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Print - 2008-02-10
Alliance of civilisation and culture stressed

Alliance of civilisation and culture stressed

Pakistan and Turkey should take mutual steps to build an strong alliance of civilisation and cultures between the countries, Engin Soysal, Turkish Ambassador, said at a seminar on Saturday. The seminar held at the Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) title
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Bomb scare at Karachi Club

Bomb scare at Karachi Club

A bomb scare created panic at Karachi Club situated at Muhammad Bin Qasim road near Sindh chief minister's house on Saturday night. Artillery Maidan police said a caller informed the staff at club at 8pm that a bomb had been planted somewhere in the build
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Suicide bombers entered cities: NCMC

Suicide bombers entered cities: NCMC

National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC) on Saturday alerted all provincial governments, Chief Commissioner of Islamabad and the police department that three alleged suicide bombers belonging to Baitullah Mehsud group have entered various cities from Dera I
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Myanmar junta to hold elections in 2010

Myanmar junta to hold elections in 2010

Myanmar's military government said on Saturday it would hold a referendum on a new constitution in May followed by multi-party elections in 2010, a move dismissed as worthless by the opposition without the release of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Kinnow exports may fetch $100 million: PHDEB

Kinnow exports may fetch $100 million: PHDEB

As compared to last year, exports of kinnow are likely to fetch $100 million this year, thereby exceeding last year''s exports by 30 percent to 40 percent, a spokesman for the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Board (PHDEB) told Business Rec
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Kinnow exports may fetch $100 million: PHDEB

Kinnow exports may fetch $100 million: PHDEB

As compared to last year, exports of kinnow are likely to fetch $100 million this year, thereby exceeding last year's exports by 30 percent to 40 percent, a spokesman for the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Board (PHDEB) told Business Reco
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Kinnow exports may fetch $100 million: PHDEB

Kinnow exports may fetch $100 million: PHDEB

As compared to last year, exports of kinnow are likely to fetch $100 million this year, thereby exceeding last year's exports by 30 percent to 40 percent, a spokesman for the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Board (PHDEB) told Business Reco
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Time running out for Indian nuclear deal: US envoy

Time running out for Indian nuclear deal: US envoy

The US ambassador to India has warned New Delhi it could be now or never for the controversial India-US nuclear technology deal, saying it was unlikely to be offered again.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Time running out for Indian nuclear deal: US envoy

Time running out for Indian nuclear deal: US envoy

The US ambassador to India has warned New Delhi it could be now or never for the controversial India-US nuclear technology deal, saying it was unlikely to be offered again.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Turkish lawmakers lift headscarf ban

Turkish lawmakers lift headscarf ban

Turkish lawmakers voted overwhelmingly on Saturday in favour of lifting a ban on Islamic headscarves at universities, defying a mass rally protesting the move as a threat to secularism.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Turkish lawmakers lift headscarf ban

Turkish lawmakers lift headscarf ban

Turkish lawmakers voted overwhelmingly on Saturday in favour of lifting a ban on Islamic headscarves at universities, defying a mass rally protesting the move as a threat to secularism.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Palm oil import cost up by 99 percent

Palm oil import cost up by 99 percent

Because of its soaring prices in the world market the cost of importing palm oil went up by 99 percent during December 2007 as compared to December 2006, said traders on Saturday.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Palm oil import cost up by 99 percent

Palm oil import cost up by 99 percent

Because of its soaring prices in the world market the cost of importing palm oil went up by 99 percent during December 2007 as compared to December 2006, said traders on Saturday.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Palm oil import cost up by 99 percent

Palm oil import cost up by 99 percent

Because of its soaring prices in the world market the cost of importing palm oil went up by 99 percent during December 2007 as compared to December 2006, said traders on Saturday.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
No chance of any edible oil crisis: FFC

No chance of any edible oil crisis: FFC

The Federal Food Committee Chairman has categorically denied that any edible oil crisis was looming in the country, saying that there were sufficient stocks of the commodity.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
No chance of any edible oil crisis: FFC

No chance of any edible oil crisis: FFC

The Federal Food Committee Chairman has categorically denied that any edible oil crisis was looming in the country, saying that there were sufficient stocks of the commodity.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
No chance of any edible oil crisis: FFC

No chance of any edible oil crisis: FFC

The Federal Food Committee Chairman has categorically denied that any edible oil crisis was looming in the country, saying that there were sufficient stocks of the commodity.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Blast damages Sui-Karachi gas pipeline

Blast damages Sui-Karachi gas pipeline

Some unknown persons have caused ruptures in the Sui-Karachi 20" diameter gas pipeline by an explosive device. However, the supply of gas to Karachi would not be affected. Police said the explosive material was planted at the Sui-Karachi gas pipeline at G
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Transit trade data: FBR team to confer with Afghan customs officials

Transit trade data: FBR team to confer with Afghan customs officials

A delegation of customs officials will visit Kabul to meet their counterpart for online reconciliation of transit trade data between the customs authorities of the two countries. According to an announcement of the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) on Satur
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Transit trade data: FBR team to confer with Afghan customs officials

