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Print - 2008-10-22
Relation of trust between military, civil institutions urged

Relation of trust between military, civil institutions urged

Speakers at an International Conference on Civil Military relations have called for establishing a relation of trust between military and democratic institutions which is the only way of strengthening the institutions and thus paving the way for country's
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Life imprisonment maintained

Life imprisonment maintained

The Lahore High Court (LHC) maintained the life imprisonment of Nayyar Aqeeb Shah and directed him to pay Rs 50,000 as well as compensation to the heirs of deceased. The complainant had murdered Atta Mohammad and injured Muhammad Iqbal over some property
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
People protest against inflated electricity bills

People protest against inflated electricity bills

Dozens of people on Tuesday from different localities gathered outside lesco Headquarter and staged protest demonstration against the passive behaviour of the government towards their problems and issuance of inflated power bills and unannounced loadshedd
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Tunnelling work of Lowari Rail Tunnel to be completed by December

Tunnelling work of Lowari Rail Tunnel to be completed by December

The tunnelling work at Lowari Rail tunnel is expected to be completed by December this year. The opening of the tunnel for general public will be a gigantic step for the people of Chitral and Northern Areas and the project would be important for linking P
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Musharraf phones to Sheikh Rashid

Musharraf phones to Sheikh Rashid

Former President Pervez Musharraf has telephoned to Chief of Awami Muslim League Sheikh Rashid Ahmad and talked about 15 minutes the overall political situation and other matters of mutual interest.
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
PGJDC holds diamond grading training course

PGJDC holds diamond grading training course

Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has arranged a two-week diamond grading training course for the gems and jewellery professionals at its Gems and Jewellery Training & Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC), here on Tuesday. This diamond gradi
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
No room for corrupt officials in E&T department, says minister

No room for corrupt officials in E&T department, says minister

There is no room for corrupt officials in the Excise & Taxation Department and strict measures are being taken to root out corruption from the department. Provincial Minister for Excise and Taxation Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman expressed these views while
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Investment in power projects: government facilitating private sector

Investment in power projects: government facilitating private sector

Senior Minister, Raja Riaz Ahmad has said that the present government is facilitating the private sector to further invest in power generation projects in Punjab to overcome the energy crisis. He was presiding over a departmental meeting at his office, he
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Government urged to initiate dialogue with militants without delay

Government urged to initiate dialogue with militants without delay

Secretary General, PML-N International Affairs, Sheikh Kaiser Mahmood here on Tuesday called for initiating process of dialogue with the militants without any delay to restore peace in tribal areas. He said, "Islam does not allow excessive use of force ag
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Strong democracy urged for resolution of problems

Strong democracy urged for resolution of problems

The PML-N Central Leader and former Federal Minister, Rana Tanveer Hussain, here on Tuesday stressed that solution to all existing problems in the country lie in strengthening the system of parliamentary democracy. He said that all dictators from Ayub Kha
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Efforts on to facilitate litigants: LHC informed

Efforts on to facilitate litigants: LHC informed

District and Session Judge Lahore has informed the Lahore High Court (LHC) that authorities are making all out efforts to facilitate the litigants coming to Civil and Session Courts in the city. Chief Justice, Lahore High Court, Sayed Zahid Hussain had ta
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
LHC issues contempt notice

LHC issues contempt notice

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued contempt notice to the chief executive Lesco for Wednesday (today) for charging excessive bills despite the fact that court had issued a stay order in this regard. The petitioner, ICC Textile Mills, through its couns
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
PSQCA report: 18 sugar mills issued notices to explain position

PSQCA report: 18 sugar mills issued notices to explain position

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to 18 sugar mills with directions to explain their position after the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) submitted a report that these companies are producing substandard sugar and direc
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Lesco restrained from disconnecting power to society

Lesco restrained from disconnecting power to society

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday restraining Lahore Electricity Supply Company (Lesco) from disconnecting power supply to Model Town Housing Society, Challenging the excessive bill of Rs 73 million issued notices for October 23. The society, through its c
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Bangladesh Army Chief calls on General Kayani

Bangladesh Army Chief calls on General Kayani

General Moeen U Ahmed, Chief of Army Staff Bangladesh Army who is on a six-day official visit to Pakistan, visited General Headquarters on Tuesday and called on the Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani. Both the sides agreed to enhance their
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Bangladesh CoAS calls on General Majeed

