US benchmark cocoa futures ended up 1.7 percent on Tuesday, with a late round of fund buying helping the market recover from a three-month low hit earlier in the session, traders said.
The State bank of Pakistan in its fortnightly Treasury Bills auction on Wednesday accepted bids worth realised value of Rs 7.447 billion against its target of Rs 4.5 billion by maintaining its last cut-off yield in all three tenors. Market''s offered amou
The US benchmark coffee futures climbed 3.1 percent on Tuesday, boosted by funds and speculators buying amid positive technical signals on the price charts, traders and analysts said.
The State bank of Pakistan in its fortnightly Treasury Bills auction on Wednesday accepted bids worth realised value of Rs 7.447 billion against its target of Rs 4.5 billion by maintaining its last cut-off yield in all three tenors. Market''''s offered am
Spring wheat futures at the Minneapolis Grain Exchange ended mixed on Tuesday, with pricing influenced by a sell-off in Kansas City and Chicago, traders said.
Talks between Russian and Iranian negotiators on a Russian plan for joint uranium enrichment have ended with a "general" agreement but the proposal needs work, Iran's chief negotiator said on Wednesday.
Talks between Russian and Iranian negotiators on a Russian plan for joint uranium enrichment have ended with a "general" agreement but the proposal needs work, Iran's chief negotiator said on Wednesday.
The trading on tea sector moved upward on Jodia Bazar on Wednesday. The following changes were seen in Bangladesh Garden pack (original) up Rs 11 to Rs 120, Khushbu up Rs 11 to Rs 118.
The government has decided to impose ban on production and use of cold-twisted (TOR) steel bars which the Housing Ministry believes are not capable to resist moderate and severe earthquake jolts, official sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday
The government has decided to impose ban on production and use of cold-twisted (TOR) steel bars which the Housing Ministry believes are not capable to resist moderate and severe earthquake jolts, official sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday
Both futures were lower on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Wednesday as many buyers covered their short-term needs. The March vaida commenced unchanged at Rs 483.60. Later, it gained 10 paisa to be day's best at Rs 483.70. In the process of tradi
The government has decided to impose ban on production and use of cold-twisted (TOR) steel bars which the Housing Ministry believes are not capable to resist moderate and severe earthquake jolts, official sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday
Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade closed lower on Tuesday in a late technical retreat from contract highs after fund buying was exhausted, traders said.
Tens of thousands of Muslims and communists took to the streets across India on Wednesday, protesting against the visit of US President George W Bush, hours before his arrival.
Tens of thousands of Muslims and communists took to the streets across India on Wednesday, protesting against the visit of US President George W Bush, hours before his arrival.
India's top steel makers have raised prices by an average 10.5 percent per tonne with immediate effect to align with rising global prices, industry officials said on Wednesday.
President General Pervez Musharraf will raise the issue of publication of blasphemous material with President Bush during their official talks this week and seek his help for an international convention/legislation against defamation of religions and publ
Corn and soyabean spot basis bids rose in Iowa on Wednesday as processors tried to replenish supplies but bids were steady around most of the rest of the Midwest, grain dealers said.
President General Pervez Musharraf will raise the issue of publication of blasphemous material with President Bush during their official talks this week and seek his help for an international convention/legislation against defamation of religions and publ
The Government of Pakistan on Wednesday criticised the latest hike in India's defence budget as out of sync with the peace process launched by the nuclear-armed South Asian rivals.
Bad weather in late 2005 and early 2006 may kill about 27 percent of Ukraine's winter crops, the Emergencies Ministry said on Wednesday. "The results of tests have showed that about 27 percent of winter crops could die," the ministry said in a statement.
President General Pervez Musharraf has said he expects US President George W. Bush to use his influence to help settle the Kashmir dispute because "now is the ideal time and ideal environment to resolve it."
