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Print - 2008-08-09
US MIDDAY: soyabeans lower

US MIDDAY: soyabeans lower

August soyabeans was down 38-3/4 cents at $12.05-1/4 per bushel; new-crop November was down 50 at $11.89. Nearly ideal US crop weather, rallying dollar and falling crude weigh on market. Traders hesitant to hold a position in the market before weekend and
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper dips

US MIDDAY: copper dips

US copper futures slipped to a 6-month low early Friday, pulled down by a wave of dollar-induced liquidation in the broader commodity complex. Copper for September delivery fell as low as $3.3075 a lb on the New York Mercantile Exchange's Comex division,
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold sags

US MIDDAY: gold sags

US gold futures sank to their weakest level this year on Friday, trading below $860 an ounce, as the dollar soared against major currencies, and other precious metals also tumbled. December gold was down $17.10, or 1.9 percent, at $860.80 an ounce on the
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Recovery of kidnapped industrialist demanded

Recovery of kidnapped industrialist demanded

Different trade bodies including Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industries (SCCI), industrialists association, match manufacturers, pharmaceuticals and marble associations on Friday staged a protest criticised the government for failing to recover Shakir
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Indus, Ravi in low flood

Indus, Ravi in low flood

Indus and Ravi river are in low flood, while NWFP Kabul river at Naushehra is in medium flood, said the flood monitoring centre. Indus at Kalabagh, Chashma and Taunsa and Ravi river at Baloki are in low flood, Kabul river at Naushehra in medium flood.
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Musharraf impeachment seen unlikely to dampen 'war on terror'

Musharraf impeachment seen unlikely to dampen 'war on terror'

Any impeachment of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is unlikely to hamper US "war on terror" efforts, experts say, as Washington quietly hopes the military will remain on the fringes amid political tensions in Islamabad.
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Pak-Afghan dialogue to help maintain peace

Pak-Afghan dialogue to help maintain peace

The Inter-Parliamentary dialogue will help maintain peace in Afghanistan as well as in the tribal areas of the Pakistan, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Mushahid Hussain Sayed said in the House on Friday. "The destiny of both the cou
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Tahir made member Engineering of CDA

Tahir made member Engineering of CDA

Tahir Shamshad has been appointed Member Engineering of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) with effect from August 8, 2008. He replaced Moinud Deen KakaKhail who was on deputation from Pakistan Public Works Department (PPWD) and reported back to the
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Agriculture deputy director held for issuing bogus cheque

Agriculture deputy director held for issuing bogus cheque

Civil Line Police on Friday arrested recently reinstated Deputy Director Agriculture (Audit and Accounts) Water Management Wing Punjab Muhammad Tahir Faizi for issuing a Rs 1.95 million bogus cheque. According to prosecution, the accused fraudulently obta
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Gunmen kill Shia leader

Gunmen kill Shia leader

Gunmen on Friday shot dead a Shia leader, sparking a protest by members of the minority Muslim sect in Dera Ismail Khan (DIK), police and witnesses said. Syed Al-Hasan Shah, 40, was killed by unknown gunmen riding a motorcycle at his medical store in the
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Proposal submitted to amend Drug Act 1976

Proposal submitted to amend Drug Act 1976

The government is actively considering a proposal aimed at curbing the menace of spurious drugs rampant in the country, suggesting an amendment in Section 32 of the Drug Act 1976 that has been submitted to the Health Ministry, since experts have found loo
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Protest for restoration of judges continues

Protest for restoration of judges continues

The lawyers in provincial capital continued their routine protest and observed boycott of courts to mount up the pressure for the restoration of judges, here on Friday. Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) and District Bar observed token strike for o
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Crackdown against human traffickers launched

Crackdown against human traffickers launched

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a crack down against agents, sub-agents and human traffickers in Sialkot district following the brutal killing of a Daska based Pakistani youth, Khurram Shehzad alias Moon by the agents and international
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Rs 3.63 billion being spent on 'Centre of Excellence' schools

