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Print - 2007-03-20
Restrictions holding back China's aviation sector

Restrictions holding back China's aviation sector

Controls over air fares, fuel supply and aircraft purchases are among the restrictions keeping China's aviation sector from growing at its full potential, an industry consultancy said.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Hercules Offshore to buy TODCO for $2.3 billion

Hercules Offshore to buy TODCO for $2.3 billion

Oil and gas drilling rig company Hercules Offshore Inc said on Monday it agreed to buy larger peer TODCO for $2.3 billion in cash and stock, giving it a stronger position in the Gulf of Mexico. Houston-based Hercules said TODCO shareholders will receive 0
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Burren and ENI agree to split Maurel's Congo assets

Burren and ENI agree to split Maurel's Congo assets

UK-based oil explorer Burren Energy Plc and Italy's ENI said they had agreed to split a stake in a Congolese oil field that ENI sought to buy from France's Maurel et Prom, as Burren reported lower-than-expected profits.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
China's Focus Media eyeing four Web firms

China's Focus Media eyeing four Web firms

Chinese advertising company Focus Media Holding Ltd is considering acquiring four Internet firms to bolster its fledgling online business, an official newspaper reported on Monday.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Virgin Atlantic aims for 25 percent of Kenyan market

Virgin Atlantic aims for 25 percent of Kenyan market

Britain-based Virgin Atlantic has set its sights on 25 percent of the market share when it launches its London-Nairobi route later this year, its chairman Sir Richard Branson said Monday.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Interest rate hike in China reflects growing urgency to cool economy

Interest rate hike in China reflects growing urgency to cool economy

China's latest interest rate hike is only a first step as regulators show signs of increasing urgency in trying to slow the pace of growth in Asia's second-largest economy, analysts said Monday. It was the third time in a year the People's Bank of China (
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Petrochina's second-half net slides 13 percent

Petrochina's second-half net slides 13 percent

PetroChina Co Ltd, the world's fourth-largest oil producer, posted a 13 percent slide in second-half earnings - its worst six-month showing since 2002 - as costs bit and refining losses deepened.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Petrochina's second-half net slides 13 percent

Petrochina's second-half net slides 13 percent

PetroChina Co Ltd, the world's fourth-largest oil producer, posted a 13 percent slide in second-half earnings - its worst six-month showing since 2002 - as costs bit and refining losses deepened.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
BoJ meets on interest rates but no change expected

BoJ meets on interest rates but no change expected

Bank of Japan policymakers began a two-day meeting on interest rates Monday but no change is expected this month after February's quarter point rise, which was the first since July, economists said.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
China likely to avoid hard-landing: Zhou

China likely to avoid hard-landing: Zhou

The Chinese economy is unlikely to experience a hard-landing and could weather a drop in the value of the US dollar, the head of China's central bank said in a magazine interview.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Carlyle cuts planned stake in China's Xugong once more

Carlyle cuts planned stake in China's Xugong once more

Privately-held US firm Carlyle has agreed to again reduce its planned stake in Chinese machinery maker Xugong after it first cut the size of the purchase in October, state media reported Monday.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
US Air returning to normal after weekend delays

US Air returning to normal after weekend delays

US Airways Group said on Monday its operations were getting back to normal after last week's winter storm in the US Northeast stranded thousands of passengers. "We were able to reaccommodate the majority of our passengers yesterday," said airline spokeswo
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Australian dollar pauses below 10-week high

Australian dollar pauses below 10-week high

The Australian dollar seesawed in a firm but narrow range on Monday as investors booked profits after gains of nearly 4 percent in the past two weeks and awaited a statement from a Federal Reserve policy meeting later this week.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Yen falls on resilient Nikkei, BoJ and FOMC eyed

Yen falls on resilient Nikkei, BoJ and FOMC eyed

The yen fell against other major currencies on Monday, giving up earlier gains made in the wake of China's rate hike as a rebound in the Nikkei share average eased fears about investors further cutting back on riskier assets.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Swiss franc lower as markets rebound

Swiss franc lower as markets rebound

The Swiss franc came under pressure versus major currencies on Monday, echoing a fall in the yen, as a rebound in equity markets eased fears about investors cutting back on riskier investments.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Yuan closes flat against dollar after rate hike

