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Customs, Excise and Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal: words and spirit of the law-I

Customs, Excise and Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal: words and spirit of the law-I

It is futile to look for logic in the provisions of a taxing statute. Tax laws should be constructed on the basis of the language used by text of the law. Justice, equity or reason are not relevant in relation to a fiscal law. In relation to a taxing stat

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Is there a 'deal'?

Is there a 'deal'?

President General Pervez Musharraf and PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto are both natural allies and natural adversaries - a paradox that keeps clouding the national political horizon with confusion and uncertainty. The two are natural allies because they ho

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

How to ensure uninterrupted power supply?

How to ensure uninterrupted power supply?

Federal Minister for Water and Power Liaquat Ali Jatoi, while attending a briefing on Hesco's performance, has said that ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply to consumers is the primary responsibility of the officials concerned. He has also stressed

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Gilani denies government-PPP deal

Gilani denies government-PPP deal

The Pakistan Peoples Party's central vice chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has dispelled the impression that PPP had reached an agreement or deal with the government and said that Zulfikar Ali Bhutto gave us a lesson of "No-deal" and he preferred to lay d

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Body of constable's son found after four days

Body of constable's son found after four days

The body of a 17-year old son of a policeman, who had gone missing, was found after four days in Rajbah Zaheer Nagar near here on Friday. According to police source. Constable Muhammad Ameen's son Shahaid Ameen who was mentally retarded had been missing s

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Ban on distribution of food at shrines planned

Ban on distribution of food at shrines planned

The Auqaf department Punjab is planning to impose a ban on the distribution of food (Langer and Niaz) at the main shrines in the Punjab, Auqaf Minister Sahabzada Saeedul Hassan Shah told here on Friday.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

'Hi-tech unit designed to cut sugar production losses'

'Hi-tech unit designed to cut sugar production losses'

A hi-tech sugar syrup plant project has been especially designed after due research to increase white sugar production in the country, cut losses, and result in greater prosperity, especially among the rural population.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Good Friday

Good Friday

The Christian community of Faisalabad observed Good Friday with traditional religious reverence. City churches were decorated to mark the auspicious day while special service and prayers were also held. Father Bashir Francis led a special service in the H

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Fesco makes efforts to meet electricity demand

Fesco makes efforts to meet electricity demand

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company ((Fesco) is making efforts to meet the increasing electricity demand by expanding its distribution network in addition to purchasing surplus electricity from the private generation companies.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

'New Islamabad airport to complete in four years'

'New Islamabad airport to complete in four years'

Project Director Islamabad International Airport Masood Salam on Friday said that the new Islamabad international airport equipped with modern and state of the art facilities would be completed in four years.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Four policemen suspended

Four policemen suspended

Four policemen were suspended for replacing the new impounded motorcycle of a trader and allegedly beating him up when he demanded the return of his own. Ghulam Nabi, the brother of a local councillor was going from Liaqatpur to Khan Bela on his new motor

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

PSO and Telenor Pakistan sign connectivity accord

PSO and Telenor Pakistan sign connectivity accord

Pakistan State Oil, the largest oil marketing company in Pakistan, has partnered with Telenor Pakistan the second largest and fastest growing cellular network of Pakistan in establishing connectivity between the pump controllers at its New Vision retail o

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Ufone takes part in social causes, sports

Ufone takes part in social causes, sports

"Ufone believes in investing in the health and wellness of its employees by promoting a healthy and caring culture and making it part of the business model integrating productivity and human factor", said the President and CEO of Ufone, Mubashir Naqvi at

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Golf tournament

Golf tournament

Mobilink, Pakistan's leading cellular service and part of the Orascom Telecom group has organised the invitational Club Indigo Golf Tournament exclusively for Mobilink's corporate customers on Saturday (today) in Lahore.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Senate body to probe anomaly, nepotism in CDA

