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Print - 2005-12-04
Call for taking steps for economic wellbeing, rehabilitation of disabled

Call for taking steps for economic wellbeing, rehabilitation of disabled

Speakers at different functions held in connection with the 'International Day of Disabled Persons' have called for taking immediate steps for rehabilitation and economic wellbeing of disables so that they could feel themselves as a part of the society in
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Concern voiced over construction of Kalabagh Dam

Concern voiced over construction of Kalabagh Dam

The Sindh Abadgar Board (SAB) general council has expressed its strong reservations over the government intentions to construct Kalabagh Dam (KBD) during its meeting held here on Saturday. Abdul Majeed Nizamani chaired the meeting and was attended by coun
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
LNH education programme

LNH education programme

Liaquat National Hospital (LNH) Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care is organising its annual "Continued Medical Education (CME)" programme for medical professionals on December 4 from 11 am to 1 pm, at the LNH's Convention Centre Auditorium.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Renewal of food licences by December 31 urged

Renewal of food licences by December 31 urged

The City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has informed all the sellers, manufacturers, and distributors of edible items that their food licenses will stand expired on December 31, 2005.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
ICMAP introduces new syllabus

ICMAP introduces new syllabus

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has introduced the new syllabus which will be effective from this month", said ICMAP President Mohammad Rafi here on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
NHA prepares development sector investment plan

NHA prepares development sector investment plan

National Highway Authority (NHA) has prepared a National Highway Development Sector Investment Programme and negotiating for a loan of dollars 770 million from Asian Development Bank. This project will be completed with the total cost of rupees 966.80 mil
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
A lot has to be done for quake-hit people, says Shaukat

A lot has to be done for quake-hit people, says Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the international community has pledged $6.2 billion for relief and rehabilitation of the areas devastated by October 8 earthquake that had hit hard the northern regions of Pakistan.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Four stolen vehicles recovered

Four stolen vehicles recovered

Anti-Car-Lifting-Cell of the Capital City Police Karachi on Friday recovered two stolen cars and two motorcycles. The registration numbers of the recovered cars are AAM-003 (Bahadurabad police station) and V-6154 (Taimoria police station, while the recove
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
First phase of Mohenjo-daro preservation completed

First phase of Mohenjo-daro preservation completed

International expert of Archeology professor Michel Janssen has said that with the efforts of international community, Pakistan government will become able to preserve Mohenjo-daro within short period.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Rescue 15 centre inaugurated

Rescue 15 centre inaugurated

The entire police network in Punjab is being equipped with most modern technology to combat crimes and ensure complete law and order to make it a model province, the Punjab Inspector General of Police Zia-ul-Hassan Khan said here on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
'Parchi fee to be abolished at rural health centres'

'Parchi fee to be abolished at rural health centres'

Punjab Health Minister Dr Tahir Ali Javed has said the government was promoting health sector on priority basis and a number of projects were being implemented for that purpose by the provincial government.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Government should withdraw fabricated cases against Benazir: PPP

Government should withdraw fabricated cases against Benazir: PPP

The Pakistan People's Party on Saturday asked the government to admit its defeat in Swiss court and facilitate the return of Benazir Bhutto in country while withdrawing all the 'fabricated cases' against her, said PPP leaders Khalid Hanif Lodhi, Khurshid
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
PMI training programme from December 6

PMI training programme from December 6

The Pakistan Manpower Institute (PMI) is organising a National Course on "Integrated Approach to Human Resource Development' from December 6-17.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Pak-youth team welcomed in Beijing

Pak-youth team welcomed in Beijing

A 35-member youth delegation was given a warm welcome when they landed into the capital Friday early morning on a weeklong goodwill visit.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
UNHCR suspends Afghan repatriation in winter

UNHCR suspends Afghan repatriation in winter

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office has announced temporary closure of its Afghan voluntary repatriation operation from Pakistan for a winter break from December 20 till the end of February 2006.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
SPSC announces written test schedule for various positions

SPSC announces written test schedule for various positions

Controller of Examinations, Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC), Friday announced the schedule of written tests for the posts of Medical Officers, Deputy District Attorneys, Assistant Protocol Officers and Lecturers of different subjects in Sindh Healt
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
US Consulate official visits DSBE

US Consulate official visits DSBE

Ms Susan J Riggs, an official from the US Consulate, Islamabad on Saturday visited Defence School of Business Education (DSBE) in DHA here.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Magnesium healthy for ageing bones: report

