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Print - 2005-06-19
Operation launched to remove encroachments

Operation launched to remove encroachments

Under the directions of DCO Athar Hussain Khan Sial, operation has been launched to remove unauthorised encroachments from the road sides and green belts in different areas of Faisalabad. DDO Co-ordination Mian Mohsin Rasheed is supervising the operation,
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Inhuman events being exploited to defame Pakistan: Rashid

Inhuman events being exploited to defame Pakistan: Rashid

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Saturday that some elements were busy in tarnishing Pakistan's image abroad. Such elements were not pleased with the status that Pakistan had acquired in international scenario due to b
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
'PTCL sell-off to influence IT industry'

'PTCL sell-off to influence IT industry'

Pakistan Software Export Board Managing Director Dr Amir Mateen has said that privatisation of the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) will have a strong impact on the industry of information technology. "This industry totally depends on tel
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Government slammed for imposing ban on newspaper advertisements

Government slammed for imposing ban on newspaper advertisements

President Pakistan Muslim League (N) Punjab Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa has strongly condemned the government for imposing ban on the advertisement of Daily Nawa-i-Waqt and the Nation. Addressing a press conference here on Saturday he added that the go
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Kashmir solution can bring peace in South Asia: Soomro

Kashmir solution can bring peace in South Asia: Soomro

Acting President Mohammedmian Soomro has said that durable peace in South Asia is possible only by an honourable solution of Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan. He said Pakistan has always been pursuing a peaceful policy and its stance on Kashmir
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Drive against anti-social elements initiated

Drive against anti-social elements initiated

Sialkot police have initiated a crackdown drive against criminals and anti-social elements aimed at bringing down the crime graph in Sialkot district, said District Police Officer Sialkot Usama Mumtaz Raja. Addressing a press conference here on Friday aft
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Administration of polio vaccine directed

Administration of polio vaccine directed

DCO Athar Hussain Khan Sial has directed the health, education and all other concerned departments to make such fool-proof arrangements for administering polio vaccine drops to the children up to five years of age as could ensure that no child of any hous
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
'Security issues for PTCL sell-off addressed'

'Security issues for PTCL sell-off addressed'

The Member Policy and Strategy, Ministry of Information Technology, Zaheer Ejaz, said on Saturday that all the issues relating to national security with reference to PTCL privatisation have been addressed following a six-month-long process of discussion w
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
'PTCL employees offered unprecedented package'

'PTCL employees offered unprecedented package'

PTCL Public Relations Executive Vice-President Ali Qadir Gilani said on Saturday that the package offered by the management of the organisation to its employees has no example in the history of country either in the public or private sector. Speaking at a
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
JKLF leader confirms ISI help

JKLF leader confirms ISI help

Pakistan's main spy agency gave military training to Kashmiri freedom fighters battling security forces in Indian occupied Kashmir, a pro-independence leader has revealed for the first time. While India has long accused Pakistan of training and arming the
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Six die of hepatitis

Six die of hepatitis

Residents of Burewala and adjoining areas are suffering from Jaundice, Hepatitis -B, C due to contaminated and arsenic water. Six persons including a ginner have so far been died of Hepatitis B in a week. "I have observed that people are suffering from Ja
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
SCCI awards gold medals to Bank Al-Falah

SCCI awards gold medals to Bank Al-Falah

Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has given two awards to Bank Al-Falah Limited for highest deposit to lending ratio among all the banks in NWFP and on the basis of maximum loans, and import and export business in the province during outgoing
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Sialkot-Wazirabad road to be completed in time

Sialkot-Wazirabad road to be completed in time

The development work is briskly underway on converting of 37 kilometre long Sialkot-Wazirabad road into dual carriageway costing Rs 880 million and the project would be completed in a stipulated period of one year. Official sources told Business Record
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Reception for 21st Century Business Club

Reception for 21st Century Business Club

Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation Chairman Lieutenant General Abdul Qayyum (Retd) will give a talk on the "Saga of Pakistan Steel Mills Transformation" on Thursday, at the 56th reception dinner by the 21st Century Business & Economic Club being hosted by t
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
MNA refuses to take back no-trust motion against speaker

