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Print - 2009-04-04
Nawaz played historic role for judiciarys restoration

Nawaz played historic role for judiciarys restoration

Several Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) leaders said on Friday that their Party Chief Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif played a historic role for judiciarys restoration. The PML-N leaders, including District president Mian Ihsan Karim Qureshi, Vice Presid
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Over 150 disabled children participate in art competition

Over 150 disabled children participate in art competition

Over 150 disabled children from 20 special education institutions of the capital participated in national art competition here to showcase their hidden creative talents. The event titled, "Meri Duniya Kay Rang" was organised by the Network of Organisation
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Leaking water pipelines damaging roads

Leaking water pipelines damaging roads

While the residents of New and Old Lalazar Rah-e-aman and Adiala decry the pathetic condition of various roads in their areas, messy situation due to leaking water pipelines in the area remains unchanged. The residents complained that they have been askin
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Friday (April 03, 2009).

Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
NISTE certificate distribution ceremony today

NISTE certificate distribution ceremony today

National Institute of Science and Technical Education (NISTE) would organise a certificate distribution ceremony for the students of Prime Minister Skill Development Programme of National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Commission (NAVTEC)
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Self-development workshops held

Self-development workshops held

Pakistani students intending to pursue further or higher studies at UK education institutions would be facilitated to make their careers in the European country. In this connection, British Council (BC) and University of Warwick organised self-development
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Lecture on secrets of students success held

Lecture on secrets of students success held

An informative lecture on Secrets of Students Success was delivered by a renowned psychologist Moiz Hussain to a large number of students and faculty members of DHA Colleges at Defence Authority Colleges Auditorium here Friday. He gave the psychoanalysis
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Punjab University fees among the lowest

Punjab University fees among the lowest

Punjab University, an oldest seat of learning, has emerged as one of the best academic leading public universities having maximum number of faculties and disciplines with lowest fee for postgraduate and under graduate courses. Vice Chancellor, PU Universi
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
PAIS opposes proposed amendments in insurance rules 2002

PAIS opposes proposed amendments in insurance rules 2002

Professional Association of Insurance Surveyors of Pakistan (PAIS) has opposed the proposed amendments in insurance rules 2002 and asked the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to withdraw the amendments.
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
British firms considering investing in Pakistan energy sector

British firms considering investing in Pakistan energy sector

The private sector companies of Britain are considering to invest in high potential power generation sector in Pakistan to help overcome countrys energy crisis, British High Commissioner in Islamabad, Robert Brinkley said on Friday. British investors are
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
PTV telecasting Aaj Bhi Bhutto Zinda Hai today

PTV telecasting Aaj Bhi Bhutto Zinda Hai today

PTV would produce live marathon transmission on 04th April titled "Aaj Bhi Bhutto Zinda Hai" starting from 9:00 am till late night from PTV-Home Centre Islamabad. The anchors include: Farah Pervez Saleh, Shamoon Hashmi, Anglin Malik and Khalid Anam
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (April 03, 2009).

Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Five-day UVAS workshop concludes

Five-day UVAS workshop concludes

The five-day training workshop of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore on Disease Outbreak Handling, Investigation and Reporting concluded on Friday. The Secretary, Livestock and Dairy Development, Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan and the
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Construction of 80 Alma Town homes: Emaar Pakistan gives contract to HRL

Construction of 80 Alma Town homes: Emaar Pakistan gives contract to HRL

Having completed first stage of development work Emaar Pakistan, the country-subsidiary of global property developer Emaar PJSC, awarded the contract for construction of 80 Alma Town homes at Canyon Views in Islamabad to Habib Rafique (Pvt) Limited (HRL),
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates on Friday (April 03, 2009).

Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Fazal voices reservations over PPPs unilateral parleys with PML-N

Fazal voices reservations over PPPs unilateral parleys with PML-N

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani frequent meetings with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders have made the leadership of allied parties in the ruling coalition very uneasy on not being taken into confidence on the issue.
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates on Friday (April 03, 2009).

Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Nawaz to accomplish national agenda with public support

Nawaz to accomplish national agenda with public support

Nawaz Sharif on Friday vowed to accomplish the national agenda with public support so as to ensure a bright future for the country. Addressing a gathering of his party workers at his Raiwind residence, he said that national agenda was aimed at putting an
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates on Friday (April 03, 2009).

Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
NWFP government cancels lease of land

NWFP government cancels lease of land

The Revenue and Estate Department NWFP with the approval of the Board of Revenue NWFP has cancelled the lease of state land Khasra No 899 measuring 3 kanals and 4 marlas situated at Mauza Larama Tehsil in favour of Mohammad Ajmal Khan S/O Naseeb Khan resi
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
All set to buy last grain of wheat from farmers: Khosa

All set to buy last grain of wheat from farmers: Khosa

Senior Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa has said that the Punjab government has made all arrangements for purchasing last grain of the wheat from the farmers during the wheat procurement campaign. He stated this while presid
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Picture exhibition of ZAB & book festival

Picture exhibition of ZAB & book festival

The Sindh Minister for Culture and Tourism Sussui Palijo will inaugurate a picture exhibition of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Book Festival organised by the management of Sindh Culture Department at Zaffar Kazmi Arts Gallery, Sindh Museum Hyderabad on
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Ijaz sent on 14-day judicial remand

Ijaz sent on 14-day judicial remand

A judicial magistrate on Friday sent former test cricketer Ijaz Ahmed on fourteen days judicial remand and adjourned his bail application till Saturday (today). The magistrate also directed the police to produce his case record before the court on the nex
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
CNG Bus project in doldrums

CNG Bus project in doldrums

Rs 500 million CNG Bus project is likely to halt, as the Ministry of Environment is unnecessarily delaying the transfer of funds to Karachi Mass Transit Cell (KMTC), an operator of the proposed 500 buses. According to reliable sources, as the federal gove
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
PHDEB collection point in Haripur to be operational soon

PHDEB collection point in Haripur to be operational soon

The Haripur collection point and cold storage being established by the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Board (PHDEB) over an area of 4.8 acres in Haripur, is expected to be operational by mid of April. This is one of the four collection point
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend seen

THE RUPEE: mixed trend seen

Rates moved both ways on the currency market on Friday in process of trading, dealers said. On the interbank market the rupee was intact versus dollar for buying at 80.50 while it gained five paisa for selling at 8.55, they added.
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Army contingent leaves for Congo peace mission

Army contingent leaves for Congo peace mission

A batch of Pakistan Army contingent left to serve under the aegis of the United Nations (UN) in the democratic Republic of Congo from Quaid-e-Azam International Airport here on Friday. Brigade Commander, Brigadier Maqsood Ahmad Awan bid farewell to the de
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend seen

THE RUPEE: mixed trend seen

Rates moved both ways on the currency market on Friday in process of trading, dealers said. On the interbank market the rupee was intact versus dollar for buying at 80.50 while it gained five paisa for selling at 8.55, they added.
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Zong launches promotional music video

Zong launches promotional music video

To mark its first year in business, that saw meteoric growth, Zong has launched an emotive music video that promises to appeal to all age groups. Directed by the renowned director Saqib Malik and performed by the music icon, Shafqat Amanat Ali, the music
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (April 03, 2009).

Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Jakhrani to inaugurate JPMC symposium on April 6

Jakhrani to inaugurate JPMC symposium on April 6

Federal Health Minister, Mir Ejaz Hussain Jakhrani will inaugurate the Medical Symposium - 2009 of Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center (JPMC) here on April 6, (Monday). Executive Director, JPMC, Professor Mussarat Hussain addressing a press conference her
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
PMA to hold rheumatology workshop today

PMA to hold rheumatology workshop today

Pakistan Medical Association in collaboration with College of Family Medicine will hold a rheumatology Workshop at PMA House here on Saturday (today). PMA sources said the event is part of the Associations Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program. Facil
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Small fishermen not being issued fishing permits

Small fishermen not being issued fishing permits

A large number of small fishermen on Friday complained that Karachi Fish Harbour Authority (KFHA) had denied them fishing permits, which is making their livelihood difficult. They said that there are about 1000 short tripper fishermen, whose boats, accord
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (April 03, 2009).

Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan committed to getting measles elimination status by 2010

Pakistan committed to getting measles elimination status by 2010

The Director General Provincial Health Department Hyderabad Abdul Sattar Korai has said that Pakistan was committed to achieve measles elimination status by 2010 under the joint strategy with World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations Internationa
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Sindh to celebrate mother and child week from Monday

Sindh to celebrate mother and child week from Monday

Sindh Health Department and National program for Family Planning have finalised all arrangements to celebrate Mother and Child Week in 11 districts of Sindh including Tharparkar, Umerkot, Badin, Tando Allahyar, Jamshoro, Nawabshah, Larkana, Kambar, Ghotki
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
US wants to impose war on Pakistan: Jamaat-i-Islami chief

US wants to impose war on Pakistan: Jamaat-i-Islami chief

The newly elected Amir of Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan Syed Munawar Hassan has termed as baseless the allegations of US administration that al Qaeda network based in Pakistans tribal areas was planning to attack America. He said this while addressing a gather
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Government urged to announce economic bailout package

Government urged to announce economic bailout package

Leader of Businessmen Group (BMG) and former President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Siraj Kassam Teli has urged the government to announce a economic bailout package for business and industries. He was speaking at the annual dinner of
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (April 03, 2009).

Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Call for imparting training to nurses on modern lines

Call for imparting training to nurses on modern lines

Principal Allama Iqbal Medical College Professor Dr Javed Akram has called for imparting training to nurses on modern lines so as to control diabetes and ensure better treatment to patients. While addressing a meeting, Professor Akram said that refresher
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (April 03, 2009) and for Saturday (April 04, 2009).
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Citibank launches first bilingual chequebook

Citibank launches first bilingual chequebook

Citibank N.A. Pakistan (Citi) has launched a bilingual version of its chequebook becoming the first bank in Pakistan to offer this facility in both English and Urdu languages across 10 cities. The unprecedented move, effective April 10, is part of Citis c
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (April 03, 2009).

Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Rational policies urged to steer country out of economic crisis

Rational policies urged to steer country out of economic crisis

Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan has called for preparing practicable policies to bring the country out of the current economic crisis. Talking to newsmen, he urged the leaders of all political parties to end their differences and work for the better future of c
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Free medical camp

Free medical camp

A free medical camp would be arranged by District Red Crescent Hyderabad at Hilal-e-Ahmar Hospital Qasimabad on April 5, 2009 from 09.00 am to 02.00 pm. Medical Specialist Dr Irfan Soomro, Dr Erum Shaikh and Dr Chaneed Ram Shahani will examine the patient
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Mid year review of economic situation

Mid year review of economic situation

The Economic Advisors Wing released a mid year review of the countrys economic situation (July-December 2008) that reveals that the economic stabilisation programme is on track. The review notes that signs of early recovery are becoming visible while fisc
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Chopping nose of women: LHC asks law officer to submit detailed report

Chopping nose of women: LHC asks law officer to submit detailed report

Chief Justice of Lahore High Court (LHC) directed law officer to submit a comprehensive report by April 10 regarding the incident of chopping nose of a woman, Mst Fatima, by her ex-husband Muhammad Hussain of Pakpattan for contracting second marriage.
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
The sooner the better

The sooner the better

In a much-needed move the government has indicated it will revise the scandalously high charges that the users of our two commercial ports in Karachi and the newly commissioned port at Gwadar have to bear. Talking to journalists in Karachi the other day F
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
FATA reforms package

FATA reforms package

The unabated turmoil in the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) is largely blamed on the regions close proximity to Afghanistan wherefrom flow in two of its basic problems: Jihadi culture and narcotics. But no small contributor to this dilemma is
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Mercenary adventurers in capitalism

Mercenary adventurers in capitalism

Pakistans elites are still living in the 15th century when land was conceived as an asset that one must have to be in the rich category. It is true that land is an asset in perpetuity and that the rural poor have it in them to eke out a living from that l
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
The charade: will it work?

