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Print - 2006-06-22
Production target of good quality seed fixed

Production target of good quality seed fixed

Federal government has fixed a production target of 297,000 tons good quality seed for the year 2006-07, which include 201,700 tons of wheat seed, 62,000 tons of cotton seed and 11,900 tons of rice seed. According to official sources, the use of good qual
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
World Bank for enhanced service delivery to citizens

World Bank for enhanced service delivery to citizens

World Bank (WB) emphasised the need to enhance service delivery to Pakistan's citizens with particular attention to programmes in health, education, water and sanitation, and safety nets is essential for the achievement of Pakistan's poverty reduction goa
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Training programme for CCBs

Training programme for CCBs

National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) is organising a two-day training programme for 'Citizen Community Boards (CCBs)' from June 26. According to a NCHD's spokesman here on Wednesday, NCHD is organising this training programme in collaboration
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Motorway police return bagful of money to its owner

Motorway police return bagful of money to its owner

National Highways and Motorway police on Thursday recovered and handed over Rs 1.327 million to its owners. As per details, two residents of Faisalabad-Amir, son of Ghulam Rasool and Imran, son of Maqbool-boarded a bus bearing number plate LWC-9386 from F
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (June 21, 2006).

Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
CDGK to sign pact with Indian, Malaysian firms in July

CDGK to sign pact with Indian, Malaysian firms in July

The City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that city District Government Karachi (CDGK) would sing an agreement formally with the Malaysian and Indian private firms in the first week of July to built a multi-storied Information Technology (IT) tower in th
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (June 21, 2006) and for Thursday (June 22, 2006).
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Pak-India working group on IT meets

Pak-India working group on IT meets

India and Pakistan on Wednesday held first meeting of the Working Group on Information Technology and Telecommunications under the auspices of Joint commission and shared their experiences in the field.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Wednesday (June 21, 2006).

Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
KASB Bank to deploy Misys systems

KASB Bank to deploy Misys systems

Misys Banking Systems, a global leader in banking software and solutions, announced that its core banking system, Misys Equation, is to be implemented by KASB Bank to help it grow its retail banking business and further enhance customer relationships.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
'Smooth water supply be ensured during monsoon season'

'Smooth water supply be ensured during monsoon season'

Managing Director, Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) Brigadier Iftikhar Haider has directed the concerned authorities to ensure smooth water supply to the metropolis from all 131 pumping stations throughout the monsoon season.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
900-kg hashish seized

900-kg hashish seized

Customs authorities on Wednesday seized nearly a tonne of hashish from a truck carrying fruit from neighbouring Afghanistan, officials said. "We have recovered 900 kilograms (1,980 pounds) of hashish concealed in some fruit crates," customs official Hayat
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Modaraba Al-Mali rating upgraded

Modaraba Al-Mali rating upgraded

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has upgraded the long-term entity rating of Modaraba Al-Mali to 'A-' (Single A Minus) while maintaining the short-term rating at 'A2' (A Two).
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Modaraba Al-Mali rating upgraded

Modaraba Al-Mali rating upgraded

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has upgraded the long-term entity rating of Modaraba Al-Mali to 'A-' (Single A Minus) while maintaining the short-term rating at 'A2' (A Two).
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (June 21, 2006).

Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
FPCCI seeks proposals for business agenda

FPCCI seeks proposals for business agenda

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) is planning to prepare a 'national business agenda (NBA)' for the next five years to promote targeted sectors.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesdy (June 21, 2006).

Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Air Chief visits F-16s contingent in Turkey

Air Chief visits F-16s contingent in Turkey

Chief of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed, was visiting his airmen in Turkey where PAF F-16s contingent was engaged in a large scale multinational operational exercise "Anatolian Eagle".
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesdy (June 21, 2006).

Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

As the budget session moves towards its conclusion State Minister Omar Ayub on Wednesday moved in the National Assembly the finance bill to give effect to the financial proposals of the federal government and "to amend certain laws".
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: sharp fall versus dollar

THE RUPEE: sharp fall versus dollar

Falling trend persisted in the open market on Wednesday as the rupee drifted lower versus the dollar, shedding 15 paisa for buying at 60.65 and sliding 10 paia for selling at 60.70, dealers said.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Militants deny killing Hayatullah

Militants deny killing Hayatullah

Pro-Taleban militants on Wednesday distributed leaflets blaming Pakistani authorities for the killing of a reporter who was investigating the death of a key al Qaeda operative.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: sharp fall versus dollar

THE RUPEE: sharp fall versus dollar

Falling trend persisted in the open market on Wednesday as the rupee drifted lower versus the dollar, shedding 15 paisa for buying at 60.65 and sliding 10 paia for selling at 60.70, dealers said.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Bank of Punjab rating upgraded

