News Archives for Print - 2006-04-16

Media should respect human sensitivities: Rashid

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Saturday called upon the broadcasters to adhere to certain norms while showing horrific scenes in their news coverage.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

National Assembly speaker warns of global conspiracies against Islam

National Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Ameer Hussain has said the terrorists and miscreants are the killers of the humanity, as they do not belong to any religion. No religion of the world permits the brutal killings of the innocent people.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

NUST holds fourth annual job fair

The National University of Science and Technology (NUST) on Saturday held fourth annual job fair 2006 at the University Auditorium here. This year's theme of the fair was "Vision beyond Excellence." The fair was inaugurated by Mian Muhammad Mansha, Chairm

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Karachi University extends admission date

The University of Karachi has extended the date for submission of applications for admissions to the M Phil, Ph D, MS and MD Programmes for the first intake from April 15 to April 30.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Academic activities resume at Karachi University

The academic activities resumed at Karachi University on Saturday. A spokesman of the institution said the attendance of the students at the campus was normal and that the classes were held as usual.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

National Assembly body discusses amendments to Pemra Ordinance 2002

A meeting of the National Assembly Mediation Committee was held in the parliament house on Saturday under the Chairmanship of Dr Sher Afghan Khan Niazi and discussed the amendments bill to Pemra Ordinance, 2002.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Interfaith harmony vital: Shaukat

Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz said on Saturday harder efforts should be made to promote interfaith harmony to make the world a better place to live. The Prime Minister was talking to a delegation of Sikh Yatrees here at the Prime Minister House.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

'ODA plan fits in Pakistan's uplift strategy'

A 10-member Mission of Official Development Assistance (ODA) from Japan led by Director Economic Co-operation Bureau of Foreign Office, Koichi Aiboshi held a meeting with Dr Salman Shah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Economic Affairs, here

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Seminar on implications of WTO regime from April 18

Pakistan Manpower Institute will organise a two-day seminar on "Implications of WTO Regime on Labour Market" from April 18-19. The objective of the seminar is to provide an insight to the participants on the implications of WTO-led trade liberalisation on

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

ARD seeks MQM support against military interventions

Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) on Saturday called upon the Muttahida Qaumi Movement to cooperate with the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy for getting rid of military interventions.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Quake victims rehabilitation: Rs 760 million pacts signed with EC and UNDP

The federal government on Saturday signed two separate agreements with the European Commission (EC) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) of Rs 760 million (Euro 10.7 million) to undertake a project aimed at 'livelihoods recovery' of as many a

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Women urged to become economically strong

Adviser to the Prime Minister Nilofer Bakhtiar inaugurating the Women's Expo 2006 on Saturday said: "It's high time to realise the women's efforts in all development works of the country," and urged the women to make themselves economically strong to impr

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

LCCI hails duty-free import of cement and clinker

Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industries' office-bearers have lauded the government's decision to allow duty-free import of cement and clinker along with freight subsidy of Rs 60 per bag and 30 per cent reduction in Railway fares.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Free trade with India demanded

The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) has suggested that free trade between Pakistan and India through Wagah border should be encouraged, rates of various taxes be cut and trade with Afghanistan be simplified to increase national exports.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Pervaiz leaves for Saudi Arabia today

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi is leaving for Saudi Arabia along with his family members on Sunday (today). During his stay in Saudia, the Chief Minister and his family would perform Umrah. The CM would be out of the country for one-week per

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

PYO holds youth convention today

A provincial youth convention is being organised by People's Youth Organisation (PYO) in Multan on Sunday April 16 which would be attended by more than 5,000 delegates from all the 39 districts of the Punjab province.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

First Pakistani Sikh cadet undergoing training at PMA

Marching on military tunes at the Pakistan Military Academy on Saturday, Hercharn Singh was unlikely to be missed by spectators at the passing out parade.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Security at churches tightened

Extra-ordinary security measures were taken on the eve of Easter and security cover to all churches on the eve of Easter would be provided in Multan, Bahawalpur and Dera Ghazi Khan divisions, and no negligence would be tolerated in this regard.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Easter to be celebrated today

As elsewhere in the world, the Christian community will celebrate Easter festival with great religious fervour and enthusiasm throughout the country on Sunday. Easter is culmination of the 40-day lent season, which is time of fasting, aim-giving, repentan

