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Print - 2006-11-08
A shabby affair

A shabby affair

Saddam Hussain ruled his country with chilling brutality, but the manner in which the American occupiers have conducted his trial through the special Iraqi High Tribunal, which sentenced him, along with two of his former aides, to death by hanging for the
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Diez joins PGCL as senior planning engineer

Diez joins PGCL as senior planning engineer

Claro Bito Diez has joined the Pak Gulf Construction Company Ltd (PGCL) as Senior Planning Engineer, said a press release here on Tuesday. He has been working with Al-Rashid Trading Company in Saudi Arabia in the same position.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
LG 100-inch LCD TV makes it to Guinness Book

LG 100-inch LCD TV makes it to Guinness Book

LG Electronics has announced that its 100-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) TV has made it into the 2007, Guinness Book of World Records for being the world's largest. The 2007 edition of the globally renowned Guinness World Records introduced the 100-inc
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
German Consul General visits IoBM

German Consul General visits IoBM

Hans-Joachim Kiderlen, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) in Karachi visited the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) recently. He attended a briefing on the institute and met with the faculty and management staff. He was accompani
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Subsidy in dairy farm sector demanded

Subsidy in dairy farm sector demanded

Dairy Farmers Association Karachi (DFAK) has demanded of the government to grant subsidy for the development of dairy farm sector as the government had granted Rs 22 billion for the development of fertiliser sector, said a press release issued here on Mon
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
SBP governor to address Islamic Banking Conference today

SBP governor to address Islamic Banking Conference today

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor, Dr Shamshad Akhtar will be a keynote speaker in the opening session of the Second Islamic Banking & Money Market Conference 2006, on November 8, said a press release on Tuesday.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
CDA plans to construct three underpasses

CDA plans to construct three underpasses

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has planned to construct three underpasses between IJ Principal road and Khyaban-e-Iqbal to facilitate free flow of traffic on 9th Avenue.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NBP starts customer care programme

NBP starts customer care programme

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) through smiling customer targeting powerful messages to the employees with largest customer based to achieve level of customer satisfaction.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Mobilink completes $250 million debt offer

Mobilink completes $250 million debt offer

Mobilink has completed its first ever high-yield debt offering of $250 million. ABN Amro and Deutsche Bank were lead arrangers. The seven-year bond was 15-time oversubscribed when the order book closed with over 230 investors from 29 countries.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
KFHA chief annoyed over delay in renovation work at harbour

KFHA chief annoyed over delay in renovation work at harbour

Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister and Chairman, Karachi Fisheries Harbour Authority (KFHA), Fakir Muhammad Jaddam Mangrio has asked the concerned officials to remove all impediments and renovation of K-2 Auction Hall be speed up. He said the government woul
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Sindh Assembly session conducted smoothly

Sindh Assembly session conducted smoothly

Sindh Assembly proceedings on Tuesday progressed smoothly as both the treasury and the opposition had decided to accommodate each other's points of view with aplomb and compassion! The session began at 11:20 am, instead of 9:30 am. Speaker Muzaffar Hussei
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Need to use Gulf region excess liquidity for Islamic banking stressed

Need to use Gulf region excess liquidity for Islamic banking stressed

Speakers at the two-day 'Islamic Banking and Money Market Conference', held at a local hotel on Tuesday emphasised the need to look forward to capitalise on excess liquidity available in the Gulf region and other Muslim countries, looking for Shariah-comp
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
KCCI acting chief

KCCI acting chief

Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Senior Vice President A. Abdullah Zaki will act as President in the absence of KCCI President Majyd Aziz, who has left for China to attend Asia Invest Forum China 2006, a press release said here on Monday.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Substandard, unregistered cooking oils on sale

Substandard, unregistered cooking oils on sale

The Consumer Protection Council, Helpline Trust on Tuesday informed the citizens that used and rusted tins are washed, repaired, relabelled and packed with substandard, adulterated and unhygienic cooking oils by unscrupulous manufacturers can be very harm
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Government told to promote three Income Tax Group officers

Government told to promote three Income Tax Group officers

Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court Mr Justice Sabihuddin Ahmed on Tuesday ordered federal government to implement promotion orders of three senior officers of the Income Tax Group in accordance with the earlier directions of the Sindh High Court and re
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
MoU to promote fishing in Balochistan

