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Print - 2006-08-27
FPCCI team leaves for Bangladesh

FPCCI team leaves for Bangladesh

A 48-members trade team of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industries (FPCCI) headed by Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed on Saturday left for Bangladesh for holding Pakistan Bangladesh joint business council meeting.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
KCCI presidentship: BMG still undecided about candidate's name

KCCI presidentship: BMG still undecided about candidate's name

Businessmen Group (BMG) leader Siraj Kassim Teli has yet not decided the names of candidate for the seat of presidentship in forthcoming elections of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). Sources said that different names, including Maqsood Ism
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
'Sitara-e-Imtiaz' conferred on Saif Group chairman

'Sitara-e-Imtiaz' conferred on Saif Group chairman

On the occasion of the 59th Independence Day of Pakistan, President General Pervez Musharraf conferred "Sitara-e-Imtiaz" award upon Javed Saifullah Khan, chairman of the Saif Group of Companies for his meritorious services to the people of Pakistan
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Ibad and Arbab leave to perform Umrah

Ibad and Arbab leave to perform Umrah

There is political calm in the provincial capital as Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan and Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim have left for Saudi Arabia for Umrah with a small contingent of their supporters and advisers.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Full court reference

Full court reference

The Registrar High Court has informed that a full court reference on the sad demise of Muhammad Haleem former Chief Justice of Pakistan will be held on August 28 at 12:00 Noon in the court room of Sindh High Court. Justice Sabihuddin Ahmed, Chief Justice
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
GST scam: SHC puts off hearing on Zaraat bail petition

GST scam: SHC puts off hearing on Zaraat bail petition

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has postponed the hearing on the bail application filed by Raja Zaraat, the main suspect of the multi-million GST scam. Sources told Business Recorder on Friday that the hearing has been postponed up to September 4, 2006.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Bangladesh shipping team visits Port Qasim

Bangladesh shipping team visits Port Qasim

A 10-member delegation of the Bangladeshi Ministry of Shipping led by their Joint Secretary Nepal, Chandra Sarker visited Port Qasim (PQ). According to a press release of PQA, issued here on Saturday, the delegation evinced keen interest in the functions
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Careefour keen to set up $75 million hypermarket in Karachi

Careefour keen to set up $75 million hypermarket in Karachi

A multinational company Careefour is keen to set up a hypermarket in Karachi with a cost of $75 million, a high-level meeting was told here on Saturday. Sindh Chief Secretary Fazlur Rehman presided over the meeting held at his office Legenre Bruno, the re
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Prime Minister approves proposal to raise population welfare facilities

Prime Minister approves proposal to raise population welfare facilities

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday approved a proposal of the Ministry of Population Welfare to increase the number of 'lady health workers' to 0.1 million this year, and 0.15 million during next year to bring down population growth rate to 1.3 perce
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Power suspension notice

Power suspension notice

The power supply to the areas falling under the jurisdiction of Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) and Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) and Gujranwala Electric Supply Company (Gesco) will remain partially suspended on Sunday (August 27) from
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Master plan for mine workers

Master plan for mine workers

Provincial Minister for Mines and Minerals (M&M), Muhammad Sibtain Khan has directed the officers concerned of Mine Welfare Organisation to prepare a master plan for the welfare of mine workers.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Punjab government amends Nikahnama

Punjab government amends Nikahnama

The Punjab government has amended Nikahnama and makes a condition that both groom and bride would mention details of their previous marriage and children in the marriage papers in future.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Punjab government amends Nikahnama

Punjab government amends Nikahnama

The Punjab government has amended Nikahnama and makes a condition that both groom and bride would mention details of their previous marriage and children in the marriage papers in future.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
LSE and ISE sign Unified Trading System

LSE and ISE sign Unified Trading System

The Unique Identification Numbers (UIN) allocated to the investors of the stock exchanges is a totally secured arrangement and no one could have access to these numbers, ensuring complete security of the shares trading.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
LSE and ISE sign Unified Trading System