Yuan closes flat against dollar after rate hike

The yuan closed flat against the dollar on Monday after hitting a post-revaluation intraday high during the morning, buoyed by the central bank's hike in official interest rates over the weekend.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
64 miners still trapped in Russian mine

64 miners still trapped in Russian mine

At least 64 miners were still trapped underground on Monday after a deadly methane explosion ripped through a Russian coal mine, a spokesman for the local administration said. The spokesman said 200 people were below the surface when the blast hit the Uly
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Floods, avalanches kill 17 in Afghanistan

Floods, avalanches kill 17 in Afghanistan

Severe floods and avalanches left at least 17 people dead in western Afghanistan, officials said Monday, as Nato choppers evacuated hundreds of villagers from flooded regions in the country's south.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
US approves visa for Iranian leader

US approves visa for Iranian leader

The United States has approved a visa for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to address the UN Security Council when it votes on a new sanctions resolution to curb his country's nuclear programme, a senior US official said Monday.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bush sees dire effect if US leaves Iraq

Bush sees dire effect if US leaves Iraq

Marking the fourth anniversary of the Iraq war, President George W. Bush warned sceptical Americans on Monday that a swift troop withdrawal would have "devastating" consequences for US security.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Italian journalist freed in Afghanistan

Italian journalist freed in Afghanistan

An Italian journalist kidnapped in Afghanistan was handed over to Italian officials on Monday after two weeks in captivity and days after his driver was executed. Taliban military commander Mullah Dadullah and the Italian Foreign Ministry said Karachi-bor
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Hamas slams Abbas choice of security head

Hamas slams Abbas choice of security head

Hamas, in its first rift with Fatah since forming a Palestinian unity government, accused President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday of acting illegally by naming one of the Islamist group's foes as national security adviser.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
North Korea talks look past bank to next steps

North Korea talks look past bank to next steps

US envoy Christopher Hill said on Monday talks on scrapping North Korea's nuclear weapons programme had overcome an impasse over frozen bank accounts and now needed to map out steps towards disarmament.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
No peace talks under way with Palestinians: Israel

No peace talks under way with Palestinians: Israel

Israel is not engaged in substantial peace talks with the Palestinians, although it will continue to discuss humanitarian and security issues, the government spokeswoman said on Monday.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Hamas shoots Israeli, fires mortar bombs

Hamas shoots Israeli, fires mortar bombs

The armed wing of Hamas said it carried out its first attacks against Israel since a shaky November truce in the Gaza Strip, shooting a utility worker on Monday near the border and firing two mortar bombs at soldiers.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bangladesh former Prime Minister's son in court for graft hearing

Bangladesh former Prime Minister's son in court for graft hearing

A speedy Bangladesh trial court formally recorded charges for extortion on Monday against Tareque Rahman, detained son of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia. "Speedy trial court judge Abdur Rouf Khan took cognisance of the case as a police officer re
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Attash confesses to USS Cole bombing

Attash confesses to USS Cole bombing

Wallid bin Attash, a captured al Qaeda operative, has confessed that he was the mastermind of the October 2000 bombing of the USS Cole in Yemen, according to a transcript of a military hearing released Monday.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Sterling rises against majors

Sterling rises against majors

Sterling rose against the euro and dollar on Monday, getting some support from firm British housing data as relative calm returned to jittery markets.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Yen hits 2-1/2 week low in London

Yen hits 2-1/2 week low in London

The yen hit a 2-1/2 week low against the euro on Monday and fell versus the dollar, giving up gains made after China's interest rate hike, as rebounding stock markets gave investors more confidence in taking on risk.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bonds: Crossover tightens

Bonds: Crossover tightens

The iTraxx Crossover index tightened on Monday, ahead of Tuesday's roll to a new maturity, traders said, with sentiment buoyed by stronger stocks. The iTraxx indexes move to the new series 7 six-month contracts, with the Crossover expanding from 45 to 50
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bonds: Crossover tightens

Bonds: Crossover tightens

The iTraxx Crossover index tightened on Monday, ahead of Tuesday's roll to a new maturity, traders said, with sentiment buoyed by stronger stocks. The iTraxx indexes move to the new series 7 six-month contracts, with the Crossover expanding from 45 to 50
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
UK's top shares index rises

