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Print - 2013-10-24
High-rise buildings: FSC reviews court safety order

High-rise buildings: FSC reviews court safety order

Chairman Fire Safety Commission Dr Rizwan Naseer has underscored the need for ensuring that all the high rise buildings being constructed in Lahore are made safe with proper emergency exit points to evacuate people safely. He was addressing a meeting of F
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Footwear shop gutted

Footwear shop gutted

A fire that broke out in a Bata showroom located at Millennium Mall on Wednesday afternoon, burned millions of rupees' footwear to ashes. According to chief fire fighter Ehtesham, "We were informed by a caller at around 2pm that fire broke out in a Bata S
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Attock Cement Pakistan Limited

Attock Cement Pakistan Limited

Attock Cement Pakistan Limited (ACPL) was incorporated in 1981 in Hub Tehsil of Balochistan province. The company initiated production in 1988 with an initial production capacity of 2,000 tons per day, which was enhanced further by 400 tons in 1994.
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Attock Cement Pakistan Limited

Attock Cement Pakistan Limited

Attock Cement Pakistan Limited (ACPL) was incorporated in 1981 in Hub Tehsil of Balochistan province. The company initiated production in 1988 with an initial production capacity of 2,000 tons per day, which was enhanced further by 400 tons in 1994.
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Cotton closes near seven-week low

Cotton closes near seven-week low

Cotton futures closed at near 7-week low in New York on Tuesday as players awaited more clarity on the US harvest of the fibre amid signs of a bumper crop in India. Cotton's traded volume on ICE Futures US was about half of the 30-day average, according t
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Shanghai copper down

Shanghai copper down

The most-traded January copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange erased early gains to close at 52,100 yuan ($8,600) a tonne on Wednesday, down 0.21 percent. ShFE zinc earlier hit its highest since August 28, while ShFe lead hit a peak since Septe
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Copper slips over two percent

Copper slips over two percent

Copper slid more than 2 percent on Wednesday as fears of tighter monetary policy in top metals user China outweighed speculation that tepid US jobs data will deter the Federal Reserve from tapering its stimulus this year. Some of China's big banks were tr
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Tokyo rubber futures fall

Tokyo rubber futures fall

Tokyo rubber futures fell to their lowest in nearly two weeks as concerns over potential tightening in China sent Shanghai rubber prices down and a sharp rise in the yen against the US dollar prompted investors to sell contracts, dealers said. The benchma
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Soya lower

Soya lower

US soyabean futures turned lower on Tuesday on active harvesting of the US soyabean crop and persistent reports of better-than-expected yields. Corn also eased on seasonal harvest pressure and big yields, while wheat turned up on bargain buying and a part
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Palm oil surges

Palm oil surges

Malaysian palm oil futures rose to their highest level in nearly two months on Wednesday, recovering from the morning session losses, as investors banked on estimates that output had started to seasonally slow in the world's second-largest grower. Product
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
ICE arabica at 4-1/2-year low, robusta skirts three-year low

ICE arabica at 4-1/2-year low, robusta skirts three-year low

ICE arabica coffee futures were down to a 4-1/2-year low on Wednesday, as abundant global supplies attracted follow-through selling and deterred buyers, while Liffe robusta turned higher after touching a three-year low for the third straight day.
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Gold rallies in New York

Gold rallies in New York

Gold rose over 2 percent to three-week highs on Tuesday as weak US jobs figures raised expectations the Federal Reserve will continue into next year its massive stimulus program that has bolstered bullion prices. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 148,000 in Septem
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Gold down in Asia

Gold down in Asia

Gold traded near its highest in four weeks on Wednesday after tepid US jobs data bolstered hopes that the Federal Reserve will maintain stimulus policies supportive of bullion prices. Spot gold eased 0.3 percent to $1,335.91 an ounce by 0630 GMT, after ra
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Gold retreats in Europe

Gold retreats in Europe

Gold retreated from four-week highs on Wednesday as investors cashed in gains, with a rally sparked by weaker-than-expected US non-farm payrolls data running out of steam. The metal rose nearly 2 percent on Tuesday while the dollar index hit eight-month l
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat rebounds

