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Print - 2004-09-20
Saudi court jails academic for views on militants

Saudi court jails academic for views on militants

A court in Saudi Arabia sentenced an Islamist academic to five years in jail on Sunday after convicting him of seeking to justify militant violence in the kingdom, lawyers said.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
July oil consumption up by 23 percent

July oil consumption up by 23 percent

The oil consumption in the country in July rises for the first for the last over 14 months because of the increase in furnace oil usage by the electricity producers after the decline in hyrdo power generation.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
July oil consumption up by 23 percent

July oil consumption up by 23 percent

The oil consumption in the country in July rises for the first for the last over 14 months because of the increase in furnace oil usage by the electricity producers after the decline in hyrdo power generation.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
DG Khan Cement posts 71.6 percent profit in FY 2004

DG Khan Cement posts 71.6 percent profit in FY 2004

The DG Khan Cement, one of the leading cement manufacturers of the country, said its profit recorded an increase of 71.60 percent for the year ended June 30, 2004 as company reduced financial charges and higher sales, adding the profit after-tax (PAT) up
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
DG Khan Cement posts 71.6 percent profit in FY 2004

DG Khan Cement posts 71.6 percent profit in FY 2004

The DG Khan Cement, one of the leading cement manufacturers of the country, said its profit recorded an increase of 71.60 percent for the year ended June 30, 2004 as company reduced financial charges and higher sales, adding the profit after-tax (PAT) up
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
DG Khan Cement posts 71.6 percent profit in FY 2004

DG Khan Cement posts 71.6 percent profit in FY 2004

The DG Khan Cement, one of the leading cement manufacturers of the country, said its profit recorded an increase of 71.60 percent for the year ended June 30, 2004 as company reduced financial charges and higher sales, adding the profit after-tax (PAT) up
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Iran launches agricultural exchange bourse

Iran launches agricultural exchange bourse

Iran on Sunday launched an agricultural commodities exchange, the second in a chain of commodity bourses intended to revitalise the Islamic Republic's traditional trading methods.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Meeting with Musharraf to move ahead talks process: Manmohan

Meeting with Musharraf to move ahead talks process: Manmohan

Amid positive indications of first summit level political contact between Islamabad and New Delhi in New York, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Sunday that "this will be a further step in the ongoing dialogue process with Pakistan.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
17 killed as bus plunges into ravine

17 killed as bus plunges into ravine

At least 17 pilgrims were killed and 28 injured when their bus plunged into a deep ravine in northern Pakistan, police said on Sunday.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
17 killed as bus plunges into ravine

17 killed as bus plunges into ravine

At least 17 pilgrims were killed and 28 injured when their bus plunged into a deep ravine in northern Pakistan, police said on Sunday.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
5 percent fall in badla investment

5 percent fall in badla investment

The investment in badla market declined by 5 percent during last week because of lower share prices recorded but the badla rates were higher as overnight rates traded between 7 and 7.45 percent.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
5 percent fall in badla investment

5 percent fall in badla investment

The investment in badla market declined by 5 percent during last week because of lower share prices recorded but the badla rates were higher as overnight rates traded between 7 and 7.45 percent.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Bearish trend on KSE unabated

Bearish trend on KSE unabated

The stock market for the fourth consecutive week closed on a negative note which was triggered by margin financing announcement during previous week and continued last week also. However, support came from financial institutions but failed to boot out the
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Bearish trend on KSE unabated

Bearish trend on KSE unabated

The stock market for the fourth consecutive week closed on a negative note which was triggered by margin financing announcement during previous week and continued last week also. However, support came from financial institutions but failed to boot out the
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan winning terrorism battle: Sultan

Pakistan winning terrorism battle: Sultan

Pakistan said on Sunday that it has militants on the run in the rugged tribal belt bordering Afghanistan, after a protracted and hard-fought military campaign.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan winning terrorism battle: Sultan

Pakistan winning terrorism battle: Sultan

Pakistan said on Sunday that it has militants on the run in the rugged tribal belt bordering Afghanistan, after a protracted and hard-fought military campaign.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
14 hurt in Turkish blast

14 hurt in Turkish blast

A bomb placed under a Turkish police car exploded on Sunday, wounding 14 people at a concert venue in southern Turkey, state-run Anatolian news agency reported.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
'100 Muslim girls holding out against headscarf law'

'100 Muslim girls holding out against headscarf law'

