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Print - 2004-04-12
Iraqi battalion refused to back US Marines

Iraqi battalion refused to back US Marines

A battalion of the new Iraqi army refused to go to Falluja earlier this week to support US Marines fighting for control of the city, the Washington Post reported on Sunday.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
LTTE in fresh offensive to remove renegades

LTTE in fresh offensive to remove renegades

Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels Sunday opened a new front in their offensive to remove a renegade commander in a further blow to the island's faltering peace process, officials said.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Sharon defends Gaza pullout

Sharon defends Gaza pullout

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon insisted on Sunday that Israel would only benefit from his plan to pull out of the Gaza Strip, as he prepared to sell the project to US President George W. Bush.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Thousands in Hong Kong protest against China

Thousands in Hong Kong protest against China

More than 10,000 people took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday to protest against Beijing's ruling that it alone will determine the shape and timing of elections in the city.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Indian government threatens to end 'Jungle Raj' in Bihar

Indian government threatens to end 'Jungle Raj' in Bihar

Indian Defence Minister George Fernandes said Sunday if voted back to power the federal coalition will boot out the government of the impoverished eastern state of Bihar in a bid to end rampant lawlessness.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Stone Age tribes face bleak future in Andaman islands

Stone Age tribes face bleak future in Andaman islands

The indigenous tribes of India's Andaman and Nicobar islands, whose origins still mystify anthropologists, are on the brink of disaster and some could die off within a generation, experts warn.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
KPT's clarification

KPT's clarification

This refers to the news item published in the daily Business Recorder dated 30th March 2004. As per the factual position, "the Pakistan Ship Agents Association's (PSAA) contention that ship agents have to run from pillar to post to get refund from
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan resolution: revisited

Pakistan resolution: revisited

In the article by F.U. Ahmad which appeared on 23rd March Pakistan Day Supplement of Business Recorder, the learned author has stated that "Mahatama Gandhi called it a sin."
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
WAPDA's performance in the energy field

WAPDA's performance in the energy field

The word 'energy', drawn from French 'energie' and Greek 'energeia', stands for force and vigour. Energy being the ability to do work, electric power is regarded as one of its most effective and clean resources.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Suggestions for early revival of the KCR

Suggestions for early revival of the KCR

The federal minister for railways, on 4th March said that work for the revival and revamping of the whole system of the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) is expected to start by June, at a cost of Rs 5 billion.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
The future of Islamic financial service industry

The future of Islamic financial service industry

I would like to focus my remarks on six sets of issues that, in my view, will impinge heavily on the success or otherwise of the growth of the Islamic Finance Sector.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Bush administration's obsession and distraction

Bush administration's obsession and distraction

That Washington neo-cons' obsession with the invasion and occupation of Iraq has detracted them from their earlier campaign against Islamic extremists in Afghanistan, is a fact few can dispute, at least not in this part of the world.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Resolving the anti-dumping dispute with EC

Resolving the anti-dumping dispute with EC

Commerce Minister Humayun Akhter told a meeting of worried bed-linen exporters in Islamabad last Tuesday that the European Commission has offered to review its decision to slap anti-dumping duty on Pakistani bed-linen.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Ganguly must bear the opening bugbear: veterans

Ganguly must bear the opening bugbear: veterans

Sourav Ganguly should open the Indian innings with Virender Sehwag in the third and final Test against Pakistan but Aakash Chopra should not be made a scapegoat, two former cricketers have said.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Sami available for third Test

Sami available for third Test

Fast bowler Muhammad Sami is available for the third Test and will also take part in Monday's, net session, it was officially learnt on Sunday.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Main burden of bowling on Shoaib

Main burden of bowling on Shoaib

Fast bowler Shoaib Akhter will have to handle the burden of bowling in the third cricket Test against India, former star Sarfraz Nawaz said on Sunday.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Pakistani pacers appear to like Rawalpindi pitch

