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Print - 2006-11-17
Nigerian oil regulator sacked

Nigerian oil regulator sacked

Nigeria's oil industry regulator has been fired during an investigation into the award of drilling rights to an unknown Nigerian company outside the open auction process, Petroleum Ministry sources said on Thursday.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Friend of 9/11 hijackers guilty of abetting murder

Friend of 9/11 hijackers guilty of abetting murder

A German court ruled on Thursday that a Moroccan friend of the September 11 hijackers was guilty of abetting mass murder and must return to court to receive a new, harsher prison sentence of up to 15 years.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Zimbabwe offers to compensate white farmers

Zimbabwe offers to compensate white farmers

Zimbabwe on Thursday invited more than 1,000 white farmers to collect compensation for property seized during lands reforms launched by President Robert Mugabe's government. In a four-page notice published in the state-run newspaper The Herald, secretary
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Annan leads Darfur meeting; 50 killed

Annan leads Darfur meeting; 50 killed

UN chief Kofi Annan led a push on Thursday for a "hybrid" force of African Union and United Nations peacekeepers to be allowed into Darfur amid reports of new violence in Sudan's war-shattered region.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Israel army kills Palestinian

Israel army kills Palestinian

Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian gunman in a clash in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, Palestinian medical officials said. An army spokeswoman said troops spotted an armed gunman in a refugee camp in the city of Nablus and opened fired, hitting hi
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Iran donates $120 million to Hamas government

Iran donates $120 million to Hamas government

Iran has donated $120 million to the Palestinian Hamas-led government and has said it is ready to give more, Palestinian Foreign Minister Mahmoud al-Zahar said on Thursday.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US Marine gets jail

US Marine gets jail

A US Marine involved in the death of an Iraqi civilian was jailed for 18 months Wednesday after admitting involvement in the killing and apologising to the dead man's family.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Iran set for 'final step' in atomic plan: Ahmadinejad

Iran set for 'final step' in atomic plan: Ahmadinejad

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday Iran was about to take the "final step" in a nuclear programme which the UN has called on it to curtail and which the West fears may be used to make atomic bombs.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Nepal peace deal delayed

Nepal peace deal delayed

Nepal's government and Maoist rebels failed to finalise a peace deal on Thursday as promised, but pledged to sign the landmark accord, meant to bring an end to a decade-long insurgency, next week.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Donors pledge $4.7 billion for Yemen

Donors pledge $4.7 billion for Yemen

International donors pledged $4.7 billion for Yemen, the Arab world's poorest country and an ally in Washington's war on terror, at a conference in London on Thursday, the World Bank and Yemen said. Yemen had been hoping to raise up to $5 billion at the t
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Russia to ban migrant market workers

Russia to ban migrant market workers

Russia will ban migrant workers from ex-Soviet states from working in markets and street kiosks from April 2007, the Kremlin's Web site said, as part of a drive to protect ethnic Russians' way of life.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Iraqi hostages tortured, killed: minister

Iraqi hostages tortured, killed: minister

Kidnappers who seized dozens of men from an Iraqi government building two days ago tortured and killed some of them, the minister for higher education said on Thursday, citing the testimony of freed hostages.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bush reassures Asia allies after election blow

Bush reassures Asia allies after election blow

President George W. Bush tried to reassure nervous Asian allies on Thursday that he remains committed to opening up global trade markets despite humiliating losses in US elections that could weaken his hand.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Indian rupee records biggest one-day rise

Indian rupee records biggest one-day rise

The Indian rupee notched up its largest single day gain in nearly six months on Thursday due to hefty capital inflows, adding to worries the central bank may intervene yet again to stem the unit's rise.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Sterling rebounds

Sterling rebounds

Sterling rebounded from a 1-1/2 month low against the euro on Thursday after unexpectedly stronger UK retail sales figures re-opened debate on whether the Bank of England will raise interest rates further next year.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Dollar nudges higher in London

Dollar nudges higher in London

The dollar edged up against European currencies on Thursday ahead of US inflation and other data releases, as investors looked for more clues on the likely path of US interest rates.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
European credit indices rise