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Irrigation water channel inaugurated

The NWFP Minister for Environment and Forests Shah Raz Khan formally inaugurated the famous and long awaited irrigation water channel which will cost Rs 45 millions and will irrigate seven thousand acres of agricultural land.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Wasa's online pre-paid card billing system soon

The Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) will soon introduce online pre-paid card billing system to facilitate its consumers to pay their bills without standing in long queues.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

US hails Pakistan's efforts for relief work

The State Department Spokesman on Friday said the Government of Pakistan had devoted a great deal of resources to the relief work of the earthquake affectees of the October 8 calamity. He said Pakistan had long-term plan for improving the lives of affecte

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Riyadh agrees to recruit workers from quake zone

Saudi Arabia, where about a million Pakistanis work, has agreed to allocate a special quota for taking workers from the earthquake-affected areas, Federal Minister for Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis Ghulam Sarwar Khan said on Saturday.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

'Saudi Prince's visit to strengthen ties'

The visit of Saudi Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz to Pakistan would strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Air Marshal Ayaz Ahmad Khan (Retd), former ambassador said.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Call for pragmatic Trade Policy

The private sector is expecting a pragmatic and forward looking Trade Policy that could facilitate businessmen to transfer the daunting challenges of globalisation into opportunities and could increase global exportability of Pakistan.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Romanian firm to open office in Karachi

A leading Romanian transnational company Industrial export S.A, which had carried out the revamping and expansion of Karachi Refinery showed keen interest to expand its operations in Pakistan.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Goethe Institute cancels events

The Goethe Institute joined in condoling the tragic and sad incident at the Nishter Park by cancelling all its cultural events during the current week.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

National Centre of Excellence team attends moot in Multan

A group of 16 research fellows and four academic staff members of the National Centre of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh actively participated in 6th international conference on 'Quality of Life and Chemical Sciences' at Bahauddin

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

CDGK to construct four multi-storey car parking plazas

Karachi City District Government (CDGK) is planning to construct four multi-storey car-parking 'plazas' at different spots in the city to streamline the traffic system.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

June 30 deadline set for renewal of expired land leases: Sindh Cabinet meets

Sindh Cabinet on Saturday set June 30, 2006 as last date for renewing lease of all such lands whose lease has expired. Briefing newsmen about the decisions taken in the Cabinet meeting, held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim,

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

June 30 deadline set for renewal of expired land leases: Sindh Cabinet meets

Sindh Cabinet on Saturday set June 30, 2006 as last date for renewing lease of all such lands whose lease has expired. Briefing newsmen about the decisions taken in the Cabinet meeting, held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim,

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Warid to hold lucky draw on May 23

On the occasion of the completion of the first year of operations, Warid Telecom brings its customers "Warid Rewards" an unprecedented opportunity that will bring excitement in their lives in one lucky moment. We, at Warid Telecom care about our customers

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Over 12 percent suffering from migraine

Health professionals at a seminar on 'prevention and management of migraine' have underscored the need for enhancing migraine awareness in the general public, as the disease is often misjudged as a simple headache.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Duty-free import of cement welcomed

The Punjab Economic Forum (PEF) has appreciated the government's decision to allow duty-free import of cement and termed it a big relief to the construction industry, which actually was suffering for the last many days.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

'Ibsen in South Asia festival'

Rafi Peer Theater Workshop in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy will be presenting modern drama writer's work "Ibsen in South Asia Festival" from April 19 to 27.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

PML conventions to be held in big cities: Punjab chief minister

The Pakistan Muslim League (PML) conventions would be held in all major cities of the province where maximum participation of workers would be ensured, and special incentives would be announced for the party workers in the conventions to be held in future

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Punjab governor slams Karachi blast

Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) speaking in a seminar on Seerat-un-Nabi at Government College University here on Saturday said the Muslims of Pakistan always remained at forefront in their feelings of love and adherence to the tea

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Compensation to quake victims for housing begins

The Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority (Erra) on Saturday started the disbursement of housing compensation to the survivors in the earthquake-hit areas.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Hearing put off in PML-N leaders' case