Bangladesh CoAS calls on General Majeed

General Moeen U Ahmed, Chief of Army Staff Bangladesh Army called on General Tariq Majeed, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters, Chaklala on Tuesday. The two generals exchanged views focusing on matters of mutual in
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan and Bangladesh willing to enhance defence ties

Pakistan and Bangladesh willing to enhance defence ties

Pakistan and Bangladesh have shown readiness to enhance bilateral co-operation in defence and various other fields to flourish in a challenging economy. This was discussed during a meeting between Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar and Bangladesh's C
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
QGF privatisation: PML-N demands withdrawal of decision

QGF privatisation: PML-N demands withdrawal of decision

Pakistan Muslim League-N on Tuesday opposed the privatisation of Qadirpur Gas Field and demanded of the government to withdraw its decision in this regard. This was stated by Secretary Information Pakistan Muslim League-N, Ahsan Iqbal while addressing the
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
IESCO power shutdown schedule

IESCO power shutdown schedule

Islamabad Electricity Supply Company (IESCO) on Tuesday issued the schedule of power shut down for construction/annual maintenance and remodelling of T/Lines at different areas of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

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

Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
LHC restrains Nepra from implementing variable power tariff

LHC restrains Nepra from implementing variable power tariff

The Lahore High Court has restrained National Electricity Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) and electricity distribution companies from implementing variable tariff at peak hours and much higher rates on users of 5KWH or above to the extent of industrial
Published 22 Oct, 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 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Reforms indispensable in local government system: Bilour

Reforms indispensable in local government system: Bilour

Reforms are indispensable in the local government system that would lead to a strong management system and to improve the local government structure, this was stated by Haji Ghulam Ahmad Bilour, Federal Minister for Local Government & Rural Development he
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Masood Abbas elected National Assembly body Chairman

Masood Abbas elected National Assembly body Chairman

National Assembly member Masood Abbas was elected chairman of the Standing Committee on Housing and Works here on Tuesday. The meeting was chaired by Additional Secretary of the National Assembly Moin-ul-Islam. MNA Syed Allauddin proposed name of Masood A
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Newly elected chairmen of National Assembly bodies greeted

Newly elected chairmen of National Assembly bodies greeted

Speaker National Assembly, Dr Fehmida Mirza and Deputy Speaker, Faisal Karim Kundi, have congratulated newly elected chairmen of the Standing Committees of the National Assembly. In their separate congratulatory messages to the Chairmen here on Tuesday, t
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

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

Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Civilian nuclear energy: China reiterates cooperation with Pakistan

Civilian nuclear energy: China reiterates cooperation with Pakistan

China on Tuesday reiterated that it would continue to cooperate with Pakistan in its endeavour toward civilian nuclear energy field. "I have repeated on many occasions that we have sound co-operation and relations with Pakistan," said the Foreign Ministry
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (October 21, 2008) and for Wednesday (October 22, 2008).
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Tarin for judicious spending of public money

Tarin for judicious spending of public money

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin has said that the country is facing tremendous economic challenges and cannot afford increase in the expenditures. He stated this while briefing the Finance Committee of the National Assembly, which h
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

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

Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
CDGK imposes Section 144 to check wall chalking, use of polythene bags

CDGK imposes Section 144 to check wall chalking, use of polythene bags

Home Department of Sindh Government imposed Section 144 against wall chalking and use of polythene bags for 30 days with effect from October 16 2008,in district Karachi. All the SHOs under the article 188 (PPC) have been given the authority to take action
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Ministry urged to install explosive detectors at entry points

Ministry urged to install explosive detectors at entry points

District Administration Islamabad has suggested the Interior Ministry to install 'Explosive Detectors and Scanners' at the 21 entry points of Islamabad rather than erecting a wall around the Red Zone. "The installation of scanners would cost around Rs 950
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Rupee victim of bad governance, negligence, say economists

Rupee victim of bad governance, negligence, say economists

The Indian rupee is currently trading at 49.145 per dollar while the Pakistani rupee was traded at 83.50 to the dollar on Tuesday. Time was, some years back when there was parity between the two currencies, and prior to that the Pakistani rupee was strong
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
'Government will overcome crises with people's support'

'Government will overcome crises with people's support'

