News Archives for Print - 2004-11-08

Rawalpindi Nazim orders to maintain eatables prices

District Nazim Rawalpindi, Raja Tariq Mahboob Kayani, has issued orders of maintaining the quality and price stability of daily eatables during the ongoing last Ashra of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Government's business-friendly policies lauded

The business community of Faisalabad has lauded the business-friendly policies of the present government, and vowed to continue its support in its campaign to bring about much needed economic stability in Pakistan, said Javed Shehzad, patron-in-chief, Anj

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Probe into bomb blasts being carried out vigorously: minister

The State Minister for Defence Zahid Hamid has said that investigation on series of bomb blast incidents took place in different cities, was being carried out on different angles for tracing out the culprits.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Water quality and supply deficiencies risk for Indus delta: WWF

Poor water quality besides short supply of fresh water, land clearance, over harvesting of resources are among major risks to the Indus delta ecoregion, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Pakistan).

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Four held for selling fake fertiliser

Samundri city police have arrested four dealers, who were selling fake fertiliser in the area, here on Friday. According to DDO Agriculture Bashir Afzal Waraich, there were reports that Maqsood Ahmad Chak 387 GB, Muhammad Shabir Gojra Road, Muhammad Imran

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Housing problems to be settled soon: minister

State minister for Interior Dr Shahzad Waseem has said that residential problems in Islamabad would be solved on priority basis. He expressed these views in a meeting with a delegation of land affectees of F-12 and G-12 sectors comprising Islamabad Affect

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Rashid urges private TV channels to work hard

Federal Minister for Information Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Saturday evening the government was ready to give licences to more private TV channels.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

US urged to ensure free market access

Business community has urged the US government to lift all economic sanctions and provide direct free market access to Pakistani exporters, especially in the textile and garment sectors.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Call for promoting technical education to curb poverty

There is a dire need for enhancing technical education trend among youth to reduce the skill gap among the young people to alleviate poverty and reduce unemployment throughout the country.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Call for making PTV low-cost, efficient channel

State Minister for Information Ms Anisa Zeb Tahirkheli on Saturday evening called for making PTV a low-cost and high-efficiency channel by maintaining merit in its productions and telecast.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

No political leader can escape cognisable offence: Wattoo

Former Punjab Chief Minister Mian Manzoor Wattoo said that providing jobs to the people was not an offence, no political leader can't escape from the sentence if it is cognisable offence.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

RCCI calls for setting up of polytechnic institute

Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has stressed the need of establishing a polytechnic institute in Rawalpindi in order to provide skilled workforce to the industrial sector of this area and a good opportunity to the educated youth of the

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Sugar and wheat maintain up-trend on commodity markets

Sugar and wheat prices maintained surge as Ramazan entered third week, while other commodities showed modest fluctuations on the wholesale markets during the week ended on November 6, 2004.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Three kidnappers held; child recovered

Police have smashed a three-member child abducting gang from Bashir Colony Shahdara area here and recovered a child from the possession of the accused on Sunday. According to police sources during preliminary investigation, the accused confessed to four i

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Violation of hygiene principles causing diseases

Punjab Minister for Health Tahir Ali Javed has said that parameters for the medicine supply companies for public sector hospitals will be framed within next couple of days and only those firms would be allowed to provide medicines to the health department

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

'Grow more wheat' campaign to be launched today

The proposed 'Grow More Wheat' campaign aimed at guiding farmers for using a 'progressive' approach to help government achieving 20.15 million tonnes production target of the commodity set for Rabi 2004-05 would formally be inaugurated on Monday. Federal

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Government urged to revive film industry

The Film Producers Association has urged the government to take steps to revive film industry "otherwise there would be complete Indian cultural" domination over Pakistan and Pakistani artists would have no option but to shift to other countries to earn t

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

NA-35 by-polls: NWFP minister woos voters for MMA candidate

NWFP Environment Minister Shah Raz Khan has said that masses of Malakand while showing their traditional enthusiasm and due reverence for Islam would cast their votes in favour of the MMA candidate, Bakhtiar Maani, in the next elections on NA-35 Malakand

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Exhibition

A three-day exhibition of Islamic calligraphic paintings will be held at Punjab University (PU) Library Hall, New Campus here from today (November 8).

