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Print - 2007-09-23
Fukuda set for Prime Minister

Fukuda set for Prime Minister

Japan's ruling party was poised on Sunday to pick Yasuo Fukuda, who seeks warmer ties with Asian neighbours, to succeed Shinzo Abe as prime minister in an effort to revive party fortunes and fill a political vacuum. The winner will be chosen prime ministe
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
China names general to key position

China names general to key position

China has appointed a military officer with deep knowledge of its space programme and its plans for potential war with Taiwan to a key job in the People's Liberation Army, a report said Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
'CIA rendition' case: Germany drops request to US

'CIA rendition' case: Germany drops request to US

The German government has dropped its demand to US authorities for the arrest of 13 suspects in the alleged CIA-backed abduction of a German citizen, according to an issue of Der Spiegel due to appear Monday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Suu Kyi prays with monk protesters

Suu Kyi prays with monk protesters

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi prayed with Buddhist monks who marched past police barricades to her home on Saturday, the Nobel Laureate's first public appearance since her latest detention began in 2003.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Khamenei warns West over perils of attack

Khamenei warns West over perils of attack

Iran on Saturday warned the West of the "serious consequences" of launching any attack against the Islamic republic after showing off a new longer-range missile in public for the first time. "Military aggression against Iran is no longer a case of 'you hi
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Iran shows off with new missile, taunts Israel

Iran shows off with new missile, taunts Israel

Iran on Saturday showed off a longer-range missile in public for the first time and proclaimed a string of anti-Israel slogans, in a military parade held amid warnings of conflict with the West.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Hafiz, Tehmina, Aslam, Hashmi held in swoop

Hafiz, Tehmina, Aslam, Hashmi held in swoop

Police have arrested opposition leaders to bar them protest rally in front of Supreme Court. Pakistan Muslim League (N) Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, Tehmina Daultana and MMA leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed have been arrested from parliament lodges and MNA Mian Muham
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Hafiz, Tehmina, Aslam, Hashmi held in swoop

Hafiz, Tehmina, Aslam, Hashmi held in swoop

Police have arrested opposition leaders to bar them protest rally in front of Supreme Court. Pakistan Muslim League (N) Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, Tehmina Daultana and MMA leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed have been arrested from parliament lodges and MNA Mian Muham
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Two security men among five killed in militant attacks

Two security men among five killed in militant attacks

Five people, including two security men, were killed and two policemen abducted on Saturday as pro-Taliban militants carried out three attacks on government forces in Pakistan's North west region bordering Afghanistan, officials said.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Two security men among five killed in militant attacks

Two security men among five killed in militant attacks

Five people, including two security men, were killed and two policemen abducted on Saturday as pro-Taliban militants carried out three attacks on government forces in Pakistan's North west region bordering Afghanistan, officials said.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline talks on September 24

Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline talks on September 24

Iran and Pakistan will resume talks on gas pipeline at Tehran on September 24, said National Iranian Gas Export Company managing director here on Saturday. India-Pakistan consensus on transit fee will speed up talks and result in signing contract, said No
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline talks on September 24

Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline talks on September 24

Iran and Pakistan will resume talks on gas pipeline at Tehran on September 24, said National Iranian Gas Export Company managing director here on Saturday. India-Pakistan consensus on transit fee will speed up talks and result in signing contract, said No
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline talks on September 24

Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline talks on September 24

Iran and Pakistan will resume talks on gas pipeline at Tehran on September 24, said National Iranian Gas Export Company managing director here on Saturday. India-Pakistan consensus on transit fee will speed up talks and result in signing contract, said No
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Kindergarten food poisoning strikes 300 children in China

Kindergarten food poisoning strikes 300 children in China

The number of children hospitalised with food poisoning after eating school meals at a kindergarten in north-west China has risen to 307, up from an earlier figure of 260, state media said Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
APL to export 35,000 metric tons of neptha

APL to export 35,000 metric tons of neptha

Attock Petroleum Ltd (APL) has floated a tender for the export of 35,000 metric tons of neptha on principal to principal basis in the month of October. According to business sources here on Saturday, the bidding will be held in the head office of Attock P
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Two KCCI members resign

