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Print - 2005-04-18
Nations sing praises of departing World Bank leader

Nations sing praises of departing World Bank leader

World Bank outgoing president James Wolfensohn received an adulatory ovation this weekend as he orchestrated his last big gathering of the powerful lender, but campaigners struck a discordant note. Wolfensohn will be replaced on June 1 by US Deputy Defenc
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
India launches $1.5 billion rural health drive

India launches $1.5 billion rural health drive

India launched on Tuesday (12 April) an ambitious plan to provide health care to its rural poor, committing an initial 67 billion rupees or 1.5 billion dollars to the programme. Calling the announcement of the programme a "very important day" of his 11-mo
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
UK experts to track carbon dioxide emissions

UK experts to track carbon dioxide emissions

A group of British experts on Tuesday (12 April) launched a program to track the amount of carbon dioxides generated in hundreds of houses and businesses, as part of a government-backed scheme to cut "greenhouse gas" emissions and fulfil international ple
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Golfers' yips may be movement disorder

Golfers' yips may be movement disorder

Yips, a condition that plagues professional and amateur golfers alike and leaves them unable to complete a stroke, may be a movement disorder similar to writer's cramp and musician's cramp, researchers reported this week. The finding supports suspicions t
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Two-thirds of lethal Asian flu virus destroyed: WHO

Two-thirds of lethal Asian flu virus destroyed: WHO

Some two-thirds of the 3,700 laboratories worldwide that received samples of a killer flu virus in test kits have destroyed them as instructed, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday. Most of the labs are in the United States, but the rest are
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Indonesian volcanoes subside despite Java quakes

Indonesian volcanoes subside despite Java quakes

Indonesian scientists are monitoring nine volcanoes after a string of moderate earthquakes caused rumbles on Java island. Two quakes recorded on Friday morning, of magnitude five and six respectively, rattled western parts of Java near Bandung city. Java
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Polio eradication close, but cash and clout needed

Polio eradication close, but cash and clout needed

With just a little more cash and a lot more political clout, polio could become the second dread disease to be wiped off the Earth, experts said on Tuesday (12 April). The world effort to eradicate polio is short only $75 million. And leaders of the few c
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
20 children having hole-in-heart in Kot Ghulam Muhmmad

20 children having hole-in-heart in Kot Ghulam Muhmmad

As many as 20 children were identified of having hole in their hearts in Kot Ghulam Muhammad and its suburbs. According to a social worker of the town, Rajab Kambhar, conducted a survey in Kot Ghulam Muhammad and the adjoining areas, revealed that 20 chil
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
US Food and Drug Administration warns Pfizer and Bayer

US Food and Drug Administration warns Pfizer and Bayer

US regulators said on Friday they have issued warnings about misleading advertisements for Pfizer Inc's allergy drug Zyrtec and Bayer AG's impotence pill Levitra. The Food and Drug Administration sent letters to both companies telling them to immediately
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Clinton plans to provide AIDS treatment to children worldwide

Clinton plans to provide AIDS treatment to children worldwide

Former US president Bill Clinton on Monday (11 April) announced a plan to provide treatment for more than 60,000 AIDS-infected children in China and nine other countries, expanding a program already underway in Thailand and Brazil. The William J. Clinton
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Diphtheria and measles strike in twin cities

Diphtheria and measles strike in twin cities

Several cases of diphtheria and measles among children have been reported in Islamabad and Rawalpindi over the past few weeks, raising concerns about the effectiveness of routine child immunisation on the ground. "An emergency operation against the two di
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
UN panel calls for cuts in ozone-friendly chemicals amid pollution fears

UN panel calls for cuts in ozone-friendly chemicals amid pollution fears

International scientists on Monday (11 April) called for more cuts in the chemicals used in refrigerators, air conditioning units and plastic foams, and better recycling in an attempt to reduce their harmful impact on climate. The recommendation by the In
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
HEALTH UPDATE: computer keyboards can spread germs in hospitals

HEALTH UPDATE: computer keyboards can spread germs in hospitals

Harmful bacteria can survive as long as 24 hours on computer keyboards, a study released on Monday (10 April) showed, highlighting what could be a growing threat as hospitals increase investment in technology, The study carried out at North-western Memori
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
HEALTH UPDATE: variety of activities may lower dementia risk

