News Archives for Print - 2007-05-07

Government yet to take preliminary steps to control gastro

Increasing temperature in southern Punjab has caused of increasing the numbers of gastro patients in hospitals and the government has yet to take precautionary measures.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Foreign policy aimed at promoting peace and security: Kasuri

Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri has said Pakistan's foreign policy is aimed at promoting peace and security at the regional and global level. He was addressing a seminar on 'Pakistan's Foreign Policy' organised by All Pakistan Private Schools Mana

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Haj pilgrims' quota increased: Ejaz

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Muhammad Ijaz-ul-Haq has said that government deal with Benazir Bhutto was not beneficial for the country, nation as well as for the government itself. 'Benazir Bhutto has agreed to accept Pervez Musharraf in uniform

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Traders vow to defy new power schedule

Traders on Sunday vowed to defy government''s decision to close shops in the city by 8pm and decided to continue their business till 9pm. The decision was taken at a meeting of Alliance of Market Associations (AMS) presided over by alliance''s Chairman At

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Traders vow to defy new power schedule

Traders on Sunday vowed to defy government's decision to close shops in the city by 8pm and decided to continue their business till 9pm. The decision was taken at a meeting of Alliance of Market Associations (AMS) presided over by alliance's Chairman Atee

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Traders vow to defy new power schedule

Traders on Sunday vowed to defy government's decision to close shops in the city by 8pm and decided to continue their business till 9pm. The decision was taken at a meeting of Alliance of Market Associations (AMS) presided over by alliance's Chairman Atee

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

UTS improves ISE and LSE volumes

The volume of Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) has increased by 30 to 40 times on account of Unified Trading System (UTS) between ISE and Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), starting from 30th of last month.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

UTS improves ISE and LSE volumes

The volume of Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) has increased by 30 to 40 times on account of Unified Trading System (UTS) between ISE and Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), starting from 30th of last month.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

UTS improves ISE and LSE volumes

The volume of Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) has increased by 30 to 40 times on account of Unified Trading System (UTS) between ISE and Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), starting from 30th of last month.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Earthquake jolts Balochistan

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Balochistan on Sunday, creating panic among the residents. Several tremors were felt in the coastal town of Gwadar and Pashin forcing residents to rush out of their homes and shops.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Earthquake jolts Balochistan

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Balochistan on Sunday, creating panic among the residents. Several tremors were felt in the coastal town of Gwadar and Pashin forcing residents to rush out of their homes and shops.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

ADB to fund Rs 4 billion hydel power projects in Punjab

The Punjab government under Renewable Energy Sector Development Programme has taken up preliminary tasks of establishment of Punjab Power Development Company (PPDCL) and construction of 5 Hydel Power Projects in the province to enhance the energy producti

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Economy grows 7 percent over last four years: PRSP II

Prudent macroeconomic policies as documented in Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-II (PRSP-II) and wide-ranging structural reforms underpinned Pakistan's economic turnaround. Seven years of consistent and transparent economic policies along with economic r

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Bulls rule the roost on LSE

The share market maintained buoyancy on good corporate earnings, foreign funds support and hopes of increase in the CFS limit, propelling up the index by 2 percent, also improved volume in the past week.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Bulls rule the roost on LSE

The share market maintained buoyancy on good corporate earnings, foreign funds support and hopes of increase in the CFS limit, propelling up the index by 2 percent, also improved volume in the past week.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Government all for sugar beet processing in Punjab and Sindh

An investment of Rs 400 million to Rs 600 million will be required for each sugar mills in Punjab and Sindh to set up separate plant for sugar production from sugar beet slicing, sources in sugar industry told Business Recorder here on Sunday.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Government all for sugar beet processing in Punjab and Sindh

An investment of Rs 400 million to Rs 600 million will be required for each sugar mills in Punjab and Sindh to set up separate plant for sugar production from sugar beet slicing, sources in sugar industry told Business Recorder here on Sunday.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Government all for sugar beet processing in Punjab and Sindh

An investment of Rs 400 million to Rs 600 million will be required for each sugar mills in Punjab and Sindh to set up separate plant for sugar production from sugar beet slicing, sources in sugar industry told Business Recorder here on Sunday.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Delay in floating Sukuk bonds hampering SBP monetary policy

Non-issuance of sovereign Islamic bond (Sukuk) in Pak currency by the government is hampering the State Bank of Pakistan''''s ability to intervene in the money market and weakening its monetary transmission mechanism. Pakistan has floated Sukuk dollar ins

