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Print - 2014-05-22
UN nuclear watchdog, Iran agree new transparency measures

UN nuclear watchdog, Iran agree new transparency measures

The UN atomic watchdog said Wednesday it has agreed with Iran five new transparency measures, including two concerning a long-stalled probe into Tehran's alleged past efforts to develop atomic weapons. The International Atomic Energy Agency said that Iran
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Cuba dissident's digital newspaper blocked

Cuba dissident's digital newspaper blocked

Dissident blogger Yoanni Sanchez's new digital newspaper was blocked in Cuba on Wednesday, just hours after it was launched online. Cuban visitors to the site were redirected to another page, Yoanislandi.com, which was filled with attacks on the prize-win
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Zuma given second term as South African president

Zuma given second term as South African president

South African President Jacob Zuma was elected for a second five-year term by parliament on Wednesday, as radical lawmakers shook up the normally staid proceedings. An attempt by the opposition to have Zuma declared unfit for office because of alleged gra
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
ICC rejects final Libya bid to try Kadhafi son Seif

ICC rejects final Libya bid to try Kadhafi son Seif

The International Criminal Court on Wednesday rejected a final bid by Tripoli's lawyers to try slain dictator Muammar Qadhafi's son Seif al-Islam in Libya, meaning he must now be transferred to The Hague. Seif's transfer to face charges relating to the bl
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
PTCL's summer offer for EVO 3.1 device

PTCL's summer offer for EVO 3.1 device

Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) has introduced a new summer offer for EVO 3.1 device, which enables customers to experience wireless broadband free of charge for one month. Additionally, customers can also avail a discount on their mont
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
PCJA confirms Sardar Raza as FSC CJ

PCJA confirms Sardar Raza as FSC CJ

The Parliamentary Committee on Judges Appointment (PCJA) on Wednesday unanimously confirmed the nomination of Judicial Commission of Pakistan for appointment of Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan, former judge of Supreme Court as Chief Justice, Federal Sha
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Hascol Petroleum formally listed at KSE

Hascol Petroleum formally listed at KSE

The formal listing of Hascol Petroleum at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) with a strike price of Rs 56.50 per share took place on Wednesday. Mumtaz Hasan Khan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hascol, ringed the bell to commence the trading at KSE. Chief Ope
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Hascol Petroleum formally listed at KSE

Hascol Petroleum formally listed at KSE

The formal listing of Hascol Petroleum at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) with a strike price of Rs 56.50 per share took place on Wednesday. Mumtaz Hasan Khan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hascol, ringed the bell to commence the trading at KSE. Chief Ope
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Retailers' registration: new plan to be announced in budget

Retailers' registration: new plan to be announced in budget

The retailers operating in shopping malls/Cantonment Boards, retail part of national/multinational chains, having air conditioned retail outlets, owners of separate warehouses or with monthly electricity bill of Rs 10,000 would be compulsorily registered
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Five criminal gangs busted; 20 held

Five criminal gangs busted; 20 held

The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of capital police have busted five criminal gangs and arrested 20 people allegedly involved in various nature of crime. A police officer said that police have recovered a car, six bikes, gold ornaments, laptops, camera
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Former Pemra chairman granted bail

Former Pemra chairman granted bail

The Islamabad High Court Wednesday granted bail to former acting chairman of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), Dr Abdul Jabbar, who was allegedly involved in making illegal appointments in the organisation. A single -member bench
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Inefficient power plants: Ministry suggests stopping oil, gas supply

Inefficient power plants: Ministry suggests stopping oil, gas supply

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources has told the Ministry of Water and Power to stop supplying furnace oil, diesel and gas to inefficient power plants, saying that it is just wastage of precious national resources. According to senior petroleu
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Punjab IGP transfers three officers

Punjab IGP transfers three officers

Inspector General of Police Punjab, Khan Baig has issued transfer and posting orders of three police officers on Wednesday. According to details, Kafayat Ullah Bajwa, SP Investigation, CTD Headquarters, Punjab, Lahore is transferred and posted as SP PHP,
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
PPP's former MNA laid to rest

