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Print - 2014-09-23
Cotton plunges after China announces plans to slash imports

Cotton plunges after China announces plans to slash imports

ICE cotton dropped to a seven-week low on Monday after China announced plans to slash imports next year, a long-awaited announcement that confirmed market fears that a policy overhaul will remove the world's top buyer from the market. The benchmark Decemb
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Oil prices fall on sluggish demand, ample supply

Oil prices fall on sluggish demand, ample supply

Crude oil futures fell on Monday as ample supply and slowing economic growth in Europe and China outweighed expectations of a cut in oil output from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec). Concerns over extended stagnation in Europe,
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
LDA declares 347 private housing schemes illegal

LDA declares 347 private housing schemes illegal

The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has informed that a total of 347 private housing schemes situated in the districts of Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib and Kasur of Lahore Division were illegal, including 98 situated in the provincial metropolis.
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
'NDMA from India more vital before MFN status'

'NDMA from India more vital before MFN status'

Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (MCCI) sub-committee on Engineering's convenor Iqbal Hassan pointed out the trade balance heavily tilted in favour of India due to whole array of regulatory duties and other levies on imports from Pakistan besides
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Disqualification of MNA: LHC overrules objection on petition

Disqualification of MNA: LHC overrules objection on petition

The Lahore High Court here on Monday overruled of an objection on a petition seeking disqualification of MNA Isphandyar Bhandar allegedly involved in embezzlement of public money. The Registrar office had raised an objection over the petition that the pre
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
WASA illegally converts storm, rain drains into sewage drains

WASA illegally converts storm, rain drains into sewage drains

Water and Sanitation Agency Lahore has illegally converted several storm rain drains into sewage drains creating health hazards and pollution for hundreds of thousands of people and changing master-plan of the metropolis city. In his written reply to a co
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
No fear of dengue outbreak this year: experts

No fear of dengue outbreak this year: experts

Punjab University Dengue Research Group's (DRG) experts have predicted that according to results of laboratory tests on adult dengue mosquitoes, larvae and other samples, there is no fear of dengue outbreak this year.
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
'Go Nawaz, Shahbaz go' slogans voice of every heart: Elahi

'Go Nawaz, Shahbaz go' slogans voice of every heart: Elahi

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) senior central leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi has said "Go Nawaz, Shahbaz Go" slogans have become voice of every heart and now N-League leaders and workers were also raising these slogans. He
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Dawood Lawrencepur Limited

Dawood Lawrencepur Limited

Dawood Lawrencepur Limited (KSE: DLL) was incorporated as a public limited company on 2004 by the amalgamation of Lawrencepur Woolen and Textile Mills Limited, Dawood Cotton Mills Limited Burewala Textile Mills Limited and Dilon Limited. The registered ad
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Dawood Lawrencepur Limited

Dawood Lawrencepur Limited

Dawood Lawrencepur Limited (KSE: DLL) was incorporated as a public limited company on 2004 by the amalgamation of Lawrencepur Woolen and Textile Mills Limited, Dawood Cotton Mills Limited Burewala Textile Mills Limited and Dilon Limited. The registered ad
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Sindh Governor summons PA on September 25

Sindh Governor summons PA on September 25

Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan has summoned the provincial assembly of Sindh to meet on Thursday on September 25, 2014 at 10 am in the Sindh assembly building, Karachi.
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
8th Pakistan Microfinance Forum on November 25

8th Pakistan Microfinance Forum on November 25

The eighth Pakistan Microfinance Forum 2014 organised annually by Shamrock Conferences International will take place on November 25, at a local hotel. Representatives from the State Bank of Pakistan, government organisations, regulatory bodies, microfinan
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
8th Pakistan Microfinance Forum on November 25

8th Pakistan Microfinance Forum on November 25

The eighth Pakistan Microfinance Forum 2014 organised annually by Shamrock Conferences International will take place on November 25, at a local hotel. Representatives from the State Bank of Pakistan, government organisations, regulatory bodies, microfinan
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
'Russia wants to increase fruit and vegetable imports'

'Russia wants to increase fruit and vegetable imports'

Co-Chairman of Pakistan Fruit, Vegetables Exporters Importers and Merchants Association (PFVA) Waheed Ahmed, who led a 20-member delegation of fruit and vegetable merchants to Russia last week, told Business Recorder that Russia has expressed keen
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Call to involve anthropologists in framing social policies

