News Archives for Print - 2005-03-13

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assu- rance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday March 14, 2005:

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Afghan warlords blamed for widespread rape

Warlords and their private armies are involved in widespread rape, murder and human trafficking in Afghanistan, according to the US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW). In a letter to the UN Commission on Human Rights ahead of a meeting in Geneva next week, HR

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

EU firm on ending China arms embargo: commissioner

The European Union is determined to lift its 15-year ban on arms sales to China and does not expect any retaliation from Washington when it does so, a top official said on Saturday. EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner told Reuters in

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Europe seeks high-level dialogue with Myanmar

The European Union has shifted its policy on Myanmar and is seeking dialogue with its ruling military in a bid to promote reform and human rights, EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said on Saturday. Europe, along with the United St

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Second nurse suspected to have bird flu

A Vietnamese nurse who tended a bird flu patient with a colleague who has since tested positive for the deadly virus has been hospitalised after showing symptoms of the disease, health officials said on Saturday. It was not clear yet if the 41-year-old fe

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Egyptian opposition leader released

Egypt ordered the release on bail on Saturday of Ayman Nour, an opposition leader detained since the end of January, the public prosecutor said. Maher Abdel-Wahed told a news conference Nour and five others had been freed on bail of 10,000 Egyptian pounds

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Australia's cyclone Ingrid heads for Darwin

Australia's Top End city of Darwin battened down the hatches on Saturday as its worst cyclone threat since Tracy devastated the city 30 years ago tore towards it along the country's northern coast. Cyclone Ingrid, which has been terrorising northern Austr

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Election for next Hong Kong leader set for July 10

Hong Kong interim leader Donald Tsang said on Saturday that elections will be held on July 10 to pick the city's next chief executive, following the resignation of unpopular leader Tung Chee-hwa. Tsang also said the territory's next leader will serve for

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Ton-up Akmal masterminds Pakistan escape in first Test

Pakistan found an unlikely saviour in Kamran Akmal to snatch a creditable draw from the jaws of defeat in the opening Test against India here on Saturday. Pakistan faced defeat when they resumed batting on the fifth and final morning as they were 53 ahead

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Katich and Gilchrist bat Australia back into Test

The first cricket Test between New Zealand and Australia was delicately poised at the end of the third day here on Saturday after a 212-run partnership by centurions Simon Katich and Adam Gilchrist hauled Australia into contention. The Australian innings

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Regal Prince century puts South Africa on top

Ashwell Prince hit a maiden Test century as South Africa took a first innings lead on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Centurion Park on Saturday. Prince made 101 not out as South Africa reached 380 for six at the close in reply to Zi

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

'Shoaib to play in one-day ties'

Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Shaharyar M. Khan, while dismissing chances of re-calling express bowler Shoaib Akhtar in the ongoing Test series against India said the bowler will be considered for selection provided he proves his fitness. "I kno

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Tour de Pakistan

Iranian rider Sayed Jawad Moosavi retained the leader's yellow jersey by winning Hyderabad to Moro second staged in the 12th Tour de Pakistan International Cycle Race on Saturday, according to information received here. Demonstrated great stamina and phys

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Pakistan to clash with India in hockey final

Pakistan thrashed Japan 7-0 and India beat South Africa 3-0 and both set a showdown in the final of the UBL 4-Nation junior hockey tournament here on Saturday at National stadium. Pakistan riding on a crest of success in the week-long tournament with four

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 61,928 tonnes of cargo including 36,333 tonnes import and 25,595 tonnes export cargo inclusive of 1,408 containers, during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Saturday. The cargo comprised of 38,819 tonnes dry cargo including 21

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

China Shipping net profit jumps

China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL), the world's 10th largest container shipper, said on Tuesday that 2004 net profit rose 191 percent, thanks to strong demand for China-made goods and robust world trade. China Shipping, which went public in an IPO last