UK's top shares index rises

Britain's FTSE 100 index of leading shares closed up nearly 1 percent on Monday, as banks and M&A activity helped the market to continue to bounce back from a recent slump.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton futures end both ways

New York cotton futures end both ways

Cotton futures finished mixed Monday in dreary business and the market may stay in a band until release of next week's potential plantings report by the government, brokers said.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Copper shrugs off China rate rise, tin at new high

Copper shrugs off China rate rise, tin at new high

Copper prices recovered at the close, with the market focusing on strong demand instead of the Chinese interest rate rise, while tin hit a new record high. Copper for three-month delivery ended at $6,640 a tonne on the London Metal Exchange, up from $6,61
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Oil rises as US gasoline hits seven-month high

Oil rises as US gasoline hits seven-month high

US gasoline futures struck a seven-month high on Monday amid worries over falling stockpiles and slow fuel production in the world's biggest energy consumer. The rally pushed benchmark crude oil prices moderately higher as dealers shifted their focus from
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
London sugar mixed

London sugar mixed

London sugar futures settled mixed on Monday on trade buying against producer, trade and speculative selling after a choppy session marked by brisk spread activity, dealers said. May finished up 50 cents at $345.20 per tonne in firm volume of 4,014 lots a
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Gold advances in London as investors return

Gold advances in London as investors return

Gold rose to its highest level in more than a week on Monday, driven by speculative buying and a return of investor confidence after the recent sell-off. Silver and platinum hit two-week peaks, while palladium prices climbed to their highest level since M
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
TCS launches call centre

TCS launches call centre

TCS express courier service provider has started the operations of its modern customer services and support contact centre. ZRG International, the nation's market leader in open standards based CTI technologies, has provided multi-media enabled contact ce
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Media cell set up

Media cell set up

A "Media Cell" has been established here, in the DCO Office, under the instructions of the Government for facilitating the mediamen with regard to verification of some information or official version regarding some important happening/occurrence etc.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Soomro condoles with Aitzaz

Soomro condoles with Aitzaz

Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro has condoled with Aitzaz Ahsan, former Minister for Interior over the sad demise of his father-in-law. In a message of condolence on Monday, Mohammedmian Soomro prayed to Almighty God to bless the departed soul in etern
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Durrani for promoting tolerance in society

Durrani for promoting tolerance in society

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Muhammad Ali Durrani said on Monday that promotion of tolerance in society is dire need of the hour to move towards real democratic culture.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Overcharging at CNG station

Overcharging at CNG station

I reached a CNG filling station situated in Block-7, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi (opposite Safari Park) at around 08:00 am on March 13, 2007. After getting the car filled up the cashier demanded a full amount of Rs 179 whereas the meter had shown little over
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
The damaged Gulistan-e-Jouhar

The damaged Gulistan-e-Jouhar

I fully endorse the salient features, its projection and true picturisation on the above subject by Hasan Adil Malik published in Business Recorder. As a resident of Gulistan-e-Jouhar and aggrieved by the pinching inconveniences being caused by the
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Government's gift to commoners

Government's gift to commoners

Aziz government's swift moves to arrest the unbridled hike in the prices of some essential items, including cement, sugar and LPG, have proved one thing at least that the top leaders have somehow managed to strike a balance between the government and priv
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
EU's economic liberalisation drive risks stagnation

EU's economic liberalisation drive risks stagnation

Former European Commission president Jacques Delors' 1992 drive to create a single European market where goods, services and people could move freely across national borders thrust the European Union onto the global stage, waking up US and Asian policymak
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
WTO regime: problems and concerns of developing countries

WTO regime: problems and concerns of developing countries

About two thirds of the WTO's around 150 members are developing countries. They play an increasingly important and active role in the WTO because of their numbers, because they are becoming more important in the global economy, and because they increasing
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Waterloo at Kingston

Waterloo at Kingston

The crushing defeat in the World Cup that jolted the country was perhaps too hard a blow for Bob Woolmer to survive, who, being at the fag end of his career, had been expecting a victory by the former champions as a farewell salute to their coach. "I have
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Prospects of Pak-Uzbek economic cooperation

Prospects of Pak-Uzbek economic cooperation

Keen as both Pakistan and Uzbekistan happen to be on enhancing economic co-operation, it is heartening to note that the talks held in Tashkent between Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and his Uzbek counterpart, Shavkat Mirziyayev, were marked with agreement on
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Shifting sands of legal battlefield

