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Print - 2004-02-14
TELEVISION: Coverage of Kashmir Solidarity Day

TELEVISION: Coverage of Kashmir Solidarity Day

All public and private TV channels provided adequate coverage to the observance of the Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5. PTV's Portrait and Khiraj-e-Tehseen, both repeat telecasts, were timed well.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Presentation on bird flu on February 14

Presentation on bird flu on February 14

Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) and Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) are holding a joint presentation on the burning issue of bird flu in order to create awareness among common people.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
SPORTS WORLD: A stumble in tennis

SPORTS WORLD: A stumble in tennis

Thailand is presently one of the leading regional nations in tennis. Their Paradorn Srichaphan, who usually conceals the direction of his shots, is globally ranked No. 10 and in the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open at Melbourne, he advanc
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
SBP seminar on Prudential Regulations

SBP seminar on Prudential Regulations

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has conducted a one-day seminar on Prudential Regulations here to create awareness and enhance understanding about the new Prudential Regulations in the bankers and business community.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
SPORTS WORLD: Series with India a test for young Pak guns

SPORTS WORLD: Series with India a test for young Pak guns

The forthcoming Pakistan-India series will be a real test for the young Pakistan team. Besides performance with the willow and the leather, mental toughness along with physical fitness are the basic ingredients to face a super-fit Indian cricket team, sch
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
GSK consumer healthcare voted UK's best

GSK consumer healthcare voted UK's best

GlaxoSmith-Kline Consumer Healthcare was voted the UK's Best Overall Company at the recent SMaRT Awards (Sales, Marketing and Retail Training), in polls conducted by Pharmacy Magazine and UK pharmacy chain Numark.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
SPORTS WORLD: Cricket probables -- some lapses

SPORTS WORLD: Cricket probables -- some lapses

Preparations to confront the Indian squad in the Tests and one-dayers have started with the calling of 22 probables to a short camp at Qadhafi Stadium by the newly-appointed Chief Selector, Wasim Bari.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Drive launched to dispel bird flu fears

Drive launched to dispel bird flu fears

The poultry farmers here have launched a province-wide drive to dispel the fear that poultry products are unsafe for human consumption.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
And now goes another 'Malika'

And now goes another 'Malika'

During the past two decades Pakistan has lost two of its "queens"- Malika-e-Mauseeqi Raushan Ara Begum and Malika-e-Tarranum Nur Jehan, who ruled over the hearts and emotions of the music-loving people. On February 4, 2004 died Malika Pukhraj, the queen o
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: Mixed feelings of melancholia and joy

LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: Mixed feelings of melancholia and joy

This past week was unlucky for the fraternity of Pakistani musicians as two of their leading lights departed for their ethereal abodes during this period. The annual Jashn-e-Baharaan, (spring festival) however, created joy for many fun-loving Lahoris.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Obesity - a serious health problem

Obesity - a serious health problem

Obesity is a serious health problem that is additionally associated with a number of co-morbidities, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, and congestive heart failure. The relative risks of hypertension, hypercholestrolaemia and diabetes are h
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Geologist's murder condemned

Geologist's murder condemned

The staff of the Punjab University's Institute of Geology condemned assassination of Naseemuddin, a renowned geologist and old graduate of the institute.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Book Review: 'Company Law & Secretarial Practice'

Book Review: 'Company Law & Secretarial Practice'

Professor Dr. Khawaja Amjad Saeed has been serving the reading community at home and abroad through various activities which have culminated as synergistic and integrative. His practical experience extends to 46 years (07 years in Corporate World and 39 y
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
CAPITAL CULTURAL SCENE: Spotlight falls on Kashmir Solidarity Day

CAPITAL CULTURAL SCENE: Spotlight falls on Kashmir Solidarity Day

The highlights of this week's cultural activities were centered on the commemoration of the Kashmir Solidarity Day. A number of events were organized for this purpose. I had the opportunity to visit the National Art Gallery where an exhibition is being he
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
LHC tells Wapda officials to respect law

LHC tells Wapda officials to respect law

The Lahore High Court (LHC) accepting a petition filed by a Wapda contractor Mian Anees observed that the government officials should act in accordance with the law and should not exceed their authority.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Reason for delay in issuing visas to Indian artistes unknown

