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Print - 2004-04-17
Pakistan to take part in Dubai's Seatrade

Pakistan to take part in Dubai's Seatrade

Pakistan would actively participate in Seatrade Middle East Maritime conference and exhibition for the marine sector scheduled from December 6 to 8 at Dubai International Exhibition Centre.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan and UK armies to further cement ties: Maleeha

Pakistan and UK armies to further cement ties: Maleeha

Pakistan's High Commissioner to the UK Dr Maleeha Lodhi has reiterated her commitment to further promote the existing strong bonds between Pakistan and British Armies including the two Cavalries.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
China welcomes Jamali's forthcoming visit

China welcomes Jamali's forthcoming visit

A spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Office Kong Quan has welcomed Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali's visit to China, scheduled to take place next week.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan helps defeat human rights violation move against China

Pakistan helps defeat human rights violation move against China

Pakistan on Friday strongly supported China's phenomenal achievements in all areas and defended its human rights record, helping in defeating a resolution against China at the 60th session of the Commission on Human Rights in Geneva.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Online library launched

Online library launched

Pakistan Institute of Administrative Research (Piar) has introduced the country's first online library and daily news sources.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Community policing system stressed

Community policing system stressed

Advisor Home to Sindh Chief Minister, Aftab Ahmed Shaikh has stressed the need for paying special attention to community policing system and its expansion throughout the province on a permanent basis.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
CDGK objects to Green Bus Company sale

CDGK objects to Green Bus Company sale

The Transport and Communication Department of City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has issued notice to the Managing Director of Green Bus Company telling him that as per agreement under Urban Transport Scheme (UTS), he cannot sell out the company to a
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Rabi-ul-Awwal may commence from April 21

Rabi-ul-Awwal may commence from April 21

Rabi-ul-Awwal is likely to commence from April 21, said Director Pakistan Meteorological Department Malik Ghulam Qadir here on Friday.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Hazards of Dursban

Hazards of Dursban

For those who read the Cautionary Notice that appeared in the front page of a leading English daily on March 15th and, yearn for precise information, they are advised to visit the following web page and, draw their own conclusions about the veracity of th
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Foreign postings and PIA

Foreign postings and PIA

Is it so sinful to be born in a family that for generations has lived in a part of Sindh, which joined Pakistan by choice. I am proud to be a Pakistani and shall live and die in my motherland, in spite of the discrimination we suffer in our own province.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Civilians going to work in Iraq with no danger training at all

Civilians going to work in Iraq with no danger training at all

Civilian contractors are sending foreign workers into Iraq with none of the combat-zone awareness training that's become the norm for war correspondents and aid workers, says a British firm that specialises in "hostile environment" courses.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Role of retail investors in the recent bull run

Role of retail investors in the recent bull run

Common perception is that large foreign investors drive our stock market. Market history also tells us that foreign investors have been the driving force at the stock market throughout the 90's. However, the ground realities have changed.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Corporate Ombudsman

Corporate Ombudsman

According to a press release issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the appointment of a Corporate Ombudsman is under way 'as a part of the administrative set-up of the SECP'.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Restructuring SME Bank

Restructuring SME Bank

Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz informed the Senate on Tuesday that as a result of its weak performance the SME Bank was being restructured with the ultimate objective of its privatisation over the next three years.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
A cricket disaster: soul-searching needed by PCB

A cricket disaster: soul-searching needed by PCB

The inevitable happened 35 minutes after the lunch interval on the fourth afternoon of a Test match slated for five days and India by coasting to victory by an innings and 131 runs ripped apart Pakistan's cricket reputation that will take time to regain.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Akhtar let us down, says Inzamam

Akhtar let us down, says Inzamam

Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq on Friday lashed out at his premier fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, saying his poor form led to the Test series defeat against India.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Victory in Pakistan is special: Ganguly

Victory in Pakistan is special: Ganguly

Joyous Indian captain Sourav Ganguly Friday said victory against Pakistan on Pakistan soil was a special one with different charm.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
India clinch maiden Test series in Pakistan

India clinch maiden Test series in Pakistan

India completed a historic maiden series victory on Pakistan soil after crushing their arch-rivals in the decisive third Test by an innings and 131 runs here Friday.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
India clinch maiden Test series in Pakistan