Punjab Finance and Planning and Development Minister, Tanvir Ashraf Kaira, has said that the present government is facing big challenges in internal as well as external fronts and the present government would successfully overcome all the crises with the
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Chairman district council Skardu joins PPP

Chairman district council Skardu joins PPP

A number of public representatives are joining Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in the Northern Areas (Nas), especially in Baltistan region. Chairman, District Council Skardu, Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpon announced his joining to PPP during a press conference he
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Woman MNA receives South Asian Award for good governance

Woman MNA receives South Asian Award for good governance

Nafisa Shah, member National Assembly and former Nazima of District Khairpur has been given South Asian Award for her contribution to exemplary governance in Pakistan. The first ever 'Celebrating Womanhood South Asian Region Recognition Awards 2008' were
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar marginally up on interbank market

THE RUPEE: dollar marginally up on interbank market

The rupee strive hard to hold its overnight levels against dollar on the interbank market on Tuesday, but failed to retain, losing 25 paisa for buying at 81.45 and it also shed 10 paisa for selling at 81.50, dealers said. The rupee ended weaker on import
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Punjab local government minister discusses issue of atta supply to Sindh

Punjab local government minister discusses issue of atta supply to Sindh

The Punjab Local Government Minister, Sardar Dost Mohammed Khosa has said that Punjab will not leave Sindh alone in difficult situation and provide atta to its border districts so that Sindh Government could fully focus on Karachi, Hyderabad and other urb
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar marginally up on interbank market

THE RUPEE: dollar marginally up on interbank market

The rupee strive hard to hold its overnight levels against dollar on the interbank market on Tuesday, but failed to retain, losing 25 paisa for buying at 81.45 and it also shed 10 paisa for selling at 81.50, dealers said. The rupee ended weaker on import
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Italian participation in Prime Minister housing programme lauded

Italian participation in Prime Minister housing programme lauded

A four-member Italian delegation, which is on an official visit to Pakistan on Tuesday called on Federal Minister for Housing and Works Rahmatullah Kakar and exchanged views on investment opportunities in the upcoming mega housing projects.
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Nazim, naib nazim restrained from performing duties

Nazim, naib nazim restrained from performing duties

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday restrained District Nazim and Naib Nazim Sheikhupura, from performing their official duties till October 28 with directions to file their replies in a petition challenging their action of taking charge of the office
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Proceeding of former Prime Minister's case adjourned till October 28

Proceeding of former Prime Minister's case adjourned till October 28

An Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) adjourned the hearing of former Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz Fateh Jang suicide attack case till October 28. The Judge ATC-II Sakhi Muhammad Kahut recorded the statement of two prosecution eyewitnesses here on Tuesday. The Ju
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Tuesday (October 21, 2008).

Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Punjab government taking steps to facilitate masses

Punjab government taking steps to facilitate masses

Punjab Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said that Punjab government is taking revolutionary steps to facilitate masses. In a statement issued here, he said that millions of rupees have been allocated for the "Sasti Roti Scheme
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Four alleged dacoits killed in encounter

Four alleged dacoits killed in encounter

Four notorious and dangerous bandits were killed in a police encounter in Green Town, Sargodha Road, here on Tuesday afternoon. The encounter continued for an hour in which the Jaranwala and Faisalabad Police took part. The dacoits killed in the police en
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Government urged to seek financial aid from friendly states

Government urged to seek financial aid from friendly states

PML-Q leader and former minister of state Muhammad Ishaq Khakwani on Tuesday urged the government to seek financial assistance only from friendly states like Saudi Arabia, China, UAE and Iran to bolster the national economy. Talking to journalists, Ishaq
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Minorities enjoying full rights in Pakistan: Kazmi

Minorities enjoying full rights in Pakistan: Kazmi

Advisor to Prime Minister on Religious Affairs, Syed Hamid Saeed Qazmi Tuesday said that non-Muslims in Pakistan are enjoying all rights granted by the Constitution and no discrimination is made with them on the basis of religion. Talking to the visiting
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Rs five billion being spent on education sector in Punjab

Rs five billion being spent on education sector in Punjab

Punjab government is spending Rs five billion during current fiscal year on setting up model schools and equipping the higher and secondary schools with latest computer laboratories. Official sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday that under the
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
BBC launches news programme for and about South Asia

BBC launches news programme for and about South Asia

BBC World Service is reaching out to audiences across South Asia with the launch of a special English-language news and current affairs programme - broadcast from the region and tailored for the region.
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
All set to hold mix media paintings exhibition

