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Print - 2005-02-07
Supreme Court benches for this week

Supreme Court benches for this week

Working with 13 judges against the statutory strength of 17 judges, the Supreme Court next week will have one full and five division benches. The cause list assigned to these benches is also lean in comparison to the one notified in recent weeks.
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Increasing cotton prices face resistance

Increasing cotton prices face resistance

On close of the month of January, 2005, total arrivals of seed-cotton were reported at 14.016 million running bales. Textiles purchases were at 10.535 million bales; TCP purchases at 1.567 million bales, exporters' purchases at 0.492 million bales and uns
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Increasing cotton prices face resistance

Increasing cotton prices face resistance

On close of the month of January, 2005, total arrivals of seed-cotton were reported at 14.016 million running bales. Textiles purchases were at 10.535 million bales; TCP purchases at 1.567 million bales, exporters' purchases at 0.492 million bales and uns
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
'Pakistan to take part in international car racing'

'Pakistan to take part in international car racing'

Pakistan Muslim League President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain addressing a high-level meeting here on Sunday said that Pakistan will participate in the competition on international car racing in near future.
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Government not doing enough for disabled

Government not doing enough for disabled

The government has turned a blind eye to the rehabilitation and welfare of nearly four million disable persons in the country, leaving their fate to God's mercy. The officials over the years have been neglecting the proper use of funds earmarked for the w
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
TCP, China deal keeps tempo firm

TCP, China deal keeps tempo firm

Prices were untouched by the reverse trend in NY owing to major players taking time for the PCGA arrival report expected to be on the higher side. The TCP's likely signing of 2.5 million bales deal with China kept tempo firm. The official spot rate collec
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
SSC reactivation approved

SSC reactivation approved

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has approved a summary regarding reactivation of Sindh Seed Corporation (SSC). Dr Arbab said that the importance of SSC could not be ignored regarding agricultural development in the province. "The Corporation is
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Marriage party looted

Marriage party looted

Dacoits looted more than 40 participants of a marriage party in nearby Chak No. 69-RB Ghaseet Pura, here on Saturday. According to details, the arrangements were going on for marriage ceremony of Mahfooz Ahmad, Nazim of Union Council 69-RB Ghaseet Pura.
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
PML-N flays increase in oil prices

PML-N flays increase in oil prices

Pakistan Muslim League (N) has flayed the government's decision to increase rates of gas and fuel. Chief Organiser of the PML(N) Overseas, Qaisar Sheikh Ahmed, talking to PPI here on Sunday said this increase of 8 percent in the rates of gas would break t
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Pilot health insurance project being planned

Pilot health insurance project being planned

The federal government is planning to launch a pilot health insurance project in Punjab with the financial assistance of the Asian Development of Pakistan. Official source said that it is imperative to identify needs to review, revise, amend and develop e
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Six die as taxi rams into coach

Six die as taxi rams into coach

Six people were killed when a yellow cab collided head-on with a Karachi-bound coach near Killi Simli on Quetta-Chaman Road in the limits of Kuchlak police station, here on Sunday, police said. The taxi was on its way to Chaman from Quetta, while the coac
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Government to complete tenure: minister

Government to complete tenure: minister

Minister of State for Environment Malik Muhammad Amin Aslam has said there is no political threat to the government and it will complete its five years tenure. Talking to the PPI here on Sunday he said the opposition should demonstrate sanity and co-opera
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan wants to improve ties with India: Shaukat

Pakistan wants to improve ties with India: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Pakistan wants to improve its relations with India and dialogue process to move ahead in tandem with progress on Kashmir issue. He stressed that the Kashmir dispute should be settled in line with the aspirations o
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Army band enthrals audience

Army band enthrals audience

The Mass band, representing various units of the Pakistan Army, enthralled the audience by rendering captivating performance at Fortress Stadium here on Sunday. President General Pervez Musharraf, Punjab Governor Khalid Maqbool, Punjab Chief Minister Chau
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Counterfeit currency makers nabbed

