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Print - 2006-05-07
TDA draft sent to MoC for approval: EPB chief

TDA draft sent to MoC for approval: EPB chief

The 'Trade Development Authority' (TDA) would replace Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) in a month with the aim to boost the country's exports. This was stated by EPB Chairman Tariq Ikram while talking to newsmen after a 'Business Policy Roundtable' on key is
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
'Islamabad likely to play major role in ECO'

'Islamabad likely to play major role in ECO'

Former Ambassador Mushtaq Ahmed Mehr said on Saturday that Economic Co-operation Organisation (ECO) would emerge as a major regional body in future and Pakistan play major role in it. Speaking in a PTV programme, he said the organisation covered an import
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Aamir Cheema hanged himself in jail: VoG

Aamir Cheema hanged himself in jail: VoG

Deputy Head of Pakistan's Mission in Berlin Khalid Usman has said that according to details provided by the German Police, Pakistani student Aamir Cheema hanged himself in jail.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Fire damages record and equipment

Fire damages record and equipment

Office record and equipment in the office of SP, Telecommunication in Qurban line reduced to ashes, when fire erupted early this morning. Five units of fire brigades of different stations rushed to the scene and got extinguished the fire after two hours h
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Seven of a family die in van-truck head-on collision

Seven of a family die in van-truck head-on collision

Seven persons died while nine others received serious injuries when a Hyderabad-bound passenger van collided with a truck on Super Highway near Loonikot, some 25 kilometres from here, on Saturday.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Seven of a family die in van-truck head-on collision

Seven of a family die in van-truck head-on collision

Seven persons died while nine others received serious injuries when a Hyderabad-bound passenger van collided with a truck on Super Highway near Loonikot, some 25 kilometres from here, on Saturday.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Goods train rams into tractor

Goods train rams into tractor

Traffic remained suspended on railway's up track for one hour on Saturday as a result of collision between a tractor and goods train near Nawabshah. The accident occurred when a tractor developed some technical fault while crossing railway track near Dur
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
0.1 million quake survivors leave camps for home: UNHCR

0.1 million quake survivors leave camps for home: UNHCR

Some 100,000 survivors of the devastating earthquake in Pakistan have left camps and returned to their ruined towns villages and properties over the past month as the emergency phase of the relief operation begins to wind down, the UN refugee agency repor
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
'Properly cooked chicken, eggs safe for human consumption'

'Properly cooked chicken, eggs safe for human consumption'

Properly cooked chicken and eggs are safe for human consumption and vital for physical and mental growth of children and adults, officials of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock said on Saturday.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
US appreciates Pakistan's efforts in war on terror

US appreciates Pakistan's efforts in war on terror

Pakistan Ambassador Jehangir Karamat on Saturday said Henry Crumpton, State Department Co-ordinator for Counter terrorism, "has been appreciative" of Pakistan's efforts in the war against terrorism, and he had recently said that "Pakistan was doing a lot.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Negotiated settlement of Iran issue urged

Negotiated settlement of Iran issue urged

Pakistan and Switzerland on Saturday agreed to further expand their political and economic ties and called for a negotiated settlement of the issue over Iran's nuclear programme.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Negotiated settlement of Iran issue urged

Negotiated settlement of Iran issue urged

Pakistan and Switzerland on Saturday agreed to further expand their political and economic ties and called for a negotiated settlement of the issue over Iran's nuclear programme.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Shaukat to attend D-8 Summit on May 12

Shaukat to attend D-8 Summit on May 12

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will attend D-8 summit at Bali on May 12 and 13, it is learnt here. He will lead Pakistani delegation at the summit and deliver keynote address. The Prime Minister will also meet heads of states and governments during his stay
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Amin re-employed as FBS deputy director

Amin re-employed as FBS deputy director

Major Amin Mukhtar (Retd) has been re-employed as Deputy Director (Vigilance) (BS-18), Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS) under the Statistics Division on contract basis for a period of two years on standard terms and conditions with immediate effect.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Amendments to PMDC ordinance reviewed

