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Print - 2007-12-27
China soya and soyaoil futures hit record

China soya and soyaoil futures hit record

Dalian soyabean and soyaoil futures rose to record highs on Wednesday, spurred by robust physical demand ahead of the New Year holidays, traders said. Spot prices are also at record highs, reflecting broader inflation in food prices that is increasingly c
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
US presidential hopefuls bid Christmas break adieu

US presidential hopefuls bid Christmas break adieu

After a day off for Christmas celebrations, US presidential contenders hit the campaign trail full tilt Wednesday, just days before voters in key states begin to narrow the field of White House hopefuls.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Anti-Qaeda fighters in Iraq face an uncertain future

Anti-Qaeda fighters in Iraq face an uncertain future

The fate of tens of thousands of US-led Sunni Arabs fighting al Qaeda in Iraq hangs in the balance as US and Iraqi leaders debate their future and as they are increasingly targeted by the Islamists.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Two foreign aid workers kidnapped in Somalia

Two foreign aid workers kidnapped in Somalia

Militiamen in north-eastern Somalia on Wednesday kidnapped two foreign female aid workers, sparking a heavy exchange of fire with the chasing local police, local officials said.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
WWII suicides to reappear in Japanese textbooks: ministry

WWII suicides to reappear in Japanese textbooks: ministry

Faced with strong protests, Japan's education ministry said Wednesday it was partly restoring references in history textbooks to the military's role in mass suicides in Okinawa in World War II. The 83-day Battle of Okinawa, the bloodiest in the Pacific wa
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Huge search on for missing in Nepal bridge collapse

Huge search on for missing in Nepal bridge collapse

Troops joined police searching Wednesday for hundreds of people missing a day after a bridge collapsed killing 16 and injuring 40 more in a steep river gorge in Nepal, officials said. Nearly 400 people were on the bridge over the Bheri river, 380 kilometr
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Ukraine 2007 white sugar output at 1.84 million tonnes

Ukraine 2007 white sugar output at 1.84 million tonnes

Ukrainian sugar refineries have almost completed their 2007 white sugar refining, producing 1.84 million tonnes of the commodity as of December 24, local agriculture agencies said on Wednesday. The agencies quoted Ukraine's Ukrtsukor sugar union as saying
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
India sugar futures rise

India sugar futures rise

Indian sugar futures rose on Wednesday on expectations of tighter supply of white sugar due to a late start to crushing in one region and as millers looked to sell raws for export, analysts said. Expectations that the government may extend freight subsidi
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Shanghai copper up

Shanghai copper up

Shanghai copper futures rose more than half a percent on Wednesday and were expected to extend gains on rising physical demand in China, while a holiday in London capped demand.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Platinum close firmer in Asian markets

Platinum close firmer in Asian markets

Platinum was little changed in the post-Christmas holiday trade on Wednesday, but remained near a record high as supply worries drew buying interest. Spot gold edged higher in a thin trading from late Asian trade on Tuesday, buoyed by firmness in Japanese
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Indian soyaoil futures higher

Indian soyaoil futures higher

Indian soyaoil futures rose on Wednesday tracking gains in Malaysian palm oil, which was pushed higher by concerns over supplies in coming months. By 1:20 pm (0750 GMT), the January contract on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange was up 0.33 p
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Oil steady after holiday

Oil steady after holiday

Oil was steady above $94 a barrel on Wednesday, although Mexican export terminals reopened following a cold front that had helped fuel pre-holiday gains. US light sweet crude for February delivery was 5 cents higher at $94.18 a barrel after gaining 82 cen
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Japan Prime Minister pledges eco diplomacy in new year

Japan Prime Minister pledges eco diplomacy in new year

Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda of Japan, which becomes head of the Group of Eight industrial nations in the new year, pledged Wednesday to use the role to promote eco-friendly technology.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Shanghai rubber higher