HEALTH UPDATE: variety of activities may lower dementia risk

A variety of activities like exercise, household chores and even dancing, can help people avoid Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, US researchers said on Thursday (14 April). They found that variety was more important for preventing dementia than to
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
HEALTH UPDATE: regular intake of aspirin above 50 can save lives

HEALTH UPDATE: regular intake of aspirin above 50 can save lives

Tens of thousands of lives could be saved each year if everyone over the age of fifty take aspirin regularly. According to a new report that taking a single aspirin tablet everyday could prevent the quarter of all heart attacks and stress, BBC reported. R
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
HEALTH UPDATE: cure for all types cancers in five years?

HEALTH UPDATE: cure for all types cancers in five years?

A cure for all types of cancer could be available on the NI-IS within five years, say scientists in Manchester. The world's first patient trials in a technique which genetically engineers cells will take place at the city's Christie Hospital later this ye
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
HEALTH UPDATE: waist size indicates risk of diabetes and heart

HEALTH UPDATE: waist size indicates risk of diabetes and heart

Waist size is a good indicator of a person's risk of insulin resistance - an early stage in the development of diabetes and heart disease, researchers said on Friday (15 April). Waist circumference is already recognised as an independent sign of potential
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Turkish Cypriots elect pro-unity president

Turkish Cypriots elect pro-unity president

Turkish Cypriots reiterated their support on Sunday for moves to reunite the ethnically divided island, electing pro-settlement leader Mehmet Ali Talat as president to replace outgoing hawk Rauf Denktash. With more than 90 percent of ballot boxes counted,
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Blair out front as opponents target each other

Blair out front as opponents target each other

Britain's Liberals urged voters on Sunday to gang up on the main opposition Conservatives and wreck their high command as a clutch of polls showed Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair set fair for re-election. New opinion polls put Blair's Labour party ahead
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Iraqi and US forces search for hostages

Iraqi and US forces search for hostages

Iraqi troops backed by US forces mounted fresh raids in a town south of Baghdad on Sunday but failed to find any of the Shia hostages reported to have been threatened with death by Sunni guerrillas. A senior Shia official in Baghdad had said up to 150 hos
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Taleban bomb trucks carrying oil for US military

Taleban bomb trucks carrying oil for US military

A bomb planted by Taleban rebels destroyed five trucks carrying oil for the US military in Afghanistan and wounded three drivers, a senior Afghan army official said. The pre-dawn blast destroyed one of the trucks parked outside Kandahar airbase - a major
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Anti-Israel protests hit Indonesian cities

Anti-Israel protests hit Indonesian cities

Tens of thousands of Muslim Indonesians on Sunday held a peaceful anti-Israel protest and rallied outside the US embassy in what police said appeared to be the largest demonstration the city has seen in years. Local radio reported that thousands of others
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Dostam quits militia leadership

Dostam quits militia leadership

Afghan warlord Abdul Rashid Dostam on Sunday resigned as head of his feared northern militia to take up a post in President Hamid Karzai's government, his deputy said. Dostam, one of Afghanistan's most powerful warlords, was appointed by Karzai as chief o
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Cardinals withdraw into solemn seclusion to elect next pope

Cardinals withdraw into solemn seclusion to elect next pope

Cardinals from 52 countries withdrew into solemn seclusion Sunday ahead of an ultra-secret conclave during which they will choose the 265th pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. The 115 cardinals moved into the purpose-built, hotel-like Santa
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Abbas willing to co-ordinate Gaza withdrawal

Abbas willing to co-ordinate Gaza withdrawal

The Palestinian Authority is willing to coordinate with Israel on an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza but still wants to know more about Israel's plans, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Sunday. After talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in t
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
China refuses apology as fresh anti-Japanese protest continues

China refuses apology as fresh anti-Japanese protest continues

China Sunday refused to offer an apology to Japan even as tens of thousands of Chinese demonstrators hit the streets in fresh anti-Japanese protests across the nation. Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing delivered the blunt message to his Japanese counte
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Rice to balance democracy and terror war with Russia

