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Print - 2006-03-22
Israel reopens goods crossing into Gaza

Israel reopens goods crossing into Gaza

Israel reopened the main goods crossing into the Gaza Strip on Tuesday under foreign pressure, letting truckloads of flour, rice and cooking oil pass after Palestinian officials and aid groups warned of food shortages.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
China and Russia united on Iran

China and Russia united on Iran

China and Russia are united in pushing for more diplomacy to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue, China said on Tuesday, a day after the two deflected Western moves to authorise UN Security Council threats against Iran.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Bush raises possibility of years-long Iraq presence

Bush raises possibility of years-long Iraq presence

President George W. Bush held out the possibility on Tuesday of a US troop presence in Iraq for many years, saying a full withdrawal would depend on decisions by future US presidents and Iraqi governments.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Indian MiG crashes; pilot killed

Indian MiG crashes; pilot killed

An Indian air force MiG fighter jet crashed Tuesday in the northern desert state of Rajasthan, killing its pilot. Police said the Russian-designed aircraft took off from a military base in the frontier district of Barmer and crashed in a field without giv
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Four killed, 68 hurt in Algerian earthquake

Four killed, 68 hurt in Algerian earthquake

An earthquake has hit the town of Laalam in north-east Algeria, killing three children and a woman and injuring 68 people, Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia and local officials said Tuesday.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Saddam's foreign minister was on CIA payroll: report

Saddam's foreign minister was on CIA payroll: report

Iraq's foreign minister under Saddam Hussein spied for the CIA before the US-led invasion in 2003 in return for a 100,000 dollar payment, a US television station reported Monday.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
French job protests continue

French job protests continue

Protesters took to France's streets again on Tuesday and threatened a national strike as the government sought a way out of the crisis over a new law giving employers more leeway to dismiss young workers.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
India and Bangladesh agree to fight terrorism, boost trade

India and Bangladesh agree to fight terrorism, boost trade

India and Bangladesh agreed Tuesday to join forces against terrorism and to correct trade imbalances tilted heavily in India's favour. The neighbouring countries, which often have a tetchy relationship, also renewed a 1980 bilateral trade pact which was s
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Swedish foreign minister resigns over cartoons

Swedish foreign minister resigns over cartoons

Swedish Foreign Minister Laila Freivalds quit on Tuesday after a row over the closure of a Web site with blasphemous cartoons of Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him), embarrassing Prime Minister Goran Persson six months ahead of elections.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Thousands gather for Kurdish festival in Turkey

Thousands gather for Kurdish festival in Turkey

Tens of thousands of people gathered in south-eastern Turkey Tuesday to celebrate Newroz, the Kurdish New Year, amid heavy police measures over fears that radical Kurds may use the event to stir unrest in the already tense region.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Kuwait jails man 15 years for attack on US convoy

Kuwait jails man 15 years for attack on US convoy

Kuwait's highest court has upheld a 15-year jail sentence against a man convicted of firing at US servicemen and expatriate workers in the pro-Western Gulf Arab country in 2003, judicial sources said on Tuesday.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
UN report warns on overuse of water for farming

UN report warns on overuse of water for farming

The overuse of water for farming is the biggest environmental threat to the world's freshwater resources and damage is likely to worsen until 2020, an international report issued on Tuesday said.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Indian rupee rises

Indian rupee rises

The rupee inched up on Tuesday on expectations of a large foreign direct investment, but traders were wary of the central bank which could intervene and cap gains to keep exports competitive.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Sterling down versus euro

Sterling down versus euro

Sterling held near a 7-month low against the euro on Tuesday, with inflation data offering little fresh direction for the British currency ahead of Bank of England minutes on Wednesday.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Dollar rises versus majors in London

Dollar rises versus majors in London

The dollar moved away from a recent seven-week low versus the euro and firmed against other currencies on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave upbeat comments on the US economy.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Bonds: spreads tighten as confidence endures

Bonds: spreads tighten as confidence endures

Spreads in the European credit markets tightened on Tuesday, amid subdued trading, as investors bet the strong sentiment of the past few months was unlikely to be upset anytime soon.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Bonds: spreads tighten as confidence endures

Bonds: spreads tighten as confidence endures

Spreads in the European credit markets tightened on Tuesday, amid subdued trading, as investors bet the strong sentiment of the past few months was unlikely to be upset anytime soon.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Seoul shares fall

Seoul shares fall

Seoul shares suffered their first loss in five sessions on Tuesday, hit by worries about the impact of a strengthening won currency on profits at exporters such as Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
US Stocks: Tuesday's unofficial close

