News Archives for Print - 2007-09-10

Database on human trafficking: migration management cell set up

The Interior Ministry has set up a Migration Management Cell to prepare database on human trafficking and for creating linkages between different concerned ministries, an official statement said on Sunday.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Thousands protest against attacks in Algeria

Around 5,000 Algerians gathered in central Algiers on Sunday to protest against violence after two suicide attacks killed at least 57 people in the North African country. Al Qaeda's north Africa wing said it was behind the two attacks, one of which was or

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Darfur peace move encouraging, but still early: Ban

The U.N. Secretary-General said on Sunday he was encouraged by the "credible progress" he felt had been made towards peace in Darfur during an Africa tour, but it was too early to talk of tangible results.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

LSE witnesses upsurge

Activated by buying at attractive levels, the share market witnessed an upsurge of 1.8 percent, however, following uncertain political situation trade activity remained on the lower side, resulting in more than 22 percent decline in turnover, in the past

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

LSE witnesses upsurge

Activated by buying at attractive levels, the share market witnessed an upsurge of 1.8 percent, however, following uncertain political situation trade activity remained on the lower side, resulting in more than 22 percent decline in turnover, in the past

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

FBR asked to declare Gwadar as EFZ

The Planning Commission has approached the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for declaring Gwadar City as Economic Free Zone (EFZ) to attract foreign tourists and investors in Balochistan.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

FBR asked to declare Gwadar as EFZ

The Planning Commission has approached the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for declaring Gwadar City as Economic Free Zone (EFZ) to attract foreign tourists and investors in Balochistan.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

FBR asked to declare Gwadar as EFZ

The Planning Commission has approached the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for declaring Gwadar City as Economic Free Zone (EFZ) to attract foreign tourists and investors in Balochistan.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Wastage of water share: NWFP demands Rs 65 billion compensation

The NWFP Irrigation Department has taken up the case of persistent loss to province due to wastage of its annual water share from rivers because of lack of proper canal system in the province with centre and demanded compensation of Rs 65 billion.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Wastage of water share: NWFP demands Rs 65 billion compensation

The NWFP Irrigation Department has taken up the case of persistent loss to province due to wastage of its annual water share from rivers because of lack of proper canal system in the province with centre and demanded compensation of Rs 65 billion.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Wastage of water share: NWFP demands Rs 65 billion compensation

The NWFP Irrigation Department has taken up the case of persistent loss to province due to wastage of its annual water share from rivers because of lack of proper canal system in the province with centre and demanded compensation of Rs 65 billion.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Incentives for tax return e-filers by September 15

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will announce special incentives for taxpayers who would prefer e-filing and timely paying one percent special excise duty (SED) in returns to be filed by September 15, 2007. Sources told Business Recorder on Sund

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Incentives for tax return e-filers by September 15

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will announce special incentives for taxpayers who would prefer e-filing and timely paying one percent special excise duty (SED) in returns to be filed by September 15, 2007. Sources told Business Recorder on Sund

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Incentives for tax return e-filers by September 15

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will announce special incentives for taxpayers who would prefer e-filing and timely paying one percent special excise duty (SED) in returns to be filed by September 15, 2007. Sources told Business Recorder on Sund

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Pakistan should release supporters: HRW

Pakistan should immediately release hundreds of opposition activists, rounded up in a crackdown ahead of the planned return of former premier Nawaz Sharif, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Sunday.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Investment under CFS up at Rs 44.6 billion

Investment under continuous funding system (CFS) at the Karachi share market increased to Rs 44.6 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 41.9 billion on the same day a week earlier.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Investment under CFS up at Rs 44.6 billion

Investment under continuous funding system (CFS) at the Karachi share market increased to Rs 44.6 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 41.9 billion on the same day a week earlier.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Investment under CFS up at Rs 44.6 billion

Investment under continuous funding system (CFS) at the Karachi share market increased to Rs 44.6 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 41.9 billion on the same day a week earlier.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Investment under CFS up at Rs 44.6 billion

Investment under continuous funding system (CFS) at the Karachi share market increased to Rs 44.6 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 41.9 billion on the same day a week earlier.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

PML-N to move court if Sharifs deported

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Monday announced to move court in case the former Prime Minister and party chief Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif were deported to any other country on their arrival in Islamabad on Monday (today).

