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Print - 2008-02-19
Polling officer arrested

Polling officer arrested

Police on Monday arrested Ferozdin Kalhoro, a polling officer at polling station no 14, in Constituency NA-206, Old Larkana-4, set up in Iqra Primary School, Qambar, on the order of District Returning Officer (DRO), Imdad Hussain Khoso, following recovery
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
IBP convocation on February 23

IBP convocation on February 23

The Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP) Convocation 2008 will be held at its premises here on February 23. An announcement here said that the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Dr Shamshad Akhtar, will chair the ceremony.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Peaceful polling held in Balochistan

Peaceful polling held in Balochistan

Polling began at 8:00 am and closed at 5:00 pm (PST) under tight security across Balochistan on Monday. The overall electioneering process remained peaceful, however, some hand-grenade and bomb blasts reported in a few places in the provincial capital and
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Flaws in electoral lists cause hardships to voters, polling staff

Flaws in electoral lists cause hardships to voters, polling staff

Voters and polling staff faced tremendous difficulties in finding names of the eligible voters in the new electoral lists at various polling stations in NA-2 and NA-4. A large number of voters were seen arguing with polling staff at Government High School
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Only 24 percent people cast votes in Sialkot

Only 24 percent people cast votes in Sialkot

The percentage of casting of vote at different city's polling stations remained at 22 to 24 percent, while very thin appearance of male and female voters was witnessed at polling stations.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Voters want peace, resolution of problems

Voters want peace, resolution of problems

People hailing from different walks of life who cast their votes in the general elections here on Monday expressed optimism that the elected governments which will emerge at federal and provincial levels will strive for maintenance of law and order and so
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Angry voters vow to take to streets if polls rigged

Angry voters vow to take to streets if polls rigged

In country's political hub Lahore, an angry crowd gathers at a polling station, claiming they have been robbed of their votes and vowing mass street protests if Monday's elections are rigged.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Voter lists full of mistakes

Voter lists full of mistakes

Voters lists issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan were found full of mistakes and there were also duplication of voters' names, which created problems and confusion for the voters as well as polling staff in general elections on Monday.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Polling in Lahore peaceful with moderate turn out

Polling in Lahore peaceful with moderate turn out

Polling for 12 National Assembly and 23 Punjab Assembly seats was held on Monday without traditional hustle and bustle amid stringent security measures adopted by law-enforcing agencies.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Polling staff expresses satisfaction

Polling staff expresses satisfaction

The presiding officers, polling officers and their assistants at six different polling stations in Karachi city told UPP correspondent that they had received lunch as provided by the Pakistan Election Commission and the arrangements made for them to facil
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Polling in Karachi held peacefully

Polling in Karachi held peacefully

Polling for the national and provincial assemblies elections concluded peacefully in the city, with no complaints of rigging, manipulation or acts of lawlessness. Karachi has 20 seats in the National Assembly and 42 seats in the Sindh Assembly.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Transport remains thin on poll day

Transport remains thin on poll day

Public and private transport on Monday remained thin and the city's major arteries wore a deserted look during whole poll day. Since early morning, the thinnest public transport was witnessed plying on city's roads because about 80 percent of buses and mi
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
ECP makes history: entire election staff paid in advance

ECP makes history: entire election staff paid in advance

It was for the first time in the history of the Election Commission of Pakistan that the entire staff, hired from different organisations for election duty, was paid cash in advance. Total amount disbursed was Rs 375 million.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
ECP makes history: entire election staff paid in advance

ECP makes history: entire election staff paid in advance

It was for the first time in the history of the Election Commission of Pakistan that the entire staff, hired from different organisations for election duty, was paid cash in advance. Total amount disbursed was Rs 375 million.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Polling in Rawalpindi largely peaceful despite small skirmishes

Polling in Rawalpindi largely peaceful despite small skirmishes

In spite of small skirmishes and firing incidents polling ended by and large in peaceful manner in Rawalpindi and threats of suicide bombing and violence affected the overall turn out of the 9th general elections held on Monday, which remained low.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Votes polled with a hope of change

Votes polled with a hope of change

"I polled my vote against the status quo with a hope to bring a change. Because, I want a change through ballot - one that can ensure peace, stability and justice in Pakistan," said Nida Nisar, a 19-year old girl belonging to Rawalpindi.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Main players of general elections