Shanghai rubber higher

Shanghai rubber futures rose 3 percent over the past week and analysts expect a further rise after the New Year's Day holiday, when Chinese tyre manufacturers are expected to build up stocks. The most active rubber futures contract on the Shanghai Futures
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Malaysian tin

Malaysian tin

Malaysian tin gained 0.6 percent on Wednesday, due to Japanese and European demand on short covering and book squaring for the year-end, a dealer said.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Asian physical rubber prices

Asian physical rubber prices

Asian physical rubber was quoted mostly unchanged on Wednesday as sluggish demand offset small rises of futures contract prices on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange. Physical trade was thin with most buyers on year-end holidays, traders said.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Indonesian palm oil prices higher

Indonesian palm oil prices higher

Indonesian palm oil-based cooking oil prices rose 2.5 percent on Wednesday as Malaysian crude palm oil futures soared to a new record but the local crude palm oil market remained lacklustre with most traders still on holiday.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Tocom rubber hits seven-week high

Tocom rubber hits seven-week high

Tokyo rubber futures hit a seven-week high on Wednesday as a weaker yen encouraged buying, but arbitrage selling checked the gains. The benchmark rubber contract on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange for June delivery rose 1.8 yen to settle at 310.7 yen ($2.72)
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil surges to new high

Malaysian palm oil surges to new high

Malaysian palm oil surged to a record high on Wednesday, gaining close to 2 percent, as surging demand for food and fuel amid fears of falling production raised concerns about the supply outlook next year.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Japan plans world's fastest train

Japan plans world's fastest train

A Japanese rail operator said Wednesday it plans to introduce the world's fastest train in the next two decades, a next-generation maglev built at a cost of 45 billion dollars. "Maglev," or magnetically levitated, trains travel above ground through an ele
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Coal to remain top energy source: China

Coal to remain top energy source: China

China reiterated Wednesday its long-term dependence on coal for energy, but pledged to step up efforts to burn the fuel more cleanly to reduce its impact on global warming. In its first white paper on energy, the Chinese government also vowed to develop s
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Gazprom opposes foreign ownership of energy reserves

Gazprom opposes foreign ownership of energy reserves

A top Gazprom executive voiced opposition on Wednesday to foreign ownership of Russian energy reserves, saying it could deprive Russian consumers of much-needed natural gas, news agencies reported.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Major lunar probe begins full operation

Major lunar probe begins full operation

Japan's first lunar probe, the world's most extensive mission to the moon in decades, has gone into full operation on schedule, the space agency announced Wednesday. The Kaguya orbiter completed a two-month initial phase to inspect the functioning of all
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Six water brands found unsafe in Egypt

Six water brands found unsafe in Egypt

Egypt's Consumer Protection Agency found six locally produced brands of bottled water, including Schweppes, unfit for human consumption, agency chairman Said el-Alfy said on Wednesday.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (December 26, 2007).
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
PPP rally at Liaquat Bagh today

PPP rally at Liaquat Bagh today

Code of conduct has been finalised between City administration and Pakistan People Party (PPP) local leadership regarding holding of public rally at Liaquat Bagh today, which will be addressed by Benazir Bhutto. A meeting in this connection was held at DC
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
'Rigging to change political landscape'

'Rigging to change political landscape'

Rigging in January 8 general elections would change the political landscape of the country, derailing the democratic process, said Chaudhry Abdul Majeed, President Pakistan Peoples Party AJK and former Speaker of AJK Assembly, here on Wednesday.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
PPP candidate to support Double Shah victims

PPP candidate to support Double Shah victims

The PPP's candidate from constituency NA 101 Asima Shahnawaz Cheema took lead in announcing complete moral and political support for the Double Shah financial scam victims. She was the first ever candidate of any political party who has announced support
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
'Benazir's Ghotki visit to turn table'

'Benazir's Ghotki visit to turn table'

