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Print - 2009-04-06
Asia forking out on defence despite slowdown: experts

Asia forking out on defence despite slowdown: experts

Increased military spending by China and India is forcing other Asia-Pacific countries to modernise their armed forces despite the severe impact of the global financial crisis, experts say.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
China Vanke eyes 10 percent rise in 2009 sales

China Vanke eyes 10 percent rise in 2009 sales

China Vanke Co, the countrys biggest listed real estate developer, hopes to increase its sales volumes this year by about 10 percent as the housing market pulls out a deep slump. In an interview with Reuters over the weekend, Executive Vice President Shir
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
China Vanke eyes 10 percent rise in 2009 sales

China Vanke eyes 10 percent rise in 2009 sales

China Vanke Co, the countrys biggest listed real estate developer, hopes to increase its sales volumes this year by about 10 percent as the housing market pulls out a deep slump. In an interview with Reuters over the weekend, Executive Vice President Shir
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
HSBC gets 96.6 percent demand for $19 billion rights issue

HSBC gets 96.6 percent demand for $19 billion rights issue

HSBC investors bought 96.6 percent of the shares offered in its record 12.9 billion pound ($18.9 billion) rights issue, Europes biggest bank said on Sunday. HSBC said it had sold 4.89 billion shares with existing shareholders and expects to sell the 172.7
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
SNB says more covered bond deals likely

SNB says more covered bond deals likely

More covered bond deals are likely as the Swiss National Bank seeks to balance liquidity within the countrys banking system, SNB board member Thomas Jordan was quoted on Sunday as saying.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
HSBC gets 96.6 percent demand for $19 billion rights issue

HSBC gets 96.6 percent demand for $19 billion rights issue

HSBC investors bought 96.6 percent of the shares offered in its record 12.9 billion pound ($18.9 billion) rights issue, Europes biggest bank said on Sunday. HSBC said it had sold 4.89 billion shares with existing shareholders and expects to sell the 172.7
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
SNB says more covered bond deals likely

SNB says more covered bond deals likely

More covered bond deals are likely as the Swiss National Bank seeks to balance liquidity within the countrys banking system, SNB board member Thomas Jordan was quoted on Sunday as saying.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Taiwan slash jobs for foreign workers

Taiwan slash jobs for foreign workers

Taiwan has cut the number of foreign workers and maids working on the island by 24,000 since November, as a result of the global economic slowdown, it was reported Sunday. As of February, there were 349,000 foreign workers and maids in Taiwan, largely fro
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Swiss bank UBS stops staff seeing clients abroad

Swiss bank UBS stops staff seeing clients abroad

Switzerlands embattled bank UBS has banned wealth management advisors from making business trips abroad to see foreign clients, a spokeswoman for the bank said Sunday. Swiss media reported that about 1,000 UBS staff were ordered in the past week to rely o
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Brown to call in banks on imposing G20 rules

Brown to call in banks on imposing G20 rules

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Sunday he would be calling in the heads of British banks to discuss how new international rules on supervision of tax havens agreed at the G20 will be implemented. He said this process would start on Monday with an init
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Israels cabinet okays plan to approve two-year budget

Israels cabinet okays plan to approve two-year budget

Israels cabinet on Sunday unanimously approved a plan that would lead to parliamentary passage of state budgets for both 2009 and 2010 within the next 106 days. Lawmakers will begin debate on the budget on Monday, the Finance Ministry said in a statement.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Recession worse than we thought: British foreign minister

Recession worse than we thought: British foreign minister

Britains recession is worse than the government expected and the economy is unlikely to return to growth at least until the end of the year, finance minister Alistair Darling said Sunday. Darling will revise his economic forecasts lower when he presents B
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Chateau Latour sells for $62,000 at auction

Chateau Latour sells for $62,000 at auction

A six-litre bottle of 1961 Chateau Latour fetched 62,000 US dollars at Sothebys first wine auction in Hong Kong, a spokesman said. The imperial bottle, the equivalent to eight regular bottles, sold for 484,000 Hong Kong dollars to a private Asian bidder a
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Global crisis has silver lining for IMF