Main players of general elections

Pakistan goes to the polls on Monday, with President Pervez Musharraf's allies seeking to win another term in office in the face of stiff competition from opposition parties. Here are short profiles of the major figures:
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Over two dozen injured in poll-related violence

Over two dozen injured in poll-related violence

More than two dozen people injured in poll-related violence in Faisalabad district during Monday polling despite being, what the official said, foolproof security measures in place. However, apart from these violent incidents, polling process in most cons
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
District naib nazim shot dead

District naib nazim shot dead

District government's Naib Nazim, Asif Saeed was shot dead here in NA-93 over 'political rivalry', said police on Monday. Police said the incident took place in village 383 JB here. Some supporters of rival political party opened fire at the naib nazim an
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
400 cotton bales gutted

400 cotton bales gutted

Some 400 cotton bales were gutted as fire erupted at a ginning factory near here late on Sunday night. A fire erupted at Rafiq Cotton factory at Pull Raangu. As a result, some 400 cotton bales, worth over Rs 5 million, were reduced to ashes.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
APHC satisfied with elections in Pakistan

APHC satisfied with elections in Pakistan

In occupied Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has expressed confidence that a strong and stable Pakistan is imperative to bring a just solution to the Kashmir dispute.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Ballot papers snatched from polling staff

Ballot papers snatched from polling staff

Some unknown armed men snatched ballot papers from polling staff soon after the start of polling process on Monday. According to eye witness, unidentified gunmen stormed into eight polling stations set up in NA-224 Badin and after taking the staff hostage
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Suspect held, arms recovered

Suspect held, arms recovered

Police arrested a suspect near a polling station and recovered a Kalashnikov and 30 rounds from his possession, SP Habibullah Sherani told media-men here on Monday. The suspect was identified as Abdul Sattar Nasar. He was handed over to police for investi
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Two groups clash at Thatta district polling station

Two groups clash at Thatta district polling station

The supporters of Sherazi Group and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Monday clashed with each other at Punho Chang near here on Monday. Major Atif of Rangers reached the scene and took the situation under control.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Moot on climate change at Brasilia from today

Moot on climate change at Brasilia from today

According to a report reaching here the Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment, is organising the G-8 Climate Change Dialogue in Brasilia from February 19 to 21.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Tinplate price up Rs 4,500 per ton

Tinplate price up Rs 4,500 per ton

Local manufacturers have substantially enhanced tinplate price by Rs 4,500 per ton. Market sources told Geo News that following the recent price-hike tinplate price has reached to a new record level. They attributed this swing in the local price to
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Tinplate price up Rs 4,500 per ton

Tinplate price up Rs 4,500 per ton

Local manufacturers have substantially enhanced tinplate price by Rs 4,500 per ton. Market sources told Geo News that following the recent price-hike tinplate price has reached to a new record level. They attributed this swing in the local price to
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Tinplate price up Rs 4,500 per ton

Tinplate price up Rs 4,500 per ton

Local manufacturers have substantially enhanced tinplate price by Rs 4,500 per ton. Market sources told Geo News that following the recent price-hike tinplate price has reached to a new record level. They attributed this swing in the local price to
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Ringleader jailed for plot to behead UK Muslim soldier

Ringleader jailed for plot to behead UK Muslim soldier

The ringleader of a plot to behead a Muslim soldier in the British army "like a pig" and release a video of the murder to the media was jailed on Monday for at least 14 years. Parviz Khan, 37, was described in court as a violent Islamic extremist who want
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
APDM holds demonstration in Lahore

APDM holds demonstration in Lahore

All Parties Democratic Movement (APDM) held a demonstration here at Muslim Town Morr on Monday as a part of its election boycott campaign. The procession led by APDM leaders Liaquat Baloch and Farid Ahmad Paracha was attended by dozens of activists of the
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Hashmi condemns killing of PML-N workers

Hashmi condemns killing of PML-N workers

Senior Vice President Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Makhdoom Javed Hashmi vehemently condemning the murder of party workers in Sialkot, Lahore, and Dera Ghazi Khan in poll-related violence has said that the government miserably fail to protect life and
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Nawaz, family members cast vote at Islamia College polling station

Nawaz, family members cast vote at Islamia College polling station

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif along with his brother and party president Shahbaz Sharif and other members of his family cast his in a polling station set up at Islamia College Railway Road, amid vocifero
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
US senator meets Nawaz Sharif

