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Print - 2004-11-20
District government to set up 26 early childhood schools

District government to set up 26 early childhood schools

The district government of Rawalpindi has decided to set up 26 Early Childhood Schools (ECS) in the district in order to make the toddlers from 3 to 5 year age to enter school era with confidence. The approval for the project was given and Rs 1.5 million
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'Dopahria Dhoop Kay Sang'

'Dopahria Dhoop Kay Sang'

It is generally considered that translation works make second grade effort. To some extent, it may be so, but the fact remains that the significance of translation can hardly be denied. It is not possible for a man to know all languages of the world to be
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Government committed to provide justice to people: Punjab chief minister

Government committed to provide justice to people: Punjab chief minister

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that present government was giving prime importance to provide justice to the people. While talking to a delegation of lawyers' of Muslim League here on Friday, Pervaiz said that Punjab government has
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Music: therapeutic or ear-splitting agent

Music: therapeutic or ear-splitting agent

Human voice, or sound emanating from a musical instrument, if not contained within certain limits, can cause much inconvenience. Already, a lot has been written about noise pollution, which is adversely affecting the reflexes of those who are exposed to h
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Al-Zamin second tranche gets A - rating

Al-Zamin second tranche gets A - rating

JCR-VIS Credit Rating has assigned a 'preliminary medium to long term rating to 'A-' (Single A Minus) the proposed second tranche of the musharakah based listed term finance certificate of Al-Zamin Leasing Modaraba (AZLM). The rating of the Rs 300 million
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: Iqbal Day, Eid and Diwali celebrations

LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: Iqbal Day, Eid and Diwali celebrations

Iqbal Day and Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations followed each other quickly this year. The festival of Diwali was sand-witched between these two. Another event, which made a vast majority of the Lahoris jubilant, was the judgement of the Supreme Cour
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Piaf asks CBR not to spread harassment

Piaf asks CBR not to spread harassment

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (Piaf) has called upon the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) officials to abstain from spreading harassment amongst the business community during recovery campaign, as it would discourage the business activi
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Smooth sailing

Smooth sailing

Its difficult to know where to begin, the polished with the glee of achievement faces of the children, the warm exultation of the parents, the electric buzz of excitement of something being accomplished at the closing ceremony of the Sailing Championship
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
State Bank micro-finance moot from December 13

State Bank micro-finance moot from December 13

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in collaboration with Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund and Pakistan Micro-finance Network is organising an international conference on Micro-finance on December 13 and 14 here at a local hotel. The aim of this conference
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Watch your waist - live a healthier life!

Watch your waist - live a healthier life!

It is increasing prosperity and mechanised life style along with consumption of increasingly rich diet that is responsible for the present day heart disease epidemic. Abdominal obesity is one of the major causes of cardiovascular diseases. Today, cardiolo
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
WHO designates NDL status to CPSP library

WHO designates NDL status to CPSP library

World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated the library of the College of Physicians and Surgeon Pakistan (CPSP) as National Depository Library in Pakistan for its publications. The CPSP library, which is already considered as one of the largest medica
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Sheikh Zayed, a great visionary

Sheikh Zayed, a great visionary

"....Our predecessors did not enjoy our capabilities and resources but were still better off while we suffer on account of our shortcomings. Today we don't adhere to the true teachings of Islam, which are based on principles of solidarity, abandonment of
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Rs 1.5 billion increase in BoK assets

Rs 1.5 billion increase in BoK assets

The total assets of the Bank of Khyber (BoK) has shown remarkable increase of Rs 1.5 billion during last three quarters of the current calendar year while the operational profit of the bank remained Rs 414 million in the period, Managing Director, Dr Muni
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Rs 1.5 billion increase in BoK assets

Rs 1.5 billion increase in BoK assets

The total assets of the Bank of Khyber (BoK) has shown remarkable increase of Rs 1.5 billion during last three quarters of the current calendar year while the operational profit of the bank remained Rs 414 million in the period, Managing Director, Dr Muni
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
CURRENT TOPICS: Post-mortem of elections-2004

CURRENT TOPICS: Post-mortem of elections-2004

If it was a "Cliff-hanger" then Rambo has triumphed. But not to live happily as the hero of the Hollywood flick by that name. Bush has won only to face a plethora of problems on the agenda. His own country and the international community expect him to fin
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
PPPP planning to start anti-government drive from Lahore

PPPP planning to start anti-government drive from Lahore

Pakistan Peoples' Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) on Friday proposed to hold the first Alliance for Restoration of Democracy anti-Musharraf rally on December 7 in Lahore. Sources privy to the PPPP Central Executive Committee and Federal Council meeting here
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Who would defy ban on marriage meals?

