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Print - 2007-07-15
China's Juneyao eyes airline stake sale, unit IPO

China's Juneyao eyes airline stake sale, unit IPO

China's privately-owned Juneyao Group is in talks to sell about 30 percent of its airline unit to a foreign investor and plans to list the subsidiary next year, a company executive said on Saturday. Group Vice Chairman Wang Jun Hao did not identify the po
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (July 14, 2007).

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (July 14, 2007).

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (July 14, 2007).

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (July 14, 2007).

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
24 security personnel killed in suicide attack

24 security personnel killed in suicide attack

A suicide car-bomber killed 24 paramilitary soldiers and wounded 29 on Saturday in an attack that may be linked to an army assault on the Lal Masjid in the capital, a military spokesman said. The attacker rammed his car into a paramilitary convoy in the N
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
24 security personnel killed in suicide attack

24 security personnel killed in suicide attack

A suicide car-bomber killed 24 paramilitary soldiers and wounded 29 on Saturday in an attack that may be linked to an army assault on the Lal Masjid in the capital, a military spokesman said. The attacker rammed his car into a paramilitary convoy in the N
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (July 14, 2007).

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Lal Masjid not a matter of victory or defeat: President

Lal Masjid not a matter of victory or defeat: President

President General Pervez Musharraf on Saturday eulogised the troops who took part in the Lal Masjid operation and appreciated the professionalism with which they conducted it and succeeded in saving the lives of innocent students of Lal Masjid and Jamia H
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Lal Masjid not a matter of victory or defeat: President

Lal Masjid not a matter of victory or defeat: President

President General Pervez Musharraf on Saturday eulogised the troops who took part in the Lal Masjid operation and appreciated the professionalism with which they conducted it and succeeded in saving the lives of innocent students of Lal Masjid and Jamia H
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (July 14, 2007).

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Deputy Prosecutor General Punjab resigns

Deputy Prosecutor General Punjab resigns

Deputy Prosecutor General Punjab, Abdul Latif Hinjra here on Saturday resigned from his office to express his solidarity with the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Deputy Prosecutor General Punjab resigns

Deputy Prosecutor General Punjab resigns

Deputy Prosecutor General Punjab, Abdul Latif Hinjra here on Saturday resigned from his office to express his solidarity with the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
CJP gets rousing welcome in Lahore

CJP gets rousing welcome in Lahore

The Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry received a rousing reception from lawyers' community and activists of political parties when he arrived here on Saturday afternoon on the invitation of Lahore Bar Association (LBA).
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
CJP gets rousing welcome in Lahore

CJP gets rousing welcome in Lahore

The Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry received a rousing reception from lawyers' community and activists of political parties when he arrived here on Saturday afternoon on the invitation of Lahore Bar Association (LBA).
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Khurram Agency traders restore trade with Afghanistan

Khurram Agency traders restore trade with Afghanistan

Ending their two weeks prolonged strike, the exporters and importers of Khurram have restored trade with Afghanistan after official assurance that government would abolish octori tax in the agency and facilitate the traders to continue business with neigh
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan wishes more trade with Brazil: Wasim

Pakistan wishes more trade with Brazil: Wasim

Pakistan wishes to do more trade with Brazil, Wasim Sajjad, the Leader of House in the Senate told Brazilian Charge'd Affaires Gustavo Siqueira here when the later called on him at the Parliament House on Saturday morning.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (July 14, 2007) and for Sunday (July 15, 2007).
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Trade Policy to be announced on July 18: minister

Trade Policy to be announced on July 18: minister

Federal Commerce Minister, Humayun Akhtar Khan Saturday said that the trade policy for the year 2007-08 will be announced on Wednesday (July 18). "This trade policy will be reform-oriented; We want to continue the reforms process in the sectors of trade a
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (July 14, 2007).

