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Print - 2004-01-17
No breakthrough yet in Saddar blast probe

No breakthrough yet in Saddar blast probe

The city police has not made any breakthrough or found any clue to Thursday's bomb blast in Saddar, police sources said on Friday.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Tribunal orders fresh polls in NA 236

Tribunal orders fresh polls in NA 236

Justice Amir Hani Muslim of High Court of Sindh heading an Election Tribunal on Friday ordered re-election in NA 236, Sanghar III.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Tribunal orders fresh polls in NA 236

Tribunal orders fresh polls in NA 236

Justice Amir Hani Muslim of High Court of Sindh heading an Election Tribunal on Friday ordered re-election in NA 236, Sanghar III.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (January 16, 2004).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Prime Minister appreciates POF working

Prime Minister appreciates POF working

Products of Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) have achieved international recognition, which is evident from the growing exports of these products to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Sri Lanka.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
APHC chairman arrested

APHC chairman arrested

The Indian occupation police on Friday prevented All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chairman Syed Ali Gilani from addressing the Juma payers congregation at Saura, occupied Srinagar and arrested him near Saura at 1 pm.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (January 16, 2004).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
APHC chairman arrested

APHC chairman arrested

The Indian occupation police on Friday prevented All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chairman Syed Ali Gilani from addressing the Juma payers congregation at Saura, occupied Srinagar and arrested him near Saura at 1 pm.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Company Limited on Friday (January 16, 2004).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
SSGC shares to be sold in mid-February

SSGC shares to be sold in mid-February

Privatisation and Investment Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said that the government will sell shares of Sui Southern Gas Company after Eid holidays to help in completing the transaction in efficient and speedy way.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (January 16, 2004).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
SSGC shares to be sold in mid-February

SSGC shares to be sold in mid-February

Privatisation and Investment Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said that the government will sell shares of Sui Southern Gas Company after Eid holidays to help in completing the transaction in efficient and speedy way.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (January 16, 2004).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
SSGC shares to be sold in mid-February

SSGC shares to be sold in mid-February

Privatisation and Investment Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said that the government will sell shares of Sui Southern Gas Company after Eid holidays to help in completing the transaction in efficient and speedy way.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
NCEL electronic system to be operational by June

NCEL electronic system to be operational by June

National Commodity Exchange Ltd, (NCEL) on Friday has signed an agreement to purchase a complete turnkey solution for electronic trading from Patsystems Plc, UK.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
NCEL electronic system to be operational by June

NCEL electronic system to be operational by June

National Commodity Exchange Ltd, (NCEL) on Friday has signed an agreement to purchase a complete turnkey solution for electronic trading from Patsystems Plc, UK.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
No SHC directive, claims Aptma CEO

No SHC directive, claims Aptma CEO

The CEO of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association, Mohammad Azam, in a communication to Business Recorder said on Friday that the report in the issue of January 15 had created an impression that direction by the SHC had been given to the Chief Executive O
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
No SHC directive, claims Aptma CEO

No SHC directive, claims Aptma CEO

The CEO of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association, Mohammad Azam, in a communication to Business Recorder said on Friday that the report in the issue of January 15 had created an impression that direction by the SHC had been given to the Chief Executive O
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
150,000 tonnes Australian wheat bought

150,000 tonnes Australian wheat bought

The government on Friday accepted the Tradesman International, an Australian firm's offer of $ 224 per tonne C&F Karachi for the import of 150,000 tonnes of wheat to meet domestic needs.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
150,000 tonnes Australian wheat bought

150,000 tonnes Australian wheat bought

The government on Friday accepted the Tradesman International, an Australian firm's offer of $ 224 per tonne C&F Karachi for the import of 150,000 tonnes of wheat to meet domestic needs.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Banking system to go online by year-end: Dr Ishrat

Banking system to go online by year-end: Dr Ishrat

The banking system would go online by the end of the current year and it will be a great leap towards e-banking. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is well aware of the future requirements of the e-business and is changing the banking sector accordingly.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Banking system to go online by year-end: Dr Ishrat

