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Print - 2004-12-23
Arrested nuclear spies working for US and Israel: Iran

Arrested nuclear spies working for US and Israel: Iran

Ten people arrested on suspicion of spying on Iran's nuclear programme were working for US and Israeli intelligence services, Intelligence Minister Ali Yunessi said Wednesday. "More than 10 nuclear spies were arrested during the current (Iranian) year," w
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Dollar inches up in pre-holiday reprieve

Dollar inches up in pre-holiday reprieve

The dollar edged up versus the euro on Wednesday and kept most of the previous day's gains against the pound, but traders and investors hesitated to take big positions in quiet pre-holiday trade. The US currency failed to gain against the yen despite yet
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Dollar mostly firmer, gains on weakened sterling

Dollar mostly firmer, gains on weakened sterling

The dollar rose modestly against most currencies on Tuesday in thin, pre-holiday dealings but posted larger gains against the British pound on news of a sharp November fall in UK house prices. Sterling fell nearly 1 percent against the dollar after a surv
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Bangladeshi taka ends lower versus dollar

Bangladeshi taka ends lower versus dollar

The Bangladesh taka ended lower on Wednesday against the US currency due to higher demand associated with import related payments, dealers said. The taka was quoted at 59.67/61.18 per dollar, compared with 59.67/61.10 on Tuesday. Call rates ranged between
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Asian currencies: offshore yuan softer, Singapore dollar capped

Asian currencies: offshore yuan softer, Singapore dollar capped

Asian currencies surrendered their meagre gains on Wednesday after China quashed rumours of an imminent yuan policy change and Thailand said it will keep the baht competitive for exports. The regional moved less than a quarter of a percent during the day
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Australian dollar eases in thin trade

Australian dollar eases in thin trade

The Australian dollar eased to end local trade at session lows on Wednesday, although traders said volumes were light with business winding down for the end-of-year holidays. "Is anyone interested in a trade idea in the week before Christmas?" asked Greg
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Canadian dollar edges up

Canadian dollar edges up

The Canadian dollar edged higher versus a sluggish US currency on Tuesday, getting a small boost from a stronger-than-expected headline retail sales number. Canadian bond prices were mixed, slipping a bit on the short end due to the retail sales figures.
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
24 killed in bus mishap

24 killed in bus mishap

Twenty-four people were killed and eight injured when a bus with 40 passengers plunged into a river in northern India late on Tuesday, a government official said. The accident occurred in the Himalayan region of Tehri Garhwal in Uttaranchal state when the
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Nepal's king to visit India

Nepal's king to visit India

Nepal's King Gyanendra will arrive in India Thursday for an 11-day visit where the Maoist insurgency in his Himalayan country is expected to top the agenda with Indian leaders. He is due to meet Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, President A.P.J. Abdul
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Swiss franc slips versus dollar in thin trading

Swiss franc slips versus dollar in thin trading

The Swiss franc slipped against the dollar in thin pre-holiday trading on Wednesday, as traders took profits ahead of the end of the year. The dollar traded slightly higher at 1.1531/37 francs after levels around 1.1522/27 late on Tuesday in Europe. The d
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Russia tests intercontinental missile

Russia tests intercontinental missile

Russia test-fired on Wednesday a Cold War-era long-range missile, originally designed to be capable of hitting the United States, local media reported. The Voyevoda intercontinental ballistic missile - codenamed SS-18 Satan in the West - hurtled more than
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Pro-Yushchenko rally to keep heat on for fair Ukraine vote rerun

Pro-Yushchenko rally to keep heat on for fair Ukraine vote rerun

Supporters of Ukraine's pro-Western opposition leader were rallying here Wednesday to keep pressure on authorities to ensure a repeat presidential vote was conducted fairly while their leader, Viktor Yushchenko, moved to ease Russia's anxiety over his lik
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
US contractor withdraws

US contractor withdraws

Contrack International Inc has become the first major US contractor to pull out of the reconstruction effort in Iraq, the Los Angeles Times said Wednesday, adding that high security costs were to blame. "We reached a point where our costs were getting to
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Iraqi city in lockdown after US base blasted

