News Archives for Print - 2006-09-02

Print - 2006-09-02

Sanofi-Aventis issues profit warning

French pharmaceutical group Sanofi-Aventis issued a profit warning on Friday owing to competition in the US for its blockbuster blood-thinner Plavix from a generic drug.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

South Korean April-June growth slows

South Korea's economy in April-June grew at its slowest quarter-on-quarter rate for over a year, hindered by weakness in the construction sector and reduced farm output, the central bank said Friday.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Russia mulls easing of plane import tariffs

Russia's Transport Ministry is to recommend easing import tarrifs on foreign airliners in an effort to improve aviation safety, daily business newspaper Vedomosti said on Friday.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Deutsche Bank won't buy Commerzbank or Postbank

Deutsche Bank AG said it is on the acquisition trail after recently buying two banks in Germany, but ruled out buying domestic rivals Commerzbank or Deutsche Postbank.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

India's GDP growth likely above seven percent: finance minister

India's economy is likely to have grown more than 7 percent year-on-year in the April-June quarter and should expand by the same pace in the July-September quarter, its finance minister said on Thursday.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

French new car registrations stable in August

French new car registrations were stable in August, with a first rise in sales of French made cars since January 2005, while the cumulative eight months data remained down, the CCFA industry group said on Friday.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Computer beauties and beasts line up in Berlin

Rainer Wingender has lost count of the computers he has "modded". "The Beast, Blue Laser Boy, Max Depth," he begins, trying to remember all their names. Wingender is one of a growing number of so-called case modders - people who radically change the look,

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Collins & Aikman files reorganisation plan

Bankrupt US auto interiors supplier Collins & Aikman Corp late on Wednesday filed a reorganisation plan calling for its emergence from court protection as a stand-alone company.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Volkswagen seeks to put 11,000 Brazil staff on paid leave

Volkswagen has applied to put 11,000 staff in Brazil on paid leave should a strike at its main plant there cripple production at other facilities, Europe's biggest carmaker said on Friday.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

New airport to cut energy costs for Thai Airways

Flag carrier Thai Airways International said Friday Bangkok's new international airport, set to open later this month, would help the airline cut more than 26 million dollars in fuel costs a year.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Asia Pacific airline body calls for review of security steps

Security measures imposed after British police foiled an alleged plot to blow up planes are causing passengers anxiety and should be reviewed, an Asia-Pacific airline body said Friday.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Malaysian shares climb

Malaysian share prices closed firmer as investors welcomed the government's corporate tax reduction plan in the 2007 Budget, dealers said. They said the market is likely to firm further next week after investors have fully digested the contents of the 200

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Philippines stocks soar

Philippines share prices closed 0.74 percent higher on Friday on follow-through buying after solid second quarter growth figures gave investor confidence a boost, dealers said. The economy grew 5.5 percent in the second quarter, underpinning expectations

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Hong Kong shares hit six-year high

Hong Kong stocks hit a six-year high on Friday as Cheung Kong and other property shares augmented their gains this week after tame US inflation data boosted hopes that the Federal Reserve would not need to raise interest rates any time soon.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

US stocks dip before jobs data

US stocks retreated on Thursday, with investors hesitant to make big bets on equities before Friday's jobs report and as retailers reported mixed sales for August. But the three major US stock indexes posted gains for the month, with the Nasdaq up 4.4 per

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

US Treasuries gain on economic data

US Treasuries rose on Thursday, extending a summer rally on subdued economic data and comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke left investors relaxed about the outlook for inflation.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

US Treasuries gain on economic data

US Treasuries rose on Thursday, extending a summer rally on subdued economic data and comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke left investors relaxed about the outlook for inflation.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Indonesian shares rally

Indonesian shares prices closed 0.92 percent higher on Friday led by interest rate-sensitive stocks after the release of positive consumer price index (CPI) figures, dealers said. They said the inflation figures for August of 0.33 percent from 0.45 percen

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Thai share prices rise

Thai share prices closed 0.80 percent higher on Friday as investors reacted positively to the country's easing inflation rate, which fell to a 14-month low of 3.8 percent in August, dealers said. They said investors chased gains in the banking, energy and

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Singapore stocks jump

Singapore share prices closed 0.37 percent higher on Friday but gains were capped amid cautiousness over the next policy move by the US Federal Reserve, dealers said. They said that investors were sidelined as they adopted a "wait-and-see" approach until

