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Print - 2004-01-20
China declassifies first diplomatic files

China declassifies first diplomatic files

China has declassified its first batch of diplomatic files since the founding of the People's Republic in 1949, the foreign ministry announced Monday.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Iraqis demand polls ahead of UN meeting

Iraqis demand polls ahead of UN meeting

Tens of thousands of Shia Muslims marched through Baghdad on Monday to demand early elections, as Iraq's US governor entreated the United Nations to back his political plans for Iraq.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
FAO declares 2004 as Rice Year

FAO declares 2004 as Rice Year

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) functioning under the United Nation, while declaring the current year as "Rice Year", has announced to celebrate it fervently throughout the world.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Expatriates urged to invest in Frontier Province

Expatriates urged to invest in Frontier Province

North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani hoped that as the peace and normalcy will return to Afghanistan, the Frontier Province would become an international market.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Airports Security Force to be further strengthened: minister

Airports Security Force to be further strengthened: minister

Defence Minister Sikander Iqbal said here on Monday that Airports Security Force (ASF) capacity would be further upgraded through modern training and providing them sophisticated equipment to combat every possible risk to aviation industry.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Lifting of ban on exports from Risalpur EPZ demanded

Lifting of ban on exports from Risalpur EPZ demanded

President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), Adeel Rauf has demanded of lifting a ban on exports from Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Risalpur, saying that without permitting exports from the later granting of the EPZ status to Gadoon Amazai Indu
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Handing over of Khyber Safari plan to military proposed

Handing over of Khyber Safari plan to military proposed

Small & Medium Entrepreneurs Development Authority (Smeda) has drafted a proposal to hand over Khyber Safari Plan to military as it has the required manpower and financial resources to undertake it.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
NWFP to achieve polio free target next year

NWFP to achieve polio free target next year

NWFP Minister for Health, Inayatullah has said that efforts for wiping out polio had entered its last phase, hoping that the target of ensuring a polio free province would be achieved till next year.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Rs 85 million allocated for FG schools

Rs 85 million allocated for FG schools

The director-general, Federal Directorate of Education, Islamabad, Brig Maqsud-ul-Hassan (Retd), said that Rs 85 million was allocated by the government to improve the infrastructure of the Federal Government schools.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
South Asian CBMs

South Asian CBMs

F.U. Ahmad's article published in your Weekend Edition of Saturday 10th January represents the wishes of more than one billion people living in India and Pakistan. His noting, what is required and some suggestions are needs of the hour.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Plea to CJ for bonus

Plea to CJ for bonus

I wish to felicitate Justice Nazim Hussain Siddiqui on his assumption of the august office of Chief Justice of Pakistan.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
French headscarf debate: teachers find differences

French headscarf debate: teachers find differences

As a proposed ban on Muslim headscarves in schools provokes outrage in France, education professionals say Britain's tradition of religious tolerance is based on "radically different" values which can't simply be transferred to the other side of the Engli
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Partly Facetious: unnerved by this kind of uncivilised conduct

Partly Facetious: unnerved by this kind of uncivilised conduct

"The heckling by the Opposition members during President Musharraf's maiden speech in Parliament really unnerved him, didn't it? I mean this was the first time I saw him unnerved. And he was perspiring...for all the world to see."
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
A bad show of intolerance

A bad show of intolerance

In a bizarre incident on Saturday, two Islamabad bound PIA flights originating from Karachi and Lahore ended up in Multan and Peshawar, respectively.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Phenomenal expansion of bank credit in private sector

Phenomenal expansion of bank credit in private sector

The National Credit Consultative Council (NCCC) at its meeting last Friday, January 16, presided over by the SBP Governor, Dr Ishrat Husain, reviewed the overall trends and dimensions of credit expansion and its impact on money supply over the first five
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Anti-polio campaign kicks off in capital

Anti-polio campaign kicks off in capital

Chairman of Capital Development Authority (CDA) Kamran Lashari formally inaugurated three-day polio immunisation campaign here on Monday by administering anti-polio drops to some children present at the Directorate of Health Services of the authority.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Microsoft grants Rs 15 million for NCHD

