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Print - 2004-09-26
Construction of modern bus terminal in Peshawar soon

Construction of modern bus terminal in Peshawar soon

Nazim, City District Peshawar Azam Khan Afridi has said that construction work of modern bus terminal would be started shortly. The new bus terminal would be largest in the Asia with arrangement of underground bus parking.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan facing acute shortage of pathologists

Pakistan facing acute shortage of pathologists

Former Surgeon General of Pakistan, Lt-General Manzoor Ahmed (Retd) has said that there are around three pathologists for one-million people in Pakistan while the number of surgical pathologists is far below.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Mian Nazir elected PPMA chief

Mian Nazir elected PPMA chief

Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) (Punjab and NWFP regions), in its annual general meeting, unanimously elected Mian Muhammad Nazir, Managing Director of Ideal Pharmaceutical Industries as its chairman for 2004-05.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Turkish contemporary paintings exhibition inaugurated

Turkish contemporary paintings exhibition inaugurated

By inaugurating a fortnight long exhibition of Turkish Contemporary Paintings here on Saturday, Ambassador Kemal Gur launched the celebrations marking the conversion of Turkey from a Sultanate to a Republic by Kemal Attaturk 81 years ago.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Business community urged to tackle poverty and unemployment

Business community urged to tackle poverty and unemployment

Terming unemployment as the biggest problem of Pakistan, the newly elected Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President Misbah-ur-Rehman has urged the business community to make dedicated efforts to eradicate poverty and unemployment from the co
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Plea for early announcement of agri-loans on 3 percent mark up

Plea for early announcement of agri-loans on 3 percent mark up

The Sialkot district government has again recommended to the Federal and provincial governments to early announce the soft-term agricultural loans on three percent mark up ratio to the growers and farmers for brining revolutionary boom in agricultural sec
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
PML takes serious view of treasury MNAs absence

PML takes serious view of treasury MNAs absence

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League has taken serious notice of the deliberate skipping of National Assembly's first session by treasury members after Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz assumed the office.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
PTA office-bearers

PTA office-bearers

The following have been elected as members of the Executive Committee and Regional Committee of the Pakistan Tea Association (PTA).
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Ashraf Bawany elected MPF president

Ashraf Bawany elected MPF president

Ashraf Bawany has been elected as the president of the Memon Professional Forum (MPF) for the year 2004-05.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Joint statement of Musharraf and Manmohan welcomed

Joint statement of Musharraf and Manmohan welcomed

Ilyas Ahmed Bilour, President, India-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has welcomed the joint statement issued by President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after their meeting in New York on Friday in which they expressed their
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Colors of Karachi festival from October 1

Colors of Karachi festival from October 1

The renowned event management company, Vajdaan International, has been celebrating Colors of Karachi (musical concert + exhibition) after very successful episodes in 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
HBL to upgrade ATM facilities

HBL to upgrade ATM facilities

Habib Bank Limited will soon upgrade its ATM/i-cards facilities at international level.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Arbab meets Pagaro

Arbab meets Pagaro

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim met the spiritual head of Hurs and leader of Pakistan Muslim League Pir Pagaro at Kingri House, here on Saturday.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Rs 3 million donation announced for QAU History Department

Rs 3 million donation announced for QAU History Department

Senator Mushahid Hussain has announced a donation of Rs 3 million for Quaid-i-Azam University Development Fund. He was addressing the History Department Alumni annual dinner on Friday night. He lauded the efforts of the University in the promotion of high
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan seeks Thai partners for joint ventures

Pakistan seeks Thai partners for joint ventures

Thailand is emerging as strong economy in South-East Asia, and a factory comes into production daily in the new industrial estate set up in the suburbs of capital Bangkok, a sprawling metropolis, which is visited by millions of tourists every year.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Shaukat briefed about Fata schemes

Shaukat briefed about Fata schemes

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday was updated on development activities in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) when a detailed presentation was given to him here at the Governor's House during his maiden visit as Prime Minister.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Punjab University exam