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

LSE members to discuss merger issue on November 10

The members of Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) in a meeting on November 10, 2004 will discuss the proposed demutualization and merger of bourses, and give their recommendations and comments on the report of experts' committee, formed by Securities and Exchang

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Need stressed to preserve, promote Hindko language

Hindko is a sweet and ancient language of this region which needs efforts for its preservation and promotion. This was stated by Syed Hassnain Gillani (Syed Agha), an eminent religious figure of Peshawar while delivering a special address at an open-air H

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Ginners under pressure as cotton rates tumble

Cotton prices tumbled a number of times on the cotton market bringing ginners under pressure while spinners took little interest due to Ramazan and the Eid, which is only a week away. The exporters interest waved apprehending exports will be difficult, re

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Zardari arrested under serious charges: Leghari

Former President of Pakistan Sardar Farooq Ahmed Khan Leghari has said that Asif Ali Zardari was arrested under serious charges of corruption, breach of law and he cannot be released on the desire of any person or party. However, judiciary can acquit him

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Gilani's parole extended

The government has extended the period of parole for next 24 hours on the request of Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani former speaker of National Assembly. Now he would leave for Adiala prison, Rawalpindi on Monday.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Visit to Pakistan: APHC welcomes Indian stance

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) welcomed on Sunday comments by India's home minister that New Delhi would allow separatists to visit Pakistan, saying it would "push the peace process forward". "I welcome the statement", Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who has

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Far-flung areas development under way: minister

The State Minister for Defence Zahid Hamid has said that present government was making adequate efforts for the uplift of ignored and far-flung areas aimed at bringing these areas on equal footing with the developed parts of the country. Addressing a publ

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Iesco sets November 30 deadline for clearance of dues

Wapda has decided to disconnect supply of electricity to all the defaulters of government , semi-government and private organisations, if they did not pay their arrears bills by November 30. According to a Wapda press release on Sunday the Chief Executive

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan wants honourable solution to Kashmir issue: Rashid

Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Sunday said Pakistan wants an honourable solution to the Kashmir issue so that people of South Asia can move on the road to progress and prosperity. Addressing a public meeting here at Gawalmandi, he said it is

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Bush's re-election in Pakistan's interest: Kasuri

Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri has said that the re-election of US President George W. Bush would prove better for the continuation of US policies towards Pakistan as well as regional and international peace. "It is in the interest of Pakistan,"

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Residential colonies to be constructed at district level

Federal Housing and Works Minister Syed Safwanullah has said that residential colonies will be constructed at district level throughout the country. He, in a statement here Sunday, said that directives have been issued to the provincial governments in thi

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Rs 250 million plan to be launched in Chawinda soon

Provincial Labour and Human Resources Minister Syed Akhtar Hussain Rizvi has said that a multi-dimensional development plan of Chawinda cost Rs 250 million would shortly be launched in the area. The work on this plan would be carried out during next month

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

48,173 power tripping recorded in 3 months

As many as 48,173 power tripping, caused by kite flying, were recorded in different parts of the provincial metropolis during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. Chief Executive Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) Engineer Mohammad Akram Arai

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Seven children recovered, two kidnappers held

Tariqabad Police have arrested two members of a gang on the charge of making slaves to the minor and innocent children and forcing them laborious jobs. Police also recovered seven children from the custody of the accused.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

HEC course on humanitarian law from 22 November

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has decided to organise a six-day Orientation Course on International Humanitarian Law for faculty members of public sector universities, colleges and degree awarding institutions of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The week

