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Print - 2004-04-15
Seychelles swears in first new president in 27 years

Seychelles swears in first new president in 27 years

Seychelles' newly sworn-in President James Alix Michel vowed to fight corruption on Wednesday, after officially taking over from Albert Rene, one of Africa's longest serving rulers.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Sex trade booms due to lax Russia law: deputies

Sex trade booms due to lax Russia law: deputies

A group of Russian lawmakers called Wednesday for the adoption of a witness protection program for the first time in the post-Soviet era in a bid to stamp out a booming sex trade in Eastern Europe.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
South Korean parties make last pitches ahead of polls

South Korean parties make last pitches ahead of polls

South Korean parties made a final appeal to voters on Wednesday before a parliamentary election high on emotion over the impeachment of President Roh Moo-hyun but low on policy debate.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Prodi urges China to act on human rights

Prodi urges China to act on human rights

Romano Prodi, president of the European Commission, called on China to make more substantial progress on human rights, but said the European Union did not link rights to the possible lifting of an arms embargo.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Children mela

Children mela

Punjab University vice chancellor Arshad Mahmood inaugurated a two-day Children Welfare Mela arranged by the Child Welfare Centre on new campus here on Wednesday.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Tax structure should be changed: RCCI

Tax structure should be changed: RCCI

The government should change tax structure in order to give a proper boost to the industrial sector, which is imperative for a stable and sustainable economy, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Hussain Ahmed Ozgen said here on We
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
PWC for steps to alleviate poverty

PWC for steps to alleviate poverty

Pakistan Workers Confederation (PWC) has urged President General Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali to take immediate steps for creating new job opportunities so as to alleviate poverty from the country.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Trade with India opposed

Trade with India opposed

Opposing trade with India, chairman of 'The Founders' group in the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Pervez Hanif, has said that it would not only spoil domestic manufacturing sector but would also harm local trade as a whole in the long run
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Inflows and outflows of rivers

Inflows and outflows of rivers

The position of the inflows and outflows at Tarbela, Mangla and Chashma along with the reservoirs levels and the barrages at 6.00 am on Wednesday.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
CDA to privatise parks and avenues

CDA to privatise parks and avenues

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will privatise the amusement parks and the major avenues of the Capital for providing better environment and entertainment to public. For this purpose, it has invited private parties to invest in this sector.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Jamali may announce package for farmers

Jamali may announce package for farmers

Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali is likely to announce an incentive package for the uplift of agriculture sector of Pakistan in the 100th General Body Meeting (GBM) of Farmers Associates Pakistan (FAP).
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Badr case hearing put off

Badr case hearing put off

An accountability court on Wednesday put off the proceedings for April 27, in a reference against former federal minister Jehangir Badr, after recording the statement of two prosecution witnesses.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
IRC theatre portrays bravery of village women

IRC theatre portrays bravery of village women

The theatre on Interactive Resource Centre (IRC) has received a considerable approbation from the viewers on the first day, which portrayed stories of bravery of countryside women, showing scenes of reality.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
LCCI seminar

LCCI seminar

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) TQM bureau is organising a training programme on "inspection, testing & calibration through ISO 1705" on April 16 & 17 at the Chamber premises.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
RCITs meeting on April 19

RCITs meeting on April 19

A meeting of all Regional Commissioners of Income Tax (RCITs) is to be held in the federal capital on April 19 2004, to discuss audit and other tax related issues.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Ruet body meets on April 20

Ruet body meets on April 20

A meeting of the Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will be held here on April 20 to decide about the sighting or otherwise of the Rabiul Awwal moon.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Project on environmental education promotion launched

Project on environmental education promotion launched

The Ministries of Environment and Education have jointly launched Rs 26 million project on "Environmental Education Promotion at School and College Level" with the objective to integrate environmental concepts in the formal education system at the primary
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Growers want fresh tenders floated for sugar mills