US senator meets Nawaz Sharif

The United States Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, co-chair of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus met patron of PML-N Mian Nawaz Sharif on Monday and discussed election related matters. Sources in the PML-N told Business Recorder that the US Senato
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Benazir's ghost hangs over polls

Benazir's ghost hangs over polls

The spirit of slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto hung over elections on Monday as supporters vowed to complete her mission through the ballot box. Benazir's assassination in a December gun attack and suicide bombing overshadowed the election and cause
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Ministry of Science fails to attract manpower

Ministry of Science fails to attract manpower

The Ministry of Science and Technology has failed to attract and retain competitive manpower and a total of 155 sanctioned posts are still vacant in its various organisations.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Sheikh Rasheed sees hung parliament

Sheikh Rasheed sees hung parliament

Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, former railway minister and PML-Q candidate from NA-55 and 56, has predicted a hung parliament saying that no political party will get absolute majority resulting in very short-term government.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Sherpao foresees coalition governments in centre, provinces

Sherpao foresees coalition governments in centre, provinces

Chairman PPP (Sherpao) and Former Interior Minister Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Monday said that he foresees coalition governments both in the centre and in Frontier Province in the wake of February 18 elections.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Soomro casts vote in Jacobabad

Soomro casts vote in Jacobabad

Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammadmian Soomro cast his vote in Jacobabad on Monday morning. He cast his vote at the polling booth No 2 at the Commercial Institute Jacobabad Polling Station. The Presiding Officer apprised him of the turn out of the voters a
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Election officer held over missing ballot papers

Election officer held over missing ballot papers

Police arrested an election official on Monday after complaints from voters that hundreds of ballot papers were missing from their polling station, police said. The incident happened in Shikarpur town in Sindh province as voting began in the country's cru
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Over 12 injured, 24 arrested in poll clashes

Over 12 injured, 24 arrested in poll clashes

Despite watertight security for general elections, clashes between activists of different political parties took place in Karachi on Monday in which at least 12 people were injured and 24 were arrested.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
IGP, Home Secretary inspect security arrangements

IGP, Home Secretary inspect security arrangements

The Inspector-General of Police, Sindh, Azhar Ali Farooqi, along with Provincial Home Secretary Arif Khan, visited various areas of the city on Monday and monitored the security arrangements and deployment of forces.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Pak-Afghan border sealed for elections

Pak-Afghan border sealed for elections

The two main border posts between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been closed as a security measure during Pakistan's parliamentary elections on Monday, officials said. The Torkham and Spin Boldak posts, used by thousands of people daily, were shut on the r
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Pak-Afghan border sealed for elections

Pak-Afghan border sealed for elections

The two main border posts between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been closed as a security measure during Pakistan's parliamentary elections on Monday, officials said. The Torkham and Spin Boldak posts, used by thousands of people daily, were shut on the r
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Merkel to press banking issues with Liechtenstein

Merkel to press banking issues with Liechtenstein

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday she planned to discuss banking regulation with the prime minister of Liechtenstein at a meeting in Berlin this week following an unprecedented fraud scandal focused on the tiny principality.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Thousands of Hong Kong factories in China may close

Thousands of Hong Kong factories in China may close

Up to 14,000 Hong Kong-owned factories in southern China may close in the next few months, in part due to the crippling winter weather that hit the nation earlier in February, a report said Monday.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
UK manufacturers surviving credit crunch

UK manufacturers surviving credit crunch

British manufacturers are so far surviving the credit crunch with banks still lending to industry at competitive rates even as commodity prices soar, the head of the Engineering Employers' Federation told Reuters on Monday.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan rates very highly on State Street models

Pakistan rates very highly on State Street models

Stock market investors should be overweight in Pakistan, where election-related uncertainty has overshadowed the country''s attractive prospects, a strategist with State Street Global Advisors said on Monday.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan rates very highly on State Street models

Pakistan rates very highly on State Street models

Stock market investors should be overweight in Pakistan, where election-related uncertainty has overshadowed the country's attractive prospects, a strategist with State Street Global Advisors said on Monday.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan rates very highly on State Street models

Pakistan rates very highly on State Street models

Stock market investors should be overweight in Pakistan, where election-related uncertainty has overshadowed the country's attractive prospects, a strategist with State Street Global Advisors said on Monday.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Etihad Air sees passenger lift on Middle East boom

