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Print - 2006-08-17
US Stocks: Wednesday's unofficial close

US Stocks: Wednesday's unofficial close

US stocks gained on Wednesday as a tame increase in core consumer prices suggested that the Federal Reserve may choose to keep interest rates unchanged in the short term. Apparel retailers were in the spotlight after Abercrombie & Fitch Co posted a strong
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Chinese shares higher

Chinese shares higher

Chinese shares closed 1.3 percent higher on Wednesday, with metals stocks posting solid gains as investors hoped lower raw material costs would bring higher profits for producers.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
FTSE ends flat as British Energy hit

FTSE ends flat as British Energy hit

Britain's leading shares closed little changed on Wednesday as pressure from a raft of stocks trading ex-dividend and a fall for power generator British Energy was countered by buoyant miners and renewed hopes of a pause for interest rates.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
WGC sees favourable gold investment climate

WGC sees favourable gold investment climate

The global uncertainty in the economic and geopolitical arenas should continue to foster strong investment in gold throughout 2006, but a more stable price scenario would be needed to turn falling demand for gold jewellery, the World Gold Council (WGC) sa
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Chile posts record copper exports

Chile posts record copper exports

The value of Chile's copper exports more than doubled in July from a year earlier to a record $3.291 billion as prices for the metal stayed high, according to central bank figures released Wednesday.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Oil falls below $72 as US data fails to surprise

Oil falls below $72 as US data fails to surprise

Oil fell over $1 to below $72 on Wednesday as weekly figures showed US crude stocks fell in line with expectations, easing supply concerns after the partial shutdown of the country's largest oilfield last week.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Morocco to import 20,000 tonnes of US wheat

Morocco to import 20,000 tonnes of US wheat

Morocco has awarded licences for the import of 20,000 tonnes of US soft wheat to Cargill Maroc, a subsidiary of one of the leading US trading houses, the state grains agency ONICL announced on Wednesday.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton settles lower

New York cotton settles lower

Cotton futures settled lower Wednesday on late speculative sales and the market could trade in a band while waiting for fresh leads over the next few sessions, brokers said.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
London coffee hits new high

London coffee hits new high

London robusta coffee futures settled up on Wednesday after rising over 4 percent to a fresh 6-1/2-year high on speculative buying amid supply tightness, dealers said. "It's large spec buying," one dealer said.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Nickel at record high

Nickel at record high

Nickel ended at a new record high of $29,200 a tonne on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on Wednesday, rising over six percent as inventories dwindle. "Nobody is bearish...it feels as if all the base metals could go higher again," an LME trader said.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Gold rebounds in Europe

Gold rebounds in Europe

Gold rebounded back in Europe on Wednesday as the dollar skidded lower after US industrial production was lower than expected, adding to the view that US economic growth is slowing.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee jumps

US MIDDAY: coffee jumps

New York Board of Trade benchmark coffee futures climbed more than 3 percent to a six-day peak Wednesday, felled by speculative buying and short-covering, traders said.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa firmer

US MIDDAY: cocoa firmer

US cocoa futures ended on higher ground Wednesday, boosted by a combination of currency-related activity, speculative buying and limited producer selling, traders said.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar falters

US MIDDAY: sugar falters

Raw sugar prices buckled from late commodity fund sales to finish Wednesday near session lows and the market may just consolidate near levels representing an 8-1/2 month low, brokers said.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn gains

US MIDDAY: corn gains

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade gained early on Wednesday with brisk demand, firm cash basis markets and slow farmer selling lending support, traders said. Support also surfaced amid a short-covering bounce as the market had fallen into oversol
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat lower

US MIDDAY: wheat lower

Wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were quietly lower at midmorning on Wednesday, retreating from early advances on a lack of momentum, traders said. Prices opened higher, following as Kansas City Board of Trade wheat rebounded from oversold cond
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper down

US MIDDAY: copper down

Copper futures in New York opened lower Wednesday on news of advances in talks between striking workers and management at Chile's Escondida mine, which may pave the way for a labour settlement at the world's largest copper mine, sources said.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya steady

