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Print - 2004-11-04
New York cotton ends lower

New York cotton ends lower

NYBOT cotton futures dribbled to an easier close Wednesday on switch-related sales as the trade looked for leads to give it direction in the coming sessions, brokers said. December cotton declined 0.57 cent to settle at 44.58 cents a lb, trading between 4
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
London cocoa moves up

London cocoa moves up

Robust demand from industry supported Liffe cocoa futures on Wednesday although prices ended towards the lower end of the day's range, floor sources said. Traders attributed the late trend to a view that the strike by farmers in Ivory Coast would end soon
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
LME metals steady at close

LME metals steady at close

Base metals closed firmly on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on Wednesday on a weaker dollar, but failed to react immediately as President George W. Bush won re-election, traders said. "People had thought once the elections were over the market would move
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Oil jumps on Bush win, US supplies swell

Oil jumps on Bush win, US supplies swell

Oil prices surged more than $1 on Wednesday as the re-election of US President George W. Bush countered the impact of a big increase in spare oil supplies ahead of winter. Crude dealers said Bush's victory over Democrat Senator John Kerry could bolster US
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Oil jumps on Bush win, US supplies swell

Oil jumps on Bush win, US supplies swell

Oil prices surged more than $1 on Wednesday as the re-election of US President George W. Bush countered the impact of a big increase in spare oil supplies ahead of winter. Crude dealers said Bush's victory over Democrat Senator John Kerry could bolster US
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee extends gains on producer selling

US MIDDAY: coffee extends gains on producer selling

US coffee futures climbed Wednesday for the second straight session on a lack of producer selling, shrugging off prospects of rising supply of the world's 2004/05 crop, traders and analysts said.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa firms on fund selling

US MIDDAY: cocoa firms on fund selling

US cocoa futures edged higher Wednesday on light industry buying and market players taking advantage of a weak dollar against sterling, traders said. Market talk about a large fund selling 3,000 to 4,000 contracts made some speculative players nervous but
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar at five-week low on fund liquidation

US MIDDAY: sugar at five-week low on fund liquidation

NYBOT raw sugar futures settled Wednesday at a five-week low on relentless speculative fund liquidation, with follow-through pressure seen grinding the market down in the days ahead, brokers said. The key March raw sugar contract sank 0.15 cent to finish
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat lower on supportive export

US MIDDAY: wheat lower on supportive export

Wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were lower at mid-session on Wednesday on a lack of supportive export or other fundamental news, traders said. At 10:45 am CST (1645 GMT), wheat was 1-1/4 cents to 2-1/2 cents per bushel lower, with December dow
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn mixed on volatile moves

US MIDDAY: corn mixed on volatile moves

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures were fractionally mixed early on Wednesday with traders taking their cue from the volatile moves in the soy market, pit sources said. At 10:20 am CST (1620 GMT), CBOT corn futures were 1/4 cent per bushel lower to 1/2 h
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans lower on bull spreading

US MIDDAY: soyabeans lower on bull spreading

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures were mostly lower by mid-morning Wednesday, after an early rally led by the November contract due to a firm cash market, traders said. The November/January spread was volatile as November climbed 10 cents before hit
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper edges higher on presidential election

US MIDDAY: copper edges higher on presidential election

US copper futures rose slightly Wednesday morning on a weaker dollar and a firmer open on Wall Street as the market awaited a final verdict on the US presidential election, traders said. "The euro has come screaming back today and the Dow is expected to r
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold climbs on presidential election

US MIDDAY: gold climbs on presidential election

Gold futures climbed from two-week lows on Wednesday morning, as investors turned to the safe-haven metal amid a broad retreat by the dollar due to the closely contested US presidential election. December gold at the New York Mercantile Exchange's COMEX d
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
SHC adjourns hearing in Karachi Nazim's petition

SHC adjourns hearing in Karachi Nazim's petition

A division bench of High Court of Sindh (SHC), comprising Chief Justice Saiyed Saeed Ashhad and Justice Maqbool Baqer on Wednesday adjourned till November 10 hearing of a constitution petition filed by City Nazim impugning an order of Sindh government aga
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan's consulate in Shanghai to start work next month