Jewellery makers in Asia shrugged off platinum's falls from record highs as they struggled to use up inventories, and dealers said on Wednesday more auto makers were turning to sister metal palladium as a substitute.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has empowered the Directorate-General, Intelligence and Investigation (I&I), and DG, Inspection and Internal Audit, to access data of importers/exporters under 'One Customs Project', and consignments data available with
Spot basis bids for hard red winter wheat were rolled forward Wednesday, with some merchants looking to take protection against an expected drop in futures prices.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has empowered the Directorate-General, Intelligence and Investigation (I&I), and DG, Inspection and Internal Audit, to access data of importers/exporters under 'One Customs Project', and consignments data available with
The Karachi Port handled 70,837 tonnes of cargo including 48,165 tonnes import and 22,672 tonnes export cargo including 5,121 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has empowered the Directorate-General, Intelligence and Investigation (I&I), and DG, Inspection and Internal Audit, to access data of importers/exporters under ''One Customs Project'', and consignments data available wit
Singapore bunker prices were higher on Wednesday but the differential to cargoes flipped back to negative after holding a premium for two days, traders said.
Extremely choppy behaviour was witnessed on the share market on Wednesday as the equity prices moved both ways depicting substantial drop in the intra-day session on rumours of foreign selling but soon recovering on support from financial institutions.
Grain exports from the French port of Rouen totalled 285,678 tonnes for February 1-22, including 226,882 tonnes of wheat and 58,796 tonnes of barley, port officials said on Tuesday.
Extremely choppy behaviour was witnessed on the share market on Wednesday as the equity prices moved both ways depicting substantial drop in the intra-day session on rumours of foreign selling but soon recovering on support from financial institutions.
Pakistan Labour Party (PLP) will protest on the arrival of US President George Bush at Lahore Press Club and Karachi Press Club (3:00pm) on March 2. This was revealed by representatives of the party here, on Wednesday.
Extremely choppy behaviour was witnessed on the share market on Wednesday as the equity prices moved both ways depicting substantial drop in the intra-day session on rumours of foreign selling but soon recovering on support from financial institutions.
The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has clarified a news item appearing in Business Recorder of March 1, 2006, saying that the federal government had allowed an amount of Rs 505 million for safety upgrade and renovation of Kanupp through a
Deepening and widening of navigational channel at a cost of Rs 5267 million and establishment of two desalination plants at a collective cost of $320 million each would soon be undertaken by the Port Qasim Authority (PQA).
Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Amanullah Khan Jadoon on Wednesday said there existed a lot of potential and opportunities for the Canadian investment in Pakistan's oil, gas and mineral sector.
Deepening and widening of navigational channel at a cost of Rs 5267 million and establishment of two desalination plants at a collective cost of $320 million each would soon be undertaken by the Port Qasim Authority (PQA).
Deepening and widening of navigational channel at a cost of Rs 5267 million and establishment of two desalination plants at a collective cost of $320 million each would soon be undertaken by the Port Qasim Authority (PQA).
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday approved an 'ambitious' five-year livestock development policy envisaging a more than double increase in the growth rate of the sector from its current level of three percent per annum.
Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday approved an 'ambitious' five-year livestock development policy envisaging a more than double increase in the growth rate of the sector from its current level of three percent per annum.
Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday approved an ''ambitious'' five-year livestock development policy envisaging a more than double increase in the growth rate of the sector from its current level of three percent per annum.
High volatility prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), where share values failed to settle following panic selling in oil and gas sector in early hours, and subsequently recovery took place in second half of the session.
High volatility prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), where share values failed to settle following panic selling in oil and gas sector in early hours, and subsequently recovery took place in second half of the session.
Equities showed positive signs at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh bearish assault moved the entire ready-board in downward direction amid decrease in index.
Equities showed positive signs at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh bearish assault moved the entire ready-board in downward direction amid decrease in index.
BR Index-30 registered a net decline of 16.18 points, or 0.13 percent on Wednesday, closing at 12,459.19. The BR Index-30 made an intra-day high of 12,664.70 and the low of 12,095.27.