US MIDDAY: soya steady

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures were steady by Wednesday's midsession as prices stabilised after this week's slide to an 8-1/2 month low, traders said.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rallies

US MIDDAY: gold rallies

US gold futures advanced early on Wednesday, after several US economic reports strengthened the view that the Federal Reserve would hold interest rates steady in September and pushed the dollar lower, traders said.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Four bodies recovered from canal

Four bodies recovered from canal

The bodies of a person were recovered here late Tuesday who committed suicide by drowning in a nearby canal. According to Bhera police, Sajjad of Hazoorpur village was depressed due to domestic disputes. On August 14, he took his two daughters Sajida (6),
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
New vegetable market in Multan

New vegetable market in Multan

Punjab Agri Marketing Minister Rana Qasim Noon has disclosed that a modern fruit and vegetable market will be developed in Multan over 200 acres of land.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Doctor leaves towel in woman's abdomen during operation

Doctor leaves towel in woman's abdomen during operation

A woman has alleged that a female surgeon left a towel in her abdomen during caesarean delivery at a private hospital in Lahore on February 16, 2006. Later, the same surgeon demanded Rs 40,000 for removing the towel.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Pakistani businessmen invited to invest in Kenya

Pakistani businessmen invited to invest in Kenya

Kenyan High Commissioner to Pakistan Mrs Mishi Masika Mwatsahu has said that her government has adopted a liberal policy for attracting foreign investment and establishment of joint ventures in Kenya. Addressing the members of Surgical Instrument Manufact
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
South Punjab: government urged to provide relief to flood victims

South Punjab: government urged to provide relief to flood victims

The leaders of Pakistan Seraiki Party (PSP) has warned the Waderas, Feudal lords, and politicians of Seraiki zone who were supporting the present regime and getting concessions and privileges from the rulers, they could not get any shelter when a flood of
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
A victory for Hizbollah, Syria and Iran

A victory for Hizbollah, Syria and Iran

You have to be down in Beirut with the Hizbollah amid this terrifying destruction--way south of the Litani river, in the territory from which Israel once vowed to expel them--to realise the nature of the past month of war and of its enormous political sig
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
A surprise indeed

A surprise indeed

As per PTV Khabarnama on August 10th, the Prime Minister met a large group of Muslim Leaguers and explained to them the mission, vision and philosophy of the Quaid-i-Azam. Some showed surprise but it was speechless! Interestingly, those who spoke and led
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Appeal against winding up of ICP

Appeal against winding up of ICP

ICP is an autonomous body and has reportedly earned more than Rs 430 million profit during the FY 2005-06. Winding up of such a profitable institution is not a wise decision in any case. It has also been reported that some of the shareholders of ICP have
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Crafting right policies

Crafting right policies

In spite of criticism being levelled by many politicians, I agree with President Musharraf when he says that three rebel Baloch Sardars have been pampered unnecessarily for 40 years, though they have been hurting their own people and the nation as well.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
'Ghost entities on Sales Tax roster': CBR clarification

'Ghost entities on Sales Tax roster': CBR clarification

The Central Board of Revenue has communicated the following clarification in response to the editorial titled "Ghost entities on Sales Tax roster", published in the Business Recorder dated 16th August 2006.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Recriminations in Israel after Lebanon ceasefire

Recriminations in Israel after Lebanon ceasefire

Bitter infighting has erupted within the Israeli ruling elite following the implementation of the ceasefire in Lebanon on Monday. The inability of the Israeli military to destroy Hezbollah despite its ferocious month-long bombardment has been widely regar
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Towards rule of law

Towards rule of law

Inaugurating an international judicial conference in Islamabad last Friday, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said that all institutions of the state must play their due role to ensure access to justice for all, rich and poor alike, since the rule of law is the
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Mass transit system for Karachi

Mass transit system for Karachi

The Planning Commission has given approval to a Rs 5 billion phased, public-private partnership mass transit system for Karachi under PSDP, which will be extended later to other major cities of the country, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad etc to p
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Cop gunned down

