News Archives for Print - 2009-01-12

Audi says decline in 2009 car sales possible

Volkswagen's premium brand Audi cannot exclude a decline in volume in 2009, which would bring to an end its streak of 13 straight years of vehicle sales growth.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

LSE registers gains across board

Because of institutional support coupled with investors' cash-based transactions, the equities on the Lahore Stock Exchange registered gains across the board amid ascending transaction volume during the last week that was comprised of only three days due

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

LSE registers gains across board

Because of institutional support coupled with investors' cash-based transactions, the equities on the Lahore Stock Exchange registered gains across the board amid ascending transaction volume during the last week that was comprised of only three days due

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Armed forces, masses, diaspora ready to defend country: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that besides the three Armed Forces, the youth of the country, the masses, the political diaspora are all ready to play their role for the defence of the country.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Armed forces, masses, diaspora ready to defend country: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that besides the three Armed Forces, the youth of the country, the masses, the political diaspora are all ready to play their role for the defence of the country.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

ECC to consider exemption of capital goods from regulatory duty

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet will consider a proposal of Investment Ministry to exempt capital goods from Regulatory Duty (RD), in its next meeting, in spite of stiff resistance by the Ministries of Finance, Industries and Fed

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

ECC to consider exemption of capital goods from regulatory duty

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet will consider a proposal of Investment Ministry to exempt capital goods from Regulatory Duty (RD), in its next meeting, in spite of stiff resistance by the Ministries of Finance, Industries and Fed

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

ECC to consider exemption of capital goods from regulatory duty

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet will consider a proposal of Investment Ministry to exempt capital goods from Regulatory Duty (RD), in its next meeting, in spite of stiff resistance by the Ministries of Finance, Industries and Fed

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Investment under CFS declines

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market declined by 16 percent to Rs 1.1 billion during the week ended on January 9, 2009. The average CFS rate remained in the range of 20-22 percent compared to previous week''''s average

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Investment under CFS declines

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market declined by 16 percent to Rs 1.1 billion during the week ended on January 9, 2009. The average CFS rate remained in the range of 20-22 percent compared to previous week''s average ra

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Investment under CFS declines

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market declined by 16 percent to Rs 1.1 billion during the week ended on January 9, 2009. The average CFS rate remained in the range of 20-22 percent compared to previous week's average rat

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Investment under CFS declines

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market declined by 16 percent to Rs 1.1 billion during the week ended on January 9, 2009. The average CFS rate remained in the range of 20-22 percent compared to previous week's average rat

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Trading picks up on stock market

The Karachi share market continued its upward momentum during the week ended on January 10, 2009, and KSE-100 index increased by 350.24 points, or 6 percent, and closed at 6,143.81 points.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Trading picks up on stock market

The Karachi share market continued its upward momentum during the week ended on January 10, 2009, and KSE-100 index increased by 350.24 points, or 6 percent, and closed at 6,143.81 points.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Trading picks up on stock market

The Karachi share market continued its upward momentum during the week ended on January 10, 2009, and KSE-100 index increased by 350.24 points, or 6 percent, and closed at 6,143.81 points.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

MSDL may be allowed to sell magnetite to PSM

The federal government is expected to allow M/s Metal Resource Development Limited, (MRDL) to sell its entire magnetite iron concentrate output to Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) through amending a five year old decision.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

MSDL may be allowed to sell magnetite to PSM

The federal government is expected to allow M/s Metal Resource Development Limited, (MRDL) to sell its entire magnetite iron concentrate output to Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) through amending a five year old decision.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

MSDL may be allowed to sell magnetite to PSM

The federal government is expected to allow M/s Metal Resource Development Limited, (MRDL) to sell its entire magnetite iron concentrate output to Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) through amending a five year old decision.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

'Entire' document handed over to Pakistan, says Mukherjee

Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee claimed on Sunday that India had handed over 'entire' documents to Pakistan in connection with Mumbai attacks. Talking to reporters in Lalgola in West Bengal after attending a Congress Party rally, he said

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

'Entire' document handed over to Pakistan, says Mukherjee

Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee claimed on Sunday that India had handed over 'entire' documents to Pakistan in connection with Mumbai attacks. Talking to reporters in Lalgola in West Bengal after attending a Congress Party rally, he said