BR Index-30 registered a net decline of 16.18 points, or 0.13 percent on Wednesday, closing at 12,459.19. The BR Index-30 made an intra-day high of 12,664.70 and the low of 12,095.27.
BR Index-30 registered a net decline of 16.18 points, or 0.13 percent on Wednesday, closing at 12,459.19. The BR Index-30 made an intra-day high of 12,664.70 and the low of 12,095.27.
Up to 50,000 people a year in the European Union could benefit from a back-to-work initiative worth an annual 500 million euros ($600 million) announced on Wednesday by the European Commission, the EU's executive arm.
Thailand has suspended free trade talks with the United States and delayed signing a deal with Japan until after an April 2 election called by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, officials said on Wednesday.
General Motors Corp aims to stop losing money in Europe this year, ending a string of losses since 1999, Chief Executive Rick Wagoner said on Wednesday.
The Federal Minister for Water and Power, Liquat Ali Jatio on Wednesday directed Alternate Energy Development Board (AEDB) for early completion of two wind power plants being set up to generate 100 MW electricity.
The country's rice export has registered around fifty percent increase in the first seven months of the current fiscal by touching 622.691 million dollars mark against 416.130 million dollars in the corresponding period of previous year.
The country's rice export has registered around fifty percent increase in the first seven months of the current fiscal by touching 622.691 million dollars mark against 416.130 million dollars in the corresponding period of previous year.
The country''s rice export has registered around fifty percent increase in the first seven months of the current fiscal by touching 622.691 million dollars mark against 416.130 million dollars in the corresponding period of previous year.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) through a notification has doubled the salary package of 'private members', upgrading them in MP-I scale from March 1, 2006.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recently condemned proposals for a tax on airline tickets to raise funds for development aid, saying there are better ways for business and the government to help lift people out of poverty.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recently condemned proposals for a tax on airline tickets to raise funds for development aid, saying there are better ways for business and the government to help lift people out of poverty.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recently condemned proposals for a tax on airline tickets to raise funds for development aid, saying there are better ways for business and the government to help lift people out of poverty.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recently condemned proposals for a tax on airline tickets to raise funds for development aid, saying there are better ways for business and the government to help lift people out of poverty.
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the medium to long-term entity rating of 'A+' (Single A Plus) with 'Stable' outlook, and short-term entity rating of 'A 1' (A One) of English Biscuit Manufacturers (Pvt) Ltd (EBM).
Representative people belonging to various walks of life in Sindh province have expressed grave concern over publication of blasphemous caricatures and similar other incidents in the European countries.
BOC Pakistan Limited (BOC Pakistan), formerly Pakistan Oxygen Limited, was incorporated in 1949 to acquire the assets in Pakistan of the then Indian Oxygen and Acetylene Company Limited.
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the medium to long-term entity rating of 'A+' (Single A Plus) with 'Stable' outlook, and short-term entity rating of 'A 1' (A One) of English Biscuit Manufacturers (Pvt) Ltd (EBM).
BOC Pakistan Limited (BOC Pakistan), formerly Pakistan Oxygen Limited, was incorporated in 1949 to acquire the assets in Pakistan of the then Indian Oxygen and Acetylene Company Limited.
Downward revision continued in rupee value versus dollar in the interband market, losing four paisa at Rs 59.93 and Rs 59.95 for buying and selling, respectively, moneychangers said. The cause of rupee weakness was the rising demand for dollars, money exp
The Association of Builders and Developers (Abad) has invited their Chinese counterparts for making investment in the housing and construction sectors in Pakistan.
The economic growth in the country had contributed to Faysal Bank's profitability and as the outlook is positive it will increase the bank's growth further, said Aijaz Rahim, SEVP, Faysal Bank.
"The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), commenting on the order dated February 27, 2006 of the ITNE Chairman, has clarified that the constitutional question as to the validity and vires of Newspaper Employees Acts, 1973 and decisions given by success