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Print - 2004-01-03
Sudan peace talks resume in Kenya

Sudan peace talks resume in Kenya

Sudan's government and the country's main rebel group on Friday resumed peace talks in Kenya on an agreement to end two decades of civil war after they failed to reach a deal before the new year, delegates said.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Afghans, US and UN scramble to salvage constitution

Afghans, US and UN scramble to salvage constitution

Afghan leaders met US and UN officials behind closed doors on Friday to try to end an impasse over a new constitution that has exposed ethnic fault lines and undermined Washington's vision of a strong presidential system.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Iran rejects US humanitarian mission

Iran rejects US humanitarian mission

Iran has for the moment rejected a US proposal to send a high-level humanitarian delegation to its "axis of evil" foe in the tragic aftermath of the Bam earthquake, the State Department said.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
One killed in Kirkuk protests

One killed in Kirkuk protests

At least one man was killed and another wounded overnight as police and protesters clashed in Iraq's ethnically split oil city of Kirkuk, police said.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Russia to raise sunken nuclear submarine in 2005

Russia to raise sunken nuclear submarine in 2005

Russia will raise a sunken nuclear submarine from the floor of the Barents Sea to clear an Arctic sea lane and busy fishing area, Interfax reported on Friday.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Murtaza Jatoi to contest election

Murtaza Jatoi to contest election

President Sindh Democratic Alliance (SDA) Sindh, Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi on Friday announced to contest election from PS-23, to be vacated by his cousin Furhad Zaman Jatoi on January 11, 2004.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
WEA to offer 22 technical courses to private sector

WEA to offer 22 technical courses to private sector

Wapda Engineering Academy (WEA) plans to offer 22 technical courses to officials of the private sector during 2004, said the Principal, Chief Engineer Chaudhry Mohammad Anwar.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Establishment of National Centre for Mathematics approved

Establishment of National Centre for Mathematics approved

To develop human resources and research capability indigenously in Mathematics the Higher Education Commission has approved the establishment of a National Centre for Mathematics (NCM) in one of the Public Sector Universities.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
451,000 CNICs issued in Bahawalpur

451,000 CNICs issued in Bahawalpur

The National Database and Registration Authority has issued so far 451,000 computerised national identity cards in Bahawalpur while another 4,86,000 cards were under preparation.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Sarhad Chamber satisfied with Pak-Afghan trade

Sarhad Chamber satisfied with Pak-Afghan trade

President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Adeel Rauf; Chairman SCCI Standing Committee on Railway Dry Port Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi and renowned exporter Shahid Munir have termed trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan during 2003 step toward ec
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Crime rate in Faisalabad shows slight decrease

Crime rate in Faisalabad shows slight decrease

The crime rate in the district in year 2003 showed a slight decrease in term of registration of cases, while in term of recovery of weapons, the police performance is not appreciable as compared with the previous year 2002.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Flour mills ask NWFP government to follow Punjab for wheat supply

Flour mills ask NWFP government to follow Punjab for wheat supply

Muhammad Naeem Butt, president of Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA), NWFP, has demanded of the government of the province to follow in the foot steps of Punjab in supplying wheat to mills according to requirements of the people.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Government to review and evaluate University Ordinance: NWFP governor

Government to review and evaluate University Ordinance: NWFP governor

NWFP Governor Lieutenant General Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah (Retd) has declared to constitute a committee comprising representatives of the teaching community of the public sector universities of the province to review and evaluate the University Ordinanc
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PIA's retired employees

PIA's retired employees

PIA's management has graciously given a raise in pension to all retired employees ranging from 400% to 20%.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Assassinations send chill through Iraqi city

Assassinations send chill through Iraqi city

Gunshots ring out in a quiet district of the Iraqi city of Mosul, and with a screech of tyres masked gunmen make their getaway leaving another prominent figure lying dead on the street outside his home.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
WTO regime's effects and solutions

WTO regime's effects and solutions

A strong presentation was made on the challenges confronting Pakistan's commercial and industrial sectors following the WTO regime coming into force in 2005 and their solutions by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and industry (FPCCI) in Isl
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Expecting Saarc Summit success

Expecting Saarc Summit success

As the seven South Asian nations look hopefully forward to the 12th Saarc Summit in Islamabad on January 4-6, for a major breakthrough on the region's trade front, particularly in respect of South Asian Free Trade Agreement (Safta), nothing can be said fo
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
The end and the beginning

