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Print - 2005-07-05
Anarchist protests erupt across Edinburgh for G8

Anarchist protests erupt across Edinburgh for G8

Anarchist protests erupted on Monday in Scotland's capital, sparking scuffles between riot police and demonstrators two days before leaders of the world's richest nations hold a summit nearby. Several people were detained, at least two police were injured
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Israeli president fears Sharon assassination

Israeli president fears Sharon assassination

Israeli President Moshe Katsav said on Monday the vocal opposition of pro-settler rabbis to Israel's Gaza pullout could incite ultranationalists to try to assassinate Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. "In the struggle over the disengagement someone is likely t
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Give us support, not sympathy, Africa tells the West

Give us support, not sympathy, Africa tells the West

African Union (AU) chairman Olusegun Obasanjo called on rich nations on Monday to provide the continent with money rather than sympathy in its fight against poverty at their summit in Scotland this week.
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Bush cool on climate deal, offers Blair no favours

Bush cool on climate deal, offers Blair no favours

President George W. Bush has told Britain's Tony Blair to expect no favours at this week's Group of Eight summit in return for backing war in Iraq as a deal on climate change looked set to offer little concrete action. Prime Minister Blair has made tackli
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
No more illegitimate children in France

No more illegitimate children in France

France abolished the legal terms "legitimate" and "illegitimate" for children on Monday with a decree saying the distinction dating back to the Napoleonic Code of 1804 made no sense anymore. Abolishing the terms brings France's civil code in line with law
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
WFP suspends aid shipments to Somalia

WFP suspends aid shipments to Somalia

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Monday suspended all shipments of aid to Somalia pending the release of a ship carrying tsunami relief that was hijacked by pirates last week off the Somali coast. "We have suspended all shipments of food aid to Somali
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
With eye on terrorism, countries discuss nuclear security

With eye on terrorism, countries discuss nuclear security

International experts gathered in Vienna Monday to discuss tightening restrictions on material that could be used for nuclear bombs, with Russia and the United States warning of the danger of nuclear terrorism.
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Algeria frees 3,300 prisoners

Algeria frees 3,300 prisoners

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has pardoned 3,343 prisoners serving sentences for minor crimes to mark the 43rd anniversary of independence on Tuesday, state radio said. Prisoners convicted of terrorism, threatening state security, murder and cor
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Asia needs $100 million to fight birdflu: experts

Asia needs $100 million to fight birdflu: experts

Asia needs about $100 million in the next three years to fight avian flu as the virus looks set to stay, but only about a third of that has been pledged, health and livestock experts said. They said more money was needed to help chronically-infected Vietn
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Bush urges US public to back Iraq war: Independence Day speech

Bush urges US public to back Iraq war: Independence Day speech

President George W. Bush on Monday said that the United States must not lose "our heart, our nerve, or our way" in the face of the deadly insurgency in Iraq. "We know that when the work is hard, the proper response is not retreat. It is courage," Bush tol
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Hamas rebuffs call for unity government

Hamas rebuffs call for unity government

The Islamic militant group Hamas on Monday rebuffed an invitation to join the Palestinian cabinet, snubbing President Mahmoud Abbas who wants a unity government to help him control Gaza after Israel's pullout. Abbas, facing public pressure to curb growing
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Bonds: ITV default swaps rebound

Bonds: ITV default swaps rebound

The cost of insuring against a default by British broadcaster ITV rose on Monday but eased off its highs by late in the session, after a newspaper reported over the weekend that the company could become a take-over target again. Britain's Mail on Sunday r
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Bonds: ITV default swaps rebound

Bonds: ITV default swaps rebound

The cost of insuring against a default by British broadcaster ITV rose on Monday but eased off its highs by late in the session, after a newspaper reported over the weekend that the company could become a take-over target again. Britain's Mail on Sunday r
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Indian shares scale new peak on funds

Indian shares scale new peak on funds

Indian shares hit a new closing high on Monday, extending their winning streak to four sessions, as foreign funds ploughed even more money into front-line stocks. The 30-share BSE index closed 0.92 percent higher at 7,277.38 points, having touched an all-
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Oil shares drive FTSE to fresh three-year high

Oil shares drive FTSE to fresh three-year high

Leading UK shares closed higher for a fifth consecutive session on Monday, driven by solid gains in oil majors Shell and BP as crude prices rose, while fresh bid talk fuelled a 3 percent rise in broadcaster ITV. ITV shares closed at 128-1/2 pence, boosted
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Sterling slides

