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Print - 2006-11-19
Micro-credit for women

Micro-credit for women

State Bank Governor Shamshad Akhtar has called for greater access to micro-finance for women, particularly in rural areas, to make Pakistan prosperous. Talking to a TV channel, she said that micro-finance is successful when people can get together, and sh
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
New highways

New highways

Malaysia has agreed to undertake three highway projects in Pakistan, which will surely make a valuable addition to Pakistan's existing communication infrastructure. To be executed on BOT basis, these projects include Karachi Northern Bypass, Rawalpindi-Ta
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Paper price raised

Paper price raised

All Pakistan Pulp Paper and Board Mills Association and Recycle Paper Manufacturing Association have unanimously announced 10 to 15 percent increase in prices of paper. The decision was taken at a joint meeting of the two associations held here on Friday.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Askari Bank to provide loan to PDDC: MoU inked

Askari Bank to provide loan to PDDC: MoU inked

Pakistan Dairy Development Company (PDDC) and Askari Commercial Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to provide loans to dairy farmers in Pakistan to increase the production of milk and other dairy products.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
UVAS seminar on fish farming from November 27

UVAS seminar on fish farming from November 27

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore is arranging an international conference on "Solving problems of freshwater fish farming in Pakistan" on November 27 and 28.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Sindh turns into real basin of oil and gas exploration

Sindh turns into real basin of oil and gas exploration

Sindh has turned out as a real basin for oil and gas exploration as Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) struck Unar 1 field -in a row forth discovery in the province and fifth as a whole during the last three months.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
KKH upgrading contract to be signed next week

KKH upgrading contract to be signed next week

Pakistan and China are likely to sign formal contract for up-gradation and expansion of Karakoram Highway (KKH). Under the agreement to be signed during the forthcoming visit of President Hu Jintao, initially the Chinese government will provide $40 millio
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
80 percent rural population under-fed

80 percent rural population under-fed

Out of total 120 districts in Pakistan, 74 are deficient in food, while 80 percent of the rural population is 'food-insecure', says a study.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Sale of badminton rackets, shuttlecocks up by 90 percent

Sale of badminton rackets, shuttlecocks up by 90 percent

The sales of badminton rackets and shuttlecocks have moved up by 90 percent and sports tracksuits and sweaters by 50 percent during last one month on the arrival of chilly season in the metropolis, said sports market analysts on Saturday.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NOC to be issued to Abad members only: minister

NOC to be issued to Abad members only: minister

Sindh Minister for Local Government, Katchi Abadies and Spatial Development Muhammad Hussain Khan has directed Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA) to issue NOC for any housing project only to those builders and developers who are members of Associat
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Vehicle owners to get their original registration files

Vehicle owners to get their original registration files

The owners of new and old vehicles would be returned their original registration files within 15 days. This was stated by Sindh Minister for Excise and Taxation Shabbir Ahmed Qaimkhani while talking to newsmen after a departmental meeting here Saturday.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Huge quantity of antiques seized

Huge quantity of antiques seized

Drug Enforcement Cell of Customs has seized a huge quantity of antiques valuing millions of dollars from export consignment of wooden furniture destined to Sharjah, UAE, said a press release issued here on Saturday.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Government urged to provide subsidy to soccer ball makers

Government urged to provide subsidy to soccer ball makers

Chairman Pakistan Sports Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PSGMEA) Professor Sheikh Safdar Sandal has said that the Sialkot based soccer ball manufacturers and exporters are in dire need of the advanced manufacturing technology, its education
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan asked to focus on education

Pakistan asked to focus on education

British Member Parliament Harry Cohen has said that Pakistan needs to focus on education if it wants to avail the benefits of technological advancements being made by the West.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'Pak-French ties continue to grow'

'Pak-French ties continue to grow'

Pakistan and France have cordial relations and it would continue to grow in the years ahead. This was stated by Gilles F. Bonnaud, former Consul General of France in Karachi while inaugurating Al-Mehrab Tibbi Imdad (AMTI), a free hospice for poor cancer p
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Mehmood Ali laid to rest

Mehmood Ali laid to rest

Minister of State for Cabinet Division and Tehrik-e-Takmeel-e-Pakistan chief Mehmood Ali was laid to eternal rest at main graveyard here on Saturday.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Agricultural tools industry to be upgraded

