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Print - 2007-03-04
Chartered Accountants students moot from March 16

Chartered Accountants students moot from March 16

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) is organising the 'All Pakistan CA Students Conference - 2007' on the theme "Chartered Accountancy - marking its own borders" on 16-17 March 2007 in Karachi.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Punjab University to oversee research activities

Punjab University to oversee research activities

Punjab University will organise a "Review Performance Audit Conference" next month to oversee research activities. Vice-chancellor Lieutenant General Arshad Mahmood (Retd) revealed this in a meeting with young PhD faculty members.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
GCU inks research accord with Hong Kong university

GCU inks research accord with Hong Kong university

GC University (GCU) Lahore and Hong Kong Baptist University on Saturday signed an agreement to promote education and collaboration in research and academics between the two universities.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Karachi University notification

Karachi University notification

The University of Karachi and its affiliated colleges to remain closed on March 5, 2007 on account of Urs Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. According to a notification, the registrar, University of Karachi announced on Saturday that the university and its affiliat
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Mathematics and science instructors may be hired from Bangladesh

Mathematics and science instructors may be hired from Bangladesh

The federal government is considering to acquire services of teachers from Bangladesh in a bid to overcome trained instructors' deficiency in mathematics and science subjects, official sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Indian High Commissioner to be chief guest at book launching

Indian High Commissioner to be chief guest at book launching

Satyaabrata Pal, High Commissioner of India will be the chief guest at the book launching of "Momory, Metaphor, Mutations - Contemporary Art of India and Pakistan" written by Salima Hashmi and Yashodhara Dalmia here at a local hotel on March 10.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Need for amendments to TOR-2007 stressed

Need for amendments to TOR-2007 stressed

A strong lobby has emerged to beat the spirit behind the Trade Organisations Rules (TOR) - 2007, framed by the commerce ministry under the Trade Organisations Ordinance (TOO) - 2006.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
NFC award on equalisation basis demanded

NFC award on equalisation basis demanded

The nationalist leaders on Saturday demanded that National Finance Commission award not be allocated on the sole criteria of population but on the basis of equalisation where under developed areas that are rich in resources should get a bigger share.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Population to touch 250 million mark by 2025

Population to touch 250 million mark by 2025

Pakistan's population will touch the 250 million mark by 2025 and, for this large number, providing health facilities would be a paramount task. Federal Health Secretary Anwar Mehmood said this at the Second Convocation of the Jinnah Medical & Dental Coll
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
NDMC to effectively deal with problems of quake victims

NDMC to effectively deal with problems of quake victims

Federal Information Minister Mohammed Ali Durrani has said the government has constituted National Disaster Management Council (NDMC) to effectively deal with the problems of October 2005 earthquake victims.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
PML strengthened after merger with PPP: Prime Minister

PML strengthened after merger with PPP: Prime Minister

The fusion of PPP into PML has strengthened PML and it is well poised for victory in the future elections, said Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz. The prime minister was talking to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Sher Afgan Khan Niazi, and Minister of State f
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Big arms recovered from Sui

Big arms recovered from Sui

Security forces on Saturday recovered a large cache of arms from Nilagh area of Dera Bugti, sources told APP. The arms, which were dumped in Nilagh area of tehsil Sui included 112 RPG-7 rockets and 8mm anti-aircraft gun along with thousands of rounds. No
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Memon businessmen urged to double income tax share

Memon businessmen urged to double income tax share

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has called upon the Memon business community to double its share in the national income tax collection from "as you claim" 26 percent to 54 percent.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bids for Mega Securities ISE membership not invited yet

Bids for Mega Securities ISE membership not invited yet

The Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) has not yet invited fresh bids for selling the membership seat of the defaulted Mega Securities (Pvt) Limited following an order of National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bids for Mega Securities ISE membership not invited yet

Bids for Mega Securities ISE membership not invited yet

The Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) has not yet invited fresh bids for selling the membership seat of the defaulted Mega Securities (Pvt) Limited following an order of National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bids for Mega Securities ISE membership not invited yet