The charade: will it work?

On April 2, in a matter of six hours, the G-20 leadership claimed to have set the globe on course to economic recovery. Great stuff! Not really. The G-20 bureaucracies in the ministries of finance, commerce and trade had already completed a joint plan tha
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Islamic banking

Islamic banking

Islamic banking, which used to be a myth in this part of the world several years ago, is not only in vogue but is gaining rapid popularity theses days. Not only a number of foreign and local banks are doing a roaring business in Islamic banking but even t
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
In Poland, Communisms fall began with negotiations

In Poland, Communisms fall began with negotiations

Polands Communist regime first showed signs of weakness twenty years ago, when authorities were forced to negotiate for power and sign a deal with the growing Solidarity labour union. The so-called Round Table agreements granted legal status to Solidarity
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Punjab to become role model under Shahbazs leadership

Punjab to become role model under Shahbazs leadership

The restoration of Punjab government is victory of principled politics of Sharif brothers and Punjab will become a role model of good governance for other provinces under the leadership of Shahbaz Sharif. This was stated by Pakistan Muslim League-N Centra
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Shahbaz urges qualitative training for police to end terrorism

Shahbaz urges qualitative training for police to end terrorism

Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that the Elite Police Force should be made fully prepared for eliminating terrorism, extremism and militancy and for this purpose, not only its qualitative training should be ensured but also equipped
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
PTU plans hunger strike, rally on April 9 in Lahore

PTU plans hunger strike, rally on April 9 in Lahore

The Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) has planned to observe a hunger strike and take out a rally on April 9 in Lahore against the governments discriminatory behaviour against them. A spokesman of PTU told that teachers decided to reach at Lahore from 36 distri
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Thousands of PPP workers leave for Garhi Khuda Bakhsh

Thousands of PPP workers leave for Garhi Khuda Bakhsh

Thousands of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) workers left for Garhi Khuda Bakhsh from throughout the province of Punjab by air, road and train to pay homage to their great leader Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. The party sources told that the caravan was due to make a
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Shazia Marri visits Bhutto and Benazirs mazars

Shazia Marri visits Bhutto and Benazirs mazars

Sindh Information Minister, Shazia Marri, on Friday visited the mazar of the founder chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. On the occasion, she laid a floral wreath at the grave and offered Fateha.
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Transfers and postings

Transfers and postings

A new wave of appointments and transfers took place at UAF as Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has made immediate changes at top level. VC has transferred Professor Dr Allah Bakhsh of Irrigation & Drainage Department as Director Research.
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
UAF to reserve some seats for rural male students

UAF to reserve some seats for rural male students

Major changes are taking place in the world academics and as global player University of Agriculture Faisalabad can not restrict itself far behind the emerging trends in the science and technology. This was stated by Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan VC UAF w
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
LHC orders to hand over two kids to maternal grandparent

LHC orders to hand over two kids to maternal grandparent

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Friday ordered to hand over the two Austrian national children to their maternal grandparent of Austria. Secretary and vice counsel at Austrian Embassy in Islamabad Mag Alfred Bratranek had moved a habeas corpus petitio
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
PML-Qs forward bloc presents 47 MPAs before media

PML-Qs forward bloc presents 47 MPAs before media

The Unification Block (forward block) of Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) on Friday showed its majority in the party, when it presented 47 MPAs before the media at Punjab Assembly. In what appeared to be a blow to Chaudhrys-led PML-Q, the leader of Unific
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
President to announce abolition of FCR soon

