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Print - 2004-02-02
Indians urged to boycott films projecting hatred

Indians urged to boycott films projecting hatred

Pakistan's foreign minister has urged Indians to boycott Bollywood films with anti-Pakistan themes saying such movies would not help relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
MPOs working on highways reviewed

MPOs working on highways reviewed

National Highways and Pakistan Motorway Police Inspector General (IG) Ziaul Hassan on Sunday paid surprise visits to various points on Lahore-Multan national highway to check the performance of mobile patrolling officers.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Indian peace delegation arrives

Indian peace delegation arrives

A delegation from India's anti-communalism group, "Act Now for Harmony and Democracy" (ANFHAD) and Action Aid India arrived here on Sunday on a week-long tour to Pakistan as part of their peace and harmony mission. It will speak on Gujrat carnage, religio
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Ummah urged not to forget Kashmiris' plight

Ummah urged not to forget Kashmiris' plight

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has, in its message on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, asked Muslims the world over not to forget the plight of Kashmiris in occupied Kashmir amidst Eid festivity.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Errant Patwaris to face action

Errant Patwaris to face action

District Nazim Rana Imtiaz Ahmed Khan has said that stern action would be taken against those Patwaris, who are not visiting the union council according to the schedule.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Zoo arranges special programmes

Lahore Zoo arranges special programmes

The Lahore Zoo has prepared special Eid programmes, including puppet shows, variety shows and entertainment programmes to attract children and visitors during Eid-ul-Azha holidays.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
MAP seminar held

MAP seminar held

Luca Mignini, Regional Head and Vice-President of S C Johnson & Son of Pakistan Limited has said that the success of his company is solely attributable to its people.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Featureless trading on commodity markets

Featureless trading on commodity markets

Wheat and guwar fluctuated more than once in featureless trading on the commodity wholesale markets during the week ended on January 31, 2004.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
'Boeing 777 to help promote tourism'

'Boeing 777 to help promote tourism'

The government is taking all necessary steps for the promotion of the tourism industry in the country and with the induction of hi-tech Boeing 777 aircraft in the fleet of PIA, the tourism industry will jump-start to flourish.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
President and Prime Minister shocked over Mina deaths

President and Prime Minister shocked over Mina deaths

President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali expressed their deep shock and grief over the death of at least 244 pilgrims during a stampede in Mina on Sunday.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Nazim's appeal to Lahorites

Nazim's appeal to Lahorites

District Nazim Mian Amer Mahmood has appealed the Laborites to join hands with the City District Government for keeping up cleanliness, maintaining law and order and ensuring uninterrupted supply of water, power and other civic services in the provincial
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Buying interest ebbs on cotton market

Buying interest ebbs on cotton market

Cotton buying interest remained low in early trading in view of forthcoming Eid-ul-Azha straining transport ( movement of sacrificial cattle squeezing out cotton loading) nudging spinners to sidelines during the week ended January 31, 2004.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Two murderers of taxi driver convicted

Two murderers of taxi driver convicted

Additional and District Sessions Judge Maqsood Ahmed Sulehri has awarded death sentence and life term with a fine of Rs 100,000 to two accused in a murder case.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Rashid leaves UK for US

Rashid leaves UK for US

Federal Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed left for the United States after a brief stay in the United Kingdom.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Wasa to ensure smooth water supply

Wasa to ensure smooth water supply

The people of Hyderabad will celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with traditional enthusiasm, festivity and religious fervour on February 2 like the people of other parts of the country.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
'PhD stipend plan to provide strong scientific base'

'PhD stipend plan to provide strong scientific base'

PhD scholarships sponsored by Ministry of Science and Technology and Higher Education Commission (HEC) would not only provide a strong scientific base but would also help in updating education in accordance with the international standards.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Lines Area problems will be resolved: minister

Lines Area problems will be resolved: minister

Sindh Minister for Excise and Taxation Rauf Siddiqui has said that the elected representatives of the present government are making efforts to resolve the problems of masses at their doorsteps on priority basis.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan qualifies for SCO membership

Pakistan qualifies for SCO membership

Pakistan has qualified to become member of Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO), a key regional security grouping in Central Asia.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Maleeha to attend UN Board meeting

Maleeha to attend UN Board meeting

The Pakistan's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Maleeha Lodhi, left for New York on Sunday to attend a meeting of UN secretary-general Kofi Annan's Advisory Board on Disarmament matters from February 4 to 6.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Musharraf criticised for 'promoting' US interests

Musharraf criticised for 'promoting' US interests

The banned religio-political party, Hazb-ul-Tahrir (HT), has said that for American interests Musharraf is following a policy of 'come and hit us, we were the culprits'. Musharraf himself is creating justifications for America to eliminate Pakistan's nucl
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Behbud holds sports function for children

