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Print - 2004-04-06
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (April 05, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (April 05, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
92 percent students pass Class V exams in Multan

92 percent students pass Class V exams in Multan

The education department on Monday announced the result of annual Class V examinations 2004, showing a handsome overall pass percentage of 92 in Multan district.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (April 05) and rates for Tuesday (April 06, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Man attempts to kill wife

Man attempts to kill wife

One Zulfikar Ali, owner of a private educational institute, poured the acid into the mouth of his wife, Shazia (38), to conceal his crime, and later he got registered a case of suicide attempt against her in collaboration with the police here.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Nibge to provide skilled human resource in biotech

Nibge to provide skilled human resource in biotech

The National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (Nibge) is geared to provide trained human resource in the cutting edge technologies such as biotechnology and genetic engineering, said Nibge Director Dr Ahmed Mukhtar Khalid on Monday.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
APHC chairman flays India for conspiring to kill him

APHC chairman flays India for conspiring to kill him

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Chairman, Syed Ali Gilani, giving a boycott call for Indian Lok Sabha elections, accused New Delhi of hatching an assassination conspiracy against him.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Rs 10 million approved for Peshawar city schemes

Rs 10 million approved for Peshawar city schemes

NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has said the MMA government is concentrating on the development of provincial metropolis, and approved schemes worth Rs 10 million for PF-I, which include repair of roads and sewerage schemes.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Lieutenant General Rafi passes away

Lieutenant General Rafi passes away

Lieutenant General Shah Rafi Alam (Retd) died here on Monday at the CMH, after a brief illness. He was 72.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Tata Motors keen to enter Pakistani market

Tata Motors keen to enter Pakistani market

India's leading auto-maker, Tata Motors has expressed interest in entering Pakistani market for which it plans to put in place a team to work out details.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Minister calls for fighting propaganda against Islam

Minister calls for fighting propaganda against Islam

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Zakat and Ushr Muhammad Ijazul Haq has said that there is need to fight the propaganda against Islam all over the world in general and in the western media particularly.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (April 05, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Call to educate farmers about WTO implications

Call to educate farmers about WTO implications

Speakers at a seminar emphasised the need for enhancing the agriculture stakeholders' capacity before the World Trade Organisation (WTO) regime sets in.
Published 06 Apr, 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 Monday (April 05, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (April 05, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Task force on SME policy to meet on April 6

Task force on SME policy to meet on April 6

The first meeting of the task force entrusted with the formulation of national policy on development of small and medium enterprises (SME) will be held in Islamabad on April 6.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
CDGK council urges AWT to vacate playground

CDGK council urges AWT to vacate playground

The Council of the City District Government Karachi has urged upon the Army Welfare Trust to vacate the occupation of a playground in the Lines Area. The demand was made in a resolution adopted by the City District Council unanimously the other day.
Published 06 Apr, 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 Monday (April 05, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Traders asked to improve Pakistan's image abroad

Traders asked to improve Pakistan's image abroad

Hamish St Clair Daniel, Deputy High Commissioner of UK, has advised business community to make efforts to improve image of Pakistan abroad to boost trade and investment.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Sugar mill-owners welcome ECC decision

Sugar mill-owners welcome ECC decision

The Chairman Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Punjab zone, Javed Kayani has termed the ECC decision of procuring 0.2 million tons of sugar, as a right step in the right direction and has noted that the millers would honour their commitment of makin
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 05, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Action demanded

Action demanded

Pakistan Wapda Hydro Electric Central Labour Union has demanded of the government to take action against those involved in torturing the Wapda officials.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 05, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Entry in Supreme Court by pass on April 7

Entry in Supreme Court by pass on April 7

The Supreme Court administration has imposed restriction on entry of litigants and visitors for Wednesday, which would be by an entry pass.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 05, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
PPMA resents raids on pharmaceutical units

PPMA resents raids on pharmaceutical units

Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) has called an emergency meeting on Tuesday April 6,2004 to discuss issue of raids conducted by FIA on pharmaceutical units.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 05, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
SHC restrains PTA and PTCL from taking action against ISPs

SHC restrains PTA and PTCL from taking action against ISPs

The Sindh High Court has restrained Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited from taking any adverse action against the Internet Service Providers Association till April 22, 2004.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
PLF seeks Benazir's return

PLF seeks Benazir's return

Speakers at a seminar, organised by People Lawyer's Forum (PLF), while expressing full confidence in the leadership of Benazir Bhutto, have called upon the government to allow her to return back to her homeland.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: seven paisa gain in open market

THE RUPEE: seven paisa gain in open market

Sufficient supply of dollars encouraged the rupee to recover seven paisa against the dollar on Monday in the open market for buying and selling at Rs 57.70 and Rs 57.75.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Dialogue process must proceed meaningfully: Khokhar

Dialogue process must proceed meaningfully: Khokhar

Pakistan has said that there should be meaningful progress in dialogue process between Pakistan and India to settle all outstanding issues including the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: seven paisa gain in open market

THE RUPEE: seven paisa gain in open market

Sufficient supply of dollars encouraged the rupee to recover seven paisa against the dollar on Monday in the open market for buying and selling at Rs 57.70 and Rs 57.75.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
US curbs on Chinese textiles to benefit Pakistani exporters

US curbs on Chinese textiles to benefit Pakistani exporters

The failure of negotiations between the United States and China over the US import restrictions on Chinese textiles and apparel would provide an opportunity to the Pakistani exporters to cash in on the situation, according to the exporters here.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Engineering: BOLAN CASTINGS LIMITED - Half Year Ended December 31, 2003

