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Print - 2005-02-05
US MIDDAY: soya falls

US MIDDAY: soya falls

Soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were pressured on Friday, with the March contract falling below key support of $5, amid outlooks for a huge South American crop, traders said. Importers were also beginning to switch their business to Brazil
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper declines

US MIDDAY: copper declines

US copper futures fell early Friday as the dollar recovered some of its earlier losses following a spate of US economic data, traders said. "The data out this morning knocked us down a little bit as the dollar lost some ground, but it did not have as big
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold trims losses

US MIDDAY: gold trims losses

US gold futures fell but steadied just above fresh 3-1/2-month lows early Friday as follow-through liquidation from a previous sell-off and talk of central bank sales pressured the metal, traders said. April delivery gold at the New York Mercantile Exchan
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Flour mill owners warned of action for overcharging

Flour mill owners warned of action for overcharging

Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister on Food and Agriculture Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi has warned the flour mill owners of strict action if they would sell atta above the government's fixed price. He said a vigilance team was also being constituted to check rise in
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan Navy ships return from tsunami-hit areas

Pakistan Navy ships return from tsunami-hit areas

After completion of relief operation ie giving more than 1000 tons of relief goods, medical assistance to more than 12,000 patients and operating about 250 surgeries in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, Pakistan Navy ships Moawin and Khaibar returned to Karachi po
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Judges' killing case: DIG, two DPOs and two doctors granted bail

Judges' killing case: DIG, two DPOs and two doctors granted bail

A full bench of Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to Deputy Inspector-General of Police Mohammad Iqbal, and two District Police Officers along with two doctors, in the Judges' killing case of Sialkot Central Jail each against deposit of Rs 100,
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Industrial base widening: Tareen

Industrial base widening: Tareen

Federal Minister for Industry and Production Jehangir Khan Tareen on Friday said Pakistan was standing at the kick-off stage to expand its industrial base. "Industrial parks are being opened in every big city of the country. The industrial zones would be
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Call for lifting ban on export of rice to Mexico

Call for lifting ban on export of rice to Mexico

Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Vice President Akbar Abdullah on Thursday has urged the Mexican trade delegation to help in lifting ban imposed by the Mexico on Pakistani rice. The issue was already raised by President Gene
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Relief operation in Chitral continues

Relief operation in Chitral continues

Rehabilitation activities are continuing in full swing in the rain and snowfall affected areas of the district Chitral to reduce difficulties of the affected. It may be recalled that 11 persons were killed and 183 injured due to heavy rainfall in differen
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
President and Prime Minister reiterate support to Kashmir cause

President and Prime Minister reiterate support to Kashmir cause

President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz have reiterated Pakistan's moral, political and diplomatic support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their struggle for their legitimate rights, saying Pakistan believes that a just an
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Workshop suggests setting up of trauma centres

Workshop suggests setting up of trauma centres

Speakers in a three-day workshop, referring to changing pattern of trauma in Karachi city and the Sindh province itself, underscored urgency for the provision of trauma centres in the province and the metropolis respectively. Submission was made during th
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Sindh Chief Minister launches PML membership drive

Sindh Chief Minister launches PML membership drive

Sindh Chief Minister and Pakistan Muslim League (PML) Sindh President Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim on Friday launched the membership drive of the party in the Sindh province at a ceremony held at Muslim League House. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Arbab described
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Baqr Eid and butchers

Baqr Eid and butchers

At Eid-ul-Azha, the number of sacrificial animals is too large to be handled by the professional butchers, particularly during the first day when most of the faithful wish to slaughter the sacrificial animal. The butchers offer their expertise and
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Estonia at war with drug smugglers, drug abuse

Estonia at war with drug smugglers, drug abuse

One of the few good things Estonians can recall from more than half a century under Soviet totalitarian rule was the absence of a widespread drugs problem in the Baltic state. But after regaining independence in 1991 and the subsequent easing of border re
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Azeri newspaper in quest for Iranian apology