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Eid shopping gains momentum in Rawalpindi

In spite of huge hue and cry from the people about the price hike and inflation, the Eid shopping has gained momentum for the upcoming Eidul Fitr. A great deal of hustle and bustle was seen in the shopping centres of Rawalpindi city. The prime time for sh

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Four gunned down in Jhal Magsi

Four persons were gunned down and three were wounded in a firing incident in Jhal Magsi area. According to a report, unidentified gunmen opened fire in Jhal Magsi Bazaar. In the firing four persons were killed and three others were wounded. They were admi

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

No talks will be held on uniform issue: Baloch

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) Deputy Secretary General, Liaquat Baloch MNA on Sunday said the alliance in co-operation with other opposition parties would launch mass contact drive to level public opinion against General Musharraf soon after Eid. "The uni

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

HEC invites applications for scholarships abroad

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced awarding of scholarships in foreign high learning institutions for the teachers of public sector universities. According to a statement, HEC has invited applications for scholarships abroad under the sch

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Sugar at Rs 20 per kg, atta Rs 118/10kg at USC

Sufficient stock of sugar is available at utility stores which are selling the commodity at Rs 20 per kg. Wheat flour is also available at utility stores at the rate of Rs 118 per 10 kg. This was stated by Sindh Minister for Food and Agriculture Arif Must

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Musharraf a man of liberal thoughts: Altaf

The founder chief of Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Altaf Hussain, has said that President General Pervez Musharraf is a man of liberal thoughts and that he has taken a bold step on the issue of Kashmir. Addressing a press conference at a local hotel he said t

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

FPCCI poll campaign for Businessmen Panel candidate starts

Businessmen Panel (BP) Chairman Tariq Sayeed along with Former FPCCI president Iftikhar Ali Malik, Former FPCCI vice-president Jameel Mehboob Magoon, and other leaders of the group are visiting Islamabad, NWFP, and Northern Areas on election campaign supp

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Tourism industry to be flourished in Northern Areas: EU envoy

The ambassador of European Union (EU) in Pakistan, Ilkka Uusitalao has said that the tourism industry of Pakistan would be flourished especially in Northern Areas by encouraging paragliding as a sports activity. He said this while addressing as a chief-gu

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Court issues notice to Zila Nazim

The District and Sessions Judge Jacobahad on Saturday issued notice to the District Nazim Jacobabad asked him to produce the details of potable water scheme and appear in person before the court on November 20. The court issued notices on a petition filed

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Bugti asks government to pursue policy of give and take

Chief of Jamhoori Watan Party Nawab Akbar Bugti has asked the government to pursue the policy of give and take if wants to ease tension in the Balochistan province. He was commenting on the outcome of the meeting held between the special committee of the

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Rashid leaves for Saudi Arabia

Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed left here on Saturday evening for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. He would also go to Madina to offer Nawafil at the Masjid-e-Nabvi.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Opposition to back government on talks with Pakistan: Vajpayee

Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee has urged Islamabad and New Delhi to take the ongoing 'composite' dialogue process between the two countries to resolve all conflicting issues, including Kashmir, to the 'logical end'.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Imran can stay in IOK as long as he wants: India

Former Pakistan cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan is being allowed to visit Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir and to "stay as long as he wants to and meet anyone he wishes to." Imran Khan's request made to External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh dur

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Musharraf can hold two offices: Elahi

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said according to the decision of the Parliament, President General Pervez Musharraf can hold two offices and opposition to his uniform is totally illogical and meaningless and current assemblies will compl

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

President has special attachment with Thatta: Nisar

President Pervez Musharraf has special attachment with Thatta and wants to see development taking place in this district. This was stated by the Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Water Resources Senator Nisar Memon while inaugurating electrification of

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka to have own building

Pakistan's High Commission (HC) in Bangladesh will have its own building with the provision of residential facilities for the staff of the embassy. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz laid the foundation stone of permanent chancery building of Pakistan's High Com

