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Print - 2007-11-07
Mobilink to support Roshni Homes Trust

Mobilink to support Roshni Homes Trust

Mobilink Tuesday announced its continuing support to Roshni Homes Trust by inaugurating a new youth housing block in Gujranwala. In addition, Mobilink announced 12 scholarships for Roshni Homes Trusts students for 2 years. The total cost for the scholarsh
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Need stressed to revolutionise education system

Need stressed to revolutionise education system

"Developing countries should concentrate on improving the level of education to boost employment and economic growth which will help narrow the gap among different strata of the society in knowledge, skills and human resources", said Federal Minister of S
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (November 06, 2007) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 07, 2007).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Journalists continue boycott of official functions

Journalists continue boycott of official functions

The journalists continued their boycott to coverage of official events for third consecutive day in protest against the strict curbs imposed on media following the proclamation of emergency by General Musharraf.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Sindh University convocation on December 15

Sindh University convocation on December 15

The Controller of Examinations Sindh University has announced here on Tuesday that the Academic Convocation -2006 of the university would be held on December 15 this year.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Proposal to start 'Aik Hunar Aik Nagar' programme

Proposal to start 'Aik Hunar Aik Nagar' programme

Under the special directives of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to protect traditional handicraft and cottage industries across the country, the concerned department has sent a proposal to Islamabad for starting one-village one-product programme, with the nam
Published 07 Nov, 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 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NCHD given $25 million for education and health

NCHD given $25 million for education and health

National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) would complete projects on primary education, literacy and provision of basic healthcare services by December 2007 at the cost of $25 million provided by Unicef, Unesco, US Aid etc, during the last five yea
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
National Assembly summoned to meet today

National Assembly summoned to meet today

President General Pervaz Musharraf has summed National Assembly to meet here on Wednesday (today) amidst calls from the international community to 'rescind the decision of emergency and country-wide protests by lawyers. President has called the NA session
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (November 06, 2007).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
New housing colonies soon

New housing colonies soon

Punjab government under a network programme will construct housing colonies at Sialkot, Narowal and Gujranwala at a cost of Rs 75 crore. Official sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that basic facilities like electricity, sewerage, water
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Rs 14 billion allocated for roads widening, construction

Rs 14 billion allocated for roads widening, construction

Punjab government has set aside more than Rs 14 billion during current fiscal period for the construction of news roads and widening of existing roads in the province. Official sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that under the programme
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Tuesday (November 06, 2007).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
SIMAP demands ban on exports of surgical forgings

SIMAP demands ban on exports of surgical forgings

Chairman Surgical Instrument Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SIMAP) Aamir Riaz Bhinder has said the surgical industry of Pakistan has appealed to the President, Prime Minster and Chairman FEB to impose immediate ban on exports of surgical forgings
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Tuesday (November 06, 2007).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Comprehensive electricity uplift plan in AJK launched

Comprehensive electricity uplift plan in AJK launched

AJK government has launched an integrated and broad-based plan to electrify all the remaining parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir including remote and far-flung areas by the end of the current year.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Tuesday (November 06, 2007).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Former Prime Ministers urged to lead movement

Former Prime Ministers urged to lead movement

Nawabzada Mansoor Ahmed Khan, Chief of Pakistan Democratic Party (PDP) and a leader of APDM said on Tuesday that November 3 was the Black Day for country as martial law has been imposed under the cover of emergency and basic human rights were usurped, imp
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (November 06, 2007).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Jammu Martyrs Day observed in Sialkot, Narowal

Jammu Martyrs Day observed in Sialkot, Narowal

The Jammu Martyrs Day was observed throughout Sialkot and Narowal district by the refugees from the occupied Jammu and Kashmir settled in both these districts on Tuesday. The daylong programmes started with special prayers for the solidarity, unity and pr
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Five die in road mishap

Five die in road mishap

Five died and seven other injured when a passenger Jeep coming from Hajmir to Alantir fell into deep ravine near Chondakai area in Shangla district on Tuesday. Police said the incident occurred when tie-rod of Jeep No KTA-5572 broke while negotiating a sh
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 06, 2007).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Moderate earthquake hits Islamabad

Moderate earthquake hits Islamabad

An earthquake of moderate intensity was recorded on Tuesday morning here by the Seismological Network of Pakistan. According to preliminary analysis of meteorological station, the earthquake originated at 0716 hours and its epicentre was 490 kilometres no
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 06, 2007).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Area under sugarcane cultivation increased

Area under sugarcane cultivation increased

Ministry of Food, Agriculture and livestock (Minfal) has decided to bring over 1039.5000 hectares land under sugarcane cultivation with an aim to meet domestic consumption needs of sugar during the current financial year.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Power ministry fails to implement DAC directions

