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Print - 2006-07-31
Release of women prisoners worries ANF

Release of women prisoners worries ANF

Joint director of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Lieutenant-Colonel Wasif Sajjad has said the Presidential Ordinance to allow women prisoners release on bail has dented ANF's efforts against drug smuggling as women are being used for the purpose.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Additional wheat reserves available in Punjab: Elahi

Additional wheat reserves available in Punjab: Elahi

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that there are additional reserves of wheat in the province and flour millers are free to purchase the commodity as much as they need, under the open policy of the government.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
PPPP starts signature drive in favour of CoD

PPPP starts signature drive in favour of CoD

Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians has started signature campaign in favour of Charter of Democracy (CoD). PPPP Punjab Deputy Secretary Information Muhammad Iqbal Sialvi told newsmen on Sunday, the signature movement was started in order to introduce
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Fazl may meet Nawaz in London on August 1

Fazl may meet Nawaz in London on August 1

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) Secretary General Fazlur Rehman is likely to visit London on Tuesday to meet Nawaz Sharif. MMA sources told Business Recorder on Sunday that Fazl would be holding 'crucial meetings' with Nawaz Sharif. "The two will dis
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Anti-price hike laws await implementation

Anti-price hike laws await implementation

To contain neck-breaking price hike and to provide a visible relief to baffled masses against the atrocities of profiteers and hoarders, it is a must that all anti-price hike laws and rules be strictly implemented.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
SCBA protest against Israeli aggression today

SCBA protest against Israeli aggression today

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) will stage a protest demonstration against Israeli aggression in Lebanon, outside the Supreme Court building here on Monday.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
AJK premier calls on Punjab chief minister

AJK premier calls on Punjab chief minister

The newly-elected prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sardar Atiq Ahmed, along with a delegation of members of AJK Legislative Assembly, called on Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi here on Sunday.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
MQM ministers' boycott enters fourth day

MQM ministers' boycott enters fourth day

The federal and provincial ministers belonging to Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) will stay away from offices on Monday, the fourth consecutive day, as a row over resignations between the government and their party still to be settled. The MQM leadership h
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Polling for Kashmir Council seat on August 5

Polling for Kashmir Council seat on August 5

Polling for a seat of the Kashmir Council would be held at AJK Legislative Assembly building on August 5. Nomination papers can be submitted on August 01.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
'Standard gauge railway track will be gradually laid down'

'Standard gauge railway track will be gradually laid down'

Pakistan Railways General Manager (Operations) Saleem-ur-Rahman Akhund has said that standard gauge railway track will be gradually laid down in the country. Talking to PTV he said, presently, trains were being run on standard gauge railway track world-wi
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Call for resuming peace process

Call for resuming peace process

Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Forum President, Pandit Bhushan Bazaz has said the suspension of dialogue process between India and Pakistan will strengthen the hands of forces working against peace, reports Kashmir Media Service on Sunday.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Mushahid optimistic about resolving dispute with MQM

Mushahid optimistic about resolving dispute with MQM

Pakistan Muslim League Secretary General Mushahid Hussain Syed has expressed optimism that the conflict with MQM would be resolved amicably. "The problem was identified. Objections were also raised.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
People will reject opposition's drive: minister

People will reject opposition's drive: minister

Minister for Defence Sikandar Iqbal on Sunday said that the opposition would never succeed in their plan to launch anti-government movement because people have badly rejected similar calls in the past.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
'Real Pakistani cooperation needed against Taliban'

'Real Pakistani cooperation needed against Taliban'

Pakistan needs to give "real co-operation" to combat Taliban militants in its rugged border zone with Afghanistan, French Defence Minister Michele Alliot-Marie said on Sunday.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan and China discuss plan to boost cultural ties

Pakistan and China discuss plan to boost cultural ties

Pakistan and China held ministerial level talks here and discussed a plan to push forward their cultural ties and strengthen people-to-people contacts. The two sides also reached an understanding to take necessary steps for upholding their common cultural
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Qazi reiterates demand for interim government

Qazi reiterates demand for interim government

Reiterating MMA's demand of holding elections under an interim civilian government with the Senate Chairman as Acting President, the MMA President and Jamaat-i-Islami Chief Qazi Hussain Ahmad has said that the present military regime is not willing to ste
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Trade fairs to help promote Pakistani products