US MIDDAY: wheat rebounds

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures rebounded to near a four-month high on Wednesday on concerns about the fate of crops in several key regions, including the Black Sea, Australia and Argentina. CBOT corn followed wheat higher and garnered additional sup
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold lower

US MIDDAY: gold lower

Gold was slightly lower on Wednesday as investors sold to lock in profits after prices hit four-week highs a day earlier in reaction to weaker-than-expected US non-farm payroll data and sold in reaction to a weaker oil market that dragged commodities down
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Innovative steps by Revolutionary Government

Innovative steps by Revolutionary Government

October 24 reminds us of the historic and revolutionary struggle by the people of Kashmir on one hand and apparently irreconcilable territorial dispute having no immediate end in sight on the other hand but hopes, even after six long decades, are still al
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Message from Minister of Information Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Message from Minister of Information Azad Jammu & Kashmir

It is a red-letter day for all of us, an occasion to celebrate and reiterate our pledge to carry on our straggle until we are blessed with freedom. Since Dogara Raj to this day the Kashmiris have proved that they are freedom lovers and will never be satis
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Message from Prime Minister of Azad state of Jammu & Kashmir

Message from Prime Minister of Azad state of Jammu & Kashmir

Foundation Day of the Government and the State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The 66th foundation day is being celebrated by all the Kashmir and Pakistani people with all enthusiasm and spirit of nationalism. On this occasion, I offer my heartiest congratulat
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Message from President of Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Message from President of Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Today, we are celebrating the 66th foundation day Government and the state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir with conventional zeal and fervor, reiterating our pledge to keep on our struggle until achieving our goals, for which the revolutionary government had co
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Minister highlights importance of disease prevention

Minister highlights importance of disease prevention

Punjab Minister for Health, Khalil Tahir Sindhu has said that developed countries are increasingly focusing on prevention aspects of diseases. Talking to the media persons here on Wednesday, the minister said that there is a need to promote awareness amon
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
FCCI holds condolence reference on Haji Bashir's death

FCCI holds condolence reference on Haji Bashir's death

A condolence reference was conducted by Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) members on the sad demise of Haji Bashir Ahmed, Chairman Sitara Group of Industries here on Wednesday. The condolence reference was largely participated by business
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Three killed as car falls into ravine

Three killed as car falls into ravine

At least three persons were killed and three others injured when a car plunged into a ravine here on Wednesday. According to border military police, the accident took place on Quetta Road Khar area of DG Khan where a private car with six persons on board
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Zardari condoles death of labour leader

Zardari condoles death of labour leader

Former president Asif Ali Zardari has condoled the death of former president Peoples Labour Bureau Punjab Malik Sher Ahmed who passed away the other day. In a condolence message former president said that Malik Sher Ahmed was a prominent labour leader of
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
MCCI chief urges Tevta to prepare new strategy

MCCI chief urges Tevta to prepare new strategy

The Technical Education Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) should modify the syllabus and training after keeping in view the requirement of local industry. Khawaja Muhammad Usman, President of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) said this wh
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US acceptance of demands to justify Nawaz's visit: Hashmi

US acceptance of demands to justify Nawaz's visit: Hashmi

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf central President Makhdoom Javed Hashmi said if United States allowed Pakistan to execute Pak-Iran pipeline project, stop drone attacks, release Pakistani prisoners and pay compensation of the war against terrorism, then we would b
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Sleep-disordered breathing clinic introduced at Jinnah hospital

Sleep-disordered breathing clinic introduced at Jinnah hospital

Master Celeste as part of its 50th Year Anniversary celebrations, "A Better Sleep Initiate," has facilitated recently inaugurated Sleep-Disordered Breathing Clinic at Jinnah Hospital Pulmonology department with bedding facility for patients of Apnea.
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Higher education: grant being provided for upgradation, says minister

Higher education: grant being provided for upgradation, says minister

Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman said financial grant is being provided for up-gradation of higher education. He expressed these views while talking to various delegations of party workers regarding education secto
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Black economy: LCCI endorses Commission's findings

Black economy: LCCI endorses Commission's findings

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Wednesday fully endorsed the findings of a commission on black economy. Commenting on report, LCCI President Sohail Lashari said the Commission had rightly identified the sources of black economy withi
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Senior Gepco officers retire

