News Archives for Print - 2006-03-12

Print - 2006-03-12

England draft in quartet for Indian ODIs

Gareth Batty, Sajid Mahmood, Owais Shah and Vikram Solanki were all called up into England's One-Day squad Saturday for the forthcoming series against India.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Gayle cleared of misconduct

West Indian batsman Chris Gayle has been cleared of a contrary conduct charge arising from an incident on the first day of the first cricket Test against New Zealand in Auckland, match referee Mike Procter said on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Sri Lanka wrap up Bangladesh Test series 2-0

Sri Lanka thrashed Bangladesh by 10 wickets on the fourth day of the second and final Test here on Saturday. Sri Lanka, set a target of 120, knocked up the remaining 43 runs in just eight overs after rain washed out over two sessions of play.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

West Indies chase 291 to beat New Zealand

The West Indies made a sound start in their quest for 291 runs for victory in the first cricket Test against New Zealand, reaching 48 without loss at the end of another day of fluctuating fortunes here on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

England hit back after Kumble completes 500 Test wickets

Anil Kumble became the third spinner to complete 500 wickets before England struck back to put India in trouble in the second Test here on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Taleban guerrillas behead two

Taleban insurgents have beheaded two former Afghan government officials in the southern province of Helmand, officials said on Saturday. Local officials said the bodies were dumped on Saturday morning beside a road in Lashkargah, the provincial capital of

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

US hostage killed in Iraq, parties hold talks

The body of a kidnapped American peace activist was found bound and shot in Baghdad, police said on Saturday. Sunni Arab and Shia political leaders, struggling to break a deadlock over the formation of a national unity government, held coalition talks for

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Chile's first woman president sworn in

Michelle Bachelet was sworn in Saturday as Chile's first woman president, ushering in a new era in the socially conservative country moving aggressively to shed the legacy of Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Hamas 'too vague' on peace agenda: Abbas

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has told Hamas its response to his call to follow his peace agenda in government is too vague, officials said on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Germany urges diplomacy in Iran standoff

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday urged a diplomatic solution to the standoff over Iran's nuclear plans, saying the international community had to avoid the divisions seen in the run up to the 2003 Iraq war.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Russia links Algeria debt write-off, arms sale

Moscow links its decision to write off $4.74 billion of Algeria's Soviet-era debt to Algiers' commitment to buy $7.5 billion worth of Russian arms, Interfax news agency reported on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Jordan hangs two militants

Jordan executed two Islamist militants on Saturday who were convicted of killing a US diplomat in Amman, in a rare move to implement a death sentence against security detainees.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Report faults New Delhi's non-proliferation record

India circumvents other countries' export controls and leaks sensitive technology in procuring materials for its nuclear programmes, according to a report by former UN weapons inspector David Albright. The Indian Embassy dismissed the report as "baseless.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Seminar on freedom of information on March 13

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) Pakistan and Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) will jointly organise a seminar on "Freedom of information in Pakistan: where do we stand?" on March 13.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Izzat appointed OIC representative on Kashmir

The appointment of Ambassador, Izzat Kamal Mufti as Special Representative of the Secretary General of Organisation of Islamic Conference would go a long way in projecting the Kashmir issue in its true perspective.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Standardisation, grading vital for clean cotton

Implementation of the Cotton Standardisation and Grading System at the grass-roots level is vital for the promotion of contamination-free and clean cotton production in the country.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

USAID to furnish 848 schools in Bagh

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding a cash-for-work programme that will remove rubble and build 60 transitional, earthquake-resistant shelters to be used as classrooms in 45 schools in Bagh district of Azad Kashmir.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Natural disasters on the rise: UN report

Ninety percent of natural disasters are water-related and they are on the rise and two out of every five people now live in areas vulnerable to floods and rising sea levels. Many of these disasters are the result of poor land use and mismanagement.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Survivors return must be voluntary: UN