Agricultural tools industry to be upgraded

Provincial government has prepared a detailed plan for upgrading the agricultural tools manufacturing industry on modern lines and its upgradation in the Punjab.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Cricketers' Guild pays tribute to Irfan Shaikh

Cricketers' Guild pays tribute to Irfan Shaikh

To felicitate Cricketers' Guild of Pakistan President and Vice President of Karachi City Cricket Association (KCCA) Muhammad Irfan Shaikh for his valuable services for the promotion of sports in Pakistan, a dinner was hosted by the members of Cricketers'
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Ideas 2006: Polish defence team due on November 20

Ideas 2006: Polish defence team due on November 20

A six-member Polish defence delegation, headed by Secretary of State and Vice Minister of National Defence, Marek Zajakala, is due to arrive here on Monday to attend 'Ideas 2006, Fourth Defence Exhibition and Seminar', beginning from November 20, 2006 her
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Ibad opens inter-city bus terminal

Ibad opens inter-city bus terminal

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan on Saturday inaugurated the inter-city bus terminal at Yousuf Goth, RCD Highway. Addressing on the occasion, he said shifting of bus terminals out of the city would not only help improving traffic flow but also reducin
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Shaukat phones Altaf Hussain

Shaukat phones Altaf Hussain

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has held telephonic talks with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Altaf Hussain and thanked the MQM's support in the approval of Women Protection Bill (WPB) in the National Assembly.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan Post holds moot

Pakistan Post holds moot

The Pakistan Post and Telegraph organised a conference on "Quality of Service" at Postal Staff College here on Saturday. The conference was attended by all the Postmasters General, Regional Deputy Postmasters General, Regional Director Postal Life Insuran
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Lahore-Karachi train journey time to be curtailed

Lahore-Karachi train journey time to be curtailed

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that rail journey time from Lahore to Karachi will be curtailed four to five hours, as 46 railway crossings are being closed on this track and the next year would be celebrated as "railways year."
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan and Romania discuss ways to enhance cooperation

Pakistan and Romania discuss ways to enhance cooperation

Khurshid M. Kasuri Foreign Minister talking to Deputy Prime Minister of Romania Bodgan Pascu at the Foreign Office expressed satisfaction at the growing co-operation and exchange of high-level visits between Pakistan and Romania.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'Unregistered Afghan DPs can't stay after December 31'

'Unregistered Afghan DPs can't stay after December 31'

United Nations High Commissionerate for Refugees (UNCHR) has announced that Afghans refugees in Pakistan who failed to get them registered till December 31, 2006 would not be allowed to stay in Pakistan.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'SunWash' facility available in Rawalpindi

'SunWash' facility available in Rawalpindi

Regis de Blente, the French Ambassador to Pakistan and Air Marshal Shahid Hamid (Retd.), Chairman Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) jointly inaugurated the first solar-powered car wash facility (SunWash) in Pakistan at Total Parco's Rising Sun f
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Taxing small traders: Pakistan not alone to face the problem

Taxing small traders: Pakistan not alone to face the problem

The problem of taxing small businessmen is not confined to Pakistan alone. Malaysian and Indonesian tax authorities are also facing the same problem, which needs monitoring of taxpayers' profiles, effective audit and simplified procedures for encouraging
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Peshawarites protest against establishment of toll plazas

Peshawarites protest against establishment of toll plazas

Peshawarites on Saturday joined hands with Security Council, an organisation comprising traders, labour unions, lawyers and political workers against the establishment of toll plazas at the entry points of the city by the City District Government.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Action against hotels offering sheesha in offing

Action against hotels offering sheesha in offing

District administration is contemplating action against hotels, offering sheesha hubble-bubble at their premises. Dr Ehtasham Anwar, Assistant Commissioner, Islamabad Rural, told Business Recorder on Saturday.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Two medical stores sealed in Islamabad

Two medical stores sealed in Islamabad

Two medical stores in posh areas of the federal capital were sealed on Saturday for violating different provisions of Drug Act, 1976. The stores were raided by Drug Inspector Sardar Shabbir Ahmed in line with the Drug Act, 1976.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Senate summoned to meet on Tuesday

