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Print - 2006-10-16
Pak-India peace expedition being considered: Mukherjee

Pak-India peace expedition being considered: Mukherjee

"Peace Expedition" to Mount K-2, the world's second highest peak, by mountaineers of India and Pakistan is being actively considered, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Sunday. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Hill) has already initiated the
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Pak-India peace expedition being considered: Mukherjee

Pak-India peace expedition being considered: Mukherjee

"Peace Expedition" to Mount K-2, the world's second highest peak, by mountaineers of India and Pakistan is being actively considered, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Sunday. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Hill) has already initiated the
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Karachi-Dubai cruise from November 3

Karachi-Dubai cruise from November 3

The Gulf Dream Cruise Company has announced the launching of a five-day cruise between Karachi and Dubai with effect from November 3, 2006. It will be the first of several such services planned. Pakistan''s Ministry of Communication''s Ports and Shipping
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Karachi-Dubai cruise from November 3

Karachi-Dubai cruise from November 3

The Gulf Dream Cruise Company has announced the launching of a five-day cruise between Karachi and Dubai with effect from November 3, 2006. It will be the first of several such services planned. Pakistan's Ministry of Communication's Ports and Shipping Wi
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Karachi-Dubai cruise from November 3

Karachi-Dubai cruise from November 3

The Gulf Dream Cruise Company has announced the launching of a five-day cruise between Karachi and Dubai with effect from November 3, 2006. It will be the first of several such services planned. Pakistan's Ministry of Communication's Ports and Shipping Wi
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Lahore stocks rangebound

Lahore stocks rangebound

There was range-bound activity on local share market during the preceding week, where values and turnover showed a declining trend, partially due to lacking interest on the part of big players and somehow on account of technical reasons.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Lahore stocks rangebound

Lahore stocks rangebound

There was range-bound activity on local share market during the preceding week, where values and turnover showed a declining trend, partially due to lacking interest on the part of big players and somehow on account of technical reasons.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Investment under CFS declines

Investment under CFS declines

Total investment under the continuous funding system (CFS) on the Karachi Stock Exchange week-on-week basis has declined by nine percent to Rs 22.27 billion against Rs 24.48 billion in the previous week.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Investment under CFS declines

Investment under CFS declines

Total investment under the continuous funding system (CFS) on the Karachi Stock Exchange week-on-week basis has declined by nine percent to Rs 22.27 billion against Rs 24.48 billion in the previous week.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Investment under CFS declines

Investment under CFS declines

Total investment under the continuous funding system (CFS) on the Karachi Stock Exchange week-on-week basis has declined by nine percent to Rs 22.27 billion against Rs 24.48 billion in the previous week.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Investment under CFS declines

Investment under CFS declines

Total investment under the continuous funding system (CFS) on the Karachi Stock Exchange week-on-week basis has declined by nine percent to Rs 22.27 billion against Rs 24.48 billion in the previous week.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
KSE remains range-bound

KSE remains range-bound

The benchmark KSE-100 share index repeatedly crossed the psychological barrier of 11,000 points this week but was unable to sustain itself at that level, and at the end of the week, the index remained flat week-on-week basis and closed below 11,000 mark.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
KSE remains range-bound

KSE remains range-bound

The benchmark KSE-100 share index repeatedly crossed the psychological barrier of 11,000 points this week but was unable to sustain itself at that level, and at the end of the week, the index remained flat week-on-week basis and closed below 11,000 mark.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
KSE remains range-bound

KSE remains range-bound

The benchmark KSE-100 share index repeatedly crossed the psychological barrier of 11,000 points this week but was unable to sustain itself at that level, and at the end of the week, the index remained flat week-on-week basis and closed below 11,000 mark.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Official differences persist on PIB amount and coupon rate

Official differences persist on PIB amount and coupon rate

The deadlock between the fiscal and the monetary authorities over issuance of long-term government paper finally ended with auction announcement for Pakistan Investment Bonds, to be held at the end of the month. However, disagreement on the issuance amoun
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Official differences persist on PIB amount and coupon rate

Official differences persist on PIB amount and coupon rate

The deadlock between the fiscal and the monetary authorities over issuance of long-term government paper finally ended with auction announcement for Pakistan Investment Bonds, to be held at the end of the month. However, disagreement on the issuance amoun
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Official differences persist on PIB amount and coupon rate

