News Archives for Print - 2006-10-23

Israel threatens to retake Gaza-Egypt border

Several Israeli cabinet ministers called on Sunday for a military operation to retake control of Gaza's southern border and prevent Palestinian militants smuggling in weapons from neighbouring Egypt.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Israel threatens to retake Gaza-Egypt border

Several Israeli cabinet ministers called on Sunday for a military operation to retake control of Gaza's southern border and prevent Palestinian militants smuggling in weapons from neighbouring Egypt.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Thousands protest custodial killing of youth by Indian army

Several thousand villagers held an angry demonstration in occupied Kashmir on Sunday to protest the killing in custody of a 19-year-old farmer, residents said.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Thousands protest custodial killing of youth by Indian army

Several thousand villagers held an angry demonstration in occupied Kashmir on Sunday to protest the killing in custody of a 19-year-old farmer, residents said.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

German envoy injured in bike accident

Germany's ambassador to Pakistan was injured Sunday after being knocked off his bicycle accidentally by a car in the capital, hospital officials said.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

German envoy injured in bike accident

Germany's ambassador to Pakistan was injured Sunday after being knocked off his bicycle accidentally by a car in the capital, hospital officials said.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Indonesian haze adds gloom to holiday transport

Poor visibility due to thick smoke from Indonesian forest fires shut an airport in the central part of Indonesia's Sumatra island on Sunday, compounding transport misery over the main Muslim holiday period. At Sultan Thaha airport in Sumatra's Jambi provi

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Malawi father says had no idea Madonna adopting son

The father of the Malawian boy Madonna plans to adopt added a fresh twist to the saga, saying he never intended his son to be adopted by the pop diva, but only for her to raise the child on his behalf.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Spanish builders' stake-buying 'not bad': Solbes

Spanish Economy Minister Pedro Solbes said the construction sector's role as an investor in energy companies is not a bad thing but that their entry into the financial sector would not be welcome.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Mullah Omar vows to take Karzai to Islamic court

The spiritual head of the Taliban, Mullah Mohammad Omar, has vowed to bring Afghan President Hamid Karzai before an Islamic tribunal, according to an online Ramazan message posted on Sunday. The message to the Islamic nation, of which the authenticity cou

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Bulls hold sway on LSE

The local share market gained 8.64 percent following an unusual and rather unexpected rally in exploration companies' shares and key banking stocks, amid phenomenal rise in overall transactions' turnover during the last week ended Thursday.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Bulls hold sway on LSE

The local share market gained 8.64 percent following an unusual and rather unexpected rally in exploration companies' shares and key banking stocks, amid phenomenal rise in overall transactions' turnover during the last week ended Thursday.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Nawaz and Benazir's return may cause instability: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf has said that if Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto were permitted to come back to Pakistan before 2007 elections, then political instability was imminent. He expressed this view in a private TV channel talk relayed on Sund

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Nawaz and Benazir's return may cause instability: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf has said that if Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto were permitted to come back to Pakistan before 2007 elections, then political instability was imminent. He expressed this view in a private TV channel talk relayed on Sund

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

ADB may provide $320 million for poverty reduction

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to provide $320 million loan by the end of this year for ''Improving Access to Financial Services Sector Development Program'', aimed at reducing poverty and sustaining economic growth through putting in place an

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

ADB may provide $320 million for poverty reduction

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to provide $320 million loan by the end of this year for 'Improving Access to Financial Services Sector Development Program', aimed at reducing poverty and sustaining economic growth through putting in place an i

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

ADB may provide $320 million for poverty reduction

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to provide $320 million loan by the end of this year for 'Improving Access to Financial Services Sector Development Program', aimed at reducing poverty and sustaining economic growth through putting in place an i

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

ECC refuses to withdraw 100 percent export curb on EPZ

The federal government has refused to withdraw 100 percent export restriction imposed on units established in Export Processing Zones (EPZ), saying that any change in the existing policy would be disadvantageous to the local industry.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

ECC refuses to withdraw 100 percent export curb on EPZ

The federal government has refused to withdraw 100 percent export restriction imposed on units established in Export Processing Zones (EPZ), saying that any change in the existing policy would be disadvantageous to the local industry.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

ECC refuses to withdraw 100 percent export curb on EPZ

The federal government has refused to withdraw 100 percent export restriction imposed on units established in Export Processing Zones (EPZ), saying that any change in the existing policy would be disadvantageous to the local industry.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Iran vows retaliation for likely UN sanctions

