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Print - 2008-11-02
Punjab to extend wheat quota to flourmills by November 15

Punjab to extend wheat quota to flourmills by November 15

The Punjab government will extend wheat quota from 12,500 to 14,000 tons to flourmills by mid November, well placed source told Business Recorder, here on Saturday. Sources said that Sindh had already increased its wheat quota issued to flourmills
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
World Bank approves $350 million loan for Bangladesh power

World Bank approves $350 million loan for Bangladesh power

The World Bank approved a $350 million loan for Bangladesh to build more power plants to meet peak demands, the bank said on Saturday. Poor electricity supply costs Bangladesh nearly 2 percent in gross domestic product (GDP) growth each year, the bank sai
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Financial crisis: TI concerned over humanitarian, economic impact

Financial crisis: TI concerned over humanitarian, economic impact

The 2008 Annual Membership Meeting of Transparency International, particularly concerned about the humanitarian and broad economic impact of the consequences of the financial crisis, calls on global leaders to recognise clearly that this crisis is the res
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Opec may cut production further: Iran

Opec may cut production further: Iran

Opec will cut oil output further, if needed, to achieve stability in the oil market, state television on Saturday quoted Iran's oil minister as saying. Oil Minister Gholamhossein Nozari also said Iran would cut output by 199,000 barrels per day (bpd) in l
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Venezuela raids offshore Stanford International Bank

Venezuela raids offshore Stanford International Bank

Venezuelan military intelligence officials on Friday raided offshore banking group Stanford International Bank, a prosecutor and the US-founded company said. Stanford said it has strictly followed Venezuelan laws and regulations, will cooperate with the i
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Qatar Air, US firm eyeing Greece's Olympic Air

Qatar Air, US firm eyeing Greece's Olympic Air

Qatar Airways and a US aircraft charter firm were among the interested parties for the sale of Greece's state-owned Olympic Airlines, daily Naftemporiki reported on Saturday.
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Oil price slumps under 60 dollars

Oil price slumps under 60 dollars

Oil prices plunged under 60 dollars per barrel in London this week, while other commodities rose as traders tracked recession worries, volatile equities and the demand outlook for raw materials. The price of oil has more than halved since scaling record h
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
New York sugar settles firmer

New York sugar settles firmer

Raw sugar futures edged up to a steady finish on Friday in choppy business, with investors playing both sides of a market as they looked for leads on the next move, brokers said. The key March raw sugar contract gained 0.17 cent to finish at 12.02 cents p
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
US soybeans lower

US soybeans lower

US soybean futures closed lower on Friday on a stronger dollar, early weakness in crude oil and fears that a recession might crimp demand, traders said. Favorable Midwest weather forecasts add pressure; mostly dry conditions this weekend should help farme
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Rice prices may spike again

Rice prices may spike again

Rice prices, which have nearly halved from record levels earlier this year, could easily spike again as the global economic downturn increases consumption, an industry expert said on Thursday.
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Indonesian palm oil zero export tax until year-end

Indonesian palm oil zero export tax until year-end

The Indonesian government's decision to remove the tax on palm oil exports may be in place until the end of this year, a government official said on Wednesday. The government had previously set a 2.5 percent tax rate for palm oil exports in November, down
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Indonesian palm oil zero export tax until year-end

Indonesian palm oil zero export tax until year-end

The Indonesian government's decision to remove the tax on palm oil exports may be in place until the end of this year, a government official said on Wednesday. The government had previously set a 2.5 percent tax rate for palm oil exports in November, down
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
US rice easier

US rice easier

US rough rice futures on the Chicago Board of Trade declined on Friday, pressured by strength in the US dollar that also weighed on corn, soybeans and wheat, traders said. Fears about recession added pressure. November rice settled 24-1/2 cents lower at $
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Weaker tone on Australian wool week

Weaker tone on Australian wool week

The Australian wool market finished 2.8 percent lower, on average, at sales in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle this week. The AWEX EMI fell by 26 Aust cents (3.4 percent), ending the week at 738 Aust cents a kg. This reflected falls of 37 cents (4.6 perce
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Australian wheat has chance to travel far, wide

Australian wheat has chance to travel far, wide

Shrinking freight costs, a weaker local currency and a bumper crop may give Australian wheat this season a chance to make inroads into new and distant markets so far dominated by European and US supplies.
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
US gold lower

US gold lower

US gold futures ended nearly 3 percent lower on Friday as bullion closed out its worst month in a quarter century as a strong dollar and recession fears drove investors into less volatile assets. December settled down $20.30, or 2.8 percent, at $718.20 an
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
US copper slips

