News Archives for Print - 2007-02-05

Print - 2007-02-05

Singapore shares may scale higher

Singapore share prices could scale higher in the week ahead amid continued upbeat sentiment after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, dealers said.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Hong Kong shares to trade in narrow range

Hong Kong share prices may trade in a narrow range next week being held back by continued worries that China may impose new measures to cool its economy and markets, dealers said Friday.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Federal Reserve helps Wall Street find its legs

Wall Street's rally is back on track after reassuring words from the Federal Reserve and data backing the central bank's premise that the US economy is accelerating with modest inflation pressure.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Australian shares tipped to set new records

Australian shares are expected to continue their record-breaking run next week as interest rates remain on hold, but analysts on Friday warned a short-term correction was also on the cards.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

UK stock market may seek to extend gains

The London stock market, trading close to a six-year peak, will seek to extend gains next week amid an interest rate decision and a fresh batch of company earnings.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Bangladeshi interbank rates

Bangladesh Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Sunday. 69.01/69.05 (previous 69.01/69.08).

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Thai shares likely to rise on improved sentiment

Thai stocks will likely rise next week on improved sentiment after Wall Street hit new highs and the Federal Reserve suggested the US economy was on track, analysts said Friday.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Indian shares to see fresh gains on improved foreign fund buying

Indian shares are set to see further gains from current record levels next week as foreign funds continue a buying spree led by optimism of strong economic growth, dealers said.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Tokyo shares likely to remain firmer

Japanese stocks are likely to firm in the coming week, but investors will become increasingly cautious ahead of a Group of Seven meeting that may take up the weak yen, dealers said on Friday.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Nigeria confirms release of nine Chinese workers

Nine Chinese oil workers kidnapped last month in the restive southern Nigerian state of Bayelsa were freed early Sunday, a senior government official involved in the deal told AFP.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Iran daily banned for 'insulting' article

An Iranian newspaper failed to publish on Sunday amid media reports that it had been banned for an "insulting article" which its editor said had unintentionally offended Sunni Muslims. Iran, which is overwhelmingly Shi'ite Muslim, is wary of any move that

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

WHO warns against false sense of security on bird flu

A World Health Organisation spokesman on Sunday warned that European nations must not be lulled into a false sense of security about bird flu, following an outbreak among poultry in a British farm.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Sri Lanka marks independence day with new peace offer

Sri Lanka marked its independence anniversary Sunday with President Mahinda Rajapakse inviting Tiger rebel proxies in parliament to join his effort to end decades of ethnic bloodshed.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Attacking Iran would be a disaster

Military action against Iran would have disastrous consequences, according to a report released on Monday by a coalition of British-based think-tanks, faith groups and others who urged a new diplomatic push to avert conflict.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Mahathir nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Bosnian groups have nominated Malaysia's former premier Mahathir Mohamad for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for helping the country after its bloody civil war, the Star newspaper reported Sunday. It said that he was nominated by four civil groups in Bosnia sp

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Hill wants 'good beginning' at North Korea nuclear talks

Chief US nuclear envoy Christopher Hill called Sunday for a "good beginning" at upcoming six-party talks on dismantling North Korea's atomic weapons programme. Hill has been in Seoul since Saturday to confer with senior South Korean officials to flesh out

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Bush offers Democrats olive branch on Iraq war

After US intelligence painted a grim picture of George W. Bush's plan for Iraq and as a congressional rebuke loomed, the US president sought bipartisan help from Democrats on bringing the war to an end.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Gaza rivals pull back, free some hostages

Gunmen began withdrawing from Gaza's streets, some hostages were released and many shops reopened on Sunday as a shaky ceasefire appeared to be taking hold in factional fighting between Hamas and Fatah, residents said.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

18 Colombian miners die after explosion

Explosions in a Colombian coal mine killed at least 18 workers in the north-eastern province of Norte de Santander on Saturday, and another 13 were trapped underground and feared dead, an official said on Sunday. "There were 31 men in the mine at the time

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Culture clash in Malaysian switched-at-birth drama

