News Archives for Print - 2007-10-08

Jakarta shares may show mixed sentiment

Indonesian share prices are likely to trade amid mixed sentiment next week with optimism continuing after the index reached all time highs despite caution ahead of Eid holidays, dealers said Friday.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Tokyo shares likely to remain buoyant

Japanese share prices are likely to remain buoyant in the coming week, particularly if major US companies report solid earnings and concerns over credit market woes continue to ease, dealers said.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

London stock market looks to pre-budget report

The London stock exchange will focus on the British government's annual pre-budget report next week amid mounting speculation of a snap general election in November. The FTSE 100 index gained for the fourth consecutive week, gaining 0.73 percent on Friday

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

New cancer drugs could help in autoimmune disease

A new class of drugs used to treat cancer might be effective at suppressing overactive immune systems in patients with autoimmune diseases like Crohn's disease, US researchers said on Sunday.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Batasuna leaders brought before Spanish judge

Leaders of the banned Basque separatist party Batasuna arrested this week for allegedly seeking closer cooperation with its armed wing ETA were brought Sunday before Spain's highest-profile judge.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

US military says kidnappers of British contractors detained in Iraq

The US military in Iraq said on Sunday it has detained three Iranian-linked insurgents in central Baghdad believed to be responsible for the kidnapping of five British contractors in May.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Train-bus collision in Cuba kills 28

A train slammed into a bus in south-eastern Cuba on Saturday, killing at least 28 people and injuring 73 others in one of the deadliest such crashes in years, Cuban state television reported. Railway sources told Reuters that the train dragged the bus unt

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Turkey assures Syria on Israeli strike

Turkey assured the Damascus government on Sunday it would not let Israel use its airspace to strike Syria after an Israeli raid heightened tension in the Middle East. Diplomats said at least four Israeli planes flew in attack formation along the Syrian-Tu

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Supporters demand justice for Kremlin critic: Putin celebrates birthday

Supporters demanded justice for murdered Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya on Sunday while President Vladimir Putin celebrated his birthday with some of the security forces and spy chiefs criticised in her writing.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Typhoon hits China; five killed in Taiwan

Typhoon Krosa crashed into the Chinese coast on Sunday, forcing the evacuation of 1.4 million people, after killing five in Taiwan as it lashed the island with heavy rain and high winds.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Iran stoking Iraq violence, says US commander

The US military commander in Iraq has stepped up accusations that Iran was stoking violence in Iraq and said Tehran's ambassador to Baghdad was a member of the Revolutionary Guards Qods force.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Iraq to charge anti-corruption judge

Iraq's government announced Sunday it will take legal action against the former head of an anti-corruption committee who told US lawmakers this week that rampant graft is blocking progress in Iraq.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Thousands rally for full democracy in Hong Kong

Thousands of people took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday in a mass rally to demand full democracy by 2012. Up to 7,000 democracy campaigners braved the blazing sun to march to the government headquarters, wielding banners and shouting "Support unive

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Syrian plane crashes, three killed

A small aircraft used by the Syrian military crashed on Sunday near Damascus killing three people, witnesses and the official news agency said. A technical fault caused the crash of the Navajo plane, which belonged to a department linked to the Syrian mil

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Primary level Call to use mother tongue as medium of instruction

Eminent professor and former Principal, Gorden College, Khawaja Masud on Sunday, stressed to use mother tongue as a medium of instruction at primary level for effective promotion of literacy in the country.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

PML-Q celebrates Musharraf's victory

The workers of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) celebrated the clean sweeping victory of President General Pervez Musharraf in the presidential election and took out a rally here late evening on Saturday. The rally was led by City District Nazim Raja Javed Ikhl

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

AHAN status changed into non-profit company

Ministry of Industries, Production and Special Initiatives has decided to change "The AHAN - Aik Hunar Aik Nagar (One village one product, Pakistan)" status to an independent, non-profit company after realising its tremendous potential in terms of work sc

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

PML-N MNAs term national reconciliation ordinance as 'black law'

A number of Pakistan Muslim League (PML) MNAs, led by Syed Tasneem Nawaz Gardezi, of Bahawalpur have rejected the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), calling it a "black law" designed to give a clean chit to corrupt people. "Yes, we are against this

