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Print - 2007-02-24
Al Gore may cap hot year with 'Inconvenient' Oscar

Al Gore may cap hot year with 'Inconvenient' Oscar

Al Gore narrowly missed becoming president of the United States, but Hollywood may anoint him "King of the Greens" on Sunday with an Oscar for "An Inconvenient Truth," the documentary about his slideshow on global warming.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
US hunted al Qaeda suspects from Ethiopia

US hunted al Qaeda suspects from Ethiopia

The US military used bases inside Ethiopia last month in a quiet campaign to capture or kill top al Qaeda leaders in the Horn of Africa, The New York Times reported on its Web site on Thursday, citing US officials.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
France's Royal turns to Socialist heavyweights

France's Royal turns to Socialist heavyweights

French presidential candidate Segolene Royal has brought a high-powered Socialist trio on board her campaign team, including ex-prime minister Lionel Jospin, to help bolster her bid for the top post.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Powerful Mozambique storm leaves destruction

Powerful Mozambique storm leaves destruction

A powerful tropical storm that struck Mozambique lost some of its fury on Friday but left a trail of destruction and may have forced thousands of people from their homes, officials said.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Prodi to stay on as Prime Minister

Prodi to stay on as Prime Minister

Italy's centre-left leaders have agreed to back Romano Prodi's bid to stay on as prime minister, boosting his chances of ending a crisis that risks plunging the country into political paralysis.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Four US soldiers killed in Iraq

Four US soldiers killed in Iraq

Four more US soldiers have been killed in two incidents in Iraq, the military said Friday, raising the toll for February to 66. Three of them were killed Thursday, "while conducting combat operations in Al-Anbar Province" of western Iraq, a statement said
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
US forces free son of powerful Iraqi politician

US forces free son of powerful Iraqi politician

US troops freed the eldest son of powerful Iraqi Shia politician Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim on Friday after detaining him for several hours at a border checkpoint with Iran, Iraqi officials said.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Cheney raises concerns about China and North Korea

Cheney raises concerns about China and North Korea

US Vice President Dick Cheney on Friday expressed concerns about China's military build-up and also questioned whether North Korea would follow through on its commitments in a recent nuclear deal.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Merkel urges Fatah, Hamas to meet Quartet conditions

Merkel urges Fatah, Hamas to meet Quartet conditions

Germany, president of the European Union, urged a new Palestinian unity government on Friday to comply with the three conditions set out by the Quartet of Middle East peace negotiators.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Ahmadinejad vows no weakness over nuclear plan

Ahmadinejad vows no weakness over nuclear plan

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Friday Iran should stand up to the world and pursue its nuclear programme, after Tehran ignored a UN deadline to stop nuclear work which the West says will be used to make atom bombs.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
US soldier gets 100 years

US soldier gets 100 years

A US soldier was sentenced Thursday to 100 years in prison for his role in the rape and murder of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and the slaying of her parents and younger sister. But under military law and following a plea bargain Sergeant Paul Cortez could be
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
UK to send extra troops to Afghanistan

UK to send extra troops to Afghanistan

Britain has decided to send up to 1,000 extra troops to Afghanistan to fight a resurgent Taliban, British media said Friday, days after the government announced a major reduction in forces in Iraq.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Cluster bomb opponents agree to seek ban by next year

Cluster bomb opponents agree to seek ban by next year

Forty-six countries meeting in Oslo on Friday pledged to seek a treaty banning cluster bombs by next year, with major user and stockpiler Britain and manufacturer France signing on, Norway said.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Top Canadian court strikes down anti-terror law

Top Canadian court strikes down anti-terror law

Canada's Supreme Court struck down on Friday a controversial anti-terror law that allows foreign suspects to be detained indefinitely on the basis of secret evidence.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Thousands gather to support Afghan warlords

Thousands gather to support Afghan warlords

Around 25,000 supporters of former Afghan warlords, including some senior government figures, filled a Kabul stadium on Friday in a noisy show of support for a controversial proposed war crimes amnesty.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Gunmen kill Lebanese, kidnap 2 Italians in Nigeria

