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Print - 2007-12-25
Tocom rubber seen at 300 yen end December

Tocom rubber seen at 300 yen end December

Tokyo rubber futures are expected to remain firm to the end of this year on Chinese buying, concerns about falling supply and a bullish technical trend, but dip a little in January, a Reuters poll showed on Friday.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
London sugar and coffee up; cocoa down

London sugar and coffee up; cocoa down

London white sugar futures extended recent gains to hit a nine-month high before reversing direction at Monday's close, dealers said. Robusta coffee advanced slightly within its recent range, while cocoa slipped on hedging-related sales.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Shanghai copper ascends

Shanghai copper ascends

Shanghai copper futures rose by their daily limit for a third day in a row on Monday, supported by high spot premiums in the domestic market, reflecting the strong demand and tight supplies seen late this year.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Oil gains on tight US stocks, Mexico port closures

Oil gains on tight US stocks, Mexico port closures

Oil prices rose above $94 on Monday in thin trading as dealers anticipated a further tightening of US energy stockpiles and foul weather forced Mexico to shut two key oil ports. The gains, however, were tempered by forecasts that mild weather in the North
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

The Rotterdam vegetable oil market closed early on Monday for Christmas. The following were Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1200 GMT.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

The Rotterdam vegetable oil market closed early on Monday for Christmas. The following were Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1200 GMT.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Platinum hits lifetime high, gold steadies

Platinum hits lifetime high, gold steadies

Platinum hit an historic high in light festive-season trading on Monday, with speculators and industrial users buying on supply concerns and market tightness. Gold steadied after trading in a narrow band, with investors keeping an eye on the dollar and oi
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Indian frozen meat import falls

Indian frozen meat import falls

A considerable decline has been noticed in the import of frozen meat from India during the last two months. According to private TV news channel the main reason for the decline in the import of Indian meat during the last two months is the higher rates.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Coal reserves found in Cholistan

Coal reserves found in Cholistan

Punjab Minister for Mines and Minerals, Makhdoom Ufkar-ul-Hassan has said that coal reserves were found in Cholistan area in Punjab where drilling was under way at 13 different points.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Minorities enjoy equal rights: Aurakzai

Minorities enjoy equal rights: Aurakzai

The Governor, NWFP, Lieutenant General Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai ((Retd) has said that minorities in Pakistan are an integral part of the nation and all of them enjoy equal rights, and opportunities for upward mobility and development, irrespective of col
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Alpha dairies commences commercial production

Alpha dairies commences commercial production

Alpha Dairies, an integegrated dairy based in Shah Jewna, Jhang the best milk packet in Punjab starts it commercial production. The Rs 500 million milk plant with a capacity to process 240,000 litres /day is producing quality instant skimmed powder at the
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Construction of new roads: Sialkot government spending Rs 400 million

Construction of new roads: Sialkot government spending Rs 400 million

District Government Sialkot (DGS) is spending more than Rs 400 million during current fiscal 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 tehs
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Uzbekistan to cater all facilities to Pakistani entrepreneurs

Uzbekistan to cater all facilities to Pakistani entrepreneurs

The Deputy Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Shoazim Minivoarov has said that his country has decided to provide all possible facilities to the Pakistani entrepreneurs to boost bilateral trade. He stated this while talking to the chairman of the Senate Stand
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Pentagon examines use of solar unit in space

Pentagon examines use of solar unit in space

For decades scientists and environmentalists have advocated using the power of the sun as an alternative source to light our homes, but now the US Defence Department is putting a different twist on the concept. A little known outfit in the Pentagon known
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Illegal immigrants 'self deport' from US as woes mount

Illegal immigrants 'self deport' from US as woes mount

Mexican illegal immigrant Lindi sat down with her husband Marco Antonio in the weeks before Christmas to decide when to go back to Mexico. She has spent three years working as a hairdresser in and around Phoenix, but now she figures it is time to go back
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Cottage industry zone

Cottage industry zone

In the year 1994, Sindh Government seriously considered about the development of cottage industry, particularly in Karachi as such cottage industry, is the backbone of main industries scattered in residential areas of city.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
PTCL - smart people they?

PTCL - smart people they?

