KARACHISHC wants to know if crime rate and pillion riding are linked
KARACHI - The Sindh High Court has ordered the Home Department to submit a comparative chart of crimes committed during the time when pillion riding was banned.A division bench comprising Justice Fais
Apr 9, 2011
BusinessAPTMA lauds Zardari’s efforts for textile industry
LAHORE - The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman Gohar Ejaz has lauded efforts of President Asif Ali Zardari for his industry-friendly approach and accelerated implementation of AP
Apr 9, 2011
BusinessCIMA, AICPA embark on new initiative
KARACHI - The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), based in London, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), headquartered in New York, are launching a join
Apr 9, 2011
SportsPunjab Games – Lahore dominate despite tough challenge
LAHORE - Lahore's domination was severely challenged by Faisalabad and Sargodha on the second day of the 71st Samsung Punjab Games, being held at various venues of the city, but the hosts remained on
Apr 9, 2011
BusinessInvestors remain wary on KSE
KARACHI - Investors remained cautious as annual inflation clocked in at 13.16 percent in March 2011. The KSE-100 Index closed down 84 points at 11,849 with 75 million shares traded, down 15 percent fr
Apr 8, 2011
LAHOREJUP committees to conduct intra-party elections
LAHORE - The Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan's (JUP) Central Shoora on Thursday formed committees to conduct intra-party elections for its central and provincial chapters. A five-member committee led by Abdul
Apr 8, 2011
KARACHIResolutions, not legislation, legacy of Sindh Assembly’s past three years
KARACHI - While showing extraordinary consensus in passing resolutions, the Sindh Assembly could not show the same spirit in carrying out legislation during the past three years - ostensibly due to di
Apr 8, 2011
LAHOREShahbaz visits Lahore Book Fair
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday visited the Lahore Book Fair, which is being organised with collaboration of the Punjab government.More than 160 publishers from India, Pakist
Apr 8, 2011
SportsPakistan women’s team included in world ranking
LAHORE - FIFA has included Pakistan Women's football team in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Rankings. Robina Irfan, Chairperson PFF Women's Committee said: "We have worked hard for six years to buil
Apr 8, 2011
BusinessPSO faces working capital headache
KARACHI - Despite strong earnings, low cash payout of Rs 3.0-5.0 per share in the third quarter is seen as Pakistan State Oil's working capital needs are likely to rise due to higher oil prices while
Apr 8, 2011
Arts / EntertainmentDisney’s Magic Kingdom comes to the Middle Kingdom
SHANGHAI - Walt Disney Co broke ground on its long-awaited Shanghai Disneyland theme park on Friday, banking on its global brand and fairytale attractions to draw millions of visitors and boost its pr
Apr 8, 2011
KARACHIDigital library for preserving city’s history inaugurated
KARACHI - A digital library was inaugurated at the Municipal Archives and Research Department located at the KMC Building. Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Karachi Dr Christian Bre
Apr 8, 2011