The end and the beginning

Most citizens will heave a sigh of relief that the new year has kicked in with the end of more than a year long protracted process of opposition protest and negotiations with the government over the vexed issue of the Legal Framework Order.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bhutto's birth anniversary

Bhutto's birth anniversary

Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian Punjab will hold a number of functions in connection with 76th birth anniversary of its founder late Zulifqar Ali Bhutto at provincial level from January 1 to 10.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PPCBL launches monthly income scheme

PPCBL launches monthly income scheme

The Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Limited (PPCBL) has launched monthly income scheme, under which account could be open with an amount of Rs 50,000.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
ADB-sponsored PRMP worth $500 million soon

ADB-sponsored PRMP worth $500 million soon

The Punjab government has decided to launch 'Punjab Resource Management Programme' (PRMP), with the assistance of the Asian Development Bank, which would provide 500 million dollars.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Wapda has made significant improvement in its efficiency

Wapda has made significant improvement in its efficiency

Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has made significant improvement in its efficiency and the present management with major thrust in turning it to a development organisation is determined to put in its optimum to keep this progressive pace con
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Call for checking high mortality due to infectious diseases

Call for checking high mortality due to infectious diseases

In the face of increasing cases of mortality due to infectious diseases, public health experts have urged the policy makers to chalk out a comprehensive strategy to check the spread of communicable diseases through focusing on public awareness on large sc
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Pak Hero to introduce 125-cc motorcycle

Pak Hero to introduce 125-cc motorcycle

After receiving encouraging public response of PH-70 motorcycle, Pak Hero will launch 125-cc motorcycle (PH-125) within next couple of weeks at competitive price.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Horticultural show starts from January 23

Horticultural show starts from January 23

The Horticultural Foundation of Pakistan has announced dates for its '12th National Winter Fruits, Vegetable, Flowers and Honey Expo' at the Zarai Taraqiati Bank's Jameel Nishtar Auditorium from January 23 to 25.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PCGA concerned over snatching of cotton

PCGA concerned over snatching of cotton

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) Vice-chairman, Mian Abdul Wahid, while expressing concern over the incidents of snatching of cotton trailers at the highways of Punjab, has alleged that the police instead of controlling the cases, is harassing t
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Government urged to resolve women problems

Government urged to resolve women problems

The women of the country who constitute 50 percent of the country's population have been ignored in the past, and the government must take steps for providing them congenial working environment as well as professional training.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PCB announces U-17 cricket team

PCB announces U-17 cricket team

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced 14-member under-17 cricket team for Asian under-17 tournament to be played in India from January 13 to 27.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Businesswomen urged to play vital role in economic uplift

Businesswomen urged to play vital role in economic uplift

Haroon Rashid, Vice-President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has called upon women entrepreneurs to come forward to play a vital role in uplifting the economy of the country.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PIMH to introduce training programmes

PIMH to introduce training programmes

Punjab Institute of Mental Health (PIMH) has decided to introduce internship for fellows of Ph.D in psychology and M.Sc. Psychology, and also training programmes for MBBS students as well as Post Graduate Medical Institutions.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Cement sector witnesses vibrant activity in bourses

Cement sector witnesses vibrant activity in bourses

Tariq Saigol, Chairman, All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), has said that the cement sector stocks have witnessed a vibrant activity in country's stock markets during the quarter ended December 31, 2003.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Cement sector witnesses vibrant activity in bourses

Cement sector witnesses vibrant activity in bourses

Tariq Saigol, Chairman, All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), has said that the cement sector stocks have witnessed a vibrant activity in country's stock markets during the quarter ended December 31, 2003.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Punjab government to ban cinemas and theatres spreading obscenity

Punjab government to ban cinemas and theatres spreading obscenity

The provincial Communication and Works Minister, Chaudhry Zaheer-ud-din has said that the government would ban on all those cinema and theatre halls which are involved in spreading vulgarity and obscenity by showing obscene films and presenting vulgar mus
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
LHCBA member approaches LHC against registrar

LHCBA member approaches LHC against registrar

A member of the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has approached the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) against additional registrar of the august court for returning his petition pertaining to nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
DAG and FIA issued notice on French journalists appeal

DAG and FIA issued notice on French journalists appeal

Justice Moosa K. Leghari of Sindh High Court on Friday issued notice to Deputy Attorney General and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for January 5, 2004 on application filed by French journalists Joel Marc Epstein and Jean Paul, working with weekly L'Ex
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Hearing of Hashmi's bail plea resumes on January 3

