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Print - 2005-08-07
Gas line bursts near Larkana

Gas line bursts near Larkana

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) gas supply pipeline burst near here on Saturday. The incident took place in the limit of Drigh police station near Kambar Ali Khan where a hole of 5-inch radius was developed in the pipeline.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (August 06, 2005).

Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Minfal to issue SRO for wheat import on August 9

Minfal to issue SRO for wheat import on August 9

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) will issue an SRO for import of wheat flour on Tuesday, official sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday. Sources said the Minfal has completed all formalities with regard to specific
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan and India agree on pre-notification of missile tests

Pakistan and India agree on pre-notification of missile tests

Pakistan and India on Saturday reached an understanding on the proposed agreement on pre-notification of flight testing of ballistic missiles. A joint statement issued at the conclusion of two-day talks on nuclear confidence-building measures (CBMs) said:
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan and India agree on pre-notification of missile tests

Pakistan and India agree on pre-notification of missile tests

Pakistan and India on Saturday reached an understanding on the proposed agreement on pre-notification of flight testing of ballistic missiles. A joint statement issued at the conclusion of two-day talks on nuclear confidence-building measures (CBMs) said:
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Shaukat condoles with King Abdullah

Shaukat condoles with King Abdullah

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday had an audience with King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz at the Royal Palace here. The Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt condolence over the demise of late King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, describing him a great leader of Mu
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Shaukat condoles with King Abdullah

Shaukat condoles with King Abdullah

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday had an audience with King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz at the Royal Palace here. The Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt condolence over the demise of late King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, describing him a great leader of Mu
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Ipra holds essay competition

Ipra holds essay competition

International Public Relation Association (Ipra) (Pak) is holding an essay competition on "The role of public relation building "in connection with the independence day celebrations. Media people up to 28 years of age are eligible to take part in it.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Three crush to death

Three crush to death

Two women died under the wheels of train, while trying to save a child, who also died in the mishap near Odero Lal Railway station on Saturday. According to details, a boy Ghulam Qadir was crossing the rail track near Pali Jani Chowk here, and two women S
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (August 06, 2005) and Sunday (August 07, 2005).
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
MQM believes in peace: Altaf

MQM believes in peace: Altaf

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) is a party of everyone, who believes in one God, teaching of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and belief in holy Quran, MQM chief Altaf Hussein said while telephonically addressing a gathering here from London o
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (August 06, 2005).

Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Your rupee last month

Your rupee last month

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (July 2-30, 2005)

Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
MMA to move Supreme Court on madaris certificate issue

MMA to move Supreme Court on madaris certificate issue

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) on Saturday condemned controversy over madaris certificates during local bodies polls and said it would move Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan in that regard.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (August 06, 2005).

Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Merrill Lynch forecast recovery on KSE

Merrill Lynch forecast recovery on KSE

Merrill Lynch has forecast a Pakistan rebound around Asia's markets and advised investors to buy shares in the country, according to the International Herald Tribune. The newspaper quoted a Merrill Lynch report as saying the benchmark in Pakistan is poise
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (August 06, 2005).

Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Merrill Lynch forecast recovery on KSE

Merrill Lynch forecast recovery on KSE

Merrill Lynch has forecast a Pakistan rebound around Asia's markets and advised investors to buy shares in the country, according to the International Herald Tribune. The newspaper quoted a Merrill Lynch report as saying the benchmark in Pakistan is poise
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (August 06) and the forecast for Sunday (August 07, 2005).
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Musharraf's response to Blair's accusation lauded

Musharraf's response to Blair's accusation lauded

The Asian Age has appreciated President General Musharraf's response to Tony Blair's accusation on Pakistan. In an editorial published recently, it pointed out that President Musharraf rightly said the problems also laid in Britain and Tony Blair should p
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Noted scholar passes away

Noted scholar passes away

Renowned scholar and patron of Markazi Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith (MJAH) Maulana Muhammad Hussain Sheikhupuri passed away on Saturday due to heart failure at a private hospital of Sheikhupura. He was 88. His Namaz-e-Janaza will be offered on Sunday after Zuhr pr
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Geologist, scholar dies

Geologist, scholar dies

Prominent geologist, scholar and author of many books Dr Syed Hamid Ali Shah passed away here on Saturday at local hospital after protracted illness. Dr Hamid Shah got his BSc and Ph D degrees from Muslim University Aligarh and London University with hono
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Explosives seized in Jalalabad

Explosives seized in Jalalabad

Afghan police said on Saturday they have seized almost four tonnes of explosives from a truck in Jalalabad. Khalil Ziaee, Jalalabad police chief, told AFP the "huge amount" of explosives were found in 75 bags each containing 50 kilograms and hidden in the
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Explosives seized in Jalalabad