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Appellate Tribunals'' orders binding on FBR: FTO

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ruled that Appellate Tribunals'' judgements are binding on Collectorate of Customs unless their operation is stayed by the competent courts. The FTO gave this ruling on a complaint of the Adam Sugar Mills Ltd, Bahawalna

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Appellate Tribunals' orders binding on FBR: FTO

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ruled that Appellate Tribunals' judgements are binding on Collectorate of Customs unless their operation is stayed by the competent courts. The FTO gave this ruling on a complaint of the Adam Sugar Mills Ltd, Bahawalnag

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Appellate Tribunals' orders binding on FBR: FTO

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ruled that Appellate Tribunals' judgements are binding on Collectorate of Customs unless their operation is stayed by the competent courts. The FTO gave this ruling on a complaint of the Adam Sugar Mills Ltd, Bahawalnag

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

All airports put on high alert

Pakistan put all airports on high alert and detained hundreds of opposition activists Sunday as former premier Nawaz Sharif prepared to fly home from exile to challenge President Pervez Musharraf. "I and my brother Shahbaz are going back to Pakistan on Se

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

All airports put on high alert

Pakistan put all airports on high alert and detained hundreds of opposition activists Sunday as former premier Nawaz Sharif prepared to fly home from exile to challenge President Pervez Musharraf. "I and my brother Shahbaz are going back to Pakistan on Se

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Mixed trend seen on stock market

The Karachi share market witnessed mixed trend during week ended on September 9, 2007 due to prevailing political uncertainty in the country. The KSE-100 index finished at 12,406.71 points with a gain of 192.45 points, while the KSE-30 index surged by 201

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Mixed trend seen on stock market

The Karachi share market witnessed mixed trend during week ended on September 9, 2007 due to prevailing political uncertainty in the country. The KSE-100 index finished at 12,406.71 points with a gain of 192.45 points, while the KSE-30 index surged by 201

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Mixed trend seen on stock market

The Karachi share market witnessed mixed trend during week ended on September 9, 2007 due to prevailing political uncertainty in the country. The KSE-100 index finished at 12,406.71 points with a gain of 192.45 points, while the KSE-30 index surged by 201

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Ginners oppose increase in income tax rate

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has increased the rate of income tax from one percent to 1.5 percent on ginners from the current cotton season, and has asked the tax managers to collect the tax at the revised rate.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Setting up ''Engineering Authority'': ministry fails to get Ordinance approved

The Ministry of Industries and Production has failed to get approved the Ordinance to set up the Engineering Development Authority of Pakistan (EDAP), approved by the Prime Minister on November 23, 2006, to replace the Engineering Development Board (EDB),

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Setting up 'Engineering Authority': ministry fails to get Ordinance approved

The Ministry of Industries and Production has failed to get approved the Ordinance to set up the Engineering Development Authority of Pakistan (EDAP), approved by the Prime Minister on November 23, 2006, to replace the Engineering Development Board (EDB),

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Setting up 'Engineering Authority': ministry fails to get Ordinance approved

The Ministry of Industries and Production has failed to get approved the Ordinance to set up the Engineering Development Authority of Pakistan (EDAP), approved by the Prime Minister on November 23, 2006, to replace the Engineering Development Board (EDB),

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

THE RUPEE: 66 paisa fall versus euro

Floods of dollars provided support to the rupee during the week ended on August 9, 2007. In the interbank market, the dollar was available at 60.61 and 60.63 for buying and selling, respectively.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

THE RUPEE: 66 paisa fall versus euro

Floods of dollars provided support to the rupee during the week ended on August 9, 2007. In the interbank market, the dollar was available at 60.61 and 60.63 for buying and selling, respectively.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Several hundreds arrested