Shifting sands of legal battlefield

The government has effected a bewildering shift in its stance about the functional position of Mr. Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry. It now says that he is on "compulsory" leave; thereby necessitating appointment of Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal as the acting
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Ufone to celebrate 2007 as 'winning year'

Ufone to celebrate 2007 as 'winning year'

Keeping in view the performance of the Ufone and the goals it has set to achieve, the year 2007 will be celebrated as the 'winning year'. While giving the details of plans for 2007, Ufone President and CEO Mubashir Naqvi at a press conference here on Mond
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
KalSoft launches training programme

KalSoft launches training programme

Currently, IT occupations are experiencing a serious shortage as demand for skilled workers has been rising faster than the supply and this problem is developed into a major issue. Khurram H. Kalia, CEO & president KalSoft (Private) Ltd expressed this whi
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Emirates Global Islamic Bank launched in Lahore

Emirates Global Islamic Bank launched in Lahore

Emirates Global Islamic Bank Limited, (EGIBL), recently launched in Pakistan with an initial operation of six branches spread across Karachi and Lahore. The bank formally launched it's Lahore DHA branch at an impressive ceremony held at a local club.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Workshop for JS ABAMCO

Workshop for JS ABAMCO

International Finance Corporation, a private sector arm of the World Bank Group, in partnership with the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG), organised a one-day workshop on the "Role and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors" for JS AB
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
PPP slams cricket team performance

PPP slams cricket team performance

The Pakistan People's Party on Monday expressed its deep disappointment over the pathetic performance of Pakistani cricket team. PPP MNA Liaquat Ali Dogar, Begum Nasim Chaudhry, MNA, Dr. Javed Siddiqui MPA, Syed Nazim Hussain Shah MPA said in a statement
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Population ministry injects contents in educational curriculum

Population ministry injects contents in educational curriculum

Ministry of Population Welfare has included population-related contents in the revised national educational curriculum from class 9 to 12 to create awareness among the students about implications of overpopulation.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Over 500 professionals trained to help reduce software piracy

Over 500 professionals trained to help reduce software piracy

The government has provided training to more than 500 professionals under a programme launched to reduce the software piracy rate in the country. The programme which is expected to be completed by 2009, around 30 workshops regarding major open source appl
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan values its friendship with US: Soomro

Pakistan values its friendship with US: Soomro

Chairman Senate, Mohammedmian Soomro has said Pakistan greatly values its friendship with United States as both the countries share common values based on freedom, equality and egalitarianism. In addition to standing for peace the world over. He was talki
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Pima convention on March 25

Pima convention on March 25

Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (Pima) will hold provincial convention on 25th March. This was stated by President Pima, Dr Abu Bakr Shahid while talking to newsmen on Monday. He said that over 1,000 doctors would participate in the convention. Chair
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Refund claim CBR asked to decide cases according to law

Refund claim CBR asked to decide cases according to law

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Justice(R) Munir A. Sheikh has asked the CBR to decide the case of the complainant in accordance with the provisions of law. This decision was taken by the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) on the complaint of Latif Cotton Mills Limi
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Pearl murder convict to appeal

Pearl murder convict to appeal

The lawyer of an Islamist militant sentenced to be hanged for his role in the 2002 murder of US reporter Daniel Pearl said on Monday that he would use a top al Qaeda militant's confession to support an appeal.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
'Gwadar port to change fate of Balochistan'

'Gwadar port to change fate of Balochistan'

Pakistan's first deep seaport, Gwadar would become functional in a next few days, and would change the fate of the area by transforming its socio-economic landscape. Gwadar Port would generate tremendous opportunities for the people of Balochistan as thou
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
IPCC meeting to focus on inter-provincial matters: Saifullah

IPCC meeting to focus on inter-provincial matters: Saifullah

The Inter-Provincial Coordination Committee (IPCC) would take up various issues in its meeting on March 26 and would decide further to promote harmony among the federating units, said Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Salim Saifullah Khan
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
PAC asks Manchester Mission about missing passports

PAC asks Manchester Mission about missing passports

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly on Monday directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to report on 414 missing passports in Manchester Consulate General within two months.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Karachi Textile City project may start on March 21

