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Print - 2006-11-18
Goods transporters end strike

Goods transporters end strike

The Supreme Council of All Karachi Transport Association and Karachi Goods Carrier Association have announced to call off the ongoing strike of goods carriers after holding talks with provincial minister for labour, transport and industry Adil Siddiqui.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Wedding season is on

Wedding season is on

Wedding season is on. Dinning halls in hotels are booked till December end and beginning of January 2007. All the wedding halls, gardens and open spaces that could be utilised by the needy people, are not available for another three months except on dates
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Political and trade bodies hail women bill

Political and trade bodies hail women bill

Various organisations, including political, religious, social and trade bodies have welcomed the passage of Women Protection Bill by the National Assembly.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Cytogenetics - A new tool for the diagnosis of childhood diseases

Cytogenetics - A new tool for the diagnosis of childhood diseases

With the mapping of human genes a wide open field has been laid open for accurate diagnosis of various cancers and other congenital malformations, maybe for other diseases also the nature of which so far has eluded the investigators.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
A glimpse of Punjabi culture across the border

A glimpse of Punjabi culture across the border

It was a case of pure serendipity. While surfing the television a few days ago in search of something interesting, I stumbled upon an Indian Punjabi music channel, MH1. I saw something that hooked me-and gave me a glimpse into the Punjabi culture across t
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Goods transporters end strike

Goods transporters end strike

The Supreme Council of All Karachi Transport Association and Karachi Goods Carrier Association have announced to call off the ongoing strike of goods carriers after holding talks with provincial minister for labour, transport and industry Adil Siddiqui.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Sukkur - the city of past

Sukkur - the city of past

The City of Sukkur, located on the picturesque bank of mighty Indus, partly hilly and partly plain, is one of the oldest human settlements of Sindh. On the opposite is its twin city of Rohri, an equally old habitation, close to Arore, Sindh's medieval cap
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Goods transporters end strike

Goods transporters end strike

The Supreme Council of All Karachi Transport Association and Karachi Goods Carrier Association have announced to call off the ongoing strike of goods carriers after holding talks with provincial minister for labour, transport and industry Adil Siddiqui.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Some interesting proverbs

Some interesting proverbs

William Shakespeare was the dirtiest man of the world. He never bathed even once during his 52 years long, unhygienic life from 1564-1616. He is now contemptuously called "Shakespeare Cockroach" or "Dirty Shakespeare."
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'KCCI supports traders convention'

'KCCI supports traders convention'

Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has extended its support to the traders' convention being held on November 30 by the small traders to protest against rising street crimes, non availability of parking, traffic congestion and pathetic condit
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
CAPITAL CULTURAL SCENE: Appreciating innovation

CAPITAL CULTURAL SCENE: Appreciating innovation

A blast of cold showers is washing every bit of warmth from the capital. The dreary drops of rain confide people to their warm, cosy homes, the feeling of lethargy overwhelming every active bone in the body.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
BOOK REVIEW: Book on women's agony: from past to present time

BOOK REVIEW: Book on women's agony: from past to present time

Elizabeth Stanton (1815-1902) an American abolitionist and campaigner for woman suffrage in her co-written book with Susan B. Anthony and Matilda Gage "History of Woman Suffrage" commenting on the dreadful exploitation of womenfolk, writes "The prolonged
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'Adni Baba'

'Adni Baba'

Afaq Siddiqui, a teacher, poet, critic, translator, researcher and what not in the field of literature and academics, has given us a book titled Adni Baba a biography of late Iftikhar Ahmed Adni.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'Aasmaan-e-Rehmat'

'Aasmaan-e-Rehmat'

Ejaz Rehmani is a well known and acknowledged poet, who through his work, spread over at least five decades, has made his mark by writing Ghazals, Nazms, Qata'at and is known especially for his religious poetry, like Hamd, Na'at, Salam, Munqabat and relig
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Remembering our legends: Composer Master Ghulam Haider

Remembering our legends: Composer Master Ghulam Haider

Few composers of gramophone and film songs in the subcontinent had such a tumultuous career and commanded so much respect from music buffs as did legendary Master Ghulam Haider (1906-1953).
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
KCBT wheat futures called steady

KCBT wheat futures called steady

Hard red winter wheat futures at the Kansas City Board of Trade were called to open steady to 1 cent higher on Thursday, with some expecting two-sided action amid a scarcity of market-moving news, traders said.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Government to end Balochistan's backwardness: Musharraf