Explosives seized in Jalalabad

Afghan police said on Saturday they have seized almost four tonnes of explosives from a truck in Jalalabad. Khalil Ziaee, Jalalabad police chief, told AFP the "huge amount" of explosives were found in 75 bags each containing 50 kilograms and hidden in the
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Treasury bills auction

Treasury bills auction

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) sold Rs 6 billion of Treasury bills in a 12-day repo operation at a rate of 7.5 percent on Saturday to mop up funds from the money market.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Treasury bills auction

Treasury bills auction

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) sold Rs 6 billion of Treasury bills in a 12-day repo operation at a rate of 7.5 percent on Saturday to mop up funds from the money market.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Treasury bills auction

Treasury bills auction

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) sold Rs 6 billion of Treasury bills in a 12-day repo operation at a rate of 7.5 percent on Saturday to mop up funds from the money market.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Treasury bills auction

Treasury bills auction

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) sold Rs 6 billion of Treasury bills in a 12-day repo operation at a rate of 7.5 percent on Saturday to mop up funds from the money market.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
KCCI wants sell-off proceeds allocation for infrastructure

KCCI wants sell-off proceeds allocation for infrastructure

Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Khalid Firoz, while appreciating the privatisation minister for carrying out the process in a transparent way, suggested to earmark some percentage of the proceeds of privatisation for infrastructure deve
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
KCCI wants sell-off proceeds allocation for infrastructure

KCCI wants sell-off proceeds allocation for infrastructure

Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Khalid Firoz, while appreciating the privatisation minister for carrying out the process in a transparent way, suggested to earmark some percentage of the proceeds of privatisation for infrastructure deve
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
KCCI wants sell-off proceeds allocation for infrastructure

KCCI wants sell-off proceeds allocation for infrastructure

Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Khalid Firoz, while appreciating the privatisation minister for carrying out the process in a transparent way, suggested to earmark some percentage of the proceeds of privatisation for infrastructure deve
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Former British foreign secretary dies

Former British foreign secretary dies

Former British foreign secretary Robin Cook, who quit Prime Minister Tony Blair's government in protest over the Iraq war, died on Saturday after collapsing on a Scottish mountain. His death was announced by police force after Cook, 59, was airlifted by h
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Former British foreign secretary dies

Former British foreign secretary dies

Former British foreign secretary Robin Cook, who quit Prime Minister Tony Blair's government in protest over the Iraq war, died on Saturday after collapsing on a Scottish mountain. His death was announced by police force after Cook, 59, was airlifted by h
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Desalination plant in Karachi to be ready by December

Desalination plant in Karachi to be ready by December

Out of the three desalination plants that are to be set up in Karachi one would become operational by the end of December 2005 and the other two would be taken up immediately after the successful operation of the first plant.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Desalination plant in Karachi to be ready by December

Desalination plant in Karachi to be ready by December

Out of the three desalination plants that are to be set up in Karachi one would become operational by the end of December 2005 and the other two would be taken up immediately after the successful operation of the first plant.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Japan remembers nuclear holocaust victims

Japan remembers nuclear holocaust victims

With prayers, wreaths and emotional calls for the abolition of nuclear weapons, the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Saturday marked the 60th anniversary of the world's first atomic attack.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Japan remembers nuclear holocaust victims

Japan remembers nuclear holocaust victims

With prayers, wreaths and emotional calls for the abolition of nuclear weapons, the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Saturday marked the 60th anniversary of the world's first atomic attack.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
NIT to be divided into 5 portions for smooth sell-off process

NIT to be divided into 5 portions for smooth sell-off process

In view of the huge size of National Investment Trust (NIT) transaction, it has been divided into five portions to privatise it in a smooth way, Secretary, Privatisation Commission, M Tahseen Khan Iqbal, said here on Saturday.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
NIT to be divided into 5 portions for smooth sell-off process

NIT to be divided into 5 portions for smooth sell-off process

In view of the huge size of National Investment Trust (NIT) transaction, it has been divided into five portions to privatise it in a smooth way, Secretary, Privatisation Commission, M Tahseen Khan Iqbal, said here on Saturday.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
NIT to be divided into 5 portions for smooth sell-off process

NIT to be divided into 5 portions for smooth sell-off process

In view of the huge size of National Investment Trust (NIT) transaction, it has been divided into five portions to privatise it in a smooth way, Secretary, Privatisation Commission, M Tahseen Khan Iqbal, said here on Saturday.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Over 0.1 million non-duty paid vehicles plying on roads

