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Print - 2013-10-14
Balochistan cabinet: 11 new ministers may be sworn in today

Balochistan cabinet: 11 new ministers may be sworn in today

Eleven new ministers of the Balochistan cabinet are set to be administered oath at a ceremony in Quetta Monday (today). According to official sources, the government has decided, in principle, to expand the provincial cabinet, which will be sworn in Monda
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Butchers, blacksmith set up booking stalls

Butchers, blacksmith set up booking stalls

After seeing the lucrative charges of slaughtering the sacrificial animals, a number of seasonal butchers have started to set up their booking stalls in various parts of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Many labourers, who did not find job due
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan

President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan

International Standards are used in various sectors of our daily life. They play a vital role in promoting quality, reliability and consistency of industries and provide major benefits not only to the global economy but also to the lives of people around
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Message from Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Message from Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan

I am pleased that Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has joined the International community to commemorate the International Standards Day on 14th October, 2013. This year's theme "International Standards Ensure Positive Change", ind
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Federal Minister for Science and Technology

Federal Minister for Science and Technology

Pakistan is celebrating World Standards Day on October 14 with the theme "International Standards Ensure Positive Change", which is exemplifies the commitment on behalf of Government of Pakistan towards Standardization.
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Federal Secretary for Science and Technology

Federal Secretary for Science and Technology

World Standards Day is an annual celebration recognizing the collaborative efforts that go into the development of standards both at national level and international level. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of standardizati
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Director General, PSQCA

Director General, PSQCA

Each year on 14 October, the member countries of the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC), International Standards Organization (ISO) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) celebrate World Standards Day. The professionals and experts
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
"INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ENSURE POSITIVE CHANGE"

"INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ENSURE POSITIVE CHANGE"

International Organization of Standardization and Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority being member of ISO and national regulator and standardization body of Pakistan celebrates World Standard Day each year on 14th October. This day honours the
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
BETA PIPES - Shafisons Engineering (Private) Limited

BETA PIPES - Shafisons Engineering (Private) Limited

Shafisons Engineering (Private) Limited (SSEPL) created ripples in the field of Engineering Plastics in year 1994 by launching of brand, "BETA PIPES". Our business activities are focused on the development, manufacturing and distribution of plastic pipe s
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Conformity assessment for voluntary certification

Conformity assessment for voluntary certification

The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, is the national standard body. In performing its duties and functions, PSQCA is governed by the PSQCA Act-VI of 1996 .
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Quality Control Centre, Karachi at a glance

Quality Control Centre, Karachi at a glance

Quality control centre (QCC) Karachi is a component of PSQCA, The primary objective of the QCC is to provide testing facilities for products standards to meet, national, regional and international standard as per WTO requirements of different 78 mandatory
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (October 07 to 11 2013).

Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (October 13, 2013) and the forecast for Monday (October 14, 2013).

Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Over two million to perform Hajj today

Over two million to perform Hajj today

Over two million Muslims thronged Mina Valley from the holy city of Makkah to start the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Sunday, with numbers down on fears of the MERS virus and Saudi cuts. Authorities announced at noon that all the pilgrims had reached Mina fro
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Over two million to perform Hajj today

Over two million to perform Hajj today

Over two million Muslims thronged Mina Valley from the holy city of Makkah to start the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Sunday, with numbers down on fears of the MERS virus and Saudi cuts. Authorities announced at noon that all the pilgrims had reached Mina fro
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: stabilises

THE RUPEE: stabilises

The rupee halted its slide against the dollar in the local currency market, during the week, ended on 12, October 2013. In the interbank market, the rupee managed to gain five paisa in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 106.20 and Rs 106.
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: stabilises

THE RUPEE: stabilises

The rupee halted its slide against the dollar in the local currency market, during the week, ended on 12, October 2013. In the interbank market, the rupee managed to gain five paisa in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 106.20 and Rs 106.
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US just days away from 'very dangerous moment': World Bank

