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Print - 2004-12-28
Two warriors going at each other

Two warriors going at each other

Australian opening batsman Justin Langer said he relishes his hair-raising duels with Pakistan express bowler Shoaib Akhtar after the pair's verbal dust-up at the Boxing Day cricket Test here on Monday. Shoaib launched into the little left-hander in one e
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Batsmen on fire as India crush Bangladesh to clinch one-day series

Batsmen on fire as India crush Bangladesh to clinch one-day series

Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag hammered explosive half-centuries as India whipped Bangladesh by 91 runs in the third and final one-day international to clinch the series 2-1 here on Monday. India, who suffered an upset defeat in the second game on Sunda
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Kallis century puts South Africa on top

Kallis century puts South Africa on top

Jacques Kallis hit a majestic century as South Africa moved into a dominant position on the second day of the second Test against England at Kingsmead Monday. Kallis was last man out for 162 in a South African total of 332, a first innings lead of 193. En
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Lowest point, says India captain after shock defeat

Lowest point, says India captain after shock defeat

India captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday conceded the stunning defeat against Bangladesh in the second one-day international here was his team's lowest point of the current season. India have been performing below expectations in one-day tournaments this se
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Kiwis gain comfortable win over Sri Lanka

Kiwis gain comfortable win over Sri Lanka

A four-wicket haul by veteran all-rounder Chris Cairns and a comprehensive 77 not out by Stephen Fleming set New Zealand up for a comfortable seven-wicket win with 17 overs to spare against Sri Lanka in a one-day cricket international here Sunday.
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Youhana leads from the front, showy Shoaib puts Aussies under pressure

Youhana leads from the front, showy Shoaib puts Aussies under pressure

The 'Rawalpindi Express' steamed through the Australian top-order to give Pakistan an unexpected edge over cricket's world-beaters in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. A week after they surrendered for 72 and handed Australia
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Gas explosion kills 14 in Algeria

Gas explosion kills 14 in Algeria

A gas explosion on Sunday killed 14 people and injured 28 others when a residential block collapsed in eastern Algeria, local authorities said. The blast early on Sunday was caused by a gas leak and destroyed two floors of a five-storey building in a poor
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Palestinian election candidate held

Palestinian election candidate held

A candidate for next month's Palestinian presidential election, Mustafa Barghuti, was detained Monday by Israeli police while campaigning in east Jerusalem, his spokesman told AFP. Barghuti was led away to the central police station after being arrested w
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Dubai to host first Global Indian Film Awards

Dubai to host first Global Indian Film Awards

The first Global Indian Film Awards (GIFA) will be held next month in Dubai, which is aiming to establish itself as the crossroads between Hollywood and Bollywood. The January 25-27 event will honour a host of Bollywood artists and performers in the bustl
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Israel frees 159 Palestinian prisoners

Israel frees 159 Palestinian prisoners

Israel freed 159 Palestinian prisoners on Monday as a gesture to Egypt and moderate new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, but he called for a "serious release" of thousands of security detainees. Abbas, trying to persuade Palestinian militants to stop fig
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Hacker hits McDonald's China Web site over Taiwan

Hacker hits McDonald's China Web site over Taiwan

The Chinese-language Web site of fast food giant McDonald's Corp was broken into twice at Christmas by a hacker protesting against its listing of Taiwan as a separate country, the Beijing Youth Daily said on Monday. The world's largest restaurant chain is
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
China vows to prevent Taiwan independence

China vows to prevent Taiwan independence

China's military will crush any major moves towards independence by Taiwan, a Beijing government policy paper said on Monday, prompting the self-governing island to accuse Beijing of escalating tensions. The defence paper was released as senior Chinese la
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Yanukovich refuses to concede

Yanukovich refuses to concede

Ukraine's pro-Russia Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich refused Monday to concede defeat in a historic presidential rerun election to his rival Viktor Yushchenko. "I will never acknowledge such a defeat because the constitution and human rights were violate
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Yushchenko wins Ukraine presidency in historic vote

Yushchenko wins Ukraine presidency in historic vote

Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko won Ukraine's presidency, ballot counts showed Monday, after a historic and wrenching election in which he vowed to steer the strategic ex-Soviet nation on a new course toward the West and away from Russia. But his pro-
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Japan agrees to look at putting female on throne

Japan agrees to look at putting female on throne

The Japanese government decided Monday to look at allowing a female to ascend the throne of the world's oldest royal line in a move that could ease stress on the crown princess to produce a male heir.
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Indian army chief in China