US copper slips

US copper futures ended down, but well off their session lows, on Friday as a stronger tone on Wall Street helped defend the metal against a dollar rally and fears of a US-led global recession. Copper for December delivery lost more than 3 percent to clos
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
New York coffee reverses to settle up

New York coffee reverses to settle up

Arabica coffee futures clawed up from early losses to finish firm on Friday, in sideways dealings buoyed by book-squaring at the end of the month, with some companies facing the end of their fiscal year, dealers said. ICE Futures US December arabica finis
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
UN panel backs call for standards in arms trade

UN panel backs call for standards in arms trade

A UN General Assembly panel on Friday overwhelmingly backed steps to draft a treaty establishing international standards for the arms trade. It endorsed a resolution urging UN member states to consider how to implement "the highest possible standards to p
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Georgian parliament endorses new prime minister

Georgian parliament endorses new prime minister

Georgia's parliament endorsed career diplomat Grigol Mgaloblishvili as prime minister on Saturday in a step billed by President Mikheil Saakashvili as the start of a reform drive. Saakashvili has promised democratic reforms in what analysts say is an atte
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Saudi goats sell for thousands

Saudi goats sell for thousands

First it was camels. Now Saudi Arabia has held its first "beautiful goat" pageant. Owners of pedigree "Najdi" goats from around the Gulf region converged on Riyadh this week, hoping to win the prize for top male and female goat, following in the footsteps
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Khaleda says election chief biased, should quit

Khaleda says election chief biased, should quit

Bangladesh's two main political parties traded accusations on Saturday after former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia accused the election chief of bias and called for his resignation ahead of elections next month.
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
KCBT wheat futures end lower

KCBT wheat futures end lower

Hard red winter wheat futures on the Kansas City Board of Trade ended lower on Friday, pressured by a firm dollar and declines in other grains markets, traders said. The KCBT December wheat contract ended down 1/2 cent at $5.73, and March closed off 1 cen
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
FOB Gulf offers for corn fall

FOB Gulf offers for corn fall

FOB offers for corn at the US Gulf fell in deferred months on Friday on expectations for ample supplies of corn this winter, traders said. FOB soybean and wheat offers were mostly steady. Barge freight was steady to down slightly on Midwest rivers. [BG/US
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 87,896 tonnes of cargo including 46,163 tonnes of import, 41,733 tonnes of export cargo and 2,754 loaded and empty containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Saturday.
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
US Midwest corn firm

US Midwest corn firm

Spot corn bids at interior US Midwest locations were mostly steady to higher on Friday as farmers stored supplies from the harvest, merchants said. Soybeans were mostly steady at interior locations. Farmers are expected to advance the corn, soy harvest ov
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
US wheat futures modestly lower

US wheat futures modestly lower

US wheat futures closed modestly lower on Friday amid pressure from a strengthening US dollar, although a late rally in crude oil helped lift wheat from session lows near the close, traders said. Late end-of-month fund buying fuelled the late session boun
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Canadian canola futures fall

Canadian canola futures fall

Canadian canola futures closed lower on Friday as the market followed weakness in US soy prices, traders said. Slow farmer selling gave some support to canola prices but strength in the Canadian dollar chilled interest on the export market. ICE canola Nov
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 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 (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (November 01, 2008).
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 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 (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
China and India feel crisis; Brown seeks Gulf help

China and India feel crisis; Brown seeks Gulf help

Two Asian powerhouse economies felt the sting of the global financial crisis on Saturday as India cut its main short-term lending rate and China said it was bracing for a slowdown. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown travelled to the Gulf in an appeal to
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
KKI closing rates of currency notes

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
China and India feel crisis; Brown seeks Gulf help

China and India feel crisis; Brown seeks Gulf help

Two Asian powerhouse economies felt the sting of the global financial crisis on Saturday as India cut its main short-term lending rate and China said it was bracing for a slowdown. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown travelled to the Gulf in an appeal to
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
China and India feel crisis; Brown seeks Gulf help

China and India feel crisis; Brown seeks Gulf help

Two Asian powerhouse economies felt the sting of the global financial crisis on Saturday as India cut its main short-term lending rate and China said it was bracing for a slowdown. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown travelled to the Gulf in an appeal to
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
'Improved tribal relations could aid Nato in Afghanistan'

'Improved tribal relations could aid Nato in Afghanistan'