Transit trade data: FBR team to confer with Afghan customs officials

A delegation of customs officials will visit Kabul to meet their counterpart for online reconciliation of transit trade data between the customs authorities of the two countries. According to an announcement of the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) on Satur
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Transit trade data: FBR team to confer with Afghan customs officials

Transit trade data: FBR team to confer with Afghan customs officials

A delegation of customs officials will visit Kabul to meet their counterpart for online reconciliation of transit trade data between the customs authorities of the two countries. According to an announcement of the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) on Satur
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan rejects claim al Qaeda, Taliban leaders on its soil

Pakistan rejects claim al Qaeda, Taliban leaders on its soil

Pakistan on Saturday dismissed a senior US official's assertion that al Qaeda and Taliban leaders Osama bin Laden and Mullah Mohammad Omar were operating from its tribal areas. "The claim by an unnamed official is baseless," said Foreign Ministry spokesma
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan rejects claim al Qaeda, Taliban leaders on its soil

Pakistan rejects claim al Qaeda, Taliban leaders on its soil

Pakistan on Saturday dismissed a senior US official's assertion that al Qaeda and Taliban leaders Osama bin Laden and Mullah Mohammad Omar were operating from its tribal areas. "The claim by an unnamed official is baseless," said Foreign Ministry spokesma
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Soomro asks officials to open more routes

Soomro asks officials to open more routes

Caretaker Prime Minister Muhammadmian Soomro has asked officials concerned to open more trade routes with India to facilitate export of cement and other products to the neighbouring country.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Soomro asks officials to open more routes

Soomro asks officials to open more routes

Caretaker Prime Minister Muhammadmian Soomro has asked officials concerned to open more trade routes with India to facilitate export of cement and other products to the neighbouring country.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Soomro asks officials to open more routes

Soomro asks officials to open more routes

Caretaker Prime Minister Muhammadmian Soomro has asked officials concerned to open more trade routes with India to facilitate export of cement and other products to the neighbouring country.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (February 09, 2008) and the forecast for Sunday (February 10, 2008).
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Your rupee last month

Your rupee last month

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (January 02 to 31, 2008)

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
FBR forms three teams for workforce rationalisation

FBR forms three teams for workforce rationalisation

The Federal Board of Revenue has constituted three teams headed by senior tax officials for the rationalisation of 25,000 workforce at the Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs), Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) and Model Customs Collectorates (MCCs).
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (February 09, 2008) and for Sunday (February 10, 2008).
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
FBR forms three teams for workforce rationalisation

FBR forms three teams for workforce rationalisation

The Federal Board of Revenue has constituted three teams headed by senior tax officials for the rationalisation of 25,000 workforce at the Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs), Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) and Model Customs Collectorates (MCCs).
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
FBR forms three teams for workforce rationalisation

FBR forms three teams for workforce rationalisation

The Federal Board of Revenue has constituted three teams headed by senior tax officials for the rationalisation of 25,000 workforce at the Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs), Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) and Model Customs Collectorates (MCCs).
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
''Rice regulatory body'' to be set up to promote export

''Rice regulatory body'' to be set up to promote export

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) is planning to set up a ''rice regulatory body'' to promote its sales in international market, sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
'Rice regulatory body' to be set up to promote export

'Rice regulatory body' to be set up to promote export

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) is planning to set up a 'rice regulatory body' to promote its sales in international market, sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
'Rice regulatory body' to be set up to promote export

'Rice regulatory body' to be set up to promote export

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) is planning to set up a 'rice regulatory body' to promote its sales in international market, sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
World Economic Crisis-III: there''s no way to go but up

World Economic Crisis-III: there''s no way to go but up

Pakistan finds itself at the end of its tether. With resources dwindling, options limited, and problems on the rise, Pakistan''s friends find it hard to predict her future - and a failed state label would be only too easy to affix, but hard to justify. Th
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
World Economic Crisis-III: there's no way to go but up

World Economic Crisis-III: there's no way to go but up

Pakistan finds itself at the end of its tether. With resources dwindling, options limited, and problems on the rise, Pakistan's friends find it hard to predict her future - and a failed state label would be only too easy to affix, but hard to justify. Thi
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
World Economic Crisis-III: there's no way to go but up

World Economic Crisis-III: there's no way to go but up

Pakistan finds itself at the end of its tether. With resources dwindling, options limited, and problems on the rise, Pakistan's friends find it hard to predict her future - and a failed state label would be only too easy to affix, but hard to justify. Thi
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Salaried class tax deduction formula may be revised

Salaried class tax deduction formula may be revised

The Federal Board of Revenue may revise the formula for deduction of income tax from salaried class - government, semi-government and private sector employees to improve revenue collection. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that salary is
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Salaried class tax deduction formula may be revised

Salaried class tax deduction formula may be revised

The Federal Board of Revenue may revise the formula for deduction of income tax from salaried class - government, semi-government and private sector employees to improve revenue collection. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that salary is
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Salaried class tax deduction formula may be revised