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

FBR mulling to set up separate withholding tax function in RTOs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is examining a proposal to set up a separate function of withholding tax in each Regional Tax Office (RTO) for proper enforcement of withholding provisions under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

FBR mulling to set up separate withholding tax function in RTOs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is examining a proposal to set up a separate function of withholding tax in each Regional Tax Office (RTO) for proper enforcement of withholding provisions under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

FBR mulling to set up separate withholding tax function in RTOs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is examining a proposal to set up a separate function of withholding tax in each Regional Tax Office (RTO) for proper enforcement of withholding provisions under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

$25.058 million outflow recorded on equity market

A massive outflow of $25.058 million of foreign portfolio investment from the country''''s equity market was witnessed during the week ended on January 10, 2009. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, the cumulative outfl

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

$25.058 million outflow recorded on equity market

A massive outflow of $25.058 million of foreign portfolio investment from the country''s equity market was witnessed during the week ended on January 10, 2009. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, the cumulative outflow

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

$25.058 million outflow recorded on equity market

A massive outflow of $25.058 million of foreign portfolio investment from the country's equity market was witnessed during the week ended on January 10, 2009. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, the cumulative outflow

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

$25.058 million outflow recorded on equity market

A massive outflow of $25.058 million of foreign portfolio investment from the country's equity market was witnessed during the week ended on January 10, 2009. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, the cumulative outflow

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Obama vows to tackle Middle East 'on day one'

US president-elect Barack Obama on Sunday vowed to take swift action on the Middle East peace process and Iran's nuclear ambitions but played for time to shut down the Guantanamo Bay prison camp.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Obama vows to tackle Middle East 'on day one'

US president-elect Barack Obama on Sunday vowed to take swift action on the Middle East peace process and Iran's nuclear ambitions but played for time to shut down the Guantanamo Bay prison camp.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee posted gains against the dollar during the shortened week ended on January 10, 2009. Trading sessions shortened due to Ashura holidays. On the interbank market, the rupee went up with the gain of 13 paisa against dollar for buying and selling at

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee posted gains against the dollar during the shortened week ended on January 10, 2009. Trading sessions shortened due to Ashura holidays. On the interbank market, the rupee went up with the gain of 13 paisa against dollar for buying and selling at

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

45 Taliban, six troops killed in Mohmand

Fierce fighting at a paramilitary fort in Mohmand tribal region on Sunday killed at least six soldiers and 45 militants, the military said. Meanwhile, 13 people were killed in sectarian clashes in another north-western district, raising the death toll in

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

45 Taliban, six troops killed in Mohmand

Fierce fighting at a paramilitary fort in Mohmand tribal region on Sunday killed at least six soldiers and 45 militants, the military said. Meanwhile, 13 people were killed in sectarian clashes in another north-western district, raising the death toll in

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Qazi urges Muslim states to unite against Israeli aggression

Amir Jamaat-i-Islami Qazi Hussain Ahmed has urged Muslim countries to exert pressure on USA and the United Nations to stop Israeli aggression against Palestinian people. Addressing a protest demonstration here at Aabpara Chowk on Sunday, he said it is the

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Imran and Nawaz discuss million march

Imran Khan the head of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) here on Sunday met Quaid of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and talked to him about million march. The march will be carried on March 9, in Islamabad for the reinstatement of depo

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Karzai flies to India for security talks

Afghan President Hamid Karzai flew to India Sunday on an official visit that will include talks on the fight against terrorism, officials said. Karzai would meet Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Mo

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Karzai flies to India for security talks

Afghan President Hamid Karzai flew to India Sunday on an official visit that will include talks on the fight against terrorism, officials said. Karzai would meet Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Mo

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Ford says talking to potential Volvo bidders

Ford Motor Co has had talks with potential bidders for its luxury Volvo brand, Ford Chief Executive Alan Mulally said on Sunday. Mulally, who was speaking to reporters at the Detroit auto show, declined to name the parties that had been in contact with Fo

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Ford says talking to potential Volvo bidders

