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Print - 2004-01-08
Tenders for TKP projects invited

Tenders for TKP projects invited

After the release of much-awaited fund from the Sindh Government under Annual Development Programme (ADP), the CDGK has invited tenders for 29 development projects of Tameer-e-Karachi Programme (TKP) on Wednesday.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

In Business Recorder issue of Tuesday, January 6, a news item captioned "cotton output shows sharp decline,"....please read the comparative figure for previous year's production as "8.736 million bales" and not "9.736 million bales" as was inadvert
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
FPCCI chief hails Islamabad Declaration

FPCCI chief hails Islamabad Declaration

The President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Riaz Ahmed Tata appreciated the Islamabad declaration and the press conference thereon of Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali sat the concussion of the 12th Saarc summi
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Saarc pacts to encourage mutual co-operation

Saarc pacts to encourage mutual co-operation

Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) President Emad Siddique while welcoming the success of the South Asian Association for Regional Corporation (Saarc) Summit said that the agreements signed during the summit would go a long way in encouragi
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report of Wednesday (January 07) and the forecast for Thursday (January 08, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/pound on Wednesday.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Efforts on to curb crimes in Gujranwala: DIG

Efforts on to curb crimes in Gujranwala: DIG

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) police Gujranwala range Mohammad Altaf Qamar has said that adequate efforts are being made to curb crimes on top priority basis in Gujranwala range.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/pound on Wednesday.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Minister calls on Jamali

Minister calls on Jamali

Industries and Production Minister Liaqat Ali Jatoi called on Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali at the Prime Minister's House here on Wednesday.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Poly bags for wheat storage opposed

Poly bags for wheat storage opposed

Environmentalists and health experts have expressed their serious concern over issuance of tender notice by the Punjab Food Department to purchase 15,000 bales (15 million bags) polypropylene bags for packing and storage of wheat.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Dialogue process to yield positive results: Boucher

Dialogue process to yield positive results: Boucher

Using the words "historic" for the Saarc summit, and "acts of statesmanship" for declaration by Pakistan and India to enter into composite dialogue, the United States on Tuesday hoped the endeavour would lead to positive results though it is always hard t
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
President and Prime Minister lauded for successful summit

President and Prime Minister lauded for successful summit

The President, Tehrik-e-Istiqlal (TI) Rehmat Khan Wardag has congratulated President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali on successful conclusion of the 12th Saarc summit and observed that it would enhance the country's image at
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (January 07, 2004)
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Kashmiris' wishes must rein supreme: JUI Amir

Kashmiris' wishes must rein supreme: JUI Amir

Maulana Fazlur Rahman Amir Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam (JUI) and top leader of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) has emphasised that Kashmir issue must be resolved according to aspirations of Kashmiri people.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (January 07, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
National Assembly speaker arrives in Ankara

National Assembly speaker arrives in Ankara

Speaker National Assembly Chaudhry Amir Hussain on Wednesday arrived in Ankara on a four-day official visit to Turkey at the invitation of Bulent Arinc, Speaker of Turkish Grand National Assembly.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (January 07, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Pak-India statement hailed

Pak-India statement hailed

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Azad Jammu & Kashmir chapter has welcomed India-Pakistan joint statement on commencing composite dialogue in next month to resolve all outstanding issues including Kashmir.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Wednesday (January 07, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
APHC chairman supports realisation of Kashmiris' ambitions

APHC chairman supports realisation of Kashmiris' ambitions

Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Syed Ali Shah Gilani while welcoming improving trends in Indo-Pak relations on Wednesday said the aspirations of Kashmiri people should be kept in view whenever there is a process for the solution of Kashmir
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (January 07, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday remain as under.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 07, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Pak-India leadership must not overlook Kashmiris

Pak-India leadership must not overlook Kashmiris

Pakistan's six-member alliance of religious parties, Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) has urged the governments of Pakistan and India not to overlook Kashmiri people in their newly-launched bilateral talks.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
World welcomes India-Pakistan agreement

World welcomes India-Pakistan agreement

The international community has hailed a breakthrough between nuclear powers India and Pakistan after their decision to reopen dialogue, two years after coming to the brink of their fourth war.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Fatigue causes and effects in aviation industry highlighted

