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Print - 2005-03-23
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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: 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: 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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Million march in Lahore today

Million march in Lahore today

The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) will hold its second 'million march' in Lahore on Wednesday with PML-N's participation while Pakistan Peoples' Party will stay away. However, apparently the government dented its programme by announcing on Tuesday afterno
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Lawyers in twin cites observe strike

Lawyers in twin cites observe strike

The lawyers of the twin cities' lower courts observed complete strike and refrained from the court activities here on Tuesday. They demanded the dismissal of the additional session judge of Rawalpindi, Mirza Asad and police officials involved in thrashing
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
ARD stands divided on MMA's 'million march' call

ARD stands divided on MMA's 'million march' call

The Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) is facing a clear split and division on the issue of supporting MMA's call of the 'million march' at Lahore on March 23 and the wheel jam strike across the country on April 2 or otherwise. Former prime minis
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Qazi vows to change system through 'million march'

Qazi vows to change system through 'million march'

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) President Qazi Hussain Ahmad has vowed to change existing system through million marches. Addressing a protest caravan of the MMA at Liaquat Bagh prior to its departure for Gujranwala here on Tuesday, he claimed that masses w
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Rs 370 million irregularities detected in health ministry audit

Rs 370 million irregularities detected in health ministry audit

The Auditor-General of Pakistan has detected financial irregularities of more than Rs 370 million in the Ministry of Health. According to the audit report on the accounts of Federal Government (Civil) Audit Year 2003-04, the government hospitals are charg
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
PML-N denies deal with government

PML-N denies deal with government

People who had deals with dictators in past had caused undaunted damage to the country resulting in an alarming poverty, illiteracy, unemployment and lack of basic facilities to masses, said Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) senior vice president Sye
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Woman Imam

Woman Imam

Ahmed Nassef has posted the following on a discussion group: While most North American Muslim organisations remain either silent or come up with bizarre arguments against it, Mufti Sheikh Ali Gum'a, Egypt's top Islamic authority, has declared that woman-l
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Delaying tactics of KWSB

Delaying tactics of KWSB

Despite various complaints, Karachi Water & Sewerage Board, in its most disorganised system of water supply and defective policies is applying 'delayed-tactics' and opposing installation of 'water reading meters' in the main lines for the last 15 years an
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Thekedars of Islam

Thekedars of Islam

MMA has demanded immediate expulsion of the British High Commissioner for interfering in the internal affairs of Pakistan. The high Commissioner's only fault is that while addressing a seminar in Multan he asked the politicians "to prefer national interes
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Mugabe in balancing act as Zimbabwe crisis continues

Mugabe in balancing act as Zimbabwe crisis continues

Zimbabwe's veteran leader Robert Mugabe has been likened by critics to a man riding a lion - forced by pride to pose as a hero while facing the constant threat of being mauled. Political analysts say Mugabe has little chance of steering Zimbabwe out of it
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Prime Minister's advice

Prime Minister's advice

Chairing a meeting of the Monetary and Fiscal Policy Co-ordination Board (MFPCB) on 18th March 2005 in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz gave some sound advice to the State Bank Governor. He asked him to keep monetary expansion well within the target
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Fulfilling the promise of the red-letter day

Fulfilling the promise of the red-letter day

Coming in the midst of the heartening process of earnest efforts for peaceful co-existence between Pakistan and India, the anniversary of adoption of the historic Lahore Resolution, being celebrated today, should serve as a befitting occasion for an objec
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Jimmy artwork on display in US

Jimmy artwork on display in US

Pakistani Embassy in Washington DC has arranged a special function in connection with the Pakistan Day celebrations in honour of visiting Pakistani artist and social worker, Jimmy Engineer. The Embassy in its premises has displayed the prints of artwork a
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Efforts on to provide gas connections

Efforts on to provide gas connections

Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Company Limited (SNGPCL) is making strenuous efforts for providing maximum gas connections to domestic, commercial and industrial consumers on top priority basis in the country. Official sources told Business Recorder on T
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Indian scientists to attend UAF moot

