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Print - 2005-05-01
Glowing tributes paid to Dr Munir

Glowing tributes paid to Dr Munir

Diplomats, nuclear scientists, and politicians in a function here paid glowing tributes to (late) Dr Munir Ahmed Khan for his vision, patriotism, and contribution to Pakistan's nuclear programme. Dr Munir Khan had been the chairman of the Pakistan Atomic
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Medical assistance to gastro-enteritis patients ordered

Medical assistance to gastro-enteritis patients ordered

Chairman Senate Mohammedmian Soomro has expressed his grave concern over the reports that hundreds of people in Sindh, particularly those of Jaccobabad and its surrounding areas, were suffering from gastro-enteritis and other such diseases due to use of c
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
MoST to conduct survey for extension of continental shelf

MoST to conduct survey for extension of continental shelf

Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) would conduct a survey for the extension of continental shelf of Pakistan from 200M to 350M. In this respect, a project costing millions of rupees has been approved which will be executed by the National Institute
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Beggars

Beggars

There are more beggars in our country than any other. They are found in all places like public parks, gardens, market places, streets and lanes as well as trains and buses. They not only present a sorry sight for everyone, including foreigners but they ar
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Education for all

Education for all

Education is the birth-right of every citizen, just like the right to have proper health care, just like the right to vote. It is another question whether the government can provide it or not. But without education, we can't expect the people to contribut
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Rape of Nanjing captured by Chinese memorial

Rape of Nanjing captured by Chinese memorial

"Kill you, kill you," Zhu Ling chanted softly as her outstretched palms made a slapping motion in the direction of a life-sized cut-out of an armed Japanese soldier. The 14-year-old student had kept mostly silent throughout her field trip to the Nanjing M
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Dubai takes construction to new heights with world's tallest tower

Dubai takes construction to new heights with world's tallest tower

Pushing its bid to make its mark on the international map, booming Dubai has once again taken construction to the extreme by building what will become the world's tallest tower. The foundation work for Burj Dubai (Dubai Tower), whose height remains a secr
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Self-reliant approach needed for federal budget-II

Self-reliant approach needed for federal budget-II

Tax Evasion: Tax avoidance under exemptions and facilities available under the tax laws is not illegal. However, tax evasion is illegal immoral and unethical. This has been having telling effect on the finances of the country. Based on research study of N
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Easing visas for business travellers

Easing visas for business travellers

During the recent days, Pakistan has been participating in some high profile activities aimed at South-South economic co-operation. Earlier this month it was the host to a ministerial council meeting of the Asian Co-operation Dialogue, which aside from pa
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Water management

Water management

Life is not possible without water. However, this basic requirement is scarce and could only be made available to the households at a great cost. In Pakistan, increased population, urbanisation and industrial development have, over the years, placed immen
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
MCCI seeks advisory body in PIA

MCCI seeks advisory body in PIA

President Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI), Mughis A Sheikh has urged Chairman PIA to consider formation of Advisory Committee for the organisation, having representatives from Chambers of Commerce & Industry. In a statement issued here Saturd
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Railway Training College to get university status

Railway Training College to get university status

Federal Minister for Railways, Mian Shamim Haider has said that Railway Training College Walton would soon be given status of University and a summary in this regard would be sent to Prime Minister of Pakistan. He was speaking at the 103rd Graduation Awar
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Conference on economy concludes

Conference on economy concludes

The Lahore School of Economics first annual conference on 'Management of the Pakistan Economy' concluded here on Saturday. In the concluding session, Dr Moazam Mehmud from International Labour Organisation (ILO) gave out recommendations adopted during the
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
OSIM launching 25 outlets in Pakistan

OSIM launching 25 outlets in Pakistan

OSIM International Limited, a global leader in healthy lifestyle products expected to be a US $1 billion company by the end of this fiscal year, is set to capture the Pakistani market through its partnership with Bee Enterprises Ltd OSIM Pakistan is an ex
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
MMA demands early local government polls on party basis