European credit indices rise

European credit indices rose on Thursday after a report showed US consumer price growth slowed sharply in October, easing concerns over higher interest rates in the world's largest economy. Credit markets were also boosted by speculation over renewed issu
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
European credit indices rise

European credit indices rise

European credit indices rose on Thursday after a report showed US consumer price growth slowed sharply in October, easing concerns over higher interest rates in the world's largest economy. Credit markets were also boosted by speculation over renewed issu
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Seoul shares down

Seoul shares down

Seoul shares fell for the first time in four sessions on Thursday, retreating from a six-month high, as lenders such as Kookmin Bank extended falls a day after South Korea proposed tighter home loans to curb property prices.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US Stocks: Thursday's late afternoon trade

US Stocks: Thursday's late afternoon trade

US stocks rose on Thursday as inflation data boosted hopes that the Federal Reserve won't have to raise interest rates and may even cut them early next year, but Dell Inc fuelled caution regarding the technology sector after it delayed its earnings report
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Chinese shares up

Chinese shares up

Chinese shares ended 0.97 percent higher on Thursday but came well off their highs because of a heavy round of profit-taking in smaller-capital stocks during the last hour. The benchmark Shanghai composite index finished at 1,941.547 points. It rocketed a
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
UK's top share index hits 5-1/2 year high

UK's top share index hits 5-1/2 year high

The FTSE 100 index of Britain's largest shares hit a five-and-a-half year closing high on Thursday, ending up 0.4 percent after a US pricing report eased inflation worries across the Atlantic.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Farm, food plan mistakes total $4.6 billion: USDA

Farm, food plan mistakes total $4.6 billion: USDA

The US Agriculture Department committed $4.6 billion in bureaucratic errors during fiscal year 2006 with most of the mistakes tied to improper payments to farmers, the agency said in a review of some its largest programmes.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
India's third quarter gold demand up, China steady: WGC

India's third quarter gold demand up, China steady: WGC

India's gold consumption in the third quarter rose around 16 percent, compared with the same year-ago period, to 164.8 tonnes after a price drop ahead of a religious festival spurred purchases from investors and jewellers, the World Gold Council said.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Oil falls 4 percent to 2006 low on high crude stocks

Oil falls 4 percent to 2006 low on high crude stocks

Oil tumbled 4 percent to its lowest point in a year as dealers focused on swelling US crude stockpiles and forecasts of a mild winter in the world's top consumer. US light crude settled down $2.50 at $56.26 a barrel, the lowest settlement since November 1
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
EU rejects free-market wheat

EU rejects free-market wheat

The European Union rejected all bids for licences to export free-market wheat and barley with zero refunds at its weekly tender on Thursday, trade sources said, citing figures from French arable crops office ONIGC.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton closes lower

New York cotton closes lower

Cotton futures finished lower Thursday as some investors liquidated their positions in the spot contract and such switch trade should stay the main feature of the market into next week, brokers said.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
London sugar weaker

London sugar weaker

London white sugar futures closed down almost two percent on Thursday after investment funds triggered sell stops in the afternoon, traders said. March settled down $7.0 or 1.89 percent at $363.00 per tonne in volume of 4,838 lots, after trading from $371
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Copper ends softer

Copper ends softer

Copper prices closed down on Thursday with sentiment weighed down by rising stock levels and the metal was seen weak on the technical charts, analysts said.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Gold gains in Europe

Gold gains in Europe

Gold gained in late European trade on Thursday on speculative buying after the release of the US consumer price data had little impact on the dollar. Firmer oil prices also helped gold, but analysts said the metal was expected to continue trading in a ran
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa down

US MIDDAY: cocoa down

Benchmark cocoa futures in New York closed down 2.8 percent Thursday on a volley of speculative selling after a similar drop in London prices. Cocoa for March delivery on the New York Board of Trade finished $43 lower at $1,490 a tonne, breaking the $1,50
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar at two-week low

US MIDDAY: sugar at two-week low

Raw sugar futures tumbled due to late speculative sales to finish Thursday at a two-week low and the market could test the lower end of its trading band before the weekend, brokers said.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat extends declines

