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Print - 2004-10-14
Message from Director General, PSQCA

Message from Director General, PSQCA

World Standards Day is celebrated by many countries of the world in accordance with traditions set by International Standards Organisations like ISO, IEC & ITU.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Message from Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology

Message from Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology

Over 20,000 ISO standards have been adopted voluntarily by Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA). Presently only 46 items have to conform to Pakistan Standards and require the PSQCA approval for marketing.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Message from Federal Minister for Science and Technology

Message from Federal Minister for Science and Technology

It gives me great pleasure to learn that on 14th October, 2004 Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) is celebrating the World Standards Day to express its sustained commitment to the global theme of "Standards Connect the World" for thi
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
China trains maritime officials

China trains maritime officials

China has started a training course for officials from Pakistan and other regional countries on maritime rescue management on Wednesday at a naval institute in Qingdao, a coastal city in east China's Shandong province.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
PIA saves life of female passenger

PIA saves life of female passenger

Pakistan International Airlines saved the life of a female passenger who was going from Islamabad to New York on flight PK-721 after she suffered a heart attack onboard.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Installation of modern signalling system discussed

Installation of modern signalling system discussed

A delegation of Bombardier Transportation, Sweden, led by Michael Thulin called on federal Railways Minister Mian Shamim Haider in his office and discussed installation of modern signalling system from Lahore to Rohri.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
UTS companies announce Rs 5 fare for Ramazan

UTS companies announce Rs 5 fare for Ramazan

City Nazim Naimatullah Khan has said that efforts are underway for operation of tram service in congested commercial parts of city, where entry of all cars and buses would be banned.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Solid waste management moot ends

Solid waste management moot ends

A three-day workshop on solid waste management concluded here at the Municipal Training and Research Institute (MTRI) Clifton Campus.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Punishment to rapist restored

Punishment to rapist restored

A five-member Shariat Appellate Bench of the Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Sessions Judge, Mianwali, in a rape case, in which he awarded punishment of 25 years imprisonment along with 30 lashes and a fine of Rs 50,000 to Maulana Mushtaq.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Sugar mill workers stage demonstration

Sugar mill workers stage demonstration

The employees of the Thatta Sugar Mill (TSM) held a rally and staged a demonstration on the National Highway near the Thatta Press Club on Wednesday.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
SSGC board to resolve Kotri industrialists problems

SSGC board to resolve Kotri industrialists problems

Sui Southern Gas company (SSGC) Limited Managing Director Munawar Basir Ahmed has announced the formation of an advisory board to resolve the complaints of industrialists of Kotri Industrial area.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Government taking steps to resolve transport problems

Government taking steps to resolve transport problems

Federal Minister for Railways, Mian Shamim Haider on Wednesday has said the government is fully alive to resolve the problems related with the transport system and to control the scenario of growing congestion in the cities.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
IT ministry directed to promote computer services

IT ministry directed to promote computer services

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday asked the Ministry of Information Technology to set up a task force to prepare a strategy and action plan for promoting computer services for the business community.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
$60 million USAID for education

$60 million USAID for education

The USAID has launched special educational programmes to impart quality education in schools of the country for which sixty million dollars would be spent under these programmes, PTV reported on Wednesday.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Vigilance team finds majority of MRW officials absent

Vigilance team finds majority of MRW officials absent

On the directive of Advisor for Excise and Taxation, M A Jalil, a special vigilance team carried out a surprise raid at the offices of Motor Registration Wing (MRW) situated at Civic Centre and checked the staff attendance.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Ramazan may commence from October 16: Met Office

Ramazan may commence from October 16: Met Office

The spokesman for the meteorological department on Wednesday said: "There are chances of sighting new moon of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak (1425 Hijri) in the evening of October 15 throughout the country.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Investment climate in Pakistan excellent: German MP

Investment climate in Pakistan excellent: German MP

A member of the Federal Parliament of Germany, Klaus-Werner Jonas, has said that investment climate in Pakistan is very good. He was talking to APP during a visit to the Institute of Bankers Pakistan here on Tuesday.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
PIA's cargo scandal

PIA's cargo scandal

I read a news item dated October 10 (by Arshad Sharif) on internet, regarding PIA's cargo scandal. It is a sad tale of an organisation headed by a man, who managed to get the finances, but failed to put up a team of honest professionals.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
The annoying tape

The annoying tape

Whenever you ring any big organisation you hear a taped voice saying, "Thank you for Calling bla, bla, bla." In most of the cases (99%), the desired Extension No is not known and one has to wait for the operator to come on line.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
What else the CBR expects?

What else the CBR expects?

