AGL 40.00 Decreased By ▼ -0.01 (-0.02%)
AIRLINK 127.00 Decreased By ▼ -0.99 (-0.77%)
BOP 6.68 Increased By ▲ 0.08 (1.21%)
CNERGY 4.49 Decreased By ▼ -0.11 (-2.39%)
DCL 8.60 Increased By ▲ 0.12 (1.42%)
DFML 41.30 Decreased By ▼ -0.18 (-0.43%)
DGKC 86.71 Increased By ▲ 0.13 (0.15%)
FCCL 32.16 Increased By ▲ 0.02 (0.06%)
FFBL 64.70 Decreased By ▼ -0.72 (-1.1%)
FFL 10.29 Increased By ▲ 0.04 (0.39%)
HUBC 109.51 Decreased By ▼ -0.98 (-0.89%)
HUMNL 14.90 Increased By ▲ 0.15 (1.02%)
KEL 5.05 Decreased By ▼ -0.08 (-1.56%)
KOSM 7.40 Increased By ▲ 0.28 (3.93%)
MLCF 41.39 Decreased By ▼ -0.26 (-0.62%)
NBP 60.60 Increased By ▲ 0.51 (0.85%)
OGDC 190.00 Decreased By ▼ -4.69 (-2.41%)
PAEL 27.81 Decreased By ▼ -0.14 (-0.5%)
PIBTL 7.75 Decreased By ▼ -0.25 (-3.13%)
PPL 149.75 Decreased By ▼ -1.42 (-0.94%)
PRL 26.73 Decreased By ▼ -0.15 (-0.56%)
PTC 16.18 Increased By ▲ 0.18 (1.13%)
SEARL 86.02 Increased By ▲ 7.82 (10%)
TELE 7.72 Increased By ▲ 0.33 (4.47%)
TOMCL 35.58 Decreased By ▼ -0.09 (-0.25%)
TPLP 8.14 Increased By ▲ 0.23 (2.91%)
TREET 16.51 Increased By ▲ 0.62 (3.9%)
TRG 53.35 Increased By ▲ 0.59 (1.12%)
UNITY 26.28 Decreased By ▼ -0.27 (-1.02%)
WTL 1.26 Decreased By ▼ -0.01 (-0.79%)
BR100 9,889 Decreased By -31.1 (-0.31%)
BR30 30,611 Decreased By -140.9 (-0.46%)
KSE100 93,355 Increased By 130.9 (0.14%)
KSE30 28,931 Increased By 46 (0.16%)
Nov 13, 2024 اردو ► PRINT EDITION ► BR MARKETS ► Dollar to PKR ►
Print - 2009-05-07
US-led strikes kill 100 civilians in Afghanistan

US-led strikes kill 100 civilians in Afghanistan

Police in Afghanistan said Wednesday that US-led air strikes against insurgents had killed 100 people, most of them civilians, in one of the deadliest such attacks in nearly eight years. The US military opened an investigation into the operation overnight
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Malaysia tin down

Malaysia tin down

Malaysian tin fell 1.7 percent on Wednesday as traders took advantage of the premium over London Metal Exchange prices to lock in some gains, one trader said.
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
US copper lower

US copper lower

US copper finished with steep losses on Tuesday after a profit-taking session pulled prices off the two-week highs set earlier, and with little else to drive prices, traders said equity market declines sent copper down to session lows. Copper for July del
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Shanghai copper prices up

Shanghai copper prices up

Copper rose in London and Shanghai on Wednesday, buoyed by positive US purchasing manager data and comments by the Federal Reserve Chairman that markets are in better shape now than last year. Sentiment got a lift from a report on the US service economy s
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
PQA wants to buy Railway land without open bidding

PQA wants to buy Railway land without open bidding

The Ministry of Railways, and Port Qasim Authority (PQA) are locked horns over the leasing of additional 250 to 300 acres of land for industrial purposes at Juma Goth, as the PQA insists that it wants to purchase land at Rs 2 million per acre, "without op
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
New York sugar ends at 2-3/4 year high

New York sugar ends at 2-3/4 year high

Raw sugar futures settled on Tuesday at a 2-3/4 year high on investment fund buying, with brokers saying the market may move higher due to bullish chart patterns and fundamentals. The July raw sugar contract gained 0.13 cent to end at 15.15 cents per lb.
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
PQA wants to buy Railway land without open bidding

PQA wants to buy Railway land without open bidding

The Ministry of Railways, and Port Qasim Authority (PQA) are locked horns over the leasing of additional 250 to 300 acres of land for industrial purposes at Juma Goth, as the PQA insists that it wants to purchase land at Rs 2 million per acre, "without op
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
US soyabean slips