With the start of closing of relief camps for nearly 150,000 survivors of the devastating earthquake, the UN refugee agency on Saturday called on the Pakistani authorities to ensure that all returns to home areas are voluntary and informed.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Fruit seller as chief guest on Women's Day

'Sau Din Sunar Ke, Eik Din Lohar Ka' was proved true when a fruit seller lady was made chief guest at Safari Park here on Saturday to observe International Women Day.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Call to empower women in all walks of life

The present government believes that there is a great need to portray positive side of our women such as their participation and contributions in various walks of life. This was stated in a communication by the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Women Devel

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

PIDC blast case: Court seeks report about absconders

Haq Nawaz Baloch, Judge, Anti Terrorism Court (ATC-V) for Karachi Division on Saturday sought a report about whereabouts of two absconders, Braham Dagh Bugti, grandson of Akbar Khan Bugti, and Abdul Hameed Bugti, wanted in PIDC blast case.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Display of Sir Shah Sulaiman's research papers from March 13

An exhibition of the research papers of Sir Shah Muhammad Sulaiman will start on Monday at the National Museum to commemorate 65th death anniversary of the great Muslim scientist.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Islamic Economic Forum in November

The 2nd World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) will be held in Pakistan this November. This was announced by Tan Sri Musa Hitam, former deputy prime minister of Malaysia and leader of WIEF's International Advisory Panel (IAP) during a dinner meeting hosted b

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Coastal, inland project to be completed this month

Sindh Coastal and Inland Community Development project, which was commenced in August 2005, will complete during this month. This was stated by a spokesman of Sindh Planning and Development Department here on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Investors urged to consider transport, engineering sectors

Sindh Minister for Transport, Industry and Trade, Muhammad Adil Siddiqui on Friday urged the investors from the country and abroad to invest in transport and engineering sectors in view of large number of opportunities existing there.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Unesco and Pacade hold meeting on literacy

Pakistan Association for Adult and Continuing Education (Pacade) in collaboration with United Nation Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organisation (Unesco) held a national consultative meeting on statistics, policies, programmes and methodologies regard

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Facilities to ethnic minorities in China

For 10 days, China's parliament is the biggest show in town in a carefully choreographed display of national unity, and the flamboyantly dressed ethnic minority delegates do more to make it that way.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Out of order e-mails

A reader from Gujranwala has commented that he sent his email to Information Minister Shaikh Rashid Ahmed at his official email address [email protected] which came back undelivered with a "Delivery failure notification".

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Vaccines for livestock diseases

Does anyone care? If anyone did an autonomous high-powered enquiry commission, would be set up and it would have, by now, found the answers to the following questions:

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Problem of final disposal of nuclear-waste

It is the regular beeping that grates. But if it stops, prepare to be scared. The signal audible every second in every corridor of the high-level toxic nuclear waste plant on Britain's sprawling Sellafield site is a sign all the alarms are working. If it

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Broad-basing the agriculture-business

Unlike in the past when increasing participation of the public sector in almost all types of economic activities was considered the panacea for all ills, a wave of privatisation is seen, at times rather furiously, all over the world from all four directio

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Message of the Women's Day

The celebration of the International Women's Day on March 8, may go down as a memorable event for UN Secretary General Kofi Annan's observation that the world was ready for a woman as his successor.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Whither population welfare plans?

At its meeting held recently with Gul-e-Farkhanda in the chair, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Population Welfare is reported to have expressed dissatisfaction at the performance of the Ministry of Population Welfare, particularly its failure

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Lift for special persons at Mazar-e-Quaid inaugurated

The Federal Minister for Environment Major Tahir Iqbal (Retd) on Saturday inaugurated the newly-built lift and ramp aimed at facilitating special persons to reach the top podium of the Quaid's Mausoleum.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Ordinance promulgated

Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan has promulgated "Sindh Essential Commodities Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Ordinance-2006," an official notification said here on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Ordinance promulgated