Rs 3.63 billion being spent on 'Centre of Excellence' schools

Punjab government is spending Rs 3.63 billion during current fiscal year on converting 144 schools into "Centre of Excellence" schools in the province. Official sources told Business Recorder here on Friday that under the programme all latest educa
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Sialkot all set to celebrate Independence Day

Sialkot all set to celebrate Independence Day

All arrangements have been finalised in Sialkot to celebrate the Independence Day with usual zeal and enthusiasm. Various social and cultural organisations and educational institutions were busy in giving last touch to their planned programmes.
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Mealy bug targeting 150 plant species

Mealy bug targeting 150 plant species

Mealy bug has become a serious threat to crops including cotton, fruit, vegetables, ornamental plants and trees and it has been reported attacking 150 species of plants prompting Bahawalnagar administration to convene a meeting on August 9 to discuss meas
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Rally staged against Aafia's detention, shifting to US

Rally staged against Aafia's detention, shifting to US

High Court Bar Association HCBA Multan and people of civil society on Friday staged a demonstration as a protest against the detention and shifting of Dr Aafia Siddiqui to United States. The demo was led by HCBA President Mehmood Ashraf Khan and Rana Nave
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Minister warns to fake fertiliser dealers

Minister warns to fake fertiliser dealers

Dealers of fake pesticides and fertilisers would be dealt with iron hands, said Punjab Minister for Agriculture Malik Ahmad Ali Aulakh while talking to the media here on Friday en-route to Layyah, adding that the Punjab government would protect the rights
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
R&D claims up to June 30 allowed

R&D claims up to June 30 allowed

The Federal Government has approved a summary by the Ministry of Textile Industry to entertain Research and Development (R&D) claims against shipments made up to June 30, 2008. The government on the pressing demand of textile exporters and in order to sav
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
PCGA to continue strike

PCGA to continue strike

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association Chairman Muhammad Akram has announced to continue their strike till acceptance of their "genuine demands". Addressing a press conference along with circle vice chairmen on Friday he said that a delegation of PCGA would
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Seafood exports cross $200 million

Seafood exports cross $200 million

The exports of the country's seafood crossed over 200 million dollars mark during the last fiscal despite a ban put in place by the European Union. According to exporters, after the EU imposed ban, seafood including fish was introduced in uncharted market
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Media's role

Media's role

Please refer to the letter published in this daily on July 17, 2008 on the role of electronic media. It was a well-written letter, which advised the media about its responsibilities. A good media is, which create awareness among the masses and keep a chec
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Taxis without meter

Taxis without meter

Taxis of the city have without exception abandoned the practice of operating by fare meters. Instead, they demand of the hirer a lump sum fare for the distance he/she has to travel. LPG is, nowadays a costlier gas than CNG and almost all taxis are using C
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
PIA's apathy to merit

PIA's apathy to merit

We live in world where Information Technology and computer software science are specilialised fields. There is abundance of highly educated university graduates and masters who have specialised in these fields. Airline business is a very competitive field
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
The battle for Europe's heart

The battle for Europe's heart

For an organization which sceptics accuse of being heartless, the European Union has more hearts than it knows what to do with. Geographically, the continent of Europe blends into Asia with no obvious border. And that peculiarity allows countries across E
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Industrial relations fiasco - II

Industrial relations fiasco - II

Political parties and the Government have a role to play in ensuring that labour wing or labour bureau of any political party should be discouraged and not permitted to interfere in labour matters. Labour problems should be settled within the law. Let an
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Flexibility needed

Flexibility needed

According to a BR Report, bowing to the wishes of the Sindh government the federal government has withdrawn its notification for the establishment of Thar Coal Authority (TCA), which it had wanted to put in place after abolishing the Sindh Coal Authority
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Musharraf's impeachment

Musharraf's impeachment

At long last, the ruling coalition partners have been able to clinch a consensus that President Musharraf should be impeached. That done, the coalition leaders believe, the rest of the pieces of the obtaining political jigsaw puzzle like restoration of ju
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Korean Hyundai head visits KCCI

Korean Hyundai head visits KCCI

Hyundai Corporation's Head for Pakistan J.H. Chung visited Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to enhance the bilateral relationship between KCCI and South Korea. KCCI President Shamim Ahmed Shamsi, KCCI SVP Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh and KCCI VP M
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Electric tower blown up in Peshawar

