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Print - 2007-04-12
Plan of action for women empowerment

Plan of action for women empowerment

The government is preparing a national plan of action for giving respectable place and empowerment to the women while a number of women welfare projects have been completed. Punjab Minister for Women Development, Ashifa Riaz stated this while talking to a
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
'Government wants to bring industrial revolution'

'Government wants to bring industrial revolution'

Punjab Minister for Information Technology Abdul Aleem Khan has said that the present government wants industrial revolution in the country and is making sincere and serious efforts to achieve this goal.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Ajoka condemns holding of non-arts function

Ajoka condemns holding of non-arts function

The senior theatre practitioners of Ajoka on Wednesday condemned the holding of a non-arts function by the Prime Minister at the newly built National Centre of Creative Arts in Islamabad.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Lawyers protest continues

Lawyers protest continues

The lawyers community observed token strike against the suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftkhar Muhammad Chaudhry, and boycotted the courts for one hour on Wednesday. The bar members staged hunger strike camp in the bar premises to express solida
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Asad Amanat Ali Khan laid to rest

Asad Amanat Ali Khan laid to rest

Classical singer Asad Amanat Ali Khan, who died of heart attack in London on Sunday, laid to rest at Mominpura graveyard, here on Wednesday. Earlier, his body was flown from London through a PIA flight at 8.45 am, that was received at the Lahore airport b
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Obituary

Obituary

Major Muhammad Shari (Retd), father of General Officer Commanding Major General Raheel Shari and Major Shabbir Shari Shaheed died on Wednesday after a brief illness. Namaza-e-Janaza of the deceased was offered after Maghrib prayers on Wednesday at Nisar C
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
LCCI body chief concerned over energy crisis

LCCI body chief concerned over energy crisis

Chairman, LCCI Standing Committee on Customs, Tariff Valuation and Imports, Irfan Qaisar has expressing his grave concern over deepening energy crisis in the country and urged the government to allow duty-free import of solar cells and batteries to promot
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Liberal policy to promote industry in Punjab

Liberal policy to promote industry in Punjab

The Punjab government has constituted the Board of Management (BoM) for the execution of development works/up-gradation of infrastructure in small Industrial Estate-I, Gujrat.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
UN tourism body to help eliminate poverty

UN tourism body to help eliminate poverty

The United Nations tourism agency has teamed up with Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) to help promote development, eliminate poverty and support tourism ahead of the Soccer World Cup in South Africa in 2010.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
IGI Funds assigned "AM3-" asset manager rating

IGI Funds assigned "AM3-" asset manager rating

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has assigned an asset manager rating of "AM3-" to IGI Funds Limited (IGI FL). The rating reflects the company's strong capacity to manage the risks inherent in asset management and the asset manager meets high inv
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf assures large-scale uplift of Sialkot

Musharraf assures large-scale uplift of Sialkot

President General Pervez Musharraf has said that drastic steps were being taken to overcome water, gas and energy shortage for fulfilling the future needs of the country. Addressing a public meeting at Sialkot Garrison Park here on Wednesday.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf assures large-scale uplift of Sialkot

Musharraf assures large-scale uplift of Sialkot

President General Pervez Musharraf has said that drastic steps were being taken to overcome water, gas and energy shortage for fulfilling the future needs of the country. Addressing a public meeting at Sialkot Garrison Park here on Wednesday.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf assures large-scale uplift of Sialkot

Musharraf assures large-scale uplift of Sialkot

President General Pervez Musharraf has said that drastic steps were being taken to overcome water, gas and energy shortage for fulfilling the future needs of the country. Addressing a public meeting at Sialkot Garrison Park here on Wednesday.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
England crush Bangladesh

England crush Bangladesh

England beat Bangladesh by four wickets in their World Cup Super Eights match at the Kensington Oval here on Wednesday. Scores: Bangladesh 143 all out; England 144/6 in 44.5 overs.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
England crush Bangladesh

England crush Bangladesh

England beat Bangladesh by four wickets in their World Cup Super Eights match at the Kensington Oval here on Wednesday. Scores: Bangladesh 143 all out; England 144/6 in 44.5 overs.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
30 killed in Algiers suicide bombings

30 killed in Algiers suicide bombings

Bombs killed 30 people in Algeria's capital on Wednesday, attacks claimed by al Qaeda that raised fears the north African oil exporter was slipping back into the intense political violence of the 1990s. One of the blasts, believed to be a suicide bombing,
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
30 killed in Algiers suicide bombings

30 killed in Algiers suicide bombings

Bombs killed 30 people in Algeria's capital on Wednesday, attacks claimed by al Qaeda that raised fears the north African oil exporter was slipping back into the intense political violence of the 1990s. One of the blasts, believed to be a suicide bombing,
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf urges philanthropists to help ailing humanity

Musharraf urges philanthropists to help ailing humanity

President Pervez Musharraf has emphasised the need for public private partnership for the promotion of health sector to provide maximum health facilities to the masses. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of Sughra Shafi Hospital here on Wednesday.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Photo session plan shelved

Photo session plan shelved

The government has shelved the plan to have group photos of Federal and State Ministers with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, fearing that this would send wrong signals to the public and create doubts in their minds about the government.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (April 11, 2007).

Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Photo session plan shelved

Photo session plan shelved

The government has shelved the plan to have group photos of Federal and State Ministers with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, fearing that this would send wrong signals to the public and create doubts in their minds about the government.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
KKI closing rates of currency notes

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Wednesday (April 11, 2007).

Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
DAP price slashed by Rs 310 per bag

DAP price slashed by Rs 310 per bag

The fruitful results of government announcement of Rs 400 per bag subsidy on phosphatic fertilisers have started trickling down into the market as their prices have been slashed by Rs 310 per bag, dealers told Business Recorder.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
DAP price slashed by Rs 310 per bag

DAP price slashed by Rs 310 per bag

The fruitful results of government announcement of Rs 400 per bag subsidy on phosphatic fertilisers have started trickling down into the market as their prices have been slashed by Rs 310 per bag, dealers told Business Recorder.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
DAP price slashed by Rs 310 per bag

DAP price slashed by Rs 310 per bag

The fruitful results of government announcement of Rs 400 per bag subsidy on phosphatic fertilisers have started trickling down into the market as their prices have been slashed by Rs 310 per bag, dealers told Business Recorder.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 11, 2007).

Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 11, 2007).

Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 11, 2007).

Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Top Islamabad officers tender apology to Supreme Court

Top Islamabad officers tender apology to Supreme Court

Top brass of Islamabad Administration including Chief Commissioner Khalid Pervez, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ali, Inspector General Police Iftikhar Ahmad, Senior Superintendent Police Captain (Retd) Zafar Iqbal and Deputy Superintendent of Police Jamil
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Top Islamabad officers tender apology to Supreme Court

Top Islamabad officers tender apology to Supreme Court

Top brass of Islamabad Administration including Chief Commissioner Khalid Pervez, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ali, Inspector General Police Iftikhar Ahmad, Senior Superintendent Police Captain (Retd) Zafar Iqbal and Deputy Superintendent of Police Jamil
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Bulls' might remains unchallengeable

Bulls' might remains unchallengeable

The might of the bulls remained unchallenged on the stock market for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday and the KSE-100 index crossed 11,800 points level, closing at 11,894.96 points level with a gain of 121.06 points. The KSE-30 index surged by 140.7
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Bulls' might remains unchallengeable

Bulls' might remains unchallengeable

The might of the bulls remained unchallenged on the stock market for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday and the KSE-100 index crossed 11,800 points level, closing at 11,894.96 points level with a gain of 121.06 points. The KSE-30 index surged by 140.7
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Bulls'' might remains unchallengeable

Bulls'' might remains unchallengeable

The might of the bulls remained unchallenged on the stock market for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday and the KSE-100 index crossed 11,800 points level, closing at 11,894.96 points level with a gain of 121.06 points. The KSE-30 index surged by 140.7
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
BRIndex30 posts 115.84 points gain

BRIndex30 posts 115.84 points gain

On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened in the green zone, at 12,839.49, and closed at 12,908.69 points, with a positive change of 115.84 points, and percentage change of 0.91. It experienced intra-day high of 12,933.04 and low of 12,782.88, with volume of 228
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
BRIndex30 posts 115.84 points gain

BRIndex30 posts 115.84 points gain

On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened in the green zone, at 12,839.49, and closed at 12,908.69 points, with a positive change of 115.84 points, and percentage change of 0.91. It experienced intra-day high of 12,933.04 and low of 12,782.88, with volume of 228
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
UBL to issue $250 million bonds to raise Tier II capital

UBL to issue $250 million bonds to raise Tier II capital

United Bank Ltd (UBL) plans to issue an overseas bond worth up to $250 million to raise Tier II capital, a senior official at the country's third largest bank said on Wednesday. Aameer Karachiwala, group chief financial officer of UBL, said plans for the
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
UBL to issue $250 million bonds to raise Tier II capital

UBL to issue $250 million bonds to raise Tier II capital

United Bank Ltd (UBL) plans to issue an overseas bond worth up to $250 million to raise Tier II capital, a senior official at the country's third largest bank said on Wednesday. Aameer Karachiwala, group chief financial officer of UBL, said plans for the
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
UBL to issue $250 million bonds to raise Tier II capital

UBL to issue $250 million bonds to raise Tier II capital

United Bank Ltd (UBL) plans to issue an overseas bond worth up to $250 million to raise Tier II capital, a senior official at the country''s third largest bank said on Wednesday. Aameer Karachiwala, group chief financial officer of UBL, said plans for the
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
UBL to issue $250 million bonds to raise Tier II capital

