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Print - 2007-04-30
Russia buries Rostropovich close to Yeltsin

Russia buries Rostropovich close to Yeltsin

Cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich was buried on Sunday close to late President Boris Yeltsin. Their widows leaned on each other and wept. Yeltsin's widow joined Rostropovich's, soprano Galina Vishnyevskaya, at Moscow's Novodevichye cemetery wher
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Olmert under fire over leaked Lebanon war report

Olmert under fire over leaked Lebanon war report

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert responded stoically on Sunday to his reported censure in a Lebanon war inquiry report that could shape his political fate. The government-appointed Winograd Commission will issue on Monday interim findings focusing on the first
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Sri Lanka rebels launch air raid on oil targets

Sri Lanka rebels launch air raid on oil targets

Sri Lankan Tamil Tiger rebel planes bombed two oil facilities near the capital on Sunday, causing minor damage and tripping air defences that plunged the city into darkness, the air force said.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
US may meet with Iran at Iraq conference: Rice

US may meet with Iran at Iraq conference: Rice

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Sunday she would not rule out meeting with her Iranian counterpart on the sidelines of a multinational conference on Iraq security next week. "I will not rule out that we may encounter each other," she said.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
PMA's seminar today

PMA's seminar today

Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Karachi and Pakistan National Forum on Women's Health (PNFWH) in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) is organising a seminar on 'Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Compilations (Fistulae) in
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
SNP demands halt to Goths demolition

SNP demands halt to Goths demolition

Sindh National Party (SNP) leaders Ashraf Noonari, Ashfaque Qadri, Akhtar Noonari, Mushtaq Memon and Shakil Gopang have said that issuance of land ownership rights to aliens and demolition of Sindhi Goths in Hyderabad should be halted with immediate.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Arrangements for Sufi festival finalised

Arrangements for Sufi festival finalised

Stakeholders here finalised arrangements for ' Sufi festival' to be held in Karachi. In this regard a meeting was held in the Governor's House, with Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan in the chair.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Government fully supports free and independent media: Durrani

Government fully supports free and independent media: Durrani

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Muhammad Ali Durrani has said the government supports freedom of expression and it fully promotes a free and independent media. Speaking in a PTV programme, he said, free and independent media was a hallmark of t
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Mugabe's refugees struggle for status in exile

Mugabe's refugees struggle for status in exile

Mawise Gumba was confident that he would have little trouble finding work in his old profession as a maths teacher when he turned his back on his native Zimbabwe and crossed the border into Mozambique.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
We admire the Aaj team

We admire the Aaj team

Democracy: The word really pinches my mind, when I see our own government not executing it practically. Some of us might think of my standpoint as biased. Nevertheless, let me bring on the truth before them, that freedom of speech is the bas
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
CBR's Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) system

CBR's Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) system

The ADR system could prove to be a highly effective, confidence inspiring, low cost system for the CBR, provided it is properly monitored. The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi in its recent seminar, as reported by Daily Business Recorder on 23 A
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Rover's diary: so what next on the streets

Rover's diary: so what next on the streets

Tammy Haq raised a question the other day, in her programme on TV, that why civil society is not coming out against the government? Lawyer Faisal Siddiqui felt that the NGOs' liberal elite have been depoliticized. The ambivalent liberals, he said, feel th
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Sudan's forgotten refugees complain of world neglect

Sudan's forgotten refugees complain of world neglect

Adam Ibrahim was born at this refugee camp 25 years ago, after his parents fled what is now called Eritrea. He never saw his home country and thinks his own children may be born as refugees. "That is if I survive here in the first place," he said.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Housing projects for government employees

Housing projects for government employees

An upward trend in construction of residential facilities in Pakistan is noticeable in view of acute housing shortage. The government is taking various concrete steps to tackle the situation of price hike in lands and provide cost effective houses to low
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Heed to what jurists say

Heed to what jurists say

The report of the International Commission of Jurists, which concluded its week long visit to Pakistan on Thursday, makes a terribly upsetting reading. Of course, most of the information in the four-page "preliminary observations," released by the ICJ rep
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Differing perceptions of economic challenges