Sterling slides

Sterling slid to near 14-month lows against the dollar on Monday and held near one-month lows versus the euro as expectations grew that the Bank of England may soon cut interest rates. The pound came under renewed selling pressure as the greenback extende
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Euro below $1.19; posts lowest level over a year

Euro below $1.19; posts lowest level over a year

The euro fell to its lowest level against the dollar in more than a year on Monday after comments from a European Central Bank official reignited investors' concerns about future stability of the eurozone. Markets have been on the alert for signs of troub
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
LME copper closes higher, supported by labour rows

LME copper closes higher, supported by labour rows

Copper staged a partial recovery on Monday on the London Metal Exchange (LME) after Friday's 3.5 percent sell-off, trading within ranges but finding support from industrial unrest. "People are not yet very concerned about the strikes but they are supporti
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Gold static in Europe, palladium soft

Gold static in Europe, palladium soft

Gold bullion was hardly moving during subdued Monday afternoon trading in Europe, with the market opting to mark time after steep losses at the end of last week, while US futures were closed, traders said. The US market is closed for Independence Day, whi
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Oil holds strong after US jump back to $59

Oil holds strong after US jump back to $59

Oil prices rose on Monday, adding to big gains late on Friday that took US crude back to $59 a barrel. London August Brent gained 46 cents to $58 a barrel after gains of nearly $2 on Friday. US crude, shut on Monday for the July 4 public holiday, surged b
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Paramedics stage sit-in at Sindh Secretariat

Paramedics stage sit-in at Sindh Secretariat

Over 300 paramedics belonging to various districts of Sindh, in the wake of their ongoing peaceful protest for approval of their service structure, on Monday staged a sit-in at Sindh Secretariat Karachi for three hours. Paramedical Joint Action Committee
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Hearing against 'Crorepati lottery' adjourned

Hearing against 'Crorepati lottery' adjourned

Sindh High Court on Monday adjourned hearing of constitutional petition against 'Crorepati lottery', introduced by Punjab government Bank of Punjab in the name of Punjab Development Fund (PDF). Sajjad Ahmed Bhatti, a resident of Larkana, who purchased 31
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Workshop on investment opportunities in steel sector

Workshop on investment opportunities in steel sector

The Engineering Development Board (EDB) has planned to organise a 2-day workshop on July 11-12, 2005 in Islamabad to encourage private sector and foreign investors for the investment in steel and construction sector, said a statement issued here, on Monda
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Hyderabad Collectorate revenue target surpassed

Hyderabad Collectorate revenue target surpassed

The Collectorate of Customs, Sales Tax and Central Excise, Hyderabad comprising the entire province, excluding erstwhile Karachi civil division, has collected Rs 14.690 billion substantially surpassing the combined revenue target of Rs 14.529 billion. The
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
TCP plans to buy over 0.1 million tons refined sugar

TCP plans to buy over 0.1 million tons refined sugar

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), struggling to rein in sugar prices, will aim to buy up to 100,000 tonnes of refined sugar this week, but Indian supplies won't be considered for those purchases, an official with the state-run buying agency said
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
National chemistry talent contest inaugurated

National chemistry talent contest inaugurated

Vice-Chancellor Karachi University, Professor Dr Pirzada Qasim inaugurated the seven-day National Chemistry Talent contest at the HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry here on Monday. The competition is being organised by the International Centre for Chemic
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Workshop on modern selling strategies from July 26

Workshop on modern selling strategies from July 26

The Training & Development Division of Happenings International has planned to organise a two-day comprehensive training workshop on "Modern Selling Strategies" on July 26-27, 2005 at a local hotel in Karachi. Happenings International Chief Executive, Kha
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
GCCI resents tax on cash withdrawal

GCCI resents tax on cash withdrawal

The Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) President Asad Elahi has said that business community would face manifold problems due to levy of 0.1 percent withholding tax on withdrawal of amount of Rs 25000 or above from banks. While talking to bu
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Markup over markup

Markup over markup

Please refer to Haji Hanif Sheikh's letter published in your daily of 28th June, 2005, with regard to markup on markup being charged by financial institutions. The role of the State Bank in enforcing its own provisions with regard to public protection is
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Females at petrol pumps

Females at petrol pumps

Rubina Kausar's rejoinder of 10th June to Mumtaz Hussain's letter regarding the above subject made a lot of sense. Mumtaz Hussain's reply to her on 16th June smacked of ignorance and lacked correct perception of the Islamic way of life.
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Gas for power generation

Gas for power generation

We are a small Service Industry and would like to inform the public that we have applied for a small gas connection for power generation to produce our own. This would not exceed 200KW for the Service Industry. Foreign Investment details were forwarded to
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
S.T. anomaly in steel sector

