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Print - 2013-06-18
Theatrical trailer, poster of film Zinda Bhaag launched

Theatrical trailer, poster of film Zinda Bhaag launched

Matteela Films is proud to announce the launch of the theatrical trailer and poster of their forthcoming film Zinda Bhaag. The film is scheduled to be released in August this year. Zinda Bhaag is the first directorial venture of the award-winning filmmaki
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Opposition terms budget IMF-friendly

Opposition terms budget IMF-friendly

The government came under severe criticism for the third consecutive day as members from opposition in Senate on Monday kept lambasting federal budget 2013-14, calling it status quo, IMF dictated and big corporate tycoon budget. Taking part in the debate,
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
US soya planting seen 86pc done, slowest in five years

US soya planting seen 86pc done, slowest in five years

US farmers likely seeded just 15 percent of their soyabean acreage during the latest week, as damp fields and spotty rain hampered efforts to finish much-delayed planting tasks, analysts said. Soyabean planting was 86 percent done as of June 16, according
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Shanghai copper climbs

Shanghai copper climbs

The most-traded October copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange climbed by 0.43 percent to close at 51,710 yuan ($8,400) a tonne on Monday, as investors covered short positions ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting that could provide greater cla
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Copper falls; aluminium hits month low

Copper falls; aluminium hits month low

Copper dipped on Monday as the dollar firmed and inventories of the metal rose, but investors were cautious ahead of a US Federal Reserve announcement this week that they hope will clarify the future of the bank's stimulus programme. The aluminium price a
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Brent oil dips

Brent oil dips

Brent crude oil futures touched a 10-week high close to $107 a barrel on Monday as tensions in the Middle East rose, but prices finished slightly lower on the day after a late sell-off in US gasoline futures. US crude oil hit a nine-month high near $99 a
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Tokyo rubber ends higher

Tokyo rubber ends higher

Tokyo rubber futures ended higher on Monday as the Nikkei rose and a weaker yen spurred buying from speculators, but concerns over demand from top consumer China kept prices in check. The most active November contract on TOCOM settled 3.6 yen a kg higher
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Palm oil moves higher on strong exports

Palm oil moves higher on strong exports

Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Monday, after data showed exports rose in the first 15 days of the month as buyers stocked up ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramazan, although gains were capped by uncertainty in the global markets.
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Cocoa sinks, sugar up

Cocoa sinks, sugar up

Cocoa futures fell on Monday, as technical selling resulted in the market's sharpest three-session drop in more than a year, while ICE sugar futures inched higher in heavy trading. Liffe robusta coffee steadied after recovering from its lowest price since
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Gold slips in Asia

Gold slips in Asia

Gold fell on Monday as Asian shares reversed early losses and investors waited for a US Federal Reserve meeting later this week for an outlook on the central bank's bond buying programme. The Fed meets on June 18-19 against a backdrop of stronger-than-exp
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Gold drops in Europe

Gold drops in Europe

Gold dropped on Monday as the dollar rose broadly and stock markets rebounded, with investors keeping a sharp eye on this week's US Federal Reserve meeting for signals on the latest plans for its bond buying programme. The Fed meets on Tuesday and Wednesd
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn leaps two percent

US MIDDAY: corn leaps two percent

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) old-crop July corn futures leaped nearly 2 percent on Monday on tight stocks of corn and strong cash markets. "July is definitely benefiting from the firm cash basis and tight near-term supplies. The western Corn Belt basis i
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold falls

US MIDDAY: gold falls

Gold fell about 0.5 percent on Monday as a Wall Street rally decreased the need for safe-haven buying, with investors awaiting this week's US Federal Reserve meeting for signals on the latest plans for its monetary stimulus. Recent better-than-expected US
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Sindh raises government employees' salaries by 15 percent

Sindh raises government employees' salaries by 15 percent

Sindh government on Monday announced to increase salaries of government employees in the budget 2013-14. "I am glad to announce here a raise in the salary of government employees," declared Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, saying the PPP governme
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Karachi Circular Railways to be revived

Karachi Circular Railways to be revived

The Sindh government with the assistance of Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) has announced to revive Karachi Circular Railways (KCR). The project of KCR revival will enter into implementation phase during FY 2013-14, chief Minister Syed Qaim
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Fresh taxes in Budget: shipments withheld in China, UAE and other states

Fresh taxes in Budget: shipments withheld in China, UAE and other states

Following the imposition of high taxes in budget 2013-14, a number of shipments have been withheld at China, UAE, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, etc, due to expected hike in the prices of imported goods. According to market sources, after the imposition
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan Petroleum Limited