Amendments to PMDC ordinance reviewed

A nine-member committee meeting constituted Prime Minister under the Chairmanship of the Minister for Health, Muhammad Nasir Khan held here on Friday to review the proposed amendments in the PMDC ordinance.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Population ministry sends summary to Prime Minister for approval

Population ministry sends summary to Prime Minister for approval

The Population Welfare Ministry has sent a summary to the Prime Minister for approval of Rs 5 million to meet lodging and travelling expenditure of delegates invited to attend the two-day 'Follow Up Ulema Conference' scheduled to be held on May 29-30.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
PML CEC discusses political situation

PML CEC discusses political situation

Central Executive Committee of Pakistan Muslim League, held here at the PML House, on Saturday discussed the present political situation in the country and organisational matters of the party. President PML Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain presided over the meeti
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Shaukat calls for multifaceted cooperation with Switzerland

Shaukat calls for multifaceted cooperation with Switzerland

Pakistan, given its geo-strategic location, is playing a pivotal role in maintaining peace and stability in a region facing many challenges and wants resolution of all outstanding issues through dialogue, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Saturday.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Nation indebted to Turkey for quake aid: President

Nation indebted to Turkey for quake aid: President

President General Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said Pakistan and Turkey are tied in lasting bonds of brotherhood and the outpouring of support by the Turkish nation in the wake of last October earthquake manifested the unique nature of this relationship.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
PML leaders and district Nazims call on President

PML leaders and district Nazims call on President

President Pervez Musharraf held a meeting on Saturday with senior political leaders of the ruling party, three district nazims and parliamentarians for these districts and reviewed development schemes in their areas.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Miscreants distribute leaflets in Miranshah

Miscreants distribute leaflets in Miranshah

Miscreants fighting the army in Miranshah and Mir Ali on Saturday distributed leaflets in the name of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, calling for the assassination of President Pervez Musharraf.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Emphasis being laid on research: Ibad

Emphasis being laid on research: Ibad

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has said that emphasis is being laid on ensuring teaching and research environment in universities and other educational institutions in the province.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
PPA welcomes Marriage Ordinance amendment bill

PPA welcomes Marriage Ordinance amendment bill

Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) has welcomed the submission of amendment bill to the Marriage Ordinance in National Assembly for allowing one dish.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Railways denies raise in fares

Railways denies raise in fares

Pakistan Railways administration has denied a news report published in some papers that the department has decided to raise train fares. A spokesman said that no such decision has been made and nor the issue is under consideration by the concerned authori
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Stress laid on strengthening Pak-US security

Stress laid on strengthening Pak-US security

Secretary Defence Lieutenant General (Retd) Tariq Waseem Ghazi on Friday said US-Pakistan defence relationship was "essential" to strengthening US and Pakistani security, winning the global war on terrorism, and enhancing stability in South Asia.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Lawyers ask Musharraf to quit

Lawyers ask Musharraf to quit

Lawyers of the country have demanded of the President General Pervez Musharraf to immediately quit, as military government was unconstitutional and illegal.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Field day for rickshaw, taxi drivers

Field day for rickshaw, taxi drivers

With a shortage of buses and coaches in the city today, the rickshaw drivers and taxies had a field day and demanded fancy fares for short distances, reports UPP correspondent.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
CDC branch office opens in Hyderabad

CDC branch office opens in Hyderabad

SECP Chairman Razi-ur-Rahman Khan on Saturday inaugurated branch office of Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) at Hyderabad on Saturday to extend its services to all over the country to facilitate existing stock market investors and encou
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
LAP offers to lease local software if SBP allows

LAP offers to lease local software if SBP allows

The Leasing Association of Pakistan (LAP) has offered to lease software of local houses to potential buyers, provided the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) allows the facility with necessary amendments in the prudential regulations.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
LAP offers to lease local software if SBP allows