Official differences persist on PIB amount and coupon rate

The deadlock between the fiscal and the monetary authorities over issuance of long-term government paper finally ended with auction announcement for Pakistan Investment Bonds, to be held at the end of the month. However, disagreement on the issuance amoun
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Official differences persist on PIB amount and coupon rate

Official differences persist on PIB amount and coupon rate

The deadlock between the fiscal and the monetary authorities over issuance of long-term government paper finally ended with auction announcement for Pakistan Investment Bonds, to be held at the end of the month. However, disagreement on the issuance amoun
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
SBP wants FIA/NAB probe into IDBP affairs

SBP wants FIA/NAB probe into IDBP affairs

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has recommended to the government that FIA or NAB should be asked to investigate the affairs of the Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan (IDBP), which caused Rs 27 billion loss to the national exchequer, official source
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
SBP wants FIA/NAB probe into IDBP affairs

SBP wants FIA/NAB probe into IDBP affairs

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has recommended to the government that FIA or NAB should be asked to investigate the affairs of the Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan (IDBP), which caused Rs 27 billion loss to the national exchequer, official source
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
SBP wants FIA/NAB probe into IDBP affairs

SBP wants FIA/NAB probe into IDBP affairs

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has recommended to the government that FIA or NAB should be asked to investigate the affairs of the Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan (IDBP), which caused Rs 27 billion loss to the national exchequer, official source
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
PNSC finalises $135 million deal with ABN-Amro Bank

PNSC finalises $135 million deal with ABN-Amro Bank

The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has finalised $135 million financing deal with a leading foreign ABN-Amro Bank for acquisition of three vessels as a part of national flag carrier''''s fleet expansion plan, it is reliably learnt.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
PNSC finalises $135 million deal with ABN-Amro Bank

PNSC finalises $135 million deal with ABN-Amro Bank

The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has finalised $135 million financing deal with a leading foreign ABN-Amro Bank for acquisition of three vessels as a part of national flag carrier''s fleet expansion plan, it is reliably learnt.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
PNSC finalises $135 million deal with ABN-Amro Bank

PNSC finalises $135 million deal with ABN-Amro Bank

The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has finalised $135 million financing deal with a leading foreign ABN-Amro Bank for acquisition of three vessels as a part of national flag carrier's fleet expansion plan, it is reliably learnt.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
PNSC finalises $135 million deal with ABN-Amro Bank

PNSC finalises $135 million deal with ABN-Amro Bank

The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has finalised $135 million financing deal with a leading foreign ABN-Amro Bank for acquisition of three vessels as a part of national flag carrier's fleet expansion plan, it is reliably learnt.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Massive inflow of portfolio investment continues

Massive inflow of portfolio investment continues

Massive inflow of portfolio investment in the country''s stock market continued as $13.5 million foreign investment came in the country during the last week ending October 12.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Massive inflow of portfolio investment continues

Massive inflow of portfolio investment continues

Massive inflow of portfolio investment in the country's stock market continued as $13.5 million foreign investment came in the country during the last week ending October 12.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Massive inflow of portfolio investment continues

Massive inflow of portfolio investment continues

Massive inflow of portfolio investment in the country's stock market continued as $13.5 million foreign investment came in the country during the last week ending October 12.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Karachi customs starts liquidating 45,000 cases

Karachi customs starts liquidating 45,000 cases

Customs authorities at Karachi have started liquidating around 45,000 pending cases of importers, who submitted various types of financial securities like indemnity bonds, post-dated cheques, corporate guarantees, undertakings, insurance/bank guarantees,
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Karachi customs starts liquidating 45,000 cases

Karachi customs starts liquidating 45,000 cases

Customs authorities at Karachi have started liquidating around 45,000 pending cases of importers, who submitted various types of financial securities like indemnity bonds, post-dated cheques, corporate guarantees, undertakings, insurance/bank guarantees,
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Karachi customs starts liquidating 45,000 cases

Karachi customs starts liquidating 45,000 cases

Customs authorities at Karachi have started liquidating around 45,000 pending cases of importers, who submitted various types of financial securities like indemnity bonds, post-dated cheques, corporate guarantees, undertakings, insurance/bank guarantees,
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend in money market

