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Print - 2005-03-04
US oil nears record, Opec to mull output hike

US oil nears record, Opec to mull output hike

US oil futures surged within striking distance of a new record on Thursday but ended off their peaks after Opec-member Nigeria said the cartel could raise production to rein in runaway prices. US light crude for April delivery settled up 52 cents to $53.5
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Soya aphids poised for US Midwest comeback in 2005

Soya aphids poised for US Midwest comeback in 2005

Soyabean aphids, which damaged US soya crops in 2001 and 2003, are expected to cause more headaches for US Midwest producers in 2005, crop and insect experts said this week. "Right now, everything is pointing toward a pretty high soyabean aphid year," sai
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
London sugar weaker

London sugar weaker

London sugar posted modest losses on Thursday as dealers complained of a dearth of fresh physical deals and fundamental news. Spread activity and against actuals trade boosted volume in a market that took its cue from weaker New York futures, where prices
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
London cocoa closes positively on short-covering

London cocoa closes positively on short-covering

London cocoa futures finished slightly higher on Thursday after a session of origin producer selling into fund short-covering, traders said. Most-active May ended at 922 pounds a tonne, up six pounds. It bottomed out at 907 and made an intra-day high of 9
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Liffe coffee moves higher with new 4-1/2 year peak

Liffe coffee moves higher with new 4-1/2 year peak

A flurry of speculative buying pushed London coffee prices to a fresh 4-1/2-year peak on Thursday as large speculators indulged their new taste for robusta for a second session, traders said. Liffe's benchmark May contract peaked at $953 a tonne - the hig
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Metals close higher, look towards peaks

Metals close higher, look towards peaks

Base metals rallied by the end of kerb trading on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on Thursday as investors nudged prices back towards the highs, traders said. "All the metals are looking good after last week's correction. A few longs have been pushed out
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Gold drifts back in Europe, locked in range

Gold drifts back in Europe, locked in range

Gold prices drifted back in late afternoon trading in Europe on Thursday, taking their cue from modest dollar gains after US economic data, dealers said. However, gold's move was low-key and the market remained in a range ahead of potentially more signifi
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
EU raises wheat export subsidies

EU raises wheat export subsidies

The European Commission raised the level of wheat export subsidies on Thursday, granting a 10 euro ($13.21) per tonne refund on 451,750 tonnes - around the level exporters say is needed to avoid a build up in domestic stocks. The move follows steady incre
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat lower on technical weakness

US MIDDAY: wheat lower on technical weakness

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures were lower early on Thursday, setting back on technical weakness and declines in soyabeans, traders said. As of 10:50 am CST (1650 GMT), CBOT March wheat was down 3-1/4 cents at $3.28-3/4 and May was down 4 cents at $3
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn drops on spillover selling

US MIDDAY: corn drops on spillover selling

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were lower early on Thursday on a setback and on spillover selling from a decline in soybeans, traders said. Traders said the corn market was near overbought technical levels, leaving it vulnerable to a downward
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya falls on technical setback

US MIDDAY: soya falls on technical setback

Soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade dived early Thursday on a technical setback from a month-long climb that drove prices to near six-month highs this week, traders said. March soyabeans fell 6-3/4 cents per bushel to $6.12 by 10:45 am CST (164
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
'UK to provide aid for education'

'UK to provide aid for education'

UK Minister for International Development, Gareth Thomas has said that his government would provide a financial assistance for education and other social sectors. Inaugurating the construction of classrooms and verandah in Government Primary School for Bo
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Indo-Pak intellectuals seminar on March 6

Indo-Pak intellectuals seminar on March 6

Intellectuals, writers and scholars from India and Pakistan will attend a seminar on 'Peace and Literature' here at Jinnah Hall on Sunday at 3.30 pm Nazim City District Government Lahore Mian Amir Mehmood will chair the seminar while eminent Urdu scholar,
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Three dacoits killed in encounter

Three dacoits killed in encounter

Three armed dacoits were killed in an encounter with Sadar Police, here last night, while three fled away in rainy season and darkness. According to police, when six armed dacoits were looting villagers in between Chak 208RB and 209RB, suddenly, a mobile
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Large number of Chinese to attend Gandhara festival

