Southern Electric Power Company Limited (Sepcol) was incorporated in Pakistan on December 20, 1994 as a public limited company under the Companies Ordinance, 1984. Sepcol is listed on all three stock exchanges in Pakistan.
Southern Electric Power Company Limited (Sepcol) was incorporated in Pakistan on December 20, 1994 as a public limited company under the Companies Ordinance, 1984. Sepcol is listed on all three stock exchanges in Pakistan.
Roger Federer is seeking a third year of world domination during 2006 which begins with his 100th successive week at number one and could finish with his place in the pantheon assured.
Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova headlines one of the strongest fields ever assembled for the Auckland Women's Tennis Classic, which starts here on Monday and serves as a tune-up for the Australian Open.
Australian doubles speciaist Wayne Arthurs has been forced to pull out of the Hopman Cup mixed teams tournament here after tearing his right calf muscle, organisers said on Sunday.
The fourth-seeded United States was taken to the wire by a youthful mixed-doubles duo from Serbia and Montenegro here on Sunday before sneaking over the line for a 2-1 win in the Hopman Cup tournament.
Carlos Moya of Spain is in line to annex his third consecutive title in the 400,000-dollar ATP Chennai Open starting at the Nungambakkam stadium here on Monday.
Tiger Woods, who celebrated his 30th birthday on Friday, has agreed to buy a 10-acre oceanfront estate on Jupiter Island, Florida, for 40 million dollars, the Palm Beach Post reported.
Australia captain Ricky Ponting celebrates his 100th test appearance in the third and final Test against South Africa starting at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday.
South Africa are considering playing uncapped spinner Johan Botha in the final Ttest against Australia in a last-ditch gamble to salvage a drawn series.
India's tour of Pakistan, which starts this week, could decide the future of former captain Saurav Ganguly. Ever since the 33-year-old left-hander was recalled into the test team for the tour, he has been the centre of attention and a target for critics.
Factbox on Australia captain Ricky Ponting who makes his 100th test appearance in the third Test against South Africa starting at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday.
Pakistani skipper Inzamamuln Haq on Sunday tipped India as favourites in the forthcoming Test series, saying a home advantage and Pakistan's recent series win over England would count for little.
If you suffer from acid reflux disease, you may be going to bed too soon after your evening meal. A shorter dinner-to-bed interval is significantly associated with an increased risk of gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD, according to researchers in
Robert E. Evenson, Professor, Department of Economics, Yale University, USA said, on December 21 Pakistan's overall performance in adopting Green Revolution was best in South Asia. "Pakistan has been successful in achieving Green Revolution in wheat and r
DESPITE the fact that some NGOs with the partnership of local organisations have launched projects of mangroves plantation at Karachi coast, activists feared that these projects may not produce favourable results.
Daily supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid (fish oil) prevents a potentially-deadly decline in heart rate variability (HRV) associated with exposure to indoor air pollution, researchers from the US and Canada report.
Canadian drug maker has found a use for some 500,000 discarded Christmas trees, announcing plans to extract a key ingredient in the manufacture of avian influenza antiviral drugs from their needles.
A few squares of dark chocolate every day might cut the risk of serious heart disease by helping to stave off the hardening of arteries, according to a study published on December 20.
A vitamin-rich diet lowers the risk of contracting macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness among the elderly in developed countries, researchers said on December 27.
The ever-popular earbuds used with many iPods and other MP3 players may be more stylish than the bigger and bulkier earmuff-type headphones, but they may also be more damaging to one's hearing, according to a North-western professor.
Total Access Communication PCL (TAC), Thailand's second-largest mobile phone firm, said on December 23 that its net new subscribers rose 32 percent in November due to marketing campaigns.
Total Access Communication PCL (TAC), Thailand's second-largest mobile phone firm, said on December 23 that its net new subscribers rose 32 percent in November due to marketing campaigns.
Saudi mobile operator Mobily has stopped users from text message voting for an Arab "Star Academy" competition because of an Islamic decree branding the reality show immoral, the company said on December 26.
Oracle Asia Pacific, a division of Oracle Corporation - the world's largest enterprise software company has announced significant customer wins during the second quarter of its FY06.
Oracle Asia Pacific, a division of Oracle Corporation - the world's largest enterprise software company has announced significant customer wins during the second quarter of its FY06.
Indonesia's largest telecommunications company, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk, will review its share listings in New York and London due to high costs, its president said on December 21.
Indonesia's largest telecommunications company, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk, will review its share listings in New York and London due to high costs, its president said on December 21.