Iran admitted on Sunday it was heading for UN sanctions over its nuclear programme, warning that it would take "appropriate measures" in retaliation for any punitive action.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Iran vows retaliation for likely UN sanctions

Iran admitted on Sunday it was heading for UN sanctions over its nuclear programme, warning that it would take "appropriate measures" in retaliation for any punitive action.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Quake-hit areas: World Bank satisfied with rebuilding efforts

The World Bank has expressed satisfaction over Pakistan''s government efforts to rebuild areas in the north ruined by last year''s earthquake that killed an estimated 75 thousands people. In a statement issued here on Sunday, the bank termed the rehabilit

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Quake-hit areas: World Bank satisfied with rebuilding efforts

The World Bank has expressed satisfaction over Pakistan's government efforts to rebuild areas in the north ruined by last year's earthquake that killed an estimated 75 thousands people. In a statement issued here on Sunday, the bank termed the rehabilitat

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Quake-hit areas: World Bank satisfied with rebuilding efforts

The World Bank has expressed satisfaction over Pakistan's government efforts to rebuild areas in the north ruined by last year's earthquake that killed an estimated 75 thousands people. In a statement issued here on Sunday, the bank termed the rehabilitat

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Anti-smuggling strategy: customs posts at Balochistan coast planned

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has chalked out a new strategy for establishing several customs stations across the Balochistan coastline, following withdrawal of anti-smuggling powers of the Frontier Corp (FC)/Coast Guards.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Anti-smuggling strategy: customs posts at Balochistan coast planned

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has chalked out a new strategy for establishing several customs stations across the Balochistan coastline, following withdrawal of anti-smuggling powers of the Frontier Corp (FC)/Coast Guards.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Anti-smuggling strategy: customs posts at Balochistan coast planned

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has chalked out a new strategy for establishing several customs stations across the Balochistan coastline, following withdrawal of anti-smuggling powers of the Frontier Corp (FC)/Coast Guards.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

KSE-100 index gains 642 points

The bulls remained on rampage throughout the four-day trading week with the market cumulatively gaining 642 points despite the bearish spell on the first day of the week. Thereafter, the bulls retaliated and the market gained 214 points a day, on average,

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

KSE-100 index gains 642 points

The bulls remained on rampage throughout the four-day trading week with the market cumulatively gaining 642 points despite the bearish spell on the first day of the week. Thereafter, the bulls retaliated and the market gained 214 points a day, on average,

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

KSE-100 index gains 642 points

The bulls remained on rampage throughout the four-day trading week with the market cumulatively gaining 642 points despite the bearish spell on the first day of the week. Thereafter, the bulls retaliated and the market gained 214 points a day, on average,

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Eid moon may be sighted today

The new moon may be sighted today (Monday), and Eid-ul-Fitr 1427 AH may fall on Tuesday. According to astronomical parameters, there is a slight chance of sighting the Eid moon today. The moon crossed the conjunction line on Sunday, at 1014 Pakistan Stand

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Eid moon may be sighted today

The new moon may be sighted today (Monday), and Eid-ul-Fitr 1427 AH may fall on Tuesday. According to astronomical parameters, there is a slight chance of sighting the Eid moon today. The moon crossed the conjunction line on Sunday, at 1014 Pakistan Stand

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

THE RUPEE: rates move both ways

The rupee-dollar official parity rates moved both ways in the currency market last week ended on October 21, dealers said. Money experts said that higher import payment bills wiped out dollars excess supply from overseas Pakistanis as, traditionally, the

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

THE RUPEE: rates move both ways

The rupee-dollar official parity rates moved both ways in the currency market last week ended on October 21, dealers said. Money experts said that higher import payment bills wiped out dollars excess supply from overseas Pakistanis as, traditionally, the

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Panamanians set to approve canal widening

Voters in Panama went to the polls on Sunday to voice their opinion on a 5.25-billion-dollar modernisation plan for the historic Panama Canal that will allow bigger ships to cross between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The latest opinion polls indicated

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Panamanians set to approve canal widening

Voters in Panama went to the polls on Sunday to voice their opinion on a 5.25-billion-dollar modernisation plan for the historic Panama Canal that will allow bigger ships to cross between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The latest opinion polls indicated

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Malaysian Prime Minister meets Mahathir in bid to mend rift

Malaysia's two most powerful politicians held two hours of talks on Sunday in an attempt to patch up a months-long quarrel that has gripped the nation, alarmed their political party, and dismayed investors.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