Gunmen kill Lebanese, kidnap 2 Italians in Nigeria

Gunmen shot dead a Lebanese engineer and kidnapped two Italians in two separate incidents in Nigeria's oil city Port Harcourt on Friday, authorities said. The Italian Foreign Ministry recommended that its nationals leave the Niger Delta, Africa's largest
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Special security for Khaleda and Hasina withdrawn

Special security for Khaleda and Hasina withdrawn

Bangladesh's interim government has withdrawn special security teams assigned to the outgoing prime minister Khaleda Zia and leader of the opposition Sheikh Hasina Wajed, a senior official said Friday.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Sterling gains

Sterling gains

Sterling rose to one-week highs against the euro and dollar on Friday after a Bank of England policymaker expressed concern about inflationary pressures, reigniting talk of a near-term interest rate hike.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Yen hits record low

Yen hits record low

The yen hit a record low against the euro on Friday after the Bank of Japan's Governor repeated that raising interest rates further would be a slow process.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Crossover backs up in thin market

Crossover backs up in thin market

The iTraxx Crossover index, which hit a record low earlier this week, backed up sharply on Friday afternoon as a downturn in US equity markets pushed the cost of protection higher in thin markets.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Crossover backs up in thin market

Crossover backs up in thin market

The iTraxx Crossover index, which hit a record low earlier this week, backed up sharply on Friday afternoon as a downturn in US equity markets pushed the cost of protection higher in thin markets.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Seoul shares remain up

Seoul shares remain up

Seoul shares rose 0.3 percent to a record close on Friday, as brokerages such as Samsung Securities extended a surge on hopes a market rally may spur more trading, although investors also locked in gains in recent outperformers.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
US Stocks: Friday's early afternoon trade

US Stocks: Friday's early afternoon trade

US stocks fell for a third straight session on Friday as concern over rising defaults in the subprime mortgage industry sent financial shares for their worst decline in a month.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
UK's top share index rises

UK's top share index rises

Britain's FTSE 100 index closed slightly firmer on Friday, as energy and mining shares were spurred by higher oil and copper prices, but sluggish banking stocks limited the gains. The leading share index closed up 20.6 points, or 0.32 percent, at 6,401.5,
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Italy's bioethanol output seen higher

Italy's bioethanol output seen higher

Italy may boost output of bioethanol to 2 million hectolitres in 2007 using the higher capacity of some existing plants, but will still miss a target for biofuels use, the head of an industry body said on Friday.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
French growers criticise uneven EU sugar quota cut

French growers criticise uneven EU sugar quota cut

The European Union's decision to take 2 million tonnes of sugar production off the market next season was needed but the cuts should be distributed evenly, the head of the French growers' group said on Friday.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Oil climbs above $61 on Iran

Oil climbs above $61 on Iran

Oil climbed above $61 to a 2007 high on Friday following a sharp drop in fuel stocks in the United States, as tensions over Iran's nuclear program stoked supply concerns. US crude settled up 19 cents at $61.14 a barrel after trading as high as $61.80, the
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
New timber investment tool to make money grow

New timber investment tool to make money grow

Timber has become a popular stop for investors prepared to look beyond the traditional model of buying trees and holding them for the long term, Europe-based FourWinds Capital Management told Reuters. Fourwinds recently launched the Phaunos Timber Fund to
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Japan retail selling to check gold rise above $650

Japan retail selling to check gold rise above $650

Any sharp rise in spot gold prices from $650 a troy ounce is likely to attract steady profit-taking sales from Japanese retail investors, a general manager at Japan's top bullion house said on Wednesday.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
London sugar down

London sugar down

London white sugar futures closed mostly lower on Friday with pre-weekend profit-taking helping to stall this week's run-up in prices, dealers said. "It (the market) looks a little bit tired," one dealer said, adding the failure of any significant fund bu
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Nickel jumps 5 percent

Nickel jumps 5 percent

London Metal Exchange nickel rose more than 5 percent on Friday, buoyed by low stocks and a tight supply outlook, while tin slipped from its highs on signs of increased supply from Indonesia. Nickel closed at $40,900, up $2,000 from the previous day, befo
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Gold rallies to new nine-month high