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Trade Policy to be announced on July 18: minister

Trade Policy to be announced on July 18: minister

Federal Commerce Minister, Humayun Akhtar Khan Saturday said that the trade policy for the year 2007-08 will be announced on Wednesday (July 18). "This trade policy will be reform-oriented; We want to continue the reforms process in the sectors of trade a
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning from Monday (July 16, 2007).

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Trade Policy to be announced on July 18: minister

Trade Policy to be announced on July 18: minister

Federal Commerce Minister, Humayun Akhtar Khan Saturday said that the trade policy for the year 2007-08 will be announced on Wednesday (July 18). "This trade policy will be reform-oriented; We want to continue the reforms process in the sectors of trade a
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning from Monday (July 16, 2007).

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Leather may drop out of billion-dollar export club

Leather may drop out of billion-dollar export club

Leather exports, including garments and tanned, may be out from one-billion-dollar export club due to rising cost of business and stiff international competition, besides government's negligence towards this industry, exporters said on Saturday.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended on Saturday (July 14, 2007).

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Leather may drop out of billion-dollar export club

Leather may drop out of billion-dollar export club

Leather exports, including garments and tanned, may be out from one-billion-dollar export club due to rising cost of business and stiff international competition, besides government's negligence towards this industry, exporters said on Saturday.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (July 14, 2007).

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Leather may drop out of billion-dollar export club

Leather may drop out of billion-dollar export club

Leather exports, including garments and tanned, may be out from one-billion-dollar export club due to rising cost of business and stiff international competition, besides government''s negligence towards this industry, exporters said on Saturday.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (July 14, 2007).

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday July 16, 2007

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday July 16, 2007

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday July 16, 2007

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Qazi decides to quit National Assembly

Qazi decides to quit National Assembly

Qazi Hussain Ahmad said on Saturday he had decided to resign from National Assembly. The MNA has not actually turned in the resignation to Speaker Amir Hussain, but said he would wait for the day on which the National Assembly would be convened, and then
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Your rupee last quarter

Your rupee last quarter

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last quarter. (April 02 to June 30, 2007)

Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Qazi decides to quit National Assembly

Qazi decides to quit National Assembly

Qazi Hussain Ahmad said on Saturday he had decided to resign from National Assembly. The MNA has not actually turned in the resignation to Speaker Amir Hussain, but said he would wait for the day on which the National Assembly would be convened, and then
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (July 14, 2007) and the forecast for Sunday (July 15, 2007).
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Satellite frequency coordination accords approved

Satellite frequency coordination accords approved

The federal cabinet has approved the satellite frequency co-ordination agreements made by Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) on behalf of the government with satellite network administrations of Turkey, France, UAE, Greece and Malaysia, sources told Busi
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Satellite frequency coordination accords approved

Satellite frequency coordination accords approved

The federal cabinet has approved the satellite frequency co-ordination agreements made by Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) on behalf of the government with satellite network administrations of Turkey, France, UAE, Greece and Malaysia, sources told Busi
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Satellite frequency coordination accords approved

Satellite frequency coordination accords approved

The federal cabinet has approved the satellite frequency co-ordination agreements made by Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) on behalf of the government with satellite network administrations of Turkey, France, UAE, Greece and Malaysia, sources told Busi
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Pact with EU on hold

Pact with EU on hold

Pakistan has put the signing of 're-admission agreement' with the European Union (EU) on hold that would allow the European countries to deport illegal Pakistanis, in bulk, official sources told Business Recorder.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Pact with EU on hold

Pact with EU on hold

Pakistan has put the signing of 're-admission agreement' with the European Union (EU) on hold that would allow the European countries to deport illegal Pakistanis, in bulk, official sources told Business Recorder.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Fencing of selected Afghan border areas proposed

Fencing of selected Afghan border areas proposed

The Directorate-General of Intelligence and Investigation, Customs and Excise, Islamabad, has proposed fencing of Pak-Afghan border at specific areas to check the movement of illegal/smuggled goods under the 'National Anti-Smuggling Strategy'.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Fencing of selected Afghan border areas proposed