Etihad Air sees passenger lift on Middle East boom

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways expects to carry 30 percent more passengers this year and said strong demand in the Middle East would help it withstand any drop in global travel on the back of a economic slowdown.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Israel lashes out at top UN humanitarian official

Israel lashes out at top UN humanitarian official

Israel hit out at the top UN humanitarian affairs official, John Holmes, on Monday suggesting he failed to clearly blame "terrorists" for attacks on the Jewish state.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Ghinva, Khuhro altercation

Ghinva, Khuhro altercation

Ghinva Bhutto Monday charged Presiding Officer of the polling stations 11 and 12 of the constituency NA-204, Larkana-I with favouring PPP voters to cast their votes without NIC and stopping PPP(SB) workers from casting votes by raising objections. Ghinva
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Ghinva, Khuhro altercation

Ghinva, Khuhro altercation

Ghinva Bhutto Monday charged Presiding Officer of the polling stations 11 and 12 of the constituency NA-204, Larkana-I with favouring PPP voters to cast their votes without NIC and stopping PPP(SB) workers from casting votes by raising objections. Ghinva
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Makhdoom Amin alleges rigging

Makhdoom Amin alleges rigging

Senior Vice-Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party Makhdoom Amin Fahim has alleged rigging in the polling in different parts of the country.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Edhi deprived of right to vote

Edhi deprived of right to vote

Maulana Abdus Sattar Edhi could not cast his vote in the national polls on Monday. He could not find his name in the voters' list when he arrived at the designated polling booth to cast his vote. He asked the official at the booth to locate his name, but
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Edhi deprived of right to vote

Edhi deprived of right to vote

Maulana Abdus Sattar Edhi could not cast his vote in the national polls on Monday. He could not find his name in the voters' list when he arrived at the designated polling booth to cast his vote. He asked the official at the booth to locate his name, but
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
14 killed, 100 injured

14 killed, 100 injured

At least 14 people were killed and nearly 100 injured in election-related violence across Pakistan, officials said on Monday. Nine of the deaths came on election day itself while five died in a shooting on the eve of polling in the country's political hub
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
14 killed, 100 injured

14 killed, 100 injured

At least 14 people were killed and nearly 100 injured in election-related violence across Pakistan, officials said on Monday. Nine of the deaths came on election day itself while five died in a shooting on the eve of polling in the country's political hub
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Tough job ahead for elected government on economic front

Tough job ahead for elected government on economic front

Election 2008, has set a tone for paying farewell bid to the economic team in the coming weeks. The elected government will like to get rid of sitting economic managers who majority believes lack a vision to take prudent economic decisions.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Tough job ahead for elected government on economic front

Tough job ahead for elected government on economic front

Election 2008, has set a tone for paying farewell bid to the economic team in the coming weeks. The elected government will like to get rid of sitting economic managers who majority believes lack a vision to take prudent economic decisions.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Tough job ahead for elected government on economic front

Tough job ahead for elected government on economic front

Election 2008, has set a tone for paying farewell bid to the economic team in the coming weeks. The elected government will like to get rid of sitting economic managers who majority believes lack a vision to take prudent economic decisions.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
An extraordinary encounter with Musharraf

An extraordinary encounter with Musharraf

President Pervez Musharraf's spokesman on Sunday denied that the Pakistani leader made comments on February 18 elections that were attributed to him in an interview with Jemima Khan.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
An extraordinary encounter with Musharraf

An extraordinary encounter with Musharraf

President Pervez Musharraf's spokesman on Sunday denied that the Pakistani leader made comments on February 18 elections that were attributed to him in an interview with Jemima Khan.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Who stands to win or lose

Who stands to win or lose

The assassination of Benazir Bhutto sucked the oxygen out of campaigning in Pakistan for Monday's election that is meant to mark a transition to civilian-led democracy. No one has dared speak out as forcefully as Bhutto did against militancy and need for
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Hillary hopes to end Obama surge in Wisconsin

Hillary hopes to end Obama surge in Wisconsin

White House hopeful Hillary Clinton clashed with rival Barack Obama in Wisconsin Monday as she sought to regain momentum in the Democratic nomination race after a string of defeats.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Hillary hopes to end Obama surge in Wisconsin