Indian army chief in China

India's army chief visited Beijing on Monday during his first trip to China in a decade, reflecting warming ties between the world's two most populous nations. Vij's visit to China was designed to build trust between the two countries' nuclear-armed milit
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
16 dead in French apartments blast

16 dead in French apartments blast

Sixteen people were killed in an apparent gas explosion in an apartment block in Mulhouse, close to the frontier with Germany, fire officials said Monday. The blast on Sunday, which brought down part of the four-story building and left three people missin
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Osama tape urges boycott of Iraq polls

Osama tape urges boycott of Iraq polls

An audio tape purportedly from al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has urged Iraqis to boycott January parliamentary elections, Arabic Al Jazeera television said on Monday. Shortly before airing the tape, the television said bin Laden backed Abu Musab al-Zarq
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Tens of thousands rally for peace in insurgency-racked Nepal

Tens of thousands rally for peace in insurgency-racked Nepal

Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through Nepal's capital Kathmandu Monday to call for an end to an increasingly bloody conflict between Maoist rebels and security forces. Organisers said some 150,000 students, human rights activists and other su
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
OSCE raps Uzbek parliamentary poll as undemocratic

OSCE raps Uzbek parliamentary poll as undemocratic

Uzbekistan's parliamentary election on Sunday fell significantly short of international standards because it involved only parties loyal to President Islam Karimov, Europe's main human rights body said on Monday. Autocratic Karimov, 66, who has ruled the
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
World scrambles to help Asia tidal wave victims

World scrambles to help Asia tidal wave victims

The United Nations mobilised aid world-wide for disaster victims in Asia as planeloads of emergency supplies headed Monday for countries hit by the killer tidal waves with a death surpassing 23,000. Western capitals and international agencies swung into a
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
French court to rule on Aga Khan divorce

French court to rule on Aga Khan divorce

A French court has ruled it can hear the divorce application made by top racehorse owner and breeder the Aga Khan, his office said on Sunday. The Aga Khan, 66, a British citizen, is the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community of about 20 mil
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Grandson of Thai king killed

Grandson of Thai king killed

A grandson of King Bhumibol Adulyadej was among those killed when tidal waves smashed into southern Thailand, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Monday. He said the body of Bhumi Jensen, 21, was found at the resort of Khao Lak in Phang Nga province ab
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Aceh rebels declare cease-fire after tsunami

Aceh rebels declare cease-fire after tsunami

Leaders of the separatist GAM movement in Indonesia's Aceh province declared a unilateral cease-fire with government forces on Monday after tsunami waves from an underwater earthquake killed thousands in the region. "The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has order
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Euro touches record high versus dollar

Euro touches record high versus dollar

The euro notched up a record high against the dollar for a third straight trading day on Monday as confidence grew that euro zone policymakers would not intervene to halt the currency's surge. The euro also rose to its highest in 18 months against the yen
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Insurers sap European shares after Asian disaster

Insurers sap European shares after Asian disaster

Weak insurance and leisure companies dragged European shares lower on Monday as investors feared large damage payouts and a loss of holiday bookings after Asia's tsunami disaster which killed more than 22,000 people. The euro's climb to a new lifetime hig
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Monday's unofficial close: US stocks dip as oil prices hit energy shares

Monday's unofficial close: US stocks dip as oil prices hit energy shares

US stocks slipped on Monday in a quiet day on Wall Street as the price of oil dropped below $42 a barrel and knocked down shares of energy-related companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp. Some insurance stocks slid after the devastating tsunamis that killed mo
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
New York cotton close marginally higher

New York cotton close marginally higher

Cotton futures finished marginally higher Monday on trade buying in lethargic business, with brokers saying the market will likely stay in a band this week with the New Year holidays coming up. The New York Board of Trade's March cotton contract rose 0.02
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Base metals seen firm but volatile into new year

Base metals seen firm but volatile into new year

Base metals prices are expected to swing wildly on lack of liquidity over the holidays, but traders and analysts believe that underneath they are deep and crisp and even. "The word you are looking for is volatility," Wictor Bielski, resources analyst at M
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Oil drops 6.5 percent on expected warmer US weather

Oil drops 6.5 percent on expected warmer US weather

Oil prices dropped nearly 6.5 percent in thin holiday trade on Monday as forecasts of a return to mild winter weather in the US Northeast eased worries about heating oil supplies. US light crude futures fell $2.86, or 6.47 percent, to $41.32 a barrel, aft
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Oil drops 6.5 percent on expected warmer US weather

Oil drops 6.5 percent on expected warmer US weather

Oil prices dropped nearly 6.5 percent in thin holiday trade on Monday as forecasts of a return to mild winter weather in the US Northeast eased worries about heating oil supplies. US light crude futures fell $2.86, or 6.47 percent, to $41.32 a barrel, aft
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
German steel makers see record output