MMA demands early local government polls on party basis

The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) has demanded of the government to immediately announce the schedule of local government elections, which must be held on party basis. MMA president Qazi Hussain Ahmad told newsmen after the meeting of the supreme council
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Hearing in Hashmi case put off

Hearing in Hashmi case put off

An accountability court on Saturday recorded partial statement of acting president PML-N Javed Hashmi MNA and adjourned the proceedings till May 09. Javed Hashmi was produced before the court, amid stringent security measures. A number of PML-N workers we
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
ANF seizes huge quantity of heroin

ANF seizes huge quantity of heroin

Anti Narcotic Force (ANF) Punjab, during process of checking at Allama Iqbal International Airport, has seized huge quantity of fine quality heroin from the possession of foreigners and registered cases against them, during the last couple of weeks. Accor
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Indian CEC briefed about LG elections system

Indian CEC briefed about LG elections system

Indian Chief Election Commissioner T.S. Krishna visited the office of provincial Election Commissioner here on Saturday. Chief Election Commissioner Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar and other officials were also present on the occasion. T.S. Krishna was briefed
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Election of ICCI chief on May 10 in Jeddah

Election of ICCI chief on May 10 in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia and Iran are in the run for the office of President of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) for the remaining one-year term. The office of head of the ICCI fell vacant after the demise of Ismail Abu Dawood. The election of ICCI
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Punjab to set up small hydel-power dams

Punjab to set up small hydel-power dams

The Punjab government has planned to establish the small hydel-power dams in Punjab in active collaboration with the private sector and the provincial government would soon announce a special package of incentives for the private sector for this purpose.
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
'Indo-US strategic partnership not against Pakistan's interest'

'Indo-US strategic partnership not against Pakistan's interest'

Indo-American strategic partnership is not against the fundamental interests of Pakistan, however, indigenously tailored economic and political policies are must to survive economically in new emerging world order, said President Pakistan Awami Party Gene
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Railways to announce Rs 7.5 billion profit

Railways to announce Rs 7.5 billion profit

Railways Minister Shamim Haider has stressed upon engineers to tour four provinces to apprise themselves about a true picture regarding construction of big dams in the country. He was speaking in a seminar on the construction of dams held under the auspic
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Railways to announce Rs 7.5 billion profit

Railways to announce Rs 7.5 billion profit

Railways Minister Shamim Haider has stressed upon engineers to tour four provinces to apprise themselves about a true picture regarding construction of big dams in the country. He was speaking in a seminar on the construction of dams held under the auspic
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Lawyers' fraternity termed vital part of society

Lawyers' fraternity termed vital part of society

Chief Minister Punjab, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said the lawyers fraternity is a vital part of society, therefore people should help strengthen lawyers' community for the betterment of society. Addressing the Lawyers Convention organised by the Pakistan
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Use of 'My Lord', 'His Lordship' for judges opposed

Use of 'My Lord', 'His Lordship' for judges opposed

Pakistan Lawyers Forum President A.K. Dogar has written a letter to Pakistan Chief Justice, requesting him to direct the lawyers not to use the British titles like "My Lord" and "His Lordship" for the judges of the superior courts. He contended that such
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Ulema conference on population and development

Ulema conference on population and development

Population welfare minister Chaudhry Shahbaz Hussain said the International Ulema Conference on Population and Development will be held in Islamabad from May 4-6. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will inaugurate the conference. Imam-e-Kaaba, Imam Masjid-e-Nabv
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Ban on cable system demanded

Ban on cable system demanded

A senior member of the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) M D Tahir has sent a letter to religious minister and cabinet division with prayer to ban the cable system in the country within fortnight, otherwise he will approach the court of law agains
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Vocational training council's role lauded

Vocational training council's role lauded

Punjab Minister for Zakat and Ushr, Mian Khadim Hussain Wattoo has said that Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC) was ensuring 100 percent appropriate utilisation of zakat funds by imparting technical training to the deserving people through vocation
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
WWO rally demands repealing of anti-labour laws