Pakistan Petroleum Limited

Pakistan Petroleum Limited has been in business for more than seven decades, contributing about one-fourth of total gas supplies, besides producing crude oil, condensate and LPG. The company is a frontline player in the energy sector since 1950s. The curr
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan Petroleum Limited

Pakistan Petroleum Limited

Pakistan Petroleum Limited has been in business for more than seven decades, contributing about one-fourth of total gas supplies, besides producing crude oil, condensate and LPG. The company is a frontline player in the energy sector since 1950s. The curr
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Ulema criticise sub-optimal quality of anti-polio drive

Ulema criticise sub-optimal quality of anti-polio drive

Religious scholars and Ulema of the country have expressed their dismay over the persistence of polio virus in certain parts of the country. They were equally concerned about sub-optimal quality of the polio campaigns in these areas coupled with political
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Accused gunned down on way to court

Accused gunned down on way to court

Unknown gunmen opened fire on two brothers when they were on their way for a court hearing in Sargodha, killing one accused on the spot on Monday. According to police, two brothers and accused in a case, Ali Nawaz and Sarfaraz, were on their way to appear
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
SAARCFINANCE Group meeting

SAARCFINANCE Group meeting

The State Bank of Pakistan will host 26th SAARCFINANCE Group Meeting, 9th SAARCFINANCE Governors' Symposium and 42nd Asian Clearing Union (ACU) Board of Directors Meeting on June 18-19, 2013 in Islamabad. Governors of the Central Banks and senior governme
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Joining Sindh government: Altaf orders nation-wide referendum

Joining Sindh government: Altaf orders nation-wide referendum

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain Monday ordered party workers to hold a three-day referendum regarding whether to join the Sindh government or not. In his telephonic address, Altaf asked the party workers whether to join the government o
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Bank Alfalah launches health insurance plan for senior citizens

Bank Alfalah launches health insurance plan for senior citizens

Bank Alfalah has announced the launch of "Alfalah Care - Health Insurance Plan for Senior Citizens" as the latest value-additional element of its existing Care account offering. Bank Alfalah's Care account was launched last year, with attractive rates of
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Two killed, nine injured in separate incidents of violence in city

Two killed, nine injured in separate incidents of violence in city

At least two persons were killed while nine other sustained injures in separate incidents of violence in different areas of the metropolis here on Monday. According to police and rescue sources, unidentified armed men opened indiscriminate gunshots near B
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
PPPP presents 25 proposals

PPPP presents 25 proposals

Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarian (PPP) proposed withdrawal of federal excise duty on financial services, one percent increase in sales tax rate, 2 percent further tax on supplies to un-registered persons, withdrawal of 0.5 percent Income Support Le
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Kerry, Ihsanoglu, Morsi felicitate Nawaz

Kerry, Ihsanoglu, Morsi felicitate Nawaz

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has reiterated his government's resolve to further consolidate and strengthen relations with the United States on the basis of mutual trust and shared goals. He made the pledge while talking over telephone with US Secretary of
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
'Amnesty scheme, ban on CNG kits' import hit local carmakers'

'Amnesty scheme, ban on CNG kits' import hit local carmakers'

Import of used cars and restriction on the sale of local carmakers by placing a ban on the import of CNG kits and cylinders have hit the local carmakers, a local auto dealer of local cars said. The automobile sector such as buses, cars and jeeps and LCVs
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
By-elections: ECP to announce schedule on June 25

By-elections: ECP to announce schedule on June 25

Election Commission has said that schedule for by-elections on National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies seats will be announced on 25th of June. The Commission said that voters can register themselves with the election commission before 25th of June. B
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Petition against MQM: petitioner asked to submit evidence

Petition against MQM: petitioner asked to submit evidence

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the petitioner to submit corroborative evidence regarding Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain's legal status in the party. A 3-judge bench led by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry heard a petition
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Imran to take oath tomorrow

Imran to take oath tomorrow

After a long wait finally Imran Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) will swear in as Member of National Assembly (MNA) on Wednesday (tomorrow). Imran tweeted, "I will be taking oath in NA on 19th and speaking on the budget the same day."
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
5.1 magnitude quake jolts Chitral

5.1 magnitude quake jolts Chitral

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake shook Chitral and its adjacent areas on Monday morning, PTV reported. According to seismic center, the epicenter of the quake was on Afghanistan-Tajikistan border at the depth of 269km. People came out of their houses panicky. B
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rs 23.78 billion earmarked for law and order

