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Print - 2004-11-29
Importance of chemical industry

Importance of chemical industry

Because of the wide variety of products it is difficult to agree on a common definition of the chemical industry across countries. In particular, fibers, rubber and plastic processing can be either included or excluded. Countries that include fibers in Ch
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Low investment hampers growth

Low investment hampers growth

The need for chemicals and allied products is enormous in Pakistan, as it is a necessity in our day-to-day life. From the things we use like plastic or metals or wood or food that we eat have been processed by chemicals and insecticides. The medicines tha
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
10 years policy framework a must for investment

10 years policy framework a must for investment

The Chemical and Petrochemical industry is one of the leading industries around the world. The size of the global chemical market in Calendar 2003 was US $1.8 trillion with trade turnover of US $400 billion. Consistently over the last two decades it has g
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
US 'City of Looms' fears for future

US 'City of Looms' fears for future

After a more than a century of churning out towels, sheets and bedspreads for American homes, there's no future for textiles in this self-proclaimed "city of looms" and many other North Carolina towns fear the same fate. As part of a 1994 world trade agre
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
AGP to present audit report in Hague today

AGP to present audit report in Hague today

Auditor General of Pakistan, Yunis Khan, who is also the external auditor of the Organisation for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons, will present his report for 2003 at the conference of the State Parties in the Hague, Holland on Monday. Official sources
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Eritrean market: everything is recycled

Eritrean market: everything is recycled

Medebar market in Eritrea's capital, Asmara, is characterised by the incessant din of countless blowlamps, hammers, saws and grinders. Here, nearly everything that is sold is made on the spot using old material, often bought in garages. Medebar is one hug
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Cat-and-mouse game continues on Baghdad's airport road

Cat-and-mouse game continues on Baghdad's airport road

Specialist Edward Gonzales knew something was wrong when the man in the car speeding towards his patrol on Baghdad's airport road ignored warning shouts to stop and instead steered deliberately closer. "I pulled out my weapon and, as I shot him, he blew u
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
British scientists think deep thoughts

British scientists think deep thoughts

Is it all just a dream? Speculation that reality is nothing but an illusion, or simulation, or controlled environment, has been with us for thousands of years, most recently doled out as pop culture brain candy with the likes of the US film "The Matrix".
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Liaquat National Hospital

Liaquat National Hospital

Biopsy from my vocal cord showed portions of differentiated squamous cell carcinoma with keratin pearl formation. Consequently I have been admitted in Liaquat National Hospital for treatment by Dr Naila Zahid consultant oncologist. I have been impressed b
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Princely states' status

Princely states' status

To expand on Haji Essa Katchi's letter published in your issue of 18th November concerning Indian Princely states presented a unique problem and a highly complex one. It appears neither the British Labour Government of Prime Minister Attlee nor their last
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Cairo authorities fight pollution

Cairo authorities fight pollution

A vast cloud of pollution has descended on Cairo once more, creating health problems and challenging authorities as they seek ways to stop it coming back. Every year since 1999, an autumnal cloud has appeared above the Egyptian capital, already one of the
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
House-full signs are back in occupied Kashmir cinemas

House-full signs are back in occupied Kashmir cinemas

House-full signs are being posted at cinemas in occupied Kashmir for the first time in more than 15 years as a film festival featuring Bollywood and Iranian movies draws audiences long scared off by militant violence. Before the anti-India Intifada flared
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
The eagerly awaited first speech

The eagerly awaited first speech

The Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday announced several historic measures outlining his plans for the nation for the future that he considers necessary to implement as part of his governing objectives. He announced free education up to matriculation i
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Wheat import policy needs revision

Wheat import policy needs revision

In July 2004 the Government stated that the reasons for import of one million tons of wheat were "to bring down the prices" and to "create a reserve." Four months down the line, Pakistan is again in the market for import of another half-million tons, this
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Progress in taxation reforms

Progress in taxation reforms

The Chairman of the Central Board of Revenue (CBR), Muhammad Abdullah Yousuf, addressing the members of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) last Friday, made important policy announcements, which included the disclosure that the CBR would shor
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
An admirable German initiative but...

