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Print - 2004-11-05
US MIDDAY : corn slightly lower on export sales

US MIDDAY : corn slightly lower on export sales

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were slightly lower on Thursday as weakness in soybeans and wheat spilled over to the corn pit, traders said. But corn prices were keeping within a narrow range. Ongoing pressure from a huge US corn harvest was m
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat futures steady on sizeable purchase

US MIDDAY: wheat futures steady on sizeable purchase

Kansas City Board of Trade hard red winter wheat futures were steady to higher on Thursday, thanks to a sizeable purchase of US wheat by Egyptian buyers, traders said. Wheat futures were steady to 2-1/2 cents higher, with the December contract at $3.42-1/
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar higher on short-covering

US MIDDAY: sugar higher on short-covering

Raw sugar futures were higher on Thursday on speculative short-covering, although players feel the market may drift in a band while waiting for news to give it direction on its next move. The New York Board of Trade's key March raw sugar contract climbed
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY : cocoa rises 5 percent on renewed fighting

US MIDDAY : cocoa rises 5 percent on renewed fighting

US cocoa futures rose five percent on Thursday, with the front-month contract hitting a seven-week high on renewed fighting in the world's top cocoa grower Ivory Coast, traders said. Most-active December cocoa was up 5 percent at $1,534 a tonne on the New
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper futures rise on speculation

US MIDDAY: copper futures rise on speculation

Copper futures in New York rose nearly 1.5 percent Thursday as funds took advantage of a weaker dollar and lifted prices to three-week highs, traders said. "The market look like it's back. We broke out above $1.3300 a lb this morning, so the funds kicked
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises to approach 16-year peak

US MIDDAY: gold rises to approach 16-year peak

COMEX gold futures rose sharply Thursday as a plunging dollar after the US presidential election sparked fund buying and renewed global interest in the safe-haven metal. December gold on the New York Mercantile Exchange's COMEX division was up $6.80 at $4
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Pollution gives rise to bacterial diseases

Pollution gives rise to bacterial diseases

The pollution-related diseases in the country have increased seven times as the dry weather continues to persist throughout the country for the last couple of weeks. The dust particles, coupled with micro bacterial diseases and hazardous smoke of vehicles
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
PCSIR's Leather Research Centre accredited to ISO-17025

PCSIR's Leather Research Centre accredited to ISO-17025

Leather Research Centre (LRC) of Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) has been awarded accreditation to ISO-17025. PCSIR Chairman Dr Anwar ul Haq told newsmen on Tuesday that now LRC had become the third unit of the PCSIR to get
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
HEC allocates special grant for agri research

HEC allocates special grant for agri research

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has allocated a special grant to encourage agricultural research at public sector universities. The HEC has asked agricultural scientists and researchers serving in public sector universities and degree awarding insti
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Awareness on nutrition importance urged

Awareness on nutrition importance urged

Health education is the key to implement poverty reduction, income distribution, employment, nutrition and social protection plans, as all these issues are inter-related.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
EPB to hold envoys moot in December

EPB to hold envoys moot in December

Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) will hold the envoys and trade officers conference of Central Asian Republics (CARs) in the 2nd week of December 2004. Similarly, second conference of African diplomats will he held during 2nd week of February 2005 and third
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan asks Hurriyat factions to close ranks

Pakistan asks Hurriyat factions to close ranks

Pakistan has told both the warring factions of the Hurriyat Conference in categorical terms to close ranks immediately in the larger interest of unity and resolution of the Kashmir issue.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'Bush victory a win for Musharraf'

'Bush victory a win for Musharraf'

George W. Bush's resounding victory in US polls is a relief for his close ally Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, who may be pressed to get tougher with militants but will not be forced to toe a more democratic line, analysts said on Thursday.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Qazi Hussain visits Jamia Binoria Town

Qazi Hussain visits Jamia Binoria Town

President Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) and Amir Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Qazi Hussain Ahmed on Thursday visited Jamia Binoria New Town Karachi and offered Fateha on the martyrdom of Mufti Muhammad Jamil Khan and Maulana Nazir Ahmed Taunsvi.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
AJK linked with Sindh through bus service

AJK linked with Sindh through bus service

Azad Kashmir will achieve on Sunday next a breakthrough in the travelling sector after its major city of Mirpur will be directly linked with Sindh province through the latest coach services on Mirpur-Karachi section, official sources said.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Refugees from Ugandan war say world has forgotten them

