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Print - 2006-05-01
Tokyo shares seen quiet in holiday-shortened week

Tokyo shares seen quiet in holiday-shortened week

Japanese shares are expected to see subdued trading interest over the coming holiday-shortened week although US economic data and currency swings may buffet the market, analysts said Friday.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Asian currencies move up

Asian currencies move up

Asian currencies rose against the dollar and the Japanese yen shot up to a three-month high after finance chiefs called on China to ease controls on its currency.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Malaysian shares likely to trade cautiously

Malaysian shares likely to trade cautiously

Malaysian shares are expected to trade cautiously next week in the wake of higher interest rates, dealers said. "Trading activities may turn cautious as traders and investors weigh the impact of rising interest rates on the economy," said Victor Wan, a se
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Indian bond yields ease after Fed comments

Indian bond yields ease after Fed comments

Indian bond yields eased on Friday after US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Fed could pause at some point in its 22-month rate raising campaign.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Indian bond yields ease after Fed comments

Indian bond yields ease after Fed comments

Indian bond yields eased on Friday after US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Fed could pause at some point in its 22-month rate raising campaign.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
US stocks: will data pave way for rate-hike halt?

US stocks: will data pave way for rate-hike halt?

With the Federal Reserve open to taking a break in its campaign of interest-rate hikes, US stock investors will be watching for signs of tame economic growth that would make a tightening pause all the more likely.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Hong Kong shares seen rangebound

Hong Kong shares seen rangebound

Hong Kong stocks are likely to move in a narrow range next week on uncertainties after China hiked official lending rate and signs that US interest rate hikes could be near their peak, dealers said Friday.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Taiwan shares may extend gains

Taiwan shares may extend gains

Taiwan share prices are expected to extend gains next week, supported by better-than-expected results from some of the electronic heavyweights, dealers said Friday.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
UK investors seek stock market bounce next week

UK investors seek stock market bounce next week

The London stock market will look to rebound in shortened trading next week, with an interest rate decision and a flood of company results shifting into focus.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Jakarta bourse seen lower

Jakarta bourse seen lower

Indonesia's stock market is expected to trade slightly lower in the coming week on continued profit taking, analysts said Friday. "The market is already overbought. I expect there will be selling pressure next week but not major," said a dealer with a loc
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Philippines shares expected to consolidate

Philippines shares expected to consolidate

Philippines share prices are expected to consolidate next week after a strong run to near-seven year-highs this week, analysts said Friday.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Singapore shares seen higher

Singapore shares seen higher

Singapore share prices are expected to rise further next week ahead of the May 6 general elections in which the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) is widely predicted to maintain its dominance, dealers said.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Three Afghan soldiers killed in explosion

Three Afghan soldiers killed in explosion

Three Afghan soldiers were killed and three wounded Sunday when a roadside bomb ripped through their vehicle in troubled southern Afghanistan, the military said.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Tigers raid army backed paramilitaries: 20 killed

Tigers raid army backed paramilitaries: 20 killed

Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers said they raided camps belonging to renegade ex-rebels on Sunday, killing 20, while the government and rebels traded artillery fire in the north-east as war fears remained high.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Israeli cabinet pushes on with West Bank barrier

Israeli cabinet pushes on with West Bank barrier

Israel's cabinet approved a new route for the controversial West Bank barrier on Sunday, giving the go-ahead for the structure to cut deep into the West Bank in order to take in two large Jewish settlement blocs.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Egypt extends emergency law for two years

Egypt extends emergency law for two years

Egypt's parliament agreed on Sunday to a two-year extension of emergency law requested by the government while it prepares replacement anti-terrorism laws.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Talabani says deal with some rebels possible

Talabani says deal with some rebels possible

Iraq's president said on Sunday he and US officials had met with insurgents and that a deal with some groups to end violence could be reached.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Egypt unveils new prayer call system

Egypt unveils new prayer call system

The Egyptian government unveiled on Sunday its project to synchronise the Muslim call to prayer in Cairo and said it might next ban the use of amplifiers by muezzins at small mosques outside government control.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Sudanese government accepts Darfur peace deal

Sudanese government accepts Darfur peace deal

The Sudanese government on Sunday accepted a peace plan for the Darfur region that requires it to disarm Janjaweed militias before rebels lay down their weapons in what diplomats said was a major breakthrough.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Koirala sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister

Koirala sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister

Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala was sworn in on Sunday by King Gyanendra, the man whose powers he has vowed to cut after weeks of violent protests.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
UN sanctions against Iran would be limited: Powell