Punjab University exam

Punjab University's BA/BSc annual examination 2005 will commence from March 30, 2005.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
SKMCH to award Umrah tickets

SKMCH to award Umrah tickets

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) will award Umrah tickets among those bank employees who have shown extra-ordinary performance in collecting Zakat for the hospital.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Power supply to Balochistan from Iran to be improved

Power supply to Balochistan from Iran to be improved

The supply of electricity from Iran to Balochistan districts of Kech, Gwadar and Panjgur will be improved and the interruptions that have been taking place since August last year when the supply started, would be totally removed following steps taken by t
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Venus Aviation to act as sales agent for Air Sahara

Venus Aviation to act as sales agent for Air Sahara

To facilitate Pakistanis traveling to India, the largest private airline of operating in India - Air Sahara Limited - has appointed M/s Venus Aviation (Pvt) Limited, a subsidiary of Aero Asia International Airlines, as general sales agents in Pakistan.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Rs 90.5 million allocated for construction of PSQCA offices

Rs 90.5 million allocated for construction of PSQCA offices

The government through Ministry of Science and Technology has allocated funds of Rs 90.5 million for the construction of offices/laboratories of Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) at Karachi.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Iftikhar installed as colonel of Sindh regiment

Iftikhar installed as colonel of Sindh regiment

Colonel Commandant Sindh Regiment, Major General Faheem Akhtar Khan has exhorted the 'Sindhis' to hone their capabilities to meet all professional challenges.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
New Sri Lankan team manager

New Sri Lankan team manager

Former Test opener Brendon Kuruppu has been appointed team manager for Sri Lanka's tour to Pakistan in October and November.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Sindh governor favours Musharraf in uniform

Sindh governor favours Musharraf in uniform

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad han said it is in national interest that President General Pervez Musharraf should also continue as Chief of the Army Staff.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Founder Group wins ICCI election

Founder Group wins ICCI election

The Founder Group won the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ICCI) election held here on Saturday.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Karachi projects initiated with PS, PQ's help: Naimat

Karachi projects initiated with PS, PQ's help: Naimat

City Nazim Naimatullah Khan has said that a number of various development projects, including construction of Mai Kolachi, Schon Chowrangi, Hino Chowrangi, and M.A. Jinnah Road have been initiated with the co-operation of the Pakistan Steel and the Port Q
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
NWFP governor assures end to operation if tribes fulfil accord

NWFP governor assures end to operation if tribes fulfil accord

NWFP Governor Lieutenant General Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah (Retd) expressed the hope that Ahmadzai tribes would fulfil their collective responsibilities in accordance with the agreement reached with the government and has assured that if tribes followed
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Asian Shippers' Council launched

Asian Shippers' Council launched

Asian Shippers' Council (ASC) has been launched with an objective to discuss issues of interest to present and advocate an Asian view to the international community. This was stated by the chairman of Pakistan Shippers' Council of the Federation of Pakist
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Asian Shippers' Council launched

Asian Shippers' Council launched

Asian Shippers' Council (ASC) has been launched with an objective to discuss issues of interest to present and advocate an Asian view to the international community. This was stated by the chairman of Pakistan Shippers' Council of the Federation of Pakist
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
More tax received despite slow pace of returns filing

More tax received despite slow pace of returns filing

The pace of filing of income tax returns by taxpayers has been slow but the tax money so far received by the Eastern Region is on higher side as compared to previous year. "We are not in a position to give the exact figure of IT returns received so far, b
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
More tax received despite slow pace of returns filing

More tax received despite slow pace of returns filing

The pace of filing of income tax returns by taxpayers has been slow but the tax money so far received by the Eastern Region is on higher side as compared to previous year. "We are not in a position to give the exact figure of IT returns received so far, b
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
US warns citizens on travel to Pakistan

