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Print - 2009-09-25
FIH selects PHF for 'World Hockey Youth Challenge'

FIH selects PHF for 'World Hockey Youth Challenge'

International Hockey Federation (FIH) has selected Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) as one of the prizewinners of the World Hockey Youth Challenge 2009. The other four selected countries are Malawi, Belgium, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. A spokesman of PHF
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Bangladesh interbank forex, interest rates

Bangladesh interbank forex, interest rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Thursday. 69.06/69.06 (previous 69.06/69.06). Call Money Rates: 5.50-11.50 percent (previous 5.00-11.50 percent).
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Swiss franc regains ground

Swiss franc regains ground

The Swiss franc pushed up against the dollar in early Thursday trading after the greenback bounced off lows Wednesday, bolstered by a spike in risk aversion which sparked a late US equities market sell off. The franc was up 0.2 percent against the dollar
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Australian dollar recoups losses

Australian dollar recoups losses

The Australian dollar got back on its feet on Thursday as investors took to heart that US interest rates will stay very low for a long time and resumed selling the US currency. The Aussie resumed its recent climb to reach $0.8738, from an intra-day low of
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Hong Kong dollar little changed

Hong Kong dollar little changed

The Hong Kong dollar was trapped in a narrow range against the US dollar on Thursday, but sentiment was dampened by a plunge in the domestic stock market. Some dealers expected the spot rate to keep in a tight range of 7.7500-7.7510 amid a volatile stock
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Rupiah rises in catch-up, Singapore dollar rangebound

Rupiah rises in catch-up, Singapore dollar rangebound

The Indonesian rupiah firmed on Thursday, catching up with regional peers after a holiday, while the Singapore dollar was stuck in a tight range amid caution over possible official intervention. Most Asian currencies eased as the dollar rebounded against
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Wolfsburg, Leverkusen, Hamburg crash out of German cup

Wolfsburg, Leverkusen, Hamburg crash out of German cup

There were three big upsets in the German Cup's second round on Wednesday as defending Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg, current league leaders Hamburg and Bayer Leverkusen were all dumped out. Having beaten Stuttgart on Saturday to lift themselves off the
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Kaka nets first goal as Real keep pace with Barcelona

Kaka nets first goal as Real keep pace with Barcelona

Real Madrid kept pace with champions Barcelona at the top of the Spanish First Division defeating 10-man Villarreal 2-0 at El Madrigal on Wednesday with Cristiano Ronaldo continuing his goal-a-game record while Brazilian Kaka scored his first Real goal fr
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Europe to the fore as Vivendi Trophy begins

Europe to the fore as Vivendi Trophy begins

Expectations of a first Continental European victory in nine years were high as the 2009 Vivendi Trophy began beneath grey skies here on Thursday. Great Britain and Ireland have won the last four editions of the biennial team event, formerly known as the
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Clijsters to play all Grand Slams in 2010

Clijsters to play all Grand Slams in 2010

US Open champion Kim Clijsters said Thursday she will play the four Grand Slams in 2010, as well as the Fed Cup and half a dozen more tournaments. "I'm not going to base my programme on the world rankings because I want to concentrate on the Grand Slam to
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
England face Mendis riddle in opening match

England face Mendis riddle in opening match

Andrew Strauss's England face a stiff spin test when they take on a confident Sri Lanka in their opening match of the Champions Trophy here on Friday. Sri Lanka have two excellent spinners in Muttiah Muralitharan and Ajantha Mendis, capable of making life
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Knee injury rules out Australia star Bracken

Knee injury rules out Australia star Bracken

A knee injury has ruled star Australia bowler Nathan Bracken out of the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa, a team spokesman said Thursday. Australia launch their defence of the second most important international one-day tournament after the World
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Revised India-Australia ODIs schedule

Revised India-Australia ODIs schedule

India on Thursday changed the venue of the opening match from Jaipur to Vadodara in the seven-match one-day series against Australia starting next month. The rest of the schedule remains unchanged.
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Yuan falls

Yuan falls

The yuan ended down on Thursday as the Chinese central bank reined in the yuan after a slight rebound in the dollar, sending another strong signal to the market that China would keep the yuan stable in the short term. The People's Bank of China's set its
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
'Old School' Football Association told to reform or face funding cut