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

China Shipping net profit jumps

China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL), the world's 10th largest container shipper, said on Tuesday that 2004 net profit rose 191 percent, thanks to strong demand for China-made goods and robust world trade. China Shipping, which went public in an IPO last

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

OOIL's net profit more than double

Orient Overseas (International) Ltd (OOIL) said on Thursday it more than doubled its 2004 net profit, as China's growth powered world trade in goods and raw materials. The container ship operator owned by the family of Tung Chee-hwa, who is stepping down

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

OOIL's net profit more than double

Orient Overseas (International) Ltd (OOIL) said on Thursday it more than doubled its 2004 net profit, as China's growth powered world trade in goods and raw materials. The container ship operator owned by the family of Tung Chee-hwa, who is stepping down

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Asian freight rates edged higher

Asian freight rates have edged up this week, buoyed by hopes for new crop shipments from South America as peak harvest season approaches, with firm oil prices also providing support. Spot voyage fixtures for modern panamax rates on the benchmark US Gulf t

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Brazilian sugar vessels line-up falls

The lineup of vessels waiting to load sugar in Brazil's ports fell to 32 from 33 last week, shipping agent Williams said. It said in a weekly report that 20 vessels were lined up in the southern port of Santos, against 23 last week. At Maceio, in the nort

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Chinese container line Cosco sails for HK IPO

China's top shipping group, China Ocean Shipping (Group) Co (Cosco), plans to float its container shipping arm, the world's seventh largest, in a Hong Kong IPO that is expected to raise more than $1 billion. Hong Kong-listed Cosco Pacific Ltd, which lease

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Chinese container line Cosco sails for HK IPO

China's top shipping group, China Ocean Shipping (Group) Co (Cosco), plans to float its container shipping arm, the world's seventh largest, in a Hong Kong IPO that is expected to raise more than $1 billion. Hong Kong-listed Cosco Pacific Ltd, which lease

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

A major impediment in FDI

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has established an 11-man committee with the explicit objective of overhauling the country's arbitration laws. Overwhelming evidence points to the urgent need to undertake reforms in this area. Foreign investors, with little co

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

A realistic energy plan

The Planning Commission's action plan on energy demand, consumption and resources seeks to meet the country's growing needs in short-term, medium-term and long-term. The plan rightly highlights the abundance of energy resources in Pakistan as also of the

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Warning of planetary catastrophe

In 1999 Time Magazine named Peter Raven a "Hero for the Planet." It's a good thing because, as Raven himself tells it, the planet really needs a hero. Raven, the Engelmann Professor of Botany at Washington University in St. Louis and director of the Misso

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Meats and fruits consumption

Economically speaking, the food consumption pattern the world over is closely linked with income. In affluent countries, the average human diet is made up mostly of high-valued protein products like meat, fruits and vegetables whereas in countries falling

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Shah Sulaiman, a brilliant jurist, educationist and scientist

The name of Sir Shah Muhammad Sulaiman occupies a place of pride in the history of Allahabad High Court which he joined as a young barrister in 1912 and left as its Chief Justice in 1937 to assume office as Judge of the Federal Court of India in New Delhi

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Mai Kolachi area

The reply of Captain Mahmoodul Haq, member Managing Committee, Karachi Port Trust Officers Housing Society (KPTOCHS), to my letter "Criminal conspiracy along the Karachi coast" on the subject of the desecration and degradation of the Mai Kolachi area is f

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Child beggars

One reads so much in the news media against child labour and child abuse, which is very laudable, if effective steps could be taken to curb it. It is, however, very disturbing to see three-four year old children, in tatters and in an unkempt condition beg

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Good governance

The "Good governance", promised on 12th October 1999, is raining from the heavens. Rs 30.5 billion are being spent on 40 armour-plated Mercedes with super electronic gadgets to protect our VVIPs. They forget that the late Hariri was blown up in such a Mer

