Wednesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

The new automated system for fast payment of duty drawback, being introduced by the Collectorate of Customs (Export), will ensure online payment to the exporters through banks.

Wednesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Dr Shehzad Amin has been inducted in Sundial Advertising as its new chief executive officer (CEO).

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

In a ceremony, Standard Chartered Bank signed an agreement with ABAMCO Ltd to distribute units of Abamco's open-end mutual funds, namely UTP and UTP Income Fund, through the bank's branch network. Through this agreement, Standard Chartered has added yet a

LME official prices on Tuesday.

In a ceremony, Standard Chartered Bank signed an agreement with ABAMCO Ltd to distribute units of Abamco's open-end mutual funds, namely UTP and UTP Income Fund, through the bank's branch network. Through this agreement, Standard Chartered has added yet a

LME official prices on Tuesday.

Riaz Ahmed Tata, President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has urged the governments of Pakistan and India to allow issuance of five years visa for businessmen of the two countries.

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (July 14, 2004)

Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) Chairman Abdul Rahim Chughtai has urged the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) chairman to amend Clause 25-A of the Customs Act in matter that safeguards the regular importers.

The International Monetary Fund(IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights(SDR).

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has urged the growers upstream of canals and waterways to recognise and restore the water rights of tail-end growers in the interest of development of agriculture sector in the province.

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

A lecture on "Diabetes Milletus" was given by Dr Professor Mashoor Alam Shah, Head of Department of Medicine at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre here at DHA Main Office on Wednesday as part of health awareness programme.

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (July 14) and rates for Thursday (July 14, 2004).

The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has distributed books to the master trainers of its "Adult Literacy Programme" being carried with the collaboration of Literate Pakistan Foundation in a ceremony held at Peoples Football Stadium Lyari.

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, July 15, 2004.

A joint meeting of the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) and Karachi University officials discussed the existing curriculum/academic calendar and evaluation (examination) system in medical sciences.

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, July 15, 2004.

A large number of doctors along with their family members and patients on Wednesday held a strong protest demonstration in front of Karachi Press Club (KPC) against arrest of two physicians Dr Akmal Waheed and Dr Arshad Waheed, who were taken into custody

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Formerly Commercial Union Life Assurance Company (Pakistan) Ltd) has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, July 15, 2004.

The Customs agents have strongly objected to a new clause on fiscal fraud proposed to be inserted in the Customs Act 1969, and said that it would make them responsible for frauds committed by others.

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

Pakistan Lawyers Forum (PLF's) petition, seeking bail of President Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Shahbaz Sharif couldn't be taken up by the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday, as the court time was over.

Commodities market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

As many as 650 old and worn-out buildings are a threat to the lives of people in the provincial metropolis as these can collapse at anytime, particularly during the coming monsoon rains.

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

A contract was signed between the Telenor and the Siemens in Islamabad for the deployment of the cellular network of the Telenor in Pakistan. Top Executives of both companies signed the agreement for the supply, installation, commissioning, operation, and

Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

Pakistan and Mauritius have keen desire to promote closer bilateral economic co-operation, said Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan.

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

The Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has transferred Additional District and Sessions Judge, Sialkot, Ghaffar Jalil and posted him at Narowal in place of Shahid Hussain, who has been posted at Sialkot.

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has accorded approval to a residential project, aimed at providing houses to all Punjab government servants at the time of their retirement, which would commence from July 30.

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Ali S. Awadh Al-Asseri called on Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain here on Wednesday and discussed matters relating to Pak-Saudi relations.

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

China has welcomed the appointment of Ambassador Ashraf Jehangir Qazi as new special representative of United Nations Secretary General in Iraq.

Stability prevailed in the interbank market on Wednesday as the rupee held its overnight levels versus dollar at Rs 58.20 and Rs 58.22 for buying and selling, respectively.

The exchange of notes between Japan and Pakistan concerning the contribution of supplies and services to the armed forces or other similar entities of Pakistan, took place on July 13 in Tokyo.

Stability prevailed in the interbank market on Wednesday as the rupee held its overnight levels versus dollar at Rs 58.20 and Rs 58.22 for buying and selling, respectively.

The appeal of Polish national oil and gas development company against liquidation will be taken by the summer vacations bench of the Supreme Court here on Thursday, according to the cause list of the First Bench.

Sitara Chemical Industries Limited was incorporated in the province of Sindh and it was listed at Karachi Stock Exchange in 1987. Its shares are quoted at all stock exchanges in Pakistan.

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Shaukat Sultan has denied the reports regarding casualties of army personals in Wana.

Sitara Chemical Industries Limited was incorporated in the province of Sindh and it was listed at Karachi Stock Exchange in 1987. Its shares are quoted at all stock exchanges in Pakistan.

Former Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) chairman Iftikhar Malik and Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Anjum Nisar along with a delegation of businessmen called on Federal Finance Minister and Prime Mi

Otsuka Pakistan Limited, OPL, a public limited company quoted on the stock exchange, is a joint venture between the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company Ltd, Japan (45% of equity), Otsuka Indonesia (10% of equity), Feroze Family (30% of equity) and General Publi

Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) on Tuesday handed over to Acting Senate Chairman Khalilur Rehman a 38-page booklet about the questions, resolutions and motions, 'killed' by the Secretariat.

