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Print - 2005-10-01
Copper prices close slightly down

Copper prices close slightly down

London Metal Exchange (LME) copper prices ended slightly down on Friday in line with the premium for prompt delivery, dealers said.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
European gold aims for new peaks, silver firm

European gold aims for new peaks, silver firm

Gold hovered near recent highs in Europe on Friday as inflation worries due to firm crude oil prices kept investors biting, although the market lacked the momentum so far to crack the $475 an ounce barrier again.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat up on stocks data

US MIDDAY: wheat up on stocks data

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures surged more than 4 percent by midsession on Friday following the release of bullish USDA crop and stocks data, traders said.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn higher on stocks data

US MIDDAY: corn higher on stocks data

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were higher at midsession on Friday following the release of bullish USDA stocks data and also from a strong rally in wheat futures, traders said.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar flat on October contract

US MIDDAY: sugar flat on October contract

Raw sugar futures were called to little changed on Friday as the market's focus is fixed firmly on expiration of the October contract at the close of business, floor sources said.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee higher on producer selling

US MIDDAY: coffee higher on producer selling

US coffee futures settled a shade higher on Friday after early producer selling waned and speculators and roasters went long ahead of the weekend, traders said.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper falls on profit taking

US MIDDAY: copper falls on profit taking

US copper futures fell moderately on Friday, weighed down by quarter-end profit taking, fatigue at recent record highs, and weak US consumption and sentiment data, traders said.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soybeans surge on quarterly stocks figure

US MIDDAY: soybeans surge on quarterly stocks figure

Soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade rallied Friday, after gapping higher on the open on a lower-than-expected quarterly stocks figure released by the government, traders said.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold falls on lower oil prices

US MIDDAY: gold falls on lower oil prices

Gold futures succumbed on Friday to quarter-end squaring, lower oil prices and a pullback in silver, in seesaw trading that just missed re-testing recent bull-market highs.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
WHO guidelines to control avian influenza

WHO guidelines to control avian influenza

World Health Organisation (WHO) has sent detailed guidelines to different countries on actions they need to take for controlling possible epidemic of avian influenza that is particularly affecting countries in Asia.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
PhD results announced

PhD results announced

The Controller of Examinations announced seven more PhD results on the recommendations of the external examiners and after fulfilling all the requirements.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
'Government working to solve issue of plastic bags'

'Government working to solve issue of plastic bags'

Federal Minister for Environment, Tahir Iqbal has said that government was working to solve the issue of negative effects of plastic bags. Talking to a private TV channel, he said plastic bags were used world-wide but their quality was better as compared
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
PPP condemns sacking of employees from PIA

PPP condemns sacking of employees from PIA

Opposition leader in the Senate, Mian Raza Rabbani has condemned the sacking of workers from Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and demanded their immediate reinstatement.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Rise in bus fares

Rise in bus fares

Starting the franchise buses on the roads of Punjab in order to control the traffic in different cities is a step taken by the present government. Now we rarely see mini-buses or vanes for pick and drop of passengers. These buses have increased their fare
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Loss of lives in Landhi

Loss of lives in Landhi

I would like to draw your kind attention towards the recent incident in Landhi where eight children died and more than 200 fell ill after consuming contaminated water. The children died from contamination were of eight months to eight years age.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Aspiring to win the Nobel Peace Prize, visit Norway

Aspiring to win the Nobel Peace Prize, visit Norway

A tip for anyone aspiring to win the Nobel Peace Prize - visit Norway. In a curious mix of coincidence, luck and lobbying, many laureates since the award was set up in 1901 have been to the Nordic nation before the prize decision. The 2005 winner will be
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
MDGs: building momentum: a big push on aid not enough to reduce poverty

MDGs: building momentum: a big push on aid not enough to reduce poverty

With just ten years to go before reaching the international community's self-imposed deadline for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) - a set of eight objectives incorporating targets for reducing poverty and other sources of human deprivati
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
How best to increase competitiveness