Nokia expects good growth in third generation (3G) mobile handset sales next year with global volumes set to double, Chief Financial Officer Rick Simonson said on Friday.
Nokia expects good growth in third generation (3G) mobile handset sales next year with global volumes set to double, Chief Financial Officer Rick Simonson said on Friday.
INTEL is to spend $2 billion (£1.16 billion) on a global advertising campaign in 2006 which will see the technology group dump one of the world's most famous logos.
A vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Windows that allows hackers to remotely access PCs and install malware through an imaging-handling technology in the operating system.
Some years back, paper greeting cards were the traditional and most accustomed means of expressing one's wishes to his/her friends and relatives on different special occasions including New Years, Eids, Valentines Day, etc.
Thai telecoms group Samart Corp PCL said on December 23 that it sold a 24.42 percent stake in its mobile phone distribution unit to TM International Sdn Bhd, an oversees investment unit of Telekom Malaysia.
Thai telecoms group Samart Corp PCL said on December 23 that it sold a 24.42 percent stake in its mobile phone distribution unit to TM International Sdn Bhd, an oversees investment unit of Telekom Malaysia.
Wipro Ltd, India's No 3 software service exporter, said on December 29 that it has signed an agreement to buy privately-held Austrian chip-design firm, NewLogic, for 47 million euros ($56 million) in an all-cash deal.
Dutch Philips Electronics said on December 21 that it will take a 418 million euros ($500 million) non-cash charge for its cathode-ray tube joint venture LG.Philips Displays.
Dutch Philips Electronics said on December 21 that it will take a 418 million euros ($500 million) non-cash charge for its cathode-ray tube joint venture LG.Philips Displays.
Turkey's biggest mobile phone operator Turkcell said on December 22 it had decided to pay outstanding debt to fixed-line carrier Turk Telekom after making an early payment this month for its 2006 debt.
UK-based telecommunications company WorldTel Ltd, the lone licence holder for land phone connections in Bangladesh, will start operations by next March, a company official said on December 28.
Barclays Global Investors took in the largest amount of new money to mutual funds in November as investors snapped up the company's internationally oriented exchange traded funds (ETFs), data released on December 27 show.
Barclays Global Investors took in the largest amount of new money to mutual funds in November as investors snapped up the company's internationally oriented exchange traded funds (ETFs), data released on December 27 show.
Before bringing back that itchy, brown sweater or that not-quite-state-of-the-art laptop computer, consumers this year should check to see what returning it to the store will cost them.
The fallout on German banks from Deutsche Bank's decision to freeze a troubled 6-billion-euro ($7.1 billion) property fund this month is limited, Bundesbank board member Edgar Meister said in a newspaper interview on December 27 .
Daimler Chrysler is selling its heavy motor unit MTU Friedrichshafen to Swedish buyout firm EQT, the world's fifth-biggest carmaker said on December 28 .
The NASD on December 27 said, it collected a record $125.4 million of disciplinary fines this year, 21 percent more than in 2004, for violations including abuses in sales of mutual funds and variable annuities.
The NASD on December 27 said, it collected a record $125.4 million of disciplinary fines this year, 21 percent more than in 2004, for violations including abuses in sales of mutual funds and variable annuities.
China's market for corporate asset-backed securities (ABS) will hit 200 billion yuan ($24.8 billion) within two years, officials from the securities regulator said in remarks published on December 28.
China's market for corporate asset-backed securities (ABS) will hit 200 billion yuan ($24.8 billion) within two years, officials from the securities regulator said in remarks published on December 28.
Money laundering is flourishing in the United Arab Emirates where fraudsters can pull off complex tax scams or buy speed boats with paper bags of cash with relative ease, officials say.
Money laundering is flourishing in the United Arab Emirates where fraudsters can pull off complex tax scams or buy speed boats with paper bags of cash with relative ease, officials say.
While an inverted yield curve is a warning of recession, it will likely increase the profits of property-casualty insurers as their investments climb. It could hurt life insurers, though.
Banking shares could outperform India's main index in 2006, a year which could be volatile for equities as overall corporate earnings growth slows, a fund manager said late on December 27.
Banking shares could outperform India's main index in 2006, a year which could be volatile for equities as overall corporate earnings growth slows, a fund manager said late on December 27.
Philippines share prices are expected to consolidate in the first week of the new year as investors test the market for signs of what lies ahead, dealers said.
Thai share prices are likely to rise this week as foreign investors return to the market after the New Year holiday amid growing optimism over the kingdom's economy, analysts said.
Taiwan share prices are expected to extend gains this week on the back of ample liquidity, with the electronic sector in focus as improving investor confidence continues to support a strong market recovery which started in October, dealers said.