MNA refuses to take back no-trust motion against speaker

Treasury MNA Makhdoom Ahmed Alam Anwar has declined to review his decision to file a no-trust motion against National Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain. "I will not change my decision and I am counting on the goodwill of my friends in the National As
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Firms to buy tobacco from June 20

Firms to buy tobacco from June 20

The tobacco companies would commence purchase of White Patta tobacco from Monday (June 20) and all purchase depots where white patta tobacco purchases will be made fully operative by June 24, 2005, says a press release issued here on Saturday. Pakistan To
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Canadian High Commission advises visitors to consult authentic websites

Canadian High Commission advises visitors to consult authentic websites

The Canadian High Commission, Islamabad advised the Pakistani visitors or immigrants to consult the two websites in relation to visa applications for Canada. He said, "it has come to our notice that certain persons are indulged in internet fraud in the na
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
US assertion for slamming Pakistan justice system questioned

US assertion for slamming Pakistan justice system questioned

State Minister for Interior Dr Shahzad Wasim has criticised justice system of the United States, saying it violates human rights despite being called the champion of human rights. He was addressing a seminar on "Tolerance, Peace and Solidarity" organised
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
'OIC should have adequate part in expanded UNSC: Kasuri

'OIC should have adequate part in expanded UNSC: Kasuri

Foreign Minister Khurshid M Kasuri returned home on Saturday after attending a Summit in Doha that discussed proposed UN reforms and co-operation among developing countries. During the Summit that ended on June 17, Kasuri held over 20 bilateral meetings w
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Prime Minister and NWFP governor discuss NFC Award

Prime Minister and NWFP governor discuss NFC Award

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and NWFP Governor Khalil-ur-Rehman on Saturday discussed in detail the progress on the National Finance Commission award. The prime minister assured the governor that the NFC would be finalised in the best interest of all stake
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
$0.6 million ADB grant likely for power transmission project

$0.6 million ADB grant likely for power transmission project

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to approve $0.6 million Project Preparatory Technical Assistance (PPTA) for 'Power Transmission Enhancement Project' to ensure a reliable power supply to an increasing number of industrial, commercial, and retail
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Investment climate quite conducive: LCCI

Investment climate quite conducive: LCCI

LCCI President Mian Misbahur Rehman has said that the investment climate in Pakistan at the moment was quite conducive as a large number of foreign companies were already taking advantage of the situation and making big fortunes. He was talking to General
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
PIA restarts flights on Gwadar-Muscat route

PIA restarts flights on Gwadar-Muscat route

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) restarted its flights Saturday on the Gwadar-Muscat route. Senator Ismail Buledi and District Manager PIA Quetta, Manzoor Patoli were present on the occasion. Buledi in his brief speech said he would work for more dir
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Bank of Punjab ratings upgraded

Bank of Punjab ratings upgraded

Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (Pacra) has upgraded the long-term rating and short-term rating of the Bank of Punjab (BoP) to "AA-" and "A1+" respectively. A Pacra's spokesman disclosed this here on Saturday. According to him, these ratings denote
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Bank of Punjab ratings upgraded

Bank of Punjab ratings upgraded

Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (Pacra) has upgraded the long-term rating and short-term rating of the Bank of Punjab (BoP) to "AA-" and "A1+" respectively. A Pacra's spokesman disclosed this here on Saturday. According to him, these ratings denote
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
No shelter for criminals and protectors: Arbab

No shelter for criminals and protectors: Arbab

Sindh Chief Minister, Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim said in Sindh Assembly sans opposition on Saturday that he would not let a criminal roam scot-free and terrorise the people to gain political mileage. He was speaking after the wind-up speech of Finance Minister
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Cotton crop target may be achieved: CCRI

Cotton crop target may be achieved: CCRI

The cotton crop, still at the tender age of just 15 to 45 days, is in excellent condition, and the national expectation for a bumper crop is likely to bear fruit, said Islam Gill, director, Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI). Talking to APP here on
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Workers hold rally against PTCL sell-off

Workers hold rally against PTCL sell-off

Despite bidding of 26 percent shares of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), Anti-Privatisation Alliance (APA) has vowed to continue its struggle against privatisation of the company. A number of political and human rights activists, labour
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
National Assembly speaker leaving for France today

