Indian External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh will leave for Islamabad on Monday (July 19) to attend two-day Saarc council of ministers meeting, during which he is expected to have bilateral interaction with Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri.
Indian External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh will leave for Islamabad on Monday (July 19) to attend two-day Saarc council of ministers meeting, during which he is expected to have bilateral interaction with Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri.
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar has advised the exporters not to be scared of the new World Trade Organisation (WTO) regime as the government would continue to provide protection to the local industries.
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar has advised the exporters not to be scared of the new World Trade Organisation (WTO) regime as the government would continue to provide protection to the local industries.
Federal Minister for Production Liaquat Ali Jatoi here on Friday announced setting up of Export Processing Zone (EPZ) near Quetta and hoped that the local entrepreneur would avail this opportunity and invest in different export oriented industries.
SECP Commissioner Etrat Hussain Rizvi said here on Friday that the Code of Corporate Governance had proved useful in improving the transparency and was also beneficial in establishing best practices internationally acknowledged over the last two years at
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has assigned a long-term rating of 'A-' (single A minus), and a short-term rating of 'A1' (A One) to Albaraka Islamic Bank B.S.C., E.C. (Pakistan branches).
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has assigned a long-term rating of 'A-' (single A minus), and a short-term rating of 'A1' (A One) to Albaraka Islamic Bank B.S.C., E.C. (Pakistan branches).
Unknown terrorists rained rockets at the base camp of Mirani Dam near Turbat in the small hours on Friday. There was no casualty but the mess of the camp was damaged.
Unknown terrorists rained rockets at the base camp of Mirani Dam near Turbat in the small hours on Friday. There was no casualty but the mess of the camp was damaged.
Worldcall, first private sector telecom operators in the country, has announced to start its local as well as long distance telephony operations within one month with a tariff less than the newly announced PTCL tariff.
Investment banks must be more transparent about the methods they use to calculate bonuses if they are to avoid further headline-grabbing accusations of sex discrimination, industry experts say.
Euro zone June consumer prices were flat compared with the previous month and rose 2.4 percent from a year earlier, according to data on Friday that was in line with economists' expectations.
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
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a landmark tobacco deal on Thursday to give the Food and Drug Administration long-sought power to regulate cigarettes and give $12 billion in aid to tobacco farmers.
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
IBM on Thursday reported its sixth consecutive quarterly rise in profit, as strength in computer hardware and services largely shielded it from the shortfalls that hit other technology companies.
IBM on Thursday reported its sixth consecutive quarterly rise in profit, as strength in computer hardware and services largely shielded it from the shortfalls that hit other technology companies.
Singapore bunker prices for fuel oil were mostly flat on Friday despite firmer cargo prices and growing demand as traders said the market stayed a washed in supply.
Japan should actively pursue free trade agreements (FTA) with other Asian countries to reap the benefits of closer economic ties with the region, a government report said on Friday.
The Karachi Port handled 68,565 tonnes of cargo including 50,115 tonnes import and 18,450 tonnes export cargo during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Friday.
The Indian High Commission has made arrangements with two courier services to receive and collect visa applications from Pakistanis as well as foreigners wishing to visit India and also spelled out details of documents to accompany the applications.
Huangpu, China's largest fuel oil import terminal, has been shut due to a typhoon, causing all vessels to cease operations, Chinese shipping sources said on Friday.
The Indian High Commission has made arrangements with two courier services to receive and collect visa applications from Pakistanis as well as foreigners wishing to visit India and also spelled out details of documents to accompany the applications.
The Taiwan Flour Mills Association said on Friday it had sealed a deal with Australia's AWB Ltd for 17,750 tonnes of hard wheat, its second purchase of Australian wheat this year, said an official at the association.
Prime Minister Shujaat Hussain on Friday expressed concern over the younger generation becoming victim of sectarianism, and appealed to the society to rescue them.
The senior foreign ministry officials from seven South Asian countries began their two-day conference here on Friday to prepare the agenda for a foreign ministers' meeting to be held next week, officials said.
The European Commission has proposed leaving the EU sugar production quota unchanged for the 2004/05 marketing year, member state officials said on Friday, as global sugar export limits would not be exceeded.
The senior foreign ministry officials from seven South Asian countries began their two-day conference here on Friday to prepare the agenda for a foreign ministers' meeting to be held next week, officials said.
Belgium's diamond industry exported a record $4.01 billion in cut diamonds in the first six months of the year, up 16.4 percent in terms of value from the same period last year, the industry body said on Friday.
To benefit farming community, the federal government has reduced the value of phosphoric fertilisers for assessment of sales tax at import stage and local supply.
Soft red winter (SRW) wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade closed lower on Thursday with the market hit by a poor number for wheat in USDA's weekly export sales report, traders said.
To benefit farming community, the federal government has reduced the value of phosphoric fertilisers for assessment of sales tax at import stage and local supply.
