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Print - 2006-04-01
Poverty hinders China's fight against bird flu

Poverty hinders China's fight against bird flu

Na Qiuqing's chickens huddle in their tarpaulin-covered coop trying to avoid the fierce wind that howls across the plain, whipping up a fine yellow dust that sticks to clothes and irritates eyes.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Woven carpet exports may further go up

Woven carpet exports may further go up

Whether he lived in cave or in castle, man has always endeavoured to decorate his dwellings to create a pleasant environment and make his habitat comfortable. Animal skins and leaves of grass were his first items of decor and comfort.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Revamping Radio Pakistan

Revamping Radio Pakistan

Speaking at a presentation on Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation at National Broadcasting House, in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz rightly stressed the need of making Radio Pakistan more vibrant, and technologically advanced, saying it is a very po
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Privatisation of PSEs

Privatisation of PSEs

Privatisation of public sector enterprises (PSEs) is an important economic reform policy tool to reduce structural inefficiencies of the economy and to generate growth by removing artificial barriers and opening up the economy to competition.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Mir Shakil re-elected APNS president

Mir Shakil re-elected APNS president

The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) annual general meeting (AGM) has re-elected Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman of Jang Group of publications, Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami of Daily Pakistan, Lahore.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Poor women can't get bank loans

Poor women can't get bank loans

Apparently, it's an encouraging factor for the new generation that the government is providing it chances to attend several seminars and functions to improve the economic and social condition of the nation, especially the steps being taken for women empow
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
IMC constructs model houses in quake-hit areas

IMC constructs model houses in quake-hit areas

Indus Motor Company (IMC) has constructed three earthquake resistant model houses in the village of Majhoi and Mang Omar Khan in the Jhelum valley of Azad Kashmir, which will be replicated in a larger reconstruction effort and will cover several settlemen
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Arif Habib's Premier Fund gets 5-star rating

Arif Habib's Premier Fund gets 5-star rating

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has assigned 5-Star fund rating to Pakistan Premier Fund Limited (PPF), which reflects a superior performance relative to its peers. The rating is a composite measure of two factors, namely a) returns, b) risk ass
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Arif Habib's Premier Fund gets 5-star rating

Arif Habib's Premier Fund gets 5-star rating

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has assigned 5-Star fund rating to Pakistan Premier Fund Limited (PPF), which reflects a superior performance relative to its peers. The rating is a composite measure of two factors, namely a) returns, b) risk ass
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Session on terrorism on April 3

Session on terrorism on April 3

A session on the "Awareness of terrorism countered through tolerance and avoiding extremism with reference to educational, cultural and religious institutions" will be held at the Institute of Sindhialogy, Sindh University (SU) on April 3.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan for new security consensus

Pakistan for new security consensus

Pakistan has called on the international community to evolve new security consensus to achieve disarmament and non-proliferation. Permanent Representative of Pakistan Ambassador Masood Khan while addressing the 65-member Conference on Disarmament pointed
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Psgmea suggestions sought for trade policy

Psgmea suggestions sought for trade policy

The Federal Ministry of Commerce has sought the proposals of Pakistan Sports Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PSGMEA) for formulating the 2006-07 trade policy by taking the Sialkot-based manufacturers and exporters of sports goods into confi
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Russian oil and gas team due in April

Russian oil and gas team due in April

Russian oil and gas companies will discuss the investment opportunities particularly for laying trans-border pipelines with the government in the second week of April, said an official statement on Friday.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Scanner's installation at Peshawar Dry Port demanded

Scanner's installation at Peshawar Dry Port demanded

All Pakistan Commercial Exporters Association (Apcea) has called for installation of scanner, early completion of boundary wall around and strengthening of security system at Peshawar Dry port for promotion of export from the provincial metropolis.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Zafar Shah's death condoled

Zafar Shah's death condoled

National Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain and Deputy Speaker Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob have condoled the death of former member of National Assembly from Peshawar, Syed Zafar Ali Shah.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Law and order in Fata, settled areas reviewed