Growers want fresh tenders floated for sugar mills

Growers organisations expressed strong reservations over the proposed privatisation of Thatta and Dadu Sugar Mills, having assets of around Rs 1.3 billions, at through-away prices and demanded that fresh tenders may be floated to attract genuine buyers.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Concern voiced over charging of illegal taxes by contractors

Concern voiced over charging of illegal taxes by contractors

President, Sindh Abadgar Board, Abdul Majeed Nizamani, has expressed grave concern over charging of market committee fee by market contractors under duress on wheat, rice, vegetable, milk, goat and chicks from poor peasantry by setting seizure posts near
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan emerges good trade partner for Malaysia

Pakistan emerges good trade partner for Malaysia

The mission leader of Malaysian palm oil delegation, Yong Chinn Fatt, said that Pakistan has emerged as a good business partner for Malaysian suppliers and hope that the opportunities for better business between the two countries will be more strengthened
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Equal opportunities must for uplift: minister

Equal opportunities must for uplift: minister

The State Minister and Chairman Commission for Human Development Dr Nasim Ashraf has said the goal of national development cannot be achieved unless every individual is given equal opportunities.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (April 14) and the forecast for Thursday (April 15, 2004).
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/pound on Tuesday.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/pound on Tuesday.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
EPB to help make exporters aware of US security regulations

EPB to help make exporters aware of US security regulations

The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) will soon start an awareness programme on security to help the exporters comply with the US security regulations so that their export shipments are not held up at the US ports.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Qasim to meet Benazir

Qasim to meet Benazir

Qasim Zia head of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian left for Dubai, on Wednesday.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
LHC orders registration of case against police officials

LHC orders registration of case against police officials

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed District Police Officer (DPO) Toba Tek Singh to get registered a criminal case against SHO Chatiana and other responsible police officials for keeping one Ishtiaq Ahmed in illegal custody.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following International Tenders from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details of Tenders from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Region
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT on Wednesday (April 14, 2004)
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Regional/Sub-Regional O
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Nepalese team meets police high-ups

Nepalese team meets police high-ups

Six-member Nepalese Police delegation headed by the Nepalese Police Chief, Kumar Koirala here on Wednesday met Inspector General of Police (IGP), Islamabad Fiaz Ahmad Khan Toru and discussed the matters of mutual interest.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (April 14, 2004).
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Over 70 cottages burnt to ashes

Over 70 cottages burnt to ashes

More than 300 affectees on Wednesday staged a demonstration and burnt tyres at Chowk Dera Adda while women observed sit-in on the road to block the traffic as a protest against Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) because their more than 70 cottages were
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (April 14, 2004).
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (April 14, 2004).
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
China to transfer digital technology

China to transfer digital technology

China will transfer modern technology and technical know-how to Pakistan for the manufacturing of high quality digital telephone sets to meet the growing local demand.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (April 14) and rates for Thursday (April 15, 2004).
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Product diversification helps increase exports: EPB

Product diversification helps increase exports: EPB

The chairman, Export Promotion Bureau of Pakistan (EPB), Tariq Ikram, has said the exports of the country had been on the rise for last four years, and the current momentum in the growing exports would greatly help in achieving the export target of $12 bi
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, April 15, 2004.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Former armymen given loans under self-employment scheme

Former armymen given loans under self-employment scheme

Commander Karachi Rear Admiral Mohammad Asad Qureshi has said that the land of Sindh is rich in precious natural resources including minerals and there was need to correctly utilise these minerals resources.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, April 15, 2004.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
ICMAP seminar on April 16

ICMAP seminar on April 16

The Karachi Branch Council of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) is organising a seminar on credit rating on April 16 at ICMAP head office here.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, April 15, 2004.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Practical steps being taken to attract investors: minister

Practical steps being taken to attract investors: minister

Sindh Minister for Information and Technology (IT) Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that the present government was taking practical steps to attract the foreign investors for provision of Information Technology (IT) in Sindh.
Published 15 Apr, 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 (April 14, 2004).
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Ban on substandard LPG cylinders demanded

