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Print - 2008-07-22
Volunteer students honoured

Volunteer students honoured

The volunteer mental health workers of 1st batch of summer 2008 Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) Fountain House were certified with a lecture by Professor Dr Haroon Rashid Chaudhry honorary executive director Fountain House on Monday.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
82 head constables, assistant sub-inspectors promoted

82 head constables, assistant sub-inspectors promoted

Capital City Police Officer Muhammad Pervez Rathore has promoted 82 more head constables and temporary assistant sub-inspectors to the rank of assistant sub-inspector. The orders were issued in a meeting of Departmental Promotion Committee held on Monday.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Politicians criticise petroleum products prices hike

Politicians criticise petroleum products prices hike

Opposition leader in the National Assembly, Pervaiz Elahi, has strongly condemned fresh hike in petroleum products prices and said that time was not far away when people, who are already badly hit by price hike, unemployment and aggravating law and order
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Need stressed to check population growth

Need stressed to check population growth

The rapidly growing population needs to be controlled to provide access to quality health, education, sanitation, clean drinking water and other civic amenities to every citizen of the country. Punjab Minister for Population Welfare Punjab Neelam Jabbar C
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Gilani justifies spiralling oil prices

Gilani justifies spiralling oil prices

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said the spiralling oil prices are a universal problem and they are not limited to Pakistan, pledging that his government will control the inflation by adopting positive policies. His comments came during the open
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Motorway police arrest three robbers

Motorway police arrest three robbers

Motorway Police have cracked a gang of criminals and arrested three robbers trying to take on motorists using the Motorway. NH&MP officers SPO Niaz Ahmed and SPO Muhammad Umar were on their routine patrolling on the Motorway near Khan Qah Dogran when they
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Trade policy

Trade policy

A number of new policy measures have been formulated in the new trade policy. To reduce the cost of manufacturing and to make our exports more competitive, the decision that plant, machinery and equipment to be imported to set up a unit in DTRE scheme wil
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Can Inter-faith dialogue be a useful exercise?

Can Inter-faith dialogue be a useful exercise?

Inter-faith dialogue, a Saudi-organised conference, came to an end and the parties stressed the need for a global accord to curb terrorism, as it has been considered a universal phenomenon. The universal accord should be focused on the following areas to
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Egyptian film on Muslim-Christian relations

Egyptian film on Muslim-Christian relations

A new film seeking to smash Egypt's sectarian taboos takes a light approach to Muslim-Christian relations but critics say it fails to lay the blame for religious tensions where it belongs -- with the state. The big budget "Hassan wi Morkos" (Hassan and Mo
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Squandered oil wealth leaves Nigeria in dark age

Squandered oil wealth leaves Nigeria in dark age

With oil prices at record highs, government coffers in the world's eighth biggest oil exporter are swollen to unprecedented levels. Yet the vast majority of Nigeria's 140 million people live in no better conditions than their neighbours in West Africa, th
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
The plight of consumers

The plight of consumers

The absence of consumer protection act has left the consumers at the mercy of unscrupulous traders who have flooded the markets with substandard and injurious to health food and other items of daily use. At a time when the prices are soaring to unbearable
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Conflict is about economic resources

Conflict is about economic resources

President of the New York based Asia Society, Dr Vishakha Desai, stated an important but often ignored truth when she said at a gathering in Karachi the other day that "the struggle between the East and the West is all about possession of resources and th
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Another increase in oil prices

Another increase in oil prices

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has, after approval from the Executive, notified the largest ever increases in the prices of oil and related products: petrol has risen by a whopping Rs 10.97, HOBC by 7.23, kerosene by 8.64, and LDO by 7.45.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
MoU signed to improve health services in Chitral

MoU signed to improve health services in Chitral

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed among the Provincial Health Department, District Government Chitral and Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan on Monday in Peshawar to hand over Rural Health Centre (RHC) Shagram, District Chitral to AKHS for eff
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
DCOs directed to set up flood control rooms in NWFP

DCOs directed to set up flood control rooms in NWFP

The Relief Commissioner, North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Jameel Amjad on Monday has directed all District Co-ordination Officers (DCOs) to set up control rooms in their respective districts on war footing to monitor day to day flood and other emergen
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Mandokhel new deputy managing director PTV

