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Print - 2014-12-06
Strengthening democracy and institutions: President hails role of EU

Strengthening democracy and institutions: President hails role of EU

President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday hailed the role of European Union for strengthening democracy and democratic institutions in Pakistan. The President was talking to Member of the European Parliament and Vice President of Parliamentary Development Commi
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
IESCO notice

IESCO notice

According to IESCO spokesman, due to electricity maintenance/development work, power supply of the following feeders to remain suspended: On December 09, from 08:00am to 12:00noon, Line Park, Dhoda, Bhall, Bhangali, Main Bazaar, Bilalabad, D S Bilawal, Ta
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
IHC grants pre-arrest bail to MNA Ejaz Chaudhry

IHC grants pre-arrest bail to MNA Ejaz Chaudhry

The Islamabad High Court on Friday granted pre-arrest bail to Ejaz Chaudhry, a Member of National Assembly, who has recently quit ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). A single-member bench headed by Justice N
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan Railways approves two-minute stop

Pakistan Railways approves two-minute stop

Pakistan Railways (PR) has approved a two-minute stop for Millat Express (17 Up/18 Down) at Mehrabpur and Sadiqabad Stations till February 28, 2015 on temporary basis for facilitating the passengers. PR Spokesman announced this here on Friday, and also di
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Eradication of weeds: growers advised to pay attention

Eradication of weeds: growers advised to pay attention

Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has advised the growers of 'grams' crop to pay special attention on eradication of weeds from their fields as fast pace growth of weeds is witnessed because of high moisture. It may lead to reduction in the yield, said
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Anti-polio drive in Sialkot to start on December 8

Anti-polio drive in Sialkot to start on December 8

All necessary arrangements have been finalised for launching a three day anti-polio drive in Sialkot district. The campaign will be started on December 8th in Sialkot district said District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Nadeem Sarwar.
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Staple food crops pricing: CCP takes note of suspected cartelization

Staple food crops pricing: CCP takes note of suspected cartelization

Dr Joseph Wilson, Chairman Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Friday disclosed that the CCP has taken notice of the suspected cartelisation in staple food crops pricing and is sharing data with the relevant ministries. On the occasion of a seminar o
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
KP business community seeks fresh fiscal relief package

KP business community seeks fresh fiscal relief package

Business community of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa demanded the government to announce a fresh fiscal relief package, what they said that situation is still precarious in term security and law and order in the province.
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Punjab government paying Rs 1,000 to each blind person, PA told

Punjab government paying Rs 1,000 to each blind person, PA told

Punjab Assembly was told on Friday that the provincial government was paying Rs 1,000 to each registered blind person in Punjab. The 11th session of the provincial legislature was held here with Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal in the chair. Two newly-elected
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
EU envoy advocates enhanced Pakistan-India trade to reduce tensions

EU envoy advocates enhanced Pakistan-India trade to reduce tensions

Lars-Gunnar Wigemark, Ambassador of EU delegation to Pakistan has urged to increase trade between Pakistan and India to reduce tension between the two countries. Speaking at a seminar organised by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on the occasi
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
ICAP holds certificate- distribution ceremony

ICAP holds certificate- distribution ceremony

The certificate distribution ceremony for the newly qualified Chartered Accountants was hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and organized by the Southern Regional Committee (SRC), ICAP, recently at a local hotel in Karachi.
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Honda Atlas Cars: Nippon Paint becomes authorised supplier

Honda Atlas Cars: Nippon Paint becomes authorised supplier

Nippon Paint Pakistan, after dominating decorative segment of the paint industry in Pakistan, achieved another milestone in this market proving its excellence in Passenger Cars of the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) segment as well. Nippon Paint Pa
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
9th Cabinet Committee's meeting on GSP Plus held

9th Cabinet Committee's meeting on GSP Plus held

Ninth Cabinet Committee's meeting on GSP Plus was held under the chairmanship of Minister for Industries, Chaudhry Muhammad Shafique at Civil Secretariat. Minister for Labour & Human Resource, Raja Ashfaq Sarwar, provincial secretaries and officials of Pu
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
'Government working day and night to end loadshedding'

'Government working day and night to end loadshedding'

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said Friday that government is working day and night to end load shedding from the country. He said that it will take some time to overcome the energy crisis. He was addressing the inauguration cer
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Mepco to upgrade transmission system: CEO