Pakistan's consulate in Shanghai to start work next month

Pakistan Consulate Office in Shanghai will start working by the end of next months, which would help give boost to economic ties and people-to-people contacts between the two countries. Speaker National Assembly Chaudhry Amir Hussain has said this during
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Afghan envoy calls on Sherpao

Afghan envoy calls on Sherpao

Afghanistan Ambassador Dr Nanguyalai Tarn on Wednesday called on Minister for Interior Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao and discussed with him matters of mutual interests. The Ambassador thanked the Minister for the way the government of Pakistan was looking afte
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Sweden to set up engineering university in Pakistan

Sweden to set up engineering university in Pakistan

Sweden will sponsor Pakistan in establishing a world class engineering university and a technicians training institute. This would be a further step of co-operation between Pakistan and Sweden in promoting higher education sector, said Chairman Higher Edu
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Indian openers fail in rain-hit fourth Test

Indian openers fail in rain-hit fourth Test

Openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir failed to survive on a damp wicket on Wednesday as Australia took the early initiative in the fourth and final Testby leaving India struggling on 22 for two. Sehwag, India's only in-form batsman this season, was
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Tournament organisers fume

Tournament organisers fume

Seeking the right balance of tournaments to suit players, fans, broadcasters and sponsors is a major headache in tennis and it poleaxed organisers of the Paris indoor event again this week. The withdrawals of many of the leading names in the men's game fr
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Venus rises to challenge with first-round win

Venus rises to challenge with first-round win

Venus Williams swept past fellow-American Lisa Raymond 6-2, 6-1 in Philadelphia on Tuesday to move a step closer to securing a spot in the lucrative end-of-season WTA Tour Championships.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Henman and Hewitt reach third round

Henman and Hewitt reach third round

Holder Tim Henman launched his Paris Masters defence in style with a smooth 6-3, 6-4 victory over Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan on Tuesday. The third-seeded Briton, thrilled at the prospect of playing his first Masters Cup next week in Houston, put paid
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Celtic stay alive with victory over Donetsk

Celtic stay alive with victory over Donetsk

Scottish champions Celtic kept alive their slim hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout phase with a 1-0 win against nine-man Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday. Alan Thompson crashed home a 25th-minute free kick awarded after visiting goalkeeper Jan Las
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Porto face uphill struggle after draw with PSG

Porto face uphill struggle after draw with PSG

Champions League title holders Porto face a struggle to qualify for the knockout phase after Paris St Germain held them to an uninspired 0-0 draw on Tuesday.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
SBP's Circular No 32

SBP's Circular No 32

I have seen the letter that appeared in your newspaper about the State Bank's Circular No 32. I have a small plot and want to start some industry. For a loan from the bank I have submitted the original documents of my open plot in-original. However, the l
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
5,000 rupee note

5,000 rupee note

While some of the bankers are appreciating issuance of 5,000 rupee currency bill for its 'easy handling', I am concerned for its just the same reason. Illegal gratification never goes through the banking channels for its fear of being tracked down. It is
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
PRO, WAPDA Politics of plots

PRO, WAPDA Politics of plots

It is a matter of shame and disgrace that as many as 549 costlier residential plots in Islamabad were doled out by the prime ministers of the past years to numerous politicians, generals and bureaucrats as favours in the garb of discretionary quota.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Power plants

Power plants

This refers to a letter captioned 'power shortage' published in the daily Business Recorder on 29th October 2004 which is contrary to the fact. According to the factual position, some of the redundant power plants are likely to be donated by the go
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Muted by fear, Maldivians yearn for change

Muted by fear, Maldivians yearn for change

Under the cover of night, Maldives tourist resort worker Amindhy nervously enters a hotel room in the tiny island capital Male, lets her hair down to cover her face and sits with her back to a journalist's video camera. Amindhy was among thousands who too
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
WTO's impact on SMEs

WTO's impact on SMEs

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are considered the backbone of the developed and the developing economies. SMEs have played a significant and important role on a global basis in boosting the economies. That has helped the managers taking off the blink
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
A void difficult to fill

A void difficult to fill

The death of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahayan, the President and founding father of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Tuesday (November 2) after protracted illness, as announced by the royal court on Abu Dhabi television, will be deeply mourned not onl
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Plea to raise power tariff

Plea to raise power tariff

According to a report in this newspaper the other day, the World Bank has advised the government to increase the power tariff for all types of consumers with a view to offsetting the losses incurred by the WAPDA due to the unabated rise in the prices of f
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Nutrition Conference-2004