Karachi Textile City project may start on March 21

The long awaited Karachi Textile City project is expected to start on March 21. This Textile City project is a first of its kind, which would have a desalination plant, a self-power generation plant and most modern facilities required for industrial produ
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
FPCCI nomination on banking credit, finance body

FPCCI nomination on banking credit, finance body

President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Tanvir Ahmed Sheikh has appointed Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig senior vice chairman of FPCCI standing committee on banking credit and finance for 2007.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
'Livestock sector uplift can boost rural economy'

'Livestock sector uplift can boost rural economy'

Chief Executive Livestock and Dairy Development Board (LDDB) Dr M. Afzal on Monday said that livestock is the 50 percent of our agriculture and the development of this sector would give boost to the rural economy also.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Elahi regrets opposition's attitude

Elahi regrets opposition's attitude

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Monday regretted the attitude of the opposition on the prevailing political situation, saying they always looked for an opportunity for their own interests. "Wherever there is a protest, the opposition has m
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Book on Muslim psychology launched

Book on Muslim psychology launched

The launching ceremony of a book titled "Aks-e-Kainaat" written by clinical psychologist Tahira Bilqis on positive thinking in Muslim psychology, was held here on Monday.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
'Wapda committed to workers welfare'

'Wapda committed to workers welfare'

Wapda General Manager (Administration), Brigadier Najam-us-Saqib said Wapda was committed to the welfare of its employees and making utmost efforts to provide best medical facilities to them. He was addressing a concluding session of the conference of sen
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Opposition seeks debate on use of force against lawyers

Opposition seeks debate on use of force against lawyers

The combined opposition on Monday submitted two adjournment motions with the Senate Secretariat, seeking debate on police attack on a private television channel, newspaper offices and merciless use of force against protesting legal fraternity in the feder
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
CBR chairman

CBR chairman

Chairman Central Board of Revenue (CBR), Muhammad Abdullah Yousaf would visit Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on March 20 and would meet its members to discuss matters of mutual interest, says a press release issued here on Monday.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
CDWP to consider Rs 2 billion aquaculture project today

CDWP to consider Rs 2 billion aquaculture project today

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) will consider a Rs 2 billion project submitted by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock to develop aquaculture and shrimp farming at coastal areas here on Tuesday.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Research on Hindko language carried out

Research on Hindko language carried out

Three students of Department of Computer Science, University of Peshawar have carried out scientific research on different aspects of Hindko language, paving the way for more work.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
New laws to nurture potential of women, says minister

New laws to nurture potential of women, says minister

Punjab Minister for Population Welfare Naseem Lodhi has said that new laws for protection of women have come into force which will help phase out retrogressive rituals that hamper the growth and potential of women.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
CDGR to start work on REIP soon

CDGR to start work on REIP soon

The city district government Rawalpindi (CDGR) has decided to start the work on Rawalpindi Environment Improvement Project (REIP) in collaboration with the Nazims and Naib Nazims.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
'Emerging economies need efficient financial journalists'

'Emerging economies need efficient financial journalists'

"The importance of experienced and knowledgeable economic correspondents is critical in providing both a picture of the present economic progress as well as potential opportunities and challenges which this fast-paced developing economy is faced with.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
CDWP may approve 44 projects today

CDWP may approve 44 projects today

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP), which is meeting on Tuesday (today), will consider 44 projects with an estimated cost of Rs 109 billion, a senior government official told Business Recorder on Monday.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Electric inspectors meeting on March 21

Electric inspectors meeting on March 21

Wapda Chief Engineer (Power), Muhammad Yaqub has called the meeting of all electric inspectors in Punjab in his office on March 21.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Exploiting comparative advantage in exports under consideration

Exploiting comparative advantage in exports under consideration

Punjab Minister for Food, Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi has said the government is concentrating on exploiting comparative advantage in exports for earning foreign exchange through diversification of agricultural production into high value crops.
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were Friday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
NAB teams raid passport, Slic offices

NAB teams raid passport, Slic offices

On public complaints, two teams of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Sindh paid surprise visits to Passport Office Saddar and State Life Insurance Corporation (Slic) Building-2, I I Chundrigar Road and took notice of absentee staff, checked record and
Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were Friday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 20 Mar, 2007 12:00am
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