Mandokhel new deputy managing director PTV

Mustafa Mandokhel took over as Deputy Managing Director, Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) here on Monday. He has replaced Shahid Nadeem. PTV sources told APP. Earlier, Mandokhel was Managing Director, PTV Foundation, Islamabad.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Militants kill 'US spies' in North Waziristan

Militants kill 'US spies' in North Waziristan

Pro-Taliban militants in North Waziristan tribal district shot dead two tribesmen after accusing them of spying for US forces in neighbouring Afghanistan, an official said on Monday. A note left on the bodies in the border village of Lowara Mandi, alleged
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Gas becoming a major source of power generation: World Bank

Gas becoming a major source of power generation: World Bank

The World Bank report 'World Development Indicators 2008' reveals that Pakistan's dependence on water resources for power generation declined by 12 percent - from 44 percent to 32 percent - during 1990 to 2005 whereas reliance on gas increased by 11 perce
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
TEVTA Punjab announces plans to train 25,000 more workers

TEVTA Punjab announces plans to train 25,000 more workers

The Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA), under the fifth phase of their Special Training Program (STP) will train more than 25,000 workers in the coming three months at selected TEVTA institutions across Punjab, said Muhammad Ars
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Criminal gang busted

Criminal gang busted

Shafiqabad Police have busted a criminal gang involved in street crimes arrested five of its members and seized cash, mobile phones and weapons from them. The arrested persons made a confession to the police admitted their involvement in 14 such cases, po
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
National policy for steel sector being prepared

National policy for steel sector being prepared

The government is preparing the first-ever national policy for steel sector to exploit its potential besides provide incentives to the industry to enhance its production capacity. The Engineering Development Board (EDB) has taken up the job to consult the
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
No mobile company can issue SIM sans valid CNIC

No mobile company can issue SIM sans valid CNIC

The government has asked the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to make sure that no mobile company can issue SIM without attaining the valid Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) of customer and dispatch it on postal address rather giving in
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Six Afghans held with 450 kg explosives

Six Afghans held with 450 kg explosives

The police arrested six Afghans and recovered 450-kg (about 1,000 pounds) of explosives and more than a dozen detonators during a raid in Quetta, security officials told Reuters on Monday.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Naveed to visit KSE today

Naveed to visit KSE today

Syed Naveed Qamar, Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics & Privatisation will visit the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Tuesday. According to a press release, the minister will address the KSE members at the auditorium of the
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
'Fair Election Network' proposes electoral reforms

'Fair Election Network' proposes electoral reforms

A set of 33 recommendations, directed towards the government/parliament, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), political parties and candidates, as well as citizens and media were released by 'Free And Fair Election Network' (Fafen) at a hotel here on Mo
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Paapam flays 10-year old CNG buses import from India

Paapam flays 10-year old CNG buses import from India

Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) has flayed allowing, in the Trade Policy 2008-09, import of 10 years old CNG buses from India.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
PCICL assigned AA-, A1+ entity ratings

PCICL assigned AA-, A1+ entity ratings

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has assigned the long-term and short-term entity ratings of 'AA-' (Double A Minus) and 'A1+' (A One Plus) respectively to Pak China Investment Company Limited (PCICL). These ratings denote a very low expectation o
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
PCICL assigned AA-, A1+ entity ratings

PCICL assigned AA-, A1+ entity ratings

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has assigned the long-term and short-term entity ratings of 'AA-' (Double A Minus) and 'A1+' (A One Plus) respectively to Pak China Investment Company Limited (PCICL). These ratings denote a very low expectation o
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Increased trade with India to boost shipping sector: experts

Increased trade with India to boost shipping sector: experts

Commenting on the new Trade Policy for fiscal year 2008-09, experts on ports and shipping said on Monday that increased Pakistan-India bilateral trade would remarkably boost the shipping services between the two countries.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (July 21, 2008) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 22, 2008).

Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Confiscated goods destroyed

Confiscated goods destroyed

The Directorate, Customs Intelligence on Monday has destroyed confiscated goods of foreign origin in Sukkur. The Director, Customs Intelligence, Karachi, Fazal Qadir Qalbani said in a briefing to the press and local officers that Pakistan Customs is striv
Published 22 Jul, 2008 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 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Many believe KSE will eventually stabilise

Many believe KSE will eventually stabilise

Last Thursday issues boiled over as small investors turned violent, smashing trading room doors of Karachi Stock Exchange, burning tires outside Islamabad Stock Exchange and blocking roads leading to Lahore Stock Exchange.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Work on development projects in quake-hit areas in full swing

Work on development projects in quake-hit areas in full swing

The extensive campaign is still in full swing through launching of various mega development projects of public welfare by Azad Jammu and Kashmir government to bring the life back to the pre-quake era in the affected zone with the liberal financial assista
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
187 trucks confiscated for smuggling wheat to Afghanistan

187 trucks confiscated for smuggling wheat to Afghanistan

Relentless smuggling of wheat and fertiliser from NWFP's southern districts to Afghanistan over the last month that is further worsening flour crisis has severely hit these areas, particularly Tank.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (July 21, 2008).

Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Documentary on working women's plight screened

Documentary on working women's plight screened

Home-based women workers have to face enormous hardships and discrimination as they always remain vulnerable to exploitation at the hands of elements who take undue advantage of their weaknesses.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (July 21, 2008).

Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
PML-N demands immediate impeachment of Musharraf

PML-N demands immediate impeachment of Musharraf

PML-N Central Information Secretary Ahsan Iqbal has demanded immediate impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf and restoration of deposed judges. In a statement here Monday, he said those responsible of creating crisis in the country should be brought t
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (July 21, 2008).

Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (July 21, 2008) and for Tuesday (July 22, 2008).
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
More rains predicted

More rains predicted

Ongoing monsoon rain spell continued at scattered places of Upper Punjab, Upper NWFP, Islamabad and Kashmir. According to a private television channel, Attock received highest amount of rain on Sunday where 116 millimetres fall was recorded.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Pakistani rice getting strong presence in China

Pakistani rice getting strong presence in China

Pakistani rice is getting strong presence in Chinese food grain market in terms of quantity as it registered more than double the export to China in the first four months of the current year. An official at Pakistan Embassy told APP on Monday that in Janu
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Morocco to consider request for 50,000 tons DAP fertiliser

Morocco to consider request for 50,000 tons DAP fertiliser

Prime Minister's Advisor on Industries and Production, Mian Manzoor Wattoo said on Monday that prices of Di-Ammonium Phosphates (DAP), fertiliser will rise in the international market to Rs 5000 per bag. He was addressing a press conference after his rece
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan witnesses 41 percent increase in fertiliser consumption

Pakistan witnesses 41 percent increase in fertiliser consumption

The fertiliser consumption in terms of 100 grams per hectare of arable land in Pakistan has shown an increase of 41 percent from 1990-92 to 2003-05, World Bank report revealed. Fertiliser consumption in India, during the same period, has shown an increase
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
'60 percent plasma, LCD TVs being smuggled into Pakistan'

'60 percent plasma, LCD TVs being smuggled into Pakistan'

About 60 percent of plasma and LCD TVs are being smuggled into Pakistan annually, said Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Document World Pakistan (DWP) Rizwan Butt. He was addressing the media personals on the launching ceremony of new series of Samsung LCD
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (July 21, 2008).

Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
UNDP-supported project 'SPRSM' launched

UNDP-supported project 'SPRSM' launched

UNDP's support to the Government on reviewing and analysing public spending and allocations in pro-poor sectors through a gender lens will go a long way in understanding the needs of men and women and addressing them in a gender-sensitive manner.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Qureshi and Patterson discuss Prime Minister's upcoming visit to US

Qureshi and Patterson discuss Prime Minister's upcoming visit to US

US Ambassador Anne W. Patterson on Monday met Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and discussed matters relating to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's upcoming visit to the United States. The envoy, who called on Qureshi at the Foreign Office here, als
Published 22 Jul, 2008 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 (July 21, 2008).

Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
NGOs asked to foster technical education

NGOs asked to foster technical education

The non- governmental organisation (NGO) sector has a major role to play in promoting education at the community level, and must also foster technical and vocational education among the underprivileged strata to help people become economically vibrant and
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Increase in petrol prices resented

Increase in petrol prices resented

The Vice President, Anjuman-e-Tajiran Sanitary Ware, Mian Salim has criticised the government for the recent increase in petroleum prices. He said the increase has hurt the shopkeepers demanded of the government to implement the old rates of petroleum pro
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (July 21, 2008).

Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Transfers and postings of judicial magistrates

Transfers and postings of judicial magistrates

The Lahore High Court (LHC) chief justice has made transfers and postings among thirty judicial magistrates. A notification said District and Sessions Judge Khawaja Imtiaz Ahmed has been transferred from M B Din to Lahore.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
UHS approves Rs 303 million deficit budget

UHS approves Rs 303 million deficit budget

The Board of Governor of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) has approved deficit budget of Rs 303 million for the financial year 2008-09. The budget was approved at the Board's 16th meeting held on Monday with the former Chief Justice, Sheikh Riaz Ah
Published 22 Jul, 2008 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 (July 21, 2008).

Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Shahbaz takes notice of kidnapping for ransom incidents

Shahbaz takes notice of kidnapping for ransom incidents

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has taken strict notice of the incidents of kidnapping for ransom in the province and directed the Inspector General Police to purchase necessary equipment for tracing phone calls as well as take immediate action again
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (July 21, 2008).

Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Sandor meets Punjab University's vice chancellor

Sandor meets Punjab University's vice chancellor

Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Hungry Sandor Matyus has said they are seeking the Punjab University to collaborate with their country people and academicians in science, medical, engineering and education.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (July 21, 2008).

Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
ECO Trade Fair from July 23

ECO Trade Fair from July 23

The second Trade Fair of ECO countries will be held from July 23 to 26 at Karachi Expo Centre, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) informed the press on Monday. It said ten countries of Economic Co-operation Organisation (ECO) would display
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (July 21, 2008).

Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
26,376 people committed suicide during last nine years

26,376 people committed suicide during last nine years

A survey recently revealed that domestic dispute, economic constraints, unemployment, poverty and depression have compelled some 26,376 people to commit suicide during the last nine years. The ups and downs of society, poverty, economic constraints, unemp
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (July 21, 2008).

Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
PTCL workers' strike causing problems to consumers

PTCL workers' strike causing problems to consumers

PTCL workers' strike has badly disrupted the inquiry and help line services causing a number of problems to the consumers. Other help lines including Police help line 15, Rescue 1122 and Edhi Foundation have also remained disconnected.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
AVM Yousaf promoted as Air Marshal

AVM Yousaf promoted as Air Marshal

The Government of Pakistan has promoted Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Yousaf to the rank of Air Marshal. Air Marshal Muhammad Yousaf was commissioned in Pakistan Air Force on June 1, 1975 in flying branch. He is a graduate of Flying Instructors School, Combat
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (July 21, 2008).

Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Transporters' indefinite strike from today

Transporters' indefinite strike from today

All Karachi Transport Ittehad (AKTI) and other organisations have announced shutdown transport services from July 22 for an indefinite period in protest against the massive hike in gasoline prices.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (July 21, 2008).

Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Farmers reject hike in fuel prices

Farmers reject hike in fuel prices

Farmer organisations have rejected the increase in the diesel and other petroleum products prices, warning of a severe blow to the agricultural economy since its impact could reach Rs 20 billion.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Body to identify, solve problems of businessmen

Body to identify, solve problems of businessmen

Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif has decided to form a committee to identify and solve the issues affecting Pakistan's economic and the business community in particular. He said this to a 27-member delegation of Lahore Chambers of Commerce and Indust
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar regains

THE RUPEE: dollar regains

Bearish sentiment was again witnessed on the interbank market on Monday amid higher demand for dollars, dealers said. The rupee fell sharply against dollar, losing 45 paisa for buying at 70.95 and it also lost 38 paisa for selling at 70.98, they added.
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Aitzaz warns of August 14 deadline for restoration of judges

Aitzaz warns of August 14 deadline for restoration of judges

The President of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Aitzaz Ahsan, giving a warning note, said that the time available for the PPP government was just up to August 14 and after that lawyers would be master of their own will and would stage demonstration
Published 22 Jul, 2008 12:00am
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