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Print - 2004-01-01
China to send samples abroad for Sars tests

China to send samples abroad for Sars tests

China will send samples from a suspected Sars patient abroad for tests after researchers were unable to confirm whether the man has the deadly virus, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Karzai refuses compromise on constitution

Karzai refuses compromise on constitution

President Hamid Karzai again ruled out any compromise on Afghanistan's new constitution Wednesday as delegates to the grand assembly failed to reach agreement on the draft document designed to pave the way to the country's first democratic elections.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Geelani rules out rapprochement with APHC factions

Geelani rules out rapprochement with APHC factions

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Chairman, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, ruled out any possibility of rapprochement with the embittered factions of the erstwhile 26 party conglomerate saying if the parties owing allegiance to him budge over the issue h
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Ministers hope President will get trust vote

Ministers hope President will get trust vote

Parliamentarians will give the vote of confidence to President General Pervez Musharraf with the aim to further reforms his agenda for the country's development, hoped provincial ministers here on Wednesday.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Benazir slams Government-MMA agreement

Benazir slams Government-MMA agreement

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has said that the alliance by General Musharraf with the religious parties known as the MMA has exposed Musharraf's hidden agenda.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PPP senator slams validation of various laws

PPP senator slams validation of various laws

PPP spokesman Senator Farhatullah Babar has criticised Article 270 AA in the amendment bill, which validates all laws orders of the military regime without asking any questions.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Saarc states urged to help resolve Kashmir issue

Saarc states urged to help resolve Kashmir issue

The Deputy Speaker of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Alhaj Muhammad Sanaullah Qadri has urged international community and Saarc countries to take pragmatic steps for the solution of Kashmir dispute by giving right of self-determination to Kas
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
President terms 17th Amendment Bill passage historic

President terms 17th Amendment Bill passage historic

President General Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday described the incorporation of the 17th amendment into the Constitution as historic, stating that the resultant checks and balances would impart permanence to the democratic system, and the parliament would
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PIA's militarisation

PIA's militarisation

The Musharraf regime seems to have embarked on a plan, to pull out the army from various civilian establishments, where job specifications demand relevant experience and professional qualifications.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Problems faced by KEPZ

Problems faced by KEPZ

I read a letter of M/s Maqsood Tax Advisors and Consultants, Lahore, in the Business Recorder of December 25, 2003, which is absolutely correct.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Partly Facetious: President making the sacrifices

Partly Facetious: President making the sacrifices

"The President has asked the provincial assemblies of Sindh and Balochistan to vote according to their conscience and above all keep in mind the interests of the country."
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
State Bank's quarterly report

State Bank's quarterly report

The State Bank has confirmed once again that Pakistan's economy is in good shape and poised to achieve or exceed most of the targets fixed for 2003-04.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PDD approves first phase of GCU uplift plan

PDD approves first phase of GCU uplift plan

The Planning and Development Division (PDD) has approved first phase of the development plan of the Government College University (GCU) involving Rs 66.192 million.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Obituary

Obituary

The mother of Raja Naveed Ahmed Khan, Director, Press Information Department, died here on Wednesday. She was 80.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Retired home secretary re-employed

Retired home secretary re-employed

The NWFP government has re-employed Abdul Karim Khan Qasuria (Retd PCS EG BS 20) on contract basis for three years with effect from January 2, 2004.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Environment pollution playing havoc with masses

Environment pollution playing havoc with masses

Increased industrial activity, rapidly growing population, urbanisation and indiscriminate use of limited natural resources degrading environment of country have exposed masses to numerous fatal diseases.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Banking diploma exam result announced

Banking diploma exam result announced

The Council of the Institute of Bankers Pakistan has announced the result of Banking Diploma Examination held in October 2003.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
NWFP Assembly to meet on January 1

NWFP Assembly to meet on January 1

The Governor of NWFP, Lieutenant General Syed Iftikhar Hussain (Retd) has summoned the provincial assembly to meet on January 1, 2004 at 11 am, for confidence vote to President General Pervez Musharraf.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Woman found dead in mysterious circumstances

Woman found dead in mysterious circumstances

Mumtaz Bibi, a widow and owner of valuable urban property, was found dead in mysterious circumstances in Shamusabad. She was also a patient of cancer.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Turkey embassy launches web page

Turkey embassy launches web page

The embassy of the Republic of Turkey has launched its World Wide Web page on the Internet through which all kind of information regarding embassy and its consular affairs, Republic of Turkey and Islamic Republic of Pakistan can be accessed.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
SHC grants bail to two importers

SHC grants bail to two importers

Justice Muhammad Moosa K Laghari of Sindh High Court granted bail applications of two importers Muhammad Azam Bhatti and Ghulam Hur Javid, arrested on charge of violating Custom Act, and ordered them to furnish surety in sum of Rs 200,000 each.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
FPCCI chief hails LFO agreement

FPCCI chief hails LFO agreement

Riaz Ahmed Tata, President FPCCI, has heartily welcomed the government and MMA's accord on Legal Framework Order (LFO).
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Thai Airways flights rescheduled

