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Print - 2006-03-20
No reshuffle in Sindh cabinet: Arbab

No reshuffle in Sindh cabinet: Arbab

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has ruled out any reshuffling in his cabinet, nor the portfolios of ministers are being changed, he said. He stated this while talking to media men at the helipad of Nasirabad in Kamber-Shahdadkot district on Sun
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Futures open interest and spreads drop

Futures open interest and spreads drop

The futures open interest and spreads finally dropped as several investors sold their positions to avoid any huge losses, resulting in sharp decline at both the counters.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Futures open interest and spreads drop

Futures open interest and spreads drop

The futures open interest and spreads finally dropped as several investors sold their positions to avoid any huge losses, resulting in sharp decline at both the counters.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Futures open interest and spreads drop

Futures open interest and spreads drop

The futures open interest and spreads finally dropped as several investors sold their positions to avoid any huge losses, resulting in sharp decline at both the counters.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Futures open interest and spreads drop

Futures open interest and spreads drop

The futures open interest and spreads finally dropped as several investors sold their positions to avoid any huge losses, resulting in sharp decline at both the counters.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
World Bank against subsidy-based gas pricing system

World Bank against subsidy-based gas pricing system

The World Bank has asked the government to cut down the size of the first slab of gas consumers to do away with subsidy-based pricing system. The Bank said that the existing gas pricing system was causing domestic fuel disparity and hurting the low-income
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
World Bank against subsidy-based gas pricing system

World Bank against subsidy-based gas pricing system

The World Bank has asked the government to cut down the size of the first slab of gas consumers to do away with subsidy-based pricing system. The Bank said that the existing gas pricing system was causing domestic fuel disparity and hurting the low-income
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
World Bank against subsidy-based gas pricing system

World Bank against subsidy-based gas pricing system

The World Bank has asked the government to cut down the size of the first slab of gas consumers to do away with subsidy-based pricing system. The Bank said that the existing gas pricing system was causing domestic fuel disparity and hurting the low-income
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Lahore stocks gain amid volatile trade

Lahore stocks gain amid volatile trade

The Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) gained 4.98-percent during the last week, amid a highly volatile trading sessions, where oil and gas sector, which has suffered heavily in recent past disasters, played a key role on the back of fresh buying interest from p
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Lahore stocks gain amid volatile trade

Lahore stocks gain amid volatile trade

The Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) gained 4.98-percent during the last week, amid a highly volatile trading sessions, where oil and gas sector, which has suffered heavily in recent past disasters, played a key role on the back of fresh buying interest from p
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Canada's Niko unveils Bangladesh natgas investment

Canada's Niko unveils Bangladesh natgas investment

Canadian oil firm Niko Resources Ltd, facing a series of operational problems in Bangladesh, said on Sunday it would invest another $42 million in Bangladesh to explore for more natural gas.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Rs 59 1 million to be spent on cotton development in Sindh: adviser

Rs 59 1 million to be spent on cotton development in Sindh: adviser

Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mir Murtaza Jatoi said on Sunday that the provincial government has allocated Rs 591 million for development of cotton crop in the province, as the development of textile industry of the country de
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
MUET conducts recruitment tests for Warid Telecom

MUET conducts recruitment tests for Warid Telecom

The department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering of Mehran University of Engineering & Technology (MUET) facilitated Warid Telecom by conducting recruitment test for fresh graduates.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Three villagers electrocuted

Three villagers electrocuted

Three villagers died of electrocution at village Kauro Phulpoto near Khairpur on Saturday evening. The reports say that three villagers were trying to get illegal power connection from 11000 K.V electric line near village Kauro in the Jurisdiction of Tand
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Margalla festival from March 23

Margalla festival from March 23

The civic body of the federal capital, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has made excellent arrangements to hold Margalla Festival, which begin here on March 23.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Petroleum dealers threaten one-day closure

Petroleum dealers threaten one-day closure

Petroleum dealers in the country have threatened to close business for one day if the government does not restore their old commission on petroleum products sale.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Downpour in Quetta

Downpour in Quetta

The provincial capital received heavy and continuous rain over the last 12 hours on Sunday. The dark thick clouds were still hovering the sky. Met office has predicted that weather will remain cloudy with chances of more rain in the valley and its surroun
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Ibad to distribute awards on March 21

Ibad to distribute awards on March 21

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad will be the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the four-day workshop on 'Development of Women Entrepreneurship in the OIC Countries' organised by the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industries at Expo Centre, Karachi, o
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Sindh archives department working reviewed