Africa, the Philippines and Indonesia are expected to buy a combined 1 million tonnes of rice from Vietnam, the world's number two exporter of the grain, by the end of this year if prices ease as expected, traders said.
To benefit farming community, the federal government has reduced the value of phosphoric fertilisers for assessment of sales tax at import stage and local supply.
US FOB Gulf soyabean basis values for old-crop loading slots were marked down sharply again on Thursday night as the CIF barge market plummeted with Midwest processors dropping their bids, traders said.
To benefit farming community, the federal government has reduced the value of phosphoric fertilisers for assessment of sales tax at import stage and local supply.
The July vaida opened unchanged at Rs 489.50, and rose in the process of trading to be quoted highest at Rs 491.50. Later trading depressed and was quoted lowest at Rs 489.50, and closing was seen at Rs 491.50.
Pakistan and USA have signed a 495.3 million dollars Debt Cancellation Agreement which left the total USA debt against Pakistan to $1.5 billion. For this cancellation, US government had allocated 200 million dollars, which would become equal to $495.3 mil
Pakistan and USA have signed a 495.3 million dollars Debt Cancellation Agreement which left the total USA debt against Pakistan to $1.5 billion. For this cancellation, US government had allocated 200 million dollars, which would become equal to $495.3 mil
Ukraine, which harvested a record sunseed crop in 2003, cut its sunflower oil exports in May to 69,900 tonnes from 102,800 tonnes in April and 105,100 in May, analysts said on Friday.
To encourage investment in pharmaceutical sector, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has slashed custom duty on the import of raw materials and chemicals from 25 percent to 10 percent.
To encourage investment in pharmaceutical sector, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has slashed custom duty on the import of raw materials and chemicals from 25 percent to 10 percent.
To encourage investment in pharmaceutical sector, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has slashed custom duty on the import of raw materials and chemicals from 25 percent to 10 percent.
Equities witnessed broad-based erosion at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday where bears continued to stay in the driving seat amid decrease in index.
Equities witnessed broad-based erosion at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday where bears continued to stay in the driving seat amid decrease in index.
NYBOT arabica coffee futures closed with modest gains on Thursday on speculative, and possibly roaster, buying as the trade kept its attention on winter weather in the coffee belt of main producer Brazil, brokers said.
Selling pressure in key scrips dominated the share market where equities, led by cement sector, continued to depreciate, following rumours regarding government's dam policy.
NYBOT cocoa futures ended higher on Thursday as fund buying and speculative short-covering continued to drive prices to their highest levels in 3-1/2 months, although arbitrage and trade sales at the top of the range trimmed the rally, floor sources said.
Selling pressure in key scrips dominated the share market where equities, led by cement sector, continued to depreciate, following rumours regarding government's dam policy.
COMEX copper futures rose on Thursday, propelled by London coppers rise on trade buying and supply-side concerns raised by labour issues in the market, dealers said.
The rising badla investment deterred fresh investment in the stock market on Friday and selling pressure from the weak holders and some brokerage houses eroded share values.
Tokyo platinum futures settled mostly easier on Friday, dented by profit-taking ahead of a long weekend, although the downside was solid on sporadic bids from fund operators.
The rising badla investment deterred fresh investment in the stock market on Friday and selling pressure from the weak holders and some brokerage houses eroded share values.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued detailed guidelines on issuing shares at discount for listed and non-listed companies to facilitate and speed up the process.
Gold steadied in Asia on Friday as the euro rebounded against the dollar, after initially easing to $402.15 an ounce, but dealers said they were awaiting US data for direction.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued detailed guidelines on issuing shares at discount for listed and non-listed companies to facilitate and speed up the process.
The Jamadi-us-Sani moon may be sighted tomorrow, Sunday. Jamadi-us-Sani One, 1425 AH, may, therefore, fall on Monday, according to astronomical parameters.
The Jamadi-us-Sani moon may be sighted tomorrow, Sunday. Jamadi-us-Sani One, 1425 AH, may, therefore, fall on Monday, according to astronomical parameters.
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has notified 18 bankers to the offer for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Pakistan Petroleum Limited shares, being opened for subscription from July 19 to 22 during banking hours.
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange canola futures settled lower in light volumes on Thursday, pressured by local selling in sympathy with weaker US soy futures and by hedges, traders said.
Nearly 80 children were burnt to death on Friday when a fire raged through a primary school in India's southern Tamil Nadu state, officials said. "Seventy-seven bodies have been recovered," senior police official S. Natarajan told AFP from the temple town
NYBOT raw sugar futures finished marginally firmer on Thursday as speculative profit-taking nearly wiped out the gains stemming from early trade and speculative buying in the market, brokers said.
Nearly 80 children were burnt to death on Friday when a fire raged through a primary school in India's southern Tamil Nadu state, officials said. "Seventy-seven bodies have been recovered," senior police official S. Natarajan told AFP from the temple town
Soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade fell hard on Thursday with new-crop November ending nearly 23 cents lower in reaction to less threatening weather forecasts and a collapse in US cash markets at interior locations, traders said.
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