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Print - 2013-10-15
UN agency urges China to drop HIV spa ban

UN agency urges China to drop HIV spa ban

China plans to ban HIV-positive people from spas, hot springs and public bathhouses, provoking condemnation Monday from the United Nations' AIDS agency and outrage from campaign groups. The proposed Ministry of Commerce rule is the latest instance of endu
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Radiation experts confirm polonium on Arafat clothing

Radiation experts confirm polonium on Arafat clothing

Swiss radiation experts have confirmed they found traces of polonium on clothing used by Yasser Arafat which "support the possibility" the veteran Palestinian leader was poisoned. In a report published by The Lancet at the weekend, the team provide scient
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Three UN peacekeepers killed in Darfur ambush

Three UN peacekeepers killed in Darfur ambush

Attackers swooped on a UN water convoy in Sudan's troubled Darfur region Sunday, killing three Senegalese peacekeepers, the United Nations said. It was the second deadly attack on the UN mission in Darfur, UNAMID, in three days and UN leader Ban Ki-moon c
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US cotton farmers seek bank aid as government shutdown drags

US cotton farmers seek bank aid as government shutdown drags

Suspension of some $3 billion worth of federal loans due to the US government shutdown has forced cotton farmers to turn to commercial banks for aid, boosting their costs and further complicating the upcoming harvest in the world's largest cotton exporter
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Shanghai copper up

Shanghai copper up

The most traded January copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange also cut early losses to trade up 1.1 percent at 52,260 yuan ($8,500) on Monday as market boosted by robust Chinese imports of the metal in September that triggered some chart-based
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Copper moves higher

Copper moves higher

Copper rose on Monday as strong imports from top consumer China boosted optimism about the outlook for demand, but further gains were capped by concerns about the fiscal impasse in the United States. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange closed at
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Widespread rain to hit Brazil coffee and sugar

Widespread rain to hit Brazil coffee and sugar

Widespread rain will intensify through the week over Brazil's main coffee and sugar cane areas, which will help improve output from both crops next year but will slow the final leg of the 2013 cane crush, meteorologists Somar said on Monday. On Thursday a
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Palm oil lower

Palm oil lower

Malaysian palm oil futures edged down in tight trade on Monday on renewed worries that a seasonal rise in output in the world's second-largest producer could overwhelm demand in the next three months. Production of the tropical oil in Malaysia rose a smal
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
ICE cocoa retreats, sugar touches seven-month peak

ICE cocoa retreats, sugar touches seven-month peak

ICE cocoa fell on Monday, retreating from a two-year high as investors took profits, while ICE sugar climbed to a seven-month peak, buoyed as rainfall slowed the final leg of the cane crush in top grower Brazil and on an improved technical outlook. Arabic
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Gold near three-month low in Asia

Gold near three-month low in Asia

Gold hovered near three-month lows on Monday as investors chose cash over safe-have assets as the US fiscal impasse remained unresolved, while large sell orders rattled market sentiment. Spot gold ticked up 0.02 percent to $1,272.85 an ounce by 0635 GMT a
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Gold rebounds in Europe

Gold rebounds in Europe

Gold rose around one percent on Monday as the US fiscal impasse remained unresolved, but was still not far from three-month lows on speculation an eleventh hour solution to the debt crisis will be found. Senate negotiations to resolve the US fiscal crisis
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Rains, sun to improve Ivory Coast cocoa crop harvest

Rains, sun to improve Ivory Coast cocoa crop harvest

Heavy rainfall mixed with spells of sunshine in most of Ivory Coast's main cocoa growing regions last week, augured well for the development of the country's main crop harvest at the start of the 2013/2014 season, farmers said on Monday. The cocoa season
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans and corn rise

US MIDDAY: soyabeans and corn rise

US soyabean futures rebounded from a 20-month low on Monday and corn rose slightly from a 37-month low as rain was expected to stall the Midwest harvest this week followed by frigid weather which could damage crops in some areas. Prices for both commoditi
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US oil ends with moderate gains on hopes of budget deal

US oil ends with moderate gains on hopes of budget deal

US oil prices ended slight higher on Monday as traders bought contracts to cover short positions ahead of a possible deal between US political parties that would end a two-week fight over how to fund the government. US Senate leaders said they were nearin
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Al-Khidmat presents audit report for 2012-13