Senate summoned to meet on Tuesday

With the Women Protection Bill most likely to be on top of the agenda, President General Pervez Musharraf on Saturday summoned the Senate to meet on November 21. According to a notification, the Senate will meet for its 33rd session at the Parliament Hous
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Women's role in eradicating social evils highlighted

Women's role in eradicating social evils highlighted

Women can play vital role in eradicating social evils through their education, if provided with better opportunities, said Chairperson Senate Standing Committee on Education, Science and Technology Razina Alam Khan on Saturday.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Archaeological sites to be documented, registered: minister

Archaeological sites to be documented, registered: minister

Federal Minister for Culture, Dr G.G. Jamal has said that in collaboration with Unesco, the Archaeological sites through out the country will be documented and mapping. In the first phases, we have selected 6-Districts in NWFP.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
WPB is in line with Quran and Sunnah: minister

WPB is in line with Quran and Sunnah: minister

Federal Minister for Women Welfare and Youth Affairs Sumera Malik has said that Women Protection Bill (WPB) passed by the National Assembly was in line with Quran and Sunnah.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
FBI to train FIA's SIG against cyber crimes: Sherpao

FBI to train FIA's SIG against cyber crimes: Sherpao

US intelligence agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) would impart training to a special investigation team of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to check cyber crimes and boost counter terrorism capabilities of the agency; said Federal Interi
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
More laws in process on women's rights: Prime Minister

More laws in process on women's rights: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said here on Saturday that the Women Protection Bill was the first step towards women's emancipation, empowerment and protection of their rights, and the government has started work on another piece of legislation to ensure the
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
LFO may politicise the army institution, seminar told

LFO may politicise the army institution, seminar told

Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saiduzzaman Siddiqui has said that the sanctification of Legal Framework Order (LFO) by the elected parliament has not only opened the door for permanent role of armed forces in the government but it is likely to p
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Japanese Professor delivers lecture

Japanese Professor delivers lecture

In order to overcome water shortage problem in Fukuoka metropolitan area in Japan, large scale sea water desalination plant was constructed at the cost of US $400 million.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Directive to start work on roads for rainwater disposal

Directive to start work on roads for rainwater disposal

Mian Amer Mahmood District Nazim, Lahore on Saturday directed to start work on second phase of drain for the disposal of rainwater from Mall Road, GPO, Nabaha Road and adjacent areas within this month which would cost Rs 30 million.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Indonesian plane crashes: 12 feared dead

Indonesian plane crashes: 12 feared dead

A small twin-engine passenger plane has crashed in Indonesia's remote eastern province of Papua and all 12 on board are feared dead, Papua police spokesman Kartono Wangsadisastra said on Saturday.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Indonesian plane crashes: 12 feared dead

Indonesian plane crashes: 12 feared dead

A small twin-engine passenger plane has crashed in Indonesia's remote eastern province of Papua and all 12 on board are feared dead, Papua police spokesman Kartono Wangsadisastra said on Saturday.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Cement output to touch 47 million tons by 2009

Cement output to touch 47 million tons by 2009

Cement production will be around 47 million tons by year 2009 with the expansion in production capacity of the existing 28 units, which will be enough to meet both domestic and export needs, it is learnt.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Cement output to touch 47 million tons by 2009

Cement output to touch 47 million tons by 2009

Cement production will be around 47 million tons by year 2009 with the expansion in production capacity of the existing 28 units, which will be enough to meet both domestic and export needs, it is learnt.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Cement output to touch 47 million tons by 2009

Cement output to touch 47 million tons by 2009

Cement production will be around 47 million tons by year 2009 with the expansion in production capacity of the existing 28 units, which will be enough to meet both domestic and export needs, it is learnt.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
TDAP members from private sector announced

TDAP members from private sector announced

The Commerce Ministry has notified the names of ten members of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) from the private sector. The names of the private sector members are Musharraf Hai, Faisal Iftikhar, Noman Wazir, Sohail Wajahat Siddiqui, Qasim
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
TDAP members from private sector announced

TDAP members from private sector announced

The Commerce Ministry has notified the names of ten members of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) from the private sector. The names of the private sector members are Musharraf Hai, Faisal Iftikhar, Noman Wazir, Sohail Wajahat Siddiqui, Qasim
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
TDAP members from private sector announced

