Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 31, 2005).

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HIDES

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(Wet Salted Per Piece)

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GOAT SKINS:

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-             (i)     (ii)    (iii)

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Extra Large    -       285      155

Large          -       265      135

Medium        240      205      110

Small         195      145        -

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large   350      250        -

Large         300      210        -

Medium        240      140        -

Small         100       60        -

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large  2800     2500     2200

Large        2100     1800        -

Medium       1500     1350        -

Small         825      650        -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large  2600     2400        -

Large        2300     2100        -

Medium       1900     1750        -

Small        1400     1100        -

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