Two KCCI members resign

Two managing committee members of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) have tendered their resignations during the managing committee meeting held on Saturday. The two members who resigned include Faisal Khalil from Punjabi-speaking community a
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Two KCCI members resign

Two KCCI members resign

Two managing committee members of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) have tendered their resignations during the managing committee meeting held on Saturday. The two members who resigned include Faisal Khalil from Punjabi-speaking community a
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Two KCCI members resign

Two KCCI members resign

Two managing committee members of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) have tendered their resignations during the managing committee meeting held on Saturday. The two members who resigned include Faisal Khalil from Punjabi-speaking community a
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Britain laying claim to south Atlantic seabed

Britain laying claim to south Atlantic seabed

Britain is seeking to legally annex stretches of the south Atlantic seabed in a bid to tap gas, mineral and oil wealth, in a move that could raise tension with Argentina, a newspaper reported Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US firm recalls one million Chinese-made cribs

US firm recalls one million Chinese-made cribs

Simplicity Inc, a supplier of baby furniture to Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other big retailers, is recalling about 1 million Chinese-made baby cribs that have been linked to at least two infant deaths, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Friday
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
PCGA demands ban on import of raw cotton

PCGA demands ban on import of raw cotton

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has demanded the federal government to impose ban on the import of raw-cotton when the cotton season has begun in Pakistan.If the cotton import was not stopped immediately then farmers as well as ginners would fa
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
PCGA demands ban on import of raw cotton

PCGA demands ban on import of raw cotton

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has demanded the federal government to impose ban on the import of raw-cotton when the cotton season has begun in Pakistan.If the cotton import was not stopped immediately then farmers as well as ginners would fa
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
PCGA demands ban on import of raw cotton

PCGA demands ban on import of raw cotton

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has demanded the federal government to impose ban on the import of raw-cotton when the cotton season has begun in Pakistan.If the cotton import was not stopped immediately then farmers as well as ginners would fa
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Brown meets experts over new foot and mouth cases

Brown meets experts over new foot and mouth cases

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Saturday called a meeting of the government's civil contingencies cell COBRA to discuss the latest confirmed cases of foot and mouth disease. The meeting with the country's chief vet Debbie Reynolds, public health of
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
11.30 percent rise in July-August fruit exports

11.30 percent rise in July-August fruit exports

Due to good mango and grape crops the country''s fruit exports increased to $19.653 million during July-August 2007 as compared to $16.319 million of corresponding period of last year, depicting an increase of $3.334 million, or 11.30 percent.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
11.30 percent rise in July-August fruit exports

11.30 percent rise in July-August fruit exports

Due to good mango and grape crops the country's fruit exports increased to $19.653 million during July-August 2007 as compared to $16.319 million of corresponding period of last year, depicting an increase of $3.334 million, or 11.30 percent.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
11.30 percent rise in July-August fruit exports

11.30 percent rise in July-August fruit exports

Due to good mango and grape crops the country's fruit exports increased to $19.653 million during July-August 2007 as compared to $16.319 million of corresponding period of last year, depicting an increase of $3.334 million, or 11.30 percent.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Africa alarmed by anti-bird flu funding slump

Africa alarmed by anti-bird flu funding slump

African nations are concerned that a slump in funding from the international community could hamper their efforts to combat bird flu on the continent, officials said. "The main challenge today in our efforts to combat bird flu in Africa is the level of fu
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Atta prices fixed in NWFP

Atta prices fixed in NWFP

The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA), NWFP Branch, and Department of Food have agreed on prices of flour in the province. The meeting, held with Provincial Minister for Food Fazal Rabbani in the chair, decided that flour mills getting government wh
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Atta prices fixed in NWFP

Atta prices fixed in NWFP

The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA), NWFP Branch, and Department of Food have agreed on prices of flour in the province. The meeting, held with Provincial Minister for Food Fazal Rabbani in the chair, decided that flour mills getting government wh
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Atta prices fixed in NWFP

