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Print - 2005-03-18
Palestinian groups agree conditional truce

Palestinian groups agree conditional truce

Palestinian groups agreed on Thursday to an open-ended halt to attacks on Israel as long as certain conditions are met. The agreement strengthens President Mahmoud Abbas's hand in trying to persuade the Jewish state to free more Palestinians and hand back
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
UK's top share index dips on oil rise, Morrison warning

UK's top share index dips on oil rise, Morrison warning

Britain's FTSE 100 index closed lower on Thursday, overshadowed for a second session by sky-high oil prices, while supermarkets group Morrison approached a five-month low after it issued a profit warning. The grocery chain's shares fell 2.6 percent after
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Bonds: Fallout from General Motors warning continues; new deals hit

Bonds: Fallout from General Motors warning continues; new deals hit

The European corporate bond market took another pounding on Thursday in the wake of General Motors' profit warning, with Portugal Telecom and French media company Vivendi Universal forced to revise planned new issues. GM, the world's biggest auto maker, a
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Bonds: Fallout from General Motors warning continues; new deals hit

Bonds: Fallout from General Motors warning continues; new deals hit

The European corporate bond market took another pounding on Thursday in the wake of General Motors' profit warning, with Portugal Telecom and French media company Vivendi Universal forced to revise planned new issues. GM, the world's biggest auto maker, a
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US Stocks: Thursday's unofficial close

US Stocks: Thursday's unofficial close

US stocks rose slightly on Thursday as high oil prices boosted energy stocks, while media shares got a lift after Viacom Inc said it is considering splitting into two separate companies. Viacom rose about 3.3 percent to $37.20. Also, Time Warner Inc, the
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Indian stocks tumble

Indian stocks tumble

Indian shares tumbled more than 1 percent on Thursday and government bonds slid to nearly six-week lows as US crude oil prices surged to record highs above $57 a barrel. The benchmark 30-share Mumbai index closed 1.15 percent lower at 6,669.52 points, its
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Dollar recovers in London trade

Dollar recovers in London trade

The dollar inched higher against the euro on Thursday, as players squared positions after a steep fall in the previous session on data showing a record US current account deficit. The dollar rose modestly as investors took profits in high-yielding currenc
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Sterling falls versus dollar

Sterling falls versus dollar

Sterling fell against the dollar but rose against the euro on Thursday as eagerly-awaited figures on British retail sales were overshadowed by the greenback's broad-based recovery. British retail sales rose 0.2 percent last month, as expected, but back re
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
EU keeps wheat export award low

EU keeps wheat export award low

The European Commission awarded wheat subsidies at a maximum of 8.94 euros ($12.01) a tonne on Thursday, granting licences for 74,000 tonnes, short of exporters' hopes. The relatively low subsidy award comes after several weeks of steady increases in the
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Sharon calls truce deal 'positive first step'

Sharon calls truce deal 'positive first step'

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon welcomed on Thursday an agreement by Palestinian groups to a conditional halt on attacks on Israel but said the militant factions must eventually be disarmed in the interests of peace. Sharon's office said the prime minister to
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Syria withdraws up to 6,000 troops from Lebanon

Syria withdraws up to 6,000 troops from Lebanon

Syria completed the first phase of its troop pullout from Lebanon on Thursday, bringing Damascus closer to meeting US and Lebanese opposition demands that it quit the neighbour it has dominated for three decades. A Lebanese security source said 4,000 to 6
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Israel charges Vanunu

Israel charges Vanunu

Israeli authorities charged nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu on Thursday with violating the terms of his release by speaking to reporters and trying to visit the West Bank, judicial officials said. "They can charge me 50 times if they want. I will c
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Russia to launch nuclear and diesel submarines

Russia to launch nuclear and diesel submarines

Russia will soon bring into service two new submarines, one nuclear and one diesel, the navy said Thursday. The nuclear-powered Dmitry Donskoi is a fourth generation, strategic missile launching submarine of the 941 "Akula" class, a navy spokesperson told
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Rice praises Afghan people: blast kills five

Rice praises Afghan people: blast kills five

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice praised the Afghan people as an inspiration to the world for emerging from decades of turmoil and embarking on the road to democracy, as a bomb blast in the birthplace of the ousted Taleban regime killed five people.
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Sudan imposes ban on US diplomats

Sudan imposes ban on US diplomats

Sudan imposed restrictions on the movement of US diplomats Thursday, in what it said was retaliation for similar measures ordered by Washington. Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismail said US diplomats would in future be required to obtain prior authorisat
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Nepal rules out talks with Maoists

Nepal rules out talks with Maoists

Nepal's royal-appointed government Thursday ruled out holding peace talks with Maoists unless they first lay down their arms and abandon violence. "I don't agree to sit across the negotiating table with the Maoists unless they lay down their arms and stop
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Liffe cocoa edges up