Government to end Balochistan's backwardness: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf has declared that 2007 and beyond would be the year of Balochistan where through the process of development backwardness would be brought to an end. He was addressing elected representatives and notables of the five dist
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
EU wheat prices fall

EU wheat prices fall

European wheat fell on Friday after the EU stepped up sales from intervention stores onto the domestic market, sending buyers into retreat, traders said. French wheat continued its downtrend as Chicago's weakness was reinforced by the EU's sizeable resale
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Government to end Balochistan''s backwardness: Musharraf

Government to end Balochistan''s backwardness: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf has declared that 2007 and beyond would be the year of Balochistan where through the process of development backwardness would be brought to an end. He was addressing elected representatives and notables of the five dist
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Midwest cash grain corn and soyabean bids steady

Midwest cash grain corn and soyabean bids steady

Spot basis bids for corn and soyabeans were mostly steady around the interior US Midwest on Thursday, but soya bids rose along rivers, grain dealers said. Farmer selling was slow after a downturn in the futures market lowered cash prices.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US wheat interests concerned with CBOT contract

US wheat interests concerned with CBOT contract

Commercial grain interests such as millers and grain elevators are struggling with increased volatility in the Chicago Board of Trade wheat market, representatives at an industry meeting said on Thursday.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Prices stay put on grain market

Prices stay put on grain market

Firmness prevailed in the grain market on Friday as most of the commodities maintained the overnight levels in process of trading, dealers said.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
CBOT corn ends down two percent

CBOT corn ends down two percent

Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade shed 2 percent of value on Thursday on profit-taking pressure, traders and analysts said. "It was just profit-taking across the floor. Nothing has changed fundamentally and there wasn't any big fund long liquidat
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US cash soyameal offers mostly flat

US cash soyameal offers mostly flat

Spot basis offers for soyameal were mostly steady around the US Midwest on Thursday, but the market had a weak tone due to abundant supplies, dealers said. Soyabean processors have received a good amount of soybeans in the past few weeks as farmers have f
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Romania sees good prospects for joint ventures in Pakistan

Romania sees good prospects for joint ventures in Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister of Romania, Bodgan Pascu said that good prospect exists to have joint ventures in alternative energy, agriculture and information technology with Pakistan. Addressing members of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Thur
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 85,387 tonnes of cargo including 56,684 tonnes import, 28,703 tonnes export cargo and 1,944 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Friday.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PBF team to visit all chambers

PBF team to visit all chambers

Progressive Business Forum has decided to visit all chambers of commerce and industry of the country in connection with forthcoming FPCCI elections.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
CIF Gulf grain corn and soya steady

CIF Gulf grain corn and soya steady

US CIF corn and soyabean basis values were mostly steady on Thursday, supported by slow farmer selling and routine export demand, traders said. Barge freight rates were mostly steady after rising slightly at St. Louis and on the Illinois River.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Delay in sales, purchase invoices submission: KCCI proposal

Delay in sales, purchase invoices submission: KCCI proposal

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has proposed that penalty on a registered person, who failed to submit summary of sales and purchase invoices be made in line with the default in submission of monthly return viz, Rs 100 per day and for
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Moral Authority: inspiring others to act voluntarily

Moral Authority: inspiring others to act voluntarily

Addressing the UN General Assembly on the report of the Secretary-General on the work of the organisation on October 3, 2006, the Ambassador of Pakistan to the United Nation Munir Akram stressed that "the world needs a United Nation which does not always
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
UN assembly panel rebukes North Korea on human rights

UN assembly panel rebukes North Korea on human rights

A UN General Assembly panel rebuked North Korea on Friday for gross human rights abuses, with South Korea for the first time joining other UN members on Friday in support of the measure.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (November 17, 2006).

Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (November 17, 2006).

Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (November 17, 2006) and the forecast for Saturday (November 18, 2006).
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
LHC directed to produce text of LGO

LHC directed to produce text of LGO

The Lahore High Court issued notices to respondents in a petition filed by a union council, Nazim Haji Muhammad Ahmed, and directed the law officer to produce the text of the Local Government Ordinance (LGO) 2002.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Scottish girl's custody case adjourned

Scottish girl's custody case adjourned

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday adjourned the hearing of a habeas corpus petition filed for recovery and custody of a Scottish girl from her father for November 29.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Rs 617,586 paid on Ombudsman's order

Rs 617,586 paid on Ombudsman's order

On the orders of Punjab Ombudsman Abdur Rashid Khan, Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has paid Rs 617,586, to a complainant firm, earlier withheld for six years.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
LHC dismisses FM 103 petition

LHC dismisses FM 103 petition

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a petition filed by Radio FM 103 challenging the action of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) banning its Urdu news transmission.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Water conversion plants

Water conversion plants

If Indus water is properly utilised through construction of dams, water amount required for the prosperity of the people of Pakistan will be more than enough but unluckily, this water is being wasted on account of political confrontation.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Pakistani trade team to visit Zimbabwe next week

Pakistani trade team to visit Zimbabwe next week

A nine-member Pakistani trade delegation will arrive here next week on a four-day mission aimed at exploring business opportunities in Zimbabwe. The Pakistan Embassy here said it was working with the Ministry of Industry and International Trade, the Zimba
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan's products' exposition in Azerbaijan

Pakistan's products' exposition in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is to hold an exhibition of Pakistani products. The exhibition will provide Pakistani industrialists an opportunity to explore Azeri market, said Dr Eynulla Madatli, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan here on Friday.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Haj quota: TAAP accuses Haj Ministry of unjustness

Haj quota: TAAP accuses Haj Ministry of unjustness

The Ministry of Religious Affairs Zakat and Ushr has been accused by the Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP) of neglecting genuine and professional Haj operators in the allocation of intending Hajis quota.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Appointments in judiciary

Appointments in judiciary

On the recommendations of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Chief Justice of Lahore High Court (LHC) has appointed 25 civil judges-cum-judicial magistrates.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Transfers and postings

Transfers and postings

The Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) made transfers and postings among 27 judicial officers.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
MPAs express reservation over composite exams

MPAs express reservation over composite exams

Members from both treasury and opposition benches in Sindh Assembly on Friday showed their reservation against new system of composite examination for Class IX-X in Sindh province. During question hour, a number of MPAs from both government and opposition
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Growers deny using delaying tactics

Growers deny using delaying tactics

Sugar cane Growers Association (SGA) has strongly reacted over the allegations of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) of not providing sugar cane to the sugar mills of Sindh. Talking to Business Recorder here on Friday, SGA president Qurban Ali
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Islamic banking products introduced to housing sector

Islamic banking products introduced to housing sector

Al-Huda Centre of Islamic Banking and Islamic Economics has organised a special seminar on Islamic banking products relating to housing and construction industry. A large number of representatives from Islamic banking industry and housing and construction
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
MUET-UK university linkage approved

MUET-UK university linkage approved

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has approved a linkage between Chemical Engineering Department of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro, and the Institute for the Environment of Brunel University, UK.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Nasreen for declaring Karachi and Istanbul as twin cities

Nasreen for declaring Karachi and Istanbul as twin cities

City naib nazim Nasreen Jalil on Friday said in the absence of direct shipping contacts between Turkey and Pakistan, required trade target between two countries could not be achieved and added that concerned ministry would be approached for this.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
VCUQ initiates fifth annual design contest

VCUQ initiates fifth annual design contest

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Arts, Qatar (VCUQ) has announced to launch the fifth annual design contest 2006 in Pakistan by this year. This was said by the Associates Dean for academic affairs Dr Charles Bleick and Director Marketing Moa
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Rangers rehearse to gauge Ideas 2006 security

Rangers rehearse to gauge Ideas 2006 security

A full dress rehearsal conducted on Friday in connection with Ideas 2006, in which an elaborate security plan was unveiled. About 6,200 rangers personnel along with 366 mobiles were deployed on sensitive places and main roads.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
UVAS to hold international conference on fish farming

UVAS to hold international conference on fish farming

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore has arranged a two-day international conference on `Solving problems of freshwater fish farming in Pakistan` on November 27-28 at the 'varsity premises,
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Meat price case hearing put off

Meat price case hearing put off

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has adjourned till December 05 the proceedings in a petition filed by the president Mutton and Beef Sellers Association, as the law officer informed the court that meeting of the high officials pertaining to fixation of the mea
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'Katchi abadies responsible for unplanned growth of Karachi'

'Katchi abadies responsible for unplanned growth of Karachi'

Sindh Minister for Local Government and Chairman of Sindh Katchi Abadies Authority (SKAA) Muhammad Hussain on Friday stressed the need for imposing restriction on sale and transfer of plots in katchi abadies after lease so that the poor and low-income per
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Incentives to be provided to investors