Law and order in Fata, settled areas reviewed

NWFP Governor Khalil-ur-Rehman on Friday presided over a high level meeting at Governor's House, which took stock of the law and order situation in Fata as well as certain settled areas of the province.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
ZTBL gets a chance to clear position

ZTBL gets a chance to clear position

The standing committee on finance and revenue of the National Assembly has given another chance to Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) to justify fresh recruitment's, number of vehicles being used by its president and details of transfer/posting during th
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Expatriates keen to invest in banking sector: Humayun

Expatriates keen to invest in banking sector: Humayun

Overseas Pakistanis are keen to invest in banking, cement, IT, communication and other sectors. This was stated by members of a 20-member delegation of Pakistan-UK Chamber of Commerce and Industry while talking to newsmen at a local hotel here on Friday.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Traders urged to benefit from EHP treaty with China

Traders urged to benefit from EHP treaty with China

The Assistant Chairman, China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Wang Jinzhen has urged Pakistan's business community to fully utilise the benefits of Early Harvest Program (EHP) treaty with China.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Sindh Assembly to meet on April 7

Sindh Assembly to meet on April 7

Sindh Governor, Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan, has summoned the Provincial Assembly of Sindh to meet on April 7 at 9:30am at Sindh Assembly Building, Karachi. This was officially stated here on Friday.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
PTCL 'efficiency'

PTCL 'efficiency'

The 'efficiency' of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) can be gauged from the promptness of preparing bills and sending them to 'customers' who do not have telephone connection.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
CMIT completes investigation in 21 cases

CMIT completes investigation in 21 cases

Punjab Minister and a member of the Chief Minister's Inspection Team, Colonel Shuja Khanzada (Retd) said the CMIT had completed investigation in as many as 21 cases against officials of various departments and in this regard a report had been submitted to
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Lesco installs 3,475 transformers

Lesco installs 3,475 transformers

The Lahore Electricity Supply Company (Lesco) has strengthened the distribution system by installing 3,475 more transformers from 10-KVA to 30-KVA capacities, under its 'system augmentation programme.'
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Directive to PHTPA officials

Directive to PHTPA officials

Provincial Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Syed Raza Ali Gillani, has directed the officials of Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHTPA) to fully cooperate with the private sector to ensure completion of those housing schemes, which are
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
PTCL working criticised

PTCL working criticised

Chaudhry M. Afzal Hussain, Chairman, Communication Committee of Pakistan Tanners Association has severely criticised PTCL for unsatisfactory working of telephones lines in tannery zone, Sector 7-A, Korangi Industrial Area.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan rejects China as threat in region

Pakistan rejects China as threat in region

Pakistan rejects the so-called theory, presenting China as threat in the region, said Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs' Chairman Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
'Low level radiation not harmful for health'

'Low level radiation not harmful for health'

The risks associated with the exposure to low level radiation are much lower than previously expected, and most of the sources of radiation people receive from natural background exposures to medical x-rays and CT scans contribute very little to the odds
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (March 31, 2006) and the forecast for Saturday (April 01, 2006).
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
FRC completes relief operation

FRC completes relief operation

The Federal Relief Commission (FRC) on Friday completed one of the biggest ever relief operations in the country, following the destruction of October 8 earthquake in NWFP and Azad Kashmir.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
President praises Nespak

President praises Nespak

President, General Pervez Musharraf has appreciated services rendered by Nespak in the speedy construction and commissioning of two pre-engineered halls and allied facilities of Karachi Expo Centre in the record time of one-month.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
PPPP starts preparations for elections

PPPP starts preparations for elections

Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) Punjab in preparation of its campaign for future general elections in the country will hold meetings of all district presidents of the province, at Lahore from April 17 to 30, 2006.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 31, 2006).

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Punjab to procure wheat at Rs 415/40kg

Punjab to procure wheat at Rs 415/40kg

Punjab Food Department will continue to purchase wheat from growers "till the last grain" at the support price of Rs 415 per 40 kilograms. Giving details of the wheat procurement policy in an exclusive interview to APP.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 31, 2006).