National Assembly speaker leaving for France today

National Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain will leave for France here on Sunday on a four-day official visit from June 19 to 24. During his visit, the Speaker will address plenary sitting of the Parliamentary Assembly of European Council at Strasbour
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Post-budget seminar: Wapda working on feasibility of big dams

Post-budget seminar: Wapda working on feasibility of big dams

Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Tariq Hameed has disclosed by September this year feasibility of Akhori Dam would be completed, while they were working on the feasibility of Dasoo Dam. He was talking at the post-budget seminar, whic
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
UAF world moot on mango and date palm opens from June 20

UAF world moot on mango and date palm opens from June 20

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has organised the first International Conference on Mango and Date Palm here from June 20 to 23, which is expected to help boost their production and export. UAF vice-chancellor Professor Dr Bashir Ahmad (Aiz
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
KSE member found dead

KSE member found dead

Member Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) Amanullah Marphani was killed on Saturday after being kidnapped by unknown people. According to police sources, the body of Marphani was recovered from bushes in Block-6 Gulistan-e-Jauhar at around 8:00 pm. The hands an
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
NCSW plans moots on status of women

NCSW plans moots on status of women

The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) will hold consultation meetings on its policy research on "women's right to inheritance and its implementation," which has recently been completed. The NCSW, a statutory body, was established in 2000.
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
KU to launch CSS preparatory course

KU to launch CSS preparatory course

Students' Guidance, Counselling, Placement and Overseas Examinations Bureau, Karachi University is starting 10-week CSS Preparatory and English Language Proficiency Course-II/2005 from July 4, 2005. Interested students can contact the counter of the burea
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Telenor cuts down call, SMS charges

Telenor cuts down call, SMS charges

The campaign started with free SMS for the month of May and now Telenor has cut down call and SMS charges for Telenor pre-paid customers. The new call and SMS charges will be effective from June 19, 2005. The details of the new package are: Pre-paid voice
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Online service for trade licence issuance

Online service for trade licence issuance

The City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has started online computerised service in Gulberg town for issue of trade licenses. This is the first online service in the country. At the inaugural occasion, City Nazim Naimatullah Khan issued first computeri
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Over 69 percent wheat procurement target achieved in Punjab

Over 69 percent wheat procurement target achieved in Punjab

Over 69 percent of the wheat procurement target of 3.5 million tons has been achieved so far in Punjab. The Punjab food department sources told APP here on Saturday that the department has so far purchased 2.431 million tons, achieving 69.46 percent of th
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
KPT may earn Rs 10.4 billion during current fiscal year

KPT may earn Rs 10.4 billion during current fiscal year

The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is expected to earn a record income of Rs 10.4 billion during the current fiscal year as compared to Rs 9.3 billion in 2003-04 from its operational activities, an increase of Rs 1.1 billion. The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is set
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
KPT may earn Rs 10.4 billion during current fiscal year

KPT may earn Rs 10.4 billion during current fiscal year

The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is expected to earn a record income of Rs 10.4 billion during the current fiscal year as compared to Rs 9.3 billion in 2003-04 from its operational activities, an increase of Rs 1.1 billion. The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is set
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
KPT may earn Rs 10.4 billion during current fiscal year

KPT may earn Rs 10.4 billion during current fiscal year

The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is expected to earn a record income of Rs 10.4 billion during the current fiscal year as compared to Rs 9.3 billion in 2003-04 from its operational activities, an increase of Rs 1.1 billion. The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is set
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
TCP team leaves for China

TCP team leaves for China

A three-member official delegation headed by Syed Masood Alam Rizvi Federal Secretary Textile Industry/Chairman Trading Corporation of Pakistan is leaving for China on June 20 to participate in the China International Cotton Conference (CICC). The moot is
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
TCP team leaves for China

TCP team leaves for China

A three-member official delegation headed by Syed Masood Alam Rizvi Federal Secretary Textile Industry/Chairman Trading Corporation of Pakistan is leaving for China on June 20 to participate in the China International Cotton Conference (CICC). The moot is
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
TCP team leaves for China

TCP team leaves for China

A three-member official delegation headed by Syed Masood Alam Rizvi Federal Secretary Textile Industry/Chairman Trading Corporation of Pakistan is leaving for China on June 20 to participate in the China International Cotton Conference (CICC). The moot is
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Chinese help sought in under-invoicing issue