All set to hold mix media paintings exhibition

Arrangements have been finalised to put mix media paintings of Samina Ali Akhtar, an artist at display, at Nomad Art Gallery here on Wednesday. The exhibition will remain open for visitors till 7 pm.
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Road safety education programme: ITP educates 300,000 citizens

Road safety education programme: ITP educates 300,000 citizens

Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic, Islamabad Muhammad Zubair Hashmi on Tuesday said that Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) educated 300,000 citizens under road safety education programme since its inception. Addressing a Road Safety Education workshop
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
'PML-N wants to play role under Charter of Democracy'

'PML-N wants to play role under Charter of Democracy'

PML-N leader Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has said PML-N does not believe in politics of confrontation and wants to play its due role under Charter of Democracy (CoD) in promoting democratic norms. Talking to newsmen here on Tuesday, he said the country was pass
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
ERB formed in AIMC to protect patients' interests

ERB formed in AIMC to protect patients' interests

With a view to protecting the interests of patients and to monitor the working of medical staff, Ethical Review Board (ERB) has been constituted in Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC) which would meet every month. The first meeting of the ERB was held und
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Water testing laboratory to be built at LUMHS

Water testing laboratory to be built at LUMHS

Community will be benefited by opening of Water testing laboratory said Professor Noshad Ahmed Shaikh Vice Chancellor of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro. He further said that, Water Contamination has been an issue of gr
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Tuesday (October 21, 2008).

Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
NICVD to start evening shift as number of patients rises

NICVD to start evening shift as number of patients rises

To cope with the growing number of cardio-vascular patients, the management of National Institute of Cardio-Vascular Diseases (NICVD) has decided to examine the patients in the afternoon as well. The outpatient department would now remain open throughout
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
UK announces $13.5 million for polio eradication

UK announces $13.5 million for polio eradication

United Kingdom has announced to provide an additional $13.5 million through the World Health Organisation (WHO) to help eliminate polio in Pakistan. The new fund from UK's Department for International Development (DFID) would be used to support immunisati
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Asean forum delegates visit NAG

Asean forum delegates visit NAG

The delegates of Asean Regional Forum visited National Art Gallery (NAG) here on Tuesday. Naeem Tahir, Director General, Pakistan National Council of Arts hold a reception for the delegates and provided tour guide to facilitate them. The members of the de
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Government to generate 4,000 megawatts electricity by end of next year

Government to generate 4,000 megawatts electricity by end of next year

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) spokesman, Farhatullah Babar said 4,000 Mega Watt electricity will be generated by the end of next year, which will enhance the over all power generation in the country. Talking to BBC radio, he said the two power plants Chas
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
NH&MP officials asked to ensure safe driving

NH&MP officials asked to ensure safe driving

Inspector General National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) Muhammad Raffat Pasha has urged the senior officers of the NH&MP to ensure safe driving on the motorways and national highways to make secure the life and property of the people.
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Grains storage urged for food security

Grains storage urged for food security

President Asif Ali Zardari stressed the need for encouraging the private-public partnership in different sectors and called for enhancing the food grain storage to ensure food security. Food grains storage capacity could be enhanced through private public
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Anti-terrorism policy: Parliament forms joint drafting panel

Anti-terrorism policy: Parliament forms joint drafting panel

The Parliament on Tuesday formed a 16-member joint parliamentary draft committee, comprising representatives from all political parties, for formulating joint recommendations to get rid of the menace of terrorism and extremism. The decision to this effect
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Launching of air service from Dera Ismail Khan lauded

Launching of air service from Dera Ismail Khan lauded

Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior Senator Talha Mahmood welcomed the launch of air service from Dera Ismail Khan saying that this was a pressing demand of the people of this area from a long time, which was accepted.
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Senate session summoned on October 24

Senate session summoned on October 24

President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the 47th session of Senate to be met in the Parliament House on Friday, says a release issued here on Tuesday. The president summoned the Senate by exercising of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of t
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am
New SIMs to be activated after verification of customer data: PTA

New SIMs to be activated after verification of customer data: PTA

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to implement a system for activation of new mobile SIMs after verification of customers' antecedents from January 31, 2009. The decision was taken unanimously in a meeting of mobile companies CEOs and
Published 22 Oct, 2008 12:00am