Fencing of selected Afghan border areas proposed

The Directorate-General of Intelligence and Investigation, Customs and Excise, Islamabad, has proposed fencing of Pak-Afghan border at specific areas to check the movement of illegal/smuggled goods under the 'National Anti-Smuggling Strategy'.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Low-income group hit hard: SPI stands at 9.76 percent

Low-income group hit hard: SPI stands at 9.76 percent

Weekly SPI-based inflation has been hitting the low income group hardest as during the week ending on July 5, it stood at 9.76 percent for low-income group while only 5.06 percent for high income earner. According to statistics released by the Federal Boa
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Low-income group hit hard: SPI stands at 9.76 percent

Low-income group hit hard: SPI stands at 9.76 percent

Weekly SPI-based inflation has been hitting the low income group hardest as during the week ending on July 5, it stood at 9.76 percent for low-income group while only 5.06 percent for high income earner. According to statistics released by the Federal Boa
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Low-income group hit hard: SPI stands at 9.76 percent

Low-income group hit hard: SPI stands at 9.76 percent

Weekly SPI-based inflation has been hitting the low income group hardest as during the week ending on July 5, it stood at 9.76 percent for low-income group while only 5.06 percent for high income earner. According to statistics released by the Federal Boa
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
NWFP extends cheques validity

NWFP extends cheques validity

The NWFP finance department has extended the validity of all such cheques up to July 20, 2007 which were issued during the month of June 2007 but could not be encashed up to June 30, 2007.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
NWFP extends cheques validity

NWFP extends cheques validity

The NWFP finance department has extended the validity of all such cheques up to July 20, 2007 which were issued during the month of June 2007 but could not be encashed up to June 30, 2007.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
NWFP extends cheques validity

NWFP extends cheques validity

The NWFP finance department has extended the validity of all such cheques up to July 20, 2007 which were issued during the month of June 2007 but could not be encashed up to June 30, 2007.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Enforcement of procurement rules to be ensured: Prime Minister

Enforcement of procurement rules to be ensured: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said the government has introduced transparency in its decisions in order to improve governance and reduce corruption. He was talking to a delegation of Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) who called on him he
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Enforcement of procurement rules to be ensured: Prime Minister

Enforcement of procurement rules to be ensured: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said the government has introduced transparency in its decisions in order to improve governance and reduce corruption. He was talking to a delegation of Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) who called on him he
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Armed forces guarantors of regional peace: Musharraf

Armed forces guarantors of regional peace: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf has said that the Armed Forces of Pakistan, especially the nuclear forces, are the guarantors of peace in the region, as validated in the exercise 'Flash Point'. He said this while addressing the concluding session of ex
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Russia pulls out of key European arms treaty

Russia pulls out of key European arms treaty

Russia has frozen its participation in a key arms control treaty that limits the deployment of military forces in Europe, the Kremlin announced Saturday.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Russia pulls out of key European arms treaty

Russia pulls out of key European arms treaty

Russia has frozen its participation in a key arms control treaty that limits the deployment of military forces in Europe, the Kremlin announced Saturday.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
KBC considering retail banking in China

KBC considering retail banking in China

Belgian banking and insurance group KBC is considering opening retail banks in China, its Chief Executive for Belgium Frans Florquin was quoted on Saturday as saying. "I am thinking about it, but it would be only in one city and with a limited number of b
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
India plans strategy to tackle global warming

India plans strategy to tackle global warming

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked policymakers to come up with a detailed national plan by November to tackle the effects of global warming, his office said Saturday. Singh asked the members of his Council on Climate Change - which held its f
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Philippines sees strong growth in second quarter

Philippines sees strong growth in second quarter

Philippine consumer demand and expenditure related to congressional elections has continued to boost the economy in the second quarter after a stellar first quarter, a senior official said on Saturday. "We see indicators for strong growth for Q2," Dennis
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Japanese food festival begins from July 16