Ban on substandard LPG cylinders demanded

A delegation of Pakistan Petroleum/CNG Dealers Association, led by its Chairman Abdul Sami Khan, met the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Asad Ashraf Malik and discussed the issues related to unauthorised LPG cylinders being fitted in vehicles, selling
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 14, 2004).
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Teachers urged to end hunger strike

Teachers urged to end hunger strike

Balochistan Minister for Education, Maulana Abdul Wahid Siddiqui has warned the Government Teachers Association (GTA) to immediately end its hunger strike otherwise strict legal action would be taken.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Government to preserve historical buildings: minister

Government to preserve historical buildings: minister

Minister of State for Minorities, Sports, Culture, Tourism and Youth, Affairs, Rais Munir Ahmed said that government was trying its best to preserve historical buildings of the country for the promotion of tourism.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Labour administration course commences

Labour administration course commences

The 45th Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Labour Administration and Industrial Welfare started at the National Institute of Public Administration here on Tuesday.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 25 paisa gain versus euro

THE RUPEE: 25 paisa gain versus euro

The rupee on Wednesday maintained its rise versus the euro, gaining 25 paisa more for buying and selling at Rs 68.75 and Rs 69.05, respectively.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Afaq remanded in jail custody

Afaq remanded in jail custody

Afaq Ahmed, chairman, Mohajir Qaumi Movement (Haqiqi) was remanded to judicial custody till April 19 by Judicial Magistrate East, Pervaiz-ul-Qadir Memon here on Wednesday.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 25 paisa gain versus euro

THE RUPEE: 25 paisa gain versus euro

The rupee on Wednesday maintained its rise versus the euro, gaining 25 paisa more for buying and selling at Rs 68.75 and Rs 69.05, respectively.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Drastic steps taken for promotion of education

Drastic steps taken for promotion of education

Provincial Education Minister Mian Imran Masood has said that drastic steps have been taken for the promotion and bringing revolutionary changes in education sector.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Notices to NAB in bail pleas

Notices to NAB in bail pleas

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued separate notices to Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for April 26, in three bail applications filed by Agha Marghub and others involved in bank fraud cases.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Ring leader of car snatchers arrested

Ring leader of car snatchers arrested

The Secretariat Police, Islamabad on Tuesday arrested chief of a gang involved in cases of snatching cars at gunpoint and recovered a taxi from his possession.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
NUST researchers awarded 5th NCR awards

NUST researchers awarded 5th NCR awards

Dr Ashraf Masood and Dr Mohammad Hassan Zaidi from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) were declared winners of the 5th NCR awards in the categories of "IT research and development" and "IT educationist" respectively.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Wednesday (April 14, 2004).
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
CEC appoints appellate tribunals

CEC appoints appellate tribunals

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Chief Justice Irshad Hasan Khan (Retd) on Wednesday appointed the Appellate Tribunals comprising Judges of High Courts for disposal of appeals against the decision of the returning officers for rejecting or accepting the
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Cross Transactions

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Wednesday (April 14, 2004).
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
CDGK body takes action on route permit violation

CDGK body takes action on route permit violation

The Vigilance Committee of Transport Department, CDGK has seized/ confiscated an Allied Services' bus and suspended its route permit for fifteen days against the violation of laid down rule.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements by Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Wednesday (April 14, 2004).
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Lahori food festival in New Delhi

Lahori food festival in New Delhi

The Maurya Sheraton, Delhi, has requested the Avari Hotel, Lahore, to organise 'Lahori Food Festival' in New Delhi from April 16 to 25.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
KBCA calls for uniformity of building laws

KBCA calls for uniformity of building laws

An imperative need for uniform building bylaws and other buildings related matters, besides harmony in the functions of Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA) and Cantonment Boards, was stressed at an interaction dialogue between KBCA and Cantonment Bo
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Auto industry experiences heave of investment

Auto industry experiences heave of investment

Paapam Chairman Syed Nabeel Hashmi stated here on Wednesday that it was their strong observation that auto industry in Pakistan had experienced heave of investment in the last three years.
Published 15 Apr, 2004 12:00am