UN sanctions against Iran would be limited: Powell

Any United Nations Security Council sanctions imposed on Iran for failing to stop its controversial nuclear research are likely to be limited, former US secretary of state Colin Powell said Sunday.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan development forum from May 10

Pakistan development forum from May 10

The sixth Pakistan Development Forum 2006 will be held on 10-11 May at the Jinnah Convention Center, Islamabad. The title of conference is 'Drivers of Economic Growth- Unleashing the Potential of Private Sector'. Previous PDFs were used to outline to Paki
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Two proclaimed offenders killed in encounters

Two proclaimed offenders killed in encounters

Two proclaimed offenders, including one Imran Asghar son of a PML (N) leader Muhammad Asghar, were killed in separate police encounters here on Sunday morning, while their two accomplices were arrested.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
PCRWR to identify problems in water resource management

PCRWR to identify problems in water resource management

Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) is implementing a programme 'Improved Water Conservation Practices for NWFP and Northern Areas of Pakistan' to identify the problems related to water resources management in the project area and deve
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Changes in food habits

Changes in food habits

Food consumption patterns in Pakistan are changing in line with increasing per capita income and urbanisation. Currently by nearly three quarters of the diet (by weight) is made up of cereals and milk products.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Rs 35 million project to upgrade government hospital

Rs 35 million project to upgrade government hospital

Sialkot District Nazim Muhammad Akmal Cheema has said that Allama Iqbal hospital will be upgraded and equipped with modern machinery costing Rs 35 million and work on the project would be carried out in short span of time. Besides, trauma center at a cost
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Sultan for Kashmiris inclusion in peace talks

Sultan for Kashmiris inclusion in peace talks

Head of newly formed AJK Peoples Muslim League, Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry on Sunday demanded to include Kashmiri leadership in the dialogue process between Pakistan and India for a durable solution of Kashmir issue.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Labour laws and situation in NWFP

Labour laws and situation in NWFP

As a signatory to WTO, Pakistan has ratified seven of the eight ILO conventions on core labour laws. The International Labour Organisation is the UN's specialised agency which seeks promotion of social justice and internationally recognised human and labo
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Traffic flow management and pedestrian bridges

Traffic flow management and pedestrian bridges

According to a newspaper report, Master Junaid, a seven-year-old child, while crossing a road in Landhi area on 15th April 2006, was hit by an unknown vehicle and died on the spot. A pedestrian bridge could have possibly saved his life, but such bridges c
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Small investors

Small investors

It is often claimed that the government is very serious in protecting the investors, particularly the small savers. One often reads in the newspapers that the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken such steps to save the stock exc
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
A confusing clarification

A confusing clarification

Recently, circular Letter C. No 1 (17) WHT/91-Pt, dated January 23rd, 2006, has been issued by the Central Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad, under which it has been specifically clarified that all the NPOs/NGOs/AOPs "Registered under an
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
The significance of workers' revolution

The significance of workers' revolution

The 1st of May is a remarkable day for the international workers with reference to the Industrial Revolution, which took place in Chicago in 1886 for acceptance of their demand for an eight-hour work day.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
What is wrong with the country's tax system?

What is wrong with the country's tax system?

The defective tax system has partially been responsible for most of our problems like fiscal deficits, capital flight, concentration of wealth in a few individuals, large-scale tax evasion, maladministration within the tax department, arbitrary powers to
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
The message of May Day

The message of May Day

Once again in the midst of protracted aspirations for an "ideal" labour policy, the observance of May Day, today, is bound to leave many wondering about its actual significance.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Computerising property transactions data

Computerising property transactions data

The decision of Central Board of Revenue (CBR) to computerise details of all property transactions in the country with the help of provincial governments so as to develop a credible national database on such deals in all major cities is a step in the righ
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
17 injured in road mishap

17 injured in road mishap

17 passengers were injured when a passenger bus collided with a tractor trolley near here on Sunday. According to police, the bus was coming to Jauhrabad when it rammed into a tractor trolley near Hedali. As a result 17 persons sustained injuries, four of
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
281 wheat procurement centers set up

281 wheat procurement centers set up

As many as 281 wheat procurement centers have been established in the province for the convenience of farmers. According to official sources, number of wheat procurement centers has been increased and even more centers can be established, if required.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Students urged to enrich capabilities through IT

Students urged to enrich capabilities through IT

University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice-chancellor, Dr Bashir Ahmad has urged students to enrich their capabilities through information technology and communication skills as these are the prerequisites for their personality development.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
India goes on acquiring more civilian land in IoK

