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Print - 2005-08-31
Bank Alfalah Series 2005

Bank Alfalah Series 2005

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will be competing for the Bank Alfalah Series 2005 in the coming weeks in Sri Lanka. The series comprises of three ODI and two Test Matches. The first ODI starts August 31 and the tournament ends on September 24.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Ireland's other Joyce writes World Cup history

Ireland's other Joyce writes World Cup history

James Joyce put Ireland on the literary map and now his namesake Ed has led the country to cricketing glory. If only Dublin-born playwright Samuel Beckett were alive to see it.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Lee relishing Flintoff contest

Lee relishing Flintoff contest

Australia fast bowler Brett Lee said his personal on-field battle with England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff had been one of the highlights of the "most exciting tour I've been on".
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Defending champion Kuznetsova falls, Agassi and Sharapova advance

Defending champion Kuznetsova falls, Agassi and Sharapova advance

Svetlana Kuznetsova's reign as US Open champion ended unceremoniously on Monday, the first time in the Open era that the women's defending champion was knocked out in the first round. Fellow Russian Ekaterina Bychkova, ranked 97th in the world, shocked th
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Bosnia sets up joint missing persons body

Bosnia sets up joint missing persons body

Bosnia formed a single organisation on Tuesday to search for thousands of people missing from its 1992-5 war after a decade of inter-ethnic bickering hampered the search for remains. The Missing Persons Institute (MPI) will unite separate Muslim-Croat and
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Long road ahead before Pope, Catholic rebels agree

Long road ahead before Pope, Catholic rebels agree

A rebel traditionalist Catholic group has scored a coup by winning an audience with Pope Benedict, but still seems far from the doctrinal compromise needed to bring it back into the Roman fold.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Arroyo allies crush impeachment bid

Arroyo allies crush impeachment bid

Allies of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo crushed a bid to impeach her over allegations of electoral fraud and graft on Tuesday, hoping to draw a line under a months-old crisis that nearly unseated her.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
EU toughens attitude to Romania and Bulgaria

EU toughens attitude to Romania and Bulgaria

The European Union's warning to Bulgaria and Romania that they must speed up reforms or see their entry to the bloc set back a year represents a toughening of its attitude to EU aspirants, EU diplomats said on Tuesday.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Poland's Solidarity is model for democratic change: Walesa

Poland's Solidarity is model for democratic change: Walesa

The former leader of Solidarity, Lech Walesa, on Tuesday urged dissidents in countries under dictatorship to use the communist bloc's first free trade union as a model for change, as Poland geared up to mark the 25th anniversary of the movement's creation
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
BJP demands Chidambaram's resignation

BJP demands Chidambaram's resignation

Opposition lawmakers walked out of the Indian parliament's lower house on Tuesday demanding the finance minister's resignation after his wife represented the tax department in a court case.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Court overturns acquittals in Chechnya killings

Court overturns acquittals in Chechnya killings

Russia's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a second retrial of four servicemen charged with killing civilians in Chechnya, after lower courts twice acquitted them in rulings that provoked outrage from human rights groups.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Zimbabwe approves controversial legal reforms

Zimbabwe approves controversial legal reforms

Zimbabwe's parliament Tuesday approved a bill that stops white farmers from legally challenging land grabs, curtails the travel rights of those deemed anti-government and disenfranchises people without full citizenship.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Netanyahu bids to oust Sharon

Netanyahu bids to oust Sharon

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's bitter rival, Benjamin Netanyahu, launched a bid on Tuesday to topple him as Likud party leader in a power struggle sparked by the evacuation of Gaza settlers.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Nepal's king says he's open to dialogue

Nepal's king says he's open to dialogue

Nepal's King Gyanendra, facing mounting opposition to his seizure of power this year, renewed an offer of dialogue with the country's political parties but was rebuffed Tuesday by the two largest groups.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Saudi forces arrest four Iraqis after clash

Saudi forces arrest four Iraqis after clash

Saudi police arrested four Iraqi car thieves after a gunbattle on Monday in the industrial city of Jubail, an Interior Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday. "The Iraqis slipped into the country to try to steal cars and smuggle them out.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Hurricane Katrina brings death, floods to US Gulf: 80 killed

