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Print - 2013-07-27
Gold rises in Asia

Gold rises in Asia

Gold edged higher on Friday, staying on track for its third straight weekly gain, helped by a weaker dollar and hopes of a prolonged period of easy monetary policy. Spot gold had climbed 0.1 percent to $1,334.90 an ounce by 0652 GMT, nearly $160 more than
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Gold falls in Europe

Gold falls in Europe

Gold eased back on Friday but stayed on course for a third weekly gain, as wariness over the US Federal Reserve's message at next week's monetary policy meeting pushed the dollar down. The dollar slipped broadly against a basket of major currencies, keepi
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyameal extends slide

US MIDDAY: soyameal extends slide

US soyabean meal futures extended a steep slide on Friday amid waning demand for the livestock feed, while corn futures stabilised after sharp losses this week. Soyameal continued its free fall after closing down the daily, $20 trading limit for the past
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold drops one percent

US MIDDAY: gold drops one percent

Gold dropped 1 percent early on Friday on pre-weekend profit taking, but bullion was still set to post a sharp weekly gain as wariness over the US Federal Reserve's message at next week's monetary policy meeting pushed the dollar down. Bullion is on track
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Transfers and postings

Transfers and postings

Federal Secretary Information and broadcasting Dr Nazeer Saeed has issued orders for the transfers and postings of senior officers of the Ministry with immediate effect. According to the orders issued on Friday, Sheraz Latif has been transferred from Depu
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Norwegian envoy calls on Nisar

Norwegian envoy calls on Nisar

The Ambassador of Norway in Pakistan Cecilie Landsverk called on the Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, here on Friday. In the meeting the Federal Minister and the Ambassador exchanged views on bilateral issues in
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Government to create 'Educational Endowment Fund'

Government to create 'Educational Endowment Fund'

State Minister for Education, Trainings and Standards in Higher Education, Engineer Balighur Rehman on Friday said the government wants to create 'Educational Endowment Fund' to extend educational opportunities to the less privileged and talented youth of
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Qesco seeks NAB help to recover dues

Qesco seeks NAB help to recover dues

Quetta Electric Supply Company (Qesco) has sought assistance of NAB Balochistan to recover its dues of billions of rupees from defaulters. Qesco spokesman said on Friday that a list of defaulters of above Rs 0.1 million had been sent to NAB for recovery.
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
HRCP concerned over discovery of decomposed bodies from Bara

HRCP concerned over discovery of decomposed bodies from Bara

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) voiced concern over the discovery of 20 decomposed bodies from Bara area of Khyber Agency and demanded urgent efforts to establish the identity of the victims and to end the pervasive insecurity across the co
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Real estate business doing well in capital

Real estate business doing well in capital

The real estate business in federal capital has witnessed 50 percent increase during the last few months due to migration of a number of well-off families from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Karachi to Islamabad because of deteriorating law and order situati
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Another peace body member killed

Another peace body member killed

Some unknown gunmen killed a traders and member of local peace committee, Mohammad Yaqub inside his shop in the busy bazaar of Matta. According to details, a local trader and member of the peace committee was sitting in his shop when some unknown gunmen e
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
US denies talks with Pakistan on prisoner swap

US denies talks with Pakistan on prisoner swap

The US Department of State on Thursday categorically denied any high-profile prisoner swap talks with Pakistan. "The United States Government is not in discussions with the Government of Pakistan on a prisoner exchange or transfer involving Dr Aafia Siddi
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Chinese delegation meets IGP Sindh

Chinese delegation meets IGP Sindh

A three-member delegation led by the Consul General of China in Karachi, Ma Yaou, met and discussed matters of mutual interests with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sindh. The meeting held here at Central Police Office (CPO) on Friday. The DIG Head
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
JCR-VIS reaffirms entity ratings of Security Papers Limited

JCR-VIS reaffirms entity ratings of Security Papers Limited

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Security Papers Ltd (SPL) at 'AAA/A-1+' (Triple A/A-One Plus). Outlook on the medium to long-term rating is 'Stable'. SPL enjoys strategic importance, being the sole prod
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
JCR-VIS reaffirms entity ratings of Security Papers Limited

JCR-VIS reaffirms entity ratings of Security Papers Limited

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Security Papers Ltd (SPL) at 'AAA/A-1+' (Triple A/A-One Plus). Outlook on the medium to long-term rating is 'Stable'. SPL enjoys strategic importance, being the sole prod
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
PKR depreciation exposes secret government-IMF deal: PEW

