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Print - 2008-04-20
3.5 million bales cotton imported in August-March period

3.5 million bales cotton imported in August-March period

Cotton imports for August-March (2007-08) period amount to 3.5 million bales, which cost Rs 55 billion, while in the corresponding period of last year total imports had come to 1.9 million bales at a cost Rs 27 billion, it is learnt.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
3.5 million bales cotton imported in August-March period

3.5 million bales cotton imported in August-March period

Cotton imports for August-March (2007-08) period amount to 3.5 million bales, which cost Rs 55 billion, while in the corresponding period of last year total imports had come to 1.9 million bales at a cost Rs 27 billion, it is learnt.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
3.5 million bales cotton imported in August-March period

3.5 million bales cotton imported in August-March period

Cotton imports for August-March (2007-08) period amount to 3.5 million bales, which cost Rs 55 billion, while in the corresponding period of last year total imports had come to 1.9 million bales at a cost Rs 27 billion, it is learnt.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Iran says oil price too low at $115 a barrel

Iran says oil price too low at $115 a barrel

Even at 115 dollars a barrel, oil is priced too low, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in comments published on Saturday adding that the commodity "should find its real value".
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Iran says oil price too low at $115 a barrel

Iran says oil price too low at $115 a barrel

Even at 115 dollars a barrel, oil is priced too low, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in comments published on Saturday adding that the commodity "should find its real value".
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Iran says oil price too low at $115 a barrel

Iran says oil price too low at $115 a barrel

Even at 115 dollars a barrel, oil is priced too low, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in comments published on Saturday adding that the commodity "should find its real value".
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
New 2012 deadline set to rid world of chemical weapons

New 2012 deadline set to rid world of chemical weapons

A body set up to rid the world of chemical weapons agreed on Saturday a new global deadline of 2012, after admitting that Albania is the only country to have completely destroyed its stock.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
New 2012 deadline set to rid world of chemical weapons

New 2012 deadline set to rid world of chemical weapons

A body set up to rid the world of chemical weapons agreed on Saturday a new global deadline of 2012, after admitting that Albania is the only country to have completely destroyed its stock.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Afghan forces capture 68 Pakistanis

Afghan forces capture 68 Pakistanis

Afghan troops detained more than 60 Pakistanis in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province, a press release of the Afghan defence ministry said here on Saturday. "Personnel of Afghanistan National Army (ANA) arrested 68 Pakistanis, all of them unarmed fro
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Afghan forces capture 68 Pakistanis

Afghan forces capture 68 Pakistanis

Afghan troops detained more than 60 Pakistanis in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province, a press release of the Afghan defence ministry said here on Saturday. "Personnel of Afghanistan National Army (ANA) arrested 68 Pakistanis, all of them unarmed fro
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
PIA raises fuel surcharge in fares

PIA raises fuel surcharge in fares

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has increase the fuel surcharge owing to the soaring prices of the oil in international market, after which the PIA fares have also gone up.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
PIA raises fuel surcharge in fares

PIA raises fuel surcharge in fares

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has increase the fuel surcharge owing to the soaring prices of the oil in international market, after which the PIA fares have also gone up.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
PIA raises fuel surcharge in fares

PIA raises fuel surcharge in fares

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has increase the fuel surcharge owing to the soaring prices of the oil in international market, after which the PIA fares have also gone up.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Airbus, EADS stick to plans to sell German factories

Airbus, EADS stick to plans to sell German factories

European aircraft maker Airbus and its parent EADS are sticking to their plans to sell Airbus sites in Nordenham and Varel and an EADS site in Augsburg. "The goal to sell the factories has not changed," an Airbus spokeswoman said on Saturday.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Alliance Data ends $6.76 billion deal with Blackstone

Alliance Data ends $6.76 billion deal with Blackstone

Alliance Data Systems Corp said on Friday it terminated a $6.76 billion sale to Blackstone Group LP affiliates and has sued to win a $170 million business interruption payment. The failed deal is the latest leveraged buyout to buckle amid the global credi
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Bank Intesa denies report of role in bid for Alitalia

Bank Intesa denies report of role in bid for Alitalia

Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo denied a newspaper report on Saturday that it was part of a consortium ready to bid for airline Alitalia. Il Messaggero daily reported that Intesa was the leading bank in a consortium which comprised 40 percent banks, 20 perce
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Zardari hints at becoming Prime Minister

Zardari hints at becoming Prime Minister

Co-chairman Pakistan People's Party Asif Ali Zardari has announced that he will be taking part in the coming by-elections and that he can become a prime minister if need be. In his interview to a British news channel, Zardari said he and his sister Faryal
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Zardari hints at becoming Prime Minister