US Stocks: Tuesday's unofficial close

US stocks turned higher on Tuesday as a rebound in the semiconductor sector pushed the Nasdaq 100 Index past a key technical resistance level. Comments from Exxon Mobil Corp's chief executive boosted oil companies' shares.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
FTSE stays shy of 6,000; M&A talk persists

FTSE stays shy of 6,000; M&A talk persists

Britain's top share index ended flat on Tuesday, again short of the key 6,000 level as resource stocks fell, although the bid talk which has recently boosted shares to 5-year highs lingered.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Oil holds most of big losses on hefty US supplies

Oil holds most of big losses on hefty US supplies

Oil prices held most of the previous day's slump on Tuesday as forecasts for another rise in US crude stocks countered concern that tension over Iran's nuclear work may disrupt supply. US light sweet crude for April delivery traded 33 cents higher at $60.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
China forms new copper body

China forms new copper body

A Chinese state-controlled trade body has formed a copper division to co-ordinate and monitor copper concentrate imports, a move the industry hopes will protect it from falling smelting fees.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton touch softer

New York cotton touch softer

Cotton futures closed Tuesday with minor losses on steady speculative sales and the market may ease further in the days ahead, analysts said.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
London sugar higher

London sugar higher

London white sugar futures rose to a two-week high in late trading, ending with gains of more than 2 percent amid growing concern about damage to the Australian cane crop from a super cyclone, traders said.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Zinc touches record high

Zinc touches record high

London Metal Exchange (LME) zinc touched a fresh record high in pre-market trading on Tuesday on light technical buying, while copper eyed a test of Friday's record peak, dealers said. Zinc was quoted at $2,480/90 a tonne at 1021 GMT, from $2,470 at Monda
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
European gold falls

European gold falls

Gold prices were down but off their lows on Tuesday after a failure to breach a key target inspired investor selling, with a rise in the dollar and soft oil prices adding to the pressures on the market.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa bounces

US MIDDAY: cocoa bounces

US cocoa futures settled in positive territory Tuesday, bolstered by a late spurt of speculative buying into early weakness, traders said.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee firms

US MIDDAY: coffee firms

US coffee futures posted a modest gain on Tuesday, although bullish speculators lacked the muscle to drive prices outside the top of a one-week trading range, market sources said.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar jumps

US MIDDAY: sugar jumps

Raw sugar futures ended Tuesday at a two-week high on commodity fund buying fuelled in part by uncertainty over ethanol output in Brazil and storm damage in key exporter Australia, brokers said.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat higher

US MIDDAY: wheat higher

Wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were firm early on Tuesday in a technical rebound from Monday's weather-driven plunge to two-month lows, traders said.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn firms

US MIDDAY: corn firms

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade turned firm early on Tuesday on a technical bounce from Monday's slide to two-month lows, and gains in wheat also gave the market some buoyancy, traders said.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper moves up

US MIDDAY: copper moves up

US copper futures climbed at the open on Tuesday, on the heels of new record peaks for zinc and copper in London, while a stronger-than-expected rise in core US producer prices seemed to keep a lid on the advance, sources said.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soybeans firm

US MIDDAY: soybeans firm

Soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were firm early on Tuesday in a short-covering bounce after Monday's slide drove May to a 3-1/2 month low, traders said.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold declines

US MIDDAY: gold declines

US gold futures sank 1.35 percent Tuesday morning on speculative selling, and silver, platinum and palladium also fell, as a firm US dollar made precious metals less attractive to investors, dealers said.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan seeks US aid for energy needs: Karamat

Pakistan seeks US aid for energy needs: Karamat

Pakistan's Ambassador to Washington, Jahangir Karamat has said that Pakistan's energy needs are increasing and they must be fulfilled. He was talking to VoA in the backdrop of Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri's interview and Pakistan's Foreign Min
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
SPI declines

SPI declines

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on March 16 for the lowest income group up to Rs 3,000 registered decrease over the previous week. The SPI for the week under review in the above-mentioned group was recorded at 138.39 as against the
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Convention

Convention

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) has planned to organise a "Shan-e-Risalat" convention at Ibne-Qasim Bagh (Old Fort) in Multan on March 22 which would be addressed by Qazi Hussain Ahmed, Allama Sajid Mir, Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Hyderi, Maulana Abdul Jalil Naq
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan becomes most 'surprising economic success story': Newsweek

Pakistan becomes most 'surprising economic success story': Newsweek

Pakistan has been described as the "most surprising economic success story," by prestigious Newsweek magazine as Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz told the publication the government will continue the reforms to sustain its phenomenal economic growth and
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
German spying to fight terror: probe on in Berlin