Senior Gepco officers retire

Two senior Chief Engineers of Gujranwala Electric Power Company (Gepco) Ahsan Nasim Bhutta and Javed Iqbal Ghumman have retired after reaching the age of superannuation. Three managers of the Company Bashir Ahmad Gill, Hafiz Muhammad Saleem and Saghir Ahm
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Rabi Festival begins today

Rabi Festival begins today

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) is organising a four-day Rabi Festival from Thursday to Sunday. It will bring colourful events including agricultural exhibition, farmer convention, cultural programmes, international and national seminars an
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
PIAF urges Supreme Court to revamp Nepra

PIAF urges Supreme Court to revamp Nepra

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has appealed to the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) to revamp National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), which, according to it, has failed to protect consumers' rights. PIAF Chairman Ma
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Global livestock nutrition conference begins at UVAS

Global livestock nutrition conference begins at UVAS

Planning And Development (P&D) Board Chairman Irfan Elahi has said the government is taking initiatives to boost national economy through strengthening existing livestock's health and productivity, milk and meat processing and marketing. He was addressing
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Speakers urge government to renegotiate gas price with Iran

Speakers urge government to renegotiate gas price with Iran

Speakers at a seminar have urged the government to renegotiate gas price with Iran under Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project, saying that as per current agreement Iranian gas will cost Pakistan $15mmBtu which is on the higher side, as Iran, according
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Establishment of effective LG system stressed

Establishment of effective LG system stressed

Especially constituted select committee on Local Government Bill 2013 reviewed the draft legislation and stressed the establishment of an effective local government system through consultations. The meeting of the select committee was held at Conference R
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Overall police system needs revamp: Nisar

Overall police system needs revamp: Nisar

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Wednesday said the overall police system, including that of Islamabad, needs revamp/up-gradation, as presently the country is passing through a sensitive period of its history. Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, while ad
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police sets up anti-kidnapping cell

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police sets up anti-kidnapping cell

A counter-kidnapping cell has been established in Peshawar. A notification to this effect was issued by the office of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at Central Police Office (CPO) Peshawar here on Wednesday. Deputy Superintendent of
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Sikandar's wife released on bail

Sikandar's wife released on bail

Kanwal, the wife of Muhammad Sikandar whose gun-totting action brought the federal capital to a complete standstill for over five hours near Parliament House on August 15, was released on bail from Adiala Jail on Wednesday. The Islamabad High Court (IHC),
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
'Pakistan committed to promoting regional, international peace'

'Pakistan committed to promoting regional, international peace'

President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday said Pakistan firmly committed to peace at regional and international levels and would continue to support all efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in the world. Addressing the inaugural session of "Interna
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Strong Pak-US relationship important for regional peace: Nawaz

Strong Pak-US relationship important for regional peace: Nawaz

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met the US Congressmen on the Capitol Hill, where he was welcomed by Congressman Ed Royce, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Ranking member Congressman Eliot Engel and other members of the committee from both sid
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US lawmakers urge Nawaz to release Shakil Afridi

US lawmakers urge Nawaz to release Shakil Afridi

A group of top US lawmakers has urged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to release Doctor Shakil Afridi, who allegedly helped the US to track down al Qaeda Chief Osama bin Laden. "I specifically pressed the PM to release Dr Shakil Afridi and encouraged him to e
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Defence of Pakistan Ordinance: PPP leader questions promulgation

Defence of Pakistan Ordinance: PPP leader questions promulgation

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in Senate Mian Raza Rabbani on Wednesday criticised the government for the recently promulgated Defence of Pakistan Ordinance 2013, terming it a 'fatal attack' on fundamental rights of citi
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Chief minister Balochistan visits NDMA

Chief minister Balochistan visits NDMA

Chief Minister Balochistan, Dr Abdul Malik visited National Disaster Management Authority at Prime Minister's Office here on Wednesday. Major General Muhammad Saeed Aleem, Chairman NDMA highlighted the efforts and measures taken so far for the quake-affec
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Return of peace in Karachi

Return of peace in Karachi

It is the natural wish of every nation to live in an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. It is due to this reason, every nation prefers, at first, to achieve this objective to include itself in the quest for advancement in the world community. Fortunate
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Prospects of Taliban talks