Pakistani authorities tightened security at Islamabad airport and have detained more than 2,000 supporters of exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his party said on Sunday, the eve of his planned return. Sharif's spokesman, Ahsan Iqbal, said authori

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Several hundreds arrested

Pakistani authorities tightened security at Islamabad airport and have detained more than 2,000 supporters of exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his party said on Sunday, the eve of his planned return. Sharif's spokesman, Ahsan Iqbal, said authori

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Nawaz Sharif faces prospect of deportation: leaves for Islamabad

Nawaz Sharif will land in Islamabad at 11:45 am on Monday to challenge President General Pervez Musharraf after seven years of exile amid rumours about how the government was planning to handle the situation on his return.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Nawaz Sharif faces prospect of deportation: leaves for Islamabad

Nawaz Sharif will land in Islamabad at 11:45 am on Monday to challenge President General Pervez Musharraf after seven years of exile amid rumours about how the government was planning to handle the situation on his return.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Prime Minister attends Tablighi Ijtima

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz attended the Tablighi Ijtima in the federal capital on Sunday afternoon, an official statement said. The Prime Minister met Haji Abdul Wahab, Ameer Tablighi Jamaat and other elders of the Shoora present there.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Government policies raised people's standard of living, says Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said that consistency and continuity of policies undertaken by the government of PML and its allied parties have considerably raised the standard of living of the people and their continuity is critical for the country's future

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Nine members of SCBA body 'suspend' Munir

Nine members of the executive committee of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) unanimously 'suspended' Munir A. Malik as president of the SCBA through a resolution in a meeting held here on Sunday.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Nine members of SCBA body 'suspend' Munir

Nine members of the executive committee of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) unanimously 'suspended' Munir A. Malik as president of the SCBA through a resolution in a meeting held here on Sunday.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Sharifs to be treated as per law: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday said the government would act according to law in the case of a come-back by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shahbaz Sharif.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Sharifs to be treated as per law: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday said the government would act according to law in the case of a come-back by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shahbaz Sharif.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Apec leaders urge speedy Doha trade deal

Asia-Pacific leaders said on Sunday they saw 'real progress' in world trade talks now underway in Geneva, and pledged flexibility and the political will to forge a deal by the end of 2007. The 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation forum (Apec) call

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Apec leaders urge speedy Doha trade deal

Asia-Pacific leaders said on Sunday they saw 'real progress' in world trade talks now underway in Geneva, and pledged flexibility and the political will to forge a deal by the end of 2007. The 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation forum (Apec) call

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

18 percent drop likely in banks'' profits in 2008

Cumulative profit of scheduled banks could drop by 18 percent in 2008 in case the central bank proposal for 100 percent cash provisioning is to become applicable in one year. According to an analyst, the cumulative profit of banks in 2008 is estimated at

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

18 percent drop likely in banks' profits in 2008

Cumulative profit of scheduled banks could drop by 18 percent in 2008 in case the central bank proposal for 100 percent cash provisioning is to become applicable in one year. According to an analyst, the cumulative profit of banks in 2008 is estimated at

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

18 percent drop likely in banks' profits in 2008

Cumulative profit of scheduled banks could drop by 18 percent in 2008 in case the central bank proposal for 100 percent cash provisioning is to become applicable in one year. According to an analyst, the cumulative profit of banks in 2008 is estimated at

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

PML-N and MMA leaders detained

PML leaders Raja Zafarul Haq and Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, Deputy Secretary General of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal and leader of Jamat-e-Islami Liaquat Baloch were arrested and sent to Adiyala Jail on late Sunday night. Earlier, Amir of Jamat-e-Islami Qazi Hussa

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

PML-N and MMA leaders detained

PML leaders Raja Zafarul Haq and Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, Deputy Secretary General of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal and leader of Jamat-e-Islami Liaquat Baloch were arrested and sent to Adiyala Jail on late Sunday night. Earlier, Amir of Jamat-e-Islami Qazi Hussa