Fatigue causes and effects in aviation industry highlighted

The element of fatigue, which is considered threat to aviation safety, and what causes fatigue and how it could be avoided was highlighted at a one-day seminar on 'Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL)/Fatigue', organised by Pakistan Air Line Pilots Associa
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Pak-India trade may boom with easing tension

Pak-India trade may boom with easing tension

Improving relations between nuclear-armed Pakistan and India could open a window of opportunity for commodities trade and greatly benefit the neighbours, traders said on Wednesday.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firmer trend in currency market

THE RUPEE: firmer trend in currency market

Falling trend in the euro value globally pressurised the single European currency to surrender its overnight gains in the kerb market on Wednesday, which lost 25 paisa for buying and selling at Rs 72.60 and Rs 72.90, respectively.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Directive to expedite loan recovery

Directive to expedite loan recovery

Registrar Co-operatives Punjab Khalid Pervez has directed the district officers of the department to expedite the pace of recovery of stuck-up and over due loans of the Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Limited (PPCBL).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firmer trend in currency market

THE RUPEE: firmer trend in currency market

Falling trend in the euro value globally pressurised the single European currency to surrender its overnight gains in the kerb market on Wednesday, which lost 25 paisa for buying and selling at Rs 72.60 and Rs 72.90, respectively.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PLF vows to continue Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's mission

PLF vows to continue Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's mission

People Lawyer's Forum (PLF) at a function held in connection with 76th birth anniversary of founder of PPP Zulfikar Ali Bhutto here on Wednesday vowed to continue his mission, under the sagacious leadership of Benazir Bhutto.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
WWF workers Income Tax status clarified

WWF workers Income Tax status clarified

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued a clarification on the status of Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) under Income Tax Ordinance 2001 through a circular 1 of 2004 here on Wednesday.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Wednesday (January 07, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Plea to include Kashmiris in Pak-India talks

Plea to include Kashmiris in Pak-India talks

Terming the dialogue process between India and Pakistan as a step forward, leader of opposition of Azad Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly, Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry on Wednesday said that Kashmiris should also be included in the talks for durable and l
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Presentation

Presentation

Presentation at KSE auditorium (only for members and an authorised employee of the members).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Former FIA DDG awarded three-year imprisonment

Former FIA DDG awarded three-year imprisonment

The judge of the Accountability Court Rawalpindi-IV Chaudhry Mazhar Minhas has awarded three years imprisonment to former FIA deputy director general Rehman Malik and issued his arrest warrants in a corruption reference.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Member To Member

Member To Member

Members have subsequently reported the transactions on Wednesday (January 07, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bangladesh hails success of Saarc summit

Bangladesh hails success of Saarc summit

Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Morshed Khan on Wednesday hailed the success of the Saarc summit of South Asian countries, saying leaders wanted to take part in the new world order.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Karzai welcomes thaw in Indo-Pak relations

Karzai welcomes thaw in Indo-Pak relations

Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday applauded nuclear rivals India and Pakistan's recent breakthrough in fixing dialogue to resolve bilateral issues as very positive and courageous.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
UK expert calls for adopting world accounting standards

UK expert calls for adopting world accounting standards

The lack of international accounting standards makes it difficult for countries to attempt to control multinational corporations. Similarly, investors and analysts cannot make the comparison of performance of companies in the same industry, but in differe
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements by Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bank Alfalah annual meeting held

Bank Alfalah annual meeting held

Bank Alfalah Limited held its annual management meeting on January 3, 2004 at Lahore. Senior Executives, Area Managers, Chief Managers and Managers of all the branches were present in the meeting.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Wednesday (January 07, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Dairy farming on modern lines stressed

Dairy farming on modern lines stressed

The Punjab Minister for Co-operative Colonel Malik Muhammad Anwar (Retd) has stressed the need for establishing the dairy farming in Pakistan on modern lines.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
WorldCALL signs multimillion-dollar contract

WorldCALL signs multimillion-dollar contract

WorldCALL Communications Group (WorldCALL) on Wednesday signed a multimillion-dollar contract with the world's leading Telecom and IP industry solution providers namely M/s Siemens, Cisco and Nuera Communications for a turnkey supply, installation, testin
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
WorldCALL signs multimillion-dollar contract