Sindh archives department working reviewed

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has said that protection of heritage items and highlighting their historical significance is part of our responsibilities.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Roundtable on electronic media freedom day

Roundtable on electronic media freedom day

A roundtable to commemorate the Electronic Media Freedom Day was held by the Citizen's Media Commission of Pakistan at a local hotel. A statement said that the theme for the moot was "Freedom and Anarchy in the Electronic Media."
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Almurtaza participating in textile expo

Almurtaza participating in textile expo

Almurtaza Machinery Company Limited (AMCL) is participating in the third Textile Asia International Exhibition as a leader of technological advancement in the textile machinery sector of Pakistan.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Tribal elder shot dead

Tribal elder shot dead

Some unknown armed men killed an Tribal elder Haji Abdul Quddus Khan Sanjrani in Girdi Jangal some 35 kilometers way from here on Sunday. Local administration sources informed newsmen that Haji Sanjrani was sitting in a hotel in Girdi Jangal bazaar when t
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
ICT event in Delhi from March 21

ICT event in Delhi from March 21

South Asia's largest ICT event - the 14th Convergence India 2006 International and Conference will be held in New Delhi from March 21 to 31. This was announced in a statement of Pakistan Electronic Media Association (Pema) here on Sunday.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'Textile City project to be completed by June 2007'

'Textile City project to be completed by June 2007'

The mega project of Textile City would be completed by June next year at a cost of Rs 6 billion. The Chief Executive Officer of Textile City Limited, Zaheer Hussain, announced this during a press briefing held here as part of 'Textile Asia-2006' Exhibitio
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Mortar, rockets fired at FC checkpost

Mortar, rockets fired at FC checkpost

Terrorists attacked FC checkpost near Karmo Wadh (Sibi District) on Sunday. According to details, terrorists attacked FC checkpost Karmo Wadh some 30km from Sibi on Sunday.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
45,028 tons urea arrives

45,028 tons urea arrives

Against a recent tender of Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) for import of 50,000 tons urea, 45,028.695 tons urea arrived at Karachi Port through vessel mv Rosita on Saturday.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Benazir summons Fahim, Qasim to Dubai

Benazir summons Fahim, Qasim to Dubai

Pakistan Peoples Party chairperson Benazir Bhutto has called PPPP president Makhdoom Amin Fahim and Punjab president Qasim Zia to Dubai for emergency meeting.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
PPPP urges political solution to Balochistan crisis

PPPP urges political solution to Balochistan crisis

Raza Rabbani senior leader of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) has stressed upon arriving of a political solution of Balochistan crisis and asked for immediate halt of operations in the province. He was speaking in a seminar on "Socio-economi
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Urs of Data Gunj Bukhsh starts

Urs of Data Gunj Bukhsh starts

The 962nd Urs of Hazrat Syed Ali Bin Osman Alhajveri popularly known as Data Ganj Bukhsh started here on Sunday.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Boy electrocuted

Boy electrocuted

An eight-year-old boy was electrocuted here on Sunday while trying to catch a kite. According to details, class-two student Naseer Ahmed son of Shabbir Ahmed Mallah was trying to catch an stray kite over the roof of his house, when he got entangled into e
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Seerat moot

Seerat moot

Markazi Imam Hussain (AS) Council will organise International Interfaith Seerat Conference here at the federal capital on April 10. Scholars of various religions and school of thoughts will moderate the conference.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'Government determined to bring about green revolution'

'Government determined to bring about green revolution'

National Bank of Pakistan Vice President, Agriculture Wing, Niaz Khan said that the government was determined to bring about a green revolution in the country through solid economic policies, facilitating farmers, strengthening the agriculture sector and
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Symposium on medicine updates on March 21

Symposium on medicine updates on March 21

With a view to updating the knowledge of general practitioners, consultants and post graduate trainees, the Fatima Memorial System (FMS)'s Center for Health Research (CHR) in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine is holding one day international symp
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Steps underway to improve agriculture sector: Bosan

Steps underway to improve agriculture sector: Bosan

Federal Food, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan on Sunday said the government was taking solid steps to make the agriculture sector lucrative for farmers.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Mohammad Ali's death condoled

Mohammad Ali's death condoled

President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz have expressed profound sorrow over passing away of famous film artiste, Mohammad Ali. In their separate condolence messages they said that in his death, Pakistan has lost a great actor.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Haroon Akhtar's election challenged

