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Print - 2005-05-03
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (May 02, 2005).

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Wheat support price may be raised further: Shaukat

Wheat support price may be raised further: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday said the current wheat crop was an unprecedented one in the country's history and hoped it would yield over 22 million tonnes this year. Addressing a big public meeting after kicking off wheat harvesting at Kasur-Laho
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Monday (May 02, 2005).

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Wheat support price may be raised further: Shaukat

Wheat support price may be raised further: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday said the current wheat crop was an unprecedented one in the country's history and hoped it would yield over 22 million tonnes this year. Addressing a big public meeting after kicking off wheat harvesting at Kasur-Laho
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Monday (May 02, 2005).

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Wheat support price may be raised further: Shaukat

Wheat support price may be raised further: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday said the current wheat crop was an unprecedented one in the country''s history and hoped it would yield over 22 million tonnes this year. Addressing a big public meeting after kicking off wheat harvesting at Kasur-Lah
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
13 killed in Baghdad car bombings

13 killed in Baghdad car bombings

A spate of car bombings in Baghdad killed at least 13 Iraqis on Monday as the Australian government vowed to stand firm in the face of insurgent demands that it withdraw its forces from Iraq following the kidnapping of an Australian contractor. A day afte
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
13 killed in Baghdad car bombings

13 killed in Baghdad car bombings

A spate of car bombings in Baghdad killed at least 13 Iraqis on Monday as the Australian government vowed to stand firm in the face of insurgent demands that it withdraw its forces from Iraq following the kidnapping of an Australian contractor. A day afte
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Rs 447 billion tax collected in 10 months

Rs 447 billion tax collected in 10 months

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) collected Rs 7 billion in one day, on May 2, taking the total revenue collection for the first ten months (July-April) of 2004-05 to Rs 447 billion, against Rs 397.249 billion in the corresponding period of last year, re
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Rs 447 billion tax collected in 10 months

Rs 447 billion tax collected in 10 months

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) collected Rs 7 billion in one day, on May 2, taking the total revenue collection for the first ten months (July-April) of 2004-05 to Rs 447 billion, against Rs 397.249 billion in the corresponding period of last year, re
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Rs 447 billion tax collected in 10 months

Rs 447 billion tax collected in 10 months

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) collected Rs 7 billion in one day, on May 2, taking the total revenue collection for the first ten months (July-April) of 2004-05 to Rs 447 billion, against Rs 397.249 billion in the corresponding period of last year, re
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Employees unions apprised of PTCL sell-off

Employees unions apprised of PTCL sell-off

Representatives of various employees unions of the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) here on Monday were apprised of the PTCL privatisation process to allay their concerns and apprehensions in this regard. A meeting was held at the Privati
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Employees unions apprised of PTCL sell-off

Employees unions apprised of PTCL sell-off

Representatives of various employees unions of the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) here on Monday were apprised of the PTCL privatisation process to allay their concerns and apprehensions in this regard. A meeting was held at the Privati
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Seven killed, 30 hurt in mishap

Seven killed, 30 hurt in mishap

Seven persons, including a mother and daughter, were killed while 30 others injured, 15 of them seriously, when a coaster rammed into a stationary truck standing at Al-Sultan Petrol Pump, near Murdidkey on GT Road on Monday. According to police, the coast
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Seven killed, 30 hurt in mishap

Seven killed, 30 hurt in mishap

Seven persons, including a mother and daughter, were killed while 30 others injured, 15 of them seriously, when a coaster rammed into a stationary truck standing at Al-Sultan Petrol Pump, near Murdidkey on GT Road on Monday. According to police, the coast
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices on Monday (May 02, 2005).

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Japan Prime Minister apologises over World War Two Dutch POWs

Japan Prime Minister apologises over World War Two Dutch POWs

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi apologised on Monday for the suffering and pain Japan's military inflicted on thousands of Dutch prisoners during World War Two. "Humbly accepting the fact that Japan inflicted grave damage and pain on people of m
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices on Monday (May 02, 2005).

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Japan Prime Minister apologises over World War Two Dutch POWs

Japan Prime Minister apologises over World War Two Dutch POWs

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi apologised on Monday for the suffering and pain Japan's military inflicted on thousands of Dutch prisoners during World War Two. "Humbly accepting the fact that Japan inflicted grave damage and pain on people of m
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices on Monday (May 02, 2005).