LSE and ISE sign Unified Trading System

The Unique Identification Numbers (UIN) allocated to the investors of the stock exchanges is a totally secured arrangement and no one could have access to these numbers, ensuring complete security of the shares trading.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
LSE and ISE sign Unified Trading System

LSE and ISE sign Unified Trading System

The Unique Identification Numbers (UIN) allocated to the investors of the stock exchanges is a totally secured arrangement and no one could have access to these numbers, ensuring complete security of the shares trading.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
PSM chief meets Balochistan governor

PSM chief meets Balochistan governor

Pakistan Steel Mills Chairman Lieutenant General Abdul Qayyum (Retd) called on Balochistan Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani here on Saturday and exchanged views on steel requirements in mega projects of the province.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Swedish groups keen to invest in Pakistan

Swedish groups keen to invest in Pakistan

Several Swedish business groups have shown interest for making investment in Pakistan due to the economic turnaround witnessed by the country in recent years.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Swedish groups keen to invest in Pakistan

Swedish groups keen to invest in Pakistan

Several Swedish business groups have shown interest for making investment in Pakistan due to the economic turnaround witnessed by the country in recent years.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Swedish groups keen to invest in Pakistan

Swedish groups keen to invest in Pakistan

Several Swedish business groups have shown interest for making investment in Pakistan due to the economic turnaround witnessed by the country in recent years.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Thar Express suspended for a month

Thar Express suspended for a month

Floods caused by heavy rains have killed at least 85 people in Rajasthan, and forced suspension of a train service to Pakistan. The "Thar Express", named after the Thar Desert, began service in February this year, and runs between Munabao in the Barmer di
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
''Mixed model'' suggested to replace TOO

''Mixed model'' suggested to replace TOO

A ''mixed model'', incorporating the strong points of both ''Continental'' and ''Anglo-Saxon'' models, has been suggested as replacement to the Trade Organisations Ordinance (TOO), 1961. There are some countries whose chamber systems incorporate character
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
'Mixed model' suggested to replace TOO

'Mixed model' suggested to replace TOO

A 'mixed model', incorporating the strong points of both 'Continental' and 'Anglo-Saxon' models, has been suggested as replacement to the Trade Organisations Ordinance (TOO), 1961. There are some countries whose chamber systems incorporate characteristics
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
'Mixed model' suggested to replace TOO

'Mixed model' suggested to replace TOO

A 'mixed model', incorporating the strong points of both 'Continental' and 'Anglo-Saxon' models, has been suggested as replacement to the Trade Organisations Ordinance (TOO), 1961. There are some countries whose chamber systems incorporate characteristics
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Indians in air security alert call detention a 'misunderstanding'

Indians in air security alert call detention a 'misunderstanding'

Twelve Indian men who arrived Saturday in Mumbai after being held in Amsterdam on suspicion of planning an airplane terrorist attack called the incident a "misunderstanding" and said they had no complaints about their treatment.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Besieged Sri Lanka enclave sees business as usual

Besieged Sri Lanka enclave sees business as usual

Being cut off by heavy fighting is nothing new for residents of Sri Lanka's besieged northern Jaffna peninsula. Two weeks into a new siege, they are returning to habits learned over two decades of civil war.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Saudi forces arrested 34 suspects before shootout

Saudi forces arrested 34 suspects before shootout

Saudi security forces arrested 34 suspected militants before laying siege to four gunmen in the Red Sea city of Jeddah on Monday, the interior ministry said Saturday. The four surrendered after a shootout with security forces, who encircled a building whe
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Six Bangladeshi soldiers die in Ivory Coast accident

Six Bangladeshi soldiers die in Ivory Coast accident

Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers have been killed and 11 injured in a road accident in Ivory Coast hours after arriving for duty in the war-divided West African state, the United Nations said on Saturday.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Two bombs injure four in Turkish city

Two bombs injure four in Turkish city

Two bombs exploded in the southern Turkish city of Adana late on Friday, injuring four people, state news agency Anatolian reported. The first bomb was placed outside a bank while the second exploded five minutes later at an office block in the centre of
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Security forces kill four in southern Russia siege