THE RUPEE: mixed trend in money market

The rupee has failed to show its stability versus the dollar during week ended October 14, 2006, money experts said. In fact, it came under observation that despite the increased supply of the greenback in the shape of the remittances, the rupee could not
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend in money market

THE RUPEE: mixed trend in money market

The rupee has failed to show its stability versus the dollar during week ended October 14, 2006, money experts said. In fact, it came under observation that despite the increased supply of the greenback in the shape of the remittances, the rupee could not
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Quaid-e-Millat's death anniversary today

Quaid-e-Millat's death anniversary today

The 55th death anniversary of the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan, will be observed on Monday. Members of Quaid-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan Memorial Committee will lay floral wreath and offer Fateha at Quaid-e-Millat's mausoleum.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Quaid-e-Millat's death anniversary today

Quaid-e-Millat's death anniversary today

The 55th death anniversary of the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan, will be observed on Monday. Members of Quaid-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan Memorial Committee will lay floral wreath and offer Fateha at Quaid-e-Millat's mausoleum.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Iraq al Qaeda wants own Islamic state for Sunnis

Iraq al Qaeda wants own Islamic state for Sunnis

An Iraqi militant group led by al Qaeda has called for a separate Islamic state in Baghdad and other areas with a large Sunni Arab population, according to a video posted on the Internet on Sunday.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Iraq al Qaeda wants own Islamic state for Sunnis

Iraq al Qaeda wants own Islamic state for Sunnis

An Iraqi militant group led by al Qaeda has called for a separate Islamic state in Baghdad and other areas with a large Sunni Arab population, according to a video posted on the Internet on Sunday.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
POL prices unchanged

POL prices unchanged

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has notified that the maximum ex-depot sale prices of petroleum products effective from October 16 will remain unchanged.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
POL prices unchanged

POL prices unchanged

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has notified that the maximum ex-depot sale prices of petroleum products effective from October 16 will remain unchanged.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
POL prices unchanged

POL prices unchanged

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has notified that the maximum ex-depot sale prices of petroleum products effective from October 16 will remain unchanged.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Veils row heats up in UK

Veils row heats up in UK

A dispute over whether Muslim women should wear face veils in Britain heated up on Sunday after a government minister called for the sacking of a teaching assistant who refused to remove hers in school.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Inflation reaches 8.73 percent in September

Inflation reaches 8.73 percent in September

Besides skyrocketing food stuff prices, increasing medical expenses are inflicting ''a body blow to millions of Pakistanis living on fixed income'', as during September 2006, its (Medicare) prices leaped to 9.77 percent from 7.89 percent a month earlier.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Inflation reaches 8.73 percent in September

Inflation reaches 8.73 percent in September

Besides skyrocketing food stuff prices, increasing medical expenses are inflicting 'a body blow to millions of Pakistanis living on fixed income', as during September 2006, its (Medicare) prices leaped to 9.77 percent from 7.89 percent a month earlier.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Inflation reaches 8.73 percent in September

Inflation reaches 8.73 percent in September

Besides skyrocketing food stuff prices, increasing medical expenses are inflicting 'a body blow to millions of Pakistanis living on fixed income', as during September 2006, its (Medicare) prices leaped to 9.77 percent from 7.89 percent a month earlier.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
31 killed as attacks grip town of Baghdad

31 killed as attacks grip town of Baghdad

Shouting for revenge after the slaying of 14 Shia workers, black-clad militias killed at least 31 people in a spasm of sectarian violence in a town north of Baghdad, police, doctors and local residents said on Sunday.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Microfinance in Pakistan-a paradigm shift

Microfinance in Pakistan-a paradigm shift

The microfinance story in Pakistan is testament to the fact that given the political will and undeterred resolve it is possible to achieve a paradigm shift, where the needs of the marginalised and the disadvantaged become a priority and where commercially
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Boosting investment for growth and poverty reduction

Boosting investment for growth and poverty reduction

A good investment climate is central to growth, employment generation and poverty reduction. The changing nature of competitiveness and dynamics of world market need vibrant public and private sectors. The public sector provides necessary social and physi
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
National trade corridor

National trade corridor

Globalisation has unleashed enormous forces; only those countries will survive and prosper which can position themselves for competitive advantage. Accordingly, it would be important to improve competitiveness of Pakistani trade internationally.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Good governance at spotlight

Good governance at spotlight

The government has embarked on the policy of liberalisation, privatisation, and regulation. The common theme that interjects this triangle is good governance. Good governance is not only responsible to provide enabling environment to government for realis
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (October 15, 2006) and the forecast for Monday (October 16, 2006).
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (October 09 to 14, 2006).

Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
KKI weekly market review

KKI weekly market review

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Weekly Market Review on Sunday (October 15, 2006).
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
India off to winning start as England struggle

India off to winning start as England struggle

Munaf Patel and Irfan Pathan shared five wickets in their incisive opening spells to set up India's four-wicket win over a fighting England in a Champions Trophy match here on Sunday.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Medicine sent to Lebanon

Medicine sent to Lebanon

A relief consignment of 10.7 MT of medicines, on the directive of the prime minister was dispatched in a C-130 aircraft to Lebanon on Sunday. Earlier, six planeloads of relief goods containing tents, blankets, food items and medicines were dispatched to L
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
South Korea economy bounces back from nuclear shock, but fears remain

South Korea economy bounces back from nuclear shock, but fears remain

Asia's fourth largest economy has bounced back from North Korea's nuclear shock but a prolonged crisis would hit much harder, analysts and officials say. Share prices plunged 2.41 percent to 1,319.40 Monday after the test but the market recovered steadily
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Greece may lose 1.4 billion euros of EU funds

Greece may lose 1.4 billion euros of EU funds

Greece could lose 1.4 billion euros ($1.76 billion) of EU funding from 2007 to 2013 if a proposed revision of its economic output by 25 percent is approved, the European Regional Policy Commissioner said in a newspaper interview published on Sunday.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Eurozone inflation expected to show a decline in September

Eurozone inflation expected to show a decline in September

Eurozone statistics to be released this week are expected to show an easing in inflationary pressure, perhaps to a greater extent than preliminary estimates signalled, economists said. Industrial output in the 12-nation eurozone is also likely to show a r
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Opec agrees on 1 million barrels a day cut: Algeria

Opec agrees on 1 million barrels a day cut: Algeria

Opec is set to announce a cut in its production by one million barrels of oil a day to check the slide in global prices, Algeria's Energy Minister Chakib Khelil said Sunday.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
EADS co-chief executive says no need for German stake

EADS co-chief executive says no need for German stake

The German co-head of European aerospace firm EADS spoke out against the German government taking a stake in the crisis-hit company and downplayed the panic that has followed warnings of job losses.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
New diesel fuel may mean cleaner air, shift in cars

New diesel fuel may mean cleaner air, shift in cars

Cleaner diesel fuel goes widely on sale in the United States this week under new standards that could be a big boost for air quality and may encourage the use of more diesel-powered cars in the US market.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Lloyds declines comment on Scottish Widows bid talk

Lloyds declines comment on Scottish Widows bid talk

UK bank Lloyds TSB Plc declined to comment on Sunday on a report European insurers AXA and Swiss Re had made a joint 8 billion pound ($14.89 billion) bid for its insurance arm.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Union threatens strike at Kenya Airways

Union threatens strike at Kenya Airways

A union representing 1,500 Kenya Airways workers including engineers and cabin crew threatened on Sunday to strike at the week's end over what it called low pay and preferential treatment for expatriates.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Algerian parliament partly renationalizes oil and gas

Algerian parliament partly renationalizes oil and gas

The Algerian national assembly Sunday reasserted sovereignty over the nation's natural resources by giving the state-owned Sonatrach company majority control in all oil and gas contracts. It also voted to impose a special tax on foreign oil companies of u
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Finnish Prime Minister eyes budget surpluses in 2007-2011

Finnish Prime Minister eyes budget surpluses in 2007-2011

Finland's Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen said on Sunday the central government budget should remain in surplus in the next term, and surpluses should be used to cut debt and increase pension buffers.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Algeria sees 5.2 percent growth in 2007

Algeria sees 5.2 percent growth in 2007

Algeria expects its economy to grow by 5.2 percent next year from an envisaged 5.0 percent this year, mainly on the back of soaring oil prices, the text of the draft budget for 2007 shows.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Indian police arrest dozens in anti-POSCO protest

