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Print - 2005-03-23
Kyrgyz leader defiant after unrest, rules out force

Kyrgyz leader defiant after unrest, rules out force

Kyrgyz President Askar Akayev, facing violent protests in the south over a disputed election, on Tuesday defiantly backed the poll as legitimate but ruled out massive use of force to end the unrest. Akayev broke silence over the protests, in which opposit
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Britain's top share index rebounds off six-week low

Britain's top share index rebounds off six-week low

Britain's top shares eked out slim gains on Tuesday after recovering from a morning fall to six-week lows as Severn Trent and other utilities rose and benign US economic figures soothed concerns that policymakers will favour further interest rate rises. B
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Bonds: late rally emerges after General Motors slams market again

Bonds: late rally emerges after General Motors slams market again

The European corporate bond market took a beating on Tuesday as bonds of General Motors plumbed new lows, although by late in the session traders said there were signs of recovery in some sectors. Short-dated GM bonds came under severe pressure early in t
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Bonds: late rally emerges after General Motors slams market again

Bonds: late rally emerges after General Motors slams market again

The European corporate bond market took a beating on Tuesday as bonds of General Motors plumbed new lows, although by late in the session traders said there were signs of recovery in some sectors. Short-dated GM bonds came under severe pressure early in t
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Indian shares down

Indian shares down

Indian share prices closed 1.82 percent lower Tuesday amid weak global equity markets ahead of an expected hike in US interest rates, dealers said. They said the broad market fell as local investors squared off positions ahead of the March 31 financial ye
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US Stocks: Tuesday's unofficial close

US Stocks: Tuesday's unofficial close

US stocks rose on Tuesday, as gains in tobacco shares helped and investors waited for word on whether Federal Reserve officials will keep its current policy to raise interest rates at a gradual pace, as expected. Altria Group Inc, parent of cigarette make
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Dollar eyes recent two-week highs

Dollar eyes recent two-week highs

The dollar held near a recent two-week high against the euro and the Swiss franc on Tuesday as investors waited to hear what the Federal Reserve will say after an expected interest rate increase due later in the day. The Fed is widely expected to raise in
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Sterling steadies

Sterling steadies

Sterling was steady against the euro and held above one-month lows against the dollar on Tuesday after weak UK consumer price data failed to shift the market's focus away from an expected US interest rate rise. Britain's CPI inflation rate came in at an a
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Indian rupee and bonds slip

Indian rupee and bonds slip

The Indian rupee and government bonds slipped on Tuesday in thin trade as state-run banks, key players in both markets, were shut by a one-day nation-wide strike by bank employees protesting against banking sector reforms. Some one million bank workers we
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Ten dead in Minnesota school shooting

Ten dead in Minnesota school shooting

A high school student shot dead nine people and then killed himself on Monday at Minnesota's Red Lake Indian Reservation in the worst school shooting since the 1999 Columbine massacre, authorities said. Among the dead at Red Lake High School were a male s
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US judge refuses more feeding in Schiavo case

US judge refuses more feeding in Schiavo case

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a request from the parents of Florida woman Terri Schiavo to reinsert her feeding tube, dealing a blow to attempts by the US Congress and the White House to prolong her life. Schiavo's parents, Bob and Mary Schindler, i
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Reform yes, but at an Arab pace: leaders

Reform yes, but at an Arab pace: leaders

Arab countries will carry out political reforms at their own pace and not be lectured on them, leaders said on Tuesday. "Just as we refrain from giving lessons to others, we will not tolerate being told what to do. No one, from the Arab world or anywhere
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Venezuela plans sugar, grain and oil firms

Venezuela plans sugar, grain and oil firms

Venezuela's government said on Tuesday it planned to create a state-run sugar company and a cereal and oil seeds enterprise as part of President Hugo Chavez's agrarian reforms for the poor. Information Minister Andres Izarra said a government cabinet had
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
World Water Day puts precious resource in spotlight

World Water Day puts precious resource in spotlight

A UN-backed International Decade for Water kicked off on Tuesday with addresses, media-friendly demonstrations and awards aimed at drawing attention to the plight of the world's most plentiful but most abused resource. Placed under the banner "Water for L
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
North Korea not opposed to nuclear talks, says premier

