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Print - 2007-11-24
Oil rises on dollar gains

Oil rises on dollar gains

Oil rose on Friday as cold weather hit the giant US Northeast heating oil market and the dollar recovered from fresh lows. US light crude oil rose 89 cents at $98.18 a barrel - the highest settlement on record - but below the all-time intraday high of $99
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
China beefs up farm support as grain deficit looms

China beefs up farm support as grain deficit looms

A surge in soyaoil prices in China has sounded the alarm over a possible grains shortage, prompting Beijing to double agriculture subsidies to curb the number of farmers flocking to cities for jobs.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Sugar prices set to be soured by Indian exports

Sugar prices set to be soured by Indian exports

Sugar prices, already depressed by a global glut, have further room to fall in the coming months due to the weight of exports from India as the country becomes the world's top supplier of the sweetener. India is set to overtake Brazil as the world's leadi
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Copper recovers

Copper recovers

Copper recovered on Friday as consumers were attracted by lower prices and mining firms' shares traded higher on M&A talk, but the market was seen vulnerable due to demand worries and rising inventories.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Nigerian cocoa grinder seeks to raise $15.6 million

Nigerian cocoa grinder seeks to raise $15.6 million

A Nigerian private cocoa grinder plans to raise 1.86 billion naira ($15.6 million) through a private placement of shares to reduce its debts and expand operations, offer documents obtained on Thursday showed.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Gold tests $815 in European trade

Gold tests $815 in European trade

Gold marched higher on Friday in volatile conditions, with prices spiking above $815 per ounce as bulls focused on poor dollar sentiment for a fresh assault on recent 28-year highs.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat soars

US MIDDAY: wheat soars

Nearby wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade rose the daily limit of 30 cents per bushel at midsession on Friday, buoyed by technical buying and a lack of sellers in a holiday-shortened session, traders said.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn futures up

US MIDDAY: corn futures up

Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were up sharply on Friday, boosted by a big number for corn in USDA's weekly export sales report and on a rally to 34-year highs in soya, traders said. At 11:24 am CST (1724 GMT), CBOT corn was up 3 to 7-3/4 cent
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans soar

US MIDDAY: soyabeans soar

Soyabean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade soared to a 34-year high on Friday, boosted by a big number for soya in USDA's weekly export sales report and by a rally in soyaoil, traders said.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
US midday: copper firms

US midday: copper firms

US copper futures advanced about 3 percent on Friday, as signs indicated that the red metal had finally fallen to levels attractive to consumers and bargain hunters, traders said. "(The buying) started in London, because of Chinese buying overnight. And w
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold jumps

US MIDDAY: gold jumps

Gold futures in New York rose sharply for a third straight session to scale a one-week peak on Friday on the back of robust investor sentiment in spite of a dollar bounce and weaker crude oil prices.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Dr Shamshad appointed chairperson of IFSB Council

Dr Shamshad appointed chairperson of IFSB Council

The Council of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) has endorsed the appointment of Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan as the chairperson of the IFSB Council for one-year term beginning from January 01, 2008.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Bomb blast near hospital

Bomb blast near hospital

A bomb of high intensity exploded with a bang near Civil Hospital of Ruknee town, Balochistan, some 105 km north-west of Dera Ghazi Khan on Thursday. However, no casualty was reported, while panic spread in the area. Police said, "It might be an outcome o
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
'Special page' for official notifications?

'Special page' for official notifications?

It has been noted that CBR notifications orders/circulars in respect of income tax, sales tax, federal excise duties and customs etc are spread over various national news pages, which make it difficult to read and note. We will suggest that any particular
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
North Karachi roads

North Karachi roads

This has reference to a letter published in Business Recorder on 17-11-2007, which indeed is based on facts. North Karachi's residents, particularly Sector 11-A's section, are now depressed by the current roadway position as well as the delay in co
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Take them into confidence

Take them into confidence

The suicide bomb attack in Sargodha, also known as "Shaheenoon Ka Shehr" is a very sad event. Needless to say that suicide bomb attack and subsequent precious human lives loss are duly highlighted by the print and electronic media. This is followed by all
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Management perspective of public, private and NGO sectors-I

Management perspective of public, private and NGO sectors-I

Irrespective of the nature of organisation, management is essential in order to ensure productivity and effectiveness. The process of management includes setting objectives, designing the methods and creating an environment for the application of designed
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Lacklustre performance

Lacklustre performance

When the Balochistan, Punjab and Sindh Assemblies were dissolved on Sunday, on the completion of their five-year term, they did not have much to show by way of legislative accomplishments, with the exception of Punjab Assembly.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Import clearance made foolproof?