Ford Motor Co has had talks with potential bidders for its luxury Volvo brand, Ford Chief Executive Alan Mulally said on Sunday. Mulally, who was speaking to reporters at the Detroit auto show, declined to name the parties that had been in contact with Fo

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Ford says talking to potential Volvo bidders

Ford Motor Co has had talks with potential bidders for its luxury Volvo brand, Ford Chief Executive Alan Mulally said on Sunday. Mulally, who was speaking to reporters at the Detroit auto show, declined to name the parties that had been in contact with Fo

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Qatar says gas helps it cope with oil even under $30

Qatar is able to withstand a fall of oil prices to less than $30 per barrel because of expanding gas production in the world''s top exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), Oil Minister Abdullah al-Attiyah said on Sunday. "We adjust with the changes," Att

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Qatar says gas helps it cope with oil even under $30

Qatar is able to withstand a fall of oil prices to less than $30 per barrel because of expanding gas production in the world's top exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), Oil Minister Abdullah al-Attiyah said on Sunday. "We adjust with the changes," Atti

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Qatar says gas helps it cope with oil even under $30

Qatar is able to withstand a fall of oil prices to less than $30 per barrel because of expanding gas production in the world's top exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), Oil Minister Abdullah al-Attiyah said on Sunday. "We adjust with the changes," Atti

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Kuwait says oil price to rise in few days: paper

Oil prices are expected to rise in coming days as Opec's output cuts kick in and demand rises because of cold weather, a Kuwaiti oil official said in remarks published on Sunday.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

US financial bailout programme needs overhaul: Obama

US President-elect Barack Obama vowed to retool a $700 billion financial rescue plan to save more families from foreclosure, and his aides met congressional leaders on Sunday to chart fresh spending measures to restore a fragile economy.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Russia-Ukraine deal on gas for Europe in doubt

A Russian-Ukrainian deal to restore Russian gas supplies via Ukraine to Europe appeared on the verge of collapse on Sunday after Moscow rejected hand written additions by Kiev as a ''mockery of common sense''.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Russia-Ukraine deal on gas for Europe in doubt

A Russian-Ukrainian deal to restore Russian gas supplies via Ukraine to Europe appeared on the verge of collapse on Sunday after Moscow rejected hand written additions by Kiev as a 'mockery of common sense'.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Russia-Ukraine deal on gas for Europe in doubt

A Russian-Ukrainian deal to restore Russian gas supplies via Ukraine to Europe appeared on the verge of collapse on Sunday after Moscow rejected hand written additions by Kiev as a 'mockery of common sense'.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

India mulling dropping $200/ton export duty on basmati rice

India is considering to abolish $200 per ton export duty on basmati rice, imposed last year, as its plan to capture major international markets of this commodity, local exporters said.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

India mulling dropping $200/ton export duty on basmati rice

India is considering to abolish $200 per ton export duty on basmati rice, imposed last year, as its plan to capture major international markets of this commodity, local exporters said.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

India mulling dropping $200/ton export duty on basmati rice

India is considering to abolish $200 per ton export duty on basmati rice, imposed last year, as its plan to capture major international markets of this commodity, local exporters said.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Israel sends reserves into Gaza but says end may be in sight

Israeli forces pushed into the Gaza Strip's most populous area on Sunday, killing at least 31 Palestinians on the 16th day of a devastating offensive Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said was close to achieving its aims. An Israeli military spokesman sa

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Israel sends reserves into Gaza but says end may be in sight

Israeli forces pushed into the Gaza Strip's most populous area on Sunday, killing at least 31 Palestinians on the 16th day of a devastating offensive Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said was close to achieving its aims. An Israeli military spokesman sa

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Aptma accuses NTC of hurting industry''s interests

All Pakistan Textile Manufacturers Association (Aptma) has accused the National Tariff Commission (NTC) of hurting the interests of local industry by not including public interest clause in the anti-dumping laws, sources in Finance Ministry told Busine

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Aptma accuses NTC of hurting industry's interests

All Pakistan Textile Manufacturers Association (Aptma) has accused the National Tariff Commission (NTC) of hurting the interests of local industry by not including public interest clause in the anti-dumping laws, sources in Finance Ministry told Busine
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (January 11, 2009) and the forecast for Monday (January 12, 2009).