An admirable German initiative but...

Dr Gunter Mulack, recently appointed by the German government as the Commissioner for Dialogue with the Islamic World, was in Karachi recently, where he delivered a talk to explain his mission. He said that it had come as a shock to Germans that most of t
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Six outlaws arrested

Six outlaws arrested

Capital police arrested six outlaws during the last two days and recovered 194 wine bottles, 6.25 kilogram charas, 250 gram opium and Rs 6,000 stolen money from them. Following the directions of the SSP, Islamabad Captain Liaqat Ali Khan (Retd), Kohsar po
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
PHMA demands relief to compete in world market

PHMA demands relief to compete in world market

Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (North Zone) has expressed grave concern over the delay in publication of the proposed Gazette Notification of the City Tehsil Officer Faisalabad and pleaded the provincial chief minister for necessary action to
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Over 600 diarrhea cases reported in twin cities

Over 600 diarrhea cases reported in twin cities

More than 600 cases of diarrhea have been reported in twin cities during the last couple of months, most of them caused by the use of contaminated water being supplied by the civic bodies. The presence of hazardous bacteria in the drinking water of Rawalp
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'China to complete over 100 projects in Pakistan'

'China to complete over 100 projects in Pakistan'

China will complete its over 100 on-going projects in Pakistan, said Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei. Re-assuring that his country will continue help Pakistan in its economic development, he hoped that the security of Chinese citizens working there
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Industrial uplift crucial for scaling down unemployment: Soomro

Industrial uplift crucial for scaling down unemployment: Soomro

Acting President, Muhammadmian Soomro has said that sustainable industrial development could play a vital role in minimising the unemployment in the country. He was speaking at the annual function of Kotri Trade and Industry Association at Kotri Site here
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
TeleCard plans to appoint new chief executive officer

TeleCard plans to appoint new chief executive officer

TeleCard Limited on Sunday announced that its management would be appointing a new chief executive officer with the objective to further the growth, momentum and enable the organisation to become a world class total telecom solution provider. According to
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Eid Milan party held at Arts Council

Eid Milan party held at Arts Council

The Hashmi group of the Arts Council of Karachi arranged an 'Eid Milan' party for their members on Sunday. On the occasion, the group also announced the names of office-bearers and governing body members for the forthcoming election of 2005, which will be
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
11 applications received for establishing power station

11 applications received for establishing power station

Punjab industrial estates have received 11 applications, three foreign and eight local firms, for setting up of 150 mega watts power station at Sundar Industrial Estate (SIE). Moshin Syed, Chairman of Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management C
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'Controversy over water distribution detrimental to country'

'Controversy over water distribution detrimental to country'

On the concluding session of the National Conference of Agriculture and Livestock vice-chancellors of various universities of the country expressed their opinion on problems confronting the nation and the country. Vice-chancellor Veterinary University Lah
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Epilepsy clinic completes 19 years of free service

Epilepsy clinic completes 19 years of free service

Free Psychiatric/ Epilepsy clinic at Ahbab Hospital Ravi Road Lahore has completed its 19 years of free community mental health services. This free clinic is being run by the NGOs Peace (Project for Environmental Protection, Anti-Narcotics & Community Edu
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Eradication of discrimination against women demanded

Eradication of discrimination against women demanded

There is an increasing tendency of violation of rights of women in the name of Islamic traditions and this is fast becoming a dilemma of Pakistan in the changing global scenario. This view was expressed by Dr Aslam Abdullah scholar in the University of In
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Mushahid calls on Prime Minister

Mushahid calls on Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday said government has taken practical steps and implementing the policies to provide best possible facilities to the people to improve their living standard. He was talking to Secretary General PML Senator Mushahid Huss
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
International standard facilities at zoo soon

International standard facilities at zoo soon

Over 93,000 square feet area with new facilities of international standard at a cost of Rs 114 million would be provided to animals in Lahore Zoo. Planning and development chairman Salman Ghani told this to Punjab chief secretary Kamran Rasool during a br
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Dispensary named after martyr facing uncertain future