UBL to issue $250 million bonds to raise Tier II capital

United Bank Ltd (UBL) plans to issue an overseas bond worth up to $250 million to raise Tier II capital, a senior official at the country''''s third largest bank said on Wednesday. Aameer Karachiwala, group chief financial officer of UBL, said plans for t
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Bulls rule the roost on LSE

Bulls rule the roost on LSE

Mainly supported by fertilisers, banks and selective petroleum scrips, share prices maintained the rising posture on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Wednesday, with the index finishing with a fresh gain of 1.18 percent.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Bulls rule the roost on LSE

Bulls rule the roost on LSE

Mainly supported by fertilisers, banks and selective petroleum scrips, share prices maintained the rising posture on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Wednesday, with the index finishing with a fresh gain of 1.18 percent.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
ISE bullish

ISE bullish

Gainers outclassed losers on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh buying spree in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in upward direction amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index was up by 28.18 points, as it moved from 2,667.84 to 2,696.02 p
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
ISE bullish

ISE bullish

Gainers outclassed losers on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh buying spree in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in upward direction amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index was up by 28.18 points, as it moved from 2,667.84 to 2,696.02 p
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan's first cement cargo reaches India

Pakistan's first cement cargo reaches India

The first cement cargo from Pakistan has arrived at Rs 155 a bag, which is at a discount to domestic prices, local media reports said. The cement bag is priced at Rs 155 per bag, against the domestic price of Rs 225-240 per bag.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Customs stops dismantling of ship with hazardous material

Customs stops dismantling of ship with hazardous material

Customs authorities at Quetta have disallowed dismantling of a vessel, berthed at Gadani ship breaking yard. The ship contains hazardous insulation, and had already been rejected by India and Bangladesh to avoid environmental problems.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Customs stops dismantling of ship with hazardous material

Customs stops dismantling of ship with hazardous material

Customs authorities at Quetta have disallowed dismantling of a vessel, berthed at Gadani ship breaking yard. The ship contains hazardous insulation, and had already been rejected by India and Bangladesh to avoid environmental problems.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Wednesday (April 11, 2007).

Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Customs stops dismantling of ship with hazardous material

Customs stops dismantling of ship with hazardous material

Customs authorities at Quetta have disallowed dismantling of a vessel, berthed at Gadani ship breaking yard. The ship contains hazardous insulation, and had already been rejected by India and Bangladesh to avoid environmental problems.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Wapda inefficiency main cause of power outages: Jatoi

Wapda inefficiency main cause of power outages: Jatoi

The failure of Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) to manage and take necessary steps for power generation is the main cause of power outages in the country, said minister for water and power Liaquat Ali Jatoi on Wednesday.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Wapda inefficiency main cause of power outages: Jatoi

Wapda inefficiency main cause of power outages: Jatoi

The failure of Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) to manage and take necessary steps for power generation is the main cause of power outages in the country, said minister for water and power Liaquat Ali Jatoi on Wednesday.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Wapda inefficiency main cause of power outages: Jatoi

Wapda inefficiency main cause of power outages: Jatoi

The failure of Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) to manage and take necessary steps for power generation is the main cause of power outages in the country, said minister for water and power Liaquat Ali Jatoi on Wednesday.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Member To Member

Member To Member

Members have subsequently reported the transactions on Wednesday (April 11, 2007).

Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Multan Bar cancels membership of 16 lawyers

Multan Bar cancels membership of 16 lawyers

The District Bar Multan has cancelled the membership of 16 lawyers, including a female, for participating in the Lawyers' convention organised by the Punjab government. "We have expelled the black sheep from our ranks who had made abortive attempt to stab
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
'Kalash tribe not remnant of Greek soldiers of King Alexander'

'Kalash tribe not remnant of Greek soldiers of King Alexander'

George Lefeuvre, well known French anthropologist, sociologist and historian described the antecedents of the Kalash people at a mixed gathering of Pakistani and foreigners. He cleared the fallacious thinking that the tribe was a remnant of the Greek sold
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Teachers urged to contribute for research culture development

Teachers urged to contribute for research culture development

The Vice Chancellor University of Sindh Mazharul Haq Siddiqui has said that faculty members and books are real soul of the Universities and urged upon the teachers to contribute for development of research culture at the campus.
Published 12 Apr, 2007 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 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
KBCA, cantonment board to jointly enforce building by-laws

KBCA, cantonment board to jointly enforce building by-laws

A high-level meeting presided by Sindh Minister for Local Government, Katchi Abadis and Spatial Development, Muhammad Hussain Khan decided that Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA) would extend technical assistance to cantonment board for effective i
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (April 11, 2007) and the forecast for Thursday (April 12, 2007).
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
LNG terminal: firms asked to submit technical, financial proposals

LNG terminal: firms asked to submit technical, financial proposals

The Sui Southern Gas Co (SSGC) asked the seven short listed joint ventures companies to submit technical and financial proposals by September, this year for setting up its LNG Terminal project for the import of 3.5 Million Tons Per Annum (MTPA) of LNG at
Published 12 Apr, 2007 12:00am
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