S.T. anomaly in steel sector

During the last budget, the steel melters and other manual rolling mills using steel ingots and c.c. billets produced by melters were allowed to pay Rs 300 + Rs 200 = Rs 500 per ton in sales tax. Although the steel melters have never paid the full sales t
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
With full hotels, Jordan enjoys tourist boom

With full hotels, Jordan enjoys tourist boom

Cranes work day and night to complete the 365-room Kempinski resort on the Dead Sea. Nearby, a cluster of resorts is doing unprecedented business. The activity hails the emergence of Jordan's once sleepy border strip with Israel as a top regional retreat
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Corporate governance: rationale of audit committees

Corporate governance: rationale of audit committees

The purpose and rationale of the Audit Committee is to render assistance to the Board of Directors of the Company in fulfilling its legal and fiduciary obligations and responsibilities to the shareholders, potential shareholders and the investment communi
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Connectivity breakdown

Connectivity breakdown

The breakdown of the Internet system due to a fault in the PTCL's submarine cable, South, East Asia Middle East, Western Europe-3 (SEA-ME-WE-3), has thoroughly exposed the system's vulnerability and done considerable damage to the country's image and its
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Local bodies' election controversies

Local bodies' election controversies

Local bodies election schedule, announced by the Election Commission of Pakistan, for August 18, 25 and September 29, promises to be a tumultuous affair. The conference that the MQM had organised on the subject on Sunday, calling it All Parties Conference
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Significant increase in wheat procurement target

Significant increase in wheat procurement target

The wheat procurement during current season attained the mark of 3.937 million tons registering a significant increase of 83.24 per cent of the target. According to final figures of wheat procurement, Pakistan Agriculture Storage and Supply Corporation (P
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Law in Fata being reviewed to amend FCR

Law in Fata being reviewed to amend FCR

The special committee constituted by NWFP Governor Khalil-ur-Rehman to recommend amendments to the prevailing law in Fata; known as Frontier Crimes Regulations (FCR), in its meeting at the Governor's Fata Secretariat here on Monday, started clause-wise re
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
PBC flays hike in POL prices

PBC flays hike in POL prices

The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has condemned the increase in the prices of petrol, diesel, and kerosene oil. PBC Vice Chairman Hafiz Abdur Rehman Ansari, in a statement, demanded of the government to immediately withdraw the increase made in oil prices. H
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
118 MNAs demanded accountability of nazims: Ejaz

118 MNAs demanded accountability of nazims: Ejaz

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Ejazul Haq has said that some 118 MNAs demanded of President Pervez Muhsarraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz for accountability of corrupt nizims. Addressing a press conference along with MPA Ghulam Murtaza , Ejazul
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Traffic awareness campaign launched

Traffic awareness campaign launched

The traffic police has launched a week long "Traffic Awareness Campaign" to educate the people about traffic rules here on Monday. Deputy Superintendent Traffic Police, Malik Matloob Ahmed said the step had been taken on the special directive of DIG Traff
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Diploma exams

Diploma exams

Punjab University has notified that the Diploma in Arabic, Diploma in Hindi and Certificate in Hindi annual examination 2005 will commence from July 25. Admission forms will be received as on July 09 with single fees and on July 15 with double fees.
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
LHCBA body meets today

LHCBA body meets today

The body constituted by the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) to resolve the issues and create harmony among the office-bearers of the bar met LHCBA President Fakharunnisa Khokhar here on Monday. The committee members informed the LHCBA president
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Grand opposition alliance against government soon

Grand opposition alliance against government soon

Grand Opposition Alliance comprising MMA, ARD and other opposition parties would be formed within this month for the restoration of sovereignty of parliament, and exerting pressure on General Pervez Musharraf to quit one of the offices of COAS or Presiden
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
FHL to organise 'mental health week'

FHL to organise 'mental health week'

Fountain House Lahore (FHL), on completion of 35 years of its service in the field of mental health, has decided to organise "Mental Health Week" from July 11 to 16, 2005. Miss Samreen Shabana, a spokesperson of Fountain House said here on Monday the basi
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
UHS plans series of workshops to boost research capabilities

UHS plans series of workshops to boost research capabilities

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore is holding a series of workshops to boost research capabilities of postgraduate students, apart from apprising them about contemporary issues in medical research methodologies. The third workshop of the serie
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
People urged to elect sincere candidates in polls

People urged to elect sincere candidates in polls

Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Amanullah Khan Jadoon, has urged the people to elect sincere and honest candidates in the next local bodies polls so that their problems could be solved at their doorstep. Addressing a public meeting i
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
PIE Phase-II may create 40,000 direct, 400,000 indirect jobs