Nutrition Conference-2004

A two-day International Nutrition Conference-2004 will be held here on December 1 and 2. Department of Animal Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore is organising the conference.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
PR assures quick steps to transport ATT containers from Karachi

PR assures quick steps to transport ATT containers from Karachi

Pakistan Railways Chairman Asif Hayat has said that the railways would take immediate steps for shifting 7,000 stranded containers brought under Afghan Transit Trade Agreement (ATTA), which are lying in Karachi port due to shortage of railway wagons.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Cotton crop assessment body to meet on November 6

Cotton crop assessment body to meet on November 6

The cotton Crop Assessment Committee will meet at Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) Multan November 6, on Saturday to review the size of the crop presently being picked in Punjab and other parts of the country. According to agriculture ministry sou
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
UBL launches Cashline credit scheme

UBL launches Cashline credit scheme

The United Bank Limited (UBL) on Wednesday launched 'Cashline' which is flexible and lower in the mark-up. Addressing a press conference, Consumer and Commercial Group Executive M.A. Mannan said the product was first of its kind in the country, and its fl
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Sites selected for two small industrial estates in Fata

Sites selected for two small industrial estates in Fata

The Governor's Secretariat for Federally Administered Tribal Area (Fata) has selected two sites for two industrial estates for small and cottage industries in the tribal belt, sources in the Directorate of Industries told Business Recorder on Wedne
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'Government wants to resolve South Waziristan issue peacefully'

'Government wants to resolve South Waziristan issue peacefully'

The NWFP Governor, Lieutenant General Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah (Retd), has said that the government was sincere to resolve the issue of South Waziristan Agency peacefully and through mutual understanding; saying the government would continue to stick to
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Hearing of SBP plea adjourned

Hearing of SBP plea adjourned

A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) headed by Justice Sheikh Abdul Rashid on Wednesday adjourned the proceedings in an intra court appeal filed by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) without fixing next date of hearing.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Punjab bureaucracy reshuffled

Punjab bureaucracy reshuffled

Captain Saif Anjum (Retd), Officer on Special Duty, Services & General Administration Department, Government of Punjab has been posted as Deputy Secretary, Home Department, Government of Punjab against a vacant post, says a notification.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
LSE's Faisalabad floor to start functioning from November 24

LSE's Faisalabad floor to start functioning from November 24

Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro will perform the inauguration of Lahore Stock Exchange's Faisalabad trading floor on November 24. "Some 32 Lahore-based members of the bourse are setting up their offices at Faisalabad Trading Floor premises," said Chai
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Pakistani traders advised to go for new 'China South City'

Pakistani traders advised to go for new 'China South City'

Pakistan's industrialists, suppliers and exporters have been advised to take advantage of the opportunities in China South City which is being developed as a commercial city at the southern end of China close to Hong Kong, SAR of People's Republic of Chin
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Opportunists misusing PLF platform

Opportunists misusing PLF platform

President People Lawyers Forum (PLF) Tanvir Hashmi has said that some opportunists are misusing the PLF platform and also misguiding the members of the forum. While addressing a press conference along with other office bearers of the forum here on Wednesd
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Research a must to face challenges: Lashari

Research a must to face challenges: Lashari

There is a dire need for focussing on research in education sector to face the future challenges, as Pakistan lacks dialogue between industry and university. The educational institutions should initiate research programmes in accordance with industry requ
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Sugarcane harvesting slows down

Sugarcane harvesting slows down

Sugarcane harvesting slowed down to lowest level following PSMA chairman's strong reservation over the state set minimum support price set by the state and his demand for downward revision of price structure.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Fund-raising event for special children

Fund-raising event for special children

Various companies established its stalls here at the Punjab University (PU) in connection with fund-raising ceremony for the special children. PU Vice-Chancellor Arshad Mahmood inaugurated the one-day Ramazan Welfare Fund Raising event for special childre
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
PPCBL told to speed up Rabi loan process

PPCBL told to speed up Rabi loan process

The Registrar, Co-operatives Punjab and the general manager, Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Limited (PPCBL) have directed the staff of the bank to speed up the process of provision of loans to small farmers for sowing of Rabi crop 2004-05 so that the
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Allotment of plots starts at Sundar Estate