TDAP members from private sector announced

The Commerce Ministry has notified the names of ten members of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) from the private sector. The names of the private sector members are Musharraf Hai, Faisal Iftikhar, Noman Wazir, Sohail Wajahat Siddiqui, Qasim
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
No action being taken against tax defaulters: Yusuf

No action being taken against tax defaulters: Yusuf

Central Board of Revenue (CBR) Chairman Abdullah Yusuf has said that neither any action is being taken against tax defaulters nor the federal government has asked CBR for preparation of any list in this regard.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
No action being taken against tax defaulters: Yusuf

No action being taken against tax defaulters: Yusuf

Central Board of Revenue (CBR) Chairman Abdullah Yusuf has said that neither any action is being taken against tax defaulters nor the federal government has asked CBR for preparation of any list in this regard.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
No action being taken against tax defaulters: Yusuf

No action being taken against tax defaulters: Yusuf

Central Board of Revenue (CBR) Chairman Abdullah Yusuf has said that neither any action is being taken against tax defaulters nor the federal government has asked CBR for preparation of any list in this regard.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Muslim states tax conference from November 22

Muslim states tax conference from November 22

Foreign delegates would start arriving in Islamabad on November 20 for attending the Third Technical Conference of the Association of Tax Authorities of Islamic Countries (ATAIC). The four-day conference of top tax officials of the Muslim World will be in
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Muslim states tax conference from November 22

Muslim states tax conference from November 22

Foreign delegates would start arriving in Islamabad on November 20 for attending the Third Technical Conference of the Association of Tax Authorities of Islamic Countries (ATAIC). The four-day conference of top tax officials of the Muslim World will be in
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Muslim states tax conference from November 22

Muslim states tax conference from November 22

Foreign delegates would start arriving in Islamabad on November 20 for attending the Third Technical Conference of the Association of Tax Authorities of Islamic Countries (ATAIC). The four-day conference of top tax officials of the Muslim World will be in
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Nearly 60 killed, scores missing in Afghanistan floods

Nearly 60 killed, scores missing in Afghanistan floods

Nearly 60 people were dead and 100 still missing days after flash floods washed away mudbrick villages in western Afghanistan, officials said Saturday as Nato choppers flew in emergency aid.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Wapda chairman''s contract extended

Wapda chairman''s contract extended

The Ministry of Water and Power has extended the contract period of Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Tariq Hameed. According to a notification issued here by the ministry of Water and Power, the contract of Wapda chairman, which expi
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Wapda chairman's contract extended

Wapda chairman's contract extended

The Ministry of Water and Power has extended the contract period of Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Tariq Hameed. According to a notification issued here by the ministry of Water and Power, the contract of Wapda chairman, which expi
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Wapda chairman's contract extended

Wapda chairman's contract extended

The Ministry of Water and Power has extended the contract period of Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Tariq Hameed. According to a notification issued here by the ministry of Water and Power, the contract of Wapda chairman, which expi
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
ADB mulling over $300 million grant for IAFSP

ADB mulling over $300 million grant for IAFSP

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is considering providing $320 million for Improving Access to Financial Services Programme (IAFSP) in Pakistan to provide significant benefits and will have positive impacts on the poor.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Four more US firms get subpoenas

Four more US firms get subpoenas

Four more companies confirmed on Friday they received subpoenas from the antitrust division of the US Justice Department and the US Securities and Exchange Commission in a probe of bid rigging for deals to invest municipal bond proceeds.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
China's Great Wall Motor eyes US market

China's Great Wall Motor eyes US market

China's Great Wall Motor Co Ltd plans to sell vehicles to the United States for the first time next year and expand its presence in Europe after shipping 500 sports utility vehicles (SUV) to Italy earlier in the year, its general manager said on Saturday.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Germany jails 9/11 hijackers' friend before sentencing

Germany jails 9/11 hijackers' friend before sentencing

Germany's top appeals court ruled on Friday that a Moroccan friend of the September 11 hijackers should be returned to jail while he waits to receive a new sentence for abetting mass murder.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Pentagon to seek $115 million for terror trials

Pentagon to seek $115 million for terror trials

The Pentagon will ask Congress for $115 million to build a court complex at its Guantanamo Bay military base to try suspected Taliban and al Qaeda members for war crimes, a Defence Department spokesman said on Friday.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
EU and US must move on farming to ease WTO deal: China