Mepco to upgrade transmission system: CEO

Independent grid stations and feeders would be established for the industrial zones and estates in MEPCO region and the transmission system would be upgraded to improve power supply to consumers. This was stated by Chief Executive Officer, Multan Electric
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Clicking and clacking - finding the right keyboard for you

Clicking and clacking - finding the right keyboard for you

Anyone diving into the world of shopping for computer keyboards faces the risk of drowning in unfamiliar new terms and concepts. Take heart, there are ways to navigate the confusion. Most shoppers see the keyboard as little more than a tool that doesn't r
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Makers mull digital rear-view mirrors to cut drag on car exteriors

Makers mull digital rear-view mirrors to cut drag on car exteriors

Most drivers take the car rear-view mirror for granted, and few realise that this simple idea owes its origin to the resourceful Dorothy Levitt, once billed as the Fastest Girl on Earth. Around 100 years ago, British-born Dorothy noted in her pioneering b
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Ian McKellen: from Gandalf to Godot, it's all great

Ian McKellen: from Gandalf to Godot, it's all great

Veteran stage and film actor Ian McKellen says children want to say hello to him in the street because he plays the wizard Gandalf in the "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" movies, but he knows they know he's not the real thing. "They know you're not really
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Following in the footsteps of Hobbits in New Zealand

Following in the footsteps of Hobbits in New Zealand

The elfin tour guide Daisy Jane calls out, "Meet by the trolls," to a group of visitors as they prepare for their behind-the-scenes tour at Weta, the special-effects workshop for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies. Outside, instead of the usual "Don'
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Eternal futurist of fashion Pierre Cardin

Eternal futurist of fashion Pierre Cardin

"That coat has been round the world. That's when I actually started to make some money!" Pierre Cardin says, stopping in front of a flared, red design among the first exhibits at his new museum in Paris. One of the last survivors of the great post-war Fre
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
BRIDGE NOTES: The best try

BRIDGE NOTES: The best try

Bridge is a game which creates confidence that can become too complacent and at times triggers panic that can lead to absolute disaster. Blind spots also play their part in Bridge and many funny situations have been seen at Bridge. But in Bridge what is m
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (December 05, 2014).

Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Friday (December 05, 2014).

Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Friday (December 05, 2014).

Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (December 05, 2014).

Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (December 05, 2014).
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (December 05, 2014).

Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
India's new government kicks off privatisation drive

India's new government kicks off privatisation drive

India's new right-wing government kicked off its troubled privatisation drive Friday, selling a five-percent stake in the state-controlled Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) to generate revenue and plug a gaping budget deficit. The offer of shares in the
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
India's new government kicks off privatisation drive

India's new government kicks off privatisation drive

India's new right-wing government kicked off its troubled privatisation drive Friday, selling a five-percent stake in the state-controlled Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) to generate revenue and plug a gaping budget deficit. The offer of shares in the
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (December 05, 2014).

Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
India''s new government kicks off privatisation drive

India''s new government kicks off privatisation drive

India''s new right-wing government kicked off its troubled privatisation drive Friday, selling a five-percent stake in the state-controlled Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) to generate revenue and plug a gaping budget deficit. The offer of shares in th
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (December 05, 2014).

Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (December 05, 2014).

Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
11 troops among 17 dead: Indian army camp in IHK stormed

11 troops among 17 dead: Indian army camp in IHK stormed

Militants hurling grenades stormed an army camp in Indian held Kashmir on Friday, killing 11 troops and police in a day of violence in held Jammu and Kashmir where local elections are being held. Six of the attackers also died in the audacious raid on the
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
11 troops among 17 dead: Indian army camp in IHK stormed

11 troops among 17 dead: Indian army camp in IHK stormed

Militants hurling grenades stormed an army camp in Indian held Kashmir on Friday, killing 11 troops and police in a day of violence in held Jammu and Kashmir where local elections are being held. Six of the attackers also died in the audacious raid on the
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
US relationship with Pakistan wary but improving

US relationship with Pakistan wary but improving

The US has carried out a series of airstrikes in recent days against some of country's most wanted militants hiding in a remote border area, the latest sign of improving relations between the two reluctant allies after years of recrimination following the
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
US relationship with Pakistan wary but improving

US relationship with Pakistan wary but improving

The US has carried out a series of airstrikes in recent days against some of country's most wanted militants hiding in a remote border area, the latest sign of improving relations between the two reluctant allies after years of recrimination following the
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Prime Minister urges British businesspeople to invest in energy sector