German spying to fight terror: probe on in Berlin

In an invasion launched by 125,000 US and British soldiers to topple Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, what role did two German spies play? Three years after the offensive began, a question that might appear academic has kicked up a political storm in Germany.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Foreign trips

Foreign trips

People in positions of authority look for an excuse to go on foreign trips paid for by the State. As the country suffered its worst natural disaster in October 2005, our members of parliament went on foreign junkets, presumably to seek foreign assistance.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
CNG kits

CNG kits

I fully endorse the view of Hafiz Syed Moiz Hasan regarding thefts of CNG Kits. If any car is stolen for theft of CNG kit it is obvious that a few hours will be spent on dismantling the CNG kit and any hideout would be required for doing this activity.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Why has NAB stopped probe?

Why has NAB stopped probe?

Sugar industry has an alliance of business group, which is to control sugar production and raise its prices at its will. The sugar is now highly politicised business. More than 70 percent politicians are involved in this industry, which sit in the governm
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Palestinians lose in Middle East water war

Palestinians lose in Middle East water war

Israel's vast separation barrier slices Nazlet Isa off from one of the richest water sources in the arid northern West Bank where the fight for water is a fight for survival. Israel is believed to monopolise around 75 percent of Palestinian water resource
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Removing plaints of public: role of Tax Ombudsman

Removing plaints of public: role of Tax Ombudsman

The institution of Federal Tax Ombudsman was established in 2000 and has not yet completed six years of its life. In the past, several institutions were created to oversee the functioning of the government departments and agencies with a view to looking a
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Death of an advertising wizard

Death of an advertising wizard

Indisputably an advertising wizard in his own right, Syed Haseen Hashmi, who breathed his last on March 20, after a brief hospitalisation for chronic respiratory disorder, left a gap which may not be easy to fill.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Ending unnecessary delays

Ending unnecessary delays

According to a Recorder Report, the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved a Planning Commission proposal that aims to address inordinate delays in the execution of various public sector development projects.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'Taxation system catalyst to find economic growth'

'Taxation system catalyst to find economic growth'

The taxation system of any country is a catalyst for ascertaining the stage and speed of economic growth. This was stated by the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), Syed Shabbar Zaidi, while addressing the Asia Tax Conf
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
PS to pay Rs 1 million each to heirs of nine employees

PS to pay Rs 1 million each to heirs of nine employees

The management of Pakistan Steel (PS) on Tuesday entered into an out-of-court settlement, individually, with the dependants of its nine deceased employees, who lost their lives in an industrial accident at the Steel Making Department (SMD) in 2001.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
KESC extra high tension cable damaged near Gharibabad

KESC extra high tension cable damaged near Gharibabad

An extra high tension (EHT) of 132 kV underground cable connection from Civic Center to Liaquatabad further leading to Haroonabad grid station has been damaged at two places because of developmental work in progress in the area.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Rafi elected ICAP-ICMAP chairman

Rafi elected ICAP-ICMAP chairman

Muhammad Rafi has been elected Chairman of Institute of Chartered Accountants Pakistan (ICAP) and Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) joint committee at a meeting held in Karachi on Tuesday, said an official statement.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Airblue to start UK operation soon

Airblue to start UK operation soon

The Airblue has become a fast growing private sector airline in the country as one million passengers have travelled through this airline during the last 21 months.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Hearing put off

Hearing put off

Special anti-terrorism court put off the proceeding in an application of President Wahdat Road Traders Association Khuda Baksh till March 25, and directed the office to produce copies of the case to the petitioner's counsel.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Durrani calls for true democratic government in Afghanistan

Durrani calls for true democratic government in Afghanistan

NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani on Monday called for the establishment of a true democratic government in Afghanistan, enjoying backing of the majority of Afghans to provide security without support of others inside its own frontiers.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
SNGPL targets Rs 100 billion sale for fiscal year 2006: Lone

SNGPL targets Rs 100 billion sale for fiscal year 2006: Lone

The sale of the Sui Northern Gas Company Limited (SNGPL) has increased by 15 to 18 percent in six months due to increased supply. Last year, the SNGPL sold gas for Rs 84 billion and for the current fiscal year the company has set targets of Rs 100 billion
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Moderate quake jolts Sibi

Moderate quake jolts Sibi

An earthquake, measuring 5 on the International Richter Scale, jolted Sibi (Balochistan) on Tuesday. According to the preliminary analysis of Meteorological Station, Peshawar, the earthquake originated at 11.52 PST and its epicentre was in Balochistan, so
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
JWP condemns firing on Bugti's grandson