Counterfeit currency makers nabbed

Jacobabad police conducted a raid on photostat shop here on Saturday night and apprehended two accused Nizamuddin Lashari and Jamaluddin Lashari, allegedly involved in printing and circulating the counterfeit currency notes. Town police officer Munir Ahme
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Saudi envoy meets Balochistan chief minister

Saudi envoy meets Balochistan chief minister

Saudi Ambassador Awadh Ali Aseeri called on Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Muhammad Yusuf here on Saturday. Chief Minister informed him about ongoing and completed mega-projects such as Gwadar Port, Coastal Highway and Mirani dam and their advantages. He
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Paramilitary forces deployed along main gas transmission line

Paramilitary forces deployed along main gas transmission line

Paramilitary forces were deployed along the main gas transmission line of Dhodhak oil & gas field for its security, while a special team of engineers and technicians were engaged in repairing the pipeline. Gas is now being supplied to Dera Ghazi Khan, Kot
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
'Kashmir solution without Kashmiris not possible'

'Kashmir solution without Kashmiris not possible'

Parliamentary Kashmir Committee Chairman Hamid Nasir Chattha has made it clear that the permanent solution of Kashmir issue without the aspirations and wishes of Kashmiri people living on both the sides of LoC would not be possible. He said that solution
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Mushahid calls for UNSC membership to OIC

Mushahid calls for UNSC membership to OIC

Secretary General of Pakistan Muslim League, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed on Sunday called for reforming and activating Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) and including it as a member of UN Security Council to protect the rights of Muslim Ummah an
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Warid Telecom to launch service from April

Warid Telecom to launch service from April

A new cellular phone operator in the country, Warid Telecom would launch commercial service from April with an estimated investment of around one billion dollar in three years. "Initially, we plan to launch our services with 1.5 million network capacity f
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Gas supply from Dhodak restored

Gas supply from Dhodak restored

Supply of natural gas from Dhodak oil & gas field was restored on Sunday evening which had remained suspended for over 22 hours and consumers of Kot Adu, Muzaffargarh, Multan, Taunsa and adjacent areas were badly hit. Kot Addu Power Company (Kapco) had to
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Wasa offers 30 percent concession on outstanding bills

Wasa offers 30 percent concession on outstanding bills

Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) has offered a concession of 30 percent to its consumers on all the outstanding bills up to June 2004. The concession will be available till February 28 and those who failed to clear the outstanding bills with in this per
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
E-government customer service centre inaugurated

E-government customer service centre inaugurated

City Nazim Naimatullah Khan on Sunday inaugurated the first e-government customer service centre of the local government established in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town. At the centre, the people could register complaints on computer regarding water supply, sewerage,
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan should be used as hub for regional exports: Prime Minister

Pakistan should be used as hub for regional exports: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has urged the Western companies to outsource to Pakistan and use it as their manufacturing hub for exporting goods to the region. In an interview with The Sunday Times, one of the leading British dailies, the prime minis
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Over 4,000 participate in PMA city marathon

Over 4,000 participate in PMA city marathon

More than 4,000 children, women, students and elders participated with great enthusiasm in the 16th Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Karachi City Marathon and Health Walk-2005 held here on Sunday morning. Around 350 special persons including children an
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Salma Ahmed's book launching today

Salma Ahmed's book launching today

SAMA Editorial and Publishing Services and Women`s Chamber of Commerce and Industry have organised launching of a book 'Salma Ahmed: An autobiography' on Monday at 6.00 pm at a local hotel in Karachi. Chief of PML-F, Pir Sahib Pagara, senior politician Sa
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Sindh chief minister seeks report on Karachi blasts

Sindh chief minister seeks report on Karachi blasts

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has asked the CCPO Karachi to submit a report regarding two blasts in Karachi on the occasion of Expo-2005. He expressed serious concern and directed the CCPO to submit the report over the incidences that took pl
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Two Pakistanis beheaded in Saudi Arabia