Magnesium healthy for ageing bones: report

Increasing intake of magnesium through diet and supplements can help in keeping the bones of elderly people healthy. Researchers from the University of Tennessee, Memphis, USA conducted a study, which suggests that greater magnesium intake is significantl
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Mirwaiz to meet Musharraf on December 7

Mirwaiz to meet Musharraf on December 7

Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq would meet President Pervez Musharraf on the sidelines of an extraordinary summit of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) in Saudi Arabia on December 7 to 8.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Widespread protests held in occupied Kashmir

Widespread protests held in occupied Kashmir

In occupied Kashmir, protest demonstrations were held in Srinagar, Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam, and Islamabad districts against anti-people policies of the puppet regime and also its failure to reach out to the quake-affected people.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Free livestock camps in ICT rural areas

Free livestock camps in ICT rural areas

Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Saturday decided to hold weekly Livestock Free Camps in rural areas of capital during this month.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Bank denies one-fifteen refund applications

Bank denies one-fifteen refund applications

Contrary to assurances given by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman, the concerned commercial bank denied refund applications by the unsuccessful depositors of I-15 plots and flats.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
0.6 million people immunised in quake-hit areas

0.6 million people immunised in quake-hit areas

Federal Health Minister Muhammad Naseer Khan has said that about 0.6 million people had so far been immunised against measles and tetanus in the quake affected areas.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Ordinance promulgated

Ordinance promulgated

President Pervez Musharraf promulgated ordinance on Saturday to provide for the recognition and enforcement of arbitration agreements and foreign arbitration awards.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Firoz Rasul named new AKU president

Firoz Rasul named new AKU president

Presiding over the eighteenth convocation of the Aga Khan University, Chancellor of the University His Highness Aga Khan, announced the retirement of the first president of the University, Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, and introduced his successor Firoz Rasul who
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
KPC polls on December 31

KPC polls on December 31

The annual election 2006 of the Karachi Press Club (KPC) will be held on December 31. The announcement to this effect made in a KPC statement issued on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Death anniversary of Altaf's mother on December 5

Death anniversary of Altaf's mother on December 5

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) will arrange Quran Khawani and Fateha to observe the 20th death anniversary of Khursheed Begum, mother of MQM's chief Altaf Hussain, on Monday, said a statement here on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Cinema lovers attend KaraFilm festival

Cinema lovers attend KaraFilm festival

The KaraFilm festival has generated a great deal of interest among the cine-lovers in the metropolis. A statement of the organisers of the event on Saturday said that the screening started on Friday as dozens of cinema lovers flocked the PIIA Auditorium t
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Mustafa announces Rs 2.50 billion Karachi uplift package

Mustafa announces Rs 2.50 billion Karachi uplift package

Nazim Karachi Mustafa Kamal on Saturday announced an over Rs 2.50 billion development package for Karachi. He also announced to make the road from Metropole Hotel to Airport, from Nazimabad flyover to Sharea Faisal, University Road and from Surjani Town t
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Karachiites suffer worse traffic jam

Karachiites suffer worse traffic jam

The usual traffic jams in the city on Saturday delayed the launching of several functions and the arrival of guests at many events in the city, UPP correspondent reports.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Advertising industry eulogised

Advertising industry eulogised

Pakistan Advertising Practitioners Club (PAPC), a non-profit and a non-commercial organisation have made a song to pay tributes to the advertising industry of Pakistan, says a press release issued here on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Pak-Afghan border at Chaman reopened

Pak-Afghan border at Chaman reopened

Pakistan-Afghanistan border was reopened here on Saturday after successful negotiations between the border security authorities of both countries, Frontier Corps Commandant Colonel Nasrullah Niazi said.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Next NFC Award soon: adviser

Next NFC Award soon: adviser

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Salman Shah has said that the next National Finance Commission (NFC) Award will be announced soon.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Businessmen advised to select areas for investment

Businessmen advised to select areas for investment

Privatisation and Investment Minister Dr Abdul Hafiz Shaikh has emphasised the need that business community should decide in which sector it wants to invest that gives good return.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Bosan vows for better farming

Bosan vows for better farming

Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan has said the government is trying its level best for the promotion of farming sector in the country.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Trauma management courses for quake zone councillors

Trauma management courses for quake zone councillors

Special trauma and stress management courses have been organised for quake affected area councillors from December 15 in Islamabad to enable them to provide sustainable help to the people of their respective areas.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
'More aftershocks in next two months'

