At least three fire fighters were injured struggling to extinguish a fierce fire that engulfed a paint factory in Site area on Wednesday. Almost all the fire tenders of the city were called for extinguishing the inferno that gutted millions of rupees raw

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

At least three fire fighters were injured struggling to extinguish a fierce fire that engulfed a paint factory in Site area on Wednesday. Almost all the fire tenders of the city were called for extinguishing the inferno that gutted millions of rupees raw

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Textile sector of Pakistan depicted strong earnings growth of 23 percent in the first half of FY09 as compared to the corresponding period last year. The composite sector, which accounts for approximately 67 percent of the entire textile sector market cap

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Textile sector of Pakistan depicted strong earnings growth of 23 percent in the first half of FY09 as compared to the corresponding period last year. The composite sector, which accounts for approximately 67 percent of the entire textile sector market cap

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

The countrys rice exports have increased to $1.55 billion in the current fiscal year from July 2008 to April 05, 2009. "Despite financial crisis, global economic recession and heavy competition in the international markets due to bumper crop in almost all

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

The countrys rice exports have increased to $1.55 billion in the current fiscal year from July 2008 to April 05, 2009. "Despite financial crisis, global economic recession and heavy competition in the international markets due to bumper crop in almost all

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Police said on Wednesday that they had arrested five members of militant group for allegedly plotting to bomb sensitive sites in Karachi. "We have arrested five terrorists and seized... weapons, explosives and chemicals required for bomb-making," Karachi

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

The countrys rice exports have increased to $1.55 billion in the current fiscal year from July 2008 to April 05, 2009. "Despite financial crisis, global economic recession and heavy competition in the international markets due to bumper crop in almost all

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Dr Farooq Sattar and Minister for Ports and Shipping, Babar Khan Ghauri called on Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday at PM Secretariat and discussed with him matters relating to KESC. Minister for Water and Po

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Police said on Wednesday that they had arrested five members of militant group for allegedly plotting to bomb sensitive sites in Karachi. "We have arrested five terrorists and seized... weapons, explosives and chemicals required for bomb-making," Karachi

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

The National Highway Authority (NHA) has decided to penalise the vehicles, carrying the load greater than the permissible limits with effect from May 01, 2009. This was decided in a meeting chaired by NHA Member Finance Zafar Iqbal Gondal here on Wednesda

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) on Wednesday deplored the alleged quasi-judicial flogging in public of a girl in Swat and questioned legal status of implementation of Shariah in the region asking "any act of holding Courts, passing judgements and ca

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Heidanorie Wieczorrek-Zeulm, Minister for Economic Co-operation and Development, Federal Republic of Germany on the Afghan Refugees and RAHA initiative called on the Federal Minister for SAFRON Najmuddin Khan in his office here Wednesday, and discussed ma

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Country Director, British Council, Sue Beaumont held a reception for Vice Chancellors of 25 Pakistani universities, who had returned from a leadership conference and training in the UK sponsored by the HEC and British Council conducted by the Leadership F

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

A majority of employees in Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on Wednesday elected the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) backed United Workers Front (UWF) as its Collective Bargaining Agent (CBA) for the year 2009-10.

Karachi Stock Exchanges Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.

A five-member US Congressional delegation led by Senator Jon Kyl, called on Federal Minister for Defence, Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar, and discussed with him matters of mutual interest. The meeting exchanged views on regional security environment and the anti-

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security has formally approved the 14-point recommendations on the resolution passed by the joint in-camera session of the parliament last year. The meeting of the committee was held here on Wednesday with its chair

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to the legal fraternity for carrying out exemplary peaceful struggle for rule of law in the society and urged its support to root out corruption from judiciary.

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly has said that parliaments have a pivotal role in preventing and tackling existing as well as emerging crisis through effective monitoring and legislation. He urged the world parliaments to play their pr

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

The Punjab government on Wednesday issued a notification regarding transfers and postings of six officers, including Director Excise and Taxation and Director Industries. Usman Sarosh Alvi, Director Industries Punjab replaced Anwar Rasheed, DG Excise and

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Dr Zafar Altaf, Chairman, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) has said that Agricultural scientists should plan such projects which lead to achieve economic stability and prosperity in the country. He was presiding over a high level meeting atte

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Engineering Development Board (EDB) is trying to get short-term experts under senior volunteer programmes of international donor agencies for the engineering industry particularly for auto sector so that they could resolve their technical problems and pro

Dates of despatch of dividend warrants and bonus share certificates.

The Ameer of Jamaat-i-Islami Syed Munawar Hassan met Dr Fauzia Siddiqi sister of Dr Afia Siddiqi in Mansoora on Wednesday. Dr Fareed Piracha was present on the occasion. Dr Fauzia told the JI leader about the development in case of her sister in Washingto

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin said on Wednesday that government would impose tax on stock market, real estate and agriculture sectors in the next three years to broaden the tax-base and raise tax to GDP ratio.

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (08 April 2009)

The computer industry has witnessed over 50 percent decrease in its retail/vendors business, following recent terrorist attacks in various parts of the country, says latest computer sector data issued here Wednesday.

