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Print - 2007-01-16
Portsmouth University agrees to develop links with GCU

Portsmouth University agrees to develop links with GCU

The two-member delegation comprising Director Business Development, Ms. Linda McCormack and Dr Shabbar Jaffry, Director Postgraduate Programme in Economics of the Portsmouth University of the United Kingdom agreed to develop academic links in business man
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Telenor customers win millions

Telenor customers win millions

Telenor Pakistan held a prize distribution ceremony for six lucky winners following the end of the month-long Telenor multimillionaire celebration campaign.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Lawyers rally assails Bhinder's murder

Lawyers rally assails Bhinder's murder

The lawyers' community boycotted the courts and also took out procession from Aiwan-e-Adal to Punjab Assembly, here on Monday to protest the murder of Additional Advocate General Punjab, Arif Bhinder.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Bhinder's father approaches LHC for early hearing

Bhinder's father approaches LHC for early hearing

Father of slain Additional Advocate General, Punjab, Arif Bhinder has approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) for early hearing of a petition pending with the august court for the arrest of culprits involved in the murder of his two sons, a maternal nephew
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
USC items to be sold on old rates from January 17: Eid package ends

USC items to be sold on old rates from January 17: Eid package ends

Managing Director (MD) Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (USC) Brigadier Hafeez Ahmad (Retd) has said that old prices of the daily use commodities at USC will be applicable from Wednesday, January 17 after end of Prime Minister's Eid Package.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (January 15, 2007) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 16, 2007).
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
GM C&M Wapda's wife, sister killed in accident

GM C&M Wapda's wife, sister killed in accident

The wife and sister of Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) General Manager Co-ordination and Monitoring (C&M) Khalid Javaid passed away here in a road accident.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Programme 'Roohi Bano Ki Kahani' today

Programme 'Roohi Bano Ki Kahani' today

Roohi Bano, the TV star of yesteryear, who is currently staying at Fountain House, will reveal the story of her life in the programme "Roohi Bano Ki Kahani Roohi Bano Ki Zubani " in Fountain House Lahore on Tuesday, January 17 at 1:00 pm.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
LEAs act to get CDA flats vacated

LEAs act to get CDA flats vacated

The law enforcement agencies on Monday allegedly entered the flats of Capital Development Authority (CDA) in sector G-6 to get them vacated from the earthquake affectees. The affectees resisted the move, terming the action of government agencies against t
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

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 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
EPT, SCCI to review hike in properties rent

EPT, SCCI to review hike in properties rent

Chairman, Evacuee Properties Trust, Lieutenant General Zulfikar Ali Khan (Retd) has constituted a committee in the chairmanship of senior vice president, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), Haji Mohammad Israr Saraf to review the rent of the eva
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Korean firm submits Lowari tunnel progress report

Korean firm submits Lowari tunnel progress report

The Korean Construction Company submitted the progress report of the Lowari tunnel to Federal Communications Minister Shamim Siddiqui. President of Sambu Construction Company J.W Cheong presented the report to Shamim Siddiqui during a meeting here on Mond
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
500 hepatitis patients being treated for free in NWFP

500 hepatitis patients being treated for free in NWFP

NWFP Minister for Health Inayatullah has disclosed that 500 hepatitis patients were being provided free treatment under the endowment fund at Lady Ready Hospital Peshawar while required doses of vaccine had already been procured for them.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
ANF arrests nine drug smugglers

ANF arrests nine drug smugglers

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has arrested nine drugs smugglers in separate operations recovering 24.050 kilograms fine quality heroin, 59.250 kilograms of charas, 800 grams opium and 14 grams of cocain from their possession.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Arms smuggler awarded life term

Arms smuggler awarded life term

The Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) has awarded life term and ordered seizure of movable and immovable property of arms smuggler Bilal Hussain, here on Monday.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Commodore Raza promoted

Commodore Raza promoted

Commodore Abbas Raza has been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral with immediate effect, says a notification issued by Naval Headquarters here on Monday.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (January 15, 2007) and for Tuesday (January 16, 2007).
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Hero Pakistani scheme rewards 25,608 winners

Hero Pakistani scheme rewards 25,608 winners

Hero Pakistani Collectors' Card Scheme, the first of its kind, owned by the Pakistan Sports Trust and managed by Comset Services (Pvt) Ltd has so far given away prizes worth Rs 33,326,152 to 25,608 winners from Karachi and Hyderabad, including two lucky w
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
NTP starts TB diagnostic, treatment unit