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Firing on coach

Armed men opened fire on Sadiqabad bound passenger coach near Bibi Nani along Quetta-Sibi section on Friday night. According to details, unknown armed men opened fire on the tyres of a passenger coach belonging to Mengal Coach Service which was heading to

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Dublin seminar to help explore market for Pakistani products

Executives from Irish companies have described their experiences of doing business in Pakistan at a seminar held in Dublin on March 9, according to a delayed message received here on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

CARE system enough for resolving disputes: CBR

The existing system in the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) could not ignore anyone from business community and the Customs agent group seeking to register complaints or resolve disputes.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Call for law to stop publication of blasphemous materials

Speakers at a meeting of Shura Hamdard, Karachi chapter, have urged the international community to legislate a law to stop the publication of blasphemous cartoons and insulting matter against any messenger of God.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

CHK to have emergency centre: Ibad

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has said that with the construction of Rs 1436.403 million accident and emergency centre, the Civil Hospital Karachi will portray as model hospital of Karachi.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Mines defused

Frontier Corps personnel defused four anti-tank mines planted by miscreants on Bekar-Rakhni Road, FC sources here on Saturday said. The mines had been planted with the aim to target the security forces and innocent people, but were detected by the FC pers

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Over 10 million kg black tea imported in February

Pakistan has imported over 10.523 million kilograms of black tea worth Rs 1,122.06 million from different countries in February as against over 9.99 million kilograms worth Rs 941.688 million imported in January.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Dried milk prices up by $200 a ton in EU and India

Prices of powered milk in European markets and India have gone up by 200 dollars and 100 dollars per ton, respectively, during the last one month, following the season during which animals stop giving milk, importers said.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

I-mate mobile

United Mobile has introduced the revolutionary I-mate mobile phones, equipped with Microsoft(r) Windows mobile devices and applications. I-mate has various varieties to cater to the modern day business needs and Internet connectivity. It is available excl

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

600 doctors to be hired for BHUs

Punjab government has decided to hire at least 600 MBBS doctors for its basic health units (BHUs) and they would be employed on contractual basis, a spokesman of Health Services told here on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Government to spend Rs 31.24 billion on new mega projects in Balochistan

The Federal government has allocated Rs 31.24 billion for 11 new mega projects under Federal Public Sector Development programme 2005-06, official sources revealed to APP here on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Pakistan and China to cooperate in vocational training

Pakistan and China have agreed to adopt a seven-point action plan to establish mutually beneficial co-operative partnership in the field of vocational training.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Ejaz sees realisation in West for respect of faiths

Minister for Religious Affairs Ejaz-ul-Haq has said that a realisation is emerging in Western media that publication of blasphemous material against any religion should be avoided.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Grow more wheat contest

The Federal Government has announced 'Grow More' competition for the wheat growers for 2005-2006 season. The interested wheat growers have been advised to submit their applications to their concerned Agriculture Officer (Extension) up to March 22, 2006.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Mirpur jolted again

An earthquake of mild intensity measuring four on international Richter scale jolted Mirpur in Azad Kashmir on Saturday afternoon. According to preliminary analysis of Meteorological Station here, the earthquake originated at 17:06 hours and its epicenter

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Lollywood hails ban on kite-flying

People associated with the country's film industry, including actors, directors and producers, have hailed the government's decision to impose ban on kite-flying for an indefinite period, and urged to make it a permanent feature.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

HBL employees protest against retrenchment

Habib Bank Employees Federation of Pakistan has vehemently condemned the retrenchment of around 2300 bank employees at a time when poverty and unemployment has reached at alarming proportions in the country and staged a demonstration against this decision

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Pakistan Day arrangements being finalised

The arrangements for observing Pakistan Day on March 23, 2006 are being given final shape by the federal and provincial governments, reports UPP special correspondent.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