Hearing of Hashmi's bail plea resumes on January 3

The Islamabad District and Sessions Judge Chaudhry Asad Raza will resume hearing against acting Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) president and Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy (ARD) chief Makhdoom Javed Hashmi in the mutiny case at Adiala Jail in R
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Khatri denies defecting to Businessmen Panel

Khatri denies defecting to Businessmen Panel

The member, managing committee of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Amin Khatri, who belongs to Businessmen Forum (BF), representing all the chambers of commerce and industry of Sindh province, has denied that he has de
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CIBE principal retires

CIBE principal retires

The first Principal of Commecs Institute of Business Education (CIBE), Professor A W Qureshi has retired after a decade long academic and non academic achievements.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Hearing in FPCCI suit on January 8

Hearing in FPCCI suit on January 8

The Sindh High Court after hearing the counsel of Riaz Ahmed Tata, plaintiff, versus Sohail Altaf and others, defendants, in the suit filed on December 29, 2003, has fixed January 8 for further hearing in which the question of maintainability of the suit
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
IHFL joins VIS data sharing programme

IHFL joins VIS data sharing programme

International Housing Finance Limited (IHFL), a major housing finance provider in the country, joined the Data Sharing Programme of Vital Information Service's Credit Information Services (CIS).
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
BRIDGE NOTES: Sarfaraz wins best-played hand award

BRIDGE NOTES: Sarfaraz wins best-played hand award

Balijee International Bridge Championship was the last important bridge tournament of the year 2003 in the country. Teams from all over the country and one from UAE also participated to win a handsome prize. Lahore as usual played host to this big event i
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Qazi asks Musharraf to become 'civilian President'

Qazi asks Musharraf to become 'civilian President'

After giving support to the ruling coalition on 17h Amendment, Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) on Friday demanded of President General Pervez Musharraf to shed his military outfit to become a 'civilian President'.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following International Tenders from abroad.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
SPORTS WORLD: Aqeel takes tennis titles

SPORTS WORLD: Aqeel takes tennis titles

Aqeel Khan, the hero of Pakistan's success against South Korea in the Davis Cup last September, used guile and power to wear down Nomi Qamar, another Davis Cupper, at the hard courts of two clubs of Karachi to run away with two tennis titles. The weather
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
SPORTS WORLD: Shoaib's alarming pace annihilates New Zealand

SPORTS WORLD: Shoaib's alarming pace annihilates New Zealand

The frightening pace of the Rawalpindi Express, Shoaib Akhtar, overwhelmed the New Zealanders in the secong Test at Wellington for a small total of 103 and even though the hosts had taken a huge lead of 170 on the basis of the 1st innings scores of the tw
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Former UBL officers set up welfare body

Former UBL officers set up welfare body

Former Executives of United Bank Limited (UBL) have formed a welfare association under the title of 'UBL Former Executives Welfare Association'.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Waka-Raag night

Waka-Raag night

A fairly large audience was thrilled and relished the Waka-Raag night, organized recently by the Japan Cultural Centre of the Consulate General of Japan, Karachi, Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association, Sindh which was held at the Karachi Club.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Supreme Court to re-open on January 8

Supreme Court to re-open on January 8

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in continuation of an earlier notification under order II, Rule 5, SC Rules 1980 has declared January 5 to January 7, as winter holidays.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Composer Feroze Nizami remembered

Composer Feroze Nizami remembered

A friend, who is an ardent lover of film music produced during the years 1938-1950, provided me last week an opportunity to reminisce about composer Feroze Nizami, whose lilting compositions still sound as fresh as when these were recorded several decades
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Stock of cotton yarn and gray fabric stolen

Stock of cotton yarn and gray fabric stolen

More than five armed dacoits looted a stock of cotton yarn and gray fabric worth Rs 0.6 million from a weaving factory in industrial area of Liaquatabad No 2, early in the morning.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Saarc nations advised to boost trade

Saarc nations advised to boost trade

World Trade Organisation is a threat to developing countries because it would destroy the smaller countries economically and millions of people would be rendered jobless besides closure of industry, said speakers at a seminar on 'Globalisation, Growing Po
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
A promising art competition

A promising art competition

Competitions of any kind provide a welcome change, and a much needed relief to the students studying in a routine. In this regard, 'the Unilever International Art Project For Schools' is nothing short of a blessing in disguise for all art-oriented student
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Saarc states urged to give top priority to Kashmir issue