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

United States of Pakistan

Emphasising the need for provincial autonomy, Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain recently said that Pakistan's own survival was at stake, and instead of the federation, the United States of Pakistan should be the new nomenclature for the country

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

'Stress can lead to high blood pressure and heart diseases'

"Stress can have a significant effect on the health of the individual. Every place and environment has its specific stressors, and it is impossible to completely avoid them. It is up to us, as individuals, patients, and health care professionals to adjust

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

PCSIR experts save Rs 3 billion in foreign exchange

Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) administered a saving of rupees three billion through independently repairing faulty tools and equipment in different government departments, organisations and industrial units. PCSIR Chairman

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

29 Guantanamo Bay detainees leave for Pakistan so far: US

US State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher has said that to date, 211 detainees have departed from Guantanamo Bay, 146 of those were transferred for release, and 65 were transferred to the control of host governments for further detention, investigatio

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

CDGK finalises construction of steel flyovers project

City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has finalised construction of steel flyovers project at 26 busy traffic intersections of the city to cope with traffic-related problems from the metropolis, said City Nazim Karachi Naimatullah Khan on Saturday. Talk

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Softec concluding ceremony today

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications, Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari will be the chief guest at the concluding ceremony of two-day IT exhibition, Softec being held at National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences here on Su

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

SPI registers decrease in kitchen items prices

The sensitive price indicator (SPI) for the week ended on March 10, for lowest income group up to Rs 3000, has registered 0.12 per cent decrease over the previous week. The SPI for the week under review in the above mentioned group was recorded at 129.51

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Italy's help in olive cultivation sought

Federal Food, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan said on Saturday that Pakistan wanted technical assistance from Italy in the field of olive cultivation and for establishing its research centre here. He expressed these views whil

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Atta leaves for Cairo

Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Dr Atta-ur-Rahman will chair the annual conference of Eastern Mediterranean Regional Organisation (EMRO), being held in Cairo, Egypt. Professor Atta-ur-Rahman, who left here for Cairo on Saturday, is the Chairm

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Chinese business delegation due on March 14

A Chinese business delegation will reach Islamabad on Monday to explore new opportunities for strengthening economic partnership. The delegation, led by Chen Jinhua, President China Enterprise Confederation comprises representatives of Chinese prominent b

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Government focusing on promoting alternate energy sources

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has said that attainment and promotion of alternate energy sources were among the top priorities of government and added that low cost projects available in this regard were being thoroughly examined. Talking to a Japa

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Smeda to set up marble processing and training centre

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) will set up a marble processing and training facility centre at Rawalpindi in collaboration with Export Promotion Bureau to help marble processing and polishing units in the northern Punjab to work

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Civil society's role to promote peace with India welcomed

Pakistan welcomes the role of civil society in developing and promoting peaceful relations with India, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said here on Saturday. Talking to a delegation of Pakistan Peace Coalition here, the Prime Minister however stated that Paki

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

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

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

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

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Currency values in term of Special Drawing Rights

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on March 05, 2005.

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on March 05, 2005.

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Rice won't pressurise Musharraf to doff uniform

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice suggested on Friday she would not pressurise Pakistan's leader to give up his army post on a visit next week as Washington balanced its push to spread democracy with its need to support anti-terrorism allies. Asked t

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Smooth transfer of KESC management to buyer ensured

Water and Power Minister Liaquat Ali Jatoi has said that the government will ensure smooth transfer of management of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) to its buyer. He was talking to newsmen at the camp office here on Saturday. "We will ensure sm

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rates

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

AEDB to have six private sector members

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has directed the Cabinet Division to include six members from private sector in the newly constituted Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) for better planning, it is learnt. The Prime Minister had given these directions

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rates

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

AEDB to have six private sector members

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has directed the Cabinet Division to include six members from private sector in the newly constituted Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) for better planning, it is learnt. The Prime Minister had given these directions

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

AEDB to have six private sector members

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has directed the Cabinet Division to include six members from private sector in the newly constituted Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) for better planning, it is learnt. The Prime Minister had given these directions