Microsoft grants Rs 15 million for NCHD

National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) and Microsoft announced that they would be working in a partnership to establish community technology and learning centres across Pakistan, largely aimed at training women.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
FTO endorses complainant's de-registration

FTO endorses complainant's de-registration

Federal Tax Ombudsman Justice Saleem Akhtar has endorsed the suspension of registration of an exporter for being involved in sale/purchase of fake invoices.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Moneychangers do brisk business in Iraqi dinar

Moneychangers do brisk business in Iraqi dinar

Moneychangers in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Monday shelved European and American currencies to second position as they had found a hot seller in the shape of new Iraqi dinar.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Quran Khawani held for Hameed Jatoi

Quran Khawani held for Hameed Jatoi

Quran Khawani and special prayers were offered for the departed soul of renowned parliamentarian and legendary politician late Abdul Hameed Jatoi, father of Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Liaquat Ali Jatoi, by the officers and staff of Mi
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Revision of voter list under way in Attock

Revision of voter list under way in Attock

The revision of the electoral rolls are under way in district Attock like other parts of the country, and will continue up to January 26 during which new entries will be made in the lists.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Punjab Bank joins MCB M-Net Switch

Punjab Bank joins MCB M-Net Switch

Bank of Punjab (BoP) has become the 17th bank in Pakistan to join the Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB) M-Net Switch, and an agreement of this effect was signed here on Monday.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Hizb resolves to continue struggle for liberation

Hizb resolves to continue struggle for liberation

The main Kashmiri freedom fighter organisation Hizbul Mujahideen on Monday resolved to continue armed struggle for the liberation of occupied Jammu and Kashmir by offering every sacrifice.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
HEC develops curriculum for Telecommunication Engineering

HEC develops curriculum for Telecommunication Engineering

Higher Education Commission (HEC) has for the first time developed the curriculum for 'Telecommunication Engineering' to be taught at graduate and postgraduate levels in public and private sector universities in the country.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
PS urged to slash prices of steel products

PS urged to slash prices of steel products

The LCCI Standing Committee on Hardware and Machine Tools, which met here on Monday with its convener Sheikh Riaz Shafi in the chair, discussed in detail problems being faced by the hardware and machine tools industry.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
District Council unhappy with bureaucracy

District Council unhappy with bureaucracy

District Council Lahore (DCL) in its meeting here on Monday expressed concern over non-responsive attitude of the bureaucracy on the issue of withdrawal of powers from City District Government (CDG) Lahore.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Wapda units sell-off opposed

Wapda units sell-off opposed

Pakistan Wapda Hydro Electric Central Labour Union has asked the government to refrain from privatising the profitable units of Wapda, including the Faisalabad Electric Supply Company and the Jamshoro Thermal Power House.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Multan Chamber resents hike in POL prices

Multan Chamber resents hike in POL prices

Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) president Malik Asrar Ahmed Awan has expressed his grave concern over the continuous rise in the prices of petroleum products.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Lahore High Court issues notice to SP CIA

Lahore High Court issues notice to SP CIA

The Lahore High Court (LHC), while issuing notice to SP CIA, has directed him to explain as to why they failed to take action against the elements involved in preparing forged documents of vehicles.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
LHC issues notice to NAB chief

LHC issues notice to NAB chief

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notice to the chairman, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for February 4 in a bail application filed by one Arshad Mehmood facing a reference before an accountability court.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Lawyers to boycott courts on January 23

Lawyers to boycott courts on January 23

Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) President Hafiz Abdur Rehman Ansari and other representatives of the bar, while condemning the arrest of nuclear scientists, have announced to boycott the courts on January 23.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Salt export

Salt export

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) will export rock salt to India via Wagah.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Peaceful Kashmir solution aimed at

Peaceful Kashmir solution aimed at

Hizbul Mujahideen spokesman Salim Hashmi has said Kashmiris want to solve the Kashmir issue peacefully, and the people of occupied Kashmir have also applied this method, so far.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Sasta Ata programme launched in Sialkot