US warns citizens on travel to Pakistan

US citizens should obtain Pakistani government permission for travel in rural areas of that country, the US State Department said in an updated travel advisory Friday. The warning came as Pakistani authorities tightened security around the US consulate an
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
US warns citizens on travel to Pakistan

US warns citizens on travel to Pakistan

US citizens should obtain Pakistani government permission for travel in rural areas of that country, the US State Department said in an updated travel advisory Friday. The warning came as Pakistani authorities tightened security around the US consulate an
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
SPI still 11.41 percent higher than last year

SPI still 11.41 percent higher than last year

For the past three weeks of September the year-on-year weekly Sensitive Price Index (SPI) has shown downward trend. Still it is 11.41 percent higher for the week ending on September 23 as compared to the corresponding week of last year. This is endorsed b
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
SPI still 11.41 percent higher than last year

SPI still 11.41 percent higher than last year

For the past three weeks of September the year-on-year weekly Sensitive Price Index (SPI) has shown downward trend. Still it is 11.41 percent higher for the week ending on September 23 as compared to the corresponding week of last year. This is endorsed b
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
DSP among three cops killed in Quetta

DSP among three cops killed in Quetta

A senior police officer among three policemen killed in firing exchange with unidentified gunmen here on Saturday. According to Deputy Inspector General Pervez Rafi Bhatti, the gunmen ambushed the vehicle of Deputy Superintendent Police Nisar Kazmi on Gen
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
DSP among three cops killed in Quetta

DSP among three cops killed in Quetta

A senior police officer among three policemen killed in firing exchange with unidentified gunmen here on Saturday. According to Deputy Inspector General Pervez Rafi Bhatti, the gunmen ambushed the vehicle of Deputy Superintendent Police Nisar Kazmi on Gen
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Aptma wants senior IT officer to solve problems

Aptma wants senior IT officer to solve problems

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association has requested the Income Tax Commissioner, Special Zone Karachi, to nominate a senior officer for catering to the day-to-day problems of Aptma members. The request was made during the visit of Irfan Nadeem, Commissio
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Aptma wants senior IT officer to solve problems

Aptma wants senior IT officer to solve problems

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association has requested the Income Tax Commissioner, Special Zone Karachi, to nominate a senior officer for catering to the day-to-day problems of Aptma members. The request was made during the visit of Irfan Nadeem, Commissio
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
India seeks unconditional talks with Kashmir panel

India seeks unconditional talks with Kashmir panel

India will attach no conditions to peace talks with Kashmir's political leaders, the home minister said on Saturday, in an attempt to resume a dialogue stalled due to new terms set by New Delhi. Shivraj Patil's comments came a day after Indian Prime Minis
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
India seeks unconditional talks with Kashmir panel

India seeks unconditional talks with Kashmir panel

India will attach no conditions to peace talks with Kashmir's political leaders, the home minister said on Saturday, in an attempt to resume a dialogue stalled due to new terms set by New Delhi. Shivraj Patil's comments came a day after Indian Prime Minis
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Speakers call for commercial use of nuclear energy

Speakers call for commercial use of nuclear energy

Scientists and engineers have emphasised the need of commercial use of nuclear energy for making the country prosperous. Speaking at the inaugural session of a short course on "Nuclear Engineering", organised by the Institution of Engineers Pakistan (IEP)
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Speakers call for commercial use of nuclear energy

Speakers call for commercial use of nuclear energy

Scientists and engineers have emphasised the need of commercial use of nuclear energy for making the country prosperous. Speaking at the inaugural session of a short course on "Nuclear Engineering", organised by the Institution of Engineers Pakistan (IEP)
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
US-Asia Container Lines announce cotton rates for 2004-05

US-Asia Container Lines announce cotton rates for 2004-05

The US-Asia Container Lines have announced 2004-05 rates for cotton. The new minimum rates reflect higher fuel and inland transport cost. According to a press release, container shipping lines in the Westbound Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (WTSA) h
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
US-Asia Container Lines announce cotton rates for 2004-05