India goes on acquiring more civilian land in IoK

Instead of responding positively to Pakistan's initiative for demilitarisation of Kashmir, the Indian armed forces are acquiring more civilian land for expanding cantonments and bases in occupied Kashmir.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Media exchange programmes to be undertaken with China

Media exchange programmes to be undertaken with China

All-China Journalists Association (ACJA) and Pak-China Media Friendship Association (PCMFA) will soon undertake joint media exchange and study programmes helping the journalists' community enhancing professional skill and know-how to project events and de
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Move to impose 15 percent GST on software export opposed

Move to impose 15 percent GST on software export opposed

Commenting on the Central Board of Revenue's reported move to impose 15 percent GST on software exports, the Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence and member Standing Committee on Finance, Senator Nisar Ahmed Memon said he would oppose any such de
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Envoys meet Punjab chief minister

Envoys meet Punjab chief minister

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that government was making all out efforts to maintain beauty of historical places of the country.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan joins fight against drug crimes

Pakistan joins fight against drug crimes

Member and observer countries of the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) have agreed to set up a special institute to intensify fight against cross-border drug crimes.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Six rounds of polio eradication initiative planned

Six rounds of polio eradication initiative planned

Pakistan will conduct six rounds of polio eradication initiative (NIDs) in 2006 and four rounds in 2007. In addition, four mop up rounds in 2006 and two mop up rounds in 2007 will be planned in areas with evidence of virus circulation.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Illegal gateway exchange busted

Illegal gateway exchange busted

A joint team of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), NSS (PTCL) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) raided a house located in the residential area of Korangi, Karachi, and seized an operational illegal gateway exchange on Friday.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Pressure mounts on HEC over action against fake varsities: Atta

Pressure mounts on HEC over action against fake varsities: Atta

Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr Atta-ur-Rahman has admitted that he was being pressurised by the 'politicians' for taking action against substandard and illegal private universities but said HEC was being backed by the federal cabinet and pr
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Bird flu hype hits poultry business in southern Punjab

Bird flu hype hits poultry business in southern Punjab

A large number of poultry shopkeepers have closed their businesses and started vending the vegetables and fruits to earn their livelihood in Southern Punjab as the rumour of bird flue once again gripped the area.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Government committed to improving economic conditions of workers

Government committed to improving economic conditions of workers

President General Pervez Musharraf has reaffirmed Pakistan's belief in the dignity of labour and assured the working community of the government's commitment to the cause of labour and improvement in the economic conditions of workers.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Rs 10 million grant to Sindh press clubs approved: Arbab

Rs 10 million grant to Sindh press clubs approved: Arbab

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has said that Rs 10 million has been approved for financial support to press clubs and journalists of Sindh. In a statement issued here on Sunday, he said, on his specific directives, the announcement has been ma
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
LPG dealers told to adopt safety measures

LPG dealers told to adopt safety measures

The LPG Distributors Association (LPGDA) has directed all the LPG retailers and distributors to adopt safety measure and install safety equipment in their shops and distribution houses in 15 days time.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Mixed pattern prevailed throughout week

Mixed pattern prevailed throughout week

The week ended on April 29, 2006 saw commodities closing with mixed pattern, unlike previous week that had registered all-round rise. However, gram, gram dal, yellow peas, beetle, cotton cakes were modestly up, moong and masoor dal turned sharply lower, w
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Speakers for implementing traffic laws

Speakers for implementing traffic laws

A strong plea for the observance of traffic rules and even-handed usage of traffic laws along with better orientation of both general public and traffic police staff on the road safety erasures was made here at a seminar, organised by the International Or
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Ginners sit idle being confident of short crop

Ginners sit idle being confident of short crop

Ginners appeared miserly in offering quality lots being confident of short crop while consumers laid hands of a few available lots during the week ended on April 29, 2006. The spot rate was paid respect which was left unchanged at Rs 2425 though in ready
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Ginners sit idle being confident of short crop

Ginners sit idle being confident of short crop

Ginners appeared miserly in offering quality lots being confident of short crop while consumers laid hands of a few available lots during the week ended on April 29, 2006. The spot rate was paid respect which was left unchanged at Rs 2425 though in ready
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
National IT gala begins

National IT gala begins

An All Pakistan National IT Gala, Nascon 06, participated by 370 students from all over Pakistan and organised by the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences began at the H/11 Campus of FAST here on Sunday.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Nazim directs union councils to ensure vaccination of kids

Nazim directs union councils to ensure vaccination of kids

Karachi City Nazim, Syed Mustafa Kamal has issued directives to all 178 union councils scattered across the Karachi district to ensure that none of the child in their respective jurisdiction is denied of vaccines administered under Expanded Immunisation P
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
SAI flays KESC working