Bank of Punjab rating upgraded

Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has upgraded the long-term rating of the Bank of Punjab to 'AA' (Double A), while the short-term has been maintained at 'A1+' (A One Plus).
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Bank of Punjab rating upgraded

Bank of Punjab rating upgraded

Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has upgraded the long-term rating of the Bank of Punjab to 'AA' (Double A), while the short-term has been maintained at 'A1+' (A One Plus).
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Lahore to have Rs 550 million worth Seerat Academy, Quran Complex

Lahore to have Rs 550 million worth Seerat Academy, Quran Complex

The Punjab Auqaf, Religious and Minorities Affairs Department will set up the Seerat Academy and the Quran Complex at a land measuring 54 kanals with a cost of Rs 550 million. The project would play a key-role in sensitising the youth about the Seerat-un-
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Wednesday (June 21, 2006).

Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Sugar mills not responsible for price hike: PSMA

Sugar mills not responsible for price hike: PSMA

A spokesman of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has said that turning down of PSMA's offer of procuring sugar mills stocks at the importing cost by the government proves that sugar industry is 'not guilty' of sugar price hike.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
PPP workers celebrate birthday of Benazir

PPP workers celebrate birthday of Benazir

PPP Punjab President Qasim Zia has said that Ms Benazir Bhutto would celebrate her 53rd birthday with PPP workers in Pakistan. He was addressing the PPP workers gathered in party's Punjab office here to celebrate 52nd birthday ceremony of Ms Benazir Bhutt
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Rs 4 billion investment plan for agriculture marketing system

Rs 4 billion investment plan for agriculture marketing system

A comprehensive investment plan worth Rs 4 billion has been chalked out for agriculture marketing system during next three years. Under the plan, cold storage, processing units, provision of refrigerated vehicles and improving marketing system for the agr
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan foreign ministers hold meeting

Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan foreign ministers hold meeting

The Afghan Foreign Minister Dadfar Sangeen Spanta will visit Pakistan on June 23 to discuss bilateral matters in an "environment of trust and mutual confidence." Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, who is in Azerbaijan's capital to attend the OIC For
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Investment environment conducive for IT sector: President

Investment environment conducive for IT sector: President

President General Pervez Musharraf said on Wednesday that Pakistan has an excellent infrastructure in IT sector, and the environment is conducive for investment and development in this sector. He stated this during a presentation by an internationally ren
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Cross Transactions

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Wednesday (June 21, 2006).

Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Supreme Court takes suo motu notice of journalist murder

Supreme Court takes suo motu notice of journalist murder

Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has taken a suo motu notice of the murder of a journalist, Hayatullah Khan, who was killed in North Waziristan a few days back.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Judicial Magistrate ordered to submit comments: CJ takes suo motu notice

Judicial Magistrate ordered to submit comments: CJ takes suo motu notice

Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has taken suo motu notice on a press report published on 17th June, 2006 regarding acquittal of accused for undue reasons and has ordered Zafar Iqbal Tarrar, Judicial Magistrate (JM), Islamabad, to submit his comme
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
SME Bank to be included in privatisation scheme

SME Bank to be included in privatisation scheme

The Privatisation Commission (PC) has decided to include Small and Medium Enterprises Bank (SME Bank) in the privatisation programme, but transaction process would not be finalised without prior clearance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Wednesday (June 21, 2006).

Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
External debt up by $1.38 billion in three months: SBP

External debt up by $1.38 billion in three months: SBP

Pakistan's external liabilities - external debt plus foreign exchange liabilities - totalled $36.557 billion at the end of March 2006, indicating an increase of 3.72 percent or $1.312 billion since December 30, 2005, said the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Zero-percent sales tax on flavoured milk

Zero-percent sales tax on flavoured milk

The CBR has levied sales tax at the rate of zero-percent on the import and local supply of flavoured milk. Through SRO 646(I)/2006, issued on Wednesday, a new tariff heading (22.02) has been included in the scope of zero-rating of dairy products.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Zero-percent sales tax on flavoured milk

Zero-percent sales tax on flavoured milk

The CBR has levied sales tax at the rate of zero-percent on the import and local supply of flavoured milk. Through SRO 646(I)/2006, issued on Wednesday, a new tariff heading (22.02) has been included in the scope of zero-rating of dairy products.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Zero-percent sales tax on flavoured milk

Zero-percent sales tax on flavoured milk

The CBR has levied sales tax at the rate of zero-percent on the import and local supply of flavoured milk. Through SRO 646(I)/2006, issued on Wednesday, a new tariff heading (22.02) has been included in the scope of zero-rating of dairy products.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Zero-percent sales tax on flavoured milk