Senate body to probe anomaly, nepotism in CDA

Senate Standing Committee on Interior Friday set up a five-member sub-committee to probe the alleged irregularities and nepotism in the Capital Development Authority (CDA).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

CSIBL depositors: SECP asked to probe payment delay

CSIBL depositors: SECP asked to probe payment delay

A Senator has asked the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to investigate prolonged delay in payment to the depositors of the Crescent Standard Investment Bank Limited (CSIBL).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Freezing of power tariff, cut in gas rates suggested

Freezing of power tariff, cut in gas rates suggested

The Tariq Saeed committee had suggested 25 percent reduction in gas prices and freezing of electricity tariff till June 30,2009 to stave off the crisis in the textile industry for its survival. Tariq Saeed who headed a sub committee on the directions of t

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

JICA assures help for replicating CMTIs

JICA assures help for replicating CMTIs

Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) on Friday assured Pakistan its all-out assistance for replicating Construction Machinery Training Institute (CMTI) in major cities. JICA senior vice president Atsushi Hatakenaka gave this assurance during his

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Suggestions sought for promotion of Hindko language

Suggestions sought for promotion of Hindko language

Terming different languages of NWFP a beautiful part of historical heritage of the province, Governor Ali Mohammad Jan Orakzai has sought suggestions for promotion of Hindko language. He was talking to a six-member delegation of Gandhara Hindko Board, a l

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Lawyers continue protest

Lawyers continue protest

The lawyers' community observed its regular token strike here on Friday and boycotted the courts for one hour against the suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan. The bar members also held hunger strike camps in the bar premises.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

SCBA asks lawyers to remain peaceful

SCBA asks lawyers to remain peaceful

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has asked the lawyers fraternity to keep its struggle for the rule of law peaceful and non-violent. In a statement issued here on Friday.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Khush Bash Athara celebrates 57th Raising Day

Khush Bash Athara celebrates 57th Raising Day

Khush Bash Athara, a renowned regiment of artillery corps, installed their 'Colonel of the Regiment' to celebrate their 57th 'Raising Day' here on Friday. Lieutenant General Khalid Ahmad Kidwai, who is also Colonel Commandant Artillery Regiment, was the c

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

PSMA for urgent government response to current crisis

PSMA for urgent government response to current crisis

Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has claimed that the ongoing crisis in the sugar industry is having multiple effects with every passing day.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Railways to run Lahore-Narowal express train: Rashid

Railways to run Lahore-Narowal express train: Rashid

Federal Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has revealed that the Pakistan Railways has decided to run Lahore-Narowal express train to facilitate passengers.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Accountability court

Accountability court

An accountability court adjourned the proceedings of a reference against MNA and ex-minister Riaz Ahmed Fatiyana, to April 20 for final arguments. The accused is facing a trial on the charges of making illegal recruitment.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

District consumer court in Faisalabad

District consumer court in Faisalabad

A District Consumer Court is being established in Faisalabad to protect the rights of consumers. Additional sessions judge (ASJ) Muhammad Yousaf Aujla has been posted as a presiding officer of the court while nine non-official members have already been no

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Hearing adjourned

Hearing adjourned

The Lahore High Court (LHC) adjourned to April 20, the proceedings in an election petition filed by Engineer Saleem Ullah against Federal Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan. The petitioner is of the view that the respondent contested election on a fake degree an

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

SCPA elects new body

SCPA elects new body

The Supreme Court Press Association has elected a new body for 2007. The results of the poll held here on Friday are: Muzzamil Hussain Syed President, Masudur Rehman Sr V.P., Sohail Khan.VP. Mohammad Kamran Khan Secretary, Sadaqat Husain Finance Secretary

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Police official's statement recorded

Police official's statement recorded

An enquiry judge, Syed Zahid Hussain of the Lahore High Court (LHC) recorded statement of SP (Investigation) Azmat Gondal and five other police officials and adjourned the enquiry proceedings to April 07.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

