Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Kenya tea factory finds a niche in Pakistan
Tea from a Kenyan factory has found a niche in the Pakistan market because of consistency in quality, a director said yesterday.
The chairman of Gathuthi Tea Factory in Nyeri district, G.W. Kagondu said the company had also been nominated as a preferred supplier by Premier Brands and Ethical Tea sourcing partnership groups. The two are …
Pakistani classical singers enjoy strong following in India
A few days ago, a party was hosted to launch Daawat-e-Zaika, a Pakistani food festival at Hotel Marine Plaza.
Co-hosts Pakistan International Airlines gifted packets containing CDs of popular Pakistani artistes like Mehdi Hassan, Farida Khanum and Iqbal Bano. Over the years, Pakistan has had some extraordinary singers. Certain artistes have excelled in the field of …
Mobile company gets 15 more years for $291 million
The largest cellular company of the world, Orascom Telecom Holding (OTH) has agreed terms to pay the sum of $291 million to renew Mobilink license, a branded Pakistani GSM subsidiary of the country.
“The company has given additional 15 years starting after the expiry of its current license in July 2007 and ending July 2022â€, an …
Company launches Pakistan stock trading through the Internet
Now people living in Sialkot, Faisalabad and other small cities besides Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore can make investment in stock market through Internet, Chairman SECP noted. He said the investment through Internet promoted 100 percent on an international level. Dr Tariq said Rs 595 billion were invested in stock market in January 2001, which has …
Continue reading »National chemistry contest at KU
A five-day national chemistry talent contest for HSC or ‘A’ level students will begin on Wednesday at the HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi.
Pakistan had first participated in the 32nd International Physics Olympiad held in Turkey in 2001. Pakistani students have so far participated in three Physics Olympiads and their performance has been …
Islamabad’s garbage gets a new home
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to make a new landfill keeping in view the rapid growth of the population in the federal capital and had allocated 100 acres of land for the purpose near Kurri Road, sources told Daily Times. Sources said that CDA officials had chalked out the plan in this regard …
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