After the visit of PPP Chairperson Benazir Bhutto to Ghotki district, Mahar Group candidates will be defeated like general election of 1970. This was stated by PPP leader and candidate for NA-199 Sukkur-I, Noman Islam Shaikh while talking to the newsmen h
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Poor attendance at PPP meeting

Poor attendance at PPP meeting

The security concerns due to spate of bomb blasts and suicide attacks in the province, is dampening the traditional enthusiasm and favour attached to electioneering in NWFP.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (December 26, 2007) and the forecast for Thursday (December 27, 2007).
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan to be freed from claws of dictatorship: Nawaz

Pakistan to be freed from claws of dictatorship: Nawaz

Nawaz Sharif has said that he wants to free Pakistan from the claws of military dictatorship. In an interview with a private TV channel he said that he had no lust for power but had come back here to make Pakistan a purely democratic country, and added th
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Nawaz to visit Chakwal on January 1

Nawaz to visit Chakwal on January 1

Leader of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), Mian Nawaz Sharif would visit Chakwal district on January 1, 2008 to address the public gathering. He will also visit Talagang to address the public meeting to be held in connection with the election campaign. The
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Nawaz rules out seat adjustment with PPP in Punjab

Nawaz rules out seat adjustment with PPP in Punjab

Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday has said his party is not considering any proposal for seat accommodation with the Pakistan People's Party in any constituency in the Punjab, including Lahore.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
PML-N threatens to besiege EC, RO offices

PML-N threatens to besiege EC, RO offices

Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) central leader Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has said: "We would encircle the offices of the Election Commission, returning officers and would resist forcefully if the government attempts to manipulate the election results."
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
APDM to gear up mass contact efforts

APDM to gear up mass contact efforts

The All Parties Democratic Movement (APDM) has announced to hold a public meeting in Liaquat Bagh to inculcate awareness among masses against the upcoming general elections. The alliance has decided to gear up its public contact efforts against the electo
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
APDM meeting on Friday

APDM meeting on Friday

All Pakistan Democratic Movement's (APDM) local chapter has announced that it would be holding public meeting at Hyderabad SRTC ground on Friday. The announcement was made by leaders of allied parties of APDM in a news conference here on Wednesday.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Tanners central executive body poll

Tanners central executive body poll

S.M. Naseem, Chief Executive of MIMA Leather (Pvt) Ltd Karachi, has been elected as a Central Chairman of Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) unopposed for the sixth time while Usman Umer of M/s S. Mohammed Saeed Goreja & Co, Karachi and Tanweer Aslam Chaw
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Perveen Shakir's death anniversary observed

Perveen Shakir's death anniversary observed

Poets and writers of the twin cities laid flower wreaths and also offered fateha at the Islamabad graveyard on the occasion of the 13th death anniversary of the noted poet Perveen Shakir (1952-1994).
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Sindh Cabinet meets today

Sindh Cabinet meets today

Former Justice Abdul Qadir Halepoto, Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh will preside over a Cabinet meeting scheduled to be held on Thursday December 27 at 11.30 am in the Cabinet room, 7th Floor, New Sindh Secretariat Building, Karachi.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
TDAP to promote medical services export: Tariq

TDAP to promote medical services export: Tariq

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has taken a step to promote medical services for making services as an important part of exports. TDAP Chief Executive Tariq Ikram had a meeting with Dr Rasheed Jumma and discussed the modalities to come
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Askari Fund gets five-star rating

Askari Fund gets five-star rating

Askari Income Fund has been assigned a 5-star performance rating by Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Ltd (PACRA), Tariq Rehman, Regional General Manager (North) of Askari Investment Management Ltd (AIM), told media persons here on Wednesday.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Askari Fund gets five-star rating

Askari Fund gets five-star rating

Askari Income Fund has been assigned a 5-star performance rating by Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Ltd (PACRA), Tariq Rehman, Regional General Manager (North) of Askari Investment Management Ltd (AIM), told media persons here on Wednesday.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Shamsi re-elected KCCI President

