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Islamabad, May 16, 2013 (PPI-OT): A Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso today reviewed in detail, the conduct of general elections 2013 and other agenda items. In his opening remarks, the Prime Minister thanked all members of the cabinet for their …
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan visits Hosei University, delivers lecture on “Pak – Japan relations
Islamabad, May 16, 2013 (PPI-OT): Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan, Farukh Amil visited Hosei University – one of the largest universities of Japan and delivered a lecture on, “Pakistan – Japan relations and Pakistan’s relations with neighboring countries”. A large number of students belonging to department of International Relations and members …
Read More »President Zardari approves confirmation of three additional judges of Sindh High Court and one Additional Judge of Islamabad High Court as judges of the said courts
Karachi, May 16, 2013 (PPI-OT): President Asif Ali Zardari on the advice of the Prime Minister has approved the confirmation of three Additional Judges of Sindh High Court and one Additional Judge of Islamabad High Court as judges of SHC and IHC respectively. Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar …
Read More »United States funded dairy project boosts rural economy of Pakistan
Islamabad, May 16, 2013 (PPI-OT): The USAID Dairy Project has spurred growth in Pakistan’s rural economy by helping women farmers increase their incomes and improve their livelihoods. Realizing the pivotal role rural women play in Pakistan’s livestock sector, USAID is creating a pool of up to 5,000 locally-trained and readily-available …
Read More »Record of Press briefing by Spokesman Ministry of Foreign Affairs held on 16th May 2013
Islamabad, May 16, 2013 (PPI-OT): [This is a rush transcript. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.] Opening Statement At the outset let me express our shared sense of national pride on the conduct of democratic elections, which witnessed a high participation of the …
Read More »KASB Securities Limited and Economics Research – Commodities Corner
Karachi, May 16, 2013 (PPI-OT): Equities rallied despite disappointing industrial data US markets remain buoyant as Dow and SandP 500 continued to make higher highs into uncharted waters. DJI gained 60.44 points, up 0.40%, and concluded previous session at record 15,276. According to KASB Securities Limited the SandP also moved …
Read More »AKD Quotidian about — Banks: In the midst of a catch-up rally
Karachi, May 16, 2013 (PPI-OT): The listed banking sector has underperformed the KSE-100 Index by 8%CYTD but recent price performance suggests banks are in the midst of a catch-up rally where banks such as MCB, SNBL, and BOP have gained in the 26%-45% range over the last month. According to …
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