US soyabean slips

US soyabean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade end mostly lower on Tuesday on profit-taking after this week's rally to a 7-month top and prospects for more US soya acres if rains limit corn seedings, traders said. But old-crop-new-crop spreads stayed f
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
PQA wants to buy Railway land without open bidding

PQA wants to buy Railway land without open bidding

The Ministry of Railways, and Port Qasim Authority (PQA) are locked horns over the leasing of additional 250 to 300 acres of land for industrial purposes at Juma Goth, as the PQA insists that it wants to purchase land at Rs 2 million per acre, "without op
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil rebounds

Malaysian palm oil rebounds

Malaysian palm oil futures rose 2.1 percent on Wednesday, recouping most of the losses from a day earlier on concerns over tight supplies, traders said. The benchmark July contract rose 55 ringgit to 2,680 ringgit per tonne ($758.99). Overall volume was n
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Shershah bridge collapse: inquiry report was tampered with: TIP

Shershah bridge collapse: inquiry report was tampered with: TIP

Prime Minister's Secretariat has been informed that the in 'Shershah bridge collapse', apparently prepared by a six-member panel, was tampered with to save the skin of some 'heavyweight culprits'. "The inquiry report, prepared by the six-member inquiry co
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Vietnam cuts rice export prices

Vietnam cuts rice export prices

Vietnam has cut the floor price for its top export quality 5 percent broken rice to between $430 and $440 a tonne from $460 after it lifted export restrictions, an industry official said on Wednesday. The floor for 25 percent broken rice remained at $400
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Shershah bridge collapse: inquiry report was tampered with: TIP

Shershah bridge collapse: inquiry report was tampered with: TIP

Prime Minister's Secretariat has been informed that the in 'Shershah bridge collapse', apparently prepared by a six-member panel, was tampered with to save the skin of some 'heavyweight culprits'. "The inquiry report, prepared by the six-member inquiry co
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
US rice futures slip

US rice futures slip

US rice futures on the Chicago Board of Trade closed weak on Tuesday after a lightly traded session. Prices kept within recent ranges as large global supplies coupled with strong export demand overhangs prices. May settled down 1 cent at $12.78 per hundre
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Ministers meet Prime Minister

Ministers meet Prime Minister

Minister for Tourism, Maulana Atta-ur-Rahman, Minister for Railways, Ghulam Ahmad Bilour, Minister for Safron, Najmuddin Khan and Minister for Investment, Waqar Ahmad Khan separately called on Prime Minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday.
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
New York gold up

New York gold up

New York gold futures ended higher on Tuesday as positive US economic data and inflation concerns revived fund interest, but increasing risk appetite amid better stock markets could dent safe-haven demand. Gold for June delivery settled up $2.10 at $904.3
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Gold dips in Asia

Gold dips in Asia

Gold dipped almost 1 percent on Wednesday after a firmer US dollar spurred selling, with investors turning their attention to the results of stress tests on US banks that could potentially benefit the metal. The US government stress test results are due o
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Mixed pattern seen on grain market

Mixed pattern seen on grain market

Mixed price pattern was again witnessed on the wholesale grain and seed market on Wednesday, dealers said.
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Malaysia to seek corn and wheat buying slows

Malaysia to seek corn and wheat buying slows

Malaysia is likely to be in the market this week to buy at least two cargoes of corn for July and August shipment, while Asian wheat importers have slowed purchases following a spike in international prices. Traders said Malaysia, Southeast Asia's biggest
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Prices firm on cotton market

Prices firm on cotton market

Firmness prevailed on the cotton market on Wednesday as limited buying by the mills did not compelled the ginners to lower the asking prices, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 3,600. Nearly, 5,000 bales of cotton changed hands betwe
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Benazir Tractor Scheme approved by Cabinet

Benazir Tractor Scheme approved by Cabinet

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Benazir Tractor Scheme to provide 20,000 tractors to farmers at discounted rates, aimed at boosting the neglected agriculture sector. Presided over by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, the Cabinet meeting deliberated
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
China cuts rapeseed price up to 10 percent

China cuts rapeseed price up to 10 percent

China has agreed to pay 4,000 yuan ($586.3) per tonne to farmers for the new rapeseed harvest, a cut of around 10 percent from last year's 4,400 yuan but still enough to support canola imports from Canada, traders said on Wednesday. Even with the cost of
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
BRIndex30 gains 134.73 points