Differing perceptions of economic challenges

Speaking at the Pakistan Development Forum (PDF) 2007, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and the representatives of donor agencies presented almost contrasting views of the economy. While the Prime Minister emphasized mainly positive developments, the donors hi
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Income Tax Bar presents award to SHC CJ

Income Tax Bar presents award to SHC CJ

The Income Tax Bar Association Karachi on Saturday awarded its first ever pride of performance award to Chief Justice, High Court of Sindh (SHC), Justice Sabihuddin Ahmed, on the occasion of Golden Jubilee of the body.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
'Efforts under way to make Sindh polio-free'

'Efforts under way to make Sindh polio-free'

Director General Health Services Sindh Dr Hadi Bux Jatoi has said that all out efforts are being made to make Sindh a polio-free province of the country and successful completion of three-day Anti-Polio Campaign in all 23 districts is a part of this pledg
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Karachi Railway Div surpasses revenue targets

Karachi Railway Div surpasses revenue targets

The Karachi Railway Division has been able not only to meet but surpass the revenue targets given on account of freight and passenger traffic. This can be judged from the point that Pakistan Railway met 1,000 wagons target of its entire system in the mont
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
KWSB approves Rs 1.82 billion projects

KWSB approves Rs 1.82 billion projects

Development Working Party of Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB), which met under the chair of Managing Director of Board Brigadier Iftikhar Haider, has approved Rs1.826billion water and sewerage projects for different parts of the city.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
541 personnel of Sindh Reserve Police promoted

541 personnel of Sindh Reserve Police promoted

Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Sindh Reserve Police, Ghulam Asghar Sheikh, has said that 541 personnel of SRP have been promoted in different ranks with immediate effect.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Rs 1.120 million released for scholarships

Rs 1.120 million released for scholarships

The University of Sindh has approved and released an amount of Rs 1.120 million as full free ship, half-free ship and bursary to 1,239 students of the university for the year 2007. The university's Deans recommended applications of the meritorious and des
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
DHCL earns Rs 354 million profit

DHCL earns Rs 354 million profit

Dawood Hercules Chemicals Limited (DHCL) has earned Rs 354 million as profit after tax in the first quarter (January-March) ended March 2007 as compared to Rs 422 million in the corresponding period in 2006.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
DHCL earns Rs 354 million profit

DHCL earns Rs 354 million profit

Dawood Hercules Chemicals Limited (DHCL) has earned Rs 354 million as profit after tax in the first quarter (January-March) ended March 2007 as compared to Rs 422 million in the corresponding period in 2006.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Rs 114.204 million being spent to set up civil services

Rs 114.204 million being spent to set up civil services

Sindh Minister for Revenue Dr Irfan Gul Magsi has said that the government is spending an amount of Rs 114.204 million for the establishment of Sindh Civil Services and Rural Development Academy (SCSRDA) with the objective to create skilled and trained ma
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Government urged not to ban wheat exports

Government urged not to ban wheat exports

The Union of Small & Medium Enterprises (Unisame) has urged government not to ban exports of wheat all of a sudden as the SME wheat exporters will suffer huge losses and irreparable loss will be caused to their reputation.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Building steel bridges: Japan puts condition of EIA for funding CDGK

Building steel bridges: Japan puts condition of EIA for funding CDGK

Japan government has placed a condition on the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) to fulfil prerequisite condition of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to get Rs2.55 billion soft loan for constructing five steel bridges at various locations in th
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Ibad for making PQA industrial area model zone

Ibad for making PQA industrial area model zone

Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan has given immediate orders and necessary directives to all concerned departments to transform PQA industrial area as a model industrial zone by considering a possibility to establish a Facilitation Committee of PQA an
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Zero Point interchange design approved

Zero Point interchange design approved

The construction work on much-awaited Zero Point Interchange costing Rs 1.1 billion will start in June, a senior Capital Development Authority (CDA) official told APP here on Sunday.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Strategy to promote cottage industry on cards