The National Assembly was adjourned sine die on Saturday. It had met only for two days for its 33rd session and had done practically nothing in terms of legislation, its only achievement being the election of five senators - a task that aptly fits into th

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

WIEF to promote trade: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said the meeting of World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) would provide a platform for interaction and networking between government bodies, civil society and business communities in Islamic countries and will promote

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Prime Minister to watch polo match

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will be the chief guest at the final match of 'Bank Alfalah National Polo Championship for the Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup' to be played on Sunday at the Lahore Polo Ground.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

HEC to strengthen quake study centre

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has decided to strengthen and expand Cowasjee Earthquake Study Centre (CESC) at NED University of Engineering and Technology Karachi.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Workers oppose Wapda sell-off

More than 140,000 workers of the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) have not allowed the privatisation of Wapda. Addressing a largely attended rally, Pakistan Wapda Hydropower Central Labour Union (PWHCLU) leaders strongly opposed Wapda's priva

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Tribunals to dispose of Senate petitions

The Election Commission on Saturday appointed Election Tribunals for the trial and disposal of election petitions relating to the Senate elections held on March six and 10.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

'Comsats promoting collaboration'

Comsats is promoting research-based collaboration among its centres of excellence in the third world countries. This was stated by former Jordanian Prime Minister and Philadelphia University President Dr Adnan Badran, while inaugurating the ninth meeting

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

No cut in quoted lint prices: PCGA

Ginners of Sindh and Punjab would not be cowed down by the prevailing situation in the market and stick to their quoted lint prices as cotton futures were bound to turn in their favour, President Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association Mohammad Azam Warriach

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Masses urged not to target telecom companies

Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Major General Shahzada Alam Malik (Retd) has appealed to the people not to make target the telecom products, services and installations of any foreign operator as they have no connection with the act of

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

MMA MP slams party for silence over Waziristan situation

MMA MNA from Karak and Principal of Jamia Madina-tul-Uloom, Shaheedabad, Warana, Abdul Aziz Mujahid, has strongly criticised what he called "constant silence" of MMA leadership over the situation in North Waziristan Agency and other parts of FATA.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

PML-N pledges to continue struggle for democracy

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has pledged to continue struggle for the restoration of genuine democracy besides ensuring fundamental rights to the people as well as supremacy of the parliament.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

'CBR committed to raise tax to GDP ratio'

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is committed to enhancing the tax to GDP ratio at the desired level. "Pakistan's tax to the GDP ratio was not only the lowest in the world but also one of the lowest in the region and we are resolved to enhance the tax t

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Drive against encroachment

Town Municipal Administration (TMA) has speeded up campaign against the encroachments in the area. Town Nazim Sheikh Rashid Shafiq has directed the anti-encroachment staff to eradicate the encroachments.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

CDGK road repairs plan causing heavy traffic jams

The Karachi City District Government on Saturday began work on the main road linking Nazimabad with Gharibabad, a stretch of three kilometers, without arranging alternative route for the heavy vehicular traffic from the port area and uses this patch of ro

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

PBC asked to enhance coverage

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Saturday asked Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) to enhance its coverage from 96 percent to 100 percent population besides catering to the maximum number of overseas Pakistanis.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Maitla elected National Assembly panel chief

Member National Assembly Malik Ghulam Murtaza Maitla has unanimously been elected as Chairman National Assembly standing committee on Water & Power here on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Knowledge deficit biggest challenge: Mushahid

Pakistan Muslim League Secretary General and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed on Saturday said bridging the knowledge deficit was the biggest challenge for Pakistan and added the education must get the priority it

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Senate to elect chairman, deputy today

The Senate will meet here on Sunday to elect chairman and deputy chairman. The opposition parties have agreed to field joint candidates for both the slots but final decision in this regard would be taken after a crucial meeting followed by the oath-taking

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Action in Fata and Balochistan taken to restore writ of law: Sherpao