Japanese shares are set for a subdued start to 2006 next week with many investors away on holiday but prospects for the coming year are bright as an economic recovery gains traction, dealers said.
Malaysian share prices are expected to trade sideways in the coming week in the absence of new leads, which will keep investors sidelined, dealers said.
Hong Kong share prices are likely to trade in a narrow range in the coming holiday-shortened week as most investors mark time during the New Year holiday season, dealers said.
European stock markets begin 2006 this week in buoyant fashion having notched up 4-1/2 year highs but trading volumes are still expected to be low as the holiday season continues.
Singapore shares are expected to hold strong going into the new year, with most dealers optimistic about the market outlook. Brokerage firm Citigroup Smith Barney is forecasting the benchmark Straits Times Index to hit the 2,600 points level in 2006, give
The British stock market will look this week to extend gains during the first week of 2006, with many investors returning from their Christmas and New Year holidays.
Bangladesh interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Sunday. 66.20 (previous 66.20-66.25). Call Money Rates: 11.00-17.50 percent (previous 7.50-15.75 percent).
Australian share prices are expected to make a flat start to the New Year this week, with little news to excite investors as the seasonal lull continues, dealers said.
Winston Churchill, Britain's World War II prime minister, was prepared to let Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi starve to death if he went on hunger strike while interned during the war, archives released in London showed Sunday.
An Anglican clergyman surprised British royal-watchers Sunday when he failed to mention Prince Charles's new wife Camilla in prayers at a New Year's Day church service attended by Queen Elizabeth II.
Iran's hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has an empty bank account and a 30-year-old car, according to a list of his worldly possessions published in the local press on Sunday.
Fuel riots and more than a dozen car bombs greeted the New Year in Iraq Sunday as relatives celebrated the release of one Cypriot and five Sudanese hostages by their captors.
A cold snap sweeping northern India has killed another five homeless people, taking the toll to 101 since the start of December, officials said Sunday.
India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday he wanted to forge closer ties with China and urged Beijing to inject "substance" into the growing bilateral relationship.
A former CIA counterterrorism officer who tracked Osama bin Laden through the mountains of Afghanistan says the US spy agency could need a decade to build up its clandestine service for the US war on terrorism.
Syria's ruling Baath party said Sunday it had expelled former vice president Abdel Halim Khaddam, who has implicated the regime in the murder of Lebanese ex-premier Rafiq Hariri.
Raging bushfires destroyed at least 10 homes and threatened scores more in south-east Australia as a scorching heatwave hit Sydney with its hottest New Year's Day on record. Temperatures soared up to 47 degrees Celsius as hundreds of fire-fighters backed
Palestinian fighters added to the turmoil in the Gaza Strip on Sunday by kidnapping an Italian peace activist briefly and detonating explosives at the UN's beachfront social club after ending a yearlong truce.
Austria Sunday began on a musical note its six-month presidency of the European Union, to which it wants to bring "new momentum" by trying to reopen the debate on the constitution and growth and to guide future enlargement.
A mother and her five children were burnt to death Sunday when their house was set ablaze in eastern India after they refused to withdraw a case over the theft of a water buffalo, police said.
Iranian border officials are investigating a television report that several of its soldiers have been kidnapped by a group in the south-east of the country, the foreign ministry said Sunday.
Speakers at a seminar on 'Islamic World at Cross Road-Challenges and Response' here on Sunday, called for unity among the Muslims and urged upon the ummah to concentrate on education, gaining strength in military and economic fields so as to meet the pres
The futures contract counter at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) witnessed smooth swapping, and per trend nearly 51 percent transaction was transferred to January contract, easing the situation. In the derivatives market, the transition from December to Janua
The futures contract counter at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) witnessed smooth swapping, and per trend nearly 51 percent transaction was transferred to January contract, easing the situation. In the derivatives market, the transition from December to Janua
The futures contract counter at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) witnessed smooth swapping, and per trend nearly 51 percent transaction was transferred to January contract, easing the situation. In the derivatives market, the transition from December to Janua
Fisheries Inspector Muntasir Rah beams proudly as he struggles to hold steady a net full of thrashing trout at a hatchery in insurgency-racked Occupied Kashmir. The fish - brown trout - are Rah's babies.
A team of Chinese liver transplant surgeons will visit Islamabad soon to attend a conference on liver disease and discuss with their Pakistani counterparts the latest developments in the relevant medical field.
I detest the very concept of prison because it provokes hatred as it usurps the human freedom and confines the people within four walls day in and day out. But, we cannot ignore the fact that criminals and offenders of law must not go scot-free. They dese