Two Pakistanis beheaded in Saudi Arabia

Two Pakistanis convicted of drug trafficking were beheaded in Jeddah on Sunday, Interior Ministry said. Mohammad bin Abbas bin Mohammad Ali and Shafkat bin Saghir Ahmad Bahti, alias Ershad Rashid Bahti, were sentenced to death after being found guilty of
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Spring Festival celebrated in Karachi

Spring Festival celebrated in Karachi

A daylong 'Spring Festival' was celebrated in the metropolis on Sunday. As many as 1,500 people participated in the festivities which included kite flying as well as a stage show. The event was organised at Hawksbay here under the auspices of the Ladies F
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
LDI companies to start operation in three months: minister

LDI companies to start operation in three months: minister

Information Technology Minister Awais Leghari on Sunday said that the companies having long distance international (LDI) licence would start their operations within three months. Talking to a private channel, the minister said licences have been issued to
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Prime Minister briefed on economic progress

Prime Minister briefed on economic progress

Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Salman Shah and Minister of State for Finance Omar Ayub Khan called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz jointly here on Sunday and updated him on the progress made by the country on the economic front lately. The Prime M
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Landlord kidnapped

Landlord kidnapped

Dacoits kidnapped a landlord from his house here in the jurisdiction of Sadar police station on Saturday night. According to police, eight members of Bosan gang abducted Yasin Kalhora, a resident of Basti Kalhora of Mauza Wahid Bakhsh Sial, and fled away
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Third round of IoK polls ends peacefully

Third round of IoK polls ends peacefully

The third round of voting in two sensitive districts of occupied Kashmir ends peacefully on Sunday amid tight security to prevent attacks by freedom fighters, officials said. On Sunday two districts in southern occupied Kashmir, Anantnag and Pulwama, vote
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Ulema urged to forge harmony during Muharram

Ulema urged to forge harmony during Muharram

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Muhammad Ijazul Haq has asked Ulema and Mashaikh of different schools of thought to forge communal harmony and play their due role for maintaining peace and security during Muharram. Talking to a delegation of
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Balochistan governor calls on Prime Minister

Balochistan governor calls on Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Balochistan government will be provided all assistance to maintain law and order in the province. Talking to Balochistan Governor Owais Ahmad Ghani, who met him here on Sunday, the Prime Minister said that no one
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
35 complaints against income tax officials received in 2003-04

35 complaints against income tax officials received in 2003-04

The Director-General (DG) of Inspection (Direct Taxes), Central Board of Revenue, received total 35 complaints against income tax officials filed by business community during 2003-04. The complaints relate to the issuance of bogus refunds, misuse of power
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Mismanagement belies tall claims about Expo-2005 success

Mismanagement belies tall claims about Expo-2005 success

The Expo-2005 has ended with claims by officials of the Export Promotion Bureau and the commerce ministry that it had been a success. Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan also expressed satisfaction with the results achieved in holding the exposition.
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
UK trade team keen to explore Pakistan's IT potential

UK trade team keen to explore Pakistan's IT potential

The investment policy of the Pakistani government has created a sense of stability and would help attract foreign investors. These views were expressed by the visiting delegation from the Development and Regeneration Services, Glasgow City Council, Britai
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Gurguri field starts gas production

Gurguri field starts gas production

Gurguri field, operated by MOL, Hungarian E&P firm, has commenced gas production from January 30, 2005, and it is thought to be the largest discovery of last decade and also most eagerly awaited by stock investors due to its impact on various listed E&P f
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
First Kapco roadshow on February 8

First Kapco roadshow on February 8

Privatisation and Investment Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh will open the first roadshow for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Kot Addu Power Company (Kapco) shares on Tuesday at Avari Hotel in Karachi. The Privatisation Commission is holding roadshow
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
31 killed as bus falls into ravine in IoK

31 killed as bus falls into ravine in IoK

Thirty-one people were killed and 27 injured, 14 of them seriously, when a passenger bus they were travelling in rolled down into a gorge on Sunday in Udhampur district of occupied Kashmir. The bus was on its way to Udhampur town from Ramnagar when it ski
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
31 killed as bus falls into ravine in IoK