LAP offers to lease local software if SBP allows

The Leasing Association of Pakistan (LAP) has offered to lease software of local houses to potential buyers, provided the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) allows the facility with necessary amendments in the prudential regulations.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Duty drawback reduced

Duty drawback reduced

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has reduced duty drawback on export of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) resin from May 4, 2006. The Board has amended SRO 787(I)/2006 through a notification issued on Saturday.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Duty drawback reduced

Duty drawback reduced

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has reduced duty drawback on export of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) resin from May 4, 2006. The Board has amended SRO 787(I)/2006 through a notification issued on Saturday.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Duty drawback reduced

Duty drawback reduced

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has reduced duty drawback on export of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) resin from May 4, 2006. The Board has amended SRO 787(I)/2006 through a notification issued on Saturday.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Duty drawback reduced

Duty drawback reduced

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has reduced duty drawback on export of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) resin from May 4, 2006. The Board has amended SRO 787(I)/2006 through a notification issued on Saturday.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
10 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan

10 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan

A US helicopter crashed while on combat operations in Afghanistan, killing all 10 American soldiers and crew on board, the military said on Saturday. The CH-47 Chinook crashed late on Friday near Asadabad, the capital of the mountainous eastern province o
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
10 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan

10 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan

A US helicopter crashed while on combat operations in Afghanistan, killing all 10 American soldiers and crew on board, the military said on Saturday. The CH-47 Chinook crashed late on Friday near Asadabad, the capital of the mountainous eastern province o
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
SBP buys Rs 9.7 billion treasury bills

SBP buys Rs 9.7 billion treasury bills

The State Bank of Pakistan bought back Rs 9.7 billion ($161.53 million) of Treasury Bills on Saturday in a six-day reverse repo at 8.87 percent to inject liquidity into a tight market.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
SBP buys Rs 9.7 billion treasury bills

SBP buys Rs 9.7 billion treasury bills

The State Bank of Pakistan bought back Rs 9.7 billion ($161.53 million) of Treasury Bills on Saturday in a six-day reverse repo at 8.87 percent to inject liquidity into a tight market.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
SBP buys Rs 9.7 billion treasury bills

SBP buys Rs 9.7 billion treasury bills

The State Bank of Pakistan bought back Rs 9.7 billion ($161.53 million) of Treasury Bills on Saturday in a six-day reverse repo at 8.87 percent to inject liquidity into a tight market.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
SBP buys Rs 9.7 billion treasury bills

SBP buys Rs 9.7 billion treasury bills

The State Bank of Pakistan bought back Rs 9.7 billion ($161.53 million) of Treasury Bills on Saturday in a six-day reverse repo at 8.87 percent to inject liquidity into a tight market.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Visitors'' entry banned in CBR

Visitors'' entry banned in CBR

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has imposed ban on the entry of visitors, including journalists, due to budget preparation exercise. The Board has also appointed Salman Nabi, Member, Direct Taxes, as Chief Co-ordinator for the Budget.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Visitors' entry banned in CBR

Visitors' entry banned in CBR

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has imposed ban on the entry of visitors, including journalists, due to budget preparation exercise. The Board has also appointed Salman Nabi, Member, Direct Taxes, as Chief Co-ordinator for the Budget.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Visitors' entry banned in CBR

Visitors' entry banned in CBR

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has imposed ban on the entry of visitors, including journalists, due to budget preparation exercise. The Board has also appointed Salman Nabi, Member, Direct Taxes, as Chief Co-ordinator for the Budget.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
19 EoIs received for HMC sell-off

19 EoIs received for HMC sell-off

The Privatisation Commission (PC) has received 19 Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from prospective investors (Mechanical Engineering and /or Industrial Companies and groups consortium of investors who can demonstrate their ability to own, efficiently manag
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
19 EoIs received for HMC sell-off