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Compost plant launched

Compost plant launched

Lahore District Nazim Mian Amer Mahmood on Friday inaugurated the first-ever 'compost plant' set up by the private sector at a cost of Rs 220 million, which would manufacture 90,000 tonnes organic fertiliser from the solid waste of 250 tonnes, being colle
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Computers distributed

Computers distributed

The Vice-chancellor Punjab University Arshad Mahmood distributed 45 computers amongst the faculty members of Institute of Education and Research (IER).
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Nobel Laureate delivers lecture at GCU

Nobel Laureate delivers lecture at GCU

The basic science fosters us to understand new ideas and new discoveries and important technological development and laser is just one illustration of that.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Government urged to set up National Punjabi University

Government urged to set up National Punjabi University

Chairman World Punjabi Congress (WPC), Fakhar Zaman, has urged the government to take immediate steps for establishing 'National Punjabi University' in the provincial metropolis, apart from providing jobs to MA Punjabis.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
National Assembly panel discusses increase in POL prices

National Assembly panel discusses increase in POL prices

National Assembly's Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Resources discussed increase in the POL prices in a meeting held here on Friday. Chairperson of the committee, Noorjahan Panezai presided over the meeting.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
US policies criticised

US policies criticised

Although Americans are democracy loving, but they support the dictators, and instead of acting upon the law and constitution watch their vested interests in these countries.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 31, 2006).

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
German forces conclude relief operations

German forces conclude relief operations

German forces have concluded relief operations in quake-hit areas. A 60-member German contingent left Pakistan by winding up its relief operations and flights.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (March 31, 2006) and for Saturday (April 01, 2006).
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Prime Minister greets Tuwairqi Group for winning PSM bid

Prime Minister greets Tuwairqi Group for winning PSM bid

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has congratulated the Al-Tuwairqi Group of Companies of Saudi Arabia for winning the bid for 75 percent shares of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) along with Pakistani and Russian investors.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
PPPP accuses Musharraf of grabbing all powers

PPPP accuses Musharraf of grabbing all powers

Pakistan Peoples' Party's Deputy Secretary General Senator Raza Rabbani on Friday accused President General Pervez Musharraf of depriving the parliament, cabinet and provinces of their powers under the 17th Amendment and devolution of power programme.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (March 31, 2006).

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Plea against moving Iqbal's articles

Plea against moving Iqbal's articles

A member of the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has challenged the shifting of historical articles used by the great poet and philosopher Allama Iqbal from Javed Manzil to National Memorial Museum Islamabad.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 31, 2006).

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Petition filed

Petition filed

A member of the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has filed a petition against increase in transport fares with prayer to fix maximum fare as Rs 5.00 on inter-city routes.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 31, 2006).

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Menon for stepping up efforts to start IPI gas line

Menon for stepping up efforts to start IPI gas line

Indian High Commissioner Shivshankar Menon on Friday stressed upon the need to step up efforts for an early commencement of proposed Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Three proclaimed offenders killed in encounter

Three proclaimed offenders killed in encounter

Three proclaimed offenders were killed in an encounter with police in village Bulleh-Wahan (Khangarh) on Friday morning, while another three were arrested. They were wanted in a murder case.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Expo Faisalabad to promote, market home products

Expo Faisalabad to promote, market home products

Expo Faisalabad-2006 will play a vital role to promote and market the Faisalabad made products at local as well as at international level. This was disclosed by the Chairman FCCI Fair and Exhibition Committee, Shahid Ahmad Sheikh, during standing committe
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 13 paisa gain in open market

THE RUPEE: 13 paisa gain in open market

Firmness prevailed in the interbank market on Friday as the rupee held its overnight value for the third day versus the dollar at 59.96 and 59.98, moneychangers said.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 13 paisa gain in open market

THE RUPEE: 13 paisa gain in open market

Firmness prevailed in the interbank market on Friday as the rupee held its overnight value for the third day versus the dollar at 59.96 and 59.98, moneychangers said.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Integration of US Muslims in mainstream stressed