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Nikkei edges lower

The Nikkei average nudged down 0.04 percent on Friday as investors took profits in recent gainers such as Toshiba Corp, although trade was relatively slow ahead of a closely watched US jobs report.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Indian stocks up

Indian share prices closed up 0.68 percent on Friday, on bargain hunting as mutual funds made selective sstock purchases, dealers said. They said buying interest was seen in automobile, banking and tea stocks after the settlement of the August derivatives

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Chinese shares weaken

Chinese shares ended down 1.32 percent on Friday after climbing for six trading days, and after the end of the official interim earnings period left investors with few trading cues.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Swiss franc slightly up

The Swiss franc edged higher against the dollar and was largely unchanged against other currencies in early trade on Friday ahead of the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data and the US employment report due later in the session.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Chinese yuan consolidates

Chinese yuan consolidated against the dollar on Friday but still set a fresh post-revaluation, intra-day high for the fourth straight day. A few minutes before the close, the yuan hit 7.9524, its highest level since it was revalued by 2.1 percent and depe

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Dollar slips before US jobs report

The dollar slipped from a six-week high against the yen on Friday as the market awaited the monthly US jobs report later in the session for clues on whether the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Dollar edges up

The dollar crept higher on Thursday after a batch of US economic data landed largely in line with expectations, prompting a bout of position squaring before Friday's keenly awaited US employment report.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Asian currencies touch firmer

Asian currencies were a touch firmer ahead of key US jobs numbers due later on Friday, with the Philippine peso extending this week's rally to hit a four-year peak against the dollar. The peso rose as far as 50.70 per United States dollar, taking its gain

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Hong Kong dollar falls

The Hong Kong dollar fell on Friday with local interbank rates generally lower, prompting arbitrage traders to chase higher yielding currencies. The local currency was trading at 7.7782/83 to the US dollar, down from Thursday's local close of 7.7771/72.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

I will get even faster, Shoaib warns England

Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar warned England on Friday that he will get faster and stronger after making a three-wicket return following a six-month absence from one-day international cricket.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Portuguese federation fears FIFA suspension

FIFA could suspend Portugal from international football for failing to resolve a relegation row that disrupted the start of the Premier League season, a source close to the Portuguese federation said on Friday.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Pakistan more determined after row: Woolmer

Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer believes his side are more determined as a result of the ball-tampering row which threatened to end their tour of England. The tourists forfeit of the fourth Test at The Oval after they had been penalised five runs for ball-tamp

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Agassi wins five-set epic, Hingis exits

Ageless Andre Agassi continued to defy the odds and elude retirement by shocking number eight seed Marcos Baghdatis in a five-set thriller on Thursday to advance to the third round of the US Open.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

China media censors 'blacklist' Tibetan princess

China is censoring media reports about the daughter of Tibet's 10th Panchen Lama, industry sources said, apparently worried that her popularity would eclipse that of her father's disputed successor.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Civil war tale marks Chad debut at Venice film festival

African cinema is back at the Venice film festival after nearly 20 years with Chad's "Daratt", a story about coming to terms with the horrors of civil war inspired by director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's own experience.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

East Timor Prime Minister blames Australia for jailbreak

East Timor Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta partly blamed Australia on Friday for the jailbreak of prisoners and rebel soldiers in Dili, saying Australian-led peacekeepers refused to increase security around the prison.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Abe running for Prime Minister, seeks bigger Japan role

Shinzo Abe announced his candidacy on Friday to be Japan's next prime minister, a post he looks certain to win, and said he wanted his country to forge a stronger role on the world stage and improve ties with Asia.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Blair defies critics over departure date

British Prime Minister Tony Blair called for an end to speculation about when he will leave office, sparking renewed calls on Friday for a departure timetable from critics within his party.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Chavez uses oil ties to woo 'Mother Africa'

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has offered his country's oil expertise to Angola, sub-Saharan Africa's No 2 crude producer, in a strategy to boost ties with what he calls "Mother Africa" and counter US influence there.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Donors pledge $500 million aid for Palestinians

International donors pledged $500 million in aid for the Palestinian Territories on Friday and called on Israel to give humanitarian agencies better access to the region.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

UN names human rights experts to investigate Israel

The United Nations' top human rights body on Friday announced a three-person team to investigate allegations of violations by Israel during its month-long war in Lebanon.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Syria agrees to enforce arms embargo: Annan