'Old School' Football Association told to reform or face funding cut

The Football Association, the governing body of English football, was Thursday warned to urgently implement reforms recommended four years ago or risk losing government funding. The threat came in a letter from Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe which demand
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Younus fit to face India

Younus fit to face India

Pakistan captain Younus Khan will be available for their Champions Trophy match against India despite a finger injury, the Pakistani board said on Thursday. Younus missed his country's opening victory over the West Indies in midweek after suffering the in
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Dates for England-Bangladesh and Australia-Pakistan matches announced

Dates for England-Bangladesh and Australia-Pakistan matches announced

The England and Wales Cricket Board on Thursday announced the dates for England's 2010 home matches against Bangladesh, Australia and Pakistan, and the Australia-Pakistan matches to be staged in England. England, who are due to play two Tests and three On
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
To bring untapped sectors in tax net: FBR to increase Tax-GDP ratio

To bring untapped sectors in tax net: FBR to increase Tax-GDP ratio

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is taking all possible measures to increase Tax-GDP ratio by bringing into tax net the untapped sectors of the economy. The Director General Income Tax Khawaja Shaukat Ali stated this while speaking at inauguration of FB
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Motorway Police hold Eid Milan party

Motorway Police hold Eid Milan party

The officers of National Highways & Motorway Police and NHA warmly felicitated Eid in the festive and glorious Eid Milan party held at N-5 Central Zonal Office Lahore. The party was hosted by NH&MP N-5 Central while DIG Syed Ibne Hussain was the Chief Gue
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Kaira visits PTV Lahore Centre

Kaira visits PTV Lahore Centre

Federal Minister for Information and recently appointed Acting Governor Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar-uz-Zaman Kaira spent very busy day at Pakistan Television Centre Lahore. According to the sources, the federal minister had reached to the provincial metropolis
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Eid celebration get together held at Al-Shifa Trust

Eid celebration get together held at Al-Shifa Trust

Eid celebration get together was organised for special children of Al-Shifa Trust School and Centre for Rehabilitation. Managing Director PIA, Captain Mohammad Aijaz Haroon along with his wife and children attended the Eid day at the school, with the stud
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
PML-Q warned of public wrath for its anti-people policies

PML-Q warned of public wrath for its anti-people policies

Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Secretary General, International Affairs, Sheikh Kaiser Mehmood, has said that the countrymen rejected the Pakistan Muslim League-Q and its leadership in the last general elections due to its anti-people and anti-democracy p
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Provinces have no differences over NFC, says minister

Provinces have no differences over NFC, says minister

Punjab Finance Minister, Tanvir Ashraf Kaira, has said that provinces have no differences over new National Finance Commission Award (NFC) and all provinces are going in a right direction regarding distribution of fiscal resources. While talking to a grou
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Textile sector eyeing positive outcomes of Zardari's visit to US

Textile sector eyeing positive outcomes of Zardari's visit to US

Pakistan textile sector is eyeing hopefully towards the outcome of present visit of President Asif Ali Zardari to the US, as there are strong chances that the US government would take concrete measures on the market access to Pakistan. It may be noted tha
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
HP expands networking portfolio

HP expands networking portfolio

HP has expanded its networking portfolio with new HP ProCurve offerings integrated with HP BladeSystem infrastructure solutions that enable customers to increase performance, security and management of both physical and virtual environments. The new offer
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Promotion of IT need of the hour: Shahbaz

Promotion of IT need of the hour: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif has said that promotion of Information Technology (IT) is the need of the hour and government is implementing a comprehensive strategy in this regard. He said that an IT Park equipped with the latest facilities would
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Hong Kong shares close 2.52 percent lower

Hong Kong shares close 2.52 percent lower

Hong Kong share prices closed 2.52 percent lower on Thursday, following a fall on Wall Street and on liquidity fears in China, dealers said. The benchmark Hang Seng Index finished down 544.79 points at 21,050.73. Turnover was 78.69 billion Hong Kong dolla
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Chinese feel worse on prices, better over jobs: PBOC

Chinese feel worse on prices, better over jobs: PBOC

Urban Chinese were increasingly unhappy with price levels in the third quarter, including the cost of housing, but were more optimistic about job prospects, according to a central bank survey released on Thursday. Businesses reported that both domestic an
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Dollar's role could be reduced: Gyohten