Trade fairs to help promote Pakistani products

Member Executive Committee Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi on Sunday stressed the need to take proper measures for fully availing business opportunity through trade shows being held abroad.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Power surges hit Pakistan Steel rolling operations

Power surges hit Pakistan Steel rolling operations

A series of electric jerks/surges from KESC network on Saturday struck Pakistan Steel power supply system tripping main step-down sub-station (MSDS) and Thermal Power Plant (TPP) line, a press release of Pakistan Steel issued here, on Sunday said.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
AJK Prime Minister meets Sindh governor

AJK Prime Minister meets Sindh governor

Azad Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Atiq met with Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad here at the Governor House on Saturday night and exchanged views on various matters of significance. The governor congratulated Sardar Atiq on his election as prime minister
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Commodities move both ways on wholesale markets

Commodities move both ways on wholesale markets

Commodities fluctuated both ways on the wholesale market and JB during the week ended on July 29, 2006. However, plastic mouldings showed some changes and on the higher side.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Good crop prospects restrict trading on cotton market

Good crop prospects restrict trading on cotton market

Rains last week raised the prospect of a good cotton crop but temporarily restrained normal trading which was also affected by the TCP tender. The ginners waited for pressure from the textile package on cotton sales, which did not come and, therefore, the
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Good crop prospects restrict trading on cotton market

Good crop prospects restrict trading on cotton market

Rains last week raised the prospect of a good cotton crop but temporarily restrained normal trading which was also affected by the TCP tender. The ginners waited for pressure from the textile package on cotton sales, which did not come and, therefore, the
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
IMC holds road safety course

IMC holds road safety course

In an initiative to reduce road casualties through the delivery of road safety education and training, Indus Motor Company (IMC) held a 5-day course on Road Safety & Traffic Injuries, in partnership with NED University, Aga Khan University and Jinnah Post
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Great potential exists in tourism sector: minister

Great potential exists in tourism sector: minister

Pakistan has great potential for rapid deve1opment in tourism sector, but requires proper infrastructure with all facilities so that the historical and tourist spots may attract foreign tourists.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Plan to provide essential items at subsidised rates

Plan to provide essential items at subsidised rates

Punjab Minister for Chief Minister's Inspection Team, Colonel Shuja Khanzada (Retd) has said that a comprehensive programme has been evolved to provide essential items to people at lower rates.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Cricket tournament to be held on Independence Day

Cricket tournament to be held on Independence Day

To celebrate the Independence Day 2006 in a befitting and spirited manner, Maxim Advertising Co was organising an Independence Day cricket Tournament. The day and night tournament will be played on August 13 and 14 at the Federal Urdu University Ground, G
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Government wants to nip inflation without hurting growth

Government wants to nip inflation without hurting growth

An increase in the central bank's discount rate on Monday, along with earlier steps to restrict liquidity, is likely take some heat out of national economy without impacting growth too much, analysts said.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan Telecom union bodies termed illegal

Pakistan Telecom union bodies termed illegal

Former justice Tanvir Ahmed Khan, Chairman of National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC), Karachi bench, took serious notice on constitution of divisional bodies of Pakistan Telecom Employees Union (CBA) in different regions by Secretary General Rana
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Strategy evolved to provide safe drinking water

Strategy evolved to provide safe drinking water

Punjab government has evolved a strategy for providing hygienic drinking water, instalment of water meters and to improve sanitation system in various districts of the Punjab.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
'PTI to support no-trust move'

'PTI to support no-trust move'

Chief of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that his party would support the opposition's No-Confidence Motion against the Prime Minister in the National Assembly.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Work on Rs 14 billion motorway project soon

Work on Rs 14 billion motorway project soon

Necessary arrangements are being made to undertake the development work on a mega project of Sialkot-Lahore motorway, costing more than Rs14 billion. Official sources told Business Recorder here on Sunday that it was expected that the initial devel
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Seven Nazimeen held in Muzaffargarh

Seven Nazimeen held in Muzaffargarh

Muzaffargarh Police have arrested seven Nazimeen from their homes who had planned to stage a demonstration on Monday in front of Punjab Assembly against undemocratic tactics being employed by Punjab Chief Minister.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
CPC working to combat pollution in leather sector