JWP condemns firing on Bugti's grandson

Talay Bugti grandson of Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) Chief Nawab Akbar Bugti escaped unhurt in a firing incident in Karachi on Tuesday. This was disclosed by Secretary General Jamhoori Watan Party Senator Shahid Hassan Bugti and Central Secretary Informatio
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
AJK PPP opposes forceful evacuation

AJK PPP opposes forceful evacuation

AJK PPP President Sahibzada Ishaq Zafar has criticised the AJK government for its incompetence and failure to protect the rights of earthquake victims.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Bosicor plans to set up new refinery

Bosicor plans to set up new refinery

Bosicor Pakistan has decided to set up an additional refinery with a cost of $225 million, substantially larger than any of the installed refineries in the country.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Ban on serving meal on wedding termed un-Islamic

Ban on serving meal on wedding termed un-Islamic

Ban on serving meals at wedding ceremonies is not only un-Islamic but also hitting hard to the country's economy; therefore, the government must lift this ban, as it would give much-required boost to the economic activities apart from checking the rate of
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Recovery of abducted journalists demanded

Recovery of abducted journalists demanded

The Karachi Union of Journalists (KUJ), a representative body of the journalists of metropolis on Tuesday (March 21) has presented a memorandum to Governor of Sindh, Dr Ishrst-ul-Ibad Khan on the occasion of Global Action Day.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Bid to smuggle charas foiled

Bid to smuggle charas foiled

The Railway Police have foiled a bid to smuggle huge quantity of drugs from Peshawar to Karachi through railway here on Tuesday. On a tip-off, the Railway Police searched Karachi-bound Khayber Mail during stopover at Rawalpindi station and on search the p
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Call to free education from politics

Call to free education from politics

NWFP Governor Khalil-ur-Rehman has stressed the need of making more effective and serious efforts to eradicate the politics of every kind from the educational institutions and said that this problem has become a sort of corruption which is destroying the
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Automobile import to continue: Tareen

Automobile import to continue: Tareen

The demand for imported cars is on the rise as due to supply constraint local manufacturers were operating on higher premium. To counter the issue, the government liberalised automobile imports.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Carpet exporters slam PIA cargo service

Carpet exporters slam PIA cargo service

The Lahore-based carpet exporters are facing hardships in executing orders of foreign buyers due to mishandling of cargo services by PIA. The shipment of carpet exporters are held up for the last two months due to which orders are being cancelled resultin
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Asian Bank may double water sector investments

Asian Bank may double water sector investments

Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects to double the investments it would finance in the water sector over the next five years. According to sources here on Tuesday, the move recognises the clear link between clean water and reducing poverty and is intended
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Telenor donates Rs 2 million to SKMTH

Telenor donates Rs 2 million to SKMTH

Telenor has made a donation of rupees two million to support the cause of helping out cancer patients. "Telenor Pakistan is the part of Pakistan and we are inseparable from the local communities. Through initiatives like Shaukat Memorial Khanum Trust's fu
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
SKMCH collects Rs 40 million donations

SKMCH collects Rs 40 million donations

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center has collected donations worth Rs 40 million during its fundraising function with Hollywood actress Elizabeth Hurley as chief guest.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
WWF-P concerned over trees cutting plan

WWF-P concerned over trees cutting plan

World Wide Funds for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) is alarmed at the planned cutting of trees by the Punjab government for constructing a flyover along the Lahore Canal at Thokar Niaz Baig.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Sargodha TMA told to make withheld payment to PEC

Sargodha TMA told to make withheld payment to PEC

Punjab Ombudsman has observed that withholding legitimate payment without any valid reason by any government department falls under the ambit of mal-administration.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Sikandar meets Elahi

Sikandar meets Elahi

Azad Kashmir Prime Minister, Sardar Sikandar Hayat called on Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi at Chief Minister House, here on Tuesday. National, political and developmental affairs came under discussion during the meeting.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
PML convention will revive memories of Pakistan Movement: chief minister

PML convention will revive memories of Pakistan Movement: chief minister

Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that centenary convention of Pakistan Muslim League on 23rd March will play a pivotal role in highlighting the purpose of creation of Pakistan and renewing the pledge to achieve the objectives of Paki
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
PMA to observe hunger strike

PMA to observe hunger strike

Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), while expressing grave concern over hardships being faced by the doctors' community, has urged the government to immediately accept their demands.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'Indigenous research a must to develop better healthcare'

'Indigenous research a must to develop better healthcare'

Although, importance of continued medical education (CME) based on solid scientific evidence is now well recognised, yet not widely implemented, and thus reducing the possible impact on health services in developing countries like Pakistan.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
LSE training session