19 EoIs received for HMC sell-off

The Privatisation Commission (PC) has received 19 Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from prospective investors (Mechanical Engineering and /or Industrial Companies and groups consortium of investors who can demonstrate their ability to own, efficiently manag
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
19 EoIs received for HMC sell-off

19 EoIs received for HMC sell-off

The Privatisation Commission (PC) has received 19 Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from prospective investors (Mechanical Engineering and /or Industrial Companies and groups consortium of investors who can demonstrate their ability to own, efficiently manag
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
UK approves 236 million pounds for poverty alleviation in Pakistan

UK approves 236 million pounds for poverty alleviation in Pakistan

British High Commissioner Mark Lyall has said that recent meetings of British Prime Minister Tony Blair with President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has resulted in mutual understanding between the two countries to prosper.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Security forces attacked

Security forces attacked

Miscreants with small and big arms attacked the security forces check post in Dera Bugti on Saturday. According to a report, four rockets were fired on security forces check posts in Gori Nullah area of Dera Bugti on Saturday. These rockets fell near the
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
75,000 tons sugar imported

75,000 tons sugar imported

The state-run Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has purchased 75,000 tonnes of white sugar at $509 per tonne C&F Karachi, a company spokesman said on Saturday. Spokesman Ahmed Brohi said the TCP has bought sugar from two foreign suppliers.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
75,000 tons sugar imported

75,000 tons sugar imported

The state-run Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has purchased 75,000 tonnes of white sugar at $509 per tonne C&F Karachi, a company spokesman said on Saturday. Spokesman Ahmed Brohi said the TCP has bought sugar from two foreign suppliers.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
75,000 tons sugar imported

75,000 tons sugar imported

The state-run Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has purchased 75,000 tonnes of white sugar at $509 per tonne C&F Karachi, a company spokesman said on Saturday. Spokesman Ahmed Brohi said the TCP has bought sugar from two foreign suppliers.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Human-trafficking scam: Swiss embassy visa section closed

Human-trafficking scam: Swiss embassy visa section closed

Swiss Foreign Minister Mrs Micheline Calmy-Rey on Saturday announced the closure of visa section of the Swiss embassy in Islamabad following complaints of mal-treatment and harassment of visa applicants and alleged involvement of some of its employees in
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Human-trafficking scam: Swiss embassy visa section closed

Human-trafficking scam: Swiss embassy visa section closed

Swiss Foreign Minister Mrs Micheline Calmy-Rey on Saturday announced the closure of visa section of the Swiss embassy in Islamabad following complaints of mal-treatment and harassment of visa applicants and alleged involvement of some of its employees in
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Ukraine's foreign exchange reserves dip to $17.2 billion

Ukraine's foreign exchange reserves dip to $17.2 billion

Ukraine's gross hard currency reserves dipped only slightly to $17.2 billion as of April 30 from $17.3 billion a month earlier, the central bank said on Saturday, as the bank's market interventions eased.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Ethiopian Air plans $116 million net profit by 2010

Ethiopian Air plans $116 million net profit by 2010

Ethiopian Airlines hopes to increase its annual net profit to $116 million by 2010 from $43.4 million last year through restructuring its services, a company official said on Saturday.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Ethiopian Air plans $116 million net profit by 2010

Ethiopian Air plans $116 million net profit by 2010

Ethiopian Airlines hopes to increase its annual net profit to $116 million by 2010 from $43.4 million last year through restructuring its services, a company official said on Saturday.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
China to double aircraft fleet by 2010

China to double aircraft fleet by 2010

Chinese airlines are expected to double their fleet to more than 1,500 aircraft by 2010 as domestic air passenger and cargo volume grow, a senior aviation official was quoted on Saturday as saying.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Brazil's Volkswagen union fears 5,700 job cuts