Bids for Mega Securities ISE membership not invited yet

The Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) has not yet invited fresh bids for selling the membership seat of the defaulted Mega Securities (Pvt) Limited following an order of National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Farm sector PSDP to be raised to Rs 23 billion next fiscal: Bosan

Farm sector PSDP to be raised to Rs 23 billion next fiscal: Bosan

The government has decided to increase the allocation in Pakistan Social Development Program (PSDP) for agriculture sector from existing portion of Rs 12 billion to Rs 23 billion in next fiscal year for improving infrastructure.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Farm sector PSDP to be raised to Rs 23 billion next fiscal: Bosan

Farm sector PSDP to be raised to Rs 23 billion next fiscal: Bosan

The government has decided to increase the allocation in Pakistan Social Development Program (PSDP) for agriculture sector from existing portion of Rs 12 billion to Rs 23 billion in next fiscal year for improving infrastructure.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Farm sector PSDP to be raised to Rs 23 billion next fiscal: Bosan

Farm sector PSDP to be raised to Rs 23 billion next fiscal: Bosan

The government has decided to increase the allocation in Pakistan Social Development Program (PSDP) for agriculture sector from existing portion of Rs 12 billion to Rs 23 billion in next fiscal year for improving infrastructure.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Only Rs 268 million agriculture tax collected so far

Only Rs 268 million agriculture tax collected so far

Agriculture tax collected from all the provinces of the country is just Rs 268 million despite this fact that sitting MNAs, MPAs and senators and other big politicians of the country possess vast agricultural lands according to their declared assets but t
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Only Rs 268 million agriculture tax collected so far

Only Rs 268 million agriculture tax collected so far

Agriculture tax collected from all the provinces of the country is just Rs 268 million despite this fact that sitting MNAs, MPAs and senators and other big politicians of the country possess vast agricultural lands according to their declared assets but t
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Only Rs 268 million agriculture tax collected so far

Only Rs 268 million agriculture tax collected so far

Agriculture tax collected from all the provinces of the country is just Rs 268 million despite this fact that sitting MNAs, MPAs and senators and other big politicians of the country possess vast agricultural lands according to their declared assets but t
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Economic policies attracting foreign investment: minister

Economic policies attracting foreign investment: minister

Federal Privatisation and Investment Minister Zahid Hamid has said the foreign investors are making huge investment in the country due to prudent economic policies of the present government. In an interview with APP at Sialkot Public School here on Saturd
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Coal-fired power generation: grotesque-pricing policy impedes investment

Coal-fired power generation: grotesque-pricing policy impedes investment

A uniform pricing formula for electricity purchase is needed to guarantee foreign investors for setting up coal-fired power plants in the country. Some foreign and local firms prepared feasibility reports and confirmed coal deposits but were reluctant to
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Coal-fired power generation: grotesque-pricing policy impedes investment

Coal-fired power generation: grotesque-pricing policy impedes investment

A uniform pricing formula for electricity purchase is needed to guarantee foreign investors for setting up coal-fired power plants in the country. Some foreign and local firms prepared feasibility reports and confirmed coal deposits but were reluctant to
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Coal-fired power generation: grotesque-pricing policy impedes investment

Coal-fired power generation: grotesque-pricing policy impedes investment

A uniform pricing formula for electricity purchase is needed to guarantee foreign investors for setting up coal-fired power plants in the country. Some foreign and local firms prepared feasibility reports and confirmed coal deposits but were reluctant to
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bomb kills three US soldiers in Baghdad

Bomb kills three US soldiers in Baghdad

Three US soldiers died on Saturday after being fatally wounded in a bomb attack in central Baghdad, the military said. The statement only identified the casualties as attached to Multinational Corps Iraq, the unit that provides the US-led coalition's oper
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bomb kills three US soldiers in Baghdad