Behbud holds sports function for children

The children - boys and girls of various schools being run by Behbud Association gave a spectacular demonstration in various sports at the Bahbud's annual sports function here on Saturday.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Punjab launches drive against poachers

Punjab launches drive against poachers

The Punjab Wildlife Department on has constituted mobile teams to launch a vigorous campaign against poachers to preserve the national wildlife throughout the province.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
TMA contractors fleecing animal buyers

TMA contractors fleecing animal buyers

The sale of sacrificial animals at 10 points established by Town Municipal Administration (TMA) has geared up due to better weather conditions on Sunday, however, TMA contractors fleecing animal buyers and traders and creating an additional burden over th
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Two dacoit gangs busted: 9 held

Two dacoit gangs busted: 9 held

The CIA Cantonment Division claimed to have arrested nine dacoits of two inter-districts dacoit gangs, and recovered stolen items besides, illegal weapons from their possession.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
'Dr Qadeer's prosecution may bring unwanted scrutiny'

'Dr Qadeer's prosecution may bring unwanted scrutiny'

The sacking of Pakistan's nuclear pioneer, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, from a government position signals his possible trial over his alleged role in the transfer of nuclear technology to Iran and Libya, analysts said.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Encephalitis killed 23 in Bangladesh last month

Encephalitis killed 23 in Bangladesh last month

A mysterious disease that killed 23 people and infected 50 others in Bangladesh last month was encephalitis, a statement of the health ministry said on Sunday.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Encephalitis killed 23 in Bangladesh last month

Encephalitis killed 23 in Bangladesh last month

A mysterious disease that killed 23 people and infected 50 others in Bangladesh last month was encephalitis, a statement of the health ministry said on Sunday.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
New Iraqi dinars flood Peshawar market

New Iraqi dinars flood Peshawar market

The money changers and general public here has started dumping of the newly-introduced Iraqi currency, Yadgar, a money changer, at the currency market in Chowk told Business Recorder on Saturday.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
New Iraqi dinars flood Peshawar market

New Iraqi dinars flood Peshawar market

The money changers and general public here has started dumping of the newly-introduced Iraqi currency, Yadgar, a money changer, at the currency market in Chowk told Business Recorder on Saturday.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Prime Minister to address AJK Assembly on February 5

Prime Minister to address AJK Assembly on February 5

Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali will address the joint session of AJK Assembly on Thursday, February 5, which will be telecast live by AJK Television which is to go into operation on that day.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Prime Minister to address AJK Assembly on February 5

Prime Minister to address AJK Assembly on February 5

Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali will address the joint session of AJK Assembly on Thursday, February 5, which will be telecast live by AJK Television which is to go into operation on that day.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Punjab to create project management unit

Punjab to create project management unit

The Government of Punjab has decided to create Project Management Unit (PMU) which will manage all the projects of the provincial government costing Rs 100 million.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Punjab to create project management unit

Punjab to create project management unit

The Government of Punjab has decided to create Project Management Unit (PMU) which will manage all the projects of the provincial government costing Rs 100 million.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Chief ministers to meet Prime Minister on February 10

Chief ministers to meet Prime Minister on February 10

All four Chief Ministers of the provinces would meet the Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali on February 10 to adopt a unanimous stand point with regard to the flow of resources from center to provinces.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Chief ministers to meet Prime Minister on February 10

Chief ministers to meet Prime Minister on February 10

All four Chief Ministers of the provinces would meet the Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali on February 10 to adopt a unanimous stand point with regard to the flow of resources from center to provinces.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
NWFP offers tremendous scope for investment

NWFP offers tremendous scope for investment

Chief Minister NWFP Akram Khan Durrani has said that foreign and domestic investors were in contact with the provincial government, who were desirous to invest in hydropower, mineral and other sectors.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
NWFP offers tremendous scope for investment

NWFP offers tremendous scope for investment

Chief Minister NWFP Akram Khan Durrani has said that foreign and domestic investors were in contact with the provincial government, who were desirous to invest in hydropower, mineral and other sectors.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Lieutenant General Niazi passes away

Lieutenant General Niazi passes away

Lieutenant General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi (Retd), who was the last commander in the former East Pakistan, died of cardiac arrest at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) here on Sunday night. He was 89.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Lieutenant General Niazi passes away

Lieutenant General Niazi passes away

Lieutenant General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi (Retd), who was the last commander in the former East Pakistan, died of cardiac arrest at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) here on Sunday night. He was 89.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan and India should address all issues: Kasuri