Dollar's role could be reduced: Gyohten

The role of the dollar in Asia could be diminished if the region pursues closer economic integration, said a former top Japanese currency official who is expected to advise the new finance minister. Asian countries aren't likely to try to exclude the doll
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Swiss eyes tax haven list exit as G20 starts

Swiss eyes tax haven list exit as G20 starts

Switzerland is rushing to sign an additional tax information deal to secure its removal from a tax haven list later on Thursday, when a meeting of the Group of 20 nations starts. A Swiss diplomatic source said the government planned to sign a 12th double-
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Russian bank seeks bankruptcy of UC Rusal units

Russian bank seeks bankruptcy of UC Rusal units

Russia's largest private bank Thursday filed bankruptcy suits against two key units of UC Rusal, stepping up the pressure on the aluminium giant's embattled billionaire owner Oleg Deripaska. The suits from Alfa Bank were a fresh blow to Deripaska, who ama
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Dutch recession worse than thought, more pain seen

Dutch recession worse than thought, more pain seen

A downward revision in second-quarter growth, a deeper decline in business confidence and a further dip in consumer spending all pointed on Thursday to more pain in months to come for the struggling Dutch economy. Even though the government recently impro
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Ukraine's Naftogaz offers new Eurobond deal

Ukraine's Naftogaz offers new Eurobond deal

Ukraine's troubled state energy giant Naftogaz, saying it faced "significant challenges", made a new five-year offer on Thursday to holders of a Eurobond to avoid a $500 million pay-out on September 30. The firm, which is often at the centre of rows betwe
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Ukraine's Naftogaz offers new Eurobond deal

Ukraine's Naftogaz offers new Eurobond deal

Ukraine's troubled state energy giant Naftogaz, saying it faced "significant challenges", made a new five-year offer on Thursday to holders of a Eurobond to avoid a $500 million pay-out on September 30. The firm, which is often at the centre of rows betwe
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Brazil's jobless rate unexpectedly firms in August

Brazil's jobless rate unexpectedly firms in August

Unemployment in Brazil unexpectedly edged higher in August from July as signs of a recovery in Latin America's largest economy prompted more people to look for work. The jobless rate rose to 8.1 percent in August from 8 percent in July, statistics agency
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
India's headline inflation exceeds forecasts

India's headline inflation exceeds forecasts

Indian inflation was higher than expected in mid-September and is set to rise further as drought drives up food costs and demand recovers, adding to the challenge for policy makers as they try to nurture growth. While supply shortages pushed up food price
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Oman Air 787 order hinges on maiden flight

Oman Air 787 order hinges on maiden flight

Oman Air will decide whether to cancel an order worth up to $1.2 billion for six Boeing 787 Dreamliners after the plane's maiden flight, but the US planemaker has won few friends over its handling of delays, the carrier's chief executive said. Industry ve
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Taiwan stocks tumble

Taiwan stocks tumble

Taiwan stocks fell 0.71 percent on Thursday to their lowest close in more than a week, with technology heavyweight TSMC leading losses as an overnight fall on Wall Street triggered a bout of profit-taking. The main TAIEX share index fell for the fourth st
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Singapore shares decline

Singapore shares decline

Singapore shares closed 0.69 percent lower on Thursday after a decline in US stocks set the stage for a retreat in most Asian bourses, dealers said. The blue chip Straits Times Index fell 18.51 points to 2,667.43 on volume of 2.61 billion shares worth 1.9
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Genel chief executive eyes FTSE berth but probes threaten

Genel chief executive eyes FTSE berth but probes threaten

The little-known boss of Turkey's Genel Energji may soon find himself running one of Britain's largest listed companies but with regulatory probes involving Genel in Norway and the UK, challenges remain. In June, privately-held Genel agreed to a merge its
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Wall Street drops

Wall Street drops

US stocks fell on Wednesday as investors worried the Federal Reserve is closer to pulling back on extraordinary measures to inject funding to shore up the economy. The Fed's policy-setters met and kept interest rates unchanged, as expected, but they also
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Jakarta shares rise

Jakarta shares rise

Indonesian shares ended 0.48 percent higher on Thursday in the first trading session of the week after a long holiday, playing catch up with earlier gains in overseas markets, dealers said. The Jakarta Composite Index gained 11.91 points to 2,468.9.
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Seoul shares down

