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Print - 2007-10-26
Australian farmers face bankruptcy from drought

Australian farmers face bankruptcy from drought

Farmer John Ridley won't be harvesting so much as a bag of wheat this season from fields that stretch to the horizon as Australia's worst drought in 100 years takes its toll on the country's grain belt.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Northern Bypass: who will catch the culprit by the neck?

Northern Bypass: who will catch the culprit by the neck?

The day Karachi Northern Bypass Bridge collapsed only three weeks after its inauguration in an atmosphere of pomp and pride by President General Pervez Musharraf turned out to be a day of mourning for the people whose relatives were killed in the mishap.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Resolving Afghan trade issues

Resolving Afghan trade issues

The old quarrel between Pakistan and Afghanistan over Afghan transit trade continues to generate annoyance in Kabul and worry in Islamabad. According to a report, Kabul is displeased with Islamabad for not facilitating export of its goods to Pakistan unde
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Approval of 23 mega projects

Approval of 23 mega projects

A meeting of Ecnec, chaired by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, has approved 14 new development projects costing Rs 69 billion and nine revised schemes involving an expenditure of Rs 47.5 billion in agriculture, energy, science and technology, water, transpor
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
LHC orders PIA officers to appear in contempt petition

LHC orders PIA officers to appear in contempt petition

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered the general manager flight service and manager human resources to appear before the court on November 6 to explain as to why they failed to implement the court orders. The court passed these orders during a contempt
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
CRDI helping export of cement to India

CRDI helping export of cement to India

The Cement Research and Development Institute (CRDI) is testing the ordinary portland cement helping Pakistan's cement exports to India. The limestone reserves, a basic raw material for cement manufacturing, are depleting at an astonishing rate in India a
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Waris Shah's 300th birthday celebrated

Waris Shah's 300th birthday celebrated

Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) celebrated the 300th birth anniversary of Syed Waris Shah (1706-1798) the legendary Punjabi poet and the creator of the epic Heer, based on a traditional folklore.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
LHC puts off hearing

LHC puts off hearing

The Lahore High Court has put off till November 6 the proceedings of a petition challenging the election of Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain, brother of the Pakistan Muslim League President Chaudhry Shujat Hussain, as the petitioner's counsel failed to turn up in
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Corrupt elements become influential on wealth accumulated illegally

Corrupt elements become influential on wealth accumulated illegally

The corrupt elements have become more influential on basis of wealth accumulated through illegal means. Corruption has become a way of life and society has drifted away from the fundamental values, which rapidly increase the social crimes and disharmony a
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Polling booth at SCBA office

Polling booth at SCBA office

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) office at the Supreme Court building in Lahore will be polling booth for the annual bar elections, said the bar returning officer and allowed all the candidates to stage their counters outside the Supreme Court bui
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
LSE approves NAFA funds listing

LSE approves NAFA funds listing

The Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) has approved the formal listing and quotation of the units of NAFA Islamic Income Fund and NAFA Islamic Multi Asset Fund, managed by National Fullerton Asset Management Ltd, Karachi.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Body formed to identify traders' problems

Body formed to identify traders' problems

The NWFP Caretaker Chief Minister Shams-ul-Mulk on Thursday constituted a committee comprising City District Nazim, District Coordination Officer (DCO) Peshawar, Director Food and representatives of trading community to look into the problems of the busin
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Lahore-Amritsar festival on October 27

Lahore-Amritsar festival on October 27

The Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop presents Saanjh 2007, the Lahore-Amritsar Festival, and the largest non-political peace initiative by an arts organisation. The festival will conduct on 27 October and will be participated by renounced artists, including Sor
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
JUI may dissociate from anti-Musharraf parties

JUI may dissociate from anti-Musharraf parties

Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam of Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday hinted at ending a fragile association with rest of anti-Musharraf opposition parties but decided to keep intact the alliance of religious outfits to contest parliamentary polls together.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
MMA not to participate in APC: Baloch