Zardari hints at becoming Prime Minister

Co-chairman Pakistan People's Party Asif Ali Zardari has announced that he will be taking part in the coming by-elections and that he can become a prime minister if need be. In his interview to a British news channel, Zardari said he and his sister Faryal
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan to boost trade ties with Islamic states: Dar

Pakistan to boost trade ties with Islamic states: Dar

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said Pakistan would work with brotherly Islamic countries to increase economic co-operation to promote trade and investment. He said this during separate meetings with ambassadors of Qatar, Jordan, and Muscat, who ca
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan to boost trade ties with Islamic states: Dar

Pakistan to boost trade ties with Islamic states: Dar

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said Pakistan would work with brotherly Islamic countries to increase economic co-operation to promote trade and investment. He said this during separate meetings with ambassadors of Qatar, Jordan, and Muscat, who ca
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan to boost trade ties with Islamic states: Dar

Pakistan to boost trade ties with Islamic states: Dar

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said Pakistan would work with brotherly Islamic countries to increase economic co-operation to promote trade and investment. He said this during separate meetings with ambassadors of Qatar, Jordan, and Muscat, who ca
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
ECC asks Finance to revisit subsidies

ECC asks Finance to revisit subsidies

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has given key role to the Finance Ministry to revisit subsidies on essential items, sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday. The ECC meeting on April 8 noted that position papers on
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
ECC asks Finance to revisit subsidies

ECC asks Finance to revisit subsidies

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has given key role to the Finance Ministry to revisit subsidies on essential items, sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday. The ECC meeting on April 8 noted that position papers on
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
ECC asks Finance to revisit subsidies

ECC asks Finance to revisit subsidies

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has given key role to the Finance Ministry to revisit subsidies on essential items, sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday. The ECC meeting on April 8 noted that position papers on
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
All ports, shipping policies to be reviewed: minister

All ports, shipping policies to be reviewed: minister

The Pakistan People''s Party (PPP)-led government will review all policies and issues related to the field of ports and shipping. This was stated by Naveed Qamar, Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping, Industries, Production and Privatisation, during hi
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
All ports, shipping policies to be reviewed: minister

All ports, shipping policies to be reviewed: minister

The Pakistan People's Party (PPP)-led government will review all policies and issues related to the field of ports and shipping. This was stated by Naveed Qamar, Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping, Industries, Production and Privatisation, during his
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
All ports, shipping policies to be reviewed: minister

All ports, shipping policies to be reviewed: minister

The Pakistan People's Party (PPP)-led government will review all policies and issues related to the field of ports and shipping. This was stated by Naveed Qamar, Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping, Industries, Production and Privatisation, during his
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
GLT units asked to file tax returns: FBR issues new rules

GLT units asked to file tax returns: FBR issues new rules

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed every person engaged in processing of un-manufactured tobacco for cigarette making to maintain tax record and file return to help control excise duty evasion in the cigarette industry.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
GLT units asked to file tax returns: FBR issues new rules

GLT units asked to file tax returns: FBR issues new rules

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed every person engaged in processing of un-manufactured tobacco for cigarette making to maintain tax record and file return to help control excise duty evasion in the cigarette industry.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
GLT units asked to file tax returns: FBR issues new rules

GLT units asked to file tax returns: FBR issues new rules

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed every person engaged in processing of un-manufactured tobacco for cigarette making to maintain tax record and file return to help control excise duty evasion in the cigarette industry.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
SPI up by 22.71 percent

SPI up by 22.71 percent

The inflation, measured through Sensitive Price Index (SPI) surged by 22.71 percent in the week ended on April 17 over the same period of last year owing to wild increase in the prices of essential commodities.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
SPI up by 22.71 percent

SPI up by 22.71 percent

The inflation, measured through Sensitive Price Index (SPI) surged by 22.71 percent in the week ended on April 17 over the same period of last year owing to wild increase in the prices of essential commodities.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
SPI up by 22.71 percent

SPI up by 22.71 percent

The inflation, measured through Sensitive Price Index (SPI) surged by 22.71 percent in the week ended on April 17 over the same period of last year owing to wild increase in the prices of essential commodities.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
100 small dams to be built in Balochistan: CDWP meeting on April 26

100 small dams to be built in Balochistan: CDWP meeting on April 26

The government will build 100 small dams in Balochistan as a plan of constructing first 20 dams, costing over Rs 2.15 billion in the province has been finalised by the Water and Power Ministry, sources told Business Recorder on Saturday.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
100 small dams to be built in Balochistan: CDWP meeting on April 26

100 small dams to be built in Balochistan: CDWP meeting on April 26

The government will build 100 small dams in Balochistan as a plan of constructing first 20 dams, costing over Rs 2.15 billion in the province has been finalised by the Water and Power Ministry, sources told Business Recorder on Saturday.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
100 small dams to be built in Balochistan: CDWP meeting on April 26