Dispensary named after martyr facing uncertain future

A dispensary, established in memory of a martyr, is facing an uncertain future. Built in memory of Haveldar Lalik Jan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, who was awarded the prestigious award for laying his life in the Kargil conflict, the dispensary was catering t
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'Persisting military role may damage sovereignty'

'Persisting military role may damage sovereignty'

Politicians and intellectuals feared persisting military role and unnecessary interference in the political powers, manipulating constitution for their interests may lead to damaging the state sovereignty in future course as sentiments of the people are v
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Government to encourage merit, hard work: Sindh governor

Government to encourage merit, hard work: Sindh governor

Sindh governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has said that it is important to motivate and encourage people. He was speaking as the chief guest at the annual awards night of Siemens Pakistan where top students from engineering universities across the country were awar
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Dry fruits register sharp rise on commodity markets

Dry fruits register sharp rise on commodity markets

Dry fruits registered sharp rise and plastic mouldings strangely showed no change during the week ended on November 27, 2004, dealers said. The other commodities moved both ways without showing significant changes.
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Australian judge to be feted today

Australian judge to be feted today

Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court Justice Iftikhar Hussain Chaudhry will host a lunch in honour of Justice Cathy Branson, Judge Federal Court Sydney on Monday in the committee room of the court. Earlier, Justice Cathy will address the judges of the c
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
FPCCI polls: six chambers assure support to Business Forum

FPCCI polls: six chambers assure support to Business Forum

Karachi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Jhang, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Multan Traders Chamber of Commerce and Industry have assured their full support to Business Forum in its January elections. This was stated by Sohail Altaf
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'Third party mediation to be essential for resolving Kashmir conflict'

'Third party mediation to be essential for resolving Kashmir conflict'

Azad Kashmir President Major General Sardar Muhammad Anwar (Retd) has ruled out any possibility of Indian occupied Kashmir solution through Indo-Pak bilateral talks, third party mediation would be essential for resolving the conflict between India and Pak
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Family physicians conference on December 4

Family physicians conference on December 4

Pakistan Society of Family Physicians would organise a two-day international conference on "Role of family physician in disease prevention" here on December 4. Dr Aftab Iqbal, Association's President, disclosed this while addressing a press conference her
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'300 schools adopted by individuals, NGOs'

'300 schools adopted by individuals, NGOs'

Individuals and NGOs have adopted as many as 300 schools of City District Government Lahore (CDGL) and running the affairs of these schools. District Nazim Mian Amer Mahmood said this while addressing the prize distribution ceremony of the Cathedral Schoo
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Higher phutti supplies, TCP's role affect cotton trading pattern

Higher phutti supplies, TCP's role affect cotton trading pattern

Textile millers' call to withdraw TCP from cotton market was probably not heard, and the pace of seed-cotton supplies was accelerated. Both these factors influenced cotton trading during last week ended on November 27, 2004. It was difficult to understand
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Soomro rules out change in government

Soomro rules out change in government

Acting President of Pakistan and Senate Chairman Muhammadmian Soomro said on Sunday he would take action according to rules and regulation, if the bill regarding dual office for president comes to him for signature as acting president. Talking to newsmen
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Doctoral dissertation defended

Doctoral dissertation defended

Bilal Malik of National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) successfully defended his doctoral dissertation today (November 27). The defence was held in the College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, the largest engineering campus of NUST.
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Minister for setting up Potohar University

Minister for setting up Potohar University

Federal Minister for Labour Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis, Ghulam Sarwar Khan has said that government is committed to resolve the problems of overseas Pakistanis. Addressing the public gathering at Gujar Khan the minister said that maximum facilities
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Chinese team to attend AAPP session

Chinese team to attend AAPP session

A delegation of Chinese senior legislators led by Uyunqimg, Vice Chairwoman of the National People's Congress (NPC) will attend the annual general assembly of the Association of Asian Parliaments for Peace, scheduled to take place in Islamabad next week.
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
AAPP conference begins today