Raised as a Muslim but teased about his Chinese looks, Zulhaidi Omar always felt out of place growing up in an ethnic Malay family, so much so that when he was 13 he walked out of his home.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Maximum funds for treatment of cancer assured

Punjab Health Minister, Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal has said that provincial government is implementing a comprehensive plan to provide better healthcare facilities to the people in the province.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Action against defiant milk sellers ordered

The District Coordination Officer Karachi, Fazlur Rehman, has vowed that the milk in city would sell Rs 28 per liter as suggested by the committee formed by the CDGK.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Musharraf and Shaukat stress just Kashmir solution for peace

President General Pervez Musharraf has stated his four-point proposal on Kashmir, combined with sincerity and goodwill, which could provide a durable solution to break the decades-old deadlock over the dispute of Jammu and Kashmir.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

World moot on water conservation from February 28

A three-day international conference on 'Water Conservation' will be held in Islamabad from February 28 to work out strategy for judicious use of water.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Shujaat and Pervaiz visit Fazl, Akram in hospital

Pakistan Muslim League President Shujaat Hussain and Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi here on Sunday inquired about the health of Fazl-ur-Rehman and NWFP Chief Minister Akram Durrani. They remained with them for some time and prayed for their early rec

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Musharraf's diplomatic skill raises Middle East peace hopes

Amid the worsening Middle East situation, President Pervez Musharraf's diplomatic initiative has raised hopes for a strong collective push by the Muslim world for peace and harmony. Setting aside his pressing engagements at the domestic front, President M

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

15 killed, 24 hurt in various road mishaps

Fifteen persons were killed, while two dozen injured in various road accidents. In first accident, three persons, including a woman, were killed and five others sustained injuries in an accident on Rajana Road, Samundri. According to details, a wagon carr

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

'Government's wrong policies creating law and order situation'

Leader of National Awami Party and Senator Abdur Rahim Mondokhel has said that the 'wrong policies' of the government have created law and order situation in the country.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Asghar demands recovery of money distributed among politicians

Veteran politician and chief of Tehrik-e-Istiqlal, Air Marshal Mohammad Asghar Khan (retd) on Sunday demanded of the government to recover the amount allegedly distributed among the politicians by Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) while forming Islami Jam

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

The rising crime levels in South Africa

As hundreds squeezed into a schoolhouse in KwaZulu-Natal for the funeral of slain historian David Rattray, South Africans were struggling to comprehend why the country's crime levels resembled that of a war zone.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

More terrorist onslaughts expected?

Alas! The moment to wash this blood from our eyes is still not in sight. Am I being a pessimist forecasting more blood in the country? I wish I am proved wrong. But the rational being in me torments me with realistic outlook. Believe me I hate this.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

What use a complaint?

Last week my Sui gas meter was damaged due to construction work. I registered my complaint at the emergency centre of Sui Southern Gas Company. They have given me complaint number.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Open Nallah

Clifton Block -5 Nallah is definitely not only a health hazard for residents of the vicinity, but this open Nallah speaks volumes about the neglect of local health department and administration staff of local area Nazim.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Sialkot Airport

This has reference to the first test flight which landed successfully at the Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL). The Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL), a result of public private partnership is nearing completion and the formal inaugu

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Losing hope, Lebanese seek future abroad

Jad Haider is ready to pack his bags for Germany, fed up with Lebanon's political instability, simmering sectarian strife and economic malaise. "I love this country so much. It's a beautiful country, but honestly I just can't take it any more," said the 3

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

An overview of State Bank's profitability in 2005-06

The calendar year 2005 was the boom year for Pakistan's banking sector in which the banks almost doubled their (pre-tax) profit from Rs 52 billion (2004) to Rs 93.8 billion (2005).

