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Print - 2008-05-05
Zardari will get official protocol

Zardari will get official protocol

Government has decided to give official protocol to PPP Co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari similar to that of President and the Prime Minister. Sources said that Prime Minister Secretariat has directed the Interior Ministry to give official protocol to PPP C
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Cabinet to meet on May 7

Cabinet to meet on May 7

The Federal Cabinet is to meet on May 7 at Prime Minister Secretariat. Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani will preside over the meeting. The Cabinet will discuss the over all law and order situation of the country besides restoration of judges and flo
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Steps for improvement of law and order demanded

Steps for improvement of law and order demanded

Chairman Central Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (Prgmea) Bilal Mulla has stressed upon the government to take immediate initiatives for the improvement of law and order situation for keeping the economic wheel in full
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Government hospitals' problems to be resolved: Hanif

Government hospitals' problems to be resolved: Hanif

PML-N leader and MNA, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has said that problems of government hospitals would be solved on priority basis. Addressing the Khuli Kutchery here on Sunday at Public Secretariat, he said that there would be no compromise on provision of med
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Death of Nirmala Deshpande condoled

Death of Nirmala Deshpande condoled

Dr Fehmida Mirza, Speaker and Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan have expressed their heartfelt condolences over the sad demise of Nirmala Deshpande, Member of Rajya Sabha and President of India-Pakistan Parliamentarians Foru
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Troops withdrawal from Indian held Kashmir demanded

Troops withdrawal from Indian held Kashmir demanded

The President, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Raja Muhammad Zulqarnain Khan has urged India to withdraw its forces from occupied Kashmir in the best interest of South Asia.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Punjab to launch new healthcare programme

Punjab to launch new healthcare programme

The provincial government would soon launch a special healthcare programme for the welfare of those deserving people, who have been deprived of medicines in all government health institutions of Punjab, under the provincial government's Target Subsidy Pro
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Kahani Mela in Dubai from May 17

Kahani Mela in Dubai from May 17

Prominent Indian and Pakistani Urdu writers will attend first Kahani Mela (story festival) to be hosted in Dubai on May 17. The event, featuring a Shaam-e-Afsana (story-reading session), will be presided by Waris Alvi, noted Indian critic, scholar, while
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Sheikh Ayyaz moot on May 6

Sheikh Ayyaz moot on May 6

The Shah Abdul Latif Cultural Organisation, in collaboration with the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) will hold the `Sheikh Ayyaz National Literary Conference' on May 6. Ayyaz Gul would preside over the conference while Nafeesa Shah would be the chief g
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Change in PML-Q leadership denied

Change in PML-Q leadership denied

Former minister and PML-Q Senator Tariq Azeem has denied any change in the party leadership and claimed that Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain would continue as president of the party.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
MQM delegation meets family of Abdullah Shah

MQM delegation meets family of Abdullah Shah

After striking a power-sharing agreement with Pakistan People's Party (PPP), a delegation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), headed by provincial minister Abdul Haseeb, visited village Wahar in Dadu district on Sunday and condoled for a former Sindh chief
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
APMA submits amendment bill at National Assembly Secretariat

APMA submits amendment bill at National Assembly Secretariat

All Pakistan Minorities Alliance (APMA) has submitted the constitutional amendment bill at National Assembly Secretariat for allocation of minority seats in the Senate. The bill demands that two seats from each province and one from the Federal Capital sh
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Sherry condoles death of Iqbal Rind

Sherry condoles death of Iqbal Rind

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sherry Rehman Sunday expressed heartfelt condolence on the sad demise of renowned columnist of The Daily Express Iqbal Rind, who passed away in Karachi.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Railways authorities flouting Prime Minister directives

Railways authorities flouting Prime Minister directives

Despite clear cut orders of Prime Minister, Pakistan Railway has not restored railway section from Badin to Hyderabad yet. However, PR official attributed the delay in restoration of the section to unavailability of budget.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Cotton arrivals register 8.52 percent shortfall

Cotton arrivals register 8.52 percent shortfall

The cotton crop arrivals at the ginneries across the country have been recorded at 11.352 million bales up to May 1, 2008, showing a shortfall of 8.52 percent as compared to last year. Last year, arrivals on May 1 stood at 12.410 million bales.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Restoration of judges may take long time: Baloch