US just days away from 'very dangerous moment': World Bank

The president of the World Bank on Saturday warned the United States was just "days away" from causing a global economic disaster unless politicians come up with a plan to raise the nation's debt limit and avoid default. "We're now five days away from a v
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US just days away from 'very dangerous moment': World Bank

US just days away from 'very dangerous moment': World Bank

The president of the World Bank on Saturday warned the United States was just "days away" from causing a global economic disaster unless politicians come up with a plan to raise the nation's debt limit and avoid default. "We're now five days away from a v
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US just days away from ''very dangerous moment'': World Bank

US just days away from ''very dangerous moment'': World Bank

The president of the World Bank on Saturday warned the United States was just "days away" from causing a global economic disaster unless politicians come up with a plan to raise the nation''s debt limit and avoid default. "We''re now five days away from a
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Cyclone leaves trail of destruction: mass evacuation saves Indian lives

Cyclone leaves trail of destruction: mass evacuation saves Indian lives

A mass evacuation saved thousands of lives when India's strongest cyclone in 14 years struck, but aid workers warned on Sunday that around a million would still need help after their homes and livelihoods were destroyed. Cyclone Phailin was expected to di
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Cyclone leaves trail of destruction: mass evacuation saves Indian lives

Cyclone leaves trail of destruction: mass evacuation saves Indian lives

A mass evacuation saved thousands of lives when India's strongest cyclone in 14 years struck, but aid workers warned on Sunday that around a million would still need help after their homes and livelihoods were destroyed. Cyclone Phailin was expected to di
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Wapda Sukuk-III: concerns expressed over launch

Wapda Sukuk-III: concerns expressed over launch

Some major players of Sukuk in financial sector have shown their concerns and reservations on the launch of Wapda Sukuk-III in haste and without a foolproof system to insulate it against fraud. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that while
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Wapda Sukuk-III: concerns expressed over launch

Wapda Sukuk-III: concerns expressed over launch

Some major players of Sukuk in financial sector have shown their concerns and reservations on the launch of Wapda Sukuk-III in haste and without a foolproof system to insulate it against fraud. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that while
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Wapda Sukuk-III: concerns expressed over launch

Wapda Sukuk-III: concerns expressed over launch

Some major players of Sukuk in financial sector have shown their concerns and reservations on the launch of Wapda Sukuk-III in haste and without a foolproof system to insulate it against fraud. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that while
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Wapda Sukuk-III: concerns expressed over launch

Wapda Sukuk-III: concerns expressed over launch

Some major players of Sukuk in financial sector have shown their concerns and reservations on the launch of Wapda Sukuk-III in haste and without a foolproof system to insulate it against fraud. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that while
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Chinese group in $1.2 billion British airport development deal

Chinese group in $1.2 billion British airport development deal

Chinese construction giant Beijing Construction Engineering Group (BCEG) has signed a deal with British firms to develop a business district around Manchester airport, the companies involved in the project announced Sunday. The development of Britain's th
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Chinese group in $1.2 billion British airport development deal

Chinese group in $1.2 billion British airport development deal

Chinese construction giant Beijing Construction Engineering Group (BCEG) has signed a deal with British firms to develop a business district around Manchester airport, the companies involved in the project announced Sunday. The development of Britain's th
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Chinese group in $1.2 billion British airport development deal

Chinese group in $1.2 billion British airport development deal

Chinese construction giant Beijing Construction Engineering Group (BCEG) has signed a deal with British firms to develop a business district around Manchester airport, the companies involved in the project announced Sunday. The development of Britain''s t
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US, Afghans agree most of pact: elders to make final decision

US, Afghans agree most of pact: elders to make final decision

US Secretary of State John Kerry and Afghan President Hamid Karzai have reached preliminary agreement on a bilateral security pact that now depends on the approval of Afghanistan's tribal leaders. The pact, announced jointly by Kerry and Karzai late on Sa
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US, Afghans agree most of pact: elders to make final decision

