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Print - 2006-03-08
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Shaukat and Nawaz become neighbours in London

Shaukat and Nawaz become neighbours in London

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and exiled former prime minister Mian Nawaz Sharif became neighbours in Park Lane area near Oxford Street of the central London.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Trade group to visit Faisalabad

Trade group to visit Faisalabad

A 17-member delegation of probationers from commerce and trade group will visit Faisalabad on March 9-10. The team will visit various trade organisations of the city.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Newly-elected Senators greeted

Newly-elected Senators greeted

Speaker National Assembly Chaudhry Amir Hussain and Deputy Speaker Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob have congratulated the 37 elected Senators from Punjab, Sindh, NWFP and Balochistan.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Tuesday (March 07, 2006).

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Karachi to have drug rehabilitation centre

Karachi to have drug rehabilitation centre

The provincial government will set up a Model Drug Addicts Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in Karachi soon. "A blueprint of the project has already been prepared," a Narcotics Ministry spokesman said here.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Crackdown to check sale of sharp kite flying string, metal wire

Crackdown to check sale of sharp kite flying string, metal wire

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that a crackdown has been initiated against the elements engaged in the production of sharp kite flying string, metal wire and nylon cord, and joint teams of police and representatives of district gove
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Traders urged to exploit business potential in Maldives

Traders urged to exploit business potential in Maldives

High Commissioner (designate) to Maldives Muhammad Anwar Chohan has said that there was a huge potential in Maldives for Pakistani businessmen as the country has no production of its own and Pakistani quality products could have a good market with a littl
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Hearing in plea against Qazi's detention put off

Hearing in plea against Qazi's detention put off

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday adjourned to March 8, the proceedings in a petition against detention of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Amir Qazi Hussain Ahmed, when the law officer was still submitting his papers.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
5th Youth Theatre Festival

5th Youth Theatre Festival

Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop would hold 5th Youth Theatre Festival from March 16 to 26, in which 50 children from Amritsar (India), were expected participate in the festival and give performances.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Samsung launches LCD TV

Samsung launches LCD TV

Samsung Electronics, the world's number 1 manufacturer of semiconductors and the world-wide digital information technology leader, recently announced the launch of an LCD TV with a new functional design.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Pervaiz praises PML victory in Senate polls

Pervaiz praises PML victory in Senate polls

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that thumping success of PML candidates in the Senate elections is reflective of the faith in the policies of the government.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Call to end discrimination against women

Call to end discrimination against women

The representatives of different NGOs working for the protection of women rights have demanded of the government to make legislation for putting an end to the sexual harassment of working women, domestic torture on women and all forms of discrimination ag
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
JUP threatens strike against kite-flying

JUP threatens strike against kite-flying

Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) has announced to observe strike in Lahore on March 11, if the government did not impose ban on kite flying. The JUP has constituted a 'Danda Force' comprising 1,000 youths to forcefully stop celebrations of Basant, said Punja
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Presence of cattle market in housing scheme challenged

Presence of cattle market in housing scheme challenged

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed former president Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) Ahmed Javed Jillani to visit the cattle market in Sabzazar Scheme Lahore and submit his report before the court on Thursday (March 9).
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Plan to boost knitwear, garment industry discussed

Plan to boost knitwear, garment industry discussed

The Federal government is working on a plan to help the knitwear and garment industry for developing better quality skilled manpower through training programmes in industrial units.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Sparc holds consultation on role of police under JJSO

Sparc holds consultation on role of police under JJSO

Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (Sparc) organised a one-day consultation on "The role of police under the Juvenile Justice System Ordinance (JJSO) 2000". The consultation was attended by police officers, representatives of social wel
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Meezan Bank participates in UK Shariah finance programme

Meezan Bank participates in UK Shariah finance programme

The Meezan Bank is proudly providing its experience and expertise at the first Shariah Finance Training Program in United Kingdom. This initiative has been organised by the First Ethical Charitable Trust in association with the Centre for Islamic Economic
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Money exchange branch in Abbottabad

Money exchange branch in Abbottabad

The Malik Money Exchange Private Limited has opened its new branch in Abbottabad to facilitate the business community of the area. Talking to reporters while inaugurating the new branch in Abbottabad on Tuesday, General Manager Masood Javed has said the e
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
CDA plans to transfer health, education sectors to ICT

CDA plans to transfer health, education sectors to ICT

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is considering a proposal to hand over its health and education sectors to the Islamabad Capital Territory administration, CDA sources said on Tuesday.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Relief sought in vehicles import duty, taxes

Relief sought in vehicles import duty, taxes

The Ministry of Communication has sought the help of Central Board of Revenue (CBR) for providing concession in taxes and duties on import of multi-axle heavy loading vehicles.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 07, 2006).

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Karachi police to computerise records

Karachi police to computerise records

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), Karachi, Niaz Ahmed Siddiqui, informed business community on Tuesday that the police department is going to launch a three-year, stage-vise implementation program to streamline the working of police department and compu
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 07, 2006).

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Businessmen express mixed reaction on Bush's visit

Businessmen express mixed reaction on Bush's visit

The business community has expressed mixed reaction on the outcome of recent visit of US President George W Bush to Pakistan. Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Acting President Akbar Abdullah hoped that the recent visit of t
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 07, 2006).

