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Print - 2005-11-28
Nintendo profit hit by weak console, software sales

Nintendo profit hit by weak console, software sales

The world's largest maker of portable game consoles, Japan's Nintendo said its group net profit came to 36.6 billion yen (308 million dollars) in the six-month period, down from 46.5 million dollars a year earlier.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Nintendo profit hit by weak console, software sales

Nintendo profit hit by weak console, software sales

The world's largest maker of portable game consoles, Japan's Nintendo said its group net profit came to 36.6 billion yen (308 million dollars) in the six-month period, down from 46.5 million dollars a year earlier.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Marconi Q2 says revenue up 9 percent on first quarter

Marconi Q2 says revenue up 9 percent on first quarter

British telecoms equipment maker Marconi Corp Plc said on Friday its second-quarter revenue had risen 9 percent on the first quarter and its outlook was in line with its expectations.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Marconi Q2 says revenue up 9 percent on first quarter

Marconi Q2 says revenue up 9 percent on first quarter

British telecoms equipment maker Marconi Corp Plc said on Friday its second-quarter revenue had risen 9 percent on the first quarter and its outlook was in line with its expectations.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Polish minister pushes to free telco market

Polish minister pushes to free telco market

Poland's new government is determined to press forward with telecoms liberalisation, freeing up the local-access market to encourage competition, a deputy minister was quoted as saying on Friday.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Indosat sees rise in subscribers

Indosat sees rise in subscribers

Indonesia's second largest telecoms company, PT Indosat Tbk, said on Thursday it expected to increase its mobile phone subscribers by almost 30 percent next year from a target of 14 million by the end of 2005.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Indosat sees rise in subscribers

Indosat sees rise in subscribers

Indonesia's second largest telecoms company, PT Indosat Tbk, said on Thursday it expected to increase its mobile phone subscribers by almost 30 percent next year from a target of 14 million by the end of 2005.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Online shopping sans plastic money

Online shopping sans plastic money

The e-Commerce, also called buying and selling Online, e-transactions, e-trade and web commerce is the process of putting the players together for electronic commerce. It includes, for example, buying and selling products with digital cash and via Electro
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Nokia sees 2006 market beating expectations

Nokia sees 2006 market beating expectations

The chief executive of top mobile-phone maker Nokia said on Friday that the global market is likely to grow faster next year than many people expect.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Nokia sees 2006 market beating expectations

Nokia sees 2006 market beating expectations

The chief executive of top mobile-phone maker Nokia said on Friday that the global market is likely to grow faster next year than many people expect.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
e-Sports: creating a new sports culture

e-Sports: creating a new sports culture

The term "e-sports" is a contraction of electronic and sports and, in contrast to real sports where you run, jump and sweat whereas, electronic sports involve computer and video games.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
BT Group plans Asian comeback

BT Group plans Asian comeback

British telecoms operator BT Group, once the biggest foreign player in Asia's telecommunications market, is planning an aggressive return to the region, a report said on November 26 citing top executives.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Spain's Telefonica to sell Endemol

Spain's Telefonica to sell Endemol

Spain's Telefonica has sold 22.3 percent of Dutch reality television production company Endemol at 9 euros per share, a company source said on November 22.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Telkom sees over 20 percent revenue growth

Telkom sees over 20 percent revenue growth

Indonesia's largest telecommunications company, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk sees its consolidated operating revenues rising more than 20 percent in 2006, its president director said on November 24.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Telkom sees over 20 percent revenue growth

Telkom sees over 20 percent revenue growth

Indonesia's largest telecommunications company, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk sees its consolidated operating revenues rising more than 20 percent in 2006, its president director said on November 24.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Russia's Rostelekom boosts first half IAS revenue

Russia's Rostelekom boosts first half IAS revenue

Russia's long-distance telecom monopoly Rostelekom said on November 22 that it had boosted its first half net profit by 17 percent to 2.82 billion roubles according to International Accounting Standards (IAS).
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Russia's Rostelekom boosts first half IAS revenue

Russia's Rostelekom boosts first half IAS revenue

Russia's long-distance telecom monopoly Rostelekom said on November 22 that it had boosted its first half net profit by 17 percent to 2.82 billion roubles according to International Accounting Standards (IAS).
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
In Short: Orascom's nine-month net income jumps

In Short: Orascom's nine-month net income jumps

Cairo-based mobile phone firm Orascom Telecom (OT) reported a 75 percent increase in nine-month 2005 net income to 2.875 billion Egyptian pounds ($499 million) on November 21.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
In Short: Orascom's nine-month net income jumps

