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Print - 2004-09-25
7,000 new teachers to be recruited, Sindh Assembly told

7,000 new teachers to be recruited, Sindh Assembly told

Sindh Education Minister Dr Hamida Khuhro has said that 7000 new teachers would be recruited in the provincial education department and the existing 3562 teachers already working on contract would be regularised, keeping in view their performance.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
BRIDGE NOTES: Super Bowl in honour of Nishat Abedi

BRIDGE NOTES: Super Bowl in honour of Nishat Abedi

Pakistan enjoyed the reputation of having a galaxy of bridge super stars in the Middle East and Asian region since about 1975 that had a streak of winning combination spearheaded by Zia Mahmood in zonal championship to have reached finals of Barmuda Bowl
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Prime Bank approves right issue of Rs 900 million

Prime Bank approves right issue of Rs 900 million

Prime Bank's Board of Directors during its meeting here on Friday has approved a right issue of Rs 900 million at a premium of Rs 5 per share for the current financial year.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Prime Bank approves right issue of Rs 900 million

Prime Bank approves right issue of Rs 900 million

Prime Bank's Board of Directors during its meeting here on Friday has approved a right issue of Rs 900 million at a premium of Rs 5 per share for the current financial year.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
SPORTS WORLD: Pakistan dumped after beating India

SPORTS WORLD: Pakistan dumped after beating India

Is it a period of decadence for the Indian cricket or international over-competition has worn out the players? It is possible that coach John Wright is not as assertive with the pack as he should be.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Categories for 16th APNS Journalist Awards announced

Categories for 16th APNS Journalist Awards announced

All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) Secretary General Muhammad Aslam Kazi has announced the categories for the 16th APNS Journalist Awards and requested the journalists/photographers/cartoonists of member publications to submit their entries in any one
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
KCA briefed about government steps to simplify taxation system

KCA briefed about government steps to simplify taxation system

The Commissioner of Income Tax, Special Zone, Corporate Region, Karachi, Irfan Nadeem, has said the government is taking all necessary steps to simplify the taxation system with a view to providing maximum relief to the taxpayers.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
The evolution of 'Qawwal Bache' musicians?

The evolution of 'Qawwal Bache' musicians?

Practitioners of the melodic arts in Pakistan, in general, and the exponents of kheyal style of classical vocalisation, in particular, often link their ancestry to a clan of musicians, which sprouted out of the sub-continental melodic soil after the demis
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
NBFCs asked to create well-organised regime

NBFCs asked to create well-organised regime

The Chairman Securities and Exchange Pakistan (SECP) Dr Tariq Hassan has asked the Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) to ensure due compliance with the NBFC Rules and Prudential Regulations so as to create a well-organised and well-monitored NBFC regim
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: A crowded week

LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: A crowded week

Obituary references held for late Ishfaq Ahmed continued unabated in the week. The cultural scene in Lahore, however, was crowded with events, which were not only entertaining but also enlightening. Three exhibitions, two music concerts, a stage drama and
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
US urged to remove curbs on businessmen's visits

US urged to remove curbs on businessmen's visits

The issue of visit facilitation to Pakistani businessmen dominated the discussion at the meeting of Michael L. McGee, Commercial Counsellor of US Commercial Service on Friday with Riaz Ahmed Tata, President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
WASH facts and figures

WASH facts and figures

1.1 billion people in the world do not have access to safe water, roughly one-sixth of the world's population.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
LCCI AGM on September 25

LCCI AGM on September 25

Annual general meeting (AGM) of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) will be held on Saturday.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
A dream come true

A dream come true

This is one dream-come-true story that this scribe is a witness to. It's a story that happened right before my eyes. It began (for me) in 1978, "Why do you have so many parties these days?" I asked my friend Farida Nazar, daughter of an industrialist Ch.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
LHC dismisses petitions

LHC dismisses petitions

Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday dismissed a petition filed by Chairman Lahore Christian Association Pervez Masih, praying to the court to direct the respondent government to cancel all the liquor permits issued to the Christians for purchase of liquor.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
BOOK REVIEW: Ruttie had the ability to conquer this man and ...

BOOK REVIEW: Ruttie had the ability to conquer this man and ...