How best to increase competitiveness

It is, of course, encouraging to learn that in the 26th Global Competitiveness Report of for 2005-06 of the Switzerland-based World Economic Forum (WEF), Pakistan jumped up to the 83rd position in global rankings in 2005-06.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
LB's must have autonomy

LB's must have autonomy

Contrary to the very spirit of the local government concept, which purports to empower people at the grass roots level, the Punjab government has been gradually undertaking steps to concentrate authority in its own hands.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
OUP teachers' workshop today

OUP teachers' workshop today

Oxford University Press (OUP), as part of its on-going teacher training program, is holding a workshop for teachers 'On Track', a complete English program for primary level on Saturday, October 01, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Civil Aviation Club.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Mobilink sponsors NCHD's cultural show

Mobilink sponsors NCHD's cultural show

The Mobilink sponsored a community awareness programme at Lok Virsa Islamabad with regard to celebrating three years of social entrepreneurship in Pakistan by the National Commission of Human Development (NCHD), which organized a cultural show, including
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Abid Chinoy elected PCMA chief

Abid Chinoy elected PCMA chief

Abid Chinoy and Shahzad Alam were elected Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Pakistan Cloth Merchants Association (PCMA) for the year 2005-06. For Sindh-Balochistan zone, Nasim Ahmed was elected Chairman and Naqi Bari and Rafiq A.Ghani, Vice-Presidents.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Free hand to tobacco companies regretted

Free hand to tobacco companies regretted

Consultant Physician Chest diseases, Javaid A Khan of Aga Khan University Hospital, has said that tobacco companies have been given a free hand to promote a powerful addictive substance to the youth of the country and at an average 1500 children are takin
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Raja Imranullah gets PSO award

Raja Imranullah gets PSO award

Divisional Manager Retail, Multan, Raja Imranullah Khan was awarded Pakistan State Oil's Shaukat Mirza Management Excellence Award 2005 here on Wednesday. The award was given by the PSO Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jalees Ahmed Siddiqi a
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Zaka-ur-Rehman elected PPMA chairman

Zaka-ur-Rehman elected PPMA chairman

Mian Zaka-ur-Rehman has been unanimously elected Chairman of Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association (PPMA) for the term 2005-06. The 40th annual general meeting and elections of PPMA were held on September 27. Zahid Saeed, MD Indus Pharma, Kar
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Pamco to set up chain of cold stores

Pamco to set up chain of cold stores

Punjab Agriculture Marketing Company (Pamco) will set up a chain of cold storage in the province to provide better facilities to the growers of different agri-products. A sum of Rs 1.57 billion would be spent on the construction of cold storage in differe
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
LHC issues notice to FIA director

LHC issues notice to FIA director

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notice to director FIA (immigration) in a petition filed by one Liaquat Ali, who approached the court against the FIA officials with prayer to the court to direct the respondents to act in accordance with the law.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
LCCI demands ban on livestock import

LCCI demands ban on livestock import

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has demanded of the government to immediately ban the import of animals from India, as the imported sick and infected livestock and poultry are posing a serious threat to both the human health and life.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Cash rewards for policemen announced

Cash rewards for policemen announced

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has appreciated the police performance in apprehending Bashir alias Bashri gang involved in dacoity and murder of Brigadier Saeed Ahmad (Retd); and announced cash reward for the police officials.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Ali Ahmed Brohi's wife passes away

Ali Ahmed Brohi's wife passes away

Wife of late Ali Ahmed Brohi, a distinguished intellectual and writer of Sindh, passed away here late Thursday night. She was laid to rest at the graveyard of Abdullah Shah Ghazi, near the grave of her late spouse Ali Ahmed Brohi, after Juma prayers.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Veqar receives IT professional award

Veqar receives IT professional award

Veqar ul Islam, Managing Director, Nokia Pakistan was honoured the 'IT Professional of the year of Pakistan' award during SEARCC conference held in Sydney, Australia. He was earlier working as Country Manager Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh of NCR.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
SECP grants licence to Pak-Poland Business Forum

