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Print - 2006-05-19
SLGC asked to complete inquiries expeditiously

SLGC asked to complete inquiries expeditiously

Sindh Local Government Advisor Wasim Akhtar on Thursday directed Sindh Local Government Commission (SLGC) to send recommendations regarding appropriate departmental action to Sindh chief secretary after completing all ongoing inquiries at the earliest.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Women empowerment

Women empowerment

I have a question to Benazir - I will not talk of her corruption and mismanagement. Being a woman did she ever thought of giving women so much empowerment as Pervez Musharraf has given?
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Rishwat to doctors

Rishwat to doctors

It has been an old practice that Rishwat was given to government officials/organisations, including the tax department in cash or by some other system.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Earthquake victims

Earthquake victims

Through this email I would like to draw the attention of our public towards the victims of earthquake of last October. As everyone knows that the earthquake had affected many people.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
VIP movement

VIP movement

I want to bring to the attention of high officials the matter of people's survival. Every one has a materialist approach in this world, especially in our country the higher officials.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
No planes or pay, but Gaza airport workers carry on

No planes or pay, but Gaza airport workers carry on

Not only have no planes landed for more than five years, but neither have any pay cheques for the past two months. At Gaza's ghost town airport, time stands still rather than flies. "Every morning, we still come to work. We just sit and wait," says Akram
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Arctic town booms on oil and gas hopes

Arctic town booms on oil and gas hopes

House prices in one of the world's most northerly towns are rocketing thanks to hopes for an Arctic oil and gas boom, and the local council can finally afford a fence to keep out reindeer. "A new era is coming," Alf Jakobsen, mayor of the Norwegian port o
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
'Give fixed gas tariff to textile mills'

'Give fixed gas tariff to textile mills'

The two points that at least everyone agrees on these days are that there is a major gas crisis in Pakistan and that it will only get worse. Choices have to be made. There are two dimensions to the crisis in that gas rates are ever increasing and the supp
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
A step in the right direction

A step in the right direction

Creditably for it, the government has finally moved to take corrective action regarding the affairs of private sector universities. Presiding over the Chancellors Committee meeting in Islamabad last week, President General Pervez Musharraf directed the pr
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
KSE in state of chaos

KSE in state of chaos

When the stock market index is rising, the players are buoyant and the officials, from top to bottom, have a cheerful look. But when the index starts nose-diving it is first termed profit taking. The second day fall is called a correction and if the erosi
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Duty-free import of paper urged

Duty-free import of paper urged

All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association (APPMA) has urged the government to include paper in the list of essential items and also allow its duty-free import.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
CAA's emergency drill on May 22

CAA's emergency drill on May 22

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore is conducting an airport emergency exercise in full scale at the airport on May 22.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Hearing put off in petition against Musharraf

Hearing put off in petition against Musharraf

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday adjourned till May 22, the proceedings in a petition filed by Pakistan Lawyers Forum President A. K. Dogar against President of Pakistan for keeping two offices, as law officer sought time to assist the court on th
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Incorrect bills hit gas consumers hard

Incorrect bills hit gas consumers hard

Taking strong note of the excessive billing by gas companies, the Network for Consumer Protection has said that the consumers are facing severe problems due to false billing by the gas companies.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Banking system: borrowing for budgetary support declining

Banking system: borrowing for budgetary support declining

The government's borrowing for budgetary support from the banking system is declining as it stood at Rs 45.64 billion on April 29 against the target of Rs 98 billion for the FY 2005-06. It is worth mentioning that from July 1, 2005 to March 4, 2006, it st
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
MoTI R&D cell soon to study world textile market changes

MoTI R&D cell soon to study world textile market changes

Ministry of Textile Industry (MoTI) has planned to set up a Research and Development Cell to study the global changes in the world textile market, said Federal Minister for Textile Industry, Mushtaq Ali Cheema.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Rawalpindi-Lahore non-stop train from Monday

Rawalpindi-Lahore non-stop train from Monday

Pakistan Railways would launch the fastest non-stop train between Rawalpindi and Lahore from May 22, Monday. The Prime Minister or Minister for Railways would launch the train, sources in Pakistan Railways said here on Thursday.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Feroze Khan's entry into Pakistan banned

Feroze Khan's entry into Pakistan banned

The government has banned the entry of Indian Actor Feroze Khan in Pakistan in future because of his objectionable remarks about Pakistan and the people on the occasion of premier show of Indian film "Taj Mahal" in Lahore, official sources told NNI.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Sindh Zakat utilisation system reviewed