Incentives to be provided to investors

The Federal government is preparing private participation in infrastructure Policy (2007-2011), which will provide incentives and guarantees to domestic and foreign investors, official sources said.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Lawyers welcome passage of Women Protection Bill

Lawyers welcome passage of Women Protection Bill

Lawyers and human rights activists have welcomed the passage of Women Protection Bill by the National Assembly. Talking to newsmen on Friday, noted lawyer Muazzama Hasnaion, who is also a member of Public Safety Commission, said the enactment of WPB would
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Punjab government promotes SME sector

Punjab government promotes SME sector

Punjab government has prepared a comprehensive programme for the promotion of Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) sector in the Province. Under the programme SMEs industrial estates in various cities including Sialkot would be developed.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
A&APP-2006 exhibition from December 6

A&APP-2006 exhibition from December 6

The second international auto and auto parts exhibition, A&APP 2006, is scheduled to be held from December 6 to 9 at the Karachi Expo Centre. Having received confirmation from several leading local and international manufacturers of automobiles, auto part
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Effluent treatment plants to be installed

Effluent treatment plants to be installed

Punjab government has decided to install common effluent treatment plants in major industrial town for minimising the industrial pollution in the Province.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
TUSDEC to set up CAD/CAM Centre in Quetta

TUSDEC to set up CAD/CAM Centre in Quetta

Technology Upgradation and Skill Development Company (TUSDEC) is setting up its first CAD/CAM Centre in Quetta to help promote digital manufacturing in the country for production of quality products in line with international market trends.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
MDPT transacts Rs three billion business in October

MDPT transacts Rs three billion business in October

Multan Dry Port Trust (MDPT) transacted export and import business worth over rupees three billion during October last, said MDPT Chairman Khwaja Muhammad Yousuf while talking to APP on Friday.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan and Brunei pledge to expand cooperation

Pakistan and Brunei pledge to expand cooperation

Pakistan and Brunei have underlined the need for greater co-operation between the two countries in the area of defence. This was discussed during a meeting between Federal Minister for Defence Production Habibullah Warriach and visiting Deputy Defence Min
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
$10 billion needed to meet energy demands

$10 billion needed to meet energy demands

The update studies estimate that more than $10 billion private investment will be required in the power sector upto 2010 to overcome the power shortage and meet growing energy demands.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
LPG Distributors Association office-bearers

LPG Distributors Association office-bearers

Chairman LPG Distributors Association Pakistan Muhammad Irfan Khokhar has announced nominations of office-bearers of Punjab, Sindh, NWFP and AJK chapters of the association. He also appointed district heads of the association, in 31 districts of Punjab.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Rotary Club to take part in anti-polio drive

Rotary Club to take part in anti-polio drive

Rotary Club International, Peshawar, has decided to participate in the anti-polio campaign and also to start mass awareness against the deadly dengue virus.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Health professionals asked to use evidence-based medicine

Health professionals asked to use evidence-based medicine

Using techniques from science, engineering and statistics, such as meta-analysis of scientific literature, risk-benefit analysis, and randomised controlled trials, the healthcare professionals should make "conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of cur
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Oracle Pakistan announces expansion programme

Oracle Pakistan announces expansion programme

Oracle Pakistan on Wednesday has announced its expansion programme with the aim of strengthening its presence in fast growing cities of the Asia Pacific region, including Lahore.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Fumigation campaign started

Fumigation campaign started

Municipal administrations of various towns have started fumigation campaign to get rid of mosquitoes, houseflies and other harmful insects. In this regard union council No 20,21 and other UCs started fourth round of fumigation campaign.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Washington Times praises Musharraf for legislation on women's rights

Washington Times praises Musharraf for legislation on women's rights

Washington Times has praised the legislation passed by Pakistan parliament to protect the rights of women, and suggested other Muslim countries to follow it. "Pakistan's progress is a lesson of tremendous importance for other countries in the Musli
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Two police officials booked for taking bribe

Two police officials booked for taking bribe

Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE), Lahore region, has registered a case against two Investigation Officers of Defence Police Station for manipulating with land mafia, taking bribe and misuse of powers.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'Unbalanced use of fertiliser hitting crops and soil'

'Unbalanced use of fertiliser hitting crops and soil'

