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Print - 2007-12-07
Sub-committee formed to monitor Nadra's working

Sub-committee formed to monitor Nadra's working

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Thursday established a sub-committee to check and curtail the issues of sluggish working, negligence, nepotism and embezzlement rule of the day in National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra).
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Minister visits schools

Minister visits schools

Sindh Minister for Youth Affairs and Culture, Ambar Raza Nancy visited the Springfield and Dawood Pubblic Schools here on Thursday. Addressing the students she exhorted them to concentrate towards the acquisition of knowledge.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
ICI constructs girls school in quake-affected region

ICI constructs girls school in quake-affected region

A modern, furnished facility for a girls primary school has been constructed by the ICI Group in Bararkot, near Garhi Habibullah, to support the rehabilitation of students affected by the 2005 earthquake.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Workshop on CEDAW implementation on December 12

Workshop on CEDAW implementation on December 12

Ministry of Women Development (MoWD) would hold a workshop on December 12 to have interactive consultation on the implementation of 'Convention on Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).'
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Homage paid to Major Shabbir

Homage paid to Major Shabbir

A battalion of the Frontier Force Regiment (FFR) paid homage to Major Shabbir Sharif, a valiant warrior who displayed unparalleled courage while defending the motherland and embraced "Shahadat", on December 6 at the Sulemanki Sector in the 1971 War. He ea
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Rs 200 million package for Ali Khel tribe announced

Rs 200 million package for Ali Khel tribe announced

NWFP Governor Lieutenant General Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai (retd) has announced a special development package worth Rs 200 million to uplift Ali Khel tribe of Orakzai Agency.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Sabzazar encounter case: Shahbaz granted interim bail

Sabzazar encounter case: Shahbaz granted interim bail

The special Anti-Terrorism Court, headed by Shabbir Hussain Chattha, has granted interim bail to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)'s President and former chief minister Shahbaz Sharif in the Sabzazar encounter case till December 8, instead till January
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Bank AL Habib Mahana Munafa account

Bank AL Habib Mahana Munafa account

As part of its endeavours to meet the needs of consumers across Pakistan, Bank AL Habib offers a convenient monthly income scheme: AL Habib Mahana Munafa Account. Featuring high monthly returns with reliable, convenient banking services, AL Habib Mahana M
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
55 professors upgraded to BS-21

55 professors upgraded to BS-21

Khyber Medical University has upgraded 55 professors posted in various medical colleges of the province from BS-20 to BS-21 with immediate effect.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Minfal demands Rs 1.8 billion for Crop Maximisation-II project

Minfal demands Rs 1.8 billion for Crop Maximisation-II project

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) has demanded Rs 1.8 billion to start the Crop Maximisation-II project meant to provide loans to the small farmers, sources told Business Recorder here on Thursday. According to the sources, t
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Sacked employees: Supreme Court orders PIA to submit fitness report

Sacked employees: Supreme Court orders PIA to submit fitness report

The Supreme Court here Thursday directed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) authorities to submit fitness report of its removed staff members by December 30. The case was heard by Chief Justice of Pakistan Abdul Hameed Dogar in his chamber.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Mayo hospital land case: ACE summons revenue department officials

Mayo hospital land case: ACE summons revenue department officials

Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment Director General Muhammad Aslam Ghumman has called for an inquiry into a case of illegal occupation of land by a mafia gang trying to sell the land of the Mayo Hospital worth billion of rupees located on Napier, Thorto
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Elahi accused of misusing Rs 500 million funds

Elahi accused of misusing Rs 500 million funds

Former Punjab chief minister Pervaiz Elahi's released Rs 500 million for developmental projects in the PML-Q constituencies and the money was drawn from the funds allocated for Lahore Ring Road phase II, Punjab civil secretariat sources disclosed to Bu
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
35 percent duty imposed on wheat products export

35 percent duty imposed on wheat products export

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed 35 percent regulatory duty (RD) on the export of wheat products (atta, maida, suji etc,) and withdrawn 15 percent duty on the export of sugar with immediate effect. The board issued both the notifications on
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Five directors of KSE elected

Five directors of KSE elected

The annual election for the five seats of directors of the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) for the 2008 term was held here on Thursday. Seven candidates contested the election and five of them were declared elected as the directors.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Teradata invites nominations for IT awards

Teradata invites nominations for IT awards

Teradata Pakistan on Thursday called nominations for the eighth Teradata National I.T. Excellence Awards. The period of submission of nominations will be from December 6, 2007 to January 5, 2008.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (December 06, 2007) and the forecast for Friday (December 07, 2007).
Published 07 Dec, 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 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
New law to replace Anand Marriage Act 1909