Call to involve anthropologists in framing social policies

Speakers at a seminar have called for involving anthropologists in framing social policies in the country in an attempt to avoid negative impacts in the society across Pakistan and stressed the need for empowering local communities so that they may solve
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
US CG hands over 1,000 bullet-proof jackets to Sindh police

US CG hands over 1,000 bullet-proof jackets to Sindh police

Consul-General of the United States, Brian Heath and officials of the US State Department's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) on Tuesday handed over six police trucks, 1,000 bullet-proof jackets and helmets to the Sindh p
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
PSM employees to get salaries before Eid

PSM employees to get salaries before Eid

Pakistan Steels Mill (PSM) announced that salaries of their employees will be paid before Eid-ul-Azha, said a spokesperson of PSM here on Monday. According to a statement, he said that after receiving the 5th instalment of government's financial package,
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
PSM receives two shipments of 70,000MTN iron ore

PSM receives two shipments of 70,000MTN iron ore

"Two shipments of 20,000 MTN and 50,000 MTN of iron ore have arrived at Pakistan Steel Jetty, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi and a ship of 50,000 MTN is being unloaded since September 19," Shazim Akhtar, spokesperson said. The iron ore has been imported
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Sales tax: FBR receives lukewarm response from retail sector

Sales tax: FBR receives lukewarm response from retail sector

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far appeared feeble to bring retail sector into tax net, despite issuing over 5500 notices; it was learnt here on Monday. According to sources, although the FBR is keen to go all out to bring retail sector into ta
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Three bullet-riddled bodies found in Khuzdar

Three bullet-riddled bodies found in Khuzdar

Three bodies were found on late Sunday in Balochistan's Khuzdar district, police said. After spotting the bodies in Wadh Tehsil, locals informed the administration, a police official told media. The bodies were shifted to Civil Hospital Khuzdar; where one
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Five killed, four injured in Karachi

Five killed, four injured in Karachi

Five people were killed while four others injured in separate incidents of violence here on Monday. According to police and rescue sources, Javed, son of Aziz, was shot dead by unknown people near Light House, in the jurisdictions of Napier police station
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Prince Mohiuddin offers help to end unrest in Balochistan

Prince Mohiuddin offers help to end unrest in Balochistan

Fifteen years of insurgency and its impacts on Baloch society, has concerned Prince Mohiuddin Ahmedzai Baloch, a member of Kalat royal family and former federal minister in General Zia regime. While addressing a press conference here at Karachi Press Club
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
59 alleged criminals arrested

59 alleged criminals arrested

The city police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested 59 alleged criminals in different targeted raids and encounters conducted in various parts of Karachi during last 24 hours. Police said in 88 raids and three encounters carried out as a part of the on-go
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
PHMA elects office-bearers for 2014-15

PHMA elects office-bearers for 2014-15

As announced in the Annual General Meeting of Southern Zone, Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) held on Saturday, September 20, at PHMA House, Karachi, the Zonal Committee unanimously elected Muhammad Babar Khan, Chairman; Zakir
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Parliamentarians condemn sit-ins

Parliamentarians condemn sit-ins

A national representative body having supreme legislative powers within Pakistan has condemned the sit-ins of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT). The parliament - made up Senate and National Assembly - has expressed complete d
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Doubts and distrust over Afghan power deal

Doubts and distrust over Afghan power deal

Secret election results and an uneasy power-sharing deal have raised fears that the legacy of the US-led intervention in Afghanistan will be a government that lacks the legitimacy or strength to avert the risk of a return to civil war. A vast array of for
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Gabon's dream of a Bantu cultural centre fades into a costly mirage

Gabon's dream of a Bantu cultural centre fades into a costly mirage

Two grandiose elephant tusks guard the doors of a palace built to celebrate the cultural heritage of Africa's Bantu tribes, which gradually settled across much of the continent, but beyond them the huge building is a ruin. "Welcome to the Ciciba!" a young
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Writing on the wall

Writing on the wall

On September 20, the joint session of the parliament ended without finding a solution that could end the over 5-week long public protests in Islamabad (that are now becoming countrywide) demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister, the Chief Minister
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
MPS: A judgement based on observable phenomena

MPS: A judgement based on observable phenomena

The State Bank in its Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) released on 20th September, 2014 once again decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10 percent. In announcing the decision, however, the SBP has mainly factored the emerging risks to the economy i
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Measures against Congo virus