ADB team to review 'Access to Justice' programme

ADB team to review 'Access to Justice' programme

The annual review mission of Asian Development Bank will visit Lahore from April 10 to 12 to review the 'Access to Justice' programme. The mission will be led by Muhammad Afzal Kahut, Programme Director, Programme Management Unit (PMU) of Access to Justic

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

SSUET stands second in projects' competition

SSUET stands second in projects' competition

Sir Syed University's project in circuit designing earned second position among 50 projects submitted in the competition. The competition was organised by National University of Computer and Engineering Sciences in collaboration with the Institute of Elec

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

'Sugarcane production target to be achieved'

'Sugarcane production target to be achieved'

The use of best variety seeds and timely payment of dues to farmers by mill owners will help achieve the sugarcane production target this year. This was stated by Punjab Cane Commissioner Abdul Ghafoor Bhatti while talking to media persons after a meeting

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

FPCCI criticises Bilour's statement

FPCCI criticises Bilour's statement

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Friday criticised Senator Ilyas Ahmed Bilour statement regarding appointment of administrator in the country's apex trade body. In a press release issued here, FPCCI spokesman said that a

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Thai trade team to visit LCCI on April 18

Thai trade team to visit LCCI on April 18

A Thai business delegation led by their Commerce Minister Krirk-Krai Jirapaet will visit Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on April 18 to brief members about Thailand's international trade policy, and sign MoU with the LCCI on behalf of the T

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

'Islam in no way threat to international peace'

'Islam in no way threat to international peace'

Secretary of Federation of Religious Seminaries (Wifaq-ul-Madaris) Qari Hanif Jhulandari has said the global Islamic awakening was different from terrorism and it was in no way a threat to international peace.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Two women training centres planned in Sukkur

Two women training centres planned in Sukkur

Two women training centres will be established in the district at an estimated cost of Rs 10 million. This was stated by District Nazim Sukkur Syed Niaz Hussain Shah while talking to newsmen at his office here on Thursday.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

PPP denies NAB case withdrawal report

PPP denies NAB case withdrawal report

The PPP has said that the news of withdrawal of the NAB cases against the PPP leadership is false and part of the disinformation campaign launched by the regime. In a press statement issued on Friday.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Motor vehicle testing stations to be set up in Punjab: minister

Motor vehicle testing stations to be set up in Punjab: minister

Modern and fully equipped motor vehicle testing stations would be established all over the province, said Provincial Minister for Transport Pir Ghulam Mohyuddin Chishti on Friday.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Officials asked to monitor watercourses' lining

Officials asked to monitor watercourses' lining

District Coordination Officer (DCO) Sukkur, Shafique Ahmed Khoso has directed the DDOs and Mukhtiarkars to ensure effective watch and monitoring of lining of watercourses being carried out under the National Programme for Improvement of Water Courses (NPI

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Durrani stresses strengthening police-public ties

Durrani stresses strengthening police-public ties

NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has said peace is the key factor for the development and prosperity of the society and MMA-led provincial government encourages honest and competent police officers to make law and order exemplary and invulnerable.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

'22,000 die of tuberculosis annually in Pakistan'

'22,000 die of tuberculosis annually in Pakistan'

Dr Zafar Ali Syed President of Pakistan Chest Society has said that tuberculosis becomes grave concern for the people of Pakistan and health professionals as well, while 22,000 people die of TB yearly in the country.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

'High blood pressure a silent killer'

'High blood pressure a silent killer'

"High blood pressure, if not controlled well is often a 'silent killer', with stroke as well as heart and kidney failure leading to early death. High blood pressure can be caused among other things by an unhealthy life style, lack of exercise, stress and

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

'Health, security and economy threatened by diseases'

'Health, security and economy threatened by diseases'

Speakers at a national conference held in connection with 'World Health Day 2007' celebrations have said that public-private partnership is needed as government alone cannot face gigantic task of providing quality healthcare facilities to people at gross

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

'UK keen to invest in AJK'

'UK keen to invest in AJK'

