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Print - 2004-12-08
Eritrea's desert tells starvation tale

Eritrea's desert tells starvation tale

Tired of living on handouts, Eritrean refugee Hansu Hagos dreams of being able to feed herself by growing millet, maize, sorghum and wheat. Looking around Adikashi refugee camp, perched on the edge of a formidable landscape of flinty, volcanic rock, it is
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Dispute on differential amount

Dispute on differential amount

The owners of 685 plots of various housing schemes/townships of defunct KDA, who had been previously allotted residential plots at rates lower than the market value, in violation of the ban imposed during the period 02-08-1990 to 06-11-1996 have been aske
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
SAARC past, present and future

SAARC past, present and future

(The SAARC Charter Day is being observed today to mark the establishment of the regional association).The group of seven countries: Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka in their first-ever summit on December
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
A case of criminal negligence

A case of criminal negligence

The tragic incident at Lahore's popular recreational facility, Sozo Water Park, in which three girls, aged between eight and thirteen, and two of their teachers were killed and 47 other children were injured, is a case of criminal negligence that must not
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Medium Taxpayer Unit for Karachi

Medium Taxpayer Unit for Karachi

A Medium Taxpayer Unit (MTU) was hastily inaugurated in Karachi on December 1, 2004 by the Commissioner of Income Tax Southern Region Syed Mohammad Athar Zaidi. According to the establishment of the MTU was the realisation of a 30-year old dream, which wi
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Synergy Advertising wins 2 silver medals

Synergy Advertising wins 2 silver medals

Synergy Advertising, one of the leading advertising agencies of Pakistan, won 02 silver medals, one for best management practice "Leadership Empowerment Committee" and second for best creative idea "Synergyzer magazine" at the recently held ICOM Network r
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
PWLA seminar

PWLA seminar

Pakistan Women Lawyers Association (PWLA) in collaboration with the United Nations in Pakistan is organising a seminar on Human Rights and Education here on Thursday. The event is being organised to commemorate the World Human Rights Day observed on Decem
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Need to equip students with skills stressed

Need to equip students with skills stressed

National Assembly Speaker Choudhry Amir Hussain has said that education is not only the responsibility of students alone, but was an effort of trinity comprising student, teacher and parents. Speaking as chief guest at prize distribution ceremony of The C
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Trained manpower to help ensure quality yarn: MUET

Trained manpower to help ensure quality yarn: MUET

Vice Chancellor Mehran University Engineering and Technology (MUET) Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan Rajput has said that universities' interaction with industrialists could play a vital role in sustainable development of industrial sector in the country. He was spea
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
NWFP chief minister for rehabilitation of social infrastructure

NWFP chief minister for rehabilitation of social infrastructure

NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has underlined the need for rehabilitation of social infrastructure including road communication, education, health, business, forests, agriculture and food sectors as these sectors had been under tremendous pressure
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Three children burnt to death

Three children burnt to death

Three children of a same family were burned to death when fire broke out in a house in Hirabad in the jurisdiction of Market Police Station here on Tuesday afternoon. According to police, all three deceased children identified as Rehman, Farhan and Dua be
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Airblue starts fourth-weekly flight to Peshawar today

Airblue starts fourth-weekly flight to Peshawar today

Airblue has announced the commencing of a fourth flight to Peshawar on Wednesday, December 8. Airblue had effectively commenced its initial operation to Peshawar a month to date on November 7. It offers three times a week flight to Peshawar on Sundays, Tu
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Palestinian ambassador calls on Sindh governor

Palestinian ambassador calls on Sindh governor

The Palestinian Ambassador in Pakistan Ahmed Razaq Al-Salman called on Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan at Governor House on Tuesday. On the occasion matters of mutual interest came under discussion and mention was made about the personality and the
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Record uplift schemes launched in NWFP: Siraj

Record uplift schemes launched in NWFP: Siraj

The NWFP Senior Minister Sirajul Haq has said that record number of developmental schemes have been launched in the province by MMA government besides solid steps for enforcement of Shariah and reformation of society. No parallel is available of our devel
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Durrani to visit Malakand

Durrani to visit Malakand

The NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani will undertake two-day visit of Malakand Agency on Sunday and Monday wherein he would address various public rallies at various cities of the agency in connection with by-election campaign of MMA candidate on NA-
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Afghan polls to help break cycle of violence in Waziristan

Afghan polls to help break cycle of violence in Waziristan

Khalid Aziz, former chief secretary of NWFP in his paper on 'Impact of Afghan Presidential Elections on Tribal Area' maintained that the election was a part of remaking Afghanistan as was agreed upon in Bonn Agreement in 2001 and Pakistan's full support t
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Shop gutted