Cop gunned down

A gang of eight armed persons shot dead a police head constable, his wife, daughter and a 15-day grand son in the wee hours on Wednesday.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Expo on ceramic traditions opens today

Expo on ceramic traditions opens today

An exhibition titled "Tale of the Tile": the Ceramic Traditions of Pakistan, organised by Mohatta Palace Museum, will be formally inaugurated at the museum after eight weeks of public previews here on Thursday. Pakistan Muslim League Chairman Chaudhry Shu
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
China trade fair for fabrics, accessories from October 25

China trade fair for fabrics, accessories from October 25

Inter-textile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2006, scheduled for October 25-28 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, is set to be one of the most dynamic and varied trade fairs for businesses interested in the accessories sector, the organisers Messers
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Elimination of child labour planned

Elimination of child labour planned

District Co-ordination Committee (DCC) has decided to mobilise all resources to curb menace of child labour and combat the challenge through effective monitoring, said District Nazim Rawalpindi Raja Javed Ikhlas.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
US citizens thank Pakistan for foiling plane bomb plot

US citizens thank Pakistan for foiling plane bomb plot

A number of American citizens have written letters expressing their gratitude to Pakistan for its important role in foiling the alleged British airline bomb plot and helping in the broader war on terror.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Any extraditions from Pakistan some way off: Britain

Any extraditions from Pakistan some way off: Britain

Moves to extradite any British citizens arrested in Pakistan in connection with a plot to blow up transatlantic airliners were some way off, a British High Commission official in Islamabad said on Wednesday.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
AJK plans to launch micro credit scheme

AJK plans to launch micro credit scheme

Azad Jammu & Kashmir government has chalked out a comprehensive plan to provide job opportunities to the unemployed educated youth under the spirit to overcome the unemployment problem in the area under a phased programme, official sources said.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Nawaz demands polls under interim set-up

Nawaz demands polls under interim set-up

Former Prime Minster Nawaz Sahrif has said that free, fair and transparent elections under 'dictator rule' seem to be a joke, saying that elections should be held under neutral set-up. In an interview with a private TV he said that engineered elections wo
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Renovation of Wazir Mansion reviewed

Renovation of Wazir Mansion reviewed

Sindh Chief Secretary, Fazl-ur-Rehman on Wednesday held two consecutive meetings in which promotion of cultural activities at Jehangir Kothari Parade, Clifton and its surroundings besides proposals and suggestions for renovation and reconstruction of Wazi
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Recovery of kidnapped E&T officials demanded

Recovery of kidnapped E&T officials demanded

Family members of two personnel of Excise & Taxation Department, who were abducted while performing their official duties, 45 days ago held a demonstration here on Wednesday to press the government for their immediate recovery.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Toba Tek Singh jail construction to complete by year-end

Toba Tek Singh jail construction to complete by year-end

The construction of district jail Toba Tek Singh would be completed by the end of this year with an amount of Rs 98.635 million. Punjab Minister for Communication & Works, Chaudhry Zaheer-ud-Din Khan stated this while presiding over a meeting here on Wedn
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Sewing machines import from India opposed

Sewing machines import from India opposed

Convenor, LCCI Standing Committee on Cottage Industry and Chairman Lahore Sewing Machine Manufacturers and Traders Group (LSMMTG), Ghulam Sarwar Malik rejected the demand of importing sewing machines from India and urged the government not to allow its im
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
'Development process going on in Balochistan'

'Development process going on in Balochistan'

Raziq Bugti spokesman government of Balochistan on Wednesday said that developmental process was smoothly going on in Balochistan and soon the area would be developed like other provinces. Talking to a private TV channel, he said every process takes time
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Road safety education programme launched

Road safety education programme launched

The Road Sector Development Directorate (RSDD) and Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) have launched a road safety education program in Sindh.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Workshop on developing silverware held

Workshop on developing silverware held

A two-week long workshop on 'Developing Silverware' as a new product line for export market held under the aegis of a Smeda-run project Ahan (Aik Hunar, Aik Nagar) concluded here at Beacon house National University (BNU) with the note of high appreciation
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Furniture fair in Tokyo