NTP starts TB diagnostic, treatment unit

National Tuberculosis Control Programme (NTP) under the Ministry of Health Pakistan, monitored by WHO, has started its full support diagnostic units from treatment to cure TB patients and now urging patients to get registered themselves for full scale-tre
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
IAPEX 2007 concludes

IAPEX 2007 concludes

The Institute of Architects of Pakistan organised its third international exhibition of 'HOME AND BUILDING' products, IAPEX 2007 lasted from January 12-14 at the EPB Expo Centre.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
CDGK to set up emergency centre for Muharram

CDGK to set up emergency centre for Muharram

City District Government Karachi (CDGK) is going to establish emergency centre for the period of ten days to help public lodge complaints during Muharram on toll-free numbers.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Elevation plan of SMI, DCET

Elevation plan of SMI, DCET

Sindh Minister for Education and Literacy, Dr Hamida Khuhro has directed the secretary education and provincial education manager (colleges) to prepare a plan for elevation and up-gradation of two federally run institutions, ie Sindh Madressatul Islam (SM
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Multinet seals $40 million contract with Telenor

Multinet seals $40 million contract with Telenor

Telekom Malaysia's (TM) Pakistani subsidiary, Multinet Pakistan, has sealed a 20-year capacity contract and a service contract with Telenor Pakistan. In total, the deal is estimated to be worth $40 million.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Postage stamp issued on KMC building platinum jubilee

Postage stamp issued on KMC building platinum jubilee

Pakistan Post Office is issuing a commemorative postage stamp of Rs.10 on Tuesday on the occasion of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Building's platinum jubilee being celebrated now a days in the metropolis.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Seminary degrees case not taken up

Seminary degrees case not taken up

The Supreme Court (SC) did not take up the case of status of Deeni Madaras degrees for short of time and adjourned it for indefinite period.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
'Land survey for cottage industrial zone completed'

'Land survey for cottage industrial zone completed'

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has said that the government has completed land survey for establishing cottage industrial zone in the metropolis. Speaking at a meeting of Pakistan Industrial Promotion Forum (PIPF) on Sunday night, he said that an an
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Kashmir is still core issue: foreign office

Kashmir is still core issue: foreign office

Kashmir is still core issue between Pakistan and India and progress on the settlement of this dispute would facilitate normalisation of both countries' relations, Foreign Office spokesperson Tasneem Aslam said here on Monday.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Women's Expo from February 23

Women's Expo from February 23

After its thumping success in Karachi and Lahore last year, Women's Expo is being organised in Karachi from February 23 to 25 at Expo Centre. The three-day exhibition will be the first ever national interactive platform for Pakistani women that would high
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
UBL Insurers launched in Pakistan

UBL Insurers launched in Pakistan

UBL Insurers limited, a subsidiary of United Bank Limited, which is jointly owned by UBL, the Abu Dhabi Group, UAE and the Bestway Group, UK has been formally launched here on Monday. UBL Insurers has been licensed to transact general insurance business i
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Lahore LTU achieves year's target in six months

Lahore LTU achieves year's target in six months

The Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU) Lahore has shown a remarkable performance in revenue collection by achieving the budgetary targets of whole year (2006-07) in a record period of six months, which is a rare example.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Malaysia and Australia to open low-cost route

Malaysia and Australia to open low-cost route

Malaysia and Australia are in talks to open a low-cost air route between the two countries, spearheaded by Qantas-owned Jetstar and AirAsia, Malaysia's transport minister said on Monday.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 30th December 2006

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
MCA seeks report on crushing suspensions

MCA seeks report on crushing suspensions

The Monopoly Control Authority (MCA) has sought report from the sugar mills about suspension of crushing operation as per the decisions of PSMA, and also the date(s) crushing was restarted, along with other related details to what extent the problems were
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 30th December 2006

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
MCA seeks report on crushing suspensions

MCA seeks report on crushing suspensions

The Monopoly Control Authority (MCA) has sought report from the sugar mills about suspension of crushing operation as per the decisions of PSMA, and also the date(s) crushing was restarted, along with other related details to what extent the problems were
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
MCA seeks report on crushing suspensions

MCA seeks report on crushing suspensions

The Monopoly Control Authority (MCA) has sought report from the sugar mills about suspension of crushing operation as per the decisions of PSMA, and also the date(s) crushing was restarted, along with other related details to what extent the problems were
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Three killed in Afghan refugee camp blast