Andrew Wallace, Lord Mayor of Bradford, UK, said on Friday that they were interested in investing in Azad & Jammu Kashmir and wanted to build airport at Mirpur, which would be a mega project and to be established by overseas Pakistanis like Sialkot airpor

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Mushtaq again appointed Natpow chairperson

Mushtaq again appointed Natpow chairperson

The Ministry of Population Welfare has again appointed Mushtaq A Khan as chairperson of National Trust for Population Welfare (NATPOW), which is unconstitutional. Sources told Business Recorder on Friday that under the rules, NATPOW chairman could

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

National Assembly body to discuss budget proposals

National Assembly body to discuss budget proposals

The National Assembly standing committee on finance has decided to discuss budget proposals for 2007-08 to select viable recommendations for presenting before the policy makers.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

National Assembly body to discuss budget proposals

National Assembly body to discuss budget proposals

The National Assembly standing committee on finance has decided to discuss budget proposals for 2007-08 to select viable recommendations for presenting before the policy makers.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Reshman describes art gallery a vibrant note of frozen music

Reshman describes art gallery a vibrant note of frozen music

The world-known folk singer, Reshman, termed the new state of the art complex of National Art Gallery of Pakistan as the vibrant note of frozen music.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Naib Nazim urges students to fight extremism

Naib Nazim urges students to fight extremism

City Naib Nazim Nasreen Jalil has called upon students to fight growing extremism in the country, adding that they could play a pivotal role to discourage such sentiments by educating the public. Speaking as chief guest at the oath-taking ceremony of Stud

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

30 Indian fishermen held

30 Indian fishermen held

Maritime Security Agency (MSA) has arrested 30 Indian fishermen along with their six launches for illegally fishing inside Pakistani waters. Spokesman of MSA Lieutenant Commander Atiq-ur-Rehman said here on Friday that some of the arrested fishermen were

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

PIA shows growth in revenue

PIA shows growth in revenue

PIA showed a healthy growth and positive trend in all indicators critical in evaluating an airline's performance. It will be seen from the figures that while revenue growth has been 11percent and 10 percent in FY 2005 and FY 2006 respectively, or in other

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Muzaffar sworn in as acting governor

Muzaffar sworn in as acting governor

Speaker Sindh Assembly, Syed Muzaffar Hussain Shah, on Friday took oath as Acting Governor of Sindh at a simple ceremony held at Governor House here. He was administered oath by Chief Justice of Sindh High Court, Justice Sabihuddin Ahmed. Muzaffar Shah wi

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

'TOO to eliminate fake chambers'

'TOO to eliminate fake chambers'

Chairman, Pakistan Consumer Association (PCA) and member of managing committee of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Mohammed Haroon Agar said that the basic purpose of Trade Organisation Ordinance (TOO) 2006 was to eliminate bogus and fake c

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Shaheen Air inducts another Boeing 737

Shaheen Air inducts another Boeing 737

Shaheen Air International, the second national carrier of Pakistan, has purchased its seventh Boeing 737 that arrived at Karachi airport. The airlines, spokesman Farooq Khan informed that the newly purchased aircraft has been registered in Pakistan as AP-

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (April 06, 2007) and the forecast for Saturday (April 07, 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Law, order and power supply situation reviewed

Law, order and power supply situation reviewed

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim met with the Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad here at the Governor House on Thursday, and deliberated on various important matters including the steps to control crimes, electricity supply situation and job opport

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

LME plastic prices

LME plastic prices

LME plastic prices on Thursday.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Technology University to be established

Technology University to be established

A consortium of Chinese universities will join hands with the Pakistan to establish a technology university in Pakistan. The institute, named Pakistan China University (PCU), will be one of the nine universities to be set up by the Higher Education Commis

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

LME plastic prices

LME plastic prices

LME plastic prices on Thursday.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