Azeri newspaper in quest for Iranian apology

Iran calls it a mistake, but a fiesty daily newspaper in Azerbaijan says the flying of an Azeri flag upside-down in Tehran during a visit last week by the Azeri leader was a national insult and is fervently demanding that Iran officially say it is sorry f
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Solidarity with the people of Kashmir

Solidarity with the people of Kashmir

Pakistani nation and Kashmiris all across the world will join hands to voice for the right of self-determination for the people of held Kashmir and to support their just struggle against atrocities being committed by the Indian occupied forces on February
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
The King's coup

The King's coup

The King of Nepal, Gyandra, dismissed the government of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Tuesday, declaring a state of emergency. In a military style take-over, following the dismissal of the government, dozens of politicians were arrested while many
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Showcasing our products and potential

Showcasing our products and potential

President General Pervez Musharraf, while inaugurating Expo 2005 trade exhibition in Karachi, the largest ever held in the country with over 1000 participants from 77 countries, stated that Pakistan was a growing economy, poised to take advantage of its g
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Korea Zinc profits up on strong metal prices

Korea Zinc profits up on strong metal prices

South Korea's Korea Zinc Co Ltd, the world's largest refiner of zinc, said on Friday its revenue and net profit jumped last year despite falls in production and sales, helped by bullish metal prices.
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Korea Zinc profits up on strong metal prices

Korea Zinc profits up on strong metal prices

South Korea's Korea Zinc Co Ltd, the world's largest refiner of zinc, said on Friday its revenue and net profit jumped last year despite falls in production and sales, helped by bullish metal prices.
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
CVA conference

CVA conference

The conference of Commonwealth Veterinary Association (CVA) (Asia region) will be held in Lahore in September this year. A large number of veterinary scientists from Australia, England, New Zealand, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, and Fiji have confirmed th
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Murderer awarded death sentence

Murderer awarded death sentence

Rawalpindi District and Sessions Judge Abdul Qayyum has awarded death sentence to a murderer and three-year jail term to his companion. According to details, the Additional District and Sessions Judge, after hearing arguments of the two sides, found one S
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Workshop on reproductive health concludes

Workshop on reproductive health concludes

Member National Assembly (MNA) Kashmala Tariq stressed the need for effective advocacy and awareness about the health problems prevailing in the country and for providing relief to poor people. The MNA was addressing concluding session on a "Reproductive
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
IDBP announces PLS profit rates

IDBP announces PLS profit rates

The Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan (IDBP) has announced the following rates of profit on PLS deposits for six months period ended December 31, 2004.

Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
NGOs network for disabled at provincial level proposed

NGOs network for disabled at provincial level proposed

With a view to organising and co-ordinating the services for the disabled in Punjab, a network of NGOs working for rehabilitation of the disabled must be established under patronage of the Punjab Special Education Department. This recommendation was made
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Health mela

Health mela

The Punjab University's health centre will hold 'health mela' in the second week of March to create awareness about various diseases. During the event, a walk of teachers, students and university employees will also be held. Vice-chancellor Arshad Mehmood
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Grand opera gala successfully organised at French Consulate General

Grand opera gala successfully organised at French Consulate General

French Consul General Jean-Yves Berthault and Hasan Ali Khan, Managing Director LU Biscuits who has been awarded the prestigious French medal "Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite" for promoting cultural and economic relations between France and Pakist
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Fata lady councillors call on NWFP governor's wife

Fata lady councillors call on NWFP governor's wife

A delegation of newly elected lady councillors from Fata called on Begum Shamim Iftikhar, wife of the NWFP Governor here at Governor House on Friday. The delegation comprising Begum Zeenat Anjam of Mohmand Agency, Begum Perveen Zaman, Suraya Kanwal Afridi
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Concern voiced over rise in Leishmaniasis cases

Concern voiced over rise in Leishmaniasis cases

Experts expressed grave concern over sharp increase in the number of Leishmaniasis cases in Pakistan, especially in Sindh and Balochistan, as 8119 cases have been reported only in 47 days from interior Sindh, and urged to focus on preventive medicine to r
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
AIOU to expand network in NWFP