Pakistani pacers appear to like Rawalpindi pitch

Another lively and grassy track awaits the Indian cricket team in the third Test against Pakistan, with the home team hoping to give their battery of fast bowlers the right conditions for a series-clinching triumph.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Concern voiced over cattle smuggling

Concern voiced over cattle smuggling

Chairman, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) standing committee on dry port, Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi has expressed concern over cattle smuggling to Afghanistan due to that the meat price is showing upward trend.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Two-party talks on Kashmir useless: Anwar

Two-party talks on Kashmir useless: Anwar

President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Anwar Khan has said that Kashmir problem cannot be solved if left only to the negotiations between Pakistan and India.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Photojournalists urged to highlight masses' problems

Photojournalists urged to highlight masses' problems

Federal Minister for Water and Power Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has urged upon the photo journalists to use their professional skills for effectively highlighting problems of the masses.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
13-kg charas recovered

13-kg charas recovered

The city police have recovered 13 kilograms of charas from a nearby village Matta Virkan on Sunday.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Girl killed in roof collapse

Girl killed in roof collapse

A minor girl was killed and six inmates injured when a roof of a home caved in on Sunday in Gulshan-i-Iqbal colony in Qasim Bela.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Mansoor elected PSP secretary general

Mansoor elected PSP secretary general

Pakistan Seraiki Party's (PSP) central executive has been elected Mansoor Karim Siyal as central secretary general, while Muhammad Afzal Masud advocate, secretary general was elected as senior vice president, and Soofi Taj Muhammd Gopang as chief organise
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
India not sincere in resolving Kashmir issue: Gilani

India not sincere in resolving Kashmir issue: Gilani

Chairman, All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Syed Ali Gilani has said that India is not sincere in resolving the Kashmir issue and its statement of holding talks are the result of international pressure.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Wana operation to serve US interests: JUI

Wana operation to serve US interests: JUI

General Secretary, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) (NWFP), Senator Maulana Gul Naseeb Khan has said that the Wana operation is being conducted to serve American interests.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Labourers urge government not to privatise Wapda

Labourers urge government not to privatise Wapda

Pakistan Wapda Hydro Electric Central Labour Union in a letter to the Privatisation Commission has urged the government not to privatise Wapda as it is against the national interest.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Asthma on the rise in Pakistan

Asthma on the rise in Pakistan

Atmospheric pollution, smoking, and changes in dietary habits are some of the reasons for the rapid rise in asthma cases in Pakistan.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
2005 will be the year of elections: Pagara

2005 will be the year of elections: Pagara

Pir Syed Ali Mardan Shah Pagara, President of Pakistan Muslim League Functional (PML-F) chairing the Central Executive of his party here on Sunday said that they while opposed to merger of their party, stood for unity amongst Muslim League factions.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Holidays in New York dampen sentiments on cotton market

Holidays in New York dampen sentiments on cotton market

The long holidays in New York for Easter and local spinners transacting most deals without the knowledge of market operators, dampened sentiments on cotton market. The official spot rate was not cared much which was left at Rs 2900 to satisfy the lust of
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Chief Justice appoints four benches

Chief Justice appoints four benches

After a week of hearing of cases of important nature, the next judicial week opening from Monday at the Supreme Court is going to be of lesser number of benches and smaller number of cases listed.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Cuore automatic launched

Cuore automatic launched

As the next leap forward in automobile technology, the Daihatsu Cuore Automatic was launched in Karachi on Saturday. TV actor Shakeel, the first customer, received the keys to the Cuore Automatic from H. Iwabe, Director of Daihatsu Motor Company.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Commodity markets maintain low profile

Commodity markets maintain low profile

Usual low pace was witnessed in the trading on the wholesale commodity markets during the week ended on April 10, 2004. Variations were noted in plastic mouldings, chemicals, Irri-9 Sindh, guwar, yellow peas, kirana items, tea and milk powder.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Selling offers of imported cotton weaken market