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Solar water purification plants

As a part of its pioneering drinking water project, the Nice Link Trust has established eight solar desalination plants at Ibrahim Haidry and Rehri for purifying municipal water for potable use. Sponsored by the Federal Republic of Germany, the project is

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Sectarian terrorism

According to latest reports, police investigation into the recent suicide bombings in Islamabad, Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan, which left 23 people dead and several others injured, has found leads linking these acts of terrorism to the Taliban.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

283 absconders arrested

The district police arrested 158 proclaimed offenders and 125 absconders during the month of January 2007. In a press briefing, DPO Kasur Syed Ahmed Mobeen said that 164 persons were arrested for allegedly possessing illegal weapons, 81 were arrested for

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

'Pakistan moving on road to progress'

Federal Minister for Women Development and Youth Affairs, Sumaira Malik on Sunday said Pakistan was moving on road to progress under the dynamic leadership of President Pervez Musharraf. She was addressing gatherings during her visit to various villages o

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Grants demanded to open women uplift centres

District Women Development department has demanded more grants to open new development centres to impart non-formal education, awareness and training in multiple disciplines to the girls.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

'Radical steps needed to get textile industry out of crisis'

The Founders Chairman, Khalid Javed Chaudhry, has said that radical steps should be undertaken to get the textile industry out of crisis. If no concrete measures were taken, the storm of unemployment would become unstoppable as a huge number of labourers

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

'Karachi to soon emerge as a modern city'

City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has completed 90 percent work of mega projects at a cost of Rs 21 billion within 6-8 months and Karachi will soon emerge as a modern and beautiful city of the world. This was stated by Rauf Akhtar Farooqi, Project D

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Book on Sufism

The launching of a book on 'Sufism in West' under the aegis of Sufism Council will be held at Punjab House on February 09 at 03 pm. PLM-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain will preside over the launching ceremony. Prominent scholars will express their vi

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Book fair from February 6

Islami Jamiat Talaba (IJT) Karachi is organising a book fair here at Karachi University Gymnasium from February 6-8, 2007 from 9am to 6pm. Vice Chancellor of KU Professor Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui would inaugurate the fair, wherein stalls of more than 5

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Lecture at Punjab University

International Islamic Scholar Dr Fathi Osman will deliver a lecture on "Identity: an Islamic Perspective" at Punjab University Senate Hall, Allama Iqbal Campus on Wednesday, February 7, 2007. Punjab Governor Lieutenant-General Khalid Maqbool (retd) will b

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Abdul Ghafoor laid to rest

The Namaz-e-Janaza of Abdul Ghafoor, elder brother of Hafiz Abdul Sattar, Admin Officer of Aaj Television Lahore office, who was assassinated on Saturday, was offered at Shadaraha Town here, on Sunday evening. He was 38.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Saving eyes from stress guarantees good vision

Eyes are most delicate organs and like all other organs their over-use and misuse may lead to serious problems. The most common eye problem is eye stress. Eye stress is as much a concern as any illness of the body. It makes the eyes tired and you drained

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Need stressed to fight off cancer through awareness

The cancer is a lethal disease but mortality rate owing to this disease could be reduced by creating awareness amongst masses to adopt safety measures.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Tourism potential in NWFP

From the gigantic snow covered mountain peaks in the Northern Areas with heights varying from 1000 to 8000 metres up to the infinite deserts in the south, each of the four provinces of Pakistan offer something different and unique to the tourists.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Minister rejects negative propaganda on Gwadar project

Categorically rejecting negative propaganda on Gwadar project by certain political elements, the Federal Information Minister Muhammad Ali Durrani averred in a press conference here on Sunday that development tempo set in Balochistan would not be allowed

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Minister rejects negative propaganda on Gwadar project

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Minister rejects negative propaganda on Gwadar project

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Lok Virsa holds Yakjehti Mela today

Lok Virsa Shakarparian Islamabad will organise a "Yakjehti Mela" on Monday to mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day. The administration of Lok Virsa is organising this Mela to express solidarity with Kashmiri people especially the Kashmiris living in Indian occ

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

'Kashmir belongs to Kashmiris'

The Rt. Rev. Dr Alexander John Malik, Bishop of Lahore and Moderator Church of Pakistan expressing his solidarity with Kashmiri people has strongly condemned the violation of human rights in occupied Kashmir.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Aitzaz terms parliament a rubber stamp

Central leader of PPP and MNA Aitzaz Ahsan has said that the government did not take parliament seriously and it is not now a superior institution.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