Import clearance made foolproof?

In a far-reaching reform initiative, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced major changes in the Pakistan Customs Computerised System (PACCS) to make the entire import clearance procedure efficient and corruption-free. According to reliable sou
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Third International moot on Kashmir from November 28

Third International moot on Kashmir from November 28

The third International Peace Conference on Kashmir being organised here in the House of Commons on November 28 to 29 has been described as an important step in the right direction.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
All set to operate flights between Karachi-Sialkot

All set to operate flights between Karachi-Sialkot

Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has finalised all necessary arrangements for operating flights between Karachi and Sialkot on November 30th, said Senior Vice President Sales PIA Anwar Rasool.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Record 1.4 million new domestic gas connections provided

Record 1.4 million new domestic gas connections provided

In a bid to supply natural gas to every nook and corner of the country, the government has provided a record 1.4 million new domestic gas connections to the people during the past five years.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Ban imposed on holding meetings, processions

Ban imposed on holding meetings, processions

In order to maintain law and order situation, the District Nazim Pakpattan has under Section 144 PPC imposed ban on holding of processions, meetings, blocking roads, burning tyres, raising slogans against the government and use of loud speakers.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Pakistani, Indian photographers display images of heritage

Pakistani, Indian photographers display images of heritage

Renowned photographers from India and Pakistan displayed their stunning photos here on Friday to promote the cultural heritage of both countries. A collection of more than 70 photographs has been exhibited at Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) with a variety o
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
'Balach's death won't stop freedom movement'

'Balach's death won't stop freedom movement'

Head of Balochistan National Party Sardar Ataullah Mengal has said that Baloch's liberation movement will not end, although it may be affected temporarily after the deaths of Balach Marri and Nawab Akbar Bugti. He said that many people will come forward t
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Pesco extends short dialling facility to consumers

Pesco extends short dialling facility to consumers

Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (Pesco) has provided short dialling telephone facility to its consumers at 18 different places in the province. The provision of the facility would enable consumers to dial 118 for easy and early redressal of their comp
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Journalists protest curbs on media

Journalists protest curbs on media

The local journalists on Friday kept up their protest against curbs on free media imposed with the declaration of the state of emergency in Pakistan by the army chief to shut the mouth of the dissent in the country.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Over 200 nomination papers issued in Multan

Over 200 nomination papers issued in Multan

The returning officers in Multan have issued more than 200 nomination papers to national and provincial assemblies' candidates. The candidates who obtained nomination papers include PPP Vice Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Syed Asad Murtaza Gilani, Muha
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Multan journalists stage demonstration

Multan journalists stage demonstration

Multan Union of Journalists continued protest against curbs on media, as scores of media persons staged a protest demonstration in front of the Press Club on Friday. Noted journalists and civil society representatives, while wearing black bands and hoisti
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
'Ministry focussing on empowering women socially, economically'

'Ministry focussing on empowering women socially, economically'

Ministry of Women Development is focusing on empowering women socially, economically and politically taking into account the cultural norms of the society, said Barrister Shahida Jamil, Federal Minister for Women Development, Social Welfare and Special Ed
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
All political prisoners released

All political prisoners released

The Punjab government has released all the political prisoners from jails and at present there is not a single political prisoner confined in the province. The Punjab Caretaker Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Mahmood A. Sheikh said this here on
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Lawyers observe black day