Banking system to go online by year-end: Dr Ishrat

The banking system would go online by the end of the current year and it will be a great leap towards e-banking. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is well aware of the future requirements of the e-business and is changing the banking sector accordingly.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
July-December final tax collection amounts to Rs 230 billion

July-December final tax collection amounts to Rs 230 billion

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has collected Rs 230 billion during July-December 2003-04 as compared to Rs 201.4 billion in the corresponding period of last fiscal year (an increase of Rs 28.6 billion).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
July-December final tax collection amounts to Rs 230 billion

July-December final tax collection amounts to Rs 230 billion

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has collected Rs 230 billion during July-December 2003-04 as compared to Rs 201.4 billion in the corresponding period of last fiscal year (an increase of Rs 28.6 billion).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
18 brigadiers promoted

18 brigadiers promoted

Selection Board for promotion of Brigadier to Major General for 2004 was held at the General Headquarters on Friday that recommended promotion of 18 brigadiers to the next ranks.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
NJLI Mutual Fund Rates

NJLI Mutual Fund Rates

New Jubile Life Insurance Mutual Fund Rates on Friday (January 16, 2004).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
18 brigadiers promoted

18 brigadiers promoted

Selection Board for promotion of Brigadier to Major General for 2004 was held at the General Headquarters on Friday that recommended promotion of 18 brigadiers to the next ranks.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
NJLI Mutual Fund Rates

NJLI Mutual Fund Rates

New Jubile Life Insurance Mutual Fund Rates on Friday (January 16, 2004).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
NJLI Mutual Fund Rates

NJLI Mutual Fund Rates

New Jubile Life Insurance Mutual Fund Rates on Friday (January 16, 2004).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
General Tyre assigned 'CGR-7' rating

General Tyre assigned 'CGR-7' rating

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Co Ltd (JCR-VIS) has assigned the corporate governance rating of 'CGR-7' to The General Tyre and Rubber Company of Pakistan Limited (GTR).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
NJLI Pen Fund Rates

NJLI Pen Fund Rates

New Jubile Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Friday (January 16, 2004).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
General Tyre assigned 'CGR-7' rating

General Tyre assigned 'CGR-7' rating

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Co Ltd (JCR-VIS) has assigned the corporate governance rating of 'CGR-7' to The General Tyre and Rubber Company of Pakistan Limited (GTR).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
NJLI Pen Fund Rates

NJLI Pen Fund Rates

New Jubile Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Friday (January 16, 2004).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
MMA asks government to bring detained MNAs in Parliament

MMA asks government to bring detained MNAs in Parliament

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) on Friday demanded of the government to either bring detained MNAs Javed Hashmi and Abid Sher Ali in the Parliament or face agitation during President Musharraf's address on Saturday.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
NJLI Pen Fund Rates

NJLI Pen Fund Rates

New Jubile Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Friday (January 16, 2004).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bush policy on Israel criticised

Bush policy on Israel criticised

The simmering conflict between Palestinians and Israel shows no sign of abatement and the much-hyped formula of two nations existing side by side is not going to work for lack of sophistication in Bush administration's measures.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Opposition lawmakers stage demonstration in Senate

Opposition lawmakers stage demonstration in Senate

The Senate on Friday presented scene of the National Assembly, as several opposition lawmakers staged a demonstration in front of the chairman's dais, chanting slogans against him.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Musharraf to change residence

Musharraf to change residence

President Pervez Musharraf will shift his residence to Islamabad from Rawalpindi to tighten security after two near-miss attempts on his life, a newspaper reported on Friday.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

Friday sitting of the Senate had smooth beginning but tumultuous end. As the proceedings were coming to a close opposition's Mian Raza Rabbani asked Chairman Mian Muhammadmian Soomro why his privilege motion was killed by him in the office and not brought
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Prime Minister stresses efforts to boost exports