Iraqi city in lockdown after US base blasted

US forces sealed off entire districts of the Iraqi city of Mosul on Wednesday, blocking bridges and raiding homes in a hunt for suspects after an attack that killed 18 Americans and four Iraqis. Mosul's governor issued an overnight order on television ban
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Blair unveils personal bid to help Middle East peace process

Blair unveils personal bid to help Middle East peace process

British Prime Minister Tony Blair launched a personal quest Wednesday to bring peace to the Middle East, detailing plans for a Palestinian statehood conference in London in March. Following a busy day of negotiations with Israeli and Palestinian leaders i
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Northern Ireland bank heist: suspicions point to paramilitaries

Northern Ireland bank heist: suspicions point to paramilitaries

A paramilitary gang in Northern Ireland could have been behind a staggering 20 million pound (28.9 million euro, 38.6 million dollar) robbery that targeted the province's biggest bank, a former police anti-terrorist squad chief said Wednesday. The Police
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Three Palestinians and Israeli killed in shootout

Three Palestinians and Israeli killed in shootout

Three Palestinians and an Israeli were shot dead in separate incidents of an upsurge of violence in Gaza and the West Bank on Wednesday, military sources and witnesses said. Two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli raid on a southern Gaza Strip refugee
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Gujarat trial witness denies taking bribe

Gujarat trial witness denies taking bribe

A key witness in the trial of 21 Hindus accused of massacring 14 Muslims during sectarian riots in Gujarat state in 2002 denied Wednesday media reports she took a bribe to change her testimony. Zaheera Sheikh, 23, was originally a star witness for the pro
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Indian shares close 0.58 percent lower

Indian shares close 0.58 percent lower

Indian shares closed 0.58 percent lower on Wednesday as investors locked in profits after the key index touched an intra-day record high in early trading, dealers said. The Bombay Stock Exchange's 30-share benchmark Sensex index fell 37.64 points to close
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
South Korea imposes anti-dumping duties on Japanese PVC firms

South Korea imposes anti-dumping duties on Japanese PVC firms

South Korea said Wednesday it has imposed anti-dumping duties of up to 40 percent on Japanese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) makers while an investigation into dumping charges proceed. The finance and economy ministry said the tariffs took effect Monday for fou
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Indonesia on track for 5.1 percent growth in 2004: minister

Indonesia on track for 5.1 percent growth in 2004: minister

Indonesia's 2004 economic growth could reach 5.1 percent, above the target figure of 4.8 percent in the state budget, Economics Minister Aburizal Bakrie said Wednesday. Bakrie said although the figure was encouraging, it was still below the levels of grow
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
US Treasuries end mixed

US Treasuries end mixed

US Treasuries finished mixed on Tuesday with investors preferring longer-term debt over short-term debt in a relatively quiet day of trading. Traders said investors sold short-dated debt to lend longer-term on the view that long-dated debt would outperfor
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
US Treasuries end mixed

US Treasuries end mixed

US Treasuries finished mixed on Tuesday with investors preferring longer-term debt over short-term debt in a relatively quiet day of trading. Traders said investors sold short-dated debt to lend longer-term on the view that long-dated debt would outperfor
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Jakarta shares finish firmer

Jakarta shares finish firmer

Indonesian share prices closed 0.91 percent higher on Wednesday, extending gains on hopes of strong full-year bank earnings and following Standard and Poor's upgrade of Indonesia's credit ratings, dealers said. The Jakarta Stock Exchange composite index c
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Hong Kong stocks edge lower

Hong Kong stocks edge lower

Hong Kong stocks slipped 0.21 percent on Wednesday, failing to follow a US rally as investors locked in profits on top blue chips ahead of Christmas. But the successful trading debut of China media firm Beijing Media showed investors still have an appetit
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
US stocks rally, Dow closes at 3 1/2-year high

US stocks rally, Dow closes at 3 1/2-year high

US stocks rallied on Tuesday, with the Dow closing at its highest level in 3 1/2 years, boosted by a rebound in beaten-down drug-maker Pfizer Inc, while tech stocks got a lift from a broker upgrade of Intel Corp. Dow component Intel shot up 3.5 percent af
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Taiwan stocks led by TSMC dividend

