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Print - 2007-06-01
MMA moves bill in National Assembly for constitutional amendment

MMA moves bill in National Assembly for constitutional amendment

With a view to guaranteeing human rights to every citizen of Pakistan by cutting short the powers of intelligence agencies in case of preventive detention to a reasonable limit and ensuring the right of fair trial for every person detained.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Imam-e-Kaaba to lead Faisal Mosque prayers today

Imam-e-Kaaba to lead Faisal Mosque prayers today

More than 1,500 security persons, traffic police, medical staff and others will be deployed in and around the Faisal Mosque on Friday where people would throng to offer Friday prayers to be led by Imam-e-Kaaba Shaikh Abdur Rehman Al- Sudais.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Imam-e-Kaaba urges Muslims to spread teachings of Holy Quran

Imam-e-Kaaba urges Muslims to spread teachings of Holy Quran

Muslims should make concerted efforts for the propagation of the teachings of the Holy Quran as well as the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Imam-e-Kaaba Al-Shaikh Abdul Rehman Al-Sudais averred this while addressing as chief guest in a function arranged by Punjab Qu
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
6.8 MAF water to be available for Kharif crops

6.8 MAF water to be available for Kharif crops

Kharif FY08 season will be facilitated with 6.8 MAF higher water availability (2.8 percent rise over Kharif FY07), which may help to enhance the planted area as well as harvesting of Kharif crops, hoped official sources.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Apta prepares budget proposals for textile industry

Apta prepares budget proposals for textile industry

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance Economics and Statistics has called representatives of the All Pakistan Textile Association (Apta), for a meeting to discuss the issues of the textiles banking.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Apta prepares budget proposals for textile industry

Apta prepares budget proposals for textile industry

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance Economics and Statistics has called representatives of the All Pakistan Textile Association (Apta), for a meeting to discuss the issues of the textiles banking.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Pearl Continental opens front page café in Rawalpindi

Pearl Continental opens front page café in Rawalpindi

The Pearl Continental Hotel Rawalpindi has opened Front Page Café for its customers as it has brought various changes. The Front Page Café was inaugurated by General Manager of the Hotel, Raja Irfanullah, here on Thursday in a graceful ceremony.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves slip to $13,778.1 million

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves slip to $13,778.1 million

The liquid foreign reserves held by the country declined by $14.5 million to $13,778.1 million as on May 26, 2007. The total foreign reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan were $11,578.0 million while the foreign reserves held by the banks (other tha
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Traders suffer Rs 1.5 billion loss in Iqbal Centre fire

Traders suffer Rs 1.5 billion loss in Iqbal Centre fire

As many as 90 shops were gutted resulting in a cumulative loss of Rs 1.5 billion due to the fire erupted at Iqbal Centre on MA Jinnah Road late on Wednesday. The multi-storey building consists of 250 shops and equivalent number of underground warehouses o
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
'Nuclear status makes Pakistan undefeatable'

'Nuclear status makes Pakistan undefeatable'

Professor Dr Muhammad Amjad Aoulakh of the Agriculture University, Faisalabad, has said the defence of Pakistan is un-defeatable after achieving the status of atomic power by our scientists and "now we are progressing towards the destination of food secur
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Nust in process of commercialising hybrid solar dryer

Nust in process of commercialising hybrid solar dryer

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) is in the process of commercialising hybrid solar dryer to introduce an effective, inexpensive and quick method of drying fruits and vegetables.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
No smoking day observed at UVAS

No smoking day observed at UVAS

The staff and students of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore observed no-smoking day here on Thursday and pledged to make the campus smoke-free zone. To realise the health hazards of smoking, a lecture titled "Smoke-free Campus
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Commecs Institute awarded degree-awarding status

Commecs Institute awarded degree-awarding status

The Commecs Institute of Business and Emerging Sciences expressed its gratitude to the Sindh government for authorising it to conduct its own degree awarding programmes. A graceful ceremony was held attended by the former students of the Government Colleg
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Iesco begins 400 projects worth Rs 119 million