32 killed in Afghanistan factional fighting

Fierce fighting broke out between rival factions in a contested area of western Afghanistan on Sunday, leaving 32 people dead and many more wounded, a provincial police chief said.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Pakistan's bombings role evidence 'not clinching': India

India has 'good' but 'not clinching' evidence against Pakistan's spy agency for its role in the July serial bombings in Mumbai which killed 186 people, a top security official said on Sunday.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Pakistan's bombings role evidence 'not clinching': India

India has 'good' but 'not clinching' evidence against Pakistan's spy agency for its role in the July serial bombings in Mumbai which killed 186 people, a top security official said on Sunday.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Two US among 15 killed in Iraq

A bomb blast and an ambush by gunmen on a convoy of buses near the town of Baquba killed 13 police recruits on Sunday and several more recruits were kidnapped, a local official said. Another 25 police recruits were wounded, the official said.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Two US among 15 killed in Iraq

A bomb blast and an ambush by gunmen on a convoy of buses near the town of Baquba killed 13 police recruits on Sunday and several more recruits were kidnapped, a local official said. Another 25 police recruits were wounded, the official said.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Rashid accuses PPP of involvement in Iraqi oil-for-food scandal

Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Federal Minister for Railways has accused Peoples Party of involvement in the Iraqi oil-for-food programme scandal adding that after all proves are received the masses will themselves observe where peoples party stand.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

China praises promotion of education in Pakistan: Anisa

China has highly appreciated the steps taken by the present government for the promotion of social and education sectors in Pakistan. Chinese Education Minister Zhou Ji expressed these views during a meeting with Pakistan's Minister of State for Education

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (October 22, 2006) and the forecast for Monday (October 23, 2006).

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JANUARY TO JUNE 2006)

Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and Term Deposits.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (October 16 to 21, 2006).

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

KKI weekly market review

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Weekly Market Review on Sunday (October 22, 2006).

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Sharapova beats Hantuchova for Zurich title

US Open champion Maria Sharapova claimed her fourth title of the year on Sunday by beating unseeded Slovak Daniela Hantuchova 6-1 4-6 6-3 in the final of the Zurich Open. It was Sharapova's first title in Zurich, after she finished as runner-up to Alicia

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

One-day defeat has no bearing on Ashes: Flintoff

England captain Andrew Flintoff has brushed off suggestions his side will be under pressure going into next month's Ashes series after losing to Australia in the Champions Trophy tournament here.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Asif on ICC awards shortlist

Pakistani paceman Mohammad Asif has been shortlisted for an ICC award despite testing positive for a banned substance, it was announced here on Sunday.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Zimbabwe to play 5 one-day matches in Bangladesh

Zimbabwe will play five one-day internationals and a Twenty20 international against hosts Bangladesh starting next month, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Sunday.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Education the heart of Olympics says Rogge

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge said on Sunday education remained at the heart of the Olympic movement with millions of Chinese youngsters now being introduced to its values.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Guerrero double gives Hamburg first win

Substitute Paolo Guerrero struck twice to give Hamburg SV a 2-1 victory at Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, the first win of the season for Thomas Doll's side.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Garbutt keeps tour card by 801 pounds

Briton Ian Garbutt's decision to play the Mallorca Classic, after his father suffered a heart attack on Wednesday, paid off when he retained his European Tour playing card by only 801 pounds ($1,507).

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

MacGill in Ashes spin over playing ban appeal

Australian leg-spinner Stuart MacGill may be unavailable for selection for next month's first Ashes Test with England after a clash with an umpire in a Sydney club match.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

United stake title claim by beating Liverpool

Manchester United stormed back to the top of the Premier League on Sunday after Paul Scholes marked his 500th game for the club with the opening goal in a comfortable 2-0 win over Liverpool.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Match-fixing in 1999 World Cup under Delhi police spotlight

Suspicions of match-fixing during England's hosting of the cricket World Cup in 1999 have led Indian police to Britain only days after they formally questioned South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Martyn celebrates at England's expense

Stylish Australian batsman Damien Martyn has more than one reason to please with his match-winning performance against Ashes rivals England in a crucial Champions Trophy match. He was a purists' delight during his fluent 78 here on Saturday, steering Aust

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Ruthless Federer powers to 10th title of year

World number one Roger Federer racked up his 10th title of the season with a ruthless 7-5 6-1 6-0 win over Chile's Fernando Gonzalez in the final of the two-million-euro Madrid Masters on Sunday.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Job at PC plant may raise risk of cancer death