Sasta Ata programme launched in Sialkot

Under Provincial Chief Minister's 'Sasta Ata Programme' 28 sale centres have been established in Sialkot district, said District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Captain Zahid Saeed (Retd).
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Pakistanis in US hail Musharraf's address

Pakistanis in US hail Musharraf's address

Pakistanis, in the United States, have hailed the President's remarks in the joint session of the Parliament, in which General Pervez Musharraf reiterated Pakistan's resolve to continue the fight against terrorism and extremism, strengthen parliamentary d
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Fears of WTO's negative impact dispelled

Fears of WTO's negative impact dispelled

Dispelling the impression that World Trade Organisation (WTO) regime would have negative impacts on socio-economic structure of Pakistan, Chairman National Tariff Commission, Faizullah Khilji on Monday has said that it was a rules and regulation based reg
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
FPCCI to organise exhibition in Delhi

FPCCI to organise exhibition in Delhi

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is organising a single country exhibition at Talkatora indoor stadium, New Delhi, from March 3 t
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Traders must prepare to compete WTO challenges

Traders must prepare to compete WTO challenges

Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Rashid Akhtar Chughtai, on Monday said that trade activities would take new turn in the changing circumstances especially after the implementation of WTO rules in the South Asian region.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Sultan slams fencing of LoC by India

Sultan slams fencing of LoC by India

Former Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir and sitting leader of opposition in AJK Legislative Assembly Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry has strongly condemned the immoral and unlawful Indian act of fencing the Line of Control (LoC) and the working boundary.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Delhi-Lahore vintage car rally to bolster peace

Delhi-Lahore vintage car rally to bolster peace

It's now the turn of vintage car enthusiasts to make their way to Pakistan to bolster recent peace efforts between Pakistan and India, a report said on Monday.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Course on farm communication begins

Course on farm communication begins

A 15-day training programme on "Agricultural Communication" began on Monday at the Agriculture House here.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
MMA leader asks ARD to abandon politics of agitation

MMA leader asks ARD to abandon politics of agitation

The central leader of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA), Liaquat Baloch, has advised the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) to abandon politics of agitation, lend support and bring practicable proposals to the government to enable it to overcome cris
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Scientific base vital for economic uplift

Scientific base vital for economic uplift

A strong scientific base is vital to the future economic development of the country, said Dr Anwar Nasim, chairman, National Commission on Biotechnology, and advisor (science) Comstech.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Punjab to promote small and medium industries

Punjab to promote small and medium industries

Punjab government has initiated an action plan costing Rs 2 billion for the expansion and promotion of small and medium industries in the province. It also includes agro-based industries.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Children of retired government servants given jobs

Children of retired government servants given jobs

In compliance with the order of the Ombudsman Punjab, Sajjad Ahmed Sipra, different government departments have provided jobs as per policy to the children of five government servants, who retired on medical grounds.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
CBI to help organic food growers and exporters

CBI to help organic food growers and exporters

The Centre for Promotion of Exports from Developing Countries (CBI) of Netherlands will provide assistance and guidance to Pakistan's growers and exporters to enter the organic food market
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Call to promote awareness to detect diseases earlier

Call to promote awareness to detect diseases earlier

Punjab Governor, Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has called for adopting effective procedure after conducting proper research so that people could get proper guidance about physical ailments, and through minimum invasive techniques, recovery coul
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
SAIF-Zone offers special incentives to investors

SAIF-Zone offers special incentives to investors

Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF-Zone) has offered special incentives including 10 percent discount for Pakistani investors and businessmen willing to make investment in the zone.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan may face power shortage after 2007

Pakistan may face power shortage after 2007

Pakistan is likely to face power shortage after 2007. Hence, immediate steps are required to meet the growing needs of electricity in future. The ongoing Wapda projects have capacity to generate only 450 MW, while in order to meet the growing requirements
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
SPA Convocation

SPA Convocation

The 29th Anniversary and Convocation of the Society for the Promotion of Arabic (SPA) will be held here at 4.45 pm at the Society's premises on Saturday, January 24.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bolan Bank declares PLS profit rates