PPP's former MNA laid to rest

Mohsin Ali Qureshi, Ex-MNA from NA-176 (Muzaffargarh) and a leader of PPP, was laid to rest in Kot Addu on Wednesday. Thousands of people attended his funeral prayer including politicians, lawyers, landlords etc. Mohsin Qureshi died in PIMS Islamabad on T
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
K-Electric to split its operations into independent entities

K-Electric to split its operations into independent entities

K-Electric (KE) with a view to improving its services has decided to split its transmission and distribution (T&D) operations into independent entities. "In line with its vision to develop best possible mode of functioning in the greater interest of its c
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
KASB Bank posts Rs 237 million operational profit for 2013

KASB Bank posts Rs 237 million operational profit for 2013

The Board of Directors of KASB Bank has announced its annual results for 2013. The operating profit was Rs 237 million. The bank has remained in a comfortable liquidity zone throughout the year. Current and Saving deposits (CASA) were 76 percent of total
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
KASB Bank posts Rs 237 million operational profit for 2013

KASB Bank posts Rs 237 million operational profit for 2013

The Board of Directors of KASB Bank has announced its annual results for 2013. The operating profit was Rs 237 million. The bank has remained in a comfortable liquidity zone throughout the year. Current and Saving deposits (CASA) were 76 percent of total
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
TI Pakistan claims Rs 2,000 billion shortfall in collection by FBR

TI Pakistan claims Rs 2,000 billion shortfall in collection by FBR

Transparency International Pakistan has claimed that the government has failed to implement its recommendation made on the order of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in Oct 2013 which would have increased revenue collection from Rs 1,942 billion to Rs 4,000 b
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Representatives of 40 SMEs to participate in Chinese fair

Representatives of 40 SMEs to participate in Chinese fair

Government has decided to send a 40-member delegation, comprising representatives Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to China to take part in the forthcoming China International SME Fair (CISMEF). The fair is scheduled to be held in October, this year,
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
JWT Pakistan clinches 6 awards at PAS competition

JWT Pakistan clinches 6 awards at PAS competition

JWT swept away Friday night's competition at the Pakistan Advertisers Society Awards, clinching six awards for campaigns for Advance Telecom-Nokia in the Telecom Hardware category, Orient Electronics in Consumer Electronics, Olper's-New Design in Breakfas
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Confusion reigns over country after polio guidelines

Confusion reigns over country after polio guidelines

Country has seen a rush on vaccines and angry scenes at hospitals after new World Health Organisation guidelines aimed at halting the crippling disease caused widespread confusion. The WHO declared a "public health emergency" at the start of May after new
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Dr Imran hails Modarabas' compliance to Shariah standards

Dr Imran hails Modarabas' compliance to Shariah standards

Dr Imran Usmani, Shariah Advisor and Group Head of the Product Development & Shariah Compliance Department, Meezan Bank Limited lauded the efforts of the Modarabas for strict adherence to Shariah compliance standards. This was stated while addressing the
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Dr Imran hails Modarabas' compliance to Shariah standards

Dr Imran hails Modarabas' compliance to Shariah standards

Dr Imran Usmani, Shariah Advisor and Group Head of the Product Development & Shariah Compliance Department, Meezan Bank Limited lauded the efforts of the Modarabas for strict adherence to Shariah compliance standards. This was stated while addressing the
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
SBP outlines principles of risk management

SBP outlines principles of risk management

The State Bank has outlined principles for sound management of operational risk and minimum standards for operational risk/loss data collection. According to SBP circular issued here on Wednesday, implementation of Basel-II capital framework provides broa
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
July-April current account balance registers $2.16 billion deficit

July-April current account balance registers $2.16 billion deficit

Following high imports and slow foreign inflows, the country's current account balance continued to deteriorate and posted a deficit of $2.162 billion during the first 10 months of current fiscal year (2013-14). Economists said the current account deficit
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Disorderly parked trailers adding to port-area commuters' problems

