Author Archives: Owais
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PCB general body meets on 29th under new constitution
LAHORE, May 17: The first general body meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) under the new constitution will be held in Karachi on May 29.
LAHORE, May 17: The first general body meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) under the new constitution will be held in Karachi on May 29.
10th May, 2013
Lawyer kidnapped, freed after torture
RAWALPINDI, May 9: Former general secretary of district bar Rawalpindi Sardar Manzar Bashir advocate was kidnapped and released on Thursday but after being subjected to severe torture.
RAWALPINDI, May 9: Former general secretary of district bar Rawalpindi Sardar Manzar Bashir advocate was kidnapped and released on Thursday but after being subjected to severe torture.
18th November, 2012
Release of more Taliban sought
KABUL, Nov 17: The Afghan government and Taliban said on Saturday they wanted to see more Taliban released from Pakistani jails, in a move seen as a step to bring militants to the negotiating table before Nato’s 2014 withdrawal.
KABUL, Nov 17: The Afghan government and Taliban said on Saturday they wanted to see more Taliban released from Pakistani jails, in a move seen as a step to bring militants to the negotiating table before Nato’s 2014 withdrawal.
3rd October, 2012
Three blood banks sealed
KARACHI, Oct 2: A monitoring team of the Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority (SBTA) has sealed off two of its registered blood banks for not meeting the licensing and recognition criteria and for providing substandard products to patients.
KARACHI, Oct 2: A monitoring team of the Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority (SBTA) has sealed off two of its registered blood banks for not meeting the licensing and recognition criteria and for providing substandard products to patients.
7th September, 2012
Forex & Gold 7 September 2012
Forex Update:
KARACHI, Sept 07: The Pakistani Rupee was traded at 95 to the US Dollar in the open market. (Bureau Report) (Updated @ 16:30…
Forex Update:
KARACHI, Sept 07: The Pakistani Rupee was traded at 95 to the US Dollar in the open market. (Bureau Report) (Updated @ 16:30…
16th July, 2012
Putting people to work
THE democratic government more responsive to the needs of the electorate — that includes a sizeable number of the poor — introduced a limited social security net within a year of assuming power.
THE democratic government more responsive to the needs of the electorate — that includes a sizeable number of the poor — introduced a limited social security net within a year of assuming power.
16th July, 2012
Eying strategic investor
AS the deadline of first week of September for demutualisation of stock exchanges draws nearer, nervous retail stock investors, huddled together in small groups in the corridors of the Karachi Stock Exchange, are seen debating on what was likely to happen.
AS the deadline of first week of September for demutualisation of stock exchanges draws nearer, nervous retail stock investors, huddled together in small groups in the corridors of the Karachi Stock Exchange, are seen debating on what was likely to happen.
16th July, 2012
Heavy cost of incompetence
WHILE vacating a stay order against gas price determination by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority about two weeks ago, Justice Ayesha Malik of Lahore High Court re-articulated an old adage ‘justice delayed is justice denied”.
WHILE vacating a stay order against gas price determination by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority about two weeks ago, Justice Ayesha Malik of Lahore High Court re-articulated an old adage ‘justice delayed is justice denied”.
16th July, 2012
Improved outlook for cotton crop
EARLY clues about cotton crop are becoming positive in Punjab, creating hopes that the predicted output losses may become less and less, and the province might actually touch the target of 10.5 million bales.
EARLY clues about cotton crop are becoming positive in Punjab, creating hopes that the predicted output losses may become less and less, and the province might actually touch the target of 10.5 million bales.
16th July, 2012
Lemon prices up on rising demand
Lemon prices have shot up by more than 35 per cent over last two months to touch Rs130-140 per kg due to increasing summer demand. Further rise in prices is expected as Ramadan is drawing near.
Lemon prices have shot up by more than 35 per cent over last two months to touch Rs130-140 per kg due to increasing summer demand. Further rise in prices is expected as Ramadan is drawing near.
16th July, 2012
Sindh crop hit by water shortage
COTTON picking has started in some districts of Sindh though currently the pace is slow. Market price of phutti per maund is between Rs2,600 and Rs2,700, which, farmers say, does not commensurate with the rising cost of production.
COTTON picking has started in some districts of Sindh though currently the pace is slow. Market price of phutti per maund is between Rs2,600 and Rs2,700, which, farmers say, does not commensurate with the rising cost of production.
16th July, 2012
Left Bank Outfall Drain: a friend or foe?
THE people of Badin have expressed their reservation about expansion of LBOD drainage capacity, fearing another catastrophe in their area as witnessed in the recent past.
THE people of Badin have expressed their reservation about expansion of LBOD drainage capacity, fearing another catastrophe in their area as witnessed in the recent past.
16th July, 2012
Nato supplies put under stringent clearing system
NATO containers will now be put under stringent clearing system including scanning and sealing of each box by customs and a clearance from the security agencies before being allowed to leave the port area.
NATO containers will now be put under stringent clearing system including scanning and sealing of each box by customs and a clearance from the security agencies before being allowed to leave the port area.
16th July, 2012
World commodities
IN the New York market, Brent crude futures climbed above $101 a barrel on July 12, as the US government’s announcement that it was tightening sanctions against Iran, sparked a rally back from early losses on global economic worries. After Brent
IN the New York market, Brent crude futures climbed above $101 a barrel on July 12, as the US government’s announcement that it was tightening sanctions against Iran, sparked a rally back from early losses on global economic worries. After Brent
16th July, 2012
Agro export processing zone
THE first ever agro export processing zone located near Sabzi Mandi on the Super Highway has achieved an important milestone with the completion of infrastructure such as roads, water, sewerage, electricity, and administrative buildings including a conference hall.
THE first ever agro export processing zone located near Sabzi Mandi on the Super Highway has achieved an important milestone with the completion of infrastructure such as roads, water, sewerage, electricity, and administrative buildings including a conference hall.
16th July, 2012
Resistance to power sector reforms
THE power crisis is worsening with every passing day in spite of injection of huge funds by the government specially for reducing load-shedding in the country.
THE power crisis is worsening with every passing day in spite of injection of huge funds by the government specially for reducing load-shedding in the country.
16th July, 2012
Solar energy lures huge investment
WHILE India is facing an acute power crisis, there is one segment in the electricity sector where the sun is literally shining brightly. Solar energy is emerging as one of the brightest spots in the power sector and India is having a dream-run in this renewable energy sphere.
WHILE India is facing an acute power crisis, there is one segment in the electricity sector where the sun is literally shining brightly. Solar energy is emerging as one of the brightest spots in the power sector and India is having a dream-run in this renewable energy sphere.
16th July, 2012
Income inequality and recession
THE rising income inequality is a growing concern for policymakers in many countries, according to IMF officials.
THE rising income inequality is a growing concern for policymakers in many countries, according to IMF officials.
16th July, 2012
Making ARDC autonomous
THOUGH the government introduced the Alternative Dispute Resolution mode in tax disputes in 2004, it is as yet not the first choice of taxpayers.
THOUGH the government introduced the Alternative Dispute Resolution mode in tax disputes in 2004, it is as yet not the first choice of taxpayers.
16th July, 2012
Flawed natural gas policy
OVER time natural gas has become a vital energy source for Pakistan. In 2009-10, the country consumed about 1.5 trillion cubic feet of gas. All of this was produced from domestic fields.
OVER time natural gas has become a vital energy source for Pakistan. In 2009-10, the country consumed about 1.5 trillion cubic feet of gas. All of this was produced from domestic fields.