Just over a hundred Muslim girls are still refusing to remove their headscarf when they arrive for classes, French Education Minister Francois Fillon said Sunday in a first assessment of the impact of the ban on religious signs in state schools.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Musharraf leaves for US to meet Bush and Manmohan

Musharraf leaves for US to meet Bush and Manmohan

President General Pervez Musharraf on Sunday departed for the United States where he is due to hold crucial peace talks with Indian Premier Manmohan Singh and meet US President George W. Bush, state media reported.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Musharraf leaves for US to meet Bush and Manmohan

Musharraf leaves for US to meet Bush and Manmohan

President General Pervez Musharraf on Sunday departed for the United States where he is due to hold crucial peace talks with Indian Premier Manmohan Singh and meet US President George W. Bush, state media reported.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Sindh cane crushing issue turns serious

Sindh cane crushing issue turns serious

The question of resumption of seasonal crushing operation by Sindh sugar mills has taken a serious turn following severe warning from the provincial government to the mill-owners to start sugarcane crushing from October 1, to which they seem reluctant.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Sindh cane crushing issue turns serious

Sindh cane crushing issue turns serious

The question of resumption of seasonal crushing operation by Sindh sugar mills has taken a serious turn following severe warning from the provincial government to the mill-owners to start sugarcane crushing from October 1, to which they seem reluctant.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
11 killed as hostage crisis deepens in Iraq

11 killed as hostage crisis deepens in Iraq

As Iraqi Prime Minister Allawi was locked in security talks with British Prime Minister Tony Blair in London, at least three people were killed and two wounded after US marines again opened fire in the lawless insurgency bastion of Fallujah, medics said.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
11 killed as hostage crisis deepens in Iraq

11 killed as hostage crisis deepens in Iraq

As Iraqi Prime Minister Allawi was locked in security talks with British Prime Minister Tony Blair in London, at least three people were killed and two wounded after US marines again opened fire in the lawless insurgency bastion of Fallujah, medics said.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (September 19) and the forecast for Monday (September 20, 2004).
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week (September 13 to 18, 2004).
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Islamic 5M2 to give an edge in WTO 2005

Islamic 5M2 to give an edge in WTO 2005

To be geared up, the traders in the world are seriously busy in reshaping their business strategic plans. On the other hand financial sectors and Forfaiting sectors are raising their capital structure to meet the time demand financing and bills discountin
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Unfriendly attitude of WTO

Unfriendly attitude of WTO

An informative ad in the print media (21st July 2004) put in by the EPB states that Pakistan has now been able to increase its exports to the world's most sophisticated markets ranging from 11.64% (Belgium) to 35.61% (Italy). Afghanistan has shown an incr
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Power failure

Power failure

I am much surprised and regret that the KESC once again showed their talent of load shedding for about 6 hours on September 10, 2004 (began load shedding from 6.00 PM sharp up to mid night 12.00 pm).
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
PIA's delayed flight

PIA's delayed flight

A flight delayed enroute is an understandable situation, something which a passenger detests, but tolerates. However when an aircraft deputed to fly from its country of origin of that airline, is found out to have a major defect, just at the time of depar
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Bush, Kerry dance to different drummers

Bush, Kerry dance to different drummers

US President George W. Bush's backers sway to "we all get a chance - everybody gets to dance - only in America!" Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry's supporters pump their fists to "no retreat, no surrender!"
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Woes of NWFP agriculture sector

Woes of NWFP agriculture sector

Agriculture is a way of life, a tradition, which for centuries has shaped the economic life, culture and the thought of the people. The importance of agriculture in the development of a country cannot be ignored. Growth of agriculture is very much essenti
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Snags in marketing of cars

Snags in marketing of cars

At a meeting with the representatives of the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), led by Kunwar Idrees, on Friday September 17, the Federal Minister for Industries and Production Jahangir Tareen expressed his concern over the persistence
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Corporatising the government

Corporatising the government

Every prime minister, when inducted into office, comes up with certain ideas which he thinks are brilliant and would revolutionise the working of the government. Shaukat Aziz, from day one, is all set to fix targets for various ministers and federal secre
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Lara all praise for side's composure

Lara all praise for side's composure

West Indies captain Brian Lara praised his side's composure and discipline after they had successfully chased 247 to beat South Africa here at the Oval and win a place in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals next week.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan beat India to meet Windies in semis