Indian police arrest dozens in anti-POSCO protest

Police arrested 70 people in eastern India on Sunday during a protest against a $12-billion dollar steel plant planned by South Korean firm, POSCO, witnesses and police said. Protesters said the project in Orissa state would displace 20,000 villagers from
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Another coach robbed near Tando Jam

Another coach robbed near Tando Jam

Unidentified dacoits looted cash and jewellery worth millions of rupees at gunpoint in second incident of coach robbery in last 12 hours near Tando Jam on Sunday.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Reform committee to be set up in KW&SB

Reform committee to be set up in KW&SB

City Nazim and Chairman Water and Sewerage Board (KW&SB), Syed Mustafa Kamal has decided to form a high level reform committee in KW&SB which will comprise public representatives, NGOs, experts, urban planners and other stakeholders.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
MTU finalises over 4000 cases of refunds

MTU finalises over 4000 cases of refunds

Medium Tax Unit, Karachi, has carried out desk audit of income tax returns received by 30th September and finalised more than 4000 cases of refunds claiming up to Rs 10,000. These would be dispatched at the addresses of assesses by the end of October 2006
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
CDGK taking steps to check dengue spread

CDGK taking steps to check dengue spread

Steps to control Dengue and other dangerous viruses in the city were reviewed during a meeting held under the Chairmanship of City Nazim, Syed Mustafa Kamal here on Sunday.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Clemency in Guru's sentence urged

Clemency in Guru's sentence urged

Pakistan-India Peoples' Forum for Peace and Democracy has urged the President of India to commute the death sentence of Muhammad Afzal Guru, who has been convicted in the 2001 Indian parliament attack case on mere suspicion, reports Kashmir Media Service.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Crushing season commencement depends on government response: Zaka

Crushing season commencement depends on government response: Zaka

The newly-elected chief of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), Punjab Zone, Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf, has said that crushing season might delay if the government failed in timely implementation of the agreement it reached with sugar millers, recently.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Chinese investors offered maximum incentives

Chinese investors offered maximum incentives

Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has offered maximum incentives to Chinese investors for investment in Punjab under private-public partnership scheme.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Global polio eradication now hinges on Pakistan

Global polio eradication now hinges on Pakistan

The world's success in eradicating polio now depends on four countries - Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, and Pakistan - according to the Advisory Committee on Polio Eradication (ACPE), the independent oversight body of the eradication effort.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Call to save environment friendly vulture

Call to save environment friendly vulture

Federal Minister for Environment, Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat, has said that carcass-eating, environment-friendly vulture would be protected for its value in fighting off environmental pollution. He expressed these views in a meeting held in the Mini
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Government wants to evolve consensus on provincial autonomy: Durrani

Government wants to evolve consensus on provincial autonomy: Durrani

Information minister Muhammad Ali Durrani has said the ruling Pakistan Muslim League (PML) would expand its coalition base by seeking co-operation from local and regional political parties throughout Pakistan. Durrani was speaking at an Iftar-dinner he ho
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
CDGK assigns low priority to choked drains

CDGK assigns low priority to choked drains

RAINWATER drains in the city are all choked, filled with plastic bags, hospital waste, garbage disposed of from houses and metallic junk thrown out by small industrial units functioning near drains in the low-income localities.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Asbestos kept off global list of toxic substances

Asbestos kept off global list of toxic substances

Chrysotile asbestos, a known human carcinogen, will remain off a global "watch list" of toxic substances for at least two more years after countries led by Canada blocked consensus in United Nations talks on October 13.
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Dengue fever - keep mosquitoes away

Dengue fever - keep mosquitoes away

DENGUE fever is usually described as tropical fever. To explain it further it is a tropical disease caused by a virus that is transmitted by mosquitoes and marked by high fever, rash, headache, and severe muscle and joint pains. It is also called break bo
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
HEALTH UPDATE: heart benefits may be squeezed from berry

HEALTH UPDATE: heart benefits may be squeezed from berry

Scientists have found a new way to process an ancient berry that could yield a particularly heart-healthy juice, according to a new report. The berry, from a plant called the sea buckthorn, has been used for centuries in Asia and Europe as a medicinal pro
Published 16 Oct, 2006 12:00am
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