Restoration of judges may take long time: Baloch

The central leader of All Pakistan Democratic Movement (APDM) Liaquat Baloch has said that the Charter of Democracy (CoD) signed by Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto clearly states that MQM was a fascist party and it would not be accommodated in the future
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Sub-committees formed to recover missing people, rehabilitate IDP

Sub-committees formed to recover missing people, rehabilitate IDP

Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Reconciliation Committee on Balochistan on Sunday formed two sub-committees aimed at tracing and recovering missing people of the province and rehabilitating internally displaced people (IDP) of Dera Bugti and Kohlu districts to the
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Soomro for enhancing rice production

Soomro for enhancing rice production

Senate Chairman Muhammadmian Soomro has said that increasing the rice production in the country is a big challenge and all the stakeholders have to join hands to solve this issue. He was speaking at a reception to welcome newly elected office-bearers of t
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Obama sees opportunity for new relationship with Pakistan

Obama sees opportunity for new relationship with Pakistan

In a marked departure from his earlier campaign rhetoric, US presidential hopeful Senator Barack Obama on Sunday saw the need for recognising Pakistan's interests for forging a better anti-terror cooperation between the two countries.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
SMEs seek incentives to increase exports

SMEs seek incentives to increase exports

World trotters have introduced Sialkot as total export-oriented city of Pakistan. Since this place possesses century old industrial heritage. It has developed a remarkable export culture over the period and contributing more than 900 million dollars to th
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Iraqi First Lady escapes Baghdad bombing

Iraqi First Lady escapes Baghdad bombing

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani's wife, Hero Ibrahim Ahmed, escaped a roadside bomb attack in the heart of Baghdad on Sunday that wounded her four bodyguards, officials said.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Iraqi First Lady escapes Baghdad bombing

Iraqi First Lady escapes Baghdad bombing

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani's wife, Hero Ibrahim Ahmed, escaped a roadside bomb attack in the heart of Baghdad on Sunday that wounded her four bodyguards, officials said.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Stocks drift lower on LSE

Stocks drift lower on LSE

Investors' nervousness, during the week ending on May 3, 2008, due to political uncertainly over the issue of the deposed judges marred activity on the Lahore share market where stocks drifted lower, depicting a loss of 147.73 points, or 3.09 percent, in
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Stocks drift lower on LSE

Stocks drift lower on LSE

Investors' nervousness, during the week ending on May 3, 2008, due to political uncertainly over the issue of the deposed judges marred activity on the Lahore share market where stocks drifted lower, depicting a loss of 147.73 points, or 3.09 percent, in
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Gilani distributes cheques among poor students

Gilani distributes cheques among poor students

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said "we will restore 1973 constitution, and will give full freedom to judiciary and media". He said this while addressing the Bait-ul-Maal cheque distribution ceremony to the deserving students here on Sunday.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Prime Minister lauds media role in freedom of judiciary

Prime Minister lauds media role in freedom of judiciary

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that media is the fourth pillar of the state, which can neither be depressed nor purchased. He said this in a press conference at the Multan Press Club last Saturday evening.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Gilani vows to bring investment, prosperity in country

Gilani vows to bring investment, prosperity in country

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan was facing threats of terrorism, sectarianism, law and order and we have to restore peace and normalcy in the country to attract foreign investment and to bring prosperity and solidarity.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Gilani vows to bring investment, prosperity in country

Gilani vows to bring investment, prosperity in country

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan was facing threats of terrorism, sectarianism, law and order and we have to restore peace and normalcy in the country to attract foreign investment and to bring prosperity and solidarity.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
146 basis points drop in CFS rate

146 basis points drop in CFS rate

Investment under continuous funding system (CFS) at Karachi share market declined slightly, by Rs 169.24 million, or 0.31 percent, last week, settling at Rs 54.4 billion as compared to Rs 54.64 billion. The CFS rate also slipped by a considerable 146 bps,
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
146 basis points drop in CFS rate

146 basis points drop in CFS rate

Investment under continuous funding system (CFS) at Karachi share market declined slightly, by Rs 169.24 million, or 0.31 percent, last week, settling at Rs 54.4 billion as compared to Rs 54.64 billion. The CFS rate also slipped by a considerable 146 bps,
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
146 basis points drop in CFS rate

146 basis points drop in CFS rate

Investment under continuous funding system (CFS) at Karachi share market declined slightly, by Rs 169.24 million, or 0.31 percent, last week, settling at Rs 54.4 billion as compared to Rs 54.64 billion. The CFS rate also slipped by a considerable 146 bps,
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
146 basis points drop in CFS rate