North Korea not opposed to nuclear talks, says premier

North Korea is not opposed to six-party talks on its nuclear programme and could return to negotiations when conditions were "mature", the reclusive nation's premier said on Tuesday. Premier Pak Pong-ju's comments, reported by Chinese state TV during a vi
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Iran vows to keep nuke fuel plans

Iran vows to keep nuke fuel plans

Iran vowed on Tuesday, ahead of key talks with three European powers, to press ahead with its nuclear fuel programme despite US fears it may be planning to develop bombs. "The people and government of Iran are determined to open their way through the tort
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Israel dismantles Tulkarem control

Israel dismantles Tulkarem control

Israel dismantled a major checkpoint in the northern West Bank district of Tulkarem on Tuesday, signalling a transfer of security control to armed Palestinian forces who deployed across the city. The giant Anabta metal gate, which lies on the main road ea
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
No time to make hot tea? Take a pill

No time to make hot tea? Take a pill

Indian scientists said Tuesday they have developed a "tea pill" which can be carried in the pocket to be chewed when desired for the same refreshing effect as a freshly-brewed cuppa. The four-member team based in the north-eastern state of Assam - the hea
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US extends waiver of missile proliferation sanctions on China

US extends waiver of missile proliferation sanctions on China

The United States has extended a waiver of missile proliferation sanctions against certain Chinese government activities, the State Department said Tuesday. "On March 17, we extended for another six months the waiver of import penalties against certain Ch
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Iraq parliament to start forming government by Saturday

Iraq parliament to start forming government by Saturday

Iraq's parliament will convene by Saturday to elect a speaker and try to reach agreement on a government to end a political crisis in the country, politicians said. The assembly's first working session will be held at the weekend after the Shia and Kurdis
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Singapore and Taiwan dollar fall to one-month lows

Singapore and Taiwan dollar fall to one-month lows

The Singapore dollar and the Taiwan dollar fell to one-month lows on Tuesday on concern the US Federal Reserve may signal a faster pace of interest rate increases, making Asian assets less attractive to investors. The Singapore dollar fell as much as two-
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Hong Kong dollar steady

Hong Kong dollar steady

The Hong Kong dollar was trapped in a narrow range against the greenback on Tuesday, while interbank rates rose ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting on speculation that it would signal a quicker pace of future rate rises. After shuffling between 7.7990 and
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Dollar races up with Fed in view

Dollar races up with Fed in view

The dollar rose to two-week highs against the euro and the Swiss franc on Monday on speculation the US Federal Reserve may signal a more aggressive pace of interest rate rises at its meeting Tuesday. The Federal Open Market Committee is widely expected to
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Dollar firm ahead of Fed meeting

Dollar firm ahead of Fed meeting

The dollar stayed in sight of two-week highs against the euro and the yen on Tuesday ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting that could point to interest rates rising at a faster pace in the future. At the meeting, due to start at 1400 GMT, Fed policy makers a
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Swiss franc steady versus dollar ahead of Fed

Swiss franc steady versus dollar ahead of Fed

The Swiss franc was stable against the dollar and the euro on Tuesday as traders were poised ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting later in the session where US interest rates are expected to rise. The dollar changed hands at 1.1782/88 Swiss francs in early
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar easier on speculative sales

US MIDDAY: sugar easier on speculative sales

Raw sugar futures closed with small losses Tuesday on speculative sales, but trade buying tied to talk of possible consumer purchases blunted the losses in the market, analysts said. The New York Board of Trade's May raw sugar contract eased 0.01 cent to
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan Resolution in retrospect

Pakistan Resolution in retrospect

Pakistan owed her emergence to four outstanding leaders - Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (1817-98), Maulana Mohamed Ali Jauhur (1878-1931), Mohammad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948), and Allama Iqbal (1877-1938). They had provided intellectual and political leadership to Indi
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
The March to Pakistan

The March to Pakistan

Five-and-sixty years ago the subcontinent witnessed an event of epic proportions. A major shift had occurred in the tectonic plates of All-India politics, whose tremors were felt across the length and breadth of South Asia. Lahore was its epicenter. It wa
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
A search for national identity