31 killed as bus falls into ravine in IoK

Thirty-one people were killed and 27 injured, 14 of them seriously, when a passenger bus they were travelling in rolled down into a gorge on Sunday in Udhampur district of occupied Kashmir. The bus was on its way to Udhampur town from Ramnagar when it ski
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
'Expos to help boost exports'

'Expos to help boost exports'

A large number of foreign visitors have visited the stall of Metro Motorcycle at Expo-2005 and appreciated the quality of the products of the company. "This was the only motorcycle stall at the Expo-2005 in Karachi and visitors from the 70 countries took
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
'Expos to help boost exports'

'Expos to help boost exports'

A large number of foreign visitors have visited the stall of Metro Motorcycle at Expo-2005 and appreciated the quality of the products of the company. "This was the only motorcycle stall at the Expo-2005 in Karachi and visitors from the 70 countries took
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Natwar to visit Pakistan from February 15

Natwar to visit Pakistan from February 15

Indian External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh will be on a three-day visit to Pakistan and Afghanistan from February 15. Natwar Singh will make a brief visit to Kabul on February 15 before flying the same day to Islamabad for talks with Pakistani leaders.
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Indo-Pak teams on Sir Creek meeting on February 8

Indo-Pak teams on Sir Creek meeting on February 8

Survey teams of Pakistan and India will meet at Joint Check Post Wagah from Tuesday to Friday to carry out joint processing of the data collected during survey of pillars along the horizontal segment of Sir Creek area. The computation work, spread over fo
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Indo-Pak teams on Sir Creek meeting on February 8

Indo-Pak teams on Sir Creek meeting on February 8

Survey teams of Pakistan and India will meet at Joint Check Post Wagah from Tuesday to Friday to carry out joint processing of the data collected during survey of pillars along the horizontal segment of Sir Creek area. The computation work, spread over fo
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Sri Lankan president arriving today

Sri Lankan president arriving today

Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga arrives here on Monday, (February 7) on a three-day official visit to discuss bilateral relations and international political situation with the Pakistani leadership. She will also call on President General Perve
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Sri Lankan president arriving today

Sri Lankan president arriving today

Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga arrives here on Monday, (February 7) on a three-day official visit to discuss bilateral relations and international political situation with the Pakistani leadership. She will also call on President General Perve
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Cement sales down in January

Cement sales down in January

The cement sales growth during January 2005 slows down to 7.6 percent because of winter rains, slowing down construction activity and holidays on account of Eid-ul Azha. The figures released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APC
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Cement sales down in January

Cement sales down in January

The cement sales growth during January 2005 slows down to 7.6 percent because of winter rains, slowing down construction activity and holidays on account of Eid-ul Azha. The figures released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APC
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Philippines to sell stake in food and beverage giant San Miguel

Philippines to sell stake in food and beverage giant San Miguel

The Philippine government is to sell its stake in food and beverage giant San Miguel Corp and use the proceeds to boost agricultural production, the presidential palace said Sunday. The government, through an agency called the Presidential Commission on G
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Tight copper supply seen easing from mid-year

Tight copper supply seen easing from mid-year

The acutely tight supply dominating world copper markets may be over from mid-year as two years of high prices prompt producers to raise output, analysts said. "The physical market has turned and there is more material available. Stocks remain on the low
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Bank of Ireland mulling UK unit sale to A&L

Bank of Ireland mulling UK unit sale to A&L

Bank of Ireland is in early talks about selling its UK retail unit Bristol & West to British bank Alliance & Leicester, The Sunday Times newspaper reported. Ireland's second biggest bank by market value is talking to both Alliance & Leicester and one othe
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan calls for multi-pronged strategy to fight terrorism

Pakistan calls for multi-pronged strategy to fight terrorism

Pakistan on Sunday underlined the need for a multi-pronged counter-terrorism strategy to neutralise the ideological appeal of extremism, to address the root causes that breed extremist tendencies and to assist the states in surmounting socio-economic prob
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan calls for multi-pronged strategy to fight terrorism