Nato should borrow lessons from Iraq and work with local tribes in Afghanistan, to improve security there, Major General Marc Lessard, the outgoing Canadian commander of foreign troops in the south of the country, said Saturday.
Published 02 Nov, 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 (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Russia cuts oil duty but exporters disappointed

Russia cuts oil duty but exporters disappointed

The Russian government cut oil export duties on Saturday, responding to the concerns of top producers who feared making losses on overseas shipments. However, the cut was far less than oil companies had wanted and it remained unclear whether they would pr
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Europe must not discourage sovereign wealth: Mandelson

Europe must not discourage sovereign wealth: Mandelson

Europe must welcome sovereign wealth funds, British business minister Peter Mandelson said on Saturday, as a high-level British delegation visited the Gulf to seek investment and help to stabilise the world economy.
Published 02 Nov, 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 November 03, 2008.

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Bolivia's Morales bars 'spying' US DEA agents

Bolivia's Morales bars 'spying' US DEA agents

Bolivia's leftist President Evo Morales accused US anti-drug agents of spying on Saturday, and barred them from fighting cocaine traffickers in the Andean country until further notice.
Published 02 Nov, 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 November 03, 2008.

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
ANC dissidents lay out platform for new South African party

ANC dissidents lay out platform for new South African party

Dissidents in the African National Congress, which has run South Africa since the end of apartheid, laid out a platform Saturday for their breakaway party ahead of next year's election. Top among their priorities was a call for direct elections for presid
Published 02 Nov, 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 November 03, 2008.

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Ugandan rebels attack Congo town, 50,000 flee: UN

Ugandan rebels attack Congo town, 50,000 flee: UN

Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels raided a town in northern Congo on Saturday in an attack that killed nine people and forced around 50,000 to flee, the United Nations and aid agencies said. Between 30 and 50 LRA fighters attacked the town of Du
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Lethal unlicensed spirits kill 18 in Bangladesh

Lethal unlicensed spirits kill 18 in Bangladesh

At least 18 people died in Bangladesh on Saturday after unlicensed spirits made them sick but they were afraid to report it in the Muslim country, police said. Police said the victims in the northern Bogra district bought the spurious liquor with a high a
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Procurement of paddy starts on November 3

Procurement of paddy starts on November 3

Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) is going to start procurement of paddy in Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan from November 3. For this purpose, the Corporation has set up 71 procurement centres in all the three provinces.
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Procurement of paddy starts on November 3

Procurement of paddy starts on November 3

Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) is going to start procurement of paddy in Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan from November 3. For this purpose, the Corporation has set up 71 procurement centres in all the three provinces.
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Procurement of paddy starts on November 3

Procurement of paddy starts on November 3

Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) is going to start procurement of paddy in Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan from November 3. For this purpose, the Corporation has set up 71 procurement centres in all the three provinces.
Published 02 Nov, 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 (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Cohen calls for major economic support for Pakistan

Cohen calls for major economic support for Pakistan

A top American expert on South Asia, Dr Stephen Cohen has said that the current Pakistani government is the best to have emerged in the country in years as he expressed confidence in the nation's ability to successfully meet the current challenges with in
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 75 paisa gain on interbank market

THE RUPEE: 75 paisa gain on interbank market

The rupee improved with sharp gain against dollar on the interbank market on Saturday, rising 75 paisa for buying and selling at 80.70 and 80.80 in a single day rally, money experts said. The rupee appreciation versus the dollar was expected and it is mos
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Cohen calls for major economic support for Pakistan

Cohen calls for major economic support for Pakistan

A top American expert on South Asia, Dr Stephen Cohen has said that the current Pakistani government is the best to have emerged in the country in years as he expressed confidence in the nation's ability to successfully meet the current challenges with in
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 75 paisa gain on interbank market

THE RUPEE: 75 paisa gain on interbank market

The rupee improved with sharp gain against dollar on the interbank market on Saturday, rising 75 paisa for buying and selling at 80.70 and 80.80 in a single day rally, money experts said. The rupee appreciation versus the dollar was expected and it is mos
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Iraq, Iran to exchange remains of 1980s war dead

Iraq, Iran to exchange remains of 1980s war dead

Iraq and Iran are to exchange the remains of soldiers killed during the 1980-88 war between the two countries, Iraqi government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said. "The delivery of the remains is set for November 15. We will receive the remains of 200 Iraqi so
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
$0.56 million foreign portfolio investment received in October