Rs 23.78 billion earmarked for law and order

The KP government has earmarked Rs 23.78 billion for law and order for next fiscal year, showing an increase of 1.82 percent against the previous estimated budget in current financial period. Of the out allocation of Rs 23781.398 million for Police, Rs 20
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rs 23.78 billion earmarked for law and order

Rs 23.78 billion earmarked for law and order

The KP government has earmarked Rs 23.78 billion for law and order for next fiscal year, showing an increase of 1.82 percent against the previous estimated budget in current financial period. Of the out allocation of Rs 23781.398 million for Police, Rs 20
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rs 66.608 billion allocated for education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget

Rs 66.608 billion allocated for education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa coalition government has allocated Rs 66.608 billion cumulative funds for education sector in the fiscal budget 2013-14. According to the budget document, to streamline the education sector the incumbent gove
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rs 66.608 billion allocated for education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget

Rs 66.608 billion allocated for education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa coalition government has allocated Rs 66.608 billion cumulative funds for education sector in the fiscal budget 2013-14. According to the budget document, to streamline the education sector the incumbent gove
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Malala condemns Quetta attack

Malala condemns Quetta attack

Malala Yousafzai on Monday denounced an attack on a bus carrying female students in Quetta as "cowardly". "This was a cowardly and desperate attempt to deny girls their right to education," Malala, 15, said in a statement.
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa presents Rs 17.68 billion supplementary budget

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa presents Rs 17.68 billion supplementary budget

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government Monday also presented supplementary budget of Rs 17.68 billion for financial year 2012-13. The Senior Minister Siraj-ul-Haq, who also holds the portfolio of finance, presented the supplementary bu
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa presents Rs 17.68 billion supplementary budget

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa presents Rs 17.68 billion supplementary budget

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government Monday also presented supplementary budget of Rs 17.68 billion for financial year 2012-13. The Senior Minister Siraj-ul-Haq, who also holds the portfolio of finance, presented the supplementary bu
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet approves budget 2013-14

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet approves budget 2013-14

The first meeting of provincial cabinet held at Civil Secretariat Peshawar on Monday with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Pervez Khattak in the chair, accorded approval to the budget proposals of the annual budget of the province for the fiscal year 20
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet approves budget 2013-14

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet approves budget 2013-14

The first meeting of provincial cabinet held at Civil Secretariat Peshawar on Monday with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Pervez Khattak in the chair, accorded approval to the budget proposals of the annual budget of the province for the fiscal year 20
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government allocates Rs 22.80 billion for health

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government allocates Rs 22.80 billion for health

The Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf-led coalition government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has allocated Rs 22.807 billion for the health sector, showing an increase of 121 percent in the budget. According to budget document showed that the provincial department of healt
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
SECP rejects allegations

SECP rejects allegations

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in exercise of its statutory functions, has initiated various actions against certain insurance/takaful companies suspected of involvement in violations of regulatory laws. Unfortunately, in react
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ministers allocated portfolios

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ministers allocated portfolios

The Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has allocated portfolios to the Ministers specified against each with immediate effect. Shaukat Yousufzai (Health), Shah Farman (Public Health Engineering), Muhammad Atif (Elementary & Secondary Education), Sardar Isr
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Dumping of plastic scrap continues unabated

Dumping of plastic scrap continues unabated

Unending dumping of potentially hazardous plastic scrap in the country by the Middle Eastern countries not only poses a serious threat to the health and hygiene of the people but polluting the environment as well. Statistics show that from January 2013 to
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Kadan Pategy Outfall Drain: SIDA asked to strengthen embankments

Kadan Pategy Outfall Drain: SIDA asked to strengthen embankments

The Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Jamal Mustafa Syed has expressed concern over the weak position of embankments of Kadan Pategy Outfall Drain (KPOD) from its 0 point to RD-95 and has directed the management of Sindh Irrigation Drainage Authority (SID
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Senate body seeks report on misuse of ICT R&D funds

Senate body seeks report on misuse of ICT R&D funds

The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunication while expressing apprehensions over the misuse of National ICT Research & Development (ICT R&D) funds as well as giving scholarships to blue-eyed by the authorities, sought
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
France condemns Quetta attacks

France condemns Quetta attacks

France has condemned the heinous attacks in Quetta that targeted a hospital and bus of Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University on Saturday. A press release issued here on Monday states, "France is collaborating with this university through a need-based fel
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Lawyers protest against Ziarat attack

Lawyers protest against Ziarat attack

Lawyers of Balochistan boycotted their routine duties and staged protests against militants' attack on Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's Residency in Ziarat. According to reports, the lawyers demanded effective steps by the government to eliminate terror
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Protest meeting held against Ziarat, Quetta attacks