WWO rally demands repealing of anti-labour laws

Activists of Working Women Organisation (WWO) held a protest demonstration in front of the Lahore Press Club on Saturday in connection with May Day, to condemn dearness, gender discrimination, contract system and amendments in labour laws. Dozens of women
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
KUJ rally on May 3

KUJ rally on May 3

The Karachi Union of Journalists is organising a rally on May 3 at 5.00 pm to mark the World Press Freedom Day. The rally would start from Karachi Press Club and culminate at Shaheen Complex. A number of politicians, writers, intellectuals, HR activists,
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Thousands of anti-aircraft rounds recovered

Thousands of anti-aircraft rounds recovered

Frontier Corps, Zhob Militia recovered thousands of rounds of anti aircraft guns from Qamadin Karez area. According to a FC spokesman Commandant Zhob Militia got a tip off on April 29 that some miscreants have dumped illicit ammunition for carrying out su
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
ARD team to visit Dera Bugti on May 5

ARD team to visit Dera Bugti on May 5

Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD), Secretary General Zafar Iqbal Jhagra Saturday announced that a delegation of the alliance would visit Dera Bugti on May 5 to express solidarity with Nawab Akbar Bugti. He said the delegation would meet Nawab Ak
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
EPB to participate in Kashgar fair

EPB to participate in Kashgar fair

Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) has decided to participate in Kashgar-Central South Asia Economic Trade and Commodities Fair being held at China from May 10 to 12. The Bureau has invited Pakistani exporters dealing in textile and textile products, cotton fa
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Members boycott FPCCI managing body meeting

Members boycott FPCCI managing body meeting

A large number of life members and members of the managing committee of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) boycotted the managing committee meeting held in Lahore on Saturday to bring changes in Articles and Memorandum of
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Poultry price

Poultry price

The Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA), Punjab Zone, has announced that prices of poultry products will be brought down to its normal level within next two weeks. In a press statement issued here on Saturday, PPA Punjab zone chairman Dr Hassan Sarosh Akra
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
'Foreign investors show confidence in Pakistan'

'Foreign investors show confidence in Pakistan'

State Minister for Finance Omar Ayub said on Friday the decision of Metro Company to invest 200 million dollars in Pakistan clearly showed that foreign organisations had great confidence in the country, adding the investing environment in Pakistan was ver
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Ibad calls to check marine pollution

Ibad calls to check marine pollution

Sindh Governor, Dr Ishratul Ibad has directed to formulate a comprehensive plan to check marine pollution. Presiding over a meeting at Governor House to review the increasing pollution in coastal areas here on Saturday, he said that there was no co-ordina
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
'CDGK puts Karachi on path to development'

'CDGK puts Karachi on path to development'

City Nazim Naimatullah Khan on Saturday said that the city government, despite confronting major obstacles since its inception has put the Karachi on the path to development and progress and vowed to work for its betterment in future. Addressing members o
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Employers' cooperation sought for protection of workers' rights

Employers' cooperation sought for protection of workers' rights

The government is taking every possible step for the welfare of working classes. This was stated by Sindh Minister for Labour, Transport and Industry, Mohammad Adil Siddiqui, in his message on the occasion of the May Day. He said: "In the present day era
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
SHC orders issuance of contempt notices to SPCBL

SHC orders issuance of contempt notices to SPCBL

A division bench of the Sindh High Court, comprising Justice Sarmad Jalal Osmany and Justice Azizullah M Memon, ordered to issue contempt notices to Saudi Pak Commercial Bank Ltd (SPCBL) on contempt plea filed by First Prudential Modaraba, First Pak Modar
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Naimat presents Rs 42.791 billion CDGK draft budget for 2005-06