US-Asia Container Lines announce cotton rates for 2004-05

The US-Asia Container Lines have announced 2004-05 rates for cotton. The new minimum rates reflect higher fuel and inland transport cost. According to a press release, container shipping lines in the Westbound Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (WTSA) h
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (September 25, 2004).
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (September 25, 2004).
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Nine Afghan soldiers killed in Taleban attacks

Nine Afghan soldiers killed in Taleban attacks

Suspected Taliban launched a string of attacks on security posts in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing nine soldiers, an official said. The attacks on the road between Girishk, in southern Helmand province, and Delawar in the western province of Fa
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Nine Afghan soldiers killed in Taleban attacks

Nine Afghan soldiers killed in Taleban attacks

Suspected Taliban launched a string of attacks on security posts in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing nine soldiers, an official said. The attacks on the road between Girishk, in southern Helmand province, and Delawar in the western province of Fa
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
ADB to help attract foreign investment in Afghanistan

ADB to help attract foreign investment in Afghanistan

Asian Development Bank (ADB) would help stimulate private sector activity and attract foreign direct investment in Afghanistan by co-financing an investment guarantee facility to provide political risk guarantees to investors and financiers, through a loa
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
ADB to help attract foreign investment in Afghanistan

ADB to help attract foreign investment in Afghanistan

Asian Development Bank (ADB) would help stimulate private sector activity and attract foreign direct investment in Afghanistan by co-financing an investment guarantee facility to provide political risk guarantees to investors and financiers, through a loa
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Kenya's GDP to grow more than 2.8 percent

Kenya's GDP to grow more than 2.8 percent

Kenya's gross domestic product is expected to grow more than the projected 2.8 percent this year thanks to a strong performance in tourism, the planning minister said on Saturday.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Bahrain's Durrat Sukuk in $120 million Islamic bond

Bahrain's Durrat Sukuk in $120 million Islamic bond

Bahrain-based Durrat Sukuk Company on Saturday said it will issue this month a $120-million Islamic Sukuk bond due in 2009 to help finance a $1 billion residential and tourist resort in the Gulf Arab country.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Bahrain's Durrat Sukuk in $120 million Islamic bond

Bahrain's Durrat Sukuk in $120 million Islamic bond

Bahrain-based Durrat Sukuk Company on Saturday said it will issue this month a $120-million Islamic Sukuk bond due in 2009 to help finance a $1 billion residential and tourist resort in the Gulf Arab country.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
India oil trade chief backs GMO oilseeds

India oil trade chief backs GMO oilseeds

India, the world's largest edible oil buyer, should closely examine cultivating genetically modified oilseeds to increase production and bridge a widening supply-demand gap, a top industry official said.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Wapda, KESC to pay sales tax on ''late payment surcharge''

Wapda, KESC to pay sales tax on ''late payment surcharge''

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has announced that Wapda and KESC will pay sales tax on ''late payment surcharge'' collected from consumers on late payment of power bills from October 1, 2004. The CBR has notified the decision through SRO 807(I)/2004 o
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Wapda, KESC to pay sales tax on 'late payment surcharge'

Wapda, KESC to pay sales tax on 'late payment surcharge'

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has announced that Wapda and KESC will pay sales tax on 'late payment surcharge' collected from consumers on late payment of power bills from October 1, 2004. The CBR has notified the decision through SRO 807(I)/2004 of
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Wapda, KESC to pay sales tax on 'late payment surcharge'

Wapda, KESC to pay sales tax on 'late payment surcharge'

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has announced that Wapda and KESC will pay sales tax on 'late payment surcharge' collected from consumers on late payment of power bills from October 1, 2004. The CBR has notified the decision through SRO 807(I)/2004 of
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Ogra rejects SSGCL demand for raise in gas prices

Ogra rejects SSGCL demand for raise in gas prices

While finalising revenue requirements of Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) for 2003-04, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has rejected its demand of Rs 2.4 per unit increase in gas prices. In its decision in response to a petition filed by th
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Ogra rejects SSGCL demand for raise in gas prices

