Member of the German legislative assembly, Bundestag, Klaus Werner Jonas has said that Germany has not taken a final decision on anti-dumping duty and Pakistan's genuine concerns would be taken into consideration before making a final decision.
Member of the German legislative assembly, Bundestag, Klaus Werner Jonas has said that Germany has not taken a final decision on anti-dumping duty and Pakistan's genuine concerns would be taken into consideration before making a final decision.
Chinese and US officials are expected to meet soon to discuss Washington's move to cap Chinese textile imports, the China Daily said on Thursday, citing an unnamed source.
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Finance Minister Shah Ghulam Qadir handed over resignation to party head on Thursday as crisis within the ruling Muslim conference deepened.
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Finance Minister Shah Ghulam Qadir handed over resignation to party head on Thursday as crisis within the ruling Muslim conference deepened.
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (February 26, 2004).
Iran and Japan are open to eventual US investment in a controversial project to tap the Islamic Republic's giant Azadegan oilfield, a top Iranian oil official said on Thursday.
African leaders gather on Friday for a summit to adopt a common defence policy and give the 53-nation African Union (AU) the right to intervene in armed conflicts across the continent, AU officials said.
Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards on Wednesday unveiled a plan that he said would lift 10 million Americans out of poverty and cut the poverty rate.
Growth in eurozone M3 money supply slowed in January while expansion of loans to the private sector was flat, a sign of non-inflationary economic growth ahead that should reassure the European Central Bank.
Valadimir P. Mikhalov, Consul General of Russia, invited Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to send trade delegation to Russia for which he assured to extend all his co-operation.
Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm
Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
State-run Taiwan Sugar Co, the island's sole refiner, passed on a tender for 2,000 tonnes of refined sugar due to high prices, said a company executive on Thursday.
The State Bank of Pakistan and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation including the Public Debt Office will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday, 1st and 2nd March being declared public holidays by Government of Pakistan on account Ashura-e-Muh
The State Bank of Pakistan and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation including the Public Debt Office will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday, 1st and 2nd March being declared public holidays by Government of Pakistan on account Ashura-e-Muh
Global wheat output is likely to rise to 601 million tonnes in 2004/05 from a nine-year-low of 557 million in 2003/04, when months of drought bruised crops across large swathes of Europe, the International Grains Council (IGC) said in its latest monthly r
Equities scored handsome gains under the lead of hot favourite on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bulls snatched the floor from the bears amid increase in index.
China has resumed limited exports of feed wheat despite low stocks while higher domestic prices have fuelled hopes for more purchases from the United States, traders said on Thursday.
Equities scored handsome gains under the lead of hot favourite on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bulls snatched the floor from the bears amid increase in index.
French traders submitted bids for 240,370 tonnes of wheat stored in intervention stocks at the EU tender for sale onto the domestic EU market, French grain office ONIC said on Thursday.
J.P. Morgan President Andrew Crockett said Pakistan needs to focus on attracting long-term investment, package and market viable sectors for foreign direct investment, substantially increase its exports, and focus on increasing its growth trajectory to ac
J.P. Morgan President Andrew Crockett said Pakistan needs to focus on attracting long-term investment, package and market viable sectors for foreign direct investment, substantially increase its exports, and focus on increasing its growth trajectory to ac
The Karachi Port handled 100,578 tonnes of cargo including 75,271 tonnes import and 25,307 tonnes export cargo during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday.
Equity prices moved both ways on the local bourse on Thursday, with activity remaining range-bound, as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of Moharram-ul-Harram.
Equity prices moved both ways on the local bourse on Thursday, with activity remaining range-bound, as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of Moharram-ul-Harram.
Handsome earnings reported by Pakistan Telecommunication Ltd, for the six months ended December 31, 2003 helped share market to close on a positive note where business showed small gain as compared to last session.
Handsome earnings reported by Pakistan Telecommunication Ltd, for the six months ended December 31, 2003 helped share market to close on a positive note where business showed small gain as compared to last session.
The March vaida opened unchanged at Rs 433.30 and highest was seen at Rs 433.50. Later in depressed trading it lost 50 paisa to be quoted lowest at Rs 433 and closed at same level.
Trading was reported nil in cotton on Thursday during normal business hours though DMR reported a couple of deals struck on Wednesday, the relevant sources said.
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has earned a net profit of Rs 13.28 billion during the first half of the fiscal year, surprising all the analysts.
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has earned a net profit of Rs 13.28 billion during the first half of the fiscal year, surprising all the analysts.