A special court for suppression of terrorist activities on Saturday adjourned till April 25, the proceedings in a case against PML-N MNA Khawaja Saad Rafique and PML-N Punjab Secretary Zaeem Qadri.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

SPI posts nominal increase

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on April 13 for the lowest income group up to Rs 3000 has registered nominal increase over the previous week.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

SPI posts nominal increase

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on April 13 for the lowest income group up to Rs 3000 has registered nominal increase over the previous week.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

SPI posts nominal increase

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on April 13 for the lowest income group up to Rs 3000 has registered nominal increase over the previous week.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Tuna vessels may boost seafood exports by $50-60 million

Tuna Long-Liner vessels are expected to add about 50-60 million dollars annually in the country''s seafood exports. Although conditions in the fisheries sector are not satisfactory due to a host of reasons, Tuna vessels, which operate in deep sea beyond 3

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Tuna vessels may boost seafood exports by $50-60 million

Tuna Long-Liner vessels are expected to add about 50-60 million dollars annually in the country's seafood exports. Although conditions in the fisheries sector are not satisfactory due to a host of reasons, Tuna vessels, which operate in deep sea beyond 35

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Tuna vessels may boost seafood exports by $50-60 million

Tuna Long-Liner vessels are expected to add about 50-60 million dollars annually in the country's seafood exports. Although conditions in the fisheries sector are not satisfactory due to a host of reasons, Tuna vessels, which operate in deep sea beyond 35

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

TCP buys 75,000 tons sugar

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Saturday bought 75,000 tonnes of white sugar at 491 dollar per tonne C&F Karachi, a company official said.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

TCP buys 75,000 tons sugar

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Saturday bought 75,000 tonnes of white sugar at 491 dollar per tonne C&F Karachi, a company official said.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

TCP buys 75,000 tons sugar

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Saturday bought 75,000 tonnes of white sugar at 491 dollar per tonne C&F Karachi, a company official said.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Three short-listed for CBR Member, Audit slot

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has short-listed the names of three tax experts from the private sector for selection as Member, Audit.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Three short-listed for CBR Member, Audit slot

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has short-listed the names of three tax experts from the private sector for selection as Member, Audit.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Three short-listed for CBR Member, Audit slot

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has short-listed the names of three tax experts from the private sector for selection as Member, Audit.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Ogra assures to redress grievances of SNGPL subscribers

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has assured to redress the grievances of 2,600 subscribers, who filed complaints of over-billing against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that the Aut

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Ogra assures to redress grievances of SNGPL subscribers

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has assured to redress the grievances of 2,600 subscribers, who filed complaints of over-billing against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that the Aut

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Ogra assures to redress grievances of SNGPL subscribers

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has assured to redress the grievances of 2,600 subscribers, who filed complaints of over-billing against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that the Aut

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Russia offers aid to Hamas

Russia said on Saturday it had promised emergency aid to the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority, breaking with fellow mediators the EU and Washington which have stopped funding to try to force Hamas to recognise Israel.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

41 Taleban, six Afghan cops killed

Forty-one suspected Taliban and six policemen were killed in a major battle in southern Afghanistan in an area where the Taliban leader once lived, a governor said on Saturday.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

PN War College to be set up in Jati Umra

Pakistan Navy would establish a War College in Jatti Umra in near future, said the Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Muhammad Haroon. While addressing the course participants of 3rd Correspondence Course conducted for senior officers at Pakistan Navy

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

PCGA to float tenders for ginners'' balance stocks

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) export cell has decided to float international tenders for export of 0.2 million bales cotton this month. For this purpose all ginners holding stocks of cotton would be bound to get registered with the export cel

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

PCGA to float tenders for ginners' balance stocks

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) export cell has decided to float international tenders for export of 0.2 million bales cotton this month. For this purpose all ginners holding stocks of cotton would be bound to get registered with the export cel

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

PCGA to float tenders for ginners' balance stocks

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) export cell has decided to float international tenders for export of 0.2 million bales cotton this month. For this purpose all ginners holding stocks of cotton would be bound to get registered with the export cel

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

AL ask Hamas to adopt Arab-Israeli peace initiative

The Arab League on Saturday asked the Hamas-led Palestinian government to adopt the Arab-Israeli peace initiative after a meeting between Palestinian foreign minister Mahmoud Zahar and League Secretary General Amr Mussa.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

