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The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (August 24, 2008) and the forecast for Monday (August 25, 2008).

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JANUARY TO JUNE 2008)

Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and Term Deposits.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (August 18 to August 23, 2008).

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (25 August 2008).

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (25 August 2008).

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (25 August 2008).

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Alico AIG Life American Life Insurance Company (Pakistan) Limited

Alico AIG Life has issued Weekly Unit Prices.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Alico AIG Life American Life Insurance Company (Pakistan) Limited

Alico AIG Life has issued Weekly Unit Prices.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Alico AIG Life American Life Insurance Company (Pakistan) Limited

Alico AIG Life has issued Weekly Unit Prices.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Fertiliser: Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited - Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Year 2002 - H 2001 2008

FFC was incorporated in 1978 as a private limited company. This was a joint venture between Fauji Foundation (a leading charitable trust in Pakistan) and Haldor Topsoe A/S of Denmark. The initial authorised capital of the company was 813.9 million rupees.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Fertiliser: Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited - Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Year 2002 - H 2001 2008

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

KKI weekly market review

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Weekly Market Review on Sunday (August 24, 2008).

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Every child in Niue gets laptop

The tiny South Pacific nation of Niue on Thursday became the first nation in the world to issue laptop computers to all its children, officials said. Every primary and secondary school student was last week given a rugged "relatively waterproof and breakp

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

PML-Q to oppose resolution extending support to Zardari

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) has announced opposition to resolution to be tabled in NWFP Assembly, supporting the candidature of Co-Chairman of PPPP, Asif Ali Zardari for Presidential elections.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Palm unveils Treo Pro to battle BlackBerry

Palm Inc unveiled a Treo smartphone on Wednesday based on Microsoft Corp software to compete for business users against rivals such as Research In Motion's BlackBerry. The new Treo Pro will be sold by Vodafone Group Plc and O2 in Europe in September, and

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

US, Japan and Taiwan launch WTO high-technology challenge against EU

The United States, Japan and Taiwan have asked the WTO to settle their dispute against the European Union over its duties on certain high-technology imports, US Trade Representative Susan Schwab said on Monday.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Apple updates iPhone software to fix glitches

Apple Inc has issued a software update for the latest iPhone to help fix connection problems that led to a flurry of online complaints from customers, a European mobile service provider said on Tuesday.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Intel cuts electric cords with wireless power system

Intel on Thursday showed off a wireless electric power system that analysts say could revolutionise modern life by freeing devices from transformers and wall outlets. Intel chief technology officer Justin Rattner demonstrated a Wireless Energy Resonant Li

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Intel new chip design saves power, boosts graphics

Intel Corp's latest chip design will conserve more power than its current processors and deliver vastly faster graphics images as the No 1 chipmaker seeks to push its technology beyond just personal computers as that market slows.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Australian students to 'phone a friend' during exams

Australian high-school students will be able to telephone a friend, surf the Internet and listen to podcasts during exams under a plan revealed by a girls' college on Wednesday.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Thousands of file-sharers face legal action

Thousands of people suspected of sharing music, films and games over the Internet will be pursued through the courts for damages, lawyers for entertainment companies said on Wednesday. London-based law firm Davenport Lyons said it would apply to the High

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Yahoo and Intel unveil plans to mesh Internet and television

Yahoo and Intel on Wednesday unveiled plans to make television more interactive with online capabilities. The Internet pioneer and the chip-making titan said they are working together on a "Widget Channel" that will use computer programmes to add online f

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Fastest text messenger crowned

Michael Phelps, swim your heart out. When it comes to text messaging, no one can beat My Svensson - at least in her native Sweden. The 17-year-old student needed only 61 seconds to write a 141-character SMS message rich in crisp words and snappy punctuati

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Almost one mobile phone for every South Korean

Tech-savvy South Korea now has 45 million mobile phones, equivalent to 91 percent of the total population, the Korea Communications Commission said on Wednesday The data means each of the country's 15.8 million households has almost three mobiles on avera

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

T-Mobile to launch first Google powered mobile

T-Mobile plans to launch a mobile phone powered by Google's Android software, making it the first operator to do so and posing a direct threat to Apple's popular iPhone.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