Ruttie Jinnah: The Story, Told and Untold is a book that is all about Ruttenbai Dinshaw Petit and her eleven eventful years as a wife of a leader who was tender at heart and most ecstatic in moments of family privacy and cool and composed in public life.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Punjab University press offering quality service

Punjab University press offering quality service

Punjab University Vice-chancellor Arshad Mahmood has directed all departments to use university press instead of private printing press to get their books and material printed as the university press offers quality service at low prices.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Musiqui Sindh

Musiqui Sindh

Sindh the home of Islamic culture being geographically isolated, life and culture developed independently and patronage to music in Sindh started with the advent of Islam. In 712 A.D. when the famous Arab general, Muhammad-bin-Qasim, was engaged in his co
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Registration marks auction on September 27

Registration marks auction on September 27

An open auction of attractive registration marks of 'LZE' series will be held here on Monday, September 27 at the office of Director Excise & Taxation Region-C Lahore.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
CURRENT TOPICS: The new PM's prospects and perils

CURRENT TOPICS: The new PM's prospects and perils

Shaukat Aziz's induction as Prime Minister is hailed by all and sundry in the country. Ofcourse ARD and MMA boycotted his parliamentary election. It was opposition for the sake of opposition. Irrespective of the constitutional process adhered to anything
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
PTCL announces change in prefix

PTCL announces change in prefix

The prefix of Garden, Lyari, Lines Area and Marston Road telephone exchanges will stand changed from October 1, 2004.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Changing priorities in the national politics

Changing priorities in the national politics

The changes in political preferences are all situational. These are mostly governed by the exigencies of interest that may be personal, and at times civil, to either consolidate party strength or to further it's relations with other political parties purs
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Phoenix alarm system

Phoenix alarm system

Phoenix Armour (Pvt) Limited, the security company, is now introducing state-of-the-art alarm system at Faisalabad, says a press release issued here on Thursday.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
PSO and SIAL to sign pact on September 27

PSO and SIAL to sign pact on September 27

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Sialkot International Airport Ltd (SIAL) will sign a formal licence agreement regarding provision of aviation, consumer and retail facilities at the under-construction Sialkot airport.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Our Well Wishers

Our Well Wishers

Our well wishers for KCCI Election 2004-05.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Our Supporters

Our Supporters

Our main supporters in KCCI Election 2004-05.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Facilities to promote fruits and vegetables export demanded

Facilities to promote fruits and vegetables export demanded

The apple growers of the scenic Swat Valley and troubled South Waziristan Agency have demanded of the government to provide facilities to them for the promotion of export of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Our Manifesto

Our Manifesto

Power Rates: At present in Karachi power rates are higher compared with other parts of the country. Karachi Chamber's silence in this regard is surprising though, power is generated in Karachi by thermal generation whereas petrol and diesel are sol
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Chehlum on September 25

Chehlum on September 25

Chehlum of Mohiuddin Khan (Tamgha-e-Khidmat), former General Manager, Master Planning Wapda, will he held on Saturday, September 25, at 16-A, E/1, Gulberg-III, at 4.00pm.-PR
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (September 24) and the forecast for Saturday (September 25, 2004).
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Ulema to help government restore peace in Waziristan

Ulema to help government restore peace in Waziristan

A Jirga of prominent Ulema from North Waziristan Agency has assured its fullest co-operation to the government in its efforts to restore peace and combat the problem of foreign elements.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on September 24

Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on September 24

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 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
No troops for Iraq, says Musharraf

No troops for Iraq, says Musharraf

President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday ruled out sending troops to help restore stability in Iraq, rebuffing pleas from the Iraqi interim government and the United States.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Anti-Musharraf campaign: PTI to hold national convention on September 26

Anti-Musharraf campaign: PTI to hold national convention on September 26

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has disclosed that his party's national convention would be held on Sunday, September 26 in which they would organise its general body up to union council level, while countrywide 'anti-Musharraf uniform'
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (September 24, 2004).
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
British businessmen keen to invest in Pakistan

British businessmen keen to invest in Pakistan

Pakistani-origin British businessmen have a strong desire to do business with Pakistan, said Director, International Trade, Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Michael Brosch.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (September 24, 2004).
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
PCGA executive council holds meeting

PCGA executive council holds meeting

The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) executive committee held a meeting on Thursday to welcome its new Chairman Haji Ibrahim and pay farewell to its outgoing Chairman Saith Gathanund Kohistani.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (September 24) and rates for Saturday (September 25, 2004).
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (September 24, 2004).
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
13 hurt in gas explosion

13 hurt in gas explosion

As many as 13 people were injured, some of them severely, in a gas explosion at Zeeshan Restaurant near Liaquat Bagh Moti Mehal Plaza here in the jurisdiction of Waris Khan police station.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Plan ready for district assembly building

Plan ready for district assembly building

Sialkot district government has prepared a plan for the construction of district assembly building costing more than Rs 80 million, said District Nazim Mian Naeem Javed.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (September 24, 2004).
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
'US traders keen to invest in Pakistan'

'US traders keen to invest in Pakistan'

US industrialists, businessmen and traders, giving positive response to President Pervez Musharraf's address to US Chamber of Commerce, have shown keen interest for investment in Pakistan.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (September 24, 2004).
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Daawat-i-Islami congregation begins in Multan

Daawat-i-Islami congregation begins in Multan

A three-day international religious congregation began here on Friday afternoon with the sermons of religious scholars. More than 0.1 million people have so far reached Multan and they visited the shrines of spiritual leaders and saw the city. Later they
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
'Grow more wheat' campaign launched