Otsuka Pakistan Limited, OPL, a public limited company quoted on the stock exchange, is a joint venture between the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company Ltd, Japan (45% of equity), Otsuka Indonesia (10% of equity), Feroze Family (30% of equity) and General Publi

Anwar Santaso, Ambassador of Republic of Indonesia has said that Indonesia has a desire to expand its trade relations in all fields with Pakistan.

The sector-wise all shares index report on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

Pakistan Oil Development Board (PODB) has evolved a strategy to enhance production of edible oil by promoting cultivation of canola and oil palm to meet domestic requirement of 2.199 million tons every year.

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

The body of a young cab driver, who was fired upon and killed by unknown assailants in Prince George William County on Friday night, was despatched to Lahore for burial on Wednesday.

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

A leader of Pakistan Muslim League (PML), Kabir Ali Wasti, has demanded of President Musharraf to impose Governor's Rule in NWFP to stop the provincial coalition of hard-liners of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) from 'Talebanization' of the province.

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Foreign Office spokesman Masood Khan on Wednesday said the visit of US Deputy Secretary Richard Armitage would further strengthen the ties between Pakistan and United States.

Dividend/Bonus Announcements by Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Daily water situation as on 14-07-2004.

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

Punjab Health Minister Dr Tahir Ali Javed has said that under a pilot project cancer registry system will be launched in Lahore and required funds will be provided for this purpose.

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Masood Ali Shah has transferred the SP (Investigation) Sikandar Hayat, who failed to unravel the mystery of the murder of British educationist Alan Cox (60), and now Khurshid Ali was deputed in Multan to handl

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Pakistan should approach the Indian government for releasing water in River Sutlej so that thousands acres of fertile land of Cholistan desert, Bahawalnagar, Fort Abbas, Chistian, Hasilpur, Rahimyar Khan, Bahawalpur, Liaquatpur, Yazman, Lodhran, and Kherp

"Under Suspension" Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

A delegation of Gold Art Promotion Council of Pakistan (GAPCP) left here for India on Wednesday to participate in five-day International Jewellery Show being held in Mumbai.

Karachi Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+3 System.

More than 600 marble factories in Mohmand Agency and its adjacent defective area have been closed, rendering more than 5,000 workers jobless as strike against 100 percent increase in tax on minerals has entered fifth day on Wednesday.

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

The president of Tribal Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TACCI), Ghulam Ali has rejected the levy of 15 percent central excise duty (CED) and inclusion of general sales tax (GST) in electricity bills, saying that the decision would cripple the industr

The open end mutual funds.

Sindhi Adabi Sangat Secretary Taj Joyo has said the languages are the messengers of peace. Languages never give birth to hatred, it were the exploitative people who created hatred to serve their interests.

The open end mutual funds.

Widespread rain of moderate intensity with isolated heavy falls over the upper catchment of the river Chenab along with Gujranwala division was reported during last 24 hours.

The open end mutual funds.

Central Board of Revenue (CBR) posted 17 income tax group officers in newly created Medium Taxpayers Unit (MTU) in Peshawar and Rawalpindi.

The Unit Prices for July 15, 2004.

Three-day nation wide campaign against polio which started on Tuesday is continue for the 2nd consecutive day in all parts of the country.

The Unit Prices for July 15, 2004.

While expressing satisfaction over the law and order situation in the province, NWFP IGP Muhammad Raffat Pasha has directed the police high-ups to further enhance their supervision by tightening the noose against the outlaws and ensuring establishment of

The Unit Prices for July 15, 2004.

The spokesman of Sindh Agriculture Department (SAD) has announced that the department had fixed the ginning charges for cotton crop for 2004-05 as Rs 270 per three maunds of Phutti (seeded cotton) with immediate effect.

The prevailing rate of Foreign Exchange Bearer Certificates on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

The NWFP University of Engineering and Technology (UET) is going to have online link with all of its allied campuses through Internet services before the end of the current month, said UET Vice Chancellor Engr Imtiaz Hussain Gillani, while addressing a me

The prevailing rate of Foreign Exchange Bearer Certificates on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

The NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has said that consultations, financial discipline, justice based developmental policy and good governance has proved that MMA is a democratic force which came into power through democratic process.

The prevailing rate of Foreign Exchange Bearer Certificates on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

Punjab Power Minister Chaudhry Armughan Subhani has said that fool-proof flood protection plan costing Rs 82.572 million has been initiated for protecting Tehsil Pasrur from devastation of Nullah Dek floods.

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

Professor Dr Ghulam Mustafa Chaudhry, Vice Chancellor of Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, has retired from July 14 as Punjab Governor refused to grant him years extension.

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

One dacoit was killed and two others were arrested after armed encounter with the police at block 4 Satellite Town, Quetta here on Wednesday.

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

Justice Mian Shakirullah Jan, Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) took oath as the acting NWFP governor of at the Governor's House here on Wednesday. PHC Senior Judge Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk administered the oath.

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 14, 2004).

The Saddar Town administration has appealed to the town residents to vacate all such buildings, which were declared as dangerous by the Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA) at the earliest.