Measures against Congo virus

Pursuant to directions of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, health authorities are finalising precautionary measures against Congo virus. After the arrival of sacrificial animals in the markets for Eid-ul-Azha, Health department and concerned institut
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
NAB's forensic lab inaugurated

NAB's forensic lab inaugurated

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Qamar Zaman Chaudhry visited office of the Regional Bureau Rawalpindi on Monday and inaugurated NAB's Forensic Laboratory. Director General (DG) NAB Rawalpindi, DG Training and Research Division (T&R) and othe
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Outstanding performance: Peshawar, Kohat police honoured

Outstanding performance: Peshawar, Kohat police honoured

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Nasir Khan Durrani in a ceremony held at CPO on Monday awarded Peshawar and Kohat police officers and jawans on outstanding performance against kidnappers, killers and recovery of arms and ammunitio
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Consumer goods market: Dar asks CCP chief to ensure fair play

Consumer goods market: Dar asks CCP chief to ensure fair play

Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Monday chaired a meeting with a delegation from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to review its performance and address the issues it has been facing in undertaking its functions. Dr Joseph Wil
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Two killed in road mishap

Two killed in road mishap

Two persons, including a woman were killed in a road accident, while another eight were injured, said police sources. According to the police, the accident between two vehicles took place at the Shami Road in Cantonment area of the city. A person killed o
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Sunni scholars' murder part of planned conspiracy: Mufti Naeem

Sunni scholars' murder part of planned conspiracy: Mufti Naeem

Administrator Jamia Binoria Aalmia Mufti Muhammad Naeem while strongly condemning the assassination of Jamia Taleemul Quran Rawalpindi Deputy Administrator Maulana Mufti Amanullah said that the government had miserably failed in protecting lives of the pe
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Mobilink, Quintessentially Lifestyle sign partnership

Mobilink, Quintessentially Lifestyle sign partnership

Mobilink has partnered with "Quintessentially Lifestyle" to provide top quality concierge services as a means to provide the best lifestyle and travel experience to customers through a bouquet of exclusively designed services. The partnership was announce
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
US wants peaceful, economically stable Pakistan: Williams

US wants peaceful, economically stable Pakistan: Williams

United States (US) wants to see Pakistan as a secure, peaceful, prosper, democratically and economically stable country free from the menace of terrorism. Thomas Williams, Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy, Islamabad on Monday expressed these views whil
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
MRC resolves to create Mohajir province

MRC resolves to create Mohajir province

The Mohajir Rabita Council (MRC) has resolved to achieve the target of a separate Mohajir province in Sindh under all circumstances. The decision was made during a high profile meeting of the MRC at its office in Karachi late Sunday night. The meeting tab
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Zardari welcomes unity government agreement in Afghanistan

Zardari welcomes unity government agreement in Afghanistan

Ex-President and co-chairman of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari has warmly welcomed the power sharing agreement for carving out a unity government in Afghanistan as 'crossing a milestone by Afghanistan in the journey along the road to enter
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Nearly 50 percent of cancers are diagnosed late: study

Nearly 50 percent of cancers are diagnosed late: study

A new study has found that nearly half of cancers are diagnosed only when the disease is at an advanced stage, meaning treatment is both more expensive and less likely to succeed. Cancer Research UK's Chief Executive Harpal Kumar said that report provides
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
PCJCCI president hails revival of textile city project

PCJCCI president hails revival of textile city project

President Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Shah Faisal Afridi while appreciating the revival of Pakistan Textile city project hoped that it would attract local and foreign investors in large number. About the significance of the p
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
PTI, PAT marches: hearing adjourned till September 29

PTI, PAT marches: hearing adjourned till September 29

A full bench of the Lahore High Court, while hearing petitions against marches of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), adjourned the hearing till September 29 as law officer sought time to submit their replies.
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Smuggled turtles released in the wild

Smuggled turtles released in the wild

Officials and environmentalists on Monday released some 200 rare turtles into the River Indus after the reptiles were retrieved from a south-western Chinese town where they were seized by customs officials. The Black Pond Turtles, which are listed as a "v
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Court acquits PPP MNA in illegal weapons case

Court acquits PPP MNA in illegal weapons case

The Additional District and Sessions court on Monday acquitted Pakistan People's Party (PPP) MNA Shahjahan Baloch in three cases of illegal weapons and hand grenades possession. Three cases of illegal arms possession had been registered against Member of
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Nine dead in truck-car collision