Hurricane Katrina brings death, floods to US Gulf: 80 killed

A widespread disaster unfolded on the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday as up to 80 people were reported dead in Mississippi, and floodwaters poured into low-lying New Orleans through levees battered by powerful Hurricane Katrina.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
American Muslims feel sidelined in terrorism fight

American Muslims feel sidelined in terrorism fight

The Bush administration is neglecting American Muslims in the fight against terrorism, undermining a potentially priceless resource that could be used to root out militants at home, major Muslim groups say.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Lebanon arrests former security chiefs over Hariri murder

Lebanon arrests former security chiefs over Hariri murder

Lebanon on Tuesday arrested three former pro-Syrian security chiefs over the murder of ex-premier Rafiq Hariri, the first major breakthrough in the probe six months after the attack that sent shockwaves through the nation.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Iran proposes 'love fund' to boost marriages

Iran proposes 'love fund' to boost marriages

Iran is to create a $1.3 billion "love fund" to encourage poor young people to marry, the country's vice president said on Tuesday. Iranian youngsters often complain they cannot afford to get married because of Iran's economic woes and are living with the
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Tremors felt in Mumbai

Tremors felt in Mumbai

Tremors were felt in India's financial capital on Tuesday, the meteorological office said, but had no immediate details of their intensity. "There were tremors. We need some time to analyse charts and locate the epicentre," said a senior official at the I
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Another Paris blaze kills seven immigrants

Another Paris blaze kills seven immigrants

A blaze in a rundown building housing African immigrants in Paris - the second in four days - killed seven people overnight, officials said Tuesday, deepening a sense of shock over the plight of France's impoverished non-citizens.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
International Bonds: insurers resilient, autos drift lower

International Bonds: insurers resilient, autos drift lower

Debt of European insurance companies proved resilient on Tuesday in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in the US, while auto bonds weakened as the credit market drifted lower after a long weekend in the UK.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
International Bonds: insurers resilient, autos drift lower

International Bonds: insurers resilient, autos drift lower

Debt of European insurance companies proved resilient on Tuesday in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in the US, while auto bonds weakened as the credit market drifted lower after a long weekend in the UK.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Indian shares rebound

Indian shares rebound

Indian shares rebounded more than 1 percent on Tuesday, led by export-focused technology stocks on hopes a weaker rupee would boost their profits, while the rupee fell to an 8-1/2-month low on concerns about high oil prices.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
US Stocks: Tuesday's unofficial close

US Stocks: Tuesday's unofficial close

US stocks fell on Tuesday, led by declines in retailers, insurers and transportation companies, a day after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, causing oil prices to soar to a new record.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
FTSE rebounds on Rentokil takeout hope, firm drugs

FTSE rebounds on Rentokil takeout hope, firm drugs

Britain's top shares rallied on Tuesday to claw back some of last week's steep fall, lifted by the prospect of a take-over of services conglomerate Rentokil Initial and robust performances by the big drug and oil sectors.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Sterling falls to three-week low versus dollar

Sterling falls to three-week low versus dollar

Sterling fell to a three-week low against the dollar on Tuesday and lost some ground versus the euro after Bank of England data showed UK mortgage lending growth fell to its lowest in three years.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Dollar holds up well before data, Indonesia suffers

Dollar holds up well before data, Indonesia suffers

The dollar rose against the euro and surged to a three-week high versus the yen on Tuesday ahead of key US consumer confidence data that will start a busy week of economic releases.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Oil hits record near $71 after Katrina

Oil hits record near $71 after Katrina

Oil struck a high near $71 on Tuesday as oil companies raced to check their abandoned oil platforms and refineries for damage after Hurricane Katrina''s rampage through the Gulf of Mexico. US crude hit a record $70.85 a barrel before settling at $69.81, u
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Oil hits record near $71 after Katrina