EU and US must move on farming to ease WTO deal: China

The United States and the European Union need to make concessions on the key issue of farm subsidies to break a deadlock in global trade talks, according to Chinese Commerce Minister Bo Xilai.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'US threatened by international law'

'US threatened by international law'

A top Bush administration official on Friday said the European Union, the United Nations and other international entities increasingly are using international law to challenge US powers to reject treaties and protect itself from attack.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Three CBR members given double-pay package

Three CBR members given double-pay package

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has given double-pay package to three Board Members from November 1, 2006. Those who will get the special pay package are: CBR Member Direct Taxes Salman Nabi (BS-21); Member Sales Tax Ms Mussarat Jabeen (BS-21); and Mem
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Three CBR members given double-pay package

Three CBR members given double-pay package

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has given double-pay package to three Board Members from November 1, 2006. Those who will get the special pay package are: CBR Member Direct Taxes Salman Nabi (BS-21); Member Sales Tax Ms Mussarat Jabeen (BS-21); and Mem
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Three CBR members given double-pay package

Three CBR members given double-pay package

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has given double-pay package to three Board Members from November 1, 2006. Those who will get the special pay package are: CBR Member Direct Taxes Salman Nabi (BS-21); Member Sales Tax Ms Mussarat Jabeen (BS-21); and Mem
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Core inflation declines to 5.7 percent in October

Core inflation declines to 5.7 percent in October

Core inflation as well as headline inflation in the country declined during October 2006. Core inflation, measured as non-food non-energy (NFNE) was recorded at 5.7 percent and trimmed mean core inflation 6.4 percent compared with 7.8 and 7 percent, respe
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Core inflation declines to 5.7 percent in October

Core inflation declines to 5.7 percent in October

Core inflation as well as headline inflation in the country declined during October 2006. Core inflation, measured as non-food non-energy (NFNE) was recorded at 5.7 percent and trimmed mean core inflation 6.4 percent compared with 7.8 and 7 percent, respe
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Core inflation declines to 5.7 percent in October

Core inflation declines to 5.7 percent in October

Core inflation as well as headline inflation in the country declined during October 2006. Core inflation, measured as non-food non-energy (NFNE) was recorded at 5.7 percent and trimmed mean core inflation 6.4 percent compared with 7.8 and 7 percent, respe
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Rs 50 billion needed for reviving textile exports

Rs 50 billion needed for reviving textile exports

Rs 50 billion would be needed for reviving the exports of textiles, whose potential is estimated around $24 billion. This is the finding of the report submitted by Zubair Motiwala in May on the directives of the Prime Minister.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Rs 50 billion needed for reviving textile exports

Rs 50 billion needed for reviving textile exports

Rs 50 billion would be needed for reviving the exports of textiles, whose potential is estimated around $24 billion. This is the finding of the report submitted by Zubair Motiwala in May on the directives of the Prime Minister.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Rs 50 billion needed for reviving textile exports

Rs 50 billion needed for reviving textile exports

Rs 50 billion would be needed for reviving the exports of textiles, whose potential is estimated around $24 billion. This is the finding of the report submitted by Zubair Motiwala in May on the directives of the Prime Minister.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
CBR to approach SBP for tax collection reconciliation

CBR to approach SBP for tax collection reconciliation

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will approach the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for reconciliation of data on banking services, as Federal Excise Duty (FED) collection result from these services is not satisfactory.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
CBR to approach SBP for tax collection reconciliation

CBR to approach SBP for tax collection reconciliation

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will approach the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for reconciliation of data on banking services, as Federal Excise Duty (FED) collection result from these services is not satisfactory.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
CBR to approach SBP for tax collection reconciliation

CBR to approach SBP for tax collection reconciliation

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will approach the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for reconciliation of data on banking services, as Federal Excise Duty (FED) collection result from these services is not satisfactory.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
KSE holds session for converting in-house Badla to CFS

KSE holds session for converting in-house Badla to CFS

The management of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has announced that a special session for conversion of In-house badla to regular Continuous Funding System (CFS) was successfully arranged here on Saturday.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
KSE holds session for converting in-house Badla to CFS

