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Print - 2004-02-22
WTO Seminar on February 28

WTO Seminar on February 28

The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) will organise a daylong seminar on "WTO: state of preparedness" at a local hotel on February 28.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Contempt plea: sugar mill told to file reply

Contempt plea: sugar mill told to file reply

Justice M. Javed Buttar of the Lahore High Court (LHC), taking up a contempt plea, directed the management of Pattoki Sugar Mills to furnish a reply within three weeks.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
APHC condemns Aziz's re-arrest

APHC condemns Aziz's re-arrest

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has condemned the re-arrest of senior freedom fighter Sheikh Abdul Aziz.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Mirwaiz launches poll boycott drive

Mirwaiz launches poll boycott drive

In a significant development, Mirwaiz Mohammed Omar Farooq-led Awami Action Committee (AAC) launched an anti-election campaign and urged people to boycott the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Expo Center body meets on February 28

Expo Center body meets on February 28

The steering committee of Lahore Expo Center will meet in the provincial capital on Saturday, February 28 to review various aspects of the display facility project.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Thai woman held with heroin

Thai woman held with heroin

Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Multan has arrested a female tourist Wipha-Wadee (21) from airport with one kilogramme heroin worth Rs 10 million in international market. She was going to Karachi on Friday to fly to Thailand.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
President asks nation to shun sectarianism

President asks nation to shun sectarianism

President Pervez Musharraf has asked the nation to shun sectarianism among them and adopt the guiding principles of tolerance and mutual harmony for the prosperity of country.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
10 killed and 225 injured in Basant festivities

10 killed and 225 injured in Basant festivities

At least ten persons including five children were killed and another 225 injured while celebrating the Basant (kite-flying) in other parts of Punjab province till Friday night.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Emergency ambulance numbers to be changed

Emergency ambulance numbers to be changed

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to change emergency ambulance numbers from three to four digits to accommodate tremendous requests of the humanitarian and philanthropic organisations engaged in providing emergency services.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Hospital a haven for the underprivileged

Hospital a haven for the underprivileged

A special visit was organised to bring to light the healthcare services offered by the Jinnah Medical and Dental College Hospital, established with a mission to provide healthcare facilities to the grossly neglected low income population of Korangi and ot
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
US to help settle Indo-Pak issues: Powell

US to help settle Indo-Pak issues: Powell

Assuring that the United States "will lend its good offices to the work being done by Pakistan and India", Secretary of State Colin Powell on Friday, said: "Both countries "are now moving in the other direction" (of conflict-resolution) and not confrontat
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Slic meeting on February 24

Slic meeting on February 24

The State Life Field Workers Association is holding a meeting on Tuesday (February 24).
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Postings and transfers

Postings and transfers

The establishment division on Saturday has posted Joint Secretary, Finance Division with immediate effect and until further orders.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Pak-India cricket matches schedule

Pak-India cricket matches schedule

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule for the itinerary of India's first test tour to Pakistan in 15 years, according to which, Indian team will play a one-day warm-up game, five one-day internationals and three test matches between
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
LCCI wants fire brigade department modernised

LCCI wants fire brigade department modernised

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Mian Anjum Nisar has demanded of the Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi to revamp and modernise the fire brigade department, as it has repeatedly failed to cope with any emergency situation.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
POPs cause cancer and birth defects

POPs cause cancer and birth defects

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) released into environment by human activity are highly toxic chemicals that kill and injure people and wildlife by inducing cancer, and by damaging the nervous, reproductive and immune systems, it could also cause birt
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Wapda chief hails revenue recovery performance

Wapda chief hails revenue recovery performance

Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Tariq Hamid, while appreciating the revenue recovery position, has stressed upon realisation of Rs 9.6 billion outstanding revenue for electricity consumption from the permanently disconnected consume
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Red Cross team visits Saddam

Red Cross team visits Saddam

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited detained former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein on Saturday as Japan, which dispatched more ground troops to Iraq, beefed up security at hundreds of key facilities amid terror fears on its soil.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Red Cross team visits Saddam

Red Cross team visits Saddam

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited detained former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein on Saturday as Japan, which dispatched more ground troops to Iraq, beefed up security at hundreds of key facilities amid terror fears on its soil.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Stringent laws needed to ensure good corporate governance

Stringent laws needed to ensure good corporate governance

Speakers at the Saarclaw conference on Saturday proposed adoption of stringent laws to ensure good corporate governance, safeguard small stakeholders' interest and to make transparent the entire working of a corporate entity.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Stringent laws needed to ensure good corporate governance

