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Print - 2005-11-09
Nazims asked to set priorities of their work

Nazims asked to set priorities of their work

Punjab government on Thursday asked elected city district, and town nazims to identify their priorities before taking steps for resolving issues facing the masses and provision of basic facilities at grass roots level.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Transfers and postings of 9 PTCL officials

Transfers and postings of 9 PTCL officials

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (Headquarters) has issued the orders of transfer and postings of nine General Managers/Chief Engineers.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Germany to link up with Mexico and Brazil on CO2

Germany to link up with Mexico and Brazil on CO2

Germany, Europe's biggest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions, hopes to sign partnership deals for emission cuts with Mexico and Brazil at the United Nations climate change conference in Montreal later this month, a government official said on Tuesday.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Jordan's group briefed on scope of investment

Jordan's group briefed on scope of investment

A seven-member delegation of Jordan's Shaheen Business and Investment Group (SBIG) headed by its chairman Khalid Shaheen and adviser Jawed Annani, called on petroleum minister Amanullah Khan Jadoon here on Tuesday and discussed with him investment opportu
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Jordan's group briefed on scope of investment

Jordan's group briefed on scope of investment

A seven-member delegation of Jordan's Shaheen Business and Investment Group (SBIG) headed by its chairman Khalid Shaheen and adviser Jawed Annani, called on petroleum minister Amanullah Khan Jadoon here on Tuesday and discussed with him investment opportu
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Jordan''s group briefed on scope of investment

Jordan''s group briefed on scope of investment

A seven-member delegation of Jordan''s Shaheen Business and Investment Group (SBIG) headed by its chairman Khalid Shaheen and adviser Jawed Annani, called on petroleum minister Amanullah Khan Jadoon here on Tuesday and discussed with him investment opport
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan-Tajikistan JMC meeting from November 25

Pakistan-Tajikistan JMC meeting from November 25

The Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting of Pakistan and Tajikistan will be held from November 25 to 27 at Tajikistan to finalise the import of 1000 MW power from Tajikistan. A delegation led by Federal Minister for Water and Power, Liaquat Ali Jato
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Tuesday (November 08, 2005).

Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Kohli made permanent BHC judge

Kohli made permanent BHC judge

President General Pervez Musharraf has appointed Justice Mehta Kailash Nath Kohli as permanent judge of Balochistan High Court (BHC). Justice Mehta Kailash is presently working as Additional Judge of Balochistan High Court and will assume charge of the ne
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Kohli made permanent BHC judge

Kohli made permanent BHC judge

President General Pervez Musharraf has appointed Justice Mehta Kailash Nath Kohli as permanent judge of Balochistan High Court (BHC). Justice Mehta Kailash is presently working as Additional Judge of Balochistan High Court and will assume charge of the ne
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Wheat sowing commences in lower Sindh

Wheat sowing commences in lower Sindh

Wheat sowing commenced in early sowing areas of lower Sindh despite non-availability of quality seed and high prices of other inputs. During the current winter season, an area of 0.9 million hectares would be brought under wheat cultivation to achieve a t
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
World Bank to provide $100 million for reconstruction of highways

World Bank to provide $100 million for reconstruction of highways

The World Bank has agreed to provide a loan of $100 million for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of highways damaged due to devastated earthquake in NWFP and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K). National Highway Authority chairman Major General Farrukh Jav
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Cross Transactions

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Tuesday (November 08, 2005).

Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
World Bank to provide $100 million for reconstruction of highways

World Bank to provide $100 million for reconstruction of highways

The World Bank has agreed to provide a loan of $100 million for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of highways damaged due to devastated earthquake in NWFP and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K). National Highway Authority chairman Major General Farrukh Jav
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Presentation

Presentation

Presentation at KSE auditorium (only for members and an authorised employee of the members).

Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
World Bank to provide $100 million for reconstruction of highways

World Bank to provide $100 million for reconstruction of highways

The World Bank has agreed to provide a loan of $100 million for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of highways damaged due to devastated earthquake in NWFP and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K). National Highway Authority chairman Major General Farrukh Jav
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
400 cases filed against Lahore LTU

400 cases filed against Lahore LTU

Most of the big taxpaying units of Lahore have filed 400 cases against the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU), which showed that they are not happy with the working of the regional department.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Tuesday (November 08, 2005).

Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
400 cases filed against Lahore LTU

400 cases filed against Lahore LTU

Most of the big taxpaying units of Lahore have filed 400 cases against the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU), which showed that they are not happy with the working of the regional department.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
400 cases filed against Lahore LTU

400 cases filed against Lahore LTU

Most of the big taxpaying units of Lahore have filed 400 cases against the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU), which showed that they are not happy with the working of the regional department.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
BMW October car sales widen lead over Mercedes

BMW October car sales widen lead over Mercedes

BMW's global vehicle sales rose 6.6 percent in October to 108,628 units, helped by continued strong demand for sporty cars like its revamped 3-Series midsize model, the company said on Tuesday.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: falling trend permeates currency market

THE RUPEE: falling trend permeates currency market

Increasing demand for dollar, pushed the rupee value down in the interbank market on Tuesday, down two paisa for buying at 59.75 and slid three paisa on the selling side at 59.77, respectively.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
BMW October car sales widen lead over Mercedes

BMW October car sales widen lead over Mercedes

BMW's global vehicle sales rose 6.6 percent in October to 108,628 units, helped by continued strong demand for sporty cars like its revamped 3-Series midsize model, the company said on Tuesday.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: falling trend permeates currency market

THE RUPEE: falling trend permeates currency market

Increasing demand for dollar, pushed the rupee value down in the interbank market on Tuesday, down two paisa for buying at 59.75 and slid three paisa on the selling side at 59.77, respectively.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
UTS uncertain future to cost wastage of Rs 90 million subsidy

UTS uncertain future to cost wastage of Rs 90 million subsidy

The uncertain future of Urban Transport Scheme (UTS) may result in wastage of Rs 90 million subsidy on account of exemption of custom duty, given by the government in the last four years to UTS operators for bringing in large size buses in Karachi.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Bhatta Mafia active to extort money

Bhatta Mafia active to extort money

Members of bureaucracy who usually work against each other to nix well meant welfare programmes, have started working closely to perform their official duties, following the onslaught of Bhatta Mafia extorting money on various pretexts.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
More deaths from environmental hazards feared

More deaths from environmental hazards feared

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) and CARE International have warned of further losses from environmental hazards in earthquake-hit areas of Pakistan.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 08, 2005).

Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 08, 2005).

Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (November 08, 2005).

Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Cellphone jammers to be installed in Sindh jails

Cellphone jammers to be installed in Sindh jails

Sindh governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan on Tuesday ordered immediate installation of jammers to break the network of criminals and underworld mafia chiefs operating from within jails in Sindh and posing problems for the people.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Oxford to launch book on Lahore

Oxford to launch book on Lahore

Oxford University Press will launch its latest publication, Beloved City: Writings on Lahore, edited by the eminent novelist, Bapsi Sidhwa. This anthology brings together verse and prose: essays, stories, chronicles and profiles by people who have shared
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Water pipeline under sea planned

Water pipeline under sea planned

The Keamari Town will laid a two-kilometer water pipeline under sea from central water pipeline at Mai Kolachi to Keamari to supply water to more localities of the town.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (November 08, 2005) and Wednesday (November 09, 2005).
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Governor visits NWFP relief centre

Governor visits NWFP relief centre

NWFP Governor Khalil-ur-Rehman, while appreciating the services being offered in the relief centres for earthquake affected people in Peshawar City, appealed to the public and especially the philanthropists to be more generous to extend a helping hand in
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (November 08, 2005).

Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
HEC helping universities raise education standard

HEC helping universities raise education standard

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is engaged in the development of the universities of Pakistan and make them world-class centres of education, research and development. This was stated by Faisalabad University of Agriculture's Vice-Chancellor Profess
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Project to raise water use efficiency approved

Project to raise water use efficiency approved

The Ministry of Science and Technology has approved a project to increase water use efficiency in the irrigated areas of Upper Indus Basin. The project- Research Studies for Sustainable Management of Water Resources in the Upper Indus Plan- will cost Rs 2
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Hearing in case against PPP workers on November 10

Hearing in case against PPP workers on November 10

Hearing in the case against PPP activists, accused of attacking the Parliament House in April 1998, will be held in the court of senior civil judge Islamabad on November 10.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
'Superhighway' along Murree Road soon: Nazim

'Superhighway' along Murree Road soon: Nazim

The Nazim of Rawal Town, Rashid Shafiq, has said that the government has decided to construct a 'Superhighway' along side Murree Road to resolve the traffic problem on this important highway.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on November 08

Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on November 08

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 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (November 08, 2005) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 09, 2005).
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Ban imposed on trade, use of polyethylene bags

Ban imposed on trade, use of polyethylene bags

District Nazim Hyderabad Kanwar Naveed Jamil has imposed ban on trading and using of polyethylene bags from January 1, 2006 in the entire Hyderabad District and asked the traders and consumers to arrange alternative source within two months.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Deutsche Bank chief for Pakistan

Deutsche Bank chief for Pakistan

Deutsche Bank has appointed Shazad Dada as Chief Country Officer for Pakistan from November 7, 2005. Shazad is currently based in New York.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Compensation for boat victims announced