PIE Phase-II may create 40,000 direct, 400,000 indirect jobs

The Punjab Industrial Estates (PIE) Development and Management Company has estimated that development of Multan Industrial Estates Phase-II will provide 40,000 direct and 400,000 indirect jobs. "We have acquired services of a consultant to finalise the de
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
'Punjab government striving to achieve 100 percent literacy rates'

'Punjab government striving to achieve 100 percent literacy rates'

The Punjab government has enhanced budgetary allocations for education sector from Rs 43 billion in 2004-05 to Rs 53 billion in the current financial year out of which Rs 6 billion would be received from the donors. Punjab Minister for Education, Mian Imr
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Unido plans to enhance SMEs' global competitiveness

Unido plans to enhance SMEs' global competitiveness

The SME Cluster Development Programme (SCDP) designed by United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido) will compliment activities being carried out by small and medium enterprise development authority (Smeda), export promotion bureau (EPB) an
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Body to be set up to promote rural products

Body to be set up to promote rural products

The government has decided to set up an independent organisation to run the Prime Minister's "One Village-One Product" programme to promote rural products of the country. "As a first step, a special cell is being set up in Small & Medium Enterprises Devel
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Court official dismissed

Court official dismissed

The Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed Azhar Hussain Shah, superintendent of the sessions court Attock. The Chief Justice has appointed Latif-ur-Rehman, OSD LHC, as the superintendent, session court Attock. Azhar Hussain Shah was p
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
BBC Urdu bulletin case adjourned

BBC Urdu bulletin case adjourned

A Special Division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) Monday adjourned the hearing of a plea for July 14, seeking permission to re-broadcast BBC Urdu service bulletins by private radio. The court adjourned the hearing due to lack of time. The petition f
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Directive to residents of dilapidated buildings

Directive to residents of dilapidated buildings

People residing in dilapidated buildings in different areas of the provincial metropolis have been directed to shift to safe places to avoid any untoward incident during the monsoon season. The town administrations under city district government Lahore (C
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Faisal leaves for US

Faisal leaves for US

Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas, Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat on Monday left for two-week visit to United States. During his stay, as the head of a delegation of elected members of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council, he will visit New York
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
USAID and HEC to expand Fulbright scholarship to $150 million

USAID and HEC to expand Fulbright scholarship to $150 million

Higher Education Commission (HEC) and USAID have planned to increase contributions to the Fulbright scholarship programme to 150 million dollars. This was announced by the US Educational Foundation Pakistan (USEFP) here on Monday. Dr Grace Clark, Executiv
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
1.5 million fresh voters enrolled, says Election Commission

1.5 million fresh voters enrolled, says Election Commission

The Election Commission of Pakistan has enrolled 1.5 million fresh voters in updating process of the electoral rolls. Kanwar Muhammad Dilshad, Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan has clarified that electoral rolls for the local government elections
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Pak-India peace initiatives praised

Pak-India peace initiatives praised

National Association of British Pakistanis Chairman, Khurshid Ahmed, has appreciated the ongoing confidence-building measures (CBMs) between Pakistan and India and expressed the hope that both of the countries would succeed in resolving all the outstandin
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
MoWD to establish governance structures

MoWD to establish governance structures

Ministry of Women Development has decided to establish governance structures at federal, provincial and district level to empower women and ensure gender equality. The key reform of the plan is the establishment of gender development sections in six strat
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Character building of youth vital for future: Rashid

Character building of youth vital for future: Rashid

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sheikh Rashid Ahmad, on Monday said that sound character building of youth, especially at the school-going age, is essential to safeguard the country's ideological frontiers. Speaking at the summer school
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Government may renew Nawaz's passport

Government may renew Nawaz's passport

The government appears agreeable to renew the passport of Nawaz Sharif, as speculation here thickens that Saudi government effected rapprochement between the exiled ex-prime minister and President Pervez Musharraf during latter's high-profile visit to the
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (July 04) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 05, 2005).
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Customs laboratories start testing seized liquor

Customs laboratories start testing seized liquor

The Customs laboratories have started checking of over 100,000 bottles of confiscated liquor to ascertain whether it is fit for human consumption or not. Official sources told Business Recorder on Monday that the exercise is a part of CBR's plan to
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (July 04, 2005).

Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
NWFP government taking steps to rehabilitate flood victims

NWFP government taking steps to rehabilitate flood victims

NWFP Minister for Industries, Labour, Law & Parliamentary Affairs, Malik Zafar Azam has said that provincial government is not oblivious of its responsibilities and has been taking all possible measures to help and rehabilitate the flood victims. He advis
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (July 04, 2005) and Tuesday (July 05, 2005).
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Transporters threaten token strike on July 21

Transporters threaten token strike on July 21

The Karachi Transport Ittehad has expressed its deep concern over the recent raise of oil prices and threatened that city transporters would observe a 'token strike' on July 21, if the decision to raise the oil prices was not withdrawn. The transport itte
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
NWFP Assembly demands withdrawal of raise in POL prices

NWFP Assembly demands withdrawal of raise in POL prices

NWFP Assembly on Monday unanimously passed two identical resolutions demanding withdrawal of raise in the prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene oil and natural gas, and exempting the flood affected areas from payment of utility bills. The two resolutions wer
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Fresh oil price hike irks National Assembly panel

Fresh oil price hike irks National Assembly panel

The government's failure to explain rationale behind last week's raise in POL prices irked the opposition members of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Resources on Monday, and sparked a near walk out from the meeting. The c
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Monday, July 04, 2005.

Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
USCP to provide 5 million flour bags in July

USCP to provide 5 million flour bags in July

Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (USCP) Managing Director, Brigadier Hafeez Ahmad (Retd), on Monday said that utility stores would provide five million flour bags at subsidised rates in the month of July under the Prime Minister's 'Atta Relief Packa
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Monday, July 04, 2005.

Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Five cases of 'brain angiography' treated successfully

Five cases of 'brain angiography' treated successfully

Five patients facing blockade in brain vessels were treated through brain angiography (neuroendo-vascular therapy) at two city hospitals. Tariq Mahmood (27) and Fouzia (27) facing Arterio Venous Malformation (AVM) and Zubaida Begum (60) suffering from car
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Monday, July 04, 2005.

Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Six killed in tribal clash

Six killed in tribal clash

At least six people were killed and five injured in an armed clash between Jamali and Brohi tribesmen near Osta Muhammad here late Sunday. According to details, one Zulfiqar allegedly belonging to Brohi Tribe barged into the house of Mahar Jamali in a vil
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
ADB to provide $50 million for coastal, inland area project

ADB to provide $50 million for coastal, inland area project

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to provide 50 million dollars (Rs 3 billion) for Sindh Coastal and Inland Community Development Project (SCICDP) to be implemented during the year 2006. The amount will be spent under an integrated, well synchronised an
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan and China agree to enhance cooperation in education sector

Pakistan and China agree to enhance cooperation in education sector

Pakistan and China have agreed to enhance bilateral co-operation in the education sector. Under the agreement, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) will hold special teaching courses for the Chinese Muslims to learn Quran, Fiqah and Hadith.
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Shujaat satisfied with law and order situation in Karachi

Shujaat satisfied with law and order situation in Karachi

Pakistan Muslim League President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain held meeting with Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan at Governor House here on Sunday night. Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim, Nasreen Jalil of MQM's Rabita Committee, PML Secretary Ge
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Admissions at Hamdard University begin

Admissions at Hamdard University begin

The process of admissions at Hamdard University started from Monday. Spokesman of the institute announced that the university would offer admissions in various disciplines, including those of medical sciences, management sciences, engineering and informat
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Five killed, 14 injured as coach turns turtle

Five killed, 14 injured as coach turns turtle

At least five passengers were killed and 14 other injured when a passenger coach coming from Gwadar to Karachi overturned at the Coastal Highway near Ormara. The accident took place at 02.00 am on Monday. The reports suggested that accident took place whe
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
No threat of floods to katcha areas

No threat of floods to katcha areas

There would be low floods in river Indus as 3 to 4 lac cusec water is likely to pass from Nawabshah district near Mud-Bungalow between July 14 and 15, however there is no threat that the villages of katcha areas of the district would be flooded. Assistant
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Relief goods sent to flood-hit areas

Relief goods sent to flood-hit areas

The emergency relief cell of the establishment division here on Monday dispatched relief goods to flood-affected areas of Swat, Nowshera and Charsadda. According to official sources, relief goods were sent to the local administration for its distribution
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (July 04, 2005).

Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
CBR looking for research scholars, tech experts

CBR looking for research scholars, tech experts

After appointing CBR Members from the private sector, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has now decided to hire 'research scholars' and 'technical experts' from open market to conduct research and analysis and IT-related work. The tax authorities have em
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (July 04, 2005).

Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
Four day hectic PAC meeting to start today

Four day hectic PAC meeting to start today

Four-day meeting of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly will start here on Tuesday to examine accounts and audit reports of various ministries and divisions for the year 2000-01. PAC Chairman MNA Malik Allah Yar Khan will chair the fi
Published 05 Jul, 2005 12:00am
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