BusinessPPL makes another gas/condensate discovery in Sanghar
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) announced another gas and condensate discovery in Sindh’s Sanghar district on Monday. “PPL’s operator of block 2568-18 (Gambat South) EL with 65 percent working
Jul 23, 2013
NATIONALNawaz, Kayani discuss national security, Afghanistan
Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and discussed with him vital matters pertaining to the country’s internal and external security wit
Jul 23, 2013
BusinessSuccessful textile trends look set to continue in FY14
In terms of sales and profits FY13 was one of the ‘better years’ for Pakistan’s textile sector, analysts said, adding that this trend looked to continue in FY14.This trend was also reflected
Jul 23, 2013
ISLAMABADMan burnt alive in car
A man was found burnt in his vehicle on Monday in Hummak Town in the federal capital. The police found the man tied to the car’s seat and suspect that he was<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/07/23/man-burnt-alive-in-car/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 23, 2013
KARACHIPSM gives Rs680mn cheques to KESC
After successful talks with the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC), Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Saadat Cheema has managed to restore 132 KVA high power supply to the m
Jul 23, 2013
NATIONALSC seeks viable policy to resolve missing persons’ issue
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought from the federation a comprehensive and viable policy regarding missing persons within 10 days. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by the chief justice<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/07/23/sc-seeks-viable-policy-to-resolve-missing-persons-issue/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 23, 2013
BusinessSBP’s strategy causes risk-averse banks to exceed Rs 315b farm loan target
Pakistani banks surpassed the agricultural credit disbursement target of Rs 315 billion set by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for the previous fiscal year that ended on June 30.Subsequently, the
Jul 23, 2013
BusinessRs 48b in fresh currency notes issued by SBP to cope with Eid demand
In light of the forthcoming three day annual Eid festival the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has so far issued fresh currency notes worth over Rs 48 billion, most of which would be distributed among you
Jul 23, 2013
NATIONALSC accepts PML-N petition asking change in presidential election’s date
The Supreme Court has accepted for initial hearing an application filed by PML-N Chairman Raja Zafarul Haq requesting that the presidential elections be held on July 30.A three-member bench, heade
Jul 23, 2013
ISLAMABADRevenue officer suspended over public complaints
Chief Commissioner Islamabad has ordered the suspension of Revenue Officer (Patwari) Riaz Shahof Phulgran due to complaints made against him by the public. Responding to the complaints of the general public, regarding<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/07/23/revenue-officer-suspended-over-public-complaints/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 23, 2013
ISLAMABADMan commits suicide
A young man committed suicide in the precincts of Bani Police Station at Saidpuri Gate over a domestic situation. According to details, Muhammad Zahid got married five months ago and worked as<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/07/23/man-commits-suicide/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 23, 2013
BusinessPakistan – Managing Reputational Risk
Time after time, governments, donors, and humanitarian agencies step in with support to people affected disasters and economic crisis. They often do this on an ad hoc basis, improvising how and what<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/07/22/pakistan-managing-reputational-risk/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 22, 2013