Iesco begins 400 projects worth Rs 119 million

The Islamabad Electricity Supply Company (Iesco) has started work on above 400 projects costing more than Rs 119 million and completion of these projects would improve transmission of electricity and decrease load shedding and power pilferage.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
NBP chief denies involvement in unethical act

NBP chief denies involvement in unethical act

President, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Syed Ali Raza has expressed anguish over the news item relating to investigation by FBI and clarified that he had absolutely no connection with or involvement in the aforementioned probe.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Regional/Sub-Regional O
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Two workers killed

Two workers killed

Two workers, Liaquat Ali and Muhammad Akram died and another two injured when a rope broke during the construction of wall and four labourers fell on the ground from 80 feet height. They were serving in Shaikh Wahan Sugar Mills, Rahimyar Khan on Wednesday
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
FPSC urges candidates to fulfil criteria in BS-16 to 19

FPSC urges candidates to fulfil criteria in BS-16 to 19

Federal Public Service Commission has urged the candidates to fulfil the required criteria in applying in BS-16 to 19. Federal Public Service Commission has said that it has been receiving requests from candidates for professional/technocrats posts, in BS
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
IPCC meeting to be held in Quetta soon

IPCC meeting to be held in Quetta soon

The Inter-Provincial Co-ordination Committee (IPCC) will take up vital issues in its meeting scheduled to be held in Quetta soon. Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Co-ordination Salim Saifullah Khan told APP on Thursday that IPCC, formed for forging f
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
'New curriculum vital to eradicate illiteracy'

'New curriculum vital to eradicate illiteracy'

Minister of State for Education Anisa Zeb Tahirkheli termed the implementation of revised curriculum as crucial in speeding up efforts to eradicate illiteracy from the country. Addressing the meeting of National Committee on "Development of National Curri
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Opposition parties hijack legal issue: Tariq Azeem

Opposition parties hijack legal issue: Tariq Azeem

Minister of state for Information and Broadcasting Tariq Azeem has said that some opposition parties had hijacked purely legal and constitutional issue for their own political ends. In an interview with the BBC he said.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
PMA terms doctor's arrest human rights violation

PMA terms doctor's arrest human rights violation

Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) termed the doctor's arrests violation of human rights and warned that if operation against doctor community was not stopped, they will move the courts for justice, a spokesman of PMA Multan Chapter said.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Lawyers' strike continues

Lawyers' strike continues

More than 12,000 lawyers of 13 districts of Southern Punjab on Thursday observed complete strike and boycotted their professional duties at the call of Pakistan Bar Council. Lawyers of Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan organised rallies on Thursday
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Lawyers stage rally

Lawyers stage rally

The lawyers here in the metropolis took out a rally which was also joined by political workers, human rights organisations, teachers, students' and doctors' associations and other NGOs at the Mall road.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Moot on Islam, current economic issues today

Moot on Islam, current economic issues today

International Conference on 'Islam and current economic Issues' is going to be held on June 1 at the auditorium of National Library Islamabad, says an IIU press release. The conference has been jointly organised by the International Islamic University Isl
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Budgetary expenditures on 17 pro-poor sectors to grow

Budgetary expenditures on 17 pro-poor sectors to grow

The pro-poor budgetary expenditures on the 17 sectors, identified in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP), are projected to grow from the current Rs 434.6 billion or 5.63 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) to 6.2 percent of the GDP by 2008
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Budgetary expenditures on 17 pro-poor sectors to grow

Budgetary expenditures on 17 pro-poor sectors to grow

The pro-poor budgetary expenditures on the 17 sectors, identified in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP), are projected to grow from the current Rs 434.6 billion or 5.63 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) to 6.2 percent of the GDP by 2008
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Anwar Bugti held