Global crisis has silver lining for IMF

From the ashes of global prosperity the International Monetary Fund emerged this week as the bulwark against the economic crisis, its role and finances heavily bolstered by world leaders. The IMF was the main beneficiary at the Group of 20 London summit w
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Dubai police accuse Chechen Vice-Prime Minister over Yamadayev murder

Dubai police accuse Chechen Vice-Prime Minister over Yamadayev murder

Dubai police on Sunday accused Chechen vice-prime minister Adam Delimkhanov of ordering the assassination of former Russian army commander from Chechnya Sulim Yamadayev. "Chechen Adam Delimkhanov is the man behind the operation of Selim Yamadayev," head o
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Lebanon must reform economy, on "short leash": Prime Minister

Lebanon must reform economy, on "short leash": Prime Minister

Lebanons new government must send the right signals on economic reform regardless of who wins a June general election, Prime Minister Fouad Siniora said on Sunday, warning that the debt-laden state was "operating on a short leash".
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Danish Prime Minister resigns, and a new Rasmussen takes over

Danish Prime Minister resigns, and a new Rasmussen takes over

Anders Fogh Rasmussen resigned as Denmarks prime minister on Sunday, handing over the reins to his namesake finance minister a day after he was named Natos next secretary general. Rasmussen, leader of a centre-right coalition since 2001, was on Saturday n
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Macedonians vote, hoping to win EU and Nato embrace

Macedonians vote, hoping to win EU and Nato embrace

Macedonians voted for a new president on Sunday in a ballot they hope will show they deserve to join the European Union and Nato. Once the poorest Yugoslav republic, Macedonia declared independence in 1992 and avoided the bloodshed of the 1990s when Bosni
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Arrests in Egypt ahead of nationwide strike

Arrests in Egypt ahead of nationwide strike

Egyptian authorities have arrested 30 people and deployed extra police around the country as part of a security plan to prevent a nationwide strike planned for April 6. "Police have been given orders to arrest anyone taking part in demonstrations and extr
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Chile volcano eruption revs up

Chile volcano eruption revs up

Chiles Llaima volcano, one of South Americas most active, belched ash 4 miles (7 km) into the sky that was blown towards neighbouring Argentina in an intensifying eruption that prompted more evacuations.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Afghan president orders review of marital law

Afghan president orders review of marital law

The Afghan president ordered a review of a new law that critics say makes it legal for men to rape their wives, responding to criticism from around the world that included sharp comments from President Barack Obama.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
35 soldiers found in Vietnam War mass grave

35 soldiers found in Vietnam War mass grave

Searchers discovered a mass grave of 35 North Vietnamese soldiers killed at a military airport during Vietnams 1968 Tet offensive, a military official said Sunday. The remains were discovered Saturday in a search of the former Vinh Long army airport, said
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Irans Mousavi vows to push nuclear drive

Irans Mousavi vows to push nuclear drive

Former Iranian prime minister Mir Hossein Mousavi, who is running for the presidency in the June election, said he will push ahead with the countrys controversial nuclear drive if elected.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Tragedy strikes Zimbabwe Prime Ministers family again

Tragedy strikes Zimbabwe Prime Ministers family again

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has suffered another family tragedy shortly after taking office, with the death of his infant grandson, his spokesman said on Sunday. An official in Tsvangirais Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) said the two-ye
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (March 30 to April 04 2009).

Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (April 05, 2009) and the forecast for Monday (April 06, 2009).

Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Obama outlines sweeping goal of nuclear-free world

Obama outlines sweeping goal of nuclear-free world

Declaring the future of mankind at stake, President Barack Obama said Sunday all nations must strive to rid the world of nuclear arms and that the US had a ``moral responsibility to lead as the only country ever to use one.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
UN in emergency session over North Korea rocket launch

UN in emergency session over North Korea rocket launch

North Korea fired a long-range rocket on Sunday, provoking international outrage and sending the UN Security Council into an emergency meeting on how to react to Pyongyangs defiance.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
15 rebels killed in Afghanistan

15 rebels killed in Afghanistan

The US military said Sunday that its troops working with Afghan soldiers had killed 15 insurgents in operations in southern Afghanistan, where the extremist Taliban hold some ground. Fourteen of the men were killed in ground fighting and air strikes in Za
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Obama outlines sweeping goal of nuclear-free world

Obama outlines sweeping goal of nuclear-free world

Declaring the future of mankind at stake, President Barack Obama said Sunday all nations must strive to rid the world of nuclear arms and that the US had a ``moral responsibility to lead as the only country ever to use one.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
UN in emergency session over North Korea rocket launch

UN in emergency session over North Korea rocket launch

North Korea fired a long-range rocket on Sunday, provoking international outrage and sending the UN Security Council into an emergency meeting on how to react to Pyongyangs defiance.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
200 Mecca mosques face wrong direction

200 Mecca mosques face wrong direction

Muslim worshippers at about 200 old mosques in Mecca have been praying in the wrong direction for decades because the mosques were not built correctly, a Saudi newspaper said on Sunday. The mosques were not built precisely based on the Qibla, the official
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Wealth management client advisors: UBS introduces world-wide travel ban

Wealth management client advisors: UBS introduces world-wide travel ban

Switzerlands UBS, the worlds largest wealth management company in terms of assets, has issued a world-wide travel ban for wealth management client advisors, a spokeswoman said. "Last week, we issued a general travel ban for all staff with client contact i
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Wealth management client advisors: UBS introduces world-wide travel ban

Wealth management client advisors: UBS introduces world-wide travel ban

Switzerlands UBS, the worlds largest wealth management company in terms of assets, has issued a world-wide travel ban for wealth management client advisors, a spokeswoman said. "Last week, we issued a general travel ban for all staff with client contact i
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Wealth management client advisors: UBS introduces world-wide travel ban

Wealth management client advisors: UBS introduces world-wide travel ban

Switzerlands UBS, the worlds largest wealth management company in terms of assets, has issued a world-wide travel ban for wealth management client advisors, a spokeswoman said. "Last week, we issued a general travel ban for all staff with client contact i
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
US ready to force out bankers: Geithner

US ready to force out bankers: Geithner

The US government stands ready to force out banking bosses and install new management if their companies have to return for more bailout money, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Sunday.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
US ready to force out bankers: Geithner

US ready to force out bankers: Geithner

The US government stands ready to force out banking bosses and install new management if their companies have to return for more bailout money, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Sunday.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
US ready to force out bankers: Geithner

US ready to force out bankers: Geithner

The US government stands ready to force out banking bosses and install new management if their companies have to return for more bailout money, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Sunday.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Holbrooke due today

Holbrooke due today

The US special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke will reach Islamabad, here today (Monday) to have extensive consultation with top leadership of the country. The visit with reference to the newly evolved strategy of US towards
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Holbrooke due today

Holbrooke due today

The US special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke will reach Islamabad, here today (Monday) to have extensive consultation with top leadership of the country. The visit with reference to the newly evolved strategy of US towards
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
President and Prime Minister condemn Chakwal blast

President and Prime Minister condemn Chakwal blast

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday strongly condemned the bomb blast at a religious gathering in Chakwal. The President deplored the attack and said such acts were being masterminded by people who were against the state and wanted to bring a bad name to
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
14 die after drinking tainted liquor in India

14 die after drinking tainted liquor in India

At least 14 people including two women were killed after drinking illegally brewed poisonous alcohol in Indias north-eastern state of Assam, a news report said Sunday. The deaths occurred in the Saboti area in the Lakhimpur district, some 400 kilometres e
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Chakwal blast widely condemned

