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Print - 2005-06-05
VistaPrint files for initial public offering

VistaPrint files for initial public offering

VistaPrint Ltd an online supplier of graphic design services and print products, said on Friday that it plans to sell as much as $120 million in an initial public stock offering. The company, which is based in Bermuda, did not provide the number of shares
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Meteorologists warn of high landslide risk in Northern Areas

Meteorologists warn of high landslide risk in Northern Areas

Pakistan's northern parts are under high risk of land sliding and flash floods as the temperature would rise during current month. The areas have received 30 percent to 40 percent above normal winter rains and snowfall earlier this year, according to mete
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
NWFP floats Rs 40 million shares of Khyber Bank

NWFP floats Rs 40 million shares of Khyber Bank

The NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani on Saturday approved floatation of Rs 40 million shares of the Bank of Khyber each share valued at Rs 15 including Rs 5 as premium. The decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of Board of Directors of the
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
NWFP floats Rs 40 million shares of Khyber Bank

NWFP floats Rs 40 million shares of Khyber Bank

The NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani on Saturday approved floatation of Rs 40 million shares of the Bank of Khyber each share valued at Rs 15 including Rs 5 as premium. The decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of Board of Directors of the
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
WWF for concerted efforts to maintain healthy environment

WWF for concerted efforts to maintain healthy environment

World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) has said that the World Environment Day reminds us of our duties towards maintaining a healthy environment. According to a WWF-P's spokesman here on Saturday, boom in the agriculture and industrial sectors was c
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Capacity building of lady health workers undertaken

Capacity building of lady health workers undertaken

Ministry of Health (MoH) has trained 150 doctors for capacity building and training of Lady Health Workers (LHWs).These master trainers will impart training to LHWs, in using pictorial counselling cards to improve mother and child health in a friendly man
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
'US removes Pakistan from Tier-2 watch list'

'US removes Pakistan from Tier-2 watch list'

Minister for Interior Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao on Saturday hinted at further measures, including amendments in the Anti-Trafficking Ordinance, to root out human trafficking from the country. "We have achieved commendable position amongst comity of nations
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Karamat raises visa issue with US official

Karamat raises visa issue with US official

Pakistan Ambassador Jehangir Karamat met Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs on June 2, and raised the issue of extraordinary delays in the issuance of F1, J1 and H1B visas to Pakistani citizens. He especially mentioned the problems being fa
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
'NWFP chief minister should attend NSC meeting'

'NWFP chief minister should attend NSC meeting'

NWFP Minister for Local Government Sardar Mohammad Idrees has said there was no harm in participation of NWFP's Chief Minister in the National Security Council (NSC)'s meeting. Addressing a news conference here on Saturday, he said the chief minister shou
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Asfandyar calls for bus service to and from Afghanistan

Asfandyar calls for bus service to and from Afghanistan

Central President, Awami National Party (ANP) Senator Asfandyar Wali Khan on Saturday called for people to people contacts with Afghanistan and demanded the launching of Peshawar-Jalalabad and Quetta-Kandahar bus services with immediate effect. Addressing
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Saudis seize shredder plant imported by Nawaz

Saudis seize shredder plant imported by Nawaz

The Saudi authorities have seized a scrap shredder plant allegedly imported from Israel by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Under the Saudi laws, all Israeli items are banned in the kingdom. Documents were forged to import the plant under a deal struck
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Psychological problems raising suicide rate

Psychological problems raising suicide rate

State Minister for Finance Omar Ayub Khan, who is grandson of Field Martial Ayub Khan, on Saturday linked increasing of suicide rate to psychological problems, playing down any impact of economic woes. "The incidence of suicide has nothing to do with econ
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Kashmir solution: plea to take all stakeholders into confidence

Kashmir solution: plea to take all stakeholders into confidence

Head of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference Sardar Atique Ahmad Khan has said that all the stakeholders on Kashmir be consulted and taken into confidence for an acceptable solution of the issue. "We want that no person linked to the issue should be l
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Four injured by cracker

Four injured by cracker

Four youths were injured when a cracker went off in Dhuley locality here on Saturday. Police said that Ramzan and his friends were demonstrating fireworks on the marriage function of their friend Rizwan. Suddenly, a cracker went off in the hands of Ramzan
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Child rights awareness workshop