Ogra rejects SSGCL demand for raise in gas prices

While finalising revenue requirements of Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) for 2003-04, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has rejected its demand of Rs 2.4 per unit increase in gas prices. In its decision in response to a petition filed by th
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Pakistani team leaves for US to finalise investment treaty

Pakistani team leaves for US to finalise investment treaty

Pakistan and United States will be holding talks in Washington on Tuesday to finalise a bilateral investment treaty to give protection to each other's investments in their respective countries, official sources told the Business Recorder here on Sa
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Pakistani team leaves for US to finalise investment treaty

Pakistani team leaves for US to finalise investment treaty

Pakistan and United States will be holding talks in Washington on Tuesday to finalise a bilateral investment treaty to give protection to each other's investments in their respective countries, official sources told the Business Recorder here on Sa
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Prime Minister to decide mode of TCP sugar release

Prime Minister to decide mode of TCP sugar release

Another meeting of the committee on sugar on Saturday remained inconclusive as its members stuck to their respective positions and finally the matter was left for Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to decide. Sources said that the committee remained divided over
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Prime Minister to decide mode of TCP sugar release

Prime Minister to decide mode of TCP sugar release

Another meeting of the committee on sugar on Saturday remained inconclusive as its members stuck to their respective positions and finally the matter was left for Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to decide. Sources said that the committee remained divided over
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
US pushing debt relief plan for poor: Wolfensohn

US pushing debt relief plan for poor: Wolfensohn

The head of the World Bank said on Friday the Bush administration had discussed with him a plan to cancel poor countries' debt to global institutions, but said it hadn't revealed to him how this would be financed. James Wolfensohn has pushed debt relief f
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
US pushing debt relief plan for poor: Wolfensohn

US pushing debt relief plan for poor: Wolfensohn

The head of the World Bank said on Friday the Bush administration had discussed with him a plan to cancel poor countries' debt to global institutions, but said it hadn't revealed to him how this would be financed. James Wolfensohn has pushed debt relief f
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Sales tax refund rules for ghee makers issued

Sales tax refund rules for ghee makers issued

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued procedure for calculation of sales tax refund for ghee and cooking oil industry. In this connection, the CBR on Saturday issued instructions to all Collectors of sales tax for implementation of the procedure f
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Sales tax refund rules for ghee makers issued

Sales tax refund rules for ghee makers issued

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued procedure for calculation of sales tax refund for ghee and cooking oil industry. In this connection, the CBR on Saturday issued instructions to all Collectors of sales tax for implementation of the procedure f
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
MFA regime: India favours textile ties with Pakistan

MFA regime: India favours textile ties with Pakistan

India's Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath on Saturday agreed with a Pakistani business delegation on the need for mutual co-operation among neighbouring countries to be able to compete effectively in the textile sector in post-multi-fiber arrangem
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
MFA regime: India favours textile ties with Pakistan

MFA regime: India favours textile ties with Pakistan

India's Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath on Saturday agreed with a Pakistani business delegation on the need for mutual co-operation among neighbouring countries to be able to compete effectively in the textile sector in post-multi-fiber arrangem
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Economic sanctions lifted on Wazir tribes, Shaukat addresses Jirga

Economic sanctions lifted on Wazir tribes, Shaukat addresses Jirga

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday announced lifting of economic blockade on various tribes of South Waziristan Agency so that they could continue their economic activities freely. He announced the decision to this effect while addressing a grand tri
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Economic sanctions lifted on Wazir tribes, Shaukat addresses Jirga

Economic sanctions lifted on Wazir tribes, Shaukat addresses Jirga

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday announced lifting of economic blockade on various tribes of South Waziristan Agency so that they could continue their economic activities freely. He announced the decision to this effect while addressing a grand tri
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Khairi released on bail