Haroon Akhtar's election challenged

A PPP candidate in the recently held elections for the technocrat seat in Senate from Punjab, Dr Israr Hussain Shah has filed a petition before the Election Commission praying to declare the election of Haroon Akhtar Khan as illegal, unlawful and void, sa
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Sri Lankan president due on March 31

Sri Lankan president due on March 31

The President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapakse will arrive here on March 31 on a three day official visit to Pakistan. This will be his first visit to Islamabad as President of Sri Lanka. During his stay he will held talks with the President General Pervez
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Nazria-e-Pakistan Council chief meets Prime Minister

Nazria-e-Pakistan Council chief meets Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday said government was taking steps to transform the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah for making the country a prosperous and welfare state.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Body to settle social security contribution issue

Body to settle social security contribution issue

Syed Tahir Raza Naqvi, Commissioner Punjab Employees Social Security Institutions (Pessi) has agreed in principle to constitute a powerful committee to review and settle the outstanding arrears on account of Social Security Contribution of Rs 720 million
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Auction

Auction

Open Auction of confiscated goods at Faisalabad Dry port will be held on Monday March 20 at 10:00am. Talking to newsmen, Tariq Hussain Sheikh, Assistant Collector Customs (Auction) said that the auction will be held according Custom Rules and Regulation.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Wheat output likely to touch 22 million tonnes

Wheat output likely to touch 22 million tonnes

Following improved water availability, enhanced use of urea and appropriate rainfalls in the country during the last two months, the wheat production is expected to touch 22 million tonnes target set for 2005-06.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
AED instills confidence among students

AED instills confidence among students

Children in quake-hit villages in Balakot had a rare moment of joy when they got books, uniforms, bags and other material provided by the Academy for Educational Development (AED).
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Media training seminar on March 28

Media training seminar on March 28

The Pakistan Legislative Strengthening Project (PLSP) in collaboration with United Sates Agency for International Development (USAID) is holding media training and awareness seminar "The Press Gallery" in the federal capital on March 28.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Islamabad traffic police free from corruption: SSP

Islamabad traffic police free from corruption: SSP

Senior Superintendent of the new Islamabad Traffic Police Sultan Azam Taimuri on Sunday said his force was free from corruption and discharging its duties with commitment and devotion. "There is zero corruption in our set-up and I am very proud of this,"
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Regional/Sub-Regional O
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following International Tenders from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details of Tenders from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Region
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Modest fluctuations marked on wholesale markets

Modest fluctuations marked on wholesale markets

Gram Punjab and Isbaghol Bhoosi prices soar while copra Ceylon nose dived on the commodities wholesale markets where modest fluctuations were marked on both ways during the week ended on March 18, 2006.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Call for single-country fairs abroad

Call for single-country fairs abroad

The former Central Chairman, Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) Ijaz A. Khokhar has urged the government to arrange maximum single-country exhibitions in abroad through Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), besides ensurin
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'President's clean, safe water programme underway'

'President's clean, safe water programme underway'

Punjab Health Minister Dr Tahir Ali Javed said here on Sunday that through introducing pilot preventive school vaccination campaign children could be protected from typhoid, cholera and other communicable and non-communicable fatal diseases.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Condolence

Condolence

Qasim Zia President PPPP Punjab has condoled the death of film star Muhammad Ali here on Sunday and termed it as a great loss to field of aesthetics in the country. He said void created by him would be difficult to fill.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Punjab sugar supply scheme starts today

Punjab sugar supply scheme starts today

Punjab government has decided to launch Chief Minister's Sugar Supply Scheme-2006 with effect from Monday March 20 under which a packet of 2-kg would be given to the deserving families at rate of Rs 20 per kg in Faisalabad District.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
DCO promoted

DCO promoted

District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Muzaffargarh Chaudhry Muhammad Azhar has been promoted as Secretary of Agriculture Punjab and he has quit his charge as DCO however no new DCO was posted in Muzaffargarh.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Unions threaten strike over French jobs plan

Unions threaten strike over French jobs plan

A day after running battles between police and rioters on the streets of Paris, stakes were raised in the struggle over France's contested youth jobs plan on Sunday as union leaders threatened a general strike unless the government backs down.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Rumsfeld warns Iraq pullout equals turning Germany back to Nazis

Rumsfeld warns Iraq pullout equals turning Germany back to Nazis

One day after a wave of antiwar protests swept the world, US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld warned a quick US pullout from Iraq will result in terrorists taking it over - and insisted it would be tantamount to handing Germany back to the Nazis.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Indonesia, Indian navies to hold joint patrol