Chakwal blast widely condemned

Chairman Senate Farooq H. Naek and Deputy Chairman Jan Mohammed Jamali on Sunday strongly condemned blast at Imam Bargah in Chakwal. In their messages, the Chairman and Deputy Chairman condoled with the families of the deceased personnel and sympathised w
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Government committed to living up to public aspirations, says Gilani

Government committed to living up to public aspirations, says Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that the government was fully committed to live up to public aspirations and counter internal and external challenges effectively. The Prime Minister was talking to newsmen here at Utility Store, Shadm
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Auto imports remained under exchange restriction regime

Auto imports remained under exchange restriction regime

Auto industry imports remained under an intensified exchange restriction regime, contrary to a condition of the IMF programme, however, during the first quarterly review the IMF team and the government agreed to remove several items from the intensified e
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
200 Mecca mosques face wrong direction

200 Mecca mosques face wrong direction

Muslim worshippers at about 200 old mosques in Mecca have been praying in the wrong direction for decades because the mosques were not built correctly, a Saudi newspaper said on Sunday. The mosques were not built precisely based on the Qibla, the official
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
John Solecki leaves for US

John Solecki leaves for US

An American UN worker abducted more than two months ago headed home Sunday, a day after he turned up unharmed alongside a road in Mastung with his hands and feet bound and pleading "Help me, help me."
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Altaf for trial of persons involved in girls flogging

Altaf for trial of persons involved in girls flogging

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Chief Altaf Hussain has called upon the government to try the persons involved in flogging a young girl publicly in Swat before the court. MQM Chief was addressing via telephone from London a gathering of women organised by
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Naek hails release of Solecki

Naek hails release of Solecki

Chairman Senate Farooq H. Naek has hailed the release of John Solecki, a U.N official, in Mastung, Balochistan on Saturday. In a statement, he said the release was made possible because of the strenuous efforts of the government. He expressed the hope tha
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
US welcomes release

US welcomes release

US welcomed the release of American United Nations worker John Solecki and deeply appreciated the efforts of the President Asif Ali Zardari, law enforcement personnel and the continuing support of the Ministry of Interior for their tireless efforts in obt
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Chakwal suicide bombing condemned

Chakwal suicide bombing condemned

The leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Muhammad Shabaz Sharif have strongly condemned the incident of suicide bombing on Chakwal imambagah Sunday. Sources said that Nawaz and Sahahbaz
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Obama arrives in Turkey

Obama arrives in Turkey

US President Barack Obama arrived in Turkey Sunday on the last stop of his maiden tour to Europe for a two-day visit aimed at revitalising ties with Washingtons long-standing, mainly Muslim ally. Air Force One touched down at Ankaras Esenboga airport arou
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Muslims attack Christian-owned shops in Alexandria

Muslims attack Christian-owned shops in Alexandria

Hundreds of Muslims pelted Christian-owned shops and a police station with stones in the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria on Sunday after a Muslim man was killed, an eyewitness said.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
HRCP annual report today

HRCP annual report today

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is launching its annual report State of Human Rights in Pakistan here on Monday at Lahore Press Club. This was revealed in a communication of HRCP receive here on Sunday.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Afghan president orders review of marital law

Afghan president orders review of marital law

The Afghan president ordered a review of a new law that critics say makes it legal for men to rape their wives, responding to criticism from around the world that included sharp comments from President Barack Obama.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Suicide bomber kills 25 in Chakwal

Suicide bomber kills 25 in Chakwal

A suicide bomber attacked a crowded Imamabargah in Chakwal on Sunday, killing 25 people and wounding dozens more in the latest carnage, officials said. Fedayeen al-Islam, a little-known group believed linked to the Taliban, claimed responsibility through
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Nine Iraqi policemen killed by twin blast

Nine Iraqi policemen killed by twin blast

Two simultaneous explosions killed nine policemen on Sunday in Anbar province west of Baghdad, police said. A police source told the German Press Agency dpa that the bombs ripped though a patrol in Faluja, 70 kilometres west of Baghdad, killing an officer
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Suicide bomber kills 25 in Chakwal