Prospects of Taliban talks

Adding to an unenviable list of challenges that already includes earthquakes, sectarian violence and an economy teetering near collapse, Pakistan's leaders are attempting to open a new round of high-stakes peace negotiations with homegrown insurgents, the
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Principles of US agency law

Principles of US agency law

A classical firm under US law is known as Sole Proprietorship and its owner as sole proprietor. The central actor, in the economic conception of the firm, is an entrepreneur.1 One may ask, what is the role of an entrepreneur? Right, an entrepreneur does t
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
VIEW POINT: Saudi annoyance with UN

VIEW POINT: Saudi annoyance with UN

Something unprecedented happened at the UN last week. Within 24 hours of winning a non-permanent member seat on the UN Security Council, Saudi Arabia announced its resignation. The country had campaigned hard to get the seat, but then suddenly said it did
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
India fomenting trouble, promoting terrorism

India fomenting trouble, promoting terrorism

Pakistan has long been complaining that India is involved in instigating insurgency in Balochistan and also sponsoring acts of terrorism in this country. Both accusations are vociferously denied by New Delhi. An indirect acceptance of these complaints has
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Last rites of banking secrecy

Last rites of banking secrecy

Once regarded as haven for tax evaders and monarchs to stash their ill-gotten money abroad, Switzerland, of late, has come under increasing pressure to undo its banking secrecy laws. The demand from some of the advanced countries for such an action was, i
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
New bus service launched

New bus service launched

A transport company in collaboration with the private transport operator has commenced mini bus service on B-3 route from Railway Station via Sanda Kalan to Shera Kot. Initially 15 mini buses will be plied on this route having 23 stops while the bus servi
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Karachi lies in seismic zone: Commissioner

Karachi lies in seismic zone: Commissioner

Commissioner Karachi, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui on Wednesday said all inhabitants of the metropolis as well as concerned civic agencies are yet to adequately realise that Karachi falls in a seismic zone. Chairing a meeting in his office on Wednesday to review
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
58 percent of population in the grip of food insecurity: UAF

58 percent of population in the grip of food insecurity: UAF

"Around 50 percent of women and children are facing malnutrition and 58 percent of total population is in the grip of food insecurity in the country," said University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Government urged to take notice of 'misuse' of cotton cess

Government urged to take notice of 'misuse' of cotton cess

Central Chairman APTMA, M. Yasin Siddik, has drawn government's attention towards the alleged misuse of cotton cess by the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC). Also, an APTMA nominee as Vice President of PCCC should be installed without delay, he add
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Tele-centres to be established in rural areas

Tele-centres to be established in rural areas

Anusha Rahman, Minister of State for IT and Telecom on Wednesday chaired a meeting regarding establishment of Tele-centres in rural areas, which was attended by Akhlaq Tarrar, Secretary IT, Senior Officials from USF, and a team of senior officials from Na
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Fake degree case: PML-N's MPA from PK-54 declared ineligible

Fake degree case: PML-N's MPA from PK-54 declared ineligible

The Election Tribunal on Wednesday declared Pakistan Muslim League's MPA from PK-54 Mansehra Mian Ziaur Rehman ineligible for having a fake degree. It should be mentioned that Mian Ziaur Rehman s/o of late MPA Mian Waliur Rehman was declared successful in
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Christmas buyings help boost exports to EU, US

Christmas buyings help boost exports to EU, US

Buying for Christmas celebrations in Europe and the US has pushed up Pakistan readymade garments exports by $56.607 million in July-September period of the current fiscal year, exporters said on Wednesday. "Exports of apparel products to Europe and the US
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Failure in controlling measles: LHC summons health officials

Failure in controlling measles: LHC summons health officials

The Lahore High Court on Wednesday summoned three former health secretaries, former director general health department and two directors of the department for November 16 in response to a petition seeking action against the authorities for their failure t
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
New administrator of Gun Club: President approves appointment of Danyal

New administrator of Gun Club: President approves appointment of Danyal

President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday approved the appointment of MNA Danyal Aziz as Administrator of Gun Club Islamabad on honorary basis. The appointment, with immediate effect, is initially for a period of two years. The president being the patron of
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Low gas pressure in SITE badly hitting production

