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Print - 2005-01-02
Peru inflation ends 2004 just inside new goal

Peru inflation ends 2004 just inside new goal

Peruvian consumer prices rose 3.48 percent in 2004, just below a revised official goal of 3.5 percent inflation, the government said on Saturday. Higher oil prices and a drought affecting farming helped push consumer prices up this year, forcing the gover
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 01, 2005).

Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 01, 2005).

Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday January 3, 2005.
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday January 3, 2005.
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday January 3, 2005.
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steady trend in open market

THE RUPEE: steady trend in open market

The rupee at the start of the new year showed steady trend versus the dollar in the open market as it maintained its overnight levels for buying and selling at 59.70 and 59.80, respectively.
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steady trend in open market

THE RUPEE: steady trend in open market

The rupee at the start of the new year showed steady trend versus the dollar in the open market as it maintained its overnight levels for buying and selling at 59.70 and 59.80, respectively.
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 01, 2005).

Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 01, 2005).

Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 01, 2005).

Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 01, 2005).

Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 01, 2005).

Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (January 01, 2005).

Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 01, 2005).

Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (January 01, 2005).

Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (January 01) and for Sunday (January 02, 2005).
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Cotton spot rates

Cotton spot rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (January 01, 2005).

Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Your rupee last month

Your rupee last month

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month (December 01 - 31, 2004).

Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (January 01) and the forecast for Sunday (January 02, 2005).
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (January 01, 2005).

Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (January 01, 2005).

Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Tsunami aid pledges near $2 billion

Tsunami aid pledges near $2 billion

UN secretary-general Kofi Annan could visit Indonesia this week as the international relief effort for Asia's tsunami victims nears two billion dollars in aid, UN officials said on Saturday. "International compassion has never, ever been like this," said
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Tsunami aid pledges near $2 billion

Tsunami aid pledges near $2 billion

UN secretary-general Kofi Annan could visit Indonesia this week as the international relief effort for Asia's tsunami victims nears two billion dollars in aid, UN officials said on Saturday. "International compassion has never, ever been like this," said
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Uninterrupted gas supply to fertiliser units ordered

Uninterrupted gas supply to fertiliser units ordered

The Petroleum and Natural Resources Ministry has directed gas companies to provide uninterrupted gas supply to fertilizer units to ensure additional production of urea for the Rabi season 2004-05, official sources told Business Recorder. This was disclose
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Uninterrupted gas supply to fertiliser units ordered

Uninterrupted gas supply to fertiliser units ordered

The Petroleum and Natural Resources Ministry has directed gas companies to provide uninterrupted gas supply to fertilizer units to ensure additional production of urea for the Rabi season 2004-05, official sources told Business Recorder. This was disclose
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Shoaib Khan remanded till January 8

Shoaib Khan remanded till January 8

Shoaib Khan, alleged to be the don of Karachi's underworld was remanded to the custody of Investigation Police Zone IV till January 8 by Judicial Magistrate Anwar-ul-Hasan Siddiqui on Saturday. Earlier, Investigation Officer produced the accused amid stri
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Papgai elects office-bearers for 2004-06

Papgai elects office-bearers for 2004-06

The new office-bearers of the Pakistan Association of Printing and Graphic Arts Industry (Papgai) were elected at a meeting of its Central Executive Committee held last week. Abdul Aziz Gauba as Chairman, Abbas Nooruddin as General Secretary and Ashraf Ah
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Prime Minister holds meetings with NWFP governor and chief minister

Prime Minister holds meetings with NWFP governor and chief minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday paid a short visit to the provincial metropolitan and held meetings with Governor NWFP Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah and Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani here at Governor House. He also attended the marriage ceremony
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
ITIF Asia 2005 from March 26

ITIF Asia 2005 from March 26

The International Trade & Industry Fair - ITIF Asia 2005 incorporates exclusive exhibitions and conferences on building and construction, engineering, auto and transport, agriculture and oil, gas and power sectors, and is expected to serve as a podium for
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Prime Minister assures all necessary resources to CBR

Prime Minister assures all necessary resources to CBR

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has appreciated the role of Chairman CBR Abdullah Yusuf and his team of tax managers for the organisation's excellent performance, exceeding revenue targets during July-December 2004-2005. According to the updated data, the CBR
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Prime Minister assures all necessary resources to CBR