In Short: Orascom's nine-month net income jumps

Cairo-based mobile phone firm Orascom Telecom (OT) reported a 75 percent increase in nine-month 2005 net income to 2.875 billion Egyptian pounds ($499 million) on November 21.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Indian banks face growing global risks

Indian banks face growing global risks

Indian banks could face increased risks from global fiscal problems and volatile oil prices as the economy opens up slowly to foreign competition, the central bank said on November 24.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
UK bank corporate boom set to counter retail gloom

UK bank corporate boom set to counter retail gloom

Trading updates from UK banks active in corporate and overseas markets are likely to sound a cheerier note than their rivals over the next three weeks, as life remains tough for domestic retail lending.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
UK bank corporate boom set to counter retail gloom

UK bank corporate boom set to counter retail gloom

Trading updates from UK banks active in corporate and overseas markets are likely to sound a cheerier note than their rivals over the next three weeks, as life remains tough for domestic retail lending.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
HSBC awaits stockbroking licence in China

HSBC awaits stockbroking licence in China

HSBC Holdings Chairman John Bond said the world's No 2 bank is awaiting Beijing's approval for a stockbroking licence as it seeks to grow what is already the largest branch network among foreign lenders in China.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
HSBC awaits stockbroking licence in China

HSBC awaits stockbroking licence in China

HSBC Holdings Chairman John Bond said the world's No 2 bank is awaiting Beijing's approval for a stockbroking licence as it seeks to grow what is already the largest branch network among foreign lenders in China.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Merrill Lynch reshuffles European capital markets

Merrill Lynch reshuffles European capital markets

US investment bank Merrill Lynch has reshuffled senior management in its Europe capital markets team, simplifying its structure and further integrating teams within equity and debt markets, a source familiar with the matter said on November 24.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Merrill Lynch reshuffles European capital markets

Merrill Lynch reshuffles European capital markets

US investment bank Merrill Lynch has reshuffled senior management in its Europe capital markets team, simplifying its structure and further integrating teams within equity and debt markets, a source familiar with the matter said on November 24.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Global fund assets rise

Global fund assets rise

Investment fund assets world-wide rose to 13.6 trillion euros by the end of June this year, up by 13.7 percent on a year before, while net inflows to funds slowed, according industry data on November 23.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Global fund assets rise

Global fund assets rise

Investment fund assets world-wide rose to 13.6 trillion euros by the end of June this year, up by 13.7 percent on a year before, while net inflows to funds slowed, according industry data on November 23.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
NYSE merger deal fair, says new valuation

NYSE merger deal fair, says new valuation

The New York Stock Exchange's deal to buy electronic trading company Archipelago Holdings Inc is "fair and equitable" to seatholders, according to a fresh valuation of the deal carried out by Citigroup Inc, the Exchange said on November 23.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
New products must for healthy growth of Modaraba sector

New products must for healthy growth of Modaraba sector

Ayaz Dawood, Chairman Modaraba Association of Pakistan and also Chief Executive, Providence Modaraba Limited, shares his views about the working and importance of Modarba sector in Pakistan.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Nomura eyes Asia for investment banking expansion

Nomura eyes Asia for investment banking expansion

Nomura Holdings Inc, Japan's biggest brokerage, plans to strengthen its investment banking business by winning more equities deals in five Asian countries including India and China, its head of global investment banking said on November 21.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Nomura eyes Asia for investment banking expansion

Nomura eyes Asia for investment banking expansion

Nomura Holdings Inc, Japan's biggest brokerage, plans to strengthen its investment banking business by winning more equities deals in five Asian countries including India and China, its head of global investment banking said on November 21.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Continental plans up to 800 job cuts

Continental plans up to 800 job cuts

German tyremaker and car parts group Continental AG plans to cut up to 800 of the 5,000 jobs at its home base in Hanover, its main labour union said November 22.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Euronext ups guidance again as third-quarter profits surge

Euronext ups guidance again as third-quarter profits surge

Pan European bourse operator Euronext raised its 2005 guidance for the second time this year as it reported surging third-quarter profits, driven by buoyant sales growth, lower expenses and a capital gain.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Bangladesh interbank forex and interest rates

Bangladesh interbank forex and interest rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Sunday: 65.83 (previous 65.85). Call Money Rates: 5.75-13.50 percent (previous 5.75-13.50 percent).
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Indonesian shares set for rebound

