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Print - 2004-07-31
Maqbool to visit Niab and NIBGE

Maqbool to visit Niab and NIBGE

Punjab Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) Khalid Maqbool will visit the Nuclear Institute of Agriculture and Biology (Niab) and the National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE) here on August 4.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Government employees to get 15 percent salary raise from August 1

Government employees to get 15 percent salary raise from August 1

Accountant General Office Punjab has made all arrangements to include 15 percent raise promised by the government to Punjab government employees in their salaries for July, on August 1, while pensioners have been asked to contact National Bank of Pakistan
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Southern Punjab focal point for providing health services projects

Southern Punjab focal point for providing health services projects

Punjab government has given top priority to southern Punjab as major focal point for providing health services to end the development gap between central and southern Punjab by launching some mega projects in the area like Multan Institute of Cardiology (
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Software developed for cattle data

Software developed for cattle data

Livestock Production Department of the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore has developed a software 'SOFT BOS' for recording, processing and manipulation of cattle data.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
AJK mourns killing of two Pakistani hostages

AJK mourns killing of two Pakistani hostages

Mourning was observed throughout Azad Jammu Kashmir to express deep sense of shock and grief over the gruesome killing of two innocent AJK-born Pakistani hostages by the abductors in Iraq on Friday.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
UK welcomes al Qaeda leader's arrest

UK welcomes al Qaeda leader's arrest

Britain on Friday welcomed Pakistan's latest success in arresting an al Qaeda leader and said it would continue to work closely with Islamabad in fighting the global campaign against terrorism.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Suparco prepares satellite imagery based atlas

Suparco prepares satellite imagery based atlas

A satellite imagery based atlas depicting most updated information of the entire 'kacho' areas of Sindh has been prepared. This was announced by a senior official of the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco).
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
MMA protests Pakistanis execution

MMA protests Pakistanis execution

Protest demonstrations were held outside major mosques in Sindh, especially in Karachi, after Jumma prayers against killings of two Pakistani nationals Raja Azad and Sajid Naeem.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Telephone directory

Telephone directory

The last telephone directory that I received was in the year 2001 claiming entries correct up to 30th November 2000.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Vehicle hijacking in Karachi

Vehicle hijacking in Karachi

Karachi is infested with vehicle snatchers and there has been no tangible decrease in figures. These vehicles are also used for criminal activities as is evident from the press reports.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Iraqis live in fear of kidnappings for ransom

Iraqis live in fear of kidnappings for ransom

Bassam had barely stepped outside the gate of his Baghdad school when a man grabbed him, covered his eyes and bundled him into a getaway car. The 10-year-old was to spend the next month locked in a house by strangers who fed him only tomatoes and potatoes
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Broadening the taxpayer base

Broadening the taxpayer base

In a move aimed at broadening the tax base, promoting documentation within the economy and improving the level of revenue generation, the Central Board of Revenue is reported to have approached the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Execution of Pakistanis and Muslim force for Iraq?

Execution of Pakistanis and Muslim force for Iraq?

The tragic killing of two Pakistani hostages in Iraq has come as a big shock not only to the victims' families but all Pakistanis. President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain have strongly condemned the killing, correctl
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
SPORTS WORLD: Woolmer finds flaws in Asia Cup rules

SPORTS WORLD: Woolmer finds flaws in Asia Cup rules

So the bonus point has played havoc with Pakistan and deprived them of a chance to defend their Asia Cup title against hosts Sri Lanka on Sunday. Pakistan, who scored 300-9 from 50 overs against India, needed to keep India down to 239 to take six full poi
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Killer of two daughters a schizophrenic: psychiatrist

Killer of two daughters a schizophrenic: psychiatrist

The 36-year-old school teacher, Mukhtar Husain, who allegedly killed his two daughters Sobia (4) and Hira (2) at his home in Bagh Gul Begum on Wednesday is 'schizophrenic', as was evident in his statement made before police.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
SPORTS WORLD: A sweet revenge against India goes in vain

SPORTS WORLD: A sweet revenge against India goes in vain

Inputs that constitute the core of splendid cricket were transparent as Pakistan made the usually confident and powerful India play second fiddle in a Super League match of the Asia Cup and brought the latter down by 59 runs at Colombo's Premadasa Stadium
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Tajik team visits industrial units

Tajik team visits industrial units

Trade delegation of Tajikistan currently visiting Pakistan visited the factories manufacturing electronics products and jeans garments, says a press release of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) here Friday.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Chishti restored as PBC vice chairman

Chishti restored as PBC vice chairman

The issue of appointment of Pir Masood Chishti as vice chairman Punjab Bar Council (PBC) has taken a new turn when its appeal committee, headed by Ch. Muhammad Ashraf Wallah, restored him as vice-chairman of the bar, after another body, headed by Kazim Kh
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Mohammad Rafi's versatility remains matchless

Mohammad Rafi's versatility remains matchless

Twenty-four years ago on July 31, 1980, Mohammad Rafi, whose versatility, matchless voice and melodic prowess endeared him to countless millions, died of heart failure in Bombay at the age of 56. No substitute of the irreplaceable magician, who provided s
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: Role of cartoons in journalism

LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: Role of cartoons in journalism

A lecture-demonstration by well known cartoonist; a cut in the charges of facilitative assistance extended by Lahore Arts Council; arrival in the city of a delegation of Indian scholars and interest shown by local literati in the observance of Urs of Punj
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
FPCCI and KPBC discuss trade promotion

FPCCI and KPBC discuss trade promotion

A four-member FPCCI trade delegation to Nairobi, Kenya, led by Tariq Sayeed, held meeting with the chairman and members of Kenya-Pakistan Business Council (KPBC) of Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a statement said here on Friday.Tariq, wh
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
BOOK REVIEW: 'Kon Akhter Hamid Khan'?