Prime Minister assures all necessary resources to CBR

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has appreciated the role of Chairman CBR Abdullah Yusuf and his team of tax managers for the organisation's excellent performance, exceeding revenue targets during July-December 2004-2005. According to the updated data, the CBR
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
SBP will work out mechanism to monitor raw sugar import

SBP will work out mechanism to monitor raw sugar import

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would work out a mechanism to monitor raw sugar import to ensure that the incoming commodity does not exceed the limit of 0.2 million tons. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that the SBP is to follow the po
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
SBP will work out mechanism to monitor raw sugar import

SBP will work out mechanism to monitor raw sugar import

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would work out a mechanism to monitor raw sugar import to ensure that the incoming commodity does not exceed the limit of 0.2 million tons. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that the SBP is to follow the po
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan intends to involve World Bank on Baglihar dispute

Pakistan intends to involve World Bank on Baglihar dispute

Foreign Office Spokesman Masood Khan said on Saturday that Pakistan intends to involve the World Bank for the resolution of Baglihar Dam dispute. Reacting to Indian External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh's statement that Pakistan will not take the Bagliha
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan intends to involve World Bank on Baglihar dispute

Pakistan intends to involve World Bank on Baglihar dispute

Foreign Office Spokesman Masood Khan said on Saturday that Pakistan intends to involve the World Bank for the resolution of Baglihar Dam dispute. Reacting to Indian External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh's statement that Pakistan will not take the Bagliha
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
PSF price down by Rs 5 per kg

PSF price down by Rs 5 per kg

The polyester staple fibre (PSF) price has been reduced by Rs 5 per kilogramme from January 1, bringing it down from Rs 95 to Rs 90 per kilogramme. The decline is attributed to the bumper cotton crop in the country, which, according to market estimates, m
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
PSF price down by Rs 5 per kg

PSF price down by Rs 5 per kg

The polyester staple fibre (PSF) price has been reduced by Rs 5 per kilogramme from January 1, bringing it down from Rs 95 to Rs 90 per kilogramme. The decline is attributed to the bumper cotton crop in the country, which, according to market estimates, m
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Brisk economic activity widens trade deficit

Brisk economic activity widens trade deficit

The economic growth has been faster than anticipated which has widened the trade deficit during the last five months, Finance Ministry Spokesman Dr Ashfaq Hassan Khan told Business Recorder in an interview here on Saturday. Commenting on the first
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Brisk economic activity widens trade deficit

Brisk economic activity widens trade deficit

The economic growth has been faster than anticipated which has widened the trade deficit during the last five months, Finance Ministry Spokesman Dr Ashfaq Hassan Khan told Business Recorder in an interview here on Saturday. Commenting on the first
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Sale of diplomatic vehicles: foreign ministry permission made mandatory

Sale of diplomatic vehicles: foreign ministry permission made mandatory

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has made it mandatory for the diplomats/foreign missions operating in Pakistan to obtain prior permission for selling of duties/taxes-free vehicles, imported by them, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The copy of the
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Sale of diplomatic vehicles: foreign ministry permission made mandatory

Sale of diplomatic vehicles: foreign ministry permission made mandatory

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has made it mandatory for the diplomats/foreign missions operating in Pakistan to obtain prior permission for selling of duties/taxes-free vehicles, imported by them, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The copy of the
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Musharraf asks opposition to accept rule of majority

Musharraf asks opposition to accept rule of majority

President General Pervez Musharraf has said his government has introduced real democracy in the country and asked the opposition parties to accept the rule of majority for Pakistan's onward march towards sustainable development. Addressing a huge public g
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Musharraf asks opposition to accept rule of majority

Musharraf asks opposition to accept rule of majority

President General Pervez Musharraf has said his government has introduced real democracy in the country and asked the opposition parties to accept the rule of majority for Pakistan's onward march towards sustainable development. Addressing a huge public g
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan and India exchange nuclear facilities list

Pakistan and India exchange nuclear facilities list

Pakistan and India on Saturday exchanged information on nuclear installations and facilities, through diplomatic channels, said Foreign Office Spokesman Masood Khan. "Both countries exchange information on the first working day every year, according to Ar
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan and India exchange nuclear facilities list