Large number of Chinese to attend Gandhara festival

A large number of Chinese will visit Pakistan to attend a week-long Gandhara cultural festival, scheduled to take place from March 28 to April 2. The participation of the Chinese will be both on official and private levels, China National Tourism Administ
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
'WCCI to help resolve women entrepreneurs problems'

'WCCI to help resolve women entrepreneurs problems'

Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) would play its role to resolve problems of the female entrepreneurs in order to help them enhance the productivity. "It is imperative to help women entrepreneurs in their endeavours and resolve their problems
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Revenue receipts of Pakistan Railway higher than targets

Revenue receipts of Pakistan Railway higher than targets

The Revenue receipts of Pakistan Railway are higher than targets by Rs 1083.583 million, during the second quarter (October-December 2004-05. This includes an increase of Rs 318.511 million earning from passengers mainly because of increase in fare @ Rs 0
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Increase in POL prices condemned

Increase in POL prices condemned

People from all walks of life have largely condemned the increase in POL prices and termed it a failure of the government in handling the country's economic situation. They were of the view that government is misguiding people by fake economic indicators
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Turning point towards prosperity

Turning point towards prosperity

Right decisions at the right time do pay in history of nations. Those people who take the time by fore locks and take proper decisions keeping in view all delicacies and apprehensions reach the destination with flying colours. And those who remain relucta
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Gas pipeline projects

Gas pipeline projects

It is heartening to note that the government, after considerable loss of time, discussions with neighbouring countries on reviving the proposed gas pipeline has taken steps in the right direction. Given the present energy scenario, natural gas is lifeline
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
MFN status to India

MFN status to India

In spite of India having given MFN status to Pakistan, India's import from Pakistan is quite insignificant. However, it has made very extensive use of the alleged trade discriminatory policy of Pakistan for not giving reciprocal MFN status to India.
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US Marines recall tough time in Iraq as they head to Japan

US Marines recall tough time in Iraq as they head to Japan

Land Corporal Ronald Jones breathed a sigh of relief after four months of "treacherous fighting" in Iraq's insurgent stronghold of Fallujah as he prepared to go back home. "I am very happy, very pleased. It's nice going back home," Jones, 23, told AFP as
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
New EU rules may cut flowers' exports

New EU rules may cut flowers' exports

The horticultural industry stands to lose billions of rupees following the implementation of stringent conditions set by the European Union on exports. The new regulations, which came into effect at the beginning of this year, pose a major threat to the i
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Europe's rebuff to US Russian nuclear fuel deal with Iran

Europe's rebuff to US Russian nuclear fuel deal with Iran

The deal signed last Sunday for Russia to supply Iran with nuclear fuel has highlighted the fact that President Bush has returned empty-handed from his so-called charm offensive in Europe. For all the rhetoric about transatlantic unity, the European Power
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Poppy's menacing return to Pakistan

Poppy's menacing return to Pakistan

It, indeed, is distressing to learn from a news report that opium poppy production has resurfaced in Pakistan, which had been declared a poppy-free country in 2000. The disconcerting revelation was reported to have been made by no less a person than Major
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
NFC Award

NFC Award

While addressing the members of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Salman Shah, categorically stated that the sixth National Finance Commission (NFC) award would be settled before the budget for t
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Registrations for jeep rally

Registrations for jeep rally

The Government of Punjab, which is organising Cholistan Jeep Rally, has asked the interested people to get themselves registered with the Punjab Tourism Department by March 05. The Punjab Minister for Tourism Mian Aslam Iqbal said here on Thursday that th
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Punjab to open 10 manufacturing units

Punjab to open 10 manufacturing units

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi will inaugurate at least 10 manufacturing units at the Sunder Industrial Estate (SIE) during the third week of March. The industrial estate being set up at Sundar-Raiwind Road, 25 km south of the provincial cap
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Expansion of NLC dry port starts today