Electric tower blown up in Peshawar

Some unknown miscreants on Friday blew up an electric tower, causing power suspension in Peshawar and some other parts of the province. According to a private TV channel, Geo News, unknown miscreants planted a bomb under the tower in Sheikh Mohamma
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Expansion in Pak-Canada trade relations sought

Expansion in Pak-Canada trade relations sought

Bilateral trade relations between Pakistan and Canada needs to be expanded further in view of the cordial relations existing between the two countries. The Trade Commissioner of Canada, Marilyn Denton stated this in a meeting with the former FPCCI Preside
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
High diesel cost, low payback ebb fishing activities

High diesel cost, low payback ebb fishing activities

High financial risks, unfriendly winds and low returns have embroiled the financially weak fishermen who are sailing into the deep sea for fishing. The fishing activities haven't got a full momentum owing to high cost of diesel, low payback on catch and s
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Plgmea delegation meets collector customs

Plgmea delegation meets collector customs

A delegation of the Pakistan Leather Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PLGMEA) led by its Chairman, Fawad Ijaz Khan met with newly appointed Collector of Customs (Exports), Rubina Wasti to discuss and resolve customs related issues being f
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Bahar-e-Adab pays tributes to three poets

Bahar-e-Adab pays tributes to three poets

Anjuman Bahar-e-Adab held a mushaira-cum-literary sitting on the death anniversary of veteran poet Bahar Koti as well as in the memory of Professor Munzoor Hussain Shour and poetess Perveen Javaid recently at Akber Khan's residence near Muslim Town, Karac
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Report about police excesses sought

Report about police excesses sought

Sindh Minister for Home and Forests, Dr Zulfiqar Ali Mirza has asked provincial police officers/IGP Sindh to immediately put up comprehensive report about the excesses by Police personnel during the last 7 months of the current year.
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Gold declines further

Gold declines further

Gold on Friday further went down to Rs 23950 per tola and Rs 20528 per 10 grams following a decline of $20.50 per ounce of its world market pries, which was quoted at $862.50 an ounce, traders said. Previously, the yellow metal was being sold at Rs 24500
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
WTA observes strike against imposition of section 144

WTA observes strike against imposition of section 144

The Water Tankers Association (WTA) on Friday observed strike in protest against the imposition of section 144 and threatened to block all major arteries of the metropolis on Monday if it was not withdrawn. Tariq Khan, Vice President, WTA told Business
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Bio gas plant starts function in Landhi

Bio gas plant starts function in Landhi

A pilot project costing 5 million dollar to produce 486 meters cubic feet of bio-gas and 25 kilowatts of electricity per day from cow-dung has been commissioned in Landhi Cattle Colony. British company HiRAD Technology Plc, UK has installed this plant as
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
New PQA Chairman takes over

New PQA Chairman takes over

Asfar Din Talpur, Director-General, Planning and Development, Port Authority, took over as Chairman, Port Qasim Authority, on Friday, according to a government notification. This is the first time in the history of Port Qasim that a regular employee has b
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
SAU employees protest hurting university's image

SAU employees protest hurting university's image

Media coverage of the sit-in by 50 to 60 employees of the Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam has brought bad name to the institution and an academic loss to the nation. These allegations have been repeated every five months in SAU's history, but
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Need stressed for implementation of IPR laws

Need stressed for implementation of IPR laws

Speakers at a workshop stressed the need for effective implementation of laws regarding intellectual property rights (IPR) to safeguard the rights of domestic authors across the country. The workshop was jointly organised by the Federation of Pakistan Cha
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Poland invited to invest in coal mining, power generation

Poland invited to invest in coal mining, power generation

Federal Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervez Ashraf on Friday invited Poland to invest in the coal power generation and coal mining sector in Pakistan to benefit the country with the expertise of Polish technology. He said this while talking to Ambass
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (August 08, 2008) and the forecast for Saturday (August 09, 2008).

Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Colony Sugar' listed on KSE

'Colony Sugar' listed on KSE

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), on completion of all relevant requirements, has approved the application for formal listing and quotation of the shares of Colony Sugar Mills Limited under the Listing Regulations of the Exchange with effect from August 1
Published 09 Aug, 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 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Habib Metropolitan profit up at Rs 892 million

Habib Metropolitan profit up at Rs 892 million

The profit after tax of Habib Metropolitan Bank in the quarter ended June 30, 2008 increased to Rs 892.026 million as compared to Rs 510.733 million in the corresponding period in 2007. The board of directors of the bank in its meeting held here declared
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Habib Metropolitan profit up at Rs 892 million

Habib Metropolitan profit up at Rs 892 million

The profit after tax of Habib Metropolitan Bank in the quarter ended June 30, 2008 increased to Rs 892.026 million as compared to Rs 510.733 million in the corresponding period in 2007. The board of directors of the bank in its meeting held here declared
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
LHC seeks response from Railway over sector closure

LHC seeks response from Railway over sector closure

The Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Sayed Zahid Hussain, issuing notice to Railway Director Technical, has directed him to appear before the court in person and explain his reason for previously failing to appear before the court.
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (August 08, 2008).

Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Two electrocuted

Two electrocuted

Two persons were electrocuted in different incidents in Trinda Muhammad Panah on Friday. In the first incident, a young prayer leader of Basti Haji Ahmed Buksh was calling 'Azan' when he received severe electric shock from mike and died on the spot.
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (August 08, 2008).

Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Trust Bank third TFC listed on LSE

Trust Bank third TFC listed on LSE

The Third Term Finance Certificates (TFCs) of Trust Investment Bank Limited will be formally listed and admitted to the ready board quotation of Lahore Stock Exchange from August 11, 2008. According to an LSE circular issued here on Friday, the TFC will b
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (August 08, 2008).

Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
LCCI felicitates PIAF office bearers

LCCI felicitates PIAF office bearers

The President, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industries (LCCI), Mohammad Ali Mian, Senior Vice President, Mian Muzaffar Ali and Vice President, Shafqat Saeed Piracha have felicitated the newly elected office-bearers of Pakistan Industrial and Traders Ass
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
LHC disposes of suo motu proceedings

LHC disposes of suo motu proceedings

Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC) Sayed Zahid Hussain while disposing of a suo motu proceeding relating to an appeal of a lady doctor seeking directions to the family court for early disposal of her case. As an interim relief the chief justice has dir
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Government urged to fulfil all its pledges

Government urged to fulfil all its pledges

Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Asma Jahangir has urged the members of ruling coalition to fulfill all their pledges including establishment of democracy and supremacy of parliament, restoration of judges and independence of
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (August 08, 2008).

Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Bad sanitary conditions: LHC disposes of suo motu case

Bad sanitary conditions: LHC disposes of suo motu case

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sayed Zahid Hussain has disposed of the suo motu proceedings taken against the bad sanitary conditions of the sessions court after the chief secretary Punjab assured that better arrangements has been done to redress the com
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
President's powers: opposition reacts to Punjab Assembly resolution

President's powers: opposition reacts to Punjab Assembly resolution

Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, led by leader of the opposition Chaudhry Zaheerudin, protesting against resolution in curtailing power of the President regarding 58-2(B), presented in the provincial assembly recently made a walkout from the assembly pr
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (August 08, 2008).

Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Rs 537 million for reforms on 'Farmer Organisations' in Punjab

Rs 537 million for reforms on 'Farmer Organisations' in Punjab

The Punjab Irrigation Department is spending a sum of Rs 537 million on formation of 'Farmer Organisations' in the culturable command areas to expedite the institutional reforms in the province. Social mobilisation and training is also a component of this
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (August 08, 2008).

Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
PML-Q to file reference against Raja Shaukat

PML-Q to file reference against Raja Shaukat

Pakistan Muslim League (Q) has decided to file a reference to Speaker Punjab Assembly against the PML-Q (Forward Block) legislator Raja Shaukat Aziz Bhatti from PP-4 (Gujjar Khan) for moving a resolution in the Punjab Assembly about article 58-2-b on Thur
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Acting governor sworn in

Acting governor sworn in

Speaker of Punjab Assembly Rana Muhammad Iqbal was sworn in as Acting Governor of Punjab here on Friday. Punjab Governor Salman Taseer has gone on a foreign tour. Chief Justice of Lahore High Court Syed Zahid Hussain took oath from him. Chief Minister Pun
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar up five paisa on interbank market

THE RUPEE: dollar up five paisa on interbank market

Sliding trend was seen on the interbank market on Friday as the rupee shed five paisa versus dollar for buying and selling at 72.55 and 72.60, dealers said. The demand for dollars was up as importers were busy in forward buying to meet the payment require
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Dr Aafia's arrest: government urged to take up matter with UN and ICJ

Dr Aafia's arrest: government urged to take up matter with UN and ICJ

The Judicial Activism Panel (JAP) has asked the government to propose a resolution against the arrest and detention of Dr Aafia Siddiqi before the Untied Nation and take up the matter before the International Court of Justice. The JAP meeting held on Frid
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar up five paisa on interbank market

THE RUPEE: dollar up five paisa on interbank market

Sliding trend was seen on the interbank market on Friday as the rupee shed five paisa versus dollar for buying and selling at 72.55 and 72.60, dealers said. The demand for dollars was up as importers were busy in forward buying to meet the payment require
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Fischer hopes for enhanced KCCI role

Fischer hopes for enhanced KCCI role

Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) may play its role for enhancement of trade and business activities amongst the investors internationally and take a lead to become a part of World Chamber Network. Chairman International Network Manager, P
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Three policemen suspended

Three policemen suspended

The Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi, Nasir Khan Durrani has ordered the immediate registration of criminal cases against two police officers of the Waris Khan Police Station for registering bogus narcotics cases, while also suspending three const
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

The 5-day special Senate session adjourned sine die on Friday with real business of unanimously axing one of the President's Orders issued in 2001 as Chief Executive and passed a resolution to do away with the National Accountability Bureau, brainchild of
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Friday (August 08, 2008).

Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
People criticise impeachment decision

People criticise impeachment decision

People belonging to different walks of life have strongly criticised the decision by the coalition government to impeach President Pervez Musharraf, saying that the political leaders are undermining national interest and have underestimated country's poli
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Nation backing President's impeachment: Hashmi

Nation backing President's impeachment: Hashmi

Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Makhdoom Javed Hashmi on Friday said nation was backing the ruling coalition's decision to impeach President Pervez Musharraf. Talking to media on phone from outside Parliament House, Javed Hashmi said impeachment motion of
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Ruling coalition has enough strength to impeach Musharraf'

'Ruling coalition has enough strength to impeach Musharraf'

Leader of the House in the Senate, Raza Rabbani, on Friday said the ruling coalition has got more than enough number of parliamentarians required for impeachment of President Musharraf, and the government did not need resorting to cheap tactics of horse t
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Musharraf's Impeachment: Zardari emerges as a matured political leader

Musharraf's Impeachment: Zardari emerges as a matured political leader

Hectic political activities are under way following the announcement of the ruling coalition to impeach President Pervez Musharraf under Article 47 of the Constitution. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Quaid Nawaz Sharif, who dashed to Lahore on Thursday nigh
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Bilawal meets Sonia Gandhi

Bilawal meets Sonia Gandhi

The Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met on Friday with President of Indian National Congress (INC) Sonia Gandhi here. The two daughters of former PPP head Benazir Bhutto - Bakhtawar and Asifa, PPP Secretary General Jahangir
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Fata development to bring economic, jobs opportunities'

'Fata development to bring economic, jobs opportunities'

The Federal Administered Tribal Area (FATA) need developmental activities to promote economic growth, create job opportunities and improve the living conditions of tribal people, says the President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
NWFP to revive Khyber Steam train Safari service

NWFP to revive Khyber Steam train Safari service

A high level meeting with the NWFP Governor, Owais Ahmad Ghani in chair on Friday has decided to revive the service of Khyber Steam Safari train to promote tourism in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Area (Fata).
Published 09 Aug, 2008 12:00am
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