KSE holds session for converting in-house Badla to CFS

The management of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has announced that a special session for conversion of In-house badla to regular Continuous Funding System (CFS) was successfully arranged here on Saturday.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
KSE holds session for converting in-house Badla to CFS

KSE holds session for converting in-house Badla to CFS

The management of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has announced that a special session for conversion of In-house badla to regular Continuous Funding System (CFS) was successfully arranged here on Saturday.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Workshop on housing finance in Islamic banking ends

Workshop on housing finance in Islamic banking ends

A two-day workshop on housing finance in Islamic Banking organised by Al-Huda Centre of Islamic Banking and Islamic Economics was concluded here on Friday. The workshop was aimed at introducing Islamic banking in housing finance sector.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'Punjab PPPP supported WPB'

'Punjab PPPP supported WPB'

Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) Punjab has supported Woman Protection Bill in the National Assembly because of its commitment to more than 50 percent woman of the country. This was stated by Farzana Raja Information Secretary Punjab Chapter
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Benazir hails party MNAs for passing WPB

Benazir hails party MNAs for passing WPB

Pakistan Peoples Party chairperson Benazir Bhutto on Friday congratulated the countrymen and her party on the passage of Women Protection Bill.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
MMA rejects government invitation for dialogue: Baloch

MMA rejects government invitation for dialogue: Baloch

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal Deputy Secretary General and Jamaat-i-Islami Naib Amir Liaquat Baloch has rejected government invitation for dialogue on new Women Protection Bill (WPB) tabled by Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain in the N
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Another MMA MNA may resign on November 20

Another MMA MNA may resign on November 20

Another Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal member of the National Assembly Farid Paracha is expected to resign as MNA on Monday against the passage of the Women Protection Bill (WPB). Paracha from Lahore will be the fourth MNA quitting the lower house of the parliam
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Next US vote on India nuclear deal may be in December

Next US vote on India nuclear deal may be in December

The US Congress, following a strong Senate vote, aims to complete work in early December on legislation to allow nuclear co-operation with India for the first time in three decades.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
CD stores raided for copyright violations

CD stores raided for copyright violations

The Corporate Crime Circle of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) raided the CD stores in Raja Bazar for copyright violations and for producing pirated software materials here on Saturday. The FIA arrested five persons besides it sealed three CD stores
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
APHC team to visit Pakistan soon

APHC team to visit Pakistan soon

Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has announced that an APHC team will soon visit Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir to discuss various proposals for the resolution of Kashmir dispute.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Mirza Tahir returns home

Mirza Tahir returns home

Mirza Tahir Hussain, the Briton released from a Pakistani jail after spending 18 years on death row, said upon returning home on Friday that he wanted to use the "great gift" of his freedom to get to know his family again.
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
MMA meeting on December 7

MMA meeting on December 7

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) has convened a joint meeting of all its members of senate, national and four provincial assemblies on December 7 and 8 in Islamabad, to finalise a strategy to submit resignations from the National Assembly as well as four pro
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
MMA resignations from National Assembly create confusion

MMA resignations from National Assembly create confusion

The news of intended resignations by MMA members of National Assembly has lent an element of inevitability to their colleagues' quitting the National Assembly, which may become a reality as soon as the House is called to meet early next month, analysts sa
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
MMA resignations from National Assembly create confusion

MMA resignations from National Assembly create confusion

The news of intended resignations by MMA members of National Assembly has lent an element of inevitability to their colleagues' quitting the National Assembly, which may become a reality as soon as the House is called to meet early next month, analysts sa
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bidding for 90 percent HPFL shares on November 20

Bidding for 90 percent HPFL shares on November 20

The Privatisation Commission (PC) will hold bidding for the sale of minimum of 90 percent shares of Hazara Phosphate Fertilisers Ltd (HPFL), owned by National Fertilisers Corporation of Pakistan (NFC), on Monday, December 4 at 10 am in the conference room
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bidding for 90 percent HPFL shares on November 20

Bidding for 90 percent HPFL shares on November 20

The Privatisation Commission (PC) will hold bidding for the sale of minimum of 90 percent shares of Hazara Phosphate Fertilisers Ltd (HPFL), owned by National Fertilisers Corporation of Pakistan (NFC), on Monday, December 4 at 10 am in the conference room
Published 19 Nov, 2006 12:00am
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