CSCE coffee futures closed lower on Wednesday as bullish traders decided to let prices fall, easing off the 4.7 percent rally staged on Tuesday, brokers said.
CSCE cocoa futures closed higher on Wednesday in a dull session marked by sporadic speculative buying as producers and manufacturers were absent from the market, brokers said.
Multiyear highs in US corn and soyabean prices this week sparked farmers to sell new- and old-crop corn but they remain hesitant to price many beans, waiting for even higher prices, grain industry sources said.
Comex copper ended sharply lower on Wednesday, in an abrupt reversal after nearing 8-year highs at the start, with traders saying the red metal's fate was tied to abrupt movements in the dollar.
Tokyo platinum surged to its highest level in 16 years on Thursday as active speculative bids spurred massive short-squeezing from retail investors, overshadowing the recent strength of the dollar, traders said.
The Privatisation Commission on Thursday handed over Habib Bank Limited (HBL) to the successful bidder, Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED).
Comex gold fell more than 2 percent on Wednesday to its lowest price in more than three months, as the dollar rebounded on reports that the European Central Bank stood ready to intervene to slow the euro's rise.
The Privatisation Commission on Thursday handed over Habib Bank Limited (HBL) to the successful bidder, Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED).
Scattered physical demand lifted gold in Asian afternoon trade on Thursday, but the market lacked direction and was vulnerable to volatile moves due to thin liquidity.
The Privatisation Commission on Thursday handed over Habib Bank Limited (HBL) to the successful bidder, Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED).
Malaysian tin inched $10 up on Thursday, a step closer to the $7,000-a-tonne barrier as Japanese and Europeans kept up their relentless demand for the metal.
The financial results of 2003 are a reflection of United Bank becoming a 'preferred solution provider' and with a series of new underlying drivers of business on the anvil in consumer finance in the year 2004 the bank will continue its successful journey
Philippine coconut oil exports in February are likely to rise 6.5 percent to 84,850 tonnes, compared with the 79,638 tonnes exported in the same month last year, a trade official said on Thursday.
The financial results of 2003 are a reflection of United Bank becoming a 'preferred solution provider' and with a series of new underlying drivers of business on the anvil in consumer finance in the year 2004 the bank will continue its successful journey
CSCE raw sugar futures sprang to a firm finish on Wednesday on speculative short-covering and were seen punching their way higher on follow-through buying in the days ahead, brokers said.
Italian businessmen have started looking towards Pakistan for the exploitation of its marble and granite reserves to keep their marble industry alive as after about 25 years the Italian reserves of these mineral wealth would exhaust.
Italian businessmen have started looking towards Pakistan for the exploitation of its marble and granite reserves to keep their marble industry alive as after about 25 years the Italian reserves of these mineral wealth would exhaust.
Uzbekistan, keen to achieve self-sufficiency in grain, last year harvested a record 5.781 million tonnes of grain by bunker weight, up from 5.420 million tonnes in 2002, the State Statistics Committee said on Thursday.
European Union Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy said on Thursday that the EU is willing to negotiate the potential elimination of export subsidies for all agricultural commodities.
European Union Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy said on Thursday that the EU is willing to negotiate the potential elimination of export subsidies for all agricultural commodities.
Vietnam, the world's top robusta exporter, estimated on Thursday its coffee export in the October-February period of the 2003/2004 season at 356,000 tonnes (5.93 million 60-kg bags), up 16.3 percent.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has assured Chinese investors concessions in duties and taxes on the import of plant and machinery for establishing coal-based 600-megawatt power plants in Sindh.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has assured Chinese investors concessions in duties and taxes on the import of plant and machinery for establishing coal-based 600-megawatt power plants in Sindh.
Chicago Board of Trade soyabean and soyameal futures ended higher on Wednesday, despite profit-taking, on worries about tight US stocks and potential South American crop damage, traders said.
President Pervez Musharraf handed over 80 indigenously upgraded Al-Zarrar medium weight main battle tanks to Pakistan Army on Thursday, pledging that security and integrity of Pakistan would never be compromised.
Tokyo rubber futures inched up on Thursday due to chances of falling production and rising demand backed by brighter prospects in the Japanese economy.
President Pervez Musharraf handed over 80 indigenously upgraded Al-Zarrar medium weight main battle tanks to Pakistan Army on Thursday, pledging that security and integrity of Pakistan would never be compromised.
US oil prices continued to climb on Thursday, approaching $36 a barrel on persistent concerns that gasoline stocks in the United States might not be enough to meet peak demand in the summer holiday season.