Selling offers of imported cotton weaken market

The months-long controversy on the crop size(2003-04 season) finally came to an end with the general agreement of 10 million local bales. The Government of Pakistan has fixed production target of 10.7 million of 170-kg bales ex-farm for the next season ie
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Selling offers of imported cotton weaken market

Selling offers of imported cotton weaken market

The months-long controversy on the crop size(2003-04 season) finally came to an end with the general agreement of 10 million local bales. The Government of Pakistan has fixed production target of 10.7 million of 170-kg bales ex-farm for the next season ie
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Setting up of meat authority proposed

Setting up of meat authority proposed

Workshop on "Red Meat Situation Analysis" strongly proposed to government for the establishment of "Provincial Meat Development Authority" to improve the quality and identify the future development strategies to meet local demand besides export.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Rs six million grant for nursing hostel

Rs six million grant for nursing hostel

The health authorities have announced a grant of Rs 600,000 for the repair and renovation of the nursing hostel at the Lahore General Hospital.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Nadra mobile team to visit Murree on April 15

Nadra mobile team to visit Murree on April 15

The National Database Registration Authority (Nadra) will deliver national identity cards through mobile vans in different union councils of Tehsil Murree on April 15.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Sindh chief minister condemns blast outside Golf Club

Sindh chief minister condemns blast outside Golf Club

Chief Minister Sindh Sardar Ali Mohammad Maher has sharply condemned the bomb explosion incident at Defence Golf Club car parking on Saturday night and termed it an evil conspiracy to sabotage the law & order situation of the cosmopolitan city.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Amendments in IRO 2002 to be discussed

Amendments in IRO 2002 to be discussed

Bill on amendments in Industrial Relations Ordinance (IRO) 2002 will soon be presented in the Parliament for discussion.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan welcomes China-India ties: Kasuri

Pakistan welcomes China-India ties: Kasuri

Pakistan welcomes China's influence in South Asia and its relations with India, considering it as a positive development towards peace and security.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Punjab Assembly speaker assures quality education

Punjab Assembly speaker assures quality education

Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Mohammad Afzal Sahi on Sunday said the Punjab government is committed to provide quality education and better health cover to the people across the province.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Industrial zone for tanneries in Sialkot soon

Industrial zone for tanneries in Sialkot soon

Necessary arrangements are being finalised for setting up an industrial zone for tanneries at Sialkot aimed at shifting the existing tanneries into the zone.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Seminar on Kashmir

Seminar on Kashmir

The "All-Party Group on Kashmir" of the European Parliament and Brussels-based "International Council for Human Rights Kashmir Centre" are organisers of a seminar here on Kashmir.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Comprehensive health care plan for Indo-Pak people sought

Comprehensive health care plan for Indo-Pak people sought

The cardiologists, attending the first Indo-Pak heart summit in Amritsar have unanimously exhorted the medical fraternity to jointly prepare a comprehensive plan for health and heart care for the people of the two countries.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Pakistani environment conducive for investment: PABA

Pakistani environment conducive for investment: PABA

Pak-US Business Association (PABA) delegation have termed Pakistan business environment conducive for investment and assured their full support in active participation in various joint ventures.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Ministry of Law clarifies Hiraj's statement

Ministry of Law clarifies Hiraj's statement

Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Rights has clarified on Sunday that the statement attributed to Minister of State, Raza Hayat Hiraj relating to the issue of President Musharraf's uniform was "incorrect."
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
IRC to explore new avenues for community mobilisation

IRC to explore new avenues for community mobilisation

Interactive Resource Centre has been formed with an initiative to explore new avenues for community mobilisation and awareness in order to assist people in their struggle to retrieve collective power and strength.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Imam-e-Kaaba felicitates Ejaz

Imam-e-Kaaba felicitates Ejaz

Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdullah Al Sabil has expressed the hope that Mohammad Ejazul Haq in his present status as the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs will continue sincere efforts for Islam, Ummah and implementation of Shariah in Pakistan
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
'Madaris playing vital role in promoting education'

'Madaris playing vital role in promoting education'