Rice to balance democracy and terror war with Russia

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice wants to tie Russia closer to the West with trade incentives and only tempered criticism of its eroding democracy during a two-day trip to Moscow this week. The former Soviet specialist will visit Moscow to shore up
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Austria's firebrand Haider elected head of new far-right party

Austria's firebrand Haider elected head of new far-right party

Austria's far-right firebrand Joerg Haider was elected president of a new political party as the group was formally launched Sunday, in a gamble that could put at risk the country's ruling coalition. Haider was elected unanimously bar one abstention by th
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Four killed in Bangladesh-India border firing

Four killed in Bangladesh-India border firing

Four people were killed in an exchange of fire between Indian and Bangladeshi border troops while their top officials were wrapping up a meeting in Dhaka, security officials said on Sunday. The victims of Saturday's gunbattle included two soldiers of Indi
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
PAKISTAN CUSTOMS COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM (PACCS)

PAKISTAN CUSTOMS COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM (PACCS)

The objective of Customs reform process was to enhance organisational efficiency of Pakistan Customs, transform it into a modern organisation performing its functions as per best practices and international standards. As the clearance of international car
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Impact of Care on Business

Impact of Care on Business

The CARE project will be beneficial not only to the importers and exporters but to all direct and indirect stake holders involved in this system. Broadly speaking the businesses of importers, exporters, industrialists, ware house keepers. Shipping lines a
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Role of Container Terminals in promotion of Pakistan's external trade

Role of Container Terminals in promotion of Pakistan's external trade

Exports are a major source of foreign exchange revenue for a country and container terminals need to implement such processes that ensures expeditious handling of export cargo without loss of value along the supply chain. The container terminals facilitat
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Customs Administrations Reforms (CARE)

Customs Administrations Reforms (CARE)

It is a moment of great pleasure and pride for me to commemorate the launching of Pilot Project of Customs Administrative Reforms. Central Board of Revenue has achieved a milestone today by launching and implementing this Project. The Central Board of Rev
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Message from Chairman Central Board of Revenue

Message from Chairman Central Board of Revenue

This is a moment of immense happiness and pride for Central Board of Revenue. Today by the grace of Almighty Allah, we are celebrating the launching of Pilot Project of Customs Administrative Reforms (CARE). These distinctions are not easily achieved and
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Message from Minister of State for Finance

Message from Minister of State for Finance

The onset of Customs Administrative Reforms (CARE) marks the transition of Pakistan Customs into a futuristic, progressive and responsive organisation. The Central Board of Revenue and the department deserve full appreciation for reaching this milestone.
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Message from Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Message from Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan

It is a matter of pride and pleasure that Pakistan Customs Computerised System (PACCS), a pilot project for Customs Administrative Reforms is being launched today. This has, indeed, laid the foundation of an integrated, automated and facilitative national
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Message from President Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Message from President Islamic Republic of Pakistan

October 99 is now more than five years behind us. At that time, when circumstances beyond my control, brought me to the helm of state affairs. I had a feeling that God Almighty has placed upon me the heaviest of the responsibilities of my life to steer th
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Workshop on Turkish textile machinery held

Workshop on Turkish textile machinery held

The Turkish Textile Machinery Manufacturers and Accessories Association (TEMSAD) held a workshop at the Sheraton Darbar Hall to introduce and promote the Turkish textile manufacturers and companies the opportunity to introduce and meet Pakistani industria
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
FFBL and Shell to witness growth

FFBL and Shell to witness growth

Fauji Fertiliser Bin Qasim (FFBL) and Shell Pakistan Ltd, are expected to register an improvement of 160 percent and 137 percent in their profits for the first quarter ended March 31 owing to increase in prices and higher demand. A report of First Capital
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
FFBL and Shell to witness growth

FFBL and Shell to witness growth

Fauji Fertiliser Bin Qasim (FFBL) and Shell Pakistan Ltd, are expected to register an improvement of 160 percent and 137 percent in their profits for the first quarter ended March 31 owing to increase in prices and higher demand. A report of First Capital
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Thai environmentalism squares off against development after tsunami

Thai environmentalism squares off against development after tsunami

Thailand's natural beauty has long lured millions of foreign vacationers, but after the tsunami a row is brewing over how best to protect the environment while accommodating surging tourism. Barely 100 days after giant waves pummeled the resort-cluttered
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Robust growth of South Asian GDP: World Bank report