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'85 percent exports to US are textile and made-ups'

'85 percent exports to US are textile and made-ups'

For international trade, there were two areas specifically addressed during the recent US president's visit, firstly, financial assistance in developing an institute for entrepreneur training and secondly, reconstruction opportunities zone in rural areas,
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Export target to be achieved easily: Humayun

Export target to be achieved easily: Humayun

Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan has said that Pakistan's exports have grown by 23 percent in last eight months and the country will easily achieve export target of $17 billion this year.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan and Italy sign deal

Pakistan and Italy sign deal

Pakistan and Italy on Tuesday inked an agreement to promote bilateral co-operation in the scientific fields. The agreement was signed by Chairman Higher Education Commission Dr Atta-ur-Rehman and Letizia Brichetto Arnaboldi Moratti, Minister of Education
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
MMA rally slates publication of cartoons

MMA rally slates publication of cartoons

The Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly and central leader of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA), Maulana Fazlur Rehman, while strongly condemning publication of cartoons of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), has said the Ummah should face su
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Tuesday (March 07, 2006).

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
March 31 last date for bank guarantees release

March 31 last date for bank guarantees release

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has given March 31, 2006 as deadline to all the collectors of customs to release ''bank guarantees'' and ''indemnity bonds'' submitted by importers involving billions of rupees.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
March 31 last date for bank guarantees release

March 31 last date for bank guarantees release

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has given March 31, 2006 as deadline to all the collectors of customs to release 'bank guarantees' and 'indemnity bonds' submitted by importers involving billions of rupees.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
March 31 last date for bank guarantees release

March 31 last date for bank guarantees release

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has given March 31, 2006 as deadline to all the collectors of customs to release 'bank guarantees' and 'indemnity bonds' submitted by importers involving billions of rupees.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
US still opposes gas pipeline

US still opposes gas pipeline

The White House said on Tuesday it still opposes a proposed natural gas pipeline linking energy-rich Iran with India, clarifying remarks by President George W. Bush that seemed to soften US opposition to the project.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
US still opposes gas pipeline

US still opposes gas pipeline

The White House said on Tuesday it still opposes a proposed natural gas pipeline linking energy-rich Iran with India, clarifying remarks by President George W. Bush that seemed to soften US opposition to the project.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
US still opposes gas pipeline

US still opposes gas pipeline

The White House said on Tuesday it still opposes a proposed natural gas pipeline linking energy-rich Iran with India, clarifying remarks by President George W. Bush that seemed to soften US opposition to the project.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Tuesday (March 07, 2006).

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Quake jolts Gujarat

Quake jolts Gujarat

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 shook buildings in India's western state of Gujarat on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS) and witnesses. Police said there were no reports of casualties or damage.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Tuesday (March 07, 2006).
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Quake jolts Gujarat

Quake jolts Gujarat

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 shook buildings in India's western state of Gujarat on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS) and witnesses. Police said there were no reports of casualties or damage.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Shipping protocol signing with India: Cabinet gives green signal to MoC

Shipping protocol signing with India: Cabinet gives green signal to MoC

Pakistan and India have agreed to allow each other''s shipping companies to lift other countries cargo from their respective ports, which the government hopes would improve trade with Bangladesh, sources in the Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder
Published 08 Mar, 2006 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 Tuesday (March 07, 2006).

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Shipping protocol signing with India: Cabinet gives green signal to MoC

Shipping protocol signing with India: Cabinet gives green signal to MoC

Pakistan and India have agreed to allow each other's shipping companies to lift other countries cargo from their respective ports, which the government hopes would improve trade with Bangladesh, sources in the Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder <
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Shipping protocol signing with India: Cabinet gives green signal to MoC

Shipping protocol signing with India: Cabinet gives green signal to MoC

Pakistan and India have agreed to allow each other's shipping companies to lift other countries cargo from their respective ports, which the government hopes would improve trade with Bangladesh, sources in the Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder <
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan to pursue pipeline with or without India

Pakistan to pursue pipeline with or without India

Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz said on Tuesday a natural gas pipeline from Iran to Pakistan would go ahead whether or not India decides to join in $7 billion project, citing the vital need for energy security.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan to pursue pipeline with or without India

Pakistan to pursue pipeline with or without India

Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz said on Tuesday a natural gas pipeline from Iran to Pakistan would go ahead whether or not India decides to join in $7 billion project, citing the vital need for energy security.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 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 Tuesday (March 07, 2006).

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan to pursue pipeline with or without India

Pakistan to pursue pipeline with or without India

Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz said on Tuesday a natural gas pipeline from Iran to Pakistan would go ahead whether or not India decides to join in $7 billion project, citing the vital need for energy security.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 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 Tuesday (March 07, 2006).

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Senate session on March 10

Senate session on March 10

President General Pervez Musharraf has summoned the Senate to meet in the Parliament House here on Friday, (March 10) at 10:00 am. The session has been summoned by the President, in exercise of the powers conferred by Clause 1 of Article 54 of the Constit
Published 08 Mar, 2006 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 Tuesday (March 07, 2006).

Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
US energy secretary due soon

US energy secretary due soon

In pursuance of the Bush-Musharraf parleys here last week, US Secretary of Energy, Samuel W Bodman, would be visiting Pakistan within the "next few weeks", to discuss the setting up of an energy working group, US official told Foreign Minister Khurshid Me
Published 08 Mar, 2006 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 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Spain offers 10 million euros micro-credit facility

Spain offers 10 million euros micro-credit facility

Spain has offered micro-credit facility with an initial equity of 10 million euros, Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri said after talks with the visiting Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratins here on Tuesday.
Published 08 Mar, 2006 12:00am
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