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Print - 2008-11-27
Gates to stay as Pentagon chief

Gates to stay as Pentagon chief

Defence Secretary Robert Gates has agreed to stay in his job when president-elect Barack Obama takes office in January, with an announcement expected next week, reports said late Tuesday. Politico.com, ABC News and CNN said the highly regarded Gates would
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Indian rupee strengthens

Indian rupee strengthens

The Indian rupee rose to its strongest in more than a week on Wednesday, gaining on huge dollar sales by a corporate and a rally in the local share market, dealers said. The partially convertible rupee ended at 49.48/50 per dollar, off the day's peak of 4
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Dollar spreads stay stubbornly wide

Dollar spreads stay stubbornly wide

The bank-to-bank lending rates for dollar, euro and sterling funds mostly drifted lower on Wednesday as some central banks added liquidity into the system but signs of funding strains as the year-end looms were visible.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Sterling slips against dollar

Sterling slips against dollar

Sterling slipped against the dollar and yen on Wednesday, retreating from a two-week high against the US currency, as worries over the health of the global economy prompted investors to shed risky positions. Sterling came under pressure against a broadly
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Euro falls in London

Euro falls in London

The euro fell against the yen and the dollar on Wednesday as investors were pessimistic about whether a European stimulus package will be sufficient to ease the financial crisis. Risk aversion kept hold in financial markets on fears about the looming glob
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Thailand's spreads widen

Thailand's spreads widen

Thailand's credit spreads widened on Wednesday as anti-government protesters laid siege to Bangkok airport in a bid to oust the country's prime minister. But sentiment in the wider Asian market was underpinned by news of a $600 billion US Federal Reserve
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Thailand's spreads widen

Thailand's spreads widen

Thailand's credit spreads widened on Wednesday as anti-government protesters laid siege to Bangkok airport in a bid to oust the country's prime minister. But sentiment in the wider Asian market was underpinned by news of a $600 billion US Federal Reserve
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
European credit spreads tighten

European credit spreads tighten

European credit spreads tightened on Wednesday, boosted by a planned European 200 billion euro ($259 billion) stimulus package, but trading was thin ahead of the US Thanksgiving holiday. By 1709 GMT, the investment-grade Markit iTraxx Europe index was at
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
European credit spreads tighten

European credit spreads tighten

European credit spreads tightened on Wednesday, boosted by a planned European 200 billion euro ($259 billion) stimulus package, but trading was thin ahead of the US Thanksgiving holiday. By 1709 GMT, the investment-grade Markit iTraxx Europe index was at
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Wednesday's midday trade: Wall Street rises

Wednesday's midday trade: Wall Street rises

US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors scooped up bargains in the beaten-down tech sector and higher oil prices buoyed energy companies, tempering concerns about the worsening global economic outlook. The Nasdaq rose more than 2 percent, outpacing gains
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Indian shares gain

Indian shares gain

Indian shares rose 3.81 percent on Wednesday on hopes of a rate cut by India's central bank as inflationary pressures ease, dealers said. The benchmark 30-share Sensex rose 331.19 points to 9,026.72, following two days of losses. Official annual inflation
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Malaysian shares down

Malaysian shares down

Malaysian share prices closed 0.4 percent lower on Wednesday amid lacklustre trade and thin volumes, dealers said. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index dropped 3.81 points to close at 856.37 on a volume of 363.04 million shares worth 598.27 million (165.36 mi
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Singapore shares up

Singapore shares up

Singapore shares closed 3.50 percent higher Wednesday, drawing some strength from regional markets after the US government's latest bailout of the financial system, dealers said. The main Straits Times Index rose 57.88 points to 1,711.13.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Britain's top share index falls

Britain's top share index falls

Britain's FTSE 100 share index ended down 0.4 percent on Wednesday as weakness in heavyweight oil stocks offset gains in miners, platinum specialist Johnson Matthey and caterer Compass Group. The FTSE 100 closed 18.56 points lower at 4,152.69 in a choppy
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
FBR asked to allow taxpayers to adjust tax liability