Saarc states urged to give top priority to Kashmir issue

South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (Saarc) summit must give top priority to the Kashmir issue in order to achieve the ultimate objective of regional co-operation and poverty alleviation.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
An Unfettered Press

An Unfettered Press

An Unfettered Press, a publication of the United States Information Agency, has briefly recorded the phases through which the American print and the electronic media has passed through before reaching its present stage when each home in the United States
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
BOOK REVIEW: Life and achievements of a homeopath doctor

BOOK REVIEW: Life and achievements of a homeopath doctor

The invention of homeopathic system of medicine and practice, which is based on the immutable law of Similia Similibus Curentur, has been attributed to German allopathic doctor Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843). Rising costs of medicines and high professional
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Heart-attack, paralysis-attack, and sudden cardiac death

Heart-attack, paralysis-attack, and sudden cardiac death

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, in all its clinical manifestations, represents a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the world. Epidemiological studies have identified several important risk factors for cardiovascular disease including hig
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Is it or is it not?- gender discrimination

Is it or is it not?- gender discrimination

"I'm sad. I allowed them to shunt me out- push me around. But I couldn't do anything. Who could I have complained to? the boss? It would've disturbed their cosy little arrangement. I did make a slight fuss but it all snowballed on me. The atmosphere becam
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Martyrdom Day observed

Martyrdom Day observed

Pakistan Mazdoor Kissan Party, Labour Party, Communist Mazdoor Kisan Party, Seraiki Awami Party and Seraiki National Party observed the martyrdom day on Friday to pay homage to those more than 40 workers who laid down their lives for the cause of working
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
The white collar poverty

The white collar poverty

Abdul Aziz is fifty-five years old retired banker. He opted for golden handshake and accepted the terms and conditions for premature retirement. He calculated the impact of this offer on his living and found out that in all he would be getting around twen
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Parliamentarians felicitated on passage of 17th amendment

Parliamentarians felicitated on passage of 17th amendment

Mian Farhan Latif, MNA, has congratulated the sitting parliamentarians on the passage of 17th constitutional amendment and said that they have played a historic role to strengthen democracy in Pakistan.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Lyari Express Way

Lyari Express Way

City District Government has the distinction that in its tenure due to President General Pervez Musharraf and City Nazim Naimatullah Khan special concern two projects ie Lyari Express Way and Northern Bypass were started.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Jamaat pulls out of Abbas' faction

Jamaat pulls out of Abbas' faction

In a move that could have severe impact on the significance of the Abbas-led Hurriyat's ensuing dialogue with New Delhi, Jamaat-I-Islami decided to dissociate from it.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Musharraf reiterates resolve to uproot extremism

Musharraf reiterates resolve to uproot extremism

President General Pervez Musharraf reiterated on Friday the government's firm resolve to uproot extremism from the country, stating that elements behind terrorist incidents were enemies of both Islam and Pakistan.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
EPB criticised for not printing Category Pass Books

EPB criticised for not printing Category Pass Books

Textile quota exporters are unable to start new year exports as the inefficient and lethargic Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) has not yet got printed Category Pass Books (CPB).
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Message from Karachi Nazim

Message from Karachi Nazim

The "Civic Reception" in the honour of the City Nazim Niamatullah Khan Advocate is a token of thanks by the business community and citizens of Karachi to acknowledge and appreciate the selfless services of the City Nazim for the development and welfare of
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
APTPMA chief greets president

APTPMA chief greets president

Chairman All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association (APTPMA) Sheikh Muhammad Amjad has heartily felicitated President Musharraf for obtaining a vote of confidence from the parliament and expressed thanks to Allah Almighty for his miraculous escape
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report of Friday (January 02) and the forecast for Saturday (January 03, 2004).
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Geelani not allowed to perform Haj

Geelani not allowed to perform Haj

Chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference Syed Ali Shah Geelani and his wife have not been issued travel documents for the Haj pilgrimage this year.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Petition against 17th Amendment filed in SHC

Petition against 17th Amendment filed in SHC

A constitutional petition was filed in Sindh High Court by Sohail Hameed advocate on Friday in which he prayed court to restrain government from acting upon 17th amendment in constitution to what he called it without lawful authority and void.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (January 02, 2004)
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (January 02, 2004).
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (January 02, 2004).
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (January 02, 2004).
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
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