Japanese food festival begins from July 16

First Annual Japanese Food Festival "Fuji Flavours" will be held at Xuelian Restaurant Faisalabad Serena Hotel from July 16, which will continue till July 23, 2007.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
KCCI and WEA for consolidating Pak-Bangladesh trade ties: MoU signed

KCCI and WEA for consolidating Pak-Bangladesh trade ties: MoU signed

Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and Women Entrepreneurs Association (WEA) Bangladesh have agreed to organise a joint meeting once a year in Pakistan or in Bangladesh. Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed by KCCI President Majy
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Lal Masjid operation termed naked aggression

Lal Masjid operation termed naked aggression

Lal Masjid operation is a clear message to Pakistanis that America wants to destroy the immediate base of Islam and used puppets to fulfil its objectives, said Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Siddiq, in charge of Jamia Islamia Taleemul Quran, Rawalpindi on Saturda
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Preparations for census 2008 begins in Peshawar

Preparations for census 2008 begins in Peshawar

Provincial Secretary Planning and Development (P&D), Syed Manzoor Ali Shah has said necessary planning and preparation for holding of 2008 population and housing census has started. Addressing as chief guest a sensitisation workshop on Census and Gender E
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
BT cotton cultivation not allowed: Director CCRI

BT cotton cultivation not allowed: Director CCRI

Cultivation of BT cotton, which has more output potential and requires far less pesticide sprays, has not been allowed by the government as yet, said Director Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) Muhammad Arshad.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Monsoon downpour lashes twin cities

Monsoon downpour lashes twin cities

A monsoon downpour on Saturday evening lashed the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, bringing civic life to a complete halt. The low-lying areas of Rawalpindi were inundated and people there had to wade through knee high water to reach their homes.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
ATC rejects extension in four students' remand

ATC rejects extension in four students' remand

The Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) on Saturday turned down the demand of the prosecution for extending the physical remand of four Lal Masjid students and a lawyer and sent them to Adiala Jail on judicial remand.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Former deputy collector Customs arrested

Former deputy collector Customs arrested

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Sindh has arrested ex-deputy collector of Customs Mohammad Nawaz in Rs 6200,000 tax evasion case. According to NAB sources, the accused was an absconder in the case as had managed to escape abroad to avoid arrest.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Transporters threaten protest against oil price hike

Transporters threaten protest against oil price hike

Karachi Transport Owners Federation Chairman Malik Ahmed Khan, Raja Mohammad Rafiq, Amir Khan, Taj Khan Afridi, Raja Mohammad Hameed and Raja Mohammad Ajmal have asked the government to reduce diesel and petrol prices with immediate effect, otherwise they
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Book on use of lubrication launched

Book on use of lubrication launched

Former Speaker of National Assembly Ellahi Bux Soomro has stressed the need of promoting the reading culture in the society. He said this while addressing a book launching ceremony written by veteran engineer Professor Dr Wasiuddin Ahmed Zuberi under the
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Country puts on road to progress: minister

Country puts on road to progress: minister

Punjab Minister for Culture, Chaudhry Shaukat Ali Bhatti has said the people of the country fully support policies of President Pervez Musharraf and Chief Minister Punjab, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi. People will vote for like minded candidates nominated by th
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
70 closed schools reopened in Shikarpur

70 closed schools reopened in Shikarpur

More than 70 out of total 150 closed primary schools have been reopened and two new primary boys schools established in district Shikarpur. This was informed by National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) Shikarpur district GM Ghulam Ali Wassan, whil
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
PAF accepting every challenge with courage: Ibad

PAF accepting every challenge with courage: Ibad

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has a proud history of professionalism and whenever called upon to respond to the cause of national defence, PAF has fully demonstrated its ability by accepting every challenge with courage and aplomb.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
'Human trafficking a threat to good governance'