PKR depreciation exposes secret government-IMF deal: PEW

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Friday said rising dollar and falling rupee has exposed the secret deal between government and IMF to depreciate the local currency. The sliding rupee has also exposed expertise of the economic managers of the incumbent
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Meeting to review ADB development portfolio held at EAD

Meeting to review ADB development portfolio held at EAD

A review meeting regarding Asian Development Bank (ADB) development portfolio for Pakistan for the year 2010-13 was held at the Economic Affairs Division which was co-chaired by Director General Central West Asia, ADB, Klause Gerhaeusser and Secretary Eco
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Meeting to review ADB development portfolio held at EAD

Meeting to review ADB development portfolio held at EAD

A review meeting regarding Asian Development Bank (ADB) development portfolio for Pakistan for the year 2010-13 was held at the Economic Affairs Division which was co-chaired by Director General Central West Asia, ADB, Klause Gerhaeusser and Secretary Eco
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
KMU launches online registration for entry test

KMU launches online registration for entry test

Khyber Medical University (KMU) has launched online registration for appearing in entry test for taking admission in all public and private medical and dental colleges across the province for the next academic session 2013-14. According to KMU spokesperso
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Five killed in bus-truck collision

Five killed in bus-truck collision

At least five persons were killed and more than 10 others injured in collision between two vehicles here on Friday. According to details, a passenger bus collided head-on with a truck coming from opposite direction near Kohat Tunnel. As a result of accide
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Two suspects arrested

Two suspects arrested

The police on a tipoff arrested two terrorists and recovered hand grenades from their possession here late on Thursday. According to SSP Ali Zia, the police on a secret report raided Al-Saba Chowk of Skardu during which two extremists with hand grenades w
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
DHA conducts mock registration exercise

DHA conducts mock registration exercise

A mock exercise to practice the registration process prior to commencement of the actual registration campaign was conducted by DHA teams in selected areas of Defence Phase-I and Creek Vista Apartments in DHA Phase-VIII. A two-week DHA registration campai
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
KESC condemns attack on its DHA complaint office

KESC condemns attack on its DHA complaint office

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has condemned an incident of violent attack on it's DHA Badar Commercial Complaint Office by over a dozen drunkard men early Friday morning who claimed to belong from an influential political party.
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Power theft: LHC seeks report by August 13

Power theft: LHC seeks report by August 13

Chief Justice Lahore High Court Umar Ata Bandial here on Friday sought report about measures taken to curb the power theft from the Ministry of Water and Power by August 13. Chief Justice expressed his concern that there was sufficient raw material availa
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
SMEDA inducted as TCCG member

SMEDA inducted as TCCG member

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has been inducted as a member of the Technical Committee of Credit Guarantee (TCCG). According to SMEDA spokesman, the TCCG was constituted by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for implementation a
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Admissions on merit only: Dr Zakir

Admissions on merit only: Dr Zakir

Admissions on merit must be ensured to promote the quality education, which is engine for progress of the county, said GC University Faisalabad and GC Women University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Zakir Hussain on Friday. Chairing the meeting of Women Uni
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
River Indus in low flood at Chashma barrage

River Indus in low flood at Chashma barrage

The Flood Warning Centre said here on Friday that the Indus river is in low flood with a discharge of 429000 cusecs at Chashma barrage while at Kalabagh and Taunsa it is in low flood state. The river Kabul at Nowshera is in low flood level.
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Anti-dengue Day: health department offices to remain open today

Anti-dengue Day: health department offices to remain open today

The offices of Punjab Health Department will remain open on Saturday in connection with the Anti-Dengue Day being observed throughout the province. Secretary Health Hassan Iqbal has directed senior officers of the department to conduct inspection of the g
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Punjab local government bill tabled in PA

Punjab local government bill tabled in PA

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah here on Friday tabled "Punjab Local Government Bill 2013" in the 3rd session of Punjab Assembly. The bill was forwarded to standing committee for further deliberation. Law Minister stated that this bill would be passed p
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Oracle launches world's fastest microprocessor

Oracle launches world's fastest microprocessor

Oracle on Friday announced availability of new Oracle Sparc T5 and M5 servers in Pakistan. Powered with the new T5 and M5 microprocessors, Oracle's Sparc T5 is the world's fastest processor today with up to 3x faster application performance than IBM Power
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
PPP's stance illogical: Sanaullah