Disorderly parked trailers adding to port-area commuters' problems

The M.A. Jinnah road, which links east wharf of Karachi seaport to rest of the city, is emerging as a death trap for the commuters due to illegal practice of parking trucks on both sides of the road. The disorderly parked trailers without following the ru
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Three killed in Nawabshah road accident

Three killed in Nawabshah road accident

At least three people were killed in a road accident here on Wednesday. The accident took place when a bus and a car collided near Qazi Ahmed. Police said that the bus crashed into roadside hotel after colliding with the car, injuring two people. The dead
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Misplaced bonds cancelled

Misplaced bonds cancelled

According to Central Directorate of National Savings approximately 20,000 prize bonds of Rs 1,500/ denomination have misplaced during transfer from State Bank of Pakistan, Lahore to State Bank of Pakistan Karachi and the same have been cancelled by the St
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Power tariff slashed by Rs 1.48 per unit

Power tariff slashed by Rs 1.48 per unit

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday reduced power tariff of Distribution Companies (Discos) by Rs 1.48 per unit for April 2014 under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism. The relief is being given to consumers because total
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
UK-based firms to set up desalination & power plants: envoy

UK-based firms to set up desalination & power plants: envoy

British deputy High Commissioner, John Anthony Tucknott, has said that British companies are keen to come here and invest in different sectors, despite facing various challenges. Speaking at a meeting of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), he
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Gas pipeline blown up

Gas pipeline blown up

Unknown men blew up an 18-inch diameters gas pipeline in Sohbatpur area of the district on Wednesday. According to police, unidentified men had attached explosive devices with a gas pipeline supplying natural gas to Karachi which was blown up. The gas sup
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Arms licence computerisation Sindh extends deadline

Arms licence computerisation Sindh extends deadline

Sindh Home Department on Thursday extended revalidation of manual arms licence for six months from 1st May, 2014 to 31st October, 2014. According to a notification issued by Home department, the initial extension for three month will be without any penalt
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Gunmen kill schoolteacher, family members in Panjgur

Gunmen kill schoolteacher, family members in Panjgur

Gunmen Wednesday killed a teacher and five members of his family in Turbat, officials said, adding that rebels were believed responsible. The attack happened in the Panjgur, about 650 miles (1,000 kilometres) west of the provincial capital of Quetta. "Gun
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Former Business Recorder correspondent dies

Former Business Recorder correspondent dies

Mehmood Ahmed who worked as special correspondent for Business Recorder, died in Toronto, Canada, on Wednesday. He was 82. His funeral prayer will be offered in Toronto today (Thursday). He started his journalistic career from Pakistan Times and re
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Sethi reinstated as PCB chairman by Supreme Court

Sethi reinstated as PCB chairman by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Wednesday admitted the plea of Ministry of Inter-Provincial Co-ordination (IPC) and reinstated Najam Sethi as chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). A three-member bench of Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali, Justice Ejaz Afzal and Justice Atha
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Sethi reinstated as PCB chairman by Supreme Court

Sethi reinstated as PCB chairman by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Wednesday admitted the plea of Ministry of Inter-Provincial Co-ordination (IPC) and reinstated Najam Sethi as chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). A three-member bench of Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali, Justice Ejaz Afzal and Justice Atha
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Parliamentary body declares Senator Muzaffar to be NCHR chairperson

Parliamentary body declares Senator Muzaffar to be NCHR chairperson

Parliamentary committee on Appointment of Chairperson, here on Wednesday declared Senator Syed Muzaffar Hussain Shah as Chairperson National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) unanimously and unopposed. In a meeting, Senator Kamil Ali Agha proposed the na
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Khushhali Bank introduces health insurance

Khushhali Bank introduces health insurance

Khushhali Bank has introduced health insurance, Sehat Khushhali Plus, to the mirco-credit strata. According to a bank's spokesperson here on Wednesday, Pakistan's first and largest microfinance bank, Khushhali Bank took another step towards expanding its
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Immoral activities: services of two retired majors terminated: minister