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Saudi Pak approves Rs 860 million financing

The Saudi Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Company (Pvt) Limited board of directors met here on Friday under the chairmanship of Dr Abdullah T. Al-Theuayan, who is also director-general of the Arab Company for Livestock Development, Saudi Arabia

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

MMA not to accept raids on Madaris: Qazi

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) Chief and Jamaat-i-Islami Amir Qazi Hussain Ahmed has said rulers are pursuing the US agenda and warned them to stop interference in the affairs of Madaris and mosques. Addressing an Iftar-cum-dinner in Rawalpindi Press Club

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Prime Minister condoles Latif Ibrahim's death

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the death of prominent business figure and a well-known philanthropist Latif Ibrahim Jamal, who breathed his last on Friday in Karachi. In a message to his son Aziz Jamal, Prim

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Four Palestinians killed in West Bank

Israeli soldiers killed four Palestinian fighters travelling in a vehicle near the West Bank city of Jenin on Sunday, Palestinian security and medical sources said. The Israeli military had no immediate comment on the incident.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Four Palestinians killed in West Bank

Israeli soldiers killed four Palestinian fighters travelling in a vehicle near the West Bank city of Jenin on Sunday, Palestinian security and medical sources said. The Israeli military had no immediate comment on the incident.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

33 pilgrims killed in Egypt accident

Thirty-three people were killed and 14 injured in Egypt on Sunday when a truck crashed into a bus carrying pilgrims back home from Makkah, police said. The truck, towing a trailer full of sugar, was trying to overtake a car when it hit the bus head-on at

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

33 pilgrims killed in Egypt accident

Thirty-three people were killed and 14 injured in Egypt on Sunday when a truck crashed into a bus carrying pilgrims back home from Makkah, police said. The truck, towing a trailer full of sugar, was trying to overtake a car when it hit the bus head-on at

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Volume at futures counter rises 6.9 percent

The business at the futures counter at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) during the last week showed a healthy growth, registering an increase of 6.9 percent, while the value traded also increased by 12.4 percent. During the preceding week, nearly 223 million

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Volume at futures counter rises 6.9 percent

The business at the futures counter at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) during the last week showed a healthy growth, registering an increase of 6.9 percent, while the value traded also increased by 12.4 percent. During the preceding week, nearly 223 million

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

India test-fires Dhanus missile

India on Sunday tested a short-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead off its eastern coast, defence sources said. The Indian-made Dhanus (Bow), with a strike range of 250 kilometers (156 miles) was test-fired from naval ship INS Su

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

India test-fires Dhanus missile

India on Sunday tested a short-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead off its eastern coast, defence sources said. The Indian-made Dhanus (Bow), with a strike range of 250 kilometers (156 miles) was test-fired from naval ship INS Su

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Monaco-based fund threatens legal action over SK Corp

A Monaco-based fund which holds a stake in SK Corp threatened on Sunday to take legal action against a corruption-tainted chief executive at the company, South Korea's largest oil refiner.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Solbes sees Spain's growth below 3 percent in 2005

The Spanish economy will grow less in real terms than the 3 percent forecast by the government for 2005, but job creation will continue at a firm pace, Economy Minister Pedro Solbes said in an interview published on Sunday.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Iran reaches preliminary nuclear deal with EU

Iranian and European Union officials have reached a "preliminary agreement" on easing concerns over Iran's nuclear programme following crucial negotiations in Paris, a top Iranian official said on Sunday. "We reached a preliminary agreement at the experts

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Iran reaches preliminary nuclear deal with EU

Iranian and European Union officials have reached a "preliminary agreement" on easing concerns over Iran's nuclear programme following crucial negotiations in Paris, a top Iranian official said on Sunday. "We reached a preliminary agreement at the experts

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Record high phutti arrivals depress lint price