Stringent laws needed to ensure good corporate governance

Speakers at the Saarclaw conference on Saturday proposed adoption of stringent laws to ensure good corporate governance, safeguard small stakeholders' interest and to make transparent the entire working of a corporate entity.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Pakistani and Indian commanders meet in Kashmir

Pakistani and Indian commanders meet in Kashmir

Senior Indian and Pakistani army commanders met in Kashmir this week for the first time in three years to clear up a "misunderstanding", a report said on Saturday.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Pakistani and Indian commanders meet in Kashmir

Pakistani and Indian commanders meet in Kashmir

Senior Indian and Pakistani army commanders met in Kashmir this week for the first time in three years to clear up a "misunderstanding", a report said on Saturday.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Nine killed, 11 injured in accident

Nine killed, 11 injured in accident

At least nine persons of a wedding party were killed while 11 sustained injuries when their wagon overturned after hitting the rear of a truck on the M-3 Motorway near Sahianwali, about 30 kilometres from here in the wee hours of Saturday.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Advani wishes to visit Pakistan

Advani wishes to visit Pakistan

Indian Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani said he would be "happy" to visit Pakistan after national polls in India due April-May, Indian media reported on Saturday.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
D-8 to ease visa process for businessmen: Dr Hafeez

D-8 to ease visa process for businessmen: Dr Hafeez

Minister for Privatisation and Investment Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has said that decision for easing of visa restrictions on businessmen of D-8 countries in the recently concluded summit in Tehran would enhance trade among the member countries.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Mangla raising as per schedule: Sherpao

Mangla raising as per schedule: Sherpao

Federal Minister for Water and Power, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said Mangla Raising Project worth about Rs 63 billion would begin on schedule from May this year after the completion of all necessary requirements.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Hong Kong expects higher economic growth

Hong Kong expects higher economic growth

Hong Kong's government expects economic growth this year to beat last year's estimated growth of three percent, Ming Pao Daily News said on Saturday.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Arms smuggled from Afghanistan seized

Arms smuggled from Afghanistan seized

Pakistani paramilitary authorities have seized a cache of arms and ammunition from a south-western town on the border with Afghanistan, officials said on Saturday.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Provinces used less water than share: Irsa

Provinces used less water than share: Irsa

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) said on Saturday that all the four provinces utilised less water than their share by 22.1 percent to 9.4 percent during the period from October 1, 2003 to February 20, 2004.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Police claim foil Delhi airport attack plan

Police claim foil Delhi airport attack plan

Police in the occupied Jammu and Kashmir said on Saturday they had arrested suspected freedom fighters who had planned to attack New Delhi's international airport.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Cable operators criticise double standards of Pemra

Cable operators criticise double standards of Pemra

Rejecting the double standard of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), the cable operators have said that some forces with vested interest are playing a dirty game with 1,600 cable operators of the country which could deprive country
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
300 Ulema confined to home towns

300 Ulema confined to home towns

Pakistan government has banned more than 300 Ulema from leaving their home districts to prevent them from inciting violence when holy month of Muharram starts from Sunday.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
US and Mexico to tighten border, send migrants home

US and Mexico to tighten border, send migrants home

The United States and Mexico agreed on Friday to tighten security along their border and start sending illegal immigrants caught sneaking across the frontier back home by bus or plane.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Black says Hollinger pushed him into quitting

Black says Hollinger pushed him into quitting

Press tycoon Conrad Black testified on Friday that the board of Hollinger International Inc pushed him into resigning and he now wants to sell his controlling stake to provide more stable ownership of his newspaper empire.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
India fixes price for state asset sales

India fixes price for state asset sales

India set the prices for share sales in a computer maintenance and software firm and an oil retailer on Saturday as it heads into a busy week of asset sales in state-run firms.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
US movie industry wins DVD copying suit

US movie industry wins DVD copying suit

A federal court has ruled that privately held 321 Studios must stop making software that allows users to copy DVDs, handing Hollywood's movie studios a big victory in their ongoing battle against copyright piracy.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
32 assistant collectors promoted

32 assistant collectors promoted

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has promoted 32 Assistant Collectors (BS-17) of Customs and Excise Group to the posts of Deputy Collector (BS-18) with immediate effect, of whom 27 were given on acting charge, while five were promoted.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
32 assistant collectors promoted

32 assistant collectors promoted

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has promoted 32 Assistant Collectors (BS-17) of Customs and Excise Group to the posts of Deputy Collector (BS-18) with immediate effect, of whom 27 were given on acting charge, while five were promoted.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Albanians protest for premier's ouster

Albanians protest for premier's ouster

Thousands of Albanians demonstrated on Saturday for the ouster of Prime Minister Fatos Nano, accusing him of being responsible for corruption and misery in the country.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Albanians protest for premier's ouster