Shamsi re-elected KCCI President

Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Shamin Ahmed Shamsi has been re-elected unopposed President of the chamber for 2008. All the three office-bearers - Majyd Aziz, A. Abdullah Zaki, Saqib Naseem - resigned as President, Senior Vice-P
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Crackdown against Sunni Tehrik continues as 15 more arrested

Crackdown against Sunni Tehrik continues as 15 more arrested

The police crackdown against Sunni Tehrik (ST), which was launched following the killing of a political worker on Tuesday, also continued on Wednesday and police arrested at least 15 more ST workers from various areas of the city.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Ghee prices up by Rs 45 per 16kg

Ghee prices up by Rs 45 per 16kg

The ghee price on Wednesday shot up by Rs 45 per 16-kilogram tin in the wholesale market due to increase in palm oil prices, which was quoted at 1,015 dollars per tonne in the world market, said the traders. Earlier, the ghee was available at Rs 1,480 per
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
First post-Haj flight arrive

First post-Haj flight arrive

PIA's first post Haj flight carrying 433 Hajis on board arrived here on Wednesday at Haj terminal and Hajis were welcomed by PIA officials with garlands. The PIA's post Haj operation will bring back a total of over 121,447 Hajis through 364 Haj flights fr
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Abdul Aziz appointed president Ufone

Abdul Aziz appointed president Ufone

The Board of Directors of Ufone is pleased to announce the appointment of Abdul Aziz as President and CEO Ufone. Aziz has assumed office in his new role effective December 26, 2007, said a press release on Tuesday.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Easy housing schemes for low-income people

Easy housing schemes for low-income people

Punjab government has introduced an easy housing scheme contacted the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency and private developers to build the low-cost houses on five-marla plots for people constrained with average income.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Farmers seek 25 percent freight rebate on potato crop

Farmers seek 25 percent freight rebate on potato crop

The farmers Association of Pakistan has urged Punjab government to announce 25 percent freight rebate for the upcoming potato crop helping its exporters. The demand came at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the association on Wednesday.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
SKMCH gets 32,000 hides

SKMCH gets 32,000 hides

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH & RC) during their three-day hide collection campaign has collected about 32,000 hides from the Lahore city. An increase of almost 25 percent has been noticed this time as compared to prev
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Telecom sector makes decisive contribution to economy: minister

Telecom sector makes decisive contribution to economy: minister

While appreciating the recent growth shown by telecom sector of Pakistan, caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology & Telecom Dr Abdullah Riar has said that telecom sector of Pakistan has made decisive contribution towards the national economy
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Restoration of deposed judges demanded

Restoration of deposed judges demanded

The World Movement For the Restoration of Human Rights has voiced concern over the house arrests and dismissal of former judges including the former chief justice, Supreme Court appealed repeatedly to the government for their release and reinstatement.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Warid's new offer for customers

Warid's new offer for customers

Warid Telecom (Pvt) Ltd has launched an exciting new offer for its Zem Pre-paid customers. Zem subscribers will now be able to use their scratch cards to avail extra balance and also win exciting rewards. Since launch, Warid Telecom has been facilitating
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Akber Sheikh elected Aptma Punjab zone chief

Akber Sheikh elected Aptma Punjab zone chief

The 51st annual general meeting of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) Punjab Zone held here on Wednesday in Aptma House, elected M Akber Sheikh of North Star Textiles Ltd Lahore as chairman of the association.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Rashid vows to continue development work in Rawalpindi

Rashid vows to continue development work in Rawalpindi

Former federal minister and PML-Q candidate from NA-55 and 56 Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that the masses are politically aware and could differentiate that who resolved their problems.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
AJK Prime Minister announces new education policy

AJK Prime Minister announces new education policy

The Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan Wednesday announced new education policy. Addressing a press conference, he said the new policy would be implemented in two phases.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Sindh government, Apwa to sign MoU