India regulator favours Internet calls on phones

India's telecoms regulator has recommended that calls made over the Internet be allowed to be received on telephones rather than just computers, a move that would increase competition in the fast-growing telecom market.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

HP introduces lightweight business laptops

Hewlett-Packard Co has announced a line of portable lightweight computers aimed at business travellers to compete with a product range announced by rival Dell Inc last week. HP said that the line-up included the EliteBook 2530p, which is the smallest and

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

In Short: Satellites track Mexico kidnap victims with chips

Wealthy Mexicans, terrified of soaring kidnapping rates, are spending thousands of dollars to implant tiny transmitters under their skin so satellites can help find them tied up in a safe house or stuffed in the trunk of a car.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Irish comedian wins top UK comedy award

Irish comedian David O'Doherty was presented with the top British comedy award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival on Saturday night. O'Doherty, 32, from Dublin received the 2008 Intelligent Finance Comedy Award and a cheque for 8,000 pounds, nine years afte

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Hollywood in support role at Venice film festival

The Venice film festival opens on Wednesday with Hollywood A-listers George Clooney and Brad Pitt on the red carpet for the Coen brothers' eagerly awaited "Burn After Reading", but from then on Tinseltown takes a back seat.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Two Russian officers killed in Chechnya attack

Two senior Russian officers were killed when their armoured vehicle was hit by explosives in Russia's restive Chechnya on Sunday, Interfax news agency reported, two days after a gun attack in a nearby province.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Fire at Spanish nuclear plant

Spanish authorities closed down a nuclear power plant after a fire in an electrical generator, the Spanish Nuclear Safety Authority (CSN) said. The fire at the Vandellos II complex near Tarragona was put out and no injuries or environmental damage was rep

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Israel set to release 199 Palestinians as gesture to Abbas

Israel was making preparations on Sunday to free 199 Palestinian prisoners as a goodwill gesture to president Mahmud Abbas ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, prison authorities said. "In accordance with the government decision, the prisoner releas

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Pope concerned about rising international tensions

Pope Benedict XVI expressed concern on Sunday at rising international tensions and what he called a return to nationalism, in a veiled reference to the Russia-Georgia conflict.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Biofuels, food crops straining world water reserves: experts

Burgeoning demand for food to feed the world's swelling population, coupled with increased use of biomass as fuel is putting a serious strain on global water reserves, experts said

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Australia approves Chinalco stake in Rio Tinto

Australia has approved Chinese aluminium giant Chinalco's recent purchase of a minority stake in Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto, but warned the Chinese firm against buying more shares without prior approval.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Investment in Bangladesh textiles drops 26 percent

Investment in Bangladesh's textiles and ready-made garments-which contribute more than 75 percent of total export earnings-dropped by 26 percent in the year to June 2008, a senior official of the Board of Investment said on Sunday. Investment in the indus

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

'Made in China' brand reaps Olympic dividend

The Olympics had a negligible direct impact on China's economy, but analysts say the near flawless organisation of the Games was a priceless 17-day advertisement for the "Made in China" brand.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Latvia pension referendum fails

A Latvian referendum called to vote on raising old age pensions failed to gather enough votes, results showed on Sunday, causing relief for the ruling four-party centre-right coalition.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

China and South Korea agree to expand economic ties

South Korea and China on Sunday agreed to further expand co-operation to better tackle global economic challenges on the eve of their leaders' summit here, officials said. Strategy and Finance Minister Kang Man-Soo and his Chinese counterpart Zhang Ping h

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Home buyers hold fate of US economy

The willingness and ability of Americans to come back into the housing market over the next few months will determine whether the US economy experiences a mild downturn or the deepest recession in 30 years.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Bangladeshis block highway to protest power outage

Bangladesh factory workers blocked a national highway on Sunday to protest against frequent power outage that idles their mills and deprives them of jobs, police said. Several thousand workers from textile and jute mills rallied at Narsingdi, 50 km (31 mi

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Iran says aims to export gas to Armenia from October

Iran will export 3 million cubic metres of gas to Armenia per day in return for electricity under a deal due to come into effect in October, a senior Iranian gas official said in remarks published on Sunday.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Thousands protest land seizure for India's Nano car

Thousands of protesters surrounded a factory building what is billed as the world's cheapest car, the Nano, in the biggest demonstration yet against seizure of farmland for industry in eastern India on Sunday.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Conference splits over deforestation emission cut