SECP grants licence to Pak-Poland Business Forum

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted licence to register Pakistan-Poland Business Forum as a public company under Companies Ordinance 1984 with the primary objective to promote and strengthen business, trade and socio-cultural
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Commercial operator of KCR fails to pay charges to Railways

Commercial operator of KCR fails to pay charges to Railways

The Pakistan Railways has suffered a loss of no less than rupees two million, as the commercial operator of Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) is reported to have disappeared after failing to honour commitments to the Pakistan Railways.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
General Traders celebrates 30 years of service

General Traders celebrates 30 years of service

General Traders Limited, country's leading trading house celebrated 30 years of its association with Toshiba. General Traders have been the only distributors of Toshiba Copiers since last 30 years.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Iranian group offers to build elevated roads in Karachi

Iranian group offers to build elevated roads in Karachi

An Iranian group has offered City District Government Karachi (CDGK) to invest $200 million in elevated roads infrastructure in Karachi. "The local partners of group have held a number of meetings with Karachi city government officials," an official of ci
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Sindh government urged to revise public sector construction rules

Sindh government urged to revise public sector construction rules

Sindh Minister for Home and Co-ordination Rauf Siddiqui has said that a large number of projects are under construction and will be completed in a year. There are a number of projects in the pipeline while others have been planned for next three years, he
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Extension demanded

Extension demanded

The official spokesman of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Mian Nauman Kabir, has demanded of the Chairman Central Board of Revenue Muhammad Abdullah Yousaf to extend date for filing of income tax returns.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Car lifters' gang busted

Car lifters' gang busted

Punjab police busted a gang of car snatchers and recovered ten cars and sophisticated arms from their possession. SSP Lahore, Amir Zulfiqar told newsmen here on Friday that the accused Sarshar Khan alias Shahid, Muhammad Waseem alias Imran and Muhammad Sa
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Norwegian puppets show

Norwegian puppets show

The Museum of Puppetry and Theatre will be hosting an exhibition on Monday (October 3) to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Norway, and to mark the event the museum will be showing the work of Riksteatret - the National Touring Theatre of Norway.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Omanese Consul General meets Rauf Siddiqi

Omanese Consul General meets Rauf Siddiqi

The Omanese Consul General at Karachi Naseer Saif Salim Al-Hosni met the Sindh Home Minister Rauf Siddiqi at his office and held talks on matters of common interest and other issues.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Government asked for strategy to reduce population growth rate

Government asked for strategy to reduce population growth rate

Pakistan will need 8.6 million jobs, 4.6 million housing units, 3,057 additional health facilities by the year 2010 to cater to the growing population needs. A well-placed source told Business Recorder that if the current 1.9 percent population gro
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
US companies keen to invest more in pharmaceutical sector

US companies keen to invest more in pharmaceutical sector

A five-member delegation of leading US pharmaceutical companies has shown willingness to increase investment in Pakistan. The delegation led by Nigel Thompson had a meeting with the Federal Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan here on Thursday.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Accord to fight corruption

Accord to fight corruption

Pakistan and China have decided to join hands to fight against corruption, through exchange of relevant information and expertise.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
'User IDs' issued for customs computerised system

'User IDs' issued for customs computerised system

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued 'User IDs' to over 6500 importers/exporters, 1415 clearing agents, 61 shipping agents, 48 warehousing agents, 15 foreign embassies, six departments and 33 banks for using the Pakistan Customs Computerised Syst
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
ANF nabs lady drug peddler

ANF nabs lady drug peddler

Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Punjab arrested a lady drug peddler, Shakeela Begum alias Sheela and recovered 30kg charas, 4kg heroin and 4kg chemical powder from her possession.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Guidelines for car dealers to file tax returns

Guidelines for car dealers to file tax returns

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed collectors of sales tax that the special procedure for GST collection on vehicles will not be applicable on commercial transport, like buses and trucks.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Guidelines for car dealers to file tax returns

