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Print - 2005-06-04
CHAEF holding stage play on June 11

CHAEF holding stage play on June 11

Children Health and Education Foundation (CHAEF), an NGO working for providing healthcare and educational facilities to the poor and needy children, is holding a stage play followed by dinner to raise funds on Saturday, June 11, at Sheraton Hotel Karachi.
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
HEC upgrading labs at NED University

HEC upgrading labs at NED University

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has undertaken a project to upgrade and modify the laboratories of department of Electronic Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi. The project will be completed in 2 years with a cost of R
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Sindh chief secretary directs release of funds

Sindh chief secretary directs release of funds

Sindh Chief Secretary Fazlur Rehman has called upon the officials of works and services department to take immediate steps for release of funds so as to ensure effective implementation of newly approved schemes. He said it must be ensured that whenever a
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Police told to do level best for arresting culprits

Police told to do level best for arresting culprits

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has directed law enforcers to carryout their best efforts for arrest of culprits, involved in recent terrorist attacks in Karachi, without getting influenced with "so-called protest or pressures". "I am sure that law e
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Huge quantity of hashish recovered

Huge quantity of hashish recovered

Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG), Gwadar Battalion recovered huge quantity of hashish worth million of rupees and two satellite telephones form Sur Bandar area Balochistan. According to a press release issued here on Friday PCG Intelligence Unit, Gwadar, on a
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Government has failed to maintain law and order: MMA

Government has failed to maintain law and order: MMA

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) Deputy Secretary General Liaquat Baloch has said that recent terrorist incidents in the country are sheer proof of the government's failure to maintain law and order, adding that there is widespread sense of insecurity due to
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Paying utility bills

Paying utility bills

The KESC, PTCL and the Sui Gas bills are all received by the consumers one after another of the 20th of every month, and last date for payment is from the 26th to 30th, which is considered by some as not-so-well-paced. One can suffer the inconvenience of
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Parliamentarians of the country

Parliamentarians of the country

This has reference to the editorial published in the daily "Business Recorder" on l2th May, under the caption "What is the reason for disinterest." Our President has found a precious jewel in the person of Shaukat Aziz and installed him as Prime Mi
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Bangladesh floods a curse and a blessing

Bangladesh floods a curse and a blessing

Bangladeshi farmer Shafik dreads the monsoon, yet realises it can also deliver prosperity. More than a thousand people died and up to 10 million were left homeless last year in floods brought on by monsoon rains, the worst of their kind in 15 years. But i
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Annan's past turns into rocky future

Annan's past turns into rocky future

Dignified, soft-spoken, honoured as a Nobel peace prize laureate, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has embraced the job as the world's top diplomat with openness and a widely acclaimed moral authority. But since the 2003 war in Iraq, which he opposed, and
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Restoration of cotton hedge trading, but why?

Restoration of cotton hedge trading, but why?

The government has decided to allow KCA to start hedge trading in cotton business. The federal cabinet, in its meeting on March 24, 2005, gave the control of cotton hedge trading to the Ministry of Commerce. KCA is enthusiastically working on the issue an
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Replacing ATTA to curb smuggling

Replacing ATTA to curb smuggling

As reported in this paper, the Central Board of Revenue has, eventually, proposed replacement of Afghan Transit Trade Agreement with a bilateral convention, in accordance with the 'Revised Kyoto Convention', with a view to curbing the inflow of smuggled g
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Pak-Turkish co-operation at a turning point?

Pak-Turkish co-operation at a turning point?

The closeness that characterises the relations between Pakistan and Turkey was on ample display when the prime ministers of the two brotherly countries addressed a joint news conference in Ankara on Wednesday. Both Pakistan's Shaukat Aziz and his host and
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Indian jurists team due on June 8

Indian jurists team due on June 8

A 30-member delegation comprising judges, lawyers, parliamentarians and journalists is scheduled to undertake a trip to Pakistan next week on a 10-day goodwill mission. The visit is organised by Indian Council of Jurists and All India Bar Association (AIB
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Gohar urges India to improve human rights conditions in occupied Kashmir

Gohar urges India to improve human rights conditions in occupied Kashmir

Former foreign minister and veteran Muslim Leaguer, Gohar Ayub Khan on Friday urged the Indian leadership to take steps for the improvement of human rights conditions in Indian occupied Kashmir so that the confidence of Kashmiri people could be restored i
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Over 60 percent wheat procured in Multan

Over 60 percent wheat procured in Multan

Food Department Multan has procured 582,552-tonne wheat achieving 60.68 percent of the target so far, at 75 centres set up in the six districts of the former Multan division. Food Department Multan would procure 960,000-tonne wheat from the Multan region
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
1000 Pakistani workers to arrive in Malaysia by mid-June