FBR asked to allow taxpayers to adjust tax liability

President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Anjum Nisar has urged the Chairman, Federal Board of Revenue, (FBR) Ahmad Waqar to allow the taxpayers to adjust their tax liability against their available/determined income tax, sales tax, and
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Government may withdraw subsidy on DAP

Government may withdraw subsidy on DAP

Due to steep reduction in DAP prices world-wide, the government may withdraw subsidy of Rs 27 billion provided to the farmers for bumper wheat crop, a senior official of Food Ministry, on the condition of anonymity told Business Recorder on Wednesd
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Shia leader escapes attack

Shia leader escapes attack

Tension gripped the whole city when some unknown armed men opened fire on central Shia leader and burnt some shops in the metropolis on Wednesday. According to detail, the leader of All Pakistan Shia Action Committee (APSAC) Allama Mirza Yousuf Hussaini w
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
National Assembly body summons FBISE chief, education secretary

National Assembly body summons FBISE chief, education secretary

National Assembly standing committee on education has summoned chairman Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) and secretary education to explain the 'alleged' improvement of daughter of Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar from Grade C
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Benazir wins UN human rights award posthumously

Benazir wins UN human rights award posthumously

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday announced it would give its 2008 human rights awards posthumously to Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and Dorothy Stang, a French Catholic nun. Other winners are Louise Arbour of Canada, the former UN hi
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Diplomats show keen interest in GIDS products

Diplomats show keen interest in GIDS products

A large number of diplomats and senior armed forces personnel visited the 5th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-2008). They also visited the Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) pavilion, which was one of the largest stalls and a
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Iranian diesel, petrol seized

Iranian diesel, petrol seized

Iranian diesel and petrol worth millions of rupees were seized in the outskirts of Karachi on Wednesday. On a tip off, the Directorate General, Intelligence and Investigation (DGI&I) of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) seized an oil tanker and a truck carry
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
City violence claimed lives of 141 political activists in 45 days

City violence claimed lives of 141 political activists in 45 days

As many as 141 activists of different political parties have been killed in the metropolis in target killings during past 45 days. The majority of activists who lost their lives belonged to ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQ
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
POF shows full range with new product 'POF Eye'

POF shows full range with new product 'POF Eye'

Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) is showcasing its full range of products along with new product "POF Eye" in the 5th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-2008) being held at Karachi Expo Centre.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
PPP presses UN for early investigation of Benazir murder

PPP presses UN for early investigation of Benazir murder

The Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Babar Awan has pressed the United Nations (UN) Secretary General to constitute an international tribunal investigate the murder of late Benazir Bhutto without any further delay. He was addressing Benazir'
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
PTCL criticised for increase in UAN charges

PTCL criticised for increase in UAN charges

The business community has strongly criticised the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited for making unprecedented increase of 421 percent in the charges of universal access numbers (UAN). The PTCL changed the tariff rate for the UAN number subscriber
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Seven alleged criminals arrested

Seven alleged criminals arrested

The CIA Police, Iqbal Town division, has arrested seven criminals including three hired assassins involved in a number of incidents of dacoity, street crimes and murder seized car, mobile phone, motorcycle, rickshaw and illegal weapons from their possessi
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Nation won't forgive Musharraf: PML-N

Nation won't forgive Musharraf: PML-N

Pakistan Muslim League-N Secretary General International Affairs Sheikh Kaiser Mahmood has said that the dictator who abrogated the constitution, derailed democracy and sent national leadership in forced exile, has escaped from the country. The PML-N lead
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Punjab set to launch crackdown against makers of spurious drugs

Punjab set to launch crackdown against makers of spurious drugs

The Punjab government has sought help of pharmaceutical industry and experts for the elimination of menace of spurious medicines. Sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday that Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif had taken serious noti
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Imported cars: hearing of petition against luxury tax adjourned

Imported cars: hearing of petition against luxury tax adjourned

The Lahore High Court on Wednesday providing interim relief against the imposition of luxury tax on imported cars, fixed December 12 as further date of hearing on the petition along with a number of similar petitions that are already pending before the co
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
PPP finalises names of expected ministers in Punjab government