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Delay in floating Sukuk bonds hampering SBP monetary policy

Non-issuance of sovereign Islamic bond (Sukuk) in Pak currency by the government is hampering the State Bank of Pakistan''s ability to intervene in the money market and weakening its monetary transmission mechanism. Pakistan has floated Sukuk dollar instr

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Delay in floating Sukuk bonds hampering SBP monetary policy

Non-issuance of sovereign Islamic bond (Sukuk) in Pak currency by the government is hampering the State Bank of Pakistan's ability to intervene in the money market and weakening its monetary transmission mechanism. Pakistan has floated Sukuk dollar instru

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Delay in floating Sukuk bonds hampering SBP monetary policy

Non-issuance of sovereign Islamic bond (Sukuk) in Pak currency by the government is hampering the State Bank of Pakistan's ability to intervene in the money market and weakening its monetary transmission mechanism. Pakistan has floated Sukuk dollar instru

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Large number of Judges attend function

Seventeen Judges of the Lahore High Court, 24 former judges of higher judiciary and three from lower courts attended the function of Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) and heard the speech of Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, a

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Large number of Judges attend function

Seventeen Judges of the Lahore High Court, 24 former judges of higher judiciary and three from lower courts attended the function of Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) and heard the speech of Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, a

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Independent judiciary can protect Constitution: CJP addresses LHC Bar

The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, has said that the Constitution of Pakistan ensures complete protection of fundamental rights and freedom to human beings and added that courts are made responsible to safeguard these rights.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Independent judiciary can protect Constitution: CJP addresses LHC Bar

The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, has said that the Constitution of Pakistan ensures complete protection of fundamental rights and freedom to human beings and added that courts are made responsible to safeguard these rights.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

CFS value stands at Rs 54.6 billion

Total investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS), after touching its all time level of Rs 54.78 billion on Monday, stood at Rs 54.6 billion on the last trading session of the outgoing week as compared to Rs 54.7 billion on the same day previously. T

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

CFS value stands at Rs 54.6 billion

Total investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS), after touching its all time level of Rs 54.78 billion on Monday, stood at Rs 54.6 billion on the last trading session of the outgoing week as compared to Rs 54.7 billion on the same day previously. T

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

CFS value stands at Rs 54.6 billion

Total investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS), after touching its all time level of Rs 54.78 billion on Monday, stood at Rs 54.6 billion on the last trading session of the outgoing week as compared to Rs 54.7 billion on the same day previously. T

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

CFS value stands at Rs 54.6 billion

Total investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS), after touching its all time level of Rs 54.78 billion on Monday, stood at Rs 54.6 billion on the last trading session of the outgoing week as compared to Rs 54.7 billion on the same day previously. T

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

MoC lists factors for decline in export

The commerce ministry has acknowledged that Pakistani products are of poor quality and contributes less towards value-addition thus fetching low prices as compared to competitors.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

MoC lists factors for decline in export

The commerce ministry has acknowledged that Pakistani products are of poor quality and contributes less towards value-addition thus fetching low prices as compared to competitors.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

MoC lists factors for decline in export

The commerce ministry has acknowledged that Pakistani products are of poor quality and contributes less towards value-addition thus fetching low prices as compared to competitors.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

KSE hits all-time high

The local share market witnessed historic trading sessions during the outgoing week ended May 4, 2007 with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing at its all-time high level of 12,512.08 points in its history on Friday on the back of fresh foreign buying and

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

KSE hits all-time high

The local share market witnessed historic trading sessions during the outgoing week ended May 4, 2007 with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing at its all-time high level of 12,512.08 points in its history on Friday on the back of fresh foreign buying and

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

KSE hits all-time high

The local share market witnessed historic trading sessions during the outgoing week ended May 4, 2007 with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing at its all-time high level of 12,512.08 points in its history on Friday on the back of fresh foreign buying and

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

OGDC and PPL get go-ahead to restart exploration work in Balochistan

The federal government has finally given a go-ahead to the Oil and Gas Company Limited (OGDC) and the Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) to restart exploration activities in Balochistan to find the new oil and gas reservoirs.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

OGDC and PPL get go-ahead to restart exploration work in Balochistan

The federal government has finally given a go-ahead to the Oil and Gas Company Limited (OGDC) and the Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) to restart exploration activities in Balochistan to find the new oil and gas reservoirs.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

OGDC and PPL get go-ahead to restart exploration work in Balochistan

The federal government has finally given a go-ahead to the Oil and Gas Company Limited (OGDC) and the Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) to restart exploration activities in Balochistan to find the new oil and gas reservoirs.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