Over 0.1 million non-duty paid vehicles plying on roads

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has estimated that over 0.1 million non-duty paid vehicles are plying in the country, according to data compiled by customs department. The audit of provincial excise departments showed that a large number of non-duty pa
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Investors advised caution in capital market bull-run

Investors advised caution in capital market bull-run

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Karachi Stock Exchange, Mohammad Yasin Lakhani, on Saturday said there would be bull-run in the capital market, but in the same breath he advised caution.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Investors advised caution in capital market bull-run

Investors advised caution in capital market bull-run

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Karachi Stock Exchange, Mohammad Yasin Lakhani, on Saturday said there would be bull-run in the capital market, but in the same breath he advised caution.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Investors advised caution in capital market bull-run

Investors advised caution in capital market bull-run

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Karachi Stock Exchange, Mohammad Yasin Lakhani, on Saturday said there would be bull-run in the capital market, but in the same breath he advised caution.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
FTO directs CBR to clear rebate claims expeditiously

FTO directs CBR to clear rebate claims expeditiously

The Federal Tax Ombudsman Justice Munir A Sheikh has directed Central Board of Revenue to investigate all long-delayed rebate/refund claims in Customs House Rebate Section and direct the competent authority to dispose of all such claims expeditiously on m
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
FTO directs CBR to clear rebate claims expeditiously

FTO directs CBR to clear rebate claims expeditiously

The Federal Tax Ombudsman Justice Munir A Sheikh has directed Central Board of Revenue to investigate all long-delayed rebate/refund claims in Customs House Rebate Section and direct the competent authority to dispose of all such claims expeditiously on m
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
FTO directs CBR to clear rebate claims expeditiously

FTO directs CBR to clear rebate claims expeditiously

The Federal Tax Ombudsman Justice Munir A Sheikh has directed Central Board of Revenue to investigate all long-delayed rebate/refund claims in Customs House Rebate Section and direct the competent authority to dispose of all such claims expeditiously on m
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
IAEA to install cameras at Iran nuclear site

IAEA to install cameras at Iran nuclear site

A UN inspection team is set to leave for Iran to install cameras "by the middle of next week" to monitor a crucial site where Iran wants to resume nuclear fuel work in defiance of the international community, a spokeswoman said on Saturday.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
IAEA to install cameras at Iran nuclear site

IAEA to install cameras at Iran nuclear site

A UN inspection team is set to leave for Iran to install cameras "by the middle of next week" to monitor a crucial site where Iran wants to resume nuclear fuel work in defiance of the international community, a spokeswoman said on Saturday.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Sindh to benefit from Kalabagh dam: Musharraf

Sindh to benefit from Kalabagh dam: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf has sought support of the Sindhi language media for the Kalabagh dam, telling a journalists' delegation from the province here on Saturday that on completion the project would greatly benefit the people of Sindh. He also
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Sindh to benefit from Kalabagh dam: Musharraf

Sindh to benefit from Kalabagh dam: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf has sought support of the Sindhi language media for the Kalabagh dam, telling a journalists' delegation from the province here on Saturday that on completion the project would greatly benefit the people of Sindh. He also
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Sindh to benefit from Kalabagh dam: Musharraf

Sindh to benefit from Kalabagh dam: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf has sought support of the Sindhi language media for the Kalabagh dam, telling a journalists'' delegation from the province here on Saturday that on completion the project would greatly benefit the people of Sindh. He als
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
US consumer credit up more than forecast in June

US consumer credit up more than forecast in June

US consumer credit rose an unexpectedly large $14.51 billion in June, the biggest increase in eight months, as both credit card use and closed-end lending surged, a Federal Reserve report showed on Friday. The central bank said total consumer debt outstan
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Shell to sell InterGen power plants

Shell to sell InterGen power plants

Oil group Royal Dutch Shell Plc has agreed to sell more power plants belonging to its InterGen joint venture for an undisclosed sum and aims to have exited the venture by the year-end. Shell said on Friday it planned to sell three InterGen power plants in
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Japanese Premier faces make-or-break postal vote

Japanese Premier faces make-or-break postal vote

A political showdown that could determine the fate of the government of Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has been set for Monday when parliament's upper house will vote on bills to privatise Japan's vast postal system.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
BMW expands global lead with strong July car sales

BMW expands global lead with strong July car sales

Germany's BMW, the world's largest premium carmaker, posted a 13.7 percent increase in group vehicle sales to 110,957 units in July, thanks to an even stronger performance at its flagship BMW brand. Group deliveries to customers in the first seven months
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Copy-protected CDs iPod-incompatible but sell well

