Jakarta share prices closed 0.13 percent lower in quiet trade Monday amid lacklustre regional markets and a weak rupiah, although a rebound in select banking and mining stocks cushioned the fall, dealers said.
The Standard & Poor's 500 and Nasdaq Composite stock indexes fell on Monday amid concerns about rising interest rates and slower growth after the latest warning on inflation from a Federal Reserve official.
Leading UK shares closed lower on Monday, pressured by weak telecoms and bank shares as investors nervously eyed the week's approaching batch of inflation figures.
US cotton futures rose on Monday after seasonal buying and hedging by those fearing drought-like conditions in key growing areas in Texas. Talk of a weak Indian monsoon, which would deprive crops of badly needed moisture, could also send global cotton mar
London white sugar futures settled lower on trade selling on Monday, and traders predicted an increasing appetite for physical business. Benchmark August finished down $4.2 or 0.93 percent at $446.3 per tonne in volume of 1,590 lots, having moved from $45
Base metals swung lower during late open-outcry trading on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on Monday as short-term sentiment became increasingly uncertain, traders said.
Oil prices fell more than a dollar on Monday as the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season looked set to steer clear of oil infrastructure in the US Gulf Coast.
Gold rose almost one percent in afternoon trade on Monday as the metal's fall towards a recent eight-week low on a firmer dollar attracted buying from physical traders and investors.
Chairman of the Workers Group in the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Sir LeeRoy Trotman has lauded Pakistan for ratifying Convention 138 relating to minimum age, becoming the second country in South Asia to have ratified all ILO's 8 Core Conventio
The increase in funds for the government's food support programme under Baitul Maal from Rs 1,200 to Rs 3,000 per annum will go a long way to help alleviate poverty and provide relief to low-income groups.
The International Conference on Information Technology and Telecom (ICIT) 2006 will be held at the Karachi Expo Center on August 29. This was announced in a statement of the E-commerce Gateway Pakistan here on Monday.
Cancer-related test facilities are available at the modern clinical laboratory of Children Hospital Complex (CHC) free of cost, said MS Dr Nazar Abbas Gardezi on Monday.
An extensive programme has been launched by Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC) to constantly upgrade and elevate the skills of its instructors and teaching staff through refresher courses deployed in its vast network of vocational training institut
At least seven persons have died of heat stroke in southern Punjab during last 24 hours as temperature rose to 43 degree Celsius and scores of others fell unconscious because of sweltering heat in Multan, Bahawalpur and Dera Ghazi Khan divisions and Jhang
President's Education Sector Reforms (ESR) Programme emphasises the provision of education for all school age children and it proposes to achieve 76 percent net primary enrolment by 2006.
I would like to refer to the above captioned letter in your issue of 7th June. I may add that corruption in the KESC's lower level, though widely prevalent, seems to attract no notice of the top-level management.
Ineffectiveness of environmental tribunals should act as an eye-opener for the environment ministry as well as those who are responsible for making environmental policies and subsequent enforcement of them.
One of the major reasons of the current stock market crash is being attributed to the government's decision that National Investment Trust will be privatised. The privatisation Commission's decision to privatise, its planning and timing was ill planned.
It is true that many of the presumptive taxes are on transactions and they cannot qualify to be cut as income tax. The same view was expressed in the report on tax reforms which was made a basis for all subsequent changes in the tax administration in Paki
It is true that many of the presumptive taxes are on transactions and they cannot qualify to be cut as income tax. The same view was expressed in the report on tax reforms which was made a basis for all subsequent changes in the tax administration in Paki
In last week's vote on an appropriations bill, the US House of Representatives reduced aid money to Pakistan from the previous year's $550 million to $300 million.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, while accepting the right of the opposition to criticise the government's budgetary proposals, has pointed out that they still failed to offer any concrete suggestions for improvement. Same holds true of the members on the Tre
The Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Limited (PPCBL) is expected to post a profit of Rs 300 million during the year 2005-06 against previous year's Rs 180 million. "The bank is now out of woods; it is no more a loss-making entity as it used to be about
A deep resentment was found among the shopkeepers and traders over the orders to close their businesses at dusk. Various markets of the city were closed in accordance with the new schedule of 8pm on Monday, and at many places, police mobiles were present
The Provincial Minister for Education, Mian Imran Masood, has said that Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has taken the lead by starting foreign language courses, as this would on the one hand help build the image of the country while boost t
Former Afghan Minister and Afghan Study Centre Kabul Head Professor Rasool Amin has called for initiating confidence building measures (CBMs) by the governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan for promotion and establishment of friendly and brotherly relation
A hosiery worker, Ali Raza was shot dead in industrial area Sidhar, here on Monday, when he intervened in a quarrel between two rival parties who resorted to exchange of fire. Thikrewala police have registered a case against one dozen persons involved in
The University of Health Sciences (UHS), has launched the syllabi and examination format of newly introduced subject of Behavioural Sciences in the IInd professional examinations of both MBBS and BDS.
