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Print - 2005-09-10
Supreme Court Bar Association meeting

Supreme Court Bar Association meeting

A meeting Of the Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBA) will be held on September 10 at 11 am in the Library Hall at the Association at the Supreme Court Building here.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Arrangements for Shab-i-Barat reviewed

Arrangements for Shab-i-Barat reviewed

Caretaker Gulshan-e-Iqbal Syed Fazeel Bukhari on Friday visited various graveyards of the Town to take stock of the arrangements made for the eve of Shab-i-Barat and issued directives for removal of bushes.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Call for implementing Senate body proposals on oil pricing

Call for implementing Senate body proposals on oil pricing

The recommendations of the Senate's Sub Committee on Oil Pricing are not being implemented despite a lapse of more than four months. Senator Engr. Rukhsana Zuberi, Member of Senate's Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Resources and Member of Sub
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils (Amend) Bill passed

Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils (Amend) Bill passed

The government on Friday pushed through a bill in the National Assembly aimed at empowering the Supreme Court and High Courts to take disciplinary action against advocates and re-fixing the number of seats of members of Provincial Bar Councils.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils (Amend) Bill passed

Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils (Amend) Bill passed

The government on Friday pushed through a bill in the National Assembly aimed at empowering the Supreme Court and High Courts to take disciplinary action against advocates and re-fixing the number of seats of members of Provincial Bar Councils.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Sanitary conditions in Civil Hospital deplorable

Sanitary conditions in Civil Hospital deplorable

The sanitary conditions inside and around the Civil Hospital Karachi are so dirty that it a miracle that patients at the hospital have not suffered an epidemic so far.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Bangladesh Air chief arrives

Bangladesh Air chief arrives

Bangladesh Air Force Chief, Air Vice Marshal Fakhrul Azam along with his wife Begum Dilruba Azam and two members delegation arrived here on Friday. During the visit, Air Vice Marshal Fakhrul Azam will be visiting various operational, training and engineer
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Friday (September 09, 2005).

Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Bangladesh Air chief arrives

Bangladesh Air chief arrives

Bangladesh Air Force Chief, Air Vice Marshal Fakhrul Azam along with his wife Begum Dilruba Azam and two members delegation arrived here on Friday. During the visit, Air Vice Marshal Fakhrul Azam will be visiting various operational, training and engineer
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Friday (September 09, 2005).

Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Jica and EAD sign agreement

Jica and EAD sign agreement

The Japan International Co-operation Agency (Jica) and Economic Affairs Division on Friday signed an agreement to provide assistance for development projects being initiated through the co-operation of NGOs and representatives of Local Government.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Friday (September 09, 2005).

Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Jica and EAD sign agreement

Jica and EAD sign agreement

The Japan International Co-operation Agency (Jica) and Economic Affairs Division on Friday signed an agreement to provide assistance for development projects being initiated through the co-operation of NGOs and representatives of Local Government.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Jica and EAD sign agreement

Jica and EAD sign agreement

The Japan International Co-operation Agency (Jica) and Economic Affairs Division on Friday signed an agreement to provide assistance for development projects being initiated through the co-operation of NGOs and representatives of Local Government.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
'Manmohan to meet Musharraf in New York'

'Manmohan to meet Musharraf in New York'

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet President Musharraf on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week, a senior Indian official said on Friday. Singh will also meet French President Jacques Chirac, US leader George W Bush and his Chines
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
'Manmohan to meet Musharraf in New York'

'Manmohan to meet Musharraf in New York'

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet President Musharraf on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week, a senior Indian official said on Friday. Singh will also meet French President Jacques Chirac, US leader George W Bush and his Chines
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
KKI closing rates of currency notes

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Friday (September 09, 2005).

Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Shaukat briefs Badawi on contacts with Israel

Shaukat briefs Badawi on contacts with Israel

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday had a telephonic conversation with his Malaysian counterpart Data Seen Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and briefed him on the meeting between the foreign ministers of Pakistan and Israel in Istanbul.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (September 09, 2005).

Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Shaukat briefs Badawi on contacts with Israel

Shaukat briefs Badawi on contacts with Israel

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday had a telephonic conversation with his Malaysian counterpart Data Seen Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and briefed him on the meeting between the foreign ministers of Pakistan and Israel in Istanbul.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Sindh Bank to start working soon: Ibad

Sindh Bank to start working soon: Ibad

Sindh Governor Ishratul Ibad Khan has informed the business community that the government is consulting with banking sector experts to establish Sindh Bank. Speaking at a dinner meeting, hosted by Honorary Consul General of Mozambique, Khalid Tawab on Tue
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

Yields on the BMA-PGBI remained stable and its value increased by 0.02% to close at 98.3015. Yields increased by approximately 1 to 2 basis points among the short tenors while they decreased by approximately 1 basis point among the medium tenors. These tw
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Sindh Bank to start working soon: Ibad