Thai Airways flights rescheduled

Keeping in view the prevailing foggy weather conditions in Punjab areas during the month of January, the Thai Airways has rescheduled its flights' arrival and departure ex-Pakistan timings from January 1.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Altaf condoles PSM chairman's death

Altaf condoles PSM chairman's death

Vice President/Zonal Chairman Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), Sohail Altaf, has expressed sorrow over the demise of Colonel Muhammad Afzal Khan (Retd), Chairman Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Corps Commander meets Punjab chief minister

Corps Commander meets Punjab chief minister

The Corps Commander Gujranwala, Lieutenant General Khalid Muneer Khan called on Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Ellahi at Chief Minister's Secretariat on Wednesday.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
LCCI wants implementation of SBP's suggestions

LCCI wants implementation of SBP's suggestions

Mian Anjum Nisar, President, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has called upon the government to implement the suggestions made by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to accelerate industrial process in the country.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CDGL to set up children houses for orphans

CDGL to set up children houses for orphans

The City District Government Lahore (CDGL) has planned to establish 'children houses' in the backward areas so that orphan children could become useful citizens of the society.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
No let-up in human rights violations in Pakistan: HRCP

No let-up in human rights violations in Pakistan: HRCP

Violations of human rights continued throughout the country during the calendar year 2003, and there was no change in police culture,, said Human Rights Commission Pakistan (HRCP) Chairman Mumtaz Ahmed Tarar while talking to newsmen here on Wednesday.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Government urged to bring down cement and steel prices

Government urged to bring down cement and steel prices

Until and unless the prices of cement and steel are brought down, the overall construction cost will not come down, said a report prepared by Association of Builders and Developers (Abad) on impediments to the growth of housing.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Sindh minister condemns bid on Musharraf's life

Sindh minister condemns bid on Musharraf's life

Sindh Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Chairman Fishermen's Co-operative Society (FCS) and Karachi Fisheries Harbour Authority (KFHA) Sardar Manzoor Ali Khan Panwar on Wednesday, condemned the attempt on President's life on December 25.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Suggestions for additional agenda for FTO

Suggestions for additional agenda for FTO

The advisory committee, established by the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), has suggested to pick-up additional agenda "to suggest measures for strengthening the FTO institution.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PIA's trans-India flights to improve revenues

PIA's trans-India flights to improve revenues

The resumption of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights to India and to various other destinations in South Asia on back of improved relations with India would certainly increase the passenger seat factor, resulting in improved revenues for the co
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Hafeez briefs Iranian team on investment opportunities

Hafeez briefs Iranian team on investment opportunities

The visiting Iranian delegation led by Najad Hosseinian, Deputy Petroleum Minister for International Affairs, held a meeting with federal Privatisation and Investment Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh her on Wednesday.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
HBL workers demand protection of jobs

HBL workers demand protection of jobs

The Habib Bank Workers Front has demanded of the federal government to protect salaries, allowances and other privileges of the privatised Habib Bank Limited.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PC clarifies HBL sell-off procedure

PC clarifies HBL sell-off procedure

Privatisation Commission (PC) has described a news item published in a section of the press on December 31, with the headline 'HBL sold at throwaway price, claims Canadian co' as misleading and misguiding.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Maryna was not pre-qualified for HBL sell-off

Maryna was not pre-qualified for HBL sell-off

Maryna (Private) Limited, of Canada, one of the 19 aspirants to acquire 51 percent equity stake in Habib Bank Limited, had a poor and dubious report on evaluation by the PC of its information, and therefore, could not be cleared by the pre-qualification c
Published 01 Jan, 2004 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 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Doha Bank announces PLS profit rates

Doha Bank announces PLS profit rates

Picic Commercial Bank has announced the rates of profit on PLS deposits for the period of six months ended on December 31, 2003.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Six killed and 6 wounded in road accident

Six killed and 6 wounded in road accident

Six persons were killed and another six were wounded, three seriously in a collision between a bus and a wagon near Khuzdar on Wednesday.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Punjab University vice chancellor chairs IUFBs meeting

Punjab University vice chancellor chairs IUFBs meeting

Punjab University (PU) Vice-Chancellor Arshad Mahmood chaired a meeting of the co-ordinators of inter-university faculty boards (IUFBs) to update the curricula of six disciplines in the light of the chancellor/governor's reform agenda for higher education
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
EPB chief to visit LCCI on January 1

EPB chief to visit LCCI on January 1

Minister of State and Chairman Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Tariq Ikram will visit Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) on Thursday, January 1 2004.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
French foreign minister telephones Kasuri

French foreign minister telephones Kasuri

French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin spoke to Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri on Wednesday expressing his relief and happiness of the French government that President Musharraf remained safe in the December 25 attack.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Shahzad elected FDPT chairman

Shahzad elected FDPT chairman

In Faisalabad Dry Port Trust elections, Shahzad Ali Siddiqui was elected the chairman and Mohammad Muezam as the senior vice chairman of the FDPT for 2004.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Wood seasoning centre being set up at Chiniot