New law to replace Anand Marriage Act 1909

Caretaker Federal Minister for Law and Justice Syed Afzal Haider has said that the government will repeal the Anand Marriage Act 1909 and a new Sikh Marriage Act 2007 will be made and implemented this month. He was talking to a seven-member Sikh delegatio
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
'Corruption in development projects a heinous crime'

'Corruption in development projects a heinous crime'

Federal Minister for Environment and Local Government Syed Wajid Hussain Bukhari has said that corruption in development projects is a heinous crime and people involved in this practice must be given exemplary punishment.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Three persons involved in arms smuggling arrested

Three persons involved in arms smuggling arrested

The CIA Police City Division has arrested three criminals involved in selling arms weapons from the Raiwind area and seized a heavy cache of more than 8,000 bullets and mobile phones.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Need stressed to protect rights of minorities

Need stressed to protect rights of minorities

Caretaker Federal Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Syed Afzal has stressed the need to protect the rights of minorities in Pakistan and criticised Eight Amendment that undermined their rights. He was addressing the inaugural session of the 44th annu
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Senate body for elimination of corruption from Estate Office

Senate body for elimination of corruption from Estate Office

The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works directed Ministry of Housing and Works to purge the Estate Office completely of 'Culture of Corruption' and ensure transparent allotment of government houses.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Sialkot nazim to involve public in decision-making

Sialkot nazim to involve public in decision-making

Under a campaign to involve the public in district decisions, district Sialkot is setting a new trend. As part of the campaign District Nazim Muhammad Akmal Cheema, invited a budget consultation from council members, citizen community boards, the district
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
PBC vice chairman defends poll boycott decision

PBC vice chairman defends poll boycott decision

Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) Vice Chairman Amin Lakhani said on Thursday that the Council stood by its decision to boycott coming elections. Lakhani said that the filing of nomination papers for a National Assembly seat by Supreme Court Bar Association (SCB
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Lawyers, newsmen hurt in clash with police

Lawyers, newsmen hurt in clash with police

A number of lawyers, journalists and policemen sustained injuries in a clash at Chowk Kutchery on Thursday when lawyers broke all barriers and moved to Chowk Kutchery for staging a demonstration. The Demonstrators also damaged two police vehicles and slap
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
NGOs urged to focus on uplift projects

NGOs urged to focus on uplift projects

Sindh Caretaker Minister for Population Welfare and Women Development Nadira Panjwani asked NGOs to pay more focus on province in their programmes. This she said while talking to a three-member delegation of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation which m
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
'Quality education helps resolve various problems'

'Quality education helps resolve various problems'

The frontiers of education in all fields, especially in science and technology, have been expanded and quality education help resolve various problems of the country, said General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of the Army Staff here on Thursday.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Scope of Pak-Malaysia FTA expands

Scope of Pak-Malaysia FTA expands

Pakistan has secured market access to Malaysia with a huge opportunity of exports for its existing cotton, leather and agricultural based core products by signing "The Malaysian Pakistan Closer Economic Participation Agreement (MPCEPA) which has enlarged
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Cocoa futures move higher

Cocoa futures move higher

US cocoa futures ended slightly up after a session of mixed trade, but gains were capped by the stronger dollar against the pound sterling. The market was sharply lower in the session, but system funds fuelled a technical rally that pushed prices back int
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Easing tendency in cotton prices

Easing tendency in cotton prices

After holding on mostly steadily for about one fortnight, cotton prices are now showing an easing inclination. Eid-ul-Azha, Christmas and new year's holidays are ahead of us which will be followed by general elections scheduled for the 8th January 2008 in
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
TCP violates wheat import quota rules

TCP violates wheat import quota rules

The state-run grain trader has allocated quota of some 0.264 million tonnes wheat for import to three grain suppliers without inviting officially tenders, sources told Business Recorder on Thursday.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Easing tendency in cotton prices

Easing tendency in cotton prices

After holding on mostly steadily for about one fortnight, cotton prices are now showing an easing inclination. Eid-ul-Azha, Christmas and new year's holidays are ahead of us which will be followed by general elections scheduled for the 8th January 2008 in
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
TCP violates wheat import quota rules

TCP violates wheat import quota rules

The state-run grain trader has allocated quota of some 0.264 million tonnes wheat for import to three grain suppliers without inviting officially tenders, sources told Business Recorder on Thursday.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Firm trend on cotton market

Firm trend on cotton market

Prices maintained their overnight levels in the cotton market on Thursday as mills continued buying to meet the near-term requirements, dealers said. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate was inert at Rs 3,100, dealers said.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
TCP violates wheat import quota rules

TCP violates wheat import quota rules

The state-run grain trader has allocated quota of some 0.264 million tonnes wheat for import to three grain suppliers without inviting officially tenders, sources told Business Recorder on Thursday.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

Upward trend was again witnessed on the forward cottonseed oil-cake market on Thursday as buyers were active to cover the immediate needs, dealers said. The December vaida opened with Re 1 gain to Rs 596.50, the and market settled at the same rate, they s
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Parco withdraws increase in LPG price