Low gas pressure in SITE badly hitting production

Thousands of large and small industrial units are facing extremely low gas pressure. Insufficient gas pressure is not only affecting production but captive power generating units are also suffering badly, resultantly they have suspended their operations.
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Hakim Said remembered

Hakim Said remembered

A function was held in the memory of Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said on the occasion of his martyrdom day, comprised recitation of holy verses, Na'at, poetic homage, speeches, tableau and dua-i-Said, on Tuesday, on the theme: "Children of Pakistan - Pride of
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
SHC suspends PUMHS notification

SHC suspends PUMHS notification

The Sindh High Court's Circuit Bench Hyderabad suspended on Wednesday the notification about suspension/cancellation of the appointment of Professor Dr Rabia Shams as Chairperson of the Pathology Department of People's University of Medical & Health Scien
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Three more killed in Karachi

Three more killed in Karachi

At least three persons were killed in separate incidents of violence in the metropolis on Wednesday. According to police and rescue sources, some unidentified armed persons killed a man at Dawood Goth in Malir vicinity. The victim, who was identified as Y
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Pre-entry test: SU holds moot to review preparations

Pre-entry test: SU holds moot to review preparations

A review meeting regarding pre-entry test on the campus was held under the chairmanship of Sindh University (SU) Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Nazir A. Mughal. On this occasion, Director Admissions Akhtar Ahmed Memon briefed about the preparations of both
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
JCR-VIS upgrades MQ Rating of HBL Asset Management Limited

JCR-VIS upgrades MQ Rating of HBL Asset Management Limited

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd has upgraded the Management Quality Rating of HBL Asset Management Limited (HBL AMC) from 'AM3+' (AM - Three Plus) to 'AM2-' (AM - Two Minus). The outlook on the assigned rating is 'Stable'. The rating upgrade takes into
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
JCR-VIS upgrades MQ Rating of HBL Asset Management Limited

JCR-VIS upgrades MQ Rating of HBL Asset Management Limited

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd has upgraded the Management Quality Rating of HBL Asset Management Limited (HBL AMC) from 'AM3+' (AM - Three Plus) to 'AM2-' (AM - Two Minus). The outlook on the assigned rating is 'Stable'. The rating upgrade takes into
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
KESC refutes Abid Sher Ali's baseless charges

KESC refutes Abid Sher Ali's baseless charges

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has vehemently refuted the baseless charges by Minister of State for Water and Power, Abid Sher Ali. KESC said that it had been complying with the Power Purchase Agreement with NTDC, and had not been causing any loss
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Towards achieving MDG4: Pakistan striving to reduce child mortality

Towards achieving MDG4: Pakistan striving to reduce child mortality

Pakistan is striving to achieve the Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG4) to reduce child mortality to 43 per 1000 live births by 2015, which stood at 86 per 1000 live births in 2012 according to UNICEF. The millennium project was commissioned by the Unite
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Two security men die as truck overturns

Two security men die as truck overturns

Two security men were killed and 15 others injured when a truck carrying security personnel overturned here on Wednesday. According to details, a military owned truck carrying security men turned turtle in Nawan Kaley area of Quetta due to over speeding.
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Death anniversary of Nusrat Bhutto observed

Death anniversary of Nusrat Bhutto observed

Pakistan Peoples Party observed 2nd death anniversary of Madr-e-Jamhuriat Begum Nusrat Bhutto. In this regard, Quran Khawani was arranged in the party secretariat. The party leadership paid glowing tributes to Nusrat Bhutto, saying that services of Begum
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Government urged to form task force to ensure rights of consumers

Government urged to form task force to ensure rights of consumers

The government should form a ministerial task force and an expert advisory council on urgent basis to ensure the rights of consumers across the province related to food safety and quality and price control. This was stated by Sharjeel Inam Memon, Sindh Mi
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
CID to probe into theft of animals from Karachi zoo

CID to probe into theft of animals from Karachi zoo

Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Owais Muzaffar on Wednesday taking notice of alleged missing and theft of animals from Karachi Zoo has directed the CID to investigate into the matter. According to a statement, the Sindh LG Minister has taken stri
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
ANP leader kidnapped in Quetta