As many as 499 patients of gastro-enteritis and diarrhoea have been hospitalised at Nishtar Hospital and Children Hospital Complex (CHC) during the last nine days.
The Ministry of Information Technology (IT) has automated the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) with a cost of Rs 39 for efficient delivery of health services. Minister for Information Technology Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Minister of Health
Women, who have had female genital mutilation (FGM), are more likely to experience difficulties during childbirth; and their babies are also at risk to die as a result of the practice.
A six-member Afghan media delegation comprising senior electronic and print media journalists visited the Area Study Centre for Russia, China and Central Asia, Peshawar University on Monday morning and exchanged views with the ASC researchers on Pak-Afgha
Development schemes worth Rs 20 million have been approved for tehsil Alipur by the Chief Minister Punjab. This was told by provincial parliamentary secretary for Auqaf, Syed Qaim Ali Shah while talking to APP here on Monday.
Punjab Minister for Law, Local Government and Public Prosecution, Muhammad Basharat Raja has said that approval has been granted for 24 new developmental projects, costing Rs 23.9 million to be executed under Tameer-e-Punjab Programme.
US Ambassador in Pakistan Ryan C. Crocker called on NWFP Governor Lieutenant General Ali Mohammad Jan Orakzai (Retd) at Governor's House here on Monday. He discussed with the Governor various matters of mutual interests. Peshawar-based US Consul Micheal S
Pakistan has called for strengthening the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) to facilitate successful integration of developing countries in the global economy.
Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has so far imparted training to over 3,000 teachers of as many as 700 private schools in 30 districts of the province.
Pakistan can enhance milk production by managing the nutrition of its milk-giving animals in a scientific way. Tilak R. Dhilman, Associate Professor on Dairy Nutrition in Utah State University, USA stated this while addressing a training programme arrange
A sum of Rs 5.25 billion has been allocated for providing all necessary facilities in 2,500 Basic Health Units (BHUs), 300 Rural Health Units (RHUs) across Punjab.
The merger of the Ghani Float Glass Limited (CFGL) into Ghani Glass Limited (GGL) would be beneficial for the shareholders of both the companies, and it would also strengthen the confidence of customers, banks and suppliers.
The merger of the Ghani Float Glass Limited (CFGL) into Ghani Glass Limited (GGL) would be beneficial for the shareholders of both the companies, and it would also strengthen the confidence of customers, banks and suppliers.
A large number of women are working in informal labour market, which does not offer fringe benefits, health care and transport facilities. This is a key finding of a book "Gender and Empowerment: Evidence from Pakistan".
Political authorities on Monday blew up a commercial building of the defiant head of 'Lashkar-e-Islam', in the main market of Tehsil Bara, Khyber Agency as business activities remained closed for second day.
Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Amanullah Khan Jadoon has rejected the rumours about threat to civilian population as a result of establishment of CNG stations in populous areas saying that government is issuing licenses after ensuri
'The World Day against Child Labour 2006' was observed in Pakistan like rest of the world on June 12, with a renewed pledge that all out efforts will continue to be made for elimination of child labour.
President Pervez Musharraf is likely to meet Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Afghan president Hamid Karzai and other world leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) summit in Shanghai, China on June 15. Pakistan enjoy
Hidden taxes in the Budget 2006-07 would increase inflation and price-hike while doubling the tax on stock market has damaged the country's economy, said Jalil Ahmed Malik, president, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here on Monday.