Naimat presents Rs 42.791 billion CDGK draft budget for 2005-06

City Nazim Naimatullah Khan presented Rs 42.791 billion City District Government Karachi (CDGK) draft budget for 2005-06 before the City Council Karachi on Saturday. Total receipts, according to the draft budget, stand Rs 42.971 billion, with a surplus of
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
UHS students advised

UHS students advised

The vice-chancellor of University of Health Sciences (UHS), Professor Malik Hussain Mubashar has said the varsity had the vision to develop an original research culture in Pakistan and intended to produce more and more high class scholars in medical scien
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
TCP floats second tender for cotton sale

TCP floats second tender for cotton sale

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has floated the second tender for the export as well as local sale of 60,000 bales of cotton from the crop of 2004-05. TCP Chairman Syed Masood Alam Rizvi said here on Saturday the Corporation will sell cotton to
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Shujaat for encouraging other sports

Shujaat for encouraging other sports

Pakistan Muslim League (Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain asked the government that beside cricket other sports should also be encouraged and specially those games, which represented our culture and traditions. He said this while distributing trophies
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Nawaz for closer understanding between ARD and MMA

Nawaz for closer understanding between ARD and MMA

Former Prime Minister and PML-N chief, Mian Nawaz Sharif has called for closer understanding between all democratic forces including ARD and MMA for launching joint struggle for restoration of true democracy in the country. He was talking to the central M
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
PTC holds workshop on report writing skills

PTC holds workshop on report writing skills

Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) arranged a one-day workshop on the "Report Writing Skills" for the district reporters of the NWFP at a local hotel. Journalists from the main tobacco growing areas ie Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, Mansehra, Nowsehra and the remo
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
'US holds Pakistan in high esteem'

'US holds Pakistan in high esteem'

"The United States considers Pakistan as a strategic partner and holds her in high esteem for rendering valuable co-operation," said Stephen Hadley, National Security Advisor to President Bush. In a meeting with Ambassador Jehangir Karamat in his office h
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Foundation laying of Bostan hospital today

Foundation laying of Bostan hospital today

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Sikander Hayat Khan will lay the foundation stone of the 50-bed hospital at Sehensa town in Kotli district with a cost of Rs70 million here on Sunday. Brisk preparations are under way for the ceremony of hospit
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Amnesty International briefed on status of women in Pakistan

Amnesty International briefed on status of women in Pakistan

Executive Director of Parliamentarians Commission on Human Rights MNA Kashmala Tariq held a meeting with an official of the London-based human rights watchdog Amnesty International (AI) here late Friday and briefed her women issues in Pakistan. Kashmala T
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Pakistani child's liver transplanted in India

Pakistani child's liver transplanted in India

A Pakistani child has become the first patient in India to undergo a liver transplant. The patient, Rafiq Khan from Lahore, was suffering from genetic disorder, which could not be interacted with the liver transplant. The surgery of liver transplant was p
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
PTCL to launch three-in-one facility

PTCL to launch three-in-one facility

Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) would soon launch a three-in-one facility to enable its subscribers enjoying telephone, cable television and DSL (Internet) services, all through one line. PTCL Senior Executive Vice President (Human Reso
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Two dacoits killed

Two dacoits killed

Two notorious dacoits, Akram alias Akku Athwal and Saif Athwal, were killed in a police encounter, which continued two hours near 584-GB, in Lundianwala police station area, while their three accomplices managed to escape here on Saturday morning. Police
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Man kills wife and daughters

Man kills wife and daughters

A poverty stricken father strangulated his three minor daughters and wife in a village, Mauze Kaley Wala near here in wee hours of Saturday. According to reports, Ehsanullah used to quarrel with his wife Tanzila over monetary problems. She left for her pa
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Message for media on the Labour Day

Message for media on the Labour Day

The Employers' Federation of Pakistan (EFP) believes that labour constitute one of the most important elements for the economic development and progress of the country. The workers, therefore, must be assured of reasonable and equitable treatment with a s
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
24 homeopathic dispensaries to be set up in NWFP