AAPP conference begins today

Secretary General Pakistan Muslim League Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed will lead Pakistan's parliamentary delegation in the 5th General Assembly session of Asian Parliaments for Peace (AAPP) being held here at federal capital from November 29. Other memb
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Two-day regional workshop of Saarc

Two-day regional workshop of Saarc

Planning Commission in collaboration with the World Bank is organising a regional workshop here from November 29 to prepare plan to implement Saarc Social Charter to eradicate poverty and promote development in the region. The delegates from Saarc countri
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'Pakistan wants to sustain dialogue process with India'

'Pakistan wants to sustain dialogue process with India'

Pakistan wants to sustain the dialogue process with India and make it result-oriented so that all outstanding issues between the two countries including Jammu can be resolved. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtyar in a statement i
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
High alert in Karachi

High alert in Karachi

Sindh Home Minister Rauf Siddiqui has asked the masses to be aware while travelling in public transport, at public places, entertainment spots and markets and in case of noticing anything unusual or suspicious inform law enforcement agencies. The instruct
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Three dacoits killed, 2 cops hurt in encounter

Three dacoits killed, 2 cops hurt in encounter

As many as three dacoits were killed and two policemen were injured in a cross firing near Sharqpur, some 35 kilometres away from here on Saturday. According to police, four dacoits were looting people on Jhanda road when a patrolling police team of Saddr
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
New York Times report termed inaccurate

New York Times report termed inaccurate

Deputy Chief of the Mission, Pakistan Embassy, Mohammad Sadiq emphatically said on Saturday that "continued insinuations and unproven allegations" of proliferation of nuclear material against Pakistan "do not prove helpful." Responding to the recent op-ed
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan hails idea of establishing Asian parliament, APF

Pakistan hails idea of establishing Asian parliament, APF

Speaker National Assembly, Chaudhry Amir Hussein has said that Pakistan appreciates the idea of establishing Asian Parliament and Asian Poverty Fund to discuss and solve the regional problems at priority basis. He was talking to Jose de Venecia Jr. Sittin
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Two water supply projects to cost Rs 19 million

Two water supply projects to cost Rs 19 million

NWFP Additional Chief Secretary Mir Laiq Shah has said that the completion of Barani Project Phase II will bring social and economic revolution in the life of people of project area, therefore these people should strengthen the hands of implementing agenc
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
India's negative attitude hurdle in solving IOK issue: Gilani

India's negative attitude hurdle in solving IOK issue: Gilani

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Chairman Syed Ali Gilani has said that the Indian government's negative attitude is a big hurdle in resolving Indian occupied Kashmir issue. In an interview with a private TV channel, he said there was no let up in I
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
19 Pakistanis escape from Afghan prison

19 Pakistanis escape from Afghan prison

At least 19 Pakistanis, including eight women of Sargodha, managed to flee from a torture cell located in a fort of Herat in Afghanistan and they successfully reached their homes. Mst Kalsoom (35), one of the prisoners, said on Sunday that an Afghan agent
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
ICAP honours top six chartered accountants

ICAP honours top six chartered accountants

The Institute of Chartered Accountants Pakistan (ICAP), Rawalpindi Islamabad chapter, here at its 3rd annual get together honoured top six chartered accountants in recognition of their meritorious services to the profession. The 3rd Get together cum Eid M
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Bread bakers call off strike

Bread bakers call off strike

The Bread Bakers Association on Saturday night unconditionally announced calling off their strike for increase in the rate of the bread and vowed to maintain weight and quality of the bread after holding successful talks with the government. The announcem
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Mirwaiz to apply for passports to visit Pakistan

Mirwaiz to apply for passports to visit Pakistan

Hurriyat leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said that he has decided to formally apply for passport to visit Pakistan to discuss Indian occupied Kashmir issue with Pakistani leadership to evolve a consensus on the issue, reports Kashmir Media Service. Mirwaiz sa
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
No one to be allowed to violate law and order: Sindh chief minister