US, Afghans agree most of pact: elders to make final decision

US Secretary of State John Kerry and Afghan President Hamid Karzai have reached preliminary agreement on a bilateral security pact that now depends on the approval of Afghanistan's tribal leaders. The pact, announced jointly by Kerry and Karzai late on Sa
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Mullah Omar warns against accord

Mullah Omar warns against accord

Taliban leader Mullah Omar warned Sunday an agreement between Washington and Kabul on maintaining a US military presence in Afghanistan after 2014 would have "serious consequences". The United States and Afghanistan are negotiating the Bilateral Security
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Mullah Omar warns against accord

Mullah Omar warns against accord

Taliban leader Mullah Omar warned Sunday an agreement between Washington and Kabul on maintaining a US military presence in Afghanistan after 2014 would have "serious consequences". The United States and Afghanistan are negotiating the Bilateral Security
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Edible oil and ghee: manufacturers accused of mixing 'chicken oil'

Edible oil and ghee: manufacturers accused of mixing 'chicken oil'

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has reportedly accused edible oil/ghee manufacturers of mixing health hazard raw "chicken oil" in edible oil and ghee extracted from chicken remains, well informed sources told Business Recorder. This i
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Edible oil and ghee: manufacturers accused of mixing 'chicken oil'

Edible oil and ghee: manufacturers accused of mixing 'chicken oil'

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has reportedly accused edible oil/ghee manufacturers of mixing health hazard raw "chicken oil" in edible oil and ghee extracted from chicken remains, well informed sources told Business Recorder. This i
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Edible oil and ghee: manufacturers accused of mixing ''chicken oil''

Edible oil and ghee: manufacturers accused of mixing ''chicken oil''

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has reportedly accused edible oil/ghee manufacturers of mixing health hazard raw "chicken oil" in edible oil and ghee extracted from chicken remains, well informed sources told Business Recorder. This i
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Malala says she's no Western puppet

Malala says she's no Western puppet

Malala Yousafzai hit back at claims that she has become a figure of the West, insisting she was proud to be a Pakistani. The 16-year-old reiterated her desire to enter Pakistani politics. She was flown for specialist care in Britain, where she has continu
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Malala says she's no Western puppet

Malala says she's no Western puppet

Malala Yousafzai hit back at claims that she has become a figure of the West, insisting she was proud to be a Pakistani. The 16-year-old reiterated her desire to enter Pakistani politics. She was flown for specialist care in Britain, where she has continu
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
KSE witnesses volatile week

KSE witnesses volatile week

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has witnessed volatile week, ended on October 11, as the KSE-100 Index lost 310.57 points, closed at the lower level of 21,775.39 against 22,085.96, with falling volumes. Average daily volumes witnessed the same situation, dro
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
KSE witnesses volatile week

KSE witnesses volatile week

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has witnessed volatile week, ended on October 11, as the KSE-100 Index lost 310.57 points, closed at the lower level of 21,775.39 against 22,085.96, with falling volumes. Average daily volumes witnessed the same situation, dro
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
KSE witnesses volatile week

KSE witnesses volatile week

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has witnessed volatile week, ended on October 11, as the KSE-100 Index lost 310.57 points, closed at the lower level of 21,775.39 against 22,085.96, with falling volumes. Average daily volumes witnessed the same situation, dro
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads up by 78 basis points

Futures spreads up by 78 basis points

The futures spreads increased by 78 basis points during the last week, ended on October 11, to 5.51 percent while the trading activities on the futures counter witnessed negative trend as average daily volumes remained low by 37.3 percent to 11.13 million
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads up by 78 basis points

Futures spreads up by 78 basis points

The futures spreads increased by 78 basis points during the last week, ended on October 11, to 5.51 percent while the trading activities on the futures counter witnessed negative trend as average daily volumes remained low by 37.3 percent to 11.13 million
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads up by 78 basis points

Futures spreads up by 78 basis points

The futures spreads increased by 78 basis points during the last week, ended on October 11, to 5.51 percent while the trading activities on the futures counter witnessed negative trend as average daily volumes remained low by 37.3 percent to 11.13 million
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads up by 78 basis points