Parco withdraws increase in LPG price

Pak Arab Refinery Limited (Parco) has withdrawn increase in Liquefied Petroleum Gas price, market sources said on Thursday. Parco had increased the LPG price by Rs 6584 per ton on December 4, however, due to pressure from the government and local LPG dist
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
CBoT wheat lower

CBoT wheat lower

Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade closed lower on Wednesday on profit-taking after last week's run-up to eight-week highs and a strong close on Tuesday, traders said. The market was also pressured by news that Egypt bypassed the United States at
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Parco withdraws increase in LPG price

Parco withdraws increase in LPG price

Pak Arab Refinery Limited (Parco) has withdrawn increase in Liquefied Petroleum Gas price, market sources said on Thursday. Parco had increased the LPG price by Rs 6584 per ton on December 4, however, due to pressure from the government and local LPG dist
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
WCE canola futures hit new highs

WCE canola futures hit new highs

Winnipeg Commodity Exchange canola futures hit new contract highs on Wednesday as the Canadian dollar weakened, US soyabeans rallied, and technical buying stepped into the market, traders said. Canola ended 90 cents to $4.10 per tonne higher, with January
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Parco withdraws increase in LPG price

Parco withdraws increase in LPG price

Pak Arab Refinery Limited (Parco) has withdrawn increase in Liquefied Petroleum Gas price, market sources said on Thursday. Parco had increased the LPG price by Rs 6584 per ton on December 4, however, due to pressure from the government and local LPG dist
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
US Plains HRW wheat bids steady

US Plains HRW wheat bids steady

US Plains hard red winter wheat basis bids held steady Thursday, with country selling slow. "It's real slow. I haven't seen a good offer in a long time," said one Oklahoma grain dealer. "A lot of people don't have a lot left. Producers or country elevator
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Bull-run continues on KSE

Bull-run continues on KSE

The bull-run continued on the Karachi share market on Thursday as the KSE-100 index surged by another 187.12 points to close at 14,324.95 points level on the back of strong foreign and local investors' interest mainly in banking, E&P and fertiliser sector
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Sluggish trading on grain market

Sluggish trading on grain market

Sluggish business was seen in the grain market on Thursday as most of the buyers remained on the sideline to see prices come down on psychological levels, dealers said. On the rice side, Irri-9 type lost Rs 200 to Rs 2,600 - Rs 2,700 and Irri-6 was higher
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Bull-run continues on KSE

Bull-run continues on KSE

The bull-run continued on the Karachi share market on Thursday as the KSE-100 index surged by another 187.12 points to close at 14,324.95 points level on the back of strong foreign and local investors' interest mainly in banking, E&P and fertiliser sector
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Bull-run continues on KSE

Bull-run continues on KSE

The bull-run continued on the Karachi share market on Thursday as the KSE-100 index surged by another 187.12 points to close at 14,324.95 points level on the back of strong foreign and local investors'' interest mainly in banking, E&P and fertiliser secto
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
US Midwest corn and soyabean steady to firm

US Midwest corn and soyabean steady to firm

Spot basis bids for soyabeans and corn were steady to firm around the interior US Midwest on Thursday amid scattered selling from farmers, grain dealers said. Some growers in northern Ohio were booking light sales of both commodities to pocket a little ex
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
BRIndex30 consolidates

BRIndex30 consolidates

On Thursday, BRIndex30 closed at 15,605.07 with a net positive change of 247.16 points and percentage change of 1.61. It experienced intra-day high of 15,665.53 and intra-day low of 15,605.07 with volume of 178,837,800, which was 60.13 percent of the tota
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 120,406 tonnes cargo including 74,945 tonnes import and 45,461 tonnes export cargo during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
BRIndex30 consolidates

BRIndex30 consolidates

On Thursday, BRIndex30 closed at 15,605.07 with a net positive change of 247.16 points and percentage change of 1.61. It experienced intra-day high of 15,665.53 and intra-day low of 15,605.07 with volume of 178,837,800, which was 60.13 percent of the tota
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
KCBT wheat futures lower

KCBT wheat futures lower

Hard red winter wheat futures on the Kansas City Board of Trade ended lower Wednesday as traders took profits and reacted to news that Egypt bought Russian wheat and no US wheat. Nearby thinly traded December ended down 3 cents at $9.10 per bushel and mos
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Minister snubbed secretary, Parco chief completely

Minister snubbed secretary, Parco chief completely

Caretaker Petroleum Minister Ehsanullah Khan on Thursday snubbed Petroleum Secretary, Furrukh Qayyum and Parco Managing Director, Rashid Jang, for an upward revision of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices without his notice.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Minister snubbed secretary, Parco chief completely