The rapid increase in the use of what have come to be called mobile phones obviously means less and less use of what PTCL terms as land phones. As a consequence PTCL must have been facing a loss of income in the case of its land phone facility. How they c
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Khatami stages political comeback ahead of March polls

Khatami stages political comeback ahead of March polls

For more than two years he has remained on the political sidelines, quietly observing the actions of his successor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. But now former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami has broken his silence, returning to the political stage at the head
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Quaid's role in the making of Pakistan

Quaid's role in the making of Pakistan

How critical was Quaid-i-Azam's role in the making of Pakistan? Surprisingly though, it was most succinctly and most brilliantly summed up in rather unsuspecting quarters - in H. V. Hoc/son (d 2000)'5 The Great Divide (1969), perhaps the most authoritativ
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
The dilemma of small investors

The dilemma of small investors

Not unlike several other hurriedly set up organisations in recent years, the Sindh Small Industries Corporation (SSIC) is reported have failed to live up to the high expectations associated with it.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Unabated violence in NWFP

Unabated violence in NWFP

After a short, deceptive lull, violence is in full swing once again in north-western Pakistan. The week that passed there was blood-soaked, with mayhem stalking through the length and breadth of the North West Frontier Province.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
SHC allows Pir Mazhar, Salam Thaheem to contest elections

SHC allows Pir Mazhar, Salam Thaheem to contest elections

Three-member full bench of High Court of Sindh on Monday, hearing appeals against the decisions of an Election Tribunal, allowed Pir Mazharul Haq and Abdul Salam Thaheem of Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians to contest general elections on PS-74 and
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
JUP assures support to PML-N

JUP assures support to PML-N

A delegation of the Markazi Jamiat Ulem-e-Pakistan (JUP) held a meeting with the leader of Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N), Mian Nawaz Sharif on Sunday night assured countrywide support to his candidates in the elections.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Balloting to prove Pukthoons are not terrorists: Asfandyar

Balloting to prove Pukthoons are not terrorists: Asfandyar

The Pukhtoons would have to pass on clear message to the world through balloting on January 8, 2008 in favour of the Awami National Party (ANP) that they were neither terrorists and extremists nor saboteurs but peace loving people.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
APDM demands end to operation in Balochistan, tribal areas

APDM demands end to operation in Balochistan, tribal areas

The All Parties Democratic Movement (APDM) on Monday demanded end of security operation in Balochistan, restoration of all deposed judges of the Apex and High Courts who refused to take oath under PCO-2007, and release of all lawyers.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Shahbaz accuses Chaudhrys of plotting vote rigging

Shahbaz accuses Chaudhrys of plotting vote rigging

The President, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and former Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif has accused Chaudhry brothers of plotting a drama in an attempt to conceal their rigging plans they have designed to overpower the result of the upcoming polls.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Frustration with religious parties prompts rejection

Frustration with religious parties prompts rejection

In 2002, Ibrar Hussein voted for an Islamic take-over. Fed up both with Pakistan's military-led government and with the mainstream, secular opposition, Hussein decided that religious leaders should be given a chance to improve living conditions in this sp
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

Apropos a news item 'PPRA rejects MOL claim' carried on December 18, MOL Pakistan has issued the following clarification: The mentioned news item is allegedly based on a letter written by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan, China in strong bonds of friendship, says Soomro

Pakistan, China in strong bonds of friendship, says Soomro

Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro said that Pakistan and China are knit in a strong bond of friendship, which is stable and consistent. Both neighbour countries, he said, had stood by each other in the past and would continue to do so in future
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Passco's role lauded for improving wheat supply situation

Passco's role lauded for improving wheat supply situation

Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro on Monday said that Passco has played a very significant role in improving the wheat supply situation in the country. He expressed the confidence that Passco would continue to serve with same dedication and com
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Thoughts on Quaid's birth anniversary

Thoughts on Quaid's birth anniversary

I remember seeing Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as a young child when my father took me to Otcherly Monument Grounds in what was then Calcutta (now Kolkata) on the Direct Action Day in August 1946. My father raised me on his shoulder so that I could se
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Horticulture Board planning to establish floriculture farms

Horticulture Board planning to establish floriculture farms

The Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Board (PHDBE) is planning to set up 'floriculture common facility farms' to help the farmers in getting interested in growing export-quality flowers on large scale.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
PML-N NWFP lawyers wing chief resigns

PML-N NWFP lawyers wing chief resigns

President Lawyers Wing of PML-N NWFP, Advocate Abdul Sattar has resigned from his post for violating party discipline by withdrawing his nomination papers from NA-2 for showing solidarity with lawyers' community.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Kurd says lawyers' struggle for democracy

