Nearly passive trading in NYCE and TCP entry into local cotton market both had combined negative effect leading to frequent fall in spot rate and in ready off take plus pleasant buying support. The spot rate closed down at Rs 2475 from beginning the week'

Stock market remained volatile last week out of five sessions three were negative and two were positive.

Stock market remained volatile last week out of five sessions three were negative and two were positive.

The Leader of the Opposition Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday reiterated his offer to cooperate with the government for peace in Waziristan. Talking to reporters in his parliament chamber he said the Ulema along with the political agent and member National

The Leader of the Opposition Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday reiterated his offer to cooperate with the government for peace in Waziristan. Talking to reporters in his parliament chamber he said the Ulema along with the political agent and member National

KESC has not increased electricity tariff of its industrial, commercial, residential and agricultural customers since June 2004, as it has no authority to raise the tariff, said KESC spokesman in a press release here on Sunday.

KESC has not increased electricity tariff of its industrial, commercial, residential and agricultural customers since June 2004, as it has no authority to raise the tariff, said KESC spokesman in a press release here on Sunday.

KESC has not increased electricity tariff of its industrial, commercial, residential and agricultural customers since June 2004, as it has no authority to raise the tariff, said KESC spokesman in a press release here on Sunday.

The government has allowed Etisalat International Pakistan (EIP) of UAE, buyer of PTCL, to link full payment with transfer of properties and payment of government's share for a 'Voluntary Separation Scheme' (VSS) for nearly 15,000 employees of different g

The government has allowed Etisalat International Pakistan (EIP) of UAE, buyer of PTCL, to link full payment with transfer of properties and payment of government's share for a 'Voluntary Separation Scheme' (VSS) for nearly 15,000 employees of different g

The government has allowed Etisalat International Pakistan (EIP) of UAE, buyer of PTCL, to link full payment with transfer of properties and payment of government''s share for a ''Voluntary Separation Scheme'' (VSS) for nearly 15,000 employees of differen

Last week was very expensive for the stock brokers and investors, who suffered heavily because of panic selling, caused by overbought situation of the market, although big players blamed a news report regarding the collection of share data of the bourses

Last week was very expensive for the stock brokers and investors, who suffered heavily because of panic selling, caused by overbought situation of the market, although big players blamed a news report regarding the collection of share data of the bourses

Qantas Airways Ltd said it would forgo between A$20 million and A$30 million ($15- $22 million) in annual profits by its decision to keep wide-body jet maintenance operations in Australia rather than take it offshore.

Malaysian police have crippled four gangs of pirates preying on ships in the notorious Malacca Strait in ongoing operations to maintain security in the waterway, local media said Sunday.

European Union finance ministers are to call on Germany to bring its public deficit to within EU norms by 2007 when they meet in Brussels on Tuesday, according to an official with the EU's Austrian presidency.

The World Association of Muslim Jurists (WAMJ) has decided to move the European Court of Human Rights against the state of Denmark for publishing blasphemous cartoons of the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him).

The World Association of Muslim Jurists (WAMJ) has decided to move the European Court of Human Rights against the state of Denmark for publishing blasphemous cartoons of the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him).

Chinese President Hu Jintao has sent a formal letter to President Pervez Musharraf inviting him to attend the sixth summit of the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO).

Chinese President Hu Jintao has sent a formal letter to President Pervez Musharraf inviting him to attend the sixth summit of the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO).

Benazir Bhutto will meet Nawaz Sharif in London, sources said here. "Benazir and Nawaz will meet in London in a couple of months to chalk out future strategy for co-operation between their political parties for restoration of democracy in Pakistan, and pr

Benazir Bhutto will meet Nawaz Sharif in London, sources said here. "Benazir and Nawaz will meet in London in a couple of months to chalk out future strategy for co-operation between their political parties for restoration of democracy in Pakistan, and pr

Afghan security forces have captured a Pakistani national suspected of links with al Qaeda and Taleban militants in eastern Afghanistan, an official said on Sunday.