Sindh government, Apwa to sign MoU

The Caretaker Minister for Population Welfare and Women Development Sindh, Nadira Panjwani has hailed the service rendered by APWA hoped that it would develop co-ordination with the Women Development Department so as to carry out work on joint projects.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Bushra vows to continue struggle for free judiciary

Bushra vows to continue struggle for free judiciary

Bushra Aitzaz, wife of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Aitzaz Ehsan, has reiterated her husband's resolve to fight for rule of law, independence of judiciary and reinstatement of deposed judges of superior court.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Contempt of court

Contempt of court

Senior Bar member MD Tahir has approached the Lahore High Court in a contempt petition against President Pervez Musharraf. The petitioner argued that President Musharraf had made a statement saying Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was hatching a conspiring agai
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Rs 4.5 billion earmarked for Multan airport upgradation

Rs 4.5 billion earmarked for Multan airport upgradation

As part of its ongoing efforts aimed at upgradation of airports across the country, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has earmarked Rs 4.5 billion for further development of Multan airport, which will be upgraded to international status.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Chief executive Kuwaiti Bakri Energy meets minister

Chief executive Kuwaiti Bakri Energy meets minister

Chief Executive Bakri Energy Management System of Kuwait, Hussain Al-Shama called on Caretaker Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Ahsan Ullah Khan here on Wednesday and discussed investment potential in the petroleum sector.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Livestock Department train 630 male, female workers

Livestock Department train 630 male, female workers

The Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Department has trained 390 male livestock extension workers and 240 female under the strengthening of livestock services project being under taken by the government and the European Union (EU).
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Minister orders action against overcharging of fares

Minister orders action against overcharging of fares

Caretaker Sindh Minister for Transport, Arif Ali Khan Abbasi, has taken serious notice of fares overcharging by inter-city bus operators. The minister on the complaints of overcharging of fares by the bus operators has ordered the Provincial Transport Aut
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
India hopes Pakistan, Iran would attend naval chiefs conclave

India hopes Pakistan, Iran would attend naval chiefs conclave

India hopes Pakistan and Iran will attend regional naval chiefs conclave being held in February, 2008. Indian Navy in collaboration with Indian Ministry of External Affairs plans to host a regional naval chiefs conclave and international symposium on Indi
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Etihad to launch flights to Beijing

Etihad to launch flights to Beijing

Etihad Airways will launch flights from its Abu Dhabi home base to the Chinese capital of Beijing from March next year. An announcement to this effect was made by the Airline here on Wednesday.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Annual Urs of Abdullah Shah Ghazi from December 31

Annual Urs of Abdullah Shah Ghazi from December 31

The Annual Urs of Saint Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi, at Clifton, will be celebrated from 20th to 23rd Zil-Hijj, 1428 Hijri ie 31st December 2007 to 2nd January-2008 in a befitting manner, under the administrative control of Auqaf Department, Government of
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Cheques distributed among families of Karsaz victims

Cheques distributed among families of Karsaz victims

The Nazim, SITE Town, Izharuddin Ahmed, on Wednesday distributed compensation cheques among the heirs of Karsaz tragedy victims. Ahmed along with the naib nazim visited homes of the victims in the SITE Town, expressed condolence with families over deaths
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
PSO stock position improving

PSO stock position improving

The overall stock situation of POL products with Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has improved considerably at its depots and outlets in all the four provinces, including NWFP. According to PSO spokesman here on Wednesday, the stock position will further improve
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Polls' code of conduct being violated openly

Polls' code of conduct being violated openly

As election campaign has hit Karachi in a full swing the political parties and independent candidates have, by and large, appeared to be less respectful of the Code of Conduct (CoC) for General Elections, 2008 issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Two foreign observers arrive in Multan

Two foreign observers arrive in Multan

Two international observers, Kelley Wright, of USA, and Isa Matavo, of Mission for International Election Observations (MIEO) (Uganda), have arrived here on Wednesday to monitor the January 8 general elections and the campaign in three divisions of Multan
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Sialkot district in grip of election fever