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
National Assembly adjourned abruptly to avert treasury's defeat

National Assembly adjourned abruptly to avert treasury's defeat

On the opening day of the National Assembly session on Monday, the Deputy Speaker abruptly adjourned the sitting, saving the treasury from what looked like a sure defeat on a bill. The unexpected adjournment left all and sundry in utter astonishment, as t
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
National Assembly adjourned abruptly to avert treasury's defeat

National Assembly adjourned abruptly to avert treasury's defeat

On the opening day of the National Assembly session on Monday, the Deputy Speaker abruptly adjourned the sitting, saving the treasury from what looked like a sure defeat on a bill. The unexpected adjournment left all and sundry in utter astonishment, as t
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Shaukat for peaceful regional ties for beneficial economy

Shaukat for peaceful regional ties for beneficial economy

Pakistan clearly wants to have peaceful relations with all its neighbours, including India, so that we can live in peace, we can benefit from each other's growth, markets and talent. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said this in an interview to Business We
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
200 percent rise seen in CPI in 7 years

200 percent rise seen in CPI in 7 years

An unprecedented increase of 50 to 200 percent has been witnessed in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) during the last seven years, said Ishaq Dar, central leader of Pakistan Muslim League (N), while addressing a press conference here on Monday. The recent q
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Opposition rejects Balochistan panel recommendations

Opposition rejects Balochistan panel recommendations

Expressing reservations on the recommendations of the parliamentary committee on Balochistan, opposition parties on Monday once again asked the government to unveil the final report in the Lower House. Parliamentary committee chairman Chaudhry Shujaat Hus
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
MoU signed for tea cultivation project in AJK

MoU signed for tea cultivation project in AJK

Pakistan Science Foundation, Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Qarshi Foundation, Haji Razzak Haji Habib Janoo Group and Khawaja Foods have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for "Establishment of Project for Tea Plantation in AJ&K." Minister
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
NFC Award to be finalised before budget: minister

NFC Award to be finalised before budget: minister

Minister of State for Information Aneesa Zeb Tahirkheli was hopeful that the National Finance Commission (NFC) award would be finalised before the budget 2005, and in the next fiscal year resources would be divided among provinces under a new formula. She
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Food & Agro Asia 2005

Food & Agro Asia 2005

Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan would open Food & Agro Asia 2005 being held at Alhamra Hall lawn on Tuesday. According to a press release issued here on Monday, Punjab Minister for Agriculture Marketing Rana
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
'Made in Pakistan' exhibition in Tajikistan termed successful

'Made in Pakistan' exhibition in Tajikistan termed successful

A delegation of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has returned home after participating in a three-day 'Made in Pakistan' exhibition arranged by the chamber at Khujand (Tajikistan). LCCI senior vice-president and head of the delegation So
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
'IT key to ease official procedure'

'IT key to ease official procedure'

Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that the government was giving top priority to the promotion of Information Technology, as it played a pivotal role in the transparency and simplification of the official procedure as well as the capa
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Monday (May 02, 2005).

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

The government has averted a clean bowled-out on the floor of the Lower House on Monday evening when acting chair Sardar Yaqoob Khan adjourned the sitting within seconds of resumption of business after the Maghreb prayer. At the time the house had broken
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Health delivery system fails to respond to masses' needs: minister

Health delivery system fails to respond to masses' needs: minister

Federal health minister Nasir Khan said financial mismanagement is hindering the ministry in meeting development targets within allocated budget. He said slow improvement has restrained the health delivery system to respond to the needs of masses. While a
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Chief Justice for creating awareness about rights

Chief Justice for creating awareness about rights

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Nazim Hussain Siddiqui on Monday called for promoting education and creating awareness among the people about their fundamental and basic rights. He stated this while addressing the participants of the launching ceremony
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Sindh government firm on its stand for NFC award: Ibad

Sindh government firm on its stand for NFC award: Ibad

Sindh Governor Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan has said that the provincial government has taken a very strong stand at National Finance Commission (NFC) award that it should be based on revenue collection by the provinces. Speaking at a meeting of Site Association o
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Effective steps urged to reduce demand for illicit drugs

Effective steps urged to reduce demand for illicit drugs

The Force Commander, Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Sindh, Brigadier Muhammad Farooq Shaukat, has said that drug abuse is a global problem, which is affecting the very fabric of the socio-economic structure of the society. He was speaking at the inaugural ses
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Member To Member

Member To Member

Members have subsequently reported the transactions on Monday (May 02, 2005).

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Schon Circle Underpass design to be changed

Schon Circle Underpass design to be changed

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is considering some other designs for construction of the Schon Circle Underpass after receiving criticism against its present design from people of different walks of society and experts. In fact, it is learnt, the ongoing constr
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Naimat opens two water supply schemes

Naimat opens two water supply schemes

After completion of additional 100 mgd K-111 water supply project in the next six months, the 100 mgd K-IV water supply project will be taken in hand. This was stated by City Nazim Naimatullah Khan while inaugurating two water supply schemes in separate c
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Monday (May 02, 2005).

