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Print - 2006-04-23
PPA warns of acute shortage of chicken and eggs

PPA warns of acute shortage of chicken and eggs

Pakistan Poultry Association Multan chapter has warned the Government that there would be no bird or egg in poultry farms in next two or three months and there would be acute shortage of these items because poulterers did not put new chicks for fear of bi
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Kasuri calls for negotiated solution to Iran issue

Kasuri calls for negotiated solution to Iran issue

Foreign Minister Khurshid M. Kasuri on Saturday called for a negotiated solution to Iran's nuclear issue, stressing that whereas Pakistan respected Iran's right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy under IAEA safeguards. Iran should also consider measures f
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Inauguration of K-III water project in limbo

Inauguration of K-III water project in limbo

The inauguration of a mega water project K-III seems to go into limbo at least for the time being as President General Pervez Musharraf was supposed to inaugurate the project on April 15, 2006.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Inauguration of K-III water project in limbo

Inauguration of K-III water project in limbo

The inauguration of a mega water project K-III seems to go into limbo at least for the time being as President General Pervez Musharraf was supposed to inaugurate the project on April 15, 2006.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
IPI gas line deal close despite US ire

IPI gas line deal close despite US ire

Iran, India and Pakistan are close to signing a gas pipeline deal, the Iranian and Pakistani oil ministers told Reuters on Saturday, defying US opposition to the project.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
IPI gas line deal close despite US ire

IPI gas line deal close despite US ire

Iran, India and Pakistan are close to signing a gas pipeline deal, the Iranian and Pakistani oil ministers told Reuters on Saturday, defying US opposition to the project.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
IPI gas line deal close despite US ire

IPI gas line deal close despite US ire

Iran, India and Pakistan are close to signing a gas pipeline deal, the Iranian and Pakistani oil ministers told Reuters on Saturday, defying US opposition to the project.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
25 million kg tea import likely from India

25 million kg tea import likely from India

Tea imports from India may touch 25 million kilograms this year from the 10 million kilograms imported during 2005 as the visiting Pakistani importers were evincing interests in finalising more import deals with India.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
25 million kg tea import likely from India

25 million kg tea import likely from India

Tea imports from India may touch 25 million kilograms this year from the 10 million kilograms imported during 2005 as the visiting Pakistani importers were evincing interests in finalising more import deals with India.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
25 million kg tea import likely from India

25 million kg tea import likely from India

Tea imports from India may touch 25 million kilograms this year from the 10 million kilograms imported during 2005 as the visiting Pakistani importers were evincing interests in finalising more import deals with India.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Iran says no need to import wheat in year ahead

Iran says no need to import wheat in year ahead

Iran does not need to import wheat in the year to March 2007 because local production will meet demand but a wheat shipment for strategic reserves will arrive in May, the state wheat buyer said on Saturday.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
CBR chief opposes culture of incentives, rebates

CBR chief opposes culture of incentives, rebates

Central Board of Revenue Abdullah Yousaf has exhorted the textile exporters to strive for intrinsic value-based export industry shunning rebates, subsidies and incentives to face the challenges of rapidly changing international trade scenario.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
CBR chief opposes culture of incentives, rebates

CBR chief opposes culture of incentives, rebates

Central Board of Revenue Abdullah Yousaf has exhorted the textile exporters to strive for intrinsic value-based export industry shunning rebates, subsidies and incentives to face the challenges of rapidly changing international trade scenario.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
CBR chief opposes culture of incentives, rebates

CBR chief opposes culture of incentives, rebates

Central Board of Revenue Abdullah Yousaf has exhorted the textile exporters to strive for intrinsic value-based export industry shunning rebates, subsidies and incentives to face the challenges of rapidly changing international trade scenario.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Microsoft hires CEO of Ask.com to head Web unit

Microsoft hires CEO of Ask.com to head Web unit

Software giant Microsoft Corp said on Friday it hired away Steve Berkowitz, the chief executive of rival Internet company Ask.com, to head Microsoft's own Internet business.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Volkswagen union open to longer working hours

Volkswagen union open to longer working hours

The works council of German carmaker Volkswagen is open to negotiations over increased working hours but will not accept job cuts, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported on Saturday.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Maersk chief eyes more China investment

Maersk chief eyes more China investment

A.P. Moeller-Maersk wants to invest in more Chinese ports and other business areas after agreeing to take a stake in the second phase of a $12 billion port in Shanghai, its chief executive said on Saturday.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Vietnamese give Gates pop star treatment

Vietnamese give Gates pop star treatment

Thousands of Vietnamese students climbed trees or pushed against barricades to give Microsoft founder Bill Gates a pop star's welcome in Hanoi on Saturday.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
PSMC sell-off signing ceremony on April 24

PSMC sell-off signing ceremony on April 24

A signing ceremony is being held on Monday here for the sale and purchase agreement for 75 percent stakes (1,290,487,275 ordinary shares) of Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (PSMC).
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
PSMC sell-off signing ceremony on April 24