Trading carbon emission rights between developed and developing nations caused a split Sunday between delegates at protracted international climate change talks in Ghana.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Growth to slow after stimulus fades: US official

US consumer spending will tail off as the effects of government rebates to taxpayers wear off, hurting economic growth in the second half of the year, the director of the Congressional Budget Office said on Saturday.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Two of Greenland's largest Glaciers lose more ice

Two of Greenland's largest glaciers lost more ice to global warming over the last month, US researchers said on August 21. Glaciologists at the Byrd Polar Research Center at Ohio State University observed the break-ups by monitoring daily NASA satellites

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Scores of cities using untreated wastewater

Cities in developing countries around the world are using untreated or partially treated wastewater for agriculture, posing serious health risks to urban consumers, a study said. "Irrigating with wastewater isn't a rare practice limited to a few of the po

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

New way to spot bowel cancer may save lives

Researchers in Britain have developed a more accurate technique for spotting the most aggressive forms of bowel cancer, according to a new study. The discovery will help doctors to rapidly identify patients who need chemotherapy, boosting their chances of

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

This year so far coolest for at least five years: WMO

The first half of 2008 was the coolest for at least five years, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said on August 20. The whole year will almost certainly be cooler than recent years, although temperatures remain above the historical average.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Matsushita says new DNA technology identifies disease risks

Japan's Matsushita Electric Industrial Co said on August 20 that it had developed a new way of predicting from a person's DNA their response to medication and risk of developing disease.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Pneumonia vaccination important for diabetics

Researchers from Denmark say they have "strong evidence" that diabetes is associated with a 25 percent to 75 percent increase in the relative risk of hospitalisation due to pneumonia.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

New cardio risk factors seen after joint surgery

In addition to confirming previously identified risk factors for cardiovascular complications after total joint replacement surgery, researchers have now found that bilateral (involving both sides of the body, such as two hip or knee replacements), as wel

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Stem cells can be used to create limitless blood supplies

Scientists from a US firm claim to have created a large number of red blood cells from human embryonic stem cells, opening up the prospect of having a limitless supply of blood for transfusions.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Warming threatens crucial Himalayan water resources

Climate change poses a serious threat to essential water resources in the Himalayan region putting the livelihoods of 1.3 billion people at risk, experts said on August 21.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Birds can't keep up with climate change

The habitats of wild bird species are shifting in response to global warming, but not fast enough to keep pace with rising temperatures, according to a study released on August 20.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Scientists identify chemical odor of skin cancer

US chemists have identified the odor that emanates from skin cancer, a development that researchers hope will advance diagnosis and treatment of the deadly disease, said a study out on August 20.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Brilliant Deco sends Chelsea to Premier League summit

A goal of pure quality from Deco sent Chelsea to the top of the Premier League, although Luiz Felipe Scolari's side made heavy weather of overcoming a determined Wigan side 1-0 at the JJB Stadium on Sunday.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Kulacz holes stunning birdie to triumph in Brunei Open

Australian rookie Rick Kulacz holed a stunning bunker shot for birdie to defeat Taiwan's Lu Wen-teh in a play-off and win the Brunei Open on Sunday. Kulacz, the 2001 world junior champion, produced one of the shots of the season to capture his maiden Asia

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Drop Beckham and Robson urges Capello

Sir Bobby Robson says England coach Fabio Capello must make a stand and drop David Beckham from his starting line-up ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign. With England due to face Andorra on September 6 ahead of a tough meeting with Euro

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Final act set to be played out in Berbatov transfer saga

The final act in the drawn-out saga surrounding the transfer of Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov from Tottenham Hotspur to Manchester United looks set to be played out within the next few days.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

I need more time to adapt to Barcelona, says Hleb

Belarussian international midfielder Alexander Hleb, who joined Barcelona from Arsenal last month, said Sunday he needs more time to fully adapt to the Spanish giants. "It takes time to adapt. It's important for me to learn Spanish and to be able to commu

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Cilic clinches first ATP title in New Haven

Young teenage standout Marin Cilic of Croatia clinched his first ever ATP title on Saturday after a 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 triumph over Mardy Fish of the United States in New Haven. The 19-year-old Croat, seeded sixth, made a tough stand all week to emerge as a po