Bomb kills three US soldiers in Baghdad

Three US soldiers died on Saturday after being fatally wounded in a bomb attack in central Baghdad, the military said. The statement only identified the casualties as attached to Multinational Corps Iraq, the unit that provides the US-led coalition's oper
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
President calls for 300 km per hour trains planning

President calls for 300 km per hour trains planning

President General Pervez Musharraf on Saturday called for fast development of Pakistan Railways, on modern lines, to provide economical travel to the people, swift movement of goods and to create linkages with neighbouring countries.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Iran seeks Saarc observer status

Iran seeks Saarc observer status

Iran has formally requested for grant of observer status in the currently seven-nation South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (Saarc). A formal letter in this regard was handed over to Saarc Secretary-General by Director-General for West Asia A
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Iran seeks Saarc observer status

Iran seeks Saarc observer status

Iran has formally requested for grant of observer status in the currently seven-nation South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (Saarc). A formal letter in this regard was handed over to Saarc Secretary-General by Director-General for West Asia A
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
TDM centre to set up in Gujranwala soon

TDM centre to set up in Gujranwala soon

The Industries and Production Ministry has finalised all the modalities to set up another Tools, Dies and Moulds Center in Gujranwala as Technology Upgradation and Skills Development Company (TUSDC) is being provided required funds, sources told Busine
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
13 hurt in Indonesian port blast

13 hurt in Indonesian port blast

At least 13 people were injured in a bomb blast in Indonesia's Ambon island Saturday, police and witnesses said. The explosion went off at around 9:00 am (0000 GMT) at the busy Yos Sudarso ferry terminal in Ambon, injuring port labours and travellers, the
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Karachi LTU to get latest IT backup

Karachi LTU to get latest IT backup

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) would provide the Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU), Karachi with the latest IT equipment and improved infrastructure facilities at an estimated cost of Rs 5,685,000. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that the L
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
India resumes stabilisation bonds to curb easy cash

India resumes stabilisation bonds to curb easy cash

India's central bank said on Friday it would resume the sale of market stabilisation scheme (MSS) bonds after a gap of more than 18 months to help curb inflation and absorb excess cash from the banking system.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
India resumes stabilisation bonds to curb easy cash

India resumes stabilisation bonds to curb easy cash

India's central bank said on Friday it would resume the sale of market stabilisation scheme (MSS) bonds after a gap of more than 18 months to help curb inflation and absorb excess cash from the banking system.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Alaska natural gas pipeline bill introduced

Alaska natural gas pipeline bill introduced

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin introduced a bill on Friday that she hopes will kick-start stalled plans for a natural gas pipeline from Alaska's North Slope. Palin said she hopes the state can pick a winning proposal this year and that construction can start
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Tata, Corus to merge after shareholders' meeting

Tata, Corus to merge after shareholders' meeting

Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus will merge with Tata Steel next month once the Indian company's shareholders approve the 13.7-billion-dollar take-over, Tata said Saturday. The deal, India's biggest-ever foreign takeover, comes up for approval by Tata shareho
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Tata, Corus to merge after shareholders' meeting

Tata, Corus to merge after shareholders' meeting

Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus will merge with Tata Steel next month once the Indian company's shareholders approve the 13.7-billion-dollar take-over, Tata said Saturday. The deal, India's biggest-ever foreign takeover, comes up for approval by Tata shareho
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
China to consider draft energy law this year

China to consider draft energy law this year

A draft of China's first energy law is likely to be submitted to senior officials later this year, following international consultation on its contents, an official Chinese newspaper reported on Saturday.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan Steel again raises products prices

Pakistan Steel again raises products prices

The Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) on Saturday raised the prices of billets, M.S slabs, M.S. thick plates and M.S. hot rolled products by Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 per tonne. The PSM had increased the price of different products including billets by Rs 500 to Rs 1,8
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan Steel again raises products prices

Pakistan Steel again raises products prices

The Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) on Saturday raised the prices of billets, M.S slabs, M.S. thick plates and M.S. hot rolled products by Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 per tonne. The PSM had increased the price of different products including billets by Rs 500 to Rs 1,8
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan Steel again raises products prices