Futures spreads up by 78 basis points

The futures spreads increased by 78 basis points during the last week, ended on October 11, to 5.51 percent while the trading activities on the futures counter witnessed negative trend as average daily volumes remained low by 37.3 percent to 11.13 million
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Senate fails to reach deal on US shutdown

Senate fails to reach deal on US shutdown

With a possible default on government obligations days away, talks between the Democratic and Republican leaders of the Senate on Sunday failed to break an impasse over the spending level for a stopgap measure to reopen the government two weeks after much
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Senate fails to reach deal on US shutdown

Senate fails to reach deal on US shutdown

With a possible default on government obligations days away, talks between the Democratic and Republican leaders of the Senate on Sunday failed to break an impasse over the spending level for a stopgap measure to reopen the government two weeks after much
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Qaim orders foolproof security for Eid

Qaim orders foolproof security for Eid

Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, has directed Inspector General of Sindh Police and all DIGs in Sindh to ensure foolproof security in the province during Eidul Azha. A statement here on Sunday said that the CM asked the police officers to enhance
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Israel finds tunnel dug under its Gaza border, blames Hamas

Israel finds tunnel dug under its Gaza border, blames Hamas

Israel displayed on Sunday what it called a Palestinian "terror tunnel" running into its territory from the Gaza Strip and said it was subsequently freezing the transfer of building material to the enclave. "The discovery of the tunnel revented attempts t
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US citizen found dead in Egyptian prison

US citizen found dead in Egyptian prison

A US citizen was found dead in an Egyptian prison on Sunday in an apparent suicide six weeks after he was arrested for breaking a curfew, security sources said. James Henry had been held at Ismailia, northeast of Cairo, since his arrest on August 28 near
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Rioting erupts in Moscow after killing blamed on migrant

Rioting erupts in Moscow after killing blamed on migrant

Demonstrators, some chanting racist slogans, vandalised a shopping centre and scuffled with police in a Moscow neighbourhood on Sunday after the killing of a young man that residents blamed on a migrant from the Caucasus. Protests over the death in the so
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
FPCCI rejects power tariff hike

FPCCI rejects power tariff hike

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has rejected the recent hike in the power tariff terming it worst form of misuse of authority which is the result of an unholy alliance between the government and the IMF against innocen
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
'Campaign against dengue to continue'

'Campaign against dengue to continue'

Punjab Minister for Excise, Taxation and Finance Mian Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman has said that campaign against dengue is a consistent effort, which would continue until elimination of the virus. He said that Punjab government had allocated 19 percent additi
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Experts warn meat lovers on Eid

Experts warn meat lovers on Eid

Health experts have warned people of being inflicted with gastroenteritis and other bacterial diseases if they had beef and mutton excessively during Eid-ul-Azha celebrations. According to the report, overeating could lead to several health complications.
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Quake-hit people of Awaran: PTI Punjab sends relief goods

Quake-hit people of Awaran: PTI Punjab sends relief goods

General Secretary PTI Punjab Dr Yasmin Rashid and Secretary Information PTI Punjab Andleeb Abbas took a convoy of 3 trucks from Punjab to Karachi for transportation to the Awaran affected. Dr Yasmin Rashid said that on the occasion of Eid Pakistan Tehrik-
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Bad governance major obstacle to development: AGP

Bad governance major obstacle to development: AGP

Auditor General of Pakistan Buland Akhtar Rana while talking to the members of executive committee of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) chaired by Khawaja Muhammad Usman said, "We have helped in recovery of Rs 30 to Rs 35 billion which was mi
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Balochistan police given modern weapons by federal government

Balochistan police given modern weapons by federal government

The federal government on Sunday equipped the Balochistan police with 3,000 machine guns as well as MP5s to enable it to effectively deal with the terrorists in the province. The security force was given 360,000 bullets for the machine guns and an additio
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
PML-Q leader criticises Shahbaz over 'Jangla Bus project'