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Friday Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had promised to enforce an arms embargo on Hizbollah under a UN resolution that halted Israel's war with the Lebanese group.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Hurricane John spins toward Mexico's Baja

Powerful Hurricane John roared toward one of Mexico's most exclusive beach resorts on Friday, forcing hundreds of foreign tourists to flee ahead of howling winds, angry seas and lashing rain.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Merkel tops Rice as most powerful woman

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has unseated US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as the world's most powerful woman, according to a new ranking by Forbes magazine. "Despite her short time in office, Merkel has been dazzling world leaders, including Ton

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

UAE and Bahrain switch to Friday-Saturday weekend

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain have switched to a Friday-Saturday weekend in a move that will bring the two Muslim Gulf states closer to the working week in the West and many other countries.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Pope visits 'Veronica's Veil'

Pope Benedict became the first pontiff on Friday to visit "Veronica's Veil", which Christian tradition says was used to wipe the sweat from Jesus' brow on his way to crucifixion and miraculously recorded his features.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Sri Lanka offensive continues, sea battle erupts

Sri Lanka's army mounted an offensive to capture rebel-held territory south of the strategic north-eastern harbour of Trincomalee on Friday, officials said, and a naval battle broke out off the island's northern tip.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

EU seeks more talks with Iran before any sanctions

European Union foreign ministers called on Friday for more dialogue with Iran before any talk of sanctions after Tehran defied a UN deadline to stop sensitive nuclear work. At an informal meeting near Finland's border with Russia, ministers said there was

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

British soldier killed in Afghanistan

One British soldier was killed and another badly wounded in an attack by guerrillas in southern Afghanistan on Friday, the British defence ministry said. The soldier, whose name was not released, is the seventh British soldier killed in fighting in Helman

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

EU lawmakers to slam Turkey reform pace

European Union lawmakers are set to approve a report slamming the slow pace of reform in Turkey in the latest warning from Brussels that the accession hopeful must do better.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Conditions for civil war exist in Iraq: Pentagon

Conditions that could lead to a civil war exist in Iraq, the Pentagon said in a new report on Friday, as the "core conflict" has changed into one pitting Sunni Muslims against Shias, with the Sunni Arab insurgency overshadowed.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Violent deaths in Iraq drop in August

The civilian death toll from violence in Iraq fell by more than a quarter in August, partial monthly statistics from three government ministries suggested on Friday, despite a spike in violence in the last week.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Indian rupee marginally up

The Indian rupee rose modestly on Friday, snapping a two-day fall, helped by foreign inflows into a rising stock market, but gains were capped by steady dollar purchases by oil companies, dealers said.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Sterling tests eight-month peak

Sterling tested eight-month highs against the euro on Friday, shrugging off a below forecast manufacturing survey and supported by recent upbeat housing data which have fuelled speculation of another UK rate hike soon.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Dollar stays higher in London

The dollar held near a six-week high against the yen and in a tight range against the euro on Friday ahead of a closely-watched US payrolls report that could cast light on the US interest rate outlook.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Bonds: European credit edges tighter

European credit default swap indices inched tighter on Friday, after US payrolls and consumer sentiment data came in slightly stronger than expected, easing concerns the US economy may be slowing so fast that it risked damaging the economic outlook for co

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Bonds: European credit edges tighter

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

US Stocks: Friday's unofficial close

US stocks began September with strong gains on Friday as a report showing slightly more-than-expected US job growth in August lifted hopes that companies will sustain profitability even as the expansion moderates.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Seoul shares hit new three-month high

South Korean shares edged up on Friday to their highest close in more than three months, as some exporters such as Hyundai Motor Co gained on data showing stronger-than-expected overseas shipments. The gains among exporters helped offset concerns about th

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Closing stock market indices

Here is how major stock markets outside the United States ended on Friday.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

FTSE posts broad-based rally, ends at one-month high

Britain's FTSE 100 index scored a broad-based rally on Friday to close at its highest level in about one month, led by banks including Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland which were boosted by the outlook for US rates.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Oil slides below $70, Iran row seen dragging on

Oil eased below $70 a barrel on Friday on expectations of a long delay before the United Nations decides on sanctions against Iran, the world's fourth-largest oil exporter.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Suedzucker to list bioethanol unit this year

Suedzucker, Europe's largest sugar company, plans to float its bioethanol unit CropEnergies this year if market conditions remain good, it said on Friday, sending its shares up more than 3 percent.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