Who would defy ban on marriage meals?

The Supreme Court decision to ban meals on the occasion of marriages solemnised at hotels, marriage halls and other public places has been received warmly across the country as the right step in the right direction. The decision of the superior judiciary
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
People concerned over RCB's indifferent attitude

People concerned over RCB's indifferent attitude

Indifferent and callous attitude of the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board towards the main Misreal Road and its surroundings on Range Road, Nai Abadi of Misreal has created acute problems for the inhabitants of these areas, particularly during the Fajr and Isha
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (November 19) and the forecast for Saturday (November 20, 2004).
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Ministry to set up cell for labour policy implementation

Ministry to set up cell for labour policy implementation

The Ministry of Labour Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis is considering a proposal to establish a separate cell for the implementation of Labour Policy 2002 in its entirety. Well-placed official sources told Business Recorder here on Friday the deci
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Key stocks, currency market movements

Key stocks, currency market movements

The table shows the latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges, the day's change in points and the indices' 2004 closing highs and lows (with dates).
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
ADB approves $301 million loan for NWFP roads

ADB approves $301 million loan for NWFP roads

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan package totalling $301.2 million to improve the road network in North West Frontier Province. The NWFP Road Development Sector and Sub-regional Connectivity Project will boost access of the rural population
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (November 19, 2004).

Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Petition filed

Petition filed

A member of the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has filed a petition praying to Chief Justice to direct the respondent LHC officials to fix his petition before any bench of the august court. The petitioner has prayed to the court to direct the r
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
New policies on climate-friendly economy in offing

New policies on climate-friendly economy in offing

Tenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the Climate Change Convention would be held Buenos Aires Argentina from December 6 to 17, to discuss innovative new policies and technologies that would create climate-friendly economy in post Kyoto Protoc
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Seven killed in road accident

Seven killed in road accident

At least seven persons were killed and 26 others sustained injuries when a passenger bus tumbled from a bridge at Indus Highway on Friday. According to details the ill-fated Peshawar-bound bus coming from Karachi plunged from Buzdar Bridge at Indus Highwa
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Shaukat's address widely welcomed

Shaukat's address widely welcomed

The address to the nation by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz was widely hailed by a cross section of people who expressed hope the implementation of policies as enunciated by him will, Insha'allah, steer the country to the path of progress and prosperity. In
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Small projects planned to tap hydel resources

Small projects planned to tap hydel resources

Pakistan has 40,000 MW hydel power generation potential to meet future requirements, sources said. They said the government was serious to take up small power projects in various parts of the country with community participation. According to further deta
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Three killed, greengrocer arrested

Three killed, greengrocer arrested

Rahimyar Khan police have arrested greengrocer Abdul Latif and preserved the remaining cauliflower from laboratory test. While Aziz-ur-Rehman was shifted to Medical unit from Intensive Care Unit (ICU) because his condition is now out of danger. People of
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (November 19, 2004).

Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (November 19) and rates for Saturday (November 20, 2004).
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Seven cops remanded in police custody

Seven cops remanded in police custody

Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) Bahawalpur headed by Syed Afzal Ahmed Kazmi has remanded seven police officials to police custody for interrogation for two days. Police failed to find any clue of the culprits who fled away from the lock-up. Seven police offici
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Six dispensaries to be upgraded in Islamabad

Six dispensaries to be upgraded in Islamabad

Health Ministry will consider to upgrade six dispensaries running by Polyclinic Hospital with an aim to provide better health facilities to nearby localities round the clock. This was stated by Secretary Health, Syed Anwar Mehmood during his first visit t
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (November 19, 2004).

Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'India should fulfil pledges on Kashmir'

'India should fulfil pledges on Kashmir'

India should fulfil its promises made to Kashmiris and the present Indian leadership must implement those pledges for resolving the Kashmir dispute. According to Kashmir Media Service, this was stated by senior APHC leader Shaikh Abdul Aziz while addressi
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Three bootleggers declared proclaimed offenders

Three bootleggers declared proclaimed offenders

Anti-Terrorism Court No I Multan has declared three bootleggers, Israr Shirazi, Khurram Israr and Mubarak Shaikh, as proclaimed offenders and ordered the police to ensure their production before the court on the next date fixed for December 18. They were
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Water shortage in Nara canal affects wheat sowing

Water shortage in Nara canal affects wheat sowing

Wheat sowing was being adversely affected due to acute shortage of water in the tail-end district. Report said wheat sowing was underway in the district, which was situated in the tail of command area of Nara Canal.
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 5 paisa loss in interbank rates

THE RUPEE: 5 paisa loss in interbank rates

Declining trend persisted in the interbank market for the second day on Friday as the rupee dropped five paisa for buying and selling at 59.68 and 59.70 per dollar, respectively. Thus, the rupee has lost 10 paisa within two days as the market reopened on
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Mepco serves detection bills to cover line losses

Mepco serves detection bills to cover line losses

Sub-divisional offices of Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) with lesser 'corporate culture' have adopted a unique strategy of penalising the domestic consumers up to 40 kilowatt load with heavy fines in the name of detection or power theft just to cov
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 5 paisa loss in interbank rates

THE RUPEE: 5 paisa loss in interbank rates

Declining trend persisted in the interbank market for the second day on Friday as the rupee dropped five paisa for buying and selling at 59.68 and 59.70 per dollar, respectively. Thus, the rupee has lost 10 paisa within two days as the market reopened on
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Punjab pavilion to be set up at ISTF-2005

Punjab pavilion to be set up at ISTF-2005

The Punjab Governor's Secretariat has expressed keen interest in establishment of the Punjab pavilion at the International Spring Trade Fair Asia (ISTF) 2005 exhibition and conference. The event is scheduled to be held from January 7 to 9 at the Karachi E
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 19, 2004).

Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Rs 90 million Punjab loan for Sialkot tanneries zone

Rs 90 million Punjab loan for Sialkot tanneries zone

The Punjab government has released a soft-term loan worth Rs 90 million for the early establishment of tanneries zone. Sialkot District Nazim Mian Naeem Javaid told the newsmen here on Friday that the Sialkot Tanneries Zone would be developed on 300 acres
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 19, 2004).

Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Mechanisation vital for greater agri production

Mechanisation vital for greater agri production

Mechanisation greatly helps in increasing yields though better and timely soil preparation for planting, as it is one of the important component of agricultural production and preservation of food crops. It is helpful in improving water application method
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
AJK judiciary achieves major breakthrough

AJK judiciary achieves major breakthrough

Azad Jammu and Kashmir achieved a major breakthrough in the judicial history of the state as a result of recent changes taking place for extending inexpensive and speedy justice to the needy after appointment of new Chief Justice of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
New district out of Jacobabad soon

New district out of Jacobabad soon

Federal Minister for Local Government and Rural Development Justice Abdul Razzaq Thaheem (Retd) has said that Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab will soon announce the creation of a new district out of Jacobabad. Speaking at Jacobabad Press Club on Thursday, t
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Friday (November 19, 2004).

Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Uplift plan being evolved for seven business sectors

Uplift plan being evolved for seven business sectors

Federal government is endeavouring to further accelerate the pace of business activities as well as to evolve development strategy for seven different business sectors of the country. Official sources told Business Recorder here on Friday that unde
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Women legislators call on minister

Women legislators call on minister

Women are an integral part of our society and keeping in view their importance the present government has given them effective representation in the elected institutions for providing them an opportunity to solve their problems by themselves. Punjab Healt
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Cross Transactions

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Friday (November 19, 2004).
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Irrational use of antibiotics harmful: experts

Irrational use of antibiotics harmful: experts

Irrational use of antibiotics is harmful to public health as it not only weakens the body immune system but also expose those who used antibiotics frequently, without proper advice of medical practitioner, to different infections. This was revealed by med
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Speech full of vague promises: PPP

Speech full of vague promises: PPP

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has dismissed the address of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz as a sop to the nation beset with myriad problems and a repetition of pious hopes and vague promises. "The people of Pakistan have heard too often similar tall promises
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Ban on cigarette adds extended to private TV channels

Ban on cigarette adds extended to private TV channels

The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Friday decided to extend the scope of ban on advertisements of smoking and tobacco to all the private electronic channels. "Ban on smoking and tobacco advertisements through PTV will not onl
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Friday (November 19, 2004).

Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
President and Prime Minister urge joint efforts for children's welfare

President and Prime Minister urge joint efforts for children's welfare

President General Pervez Musharraf on Friday emphasised collaborative efforts by both public and private sector organisations for the welfare of children. "I would like to emphasise that the task of child welfare requires partnerships of all the public an
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
FPCCI welcomes Prime Minister's address

FPCCI welcomes Prime Minister's address

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has welcomed the address of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday and noted that he has unveiled steps he wanted to take for addressing real issues of the country. FPCCI vice-president E
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Lawyers convention to discuss uniform issue today

Lawyers convention to discuss uniform issue today

The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) is holding a countrywide lawyers convention on Saturday (today) at Lahore to evolve a strategy for launching a protest campaign against the decision of President General Pervez Musharraf of holding dual offices and parliamen
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'No agreement reached for President to doff uniform'

'No agreement reached for President to doff uniform'

Former Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali has disclosed that December 31, 2004 was not the date to shed military uniform by the President, rather it was the date to implement the nine (9) points which were agreed upon by Sharifuddin Pirzada, Chaudh
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'Pakistan a forward-looking country'

'Pakistan a forward-looking country'

Pakistan is a moderate and forward-looking state and believes in welfare for all segments of the society within the parameters of social justice. This was stated by Minister of State Muhammad Ali Durrani while speaking at the dinner reception hosted by th
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Consumers to pay for KESC fault

Consumers to pay for KESC fault

Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) might earn additional millions of rupees by supplying consumer bills just a day before the payment date. Thousands of KESC consumers were found in queues requesting banks not to close their windows till accepting
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Intra-court appeal filed in LHC

Intra-court appeal filed in LHC

A member of the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has filed an intra-court appeal (ICA) against the decision of a single bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC), rejecting the plea of the petitioner against recent appointments of the additional judge
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
West urged to review policies towards Muslims

West urged to review policies towards Muslims

Intellectuals and educationists of the country, taking strong exception to the dichotomy existent in the West, have urged the western countries to review their policies and approach towards the Muslim world. Making their respective presentations at a sess
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
NGOs call for legislation to prevent child abuse

NGOs call for legislation to prevent child abuse

Different Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have urged the government to pass effective legislation for preventing child abuse as 2004 has been declared as "year of child welfare and rights" in Pakistan. This was stated by Society for Protection of Ch
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Use of CNG increasing

Use of CNG increasing

The compressed natural gas (CNG) across the country so far attracted investment of more than Rs 15 billion beside creating employment of about 15,000 workers. According to official sources, an investment of Rs five billion was in the pipeline adding that
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Saarc commerce secretaries meet today

Saarc commerce secretaries meet today

The 12th meeting of Saarc committee on economic co-operation will begin here on Saturday in which commerce secretaries of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives will review the progress on expansion of trade and economic co-ope
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
One killed as bus falls into ditch

One killed as bus falls into ditch

At least one person was killed and 18 others injured when a passenger bus fell into a ditch here on Friday, police and eye witnesses said. According to police, a speedy Mazda mini bus B 4525 carrying commuters from Turnol skidded off the road near G-10 ma
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
State Engineering companies performance improves

State Engineering companies performance improves

State Engineering (SE) group of companies has shown good performance during the financial year 2003-2004 as compared to the financial year 2002-03 in respect of production, sales, gross and net profits as well as order book, says a handout issued here on
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am
State Engineering companies performance improves

State Engineering companies performance improves

State Engineering (SE) group of companies has shown good performance during the financial year 2003-2004 as compared to the financial year 2002-03 in respect of production, sales, gross and net profits as well as order book, says a handout issued here on
Published 20 Nov, 2004 12:00am