Sindh Bank to start working soon: Ibad

Sindh Governor Ishratul Ibad Khan has informed the business community that the government is consulting with banking sector experts to establish Sindh Bank. Speaking at a dinner meeting, hosted by Honorary Consul General of Mozambique, Khalid Tawab on Tue
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

Yields on the BMA-PGBI remained stable and its value increased by 0.02% to close at 98.3015. Yields increased by approximately 1 to 2 basis points among the short tenors while they decreased by approximately 1 basis point among the medium tenors. These tw
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Sindh Bank to start working soon: Ibad

Sindh Bank to start working soon: Ibad

Sindh Governor Ishratul Ibad Khan has informed the business community that the government is consulting with banking sector experts to establish Sindh Bank. Speaking at a dinner meeting, hosted by Honorary Consul General of Mozambique, Khalid Tawab on Tue
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

Yields on the BMA-PGBI remained stable and its value increased by 0.02% to close at 98.3015. Yields increased by approximately 1 to 2 basis points among the short tenors while they decreased by approximately 1 basis point among the medium tenors. These tw
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Work on 102 watercourses to begin this month

Work on 102 watercourses to begin this month

The work on construction of 102 watercourses will begin this month in various districts of Sindh under Sindh On-farm Water Management Project. This was stated by Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister for Irrigation Murtaza Jatoi, while presiding over a meeting
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Work on 102 watercourses to begin this month

Work on 102 watercourses to begin this month

The work on construction of 102 watercourses will begin this month in various districts of Sindh under Sindh On-farm Water Management Project. This was stated by Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister for Irrigation Murtaza Jatoi, while presiding over a meeting
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Work on 102 watercourses to begin this month

Work on 102 watercourses to begin this month

The work on construction of 102 watercourses will begin this month in various districts of Sindh under Sindh On-farm Water Management Project. This was stated by Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister for Irrigation Murtaza Jatoi, while presiding over a meeting
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Hurriyat to continue talks: Mirwaiz

Hurriyat to continue talks: Mirwaiz

A faction of Hurriyat Conference led by Mirwaiz Umer Farooq on Friday said its talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf have been positive and would continue till a lasting solution to Kashmir dispute is found.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
ADB-aided hydropower project to start in December

ADB-aided hydropower project to start in December

The construction of new Bong Escape Hydropower Project with the financial assistance of Asian Development Bank is expected to begin in December 2005 with a targeted commercial operation date of December 2008.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
ADB-aided hydropower project to start in December

ADB-aided hydropower project to start in December

The construction of new Bong Escape Hydropower Project with the financial assistance of Asian Development Bank is expected to begin in December 2005 with a targeted commercial operation date of December 2008.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
ADB-aided hydropower project to start in December

ADB-aided hydropower project to start in December

The construction of new Bong Escape Hydropower Project with the financial assistance of Asian Development Bank is expected to begin in December 2005 with a targeted commercial operation date of December 2008.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
India UTV forms joint venture with Malaysia's Astro

India UTV forms joint venture with Malaysia's Astro

Indian television content provider UTV Software Communications Ltd said on Friday it has formed a joint venture with Astro All Asian Networks Plc of Malaysia to launch two children's TV channels in South East Asia.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
SBP accepts Rs 11.5 billion in Repo sale

SBP accepts Rs 11.5 billion in Repo sale

The State bank of Pakistan on Friday accepted the rate of return on Treasury Bills at 7.9 percent per annum in Repo Sale--Open Market Operation--conducted on Friday, September 9, 2005. The bid received for 6 days Repo Sale (Mop-up) was Rs 11,500 million a
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
SBP accepts Rs 11.5 billion in Repo sale

SBP accepts Rs 11.5 billion in Repo sale

The State bank of Pakistan on Friday accepted the rate of return on Treasury Bills at 7.9 percent per annum in Repo Sale--Open Market Operation--conducted on Friday, September 9, 2005. The bid received for 6 days Repo Sale (Mop-up) was Rs 11,500 million a
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
SBP accepts Rs 11.5 billion in Repo sale

SBP accepts Rs 11.5 billion in Repo sale

The State bank of Pakistan on Friday accepted the rate of return on Treasury Bills at 7.9 percent per annum in Repo Sale--Open Market Operation--conducted on Friday, September 9, 2005. The bid received for 6 days Repo Sale (Mop-up) was Rs 11,500 million a
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (September 09, 2005).

Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
SBP accepts Rs 11.5 billion in Repo sale

SBP accepts Rs 11.5 billion in Repo sale

The State bank of Pakistan on Friday accepted the rate of return on Treasury Bills at 7.9 percent per annum in Repo Sale--Open Market Operation--conducted on Friday, September 9, 2005. The bid received for 6 days Repo Sale (Mop-up) was Rs 11,500 million a
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (September 09, 2005).
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Three killed in Indian occupied Kashmir

Three killed in Indian occupied Kashmir

Indian occupation troops early on Friday shot dead three suspected freedom fighters along the Line of Control, a police spokesman said. He said the suspected freedom fighters were killed when they snuck into Indian occupied Kashmir's Poonch district, acro
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Sindh government urged to waive tax on 10-year old vehicles

Sindh government urged to waive tax on 10-year old vehicles

Chairman, Provincial /Local Taxes Subcommittee of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Shakeel-ur-Rehman, has urged the government of Sindh to waive motor vehicle tax on vehicles older than 10 years.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (September 09, 2005).

Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Sindh government urged to waive tax on 10-year old vehicles

Sindh government urged to waive tax on 10-year old vehicles

Chairman, Provincial /Local Taxes Subcommittee of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Shakeel-ur-Rehman, has urged the government of Sindh to waive motor vehicle tax on vehicles older than 10 years.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Sindh government urged to waive tax on 10-year old vehicles

Sindh government urged to waive tax on 10-year old vehicles

Chairman, Provincial /Local Taxes Subcommittee of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Shakeel-ur-Rehman, has urged the government of Sindh to waive motor vehicle tax on vehicles older than 10 years.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Fazio wins a round in fight to keep job

Fazio wins a round in fight to keep job

Italy's central bank governor, Antonio Fazio, won a round in his fight to keep his job on Friday when Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said the government was powerless to dismiss him over a bank take-over scandal.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Sigma Designs wins Microsoft IP TV set top deal

Sigma Designs wins Microsoft IP TV set top deal

Microsoft said on Friday it had launched its first single chip for high definition television set top boxes for IP networks with Milpitas, California-based chip maker Sigma Designs.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Friday (September 09, 2005).

Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Bears in control on ISE

Bears in control on ISE

Equities showed minus signs at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday where bears snatched the floor from the bulls amid decrease in index. ISE Network index showed a decrease of 10.48 points as the price-based indicator moved from 11,396.19 to 11,385.7
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Friday (September 09, 2005).

Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Bears in control on ISE

Bears in control on ISE

Equities showed minus signs at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday where bears snatched the floor from the bulls amid decrease in index. ISE Network index showed a decrease of 10.48 points as the price-based indicator moved from 11,396.19 to 11,385.7
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (September 09, 2005).

Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
LSE index loses 13.32 points

LSE index loses 13.32 points

Led by oil and gas sector, bearish trend prevailed at Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) mainly on account of profit taking. The LSE-25 index moved down by 13.32 points, and closed at 3921.94 against 3935.26 of Thursday, while transaction volume was restricted t
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
LSE index loses 13.32 points

LSE index loses 13.32 points

Led by oil and gas sector, bearish trend prevailed at Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) mainly on account of profit taking. The LSE-25 index moved down by 13.32 points, and closed at 3921.94 against 3935.26 of Thursday, while transaction volume was restricted t
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Share prices move in narrow band on KSE

Share prices move in narrow band on KSE

The weekend consideration and opposition''s strike call forced some of the players to adopt cautious approach and the market witnessed selective buying in banking, oil, gas, cement and textile scrips throughout the session on Friday.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Share prices move in narrow band on KSE

Share prices move in narrow band on KSE

The weekend consideration and opposition's strike call forced some of the players to adopt cautious approach and the market witnessed selective buying in banking, oil, gas, cement and textile scrips throughout the session on Friday.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Share prices move in narrow band on KSE

Share prices move in narrow band on KSE

The weekend consideration and opposition's strike call forced some of the players to adopt cautious approach and the market witnessed selective buying in banking, oil, gas, cement and textile scrips throughout the session on Friday.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Commercial courts nowhere in sight

Commercial courts nowhere in sight

Constitution of federal commercial courts (FCCs) is nowhere in sight even one year after Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz's announcement in his first address to the nation last year, sources told Business Recorder here on Friday.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Government wants to pull down inflation rate to 8 percent: Ishrat

Government wants to pull down inflation rate to 8 percent: Ishrat

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor Dr Ishrat Husain said on Friday that government intends to bring down the inflation rate to eight percent, while interest rate has direct link with inflation rate, and when inflation would come down, the interest rate
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
MQM discusses local government elections

MQM discusses local government elections

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) UK central co-ordination committee met under the chairmanship of party chief Altaf Hussain here on Friday to discuss third phase of the local government elections and latest political situation in the country.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Government wants to pull down inflation rate to 8 percent: Ishrat

Government wants to pull down inflation rate to 8 percent: Ishrat

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor Dr Ishrat Husain said on Friday that government intends to bring down the inflation rate to eight percent, while interest rate has direct link with inflation rate, and when inflation would come down, the interest rate
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Russian sugar refining up

Russian sugar refining up

Russia refined 2.84 million tonnes of white sugar from imported raws from the start of the year to August 31, up 25 percent from 2.27 million by September 1 a year ago, the Russian Sugar Producers' Union said on Friday.
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am
Government wants to pull down inflation rate to 8 percent: Ishrat

Government wants to pull down inflation rate to 8 percent: Ishrat

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor Dr Ishrat Husain said on Friday that government intends to bring down the inflation rate to eight percent, while interest rate has direct link with inflation rate, and when inflation would come down, the interest rate
Published 10 Sep, 2005 12:00am