European aerospace giant Airbus is "marginally ahead" of US rival Boeing in a battle to win a $5 billion aircraft order from Virgin Atlantic, a British newspaper reported on Sunday.
Fresh doubts are surfacing over the pace of US economic activity in the rest of 2004, likely to be a crucial factor for President George W Bush's re-election bid.
Hundreds of activists opposed to genetically modified crops tore out rows of maize in south-western France Sunday and threatened similar future actions of "civil disobedience" to stop the cultivation of bio-engineered food.
YUKOS, Russia's largest oil company by output, would take legal action against any firm that acquires its core operating unit Yuganskneftegaz at a knockdown price, The Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported.
Libya has set up a 1 billion euro joint-venture investment firm with Gabon and South Africa to create a cluster of oil, gas, banking, telecommunications and tourism joint firms across Africa, Libyan officials said on Sunday.
Eurozone indicators to be released in the coming week will show that regional confidence is edging higher but that inflation is still fuelled by high oil prices, economists said.
India sought to reassure customers of privately-held Global Trust Bank on Sunday that their deposits were safe and that an order restricting the bank's operations was only temporary.
Polygon Investments, a key shareholder in the UK's biggest electricity producer British Energy Plc, said on Sunday it planned to oppose the group's crucial restructuring plan.
Polygon Investments, a key shareholder in the UK's biggest electricity producer British Energy Plc, said on Sunday it planned to oppose the group's crucial restructuring plan.
Clariant Pakistan Limited manufactures and sells chemicals, dyestuffs, emulsions and master batches. It also acts as indenting agent. Its manufacturing facilities are located at two places in the province of Sindh and at one place in the province of Punja
Clariant Pakistan Limited manufactures and sells chemicals, dyestuffs, emulsions and master batches. It also acts as indenting agent. Its manufacturing facilities are located at two places in the province of Sindh and at one place in the province of Punja
Wyeth Pakistan Limited is a public limited company incorporated in 1949 in Pakistan having its registered office situated on Hawkesbay Road S.I.T.E Karachi. It is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of research based ethical specialities and other phar
Wyeth Pakistan Limited is a public limited company incorporated in 1949 in Pakistan having its registered office situated on Hawkesbay Road S.I.T.E Karachi. It is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of research based ethical specialities and other phar
US-backed Iraqi security forces and police killed 15 insurgents in a blistering shootout on Sunday around the restive town of Baquba, north of the capital Baghdad, the US military said.
US-backed Iraqi security forces and police killed 15 insurgents in a blistering shootout on Sunday around the restive town of Baquba, north of the capital Baghdad, the US military said.
Fourteen people were killed and six others were injured on Sunday when a passenger train crashed into a minibus in the western Turkish province of Aydin, the Anatolia news agency reported.
Pakistan's security forces on Sunday arrested 12 people, including three foreigners, suspected of links with al Qaeda and other terrorist groups after a gun fight which left at least one policemen injured, officials said.
Pakistan's security forces on Sunday arrested 12 people, including three foreigners, suspected of links with al Qaeda and other terrorist groups after a gun fight which left at least one policemen injured, officials said.
The weighted average badla rate at Karachi Stock Exchange rose to 13 percent from 11.8 percent because several trading and investment stocks recorded gains last week and there was appreciation in overnight rates.
The weighted average badla rate at Karachi Stock Exchange rose to 13 percent from 11.8 percent because several trading and investment stocks recorded gains last week and there was appreciation in overnight rates.
The direct foreign investment in the country witnessed a surge of 19 percent after the country sold two cellular phone licences and strategic stake in Habib Bank.
The direct foreign investment in the country witnessed a surge of 19 percent after the country sold two cellular phone licences and strategic stake in Habib Bank.
The average weekly trading volume at Karachi Stock Exchange last week touched eight-month low level as investors' interest in Pakistan Petroleum Ltd shares was immense in anticipation of making quick gain from its subscription.
The average weekly trading volume at Karachi Stock Exchange last week touched eight-month low level as investors' interest in Pakistan Petroleum Ltd shares was immense in anticipation of making quick gain from its subscription.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday abruptly and unexpectedly called off visit to Pakistan a day ahead of the deadline for the nomination of presidential candidates in Afghanistan's upcoming October polls.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday abruptly and unexpectedly called off visit to Pakistan a day ahead of the deadline for the nomination of presidential candidates in Afghanistan's upcoming October polls.
The Saudi government has dispelled reports about an al Qaeda suspect, who reportedly offered to surrender himself through the Saudi Consulate in Karachi.
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's promise of measured interest rate increases will probably push up borrowing costs across most of Asia in coming months, with one exception: South Korea.
The Russian capital's red-hot real estate market looks set soar again this year and most analysts brush off warnings from officials that prices may already be dangerously high.
Europe's refiners are planning another hefty turnaround programme next year that could tighten fuel supplies and help force up prices, potentially mirroring this year's rally on oil products markets.
Equity strategists are increasingly frustrated by floundering share markets that have failed to rally despite bumper corporate profits and promises of better to come.
Fauji Fertiliser and Engro Chemical are to announce their financial results for the six months ended June 30. Analysts estimate that the earnings of the companies might climb by approximately 18 percent and 27 percent, respectively.
Fauji Fertiliser and Engro Chemical are to announce their financial results for the six months ended June 30. Analysts estimate that the earnings of the companies might climb by approximately 18 percent and 27 percent, respectively.
Fauji Fertiliser and Engro Chemical are to announce their financial results for the six months ended June 30. Analysts estimate that the earnings of the companies might climb by approximately 18 percent and 27 percent, respectively.