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

'Take the pessimists to court'

President General Musharraf has pinpointed the elements who are active again spreading despondency and pessimism among the people at large with some ulterior motives.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Appeal to HBL president

It seems that sense of modernity has now eventually dawned upon HBL. Although most of its branches are still located in congested places with broken/outdated/scant furniture, unwelcoming staff and always-down on-line links, the new management has perhaps

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Rover's Diary: realpolitick and wishes

There is always a difference between realpolitick and an ideal politics. Like there is a difference between what it ought to be and what it actually is. In no country the aspiration level of its people and what their country supplies to them economically,

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Corporate secretary and corporate governance

The profession of corporate secretary is as old as is the corporatisation of organisations. With the turn of fresh chapter of corporate governance in Pakistan in 2002, it has assumed wider scope and more importance particularly in case of listed companies

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Burial of Doctrine of Necessity: culprits must be denied fruits of adventurism

We, the people of Pakistan, stand yet again at a critical juncture of our history. Presently, what is at risk is not only democracy but the destiny of 160 million people of this nation who depend on the apex court of this country to deliver them from the

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Refinancing under old terms

The State Bank of Pakistan seems to have finally wilted under pressure. In a surprise move, it allowed banks/DFIs on 2nd October, 2007 to extend refinancing facilities under the terms as applicable to the now defunct Long-Term Financing of the Export-Orie

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Musharraf's triumph

As expected, President Pervez Musharraf bagged almost all the votes that were cast in the presidential election held on October 6. According to unofficial results, he polled 671 votes from an electoral college of 1170, with his rival former Justice Wajihu

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Dialogue with government for removal of dictatorship: Fahim

Pakistan Peoples Party Vice Chairman Makhdoom Amin Fahim has said that the PPP dialogue with government not for rule rather for the removal of dictatorship.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

'Education plan to ensure 100 percent enrolment'

The District Coordination Officer (DCO) Hyderabad Aftab Ahmed Khatri has said that an education plan aiming to ensure 100 percent enrolment, increase adult literacy rate and qualitative education was being implemented by District Government Hyderabad.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

National Literary Sindhi conference on November 17

A National Literary Sindhi Conference will be organised at the campus of the University of Karachi on November 17th. A spokesman of the institution said that the moot would be held under the auspices of the Department of Sindhi, Karachi University.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

PMA fears rise in dog bite incidents

The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Karachi chapter on Sunday expressing concern over rabid dog bite incident in Korangi in which 10 persons were injured, feared number of such incidents might rise in future, as the City District Government Karachi (CD

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

NRO termed negation of UNAC, political parties pledge

The National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), 2007, is a negation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNAC) as well as the spirit of 'political parties pledge' to serve the people with the highest level of personal integrity, says Transpar

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Badin coastal areas lack basic civic facilities: World Bank

A member of World Bank (WB) team visiting Badin district Hameeda Saood Shah said that hundreds of thousands of people living in Badin coastal area are deprived of basic necessities like potable water, education and health. This she said Sunday while addre

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Punjab University BA/BSc supplementary exams from October 23

Controller Examinations Punjab University Professor Dr Taqi Zahid Butt has announced that B.A/B.Sc. supplementary examination-2007 would commence from 23rd of this month. Detail date-sheet has already been issued while the process of sending roll number s

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Historical site conservation law approved

The Punjab cabinet on Sunday has approved the law for protection and conservation of historical places in the province that will effectively reconstruct and preserve the sites under the government's regulation programme.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

APDM strike call badly failed

The local traders and transporters rejected the strike call of the APDM. All the business centers, plazas and shops in bazaars remained open and rush of consumers was witnessed more than the routine days. No untoward incident occurred anywhere in the city

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Presidential election divided nation: APDM

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chairman and All Parties Democratic Movement (APDM) leader Raja Zafarul Haq has said the recent presidential election divided the nation and added it would deep put impacts on future and polices of the country.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Senior vice president Khuzdar press club missing for three days