AIOU to expand network in NWFP

A high-level meeting held with the NWFP Governor Lieutenant General Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah (Retd) in the chair at the Governor House here on Friday reviewed the possibility to further streamline the functioning of Allama Iqbal Open University as well
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
UK's laser therapy expert due on February 6

UK's laser therapy expert due on February 6

James Carroll, Managing Director THOR International Ltd, UK will be visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Pakistan Association of Plastic Surgeons and Hand Surgeons from 6th to 9th February, 2005. During his stay in Pakistan, James will give presentation
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
KESC promises uninterrupted supply in Muharram

KESC promises uninterrupted supply in Muharram

Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) will make arrangements for uninterrupted power supply to consumers during first 10 days of Muharram and no power shutdown would be made during these days.
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Syrian Chamber chief invites Pakistani trade team

Syrian Chamber chief invites Pakistani trade team

Farouk Dib Joud, Vice President, Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FSCCI), has invited Muhammad Saeed, President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), to organise a delegation comprising government offi
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
FPCCI flays IPBCC freight raise

FPCCI flays IPBCC freight raise

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), being part of India-Pakistan-Bangladesh-Ceylon-Conference (IPBCC), should not allow the conference for arbitrary increase in freight rates. In a statement Chairman of the Standing Committee on Ports and Shipp
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Medical sciences graduation curriculum needs revision: AKU president

Medical sciences graduation curriculum needs revision: AKU president

President of the Aga Khan University Dr Shamsh Kassim-Lakha has said greater emphasis on research, effective communication with and caring for patients and emphasis on mental health problems are the core issues that need immediate attention of family medi
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
World Bank keen to explore marble resources

World Bank keen to explore marble resources

The World Bank (WB) has expressed its keen interest in exploration of Pakistan's high quality marble resources and its processing on modern lines. This was disclosed by All Pakistan Marble Association (APMA) Chairman Sanaullah Khan while talking to newsme
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Pak-Polish business council to be set up

Pak-Polish business council to be set up

Dsariusz Wiecaszek, President of Poland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), and Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), have agreed to establish Pakistan-Poland Joint Business Counci
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Speakers for capacity building in WTO field

Speakers for capacity building in WTO field

There was an urgent need for capacity building in the field of world trade organisation (WTO) and in this regard the Ministry of Commerce should induct professionals from the private sector. Speakers expressed these views while addressing a four-day semin
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Russian team visits Railways headquarters

Russian team visits Railways headquarters

A three-member delegation of Russian railways visited the railway headquarters and met Federal Minister for Railways, Mian Shamim Haider here on Friday. During the meeting, various matters of mutual interest came under discussion. Moreover, one-day divisi
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Cracker blasts stir panic

Cracker blasts stir panic

Two explosions on Friday morning in the city created panic and scared people living in the vicinity of the Chief Minister House and Expo Centre who feared repetition of the blasts after some interval. City Police Chief Tariq Jamil is reported to have desc
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Rs 1.48 billion development plan for Rawalpindi approved

Rs 1.48 billion development plan for Rawalpindi approved

The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has announced that it will launch development projects of Rs 1.48 billion to give the city a beautiful look. Briefing the mediamen about the development plans of the authority, the RDA Managing Director, Brig Per
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Nissan launches new range of automobiles

Nissan launches new range of automobiles

Nissan Motor Co Ltd on Friday announced launching of its new range of automobiles with the release of four models in Pakistan. Speaking at a press conference vice-president Marketing & Sales of Nissan's General Overseas Market Yasuki Hashimoto said new mo
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Saudi Arabia to be approached for fixation of Umrah pilgrims quota

Saudi Arabia to be approached for fixation of Umrah pilgrims quota

The Saudi government will be requested to fix the quota for Pakistani Umrah pilgrims monthwise for facilitating capacity planning by the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to avoid any untoward incident and mismanagement. This was decided at a meeting
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
BRIDGE NOTES: A frivolous call to the tournament director cost a slam

BRIDGE NOTES: A frivolous call to the tournament director cost a slam

The social bridge in Bangalore clubs falls short of the accepted standards of the game, but people playing there are certainly above average in behavioural attitude and age. They play bridge at the clubs for a pure pastime without any thought for improvin
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
South African company to buy Pakistani Mushshak