Suicide bomber kills 25 in Chakwal

A suicide bomber attacked a crowded Imamabargah in Chakwal on Sunday, killing 25 people and wounding dozens more in the latest carnage, officials said. Fedayeen al-Islam, a little-known group believed linked to the Taliban, claimed responsibility through
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steep fall versus euro

THE RUPEE: steep fall versus euro

The rupee resisted steep fall in relation to the dollar, however, it showed sharp erosion versus the euro during the week, ended on 4-4-2009. On the interbank market, the rupee shed 5 paisa in terms of the US currency for buying and selling at 80.55 and 8
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steep fall versus euro

THE RUPEE: steep fall versus euro

The rupee resisted steep fall in relation to the dollar, however, it showed sharp erosion versus the euro during the week, ended on 4-4-2009. On the interbank market, the rupee shed 5 paisa in terms of the US currency for buying and selling at 80.55 and 8
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Proposed duty-free access: textile industry slams US conditions

Proposed duty-free access: textile industry slams US conditions

Pakistani textile industry is, reportedly, deeply concerned about the conditions attached by the US to the proposed duty-free access of textiles to be limited to Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) located at the border between Pakistan and Afghanista
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Proposed duty-free access: textile industry slams US conditions

Proposed duty-free access: textile industry slams US conditions

Pakistani textile industry is, reportedly, deeply concerned about the conditions attached by the US to the proposed duty-free access of textiles to be limited to Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) located at the border between Pakistan and Afghanista
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Proposed duty-free access: textile industry slams US conditions

Proposed duty-free access: textile industry slams US conditions

Pakistani textile industry is, reportedly, deeply concerned about the conditions attached by the US to the proposed duty-free access of textiles to be limited to Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) located at the border between Pakistan and Afghanista
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Ministry wants to keep upper cap at $70 per barrel

Ministry wants to keep upper cap at $70 per barrel

Finance Ministry has opposed to place upper cap at $80 per barrel crude oil to give deemed duty to oil refineries and want to keep upper cap at $70 per barrel, well informed sources in Finance Ministry revealed to Business Recorder on Saturday. Sou
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Ministry wants to keep upper cap at $70 per barrel

Ministry wants to keep upper cap at $70 per barrel

Finance Ministry has opposed to place upper cap at $80 per barrel crude oil to give deemed duty to oil refineries and want to keep upper cap at $70 per barrel, well informed sources in Finance Ministry revealed to Business Recorder on Saturday. Sou
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Ban urges $300 billion in G20 aid for poor nations

Ban urges $300 billion in G20 aid for poor nations

At least $300 billion of the $1.1 trillion stimulus package agreed by G20 leaders last week should be allocated towards helping developing countries, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Sunday. He also called on the G20 to turn its summit pledges int
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Ministry wants to keep upper cap at $70 per barrel

Ministry wants to keep upper cap at $70 per barrel

Finance Ministry has opposed to place upper cap at $80 per barrel crude oil to give deemed duty to oil refineries and want to keep upper cap at $70 per barrel, well informed sources in Finance Ministry revealed to Business Recorder on Saturday. Sou
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Ban urges $300 billion in G20 aid for poor nations

Ban urges $300 billion in G20 aid for poor nations

At least $300 billion of the $1.1 trillion stimulus package agreed by G20 leaders last week should be allocated towards helping developing countries, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Sunday. He also called on the G20 to turn its summit pledges int
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Ban urges $300 billion in G20 aid for poor nations

Ban urges $300 billion in G20 aid for poor nations

At least $300 billion of the $1.1 trillion stimulus package agreed by G20 leaders last week should be allocated towards helping developing countries, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Sunday. He also called on the G20 to turn its summit pledges int
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Over tea, Mullen cultivates Kayani