Seoul shares down

Seoul shares declined on Thursday, weighed down by foreign selling following US Fed comments on mortgage debt purchases, but Doosan Engineering rose on news of a share cancellation plan. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) ended down 1.03 percen
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Chinese shares slightly up

Chinese shares slightly up

Chinese shares closed up 0.38 percent on Thursday, reversing early losses as bargain hunters picked up bank and real estate stocks in the afternoon session, dealers said. The Shanghai Composite Index, which covers both A and B shares, was up 10.83 points
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Malaysian shares close flat

Malaysian shares close flat

Malaysian shares were flat on Thursday amid weak sentiment and cautious trade, dealers said. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index lost 1.01 points to 1,218.06 on volume of 751.1 million shares worth 1.13 billion ringgit (325.13 million dollars). There were 28
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Thai share prices drop

Thai share prices drop

The Thai stock market shed 0.27 percent on Thursday after late buying in banking stocks offset earlier profit-taking, analyst said. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) composite index was off 1.98 points to close at 728.54 while the blue chip SET-50 inde
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Bonds perk up

Bonds perk up

US Treasury debt prices recovered smartly on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve reiterated its commitment to keep interest rates low for an "extended" period, showing no inclination to remove stimulus. That vow quashed speculation that the central bank c
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Bonds perk up

Bonds perk up

US Treasury debt prices recovered smartly on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve reiterated its commitment to keep interest rates low for an "extended" period, showing no inclination to remove stimulus. That vow quashed speculation that the central bank c
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Nikkei hits one-month closing high

Nikkei hits one-month closing high

Japan's Nikkei average rose 1.7 percent to a one-month closing high on Thursday, lifted by exporters such as Kyocera Corp as investors played catch-up after returning from a string of public holidays. Fast Retailing Co jumped after Goldman Sachs raised it
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Dollar soft after bounce

Dollar soft after bounce

The dollar softened against higher-yielding currencies on Thursday as investors shifted their funds away from the greenback on expectations the Federal Reserve will keep interest rate very low for a long time. The dollar also edged down against the low-yi
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Dollar rebounds from one-year low

Dollar rebounds from one-year low

The dollar rebounded from a one-year low against the euro on Wednesday as US stocks reversed gains sparked by an optimistic statement from the Federal Reserve on the economic outlook. The dollar had earlier sold off after the Fed said US economic activity
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (September 24, 2009).
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Bulls command proceedings on ISE

Bulls command proceedings on ISE

Bulls commanded the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE), where equities showed healthy signs under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in the index. ISE Ten Index was up by 47.69 points, as the Index moved from 2,313.54 to 2,361.23 point
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Bulls command proceedings on ISE

Bulls command proceedings on ISE

Bulls commanded the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE), where equities showed healthy signs under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in the index. ISE Ten Index was up by 47.69 points, as the Index moved from 2,313.54 to 2,361.23 point
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Bullish sentiments dominate on LSE

Bullish sentiments dominate on LSE

Bullish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday and the equities posted gains across the board amid improved trading turnover on account of fresh buying by the local as well as the foreign funds.
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Bullish sentiments dominate on LSE

Bullish sentiments dominate on LSE

Bullish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday and the equities posted gains across the board amid improved trading turnover on account of fresh buying by the local as well as the foreign funds.
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
BRIndex30 up by 231.66 points

BRIndex30 up by 231.66 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened in the red zone at 8,183.24 but soon gained points and afterwards remained positive for whole of the trading time, closing at 8,504.68 with a net positive change of 231.66 points and percentage change of 2.80. It experienced
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
BRIndex30 up by 231.66 points

BRIndex30 up by 231.66 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened in the red zone at 8,183.24 but soon gained points and afterwards remained positive for whole of the trading time, closing at 8,504.68 with a net positive change of 231.66 points and percentage change of 2.80. It experienced
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Index gains 277 points

Index gains 277 points

The benchmark KSE-100 index on Thursday surged by massive 277.01 points (2.94 percent) to close at 13-month high level of 9,713.83 points on the back of strong interest of both local and foreign investors. "The approval of $2.376 billion aid for Pakistan
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Pepco terms GST financial burden on consumers

Pepco terms GST financial burden on consumers

Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has termed general sales tax (GST) a financial burden on electricity consumers, and has requested the government to exempt electricity from this tax or a return filing procedure be reverted to the position of Januar
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Government to introduce health insurance policy soon: Prime Minister