Pakistan calls for multi-pronged strategy to fight terrorism

Pakistan on Sunday underlined the need for a multi-pronged counter-terrorism strategy to neutralise the ideological appeal of extremism, to address the root causes that breed extremist tendencies and to assist the states in surmounting socio-economic prob
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Bulls dominate stock market

Bulls dominate stock market

Stability in prices and bulls' dominance were the buzz word for the market movers where investors were in upbeat mood as they placed fresh deals in choice scrips on expectations that the banking, oil and gas scrips would perform well following their half-
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Bulls dominate stock market

Bulls dominate stock market

Stability in prices and bulls' dominance were the buzz word for the market movers where investors were in upbeat mood as they placed fresh deals in choice scrips on expectations that the banking, oil and gas scrips would perform well following their half-
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Iran to supply power to Gwadar port

Iran to supply power to Gwadar port

The Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Peshawar, Mohammad Hassan Imani, on Sunday said that Iran and Pakistan is negotiating cooperation in the development of the Gwadar Port, saying that his country is going to provide electricity to the p
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Iran to supply power to Gwadar port

Iran to supply power to Gwadar port

The Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Peshawar, Mohammad Hassan Imani, on Sunday said that Iran and Pakistan is negotiating cooperation in the development of the Gwadar Port, saying that his country is going to provide electricity to the p
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Badla investment up by 9.4 percent

Badla investment up by 9.4 percent

The badla investment at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) rose by 9.4 percent last week while rates stayed on their upper limit of 18 percent because of rise in equity prices and lenders' reluctance to release funds. The badla investment rose by 9.4 percent to
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Badla investment up by 9.4 percent

Badla investment up by 9.4 percent

The badla investment at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) rose by 9.4 percent last week while rates stayed on their upper limit of 18 percent because of rise in equity prices and lenders' reluctance to release funds. The badla investment rose by 9.4 percent to
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
World Bank president arrives

World Bank president arrives

World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn arrive here on a three-day visit to Pakistan. He will call on President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz during his stay. This visit will provide an opportunity for Wolfensohn to interact wi
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Reforms process seen slowing down

Reforms process seen slowing down

Donors, international financial institutions and stakeholders in economy believe that the process of reforms started in the early part of the Musharraf's government has largely slowed down after elevation of Shaukat Aziz as Prime Minister. They believe th
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Reforms process seen slowing down

Reforms process seen slowing down

Donors, international financial institutions and stakeholders in economy believe that the process of reforms started in the early part of the Musharraf's government has largely slowed down after elevation of Shaukat Aziz as Prime Minister. They believe th
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend in currency market

THE RUPEE: mixed trend in currency market

The rupee moved both ways against dollar in the currency market amid shortened week due to Kashmir Day holiday, money experts said. Range-bound trading was seen in the inter-bank market as the rupee showed mixed trend against dollar for buying and selling
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend in currency market

THE RUPEE: mixed trend in currency market

The rupee moved both ways against dollar in the currency market amid shortened week due to Kashmir Day holiday, money experts said. Range-bound trading was seen in the inter-bank market as the rupee showed mixed trend against dollar for buying and selling
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
'Qadeer had much bigger role in nuclear proliferation'

'Qadeer had much bigger role in nuclear proliferation'

The United States is investigating whether Pakistani scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan sold nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia and other countries, Time magazine reported on Sunday. The news weekly, citing a source in Pakistan's defence ministry, said that
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
13 killed in Iraq violence

13 killed in Iraq violence

At least 13 people were reported dead on Sunday as Iraqi security forces clashed with rebels in volatile Sunni Muslim districts north of Baghdad and the so-called triangle of death, officials said. Four people were killed and nine wounded when Iraqi secur
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
13 killed in Iraq violence

13 killed in Iraq violence

At least 13 people were reported dead on Sunday as Iraqi security forces clashed with rebels in volatile Sunni Muslim districts north of Baghdad and the so-called triangle of death, officials said. Four people were killed and nine wounded when Iraqi secur
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Inflation may touch 9 percent in FY05