AL ask Hamas to adopt Arab-Israeli peace initiative

The Arab League on Saturday asked the Hamas-led Palestinian government to adopt the Arab-Israeli peace initiative after a meeting between Palestinian foreign minister Mahmoud Zahar and League Secretary General Amr Mussa.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Nine held over serial grenade blasts in Indian occupied Kashmir

Nine suspected militants were arrested over a series of grenade attacks in occupied Srinagar that killed five people and injured 43, police said on Saturday.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Shanghai Corporation team visits Port Qasim

A delegation of Shanghai Corporation (Asia) led by its President Gaver Ching visited the Port Qasim here on Saturday. Company Directors Ms Snow F N Lee and Khoo Wee Meng included the mission, says the press release from Port Qasim Authority.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Shanghai Corporation team visits Port Qasim

A delegation of Shanghai Corporation (Asia) led by its President Gaver Ching visited the Port Qasim here on Saturday. Company Directors Ms Snow F N Lee and Khoo Wee Meng included the mission, says the press release from Port Qasim Authority.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Shanghai Corporation team visits Port Qasim

A delegation of Shanghai Corporation (Asia) led by its President Gaver Ching visited the Port Qasim here on Saturday. Company Directors Ms Snow F N Lee and Khoo Wee Meng included the mission, says the press release from Port Qasim Authority.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Wi-Fi firm Aruba reshuffles management

Aruba Networks Inc, the top independent maker of corporate wireless network gear, on Monday said it has reshuffled top management roles as preparation for a potential initial public stock offering.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Muslim film festival in New York is shouting to be heard

More than 30 movies from the Arab and Muslim world will be playing at a week-long New York film festival, but will anybody be watching?

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

General Electric profit rises, shares dip on unchanged outlook

General Electric Co on Thursday posted first-quarter profit growth that met Wall Street's expectations, but investors were disappointed the company did not raise its 2006 outlook.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

General Electric profit rises, shares dip on unchanged outlook

General Electric Co on Thursday posted first-quarter profit growth that met Wall Street's expectations, but investors were disappointed the company did not raise its 2006 outlook.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Halt work at controversial dam, says Indian panel

An Indian panel has called for work on increasing the height of a controversial dam to be halted as people already displaced by the project have not been properly rehabilitated, a government minister said on Saturday.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

US TV stations challenge FCC profanity decisions

Major US television networks and their affiliates said on Friday they have asked appeals courts to overturn decisions by regulators finding broadcasters violated decency standards by airing profanity.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

US and Peru sign free trade agreement

The United States and Peru signed a free trade agreement Wednesday, setting the stage for a potentially tough fight in Congress unless the Bush administration offers Democrats stronger assurances that Lima will abide by international labour standards.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Japan to import gasoline reformate due to outage

Japan's refinery outages and a heavy bout of maintenance have prompted imports of at least three to four 30,000-tonne cargoes of gasoline reformate from Asia for late-April and May, industry sources said on Thursday.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

ECC restores 4.7 cents/kWh levelised tariff

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has restored the levelised tariff of 4.7 cents per kWh offered in 1995 Power Policy--beyond 25 years.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

ECC restores 4.7 cents/kWh levelised tariff

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has restored the levelised tariff of 4.7 cents per kWh offered in 1995 Power Policy--beyond 25 years.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

ECC restores 4.7 cents/kWh levelised tariff

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has restored the levelised tariff of 4.7 cents per kWh offered in 1995 Power Policy--beyond 25 years.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Gold prices continue upward trend

The prices of 10 gram of gold rose to Rs 11,702 on Saturday from Wednesday''s Rs 11,617 as the bullion market opened after two-day break.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Gold prices continue upward trend

The prices of 10 gram of gold rose to Rs 11,702 on Saturday from Wednesday's Rs 11,617 as the bullion market opened after two-day break.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Gold prices continue upward trend

The prices of 10 gram of gold rose to Rs 11,702 on Saturday from Wednesday's Rs 11,617 as the bullion market opened after two-day break.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Fertiliser ''prices pool mechanism'' to be formed