Refugees from Ugandan war say world has forgotten them

Natalia Lariang survives on handouts in one of scores of refugee camps dotted across northern Uganda, praying for an end to one of the world's most brutal civil wars. The mother of eight says outsiders have forgotten her and the other victims of an 18-yea
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Gas for power generation

Gas for power generation

Your editorial on "Gas supplies to commercial users" (Business Recorder, October 25) wrongly supports the Ministry of Defence proposal of allowing PIA Training Centre to setup a gas-fired 1-mw captive power plant.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Biological cancer treatment

Biological cancer treatment

Solid cancerous tumours have multifarious treatments according to their types and stages. The commonest treatments are: surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy in combination. In advanced and widespread inoperable cases and also in conjunction with the fo
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Welcome Etihad Airways

Welcome Etihad Airways

The National Airline of United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways has been formed under Amiri decree No 1, 2003 to serve the needs of all UAE residents, in addition to stimulating increased visitor traffic in both the business and leisure sectors.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
A case for additional consumer protection

A case for additional consumer protection

Consumer satisfaction: A stronger customer reflects stronger business. A large proportion of spending is channelled through retail businesses every year. The most important element of consumer satisfaction is that the consumer is given a variety of choice
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
A landmark verdict

A landmark verdict

The 14-page order the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Nazim Hussain Siddiqui, issued the other day, in a suo motu action he himself had initiated on the arrest and detention of senior advocate, Muhammad Habib-ul-Wahab al-Khairi, serves as an indisputab
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
An opportunity for Bush to start anew

An opportunity for Bush to start anew

No US presidential election in recent history was so fiercely contested and keenly watched by the rest of the world as the one on Tuesday that gave George W. Bush a second term in office. It proved to be just as close a contest between the President and h
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Bail confirmed

Bail confirmed

Lahore High Court (LHC) confirmed the bail of Nankana Bar Association President Rana Ali Asghar and other office-bearers of the association. The district government had issued their detention orders under section 03 of Maintenance of Public Order (MPO).
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Naimat asked to appear before LG Commission on November 16

Naimat asked to appear before LG Commission on November 16

The Sindh Local Government (LG) Commission has asked the City Nazim to appear before it in person along with all relevant record on November 16 in connection with the failure to withdraw his notifications regarding defunct Malir and Lyari Development Auth
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Capital police arrest dacoit

Capital police arrest dacoit

Capital Police arrested a dacoit here on Thursday, who broke into Capital Steel Mill, and recovered 30 bore pistol, a dagger, two bottle petrol and one small bomb from his possession. According to details, I-9 police got information a former employee Ashf
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
SCBA official vows to oppose lawyers' political move

SCBA official vows to oppose lawyers' political move

A newly-elected official of the Pakistan's Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has said he will oppose any political move by the lawyers' community during his tenure in office. SCBA Finance Secretary Arshad Ali Chaudhry told newsmen here on Thursday that
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Prime Minister's visit to Saarc nations to boost economy: RCCI

Prime Minister's visit to Saarc nations to boost economy: RCCI

The visit of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to three member countries of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (Saarc) is success and a moral booster for economic indicators of the region, said Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI)
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Government steps push essential items' prices down

Government steps push essential items' prices down

The prices of fruits and vegetables have started showing falling trend in Ramazan following the price control measures taken by the government, a survey conducted after visits of several weekly bazars in the city on Tuesday and Wednesday. Buyers were almo
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Task force to evolve strategy to enter into EU market

Task force to evolve strategy to enter into EU market

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has set up a task force to formulate a strategy for market access in the European Union (EU) and to benefit from zero percent duty in the new Generalised System of Preference (GSP) scheme.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Hearing adjourned in case questioning quality premium on sugar

Hearing adjourned in case questioning quality premium on sugar

A hearing into the 11 appeals from the sugar mills of Sindh against the rejection of their constitutional petition by the provincial high court "was left over to a new date" in the Supreme Court here on Thursday as cases listed before ran through the clos
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Traffic routes notified for Youm-e-Ali (RA) procession

Traffic routes notified for Youm-e-Ali (RA) procession

The city police have announced traffic arrangement for Friday when Youm-e-Ali (RA) procession would be taken out from Nishtar Park here which after marching through its traditional routes would culminate at the Husanian Iranian Imambara. According
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
PLF to hold camp for Zardari's release