Protest meeting held against Ziarat, Quetta attacks

Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan Medical Association (PMA-Sindh) and Young Doctors Association (YDA) on Monday mourned the killing of their co-professionals and other officials in line of their duty. They also condemned killing of women student
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Indus River: DC, army officers examine embankments

Indus River: DC, army officers examine embankments

The Deputy Commissioner Fayaz Hussain Abbasi along with the army officers on Monday visited 100km long left bank of Indus River passing from the district Matiari to inspect ongoing work of embankments strengthening in the area specially with reference to
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
National Foods launches cookbook 'Taste of Pakistan'

National Foods launches cookbook 'Taste of Pakistan'

National Foods Limited has launched the second edition of its cookbook titled "Taste of Pakistan". The book showcases recipes of celebrity chef Saadat who is known for his culinary expertise and scrumptious recipes. The cookbook is a commendable effort by
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Breach in Narli Canal: residential area inundated, crops destroyed

Breach in Narli Canal: residential area inundated, crops destroyed

A breach in canal inundated low lying populated areas besides destroying crops on hundreds of acres of land here on Monday. According to irrigation department sources, a 50 feet breach emerged in Narli Canal of Ghokti due to which the gushing water spread
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
SBKU, BMC closed for indefinite period

SBKU, BMC closed for indefinite period

Sardar Bahadur Khan University (SBKU) has been closed for an indefinite period following Saturday's bomb attack on one of the university's buses, killing 14 female students and injuring 19 others. The university had first announced three days of mourning.
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Quaid-e-Azam Museum, Wazir Mansion Security beefed up

Quaid-e-Azam Museum, Wazir Mansion Security beefed up

Security of Quaid-e-Azam Museum and Wazir Mansion, birthplace of the founder of the nation, has been beefed up following the attack on Quaid-e-Azam Residency in Ziarat that completely damaged the historic building. More contingent of police and rangers pe
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
US 'mastermind' of all terrorist activities: JI

US 'mastermind' of all terrorist activities: JI

Secretary General Jamaat-e-Islami Liaqat Baloch has said that the master mind of terrorist activities all over Pakistan is the US, which wanted to build India the regional police man by destabilising the country and proving it a failed state. Talking to t
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
FCCI condemns Ziarat, Quetta attacks

FCCI condemns Ziarat, Quetta attacks

Mian Zahid Aslam, President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) has condemned attacks on the Quaid-e-Azam Residency in Ziarat and killing of 19 students of Sardar Bahadur Khan University and Bolan Medical College and demanded a decisive act
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
LCCI says it's a people-friendly budget

LCCI says it's a people-friendly budget

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has termed the Punjab Budget for the year 2013-14 as pro-poor and business-friendly and congratulated Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif for evolving comprehensive strategy for progress and prosperity of the province
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rs 40 billion allocated to education

Rs 40 billion allocated to education

The Punjab government has allocated an amount of Rs 40 billion in the Budget 2013-2014 for education sector as against Rs 31 billion for 2012-2013 showing an increase of 30-percent. As per budget document, Rs 15.5 billion have been allocated for school ed
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rs 40 billion allocated to education

Rs 40 billion allocated to education

The Punjab government has allocated an amount of Rs 40 billion in the Budget 2013-2014 for education sector as against Rs 31 billion for 2012-2013 showing an increase of 30-percent. As per budget document, Rs 15.5 billion have been allocated for school ed
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Quetta incidents: lawyers observe token strike

Quetta incidents: lawyers observe token strike

Lawyer community observed a token strike on Monday to condemn the incident of burning Quaid-e-Azam residence, blast in the medical college students' bus and at the Bollan Medical Complex. The lawyers kept them away from the courts after 10.30 am to lodge
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
People welcome province's budget

People welcome province's budget

People belonging to various walks of life including business and labourer communities have hailed the provincial budget 2013-14 and termed it peoples friendly. The government employees and labourers have also expressed their satisfaction on the increase i
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Services sector: Punjab targets Rs 60.350 billion collection under GST

Services sector: Punjab targets Rs 60.350 billion collection under GST

The Punjab government has set a target of collecting Rs 62.350 billion by the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) under the head of General Sales Tax (GST) on services during the financial year 2013-14 besides planning to extend its scope in 16 other services.
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Services sector: Punjab targets Rs 60.350 billion collection under GST

Services sector: Punjab targets Rs 60.350 billion collection under GST

The Punjab government has set a target of collecting Rs 62.350 billion by the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) under the head of General Sales Tax (GST) on services during the financial year 2013-14 besides planning to extend its scope in 16 other services.
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rs 23,500 million allocated to irrigation sector