Anwar Bugti held

Balochistan Police have arrested Khan Muhammad Kalpar's son Anwar Bugti from Shalimar Colony Multan and took him to Dera Bugti because he was involved in a murder case instituted in 1993. His wife Ghazala Anwar alleged that her husband was arrested by Wad
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 250 million to be spent on maintenance of UAF hostels

Rs 250 million to be spent on maintenance of UAF hostels

An amount of Rs 250 million would be spent on the repair and maintenance of UAF hostels with the help of Govt of Punjab. This was stated by the Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Bashir Ahmad, while addressing the annual grand dinner hosted by office of the Hal
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
PIA and ABN Amro sign $522 million loan accord

PIA and ABN Amro sign $522 million loan accord

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and ABN Amro have signed a landmark loan financing arrangement for 522 million dollars to fund the acquisition of three state-of-the-art brand new Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft for PIA.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
National Assembly body takes note of low quality Bt cotton import

National Assembly body takes note of low quality Bt cotton import

Pakistan's cotton seed importers in the private sector are playing in the hands of Indian exporters of low quality Bt cotton to damage Pakistan cotton, which is a major source of foreign exchange earning for Pakistan. But it is learnt that low quality Bt
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Two 'BLA men' sentenced to death

Two 'BLA men' sentenced to death

A court sentenced two separatist militants to death on Thursday for carrying out a car bomb attack that killed three people and wounded 15 in Karachi in late 2005, officials said. The condemned men belonged to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a shad
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Implementation of 'women protection act' urged

Implementation of 'women protection act' urged

The government must ensure implementation of Women Protection Act as victim women are still unable to get their complaints registered. This was observed by former Justice Majida Rizvi, ex-chairperson of National Commission for Status of Women (NCSW), in "
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Long-term tariff policy for bike industry in budget sought

Long-term tariff policy for bike industry in budget sought

The government has been proposed to unveil a long-term tariff policy for motorcycle industry in the budget 2007-08 with pre-announced phase-wise reduction in duty on completely built units (CBU) and completely knockdown units (CKD) besides import of local
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Long-term tariff policy for bike industry in budget sought

Long-term tariff policy for bike industry in budget sought

The government has been proposed to unveil a long-term tariff policy for motorcycle industry in the budget 2007-08 with pre-announced phase-wise reduction in duty on completely built units (CBU) and completely knockdown units (CKD) besides import of local
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (May 31, 2007) and the forecast for Friday (June 01, 2007).
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
PSO to supply LPG through petrol pumps

PSO to supply LPG through petrol pumps

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) is making preparations to introduce liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in a big way in the country. This was stated by PSO Managing Director Jalees Ahmed Siddique during a meeting with members of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of C
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
'Army managing business of the country'

'Army managing business of the country'

Seven chapters out of 10 in the book 'Military Inc'- published by Oxford University Press launched at the Lead facility- F-7/4, here on Thursday evening. 'Milibus' has been used in the heading of seven chapters. This may give an idea of the strangle hold
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Summer camp at Sheraton

Summer camp at Sheraton

The otherwise dull and scorching summer break will be spiced up for the six to 140-year olds with a fun-filled programme at this season's summer camp at the Karachi Sheraton Hotel and Towers.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

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

Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
20 centres set up to achieve wheat procurement target

20 centres set up to achieve wheat procurement target

As many as 20 wheat procurement centres have been established in four districts to achieve the procurement target of 20,000 tonnes. The District Food Controller, Hyderabad, who is also holding the charge of areas within revenue limits of ex-district of Hy
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Orix Leasing TFCs oversubscribed

Orix Leasing TFCs oversubscribed

The 2nd issue of Term Finance Certificates (TFCs) of Orix Leasing Pakistan Limited (OLPL) for general public has been oversubscribed to Rs 777.415 million against the aggregate amount of Rs 500 million offered to the general public. The TFCs of the aggreg
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Orix Leasing TFCs oversubscribed