Nine dead in truck-car collision

At least nine persons died and one injured due to fatal collision between a truck and two cars in Haripur district on Monday. According to Haripur Police spokesman, the tragic incident occurred in Daidan area on Haripur-Hasanabdal Road in the limits of Ko
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Bank robberies Improvement sought in security protocols

Bank robberies Improvement sought in security protocols

Representatives of different banks operational in Karachi have sought improvement in security protocols to help avert instances of bank robberies in the metropolis. In a meeting chaired by Commissioner of Karachi, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui on Monday to review
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
US assisting Pakistan in energy sector: Heath

US assisting Pakistan in energy sector: Heath

Consul General of the Unites States, Brian Heath, said here on Monday that the US has been assisting Pakistan in overcoming its energy crisis on priority. Moreover, the US was also working on various projects to renovate Pakistan's existing power stations
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Zafar Ullah Khan Tarar made Judge AC-V Lahore

Zafar Ullah Khan Tarar made Judge AC-V Lahore

President Mamnoon Hussain, on the advice of the Prime Minister, has approved the appointment of Zafar Ullah Khan Tarar, District & Sessions Judge as Judge, Accountability Court-V, Lahore. According to a press release issued by the President House here on
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Capacity building session held in Korangi

Capacity building session held in Korangi

"Karachi, the city of lights is caught in the vicious cycle of target killings, extortion, religious extremism and terrorism, which has serious implications for the youth of Karachi" this was stated by a student who was part of the first batch of students
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Flood victims: FCCI refutes allegation of forced donation

Flood victims: FCCI refutes allegation of forced donation

Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) has strongly refuted the allegations of forced extortion of donations for the flood affectees and said that local business community in line with its strong and glorious traditions of philanthropy is volu
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
S M Tanveer elected central chairman APTMA

S M Tanveer elected central chairman APTMA

S M Tanveer has been elected unopposed Central Chairman APTMA for 2014-15. He is currently holding the office of Chairman APTMA Punjab. No nomination paper was filed against him for this post before the Election Commission APTMA within due date. The last
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
PHMA North Zone elects office-bearers

PHMA North Zone elects office-bearers

Usman Jawed was elected uncontested Chairman of Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) North Zone here during Annual Election of the Association. Similarly Rana Altaf Ahmad and Rafi Soni were elected Sr Vice Chairman and Vice Chairm
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Assistance to flood affectees: First instalment will be paid before Eid

Assistance to flood affectees: First instalment will be paid before Eid

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that the first instalment of financial assistance will be paid without any discrimination to the heads of the flood affected families in the areas that have suffered losses of 40 percent or more befor
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
PPCBL allocates Rs 2.5 billion for Rabi crops

PPCBL allocates Rs 2.5 billion for Rabi crops

The Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Ltd (PPCBL) has allocated Rs 2.5 billion for advancing agriculture loans for Rabi crops 2014-15, PPCBL President and CEO Muhammad Ayub said here on Monday. These loans will be given to small farmers next month throu
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Food insecurity: Plant scientists deliberate on looming threat

Food insecurity: Plant scientists deliberate on looming threat

Plant scientists on Monday deliberated upon the looming threat of food insecurity to the world at the opening day of the international conference on plant sciences at the Government College University, Lahore. About 241 scientists are scheduled to present
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Political impasse: JI striving for peaceful solution: Siraj

Political impasse: JI striving for peaceful solution: Siraj

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Sirajul Haq has said the Political Jirga had been striving hard for a peaceful solution of the current political impasse for last 40 days in order to prevent the demise of "whatever democracy we have". Addressing a mass wedding party
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
JI holding Ijtemah at Minar-e-Pakistan from November 21

JI holding Ijtemah at Minar-e-Pakistan from November 21

The Jamaat e Islami is holding a three day Ijtemah (congregation) at the Minar e Pakistan from November 21 to 23. It is expecting participation of lakhs of people from all over the country in the Ijtemah. A high level meeting held at Mansoora chaired by t
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
PIAF-FA wins seven seats of LCCI Corporate class