Lawyers observe black day

The lawyers' community observed a black day and refused to go to courts and expressed their solidarity with the All Pakistan Democratic Movement (APDM). Bar members wearing black armbands refused to appear even before subordinate courts though the Pakista
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Officials ordered to complete schemes

Officials ordered to complete schemes

Punjab Housing, Urban Development and Public Health Engineering Minister Mian Shafqat Ali has ordered officials to give him a detailed report of all on-going development schemes and the pace of execution of the projects in a week.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Korean entrepreneurs make huge investment

Korean entrepreneurs make huge investment

An investment of more than one billion US dollars has been made in various projects in Pakistan through joint ventures of Pakistani and Korean entrepreneurs. This was stated by Chaudhry Shafay Hussain son of PML-Q President at a dinner hosted in honour of
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Baloch urges opposition parties to forge unity

Baloch urges opposition parties to forge unity

Muttahida Majlis-e-Ammal central leader and Naib Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Liaquat Baloch has urged all the opposition parties to forge unity to put an end to dictatorship and to take part in the general elections under the supervision of an interim
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Lahore fails to gain election momentum

Lahore fails to gain election momentum

Lahore, known for its strong political traditions, has failed to gain election momentum despite the announcement of an election schedule and filing of nomination papers by few candidates.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
MCCI's executive committee memebers

MCCI's executive committee memebers

Muhammad Shamim Khan, Khawaja Muhammad Jalauddin Roomi, Khawja Muhammad Hussain, Mian Aziz Ahmad Sheikh, Major Abdul Hakeem Khan Kasuria (Retd), Khawaja Muhammad Badar Munir, Khawaja Muhammad Hassan and Muhammad Aurangzeb were declared elected un-opposed
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Dates of second IFCE rescheduled

Dates of second IFCE rescheduled

The organising committee of the second International Foundry Congress and Exhibition (IFCE) has rescheduled the dates of the event from December 5-6 to March 18-19 because of the upcoming elections.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
LHC issues notices

LHC issues notices

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has called for a report from the Board Area Committee following a petition filed by a military personal. Sahib Khan argued that he had received a piece of land in the cantonment area where he went to the committee to get a No O
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
MCB AMC and CDC sign trust deed

MCB AMC and CDC sign trust deed

MCB Asset Management Company Limited (MCB AMC) and Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) have signed a trust deed for the execution of MCB Dynamic Allocation Fund (MCB DAF).
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
MCB AMC and CDC sign trust deed

MCB AMC and CDC sign trust deed

MCB Asset Management Company Limited (MCB AMC) and Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) have signed a trust deed for the execution of MCB Dynamic Allocation Fund (MCB DAF).
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Levi Strauss launches new brand

Levi Strauss launches new brand

Levi Strauss & Co has launched a new casual clothing brand called 'Levi Strauss Signature' which offers high-quality, fashionable jeans-wear at moderate prices to service the middle-income Pakistani consumers, says a Press Release.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Adamjee Insurance to buy MCB shares

Adamjee Insurance to buy MCB shares

Adamjee Insurance Company Limited (AICL) will buy MCB shares worth Rs 6.25 billion, but the company decided to delay in its new life insurance operations due to political uncertainty in the country. The life insurance operations are to start from January
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Adamjee Insurance to buy MCB shares

Adamjee Insurance to buy MCB shares

Adamjee Insurance Company Limited (AICL) will buy MCB shares worth Rs 6.25 billion, but the company decided to delay in its new life insurance operations due to political uncertainty in the country. The life insurance operations are to start from January
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Business Continuity moot from December 11

Business Continuity moot from December 11

The second International Business Continuity and Risk Management Conference, being organised by Ferguson Associates in collaboration with The Business Continuity Institute (BCI), UK, will be held at a local hotel from December 11 to 13, 2007.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
KWSB restrained from cutting KEPZ water supply

KWSB restrained from cutting KEPZ water supply

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) has been restrained by Sindh High Court from disconnecting water supply to Karachi Export Processing Zone (KEPZ). Justice Nadeem Azhar Siddiqui on Friday directed KWSB to take reading of the meter installed at K
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NBP selected 'Best foreign exchange provider'