Guidelines for car dealers to file tax returns

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed collectors of sales tax that the special procedure for GST collection on vehicles will not be applicable on commercial transport, like buses and trucks.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

Weather reports and forecast of cities were not received as the Met Office website was not updated.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
RCCI chief vows to play role for Rawalpindi industrialisation

RCCI chief vows to play role for Rawalpindi industrialisation

Newly elected President of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Jalil Ahmed Malik said the chamber would play its role for industrialisation of Rawalpindi region to quell the unemployment and poverty besides improving the living standar
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on September 30

Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on September 30

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Envoys-designate present credentials to President

Envoys-designate present credentials to President

The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Germany to Pakistan Dr Guntr Mulack, the High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Kenya to Pakistan Mrs Mishi Masika Mwatsaliu.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Friday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Trade pacts threaten Asian garment industry

Trade pacts threaten Asian garment industry

Several trade partnerships and agreements providing duty-free access to Central American and Caribbean textiles to the United States pose a threat to the apparel industry from Asia.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Friday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
'Nuclear programme indigenous'

'Nuclear programme indigenous'

Dr Samar Mubarikmand, Chairman National Engineering and Scientific Commission (Nescom) has made it clear that Pakistan developed its nuclear and missile programmes by utilising its own resources and manpower and did not believe in transfer of such sensiti
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Telecom facilities to rural areas ensured

Telecom facilities to rural areas ensured

State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Ali Asjad Malhi has said that government has formulated a strategy for providing telecommunication facilities to the people in rural and urban parts of the country.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Fresh stock of 20 rupee notes issued

Fresh stock of 20 rupee notes issued

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued fresh stock of 20 rupee notes to commercial banks, in order to facilitate the public. There was a general complaint about the shortage of newly printed notes.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Hanif elected FCCI president

Hanif elected FCCI president

The Annual General Meeting of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry was held here on Thursday night in which prominent industrialist Mian Muhammad Hanif was elected President(unopposed) of the FCCI for next two years while Rana Zafar Ahmad was e
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (September 30, 2005).

Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Floriculture farming key to alleviate poverty

Floriculture farming key to alleviate poverty

Renowned horticulturist Dr Tariq Iqtadar, presently associated with the Horticultural Research Station for Floriculture and Landscaping, AARI, Faisalabad, said promotion of floriculture among farmers could alleviate the poverty and strengthen national eco
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (September 30, 2005) and Saturday (October 01, 2005)
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
PICIC opens new branch in Qasimabad

PICIC opens new branch in Qasimabad

Mazharul Haq Siddiqui, Vice chancellor Sindh University inaugurated 33rd operational branch of the Pakistan Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation (PICIC) at Qasimabad on Wednesday.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
NBP and Gharibwal Cement sign Rs 1.54 billion loan agreement

NBP and Gharibwal Cement sign Rs 1.54 billion loan agreement

The Gharibwal Cement Ltd and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) have recently signed Rs 1.54 billion syndicated loan agreement. Financial close of the new Gharibwal project was achieved with the signing of this loan facility, according to a statement of Ghar
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (September ,30 2005).

Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Impact of US-India relations on Sino-Pak ties highlighted

Impact of US-India relations on Sino-Pak ties highlighted

"Dramatic development of bilateral relationship between India and the United States after the end of cold war through strategic dialogue has reached a new height when the two signed new framework for the US-India Defence Relationship 2005."
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (September 30, 2005).

Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Gulzar elected Kati chairman

Gulzar elected Kati chairman

Gulzar Firoz has been elected Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (Kati) Chairman for the year 2005-06. According to a press release, the managing committee in its meeting also elected Masood Naqi and Shaikh Fazal-e-Jalil as Senior Vice Chairman and
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (September 30, 2005).

Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
'Exports can be increased by improving products quality'

'Exports can be increased by improving products quality'

Visiting Japanese expert Sato Kazuchika has said exports from Pakistan could be increased significantly by improving the quality of products, and enhancing productivity in industrial sector.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Russian firm keen to participate in IPI gas pipeline

Russian firm keen to participate in IPI gas pipeline

Russian gas giant - Gazprom is keen to participate in the construction of $7.4 billion Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline that would bring gas from the gigantic South Pars fields in Iran to the two South Asian states.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Iran to defend its rights: Consul General

Iran to defend its rights: Consul General

The Iranian Consul General in Karachi, His Excellency Musa Hussaini said here on Friday night that the Islamic Republic of Iran would adhere to its stand in keeping with the declarations made by the Iranian President Ahmedi Nijad in his address at the UN
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight fall in open market

THE RUPEE: slight fall in open market

The rupee showed downward revision in the open market on Friday, shedding 10 paisa against the dollar for buying at 60.40 and slid five paisa for selling at 60.45 in process of trading, dealers said.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Wapda earmarks Rs 1,462 million for employees' welfare

Wapda earmarks Rs 1,462 million for employees' welfare

Chairman Wapda, Tariq Hamid has said that the management is making every effort for welfare of employees, as they were valuable assets for the organisation. He was speaking at the 22nd awards ceremony held to acknowledge the services of Wapda employees he
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight fall in open market

THE RUPEE: slight fall in open market

The rupee showed downward revision in the open market on Friday, shedding 10 paisa against the dollar for buying at 60.40 and slid five paisa for selling at 60.45 in process of trading, dealers said.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
'Economic diplomacy an integral part of foreign policy'

'Economic diplomacy an integral part of foreign policy'

Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri said 'economic diplomacy' had become integral part of Pakistan's foreign policy, and efforts were underway to increase the country's exports by properly using services of Pakistani foreign missions. He stated this
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Chemicals: BERGER PAINTS PAKISTAN LIMITED - Year Ended 30th June 2005

Chemicals: BERGER PAINTS PAKISTAN LIMITED - Year Ended 30th June 2005

The company has relatively small capital base but maintains robust financial backbone as can be seen from the financial ratios in the performance statistics. Its turnover and profitability were record highest in its career. Hence the company maintained it
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Petition against third phase of local government polls

Petition against third phase of local government polls

A member of the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) praying to declare the third phase of local body elections null and void, as all the political parties had fielded their candidates in violation of the sp
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Chemicals: BERGER PAINTS PAKISTAN LIMITED - Year Ended 30th June 2005

Chemicals: BERGER PAINTS PAKISTAN LIMITED - Year Ended 30th June 2005

The company has relatively small capital base but maintains robust financial backbone as can be seen from the financial ratios in the performance statistics. Its turnover and profitability were record highest in its career. Hence the company maintained it
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Eastern Region's tax receipts may reach Rs 4700 million

Eastern Region's tax receipts may reach Rs 4700 million

Eastern Region Lahore received as many as 174,000 income tax returns with tax money amounting to Rs 4,500 million up to 8:30 pm on Friday, the last day for filing of income tax returns for the current assessment year.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Friday (September 30, 2005).

Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Call for bringing customs duty to zero rate for pig iron, coke

Call for bringing customs duty to zero rate for pig iron, coke

The government must take immediate notice of the scarcity of raw material and bring the customs duty to zero rated for pig iron and coke import, in order to strengthen foundries in the country, enabling them to play their role in the development of engine
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Call for bringing customs duty to zero rate for pig iron, coke

Call for bringing customs duty to zero rate for pig iron, coke

The government must take immediate notice of the scarcity of raw material and bring the customs duty to zero rated for pig iron and coke import, in order to strengthen foundries in the country, enabling them to play their role in the development of engine
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Cross Transactions

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Friday (September 30, 2005).

Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Prime Minister inaugurates WIEF today

Prime Minister inaugurates WIEF today

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will inaugurate World Islamic Economic Forum at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre here on Saturday.
Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Oct, 2005 12:00am