PIAF-FA wins seven seats of LCCI Corporate class

The PIAF-Founders Alliance Monday made clean sweep by winning all the seven seats of the LCCI Corporate Class for the year 2014-15. As many as 1068 votes were polled out of 2386 while 15 votes were rejected because of technical reasons. PIAF-Founder Allia
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Flood death toll rises to 357: NDMA

Flood death toll rises to 357: NDMA

The death toll in floods climbed to 357 from 346, whereas another 610 were injured in the country, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Monday. The authority has announced the death of 11 more people in Punjab of which 5 were reported
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Tribal areas: President to take measures for socioeconomic uplift

Tribal areas: President to take measures for socioeconomic uplift

President Mamnoon Hussain reiterated the resolve to take all necessary measures for the socio-economic uplift of tribal areas and bringing the region at par with the developed parts of the country. The President paid rich tributes to the sacrifices render
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Punjab chief minister and French envoy discuss ties

Punjab chief minister and French envoy discuss ties

Ambassador of France Philippe Thiebaud met Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif here on Monday and discussed matters of mutual interest and bilateral relations in the meeting. Talking to the French Ambassador, the CM said France was an important country o
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
MCCI chief slams Mepco for inflated bills

MCCI chief slams Mepco for inflated bills

President of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Khawaja Muhammad Usman on Monday has criticised Mepco for issuing inflated bills for the month of August 2014, and urged the government to conduct a thorough investigation into this matter as mor
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Bilawal condemns attack on PPP activist in Swabi

Bilawal condemns attack on PPP activist in Swabi

Chairman Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday condemned the attack on the Hujra of his party leader, Major Fida (Retd) in Maneri Payan area Swabi.
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
No differences with Sharif brothers: Punjab Governor

No differences with Sharif brothers: Punjab Governor

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has said that he never had any differences with the Sharif Brothers. He said he had accepted the position of the Punjab Governor as a challenge and he will continue to serve the people, a private television channel
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Misuse of funds: show-cause notices issued to 79 municipal officers

Misuse of funds: show-cause notices issued to 79 municipal officers

Sindh Minister for Information and Local Government, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has issued show-cause notices to 79 town municipal officers for their failure to submit six-month audit report. He also suspended five officers of Town Municipal Administrations (TM
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
12 UCs of District Central identified as high polio risk

12 UCs of District Central identified as high polio risk

Deputy Commissioner, District Central, Karachi, Dr Syed Saifur Rehman here on Monday identified 12 union councils in the district as at high risk due to reported instances of refusals by concerned parents in getting their under five children vaccinated ag
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
'Overcharging, hoardings will not be tolerated at any cost'

'Overcharging, hoardings will not be tolerated at any cost'

The Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yaseen said over charging and hoardings will not be tolerated at any cost in the province and daily use commodities will only be sold at the government specified rates. Bilal was chairing a meeting of the price control commi
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Sartaj and Iranian Foreign Minister: Zarif discuss regional issues

Sartaj and Iranian Foreign Minister: Zarif discuss regional issues

Adviser to Pakistan's Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz, and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif discussed subjects of bilateral interest, including the Pak-Iran gas-pipeline, at a meeting on Monday. "Views were also ex
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
JIT starts probe into terror charges against Imran and Qadri

JIT starts probe into terror charges against Imran and Qadri

A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) formed to probe terrorism charges against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri started its work on Monday. The team, which is being headed by SP Saddar
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Provision of security to Zehri: IHC summons Secretary Interior

Provision of security to Zehri: IHC summons Secretary Interior

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday summoned the Secretary Interior to appear and explain on September 29 that why Senator Mir Israrullah Zehri was not being provided security despite court's orders. A single member bench of the IHC comprising Justic
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan stands divided in rich & poor, says Imran

Pakistan stands divided in rich & poor, says Imran

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan said on Monday that Pakistan stand divided between have and have-nots where elite class have got all the luxuries and poor masses are deprived of even basic necessities of life as well as human rights. Addressi
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Rally held to mark World Day of Peace

Rally held to mark World Day of Peace

The Peace and Human Development (PHD), Association of Women for Awareness and Motivation (AWAM) in collaboration with the Adara Samaji Behbood (ASB), Kuknas and Awami Workers Party (AWP) jointly staged a rally entitled 'The Right of Peoples to Peace' to m
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Commissioner directs abolition of illegal trucks stands

Commissioner directs abolition of illegal trucks stands

Commissioner, Peshawar Division, Munir Azam has directed the abolition of all illegal trucks stands and shifting of the existing trucks stand on a specified spot. He has also ordered the acquisition of land for four specific official slaughter houses outs
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Iran arrests 11 over SMS Khomeini insults: report