Reason for delay in issuing visas to Indian artistes unknown

Although Indian actresses and performers have been granted Pakistani visas after some hiccups, who were originally scheduled to perform on the eve of Basant at the Royal Palm Club in Lahore, the reasons behind the delay in visa processing is still a myste
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
CURRENT TOPICS: Beating about Bush

CURRENT TOPICS: Beating about Bush

Bush is upbeat these days in preparation to elections towards the end of the year, notwithstanding the terrible beating he has taken post Iraq attack. It speaks volumes for the managed media power that his personal image within the country remains reasona
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Fair weather forecast

Fair weather forecast

The Meteorological Department has forecast fair and dry weather with hazy morning in Karachi on Saturday. The minimum temperature in the city is expected between 12 to 14 degrees centigrade.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
NED University CCEE holding human resource use courses

NED University CCEE holding human resource use courses

Optimum utilisation of human and other resources is possible only through maximum improvement in process and implementation efforts, said Dr Abid Murtaza Khan, Director, Centre for Continuing Engineering Education (CCEE) of NED University of Engineering a
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
KSE voices concern over decision on old cars import

KSE voices concern over decision on old cars import

Arif Habib, Chairman of the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has expressed concern over the government's decision to allow import of second hand cars which would throttle the investment made in the local auto industry.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report of Friday (February 13) and the forecast for Saturday (February 14, 2004).
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Exporting firm employee deprived of cash

Exporting firm employee deprived of cash

An employee of a major exporting firm was deprived of Rs 35,000 by two armed dacoits on I.I. Chundrigar Road in broad day light on Thursday.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
President's directive to security staff

President's directive to security staff

President General Pervez Musharraf has instructed his security staff that the people should not face any inconvenience on account of traffic arrangement during his visits, it was learnt on Friday.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/pound on Thursday.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/pound on Thursday.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Government advised to cut duty on 'up model' cars

Government advised to cut duty on 'up model' cars

A former commerce minister and PPP leader, Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar, has said that the government should cut down import duty on 'up models' of cars to address the issue of delay in delivery of new cars to the buyers but should refrain from allowing import
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Eritrea keen to enhance trade ties with Pakistan

Eritrea keen to enhance trade ties with Pakistan

Eritrea, acquired independent status from Ethiopia in 1993, has a great potential for Pakistani exports and is keen to enhance trade ties, Eritrean Ambassador Abdu M Heggi said here on Friday.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Condolence

Condolence

The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has expressed its deep sorrow over the sad demise of known lawyer Khalid Ishaq.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT on Friday (February 13, 2004)
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Turkish collection of antique photos on display

Turkish collection of antique photos on display

A large collection of antique photographs, collected by the Turkish diplomats from the Israeli occupied Palestine in recent years, have been put on public showing at the Lok Virsa Museum (Heritage) here from Monday.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (February 13, 2004).
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Inflows and outflows of rivers

Inflows and outflows of rivers

According to water report released by Wapda here on Friday, the position of water Inflows and Outflows at Mangla and Tarbela along with the reservoir levels and the barrages at 6.00 am.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (February 13, 2004).
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Industrialists advised to adopt 'Kaizen technology'

Industrialists advised to adopt 'Kaizen technology'

Punjab Minister for literacy and non-formal education, Hussain Jahanian Gardezi has said that industrial sector in the country needed synergy in resources and innovation & creativity for creating quality and productive culture in order to face World Trade
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (February 13, 2004).
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
MAO College starts evening post-graduate classes

MAO College starts evening post-graduate classes

District Nazim, Lahore, Amer Mahmood, has announced the launching of post-graduate evening classes in Economics, Psychology, English, Environmental Science, Business Administration and English on no-profit-no-loss basis at the M A O College.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (February 13) and rates for Saturday (February 14, 2004).
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following International Tenders from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details of Tenders from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Region
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (February 13, 2004).
Published 14 Feb, 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 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Rs 1.5 million fake currency notes seized

Rs 1.5 million fake currency notes seized

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday seized 1.5 million fake currency notes and arrested two persons involved in illegal business.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Growers urged to get orchards protected