No one to be allowed to violate law and order: Sindh chief minister

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim made it clear that no one would be allowed to violate the law and order in the province in the name of taking out rallies and processions. Talking to newspersons while attending the marriage ceremony of the daugh
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Punjab ministers asked to accelerate pace of development

Punjab ministers asked to accelerate pace of development

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has stressed upon the provincial ministers and elected representatives to play their due role for accelerating the pace of development and provision of social justice to the masses in accordance with the manife
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
World trade future will be linked to engineering sector: Tareen

World trade future will be linked to engineering sector: Tareen

Federal Industries and Production Minister Jehangir Khan Tareen has stressed the need to improve the image of Pakistan in the international market. While addressing a reception, which was hosted by renowned industrialist Almas A. Khan, he said that the go
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Seminar on Early Childhood Education

Seminar on Early Childhood Education

Sindh Education Minister Dr Hamida Khuhro will address the inaugural session of the two-day seminar on "Early Childhood Education" at a local hotel, here on Monday. Meanwhile, Dr Hamida Khuhro has urged the philanthrophists; NGOs and Community based organ
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Supreme Court and LHC benches for this week

Supreme Court and LHC benches for this week

More cases await the five benches of the Supreme Court here during the coming week starting from Monday, November 29. An important case in which the Court has to announce its verdict is slated for Tuesday to decide the fate of Gwadar international airport
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Government criticised for destroying country's political setup

Government criticised for destroying country's political setup

Speakers at a seminar on 'National Security and Constitution-Making in Pakistan', scathingly deplored the establishment for repeated interventions in national politics and held it responsible for distorting the country's constitution to its advantage. The
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Nine National Assembly and three Senate standing committees still idle

Nine National Assembly and three Senate standing committees still idle

As many as nine standing committees of the National Assembly and three of the Senate are still non-functional, since their chairmen have not been nominated even two years after the new parliament sworn in following October 2002 general polls. Official sou
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
PPP announces long march from Hyderabad

PPP announces long march from Hyderabad

Pakistan Peoples Party Sindh has announced long march from Hyderabad to Karachi via Thatta on December 7 to highlight the present political crisis in the country. The announcement to this effect was made by Sindh president of PPP Syed Qaim Ali Shah while
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
'Sindh government working on NFC Award'

'Sindh government working on NFC Award'

Sindh Chief Minister Arbab Ghulam Rahim has said Sindh government was actively working over NFC Award and hoped that it would be mutually signed by all provinces by end of this financial year. This he said while talking with newsmen at wedding ceremony of
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Troops not being pulled out of tribal areas: Karamat

Troops not being pulled out of tribal areas: Karamat

Ambassador Jehangir Karamat on Sunday categorically said that it was not really troops being pulled out of the tribal areas on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, as being portrayed by a section of the media, but, the strategy was to "alternative intelligenc
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Opposition senators discuss strategy for current session

Opposition senators discuss strategy for current session

Opposition parties in the Senate met here on Monday to thrash out a common strategy vis-à-vis the current session, which included the option of filing a no-trust motion against the Deputy Chairman Commander Khalilur Rehman. "The way we are being cornered
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Horticultural society to set up school for gardners

Horticultural society to set up school for gardners

The 23rd Chrysanthemum and Autumn Flowers show that begin here on Friday on a lackluster and disappointing note closed with a big fanfare of large prizes, more for the Malees (professional horticulturists) a disclosure that the horticulture society was ab
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
MMA meeting termed a failed show

MMA meeting termed a failed show

Sindh Chief Minister, Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim on Sunday described the first protest public meeting of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal "a miserably failed show." "Not more than 10,000 participants turned up at the public meeting", Dr Arbab, who is also President of
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Jordan's King relieves heir to throne of duties

Jordan's King relieves heir to throne of duties

Jordan's King Abdullah relieved his half brother Prince Hamza of his duties as crown prince, royal palace sources said on Sunday. The sources said the monarch told Crown Prince Hamza bin Hussein, 24, in a letter sent to him on Sunday that his "symbolic" d
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Jordan's King relieves heir to throne of duties