Taiwan stocks led by TSMC dividend

Taiwan stocks ended firmer on Wednesday as local investors snapped up small-cap construction shares while market heavyweight TSMC propped up the index with solid gains after setting a generous dividend policy. The TAIEX share index finished with a 0.23 pe
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
India army chief makes first China visit in decade

India army chief makes first China visit in decade

India's army chief will begin a week-long visit to China on Wednesday, the first in a decade, reflecting gradually warming ties between the world's two most populous nations and Asia's biggest nuclear powers. General N.C. Vij's trip is designed to build t
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Malaysian shares fall

Malaysian shares fall

Malaysian share prices closed 0.35 percent lower on Wednesday in trading within a tight range due to a lack of fresh leads, dealers said. They said the market drifted lower in late trading due to a lack of buying support and selling pressure from retail i
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Philippines shares rise

Philippines shares rise

Philippine share prices closed 0.8 percent higher on Wednesday, lifted by bargain-hunting after three days of falls and overnight gains on Wall Street, dealers said. They said concerns that the massive funeral of movie star and defeated presidential candi
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Singapore shares drop in pre-Christmas trading

Singapore shares drop in pre-Christmas trading

Singapore share prices closed 0.38 percent lower on Wednesday in pre-Christmas trading with few fresh leads to inspire investors, dealers said. They said trading interest would most likely wind down further because of the holiday-shortened week. The Strai
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Nikkei closes higher on Wall Street gains

Nikkei closes higher on Wall Street gains

Japan's Nikkei average closed up 0.75 percent on Wednesday, rising for a fourth day after an advance in US blue chips to their highest in three and a half years offset an unexpected drop in Japan's trade surplus. Chip stocks such as Advantest Corp got a b
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Sri Lankan stocks up

Sri Lankan stocks up

A strong debut by Sri Lanka IOC, the local arm of Indian Oil Corp, boosted Colombo stocks to a record close on Wednesday in the market's busiest trading day for more than a year. Shares in Sri Lanka IOC, which sold a 25 percent stake for $34 million to fu
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Hong Kong dollar eases on arbitrage trade

Hong Kong dollar eases on arbitrage trade

The Hong Kong dollar inched lower against the greenback on Wednesday as investors chased higher American interest rates, traders said. Discounts on forwards trimmed early lows after China's central bank dampened market speculation of an imminent yuan poli
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Chinese yuan notches stronger

Chinese yuan notches stronger

The yuan ended a notch stronger at 8.2764 per US dollar on Wednesday, near the stronger end of its managed trading range. The one-year non-deliverable dollar forward discount versus the yuan was at 4,700 points, implying a rate of 7.808 yuan per dollar in
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya falls early by weaker processor bids

US MIDDAY: soya falls early by weaker processor bids

Soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade fell early Wednesday, pressured by weaker processor basis bids after bean movement picked up this week when futures rallied, traders said. CBOT soybean futures were 1/4 cent to 3-1/4 cents per bushel lower by
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton settles lower

New York cotton settles lower

Cotton futures finished lower on Wednesday as trade and speculative selling into sell stop orders hit prices before local buying buoyed the market in pre-holiday trade, brokers said, The key March cotton contract on the New York Board of Trade lost about
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
London cocoa closes higher after technical rally

London cocoa closes higher after technical rally

London's cocoa market recovered from an earlier eight-week low to close higher on Wednesday in what traders said was a technical rebound. London's front-month March finished at 857 pounds a tonne, up 1.4 percent, following an 851-871 range on turnover of
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
LME aluminium closes strongly, copper lower

LME aluminium closes strongly, copper lower

London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices ended above $1,900 a tonne for the first time in 9-1/2 years as fund buying extended to the close, traders said on Wednesday.
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Europe gold slightly weaker, trade thins

Europe gold slightly weaker, trade thins

Gold slipped on Wednesday in Europe but stayed in narrow ranges as the market tracked the dollar with trade thinning ahead of year-end holidays, dealers said. Spot gold stood at $440.50/441.25 an ounce by 1123 GMT, down from $441.30/442.10 late in New Yor
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper shoots up on profit-taking