India clinch maiden Test series in Pakistan

India completed a historic maiden series victory on Pakistan soil after crushing their arch-rivals in the decisive third Test by an innings and 131 runs here Friday.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
German police seek militants at two mosques

German police seek militants at two mosques

German police said they were checking the identities of hundreds of Muslims leaving Friday prayers in the city of Bochum in a search for potentially violent Islamists.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Mubarak shocked by Bush support of Israel plan

Mubarak shocked by Bush support of Israel plan

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak described himself as shocked by President George W. Bush's endorsement of an Israeli initiative to keep major parts of the West Bank and said it may lead to increased Middle East violence, according to an interview publish
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Sari stampede: India's poll watchdog orders criminal case

Sari stampede: India's poll watchdog orders criminal case

India's Election Commission Friday ordered a state government to prosecute a top aide of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee blamed over a stampede for gifts that killed 22 people a week before voting.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Australia chooses Airbus tanker planes

Australia chooses Airbus tanker planes

Australia selected Airbus parent EADS on Friday to supply tanker aircraft worth US$1.5 billion, moving to extend its military reach and boosting the Franco-German company's efforts to develop its arms business.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
USA Today Web site names wrong 'Apprentice'

USA Today Web site names wrong 'Apprentice'

In a gaffe that real estate mogul Donald Trump probably wouldn't have tolerated from any of his underlings, USA Today declared the wrong winner of the popular TV show "The Apprentice" on its Web site.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
US moves toward banning executions for juveniles

US moves toward banning executions for juveniles

US anti-death penalty campaigners say they are making dramatic progress toward banning executions for offences committed by juveniles, while the number of death sentences overall is declining.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Uplift of bus terminals for Karachi: Pak-Kuwait joins hands with SKB

Uplift of bus terminals for Karachi: Pak-Kuwait joins hands with SKB

Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Pvt) Limited (Pak-Kuwait) is pleased to announce its collaboration with M/s Saadullah Khan & Brothers (SKB) for participating in the development of Karachi through investment in Infrastructure Projects, starting with es
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
BRIDGE NOTES: Four bidders win Dialdas tournament

BRIDGE NOTES: Four bidders win Dialdas tournament

All Pakistan Dialdas Bridge Tournament was held in the first week of this month at Dialdas Club in Hyderabad in which 16 bridge teams participated. Karachi was well represented by 12 teams.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Reforms process to continue in CBR: Yousuf

Reforms process to continue in CBR: Yousuf

Central Board of Revenue (CBR) Chairman Abdullah Yousuf has said that the process of reforms will continue in the CBR, but there will be no retrenchment in tax departments.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
TV REVIEW: A lovely nostalgia the Indus tribute to Noor Jehan evoked

TV REVIEW: A lovely nostalgia the Indus tribute to Noor Jehan evoked

Almost every time one watches television via the satellite, there is a chance of getting carried away into the domain of marvel and philosophy as well. Marvel at the way the television is changing our lives thanks to technology, and the threat that it hol
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
CACCI chief calls for promoting Pak-India trade ties

CACCI chief calls for promoting Pak-India trade ties

Confederation of Asia Pacific Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) Chairman K. K. Moodi on Friday agreed with LCCI President Mian Anjum's call to the governments of Pakistan and India to resolve all outstanding political issues in order to pave way fo
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
SPORTS WORLD: Lara - the uncrowned king of willow

SPORTS WORLD: Lara - the uncrowned king of willow

Records are set to be broken, but the cricket has witnessed, for the first time in its history, a batsman crowning twice with the title of highest individual run-getter in the Test cricket. The batsman is none other than West India captain Brian Charlse L
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Sasta atta package

Sasta atta package

Provincial Minister for Population Welfare, Naseem Lodhi, has said that under 'Sasta Atta Package', 1,314,152 atta bags of 20-kg have so far been distributed to 350,000 low-income families in the province.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
SPORTS WORLD: Pakistan improvements in SAF Games

SPORTS WORLD: Pakistan improvements in SAF Games

The 10-day SAF Games ended rather successfully for Pakistan and the organisers as no untoward incident took place though earlier there were fears of the militants striking at the venues like the Munich Olympiad of 1972. The closing ceremony was a splendou
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Pioneer of pop music in Pakistan