Kurd says lawyers' struggle for democracy

A key leader of the lawyers' movement, Ali Ahmed Kurd, has said that their struggle is not just for reinstatement of the deposed judges but they also want rule of law and restoration of democracy in the country. Talking to the VOA, Ali Ahmed Kurd said the
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
PCO judges revived doctrine of necessity: Munir Malik

PCO judges revived doctrine of necessity: Munir Malik

Former President Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Munir A. Malik has said that the judges, who took oath under PCO has revived the doctrine of necessity. In an interview with Voice of America, he said free and fair elections could not be held till the
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
SBI to provide staff management training to Khushhali Bank

SBI to provide staff management training to Khushhali Bank

Shore Bank International (SBI) Limited will provide customised training on 'Staff Management and Financial Analysis and Management' to Khushhali Bank (KB) branch management staff to enhance its capability.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Charsadda suicide attack initial probe completed

Charsadda suicide attack initial probe completed

The initial investigations, relating to the suicide attack during the Eid prayers in Charsadda Mosque, have been completed. Investigation Committee sources told a private TV channel. Some evidences and proofs have been collected relating to the suicide at
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Eid celebrated with religious zeal in Swat: ISPR

Eid celebrated with religious zeal in Swat: ISPR

Like other parts of the country, Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated with full religious zeal here in Swat as the day started with morning prayers where special dua for the security and solidarity of the country was offered.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
First Haj flight arrives

First Haj flight arrives

The first flight carrying 433 pilgrims arrived at the Lahore Airport where Haj Director Syed Farogh Aftab, Pakistan International Airlines officials and Civil Aviation officers received them. The return operation will be completed next month. Every pilgri
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Probe into manhandling of Aitzaz ordered

Probe into manhandling of Aitzaz ordered

Federal Minister for Human Rights Ansar Burney has ordered an inquiry into newspaper reports about alleged torturing of President Supreme Court Bar Association Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan. Talking to newsmen at his office on Monday, Burney said that such thing
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Shujaat rules out reconciliation with PML-N

Shujaat rules out reconciliation with PML-N

President PML-Q Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Monday categorically rejected any reconciliation with PML-N saying there is no question of any alliance with Nawaz Sharif as he has transformed N-league into a 'B' team of the PPP.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Durrani lashes out at PPP, PML-N leadership

Durrani lashes out at PPP, PML-N leadership

The former federal minister for information and leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid-e-Azam (PML-Q), Muhammad Ali Durrani has claimed that seat accommodation moves between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) ar
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Kasuri advocates formation of national government

Kasuri advocates formation of national government

Former foreign minister and the Pakistan Muslim League-Q candidate for NA-140 (Kasur) Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri on Monday said Pakistan was passing through a crucial period and a national government was inevitable to ensure peace and prosperity in the countr
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Rashid terms people 'best judge' to elect right people

Rashid terms people 'best judge' to elect right people

Former minister for railways, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that people have understood the wrong and right and they are the 'best judge' to elect right people in upcoming general elections. Sheikh Rashid, a PML-Q candidate in NA-55 and 56 stated this whil
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Prime Minister presents national flag to be hoisted at South Pole

Prime Minister presents national flag to be hoisted at South Pole

Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro on Monday presented Pakistan's national flag to Ms Namira Salim - a renowned artist, and future astronaut - to be hoisted at the South Pole when she reaches there in the second week of January 2008 as part of an internat
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
'Minorities can practice religions freely'

'Minorities can practice religions freely'

President Pervez Musharraf has said the government is committed to always care and preserve rights of minority communities as enshrined in the Constitution. "The Constitution of Pakistan lays down the provision for the minorities to freely profess and pra
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
84 outlaws held; arms, drugs recovered

84 outlaws held; arms, drugs recovered

As many as four proclaimed offenders (Pos) and 80 other criminals were arrested during the crackdown by Chief of Capital City Police (CCP), Tanvir-ul-Haq Sipra in the last two days and recovered latest arms from their custody.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
People warned against spread of animal diseases

People warned against spread of animal diseases

Director, Animal Husbandry, Sindh Hyderabad Dr Ghulam Sarwar Shaikh announced Monday for the general information of livestock owners/ma-ldars/farmers that there are possibilities of spread of animal diseases during 1st quarter of the year ie January to Ma
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Jehangir Pitankhi road declared one way