A search for national identity

The Quaid-i-Azam was a great lawyer. He never appeared before a Court without full preparation of the case. This habit of doing a through homework extended to all his activities. Planning and homework always went together with him. The homework was in kee
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan Day - some reflections

Pakistan Day - some reflections

This year Pakistan Day has come at a time when the country finds itself ones again at the crossroads and up against a sea of troubles. In such a demoralising environment our thoughts go back to those electrifying days when Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Quaid-i-Azam's call for stamping out corruption

Quaid-i-Azam's call for stamping out corruption

When Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah studied law at Lincoln's Inn in London one of his favourite books was a thought-provoking one on Morality written by one of Britain's renowned statesmen, Lord Morley. He commanded an excellent reputation for impeccabl
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
March 23, 1940: a turning point in Indian history

March 23, 1940: a turning point in Indian history

After the 'War of Independence' in 1857, the Muslims in the subcontinent were not only dominated by the Hindus in various walks of life, their religious, cultural and economic progress were also put to great stake. The Hindu majority wanted them to live u
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
The reasons behind adopting Lahore Resolution

The reasons behind adopting Lahore Resolution

The nation will celebrate today the Pakistan Day with traditional zeal and fervour for the historic "Lahore Resolution" of 23rd March, 1940, which played an important role in the struggle for the freedom movement of our country. The day recalls that Islam
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold probes higher on short positions

US MIDDAY: gold probes higher on short positions

US gold futures bounced from three-week lows early Tuesday as traders ditched a few short positions added in Monday's hefty sell-off before a decision on US interest rates in the afternoon, dealers said. In other precious metals, silver rose from six-week
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper races up on sharp selloff

US MIDDAY: copper races up on sharp selloff

US copper futures started with steep gains early Tuesday, when some participants needed to cover short positions a day after a sharp selloff, traders said. On Monday, some fund investors sold holdings in copper as well as other commodities after deciding
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans firm on commodity fund buying

US MIDDAY: soyabeans firm on commodity fund buying

Soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade bounced higher early Tuesday on a mild recovery after the sharp price slide on Monday, traders said. The recovery was limited after a month-long rally led by commodity fund buying. The stronger dollar on Mond
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn mixed on consolidation trade

US MIDDAY: corn mixed on consolidation trade

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were narrowly mixed early on Tuesday in choppy consolidation trade, traders said. At 10:05 am CST (1605 GMT), corn was up 1/2 to down 3/4 cent. May was up 1/4 at $2.14-3/4 per bushel. Locals were the main buyers
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat rises on consolidation trade

US MIDDAY: wheat rises on consolidation trade

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures were higher Tuesday morning, consolidating after the steep declines of the previous two sessions, traders said. As of 10:30 am CST (1630 GMT), CBOT May wheat was up 2-1/2 cents at $3.45 per bushel, with deferreds up 1/
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
MMA fails to prove claim of march attendance: Rashid

MMA fails to prove claim of march attendance: Rashid

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday said that Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) has miserably failed to prove its claim for "million march" in Rawalpindi. "They could not even muster the support of the people in thousands
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa extends losses on spread trading

US MIDDAY: cocoa extends losses on spread trading

New York cocoa futures closed modestly weaker amid thinly traded volumes Tuesday, with market players focusing on spread trading between contracts following the previous session's sharp drop, traders said. The New York Board of Trade's front-month May coc
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee futures up on roaster buying

US MIDDAY: coffee futures up on roaster buying

New York arabica coffee futures settled firmer across the board Tuesday, with light trade and roaster buying snapping four straight sessions of sagging prices, market sources said. The New York Board of Trade's front-month May arabica delivery rose 0.70 c
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
European gold edges up

European gold edges up

Gold prices nudged higher in Europe on Tuesday afternoon but activity was restrained before the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. Spot gold stood at $432.00/432.70 by 1548 GMT compared with late New York's $431.00/431.50 on Monday when the
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Metals crawl higher

Metals crawl higher

Base metals edged up on Tuesday on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on a weaker dollar, but trade was subdued and cautious before the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, traders said. Three-months copper closed at $3,279, up $29 from Monday's
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
London cocoa mixed