SAI flays KESC working

SITE Association of Industry (SAI) Acting Chairman Saboor Ahmed has flayed the performance of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC), and said the KESC, on privatisation, was expected to upgrade its transmission and distribution system at least to a l
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Quake jolts Mansehra and Balakot

Quake jolts Mansehra and Balakot

An earthquake of mild intensity measuring 4.0 on international Richter Scale Sunday jolted district Mansehra and Balakot. According to Regional Meteorological Station here, the earthquake originated at 1426 hours (PST) and its epicenter was about 200 kilo
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Brigadier Rafique installed as honorary colonel

Brigadier Rafique installed as honorary colonel

Brigadier Muhammad Rafique Sabir was installed as honorary colonel of the battalion of Corps of Engineers popularly known as "Khunjrabees" at an impressive ceremony held here on Sunday.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Islamabad and Rawalpindi facing mutton shortage

Islamabad and Rawalpindi facing mutton shortage

Twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are facing meat shortage owing to closure of meat shops in certain areas. After bird flu crisis, prices of mutton and beef have gone very high. Due to smuggling of the livestock to Afghanistan, Iran and other neighb
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Annan acknowledges services of Maleeha

Annan acknowledges services of Maleeha

The United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan has thanked Pakistan's envoy to Britain Dr Maleeha Lodhi for serving on his Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters for the past five years.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Poor budgetary funding makes EFA goals unattainable

Poor budgetary funding makes EFA goals unattainable

Though the government has been claiming to achieve the goals set for achieving 100 percent literacy under the Education for All (EFA), yet the independent surveys along with donor agencies like Unicef and Unesco describe that the Government of Pakistan wo
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Dutch foreign minister due on May 2

Dutch foreign minister due on May 2

Foreign Minister of Netherlands Bernard R. Bot will arrive here on May 2 on a two-day visit, a Foreign Office spokesperson said on Saturday. Heading a 10-member delegation, Mr. Bot will call on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and will hold bilateral consultat
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan and Cuba to set up embassies in each others' capitals

Pakistan and Cuba to set up embassies in each others' capitals

Pakistan and Cuba would establish embassies in each others' capitals, said Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz. He was speaking as chief guest at the launching of the study Corporate Philanthropy in Pakistan: The case of public listed companies' here at the Gover
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
People concerned over poor performance of Bait-ul-Maal

People concerned over poor performance of Bait-ul-Maal

The Almadad Welfare Organisation has demanded the Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal to process over 400 applications submitted about two years ago by the poor and deserving people through the organisation.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
RTC on trade liberalisation in Saarc from Wednesday

RTC on trade liberalisation in Saarc from Wednesday

A Regional roundtable on trade liberalisation in Saarc will be held on May 3-4 in Islamabad, said a press release issued on Sunday. Jointly organised by the Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Commonwealth Business Council, UK.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Eli Lilly launches helpline for diabetics

Eli Lilly launches helpline for diabetics

Eli Lilly Pakistan (Pvt) Limited on Saturday launched Lilly Answer Helpline to create awareness about the disease of diabetes and provide free of cost dial in service to the diabetic patients.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Chemists oppose opening of pharmacies in government hospitals

Chemists oppose opening of pharmacies in government hospitals

The provincial chapter of Pakistan Chemist & Druggists Association (PCDA) here on Saturday rejected the NWFP government decision to establish pharmacy shops in the public sector hospitals, and threatened to launch a province-wide protest campaign from May
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
ETPB to initiate steps for revenue generation

ETPB to initiate steps for revenue generation

Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) contemplates to undertake a number of measures, including construction of shopping plazas by demolishing the old heritage buildings like Dayal Singh Mansion in Lahore.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Ikramullah assumes charge

Ikramullah assumes charge

On his promotion to BS-22, Shaikh Ikramullah has assumed the charge of the office of Federal Secretary Ministry of Privatisation and Investment and the Secretary Privatisation Commission here on Saturday. Earlier, Shaikh Ikramullah was serving as Senior J
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
UVAS celebrates World Veterinary Day

UVAS celebrates World Veterinary Day

The faculty and students of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore celebrated World Veterinary Day on Saturday.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Directive to check illegal movements on Durand Line

Directive to check illegal movements on Durand Line

A high level meeting chaired by the NWFP Governor Khalil-ur-Rehman at Governor's House on Saturday reviewed various arrangements made to check illegal and unauthorised cross border movements on Durand Line.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Second round of Benazir-Nawaz talks on May 14

Second round of Benazir-Nawaz talks on May 14

The leaders of two major political parties of the country Benazir Bhutto of the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) and Muhammad Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) will have a second round of talks in London on May 14.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
PML-N demands removal of military officials from civil posts