PPP's stance illogical: Sanaullah

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said stance of Pakistan People's Party regarding the date of presidential election is illogical. Majority of the parliamentarians requested to change the date as they have to perform Umrah, Aitkaf and it is also 27th of
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
LHCBA supports PPP boycott

LHCBA supports PPP boycott

The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) office-bearers have announced their support to Raza Rabbani for boycotting the presidential elections scheduled on July 30. President Bar Abid Saqi, VP Chaudhry Ghulam Sarwar Nihung, Secretary, M Baleegh-uz-Za
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Livestock: campaign of vaccination accelerated

Livestock: campaign of vaccination accelerated

The campaign has been accelerated of vaccination to animals by Livestock and Animal Husbandry department district Jamshoro, after the intimation about diseases and deaths of animals in different areas of Kohitan.
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Holy shrines in Syria: protest demonstration held to condemn attacks

Holy shrines in Syria: protest demonstration held to condemn attacks

Different religious parties held protest demonstrations in the city on Friday to condemn the bomb attacks on the shrines of Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA) and Bibi Zainab (RA) in Syria. The protesters blamed the Syrian government and its army for striking
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Over 325 bullet-riddled bodies found in six months

Over 325 bullet-riddled bodies found in six months

Over 325 bullet-riddled bodies were recovered during last six months of current year from various parts of the city. Free movement from one place to another has now become a formidable task for Karachiities as the city seems to be divided into different e
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
'Smuggled cloths under ATT hurting local industry'

'Smuggled cloths under ATT hurting local industry'

Former vice president of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mohammad Hanif Lakhani said smuggled cloths under Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) and high cost of doing business was hurting the local industry, which was forcing the textile industry t
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Local MQM leadership praises role of Altaf

Local MQM leadership praises role of Altaf

The members of Central Co-ordination Committee of Muthahida Qaumi Movement Haider Abbas Rizvi, Amir Khan and Adil Khan said the Chief of MQM Altaf Hussain always taught his workers and masses to be patient, steadfast and respect the parents and the teache
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
KCCI concerned over rupee slide

KCCI concerned over rupee slide

President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Haroon Agar has expressed deep concern over recurring devaluation of the Pak Rupee against the Dollar terming itt detrimental for the economy Haroon Agar said that the enhancement in the r
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
President and Prime Minister condemn Parachinar blasts

President and Prime Minister condemn Parachinar blasts

President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the blasts in the market of Parachinar, Kurrum Agency, on Friday that has claimed several precious lives while injuring many others. The President expressed his sympathies with the bereaved families and pr
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
'Islamic economics can speed up development'

'Islamic economics can speed up development'

Saleh Kamil, Chairman of Al Baraka Banking Group, has called on Muslim countries to implement the Islamic economic system efficiently to boost their economic and social development. "We have to understand Islamic economics clearly and implement the system
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
'Islamic economics can speed up development'

'Islamic economics can speed up development'

Saleh Kamil, Chairman of Al Baraka Banking Group, has called on Muslim countries to implement the Islamic economic system efficiently to boost their economic and social development. "We have to understand Islamic economics clearly and implement the system
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Mobile phones import declined in fiscal year 2013

Mobile phones import declined in fiscal year 2013

Pakistan imported $613.858 million worth mobile phones during the last fiscal year 2012-13, which was 11 percent less than the cell phones imported in the fiscal year 2011-12, official figures suggest. Importers attributed the decline in cell phones impor
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Samsung to start production of LPDDR3 chip for smartphones

Samsung to start production of LPDDR3 chip for smartphones

Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd, on Friday announced the industry's first mass production of three gigabyte (GB) low power double data rate 3 (LPDDR3) mobile DRAM, the highest density mobile memory solution for next generation smartphones, which will bring a
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
KMC's drive against commercial activities on residential plots

KMC's drive against commercial activities on residential plots

KMC Administrator Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui took strict notice of laziness in the campaign, which was started by KMC against commercial activities on residential plots. He said it was a matter of concern that KMC was already facing financial crunch and if sch
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Flight and fright of agri sector

Flight and fright of agri sector

In initial days of birth, Pakistan with 30 million people of West Pakistan was not able to feed itself and had to import most of its food requirements. Today, the farmers of Pakistan are able to fulfil the domestic needs of wheat, rice, sugar and milk of
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Manning watches silently as his trial draws to a close

Manning watches silently as his trial draws to a close

The trial of Army Private Bradley Manning, the intelligence analyst who admitted to giving a trove of documents to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks, is coming to a close in a military courtroom at Fort Meade, Maryland, outside Washington. A media room s
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Obamacare's foot soldiers train to enroll the masses