Government to introduce health insurance policy soon: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that the government would soon introduce the 'Health Insurance Policy' to provide free and proper medical assistance to the nation. Moreover, he said, "We are actively considering a proposal to establish another
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Index gains 277 points

Index gains 277 points

The benchmark KSE-100 index on Thursday surged by massive 277.01 points (2.94 percent) to close at 13-month high level of 9,713.83 points on the back of strong interest of both local and foreign investors. "The approval of $2.376 billion aid for Pakistan
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Index gains 277 points

Index gains 277 points

The benchmark KSE-100 index on Thursday surged by massive 277.01 points (2.94 percent) to close at 13-month high level of 9,713.83 points on the back of strong interest of both local and foreign investors. "The approval of $2.376 billion aid for Pakistan
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Contempt of court: LHC issues show cause notices to Wattoo, others

Contempt of court: LHC issues show cause notices to Wattoo, others

A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC), headed by Chief Justice Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, has issued show cause notices to Minister of Industries and Production Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo, Chief Secretary Punjab Javed Mehmood, Federal Secretary Commerce
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Nine states urged to ratify CTBT

Nine states urged to ratify CTBT

A ministerial conference on Thursday pressed the nine states which have yet to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) to do so to ensure the pact can come into force. The call was made as a two-day conference on the CTBT got under way her
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Nine states urged to ratify CTBT

Nine states urged to ratify CTBT

A ministerial conference on Thursday pressed the nine states which have yet to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) to do so to ensure the pact can come into force. The call was made as a two-day conference on the CTBT got under way her
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2009).

Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Pepco terms GST financial burden on consumers

Pepco terms GST financial burden on consumers

Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has termed general sales tax (GST) a financial burden on electricity consumers, and has requested the government to exempt electricity from this tax or a return filing procedure be reverted to the position of Januar
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2009).

Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Pepco terms GST financial burden on consumers

Pepco terms GST financial burden on consumers

Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has termed general sales tax (GST) a financial burden on electricity consumers, and has requested the government to exempt electricity from this tax or a return filing procedure be reverted to the position of Januar
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2009).

Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Zardari attends reception hosted by Obama

Zardari attends reception hosted by Obama

President Asif Ali Zardari attended the reception hosted by US President Barack Obama on Wednesday evening for heads of States attending the United Nations general assembly session. President Zardari will co-chair the first summit of the Friends of Democr
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2009).

Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Central banks trimming US dollar infusions

Central banks trimming US dollar infusions

Major world central banks announced on Thursday that they planned to scale back massive injections of US dollars into their banking systems as financial markets stabilise after a devastating crisis. The US Federal Reserve said it would begin to scale back
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2009).

Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Central banks trimming US dollar infusions

Central banks trimming US dollar infusions

Major world central banks announced on Thursday that they planned to scale back massive injections of US dollars into their banking systems as financial markets stabilise after a devastating crisis. The US Federal Reserve said it would begin to scale back
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2009).

Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Central banks trimming US dollar infusions

Central banks trimming US dollar infusions

Major world central banks announced on Thursday that they planned to scale back massive injections of US dollars into their banking systems as financial markets stabilise after a devastating crisis. The US Federal Reserve said it would begin to scale back
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2009).

Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Merkel warns regulation before rebalancing

Merkel warns regulation before rebalancing

German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned on Thursday a US drive to rebalance the global economy risked distracting the Group of 20 from a more urgent need for market regulation at their Pittsburgh summit. Merkel's remarks in Berlin suggested tensions betwee
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2009).

Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
President meets leaders of Netherlands, Australia and Turkey

President meets leaders of Netherlands, Australia and Turkey

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday conferred with the Prime Ministers of Netherlands, Australia and Turkey on the sidelines of the 64th session of the UN General Assembly. In separate meetings, the Pakistani leader discussed with them bilateral issue
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Sugar mills: CCP initial inquiry shows prima facie case of cartelisation

Sugar mills: CCP initial inquiry shows prima facie case of cartelisation

The preliminary examination of the documents impounded during the inspection of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) offices in Islamabad and Lahore showed prima facie case of cartelisation by the sugar mills. This has been specified in the concise sta
Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2009).

Published 25 Sep, 2009 12:00am
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