German steel makers see record output

Steel makers in Germany expect production to rise to a new record of 47 million tonnes in 2005, beating this year's output of 46.5 million tonnes in the face of booming world-wide demand, the German steel makers' federation said on Monday. The increase wo
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Dreaming of a white Chrismukkah

Dreaming of a white Chrismukkah

When President George W. Bush kicked off his year-end press conference this week by wishing everyone a "Happy Holidays," he was flirting with an issue that has triggered protests, lawsuits and boycotts. Touted as the season of harmony, Christmas in the Un
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Rocket race in Gaza Strip

Rocket race in Gaza Strip

Fighters in the Gaza Strip are proud to show off the latest addition to their arsenal of home-made rockets - the "Yasser Arafat". Designed to fly further and strike harder than other makeshift missiles, it is also a powerful symbol of an arms race which d
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Partly Facetious: endless bewildering contradictions

Partly Facetious: endless bewildering contradictions

"The Pakistani public is being told so many, many contradictory things that it must be very confusing. I mean I, for one, don't purport to speak for the public, unlike the Lotas, be they Musharrafites, Jiayalas, Nawalas or indeed the Maulanas, but one day
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Government to establish rail links with Afghanistan

Government to establish rail links with Afghanistan

In pursuance of directives of the present government, the Pakistan railways have decided to establish rail links with Afghanistan. Official sources told APP Pakistan railways have already linked with Iran at International level and added, immediately afte
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
MRP printing facility handed over to I&P department

MRP printing facility handed over to I&P department

National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has handed over the printing facility of machine-readable passports (MRP) to immigration and passport (I&P) department on December 24 (Friday). As per the contract, Nadra was to hand over the MRP printi
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Beware, professionals

Beware, professionals

Law suits claiming damages from professionals in various fields for negligence or malpractice's detrimental to their clients are very uncommon in Pakistan because normally people who suffer on account of such kind of negligence do not take legal action th
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Misunderstandings about sales tax audit system

Misunderstandings about sales tax audit system

Sales Tax is the value-added tax, which is collected in various stages of production and consumption through various channels of business activity, the sale of one is the purchases of the other. The purchaser adjusts the input tax from the output tax and
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Economic benefits

Economic benefits

It was only a few weeks ago that the Prime Minister has said that the country had achieved economic sovereignty and its benefits would shortly be transferred to the common man. True to his words the benefits have already started accruing. Prices of petrol
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Lessons from Perth

Lessons from Perth

The devastation caused by Glenn McGrath in the Test match at Perth in Australia has shaken the foundation of the Pakistani eleven. Inzi and his merry men have no idea what hit them. Bob Woolmer, the imported coach who would laugh his way to the bank even
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Sadqa at the cost of inconvenience

Sadqa at the cost of inconvenience

Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block-16, next to the PIA Planetarium is a double road with a narrow inland divide the two sides. This road is connect University Road and Stadium Road, starting from the bus stop of Mumtaz Manzil, passing through KDA Administrative Societ
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Economic growth and poverty

Economic growth and poverty

The hypothesis that there is no automatic link between economic growth and poverty reduction and the government needs to be more pro-active on this front is gradually gaining currency in Pakistan. This is so because the growth in the economy witnessed in
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Khushbakht, Aniq and Rizwan win in Arts Council polls

Khushbakht, Aniq and Rizwan win in Arts Council polls

Khushbakht Shuja'at was elected for the third consecutive time Vice-President of the Arts Council of Pakistan for the 2005 term here on Sunday. A record turnout was witnessed in the 36-year history of the Arts Council elections. The three panels - Khushba
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
No license required for textile exporters from January 1

No license required for textile exporters from January 1

License for the export of textile products will not be required from January 1, 2005, according to an assurance given by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) to the textile associations and exporters. According to a private TV channel, EPB sources said with
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Drilling of Well-17 to start in February

Drilling of Well-17 to start in February

The joint venture partners have planned to start spud-in work of Well-17 at Adhi Field in Punjab in the first week of February 2005, it has been learnt. Arrangements for staking (central point of well to be drilled) of Well-15 are being made for carrying
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Rs 1.6 million collected through auction

Rs 1.6 million collected through auction

Punjab government has generated income of Rs 1.6 million through open auction of attractive registration marks of vehicles for LZK series here on Monday. The auction took place at the office of Director Excise & Taxation Region-C Lahore under the supervis
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Steps to ensure raw material for textile sector sought