US MIDDAY: copper shoots up on profit-taking

COMEX copper futures shot up to a new contract high just after the open on Wednesday, then quickly backed off as speculators sold into the rally, traders said, "We saw a decent run to the upside, but it was short-lived. A lot of profit-taking came in on t
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat up on supportive export news

US MIDDAY: wheat up on supportive export news

Soft red winter wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were higher early on Wednesday amid supportive export news and weather jitters, traders said. At 10:02 am CST (1602 GMT), CBOT wheat was up 1 to 3-1/4 cents per bushel, with March up 3/4 cent at
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
New York cocoa futures rise

New York cocoa futures rise

New York cocoa futures ended modestly higher Wednesday, snapping four consecutive trading sessions of losses on light speculative buying, dealers said. The New York Board of Trade's front-month March cocoa contract rose $15 to settle at $1,587 a tonne, af
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: CBOT corn lower on fund short covering

US MIDDAY: CBOT corn lower on fund short covering

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were lower early Wednesday on continued weakness after the recent run-up tied to fund short covering, traders said. There was little news, which kept prices within a tight range before the Christmas holiday, and
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold ends lower on GDP report

US MIDDAY: gold ends lower on GDP report

US gold and silver futures closed with slight losses on Wednesday while platinum and palladium rose in trade muted by the holiday-shortened week. The markets seemed to lack energy as traders merely squared away positions before year-end, tracking currenci
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Sitara Group of Industries - Playing a Vital Role in National Economy

Sitara Group of Industries - Playing a Vital Role in National Economy

'SITARA', meaning a star, is the name which turned out to be a good omen of the organisation which started off as a non-entity. By the grace of Almighty Allah, 'SITARA' has risen as he brightest star in the industrial galaxy of the country. In the early f
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Sitara Peroxide Limited

Sitara Peroxide Limited

The project is an outcome of 10 years of hard labour and dedicated research of Sitara's top brass and professionals under the able guidance of Chairman Sitara Group. Hydrogen Peroxide is an essential chemical required for bleaching process of textile, pap
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Message from chief executive Sitara Peroxide Limited

Message from chief executive Sitara Peroxide Limited

Profile of the Chief Executive, Mr Imran Ghafoor has done MBA from Punjab University and diploma in Finance & Marketing from Boston University USA. After completing his education, he looked after the production and established the first woven garment unit
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Message from the Chairman Sitara Group

Message from the Chairman Sitara Group

Sitara Group has a unique standing in the industrial sector of Pakistan project is a new addition to its glory. This will influence our local industry in a very positive way. Hydrogen Peroxide has been a major import of Pakistan amounting to US $12.6 Bill
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
THE MESSAGE

THE MESSAGE

"Sitara Peroxide Ltd is going to produce import quality Peroxide at a competitive rate and in turn naturally meet the local demand & export in future."
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Japan's climate

Japan's climate

Japan has four very distinct seasons, but with a wide variation in the climate across the archipelago from subarctic in the far north to subtropical in the far south. The reason for this is that although the country occupies a relatively small land area i
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Falling oil, rising banks drive FTSE to three-week high

Falling oil, rising banks drive FTSE to three-week high

Heavyweight banks, such as Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays helped to push Britain's top share index to its best closing level in 3 weeks on Wednesday, while the broader market was boosted by falling oil prices as fears over a corporate profit and cons
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
US military building bases for Afghan army

US military building bases for Afghan army

Four military bases the United States is building in Afghanistan will only be used by the Afghan National Army, an US Army spokesman said on Wednesday, denying that a US base was being constructed close to border with Iran. There has long been speculation
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
US freezes assets of two Saudis for al Qaeda links

US freezes assets of two Saudis for al Qaeda links

The United States froze the assets of two Saudi nationals on Tuesday for allegedly providing support to al Qaeda, and asked the United Nations to take similar action. The US Treasury said it had listed the two men - London-based dissident Saad al-Fagih an
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
US Stocks: Wednesday's unofficial close

