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Print - 2005-04-05
Nepal's king makes rare address to military

Nepal's king makes rare address to military

Nepal's King Gyanendra, in his first address to the military since he seized power, on Monday urged the security forces to crush a long-running revolt by Maoist rebels, accusing the militants of "terrorism". Gyanendra fired the government in February, det
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Sharon vows settlement expansion

Sharon vows settlement expansion

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon pledged on Monday to push ahead with expansion of a large Jewish settlement near Jerusalem, despite US concerns and Palestinian protests it would cut them off from the city. "I don't see construction in the E-1 area as
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Hungarian jailed for 3 years for spying on Ericsson

Hungarian jailed for 3 years for spying on Ericsson

A 26-year-old Hungarian was sentenced to three years in prison in Sweden on Monday after being found guilty of spying on telecom giant Ericsson, the chief prosecutor in the case said. The man said he had hacked into Ericsson's computers to expose security
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Bush rolls out red carpet for Yushchenko

Bush rolls out red carpet for Yushchenko

US President George W. Bush pledged Monday to help Ukraine battle corruption and join Nato and the World Trade Organisation as he rolled out the red carpet for Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko. The US president downplayed Yushchenko's move to pull ou
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Sterling loses ground to buoyant dollar

Sterling loses ground to buoyant dollar

Sterling slipped against a broadly firmer dollar on Monday but held steady on the euro as investors consolidated their position at the start of the week which will see a Bank of England interest rate decision. Sterling hit a four-week high on the trade-we
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Dollar jumps above 108 yen

Dollar jumps above 108 yen

The dollar vaulted to its highest level against the yen in over five months on Monday as investors bet higher interest rates would continue to support the US currency. The greenback's resilience in the face of disappointing US payrolls data on Friday chee
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Indian shares unchanged

Indian shares unchanged

Indian shares were unchanged on Monday weighed down by record high world prices of crude oil, the country's biggest import. The 30-issue Mumbai Stock Exchange closed down 0.01 percent at 6,604.42 points, but software and cement shares rose and traders sai
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Widespread selling grips corporate bonds

Widespread selling grips corporate bonds

Widespread selling gripped the European corporate bond markets on Monday as investors caved in to recent spread widening and looked to dump credit wherever they could find buyers. Bonds of major car makers were once again in the spotlight, with spreads on
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Widespread selling grips corporate bonds

Widespread selling grips corporate bonds

Widespread selling gripped the European corporate bond markets on Monday as investors caved in to recent spread widening and looked to dump credit wherever they could find buyers. Bonds of major car makers were once again in the spotlight, with spreads on
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Britain's top share index slips; BP and Burren Energy gain

Britain's top share index slips; BP and Burren Energy gain

Shares in Britain's top companies closed near two-month lows on Monday after oil prices raced to all-time highs and threatened to fuel inflation, although oil major BP and other oil stocks rose. The FTSE 100 share index ended down 17.3 points, or 0.4 perc
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
LME metals rally at close after dollar-led selling

LME metals rally at close after dollar-led selling

Base metals were mostly higher on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on Monday, supported by late short covering after drifting lower in early trade on a firmer dollar, traders said. But with recording-breaking oil prices casting a cloud over the economic gr
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
New York cotton closes mixed

New York cotton closes mixed

Cotton futures settled mixed Monday in activity dominated by small speculators in quiet dealings, with the market seen staying in a band over the next few sessions, brokers said. The New York Board of Trade's key May contract eased 0.20 cent to end at 52.
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Gold slips in Europe

Gold slips in Europe

Gold prices slipped on Monday afternoon in Europe, with sentiment faltering due to dollar strength against the euro and yen, dealers said. Spot gold dropped to $423.05/423.80 per troy ounce by 1555 GMT from $425.80/426.50 late on Friday in New York. Deale
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Oil slips after hitting record

Oil slips after hitting record

Oil soared to a record over $58 a barrel on Monday, adding pressure on producer cartel Opec to hike supplies, before profit-taking by speculators eased prices into negative territory. US crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange peaked at $58.28 a barrel
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Oil slips after hitting record