Jordan's King relieves heir to throne of duties

Jordan's King Abdullah relieved his half brother Prince Hamza of his duties as crown prince, royal palace sources said on Sunday. The sources said the monarch told Crown Prince Hamza bin Hussein, 24, in a letter sent to him on Sunday that his "symbolic" d
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Indian soldier kills seven colleagues in IOK

Indian soldier kills seven colleagues in IOK

An Indian occupation soldier killed seven of his colleagues inside a camp in India occupied Kashmir on Sunday before being shot dead himself, while suspected freedom fighters shot dead four people, police said. The occupation trooper turned his gun on his
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Indian soldier kills seven colleagues in IOK

Indian soldier kills seven colleagues in IOK

An Indian occupation soldier killed seven of his colleagues inside a camp in India occupied Kashmir on Sunday before being shot dead himself, while suspected freedom fighters shot dead four people, police said. The occupation trooper turned his gun on his
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Centre asked to give Rs 1 billion for Gwadar uplift

Centre asked to give Rs 1 billion for Gwadar uplift

District Nazim Gwadar Babu Ghulab on Sunday disclosed that he has demanded grant of Rs 1 billion from federal government through Parliamentary Committee on Balochistan for infrastructure development and provision of health and education facilities to loca
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Centre asked to give Rs 1 billion for Gwadar uplift

Centre asked to give Rs 1 billion for Gwadar uplift

District Nazim Gwadar Babu Ghulab on Sunday disclosed that he has demanded grant of Rs 1 billion from federal government through Parliamentary Committee on Balochistan for infrastructure development and provision of health and education facilities to loca
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
CBR seeks details of confiscated betel nuts

CBR seeks details of confiscated betel nuts

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has sought Director General Intelligence and Investigation help in obtaining data on the quantity of confiscated infected betel nuts consignments and their legal status of cases against the parties who imported these con
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
CBR seeks details of confiscated betel nuts

CBR seeks details of confiscated betel nuts

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has sought Director General Intelligence and Investigation help in obtaining data on the quantity of confiscated infected betel nuts consignments and their legal status of cases against the parties who imported these con
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Security Leasing ratings reaffirmed

Security Leasing ratings reaffirmed

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the medium to long-term rating of Security Leasing Corporation Limited (SLCL) at 'A' (Single A) with a 'Stable' outlook. Short-term rating of the company has also been reaffirmed at 'A-1' (A-One).
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Security Leasing ratings reaffirmed

Security Leasing ratings reaffirmed

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the medium to long-term rating of Security Leasing Corporation Limited (SLCL) at 'A' (Single A) with a 'Stable' outlook. Short-term rating of the company has also been reaffirmed at 'A-1' (A-One).
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Mishandling of bumper crop may lead to cotton crisis

Mishandling of bumper crop may lead to cotton crisis

Now, cotton production estimates for this season appear quite realistic--around 13.0 million local bales. Here the question arises: ''What is the net weight of a local bale?'' The answer is that officially and academically it is 170 kg, or 375 lbs. But, p
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Mishandling of bumper crop may lead to cotton crisis

Mishandling of bumper crop may lead to cotton crisis

Now, cotton production estimates for this season appear quite realistic--around 13.0 million local bales. Here the question arises: 'What is the net weight of a local bale?' The answer is that officially and academically it is 170 kg, or 375 lbs. But, pra
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Mishandling of bumper crop may lead to cotton crisis

Mishandling of bumper crop may lead to cotton crisis

Now, cotton production estimates for this season appear quite realistic--around 13.0 million local bales. Here the question arises: 'What is the net weight of a local bale?' The answer is that officially and academically it is 170 kg, or 375 lbs. But, pra
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Eurozone data to confirm slumping confidence, easing inflation

Eurozone data to confirm slumping confidence, easing inflation

Eurozone figures due out in this week will confirm that confidence is slumping due to high oil prices and the rise of the euro, and that inflation is easing, economists said. In Britain, the economic data to be published this week is set show a slowing tr
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Heavy fog claims nine more lives