Inflation may touch 9 percent in FY05

The recent increase in oil prices to accelerate the pace of inflation will touch the rate to around 9 percent during the current fiscal year on the back of rise in commodity prices and input costs, analysts said. Ali Farid, an economist at Al-Falah Securi
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Inflation may touch 9 percent in FY05

Inflation may touch 9 percent in FY05

The recent increase in oil prices to accelerate the pace of inflation will touch the rate to around 9 percent during the current fiscal year on the back of rise in commodity prices and input costs, analysts said. Ali Farid, an economist at Al-Falah Securi
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
16 killed in Basant festival

16 killed in Basant festival

The traditional Basant festival ended on Sunday night with a loss of life of at least 16 people, 10 in Lahore and six in Faisalabad, and injuring more than 500 in various Basant-related incidents. In addition to human loss Wapda lost million
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
16 killed in Basant festival

16 killed in Basant festival

The traditional Basant festival ended on Sunday night with a loss of life of at least 16 people, 10 in Lahore and six in Faisalabad, and injuring more than 500 in various Basant-related incidents. In addition to human loss Wapda lost million
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (February 06) and the forecast for Monday (February 07, 2005).
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week.(January 31 to February 04, 2005).

Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Refinery : ATTOCK REFINERY LIMITED - Year Ended 30-06-2004

Refinery : ATTOCK REFINERY LIMITED - Year Ended 30-06-2004

Though it is expected that there would be no significant and immediate WTO challenge to the oil sector, nevertheless ARL is fully geared to meet the possible challenges and has implemented plans to secure its market through quality products, cost effectiv
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Refinery : ATTOCK REFINERY LIMITED - Year Ended 30-06-2004

Refinery : ATTOCK REFINERY LIMITED - Year Ended 30-06-2004

Though it is expected that there would be no significant and immediate WTO challenge to the oil sector, nevertheless ARL is fully geared to meet the possible challenges and has implemented plans to secure its market through quality products, cost effectiv
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Arab aid: a proud tradition

Arab aid: a proud tradition

Arab ODA flows through many bilateral and multil-ateral channels; the OPEC fund is just one of them. In the oil boom years of the 1970s and early 1980s the Arab nations, including OPEC members, were known as particularly generous donors, but even in recen
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
SAARC member countries need more positive steps for common benefit

SAARC member countries need more positive steps for common benefit

The summit meeting of the SAARC Member Countries was this time going to be convened in Dhaka (Bangladesh) in January 2005. But had to be postponed due to the widespread disaster in the S.Asian countries. The Pakistan prime minister was expected to make hi
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Cotton, the major fibre crop of Pakistan

Cotton, the major fibre crop of Pakistan

Cotton is a major world fibre crop. It is grown under a very broad range of climates, soils and cultural practices. In Pakistan it was grown on approximately 3.0 million hectares in 2003-04. Prior to the introduction of man-made artificial fibres, it was
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Banners to spoil a national monument

Banners to spoil a national monument

We are a nation of hypocrites. We say 'I am proud to be a Pakistani' but we have no love for our country neither do we have nationalism within us. I write this letter with great pain in my heart because I cannot do anything to punish these hypocrites. I w
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Passport issue

Passport issue

Computerised passports have become a hot topic of discussion in the electronic as well as in print media. The main reason for this discussion is exclusion of the religion column from passports. Many private television channels have arranged discussions an
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Oil everywhere but no water in E Guinea capital

Oil everywhere but no water in E Guinea capital

In sub-Saharan Africa's third largest oil producer, it is getting increasingly difficult to have a drink of pure water, wash, cook or flush the toilet in the tiny nation's island capital. Despite the windfall of oil revenues, there has been little improve
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
Experimental Portuguese stem cell procedure offers hope to paralysed

Experimental Portuguese stem cell procedure offers hope to paralysed

An experimental stem cell treatment, currently only performed at an ageing public hospital in Portugal, is raising hopes that thousands left paralysed by accidents will once again be able to walk. The procedure involves the removal of tissue from a patien
Published 07 Feb, 2005 12:00am
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