PML-Q leader criticises Shahbaz over 'Jangla Bus project'

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) Punjab Vice-President and MPA from Bahawalpur Dr Muhammad Afzal has said that by praising Rs 70 billion "Jangla Bus" before the people of South Punjab, who are facing numerous problems, Shahbaz Sharif has sprinkled salt on t
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Government not sincere to resolve drone strike issue: JI

Government not sincere to resolve drone strike issue: JI

Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said the government does not want to stop the drone attacks as it had not made any serious efforts in that direction. He was addressing a big gathering at the Islamic Centre, Gujrat on Sunday. He s
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Sacrificial animals: children showing excitement, love

Sacrificial animals: children showing excitement, love

Eidul Azha just round the corner, groups of children can be seen everywhere in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi showing their love for their sacrificial animals. Children are very excited these days and they are having a great fun in walking wi
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Safe and secure journey: NH&MP launches three-day special patrolling

Safe and secure journey: NH&MP launches three-day special patrolling

On the directions of IG, NH&MP Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema, Motorway Police, Central Zone has launched three-day special patrolling and briefings campaign on national highways for the safe and secure journey of the road users on the eve of Eidul Azha. NH&MP Off
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
PCGA to issue cotton arrival report on November 3

PCGA to issue cotton arrival report on November 3

Pakistan may produce 13.5 million bales of cotton in current season. Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has decided to issue the cotton arrival report on November 3, instead of October 18 due to Eid holidays. Addressing a joint press conference he
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Slain police officials: Shahid Hayat visits bereaved families

Slain police officials: Shahid Hayat visits bereaved families

The Additional Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Karachi, Shahid Hayat, on Sunday visited the residences of Shaheed Irfan Haider, SHO of Sir Syed Town Police Station, and Sub-Inspector Shahbaz oof New Karachi Police Station A police spokesman said that t
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Temperature falls after scattered rains

Temperature falls after scattered rains

Day and night temperature has moderately fallen in most parts of the country after mid-October scattered rains turning the weather pleasant and reducing the electricity demand for air-conditioners and coolers. According to the Meteorological department, a
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
PAL publishes three editions of children literature

PAL publishes three editions of children literature

Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) has published three special editions of children literature namely 'Bachon Ka Adab' including poems and prose translated from foreign and regional languages into Urdu. An official of PAL told APP here on Sunday, it was fo
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Foreign Policy Conference in Beijing: Mushahid invited to attend

Foreign Policy Conference in Beijing: Mushahid invited to attend

Chairman Pakistan-China Institute Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed has been invited to deliver a keynote address at a Foreign Policy Conference in Beijing next month. The Senator would chair the concluding session of the conference, it was said.
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Imran for ensuring transparency in governance

Imran for ensuring transparency in governance

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Sunday stressed the need of ensuring transparency in governance to facilitate commoners in getting easy access to justice. Talking to members of the Provincial Cabinet and Administrative Secretaries here
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
292 schools illegally occupied in Punjab

292 schools illegally occupied in Punjab

At least 292 primary, middle and high government schools are under illegal occupation in various areas of 36 districts of Punjab province due to which thousands of children are unable to continue their education.
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
5.7 magnitude tremor rattles KP, Fata

5.7 magnitude tremor rattles KP, Fata

Strong tremors were felt in several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Mingora and its suburbs and Fata early Sunday morning. According to Meteorological Department, intensity of the jolts was measured 5.7 at Richter scale and its epicentre was believe
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Hidden bank losses: Europe prepares to come clean

Hidden bank losses: Europe prepares to come clean

Eurozone countries will consider on Monday how to pay for the repair of their broken banks after health checks next year that are expected to uncover problems that have festered since the financial crisis. Nobody knows the true scale of potential losses a
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Balochistan cabinet: 11 new ministers may be sworn in today

Balochistan cabinet: 11 new ministers may be sworn in today

Eleven new ministers of the Balochistan cabinet are set to be administered oath at a ceremony in Quetta Monday (today). According to official sources, the government has decided, in principle, to expand the provincial cabinet, which will be sworn in Monda
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
91 killed in Indian temple stampede