Robust growth of South Asian GDP: World Bank report

Global economic growth reached 3.8 percent in 2004, the fastest rate in four years. Developing countries outgrew high-income countries, and the gains were widespread all developing regions grew faster in 2004 than their average over the last decade. But g
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
The unanswered questions

The unanswered questions

I heard a voice from my heart asking me very thoughtful questions about our patriotism and sincerity. How responsible citizens are we? I just want to ask why the people of our nation have become so egotistical that they only think and care about their own
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Stock market debacle

Stock market debacle

I make the following suggestions to make the stock market a stable and reliable institution.To avoid, hedging, Satabazee, daily intra-day insider trading, volatile rumours, speculation, frauds, monopolisation, manipulation by a few stock bro
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Oil majors keep a distance on Alaska drilling

Oil majors keep a distance on Alaska drilling

Major oil producers are taking a wait-and-see attitude as a showdown looms in Washington this month over drilling in a protected area of Alaska. A presumably oil-rich but environmentally sensitive pocket of the 19 million-acre Arctic National Wildlife Ref
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
The Chinese puzzle

The Chinese puzzle

These days the USA is overwhelmingly occupied with what they call Islamic terrorism. It not only threatens homeland security but is posing a challenge to their agenda of world domination. Attempts to eradicate it has led America to two unpopular wars, one
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Challenge of training Islamic bankers

Challenge of training Islamic bankers

Based on theoretical models developed around the middle of the 20th century and some Islamic banking experiences in 1960's, Islamic financial institutions have passed through various stages of operational mechanism. A large number of Islamic banks have em
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
TAP gas pipeline

TAP gas pipeline

Pakistan's need for energy to fuel its present growth rate of around six percent and further boost it to eight percent according to the government's ambitions, requires import of energy, our own sources being inadequate. Gas offers the possibility of a re
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
A new strategy to encourage SMEs?

A new strategy to encourage SMEs?

Talking to journalists in Karachi on Wednesday, Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad said that the government has devised a strategy to encourage small and medium enterprises (SMEs). "More and more incentives" he said, "will be provided to SMEs to boost invest
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Railway minister leaves for China today

Railway minister leaves for China today

Minister for Railways Mian Shamim Haider Siddiqui will be visiting China from Monday to meet the Chinese authorities for settling the locomotives' issue. The visit is aimed at ensuring smooth working of bilateral co-operation between the two countries in
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Drug regulatory authority being set up: minister

Drug regulatory authority being set up: minister

Federal Health Minister Mohammad Nasir Khan mentioning that investment in the pharmaceutical sector in Pakistan is being registered at a pace of 13 percent said the government realising its responsibility towards public and is in the process of establishi
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
TCP offers cotton stocks for export and local sales

TCP offers cotton stocks for export and local sales

Latest cotton arrival figures indicate final cotton output around 14.5 million running bales and balance unsold with the ginners have been reduced to 350,000 bales. Last week, the government of Pakistan announced production targets of 15.0 million 170-Kg
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
TCP offers cotton stocks for export and local sales

TCP offers cotton stocks for export and local sales

Latest cotton arrival figures indicate final cotton output around 14.5 million running bales and balance unsold with the ginners have been reduced to 350,000 bales. Last week, the government of Pakistan announced production targets of 15.0 million 170-Kg
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
'CDGK only council to pass 600 resolutions'

'CDGK only council to pass 600 resolutions'

City District Government Karachi (CDGK) is the only city council in the country which approved 600 resolutions and held more than 50 meetings every year under SLGO. This was stated by Naib Nazim CDGK Tariq Hasan while speaking at the launching of book on
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
'Most efficient textile units to survive in WTO regime'

'Most efficient textile units to survive in WTO regime'

Pakistan is a cotton growing country hence textiles is the backbone of its economy. However, in the post quota era and the WTO regime, it is pertinent to realise that only those textile identities will survive which can achieve maximum efficiency in terms
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Confirmed diagnosis a must for treatment of asthma: expert

Confirmed diagnosis a must for treatment of asthma: expert

During the treatment of asthma patients, a doctor (family physician) must confirm the diagnosis, assess severity, precipitating factor and then therapy should be adjusted, while follow ups are very important in the treatment phase. Liaquat National Hospit
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Welfare dispensary inaugurated