146 basis points drop in CFS rate

Investment under continuous funding system (CFS) at Karachi share market declined slightly, by Rs 169.24 million, or 0.31 percent, last week, settling at Rs 54.4 billion as compared to Rs 54.64 billion. The CFS rate also slipped by a considerable 146 bps,
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Frontier Corps withdraw forces from Quetta and Gwadar

Frontier Corps withdraw forces from Quetta and Gwadar

Frontier Corps Balochistan on Sunday withdrew its personnel from provincial metropolis and Gwadar district and police replaced the FC on their check posts, FC sources told APP. They said over 600 FC personnel have been withdrawn from 28 check posts in the
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Frontier Corps withdraw forces from Quetta and Gwadar

Frontier Corps withdraw forces from Quetta and Gwadar

Frontier Corps Balochistan on Sunday withdrew its personnel from provincial metropolis and Gwadar district and police replaced the FC on their check posts, FC sources told APP. They said over 600 FC personnel have been withdrawn from 28 check posts in the
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Minfal proposes Bt cotton introduction

Minfal proposes Bt cotton introduction

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) has recommended introduction of two Bt cotton varieties for general cultivation as sowing of unauthorised varieties is continuing, and the provinces are least equipped to stop this illegal exercise.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Minfal proposes Bt cotton introduction

Minfal proposes Bt cotton introduction

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) has recommended introduction of two Bt cotton varieties for general cultivation as sowing of unauthorised varieties is continuing, and the provinces are least equipped to stop this illegal exercise.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Minfal proposes Bt cotton introduction

Minfal proposes Bt cotton introduction

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) has recommended introduction of two Bt cotton varieties for general cultivation as sowing of unauthorised varieties is continuing, and the provinces are least equipped to stop this illegal exercise.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan to get $1 billion ADB loans during 2008

Pakistan to get $1 billion ADB loans during 2008

Tha Asian Development Bank (ADB) has so far given the green light to provide Pakistan with about one billion dollars (648 million euros) in loans this year, a senior bank official said Sunday in Spain.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan to get $1 billion ADB loans during 2008

Pakistan to get $1 billion ADB loans during 2008

Tha Asian Development Bank (ADB) has so far given the green light to provide Pakistan with about one billion dollars (648 million euros) in loans this year, a senior bank official said Sunday in Spain.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan to get $1 billion ADB loans during 2008

Pakistan to get $1 billion ADB loans during 2008

Tha Asian Development Bank (ADB) has so far given the green light to provide Pakistan with about one billion dollars (648 million euros) in loans this year, a senior bank official said Sunday in Spain.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Asia fears lost decade from food price shock

Asia fears lost decade from food price shock

Soaring food prices may throw millions of people back into poverty in Asia and undo a decade of gains, regional leaders said on Sunday while calling for increased agricultural production to meet rising demand.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Bearish trend persists on KSE

Bearish trend persists on KSE

Bearish trend continued at the Karachi share market during the week ended on May 3, 2008 and KSE-100 index declined by 477.92 points to close below 15,000, at 14,956.82 points. The free float market capitalisation based KSE-30 index lost 635.83 points and
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Bearish trend persists on KSE

Bearish trend persists on KSE

Bearish trend continued at the Karachi share market during the week ended on May 3, 2008 and KSE-100 index declined by 477.92 points to close below 15,000, at 14,956.82 points. The free float market capitalisation based KSE-30 index lost 635.83 points and
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Bearish trend persists on KSE

Bearish trend persists on KSE

Bearish trend continued at the Karachi share market during the week ended on May 3, 2008 and KSE-100 index declined by 477.92 points to close below 15,000, at 14,956.82 points. The free float market capitalisation based KSE-30 index lost 635.83 points and
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Qatar to hire 30,000 Pakistani workers

Qatar to hire 30,000 Pakistani workers

The Gulf state of Qatar would hire 30,000 skilled and semi-skilled workers from Pakistan this year. In this regard, an additional protocol has been signed pertaining to the existing labour agreement, which was inked between the two countries in 1987 to re
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Qatar to hire 30,000 Pakistani workers

Qatar to hire 30,000 Pakistani workers

The Gulf state of Qatar would hire 30,000 skilled and semi-skilled workers from Pakistan this year. In this regard, an additional protocol has been signed pertaining to the existing labour agreement, which was inked between the two countries in 1987 to re
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Qatar to hire 30,000 Pakistani workers