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Shahbaz postpones planned return

In a new dramatic change at Heathrow Airport, former prime minister Muhammad Mian Nawaz Sharif asked his brother Shahbaz Sharif to postpone his return to home with a view to tackle the situation if he is arrested or deported after arrival in Pakistan.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Shahbaz postpones planned return

In a new dramatic change at Heathrow Airport, former prime minister Muhammad Mian Nawaz Sharif asked his brother Shahbaz Sharif to postpone his return to home with a view to tackle the situation if he is arrested or deported after arrival in Pakistan.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (September 09, 2007) and the forecast for Monday (September 10, 2007).

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (January to July 2007)

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

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (September 03 to 08, 2007).

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Chemicals: CLARIANT PAKISTAN LIMITED - Analysis of Financial Statements - December 2003 - March 2007

Clariant Pakistan Limited, a subsidiary of Clariant International Limited incorporated in Switzerland, is a limited liability company which is incorporated and domiciled in Pakistan. It is listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Chemicals: CLARIANT PAKISTAN LIMITED - Analysis of Financial Statements - December 2003 - March 2007

Clariant Pakistan Limited, a subsidiary of Clariant International Limited incorporated in Switzerland, is a limited liability company which is incorporated and domiciled in Pakistan. It is listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

KKI weekly market review

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Weekly Market Review on Sunday (September 09, 2007).

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Ferdinand hails Heskey after England win

England defender Rio Ferdinand praised the recalled Emile Heskey for his outstanding performance in Saturday's 3-0 win over Israel in their Euro 2008 Group E qualifier.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Henin secures seventh slam, Federer to meet Djokovic

Justine Henin underlined her status as the world's best player by winning her second US Open title with another gritty display of perfection on Saturday. On the men's side, to seed Roger Federer remained on course for his fourth consecutive title by beati

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Pakistan players told to keep quiet about Akhtar spat

Pakistan's players should keep quiet about the spat between fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif in South Africa which led to Akhtar being sent home from the Twenty20 World Cup, officials said on Sunday.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Hafeez helps Pakistan stun Sri Lanka

Pakistan warmed up for the Twenty20 world championships with a five-wicket win over World Cup finalists Sri Lanka in a practice match here on Sunday. Mohammad Hafeez led the way with an all-round effort, claiming 2-18 in his four overs to restrict Sri Lan

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Rumford wins European Masters

Australian Brett Rumford chipped in for birdie at the first extra hole to defeat Britain's Phillip Archer in a sudden-death playoff for the European Masters title on Sunday. Both had finished on 16-under-par 268, a stroke ahead of the holder Bradley Dredg

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Asafa Powell breaks 100m world record

Jamaicain Asafa Powell set a new men's world 100m record of 9.74sec at the IAAF Grand Prix at Rieti, Italy, on Sunday, beating his old mark of 9.77 set in Athens in June 2005. The 24-year-old Powell had predicted in Stockholm at the beginning of August th

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Hamilton wary of 'spy-gate'

World championship leading British rookie Lewis Hamilton warned Sunday that his dream of lifting the title in his debut season could be wrecked by the 'spy-gate' scandal that has rocked Formula One.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Alonso hunts Hamilton with Monza win

Double world champion Fernando Alonso led a McLaren one-two in the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday to cut team mate Lewis Hamilton's lead to three points with four races remaining. Hamilton, 22, had another highly impressive afternoon but the British rookie

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

India whip South Korea to retain Asia Cup

India gave a fine display of attacking field hockey to retain the Asia Cup with a crushing 7-2 victory over South Korea in an incident-filled final here on Sunday. Prabhjot Singh and Rajpal Singh each struck twice for the defending champions, while Ignace

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Doubts linger over Flintoff's fitness