'Human trafficking a threat to good governance'

Lawyers for Human Rights and Legal Aid (LHRLA) has brought the issues of human trafficking to limelight in Pakistan. This was stated by LHRLA President Zia Ahmed Awan, while addressing a seminar on "Human trafficking-a challenge to good governance."
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Al-Khidmat helping flood-affectees

Al-Khidmat helping flood-affectees

Al-Khidmat Foundation is daily distributing edibles among more than 50,000 flood-affectees of Sindh and Balochistan. Al-Khidmat Foundation Secretary General, Syed Ehsanullah Waqas stated this while dispatching antibiotic medicines worth Rs 500,000 to Balo
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Nadra sets up technical headquarters at Sheikhupura

Nadra sets up technical headquarters at Sheikhupura

National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) will issue maximum number of computerised national identity cards to the people to enable them to cast their votes in the general elections 2007.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan Steel and NIPs sign agreement to set up industrial estate

Pakistan Steel and NIPs sign agreement to set up industrial estate

The establishment of a state of the art industrial estate on Pakistan Steel's downstream industrial estate will go a long way in economic development of Pakistan and especially of Karachi whose residents will be its major beneficiaries.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
SSGCL assigned long-term AA-entity ratings

SSGCL assigned long-term AA-entity ratings

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has assigned the long-term entity rating of 'AA-' (Double A minus) and short-term rating of "Al+" (A One Plus) to Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL). The ratings denote a very low expectation of credit risk
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
SSGCL assigned long-term AA-entity ratings

SSGCL assigned long-term AA-entity ratings

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has assigned the long-term entity rating of 'AA-' (Double A minus) and short-term rating of "Al+" (A One Plus) to Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL). The ratings denote a very low expectation of credit risk
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Work on Baldia Town water pipeline begins

Work on Baldia Town water pipeline begins

The work of laying 36- and 48-inch 19 km long water pipeline for carrying additional 6 million gallons per day (mgd) water has been started at a cost of Rs 387.2 million for 24-hour supply to Baldia Town.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Effective coordination between TDAP, trade bodies urged

Effective coordination between TDAP, trade bodies urged

The Fairs & Exhibitions Committee of Surgical Instrument Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SIMAP) has expressed deep concern over the state of affairs related to fairs, exhibitions and delegation managed by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Rain emergency camp established

Rain emergency camp established

Gulberg Town Administration has completed all the precautionary measures to face any eventuality during the rainy season and a permanent emergency camp has been established at Mushtaq Gormani road where control room would work round the clock to monitor s
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Bengali tigress at Lahore Zoo dies

Bengali tigress at Lahore Zoo dies

A Bengali tigress died on Saturday at the Lahore Zoo, which is the second death of a cat family within a span of two days. Officials in the Lahore Zoo said that blood parasite trypanosomiasis, a deadly disease carried by fleas and mosquitoes was the proba
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
PML candidates

PML candidates

According to information received on Saturday, Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has nominated Provincial Minister for Law and Local Government Muhammad Basharat Raja as Pakistan Muslim League (PML) candidate for NA-54, PP-6 and Raja Nasir for
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Environmental laws: action ordered against violating factories

Environmental laws: action ordered against violating factories

Provincial Minister for Environment and Alternate Energy Dr Saghir Ahmed has directed officials of his department to ensure implementation of environmental laws in industrial units and present him a report against those factories defying these laws.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
PBM to provide financial assistance for needy students

PBM to provide financial assistance for needy students

Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) would provide financial assistance to needy students with various technical and vocational skills to help start their own businesses. In this regard, PBM would disburse Rs 20,000 each to around 3,000 male and female students who
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Influential landlords occupy two primary schools

Influential landlords occupy two primary schools

Around 500 boys and girls of Wara Dalip Singh village have no hope of getting education, as two primary schools - the only facility for them - are in the occupation of some influential landlords.
Published 15 Jul, 2007 12:00am
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