The government has decided to set up ''prices pool mechanism'' for fertilisers through levying cess at the rate of Rs 83 per bag on locally produced urea and extending the amount of subsidy for phosphatic/potash fertilisers, sources in the Planning Commis

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Fertiliser 'prices pool mechanism' to be formed

The government has decided to set up 'prices pool mechanism' for fertilisers through levying cess at the rate of Rs 83 per bag on locally produced urea and extending the amount of subsidy for phosphatic/potash fertilisers, sources in the Planning Commissi

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Fertiliser 'prices pool mechanism' to be formed

The government has decided to set up 'prices pool mechanism' for fertilisers through levying cess at the rate of Rs 83 per bag on locally produced urea and extending the amount of subsidy for phosphatic/potash fertilisers, sources in the Planning Commissi

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Tea import under ATTA causes Rs 1,080 million loss

Tea import under Afghan Transit Trade Agreement (ATTA) has increased by 10 million kg, as 27.66 million kg black tea was imported under ATTA in nine month of the current fiscal ear, against 17.64 million kg imported in the corresponding period of last yea

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Tea import under ATTA causes Rs 1,080 million loss

Tea import under Afghan Transit Trade Agreement (ATTA) has increased by 10 million kg, as 27.66 million kg black tea was imported under ATTA in nine month of the current fiscal ear, against 17.64 million kg imported in the corresponding period of last yea

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Tea import under ATTA causes Rs 1,080 million loss

Tea import under Afghan Transit Trade Agreement (ATTA) has increased by 10 million kg, as 27.66 million kg black tea was imported under ATTA in nine month of the current fiscal ear, against 17.64 million kg imported in the corresponding period of last yea

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Global phenomenon causing hike in sugar prices: PSMA team meets Salman

There is no shortage of sugar in the country while the present hike in sugar prices is due to international phenomenon. The government is alive to the problem of high sugar prices and taking necessary remedial measures to bring the sugar prices down.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Global phenomenon causing hike in sugar prices: PSMA team meets Salman

There is no shortage of sugar in the country while the present hike in sugar prices is due to international phenomenon. The government is alive to the problem of high sugar prices and taking necessary remedial measures to bring the sugar prices down.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Global phenomenon causing hike in sugar prices: PSMA team meets Salman

There is no shortage of sugar in the country while the present hike in sugar prices is due to international phenomenon. The government is alive to the problem of high sugar prices and taking necessary remedial measures to bring the sugar prices down.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

National security strategy being pursued: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said that Pakistan is opposed to arms race in the region and was pursuing a national security strategy to secure country's national integrity, solidarity and economic sovereignty.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

National security strategy being pursued: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said that Pakistan is opposed to arms race in the region and was pursuing a national security strategy to secure country's national integrity, solidarity and economic sovereignty.

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

PIA scouts hold Seerat moot

"To actively adopt the teachings of Holy Quran and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the society, and to convey, spread and act on their universal message is the duty of all Muslims", said Agha Shahi, Assistant Provisional Commissioner Public Relations of PIA Bo

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Swiss food festival begins

Consulate General of Switzerland here organised three-day food festival from Friday. The acting Swiss Consul General Mrs Ruth Zumbuhi, Zia Isphani, Mr and Mrs Asif Mowjeed and a large number of elite of the city attended the inaugural ceremony of the food

Published 16 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 3	278.23
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 3	278.03
USD to Japanese Yen / May 3	153.05
USD to Swiss Franc / May 3	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 3	1.25
Euro to USD / May 3	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 3	5127.79
India Sensex / May 3	73878.15
Tokyo Nikkei / May 3	38236.07
Nasdaq / May 3	16156.33
Hang Seng / May 3	18475.92
FTSE 100 / May 3	8213.49
Dow Jones / May 3	38675.68
Germany DAX 30 / May 3	18001.60

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 3	78.11
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 3	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 3	205418
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 3	2301.74
Cotton US¢/pound / May 3	78.06
Petrol/Litre / May 6	288.49

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 6 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 6 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 6 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 6 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 6 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 6 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 6 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 6 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 6 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 6 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 6 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 6 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 6 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 6 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 6 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 6 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 6 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 6 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 6 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 6 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 6 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 6 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 6 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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