Pakistan and India exchange nuclear facilities list

Pakistan and India on Saturday exchanged information on nuclear installations and facilities, through diplomatic channels, said Foreign Office Spokesman Masood Khan. "Both countries exchange information on the first working day every year, according to Ar
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
US soldier among 13 killed as bloodshed greets Iraq in 2005

US soldier among 13 killed as bloodshed greets Iraq in 2005

Iraqi insurgents made a bloody start to 2005 killing 13 people, including a US soldier and a Lebanese contractor, with promised nation-wide elections less than a month away. Two of the dead were beheaded by their killers, and one of the attacks, the drive
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
'President's address reflects his vigour to ensure progress'

'President's address reflects his vigour to ensure progress'

Parliamentary Secretary for Science and Technology Syed Ali Hassan Gillani on Saturday said the President' s address to the nation reflects his determination to ensure development and bring about healthy changes in the peoples' life. Commenting on the Pre
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
President's decision source of stabilityfor country: Prime Minister

President's decision source of stabilityfor country: Prime Minister

The Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said the President's decision to hold two offices is strictly in line with the constitution and the legislation. "This, in fact, is a decision which has the endorsement of elected Parliament and will be a source
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Six of a family buried alive

Six of a family buried alive

All the six members of a family buried alive here at a village Dhodial Nawansher when their house caved in due to landsliding on Saturday morning around 6 am after heavy rain. Afsar Khan, his wife Nasreen and their four children Khurram, Amir, Shehzad and
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Kashmiris to observe January 5 as Black Day

Kashmiris to observe January 5 as Black Day

Kash-miris on both sides of the divide including Pakistan and the world over will observe 'black day' on January 05. The black day is being observed on the call of government of Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) and All Parties Hurriyat Conference, a handout of AJ
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan stand with Thailand in hour of need: Shaukat

Pakistan stand with Thailand in hour of need: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday expressed condolences and sympathies over the loss of lives and property due to Tsunami in Thailand and said Pakistan stood with Thailand in that hour of need. He was talking to the Ambassador of Thailand Sornsilp P
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Yaum-e-Khatm-i-Nabuwat on January 7

Yaum-e-Khatm-i-Nabuwat on January 7

The Majlis Tahaffuz Khatm-i-Nabuwat Pakistan (MTKNP) has announced to observe "Yaum-e-Khatm-i-Nabuwat" in the country on January 7 too and to protest against the deletion of column of religion from the Machine Readable Passport (MRP) describing it a free
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Higher Education Commission to develop UET's Faisalabad campus

Higher Education Commission to develop UET's Faisalabad campus

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has approved a scheme submitted by University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore for development of its Faisalabad Campus. According to HEC, 209 acres of land donated by the Government of the Punjab for the p
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Rain spell puts wheat yield target within sight

Rain spell puts wheat yield target within sight

The current rains will have a very good impact on the wheat crop and the official production target of 20.2 million tons is likely to be achieved comfortably. The Wheat Commissioner Dr Qadir Bux Baloch while talking to APP on telephone stated this. He sai
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
MMA observes Black Day in southern Punjab

MMA observes Black Day in southern Punjab

The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) on Saturday observed the black day in the country to protest against undemocratic step of President General Pervez Musharraf of possessing two offices simultaneously. More than 400 participants wearing black arm-bands and
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Croker calls on Sherpao

Croker calls on Sherpao

United States of America Ambassador Ryan C. Croker called on Minister for Interior Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao here on Friday to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual interest. The envoy appreciated the role of Pakistan as a key ally in the war against te
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Security alert in Karachi

Security alert in Karachi

Maximum security alert was enforced in Karachi city since Friday night and continued on Saturday in view of the possible disruption of law and order due to protest call given by the opposition, reports UPP correspondent. Police and Rangers mobiles with se
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Jatoi asks opposition to adopt democratic norms

Jatoi asks opposition to adopt democratic norms

Federal Water and Power Minister Liaquat Ali Jatoi has asked the opposition to follow democratic principles and accept the decision of the Parliament on uniform issue in the national interest. In a statement on Saturday, the minister said that the minorit
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
MMA rallies fail to gain public support: Rashid

MMA rallies fail to gain public support: Rashid

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sheikh Rashid has urged the opposition to concentrate on public welfare projects and strengthen democracy after they failed to muster public support in protest rallies against the government on Saturday.
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
MMA urges Supreme Court to take suo moto notice of President's defiance