Sindh Zakat utilisation system reviewed

National Assembly Standing Committee on Religious Affairs, Zakat and Ushr led by its Chairman Pir Muhammad Shah Khagga here on Thursday reviewed the Zakat utilisation system of Sindh province.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
'Pakistan to become poppy free country next year'

'Pakistan to become poppy free country next year'

Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Ghaus Bux Maher on Thursday said that poppy cultivation had been almost eliminated and would become a poppy free next year.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Defence Phase-I extension: HRL awarded Rs 2.5 billion contract

Defence Phase-I extension: HRL awarded Rs 2.5 billion contract

The Defence Housing Authority and Habib Rafiq Limited (HRL) have signed an agreement for developing Defence Housing Scheme, Phase I extension. The agreement was signed by Brigadier Ghafoor, Administrator DHA and Zahid Rafiq, Director HRL, here on Thursday
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
117 development schemes underway in Hyderabad

117 development schemes underway in Hyderabad

The District Co-ordination Officer Hyderabad, Muhammad Sharif Awan has said that 117 ongoing and new development schemes of ADP were being executed by the district government Hyderabad at total cost of Rs 2525.541 million to provide basic facilities to th
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Kamal announces Rs 805 million Lyari package

Kamal announces Rs 805 million Lyari package

City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has announced the biggest-ever development package of Rs 805 million for Lyari Town and vowed to develop it on modern lines within a span of two years.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
PML leaders asked to monitor uplift plans

PML leaders asked to monitor uplift plans

Provincial Minister for Agricultural Marketing and the Pakistan Muslim League for Southern Punjab Convenor Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon has called upon the PML leaders and workers to monitor the development projects in their respective areas.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
NWFP expanding private sector's role in uplift process

NWFP expanding private sector's role in uplift process

Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani on Thursday said that the provincial government is expanding the private sector role in the development process of the province and bringing reforms to develop social sector through private-public partnership.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Development Forum: donors urged to invest in NWFP industries

Development Forum: donors urged to invest in NWFP industries

The NWFP Senior Minister Siraj-ul-Haq has called upon the international donor agencies and investors to take benefit of the congenial and peaceful atmosphere as well as geological importance of NWFP and invest with full confidence. The provincial governme
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
ISPR clarifies President's statement

ISPR clarifies President's statement

The Inter-Services Public Relations denied on Thursday remarks attributed to President General Pervez Musharraf in an interview with a private TV channel that the present assemblies will elect him for the second term.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Senate body to discuss Aamir Cheema's death

Senate body to discuss Aamir Cheema's death

As the mystery shrouds the death of a Pakistani student in a German prison, the Senate panel will meet next week to discuss the issue. Taking suo moto notice of the death of Aamir Cheema, Chairman Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights, S.M. Zafar ha
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
'Greece keen to import Pakistani manpower'

'Greece keen to import Pakistani manpower'

Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping Babar Khan Ghauri on Thursday said the shipping industry of Greece has shown interest to import manpower in this field from Pakistan.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Programme for special kids on May 25

Programme for special kids on May 25

A fun and food programme for special children will be held at Karachi Gymkhana club on May 25. The programme, launched about four years ago by renowned artist and social worker Jimmy Engineer, has picked up momentum and different restaurants, five star ho
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Imation completes Memorex acquisition

Imation completes Memorex acquisition

Imation Corp announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Memorex in an all cash transaction, from Hanny aHoldings of Hong Kong and other shareholders of Memorex.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Growers advised to cultivate low delta crops

Growers advised to cultivate low delta crops

The Agriculture Extension department has advised and suggested the growers to cultivate low delta crops. They advised growers to cultivate crops like Pulses, Sunflower, Jowar, Bajara, Guar, Watermelon, soybean, Groundnuts, Chilies, Tomato and other vegeta
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Engro Chemical long-term rating upgraded

Engro Chemical long-term rating upgraded

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has upgraded the long-term entity rating of the Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited (ECPL) to "AA" (Double A) while maintaining the short-term rating at "A1+" (A one plus).
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Engro Chemical long-term rating upgraded

Engro Chemical long-term rating upgraded

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has upgraded the long-term entity rating of the Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited (ECPL) to "AA" (Double A) while maintaining the short-term rating at "A1+" (A one plus).
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Khushhali Bank launches Sukkur IBA scholarship programme

Khushhali Bank launches Sukkur IBA scholarship programme

The Khushhali Bank (KB) has launched its scholarship programme for the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Sukkur. Similar programmes have already been launched at the IBA Karachi, Lahore University of Management Sciences (Lums), and Balochistan U
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Fauji Cement considering raising production