England will fly to South Africa on Sunday with Andrew Flintoff's fitness still in doubt. The all-rounder is on the plane to the Twenty20 World Cup, despite still having his fitness assessed during and after Saturday's win over India.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Tour of Spain: Menchov takes lead, Piepoli wins stage

Russian Denis Menchov of the Rabobank squad took the overall lead of the Tour of Spain after finishing second to Italian Leonardo Piepoli on Sunday's mountainous ninth stage. The pair went clear seven kilometres from the summit finish at Cerler. Overnight

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

U-17 World Cup Final: Nigeria beat Spain 3-0 on penalties

Nigeria won the Under-17 World Cup final with a 3-0 win over Spain on penalties after a thrilling end-to-end match ended 0-0 after extra time. Nigeria's hero was goalkeeper Oladele Ajiboye who saved two penalties in the shootout as Nigeria won the tournam

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Tooth loss linked to higher heart disease risk

Young adults who lose their teeth to cavities or gum disease may have an increased risk of dying from heart disease later in life, a new study suggests.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Growing living-tissue heart valves a reality in 3-5 years

Surgeons will soon be able to literally mend a broken heart using live tissue grown from a patient's very own stem cells, top cardiologists said on September 2.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Flu and cold turn dangerous disease

Flu and cold has turned a dangerous disease world-wide. People describe it a minor disease but in fact it leaves severe implications on the patients, causing Rhinitis in their noses.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Cocoa nutrient for lethal ills

A nutrient in cocoa called epicatechin appears to lower the risk of four common killer diseases, research suggests. Among the Kuna people of Panama, who can drink up to 40 cups of cocoa per week, rates of stroke, heart disease, cancer and diabetes are les

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Traced: the asteroid breakup that wiped out the dinosaurs

The extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago can be traced to a collision between two monster rocks in the asteroid belt nearly 100 million years earlier, scientists report on September 5.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Study links food additives to childrens' hyperactivity

A cocktail of artificial colours and the commonly-used preservative sodium benzoate are linked to hyperactivity in children, according to a ground-breaking study published on September 6 by The Lancet.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

World facing arsenic timebomb

About 140 million people, mainly in developing countries, are being poisoned by arsenic in their drinking water, researchers believe. Speaking at the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) annual meeting in London, scientists said this would lead to higher rate

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: blood pressure drugs cut stroke risk in diabetics

Scientists have found that a daily combination dose of two blood pressure lowering drugs cuts the chances of dying from Type 2 diabetes.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: work the biggest sleep robber

Work time is the single most important lifestyle factor that impacts on sleep - the more hours you work the less sleep you get - research suggests. Those who got less than four-and-a-half hours sleep a night worked an average of 93 minutes longer on weekd

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: TV linked to teen attention problems

A study has found that children who watched at least two hours of television a day were more likely to have short attention spans. Advertisement children who watch more than two hours of television a day are more likely to have attention problems as a tee

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: thinking too much can be exhausting

Scientists have come up with proof that too much thinking can be exhausting as the brain requires glucose to function. So researchers looked at the glucose levels of the brains of old and young rats while they negotiated their way through a maze, private

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: more vitamin D could mean fewer cancers

Thousands of cases of breast and colon cancers might be averted each year if people in colder climates raised their vitamin D levels, researchers estimate in a new report.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: mobile phone use in hospitals poses danger

Using mobile phones near hospital beds or important equipment is dangerous and could switch off ventilators or disrupt pacemakers, Dutch researchers said on September 6.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

US radio broadcasters, Apple unveil iTune tagging

Apple Inc, iBiquity Digital Corp, a developer of high-definition radio technology, and major radio companies said on Friday they are offering a new, free service called "iTunes Tagging."