Welfare dispensary inaugurated

Rind Welfare Association (RWA) has established a welfare dispensary at a slum Bilal Colony, Sector 7-A, Baradari, North Karachi. The dispensary was inaugurated here on Sunday by Chairman Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Abdul Haseeb Khan i
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Over Rs 48 million Sindh coastal uplift project approved

Over Rs 48 million Sindh coastal uplift project approved

The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved the concept paper of "Sindh Coastal and Inland Community Development Project" being executed by the Sindh Coastal Development Authority (SCDA) at a total cost of Rs 48.840 million. The project w
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Leaders asked to focus on resolving common man's problems

Leaders asked to focus on resolving common man's problems

President Musharraf's visit to India is an ideal opportunity for the leaders of both nations to prove their statesmanship in terms of resolution of matters that pertain to the common man, and not just the issue of Kashmir. According to a press release, th
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
World Bank to probe LBOD and RBOD project in May

World Bank to probe LBOD and RBOD project in May

The World Bank will send its fact finding mission in May next to investigate the Left Bank Outfall Drain (LBOD) project thoroughly in Sindh. This was disclosed by the panel of the World Bank in response to the questions from 'Friends of the River Indus' o
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Prime Minister greets cricket team

Prime Minister greets cricket team

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday felicitated Pakistani captain Inzimam ul Haq on the glorious victory over India in the 6th One Day International (ODI) cricket at New Delhi. The Prime Minister, while congratulating Pakistan skipper, by telephone soon
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Henin-Hardenne and Dementieva in final

Henin-Hardenne and Dementieva in final

Former world number one Justine Henin-Hardenne reached her first final since the 2004 Olympics on Saturday with a victory over French teenager Tatiana Golovin at the WTA claycourt event here. In the final, the unseeded Belgian will take on second-seeded R
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Shahid Afridi can alone snatch victory against any team

Shahid Afridi can alone snatch victory against any team

Call it what you want, incredible or miracle, that particular day was historic when Shahid Afridi was bombarding missiles in Kanpur and thousands of spectators were went silent simply watching those unbelievable moments. The cricketer who comes under seve
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
AAJ TV Monday programmes timings

AAJ TV Monday programmes timings

00:00 Intiha EP 3 (R), 00:55 News at 9:00 PM (R), 01:40 Mind Your Business EP 5 (R), 02:00 Aaj Islam Rabi-ul-Awwal EP 6 (R), 02:30 Aaj Ent. Tonight EP 6 (R), 03:00 District Hyderabad Ki Taqseem (R), 04:00 TV-3 Karachi EP 6, 04:20 TV-3 Karachi EP 7, 04:40
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
British High Commission triumph

British High Commission triumph

British High Commission cricket team thrashed Sialkot Chamber ofCommerce and Industry (SCCI) cricket team by 22 runs in a stipulated over match played at Jinnah Stadium here on Sunday. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat first and scored 181 for
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
John leaves Indian cricket on right track

John leaves Indian cricket on right track

When John Wright quits as India's first foreign coach after the current Pakistan tour on Sunday, he will leave with the satisfaction of having done the pressure job in a creditable manner. Coaching India has never been a stroll in the park, considering fa
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Cricket Australia Board endorses new agreement

Cricket Australia Board endorses new agreement

The Board of Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday it has endorsed a proposed four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA). CA Chairman Bob Merriman said the proposed memorandum after months of negotiations
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Lonard seizes lead

Lonard seizes lead

Darren Clarke's six-shot lead evaporated as Australian Peter Lonard seized control of The Heritage in the third round here Saturday. Clarke, who had built a commanding lead in the 4.5 million-dollar event with two straight 65s, stumbled with a two-over 73
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan comprehensively beat India to wrap up one-day series

Pakistan comprehensively beat India to wrap up one-day series

Pakistan comprehensively beat India by a resounding 159 runs in the sixth and final one-dayer blighted by crowd trouble at the Ferozeshah Kotla Ground in New Delhi on Sunday to pocket the series by four matches to two. In what turned out to be, a superlat
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Musharraf watches Pakistan-India match