According to Pakistan Cotton Ginners'' Association (PCGA) periodical cotton arrivals report up to November 1, seed-cotton equivalent to 6,258,569 bales--51.09 percent higher than last season at same time had been received at the ginneries. Of this Punjab

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Record high phutti arrivals depress lint price

According to Pakistan Cotton Ginners' Association (PCGA) periodical cotton arrivals report up to November 1, seed-cotton equivalent to 6,258,569 bales--51.09 percent higher than last season at same time had been received at the ginneries. Of this Punjab p

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Record high phutti arrivals depress lint price

According to Pakistan Cotton Ginners' Association (PCGA) periodical cotton arrivals report up to November 1, seed-cotton equivalent to 6,258,569 bales--51.09 percent higher than last season at same time had been received at the ginneries. Of this Punjab p

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Italy tax deal nears, setting stage for reshuffle

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and his centre-right allies hammered out the details of a contested tax cut plan over the weekend that the prime minister wants agreed before he announces a cabinet reshuffle. Berlusconi has to name his fourth fore

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

India should permit coffee imports to fuel demand

India should permit coffee imports at low tariffs to improve the health of the ailing industry through increased domestic consumption by offering consumers a better brew, a top trade official said on Tuesday. India, which produces 4.5 percent of the world

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Inflation, weak dollar offset upstream oil spend

Higher oilfield development costs and a weakening dollar pose an upside risk to energy majors' upstream investment plans for next year, analysts say. BP noted risks to its capital spending plans in third quarter results last week, pointing to capital good

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Private equity returns of 20 percent possible: Goldman

Private equity investors are unlikely to see the 40 percent returns witnessed in the 1980s but returns of between 20 and 25 percent are possible going forward, the head of Goldman Sachs Asset Management's private equity division said on Tuesday.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Private equity returns of 20 percent possible: Goldman

Private equity investors are unlikely to see the 40 percent returns witnessed in the 1980s but returns of between 20 and 25 percent are possible going forward, the head of Goldman Sachs Asset Management's private equity division said on Tuesday.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Suez expects steady 2004 sales, eyes China

France's Suez, the world's fourth most valuable diversified utility, expects global sales to be steady in 2004 while pursuing growth in the water treatment business in China, its top executive said on Tuesday.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

UBS eyes expansion in fast-growing Asia

UBS sees Asian growth outstripping its other regions and wants to take a growing slice of the enormous wealth the region will create over the next few years, the world's largest asset manager said on Tuesday.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

CBR plans centralised refund office

For making refund payment more easy and transparent by curtailing the powers of collectors of sales tax, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is planning to set up Centralised Refund Office (CRO) in Islamabad for depositing refund amount in exporter's bank

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

CBR plans centralised refund office

For making refund payment more easy and transparent by curtailing the powers of collectors of sales tax, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is planning to set up Centralised Refund Office (CRO) in Islamabad for depositing refund amount in exporter's bank

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Importers offer to pay sales tax on 10 percent value-addition, unsold stock after December

Commercial importers have offered to pay sales tax on 10 percent value-addition on stocks not sold by December 31, 2004. Under a CBR rule issued on September 8, 2004, all commercial importers are required to dispose of stocks available on July 1, 2004, wi

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Importers offer to pay sales tax on 10 percent value-addition, unsold stock after December

Commercial importers have offered to pay sales tax on 10 percent value-addition on stocks not sold by December 31, 2004. Under a CBR rule issued on September 8, 2004, all commercial importers are required to dispose of stocks available on July 1, 2004, wi

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Armitage due today

US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage is due to arrive here on Monday for talks on bilateral and regional issues focusing on the two countries' co-operation against terrorism. "The Deputy Secretary will discuss with officials a wide range of issue

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Armitage due today

US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage is due to arrive here on Monday for talks on bilateral and regional issues focusing on the two countries' co-operation against terrorism. "The Deputy Secretary will discuss with officials a wide range of issue