Indonesia, Indian navies to hold joint patrol

The Indonesian and Indian navies will hold a week-long joint patrol of their maritime border to enhance co-operation in dealing with security threats, a report said Sunday.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Khaleda starts India visit from today

Khaleda starts India visit from today

Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia heads Monday for a three-day visit to neighbouring India where she is expected to reap the dividends of a crackdown on Islamic extremists, officials and analysts said.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Japanese call for troops to come home from Iraq

Japanese call for troops to come home from Iraq

Hundreds of demonstrators marched through central Tokyo on Sunday, calling for the withdrawal of Japanese troops from Iraq three years after the start of the US-led war in Iraq.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Coordination committee on Diamer-Bhasha dam formed

Coordination committee on Diamer-Bhasha dam formed

A co-ordination committee on Diamer-Bhasha dam has been constituted here on Saturday. The committee was headed by Speaker Northern Areas Legislative Council, Malik Mohammad Miskeen.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
MoU signed with China in health sector

MoU signed with China in health sector

Pakistan and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), to cooperate in providing better health facilities to their peoples. The document identified seven areas of bilateral co-operation in the health sector.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
World Bank team urged to monitor Taunsa Barrage remodelling

World Bank team urged to monitor Taunsa Barrage remodelling

Minister for Irrigation Punjab Aamir Sultan Cheema on Sunday emphasised the World Bank to monitor the remodelling work of Taunsa Barrage minutely to ensure quality control and transparent use of the funds provided by the bank.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Himalayan village is Disney's newest attraction

Himalayan village is Disney's newest attraction

They trekked through the Himalayas for weeks at a time, gathering local lore, surveying the landscape and wildlife and harvesting ornamental touches for their village from artisans in the Kathmandu Valley.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Traffic congestion and parking lots in Karachi

Traffic congestion and parking lots in Karachi

The City District Government Karachi (CDGK) these days is very active for improving conditions in Karachi, which has been facing a host of civic and other problems. Activities for repairing roads, improving sanitation, easing traffic flow and providing pa
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Import of used cars

Import of used cars

I do not agree with the statement of Pervaiz Ghayas/Raza Ansari regarding the import of used vehicles.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Consumer rights

Consumer rights

As the world celebrated the consumer rights day on 15th March, the NAB, a government of nominated body, decided to stop its investigation of the sugar price hike manipulated by a nexus of mill-owners and hoarders.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Another blasphemy

Another blasphemy

Around 1825, the then super power recognised the importance of Kurrechee, as the gateway to northern India, Afghanistan etc, and decided that it should be annexed. Accordingly, missionaries, travellers and agents started pouring into the city. Their repre
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
New campaign against Naxalites in central India

New campaign against Naxalites in central India

Clutching their bows and arrows, a group of tribesmen and young boys mill around outside a crude refugee camp in the forests of central India. Prompted by politicians and prodded by the police, more than 46,000 people have fled their villages in the past
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Environmental assessment of projects necessary

Environmental assessment of projects necessary

Environmental Protection Act - 1997, clause 12, sub-clause 1 states that no proponent of a project shall commence construction or operation unless he has filed with the Federal EPA an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) or Environmental Impact Assessm
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Revamping the trade bodies

Revamping the trade bodies

It, indeed, is heartening to learn from a Recorder Report, that the Director, Trade Organisations (DTO), Ministry of Commerce, has made possession of Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC), and valid National Tax Number (NTN) certificate obligatory fo
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Pipeline talks

Pipeline talks

As expected, the talks on Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project ended in Tehran on Thursday on an inconclusive but positive note. Iran proposed its price and Pakistan and India said they needed time for consultations on the subject.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Steps underway to improve agriculture sector: Bosan

Steps underway to improve agriculture sector: Bosan

Federal Food, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan on Sunday said the government was taking solid steps to make the agriculture sector lucrative for farmers.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'Four edible oil refineries soon'

'Four edible oil refineries soon'

Encouraged by low tax rates on the import of crude palm oil (CPO), leading edible oil buyers in the country has planned to set up four new refineries with a total capacity of 2,200 tonnes a day.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Seminar on corporate clinic on March 25

Seminar on corporate clinic on March 25

A seminar on "Corporate Clinic" will be organised on March 25 at a hotel here by Happenings International, a corporate training and event management solutions company.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
SCA demands water for Kharif cultivation