Al-Khidmat presents audit report for 2012-13

Al-Khidmat Welfare Society General Secretary Engineer Abdul Aziz on Monday presented the society's annual audit report for the year 2012-13. President Al-Khidmat Welfare Society and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Karachi Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, Naib Ameer JI K
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
SBP conducts auction for sale of MTBs

SBP conducts auction for sale of MTBs

The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday conducted auction for the sale of 3-month, 6-month and 12-month Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) and accepted bids worth Rs 125.6 billion with realised value of Rs 123 billion. A very think participation was witnessed i
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
SBP conducts auction for sale of MTBs

SBP conducts auction for sale of MTBs

The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday conducted auction for the sale of 3-month, 6-month and 12-month Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) and accepted bids worth Rs 125.6 billion with realised value of Rs 123 billion. A very think participation was witnessed i
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Lasbela Chamber's chief rejects raise in power tariff

Lasbela Chamber's chief rejects raise in power tariff

President Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ismail Suttar, has rejected the recently increase in power tariff and demanded Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to take notice of the increase and withdraw it without delay. In a statement, he termed the incr
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan-Indonesia to sign MoU to further trade ties: envoy

Pakistan-Indonesia to sign MoU to further trade ties: envoy

Consul General of Republic of Indonesia, Rossalis Rusman Adenan has informed that the Jakarta Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 21, 2013 at
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Motorway police launches traffic safety campaign

Motorway police launches traffic safety campaign

In order to ensure safe and secure travel of commuters on the highways and motorways, the Inspector General (IG) National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema, and DIG Motorway Wisal Fakhar Sultan have directed increasing the number
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
PAF dispatches more relief goods to quake-hit areas

PAF dispatches more relief goods to quake-hit areas

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) C-130 transport aircraft undertook four more aerial drop sorties of relief goods in earthquake affected area of Awaran, Balochistan. A PAF statement here on Monday said the C-130 aircraft was carrying approximately 48,000 kilogram
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
NBP wins CFA 'Transaction of the Year Award'

NBP wins CFA 'Transaction of the Year Award'

CFA Association of Pakistan has declared National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) the winner for the "Transaction of the Year-2012" for Sell-Side Advisory for the sale of shares of Agritech Limited by Azgard Nine Limited (ANL). The CFA Association of Pakistan's pa
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Poultry prices decrease due to Eid

Poultry prices decrease due to Eid

The poultry prices in the city have shown decline in a couple of days and because of Eid-ul-Azha they may fall further in upcoming days. The price of chicken meat in the city is between Rs 200 to Rs 230 per kg while a couple of weeks back, it was being so
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Rs 750 prize bond draw on October 18

Rs 750 prize bond draw on October 18

Fifty-sixth draw of Rs 750 denomination National Prize Bonds will be held at the Auditorium, Learning Resource Centre, SBP BSC Head Office Karachi on October 18, 2013 at 9.00 am.
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
SHO gunned down in Khuzdar

SHO gunned down in Khuzdar

A senior police officer was gunned down in Double Road area here on Monday. According to police sources, Station House Officer (SHO) Nisar Ahmed Mengal was on his way to a local police station when some unidentified armed men on motorbikes intercepted his
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Wheat growers advised to sow crop from November 1 to 20

Wheat growers advised to sow crop from November 1 to 20

The met office has advised wheat growers to start sowing crop from November 1 to November 20 to receive an optimum yield. "The best suitable time for wheat cultivation is November 1 to November 20," the office said in its 10-day advisory till November 20,
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
PN ship to pay goodwill call to Russian port

PN ship to pay goodwill call to Russian port

A Pakistani Naval Ship PN ASLAT is paying a goodwill port call to the Russian Port of Novorossiysk from 17-20 October, 2013. The welcoming ceremony at Novorossiysk Naval Base will be held on arrival of the ship on 17th October. The ceremony will be attend
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Subsidies and economy

Subsidies and economy

There appears to be a complete lack of understanding of the economic decisions required to take the country out of the existing economic impasse at best or deliberate political point-scoring with no regard to strengthen the weakening macroeconomic indicat
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Nazi atrocities uncovered 70 years after Sobibor revolt

Nazi atrocities uncovered 70 years after Sobibor revolt

Seventy years after it was demolished by retreating Nazis, trees roots have grown over the mass graves and gas chambers of the former death camp Sobibor. Whereas Auschwitz draws thousands of tourists every year, but for the sound of birdsong, all is usual
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Hunger fears loom in Malawi after poor harvest

Hunger fears loom in Malawi after poor harvest

Now that many families are eating mangoes to survive, the villagers of Lulanga, along the southern tip-off Lake Malawi, are sure they're facing a food shortage. Villagers say they exhausted their stocks of maize - Malawi's staple food - in August. Many ho
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Will negotiations deliver?