PSMC sell-off signing ceremony on April 24

A signing ceremony is being held on Monday here for the sale and purchase agreement for 75 percent stakes (1,290,487,275 ordinary shares) of Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (PSMC).
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
PSMC sell-off signing ceremony on April 24

PSMC sell-off signing ceremony on April 24

A signing ceremony is being held on Monday here for the sale and purchase agreement for 75 percent stakes (1,290,487,275 ordinary shares) of Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (PSMC).
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
GST, CED exemption on LNG import, sale unlikely

GST, CED exemption on LNG import, sale unlikely

The government is unlikely to exempt, from general sales tax (GST) and central excise duty (CED), the import and distribution of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
GST, CED exemption on LNG import, sale unlikely

GST, CED exemption on LNG import, sale unlikely

The government is unlikely to exempt, from general sales tax (GST) and central excise duty (CED), the import and distribution of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
GST, CED exemption on LNG import, sale unlikely

GST, CED exemption on LNG import, sale unlikely

The government is unlikely to exempt, from general sales tax (GST) and central excise duty (CED), the import and distribution of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Ecnec approves 22 projects worth Rs 53.7 billion

Ecnec approves 22 projects worth Rs 53.7 billion

The Economic Co-ordination Committee of the Cabinet (Ecnec) met here on Saturday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and approved 22 projects worth Rs 53.7 billion.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Ecnec approves 22 projects worth Rs 53.7 billion

Ecnec approves 22 projects worth Rs 53.7 billion

The Economic Co-ordination Committee of the Cabinet (Ecnec) met here on Saturday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and approved 22 projects worth Rs 53.7 billion.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Ecnec approves 22 projects worth Rs 53.7 billion

Ecnec approves 22 projects worth Rs 53.7 billion

The Economic Co-ordination Committee of the Cabinet (Ecnec) met here on Saturday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and approved 22 projects worth Rs 53.7 billion.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
SBP buys Rs 14 billion treasury bills

SBP buys Rs 14 billion treasury bills

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) bought back Rs 14 billion ($233.37 million) of Treasury Bills on Saturday in a one-week reverse repo at 8.72 percent to inject liquidity into a tight market.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
SBP buys Rs 14 billion treasury bills

SBP buys Rs 14 billion treasury bills

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) bought back Rs 14 billion ($233.37 million) of Treasury Bills on Saturday in a one-week reverse repo at 8.72 percent to inject liquidity into a tight market.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
SBP buys Rs 14 billion treasury bills

SBP buys Rs 14 billion treasury bills

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) bought back Rs 14 billion ($233.37 million) of Treasury Bills on Saturday in a one-week reverse repo at 8.72 percent to inject liquidity into a tight market.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
SBP buys Rs 14 billion treasury bills

SBP buys Rs 14 billion treasury bills

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) bought back Rs 14 billion ($233.37 million) of Treasury Bills on Saturday in a one-week reverse repo at 8.72 percent to inject liquidity into a tight market.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Procedure to claim input tax adjustment clarified

Procedure to claim input tax adjustment clarified

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued procedure for registered manufacturers, using cooking oil/ghee as input for claiming input tax adjustment. In this regard, the board on Saturday issued a clarification to all sales tax collectors.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Procedure to claim input tax adjustment clarified

Procedure to claim input tax adjustment clarified

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued procedure for registered manufacturers, using cooking oil/ghee as input for claiming input tax adjustment. In this regard, the board on Saturday issued a clarification to all sales tax collectors.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Procedure to claim input tax adjustment clarified

Procedure to claim input tax adjustment clarified

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued procedure for registered manufacturers, using cooking oil/ghee as input for claiming input tax adjustment. In this regard, the board on Saturday issued a clarification to all sales tax collectors.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
China, Saudi Arabia sign energy, defence deals

China, Saudi Arabia sign energy, defence deals

China and Saudi Arabia signed energy, defence and security deals on Saturday on the first day of a visit by Chinese President Hu Jintao to the oil-rich kingdom focusing on economic and energy co-operation.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Gilani put under house arrest

Gilani put under house arrest

Senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Syed Ali Gilani was put under house arrest on Saturday in occupied Srinagar, while President of Democratic Freedom Party Shabbir Ahmad Shah also remained under house arrest for the second day.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
IMF to pursue reform

IMF to pursue reform

IMF members agreed on Saturday to pursue reform to make the global financial policeman more representative of emerging economies in Asia and elsewhere.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
'Corporate entities reach pinnacle of success'

'Corporate entities reach pinnacle of success'

Syed Ali Raza, President, NBP, has said that corporate entities reach the pinnacle of success when their human resource (HR) capital becomes a business partner in the achievement of the organisation's vision and objectives.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Senior BJP leader hurt in firing