Federal Interior Minister Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has said the government is taking action in the Tribal Areas and Balochistan to restore writ of law and maintain peace in these areas with a view to speed up development activities there.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Prime Minister appreciates performance of Foreign Office

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has asked Ministry of Foreign Affairs to develop holistic relationship with key countries of the world covering security, defence, economic, cultural and religious aspects.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

President hails TRCS help to quake victims

A delegation of Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCS), headed by its president Tekin Kucukali, met President General Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

National Assembly condemns terrorism in Iraq

The National Assembly on Saturday passed a unanimous resolution condemning the bombing of the mausoleums of Hazrat Imam Hasan Askari and Imam Ali Naqi in Samarra, the attacks on Baghdad mosques, and the killings of innocent people across Iraq.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

NWFP Assembly calls for boycott of European products

The NWFP Assembly on Saturday passed resolution unanimously demanding of the federal government to boycott the products of Denmark and other European Union countries, whose unbridled newspapers, had made a mockery of freedom of speech and carried sacrileg

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Almost impossible to get '17'

It has become almost impossible for PTCL subscribers to get connected with inquiry number 17. When a subscriber dials 17, a female voice comes up saying "Thank you for calling PTCL directory assistance. We are sorry, but all operators are busy assisting s

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

India not sincere to peace process: Mirwaiz

Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has said that killings of Kashmiris by Indian occupation troops tantamount to genocide.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Kashmiris sacrifices to bear fruit, says Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said Pakistan is committed to peace process and any resolution of the Kashmir issue must reflect the wishes and aspirations of Kashmiris.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

10 tents gutted in Muzaffarabad

At least 10 tents were gutted to ashes when fire erupted at a tentage village located at Neelam Park set up for October 8 earthquake victims, however no loss of life was reported, police said here on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Proceedings in Bhang recovery case stopped

Additional District and Sessions Judge Lahore while stopping the recording of evidence in a 'Bhang' recovery case against one Riaz Javed directed law officer to assist the court on the point that the said recovery case could not be tried under Control of

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

'Open source software helps simplify things'

Open Source Software is an interesting phenomenon, developed by highly competent people and is available with source code freely to everybody in the world.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Bill machine project in Lahore shortly

The Bill Machine Project, yet another initiative of the government to facilitate the public for making hassle-free payment of their utility bills, is to be launched very soon in Lahore.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Postings and transfers of LHC judges

The chief justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has made transfers and postings among 13 additional district and sessions judges (AD&SJ). According to a notification issued here on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Supreme Court sets aside Service Tribunal decision in a plea

A bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan while setting aside the decision of the Service Tribunal and the government officials against a petitioner.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

PPCBL to give loan for sheep, goat purchase

The Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Limited (PPCBL) has launched a loaning scheme, under which, loan up to Rs 100,000 will be provided to small farmers for purchase of goats and sheep so that they could improve their financial health.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

ADB team briefed about uplift projects

A delegation of six-members from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) currently visiting Pakistan was briefed by the Planning & Development Board Chairman Salman Ghani about the development in Punjab here on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Call for developing linkage between universities and industry

Development of linkages between engineering universities and industry in the field of industrial research can help Pakistan's manufacturing sector and become more internationally competitive, said Vice Chancellor University of Engineering and Technology (

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Government fails to foresee sugar and poultry crises: PML-N

Punjab PML-N President Zulfiqar Ali Khosa has lamented the government for failing to foresee the sugar and poultry crisis and consequently made the mess of it.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Musharraf to inaugurate new irrigation system

Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan has said that President General Pervez Musharraf will soon inaugurate Sprinkle and Drip Irrigation system in the country.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Workshop on privatisation from March 13

In collaboration with Islamic Development Bank's Technical Assistant support programme, the Department of Audit General of Pakistan was organising a two-week workshop on 'Privatisation' and training course on 'Audit of privatisation' for ECOSAI countries.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

''BIT will provide US market access to textile products''