Friday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

Friday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

US delays WTO probe into its cotton subsidies

The United States on Friday exercised its right to delay a World Trade Organisation (WTO) probe into the billions of dollars it pays in subsidies each year to cotton farmers.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

New York cotton futures lower

Cotton futures buckled from speculative sales to finish Friday near session lows ahead of the holiday weekend, and the weak tone could spill into next week, brokers said. The cotton market will be shut Monday for US Labour Day. Trading resumes on Tuesday.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

London sugar down

London white sugar futures finished down on speculative and fund selling on Friday after falling nearly 3 percent shortly before the close, and traders and analysts said big global supplies would weigh on prices.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Copper declines

Copper fell on Friday after a pay settlement at Chile's giant Escondida mine, but analysts expect future pay negotiations, possible strikes and receding worries about higher US interest rates to support prices.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

European silver off three-month high

Silver attracted selling that knocked the metal off a three-month high in Europe on Friday, while a stronger dollar eroded gold prices. Spot silver earlier matched Thursday's peak of $12.89 an ounce, its highest since May, but then fell to $12.72/12.79 by

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

US MIDDAY: coffee futures slip

Arabica coffee futures finished in the red Friday amid benign Brazilian crop weather, though buoyant robusta values in London helped to limit the selling here before the three-day weekend, traders said.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

US MIDDAY: cocoa higher

US benchmark cocoa futures climbed 1.4 percent on Friday, with light trade and speculative buying nudging the contract near the week's top trade of $1,508 a tonne, market sources said.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

US MIDDAY: sugar at nine-month low

Raw sugar finished Friday at its lowest level since November 2005 on a late flurry of commodity fund sales and should stay on the defensive under the shadow of a supply glut in the 2006/07 season, brokers said.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

US MIDDAY: corn weakens

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were weak early Friday, setting back ahead of the long holiday weekend and seasonal harvest weakness, traders said.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

US MIDDAY: wheat down

Wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were lower at midsession on Friday, consolidating after strong speculative advances over the previous two days, traders said. Traders were also positioning ahead of a long US holiday weekend. US markets will be

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

US MIDDAY: copper declines

Copper futures in New York declined early Friday, with a few players selling after Thursday's rally and taking short-term profits ahead of a long US holiday weekend

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

US MIDDAY: soyabeans turn lower

Soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade turned lower early Friday as prospects for a big US soyabean crop and abundant stocks continue to overhang prices, traders said.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

US MIDDAY: gold sinks, silver slips

Gold futures in New York tumbled on Friday before an early close as the dollar climbed on US payrolls data for August, while silver slid off a three-month high atop $13 an ounce on profit-taking.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Government urged to protect women's rights

Speakers at a seminar held here on Thursday called upon the government to take all possible measures to protect the rights of women.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Youth centres at district, tehsil level planned

State Minister for Youth Affairs Ghulam Bibi Bharwana has said that the government will set up youth centres at district and Tehsil level to impart technical education to the youth.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Lifting of ban on marriage meal lauded

All Pakistan Caterers and Poultry Decorators Association (APCPDA), has hailed the government allowing serving of one-dish at marriage ceremonies. President of the association, M. Nadeem said here on Friday that the government has taken wise decision of li

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Garment cities in Lahore and Faisalabad to be operational soon

The garment cities of Lahore and Faisalabad would be made functional within a period of one year. This was disclosed by Minister for Textile Mushtaq Ali Cheema, while talking to newsmen. He said that the buildings equipped with every facility would be pro

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

No strike in Sialkot

Strike call was totally flopped in Sialkot and its adjoining areas on Friday. All shopping centres, petrol pumps, commercial areas and restaurants remained opened in the city. The transport remained on the roads and people were busy in their daily chore a

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Complete strike in southern Punjab

Complete shutter-down strike was observed in Multan and other parts of southern Punjab at the call of opposition. All bazaars, shopping centres, plazas and wholesale markets remained closed to express solidarity with Balochistan people and to express ange

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Bouncer versus bouncer

Imran Khan, a staunch opponent of President General Musharraf, faced embarrassment in the National Assembly when Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain, state minister for religious affairs, reminded the house of the cricketer-turned-politician's "relations" with Sita