Security forces kill four in southern Russia siege

Security forces killed four people in an area near Chechnya on Saturday, a day after a top intelligence official said violence was spreading throughout the Northern Caucasus region.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Acid rain affects large swathes of China

Acid rain affects large swathes of China

Acid rain caused by sulphur dioxide spewed from factories and power plants affected a third of China's vast land mass last year, posing a threat to food safety, Xinhua news agency said citing a parliamentary report.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Israel and Lebanon hail EU troop pledge

Israel and Lebanon hail EU troop pledge

Israel and Lebanon on Saturday both welcomed an EU pledge to contribute up to 7,000 troops to a beefed-up UN peacekeeping mission capable of enforcing the fragile truce with Shiite militants of Hezbollah.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Australia pledges police to East Timor UN mission

Australia pledges police to East Timor UN mission

Australia said on Saturday it would contribute up to 130 police to a new UN mission in East Timor, in addition to troops sent to restore order after a wave of violence in the fledgling nation three months ago.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan to host Saarc technical meeting

Pakistan to host Saarc technical meeting

Pakistan is hosting the second meeting of the Saarc technical committee on science, technology and meteorology, from August 28 to 29 in Islamabad. The delegation - from member countries - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka have start
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan to host Saarc technical meeting

Pakistan to host Saarc technical meeting

Pakistan is hosting the second meeting of the Saarc technical committee on science, technology and meteorology, from August 28 to 29 in Islamabad. The delegation - from member countries - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka have start
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf reaffirms support to Kashmir cause

Musharraf reaffirms support to Kashmir cause

President General Pervez Musharraf has reiterated the unwavering commitment of Pakistan to the cause of Kashmir, saying the government would continue to provide diplomatic, political and moral support to the Kashmiris for resolution of the dispute in acco
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf reaffirms support to Kashmir cause

Musharraf reaffirms support to Kashmir cause

President General Pervez Musharraf has reiterated the unwavering commitment of Pakistan to the cause of Kashmir, saying the government would continue to provide diplomatic, political and moral support to the Kashmiris for resolution of the dispute in acco
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Mirwaiz vows to lead movement to its logical end

Mirwaiz vows to lead movement to its logical end

Speaking from the pulpit of historical Faiz Panah shrine in occupied South Kashmir's Tral township, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of Hurriyat Conference vowed "to lead the freedom movement to its logical end."
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
SBP sells Rs 16.6 billion treasury bills

SBP sells Rs 16.6 billion treasury bills

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) sold Treasury Bills worth Rs 16,600 million on Saturday in a five-day repo operation at 8.35 percent to mop up funds from the money market.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
SBP sells Rs 16.6 billion treasury bills

SBP sells Rs 16.6 billion treasury bills

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) sold Treasury Bills worth Rs 16,600 million on Saturday in a five-day repo operation at 8.35 percent to mop up funds from the money market.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
SBP sells Rs 16.6 billion treasury bills

SBP sells Rs 16.6 billion treasury bills

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) sold Treasury Bills worth Rs 16,600 million on Saturday in a five-day repo operation at 8.35 percent to mop up funds from the money market.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
SBP sells Rs 16.6 billion treasury bills

SBP sells Rs 16.6 billion treasury bills

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) sold Treasury Bills worth Rs 16,600 million on Saturday in a five-day repo operation at 8.35 percent to mop up funds from the money market.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Two French soldiers among 25 killed in Afghanistan

Two French soldiers among 25 killed in Afghanistan

Two French soldiers were killed in an ambush in eastern Afghanistan while separate air strikes in the south killed 23 militants, including a known Taliban commander, military officials said on Saturday.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Two French soldiers among 25 killed in Afghanistan

Two French soldiers among 25 killed in Afghanistan

Two French soldiers were killed in an ambush in eastern Afghanistan while separate air strikes in the south killed 23 militants, including a known Taliban commander, military officials said on Saturday.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Prime Minister launches micro loans scheme in quake zone