Three killed in Afghan refugee camp blast

At least three people have killed and four others injured in a bomb blast at an Afghan refugee camp near Peshawar, a senior police officer said on Monday. The bomb exploded at Jalozai refugee camp late night when the people were asleep, police office Nisa
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Three killed in Afghan refugee camp blast

Three killed in Afghan refugee camp blast

At least three people have killed and four others injured in a bomb blast at an Afghan refugee camp near Peshawar, a senior police officer said on Monday. The bomb exploded at Jalozai refugee camp late night when the people were asleep, police office Nisa
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
KESC estimates over Rs 3 billion GST refund for 2007

KESC estimates over Rs 3 billion GST refund for 2007

Karachi Electricity Supply Corporation (KESC) has worked out an estimated sales tax refund of Rs 3,311 million for 2007, while it has already obtained Rs 2 billion GST refund as agreed with the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU), Karachi.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
KESC estimates over Rs 3 billion GST refund for 2007

KESC estimates over Rs 3 billion GST refund for 2007

Karachi Electricity Supply Corporation (KESC) has worked out an estimated sales tax refund of Rs 3,311 million for 2007, while it has already obtained Rs 2 billion GST refund as agreed with the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU), Karachi.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
KESC estimates over Rs 3 billion GST refund for 2007

KESC estimates over Rs 3 billion GST refund for 2007

Karachi Electricity Supply Corporation (KESC) has worked out an estimated sales tax refund of Rs 3,311 million for 2007, while it has already obtained Rs 2 billion GST refund as agreed with the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU), Karachi.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Chinese auto maker keen to invest in Pakistan

Chinese auto maker keen to invest in Pakistan

"There are great opportunities in the automobile sector in Pakistan, and we would like to benefit from these by building strong economic relationship for investment."
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Seven perish in road crash

Seven perish in road crash

At least seven persons were killed and 13 other injured when a passenger coach collided head on with a truck at Yaka Gund area some 20 km off here in Mohmand Agency on Monday.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
SNGPL and SPL sign agreement

SNGPL and SPL sign agreement

Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) and Saif Power Limited (SPL), subsequent to approval from Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), executed a gas supply agreement for supply of 38 MMCFD gas to SPL's Shaiwal-based 231 megawatts power plant.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Tata Consultancy third quarter net up 48 percent

Tata Consultancy third quarter net up 48 percent

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS), India's top software services exporter, said on Monday quarterly profit rose 48 percent, beating expectations, as it won large outsourcing deals from foreign clients.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
France too 'defensive' on trade: Mandelson

France too 'defensive' on trade: Mandelson

European Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson criticised France's stance over talks aimed at a new world trade deal, saying Paris was being excessively "defensive" in its insistence on limiting cuts in agricultural subsidies.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
China accelerates strategic oil build in December

China accelerates strategic oil build in December

China imported about 12.4 million barrels of crude for its strategic storage tanks in December, more than 50 percent its November intake, taking advantage of cheaper oil, industry sources said on Monday.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Iran defiant on nuclear ambitions

Iran defiant on nuclear ambitions

Iran on Monday defiantly stuck by its ambition to massively crank up uranium enrichment capacity amid spiralling tensions with the United States over its role in the Middle East.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians

Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians

Israeli forces killed two Palestinian militants on Monday near the Israeli-built border fence on the Gaza frontier, ambulance workers said. The Israeli army said troops opened fire at "two armed terrorists crawling towards the fence" under the cover of da
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Bird flu spreads in Asia, jump in Indonesia cases

Bird flu spreads in Asia, jump in Indonesia cases

An Indonesian hospital was on Monday overwhelmed with patients suffering bird flu symptoms as the disease spread further in Vietnam and Thailand reported its first case in poultry in six months.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Poland must drop broadband access regulation: EU

Poland must drop broadband access regulation: EU

Poland's telecoms authority must drop plans to regulate retail broadband access as they may harm competition and hinder the development of broadband infrastructure, the European Commission said on Monday.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Gainers outclassed losers at ISE

Gainers outclassed losers at ISE

Gainers outclassed losers at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday where bulls returned in the front seat amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index was up by 37.10 points from 2,548.55 to 2,585.65 points.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Presentation

Presentation

Presentation at KSE auditorium (only for members and an authorised employee of the members).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Gainers outclassed losers at ISE

Gainers outclassed losers at ISE

Gainers outclassed losers at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday where bulls returned in the front seat amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index was up by 37.10 points from 2,548.55 to 2,585.65 points.
Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
Cross Transactions

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Monday (January 15, 2007).

Published 16 Jan, 2007 12:00am
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