24 homeopathic dispensaries to be set up in NWFP

NWFP Governor Khalil-ur-Rehman on Saturday said the provincial government is giving due importance to homeopathic as well as to Tib-e-Unani systems of medicines. Talking to a 15-member representatives delegation comprising homeopathic physicians of the pr
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Gloves manufacturers to visit India from May 18

Gloves manufacturers to visit India from May 18

A 10-member delegation of Pakistan Gloves Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PGMEA) will visit India from May 18 to learn more about the Indian advanced cleaner production technology. PGMEA former Chairman Muhammad Anwar Butt disclosed this while ta
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
NPO suggests steps to raise industrial productivity

NPO suggests steps to raise industrial productivity

Pakistani organisations, especially in the industrial sector, are still facing structural weaknesses, which result in poor productivity.. Unless these organisations/industries overcome these limitations, the manufacturers will not be able to compete in th
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
South Asia no longer a disturbed region: Karamat

South Asia no longer a disturbed region: Karamat

Ambassador to US, Jehangir Karamat has said that South Asia was no longer the disturbed region that it once was, problems and unresolved issues remained but strategies had changed. "India and Pakistan have moved to the process of an institutionalised dial
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
UK Chief of General Staff due today

UK Chief of General Staff due today

British Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Mike Jackson arrives here on Sunday at the invitation of Pakistan Army. The aim of the visit is to cement the already strong relationship between the armed forces of the United Kingdom and Pakistan. General
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
KESC asks consumers to help utility over come deficiency

KESC asks consumers to help utility over come deficiency

Karachi Electric Supply Corporation has asked the consumers to control their electricity consumption in order to help the power utility overcome deficiency in the city. A senior official of the power utility told Business Recorder on Saturday that
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
MoU signed for boosting industrial productivity

MoU signed for boosting industrial productivity

The National Productivity Organisation (NPO) and Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday after a seminar on 'Productivity enhancement through ICT-M as Productivity tool in SME Sector'. Chief o
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Government claims of economic growth termed baseless

Government claims of economic growth termed baseless

Speakers at a roundtable talk on 'The Claims of Economic Growth in the Country and the Actual Situation of Poverty, Unemployment and Price Hike' said that all government claims regarding economic growth were baseless and the government was misguiding the
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
National Assembly session summoned

National Assembly session summoned

President General Pervez Musharraf has summoned the National Assembly to meet in the Parliament building on Monday, May 02, at 1700 hours. The President summoned the National Assembly session in exercise of power conferred on him by clause (1) of the arti
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Prime Minister reviews urea availability, supply position

Prime Minister reviews urea availability, supply position

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday chaired a meeting to review the current availability and supply position of urea in the country, as well as its future requirements. He said that two-thirds of the country's population lives in rural areas and the b
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Abolition of three percent further tax demanded

Abolition of three percent further tax demanded

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and industry (FPCCI) Vice President Engineer M.A. Jabbar has emphasised the need for developing infrastructure to support modern and efficient economy. He was speaking at the pre-budget conference organised by t
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Abolition of three percent further tax demanded

Abolition of three percent further tax demanded

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and industry (FPCCI) Vice President Engineer M.A. Jabbar has emphasised the need for developing infrastructure to support modern and efficient economy. He was speaking at the pre-budget conference organised by t
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Malaysian minister meets President

Malaysian minister meets President

Malaysian Home Minister Dato Azam bin Khalid here on Saturday called on President General Pervez Musharraf and reaffirmed his country's desire to forge close economic co-operation with Pakistan. The Malaysian Home Minister expressed appreciation for high-
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Welfare ministry striving for relief to senior citizens

Welfare ministry striving for relief to senior citizens

The ministry of social welfare and special education has demanded 50 percent reduction in Railways and PIA fares for senior citizens from ministry of defence. Sources told Business Recorder that the ministry was very keen and continuously in contac
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
HEC asked to introduce environment as subject in advance study