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan to get more US market access

The country will get more market access in the US and President Musharraf is not expected to face any resistance from the international community against retaining two offices following the re-election of George W Bush as US President for the second term.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan to get more US market access

The country will get more market access in the US and President Musharraf is not expected to face any resistance from the international community against retaining two offices following the re-election of George W Bush as US President for the second term.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Badla rates down by 19 percent

The weighted average badla rate at Karachi Stock Exchange fell to 9.3 percent last week, from the level of 11.6 percent of the previous week, because of technical correction recorded at local capital market. The fall in the weighted average badla rate was

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Badla rates down by 19 percent

The weighted average badla rate at Karachi Stock Exchange fell to 9.3 percent last week, from the level of 11.6 percent of the previous week, because of technical correction recorded at local capital market. The fall in the weighted average badla rate was

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Lack of support mars KSE movement

Buying and selling orders matched during last week and cautious approach from seasoned investors reduced the tally of gains where KSE index moved in a tight range while volume was on the lower side because of lack of support from institutions. The KSE-100

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Lack of support mars KSE movement

Buying and selling orders matched during last week and cautious approach from seasoned investors reduced the tally of gains where KSE index moved in a tight range while volume was on the lower side because of lack of support from institutions. The KSE-100

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

SBP steps check rising dollar

Recent corrective measures taken by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) firmed the rupee value, gaining 1.8 percent versus dollar last week, money experts said.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

SBP steps check rising dollar

Recent corrective measures taken by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) firmed the rupee value, gaining 1.8 percent versus dollar last week, money experts said.

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

UK train crash leaves 6 dead

British police voiced astonishment on Sunday that so many people survived a high-speed crash of a 300-passenger train that rammed into a car at a rail crossing, killing six people. "It is quite remarkable ... if you look at the scene ... which is a scene

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Delta Airlines to cut 5,100 jobs

Delta Airlines Inc, will cut 2,000 aircraft-maintenance jobs as well as up to 3,100 customer-service jobs over the next several months in a plan to reduce total staffing by 7,000, the Wall Street Journal said in its online edition. Delta officials were no

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Martial law declared in Iraq

Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi declared martial law on Sunday and said a US-led military offensive against the rebel-held city of Fallujah could not be delayed much longer. Insurgents have intensified violence in Iraq to show their muscle befor

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Martial law declared in Iraq

Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi declared martial law on Sunday and said a US-led military offensive against the rebel-held city of Fallujah could not be delayed much longer. Insurgents have intensified violence in Iraq to show their muscle befor

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Arafat's condition critical due to liver failure

Yasser Arafat, critically ill in a Paris hospital, has suffered liver failure, a Palestinian official said on Sunday as Arafat's subordinates decided in his absence to enforce a law and order plan in Palestinian areas. Arafat's deputy, Mehmud Abbas, and P

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Arafat's condition critical due to liver failure

Yasser Arafat, critically ill in a Paris hospital, has suffered liver failure, a Palestinian official said on Sunday as Arafat's subordinates decided in his absence to enforce a law and order plan in Palestinian areas. Arafat's deputy, Mehmud Abbas, and P

Published 08 Nov, 2004 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 14	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 14	277.63
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 14	155.86
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 14	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 14	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 14	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	5,985.38
Nasdaq / Nov 13	19,230.72
Dow Jones / Nov 13	43,958.19
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,517.41
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 14	38,680.99
Hang Seng / Nov 14	19,503.42
FTSE 100 / Nov 14	8,042.72
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 14	19,122.26

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 12	231,911
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,085
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 14	67.97
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 14	2,558.37
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 14	71.10
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	599.28 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	62.51 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.80 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,019.78 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.25 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	599.28 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	62.51 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.80 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,019.78 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.25 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 15 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	43,291,848 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 15 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	33,201,636 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 15 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	31,524,926 ▲ 0.00
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