Iran arrests 11 over SMS Khomeini insults: report

Eleven Iranians accused of sending insulting SMS text messages about Islamic republic founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini have been arrested in the southern province of Shiraz, a newspaper reported on Monday. "After monitoring social network applications
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Iran arrests 11 over SMS Khomeini insults: report

Iran arrests 11 over SMS Khomeini insults: report

Eleven Iranians accused of sending insulting SMS text messages about Islamic republic founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini have been arrested in the southern province of Shiraz, a newspaper reported on Monday. "After monitoring social network applications
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Tax Year 2013: Audit cases to be selected through random computer ballot

Tax Year 2013: Audit cases to be selected through random computer ballot

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that the audit cases would be selected through random computer balloting to the extent of 12 percent of total returns of taxpayers filed for the Tax Year 2013 (Income Tax)/Tax Period July 1, 2012 to June 30
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Tax Year 2013: Audit cases to be selected through random computer ballot

Tax Year 2013: Audit cases to be selected through random computer ballot

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that the audit cases would be selected through random computer balloting to the extent of 12 percent of total returns of taxpayers filed for the Tax Year 2013 (Income Tax)/Tax Period July 1, 2012 to June 30
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Tax Year 2013: Audit cases to be selected through random computer ballot

Tax Year 2013: Audit cases to be selected through random computer ballot

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that the audit cases would be selected through random computer balloting to the extent of 12 percent of total returns of taxpayers filed for the Tax Year 2013 (Income Tax)/Tax Period July 1, 2012 to June 30
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
In Chile, strike at world''s largest copper mine

In Chile, strike at world''s largest copper mine

Workers at Chile''s Escondida Mine, the world''s biggest privately owned copper mine, began a 24-hour "warning" strike Monday over working conditions. The 2,000 employees who skipped work vowed a second day of strikes Wednesday and refused to rule out fur
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
In Chile, strike at world's largest copper mine

In Chile, strike at world's largest copper mine

Workers at Chile's Escondida Mine, the world's biggest privately owned copper mine, began a 24-hour "warning" strike Monday over working conditions. The 2,000 employees who skipped work vowed a second day of strikes Wednesday and refused to rule out furth
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (September 22, 2014) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 23, 2014).

Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
In Chile, strike at world's largest copper mine

In Chile, strike at world's largest copper mine

Workers at Chile's Escondida Mine, the world's biggest privately owned copper mine, began a 24-hour "warning" strike Monday over working conditions. The 2,000 employees who skipped work vowed a second day of strikes Wednesday and refused to rule out furth
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (September 22, 2014).

Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Election material destroyed in Lahore school fire

Election material destroyed in Lahore school fire

A major fire erupted in Central Model School at Rati Gun road on Monday, resulting in loss of Election Commission's material. Fire brigade team reached the school for extinguishing the while the school was evacuated. According to reports, the fire erupted
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (September 22, 2014).

Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Election material destroyed in Lahore school fire

Election material destroyed in Lahore school fire

A major fire erupted in Central Model School at Rati Gun road on Monday, resulting in loss of Election Commission's material. Fire brigade team reached the school for extinguishing the while the school was evacuated. According to reports, the fire erupted
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
World of crises awaits leaders at UN

World of crises awaits leaders at UN

World leaders are gearing up to confront grim life or death challenges this week at the United Nations, seeking ways to halt jihadist militants in Iraq and Syria and stem the spread of Ebola. More than 140 heads of states and governments are converging on
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
World of crises awaits leaders at UN

World of crises awaits leaders at UN

World leaders are gearing up to confront grim life or death challenges this week at the United Nations, seeking ways to halt jihadist militants in Iraq and Syria and stem the spread of Ebola. More than 140 heads of states and governments are converging on
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (September 22, 2014).

Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Indus in low flood at Sukkur

Indus in low flood at Sukkur

After wreaking havoc in Punjab for two weeks, the first wave of the flash flood in the River Chenab entered Arabian Sea on Monday when 93,596 cusecs of water was discharged downstream the Kotri Barrage in the Indus Delta. The River Chenab had attained ver
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (September 22, 2014) and for Tuesday (September 23, 2014).
Published 23 Sep, 2014 12:00am
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