Musharraf watches Pakistan-India match

President General Pervez Musharraf, along with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, watched the final match of the One-Day cricket series between Pakistan and India at Ferozeshah Kotla ground here on Sunday. The two leaders arrived at the venue just befo
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan subdue hostile Indian crowd to lift Pepsi Trophy

Pakistan subdue hostile Indian crowd to lift Pepsi Trophy

Pakistan capped a fairytale fight-back with a 159-run victory over India in the sixth and final one-dayer marred by crowd trouble here on Sunday to clinch the series 4-2. Pakistan, who had lost the first two matches, completed their fourth successive win
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan subdue hostile Indian crowd to lift Pepsi Trophy

Pakistan subdue hostile Indian crowd to lift Pepsi Trophy

Pakistan capped a fairytale fight-back with a 159-run victory over India in the sixth and final one-dayer marred by crowd trouble here on Sunday to clinch the series 4-2. Pakistan, who had lost the first two matches, completed their fourth successive win
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Six of a family among 7 killed in mishap

Six of a family among 7 killed in mishap

Seven persons including six of a family were killed while four others were injured in a collision between two trucks near Allah Wala Petrol Pump on National Highway on Sunday. According to police, ten members of a family including women and children were
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
CPNE condemns attack on editor

CPNE condemns attack on editor

The Council Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) Vice President Siddiq Baloch has strongly condemned attack on the offices of Daily Mashriq inflicting injuries to its Executive Editor Kamran Mumtaz. In a statement here on Sunday, he deplored the ever-increa
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Most commodities fluctuated in narrow range

Most commodities fluctuated in narrow range

Substantial rise was marked in wheat and guwar while rest of the commodities fluctuated marginally on the wholesale commodity markets during the week ended on 16, 2005. The commodities subjected to changes were wheat, plastic mouldings, guwar, gur, cotton
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
CDGK approves new uplift projects

CDGK approves new uplift projects

The District Development Working Party (DDWP) of the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has given approval of Rs 640 million to start work immediately for the new development projects while Rs 1.1 billion was expected to be allocated in the next budg
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Prime Minister allows setting up of pharmaceutical zone at Gwadar Port

Prime Minister allows setting up of pharmaceutical zone at Gwadar Port

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has granted permission for the establishment of a separate pharmaceutical zone at Gwadar Port. Federal Health Minister Muhammad Naseer Khan stated this while speaking at the inauguration of Pakistan Pharmacist House at Gulshan-
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Downward trend persists on cotton market

Downward trend persists on cotton market

Cotton sales dipped as consumers eagerly looked for residual premium lots and stocks to be released by the TCP, during the week ended on April 16, 2005. While the spot rate dipped in early day, stayed down Rs 25 to Rs 2225 without upcountry expenses. The
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Arbab calls on Shaukat

Arbab calls on Shaukat

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz at the Governor House here on Sunday and discussed the current situation in the province as well as organisational matters of PML. Sindh Chief Minister updated the Prime Mini
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following International Tenders from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details of Tenders from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Region
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Regional/Sub-Regional O
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Ibad calls for transparency in co-operative housing societies

Ibad calls for transparency in co-operative housing societies

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has emphasised the need for bringing transparency in the affairs of co-operative housing societies and making them functional. He said the government was working on priority basis to improve the housing facilities and the v
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Dacoit killed in encounter

Dacoit killed in encounter

One dacoit was killed while another sustained injuries in an encounter with police at 'Domoria' bridge Misri Shah in the wee hours of Sunday. According to police, four dacoits were going after looting some material from railway godown when they were spott
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Call to counter misconceptions about Islam

Call to counter misconceptions about Islam

National Assembly Speaker Choudhary Amir Hussain has underscored the need of creating awareness about the true values and countering the misconceptions about Islam globally. Talking to a group of journalists here on Saturday, he added that it was unfortun
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
'Monabao and Khokhrapar train service from December 31'

'Monabao and Khokhrapar train service from December 31'

Federal Minister for Railways, Mian Shamim Haider on Sunday said that Monabao-Khokhrapar train service between Pakistan and India would start from December 31 next. Talking to APP here, he said that repair work of Monabao-Khokhrapar railway track was in p
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Zardari sees talks with government only way out