Pakistan beat India to meet Windies in semis

Yousuf Youhana's unbeaten 81 saw Pakistan to a thrilling three-wicket win against India at Edgbaston here Sunday and a place in the Champions Trophy semi-finals.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan beat India to meet Windies in semis

Pakistan beat India to meet Windies in semis

Yousuf Youhana's unbeaten 81 saw Pakistan to a thrilling three-wicket win against India at Edgbaston here Sunday and a place in the Champions Trophy semi-finals.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
DCO seeks withdrawal of notification on KBCA

DCO seeks withdrawal of notification on KBCA

DCO Karachi Mir Hussain Ali has said the notification issued in June this year to the effect that no other law than Sindh Building Control Ordinance is applicable on the Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA) clashes with the SLGO. He requested the loc
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Withdrawal of army men from civil departments demanded

Withdrawal of army men from civil departments demanded

People's Labour Bureau (PLB) has demanded of the government to withdraw in-service or retired military men from all state departments, corporations, nationalised industrial units, Railways, Wapda, Pakistan Steel, KESC, NFC, TCP etc forthwith and withdraw
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
JSMM holds rally against Thal Canal and Kala Bagh Dam

JSMM holds rally against Thal Canal and Kala Bagh Dam

Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), an splinter group of Jeay Sindh Movement, took out rally on Sunday against construction of Thal Canal and proposed Kala Bagh dam project, and reported army operation in Balochistan.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Red chili production falls to alarming level

Red chili production falls to alarming level

The Kunri town in Mirpurkhas district, once known as the biggest chili market in the Asia, has lost its distinguished status as the area under cultivation of this crop has declined from 1,50,000 acres to 40,000 acres and production from one million tonnes
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Karachi to have full-fledged burns centre by next month

Karachi to have full-fledged burns centre by next month

In spite of all adversities Karachi would have its first Burns Centre operational in any of the public sector facility by early October following installation of a three-phase PMT and necessary connection with the support of private donors.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
QAU announces honorarium for faculty members

QAU announces honorarium for faculty members

The Quaid-i-Azam University has announced a reasonable amount of honorarium for the faculty members for their research papers published in national and international journals.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
PPCBL conversion to micro finance bank discussed

PPCBL conversion to micro finance bank discussed

A meeting of Punjab government discussed various issues relating to the proposed conversion of Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Limited (PPCBL) into a micro finance bank.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Cybernet launches CyberStudent in Hazara Division

Cybernet launches CyberStudent in Hazara Division

Cybernet the largest internet and data communication network service provider in Pakistan now launches its CyberStudent prepaid internet cards in Hazara division, as a part of its latest expansion plans. The coverage areas include Abbotabad, Mansehra, Har
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
KESC threatens to disconnect SCS power supply

KESC threatens to disconnect SCS power supply

The power supply of Sultanabad Co-operative Society, Manghopir Road, will be disconnected by Wednesday for non-payment of accumulated electricity dues since December 2003 amounting to Rs 10 million. A KESC spokesman said on Saturday.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Complaint against LCCI secretary condemned

Complaint against LCCI secretary condemned

Members of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) have condemned lodging of a complaint by Javed Hussain Dar against LCCI Secretary Wing Commander (R) Muhammad Younis.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
EU transport chief hails Alitalia accord

EU transport chief hails Alitalia accord

EU transport and energy commissioner Loyola de Palacio on Sunday hailed the accord reached between Alitalia management and staff on a major restructuring plan aimed at keeping the struggling airline in the air.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Cost of German reunification rising: expert

Cost of German reunification rising: expert

A university researcher has put the cost of German reunification at 1.5 trillion euros (1.82 trillion dollars), 20 percent higher than previous estimates, a report said Sunday.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Gulf business feels the brunt of Iraq insecurity

Gulf business feels the brunt of Iraq insecurity

Rampant violence and an escalating hostage crisis in Iraq are putting a strain on Gulf investors who, having banked on a flourishing post-Saddam Hussein neighbour are now bitterly counting their losses.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Chirac to push for international tax to fight poverty

Chirac to push for international tax to fight poverty

French President Jacques Chirac will put forward ideas for an international tax scheme that would help build a 50-billion-dollar war chest to fight poverty during a 55-nation conference on economic development opening Monday in New York.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Yukos suspends oil exports to China

Yukos suspends oil exports to China

Russian oil major Yukos said on Sunday it had suspended oil exports by rail to China in the first sign of export disruptions due to its financial difficulties.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
'International banks security fears exaggerated'