Furniture fair in Tokyo

International Furniture Fair will be held in Tokyo from November 22 to 25 this year. Pakistani exporters of home furnishing, furniture, carpets and rugs, decorative items will attend the fair.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Notice served

Notice served

A member of the Lahore High Court Bar Association has served a legal notice to executive director Lahore Arts Council (LAC) asking him to stop holding of a competition of songs on Mehndi scheduled for August 19.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
'Forests effectual to enhance national economy'

'Forests effectual to enhance national economy'

District Nazim Lakki Marwat, Humayun Saifullah Khan has urged upon social, political and welfare organisations to plant more trees as forests play vital role in enhancing the national economy besides sustaining life on earth.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Mangoes export fetches $24 million

Mangoes export fetches $24 million

As many as 82,059 metric tons of mango were exported from the country during the out going financial year earning a foreign exchange of $24 million and capturing over 10.10 percent share in the world market. This was disclosed in a meeting held here on We
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
ARD meeting on August 21

ARD meeting on August 21

Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) Chairman, Makhdoom Amin Fahim has convened an important meeting of the Alliance on August 21. ARD Secretary General Iqbal Zafar Jhagra said in a statement on Wednesday that the meeting would be held at the centr
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Killer hanged

Killer hanged

A condemned prisoner Mushtaq Ahmed (58) was hanged in New Central Prison on Wednesday morning. His execution was deferred thrice when the deceased's family agreed for reconciliation. Jail superintendent told.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Five-star hotel to be constructed in Multan

Five-star hotel to be constructed in Multan

A five-star hotel will be built near Qalma Chowk in the heart of the city as per plan of Punjab government to facilitate the foreigners, International sports teams, mediamen, delegations and travellers. The district government has started taking prelimina
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Signing ceremony

Signing ceremony

A signing ceremony between Mepco, a subsidiary of Wapda and a syndicate comprising Citibank, Allied Bank and Bank Alfalah for a loan of Rs 1500 million will be held on Thursday (August 17) in the committee room of Wapda House. Chairman Wapda and members o
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Benazir pays tributes to Justice Haleem

Benazir pays tributes to Justice Haleem

Former prime minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Benazir Bhutto has paid rich tributes to former chief justice of Pakistan Justice Mohammad Haleem, who died in Karachi on Friday last at the age of 81.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Bad law and order situation flayed

Bad law and order situation flayed

The residents of Street No 2 Cavalry ground, while expressing their concern over deteriorating law and order situation in the area, have demanded police high-ups to ensure protection of life and property of its law-abiding citizens.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Hafiz Saeed's detention: notice issued to Punjab home secretary

Hafiz Saeed's detention: notice issued to Punjab home secretary

The Lahore High Court (LHC) while issuing notice to the Punjab home secretary for August 23, has directed him to submit a detailed report in a petition filed against house arrest of Jammat-ud-Dua chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Special teams formed to check price hike

Special teams formed to check price hike

Special teams comprising CMIT members and magistrates have been formed to conduct raids at the markets and bazaars for checking the prices of daily use items.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Kasuri for permanent solution to Middle East crisis

Kasuri for permanent solution to Middle East crisis

Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri has underlined the need for unity, co-operation and better understanding to achieve long-lasting peace and prosperity in Middle East, adding this could be achieved by resolving the issue of occupied lands by Israel
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Emaar to boost real estate industry

Emaar to boost real estate industry

Emaar Properties, one of the world's largest real estate companies, now with a growing presence in Pakistan, is set to give a boost to the local real estate industry with undertakings in the country. MD Emaar Pakistan, Mohammed Al Falasi in a message said
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Human head causes panic

Human head causes panic

A human head of some unknown youth was found outside the Defence Secretariat, which caused panic in the area. Police took the head into its custody and started investigation. Eyewitnesses said sweeper found it at about 4 pm from a garbage dump on Wednesda
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
System to curb mobile phone snatching soon

System to curb mobile phone snatching soon

Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Major General Shahzada Alam Malik (Retd) has said that a technical system will soon be in place to curb mobile phone snatching with the help of all cellular mobile operators, City Police Liaison Committe
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
POL's earnings may be increased to Rs 6.48 billion