LSE training session

The Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) will hold a training session on "pre-open to open price discovery" on Wednesday March 22. The objective of the activity is to increase market awareness and help investors understand details of the treatment of price in the
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Karamat elected ACEP president

Karamat elected ACEP president

Karamat Ullah Chaudhry, Managing Director of National Engineering Services Pakistan (Nespak) has been elected as President of Association of Consulting Engineers Pakistan (ACEP). ACEP is a registered body of consulting engineers in Pakistan, which represe
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Muhammad Ali laid to rest

Muhammad Ali laid to rest

Film star Muhammad Ali was laid to rest at a local graveyard on Tuesday, leaving thousands of his fans in deep sorrows and sweet memories. His Namaz-e-Janaza was offered at the Liberty Park near his house. A large number of people hailing from different w
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Four hurt in rocket attacks near Miranshah

Four hurt in rocket attacks near Miranshah

Four paramilitary soldiers were injured when militants fired rockets on Pakistan security forces positioned in a restive tribal area bordering Afghanistan, officials said Tuesday.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Farmer bodies blame NAB for sugar crisis

Farmer bodies blame NAB for sugar crisis

Anjuman Kashtkaran Punjab, (AKP) Pakistan Farmers Advisory Forum (PFAF) and Pakistan Kissan Committee (PKC) alleged that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had provided a shelter to the black marketers, hoarders, profiteers and those elements who were r
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Demand to declare Punjab University's results null and void

Demand to declare Punjab University's results null and void

Local social circles and educationists have appealed to President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to take immediate step for holding probe into the poor results of MA English and Economics announced by the Punjab University.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'No conflict on new tariff between Nepra, Discos'

'No conflict on new tariff between Nepra, Discos'

Wapda Chairman Tariq Hameed said that there was no conflict between Nepra and power distribution companies on the new electricity tariff. He was talking to journalists after performing the groundbreaking ceremony of 500-KV Muzaffargarh-Gatti transmission
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'46 women among 985 get jobs'

'46 women among 985 get jobs'

As many as 985 applicants, including 46 women, were placed in gainful employment by the employment exchanges in Sindh during the month of February.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Igatex to have nine countries' pavilions

Igatex to have nine countries' pavilions

The textile and leather garment machinery exhibition Igatex-2006, which is scheduled to be held at Karachi Expo Center from April 26, will have nine-country pavilions.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Diplomats visit Textile Asia exhibition

Diplomats visit Textile Asia exhibition

Consul General of Saudi Arabia at Karachi, Dr Hussan A Attar visited the Textile Asia exhibition being held at Karachi Expo Center along with the Consul Generals of Bahrain and Qatar. According to a news statement here on Tuesday, the diplomats visited al
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Private hospitals: directive to AAG

Private hospitals: directive to AAG

Justice Sh Azmat Saeed of the Lahore High Court has directed the Additional Advocate General to seek instructions and assist the court on next hearing in a petition seeking cancellation of licences of private hospitals and action against doctors responsib
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
MAP marketing congress from March 27

MAP marketing congress from March 27

Marketing Association of Pakistan (MAP), Lahore Chapter, is holding a two-day international marketing congress - Marcon 2006 - here from March 27. The theme of the congress, "New challenges, new initiatives" will cover branding, media advertising, interna
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Three outlaws held, arms, narcotics recovered

Three outlaws held, arms, narcotics recovered

Police have arrested three notorious accused belonging to Arshad Papoo gang and recovered a large number of arms and ammunition besides narcotics.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
PSMA hails crop size estimate

PSMA hails crop size estimate

The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), Sindh zone, has lauded the decision of the federal government to introduce remote sensing system (RSS) via satellite to estimate the size of major Pakistani crops.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (March 21, 2006) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 22, 2006).
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan and India hold talks on fighting crime

Pakistan and India hold talks on fighting crime

Crime fighters from India and Pakistan began their first talks in 17 years on Tuesday to co-ordinate police work along their border and set up a South Asian police agency, along the lines of Europe's Europol.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
'Pakistan embarks upon export promotion programme'

'Pakistan embarks upon export promotion programme'

Pakistan has embarked upon an aggressive export promotion programme through bilateral, regional, free and preferential trade agreements on wider scale, said Asif Shah, Federal Secretary, Commerce here on Monday evening.
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
PSDP fund utilisation till February stands at Rs 99.014 billion

PSDP fund utilisation till February stands at Rs 99.014 billion

The government on Tuesday said that according to the final accounts of Auditor General of Pakistan Revenue (AGPR), the utilisation of Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) up to February 28, 2006 stood at Rs 99.014 billion or 48.5 percent of total al
Published 22 Mar, 2006 12:00am
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