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Print - 2006-04-09
US mobile firms see data services driving revenue

US mobile firms see data services driving revenue

Top US wireless executives estimate that mobile data services, such as video downloads and Web surfing, could rise to as much as a third of revenue in three years, providing new income as the price of phone calls falls.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Business Objects unveils new Web-delivered software

Business Objects unveils new Web-delivered software

Business Objects SA will introduce a Web-based version of its database marketing software on Monday, the latest company to push into the fast-growing market for applications delivered over the Internet.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
German economic pickup to strengthen: Buba

German economic pickup to strengthen: Buba

A pickup in the German economy should gather pace in coming months and there are signs household spending strengthened at the start of the year, Bundesbank President Axel Weber said on Saturday.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
EU should divert cash from farms to R&D: Germany

EU should divert cash from farms to R&D: Germany

The European Union needs a sweeping budget reform to redirect cash away from agriculture spending toward research, development and infrastructure, German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrueck said on Saturday.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
UK call for new EU antitrust panel dismissed

UK call for new EU antitrust panel dismissed

British finance minister Gordon Brown urged European governments on Saturday to set up a tougher competition regime to combat protectionism, but the idea was dismissed by France and the EU's top antitrust watchdog.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
French Prime Minister puts finishing touches to job law plans

French Prime Minister puts finishing touches to job law plans

French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin was talking to ministers and members of the ruling party on Saturday to put the finishing touches on proposals to try and end the political crisis over a youth labour law.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Sri Lanka violence escalates; one dead

Sri Lanka violence escalates; one dead

Suspected Tamil Tigers killed one Sri Lankan soldier on Saturday and wounded two, the army said, while the rebels also said they had been shot at and cease-fire monitors warned rising violence could hit peace talks.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Cement makers given week''s time to rationalise prices

Cement makers given week''s time to rationalise prices

The Ministry of Industries and Production has given one week to cement manufacturers to rationalise the prices of their product or be ready to face action against their monopolistic attitude, sources in Industries Ministry told Business Recorder.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Cement makers given week's time to rationalise prices

Cement makers given week's time to rationalise prices

The Ministry of Industries and Production has given one week to cement manufacturers to rationalise the prices of their product or be ready to face action against their monopolistic attitude, sources in Industries Ministry told Business Recorder.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Cement makers given week's time to rationalise prices

Cement makers given week's time to rationalise prices

The Ministry of Industries and Production has given one week to cement manufacturers to rationalise the prices of their product or be ready to face action against their monopolistic attitude, sources in Industries Ministry told Business Recorder.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Rice exports cross $1 billion mark

Rice exports cross $1 billion mark

For the first time in the country''s history, Pakistan''s rice exports have crossed the $1 billion mark, to $1.002 billion, as a result of 2.81 million tons rice exported to different countries up to March 31.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Rice exports cross $1 billion mark

Rice exports cross $1 billion mark

For the first time in the country's history, Pakistan's rice exports have crossed the $1 billion mark, to $1.002 billion, as a result of 2.81 million tons rice exported to different countries up to March 31.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Rice exports cross $1 billion mark

Rice exports cross $1 billion mark

For the first time in the country's history, Pakistan's rice exports have crossed the $1 billion mark, to $1.002 billion, as a result of 2.81 million tons rice exported to different countries up to March 31.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Uniform vital for stability: Rashid

Uniform vital for stability: Rashid

Information minister Sheikh Rashid has said present assemblies could elect President General Musharraf for another term. "It is up to the President to choose present or the future parliament for his election for another term," the minister said while talk
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Polls to be held in 2008: Afgan

Polls to be held in 2008: Afgan

General elections in the country will be held in February 2008, parliamentary affairs minister Dr Sher Afgan Niazi said. Talking to newsmen here on Saturday, he said present assemblies would complete their term on November 15 next year and it would take 9
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Polls to be held in 2008: Afgan

Polls to be held in 2008: Afgan

General elections in the country will be held in February 2008, parliamentary affairs minister Dr Sher Afgan Niazi said. Talking to newsmen here on Saturday, he said present assemblies would complete their term on November 15 next year and it would take 9
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf vows reconstruction on modern lines

Musharraf vows reconstruction on modern lines

President General Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said the nation had faced the devastating calamity of October 8 with great determination and promised to reconstruct the quake-ravaged area on modern lines.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf vows reconstruction on modern lines

Musharraf vows reconstruction on modern lines

President General Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said the nation had faced the devastating calamity of October 8 with great determination and promised to reconstruct the quake-ravaged area on modern lines.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Lobbies active to keep wheat prices higher

Lobbies active to keep wheat prices higher

Despite a bumper wheat crop this year, poor people will not get wheat and flour at cheap rates as powerful and extra-market forces have connived to keep wheat prices higher, agro-economists told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Lobbies active to keep wheat prices higher

Lobbies active to keep wheat prices higher

Despite a bumper wheat crop this year, poor people will not get wheat and flour at cheap rates as powerful and extra-market forces have connived to keep wheat prices higher, agro-economists told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Lobbies active to keep wheat prices higher