IPRI to hold seminar from February 13

Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) will hold an International seminar "Quest for energy - security in Asia" in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) here at a local hotel on February 13-14.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Four cops hurt in road mishap

Four policemen including SHO were injured when an oil tanker hit a police mobile on the National Highway near here on Sunday. A team of Qazi Ahmed police station headed by the SHO was patrolling on the National Highway near the Sakrand Sugar Mills when an

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Qayyum against human rights abuses in Indian occupied Kashmir

Ex-president, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and supreme leader of Muslim Conference, Sardar Abdul Qayyum Khan on Sunday asked the Pakistan International Human Rights Organisation (PIHRO) to raise human rights violations in Kashmir on international forums.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Commodity markets: prices inch up in a shortened week

Substantial changes were market in Jodia Bazar in chemicals sector Caustic Soda flakes Saudia .(Per Kg) turned higher by Rs 1 to Rs 34, Sodium Sulphate was down by 10 paisa to Rs 9.20, NJ Taiwan close with gain of Rs 7 to Rs 121, and oxalic acid China end

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Surf Excel does it again

Renowned detergent brand 'Surf Excel' of the Unilever Pakistan has once again excelled in cleaning efficacy by launching a new look of existing Surf Excel. According to the press release, the new Surf Pack which the Unilever calls 'Splat Pack' is a new re

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

SSGC crew installs 62-metre steel bridge for gas line

The installation of 62-metre long steel structure bridge for placing 42-inch gas pipeline at the site of Pakistan Steel sea water intake in the Bin Qasim industrial Area, currently in its final stage of completion, is an incredible feat of engineering, un

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

36 schools to be upgraded

As many as 36 schools in the metropolis would be upgraded as the `model' ones. This was stated by an official of the Education Department of the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) while talking to APP.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

'Energy sources vital for progress'

Punjab Minister for Forests Dr Ashfaq-ur-Rehman has said that sources of energy are vital for the progress of the country and in order to bridge the gap between demand and supply of energy and fire wood, maximum number of trees should be planted.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Islamabad Traffic Police to install mobile weigh station

Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) will install 'mobile weigh station' to check overloading on highways especially on Kashmir and Islamabad highways.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Activity picked up on last day on short cotton crop report

Vacations have been taking tolls of normal trading in cotton as ginners should have been longing to let stock out lest import of cotton started. Monday and Tuesday all markets were closed and reopening session witnessed nothing very spectacular, except th

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Activity picked up on last day on short cotton crop report

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

PML-N to hold Kashmir rally today

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), federal capital chapter would hold Kashmir Solidarity rally on Monday (February 5) in order to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

PPP and PML (N) agree to revive 'true democracy'

Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and Pakistan People's Party have agreed on formation of an impartial interim government so that the coming general election could be made transparent, PPP acting chief Amin Faheem said after meeting Nawaz Sharif in London.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

PPP and PML (N) agree to revive 'true democracy'

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Supreme Court resumes hearing of missing persons' case February 6

A full bench of the Supreme Court (SC) headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry will resume hearing of the missing persons' case on Tuesday.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Sultan doubts Indian sincerity over Kashmir solution

Former AJK prime minister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry on Sunday asked Indian leaders to honour their commitment made before the world community and grant right to self-determination to the Kashmiri people in accordance with the United Nations Security Council

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

'Underpass to be constructed at Muslim Town'

Punjab Minister for Communication and Works, Chaudhry Zaheer-ud-Din Khan has said that underpass would be constructed at Muslim Town to reduce traffic pressure at Ferozepur Road.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Four held with illegal weapons

Bannu police in its drive against anti-social elements arrested four and recovered three klashnikoves, one pistol and 46 cartridges from them.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Free medical camp

A three-day free eye camp was held here with the co-operation of "the Society for the prevention and cure of Blindness". More than 1000 eye patients attended OPD. The eye camp will continue for 3 days. It is expected that due to heavy rush of patients cam

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

All set to observe Kashmir Day in Sialkot

All arrangements have been finalised to express solidarity with Kashmiri brethren who are struggling for their rights of self-determination for the last six decades.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

