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Print - 2007-11-03
Separate bins for solid waste disposal suggested

Separate bins for solid waste disposal suggested

A local industrialist has suggested that separate bins with different colour markings for disposal solid waste be placed in different industries and locations.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (November 02, 2007).

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Over 0.4 million new job opportunities to be created in fiscal year 2007

Over 0.4 million new job opportunities to be created in fiscal year 2007

More than 400,000 new job opportunities will be created in current fiscal year in agriculture, small and medium enterprises, housing and construction, information and communication technology and export sectors with the investment of Rs 435 billion, appro
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (November 02, 2007) and for Saturday (November 03, 2007).
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Kinnow export starts

Kinnow export starts

Pakistan is likely to fetch $135 million from kinnow exports, which have started from October 27 to the countries of South Asia, Middle East, Far East and Central Asian Republics.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
'Kashmiris won't accept LoC as international border'

'Kashmiris won't accept LoC as international border'

Former Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry on Friday claimed that decision to make the Line of Control (LoC) as a permanent border was almost final but the Kashmiris would not accept any agreement recognising the
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Friday (November 02, 2007).

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Action against pollutant industries urged

Action against pollutant industries urged

Action would be initiated under the relevant environmental laws against those industrial units and public and private organisations that have been causing pollution. This was stated by Sindh Minister for Environment Dr Sagheer Ahmed.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Friday (November 02, 2007).

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Three giraffes arrive at Lahore Zoo from South Africa

Three giraffes arrive at Lahore Zoo from South Africa

Three giraffes have arrived at the Lahore Zoo from South Africa on Friday, which were bought at a total cost of Rs 7.4 million. A zoo spokesman said that November 2 was a historic day for the zoo because after a period of 13 years, the Southern Trio Giraf
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Friday (November 02, 2007).

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Security beefed up in Karachi

Security beefed up in Karachi

Extraordinary security measures were taken in whole city on Friday to counter any unpleasant incident following the Thursday's suicide attack in Sargodha. Police and Rangers were put on a high alert during the 16-hours high alert from 8am to 10pm.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (November 02, 2007).

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
More suicide attacks possible: DIG Rawalpindi

More suicide attacks possible: DIG Rawalpindi

DIG Rawalpindi Police, Saud Aziz said here on Friday that more suicide attacks could occur in Rawalpindi saying the Interior Ministry has given advance information in this regard. He was addressing a press conference at the Sadiqbad Police Station.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
High security alert being maintained in Islamabad

High security alert being maintained in Islamabad

High security alert is being maintained in the Federal Capital in order to avert any untoward incident, the official sources said on Friday. Police and other law enforcement agencies are on high alert in Islamabad and this state of alertness will be maint
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 02, 2007).

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Sahara Trust receives life saving drugs

Sahara Trust receives life saving drugs

The Sahara for Life Trust has received over 900,000 doses of various life-saving drugs worth over Rs 3.1 million. An announcement of the organisation here said that those would be utilised towards the treatment of the infants at the Trust's Sughra Shafi M
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 02, 2007).

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
'Benazir to address public meeting at Liaquatbagh on November 9'

'Benazir to address public meeting at Liaquatbagh on November 9'

Central Vice Chairman of PPP Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani categorically denied that Central Executive Council (CEC) of the PPP has suggested to party Chairwoman Benazir Bhutto not to return to Pakistan from Dubai, in case the government should proclaim an emer
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Punjab government utilising all resources to reduce industrial pollution

Punjab government utilising all resources to reduce industrial pollution

Punjab government on its behalf was utilising all channels and resources for reducing industrial pollution aimed at ensuring pollution-free environment for the industrial workers, dwellers and to enable the business community to fulfil the international s
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher in interbank market

THE RUPEE: dollar higher in interbank market

Bearish trend persisted in the interbank market on Friday as the rupee lost four paisa against dollar for buying at Rs 60.78 and it fell by five paisa for selling at Rs 60.80, dealers said. High demand for dollar kept the rupee under pressure and it seems
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Crackdown on illegal factories begins

Crackdown on illegal factories begins

The district government has launched crackdown on illegal commercialisation and mushrooming of unregistered factories in different areas of the city. The crackdown against illegal commercialisation was being taken at the orders of District Nazim Raja Jave
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher in interbank market

THE RUPEE: dollar higher in interbank market

Bearish trend persisted in the interbank market on Friday as the rupee lost four paisa against dollar for buying at Rs 60.78 and it fell by five paisa for selling at Rs 60.80, dealers said. High demand for dollar kept the rupee under pressure and it seems
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Nadra to help Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal disburse aid

Nadra to help Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal disburse aid

Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) in collaboration with National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) would examine the database of its beneficiaries countrywide for disbursement of speedy and transparent financial aid.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
CCBs in Sialkot a 'success story': Director UNDP

CCBs in Sialkot a 'success story': Director UNDP

Director United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Karen M. Junjua while expressing satisfaction over the functioning of Citizen Community Boards (CCBs) in Sialkot districts, has said that Sialkot has set a unique precedent for other districts of Pakist
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
CNG rickshaw drivers stage rally

CNG rickshaw drivers stage rally

More than one hundred rickshaw drivers along with their CNG rickshaws took out a protest rally here on Friday against providing them sub-standard CNG rickshaws under the President Rozgar Scheme. The protesters were carrying banners and placards inscribed
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Friday (November 02, 2007).

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Software exhibition from today

Software exhibition from today

A software exhibition will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, University of Karachi, from November 3. This was announced by the director of the centre in a statement on Friday. The Vice-Chancellor of Karachi University, Professor Dr Pirzada Qasim
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
LHC issues notices to chief secretary

LHC issues notices to chief secretary

The Lahore High Court has issued notices to Chief Secretary, ordering him to explain as to why admission quota from King Edward Medical College was abolished for Jhang residents.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Shams hints at amendments in 'Nifaz-e-Adl' law

Shams hints at amendments in 'Nifaz-e-Adl' law

The government of NWFP has constituted a special committee and has tasked it for identification of weaknesses in the 'Nifaz-e-Adl Regulations' of Malakand region. This was stated by NWFP caretaker Chief Minister Shams-ul-Mulk on Friday while talking here
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Friday (November 02, 2007).

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
LHC fines litigant

LHC fines litigant

The Lahore High Court has fined litigant Shahid Rehmat by Rs 10000 for wasting public time by filing frivolous case. The court said filing of frivolous writ petitions is on the rise. It is consuming precious public time and piling up serious litigation an
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Sonda Jeherrukh coal mine project: pre-feasibility study completed

Sonda Jeherrukh coal mine project: pre-feasibility study completed

A four-member visiting Chinese delegation from China National Machinery Import and Export corporation informed the Board of Investment (BoI) officials that pre-feasibility study of Sonda Jeherrukh coal mine development project has been completed at an est
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Three emerald mines auction fetches Rs 50.75 million

Three emerald mines auction fetches Rs 50.75 million

NWFP Directorate-General of Mines and Minerals has auctioned three emerald mines--two in Swat district and one in Shangla--to a private company, Luxury International. Two emerald mines are situated in Fiza Gutt, near Mingora City, and Shamozai of Matta, t
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Recovery of power dues, other issues discussed

Recovery of power dues, other issues discussed

NWFP Governor Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai presided over a meeting to discuss the issues relating to electricity supply and recovery of Wapda dues. Wapda Chairman Shakil Durrani, Additional Chief Secretary, Fata, Javed Iqbal, Secretary to Governor Azmat Hani
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Islamic banking performance encouraging: SBP

Islamic banking performance encouraging: SBP

The performance of the Islamic banking appears encouraging because of enhanced capital position and improved asset quality. A State Bank quarterly performance review of the banking sector for June 2007 notes that increased operational expenses (which are
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Focal persons to be appointed in CDGK departments

Focal persons to be appointed in CDGK departments

Focal persons would be appointed in different departments of the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) to ensure implementation of City Council's resolutions and other decisions. After every two months a meeting of heads of the CDGK's vigilance committe
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
3,100 councillors complete computer training course

3,100 councillors complete computer training course

The Ministry of Women Development has successfully completed computer training programme for 3,100 women councillors under its IT training project, hoping they would play more effective role at grassroots level. The ambitious Rs 15.410 million, project wa
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
'Delay in justice can harm economic activities'

'Delay in justice can harm economic activities'

Justice Tassadduq Hussain Jillani of the Supreme Court said on Friday that delay in dispensing quick justice could become an impediment to economic activities and hamper development.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Government urged to formulate new LPG policy

Government urged to formulate new LPG policy

Chairman LPG Distributors Association Pakistan (LPGDAP), Irfan Khokhar has urged the government to unlink the local liquefied gas price from the international market and formulate a new policy while ensuring the interests of all the stakeholders of the in
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
SCO can play vital role in dealing with terror: Kasuri

SCO can play vital role in dealing with terror: Kasuri

Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri on Friday, emphasising the need for forging closer bonds among the members of Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) and partners to help improve its efficacy in dealing with the threat of terrorism and extremism
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Call to resolve issues being faced by Muslim countries