Prime Minister stresses efforts to boost exports

Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Jamali has called upon the exporters and people associated with commerce and industry to redouble their efforts for enhancing exports.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
General Abizaid calls on Musharraf

General Abizaid calls on Musharraf

Commander of US Centcom, General John P Abizaid, on Friday paid a courtesy call on President Pervez Musharraf and discussed matters of mutual interest.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Jica team visits NISTE

Jica team visits NISTE

A three-member high-level delegation of Japan International Co-operation Agency (Jica) headed by deputy resident representative Tanemura Hidekazuon on Friday visited the National Institute of Science and Technical Education (NISTE).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Journalism award launched

Journalism award launched

The Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) with the support of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) launched second annual Gender in Journalism Award 2004 for print media journalists.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
DTRE described better substitute of SRO 410

DTRE described better substitute of SRO 410

The fruit exporters have said that the Duty and Tax Remissions Rules for Exports (DTRE) scheme, launched by the Central Board of Revenue (CBR), has proved a better substitute of SRO 410, which allows duty-free import of accessories for re-export.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Cellular policy should include stakeholders' proposals

Cellular policy should include stakeholders' proposals

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication should finalise the new cellular policy after taking into account proposals floated by all stakeholders, sources told Business Recorder here on Friday.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Institutions urged to conduct research for viable courses

Institutions urged to conduct research for viable courses

Former Federal Secretary Education and leading educationist, S M Qureshi has called upon the management of private institutions to carryout market research and find out its absorbing capacity for fresh business management graduates before offering more bu
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
NAB working within legal parameters

NAB working within legal parameters

An official spokesman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has clarified a news, item about the role of NAB, stating that the Bureau continues to function as apex anti-corruption body of the country within the legally established parameters in acco
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Drip irrigation system to help economise water use

Drip irrigation system to help economise water use

Sindh Food and Agriculture Minister Arif Mustafa Jatoi has said that the adoption of drip irrigation system would help in economising on the use of water in arid zones and water shortage areas.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Friday (January 16, 2004).
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
AKESP seminar on January 17

AKESP seminar on January 17

The Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan (AKESP) is organising a seminar on quality advancement through institutional development (QuAID) at the Carlton Hotel, Karachi on Saturday.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements by Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Role of computers in present day life

Role of computers in present day life

Computers, internet, e-mails, faxes, scanners - : What are these devices and why are these modern day electronic monsters such rapidly spreading like a worm influencing our lives and taking over our minds? Well this is a question that makes us ponder over
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Inflows and outflows of water

Inflows and outflows of water

The position of water inflows/outflows at Mangla and Tarbela along with the reservoir levels and the barrages at 6 a.m. on Friday.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: VIPs Visit Cultural Capital of Pakistan

LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: VIPs Visit Cultural Capital of Pakistan

The visit to Lahore by VIPs, group exhibition of paintings, an exhibition of Bangladeshi artists and a memorial reference for poet Qateel Shafai were the main highlights of cultural activities in Lahore during the week under review.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Court order sought to declare Tata as lawful FPCCI chief

Court order sought to declare Tata as lawful FPCCI chief

A case has been filed in Sindh High Court by Asghar A. Morawala, member, managing committee, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), seeking declaration that Riaz Ahmed Tata is the lawful President of FPCCI.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
The IPR infringement - reasons, control and suggestions

The IPR infringement - reasons, control and suggestions

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry has estimated that infringement of the intellectual property rights causes Rs 7.5 billion loss to the government revenue and pushes more than 31,194 persons out of jobs annually. Other sectors such a
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
MoST launches Rs 27 million study project

MoST launches Rs 27 million study project

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) launched a project worth Rs 27 million here on Friday for 'Impact Assessment of Sewerage and Industrial Effluents on Human Health, Water Resources and Agricultural Productivity'.
Published 17 Jan, 2004 12:00am
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