Will negotiations deliver?

Soon after Pakistan's political parties agreed at an All-Party Conference to negotiate peace with militants, a spokesman for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had welcomed the move. But immediately thereafter, a targeted bomb blast in upper Dir martyre
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US-Afghanistan BSA

US-Afghanistan BSA

John Kerry has seemingly failed to meet his deadline to stitch a definitive US-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) before the end of October. One of the most forbidding reasons behind his failure could be President Karzai's concern about his pl
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Private sector borrowings decline

Private sector borrowings decline

According to a section of the press, private sector bank borrowing for investment purposes has been steadily declining and during the last 15 months a negative offtake in private sector credit was witnessed. This must be a cause for serious alarm for the
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
England seek to polish off World Cup bid

England seek to polish off World Cup bid

England conclude their World Cup qualification campaign against Poland on Tuesday, needing a victory to reserve a berth in Brazil and avoid another night of Wembley Stadium infamy. Wembley was the setting when the Poles denied England a place at the World
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Aussies to keep injuries secret for Ashes

Aussies to keep injuries secret for Ashes

Australia will protect information about player injuries so as not to cede any competitive advantage to England in the coming Ashes series, a report said on Monday. Officials will not divulge the nature of any injuries suffered unless the player is ruled
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
France don't have Georgia on their minds, says Lloris

France don't have Georgia on their minds, says Lloris

France have written off their chances of topping World Cup Group I qualifying and do not believe there is any chance of leaders Spain tripping up at home to Georgia on Tuesday. World and European champions Spain have a three-point lead over second-placed
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Australia must stick with top six: Ponting

Australia must stick with top six: Ponting

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says selectors need to "pick and stick" with young batsmen in next month's Ashes series, while claiming Michael Clarke's captaincy remains "a work in progress". In an interview with The Australian published Monday Po
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
East Asian Games: China make splash in the pool

East Asian Games: China make splash in the pool

China enjoyed a rousing final night in the East Asian Games swimming pool Monday as they swelled their tally of gold medals on the penultimate day of competition. Home swimmers won six of the eight races at the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium to push China
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Zimbabwe player banned for six months after doping

Zimbabwe player banned for six months after doping

Zimbabwe international Devon Chafa has been banned for six months after failing a doping test following a World Cup qualifier against Egypt in June, FIFA said on Monday. Chafa, who plays for Harare club Dynamos, tested positive for the banned substance pr
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
War-torn Syria vows to give all in Asian Cup qualifying campaign

War-torn Syria vows to give all in Asian Cup qualifying campaign

Syrian head coach Anas Makhlouf on Monday vowed that the strife-torn nation will press on with its Asian Cup qualifying campaign in a bid to lift the spirits of fans back home. Makhlouf's side face Singapore on Tuesday, and need a crucial win to remain in
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
China face pivotal week for Asian Cup

China face pivotal week for Asian Cup

China face a pivotal away game against Indonesia this week as they bid to extend their proud record of qualifying for the last 10 editions of the Asian Cup. Tuesday's game in Jakarta is shaping as a must-win for the team and caretaker coach Fu Bo, who too
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Injuries, crime figures drop in German league

Injuries, crime figures drop in German league

The number of football fans hurt at German league matches last season dropped by nearly a third, while crime incidents sank by 20 percent, according to a new report. In their annual report, Germany's Central Information Office for Sports Deployment (ZIS)
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Ferguson receives street name honour

Ferguson receives street name honour

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson spoke of his pride after unveiling a street named in his honour near the English champions' Old Trafford ground on Monday. What was Waters Reach will now be known as Sir Alex Ferguson Way. During the Scot's 2
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Debutant Zulfiqar puts Pakistan on top despite Amla ton