Child rights awareness workshop

Disciplining of children is in itself a right of children but a careful balance is required on part of parents, teachers and other concerned members of the society who must not resort to extremes - both in context of leniency as well as strictness and rig
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Cruel and shameful

Cruel and shameful

The students of Al-Huda Medical College, which went out of business last month without any notice, held a protest demonstration followed by a press conference in Lahore recently to bring their plight to the notice of the concerned authorities. Accompanied
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Businessmen's vital role in ongoing peace process

Businessmen's vital role in ongoing peace process

It is heartening, indeed, to learn of the formation of the Pak-India Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). T
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Relief package and private employees

Relief package and private employees

It is fortunate that the government is going to announce relief package in the budget to eradicate difficulties for the common man who is struggling hard to survive. It may be mentioned here that whenever a relief package is announced, salaried persons fr
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Exam under old syllabus

Exam under old syllabus

The candidates of IBP-II offer our gratitude to the Institute of Bankers Pakistan for allowing two more chances for clearing the examination. Now only last chance is left ie winter-2005. which is going to be held sometimes in September, 2005. After that t
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
MMA's aim

MMA's aim

The deaths of several people in Karachi were followed by the MMA issuing a call for a general strike in the city of Karachi. Whilst we are all saddened by the carnage and condemn it most vehemently, the MMA's sincerity of purpose is doubtful because it di
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
US probe gives details of 'mishandling' of Quran

US probe gives details of 'mishandling' of Quran

The US military for the first time on Friday detailed how jailers at Guantanamo mishandled the Holy Quran, including a case in which a guard's urine splashed through a vent onto the holy book and others in which it was kicked, stepped on and soaked in wat
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
China needlessly projects power: Rumsfeld

China needlessly projects power: Rumsfeld

US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld accused China on Saturday of enhancing its ability to project power at a time when it faced no threat and said Beijing will have to expand political freedoms to maintain economic growth and influence. The Pentagon has
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
North Korean proliferation threat to world

North Korean proliferation threat to world

US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld conceded Saturday he had no idea how North Korea might be persuaded to resume negotiations on its nuclear weapons program as allies debated the next steps if Pyongyang continues to shun six-party talks. "I have no way
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Myanmar hints at alternative to Asean chair

Myanmar hints at alternative to Asean chair

Military-ruled Myanmar, under pressure to relinquish its forthcoming chairmanship of the Asean regional grouping, said on Saturday it was too early to decide and hinted that it may be working on an alternative solution. The United States and the European
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Abbas delays polls, angering Hamas

Abbas delays polls, angering Hamas

President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday announced a delay in the Palestinian parliamentary election, angering the militant group Hamas which had been expected to do well in its first legislative race. In a public decree, Abbas said he had decided to postpone
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Iraqi troops arrest 'prince of princes'

Iraqi troops arrest 'prince of princes'

Iraqi forces have seized a senior militant leader linked to Jordanian mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and accused of overseeing an array of deadly attacks in Iraq, the Defence Ministry said on Saturday. A spokesman for the ministry said Mullah Mahdi, some
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Two US soldiers killed in Afghan blast

Two US soldiers killed in Afghan blast

Two US soldiers were killed in a roadside bomb blast in south-east Afghanistan, the US military said on Saturday, the latest casualties in a surge of violence in recent months. The two were in a convoy in Paktika province, near the Pakistani border when t
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Flawless Henin-Hardenne outclasses Pierce to lift crown

Flawless Henin-Hardenne outclasses Pierce to lift crown

Justine Henin-Hardenne of Belgium produced a flawless display of clay court tennis to defeat France's Mary Pierce 6-1, 6-1 here Saturday for her second French Open title. The winner here previously in 2003, it was Henin-Hardenne's fourth Grand Slam title
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Stunning Nadal shoots down Federer's dream

Stunning Nadal shoots down Federer's dream

Spanish sensation Rafael Nadal celebrated his 19th birthday in stunning style on Friday when he crushed Roger Federer's dream of Grand Slam history with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win to storm into the French Open final. The fourth seed will face unseeded Argen
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Younis and Collymore keep their teams in the scrap