Oil hits record near $71 after Katrina

Oil struck a high near $71 on Tuesday as oil companies raced to check their abandoned oil platforms and refineries for damage after Hurricane Katrina's rampage through the Gulf of Mexico. US crude hit a record $70.85 a barrel before settling at $69.81, up
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Oil hits record near $71 after Katrina

Oil hits record near $71 after Katrina

Oil struck a high near $71 on Tuesday as oil companies raced to check their abandoned oil platforms and refineries for damage after Hurricane Katrina's rampage through the Gulf of Mexico. US crude hit a record $70.85 a barrel before settling at $69.81, up
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Sumitomo Metal Mining says cutting nickel output

Sumitomo Metal Mining says cutting nickel output

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd will produce 1,000 tonnes less nickel than planned in the April-September period due to a drop in demand from companies using the metal to make cathode ray tube televisions.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Russia' Udokan copper auction likely in 2006

Russia' Udokan copper auction likely in 2006

Russia will most likely hold an auction for rights to tap one of the world's biggest copper deposits, Udokan in Siberia, in spring 2006, a natural resources ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
KCBT wheat falls on September liquidation

KCBT wheat falls on September liquidation

Hard red winter wheat futures at the Kansas City Board of Trade closed lower on Tuesday, ending a session filled with speculation about the impact of Hurricane Katrina on Gulf export channels and futures contract deliveries, traders said.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
LME ends mixed, eyes US hurricane

LME ends mixed, eyes US hurricane

Metals on the London Metal Exchange ended mixed on Tuesday, with some traders cautious over possible hurricane damage to warehouses in New Orleans. Otherwise, copper's reluctance to re-test the recent all-time high tended to inhibit other markets, traders
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
US grain exporters count the cost of Katrina

US grain exporters count the cost of Katrina

US grain companies were assessing on Tuesday the extent of damage inflicted by Hurricane Katrina on their facilities at the Gulf coast, as export operations there remained suspended for a third day.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Sugar closes up over 3 percent on fund buying

Sugar closes up over 3 percent on fund buying

London benchmark October white sugar futures surged to new contract highs on fund buying and closed up 3.12 percent on Tuesday, traders said. Front month October settled up $9.40 at $311.00 per tonne in volume of 11,802 lots, after trading from $304.00 to
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
European gold slides as firm dollar triggers sales

European gold slides as firm dollar triggers sales

Gold prices fell by 1.7 percent to their lowest this month in Europe on Tuesday as a stronger dollar prompted speculators to offload long positions, traders said. The fall came despite oil prices moving above $68 a barrel as firms assessed damage wrought
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee rises on speculative, roaster buying

US MIDDAY: coffee rises on speculative, roaster buying

US coffee futures rose Tuesday, buoyed by speculative and roaster buying amid concerns about supply tightness from damaged coffee stocks a day after Hurricane Katrina slammed into Louisiana, traders said.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa slides on fund selling

US MIDDAY: cocoa slides on fund selling

US benchmark cocoa futures finished about 1.5 percent weaker on Tuesday, pressured by speculator and fund selling amid a rising dollar and flagging bean prices in the UK market, traders said.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar higher on speculators buying

US MIDDAY: sugar higher on speculators buying

New York raw sugar futures were called to open 0.10 to 0.15 cent higher Tuesday, based on higher London white sugar prices and market orders as of 8:25 am EDT (1225 GMT), according to floor brokers.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn firmer on spillover buying

US MIDDAY: corn firmer on spillover buying

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were firm on Tuesday on spillover buying from a technical rally in soybeans, traders said. CBOT corn was up 1/2 to 1-1/2 cents per bushel. September was up 1-1/2 at $2.06-1/4 per bushel. New-crop December was up
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat mixed on technical signals

US MIDDAY: wheat mixed on technical signals

Wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were narrowly mixed on Tuesday, as a surge in CBOT soybeans helped the market shake off early weakness, traders said. But sluggish demand for US soft wheat capped upward momentum.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper gains on overnight buying

US MIDDAY: copper gains on overnight buying

Copper futures rallied on Tuesday, pumped up by early Chinese buying in London, and remained strong as participants awaited an assessment of Hurricane Katrina's damage to Gulf Coast states, traders said.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabean up on short cover positions

