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Print - 2007-09-12
APDM holds rally against deportation of Nawaz

APDM holds rally against deportation of Nawaz

All Pakistan Democratic Movement (APDM) took out rally here on Tuesday against deportation of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and mass arrests of political leaders and workers across the country.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Federal Courts Complex: CDWP to approve construction plan

Federal Courts Complex: CDWP to approve construction plan

Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Zahid Hamid has said that the construction plan of Federal Courts Complex in Lahore would be placed before the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) within two weeks for final approval.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
AJK to set up engineering university soon

AJK to set up engineering university soon

The AJK government has reserved the site comprising 2600 kanal of land in Mirpur for the construction of a engineering university with the financial assistance of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, official sources said and added that it w
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Billions of rupees hydro power projects under way in AJK

Billions of rupees hydro power projects under way in AJK

Hydro-power projects worth billions of rupees are under way in Azad Jammu and Kashmir that would fulfil the domestic and commercial need of energy. This was stated by AJK Advisor on Information and Hydro Electric Board, Raja Muhammad Yaseen Khan while tal
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Poor condition of roads in Murree

Poor condition of roads in Murree

Most of the roads in Murree town are in a very bad condition due to the use of substandard material by the contractors and poor quality of construction. According to APP correspondent, many portions of the Mall Road, Murree, present a picture of ruins, de
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Plight of relatives of disappeared persons in IoK

Plight of relatives of disappeared persons in IoK

In Indian occupied Jammu & Kashmir the plight of the relatives of thousands of those who disappeared in custody is going from bad to worse. Gruesome is the tale of a mother of a disappeared youth, says a report reaching here on Tuesday from across the Lin
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Rawal exhibition attracts large crowds

Rawal exhibition attracts large crowds

Rawal industrial exhibition being held at the Ayub Park has attracted large crowds of people witnessing a vast variety of items put on display. The industrial exhibition, jointly organised by the Pak World Trade and the Expo Centre, has been sponsored by
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
PHDEB to set up date processing plants

PHDEB to set up date processing plants

Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Board (PHDEB) will set up three date processing plants in the country at a cost of Rs 60 million. PHDEB Chief Operating Officer Muhammad Iqbal told a private television channel that those plants would be set up
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Death anniversary of Quaid observed

Death anniversary of Quaid observed

The 57th death anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was commemorated here on Tuesday with due observance like other parts of the country. Quran Khawani was held in all mosques, schools and colleges of all Talukas of Hyderabad district.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Smeda-JICA upgrade auto vendor units

Smeda-JICA upgrade auto vendor units

The Japanese Automotive Experts of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) has up-graded 36 auto vendor units in Pakistan in the past 18 months.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
LHC issues notices to Customs and PCSIR

LHC issues notices to Customs and PCSIR

The Lahore High Court has issued notices to Customs authorities and Pakistan Council for Scientific Industry Research (PCSIR) laboratories for September 17 in a petition of an importer of Indian sugar seeking release of its sugar kept at Railways Godown.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Progress on Punjab education reforms reviewed

Progress on Punjab education reforms reviewed

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said a massive programme of school upkeep is being implemented in the province under Education Sector Reforms Programme. He was chairing a meeting held to review the pace of implementation of education refo
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Flour prices on rise

Flour prices on rise

The wheat flour prices have once again shot up in the market and 20 kilogrammes of a flour bag is being sold at Rs 305-310 per bag in the retail. The ex-mill price has been increased from earlier Rs 281 per 20-Kg bag to Rs 290 per 20-kg bag. Pakistan Flou
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Lecture by Qaiser Bengali

Lecture by Qaiser Bengali

Renowned economist Qaisar Bengali will deliver a lecture on current economic situation in Pakistan here on Wednesday. He would address a function organised by Institute of Policy, Research and Development (IPRD).
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
LHCBA condemns Nawaz's deportation

LHCBA condemns Nawaz's deportation

The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has sternly condemned the forceful return of Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and tortured of the party workers and termed it as a worst example of violation of fundamental human rights.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Three mobile utility stores for Tirah valley

Three mobile utility stores for Tirah valley

Under the President and the Prime Minister's programme of "Reaching to the Poorest of the Poors", to provide items of daily use on concession rates through the Ramazan Package, the NWFP Governor Lieutenant General Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai (Retd) launched
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Ramazan-ul-Mubarak: 30 fair price shops for Islamabad planned

Ramazan-ul-Mubarak: 30 fair price shops for Islamabad planned

All arrangements have been completed for setting up 20 fair price shops in urban areas and 10 in rural areas of Islamabad where items of daily use would be provided at cheaper rates as compared to the market during the sacred month of Ramazan.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Quaid's death anniversary observed

