September 26, 2005	Monday	Sha'aban 21, 1426

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Trends in international migration THE mobility of capital has been the principal driving force in the previous half century of globalization and has led to an unbalanced factor combination, with the developing world still weighed...		No respite seen from Karachi’s power deficit UNDECLARED load shedding by KESC is a matter of routine and quality of consumer services remains poor. Interruption of water supply and industrial production, as a result of frequent power breakdowns, has adversely affected trade, economy and civic life in Karachi....
Over-stretched consumer body IT is the duty of the state and the society to protect the consumers, particularly in a period of sustained inflation with its varied abuses. A high rate of inflation with...		Improving water courses WATER is one of the two most basic resources for agriculture-land is the other and of course the other and obviously the first, and Pakistan has been facing increasing shortage of water due to many reasons....
Controlling mastitis in milch animals MASTITIS is inflammation in the mammary gland. It is most common and costly disease and has been ranked number one among major diseases of dairy animals in Pakistan. The disease is one of the limiting factors in the development of the dairy industry.l...		Role of oil palm in economy OIL palm (Elaeis guineensis) is an important plant for obtaining edible oil and other materials. The crop grows in tropical areas as it needs sunshine and rainfall....
New approach to tackling salinity SALINITY is one of the most damaging agro-environmental problems limiting plant growth and development. In Pakistan, a large network of canals is under use for irrigation which is thought to be responsible for the build-up of salinity....		Corporatizing the utility agencies MAJOR infrastructural agencies are being converted into corporate entities. UNDP and the World Bank advisors met the seniors officials of the provincial government of Sindh on September 14 to discuss as...
Balochistan’s development agenda SPARSELY populated and stretching over 44 per cent of the country’s total area, Balochistan is the most backward and least developed province. It generates a paltry Rs1.5...		World economies Afghanistan’s primarily agricultural economy is in very poor condition, although it has benefited greatly over the past year from increased rainfall, with agricultural output estimated to have risen by 25% in 2004. Foreign aid has begun to flow in, and pledges of assistance now total about $4.5 billion. In March 2004,...
Mushroom cultivation from industrial waste MUSHROOM cultivation which fulfils the protein requirements of human beings requires less space, care, equipment and expenditure than many plants and animals. Different agricultural and industrial straw wastes can be used for its cultivation....		Watchdogs monitoring stock market: Mumbai Letter WORRIED over the ‘irrational exuberance’ of the stock markets and the bizarre manner in which many scrips have been rising over the past few weeks, the federal government last week despatched...
‘Pakistan’s market is too narrow’ Emerging markets seem to have a special kind of a raw appeal to fund managers. They are risky enough to challenge them and high-yielding enough to satisfy them....		WTO agenda and civic society THE meeting of the so-called G-20 in Bhurban last week was regarded by many informed and relatively active individuals and groups within ‘civil society’ as a major opportunity to advocate that...
Checking sea water intrusion HISTORICALLY, the issue of water has been very sensitive but due to several reasons, it has now become much more important. Degradation of the environmental biodiversity as well as livelihood resources...		Women workforce on the increase UNPRECEDENTED advancement in science and technologies during the last three decades has compelled developing countries to embark on a programme for developing their human capital for achieving a faster economic growth rate....
Market sustains upward drive on dividend expectations STOCKS maintained their upward drive as dividend driven run-up was sustained during the last week aided partly by market expectations higher cash dividend of 350 per cent plus bonus shares by...		Rupee firm against dollar DOLLARS’ buying pressure persisted in the inter-bank market on the opening day of the week. However, the rupee did not show major change versus the dollar....
Weed control technology THE growing environmental and health concerns from the use of pesticides in agriculture has stimulated interest for new technologies. The ability of some natural plant compounds to inhibit weeds, insects and diseases has opened new horizons for future research....		Prices fairly stable on upcountry arrivals PRICES of most of the essential items on the Karachi wholesale market did not much change as ready position remained fairly comfortable followed by reports of steady arrivals from the upcountry trading centres....