THE RUPEE: upward trend witnessed

Upward trend was seen in the currency market as the rupee recovered with modest gains against dollar and euro during the week ending on May 5, 2007, money experts said.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

THE RUPEE: upward trend witnessed

Upward trend was seen in the currency market as the rupee recovered with modest gains against dollar and euro during the week ending on May 5, 2007, money experts said.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Former NWFP minister gunned down

Former Provincial Minister and Senior Vice President PPPP NWFP, Syed Qamar Abbass along with his relative Muhammad Ali were gunned down here in Hastnagri area on late Sunday.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Former NWFP minister gunned down

Former Provincial Minister and Senior Vice President PPPP NWFP, Syed Qamar Abbass along with his relative Muhammad Ali were gunned down here in Hastnagri area on late Sunday.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Taliban dismiss Pak-Afghan 'jirga'

The Taliban dismissed Sunday a planned traditional gathering between Afghanistan and Pakistan on the insurgency, saying it was an attempt to "deceive" ordinary Afghans. President Hamid Karzai announced last week that the neighbours would hold the gatherin

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Taliban dismiss Pak-Afghan 'jirga'

The Taliban dismissed Sunday a planned traditional gathering between Afghanistan and Pakistan on the insurgency, saying it was an attempt to "deceive" ordinary Afghans. President Hamid Karzai announced last week that the neighbours would hold the gatherin

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Two clerics shot dead

Two religious scholars, Maulana Nazar Hussain Fikri of Bhakkar, and Gulam Rasul Klasra were killed and Mazhar Hussain Bukhari advocate who is also journalist in Garh Maharaja (Jhang) injured seriously.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Two clerics shot dead

Two religious scholars, Maulana Nazar Hussain Fikri of Bhakkar, and Gulam Rasul Klasra were killed and Mazhar Hussain Bukhari advocate who is also journalist in Garh Maharaja (Jhang) injured seriously.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Blast rocks police center

A powerful explosion rocked a police center in Kohat on Sunday, causing damage to the building but no casualties, police said. The apparently accidental blast was caused by some grenades stored in a room of the armoury at the Kohat police center in North

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Blast rocks police center

A powerful explosion rocked a police center in Kohat on Sunday, causing damage to the building but no casualties, police said. The apparently accidental blast was caused by some grenades stored in a room of the armoury at the Kohat police center in North

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Customs refuses to clear wheat consignments

The Customs authorities have stopped entering wheat consignments for export at two big ports of the country despite the approval of concerned ministry for further 0.5 million tonnes export, it is learnt.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Customs refuses to clear wheat consignments

The Customs authorities have stopped entering wheat consignments for export at two big ports of the country despite the approval of concerned ministry for further 0.5 million tonnes export, it is learnt.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Customs refuses to clear wheat consignments

The Customs authorities have stopped entering wheat consignments for export at two big ports of the country despite the approval of concerned ministry for further 0.5 million tonnes export, it is learnt.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Customs refuses to clear wheat consignments

The Customs authorities have stopped entering wheat consignments for export at two big ports of the country despite the approval of concerned ministry for further 0.5 million tonnes export, it is learnt.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Sarkozy wins French presidency

Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy won France's presidential election on Sunday, beating his Socialist rival Segolene Royal by a comfortable margin, television projections said.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Sarkozy wins French presidency

Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy won France's presidential election on Sunday, beating his Socialist rival Segolene Royal by a comfortable margin, television projections said.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

CBR advised legal changes in VAT regime and tax laws

The foreign consultant of the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has recommended extensive legal changes in the Value Added Tax (VAT) regime and Income Tax law for smooth implementation of the Tax Administration Reform Project (TARP).

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

CBR advised legal changes in VAT regime and tax laws

The foreign consultant of the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has recommended extensive legal changes in the Value Added Tax (VAT) regime and Income Tax law for smooth implementation of the Tax Administration Reform Project (TARP).

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

CBR advised legal changes in VAT regime and tax laws

The foreign consultant of the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has recommended extensive legal changes in the Value Added Tax (VAT) regime and Income Tax law for smooth implementation of the Tax Administration Reform Project (TARP).

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Constitution provides for imposition of emergency: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday said the reference against Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry was prepared and handled purely in accordance with the Constitution and law, therefore, it should not be politicised.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Constitution provides for imposition of emergency: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday said the reference against Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry was prepared and handled purely in accordance with the Constitution and law, therefore, it should not be politicised.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (July to December 2006)

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

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (April 30 to May 05, 2007).