Shop gutted

A readymade garment shop burnt into ashes when it got fire due to short circuiting, which caused loss of about Rs one million here on Tuesday in Mushtaq Market near Nela Gumbad. Fire brigade staff got extinguished the fire after hectic efforts of two hour
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
BoP signs agreement with Qingqi

BoP signs agreement with Qingqi

The Bank of Punjab (BoP) and Saigol Qingqi Motors Limited have signed an agreement regarding BoP consumer financing scheme. On the basis of motorcycle loan scheme, the Saigol Qingqi will now provide the motorcycles to the employees of Directorate General
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
BoP signs agreement with Qingqi

BoP signs agreement with Qingqi

The Bank of Punjab (BoP) and Saigol Qingqi Motors Limited have signed an agreement regarding BoP consumer financing scheme. On the basis of motorcycle loan scheme, the Saigol Qingqi will now provide the motorcycles to the employees of Directorate General
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Body told to submit report for Ring Road project execution

Body told to submit report for Ring Road project execution

The government has constituted a 14-member committee to look into the Rs 10 billion Ring Road Project in Rawalpindi, which will review the project and give final shape to it for execution. District Nazim Raja Tariq Mehboob Kiani has directed the members o
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (December 07, 2004).

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Rs 2.832 billion allocated for drug control master plan

Rs 2.832 billion allocated for drug control master plan

Pakistan announced a comprehensive master plan to combat the drug menace and control of drug abuse in the country and has allocated Rs 2.832 billion to reduce the drug demand and eradicate the cultivation. This was stated by Niaz Ahmed Siddiqui, Deputy Di
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (December 07, 2004).

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Info-kit launched: religious leaders' help sought to curb AIDS

Info-kit launched: religious leaders' help sought to curb AIDS

The health ministry and the religious affairs ministry in collaboration with Unicef have launched an information-kit for religious leaders to prevent HIV-AIDS. Speaking at the launching ceremony of 'Information-kit for involving Religious Leaders in HIV-A
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
PVTC to help alleviate poverty in Punjab

PVTC to help alleviate poverty in Punjab

Chairman Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC) Sikandar Mustafa Khan, while appreciating the efforts being made by the PVTC Board of Management Vocational Training Institute (VTI) Multan with regard to widening the network of VTIs in southern Punjab,
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
CBR transfers and postings

CBR transfers and postings

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has transferred and posted Muhammad Afzal Bhatti, collector, collectorate of customs, (appraisement) Karachi, as collector, collectorate of customs, sales tax and central excise, adjudication-II, Lahore. According to a n
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Key stock market movements at 1800 GMT on December 07

Key stock market movements at 1800 GMT on December 07

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
No scarcity of talent in Pakistan's film industry: Bhatt

No scarcity of talent in Pakistan's film industry: Bhatt

There was no scarcity of talent in Pakistan's film industry, but a need to explore the hidden talent through development of infrastructure. A leading Indian film director Mahesh Bhatt expressed these views while addressing 'Meet the Press' programme at La
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (December 07) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 08, 2004).
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
PIAF concerned over increase in trade deficit

PIAF concerned over increase in trade deficit

An increase of Rs 1.5 billion in trade deficit in a period of five months is a matter of grave concern, as on the one hand this increase is bringing price-hike while on the other hand leaving a negative impact on rupee value. Pakistan Industrial Associati
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Financial help for medical research assured

Financial help for medical research assured

The government would extend financial assistance to promote medical research in the country, and special attention is being paid to curative medical sciences. Federal Health Minister Mohammad Nasir Khan stated this while addressing the Annual Convocation
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Pervaiz Elahi calls on Manmohan

Pervaiz Elahi calls on Manmohan

Pakistani Punjab's Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Tuesday called on Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh here at his residence. During the meeting, the Indian Premier said, "we are sincere and serious in taking the ongoing peace process forwa
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Tuesday (December 07, 2004).

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan nominated on European Commission advisory body

Pakistan nominated on European Commission advisory body

For the first time a representative of Pakistan's business community has been nominated on the advisory committee of Asian Invest Forum of the European Commission. Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Vice-President Haroon Rash
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (December 07, 2004).