US Stocks: Wednesday's unofficial close

US stocks held solid gains Wednesday afternoon as investors welcomed a sharp drop in oil prices after an unexpected rise in crude inventories last week, helping to ease worries about lower corporate profits. US light crude futures slid $1.61 to $44.15 a b
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Bonds: holiday spirit sets in as trading thins

Bonds: holiday spirit sets in as trading thins

The European corporate bond market was virtually closed for business on Wednesday ahead of the Christmas break with traders reporting only sporadic dealing and many market players already on holiday. The FTSE Euro Corporate Bond Index showed investment-gr
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Bonds: holiday spirit sets in as trading thins

Bonds: holiday spirit sets in as trading thins

The European corporate bond market was virtually closed for business on Wednesday ahead of the Christmas break with traders reporting only sporadic dealing and many market players already on holiday. The FTSE Euro Corporate Bond Index showed investment-gr
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Seoul shares end flat

Seoul shares end flat

Seoul stocks ended flat on Wednesday, as concerns about the impact of dipping flat screen prices hit LG.Philips LCD Co Ltd and other tech issues, offsetting early gains from a rally on Wall Street. Shares in LG Philips LCD ended down 5.54 percent at 37,50
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Traditional culture

Traditional culture

Japan has absorbed many ideas from other Countries over the course of its history, including technology, customs, and forms of cultural expression, and has developed its unique culture while integrating these imports. The Japanese lifestyle today is a ric
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Indian rupee opens weak as dollar bounces overseas

Indian rupee opens weak as dollar bounces overseas

The Indian rupee weakened in early trade on Wednesday, easing from a two-week closing high struck last session as the dollar's gains in overseas markets drove local traders to cover short dollar positions, dealers said. At 9:15 am (0345 GMT), the rupee wa
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Sterling sours as BoE minutes show rate cut talk

Sterling sours as BoE minutes show rate cut talk

Sterling fell almost one percent against the dollar and euro on Wednesday, hitting a three week low versus the single currency for the second day running as investors revised down British interest rate expectations. Sterling's decline this week accelerate
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Dollar on defensive as 2004 trade winds down

Dollar on defensive as 2004 trade winds down

The dollar steadied a cent above this month's record low against the euro on Wednesday and shuttled in a tight range against the yen as trade dwindled ahead of year-end festivities. A rise in Tokyo's stock market helped the yen shrug off news of a sharp d
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
EU questions US 'win' in famous food names case

EU questions US 'win' in famous food names case

The European Union on Wednesday challenged Washington's assertion that it had won a World Trade Organisation (WTO) case in which the bloc was accused of discriminating against famous foods and wines from elsewhere. US Trade Representative Robert Zoellick
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Turkey says Iran resumes natural gas flow after technical cut

Turkey says Iran resumes natural gas flow after technical cut

Iran resumed the flow of natural gas to Turkey on Wednesday after a cut for technical reasons that lasted several days, Turkish Energy Minister Hilmi Guler said. "A new pipeline has become operational in Iran. They (Iranian officials) said this was a prob
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Oil drops three percent as US supplies grow

Oil drops three percent as US supplies grow

Oil prices fell 3 percent on Wednesday after a US government report showed a surprise increase in fuel stockpiles last week in the world's largest energy consumer. US light crude futures fell $1.52 to $44.24 a barrel after dropping to a low of $43.65, whi
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Oil drops three percent as US supplies grow

Oil drops three percent as US supplies grow

Oil prices fell 3 percent on Wednesday after a US government report showed a surprise increase in fuel stockpiles last week in the world's largest energy consumer. US light crude futures fell $1.52 to $44.24 a barrel after dropping to a low of $43.65, whi
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Wapda workers threaten protest

Wapda workers threaten protest

The workers of Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) have threatened 130,000 workers of Wapda would come in streets on December 29 and complete power shutdown if government failed to take back the decision of privatisation of Wapda. The protest de
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Call for continuous monitoring of pollution level in air