Minister snubbed secretary, Parco chief completely

Caretaker Petroleum Minister Ehsanullah Khan on Thursday snubbed Petroleum Secretary, Furrukh Qayyum and Parco Managing Director, Rashid Jang, for an upward revision of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices without his notice.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Minister snubbed secretary, Parco chief completely

Minister snubbed secretary, Parco chief completely

Caretaker Petroleum Minister Ehsanullah Khan on Thursday snubbed Petroleum Secretary, Furrukh Qayyum and Parco Managing Director, Rashid Jang, for an upward revision of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices without his notice.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
15 percent GST to push up steel items prices

15 percent GST to push up steel items prices

The government has asked the steel industry to pay 15 percent sale tax on ingots and mild products from August 2007, triggering a fear that increase in sales tax would inflate the prices of steel products.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
15 percent GST to push up steel items prices

15 percent GST to push up steel items prices

The government has asked the steel industry to pay 15 percent sale tax on ingots and mild products from August 2007, triggering a fear that increase in sales tax would inflate the prices of steel products.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (December 06, 2007).

Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
15 percent GST to push up steel items prices

15 percent GST to push up steel items prices

The government has asked the steel industry to pay 15 percent sale tax on ingots and mild products from August 2007, triggering a fear that increase in sales tax would inflate the prices of steel products.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Thursday (December 06, 2007).

Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
BoE cuts key interest rate

BoE cuts key interest rate

The Bank of England cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point to 5.50 percent on Thursday, the first reduction in more than two years, and warned of slowing growth due to world financial turmoil.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Thursday (December 06, 2007).

Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf fearful for investment targets

Musharraf fearful for investment targets

President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday said the economy was bearing the brunt of terrorist activities and stability was a must to achieve foreign investment targets.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf fearful for investment targets

Musharraf fearful for investment targets

President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday said the economy was bearing the brunt of terrorist activities and stability was a must to achieve foreign investment targets.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf fearful for investment targets

Musharraf fearful for investment targets

President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday said the economy was bearing the brunt of terrorist activities and stability was a must to achieve foreign investment targets.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
No sales tax reversal on five zero-rated sectors

No sales tax reversal on five zero-rated sectors

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would not restore 15 percent sales tax on five zero-rated sectors, including leather, textile, carpets, sports and surgical goods, despite a strong suggestion of World Bank (WB) mid-term review mission.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (December 06, 2007).

Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
No sales tax reversal on five zero-rated sectors

No sales tax reversal on five zero-rated sectors

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would not restore 15 percent sales tax on five zero-rated sectors, including leather, textile, carpets, sports and surgical goods, despite a strong suggestion of World Bank (WB) mid-term review mission.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
No sales tax reversal on five zero-rated sectors

No sales tax reversal on five zero-rated sectors

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would not restore 15 percent sales tax on five zero-rated sectors, including leather, textile, carpets, sports and surgical goods, despite a strong suggestion of World Bank (WB) mid-term review mission.
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (December 06, 2007).
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
LSE index gains 43.91 points

LSE index gains 43.91 points

The share market extended the overnight gains on Thursday because of fresh buying in the banking and oil distribution sectors, gaining another 44 points to its worth. The LSE-25 Index surged to 4,649.09 points from 4,605.18 of Wednesday, ending with a net
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (December 06, 2007).

Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
LSE index gains 43.91 points

LSE index gains 43.91 points

The share market extended the overnight gains on Thursday because of fresh buying in the banking and oil distribution sectors, gaining another 44 points to its worth. The LSE-25 Index surged to 4,649.09 points from 4,605.18 of Wednesday, ending with a net
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Bulls dominate ISE proceedings

Bulls dominate ISE proceedings

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed healthy signs amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index was up by 14.86 points as it moved from 2,996.83 to 3,011.69 points. The overall turnover stood at 2,400,000 sha
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Bulls dominate ISE proceedings

Bulls dominate ISE proceedings

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed healthy signs amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index was up by 14.86 points as it moved from 2,996.83 to 3,011.69 points. The overall turnover stood at 2,400,000 sha
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Thursday (December 06, 2007).

Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
China quietly ponders Iran nuclear quandary

China quietly ponders Iran nuclear quandary

Contention over Iran's nuclear plans has thrown into sharp relief China's uncertain role in the crisis as a big economic partner of the Middle Eastern power that is nonetheless reluctant to rile the United States. After a US intelligence assessment releas
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
KKI closing rates of currency notes

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Thursday (December 06, 2007).

Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Children, teens rally against anti-Kremlin 'traitors'

Children, teens rally against anti-Kremlin 'traitors'

Some 20,000 young supporters of President Vladimir Putin rallied by the walls of the Kremlin on Thursday in a show of strength against opponents they referred to as "traitors." Activists from the Kremlin youth movement Nashi (Our People) wore white capes
Published 07 Dec, 2007 12:00am
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