SCA demands water for Kharif cultivation

Sindh Chamber of Agriculture (SCA) has demanded an immediate release of water in river and canals for Kharif cultivation as late release of water would delay the cultivation and crop yield.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'Higher literacy rate a must for prosperity'

'Higher literacy rate a must for prosperity'

Higher literacy rate is imperative for progress, development and prosperity, said Provincial Minister for Literacy Syed Hussain Jahanian Gardezi, here on Sunday. Talking to people at a reception at Basti Maan Wala, tehsil Kabirwala, the provincial ministe
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'Efforts on for improved health facilities in Sindh'

'Efforts on for improved health facilities in Sindh'

Sindh Health Minister Shabhir Ahmed Qaimkhani on Sunday said that practical steps are being taken to ensure provision of improved health facilities to masses at their doorsteps.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'India lacks courage to respond to Pakistan's sincerity'

'India lacks courage to respond to Pakistan's sincerity'

Senior leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Nayeem Ahmad Khan, has said that Pakistan has shown sincerity and flexibility by proposing demilitarisation and self-governance in Kashmir but India lacked courage and will to reciprocate.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Exhibitions generate economic activities: Soomro

Exhibitions generate economic activities: Soomro

Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro said on Sunday the government will continue to facilitate holding of industrial exhibitions for boosting economic activity and employment generation in the country. He was talking to journalists during his visit to text
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Rashid pays glowing tributes to Ali

Rashid pays glowing tributes to Ali

Information and Broadcasting Minister Sheikh Rashid on Sunday paid glowing tributes to legendary film actor Muhammad All, who died of cardiac arrest. Talking to a private TV channel, he said "Muhammad Ali was a big name in Pakistan film industry."
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
PML-N denies Osama and Nawaz links

PML-N denies Osama and Nawaz links

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Nawaz) has rejected the impression that its exiled leader Mian Nawaz Sharif ever met al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden and had any political deal with the terror mastermind.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Shutter down observed in Mastung

Shutter down observed in Mastung

A four-hour shutter down and road blockade was observed here on Sunday. According to details, one person Ali Jan Shahwani was killed by dacoits while snatching his motorcycle a few days back. On Sunday Shahwani Ittehad protesting over non-arrest of the ac
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Light rains continue in upper regions and Kashmir

Light rains continue in upper regions and Kashmir

Light and intermittent rains continued in the Upper Punjab, NWFP, Northern Balochistan and Kashmir during the past twenty four hours, bringing down the temperature.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'Chip' launched

'Chip' launched

Civil Society Human and Institutional Development Programme (Chip) was launched here on Sunday. Addressing the launching ceremony, Country Director, Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation (SDC), Ms Kaethy Schneitter said Pakistan and Switzerland si
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Mushahid to lead PML team to China

Mushahid to lead PML team to China

Secretary General Pakistan Muslim League (PML) Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed will lead a party delegation to China on March 26.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Transparency main objective of FTO office: Ombudsman

Transparency main objective of FTO office: Ombudsman

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), Justice Munir A. Sheikh (Retd), has said the basic idea behind establishment of Federal Tax Ombudsman Office was to enforce accountability, transparency and justice.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
NBP may declare Rs 12.2 billion-Rs 13.2 billion after-tax profit today

NBP may declare Rs 12.2 billion-Rs 13.2 billion after-tax profit today

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), the country's largest lender to announce financial results on Monday and analysts expect that earnings of the entity to range between Rs 12.2 billion to Rs 13.2 billion for 2005 with expectation of declaring dividend a
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
NBP may declare Rs 12.2 billion-Rs 13.2 billion after-tax profit today

NBP may declare Rs 12.2 billion-Rs 13.2 billion after-tax profit today

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), the country's largest lender to announce financial results on Monday and analysts expect that earnings of the entity to range between Rs 12.2 billion to Rs 13.2 billion for 2005 with expectation of declaring dividend a
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Islamabad committed to IPI gas line

Islamabad committed to IPI gas line

Pakistan on Sunday showed its commitment, willingness and seriousness in the project for transfer of Iranian natural gas to India via its territory. Pakistan's Ambassador to Tehran Shafkat Saeed in an interview with IRNA said that recent decision by Ameri
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
APC demands halt to razing of villages in Karachi

APC demands halt to razing of villages in Karachi

An "All Parties Conference" on Sunday, summoned here by All Parties Action Committee against the razing of villages in Karachi, demanded of the city government to immediately stop the bulldozing operation.
Published 20 Mar, 2006 12:00am
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