Call for continuous monitoring of pollution level in air

Monitoring the air pollution index in cities and towns through continuous measurement of sulphur dioxide, lead and suspended particle levels is essential for creating healthy environment. As such there is an urgent need for a healthy public policy in the
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Traffic signals become nightmare

Traffic signals become nightmare

Traffic signals along Abdullah Haroon Road and Shahrae Iraq have become a nightmare on weekdays. Regular traffic jams were witnessed at these crossings and the movement of vehicles' remains slow because of traffic jams. The result is that huge traffic pil
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Taap to stage country-wide demonstration against British Airways today

Taap to stage country-wide demonstration against British Airways today

The Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (Taap) will demonstrate in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Peshawar in front of the press clubs on December 23 against British Airways (BA) decision, reducing their commission on the sale of tickets from nine perc
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Women cricket tourney

Women cricket tourney

With a view to promote women cricket in Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has proposed to hold national women cricket championship in February/March 2005. All women cricket associations and women cricket clubs have been asked to get them registered w
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Air Falcon to launch flights on regular basis

Air Falcon to launch flights on regular basis

Air Falcon has obtained a licence to launch its scheduled charter flights on regular basis, which will cover domestic and regional destinations in its initial stage. By and large Air Falcon (Pvt) Ltd will base its freighter aircraft at Quaid-e-Azam Intern
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Moazzam takes charge of Dawood Bank president

Moazzam takes charge of Dawood Bank president

M. Moazzam Khan has taken over the charge as President and Chief Executive Officer of Dawood Bank Limited. Moazzam Khan is a commerce and law graduate from Karachi University and Diploma Associate and Fellow of the Institute of Bankers Pakistan. He has 34
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Dr Ashraf to deliver lecture at PILDAT

Dr Ashraf to deliver lecture at PILDAT

New Zealand Parliament Member Dr Ashraf Chaudhry will deliver a lecture on the topic of "Strengthening Democracy in Pakistan in the light of Global Parliamentary Experiences," organised by the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Deputy ruler of Dubai arrives

Deputy ruler of Dubai arrives

Deputy ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid al Maktoom, arrived here on Tuesday. He was received by the Punjab Minister Rana Qasim Noon, DG Protocol Colonel Mushtaq Hamdani, DIG Police Ghulam Haider Marth, DCO Imran Ahmed, DPO Arif Nawaz and other off
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices on Wednesday (December 22, 2004).

Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Kasuri greets Turkish counterpart

Kasuri greets Turkish counterpart

Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri telephoned Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul and congratulated him on the decision by the Brussels Summit on December 17 to start negotiations with Turkey on its accession to the European Union. Kasuri told the
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices on Wednesday (December 22, 2004).

Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Rashid hopes Zardari will play positive role

Rashid hopes Zardari will play positive role

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, has said that general elections in the country will be held in the year 2007. He was talking to reporters at a dinner hosted by Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Foundation here on Wednesday. The
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices on Wednesday (December 22, 2004).

Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
PPPP resents arrest of workers

PPPP resents arrest of workers

Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) protesting against arrest of its workers on the occasion of arrest of Asif Ali Zardari held a demonstration in front of Lahore Press Club on Thursday. Besides Qasim Zia head of PPPP Punjab, former Federal Mini
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Microsoft and MKRF sign MoU for utilising information technology tools

Microsoft and MKRF sign MoU for utilising information technology tools

Microsoft Pakistan and Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Foundation (MKRF) signed a memorandum of understanding for joint collaboration that underscores the importance of utilising effective information technology tools. Microsoft is partnering with MKRF to work on so
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
New gas reservoir found in Jhal Magsi

New gas reservoir found in Jhal Magsi

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has discovered a gas reservoir in Jhal Magsi district of Balochistan. Company's Managing Director Najam Hyder told a private TV channel that gas in the newly discovered reservoir is expected to produce 11 mi
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
350 graduates awarded degrees, meritorious awards

350 graduates awarded degrees, meritorious awards

As many as 350 graduates were awarded degrees, 11 top graduates of various faculties received gold medals and 61 departmental top candidates decorated with silver medals at the 3rd academic convocation of the University of Sindh in new millennium held at
Published 23 Dec, 2004 12:00am
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