Zardari sees talks with government only way out

Pakistan Peoples Party leader Asif Ali Zardari said that for the rights of masses, restoration of democracy and prevalence of the Constitution they would enter into a dialogue with the government. Addressing a press conference at Bilawal House-II here on
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Dry weather a boon for record cotton yield: CCRI

Dry weather a boon for record cotton yield: CCRI

Record cotton production of over 14 million bales this year is mainly due to favourable weather conditions, availability of unadulterated pesticides and good management by the agriculture experts. Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) Multan director M
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Judicial reforms in AJK yield positive results: Chief Justice

Judicial reforms in AJK yield positive results: Chief Justice

Recent reforms in the judicial system in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have achieved positive results by providing inexpensive justice to the litigants. This was stated by Chief Justice Azad Jammu Kashmir High Court and Shariat Court Justice Riaz Akhter Ch
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
USAID praised for valuable programmes in Pakistan

USAID praised for valuable programmes in Pakistan

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Economic Affairs, Dr Salman Shah on Saturday praised the USAID for initiating "good programmes" for uplift in Pakistan. He made a mention of "missing links" and more expanded cooperation where prospects exist.
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Soomro to open advertising conference on April 19

Soomro to open advertising conference on April 19

Senate Chairman and Acting President Mohammedmian Soomro will inaugurate a two-day 'Round Table Conference on Advertising' in Islamabad on Tuesday (April 19). The round table conference, being organised by Daily Pakistan Observer, will be participated by
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
'Pakistan one of top industrial countries in Asia'

'Pakistan one of top industrial countries in Asia'

Federal Minister for Textile Industry Mushtaq Ali Cheema has said that the policies of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz had begun benefiting the masses as they now have better living standard than before. In a press statement, he said Prime Minister Shaukat Az
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Army vows to maintain peace and uplift work in Waziristan

Army vows to maintain peace and uplift work in Waziristan

Corps Commander Lieutenant General Safdar Hussain has categorically stated that no one would be allowed to disrupt peace, tranquillity and the development works initiated by the Pakistan Army in Waziristan. He was talking to a 30-member representative jir
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
PPP activists detained in Multan jail

PPP activists detained in Multan jail

Only 17 people including four activists of PPP (women wing) including Begum Zubaida Khokhar were released from New Central Jail Multan while 16 activists including former Mayor of Multan Malik Salahuddin Dogar, two former federal ministers Malik Mukhtar A
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Tribal chamber launches membership drive

Tribal chamber launches membership drive

Tribal Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TACCI) on Sunday formally launched its membership drive in Khyber Agency urging industrialists, businessmen and traders of the area to join hands with trade body for the promotion of trade and industry, and prot
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan and India urged to abolish visa condition

Pakistan and India urged to abolish visa condition

Speakers at the inaugural session of 12th international conference, held under the auspice of World Punjabi Congress (PWC) here on Sunday, called for promotion of peace among people of India and Pakistan and urged the governments of two sides for abolishi
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Release of MMA activists demanded

Release of MMA activists demanded

The protest camp setup at Chowk Clock Tower continued on the eight consecutive days, here on Sunday. Rai Nadeem ur Rehman, Vice President, Sabab-e-Milli Punjab and other local acting leaders of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) and political workers visited t
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
4000 carpet centres to be set up: minister

4000 carpet centres to be set up: minister

Punjab Minister for Industries and Investment Muhammad Ajmal Cheema on Sunday said for providing advanced technical training to the skilled and unemployed labour, government would establish 4000 "Carpet Centres" in the rural areas closer to big industrial
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Rs 50 million being spent on maintenance of Gurdwaras

Rs 50 million being spent on maintenance of Gurdwaras

The federal government is spending Rs 50 million for improvement and maintenance of Gurdwaras (holy places of Sikhs) in Pakistan, said Chairman Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Lieutenant General Zulfiqar Ali Khan (Retd). Talking to APP here on Sunday,
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
LHC benches for this week

LHC benches for this week

As many as 11 division benches and 26 single benches will work at principal seat of the Lahore High Court (LHC) during the week commencing from Monday (April 18). According to a notification, division benches are headed by Justice Chaudhry Justice Ijaz Ah
Published 18 Apr, 2005 12:00am
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