MMA not to participate in APC: Baloch

The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) has ruled out any possibility of talking with the government, saying the latter headed by President Pervez Musharraf always betrayed its promises. The MMA and Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan leader Liaquat Baloch told reporters
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
NWFP fisheries department told to breed rare fish

NWFP fisheries department told to breed rare fish

Chairman Wapda Shakeel Durrani has instructed the Fisheries Department of NWFP to breed the rare fish in Mangla, Tarbela and Rawal reservoirs. One-year seeds stocking for the purpose has been done the other day in the presence of Wapda Fisheries officials
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Tribunal declares sales tax illegal on club membership

Tribunal declares sales tax illegal on club membership

The Federal Tribunal (Customs, Sales Tax and Excise) has declared sales tax (ST) on club membership illegal and said the sales tax is unpayable on the amount received by the club including entrance fee, annual subscriptions, etc.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
FBR quarterly moot today

FBR quarterly moot today

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will organise three quarterly conferences to devise a joint strategy for meeting revenue target for fiscal 2007-2008 on Friday (today). The Chairman, FBR M Abdullah Yusuf will preside over the conferences of field office
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
641 human smugglers arrested during nine months

641 human smugglers arrested during nine months

The Government has successfully curbed the crime of human smuggling by 56 per cent arrested more than 641 human smugglers during the first 9 months of 2007. Most of the these arrested smugglers were linked with established networks crime network working i
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Sirajuddin takes over as Bank Alfalah chief executive

Sirajuddin takes over as Bank Alfalah chief executive

Bank Alfalah, through a press release, have announced that Sirajuddin Aziz has been appointed by the Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah as the new Chief Executive Officer and Director of the bank in place of Mr Mohammad Saleem Akhtar who has retired/resig
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
HEC opens avenues for faculty, students, says Dr Atta

HEC opens avenues for faculty, students, says Dr Atta

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is striving for leading Pakistan to its bright future by providing every opportunity to its students and faculty to excel in the fields of teaching and research. This was stated by Professor Dr Atta ur Rahman, Chairma
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Traffic on Airport Road to be diverted

Traffic on Airport Road to be diverted

Islamabad International Airport receives 30 to 40 domestic and international flights from Sunday to Friday, causing traffic mess at Airport Road and Rawalpindi Traffic Police (RTP) has decided to divert traffic from Airport Road to ease jams.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Health agencies join hands for polio-free NWFP

Health agencies join hands for polio-free NWFP

World Health Organisation (WHO), Unicef and provincial health department of NWFP have expressed satisfaction over the measures taken to eradicate polio and also reaffirmed to expedite and strengthen social mobilisation and awareness campaigns to achieve t
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Government maintains lowest wheat prices across country: minister

Government maintains lowest wheat prices across country: minister

"We have maintained the lowest wheat prices across the country this year while the international prices of wheat have soared to 450 dollar from 200 dollar per ton," Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sikandar Hyat Khan Bosan (Minfal) sai
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Government to set up another marble city

Government to set up another marble city

The government will set up another marble city in Fata under Public-Private Sector arrangement apart from the already planned city in Mohmand Agency. The Marble City will be spread over 300 acres and will be equipped with the most modern infrastructure.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Two illegal cable TV networks closed down

Two illegal cable TV networks closed down

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) in its recent drive closed down two cable TV networks involved in illegal distribution of programmes without having any license in Sagri and Gujar Khan areas of Rawalpindi district, says a press relea
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
DPO assures rule of law in Sialkot

DPO assures rule of law in Sialkot

District Police Officer Sialkot, Muhammad Amin has said that a strategy has been evolved for bringing down the crime graph and purging Sialkot district from land grabbers.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Class IX results announced

Class IX results announced

Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Karachi, on Thursday announced the results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Part-I (Class IX) annual examination 2007. According to BSE, 140,013 students got registered for examinations, but only 120,777 students a
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
MDMA launched to train quick disaster management alerts