BOOK REVIEW: 'Kon Akhter Hamid Khan'?

Professor Aafaq Siddiqui is a well-known poet, critic, researcher, educationist and feature writer as well as translator. He has more than 50 books to his credit.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Need for hospital economics

Need for hospital economics

A hospital is an institution offering residential, investigatory and out-patient therapeutic care. Hospital economics is, therefore, the efficient running of a hospital or a medical center to provide the maximum medical facilities within a balanced budget
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
FPCCI seminar on anti-dumping measures on July 31

FPCCI seminar on anti-dumping measures on July 31

A seminar on anti-dumping measures, being organised by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), will be held at the Federation House here on Saturday (July 31).
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
K-2 Golden Jubilee celebrations

K-2 Golden Jubilee celebrations

K-2 is world's biggest pyramid of rock, ice and snow, with its great-serrated slopes and the most elegant mountain standing alone, dominating the surroundings, this is how world famous the only Pakistani conqueror of Mount Everest describes the shape of t
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
CAPITAL CULTURAL SCENE: Projection of multi-cultures

CAPITAL CULTURAL SCENE: Projection of multi-cultures

The week commenced with the scribe being invited to spend an evening with the Guru Jee, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of the NGO, 'The Art of Living Foundation and International Association for Human Values' along with listening to Indian classical si
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Rotary International & its social work

Rotary International & its social work

Rotary International is a welfare organization, which is engaged in several projects pertaining to the well being of humanity. Members of Rotary sit together and search out the solution of the problems. The process of thinking starts from local level and
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
SBP advises banks and DFIs to issue computer loans

SBP advises banks and DFIs to issue computer loans

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has taken serious notice that Banks and Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) were not financing for personal computers and related accessories.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Majmua has found a new home

Majmua has found a new home

Mehreen Ilahi on Wednesday had invited a select group of her guests to see the group-painting exhibition of five outstanding painters who have established their identity through their subjects, preferences for colours and style of strokes.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
LITERARY NOTES: The law and literature

LITERARY NOTES: The law and literature

I am sure that literature and law are not as poles apart as generally considered. Marx based his study of society on scorer of literary works. Toynbee, too, has used literature as a source material for history. Hence it is not only the letter 'L' which is
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Schedule for revision of electoral rolls announced

Schedule for revision of electoral rolls announced

The Chief Election Commissioner has issued the schedule for revision of electoral rolls for forthcoming Local Government elections, which were previously prepared in 2000-01.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Nine panels to supervise textbooks distribution

Nine panels to supervise textbooks distribution

The Sindh Education and Literacy Department on Friday set up nine committees to supervise free distribution of books among the children of government primary schools throughout the province.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
CURRENT TOPICS: Starting a new chapter

CURRENT TOPICS: Starting a new chapter

When India and Pakistan start negotiations "Good beginning" is not necessarily. "Half done". Nonetheless it is heartening that the first post Indian elections meeting between the foreign secretaries of the two governments has started off on the right foot
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Lahore receives heavy rain

Lahore receives heavy rain

A heavy downpour lashed the provincial metropolis on Friday morning providing respite from humid sultry weather but causing problems for commuters and residents of low lying areas which were inundated with rain water.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Rake up the past and present-I

Rake up the past and present-I

It is often considered to be no good to rake up the past. But those, who talk in similitude, I think, do not do full justice to their coming generations. If the people do not have had enough knowledge of their past, how will they know as to who worked for
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
State-of-the-art ophthalmology facilities soon

State-of-the-art ophthalmology facilities soon

Provision of healthcare facilities to the people was at the top priority of the Punjab Chief Minister's agenda, and the government was also attaching special attention to the rights of women and children.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
ICNA-MAS annual convention: No more free vote unless...

ICNA-MAS annual convention: No more free vote unless...