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Microsoft rolls out suite of Windows Live services

Microsoft Corp introduced on Wednesday a suite of Windows Live online services bundled into a single download in its latest effort to compete with Google Inc's growing array of applications delivered over the Web.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Tougher rules against illegal file sharing

Swedish internet service providers may in future be made responsible for banning customers who illegally download and share copyright-protected material, a report to the Swedish justice minister said on Monday.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Thai regulator to issue 3G licences in early 2008

Thailand's telecommunications regulator said on Monday it expected to issue long-awaited licences for third-generation (3G) mobile services in the first quarter of next year.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Most Chinese kids spent vacation online

The vast majority of Chinese schoolchildren chose to stay home and surf the Internet during the summer holidays rather than play outside, state media said on Tuesday, citing a survey. The poll of 103 children aged four to 14 found that just four percent c

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Hewlett-Packard unveils 'Blackbird' high-end gaming PC

Hewlett-Packard Co on Wednesday launched a line of powerful new computers aimed squarely at gamers, in the company's latest step to court a small-but-influential audience.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

China and India lead surge in mobile subscribers

Asia's booming economic powerhouses of China and India are leading a fresh surge in mobile phone use with nearly 200 million new subscribers between them in the first quarter of 2007, the United Nations telecommunications agency said on Tuesday.

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Chinese airline to launch inflight cell phone and Internet service

Shenzhen Airlines said on Monday that passengers would soon be able to use their mobile phones and connect to the Internet during flights. Swiss-based technology firm OnAir, which is providing the service, said the move would allow travellers to call and

Published 10 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 27	278.47
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 27	278.22
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 27	157.88
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 27	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 27	1.25
Euro to USD / Dec 27	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 26	6,037.59
Nasdaq / Dec 26	20,020.36
Dow Jones / Dec 26	43,325.80
India Sensex / Dec 27	78,791.05
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 27	40,281.16
Hang Seng / Dec 27	20,096.01
FTSE 100 / Dec 27	8,137.45
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 27	19,830.60

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 26	234,911.70
Petrol/Litre / Dec 27	252.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 27	69.54
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 27	17,785
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 27	2,634.16
Diesel/Litre / Dec 27	255.38

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Dec 27 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	6.10 ▲ 1.00 (19.61%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Dec 27 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	4.50 ▲ 0.60 (15.38%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Dec 27 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.99 ▲ 1.00 (14.31%)
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	8.15 ▲ 1.00 (13.99%)
Chenab Ltd / Dec 27 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	9.61 ▲ 1.00 (11.61%)
Next Capital / Dec 27 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	10.90 ▲ 1.00 (10.10%)
Image Pakistan / Dec 27 Image Pakistan Limited(IMAGE)	20.31 ▲ 1.85 (10.02%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Dec 27 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	53.08 ▲ 4.83 (10.01%)
Biafo Ind. / Dec 27 Biafo Industries Limited(BIFO)	208.88 ▲ 18.99 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Dec 27 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	8.10 ▼ -1.00 (-10.99%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 27 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	40.15 ▼ -4.46 (-10.00%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Dec 27 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	41.71 ▼ -4.63 (-9.99%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Dec 27 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	131 ▼ -14.19 (-9.77%)
Jauharabad Sug / Dec 27 Jauharabad Sugar Mills Limited(JSML)	21 ▼ -2.10 (-9.09%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 27 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	8.62 ▼ -0.86 (-9.07%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Dec 27 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	200.20 ▼ -19.80 (-9.00%)
MithchellsFruit / Dec 27 Mitchells Fruit Farms Limited(MFFL)	243 ▼ -23.05 (-8.66%)
Grays Leasing / Dec 27 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	5.71 ▼ -0.48 (-7.75%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 27 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	104,369,036 ▲ 0.78
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	72,731,608 ▲ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Dec 27 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	46,907,628 ▲ 1.54
Cnergyico PK / Dec 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	40,110,243 ▲ 0.30
Hascol Petrol / Dec 27 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	34,416,789 ▲ 0.06
B.O.Punjab / Dec 27 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	30,318,392 ▲ 0.04
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Dec 27 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	26,183,062 ▲ 0.50
Sui South Gas / Dec 27 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	25,823,481 ▲ 3.11
Silk Bank Ltd / Dec 27 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	25,520,925 ▼ -0.08

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