Oil slips after hitting record

Oil soared to a record over $58 a barrel on Monday, adding pressure on producer cartel Opec to hike supplies, before profit-taking by speculators eased prices into negative territory. US crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange peaked at $58.28 a barrel
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
EU plans no move against Syngenta over illegal GMO

EU plans no move against Syngenta over illegal GMO

EU authorities plan no action against the manufacturer of an unauthorised genetically modified (GMO) maize that found its way into Europe, and will leave the matter to the United States, the EU executive said on Monday. Two weeks ago Swiss agrochemicals g
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Thai rubber down

Thai rubber down

Thai rubber futures slid on Monday due to technical sales in the absence of fresh demand and were approaching key resistance at 51.0 baht per kg, brokers said. Overall volume dropped as 74 contracts of ribbed smoked sheet number three (RSS3) were traded c
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Chinese premier to be asked to approve Thal power projects

Chinese premier to be asked to approve Thal power projects

Pakistan will ask the Chinese Premier to approve 600 MW Thar coal power projects (300 MW each) and for sending back the Gomal zam dam contractors to resume work on the project, official sources told Business Recorder. "Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz w
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Aptpma's proposals for budget and trade policy

Aptpma's proposals for budget and trade policy

All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills association (APTPMA) has made the following suggestions proposals for the next federal budget. Whereas it is a known fact that the textile processing sector is one of the most value-added and export-oriented sectors o
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Balochistan tangle

Balochistan tangle

President Musharraf in an interaction with the TV channel anchorpersons on Friday said that the government was doing a lot in Balochistan by implementing various development projects in the area, which somehow are not to the liking of a few sardars. He as
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Car bookings

Car bookings

This is in response to the letter by Iqbal Mirza that appeared in the Business Recorder on Monday, March 21, 2005. Though we welcome comments and suggestions from our valued customers however what Mirza has mentioned in his letter does not reflect
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Pope followers finding solace in cyberspace

Pope followers finding solace in cyberspace

Mourners from around the world turned to the Internet to track the waning hours of Pope John Paul II's life and shared their anguish over his death with a global community in cyberspace. Developments on the pope's final days dominated major portals such a
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Anomalies and lacunae in I.T. ordinance-II

Anomalies and lacunae in I.T. ordinance-II

It is therefore imperative that this notional income should not be taxed. In case the government (in fact CBR) is bent upon promoting riba despite tall claims of eliminating exploitation from the economy, then the following amendments should be made makin
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
The best way to big boost in agro-based exports

The best way to big boost in agro-based exports

Reviewing the quarterly goals of the Food, Agriculture and Livestock Ministry, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz is reported to have emphasised the need of taking new initiatives and attracting investors in the agro-based industries to make the best of the huge
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Expanding the tax net

Expanding the tax net

The drive to identify new taxpayers that the Collectorate of Sales Tax (Enforcement) launched last October is reported to have led to the detection of 18,224 cases which need to be registered as taxpayers under the Sales Tax Act. These include different c
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Malik elected PFBA secretary general

Malik elected PFBA secretary general

Former Lahore Township Industries Association (LTIA) chairman and LCCI Standing Committee on Labour Convener Tahir Javed Malik has been elected Secretary-General of the Pakistan-France Business Alliance (PFBA), while Shabbir Ahmad got the President's slot
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
LHC summons DAG and AG in stove burst cases

LHC summons DAG and AG in stove burst cases

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to Deputy Attorney General (DAG) of Pakistan and Advocate General (AG) of Punjab and directed the respondent government to submit the report by April 06 pertaining to stove burst incidents since 1996 and step
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
5,918 proclaimed offenders held in first quarter

5,918 proclaimed offenders held in first quarter

The Capital City Police Lahore (CCPL) apprehended 5,918 proclaimed offenders (POs) and court absconders during the first quarter of the current year, while 747 members of 160 criminal gangs were also arrested, while looted and stolen property worth Rs 109
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Police station on occupied land: Court issues notice

