Habib Bank AG Zurich declares PLS profit rates

Habib Bank AG Zurich has declared the rates of profit on PLS deposits for the period of six months ended June 30, 2006.

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Nature of Deposits                            % p.a

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Special Notice Deposit:

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7 days                                         0.75

30 days                                        0.75

Saving Deposit                                 2.00

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Term Deposits:

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1 month                                        1.25

3 months                                       1.50

6 months                                       2.00

1 year                                         2.50

2 years                                        3.00

3 years                                        3.50

4 years                                        4.25

5 years                                        5.00

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Habib Zurich-Monthly Profit (As per Scheme)

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Annualise rate of return                       2.40

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