Jehangir Pitankhi road declared one way

The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Wajid Ali said that Jehangir Pitankhi road has been declared one way with the view to ease heavy flow of vehicular traffic on the road. According to a press release, the road has narrow lanes where vehicles hav
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Taseer visits industrial parks, briefed on projects

Taseer visits industrial parks, briefed on projects

Salmaan Taseer, Federal Minister for Industries, Production and Special Initiatives visited the National Industrial Parks Development & Management Company (NIP), along with Shahab Khawaja, Federal Secretary, the other day, says a press release.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Establishment of EOUs, SMEs: TDAP proposes amendments in FBR draft rules

Establishment of EOUs, SMEs: TDAP proposes amendments in FBR draft rules

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has suggested amendments in Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) draft rules prepared for establishment of Export Oriented Units (EOUs) in the tariff area and new temporary importation scheme for Small and Me
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Renowned actor Izhar Qazi passes away

Renowned actor Izhar Qazi passes away

Renowned TV and film actor Izhar Qazi passes away on Sunday at the age of 52. He acted in over 100 films and numerous TV plays. Izhar made his debut in the early 80s through Fatima Surayya Bajia's play 'Ana' and his last appearance on the mini screen came
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Customs plan home delivery of heavy luggage: proposal submitted to FBR

Customs plan home delivery of heavy luggage: proposal submitted to FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering a proposal to provide home delivery service of heavy luggage through courier service to air passengers. Sources in the FBR told Business Recorder on Wednesday that Pakistan Customs had submitted thi
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
KSE approves listing of AHBL

KSE approves listing of AHBL

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has approved the provisional listing and quotation of shares of Arif Habib Bank Limited (AHBL) consequent upon the approval of the Offer of Sale and completion of relevant requirements under the listing regulations of the
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
KSE approves listing of AHBL

KSE approves listing of AHBL

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has approved the provisional listing and quotation of shares of Arif Habib Bank Limited (AHBL) consequent upon the approval of the Offer of Sale and completion of relevant requirements under the listing regulations of the
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
HBFCL's mobile service project fails to deliver

HBFCL's mobile service project fails to deliver

The mobile service project of House Building Finance Corporation Limited (HBFCL) has failed due to the improper services being offered to loanees by the officials of the mobile offices of the corporation.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Holiday mood pervades the city

Holiday mood pervades the city

Sindh Secretariat was virtually closed as large number of employees who had proceeded to their homes outside Karachi to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha remained on leave on Monday. It was a long weekend for a large number of people employed in the private and publi
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
146 polling stations set up in Nawabshah district

146 polling stations set up in Nawabshah district

The Assistant Election Commissioner, Nawabshah, Ali Asgher Sial, and all the Returning Officers have announced the number of polling stations to be establish in Nawabshah district for January 8 elections. In Nawabshah Taluka 146 polling stations and 353 p
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf made Pakistan a mockery, says Nawaz

Musharraf made Pakistan a mockery, says Nawaz

President Pervez Musharraf made the country an international laughing stock by purging the judiciary after he imposed emergency rule in November, Nawaz Sharif said here on Monday. Nawaz took his campaign for January 8 elections to Sindh, the heartland of
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Imran urges people to boycott elections

Imran urges people to boycott elections

PTI Chairman Imran Khan has called upon the people to boycott the unconstitutional and fraud elections. Talking to newsmen on his arrival here on Monday, he said his party's boycott to the election proves his principle stance against undemocratic forces.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
16 vying for three NA, 29 for five PA seats in Narowal

16 vying for three NA, 29 for five PA seats in Narowal

As many as 16 candidates are contesting for three national assembly seats and 29 for the five provincial assembly seats in Narowal district. The total registered voters in the district are 640517 out of them 285435 are female.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
PP-230 and PP-231 seats: tough fight likely between 'N' and 'Q'

PP-230 and PP-231 seats: tough fight likely between 'N' and 'Q'

One-time political allies have now turned rivals in the changing political scenario of the district. Dr Farrukh Javed ex-MNA of PML-Q has joined PML-N, following differences with Dr Junaid Joya ex-MPA of the party. He also failed to get the PML-Q ticket f
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Opposition candidates' complaints being ignored

Opposition candidates' complaints being ignored

The Election Commission office in Attock is in a run-down building on the outskirts of the town. Several dusty computers sit on tables, none of them switched on, and the office has no internet connection, said caretaker Ghulam Rafiq, the only person prese
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Electioneering gaining momentum