The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between Pakistan and US will not only pave way for direct investment by American companies but also provide much needed market access for Pakistani textile products, said Federal Minister for Textile Industry Chaudhry

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

'BIT will provide US market access to textile products'

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

'BIT will provide US market access to textile products'

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

US energy secretary arriving on March 13

US Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman will be visiting Pakistan on March 13 to initiate the process of ''Enhanced Energy Co-operation'' that Pakistan and the United States agreed to commence as part of the decisions taken during President George W Bush''s

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

US energy secretary arriving on March 13

US Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman will be visiting Pakistan on March 13 to initiate the process of 'Enhanced Energy Co-operation' that Pakistan and the United States agreed to commence as part of the decisions taken during President George W Bush's vis

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

US energy secretary arriving on March 13

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Draft SME policy to be announced soon

The draft of the SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) policy would be announced shortly after its approval by the cabinet, the Chief Executive Officer of Smeda (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority) Shahab Khawaja said here on Saturday.

Published 12 Mar, 2006 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 7	278.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 7	278.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 7	158.20
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 7	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 7	1.25
Euro to USD / Jan 7	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 7	5,909.03
India Sensex / Jan 7	77,947.47
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 7	40,058.48
Nasdaq / Jan 7	19,489.68
Hang Seng / Jan 7	19,135.88
FTSE 100 / Jan 7	8,245.28
Dow Jones / Jan 7	42,528.36
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 7	20,340.57

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 7	74.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 7	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 7	236,625
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 7	2,647.82
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 7	68.37
Petrol/Litre / Jan 8	252.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Askari Life Assur. / Jan 8 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	6.39 ▲ 0.89 (16.18%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 8 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	7 ▲ 0.81 (13.09%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Jan 8 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
D.M. Textile / Jan 8 D.M. Textile Mills Limited(DMTX)	60.58 ▲ 5.51 (10.01%)
Dawood Lawrencepur / Jan 8 Dawood Lawrencepur Limited(DLL)	296.12 ▲ 26.92 (10.00%)
Engro Holdings Ltd / Jan 8 Engro Holdings Limited(ENGROH)	287.88 ▲ 26.17 (10.00%)
Pak Datacom / Jan 8 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	152.10 ▲ 13.83 (10.00%)
Pakistan Cables / Jan 8 Pakistan Cables Limited(PCAL)	198.34 ▲ 18.03 (10.00%)
Masood Textile / Jan 8 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	59.99 ▲ 5.45 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
JS Mom. Factor ETF / Jan 8 JS Momentum Factor ETF(JSMFETF)	15.40 ▼ -1.93 (-11.14%)
Liven Pharma / Jan 8 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	178.53 ▼ -19.84 (-10.00%)
Suhail Jute / Jan 8 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	156.38 ▼ -17.38 (-10.00%)
Sana Ind / Jan 8 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	29.65 ▼ -3.25 (-9.88%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Jan 8 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	20.54 ▼ -2.14 (-9.44%)
Khyber Textile / Jan 8 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	500 ▼ -47.79 (-8.72%)
Blessed Tex. / Jan 8 Blessed Textiles Limited(BTL)	291.01 ▼ -27.75 (-8.71%)
Idrees Tex. / Jan 8 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	13.02 ▼ -1.23 (-8.63%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 8 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	80.16 ▼ -7.42 (-8.47%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	80,583,371 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jan 8 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	76,600,722 ▲ 0.02
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 8 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	45,707,217 ▲ 0.10
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 8 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	36,987,542 ▲ 0.10
Sui South Gas / Jan 8 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	33,354,890 ▲ 0.66
Pak Stock Exchange / Jan 8 Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited(PSX)	27,144,749 ▲ 0.25
Pak Refinery / Jan 8 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	23,513,012 ▲ 0.17
B.O.Punjab / Jan 8 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	22,768,455 ▲ 0.01
Pak Elektron / Jan 8 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	20,370,180 ▲ 0.70

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