Prime Minister launches micro loans scheme in quake zone

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday formally launched the Khushhali Bank''s (KB) ''micro-loan'' product, designed with government''s financial support to provide interest-free start-up loans to facilitate income stabilisation in earthquake affected ar
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Prime Minister launches micro loans scheme in quake zone

Prime Minister launches micro loans scheme in quake zone

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday formally launched the Khushhali Bank's (KB) 'micro-loan' product, designed with government's financial support to provide interest-free start-up loans to facilitate income stabilisation in earthquake affected areas.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Prime Minister launches micro loans scheme in quake zone

Prime Minister launches micro loans scheme in quake zone

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday formally launched the Khushhali Bank's (KB) 'micro-loan' product, designed with government's financial support to provide interest-free start-up loans to facilitate income stabilisation in earthquake affected areas.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Ahmadinejad inaugurates nuclear facility

Ahmadinejad inaugurates nuclear facility

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insisted on Saturday that Iran "is no threat to Israel", as he inaugurated a heavy water production plant just five days before UN Security Council deadline to suspend sensitive nuclear fuel cycle work.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Ahmadinejad inaugurates nuclear facility

Ahmadinejad inaugurates nuclear facility

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insisted on Saturday that Iran "is no threat to Israel", as he inaugurated a heavy water production plant just five days before UN Security Council deadline to suspend sensitive nuclear fuel cycle work.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Lightning strike delays space shuttle's launch

Lightning strike delays space shuttle's launch

NASA has delayed Sunday's planned launch of the space shuttle Atlantis for 24 hours to assess possible damage from a lightning strike on the ship's Florida launch pad, the US space agency said on Saturday.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Mobilink opens Advanced Network Operations Centre

Mobilink opens Advanced Network Operations Centre

Mobilink, Pakistan's leader in cellular services and part of the Orascom Telecom group, on Saturday inaugurated advanced Network Operations Centre in Lahore to monitor nation-wide cell sites and raise efficiency levels to address network and customer issu
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Accumulated rainwater cleaning continues in Karachi

Accumulated rainwater cleaning continues in Karachi

The cleaning of different roads and streets in the city from accumulated rainwater has continued through the day in Karachi city, but the cloudy weather affected the campaign. However, most residents of Karachi thanked Allah for His mercy in sparing the c
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Karachi stinking as contractors fail to lift garbage

Karachi stinking as contractors fail to lift garbage

Since the privatisation of solid waste management, the entire city has emerged as garbage dumping spots at its each nook and corner. For days, garbage remains rotating on roads and streets, while the private firms have failed since their contracts with th
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
All set for MMA Nishtar Park rally

All set for MMA Nishtar Park rally

The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) on Saturday finalised arrangements for holding its grand public gathering at Nishtar Park, in connection with its country-wide protest against poverty, joblessness, secularism, amendments to Hudood Ordinance, showing soli
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
OUP's book signing ceremony today

OUP's book signing ceremony today

As part of the special activities planned for the ongoing countrywide books festival, Oxford University Press is organising an author book signing session with Brigadier A.R. Siddiqi (Retd), Muhammad Reza Kazimi, and Jeelani Bano on Sunday (August 27).
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Ban on teachers union condemned

Ban on teachers union condemned

Teachers unions and political parties have strongly condemned the imposition of ban on Teachers Union, Police torture on protesting teachers and their arrests and demanded their immediate release.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (August 26, 2006) and the forecast for Sunday (August 27, 2006).
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Aspects of Pakistan movement highlighted

Aspects of Pakistan movement highlighted

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's vision and thrust for modern knowledge should be the order of the day, as this is the only key for rapid and sustainable economic and social development of Pakistan, said renowned leader of Pakistan Movement and Federal Minister Mahm
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (August 26, 2006).

Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
HEC announces scholarships

HEC announces scholarships

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced fully-funded scholarships to be offered to Pakistani students by the Cuban government for pursuing graduate studies in General Comprehensive Medicine (equivalent to MBBS), in leading Cuban medical instit
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (August 26, 2006).

Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Militants threaten to kill tribal elders

Militants threaten to kill tribal elders

Pro-Taliban militants in Pakistan warned on Saturday they would behead some 30 tribal elders if they continued "spying" for US forces in neighbouring Afghanistan, officials said.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (August 26, 2006).

Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (August 26, 2006) and for Sunday (August 27, 2006).
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan not colluding with Taliban: US general

Pakistan not colluding with Taliban: US general

The Pakistan government is not colluding with the Taliban, although some rebels come from across the border to fight in Afghanistan, the US commander for the region said on Saturday.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
British Airways flight diverted over oven smoke alert

British Airways flight diverted over oven smoke alert

A British Airways (BA) flight from London's Heathrow airport to Denver, Colorado was diverted to Iceland on Saturday after smoke started pouring from an oven in the aircraft's rear kitchen.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Italy to send 1,000 troops to Lebanon

Italy to send 1,000 troops to Lebanon

Italy will send its first 800 to 1,000 troops to Lebanon on Tuesday to join a UN peacekeeping force there, a defence ministry source said on Saturday.
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Duty on black cabs reduced to 20 percent

Duty on black cabs reduced to 20 percent

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has reduced customs duty, to 20 percent, on import of the much-talked about ''Black Cabs'' in Combined Built Unit (CBU) condition, to be imported by Prime Transport Limited (PTL), a Karachi based company, official source
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Duty on black cabs reduced to 20 percent

Duty on black cabs reduced to 20 percent

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has reduced customs duty, to 20 percent, on import of the much-talked about 'Black Cabs' in Combined Built Unit (CBU) condition, to be imported by Prime Transport Limited (PTL), a Karachi based company, official sources
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (August 26, 2006).

Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Duty on black cabs reduced to 20 percent

Duty on black cabs reduced to 20 percent

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has reduced customs duty, to 20 percent, on import of the much-talked about 'Black Cabs' in Combined Built Unit (CBU) condition, to be imported by Prime Transport Limited (PTL), a Karachi based company, official sources
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Grandsons, Balaach Marri also killed

Grandsons, Balaach Marri also killed

Two grandsons of Akbar Bugti, Ali and Brahamdagh, and Balaach Marri along with more than 50 tribesmen were also confirmed to be among those killed in Kohlu operation on Saturday, private TV channels reported. Meanwhile, after the news firing were reported
Published 27 Aug, 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 (August 26, 2006).

Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Grandsons, Balaach Marri also killed

Grandsons, Balaach Marri also killed

Two grandsons of Akbar Bugti, Ali and Brahamdagh, and Balaach Marri along with more than 50 tribesmen were also confirmed to be among those killed in Kohlu operation on Saturday, private TV channels reported. Meanwhile, after the news firing were reported
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (August 26, 2006).

Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
ADB loans Bangladesh $96 million

ADB loans Bangladesh $96 million

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to lend Bangladesh $96.1 million to help fund a rural infrastructure and local governance development project. The total cost of the project is estimated at $260.5 million, with the government contributing $78.3 million
Published 27 Aug, 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 (August 26, 2006).

Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Indus in medium flood at Kotri

Indus in medium flood at Kotri

Sindh Irrigation and Power Department on Saturday said that the Left Bank Outfall Drain (LBOD) system was remained under heavy pressure of the flood. Over topping/breaches were reported in some drains of the system. Along LBOD the flow level was high with
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Indus in medium flood at Kotri

Indus in medium flood at Kotri

Sindh Irrigation and Power Department on Saturday said that the Left Bank Outfall Drain (LBOD) system was remained under heavy pressure of the flood. Over topping/breaches were reported in some drains of the system. Along LBOD the flow level was high with
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 26, 2006).

Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Indus in medium flood at Kotri

Indus in medium flood at Kotri

Sindh Irrigation and Power Department on Saturday said that the Left Bank Outfall Drain (LBOD) system was remained under heavy pressure of the flood. Over topping/breaches were reported in some drains of the system. Along LBOD the flow level was high with
Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 26, 2006).

Published 27 Aug, 2006 12:00am
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