MMA urges Supreme Court to take suo moto notice of President's defiance

The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) on Saturday called upon the Supreme Court (SC) to take suo moto notice of President Musharraf's bypassing the constitutional deadline to relinquish his army post. "I think, asserting itself, the apex court should have tak
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
MMA observes Black Day against President's decision

MMA observes Black Day against President's decision

The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) observed 'black day' on Saturday by holding protest rallies and meetings throughout the country to show resentment against General Pervez Musharraf for breaking his promise and doing away with the agreement the government
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan to send more relief to tsunami-hit states

Pakistan to send more relief to tsunami-hit states

Pakistan has stepped up its efforts to provide disaster relief assistance to countries hit by earthquake and tsunamii in south and southeast Asia Foreign office spokesman Masood Khan, giving details of relief efforts, said six to seven sorties of two C-13
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
President condoles with Myanmar counterpart

President condoles with Myanmar counterpart

President General Pervez Musharraf has expressed Pakistani nation's condolences and sympathies to his Myanmar counterpart Senior General Khan Shwe over the loss of lives due to earthquake and Tsunami. In a message to the Myanmar leader, Musharraf also off
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Ufone plans franchise centres in major cities

Ufone plans franchise centres in major cities

Ufone president and CEO Babar Khan on Saturday said entry of two more cellular companies in the country was not a threat to his company. He rather called the entry of these companies as a sign of promoting healthy competition in the cellular sector. He to
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Students advised to adopt friendly attitude

Students advised to adopt friendly attitude

Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi, Professor Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui has urged upon students to uphold the high conceptions of life like truth and honesty with enlightened minds and broad vision for the real progress of society. In his message
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
City Council members protest delay in release of honourarium

City Council members protest delay in release of honourarium

Members of the Karachi City Council staged a walkout to protest inordinate delay in the release of their honourarium arrears on Saturday. They strongly criticised government officials for producing unnecessary hurdles in the release of their honourarium a
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Two arrested over Kabul bombings

Two arrested over Kabul bombings

Afghan intelligence forces have arrested two suspects for orchestrating the deadly car-bombing of a US security firm and a suicide bombing in Kabul on the orders of al-Qaeda, an Afghan official said on Saturday. The first suspect, a Tajik national called
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Two arrested over Kabul bombings

Two arrested over Kabul bombings

Afghan intelligence forces have arrested two suspects for orchestrating the deadly car-bombing of a US security firm and a suicide bombing in Kabul on the orders of al-Qaeda, an Afghan official said on Saturday. The first suspect, a Tajik national called
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Indirect exporters demand withholding tax paying facility

Indirect exporters demand withholding tax paying facility

The exporters of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have demanded of the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) to provide withholding tax paying facility to indirect exporters similar to direct exporters. SME exporters, attending a meeting of the Union of Small
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Indirect exporters demand withholding tax paying facility

Indirect exporters demand withholding tax paying facility

The exporters of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have demanded of the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) to provide withholding tax paying facility to indirect exporters similar to direct exporters. SME exporters, attending a meeting of the Union of Small
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Indirect exporters demand withholding tax paying facility

Indirect exporters demand withholding tax paying facility

The exporters of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have demanded of the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) to provide withholding tax paying facility to indirect exporters similar to direct exporters. SME exporters, attending a meeting of the Union of Small
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Telecom share in GDP likely to double in five years

Telecom share in GDP likely to double in five years

The share of telecom sector in the GDP is expected to increase from 1.7 to 3 percent in the next five years, when new operators would launch their networks in the country. Pakistan is expecting a foreign direct investment (FDI) of $5 to 8 billion in fixed
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Telecom share in GDP likely to double in five years

Telecom share in GDP likely to double in five years

The share of telecom sector in the GDP is expected to increase from 1.7 to 3 percent in the next five years, when new operators would launch their networks in the country. Pakistan is expecting a foreign direct investment (FDI) of $5 to 8 billion in fixed
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
US soldier among 13 killed as bloodshed greets Iraq in 2005

US soldier among 13 killed as bloodshed greets Iraq in 2005

Iraqi insurgents made a bloody start to 2005 killing 13 people, including a US soldier and a Lebanese contractor, with promised nation-wide elections less than a month away. Two of the dead were beheaded by their killers, and one of the attacks, the drive
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
President's Relief Fund: banks to receive donations for tsunami victims