Atta prices fixed in NWFP

The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA), NWFP Branch, and Department of Food have agreed on prices of flour in the province. The meeting, held with Provincial Minister for Food Fazal Rabbani in the chair, decided that flour mills getting government wh
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Indian mobile phone subscribers pass 200 million mark

Indian mobile phone subscribers pass 200 million mark

The number of Indian mobile phone subscribers has passed the 200 million mark after the country added another eight million customers last month, industry figures show. India's wireless market, the world's fastest growing, attracted a further 8.31 million
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
25,000 textile workers protest poor wages in Bangladesh

25,000 textile workers protest poor wages in Bangladesh

At least 25,000 textile workers defied a ban on protests in emergency-ruled Bangladesh on Saturday to demand back-pay and bonuses in one of the country''s biggest industrial zones, police said.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
25,000 textile workers protest poor wages in Bangladesh

25,000 textile workers protest poor wages in Bangladesh

At least 25,000 textile workers defied a ban on protests in emergency-ruled Bangladesh on Saturday to demand back-pay and bonuses in one of the country's biggest industrial zones, police said.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
25,000 textile workers protest poor wages in Bangladesh

25,000 textile workers protest poor wages in Bangladesh

At least 25,000 textile workers defied a ban on protests in emergency-ruled Bangladesh on Saturday to demand back-pay and bonuses in one of the country's biggest industrial zones, police said.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Two million displaced inside Iraq since US invasion

Two million displaced inside Iraq since US invasion

Nearly two million Iraqis have fled their homes for other parts of Iraq since the US invasion, creating a "unprecedented human tragedy," the country's Red Crescent said in a report.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Cathay Pacific to try and block Singapore Airlines

Cathay Pacific to try and block Singapore Airlines

Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific will launch a four-billion-dollar attempt to block Singapore Airlines' bid to gain a foothold in the booming Chinese aviation market, reports said Saturday. Citing unnamed sources, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post said
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
India to buy six million tonnes edible oils in 2008

India to buy six million tonnes edible oils in 2008

India will buy 6 million tonnes of edible oils in the year to October 2008, more than a downwardly revised forecast of 5.5 million tonnes this year, a top industry analyst said on Saturday. "Next year there will be a normal growth in consumption," Dorab M
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Deutsche Bank chief sees signs of market recovery

Deutsche Bank chief sees signs of market recovery

Deutsche Bank chief executive Josef Ackermann said there were "encouraging" signs that financial markets were recovering after a global credit crisis, in comments published Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Honduras economy to beat six percent forecast in 2007

Honduras economy to beat six percent forecast in 2007

The Honduran economy is set to beat a 6 percent growth forecast for 2007 thanks to high global coffee prices, remittances and a robust construction sector, Central Bank Governor Gabriela Nunez said on Friday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Cotton yarn export down seven percent

Cotton yarn export down seven percent

Export of cotton yarn has declined by seven percent during August 2007, according to official statistics. During August, the country exported cotton yarn worth 121.673 million dollars as compared to 130.477 million dollars during the same period of the 20
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Cotton yarn export down seven percent

Cotton yarn export down seven percent

Export of cotton yarn has declined by seven percent during August 2007, according to official statistics. During August, the country exported cotton yarn worth 121.673 million dollars as compared to 130.477 million dollars during the same period of the 20
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Cotton yarn export down seven percent

Cotton yarn export down seven percent

Export of cotton yarn has declined by seven percent during August 2007, according to official statistics. During August, the country exported cotton yarn worth 121.673 million dollars as compared to 130.477 million dollars during the same period of the 20
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Machinery import crosses billion dollars mark in two months

Machinery import crosses billion dollars mark in two months

Machinery sector''s imports crossed one billion dollars mark during the first two months of the current fiscal due to huge demand of agriculture, telecom and power generation machinery, importers told Business Recorder on Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Machinery import crosses billion dollars mark in two months

Machinery import crosses billion dollars mark in two months

Machinery sector's imports crossed one billion dollars mark during the first two months of the current fiscal due to huge demand of agriculture, telecom and power generation machinery, importers told Business Recorder on Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Machinery import crosses billion dollars mark in two months