As per figures released by the CBR, the revenue collected in September 2004 with I.T. returns comes to 5.7 billion rupees as compared to 2.4 billion collected in September 2003, ie 131% higher.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Fear drives Fallujah's families from home

Fear drives Fallujah's families from home

Fallujah may be admired as a bastion of resistance by those opposed to the US presence in Iraq but the battle-scarred city is slowly emptying of its inhabitants because of insurgent activity and a continuing rain of US bombs.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (October 13) and the forecast for Thursday (October 14, 2004).
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Partly Facetious: propitious timing of the uniform bill

Partly Facetious: propitious timing of the uniform bill

"A bill allowing President Musharraf to continue holding the post of army chief beyond December 31, 2004, was tabled in literally the dying moments of the National Assembly's session on Monday in what was seen as a calculated move."
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (October 13, 2004).
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Inter-linking of rivers by India: grand design or millennium folly?

Inter-linking of rivers by India: grand design or millennium folly?

In October 2002 the Indian Supreme Court directed the Government of India to link major rivers of India to overcome droughts and floods. This was in response to the public interest litigation's filed by amicus curiae based on the speech of the President o
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (October 13, 2004).
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Familiarity will enhance performance

Familiarity will enhance performance

According to a report in this newspaper appearing on October 6, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to send its officers holding positions in Grades 17 to 19 to different corporate companies and industrial units, so that they may acquaint thems
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on October 13

Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on October 13

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 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Wheat production target

Wheat production target

The Federal Minister for Agriculture, Sikandar Hayat Bosan, announced at a press conference last Monday, that the Federal Committee on Agriculture had fixed wheat production target at 20.15 million tonnes for the year 2004-05 as compared to last year's ac
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
White Cane Safety Day on October 15

White Cane Safety Day on October 15

International White Cane Safety Day is being observed in different parts of the world including Pakistan on Friday, October 15, with a pledge that all out efforts will be made for rehabilitation of blind people so that they can lead respectable living in
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
FM-103 restrained from broadcasting Urdu service

FM-103 restrained from broadcasting Urdu service

The Lahore High Court (LHC) while restraining FM-103 radio from broadcasting its Urdu service, has directed Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) not to cancel the licence of the petitioner radio.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (October 13, 2004)
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Foreign diplomats visit Punjab University

Foreign diplomats visit Punjab University

A delegation of 36 foreign diplomats hailing from 18 countries headed by Foreign Services Academy Director Amjad Ali Sher on Wednesday visited the Punjab University as part of their training programme for the courses at the Academy.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Flowers show in November

Flowers show in November

The Horticultural Foundation of Pakistan (HFP) has decided to hold its autumn flowers show a week or so after the Eid-ul-Fitr, next month, sad Foundation Chairman Dr M. Saeed here on Wednesday.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (October 13, 2004).
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Piaf hails Punjab chief minister remarks on Sunder Estate

Piaf hails Punjab chief minister remarks on Sunder Estate

The Pakistan Industrial & Traders Associations Front (Piaf) has welcomed the pledge of Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvaiz Elahi for not making the Sundar Industrial Estate just a business of plots.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (October 13) and rates for Thursday (October 14, 2004).
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Diplomatic missions can help open trade avenues: LCCI

Diplomatic missions can help open trade avenues: LCCI

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Senior Vice-President Sohail Lashari has said the great responsibility lies on diplomatic missions in enhancing trade and investment ties, as they not only eliminate misconceptions about their respective
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, October 14, 2004.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan and Chinese businessmen agree on trade fairs

Pakistan and Chinese businessmen agree on trade fairs

The business leaders of Rawalpindi and Kashgar have agreed to hold exhibitions of their industrial products in two cities in order to help increase the already better trade and economic co-operation of China and Pakistan.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, October 14, 2004.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Sukkur added to Pakistan Railways on-line system

Sukkur added to Pakistan Railways on-line system

Pakistan Railways (PR) has included Sukkur in its network of computerised ticketing and reservation system. According to a spokesman of the Railway, PR was using state-of-the-art fiber optic networking technology in Sukkur Reservation Office.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, October 14, 2004.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Promotion of officers recommended

Promotion of officers recommended

Provincial Selection Board-I (PSB-I) considered promotion cases of over 100 officers of different provincial departments for their promotions, from BS 18 to 19 and BS 19 to 20, and made necessary recommendations for their final approval of the Chief Minis
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Wednesday (October 13, 2004).
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Farmers to get Rs 8 billion loans

Farmers to get Rs 8 billion loans

In pursuance of the directions of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank (PPCB) has decided to provide Rs 8 billion agriculture loans to the farmers.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 13, 2004).
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Lawyers observe partial strike

Lawyers observe partial strike

The lawyer's community observed partial strike here on Wednesday in protest against the arrest of members of Nankana Bar Association (NBA).
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
PPA to set up Ramazan bazaars

PPA to set up Ramazan bazaars

Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) has decided to set up 'Ramazan Bazaars' in various parts of the province to provide poultry products at reasonable rates.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 13, 2004).
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Mauritius Prime Minister visits Lahore museum

Mauritius Prime Minister visits Lahore museum

Collection of artifacts in Lahore Museum represents all major civilisations of the world, and the Punjab government deserves appreciation for effectively preserving and displaying the historical treasure of different nations and religions.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 13, 2004).
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Punjab chief minister for justice at grassroots level