President's Relief Fund: banks to receive donations for tsunami victims

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday advised all the banks to receive donations for President's Relief Fund for tsunami victims through their branches across the country. The federal government has decided to open with immediate effect a fund as '
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Pakistani among two beheaded in Saudi Arabia

Pakistani among two beheaded in Saudi Arabia

An Iraqi and Pakistani were beheaded on Saturday in Saudi Arabia after being convicted of drug trafficking, the interior ministry said in a statement. Matar bin Hussein bin Bakheit al-Khazaali, an Iraqi national, was executed in the northern town of Arar,
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Deadly diseases threaten survivors in tsunami-hit Asia: WHO

Deadly diseases threaten survivors in tsunami-hit Asia: WHO

The first signs of potentially deadly diseases are threatening survivors in areas hit by killer tidal waves in Asia, the World Health Organisation said on Saturday. "There are increasing reports of diarrhoeal disease outbreaks coming from displaced person
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Body expanded for speedy resolution of sales tax disputes

Body expanded for speedy resolution of sales tax disputes

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has expanded the ''alternate dispute resolution (ADR) committee for sales tax'' taking the total number of private members up to 36 for speedy resolution of sales tax disputes. Out of 25 new members, 14 are representativ
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Body expanded for speedy resolution of sales tax disputes

Body expanded for speedy resolution of sales tax disputes

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has expanded the 'alternate dispute resolution (ADR) committee for sales tax' taking the total number of private members up to 36 for speedy resolution of sales tax disputes. Out of 25 new members, 14 are representatives
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Body expanded for speedy resolution of sales tax disputes

Body expanded for speedy resolution of sales tax disputes

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has expanded the 'alternate dispute resolution (ADR) committee for sales tax' taking the total number of private members up to 36 for speedy resolution of sales tax disputes. Out of 25 new members, 14 are representatives
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Oil prices help Colombia October trade surplus

Oil prices help Colombia October trade surplus

Colombia ran up a trade surplus of $161.6 million in October as exports jumped 30.2 percent during the month helped by high oil prices, government data showed on Friday. The country's trade surplus totalled $897.3 million during the first 10 months of 200
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
President's Relief Fund: banks to receive donations for tsunami victims

President's Relief Fund: banks to receive donations for tsunami victims

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday advised all the banks to receive donations for President's Relief Fund for tsunami victims through their branches across the country. The federal government has decided to open with immediate effect a fund as '
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Venezuelan inflation ends 2004 down at 19.2 percent

Venezuelan inflation ends 2004 down at 19.2 percent

Venezuela's 12-month inflation ended the year at 19.2 percent, nearly eight points below the 2003 figure and just below recent government forecasts, the Central Bank said Friday. The fall in inflation is the latest in a series of positive economic figures
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Legg Mason's Miller beats S&P 500 for 14th year

Legg Mason's Miller beats S&P 500 for 14th year

Famed stockpicker Bill Miller of Legg Mason Inc. has outperformed the Standard & Poor's 500 index for a 14th straight year, a feat no other mutual fund manager has accomplished since at least 1960. Miller's Value Trust fund had lagged the returns, includi
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Hero Honda bike sales rise 44 percent

Hero Honda bike sales rise 44 percent

India's biggest motorcycle maker, Hero Honda Motors Ltd, sold 230,751 bikes in December, up 44 percent from 160,191 units in the same month a year earlier, the company said on its Web site on Saturday. The automaker, in which India's Munjal family and Jap
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Palestinian premier links calm to statehood talks

Palestinian premier links calm to statehood talks

Prime Minister Ahmed Qorie said on Saturday Palestinians should halt armed violence only if there was a credible peace process with Israel leading toward a viable Palestinian state. In linking calm to peacemaking, Qorie appeared to take a tougher line tha
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
Pakistani among two beheaded in Saudi Arabia

Pakistani among two beheaded in Saudi Arabia

An Iraqi and Pakistani were beheaded on Saturday in Saudi Arabia after being convicted of drug trafficking, the interior ministry said in a statement. Matar bin Hussein bin Bakheit al-Khazaali, an Iraqi national, was executed in the northern town of Arar,
Published 02 Jan, 2005 12:00am
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