Compensation for boat victims announced

Sindh Chief Minister, Arbab Ghulam Rahim has announced Rs 100,000 for adult deceased and Rs 50,000 for children, who had drowned into the sea at Keti Bandar near Thatta on eve of Eid.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
UMF posts profit in first quarter

UMF posts profit in first quarter

The United Asset Management Company has announced the results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 with a net income for the quarter Rs 69.6 million, representing a major increase over the corresponding period last year.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
UMF posts profit in first quarter

UMF posts profit in first quarter

The United Asset Management Company has announced the results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 with a net income for the quarter Rs 69.6 million, representing a major increase over the corresponding period last year.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Arrangements being made for Guru Nanak's birthday

Arrangements being made for Guru Nanak's birthday

Arrangements for the visit of about 5,000 Sikh pilgrims from India and other countries on the occasion of 537th birth anniversary of their spiritual head Baba Guru Nanak are being finalised by the Evacuee Trust Property board (ETPB) and other relevant age
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
10 dacoit gangs busted

10 dacoit gangs busted

Muzaffargarh Police have busted 10 organised gangs of robbers, kidnappers and murders and recovered stolen goods worth Rs 60 million, five klashinkovs, nine rifles, 21 guns, 29 revolvers, 68 pistols, 30 carbines, and 470 live cartridges during three days
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Two candidates left for KCCI president election

Two candidates left for KCCI president election

Only two candidates Haroon Farooki of Businessmen Group (BMG) and Sultan Chawla of Businessmen Forum (BMF) are left in the run for the President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in the election scheduled for November 12, 2005
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
AKU seminar

AKU seminar

The Aga Khan University's faculty of Arts and Sciences will hold a seminar on "More than books: New directions for academic libraries" at its premises here on November 11. The keynote address on the occasion will be delivered by Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Presi
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Anwar visits tent village in Chakwal

Anwar visits tent village in Chakwal

Provincial Co-operative Minister Colonel Malik Muhammad Anwar (Retd) on Tuesday visited tent village, set up at Chakwal, to provide shelters to the victims of earthquake. He was accompanied by administration, army and civil officers and social organisatio
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
District Nazim orders quick land acquisition for REIP

District Nazim orders quick land acquisition for REIP

Raja Javed Ikhlas, District Nazim, Rawalpindi, has directed the high officials of the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) to ensure acquisition of land for immediate launch of the Rawalpindi Environment Improvement Project (REIP).
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Training workshops to be held for Haj pilgrims

Training workshops to be held for Haj pilgrims

The Federal Religious Ministry has planned training workshops for Haj pilgrims at district level in 13 districts of south Punjab to provide basics about disciplines of performing Haj, said Multan Haj Directorate officials.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
LHC issues notice to NAB chief

LHC issues notice to NAB chief

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notice to Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in a petition filed by one Muhammad Ashraf praying to the court to direct the NAB to file separate references against Shahbaz-ud-din, who plundered public money
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Mukhtaran Mai back home

Mukhtaran Mai back home

Mukhtaran Mai returned home after receiving 'Glamour Woman of the Year Award' from a New York-based magazine. She is very happy.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Holidays schedule: government urged to consult private sector

Holidays schedule: government urged to consult private sector

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (Piaf) has urged the government to consult with private sector while devising schedule of holidays so as to avoid stoppage of work in the country for the entire week.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
UVAS vice-chancellor leaves for USA

UVAS vice-chancellor leaves for USA

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore vice-chancellor Professor Dr Manzoor Ahmad left for United States of America on an eight-day official visit to the Washington State University (WSU), Pullman (Washington).
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
PGEC housing exhibition

PGEC housing exhibition

Pakistan Guarantee Export Corporation, in collaboration with the Punjab government, is organising an international exhibition in Lahore on housing and construction industry' in December.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
PPP opposes privatisation of strategic assets

PPP opposes privatisation of strategic assets

Pakistan Peoples Party still believes in mixed economy and social democracy and is against privatisation of strategic assets of the country, said Senator Raza Rabbani.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Special prosecutor summoned in Nusrat Bhutto case

Special prosecutor summoned in Nusrat Bhutto case

An accountability court (AC) on Tuesday has directed special prosecutor to appear before the court on November 24, and assist the court on the point either a court could itself review its decision or not.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Smith leads South Africa back from one-day depths

Smith leads South Africa back from one-day depths

A year ago, South Africa couldn't beat a credible opponent in one-day cricket. Now they head to India Friday for a five-match series as the world's second-ranked team.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Langer out of second Test

Langer out of second Test

Opening batsman Justin Langer will miss Australia's second Test against the West Indies next week as he struggles to recover from a broken rib, Cricket Australia said Tuesday.
Published 09 Nov, 2005 12:00am
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