POL's earnings may be increased to Rs 6.48 billion

After witnessing a 51 percent growth in bottom-line during FY05, Pakistan Oilfields Limited's (POL's) earnings for FY06 are expected to surge by 72 percent to Rs 6.48 billion, which translates into an earning per share (EPS) of Rs 32.89 as against a PAT a
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
POL's earnings may be increased to Rs 6.48 billion

POL's earnings may be increased to Rs 6.48 billion

After witnessing a 51 percent growth in bottom-line during FY05, Pakistan Oilfields Limited's (POL's) earnings for FY06 are expected to surge by 72 percent to Rs 6.48 billion, which translates into an earning per share (EPS) of Rs 32.89 as against a PAT a
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Kudwai elected IIA (Karachi) president

Kudwai elected IIA (Karachi) president

In recently held elections of Institute of Internal Auditors, USA, (Karachi Chapter), Ausaf Ahmed Kudwai was elected as Chapter President for the year 2006-07. Kudwai is currently the senior audit manager of Pakistan and Middle East Caltex Oil (Pak) Ltd.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
CDGK documentary on road safety delayed

CDGK documentary on road safety delayed

Despite the City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal's approval, the concerned authorities of the city government have been deliberately delaying a Rs 0.5 million project for making 10 documentary films on road safety education for general public, sources in the cit
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Rs 20 million VAP implemented at Karachi Fish Harbour

Rs 20 million VAP implemented at Karachi Fish Harbour

Over Rs 20 million Vendor Assurance Programme (VAP) has been implemented at the Karachi Fish Harbour, which would maintain the momentum of the seafood exports to EU catering to the reservations regarding harbour conditions.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Arbab for effective monitoring of development schemes

Arbab for effective monitoring of development schemes

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim on Wednesday said that there would be effective monitoring of development schemes in the communication sector on which six billion rupees would be spent during the current financial year.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Improvement in water management recommended

Improvement in water management recommended

The experts of agriculture have recommended improvement in the development and management of water for agriculture to meet the growing demand for food, alleviation of poverty and sustainable economic growth.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (August 16, 2006) and the forecast for Thursday (August 17, 2006).
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Mirani Dam to be completed next month

Mirani Dam to be completed next month

Mirani Dam located in Balochistan near Turbat will be completed next month at a cost of Rs 4.25 billion. Member (Water) Wapda, Muhammad Mushtaq Chaudhary told APP here on Wednesday that Mirani Dam with a capacity of 377 cusecs water after its successful c
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Wednesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Bait-ul-Maal grants enhanced

Bait-ul-Maal grants enhanced

Punjab Bait-ul-Maal Minister Ijaz Shafi has said that with poverty alleviation a top priority, the government has enhanced the grant of Bait-ul-Maal Committee in the province, so that the needy people can be rehabilitated on permanent basis.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Wednesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

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
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (August 16, 2006).

Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

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
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (August 16, 2006).

Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Gulf Air to expand activities in region

Gulf Air to expand activities in region

Gulf Air - the national carrier of Sultanate of Oman is looking for expanding its activities in the region to improve its business to strengthen the country's economy, said ambassador of Oman to Pakistan, Mohammed Bin Said Bin Mohammed Al-Lanati, in a pre
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Children reunite with parents

Children reunite with parents

National Highways & Motorway police have reunited four lost children with their parents, says a press release issued on Wednesday. The Motorway police found four children from different locations during their routine patrolling.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
100,775 villages electrified by June

100,775 villages electrified by June

Federal Minister for Water and Power, Liaqat Ali Jatoi told The National Assembly on Wednesday that there are 1,00,775 villages out of 1,27,568, which have been electrified by June 2006.
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

Tuesday proved to be another opposition's day both in the National Assembly and the Senate. After the Independence Day break, the opposition members looked grittier to bank on the opportunity the Supreme Court detailed verdict in Pakistan Steel Mills priv
Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (August 16, 2006).

Published 17 Aug, 2006 12:00am
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