Call to resolve issues being faced by Muslim countries

Muslims heritage is a part of the world culture, therefore, there is a need to study and discuss contemporary issues vis-à-vis international politics and all disputes being confronted by the world especially Muslim countries should be resolved.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Induction of 200 locomotive drivers approved

Induction of 200 locomotive drivers approved

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday approved the induction of 200 assistant locomotive drivers in Pakistan Railways on emergency basis. The PM gave formal approval to this effect during a meeting with Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed at PM Secr
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
US Commander calls on CJCSC

US Commander calls on CJCSC

Commander US Central Command, Admiral William J. Fallon who is on an official visit to Pakistan called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Tariq Majid at Joint Staff Headquarters on Friday. Matters related to mutual interest were discusse
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
US Commander calls on CJCSC

US Commander calls on CJCSC

Commander US Central Command, Admiral William J. Fallon who is on an official visit to Pakistan called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Tariq Majid at Joint Staff Headquarters on Friday. Matters related to mutual interest were discusse
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
India for amicable solutions to disputes with Pakistan and China

India for amicable solutions to disputes with Pakistan and China

Indian Defence Minister A K Antony has said India was trying to find amicable solutions to disputes with Pakistan and China. Media reports quoting him as telling reporters at Kochi in Kerala that India wanted "friendly neighbours."
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Government committed to strengthen democratic process: Shaukat

Government committed to strengthen democratic process: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday said the government was committed to strengthening democratic process and would take all measures to ensure conducive political atmosphere in the run-up to the general election.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
JS Bank, EFU Life sign Bancassurance agreement

JS Bank, EFU Life sign Bancassurance agreement

JS Bank Limited and EFU Life Assurance Ltd signed an agreement, for the launch of JS Bank's first two Bancassurance products, "JS Prosperity for Life" and "JS Education Plan. These financial planning packages will aim to widen the range of JS Bank's wealt
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Friday (November 02, 2007).

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Accountability Court adjourns hearing against Double Shah

Accountability Court adjourns hearing against Double Shah

Accountability Court (AC) adjourned the hearing against Syed Sibt-ul-Hassan Shah alias Double Shah and others for defrauding the people as the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) sought time to file a supplementary reference.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Friday (November 02, 2007).

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
'Punjab Internet City' to be established

'Punjab Internet City' to be established

Punjab government will establish 'Punjab Internet City' with a cost of Rs 1.28 billion near Kala Shah Kaku where local and foreign IT companies would be provided land to enhance direct foreign investment, strengthen international links and promote industr
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Friday (November 02, 2007).

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Ishaq Dar meets Benazir

Ishaq Dar meets Benazir

Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Ishaq Dar on Friday night called on Chairperson Pakistan People's Party Benazir Bhutto in Dubai. According to Aaj TV channel, Ishaq Dar said that he was invited by Asif Zardari for a meeting with Benazir Bhutto.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Ishaq Dar meets Benazir

Ishaq Dar meets Benazir

Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Ishaq Dar on Friday night called on Chairperson Pakistan People's Party Benazir Bhutto in Dubai. According to Aaj TV channel, Ishaq Dar said that he was invited by Asif Zardari for a meeting with Benazir Bhutto.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Six killed in Dera Bugti mine blasts

Six killed in Dera Bugti mine blasts

Six people, including a child, were killed in two landmine explosions on Friday in Sui, police said. The mines were planted on a road in the gas-rich district of Sui in Balochistan province by tribal insurgents to target security forces operating in the r
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Six killed in Dera Bugti mine blasts

Six killed in Dera Bugti mine blasts

Six people, including a child, were killed in two landmine explosions on Friday in Sui, police said. The mines were planted on a road in the gas-rich district of Sui in Balochistan province by tribal insurgents to target security forces operating in the r
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
KKI closing rates of currency notes

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Friday (November 02, 2007).

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
PIA cancels flights as engineers stop work

PIA cancels flights as engineers stop work

Most of Pakistan International Airlines''s fleet was grounded and dozens of flights cancelled on Friday as ground engineers took medical leave en masse to press for higher salaries, airline officials told Reuters.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (November 02, 2007).

Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
PIA cancels flights as engineers stop work

PIA cancels flights as engineers stop work

Most of Pakistan International Airlines's fleet was grounded and dozens of flights cancelled on Friday as ground engineers took medical leave en masse to press for higher salaries, airline officials told Reuters.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am
PIA cancels flights as engineers stop work

PIA cancels flights as engineers stop work

Most of Pakistan International Airlines's fleet was grounded and dozens of flights cancelled on Friday as ground engineers took medical leave en masse to press for higher salaries, airline officials told Reuters.
Published 03 Nov, 2007 12:00am