South African company to buy Pakistani Mushshak

A South African company will purchase five Mushshak trainer aircraft from Pakistan. The Uni Group Holdings signed a contract with the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex during IDEAS 2004 for the purchase, pending the issuance of Type Acceptances Certificate by
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
SPORTS WORLD: Shoaib Akhtar's career in jeopardy

SPORTS WORLD: Shoaib Akhtar's career in jeopardy

Sportsmen are considered ambassadors of friendship, goodwill and amity for the country they belong, but in the case of Pakistan spineless characters in the national sports never miss a chance to defame the country by indulging in activities prejudicial to
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Per capita income to touch $700: Shaukat

Per capita income to touch $700: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz declared on Friday that the government is pursuing the goal of a growth rate of seven to eight percent for the next several years. He was speaking as chief guest after performing the inauguration of the new laboratory complex o
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
SPORTS WORLD: Sweet wins put Pakistan in final

SPORTS WORLD: Sweet wins put Pakistan in final

In an emotion-filling performance the Pakistani pack brought down West Indies in a nerve-wracking scenario at the Perth Stadium to qualify for the tri-series best of three finals against the redoubtable Australians. An impregnable Pakistani score of 307
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
'People's empowerment process starts in Fata'

'People's empowerment process starts in Fata'

NWFP Governor Lieutenant General Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah (retd) has said the process of people's empowerment in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) has begun that would be taken to conclusion. He said this while addressing the Kurram Agency
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan and India survey teams to meet on February 8

Pakistan and India survey teams to meet on February 8

Survey teams of India and Pakistan will meet at Joint Check Post Wagah from February 8 to 11 to carry out joint processing of the data collected during survey of pillars along the horizontal segment of Sir Creek area. The computation work, spread over fou
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
BOOK REVIEW: 'Cutting Free'

BOOK REVIEW: 'Cutting Free'

"Cutting Free" is an autobiographical balance sheet showing personal losses and gains that Salma Ahmed now has chosen to live with. The book spread over 325 pages contains all about her life, life-partners who turned out to be her attackers, batterers and
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
SECP chief visits NCEL

SECP chief visits NCEL

Chairman SECP, Tariq Hassan paid a visit to the National Commodity Exchange Limited (NCEL) on Friday. During the visit, the SECP chief held a meeting with the directors and management of the NCEL to review and assess the progress of the exchange in the pa
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Bhai Mardana, founder of Rubabi clan of musicians

Bhai Mardana, founder of Rubabi clan of musicians

The origin of the Rubabi clan of musicians is linked to Bhai Mardana, the rubab-playing lifelong companion of Guru Nanak Dev, founder of Sikh religion. The descendents of Bhai Mardana, now known as the Rubabis, have contributed much to the r
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
CDA facing paucity of funds to buy fire fighting equipment

CDA facing paucity of funds to buy fire fighting equipment

Capital Development Authority (CDA) will establish four fire sub stations in Islamabad for which it has not the available resources to acquire much-needed fire fighting equipment to meet any disastrous-like situation in the federal capital, informed sourc
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: Exhibition of Morten Krogvold

LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: Exhibition of Morten Krogvold

An exhibition of photographs, army band contests, mushaira at a local college and preparations for annual Jashn-e-Baharaan were the highlights of the week ending January 30. A two-week exhibition of photographs by Norwegian photographer Morten Krogvold ti
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Withdrawal of raise in POL prices demanded

Withdrawal of raise in POL prices demanded

Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Tariq Sadiq said on Thursday that the recent increase in oil prices was regressive, and urged Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to intervene and order its withdrawal. The ICCI President stated that the
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
CAPITAL CULTURAL SCENE: Mix of icy weather and interesting activities

CAPITAL CULTURAL SCENE: Mix of icy weather and interesting activities

The first event was watching an internationally acclaimed film titled 'Khamosh Paani' that was screened in the NIC auditorium under the auspices of Pakistan-India Forum for Peace and Democracy (PIPFPD) and Action Aid. The public response to the movie was
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
New Umrah policy to be announced next month