'More aftershocks in next two months'

More occasional aftershocks of around 5.0 intensity may continue during next two months, Met Office said on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
All weather flights to Northern Areas assured

All weather flights to Northern Areas assured

The government will operate all weather flights (AWF) to Northern Areas (NAs), said Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat, the federal minister for Kashmir Affairs and NAs, while talking to a delegation of District Ghizer of NAs here on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Government committed to rehabilitate disabled: minister

Government committed to rehabilitate disabled: minister

Pakistan joins the international community in observing the "International Day of Disabled People" on Saturday. The annual observance of the Day aims at creating awareness and understanding disability issues and trends and to mobilise support for practica
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Norwegian Prime Minister due on December 5

Norwegian Prime Minister due on December 5

Prime Minister of Norway Jeans Stoltenberg will be visiting Pakistan this week to promote Pak-Norway relations and enhance trade ties.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Cotton arrival picks up, but still down by 12.96 percent

Cotton arrival picks up, but still down by 12.96 percent

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) on Saturday released the figures of cotton arrival in ginneries till December 1, 2005 showing less production by 12.96 per cent than the preceding year.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Punjab launches new plan in agriculture sector

Punjab launches new plan in agriculture sector

The Punjab government has launched a new strategy 'Self-help and help Pakistan' in agricultural sector, which will not only save irrigation water for 1.5 million acres land, but would also provide opportunities of livelihood and employment to more than 0.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
International Saarc psychiatric moot begins in Agra

International Saarc psychiatric moot begins in Agra

The first International Conference of Saarc Psychiatric Federation began in Agra on Saturday with a call for co-operation and co-ordination between regional members to deal with mental health problems found to be of a similar nature in the South Asian reg
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Kasuri to attend OIC meeting in Saudi Arabia

Kasuri to attend OIC meeting in Saudi Arabia

Foreign Minister Khurshid M. Kasuri will leave for Saudi Arabia on Monday to attend the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the OIC countries being held there in connection with the extraordinary OIC Summit.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
BoK IPO likely by month-end

BoK IPO likely by month-end

The Bank of Khyber (BoK) is going to float 41.1 million shares through Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) by the end of the current month, Managing Director, Munir-ul-Haq said at a press briefing on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
BoK IPO likely by month-end

BoK IPO likely by month-end

The Bank of Khyber (BoK) is going to float 41.1 million shares through Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) by the end of the current month, Managing Director, Munir-ul-Haq said at a press briefing on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
SPI registers decline in 15 items'' prices

SPI registers decline in 15 items'' prices

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on December 1, has registered decrease in the average prices of 15 essential items. While the average prices of 10 items registered increase and 28 items prices remained unchanged, according to a data
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
SPI registers decline in 15 items' prices

SPI registers decline in 15 items' prices

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on December 1, has registered decrease in the average prices of 15 essential items. While the average prices of 10 items registered increase and 28 items prices remained unchanged, according to a data
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
SPI registers decline in 15 items' prices

SPI registers decline in 15 items' prices

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on December 1, has registered decrease in the average prices of 15 essential items. While the average prices of 10 items registered increase and 28 items prices remained unchanged, according to a data
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
'Nato working ambitiously on relief plans'

'Nato working ambitiously on relief plans'

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) working in quake hit areas, and has flown more than 2,300 tons of tents, blankets, stoves and food to Pakistan in more than 145 flights from Europe.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
'Nato working ambitiously on relief plans'

'Nato working ambitiously on relief plans'

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) working in quake hit areas, and has flown more than 2,300 tons of tents, blankets, stoves and food to Pakistan in more than 145 flights from Europe.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
India test-fires Akash missile

India test-fires Akash missile

India on Saturday test-fired an advanced version of its surface-to-air missile Akash from a defence base in Orissa in east coast, Indian defence sources said.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
India test-fires Akash missile

India test-fires Akash missile

India on Saturday test-fired an advanced version of its surface-to-air missile Akash from a defence base in Orissa in east coast, Indian defence sources said.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Shamshad Akhtar appointed SBP governor

Shamshad Akhtar appointed SBP governor

President Pervez Musharraf has appointed Dr Shamshad Akhtar as the new Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for three years. She has the honour of being the first woman governor of the central bank in Pakistan.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Shamshad Akhtar appointed SBP governor

Shamshad Akhtar appointed SBP governor

President Pervez Musharraf has appointed Dr Shamshad Akhtar as the new Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for three years. She has the honour of being the first woman governor of the central bank in Pakistan.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Shamshad Akhtar appointed SBP governor