Strategy to promote cottage industry on cards

Provincial Minister for Industries Muhammad Ajmal Cheema has said that work on a comprehensive strategy to promote the small and cottage industries on modern lines has been started and in this regard four Common Facility Centres in Punjab having modern ma
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
'Nadra dispersing valuable data to government departments'

'Nadra dispersing valuable data to government departments'

National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has been serving the national interests by accumulating and dispersing valuable computerised data to government departments. General Manager Nadra Brigadier Aleem M Ahmed (Retd) told the participants of
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Terror attack will not weaken mission to serve people: Sherpao

Terror attack will not weaken mission to serve people: Sherpao

Federal Minister for Interior, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said on Sunday that terrorist attack would not weaken his determination and he will continue his mission of serving people with more dedication and commitment.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Dug-up roads causing health problems for Karachiites

Dug-up roads causing health problems for Karachiites

Clouds of dust hovering over areas near dug-up roads of Karachi are causing serious healthcare problems for Karachiites, besides inconvenience to millions of commuters due to crippling road jams.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Labour Day to be celebrated on May 1

Labour Day to be celebrated on May 1

International Labour Day May 1 will be observed world-wide on Tuesday to commemorate the historic struggle and efforts of working people. The origin of May Day was bound up with the struggle for the shorter workday - a demand of major political significan
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
43-kilometre portion of N-75 to be opened by December: NHA

43-kilometre portion of N-75 to be opened by December: NHA

Construction work of Islamabad-Muzaffarabad Highway (N-75) is in progress and its first 43-kilometre portion will be opened for traffic by the end of current year, sources in National Highway Authority (NHA), Ministry of Communications told APP on Sunday.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
'PPDB should utilise both hydel and thermal power resources'

'PPDB should utilise both hydel and thermal power resources'

Punjab Minister for Power Chaudhry Armaghan Subhani has said that in order to meet the power demands in the province, Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB) should utilise both hydel and thermal power resources.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Annual coal production in Punjab rises to 600,000 tons

Annual coal production in Punjab rises to 600,000 tons

Punjab Minister for Mines and Minerals (M&M) Muhammad Sibtain Khan has said that the overall annual production of coal has increased up to 600,000 tons in Punjab which would be further increased by discovering new reserves in various areas.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Agriculture Forum criticises government's attitude

Agriculture Forum criticises government's attitude

Agri Forum Pakistan has said that government's indifferent attitude, unnecessary delay in purchasing wheat from farmers, Food Department's meager arrangements, shortage of bardana (bags) and limited number of purchase centres have become major obstacles i
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Cotton market: KCA spot rate slashed by Rs 25

Cotton market: KCA spot rate slashed by Rs 25

The ginners quietly bowed to pressure as new crop arrival started and consumers continued to maintain pressure during the week under review. Introduction of Bt cotton from 2007-08 has generally been welcomed and its seems growers will now be better prepar
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Cotton market: KCA spot rate slashed by Rs 25

Cotton market: KCA spot rate slashed by Rs 25

The ginners quietly bowed to pressure as new crop arrival started and consumers continued to maintain pressure during the week under review. Introduction of Bt cotton from 2007-08 has generally been welcomed and its seems growers will now be better prepar
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
'Collective resignations vital'

'Collective resignations vital'

Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal President Qazi Hussain Ahmed has stressed the need to visualise joint policy for stressing the President Pervez Musharraf to doff uniform.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Rs 1.33 million disbursed among Mustahqeen in March

Rs 1.33 million disbursed among Mustahqeen in March

Punjab Minister for Zakat and Ushr Khadim Hussain Wattoo has said that 8 District Zakat Offices have disbursed Rs 1.33 million among Mustahqeen in the month of March, this year.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
JKCHR for extending UN programme for fishermen