Published 12 Jan, 2009 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 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (January 05 to 10 January, 2009).

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (12 January 2009).

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Alico AIG Life American Life Insurance Company (Pakistan) Limited

Alico AIG Life has issued Weekly Unit Prices.

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL LIMITED - Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Year 2003 - March 2008

Pakistan International Container Terminal Limited (PICT) is the only container terminal in Pakistan sponsored and owned by Pakistanis and the only port infrastructure project whose shares are traded on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Turkish court releases retired general

A Turkish court investigating coup plot allegations released a retired general and the former chairman of an education board on Sunday, state-run Anatolian news service said. The two were detained last week along with some 40 people in a case that has fur
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

British Jews rally for peace in Middle East

Thousands of British Jews rallied in central London on Sunday to condemn the Islamist Hamas movement and call for peace for the citizens of both Israel and Gaza.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Ugandan LRA rebels kill 22 in Congo raids

Uganda's Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels killed 22 people during weekend raids in north-east Democratic Republic of Congo, a local official said on Sunday. Around 100 LRA fighters attacked the market town of Sambia at about 2 am on Sunday, killing six
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Italian minister blasts Muslim protesters' prayers

Italy's defence minister warned the country's Muslims to stop further "provocations" after thousands held prayers in public squares in Milan during pro-Palestinian demonstrations over the past week. Ignazio La Russa, from the right-wing National Alliance,
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Democracy still fragile in post-election Bangladesh: analysts

Armed with a massive parliamentary majority, Bangladesh's new prime minister Sheikh Hasina finally has a chance to lead the country away from its paralysing culture of revenge politics.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Saudi reformer freed after eight months in jail

A leading Saudi campaigner for political rights has been released without charge after eight months in detention, a rights activist said on Sunday.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Bush reveals plan to write a memoir

President George W. Bush revealed Sunday that he plans to write a book after leaving office later this month, but admitted he's not yet sure what it will be about.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Japan Prime Minister in Seoul, aims to boost ties

Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso began a visit to South Korea on Sunday that is likely to focus on building ties and steer clear of lingering disputes as the two countries battle the global financial crisis.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Arrests stoke Turkish government-military tension

The arrest of senior Turkish officers over coup plot allegations further tests relations between the Islamist-rooted government and powerful military and complicates Ankara's efforts to tackle economic turmoil.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Taliban commander killed in offensive: Australia

Australian special forces have killed a Taliban commander involved in recruiting suicide bombers and foreign fighters in Afghanistan, Australia's Defence Ministry said on Sunday. The Taliban launched scores of suicide bombings across Afghanistan last year
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Wrongly jailed Chinese get stamp of innocence

Two men in Central China who were wrongly jailed for robbing a post office have been declared innocent after a 13-year effort to clear their names, the Xinhua news agency said on Sunday. Postal worker Zou Shujun and his friend, Yuan Haiqiang, were convict
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Israel is Washington's 'murder arm': Chavez

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Saturday accused Israel of being the "murder arm" of the United States and said the solution to the Gaza crisis was in the hands of Barack Obama when he becomes US president in 10 days.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Meditation seen promising as ADHD therapy

The practice of transcendental meditation may help children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder manage their symptoms, research suggests. In a pilot study, researchers found that lessons in transcendental meditation, or TM, appeared to calm the
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Germany in grip of Arctic weather

Germany experienced its coldest night in 22 years on January 06 as temperatures plummeted to more than 20 degrees below zero, affecting airport operations and commuter rail services. Officials at Frankfurt airport reported flight delays of up to two hours
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Half the planet can be hit by food crisis by 2100

Half of the world's population could face food shortages by the end of this century due to climate change, a new study warned on January 08. According to researchers, there is a 90 percent probability that by 2100 the minimum temperatures in the tropics a
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Despite deep chill, global warming is still a peril

A cold front is sweeping across Europe after gripping swathes of North America last month, but the deep freeze does not mean the threat of global warming has abated, caution scientists.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Study sheds light on deadly childhood cancer