Afghan security forces have captured a Pakistani national suspected of links with al Qaeda and Taleban militants in eastern Afghanistan, an official said on Sunday.

The Poultry Development Department, Hyderabad, has informed that the cause of the death of chickens in some poultry farms of the district was the result of New Castle and Infectious Bursal viral diseases.

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) alone can pull the country out of the present morass, MQM founder leader Altaf Hussain said while addressing a workers meeting in Muzaffarabad on Sunday.

The science fair being organised annually by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Hyderabad in collaboration with district officer education colleges Hyderabad district.

The combined opposition in Senate on Sunday staged a walkout from the house against the attitude of newly elected Senate Chairman Muhammadmian Soomro. They staged a walkout from the house after completion of the election process of Senate chairman and dep

The UAE based Etihad Airways is starting its Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar flights from Monday. Airline sources told Business Recorder that the inaugural Islamabad-Abu Dhabi flight No EY 234 would leave Islamabad at 4.15 am, Peshawar-Abu Dhabi fli

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday night visited the residence of the Chief Minister Punjab, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi to condole the death of his mother who passed away here today.

Six left-wing parties and groups have formed an alliance to wage struggle from a joint platform for the 'socio-economic and democratic rights of people, provincial autonomy and to get rid of present rulers.'

"The government's SME policy is long awaited, which is still not yet finalised and duly announced". This was stated by Abdul Majeed Memon, Senior Vice President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, during a meeting with Shahab Khawaja, CEO, Small an

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has called for continuity of ongoing development process in Sindh. He said that funds to provincial and city governments and contractors should be released stage-wise in four instalments, which would not only control f

Children Health and Education Foundation (CHAEF) has treated 82,000 poor and needy patients free of charges by February.

The University of Sindh Vice Chancellor Mazharul Haq Siddiqui has called upon the parents and teachers to repose confidence among the youth to play their role for the development of nation in future.

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that publication of blasphemous caricatures by some European newspapers has hurt the feelings of Muslims all over the world and Pakistan has raised this issue at various international fora to ensure that such incidents

The new Station Commander of Rawalpindi, Brigadier Sajjad Azam Khan, has resented the bad condition of the roads and sanitation system and has resolved to mitigate the sufferings of Cantonment area residents.

Chairman Senate, Mohammedmian Soomro has expressed his deep sense of shock and grief over the sad demise of the mother of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, Chief Minister Punjab.

The government has allocated a huge amount of Rs 545.9 million for completion of 78 health schemes to provide better medical facilities to the people of Fata.

The government of NWFP is taking all-out measures for combating environmental degradation in the province and it has started allocating developmental budget for protection and promotion of the environment for the first time in the province.

In the light of recommendations of the Parliamentary Board constituted to finalise the list of candidates for the technocrat and women's seats for the Northern Areas Legislative Council, the President of the Pakistan Muslim League, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussai

The World Bank has said that due to National Highway Authority's (NHA) poor project prioritisation and financing, neglected roads maintenance and bad institutional capacity and efficiency, very limited economic benefits reached to the people.

Preston University and the Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), signed an agreement to offer four-year joint degree programmes in TRNC and Pakistan.

In today's world the digital divide is the knowledge divide,' this was stated by Professor Dr Atta-ur-Rahman, Federal Minister, Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Science and Technology while addressing to the

The Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has demanded that a comprehensive strategy should be adopted to explore new markets for the export of various traditional items for permanent export earnings.

Khalida Altaf, PML-N Women Wing Multan joint secretary, has joined the ruling PML. In her statement, she said that she had decided to join the ruling party as she was deeply impressed by the efforts being made by Begum Farrukh Mukhtar-ex MNA for the welfa

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Regional/Sub-Regional O

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following International Tenders from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details of Tenders from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Region

Despite a complete ban on kite-flying in the provincial capital, there were a number of areas in Lahore particularly inner city, Gawalmandi, Johar Town, Defence where kite-flying was witnessed during Basant Day and night.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has decided to form a committee on public sector accounting, which would increase liaison with different government departments at federal and provincial level.