Senior Vice President Khuzdar Press Club Riaz Mengal is missing for the last three days and police has failed to recover him.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Students' warfare disturbs environment in Sindh University

People of Sindh are extremely worried at the present warfare inside the University of Sindh between some political groups, that has disturbed the university environment and postponed the midterm examinations thereby disturbing the whole academic year, acc

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Irregular employees to lose job: Kamal

Nazim Karachi Syed Mustafa Kamal has warned that such employees and officials, who are not punctual on duty and disinterested in work, would be removed from service.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

'Musharraf's re-election manifestation of people's trust'

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Amanullah Khan Jadoon said on Saturday the election of President General Pervez Musharraf for second consecutive term was the manifestation of trust reposed by the people in his prudent leadership.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Perra and Erra engaged to convert October 8 devastation into opportunity: DG

Perra and Erra with the support of donors agencies NGOs and INGOs are engaged to convert fastly the October 8 devastation of earthquake into opportunity by bringing the prosperity more than before and put the quake victims on the road of sustainable devel

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Prices generally move upwards during last week

Generally rising trend was evident on the commodities markets during the week ended on October 6, 2007, while some items noted traded without much change. The changes seen were on higher side in masoor Canada, dal masoor Canada, urad from Burma. Dyes were

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

PBM denies news report about cheques encashment

Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) has clarified a news item captioned "Fraud stops Bait-ul-Mal Cheques Encashment" published by a daily and said that it was incorrect and not based on the facts. As per policy of PBM, one beneficiary from one family is allowed fo

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Five stolen cars Recovered

Islamabad Police on Sunday has arrested three persons involved in car jacking and recovered five stolen cars and several fake registration books from their possession, a police spokesman said. These alleged car jackers were identified as Liaqat Ali Khan,

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Pakistan takes pride in China's socio-economic progress

Pakistan as a close friend takes pride in the unprecedented and rapid socio-economic progress made by China which is celebrating its 58th independence day, said Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani, Secretary General, Pakistan-China Friendship Association NWFP.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Lint, phutti prices, spot rates fluctuate in narrow range

Exporters entry in the cotton market added luster to buying which was threatened by large scale imports from India and elsewhere. The phutti rate reached in Sindh at historic level and spot rate at Rs 2875. Rates in ready business of cotton ruled between

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Lint, phutti prices, spot rates fluctuate in narrow range

Exporters entry in the cotton market added luster to buying which was threatened by large scale imports from India and elsewhere. The phutti rate reached in Sindh at historic level and spot rate at Rs 2875. Rates in ready business of cotton ruled between

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Benazir backs Citizen's Group proposals on election reforms

Former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Pakistan People's Party Benazir Bhutto has welcomed the proposals by the Citizens' Group on Electoral Process (CGEP), a group consisting of eminent Pakistanis from the fields of law, judiciary, media, academics

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Mushahid leaves for Iceland

Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman senate foreign relations committee on Sunday left for Iceland to attend the Nato parliamentary assembly. He was invited by the Nato Secretary General. During the meeting he will also present to delegates the latest

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Afgan asks Wajih to withdraw petition against President

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Sher Afgan Niazi Sunday said presidential candidate Justice Wajihuddin Ahmed (retd) should take back his constitutional petition against President Musharraf as it hurts sentiments of people and parliamentarians alike.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

District administration fails to control price hike

District administration has failed in controlling the prices of edibles during the holy month of Ramzan despite heavy claims. The common man is badly affected due to the high price of vegetables, fruits and other items of daily use in Sialkot.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

ICT to continue crackdown on profiteers

Acting Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Amer Ali Ahmed has directed Assistant Commissioners and Magistrates to intensify the anti-profiteering drive in their respective jurisdictions and keep monitoring the prices of items of daily use on daily basis.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Jubilations in Multan over President's re-election

Leaders and workers of the ruling party, Pakistan Muslim League and Mutahidda Qaumi Movement (MQM), here on Sunday celebrated the unofficially announced success of their presidential candidate, General Pervez Musharraf.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Civil society in a fix over political scenario

Pakistan, citizens, civil society and all other segments are surprised at the way the political development is taking place in the country. They are frustrated at the manner the presidential election has been handled and maneuvered, said some of the repre