Pioneer of pop music in Pakistan

Syed Aftab Azeem is a TV-man. He has spent more than thirty-six years playing with cameras, sets and scripts. After beginning his journey from children's programme, he has reached a stage of maturity where serious and challenging programmes have become hi
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: Data's Urs, a major event in the city

LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: Data's Urs, a major event in the city

The 960th annual Urs (death anniversary) of Hazrat Ali Hajveri - better known as Data Gunj Baksh - was the most significant cultural and religious event in Lahore this past week. Inaugurated by the provincial Governor on April 9 it attracted an estimated
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
LHC directs SSP to register FIR

LHC directs SSP to register FIR

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed SSP Lahore to get registered FIR against sub-inspector Badr Munir and ASI Abdul Jabbar of Factory Area police station who abducted a girl and also beat her and her brother.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
A page from Big Brother's diary

A page from Big Brother's diary

Terrible traffic jams these days in this Third World dump they call a city. So many of these brown natives blocking the way to our embassy, most of which (Rule book 30, rule 32: use 'whom' for humans, 'which' for other creatures) can't drive. It wears you
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
LHC orders inquiry against civil judge

LHC orders inquiry against civil judge

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed Sessions Judge Gujranwala to hold inquiry against civil judge/judicial magistrate Amir Javed Ranjha for misusing his authority and also got registered a case against him.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
BOOK REVIEW: Kiya Khoya Kiya Paya

BOOK REVIEW: Kiya Khoya Kiya Paya

Political leaders in Pakistan seldom write books for fear of making commitments on issues of public interest. They generally think that their writings would expose them more than they would like to. Some of them suffer from the contradictions within thems
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
CAPITAL CULTURAL SCENE: Capital on way to become leading cultural hub

CAPITAL CULTURAL SCENE: Capital on way to become leading cultural hub

The week started off with opening of the Artisans Gallery. An exhibition of paintings was organized for the event and Federal Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Shaukat Aziz inaugurated it. Shaukat Aziz was all praise for the initiative and suggest
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Heavy metals in poultry eggs

Heavy metals in poultry eggs

The presence of heavy metals in poultry food has received considerable attention during recent years. Most of us ingest heavy metals via food in our daily diet, although the quantity of heavy metals varies from place to place depending on dietary habits,
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Entry of new mobile companies to create jobs: RCCI

Entry of new mobile companies to create jobs: RCCI

Terming the entry of two new mobile phone companies in mobile sector a boost to Pakistan telecom sector Hussain Ahmed Ozgen, President, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has said that this will enhance the connectivity with the rest of th
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Children's art at Sadequain

Children's art at Sadequain

Given opportunity, children can be as creative as any other adult or a grown-up person. An exhibition of Pakistan's culture and heritage which opens today, April 17, at Sadequain Art Gallery, Frere Hall, is an acknowledgement of this fact.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
LHC allows Badr to go abroad

LHC allows Badr to go abroad

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has allowed former Federal Minister and Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) leader Jehangir Badr to go abroad for 20 days.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
CURRENT TOPICS: Remembering ZAB

CURRENT TOPICS: Remembering ZAB

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto is dead but not forgotten. If not the nation as a whole, PPP makes it a point to celebrate his death anniversary faithfully every year with fond memories.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
'Quality research must to eliminate poultry diseases'

'Quality research must to eliminate poultry diseases'

Huge financial cost is one of the major hurdles in conducting high quality research which is necessary for checking the disease threat being faced by the poultry industry of Pakistan.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
The Aga Khan III

The Aga Khan III

Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah was born at Honeymoon Lodge in Karachi on Friday, the 25th Shawal, 1294/November 2, 1877. When the news of his birth was routed to the Aga Khan I in Bombay, he said: "Name him Muhammad Sultan. He would be a Sultan (emperor) in the
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
JCR-VIS reaffirms Saudi Pak ratings

JCR-VIS reaffirms Saudi Pak ratings

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Ltd (JCR-VIS) reaffirms medium to long-term entity rating of Saudi Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Co at 'AA+' (double A plus) with a 'stable' outlook.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
JCR-VIS reaffirms Saudi Pak ratings

