Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain held his first meeting as prime minister-designate with President Pervez Musharraf here on Monday and discussed the aftermath of Jamali's resignation including cabinet formation.
Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain held his first meeting as prime minister-designate with President Pervez Musharraf here on Monday and discussed the aftermath of Jamali's resignation including cabinet formation.
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and the short-term ratings of the Muslim Commercial Bank Limited (MCB) at "AA" (double A) and "A1+" (A one plus), respectively.
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and the short-term ratings of the Muslim Commercial Bank Limited (MCB) at "AA" (double A) and "A1+" (A one plus), respectively.
Gunmen killed seven Afghan policemen in an ambush in the western province of Farah at the weekend, the latest in a spate of violence ahead of elections supposed to be held in September, an official said on Monday.
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the medium to long-term entity rating of Oman International Bank S.A.O.G Pakistan Branches (OIBP) at 'BBB' (Triple B) with a 'Stable' outlook. The assigned short-term rating has also been reaf
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the medium to long-term entity rating of Oman International Bank S.A.O.G Pakistan Branches (OIBP) at 'BBB' (Triple B) with a 'Stable' outlook. The assigned short-term rating has also been reaf
The distraught mother of a local citizen kidnapped in Iraq and threatened with execution begged his captors on Monday to release him, saying he had done nothing wrong.
Suspected Mujahideen overnight shot dead a pro-Indian politician and a policeman in continuing violence in Indian occupied Kashmir, an occupation police spokesman said on Monday.
Russian oil major Lukoil plans to produce the first oil from Iraq's giant West Qurna field next year, the firm's chief executive Vagit Alekperov was quoted as saying on Monday.
President George Bush on Monday commended President General Pervez Musharraf for his "concerted decision" to go after al Qaeda suspects in the tribal areas.
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President George Bush on Monday commended President General Pervez Musharraf for his "concerted decision" to go after al Qaeda suspects in the tribal areas.
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China's top copper smelters will receive fees nearly 30 percent higher than a week ago for processing 10,000 tonnes of spot Chilean copper concentrate bought at a tender on Friday, the smelters' raw material purchasing group said on Monday.
The July vaida opened unchanged at Rs 489, and highest was noted at Rs 490.70. Later trading dipped and it turned lowest at Rs 489.00 white closing was seen at Rs 490.70.
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will stop issuance of Rs five currency notes from its all field offices from July 1, on Saturday, thus paving way for the tingling coin of the same denomination.
Rising global interest rates may cause strong capital flows away from emerging market countries, threatening their growth and stability, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said on Monday.
Cocoa beans declared for export by shippers at Ivory Coast's main port of Abidjan since the start of the 2003/04 (October-September) season reached 744,762 tonnes by June 20, official data showed on Monday.
Rising global interest rates may cause strong capital flows away from emerging market countries, threatening their growth and stability, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said on Monday.
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has put off a ruling in a closely watched dispute between Brazil and Brussels over European Union sugar subsidies for two months until early September.
Italian inflation jumped in June, bolstered by energy costs, hitting its highest level this year after 13 cities from Milan to Bari on Monday reported consumer price figures above economists' forecasts.
Leading Australian grains groups AWB Ltd and GrainCorp Ltd said on Monday they had formed a joint-venture to better manage the logistics of grain exports on Australia's east coast.
Iraq's new interim government, which took power on Monday may gradually be able to alleviate the sabotage attacks that have plagued the country's efforts to revive post-war oil exports.
China, the world's top soya importer, aims to quickly resolve the problem of stalled Brazilian soya cargoes hindering the $1.7 billion trade in the oilseed between the two nations, an official said on Monday.
Estonia, Lithuania and Slovenia, which joined the EU's Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM-2) system on Sunday, are unlikely to adopt the euro before the start of 2007, the European Commission said on Monday.
US beef trade, particularly with Canada and Mexico, is not likely to be eroded by Friday's announcement of an "inconclusive" test for mad cow disease on one head of cattle, US Agriculture Under-secretary JB Penn said on Monday.
The Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) welcomed the change in the political scenario of the country following resignation of Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali from the premier-ship, backed by aggressive institutional buying, the index scored a century with a significan
South Africa's maize stocks stood at 2.81 million tonnes in May compared to 3.74 million tonnes at the same time last year, official figures showed on Monday.
The Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) welcomed the change in the political scenario of the country following resignation of Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali from the premier-ship, backed by aggressive institutional buying, the index scored a century with a significan
US 2004 cotton plantings should decline in the US Department of Agricultures annual sowings report, but conditions across the country's cotton belt are said to be ideal for the developing crop, analysts said Monday.
European Union leaders will officially designate Javier Solana as the bloc's future first foreign minister when they reappoint him as foreign policy high representative on Tuesday, an EU source said on Monday.
South African sugar producers were sceptical on Monday of suggestions that EU reforms will increase their access to world markets, saying current sweeping proposals were unlikely to be accepted.