Shamshad Akhtar appointed SBP governor

President Pervez Musharraf has appointed Dr Shamshad Akhtar as the new Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for three years. She has the honour of being the first woman governor of the central bank in Pakistan.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
TCP selects 31 ginning units for cotton buying

TCP selects 31 ginning units for cotton buying

The government has selected 31 ginning factories in three provinces for procuring 310,000 bales of cotton (10,000 per factory) from the farmers, in addition to allocation of Rs 100 million to TCP as budgetary grant out of total credit line of Rs 1.18 bill
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
TCP selects 31 ginning units for cotton buying

TCP selects 31 ginning units for cotton buying

The government has selected 31 ginning factories in three provinces for procuring 310,000 bales of cotton (10,000 per factory) from the farmers, in addition to allocation of Rs 100 million to TCP as budgetary grant out of total credit line of Rs 1.18 bill
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
TCP selects 31 ginning units for cotton buying

TCP selects 31 ginning units for cotton buying

The government has selected 31 ginning factories in three provinces for procuring 310,000 bales of cotton (10,000 per factory) from the farmers, in addition to allocation of Rs 100 million to TCP as budgetary grant out of total credit line of Rs 1.18 bill
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Contract services out of presumptive tax purview: FTO

Contract services out of presumptive tax purview: FTO

Federal Tax Ombudsman Munir A Sheikh has ruled that services rendered, whether through contract or otherwise, were not covered under ''presumptive tax regime'' of the repealed Income Tax Ordinance 1979, and the expression ''services'' could not be given r
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Contract services out of presumptive tax purview: FTO

Contract services out of presumptive tax purview: FTO

Federal Tax Ombudsman Munir A Sheikh has ruled that services rendered, whether through contract or otherwise, were not covered under 'presumptive tax regime' of the repealed Income Tax Ordinance 1979, and the expression 'services' could not be given restr
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Contract services out of presumptive tax purview: FTO

Contract services out of presumptive tax purview: FTO

Federal Tax Ombudsman Munir A Sheikh has ruled that services rendered, whether through contract or otherwise, were not covered under 'presumptive tax regime' of the repealed Income Tax Ordinance 1979, and the expression 'services' could not be given restr
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
ECC to finalise policy for Hong Kong moot on December 6

ECC to finalise policy for Hong Kong moot on December 6

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will preside over an important meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet on December 6 to finalise Pakistan''s policy and recommendations for the forthcoming crucial WTO Hong Kong conference, Commerce Secret
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
ECC to finalise policy for Hong Kong moot on December 6

ECC to finalise policy for Hong Kong moot on December 6

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will preside over an important meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet on December 6 to finalise Pakistan's policy and recommendations for the forthcoming crucial WTO Hong Kong conference, Commerce Secreta
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
ECC to finalise policy for Hong Kong moot on December 6

ECC to finalise policy for Hong Kong moot on December 6

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will preside over an important meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet on December 6 to finalise Pakistan's policy and recommendations for the forthcoming crucial WTO Hong Kong conference, Commerce Secreta
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Kuwaiti consortium buys 29 percent KESC shares

Kuwaiti consortium buys 29 percent KESC shares

A Kuwaiti consortium has bought 29 percent stake in Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) for dollars 150 million, the consortium''''s leader said on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Kuwaiti consortium buys 29 percent KESC shares

Kuwaiti consortium buys 29 percent KESC shares

A Kuwaiti consortium has bought 29 percent stake in Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) for dollars 150 million, the consortium''s leader said on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Kuwaiti consortium buys 29 percent KESC shares

Kuwaiti consortium buys 29 percent KESC shares

A Kuwaiti consortium has bought 29 percent stake in Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) for dollars 150 million, the consortium's leader said on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Kuwaiti consortium buys 29 percent KESC shares

Kuwaiti consortium buys 29 percent KESC shares

A Kuwaiti consortium has bought 29 percent stake in Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) for dollars 150 million, the consortium's leader said on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Musharraf for considering changes in OIC charter

Musharraf for considering changes in OIC charter

President General Pervez Musharraf on Saturday called for considering changes in the charter of the OIC as part of reforms to make it an effective and dynamic organisation for betterment of the Muslim world.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Musharraf for considering changes in OIC charter

Musharraf for considering changes in OIC charter

President General Pervez Musharraf on Saturday called for considering changes in the charter of the OIC as part of reforms to make it an effective and dynamic organisation for betterment of the Muslim world.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Over Rs 2.4 billion allocated for setting up 12 RTOs