Copy-protected CDs iPod-incompatible but sell well

Recent CDs by Foo Fighters and Dave Matthews Band containing new anti-piracy technology are selling well despite a backlash among some fans angry that the discs are incompatible with iPods, experts said on Thursday.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
US, Asian economic demands plays major role for oil prices rise

US, Asian economic demands plays major role for oil prices rise

Rampant demand for crude oil in the United States is a bigger factor behind sky-high prices than strong demand from China and other fast-growing Asian economies, a hedge fund manager told Reuters. London-listed hedge fund firm RAB Capital's Philip Richard
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Agriculture commodities import from India opposed

Agriculture commodities import from India opposed

Kissan Board Pakistan (KBP), while expressing concern over import of sub-standard agriculture commodities from India has announced to hold a demonstration at Wagha border. Ibrahim Mughal, Secretary-General KBP told Business Recorder here on Saturda
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Troops escape roadside explosion

Troops escape roadside explosion

Paramilitary troops patrolling a restive Pakistani tribal district near the Afghanistan border on Saturday escaped unhurt when a bomb planted under a small bridge exploded, an official said.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Troops escape roadside explosion

Troops escape roadside explosion

Paramilitary troops patrolling a restive Pakistani tribal district near the Afghanistan border on Saturday escaped unhurt when a bomb planted under a small bridge exploded, an official said.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Ministry seeks adjustment of PIMS expenses

Ministry seeks adjustment of PIMS expenses

The health ministry has sought regularisation of Rs 0.505 million unauthorised expenditure incurred by the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims). Sources said expenditure of Rs 0.504 million was incurred by the 'Children Hospital,' Pims, without c
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
War no solution to problems: National Assembly speaker

War no solution to problems: National Assembly speaker

National Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain has said war was no solution to problems and all disputes should be resolved through negotiation and other peaceful means. He was speaking while inaugurating an exhibition held in the memory of Nagasaki-Hiro
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Aero Asia plane escapes mishap

Aero Asia plane escapes mishap

An aircraft of Aero-Asia, coming from Dubai, escaped mishap at Multan airport on Friday when some technical fault developed in it while landing. Passengers cried when they felt severe jerks. However, the pilot controlled the situation and managed to land
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
300 arrested as police raid cinema

300 arrested as police raid cinema

The police raided a cinema house in Gujrat where a drama was being staged with artistes indulging in obscenity and vulgar dances and arrested 300 persons who were watching the show here late Friday night.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Militant admits role in Pearl murder case

Militant admits role in Pearl murder case

A militant suspected of bringing murdered US reporter Daniel Pearl to his kidnappers has confessed he was working for two key al Qaeda-linked operatives, police said on Saturday. Mohammad Hashim Qadir was arrested last month in Gujranwala. Security source
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Sheikh Zayed Medical Complex performance lauded

Sheikh Zayed Medical Complex performance lauded

Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet, Mrs Tanvir Khalid, has termed the performance of Sheikh Zayed Medical Complex as excellent, as apart from providing adequate treatment facilities, it also extend training facilities to nurses as well a
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Four die as roof of house caves in

Four die as roof of house caves in

Four persons, including two children, were killed when the roof of a house in Kot Murad Khan here collapsed over them during the heavy wind and rainstorm, which lashed the city and its suburbs on Friday night.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Examiner's role stressed in setting exam standards

Examiner's role stressed in setting exam standards

Improving the examination standards is paramount but upgrading the examiners' standard is no less important. The quality of education will emerge in the universities if social values are pruned as well.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Musharraf urged to take notice of kite flying violation

Musharraf urged to take notice of kite flying violation

A conglomerate of Lahorites' organisations, Anti-Kite Flying Democratic Front (AKFDF) on Saturday urged President General Pervez Musharraf to take notice of violation of ban imposed by Chief Secretary Punjab on kite-flying and issue directives for its imp
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Ustad Mubarak to perform at Koocha-e-Saqafat

Ustad Mubarak to perform at Koocha-e-Saqafat

Country's noted classical singer Ustad Mubarak Ali will give a performance of his art at the 14th Koocha-e-Saqafat here on Sunday. Noted and elderly poet Mohsin Bhopali will also put signatures on his "Biaz" of 100 couplets which will be available
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Customs seizes 9048 bottles of liquor

Customs seizes 9048 bottles of liquor

The Collectorate of Customs (Appraisement) seized a container containing 9048 bottles of liquor worth over Rs6.38 million incorrectly declared as white crystal sugar.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Four die as car overturns