MDMA launched to train quick disaster management alerts

The Municipal Disaster Management Authorities (MDMA) will be established in the quake-affected cities of Muzaffarabad and Mansehra to enhance the capacity of local authorities for effective disaster risk management.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
WPC for easing visa rules between Pakistan and India

WPC for easing visa rules between Pakistan and India

World Punjabi Congress (WPC), which held the 15th World Punjabi Conference last month in New Delhi, India, called for easing visa restrictions between Pakistan and India to facilitate visitors, promote Punjabi literature and cultures, and ensure friendly
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Loadshedding in Multan worsens

Loadshedding in Multan worsens

Load-shedding situation in Multan further aggravated on Thursday when the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) increased its load-shedding duration from two to six hours. Mepco sources told that the shortfall between demand and supply of electric
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Over billing cases: Lesco assures prompt redressal to complaints

Over billing cases: Lesco assures prompt redressal to complaints

A Lahore Electric Supply Corporation (Lesco) representative referring to a news item regarding over-billing, has clarified that necessary measures are being ensured by the company to monitor billing and provide redressal to complainants.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Attique lauds US help in quake-hit areas

Attique lauds US help in quake-hit areas

Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan on Thursday appreciating the timely US assistance to victims in earthquake hit areas said that friendship between the two countries continued to strengthen day by day.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
SECP registers 1,135 corporate entities in first quarter 2007-08

SECP registers 1,135 corporate entities in first quarter 2007-08

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 1,135 corporate entities during the first quarter (July-September) of 2007-2008. The latest SECP data issued on Thursday revealed that with the new registration the total number of c
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Full-fledged democracy must for Pakistan: Lord Nazir

Full-fledged democracy must for Pakistan: Lord Nazir

The importance of Pakistan as a 'my democratic state' was underlined by speakers at a discussion that also pointed out the need for providing level playing fields for all political parties during the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
8.2kgs heroin seized

8.2kgs heroin seized

Collectorate of Custom Preventive has seized 8.2-kilogram off-white heroin powder. During a continued drive against drug trafficking through air and sea routes, between the intervening night of 24th/25th October, 2007 the staff of the Drug Enforcement Cel
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
419 Pakistanis in British jails

419 Pakistanis in British jails

As many as 419 Pakistani nationals are lodged in British jails on account of being illegal immigrants and on other charges, says a report in Daily Telegraph. There are a part of some 11,000 foreign prisoners drawn from 30 countries imprisoned on various c
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Chief of Royal Air Force to visit Pakistan on October 26

Chief of Royal Air Force to visit Pakistan on October 26

Air Chief Marshal Sir Glenn Torpy, Chief of the Air Staff Royal Air Force, along with his wife and two-member delegation will be visiting Pakistan from 26 to 30 October, 2007 on the invitation of Pakistan Air Force.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
PML-N not to have dialogue with PML-Q

PML-N not to have dialogue with PML-Q

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz will not enter into a dialogue with the ruling PML on the issues of caretaker set-up, National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) and the proposed code of conduct.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
PML-N urges political parties to work for democracy

PML-N urges political parties to work for democracy

Acting president of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Javed Hashmi said on Thursday that his party still stands on Charter of Democracy, though it was also endorsed by Pakistan People's Party (PPP).
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Benazir likely to visit Sukkur on October 27

Benazir likely to visit Sukkur on October 27

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairperson Benazir Bhutto is likely to visit Sukkur on Saturday, 27 October 2007. Ms Bhutto was scheduled to arrive here, but she deferred her visit owing to precarious security situation in the wake of twin blasts in the Oc
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Benazir to leave for Larkana on October 27

Benazir to leave for Larkana on October 27

Benazir would leave Karachi for Larkana on October 27. She would first go to the mausoleum of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) founder Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and then follow her schedule. Media cell in charge of Bilawal House Jameel Soomro said this while talkin
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Entity ratings to RRM assigned