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Maersk to run single-weekly service for 14 days

Maersk to run single-weekly service for 14 days

Maersk Sealand, a leading shipping line operating between Pakistan and Europe, has announced its vessel Maersk Arizona would not call at Port Qasim for the two weeks from December 13 to 26 due to repairs, and the only vessel calling at the Port during thi
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (December 07) and for Wednesday (December 08, 2004).
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
World Bank and government to finance Northern Areas education project

World Bank and government to finance Northern Areas education project

The World Bank and the Government of Pakistan have agreed to jointly finance Rs 1,200 million for the second phase of educational development project in Northern Areas for the next five years. The World Bank will contribute 80 percent of the funds while t
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Asian Bank to provide $16 million loan to restructure TEVT system

Asian Bank to provide $16 million loan to restructure TEVT system

Asian Development Bank (ADB) would sign a loan agreement of 16 million dollars with Pakistan in January next year for "Restructuring of the Technical Education and Vocational Training (TEVT) System" project in Balochistan. Official sources told Busines
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (December 07, 2004).

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
NAB arrests fake 'Public Relation Officer'

NAB arrests fake 'Public Relation Officer'

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested a cheater, who was looting money from innocent people by introducing himself as Public Relation Officer (PRO) of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF). The NAB has produced the accused Sheikh Abdul Hame
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 07, 2004).

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Availability of financing to agriculture sector proposed

Availability of financing to agriculture sector proposed

Punjab Agribusiness Conference 2004, which was concluded here on Tuesday has called for taking effective steps for bringing improvement in all the allied sectors of agriculture. Conference Organising Committee Chairman Mian Muhammad Mansha presented recom
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 07, 2004).

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Exhibition on contemporary Turkish architecture held

Exhibition on contemporary Turkish architecture held

Majority of the famous buildings and mosques in the Muslim world were originally designed by Turkish architects based on the principles laid down by great Architect Sinan. Prominent Turkish architects stated this while speaking at an exhibition entitled "
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Report on WTO to be presented to Senate panel on January 10

Report on WTO to be presented to Senate panel on January 10

The draft report on "Challenges of WTO and Strategy" will be presented before the Senate special committee on WTO by January 10, 2005. It was decided in a meeting held here with Minister for Privatisation and Investment Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh in the chair
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steady trend on currency market

THE RUPEE: steady trend on currency market

The rupee maintained its firmness versus dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday for buying and selling at 59.45 and 59.50, respectively. The local currency gained strength on easy supply of dollars, analysts said.
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Petition against college referred to Chief Justice

Petition against college referred to Chief Justice

Justice Syed Jamshed Ali Shah of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday referred a petition against Al-Huda Medical College to the Chief Justice of the august court for its disposal by other bench already hearing the similar matter. Petitioner Shaukat Ali
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steady trend on currency market

THE RUPEE: steady trend on currency market

The rupee maintained its firmness versus dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday for buying and selling at 59.45 and 59.50, respectively. The local currency gained strength on easy supply of dollars, analysts said.
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Every 10th child dies before reaching age of one-year: expert

Every 10th child dies before reaching age of one-year: expert

Every 10th child born alive in the country, dies before reaching the age of one year, said Dr Sheharyar Bhatti, Secretary General Pakistan Society of Family Physicians (PSFP). 'Although there has been slight decline in the overall mortality rate in the de
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Cartoon Network launches operation in Pakistan

Cartoon Network launches operation in Pakistan

The world famous Cartoon Network has launched its operation in Pakistan to entertain about 40 percent of its population under the age of 14. Ian Diamond, senior Vice-President and General Manager of Turner Entertainment Networks Asia (Tena), based in Hong
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Five dacoits of notorious gang held

Five dacoits of notorious gang held

Police apprehended five members of Taj alias Tajo dacoits' gang during a raid and seized stolen goods worth millions of rupees from their possession on Monday night. According to police, a team led by Incharge Investigation Cell Sadr Riaz Abbas on a tip-o
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Private universities slam HEC attitude

Private universities slam HEC attitude

The 35 members delegation of Association of Private Universities and Institutes (APUI), which consisted on Chancellors and Vice Chancellors of different private sector universities in Pakistan, will meet here on Sunday, December 12. The meeting has partic
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
'Don't put Kashmir issue on backburner'

'Don't put Kashmir issue on backburner'

Liberation Forum Chairman Javed Ahmad Mir has urged India and Pakistan to solve Kashmir issue and said they should not restrict their concern to improving trade and economy between themselves. Liberation Forum chairman, in a press release said, Kashmir is
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Tuesday (December 07, 2004).