PPP finalises names of expected ministers in Punjab government

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has finalised names of expected ministers for parliamentary committees and standing committees' heads in Punjab government and the selected ones are likely to take oath after Eid-ul-Azha.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
PPP starts 'Prayer ceremonies' for Benazir Bhutto

PPP starts 'Prayer ceremonies' for Benazir Bhutto

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has started 'prayer ceremonies' on Wednesday to commemorate martyrdom of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. According to the schedule, 'prayer ceremonies' will continue up to December 24, followed by departure of carvans of PPP workers
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Khosa defends creation of commissioner's office

Khosa defends creation of commissioner's office

Punjab Local Government and Community Development Minister, Sardar Dost Mohammad Khosa has said that the office of the divisional commissioner has been created to improve co-ordination between the provincial and district governments. He was talking to new
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
20 more dengue patients admitted to Lahore hospitals

20 more dengue patients admitted to Lahore hospitals

Punjab Health Department has said that during the last 24 hours 20 new dengue fever patients had been admitted to different teaching hospitals of Lahore whereas, 24 patients had been discharged and at present 57 patients were under treatment. Business
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
'SKMCH is a role model of philanthropic institution'

'SKMCH is a role model of philanthropic institution'

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) and Research Centre has become a model institution of Pakistan and to date the hospital continues to treat thousands of poor cancer patients from philanthropic resources.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
International seminar on CSR concludes

International seminar on CSR concludes

The business community can make tremendous contribution in promoting community well being, especially if innovative Cooperate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are undertaken in partnership with government and civil society.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
LCCI establishes Lahore Corner

LCCI establishes Lahore Corner

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has established Lahore Corner at its premises, an institutional platform for conducting and promoting systematic research on all problems confronting Lahore.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Improvement of education sector top priority: Shahbaz

Improvement of education sector top priority: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that the aim of progress and prosperity of the nation could not be realised without eliminating illiteracy and ignorance, therefore improvement of education sector is at the top of his priority
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Sub Inspector summoned

Sub Inspector summoned

Additional District and Sessions Judge Qamar Ijaz on Wednesday summoned Sub Inspector Anwar Ali for November 29 for recording his witness in trial of an accused of raping a seven-year-old orphan girl. Earlier the judge had recorded all the prosecution wit
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
New York cotton futures move higher

New York cotton futures move higher

Cotton futures rallied on a steady barrage of investor short-covering to finish sharply higher Wednesday, and the market's firm tone was expected to survive the long holiday weekend, brokers said. New York agricultural commodity markets will be shut on Th
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Japan makes rare purchase of Black Sea corn

Japan makes rare purchase of Black Sea corn

Japan has made a rare purchase of Black Sea-origin corn (maize), thought likely to come from Ukraine, European traders said on Wednesday. Details were unclear but traders said the volume was thought to be between 75,000 and 100,000 tonnes in three consign
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Copper rises four percent

Copper rises four percent

Copper rose almost 4 percent on Wednesday as investors bet a rate cut in China, the world's top consumer of the industrial metal, could help boost growth and demand. However, metals trimmed some of their gains as the dollar rose against the euro later in
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Oil jumps seven percent

Oil jumps seven percent

Oil jumped by more than 7 percent to over $54 per barrel on Wednesday as the US stock markets rallied and giant energy consumer China cut interest rates. The gain came despite bearish US government inventory data, which showed an unexpectedly large rise i
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
London coffee, sugar futures rise

London coffee, sugar futures rise

Coffee and sugar futures rose on light investor buying on Wednesday, and cocoa held steady in dealings dominated by rollover business as markets nervously watched for clues to the outlook of the global economy.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Gold dips in London

Gold dips in London

Gold prices slipped on Wednesday as the firmer dollar against the euro dented interest in the precious metal as a currency hedge, but rising oil prices were underpinning the precious metal. Spot gold was at $813.90/ 815.90 an ounce at 1520 GMT, up from a
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee rises, cocoa falls

US MIDDAY: coffee rises, cocoa falls

Arabica coffee and US cocoa futures steadied in early business on Wednesday, with moves in the currency markets underpinning both markets, while volumes thinned out ahead of the US Thanksgiving Day holiday, traders said. All agricultural commodity markets
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar steadies