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (March 12) and for Sunday (March 13, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

President accepts NWFP governor's resignation

President Pervez Musharraf has accepted the resignation of NWFP Governor Iftikhar Hussain Shah who resigned " due to personal reasons". The President has appointed Khalil-ur-Rehman as the new governor of NWFP. While accepting the resignation, the Presiden

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

President accepts NWFP governor's resignation

President Pervez Musharraf has accepted the resignation of NWFP Governor Iftikhar Hussain Shah who resigned " due to personal reasons". The President has appointed Khalil-ur-Rehman as the new governor of NWFP. While accepting the resignation, the Presiden

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (March 12) and the forecast for Sunday (March 13, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Eight parties for PTCL and 11 for NRL pre-qualified

The Board of the Privatisation Commission on Saturday approved pre-qualification of eight parties for Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), and 11 parties for National Refinery Limited (NRL) sell-off. The board met here with Privatisation Min

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Eight parties for PTCL and 11 for NRL pre-qualified

The Board of the Privatisation Commission on Saturday approved pre-qualification of eight parties for Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), and 11 parties for National Refinery Limited (NRL) sell-off. The board met here with Privatisation Min

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (March 12, 2005).

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Eight parties for PTCL and 11 for NRL pre-qualified

The Board of the Privatisation Commission on Saturday approved pre-qualification of eight parties for Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), and 11 parties for National Refinery Limited (NRL) sell-off. The board met here with Privatisation Min

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Businesses demand EU action to boost growth

A leading business group urged European Union leaders on Friday to liberalise economic rules and increase research spending to boost growth in the bloc and prevent it from falling further behind the United States. To drive its point home, the Eurochambres

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Reforms put Pakistan on high economic growth path: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said the wide-ranging structural reforms, prudent economic measures, strict financial discipline and continuity of policies had brought macro-economic stability, providing a solid base for the country's rapid econom

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

PIBs auction on March 26

The State Bank on Saturday announced auction for the sale of Pakistan Investment Bonds but set a very low target. The State Bank said that tenders for sale of PIBs for 3, 5, and 10 years would be invited from the Primary Dealers on March 26. The coupon ra

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

PIBs auction on March 26

The State Bank on Saturday announced auction for the sale of Pakistan Investment Bonds but set a very low target. The State Bank said that tenders for sale of PIBs for 3, 5, and 10 years would be invited from the Primary Dealers on March 26. The coupon ra

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

PIBs auction on March 26

The State Bank on Saturday announced auction for the sale of Pakistan Investment Bonds but set a very low target. The State Bank said that tenders for sale of PIBs for 3, 5, and 10 years would be invited from the Primary Dealers on March 26. The coupon ra

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Petition against helmet dismissed

The Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Iftikhar Hussain Chaudhry, while dismissing the petition filed by M.D. Tahir advocate against compulsory wearing of helmet, has observed that violation of traffic laws must be checked by the police.

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Cotton prices on the rise

Cotton prices in the world market has suddenly jumped by 2 to 3 cents per pound which heated the prices in the local market adding at least Rs 200 per maund in a week. The traders say that the American cotton suddenly started moving upwards, as the demand

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Cotton prices on the rise

Cotton prices in the world market has suddenly jumped by 2 to 3 cents per pound which heated the prices in the local market adding at least Rs 200 per maund in a week. The traders say that the American cotton suddenly started moving upwards, as the demand

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

German company tax reform possible in 2007: Eichel

German Finance Minister Hans Eichel is working as quickly as possible on a more competitive system of corporate tax but reforms could not take effect before 2007, he was quoted as saying on Saturday. Calls for urgent reforms to Germany's corporate tax sys

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Central African Republic prepares to vote for new president

Voters in the Central African Republic prepared Saturday to vote in the first round of presidential and parliamentary polls deigned to restore legitimacy to the government two years after a military coup. Outgoing president Francois Bozize, an army genera