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Human rights groups urged to stop Indian abuses in occupied Kashmir

Human rights groups urged to stop Indian abuses in occupied Kashmir

Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday appealed the international community and human rights groups to take immediate notice on massive human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and play their due role to stop the
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Code of conduct for political parties likely

Code of conduct for political parties likely

Efforts are going on to prepare a code of conduct for political parties and the salient features of the conduct are that all parties must agree on the basic principle that the elected government must be given chance to work freely and similarly assemblies
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Indian doctors to attend seminar

Indian doctors to attend seminar

A delegation of Indian doctors for peace and development (IDPD), comprising 30 delegates from all over India, will be arriving in Pakistan on 11th of this month. Professor Tipu Sultan, president Pakistan Doctors for Peace and Development (PDPD), in a pres
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
NCHD enrolls 1.3 million children in schools

NCHD enrolls 1.3 million children in schools

About 1.3 million children have been enrolled by the National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) in schools under Universal Primary Education programme during two and half years. NCHD Pakistan Chairman and State Minister, Dr Naseem Ashraf has said th
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
US hails Pakistan armed forces for action in Waziristan

US hails Pakistan armed forces for action in Waziristan

The US State Department praised on Monday the armed forces of Pakistan, in particular reference with the operation in tribal areas, saying "they are relentless, they are committed, and they are making a difference. "We have high praise and great appreciat
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Tuesday (December 07, 2004).

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Mega reservoirs direly needed: Shams

Mega reservoirs direly needed: Shams

Former Chairman Wapda Shamsulmulk on Tuesday warned of severe water crisis in the coming days if immediate construction of mega reservoirs like Kalabagh (KBD) and Bhasha is further delayed. Speaking in a debate at a private TV channel he said the water cr
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Two tribes agree to form agency councils

Two tribes agree to form agency councils

Dr Javed Hussain Mian, MNA and Parliamentary Secretary for Privatisation and Investment has disclosed that after marathon discussions between Touri and Bangash tribes, the elders of both the tribes in Kurram Agency (Fata) have amicably agreed to establish
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Assistant Sub Inspector and cops booked for trespassing

Assistant Sub Inspector and cops booked for trespassing

Shah Jamal Police have registered a case against an Assistant Sub Inspector, four constables and a tout under section 382 PPC on the charge of trespassing and looting cash of Rs 35,000 from the home of a farmer Nizamuddin Rind Baloch on December 1, 2004.
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Nazim lodges complaint against minister

Nazim lodges complaint against minister

District Nazim Muzaffargarh Alhaj Sultan Mehmood Hinjra has said that he had informed the Chairman of National Reconstruction Bureau (NRB) Daniyal Aziz and Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi about the attitude and practices of a Minister of Stat
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Punjab asked to address law and order at Okara farms

Punjab asked to address law and order at Okara farms

The Senate committee on human rights has called upon the Punjab government to address the law and order situation at the Okara Military Farms before it blows out of proportion. The committee, in its report tabled in the Senate on Tuesday, made it clear th
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Senate passes Karo-Kari Bill, opposition stages walkout

Senate passes Karo-Kari Bill, opposition stages walkout

The Senate on Tuesday passed the Karo-Kari Bill aimed at enhancing punishments for offences committed in the pretext of honour killing. The opposition members staged walkout after their amendments in some of its clauses were rejected. The bill, The Crimin
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

Acting Chairman of the Senate Khalilur Rehman is sometimes absolutely unforgiving. On Tuesday, when the House was called to order, Industries Minister Jehangir Khan Tareen was not there to answer the very first question. "I notice with dismay that none of
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Seminar on 19th anniversary of Saarc held

Seminar on 19th anniversary of Saarc held

Karachi Council of Foreign Relations, Economic Affairs and Law Chairman former Chief Justice Saeed-uz-Zaman has called for an international agreement on defining the term 'terrorist'. He stated this while speaking at a seminar "Achievements, failures and
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Shortcomings in Karo-Kari Bill pointed out

Shortcomings in Karo-Kari Bill pointed out

Taking part in discussion on the bill seeking end to 'Karo-Kari' in the Senate on Tuesday, Senator Farhatullah Babar said this bill touches upon three most important laws - the law to deal with honour killings, Hudood Ordinance 1979 relating to the offenc
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
ADB blacklists 200 firms on corruption

ADB blacklists 200 firms on corruption

The Anti-Corruption Unit of Asian Development Bank (ADB) has black listed 200 firms and individuals in 43 member countries. In Pakistan, the level of corruption is neither worse nor better than several other countries. Pakistan is fortunate that the issue
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Shaukat and Iftikhar discuss NWFP projects

Shaukat and Iftikhar discuss NWFP projects

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday discussed development projects in the NWFP with the Governor Lieutenant General Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah (Retd) and said the government was committed to develop underdeveloped areas and improve standard of living o
Published 08 Dec, 2004 12:00am
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