MoU to promote fishing in Balochistan

Balochistan government and Gwadar Marine International (GMI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday to promote fishing sector in Balochistan and export of fish from Gwadar and Pasni to Europe. The MoU was signed here at the Governor House in a si
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
EU's SPF project achieves positive results

EU's SPF project achieves positive results

The 'Small Project Facility (SPF)--a project that has been designed by European Union (EU) for Asian region particularly Pakistan--has achieved positive results in various sectors such as economic sector, health, education, good governance in different de
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Karachi to have 'Internet Media City'

Karachi to have 'Internet Media City'

Government of Sindh, in order to promote information technology and media in the metropolis, is developing an 'Internet Media City' in Karachi. Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister for Information Technology Noman Saigal said this, while addressing a press con
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
True democracy not far away: Shahbaz

True democracy not far away: Shahbaz

Pakistan Muslim League (N) President Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that the military dictatorship in the country will face its decisive end and the country would soon experience true democracy.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
World moot on population control on December 20

World moot on population control on December 20

Population Welfare Ministry will hold an international conference on December 20, in which experiences of participating countries regarding 'best practices' for achieving the population reduction goals will be shared.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
LPG producers responsible for price hike

LPG producers responsible for price hike

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Distributors Association Pakistan has warned that the LPG distributors would go on strike if their demands are not accepted. Association Chairman Muhammad Irfan Khokhar told newsmen at a press conference, here on Tuesday.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
10 officers of Pak-American Fertilisers Factory sacked

10 officers of Pak-American Fertilisers Factory sacked

The termination of 10 officers from Pak-American Fertilisers Factory, Daud Khel, has created unrest among employees of the factory. After the privatisation of the factory, factory employees have been given golden handshake and the new administration of th
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NGOs condemn Bajaur killings

NGOs condemn Bajaur killings

Civil society organisations on Tuesday staged a protest demonstration against last week's Bajaur bombing of a seminary that killed more then 80 students. A large number of representatives of different civil society organisations participated in the demons
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PIA pre-Haj operation from November 24

PIA pre-Haj operation from November 24

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) pre-Haj operation shall commence from November 24, 2006 and will continue till December 25, while the post Haj flights would start from January 4 and conclude on February 3, 2007.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
High investment inflows show trust in policies: Shaukat

High investment inflows show trust in policies: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday said the high inflows investment into Pakistan from all over the world are a manifestation of investors' confidence in the government's policies and are contributing to higher growth, employment generation and poverty
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
ARD seeks debate over plan to induct army men on top tax jobs

ARD seeks debate over plan to induct army men on top tax jobs

The Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) on Monday filed an adjournment motion in the National Assembly Secretariat, seeking an in-house debate on a reported plan to induct the army personnel on key posts in customs, excise and sales tax.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Comparative tax regimes in Europe and Asia elaborated

Comparative tax regimes in Europe and Asia elaborated

The Member Direct Taxes of Central Board of Revenue (CBR), Salman Nabi, has said the international comparison of different corporate tax regimes could only be done taking into account the overall levies applicable to the corporate sector of that country.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Police to recommend laws against IMEI tampering

Police to recommend laws against IMEI tampering

The Sindh police have decided to submit recommendations to the provincial government for legislation for taking action against those involved in tampering with International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) and making the snatched/stolen cell phone sets r
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Agencies probing case of 'phony minister'

Agencies probing case of 'phony minister'

Intelligence agencies are investigating the case of a 'phony minister' of the State Engineering Corporation (SEC), a subsidiary of Industries Ministry, who used a flag car during a visit to North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) some two weeks ago, official
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Ties with US multidimensional: Kasuri

Ties with US multidimensional: Kasuri

Pakistan and United States strategic partnership is not solely dependent on war against terrorism but are multidimensional, Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri said here on Tuesday.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
President and Prime Minister to attend AIML moot

President and Prime Minister to attend AIML moot

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will inaugurate the three-day International Conference on All India Muslim League (AIML) 1906-1947 on December 18 in the Federal capital while President General Pervez Musharraf will be the chief guest in the concluding session
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Three bridges to be constructed