Khairi released on bail

In a suo motu action on the arrest of Habib Wahab Khairi, Supreme Court Chief Justice Nazim Hussain Sidduqi on Saturday ordered release of Khairi on a personal bond with the concerned police, and proceeded against the judicial and police officers involved
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Khairi released on bail

Khairi released on bail

In a suo motu action on the arrest of Habib Wahab Khairi, Supreme Court Chief Justice Nazim Hussain Sidduqi on Saturday ordered release of Khairi on a personal bond with the concerned police, and proceeded against the judicial and police officers involved
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
26 Indian fishermen held

26 Indian fishermen held

The Maritime Security Agency (MSA) Ship, "Rehmat," while patrolling in the eastern maritime region, located a Pakistani fishing boat "Al-Muhammadi" in distress with 14 crewmembers on board, about 140 kilometres south-east of here.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
President denies US pressure to capture or kill Osama

President denies US pressure to capture or kill Osama

President Pervez Musharraf on Friday rejected the impression that there was "increasing pressure" from the United States on Pakistan during the past few months to capture or kill Osama bin Laden. "There is absolutely no pressure," Musharraf said, noting:
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
President denies US pressure to capture or kill Osama

President denies US pressure to capture or kill Osama

President Pervez Musharraf on Friday rejected the impression that there was "increasing pressure" from the United States on Pakistan during the past few months to capture or kill Osama bin Laden. "There is absolutely no pressure," Musharraf said, noting:
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
LPG cylinder price slashed to Rs 95

LPG cylinder price slashed to Rs 95

Responding to the demand of the LPG marketing companies and distributors, the federal government has announced reduction in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) up to Rs 95 per domestic cylinder. The decision to slash the LPG price was taken at a me
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
LPG cylinder price slashed to Rs 95

LPG cylinder price slashed to Rs 95

Responding to the demand of the LPG marketing companies and distributors, the federal government has announced reduction in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) up to Rs 95 per domestic cylinder. The decision to slash the LPG price was taken at a me
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Punjab and Wapda reject Irsa plan for Rabi, no consensus reached

Punjab and Wapda reject Irsa plan for Rabi, no consensus reached

The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has estimated over 37 percent overall shortage of water in the first watering of Rabi season. However, Punjab and Wapda have rejected the Irsa plan predicting that the estimated water shortages would be more than th
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Punjab and Wapda reject Irsa plan for Rabi, no consensus reached

Punjab and Wapda reject Irsa plan for Rabi, no consensus reached

The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has estimated over 37 percent overall shortage of water in the first watering of Rabi season. However, Punjab and Wapda have rejected the Irsa plan predicting that the estimated water shortages would be more than th
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Businessmen Group sweeping KCCI elections

Businessmen Group sweeping KCCI elections

The Businessmen Group (BMG) Siraj Kassam Teli supported group sweeping Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) election and its candidates leading on all seats with big margin. Counting is still going on till the filing of this report.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Businessmen Group sweeping KCCI elections

Businessmen Group sweeping KCCI elections

The Businessmen Group (BMG) Siraj Kassam Teli supported group sweeping Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) election and its candidates leading on all seats with big margin. Counting is still going on till the filing of this report.
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
US soldier among 15 killed in Iraq

US soldier among 15 killed in Iraq

US aircraft pounded the insurgent enclave of Fallujah on Saturday, killing seven Iraqis in a raid the military said targeted a hideout of a militant group, as two British Muslim leaders arrived in Baghdad in a bid to save the life of a British hostage. Re
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (September 25) and the forecast for Sunday (September 26, 2004).
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
US soldier among 15 killed in Iraq

US soldier among 15 killed in Iraq

US aircraft pounded the insurgent enclave of Fallujah on Saturday, killing seven Iraqis in a raid the military said targeted a hideout of a militant group, as two British Muslim leaders arrived in Baghdad in a bid to save the life of a British hostage. Re
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (September 25, 2004).
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (September 25) and rates for Sunday (September 26, 2004).
Published 26 Sep, 2004 12:00am
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