Sialkot district in grip of election fever

Sialkot district is in the grip of elections fever with contestants wooing the electorate by corner meetings, personal meetings and door-to-door canvassing. The polling campaign is further intensified in both rural and urban areas of the district.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
PTI to observe black day on January 8: Imran

PTI to observe black day on January 8: Imran

Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has announced that his party will observe a black day on the general election day and also planned to protest the fraud elections. He told a press conference on Wednesday that participation in the general
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
All set to hold free, fair polls: ECP

All set to hold free, fair polls: ECP

The Election Commission of Pakistan is taking necessary steps with the co-operation of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to ensure holding free and fair elections in the country on January 8, said Chief Election Commissioner Qazi Muhammad Fa
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Embargo on chronic ST defaulters

Embargo on chronic ST defaulters

In a move that is reflective also of large-scale evasion of sales tax in the country, the Federal Bureau of Revenue has decided to impose an embargo, including stoppage of clearance from factories, on taxpayers from whom recovery of Sales Tax arrears has
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
The need to energise the dairy sector

The need to energise the dairy sector

A training course on milk preservation, processing and value added product manufacturing at the Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam, occasioned highlighting of important issues pertaining to the dairy sector.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Correcting urban bias

Correcting urban bias

The developing world is characterised by sharp inequalities between different classes and regions in terms of access to income, education and health opportunities. These inequalities give rise to deep cleavages within a society.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Help for immigrants divides US congregations

Help for immigrants divides US congregations

He doesn't speak Spanish and has no idea what America should do about illegal immigration, but Rev. Larry Kreps knows he's now on a list somewhere of people willing to help illegal immigrants in a time of crisis.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
Danger bells are ringing

Danger bells are ringing

Somehow, we as a nation continue to entertain some wrong presumption despite suffering and paying pretty heavy prices over the years. The most glaring and classical example, to say the least, is the presumption that USA is an old ally and a friend of Paki
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
What they are saying?

What they are saying?

Leaders of PPP and PML(N) and twice former Prime Ministers each Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and Mian Nawaz Sharif are spearheading the election campaign of their respective parties.But,somehow,they stand debarred from becoming the Prime Minister for the third
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold and platinum soar

US MIDDAY: gold and platinum soar

Gold soared to a one-month peak in US trade on Wednesday, driven by strong oil prices and a weak dollar, and platinum hit record highs on lingering supply concerns. Trading volumes were thin.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper up

US MIDDAY: copper up

US copper futures headed higher early on Wednesday, with another positive session in Shanghai overnight fuelling the early advance, analysts said. "It's the same situation. There's either anticipation or actual Chinese buying back in the market," said Fra
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans jump

US MIDDAY: soyabeans jump

Soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade soared 3 percent to a fresh 34-year high on Wednesday, led by a sharp rally overnight to record highs in several Asian vegetable oil markets, traders said. "We're following Asia today. The Dalian and Malaysia
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn surge

US MIDDAY: corn surge

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade leaped to an 11-year high on Wednesday following a surge in soya to 34-year highs, traders said. "It's all coming out of the bean complex. Soyaoil can't find any sellers, so it is taking off," a trader said.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat higher

US MIDDAY: wheat higher

Soft red winter wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were higher at midsession on Wednesday in a rebound from Monday's declines, led by a jump in soyabean futures above $12 per bushel, traders said.
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar up

US MIDDAY: sugar up

Raw sugar futures shot up to their highest level in about 10 months in early trade Wednesday on speculative fund buying as the market performed strongly after a long holiday weekend, brokers said. ICE Futures electronic March sugar contract was up 0.07 ce
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa and coffee down

US MIDDAY: cocoa and coffee down

Cocoa futures stumbled sharply in early trade on Wednesday as fund liquidation and profit-taking dragged the market down after it hit five-month highs last week, brokers said. The coffee market edged lower in quiet business after the long Christmas holida
Published 27 Dec, 2007 12:00am