US MIDDAY: soyabean up on short cover positions

Fund short covering amid oversold technical signals boosted Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures on Tuesday, traders said. CBOT soy was up 4-1/2 to 10-1/4 cents per bushel. September was up 10 at $6.04 per bushel. New-crop November was up 10-1/2 at $6.1
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Human resource moot to be held on November 21-22

Human resource moot to be held on November 21-22

Pakistan Society of Human Resource Management (PSHRM) is organising a two-day "Human Resource Conference-2005" on November 21 to 22, 2005 in Karachi. Speaking at a press conference at a local hotel on Tuesday Navroz Surani, acting president of the Society
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Farewell reference for Justice Mirza

Farewell reference for Justice Mirza

The Supreme Court registrar has sent out invitations to a full court reference to bid farewell to Justice Hamid Ali Mirza at the First Court tomorrow (August 31). Justice Mirza was elevated to the Sindh High Court in April 1995 and from there came to the
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Samsung launches first high resolution 20-inch LCD monitor

Samsung launches first high resolution 20-inch LCD monitor

Samsung Electronics, the worldwide digital Information Technology leader announced its expansion into the mid and large monitor market with the launch of the first high-resolution 20-inch LCD premium monitor, SyneMaster 204Ts.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Silver and brass craftsmen call for subsidy, loans on easy terms

Silver and brass craftsmen call for subsidy, loans on easy terms

Silver, brass and copper work needs proper attention of the government for grabbing share in the international market. This centuries old antique work in this part of the world is very popular throughout the world for its innovative formulations, quality
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
District, tehsil and town Nazims polls rescheduled

District, tehsil and town Nazims polls rescheduled

The elections of district, tehsil, and town Nazims have been rescheduled and now it will now be held on October 6 instead of September 29. Election Commission Secretary Kanwar Muhammad Dilshad said delayed polling in Qila Abdullah and re-polling in variou
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
PSO plans to provide motorists CNG on highways

PSO plans to provide motorists CNG on highways

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with M/s Star Petro Energy Ltd of Al-Ghurair Group of Companies UAE to provide compressed natural gas (CNG) to vehicles on highways from Karachi to Peshawar.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
SSP activist acquitted in parcel bomb cases

SSP activist acquitted in parcel bomb cases

Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi on Tuesday acquitted an alleged activist of banned Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) in the parcel bomb cases on lack of evidences.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
$5 billion investment likely in cellphone sector in 5 years

$5 billion investment likely in cellphone sector in 5 years

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Regional Director Engineer Rizwan Ahmed Hydri has said the mobile industry is expected to absorb around five billion-dollar investment in the country within next five years that would leave a major impact on job
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Alienation breeds insurgency in Manipur

Alienation breeds insurgency in Manipur

Nearly five years ago, human rights activist Irom Sharmila went on a hunger strike in the remote Indian state of Manipur. Appalled by the shooting of 10 people by the army at a rural bus stop in November, 2000, she said she would fast until the government
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Meeting the energy challenge

Meeting the energy challenge

With the rising cost of oil (and thus all associated fossil fuel sources, in the near future), one has a right to expect some sense in the thinking of those who have taken upon themselves the responsibility of meeting this challenge on behalf of the count
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Need to produce high-quality cotton varieties

Need to produce high-quality cotton varieties

Last month, the government devised a new strategy to realise the yield potential of the cotton varieties, improve per acre yield and enhance the cotton production in the country. The government agencies have been directed to help the farmers overcome thei
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Alternate Dispute Resolution

Alternate Dispute Resolution

The workshop on Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation, held in Karachi, on August 29, under the auspices of the International Finance Corporation, must have provided quite some food for thought to the participants on the advisability of its adoption in
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Identifying the roots of terrorism

Identifying the roots of terrorism

In his address at a seminar on global terrorism, jointly hosted by the Islamabad-based Institute of Regional Studies and a German foundation, President General Pervez Musharraf mostly reiterated his 'two-pronged strategy' that places a responsibility on t
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
PSC chief can recommend action against erring cops