Qatar to hire 30,000 Pakistani workers

The Gulf state of Qatar would hire 30,000 skilled and semi-skilled workers from Pakistan this year. In this regard, an additional protocol has been signed pertaining to the existing labour agreement, which was inked between the two countries in 1987 to re
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
351 die, 100,000 homeless in Myanmar cyclone

351 die, 100,000 homeless in Myanmar cyclone

At least 351 people were killed and nearly 100,000 left homeless when tropical cyclone Nargis tore through Myanmar, razing thousands of buildings and knocking out power lines, state media said Sunday.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
351 die, 100,000 homeless in Myanmar cyclone

351 die, 100,000 homeless in Myanmar cyclone

At least 351 people were killed and nearly 100,000 left homeless when tropical cyclone Nargis tore through Myanmar, razing thousands of buildings and knocking out power lines, state media said Sunday.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar on upward march

THE RUPEE: dollar on upward march

The rupee hit a new low against dollar in the interbank market during the week, ended on May 3, 2008, crossing the Rs 65 per dollar. It lost 70 paisa versus dollar for buying and selling at 65.12 and 65.15, and extending its losses to 5.4 percent since st
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar on upward march

THE RUPEE: dollar on upward march

The rupee hit a new low against dollar in the interbank market during the week, ended on May 3, 2008, crossing the Rs 65 per dollar. It lost 70 paisa versus dollar for buying and selling at 65.12 and 65.15, and extending its losses to 5.4 percent since st
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
LHC takes up petition against wheat procurement policy today

LHC takes up petition against wheat procurement policy today

The Lahore High Court will take up on Monday a petition filed against the government wheat procurement policy. The petition says that the government should also allow flour mills and grain merchants (Ahrtees ) to purchase wheat so that the farmers could g
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
LHC takes up petition against wheat procurement policy today

LHC takes up petition against wheat procurement policy today

The Lahore High Court will take up on Monday a petition filed against the government wheat procurement policy. The petition says that the government should also allow flour mills and grain merchants (Ahrtees ) to purchase wheat so that the farmers could g
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
LHC takes up petition against wheat procurement policy today

LHC takes up petition against wheat procurement policy today

The Lahore High Court will take up on Monday a petition filed against the government wheat procurement policy. The petition says that the government should also allow flour mills and grain merchants (Ahrtees ) to purchase wheat so that the farmers could g
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Gaza fuel shortage to halt UN aid

Gaza fuel shortage to halt UN aid

The United Nations is set to halt delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip on Monday because its vehicles have run out of fuel, a UN official said. Gaza has been facing a fuel shortage because of Israeli restrictions on supplies and a strike by Pale
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Gaza fuel shortage to halt UN aid

Gaza fuel shortage to halt UN aid

The United Nations is set to halt delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip on Monday because its vehicles have run out of fuel, a UN official said. Gaza has been facing a fuel shortage because of Israeli restrictions on supplies and a strike by Pale
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
UK planners feared tea shortage after nuclear attack

UK planners feared tea shortage after nuclear attack

Never mind the radiation: British contingency planners worried there would be a dramatic shortage of tea in the aftermath of a nuclear attack, recently declassified documents showed Monday.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
UK planners feared tea shortage after nuclear attack

UK planners feared tea shortage after nuclear attack

Never mind the radiation: British contingency planners worried there would be a dramatic shortage of tea in the aftermath of a nuclear attack, recently declassified documents showed Monday.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
UK planners feared tea shortage after nuclear attack

UK planners feared tea shortage after nuclear attack

Never mind the radiation: British contingency planners worried there would be a dramatic shortage of tea in the aftermath of a nuclear attack, recently declassified documents showed Monday.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Microsoft withdraws proposal to acquire Yahoo

Microsoft withdraws proposal to acquire Yahoo

Microsoft on Saturday yanked its proposal to acquire Yahoo, saying the struggling Internet pioneer refused to budge on price despite the software giant upping its offer to nearly 50 billion dollars.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Microsoft withdraws proposal to acquire Yahoo

Microsoft withdraws proposal to acquire Yahoo

Microsoft on Saturday yanked its proposal to acquire Yahoo, saying the struggling Internet pioneer refused to budge on price despite the software giant upping its offer to nearly 50 billion dollars.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Microsoft withdraws proposal to acquire Yahoo