New Umrah policy to be announced next month

The government is likely to announce a new comprehensive Umrah policy in the next month for the facilitation of the pilgrims. "A four-member committee has devised a comprehensive policy for facilitation of pilgrims," said Federal Minister for Religious Af
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Interview of Adil Najam: 'Knowledge is the most valuable asset'

Interview of Adil Najam: 'Knowledge is the most valuable asset'

Dr Adil Najam is an Associate Professor of International Negotiation and Diplomacy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, USA. He holds a Ph.D. in International Environmental Policy and two master's degrees from MIT DrNajam is also
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Smeda facilitates revival of textile sector

Smeda facilitates revival of textile sector

The Small & Medium Entrepreneur Development Authority (Smeda) is working on revival of the textile sector in NWFP. The province produces traditional fabric 'Khaddar' in Matta Mughal Khail, Rajjar of district Charsadda and Islampur in Swat and Khawari dist
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
MMA to form human chain to express solidarity

MMA to form human chain to express solidarity

The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) would form human chain to express solidarity with Kashmiris and holding a public meeting at Chowk Ghantha Ghar at the end of rally on Kashmir day on Saturday. MMA district president Mufti Hidayatullah Passrorvi stated thi
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
'PML-N won't join hands with MMA'

'PML-N won't join hands with MMA'

A leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N Begum Memona Hashmi, MNA has said that there was no truth in the speculation of deal between military rulers and PPPP and this disinformation are being spread to weaken the opposition. Talking to newsmen here on Friday
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
CURRENT TOPICS: Brouhaha about Balochistan

CURRENT TOPICS: Brouhaha about Balochistan

Crisis plagued Pakistan has another on hand. A long-standing political virus hitherto ignored in that sick province is threatening an epidemic. Doctor Musharraf's response was a knee jerk reaction when he threatened to annihilate those spreading the germs
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Traffic police collect Rs 4 million in January

Traffic police collect Rs 4 million in January

Rawalpindi traffic police collected an amount of Rs 4 million through fining about 25,083 vehicles on the violation of traffic rules in various parts of the city during January. Talking to APP here on Friday, Deputy Superintendent Traffic Police Malik Mat
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Safe blood

Safe blood

Blood donors are unsung heroes who make a huge contribution in saving someone's life. For people who may have a friend or a family member in need, the blood available for transfusion is truly precious. A person who rolls his sleeve to give blood to help a
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Solidarity Day: Qayyum seeks world support for Kashmir solution

Solidarity Day: Qayyum seeks world support for Kashmir solution

Former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Mohammad Abdul Qayyum Khan has called upon the international community to pressurise India to stop violation of basic human rights in Kashmir and comply with the United Nation (UN) Resolutions.He stated t
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Transfusion medicine and blood banking

Transfusion medicine and blood banking

Doctors stress upon the importance of safe blood to eradicate diseases like Thalassaemia, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis. There is a dire need to raise awareness amongst the people since prevention is better than cure. The importance of private sector's role in t
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
CPP demands arrest of Captain Hammad

CPP demands arrest of Captain Hammad

The Communist Party of Pakistan (CPP) immediately demanded the arrest of Captain Hammad, withdrawal of all military, rangers and FC forces from Sui and Dera Bugti, allowing the Baloch people to decide about their resources and no more cantonments in Baloc
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (February 04) and the forecast for Saturday (February 05, 2005).
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Basant in Lahore: 'law and order to be maintained'

Basant in Lahore: 'law and order to be maintained'

Acting Advocate General Punjab (AGP) said on Friday that law and order situation will be maintained on the occasion of 'Basant' and no illegal activity will be allowed. The acting AGP, Hanif Khatana appeared on two identical petitions against Basant. He i
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Key stock market movements at 1800 GMT - February 04

Key stock market movements at 1800 GMT - February 04

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 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
'Pakistan, India must build people-to-people contact'

'Pakistan, India must build people-to-people contact'

Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Aziz Ahmad Khan said 'people-to-people' contact between Pakistan and India would help remove misunderstandings and promote harmony between the two neighbours. Talking to leading Indian national daily 'The Hindu' durin
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (February 04, 2005).

Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Resources being utilised to provide basic amenities to masses

Resources being utilised to provide basic amenities to masses

District Nazim Attock Major Tahir Sadiq (Retd) has said that present government is utilising all out resources to provide basic amenities of life to the people. This he said, while addressing Jand Bar Council here on Friday. MPA Pir Abbas Mohy-ud-Din, Civ
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Saarc summit postponement: Pakistan questions India's justification

Saarc summit postponement: Pakistan questions India's justification

Foreign Office spokesman Masood Khan has said that there is no weight in India's justifications for not attending the 13th Saarc summit in Dhaka, and the decision has disappointed the people and authorities in Bangladesh. India announced its inability to
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Industrial rehabilitation plan underway

Industrial rehabilitation plan underway

The Federal government has prepared a well-knitted plan for rehabilitation of existing industrial estates of the country, official sources told Business Recorder here on Thursday. The government, under the plan, would contribute up to 50 percent of
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Demonstration against deletion of religion column

Demonstration against deletion of religion column

Religious activists on Friday staged a demonstrations throughout the country as a protest against the deletion of column of religion from the Machine Readable Passport (MRP) and to press the authorities for restoration of this column so that non-Muslims c
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (February 04, 2005).

Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Adulterated chilli powder, other items recovered from factory

Adulterated chilli powder, other items recovered from factory

Hundreds of bags, containing adulterated chillies, turmeric, along with rice powder, husk of wheat, oil and chemical colours used in the adulteration, have been recovered in a crack down against the adulteration mafia. Following reports of sale of adulter
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (February 04) and for Saturday (February 05, 2005).
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Promotion

Promotion

Najib Tariq, director (pension), Wapda, has been promoted and posted as director-general, finance (budget and co-ordination), vice Muhammad Jarjis, who is retiring from service on attaining the age of superannuation. Najib Tariq has assumed the charge of
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Plan launched to improve water resources

Plan launched to improve water resources

Punjab government has launched a comprehensive programme to improve the water resources within the province and to take maximum benefit of available water. In this programme, focus of government is on construction of small dams, rehabilitation of irrigati
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Cyber crime case accused granted bail

Cyber crime case accused granted bail

A division bench of High Court of Sindh (SHC) comprising Justice Sarmad Jalal Osmany and Justice Mohammad Mujeebullah Siddiqui on Friday granted bail to an accused in Cyber crime case. Ch Umar Azmat, booked under section 420.468/471/34 P.P.C by CID police
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Psychotherapy, counselling termed crucial to check addiction

Psychotherapy, counselling termed crucial to check addiction

Psychotherapy and effective counselling are imperative to check the increasing menace of drug addiction. This was the consensus reached among the speakers of a seminar on "Changing Attitudes to Drugs Use and Its Consequences", organised jointly by Allevia
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (February 04, 2005).

Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Lok Virsa Museum to observe Kashmir Day

Lok Virsa Museum to observe Kashmir Day

The Minister of State for Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, Mohammad Ali Durrani, on Friday said that Kashmir is the jugular vein of Pakistan and in order to express solidarity with the Kashmiri brethren, for the first time in the history, Lok Virsa Muse
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (February 04, 2005).

Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Chinese envoy calls on Saadat

Chinese envoy calls on Saadat

Ambassador People's Republic of China Zhang Chunxiang called on Air Chief Marshal Kaleem Saadat, Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters Chaklala, on Friday. They remained together for some time and discussed matters pertaining to pr
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (February 04, 2005).

Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Oil and gas co-operation discussed with Russian envoy

Oil and gas co-operation discussed with Russian envoy

Ambassador of the Russian Federation Sergey N.Peskov called on Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Amanullah Khan Jadoon here on Friday and discussed matters pertaining to promoting Pak-Russia co-operation in the oil and gas sector. Secretary Pe
Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
KKI closing rates of currency notes

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Friday (February 04, 2005).

Published 05 Feb, 2005 12:00am
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