London cocoa mixed

London cocoa futures ended mixed on Tuesday as the market consolidated following the previous day's sharp decline. Liffe's benchmark May settled two pounds up at 936 pounds a tonne after shifting 2,894 lots in a 932-946 range. Any fundamental concerns wer
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
New York cotton surges

New York cotton surges

Cotton futures sprang to a firm close Tuesday on speculative short-covering and trade buying as the market staged a strong rebound from recent losses, analysts said. The New York Board of Trade's key May contract shot up 1.26 cents to end at 51.38 cents a
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
London coffee slips

London coffee slips

London's robusta coffee logged moderate losses on Tuesday after a session spent following the New York market's fluctuations, dealers said. Liffe's benchmark May futures contract slipped $9 to $999 a tonne after shifting 7,190 lots between $990 and $1,020
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Oil dips from highs, Opec mulls output rise

Oil dips from highs, Opec mulls output rise

Oil rolled back a little on its recent gains on Tuesday, but concerns about the rapid rate of demand growth this year kept spot prices above $57, within reach of last week's record high. US crude traded down 26 cents to $57.20 a barrel, compared to the pe
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
EU to push approving GMOs, could come in few weeks

EU to push approving GMOs, could come in few weeks

Europe will quietly press ahead with authorising more genetically modified (GMO) crops, if necessary without the blessing of EU governments or the majority of European consumers, the EU's executive said on Tuesday. The first could be approved in a matter
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
NWFP seeking compensation for water share

NWFP seeking compensation for water share

NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has said that the provincial government is seriously considering negotiating compensation for its water share flowing to other provinces. This issue is going to be raised at the highest forum, he added. He was addres
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
NWFP seeking compensation for water share

NWFP seeking compensation for water share

NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has said that the provincial government is seriously considering negotiating compensation for its water share flowing to other provinces. This issue is going to be raised at the highest forum, he added. He was addres
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
564 prisoners handed over to India

564 prisoners handed over to India

As many as 564 Indian prisoners including 528 fishermen and 36 others, were released by the government of Pakistan at Joint Check Post Wahga on Tuesday. Indians prisoners were handed over by the Deputy Director-General of the Pakistan Rangers, Brigadier S
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Corrigendum

Corrigendum

The news item regarding increase in employment published in this newspaper on March 21, 2005 has created some misunderstanding. To clear the misunderstanding, the relevant paragraph of SBP report is being quoted which says: "According to the Labour Force
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA Pakistan Government Bond Index (BMA-PGBI) yield observed an increasing trend, which moved BMA-PGBI value down by around 15 bps. Main determinant of downward movement in yield was inflation figures as well as further tightening of monetary policy. We d
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Corrigendum

Corrigendum

The news item regarding increase in employment published in this newspaper on March 21, 2005 has created some misunderstanding. To clear the misunderstanding, the relevant paragraph of SBP report is being quoted which says: "According to the Labour Force
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA Pakistan Government Bond Index (BMA-PGBI) yield observed an increasing trend, which moved BMA-PGBI value down by around 15 bps. Main determinant of downward movement in yield was inflation figures as well as further tightening of monetary policy. We d
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Mengal meets Prime Minister

Mengal meets Prime Minister

Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources Muhammad Naseer Khan Mengal on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and discussed the prevailing political situation in Balochistan. The minister also briefed the Prime Minister on the activit
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA Pakistan Government Bond Index (BMA-PGBI) yield observed an increasing trend, which moved BMA-PGBI value down by around 15 bps. Main determinant of downward movement in yield was inflation figures as well as further tightening of monetary policy. We d
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (March 22, 2005).

Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (March 22, 2005).

Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Shujaat discusses Balochistan issue with Shaukat

Shujaat discusses Balochistan issue with Shaukat

Pakistan Muslim League (PML) president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain met Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday and discussed the current situation in the country. The meeting held at the Prime Minister House. The PML president lauded the initiative by the Pri
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Shujaat discusses Balochistan issue with Shaukat

Shujaat discusses Balochistan issue with Shaukat

Pakistan Muslim League (PML) president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain met Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday and discussed the current situation in the country. The meeting held at the Prime Minister House. The PML president lauded the initiative by the Pri
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 22, 2005).

Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Religious Board for Modarabas set up

Religious Board for Modarabas set up

The Federal Government has reconstituted the Religious Board for Modarabas with former Justice Mahboob Ahmed as its chairman, and Zakar Hussain Sialvi and Dr Sher Muhammad Zaman as members. The board has been reconstituted for a term of three years and wo
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 22, 2005).

Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Religious Board for Modarabas set up

Religious Board for Modarabas set up

The Federal Government has reconstituted the Religious Board for Modarabas with former Justice Mahboob Ahmed as its chairman, and Zakar Hussain Sialvi and Dr Sher Muhammad Zaman as members. The board has been reconstituted for a term of three years and wo
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 22, 2005).

Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Allegations against PTCL and Paknet refuted

Allegations against PTCL and Paknet refuted

The Internet Service Provider Association of Pakistan (Ispak) has taken up the issue that Paknet was not paying the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) for the services provided to Paknet by the PTCL. The caption of the story conveyed an imp
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Eight nominations filed for Senate by-poll

Eight nominations filed for Senate by-poll

A total of 8 candidates have filed nomination papers to contest the by-poll for a Senate seat, vacated by Commander Khalil-ur-Rehman after taking oath as the Governor NWFP. The candidates, who filed nominations with the office of the Provincial Election C
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Citibank, Inbox and GO CDMA announce 3C deal

Citibank, Inbox and GO CDMA announce 3C deal

Citibank N.A. Pakistan and Inbox Business Technologies, along with GO CDMA (the WLL phone service) on Tuesday embarked on a strategic alliance to offer customers an integrated computing solution, complete with a Personal Computer, a state-of-the-art Wirel
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Textile sector may have more incentives in next budget: minister

Textile sector may have more incentives in next budget: minister

Textile Minister Mushtaq Ali Cheema on Tuesday said that more incentives might be included in the next budget for the textile sector. While visiting the office of Pak Oman Investment Company, the minister appreciated the efforts of the Board of Pakistan T
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Imtiaz appointed Chief Executive Officer of EDB

Imtiaz appointed Chief Executive Officer of EDB

The Ministry of Industries, Production and Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan, has announced the appointment of Imtiaz A. Rastgar as the Chief Executive Officer of EDB - Engineering Development Board, Pakistan. The EDB is a government organisatio
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Reap urged to notice QRC incompatibility to Care system

Reap urged to notice QRC incompatibility to Care system

The small and medium sized rice exporters have invited the attention of Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (Reap) Chairman Syed Najaf Hussain Shah to the incompatibility of Quality Review Committee (QRC) to the Customs Administrative Reforms (Care) wh
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
EU seeks action plan to improve KFH facilities

EU seeks action plan to improve KFH facilities

The European Union (EU) has sought an action plan from Pakistan, it is pursuing to bring the improvement in Karachi Fish Harbour (KFH) with a specific timeframe for its completion to pave the way for resumption of seafood exports to European countries, re
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Illegal sale of smuggled and substandard fuel decried

Illegal sale of smuggled and substandard fuel decried

Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association has vehemently criticised illegal sale of smuggled and substandard fuel at illegal petrol filling stations in various parts of Karachi and across the province. The association said that a powerful 'mafia' backed by s
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan international educational exhibition from March 29

Pakistan international educational exhibition from March 29

More than 110 educational institutions would participate in the 15th Pakistan International Educational Exhibition (PIEE), to be held from March 29 to April 3 in Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi. The PIEE is being organised by the World Learning Bureau (WLB
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
PTCL to provide 19,000 new connections

PTCL to provide 19,000 new connections

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has planned to provide 19,000 new telephone connections during re-launch of 'Bahar Package' in the metropolis. This was stated by the Executive Vice President (Operations) South of PTCL Rehmatullah on Tues
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Synergy wins ABBY award

Synergy wins ABBY award

Synergy Advertising has won the silver award in recently held ABBY Awards 2004 in Mumbai, India. These awards are privileged for the creative excellence in advertising in India. Synergy Advertising has won this honour in the Best of Pakistan category for
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan Steel chief inspects phone poles

Pakistan Steel chief inspects phone poles

Pakistan Steel Chairman Lieutenant General Abdul Qayyum (Retd) has inspected telephone poles being manufactured for the first time for the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) by the Steel Mills in Kot Lakhpat, Lahore. He was accompanied by L
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
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