HEC asked to introduce environment as subject in advance study

Environment Minister Malik Amin Aslam said the Higher Education Commission (HEC) should include environment and global changes as a subject for MS and Ph.D., studies. He was addressing the concluding session of a three-day national workshop on "global cha
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Mobilink hosts music extravaganza

Mobilink hosts music extravaganza

Mobilink Jazz recently hosted a music extravaganza titled 'Jazz - Battle of the Bands II' at CDA open-air theatre, Shakarparian. The two-day event unleashed some of the hottest and 'talk of the town' musical bands and pop stars like the Strings, Abrar-ul-
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Inter-ministerial sell-off body meets

Inter-ministerial sell-off body meets

The privatisation process of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has built up tremendous momentum in this transaction with bidders actively engaging PTCL in queries and receiving suitable responses. It was observed in a meeting of the inter-
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Indian CEC calls on Shaukat

Indian CEC calls on Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Saturday that Pakistan desires peaceful settlement of the Kashmir issue in line with the wishes of the Kashmiri people. He was talking to the visiting Indian Chief Election Commissioner T.S. Krishna, who called on him a
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
'Poland to help in building Pak-EU strategic partnership'

'Poland to help in building Pak-EU strategic partnership'

Polish Consul-General Ireneusz Makles has said his country will be helpful in building strategic partnership and strengthening mutually beneficial co-operation between the European Union and Pakistan. On the occasion of first anniversary of the enlargemen
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Importance of pharmacists in hospitals underlined

Importance of pharmacists in hospitals underlined

"A doctor and a pharmacist, this combination is a must for running a hospital in a best possible way any where in the world and so they do for our country. Together they can form a team that gives fully satisfied treatment to patients. A pharmacy director
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Supreme Court orders Mohib Textile re-auction by LHC

Supreme Court orders Mohib Textile re-auction by LHC

The Supreme Court has remanded the Mohib Textile Mills case "back to the Company Judge of the Lahore High Court", with instruction to organise its re-auction by keeping "best interests of the company and its creditors". The Court also asked the LHC to "ke
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Skill development course for teachers concludes

Skill development course for teachers concludes

A two-week technical course on 'entrepreneurial skill development' for female teachers with the assistance of an international technical education institution concluded on Saturday. Teachers from all major cities participated in the course from April 18-2
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Musharraf to address joint Parliament sitting next week

Musharraf to address joint Parliament sitting next week

President General Pervez Musharraf will deliver his much-awaited presidential address to the Parliament's joint sitting next week, as the option of distribution of copies of his address had been dropped. The President has decided to fulfill the constituti
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
SSGC posts 7 percent growth in sales

SSGC posts 7 percent growth in sales

The Board of Directors of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has approved the third quarter audited financial results ending on March 31, 2005. The company registered a 7 percent growth in sales volume during the period to 251,283 mmcf, and the corresponding
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
SSGC posts 7 percent growth in sales

SSGC posts 7 percent growth in sales

The Board of Directors of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has approved the third quarter audited financial results ending on March 31, 2005. The company registered a 7 percent growth in sales volume during the period to 251,283 mmcf, and the corresponding
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
SSGC posts 7 percent growth in sales

SSGC posts 7 percent growth in sales

The Board of Directors of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has approved the third quarter audited financial results ending on March 31, 2005. The company registered a 7 percent growth in sales volume during the period to 251,283 mmcf, and the corresponding
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
SSGC posts 7 percent growth in sales

SSGC posts 7 percent growth in sales

The Board of Directors of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has approved the third quarter audited financial results ending on March 31, 2005. The company registered a 7 percent growth in sales volume during the period to 251,283 mmcf, and the corresponding
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Bomb blast damages rail track

Bomb blast damages rail track

A bomb exploded on the Multan-Karachi main railway line at 12:30 pm on Saturday, damaging 10-feet long track. However, there was no casualty, Multan Railway SSP Ahmed Mukhtar said. He said that a bomb of high intensity exploded on the up line near 608km m
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Bomb blast damages rail track