Gold rallies to new nine-month high

Gold rallied to a fresh nine-month peak on Friday towards the key $700 an ounce level as investors piled in, worried about global security risks and rising oil prices, analysts said.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn down

US MIDDAY: corn down

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures fell 5 to 7 cents per bushel by midday on Friday on a profit-taking setback after the rally on Thursday to 10-year highs, traders said.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat lower

US MIDDAY: wheat lower

Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were lower at midmorning on Friday in a setback from strong rallies this week that left the market overbought, traders said. Front-month March wheat was up roughly 40 cents a bushel, or 9 percent, since hitting
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya mixed

US MIDDAY: soya mixed

The Chicago Board of Trade soyabean market was mixed early Friday, recovering from early weakness as crude oil and soyabean oil were firming, traders said. March soyabeans were up 1-1/4 cent at $7.85 per bushel by 10:30 am CST (1630 GMT). The back months
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper hits eight-week high

US MIDDAY: copper hits eight-week high

US copper futures advanced to a new 8-week high early Friday, extending a technical-based rally that pushed prices more than 8 percent higher this week, traders said.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold and silver rise

US MIDDAY: gold and silver rise

US gold futures rose 1 percent and silver jumped to a nine-month high on Friday as investors poured money into the precious metals markets before the weekend because of heightened geopolitical tensions and firmer energy prices.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
'Livestock industry makes tremendous progress'

'Livestock industry makes tremendous progress'

Agriculture is a mainstay of Pakistan 's economy as it contributes about 22 percent to GDP and 66 percent to employment. In this context, the sub-sector livestock is also equal partner of the agricultural economy and contributes to the GDP.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Inauguration of e-office system next week

Inauguration of e-office system next week

The Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister for Information Technology, Noman Saigal on Friday said that e-office system under e-government project will be inaugurated next week.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Saeeda Malik condoles with Asad Abid

Saeeda Malik condoles with Asad Abid

Sindh Minister for Women Development Dr Saeeda Malik, accompanied by Dr Rahim, on Friday visited the residence of Kazi Asad Abid, Secretary General of All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), to offer condolence on the sad demise of his cousin and the Chie
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Afghanistan attractive market for citrus fruits

Afghanistan attractive market for citrus fruits

The demand of citrus fruits ie kinnoo and orange (Malta) is going high in Afghan market depriving Pakistanis from these fruits as prices of these commodities registering manifold surge in the local market, sources in fruit market told Business Recorder
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Human rights bodies condemn woman minister's killing

Human rights bodies condemn woman minister's killing

The Alliance for Protection of Human Rights (APHR) has condemned the assassination of Punjab woman minister Zill-e-Huma Usman on Tuesday by a fanatic and demanded of the government to give an exemplary punishment to the killer to stop recurrence of such i
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
IBP prize distribution ceremony today

IBP prize distribution ceremony today

The prize distribution ceremony of the Institute of Bankers, Pakistan (IBP), will be held here on Saturday. State Bank of Pakistan Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar will chair the ceremony. Presidents/chief executive officers (CEOs), senior executives of banks
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
International moot on alternative energy, power on March 9

International moot on alternative energy, power on March 9

An international conference on Alternative Energy and Power (ICAEP) 2007 is to be held on March 9, in conjunction with fourth International Trade and Industry Fair (ITIF), Asia, at Karachi Expo Centre. The conference aims at providing an opportunity to hi
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Gwadar port to create massive job opportunities: Prime Minister

Gwadar port to create massive job opportunities: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday said the operationalisation of Gwadar Port would generate tremendous opportunities for the people of Balochistan as thousands of jobs and new business would be created. The prime minister was talking to Balochistan Ch
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Good journalism

Good journalism

This refers to your detailed report on "Brokers not to back KSE MD's removal" in your publication of Sunday, 19th February 2007. I would like to make only two comments.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
The dwindling image of KSE

The dwindling image of KSE

The disclosure by the KSE Managing Director that independent directors used bourses office to seek permission for stocks trading has created doubts about transparent image of KSE in the minds of usual folks and general investors.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Private sector and foreign investment: cornerstone of economic strategy