Debutant Zulfiqar puts Pakistan on top despite Amla ton

Hashim Amla notched his 20th test century but three wickets for 34-year-old debutant Zulfiqar Babar allowed Pakistan to restrict South Africa to 245 for eight on the opening day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Amla, ranked the world's best batsm
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
HRCP voices concern at lack of direction in dealing with crises

HRCP voices concern at lack of direction in dealing with crises

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced concern at the absence of clarity and direction in dealing with the many pressing crises confronting the state. In a statement issued at the conclusion of its autumn meeting, the HRCP executive bod
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Eidul Azha prayers timings

Eidul Azha prayers timings

Prayers of Eidul Azha and Ijtemahs (gatherings) will be held in hundreds of Mosques and grounds of the provincial capital on Wednesday. Like every year, two major gatherings are expected to take place in the historic Badshahi Masjid and Gaddafi Stadium wh
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
LG polls: Supreme Court annoyed by government's failure

LG polls: Supreme Court annoyed by government's failure

Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday gave federal and all provincial governments one week to submit reports about steps taken towards holding local government elections. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
International Rural Women Day today

International Rural Women Day today

The International Day of Rural Women will be observed around the world under the auspices of the United Nations on October 15 (today). The Day honours the role of rural women and recognises their immense contribution to their communities. Nestlé Pakistan
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
APTMA team to attend conference in Germany

APTMA team to attend conference in Germany

A 12-member delegation of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) will attend a two-day conference in Germany, organised by the Embassy of Pakistan in Germany on the platform of Pakistan-German Business Forum. The conference is aimed at match-makin
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
UAF, Malaysian varsity launch Food Engineering programme

UAF, Malaysian varsity launch Food Engineering programme

The University Putra Malaysia (UPM) and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) have launched joint BSc Programme in Food Engineering to produce trained food engineers at par with international standards. The programme is being run through video co
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Lahore begins to present deserted look

Lahore begins to present deserted look

Provincial capital presented a deserted look as a very large number of people left Lahore on Monday night to enjoy the Eid holidays with their families and friends at their hometowns. Eid exodus, however, started on Saturday and completed on Monday night
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Quake victims: Punjab sends more relief goods

Quake victims: Punjab sends more relief goods

On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif, 950 tonnes relief goods worth Rs 135 million have been sent for the earthquake victims of Balochistan.
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Past failures caused massive measles deaths: LHC informed

Past failures caused massive measles deaths: LHC informed

Low immunisation coverage in districts, failure in launching mass measles campaign during 2010-11 was the major reasons behind massive deaths due to the measles, said a report of an inquiry conducted by a committee headed by Punjab Home Secretary Shahid K
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
MCCI hails FBR decision

MCCI hails FBR decision

Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) on Monday hailed the decision of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to omit certain items from the Third Schedule of the Sales Tax Act 1990 and in lieu has levied two percent extra tax on the items to be paid by
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Morafco Industries may be removed from trading KSE board

Morafco Industries may be removed from trading KSE board

The government is likely to remove Morafco Industries Limited Faisalabad from the trading Board of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), official sources told Business Recorder. The company's board members in its 104th meeting held on 9 October, 2012 defer
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
SECP asks ICAP to strengthen licensing regime

SECP asks ICAP to strengthen licensing regime

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has advised the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) to strengthen its licensing regime. The SECP has taken action against certain chartered accountants' firms for non-compliance w
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Is PTI reluctant to challenge appointment of NAB chairman?

Is PTI reluctant to challenge appointment of NAB chairman?

A split in the leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is evident with respect to filing a petition against the appointment of the newly appointed chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Qamar Zaman Chaudhary. The PTI chairman Imran Khan had st
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Three children killed in accident

Three children killed in accident

Three children of a family were killed and their father was injured when a speeding van hit a motorbike on Nawan Kot road here on Monday. According to details, the speeding van hit the motorcycle resulting in the death of two brothers and their sister whi
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
India, US trying to hamper quake relief: Hafiz Saeed

India, US trying to hamper quake relief: Hafiz Saeed

The founder of a militant Islamist group blamed for the 2008 Mumbai attacks Monday accused the US and India of trying to hamper efforts to help victims of Balochistan's earthquake. Hafiz Mohammad Saeed said joint US-Indian efforts to block funds for his J
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Killing of Ayub Khattak: journalists hold protest demonstration