President to announce abolition of FCR soon

President Asif Ali Zardari will soon announce abolition of Frontier Crimes Regulations (FCR) to bring the areas being run under this law at par with other parts of the country, presidential spokesman Farhatullah Baber said on Friday.
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
President and Prime Minister shocked over flogging of woman

President and Prime Minister shocked over flogging of woman

The President, Asif Ali Zardari and the Prime Minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani have strongly condemned the public flogging of a woman in Swat and expressed deep shock over the incident and termed it a barbaric act.
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Restrictions imposed on IHK TV channels

Restrictions imposed on IHK TV channels

Following the directions of the Election Commission of India, the Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir has asked all the TV channels and Cable networks to telecast, in occupied Kashmir the advertisements of political nature after taking prior permis
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Sohan link roads in dilapidated condition

Sohan link roads in dilapidated condition

The two roads linking Sohan Islamabad to Islamabad Expressway are in dilapidated condition as the authorities concerned seemed least interested in their maintenance. The miserable condition of the roads forces vehicles to move at a snails pace. Some vehic
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Next year will dawn with progress, prosperity

Next year will dawn with progress, prosperity

General Secretary Pakistan Peoples Party Sindh and member of its Central Executive Committee (CEC) Nafees Sadiqui on Friday said that next year of PPP-led government will bring progress and prosperity for the poor segment of the country.
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa and coffee down

US MIDDAY: cocoa and coffee down

US cocoa and arabica coffee futures reversed lower in early trade Friday, retracing gains after Thursdays climb in thin dealings ahead of the weekend, traders said. Arabica coffee for May delivery slipped 0.35 cent to $1.1645 per lb by 1313 GMT.
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar falls

US MIDDAY: sugar falls

Raw sugar futures on ICE Futures US at 1157 GMT. May raw sugar contract fell 0.07 cent to 12.99 cents per lb. Dealing from 12.94 to 13.14 cents. Volume in May contract at 7,191 lots. Investor sales as market awaits leads to inspire its next move although
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya, wheat up, corn down

US MIDDAY: soya, wheat up, corn down

Chicago Board of Trade grains and soy complex at 12:08 pm CDT (1708 GMT) on Friday. May wheat up 7-1/2 cents at $5.58 per bushel. May corn down 1 cent at $4.01-1/2 per bushel. Soyabeans of May up 7-1/2 cents at $9.84-1/2 per bushel. Soyameal up $4.60 at $
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper rises

US MIDDAY: copper rises

US copper futures rose to a new 5-month peak Friday morning, after US March unemployment numbers were in line with expectations, but traders expected part of the gains to be rolled back and the market to enter a new phase of consolidation next week.
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold declines

US MIDDAY: gold declines

US gold futures traded lower on Friday, after partially erasing initial losses as the stock markets fell on the news that US unemployment rate soared to 8.5 percent in March. Gold for June delivery down $5.00 at $903.90 at 10:46 am EDT (1446 GMT) on the C
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
PTCLs contract employees regularised

PTCLs contract employees regularised

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) here on Friday upheld a decision of the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC) for regularisation of the services of contract employees of Pakistan Telecommunication Limited (PTCL). The single bench of Justice Syed
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Gold firms in Europe

Gold firms in Europe

Gold steadied on Friday as equity markets turned negative after non-farm payrolls data showed the US unemployment rate soared to its highest since 1983. The metal was down some 3 percent in earlier trading from its late Wednesday level as risk aversion re
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Cocoa rises in London

Cocoa rises in London

Sugar futures fell on profit-taking on Friday, while arabica coffee futures and cocoa edged higher, as fund buying supported. "Its mostly profit-taking," said Romain Lathiere, Swiss-based fund manager with Diapason Commodities Management. "The impact of t
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Oil settles slightly lower

Oil settles slightly lower

Oil prices settled above $52 a barrel on Friday, slightly lower on the day after a report that US unemployment in March soared to a 25-year high. But optimism that the economy will soon turn around curtailed losses. Crude had jumped nearly 9 percent on Th
Published 04 Apr, 2009 12:00am
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