Indonesian shares set for rebound

Indonesian share prices are set to rebound in the week ahead with investors expected to snap up selected banking, mining and telecoms stocks as they seek to meet end-of-year portfolio requirements, an analyst said. Dealers would focus on banking, mining a
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Hong Kong shares to trade firmer

Hong Kong shares to trade firmer

Hong Kong share prices are likely to continue higher this week, boosted by positive sentiment after a strong debut for the government's Link real estate investment trust (REIT) and a sharp pick up in economic growth, dealers said.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Cairo stocks close flat

Cairo stocks close flat

Egyptian stocks traded broadly flat on Sunday as investors waited for Telecom Egypt (TE) IPO details due on Monday, traders said. Media Production City bucked the trend to rise on news of a new chairman.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Tokyo stock market to continue firmer

Tokyo stock market to continue firmer

Japanese share prices are likely to continue on a roll this week after their seven-session winning streak as retailers gear up for a lucrative year-end shopping season, dealers said.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Asian currencies flat against dollar in slow trading week

Asian currencies flat against dollar in slow trading week

Asian currencies were mostly flat against the dollar during a week marked by little movement due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, with markets looking to fresh leads from US data due in the coming days.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
US stocks may fly on holiday sales, jobs

US stocks may fly on holiday sales, jobs

US stocks could take off this week as investors get their first read on the holiday shopping season. And Friday's November jobs report may signal whether the Federal Reserve will end its rate hikes soon, analysts said.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Australian shares likely to continue higher

Australian shares likely to continue higher

A reinvigorated Australian stock market is expected to continue firmer this week after ending Friday on a stronger note just shy of record highs following losses earlier, dealers said.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Taiwan shares may consolidate before polls

Taiwan shares may consolidate before polls

Taiwan shares are expected to consolidate around current levels next week as investors keep to the sidelines amid political uncertainties ahead of local elections on December 3, dealers said.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Philippines shares to consolidate

Philippines shares to consolidate

Philippines share prices are expected to consolidate this week, with investors pausing after a rally that pushed the market to eight-month highs, dealers said.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Corporate results to guide London stocks

Corporate results to guide London stocks

The British stock market could be lifted this week by a batch of corporate results as the FTSE index looks to hang on to recent gains.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Singapore shares to trade lower

Singapore shares to trade lower

Singapore share prices are likely to trend lower in the this week or two on a lack of fresh leads, dealers said. DBS Vickers Securities said the Straits Times Index (STI) was forecast to decline to a support level of 2,187 in the next one or two weeks bef
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Thai market to see modest gains

Thai market to see modest gains

Thai share prices are expected to inch up this week on hopes that current political tensions between Premier Thaksin Shinawatra and a local media critic will ease off, dealers said.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
ABN Amro launches Hong Kong high income fund

ABN Amro launches Hong Kong high income fund

ABN Amro Asset Management is offering a high-dividend stock fund in Hong Kong in the belief there is demand for such funds, despite concerns rising interest rates will attract investors to other less risky assets.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
ABN Amro launches Hong Kong high income fund

ABN Amro launches Hong Kong high income fund

ABN Amro Asset Management is offering a high-dividend stock fund in Hong Kong in the belief there is demand for such funds, despite concerns rising interest rates will attract investors to other less risky assets.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Ramsey Clark joins Saddam's defence

Ramsey Clark joins Saddam's defence

The trial of Saddam Hussein and seven co-defendants resumes in a fortified Baghdad courtroom on Monday with former US attorney general Ramsey Clark joining the team defending Iraq's overthrown president.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
EU accepts Iran's call for fresh talks

EU accepts Iran's call for fresh talks

Britain, France and Germany agreed on Sunday to hold talks with Iran on resuming negotiations which broke down in August about the country's disputed nuclear programme, a British spokesman said.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Iraq abuse as bad now as under Saddam: Allawi

Iraq abuse as bad now as under Saddam: Allawi

Abuse of human rights in Iraq is as bad now as it was under Saddam Hussein, if not worse, former prime minister Iyad Allawi said in an interview published on Sunday.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Junta extends Suu Kyi house arrest

Junta extends Suu Kyi house arrest

Myanmar's military junta has extended opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi's period of house arrest for another 12 months, a Home Ministry source said on Sunday.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Settlers destroy Palestinian olive trees

Settlers destroy Palestinian olive trees

Jewish settlers cut down and uprooted hundreds of olive trees on Palestinian farms near the West Bank city of Nablus on Sunday, residents and Israeli police said.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
NGO questions ethics of Nobel cash