Senior BJP leader hurt in firing

A top leader of India's opposition nationalist Hindu party was shot and critically wounded on Saturday by his brother in Mumbai in an apparent property dispute, police said.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
CBR may achieve Rs 214 billion income tax target

CBR may achieve Rs 214 billion income tax target

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is expected to achieve the target of collecting Rs 214 billion in terms of income tax as business environment was improving for the last two years taking the income tax collection 27.5 percent higher up to March 31.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Mobilink service now available in 750 cities, towns

Mobilink service now available in 750 cities, towns

Mobilink is continuing to aggressively expand on its coverage with its network services now available in over 750 cities, towns, villages, besides countless destinations across the country.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
World Bank and IMF laud Pakistan's economic performance

World Bank and IMF laud Pakistan's economic performance

The Pakistani delegation has had "very good discussions" with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during which, "the economic performance in Pakistan was appreciated".
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
World Bank and IMF laud Pakistan's economic performance

World Bank and IMF laud Pakistan's economic performance

The Pakistani delegation has had "very good discussions" with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during which, "the economic performance in Pakistan was appreciated".
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
S&T promotion and HRD strategised: President

S&T promotion and HRD strategised: President

President General Pervez Musharraf has said the promotion of science and technology (S&T) and human resource development has been strategised for the fast-paced progress of the country.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
S&T promotion and HRD strategised: President

S&T promotion and HRD strategised: President

President General Pervez Musharraf has said the promotion of science and technology (S&T) and human resource development has been strategised for the fast-paced progress of the country.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (April 22, 2006) and the forecast for Sunday (April 23, 2006).
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
World Bank asks CBR to improve zero-rated sales tax regime

World Bank asks CBR to improve zero-rated sales tax regime

The World Bank (WB) has asked the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) to bring about significant improvement in sales tax zero-rated regime, e-filing of returns, refund payment mechanism for the small and newly registered exporters and tax incentives for the s
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
World Bank asks CBR to improve zero-rated sales tax regime

World Bank asks CBR to improve zero-rated sales tax regime

The World Bank (WB) has asked the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) to bring about significant improvement in sales tax zero-rated regime, e-filing of returns, refund payment mechanism for the small and newly registered exporters and tax incentives for the s
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
World Bank asks CBR to improve zero-rated sales tax regime

World Bank asks CBR to improve zero-rated sales tax regime

The World Bank (WB) has asked the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) to bring about significant improvement in sales tax zero-rated regime, e-filing of returns, refund payment mechanism for the small and newly registered exporters and tax incentives for the s
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf discusses IPI gas line with Ahmadinejad

Musharraf discusses IPI gas line with Ahmadinejad

President General Pervez Musharraf and Iranian President Ahmadinejad spoke by telephone on Saturday. They discussed the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project. The two leaders agreed that the experts of all sides should be asked to expedite the wo
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (April 22, 2006) and for Sunday (April 23, 2006).
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf discusses IPI gas line with Ahmadinejad

Musharraf discusses IPI gas line with Ahmadinejad

President General Pervez Musharraf and Iranian President Ahmadinejad spoke by telephone on Saturday. They discussed the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project. The two leaders agreed that the experts of all sides should be asked to expedite the wo
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf discusses IPI gas line with Ahmadinejad

Musharraf discusses IPI gas line with Ahmadinejad

President General Pervez Musharraf and Iranian President Ahmadinejad spoke by telephone on Saturday. They discussed the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project. The two leaders agreed that the experts of all sides should be asked to expedite the wo
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Maliki invited to form government in Iraq

Maliki invited to form government in Iraq

Jawad al-Maliki was tasked to form a coalition government by Iraqi leaders on Saturday, ending a four-month political deadlock. "We are going to form a family that will not be based on sectarian or ethnic backgrounds," Maliki told reporters.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Maliki invited to form government in Iraq

Maliki invited to form government in Iraq

Jawad al-Maliki was tasked to form a coalition government by Iraqi leaders on Saturday, ending a four-month political deadlock. "We are going to form a family that will not be based on sectarian or ethnic backgrounds," Maliki told reporters.
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates fall versus dollar, euro in open market

THE RUPEE: rates fall versus dollar, euro in open market

The rupee failed to show any reluctance in shedding its value versus the dollar following the surging demand for the greenback, dropping three paisa for buying at 60.18 and slipping by two paisa for selling at 60.22, dealers at the open market said on Sat
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates fall versus dollar, euro in open market

THE RUPEE: rates fall versus dollar, euro in open market

The rupee failed to show any reluctance in shedding its value versus the dollar following the surging demand for the greenback, dropping three paisa for buying at 60.18 and slipping by two paisa for selling at 60.22, dealers at the open market said on Sat
Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday April 24, 2006.

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday April 24, 2006.

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday April 24, 2006.

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 15th April 2006.

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 15th April 2006.

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning from Monday (April 24, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning from Monday (April 24, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (April 22, 2006).

Published 23 Apr, 2006 12:00am