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Wheat smuggling to Afghanistan continues

Wheat smuggling to Afghanistan continues

Most wheat growers in lower Sindh districts have completed their harvesting of the wheat crop and already sold it; mostly to parties from Punjab, Balochistan and the NWFP. The procurement done, is very poor, compared to targets. This is because buyers fro
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
PPP urged to join MMA motion

PPP urged to join MMA motion

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) Deputy Secretary-General, Liaqat Baloch has called upon PPPP leadership to join MMA in their motion against President General Musharraf for restoration of true democracy in the country. Talking to newsmen here, he said that t
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
PML to be activated in Azad Kashmir

PML to be activated in Azad Kashmir

Possible emergence of Muslim League as a strong political force in Azad Kashmir has caused anxiety among various circles, as it will affect their base of influence. According to reports, it has been decided to reactivate Muslim League in Azad Kashmir unde
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Hill torrents hit Punjab-Balochistan traffic

Hill torrents hit Punjab-Balochistan traffic

Road link between Punjab and Balochistan via Ziarat, Loralai, Zhob and Raknee has been suspended due to spate in hill torrents, locally known as Rod Kohis, which played havoc in 280 kilometre long belt. Hundreds of truck loaded with fruits and vans are wa
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: demand for dollar persists in interbank market

THE RUPEE: demand for dollar persists in interbank market

Demand for dollars by corporate sector persisted in the interbank on Monday, but steady inflow helped the rupee to limit its losses, showing no change in its weekend levels for buying and selling at Rs 59.48 and Rs 59.49, dealers said. According to market
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Post-wheat harvest blaze causing pollution

Post-wheat harvest blaze causing pollution

Wheat fields after harvesting are being set ablaze by the farmers causing aerial pollution. District Officer Environment (DOE), Malik Zafar Iqbal told APP on Monday that there is no law to check it. He said that this is a usual practice after wheat harves
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: demand for dollar persists in interbank market

THE RUPEE: demand for dollar persists in interbank market

Demand for dollars by corporate sector persisted in the interbank on Monday, but steady inflow helped the rupee to limit its losses, showing no change in its weekend levels for buying and selling at Rs 59.48 and Rs 59.49, dealers said. According to market
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Naseer takes over as BZU vice chancellor

Naseer takes over as BZU vice chancellor

Professor Dr Muhammad Naseer Khan on Monday took over the charge of Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan as Vice Chancellor. A selection committee of the Punjab govt appointed him. He had got Msc, M-Tech, PHD, and Dsc degrees from United Kingdom and serve
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
No clue yet of prisoner released erroneously

No clue yet of prisoner released erroneously

Multan police failed to find any clue of a prisoner Mehmood Hussain alias Mooda, who was released by jail staff erroneously. Police conducted raids on his residence and interrogated his relatives but they denied whereabouts of Mooda and said he did not co
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Taiwanese company offers shuttle-less looms

Taiwanese company offers shuttle-less looms

Textile Machinery Manufacturer of Taiwan has offered a package for replacement of half century old conventional looms in industrial city with the Shuttle-less looms equipped with the multiple functioning jai-cards. Under this package, a saving of about $5
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (May 02, 2005).

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Many British parliamentary candidates back Kashmir cause

Many British parliamentary candidates back Kashmir cause

Kashmir Centre here has been actively lobbying with both ex-British MPs and would be MPs to secure their support for a just solution of the Kashmir issue. The electioneering by all major British parties Labour Party, Conservative Party and Liberal Democra
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (May 02, 2005).

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Police put on alert at railway stations

Police put on alert at railway stations

Senior Superintendent Police of railway Multan, Ahmed Mukhtar said that some extremists were involved in bomb blasts on railway track between Channi Goth and Sadiqabad section and confirmed that it was the similar bomb that were used earlier at Kot Chhutt
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (May 02, 2005).

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
'Certified Fraud Examiner' award

'Certified Fraud Examiner' award

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACRE), world's leading provider of anti-fraud training and education, has awarded Zafar I Anjum the globally preferred 'Certified Fraud Examiner' (CFE) designation. The CFEs are knowledgeable in four areas cri
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (May 02, 2005).

Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Kuwaiti education team due on May 15

Kuwaiti education team due on May 15

A six-member delegation led by Dr Rasha Al-Sabadh, Deputy Education Minister will visit Pakistan from May 15 to 20. The purpose of their visit is to provide an opportunity to share ideas, develop programmes of common interests and further strengthen broth
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Builders asked to get projects approved by FDA

Builders asked to get projects approved by FDA

The Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) has finalised rules and regulations for the establishment of housing colonies in its jurisdiction and warned developers to get their projects approved before launching publicity campaigns. FDA sources stated that
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Chinese cherish friendship with Pakistan

Chinese cherish friendship with Pakistan

The Chinese people, young and old, cherished their friendship with Pakistan and wished to see it flourishing in the years to come to meet their common aspirations. A Chinese leader Wang An Xi said this while talking to newsmen at 'International photo exhi
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am
Senate law panel considers report of sub-committee

Senate law panel considers report of sub-committee

The Senate Standing Committee on Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs on Monday considered the report of the sub-committee on Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973. The committee, which met under the chairmanship of Senator Dr Khalid Ranjha in
Published 03 May, 2005 12:00am