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Nadal wants first US Open title

Rafael Nadal will try to match his new status as world number one with his first US Open title when the final grand slam of the year begins on Monday.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

China achieves what it set out to do-easily

China came into the Beijing Olympics with a steely determination to be crowned the world's most dominant sporting nation, and it achieved what it planned with ease. Nothing less than being the best on home soil would satisfy nationalistic pride, and the y

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Massa beats Hamilton to pole in Valencia

Felipe Massa of Ferrari took pole position here Saturday for Sunday's European Grand Prix ahead of McLaren's Lewis Hamilton following a hotly-contested qualifying session. Brazilian Massa timed 1 min 38.989sec to see off Hamilton by 0.2sec and the BMW Sau

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Alfredsson leads Safeway Classic

Helen Alfredsson seized a one-shot lead after Saturday's second round of the 1.7 million dollar LPGA Safeway Classic at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club. The Swede shot a 5-under-par 67 for the second day in a row, putting her at 10-under, one shot ahe

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Keegan pledges to back Barton at hearing

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has pledged to make a personal plea to the Football Association (FA) when Joey Barton faces the governing body's disciplinary chiefs next month. The 25-year-old England midfielder will appear before the FA on September 5 aft

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Alonso would be 'perfect' for Gunners: Cesc

Cesc Fabregas believes fellow Spaniard Xabi Alonso would be a "perfect" fit if the Gunners could tempt him into joining them from arch-rivals Liverpool, according to British media reports Sunday. Cesc, currently sidelined through injury and badly missed i

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

ICICI Bank plans to cut bad debt ratio

ICICI Bank, India's second-largest lender, is working towards cutting its bad debts ratio as its growth slows due to high interest rates and double-digit inflation, its joint managing director said.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

China's Enlight Media plans $73 million IPO

Enlight Media, China's largest non-state media entertainment production company, aims to raise at least 500 million yuan ($73 million) through a mainland initial public offering as early as next year, its founder and president Wang Changtian said on Augus

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

China's Enlight Media plans $73 million IPO

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Deutsche plans to launch ETFs across Asia

Deutsche Bank AG aims to launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in at least three Asian markets within six months, with the aim of becoming a top-three player in the region by 2011.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

South Africa retail banking to improve in second-half 2009

South Africa's biggest retail bank Absa expects the retail banking sector to start recovering in the second half of 2009 but consumers will remain under pressure until early 2010, its CEO said on August 20.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Small Alitalia investors demand compensation

Minority shareholders in Alitalia may take legal action unless a rescue plan for the troubled airline compensates them through warrants or other measures, the head of a group organising the investors said.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Chiyoda to bid for Saudi refinery projects

Japanese oil and gas engineering group Chiyoda Corp said on August 19 it and South Korea's Samsung Engineering Co are preparing to bid for two huge export refinery projects planned by Saudi Aramco jointly with Houston-based ConocoPhillips and France's Tot

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Thai LH Bank plans 2009 IPO, seeks partner

LH Bank, the banking arm of Thailand's biggest home builder, Land & Houses, said on August 19 it planned an initial public offering in the second half of 2009 and wanted to become a full-service bank.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Thai LH Bank plans 2009 IPO, seeks partner

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Islamic finance may entice credit-wary investors

The global credit crisis presents the $1 trillion Islamic finance industry with an opportunity to expand its appeal beyond devout Muslim investors as a haven from speculative excess.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Wall Street loses momentum as financial woes persist

US stocks lost momentum in the past week as financial woes continued to weigh down Wall Street with investors looking ahead to a busy week of economic news.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Thai shares likely to move higher

The Thai stock market is likely to rise in anticipation of a lower inflation figure for August, analysts said. "The market is likely to rise next week. We believe that August's inflation report, coming out in early September, will lift market sentiment,"

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

JGB futures fall on profit grab after Treasuries dip

Japanese government bond (JGB) futures fell back on Friday from a four-month high after US Treasuries dropped on a big bounce in oil prices above $120 that revived inflation fears.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

JGB futures fall on profit grab after Treasuries dip

Japanese government bond (JGB) futures fell back on Friday from a four-month high after US Treasuries dropped on a big bounce in oil prices above $120 that revived inflation fears.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Asian currencies mainly up against dollar