Pakistan and India should address all issues: Kasuri

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri has said that Islamabad and New Delhi should deal with all those relevant issues at the Indo-Pak talks which people legitimately expect to be addressed.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Eid shopping reaches peak

Eid shopping reaches peak

The Eid-ul-Azha shopping reached its climax on Sunday night with record purchases of clothing, children's wear, shoes, bangles and various other goods besides sacrificial animals.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Burundi army says 30 rebels killed in clashes in west

Burundi army says 30 rebels killed in clashes in west

A top army commander in Burundi said Sunday that about 30 fighters from the central African country's sole remaining active rebel group had been killed in clashes the previous day near the capital.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Iranian foreign minister says US mission 'not planned'

Iranian foreign minister says US mission 'not planned'

Iran's foreign minister insisted Sunday there were no plans here to receive a delegation of US officials, just days after a US senator announced a group of congressional aides were to make a historic visit this month.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Senate to meet on February 13

Senate to meet on February 13

President General Pervez Musharraf has summoned the Senate to meet in the Parliament House, Islamabad, on February 13 at 5:30 pm, it was officially announced here on Sunday.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
120 Iranian parliamentarian resign

120 Iranian parliamentarian resign

Some 120 Iranian MPs resigned on Sunday in protest at the mass barring of candidates from February 20 elections, plunging the Islamic republic into political chaos in the midst of its 25th anniversary celebrations.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
120 Iranian parliamentarian resign

120 Iranian parliamentarian resign

Some 120 Iranian MPs resigned on Sunday in protest at the mass barring of candidates from February 20 elections, plunging the Islamic republic into political chaos in the midst of its 25th anniversary celebrations.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Former PBC chief passes away

Former PBC chief passes away

S. M. Abdullah, a former chairman of Pakistan Banking Council, passed away here on Sunday. He was 81.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Former PBC chief passes away

Former PBC chief passes away

S. M. Abdullah, a former chairman of Pakistan Banking Council, passed away here on Sunday. He was 81.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
JI to observe condemnation day on February 6

JI to observe condemnation day on February 6

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed while announcing to observe condemnation day has given a strike call for February 6, against the government's attitude towards the nuclear scientists.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
JI to observe condemnation day on February 6

JI to observe condemnation day on February 6

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed while announcing to observe condemnation day has given a strike call for February 6, against the government's attitude towards the nuclear scientists.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
ITIS also to be launched in Karachi

ITIS also to be launched in Karachi

Following the successful operation of Integrated Tax Information System (ITIS) at Lahore, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to launch the system at Karachi for discovering new taxpayers.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
ITIS also to be launched in Karachi

ITIS also to be launched in Karachi

Following the successful operation of Integrated Tax Information System (ITIS) at Lahore, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to launch the system at Karachi for discovering new taxpayers.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
KSE: bulls rally on institutions support

KSE: bulls rally on institutions support

The share prices closed on a new high level after a massive correction, after receiving support from the financial institutions and leading brokerages helped consolidated the bulls position in the local bourses.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
KSE: bulls rally on institutions support

KSE: bulls rally on institutions support

The share prices closed on a new high level after a massive correction, after receiving support from the financial institutions and leading brokerages helped consolidated the bulls position in the local bourses.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Adhi Field works contract awarded to Petrocom

Adhi Field works contract awarded to Petrocom

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has awarded Rs 17.6 million contract to Lahore-based firm Petrocom (Pvt) Ltd for carrying out civil, mechanical and electrical work in Adhi Field in Punjab.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Adhi Field works contract awarded to Petrocom

Adhi Field works contract awarded to Petrocom

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has awarded Rs 17.6 million contract to Lahore-based firm Petrocom (Pvt) Ltd for carrying out civil, mechanical and electrical work in Adhi Field in Punjab.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Badla rates down 436 basis points

Badla rates down 436 basis points

The weighted average Carryover Charges (CoCs) at the Karachi Stock Exchange were sharply down to 11.35 percent from 15.71 percent reported last Friday, posting a decline of 436 basis points.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Badla rates down 436 basis points

Badla rates down 436 basis points

The weighted average Carryover Charges (CoCs) at the Karachi Stock Exchange were sharply down to 11.35 percent from 15.71 percent reported last Friday, posting a decline of 436 basis points.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
AGP wing to check 85 percent audited units

AGP wing to check 85 percent audited units

The Revenue Receipt Audit (RRA) wing of the Auditor-General of Pakistan will check audit of 85 percent of the units already audited by the Central Board of Revenue with preference to higher revenue risk areas.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
AGP wing to check 85 percent audited units

AGP wing to check 85 percent audited units

The Revenue Receipt Audit (RRA) wing of the Auditor-General of Pakistan will check audit of 85 percent of the units already audited by the Central Board of Revenue with preference to higher revenue risk areas.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: corporate demand keeps pressure versus dollar