China offers scholarships and degree programmes

China offers scholarships and degree programmes

A number of Chinese universities are attracting foreign students, including from Pakistan by offering long and short terms courses besides scholarships.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices

LME official prices on Thursday.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Shaukat praises JICA's role

Shaukat praises JICA's role

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the technical and financial assistance provided by Japan, particularly through Overseas Development Assistance (ODA), has a positive impact on development in the social sector and contributed to the success of our

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices

LME official prices on Thursday.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

ICU being set up at Fatima Memorial Hospital

ICU being set up at Fatima Memorial Hospital

Medical Director of Fatima Memorial Hospital (FMH) Professor Dr Shamim Ahmed Khan has pledged to construct a new Surgical ICU Block at FMH in the name of his late wife Dr Shaheen Shamim Khan, Chief Economist, Government of the Punjab.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (April 06, 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

German expert to take charge of NWFP hospital

German expert to take charge of NWFP hospital

A German lawyer and expert in public administration is likely to take-over charge as Chief Executive of the largest public sector hospital (LRH) of the provincial metropolis of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) shortly.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (April 06, 2007) and for Saturday (April 07, 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Samsung announces grand lucky draw winner

Samsung announces grand lucky draw winner

Samsung announced the grand lucky draw winner of 1300 CC car of their Mobile Phones E250, X510 and C130 promotional campaign, "250 prizes in six weeks".

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Friday (April 06, 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Motorola supports Rozee job fair

Motorola supports Rozee job fair

Motorola a global leader in wireless communication and one of the world's fastest growing technology companies is going to support Rozee Job Fair, to consolidate the country's human resource needs. Rozee is Pakistan's largest e-recruitment organisation an

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Friday (April 06, 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Farewell dinner for Bahraini Consul General on April 17

Farewell dinner for Bahraini Consul General on April 17

The Dean of the Consular Corps in Karachi Jameel Abdul Wahab Abdus Salam is leaving Karachi on transfer. He is being hosted a farewell dinner on April 17, 2007 by Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig and his wife at their residence 9th Street, Khyaban-e-Shamsheer, Defen

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (April 06, 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Iranian Speaker pays tributes to Allama Iqbal

Iranian Speaker pays tributes to Allama Iqbal

Speaker National Assembly of Iran Dr Ghulam Ali Haddad Adil has said that the relations between Pakistan and Iran are exemplary and based on Islamic brotherhood. He stated this during a special lecture at Dr Pervaiz Hassan Environmental Law Centre here on

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (April 06, 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Pak-Iran ties to be strengthened: Dr Haddad

Pak-Iran ties to be strengthened: Dr Haddad

Speaker of Iranian parliament (Majlis) Dr Ghulam Ali Haddad Adil, has expressed the hope that relations between Pakistan and Iran would be further strengthened in the days to come. He stated this while talking to the Acting Punjab Governor, Chaudhry Muham

Published 07 Apr, 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 Friday (April 06, 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Five female abducted madrassa students recovered

Five female abducted madrassa students recovered

Shekhupura police recovered five abducted female madrassa students on Friday, an Aaj TV channel report said. The five girl students were kidnapped from Lahore. An Aaj TV channel report said that when the five female students were not reached

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (April 06, 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

'Government should declare Mehran Two and PNT as industrial estates'

'Government should declare Mehran Two and PNT as industrial estates'

Chairman, Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Masood Naqi has suggested that the government should declare Mehran Two and PNT as small industrial estates. In a letter to Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan the chairman also suggested for the

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (April 06, 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Self-employment programme: Punjab offers Rs 5 million loans

Self-employment programme: Punjab offers Rs 5 million loans

Punjab Minister for Power Chaudhry Armaghan Subhani has said that in the light of the Chief Minister's Vision 2020, the government will meet the target of weeding out unemployment in the province at any cost.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (April 06, 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Public-private sectors joint venture must for speedy development: Yusuf