Electioneering gaining momentum

Electioneering for the upcoming general elections is gaining momentum day-by-day and great enthusiasm is being witnessed among people. Election campaign of all political parties is in full swing and the candidates are holding corner meetings in their cons
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Siraiki Ittehad to support PPP

Siraiki Ittehad to support PPP

The Pakistan Siraiki Ittehad (PSI) and Anjuman Ittehadian Abbasia (AIA) have announced their countrywide support to Pakistan People's Party (PPP) for the January 8 elections. The chairman, PSI and AIA leader Colonel Abdul Jabbar Abbasi (Retd) announced th
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
PPP monitoring cell meeting

PPP monitoring cell meeting

A meeting of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) election monitoring cell, Punjab, will be held at a local hotel on Wednesday. The meeting has been called by Chaudhry Munnawar Anjum, president of the cell and media representative for party chief Benazir Bhu
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (December 24, 2007) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 25, 2007).
Published 25 Dec, 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 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Benazir promises to eliminate unemployment, poverty

Benazir promises to eliminate unemployment, poverty

PPP Chairperson Benazir Bhutto has said that PPP after coming into power, would work for elimination of unemployment and poverty. Addressing a public meeting here on Monday, she assured to provide the masses with health, education and other basic faciliti
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Benazir to address rally in Pakpattan

Benazir to address rally in Pakpattan

The Chairperson, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Benazir Bhutto will hold a historic public meeting in Pakpattan on January 2, said the party candidate for NA-165. Addressing different corner meetings, the PPP candidate, Naseem Hotiana asserted that the PPP
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
MQM kicks off poll campaign in Karachi

MQM kicks off poll campaign in Karachi

Haq Parast candidates of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) have geared up election campaign, holding corner meetings at various localities in metropolis as MQM chief is set to simultaneously address four public meetings in the city on Tuesday.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (December 24, 2007).

Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Sindh University convocation on December 29

Sindh University convocation on December 29

Academic convocation of University of Sindh will be held on December, 29 at main ground of the Faculty of Arts building of the University. According to announcement by Registrar Muhammad Saleh Rajar that due to large number of degrees recipients and their
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Niaz Fatehpuri lecture on December 27

Niaz Fatehpuri lecture on December 27

The Allama Niaz Fatehpuri Memorial Lecture 2007 will be held on December 27 at the NIPA Auditorium here. An announcement on Monday said that the men of letters from within the city and outside would attend.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Fourth phase of Tevta training from December 31

Fourth phase of Tevta training from December 31

Fourth phase of Technical Education and Vocational Tainting Authority (Tevta) Special Training Programme (TSTP) would be launched here from December 31, said a spokesman of Tevta. He said here on Monday after successful completion of first three phases, T
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
NAVTEC decides to train unskilled youth

NAVTEC decides to train unskilled youth

National Vocational and Technical Education Commission (NAVTEC) has decided to support Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions (TVET) that are running courses relevant to market needs. This was revealed by a high ministry official. He
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 24, 2007).

Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Government to create opportunities for disabled people

Government to create opportunities for disabled people

Ministry of Social Welfare and Special Education is committed to provide an enabling environment that would allow full realisation of the potential of disabled persons through their inclusive mainstreaming.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 24, 2007).

Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Rauf elected RCCI president unopposed

Rauf elected RCCI president unopposed

Chaudhry Abdul Rauf, Sheikh Hafeez Ahmed and Raja Aamir Iqbal have been elected unopposed as president, senior vice president and vice president of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce (RCCI) for the year 2007-08, respectively.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Paper-Christmas tree placed before RIUJ protest camp

Paper-Christmas tree placed before RIUJ protest camp

A small sized paper Christmas tree, was placed upright in front of the camp of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ), where journalists hold regular protest meetings against curbs on media after imposition of emergency.
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (December 24, 2007).

Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Recent deaths in NWFP: WHO experts doubt deaths are caused by bird flu

Recent deaths in NWFP: WHO experts doubt deaths are caused by bird flu

The WHO experts working in NWFP are doubtful that the recent deaths in the area said to be caused by bird flu might be due to inhalation of insecticides. Sources told Business Recorder here on Monday that the experts are trying to detect the actual
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Karachi Express derailment

Karachi Express derailment

Federal Railways Inspector Tariq Yasin will launch an investigation into the Karachi Express derailment on December 27 at the committee room of the Divisional Superintendent in Sukkur. Any member of the public offering any kind of information may contact
Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 24, 2007).

Published 25 Dec, 2007 12:00am
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