Over Rs 2.4 billion allocated for setting up 12 RTOs

The Finance Division has approved a budget of Rs 2411.63 million for meeting the operational expenses of 12 Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) to be set up in all major cities during fiscal year 2005-06.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Over Rs 2.4 billion allocated for setting up 12 RTOs

Over Rs 2.4 billion allocated for setting up 12 RTOs

The Finance Division has approved a budget of Rs 2411.63 million for meeting the operational expenses of 12 Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) to be set up in all major cities during fiscal year 2005-06.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Over Rs 2.4 billion allocated for setting up 12 RTOs

Over Rs 2.4 billion allocated for setting up 12 RTOs

The Finance Division has approved a budget of Rs 2411.63 million for meeting the operational expenses of 12 Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) to be set up in all major cities during fiscal year 2005-06.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Import duty on auto sector reduced temporarily: Yusuf

Import duty on auto sector reduced temporarily: Yusuf

Central Board of Revenue (CBR) Chairman Abdullah Yusuf has assured the auto sector that import duty had been temporarily reduced to fill the demand-supply gap, and there was no need for concern.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Import duty on auto sector reduced temporarily: Yusuf

Import duty on auto sector reduced temporarily: Yusuf

Central Board of Revenue (CBR) Chairman Abdullah Yusuf has assured the auto sector that import duty had been temporarily reduced to fill the demand-supply gap, and there was no need for concern.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Import duty on auto sector reduced temporarily: Yusuf

Import duty on auto sector reduced temporarily: Yusuf

Central Board of Revenue (CBR) Chairman Abdullah Yusuf has assured the auto sector that import duty had been temporarily reduced to fill the demand-supply gap, and there was no need for concern.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
19 Iraqi troops killed in ambush

19 Iraqi troops killed in ambush

Insurgents ambushed an Iraqi army patrol north of Baghdad on Saturday, killing 19 soldiers in a well-planned attack, a day after the Pentagon announced 10 US Marines were killed by a bomb west of the capital.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
19 Iraqi troops killed in ambush

19 Iraqi troops killed in ambush

Insurgents ambushed an Iraqi army patrol north of Baghdad on Saturday, killing 19 soldiers in a well-planned attack, a day after the Pentagon announced 10 US Marines were killed by a bomb west of the capital.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
National Assembly session on December 5

National Assembly session on December 5

The session of the National Assembly will commence from December 5 at 5:00 pm instead of 2:00 pm scheduled earlier in the Parliament House here.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Siddiq to attend IAAF course

Siddiq to attend IAAF course

Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) has nominated Chaudhry Muhammad Siddiq, Senior National Athletics Coach, to attend the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) academy course being held at Singapore university from December 5 to 18.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Five killed in Gaza

Five killed in Gaza

Five Palestinians, including a policeman, were killed and many were wounded, some seriously, on Saturday as members of two rival clans clashed in a fierce firefight in Gaza, local medics and witnesses said.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (December 03, 2005) and the forecast for Sunday (December 04, 2005).
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Book fair at Expo Centre from December 7

Book fair at Expo Centre from December 7

The First Karachi International Book Fair (KIBF) will commence at the Karachi Expo centre from December 7. The event is being held in collaboration with the Pakistan Publishers' and Booksellers' Association (PPBA).
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (December 03, 2005).

Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
G7 for progress on trade liberalisation at WTO meeting

G7 for progress on trade liberalisation at WTO meeting

Crunch WTO trade talks in Hong Kong later this month must make "significant progress" on global trade liberalisation, the Group of Seven richest nations said in a communiqué wrapping up two-day talks on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (December 03, 2005).

Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
G7 for progress on trade liberalisation at WTO meeting

G7 for progress on trade liberalisation at WTO meeting

Crunch WTO trade talks in Hong Kong later this month must make "significant progress" on global trade liberalisation, the Group of Seven richest nations said in a communiqué wrapping up two-day talks on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (December 03, 2005).

Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
G7 for progress on trade liberalisation at WTO meeting

G7 for progress on trade liberalisation at WTO meeting

Crunch WTO trade talks in Hong Kong later this month must make "significant progress" on global trade liberalisation, the Group of Seven richest nations said in a communiqué wrapping up two-day talks on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (December 03, 2005) and Sunday (December 04, 2005).
Published 04 Dec, 2005 12:00am
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