Machinery import crosses billion dollars mark in two months

Machinery sector's imports crossed one billion dollars mark during the first two months of the current fiscal due to huge demand of agriculture, telecom and power generation machinery, importers told Business Recorder on Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
MCCs'''' powers, jurisdictions announced

MCCs'''' powers, jurisdictions announced

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the powers and jurisdictions of newly established ''''Model Customs Collectorates'''' (MCCs) which would become operational from October 1, 2007. In this regard, SRO 41(I)/2000 has been superseded by SRO 96
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
MCCs'' powers, jurisdictions announced

MCCs'' powers, jurisdictions announced

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the powers and jurisdictions of newly established ''Model Customs Collectorates'' (MCCs) which would become operational from October 1, 2007. In this regard, SRO 41(I)/2000 has been superseded by SRO 967 is
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
MCCs' powers, jurisdictions announced

MCCs' powers, jurisdictions announced

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the powers and jurisdictions of newly established 'Model Customs Collectorates' (MCCs) which would become operational from October 1, 2007. In this regard, SRO 41(I)/2000 has been superseded by SRO 967 issu
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
MCCs' powers, jurisdictions announced

MCCs' powers, jurisdictions announced

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the powers and jurisdictions of newly established 'Model Customs Collectorates' (MCCs) which would become operational from October 1, 2007. In this regard, SRO 41(I)/2000 has been superseded by SRO 967 issu
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
SPI up by 12.79 percent

SPI up by 12.79 percent

For the poor there has been no respite as continual increase in the prices of essential commodities pushed the SPI-based inflation by 10.74 percent during week ending on September 20 over the same period of last year, with dearness going up to 12.79 perce
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
SPI up by 12.79 percent

SPI up by 12.79 percent

For the poor there has been no respite as continual increase in the prices of essential commodities pushed the SPI-based inflation by 10.74 percent during week ending on September 20 over the same period of last year, with dearness going up to 12.79 perce
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
SPI up by 12.79 percent

SPI up by 12.79 percent

For the poor there has been no respite as continual increase in the prices of essential commodities pushed the SPI-based inflation by 10.74 percent during week ending on September 20 over the same period of last year, with dearness going up to 12.79 perce
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
PML-Q, allies to file Musharraf's papers on September 27

PML-Q, allies to file Musharraf's papers on September 27

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League (Q) and its coalition parties will file nomination papers of Pervez Musharraf in the Election Commission on September 27, 2007, for his re-election as President. This was decided at a meeting here on Saturday between Prim
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
PML-Q, allies to file Musharraf's papers on September 27

PML-Q, allies to file Musharraf's papers on September 27

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League (Q) and its coalition parties will file nomination papers of Pervez Musharraf in the Election Commission on September 27, 2007, for his re-election as President. This was decided at a meeting here on Saturday between Prim
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Prime Minister for low population growth rate for economic uplift

Prime Minister for low population growth rate for economic uplift

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday urged the need to maintain low population growth rate in the country and said it would help the people benefit from the effects of economic growth. The Prime Minister was talking to Federal Minister for Population W
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Pagara supports re-election of President: Shaukat

Pagara supports re-election of President: Shaukat

The President of PML(F) and spiritual head of Hurs, Pir Pagara, Saturday announced his full support to the re-election of President Pervez Musharraf. He announced his unflinching support in a meeting with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz here at Kingri House.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Presidential polls vital for country: Prime Minister

Presidential polls vital for country: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said that the coming presidential election was very important for the country and its political calendar. He was addressing a meeting of the parliamentarians from Sindh at the Chief Minister House here on Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Presidential polls vital for country: Prime Minister

Presidential polls vital for country: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said that the coming presidential election was very important for the country and its political calendar. He was addressing a meeting of the parliamentarians from Sindh at the Chief Minister House here on Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Cabinet shy of taking hard decisions

Cabinet shy of taking hard decisions

The forthcoming general elections, especially in the uncertain political atmosphere, are not giving courage to the Federal Cabinet for taking bitter decisions which could ultimately hurt its reputation.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Cabinet shy of taking hard decisions