Chinese help sought in under-invoicing issue

The Government of Pakistan (GoP) is working to reach an agreement with China, under which Beijing will provide export price list of articles to Islamabad, which will help address the issue of under-invoicing, that is hitting the local market hard in Pakis
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Chinese help sought in under-invoicing issue

Chinese help sought in under-invoicing issue

The Government of Pakistan (GoP) is working to reach an agreement with China, under which Beijing will provide export price list of articles to Islamabad, which will help address the issue of under-invoicing, that is hitting the local market hard in Pakis
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Chinese help sought in under-invoicing issue

Chinese help sought in under-invoicing issue

The Government of Pakistan (GoP) is working to reach an agreement with China, under which Beijing will provide export price list of articles to Islamabad, which will help address the issue of under-invoicing, that is hitting the local market hard in Pakis
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
South Waziristan tribesmen vow to oust US from region

South Waziristan tribesmen vow to oust US from region

Thousands of tribesmen on Saturday vowed to fight US forces as they marked the first death anniversary of Nek Mohammad in a tribal region near Afghanistan. Witnesses said up to 3,000 people, some brandishing assault rifles and some masked, turned up in th
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
South Waziristan tribesmen vow to oust US from region

South Waziristan tribesmen vow to oust US from region

Thousands of tribesmen on Saturday vowed to fight US forces as they marked the first death anniversary of Nek Mohammad in a tribal region near Afghanistan. Witnesses said up to 3,000 people, some brandishing assault rifles and some masked, turned up in th
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Rs 17.8 billion AJK budget unveiled

Rs 17.8 billion AJK budget unveiled

A tax-free and deficit budget of Rs 17.8 billion for new fiscal year 2005-06 was presented in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) legislative assembly on Saturday for approval. Finance Minister Raja Nisar Ahmed Khan unveiled new fiscal year outlay in the Hou
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Rs 17.8 billion AJK budget unveiled

Rs 17.8 billion AJK budget unveiled

A tax-free and deficit budget of Rs 17.8 billion for new fiscal year 2005-06 was presented in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) legislative assembly on Saturday for approval. Finance Minister Raja Nisar Ahmed Khan unveiled new fiscal year outlay in the Hou
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Rs 17.8 billion AJK budget unveiled

Rs 17.8 billion AJK budget unveiled

A tax-free and deficit budget of Rs 17.8 billion for new fiscal year 2005-06 was presented in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) legislative assembly on Saturday for approval. Finance Minister Raja Nisar Ahmed Khan unveiled new fiscal year outlay in the Hou
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Rs 17.8 billion AJK budget unveiled

Rs 17.8 billion AJK budget unveiled

A tax-free and deficit budget of Rs 17.8 billion for new fiscal year 2005-06 was presented in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) legislative assembly on Saturday for approval. Finance Minister Raja Nisar Ahmed Khan unveiled new fiscal year outlay in the Hou
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Investment climate conducive: Shaukat

Investment climate conducive: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said the economic reforms and continuity and consistency in policies have made Pakistan an attractive destination for foreign and local investment. He made these remarks while talking to Prince Alexander Safre, Chai
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Investment climate conducive: Shaukat

Investment climate conducive: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said the economic reforms and continuity and consistency in policies have made Pakistan an attractive destination for foreign and local investment. He made these remarks while talking to Prince Alexander Safre, Chai
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Investment climate conducive: Shaukat

Investment climate conducive: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said the economic reforms and continuity and consistency in policies have made Pakistan an attractive destination for foreign and local investment. He made these remarks while talking to Prince Alexander Safre, Chai
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
China's No 5 bank raises $1.88 billion in IPO

China's No 5 bank raises $1.88 billion in IPO

China's Bank of Communications has raised $1.88 billion in a hotly-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) that will set the tone for future flotations by the mainland's big lenders. The pricing of the IPO, announced on Saturday, was at the high end of
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Wolfowitz meets Mandela, plays with Soweto children

Wolfowitz meets Mandela, plays with Soweto children

New World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz met former South African President Nelson Mandela and played football with children in the Soweto township on Saturday as he continued his tour of Africa. The former US deputy defence secretary, who was one of the a
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Kuwait's Transport Group halted pending deal information

