Monthly Archives: March 2008
Gold closes higher at Rs 19,571
Gold price has fallen by Rs 278 to close at Rs 19,157 per 10 grams in the local market on Saturday as its international price also dropped to $ 931 an ounce, market sources said. A leading bullion dealer said … Continue reading
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Govt promotes engineering education on priority basis : President
President Pervez Musharraf has said that government is committed to promote higher education particularly scientific, engineering and technical education on priority bases. He was speaking at foundation stone laying ceremony of Education City Campus of the University of Engineering & … Continue reading
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Gilani takes oath as 24th prime minister of Pakistan
Yousuf Raza Gilani new prime minister was sworn in by President Pervez Musharraf at President House here on Tuesday. Yousuf Raza Gilani, a senior member of Pakistan Peoples Party was elected as premier on Monday by parliament. President Pervez Musharraf … Continue reading
Inflation up by 17.03 percent
The SPI inflation surged by 17.03 percent in week ending March 20 over the same period of last year, according to Federal Bureau of Statistic on Saturday. The Statistic Division noted substantial increase in the prices of essential commodities during … Continue reading
Pakistan Day
The nation will be celebrating Pakistan Day on Sunday with a pledge to make the country a strong, progressive and prosperous Islamic welfare state. The day will dawn with a 31-gun salute in the Federal capital and 21-gun salute in … Continue reading
PPP nominates Yousuf Raza Gillani as PM
Pakistan People’s party (PPP) on Saturday named former parliamentary speaker Yousuf Raza Gillani as its candidate for the post of prime minister. “I have great pleasure in calling upon Yousuf Raza Gillani in the name of assassinated Benazir Bhutto to … Continue reading
Would-be premier : a profile
Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, a member of an influential political family of Multan, started his political career in 1978 after the death of father Makhdoom Alamdar Hussain Gilani, who was a signatory to the Pakistan Resolution. Mr Gilani’s grandfather, Makhdoom … Continue reading
Imran’s father passes away
Ikramullah Niazi, father of cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, expired at the Shaukat Khanum hospital here on Wednesday. He was 85. His funeral prayers will be held at 9am on Thursday at 2-Zaman Park. Born in Mianwali, Ikramullah Niazi was a civil … Continue reading
Security tighten for National Assembly session
The Interior Ministry has directed the Islamabad Capital Territory Administration to ensure foolproof security arrangements for upcoming National Assembly (NA) session scheduled for March 17. In a high level meeting presided over by Secretary Interior Syed Kamal Shah on late … Continue reading
Efforts accelerated for formation of new govt
The political parties have accelerated efforts for the formation of new government as the consultation process has been underway with the hope that the important decisions will be made within couple of days. Three main parties of the future coalition … Continue reading