Heavy fog claims nine more lives

Nine more people were killed and another 35 injured in road accidents in different parts of Punjab due to heavy foggy conditions. There is zero visibility in most parts of the province. Thirty vehicles met with accidents in different areas of the province
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Trade with Asean to grow more than double by 2007: Natwar

Trade with Asean to grow more than double by 2007: Natwar

Two-way trade between Asean and India is on track to more than double to reach $30 billion by 2007, Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh said on Sunday. "India's trade and economic interaction with Asean countries has been growing steadily," Natwar told a
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Japan's Aeon and Kyocera in bid to buy Daiei

Japan's Aeon and Kyocera in bid to buy Daiei

Japanese retailer Aeon Co and electronics component maker Kyocera Corp will link up in a bid to buy troubled retail group Daiei Inc, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported on Sunday. Daiei, once the largest retailer in Japan but now debt-laden in third place a
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
China hands out land titles to smooth IPOs

China hands out land titles to smooth IPOs

China is helping to improve the balance sheets of some state-owned firms - and boosting prospects for their IPOs - by allowing them to place a value on their landholdings, according to a property valuation expert. The issue of property ownership has cloud
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
China hands out land titles to smooth IPOs

China hands out land titles to smooth IPOs

China is helping to improve the balance sheets of some state-owned firms - and boosting prospects for their IPOs - by allowing them to place a value on their landholdings, according to a property valuation expert. The issue of property ownership has cloud
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Bonds key to improve London transport: official

Bonds key to improve London transport: official

Transport for London's debut bond issue will put a financial base in place to improve a system that has been allowed to run down for decades, a senior Tfl official said recently. Jay Walder, managing director for finance and planning at TfL, said the bond
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
Bonds key to improve London transport: official

Bonds key to improve London transport: official

Transport for London's debut bond issue will put a financial base in place to improve a system that has been allowed to run down for decades, a senior Tfl official said recently. Jay Walder, managing director for finance and planning at TfL, said the bond
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
China's ZTE says overseas sales to triple by 2006

China's ZTE says overseas sales to triple by 2006

Chinese phone maker ZTE Corp, which is marketing an initial public offering of up to $398 million, said on Sunday overseas sales would triple to 40 percent of total sales by 2006. China's number-two telecoms gear maker, which exports to more than 60 count
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
China's ZTE says overseas sales to triple by 2006

China's ZTE says overseas sales to triple by 2006

Chinese phone maker ZTE Corp, which is marketing an initial public offering of up to $398 million, said on Sunday overseas sales would triple to 40 percent of total sales by 2006. China's number-two telecoms gear maker, which exports to more than 60 count
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
25 Chinese miners killed in blast

25 Chinese miners killed in blast

Rescuers said at least 25 miners were killed on Sunday in a major gas explosion at a coal mine in north China's Shaanxi province, the official Xinhua news agency reported. Of the 293 miners who were working underground when the blast occurred in the Chenj
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
25 Chinese miners killed in blast

25 Chinese miners killed in blast

Rescuers said at least 25 miners were killed on Sunday in a major gas explosion at a coal mine in north China's Shaanxi province, the official Xinhua news agency reported. Of the 293 miners who were working underground when the blast occurred in the Chenj
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
State interference in commercial activities minimised

State interference in commercial activities minimised

Pakistan was a pro-investor country, where foreign investors could make high corporate earning while there was no restriction on taking their earnings out of the country, as the state interference in commercial activities has been minimised. State Bank of
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
State interference in commercial activities minimised

State interference in commercial activities minimised

Pakistan was a pro-investor country, where foreign investors could make high corporate earning while there was no restriction on taking their earnings out of the country, as the state interference in commercial activities has been minimised. State Bank of
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
16 run over by train in Bhopal

16 run over by train in Bhopal

At least 16 people were killed in central India on Sunday when they were run over by a speeding train after getting off another train on a parallel line, authorities said. About a dozen people were also injured in the accident on the outskirts of Bhopal,
Published 29 Nov, 2004 12:00am
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