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (May 06, 2007) and the forecast for Monday (May 07, 2007).

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (07, May 2007).

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (07, May 2007).

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (07, May 2007).

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

KKI weekly market review

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Weekly Market Review on Sunday (May 06, 2007).

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Commercial Banks: MYBANK LIMITED - Year Ended December 31, 2006 (Audited)

Mybank Limited (Mybank) was incorporated in Pakistan on October 7, 1991 as a public limited company under the Companies Ordinance, 1984. Mybank's registered office is based in Quetta with principal place of business in Karachi. Its shares are quoted on Ka

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Commercial Banks: MYBANK LIMITED - Year Ended December 31, 2006 (Audited)

Mybank Limited (Mybank) was incorporated in Pakistan on October 7, 1991 as a public limited company under the Companies Ordinance, 1984. Mybank's registered office is based in Quetta with principal place of business in Karachi. Its shares are quoted on Ka

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Poland National Day celebrated in Karachi

The Consul General of Poland in Karachi H E and Ms Ireneusz Makles hosted tonight here at the Sheraton Hotel a colourful reception marking the National Day of the Republic of Poland which is celebrated in Poland on May 3 each year. It is also marking the

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

German Kohlschreiber beats Youzhny to win Munich title

Local favourite Philipp Kohlschreiber landed his first ATP title by upsetting Russia third seed Mikhail Youzhny 2-6 6-3 6-4 in the Munich Open final on Sunday.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Mayweather wins WBC title in split decision

Floyd Mayweather Jr. registered a split decision victory over Oscar De La Hoya to claim the World Boxing Council super welterweight title on Saturday before announcing his retirement.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Argentine score upset over Aussies

Argentina sprang a major surprise Sunday on the second day of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup when they defeated Australia 1-0 at the Azlan Stadium here. The win by the Argentines was their first over Australia in 17 years, and it left their coach Sergio Virgil

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Ice hockey: Latvia beats Austria to remain in A Pool

Latvia received goals from five different players to earn a 5-1 win over Austria on Sunday, securing a spot in the ice hockey world championship A Pool for another year.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Russia see off Swiss 6-3 to stay undefeated

Andrei Markov scored a goal and added two assists to lead Russia to a 6-3 win over Switzerland on Sunday as the home team remained undefeated at the world championship.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Sri Lanka minus stars for Pakistan encounter

Sri Lanka will be without some of its star players for the three-match one-day series with Pakistan in Abu Dhabi later this month, a senior official said here on Sunday. The 2007 World Cup runners-up team which will play matches with Pakistan from May 18-

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Owusu Abeyie applies to switch to Ghana

Former Netherlands youth international Quincy Owusu Abeyie has formally applied to FIFA to be allowed to play for Ghana, the Ghana football association said on Sunday. The Spartak Moscow striker was born in the Netherlands but has dual nationality.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

League bosses to probe United and Everton

English Premier League bosses are set to investigate an "arrangement" between Manchester United and Everton which left goalkeeper Tim Howard on the sidelines for their clash at Goodison Park.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Shastri asks fans to be patient

India's cricket manager Ravi Shastri has asked fans to be patient with the team as they aim to rediscover their form on the tour of Bangladesh after a disappointing World Cup.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Buoyant Bangladesh awaits India

Bangladesh's increasingly confident cricketers host India from Monday determined to build on a remarkable World Cup campaign and provide a perfect send-off for coach Dav Whatmore. Bangladesh can no longer be dismissed as cricketing minnows after knocking

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Former world number one Clijsters quits tennis

Former world number one Kim Clijsters announced her immediate retirement from tennis on her Web site on Sunday. Clijsters, 23, has struggled with injury over the last few years and had said this season would be her last. The Belgian former US Open champio

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Steady Stoner stays on board to lead MotoGP

If Casey Stoner is to become the first Australian to win a grand prix world title since Mick Doohan took his fifth 500cc crown in 1998, it will not be because he is throwing his bike around the way he had to last season.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Environmental pollution main cause of asthma

A one day seminar titled "You can control your asthma" organised by Pakistan Chest Society NWFP Chapter and the Asthma Awareness Programme (AAP) was held here on May 3 at Peshawar Press Club on the eve of World Asthma Day.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Higher than normal temperatures due to global warming