Quaid's death anniversary observed

The 59th death anniversary of father of the nation, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was observed with great respect and reverence across the country. A Quran Khwani was held after Asr prayers at the Faisal Masjid, Islamabad which was arranged by Nazria
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
HRCP condemns murder of Raja Riaz

HRCP condemns murder of Raja Riaz

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expresses deep grief and grave concern over the tragic and brutal target killing of Raja Riaz Advocate near Governor House as he was proceeding towards the court.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Lawyers stay away from courts

Lawyers stay away from courts

City lawyers, on the strike call of Sindh Bar Council, stayed away from courts on Tuesday in protest against the murder, on Monday, of their colleague, Advocate Raja Riaz.Proceedings in routine matters and freshly fixed cases remained suspended, as the ad
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
'Struggle to continue till Musharraf's ouster'

'Struggle to continue till Musharraf's ouster'

The All Pakistan Democratic Movement (APDM) reiterated its resolve to continue struggle till the ouster of military dictator, President General Musharraf, independence of judiciary, supremacy of Constitution and restoration of democracy in the country.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Regional/Sub-Regional O
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
APDM observes black day

APDM observes black day

The All Parties Democratic Movement (APDM) observed Tuesday as black-day throughout the country but failed to bring people on street as expected against the forcible deportation of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to Saudi Arabia.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Palejo criticises deportation

Palejo criticises deportation

Rasool Bux Palejo, the head of Awami Tehrik, has criticised the deportation of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Speaking on behalf of All Parties Democratic Alliance (APDM) he said the government had resorted to state terrorism by violating the Supreme
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
PPP condemns DI Khan bomb blast

PPP condemns DI Khan bomb blast

Information Secretary PPP Sindh Dr Fehmida Mirza has strongly condemned the Dera Ismail Khan Bomb blast. The bomb explosion claimed 18 precious and innocent lives and left many injured. Dr Mirza criticised the government and said it has no strategy to ove
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
SHC bans entry into its premises without passes

SHC bans entry into its premises without passes

The Chief Justice of Sindh High Court has ordered that no litigant can enter the High Court premises without obtaining prior passes to be issued by this Court on each date of hearing of the cases relating to incidents of May 12 by the larger Bench.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Nawaz voluntarily gives up his right: PPP

Nawaz voluntarily gives up his right: PPP

Reacting to the deportation of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) central Vice-President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that it is a matter between Nawaz, his guarantors, and the courts of Pakistan.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Nawaz didn't sign any document: Lord Nazir

Nawaz didn't sign any document: Lord Nazir

British MP Lord Nazir on Tuesday claimed that Nawaz Sharif did not sign any document pertaining to his deportation following his arrival from London on Monday. "I have submitted my affidavit as an independent observer in this regard," he said while talkin
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan values its relations with Singapore, says Shaukat

Pakistan values its relations with Singapore, says Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday said Pakistan deeply values its relations with Singapore and called upon the need to further expand the existing economic and trade relations between the two countries.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Death of policeman condoled

Death of policeman condoled

NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of Shah Wali, Head Constable CM House Peshawar, who died last night due to heart attack. In his condolence message, he prayed to Almighty Allah to grant eternal peace to
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Plan underway to modernise trucking fleet

Plan underway to modernise trucking fleet

Government is preparing an action plan for modernisation of the trucking fleet by gradually replacing older 2-3 axial rigid trucks through multi-axial, low emission vehicles, together with incentives for fleet operation, through conversion to modern prime
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Mango, citrus gardens to be developed for research purpose

Mango, citrus gardens to be developed for research purpose

Two new gardens of mango and citrus would be developed at botanical garden of University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) campus in which all available varieties of both the horticultural crops will be cultivated for research purpose.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
'Business journalism be promoted for economic revolution'

'Business journalism be promoted for economic revolution'

'Business Journalism' must be promoted to bring an economic revolution in the developing countries like Pakistan, and the Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is playing its role to promote free, unbiased and impartial business reporting for
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Three cops killed as van plunges into nullah

Three cops killed as van plunges into nullah

Three policemen were killed and three others injured when a police mobile vehicle plunged into nullah in Larkana. According to police sources, the accident occurred at Lashari Road in Rattodero when a police mobile van plunged into nullah, while negotiati
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Lawyers organise rally, protest meetings

Lawyers organise rally, protest meetings

Lawyers on Tuesday organised a rally led by President District Bar Muhammad Akram Bhatti and staged a demonstration at Chowk Kutchery protesting against manhandling of lawyers and violation of the Supreme Court's verdict.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Importance of studies in criminology highlighted

Importance of studies in criminology highlighted

Former Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan, Justice Saeeduzzaman Siddiqui(Retd) says progress and development could not be hindered in such a society where educational institutes and the courts worked in a right direction.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Sammi-Daewoo express bus service inaugurated

