Armed with shovels, bags and flashlights, five students creep through a dark Kabul cemetery on a gruesome midnight hunt they hope will help them in their studies.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor delivered an address on the 26th May, 2004, under the above caption, in the pre-budget seminar organised by an English daily at Lahore.
After weeks of discussions and haggling over details, the UN Security Council has finally passed a US-British joint resolution on Iraq. The non-contentious part of the resolution says that direct democratic elections are to be held by December 31, 2004, a
For the first time the Ministry of Commerce has secured the assistance of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the preparation of the Trade Policy.
Punjab government has decided to establish a University at Gujrat to facilitate the people of central Punjab as well as to reduce the pressure on existing universities in the province.
Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali said on Wednesday that the government was making all out efforts for development of the social sector in the country.
An Illushyn-76 transport aircraft chartered by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will leave Karachi on Wednesday with the last of 7,000 Pakistan manufactured tents purchased to house Sudanese refugees fleeing to neighbouring Chad.
Envoys-designate of eight countries presented their credentials to President General Pervez Musharraf in a ceremony at the Aiwan-e-Sadr here on Wednesday.
President General Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday called for enhanced trade and economic relations with China to match the level of political relationship between the two countries.
The national weather forecasters believe that the next half-century will bring about an additional stress over "already resource-stressed country" through monsoon circulation, higher surface temperatures and the increase in frequency and magnitude of rain
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration has issued show-cause notice to the Khateeb of Markazi Mosque (Lal Masjid) Aabpara for provoking the sentiments of public against the Army operation in Wana, it was learnt on Wednesday.
Pakistan will urge world nations at United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) conference being held in Brazil from June 11 to encourage innovative measures to promote a fair trade and investment.
Chairman Senate Mohammedmian Soomro left here on Wednesday for Washington D.C. to represent Pakistan at the state funeral of the late US President Ronald Reagan, scheduled for Friday.
A delegation of TwinOxide International an industrial water solutions company of Netherlands, led by its director, Sloris called on the chairman senate, Mohammedmian Soomro here at his residence.
Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali on Wednesday assured a special envoy of the Turkish President about Pakistan's continued support for the resolution of the Cyprus issue in accordance with the aspirations of the Turkish community in the island.
High population growth has serious implications on the provision of healthcare services, educational and residential facilities, job opportunities, food and other basic amenities of life, and population in the country was growing at a rate which was absor
The Central Depository Company (CDC) on Wednesday launched its management training programme which is aimed at educating investors, members and brokers in the stock market about share deposit functions being launched by the company from the next month.
Mutehida Talba Mahaz (MTM) will hold 'students convention' in Islamabad on June 21, in which representatives of students from over 56 public and private sector educational institutions would participate.
Productivity, performance and quality of work could be increased through proper and effective training, therefore development system must be adopted in all organisations and institutions.
About 29 percent of Pakistan's total land area is cultivated. Agriculture and related activities, including fishing, engage 48.4 percent of the workforce and provide 24.5 percent of the GDP.
To translate into projects designed to achieve self sufficiency, surpluses as raw material for industry and exports, for reduction in poverty and for creating employment opportunities.
Speaker Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sardar Khalid has appreciated the role of private sector educational institutions for the imparting of quality education to new generation and urged the public sector educators to take effective measures
Restructured ZTBL has been focusing on introducing farmer - friendly initiatives to facilitate agricultural uplift in this country. The products and services of ZTBL have been specifically designed to meet the multiple problems of the farmers at all level
Three new underpasses would be constructed in the new fiscal year in order to ensure smooth flow of traffic in the provincial capital, while the Lahore Ring road project would be initiated in July.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday put off to June 14, the proceedings in a petition filed by President People's Lawyers Forum (PLF) praying to the court to hold accountable military generals as well as judges.
The rural Pakistan over last two decades has under gone massive transformation with respect to connectivity through infrastructure of roads and telecommunication.
I congratulate the Federal Ministry of Agriculture on holding Farmers' Convention for development of agriculture and livestock and welfare of farmers at the national level.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the Excise & Taxation department to decide the matter regarding registration of Chinese made sporty vehicles within a fortnight.
Agriculture Sector is the single largest employer and backbone of our national economy. Government of the Punjab has, therefore, taken a number of multi-dimensional initiatives to achieve self-reliance and sustainable growth in this sector.
Participation of people from all walks of life in peace and solidarity rally indicated the repugnance that masses have against all kind of terrorist activities in the country.
Agricultural growth in Pakistan over last four decades has taken place at a rate of 4.3 percent per annum. The green revolution of sixties and Pakistanis investment in water and agricultural infrastructure facilitated to accomplish this magnificent perfor
Leaders of growers community unanimously lauded the watercourses lining project launched by President Musharraf to line 29000 watercourses in Sindh to minimise the water conveyance losses, but the community showed strong reservations about other disciplin
I am happy to know that the Ministry of Food, Agriculture & Livestock is holding a Formers' Convention in Islamabad. I shall be happier still if the occasion is used by the Ministry to establish a relationship of trust and confidence with organisations re
Pakistan is predominantly an agro-based economy. Overall annual growth of the country is greatly influenced by the performance of agriculture sector. The Kisan Convention is therefore an apt occasion to place agriculture at the forefront.