$0.56 million foreign portfolio investment received in October

A fresh inflow of over $0.56 million of foreign investors'' portfolio investment (FIPI) in the country''s equity market was observed in October, 2008, out of which $0.349 million came in the last week of the month. The market had been witnessing a declini
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (November 01, 2008)and for Sunday (December 02, 2008).
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (November 01, 2008)and the forecast for Sunday (December 02, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Oil on deferred payment: Islamabad mulling Tehran offer

Oil on deferred payment: Islamabad mulling Tehran offer

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday that Pakistan is seriously considering Iranian offer for acquiring oil on deferred payment. Briefing media on his return from the five-day visit to Turkey, he said why should Pakistan refuse such an offer
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Oil on deferred payment: Islamabad mulling Tehran offer

Oil on deferred payment: Islamabad mulling Tehran offer

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday that Pakistan is seriously considering Iranian offer for acquiring oil on deferred payment. Briefing media on his return from the five-day visit to Turkey, he said why should Pakistan refuse such an offer
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Oil on deferred payment: Islamabad mulling Tehran offer

Oil on deferred payment: Islamabad mulling Tehran offer

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday that Pakistan is seriously considering Iranian offer for acquiring oil on deferred payment. Briefing media on his return from the five-day visit to Turkey, he said why should Pakistan refuse such an offer
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
India affirms commitment to IPI gas pipeline

India affirms commitment to IPI gas pipeline

Affirming its commitment to the proposed Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project, New Delhi on Saturday said it was working with Islamabad to resolve the outstanding issues, and insisted that the $7.4 billion project could be finalised through co-o
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
India affirms commitment to IPI gas pipeline

India affirms commitment to IPI gas pipeline

Affirming its commitment to the proposed Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project, New Delhi on Saturday said it was working with Islamabad to resolve the outstanding issues, and insisted that the $7.4 billion project could be finalised through co-o
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
India affirms commitment to IPI gas pipeline

India affirms commitment to IPI gas pipeline

Affirming its commitment to the proposed Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project, New Delhi on Saturday said it was working with Islamabad to resolve the outstanding issues, and insisted that the $7.4 billion project could be finalised through co-o
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Ireland to ensure police can search US planes

Ireland to ensure police can search US planes

Ireland will ensure it has powers to search US planes transiting through the country to check that the CIA is not transporting terrorist suspects, a junior government coalition partner said Saturday.
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Qadirpur Gasfield sell-off decision wrong: Senate Panel

Qadirpur Gasfield sell-off decision wrong: Senate Panel

Senator Talha Mehmood, Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Saturday said that the Qadirpur Gas Field has reserves of over $5 billion and the decision of its privatisation is wrong as the move will deprive the country of a high value profita
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
British commander in Afghanistan resigns

British commander in Afghanistan resigns

A commander of Britain's elite special forces in Afghanistan has resigned, a defence source said on Saturday, declining to give further details. Major Sebastian Morley, a reservist commander with the Special Air Service (SAS), blamed a chronic lack of inv
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
British commander in Afghanistan resigns

British commander in Afghanistan resigns

A commander of Britain's elite special forces in Afghanistan has resigned, a defence source said on Saturday, declining to give further details. Major Sebastian Morley, a reservist commander with the Special Air Service (SAS), blamed a chronic lack of inv
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Qadirpur Gasfield sell-off decision wrong: Senate Panel

Qadirpur Gasfield sell-off decision wrong: Senate Panel

Senator Talha Mehmood, Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Saturday said that the Qadirpur Gas Field has reserves of over $5 billion and the decision of its privatisation is wrong as the move will deprive the country of a high value profita
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Qadirpur Gasfield sell-off decision wrong: Senate Panel

Qadirpur Gasfield sell-off decision wrong: Senate Panel

Senator Talha Mehmood, Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Saturday said that the Qadirpur Gas Field has reserves of over $5 billion and the decision of its privatisation is wrong as the move will deprive the country of a high value profita
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Traders disallow film shooting

Traders disallow film shooting

Kashmiri fruit traders did not allow shooting of some scenes of director Rahul Dholakia's movie 'Lamhaa' at fruit Mandi, Parimpora in Srinagar, IHK says a report reaching here from across the Line of Control. The film 'Lamhaa' is a love story, featuring S
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Traders disallow film shooting

Traders disallow film shooting

Kashmiri fruit traders did not allow shooting of some scenes of director Rahul Dholakia's movie 'Lamhaa' at fruit Mandi, Parimpora in Srinagar, IHK says a report reaching here from across the Line of Control. The film 'Lamhaa' is a love story, featuring S
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
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