PSC chief can recommend action against erring cops

Public Safety Commission (PSC) chairman can recommend conviction of any police official guilty of misconduct under sections 155 and 156 of the Police Order 2002. This was observed by PSC chairman Muhammad Ibrahim, while talking to APP here on Tuesday.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Support announced for PIAF alliance

Support announced for PIAF alliance

Amjad Wazir former member executive committee LCCI and ex-chairman Pakistan Auto Spare Parts Importers and Dealers Association (PASPIDA) Sohail Imtiaz Butt, have announced support for PIAF and Friends group.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Sialkot engineering university project approved

Sialkot engineering university project approved

Under the directives of President General Pervez Musharraf, the federal government has approved the project of setting up of an ultra modern Engineering University in Sialkot, said Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) President, Qaiser S Shabbi
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Rich tributes paid to Shaikh Zayed

Rich tributes paid to Shaikh Zayed

The Pro vice-chancellor of Karachi University Professor Dr Ikhlaq Ahmed has paid rich tributes to late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan for the setting up of Islamic centres in Pakistan where religious education is being imparted in addition to the teach
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
'Discrimination against women to be eliminated'

'Discrimination against women to be eliminated'

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Anisa Zeb Tahirkheli on Tuesday assured that her country will actively work with the international community to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Former UC Nazim among 4 killed in road mishap

Former UC Nazim among 4 killed in road mishap

Four people died as a speedy car plunged into a canal after breaking of its tie-rod near here on Tuesday. According to details, a car coming from Kandiaro to Hyderabad plunged into Rein Shakh Canal due to reckless driving. Resultantly, four persons inside
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
1,108 deportees arrive from Oman

1,108 deportees arrive from Oman

Two boats, carrying 1,108 Pakistanis deported by the Omani government, arrived at Ghas Bander, Keamari, here early on Tuesday. The arrangements for their release from the jails and deportation were made by the Ansar Burney Welfare Trust International, wit
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Senior citizens denied fare concession in trains

Senior citizens denied fare concession in trains

Pakistan Railways administration has announced here on Tuesday that the senior citizens attaining the age of 65-year and possessing their original computerised national identity card would be able to avail 25 percent fare concession.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Government elementary colleges to be reorganised

Government elementary colleges to be reorganised

Sindh Education and Literacy Department has decided to reorganise and strengthen Government Elementary Colleges to revamp teachers' training with main focus on in-service education of teachers. This decision was taken in a high level meeting held by Sindh
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Opposition urged to accept people's verdict

Opposition urged to accept people's verdict

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Senator Tariq Azim while refuting the rigging charges by opposition urged the political leadership to learn accepting the peoples' verdict.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Prime Minister approves new traffic system for Islamabad

Prime Minister approves new traffic system for Islamabad

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday said that a new traffic system had been approved for Islamabad. Addressing an inaugural ceremony of D-12 sector's development works, the Prime Minister said the new traffic system would be implemented within few week
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Three killed in road mishap

Three killed in road mishap

Three youth, including two brothers, were crushed to death by a speeding bus at Chiniot Jhang Road. As per details, Mohammad Afzal and two brothers Shahzad and Faisal were going on Chiniot Jhang Road on a motorcycle. When they reached near Rashida village
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Shah Hamadan moot from September 25

Shah Hamadan moot from September 25

The 5th International Shah Hamadan Conference will be held from September 25 to 27 at Khaplu (Skardu). In this connection, a-meeting of management committee of the conference was held with the Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas (Kana) Makhdoo
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Government sincere to improve housing facilities: Shaukat

Government sincere to improve housing facilities: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday said the government is committed to boost the housing sector in the country to meet the residential requirements of the people. He was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony held here to mark the inauguration of dev
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Relative of elected Nazim shot dead

Relative of elected Nazim shot dead

Abdul Rauf, a participant of thanks giving procession and closed relative of elected Nazim Abdul Sattar Ansari was shot dead by rival group in Hajveeri Town, here on late Monday.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Judges postings and transfers