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Ejaz ul Haq on Sunday said Deeni Madarras are playing effective role in promoting free educational facilities to more than one million poor and deserving people.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Police on alert after Karachi bombing

Police on alert after Karachi bombing

Thousands of police and troops guarded key Western installations and blocked the roads to the US consulate in Karachi on Sunday after a blast killed one person and wounded nine.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
US interested in expanding investment and trade: Hafeez

US interested in expanding investment and trade: Hafeez

Federal Privatisation and Investment Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has said the main purpose of his meetings with high officials of the US administration was to share with them the health of Pakistan's economy, and what we think, is "an upbeat assessmen
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
US interested in expanding investment and trade: Hafeez

US interested in expanding investment and trade: Hafeez

Federal Privatisation and Investment Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has said the main purpose of his meetings with high officials of the US administration was to share with them the health of Pakistan's economy, and what we think, is "an upbeat assessmen
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
HBL opening branch in Kabul on April 14

HBL opening branch in Kabul on April 14

The recently privatised, Habib Bank Limited has set up a branch in Kabul and its official inauguration has been set for Wednesday, April 14.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
HBL opening branch in Kabul on April 14

HBL opening branch in Kabul on April 14

The recently privatised, Habib Bank Limited has set up a branch in Kabul and its official inauguration has been set for Wednesday, April 14.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
ABAMCO Composite Fund to be launched by next month

ABAMCO Composite Fund to be launched by next month

ABAMCO Limited is expected to launch an ABAMCO Composite Fund by next month to maximise the total investment return, which would consist of a combination of capital appreciation and income.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
ABAMCO Composite Fund to be launched by next month

ABAMCO Composite Fund to be launched by next month

ABAMCO Limited is expected to launch an ABAMCO Composite Fund by next month to maximise the total investment return, which would consist of a combination of capital appreciation and income.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
ABAMCO Composite Fund to be launched by next month

ABAMCO Composite Fund to be launched by next month

ABAMCO Limited is expected to launch an ABAMCO Composite Fund by next month to maximise the total investment return, which would consist of a combination of capital appreciation and income.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Heavy duty on raw material hampers PSF export

Heavy duty on raw material hampers PSF export

Pakistan has become a surplus polyester staple fibre (PSF) producing country but its export is hampered by heavy duty on import of raw material depriving the country of precious foreign exchange.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Heavy duty on raw material hampers PSF export

Heavy duty on raw material hampers PSF export

Pakistan has become a surplus polyester staple fibre (PSF) producing country but its export is hampered by heavy duty on import of raw material depriving the country of precious foreign exchange.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Indian politician injured in road crash

Indian politician injured in road crash

A politician from India's main opposition Congress party was injured Sunday in a car crash in Chattisgarh state, which he led until Hindu nationalists ousted him from office in December, officials said.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Indian politician injured in road crash

Indian politician injured in road crash

A politician from India's main opposition Congress party was injured Sunday in a car crash in Chattisgarh state, which he led until Hindu nationalists ousted him from office in December, officials said.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Dutch aid worker freed

Dutch aid worker freed

A Dutch aid worker freed Sunday after almost two years of captivity near war-torn Chechnya hailed the end to his "nightmare" amid lingering accusations of official collusion in his abduction.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Afghan city gets public TV for first time in 12 years

Afghan city gets public TV for first time in 12 years

Public television has re-started broadcasting in the south-eastern Afghan city of Gardez, some 12 years after the last programme aired on the regional station, an official said Sunday.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Afghan city gets public TV for first time in 12 years

Afghan city gets public TV for first time in 12 years

Public television has re-started broadcasting in the south-eastern Afghan city of Gardez, some 12 years after the last programme aired on the regional station, an official said Sunday.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Seven killed in occupied Kashmir

Seven killed in occupied Kashmir

A senior minister in occupied Kashmir accused police of ineptitude during a attack on an election rally where he was injured, as seven more deaths were reported Sunday in the insurgency.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Seven killed in occupied Kashmir