PML-N demands removal of military officials from civil posts

Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) demanded of the government on Sunday removal of all military officials who are serving on civil posts. The demand was made by PML-N information secretary Ahsan Iqbal at a news conference here.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Jimmy meets Pervaiz

Jimmy meets Pervaiz

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has lauded the contributions being rendered by Jimmy Engineer as an artist and social worker.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Actor Feroze Khan meets Elahi

Actor Feroze Khan meets Elahi

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi while meeting Indian leading artiste Feroze Khan here on Saturday said that increased links between Pakistan and India in the field of art and culture had promoted ties between the two countries.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
'Adherence to Islamic rules ensures dignity of workers'

'Adherence to Islamic rules ensures dignity of workers'

The Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has said that by adhering to the Islamic injunctions was the best way to ensure the dignity and welfare of the working class.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Latest radiation treatment facility at AKUH

Latest radiation treatment facility at AKUH

Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has added a state-of-the-art-radiation treatment (Radiotherapy) facility to its existing cancer care services and now offers a fully comprehensive cancer care programme to patients. Dr Nadeem Abbasi, Consultant Radiatio
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Disaster Management Authority established

Disaster Management Authority established

A provincial level Disaster Management Authority was formed here at a high level meeting held under the chairmanship of Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad here on Sunday.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
$100 million World Bank loan for Punjab education uplift likely

$100 million World Bank loan for Punjab education uplift likely

The World Bank is likely to approve shortly a $100 million concessional loan from its International Development Association (IDA) wing for 'Third Punjab Education Development Policy Credit (PEDPC-III)' to enhance access and quality of education and improv
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
CJ for upholding rich quality for justice

CJ for upholding rich quality for justice

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry here on Sunday directed the judges of Peshawar High Court and subordinate courts to uphold the rich quality and norms set by the country's judiciary by utilising all professional capabilities fo
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Asthma patients can lead a normal life: expert

Asthma patients can lead a normal life: expert

Asthma patients could lead a normal life, completely free from symptoms of the disease, and 'well-controlled and total controlled asthma' is maintainable after it is achieved.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Death anniversary of Begum Abida observed

Death anniversary of Begum Abida observed

The 11th death anniversary of Begum Abida Malik a founder member of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was observed, here on Saturday. Qasim Zia Punjab President of PPPP applauding role of late Abida Malik said that Abida's struggle during the martial law regim
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Call for aggressive campaign against tuberculosis

Call for aggressive campaign against tuberculosis

An aggressive nation-wide campaign to raise awareness about the killer tuberculosis (TB) disease is vital to boost access to free treatment at public health centers to cure the condition.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Iranian nuclear row: Kasuri warns against use of force

Iranian nuclear row: Kasuri warns against use of force

Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri on Sunday warned against any use of force against Iran to settle the row over its controversial nuclear programme, saying that it would hurt moderate forces in the Islamic world.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Shawal valley cleared of militants

Shawal valley cleared of militants

The remote Shawal valley in North Waziristan tribal region has long been known as a haven for al Qaeda militants and their allies. Standing on one of the highest summits in the pine-dotted valley.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Shaukat favours $500 million fund for UN response to crisis

Shaukat favours $500 million fund for UN response to crisis

The United Nations should get a fund of $500 million to enable it to respond immediately in case of any crisis. This was stated by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz while speaking as chief guest at the launching of a study "Corporate philanthropy in Pakistan: T
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Economist Kenneth dies

Economist Kenneth dies

John Kenneth Galbraith, an influential liberal economist and author of "The Affluent Society," has died at age 97, The New York Times reported on Sunday.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
LSE stays bearish

LSE stays bearish

Bears continued gripping the local share market for the second consecutive week, with the index losing almost 6-percent amid low turnover, which, according to experts, was caused by lacking interest on the part of institutions and other potential players.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
LSE stays bearish

LSE stays bearish

Bears continued gripping the local share market for the second consecutive week, with the index losing almost 6-percent amid low turnover, which, according to experts, was caused by lacking interest on the part of institutions and other potential players.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Five placed on ECL

Five placed on ECL

The Interior Ministry has placed five people from Balochistan on the Exit Control List (ECL).
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
Iran sets condition for maximum nuclear-cooperation

Iran sets condition for maximum nuclear-cooperation

Iran's promised on Sunday it would show "maximum co-operation" with a probe into its nuclear programme on condition the case was dealt with by the International Atomic Energy Agency and not the UN Security Council.
Published 01 May, 2006 12:00am
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