Younis and Collymore keep their teams in the scrap

Younis Khan hit his ninth Test hundred, and Corey Collymore bowled his heart out, as neither Pakistan nor West Indies conceded an inch in their second and final Test on Friday. Younis fashioned a resolute 106 to lead a Pakistan recovery, but Collymore gai
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Omar defiant as England eye victory

Omar defiant as England eye victory

Javed Omar's unbeaten 60 was a rare highlight for Bangladesh as they tried to deny England a 2-0 series clinching win on the second day of the second and final Test at the Riverside here Saturday. At tea Bangladesh were 108 for three, still needing a furt
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Canadian dollar ekes out minor gain

Canadian dollar ekes out minor gain

The Canadian dollar failed to hold on to a good portion of gains against the US currency, while a steep bond rally turned deeply negative, despite a weak US jobs report on Friday. The Canadian dollar finished at C$1.2475to the US dollar or 80.16 US cents,
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
LatAm currencies surge on voracious yield appetite

LatAm currencies surge on voracious yield appetite

Investors' ravenous appetite for higher yield assets in a world of low interest rates are driving Latin American currencies to multi-year highs. Investors are rushing to buy up assets in emerging economies such as Brazil and Mexico which have much higher
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Dollar higher in New York

Dollar higher in New York

The dollar rose against the euro on Friday as sentiment continued to reward higher US interest rates and relatively positive growth prospects over political instability and economic torpor in the euro zone. Against the resilient dollar, the euro slumped t
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
IMM speculators reach out to five-year high

IMM speculators reach out to five-year high

Speculators in International Monetary Market currency futures on the Chicago futures exchanges extended their huge net short euro position to the largest in over five years in the week ending May 31, data released on Friday showed. Speculators increased t
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Brazil real gains

Brazil real gains

Brazil's currency gained nearly one percent on Friday after a weak US jobs report underscored hopes the Federal Reserve might soon stop raising US interest rates and thus boost the attractiveness of high yielding assets in emerging markets. The real gaine
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Indian foreign exchange reserves rise

Indian foreign exchange reserves rise

India's foreign exchange reserves rose to $139.83 billion on May 27 from $139.65 billion a week earlier, the Reserve Bank of India said in its weekly statistical supplement on Saturday. The central bank said foreign currency assets expressed in United Sta
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Forex market views, key levels

Forex market views, key levels

Following is a selection of comments from analysts on important technical developments in the foreign exchange market:
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Gram sector gains on short supply

Gram sector gains on short supply

Upward trend was seen on the grain market at the weekend as most of the commodities turned higher on tight supply position, dealers said. On the grams side, garda Punjab picked up Rs 10 to Rs 1710-1760 on slow supplies, brokers said.
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Chemical prices mixed

Chemical prices mixed

The trading on chemicals moved mixed on Jodia Bazar on Saturday.The following variations were seen in sodium sulphate down 20 paisa to Rs 11.30, formic acid Pak up Re 1 to Rs 49, formic acid Germany down Re 1 to Rs 57, citric acid China down Re 1 to Rs 62
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Mills show increased interest in TCP sale

Mills show increased interest in TCP sale

Some 93 bidders participated in the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) auction on Saturday, cotton market sources said. The official spot rate held its overnight levels at Rs 2225, without upcountry expenses. According to the market sources, 89 mills a
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

Sharp rise was seen on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Saturday as demand was high, dealers said. The July vaida commenced with 60 paisa loss at Rs 437.50. In the process of trading it gained rupees two to be day's best at Rs 439.50, dealers said
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Egypt buys wheat

Egypt buys wheat

Egypt's main official wheat buyer said on Saturday he had bought 120,000 tonnes of soft white standard wheat from the Australian Wheat Board for July 1-31 shipment. Mahmoud Abdel-Hamid, vice chairman of the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC),
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Wolfowitz urges delivery in tsunami rebuilding

Wolfowitz urges delivery in tsunami rebuilding

New World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz urged the international community on Friday to deliver on the outpouring of aid pledged for tsunami victims, one of the biggest charitable fund-raising efforts in history. "It is a challenge for the international de
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Apple to switch to Intel chips

Apple to switch to Intel chips

Apple Computer Inc plans to announce on Monday that it will switch to using Intel Corp's microprocessors and phase out its current chip supplier, International Business Machines Corp, CNET News.com reported late on Friday. The technology news Web site sai
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Apple to switch to Intel chips