PML leader shot dead in Faisalabad

A PML leader was shot dead over an old rivalry near Awaghat on Jaranwala-Faisalabad road here on Sunday. Jaranwala Police said former UC Nazim and PML Jaranwala secretary-general, Mian Saleem, was going from Chak 65-GB in his car to drop his two children

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

'Aquatic pollution hits fish production'

Director General Fisheries Punjab, Dr Muhammad Ayub has said that aquatic pollution has adversely effected fish production in natural water bodies of the province and this shortage can be made up only through fish farming.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Clash of civilisation around the corner: scholar

Noted scholar, ex-chief adviser to late Khan-e-Azam Kalat Ahmed Yar Khan and Founder of Association of Coloured People of the World Khan Muhammad Hussain Khan has said that the clash of civilisation is around the corner.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Rawalpindi district government warns profiteers, adulterators

The District government has taken strict notice of the profiteers and sub-standard commodities being sold in Sasta Bazaars of the metropolis besides directing the Administrator Market Committee to keep strong check on these bazaars.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Registration for desert jeep rally from February 6

The registration of adventure-hungry drivers would begin from February 6 for participation in third annual Cholistan desert jeep rally to be held on March 9-11 near Derawar Fort, Bahawalpur.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Problem of 'ghost teachers' exists on limited scale

The problem of 'ghost teachers' exists even in the city of Karachi but on a limited scale. This was pointed out by the Executive District Officer (EDO) Education, City District Government Karachi (CDGK), Ms. Fakhar Karim.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

PIA completes post-Haj operations

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced the very successful completion of the post-Haj Operations on Sunday. With this, the entire Haj Operation, both pre and post, was completed flawlessly, says a PIA press release. The post-Haj Operations re

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

'Afaq' trained 30,000 teachers

'Afaq', an amalgam of five educational channels, including Islami Nizamat Taleem Pakistan, Al Ghazali Trust, Hira Foundation, Red Crescent and Green Crescent, has imparted training to 30,000 teachers working in 4,000 institutions in the country.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

7,000 small industrial units planned

The Punjab government will establish 7,000 small industrial units in the province, which would help overcome unemployment and poverty problem. Provincial Minister for Public Health Engineering, Sardar Hassan Akhtar Moakal said this while addressing a func

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Students asked to acquire professional level education

Principal Officer US Consulate in Lahore, Bryan D Hunt, on Sunday urged upon the Pakistani students to acquire skills up to professional level in commerce, business and technical sectors to contribute significantly to the national economy.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

MMA holds 'save Kashmir' rally today

The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) will hold "Save Kashmir Rally" here on Monday to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir. The main objective of the rally on Kashmir Solidarity Day is to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people particularly in I

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Setting up of SDA's governing body ordered

Sindh Minister for Local Government, Katchi Abadies and Special Development, Muhammad Hussain Khan has directed formation of Governing Body of Sehwan Development Authority (SDA) so as to accelerate the pace of various development projects, specially in ho

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

MMA's single party cannot take decision: Fazl

Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal Secretary General and leader of opposition in National Assembly, Fazlur-Rehman has said that single party cannot take decision about boycotting assembly session, and added that all decisions would be taken from MMA platform.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Women rights workshop held

A one-day workshop to raise awareness in women about their legal rights were organised by Mufad-e-Niswan Trust in co-ordination with Pakistan Women Lawyers Association in Shah Faisal Town on Sunday.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Jamaat-e-Islami MPs not to attend house till MMA Council meeting: Liaquat

Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) Deputy General Secretary and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Naib Amir Liaquat Baloch said on Sunday that JI legislators would not attend any house session till the next meeting of the MMA Supreme Council.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

IBTA inspectors visit PIMS blood bank

A team of inspectors of the newly established Islamabad Blood Transfusion Authority (IBTA) has carried out an inspection for the registration of the Blood Bank of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Seminary students refuse to vacate library building

Girl students of Jamia Hafsa have categorically refused to vacate Modern Children Library unless the government rebuilds the mosques demolished by the authorities concerned in the federal capital.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Advanced medical centre to be set up in Muzaffarabad