Over tea, Mullen cultivates Kayani

For the United States, much may be riding on an unlikely relationship between Americas highest ranking military officer and Pakistans powerful army chief. Over cups of tea and the occasional cigar, the avuncular American admiral and the reserved general t
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Asean summit to discuss G20 plans: Thai Prime Minister

Asean summit to discuss G20 plans: Thai Prime Minister

Southeast Asian nations and key regional partners will use a summit next week to discuss their follow-up to a G20 plan to lift the world out of recession, Thailands premier said Sunday.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Over tea, Mullen cultivates Kayani

Over tea, Mullen cultivates Kayani

For the United States, much may be riding on an unlikely relationship between Americas highest ranking military officer and Pakistans powerful army chief. Over cups of tea and the occasional cigar, the avuncular American admiral and the reserved general t
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Stock posts record 54 percent recovery in 10 weeks

Stock posts record 54 percent recovery in 10 weeks

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) made another history, as the KSE 100 index registered fasted ever recovery of 54 per cent in a short span of 10 weeks. After touching a low of 4815 points on January 26, 2009, the index closed at 7433 points last week, posting
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan Navy ships opened for visitors at Klang

Pakistan Navy ships opened for visitors at Klang

The 18 crew members led by two officers of Pakistani Naval Ships Badr and Nasr currently anchored at Port Klang, Malaysia, carried out community work at Alkhairiah Orphanage Klang. This was stated in a message received here from Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Be
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Stock posts record 54 percent recovery in 10 weeks

Stock posts record 54 percent recovery in 10 weeks

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) made another history, as the KSE 100 index registered fasted ever recovery of 54 per cent in a short span of 10 weeks. After touching a low of 4815 points on January 26, 2009, the index closed at 7433 points last week, posting
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Stock posts record 54 percent recovery in 10 weeks

Stock posts record 54 percent recovery in 10 weeks

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) made another history, as the KSE 100 index registered fasted ever recovery of 54 per cent in a short span of 10 weeks. After touching a low of 4815 points on January 26, 2009, the index closed at 7433 points last week, posting
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
KSE index surges 9.3 percent

KSE index surges 9.3 percent

Heavy buying was witnessed at the Karachi share market and the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 9.3 percent during the week ended April 03, 2009 on the back of lowering National Saving Schemes rates and fresh foreign inflows from IMF and the World Bank.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
KSE index surges 9.3 percent

KSE index surges 9.3 percent

Heavy buying was witnessed at the Karachi share market and the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 9.3 percent during the week ended April 03, 2009 on the back of lowering National Saving Schemes rates and fresh foreign inflows from IMF and the World Bank.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
CFS investment up 13.51 percent

CFS investment up 13.51 percent

Total CFS investment at the Karachi share market increased by 13.51 percent on week-on-week basis to settle at Rs 1.81 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 1.60 billion on the same day a week earlier. "The moderation of the circular debt crisis along with
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
KSE index surges 9.3 percent

KSE index surges 9.3 percent

Heavy buying was witnessed at the Karachi share market and the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 9.3 percent during the week ended April 03, 2009 on the back of lowering National Saving Schemes rates and fresh foreign inflows from IMF and the World Bank.
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
CFS investment up 13.51 percent

CFS investment up 13.51 percent

Total CFS investment at the Karachi share market increased by 13.51 percent on week-on-week basis to settle at Rs 1.81 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 1.60 billion on the same day a week earlier. "The moderation of the circular debt crisis along with
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
CFS investment up 13.51 percent

CFS investment up 13.51 percent

Total CFS investment at the Karachi share market increased by 13.51 percent on week-on-week basis to settle at Rs 1.81 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 1.60 billion on the same day a week earlier. "The moderation of the circular debt crisis along with
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am
CFS investment up 13.51 percent

CFS investment up 13.51 percent

Total CFS investment at the Karachi share market increased by 13.51 percent on week-on-week basis to settle at Rs 1.81 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 1.60 billion on the same day a week earlier. "The moderation of the circular debt crisis along with
Published 06 Apr, 2009 12:00am