Apple to switch to Intel chips

Apple Computer Inc plans to announce on Monday that it will switch to using Intel Corp's microprocessors and phase out its current chip supplier, International Business Machines Corp, CNET News.com reported late on Friday. The technology news Web site sai
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Takeover target: BNL bank ready to talk with Unipol

Takeover target: BNL bank ready to talk with Unipol

Banca Nazionale del Lavoro's chairman on Saturday said he was ready to talk about an industrial collaboration with insurer Unipol, said to be considering a takeover bid for the Italian bank. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday a count
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
China takes hard line in textile talks with US

China takes hard line in textile talks with US

China took a tough line on Saturday in trade talks with US officials on its surging textile exports, signalling no quick breakthrough in a row that threatens to spill over into the diplomatic arena. Vice Premier Wu Yi, who oversees trade, said emergency i
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Head of Russian power firm resigns

Head of Russian power firm resigns

The general director of Russian regional power firm Mosenergo, Arkady Yevstafyev, has resigned, news agency Interfax reported on Saturday, after a major power outage paralysed Moscow last month. "The reason for his resignation is the unsatisfactory assess
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Russia needs to examine Unified Energy System tax burden: Putin

Russia needs to examine Unified Energy System tax burden: Putin

Russia needs to examine the amount of taxes paid by power monopoly Unified Energy System as part of an investigation into last month's major blackout in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin on Saturday. UES, whose liberal CEO Anatoly Chubais has uneasy relati
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Hedge funds angle for institutional money

Hedge funds angle for institutional money

Hedge funds are expected to become more open about their businesses to meet the needs of financial institutions which account for a significant amount of the total invested in the industry, analysts said. Many hedge funds are also looking at improving dis
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Hedge funds angle for institutional money

Hedge funds angle for institutional money

Hedge funds are expected to become more open about their businesses to meet the needs of financial institutions which account for a significant amount of the total invested in the industry, analysts said. Many hedge funds are also looking at improving dis
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Manmohan urges banks to consolidate to spur growth

Manmohan urges banks to consolidate to spur growth

India's plethora of banks need to consolidate to compete on the world stage and must contribute to economic growth by lending more widely and efficiently, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Saturday. India wants to expand its $600 billion-plus economy
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Vietnam launches power saving plan

Vietnam launches power saving plan

Vietnam, facing a power shortage as demand grows 17 percent a year, has launched a campaign to cut electricity consumption by 10 percent, state media said on Saturday. Public lighting is to be dimmed and air conditioners at state agencies set at 25 degree
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
US economic growth on track, says Bush

US economic growth on track, says Bush

US President George W. Bush said on Saturday the US economic expansion was solid but Democrats faulted him for the loss of jobs to overseas countries a day after the monthly employment report showed tepid hiring in May. "America's economy is on the right
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
European Central Bank cut cannot be ruled out if economy weakens: Rato

European Central Bank cut cannot be ruled out if economy weakens: Rato

A European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate cut cannot be ruled out if the European economy weakens, IMF Managing Director Rodrigo Rato was quoted on Saturday as saying. The ECB had the option of cutting rates, Rato said in an interview with Spanish finan
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
South Korea's Shinhan eyes LG Card, Korea Exchange Bank

South Korea's Shinhan eyes LG Card, Korea Exchange Bank

South Korea's second-biggest financial services firm, Shinhan Financial Group, said it was interested in buying both top credit card firm LG Card Co Ltd and national number-five bank Korea Exchange Bank. The declaration on Saturday sets up a potential thr
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
European Union must show bloc benefits after No votes: Almunia

European Union must show bloc benefits after No votes: Almunia

The European Union must explain the economic and political benefits of the bloc after France and the Netherlands voted against the EU Constitution, Europe's Monetary Affairs Commissioner was quoted as saying on Saturday. "The Commission should make all ef
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
South Korean hacker steals $50,000

South Korean hacker steals $50,000

A 20-year-old school dropout has hacked into an online banking system and stolen some 50,000 dollars, causing alarm over the security of South Korea's widely-used Internet banking services. Police on Friday arrested the man, identified only by his family
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Kuwait must do more for free trade pact: US