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Defiant Nepal former Prime Minister vows to battle king on the streets

Freed from more than a month of detention, Nepal's twice sacked prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba threatened Saturday to take his supporters on to the streets in a bid to force King Gyanendra to reverse his power grab. "The king should hold dialogue with

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Mercedes shakes up team to boost margin

Daimler Chrysler's premium Mercedes-Benz flagship has stirred up its sales team in a bid to boost its sagging profit margin, German weekly magazine Der Spiegel reported. In a report to be published on Monday, Der Spiegel said Mercedes sales and marketing

Published 13 Mar, 2005 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 9	281.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 9	281.50
USD to Japanese Yen / May 9	145.37
USD to Swiss Franc / May 9	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / May 9	1.33
Euro to USD / May 9	1.12
UK LIBOR % / May 9	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 9	5,659.91
India Sensex / May 9	79,454.47
Tokyo Nikkei / May 9	37,503.33
Nasdaq / May 9	17,928.92
Hang Seng / May 9	22,867.74
FTSE 100 / May 9	8,554.80
Dow Jones / May 9	41,249.38
Germany DAX 30 / May 9	23,499.32
France CAC40 / May 9	7,743.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 9	61.02
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 9	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 9	300,840
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 9	3,324.98
Cotton US¢/pound / May 9	66.61
Petrol/Litre / May 12	252.63
Diesel/Litre / May 12	256.64

Stock	Price
First AL-Noor Mod. / May 9 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	3 ▲ 0.67 (28.76%)
Premier Insurance / May 9 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	5.15 ▲ 0.72 (16.25%)
Escorts Bank / May 9 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	5.98 ▲ 0.83 (16.12%)
Parmount Sp. / May 9 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	3.22 ▲ 0.41 (14.59%)
UDL International / May 9 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	7.10 ▲ 0.85 (13.6%)
Abdullah Shah / May 9 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	5.44 ▲ 0.65 (13.57%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / May 9 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	2.05 ▲ 0.23 (12.64%)
LSE Capital / May 9 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	4.39 ▲ 0.48 (12.28%)
Cnergyico PK / May 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	6.42 ▲ 0.7 (12.24%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / May 9 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	3.90 ▲ 0.41 (11.75%)

Stock	Price
Cyan Limited / May 9 Cyan Limited(CYAN)	27.05 ▼ -5.03 (-15.68%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / May 9 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	7.11 ▼ -1 (-12.33%)
Universal Ins. / May 9 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	8.25 ▼ -1 (-10.81%)
Sally Textile / May 9 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	7.14 ▼ -0.86 (-10.75%)
Jubilee Spinning / May 9 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	8.43 ▼ -0.95 (-10.13%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / May 9 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	42.57 ▼ -4.73 (-10%)
Khyber Tobacco / May 9 Khyber Tobacco Company Limited(KHTC)	342.26 ▼ -38.03 (-10%)
Dewan Mushtaq / May 9 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	9.29 ▼ -1.03 (-9.98%)
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / May 9 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	12.23 ▼ -1.35 (-9.94%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / May 9 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	18.44 ▼ -2 (-9.78%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / May 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	47,087,025 ▲ 0.06
Cnergyico PK / May 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	33,590,475 ▲ 0.7
Sui South Gas / May 9 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	29,288,646 ▼ -1.53
B.O.Punjab / May 9 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	18,310,598 ▲ 0.44
Pak Refinery / May 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	15,347,121 ▲ 0.3
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / May 9 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	14,961,675 ▼ -1.35
Sui North Gas / May 9 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	14,847,660 ▲ 5.69
K-Electric Ltd. / May 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,463,181 ▲ 0.09
Maple Leaf Cement / May 9 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	13,544,491 ▲ 2.45
Kohinoor Spining / May 9 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	13,517,642 ▲ 0.05

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