Killing of Ayub Khattak: journalists hold protest demonstration

Members of journalists' fraternity on Monday staged a protest demonstration here on Monday outside Peshawar Press Club against the killing of a colleague in district Karak, demanding of the government to immediate arrest of killers of Ayub Khan Khattak, w
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Law & order: tribesmen extend a helping hand to government

Law & order: tribesmen extend a helping hand to government

Elders of Mandal tribe in Bajaur Agency on Monday assured the local administration to continue their full support in maintaining writ of the government in the region. During a jirga with senior officials of the local administration, the tribal elders and
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Seven bodies found in Capital

Seven bodies found in Capital

Police have recovered seven bodies including three women from different areas along with a security guard shot dead by three unknown gunman in heavily-guarded capital city on Monday. Police have recovered the bodies of four unknown persons, including a 23
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
CDA to set up mobile camps during Eid

CDA to set up mobile camps during Eid

On the directions of Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Nadeem Hassan Asif, Sanitation Directorate will depute its staff for night duty in connection with anti-littering campaign in major markets of the federal Capital before Eidul Azha. During
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Fraudulent immigration firm: LHC seeks report on progress against CEO

Fraudulent immigration firm: LHC seeks report on progress against CEO

The Lahore High Court here Monday called for report about the progress in investigation of 160 cases against chief executive of an immigration consultancy firm - Future Concern - Zobia Rubab Malik, and her husband Asim Malik till October 25. They allegedl
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Fraudulent immigration firm: LHC seeks report on progress against CEO

Fraudulent immigration firm: LHC seeks report on progress against CEO

The Lahore High Court here Monday called for report about the progress in investigation of 160 cases against chief executive of an immigration consultancy firm - Future Concern - Zobia Rubab Malik, and her husband Asim Malik till October 25. They allegedl
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Fraudulent immigration firm: LHC seeks report on progress against CEO

Fraudulent immigration firm: LHC seeks report on progress against CEO

The Lahore High Court here Monday called for report about the progress in investigation of 160 cases against chief executive of an immigration consultancy firm - Future Concern - Zobia Rubab Malik, and her husband Asim Malik till October 25. They allegedl
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
'Agriculture Help Line' holidays

'Agriculture Help Line' holidays

Punjab Agriculture Department's (PAD) "Agri Help Line" will remain closed from October 15 to 17, on account of holidays of Eidul Azha. While it will work from 8am to 8pm on October 18, and growers can get guidance for solving the issues being faced by the
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
12 Pakistani IT companies to participate in GITEX 2013

12 Pakistani IT companies to participate in GITEX 2013

A dozen Pakistani IT companies are participating in the GITEX which would be held from October 20 to 24, 2013 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), a press release of Consulate General of Pakistan, Dubai said on Monday. Trade Development Authority of Pakist
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Punjab government approves projects worth Rs 3379 million

Punjab government approves projects worth Rs 3379 million

The Punjab Government on Monday approved 12-development schemes of various sectors of the economy with an estimated cost of Rs 3378.923 million. These schemes were approved in the 13th meeting of Provincial Development Working Party of current fiscal year
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
'Proposed property tax to be imposed after consultation'

'Proposed property tax to be imposed after consultation'

Proposed rates of property tax, valuation tables are under consultative process and will be finally imposed after due consultation with the business community, said Shahid Ashraf Tarrar, Secretary Excise and Taxation Punjab while addressing to the members
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Eid shopping picks up momentum in Peshawar

Eid shopping picks up momentum in Peshawar

Eid shopping has picked up momentum in the provincial metropolis Peshawar, as shoppers especially women thronged to bazaars and markets. Women shoppers are seen busy at shops of cosmetic, jewellery, embroidery clothes, garments, footwear outlets, and arti
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
LCCI for early revival of FTA with China

LCCI for early revival of FTA with China

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) will play its role for early revival of Pak-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The LCCI President Sohail Lashari, Senior Vice President Mian Tariq Misbah and Vice President Kashif Anwar were talking to a d
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
'Chungi nakas' being removed from cattle market

'Chungi nakas' being removed from cattle market

On the directive of Chief Secretary Sindh, Muhammad Ejaz Chaudhry, the `Chungi nakas' are being removed from the cattle market in the metropolis. A statement here on Monday said the Commissioner Karachi, Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui, is supervising the process.
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Punjab Health department finalises medical cover during Eid