Power ministry fails to implement DAC directions

A sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the failure of the authorities to implement Departmental Accounts Committee (DAC) directions.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar scores big gains

THE RUPEE: dollar scores big gains

Weak sentiment was seen in the interbank market on Tuesday as the rupee lost six paisa against dollar for buying and selling at Rs 60.84 and Rs 60.86. In the open market dollar was sharply up touching Rs 61 mark, dealers said.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
23 lawyers injured in clash with police

23 lawyers injured in clash with police

At least 23 lawyers injured seriously in a clash between the lawyers and the law enforcing agencies in Multan on Tuesday. A violent mob of lawyers destroyed the office of City District Nazim on Tuesday, broke its window panes, and furniture and they also
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar scores big gains

THE RUPEE: dollar scores big gains

Weak sentiment was seen in the interbank market on Tuesday as the rupee lost six paisa against dollar for buying and selling at Rs 60.84 and Rs 60.86. In the open market dollar was sharply up touching Rs 61 mark, dealers said.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NAB acquits Ghous Ali Shah

NAB acquits Ghous Ali Shah

National Accountability Court No 1 headed by Judge Aal-e-Maqbool Rizvi on Tuesday acquitted former Defence Minister Syed Ghous Ali Shah in a reference regarding appointments in Civil Aviation Authority in contravention of rules and regulations.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Huge amount of narcotics burnt

Huge amount of narcotics burnt

Narcotics worth Rs 1.5 billion seized by Anti Narcotic Force and Excise Police were burnt in a ceremony, which was attended by Sindh Minister for Excise and Taxation Shabbir Ahmed Qaimkhani and representatives of Saudi Arabia and Iran consulates in Karach
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Karsaz carnage: FIR could not be filed due to SHO's absence

Karsaz carnage: FIR could not be filed due to SHO's absence

The absence of Bahadurabad police station staff from duty on Tuesday frustrated all attempts of PPP leaders to register first information report of the suicide attack in the procession of Benazir Bhutto on the night of October 18/19 in Karachi.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Tuesday (November 06, 2007).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan and US to cooperate in police training

Pakistan and US to cooperate in police training

A delegation of American Anti Terrorist Assistance Programme (ATA) consisting of Robert A Clark, John Atlee and Robert Good Night had a meeting with the Additional Inspector General of Police Dr Wasim Kausar, Commandant Police College Sihala.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Non-local militant involves in Swat unrest: Muqam

Non-local militant involves in Swat unrest: Muqam

Federal Minister for Political Affairs and President of PML (Q) Amir Muqam has said that foreigners and non-local militants are involved in the unrest in Swat district. He also expressed the confidence that the government with the support of law-abiding c
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Tuesday (November 06, 2007).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
PPP rally disallowed in Rawalpindi

PPP rally disallowed in Rawalpindi

Punjab government has endorsed the decision of district government Rawalpindi banning permission to Pakistan Peoples Party (Parliamentarian) to hold public meeting in the city on November 9.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
'PPP determined to hold November 9 public meeting'

'PPP determined to hold November 9 public meeting'

The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Tuesday pledged to hold it scheduled public meeting on November 9 in Rawalpindi despite all odds. Local leaders of PPP, while talking to journalist during their visit to Liaquat Bagh to review the arrangements for the pub
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Benazir given warm welcome in Islamabad

Benazir given warm welcome in Islamabad

Chairperson of Pakistan Peoples Party Benazir Bhutto on Tuesday arrived Islamabad and party leaders and workers gave her a warm welcome at airport despite tight security and blockades. Benazir Bhutto arrived at Islamabad International Airport through PIA
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Breast cancer, the most common malignancy

Breast cancer, the most common malignancy

Sanofi-aventis organised a "breast cancer awareness and survival" programme with the Aga Khan University Hospital, an initiative to raise public awareness regarding signs, symptoms, treatment and care of breast cancer.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Rs 31.82 million sports complex at UVAS inaugurated

Rs 31.82 million sports complex at UVAS inaugurated

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore is constructing a sports complex for students at a cost of Rs 31.82 million. The two-storey complex spreading over 23,436 square feet will provide sports facilities for table tennis, a gym and
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Hajis could bring only 32-kg luggage on return

Hajis could bring only 32-kg luggage on return

The Director Haj, Lahore, Syed Farogh Aftab Zaidi, on Tuesday said as per the latest decision of the Saudi government the weight of pilgrims' luggage must not be more than 32-kg while on way back from the holy land.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NWFP lawyers announce to start Jail Bharo Tehreek

NWFP lawyers announce to start Jail Bharo Tehreek

Protesting the state of emergency in the country NWFP lawyers continued their protest for the 2nd consecutive days and announced to start Jail Bharo Tehreek and establish hunger strike camps at lower court from today (Wednesday).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
11,000 watercourses out of targeted 33,000 lined