Sammi-Daewoo express bus service inaugurated

Hyderabad Zila Nazim Naveed Jamil said here on Tuesday that Hyderabad district government was implementing a multi-dimensional strategy with public-private partnership to create competitive atmosphere aiming to ensure qualitative services to the people of
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
CDGK fixes kitchen items' rates for Ramazan

CDGK fixes kitchen items' rates for Ramazan

While the rates of flour, sugar, ghee, suji, maida and poultry still remained undecided the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has finally fixed prices of the kitchen items for the holy month of Ramazan.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
BankIslami opens first branch in Lahore

BankIslami opens first branch in Lahore

The BankIslami Pakistan Limited on Tuesday opens its first branch in Lahore at Jail Road. This is the 15th branch in the network of the bank expanding to 36 by the year-end, three of which will be in Lahore.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (September 11, 2007) and the forecast for Wednesday (September 12, 2007).
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Filing return thru web-portal creating panic: LTU Karachi

Filing return thru web-portal creating panic: LTU Karachi

The Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU), Karachi, has expressed serious concern over the filing of sales tax and federal excise returns through web-portal creating panic and confusion among the top multinational companies, corporate entities and documented business
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Tuesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Shaukat Khanum Hospital launches Zakat collection drive

Shaukat Khanum Hospital launches Zakat collection drive

The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre has launched its Zakat collection campaign. The hospital equipped with the best available medical machinery is aimed at providing world class treatment to the cancer patients irrespective of
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Tuesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
India's Hangama Mobile starts services in Pakistan

India's Hangama Mobile starts services in Pakistan

Hangama Mobile, India started its services in Pakistan as this is the largest growing mobile phone market in the world, said Saleem Mobhani, CEO, Hungama Mobile, India on Tuesday.
Published 12 Sep, 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 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Financial irregularities found in Women Political School

Financial irregularities found in Women Political School

The irregularities in Women Political Schools (WPS) project phase-III costing $10.23 million to train 52,000 Union Nazims, Naib Nazims and women councillors on 'Gender Sensitisation' have been detected. Sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesda
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
CBR develops 'Income Tax Assistant' software

CBR develops 'Income Tax Assistant' software

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued 'Income Tax Assistant 2007', a software which will help the taxpayers in computing and determining income chargeable to tax for exact calculation of payable amount of the tax for 2007.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
LUMHS Senate meeting held

LUMHS Senate meeting held

Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS) Senate meeting was held on Tuesday, chaired by LUMHS vice-chancellor Dr Noshad Ahmed Shaikh, as Chancellor, Sindh Governor Dr Isharat-ul-Ibad could not come due to preoccupation at Karachi.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (September 11, 2007).

Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Saudi Arabia wants strong relationship with Pakistan

Saudi Arabia wants strong relationship with Pakistan

The Governor of Sindh, Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan, Chief Minister of Sindh, Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim and the Corps Commander Karachi on Monday night joined in wishing long life and good health to the Saudi leadership headed by Khadim Al Haramain Sharif King Abdul
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (September 11, 2007) and for Wednesday (September 12, 2007).
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia relations above any political issue: Durrani

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia relations above any political issue: Durrani

Information Minister Muhammad Ali Durrani on Tuesday refuted opposition parties claim that deportation of former premier Nawaz Sharif would dent Pak-Saudi Arabia relations. Speaking at a news conference, he called upon all the opposition political parties
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (September 11, 2007).

Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Expulsion of Nawaz Pakistan's internal affair: China

Expulsion of Nawaz Pakistan's internal affair: China

A spokeswoman of Chinese Ministry Jiang Yu said China adhering to the policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries and expulsion of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is the internal affair of Pakistan.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Saudi envoy's remarks

Saudi envoy's remarks

Saudi Arabia has denied any kind of involvement in Nawaz Sharif's deportation, according to a private TV channel. Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Safeer Ali Awadh Asseri talking to an Arabic daily told that Sharif was deported only due to 10 years exile agre
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Saudi envoy's remarks

Saudi envoy's remarks

Saudi Arabia has denied any kind of involvement in Nawaz Sharif's deportation, according to a private TV channel. Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Safeer Ali Awadh Asseri talking to an Arabic daily told that Sharif was deported only due to 10 years exile agre
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Tuesday (September 11, 2007).

Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Jalees highlights PSO's achievements

Jalees highlights PSO's achievements

Pakistan State Oil (PSO), from a corporate entity worth Rs 10 billion in 2000, has become a Rs 21 billion enterprise, mainly due to investment in its human capital.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Tuesday (September 11, 2007).

Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Heavy vehicles banned from 4pm to 7pm during Ramazan

Heavy vehicles banned from 4pm to 7pm during Ramazan

To ensure smooth traffic flow and avoid traffic jam during the Holy month of Ramzan-ul-Mubarak the Sindh government has prohibited the plying of heavy vehicles on roads of Karachi and in this regard a ban has also been imposed under the section 144 Cr P.C
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Tuesday (September 11, 2007).

Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US agrees to import Pakistani mangoes

US agrees to import Pakistani mangoes

The United States has agreed to import 'irradiated' mangoes from Pakistan. Shamoon Sadiq, Chief Executive Officer, Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Board (PHDEB), told Business Recorder that United States is the largest importer of mang
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 11, 2007).

Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Unilever holds art contest, workshop

Unilever holds art contest, workshop

Over 120 art teachers from Karachi school participated in a workshop titled "Beauty and difference. As I see it...," organised by Unilever Pakistan Limited a local hotel on Monday. The workshop was conducted by renowned artist Asma Mundrawalla under the u
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 11, 2007).

Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
POL posts Rs 6,314.587 million profit

POL posts Rs 6,314.587 million profit

Pakistan Oilfields Limited has posted Rs 6,314.587 million as profit after tax (PAT) translating an earning per share (EPS) of Rs 32.03 in the year ended June 30, 2007 as compared to Rs 6,125.642 million PAT and Rs 31.08 as EPS in the corresponding period
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
POL posts Rs 6,314.587 million profit

POL posts Rs 6,314.587 million profit

Pakistan Oilfields Limited has posted Rs 6,314.587 million as profit after tax (PAT) translating an earning per share (EPS) of Rs 32.03 in the year ended June 30, 2007 as compared to Rs 6,125.642 million PAT and Rs 31.08 as EPS in the corresponding period
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Attock Refinery's after-tax profit increases to Rs 748.985 million

Attock Refinery's after-tax profit increases to Rs 748.985 million

The profit after tax (PAT) of Attock Refinery Limited has increased to Rs 748.985 million translating an earning per share of Rs 13.17 in the year ended June 30, 2007 as compared to Rs 303.706 million PAT and Rs 5.34 as EPS in the corresponding period las
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no change in parity with dollar

THE RUPEE: no change in parity with dollar

No change was seen in the interbank market on Tuesday as the rupee stayed put at the overnight levels against dollar for buying and selling at Rs 60.63 and Rs 60.65, dealers said. The rupee did not show any weakness in relation to dollar as supply was eno
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Attock Refinery's after-tax profit increases to Rs 748.985 million

Attock Refinery's after-tax profit increases to Rs 748.985 million

The profit after tax (PAT) of Attock Refinery Limited has increased to Rs 748.985 million translating an earning per share of Rs 13.17 in the year ended June 30, 2007 as compared to Rs 303.706 million PAT and Rs 5.34 as EPS in the corresponding period las
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no change in parity with dollar

THE RUPEE: no change in parity with dollar

No change was seen in the interbank market on Tuesday as the rupee stayed put at the overnight levels against dollar for buying and selling at Rs 60.63 and Rs 60.65, dealers said. The rupee did not show any weakness in relation to dollar as supply was eno
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
SLIC aims to provide optimum financial protection

SLIC aims to provide optimum financial protection

State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC) aims to provide optimum financial protection through life insurance coverage both in the urban and rural areas of the country by expanding its operations in line with the insurance policy announced by th
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Ibad and Arbab pay homage to Quaid

Ibad and Arbab pay homage to Quaid

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has said that Quaid's Pakistan is considered as a strong country among the whole Muslim Ummah and it is moving ahead on the path of progress under the leadership of President Pervez Musharraf.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Tuesday (September 11, 2007).

Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
GCU lifts trophy in declamation contest

GCU lifts trophy in declamation contest

A two-member team of the GC University Lahore comprising Ummar Ziauddin and Imran Feroze has won trophy in the All Pakistan Bilingual declamation contest held at the Army Burn Hall College, Abbotabad. Ummar Ziauddin was declared the best English speaker w
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Drive against Punjab Education Foundation flayed

Drive against Punjab Education Foundation flayed

All Pakistan Private Schools Welfare Association (Appswa) has strongly condemned the campaign aimed at politicising the affairs of the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) and also criticised the efforts of associations which have their own designs to malign
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Punjab University announces results

Punjab University announces results

Punjab University has announced the result of Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Islamic Studies and Arabic with Computer Science (Semester System) session 2004-2007. Roll no of successful candidates are:

Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Cross Transactions

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Tuesday (September 11, 2007).

Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Workshop on university-industry relationship

Workshop on university-industry relationship

A one-day workshop on "Promoting University-Industry Relationship is being organised by the Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) of National University of Sciences and Technology (Nust) here on Wednesday.
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Qatar Airways Holidays' Ramazan package

Qatar Airways Holidays' Ramazan package

Qatar Airways Holidays, a division of Qatar Airways, Tuesday announced a raft of special offers for the Holy month of Ramadan. From a lead-in price of QAR 740 for two nights in Bahrain to four nights for the price of three to the idyllic island of Bali st
Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Sep, 2007 12:00am
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