Steps to ensure raw material for textile sector sought

In the face of expected shortage of raw material especially cotton, the textile exporters may not be able to meet the export targets, hence government must take necessary steps to ensure provision of raw material to the exporters. Arif Saeed, Chairman All
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
LCCI signs MoU with Mashhad Chamber

LCCI signs MoU with Mashhad Chamber

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and Mashhad Chamber of Commerce (MCC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to enhance the trade between two brotherly Muslim countries. The MoU covering the areas of export, import, inves
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
'Projects developed for promotion of chemistry'

'Projects developed for promotion of chemistry'

Professor Dr Iqbal Chaudhry, Director HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry of Karachi and convener National Core Group in Chemistry, highlighting the importance of the group in chemistry, said some important research projects have been developed for develo
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
LPP to celebrate peace night

LPP to celebrate peace night

Labour Party Pakistan (LPP) has decided to celebrate new-year night as peace night by holding peaceful demonstration at the Mall Road. In a press statement here on Monday, Farooq Tariq Secretary General Labour Party Pakistan said that activists of LPP wou
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Customs stations to work round-the-clock till December 31

Customs stations to work round-the-clock till December 31

All export stations of the Collectorate of Customs (Export), Karachi, will remain open round-the-clock till December 31 for examination of the export consignments. The Collectorate, in an order, said on Monday the processing of the export documents at all
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Efforts being taken to revive film industry: Ibad

Efforts being taken to revive film industry: Ibad

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has said every possible step would be taken to revive the film industry in Karachi. Talking to a delegation of the Pakistan Film Producers' Association (PFPA) here at the Governor's House on Monday, he said besides other st
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Naimat announces development package for fishermen

Naimat announces development package for fishermen

City Nazim Naimatullah Khan on Monday announced "Fishermen Development Package" for provision of basic facilities in the villages and goths located in coastal belt of Karachi. He was speaking at a seminar on "Problems of Coastal Areas of Karachi and their
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
District Nazims' removal challenged in SHC

District Nazims' removal challenged in SHC

Sindh High Court on Monday issued notices to Advocate General Sindh, Secretary Local Government & Katchi Abadi, National Reconstruction Bureau (NRB) and others for December 30, 2004 on a petition of Nazims of four districts challenging their removal by th
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
PDP's appeal

PDP's appeal

Pakistan Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed sorrow over loss of precious lives as a result of earthquake in South East Asian countries. In a press statement here on Monday, Khawaja Izhar-ul-Haq, Central Information Secretary PDP made an appeal to the in
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Piaf backs businessman panel

Piaf backs businessman panel

Terming the trade bodies attached with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) as bogus is highly condemnable. Former LCCI President Mian Anjum Nisar and the Piaf-Founders Alliance leader Mohammad Ali Mian expressed these view
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Soomro to address OIC-China trade moot on April 20

Soomro to address OIC-China trade moot on April 20

Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro to address the inaugural session of the First OIC-China Joint Venture Investment Conference and Trade Fair - 2005 scheduled to be held at the Beijing Exhibition Centre, China, on April 20-22, 2005. The Conference aims a
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Qur'anic verses recitation at Zawal time

Qur'anic verses recitation at Zawal time

The Sindh Assembly has all regards and respect for religious feelings of its members that is why the session each day begins with the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur'an, followed by its translation in Sindhi and Urdu. After the recitation is over i
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Bowling advisors meet

Bowling advisors meet

Pakistan Cricket Board's group of bowling advisors comprising Ijaz Faqih and Aqib Javaid met here at Gaddafi Stadium, to review the report of University of Western Australia on Shoaib Malik. The PCB group has recommended that remedial work should be carri
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
50 Peshawar Press Club members get motorbikes

50 Peshawar Press Club members get motorbikes

Motorcycles were given to 50 members of the Peshawar Press Club (PPC) on Monday on easy instalments through the Bank of Khyber (BoK).This was stated by BoK Managing Director Dr Munir Ahmad while addressing the function as chief guest. He said the motorcyc
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Cytogenetic laboratory launched at NICH

Cytogenetic laboratory launched at NICH

Cytogenetic Laboratory Project at the National Institute of Child Health was (NICH) launched on Monday. The project is being carried out by the Child Aid Association (CAA), in collaboration with the administration of NICH. The Association of Pakistani Phy
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (December 27) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 28, 2004).
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Treatment facilities for special children

Treatment facilities for special children

Punjab University's Child Welfare Centre has hired the services of speech therapist and physiotherapist to provide better treatment facilities to the special children. Wife of Punjab University's Vice-chancellor Nayyar Arshad Mahmood said here on Monday t
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Key stock market movements at 1800 GMT on December 27