Asian currencies ended the week mainly up against the dollar, on stronger oil prices and renewed fears about the health of the US economy.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Philippines shares may see bargain hunting

Philippines share prices may see some bargain hunting after falling sharply in recent days, analysts said on Friday. However, oil prices and the state of the US economy could continue to influence trading, they said.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Australian shares likely to face bumpy ride

Volatility was likely to continue for Australian shares in the coming days as the market ended another week below 5,000 points, dealers said on Friday. For the week ending August 22, the benchmark SP/ASX 200 index closed down 50.3 points, or 1.0 percent,

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Taiwan shares expected to test 6,800 points

Taiwan share prices are expected to test 6,800 points on possible selling by foreign investors, dealers said on Friday. A probe into money laundering claims against former president Chen Shui-bian is likely to keep the market jittery, although the impact

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Jakarta shares set for modest gains

Indonesian shares are set for a week of modest gains, with bargain-buying on commodity-related shares propping up a volatile main index, a dealer said. Next week's rise in commodity-related stocks will continue an end-of-week rally of undervalued shares i

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Malaysian bourse set for subdued trade

Malaysian share prices are expected to remain subdued amid political uncertainty, a dealer said on Friday. "We expect investors to pull back on Monday. Trading will be dull and volume expected to be thin," Stephen Soo, technical analyst with TA Securities

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Singapore shares expected to trade cautiously

Singapore shares are expected to trade cautiously on expectations upcoming US economic data would bring no relief to the world's biggest economy, dealers said. "Although the market has come down a lot, I don't think we've yet formed a base," Westcomb rese

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Economic storm clouds may hang over Tokyo shares

Fears for the global economy are expected to weigh on the Tokyo stock market again next week, with the benchmark index already near a five-month low, analysts said on Friday. Investors are likely to remain cautious with a raft of US and Japanese economic

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Curfew in Indian held Kashmir ahead of independence rally

Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in Indian Kashmir on Sunday ahead of a separatist rally, the latest in a series of protests against Indian rule in the disputed Himalayan region.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

After five years of war, Iraqis desperate for water

At a communal water station in a Baghdad slum, a young boy's skinny arms fly up and down as he uses a bicycle pump to coax water from the dry ground. His efforts produce a languid stream that will tide over his family - and the families of the children wa

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Iran says designing new nuclear power plant

Iran has chosen the site and started designing a new 360-megawatt nuclear power plant, a senior atomic official said in remarks published on Sunday. Iran has yet to complete construction of its first nuclear power plant and has previously sent conflicting

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Obama seeks to inspire, reassure as history beckons

Barack Obama will seek to bond with Americans still wary of his exotic life story and crusade for change, as he makes history by becoming the first black presidential nominee this week.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Ukraine leader makes Nato bid on Independence Day

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko said on Sunday joining the Nato alliance was vital to securing the country's defence. Marking 17 years of Ukrainian independence following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Yushchenko said Ukraine must also increase i

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Fuel train explodes on main Georgian railway

A fuel train exploded on Sunday on Georgia's main east-west rail line and police said it appeared to have hit a landmine. Officials said the train was on the main track of the line linking eastern and western Georgia, a vital trade route for oil exports f

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

More than 90 killed in coalition strikes: investigation

An investigation has found that more than 90 civilians, mostly women and children, were killed in coalition air strikes days ago, an Afghan government minister told AFP Sunday.

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Two million hit by Indian monsoon

The death toll from monsoon-related accidents reached 800 and two million people have been displaced by flooding following heavy rains across India, officials said on Sunday. At least 26 people died in overnight accidents in northern Uttar Pradesh, taking

Published 25 Aug, 2008 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 25	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 25	277.73
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 25	154.29
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 25	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 25	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 25	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 22	5,969.34
Nasdaq / Nov 22	18,003.65
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,262.08
Dow Jones / Nov 22	44,296.51
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,322.59
France CAC40 / Nov 22	7,255.01
India Sensex / Nov 25	80,331.40
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 25	38,933.62

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Petrol/Litre / Nov 25	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 25	70.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 25	17,685
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 25	2,664.27
Diesel/Litre / Nov 25	255.14

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 25 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 25 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 25 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 25 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 25 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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