100 small dams to be built in Balochistan: CDWP meeting on April 26

The government will build 100 small dams in Balochistan as a plan of constructing first 20 dams, costing over Rs 2.15 billion in the province has been finalised by the Water and Power Ministry, sources told Business Recorder on Saturday.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Textile machinery imports decline by 22 percent

Textile machinery imports decline by 22 percent

Imports of textile machinery declined by 22 percent during eight months of current fiscal year due to crisis in the textile sector and high cost of doing business in the country, importers said.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Textile machinery imports decline by 22 percent

Textile machinery imports decline by 22 percent

Imports of textile machinery declined by 22 percent during eight months of current fiscal year due to crisis in the textile sector and high cost of doing business in the country, importers said.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Textile machinery imports decline by 22 percent

Textile machinery imports decline by 22 percent

Imports of textile machinery declined by 22 percent during eight months of current fiscal year due to crisis in the textile sector and high cost of doing business in the country, importers said.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (April 19, 2008) and the forecast for Sunday (April 20, 2008).
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Aitzaz withdraws decision to quit SCBA office

Aitzaz withdraws decision to quit SCBA office

The President of Supreme Court Bar Association, Aitzaz Ahsan, has announced withdrawal of his earlier decision to quit the office of President of the bar and warned of launching a forceful protest movement if General Pervez Musharraf used Article 58(2) b
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Aitzaz withdraws decision to quit SCBA office

Aitzaz withdraws decision to quit SCBA office

The President of Supreme Court Bar Association, Aitzaz Ahsan, has announced withdrawal of his earlier decision to quit the office of President of the bar and warned of launching a forceful protest movement if General Pervez Musharraf used Article 58(2) b
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (April 19, 2008) and for Sunday (April 20, 2008).
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Obama hits out at Hillary for negative campaign

Obama hits out at Hillary for negative campaign

US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama accused rival Hillary Clinton on Saturday of shifting positions and waging a negative campaign as the two candidates sped across Pennsylvania before next week's potentially make-or-break primary election.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Senior Taliban commander killed in Pakistan

Senior Taliban commander killed in Pakistan

Security forces have killed a senior Taliban commander, Mullah Ismail, also known as Ahmad Shah, in NWFP officials said Saturday. Intelligence officials told Deutsche Presse-Agentur dpa on condition of anonymity that Mullah Ismail was killed in a police s
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Sadr warns government of 'open war'

Sadr warns government of 'open war'

Iraqi Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Saturday threatened "open war" with the government unless it chose what he called the "path of peace". The statement from the populist Sadr ratchets up the tension between the cleric and Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Bangladesh minister urges factory owners to give cheap food to workers

Bangladesh minister urges factory owners to give cheap food to workers

The Finance Minister of Bangladesh, Mirza Azizul Islam has urged company owners to spend some of their profits to subsidise food for workers to defuse mounting tensions over soaring prices. "It is the time for the rich to help the poor of the society," th
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Southern US states press ahead with executions

Southern US states press ahead with executions

Several southern US states are preparing to resume executions after the Supreme Court ruled this week that lethal injection is constitutional, although some still face legal battles.
Published 20 Apr, 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 (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Farm aid, fair trade key to food crisis: UN

Farm aid, fair trade key to food crisis: UN

Increased aid for agriculture and the abolition of rich-nation subsidies are key to finding a long-term solution to rising world food prices, the head of the UN Conference on Trade and Development said on Saturday.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Farm aid, fair trade key to food crisis: UN

Farm aid, fair trade key to food crisis: UN

Increased aid for agriculture and the abolition of rich-nation subsidies are key to finding a long-term solution to rising world food prices, the head of the UN Conference on Trade and Development said on Saturday.
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Farm aid, fair trade key to food crisis: UN

Farm aid, fair trade key to food crisis: UN

Increased aid for agriculture and the abolition of rich-nation subsidies are key to finding a long-term solution to rising world food prices, the head of the UN Conference on Trade and Development said on Saturday.
Published 20 Apr, 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 (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: parity breaches barrier of 64 in interbank

THE RUPEE: parity breaches barrier of 64 in interbank

The rupee hit the new lows versus dollar after crossing the barrier of 64 in the interbank market on Saturday amid rush buying of dollars by the importers, money experts said. The market speculators anticipated it following the sharp rise in the dollar de
Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: parity breaches barrier of 64 in interbank

THE RUPEE: parity breaches barrier of 64 in interbank

The rupee hit the new lows versus dollar after crossing the barrier of 64 in the interbank market on Saturday amid rush buying of dollars by the importers, money experts said. The market speculators anticipated it following the sharp rise in the dollar de
Published 20 Apr, 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 (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday April 21, 2008

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday April 21, 2008

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday April 21, 2008

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 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 (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 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 (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 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 Saturday (April 19, 2008).

Published 20 Apr, 2008 12:00am
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