Engineering: BOLAN CASTINGS LIMITED - Half Year Ended December 31, 2003

The company is primarily engaged in castings of tractors and automotive parts. It is a public limited company incorporated in the province of Balochistan. Its factory and registered office are located at Main RCD Highway, Hub Chowki, District Lasbella, Ba
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Engineering: BOLAN CASTINGS LIMITED - Half Year Ended December 31, 2003

Engineering: BOLAN CASTINGS LIMITED - Half Year Ended December 31, 2003

The company is primarily engaged in castings of tractors and automotive parts. It is a public limited company incorporated in the province of Balochistan. Its factory and registered office are located at Main RCD Highway, Hub Chowki, District Lasbella, Ba
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Passage of NSC bill to consolidate democratic process: Prime Minister

Passage of NSC bill to consolidate democratic process: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Jamali on Monday said that after passage of National Security Council bill, democratic process in the country will be further strengthened and the governments would then devote its energies towards the welfare of the public.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

The first reading of the National Security bill began in the National Assembly on Monday evening, following an understanding between the two sides of aisle that they would follow the rules of the game.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Qazi meets Farid

Qazi meets Farid

Acting president of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) Qazi Hussain Ahmed met with the chief of Jamiat-i-Ulema-i-Pakistan (JUP) Professor Shah Faridul Haq at his residence here on Monday.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Monday (April 05, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Pak-China defence officials hold second round of talks

Pak-China defence officials hold second round of talks

The defence officials of China and Pakistan held second meeting of joint committee on co-operation in defence technology and industry in the Defence Production Division, here on Monday.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

Members have subsequently reported the transactions on Monday (April 05, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
British High Commission to remain close

British High Commission to remain close

The British High Commission has announced that its visa and consular sections in Islamabad and Karachi will be closed for Easter holiday from April 9 to 12.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Revisions in IRO-2002 under study

Revisions in IRO-2002 under study

The National Assembly was informed on Monday that the government was revising the IRO-2002 to remove certain reservations expressed by the International Labour Organisation and the trade unions.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements by Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
CBR briefs Shaukat on budget proposals

CBR briefs Shaukat on budget proposals

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) briefed Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz on the ongoing budget exercise to make the tax-policy more investment-oriented in budget 2004-2005 on Monday.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Monday (April 05, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
CBR briefs Shaukat on budget proposals

CBR briefs Shaukat on budget proposals

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) briefed Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz on the ongoing budget exercise to make the tax-policy more investment-oriented in budget 2004-2005 on Monday.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
''Golden Arrow'' changes hands

''Golden Arrow'' changes hands

The oldest Mutual Fund of Pakistan, ''Golden Arrow'' with its head office in Karachi, has changed hands.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
'Golden Arrow' changes hands

'Golden Arrow' changes hands

The oldest Mutual Fund of Pakistan, 'Golden Arrow' with its head office in Karachi, has changed hands.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
'Golden Arrow' changes hands

'Golden Arrow' changes hands

The oldest Mutual Fund of Pakistan, 'Golden Arrow' with its head office in Karachi, has changed hands.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Four companies take part in PFL pre-bid meeting

Four companies take part in PFL pre-bid meeting

Four pre-qualified parties for the privatisation of Pakarab Fertilisers (Pvt) Limited (PFL) participated in the first round of the pre-bid conference under the chairmanship of Salim Gul Shaikh, Secretary Privatisation Commission, on Monday in Islamabad.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Four companies take part in PFL pre-bid meeting

Four companies take part in PFL pre-bid meeting

Four pre-qualified parties for the privatisation of Pakarab Fertilisers (Pvt) Limited (PFL) participated in the first round of the pre-bid conference under the chairmanship of Salim Gul Shaikh, Secretary Privatisation Commission, on Monday in Islamabad.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Privatisation Commission offers 53 percent shares in CTI for sale

Privatisation Commission offers 53 percent shares in CTI for sale

The Privatisation Commission has offered 53 percent shares (approximately) owned by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) in Carrier Telephone Industries (CTI) for sale to a qualified investor as ''a going concern'' basis with management contr
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Privatisation Commission offers 53 percent shares in CTI for sale

Privatisation Commission offers 53 percent shares in CTI for sale

The Privatisation Commission has offered 53 percent shares (approximately) owned by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) in Carrier Telephone Industries (CTI) for sale to a qualified investor as 'a going concern' basis with management control
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Privatisation Commission offers 53 percent shares in CTI for sale

Privatisation Commission offers 53 percent shares in CTI for sale

The Privatisation Commission has offered 53 percent shares (approximately) owned by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) in Carrier Telephone Industries (CTI) for sale to a qualified investor as 'a going concern' basis with management control
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Kasuri leaves for China

Kasuri leaves for China

Foreign minister Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri on Monday left for a three-day official visit to China to further cement the bilateral ties, foreign ministry said.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Crash programme for Port Qasim development announced

Crash programme for Port Qasim development announced

The Federal Communications Minister, Babar Ghouri, announced here on Monday a crash programme for the development of Port Qasim to help it cope with the heavy rush of exports during the WTO free trade regime.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Crash programme for Port Qasim development announced

Crash programme for Port Qasim development announced

The Federal Communications Minister, Babar Ghouri, announced here on Monday a crash programme for the development of Port Qasim to help it cope with the heavy rush of exports during the WTO free trade regime.
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am
NJLI Pen Fund Rates

NJLI Pen Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Monday (April 05, 2004).
Published 06 Apr, 2004 12:00am