NGO questions ethics of Nobel cash

The fortune of the Nobel Foundation, which funds the annual prizes, is managed with no regard to ethical principles and could be partly invested in arms companies, a Norwegian non-government organisation said Sunday.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Security chief sworn in as Jordanian Prime Minister

Security chief sworn in as Jordanian Prime Minister

Jordan's King Abdullah on Sunday swore in a new government headed by his national security adviser, with a strong mandate to crack down on Islamic militancy but to ensure progress in political liberalisation.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Chechnya votes for new assembly

Chechnya votes for new assembly

Chechens voted on Sunday for a new regional assembly in an election expected to cement the power of a pro-Russian strongman but dismissed by pro-independence rebels as a political sham.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
UN meeting aims to defuse religious extremism

UN meeting aims to defuse religious extremism

The leaders of Spain and Turkey pledged at a meeting of world religious and cultural figures on Sunday to seek to defuse the extremism that led to al Qaeda's September 2001 attacks on the United States.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
LTTE may intensify struggle

LTTE may intensify struggle

Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels warned the government on Sunday they would intensify their independence fight unless given acceptable political power, in a speech analysts said was diplomatic but also threatening.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Malaysia's Islamic party shapes up for crucial test

Malaysia's Islamic party shapes up for crucial test

Malaysia's ruling coalition sought to push the nation's Islamic party further into the political wilderness on Sunday with the start of its campaign for a crucial state by-election.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
High hopes, disillusionment among Iraqi women

High hopes, disillusionment among Iraqi women

Safia Taleb al-Souhail has ambitions to be Iraq's first woman president one day. A month before a poll in which she hopes to win a parliamentary seat, the former exile is upbeat about women's rights and democracy.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
CFS crosses 18 percent cap

CFS crosses 18 percent cap

The weighted average CFS rate on the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) were at higher side and increased by 315 basis points to 18.8 percent as compared to 15.6 percent of previous Friday.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
CFS crosses 18 percent cap

CFS crosses 18 percent cap

The weighted average CFS rate on the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) were at higher side and increased by 315 basis points to 18.8 percent as compared to 15.6 percent of previous Friday.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
CFS crosses 18 percent cap

CFS crosses 18 percent cap

The weighted average CFS rate on the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) were at higher side and increased by 315 basis points to 18.8 percent as compared to 15.6 percent of previous Friday.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Resurgence of mealy bug as a new pest of cotton

Resurgence of mealy bug as a new pest of cotton

Among the factors contributing to the maintenance of the "Balance of life" in nature, the availability of food is a most potent one. With the spread of intensive cultivation and the practice of growing the same crop continuously in large belts, condition
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Sound economy to restore self-respect of nation

Sound economy to restore self-respect of nation

Since the birth of Pakistan our economy remained in shambles with the exception of a few early years. Our Quaid Muhammad Ali Jinnah once said that the people could make the best investment to the economy of Pakistan by inculcating a habit of saving.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
India seeks novel ways to tackle AIDS

India seeks novel ways to tackle AIDS

Lounging in a food shack next to a dusty highway, truck driver Manoj grins as he talks about having sex with prostitutes.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Clean cotton back in focus

Clean cotton back in focus

Now that the Textile Minister, Mushtaq Ali Cheema, has announced Rs 100 per 40-kg premium on production of contamination-free cotton, assuring growers and ginners of payment within 45 days of supply, one is apt to infer that major hindrances in the implem
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
A cautious monetary policy stance

A cautious monetary policy stance

The trend in the rates in the T-bills auctions reflects the monetary policy stance of the State Bank of Pakistan. The rates are jacked up when tightening of the monetary policy is desired and vice versa.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Present parliament sets new record: Rashid

Present parliament sets new record: Rashid

Federal Information Minister and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that the present parliament in the country has set a new record of its term of working.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Project launched to improve quality of education

Project launched to improve quality of education

Federal government has launched a five-year project with the cost of Rs 319.4 million, including Rs 273 million as external financial assistance, for making national assessment a permanent feature of the education system.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Five killed in various incidents

Five killed in various incidents

Four persons, including three of a family, were shot and killed by gunmen in Chak 471-JB Chakeera Chadharian over an old enmity.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Change in present set-up ruled out

Change in present set-up ruled out

State Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Chaudhry Zafar Iqbal Warraich on Sunday ruling out the possibility of any change in present set up has said that assemblies would complete its constitutional term.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Expo center groundbreaking next month

Expo center groundbreaking next month

The groundbreaking ceremony of Expo Centre Lahore would be held in December this year, official sources told Business Recorder here on Sunday.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Dual carriageway planned