Public-private sectors joint venture must for speedy development: Yusuf

The Central Board of Revenue Chairman, M. Abdullah Yusuf, has said that joint venture between private and public sectors is a necessity for speedy economic development of the country.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (April 06, 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

PPP sees agencies behind setting up of Qazi court

PPP sees agencies behind setting up of Qazi court

Spokesperson of PPP and former Senator Farhatullah Babar has said that the democratic forces and the civil society have rejected the threats by some clerics to introduce the so-called Shariah and set up Qazi court in the federal capital as a ploy of the r

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

THE RUPEE: dollar gains seven paisa more in open market

THE RUPEE: dollar gains seven paisa more in open market

The rupee extended its overnight fall versus dollar in the open market on Friday, losing seven paisa for buying and selling at Rs 60.72 and Rs 60.82, respectively. The rupee also continued its slide against the euro, slipping 35 paisa for buying and selli

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Fauji Fertiliser Company moot from April 9

Fauji Fertiliser Company moot from April 9

Fauji Fertiliser Company will hold its 19th annual marketing conference on April 09-10 at a hotel in Murree. The chief executive and managing director of Fauji Fertiliser Company Ltd will chair the conference.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

THE RUPEE: dollar gains seven paisa more in open market

THE RUPEE: dollar gains seven paisa more in open market

The rupee extended its overnight fall versus dollar in the open market on Friday, losing seven paisa for buying and selling at Rs 60.72 and Rs 60.82, respectively. The rupee also continued its slide against the euro, slipping 35 paisa for buying and selli

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

LPC office-bearers felicitated

LPC office-bearers felicitated

Provincial ministers, parliamentary secretaries and advisers have congratulated the newly-elected office-bearers and members of executive body of Lahore Press Club (LPC) here on Friday.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Textile Composite: FAISAL SPINNING MILLS LIMITED - Year Ended 30.06.2006

Textile Composite: FAISAL SPINNING MILLS LIMITED - Year Ended 30.06.2006

The manufacturing facilities of this textile composite unit of Umer Group of Companies has been able to achieve marginal growth in net sales but suffered decline in net profit.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Tehran ready to extend TOTAL''s LNG deadline

Tehran ready to extend TOTAL''s LNG deadline

Iran is ready to extend French energy giant Total SA''s deadline to build the country''s first liquid natural gas (LNG) export terminal, the Oil Minister was quoted as saying on Friday by the ministry''s Web site SHANA.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Textile Composite: FAISAL SPINNING MILLS LIMITED - Year Ended 30.06.2006

Textile Composite: FAISAL SPINNING MILLS LIMITED - Year Ended 30.06.2006

The manufacturing facilities of this textile composite unit of Umer Group of Companies has been able to achieve marginal growth in net sales but suffered decline in net profit.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Tehran ready to extend TOTAL's LNG deadline

Tehran ready to extend TOTAL's LNG deadline

Iran is ready to extend French energy giant Total SA's deadline to build the country's first liquid natural gas (LNG) export terminal, the Oil Minister was quoted as saying on Friday by the ministry's Web site SHANA.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Friday (April 06, 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Tehran ready to extend TOTAL's LNG deadline

Tehran ready to extend TOTAL's LNG deadline

Iran is ready to extend French energy giant Total SA's deadline to build the country's first liquid natural gas (LNG) export terminal, the Oil Minister was quoted as saying on Friday by the ministry's Web site SHANA.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Saturday (07, April 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Iran dubs sailors' comments 'propaganda'

Iran dubs sailors' comments 'propaganda'

Iran described as "propaganda" Friday a homecoming news conference given by British naval personnel in which they spoke of "psychological" intimidation during their detention in Iran.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Saturday (07, April 2007).

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Iran dubs sailors' comments 'propaganda'

Iran dubs sailors' comments 'propaganda'

Iran described as "propaganda" Friday a homecoming news conference given by British naval personnel in which they spoke of "psychological" intimidation during their detention in Iran.

Published 07 Apr, 2007 12:00am

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