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Vocational training centres planned in Balochistan

Balochistan government is establishing vocational training centres at districts and tehsils level for special persons aimed at enabling them to earn their livelihood, official sources told APP here Sunday.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Sialkot district government spending Rs 400 million on new roads

Sialkot District Government is spending more than Rs 400 million during the current fiscal year on construction of 200 km long new roads in Sialkot, Pasrur, Daska and Sambrial tehsils of the district. The work on the project would be started soon in all t

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

'Women Entrepreneur Cities' planned in Punjab

Punjab government is actively considering establishing "Women Entrepreneur Cities" in major industrial towns including Sialkot aimed at encouraging women entrepreneurship in Punjab.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Materials, homologation institute being set up in Gujranwala

Technology Upgradation and Skill Development Company (Tusdec) is planning to set up Federal Institute of Materials and Homologation (FIMH) in Gujranwala to assist industry in getting their products qualified and certified for exports to the quality consci

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

32,488 traffic rules violators booked during September

Remaining steadfast and showing perseverance in the voyage of improvement, Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) successfully ensured safe road environment in the Capital and fined 32,488 violators during the month of September.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

250,000 new housing units for federal government employees

Ministry of Housing and Works is in the process of initiating construction work on about 250,000 houses for low income federal government employees in the federal and provincial capitals. Secretary Ministry of Housing and Works Abdul Rauf Chaudhry told AP

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Weather turns cold in Quetta

Weather has turned cold in northern Balochistan including the provincial capital and the people have started wearing warm cloths, besides sales of heaters, blankets, sweaters and jackets have also been started as mercury has dropped to 0.5 degree Celsius

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Musharraf's re-election beneficial for economy: Jatoi

Minister for Water and Power Liaquat Ali Jatoi on Sunday terming the re-election of President General Pervez Musharraf beneficial for country's economy said it would ensure continuity of his policies.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

PTCL starts prompt phone connections campaign

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has started a campaign of prompt phone connections for customers in Rawalpindi and adjacent areas. During the campaign, telephone connections would be immediately provided to applicants at camp offices est

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Presidential election a mockery of democracy: APDM

Rejecting the presidential poll All Parties Democratic Movement (APDM) on Saturday termed October 6 as a tragic chapter in Pakistan's history. Acting President PML-N, Makhdoom Javed Hashmi termed the presidential election a mockery of democracy. " This po

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Altaf stresses harmony

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief, Altaf Hussain on Sunday appealed to the political and religious parties of the country and the media to work for creating harmony and solidarity among the nation instead of dividing them into segments.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Allotment letters among journalists to be distributed

The balloting of allotment of plots to Rawalpinid-Islamabad Press Club members will be held on Tuesday at Punjab House Ralwalpind. President Pakistan Muslim League Chaudhry Shujjat and Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi will hold the balloting a

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Musharraf puts country on path of democracy: Arbab

The comprehensive victory of General Pervez Musharraf in Saturday's presidential election is the success of the people of Pakistan. This was stated by the Chief Minister of Sindh, Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim, here on Sunday.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

'Benazir's return to strengthen democracy'

Leader of the opposition in the senate and central leader of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians, Senator Raza Rabbani on Sunday said that a revolution will start across the country the day Chairperson PPPP lands here on October 18.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

PPP to contest general elections with APDM: Awan

Senator Babar Awan has said that in the coming general elections Pakistan People Party will contest with All Pakistan Democratic Movement (APDM). Nawaz Sharif is now criticising Benazir Bhutto because the government has withdrawn all baseless cases agains

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

'Electoral process to promote congenial atmosphere'

The Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Muhammad Ali Durrani said on Sunday that the present electoral process would promote the congenial atmosphere in the country through free, fair and transparent elections ensuring a level playing field.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Insecticides for vector protection beneficial if used properly

Dr Ali Muhammad Soomro, Assistant Professor Pharmacology, University of Sindh Jamshoro said that omnipresent insecticides in home for vector protection and in agriculture sector for food and fiber is too beneficial if used appropriately. Otherwise these a

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Voting on no-trust motion today