Kuwait's Transport Group halted pending deal information

Trading was halted on Saturday in shares of The Transport & Warehousing Group pending more news about a US army heavy equipment lease deal the Kuwait-based firm has won, the Kuwait Stock Exchange said. The company said in a statement issued after the mark
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Kuwait's Transport Group halted pending deal information

Kuwait's Transport Group halted pending deal information

Trading was halted on Saturday in shares of The Transport & Warehousing Group pending more news about a US army heavy equipment lease deal the Kuwait-based firm has won, the Kuwait Stock Exchange said. The company said in a statement issued after the mark
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Climate change gains crucial ally in US Senate

Climate change gains crucial ally in US Senate

The US Senate's top Republican energy bill negotiator, risking a break with the White House over the global warming issue, on Friday said the United States must act to curb heat-trapping greenhouse gases. Pete Domenici of New Mexico, chairman of the Senat
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
China frets over expanding obesity

China frets over expanding obesity

China, enjoying rapidly rising incomes and an increasingly rich diet, will have at least 200 million obese people in 10 years, official media reported on Saturday. "Among the obese, children are the most disturbing," the official Xinhua news agency said,
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Pogo selling Thai assets to PTTEP and Mitsui

Pogo selling Thai assets to PTTEP and Mitsui

US energy company Pogo Producing Co on Friday said it had agreed to sell its Thailand oil and gas assets for $820 million in cash to Thailand's PTTEP Offshore Investment Co Ltd and Japan's Mitsui Oil Exploration Co Ltd. The sale, which is expected to clos
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Brazil doubts China to retaliate against soya

Brazil doubts China to retaliate against soya

Brazil's Agriculture Minister Roberto Rodrigues said on Friday he doubted China would throw up retaliatory barriers against soyabean imports in response to Brazil's raising of safeguards against Chinese textiles. On May 20, Brazil activated the so called
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Rafsanjani faces Ahmadinejad in Iran run-off elections

Rafsanjani faces Ahmadinejad in Iran run-off elections

Radical hard-liner Mahmood Ahmadinejad and pragmatic cleric Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani swept into Iran's first-ever presidential election run-off on Saturday after voters left the reform movement in tatters. Final results showed Rafsanjani just ahead of the
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Rafsanjani faces Ahmadinejad in Iran run-off elections

Rafsanjani faces Ahmadinejad in Iran run-off elections

Radical hard-liner Mahmood Ahmadinejad and pragmatic cleric Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani swept into Iran's first-ever presidential election run-off on Saturday after voters left the reform movement in tatters. Final results showed Rafsanjani just ahead of the
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Sensitive Price Indicator falls

Sensitive Price Indicator falls

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on June 16, 2005 for lowest income group up to Rs 3,000 has registered 0.07 percent decrease over previous week. The SPI for the week under review in the above mentioned group was recorded at 131.18 a
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Sensitive Price Indicator falls

Sensitive Price Indicator falls

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on June 16, 2005 for lowest income group up to Rs 3,000 has registered 0.07 percent decrease over previous week. The SPI for the week under review in the above mentioned group was recorded at 131.18 a
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Sensitive Price Indicator falls

Sensitive Price Indicator falls

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on June 16, 2005 for lowest income group up to Rs 3,000 has registered 0.07 percent decrease over previous week. The SPI for the week under review in the above mentioned group was recorded at 131.18 a
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
EU summit breaks down

EU summit breaks down

Open warfare broke out about the future of the European Union on Saturday after EU leaders drew battle lines over its budget, heaping new shame on the bloc after their failure to revive its constitution. The dispute saw Britain arrayed against virtually a
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
EU summit breaks down

EU summit breaks down

Open warfare broke out about the future of the European Union on Saturday after EU leaders drew battle lines over its budget, heaping new shame on the bloc after their failure to revive its constitution. The dispute saw Britain arrayed against virtually a
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
EU summit breaks down

EU summit breaks down

Open warfare broke out about the future of the European Union on Saturday after EU leaders drew battle lines over its budget, heaping new shame on the bloc after their failure to revive its constitution. The dispute saw Britain arrayed against virtually a
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Efforts being made for lasting peace in South Asia: Musharraf