Punjab chief minister for justice at grassroots level

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Ellahi while addressing Assistant Superintendents of Police under-training at National Police Academy here on Wednesday has said that government was making all out efforts to ensure that justice was being delivered a
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Flour bags at subsidised rates in Ramazan

Flour bags at subsidised rates in Ramazan

Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA), Punjab Branch, has announced that five million wheat flour bags of 20-kgs weight will be provided to people at subsidised rate of Rs 190 per bag in the holy month of Ramazan.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
PPPP meets on October 15

PPPP meets on October 15

Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians Punjab (PPPP) will hold a meeting of its executive committee here at its Faisal Town Office on Friday. Qasim Zia head of Punjab segment of the party will chair the meeting.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: falling trend continues in currency market

THE RUPEE: falling trend continues in currency market

The rupee continued its overnight weakness in the open market on Wednesday versus dollar at Rs 59.80 and Rs 59.85 for buying and selling, respectively, dealers said. The dollar at one point touched the new high at Rs 60 in brisk demand for dollars on cor
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: falling trend continues in currency market

THE RUPEE: falling trend continues in currency market

The rupee continued its overnight weakness in the open market on Wednesday versus dollar at Rs 59.80 and Rs 59.85 for buying and selling, respectively, dealers said. The dollar at one point touched the new high at Rs 60 in brisk demand for dollars on cor
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
LHC issues show-cause notice to housing foundation

LHC issues show-cause notice to housing foundation

Notice has been issued to Federal Employees Housing Foundation to show cause for non-compliance of directives which the Lahore High Court had issued earlier for accommodating the employees of the Federal Shariat Court in the official housing schemes of Ca
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
HEC sponsors Rs 35 million UHS project

HEC sponsors Rs 35 million UHS project

Sponsored by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the University of Health Sciences (UHS) has prepared a project worth over Rs 35 million for its computerisation and networking with the affiliated medical institutions in Punjab.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Japan to extend $8 million for AIOU upgradation

Japan to extend $8 million for AIOU upgradation

The Japanese government has agreed to extend about $8 million financial assistance for the upgradation of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), official sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
'State responsible to provide health facilities to people'

'State responsible to provide health facilities to people'

Dr Sirajul Haq, former chief of health division, planning commission, has said that it was the responsibility of the state to provide health facilities to the people and not only of the ministry of health.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
JCR-VIS upgrades Al-Zamin short-term rating

JCR-VIS upgrades Al-Zamin short-term rating

JCR VIS Rating Company has upgraded the short-term rating of Al-Zamin Leasing Modaraba (AZLM) to A-2 (A two) from A-3 (A three), while the medium to long-term entity rating has been maintained at BBB+ with stable outlook.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Wednesday (October 13, 2004)
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
JCR-VIS upgrades Al-Zamin short-term rating

JCR-VIS upgrades Al-Zamin short-term rating

JCR VIS Rating Company has upgraded the short-term rating of Al-Zamin Leasing Modaraba (AZLM) to A-2 (A two) from A-3 (A three), while the medium to long-term entity rating has been maintained at BBB+ with stable outlook.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

Members have subsequently reported the transactions on Wednesday (October 13, 2004).
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
OIC states urged to remodel economic and trade policies

OIC states urged to remodel economic and trade policies

The business leaders of member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) have demanded of their respective governments to remodel their economic and trade policies compatible to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) regime and meet the challe
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Cross Transactions

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Wednesday (October 13, 2004).
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Mauritian team meets ICCI president

Mauritian team meets ICCI president

A five-member trade delegation from the Republic of Mauritius called on Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Tariq Sadiq and held mutual discussion for the promotion of bilateral trade between both the countries.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements by Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Wednesday (October 13, 2004).
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
DHA Golf Club to be transformed into resort

DHA Golf Club to be transformed into resort

The Defence Housing Authority (DHA) has planned to transform its existing "Golf Club" into a resort club with world class recreational-cum-entertainment facilities at an estimated cost of Rs 1.6 billion with a foreign direct investment by a Malaysian comp
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Traders asked to use re-export facility in Mauritius

Traders asked to use re-export facility in Mauritius

Marday Venkatasamy, President of Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) and leader of Mauritius trade delegation, said here on Wednesday that the purpose of the delegation's visit of Pakistan was to attract Pakistani investors to utilise the re
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Stock Exchange timings

Lahore Stock Exchange timings

The Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) will observe the following trading timings during the holy month of Ramazan. Trading hours from Monday to Thursday will be from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, while on Friday from 9:00 am to 12 noon.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
TCP chief to meet PCGA in Multan on October 14

TCP chief to meet PCGA in Multan on October 14

As part of government policy to consult the stakeholders of cotton sector to stem downward slide in cotton prices, Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) Chairman Masud Alam Rizvi will meet the Pakistan Ginners Association (PCGA) in Multan on Thursday.
Published 14 Oct, 2004 12:00am
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