Orix Leasing TFCs oversubscribed

The 2nd issue of Term Finance Certificates (TFCs) of Orix Leasing Pakistan Limited (OLPL) for general public has been oversubscribed to Rs 777.415 million against the aggregate amount of Rs 500 million offered to the general public. The TFCs of the aggreg
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Al Meezan launches Shariah pension fund scheme

Al Meezan launches Shariah pension fund scheme

The Al Meezan Investments, Pakistan's only asset management company dedicated to providing Shariah Compliant Investment Solutions, is in the process of launching Pakistan's first Shariah Compliant Pension Fund Scheme -Meezan Tahaffuz Pension Fund (MTPF).
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Al Meezan launches Shariah pension fund scheme

Al Meezan launches Shariah pension fund scheme

The Al Meezan Investments, Pakistan's only asset management company dedicated to providing Shariah Compliant Investment Solutions, is in the process of launching Pakistan's first Shariah Compliant Pension Fund Scheme -Meezan Tahaffuz Pension Fund (MTPF).
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, May 31, 2007.

Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
'My Karachi Exhibition' opens today

'My Karachi Exhibition' opens today

The 4th consecutive 'My Karachi Exhibition' is being inaugurated on Friday (today) by Sindh Governor, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan at the Karachi Expo Centre. Karachi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) is organising this event in collaboration with the Si
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, May 31, 2007.

Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Iran seeks joint investment company with Pakistan

Iran seeks joint investment company with Pakistan

Iranian government has desired to establish Pak-Iran joint investment company to facilitate the business community of the two countries. According to a press release issued here on Thursday, Masood Mohammad Zamani, Consul General of Iran in Karachi stated
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, May 31, 2007.

Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Proposal to set up Statistical Authority under study

Proposal to set up Statistical Authority under study

Governor State Bank of Pakistan Dr Shamshad Akhtar Thursday said that the government was considering a proposal to establish an independent Statistical Authority. She said this while briefing the Senate Standing Committee on Finance here at the Parliament
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (May 31, 2007).

Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
CBR devising system to detect high-risk import consignments

CBR devising system to detect high-risk import consignments

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is devising a mechanism for detection of high-risk import consignments being cleared through 'One Customs" Project as well as Pakistan Customs Computerised System (PACCs) to control under-invoicing and under-valuation.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (May 31, 2007) and for Friday (June 01, 2007).
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (May 31, 2007).

Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
SCBA seminar: full bench to hear government complaint

SCBA seminar: full bench to hear government complaint

A two-member bench comprising acting Chief Justice Javed Iqbal and Justice Sardar Mohammad Raza Khan has referred the government complaint against the speakers of the Supreme Court Bar Association seminar held on May 6 to the full bench.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
NAB's clarification on Swiss case

NAB's clarification on Swiss case

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has strongly contradicted a news item appearing in a section of the press regarding NAB's withdrawal of $150 million case against Ms Benazir Bhutto from Swiss Court.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (May 31, 2007).

Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (May 31, 2007).

Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Seven percent GDP growth pushes stock market to all-time high: Salman

Seven percent GDP growth pushes stock market to all-time high: Salman

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Economic Affairs, Dr Salman Shah, has said that over 7 percent GDP growth in the current fiscal year (2006-2007) and high corporate sector profits has pushed the stock market index to all time high.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
13 killed as gunmen storm Political Agent's house

13 killed as gunmen storm Political Agent's house

Thirteen persons killed and two injured when some unknown gunmen attacked the house of Political Agent Khyber Agency at Jati area in district during the wee hours of Thursday.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
13 killed as gunmen storm Political Agent's house

13 killed as gunmen storm Political Agent's house

Thirteen persons killed and two injured when some unknown gunmen attacked the house of Political Agent Khyber Agency at Jati area in district during the wee hours of Thursday.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves bothways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves bothways

The rupee gave up overnight firmness against dollar in the interbank market on Thursday, losing two paisa for buying and selling at 60.72 and 60.74, dealers said. Importers' dollar buying pushed the rupee down versus the US currency.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Budget deficit Rs 272.8 billion in nine months