Bolan Bank declares PLS profit rates

Bolan Bank Limited has declared rates of profit on PLS deposits for the period of six months ended on December 31, 2003.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bank Al Falah declares PLS profit rates

Bank Al Falah declares PLS profit rates

Bank Al Falah limited has declared rates of profit on PLS deposits for the period of six months ended on December 31, 2003.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Performance of PTCL reviewed

Performance of PTCL reviewed

The President of PTCL, Akhtar Ahmed Bajwa has directed the officials to take all possible steps for immediate redressal of problems of telephone customers and ensure, on an emergency basis, the provision of better service.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Al Qaeda suspects being grilled

Al Qaeda suspects being grilled

Investigators have begun interrogating seven foreign al Qaeda suspects to determine possible links with locals, officials said on Monday.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
KASB Leasing's BBB+, A2 ratings maintained

KASB Leasing's BBB+, A2 ratings maintained

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has maintained the long-term entity rating of KASB Leasing Limited (KLL) at 'BBB+' (Triple B plus), and the short-term rating has been maintained at 'A2' (A Two).
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
KASB Leasing's BBB+, A2 ratings maintained

KASB Leasing's BBB+, A2 ratings maintained

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has maintained the long-term entity rating of KASB Leasing Limited (KLL) at 'BBB+' (Triple B plus), and the short-term rating has been maintained at 'A2' (A Two).
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report of Monday (January 19) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 20, 2004).
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Lectra acquires Spanish apparel group

Lectra acquires Spanish apparel group

The world's leading French apparel company, Lectra, has announced acquisition of the famous Spain-based apparel group, Investronica Sistemas, world number three in apparel business.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
President's address to encourage investors: minister

President's address to encourage investors: minister

Federal Minister for Industries and Production Liaquat Ali Khan Jatoi in a statement on Monday said that the address of President Pervez Musharraf at the joint session of the parliament was historic, bold and aimed at strengthening democracy in Pakistan.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
'My-Siemens' launched

'My-Siemens' launched

Siemens Mobile Phones announced the launch of its loyalty programme 'My-Siemens' in Pakistan. Pakistan is the first country after UAE to launch this unique programme that partners Siemens mobile phones with Hang Ten, Slazenger, Chen One, KFC, Foot Step &
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Hashmi felicitated

Hashmi felicitated

The executive committee of Karachi Council on Foreign Relations, Economic Affairs and Law has felicitated S. H. Hashmi, a fellow member on the Lifetime Achievement Award in the field of advertising and public relations conferred upon him by President Gene
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Monday (January 19, 2004)
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 19, 2004).
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 19, 2004).
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Picic to launch insurance company in March

Picic to launch insurance company in March

Pakistan Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation (Picic) has obtained a permission from Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for setting up a general insurance company in the country by the end of March 2004.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (January 19, 2004).
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (January 19) and rates for Tuesday (January 20, 2004).
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Sindh cabinet meets on January 20

Sindh cabinet meets on January 20

Sindh cabinet will meet here on Tuesday at New Sindh Secretariat, with Chief Minister Ali Mohammed Mahar in the chair.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Media urged to highlight Kashmir Day

Media urged to highlight Kashmir Day

The Sindh Information Department has asked the print and electronic-media to play its due role in highlighting Kashmir Day significance on February 5.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Magoon denies comments about Tata's resignation

Magoon denies comments about Tata's resignation

Sheikh Jamil Mehboob Magoon, has denied having said any thing about the resignation of Riaz Ahmed Tata as was mentioned in Business Recorder Report on Friday, January 16th.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
World Bank briefed about shortage of low cost housing schemes in Karachi

World Bank briefed about shortage of low cost housing schemes in Karachi

The City District Government of Karachi (CDGK) on Monday has asked the World Bank to invest in low cost housing schemes in Karachi. The city government is considering establishing a latest, low cost housing town on the sidelines of the under-construction
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am
Customs made record seizures, arrests in 2003

Customs made record seizures, arrests in 2003

The Collectorate of Customs (Preventive) made a record 175 seizures and arrested 171 accused along with large quantity of contraband drugs and other smuggled goods.
Published 20 Jan, 2004 12:00am