Indian scientists to attend UAF moot

An 18-member delegation of Indian scientists will attend the 54th Alumni Association moot of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) being held here on March 28-29. According to a press statement of UAF, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shri V S Kokje wil
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
PTCL employees agree to work on contract

PTCL employees agree to work on contract

The Pakistan Telecom Employees Union (CBA) has threatened to jam the telecommunication system if their demands were not met forthwith and minimum salary was not fixed at Rs 10,000. Briefing the journalists here on Monday Union General Secretary Saifuddin
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Punjab adopts MIS to update revenue record

Punjab adopts MIS to update revenue record

Punjab Government is planning to launch a comprehensive land records management and information systems programme to protect and update the revenue record, and would introduce new electronic registration procedure for property in rural and the urban areas
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
ADB assisting government to enhance effectiveness of uplift projects

ADB assisting government to enhance effectiveness of uplift projects

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is assisting the government of Pakistan to enhance the effectiveness of development projects through results based monitoring and evaluation system. A key component of the proposed assistance is operationalisation of project m
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Multidimensional programme initiated to combat pollution

Multidimensional programme initiated to combat pollution

A multidimensional programme has been initiated aimed at combating with intensive threats of pollution caused by the establishment of ill-planned tanneries in and around Sialkot. Under the programme 40 percent pollution load had been controlled in tanneri
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US enhancing trade relations with Pakistan

US enhancing trade relations with Pakistan

The US Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker on Tuesday said that America has apprised the Indian and Pakistan governments about its reservations over gas-pipe line project from Iran to India via Pakistan. Talking to newsmen during his visit at NetSol IT Village her
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan, India urged to fight poverty and illiteracy

Pakistan, India urged to fight poverty and illiteracy

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)'s deputy parliamentary leader in the National Assembly, Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, on Tuesday advised the governments of India and Pakistan to fight poverty, illiteracy, injustice, deprivations, hunger and both should stre
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
German envoy hints at technology transfer

German envoy hints at technology transfer

Germany will convince its private sector for technology transfer while facilities would also be extended through GTZ programme to provide trained and skilled manpower to Pakistan. German Ambassador Dr Christoph Brummer said this while addressing a present
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Savul to head FPCCI body on excise

Savul to head FPCCI body on excise

Jamshid Savul, a renowned industrialist of NWFP has been nominated as chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) standing committee on excise. Jamshid Savul a prominent industrialist of the province is also a former pres
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Baloch leaders call on Khalil

Baloch leaders call on Khalil

Prominent politician and member national assembly (MNA) from Balochistan Maulana Muhammad Khan Shirani accompanied by Senators Dr M Ismail Buledi and Rehmatullah called on the NWFP Governor Khalil ur Rehman at Governor's House here on Tuesday. They remain
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Siemens receives 'Strategic Leadership Award'

Siemens receives 'Strategic Leadership Award'

Siemens Pakistan was awarded the "Strategic Leadership Award" at an impressive ceremony in Islamabad. The award has been instituted by Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Islamabad and Commonwealth of Learning Vancouver Canada. The objective of the award
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Munabao and Khokhrapar rail service from October 2

Munabao and Khokhrapar rail service from October 2

India and Pakistan have agreed to start rail service between Munabao and Khokhrapar, between provinces of Rajashtan and Sindh from October 2. Indian External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh said this on Tuesday in Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) while
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Transporters urged to facilitate commuters

Transporters urged to facilitate commuters

NWFP Governor Khalil-ur-Rehman has asked transporters to focus on their responsibilities; not to be influenced by anyone else and provide proper transport facilities to the commuters. Talking to a 20-member delegation of transporters, led by MPA Nigahat O
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
SDO identifies 78 small dam sites in NWFP

SDO identifies 78 small dam sites in NWFP

The Small Dams Organisation (SDO) of NWFP selected 78 potential sites to construct small water reservoirs to combat drought conditions in water scarce areas of the province. Out of these 63 sites have already been identified in different districts of the
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
PMAP supports PONM's wheel-jam strike call on March 31