Integration of US Muslims in mainstream stressed

There are more than 1200 mosques in the United States and the faithful are free to practice their religious beliefs, Kareema Dauod, a post-graduate student at Georgetown University said on Thursday.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Cement: DANDOT CEMENT COMPANY LIMITED - Year Ended 30-06-2005

Cement: DANDOT CEMENT COMPANY LIMITED - Year Ended 30-06-2005

It is an associated company of Gharibwal Cement Ltd which has 18.5 percent stake in the company's equity. During the year under review the company posted profit after taxation from ordinary activities in the sum of Rs 56.83 million as against loss of Rs 1
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
'Reduction in cost of crops production to benefit farmers'

'Reduction in cost of crops production to benefit farmers'

Dr Khalid Hussain Gill, Director General, Agriculture (Research) Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad has urged agricultural scientists to make concerted efforts to reduce the cost of production of crops to enable farmers to obtain maximum pro
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Cement: DANDOT CEMENT COMPANY LIMITED - Year Ended 30-06-2005

Cement: DANDOT CEMENT COMPANY LIMITED - Year Ended 30-06-2005

It is an associated company of Gharibwal Cement Ltd which has 18.5 percent stake in the company's equity. During the year under review the company posted profit after taxation from ordinary activities in the sum of Rs 56.83 million as against loss of Rs 1
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Mepco extends service contracts

Mepco extends service contracts

Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) has extended the service contracts of 42 employees of different cadres in the region. According to the orders of the Mepco chief executive, Nazim Ali the beneficiaries include a driver, 11 security guards, one laborat
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Thursday (March 31, 2006).

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Mass wedding held

Mass wedding held

Mass wedding of poor couples were held here under the auspices of the Auqaf Department. City District Nazim Faisal Mukhtar gave dowry as wedding present to the new couples at the ceremony.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Multan SSC Exam from April 20

Multan SSC Exam from April 20

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Multan, will hold the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination from April 20. About 96,000 students--56,412 boys and 39,608 girls--have so far been registered for the.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Imran flays Musharraf government policies

Imran flays Musharraf government policies

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has criticised the government for its poor policies as a result of which it has become a security risk for the country.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
April fool

April fool

'April fool' pranks were many on telephones and faxes to a large number of individuals and organisations in the late hours on Friday night while more are expected today - April 1, reports UPP correspondent.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Cross Transactions

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Thursday (March 31, 2006).

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Netherlands willing to install water purification plants

Netherlands willing to install water purification plants

Commerce minister Humayun Akhtar Khan has said the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia would be signed soon. Talking to newsmen after a meeting with the Malaysian delegation at a local hotel on Friday, he said the Malaysian government has already dec
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Conducive investment climate exists in Punjab

Conducive investment climate exists in Punjab

A high-level Chinese delegation headed by Director General, Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Co-operation Jiang Su Province, Zahang Lei called on Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Friday.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
WPC for softening of Pak-India visa policies

WPC for softening of Pak-India visa policies

The governments of Pakistan and India should soften their visa policies to increase people-to-people contacts, which will strengthen the ongoing efforts of peace and harmony between the two countries.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Thursday (March 31, 2006).

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Two drugs smuggling gangs busted

Two drugs smuggling gangs busted

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has busted two gangs of drug peddlers and arrested six smugglers, besides recovering huge quantity of drugs in two different operations.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
India urged to implement IoK-specific CBMs

India urged to implement IoK-specific CBMs

Foreign Minister Khurshid M. Kasuri has urged India to implement Kashmir-specific confidence building measures (CBM) and stressed the need for meaningful progress towards resolution of the Kashmir dispute.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Indian firm fails to meet sugar supply deadline

Indian firm fails to meet sugar supply deadline

The Indian firm, which had won the tender for supply of 50,000 tons white sugar to Pakistan, has failed to meet the March 31 deadline as the consignment had not reached Karachi till the filing of this report, according to TCP sources.
Published 01 Apr, 2006 12:00am
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