Rs 23,500 million allocated to irrigation sector

Punjab government has allocated 23500 millions rupees for the development of Irrigation sector, Rs 6390 millions for Transport sector, Rs 115 millions for the Labour and Human Resources Development for the fiscal year of 2013-14.
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rs 23,500 million allocated to irrigation sector

Rs 23,500 million allocated to irrigation sector

Punjab government has allocated 23500 millions rupees for the development of Irrigation sector, Rs 6390 millions for Transport sector, Rs 115 millions for the Labour and Human Resources Development for the fiscal year of 2013-14.
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Coca-Cola launches 'Coke Tow'

Coca-Cola launches 'Coke Tow'

Coca-Cola Beverages Pakistan Limited launched "Coke Tow", a nation-wide initiative that is premised on CCBPL's commitment to inspire innovation and collaborate for success. This project will build the capacity and develop the skills of thousands of Coca-C
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
RSOs asked to improve command, control skills

RSOs asked to improve command, control skills

The Director General, Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) Dr Rizwan Naseer has asked Rescue & Safety Officers (RSOs) to enhance height rescue; deep well rescue, communication and management skills. While addressing the opening ceremony of Advance Cours
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Blacklisting Chinese company: LHC issues notice to Railways Ministry

Blacklisting Chinese company: LHC issues notice to Railways Ministry

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial here on Monday issued notice for June 19 to the Ministry of Railways and others in a petition of a Chinese company requesting the court to suspend orders of the Ministry declaring it as a blacklist company.
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
All resources to be used to make Railways a viable institution: minister

All resources to be used to make Railways a viable institution: minister

All resources will be utilised to make Pakistan Railways (PR) a viable institution and redressal of grievances of railway commuters will be our top priority, said Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique. This he stated while travelling in the e
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
'Further tax' on retail price items questioned

'Further tax' on retail price items questioned

Sales tax at the rate of 2 percent has been proposed on supplies to unregistered person in recently announced Finance Bill however its application on retail price items is questioned by legal experts. According to details Arshad Shehzad, Advocate High Cou
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
PML-Q terms Punjab budget disappointing

PML-Q terms Punjab budget disappointing

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) members of Punjab Assembly have described the Punjab budget 2013-14 as highly disappointing and said that this is a document of traditional facts and figures and empty slogans. Talking to media at the Assembly compound, Same
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Punjab sets over Rs 2.018 billion agriculture income tax target

Punjab sets over Rs 2.018 billion agriculture income tax target

The Punjab government has set target of Agricultural Income Tax (AIT) for the financial year 2013-14 at Rs 2,018.938 million as compared to budget estimates of 2012-13, which was Rs 720.522 million. ''Government is fully aware of the revenue potential of
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Punjab sets over Rs 2.018 billion agriculture income tax target

Punjab sets over Rs 2.018 billion agriculture income tax target

The Punjab government has set target of Agricultural Income Tax (AIT) for the financial year 2013-14 at Rs 2,018.938 million as compared to budget estimates of 2012-13, which was Rs 720.522 million. 'Government is fully aware of the revenue potential of A
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Punjab sets over Rs 2.018 billion agriculture income tax target

Punjab sets over Rs 2.018 billion agriculture income tax target

The Punjab government has set target of Agricultural Income Tax (AIT) for the financial year 2013-14 at Rs 2,018.938 million as compared to budget estimates of 2012-13, which was Rs 720.522 million. 'Government is fully aware of the revenue potential of A
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Sindh spends less than Rs 100 billion under ADP

Sindh spends less than Rs 100 billion under ADP

Sindh government spent less than Rs 100 billion under Annual Development Programme (ADP) during the outgoing fiscal year, (FY2012-13). The revised budget estimates of FY13 showed that ADP spending stood at Rs 97.5 billion against the budgetary estimate of
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Sindh spends less than Rs 100 billion under ADP

Sindh spends less than Rs 100 billion under ADP

Sindh government spent less than Rs 100 billion under Annual Development Programme (ADP) during the outgoing fiscal year, (FY2012-13). The revised budget estimates of FY13 showed that ADP spending stood at Rs 97.5 billion against the budgetary estimate of
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Security handover holds challenges for Afghan forces

Security handover holds challenges for Afghan forces

Afghanistan's security forces are braced for an uphill struggle as they take over lead responsibility for operations in the last remaining areas of the country, ahead of the withdrawal of international troops next year. The last stages of the handover, ex
Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (June 17, 2013) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 18, 2013).

Published 18 Jun, 2013 12:00am
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