Bomb blast damages rail track

A bomb exploded on the Multan-Karachi main railway line at 12:30 pm on Saturday, damaging 10-feet long track. However, there was no casualty, Multan Railway SSP Ahmed Mukhtar said. He said that a bomb of high intensity exploded on the up line near 608km m
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Labour Day today

Labour Day today

Labour Day will be observed throughout the country on Sunday (May 1) to pay tributes to those who laid down their lives in 1886 in Chicago for the workers' rights. Various labour organisations will take out processions and hold seminars to highlight probl
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Labour Day today

Labour Day today

Labour Day will be observed throughout the country on Sunday (May 1) to pay tributes to those who laid down their lives in 1886 in Chicago for the workers' rights. Various labour organisations will take out processions and hold seminars to highlight probl
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
ING CEO says may outsource Dutch, Belgian jobs

ING CEO says may outsource Dutch, Belgian jobs

Dutch financial group ING could soon announce outsourcing of some divisions in the Benelux region, according to a letter from the group's CEO to employees received by Reuters on Saturday. Michel Tilmant, chief executive of Europe's biggest insurance group
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Iran expects to win bid to buy Basell

Iran expects to win bid to buy Basell

Iran said it was better-placed to buy polymer joint venture Basell than its Indian rivals and expects to be the final winner in the sale process, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported on Saturday. BASF and Shell are set to decide within days on the
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Iran expects to win bid to buy Basell

Iran expects to win bid to buy Basell

Iran said it was better-placed to buy polymer joint venture Basell than its Indian rivals and expects to be the final winner in the sale process, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported on Saturday. BASF and Shell are set to decide within days on the
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
China jails reporter for leaking 'state secrets'

China jails reporter for leaking 'state secrets'

A court in south China jailed a Chinese journalist for 10 years on Saturday for illegally providing state secrets to overseas organisations, the state-run Xinhua news agency said. The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists said in February that C
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Maldives opposition head flies home from self-exile

Maldives opposition head flies home from self-exile

The Maldives' opposition leader was allowed to return home on Saturday after 18 months' self-imposed exile, indicating President Abdul Gayoom would keep his promise to usher in political reform, a party official said. Mohammad Nasheed, chairman of the Mal
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
ICICI Bank fourth quarter net jumps 35 percent

ICICI Bank fourth quarter net jumps 35 percent

A surge in lending to buyers of homes, cars and consumer goods helped India's second-largest bank, ICICI Bank Ltd, report a higher-than-expected 35 percent rise in fourth quarter net profit on Saturday. ICICI, which is also listed on the New York Stock Ex
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
ICICI Bank fourth quarter net jumps 35 percent

ICICI Bank fourth quarter net jumps 35 percent

A surge in lending to buyers of homes, cars and consumer goods helped India's second-largest bank, ICICI Bank Ltd, report a higher-than-expected 35 percent rise in fourth quarter net profit on Saturday. ICICI, which is also listed on the New York Stock Ex
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
ChevronTexaco profit rises

ChevronTexaco profit rises

ChevronTexaco Corp on Friday reported a 5 percent rise in quarterly profit driven by surging oil prices, but weak earnings at its refining operations dragged results below Wall Street forecasts. The No 2 US oil company's refining and marketing profit fell
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
ChevronTexaco profit rises

ChevronTexaco profit rises

ChevronTexaco Corp on Friday reported a 5 percent rise in quarterly profit driven by surging oil prices, but weak earnings at its refining operations dragged results below Wall Street forecasts. The No 2 US oil company's refining and marketing profit fell
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
Egypt lays claim for Security Council permanent seat

Egypt lays claim for Security Council permanent seat

Egypt has laid a claim for one of the permanent seats to be created under the proposed UN reforms and says it has the support of Russian Federation. Cairo's claim is to the allocations to be made for the continent of Africa. A press release issued here by
Published 01 May, 2005 12:00am
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