WorldCALL signs multimillion-dollar contract

WorldCALL Communications Group (WorldCALL) on Wednesday signed a multimillion-dollar contract with the world's leading Telecom and IP industry solution providers namely M/s Siemens, Cisco and Nuera Communications for a turnkey supply, installation, testin
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Police can not raid without warrant: Lahore High Court

Police can not raid without warrant: Lahore High Court

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has observed that police could not be allowed to raid any house without warrant, and directed District Police Officer (DPO) Kasur to get registered criminal case against the respondent police officials who raided the petitioner
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Jamali's performance as Saarc chairman lauded

Jamali's performance as Saarc chairman lauded

Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali has emerged as a statesman following his performance as the Chairman of the 12th Saarc summit in Islamabad, reports UPP correspondent.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Computer institute inaugurated

Computer institute inaugurated

Sindh Minister for Women Development Dr Saeeda Malik has said the government would set up a display and sales Center to sell handicraft work of rural women in Karachi.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Anees nominated KCCI body vice chairman

Anees nominated KCCI body vice chairman

President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Siraj Kassam Teli has nominated Senior Vice President, All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association (APPMA), Southern Circle, Mohammad Anees as the vice chairman of the Custom and Valuation Committee
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PTCL invested $83 million to enhance Ufone network capacity

PTCL invested $83 million to enhance Ufone network capacity

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has invested US$ 83 million to enhance network capacity of Ufone and one million more connection will be provided to customers by June this year, said Chairman PTCL, Akhtar Ahmad Bajwa.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Priest's murder condemned

Priest's murder condemned

Justice and Peace Commission, a human rights body of the catholic Church has strongly condemned the assassination of a priest of Church in Khanewal and said that the present regime has failed to combat terrorism in the country.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan condemns Kandahar attack

Pakistan condemns Kandahar attack

Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned terrorist attack in Kandahar in which civilians, including children were killed on Tuesday, Foreign Office said.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PML-N and PPP reject Pak-India joint statement

PML-N and PPP reject Pak-India joint statement

Pakistan Muslim League (N) has out rightly rejected the Pakistan-India joint statement, alleging that President General Musharraf had taken a U-turn on Kashmir issue.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
MMA demands action on 17 agreed points by government

MMA demands action on 17 agreed points by government

The MMA central leader and Naib Ameer Jamiat Ulema e Islam (Fazl) Maulana Amir Hussain Gillani has said on Monday that the alliance would launch movement if the government fails to accept 17-point demands.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Annan's concern over attempts on President's life conveyed

Annan's concern over attempts on President's life conveyed

The United Nations Under Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean Marie Guehenno, on Wednesday called on the President General Pervez Musharraf and conveyed Secretary General Kofi Annan's concern over the recent attempts on the President's life.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CUPen Fund Rates

CUPen Fund Rates

CUPen Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 07, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CUPen Fund Rates

CUPen Fund Rates

CUPen Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 07, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Task force on poverty to submit proposals in a fortnight

Task force on poverty to submit proposals in a fortnight

The Prime Minister's Task Force on poverty alleviation and employment generation will submit its recommendations to the President, General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister, Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali in a fortnight.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CUPen Fund Rates

CUPen Fund Rates

CUPen Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 07, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Task force on poverty to submit proposals in a fortnight

Task force on poverty to submit proposals in a fortnight

The Prime Minister's Task Force on poverty alleviation and employment generation will submit its recommendations to the President, General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister, Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali in a fortnight.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CU-Managed Fund Rates

CU-Managed Fund Rates

CU-Managed Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 07, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Ministry asked to revise used coal-fired boilers import policy

Ministry asked to revise used coal-fired boilers import policy

The Petroleum and Natural Resources Ministry has asked the Commerce Ministry to revise the import policy regarding used coal-fired boilers to encourage the industrialists to convert the furnace oil-fired boilers to coal fired boilers.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CU-Managed Fund Rates

CU-Managed Fund Rates

CU-Managed Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 07, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Ministry asked to revise used coal-fired boilers import policy

Ministry asked to revise used coal-fired boilers import policy

The Petroleum and Natural Resources Ministry has asked the Commerce Ministry to revise the import policy regarding used coal-fired boilers to encourage the industrialists to convert the furnace oil-fired boilers to coal fired boilers.
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CU-Managed Fund Rates

CU-Managed Fund Rates

CU-Managed Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 07, 2004).
Published 08 Jan, 2004 12:00am
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