Expansion of NLC dry port starts today

The expansion of National Logistics Cell (NLC) dry port at Thokhar Niaz Baig will commence from Friday at a total cost of Rs 450 million to provide modern facilities of rapid handling of export and import cargo. Managing Director, NLC Dry Port, Brigadier
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
PDF draw soon

PDF draw soon

The third draw of Punjab Development Fund (PDF) tickets will be held soon to raise funds for the development of different parts of the province. "The entire system of PDF draw has been revamped in the light of the experience gained during earlier two draw
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Postings

Postings

The Chief Justice of Lahore High Court (LHC) made transfers and postings among eight civil judges-cum-judicial magistrates. According to a notification, civil judge-cum-judicial magistrate Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Sial has been transferred from Sarai Aalmgir
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Education fair

Education fair

Punjab University's Colleges of Pharmacy, Fine Arts, Banking and Finance, Commerce, Law, Information Technology and Institute of Administrative Sciences actively participated in an education exhibition held here on Thursday. The departments set up various
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
161 outlaws arrested in February

161 outlaws arrested in February

The district police, under a special drive against the criminals, arrested 161 outlaws including 13 proclaimed offenders and recovered illegal weapons and narcotics from them in February. According to a press statement issued by DPO Hafizabad, the police
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Army medical team visits SKMCH

Army medical team visits SKMCH

A delegation of Armed Forces Postgraduate Medical Institute (AFPMI) Rawalpindi visited Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) here on Thursday. The delegation members led by Brigadier Izhar Chaudhry reviewed the performance of different departmen
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (March 03) and the forecast for Friday (March 04, 2005).
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
LHC reserves verdict in plea against helmet

LHC reserves verdict in plea against helmet

Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC), Justice Iftikhar Hussain Chaudhry has reserved verdict in a petition against the decision of provincial government declaring wearing of helmet by the motorcyclists compulsory. Earlier, petitioner a member of the Laho
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Proposed cut in textile imports duty hailed

Proposed cut in textile imports duty hailed

Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (Pregmea) acting Chairman Sajid Saleem Minhas has on Thursday appreciated the Federal Textile Industry Minister for announcing substantial reduction in duty in the next Federal Budget on
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Islamic banking flourishing

Islamic banking flourishing

The Islamic banking is rapidly flourishing and during the last year, it registered a growth of 137-percent in the country. This was revealed at a seminar on 'Islamic Mode of Financing' organised by Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Pakistan here on Thursday.
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Key stock market movements at 1800 GMT on March 03

Key stock market movements at 1800 GMT on March 03

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 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
PTCL to launch WLL service in Lahore next month

PTCL to launch WLL service in Lahore next month

The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) -South Region- General Manager Hafeez ul Islam has said the PTCL was going to launch Wireless Local Loop (WLL), an alternative to traditional wired phone, next month in Lahore, a giant step in the sens
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Permission

Permission

Cable TV operators who have valid licenses issued by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) would be allowed to use the Wapda poles only. Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda), taking this decision, has directed the field forma
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Piaf welcomes Punjab chief minister's announcement

Piaf welcomes Punjab chief minister's announcement

Pakistan Industrial & Traders Associations Front (Piaf) has welcomed the announcement of the chief minister Punjab to extend soft term loans to affected shopkeepers of fire incident in an Ichhra market. Vice-chairman of the Piaf, Mian Abuzar Shad has urge
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Thursday (March 03, 2005).

Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Ban on raw leather export demanded

Ban on raw leather export demanded

Pakistan Gloves Manufacturers and Exporters Association (Pgmea) Chairman Abdul Waheed has urged the government to impose a ban on raw leather export to save the country's leather gloves and garments industry from disaster. Talking to newsmen here on Thurs
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Departments asked to adopt proper communication

Departments asked to adopt proper communication

The Government of Punjab has directed all the departments to adopt proper channel of correspondence for communication with other organisations and channels under the rules and regulations prescribed for the purpose. According to rules, all correspondence
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 03, 2005).

Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
'Literature promotes message of peace and love'

'Literature promotes message of peace and love'

Literature has always promoted the message of peace, love and humanity, but unfortunately in the post-partition era the literary writers on both side of the borders has not written a single poem, ghazal, short story or novel on the issue of hatred that ex
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (March 03) and for Friday (March 04, 2005).
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Heart diseases and diabetes mellitus on rise

Heart diseases and diabetes mellitus on rise

Diabetes Mellitus has taken a shape of an epidemic not only in developed countries but in developing countries too due to growth of fast food chains, which promoted sedentary life style, that resulted in increased incidence of diabetes mellitus and heart
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, March 03, 2005.
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
10 mini-dams to be constructed in Attock

10 mini-dams to be constructed in Attock

The Punjab Minister for Co-operatives, Colonel Malik Muhammad Anwar (Retd) has said that 10 mini dams would be constructed in Attock district for economic uplift of the area. Talking to a delegation of elites of Attock District, who called on him here Thu
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, March 03, 2005.
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Faulty phone lines rectified in Northern Areas

Faulty phone lines rectified in Northern Areas

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) has rectified all telephone lines, affected by recent heavy rains, especially in Northern Areas, Murree and Galiat. According to a PTCL press release issued here on Thursday, recent rains and snowfall had part
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, March 03, 2005.
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Afghan women offered technical assistance in agriculture sector

Afghan women offered technical assistance in agriculture sector

Pakistan has offered to provide technical assistance to Afghan women to help in re-establishing infrastructure for agriculture sector in the war-torn country. Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) Chairman Dr Badaruddin Soomro conveyed the offer to
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Afghan refugees census will now complete on March 10

Afghan refugees census will now complete on March 10

The United Nations High Commission for Refugee (UNHCR) has announced that the census of Afghan refugees would end on March 10 instead of March 4 because of operational difficulties and unfavourable weather in NWFP and Balochistan. The census will be compl
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Government to introduce low-cost housing schemes in Sindh

Government to introduce low-cost housing schemes in Sindh

Director General Sindh Katchi Abadies Authority (SKAA) Mir Nasir Abbas said on Thursday that the government was thoroughly discussing to develop low-cost housing schemes in Sindh province, especially in major cities to curb increasing trend of creating ka
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Audit notices without reason not maintainable: SHC

Audit notices without reason not maintainable: SHC

A division bench of the Sindh High Court has held that selection of cases for audit by issuing notices without giving reasons for such an action is defective in the eyes of law. Disposing of constitutional writ petition filed by Muneer Bhimjee and others
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
6.9 percent growth in tourism demand till 2014 predicted

6.9 percent growth in tourism demand till 2014 predicted

The Singapore-based Abacus, Asia-Pacific's leading travel facilitator, has launched a wholly-owned national distribution company in Pakistan. The new company will be known as Abacus Distribution Systems Pakistan (Pvt) Limited (ADSPL), according to a press
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 03, 2005).

Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Iran trade fair at Expo Centre

Iran trade fair at Expo Centre

Trade fairs and exhibitions have always played a significant role in expanding and strengthening bilateral relations, especially in the economic area. With the objective to further commercial and economic relations between Iran and Pakistan, the fourth an
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 03, 2005).

Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Body set up to review milk prices

Body set up to review milk prices

District Co-ordination Officer Fazlur Rehman, following the directives of City Nazim Naimatullah Khan, has issued notification to set up a committee to examine the price of fresh milk. The committee will carry out the physical survey, take stock of proble
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 03, 2005).

Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Delay in master plan preparation hampers industrial areas uplift

Delay in master plan preparation hampers industrial areas uplift

Inordinate delay in preparation of master plan for industrial areas of Karachi is hindering development work on the infrastructure. The task of preparing a comprehensive plan was assigned to the Nespak about one-and-half years back, which was to be finali
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Emirates endeavours to open up Pakistan for foreign investors

Emirates endeavours to open up Pakistan for foreign investors

The Emirates has entered the burgeoning Pakistan market not as much to make money but to open up the country for the frequent travellers and entrepreneurs looking for gainful investments in Pakistan. This is how Emirates' affable Vice-President for Pakist
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following International Tenders from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details of Tenders from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Region
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Regional/Sub-Regional O
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: Dollar loses luster