Auto-parts Exporters Association Chairman Tahir Javed Malik has urged the Federal Commerce Minister and authorities of the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) to allow duty-free import of auto-parts samples, valuing up to $200.
Auto-parts Exporters Association Chairman Tahir Javed Malik has urged the Federal Commerce Minister and authorities of the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) to allow duty-free import of auto-parts samples, valuing up to $200.
The Valima dinner to mark the wedding of Adnan, son of Mrs and Arshad A. Zuberi, with Haya, daughter of Mrs and Dr M. A. Almani, was held here on Sunday night at a local hotel.
A total of 14000-litre oil caught fire due to result of a blast at an oil company camp, in which two oil tankers standing there also caught fire, at Naseer Canal bridge near here on Sunday.
Senator Nisar A. Memon, chairman, Parliamentary Committee on Water Resources, said that the provinces have reached a consensus on Bhasha dam and the government could start its construction.
Indian External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh on Sunday night said his Pakistani counterpart Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri would pay a two-day visit to India from September 5, to carry forward bilateral composite dialogue on all issues Including Kashmir disput
The House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC), on the special directive of Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has increased the ceiling of loans for small towns and teshil headquarters from Rs 0.5 million to Rs one million.
The government has allowed the banks to receive Hajj applications provisionally, where the Nadra has issued an acknowledgement slip, and not issued the computerised national identity cards (CNICs).
Towns representing suburban parts of city are facing immense hardships, as they are not receiving their due share from City District Government (CDGK) since the inception of new local government.
The Central Information Secretary, Pakistan Muslim League, Senator Tariq Azeem said that Pakistan would send its troops to Iraq after approval from the Parliament.
Italy's Agriculture and Forestry Minister Giovanni Almanno arrived here on Sunday to participate in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of K-2 and 51st anniversary of the Nanga Parbat.
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) and the World Monuments Fund (WMF) will inaugurate a wide range of projects with the opening of Mostar's reconstructed old bridge that include urban planning, the restoration of monuments, improvement of the historic
Three vacation benches of the Supreme Court will work at three cities during the next judicial week from Monday to Friday, according to a roster available here on Saturday.
Federal Finance Minister and Prime Minister-designate Shaukat Aziz has said Thar is very backward and poverty-hit area despite the fact that it is included among 10 big coal reserves of the world.
Federal Minister for Industries and Production Liaqat Ali Khan Jatoi said on Sunday the Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) Road Shows in Britain, were to brief the potential investors of its different packages to persuade them make investment in Paki
Pakistan Railways will commence a non-stop train service between Lahore and Rawalpindi from August 1, 2004, with latest AC parlour, lower AC and economy class coaches for the comfort of passengers.
In-charge Balkaser police check-post nabbed two drug pushers in two different operations and recovered a handsome quantity of charas and an illicit arms from their possession here on Sunday.
Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), Embassy of Pakistan, Washington DC, has arrived in Boston on a four-day visit, to attend the Democratic National Convention, on invitation of the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
The Trade Policy 2004-05 prospects pushed cotton trading on the local market held up for quite sometime looking for a direction during the week ended July 24, 2004.
The Council of International Bureau of Education, United Nations has awarded "Jan Amos Comenius Medal 20O4" to Professor Dr Munawar Mirza, Director, Institute of Education and Research, Punjab University for his outstanding achievements in educational res
Some essentials like wheat and sugar rose substantially on the wholesale commodity markets during the week ended on July 24, 2004. Other commodities, which showed up trend were plastics, guwar, milk powder, castorseeds but rapeseed and cakes were down in
At least eight people, including a woman were killed and other four women and an infant were seriously injured during a shootout between Solangi and Jagirani near Machyoon Police outpost at early hours of Sunday.
World Bank (WB) through the International Development Association (IDA) agreed to provide Rs 4.5 billion loan to restructure irrigation network in Sindh.
Mohamed Salim Kapadia, President of Pakistan-Romania Business Forum and former senior vice-president of Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, has welcomed the Trade Policy announced by Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan for the fiscal year 2004-2005.
With the completion of sowings in the late sowing areas, cotton sowing in 2004-05 season has come to an end. Cotton harvesting in early sowing areas of Lower Sindh and some areas of central Punjab in Sahiwal, Chichawatni and Mian Chunnu has already commen
With the completion of sowings in the late sowing areas, cotton sowing in 2004-05 season has come to an end. Cotton harvesting in early sowing areas of Lower Sindh and some areas of central Punjab in Sahiwal, Chichawatni and Mian Chunnu has already commen
The Leader of Opposition, Fazalur Rehman on Sunday suggested to US authorities to hold dialogues with leaders of Muslim Ummah for correct and acceptable definition of terrorism.
Warid Telecom Pvt Limited (Warid Telecom) has chosen Ericsson to build a green-field nation-wide GSM network in Pakistan. Under the Letter of Intent (LOI) signed between the two parties, Ericsson will provide a complete turnkey GSM solution comprising the
The Union of Small & Medium Enterprises (Unisame) has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to review the penalty rules for Export Refinance (ERF) and reduce the mark up to 2 percent for the period July 2004 to 2005 to enable the exporters to meet the ch
A colourful award distribution ceremony at the conclusion of one-month "Summer Vacation Camp" for children organised by Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP) was held here on Saturday with a dog show and exhibition of martial art skills as the main fe
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to enhance the level of automation at the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU), Karachi for speedy processing of cases to extend maximum facilities to the largest taxpaying units.
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