Four die as car overturns

Four persons died on the spot when a speeding car overturned on the roadside at Super Highway near Dada Bhoy Cement Factory on Saturday. SHO Noriabad went to the side immediately. Names of accident victims however could not be ascertained.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Sindh governor inaugurates six projects in Lyari

Sindh governor inaugurates six projects in Lyari

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan on Saturday visited low-income old settlements of Karachi and inaugurated construction of six projects in Lyari and its adjoining areas, which would be funded from Rs 432 million already allocated for Lyari development
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
DROs directed to ensure code of conduct in local bodies' polls

DROs directed to ensure code of conduct in local bodies' polls

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar has expressed the confidence that the coming local bodies' polls would be held in a free, fair and transparent manner. He was chairing a meeting here on Saturday to review arrangements regardin
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
No evidence of power misuse against Benazir: defence counsel

No evidence of power misuse against Benazir: defence counsel

Defence counsel of former prime minister and Pakistan People's Party chairperson Benazir Bhutto on Saturday contended prosecution could not prove its evidences regarding allegation of misusing of powers or issuing any illegal instructions to favour any on
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Rajab moon sighted

Rajab moon sighted

The Rajab moon has been sighted and 'Shab-e-Meraj' will be on September 1. Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Mufti Munibur Rehman announced this here on Saturday. He said the moon of Rajab has been sighted and the first of Ra
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Pesco takes note of line losses in Peshawar, Khyber circles

Pesco takes note of line losses in Peshawar, Khyber circles

Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) has taken serious note of line losses in Peshawar and Khyber circles and has given a time frame for arresting losses and achieving target of the recovery. The decision to this effect was taken in a meeting held on
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Dacoits gang busted

Dacoits gang busted

Sadar Division Investigation Police have busted an inter-district dacoits gang-Ashfaq alias Phakoo and arrested its three members. The accused have confessed committing dozens of incidents of dacoity and robbery in various districts of the province during
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
'Iqbal's Vision of Islamic State'

'Iqbal's Vision of Islamic State'

Brigadier Taimur Afzal Khan (Retd) an eminent educationlist delivered a lecture titled 'Iqbal's Vision of Islamic State' in Dr Rasheed Chaudhry Memorial lecture series at Fountain House here on Saturday.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Attempt to smuggle liquor foiled

Attempt to smuggle liquor foiled

Customs staff posted at Allama Iqbal International Airport on Saturday foiled an attempt of smuggling 225 bottles of foreign branded liquor brought from Dubai through a private airliner, and arrested two accused on the spot.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
FCCI elections schedule

FCCI elections schedule

Election schedule for Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) for the year 2005-6 has been issued. According to FCCI Secretary, the election will be held for nine seats of executive committee including four each seats for industry and trade cla
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Government asked to intervene in Reap elections

Government asked to intervene in Reap elections

Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (Reap) Founders Group, has asked the government to intervene for holding elections of the association scheduled for the first week of next month, in a transparent and impartial manner.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Six Punjab districts declared sensitive

Six Punjab districts declared sensitive

Government of Punjab has declared six districts of the province - Multan, Sargodha, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad and Gujranwala to be the most sensitive areas during the local council elections and decided to call the troops for the assistance of admini
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Fazl denies links with al Qaeda

Fazl denies links with al Qaeda

JUI leader Fazl-ur-Rehman said here on Saturday, "We have no linkage with al Qaeda, or any other terrorist organisation, nor we are extremists, but we are enlightened and progressive, while General Pervez Musharraf is a reactionary and he is not enlighten
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Beautification plan for Lahore devised

Beautification plan for Lahore devised

Punjab Minister for Tourism, Mian Muhammad Aslam Iqbal, has disclosed that a beautification plan for Lahore has been devised under which the City would be turned into beautiful buildings, lights and streets at a cost of Rs 21 billion.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Umar Sharif recovering

Umar Sharif recovering

Eminent actor and comedian Umar Sharif is recovering fast after undergoing a successful heart bypass operation. Thanking Allah Almighty for his successful operation, Umar Sharif paid gratitude to the fans who prayed for his early recovery.
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Independence Day celebrations finalised

Independence Day celebrations finalised

The provincial government would celebrate this year's Independence Day in the most befitting and stately manner that goes well with this solemn occasion that took place 58 years ago when Muslims of British India gained freedom from the British Raj and est
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
River Indus in low flood

River Indus in low flood

The River Indus is in medium flood at Kotri with rising tendency and in low-to-medium flood at Chashma. The river Indus is in low flood at all other points including Tarbela, Kalabagh, Taunsa, Guddu and Sukkur. The river Chenab is in low flood at Marala,
Published 07 Aug, 2005 12:00am
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