Salaried class tax deduction formula may be revised

The Federal Board of Revenue may revise the formula for deduction of income tax from salaried class - government, semi-government and private sector employees to improve revenue collection. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that salary is
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
G7 finance ministers see growing risks to world economy

G7 finance ministers see growing risks to world economy

Top world finance ministers warned Saturday that the global economy faces growing threats from a US housing slump and credit crunch and said they were ready to take remedial action if needed.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
G7 finance ministers see growing risks to world economy

G7 finance ministers see growing risks to world economy

Top world finance ministers warned Saturday that the global economy faces growing threats from a US housing slump and credit crunch and said they were ready to take remedial action if needed.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
G7 finance ministers see growing risks to world economy

G7 finance ministers see growing risks to world economy

Top world finance ministers warned Saturday that the global economy faces growing threats from a US housing slump and credit crunch and said they were ready to take remedial action if needed.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
SPI up by 12.04 percent

SPI up by 12.04 percent

The weekly inflation, measured through ''Sensitive Price Indicator'', was up by 12.04 percent for the week ended on February, 7, 2008 over the same period of last year, the reason being surge in prices of kitchen items, said Federal Bureau of Statistic on
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
SPI up by 12.04 percent

SPI up by 12.04 percent

The weekly inflation, measured through 'Sensitive Price Indicator', was up by 12.04 percent for the week ended on February, 7, 2008 over the same period of last year, the reason being surge in prices of kitchen items, said Federal Bureau of Statistic on S
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
SPI up by 12.04 percent

SPI up by 12.04 percent

The weekly inflation, measured through 'Sensitive Price Indicator', was up by 12.04 percent for the week ended on February, 7, 2008 over the same period of last year, the reason being surge in prices of kitchen items, said Federal Bureau of Statistic on S
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar turns lower in money market

THE RUPEE: dollar turns lower in money market

Recovery phase was seen on the currency market at the week-end as the rupee managed to gain modestly against dollar in both open and interbank market, dealers said. The rupee picked up three paisa in the interbank market against dollar at 62.83 and 62.85
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar turns lower in money market

THE RUPEE: dollar turns lower in money market

Recovery phase was seen on the currency market at the week-end as the rupee managed to gain modestly against dollar in both open and interbank market, dealers said. The rupee picked up three paisa in the interbank market against dollar at 62.83 and 62.85
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
President administers oath to IHC Chief Justice

President administers oath to IHC Chief Justice

President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday administered oath of office to Justice Sardar Mohammad Aslam as Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court. The ceremony was attended by Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar and other Judges of the Supreme Court and members o
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
President administers oath to IHC Chief Justice

President administers oath to IHC Chief Justice

President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday administered oath of office to Justice Sardar Mohammad Aslam as Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court. The ceremony was attended by Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar and other Judges of the Supreme Court and members o
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
27 die in suicide attack on ANP rally

27 die in suicide attack on ANP rally

At least 27 people were killed and 50 injured in a suicide attack on a public meeting of a candidate of Awami National Party in Shabqadar, district Charsadda. The victims are the workers of ANP who gathered to attend a public meeting of Bashir Khan Omarza
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
27 die in suicide attack on ANP rally

27 die in suicide attack on ANP rally

At least 27 people were killed and 50 injured in a suicide attack on a public meeting of a candidate of Awami National Party in Shabqadar, district Charsadda. The victims are the workers of ANP who gathered to attend a public meeting of Bashir Khan Omarza
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Yahoo to reject Microsoft bid: report

Yahoo to reject Microsoft bid: report

Internet giant Yahoo''s board has decided to reject Microsoft''s take-over bid, saying its 44.6 billion dollar offer "massively undervalues" Yahoo, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Yahoo to reject Microsoft bid: report

Yahoo to reject Microsoft bid: report

Internet giant Yahoo's board has decided to reject Microsoft's take-over bid, saying its 44.6 billion dollar offer "massively undervalues" Yahoo, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Yahoo to reject Microsoft bid: report

Yahoo to reject Microsoft bid: report

Internet giant Yahoo's board has decided to reject Microsoft's take-over bid, saying its 44.6 billion dollar offer "massively undervalues" Yahoo, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Police said to identify four Germans in terrorist camps

Police said to identify four Germans in terrorist camps

Police have identified four men from Germany who are undergoing training in terrorist-run camps in the lawless border region between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the German magazine Der Spiegel said Saturday. Federal police were trying to prevent the Islamis
Published 10 Feb, 2008 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 Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Police said to identify four Germans in terrorist camps

Police said to identify four Germans in terrorist camps

Police have identified four men from Germany who are undergoing training in terrorist-run camps in the lawless border region between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the German magazine Der Spiegel said Saturday. Federal police were trying to prevent the Islamis
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
World currencies and dollar

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (February 09, 2008).

Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Six die in Colombia plane crash

Six die in Colombia plane crash

Six members of Colombia's military were killed on Saturday when their plane crashed over a jungle area in the southern part of the country where leftist rebels control wide areas, the government said.
Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am
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