JCR-VIS reaffirms Saudi Pak ratings

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Ltd (JCR-VIS) reaffirms medium to long-term entity rating of Saudi Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Co at 'AA+' (double A plus) with a 'stable' outlook.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (April 16) and the forecast for Saturday(April 17, 2004).
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
KSE market capitalisation peaks to Rs 1.49 trillion

KSE market capitalisation peaks to Rs 1.49 trillion

The Karachi Stock Exchange hits a new record of highest turnover on Friday. The total turnover surpassed the previous record of 960.788 million shares in the ready market by achieving 1,122.497 million shares, said Moin M Fudda, Managing Director of KSE.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/pound on Thursday.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
KCCI suggests integrated industrial policy

KCCI suggests integrated industrial policy

Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has suggested preparation of a composite and integrated industrial policy for 5-10 years period keeping in mind Pakistan's commitments under World Trade Order (WTO).
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/pound on Thursday.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Globalisation termed conspiracy against South Asians

Globalisation termed conspiracy against South Asians

Terming globalisation as a serious threat to the people of South Asia, renowned lawyer and human rights activist, Abid Hasan Minto has called upon the people of the region to rise to the occasion to foil the deep rooted conspiracy hatched against them.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Crescent Leasing rating reaffirmed

Crescent Leasing rating reaffirmed

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Co (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the medium to long-term entity rating of Crescent Leasing Corporation (CLCL) at 'A+' (single A plus) the short-term entity rating at 'A-1' (A one) and the medium to long-term rating of TFC-2 issue at 'AA-'
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Crescent Leasing rating reaffirmed

Crescent Leasing rating reaffirmed

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Co (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the medium to long-term entity rating of Crescent Leasing Corporation (CLCL) at 'A+' (single A plus) the short-term entity rating at 'A-1' (A one) and the medium to long-term rating of TFC-2 issue at 'AA-'
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
LHC calls report from LDA

LHC calls report from LDA

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has called for a report from Director General Lahore Development Authority (LDA) within 10-day in a petition filed by widow of poet Habib Jalib.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Smeda signs MoU with Tevta

Smeda signs MoU with Tevta

The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) has signed a Memorandum of Understating (MoU) with Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) in order to enhance technical skills of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (April 16, 2004)
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Inflows and outflows of rivers

Inflows and outflows of rivers

The position of the inflows/outflows at Tarbela, Mangla and Chashma along with the reservoir levels and the barrages at 6.00 am on Friday.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (April 16, 2004).
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (April 16, 2004).
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Punjab to remove hurdles in provision of housing facilities

Punjab to remove hurdles in provision of housing facilities

Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Ellahi has said that all the hurdles towards provision of housing facilities would be removed, and a one-window facility would be introduced for approval of the building maps.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (April 16, 2004).
Published 17 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 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (April 16) and rates for Saturday (April 17, 2004).
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Afghan central bank seeks skilled officials from Pakistan

Afghan central bank seeks skilled officials from Pakistan

Da Afghanistan Bank, the central bank of that country, has sought assistance from the private sector banks in Pakistan for the services of skilled senior officials to assist in its daily operation.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (April 16, 2004).
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Corruption case filed against MDA chief

Corruption case filed against MDA chief

A corruption case has been filed with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against the Director General (Grade 20) of Multan Development Authority (MDA), Mumtaz Qureshi, it is reliably learnt here.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Friday (April 16, 2004).
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Punjab government to set up textile and garment cities

Punjab government to set up textile and garment cities

Punjab government is actively considering a proposal to set up Textile City near Sahianwala Interchange, Chak Jhumra, while a Garment City would also be established over 181 acres of land already allocated for export processing zone near Khurrianwala.
Published 17 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 Friday (April 16, 2004).
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Anti-US rally staged in Multan

Anti-US rally staged in Multan

Jamaat-i-Islami has appealed to the governments of European countries, United States and Japan to pull out their troops from Iraq forthwith and urged the UN to take notice of large-scale killings and attacks on places of worship which may cause a strong r
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
NSC not a supra-parliament body: speaker

NSC not a supra-parliament body: speaker

Speaker National Assembly Chaudhry Amir Hussain said on Friday that the National Security Council (NSC) was consultative and not a supra-Parliament body.
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Friday (April 16, 2004).
Published 17 Apr, 2004 12:00am
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