'International banks security fears exaggerated'

Banks reluctant to start operating in Iraq over security concerns are being over-cautious and missing out on a lucrative opportunity to develop a "virgin land", the managing director of an Iraqi bank said on Sunday.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Iran parliament moves to control foreign deals

Iran parliament moves to control foreign deals

Iran's conservative-controlled parliament moved Sunday to push through a bill that would oblige the reformist government to seeks its approval for any deals signed with foreign companies.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Fed seen hewing to measured rate-rise course

Fed seen hewing to measured rate-rise course

The Federal Reserve is likely to lift key rates by a quarter-point this week, but a sputtering US economy is forcing policymakers to re-evaluate the outlook for future increases, analysts say.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
South African poor to get bank accounts

South African poor to get bank accounts

South Africa's major banks are reaching out to the 13 million poor who have no bank accounts, offering them a "Mzansi" seen as vital to advance black economic empowerment.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Afghan central bank issues first capital notes

Afghan central bank issues first capital notes

In a bid to create a market driven interest rate structure and fine tune liquidity, the Afghan Central Bank will on Sunday issue its first "capital notes" - the only financial instrument available in the war-damaged country.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Vietnam Airlines takes delivery of new Boeing 777

Vietnam Airlines takes delivery of new Boeing 777

Vietnam Airlines took delivery Sunday of a brand new Boeing 777-200ER, the final aircraft of a four-jet deal guaranteed by the official US export credit agency the Export-Import Bank.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Egypt interbank rate rises to 12 percent

Egypt interbank rate rises to 12 percent

The median overnight interbank rate on the Egyptian pound nudged up to 12 percent on Sunday from 11-1/4 percent on Thursday in a generally quiet market around the middle of the reserve calculation cycle.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Taiwan stocks seen weaker on accounting jitters

Taiwan stocks seen weaker on accounting jitters

Taiwan stocks are expected to extend recent losses this week as investors pull back and wait for the fallout to clear from a string of accounting irregularities that have weighed on sentiment.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Kuwaiti shares close above 6,000 points

Kuwaiti shares close above 6,000 points

Kuwait's share index closed above 6,000 points for the first time ever on Sunday, as the Arab world's No. 2 bourse benefits from high oil prices, solid economic fundamentals and expectations of firm company profits.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Indian shares to add gains; bonds eye calendar

Indian shares to add gains; bonds eye calendar

Indian shares are expected to post a fifth straight week of gains this week in anticipation of strong corporate earnings, while bonds cautiously await the government's market borrowings calendar due on Monday.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Tokyo stocks to stay in range in short week

Tokyo stocks to stay in range in short week

Japanese shares will probably move in a narrow range in a week shortened by public holidays, but could dip below the 11,000 level as earnings disappointment saps Wall Street's momentum and as concern lingers over the global economic outlook.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Egyptian index closes high on privatisation hopes

Egyptian index closes high on privatisation hopes

Egypt's benchmark share index again closed at its highest mark ever on Sunday with the government's revival of the country's privatisation programme fuelling buying in several partly state-owned companies.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Major Asian currencies range-bound against dollar

Major Asian currencies range-bound against dollar

Asia's major currencies, led by the yen, moved narrowly against the dollar last week and are expected to remain range-bound ahead of a US Federal Reserve policy-setting meeting.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
M&S to announce tender terms

M&S to announce tender terms

Marks & Spencer Plc plans to post terms of a 2.3 billion pounds ($4.1 billion) offer to buy back stock on Tuesday, but trading data could leave investors wondering whether they were wise to reject a take-over approach from billionaire Philip Green.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Eurostocks week ahead: Fed-dependent rally

Eurostocks week ahead: Fed-dependent rally

Desperately seeking a catalyst to extend a rise from Friday's 11-week highs, markets this week will scour any clues from the Federal Reserve on whether the US central bank will maintain its recent pace of tightening.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
FTSE to zero in on Shell strategy

FTSE to zero in on Shell strategy

An eagerly awaited strategy update from Shell will provide the main talking point for British equity investors this week as the oil major seeks to repair its reputation in the wake of a reserves scandal.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Fed, corporate forecasts to set US market tone

Fed, corporate forecasts to set US market tone

US stocks should stay firm this week if the Federal Reserve says the economy is recovering and if corporations entering the heart of the so-called confession season go slow on profit warnings.
Published 20 Sep, 2004 12:00am