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Question of survival

The government of Pakistan remained quite successful for bringing in foreign investments into sectors like telecommunication, real estate and oil and gas etc. The struggle to represent Pakistan as an emerging destination for trade activities is no doubt r

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Bullet-proof jackets new weapon in Sri Lanka export armory

Sri Lanka, which carved a global niche with its exotic lingerie, has penetrated an even more lucrative market - body armour, flak jackets and bullet-proof vests for foreign troops.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Seeking refuge, Iraq's Arabs flock to Kurdistan

Fed up with car bombs and death threats, Lazem Hamid, an Iraqi doctor from one of Baghdad's most violent neighbourhoods, decided one day to pack his bags and take his family north to Kurdistan.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Alarm in USA over deepening disaster in Afghanistan

The New York Times vented the concern in US ruling circles over the deteriorating state of affairs in Afghanistan with a lengthy article and an editorial the following day, entitled "Losing Afghanistan".

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

LNG-focused energy plan

In an initiative that is meant to boost alternative energy sector in Pakistan, President Musharraf has okayed an LNG-specific energy plan which envisages import of LNG and the setting up of a countrywide network to ensure supply of this highly cost-effect

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Iran's security concerns must be addressed

While the UN Security Council had given Tehran August 31 as the date by which it was asked to end its nuclear programme, cracks are evident in the five veto wielding permanent members of the UN body on how to deal with the issue.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Indus in medium flood at Kotri

According to a report of the Flood Forecasting Division, the River Indus was in medium flood at Kotri and falling. According to the report, the inflows and outflows of the river Indus at Tarbela were 143,400 cusecs each. The inflows and outflows of the ri

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

UNHCR's rescue operation in quake zone completed

The UN refugee agency after completing its operation in quake-hit areas on Thursday handed over its offices to the local authorities for further relief operation. UNHCR will continue to advise the authorities until the end of the year through the UN resid

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Partial strike observed in Rawalpindi

Partial strike was observed in various parts of the Rawalpindi city on the call given by united opposition to protest against the killing of Baloch nationalist leader and former chief minister of Balochistan Nawab Akbar Bugti.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Installation of effective communication system in fishing boats approved

The board of director of Fishermen's Co-operative Society (FCS) has approved the installation of effective communication system in fishing boats to ensure the safety of fishermen.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Best facilities available for oil and gas exploration: OGDCL

Executive Director, Oil and Gas Development Corporation Limited (OGDCL), Aftab Ahmad on Friday said that government was providing best facilities and incentives to companies for exploring oil and gas in the country.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Lawyers observe strike

On the call given by Punjab Bar Council (PBC), the lawyers' community on Friday observed strike to protest the killing of Nawab Akbar Bugti. The lawyers boycotted the courts to express solidarity with the Balochistan Bar Association and Balochi people.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Ministry, NCHD to collaborate in family planning

A meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Chaudhry Shahbaz Hussain, Federal Minister for Population Welfare, to seek possible opportunities of co-operation and financial collaboration between the ministry and the National Commission for Human Developme

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Jamali against not handing over body to heirs

Former prime minister and ruling Pakistan Muslim League senior leader Zafarullah Khan Jamali disputed the burial of Akbar Bugti without handing over the body to his heirs. Talking to journalists at the Parliament House after National Assembly sitting, Jam

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Sindh University promotes 20 low-grade workers

The University of Sindh issued promotion orders for its 20 lower grades employees under technical scheme approved by the University Syndicate. The scheme was reviewed by committees formed by the Syndicate and approved for implementation.

Published 02 Sep, 2006 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 11	277.73
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 11	277.53
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 11	148.67
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 11	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 11	1.30
Euro to USD / Oct 11	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 10	5,780.05
Nasdaq / Oct 10	18,282.05
Dow Jones / Oct 10	42,454.12
India Sensex / Oct 11	81,423.22
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 11	39,628.27
Hang Seng / Oct 11	21,251.98
FTSE 100 / Oct 11	8,230.11
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 11	19,187.20

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 10	233,028.70
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 11	75.67
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 11	17,985
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 11	2,644.73
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 11	72.61
Petrol/Litre / Oct 12	247.03

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 12 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 12 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 12 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 12 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 12 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 12 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 12 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 12 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 12 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 12 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 12 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 12 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 12 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 12 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 12 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 12 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 12 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 12 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 12 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Oct 12 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Oct 12 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Oct 12 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Oct 12 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Oct 12 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 12 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Oct 12 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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