'Grow more wheat' campaign launched

Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sikandar Hayat Khan has stressed for successful launching of 'Grow More Wheat' campaign to achieve increased targets of area to be brought under cultivation and production.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
World leaders greet Shaukat Aziz

World leaders greet Shaukat Aziz

Greeting messages from world leaders continue to pour in for Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz who assumed charge of his office last month.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 23 paisa recovered versus dollar on SBP intervention

THE RUPEE: 23 paisa recovered versus dollar on SBP intervention

Volatility seemed to come to a halt on Friday as State Bank's intervention brought back the rupee on its old track which recovered 23 paisa versus dollar in the interbank market at Rs 59.13 and Rs 59.15 for buying and selling, respectively, dealers said.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 23 paisa recovered versus dollar on SBP intervention

THE RUPEE: 23 paisa recovered versus dollar on SBP intervention

Volatility seemed to come to a halt on Friday as State Bank's intervention brought back the rupee on its old track which recovered 23 paisa versus dollar in the interbank market at Rs 59.13 and Rs 59.15 for buying and selling, respectively, dealers said.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
KIDB to set up a limited company for uplift works

KIDB to set up a limited company for uplift works

The Korangi Industrial Development Board (KIDB), as per government's trade policy, will constitute a limited company to carry out development works in the industrial area through an agreement with the City Government.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
100 passengers off-loaded

100 passengers off-loaded

Minutes before a chartered flight take off, the FIA off-loaded about a 100 passengers who were going to Kirghyzistan, Central Asia on fake documents.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Nancy calls on Sherpao

Nancy calls on Sherpao

US Ambassador to Pakistan, Nancy Powell called on Minister for Interior, Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao here on Friday and discussed issues of mutual interest.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
BHP petroleum pledges to improve people's lot

BHP petroleum pledges to improve people's lot

BHP Billition Petroleum Pakistan's General Manager Philip Byrne has said that his company is committed to improve the socio-economic condition of the people of its operational fields, particularly located in far flung areas of district Dadu.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Friday (September 24, 2004)
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
APHC chief welcomes Pak-India dialogue

APHC chief welcomes Pak-India dialogue

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Chairman Syed Ali Gilani has welcomed efforts by India and Pakistan to resolve their outstanding disputes including Kashmir through dialogue process.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Senate passes resolution on Al-Aqsa Mosque issue

Senate passes resolution on Al-Aqsa Mosque issue

The Senate on Friday strongly condemned the attempt of Jewish settlers to set ablaze the Al-Aqsa Mosque and demanded of the government to raise the issue on international for a, including the UN and the OIC.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

Members have subsequently reported the transactions on Friday (September 24, 2004).
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Cross Transactions

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Friday (September 24, 2004).
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Senate passes Code of Criminal Procedure Amend Bill

Senate passes Code of Criminal Procedure Amend Bill

The Senate on Friday passed the Code of Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill after a very brief debate as most of the opposition members, except senator Farooq H. Naek and Professor Ghafoor Ahmad, were not willing to go into 'clause by clause' discussion.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements by Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

Both the houses of the Parliament were prorogued on Friday, leaving one wondering if democracy, the ordinary one, and not the "real democracy", has a chance in Pakistan.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Friday (September 24, 2004).
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Suspected Congo virus death stirs panic

Suspected Congo virus death stirs panic

Death of an individual due to 'suspected' Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) has caused panic among the people of Rawalpindi and Attock.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Smuggled vehicles and other items seized

Smuggled vehicles and other items seized

Anti-smuggling organisation (ASO) of collectorate of customs during operation against smugglers/outlaws has seized non-custom duty paid vehicles and foreign origin commodities worth over Rs 40 million during the last 15 days.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Two B category police stations to be set up in Islamabad

Two B category police stations to be set up in Islamabad

Inspector General of Police Islamabad Fayyaz Ahmed Khan Toru has formally approved setting up of two B category police stations in Islamabad under the federal government's Rs 2.5 billion ICT police revamping package, sources told Business Recorder
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
AJK PPP threatens march on Islamabad

AJK PPP threatens march on Islamabad

Pakistan People's party Azad Jammu and Kashmir has threatened to hold protest long march on Islamabad to press the government to release Asif Ali Zardari.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Rice traders end strike

Rice traders end strike

Rice traders and millers' in Sindh and Balochistan observed three-day strike, which ended on Friday, to protest over the failure of Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), in purchasing of 0.1 million sugdasi rice, a traditional aromatic variety of Sindh,
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am
EPZA's contribution to uplift hailed

EPZA's contribution to uplift hailed

The Federal Minister for Railways Mian Shamim Haider visited the Qadhafi Town Railway crossing on Friday where an overhead bridge is to be constructed under the President's package for Karachi, says a press release.
Published 25 Sep, 2004 12:00am