Key stock market movements at 1800 GMT on December 27

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).
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Attock Cement to install $61 million cement plant at Hub

Attock Cement to install $61 million cement plant at Hub

In view of the increasing demand for cement in the country and abroad, the Attock Cement Pakistan Limited (ACPL) has decided to expand its clinker production capacity from 2,400 MT to 5,400 MT per day by installing an additional production line of 3000 MT
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Capital Development Authority giving Islamabad major facelift

Capital Development Authority giving Islamabad major facelift

Capital Development Authority (CDA) is giving Islamabad a major facelift, after thoroughly reviewing the original master plan prepared in 1960s. In this connection, the civic authority has decided to hire the services of consultants from private sector to
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
First International rating maintained

First International rating maintained

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity ratings of First International Investment Bank Limited (Interbank) at 'A' and 'A1' respectively. These ratings, applicable to senior unsecured creditors of the ba
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Monday (December 27, 2004).

Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
TCP not providing support price to growers: FAP

TCP not providing support price to growers: FAP

Farmer Associates Pakistan (FAP) on Monday alleged Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has failed to provide support price of cotton to cotton growers. FAP Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi told Business Recorder after the Central Executive Committee
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (December 27, 2004).

Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Bar councils urged to play role for speedy justice

Bar councils urged to play role for speedy justice

Federal Law Minister Wasi Zafar has urged the bar councils to play active role in improving judicial system for dispensing inexpensive and quick justice to common man. While addressing a seminar held under the auspices of Pakistan Institute of National Af
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (December 27) and for Tuesday (December 28, 2004).
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
SCB sells over Rs 600 million NIT Units through its branches

SCB sells over Rs 600 million NIT Units through its branches

Standard Chartered Bank, the country's largest international bank, has sold NIT Units worth more than Rs 600 million through its branches, a press release said on Monday. This is a milestone achievement for Standard Chartered in its efforts to provide its
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
'MMA not to compromise with generals'

'MMA not to compromise with generals'

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) would announce date of its next public gathering after consulting with the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD), and MMA was with the opposition in its struggle against the dictatorial regime. Deputy Secretary of MMA,
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Wanted outlaw killed by police

Wanted outlaw killed by police

The city police in an encounter killed one dacoit and foiling robbery bid in passenger coach on late Sunday night. According to the details, three culprits entered in 7-Star coach near Banaras Chowk area and looted coach driver. On shouting of women in la
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
ADB-aided Fata uplift project in doldrums

ADB-aided Fata uplift project in doldrums

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded 'FATA Rural Development Project' of $42 million is in doldrums due to some reservations by the Governor's Secretariat-FATA regarding design and details of the project. This was a soft loan project from the bank's As
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
SCCI concerned over gas shedding

SCCI concerned over gas shedding

President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) Malik Niaz Ahmad has expressed concern over the consecutive five days gas shedding in Gadoon Amazai Industrial Estate and has demanded immediate restoration of gas supply to the estate. In a press st
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Youth urged to equip themselves with Agriculture-techniques

Youth urged to equip themselves with Agriculture-techniques

National Council for Agriculture Research (Narc) Director General Dr Muhammad Ashraf has urged the unemployed educated youth to equip themselves with the modern techniques of the agriculture and play effective role in strengthening the country's economy.
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Four of a Pakistani family die in Australian boat mishap

Four of a Pakistani family die in Australian boat mishap

Four members of a Pakistani family reportedly died when a boat capsized in a lake near Melbourne in Australia on Saturday. According to the details, Muzaffar Hussain, hailing from Haji Pura locality of Lala Moosa, Pakistan, and settled in Melbourne, Austr
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
President and Prime Minister condole with families of quake victims

President and Prime Minister condole with families of quake victims

President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz have expressed their heartfelt sorrow over earthquakes which killed thousands of people in Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Thailand and Malaysia and injured thousands.
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 27, 2004).

Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Pakistan will not be affected by severe quake

Pakistan will not be affected by severe quake

Pakistan will not be affected by the severe earthquake in the Pacific Ocean, its after-shocks or the resulting tidal wave, which hit various South and South East Asian countries on Sunday. Met Office Karachi Chief Meteorologist Arif Mahmood said Pakistan'
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 27, 2004).

Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Rs l0 million relief package for Sri Lankan quake victims

Rs l0 million relief package for Sri Lankan quake victims

Pakistan has announced Rs 10 million relief package for the earthquake victims of Sri Lanka, keeping in view the tragic loss of lives and property in the country, caused by earthquake and tidal waves. Under the package, relief goods comprising tents, medi
Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (December 27, 2004).

Published 28 Dec, 2004 12:00am
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