District Officer (Monitoring), Mukhtar Ahmad has said that over half-a-million books would be distributed free-of-cost among the students of class one to ten in two phases in Vehari district.

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

The Australian share market is likely to remain rangebound in the week ahead, with foreign leads likely to provide the most significant influence, dealers said Friday.

Philippine share prices are expected to consolidate at current levels in the coming week amid a lack of fresh leads and signs of waning interest from abroad, analysts said Friday.

Taiwan share prices are expected to extend their losses next week as foreign interest in the electronic sector is fading in the current slow season for the market bellwether, dealers said Friday.

Indian shares are seen rangebound next week after a volatile week of trading with dealers expecting overseas fund flows to slow. The markets saw fresh buying towards the end of the week from overseas funds in software, automobile and infrastructure stocks

Asian currencies ended the week lower against the dollar on expectations of further US rate rises with the latest US jobs data expected to provide support for the greenback.

Singapore shares are expected to trade higher next week due to interest in China-linked stocks as well as in property and technology counters, dealers said.

Bargain-hunting should push Hong Kong stocks higher early next week before they are overtaken by fears of high interest rates in the US and Japan, dealers said.

US stock investors will keep a close eye on Treasury bond yields and economic reports this week as the market considers whether interest-rate hikes will go further - and last longer - than originally thought.

Indonesian share prices, which slipped 1.1 percent this week, are expected to fall in the coming week in the absence of goods news to lift sentiment, an analyst said.

Japanese share prices are set to rack up fresh gains next week after an end to the central bank's ultra-stimulative monetary policy swept away uncertainty dogging the market, analysts said on Friday.

Bangladesh Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Sunday. 69.05/71.60 (previous 68.18/71.60) Call Money Rates: 10.00-25.00 percent (previous 10.00-25.00 percent).

Malaysian share prices are expected to hold steady in the week ahead but see volatile trading as the market settles down in the wake of fuel price increases, dealers said Friday.

Britain's stock market will look to stay above 5,900 points this week after closing above the key level on Friday for the first time in almost five years.

Indian investigators have released eight people detained on suspicion of being involved in triple bombings that killed 23 people in Varanasi, Hinduism's holiest city, police said Sunday.

India is optimistic about settling a decades-old border dispute with China, a top official said Sunday as the two sides held talks on the issue for a second day.

Slobodan Milosevic claimed a day before his death that he risked being poisoned, his legal advisor said Sunday, fuelling swirling rumours over the demise of the former Yugoslav leader while on trial for war crimes.

An elite British soldier revealed on Sunday that he quit the army after refusing to fight in Iraq anymore on moral grounds because of the "illegal" tactics used by US troops on the ground.

Voters in a Japanese city overwhelmingly rejected a plan on Sunday to bring more planes and troops to a nearby US Marine base, complicating talks on relocating US forces throughout Japan.

Iran on Sunday threatened to walk out of an international atomic treaty, as it continued to insist on its right to conduct sensitive nuclear activities ahead of a key meeting of the UN Security Council.

Mediators in peace talks on Sudan's Darfur region on Sunday presented the warring parties with a detailed cease-fire proposal designed to work better than an existing, often violated agreement.

At least 50 people were injured in the Bangladeshi capital on Sunday in clashes between police and opposition activists during a demonstration for electoral reforms, police and witnesses said.

The United States is seeking ways to repatriate terrorism suspects held in Guantanamo Bay, a move that could eventually lead to the closure of the detention camp, a senior US official said on Sunday.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair faces a parliamentary vote this week that will be a major test of the authority he commands in his final term as leader.

Three low-level members of Iraq's former ruling party, on trial with Saddam Hussein, Sunday denied involvement in a Shiite massacre, while the chief prosecutor called for any defendants found guilty to be promptly hanged.

Likud, the right-wing party trailing ahead of a March 28 Israeli election, rejected Sunday any Palestinian state led by Hamas, as the radical Islamic group continued its refusal to renounce violence.

