Tag: January
Cement sales dip by 16 percent in January
KARACHI - Cement sales remained weak in January and fell by 16 percent in annual terms. With regards to quantity, the sale of cement declined to 2.5 million tonnes. Rising product prices and meek domestic demand attributable primarily to poor public sector spending kept local off-take constricted (down 16 percent annually), whereas unattractive prices in the regional markets dragged exports down by 17 percent annually.
Though local sales improved by seven percent in monthly terms
Though local sales improved by seven percent in monthly terms
A violent start of the year: 45 crimes per day in...
FAISALABAD - The opening month of the New Year was a terrible month for the citizens of Faisalabad, in general, and for the city police, in particular, as the crime figures continue to grow. It was a bad start for the people and the police, but not bad for the beneficiaries of the crimes i.e. dacoits, wanted criminals and robbers.
According to reports, there were 1,364 incidents of crimes in which cash, jewellery and valuables worth Rs 50.05 million were robbed, stolen and
According to reports, there were 1,364 incidents of crimes in which cash, jewellery and valuables worth Rs 50.05 million were robbed, stolen and
PPP Sindh to celebrate ZA Bhutto’s birthday on January 5
KARACHI - Glowing tributes will be paid to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his birth anniversary on January 5, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah said on Sunday.
He said that the PPP workers will pledge to follow the philosophy and ideology of ZA Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto and to remain united and organised under the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari.
He also directed all the district wings of the party to organise programmes in their respective areas and encouraged PPP
He said that the PPP workers will pledge to follow the philosophy and ideology of ZA Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto and to remain united and organised under the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari.
He also directed all the district wings of the party to organise programmes in their respective areas and encouraged PPP
Expected activity in January transfer window
LONDON - Soccer's month-long January transfer window opens on Saturday. Following is a roundup of likely transfer action in the major European leagues:
ENGLAND
All eyes will be on Manchester City as the window opens, with Roberto Mancini expected to add more firepower to a squad who have emerged as genuine contenders for the Premier League title.
Edin Dzeko, Wolfsburg's Bosnian striker, is top of their shopping list, with Emmanuel Adebayor and Roque Santa Cruz likely to
ENGLAND
All eyes will be on Manchester City as the window opens, with Roberto Mancini expected to add more firepower to a squad who have emerged as genuine contenders for the Premier League title.
Edin Dzeko, Wolfsburg's Bosnian striker, is top of their shopping list, with Emmanuel Adebayor and Roque Santa Cruz likely to
National Tray Hockey from January 20
LAHORE - The 3rd National Tray Hockey Championship will be played from January 20 to February 4 at Khushab Hockey Stadium Khushab.
According to an official of the PHF, in case of any change the venue will be Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium Islamabad.
The three-member committee constituted by the PHF Congress has decided that the players up to 30 years of age will be eligible to take part in the championship except those attending national training camp or national player.
According to an official of the PHF, in case of any change the venue will be Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium Islamabad.
The three-member committee constituted by the PHF Congress has decided that the players up to 30 years of age will be eligible to take part in the championship except those attending national training camp or national player.
Capello backs January move for Qatar World Cup
LONDON - England coach Fabio Capello said on Wednesday that he believes it would make sense to run the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in January, given the soaring summer temperatures in the Gulf state.
Capello feels that the summer conditions in Qatar would make it difficult to keep players relaxed between matches.
"It will not be easy for the players to stay all day in the hotel - you can't run around the hotel," explained the Italian.
"It's a big problem, not only for the
Capello feels that the summer conditions in Qatar would make it difficult to keep players relaxed between matches.
"It will not be easy for the players to stay all day in the hotel - you can't run around the hotel," explained the Italian.
"It's a big problem, not only for the
0.2 million tonnes of urea arriving in January
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture Nazar Muhammad Gondal informed the National Assembly on Friday that the government will import 0.2 million tonnes of urea fertilizer from Saudi Arabia to offset any shortfall.
Replying to queries during the session, the federal minister said that gas load-shedding has adversely affected urea output which would have to be overcome by imports.
The imported urea will arrive in the country by January 2011, he added. The
Replying to queries during the session, the federal minister said that gas load-shedding has adversely affected urea output which would have to be overcome by imports.
The imported urea will arrive in the country by January 2011, he added. The
Wheat exports expected to commence from January
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan, Asia's third-largest wheat producer, is expected to restart exports in January after the government lifted a three-year ban earlier this month, traders said on Wednesday.
Traders in the country's commercial hub of Karachi said queries have been made by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia and some Middle Eastern countries, and confirmed orders are expected by the end of the month. "There is brisk activity in the market after the formal notification by
Traders in the country's commercial hub of Karachi said queries have been made by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia and some Middle Eastern countries, and confirmed orders are expected by the end of the month. "There is brisk activity in the market after the formal notification by
Zardari dual office case – LHC adjourns hearing until January 10
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of a petition challenging President Asif Ali Zardari's co-chairmanship of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). LHC Chief Justice (CJ) Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry is heading the five-member bench hearing the petition. Petitioner AK Dogar presented his final arguments saying that Zardari could not hold a political office while being the president. "Implementing the constitution in letter and spirit can bring a political and
Michaels’ heart op set for January
Bret Michaels is readying himself for his upcoming heart surgery in January - he's taking new medication and feeling "positive" about the operation.
The 'Poison' star is booked in to go under the knife to repair a hole in his heart and his doctors have implemented a strict new medical regime ahead of the procedure. Michaels admits he found the idea of a heart operation terrifying at first, but he's now feeling much calmer about the looming surgery.
He tells, "I got to tell
The 'Poison' star is booked in to go under the knife to repair a hole in his heart and his doctors have implemented a strict new medical regime ahead of the procedure. Michaels admits he found the idea of a heart operation terrifying at first, but he's now feeling much calmer about the looming surgery.
He tells, "I got to tell