US MIDDAY: wheat extends declines

Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade extended declines near midday on Thursday as sell-stops were triggered, sending spot December to a six-week low, traders said.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn gains

US MIDDAY: corn gains

Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were higher early on Thursday on solid demand for corn and on speculative buying mainly stemming from buy orders placed electronically, traders said.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper down

US MIDDAY: copper down

Copper futures in New York remained on the defensive in early trade on Thursday as concerns over a supply glut for next year bolstered new short sales in the market and held prices near 19-week lows, sources said.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans firm

US MIDDAY: soyabeans firm

Soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were mostly firm near midsession on Thursday on a technical recovery from the sharp break late in the previous session, traders said.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold holds gain

US MIDDAY: gold holds gain

US gold edged up in choppy trading early on Thursday after the dollar weakened on a report which showed tamed US inflation. But traders expected the market to remain fickle and gold to move in a wide range in the near future.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'Plebiscite only way to restore peace in occupied Kashmir'

'Plebiscite only way to restore peace in occupied Kashmir'

Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani has asked Pakistan to ensure that India "fulfils its commitment to hold a plebiscite" in Jammu and Kashmir, as part of the United Nations resolution on the vexed issue, and allow the people to decide their
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NGOs help in Pakistan's quake relief praised

NGOs help in Pakistan's quake relief praised

Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Dr Maleeha Lodhi expressed the Pakistan Government's gratitude and indebtedness to the non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for their unstinting support and assistance in the aftermath of last year's devas
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Development and environment

Development and environment

It is really nice to hear a good news regarding shifting of bus stands for Balochistan travellers after this month. Even though the action is commendable by the city administration in the context of rehabilitation of environment, but there is another mena
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
KESC bank charges

KESC bank charges

I express deep regret and strongly protest at KESC step to charge Rs 8.00 as bank charges from the consumers. My simple question is who is the responsible authority to approve this charge from the consumers directly instead when KESC was itself paying the
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PCB...just doing it?

PCB...just doing it?

A clip on one of the TV channels, a few days before West Indies tour began, showing the Doc, medicine man top-slotting the Pakistan Cricket Board, in his jogging gear lapping the Gaddafi Stadium without breaking a sweat, while our cricketers practiced at
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Saddam Husain's sentence

Saddam Husain's sentence

Iraq had been over-run by the US on the ground that it was having weapons of mass destruction which could destroy the world in less than an hour. The assertions of inspections of the International Atomic Agency made in this connection were, however, to th
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Chinese province sets example for fast economic growth

Chinese province sets example for fast economic growth

Over the years, this village-turned-urban sprawl in south China has conjured up images of low-cost, low-tech factories churning out the stuff that fuelled China's economic take off. Shenzhen was the testing ground for the first tentative steps that China
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
A case for restructuring OGDC for issue of GDRs

A case for restructuring OGDC for issue of GDRs

Recently, the Economic Advisor to the Government of Pakistan, Dr Salman Shah, giving a live interview to a representative of an electronic media disclosed that during the current fiscal year, the government of Pakistan intends to issue GDRs of approximate
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
More tax on CNG, LPG

More tax on CNG, LPG

A high-powered World Bank team, which recently visited Pakistan, has advised the government to substantially increase the tax on CNG and LPG and discard its policy of cross-subsidising one kind of fuel at the cost of others.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
A step forward

A step forward

The Protection of Women (Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill passed by the National Assembly on Wednesday, an important step towards the restoration of women's rights, turned out to be an interesting spectacle of political power play.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf praised over passage of women bill

Musharraf praised over passage of women bill

Pak Women Welfare Association, while praising President Pervez Musharraf over passage of 'Women Protection Bill' by the National Assembly, has said it will provide relief to women rape victims.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Call for promoting tolerance in society

Call for promoting tolerance in society

Identifying lust for materialistic gains, pollution, injustice, stress and poverty as main causes of intolerance in the society, speakers at different functions held to mark the 'World Tolerance Day' have called for promoting 'positive values and thinking
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
153 dengue fever cases found positive in Punjab