Religious and political circles have deplored the celebrations of Basant with police connivance in the Punjab metropolis. Despite the government ban on kite-flying, Basant was celebrated and the police could not stop the kite-flyers even the

Nearly passive trading in NYCE and TCP entry into local cotton market both had combined negative effect leading to frequent fall in spot rate and in ready off take plus pleasant buying support. The spot rate closed down at Rs 2475 from beginning the week'

The City District Government Hyderabad (CDGH) Nazim Kanwar Naveed Jamil has lauded the efforts of the management and students of Army Public School Sindh Regimental Centre Latifabad for holding annual science and arts exhibition 2006. He said such exhibit

The Federal government has decided to declare Sialkot Export Processing Zone (SEPZ) as model of the country and its formal announcement is expected shortly.

The Multan High Court Bar Association (MHCBA) election committee has released the final list of candidates who have filed their nomination papers for different offices for election year 2006-2007.

Now, all the estimations about size of our cotton crop (2005-2006) have now finally converged around 12.4 / 12.5 million local bales ex-gin while on the basis of ex-farm our production is placed at 13.0 million bales.

Now, all the estimations about size of our cotton crop (2005-2006) have now finally converged around 12.4 / 12.5 million local bales ex-gin while on the basis of ex-farm our production is placed at 13.0 million bales.

Gains and losses matched on the commodity wholesale markets during the week ended on March 11, 2006, where changes were seen in Irri rice, cotton cakes, wheat, dyes, masoor Australia, guwar, jute etc.

OIC should make the incident of publication of blasphemous drawings a permanent issue and protest should not be stopped unless European Union legislates against blasphemy and United Nations makes it a part of its chapters however this issue should not be

Binasia-Pakistan National Workshop on Biotechnology here on Sunday was apprised about the locally developed Hepatitis-B diagnostic kit, which is available at one-third of the cost of the imported kit.

A demonstration was staged at Chowk Manzoor on Sunday jointly by Markazi Jamiat Ahle-Hadith (MJAH), Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA), Power Looms Association, Majlis-e-Shehriyan, and Anjuman Tajiran to protest against the publication of blasphemous caricatur

National Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain has stressed upon the print and electronic media that collective efforts should be made for vanishing the misconceptions and ambiguity about Islam.

The Bank Alflah in a thrilling match overpowered Sanofi Aventis 11-9 in Bank Alflah National Polo Championship final at Lahore Polo Club on Sunday. Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) distributed prizes on the occasion.

Karachi is the largest timber market of Pakistan. In the megalopolis, the largest market is situated at Haji Camp. It is to timber as Shershah is to automobiles. The other major timber markets of Karachi are at Gizri, Defence, Liaquatabad, Water Pump, God

It may not be the secret to eternal youth, but one Italian company claims to have found a unique way to make people's skin look younger, healthier and even lighter using, of all things, a truffle.

The Faysal Bank announced its 2005 financial results recently. During the year under review, the Faysal Bank management maintained its strategy of focusing on core, yet high yield banking operations.

The Faysal Bank announced its 2005 financial results recently. During the year under review, the Faysal Bank management maintained its strategy of focusing on core, yet high yield banking operations.

Offensive caricatures of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) were published in the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten on September 30, 2005, which later on ignited Muslim protest world-wide and would, it seems, leave some serious repercussion on Danish economy

This is with reference to a letter of Ghulam Muhammad published in your esteemed daily on 4th March, 2006, under the caption: 'Adoption of Western culture.

There is something fundamentally wrong with Pakistan's constitutional structure of distribution of taxing powers between the federation and the federating units.

Speaking at an international conference on Investment Opportunities in Pakistan - 2006, organised by E-commerce Gateway on 9th March, the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance, Salman Shah gave a highly positive picture of the economy.

According to a Recorder Report (March 8), Pakistan and India have agreed to allow each other's shipping companies to lift third country cargo from their respective ports.

Stock market remained volatile last week out of five sessions three were negative and two were positive.