Microsoft withdraws proposal to acquire Yahoo

Microsoft on Saturday yanked its proposal to acquire Yahoo, saying the struggling Internet pioneer refused to budge on price despite the software giant upping its offer to nearly 50 billion dollars.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
World can reach climate change deal in 2009: UN

World can reach climate change deal in 2009: UN

The world can reach a significant new climate change pact by the end of 2009 if current talks keep up their momentum, the head of the United Nations climate panel said on Sunday.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Acquisition of MCB Bank shares: Maybank may announce today

Acquisition of MCB Bank shares: Maybank may announce today

Malaysia''s biggest financial bank Maybank is expected to announce acquisition of 15 percent shareholding of MCB Bank Limited on Monday morning, according to local banking sources. The chairman and directors of MCB Bank held a dinner in Lahore in honour o
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Acquisition of MCB Bank shares: Maybank may announce today

Acquisition of MCB Bank shares: Maybank may announce today

Malaysia's biggest financial bank Maybank is expected to announce acquisition of 15 percent shareholding of MCB Bank Limited on Monday morning, according to local banking sources. The chairman and directors of MCB Bank held a dinner in Lahore in honour of
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Acquisition of MCB Bank shares: Maybank may announce today

Acquisition of MCB Bank shares: Maybank may announce today

Malaysia's biggest financial bank Maybank is expected to announce acquisition of 15 percent shareholding of MCB Bank Limited on Monday morning, according to local banking sources. The chairman and directors of MCB Bank held a dinner in Lahore in honour of
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Former President BoP and officials arrested

Former President BoP and officials arrested

The sacked president Bank of Punjab (BoP) Hamaish Khan and other high officials of the bank were arrested by law enforcement agencies on Sunday night, Aaj TV channel reported. Quoting bank sources, the channel said that ex-president of BoP Hamaish Khan, g
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Former President BoP and officials arrested

Former President BoP and officials arrested

The sacked president Bank of Punjab (BoP) Hamaish Khan and other high officials of the bank were arrested by law enforcement agencies on Sunday night, Aaj TV channel reported. Quoting bank sources, the channel said that ex-president of BoP Hamaish Khan, g
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Former President BoP and officials arrested

Former President BoP and officials arrested

The sacked president Bank of Punjab (BoP) Hamaish Khan and other high officials of the bank were arrested by law enforcement agencies on Sunday night, Aaj TV channel reported. Quoting bank sources, the channel said that ex-president of BoP Hamaish Khan, g
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Asian nations agree to set up $80 billion crisis fund

Asian nations agree to set up $80 billion crisis fund

Finance ministers of 13 Asian nations agreed here on Sunday to set up a foreign exchange pool of at least 80 billion dollars (52 billion euros) to be used in the event of another regional crisis.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Asian nations agree to set up $80 billion crisis fund

Asian nations agree to set up $80 billion crisis fund

Finance ministers of 13 Asian nations agreed here on Sunday to set up a foreign exchange pool of at least 80 billion dollars (52 billion euros) to be used in the event of another regional crisis.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Asian nations agree to set up $80 billion crisis fund

Asian nations agree to set up $80 billion crisis fund

Finance ministers of 13 Asian nations agreed here on Sunday to set up a foreign exchange pool of at least 80 billion dollars (52 billion euros) to be used in the event of another regional crisis.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
SAB demands probe into Wapda''s flawed policies

SAB demands probe into Wapda''s flawed policies

The incorrect policies of Wapda, relating to release of irrigation water, caused losses of billions of rupees to Sindh agriculture as it led to late sowing of rice and cotton crops, the organisation of growers said here.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
SAB demands probe into Wapda's flawed policies

SAB demands probe into Wapda's flawed policies

The incorrect policies of Wapda, relating to release of irrigation water, caused losses of billions of rupees to Sindh agriculture as it led to late sowing of rice and cotton crops, the organisation of growers said here.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
SAB demands probe into Wapda's flawed policies

SAB demands probe into Wapda's flawed policies

The incorrect policies of Wapda, relating to release of irrigation water, caused losses of billions of rupees to Sindh agriculture as it led to late sowing of rice and cotton crops, the organisation of growers said here.
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (May 04, 2008) and the forecast for Monday (May 05, 2008).
Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (April 28 to May 03, 2008).

Published 05 May, 2008 12:00am
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