Chief Meteorologist Shaukat Awan said while talking to APP here recently that whole region, including Afghanistan and India are in the grip of heat waves and in most parts of these countries temperature remain higher than normal due to global warming.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Gastro spreads in different parts of Pakistan

With the increase of gastro disease in different parts of the country, the death toll reached up to nine while hundreds have been admitted to the hospital for the treatment. In Nawabshah the gastro patients reached up to 800 and with the continuous flow o

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Mangrove forests' conservation along Sindh-Balochistan coasts accelerated

Mangrove forests' conservation along Sindh and Balochistan coasts has been accelerated to protect Pakistan coastline from Tsunamis and storms, IUCN sources told PPI. There are 160,000 hectares along the Indus delta, of which are covered by mangrove forest

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Marijuana and designer drugs

MARIJUANA grass or pot, a hallucinogen, is one of the most commonly abused illicit substances. Marijuana is the dried leaves seeds and flowers of the Cannabis sativa plant a species of Hemp. Not everyone who smokes marijuana is affected in the same way. G

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: using laptop on the lap of a male may cause infertility

A recent study has shown that the use of a laptop computer on the lap of a male may cause infertility! Scientists at Stony Brook University Hospital have discovered that the male testes heat up after only an hour of laptop use, and the 4.9 degree Fahrenhe

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: tea drinkers may have lower skin cancer risk

People who unwind with a cup of tea every night may have a lower risk of two common forms of skin cancer, new research suggests. In a study of nearly 2,200 adults, researchers found that tea drinkers had a lower risk of developing squamous cell or basal c

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: barbecue lovers may have higher breast cancer risk

Postmenopausal women who like barbecued and smoked meat would be wise to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables too, a new study suggests.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: religious people live healthier life

A blossoming body of research is showing that religion can have an impressive impact on health, but scientists are also finding limits in their ability to study this benefit, says a leading authority on the subject.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: honey could save diabetics from amputation

Spreading honey on a diabetic ulcer could prevent the need to amputate an infected foot, researchers say. A doctor at the University of Wisconsin who helped about half a dozen of her diabetic patients avoid amputation has launched a controlled trial to pr

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: walking faster may put health in danger

An international study commissioned by the British Council suggests urban populations are walking faster and faster, and putting their health in danger in the process, BBC reported.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

China fertile for online ad exchange: Yahoo founder

Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang said on May 2 that China is fertile ground for an online advertising exchange akin to the one the US Internet titan is buying.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

News seekers turning to online search engines and videos

US news-seekers are increasingly turning to Internet search engines, video clips and gossip-slingers to sate curiosity about current events, according to a study released on May 1.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Nokia unveils thin Barracuda, six new phones

Top world cell phone maker Nokia Oyj unveiled a thin 'Barracuda' phone and six other handsets priced under 100 euros on May 3, including its cheapest 1200 model expected to sell for 35 euros ($48).

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

March remained best month for mobile market

The latest figures from the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority show that March 2007 was the best month for proportionate growth in the mobile market in Pakistan since the sudden change of gear in November 2006.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

India's 'breadbasket' aims to be new IT hotspot

Fed up with traffic snarls and scarred roads, a software engineer in India's flagship IT hub of Bangalore took to the streets in protest last year - doodling on his laptop while trotting along on a bullock-cart.

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Microsoft releases test version of media player

Microsoft Corp, the world's largest software maker, released on April 30 a test version of its new Silverlight online media platform, a rival to Adobe Systems Inc's dominant Flash player. At Microsoft's MIX 07 conference for Web developers and designers,

Published 07 May, 2007 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 15	277.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 15	277.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 15	154.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 15	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 15	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 15	1.05

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,580.31
S&P 500 / Nov 15	5,870.62
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 15	38,642.91
Nasdaq / Nov 15	18,680.12
Hang Seng / Nov 15	19,426.34
FTSE 100 / Nov 15	8,063.61
Dow Jones / Nov 15	43,444.99
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 15	19,210.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 15	67.02
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 15	233,371.60
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 15	2,563.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 15	68.91
Petrol/Litre / Nov 16	248.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 16	18,085

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.73 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 16 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	56.65 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,008.83 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 16 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.43 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.73 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 16 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	56.65 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,008.83 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 16 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.43 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 16 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	77,999,077 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 16 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	70,721,702 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 16 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	55,501,231 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 16 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	36,884,955 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 16 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	36,294,630 ▲ 0.00
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Nov 16 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	32,226,742 ▲ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Nov 16 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,018,611 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 16 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	22,405,457 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 16 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	21,319,898 ▲ 0.00

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