Albanians protest for premier's ouster

Thousands of Albanians demonstrated on Saturday for the ouster of Prime Minister Fatos Nano, accusing him of being responsible for corruption and misery in the country.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
UAE eases Pakistani potato import terms

UAE eases Pakistani potato import terms

United Arab Emirate will relax restriction of compulsory import of potato from Pakistan in reefer container till such time as summer completely sets in.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
UAE eases Pakistani potato import terms

UAE eases Pakistani potato import terms

United Arab Emirate will relax restriction of compulsory import of potato from Pakistan in reefer container till such time as summer completely sets in.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Farmers may get credit cards for input purchase

Farmers may get credit cards for input purchase

The State Bank is considering to prepare a new set of regulations for agriculture sector while banks are preparing to issue 'Agriculture Credit Cards' enabling the farmers to buy their required inputs, said SBP Governor Dr Ishrat Husain on Saturday.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Farmers may get credit cards for input purchase

Farmers may get credit cards for input purchase

The State Bank is considering to prepare a new set of regulations for agriculture sector while banks are preparing to issue 'Agriculture Credit Cards' enabling the farmers to buy their required inputs, said SBP Governor Dr Ishrat Husain on Saturday.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Muharram moon sighted

Muharram moon sighted

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal committee announced on Saturday the sighting of the Muharram-ul-Harram moon, and the first of Muharram will fall on Sunday.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Muharram moon sighted

Muharram moon sighted

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal committee announced on Saturday the sighting of the Muharram-ul-Harram moon, and the first of Muharram will fall on Sunday.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Old NICs no more valid

Old NICs no more valid

Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that old National Identity Cards (NICs) would no more be valid. However, the National Database & Registration Authority (Nadra) would continue issuance of new Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs).
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Old NICs no more valid

Old NICs no more valid

Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that old National Identity Cards (NICs) would no more be valid. However, the National Database & Registration Authority (Nadra) would continue issuance of new Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs).
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Conservatives pool easy win in Iranian elections

Conservatives pool easy win in Iranian elections

Conservatives hostile to President Mohammad Khatami's liberal reforms swept towards a predictable victory over shackled reformists on Saturday after a disputed parliamentary election with a sharply reduced turnout.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Conservatives pool easy win in Iranian elections

Conservatives pool easy win in Iranian elections

Conservatives hostile to President Mohammad Khatami's liberal reforms swept towards a predictable victory over shackled reformists on Saturday after a disputed parliamentary election with a sharply reduced turnout.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Four killed in Afghanistan

Four killed in Afghanistan

An Afghan fighter has killed a commander and three soldiers loyal to a rival warlord, the victims' faction said on Saturday, sparking fears of fresh fighting in Afghanistan's north.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
ICCI for enhanced economic ties among Muslim world

ICCI for enhanced economic ties among Muslim world

President of Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Aqeel Al-Jassem on Saturday, while highlighting the rich natural resources, potentials and opportunities in the Muslim world, called for greater co-operation among them in the fields of trade a
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Over 40 killed in Brazil bus crash

Over 40 killed in Brazil bus crash

More than 40 people are believed to be killed on Saturday in north-eastern Brazil after a bus went off a cliff into a dam, police said.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Front portion of Tasman Spirit re-floated

Front portion of Tasman Spirit re-floated

The salvagers, SMIT International, have successfully re-floated the fore (front section) of single-hull broken oil tanker 'Tasman Spirit' at 1100 hours on Saturday, after the ship was grounded almost eight months ago.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Front portion of Tasman Spirit re-floated

Front portion of Tasman Spirit re-floated

The salvagers, SMIT International, have successfully re-floated the fore (front section) of single-hull broken oil tanker 'Tasman Spirit' at 1100 hours on Saturday, after the ship was grounded almost eight months ago.
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
NTC supports reduction in power tariff

NTC supports reduction in power tariff

National Tariff Commission Chairman Faizullah Khilji on Saturday observed that country's industry cannot be made hostage to power distribution companies for doing energy business, and asked the stakeholders of soda ash sector to take the matter with the g
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
NTC supports reduction in power tariff

NTC supports reduction in power tariff

National Tariff Commission Chairman Faizullah Khilji on Saturday observed that country's industry cannot be made hostage to power distribution companies for doing energy business, and asked the stakeholders of soda ash sector to take the matter with the g
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report of Saturday (February 21) and the forecast for Sunday (February 22, 2004).
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (February 21, 2004).
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (February 21, 2004).
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 21, 2004).
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (February 21) and rates for Sunday (February 22, 2004).
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (February 21, 2004).
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 21, 2004).
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (February 21, 2004).
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 21, 2004).
Published 22 Feb, 2004 12:00am