Pakistan Steel again raises products prices

The Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) on Saturday raised the prices of billets, M.S slabs, M.S. thick plates and M.S. hot rolled products by Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 per tonne. The PSM had increased the price of different products including billets by Rs 500 to Rs 1,8
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
SPI up 8.52 percent on year-on-year

SPI up 8.52 percent on year-on-year

The weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ending on March 1--SPI on Year-on-Year (YoY)--has gone up by 8.52 percent as compared to the corresponding week of last year, but it has decreased against 9.14 percent increase posted last week. Afte
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
SPI up 8.52 percent on year-on-year

SPI up 8.52 percent on year-on-year

The weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ending on March 1--SPI on Year-on-Year (YoY)--has gone up by 8.52 percent as compared to the corresponding week of last year, but it has decreased against 9.14 percent increase posted last week. Afte
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
SPI up 8.52 percent on year-on-year

SPI up 8.52 percent on year-on-year

The weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ending on March 1--SPI on Year-on-Year (YoY)--has gone up by 8.52 percent as compared to the corresponding week of last year, but it has decreased against 9.14 percent increase posted last week. Afte
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Rs 5.549 billion released to Wapda to clear IPPs dues

Rs 5.549 billion released to Wapda to clear IPPs dues

The Ministry of Finance has released Rs 5.549 billion to Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) as subsidy to clear the outstanding dues of independent power producers (IPPs), official sources told Business Recorder. This amount is in additi
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Rs 5.549 billion released to Wapda to clear IPPs dues

Rs 5.549 billion released to Wapda to clear IPPs dues

The Ministry of Finance has released Rs 5.549 billion to Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) as subsidy to clear the outstanding dues of independent power producers (IPPs), official sources told Business Recorder. This amount is in additi
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Rs 5.549 billion released to Wapda to clear IPPs dues

Rs 5.549 billion released to Wapda to clear IPPs dues

The Ministry of Finance has released Rs 5.549 billion to Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) as subsidy to clear the outstanding dues of independent power producers (IPPs), official sources told Business Recorder. This amount is in additi
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Wapda gets relief from penalties on sales tax payment

Wapda gets relief from penalties on sales tax payment

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has exempted Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) from additional tax, default surcharge and penalties on payment of principal amount of sales tax.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Wapda gets relief from penalties on sales tax payment

Wapda gets relief from penalties on sales tax payment

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has exempted Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) from additional tax, default surcharge and penalties on payment of principal amount of sales tax.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Wapda gets relief from penalties on sales tax payment

Wapda gets relief from penalties on sales tax payment

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has exempted Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) from additional tax, default surcharge and penalties on payment of principal amount of sales tax.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Corporate and SMEs tax rate to be cut: Salman

Corporate and SMEs tax rate to be cut: Salman

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Economic Affairs Dr Salman Shah has said that the government will reduce tax rate for corporate and SME sectors in the coming budget to improve their competitiveness. "Last year we had curtailed tax rate and it wil
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Corporate and SMEs tax rate to be cut: Salman

Corporate and SMEs tax rate to be cut: Salman

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Economic Affairs Dr Salman Shah has said that the government will reduce tax rate for corporate and SME sectors in the coming budget to improve their competitiveness. "Last year we had curtailed tax rate and it wil
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Corporate and SMEs tax rate to be cut: Salman

Corporate and SMEs tax rate to be cut: Salman

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Economic Affairs Dr Salman Shah has said that the government will reduce tax rate for corporate and SME sectors in the coming budget to improve their competitiveness. "Last year we had curtailed tax rate and it wil
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Short-range missile Abdali tested

Short-range missile Abdali tested

Pakistan on Saturday test-fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile, its second test within eight days, the military said. The surface-to-surface 'Abdali' has a range of 200 km (125 miles), and is one of the earliest missile systems developed by Pakistan.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Short-range missile Abdali tested