The 'controversial' purchase of Boeing-777 airbuses, replacement of their seats and sale of 11 Fokker aircraft dominated the meeting of the Senate standing committee on defence here on Wednesday.
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad in exercise of his powers conferred upon him under Clause (1) of Article 109 of the Constitution of Pakistan and other provisions enabling him in this behalf, has summoned the Sindh Assembly meeting at 5:30 pm on Thursday f
The National Engineering Services of Pakistan (Nespak) has signed a consultancy agreement with Balochistan University of Information Technology and Management Sciences (BUITMS) for planning and designing of the new campus to be built near Quetta.
The feudal class has been a great hindrance in spread of education in the country. Standing Committee on Education Chairperson Senator Rozeena A. Alam stated this here on Wednesday.
The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has said that all goods declarations (GDs) should be completed before the customs examination on second appraisement to generate speedy revenue before the end of 2003-04 fiscal year.
Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has said that he would establish writ of the government at all costs and provide protection to the people of Sindh against poor police administration, inadequate social justice and acts of terrorism continuing un
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
Nazim Karachi, Naimatullah Khan, has said that oil tankers terminal at Shirin Jinnah Colony Clifton, will be shifted to a 400-acre site adjacent to PSO Zulfikarabad Oil Terminal at National Highway.
Educators and education experts have strongly opposed and criticised the proposal for creation of separate army secondary and intermediate boards and expressed fear that the change would provide favourable opportunity to army institutions' students for oc
Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Minister Yar Mohammad Rind said on Wednesday, the Budget 2004-05 will focus on the development and promotion of agriculture sector with some relief measures for farmers.
The Sindh government has relieved Raja Mohammad Abbas, an officer of DMG (BS-20), secretary, Labour, Transport, Industries and Commerce Department to join his new assignment in the Punjab government.
New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced that the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, June 10, 2004.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench to announce decision of the appeal of Asif Ali Zardari in a Steel Mills reference, within 15 days.
New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced that the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, June 10, 2004.
Lahore Conservation Society has expressed a grave concern over the risk of a high rise building to replace the historic Faletti's hotel, observing that apart from adding to traffic congestion and pollution, this would also be a security risk to the adjace
New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced that the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, June 10, 2004.
An Appellate bench of High Court of Sindh (SHC) on Wednesday admitted an appeal preferred by Abdul Qadir Tawwakal of Tawwakal group of companies against conviction and sentence awarded by an Accountability Court at Karachi.
A 2-day meeting of Pak-UK Defence Co-operation Forum being held here from June 10 to discuss ways and means to further cement defence relations between the two countries.
About Rs six billion would be spent during the next fiscal year for providing pure water to Punjab residents, Provincial Minister for Public Health Engineering, Mushtaq Ahmad Kayani said in an interview with PTV on Wednesday.
Pakistan hopes that a billion-dollar boost to the housing and infrastructure sectors will create one million new jobs for its impoverished people as it is set to unveil its forthcoming budget.
NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has asked all the members of the provincial assembly (MPAs) to prepare their developmental schemes through consultation so that these could be included in the new Annual Development Programme (ADP), as he had convene
Rais Munir Ahmed, Minister of State for Minorities, Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth Affairs will attend an international conference on "Eurasia in 21st Century: Dialogue of Cultures or Conflict of Civilisations," being held in Kyrgyzstan from June 10-
Balochistan budget for 2004-05, to be presented in the provincial assembly between June 15 and June 20, would be a deficit budget with top most priority on education, communication and health.
The rupee-dollar parity rates on Wednesday drifted lower in the open market, losing five paisa at Rs 58.25 and Rs 58.30 for buying and selling, respectively.
Mohammad Saeed Shafiq, Senior Vice President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), in a communication to the Chairman, Pakistan Telecommunication Co Ltd, has regretted the poor performance of PTCL, Karachi.
The rupee-dollar parity rates on Wednesday drifted lower in the open market, losing five paisa at Rs 58.25 and Rs 58.30 for buying and selling, respectively.
The compressed natural gas (CNG) industry has sought continuity of exemption of taxes for potential investment in the country's fastest growing industry in the forthcoming Federal Budget 2004-05.
During the year under review, the company's performance was second highest which resulted in profit after tax at Rs 1.6 billion. Sales and trading profit recorded nominal growth. Its EPS declined to Rs 120.29 from Rs 131.59 million in the preceding year.
The government has assured carpet manufacturers and exporters that the idea of establishing Carpet City will be considered while formulating new Trade Policy, a spokesman of Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PCMEA) said here on Wednes
During the year under review, the company's performance was second highest which resulted in profit after tax at Rs 1.6 billion. Sales and trading profit recorded nominal growth. Its EPS declined to Rs 120.29 from Rs 131.59 million in the preceding year.
A large number of newspaper editors in the country have sent messages of felicitations to Majid Nizami, the Editor in Chief of the Nawai Waqt, on having received the award as the best newspaper of Pakistan in the year 2004 from the Pakistan Advertising As
The visiting Secretary-General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr Aqeel Al-Jassem commended to the Council of Arab Ambassadors in Pakistan greater commercial and investment relations with Pakistan.