JKCHR for extending UN programme for fishermen

London based Jammu and Kashmir Council for Human Rights (JKCHR) has welcomed United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) decision to make greater efforts to lift fishermen out of poverty and reduce the overexploitation of threatened fish stocks
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Russia-made explosives used in suicide attack

Russia-made explosives used in suicide attack

Investigators on Sunday started probe of a suicide attack in rally of Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao in Charsadda. The investigation team visited the place of the incident to collect evidences from the place.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
High-level team to probe Charsadda blast: Durrani

High-level team to probe Charsadda blast: Durrani

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Muhammad Ali Durrani said that a high level investigation into Charsadda suicide bomb blast had started in which 28 persons were killed and 52 injured.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Three killed in mishap

Three killed in mishap

Three persons were killed on Sunday when a truck plunged into a deep ravine at Kairo in Kohistan district. The truck was on its way from Gilgit to Mansehra, when the incident took place.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Gunny bags shortage hits farmers

Gunny bags shortage hits farmers

Hundreds of wheat growers and farmers have strongly protested against the shortage of gunny bags in Bajwat's far off 85 bordering villages along the Working Boundary.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Incentives for business community sought

Incentives for business community sought

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Sheikh Abdul Waheed Sandal has urged the federal government to announce the special package of incentives to the Pakistan's business community for strengthening and boosting the national economy of
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Warm and humid weather forecast

Warm and humid weather forecast

The Met Office has forecast warm and humid weather with maximum temperature of 33 to 35 degrees centigrade in Karachi on Monday. Very hot weather has been predicted for rest of region.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
'Education For All' Walk held in Balochistan

'Education For All' Walk held in Balochistan

The Unesco and NCHD jointly organised a 'Education For All' Walk here on Sunday to create awareness among the masses about the education being their basic human right.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Asfandyar elected ANP president for third time

Asfandyar elected ANP president for third time

Senator Asfandyar Wali Khan has been elected President of Awami National party unopposed for third term. The Central General Council of the ANP elected Asfandyar Wali Khan as President in its meeting held on Sunday. Chief Election Commissioner Haji Muhamm
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf's efforts change Indian attitude: AJK Prime Minister

Musharraf's efforts change Indian attitude: AJK Prime Minister

AJK Prime Minister Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan on Sunday said President Pervez Musharraf's diplomatic efforts for the resolution of Kashmir issue have changed the attitude of Indian leadership, terming it a positive change.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf enquires after health of Sherpao on telephone

Musharraf enquires after health of Sherpao on telephone

President General Pervez Musharraf, who is now in Turkey on the last leg of his four-nation visit, on Saturday night enquired about the health of Interior Minister Aftab Sherpao on telephone.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Forex victims alleged Senator Gulzar for not paying Rs 1 billion

Forex victims alleged Senator Gulzar for not paying Rs 1 billion

The victims of Eglal Global Forex company have alleged Senator Gulzar and his companions for not paying Rs one billion they owed to them. As many as 60 victims of Eglal Global Forex company, led by Abdul Monim Karar, Shahzad Mehboob.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
MMA decision on presidential polls next week: Fazl

MMA decision on presidential polls next week: Fazl

Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) Central Secretary General and Opposition leader in the National Assembly Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that MMA party heads' meeting would be held in the first week of May to decide its policy regarding the next presidential
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Fourth kidnapped child released on ransom

Fourth kidnapped child released on ransom

The parents of fourth child, kidnapped from Metroville and Frontier Colony areas of SITE Town Karachi in last three months, have also got their loved one released from the clutches of kidnappers on payment of ransom.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Kamal vows to end plastic bag culture

Kamal vows to end plastic bag culture

Nazim Karachi Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that it was proved from the contemporary study that chemicals produced during the burning process of polythene bags generate germs of cancer, therefore, public health and their collective interest could not be put
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Motorola to open CaRing Pakistan customer care centres

Motorola to open CaRing Pakistan customer care centres

Motorola has announced the opening of CaRing Pakistan Customer Care Centres in major cities of the country to provide warranty and after-sales service to Motorola GSM Handsets and accessories.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Lord Mayor of Port Louis Mauritius in Karachi