Lobbies active to keep wheat prices higher

Despite a bumper wheat crop this year, poor people will not get wheat and flour at cheap rates as powerful and extra-market forces have connived to keep wheat prices higher, agro-economists told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
40 Bugti fugitives surrender in Balochistan

40 Bugti fugitives surrender in Balochistan

A group of about 40 rebels downed arms and surrendered on Saturday to authorities in Balochistan, officials said. "A total of 40 Bugti tribesmen, including five of their commanders have surrendered with weapons and explosives in the town of Sui," the regi
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
40 Bugti fugitives surrender in Balochistan

40 Bugti fugitives surrender in Balochistan

A group of about 40 rebels downed arms and surrendered on Saturday to authorities in Balochistan, officials said. "A total of 40 Bugti tribesmen, including five of their commanders have surrendered with weapons and explosives in the town of Sui," the regi
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Your rupee last quarter

Your rupee last quarter

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last quarter. (January 03 to March 31, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (April 08, 2006) and the forecast for Sunday (April 09, 2006).
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Sugar mills told to file weekly stocks statement

Sugar mills told to file weekly stocks statement

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has made it mandatory for the sugar mills to file weekly statement for proper monitoring of production and local supply of the commodity. In this regard, the CBR issued instructions to the collectors of sales tax here on
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Sugar mills told to file weekly stocks statement

Sugar mills told to file weekly stocks statement

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has made it mandatory for the sugar mills to file weekly statement for proper monitoring of production and local supply of the commodity. In this regard, the CBR issued instructions to the collectors of sales tax here on
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Sugar mills told to file weekly stocks statement

Sugar mills told to file weekly stocks statement

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has made it mandatory for the sugar mills to file weekly statement for proper monitoring of production and local supply of the commodity. In this regard, the CBR issued instructions to the collectors of sales tax here on
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Sugar mills told to file weekly stocks statement

Sugar mills told to file weekly stocks statement

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has made it mandatory for the sugar mills to file weekly statement for proper monitoring of production and local supply of the commodity. In this regard, the CBR issued instructions to the collectors of sales tax here on
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (April 08, 2006) and for Sunday (April 09, 2006).
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Washington considering use of nuclear against Tehran

Washington considering use of nuclear against Tehran

The administration of President George W. Bush is planning a massive bombing campaign against Iran, including use of bunker-buster nuclear bombs to destroy a key Iranian suspected nuclear weapons facility, The New Yorker magazine reported in its April 17
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Washington considering use of nuclear against Tehran

Washington considering use of nuclear against Tehran

The administration of President George W. Bush is planning a massive bombing campaign against Iran, including use of bunker-buster nuclear bombs to destroy a key Iranian suspected nuclear weapons facility, The New Yorker magazine reported in its April 17
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Virus attacks mango orchards in Khairpur

Virus attacks mango orchards in Khairpur

An unknown virus attacked the mango orchards in many places in Khairpur Taluka and the mango orchard owners have said that various insecticides used by them against this pest attack have proved ineffective.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Japanese Chief of Air Staff arrives

Japanese Chief of Air Staff arrives

General Tadashi Yoshida, Chief of Staff Japan Air Self-Defence Force, along with his wife and two member delegation, arrive here for a five-day official visit on the invitation of Pakistan Air Force.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Israeli air strike kills 8 in Gaza

Israeli air strike kills 8 in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes killed eight Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, the latest in what Palestinian leaders called an escalation of violence and which Hamas said aimed to draw international pressure to change its policies.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan faces stiff competition in textile exports: ADB

Pakistan faces stiff competition in textile exports: ADB

There are mixed gains in the much-hyped Pakistan''s textile and clothing exports under the WTO regime since January, 2005. According to ADB''s ''Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2006'', Pakistan is facing stiff competition in textile and clothing (T&C) exp
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan faces stiff competition in textile exports: ADB

Pakistan faces stiff competition in textile exports: ADB

There are mixed gains in the much-hyped Pakistan's textile and clothing exports under the WTO regime since January, 2005. According to ADB's 'Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2006', Pakistan is facing stiff competition in textile and clothing (T&C) export
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan faces stiff competition in textile exports: ADB

Pakistan faces stiff competition in textile exports: ADB

There are mixed gains in the much-hyped Pakistan's textile and clothing exports under the WTO regime since January, 2005. According to ADB's 'Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2006', Pakistan is facing stiff competition in textile and clothing (T&C) export
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: range-bound trade in currency market

THE RUPEE: range-bound trade in currency market

Steadier trend was witnessed in the interbank market on Saturday as the rupee moved slightly in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at 59.97 and 59.98, money experts said.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: range-bound trade in currency market

THE RUPEE: range-bound trade in currency market

Steadier trend was witnessed in the interbank market on Saturday as the rupee moved slightly in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at 59.97 and 59.98, money experts said.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
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 (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 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 on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 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 1st April 2006.

Published 09 Apr, 2006 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 1st April 2006.

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning from Monday (April 10, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning from Monday (April 10, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
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 (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (April 08, 2006).
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
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 (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
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 (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
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 (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 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 (April 08, 2006).

Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

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
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

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
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

Mixed trend was seen on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Saturday as a very little number of buyers were active to cover the near-term needs, dealers said.
Published 09 Apr, 2006 12:00am
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