Immoral activities: services of two retired majors terminated: minister

The Senate was informed on Wednesday that services of two retired army majors, hired for security and maintenance of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's mausoleum in Karachi, were terminated after they were found guilty of allowing indecent activities in t
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Police kill two Lyari gangsters in encounter

Police kill two Lyari gangsters in encounter

Deputy Inspector General of CIA Police Sultan Ali Khwaja on Wednesday claimed that police killed two notorious gangsters in an encounter in the jurisdictions of Garden police station. Addressing a press conference at his office, he said that the encounter
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Dar launches Prime Minister's Fee Reimbursement Scheme for youth

Dar launches Prime Minister's Fee Reimbursement Scheme for youth

Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar here on Wednesday launched Prime Minister's Fee Reimbursement Scheme for youth of the less developed areas of the country. Ishaq Dar, who was the chief guest of the inaugural ceremony held at Governor House, said "Realis
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
FBR tax amnesty

FBR tax amnesty

FBR has notified tax amnesty for investment made in the listed securities or in the shares of public companies at a registered stock exchange in Pakistan from the date of coming into force of the schedule till June 30, 2014 inquiries as to the nature and
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Power shortfall inches up to 2000 megawatts mark

Power shortfall inches up to 2000 megawatts mark

Power shortfall inched up to 2000MW with rise in mercury on Wednesday after spell of rains last week. According to the NTDC sources, power generation stood at 12800MW against a demand of 14800MW, leaving the system with a total shortfall of 2000MW.
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
PTI Punjab facing its MPAs' wrangling

PTI Punjab facing its MPAs' wrangling

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is now facing serious challenges in Punjab as three of its MPAs are believed to be at loggerheads with party's central leadership. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, disgruntled PTI provincial assembly members have already threatened to
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Homework done to grant NDMA status to India: Dastgir

Homework done to grant NDMA status to India: Dastgir

Commerce Minister Khurram Dastgir said on Wednesday Pakistan has completed homework to grant Non Discriminatory Market Access (NDMA) status to India and the green signal is awaited from new Modi government. Commerce Minister who has recently returned from
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
12 killed, 13 injured in road accident

12 killed, 13 injured in road accident

At least 12 people were killed and 13 others injured when a truck loaded with woods fell down on a van near Machiwal in District Vehari. A spokesman of Vehari Police said that the ill-fated van was on the way from Burewala to Vehari when the driver of woo
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
LDA recovers Rs 1.2 million from 15 residential buildings

LDA recovers Rs 1.2 million from 15 residential buildings

Staff of the Commercialisation and Recovery Directorates of Town Planning Wing of Lahore Development Authority (LDA) recovered an amount of Rs 1.2 million from 15 residential buildings, being used illegally for commercial purpose in different blocks of Al
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Rich tributes paid to mothers at SCCI programme

Rich tributes paid to mothers at SCCI programme

Speaker paid rich tributes to the mothers in a special programme held in connection with the 'Mothers' Day' arranged by Departmental Committee of Women Entrepreneurs of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Paucity of funds: SEF unable to run 1,000 schools under IELP

Paucity of funds: SEF unable to run 1,000 schools under IELP

Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) has been facing acute shortage of funds as, according to sources, the Foundation received only Rs 250 million as against its current fiscal year's allocation of Rs 1 billion under Integrated Education Learning Programme (I
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Encroachments removed from North Karachi

Encroachments removed from North Karachi

Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's anti encroachments cell on Wednesday removed encroachments and other illegal structure from different parts of North Karachi. Encroachments removed from different areas of North Karachi included cabins, roadside hotels,
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
10 injured in blast near Rangers headquarters

10 injured in blast near Rangers headquarters

At least 10 persons were injured in a roadside bomb blast near Rangers Headquarters in the remits of North Nazimabad police station, here on Wednesday. According to Sub-Inspector Nawaz Gondal, the bomb, which was planted in a motorcycle, was detonated thr
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Government warns AJK of power disconnection