CPC working to combat pollution in leather sector

A multi-dimensional programme has been initiated to combat intensive threats of pollution caused by the establishment of ill-planned tanneries in and around the industrial city of Sialkot. Under the programme, 40 percent pollution load had been controlled
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf to visit Chakwal today

Musharraf to visit Chakwal today

President Pervez Musharraf will visit District Chakwal on Monday, July 31. He will inaugurate Best Way Cement Factory at Tatral Kahoon. The factory has started its production, and 7000 tons cement is being produced daily. Over Rs 10 billion has been spent
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Day Care Centres to be set up soon

Day Care Centres to be set up soon

Provincial Minister for Labour Syed Akhtar Hussain Rizvi has announced construction of Day Care centers for working women at all major industrial areas and estates. The project will cost Rs 30 million and cater to the needs of those lady workers who didn'
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Electoral lists: people urged to get registered

Electoral lists: people urged to get registered

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has made an appeal to the people to get their names registered in the new electoral lists to ensure their participation in the next general elections as well as making the results of these elections more reflec
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Vehicle owners asked to avail rebate facility

Vehicle owners asked to avail rebate facility

Punjab Excise and Taxation Department is executing the decision of the government to provide 10 percent rebate facility to those motor vehicle owners who will pay annual token tax of their vehicles for the financial year 2006-07 on or before July 31, 2006
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Work on Sialkot Expo Centre begins

Work on Sialkot Expo Centre begins

The initial construction work on Sialkot Expo Centre costing Rs140 million has been started. The expo centre is being constructed, adjacent to Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) building.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Opposition parties stage protest against Israeli aggression

Opposition parties stage protest against Israeli aggression

The joint opposition parties staged a protest demonstration against Israeli aggression on Lebanon and Palestine, at Lohari Gate here on Sunday. The protesters took out a rally from Lohari Masjid and culminated at Data Darbar.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Drive against sellers of fake pesticides from August 1

Drive against sellers of fake pesticides from August 1

Agriculture Minister Punjab Muhammed Arshad Khan Lodhi has said that government is undertaking a crackdown from August 1 against elements engaged in sale of substandard and spurious fertilizers and pesticides.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
KCCI gala dinner rescheduled

KCCI gala dinner rescheduled

Due to some unavoidable circumstances the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) gala dinner at the concluding session of Exhibition "My Karachi 2006", has been rescheduled and instead of Monday, it would now be held on Thursday, a press released
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Karachi receives 100-mgd less water

Karachi receives 100-mgd less water

Various localities were hit by water shortage and sewerage overflow on Sunday as the city received 100-mgd water less than normal supply due to power breakdown at three water pumping stations and four sewerage disposal pumping stations.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan and Oman launch fibre optics link

Pakistan and Oman launch fibre optics link

Omantel, Oman's leading telecommunications service provider, and Transworld Associates (TWA), Pakistan-based telecom giant, have formalised a submarine fibre optics cable link between the two countries.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Sacrifices of tribal people unforgettable: Shaukat

Sacrifices of tribal people unforgettable: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said the sacrifices made by the people of tribal areas for the greater glory of the nation will never be forgotten and he had no doubt that they will always stay in the forefront of the country's defence.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Army at highest level of preparedness: General Ehsan

Army at highest level of preparedness: General Ehsan

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Ehsan-ul-Haq said that operational preparedness of our armed forces was at a higher level than any time over the last many years. He was addressing the convocation ceremony of No 19 Air War Course at PAF Ai
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Khuhro and others booked

Khuhro and others booked

City police on Sunday registered cases against leaders of various parties, including opposition leader in Sindh Assembly, for taking out a rally against proposed city government status for Hyderabad and made speeches against the government. However no arr
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
'Government committed to promote tourism in Balochistan'

'Government committed to promote tourism in Balochistan'

The government is spending Rs 19.750 million on development of tourism sector in Balochistan, official sources told APP on Sunday. Rs 12.012 million have already been spent on construction of Hut at Hanna lake a suburb of the provincial capital.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Setting up of power plant: KESC invites German firms to carry out study

Setting up of power plant: KESC invites German firms to carry out study

The Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) has invited some German companies to carry out study on setting up nuclear power plant in the metropolis. Nuclear power generation is a viable option that can help in catering to the future power demand of th
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Setting up of power plant: KESC invites German firms to carry out study