Three bridges to be constructed

The government announced on Tuesday construction of three much-needed bridges one over Indus River to connect Larkana and Khairpur at a cost of Rs 183.8 million. The announcement came after the executive board meeting of National Highway Authority (NHA) h
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Japan Special Fund pledges $900,000 for power project

Japan Special Fund pledges $900,000 for power project

The Japan Special Fund will provide $900,000 for Power Distribution Enhancement Project of Pakistan to technical project design; economic and financial evaluations; compliance with the national and ADB's safeguard policies; and linkages among economic gro
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'Anti-Musharraf movement not on PPP agenda'

'Anti-Musharraf movement not on PPP agenda'

PPP Punjab Secretary Information, Dr Farzana Raja urged parliamentarians to tender their resignations from the platform of Combined opposition, saying the resignations by only ARD members would be meaningless.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'PML nervous over growing support for MQM in Punjab'

'PML nervous over growing support for MQM in Punjab'

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League (PML) has highly terrified with the growing popularity of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Punjab and it has decided to devise a comprehensive mechanism to counter MQM's growing political activities in Punjab.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Gillani alleges massive corruption in government departments

Gillani alleges massive corruption in government departments

The Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians (PPP-P) Leader Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, former Speaker of National Assembly has demanded of the government to pass on relief to the common man as unabated increase in oil prices has caused rapid decline in the
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Rs 1.22 billion to be spent on 85 road schemes

Rs 1.22 billion to be spent on 85 road schemes

Sialkot District Nazim Muhammad Akmal Cheema said the district government was spending more than Rs 1.22 billion on the implementation of 85 different road schemes. Talking to Business Recorder here on Tuesday, he said the construction on these roa
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
20,000 women councillors complete training

20,000 women councillors complete training

The Ministry of Women Development is imparting training to 28,000 countrywide women councillors, which would be completed in five months for effectively discharging their public duties at grassroots level in March next year.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Textile reforms to continue: minister

Textile reforms to continue: minister

The ongoing 'Textile Relief Package' is just a beginning of textile reforms, which would continue in the years ahead while the prices of electricity and gas are likely to recede within a year.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Government urged to take remedial steps to improve textile sector

Government urged to take remedial steps to improve textile sector

Export orders for next year at the forthcoming Heimtextil Fair in Germany would be adversely affected if immediate remedial measures to stem the declining trend in exports and improvement of textile sector are not set in motion within the next 10 to 15 da
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
President stresses need for vocational education

President stresses need for vocational education

President Pervez Musharraf has said government is concentrating on education and human resource development in the country. In his address on the occasion of the first foundation day ceremony of Army Public Schools and Colleges System (APSACS) here at the
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Enhanced production to benefit Islamic world: Salman

Enhanced production to benefit Islamic world: Salman

The potential of opportunities in the Islamic world will multiply as the Islamic world moves towards improving its share of world production from around 6 percent of global GDP to 20 percent in line with its demographic position.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
OGDC accused of pampering Chinese company

OGDC accused of pampering Chinese company

A presentation was made at the President's office on Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), saying that it was pampering a group, led by China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation (CPECC) to get its contracts through unfair means.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Protocol for ferry service with Mumbai soon: Ghouri

Protocol for ferry service with Mumbai soon: Ghouri

Ports & Shipping, Minister Babar Khan Ghouri on Tuesday said that he would be heading to Delhi towards the end of the current month to sign a shipping protocol to complete formalities for starting Karachi-Mumbai ferry service.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Eid Milan party

Eid Milan party

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is organising an Eid Millan party on November 18, 2006 for Children suffering from cancer. Cured and under treatment children along with their parents are participating in this function. Imran Kh
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Number of suspected VHF patients goes up

Number of suspected VHF patients goes up

The number of suspected patients with symptoms of dengue fever is multiplying with every passing day, as more or less 3,435 persons have so far been admitted till Tuesday evening in different hospitals.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Mobilink reaches 20 million customers

Mobilink reaches 20 million customers

Mobilink announced on Tuesday that it reached its 20 million customers milestone. The achievement moves the company to a new dimension from its original vision of 'reshaping communication' towards reshaping lives. Pakistan regarding this stands third in t
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Shamshad for micro-finance facilities to rural women

Shamshad for micro-finance facilities to rural women

Rural women should be provided more and more micro-finance opportunities aiming to ensure prosperous Pakistan, said State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Tuesday.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Ombudsman rebukes officials of Technical Board