The 29th annual convention of Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and Muslim American Society (MAS) concluded at the sprawling Cleveland Convention Centre in the third week of July 2004. Usually ICNA-MAS doesn't have a tradition of adopting a final dec
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Jatoi to open legal services cell on July 31

Jatoi to open legal services cell on July 31

Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Liaquat Ali Jatoi, will inaugurate the Legal Services Cell set up by the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) here on Saturday, July 31.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (July 30) and the forecast for Saturday (July 31, 2004).
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Change in cropping pattern proves successful

Change in cropping pattern proves successful

The project launched to bring change in cropping pattern for replacing high delta crop with low water consuming high value crop has started yielding positive results.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Friday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
NWP's polls on August 06

NWP's polls on August 06

National Workers Party (NWP) in a meeting here on Friday has decided to hold its Lahore District elections on August 6, 2004.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Friday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on July 30

Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on July 30

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).
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Bulgarian foreign minister phones Kasuri

Bulgarian foreign minister phones Kasuri

Bulgarian Foreign Minister, Dr Solomon Isaac Passy telephoned Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri and expressed his sympathy to the government of Pakistan over the gruesome killing of two Pakistanis, Raja Azad Khan and Sajjad Naeem in Iraq.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Farmers upset over non-availability of credit

Farmers upset over non-availability of credit

Small farmers are perturbed over non-availability of easy credit and leasing facilities. Small farmers, having a meeting with Unisame on Friday complained that banks and leasing companies were appearing reluctant to lease their tractors and other farming
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (July 30, 2004).
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
SHC disposes of writs against MQM leaders

SHC disposes of writs against MQM leaders

Sindh High Court Friday disposed of three identical petitions challenging detention of Mohajir Quami Movement leaders Kamran Rizvi, Zafar Aziz and Asif Sheryar as it were withdrawn by petitioner's counsel.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (July 30) and rates for Saturday (July, 31 2004).
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
'PPP will be re-organised'

'PPP will be re-organised'

Federal Defence Minister, Rao Sikandar Iqbal has said that PPP would be organised and activated at all levels and the process was going to be launched from Saturday.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
PWC concerned over water crisis

PWC concerned over water crisis

Kissan Welfare Council (KWC) President, Mohammad Ayub advocate, has expressed his concern over water crisis prevailing in the country particularly in the Southern Punjab areas.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Senate body for revival of military lands

Senate body for revival of military lands

The Senate standing committee on Defence and Defence Production, has underlined the need for the revival of military lands and cantonment group.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (July 30, 2004).
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Wapda clarification

Wapda clarification

Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) while clarifying action taken against a Chinese Company M/s Mingbo Success International, said that the said company was black listed after verification of the documents submitted by the firm with the bid for
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Alliance with US not to affect ties with China: Rashid

Alliance with US not to affect ties with China: Rashid

Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday said that Pakistan's alliance with USA, or any other country or group would not affect its deep-rooted ties with China, in any manner whatsoever.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar registers further gains in forex market

THE RUPEE: dollar registers further gains in forex market

Strong demand for US dollars kept the rupee under pressure in the interbank market on Friday, losing more three paisa at Rs 58.39 and Rs 59.42 for buying and selling, respectively, dealers said.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Powerloom workers call off strike

Powerloom workers call off strike

Workers of powerloom units at Samanabad, Nawabanwala and Maqsoodabad have called off their strike after release of 15 leaders of Powerloom Industry, here on Friday.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar registers further gains in forex market

THE RUPEE: dollar registers further gains in forex market

Strong demand for US dollars kept the rupee under pressure in the interbank market on Friday, losing more three paisa at Rs 58.39 and Rs 59.42 for buying and selling, respectively, dealers said.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
'Standardisation vital for promotion of pure cotton'

'Standardisation vital for promotion of pure cotton'

Implementation of the Cotton Standardisation and Grading System at the grassroots level is vital for the promotion of contamination free and clean cotton production in the country.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Raj Bubbar wants to see Multan

Raj Bubbar wants to see Multan

A super film star, member of the Lok Sabha from Agra Raj Bubbar, who is a leader of Samajvadi Party, is due in Pakistan on 7th of next month on a weeklong tour to see historical places, to meet the Lollywood stars and politicians.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Forest department asked to make royalty payment easy

Forest department asked to make royalty payment easy

Senior Minister NWFP Siraj-ul-Haq has directed Forest Department to make the payment procedure of royalty to the owners more easy, saying that the people of Hazara, Swat, Dir and Kohistan mainly depend on forests.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
WTO fails to accommodate concerns of developing countries

WTO fails to accommodate concerns of developing countries

The second draft of General Council of WTO has been issued in Geneva on Friday, is once again a mock epic with the developing countries says Sustainable Agriculture Action Group (Saag) an umbrella of civil society organisations and farmers groups in Pakis
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Friday (July 30, 2004).
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
MMA protests over killings of Pakistanis

MMA protests over killings of Pakistanis

Members of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) Faisalabad took out a protest procession against brutal killing of two Pakistanis in Iraq and strongly demanded that government should announce a clear-cut policy that Pakistan government would not send its troops
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Jobless man butchers minor daughters

Jobless man butchers minor daughters

A jobless person slaughtered his two minor daughters, Jamila (three-year-old) and Sughra (one-year-old) with a sharp scalpel on Friday in village Nichliwala, Kot Chhutta (Choti Zireen), some 120km west of Multan .
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Paraplegic centre to be reactivated

Paraplegic centre to be reactivated

A high-level meeting, held with provincial governor Lieutenant General Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah (Retd) in the chair at the Governor House here on Friday, decided to take more result-oriented initiatives to reactivate the sole paraplegic centre of the co
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am
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