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Print - 2008-11-02
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
Shahbaz sets up relief fund for quake victims

Shahbaz sets up relief fund for quake victims

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has announced setting up of a 'Relief Fund' for the rehabilitation of Balochistan earthquake affectees, while a relief train will run from Punjab to carry relief goods for the affectees.
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
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
Yasin Malik, Sumji booked under PSA

Yasin Malik, Sumji booked under PSA

The occupation authorities in occupied Kashmir booked the Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman, Mohammad Yasin Malik and Hurriyet leader, Ghulam Nabi Sumji under draconian Public Safety Act (PSA) on Saturday. According to Kashmir Media
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Yasin Malik, Sumji booked under PSA

Yasin Malik, Sumji booked under PSA

The occupation authorities in occupied Kashmir booked the Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman, Mohammad Yasin Malik and Hurriyet leader, Ghulam Nabi Sumji under draconian Public Safety Act (PSA) on Saturday. According to Kashmir Media
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
FPCCI not in favour of IMF loans

FPCCI not in favour of IMF loans

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed concern over Pakistan entering into an agreement with the IMF on rigid and unfavourable terms and conditions which could be detrimental to the country''s interests.
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
FPCCI not in favour of IMF loans

FPCCI not in favour of IMF loans

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed concern over Pakistan entering into an agreement with the IMF on rigid and unfavourable terms and conditions which could be detrimental to the country's interests.
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
FPCCI not in favour of IMF loans

FPCCI not in favour of IMF loans

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed concern over Pakistan entering into an agreement with the IMF on rigid and unfavourable terms and conditions which could be detrimental to the country's interests.
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Russians withdraw rouble deposits in September

Russians withdraw rouble deposits in September

Russian banks saw retail rouble deposits fall by 2 percent in September, while corporate loans grew at their slowest pace in 2-1/2 years as the global credit crunch left its mark, central bank data showed on Saturday. Retail deposits in the local currency
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
French parliament votes to allow retirement at 70

French parliament votes to allow retirement at 70

French workers may be allowed to continue working past the age of 65 under a measure approved by the lower house of parliament and criticised by the opposition as opening the way to pushing back the official retirement age. The measure, voted in late on F
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Panasonic in talks to buy Sanyo Electric

Panasonic in talks to buy Sanyo Electric

Japanese electronics maker Panasonic Corp is in talks with Goldman Sachs and two other major shareholders of Sanyo Electric Co Ltd to buy a controlling stake in its smaller rival, company and financial sources said on Saturday.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (November 01, 2008)and for Sunday (December 02, 2008).
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
$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 declining
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 declining
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
CCP may remove any person obstructing proceedings

CCP may remove any person obstructing proceedings

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has been empowered to remove any person from the hearing who obstructs proceedings or misbehaves with the Commission officials. The Commission on Saturday issued guidelines on conduct of proceedings before it.
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
CCP may remove any person obstructing proceedings

CCP may remove any person obstructing proceedings

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has been empowered to remove any person from the hearing who obstructs proceedings or misbehaves with the Commission officials. The Commission on Saturday issued guidelines on conduct of proceedings before it.
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
CCP may remove any person obstructing proceedings

CCP may remove any person obstructing proceedings

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has been empowered to remove any person from the hearing who obstructs proceedings or misbehaves with the Commission officials. The Commission on Saturday issued guidelines on conduct of proceedings before it.
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Rs 349.8 billion taxes collected in July-October

Rs 349.8 billion taxes collected in July-October

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 349.8 billion during July-October period of 2008-09 against target of Rs 329.3 billion, showing an increase of over Rs 20 billion. According to FBR data issued on Saturday, the board collec
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Rs 349.8 billion taxes collected in July-October

Rs 349.8 billion taxes collected in July-October

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 349.8 billion during July-October period of 2008-09 against target of Rs 329.3 billion, showing an increase of over Rs 20 billion. According to FBR data issued on Saturday, the board collec
Published 02 Nov, 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 (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Rs 349.8 billion taxes collected in July-October

Rs 349.8 billion taxes collected in July-October

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 349.8 billion during July-October period of 2008-09 against target of Rs 329.3 billion, showing an increase of over Rs 20 billion. According to FBR data issued on Saturday, the board collec
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Ministry asked to pump in all resources for cotton boost

Ministry asked to pump in all resources for cotton boost

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said that more attention will be given to increase the cotton production and directed the concerned ministry to pump in all available resources for achieving the production target. Zardari stated this while chairing
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Ministry asked to pump in all resources for cotton boost

Ministry asked to pump in all resources for cotton boost

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said that more attention will be given to increase the cotton production and directed the concerned ministry to pump in all available resources for achieving the production target. Zardari stated this while chairing
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Ministry asked to pump in all resources for cotton boost

Ministry asked to pump in all resources for cotton boost

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said that more attention will be given to increase the cotton production and directed the concerned ministry to pump in all available resources for achieving the production target. Zardari stated this while chairing
Published 02 Nov, 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 (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Russia, Libya sign civil nuclear deal

Russia, Libya sign civil nuclear deal

Libya and Russia signed a civil nuclear co-operation deal Saturday, Tripoli's foreign minister said, as Moamer Kadhafi visited Moscow in a trip also expected to focus on oil and gas and arms purchases. "A co-operation agreement was signed in the area of t
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Russia, Libya sign civil nuclear deal

Russia, Libya sign civil nuclear deal

Libya and Russia signed a civil nuclear co-operation deal Saturday, Tripoli's foreign minister said, as Moamer Kadhafi visited Moscow in a trip also expected to focus on oil and gas and arms purchases. "A co-operation agreement was signed in the area of t
Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (November 01, 2008).

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

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

Published 02 Nov, 2008 12:00am
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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