Ombudsman rebukes officials of Technical Board

The provincial ombudsman has permanently debarred the superintendent and deputy superintendent exams of the Board of Technical Education from all assignments due to their negligent and inefficient conduct and also asked them to tender written apology to a
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bail referred to Commission Junction

Bail referred to Commission Junction

A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday referred a bail petition of former office bearer of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Brigadier Iqrar Ali Agha (Retd) to Chief Justice of the august court for its disposal by any other bench as one
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Eight companies submit EoIs for bullet train project

Eight companies submit EoIs for bullet train project

Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that 'bullet train' will be launched from Rawalpindi to Lahore, the eight international companies, including France, Sweden, Spain, Germany, Belgium, America, have shown expression of interest (EoI) in this re
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
First German superstore to be operational in 2007

First German superstore to be operational in 2007

The first superstore of the German Cash and Carry Company, 'Metro' will be functional in Pakistan next year. This was stated by leader of the visiting Chief Executive Officer of Metro Group, Thomas Martin Huburn while speaking at a reception hosted by Pun
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Pakistani entrepreneurs invited to invest in Indonesia

Pakistani entrepreneurs invited to invest in Indonesia

Indonesian Ambassador Anwar Santoso has invited Pakistani businessmen to take the initiative and invest in various economic sectors in Indonesia, as Pakistani products have a good market there and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) should
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Biztek convocation to be held on November 10

Biztek convocation to be held on November 10

The first convocation of Institute of Business Technology (Biztek) will now be held on November 10, which was postponed due to bad weather in September. The convocation-2006 will be presided over by Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan, Governor of Sindh and Patron Bizt
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Sindh University sets up quality enhancement cell

Sindh University sets up quality enhancement cell

The University of Sindh (SU) has established "Quality Enhancement Cell" (QEC) and appointed a senior faculty as its advisor to start the working of QEC. In this connection, a meeting of Deans of all Faculties of the University was convened on Monday for s
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
KSE clarification

KSE clarification

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has clarified that system for conversion of in-house badla is to be proposed by the three stock exchanges to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) by November 10, 2006.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
SECP hailed for setting up 'REITs'

SECP hailed for setting up 'REITs'

The Board of Directors of Small Medium Industrial Leasing Estates Pvt Ltd (SMILE) has felicitated the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on establishment of 'Real Estate Investment Trusts' (REITs) and intent to give permission of real est
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Keamari town roads in dilapidated condition

Keamari town roads in dilapidated condition

Road infrastructure in Keamari Town is in dilapidated condition, causing serious problems to general public, it is learnt. It has been witnessed that many roads in the town are. Since the recent monsoon rains, the road infrastructure in the town has start
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PTCL launches repair work

PTCL launches repair work

The PTCL has promptly started the repairing of over 4,500 phone lines that gone out of order due to the damage to the cable network caused during the construction work by water and sewerage board under Tameer-e-Karachi programme.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Pama for registering vehicles after sales tax payment

Pama for registering vehicles after sales tax payment

Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (Pama) has urged the Sindh government to issue instructions to the motor vehicle registration authorities in the province to register vehicles only after the sales tax is paid and the invoice of the dealer is
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (November 07, 2006) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 08, 2006).
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Tharparkar sugar mills starts issuing indents

Tharparkar sugar mills starts issuing indents

The Tharparkar Sugar Mills has started issuing indents to the sugarcane growers from Tuesday, as it plans to begin crushing on November 11. Deputy General Manager of the mills, Ali Ahmed Chandio told PPI on Tuesday that all the arrangements have been fina
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Tuesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Two Arif Habib Group companies in KSE's top 25

Two Arif Habib Group companies in KSE's top 25

Arif Habib Group achieved a distinction when two of its group concerns featured on the prestigious top 25 list of Karachi Stock Exchange. Pakistan Premium Fund Limited, a closed-end fund managed by Arif Habib Investments is the first private sector closed
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Tuesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Ferguson/PWC may face five-year ban on practice

Ferguson/PWC may face five-year ban on practice

The Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan has referred A F Ferguson, member of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), to its Investigation Committee to see if the firm has engaged in professional misconduct.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Speaker asked to issue production orders of Hashmi

Speaker asked to issue production orders of Hashmi

Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians Senior Vice Chairman Makhdoom Amin Fahim and Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) parliamentary leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Monday wrote to the National Assembly's speaker for the issuance of production order of det
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (November 07, 2006).

Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NWFP Assembly passes hydel development fund, motor vehicles bills

NWFP Assembly passes hydel development fund, motor vehicles bills

The NWFP Assembly on Monday passed Hydel Development Fund and Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bills to promote investment in hydel power generation sector and prevent the use of fake registration and illegal special personal number plates in the province.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (November 07, 2006).

Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NWFP Assembly passes hydel development fund, motor vehicles bills

NWFP Assembly passes hydel development fund, motor vehicles bills

The NWFP Assembly on Monday passed Hydel Development Fund and Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bills to promote investment in hydel power generation sector and prevent the use of fake registration and illegal special personal number plates in the province.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
153 posts still lying vacant in NWFP: PSC

153 posts still lying vacant in NWFP: PSC

The NWFP Public Service Commission during 2005 carried over 4022 posts syllabus and non-syllabus posts to 2006 while 153 posts in different provincial departments remained vacant due to the non-availability of professional competency and eligible candidat
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Opposition seeks details of 'umbrella schemes'

Opposition seeks details of 'umbrella schemes'

Opposition members in the NWFP Assembly on Tuesday asked the provincial government to furnish details of all the projects approved under the 'umbrella schemes' depriving the people of opposition's constituencies of their share in the development programme
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Rs 500 raise approved for class-IV employees

Rs 500 raise approved for class-IV employees

NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani on Tuesday approved a raise of Rs 500 per month in fixed pay of class-IV employees with effect from November 1, 2006. The decision was taken during a meeting presided over by Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani, who si
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
LCCI official's death condoled

LCCI official's death condoled

Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) office-bearer and other members of Executive Committee have expressed their heartfelt sorrow over the demise of brother of former LCCI Senior Vice-President Abdul Basit.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (November 07, 2006).

Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Casa Everz and K Shoes sign MoU

Casa Everz and K Shoes sign MoU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed among Gulf Footwear Company, Casa Everz GMBH Pakistan and K Shoes at Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Tuesday.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (November 07, 2006) and for Wednesday (November 08, 2006).
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
MMA to launch vociferous movement against rulers

MMA to launch vociferous movement against rulers

Qazi Hussain Ahmad, head of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) addressing a press conference here on Tuesday at Mansoora said that Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) in collaboration of other opposition parties would launch a vociferous movement against the present rulers.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
TDM center at Gujranwala to cost Rs 878 million

TDM center at Gujranwala to cost Rs 878 million

Central Development Working Party (CDWP) of the Planning Development Department has approved the PC-1 costing Rs 878 million for establishment of Tool, Dies and Moulds Centre at Gujranwala.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (November 07, 2006).

Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Importance of universities underlined

Importance of universities underlined

Universities play pivotal role in the creation and dissemination of knowledge and help students in shaping up their career. Vice-Chancellor GC University, Lahore Professor Dr Khalid Aftab said this while addressing the students of master's and M.Phil degr
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 07, 2006).

Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Atta stresses linkages with foreign universities

Atta stresses linkages with foreign universities

Professor Dr Atta-ur-Rehman, FRS, Federal Minister, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman and Advisor to the Prime Minister for Science and Technology (S&T), stressed the need for the establishment of linkages between Pakistani and foreign universiti
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 07, 2006).

Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'War on media more powerful than nuclear weapons'

'War on media more powerful than nuclear weapons'

Punjab Agri Marketing Minister, Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon has said that present government was fully aware of the importance of media and freedom being enjoyed by media in the present regime had no precedent in the past.
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
TDAP ordinance promulgated

TDAP ordinance promulgated

The president of Pakistan through presidential ordinance has promulgated the ordinance of Trade Development Authority (TDAP) on Tuesday, which would replace the EPB that has been responsible for export promotion for the last 43 years in the country, sourc
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
TDAP ordinance promulgated

TDAP ordinance promulgated

The president of Pakistan through presidential ordinance has promulgated the ordinance of Trade Development Authority (TDAP) on Tuesday, which would replace the EPB that has been responsible for export promotion for the last 43 years in the country, sourc
Published 08 Nov, 2006 12:00am
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