Setting up of power plant: KESC invites German firms to carry out study

The Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) has invited some German companies to carry out study on setting up nuclear power plant in the metropolis. Nuclear power generation is a viable option that can help in catering to the future power demand of th
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Setting up of power plant: KESC invites German firms to carry out study

Setting up of power plant: KESC invites German firms to carry out study

The Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) has invited some German companies to carry out study on setting up nuclear power plant in the metropolis. Nuclear power generation is a viable option that can help in catering to the future power demand of th
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Heavy rains lash Karachi, other parts of Sindh

Heavy rains lash Karachi, other parts of Sindh

Heavy rains lashed Karachi, Hyderabad and various other parts of Sindh on Sunday causing power outages in many localities and inundating low-lying areas. In Karachi, heavy rain started at about 3:00 pm and continued for almost half and hour. The low-lying
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Heavy rains lash Karachi, other parts of Sindh

Heavy rains lash Karachi, other parts of Sindh

Heavy rains lashed Karachi, Hyderabad and various other parts of Sindh on Sunday causing power outages in many localities and inundating low-lying areas. In Karachi, heavy rain started at about 3:00 pm and continued for almost half and hour. The low-lying
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Pre-service course for judges from today

Pre-service course for judges from today

Justice Nasir-ul-Maluk of the Supreme Court will inaugurate an eight-week pre-service training course for newly appointed judges, in the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) here on Monday. The training course to be conducted for newly appointed additional dist
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
MMA won't allow changes in syllabus: Fazl

MMA won't allow changes in syllabus: Fazl

Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) secretary-general and leader of the opposition in the National Assembly Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said President Pervez Musharraf wants to change syllabus at the behest of USA but the MMA will not allow him to do so.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
JKLF leader yearns for 'win-win' peace in Indian occupied Kashmir

JKLF leader yearns for 'win-win' peace in Indian occupied Kashmir

Eighteen years ago, Javed Mir helped launch a violent revolt against New Delhi's rule in Indian occupied Kashmir, seeking to make the scenic Himalayan region independent. The goal of nationhood for the flash-point region divided between nuclear-armed riva
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
35 foreigners held

35 foreigners held

Levies patrol rounded up 35 foreign nationals along Pak-Iran border near Taftan. According to details, Taftan Administration Chief Muhammad Aslam Raisani was tipped that some foreign nationals had entered Pakistan hiding in the mountains near Taftan.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
New voters lists to be completed by June 2007

New voters lists to be completed by June 2007

The ongoing gigantic task of preparing new computerised voters lists would be completed by June 30, 2007, with an estimated cost of Rs 800 million. Secretary Election Commission Kunwar Dilshad on Sunday told a private TV news channel that the door-to-door
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Jatoi inaugurates 132kV grid station

Jatoi inaugurates 132kV grid station

Water and power minister Liaquat Ali Jatoi on Sunday inaugurated the 132 kV Seeta Road Rehmani Nagar grid station in Dadu district. Speaking on the occasion, he said all basic facilities will soon be available to the people of Sindh, particularly Dadu, af
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Pakistani and Indian army officials meet

Pakistani and Indian army officials meet

Pakistani and Indian army officials have discussed recent attacks on LoC, but Pakistan said the attacks may have been carried out by groups fighting for freedom in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
ABL annual general meeting on August 17

ABL annual general meeting on August 17

An extraordinary general meeting of Allied Bank Limited will be held in Lahore on August 17 at 11 am. The share transfer books of the company will remain closed from August 11 to 17, 2006 (both days inclusive).
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Shujaat condemns Israeli attack

Shujaat condemns Israeli attack

Pakistan Muslim League (PML) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Sunday strongly condemned the Israeli bombardment at Lebanese town of Qana in which around 54 people including 37 innocent children were killed. In a statement, he said the whole Pakistani
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Supreme Court CJ reviews arrangements for Golden Jubilee celebrations

Supreme Court CJ reviews arrangements for Golden Jubilee celebrations

Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Ahmad Chaudhary presided over a meeting held here on Saturday to review the arrangements being made for holding the International Judicial Conference. The conference will be held from August 11-14 to celebrate the Golden
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan and India foreign secretaries meeting today