Police station on occupied land: Court issues notice

A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notice to SHO Changa Manga police station for April 25, and directed him to explain as to why police constructed police station on the land owned by the petitioner. The petitioner contended before
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Chinese investors keen to invest in SIE

Chinese investors keen to invest in SIE

Chinese businessmen delegation Leader Xie Boyang currently visiting Pakistan has said: Our entrepreneurs have come to explore opportunities of co-operation between the two countries especially in the field of industry. There were ample opportunities for s
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Chinese investors call on Punjab governor

Chinese investors call on Punjab governor

Punjab Government will provide free of cost plots in Sundar Industrial Estate (SIE) to every Chinese investor bringing more than dollars 20 million investment. Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) stated this while talking to a high-po
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Ample water for Kharif season expected

Ample water for Kharif season expected

Agriculture experts hoped that the snowmelt from the heavy snowfall is also expected to ensure good water availability in the subsequent Kharif FY06 season. There will probably be no water shortage in Punjab and Sindh during early Kharif FY06, they added.
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Pakistani businessmen urged to invest in Nigeria

Pakistani businessmen urged to invest in Nigeria

Nigerian High Commissioner, Senator Umer El-Gash Maina has urged the Pakistani entrepreneurs to make investment in Nigeria, as his country was desirous of forging closer relations with Pakistan. He was talking to LCCI SVP Sohail Lashari and VP Sheikh Moha
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Cheema leaves for Germany

Cheema leaves for Germany

Punjab Industries, Commerce and Investment Minister Muhammad Ajmal Cheema has left on Monday for Germany on a three-day visit. He will attend there the business conference of multinational company, 'Metro' there.
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Rs 41 billion allocated to procure wheat in Punjab

Rs 41 billion allocated to procure wheat in Punjab

The Punjab government has allocated Rs 41 billion for the procurement of 3.5 million tons of wheat from growers on cash payment during the current harvesting season. In an interview with APP here on Monday, Punjab Food Secretary Shahid Hussain Raja said t
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
New goods train

New goods train

The Pakistan Railways has decided to launch a fast goods train from Faisalabad Dry Port to Karachi ports from April 11, 2005. According to a spokesman, for the Faisalabad Dry Port Trust the train will reach Faisalabad at 2.0 am, while its departure from h
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Gogera canal closure affects crops

Gogera canal closure affects crops

The continuous unscheduled closure of Gogera branch canal for the last two and a half months has badly affected various crops in dozens of villages of the district. This was claimed by Labour Party Pakistan (LPP) Toba Tek Singh Secretary-General Tariq Mah
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Railways earns over Rs 3.88 billion in 9 months

Railways earns over Rs 3.88 billion in 9 months

Pakistan Railways (PR) has earned over Rs 3.88 billion during the first nine months of the current financial year from freight sector business, which is over Rs 730 million more as compared to the corresponding period. Sources in the PR's freight sector t
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (April 04) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 05, 2005).
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Railways earns over Rs 3.88 billion in 9 months

Railways earns over Rs 3.88 billion in 9 months

Pakistan Railways (PR) has earned over Rs 3.88 billion during the first nine months of the current financial year from freight sector business, which is over Rs 730 million more as compared to the corresponding period. Sources in the PR's freight sector t
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Key stock market movements at 1800 GMT on April 04

Key stock market movements at 1800 GMT on April 04

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 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
70 MMA activists booked under anti-terrorism act

70 MMA activists booked under anti-terrorism act

More than 70 activists of the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA), including its local leaders, have been booked under the anti-terrorism act. All nominated leaders and workers were already in police custody as they had been picked up from different parts of th
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Youth advised to get IT education to combat economic war

Youth advised to get IT education to combat economic war

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Nouraiz Shakoor Khan said that present was an age of information technology and youth should equip themselves with modern education to combat economic war continuing world over and put Pakistan on the r
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Monday (April 04, 2005).

Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Sialkot Dry Port cuts export freight

Sialkot Dry Port cuts export freight

The management of Sialkot Dry Port Trust has with immediate effect reduced the export freight charges to facilitate exporters. This was announced by Sialkot Dry Port Trust Chairman Mehboob A Shaikh told newsmen here on Monday. He said despite increase in
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (April 04, 2005).

Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
LSE will send demutualisation report to SECP

LSE will send demutualisation report to SECP

The Board of Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) in its meeting on Monday discussed the issue of demutualisation and matters about its implementation and resolved to send the report on it prepared by LSE to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (April 04) and for Tuesday (April 05, 2005).
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Efforts on to support rights of disabled: Zobaida

Efforts on to support rights of disabled: Zobaida

Minister for Social Welfare and Special Education Zobaida Jalal on Monday said the government was making efforts to support the rights of persons with disabilities. Addressing a workshop for persons with disabilities, she said the government has ratified
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Bidding for Islamabad fire fighting equipment on April 8

Bidding for Islamabad fire fighting equipment on April 8

The bidding to procure new state-of-the-art fire fighting equipment at a cost of Rs 300 million would be held on Friday (April 8), sources said. Five national and international firms involved in making fire-extinguishing equipment have been pre-qualified
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Pakistani team to attend Pope's funeral

Pakistani team to attend Pope's funeral

A five-member delegation headed by Minister for Religious Affairs, Zakat and Ushr, Muhammad Ijaz-ul-Haq would attend the funeral of Pope John Paul-II at Vatican. The delegation includes Parliamentary Secretary for Minorities Affairs Professor Mushtaq Vict
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
NA-271 by-election: postal ballot forms available with ROs: CEC

NA-271 by-election: postal ballot forms available with ROs: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan, Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar has announced that last date for submission of applications for issuance of postal ballot to the Returning Officer by the voters of Constituency No NA-271 Kharan-cum-Panjgur can be made t
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Prime Minister forms body to review Zakat system

Prime Minister forms body to review Zakat system

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday constituted a high level committee to review the system of Zakat in the country. The committee, to be headed by Minister for Religious Affairs Muhammad Ijazul Haq will submit its recommendations within four weeks. The
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Tench Bazar phones to be restored in 48 hours: PTCL

Tench Bazar phones to be restored in 48 hours: PTCL

The spokesman for the Islamabad Telecom Region on Monday said that at least 800 phone numbers of Tench Bhatta Bazar and adjacent areas of Rawalpindi, affected due to fire, would be restored within the next 48 hours. Fire broke out in small shops in Dispen
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Kharif crops to have 24 percent more water this year: Bosan

Kharif crops to have 24 percent more water this year: Bosan

The Federal Minister for Agriculture Sikandar Hayyat Bosan on Monday said the Kharif crops would have 24 per cent excessive water this year as compared to the previous year. Speaking in a PTV programme, he said last year Kharif crops got 59 lac (maf) whil
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (April 04, 2005).

Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
NWFP governor meets Prime Minister

NWFP governor meets Prime Minister

With growing MMA-Establishment confrontation serving as the backdrop, NWFP Governor Khalilur Rehman met Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz here on Monday and sought guidance on how to bridle the headstrong provincial government. Under sharper focus, however, was
Published 05 Apr, 2005 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 (April 04, 2005).

Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
AJK government to ensure Kashmir bus security: foreign office

AJK government to ensure Kashmir bus security: foreign office

The Foreign Office assured here on Monday that the Government of Azad Kashmir had taken steps to ensure the safety of the Kashmir Bus Service during its operation in its territory. Foreign office spokesman, Jalil Abbas Jilani reiterated that the acceptanc
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (April 04, 2005).

Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Beijing's role acknowledged

Beijing's role acknowledged

On the eve of the visit of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao from Tuesday, the Foreign Office has acknowledged that Beijing had been supporting the efforts to bring about a thaw between Islamabad and New Delhi. Answering questions at his weekly news conference h
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan to host oil and gas conference in London

Pakistan to host oil and gas conference in London

Petroleum Minister Amanullah Jadoon has said Pakistan will host oil and gas conference in London to attract investment in this sector by the end of the current month. He said this while inaugurating a two-day oil and gas conference on generation and accum
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 04, 2005).

Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Regional/Sub-Regional O
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Government pursuing HRD strategy: Musharraf

Government pursuing HRD strategy: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf on Monday said Pakistan, having achieved economic turnaround, is now focused on a long-term human resource development strategy with a thrust on improvement in key health and education sectors. The president, while talki
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 04, 2005).

Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F protest day on April 8

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F protest day on April 8

Central leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidri has said that a country wide protest day would be observed on April 8 against the police firing in Gugranwala. Condemning police for opening fire on National Assembly member Qazi Hami
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 04, 2005).

Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 04, 2005).

Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Arbab chairs PML meeting

Arbab chairs PML meeting

A meeting of Pakistan Muslim League leaders of District Shahdadkot was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister and President PML Sindh Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim at Chief Minister House here on Sunday. In the meeting, Sardar Shabbir Ahmed Khan Chandio wa
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 04, 2005).

Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Proposals invited for KWSB's restructuring

Proposals invited for KWSB's restructuring

Managing Director Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) Brigadier Iftikhar Haider has asked the concerned officials to finalise proposals regarding restructuring of the Water board. The MD was addressing a one-day workshop held here in this connection w
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Deserving students to get Rs one billion scholarships

Deserving students to get Rs one billion scholarships

The government of Pakistan has constituted a scholarship fund worth rupees one billion for the deserving students keen to seek admission to prestigious institutions of higher learning across the country on the basis of merit. This was stated by Higher Edu
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Haj pilgrims selection criteria proposed

Haj pilgrims selection criteria proposed

The Senate Standing Committee on Religious Affairs has recommended that balloting for selection of Haj pilgrims be done away with and selection be made from applicants on 'first come, first served basis'. The committee, which met in Parliament House here
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Government embarks on Rs 300 million water supply project

Government embarks on Rs 300 million water supply project

The government of Pakistan has embarked upon a Rs 300 million project to address the drinking water shortage problem in the country. Work on the project would be kicked off by July this year. Talking to APP here on Monday, State Minister for Environment,
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 5 paisa loss in open market

THE RUPEE: 5 paisa loss in open market

The rupee gave up it weekend firmness against the dollar in the open market on Monday, showing five paisa loss on the buying and selling counters at Rs 59.75 and 59.85, moneychangers said. According to the market sources, there was no major demand by the
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Rabi-ul-Awwal may commence from April 11

Rabi-ul-Awwal may commence from April 11

Eid-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) would be observed in the country on Friday (April 22) as the first day of Rabi-ul-Awwal 1426-Hijri is likely to commence from Monday, the April 11. Pakistan Meteorological Department spokesman informed here on Monday there was no c
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 5 paisa loss in open market

THE RUPEE: 5 paisa loss in open market

The rupee gave up it weekend firmness against the dollar in the open market on Monday, showing five paisa loss on the buying and selling counters at Rs 59.75 and 59.85, moneychangers said. According to the market sources, there was no major demand by the
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Dry weather forecast

Dry weather forecast

The current spell of heat would persist in Karachi with temperatures ranging between 39°C and 40°C on Tuesday, said the weather report issued by Pakistan Meteorological Department here on Monday. Meanwhile, the highest maximum temperature, 42°C was regist
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
Sugar: CHASHMA SUGAR MILLS LIMITED - Year Ended 30-09-2004

Sugar: CHASHMA SUGAR MILLS LIMITED - Year Ended 30-09-2004

During the year under review the company generated sales in the sum of Rs 1.453 billion as against Rs 576.60 million recorded in the previous year and showed remarkable growth by registering 152% increase. There has been substantial increase in output of
Published 05 Apr, 2005 12:00am
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