Cabinet shy of taking hard decisions

The forthcoming general elections, especially in the uncertain political atmosphere, are not giving courage to the Federal Cabinet for taking bitter decisions which could ultimately hurt its reputation.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Cabinet shy of taking hard decisions

Cabinet shy of taking hard decisions

The forthcoming general elections, especially in the uncertain political atmosphere, are not giving courage to the Federal Cabinet for taking bitter decisions which could ultimately hurt its reputation.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Death anniversary of Hazrat Khadijatul Kubrah observed

Death anniversary of Hazrat Khadijatul Kubrah observed

A religious gathering was organised under the auspices of Central Imam Hussain Council to mark the death anniversary of Umm-ul-Momeneen Hazrat Khatijatul Kubra (RA), wife of the holy Prophet Muhammad,(PBUH) here on Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Cash incentives scheme for teachers launched

Cash incentives scheme for teachers launched

The Director General, Provincial Institute of Teacher Education (PITE) Sindh, Abdul Latif Siddiqui has said that Sindh Government has launched a scheme to provide cash awards to competent Primary/Junior/ Secondary School Teachers who possess mastery over
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (September 22, 2007) and the forecast for Sunday (September 23, 2007).
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Chief Justice sets up larger bench, six other benches

Chief Justice sets up larger bench, six other benches

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has constituted a 9-member larger bench and six other benches of the Supreme Court for the next week starting from Monday for hearing of hundreds of cases at Islamabad.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (September 22, 2007).

Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Parliamentarians urged to resign over Musharraf re-election

Parliamentarians urged to resign over Musharraf re-election

The lawyers' community on Saturday urged the parliamentarians to resign to block the illegal and unconstitutional attempt of General Pervez Musharraf to seek re-election from the present assemblies, the community announced a black day on September 27, the
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Opec sees oil prices offsetting weak dollar

Opec sees oil prices offsetting weak dollar

The surge in oil prices to record highs will shield Opec nations, some of which peg their currencies to the US dollar, from current dollar weakness, a Saudi newspaper quoted Opec sources as saying on Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Opec sees oil prices offsetting weak dollar

Opec sees oil prices offsetting weak dollar

The surge in oil prices to record highs will shield Opec nations, some of which peg their currencies to the US dollar, from current dollar weakness, a Saudi newspaper quoted Opec sources as saying on Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Opec sees oil prices offsetting weak dollar

Opec sees oil prices offsetting weak dollar

The surge in oil prices to record highs will shield Opec nations, some of which peg their currencies to the US dollar, from current dollar weakness, a Saudi newspaper quoted Opec sources as saying on Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Ozone threats: 190 states reach 'historic' deal

Ozone threats: 190 states reach 'historic' deal

Nearly 200 countries have agreed to accelerate the elimination of chemicals that threaten the ozone and exacerbate global warming, the United Nations Environmental Program announced Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Ozone threats: 190 states reach 'historic' deal

Ozone threats: 190 states reach 'historic' deal

Nearly 200 countries have agreed to accelerate the elimination of chemicals that threaten the ozone and exacerbate global warming, the United Nations Environmental Program announced Saturday.
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (September 22, 2007).

Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 22, 2007).

Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (September 22, 2007).

Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 22, 2007).

Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 22, 2007).

Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 22, 2007).

Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 22, 2007).

Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 22, 2007).

Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar gains in money market

THE RUPEE: dollar gains in money market

The rupee continued its fall against dollar in the open market on Saturday as it shed two paisa for buying and selling at Rs 60.65 and Rs 60.70, dealers said. The rupee is expected to be able to resist fresh losses due to easy availability of the US curre
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar gains in money market

THE RUPEE: dollar gains in money market

The rupee continued its fall against dollar in the open market on Saturday as it shed two paisa for buying and selling at Rs 60.65 and Rs 60.70, dealers said. The rupee is expected to be able to resist fresh losses due to easy availability of the US curre
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended on Saturday (September 22, 2007).

Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning from Monday (September 24, 2007).

Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning from Monday (September 24, 2007).

Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (September 23, 2007) and for Sunday (September 23, 2007).
Published 23 Sep, 2007 12:00am
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