Pakistan and India foreign secretaries meeting today

The Foreign Secretaries of Pakistan and India will meet informally in Dhaka on Monday, ahead of the Saarc Foreign Ministers' meeting, an official said. "The Pakistan Foreign Secretary will hold an informal meeting with his Indian counterpart at 11:30 pm (
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan and India foreign secretaries meeting today

Pakistan and India foreign secretaries meeting today

The Foreign Secretaries of Pakistan and India will meet informally in Dhaka on Monday, ahead of the Saarc Foreign Ministers' meeting, an official said. "The Pakistan Foreign Secretary will hold an informal meeting with his Indian counterpart at 11:30 pm (
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
20 Taliban killed in Afghanistan

20 Taliban killed in Afghanistan

The US-led coalition troops and Afghan security forces killed 20 people and foiled a Taliban-led ambush in southern Afghanistan ahead of the scheduled expansion of Nato's presence in the region, US military said on Sunday.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
20 Taliban killed in Afghanistan

20 Taliban killed in Afghanistan

The US-led coalition troops and Afghan security forces killed 20 people and foiled a Taliban-led ambush in southern Afghanistan ahead of the scheduled expansion of Nato's presence in the region, US military said on Sunday.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Bharat Forge to invest $75 million in non-automotive trade

Bharat Forge to invest $75 million in non-automotive trade

Indian auto parts maker Bharat Forge Ltd plans to invest Rs 3.5 billion ($75 million) in its non-automotive business, a senior company official said. The company expects to earn an incremental revenue of 10 billion rupees over the next five years from the
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
ADB may provide $0.8 million for policy reforms

ADB may provide $0.8 million for policy reforms

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to provide $0.8 million technical assistance for policy reforms in support of private participation in infrastructure (PPI). Well-placed sources told Business Recorder the assistance would support capacity
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Three security men die in landmine explosion

Three security men die in landmine explosion

Three security personnel were killed and an equal number were wounded in landmine explosion along Karmo Wadh-Kohlu road on Sunday. According to reports, security men were cleaning the Karmo Wadh-Kohlu road to remove landmines earlier laid by terrorist ele
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Three security men die in landmine explosion

Three security men die in landmine explosion

Three security personnel were killed and an equal number were wounded in landmine explosion along Karmo Wadh-Kohlu road on Sunday. According to reports, security men were cleaning the Karmo Wadh-Kohlu road to remove landmines earlier laid by terrorist ele
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Minors among nine killed as jeep plunges into ravine

Minors among nine killed as jeep plunges into ravine

Nine people, including a teenage boy and three minor girls, died and four others injured on Sunday when a jeep plunged into ravine near Nathiagali, some 35 kilometres east of Abbottabad in NWFP, police said.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Minors among nine killed as jeep plunges into ravine

Minors among nine killed as jeep plunges into ravine

Nine people, including a teenage boy and three minor girls, died and four others injured on Sunday when a jeep plunged into ravine near Nathiagali, some 35 kilometres east of Abbottabad in NWFP, police said.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Blair seeks link with Calif stem cell research

Blair seeks link with Calif stem cell research

Britain is seeking to promote links between stem cell researchers in Britain and California, two leaders in the field, during a visit to the state this week by British Prime Minister Tony Blair,
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Seychelles islanders vote in final day of close contest

Seychelles islanders vote in final day of close contest

Better known for their tourism trade than their politics, Seychelles islanders voted on Sunday on the final day of an election thought to be a close run between the incumbent president and an Anglican priest.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
India's Lever second quarter net profit up 35 percent

India's Lever second quarter net profit up 35 percent

India's top consumer goods maker, Hindustan Lever Ltd on Sunday posted an expected 35 percent rise in quarterly profit on higher prices of soaps and detergents and strong sales of personal care products.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
India's Lever second quarter net profit up 35 percent

India's Lever second quarter net profit up 35 percent

India's top consumer goods maker, Hindustan Lever Ltd on Sunday posted an expected 35 percent rise in quarterly profit on higher prices of soaps and detergents and strong sales of personal care products.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
LSE ignores negative factors

LSE ignores negative factors

Giving little weightage to political developments taking place after the resignations of MQM ministers and mounting pressure of opposition parties on the government, the share market remained in bullish zone, with some improvement in volume, ending last w
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
LSE ignores negative factors