After calm down of the bird flu (H5N1) rumours, chicken rates suddenly raised in the ancient city of Multan and adjacent areas. People noted that chicken was being sold at Rs 50 per kilogram a week ago but now the rate had jumped up to Rs 95 to 100, while
During the October 8 earthquake, Thuraya Company opened 200 PCOs in the devastated areas and donated 50 sets with prepaid airtime to the government. All PCOs were facilitated with 70 percent-reduced rates to facilitate the communication, said Chief Operat
Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that government is attaching top priority to the reformation of water supply and sanitation system and huge funds are being spent on the improvement of this sector.
Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan on Monday negated the dismal performance of agriculture sector during the out-going fiscal year saying that the average performance of the sector last year stood at 5pc, which
The Syndicate of GC University Lahore has approved budget worth Rs 1054.422 million including Rs 633.437 million developmental and Rs 420.985 million non-developmental budget for the year 2006-07, in its 11th meeting held here in the vice-chancellor's com
City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday said disputes between Pakistan and India could be resolved only by improving economic ties between the two countries.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Monday that the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) would provide an opportunity to promote trade and investment among the Muslim countries.
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The Fata Grand Alliance on Monday demanded of NWFP Governor Ali Mohammad Jan Orakzai to take notice of the deteriorating situation in Bara, Khyber Agency, saying that some vested interests were creating anarchy in the area through a well-planned conspirac
British Airways has scooped the title of Airline of the Year 2006 at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards. Jumping four places from last year's line-up, the British Airways beat key competitors from all over the world to take the awards, says a press r
Pakistan still awaits Indian response on shipping protocol designed to improve maritime relationships between the two countries and enable them to lift third country's cargo from each others ports. The lukewarm response by New Delhi has further delayed th
NWFP Minister for Health, Inayatullah has disclosed that developmental budget of the health sector will be enhanced by 40 percent in the next provincial budget.
Federal Minister for Industries Jehangir Khan Tareen on Monday informed the National Assembly standing committee on food, agriculture and livestock that market practices for agri produce were not fair, as there was no policy and planning for this in this
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the respondents for June 20 in a petition filed by a contractor Muhammad Iqbal Mughal challenging registration of second FIR against him.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has adjourned till June 19, the proceedings in a petition against President General Pervez Musharraf. The petitioner President Pakistan Lawyers Forum (PLF) contended that the respondent Pervez Musharraf is carrying out politica
An under trial prisoner accused in police custody was shot dead by his rival in Tehsil Court premises, Chiniot, here on Monday. According to details, when a police party was carrying a handcuffed accused, Jehangir Ali, to present him in a court, suddenly,
Chairman, Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Gulzar Feroz has urged the management of the Karachi Electric Supply Corporate (KESC) to expedite work on revamping of power supply lines.
Tenders for the import of 1.5 million tons of iron ore will be opened here on June 13. Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) had invited freight tenders for the transport of 1.5 million tons of iron ore, 1.2 million tons from Goa, India and 0.25 million tons from Au
Police cannot escape from its responsibility by merely declaring the Nishtar Park bomb blast as suicidal bombing, observed Inquiry Tribunal, probing into the Nishtar Park tragedy on Monday.
City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that city District Government Karachi (CDGK) in collaboration with Indian companies would establish 1000 call centres in the city.
Governor Sindh, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad has promulgated the Sindh prohibition on manufacture, sale and use of polythene bags ordinance, 2006 with immediate effect, which shall be deemed to have taken effect from May 01, 2006.
Aero Asia International Airlines has been taken over by a multinational group that is based in England. An agreement to this effect was signed last week at the head office of Aero Asia International by Zahoor Ahmed, chairman of regal group and Yaqoob Taba
Airblue will add another four, two wide body and two narrow body aircraft, to its existing fleet of five aircraft to take its fleet size to nine within the next twelve months.
Punjab Co-operatives Minister Colonel Muhammad Anwar (Retd) has said that the Punjab Co-operative Societies Act, 1925 is being amended to meet the present day needs. While addressing a press conference here on Monday, Anwar said that a bill of amended law
The Sindh Secretary for Population Welfare Department Muhammad Mohsin Qureshi has announced that Sindh government has decided to introduce a subject of population welfare in the academic syllabus of secondary and higher secondary levels with a view to int
The first-ever high profile exhibition on banking and financial market "International Bank and Finance Expo 2006" is scheduled to be held from July 21 to 23, 2006 at Karachi Expo Centre.