Wood seasoning centre being set up at Chiniot

The Punjab government has adopted a national approach for the growth of non-traditional products including wooden furniture in the Punjab. Official sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday that in order to provide maximum facilities to the
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Carpets losing grounds in major markets

Carpets losing grounds in major markets

Pakistan carpet exports have been suffering mainly due to institutional weaknesses and lack of systematic efforts for design development and searching new markets.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
LHC issues notices to Islamia College principal and others

LHC issues notices to Islamia College principal and others

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to Principal Islamia College Lahore and others in a petition filed by Chairperson Sundas Foundation against the alleged occupation of a Park in Islampura.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
LHC declines to entertain Qadir's recovery writ

LHC declines to entertain Qadir's recovery writ

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has refused to entertain the petition filed for recovery of Dr Qadir and observed that neither any orders indicated his detention nor the petitioner has any locus standi for filing the petition.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report of Wednesday (December 31, 2003) and the forecast for Thursday (January 1, 2004).
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
WMO delegation calls on President and Prime Minister

WMO delegation calls on President and Prime Minister

A seven-member delegation of World Memon Organisation (WMO), led by its President Haji Abdul Razzaq Yaqub (ARY), called on President General Pervez Musharraf here on Tuesday.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/pound on Wednesday.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/pound on Wednesday.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Year of Shaheed-e-Millat

Year of Shaheed-e-Millat

The Quaid-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan Memorial Committee has announced that it will celebrate the 2004 as the Year of Shaheed-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Police asked to act within limits of law: LHC

Police asked to act within limits of law: LHC

The Lahore High Court on Wednesday taking up a petition against police harassment to a married couple observed that police should remain within its domain and act within the limits of law.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT on Wednesday (December 31, 2003)
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
No hiking on Margalla hills for seven days

No hiking on Margalla hills for seven days

The district administration on Wednesday announced closure of all movement on the Hiking Tracks and Trails in Margalla Hills from January 1-7.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Rules for President's vote of confidence

Rules for President's vote of confidence

The Federal Government has notified the rules regarding the forthcoming vote of confidence in the President, which shall come into force at once.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (December 31, 2003).
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Rules for President's vote of confidence

Rules for President's vote of confidence

The Federal Government has notified the rules regarding the forthcoming vote of confidence in the President, which shall come into force at once.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (December 31, 2003).
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Islamabad airport flights schedule during summit

Islamabad airport flights schedule during summit

Islamabad Airport will remain closed on January 3, between 6 00 am to 11 00 pm, to facilitate the arrival of VVIP flights in connection with the Saarc Summit.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CU managed Fund

CU managed Fund

Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd has announced the offer and bid prices per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday January 01, 2004.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Ulema urged to play role for unity

Ulema urged to play role for unity

Information and Broadcasting Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Wednesday urged the Ulema and Mushaikh to come forward and play their role in enhancing national unity and cohesion.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CU managed Fund

CU managed Fund

Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd has announced the offer and bid prices per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday January 01, 2004.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
ASO seizes contraband items and explosive material

ASO seizes contraband items and explosive material

Anti-smuggling Organisation (ASO) squad, following raids at various godowns and important highways have seized contraband items, including scrap, explosive material and non-custom paid vehicles worth millions of rupees.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CU managed Fund

CU managed Fund

Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd has announced the offer and bid prices per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday January 01, 2004.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Golden jubilee: extracts from APNS president's address

Golden jubilee: extracts from APNS president's address

The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has released the following extracts from the address of welcome of APNS President Arif Nizami, delivered at the opening session of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Society, held at Islamabad on December 29.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Wednesday (December 31, 2003).
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (December 31, 2003).
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Karachi Stock Exchange remains upbeat in 2003

Karachi Stock Exchange remains upbeat in 2003

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) for the second consecutive year in 2003 was in upbeat mood and recorded a gain of 65.5 percent after restoration of democracy, improvement in Pak-India relations, lower interest rates, good corporate results, inflow of loans a
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday remain as under.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Punjab Bank to launch debt card soon

Punjab Bank to launch debt card soon

Punjab Chief Secretary and Bank of Punjab (BoP) Chairman Kamran Rasool on Wednesday inaugurated an ATM at BoP's Main Branch.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Rupee showed mixed trend against major currencies in 2003

Rupee showed mixed trend against major currencies in 2003

The general trend of the rupee was mixed in the local market during 2003 as it registered modest gains versus US dollar, but it declined in value substantially in terms of euro which is at present the world's leading currency, fast rising in value against
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (December 31, 2003).
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
NWFP told to name arbitrator to resolve hydel profit row

NWFP told to name arbitrator to resolve hydel profit row

The federal government on Wednesday proposed to the NWFP government to resolve its net hydel profit issue with Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) through arbitration and should nominate an arbitrator in consultation with the power authority for
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Sindh Assembly meeting on January 1

Sindh Assembly meeting on January 1

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has summoned the provincial assembly of Sindh to meet on Thursday, January 1, 2004, at 11 am for the purpose of seeking vote of confidence for further affirmation of the president in office.
Published 01 Jan, 2004 12:00am