LSE ignores negative factors

Giving little weightage to political developments taking place after the resignations of MQM ministers and mounting pressure of opposition parties on the government, the share market remained in bullish zone, with some improvement in volume, ending last w
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
PCCC restructuring proposals finalised

PCCC restructuring proposals finalised

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) and provincial governments have finalised recommendations, to be presented to Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz here on Monday for restructuring the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee to deal with growing,
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
PCCC restructuring proposals finalised

PCCC restructuring proposals finalised

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) and provincial governments have finalised recommendations, to be presented to Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz here on Monday for restructuring the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee to deal with growing,
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
PCCC restructuring proposals finalised

PCCC restructuring proposals finalised

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) and provincial governments have finalised recommendations, to be presented to Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz here on Monday for restructuring the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee to deal with growing,
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Shaukat phones Siniora

Shaukat phones Siniora

Pakistan on Sunday strongly denounced the Israeli attack on the southern Lebanese town of Qana, as thousands of Muslims protesting the killing of more than 50 civilians torched Israeli and US flags.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Shaukat phones Siniora

Shaukat phones Siniora

Pakistan on Sunday strongly denounced the Israeli attack on the southern Lebanese town of Qana, as thousands of Muslims protesting the killing of more than 50 civilians torched Israeli and US flags.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
SPA may be first choice for Gwadar port management

SPA may be first choice for Gwadar port management

Singapore Port Authority (SPA) is likely to be the first choice of Government of Pakistan (GoPP) for Gwadar port management SPA''s vast experience in handling big ports world-wide is its advantage over the other two parties in the run for the contract.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
SPA may be first choice for Gwadar port management

SPA may be first choice for Gwadar port management

Singapore Port Authority (SPA) is likely to be the first choice of Government of Pakistan (GoPP) for Gwadar port management SPA's vast experience in handling big ports world-wide is its advantage over the other two parties in the run for the contract.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
SPA may be first choice for Gwadar port management

SPA may be first choice for Gwadar port management

Singapore Port Authority (SPA) is likely to be the first choice of Government of Pakistan (GoPP) for Gwadar port management SPA's vast experience in handling big ports world-wide is its advantage over the other two parties in the run for the contract.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Sales tax field audit suspension causes Rs 20 billion loss

Sales tax field audit suspension causes Rs 20 billion loss

The government has suffered a loss of over Rs 20 billion due to suspension of sales tax field audit since July 2004, which also contributed towards deterioration of the tax-to-GDP ratio during last two years.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Sales tax field audit suspension causes Rs 20 billion loss

Sales tax field audit suspension causes Rs 20 billion loss

The government has suffered a loss of over Rs 20 billion due to suspension of sales tax field audit since July 2004, which also contributed towards deterioration of the tax-to-GDP ratio during last two years.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Sales tax field audit suspension causes Rs 20 billion loss

Sales tax field audit suspension causes Rs 20 billion loss

The government has suffered a loss of over Rs 20 billion due to suspension of sales tax field audit since July 2004, which also contributed towards deterioration of the tax-to-GDP ratio during last two years.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
KSE maintains bullish trend

KSE maintains bullish trend

The stock market continued its bullish trend for the third consecutive week. The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) index breached through 10,300 level for the first time since touching its lowest level on June 14. The KSE-100 index registered another increase
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
KSE maintains bullish trend

KSE maintains bullish trend

The stock market continued its bullish trend for the third consecutive week. The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) index breached through 10,300 level for the first time since touching its lowest level on June 14. The KSE-100 index registered another increase
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
KSE maintains bullish trend

KSE maintains bullish trend

The stock market continued its bullish trend for the third consecutive week. The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) index breached through 10,300 level for the first time since touching its lowest level on June 14. The KSE-100 index registered another increase
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
Three Bugti commanders, 6 aides surrender: Marhattas to return today

Three Bugti commanders, 6 aides surrender: Marhattas to return today

Three Bugti commanders and their six associates laid down their arms before authorities in Dera Bugti on Sunday. According to details, three Commander Ali Sher, Kamdar and Sher Baz and six of their associates surrendered to the authorities in Dera Bugti.
Published 31 Jul, 2006 12:00am
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