Growers urged to get orchards protected

Mango researchers and experts stressed upon the growers for more vigilance because mango orchards have now entered the crucial stage of flowering and due to adverse humid climates and intermittent rains in mango growing areas it has become mandatory to sp
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Remove-Musharraf drive kicked off

Remove-Musharraf drive kicked off

The Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) on Friday kicked off anti-Musharraf drive "to remove him" from the power and to protest against humiliation, torturing of nuclear scientists, extra-constitutional steps of the present regime, pro-US policies
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 3 paisa fall in interbank market

THE RUPEE: 3 paisa fall in interbank market

The rupee on Friday shed three paisa versus the dollar in the interbank market for buying and selling at Rs 57.31 and Rs 57.34, respectively.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Indian team assesses security facilities in Multan

Indian team assesses security facilities in Multan

Though Multan is not included in the Indo-Pak matches venues as yet, it is being expected that a one-dayer would be played in Multan if the visiting team agrees to play in this ancient city of south Asia.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 3 paisa fall in interbank market

THE RUPEE: 3 paisa fall in interbank market

The rupee on Friday shed three paisa versus the dollar in the interbank market for buying and selling at Rs 57.31 and Rs 57.34, respectively.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Parties express solidarity with oppressed nations

Parties express solidarity with oppressed nations

The world over progressive political parties in a joint session held in Mumbai (India) has adopted a unanimous agenda in solidarity with oppressed nations and suppressed classes across the world to expedite struggle against US imperialism by establishing
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
ARD stages protest camp in Peshawar

ARD stages protest camp in Peshawar

Like other parts of the country, to condemn the policies of President General Pervaiz Musharraf, Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD), held a protest camp at the traditional Chowk Yadgar on Friday.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Friday (February 13, 2004).
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Dr Bashir named new vice chancellor of UAF

Dr Bashir named new vice chancellor of UAF

The Governor of Punjab, Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) and Chancellor of University of Agriculture of Faisalabad (UAF) has appointed Professor Dr Bashir Ahmad new Vice Chancellor of University of Agriculture with effect from February 16, 2004.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Pak-US ties improving, says Jehangir Qazi

Pak-US ties improving, says Jehangir Qazi

Pakistan Ambassador to the US Ashraf Jehangir Qazi has said Pakistan-US relations are cordial, close and improving and "there is nothing to worry about.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Presentation

Presentation

Presentation at KSE auditorium (only for members and an authorised employee of the members).
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Bird flu not harmful to humans

Bird flu not harmful to humans

The Baqai College of Veterinary Sciences has said that the 'Influenza' which has affected chickens was not dangerous to humans.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements by Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Friday (February 13, 2004).
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Japan to provide infrastructure for water and power projects

Japan to provide infrastructure for water and power projects

Federal Water and Power Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao on Friday said that the Japan government has agreed in principle to enhance co-operation for providing modern infrastructure for water and power sector projects.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
One killed in clash with ANF

One killed in clash with ANF

One man was killed in a clash between tribesmen illegally cultivating poppies for opium and an anti-narcotics squad in Balochistan, officials said on Friday.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Saudi Pak okays Rs 2176 million financing to 30 companies

Saudi Pak okays Rs 2176 million financing to 30 companies

The 87th Board of Director meeting of Saudi Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Company Limited was held here on Friday under the chairmanship of Dr Abdullah T Al-Thenayan, who is also the Director General of Arab Company for Livestock Development,
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Shaukat holds productive talks with Brown

Shaukat holds productive talks with Brown

Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz has held very useful and productive discussion with British Chancellor of the Exchequer on ways to further enhance economic co-operation between the two countries.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Traffic jam irks motorists

Traffic jam irks motorists

Traffic was diverted without prior notice from and towards the Clifton Bridge and also from the Ziauddin Road so that the road facing the Chief Minister House was kept clear of all traffic.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Supreme Court adjourns hearing in NAB case

Supreme Court adjourns hearing in NAB case

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned hearing on an appeal of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) seeking early hearing in a NAB case against Zakim Khan, former engineer of Engineering Service.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
Pirzada calls on Jamali

Pirzada calls on Jamali

Senior Advisor to Prime Minister on Law, Justice and Social Welfare, Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada called on Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali here on Friday at Prime Minister's House.
Published 14 Feb, 2004 12:00am
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