11,000 watercourses out of targeted 33,000 lined

Project Director National Programme for Improvement of Water Courses (NPIWC) Sindh Muhammad Younus Daga has said that out of 33000 targeted water courses, 11000 water courses had been lined till date under 5 year project of NPIWC launched in 2004.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
300 uplift schemes under way: Kamal

300 uplift schemes under way: Kamal

Nazim Karachi Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that Haq Parast leadership completed hundreds of projects in a short period and at present some 300 schemes were under implementation at a cost of billions of rupees and work on many of them had completed by 80 to
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Rs 718 million to be spent to electrify 86 villages in Dera Bugti

Rs 718 million to be spent to electrify 86 villages in Dera Bugti

Water and Power Authority (WAPDA) will spend Rs 718 million to electrify 86 villages in District Dera Bugti and Sui Balochistan. According to the Wapda and Power ministry sources Quetta Electricity Supply Company (QESCO) would execute the project, which w
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Emergency to be lifted in few weeks: Shujaat

Emergency to be lifted in few weeks: Shujaat

President Pakistan Muslim League Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Tuesday said current emergency's period will prove the shortest ever in the history of the country as it will be lifted within a weeks. Talking to ARY Channel, he said his advice to impos
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
India refuses visa to Sheikh Rashid

India refuses visa to Sheikh Rashid

Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid said on Tuesday that India has refused to issue him a visa for an official trip. Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid said the Indian High Commission (embassy) in Islamabad had granted visas to other officials but declined his r
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan cautions against externalising Afghan problems

Pakistan cautions against externalising Afghan problems

Pakistan has called for further strengthening Islamabad-Kabul co-operation in fighting terrorism and extremism instead of seeking to externalise Afghanistan's problems. "The co-operation between Pakistan and Afghanistan spans the entire spectrum," Ambassa
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Commonwealth caucus to meet on Pakistan position

Commonwealth caucus to meet on Pakistan position

Commonwealth ministers will meet in London on November 12 to decide on Pakistan's position in the grouping following President Pervez Musharraf's imposition of emergency rule, Malaysia said on Tuesday.
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Media centre set up in Swat

Media centre set up in Swat

NWFP Information Department established Media Centre at the office of DCO Swat wherein briefing to journalists on important issues will be given. Director Information Faridullah Khan and other officers of the department held meetings with DCO Swat, DIG Sw
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Aids fast spreading, need urgent measures: minister

Aids fast spreading, need urgent measures: minister

Provincial Caretaker Minister for Social Welfare, Manpower, Labour and Irrigation Bakht Baidar Khan on Tuesday said urgent and effective measures have to be taken to control spread of dreadful disease HIV and Aids, which were fast spreading across the glo
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Militants kidnap four soldiers

Militants kidnap four soldiers

Suspected pro-Taliban militants on Tuesday kidnapped four soldiers from Razmak in North Waziristan, officials said. "The four soldiers were going on holidays and were snatched from a privately hired car near Noor Alam checkpost by unidentified gunmen," a
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Militants kidnap four soldiers

Militants kidnap four soldiers

Suspected pro-Taliban militants on Tuesday kidnapped four soldiers from Razmak in North Waziristan, officials said. "The four soldiers were going on holidays and were snatched from a privately hired car near Noor Alam checkpost by unidentified gunmen," a
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 06, 2007).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 06, 2007).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 06, 2007).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Iftikhar urges masses to fight for supremacy of constitution

Iftikhar urges masses to fight for supremacy of constitution

Former Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry has urged the nation to fight against President General Pervez Musharraf and rebuff his weekend proclamation of emergency rule. The call came on Tuesday as pro-democracy protesters fought running battles with police
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Iftikhar urges masses to fight for supremacy of constitution

Iftikhar urges masses to fight for supremacy of constitution

Former Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry has urged the nation to fight against President General Pervez Musharraf and rebuff his weekend proclamation of emergency rule. The call came on Tuesday as pro-democracy protesters fought running battles with police
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
US envoy urges CEC to announce poll schedule

US envoy urges CEC to announce poll schedule

The US Ambassador, Anne Patterson, on Tuesday visited the Election Commission here and urged the Chief Election Commissioner to announce the election schedule as soon as possible to reassure the people of Pakistan and the international community that the
Published 07 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 Tuesday (November 06, 2007).
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
US envoy urges CEC to announce poll schedule

US envoy urges CEC to announce poll schedule

The US Ambassador, Anne Patterson, on Tuesday visited the Election Commission here and urged the Chief Election Commissioner to announce the election schedule as soon as possible to reassure the people of Pakistan and the international community that the
Published 07 Nov, 2007 12:00am
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