Allotment of plots starts at Sundar Estate

The Punjab Industrial Estate has started allotment of plots in Sundar Industrial Estate, 24-km away from Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore. The first balloting was held for pharmaceutical sector in presence of all the 37 probable industrialists and their represent
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Timely completion of uplift projects directed

Timely completion of uplift projects directed

Provincial Minister for Education Mian Imran Masood has said that departmental authority should ensure the completion of developmental projects well in time so that general public be benefited from their utility and objectives.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Punjab University vice chancellor grieved over Sheikh Zayed's death

Punjab University vice chancellor grieved over Sheikh Zayed's death

Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor Lieutenant General Arshad Mahmood (Retd), PU Registrar Colonel Masud-ul-Haq (Retd) and Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre (SZIC) Director Professor Dr Jamila Shaukat have expressed sorrow over the demise of UAE President Sh
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Askari Bank and Qinqgi sign MoU

Askari Bank and Qinqgi sign MoU

Askari Commercial Bank in collaboration with Saigol Qinqgi Motors will issue interest-free agricultural loans to small farmers for farm transport/motorcycle and other communication tools.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Askari Bank and Qinqgi sign MoU

Askari Bank and Qinqgi sign MoU

Askari Commercial Bank in collaboration with Saigol Qinqgi Motors will issue interest-free agricultural loans to small farmers for farm transport/motorcycle and other communication tools.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Pakistani company awarded $3.5 million tender in Iraq

Pakistani company awarded $3.5 million tender in Iraq

A Pakistani company, IMGC Global (Private) Ltd, has been awarded 3.5 million dollars international tender for supply and distribution of school bags and stationery to 525,000 schools in Iraq.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (November 3) and the forecast for Thursday (November 4, 2004).
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Bright prospects for Pak-India trade ties: Ravi

Bright prospects for Pak-India trade ties: Ravi

Punjab-Haryana-Delhi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) President Ravi Wig has said that there exists vast opportunities for promotion of trade relations between India and Pakistan in various fields. He stated this during his visit to the Fountain
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Tuesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Government to simplify procedure for overseas employment

Government to simplify procedure for overseas employment

Labour and Overseas Pakistanis Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan has said that the government will simplify the procedure for employment abroad by removing bureaucratic hurdles to enable private sector to play its full role in providing jobs to the skilled and
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Tuesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan and Indonesia to sign trade agreement

Pakistan and Indonesia to sign trade agreement

Pakistan and Indonesia are likely to sign Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) next year, well-placed sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday. Sources said an Indonesian delegation visited Pakistan last week and discussed various issues in tha
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on November 03

Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on November 03

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 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Pakistani team arrives in China to attend ARF moot

Pakistani team arrives in China to attend ARF moot

A two-member Pakistan delegation arrived here on Wednesday to attend the security policy conference of Asean Regional Forum (ARF). It comprises Additional Secretary Defence Air-Vice Marshal Maqbool Ali Shah and spokesman of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mas
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Pak-US ties may take new dimensions: Rashid

Pak-US ties may take new dimensions: Rashid

Federal Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has shown optimism that in near future, relations between Pakistan and the United States would take new dimensions and bring positive outcome for the country.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan welcomes Karzai's win

Pakistan welcomes Karzai's win

Pakistan welcomed Afghan President Hamid Karzai's thumping victory in the landmark election, saying already-friendly ties between the neighbours will be further strengthened under his rule.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (November 03, 2004).

Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Security beefed up in Karachi

Security beefed up in Karachi

The city police has enhanced it patrolling around busy streets and main shopping areas in view of increasing threat of terrorists attacks on public places and religious buildings as the Eid-ul-Fitr is approaching fast.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Foreign companies satisfied with security arrangements

Foreign companies satisfied with security arrangements

Foreign companies working in Pakistan are fully satisfied with the security arrangements made by the government for their expatriate staff, Minister of State for Interior Dr Shehzad Waseem told Business Recorder here on Wednesday.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 03, 2004).

Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Mobilink donates medical van to Khidmat foundation

Mobilink donates medical van to Khidmat foundation

Mobilink has donated a medical van with the full stock of medicines to the Khidmat foundation, an operating NGO in rural Punjab. The van will help timely transport of medicines and supplies to the surrounding rural areas.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (November 03) and rates for Thursday (November 04, 2004).
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US quotas on cotton trousers from China may continue

US quotas on cotton trousers from China may continue

The United States has agreed to consider maintaining quotas on cotton trousers from China, reports "Emerging Textiles", an international textile and clothing information website.
Published 04 Nov, 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, November 04, 2004.

Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Customs agents at Port Qasim assured of ACP facility

Customs agents at Port Qasim assured of ACP facility

The Collector of Customs, Port Qasim, has assured the customs agents that all importers, enjoying automated clearance facility (ACP) at the Customs House, will be provided the same facility at the PQ and there is no need to file a separate application.
Published 04 Nov, 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, November 04, 2004.

Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Concern voiced over construction of bridge on Mall

Concern voiced over construction of bridge on Mall

The Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP) Lahore Chapter in its Executive Committee meeting held here on Wednesday has expressed serious concern on the construction of the overhead pedestrian bridge on the Mall.
Published 04 Nov, 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, November 04, 2004.

Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Ban on 'Rofecoxib' being defied with impunity

Ban on 'Rofecoxib' being defied with impunity

The Ministry of Health has strictly imposed ban on the import, manufacture and sale of all those medicines containing 'Rofecoxib'. The Ministry in a statement on Wednesday warned the general public that different brands containing 'Rofecoxib' are being so
Published 04 Nov, 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 (November 03, 2004).

Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
KPT imposes Rs 20 token fee for demurrage payment

KPT imposes Rs 20 token fee for demurrage payment

The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has levied fee of Rs 20 per document for obtaining token for payment of demurrage at the Port, Customs agents sources said on Tuesday. They said that the token fee of Rs 20 was earlier charges for token for payment of wharfage
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 03, 2004).

Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
PAC questions transparency in contracts

PAC questions transparency in contracts

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has questioned the transparency in awarding the contract of "Awakening campaign for women through mass media" in 2000-01 causing a loss of Rs 5.9 million to the national exchequer. The PAC directed the Women Development
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Smeda to set up marble processing facility

Smeda to set up marble processing facility

The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) will set up a Marble Processing and Training Facility at Rawalpindi in collaboration with Export Promotion Bureau to help marble processing and polishing units in the northern Punjab to work in
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 03, 2004).

Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Three killed in road mishap

Three killed in road mishap

Three persons including conductors were killed, while one dozen passengers were injured, three of them seriously, when a speedy Mini Bus turned turtle on Jaranwala Buchiana road, here on Wednesday.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 03, 2004).

Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Gas provided in Millat Town

Gas provided in Millat Town

Punjab Governor Khalid Maqbool has said that at present Pakistan is progressing in each and every field and the government has developed a large number of projects for prosperity of the people. Continuation the projects of public welfare was only possible
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Powel condoles Sheikh Zayed's demise

Powel condoles Sheikh Zayed's demise

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan stood both at home and abroad as "a symbol of benevolent and wise leadership characterised by generosity, tolerance, and avid pursuit of development and modernisation."
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Sheikh Zayed's death a loss for Pakistani nation: Musharraf

Sheikh Zayed's death a loss for Pakistani nation: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday paid rich tributes to late UAE President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan sagacious leader of the Muslim world and said that in his death the Pakistani nation has lost a great friend.
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates gap narrows

THE RUPEE: rates gap narrows

The recent corrective measures taken by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to bring stability in rupee value in terms of dollar narrowed the gap between official and open market rates on Wednesday, dealers said. As a result of the cautionary steps, the offi
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates gap narrows

THE RUPEE: rates gap narrows

The recent corrective measures taken by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to bring stability in rupee value in terms of dollar narrowed the gap between official and open market rates on Wednesday, dealers said. As a result of the cautionary steps, the offi
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
SSUET for implementation of 'Disaster Relief Plan'

SSUET for implementation of 'Disaster Relief Plan'

Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) has embarked upon an ambitious programme to chalk out a line of action for implementation of a "Disaster Relief Plan" in collaboration with Red Crescent Society Sindh and Karachi Building Control A
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Soomro, Khalil and Wasim grieved over Zayed's death

Soomro, Khalil and Wasim grieved over Zayed's death

Chairman Senate Mohammedmian Soomro on Wednesday expressed deep shock and grief over the sad demise of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, President of United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Published 04 Nov, 2004 12:00am
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