THE RUPEE: corporate demand keeps pressure versus dollar

Corporate demand kept the rupee under pressure versus the dollar in the inter-bank market last week. The rupee, however, strengthened in relation to the euro due to its falling demand in the world markets, they added.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: corporate demand keeps pressure versus dollar

THE RUPEE: corporate demand keeps pressure versus dollar

Corporate demand kept the rupee under pressure versus the dollar in the inter-bank market last week. The rupee, however, strengthened in relation to the euro due to its falling demand in the world markets, they added.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Eid-ul-Azha on February 2

Eid-ul-Azha on February 2

Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated throughout the country on Monday with great religious fervour and enthusiasm to pay homage to sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Eid-ul-Azha on February 2

Eid-ul-Azha on February 2

Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated throughout the country on Monday with great religious fervour and enthusiasm to pay homage to sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Seven 'suspects' being probed in nuclear scam

Seven 'suspects' being probed in nuclear scam

Investigation into the alleged sale of nuclear weapons technology to Iran and Libya has narrowed down to seven suspects, including top scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan who has been removed as government adviser, officials said on Sunday.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Seven 'suspects' being probed in nuclear scam

Seven 'suspects' being probed in nuclear scam

Investigation into the alleged sale of nuclear weapons technology to Iran and Libya has narrowed down to seven suspects, including top scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan who has been removed as government adviser, officials said on Sunday.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
76 killed in Iraq explosions

76 killed in Iraq explosions

Two suicide bombers strapped with explosives blew themselves up on Sunday in the offices of two Kurdish parties aligned with US occupation forces in northern Iraq, killing at least 56 people and wounding 200.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
76 killed in Iraq explosions

76 killed in Iraq explosions

Two suicide bombers strapped with explosives blew themselves up on Sunday in the offices of two Kurdish parties aligned with US occupation forces in northern Iraq, killing at least 56 people and wounding 200.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Musharraf and Jamali urge Muslims to promote unity

Musharraf and Jamali urge Muslims to promote unity

President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali have urged the Muslims on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha to make sincere efforts for unity, brotherhood and fraternity among them.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Musharraf and Jamali urge Muslims to promote unity

Musharraf and Jamali urge Muslims to promote unity

President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali have urged the Muslims on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha to make sincere efforts for unity, brotherhood and fraternity among them.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
244 Haj pilgrims die in Mina stampede

244 Haj pilgrims die in Mina stampede

At least 244 people were trampled to death and about the same number were injured on Haj day, Sunday, as the Hajis scrambled to throw pebbles at the devil (Jumrat), Haj Minister Iyad Madani said.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
244 Haj pilgrims die in Mina stampede

244 Haj pilgrims die in Mina stampede

At least 244 people were trampled to death and about the same number were injured on Haj day, Sunday, as the Hajis scrambled to throw pebbles at the devil (Jumrat), Haj Minister Iyad Madani said.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report of Sunday (February 01) and the forecast for Monday (February 02, 2004).
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (January 26 - 31, 2004).
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
All banks drop bids for Argentine bond plan

All banks drop bids for Argentine bond plan

All seven investment banks that had been in the running to handle Argentina's controversial debt restructuring have dropped out over disagreements over fees they wanted to charge the government, a source close to the transaction said.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
All banks drop bids for Argentine bond plan

All banks drop bids for Argentine bond plan

All seven investment banks that had been in the running to handle Argentina's controversial debt restructuring have dropped out over disagreements over fees they wanted to charge the government, a source close to the transaction said.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
ITV shareholders may force management changes

ITV shareholders may force management changes

Disgruntled shareholders of ITV Plc, created by the merger of rivals Carlton and Granada, are meeting to discuss management changes at the broadcaster, Britain's Sunday Times newspaper said.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
ITV shareholders may force management changes

ITV shareholders may force management changes

Disgruntled shareholders of ITV Plc, created by the merger of rivals Carlton and Granada, are meeting to discuss management changes at the broadcaster, Britain's Sunday Times newspaper said.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Bird flu fears to pull Hong Kong stocks lower

Bird flu fears to pull Hong Kong stocks lower

Hong Kong shares look set to slip to one-month lows this week as the bird flu outbreak in Asia encourages investors to dump stocks, but some analysts see opportunities for bargain hunting.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Tokyo stocks brace for profit-taking and G7

Tokyo stocks brace for profit-taking and G7

Japanese stocks may struggle to move higher this week as investors are unlikely to buy aggressively before a Group of Seven finance ministers meeting, while some blue chip shares look ripe for profit-taking.
Published 02 Feb, 2004 12:00am