Government warns AJK of power disconnection

The federal government has asked Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) government to pay Nepra determined actual tariff of Rs 14.65 per unit or be ready for disconnection. This was disclosed by Additional Secretary Incharge Ministry of Water and Power, Saifullah
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Use of force not a solution: Sami

Use of force not a solution: Sami

Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S) and head of Taliban's Peace Committee Maulana Samiul Haq has said that peace could only be established through meaningful dialogue, and the use of force is not a solution to the issue. The incumbent rulers, stake
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Cotton futures drop for eighth straight session as investors exit

Cotton futures drop for eighth straight session as investors exit

ICE cotton slipped to an eighth straight daily loss on Tuesday in the longest rout in more than six months as investors exited on forecasts for rain in key growing regions of Texas, the top-producing US state, and on signs of increasing supplies. The most
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Shanghai copper sags

Shanghai copper sags

The most-traded August copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange sagged 1.6 percent to 48,020 yuan ($7,700) a tonne on Wednesday. "I think it's reasonable that it falls considering LME copper looks unable to claim $7,000," a Singapore based trader
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Nickel and copper fall

Nickel and copper fall

Nickel fell on Wednesday as investors cashed in on gains after the price reached a 27-month peak last week, while a shortage of the metal following an ore export ban by Indonesia helped limit the downside. Three-month nickel on the London Metal Exchange (
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Rubber flat

Rubber flat

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures ended flat on Wednesday as firm oil lent support, but the gains were offset by a stronger yen, dealers said. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for October delivery ended unchanged at 203.4 yen ($2.01) per kg. "Tok
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Palm oil dips

Palm oil dips

Malaysian palm oil futures fell for the fourth straight day on Wednesday, dropping to a more than four-month low after weak Chinese edible oil markets and a stronger ringgit triggered technical selling. The benchmark August contract on the Bursa Malaysia
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Coffee, sugar drop

Coffee, sugar drop

Arabica coffee futures on ICE sank on Wednesday, under pressure from position rolling out of the spot contract and uncertainty over the severity of crop damage in top grower Brazil due to drought earlier this year. ICE raw sugar fell on sluggish demand an
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Platinum rises in New York

Platinum rises in New York

Platinum group metals rose on Tuesday as South Africa's longest and costliest miners' strike ground on, while gold edged up as gains in the dollar held it near key chart support. Platinum gained in intraday trade after refiner Johnson Matthey said it beli
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Gold steadies in Asia

Gold steadies in Asia

Gold was steady below $1,300 an ounce on Wednesday as weaker equities burnished its appeal as a hedge, with investors waiting for cues from minutes of the US Federal Reserve's April policy meeting due later in the day. Platinum rose as labour strikes in t
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Gold down in Europe

Gold down in Europe

Gold fell on Wednesday, as the dollar and equities staged a rebound after a slow start to the day and investors remained cautious ahead of minutes of the US Federal Reserve's April policy meeting, due later in the day. Palladium touched a near three-year
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans rebound

US MIDDAY: soyabeans rebound

US soyabean futures jumped more than 1 percent on Wednesday in a bargain-buying bounce from the prior session's steep declines and on concerns about tight US supplies ahead of the autumn harvest. Corn futures were mixed after sinking to an 11-week low ear
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold stays lower

US MIDDAY: gold stays lower

Gold fell early on Wednesday as the dollar climbed and equities maintained gains after minutes of the US Federal Reserve's last policy meeting showed the central bank began to lay groundwork for an eventual retreat from stimulus but no final decisions wer
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Mortgage controls no panacea for UK housing risks

Mortgage controls no panacea for UK housing risks

The Bank of England wants to avoid resorting to higher interest rates to cool Britain's housing market, but the pace at which prices are climbing and the experience of other countries suggest it might not manage to delay for very long. Canada and New Zeal
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
How does the law view an insurance fraud?

How does the law view an insurance fraud?