A gene involved in cell division also helps fuel a deadly childhood cancer called neuroblastoma and could offer a new way to develop drugs to treat the disease, German researchers said.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Diet tied to survival in breast cancer patients

Women with early-stage breast cancer may live longer if they maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy, a new study suggests. This so-called "prudent" diet was not linked to a lower risk of death from breast cancer specifi
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Baby born free of cancer gene in Britain

A mother who is the first woman in Britain to have a baby selected free of a gene which causes breast cancer has given birth successfully, doctors said on January 09. "The mother and her little girl are doing very well," said University College London (UC
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Food allergies may not be as widespread: study

Many people may believe that they are allergic to certain foods, but a new study shows they may be mistaken. While 10 to 20 percent of Germany's population complains about food intolerance, researchers at the University of Wuerzburg found that only 51 per
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Naughtiness at school points to failure in life

Children who badly misbehave in school are likelier to end up with a dud job, poor mental health, teen pregnancy or divorce, according to a British study published on January 09. The paper, published online by the British Medical Journal (BMJ), provides s
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Australian military warns of climate conflict

Australia's military has warned that global warming could create failed states across the Pacific as sea levels rise and heighten the risk of conflict over resources, a report said on January 07.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Dolby makes push to bring 3-D home

Dolby Laboratories Inc, a company best known for its audio technology, is now targeting one of the most buzzed-about areas in video: bringing digital 3-D entertainment to the home.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Internet-age technology being tailored for children and seniors

Internet-age gadgets crafted to stimulate children's minds and help seniors remain independent were on display last week at the international Consumer Electronics Show.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Japan researchers design robot suit for farmers

Japanese researchers on Friday unveiled a robot suit designed to help reduce the heavy burden of harvesting as the nation's farm industry faces an ageing, shrinking workforce. Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology demonstrated a pr
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

New Palm Pre releases touch-screen smartphone

Palm Inc, a pioneer in handheld devices but suffering hard times lately, unveiled a touch-screen smartphone on Thursday which impressed reviewers and sent its stock price soaring.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Motorola unveils mobile phone made from recycled water bottles

Motorola, seeking to capitalise on the trend towards more environmentally friendly products, has unveiled the first mobile phone made from recycled water bottles. The MOTO W233 Renew was previewed at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opening in L
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

MySpace brings online social networking to TV sets

MySpace on Wednesday expanded its popular online social-networking service from computers to television sets with technological help from chip maker Intel and Internet pioneer Yahoo!
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Rush for Windows 7 downloads overwhelms Microsoft servers

Microsoft's mighty servers were overwhelmed on Friday as computer users world-wide rushed to download a free test version of a Windows 7 operating system being groomed to succeed Vista.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Voodoo makes powerhouse computer for mainstream market

Voodoo computers have long been to standard home machines what beefed-up muscle cars are to production-line autos and bore price tags reflecting their elite status.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Minoru 3D Webcam unveiled

There are a lot of webcams out there but how many are 3D and look like the character "E.T." from the Steven Spielberg film? The Minoru 3D Webcam has two cameras spaced about the same distance apart as human eyes.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Navigate quickly from one link to another

In any web browser, you can quickly navigate from one link to another by pressing the Tab key. This is often quicker than using the mouse, especially if you're visiting many links on a page in quick succession. Press Shift-Tab to move backwards through th
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 20	277.90
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 20	277.70
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 20	142.19
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 20	0.85
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 20	1.33
Euro to USD / Sep 20	1.12

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 19	5,713.64
Nasdaq / Sep 19	18,013.98
FTSE 100 / Sep 19	8,328.72
Dow Jones / Sep 19	42,025.19
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 19	19,002.38
France CAC40 / Sep 19	7,615.41
India Sensex / Sep 20	83,711.40
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 20	37,879.54

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 19	230,195
Petrol/Litre / Sep 20	249.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 20	71.80
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 20	18,935
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 20	2,599.47
Diesel/Litre / Sep 20	249.69

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Sep 20 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Sep 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Sep 20 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Sep 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Sep 20 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Sep 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Sep 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Sep 20 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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