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British FCO decides to localise junior posts
LONDON - The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has decided to localise the junior posts of its staff working all over the world.
Under the proposed plan, more than 400 junior clerical posts would be filled by employing local people overseas to work in the UK embassies and high commissions in more than 170 countries of the world.
An FCO official told Pakistan Today that it was the part of government's overall strategy to cut major spending as more than 300 million
Under the proposed plan, more than 400 junior clerical posts would be filled by employing local people overseas to work in the UK embassies and high commissions in more than 170 countries of the world.
An FCO official told Pakistan Today that it was the part of government's overall strategy to cut major spending as more than 300 million
Punjab abolishes key local government posts
LAHORE - The Punjab government has abolished the posts of four executive district officers (EDOs) and three deputy district officers (DDOs) from the district administration, Pakistan Today has learnt. The move is a part of the review and rationalisation of departments initiated by the Punjab government. Punjab chief minister constituted a cabinet committee, headed by Sardar Zulfiquar Khosa to spearhead the rationalisation process, and abolished a total of 234 posts of EDOs and DDOs on
Systems Ltd posts remarkable growth
KARACHI - Systems Limited, one of the largest software houses and IT enabled services provider in Pakistan, had another decade of strong growth and profitability.
Speaking to employees at the company's annual dinner recently, Systems Limited Managing Director Ashraf Kapadia said that impressive growth and profitability is a result of satisfied clients, greater employee commitment and stronger demand of its globally acclaimed products and services in the domestic and international
Speaking to employees at the company's annual dinner recently, Systems Limited Managing Director Ashraf Kapadia said that impressive growth and profitability is a result of satisfied clients, greater employee commitment and stronger demand of its globally acclaimed products and services in the domestic and international
Punjab govt set to abolish top revenue posts
LAHORE - The Punjab government has started the process of abolishing top revenue posts in districts and tehsils across the province, Pakistan Today has learnt. According to details, there are a total of 36 executive district officers (EDO) revenue and DO (R) posts in all districts, while nearly 140 deputy district officers (DDO) (R) are working across all tehsils of Punjab.
The provincial government has already initiated the "downsizing" drive and slashed various posts in grades
The provincial government has already initiated the "downsizing" drive and slashed various posts in grades
‘Punjab govt abolishing 550 posts to reduce financial woes’
LAHORE - The Punjab government will abolish 550 posts including special secretaries and additional inspector generals to counter financial problems and strengthen governance in order to better serve the public, Senior Advisor to the Punjab CM Zulfiqar Khosa said on Sunday.
He was addressing a press conference after meeting of a government committee at the CM's Secretariat. Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah and Punjab government spokesman Pervaiz Rashid were also present on the
He was addressing a press conference after meeting of a government committee at the CM's Secretariat. Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah and Punjab government spokesman Pervaiz Rashid were also present on the
Tunisia unveils freedoms but regime retains key posts
TUNIS - Tunisia on Monday unveiled unprecedented new freedoms and announced the release of political prisoners after a popular revolt but the ousted president's party held on to key posts in the new cabinet.
Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi will remain as head of the transitional government, which will prepare for presidential and parliamentary elections after former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali resigned and fled on Friday. The ruling party also retained the key foreign,
Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi will remain as head of the transitional government, which will prepare for presidential and parliamentary elections after former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali resigned and fled on Friday. The ruling party also retained the key foreign,
KSE posts decent volume
KARACHI - The KSE-100 index posted a decent volume of 168 million shares following the assassination of Punjab Governor Salmaan Tasser. Yesterday's breakout however, made the market operate in the green zone, going as much as 100 points plus from yesterday's closing because of the hike in petroleum prices, which improved levels for the oil sector in the first session, and in cotton prices which caused the textile scrips to perform as well.
From the onset of trading, the index
From the onset of trading, the index
KSE posts small gains
KARACHI - The local bourse posted meager gains amidst thin volumes owing to heavy investor interest in the banking sector lead by UBL. The KSE 100 Index ended the day up 38 points, aided by renewed local buying interest in banking stocks.
UBL stole the show after disclosing to the stock exchange that Bestway (Holding), an existing shareholder, entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with the Abu Dhabi Group (ADG) to acquire 20 percent of their stake in UBL. The KSE 100
UBL stole the show after disclosing to the stock exchange that Bestway (Holding), an existing shareholder, entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with the Abu Dhabi Group (ADG) to acquire 20 percent of their stake in UBL. The KSE 100
Iraqi PM to name cabinet, delay security posts
BAGHDAD - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki will himself take charge of Iraq's security as ministers heading the army and police will not yet be named when he unveils his cabinet on Monday, sources said on Sunday.
The naming of the government, which must be considered by parliament and approved by Saturday, is the final step in ending the protracted political impasse that has persisted since inconclusive elections on March 7. It also comes with a year to go before US troops must
The naming of the government, which must be considered by parliament and approved by Saturday, is the final step in ending the protracted political impasse that has persisted since inconclusive elections on March 7. It also comes with a year to go before US troops must