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Print - 2006-03-21
AIOU gives fee relaxation to quake-hit students

AIOU gives fee relaxation to quake-hit students

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Monday announced fee relaxation as relief for quake affected students of NWFP and Azad Kashmir seeking admission in spring and autumn 2006 semester.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Rains brighten prospects of wheat production

Rains brighten prospects of wheat production

Prevailing wet spell is beneficial for agriculture production boosting the prospects of Rabi crops particularly of wheat to meet the set target during the current year.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Judicial moot on March 24

Judicial moot on March 24

The Supreme Court of Pakistan will hold National Judicial Conference on March 24 as a part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations, being celebrated this year on the occasion of 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Supreme Court of Pakistan from 1956 t
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (March 20, 2006) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 21, 2006).
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Enough sugar in stock: TCP chief

Enough sugar in stock: TCP chief

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) Chairman Asif Zaman Ansari said on Monday that enough sugar stocks were available in the country. Speaking in a PTV programme, he said total consumption of the sugar in the country was about 3.8 million metric tones p
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Monday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
HEC digital library downloads hit million mark

HEC digital library downloads hit million mark

There has been a phenomenal increase in the total number of full text articles downloaded over the previous year by researchers in the universities from the Higher Education Commission's Digital Library.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Monday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
US troop pullout from Iraq demanded

US troop pullout from Iraq demanded

The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA), while condemning the US aggression on Iraq, has called upon America to withdraw its armed forces from Iraq.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (March 20, 2006).

Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'PML government to address masses' grievances'

'PML government to address masses' grievances'

President, Pakistan Muslim League (PML), Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Monday said that PML's government is committed to protect rights of all segments of the society.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (March 20, 2006).

Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
HEP seminar on vegetable exports

HEP seminar on vegetable exports

The Horticulture Foundation of Pakistan (HEP) is organising a two-day national conference on 'Streamlining and export of vegetable crops' from Tuesday at National Agricultural Research Centre (Narc).
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Nawaz vows to continue struggle for democracy

Nawaz vows to continue struggle for democracy

Terming the ruling PML(Q) as a group of selfish elements, the former Prime Minister, Mian Nawaz Sharif, has ruled out any possibility of his party's rapprochement with it. He stated this in his telephonic address to the PML-N workers at a function arrange
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Heads of Saarc TV channels meeting today

Heads of Saarc TV channels meeting today

A special meeting of the heads of national TV channels of Saarc countries is being held here on Tuesday to preview documentary 'Saarc in New Millennium'. PTV is hosting the meeting, which would be participated by the heads of respective TV channels of the
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Rs 2 billion package for Chawinda uplift approved

Rs 2 billion package for Chawinda uplift approved

Punjab Labour and Human Resources Minister Akhtar Hussain Rizvi has revealed that the Punjab Chief Minister has approved development package of rupees two billion for Chawinda.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
PAF to be modernised: Shaukat

PAF to be modernised: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday reiterated government's resolve to provide all necessary resources for the modernisation of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and to ensure effective defence of the country.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (March 20, 2006).

Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'Indian couples facing adjustment problems'

'Indian couples facing adjustment problems'

The divorce rate in the Indian City Mumbai has significantly increased during the last two years, as with more rights awareness among the female population and high expectations, there is adjustment problems among the Indian couples.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (March 20, 2006) and for Tuesday (March 21, 2006).
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
IEP observes World Water Day on March 22

IEP observes World Water Day on March 22

The Institute of Engineers Pakistan (IEP) will observe World Water Day on March 22. The IEP on this occasion has arranged a seminar to be chaired by City District Nazim Mian Aamir Mahmood while IEP President Aftab Aslam Agha will preside over the function
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
President foresees $18 billion exports this fiscal

President foresees $18 billion exports this fiscal

President General Pervez Musharraf has said the government is fully encouraging the foreign direct investment (FDI) and foresaw the total export would reach $18 billion during the current fiscal year.
Published 21 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 Monday (March 20, 2006).

Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
President foresees $18 billion exports this fiscal

President foresees $18 billion exports this fiscal

President General Pervez Musharraf has said the government is fully encouraging the foreign direct investment (FDI) and foresaw the total export would reach $18 billion during the current fiscal year.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
President foresees $18 billion exports this fiscal

President foresees $18 billion exports this fiscal

President General Pervez Musharraf has said the government is fully encouraging the foreign direct investment (FDI) and foresaw the total export would reach $18 billion during the current fiscal year.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
S H Hashmi passes away

S H Hashmi passes away

Country's most distinguished advertising industry stalwart S.H. Hashmi breathed his last in Karachi on Monday. He was suffering from chronic respiratory disorder but was active professionally until he was admitted to hospital late last week.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
S H Hashmi passes away

S H Hashmi passes away

Country's most distinguished advertising industry stalwart S.H. Hashmi breathed his last in Karachi on Monday. He was suffering from chronic respiratory disorder but was active professionally until he was admitted to hospital late last week.
Published 21 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 Monday (March 20, 2006).

Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
26 killed as Iraq enters fourth year of war

26 killed as Iraq enters fourth year of war

Iraq marked the third anniversary of the US-led invasion on Monday with a fresh spate of killings, a deadlock over the new government and warnings of civil war as Shia gathered in the south for a major religious ceremony.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'Support a family' scheme launched

'Support a family' scheme launched

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday launched the 'Support a family' programme to financially assist quake-affected people, and reaffirmed that the government would use all resources to help their speedy return to normal life.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (March 20, 2006).
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'Support a family' scheme launched

'Support a family' scheme launched

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday launched the 'Support a family' programme to financially assist quake-affected people, and reaffirmed that the government would use all resources to help their speedy return to normal life.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (March 20, 2006).

Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Cement prices increased by Rs 20 per bag

Cement prices increased by Rs 20 per bag

After sugar and milk, it's the turn of cement industry to go on a money-making spree now. The cement manufacturers have increased the price of a bag by Rs 20 during the last few days, and fixed the ex-factory rate at Rs 290 per bag and, for some brands, R
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Cement prices increased by Rs 20 per bag

Cement prices increased by Rs 20 per bag

After sugar and milk, it's the turn of cement industry to go on a money-making spree now. The cement manufacturers have increased the price of a bag by Rs 20 during the last few days, and fixed the ex-factory rate at Rs 290 per bag and, for some brands, R
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Cement prices increased by Rs 20 per bag

Cement prices increased by Rs 20 per bag

After sugar and milk, it''s the turn of cement industry to go on a money-making spree now. The cement manufacturers have increased the price of a bag by Rs 20 during the last few days, and fixed the ex-factory rate at Rs 290 per bag and, for some brands,
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Last-hour selling clips KSE gains

Last-hour selling clips KSE gains

The financial results of NBP comfortably allowed investors to rush back to the banking counter, placing the whole market in the plus column, but last hour selling clipped overall gains of the market.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Last-hour selling clips KSE gains

Last-hour selling clips KSE gains

The financial results of NBP comfortably allowed investors to rush back to the banking counter, placing the whole market in the plus column, but last hour selling clipped overall gains of the market.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Last-hour selling clips KSE gains

Last-hour selling clips KSE gains

The financial results of NBP comfortably allowed investors to rush back to the banking counter, placing the whole market in the plus column, but last hour selling clipped overall gains of the market.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Closing of s

Closing of s

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Monday (March 20, 2006).

Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
NBP profit climbs over 100 percent

NBP profit climbs over 100 percent

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) registered significant performance in 2005 as its after-tax profit and earning share climbed by over 100 percent because of the growth in core banking business.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
World currencies and euro

World currencies and euro

Value of the euro in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Monday (March 20, 2006).
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
NBP profit climbs over 100 percent

NBP profit climbs over 100 percent

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) registered significant performance in 2005 as its after-tax profit and earning share climbed by over 100 percent because of the growth in core banking business.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
NBP profit climbs over 100 percent

NBP profit climbs over 100 percent

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) registered significant performance in 2005 as its after-tax profit and earning share climbed by over 100 percent because of the growth in core banking business.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 20, 2006).

Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
NBP profit climbs over 100 percent

NBP profit climbs over 100 percent

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) registered significant performance in 2005 as its after-tax profit and earning share climbed by over 100 percent because of the growth in core banking business.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 20, 2006).

Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Radio tower blown up in Wana

Radio tower blown up in Wana

A bomb destroyed the radio tower in Wana cutting off transmissions on Monday but there were no casualties, local officials said. The state-run local station has suspended its broadcasts indefinitely after the explosion, senior producer Humayun Khan told A
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Radio tower blown up in Wana

Radio tower blown up in Wana

A bomb destroyed the radio tower in Wana cutting off transmissions on Monday but there were no casualties, local officials said. The state-run local station has suspended its broadcasts indefinitely after the explosion, senior producer Humayun Khan told A
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
LSE index suffers marginal loss

LSE index suffers marginal loss

Share values moved both ways on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), while last-minute heavy profit selling in oil and gas sector badly disturbed the sentiment, forcing the market to close with a weak note.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
LSE index suffers marginal loss

LSE index suffers marginal loss

Share values moved both ways on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), while last-minute heavy profit selling in oil and gas sector badly disturbed the sentiment, forcing the market to close with a weak note.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Bears stage comeback on ISE

Bears stage comeback on ISE

Bulls handed over the floor to bears at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where selling-pressure intensified in hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten index was down by 66.18 points, as the ten index moved from 3,155.29 to 3,089.11 shares.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Bears stage comeback on ISE

Bears stage comeback on ISE

Bulls handed over the floor to bears at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where selling-pressure intensified in hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten index was down by 66.18 points, as the ten index moved from 3,155.29 to 3,089.11 shares.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Monday (March 20, 2006).

Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
BRIndex30 closes 1.39 percent up

BRIndex30 closes 1.39 percent up

The BRIndex30 on Monday registered a high of 12,433.56 and later came down to register a low of 12,063.40 before closing at 12,185.07 with a net positive change of 166.61, or 1.39 percent.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Monday (March 20, 2006).

Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
BRIndex30 closes 1.39 percent up

BRIndex30 closes 1.39 percent up

The BRIndex30 on Monday registered a high of 12,433.56 and later came down to register a low of 12,063.40 before closing at 12,185.07 with a net positive change of 166.61, or 1.39 percent.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Monday (March 20, 2006).

Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
UK county police order Ford flex-fuel cars

UK county police order Ford flex-fuel cars

Britain's Avon and Somerset police on Monday received the first of an order of flex-fuel Ford Focus vehicles, which can be powered by the biofuel bioethanol as well as petrol.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Aviva rules out hostile bid for Prudential Plc

Aviva rules out hostile bid for Prudential Plc

Britain's biggest insurer Aviva Plc ruled out a hostile bid for Prudential Plc on Monday, saying it hoped investors would persuade its rival to reconsider its 17 billion pound ($30 billion) offer proposal.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Prime Minister directs ZTBL to recruit 500 officials

Prime Minister directs ZTBL to recruit 500 officials

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has directed the Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd (ZTBL) to recruit 500 officials in order to expand its outreach programmes to assist the farmers with proper utilisation and repayment of agricultural loans.
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Proposed merger: Picic accepts SBP terms

Proposed merger: Picic accepts SBP terms

The Board of Directors of Pakistan Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation Limited (Picic) has accepted the conditions of the central bank for the proposed merger of Picic and Picic Commercial Bank Limited (PCBL), according to a press release issued
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Proposed merger: Picic accepts SBP terms

Proposed merger: Picic accepts SBP terms

The Board of Directors of Pakistan Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation Limited (Picic) has accepted the conditions of the central bank for the proposed merger of Picic and Picic Commercial Bank Limited (PCBL), according to a press release issued
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Proposed merger: Picic accepts SBP terms

Proposed merger: Picic accepts SBP terms

The Board of Directors of Pakistan Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation Limited (Picic) has accepted the conditions of the central bank for the proposed merger of Picic and Picic Commercial Bank Limited (PCBL), according to a press release issued
Published 21 Mar, 2006 12:00am
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