Death rates, both overall and cancer-related, are considerably higher among workers engaged in manufacturing computers and component parts, when compared with the general population, according to a report in the journal Environmental Health.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

More than 90 minutes plugged-in music harmful

Listening to loud music with earphones on a digital music player for more than 90 minutes a day can damage your hearing, according to a new US study.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Going barefoot eases burden on arthritic knees

Adults who suffer from knee osteoarthritis - the wear-and-tear form of arthritis - may want to go without shoes when they can, based on new research that suggests that walking in shoes increases loads on knee and hip joints in patients with osteoarthritis

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

New study links diesel emissions, asthma

A new study suggests that soot emissions from diesel trucks may exacerbate asthma in children. "We went in and actually measured personal exposures to traffic pollution, which had not been done before," said George Thurston, associate professor of environ

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Smiles written in the genes

Did your mother ever tell you to stop making a funny face because it might "freeze" that way? Well, in a way, she was right. New research suggests that facial expressions may be "frozen" by your genes.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Mobiles 'to help track diseases'

The application can deliver information in remote locations. Mobile phone technology is being developed to help manage the spread of diseases such as HIV and bird flu, BBC TV reported.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Munching microbes help battle against global warming

Scientists have uncovered breeds of microscopic helpers which help attenuate a key greenhouse gas that drives climate change. The unsung assistants are methane-gobbling microbes that live in the deep ocean at the vents of so-called mud volcanoes, they rep

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Refugees and disease big risk from global warming

The world is not doing enough to combat global warming which, left unchecked, could trigger a mass movement of people and have serious consequences for security, the United Nation's environment chief said on October 19.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: protein may be factor in obesity

A newly identified receptor protein that's present on fat cells may play a role in obesity, says a study by researchers at McGill University Health Center in Montreal.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: lose weight by eating more fish

Eating oily fish might help one reducing his weight, say researchers. Fatty acids found in oily fish won't only make you age slowly, but as A new research has found, that fatty acids found in fish oil will help keep the weight down and maintain good healt

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: one in four smokers will get lung disease

At least one in four heavy, long-term smokers who do not quit will develop the deadly lung disease COPD, Danish scientists said on 18 October.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: hair reveals eating disorders

US scientists have come up with a new way to determine whether someone is suffering from an eating disorder - examining their hair.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: college women more weight-conscious than men

Women are more likely to think they need to lose weight than men are, and more likely to diet, a new study of college students shows.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: baby boys at greater risk than girls during birth

A new Dutch study suggests that labour and delivery may be more risky for male foetuses than for females. In an analysis of more than 400,000 births in the Netherlands from 1990 to 1994, male foetuses were significantly more likely than females to experie

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

IBM, Oracle and i-flex to collaborate on banking solutions

The IBM, Oracle and i-flex said on October 15 that the companies will collaborate to provide joint banking customers with infrastructure, services, and support for enterprise applications, core banking, and risk management, says a press release.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Emirates Telecom seeks foreign stakes

Emirates Telecommunications Corp said on October 17 that it wants controlling stakes in Greek, Sri Lankan and Yemen mobile-phone operators as it expands abroad ahead of the imminent end of its domestic monopoly.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

LG unveils new mobile phone to succeed 'Chocolate'

LG Electronics Inc, the world's number four mobile phone maker, on Wednesday unveiled a new handset model aimed at repeating the success of its premium "Chocolate" phone and building market share.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Apple quarterly profit higher

Apple Computer Inc on October 18 posted a 27 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit as strong sales of iPods refuted fears growth was slowing and Macintosh computers shipments set a record, sending shares up 4 percent.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Intel ships five million dual-core chips in 60 days

Intel Corp, the world's top chip maker, shipped five million of its new dual-core processors in the first two months of its sales, amid signs of strong demand for laptop personal computers this quarter, company executives said on October 16.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Intel ships five million dual-core chips in 60 days

Intel Corp, the world's top chip maker, shipped five million of its new dual-core processors in the first two months of its sales, amid signs of strong demand for laptop personal computers this quarter, company executives said on October 16.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

UK's iSoft hoists for sale sign

UK healthcare software company iSoft said on October 17 that it was in talks with a number of parties about a possible sale of the firm, while problems surrounding its key contract with Britain's public health service meant full year revenues would fall b

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Global chip equipment August sales rise

Global sales of chip-making gear in August rose 51.4 percent from a year earlier, and demand is expected to stay strong, an industry group said on October 16.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Japan August mobile phone shipments down 4.9 percent