THE RUPEE: Dollar loses luster

Firm trend was again witnessed in the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee managed to hold its overnight levels for buying and selling at 59.34 and 59.35, respectively. According to the market sources, the rupee showed steadier trend in terms of the
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Five acquitted, one gets life term

Five acquitted, one gets life term

A division bench of Lahore High Court Multan bench comprising Justice Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry and Mehmood Akhtar Shahid Siddiqui on Thursday quashed the judgement of anti terrorism Court Dera Ghazi Khan headed by Malik Zulfikar Ali and acquitted five out of s
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: Dollar loses luster

THE RUPEE: Dollar loses luster

Firm trend was again witnessed in the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee managed to hold its overnight levels for buying and selling at 59.34 and 59.35, respectively. According to the market sources, the rupee showed steadier trend in terms of the
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
EPB to help SCCI hold trade fair

EPB to help SCCI hold trade fair

Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) would extend all possible help and assistance to Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in holding of 'Rebuild Afghanistan Trade Fair 2005' in the provincial capital in May this year. The EPB would actively participat
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Textile Spinning: N.P. SPINNING MILLS LIMITED - Year Ended 30-09-2004

Textile Spinning: N.P. SPINNING MILLS LIMITED - Year Ended 30-09-2004

This spinning unit of Raiwind District Lahore has been able to post very good performance both in terms of profit and sales. Production by far exceeded its rated capacity. Sales in terms of value at Rs 983.65 million was the record highest figure and 16.2
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Presidential awards for academic distinction

Presidential awards for academic distinction

Minister for Education Lieutenant General Javed Ashraf Qazi (Retd) distributed 75 'Presidential Awards for Academic Distinction' at an investiture ceremony held here on Thursday. The awards Izaz-i-Kamal, Izaz-i-Fazeelat and Izaz-i-Sabqat are the recogniti
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Textile Spinning: N.P. SPINNING MILLS LIMITED - Year Ended 30-09-2004

Textile Spinning: N.P. SPINNING MILLS LIMITED - Year Ended 30-09-2004

This spinning unit of Raiwind District Lahore has been able to post very good performance both in terms of profit and sales. Production by far exceeded its rated capacity. Sales in terms of value at Rs 983.65 million was the record highest figure and 16.2
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan's geo-strategic location beneficial to investors: Maleeha

Pakistan's geo-strategic location beneficial to investors: Maleeha

Pakistan's High Commissioner to Britain Dr Maleeha Lodhi has said that geo-strategic location of Pakistan would give an additional advantage to foreign investors to maximise the dividends and expand their business in the region. "When you look at the futu
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Thursday (March 03, 2005).

Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
No administrative change in Sindh: governor

No administrative change in Sindh: governor

Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan has dispelled impression of any administrative change in Sindh province and categorically said the provincial government and the administration remained intact and making all out efforts for the welfare of the masses.
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Presentation

Presentation

Presentation at KSE auditorium (only for members and an authorised employee of the members).

Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
17.5 million trees to be planted in Punjab

17.5 million trees to be planted in Punjab

The target for the year's spring plantation drive in Punjab is 17.5 million plants and the work is being duly monitored to ensure implementation of this objective. This was told by Punjab Forests Minister Dr Ashfaq-ur-Rehman while addressing a meeting dur
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Cross Transactions

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Thursday (March 03, 2005).

Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
UK urged to play role for Kashmir solution

UK urged to play role for Kashmir solution

Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas Faisal Saleh Hayat has urged Britain to play as an effective role as it can, in a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue. He was speaking at a dinner hosted in his honour by member of Azad Kashmir
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Bill to withdraw OCAC right moved in National Assembly

Bill to withdraw OCAC right moved in National Assembly

Partially fulfilling a chronic demand of various stakeholders and opposition parties, the government on Thursday brought a bill in the National Assembly aimed at taking back Petroleum products price determination right from Oil Companies Advisory Committe
Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Mar, 2005 12:00am
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