Obamacare's foot soldiers train to enroll the masses

Nahla Kayali is a foot soldier for Obamacare. She is among the first wave of 2,000 community organisers in California getting trained to persuade more than 1 million uninsured people in the state to sign up for subsidised health coverage under President B
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Difficulties in implementation Agriculture income tax

Difficulties in implementation Agriculture income tax

Last week the discussion was on viability of agriculture income tax. The necessary corollary to that would be the implementation of this tax. The three major questions that need to be asked before the imposition of income tax on agriculture are:
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Grappling with rain disaster

Grappling with rain disaster

Five people were killed and scores injured in a roof collapse incident and other accidents this week while crops spread over hundreds of acres were destroyed as floodwaters inundated large swathes of land all over western Punjab. In the worst hit Sialkot,
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Attack on ISI office

Attack on ISI office

Wednesday's massive terrorist strike on ISI's local headquarters in Sukkur is a rude reminder of how determined the militants are to carry on their fight against the State. Just as the government is showing its willingness to start a dialogue with militan
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Banking system: negative outlook

Banking system: negative outlook

In a new report released on 22nd July, 2013, Moody's Investors Service has reiterated that the outlook for Pakistan's banking system remains negative, reflecting banks' large and increasing holdings of government bonds, which render their balance sheets v
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
BoP, HISEL sign MoU

BoP, HISEL sign MoU

The Bank of Punjab and HISEL Power Solution on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for providing solar energy systems on easy instalments through BOP Solar Financing Scheme. Speaking during the signing ceremony, which took place at BOP Hea
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Achieving EFA goal by 2015: report says Pakistan lags far behind

Achieving EFA goal by 2015: report says Pakistan lags far behind

Pakistan is among those six countries of the world which are unfortunately lagging far behind in achieving the goal of "Education For All" (EFA) by year 2015 under eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). According to EFA report, out of 775 million illi
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (July 26, 2013) and the forecast for Saturday (July 27, 2013).

Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
VC LCWU visits admission counters

VC LCWU visits admission counters

Vice Chancellor Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) Dr Sabiha Mansoor visited the admission counters of F.A/ F.Sc 1st Year where sale of prospectus along with admission forms started on Friday. She directed the staff on admission duty to facilitate
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (July 26, 2013).

Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Throwing acid: LHC directs investigation into matter

Throwing acid: LHC directs investigation into matter

Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Friday directed District & Sessions Judge, Rahim Yar Khan to probe into the matter of throwing acid on a woman by his husband and submit his report within a week. According to details, Nosheen Bibi, resident of Mohallah Aze
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Poisonous food: over 100 factory workers hospitalised

Poisonous food: over 100 factory workers hospitalised

The health of more than 100 factory workers destabilised after consuming poisonous food here on Friday. The incident took place in Gujranwala's Eminabad area where hundreds of workers in a factory had a meal for sehri in the industrial unit mess. Minutes
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Drive against gas and electricity theft hailed

Drive against gas and electricity theft hailed

Textile exporters have hailed the Government's campaign against gas and electricity theft and vowed to fully support all efforts aimed at nabbing the gas and power theft mafia, to control the massive pilferage of natural resources. However, the industrial
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on July 23, 2013.

Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
5,000 acres of land allocated to private solar projects

5,000 acres of land allocated to private solar projects

The Punjab government has decided to allocate 5000 acres of land for private solar power projects in Cholistan area, which will be allotted to the solar power sector investors at a nominal rate of one dollar per acre per year for 20 years lease. Out of th
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on July 23, 2013.

Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Growers advised to control weeds

Growers advised to control weeds

Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) experts have warned the paddy growers that a good per acre yield cannot be achieved without effective control of weeds as these not only weaken the crop but also affect the quality and yield leading to financial losses
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on July 23, 2013.

Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan has allowed wheat import from Russia?

Pakistan has allowed wheat import from Russia?

Agri Forum Pakistan (AFP) Chairman Dr Ibrahim Mughal has claimed that Pakistan has allowed the commodity importers to import 800,000 tons of wheat and feared that importers may approach former Russian estates to buy cheaper grain. However, he alleged, tha
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (July 26, 2013).

Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Muqam meets Shahbaz

Muqam meets Shahbaz

Senior Central Vice President Pakistan Muslim League-N Engineer Amir Muqam met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad and discussed party affairs and political situation of the country. According to a handout here Friday, speaking on t
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (July 26, 2013) and for Saturday (July 27, 2013).
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Record of Malik Ishaq's speeches sought

Record of Malik Ishaq's speeches sought

The Lahore High Court, while hearing bail application of a leader of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (formerly known as Lashkar-e-Jhangvi) Malik Ishaq, sought audio and video record about provocative speeches of applicant till July 31. Earlier the counsel of appli
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (July 26, 2013).

Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Punjab government approves four development schemes

Punjab government approves four development schemes

The Punjab Government on Thursday approved four development schemes of various sectors of the economy with an estimated cost of Rs 4363.191 million. These schemes were approved in the 3rd meeting of Provincial Development Working Party of current fiscal y
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
No-trust motion against AJK Prime Minister withdrawn

No-trust motion against AJK Prime Minister withdrawn

After categorical declaration by PML-N for not becoming part of no-confidence move, against AJK Prime Minister Chaudhry Abdul Majeed, the no-trust motion was formally withdrawn here on Friday. The Pakistan Muslim League (N) top central leadership had advi
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Friday (July 26, 2013).

Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
CNG stations: shutdown schedule

CNG stations: shutdown schedule

All the CNG stations will close their operation completely for three days and no gas sales would be allowed to the vehicles in whole Sindh region during this shut down period. The industrial sector would observe only one day shut down as usual. SSGC has a
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (July 26, 2013).

Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Third Friday of Ramazan observed with religious fervour

Third Friday of Ramazan observed with religious fervour

The faithful observed third Friday of the holy month of Ramzan with religious fervour amid stringent measures adopted by the law-enforcing agencies. Policemen in uniform were deployed at entry and exit points of the provincial metropolis. Juma congregatio
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (July 26, 2013).

Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Newly-elected PML-N MPA takes oath

Newly-elected PML-N MPA takes oath

Newly-elected PML-N MPA Bushra Anjum Butt on Friday was sworn in during the Punjab Assembly session with Acting Speaker Sardar Sher Ali Gorchani in the chair. The Acting Speaker Sardar Sher Ali Gorchani administered oath to the newly elected MPA against t
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (July 26, 2013).

Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Seven of a family die in roof collapse

Seven of a family die in roof collapse

At least seven members of the same family, including three children and two women, were killed when roof of their house caved in due to heavy rain here in the wee hours of Friday. According to police, the incident took place in Kotlan Esan area in Lashari
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
World Hepatitis Day on July 28

World Hepatitis Day on July 28

World Hepatitis Day will be observed tomorrow (Sunday) under the auspicious of World Health Organisation (WHO). It should be mentioned that Pakistan is currently facing an epidemic of Viral Hepatitis in the country. National prevalence of Hepatitis B is 2
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
PPCBL announces six monthly profits

PPCBL announces six monthly profits

The Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Ltd has announced profit from January 2013 to June 23, 2013 for PLS account holders Six percent profit will be given on Saving Account while seven percent on super saver plus account. Under annual income scheme, pro
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

The rupee moved both ways against the dollar on the currency market on Friday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee continued its fall against the dollar losing 30 paisa for buying at Rs 101.40 and it also lost 38 paisa for selling at Rs 101.
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
PPCBL announces six monthly profits

PPCBL announces six monthly profits

The Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Ltd has announced profit from January 2013 to June 23, 2013 for PLS account holders Six percent profit will be given on Saving Account while seven percent on super saver plus account. Under annual income scheme, pro
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

The rupee moved both ways against the dollar on the currency market on Friday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee continued its fall against the dollar losing 30 paisa for buying at Rs 101.40 and it also lost 38 paisa for selling at Rs 101.
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Qaim expects better wheat production

Qaim expects better wheat production

There is better production of wheat this year as well, stated by Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah. He was presiding over a meeting of the officials of Food and Finance Departments at the CM House here on Friday. Matters pertaining to procurement o
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Prime Minister for building low-cost housing units in suburbs

Prime Minister for building low-cost housing units in suburbs

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said that vast swathes of land in the environs of major cities could be used by constructing low-cost buildings to overcome the acute shortage of housing units. The PM expressed these views in a meeting with a delegat
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
Chief minister announces assistance for students

Chief minister announces assistance for students

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced financial assistance for meeting the educational expenditure of a student Haroon of Kasur who has achieved prominent position in matriculation examination. Haroon is son of a plumber. The Chief Minister s
Published 27 Jul, 2013 12:00am
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