US MIDDAY: sugar steadies

Raw sugar futures on ICE Futures US at 1330 GMT. New York agricultural commodity markets will close an hour early Wednesday at 2:15 EST (1915 GMT). March raw sugar contract gained 0.03 cent to 11.64 cents per lb.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn down

US MIDDAY: corn down

December corn was down 1 cent at $3.52-1/2 a bushel; March was down 1 at $3.69-1/2. Heavy December deliveries of 2,000 to 4,000 contracts expected on first notice day on Friday.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat firms

US MIDDAY: wheat firms

December wheat was up 1-1/4 cents at $5.35-1/4 per bushel; March was up 1 at $5.53-3/4. Excessive wet weather in Australia's wheat growing regions and dryness in Argentina supportive. But expected record-large global wheat crop overhanging the market.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans higher

US MIDDAY: soyabeans higher

January soyabean futures were up 7 cents at $8.90 per bushel. December soyameal was down $1.40 at $261.10 per ton. December soyaoil was up 0.58 cent at 32.82 cts per lb.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper gains

US MIDDAY: copper gains

US copper futures rose to a 1-1/2-week high early Wednesday, buoyed by news of a large interest rate cut in China, the world's largest consumer of the red metal, traders said. For the latest detailed report, click on [MET/L] Copper for March delivery was
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold drops

US MIDDAY: gold drops

US gold futures dropped in quiet trade on Wednesday as investors took profits after a recent rally ahead of the US Thanksgiving holiday, but worries about longer-term inflation should support prices. December gold falls $5.20 to $813.30 an ounce at 11:07
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Lobby against Chief Justice criticised

Lobby against Chief Justice criticised

A lobby, striving for reinstatement of former Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry is hatching conspiracies against Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar to defame him, said Nawaz Kharal, President of Federal Capital Lawyers Forum (FCLF) here on Wednesday.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
PTV asked to launch sports channel

PTV asked to launch sports channel

The Senate Standing Committee on Sports met at the Parliament House here on Wednesday under the Chairmanship of Senator Zafar Iqbal Chaudhry, has recommended that PTV should launch a sports channel, exclusively devoted to the promotion of the sports.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
CSS examination: Cabinet declines to raise max age limit

CSS examination: Cabinet declines to raise max age limit

The Cabinet on Wednesday rejected a summary, moved by the Establishment Division, seeking increase in upper age limit for taking Civil Superior Service (CSS) competitive examination. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, who presided over the meeting, said t
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
CSS examination: Cabinet declines to raise max age limit

CSS examination: Cabinet declines to raise max age limit

The Cabinet on Wednesday rejected a summary, moved by the Establishment Division, seeking increase in upper age limit for taking Civil Superior Service (CSS) competitive examination. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, who presided over the meeting, said t
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
CDA to hire consultants for Margalla Tunnel's feasibility study

CDA to hire consultants for Margalla Tunnel's feasibility study

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) would shortly hire the consultants to conduct the feasibility study of Margalla Tunnel Project to evaluate the pros and cons of the project. "It is too early to say anything about the project before a feasibility st
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Eid gifts for Pakistani prisoners in Beijing

Eid gifts for Pakistani prisoners in Beijing

Eid gift packs were distributed among the Pakistani jail inmates undergoing various jail terms on charges of drug smuggling in Beijing prison, said a senior Pakistani diplomat here on Wednesday.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (November 26, 2008) and the forecast for Thursday (November 27, 2008).

Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Oxfam study on fishing rights discussed at workshop

Oxfam study on fishing rights discussed at workshop

A consultative workshop on fishing rights and sustainable fishing policy and practices in Sindh was held at a local hotel on Wednesday. It was pointed out that fisheries is the livelihood of millions of fisher-folk communities of Sindh and that there are
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Seminar provides expert advice to farmers

Seminar provides expert advice to farmers

'Kisan Seminar' was held by Pakistan Crop Protection Association (PCPA) under the sub-departments of Allahdin group of companies, Warble and Welcon, in Multan Arts Council here on Wednesday. Dealers and distributors of more than 60 pesticide companies and
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (November 26, 2008).

Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (November 26, 2008).

Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan and India agree to eliminate terrorism

Pakistan and India agree to eliminate terrorism

Pakistan and India Wednesday agreed to eliminate terrorism by using all-out efforts and severe action will be taken against any element involved in terrorist activities. The two countries reached the agreement during the 5th round of Interior and Home Sec
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Gupta calls on Malik

Gupta calls on Malik

Indian Home Minister has extended an invitation to Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik to visit India. Indian Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta called on Malik here on Wednesday and conveyed to him the message of invitation. Secretary Interior,
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Turkey responds immediately to Balochistan quake victims

Turkey responds immediately to Balochistan quake victims

As usual, Pakistan's most trustworthy and brotherly country Turkey responded immediately following the devastated earthquake in Balochistan to help the victims even in remote areas of the province.
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Containers for Nato forces

Containers for Nato forces

A leading newspaper dated 17 November 2008 carried a picture of containers loaded with food items and military vehicles. It did not say if there was heavy ammunition and missiles in these containers. Missiles for drones are perhaps carried in these contai
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Wednesday (November 26, 2008).

Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Electricity bills

Electricity bills

Electricity bill received for the month of November 2008 is like a bombshell for me. The bill contains an arrear, which is in fact the relief of 40% allowed in previous month with much fanfare. In other words, the government is actually charging the elect
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, (November 27, 2008).

Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Easy credit comes back to haunt Indian consumers

Easy credit comes back to haunt Indian consumers

Credit is a devil that dances in empty pockets," was the advice P.V. Rajiv's father gave him when the young salesman swiped his new credit card for the first time to buy an expensive watch he could hardly afford. As someone whose generation was brought up
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, (November 27, 2008).

Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Climate change: economic crisis may prompt faster action by China

Climate change: economic crisis may prompt faster action by China

China is already the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, according to some estimates, putting it at the centre of international debate on how to combat climate change. An action plan last year reaffirmed China's commitment to reduce energy consum
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, (November 27, 2008).

Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Fall in agriculture-commodities' prices and investment prospects

Fall in agriculture-commodities' prices and investment prospects

One of the key components of government strategy to stabilise economy for sustainable high economic growth is to fully utilise potential of agriculture sector by boosting productivity, increasing value addition and providing essential inputs such as certi
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 26, 2008).

Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan and the crystal-gazers

Pakistan and the crystal-gazers

For some years now Pakistan appears to be a fair game for the western crystal-gazers. The latest attack has come from the National Intelligence Council (NIC), a subsidiary of the CIA, which has released its "Global Trends 2025 - A Transformed World", figu
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (November 26, 2008)and for Thursday (November 27, 2008).
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Miliband's interview as a prelude to his Pakistan visit

Miliband's interview as a prelude to his Pakistan visit

David Miliband, British Foreign Secretary, as a prelude to his forthcoming visit to Pakistan later this week, has emphasised what he terms the importance of Pakistan to UK's strategic national interest. This 'strategic interest' post-dates 9/11 reflecting
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 26, 2008).

Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Students in capital facing boarding problems

Students in capital facing boarding problems

The student community in federal capital is facing shortage of boarding facilities, which are creating problems for them to concentrate on their studies in proper and required manner. Universities operating in the city have not sufficient capacity to acco
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Telenor selects Nokia Siemens assurance software

Telenor selects Nokia Siemens assurance software

Telenor Pakistan selected Nokia Siemens Networks service assurance software to improve customer experience for its over 18 million subscribers. The customer traffic monitoring and analysis software provides a detailed, real-time view to user activity and
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Ground breaking of PQA sewerage works package held

Ground breaking of PQA sewerage works package held

Ground Breaking Ceremony of PQA Sewerage Works Package (Priority-1) at NWIZ, PQA, Karachi recently was held and well attended by PQA officials, industrialists and Business community. Mir Afsar Din Talpur, Chairman Port Qasim Authority, graced the occasion
Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 26, 2008).

Published 27 Nov, 2008 12:00am
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