PMAP supports PONM's wheel-jam strike call on March 31

The NWFP chapter of the Pukhoon Milli Awami Party (PMAP) on Monday asked the transporters, traders and businessmen of the province to fully participate in the wheel-jam strike call, given by the Pakistan Oppressed Nations Movement (PONM) for March 31. PMA
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
ANF to destroy 5,400-acre poppy crop in NWFP and Fata

ANF to destroy 5,400-acre poppy crop in NWFP and Fata

Force Commander Anti Narcotics Force (ANF), Peshawar Brigadier Mohammad Najmul Hassan Jameel on Tuesday informed that poppy crop cultivated over 5,400 acres in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) would be destroyed. Giving details of poppy erad
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Joint OIC training programme on entrepreneurship from March 28

Joint OIC training programme on entrepreneurship from March 28

Training of Trainers on Entrepreneurship Development for organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) member countries will be held at Karachi from March 28 to April 01, 2005, to promote Entrepreneurial culture in OIC countries and to encourage prospective ent
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Ghandhara Civilisation Week from March 28

Ghandhara Civilisation Week from March 28

Federal Minister for Tourism Dr Ghazi Ghulab Jamal has said that the new tourism policy will increase not only the foreign exchange earning but also boost the soft image of Pakistan. The minister was briefing media men about the Ghandhara Civilisation Wee
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Former NWFP minister alleges police victimisation

Former NWFP minister alleges police victimisation

A former provincial minister of NWFP Ghani-ur-Rehman has alleged victimisation at the hands of provincial government and police chief Kohat Range, DIG, Abdul Majeed Marwat. He demanded impartial inquiry of the incident through crime branch of police. Addr
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Traffic fumes damage human DNA

Traffic fumes damage human DNA

Exposure to traffic fumes can damage human DNA, potentially raising the risk of cancer, research suggests. Scientists at Taiwan's National Defence Medical Centre found raised levels of a key chemical, 8-OHdG, in the motorway toll booth operators. Elevated
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
WFP launches relief operation in NWFP

WFP launches relief operation in NWFP

The United Nation's food aid arm -the World Food Programme (WFP) Pakistan- has started emergency operation for distribution of food in the rains and snowfall-affected areas of NWFP free of cost. The unprecedented winter rains and excessive snowfall is a m
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Ban on stage dramas withdrawn temporarily

Ban on stage dramas withdrawn temporarily

Faisalabad District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Athar Hussain Khan Sial has decided to temporarily withdraw the ban imposed on stage dramas in Faisalabad in view of the assurance given by cinema owners and the theatre managements that the code of ethics r
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Opposition asked to adopt realistic approach

Opposition asked to adopt realistic approach

Senator Roshan Khurshid Barhocha Tuesday said that government was sincere to politically solve the Balochistan issues adding the Opposition should adopt realistic approach in this regard. Speaking at a PTV programme she said the central government had all
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
UHS employing innovative methods of education

UHS employing innovative methods of education

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has employed very impressive and innovative methods of education and evaluation which will train our doctors according to international standards and enhance their repute and credibility the world over. Presi
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Punjab spending Rs 750 million for industrial workers' welfare

Punjab spending Rs 750 million for industrial workers' welfare

The Punjab government is spending more than Rs 750 million on different schemes for the welfare of industrial workers during the current fiscal year in Sialkot district. Official sources told APP here on Tuesday that under the programme another housing co
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (March 22) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 23, 2005).
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Power-loom workers stage protest demonstration

Power-loom workers stage protest demonstration

NGOs members and Power looms workers, including their families, took out a procession to register their protest against non-implementation of labour laws in factories and non-provision of benefits to workers. The processionists also staged a sit-in outsid
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Towel industry in danger of closing down

Towel industry in danger of closing down

The towel processing industry, mostly Karachi-based, is in danger of closing down within a short time due to acute shortage of Caustic Soda and Soda Ash, the basic inputs for dyeing and processing. In a press release issued here on Tuesday, the Towel Manu
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Special show on Pakistan Day

Special show on Pakistan Day

A special exhibition will be organised at the National Museum of Pakistan on March 23 in connection with the Pakistan Day. A unique collection of photographs, documents of national heroes and works of art related to Freedom Movement would be put on displa
Published 23 Mar, 2005 12:00am