Private sector and foreign investment: cornerstone of economic strategy

Pakistan has undergone significant economic and political transformation. Sound macroeconomic management, backed by market oriented policies and a conducive incentive regime, together with political stability and effective regulatory framework have enable
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
World Bank's timely warning

World Bank's timely warning

The World Bank has warned Pakistan against its "go-slow" policy on the construction of new water reservoirs as this could put the country's economic survival in jeopardy. The warning has come from a high-powered technical delegation of the Bank that held
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan's three deficits

Pakistan's three deficits

Addressing the Pakistan Oil and Gas Conference that concluded in Islamabad the other day, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has highlighted, yet again, the importance of energy security for the country's growing economic needs. He told the delegates that his go
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
ICS academic activities hailed

ICS academic activities hailed

Punjab University's Vice Chancellor Arshad Mahmood has said the government of General Pervez Musharraf is committed to promote education in the country and has also constituted a task force on education.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Qatar Airways participates in London's Business Travel Show

Qatar Airways participates in London's Business Travel Show

Qatar Airways has participated in Europe's leading Business Travel Show, which took place at London's Earls Court Exhibition Centre last week. The annual event attracted the world's leading travel suppliers from major hotel groups to international airline
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Soneri Bank earns Rs 985.298 million net profit

Soneri Bank earns Rs 985.298 million net profit

The Soneri Bank has earned Rs 985.298 million as profit after tax translating earning per share of Rs 3.29 in the year ended December 31, 2006 as compared to Rs 920.233 profit after tax and EPS of Rs 3.08 million in the corresponding period 2005.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Soneri Bank earns Rs 985.298 million net profit

Soneri Bank earns Rs 985.298 million net profit

The Soneri Bank has earned Rs 985.298 million as profit after tax translating earning per share of Rs 3.29 in the year ended December 31, 2006 as compared to Rs 920.233 profit after tax and EPS of Rs 3.08 million in the corresponding period 2005.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Implementation of quota for disabled sought

Implementation of quota for disabled sought

The Lahore High Court (LHC) issued a notice to Law Officer directing him to assist the court in a petition challenging the non-implementation of 'Disabled Rehabilitation of Employment Ordinance, 1981'.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
LHC issues notices to PIA officials

LHC issues notices to PIA officials

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to respondent Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) officials in a contempt petition for ignoring the court orders.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
One killed, two injured in gas blast

One killed, two injured in gas blast

A doctor lost his life while his mother and brother sustained injuries as a result of blast and fire due to leakage of natural gas here in an apartment on Friday morning. According to police, the incident took place at 07 30 hours on Friday due to accumul
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Samjhota blast victims laid to rest

Samjhota blast victims laid to rest

Hundreds of people on Friday attended the funeral ceremony of two Samjohta Express victims Rana Omardin (55) and his son Muhammad younas across the Multan city. Four persons belonging to Multan died and they were identified as Muhammad Rafiq (58) Muhammad
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Five more bodies reach Lahore

Five more bodies reach Lahore

Bodies of five more unfortunate victims of Samjhota Express bombing have arrived in Pakistan from India through Wagha Border on Friday. According to a Pakistan Railway's spokesman, Pakistan Railways has released a list of 38 dead and 12 injured persons, w
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Five Pakistani victims of train blasts buried in India

Five Pakistani victims of train blasts buried in India

Five Pakistanis killed in the bombing of the cross-border "Friendship Express" train earlier this week were buried Friday in northern India, as their relatives could not afford to bring their bodies home.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
FSC reserves judgement

FSC reserves judgement

The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) has reserved its verdict in an appeal filed by Sabir and Javed, the co-accused of self confessed serial killer Javed Iqbal who had died during imprisonment.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Details of laws and policies about human rights sought

Details of laws and policies about human rights sought

The Punjab Human Rights (PHR) Department in a letter to all administrative secretaries of the provincial government has asked for furnishing a detailed report, indicating the laws and policies relating to the human rights issues and as how far these laws
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Need for sector-wise economic strategy with China stressed