Entity ratings to RRM assigned

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has assigned a long-term entity rating of "BBB+" (Triple B plus) and short-term rating of "A2" (A two) to Reem Rice Mills (Pvt) Limited (RRM). The rating denote low expectation of credit risk and adequate capacity
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Entity ratings to RRM assigned

Entity ratings to RRM assigned

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has assigned a long-term entity rating of "BBB+" (Triple B plus) and short-term rating of "A2" (A two) to Reem Rice Mills (Pvt) Limited (RRM). The rating denote low expectation of credit risk and adequate capacity
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Karachi blasts: no harm in inviting foreign experts to probe: Benazir

Karachi blasts: no harm in inviting foreign experts to probe: Benazir

Chairperson PPP and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto says there should be no objection in inviting foreign experts to probe October 18, 2007 attack on her procession in Karachi in which 140 innocent people were killed and over 500 injured.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Corridor-II to open for traffic in January 2008

Corridor-II to open for traffic in January 2008

City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that the signal-free Corridor-II would be opened for traffic in the first week of January 2007. It would be opened after the completion of five flyovers over the signal-free route, which would be building at the cost
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
FBR advises PFMA members to pay tax

FBR advises PFMA members to pay tax

Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, Enforcement division, Shoaib Ahmed Sethi has asked Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) Sindh to apprise their members about the benefits of becoming tax payers and obtaining tax number, of filing return on time a
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
DuPont delivers strong earnings growth in third quarter

DuPont delivers strong earnings growth in third quarter

"DuPont generated solid operating leverage and 20 percent earnings per share growth in the third quarter," said Charles O Holliday, Jr., DuPont chairman and chief executive officer. "We increased sales outside the United States 11 percent and grew world-w
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Nadra to issue 60 millionth CNICs likely this week

Nadra to issue 60 millionth CNICs likely this week

The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) is likely to issue the 60 millionth Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) this week. According to a Nadra official, this landmark achievement is a testimony to the authority's commitment to t
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Low budget train started in public interest

Low budget train started in public interest

There is great public interest specially for the working travellers in the Bhanbhore Express which is being introduced from October 26, 2007 as a low budget train running as an express train from Karachi and Rawalpindi, reports UPP correspondent.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (October 25, 2007) and the forecast for Friday (October 26, 2007).
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Unilever profit increases to Rs 1,360 million

Unilever profit increases to Rs 1,360 million

The profit after tax of Unilever Pakistan Limited has increased by 20 percent to Rs 1,360 million in the nine month period ended on September 30 as compared to Rs 1,289 million earned in the corresponding period last year.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Unilever profit increases to Rs 1,360 million

Unilever profit increases to Rs 1,360 million

The profit after tax of Unilever Pakistan Limited has increased by 20 percent to Rs 1,360 million in the nine month period ended on September 30 as compared to Rs 1,289 million earned in the corresponding period last year.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 26 Oct, 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 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
IFSB annual meeting in Pakistan next year

IFSB annual meeting in Pakistan next year

Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) will hold its Annual Meeting in Karachi from March 25th to 27th, 2008. The event will be attended by the governors of central banks of IFSB member countries, other IFSB members, foreign dignitaries and local luminar
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Meeting held to discuss mealy bug issue

Meeting held to discuss mealy bug issue

A meeting presided over by Hidayatullah Chhagro, Director General Agriculture Research Sindh Tandojam was held on Thursday to discuss mealy bug research and management. The meeting was attended by Entomologist in charge Sindh component Dr Abdul Sattar Bur
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Three unauthorised clinics closed down

Three unauthorised clinics closed down

The Health Regulatory Authority NWFP has closed down three unauthorised clinics with immediate effect. According to details, Dr Captain (Retd) Ahmad Ali, Director Operation, HRA and Dr Imran Nazir AD inspected the Nasir Hamid Memorial Ultrasound Clinic, s
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (October 25, 2007).

Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
H5N1 virus may cause human influenza pandemic

H5N1 virus may cause human influenza pandemic

A senior United Nations specialist has warned that the H5N1 virus responsible for bird flu could still transform itself into the next human influenza pandemic. UN System Co-ordinator for Avian and Human Influenza David Nabarro also stressed the need to en
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (October 25, 2007) and for Friday (October 26, 2007).
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Workshop for doctors organised

Workshop for doctors organised

Paediatric unit-I had organised workshop "Bringing out the best in people" with collaboration of GSK Pakistan in ward 8 Jamshoro to change attitudes and behaviour of doctors working in the department.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (October 25, 2007).

Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
19 hospitals allowed to transplant human organs

19 hospitals allowed to transplant human organs

As many as 19 hospitals including 12 private hospitals have been granted permission to conduct organ transplantation after the enforcement of President's Organs Transplantation Ordinance.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Aurakzai for coordination among agencies in quake-hit areas

Aurakzai for coordination among agencies in quake-hit areas

NWFP Governor Lieutenant General Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai (Retd) has underlined the need for close interaction and co-ordination between all agencies and departments engaged in rehabilitation and reconstruction activities in the earthquake-affected areas
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Law and order in Swat: caretaker cabinet decides to avoid use of force

Law and order in Swat: caretaker cabinet decides to avoid use of force

The caretaker Cabinet which met here on Thursday under the chairmanship of the Caretaker Chief Minister Shams-ul-Mulk discussed the issue of law and order in district Swat and decided the issue would be settled through negotiations and use of force would
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Thursday (October 25, 2007).

Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Farmers asked to buy quality wheat seed

Farmers asked to buy quality wheat seed

The Federal Seed Certification & Registration Department (FSC&RD), Peshawar has asked the farmers to buy certified seed for the coming Rabi season wheat cultivation. The department has authorised seed inspectors to prevent the sale of the sub-standard whe
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Thursday (October 25, 2007).

Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
National Assembly body to forward four recommendations to EC

National Assembly body to forward four recommendations to EC

As a follow up decision, the National Assembly Parliamentary Affairs Standing Committee on Thursday made a second request to the Election Commission (EC) to ensure that names of dead persons have been deleted from the revised voter's list, 2007. In additi
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Thursday (October 25, 2007).

Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
PML, allies firm to continue policies in future: Prime Minister

PML, allies firm to continue policies in future: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday said the massive response from two public gatherings in Shoran and Kashmore have boosted the ruling coalition's conviction that they would be able to win the confidence of the majority in the upcoming general electi
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (October 25, 2007).

Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
SECP warns public against real estate firm

SECP warns public against real estate firm

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a public warning about a company, which sells property in posh areas of the federal capital without obtaining requisite permission from the Commission.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (October 25, 2007).

Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
TV production course begins today

TV production course begins today

A eight-week television production course for students from South Asia will begin at the South Asian Media School in Lahore on Friday. The course is being conducted in collaboration with South Asia Free Media Association (Safma).
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Rs 110.77 million rural women development project started

Rs 110.77 million rural women development project started

The Women Development Ministry (WDM) has started National Fund for Rural Women Development project, costing Rs 110.77 million. Sources said that in National Fund for Rural Women Development, Federal Government's share is Rs 24.5 million and First Women Ba
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar, euro up in money market

THE RUPEE: dollar, euro up in money market

Sharp decline was seen in the rupee value against dollar in the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee slid six paisa in a single day for buying and selling at Rs 60.73 and Rs 60.75, dealers said. According to the market source the major demand was see
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar, euro up in money market

THE RUPEE: dollar, euro up in money market

Sharp decline was seen in the rupee value against dollar in the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee slid six paisa in a single day for buying and selling at Rs 60.73 and Rs 60.75, dealers said. According to the market source the major demand was see
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
Export of leather products down by 24 percent

Export of leather products down by 24 percent

The export of leather product, including leather garments, leather gloves, has slumped by 24 percent during the first two months (July-August) of the 2007 fiscal year.
Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Thursday (October 25, 2007).

Published 26 Oct, 2007 12:00am
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