1000 Pakistani workers to arrive in Malaysia by mid-June

The first batch of 1,000 Pakistani workers out of 100,000 that Malaysia had agreed to recruit to meet its labour shortage were expected to arrive by mid-June, said Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Jamshaid Iftikhar. Director-General of the Immigration an
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Bail pleas in corruption cases rejected

Bail pleas in corruption cases rejected

The Sindh High Court on Friday dismissed bail applications of sub-registrar of Agricultural Land Mohammad Zafar Baloch, a co-accused in corruption cases against sacked provincial revenue minister Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh and other revenue officials. Imtiaz She
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Punjab achieves 62 percent cotton sowing target

Punjab achieves 62 percent cotton sowing target

Punjab has achieved about 62 percent cotton sowing target with four million acres as against the target of 6.3 million acres. Sources at the Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) told APP that the federal government's competent authority had fixed 6.32
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Australian Hiqh Commissioner meets Jatoi

Australian Hiqh Commissioner meets Jatoi

Australian Hiqh Commissioner to Pakistan, Ms Zorica McCarthy called on Federal Minister for Water and Power Liaquat Ali Jatoi here on Friday in his chamber at parliament house. She remained with the minister for some time and discussed various matters of
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Plan to supply pure milk evolved

Plan to supply pure milk evolved

Agriculture Marketing Department here, on the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, has evolved a comprehensive plan for provision of pure and quality milk to citizens and improving its marketing system. This was stated by Provinci
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Motorbike without gas and petrol launched

Motorbike without gas and petrol launched

Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhary Nouraiz Shakoor, on Friday said that with the introduction of latest technology, industrial sector cars be revolutionised and with its development country could be put on the road to progress. Chaudha
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (June 03) and the forecast for Saturday (June 04, 2005).
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan and Singapore to negotiate FTA in July

Pakistan and Singapore to negotiate FTA in July

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said that Singapore and Pakistan will begin negotiations next month on a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Prime Minister Lee described current trade ties as 'modest' in comparison with the city-state's links with ot
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
UN reforms: China in contact with Pakistan

UN reforms: China in contact with Pakistan

China is in contact with Pakistan and other friendly countries in its bid to promote consensus on the United Nation reforms. "We are against any unilateral move to adopt the reforms through majority vote," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan stat
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
UK urged to seek EU role in Kashmir solution

UK urged to seek EU role in Kashmir solution

Professor Nazir Shawl, Executive Director Kashmir Centre London, has appealed to British Prim Minister Tony Blair to set up a three-country European Union's (EU) group to press India to involve Kashmiris in the current peace talks between Pakistan and Ind
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (June 03, 2005).

Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Call to rehabilitate land-sliding victims

Call to rehabilitate land-sliding victims

Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Najam Rehan has expressed shock over the losses of life and property caused by land-sliding in Dewal Shrif (Murree) few days ago. He asked the government to take measures for restoration of the
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (June 03, 2005).

Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
APHC leaders visit termed historic

APHC leaders visit termed historic

President Azad Kashmir, Sardar Muhammad Anwar Khan has termed the arrival of APHC leaders a historic event. Speaking here late Thursday night at a dinner he hosted in the honour of APHC leaders, he said, "Kashmiris must he taken along in the talks process
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on June 03

Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on June 03

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 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Steps taken to protect doctors from violent patients

Steps taken to protect doctors from violent patients

The Punjab Institute of Mental Health (PIMH) Lahore, on directives of the Health Department, has taken various steps to protect doctors, paramedical staff and attendants from any violent act, if committed by the psychiatric patients. PIMH's Executive Dire
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Increased Pak-India contacts boost ties: Pervaiz

Increased Pak-India contacts boost ties: Pervaiz

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi in a meeting with the head of Bharatiya Janata Party L K Advani here on Friday said that increased pace of contacts between Pakistan and India have resulted in promotion of relations between the two countries.
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Rally assails US forces

Rally assails US forces

Tahafuz Azadari Pakistan (TAP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (women wing) on Friday observed protest day against the incident of desecration of holy Quraan occurred in Guantanamo Bay military camp. More than 100 women of the MMA, led by Zaib-un Nisa Qureshi, MPA, R
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (June 03, 2005).

Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Lesco's steps hailed

Lesco's steps hailed

Federal Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad and Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr Salman Shah have appreciated recent steps taken by Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) for the convenience of electricity co
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (June 03) and for Saturday (June 04, 2005).
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Government urged to take steps for upgradation of sports goods industry

Government urged to take steps for upgradation of sports goods industry

The business community engaged in the sports goods industry has urged federal government to take drastic steps for up-gradation of the industry enabling it to cope with the requirements of changing trends in the global market. The sports goods industry of
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Special children's enrolment surges by 20 percent

Special children's enrolment surges by 20 percent

As a result of steps taken by the Punjab government during the last two years, the number of special children in government schools has increased by 20 percent and provision of government transport would further enhance this ratio. Punjab Minister for Bai
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Participants of Indo-Pak rally not allowed to march

Participants of Indo-Pak rally not allowed to march

Interior Ministry has not allowed the participants of the Indo-Pak peace rally to march on the Lahore-Multan route and to meet the people of different cities and told them it would not be possible due to security reason. Now the 11-member group of marcher
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Call for checking spread of hepatitis

Call for checking spread of hepatitis

The Pakistan Society of Family Physicians (PSFP) has asked the government to launch a vaccination campaign in urban as well as rural areas of the province to check the spread of hepatitis, which is spreading at an alarming ratio. The Secretary General of
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (June 03, 2005).

Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
LHC dismisses Badr's plea

LHC dismisses Badr's plea

The Lahore High Court (LHC) dismissed a petition filed by former federal minister, Jehangir Badr, who prayed to the court to direct the respondent accountability court to allow him to produce more witnesses in a reference against him. The court observed t
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (June 03, 2005).

Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
MMA demands removal of Sindh government

MMA demands removal of Sindh government

The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal observed protest day on Friday against the assassination of Jamaat-i- Islami leaders Aslam Mujahid, Jamal Tahir and bomb blasts at the shrine of Hazrat Latif Imam Bari, Islamabad and Madinah-tul-Ilm, Karachi at the call of MMA
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (June 03, 2005).

Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Hearing put off

Hearing put off

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday adjourned to June 07, the proceedings in an election petition filed against provincial Minister Raza Ali Gillani by Iftikhar Ali Chachar MPA, when his counsel was submitting his submissions on the point of maintainabi
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Indian peace activists honoured

Indian peace activists honoured

Pakistan Workers Confederation (PWC) held reception in honour of 21 Indian social workers, currently visiting Pakistan in connection with peace march. Addressing on the occasion, Indian social workers Sundeep Panday and Darshan Singh and PWC leaders, Haji
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Independent MNA joins PPPP

Independent MNA joins PPPP

Rana Attaullah Khan, an independent candidate for the National Assembly from Jhang in previous elections, has joined Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPPP), on Friday. Rana pooled 36,000 votes in the election. Head of PPPP Punjab Qasim Zia and othe
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: handsome gain versus dollar in kerb

THE RUPEE: handsome gain versus dollar in kerb

The rupee recovered 20 paisa against dollar in the open market on Friday on the buying side at Rs 60.50 and 25 paisa on selling side at Rs 60.55, moneychangers said. Some improvement was seen in the supply of the greenback, which helped the local currency
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
The Founders demand free, fair LCCI polls

The Founders demand free, fair LCCI polls

The Founders, opposition group in the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has urged the ruling group to take measures to ensure holding of free, fair and transparent chamber elections in September 2005. This demand was raised by the President
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: handsome gain versus dollar in kerb

THE RUPEE: handsome gain versus dollar in kerb

The rupee recovered 20 paisa against dollar in the open market on Friday on the buying side at Rs 60.50 and 25 paisa on selling side at Rs 60.55, moneychangers said. Some improvement was seen in the supply of the greenback, which helped the local currency
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Need stressed for keeping Pak-India land and air routes open

Need stressed for keeping Pak-India land and air routes open

The Pak-India friendship must be on the basis of equality and all outstanding disputes, including core issue of Kashmir must be resolved so as to strengthen the peace process between the two countries. District Nazim Lahore, Mian Amer Mahmood, stated this
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Insurance: CENTURY INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED - Year Ended 31-12-2004

Insurance: CENTURY INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED - Year Ended 31-12-2004

The company is one of the constituent members of Lakson Group of Companies which is one of the largest groups in Pakistan. Century Insurance has been assigned an Insurers Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) 'A' by the credit rating company JCR-VIS. This rati
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
1000 MW thermal power to be produced by 2008

1000 MW thermal power to be produced by 2008

Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) Managing Director Zafar Ali Khan has said that 1000 MW thermal electricity would be produced in the beginning of 2008 that would help overcome shortage of electricity in the country. Speaking in a PTV programme he
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Insurance: CENTURY INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED - Year Ended 31-12-2004

Insurance: CENTURY INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED - Year Ended 31-12-2004

The company is one of the constituent members of Lakson Group of Companies which is one of the largest groups in Pakistan. Century Insurance has been assigned an Insurers Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) 'A' by the credit rating company JCR-VIS. This rati
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

On Friday, it fell to the unenviable lot of both the chairman of the Senate and the speaker of the National Assembly to avert defeat of the government on their respective floors. Thursday's debacle in the National Assembly was rather too embarrassing to s
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Friday (June 03, 2005).

Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Treasury skips debate on bill for fear of defeat

Treasury skips debate on bill for fear of defeat

Despite on agenda, the treasury benches on Friday smartly skipped consideration of bill on establishment of Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources, fearing another defeat thereon. As the things stand in the National Assembly on Friday, the treasu
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Legal notice to Washington Times

Legal notice to Washington Times

A senior member of the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has sent a legal notice to chief editor, Washington Times, asking him to publish an apology in his newspaper for publishing a cartoon, which insults the Pakistani nation and Pakistan.
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Opposition grills government for wheat import

Opposition grills government for wheat import

The opposition on Friday took the government to task in the National Assembly on the import of one million tonnes of wheat despite bumper crop. Earlier, Ilyas Ahmad Bilour questioned the working of the Food, Agriculture and Livestock Ministry, saying that
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
I-15 allotments CDA to invite fresh applications from journalists

I-15 allotments CDA to invite fresh applications from journalists

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) would invite fresh applications from working journalists of Islamabad and Rawalpindi for allotment of plots and flats in new sector I-15. On the directive of the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, the CDA has fixed one-pe
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Government held responsible for Barri Imam carnage

Government held responsible for Barri Imam carnage

A big protest rally on Friday, held the government responsible for Barri Imam shrine carnage and demanded of the rulers to ensure peace and security in the country. The rally was organised by the followers of Fiqqa-e-Jafaria, which started from G-6 Imamba
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Friday (June 03, 2005).

Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Government accused of favouring actual rape culprits

Government accused of favouring actual rape culprits

The opposition in the National Assembly denounced police officials alleged involvement in a rape case and accused the government of bailing out some of influential. Speaking in reference to a recent rape case here in Shahzad Town police station, the oppos
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Two killed

Two killed

Two persons were killed in Garden and Bin Qasim in traffic accidents on Friday. According to the police, 22-year-old Raheel resident of Orange town was going to his home, when a speedy truck hit him and wounded critically. He was taken to hospital where d
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
'Steps being taken to stabilise sugar price'

'Steps being taken to stabilise sugar price'

The government is taking all necessary steps to stabilise the price of sugar and protect the interest of consumers as well as of growers. Federal Food, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Sikandar Hayat Bosan stated this, while talking to a delegation of P
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
APNS-CPNE moot on June 5

APNS-CPNE moot on June 5

Kazi Asad Abid, Secretary General All Pakistan Newspapers Society, has announced that a joint emergency meeting of the APNS Executive Committee and the CPNE Standing Committee will be held at Lahore on June 5, 2005 to consider the govt-press relations wit
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Balochistan protests against Coast Guards raids

Balochistan protests against Coast Guards raids

Balochistan Home Department has lodged protest with the federal government over the continued injustices of Pakistan Coast Guards in the coastal areas of the province and its day-to-day raids on customs-paid items imported from Iran, sources told Busin
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Former Supreme Court registrar, others remanded in NAB custody

Former Supreme Court registrar, others remanded in NAB custody

The Accountability Court Rawalpindi has awarded ten days physical remand to Muhammad Amin Farooqi, ex-Registrar Supreme Court, Nadeem Anwar, president of Islamic Investment Bank, and Chief Operating Officer, Javed Iqbal in Rs 640 million embezzlement case
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following International Tenders from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details of Tenders from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Region
Published 04 Jun, 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 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Secret agencies to ensure National Assembly quorum

Secret agencies to ensure National Assembly quorum

President Pervez Musharraf has taken serious notice of continued lacklustre attitude of treasury legislators towards the parliamentary proceedings, and has decided to use the services of secret agencies to ensure quorum during the budget sessions, sources
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
No legislative business in Senate as treasury lacks majority

No legislative business in Senate as treasury lacks majority

After the Thursday debacle in the National Assembly, the government on Friday faced a near defeat in the Senate too when it could not even touch upon legislative business due to lack of majority. Federal Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Dr Sher Afgan Niazi
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Office-bearers greeted

Office-bearers greeted

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) office-bearers have welcomed establishment of Lahore Economic Journalists Association (LEJA) and congratulated Fakhir Malik, Rizwan-ur-Rehman Razi, Zahid Baig and Ishtiaq Hussein on their elections as Pre
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
15 additional and sessions judges transferred

15 additional and sessions judges transferred

The Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) made transfers and postings amongst as many as 15 additional district and sessions judges. According to a notification, additional district and sessions judge Ashtar Abbas has been transferred from Rawalpin
Published 04 Jun, 2005 12:00am
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