Need for sector-wise economic strategy with China stressed

Chief Executive, Technology Exchange and Co-ordination (Pvt) Limited, Rana Saddiqi-ur Rehman has stressed the need for evolving comprehensive sector-wise economic strategy with China. Delivering a lecture at the Economics Department of the GC University,
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
'Sialkot initiative' sets labour rights priorities

'Sialkot initiative' sets labour rights priorities

Ministry of Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis in collaboration with International Labour Organisation (ILO) organised a workshop to formulate 'Sialkot Initiative 2007' aimed at strengthening the international competitiveness of the Sialkot-based so
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Sons of Nawabzada Nasrullah join PML

Sons of Nawabzada Nasrullah join PML

Nawabzada Iftikhar Ahmad Khan, Nawabzada Ibrar Ahmad Khan and Nawabzada Israr Ahmad Khan, sons of elderly politician late Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan called on Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, here on Friday and joined Pakistan Muslim League al
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Cholistan jeep rally from March 9

Cholistan jeep rally from March 9

The third 'TDCP Cholistan Jeep rally', an important event of the Visit Pakistan Year, will be held from March 9 to 11 in Cholistan desert. Sources in Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP) said on Monday that organisers have already started registr
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
LHC refuses to stay Basant celebrations

LHC refuses to stay Basant celebrations

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday refused to issue stay order against the celebrations of Basant and directed the Punjab government to file reply in a petition against this festival by March 4.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Zakat Council releases Rs 48 million for Tevta Mustahqeen

Zakat Council releases Rs 48 million for Tevta Mustahqeen

With a view to extending financial support to the deserving students, studying in as many as 97 Tevta-run institutions in Punjab, the Central Zakat Council has released Rs 48 million as a first instalment.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Call for raising teachers' status

Call for raising teachers' status

Teachers status in society is a critical, yet largely ignored factor affecting the state of education in Pakistan, experts stressed at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development's (AKU-IED) National Research Symposium on Teacher Status,
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Number of drug addicts on the rise

Number of drug addicts on the rise

Despite huge expenditure of Rs 45.04 million on drug control projects, drug addicts increased from 4 to 5 million. Sources told Business Recorder here on Friday that delay in implementation of these projects and bureaucratic bottlenecks made these
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
'EC to continue aid for best medical care

'EC to continue aid for best medical care

The European Commission (EC) will continue its support to Pakistan for providing best medical care to its people and improve its health infrastructure. EC Programme Manager Elisabeth Loacker said this while addressing the participants of a two-day seminar
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Government collecting data to set crop targets

Government collecting data to set crop targets

The government has initiated preliminary exercise for gathering data to set crop targets for coming Kharif season at the Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) meeting scheduled for towards end March, an official said.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Microsoft launches 'Software Business Accelerator'

Microsoft launches 'Software Business Accelerator'

Microsoft Pakistan announced the launch of "Software Business Accelerator" programme in collaboration with Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and Agitavi Research Corporation.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Extension in tenure of Rastgar stayed by LHC

Extension in tenure of Rastgar stayed by LHC

The Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi bench, has directed that further extension in the tenure of Imtiaz A Rastgar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Engineering Development Board (EDB), which was to expire on March 7, 2007 "will not be given effect till the n
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Telecom operators assure PTA MNP implementation by March-end

Telecom operators assure PTA MNP implementation by March-end

All telecom operators have assured the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) of implementing the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) by the end of March, which would allow customers the 'flexibility to move from one operator to another', without changing
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Privatisation secretary passes away

Privatisation secretary passes away

The Secretary Ministry of Privatisation and Investment Sheikh Ikramullah who was admitted in PIMS after a stroke at PM House prior to meeting on 'Rolling Targets and Goals" on February 19, died today afternoon. Immediate cause of his death was said to be
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Uplift work in DHA reviewed

Uplift work in DHA reviewed

A delegation of Defence Society Residents' Association (DSRA), led by Association's President, Cdre PN Sadeed Ahmed Malik (Retd) visited DHA's main office here on Friday. DHA directors and CBC officials were also present on the occasion, said a press rele
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
'Italian experience in marble sector can be beneficial'

'Italian experience in marble sector can be beneficial'