Budget deficit Rs 272.8 billion in nine months

Pakistan has suffered a huge budget deficit of Rs 272.8 billion during the first 9 months of the current fiscal that is 3.1 percent of GDP. According to the provisional consolidated federal and provincial budgetary operations of three quarters, released b
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves bothways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves bothways

The rupee gave up overnight firmness against dollar in the interbank market on Thursday, losing two paisa for buying and selling at 60.72 and 60.74, dealers said. Importers' dollar buying pushed the rupee down versus the US currency.
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Budget deficit Rs 272.8 billion in nine months

Budget deficit Rs 272.8 billion in nine months

Pakistan has suffered a huge budget deficit of Rs 272.8 billion during the first 9 months of the current fiscal that is 3.1 percent of GDP. According to the provisional consolidated federal and provincial budgetary operations of three quarters, released b
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Budget deficit Rs 272.8 billion in nine months

Budget deficit Rs 272.8 billion in nine months

Pakistan has suffered a huge budget deficit of Rs 272.8 billion during the first 9 months of the current fiscal that is 3.1 percent of GDP. According to the provisional consolidated federal and provincial budgetary operations of three quarters, released b
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
CBR collects Rs 719.6 billion during July-May

CBR collects Rs 719.6 billion during July-May

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has collected Rs 719.6 billion in July-May (2006-2007) against Rs 610.6 billion in the corresponding period last fiscal year, indicating a growth of 17.9 percent. According to provisional figures released on Thursday, th
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
CBR collects Rs 719.6 billion during July-May

CBR collects Rs 719.6 billion during July-May

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has collected Rs 719.6 billion in July-May (2006-2007) against Rs 610.6 billion in the corresponding period last fiscal year, indicating a growth of 17.9 percent. According to provisional figures released on Thursday, th
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
CBR collects Rs 719.6 billion during July-May

CBR collects Rs 719.6 billion during July-May

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has collected Rs 719.6 billion in July-May (2006-2007) against Rs 610.6 billion in the corresponding period last fiscal year, indicating a growth of 17.9 percent. According to provisional figures released on Thursday, th
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Thursday (May 31, 2007).

Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Tariq Hasan''s claims on KSE data seem to be confirmed

Tariq Hasan''s claims on KSE data seem to be confirmed

The repeated assertions of former Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr Tariq Hasan, on the availability of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) data including share trading, bids and offers on March-2005 with the SECP seemed to be co
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Tariq Hasan's claims on KSE data seem to be confirmed

Tariq Hasan's claims on KSE data seem to be confirmed

The repeated assertions of former Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr Tariq Hasan, on the availability of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) data including share trading, bids and offers on March-2005 with the SECP seemed to be co
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Tariq Hasan's claims on KSE data seem to be confirmed

Tariq Hasan's claims on KSE data seem to be confirmed

The repeated assertions of former Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr Tariq Hasan, on the availability of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) data including share trading, bids and offers on March-2005 with the SECP seemed to be co
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
July-April raw cotton import reaches over $503 million

July-April raw cotton import reaches over $503 million

Raw cotton''s import has been up 57 percent to $503.743 million (Rs 30.57 billion) during the first ten months of the current fiscal year against same period of last fiscal. Importers said that this was due to because the country has missed its cotton pro
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
July-April raw cotton import reaches over $503 million

July-April raw cotton import reaches over $503 million

Raw cotton's import has been up 57 percent to $503.743 million (Rs 30.57 billion) during the first ten months of the current fiscal year against same period of last fiscal. Importers said that this was due to because the country has missed its cotton prod
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
July-April raw cotton import reaches over $503 million

July-April raw cotton import reaches over $503 million

Raw cotton's import has been up 57 percent to $503.743 million (Rs 30.57 billion) during the first ten months of the current fiscal year against same period of last fiscal. Importers said that this was due to because the country has missed its cotton prod
Published 01 Jun, 2007 12:00am
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