Voting on the no-confidence motion filed by the opposition in NWFP Assembly against Chief Minister Akram Khan Duranni will be held on Monday (today), a private TV channel reported.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Voting on no-trust motion today

Voting on the no-confidence motion filed by the opposition in NWFP Assembly against Chief Minister Akram Khan Duranni will be held on Monday (today), a private TV channel reported.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Wajihuddin leaves proposers, seconders wondering in vague

All of the six proposers and seconders of presidential candidate former Justice Wajihuddin Ahmed did not cast their vote in the election on Saturday after failing to get in touch with him despite repeated efforts.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Poor blood pressure control ups stroke risk

About half of all first-time strokes in patients being treated for high blood pressure result from the pressure not being adequately controlled, Swedish researchers report. Older age, diabetes and smoking also raises the risk of stroke in these patients,

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Shahid Zaman injured in a road mishap

Famous poet and former national hockey player Shahid Zaman was seriuosly injured when a speeding van hit his car on the Jhand road when he was going to Islamabad from Kohat. Shahid Zaman, General Secretary of Anjuman Trakki Urdu (Kohat), was rushed to a h

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

30 shops gutted in market fire

At least 30 cloth and crockery shops were gutted when a fire erupted due to short-circuit at Jogian Bara market, in the Cantonment Police jurisdiction, Abbottabad on Sunday.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Two killed in accident

Two people were killed on Sunday in a collision between two trucks in Mochko, Balidia Town, an Edhi Ambulance service official said. The unidentified bodies of the deceased persons admitted to hospital.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Pemra seizes 'Bliss' network

The field inspection team of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has seized a cable television network, namely 'Bliss Communication Network' (BCN), for relaying proscribed/prohibited channels and exclusive 'In-House CD channels' here on

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Quake-hit areas: IFRC and PRCS to continue health care services

International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) and Pakistan Red Crescent Societies' (PRCS) mobile health teams will continue delivering medical care and health education in earthquake-hit areas of NWFP.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Increased cotton arrivals may keep prices competitive

The mealy bug has caused some damage to cotton in Sindh, more in Lower than Upper Sindh, especially in Sanghar district, which produces some 800,000 to 900,000 bales. Inside story says that spray of expired and adulterated pesticides was responsible for w

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Increased cotton arrivals may keep prices competitive

The mealy bug has caused some damage to cotton in Sindh, more in Lower than Upper Sindh, especially in Sanghar district, which produces some 800,000 to 900,000 bales. Inside story says that spray of expired and adulterated pesticides was responsible for w

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Increased cotton arrivals may keep prices competitive

The mealy bug has caused some damage to cotton in Sindh, more in Lower than Upper Sindh, especially in Sanghar district, which produces some 800,000 to 900,000 bales. Inside story says that spray of expired and adulterated pesticides was responsible for w

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Increased cotton arrivals may keep prices competitive

The mealy bug has caused some damage to cotton in Sindh, more in Lower than Upper Sindh, especially in Sanghar district, which produces some 800,000 to 900,000 bales. Inside story says that spray of expired and adulterated pesticides was responsible for w

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

ISPR refutes kidnapping of soldiers news

A spokesman of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) has refuted the news in print and electronic media regarding the adduction of Frontier Corps soldiers in different areas of North Wazirstan Agency.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

ISPR refutes kidnapping of soldiers news

A spokesman of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) has refuted the news in print and electronic media regarding the adduction of Frontier Corps soldiers in different areas of North Wazirstan Agency.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Two years on... October eight earthquake

The whole nation will remember on Monday thousands who lost lives in the 2005 devastating earthquake, which hit parts of NWFP and Azad Kashmir. On October 8th, a 7.6 magnitude quake levelled buildings - a disaster that killed more than 75,000 and rendered

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Two years on... October eight earthquake

The whole nation will remember on Monday thousands who lost lives in the 2005 devastating earthquake, which hit parts of NWFP and Azad Kashmir. On October 8th, a 7.6 magnitude quake levelled buildings - a disaster that killed more than 75,000 and rendered

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

'Victory means more problems for Musharraf'