Hillary hopes to end Obama surge in Wisconsin

White House hopeful Hillary Clinton clashed with rival Barack Obama in Wisconsin Monday as she sought to regain momentum in the Democratic nomination race after a string of defeats.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
CMD satisfied with voting process

CMD satisfied with voting process

The Election Monitoring Secretariat of the Centre for Media and Democracy (CMD) Pakistan in its preliminary release congratulates the nation on completion of the electoral process in a peaceful manner keeping in view the law and order situation of the cou
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
CMD satisfied with voting process

CMD satisfied with voting process

The Election Monitoring Secretariat of the Centre for Media and Democracy (CMD) Pakistan in its preliminary release congratulates the nation on completion of the electoral process in a peaceful manner keeping in view the law and order situation of the cou
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
PML-Q admits opposition lead

PML-Q admits opposition lead

Early results show opposition parties have made "big gains" in elections that could determine the future of President Pervez Musharraf, the former ruling party and officials said Tuesday.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
PML-Q admits opposition lead

PML-Q admits opposition lead

Early results show opposition parties have made "big gains" in elections that could determine the future of President Pervez Musharraf, the former ruling party and officials said Tuesday.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Electorates' expectations

Electorates' expectations

Polling is over, and people eagerly await the results to find out who won. Irrespective of forecasts or some wishful thinking, the common denominator of the voting public, (and the majority who did not cast their vote, whether or not their names appeared
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Electorates' expectations

Electorates' expectations

Polling is over, and people eagerly await the results to find out who won. Irrespective of forecasts or some wishful thinking, the common denominator of the voting public, (and the majority who did not cast their vote, whether or not their names appeared
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Vote flawed if PML-Q wins: US Senator

Vote flawed if PML-Q wins: US Senator

Pakistan's elections will be viewed as "totally discredited" if the party backing President Pervez Musharraf is declared victorious, an influential US senator on foreign affairs said Monday. Such election results would also trigger riots and raise questio
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Vote flawed if PML-Q wins: US Senator

Vote flawed if PML-Q wins: US Senator

Pakistan's elections will be viewed as "totally discredited" if the party backing President Pervez Musharraf is declared victorious, an influential US senator on foreign affairs said Monday. Such election results would also trigger riots and raise questio
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Big losers

Big losers

Pro-Musharraf ruling PML-Q bigwigs including Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain were defeated by their rivals in home constituencies, the electoral battlefields they have dominated for decades.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Big losers

Big losers

Pro-Musharraf ruling PML-Q bigwigs including Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain were defeated by their rivals in home constituencies, the electoral battlefields they have dominated for decades.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
President for acceptance of results gracefully

President for acceptance of results gracefully

President Pervez Musharraf on Monday greeted the nation over the holding of peaceful elections and urged the candidates to accept the results gracefully. "Instead of crying foul, we should all show magnanimity," he told the anchors of the PTV Election Cit
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
President for acceptance of results gracefully

President for acceptance of results gracefully

President Pervez Musharraf on Monday greeted the nation over the holding of peaceful elections and urged the candidates to accept the results gracefully. "Instead of crying foul, we should all show magnanimity," he told the anchors of the PTV Election Cit
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
It's PML-N in Punjab, PPP in Sindh

It's PML-N in Punjab, PPP in Sindh

Political allies of embattled President Pervez Musharraf are poised on edge of a crushing electoral defeat in crucial parliamentary elections, an exit poll and initial count showed after relatively peaceful balloting on Monday.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
It's PML-N in Punjab, PPP in Sindh

It's PML-N in Punjab, PPP in Sindh

Political allies of embattled President Pervez Musharraf are poised on edge of a crushing electoral defeat in crucial parliamentary elections, an exit poll and initial count showed after relatively peaceful balloting on Monday.
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (February 18,2008) and the forecast for Wednesday (February 19,2008).
Published 19 Feb, 2008 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 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
World currencies and euro

World currencies and euro

Value of the euro in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Tuesday (February 18,2008).
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Tuesday (February 18,2008).

Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Rio Tinto says talks continuing over 2008 iron ore prices

Rio Tinto says talks continuing over 2008 iron ore prices

Global miner Rio Tinto said Monday it was still discussing 2008 iron ore prices with customers after rival Vale of Brazil won a massive 65 percent increase from its Asian clients. Demand for iron ore has soared due to growing demand for steel led by a con
Published 19 Feb, 2008 12:00am
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