Generally offences related to fraud are either defined in the penal codes or in certain countries like Finland, Norway, Luxembourg and Czech Republic where there are specific laws to deal with insurance fraud.
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
VIEWPOINT: The Modi wave

VIEWPOINT: The Modi wave

The Modi wave, as the man himself predicted, has swept the Indian elections giving the Hindu nationalist BJP under him the largest parliamentary majority in 30 years. The factors behind Congress party's rout are obvious: incumbency, corruption, sluggish e
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Government cannot remain aloof

Government cannot remain aloof

After days of street demonstrations and issuance of fatwas (religious edicts) by various religious leaders and provocative talk shows hosted by some sections of the media against a rival for airing highly objectionable content involving religious figures,
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Budget leak

Budget leak

As has become the norm, expenditure allocations and revenue targets for the forthcoming fiscal year have been leaked to the media a couple of weeks before the budget announcement in parliament. Unfortunately though it has rarely, if ever, caused panic buy
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Zardari condoles death of Mohsin Qureshi

Zardari condoles death of Mohsin Qureshi

Former President Asif Ali Zardari has condoled the death of former member national assembly of Pakistan Peoples Party from Muzaffargarh district, Mohsin Qureshi, who passed away yesterday after prolonged illness. The former President also paid tributes to
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
China to set up joint agriculture research centre at UAF

China to set up joint agriculture research centre at UAF

China Academy of Agricultural Sciences will set up joint agricultural research centre in Pakistan for strengthening the sector with new varieties, innovative approaches and to ensure food security in the region. This was discussed at a meeting held betwee
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Punjab Assembly passes four bills

Punjab Assembly passes four bills

Punjab Assembly here on Wednesday passed four bills under the chair of acting speaker Sher Ali Gorchani. The bills passed were: 'The Punjab Public Private Partnership Bill 2014', 'Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering and Technology Multan Bill
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Phool Nagar rescue station inaugurated

Phool Nagar rescue station inaugurated

Punjab Acting Governor Rana Mohammad Iqbal inaugurated Phool Nagar Rescue Station on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Rana Iqbal termed Rescue 1122 as public friendly service. He said that Rescue 1122 emergency services will be provided to all citizen
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
FCCI hails Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act

FCCI hails Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act

Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act, 2013 (RTI) is a positive step towards a transparent, efficient and publicly acceptable governance system in Punjab, said Engr. Suhail Bin Rashid, President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCC).
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Urs of Wasif Ali Wasif commences today

Urs of Wasif Ali Wasif commences today

The 22nd three-day Urs of renowned Sufi Saint and intellectual Hazrat Wasif Ali Wasif will commence from May 22 (today) which will continue for three days. According to the programme, floral wreath will be laid at the mazar of Hazrat Wasif Ali Wasif locat
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
'Democracy, institutions strengthening in country'

'Democracy, institutions strengthening in country'

Member National Assembly, Hamza Shahbaz Sharif has said that democracy and democratic institutions are strengthening in the country. He said that the fruits of democracy should reach the masses for the promotion of democracy. He said that Pakistan has suf
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (May 21, 2014) and the forecast for Thursday (May 22, 2014).

Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
98 alleged criminals held

98 alleged criminals held

City police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested around 98 alleged criminals in different targeted raids and encounters conducted at various parts of metropolis during last 24 hours. According to police, they have conducted some 96 targeted raids and six
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (May 21, 2014).

Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Warid, SKMCH carry out anti-tobacco awareness drive

Warid, SKMCH carry out anti-tobacco awareness drive

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme, Warid Telecom has once again conducted a massive anti-tobacco awareness campaign in collaboration with Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) in a bid to highlight the adverse effect
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (May 21, 2014).

Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
Nawaz, others: petitioner seeks contempt proceedings

Nawaz, others: petitioner seeks contempt proceedings

A contempt of court petition filed in Lahore High Court has urged the court to take action against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his wife Kalsoom Nawaz, son Hussain Nawaz, PML-Q Chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Humayon Akhtar Khan for refusing to receive
Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 22 May, 2014 12:00am
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