Prime Minister urges British businesspeople to invest in energy sector

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said a stable, prosperous and democratic Afghanistan is in Pakistan's best interest. He added that it looks forward to forging a co-operative relationship with the Afghan national unity government. The Prime Minister
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Prime Minister urges British businesspeople to invest in energy sector

Prime Minister urges British businesspeople to invest in energy sector

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said a stable, prosperous and democratic Afghanistan is in Pakistan's best interest. He added that it looks forward to forging a co-operative relationship with the Afghan national unity government. The Prime Minister
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Prime Minister urges British businesspeople to invest in energy sector

Prime Minister urges British businesspeople to invest in energy sector

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said a stable, prosperous and democratic Afghanistan is in Pakistan''s best interest. He added that it looks forward to forging a co-operative relationship with the Afghan national unity government. The Prime Minister
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
$150 million loan, project agreements signed with ADB

$150 million loan, project agreements signed with ADB

The Government of Pakistan (GoP) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed loan and project agreements amounting to US 150 million dollars for the Loan No 3159/3160: Trimmu and Panjnad Barrages Improvement Project. The loan agreement was signed by Muha
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
$150 million loan, project agreements signed with ADB

$150 million loan, project agreements signed with ADB

The Government of Pakistan (GoP) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed loan and project agreements amounting to US 150 million dollars for the Loan No 3159/3160: Trimmu and Panjnad Barrages Improvement Project. The loan agreement was signed by Muha
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
$150 million loan, project agreements signed with ADB

$150 million loan, project agreements signed with ADB

The Government of Pakistan (GoP) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed loan and project agreements amounting to US 150 million dollars for the Loan No 3159/3160: Trimmu and Panjnad Barrages Improvement Project. The loan agreement was signed by Muha
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Talks with PTI: government may resume process from tomorrow

Talks with PTI: government may resume process from tomorrow

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Friday said the government is ready to hold talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and may resume the process from Sunday. "A commission under the 1956 Inquiry Commission Act may be formed to probe the alleged rigging in the
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Talks with PTI: government may resume process from tomorrow

Talks with PTI: government may resume process from tomorrow

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Friday said the government is ready to hold talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and may resume the process from Sunday. "A commission under the 1956 Inquiry Commission Act may be formed to probe the alleged rigging in the
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Imran rejects proposal

Imran rejects proposal

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Friday rejected Finance Minister Ishaq Dar's proposal to call off the sit-in to pave way for talks, saying, 'let Dar build castles in the air as PTI will continue sit-ins unless probe into rigging is c
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Imran rejects proposal

Imran rejects proposal

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Friday rejected Finance Minister Ishaq Dar's proposal to call off the sit-in to pave way for talks, saying, 'let Dar build castles in the air as PTI will continue sit-ins unless probe into rigging is c
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Free enterprise in ideas

Free enterprise in ideas

Has Pakistan achieved independence and do we still consider ourselves as independent? I am afraid that what we call freedom is still a long way off. It is like I say that we may have graduated from the universities but we have yet to graduate in life. A d
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Weekly SPI inflation down by 0.38 percent

Weekly SPI inflation down by 0.38 percent

The weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation decreased by 0.38 percent during the week ending December 4. The provisional data, released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics shows that the SPI for the week under review was recorded at 212.10 point aga
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: gains extend

THE RUPEE: gains extend

The rupee managed to extend overnight gains against the dollar on the currency market on Friday, dealers said. The rupee strengthened versus the dollar, picking up more 22-paisa for buying and selling at Rs 101.35 and Rs 101.38 respectively, they said.
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Weekly SPI inflation down by 0.38 percent

Weekly SPI inflation down by 0.38 percent

The weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation decreased by 0.38 percent during the week ending December 4. The provisional data, released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics shows that the SPI for the week under review was recorded at 212.10 point aga
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
PML-N Balochistan MPA disqualified

PML-N Balochistan MPA disqualified

PML-N Member Balochistan Assembly, Akbar Askani, was disqualified by Balochistan High Court, here on Friday. Askani was elected from PB-50 Kech on a PML-N ticket. A single-member bench of Justice Muhammad Hashim Kakar declared Askani disqualified after re
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
PML-N Balochistan MPA disqualified

PML-N Balochistan MPA disqualified

PML-N Member Balochistan Assembly, Akbar Askani, was disqualified by Balochistan High Court, here on Friday. Askani was elected from PB-50 Kech on a PML-N ticket. A single-member bench of Justice Muhammad Hashim Kakar declared Askani disqualified after re
Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (December 05, 2014).

Published 06 Dec, 2014 12:00am
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