Liffe cocoa edges up

London's cocoa market made limited gains on Thursday with benchmark prices touching a fresh four-month contract peak but traders said a concerted drive higher was unlikely till large speculators re-enter the market. Liffe's benchmark May closed up two pou
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans dive on follow-through sales

US MIDDAY: soyabeans dive on follow-through sales

The Chicago Board of Trade soyabean market dived early Thursday on follow-through sales after the weak close the day before, which came on the heels of a volatile trading session, traders said. The market was long overdue for a downward correction followi
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn slips on technical correction

US MIDDAY: corn slips on technical correction

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade dipped early Thursday, setting back from their recent fund-led rally that drove prices to 6-1/2 month highs, traders said. The market was long overdue for a technical correction given the bearish fundamental outl
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat mixed on fund buying

US MIDDAY: wheat mixed on fund buying

Soft red winter wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were mixed early on Thursday in choppy trading after the recent spate of fund buying that led to a series of rallies, traders said. Traders said the market was seeking direction and attempting to
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar moves both ways

US MIDDAY: sugar moves both ways

Raw sugar futures settled mixed Thursday on two-way trade in quiet business, with operators betting prices will remain firm due to bullish fundamentals, analysts said. Sugar has been clawing its way higher due to buying from leading importers Russia and I
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee settles mixed on roaster participation

US MIDDAY: coffee settles mixed on roaster participation

New York arabica coffee futures settled mixed Thursday for the second consecutive session, with market players taking a breather from recent heavy volatility, traders and analysts said. "Funds were there, but not with any significant size," said one deale
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa slightly up on speculative-led buying

US MIDDAY: cocoa slightly up on speculative-led buying

New York cocoa futures ended modestly firmer amid thinly traded volumes Thursday after early speculative-led buying had pushed the benchmark product to a new contract peak, traders said. The New York Board of Trade's bellwether May cocoa contract settled
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Gold stumbles in Europe, finds buying

Gold stumbles in Europe, finds buying

Gold prices fell sharply in Europe on Thursday, as a steadier dollar triggered selling and pushed bullion below $440 an ounce, although traders said it attracted physical buying at the lows. Platinum, which scored 11-month highs overnight in Asia, cooled
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Zinc prices lower across the board

Zinc prices lower across the board

Technical selling in London Metal Exchange (LME) zinc on Thursday afternoon spread to the rest of the complex, with prices lower across the board by the close, traders said. "Zinc has led the pitch. People were taking profits this morning. It's been happe
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper down on profit-taking

US MIDDAY: copper down on profit-taking

US copper futures eased Thursday morning as some trade sales and more profit-taking kept prices on the defensive against the backdrop of a firmer dollar, brokers said. There was some speculative buying at early lows, they said. "There's not too much to sa
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
New York cotton settles down

New York cotton settles down

Cotton futures crumbled from speculative liquidation to finish sharply lower Thursday and the market may see further losses because a rally that lifted fibre contracts to a nine-month high is overdone, analysts said. "Today is the first bloodletting of th
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
London sugar ends slightly lower

London sugar ends slightly lower

London white sugar futures closed slightly lower on Thursday after speculative selling just outweighed earlier trade-driven gains, and dealers said they did not expect prices to break out of the current range soon. Liffe's front-month May settled down 10
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
World oil sets new price high over $57

World oil sets new price high over $57

Oil prices scaled fresh highs Thursday, forcing Opec to consider a second output increase a day after its decision to raise supplies failed to halt crude's record-breaking advance. US light crude set a record of $57.60 a barrel on the New York Mercantile
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
World oil sets new price high over $57

World oil sets new price high over $57

Oil prices scaled fresh highs Thursday, forcing Opec to consider a second output increase a day after its decision to raise supplies failed to halt crude's record-breaking advance. US light crude set a record of $57.60 a barrel on the New York Mercantile
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Brazilian farmers to sow legal GMO soya

Brazilian farmers to sow legal GMO soya

Most soyabean farmers in Brazil say they plan to sow legal genetically modified soyabeans for the first time next crop, despite public and private resistance to "Frankenstein" foods. Brazil's lower house of Congress awarded victory to farmers and seed pro
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan welcomes Wolfowitz's appointment

Pakistan welcomes Wolfowitz's appointment

Pakistan has welcomed President Bush's nomination of Paul Wolfowitz as the next president of the World Bank and said Pakistan's cordial relations with the key development agency would be further strengthened during his tenure. Talking to Business Recor
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Thursday (March 17, 2005).

Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Bush greets McCartney sisters on St. Patrick's Day

Bush greets McCartney sisters on St. Patrick's Day

President George W. Bush welcomed the family of slain Belfast man Robert McCartney to the White House on Thursday in a St. Patrick's Day event at which he also shunned Sinn Fein, political ally of the IRA. The five sisters and fiancée of McCartney went in
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
EU reassures China over plans to lift arms ban

EU reassures China over plans to lift arms ban

The European Union reassured China on Thursday that it was pressing ahead with plans to lift a 15-year-old arms embargo on Beijing despite a storm sparked by its anti-secession law targeting Taiwan. EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said the controver
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Malaysia's migrant crackdown backfires on economy

Malaysia's migrant crackdown backfires on economy

A crackdown which sent hundreds of thousands of illegal workers fleeing from Malaysia has left industries with crippling labour shortages which could hurt economic growth, reports and officials said Thursday. The government has called a special meeting on
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
India to launch satellite for telemedicine

India to launch satellite for telemedicine

India plans to launch a communications satellite exclusively for health care so patients and doctors in remote rural areas can consult specialists in cities, the head of the country's space agency said Thursday. Healthsat, to be launched within four years
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
India rejects shelving Iran gas line project

India rejects shelving Iran gas line project

India won't be deterred by Washington's opposition to its plans to buy gas from Iran, Oil Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar said on Thursday, a day after US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice voiced differences with New Delhi over the project. "It is all rubbi
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
India rejects shelving Iran gas line project

India rejects shelving Iran gas line project

India won't be deterred by Washington's opposition to its plans to buy gas from Iran, Oil Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar said on Thursday, a day after US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice voiced differences with New Delhi over the project. "It is all rubbi
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
AWC Pakistan's air defence system inaugurated in Dhaka

AWC Pakistan's air defence system inaugurated in Dhaka

Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khalida Zia inaugurated the Air Defence Control and Command (ADCC) System prepared by Air Weapon Complex (AWC), Pakistan in Dhaka on Thursday. The inaugural ceremony was attended by AWC team led by Director General AWC
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Online stock web-site opens today

Online stock web-site opens today

Federal Minister for Privatisation and Investment, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, will perform the inauguration of 'Online Stock Trading Web-site at a hotel here on Friday, said an announcement. It said the web-site 'www.livetradeonline.com' has been established
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Duty drawback on acrylic fibre blankets reduced

Duty drawback on acrylic fibre blankets reduced

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has reduced duty drawback on the export of blankets made of acrylic fibre or yarn, 3-ply papersack and carbon black from March 17, 2005. The CBR has amended standard SRO. 412 (I)/2001, SRO. 415 (I)/2001 through six notif
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Duty drawback on acrylic fibre blankets reduced

Duty drawback on acrylic fibre blankets reduced

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has reduced duty drawback on the export of blankets made of acrylic fibre or yarn, 3-ply papersack and carbon black from March 17, 2005. The CBR has amended standard SRO. 412 (I)/2001, SRO. 415 (I)/2001 through six notif
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Duty drawback on acrylic fibre blankets reduced

Duty drawback on acrylic fibre blankets reduced

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has reduced duty drawback on the export of blankets made of acrylic fibre or yarn, 3-ply papersack and carbon black from March 17, 2005. The CBR has amended standard SRO. 412 (I)/2001, SRO. 415 (I)/2001 through six notif
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Duty drawback on acrylic fibre blankets reduced

Duty drawback on acrylic fibre blankets reduced

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has reduced duty drawback on the export of blankets made of acrylic fibre or yarn, 3-ply papersack and carbon black from March 17, 2005. The CBR has amended standard SRO. 412 (I)/2001, SRO. 415 (I)/2001 through six notif
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Malaysia considered role model, says Shaukat

Malaysia considered role model, says Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday said Pakistan considers Malaysia as a role model as it has been able to provide self confidence both to its civil service and the private sector. Talking to a Malaysian delegation of Economic Planning Unit, led by E
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices on Thursday (March 17, 2005).

Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Kishanganga case being finalised to move World Bank

Kishanganga case being finalised to move World Bank

Pakistan is finalising its case to approach the World Bank for the appointment of neutral expert to settle dispute pertaining to the 330MW Kishanganga hydropower project, it is reliably learnt. It will be the second case with the World Bank after Baglihar
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices on Thursday (March 17, 2005).

Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Kishanganga case being finalised to move World Bank

Kishanganga case being finalised to move World Bank

Pakistan is finalising its case to approach the World Bank for the appointment of neutral expert to settle dispute pertaining to the 330MW Kishanganga hydropower project, it is reliably learnt. It will be the second case with the World Bank after Baglihar
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices on Thursday (March 17, 2005).

Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Kishanganga case being finalised to move World Bank

Kishanganga case being finalised to move World Bank

Pakistan is finalising its case to approach the World Bank for the appointment of neutral expert to settle dispute pertaining to the 330MW Kishanganga hydropower project, it is reliably learnt. It will be the second case with the World Bank after Baglihar
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
SBP mops up Rs 9.5 billion through open market operation

SBP mops up Rs 9.5 billion through open market operation

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday has carried out Open Market Operation to suck up the remaining liquidity from the market which left there after huge outflow of Rs 79 billion through Treasury Bills. The State Bank moped up Rs 9.5 billion for o
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
SBP mops up Rs 9.5 billion through open market operation

SBP mops up Rs 9.5 billion through open market operation

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday has carried out Open Market Operation to suck up the remaining liquidity from the market which left there after huge outflow of Rs 79 billion through Treasury Bills. The State Bank moped up Rs 9.5 billion for o
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Councillor killed in Indian occupied Kashmir

Councillor killed in Indian occupied Kashmir

A municipal councillor was gunned down in occupied Kashmir on Thursday by suspected Mujahideen in the latest in a series of killings of local-level officials, police said. Fayaz Ahmed Mahjoo, elected last month to the municipal committee in the northern t
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Councillor killed in Indian occupied Kashmir

Councillor killed in Indian occupied Kashmir

A municipal councillor was gunned down in occupied Kashmir on Thursday by suspected Mujahideen in the latest in a series of killings of local-level officials, police said. Fayaz Ahmed Mahjoo, elected last month to the municipal committee in the northern t
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Ministers' absence angers lawmakers

Ministers' absence angers lawmakers

The atmosphere in the National Assembly became tense when the speaker gave more time to opposition to raise supplementary questions while only one member from treasury was permitted to raise supplementary question. Opposition gave tough time to the govern
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Balochistan panel meeting postponed till March 21

Balochistan panel meeting postponed till March 21

The meeting of the parliamentary committee on Balochistan, scheduled to be held on Thursday, was postponed till Monday, dimming the hope of a timely political solution of the imbroglio after a clash erupted between the security forces and tribals. The com
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
National Assembly passes export development fund amendment bill

National Assembly passes export development fund amendment bill

The National Assembly on Thursday approved a bill aimed at streamlining laws to transfer whole of the export development surcharge (EDS) to Export Development Fund (EDF). Parliamentary affairs minister Sher Afgan Niazi put the bill before the house to ame
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
National Assembly passes export development fund amendment bill

National Assembly passes export development fund amendment bill

The National Assembly on Thursday approved a bill aimed at streamlining laws to transfer whole of the export development surcharge (EDS) to Export Development Fund (EDF). Parliamentary affairs minister Sher Afgan Niazi put the bill before the house to ame
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

Military action in Dera Bugti dominated the national assembly proceedings on Thursday evening. Of course the government played it down, and when the opposition was building it as a case of aggression against fellow Pakistanis the government members behave
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Duty on Shellsol: NTC to hold hearing on March 25

Duty on Shellsol: NTC to hold hearing on March 25

National Tariff Commission (NTC) will hold a public hearing on March 25 regarding reduction of customs duty on import of Shellsol used in the manufacture of pesticide. Sygenta Pakistan Limited (SPL) has approached (NTC) for reduction in customs duty on im
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Duty on Shellsol: NTC to hold hearing on March 25

Duty on Shellsol: NTC to hold hearing on March 25

National Tariff Commission (NTC) will hold a public hearing on March 25 regarding reduction of customs duty on import of Shellsol used in the manufacture of pesticide. Sygenta Pakistan Limited (SPL) has approached (NTC) for reduction in customs duty on im
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Thursday (March 17, 2005).

Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Russia reschedules $127 million debt owed by Pakistan

Russia reschedules $127 million debt owed by Pakistan

Russian government has rescheduled its entire debt owed by Pakistan amounting to US $127 million under the Paris Club Arrangements. A formal agreement to this effect was signed between the two governments in Moscow on Wednesday, March 16. The agreement wa
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Eye TV to offer Rs 150 million from IPO

Eye TV to offer Rs 150 million from IPO

The "Eye TV Network" plans to raise Rs 150 million through the initial public offering (IPO) of its shares on the Karachi Stock Exchange and 104.5 million through the pre-IPO placement. Jahangir Siddiqui Capital Markets Ltd (JSCM) announced close of under
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
APNS elects office-bearers

APNS elects office-bearers

Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman of Jang Group of Publications, Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami of Daily Pakistan, Lahore, Inquilab Matri of Daily Millat Gujrati, Kazi Asad Abid of Daily Ibrat, Riaz Ahmed Mansuri of Monthly The Cricketer and Anwar Farooqui of Daily Aghaz were
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
CARE project to be launched on March 23

CARE project to be launched on March 23

The Collector of Exports, Nisar Muhammad, has assured the Pakistan Leather Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (Plgmea) that the Customs Administrative Reform (CARE) project to be launched from March 23 would drastically cut time for payment
Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Thursday (March 17, 2005).

Published 18 Mar, 2005 12:00am
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