Pakistan can benefit from the best utilisation of Italian practices in the dimensional stone sector, said Ihsanullah Khan, chairman, Pakistan Stone Development Company (Pasdec), while addressing a reception hosted in the honour of Italian Ambassador to Pa
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
SHC rejects appeal against acquittal

SHC rejects appeal against acquittal

The Division Bench of High Court of Sindh on Friday dismissed appeal moved by State against acquittal awarded by a trial court and seeking conviction to Akram Lahori and his two associates in a murder case.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
RTOs reduce traders' problems: director general

RTOs reduce traders' problems: director general

Director General, Regional Tax Office, Abida Ali said on Friday that the establishment of regional tax offices (RTO) is providing all tax related facilities to trading community under one roof. The business community, she said is no more required to visit
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
PSO invites tender for 1.06 MT sulphur fuel

PSO invites tender for 1.06 MT sulphur fuel

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has floated tender inviting bids for the supply of 1.06 million tonnes of sulphur fuel (High-Low) oil for April-June delivery on Friday.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
PTCL to implement ERP system

PTCL to implement ERP system

PTCL will implement the ERP system in all the companies of PTCL Group viz. PTCL, PTML (Ufone) and Paknet, to provide comprehensive futuristic solution for better services and resource management.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Security of Thar Express handed over to Rangers

Security of Thar Express handed over to Rangers

The security of Thar Express has been handed over to Pakistan Rangers (Sindh). According to a press release received here on Friday, the security of Thar Express from Karachi to Zero point and back has been handed over to Sindh Rangers.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Foreign militants won't be tolerated: Aurakzai

Foreign militants won't be tolerated: Aurakzai

The peace accord, signed in South Waziristan, would be implemented in letter and spirit and the presence of foreigners on the Mehsud soil would not be tolerated, said NWFP Governor Lieutenant General Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai (retd). He was talking to the
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
'Textile industry playing vital role to boost economy'

'Textile industry playing vital role to boost economy'

Despite some challenges, textile industry continues to play an important role in Pakistan's economy. It is believed that the volume of textile exports would reach $50 billion by 2016, and these exports could help develop Pakistan's economy, reported a pri
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Workshop on IPR today

Workshop on IPR today

A two-day workshop on Intellectual Property Rights will be held here at Faisal Mosque Campus of International Islamic University (IIU) on February 24. According to a press release of IIU the workshop is being organised by the IIU.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Rally condemns Israeli aggression

Rally condemns Israeli aggression

Anjuman Talaba-i- Islam (ATI) staged a protest demonstration after Friday prayers in front of Jamia Shahi Eid-gah against the Israeli aggression and desecration on Aqsa Mosque. ATI Punjab Secretary General Saeed Zafar led the rally, which was attended by
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Ban on charity trusts condemned

Ban on charity trusts condemned

Chief of Pakistan Democratic Party and Vice President of ARD, Nawabzada Mansoor Ahmed Khan and MMA provincial Chief Liaquat Baloch have opposed the ban on Al-Rasheed and Al-Akhter Trusts and accused the government of taking actions against charitable orga
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (February 23, 2007) and the forecast for Saturday (February 24, 2007).
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Concern voiced over growing street crimes

Concern voiced over growing street crimes

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Sindh Amir and MNA Asadullah Bhutto on Thursday bitterly criticised the government for ever growing street crimes in Karachi and termed law and order in the country unsatisfactory.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Benazir asked to abandon ego

Benazir asked to abandon ego

Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) leader Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that his party has broken the political ice in terms of the London multi-party conference (MPC). He added that several questions would become open if Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Ben
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
PPP looking for loyal candidates in Punjab and NWFP

PPP looking for loyal candidates in Punjab and NWFP

Pakistan People's Party Chairperson Benazir Bhutto has directed PPP Punjab President Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi to propose candidates for the forthcoming general elections after consulting the party's district & city presidents and executive council me
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (February 23, 2007).

Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
Anti-smoking walk

Anti-smoking walk

Environmental Society of the University of Faisalabad organised a walk against hazards of smoking. A large number of students and faculty members participated in the walk to create awareness among students against the harmful consequences of smoking.
Published 24 Feb, 2007 12:00am
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