ANP leader kidnapped in Quetta

Unknown gunmen kidnapped the former provincial president of Awami National Party (ANP) Arbab Abdul Zahir on Wednesday. According to police, three armed men stopped the vehicle of Arbab Abdul Zahir at Patel Road of Quetta as soon as he left his house and k
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
'Mental health disorders require proper treatment'

'Mental health disorders require proper treatment'

There is a stigma attached to being diagnosed with a Psychiatric Illness, but that does not stop the spread of Psychiatric Illnesses. Dr Sobia Haqqi, Assistant Professor and Consultant Psychiatrist at Ziauddin University and Hospital said. Many of the Psy
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Five hurt in Hangu blast

Five hurt in Hangu blast

At least five persons sustained injuries after an explosion in Doaba area here on Wednesday. According to the police sources, some unidentified miscreants planted an explosive device on the road which went off with a big bang, injuring five people. Police
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Inclusion of some Thatta UCs in Jamshoro ruled out

Inclusion of some Thatta UCs in Jamshoro ruled out

Sindh Minister for Local Bodies Awais Muzaffar on Wednesday ruled out the reports regarding inclusion of certain Union Councils of Thatta in Jamshoro district. "No UC of Thatta will be made part of Jamshoro district," he clarified. Talking to media person
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
WeBOC improvement: Commission makes key recommendations

WeBOC improvement: Commission makes key recommendations

One-man commission in its fact-finding report regarding 'smuggling of arms and ammunition' has recommended that a dedicated team of tax experts/software engineers may be deputed to ensure that all the goods declarations processed by WeBOC have all the aut
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
WeBOC improvement: Commission makes key recommendations

WeBOC improvement: Commission makes key recommendations

One-man commission in its fact-finding report regarding 'smuggling of arms and ammunition' has recommended that a dedicated team of tax experts/software engineers may be deputed to ensure that all the goods declarations processed by WeBOC have all the aut
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Oil down as US inventories rise, spread trade volatile

Oil down as US inventories rise, spread trade volatile

Oil prices fell on Wednesday in volatile spread trading following a surge in US crude oil inventories to the highest level since June. US crude led the complex lower for much of the day, briefly pushing the contract's discount to international benchmark B
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Nadra unearths over 14,000 bogus votes in PS-114

Nadra unearths over 14,000 bogus votes in PS-114

A report pertaining to verification of voters' thumb impression reveals massive rigging in Karachi's PS-114, with over 14,000 fake votes cast in the provincial assembly's constituency. Son-in-law of former president Ghulam Ishaq Khan, Irfanullah Khan Marw
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Nadra unearths over 14,000 bogus votes in PS-114

Nadra unearths over 14,000 bogus votes in PS-114

A report pertaining to verification of voters' thumb impression reveals massive rigging in Karachi's PS-114, with over 14,000 fake votes cast in the provincial assembly's constituency. Son-in-law of former president Ghulam Ishaq Khan, Irfanullah Khan Marw
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Gold import soars: 380.47 percent in first quarter of current fiscal

Gold import soars: 380.47 percent in first quarter of current fiscal

Gold import has witnessed an unprecedented increase of 380.47 percent during the first quarter of the current fiscal year compared to the same period of last year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Provisional trade figures reveal that gol
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (October 23, 2013) and the forecast for Thursday (October 24, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Gold import soars: 380.47 percent in first quarter of current fiscal

Gold import soars: 380.47 percent in first quarter of current fiscal

Gold import has witnessed an unprecedented increase of 380.47 percent during the first quarter of the current fiscal year compared to the same period of last year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Provisional trade figures reveal that gol
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Gold import soars: 380.47 percent in first quarter of current fiscal

Gold import soars: 380.47 percent in first quarter of current fiscal

Gold import has witnessed an unprecedented increase of 380.47 percent during the first quarter of the current fiscal year compared to the same period of last year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Provisional trade figures reveal that gol
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Indian troops resort to unprovoked firing: ISPR

Indian troops resort to unprovoked firing: ISPR

Indian troops have intensified violations and carried out unprovoked firing on working boundary in Pukhlian, Chaprar, Harpal and Charwal sectors near Sialkot and targeted civil populated areas during the last two days, said ISPR on Wednesday. Indian Borde
Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am
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