Kuwait must do more for free trade pact: US

Kuwait needs to address intellectual property rights and labour laws to move towards a free trade agreement with the United States, the US ambassador to the Gulf Arab state said on Saturday. Washington and regional ally Kuwait signed a trade and investmen
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Egypt to implement new tax law

Egypt to implement new tax law

Egypt's government will implement a new tax law on July 1, the state-owned el-Gomhuria newspaper reported on Saturday. The government last year proposed a law cutting income tax and corporate tax on most firms by 50 about percent. Parliament would on Satu
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
US stocks drop on weak job growth, oil over $55

US stocks drop on weak job growth, oil over $55

US stocks slid on Friday as investors worried about a faltering economy after a government report showed May payrolls grew at the weakest pace in 21 months and crude oil prices topped $55 a barrel. Apple Computer Inc shares fell nearly 5 percent and hurt
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Chile blue chips hit record high

Chile blue chips hit record high

Chile's blue chip stocks rose to a record closing high on Friday, driven by energy firms like the nation's biggest power generating company Endesa, while the peso slumped to its lowest since mid-March. The IPSA index of the Santiago Stock Exchange's 40 mo
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (June 04, 2005).

Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (June 04, 2005).

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THE RUPEE: marginal fall in open market

THE RUPEE: marginal fall in open market

The rupee depreciated by three paisa against the dollar in the open market on Saturday for buying and selling at 60.53 and 60.58, dealers said. In the absence of major demand for dollars, the rupee managed to limit its losses in terms of the greenback, th
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: marginal fall in open market

THE RUPEE: marginal fall in open market

The rupee depreciated by three paisa against the dollar in the open market on Saturday for buying and selling at 60.53 and 60.58, dealers said. In the absence of major demand for dollars, the rupee managed to limit its losses in terms of the greenback, th
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday June 06, 2005.

Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday June 06, 2005.

Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday June 06, 2005.

Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (June 04, 2005).

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Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (June 04, 2005).

Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (June 04, 2005).

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State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 28th May, 2005.

Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 28th May, 2005.

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World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (June 04, 2005).

Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (June 04, 2005).

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Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (June 04, 2005).

Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (June 04, 2005).

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World currencies and dollar

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (June 04, 2005).

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Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (June 04, 2005).

Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (June 04, 2005).
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Bill buying rates per unit of currency

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 (June 04, 2005).

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Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Saturday (June 04, 2005).

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Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Saturday (June 04, 2005).

Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Canadian bonds sag

Canadian bonds sag

A steep bond rally turned deeply negative, despite a weak US jobs report on Friday. The Canadian bonds soared along with their US counterparts after the US jobs report suggested the pace of US interest rate hikes may slow after eight consecutive increases
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
US corporate bond spreads mixed

US corporate bond spreads mixed

US corporate bond spreads ended mixed on Friday, capping a week of gains, after a weak jobs report fuelled speculation growth is slowing and bolstered hopes Federal Reserve rate hikes may end sooner than previously thought. Prospects of fewer rate hikes h
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
US corporate bond spreads mixed

US corporate bond spreads mixed

US corporate bond spreads ended mixed on Friday, capping a week of gains, after a weak jobs report fuelled speculation growth is slowing and bolstered hopes Federal Reserve rate hikes may end sooner than previously thought. Prospects of fewer rate hikes h
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Canadian bonds sag

Canadian bonds sag

A steep bond rally turned deeply negative, despite a weak US jobs report on Friday. The Canadian bonds soared along with their US counterparts after the US jobs report suggested the pace of US interest rate hikes may slow after eight consecutive increases
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Brazilian sugar vessels lineup rises

Brazilian sugar vessels lineup rises

The lineup of vessels to load sugar in Brazilian ports rose to 48 on June 1 from 47 the previous week, shipping agent Williams said. In a weekly report, Williams said 34 vessels were lined up in the southern port of Santos, up from 27 last week. In the no
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
Singapore April bunker sales at year-high

Singapore April bunker sales at year-high

Sales of marine fuels in Singapore hit the highest levels for the year at 2.153 million tonnes in April, just below last December's record high of 2.156 million tonnes, government figures showed on Friday. The April figures were up 4 percent from the prev
Published 05 Jun, 2005 12:00am
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