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Print - 2004-01-03
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chemical: BOC PAKISTAN LIMITED - Year Ended 30-09-2003

Chemical: BOC PAKISTAN LIMITED - Year Ended 30-09-2003

During the year under review, this 55-year-old subsidiary of British multi national company has earned record highest profit. It has announced cash dividend at Rs 12 per 10-rupee share and the dividend amount is the second highest of last 10 years.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Singapore private home prices fall 2 percent in 2003

Singapore private home prices fall 2 percent in 2003

Singapore's home prices fell 2.1 percent in 2003, hit by a supply glut and a bad economy, official data showed on Friday, but some analysts expect a recovery this year after a 38 percent slide in prices from a 1996 peak.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Quake shakes Indonesian resort islands; one dead

Quake shakes Indonesian resort islands; one dead

At least one person was killed and nine injured when an earthquake and aftershocks shook tourists and residents from their beds early on Friday on the Indonesian resort islands of Bali and neighbouring Lombok.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Quake shakes Indonesian resort islands; one dead

Quake shakes Indonesian resort islands; one dead

At least one person was killed and nine injured when an earthquake and aftershocks shook tourists and residents from their beds early on Friday on the Indonesian resort islands of Bali and neighbouring Lombok.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Five killed in occupied Kashmir

Five killed in occupied Kashmir

Five people died in violence in occupied Kashmir and eight civilians were injured on Friday in a grenade attack targeting soldiers, occupation police said.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Five killed in occupied Kashmir

Five killed in occupied Kashmir

Five people died in violence in occupied Kashmir and eight civilians were injured on Friday in a grenade attack targeting soldiers, occupation police said.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PSMA complains against TCP failure to make payment

PSMA complains against TCP failure to make payment

Trading Corporation of Pakistan's (TCP) failure to make payment to sugar millers for 100,000 tons sugar has brought the understanding between the government and Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) on the verge of collapse.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Weapons cache seized

Weapons cache seized

Police have seized a truck loaded with Soviet-era weapons, including anti-tank and anti-personnel mines, which they said were being ferried from Afghanistan to carry out terrorist attacks within the country.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
EoIs date extended

EoIs date extended

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has extended date for the receipt of expression of interest (EoIs) for the issuance of two more cellular mobile phone licences from January 7 to January 21.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
EoIs date extended

EoIs date extended

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has extended date for the receipt of expression of interest (EoIs) for the issuance of two more cellular mobile phone licences from January 7 to January 21.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Tough competition in US after Cancun failure: Humayun

Tough competition in US after Cancun failure: Humayun

Federal Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan has said American decision to focus on bilateral and preferential arrangements, after failure of Cancun talks, will create more competition for Pakistani products.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
ISE-10 index launched

ISE-10 index launched

Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) has launched a new index (ISE-10) from January 1.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CU-Managed Fund Rates

CU-Managed Fund Rates

CU-Managed Fund Rates on Friday (January 02, 2004).
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Pak-Maldives JEC to be reactivated

Pak-Maldives JEC to be reactivated

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Maldives Fathullah Jamil met Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri here on Friday and discussed bilateral, regional and international issues.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CU-Managed Fund Rates

CU-Managed Fund Rates

CU-Managed Fund Rates on Friday (January 02, 2004).
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Pak-Maldives JEC to be reactivated

Pak-Maldives JEC to be reactivated

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Maldives Fathullah Jamil met Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri here on Friday and discussed bilateral, regional and international issues.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CU-Managed Fund Rates

CU-Managed Fund Rates

CU-Managed Fund Rates on Friday (January 02, 2004).
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Body to countercheck OCAC decisions proposed

Body to countercheck OCAC decisions proposed

The Planning Commission has proposed nomination of an impartial body to countercheck the decisions of Oil Companies Advisory Committee (OCAC) regarding POL pricing.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CUPen Fund Rates

CUPen Fund Rates

CUPen Fund Rates on Friday (January 02, 2004).
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Body to countercheck OCAC decisions proposed

Body to countercheck OCAC decisions proposed

The Planning Commission has proposed nomination of an impartial body to countercheck the decisions of Oil Companies Advisory Committee (OCAC) regarding POL pricing.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CUPen Fund Rates

CUPen Fund Rates

CUPen Fund Rates on Friday (January 02, 2004).
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Revenue reporting: CBR asks SBP for action against some NBP officials

Revenue reporting: CBR asks SBP for action against some NBP officials

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has asked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Karachi, to take disciplinary action against certain officials of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) allegedly involved in flouting new revenue reporting system for reconciliation
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CUPen Fund Rates

CUPen Fund Rates

CUPen Fund Rates on Friday (January 02, 2004).
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Revenue reporting: CBR asks SBP for action against some NBP officials

Revenue reporting: CBR asks SBP for action against some NBP officials

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has asked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Karachi, to take disciplinary action against certain officials of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) allegedly involved in flouting new revenue reporting system for reconciliation
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Iraq reconstruction fair

Iraq reconstruction fair

More than 1,100 firms from some 45 countries will take part in an exhibition on reconstruction of and investment in Iraq due to be held in Kuwait later this month, a Saudi organiser said Friday.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Iraq reconstruction fair

Iraq reconstruction fair

More than 1,100 firms from some 45 countries will take part in an exhibition on reconstruction of and investment in Iraq due to be held in Kuwait later this month, a Saudi organiser said Friday.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
16 ministers inducted in Balochistan cabinet

16 ministers inducted in Balochistan cabinet

Sixteen more ministers, including two women were inducted in Balochistan Cabinet here on Friday evening bringing the total strength of the cabinet to 30.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
16 ministers inducted in Balochistan cabinet

16 ministers inducted in Balochistan cabinet

Sixteen more ministers, including two women were inducted in Balochistan Cabinet here on Friday evening bringing the total strength of the cabinet to 30.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
One killed as US helicopter crashes in Fallujah

One killed as US helicopter crashes in Fallujah

A US Army helicopter crashed Friday in the restive town of Fallujah, killing one soldier and wounding another, a military spokesperson said, as witnesses claimed the chopper came under guerrilla fire.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
One killed as US helicopter crashes in Fallujah

One killed as US helicopter crashes in Fallujah

A US Army helicopter crashed Friday in the restive town of Fallujah, killing one soldier and wounding another, a military spokesperson said, as witnesses claimed the chopper came under guerrilla fire.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Menon calls on Jamali

Menon calls on Jamali

Indian High Commissioner, Shivshanker Menon called on Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali at the Prime Minister House here on Friday.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Saarc urged to work for nuclear-free region

Saarc urged to work for nuclear-free region

The fourth South Asian People's Summit on Friday demanded the Saarc heads of states to pledge and work for a nuclear-free region along with a "no-war pact" between all South Asian countries.
Published 03 Jan, 2004 12:00am
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