Short-range missile Abdali tested

Pakistan on Saturday test-fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile, its second test within eight days, the military said. The surface-to-surface 'Abdali' has a range of 200 km (125 miles), and is one of the earliest missile systems developed by Pakistan.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Ahmadinejad in Saudi Arabia amid regional crises

Ahmadinejad in Saudi Arabia amid regional crises

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday for talks with King Abdullah expected to focus on the sectarian bloodshed in Iraq, the crisis in Lebanon and Tehran's nuclear row with the West. Before leaving Tehran, Ahmadinejad s
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Ahmadinejad in Saudi Arabia amid regional crises

Ahmadinejad in Saudi Arabia amid regional crises

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday for talks with King Abdullah expected to focus on the sectarian bloodshed in Iraq, the crisis in Lebanon and Tehran's nuclear row with the West. Before leaving Tehran, Ahmadinejad s
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Landslides kill 40 in Indonesia

Landslides kill 40 in Indonesia

At least 40 people have been killed in landslides triggered by heavy rains on the eastern Indonesian island of Flores, and dozens more are still missing, officials said on Saturday. Entire houses were washed away by flash floods, and authorities said resc
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
PIA shares EU ban story with public

PIA shares EU ban story with public

The current developments as a result of the EU proposed action against PIA's flights to the EU would understandably be of concern to Pakistanis in general and its customers in particular. Accordingly, PIA wishes to share with them the complete and full fa
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
PIA shares EU ban story with public

PIA shares EU ban story with public

The current developments as a result of the EU proposed action against PIA's flights to the EU would understandably be of concern to Pakistanis in general and its customers in particular. Accordingly, PIA wishes to share with them the complete and full fa
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf asks Madaris to stop promoting militancy

Musharraf asks Madaris to stop promoting militancy

President Pervez Musharraf has said certain Madaris are involved in training of militants which will have to be stopped, adding that these people are bringing bad name to our noble religion.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf asks Madaris to stop promoting militancy

Musharraf asks Madaris to stop promoting militancy

President Pervez Musharraf has said certain Madaris are involved in training of militants which will have to be stopped, adding that these people are bringing bad name to our noble religion.
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Prime Minister announces Rs six per kg subsidy on ghee and cooking oil

Prime Minister announces Rs six per kg subsidy on ghee and cooking oil

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday announced Rs 6 per kg subsidy on ghee and cooking oil to provide relief to the common man. The decision, to be effective from March 10, is part of the government''s continued efforts to stabilise the prices of kitch
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Prime Minister announces Rs six per kg subsidy on ghee and cooking oil

Prime Minister announces Rs six per kg subsidy on ghee and cooking oil

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday announced Rs 6 per kg subsidy on ghee and cooking oil to provide relief to the common man. The decision, to be effective from March 10, is part of the government's continued efforts to stabilise the prices of kitche
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Prime Minister announces Rs six per kg subsidy on ghee and cooking oil

Prime Minister announces Rs six per kg subsidy on ghee and cooking oil

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday announced Rs 6 per kg subsidy on ghee and cooking oil to provide relief to the common man. The decision, to be effective from March 10, is part of the government's continued efforts to stabilise the prices of kitche
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (March 03, 2007) and the forecast for Sunday (March 04, 2007).
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Your rupee last month

Your rupee last month

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (February 01 to 28, 2007)

Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (March 03, 2007).

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Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (March 03, 2007).

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Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 03, 2007).

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Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (March 03, 2007) and for Sunday (March 04, 2007).
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Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 03, 2007).

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Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 03, 2007).

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Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 03, 2007).

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Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 03, 2007).

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Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 03, 2007).

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Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 03, 2007).

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Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 03, 2007).

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Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 03, 2007).

Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend on currency market

THE RUPEE: mixed trend on currency market

General trend in the currency market was mixed on Saturday as the rupee moved both ways against both dollar and euro, dealers said. The rupee mostly held on to its overnight levels against dollar in the interbank market, showing no change for buying and s
Published 04 Mar, 2007 12:00am
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