BRIndex30 gains 134.73 points

On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened in the red zone at 6,567.63, with a downward gap of 12.38 points, but soon went to positive zone and remained there for whole of the trading time. It closed at 6,714.74 with a net positive change of 134.73 points and per
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
US wheat futures end higher

US wheat futures end higher

US wheat futures closed higher on Tuesday supported by slow seedings of the US spring wheat crop and short-covering. CBOT May wheat ended up 3 cents per bushel at $5.41-1/2. Kansas wheat scouts seeing good yield prospects. USDA late on Monday said 23 perc
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
BRIndex30 gains 134.73 points

BRIndex30 gains 134.73 points

On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened in the red zone at 6,567.63, with a downward gap of 12.38 points, but soon went to positive zone and remained there for whole of the trading time. It closed at 6,714.74 with a net positive change of 134.73 points and per
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
US Midwest soyabean bids rise

US Midwest soyabean bids rise

Spot basis bids for soyabeans rose at river locations around the US Midwest on Tuesday due to rising demand from exporters at the US Gulf while interior soyabean bids were steady to firm, grain dealers said. Cash bids for corn held steady at both interior
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Index surges 117 points

Index surges 117 points

The benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 117.04 points to close at 7,198.87 points level on Wednesday on the back of fresh buying by retail investors and local institutions, mainly in banking and cement sector stocks. The SECP decision regarding revival of C
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Index surges 117 points

Index surges 117 points

The benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 117.04 points to close at 7,198.87 points level on Wednesday on the back of fresh buying by retail investors and local institutions, mainly in banking and cement sector stocks. The SECP decision regarding revival of C
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Canadian canola futures end higher

Canadian canola futures end higher

ICE Canadian canola futures closed higher Tuesday as volumes thinned with no talk of new export business and farmers turning their attention to seeding. Benchmark July gained $1.40 to $449.90 on volume of 7,333; new-crop November rose $1.90 to $452 on 780
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Index surges 117 points

Index surges 117 points

The benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 117.04 points to close at 7,198.87 points level on Wednesday on the back of fresh buying by retail investors and local institutions, mainly in banking and cement sector stocks. The SECP decision regarding revival of C
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
FOB Gulf corn firm on demand

FOB Gulf corn firm on demand

US corn export premiums at the Gulf of Mexico were higher for June shipments on Tuesday amid steady export demand, while soyabeans were mostly unchanged. Traders said Asian demand and a slowdown in farmer selling after last week's uptake supported corn.
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
UN working hard to complete Benazir Bhutto probe body

UN working hard to complete Benazir Bhutto probe body

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that he is working hard to complete the fact-finding commission to look into the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. Replying to a question at his monthly press conference at UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, h
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Asian football badly damaged: Sheikh Ahmad

Asian football badly damaged: Sheikh Ahmad

Kuwait Football Association chief Sheikh Ahmad Al Sabah said Wednesday the image of Asian football had been badly damaged by the controversy over Mohamed bin Hammam's rule. But the sheikh, who is also president of the Olympic Council of Asia, played down
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
UN working hard to complete Benazir Bhutto probe body

UN working hard to complete Benazir Bhutto probe body

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that he is working hard to complete the fact-finding commission to look into the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. Replying to a question at his monthly press conference at UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, h
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 142,729 tonnes of cargo including 109,455 tonnes of import and 33,274 tonnes of export, 3,709 loaded and empty containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday.
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Twenty20 rehearsal for Pakistan and Australia

Twenty20 rehearsal for Pakistan and Australia

Pakistan and Australia will get some practice for next month's Twenty20 World Cup tournament when they play a one-off version of the game at the Dubai Stadium on Thursday. The match will be the last international encounter for both teams before next month
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Rampant United crush Arsenal to reach final

Rampant United crush Arsenal to reach final

Manchester United swept back into the Champions League final as the holders produced a stunning 3-1 win over Arsenal in Tuesday's semi-final second leg. Sir Alex Ferguson's side arrived at the Emirates Stadium holding only a slender 1-0 lead from last wee
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Religious Board for Modaraba reconstituted

Religious Board for Modaraba reconstituted

The Federal Government has reconstituted the Religious Board for Modaraba under Section 9 of the Modaraba Companies and Modaraba (Floatation and Control) Ordinance, 1980 read with Rule 6 of the Modaraba Companies and Modaraba Rules, 1981.
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Arsenal fan hangs himself in Kenya

Arsenal fan hangs himself in Kenya

An Arsenal fan in football-mad Kenya hanged himself following his team's 4-1 aggregate drubbing by arch-rivals Manchester United in the Champions League semi-final, police said Wednesday. Suleiman Alphonso Omondi, a 29-year-old Kenyan living in the capita
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Religious Board for Modaraba reconstituted