91 killed in Indian temple stampede

A stampede on a bridge outside a Hindu temple killed more than 90 people in India on Sunday, with many of the victims leaping to their deaths in the water below. Police warned that the number could rise further as medics struggled to make their way throug
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
91 killed in Indian temple stampede

91 killed in Indian temple stampede

A stampede on a bridge outside a Hindu temple killed more than 90 people in India on Sunday, with many of the victims leaping to their deaths in the water below. Police warned that the number could rise further as medics struggled to make their way throug
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US and India eye joint efforts against extremist funding

US and India eye joint efforts against extremist funding

The United States and India agreed Sunday to step up cooperation to prevent the financing of violent extremist movements linked to Pakistan, officials said. In annual talks between top economic officials, India and the United States spoke of "expanding co
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US and India eye joint efforts against extremist funding

US and India eye joint efforts against extremist funding

The United States and India agreed Sunday to step up cooperation to prevent the financing of violent extremist movements linked to Pakistan, officials said. In annual talks between top economic officials, India and the United States spoke of "expanding co
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Woman killed, six injured in grenade attack

Woman killed, six injured in grenade attack

A woman was killed and six others including two children were injured in a hand grenade attack on a clinic in Landhi area, here on Sunday night, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, the grenade was hurled at a clinic in Muzaffarabad Colony in Land
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Woman killed, six injured in grenade attack

Woman killed, six injured in grenade attack

A woman was killed and six others including two children were injured in a hand grenade attack on a clinic in Landhi area, here on Sunday night, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, the grenade was hurled at a clinic in Muzaffarabad Colony in Land
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Energy, infrastructure projects: Chinese Group wants to make investment

Energy, infrastructure projects: Chinese Group wants to make investment

The Chinese Gezhouba Group Corporation has expressed its desire for investment in Pakistan's infrastructure and energy sector's projects. Gezhouba Group has expertise in hydro power projects, infrastructure development and coal mining. A high level delega
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Energy, infrastructure projects: Chinese Group wants to make investment

Energy, infrastructure projects: Chinese Group wants to make investment

The Chinese Gezhouba Group Corporation has expressed its desire for investment in Pakistan's infrastructure and energy sector's projects. Gezhouba Group has expertise in hydro power projects, infrastructure development and coal mining. A high level delega
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Energy, infrastructure projects: Chinese Group wants to make investment

Energy, infrastructure projects: Chinese Group wants to make investment

The Chinese Gezhouba Group Corporation has expressed its desire for investment in Pakistan''s infrastructure and energy sector''s projects. Gezhouba Group has expertise in hydro power projects, infrastructure development and coal mining. A high level dele
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Wind power: that''s another scam brewing up

Wind power: that''s another scam brewing up

Although it is not known whether or not the government is seeking to steer clear of different brewing scams in various economic areas, it is quite clear that it has in fact encouraged a fraudulent scheme in wind power energy sector to swindle the national
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Expo Milano: Pakistan likely to miss opportunity

Expo Milano: Pakistan likely to miss opportunity

Pakistan is likely to miss out the opportunity to participate in the upcoming world mega Expo to be held in Milano, Italy in 2015, well informed sources in Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) told Business Recorder. Expo Milano is held o
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Expo Milano: Pakistan likely to miss opportunity

Expo Milano: Pakistan likely to miss opportunity

Pakistan is likely to miss out the opportunity to participate in the upcoming world mega Expo to be held in Milano, Italy in 2015, well informed sources in Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) told Business Recorder. Expo Milano is held o
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Wind power: that's another scam brewing up

Wind power: that's another scam brewing up

Although it is not known whether or not the government is seeking to steer clear of different brewing scams in various economic areas, it is quite clear that it has in fact encouraged a fraudulent scheme in wind power energy sector to swindle the national
Published 14 Oct, 2013 12:00am
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