Dual carriageway planned

Punjab government has allocated Rs 850 million for converting Sialkot-Eminabad road into a dual carriageway and the development work on this project would be executed soon.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Model small industrial estates to be set up in Punjab

Model small industrial estates to be set up in Punjab

Under the directives of the Punjab government, the Punjab Small Industries Corporation (PSIC) is preparing an strategy for developing model small industrial estates at each district headquarter of the province.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
'Local governments hugely dependent on fiscal transfers'

'Local governments hugely dependent on fiscal transfers'

The Local governments are hugely dependent on inter-governmental fiscal transfers. This degree of vertical imbalance can lead to inefficiencies in both the levels and quality of public expenditure.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: bank credit up by Rs 30 billion in one week

MONEY WEEK: bank credit up by Rs 30 billion in one week

Bank credit increased by over Rs 30 billion to Rs 140 billion on November 12, 2005 after increasing by Rs 19 billion to Rs 109.8 billion on November 5. This transpired from monetary and credit profiling released by SBP on November 24.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
MNA exonerated of murder charge

MNA exonerated of murder charge

Anti-Terrorism Court Multan has discharged three accused of murder because the police found them innocent in this case. The incident had occurred on the day of Local Bodies election on August 25. A supporter of the PML-Q candidate Iqbal Anjum (22) was sho
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
WLL being introduced in remote areas

WLL being introduced in remote areas

Federal Government has formulated a strategy for providing telecommunication facilities to the people in rural and urban parts of the country and Wireless Local Loop (WLL) system is being introduced in remote and ignored areas.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Smeda submits package programme to government

Smeda submits package programme to government

Smeda has prepared and submitted a package programme to federal government to revive business activities in earthquake areas, especially in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, which will be implemented with total cost of Rs 13 billion.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
'Punjab to continue to help quake survivors'

'Punjab to continue to help quake survivors'

Health Minister Punjab Dr Tahir Ali Javed has said that damage of lives and properties in the earthquake is much more than the human estimates and the Punjab government has provided financial, medical and other assistance for the earthquake survivors.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Town Nazim told to appoint sweepers

Town Nazim told to appoint sweepers

City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has asked Municipal Administration, New Karachi Town, to appoint sweepers and Kundi-men in each union council of the town on contractual basis to overcome shortage of sanitary staff.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
KWSB to set up over 100 online complaint centers

KWSB to set up over 100 online complaint centers

The managing director, Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB), Brig. Iftikhar Haider, has said the Board will set up more than 100 online computerised complaint centers in all its three zones in 18 towns of the city during the restructuring process of th
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
CPSP to introduce diploma in medical library sciences

CPSP to introduce diploma in medical library sciences

President, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, (CPSP), Professor Muhammad Sultan Farooqui has announced that CPSP will introduce diploma in Medical Library Sciences from the next year.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Railways plans fare increase

Railways plans fare increase

The Pakistan Railways (PR) is considering to increase its fares as the organisation has sustained a loss of Rs 1.10 billion owing to increase in the petroleum prices seven times in the last eleven months, chairman, Pakistan Railways (PR), Shakil Durani sa
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Grain and seed prices move in narrow band

Grain and seed prices move in narrow band

Some commodities fluctuated both ways gaining or losing with big margins while the rest of the items reacted marginally owing to smooth supplies during the week ended on November 26, 2005, traders said.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Rich tributes paid to Maulana Noorani

Rich tributes paid to Maulana Noorani

Glowing tributes were paid to late Maulana Shah Ahmed Noorani for his unparalleled services for supremacy of democracy and the constitution and strengthening of the judicial system and freedom of press.
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Confusing crop size reports render cotton market directionless

Confusing crop size reports render cotton market directionless

The heated discussion over cotton exports, and, of course, opposition is ridiculous, and illusionary, certainly not good for the cotton arrival figures, too, is baffling but not any unusual show, where none seems to have been assigned to give estimate as
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Confusing crop size reports render cotton market directionless

Confusing crop size reports render cotton market directionless

The heated discussion over cotton exports, and, of course, opposition is ridiculous, and illusionary, certainly not good for the cotton arrival figures, too, is baffling but not any unusual show, where none seems to have been assigned to give estimate as
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Fata Senators call on NWFP governor

Fata Senators call on NWFP governor

Fata Senators Tahir Iqbal Orakzai and Engr. Rasheed Ahmad Khan called on NWFP Governor Khalil-ur-Rehman here at the Governor's House on Sunday. They discussed development and other related matters pertaining to their respective tribal areas with the gover
Published 28 Nov, 2005 12:00am
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