Fresh buying spree in hot favourites expanded the overall turnover of Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bulls dominated the proceedings amid increase in index.
Britain's Highland Gold Mining will soon receive a 20-year licence to run two medium-size deposits in Russia's far east, adding to its fast-growing list of gold assets in Russia, the company said on Monday.
Fresh buying spree in hot favourites expanded the overall turnover of Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bulls dominated the proceedings amid increase in index.
Spot basis bids for soyabeans and corn were steady to firm at most US Midwest locations early on Monday as buyers tried to draw out grain from reluctant farmers, dealers said.
Mongolia's opposition democrats claimed what would be a stunning victory on Monday in parliamentary elections disputed by Prime Minister Nambaryn Enkhbayar who accused his rivals of widespread vote rigging.
Scattered showers in Parana and Sao Paulo states will give way to dry and warm weather with no risk of frost in coffee areas in the next 10 days, private forecaster Somar said on Monday.
Spain will not start implementing reforms to its farm policy, agreed at European Union level last year, until January 2006, Agriculture Minister Elena Espinosa said on Monday.
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) here on Monday significantly reduced the power tariff for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural consumers of the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) and Gujranwala Electric Power Co
Spot hard red winter wheat basis bids in the Plains production areas and the Texas Gulf were mostly steady on Monday amid thin country selling, grain dealers said.
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) here on Monday significantly reduced the power tariff for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural consumers of the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) and Gujranwala Electric Power Co
Europe's spring barley plantings, used for malt production, are developing well but the crop could be slightly down on the year, German malt company Jochen Mautner GmbH said in a report made available on Monday.
The State Bank on Monday mopped up Rs 40 billion through Open Market Operation (OMO) which pushed the overnight rate for a brief period which finally dipped again.
Coffee prices may rise by up to a fifth over the next 12 months as demand in exporting countries and new markets helps the industry emerge from prolonged crisis, an industry leader said.
The State Bank on Monday mopped up Rs 40 billion through Open Market Operation (OMO) which pushed the overnight rate for a brief period which finally dipped again.
Singapore bunker or ship fuel prices eased on Monday under the weight of a sharp fall in crude, but traders said active buying interest helped stem losses.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has accepted a major demand of stock exchanges to deposit capital value tax (CVT) and withholding taxes by 25th of every month.
Norwegian shipping group Camillo Eitzen & Co made a slow debut in Oslo on Monday, trading around the bottom of its indicative price range, valuing the firm at 1.07 billion crowns ($159.1 million).
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has accepted a major demand of stock exchanges to deposit capital value tax (CVT) and withholding taxes by 25th of every month.
Norwegian shipping group Camillo Eitzen & Co made a slow debut in Oslo on Monday, trading around the bottom of its indicative price range, valuing the firm at 1.07 billion crowns ($159.1 million).
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has accepted a major demand of stock exchanges to deposit capital value tax (CVT) and withholding taxes by 25th of every month.
The Karachi Port handled 60,067 tonnes of cargo including 46,868 tonnes import and 13,199 tonnes export cargo during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Monday.
Bullish flames leapt up over Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Monday on the former finance minister, Shaukat Aziz, being nominated as prime minister with expectations that government's asset sale plan would speed up and help boost the economy.
Bullish flames leapt up over Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Monday on the former finance minister, Shaukat Aziz, being nominated as prime minister with expectations that government's asset sale plan would speed up and help boost the economy.
Thai sugar premiums are likely to stay steady over the next few days with Indonesia and Bangladesh among the few buyers expected, traders said on Monday.
Talks on Monday between Central Board of Revenue (CBR) and Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) ended up in a deadlock when the two sides remained pegged to their stated positions.
Japanese and Taiwanese buyers of corn and soyabeans are likely to take a low profile this week as high levels of stocks and slack domestic demand turn them cautious about making fresh import deals, traders said on Monday.
Talks on Monday between Central Board of Revenue (CBR) and Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) ended up in a deadlock when the two sides remained pegged to their stated positions.
Talks on Monday between Central Board of Revenue (CBR) and Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) ended up in a deadlock when the two sides remained pegged to their stated positions.
Shanghai copper futures climbed in sluggish trade on Monday on stronger sentiment, and the metals market has room for more gains in the near term, traders said.
The United States on Monday handed over sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days earlier than expected, aiming to forestall guerrilla attacks with a secretive ceremony formally ending 14 months of occupation.
The Australian wool market is likely to be stable at the last sales of the 2003/04 season this week, although a larger offering and movements in the Australian dollar could place pressure on prices, analysts said on Monday.
The United States on Monday handed over sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days earlier than expected, aiming to forestall guerrilla attacks with a secretive ceremony formally ending 14 months of occupation.
The Prime Minister-designate Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and ARD nominee for the slot of premier Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Monday filed their nomination papers, which were accepted.