Lord Mayor of Port Louis Mauritius in Karachi

The Lord Mayor of Port Louis, Mauritius, Reza Issack along with a delegation arrived in Karachi on Sunday at the invitation of City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal. The Lord Mayor of Port Louis and City Nazim Karachi would sign a joint statement on Monday at 2pm
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Government to improve standard of rural areas people: Prime Minister

Government to improve standard of rural areas people: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday said the government is committed to improving the living standard of people, especially in the rural areas. Talking to a group of farmers, in Bahatar area, in district Attock, during his unscheduled visit to participa
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
One soldier and three militants killed in Waziristan

One soldier and three militants killed in Waziristan

A Pakistani solider and three suspected militants were killed during a pre-dawn exchange of fire on Sunday in a restive tribal area bordering Afghanistan, officials said. The soldier was killed when suspected militants fired rockets and small arms fire at
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
One soldier and three militants killed in Waziristan

One soldier and three militants killed in Waziristan

A Pakistani solider and three suspected militants were killed during a pre-dawn exchange of fire on Sunday in a restive tribal area bordering Afghanistan, officials said. The soldier was killed when suspected militants fired rockets and small arms fire at
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Tremors jolt Gwadar

Tremors jolt Gwadar

The earthquake tremors of medium intensity measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale jolted the Gwadar port town area on Sunday. Gwadar was hit by tremors at 11.35am.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: surge in money supply continues

MONEY WEEK: surge in money supply continues

A month ago, on March 17, the incremental money supply during FY07 stood at Rs 335.5 billion or 9.82 percent after having dropped from Rs 350.2 billion or 10.25 percent on March 10. It was hoped that growth in money supply would still continue though it m
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: surge in money supply continues

MONEY WEEK: surge in money supply continues

A month ago, on March 17, the incremental money supply during FY07 stood at Rs 335.5 billion or 9.82 percent after having dropped from Rs 350.2 billion or 10.25 percent on March 10. It was hoped that growth in money supply would still continue though it m
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: surge in money supply continues

MONEY WEEK: surge in money supply continues

A month ago, on March 17, the incremental money supply during FY07 stood at Rs 335.5 billion or 9.82 percent after having dropped from Rs 350.2 billion or 10.25 percent on March 10. It was hoped that growth in money supply would still continue though it m
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Malians vote for president

Malians vote for president

Voters in Mali cast their ballots on Sunday in an election expected to give President Amadou Toumani Toure a second term at the helm of one of the world's poorest countries.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Ethiopia rebels free Chinese oil workers

Ethiopia rebels free Chinese oil workers

Ethiopian rebels freed seven Chinese workers on Sunday who were seized in a deadly oilfield raid, the guerrillas and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
LSE remains stable

LSE remains stable

The share market depicted firmness on the grounds of good corporate results, foreign brokerage houses' positive reports Pakistan's economic outlook, particularly the capital market, enabling the index to improve by 0.87 percent with a steady volume of tra
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
LSE remains stable

LSE remains stable

The share market depicted firmness on the grounds of good corporate results, foreign brokerage houses' positive reports Pakistan's economic outlook, particularly the capital market, enabling the index to improve by 0.87 percent with a steady volume of tra
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Prime Minister inaugurates IC3 facility at Port Qasim today

Prime Minister inaugurates IC3 facility at Port Qasim today

Pakistan will ship first export cargo-bound for United States (US) ports as the first pilot project programme of Integrated Cargo Container Control (IC3) to commence on Monday. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz is to inaugurate the country''s first IC3 facility
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (April 23 to 28, 2007).

Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Prime Minister inaugurates IC3 facility at Port Qasim today

Prime Minister inaugurates IC3 facility at Port Qasim today

Pakistan will ship first export cargo-bound for United States (US) ports as the first pilot project programme of Integrated Cargo Container Control (IC3) to commence on Monday. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz is to inaugurate the country's first IC3 facility
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (April 29, 2007) and the forecast for Monday (April 30, 2007).
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Prime Minister inaugurates IC3 facility at Port Qasim today

Prime Minister inaugurates IC3 facility at Port Qasim today

Pakistan will ship first export cargo-bound for United States (US) ports as the first pilot project programme of Integrated Cargo Container Control (IC3) to commence on Monday. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz is to inaugurate the country's first IC3 facility
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Investment under CFS hits record Rs 54.7 billion

Investment under CFS hits record Rs 54.7 billion

Total investment under the continuous funding system (CFS) at the local share market, touched its all time high level of Rs 54.7 billion on Thursday. It, however, finally settled at Rs 54.64 billion on the weekend (Friday) as compared to Rs 54.38 billion
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Investment under CFS hits record Rs 54.7 billion

Investment under CFS hits record Rs 54.7 billion

Total investment under the continuous funding system (CFS) at the local share market, touched its all time high level of Rs 54.7 billion on Thursday. It, however, finally settled at Rs 54.64 billion on the weekend (Friday) as compared to Rs 54.38 billion
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Investment under CFS hits record Rs 54.7 billion

Investment under CFS hits record Rs 54.7 billion

Total investment under the continuous funding system (CFS) at the local share market, touched its all time high level of Rs 54.7 billion on Thursday. It, however, finally settled at Rs 54.64 billion on the weekend (Friday) as compared to Rs 54.38 billion
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
KKI weekly market review

KKI weekly market review

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Weekly Market Review on Sunday (April 29, 2007).
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Investment under CFS hits record Rs 54.7 billion

Investment under CFS hits record Rs 54.7 billion

Total investment under the continuous funding system (CFS) at the local share market, touched its all time high level of Rs 54.7 billion on Thursday. It, however, finally settled at Rs 54.64 billion on the weekend (Friday) as compared to Rs 54.38 billion
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Buying spree grips on KSE

Buying spree grips on KSE

Buying spree at the local share market remained continue on the fourth consecutive week on the back of foreign and institutional support and the benchmark KSE-100 index maintained its crucial level of 12,000 points during the outgoing week ended April 27,
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Buying spree grips on KSE

Buying spree grips on KSE

Buying spree at the local share market remained continue on the fourth consecutive week on the back of foreign and institutional support and the benchmark KSE-100 index maintained its crucial level of 12,000 points during the outgoing week ended April 27,
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Buying spree grips on KSE

Buying spree grips on KSE

Buying spree at the local share market remained continue on the fourth consecutive week on the back of foreign and institutional support and the benchmark KSE-100 index maintained its crucial level of 12,000 points during the outgoing week ended April 27,
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
New Jubilee Insurance - A profile

New Jubilee Insurance - A profile

New Jubilee Insurance is perhaps the fastest growing company in the non-life insurance sector of the country. This is evident from the following salient numbers:
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
CDWP to consider 61 uplift schemes worth Rs 65.2 billion today

CDWP to consider 61 uplift schemes worth Rs 65.2 billion today

Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has sought an amount of Rs 29 billion for the implementation of seven development projects, which have been referred to the Planning and Development (P&D) Division for the approval, sources told Business Recorde
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Unifying for a better tomorrow

Unifying for a better tomorrow

Merging the trading platforms of the Islamabad and the Lahore Stock Exchanges is a very unique idea; for which there is no precedent of this calibre and technological sophistication in the world.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
CDWP to consider 61 uplift schemes worth Rs 65.2 billion today

CDWP to consider 61 uplift schemes worth Rs 65.2 billion today

Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has sought an amount of Rs 29 billion for the implementation of seven development projects, which have been referred to the Planning and Development (P&D) Division for the approval, sources told Business Recorde
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
U.T.S: promising success beyond expectations

U.T.S: promising success beyond expectations

With sharp improvements noticed in macro-economic indicators along with no changes seen in the pace of economic reforms, Pakistan has emerged strongly on the financial radar of the leading financial houses of the world.
Published 30 Apr, 2007 12:00am
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