Judges postings and transfers

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday notified that Additional District and Sessions Judge, Raja Muhammad Arshad and Muhammad Farooq Altaf (awaiting posting) as OSD, LHC have been transferred from Nankana to Ahmadpur East and Lahore to Nankana, camp at Sheikhu
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Lahore to have Rs 300 million safari park

Lahore to have Rs 300 million safari park

Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, has directed that the new master plan for the up-gradation of Lahore Zoo be given a practical shape expeditiously. He was presiding over a high-level meeting regarding Lahore Zoo and conservation and promotio
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Punjab University announces BA and BSc results

Punjab University announces BA and BSc results

The Punjab University on Tuesday announced the results of B.A./B.Sc. Annual Examination 2005 with pass percentage of 35.68 as out of total 142,785 candidates appeared in the examination, 50,951 were declared successful.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
CBR chief due in Lahore today

CBR chief due in Lahore today

Chairman, Central Board of Revenue, M. Abdullah Yousaf is visiting Lahore on Wednesday August 31. Abdullah Yousaf will address members of the executive committee of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Later he is scheduled to meet the members of
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
PPMA announces support for Piaf-Founders

PPMA announces support for Piaf-Founders

Pakistan Plastic Manufacturers Association (PPMA) has announced to support the Piaf-Founders Alliance in the forthcoming elections of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
$14.8 billion water policy being prepared

$14.8 billion water policy being prepared

Federal Government is preparing a decade long action plan to implement reforms in water sector through National Water Policy (NWP) as well as to yield minimum investment of Rs 883 billion (dollars 14.8 billion) for construction of new dams, canals, and im
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (August 30, 2005) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 31).
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
'Khushhali Bank has countrywide branches'

'Khushhali Bank has countrywide branches'

The Khushhali Bank was one of the top ten banks of Asia, which are providing loans to set up small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on easy terms and conditions, said Khushhali Bank President Ghalib Nishtar. Talking to PTV programme, he said that the bank ha
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (August 30, 2005).

Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Might is not right: Mowahid

Might is not right: Mowahid

The Special Assistant to the Punjab Chief Minister, Mowahid Hussain Shah, on Sunday stressed the need for Muslims to hold fast to the rope of hope. "This we can do by looking back at the rich and inspirational Muslim heritage, and by emulating the legacy
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (August 30, 2005).

Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
South Asia Mobiles Summit from September 8

South Asia Mobiles Summit from September 8

The leading mobile phone company of Pakistan, Ufone has sponsored 2nd Annual South Asia Mobiles 2005 Summit to be held in Islamabad from September 8 to 9, 2005. Federal Minister for IT Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari is likely to inaugurate the summit.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on August 30

Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on August 30

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 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
South Asian conference on sanitation from November 21

South Asian conference on sanitation from November 21

The Ministry of Environment will organise the 2nd South Asian Conference on Sanitation (SACOSAN-2005) on November 21-23, 2005 in Islamabad. Besides, an exhibition would be organised on the sidelines of the Conference to offer an opportunity to manufacture
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (August 30, 2005).

Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
LTIA rejects imposition of taxes

LTIA rejects imposition of taxes

Industrialists from the Lahore Township Industries Association (LTIA) have rejected the taxes imposed by the Punjab Industrial Estate Development and Management Company (PIE) and Quaid-e-Azam Industrial Board.
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (August 30, 2005) and Wednesday (August 31, 2005).
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Last-ditch efforts to woo opponents for Nazims' election

Last-ditch efforts to woo opponents for Nazims' election

Though many names from the winning groups were in the air after they won local bodies' polls in their respective jurisdictions but political maneuvering and last-ditch efforts to woo opponents for smooth sailing in the coming elections of Nazims and Naib
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
Groundbreaking of KPT's Chandni park held

Groundbreaking of KPT's Chandni park held

The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) will construct a modern park in the proximity of Mai Kolachi bypass on a piece of land measuring 15 acres. Federal minister for ports and shipping Senator Babar Ghauri performed groundbreaking of the KPT's Chandni park project
Published 31 Aug, 2005 12:00am
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