Fauji Cement considering raising production

The Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) has planned to raise its capacity by almost three times to meet the rising demand for cement in the country and stem its skyrocketing prices.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Services sector scope under WTO regime to be discussed

Services sector scope under WTO regime to be discussed

The development of Pakistan's services market in the light of negotiations on services in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) under the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) will be considered at the national services workshop here on May 26 and 27
Published 19 May, 2006 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 19 May, 2006 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 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Imam Kaaba to deliver Juma sermon

Imam Kaaba to deliver Juma sermon

Dr Saleh Bin Abdullah Homaed, Imam-e-Kaaba and Chairman Saudi Shura Council will deliver the Friday prayer sermon at Faisal Mosque, Islamabad on May 19, an official statement said on Thursday.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Chinese minister due today

Chinese minister due today

Chinese Assistant Commerce Minister Fu Ziying will arrive at Islamabad on Friday to hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart, exploring new avenues of bilateral co-operation in the economic sector. The two sides will discuss parameters of their economic
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Civil servants briefed on quake devastation

Civil servants briefed on quake devastation

Chairman, Prime Minister's Inspection Commission, and former head of Federal Relief Commission (FRC) Major General Farooq Ahmed Khan said the October 8 earthquake left widespread destruction.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Normalcy returning to Balochistan: minister

Normalcy returning to Balochistan: minister

Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has said that normalcy is returning to Balochistan and people who were expelled from the province by some Sardars are returning to their homes.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan keen to resolve Kashmir issue: Fazl

Pakistan keen to resolve Kashmir issue: Fazl

Opposition leader in the National Assembly and Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) Secretary General Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that Pakistan desires resolution of all outstanding issues with India, including Kashmir dispute, through peaceful means.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Workshop

Workshop

The Department of Physiology, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro, is organising the second two-day workshop on the role of biostatistics in clinical research at LUMHS Jamshoro on May 22.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Education reforms to have positive impact: Khuhro

Education reforms to have positive impact: Khuhro

Sindh Education Minister Hameeda Khuhro said on Thursday that restructuring and reformations in education were for the sake of betterment so that it could fulfil the need of time.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
SHYDO to be reorganised for capacity building

SHYDO to be reorganised for capacity building

NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani said on Thursday that provincial government had chalked out a comprehensive plan to reorganise and restructure the SHYDO for its institutional strengthening and capacity building.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

The proceedings in the Senate on Thursday evening were by and large a laid-back affair, made more so by the House consensus that question hour should be treated as the done thing and debate on foreign policy should begin.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Charter of Democracy to empower people: ARD

Charter of Democracy to empower people: ARD

Alliance for Restoration of Democracy's (ARD) Lawyers Co-ordination Committee Co-ordinator Manzoor Ali Gillani said that 'Charter of Democracy' signed by Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif would go a long way towards ensuring empowerment of people of Pakista
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Chinese cultural show from on May 20

Chinese cultural show from on May 20

Chinese Embassy in collaboration with Pakistan National Council of Arts will celebrate Xinjiang cultural show to mark completion of 55 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Senators suggest remodelling of foreign policy

Senators suggest remodelling of foreign policy

The Senate has suggested to the government to remodel its foreign policy in the wake of emerging coldness in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, mounting problems for expatriates and Indian rise as a regional strategic power by the United States patronage.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (May 18, 2006) and the forecast for Friday (May 19, 2006).
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Gas discoveries enough to cater demands for 30 years: experts

Gas discoveries enough to cater demands for 30 years: experts

Pakistan possesses vast resources of natural gas and recent discoveries are enough to meet the country's growing needs for next 25 to 30 years at least. The country is well positioned to take advantage of the growing demand of gas by using Liquefied Natur
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Workshop on ethical marketing of pharmaceutical products

Workshop on ethical marketing of pharmaceutical products

The Pharma Bureau, a sub-committee of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), organised a workshop on "Ethical Marketing of Pharma Products" at a local hotel here on Thursday. Over 130 participants comprising marketing and medical
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (May 18, 2006).

Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (May 18, 2006).

Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements at 1700 GMT

Key stock and currency market movements at 1700 GMT

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 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Businessmen asked to avail warehousing period extension

Businessmen asked to avail warehousing period extension

The Collectorate of Customs Lahore has asked the trade and business community to avail the facility of extension in warehousing period, announced by the federal government to clear their overstayed goods up to June 04, 2006 without payment of any penal su
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Parliament not in a position to elect Musharraf: ARD spokesman

Parliament not in a position to elect Musharraf: ARD spokesman

Munir Ahmad Khan, a spokesman of the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) addressing a press conference here on Thursday, has rejected the notion that present parliament was in a position to elect President Pervez Musharraf for another term.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Thinkers' Forum budget moot

Thinkers' Forum budget moot

Pakistan Thinkers Forum will hold a seminar on the topic of "Coming budget, hopes and fears" here on Sunday (May 21). The Federal Minister for Privatisation and Investment Zahid Hamid will be the chief guest.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Fair inquiry urged into Cheema's death

Fair inquiry urged into Cheema's death

The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has called upon the government to arrange fair and impartial inquiry into the death of Amir Cheema in the custody of German Police.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (May 18, 2006).

Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (May 18, 2006) and for Friday (May 19, 2006).
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
MoU signed to establish education city

MoU signed to establish education city

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 'Education City' was signed here on Thursday to cater to the residential needs of teachers' community. Punjab Minister for Education Mian Imran Masood and Minister for Housing Syed Raza Ali Gillani were present at th
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Elahi flays PPPP and PML-N alliance

Elahi flays PPPP and PML-N alliance

Chief Minister Punjab Caudhry Pervez Ellahi here on Thursday said that alliance of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) indicates that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has thrown away the basic ideology
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Cotton sowing target set for Rahimyar Khan

Cotton sowing target set for Rahimyar Khan

Cotton sowing target for district Rahimyar Khan (RYK) has been set over 792,340 acres land this year, while sowing has already commenced in the region.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (May 18, 2006).

Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Tusdec and Smeda to set up CFC for foundry sector

Tusdec and Smeda to set up CFC for foundry sector

Technology Up-gradation and Skill Development Company (Tusdec) and Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) have decided to work together for setting up a Common Facility Center (CFC) in Lahore to facilitate the foundry sector.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (May 18, 2006).

Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Education may get over Rs 12 billion in budget

Education may get over Rs 12 billion in budget

In the Punjab Budget 2006-07, education sector is likely to get an increase in its Annual Development Programme (ADP) allocation from Rs 9200 million (2005-06) to Rs 12,760 million (12.760 billion), an increase of Rs 3560 million or 38.69 per cent.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (May 18, 2006).

Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
SBP sets up working group to implement RTGS system

SBP sets up working group to implement RTGS system

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the setting up of a high-powered Working Group of leading banks to take care of technical problems and drawing out the time-frames with regard to the implementation of the Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Sy
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Transit facility to Nato being considered: foreign office

Transit facility to Nato being considered: foreign office

Foreign Office spokesperson Tasneem Aslam conceded that Pakistan was holding talks on an agreement to provide transit facilities with Nato for shifting of arms, ammunition and other defence equipment to Afghanistan.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Customs acquire equipment to detect pork contents

Customs acquire equipment to detect pork contents

Without any let-up in clearance of pork under the guise of organic fertilisers, customs authorities have acquired special equipment to verify the content of pork meat in the imported consignments.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: stable trend in currency market

THE RUPEE: stable trend in currency market

Firmness prevailed in the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee, most of the time, held its overnight levels versus the dollar for buying and selling at 59.96 and 59.97, dealers said.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Punjab university body reviews Book, IT Fair arrangements

Punjab university body reviews Book, IT Fair arrangements

A meeting of Punjab University Deans Committee and senior police officials held under the chair of the Punjab University vice-chancellor Lieutenant General Arshad Mahmood (Retd) here on Thursday.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: stable trend in currency market

THE RUPEE: stable trend in currency market

Firmness prevailed in the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee, most of the time, held its overnight levels versus the dollar for buying and selling at 59.96 and 59.97, dealers said.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf for strengthening OIC

Musharraf for strengthening OIC

President Pervez Musharraf has underlined the need for strengthening the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) and close interaction among member countries in all fields of endeavours.
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Miscellaneous: ECOPACK LIMITED - Year ended 30.06.2005

Miscellaneous: ECOPACK LIMITED - Year ended 30.06.2005

The year under review witnessed highest ever sales in the company's history but margins remained under pressure. Even then it registered robust growth in gross profit. Increasingly rapid growth in sales and higher production were significant contributors
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
Gaddafi's son conferred with Hilal-e-Quaid

Gaddafi's son conferred with Hilal-e-Quaid

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday conferred the award of Hilal-e-Quaid-e-Azam on Saif Al Eslam M Al Gaddafi, son of Libyan leader, Colonel Muamar Al-Gaddafi and President of Gaddafi Development Foundation, in recognition of his services for t
Published 19 May, 2006 12:00am
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