Religious Board for Modaraba reconstituted

The Federal Government has reconstituted the Religious Board for Modaraba under Section 9 of the Modaraba Companies and Modaraba (Floatation and Control) Ordinance, 1980 read with Rule 6 of the Modaraba Companies and Modaraba Rules, 1981.
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
'Sports activities help build healthy society'

'Sports activities help build healthy society'

Sports activities not only provide excellent entertainment, but also bring discipline in life and play a key role in building a healthy society, said Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman here on Wednesday.
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
LSE index gains 32.94 points

LSE index gains 32.94 points

Equities recovered losses amid marginally improved trading turnover on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Wednesday following fresh buying in anticipation of positive outcomes of the President Asif Ali Zardari's meeting with the US administration on finan
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Jankovic cruises into Rome quarters

Jankovic cruises into Rome quarters

Reigning champion Jelena Jankovic barely had to break sweat on Wednesday as she coasted into the WTA Rome claycourt International quarter-finals when Kateryna Bondarenko retired with an illness. Their third round match had been uncompetitive before the Uk
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Religious Board for Modaraba reconstituted

Religious Board for Modaraba reconstituted

The Federal Government has reconstituted the Religious Board for Modaraba under Section 9 of the Modaraba Companies and Modaraba (Floatation and Control) Ordinance, 1980 read with Rule 6 of the Modaraba Companies and Modaraba Rules, 1981.
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Advice to swimmers

Advice to swimmers

Pakistan Swimming Federation is holding trials for the selection of swimmers to participate in the upcoming first Asian Youth Games in Islamabad to be held on May 16 and 17 at Jinnah Sports Complex. Male swimmers, who are registered with the Sindh Swimmin
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Religious Board for Modaraba reconstituted

Religious Board for Modaraba reconstituted

The Federal Government has reconstituted the Religious Board for Modaraba under Section 9 of the Modaraba Companies and Modaraba (Floatation and Control) Ordinance, 1980 read with Rule 6 of the Modaraba Companies and Modaraba Rules, 1981.
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Edwards's treble rocks England

Edwards's treble rocks England

Fidel Edwards took three wickets, including the prize scalp of Kevin Pietersen for nought, as West Indies fought back in the first Test against England at Lord's here on Wednesday. England, at tea on the first day, were 182 for four after fast bowler Edwa
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
ISE index up 14.75 points

ISE index up 14.75 points

Equities showed plus sings under the lead of Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bulls commanded the proceedings amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index was up by 14.75 points, as it moved from 1,633.32 to 1,648.07 shares. The overall turnover stood at 1,0
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Japan reigns supreme in AFC Champions League

Japan reigns supreme in AFC Champions League

Nagoya Grampus became the fourth Japanese team to make the last 16 of the AFC Champions League on Wednesday, while Newcastle Jets kept Australian hopes alive. Yoshizumi Ogawa scored twice as Nagoya beat South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai 4-1, ensuring they secur
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
LSE index gains 32.94 points

LSE index gains 32.94 points

Equities recovered losses amid marginally improved trading turnover on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Wednesday following fresh buying in anticipation of positive outcomes of the President Asif Ali Zardari's meeting with the US administration on finan
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Benazir Tractor Scheme approved by Cabinet

Benazir Tractor Scheme approved by Cabinet

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Benazir Tractor Scheme to provide 20,000 tractors to farmers at discounted rates, aimed at boosting the neglected agriculture sector. Presided over by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, the Cabinet meeting deliberated
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan tenders to buy 25,000 tonnes of white sugar

Pakistan tenders to buy 25,000 tonnes of white sugar

Pakistan has issued a tender to import 25,000 tonnes of white sugar from world-wide sources, an official of the state-run Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) said on Wednesday. "Interested TCP pre-qualified foreign sugar suppliers/exporters who can supp
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan tenders to buy 25,000 tonnes of white sugar

Pakistan tenders to buy 25,000 tonnes of white sugar

Pakistan has issued a tender to import 25,000 tonnes of white sugar from world-wide sources, an official of the state-run Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) said on Wednesday. "Interested TCP pre-qualified foreign sugar suppliers/exporters who can supp
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan tenders to buy 25,000 tonnes of white sugar

Pakistan tenders to buy 25,000 tonnes of white sugar

Pakistan has issued a tender to import 25,000 tonnes of white sugar from world-wide sources, an official of the state-run Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) said on Wednesday. "Interested TCP pre-qualified foreign sugar suppliers/exporters who can supp
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (May 06, 2009).

Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Zardari asks US to provide drone technology

Zardari asks US to provide drone technology

The President, Asif Ali Zardari has asked the United States to provide drone technology and other necessary equipment to help Pakistan fight terrorists more effectively and rejected the notion of American personnel joining the anti-terror fight on Pakista
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Benazir Tractor Scheme approved by Cabinet

Benazir Tractor Scheme approved by Cabinet

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Benazir Tractor Scheme to provide 20,000 tractors to farmers at discounted rates, aimed at boosting the neglected agriculture sector. Presided over by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, the Cabinet meeting deliberated
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Wednesday (May 06, 2009).

Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Haji Pervaiz found guilty of impersonation; to quit as MNA

Haji Pervaiz found guilty of impersonation; to quit as MNA

Pakistan Muslim League-N member of National Assembly from Rawalpindi Haji Pervaiz Khan has decided to resign from his parliament seat after being found guilty of impersonation in intermediate examination. The decision was taken by the MNA after a three-me
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Wednesday (May 06, 2009).

Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Haji Pervaiz found guilty of impersonation; to quit as MNA

Haji Pervaiz found guilty of impersonation; to quit as MNA

Pakistan Muslim League-N member of National Assembly from Rawalpindi Haji Pervaiz Khan has decided to resign from his parliament seat after being found guilty of impersonation in intermediate examination. The decision was taken by the MNA after a three-me
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (May 06, 2009).

Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan army can steer country out of crisis, says Shujaat

Pakistan army can steer country out of crisis, says Shujaat

President Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that Pakistan army can steer the country out of present security crisis, the way it helped out in resolving judicial crisis.
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (May 06, 2009).
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
ISE index up 14.75 points

ISE index up 14.75 points

Equities showed plus sings under the lead of Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bulls commanded the proceedings amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index was up by 14.75 points, as it moved from 1,633.32 to 1,648.07 shares. The overall turnover stood at 1,0
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
NWFP petition challenging hydel power policy dismissed

NWFP petition challenging hydel power policy dismissed

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a petition filed by the Government of NWFP challenging Hydel power policy 2001 of the federal government, which allowed a foreign investor, Suki Kenari to construct a dam on Konhar River in the province. The NW
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (May 06, 2009).

Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

The Abbas Steel Group has noted with concern that one steel unit, Frontier Foundry, has launched concerted campaign against a reputable steel group of the country, and some media outlets have been easily fed with wrong facts by the perpetrators of the cam
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

The Abbas Steel Group has noted with concern that one steel unit, Frontier Foundry, has launched concerted campaign against a reputable steel group of the country, and some media outlets have been easily fed with wrong facts by the perpetrators of the cam
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

The Abbas Steel Group has noted with concern that one steel unit, Frontier Foundry, has launched concerted campaign against a reputable steel group of the country, and some media outlets have been easily fed with wrong facts by the perpetrators of the cam
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Family, three soldiers killed in Balochistan

Family, three soldiers killed in Balochistan

Militants Wednesday killed a young family and shot dead three soldiers clearing mines in Dera Bugti area, a military official said. A married couple and their child were killed when militants fired a rocket towards a military checkpost in the Dera Bugti,
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Family, three soldiers killed in Balochistan

Family, three soldiers killed in Balochistan

Militants Wednesday killed a young family and shot dead three soldiers clearing mines in Dera Bugti area, a military official said. A married couple and their child were killed when militants fired a rocket towards a military checkpost in the Dera Bugti,
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Kasab denies Mumbai attacks charges

Kasab denies Mumbai attacks charges

Ajmal Kasab pleaded not guilty to all charges on Wednesday, including waging war against the country. Ajmal Kasab, 21, denied 86 charges which were formally put to him at a special prison court in Mumbai that is hearing evidence about the November 26-29 a
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Kasab denies Mumbai attacks charges

Kasab denies Mumbai attacks charges

Ajmal Kasab pleaded not guilty to all charges on Wednesday, including waging war against the country. Ajmal Kasab, 21, denied 86 charges which were formally put to him at a special prison court in Mumbai that is hearing evidence about the November 26-29 a
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Russia expels Canadian envoys to Nato office

Russia expels Canadian envoys to Nato office

Russia on Wednesday expelled two Canadian diplomats working as envoys for the Nato alliance, the two countries said, in a further deterioration of ties between the alliance and Moscow. Canada's ambassador was summoned to Russia's foreign ministry and hand
Published 07 May, 2009 12:00am
Previous Day