Efforts being made for lasting peace in South Asia: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf said on Saturday that Pakistan is making efforts for lasting peace in the region through an amicable resolution of long-running Jammu and Kashmir dispute with India and stressed that the two sides can overcome obstacles
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
CAA traffic controller withdrawn

CAA traffic controller withdrawn

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Director General has ordered a high-level inquiry to investigate incident of loss of separation between two flights PIA PK-721 and Air Blue private airline ABQ-207 on 14th June 2005 night, and withdrawn concerned CAA's air t
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
83 Chinese companies to attend 'My Karachi-2005 show'

83 Chinese companies to attend 'My Karachi-2005 show'

Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Khalid Firoz said 83 Chinese companies will display different products in the KCCI exhibition "My Karachi-2005" scheduled from June 24 to 26. In a statement, he said more than 200-member delegation
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Surge in footwear import from China threatens local industry

Surge in footwear import from China threatens local industry

The surge in under-invoiced imports of footwear from China has closed down thousands of units of shoe-making cottage industry and the national tariff commission (NTC) has initiated an investigation under the safeguard measures ordinance 2002 for emergency
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan beat India to level soccer series

Pakistan beat India to level soccer series

Pakistan claimed their first ever home victory over India on Saturday with an emphatic 3-0 win which ensured the arch-rivals' inaugural football series ended in a draw. A second-minute Mohammad Essa strike put India immediately on the back foot before Tan
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Zalmay's allegations termed baseless

Zalmay's allegations termed baseless

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has termed the allegations of US Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad as baseless and unfounded. In an interview with Afghan TV, the US ambassador had alleged that the Taleban supreme com
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Sale a good omen for country

Sale a good omen for country

The highest offer received from Etisalat for the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is a booster for the country''s privatisation programme and one of the greatest achievements in the history of Pakistan, opening up doors for overseas inves
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Sale a good omen for country

Sale a good omen for country

The highest offer received from Etisalat for the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is a booster for the country's privatisation programme and one of the greatest achievements in the history of Pakistan, opening up doors for overseas invest
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Sale a good omen for country

Sale a good omen for country

The highest offer received from Etisalat for the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is a booster for the country's privatisation programme and one of the greatest achievements in the history of Pakistan, opening up doors for overseas invest
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Etisalat offers highest bid of $2.598 billion for PTCL

Etisalat offers highest bid of $2.598 billion for PTCL

A UAE-based company, Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat), made a big difference by offering $1.96 per share ($2.598 billion) for 1.36 billion shares of the PTCL here on Saturday. China Mobile Company stood second with an offer of $1.06 per
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Etisalat offers highest bid of $2.598 billion for PTCL

Etisalat offers highest bid of $2.598 billion for PTCL

A UAE-based company, Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat), made a big difference by offering $1.96 per share ($2.598 billion) for 1.36 billion shares of the PTCL here on Saturday. China Mobile Company stood second with an offer of $1.06 per
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Etisalat offers highest bid of $2.598 billion for PTCL

Etisalat offers highest bid of $2.598 billion for PTCL

A UAE-based company, Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat), made a big difference by offering $1.96 per share ($2.598 billion) for 1.36 billion shares of the PTCL here on Saturday. China Mobile Company stood second with an offer of $1.06 per
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
50 insurgents killed in fresh Iraq offensives

50 insurgents killed in fresh Iraq offensives

The US military said on Saturday it had killed about 50 insurgents as it pressed on with two assaults in the restive western Iraqi province of Al-Anbar near the border with Syria. For a second day, a force of about 1,000 US marines and Iraqi soldiers scou
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
50 insurgents killed in fresh Iraq offensives

50 insurgents killed in fresh Iraq offensives

The US military said on Saturday it had killed about 50 insurgents as it pressed on with two assaults in the restive western Iraqi province of Al-Anbar near the border with Syria. For a second day, a force of about 1,000 US marines and Iraqi soldiers scou
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (June 18) and the forecast for Sunday (June 19, 2005).
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (June 18, 2005).

Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (June 18, 2005).

Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (June 18, 2005).

Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (June 18,2005) and Sunday (June 19, 2005).
Published 19 Jun, 2005 12:00am
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