When the smoke cleared from the fireworks set off by his supporters after presidential election, Pervez Musharraf was left with an even more explosive set of options, analysts say. The military ruler, bankrolled by Washington because of his support for th

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

'Victory means more problems for Musharraf'

When the smoke cleared from the fireworks set off by his supporters after presidential election, Pervez Musharraf was left with an even more explosive set of options, analysts say. The military ruler, bankrolled by Washington because of his support for th

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

CNG bus service in Peshawar inaugurated

The first 45-seat CNG bus of the 100 buses fleet for the Peshawar City arrived on Sunday to ply on the executive route between General Bus Stand and Hayatabad Township. The buses are being imported from China through a local transport company, the Wisdom

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

CNG bus service in Peshawar inaugurated

The first 45-seat CNG bus of the 100 buses fleet for the Peshawar City arrived on Sunday to ply on the executive route between General Bus Stand and Hayatabad Township. The buses are being imported from China through a local transport company, the Wisdom

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Indian occupied Kashmir wildlife officials burn garments to thwart fur trade

Wildlife officials in Indian occupied Kashmir said on Sunday they have started destroying thousands of rare hides and fur garments in a move to discourage the fur trade in the revolt-hit region.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Indian occupied Kashmir wildlife officials burn garments to thwart fur trade

Wildlife officials in Indian occupied Kashmir said on Sunday they have started destroying thousands of rare hides and fur garments in a move to discourage the fur trade in the revolt-hit region.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Indian occupied Kashmir wildlife officials burn garments to thwart fur trade

Wildlife officials in Indian occupied Kashmir said on Sunday they have started destroying thousands of rare hides and fur garments in a move to discourage the fur trade in the revolt-hit region.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Bulls hold sway on LSE

Helped by local institutions and foreign buyers, bulls held sway on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), where the benchmark index recorded 7.24 percent gain with a remarkable improvement in trade turnover, during the past week.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Bulls hold sway on LSE

Helped by local institutions and foreign buyers, bulls held sway on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), where the benchmark index recorded 7.24 percent gain with a remarkable improvement in trade turnover, during the past week.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Illegal sales tax refund: criminal proceedings against 14 units initiated

The Directorate-General of Intelligence and Investigation, Customs and Excise, has initiated criminal proceedings against 14 industrial units of Punjab for claiming illegal sales tax refund on bogus invoices.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Illegal sales tax refund: criminal proceedings against 14 units initiated

The Directorate-General of Intelligence and Investigation, Customs and Excise, has initiated criminal proceedings against 14 industrial units of Punjab for claiming illegal sales tax refund on bogus invoices.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Illegal sales tax refund: criminal proceedings against 14 units initiated

The Directorate-General of Intelligence and Investigation, Customs and Excise, has initiated criminal proceedings against 14 industrial units of Punjab for claiming illegal sales tax refund on bogus invoices.

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

War on terror fuelling al Qaeda

Six years after the September 11 attacks in the United States, the "war on terror" is failing and instead fuelling an increase in support for extremist Islamist movements, a British think-tank said on Monday. A report by the Oxford Research Group (ORG) sa

Published 08 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 25	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 25	277.73
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 26	153.83
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 26	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Nov 26	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 25	5,987.37
Nasdaq / Nov 25	18,054.84
FTSE 100 / Nov 25	8,291.68
Dow Jones / Nov 25	44,736.57
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 25	19,405.20
France CAC40 / Nov 25	7,257.47
India Sensex / Nov 26	80,083.15
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 26	38,266.61

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 25	244,860.20
Petrol/Litre / Nov 26	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 26	69.17
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 26	17,685
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 26	2,623.04
Diesel/Litre / Nov 26	255.14

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.86 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	610 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	74.39 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	122.01 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	998.48 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.86 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	610 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	74.39 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	122.01 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	998.48 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.42 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Hascol Petrol / Nov 26 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	64,823,622 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 26 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	48,065,578 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 26 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	40,919,425 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 26 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	33,547,707 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 26 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	32,092,012 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 26 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	30,420,168 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 26 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	22,823,492 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 26 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,014,784 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 26 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	19,695,105 ▲ 0.00

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