Brazil's Volkswagen union fears 5,700 job cuts

Volkswagen's Brazilian labour union said on Friday it expects more than 5,700 jobs will be cut in the next three years, but the German automaker denied that figure.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Taiwan offers additional aid to friendly Paraguay

Taiwan offers additional aid to friendly Paraguay

Taiwan promised on Friday to provide $250 million in subsidies to Taiwanese entrepreneurs in Paraguay to help stimulate investment in the South American country and strengthen friendly bilateral ties.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
India's IDFC sees strong infrastructure-led growth

India's IDFC sees strong infrastructure-led growth

India's Infrastructure Development and Finance Co Ltd sees a good year ahead as the government aims to boost growth by improving the country's roads and power supply, its managing director said on Saturday.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Chrysler recalls popular models for brake problem

Chrysler recalls popular models for brake problem

Chrysler is recalling more than 44,000 cars, including some of its best-selling 2006 models, to fix a problem that can cause a loss of brake power or an engine fire, US safety regulators said on Friday.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Monetary policy may be tightened further: Shamshad

Monetary policy may be tightened further: Shamshad

State Bank Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Saturday hinted at tightening the monetary policy to further bring down inflation. Responding to a number of issues raised by the parliamentarians at a meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue and
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Monetary policy may be tightened further: Shamshad

Monetary policy may be tightened further: Shamshad

State Bank Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Saturday hinted at tightening the monetary policy to further bring down inflation. Responding to a number of issues raised by the parliamentarians at a meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue and
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Monetary policy may be tightened further: Shamshad

Monetary policy may be tightened further: Shamshad

State Bank Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Saturday hinted at tightening the monetary policy to further bring down inflation. Responding to a number of issues raised by the parliamentarians at a meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue and
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Senate panel warns against high inflation, rising trade deficit

Senate panel warns against high inflation, rising trade deficit

The Governor, State Bank, Dr Shamshad Akhtar, and Adviser to Prime Minister Dr Salman Shah and Finance and Economic Affairs Adviser Dr Ishfaq Ahmed were warned that the current inflation rate, the budget and trade deficit could lead to an economic crisis
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Senate panel warns against high inflation, rising trade deficit

Senate panel warns against high inflation, rising trade deficit

The Governor, State Bank, Dr Shamshad Akhtar, and Adviser to Prime Minister Dr Salman Shah and Finance and Economic Affairs Adviser Dr Ishfaq Ahmed were warned that the current inflation rate, the budget and trade deficit could lead to an economic crisis
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Senate panel warns against high inflation, rising trade deficit

Senate panel warns against high inflation, rising trade deficit

The Governor, State Bank, Dr Shamshad Akhtar, and Adviser to Prime Minister Dr Salman Shah and Finance and Economic Affairs Adviser Dr Ishfaq Ahmed were warned that the current inflation rate, the budget and trade deficit could lead to an economic crisis
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Globalisation no threat to economy, says adviser

Globalisation no threat to economy, says adviser

The Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Salman Shah, on Saturday said globalisation was not a threat to Pakistan's fast growing economy and those who were scared of it can not foresee its hidden benefits to Pakistan.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf for greater Swiss market access

Musharraf for greater Swiss market access

President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said there is a need to enhance economic relations between Pakistan and Switzerland and called for greater trade access to Pakistani goods in the Swiss market. He stated this during a meeting with Swiss Foreign Minis
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf for greater Swiss market access

Musharraf for greater Swiss market access

President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said there is a need to enhance economic relations between Pakistan and Switzerland and called for greater trade access to Pakistani goods in the Swiss market. He stated this during a meeting with Swiss Foreign Minis
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf for greater Swiss market access

Musharraf for greater Swiss market access

President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said there is a need to enhance economic relations between Pakistan and Switzerland and called for greater trade access to Pakistani goods in the Swiss market. He stated this during a meeting with Swiss Foreign Minis
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Reduced anti-dumping duty on bed linen becomes effective