PLF to hold camp for Zardari's release

People Lawyers Forum (PLF) will hold a camp in the district court premises against the detention of Asif Ali Zardari former senator and husband of former Prime Minister Ms. Benazir Bhutto. The PLF has taken this decision after completion of eight years of
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Agency councils in Fata to become functional soon

Agency councils in Fata to become functional soon

Names of the elected members of the newly formed agency councils in Fata will be notified by 15th of this month whereas the councils would become functional from 1st of December this year. Decision to this effect was made at a meeting held under the chair
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Consultants named for water supply feasibility

Consultants named for water supply feasibility

Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao announced on Thursday that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has appointed consultants to prepare feasibility on water supply to Islamabad from River Indus or Jhelum to overcome the acute water shortage. He
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Need stressed for frequent exchange of Pak-India teams

Need stressed for frequent exchange of Pak-India teams

A prominent industrialist Mian Zahid Hussain has called for frequent exchanges of delegations between Pakistan and India in trade, culture tourism and sports. In a statement here on Thursday he hailed the visit of the chief of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQ
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Promotion of trade ties with Bangladesh discussed

Promotion of trade ties with Bangladesh discussed

Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan held a meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart AVM Altaf Hossain Chowdhury (Retd), here and discussed various matters to promote trade relations between the two countries. Both the ministers had shown their willingne
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Punjab University holiday

Punjab University holiday

The University of the Punjab will remain closed on Tuesday, November 9 on account of Iqbal Day, says a notification issued here on Thursday.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Sheikh Zayed's services eulogised

Sheikh Zayed's services eulogised

The centres of learning set up by Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan have grown into big institutions dispensing education to thousand of students. Chairman, Board of Governors of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Professor Mahmood Ahmad Chaudhry sai
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Qirat competition

Qirat competition

Qari Qurban Hussain of Gujranwala Electric Power Company won the Wapda Annual Qirat Competition 2004 held here on Thursday. Hafiz Abid Siddique of Multan Electric Power Company and Qari Hafiz Muhammad Aslam of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company wer
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
EIBL posts Rs 83 million pre-tax profits

EIBL posts Rs 83 million pre-tax profits

Escorts Investment Bank Limited (EIBL) has posted a pre-tax profit of Rs 83 million during 2003-04 against Rs 73 million during the preceding year. Talking to APP, President and Chief Executive Officer EIBL, Rashid Mansur said that the bank's deposits had
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
EIBL posts Rs 83 million pre-tax profits

EIBL posts Rs 83 million pre-tax profits

Escorts Investment Bank Limited (EIBL) has posted a pre-tax profit of Rs 83 million during 2003-04 against Rs 73 million during the preceding year. Talking to APP, President and Chief Executive Officer EIBL, Rashid Mansur said that the bank's deposits had
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Collectors told not to use seized vehicles privately

Collectors told not to use seized vehicles privately

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed all collectors of customs that the confiscated vehicles should not be used for private purposes. Sources told Business Recorder here on Thursday that a large number of confiscated vehicles are being u
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Confiscation of heavy weapons in Fata ordered

Confiscation of heavy weapons in Fata ordered

NWFP Governor Lieutenant General Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah (Retd) has stressed for complete implementation of ban on heavy weapons in the Federally Administered Tribal Area (Fata) and directed political authorities to confiscate heavy weapons in their re
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'MMA call for agitation bound to fail'

'MMA call for agitation bound to fail'

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Anisa Zeb Tahirkheli has said the MMA's agitation call against the government over adoption of uniform bill from the Parliament is bound to fail, saying that masses are satisfied with the performance of t
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (November 04) and the forecast for Friday (November 05, 2004).
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
PPCBL extends Rs 378.24 million loan to farmers

PPCBL extends Rs 378.24 million loan to farmers

Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Limited (PPCBL) has extended Rs 378.24 million loans to small farmers during the year for livestock and dairy development. PPCBL General Manager Raja Allah Baksh here stated this on Thursday.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Key stock market movements at 1800 GMT on November 04

Key stock market movements at 1800 GMT on November 04

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 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
FPCCI election: change of loyalties throws up surprises

FPCCI election: change of loyalties throws up surprises

Change of loyalties by members belonging to the two groups, ie, Businessmen Forum (BF) and Businessmen Panel (BP) in the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) election of office-bearers for two year-term 2005-2006 in December, i
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Thursday (November 04, 2004).

Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
NCR becomes first Pakistani firm to get top IT award

NCR becomes first Pakistani firm to get top IT award

The NCR management has announced that it had become first Pakistani firm to attain Level-5 of the capability maturity model for its professional services organisation. Announcing it at a crowded news conference here on Thursday, NCR Managing Director Syed
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
A lull before storm...

A lull before storm...

Now that the Senate and the National Assembly have been prorogued, the political activity has almost died down in Islamabad and elsewhere in the country. Another reason for this phenomenon could be the holy month of Ramazan. All the more so, because unlik
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (November 04, 2004).

Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Senate body for prompt delivery of cars

Senate body for prompt delivery of cars

The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production has underlined the need for prompt delivery of cars to customers by assemblers, said spokesperson for the committee on Thursday.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (November 04) and rates for Friday (November 05, 2004).
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Petition dismissed

Petition dismissed

Lahore High Court while disposing of a petition filed by Ghulam Abbas Bokhari, the father of civil judge Sheharyar Bokhari, who was killed in Sialkot jail along with other three judges, has directed the Special Court for Suppression of Terrorist Activitie
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (November 04, 2004).

Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Rs 1.1 million fine collected during raids

Rs 1.1 million fine collected during raids

During a campaign launched under the instructions of District and Session Judge Abdul Waheed Khan against those indulged in overcharging, hoarding and profiteering etc. Judicial Magistrate Mian Mohsin Rasheed imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 upon Dawood Flour
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
LSE union unhappy with management

LSE union unhappy with management

Office-bearers of Shaheen Labour Union of Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) in its emergent meeting held on Thursday criticised the management of the exchange for what they said 'favouritism' while giving raise in the salaries of the employees. The meeting was
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 04, 2004).

Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Special arrangements for Eitkaf

Special arrangements for Eitkaf

In a bid to seek mercy of Almighty Allah in the last 'Ashra' of the holy month of Ramazan, thousands of faithfuls on Thursday started Eitkaf in hundreds of city mosques. The Eitkaf exercise started with the sunset in the evening of th
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 04, 2004).

Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Body modified to run FCS

Body modified to run FCS

Government of Sindh has partially modified the committee, constituted earlier, to jointly manage the affairs of the Fisherman's Cooperative Society (FCS) Ltd, Karachi till the election of its Chairman and Vice Chairman. The modified committee now consists
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Dr Qadeer in poor health: lawyer

Dr Qadeer in poor health: lawyer

The disgraced architect of Pakistan's nuclear programme, Abdul Qadeer Khan, has suffered a worsening of his mental and physical health while under virtual house arrest, his lawyer said on Thursday. "He is in an endangered atmosphere, his psychological con
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
PIA operating additional flights for Umrah pilgrims

PIA operating additional flights for Umrah pilgrims

PIA is operating additional flights to facilitate Pakistanis going to Saudi Arabia for performing Umrah. According to PIA here, it has airlifted 49,600 Umrah pilgrims through 146 additional flights till November 3.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: six paisa gain versus dollar in interbank

THE RUPEE: six paisa gain versus dollar in interbank

The rupee on Thursday maintained its surge versus the dollar in the interbank market, gaining six paisa in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 60.50 and Rs 60.57, respectively. Market players said the rupee has managed to expand its ground
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
CDGK to establish Quran-o-Sunnah Academy

CDGK to establish Quran-o-Sunnah Academy

City District Government Karachi (CDGK) is all set to establish Quran-o-Sunnah Academy to provide religious knowledge. In this connection, a centre will also be established to consolidate creative work regarding 'Quran' and 'Sunnah'. The centre will arran
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: six paisa gain versus dollar in interbank

THE RUPEE: six paisa gain versus dollar in interbank

The rupee on Thursday maintained its surge versus the dollar in the interbank market, gaining six paisa in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 60.50 and Rs 60.57, respectively. Market players said the rupee has managed to expand its ground
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Opposition to launch anti-government movement after Eid: Qazi

Opposition to launch anti-government movement after Eid: Qazi

Amir Jamaat-e-Islami, Qazi Hussain Ahmed, who is also the President of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) has said that MMA was not putting itself in any grand alliance with Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD), however a joint protest movement would be
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Chemicals: ICI PAKISTAN LIMITED - Half Year Ended June 30 2004

Chemicals: ICI PAKISTAN LIMITED - Half Year Ended June 30 2004

ICI Pakistan is a 75.81% owned subsidiary of ICI Plc, UK. It was set up as a public limited company in 1952. Its presence in this part of the world, however, pre-dates the formations of the public limited company and indeed, Pakistan itself.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'MMA-ARD connivance not to strengthen democracy'