153 dengue fever cases found positive in Punjab

Institute of Public Health (IPH) Lahore has so far conducted as many as 421 tests of dengue fever out of whom 153 were found positive while facility of such test was not available in any of the district or tehsil headquarter hospitals in the province exce
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Petition adjourned

Petition adjourned

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has adjourned till November 21 the proceedings in a petition filed by a British national Gopal Das praying to the court to direct the respondent government to vacate their house in GOR as his niece also approached the court wit
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Railways' importance highlighted

Railways' importance highlighted

Pakistan Railways is the sole organisation in communication sector, which not only facilitates shipment of goods from one place to another, but also provide travelling facilities to a large number of passengers.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Children's Day on November 20

Children's Day on November 20

Like other parts of the world, Universal Children's Day will be observed across the country on November 20 with a pledge that all out efforts will be made in partnership of all the public and private agencies, to put in place a child protection system at
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
7.5 million asthma patients in Pakistan

7.5 million asthma patients in Pakistan

There are 7.5 million asthma patients in Pakistan and its prevalence has risen by 76 percent during the last 10 years while 57 percent patients have no basic knowledge about asthma or understanding of the treatment.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Punjab to spend Rs three billion on afforestation

Punjab to spend Rs three billion on afforestation

Under a Federal government directive, a mega afforestation plan is being launched in Punjab with an estimated cost of Rs 3 billion. Sources in the Forest Department told APP on Thursday that federal government had asked the provincial governments to incre
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Punjab produces 60,000 tons iron ore annually

Punjab produces 60,000 tons iron ore annually

Provincial Minister for Mines and Minerals Muhammad Sibtain Khan has said that annual production of iron ore in Punjab has reached 60,000 ton and it would further increase next year.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Security tightened

Security tightened

Regional Police Officer Mirza Muhammad Ali on Thursday visited various parts of the city and inspected the security arrangements for guest cricket team of west Indies, and three days religious congregation of Daawat-i-Islami from November 17 to 19 while b
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Lok Mela a bid to rediscover traditional roots

Lok Mela a bid to rediscover traditional roots

The ongoing Lok Mela at Shakarparian has been an attempt by the Lok Virsa authorities to help people rediscover the strong bonds with their traditional roots. The weeks long fair featuring stalls which contain traditional articles and coupled with folk mu
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'Anti-corruption strategy yielding positive results'

'Anti-corruption strategy yielding positive results'

Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro has stated that the United Nations Convention against corruption provided an adequate framework for international co-operation and our National Anti Corruption Strategy announced in 2002 has yielded positive results.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'Sindh government keen to revive film industry in Karachi'

'Sindh government keen to revive film industry in Karachi'

Sindh Chief Minister's Advisor on Culture Omer Sharif said on Thursday that the government was keen to revive film industry in Karachi and for this purpose, it would resolve all the issues related to the industry on priority basis.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Water colours by Ustad Latif, Khalid Latif

Water colours by Ustad Latif, Khalid Latif

An exhibition dedicated to late Ustad Mohammad Latif Chughtai, winner of several prizes who devoted almost four decades of his life to the National College of Arts, will open here at one of the oldest art galleries of the city.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Fair weather forecast

Fair weather forecast

The Met office has forecast fair weather with hazy morning on Friday with minimum temperature in range of 18-20 degree centigrade. Dry weather is forecast for Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Sukkur and Larkana divisions on Friday.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Plan to promote Pak-UK trade ties

Plan to promote Pak-UK trade ties

Bright and large scale scope is available for the investment by the intending entrepreneurs from Pakistan, including Azad Jammu Kashmir, in the trade and industrial sector in Britain through the promotion of bilateral trade ties between the two friendly c
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Law to ensure protection, honour for women

Law to ensure protection, honour for women

Ministers, legislators and lawyers on Thursday hailed the passage of Women Protection Bill, saying the bill would ensure more rights and empower the women in the society.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Notice on Majlis-e-Ahrar's petition

Notice on Majlis-e-Ahrar's petition

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to respondents in a petition filed by Majlis-e-Ahrar challenging the decision of the district government not allowing them to hold a public meeting at Minar-e-Pakistan.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Regularisation of 350 Karachi goths soon