The government will establish a state-of-the-art medical centre in AJK city of Muzaffarabad to help rehabilitate 2005 earthquake victims with spinal cord injuries.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

R&D cell set up

In line with Central Board of Revenue (CBR)'s reform initiatives, a research & development centre has been established at the Regional Tax Office, Lahore, which will be supervised by Chaudhry Safdar Hussain, additional commissioner, Departmental Represent

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

President to be re-elected in uniform: Pervaiz

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has urged the people to re-elect General Pervez Musharraf as president in uniform as he has strengthened the country in every sector and improved its image in the world. He said that President Pervez Musharraf

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Six kids killed in rail accident

Six children, resident of Basti Gharib Abad near railway situation Bahawalpur, were killed on Sunday while crossing the railway line. According to police sources, six children namely Asif, Zahid, Amir, Shan, Zafar and Saeed were playing near railway line.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Six kids killed in rail accident

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Switzerland ready to pay for fight against climate change

More than 80 percent of Swiss people are ready to use their car less and to pay more for alternative energy to fight climate change, according to an opinion poll published Sunday.

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

China and US eye Pakistan''''s textile industry

The Pakistan Cotton Ginners'''' Association (PCGA) released its fortnightly cotton arrival and disposal figures up to 31st January, 07 on last Saturday. According to this report, total arrivals are reported at 11,928,506 local weight bales, total sales (m

Published 05 Feb, 2007 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 10	278.78
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 10	278.58
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 10	157.84
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 10	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 10	1.22
Euro to USD / Jan 10	1.02

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 10	5,824.15
India Sensex / Jan 10	77,378.91
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 10	39,100.40
Nasdaq / Jan 10	19,146.19
Hang Seng / Jan 10	19,064.29
FTSE 100 / Jan 10	8,248.49
Dow Jones / Jan 10	41,910.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 10	20,214.79

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 9	237,483
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 10	76.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 10	18,785
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 10	2,716.80
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 10	67.01
Petrol/Litre / Jan 11	252.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd / Jan 10 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	8.34 ▲ 1.00 (13.62%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Jan 10 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	8.67 ▲ 0.89 (11.44%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 10 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	8.76 ▲ 0.88 (11.17%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Jan 10 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.22 ▲ 0.22 (11.00%)
Sakrand Sugar / Jan 10 Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited(SKRS)	12.27 ▲ 1.12 (10.04%)
Dadex Eternit / Jan 10 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	70.40 ▲ 6.40 (10.00%)
D.M. Textile / Jan 10 D.M. Textile Mills Limited(DMTX)	70.54 ▲ 6.41 (10.00%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jan 10 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	137.50 ▲ 12.50 (10.00%)
Mehmood Tex / Jan 10 Mehmood Textile Mills Limited(MEHT)	658.91 ▲ 59.90 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Jan 10 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.52 ▼ -0.67 (-10.82%)
S.G.Power / Jan 10 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	8.47 ▼ -1.00 (-10.56%)
JS Mom. Factor ETF / Jan 10 JS Momentum Factor ETF(JSMFETF)	13.42 ▼ -1.58 (-10.53%)
Liven Pharma / Jan 10 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	144.61 ▼ -16.07 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Jan 10 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	32.40 ▼ -3.60 (-10.00%)
Suhail Jute / Jan 10 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	126.67 ▼ -14.07 (-10.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.85 ▼ -7.09 (-9.99%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 10 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	55.40 ▼ -6.15 (-9.99%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jan 10 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	11 ▼ -1.20 (-9.84%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	195,296,323 ▼ -0.06
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	48,682,503 ▼ -0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	35,460,848 ▲ 0.06
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 10 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	31,825,296 ▲ 0.77
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jan 10 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	23,629,459 ▲ 0.34
Pak Elektron / Jan 10 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	23,144,464 ▲ 1.09
Lotte Chemical / Jan 10 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	19,944,268 ▼ -0.24
Air Link Com. / Jan 10 Air Link Communication Limited(AIRLINK)	15,918,682 ▼ -5.65
B.O.Punjab / Jan 10 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	15,645,082 ▲ 0.01

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