'MMA-ARD connivance not to strengthen democracy'

Minister of State for Oversees Pakistanis Tariq Azeem said on Thursday that the MMA-ARD connivance was not aimed strengthening the democracy but to harm the masses. "MMA is playing in the hands of those people with whom they have never enjoyed political a
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Chemicals: ICI PAKISTAN LIMITED - Half Year Ended June 30 2004

Chemicals: ICI PAKISTAN LIMITED - Half Year Ended June 30 2004

ICI Pakistan is a 75.81% owned subsidiary of ICI Plc, UK. It was set up as a public limited company in 1952. Its presence in this part of the world, however, pre-dates the formations of the public limited company and indeed, Pakistan itself.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
UPP prediction comes true

UPP prediction comes true

Pakistan's oldest private sector news agency, the United Press of Pakistan (UPP) had predicted a George Bush victory in the US Presidential elections as early as October 28, 2004 based on the prediction by Pakistani astrologer Akhtar Jameel. The predictio
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Exports to Russia surge fivefold

Exports to Russia surge fivefold

Pakistani exports to the Russian Federation have increased from 3.4 million dollars in 1999-2000 to 20.49 million dollars in 2003-04, showing an increase of 500 percent. According to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) here on Wednesday, the exports to Russia w
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Kasuri sees continuity of US policy

Kasuri sees continuity of US policy

President George W Bush's re-election would ensure continuity of US policy about Pakistan and Islamabad would not face any difficulty to receive the five-year dollars 3.2 billion aid package, Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri said on Thursday.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Thursday (November 04, 2004).

Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Muslim voters backed Bush contrary to media impression

Muslim voters backed Bush contrary to media impression

The media hype in the USA favouring John Kerry and the Democrats had affected many in Pakistan in believing that John Kerry and the Democrats would win the elections of 2004 but they were sadly disappointed when final results came in and John Kerry conced
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
New World Trade Order a challenge to industry

New World Trade Order a challenge to industry

New World Trade Order, to be effective from January 1, 2005 under the WTO trade regime, poses a serious challenge to our industry in terms of quality of products and services in accordance with the international standards.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
SHC summons federal interior, secretary

SHC summons federal interior, secretary

A division bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) comprising Chief Justice Sayed Saeed Ashhad and Justice Maqbool Baqer on Thursday ordered personal appearance of federal interior secretary and Sindh home secretary on November 24.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements by Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
China denies report on workers' withdrawal

China denies report on workers' withdrawal

A spokeswoman of Chinese Foreign Ministry Zhang Qiyue has denied the press reports that China has withdrawn its workers from Pakistan. When asked to comment on such reports, she said, "The Chinese government did not decide to withdraw the Chinese personne
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Thursday (November 04, 2004).

Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Sindh government declares Iqbal Day as holiday

Sindh government declares Iqbal Day as holiday

The Sindh government has declared Tuesday, November 9, as holiday across the province in connection with the Iqbal Day as all offices, autonomous, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils under administrative control of the provincial gover
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Sindh University vice chancellor off to Germany

Sindh University vice chancellor off to Germany

Sindh University vice chancellor Mazharul Haq Siddiqui left for Germany to attend two-day conference on "Achieving the Millennium Development Goals - a challenge for global higher education" scheduled to be held on November 3 and 4, at Berlin, Germany. Th
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Maleeha hosts Iftar

Maleeha hosts Iftar

Pakistan High Commissioner to Britain Dr Maleeha Lodhi hosted a farewell Iftar-cum-dinner for the outgoing Minister Press Javed Akhtar at Pakistan High Commission here late Wednesday. In her brief remarks on the occasion, she praised Javed Akhtar for his
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Bodies formed for next LB polls

Bodies formed for next LB polls

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim, who also heads Pakistan Muslim League (PML) Sindh Chapter, on Thursday constituted two committees to devise a comprehensive strategy for contesting next local bodies elections in the province.
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Chief Justice urged to take notice of Zardari's punishment

Chief Justice urged to take notice of Zardari's punishment

Former Federal Minister Khalid Ahmed Kharal and Munir Ahmed Khan leaders of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) addressing a joint press conference here on Thursday have reacted sharply over eight-year imprisonment awarded to former Senator Asi
Published 05 Nov, 2004 12:00am
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