Reduced anti-dumping duty on bed linen becomes effective

The reduced rate of anti-dumping duty of 5.8 percent on Pakistan''s bed linen by European Union has been enforced from May 6 2006. This was stated by European Union Commission in its Journal issued from Brussels on May 5, 2006.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Reduced anti-dumping duty on bed linen becomes effective

Reduced anti-dumping duty on bed linen becomes effective

The reduced rate of anti-dumping duty of 5.8 percent on Pakistan's bed linen by European Union has been enforced from May 6 2006. This was stated by European Union Commission in its Journal issued from Brussels on May 5, 2006.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (May 06, 2006) and the forecast for Sunday (May 07, 2006).
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Reduced anti-dumping duty on bed linen becomes effective

Reduced anti-dumping duty on bed linen becomes effective

The reduced rate of anti-dumping duty of 5.8 percent on Pakistan's bed linen by European Union has been enforced from May 6 2006. This was stated by European Union Commission in its Journal issued from Brussels on May 5, 2006.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (May 06, 2006).

Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Wapda, Discos top brass grilled over loadshedding

Wapda, Discos top brass grilled over loadshedding

The Minister for Water and Power, Liaquat Ali Jatoi, has grilled the officials of Wapda and power distribution companies (Discos) over unannounced load-shedding in the country, which brought embarrassment for him in the National Assembly.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (May 06, 2006).

Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Wapda, Discos top brass grilled over loadshedding

Wapda, Discos top brass grilled over loadshedding

The Minister for Water and Power, Liaquat Ali Jatoi, has grilled the officials of Wapda and power distribution companies (Discos) over unannounced load-shedding in the country, which brought embarrassment for him in the National Assembly.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (May 06, 2006).

Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Wapda, Discos top brass grilled over loadshedding

Wapda, Discos top brass grilled over loadshedding

The Minister for Water and Power, Liaquat Ali Jatoi, has grilled the officials of Wapda and power distribution companies (Discos) over unannounced load-shedding in the country, which brought embarrassment for him in the National Assembly.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (May 06, 2006) and for Sunday (May 07, 2006).
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
BIT with US to enhance business and trade volume: Shaukat

BIT with US to enhance business and trade volume: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Saturday that Pakistan accords high priority to its trade and commercial relations with the US and finalisation of the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), for providing an institutional framework for comprehensive econom
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
BIT with US to enhance business and trade volume: Shaukat

BIT with US to enhance business and trade volume: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Saturday that Pakistan accords high priority to its trade and commercial relations with the US and finalisation of the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), for providing an institutional framework for comprehensive econom
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
BIT with US to enhance business and trade volume: Shaukat

BIT with US to enhance business and trade volume: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Saturday that Pakistan accords high priority to its trade and commercial relations with the US and finalisation of the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), for providing an institutional framework for comprehensive econom
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Indian ship sinks in Bay of Bengal

Indian ship sinks in Bay of Bengal

A ship carrying scientists conducting environmental studies sank off the India's eastern coast early on Saturday, a report said. All 18 people on board, including the crew, escaped, the Press Trust of India news agency reported.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
Honorarium for Sindh treasury officials

Honorarium for Sindh treasury officials

One-month salary honorarium was given to all the government employees of the treasury officers (TOs) of Sindh and to all the district accounts officers (DAOs) of Sindh on the directives of Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
'Opposition to quit assemblies at suitable time'

'Opposition to quit assemblies at suitable time'

Deputy Secretary General of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) Liaquat Baloch has said the opposition will hold sit-in in Islamabad and tender resignations from assemblies at a suitable time.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am
10 injured in Indian occupied Kashmir protest

10 injured in Indian occupied Kashmir protest

At least 10 people were injured in Indian occupied Kashmir on Saturday when police fired teargas shells and baton-charged hundreds of students as protest erupted over a suspected prostitution ring involving local officials.
Published 07 May, 2006 12:00am