Punjab Health department finalises medical cover during Eid

Pursuant to the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the provincial health department finalised necessary arrangements to provide efficient medical cover to people round the clock during Eidul Azha holidays. Sources in the health department
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Audionic launches 'Blue Tune'

Audionic launches 'Blue Tune'

Audionic, Pakistan's famous multimedia brand has launched wireless multimedia speakers, based on bluetooth technology with the product name "Blue Tune" recently. Blue Tune is the category named under the umbrella of Audionic and will bring the product ran
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Business in residential areas: PDA's action flayed

Business in residential areas: PDA's action flayed

Owners of private hospitals, guest houses, and students' hostels have expressed resentment over forcibly closing down of their businesses under a campaign banning commercial activities in residential localities of Peshawar. Speaking at a news conference a
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Withholding statements: CREST system being used to ensure filing

Withholding statements: CREST system being used to ensure filing

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to use Computerised Risk-Based Evaluation of Sales Tax (CREST) system to ensure filing of withholding statements by sales tax registered persons and enforce return filing by non-filers of income tax and sales
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
World Standards Day observed

World Standards Day observed

Pakistan Standard and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) celebrated 44th World Standard Day on Monday with the objective to achieve international standards to develop products of optimal quality. Theme of this year is "International standards ensure positi
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Kashmir issue must be settled as per UN resolutions: minister

Kashmir issue must be settled as per UN resolutions: minister

Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Chaudhry Muhammad Barjees Tahir has said that people of Kashmir should have a right of plebiscite and the issue should be resolved as per the UN resolutions.
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Country on the verge of stagflation?

Country on the verge of stagflation?

The government decisions to allow tax authorities' access to bank accounts and the recent increase in electricity and gas tariffs has negatively impacted on the country's investment climate and private sector is reluctant to participate in investment acti
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
TEVTA to hold skills competition across Punjab

TEVTA to hold skills competition across Punjab

Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) has decided to hold Skills Competition for the students of GCTs, GTTIs, GVTIs, GTTCs and ATCs from institute to provincial level and across the province of the Punjab twice a year. According to
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
SHC holiday notice

SHC holiday notice

The Sindh High Court (SHC) and all sub-ordinate courts in Sindh province will remain closed from October 15 to 18 on account of Eidul Azha. A notification issued by the SHC Registrar said here on Monday.
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Kidney, bladder diseases: public awareness campaign launched

Kidney, bladder diseases: public awareness campaign launched

The Pakistan Association of Urological Surgeons (Faisalabad Chapter) decides to launch a "Public Awareness Campaign" about the Kidney and Bladder Diseases in Faisalabad to save the Kidney and Bladder Patients from the Quacks and Hakeems. The Meeting was c
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
E&T Department launches computerised system in big cities

E&T Department launches computerised system in big cities

On the directives of Chief Minister Punjab, the Excise and Taxation Department launched computerised system in big cities and now the people can complete their vehicle registration at completely computerised system without any delay or hazards, whereas th
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Eid Namaz timings in DHA mosques

Eid Namaz timings in DHA mosques

Timings for Eidul Azha Namaz in DHA mosques will be as under: Masjid Tooba, Korangi Road, Phase-II, DHA at 7:15 am, Masjid Mustafa, 2B, East Street, Phase-I, DHA at 7:30 am, Masjid Saad Bin Abi Waqas, near Traffic Police Chowki at 7:30 am, Masjid Zubair,
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Supreme Court to observe Friday as holiday

Supreme Court to observe Friday as holiday

The Supreme Court of Pakistan would also observe Friday (October 18) as court holiday on the occasion of Eidul Azha, said a press release. The Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has accorded the approval of the holiday. Therefore
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Rules set in Mardan for hide collection

Rules set in Mardan for hide collection

In pursuance of the decision of the provincial government of Pakhtunkhwa, the Deputy Commissioner Mardan has under section 144 CrPC has banned the use of laud speaker for collection of hides during Eidul Azha. The order issued by the Deputy Commissioner s
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Four killed in Karachi

Four killed in Karachi

At least four persons, including two cousins were killed in separate incidents, here on Monday. According to police and rescue sources, two cousins namely Mehtab and Areeb were killed while three others injured when their uncle's son opened indiscriminate
Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (October 14, 2013) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 15, 2013).

Published 15 Oct, 2013 12:00am
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