Zero-percent sales tax on flavoured milk

The CBR has levied sales tax at the rate of zero-percent on the import and local supply of flavoured milk. Through SRO 646(I)/2006, issued on Wednesday, a new tariff heading (22.02) has been included in the scope of zero-rating of dairy products.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Norwegian city to ban Burqas at school

Norwegian city to ban Burqas at school

Schools in the Norwegian capital will ban Muslim girls from wearing the burqa, adding to the list of European cities and states that have banned the headdress.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Norwegian city to ban Burqas at school

Norwegian city to ban Burqas at school

Schools in the Norwegian capital will ban Muslim girls from wearing the burqa, adding to the list of European cities and states that have banned the headdress.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Indonesian floods kill over 110

Indonesian floods kill over 110

Floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain have killed at least 111 people in Indonesia's South Sulawesi province and left a further 101 missing, an official said Wednesday.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Indonesian floods kill over 110

Indonesian floods kill over 110

Floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain have killed at least 111 people in Indonesia's South Sulawesi province and left a further 101 missing, an official said Wednesday.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Mari Gas granted three exploration licences

Mari Gas granted three exploration licences

The government on Wednesday granted three exploration licences and petroleum concession agreements to Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL) in Sindh and Balochistan.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Mari Gas granted three exploration licences

Mari Gas granted three exploration licences

The government on Wednesday granted three exploration licences and petroleum concession agreements to Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL) in Sindh and Balochistan.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Mari Gas granted three exploration licences

Mari Gas granted three exploration licences

The government on Wednesday granted three exploration licences and petroleum concession agreements to Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL) in Sindh and Balochistan.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Sales tax collection on pesticide ingredients at import stage

Sales tax collection on pesticide ingredients at import stage

On 76 active ingredients of all pesticides, whether manufactured locally or imported, sales tax will be collected at import stage on fixed value-addition of 15 percent. Thereafter, no further sales tax shall be levied or charged on any stage of pesticides
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Sales tax collection on pesticide ingredients at import stage

Sales tax collection on pesticide ingredients at import stage

On 76 active ingredients of all pesticides, whether manufactured locally or imported, sales tax will be collected at import stage on fixed value-addition of 15 percent. Thereafter, no further sales tax shall be levied or charged on any stage of pesticides
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Sales tax collection on pesticide ingredients at import stage

Sales tax collection on pesticide ingredients at import stage

On 76 active ingredients of all pesticides, whether manufactured locally or imported, sales tax will be collected at import stage on fixed value-addition of 15 percent. Thereafter, no further sales tax shall be levied or charged on any stage of pesticides
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Sales tax collection on pesticide ingredients at import stage

Sales tax collection on pesticide ingredients at import stage

On 76 active ingredients of all pesticides, whether manufactured locally or imported, sales tax will be collected at import stage on fixed value-addition of 15 percent. Thereafter, no further sales tax shall be levied or charged on any stage of pesticides
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Bomb kills three soldiers in Waziristan: four die in helicopter crash

Bomb kills three soldiers in Waziristan: four die in helicopter crash

A roadside bomb in North Waziristan region killed three paramilitary troops and wounded three on Wednesday, a government official said. The bomb hit a paramilitary convoy patrolling near the town of Mir Ali, said Fida Mohammad Khan, a top administrator in
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Bomb kills three soldiers in Waziristan: four die in helicopter crash

Bomb kills three soldiers in Waziristan: four die in helicopter crash

A roadside bomb in North Waziristan region killed three paramilitary troops and wounded three on Wednesday, a government official said. The bomb hit a paramilitary convoy patrolling near the town of Mir Ali, said Fida Mohammad Khan, a top administrator in
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 21, 2006).

Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Kuwaiti firm to acquire RFM in Pakistan

Kuwaiti firm to acquire RFM in Pakistan

The International Investor (TII), a major Kuwaiti Financial Group, has announced acquisition of RFM Loyalty Private Limited; a Karachi based credit card acquiring and Loyalty management services business.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 21, 2006).

Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Kuwaiti firm to acquire RFM in Pakistan

Kuwaiti firm to acquire RFM in Pakistan

The International Investor (TII), a major Kuwaiti Financial Group, has announced acquisition of RFM Loyalty Private Limited; a Karachi based credit card acquiring and Loyalty management services business.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 21, 2006).

Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am
Kuwaiti firm to acquire RFM in Pakistan

Kuwaiti firm to acquire RFM in Pakistan

The International Investor (TII), a major Kuwaiti Financial Group, has announced acquisition of RFM Loyalty Private Limited; a Karachi based credit card acquiring and Loyalty management services business.
Published 22 Jun, 2006 12:00am