Seven killed in occupied Kashmir

A senior minister in occupied Kashmir accused police of ineptitude during a attack on an election rally where he was injured, as seven more deaths were reported Sunday in the insurgency.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Basque parties call on ETA to lay down arms

Basque parties call on ETA to lay down arms

Moderate Basque parties in Spain called Sunday for ETA to lay down its arms, amid speculation the armed separatist movement is planning to announce a cease-fire this month.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Asean talks good story but pace of change slow

Asean talks good story but pace of change slow

Ignoring the maxim that you should make hay while the sun shines, Southeast Asia is taking only baby steps toward badly needed financial and economic integration despite the region's brightening economic prospects.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Iraqi group says releases eight hostages

Iraqi group says releases eight hostages

Eight foreign men described as truck drivers who were held hostage in Iraq have been released, a masked man said on a videotape aired by an Arabic television station on Sunday.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Gas explosion kills at least 14 in Mexico

Gas explosion kills at least 14 in Mexico

A gas leak caused an explosion in a restaurant in northern Mexico near the US border on Saturday, killing at least 14 people as the building collapsed on breakfast diners, authorities said.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Punjab to emulate Indian model of agri marketing

Punjab to emulate Indian model of agri marketing

Punjab would emulate Indian Punjab model of agriculture marketing to enhance the level of protection to farmers cultivating cash crops in times of domestic market crises, said provincial minister for Agriculture Marketing Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon on Sunda
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Investment moots in US planned

Investment moots in US planned

Pakistan is endeavouring to hold important trade and investment conferences in the East Coast and West Coast of the United States, sometimes after the summer this year.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Investment moots in US planned

Investment moots in US planned

Pakistan is endeavouring to hold important trade and investment conferences in the East Coast and West Coast of the United States, sometimes after the summer this year.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Textile ministers to be appointed: Prime Minister

Textile ministers to be appointed: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali on Sunday announced to appoint textile ministers at federal and Punjab levels for the promotion of the textile sector, contributing greatly to the national economy.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Textile ministers to be appointed: Prime Minister

Textile ministers to be appointed: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali on Sunday announced to appoint textile ministers at federal and Punjab levels for the promotion of the textile sector, contributing greatly to the national economy.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Musharraf calls meeting to resolve NFC issue

Musharraf calls meeting to resolve NFC issue

President Pervez Musharraf has called a special meeting of all chief ministers and federal finance minister on Tuesday to resolve the National Finance Commission issue facing deadlock, sources told Business Recorder.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Musharraf calls meeting to resolve NFC issue

Musharraf calls meeting to resolve NFC issue

President Pervez Musharraf has called a special meeting of all chief ministers and federal finance minister on Tuesday to resolve the National Finance Commission issue facing deadlock, sources told Business Recorder.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Badla investment soars to Rs 26.1 billion

Badla investment soars to Rs 26.1 billion

The badla investment in the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) rose to Rs 26.1 billion as prices during the preceding week recorded a significant improvement on back sharp appreciation in share prices of OGDC, PTLC, Sui Northern, Sui Southern, NBP, and MCB.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Badla investment soars to Rs 26.1 billion

Badla investment soars to Rs 26.1 billion

The badla investment in the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) rose to Rs 26.1 billion as prices during the preceding week recorded a significant improvement on back sharp appreciation in share prices of OGDC, PTLC, Sui Northern, Sui Southern, NBP, and MCB.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Private sector credit offtake doubles

Private sector credit offtake doubles

The private sector credit off-take was more than double in the nine-month ended March 31, boosted by an increase in agriculture, auto, engineering, and textile production, as compared to same period a year ago.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am
Private sector credit offtake doubles

Private sector credit offtake doubles

The private sector credit off-take was more than double in the nine-month ended March 31, boosted by an increase in agriculture, auto, engineering, and textile production, as compared to same period a year ago.
Published 12 Apr, 2004 12:00am