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (08 April 2009)

Javed Iqbal Warriach, MNA/chairman National Assembly standing committee on food and Agriculture presided over a meeting held at Parliament House Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss the performance of the Ministry of food and Agriculture and its attached Dep

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (08 April 2009)

The Federal Board of Revenue has issued the draft format of the warrant required for the attachment of moveable and immovable property in cases where defaulters failed to pay outstanding income tax arrears. The draft of the warrant has been issued for obt

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to empower the senior income tax officials to conduct assessments on the basis of Trial Registration Numbers (TRNs) being allocated to the compulsorily registered new taxpayers. The TR Numbers would be issued to th

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) has recovered a truck, loaded with 212 bags of rice worth Rs 0.6 million. Motorway Police was informed by the truck owner that his truck No SLE-9520, loaded with 212 bags of Rice, had been taken away by his dr

Odd Lot Market Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

The working of provincial government offices got badly affected when unannounced prolonged spell of loadshedding hit the Sindh Secretariat on Wednesday. The government employees were seen chatting over cup of tea, while visitors who came to meet with conc

Odd Lot Market Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Speakers at a conference stressed the need of taking prompt measures to overcome the current financial crisis and put the economy on right track. These views were expressed by several speakers at conference on "Managing in Turbulent Time" held at local ho

Odd Lot Market Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Million of rupees of imported electric power generators have been stuck up with the customs authorities due to discriminatory policy pursued by the revenue department of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) against generator importers of Sindh.

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Consulate General of Malaysia has appointed American Express (Amex), Gerrys/Fedex, Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP) and Visatronix/TCS (Private) Ltd as "Malaysian Visa Service Providers" in Pakistan.

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

British Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Sadiq Khan has said that young people by acquiring knowledge about contemporary world can serve their societies better and promote global peace.

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Despite tall claims, Sindh Home Department has not been able to take effective action against the increasing trends of installation of illegal barriers at the entry and exit points of the lanes and streets of the different areas of the city.

Fluctuation in international oil prices has rendered the performance of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) unpredictable in terms of productivity. While the crude oil has again receded to below the $50 per barrel owing to slowdown in demand from US market, th

Chief Minister Balochistan Aslam Raisani on Wednesday said that if US drones struck his province in pursuance of al Qaeda and Taliban leaders, his government will only "condemn" them. He however, ruled out possibility of such attacks.

Fluctuation in international oil prices has rendered the performance of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) unpredictable in terms of productivity. While the crude oil has again receded to below the $50 per barrel owing to slowdown in demand from US market, th

Nazim Karachi, Syed Mustafa Kamal has requested the President of Pakistan, Asif Zardari, Prime Minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani and the Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah to pay attention to the poor financial condition of the City District Government K

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Director Valuation of Custom, Khuaja Tanveer Ahmed has advised business community to send suggestion to resolve custom valuation issue. Speaking at a meeting of Pakistan Yarn Merchant Association (Sindh Balochistan Zone), he agreed with the business commu

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant aid totalling $5 million for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) in Pakistan through the United Nations Worl

Falling trend was seen on the currency market on Wednesday as the rupee failed to retain its overnight levels due to strong demand for dollars, dealers said. On the interbank market the rupee was down against dollar, losing seven paisa for buying at 80.60

In order to commemorate the effort of travel agents selling IGI Insurances Travel Sure Policies, a prize distribution ceremony was held in the three major cities of Pakistan. This 5 month long scheme entitled IGI Insurances partner travel agents and agenc

Falling trend was seen on the currency market on Wednesday as the rupee failed to retain its overnight levels due to strong demand for dollars, dealers said. On the interbank market the rupee was down against dollar, losing seven paisa for buying at 80.60

Sindh government seems unwilling to give proper attention to the industrial development, as it has not made any progress for establishment of Special Economic Zones, it is learnt. Economic zones would be set up in districts of Larkana, Shaheed Benazir Bhu

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

The two leather clusters of NWFP in Charsadda and Bannu joined hands for taking benefit of the expertise of each other for the development of the sector in the respective areas. The two clusters were brought close to each other on the initiative of Small

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Three-day round of Anti-Polio Campaign under Special National Immunisation Drive (SNID) in 9 selected districts of the Punjab Province including Faisalabad would continue from 13th to 15th April, 2009. DCO Saeed Wahlah informed this during a meeting under

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Justice Javed Iqbal, senior judge of the Supreme Court will take oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Thursday in the ceremonial hall of the SC. Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan, Judge SC will administer the oath, a press release issued on Wednesd

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

A heavy rain lashed the region here on Tuesday night, affecting standing wheat crop and mango orchards. The wheat is at a crucial stage of ripening and rain is very injurious to it, stated agri-experts and farmers.

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009) and for Thursday (April 09, 2009).

The Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has said that the proposed plan of advancing clocks by one hour from May 1, 2009 will create disturbance in working schedules, rather than bringing discipline in official working.

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

48 Trainee Officers (B-20) of the 90th National Management Course of National Management College (NMC) Lahore along with Dean Rahat-ul-Ain and other Directing Staff visited OGDCL headquarter on April, 7 2009. MD & CEO Zahid Hussain welcomed the participan

Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), and Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon Research Station ART, Switzerland have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for developing a three-year remediation strategy for contaminated site to safeguard public heal

National Commodity Exchange Limited Trading Summary on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

A recent poll shows that 27 percent of Pakistanis read books apart from those prescribed in the students syllabi and majority of them enjoy informative and religious texts.

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Translation is a difficult art but Masroor Elahi Khan has done a wonderful job with the help of his hard work. These views were expressed by Fakhar Zaman, Chairman Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) while presiding over the launching ceremony of book title

The following were Tuesday official prices.