Regularisation of 350 Karachi goths soon

A meeting of Karachi Goth Regularisation Committee was held here on Thursday with its chairman Sindh Minister for Mineral Development Irfanullah Khan Marwat in the chair.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Second phase of education reforms under way

Second phase of education reforms under way

The second phase of education reforms has commenced in the Punjab province, and this Rs 6 billion programme, apart from ensuring amenities at colleges, will include appointment of 4,000 more lecturers by June 2007.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Ibad for developing special zones along Northern bypass

Ibad for developing special zones along Northern bypass

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has directed the concerned authorities that besides undertaking development works, special zones for timber, marble, iron and other markets should be developed along both sides of Northern bypass.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Iesco to install five grid stations in Rawalpindi

Iesco to install five grid stations in Rawalpindi

Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) will install five new grid stations in different parts of Rawalpindi for provision of electricity to people, avoid power breakdowns and reduce line losses.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NWFP universities sports gala opens

NWFP universities sports gala opens

The third sports gala, being participated by both the public and private sector universities of the NWFP, started at the premises of University of Peshawar (PU) on Wednesday morning.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
First access to finance study in Pakistan

First access to finance study in Pakistan

After successfully privatising and consolidating the financial sector, the government is now focusing on targeted financial initiatives for reaching the poor, said a press release. The Finance Ministry, in conjunction with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NHA penalises Echo West for shoddy work

NHA penalises Echo West for shoddy work

The National Highway Authority (NHA) penalising the Echo West, a private contractor, has encashed Rs 177 million bank guarantee due to its poor performance on various projects, including Torkham-Jalalabad Road.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NRB chief calls for provincial governments restructuring

NRB chief calls for provincial governments restructuring

Chairman, National Reconstruction Bureau (NRB) Daniyal Aziz has called for restructuring of provincial governments to resolve 70 percent to 80 percent civic problems effectively being faced by the people.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NRB mulling institutional reforms: Daniyal

NRB mulling institutional reforms: Daniyal

The National Reconstruction Bureau (NRB) is looking into several recommendations and models to introduce institutional reforms in the financial, administrative and political institutions of the country.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
MQM rally today

MQM rally today

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) will hold a public rally to register people's appreciation on the passage of women protection bill by the National Assembly on Friday after Namaz-e-Juma.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (November 16, 2006) and the forecast for Friday (November 17, 2006).
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Web-based e-filing of sales tax declaration from next month

Web-based e-filing of sales tax declaration from next month

Filing of sales tax declaration is likely to go on web from next month, sources told Business Recorder on Thursday. Sources said that the Central Board or Revenue (CBR) is all-set to launch its new web based electronic filing of sales tax declarati
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Women bill dominates Sindh Assembly proceedings

Women bill dominates Sindh Assembly proceedings

Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) MPAs on Thursday continued their boycott of Sindh Assembly proceedings in protest against ignoring of opposition by treasury benches in legislative process as well as banning of pillion riding in Karachi and
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Elahi commends women bill passage

Elahi commends women bill passage

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has termed the safeguarding of women rights through the adoption of the Women Protection Bill(WPB), a commendable step of the present government and made it clear that no clause of the bill is opposed to the te
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Extreme steps beget extremism, Punjab Assembly told

Extreme steps beget extremism, Punjab Assembly told

In the Punjab Assembly opposition benches offered prayers for the departed souls of people who were killed in Bajaur and Dargai incidents recently. Opposition severely criticised the government for taking steps that culminated in these events.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Women bill starts creating waves

Women bill starts creating waves

The Women Protection Bill passed by the National Assembly may take time to positively impact the life of ordinary women of Pakistan but its political fallout is already creating waves in the cesspool of our national politics.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

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

Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Reap team to visit Russia

Reap team to visit Russia

Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (Reap) would send a delegation to Russia for the promotion of Pakistani rice there.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Proposal to cut palm oil duty under study

Proposal to cut palm oil duty under study

The trade authorities are considering a Malaysian request that Pakistan cuts its import duty on palm oil by about 20 percent, a senior official said on Thursday.
Published 17 Nov, 2006 12:00am
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