Owing to unbalanced use of fertiliser, not only production of various crops is below the mark, but the country is also heading towards a dangerous point because of fast-pace deterioration of soil.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Balochistan's mega projects: distrust yet to be addressed

Balochistan's mega projects: distrust yet to be addressed

President Pervez Musharraf, while inaugurating the Mirani Dam in Balochistan, a project conceived in 1956 but launched by him in 2002, sought the support of the Baloch against anti-development and retrogressive elements to steer the province into an era o
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Looking for closure to Iraq occupation

Looking for closure to Iraq occupation

The Bush administration is now working hard to find a way out of Iraq. The US President and his closest ally in the illegal and immoral invasion and occupation of Iraq, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, held a lengthy telephonic conversation last week on
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Global competitiveness of garment industry

Global competitiveness of garment industry

The textile apparel sector lies at the apex of the textile value chain starting from cotton and synthetic fibers. Over the past decades there has been a consistent rise in the value of global market share of high value textile apparel in comparison to the
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Americans look to Asia for affordable surgeries

Americans look to Asia for affordable surgeries

When Wayne Steinard visited his doctor earlier this year he faced two options: either undergo open heart surgery in the US for 100,000 dollars or have it done in India for 6,700 dollars. "I chose India," the 59-year-old uninsured building contractor from
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
The green fuel revolution

The green fuel revolution

With the soaring oil prices, it is high time our government should team up and sit down to discuss some serious business to cut down our oil import bills. With the ever-increasing automobile industry the need for oil imports will hit hard the government p
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
From Mylai to Mosal

From Mylai to Mosal

The history is replete with mayhem even centuries before the Mylai massacre.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Local versus imported cars

Local versus imported cars

This has reference to Afsheen Atif's letter published in your newspaper dated November 11th, 2006.I want to narrate my personal experience with booking a local assembled car after which the readers can decide if the consumer deserves what Afsheen is deman
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
CCoP meeting cancelled

CCoP meeting cancelled

The meeting of Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) scheduled for Saturday (today) has been cancelled on the request of Privatisation Commission (PC), official sources told Business Recorder.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold dips

US MIDDAY: gold dips

Gold futures fell in early trade on Friday as lower oil prices, a firmer dollar and weak base metals prompted investors to lock in profits before the weekend. Sources said that overall market sentiment remained bullish and expected gold to bounce back fro
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans slip

US MIDDAY: soyabeans slip

Soyabean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were weaker at mid-morning Friday on follow-through technical selling from Thursday, when the market hit a two-week low, traders said. Weakness in the corn and soyaoil markets added pressure to soyabeans.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper falls

US MIDDAY: copper falls

Copper futures in New York fell below $3 a lb. early Friday, after a sharp drop in US home building in October heightened concerns of a demand slowdown for the red metal, used in construction and electrical wiring, sources said.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn drops

US MIDDAY: corn drops

Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade turned lower early on Friday on follow-through technical selling after a sharp decline on Thursday that was triggered by profit-taking, traders said. The volume was thin, which allowed relatively small amounts of
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat higher

US MIDDAY: wheat higher

Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were firm at midmorning Friday as the market rebounded after falling to fresh six-week lows shortly after the open, traders said. But market action was choppy and trading was thin. Sluggish export demand for US
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar easier

US MIDDAY: sugar easier

Raw sugar futures finished Friday at a fresh two-week low on speculative and investment fund sales but trade and consumer buying pared the market's losses, brokers said.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee slides

US MIDDAY: coffee slides

Arabica benchmark coffee futures tumbled in early Friday dealings as fund and speculative selling accelerated after futures opened sharply lower, traders said.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Platinum pares losses

Platinum pares losses

Platinum trimmed losses after falling more than four percent to a two-week low on Friday, as a sharp rise in the dollar in late trader prompted investors to return to the market. Spot platinum was quoted at $1,165/1,170 an ounce by 1546 GMT after touching
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Base metals slip

Base metals slip

Base metals prices slid on Friday dragged down by oil and doubts about the strength of the global economy and demand, while rising copper stocks reinforced negative sentiment, traders said.
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am
London sugar plummets

London sugar plummets

London white sugar futures closed sharply down on Friday, weakened by fund and speculative sales, with prices falling to the lowest levels for more than one month, traders said. Benchmark March ended down $9.50 or 2.6 percent at $353.50 a tonne. The front
Published 18 Nov, 2006 12:00am