NBP selected 'Best foreign exchange provider'

Global Finance New York, one the leading financial journals has selected National Bank of Pakistan as the 'Best Foreign Exchange Provider' in Pakistan according to their announcement for World's Best Foreign Exchange Banks 2008. This is the fourth consecu
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
TDAP plans agriculture marketing centres across country

TDAP plans agriculture marketing centres across country

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has planned to establish agri-marketing integrated centres across the country besides providing assistance for opening retail sales outlets abroad in shopping malls with brand name registered in Pakistan.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
PIQC international moot

PIQC international moot

PIQC Institute of Quality and the Asia Pacific Quality Organisation are holding the 11th International Convention on quality improvement ICQI 2007 in Karachi between November 26 and 27. Organisers say more than 200 delegates are expected to attend the eve
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Lahore Zoo gets three giraffes

Lahore Zoo gets three giraffes

"Today is the memorable day in the history of Lahore Zoo because the Lahore Zoo have giraffes after 13 years. Lahore Zoo have bought three giraffes two females and one male from South Africa of worth Rs 7.4 million.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
FBR incentives to 1,014 Karachi RTO officials

FBR incentives to 1,014 Karachi RTO officials

Some 1014 officials of Regional Tax Office (RTO), Karachi, have been selected through the internal job posting process for payment of special allowance equal to 100 percent of their basic pay from October 1 by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
India hopes Pakistan will return to stability

India hopes Pakistan will return to stability

India hoped that Pakistan would return to stability and democracy as early as possible. Reacting to Commonwealth's decision to suspend Pakistan, an official spokesperson in a brief statement said on Friday "we have noted the decision of CMAG. Our hope rem
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Public parks in Multan losing attraction

Public parks in Multan losing attraction

Though City District Government Multan (CDGM) is spending millions of rupees on the improvement of different recreational parks and other entertainment places, which sometimes back used to provide leisure moments from the hectic daily routine, yet these a
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
'No decision to black list 17 export companies'

'No decision to black list 17 export companies'

The Collector, Sales Tax (ST), Federal Excise Peshawar, Najibur Rehman Abbasi on Friday said that no decision has been taken to black list 17 export companies of the province and termed press reports appearing in a section of the press as baseless and con
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Scheme approved for irrigation channels

Scheme approved for irrigation channels

A meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Northern Areas Major Qamar Zaman Chaudhry (retd) approved scheme for reconstruction of destroyed irrigation channels in quake-affected areas of Kundus in Ghangche district. On this occasion, officials of the concerned
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Small farmers deprived of water by outlets to influentials

Small farmers deprived of water by outlets to influentials

Politically motivated permission of additional water outlets to influential farmers in Sindh has deprived small landowners of their water share to the extent that many of them are likely to suspend cultivation this season, Business Recorder learnt
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Minister for early completion of highway projects

Minister for early completion of highway projects

Caretaker Minister for Communications Barrister Habibur Rehman said on Friday that the government attaches top priority to completion of ongoing road construction projects in the country.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Commonwealth stands by suspension

Commonwealth stands by suspension

Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon on Friday defended the organisation's decision to suspend Pakistan pending steps by President Pervez Musharraf to bring back democracy.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (November 23, 2007) and the forecast for Saturday (November 24, 2007).
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
FBR gives double pay package to 734 officers

FBR gives double pay package to 734 officers

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given double pay package to 734 appraisers, examiners, preventive officers, inspectors and other officers and transferred them to Model Customs Collectorates (MCCs) of Appraisement, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Preventiv
Published 24 Nov, 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 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
10 APDM activist arrested

10 APDM activist arrested

Police on Friday arrested 10 workers of All Parties Democratic Alliance (APDM) trying to stage demonstration against emergency, the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), Muhammad Akbar told APP on Friday.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (November 23, 2007).

Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Country needs more steel mills: Taseer

Country needs more steel mills: Taseer

Minister for Industries, Production and Special Initiatives, Salmaan Taseer has emphasised the need for accelerating the process of development in engineering sector as it contributes towards economic progress of the country.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (November 23, 2007) and for Saturday (November 24, 2007).
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
CPNE's annual meeting today

CPNE's annual meeting today

The annual meeting of the Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) will be held today (Saturday) at a local hotel. During the meeting, proceedings of the previous CPNE meeting held on September 20, 2006 will be approved, besides consideration of annu
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Government to install 'HVI' machines for clean cotton

Government to install 'HVI' machines for clean cotton

The government will install 'High Volume Instrument (HVI)' machines under the 'Clean Cotton Program', to monitor the quality of cotton. Sources told Business Recorder here on Friday that the government would install 10 HVI machines in different cot
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Friday (November 23, 2007).

Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Wasa starts replacing old water supply pipelines

Wasa starts replacing old water supply pipelines

The Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) has started replacing the worn out water supply pipelines in Rawalpindi city under Rs 5.142 billion Rawalpindi Environment Improvement Project (REIP).
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Friday (November 23, 2007).

Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Auto industry calls for long-term, consistent policies

Auto industry calls for long-term, consistent policies

The representatives of auto industry have called for ensuring long-term and consistent policies and put restriction on import of used vehicles by allowing registration of vehicles in name of returning Pakistani expatriates for at least one year and reduce
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Friday (November 23, 2007).

Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
ISE managing director to quit from January: SECP informed

ISE managing director to quit from January: SECP informed

The Managing Director of Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE), Aftab Ahmed Chaudhary, will quit his present position from January 2008 to join financial services industry. Sources told Business Recorder on Friday that the MD has intimated to the Securiti
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 23, 2007).

Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Meezan Bank takes lead in Islamic investment

Meezan Bank takes lead in Islamic investment

Meezan Bank has taken the lead in Islamic Investment and Sukuk initiatives by playing the leading role in Rs 53 billion investment banking transactions for corporate entities during the year 2007 alone.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 23, 2007).

Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Health Ministry plans to establish HESR system

Health Ministry plans to establish HESR system

Ministry of Health planning to establish a Health Emergency Surveillance and Response (HESR) system based on district, tertiary hospital and provincial government level. This was stated by secretary health Khushnood Akhtar Lashari while briefing the Caret
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
'Peace is achieved through strength'

'Peace is achieved through strength'

Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro said that the armed forces have always rendered valuable services to the nation by helping other civil administration in challenging situations.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

The rupee, somehow, managed to resist sharp decline against dollar in the currency market on Friday but continued weakness versus euro, dealers said.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
FMAP holds workshop on VAR

FMAP holds workshop on VAR

Financial Markets Association of Pakistan conducted a workshop on 'Uses of VAR as a risk management measure for foreign exchange & money market' here on Thursday. The session was attended by financial experts/dealers from the treasury market of Pakistan.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

The rupee, somehow, managed to resist sharp decline against dollar in the currency market on Friday but continued weakness versus euro, dealers said.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Cops' killers arrested

Cops' killers arrested

Kalakot police arrested two accused allegedly involved in killing of two cops from Kalakot area here on Friday. Head constable Azam and constable Zulfiqar were brutally killed when they try to arrest the accused Yasir alias Lala and Habib Zahid Baloch, as
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan's efforts against human smuggling acknowledged

Pakistan's efforts against human smuggling acknowledged

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been instrumental in curbing human smuggling and checking violation of Copy rights and Intellectual Property Rights, said Director General FIA Tariq Pervez on Friday.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Position holders

Position holders

The Controller of Examinations, University of Sindh has announced names of position holders in MA Honours, Mass Communication under semester examination 2006. Miss Sadaf Baloch has secured first position while Muhammad Suleman Mahar secured second and Fay
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Friday (November 23, 2007).

Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Classical 'mime' show to be staged at national art gallery

Classical 'mime' show to be staged at national art gallery

The Netherlands embassy is hosting tour of Teatro Munganga Theatre Company to Pakistan. The group will present a mime show 'Mimo' at the National Art Gallery, next Wednesday. Teatro Munganga Theatre, founded in 1986, is based at Amsterdam.
Published 24 Nov, 2007 12:00am
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