Mobile phone shipments in Japan fell 4.9 percent in August after growing demand for high-speed third-generation (3G) phones failed to offset a slide in shipments of second-generation models, an industry group said on October 16.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

IBM results show success of software push: analysts

Strong results from IBM this week reflect the early success of a key strategy: selling technology to help companies untangle the thicket of software and data they have amassed, analysts said on Wednesday.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Chartered swings to profit in third quarter

Contract chipmaker Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd said on October 19 that it swung to a quarterly net profit as strength in the computer market offset weakness in consumer and communications products.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Chartered swings to profit in third quarter

Contract chipmaker Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd said on October 19 that it swung to a quarterly net profit as strength in the computer market offset weakness in consumer and communications products.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Yahoo and CBS in local video news deal

Local news video from 16 CBS-owned television stations will be available on online portal Yahoo Inc, the companies said on October 16. The companies will share revenue from advertising from the video clips. The deal was scheduled to begin Tuesday, the com

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

NEC sells European home PC business

NEC Corp said on October 16 that it has sold its European personal computer operations, pulling out of the consumer PC market there. NEC, Japan's third-largest electronics conglomerate, said it sold its holdings in Packard Bell BV to Lap Shun Hui, former

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

NEC sells European home PC business

NEC Corp said on October 16 that it has sold its European personal computer operations, pulling out of the consumer PC market there. NEC, Japan's third-largest electronics conglomerate, said it sold its holdings in Packard Bell BV to Lap Shun Hui, former

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Broadcom sales rise 30 percent on the year

Broadcom Corp said on October 19 that quarterly revenue rose 30 percent from a year earlier as the maker of wireless and networking chips won new business for products such as digital television and next- generation cellular phones.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Broadcom sales rise 30 percent on the year

Broadcom Corp said on October 19 that quarterly revenue rose 30 percent from a year earlier as the maker of wireless and networking chips won new business for products such as digital television and next- generation cellular phones.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Sun Microsystems unveils portable data center

Sun Microsystems Inc on October 16 unveiled a portable data center housed in a standard shipping container, an undertaking the computer maker has dubbed "Project Blackbox," aimed at customers seeking better efficiency.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Nortel to spend $38 million on Mexico service centre

Nortel Networks Corp is spending $38 million over five years on a customer-service center in Mexico City and will hire 300 people to staff the facility, the telecoms equipment giant said on October 16.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

In Short: Powerchip's third quarter net soars

Taiwan's top DRAM chip maker, Powerchip, said on October 16 that its third-quarter profit more than tripled from a year earlier, beating expectations, as growing computer demand boosted shipments and chip prices.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

In Short: Powerchip's third quarter net soars

Taiwan's top DRAM chip maker, Powerchip, said on October 16 that its third-quarter profit more than tripled from a year earlier, beating expectations, as growing computer demand boosted shipments and chip prices.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

UK corporate criminal cases to increase: FSA

The United Kingdom has been less successful at prosecuting major corporate scandals than the United States, the head of enforcement at Britain's financial watchdog said on October 17, but she expected an increased number of criminal cases to be brought.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

UK corporate criminal cases to increase: FSA

The United Kingdom has been less successful at prosecuting major corporate scandals than the United States, the head of enforcement at Britain's financial watchdog said on October 17, but she expected an increased number of criminal cases to be brought.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Bonus buy-outs back in fashion in City of London

Top bankers are in such heavy demand in the City of London that investment banks are willing to buy out the annual bonuses of executives they want to hire, a survey said on October 20.

Published 23 Oct, 2006 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 6	277.92
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 6	277.72
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 6	153.43
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 6	0.87
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 6	1.29
Euro to USD / Nov 6	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 5	5,782.76
Nasdaq / Nov 5	18,439.17
Dow Jones / Nov 5	41,221.88
India Sensex / Nov 6	79,841.86
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 6	39,303.01
Hang Seng / Nov 6	20,407.15
FTSE 100 / Nov 6	8,284.30
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 6	19,412.80

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 5	242,798
Petrol/Litre / Nov 6	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 6	71.12
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 6	18,285
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 6	2,742.04
Diesel/Litre / Nov 6	255.14

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 6 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 6 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 6 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 6 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 6 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 6 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 6 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 6 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 6 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 6 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 6 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 6 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 6 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 6 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 6 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 6 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Nov 6 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Nov 6 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 6 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 6 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Nov 6 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 6 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 6 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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