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Print - 2009-10-20
Court declares Dutch bank DSB bankrupt

Court declares Dutch bank DSB bankrupt

A Dutch judge on Monday declared ailing bank DSB bankrupt after it failed to find a new buyer in the face of client withdrawals this month totalling 600 million euros (900 million dollars), a court statement said.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Iraqi bank opens women-only branch: chief

Iraqi bank opens women-only branch: chief

An Iraqi bank has opened a branch entirely dedicated to and operated by women in the holy Shiite Muslim city of Najaf, its chief, who admitted even he could not enter, told AFP Monday. Abdel Razzaq Mansur, the chief executive of Babylon Bank, said the bra
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Icahn offers CIT $6 billion loan

Icahn offers CIT $6 billion loan

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn offered a six billion dollar loan Monday to ailing lending giant CIT Group, calling it an alternative to a plan he said favours large bondholders. Icahn made the offer in a letter to the board of the troubled business lende
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Icahn offers CIT $6 billion loan

Icahn offers CIT $6 billion loan

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn offered a six billion dollar loan Monday to ailing lending giant CIT Group, calling it an alternative to a plan he said favours large bondholders. Icahn made the offer in a letter to the board of the troubled business lende
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
US should cut budget deficit, says Bernanke

US should cut budget deficit, says Bernanke

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Monday called for the United States to whittle down its record-high budget deficits and for countries like China to get their consumers to spend more, moves that would help combat skewed global trade and investment
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Iraq Nassiriya oilfield could hit 200,000 barrels per day in two years

Iraq Nassiriya oilfield could hit 200,000 barrels per day in two years

An $8 billion project to develop Iraq's Nassiriya oilfield could take output there to 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) within two years, Iraqi oil officials said on Tuesday. Iraq officials would meet representatives of Japan's Nippon Oil to continue negotiat
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Iraq lures bid for West Qurna from Total, CNPC

Iraq lures bid for West Qurna from Total, CNPC

France's Total and a consortium led by China's CNPC have revised bids to develop Iraq's giant West Qurna oilfield and would soon meet Iraqi officials for talks, a senior Iraqi oil official said on Monday. The two companies rejoin Exxon Mobil and Russia's
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Dubai regulator to relax fund regime to lure investors

Dubai regulator to relax fund regime to lure investors

Dubai's financial services watchdog will liberalise its regulations on the funds industry and lower its fees next year in an attempt to boost investor activity and competition, a panel said on Monday.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Dubai regulator to relax fund regime to lure investors

Dubai regulator to relax fund regime to lure investors

Dubai's financial services watchdog will liberalise its regulations on the funds industry and lower its fees next year in an attempt to boost investor activity and competition, a panel said on Monday.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Stimulus package saved 250,000 education jobs: White House

Stimulus package saved 250,000 education jobs: White House

A massive 787-billion-dollar stimulus package passed by Congress earlier this year saved at least 250,000 education jobs across the country, the White House said Monday. "This is one more indication of how the Recovery Act is helping soften the blow of to
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
US backs Waziristan offensive

US backs Waziristan offensive

The United States on Monday said it is supportive of Pakistan's military campaign to stamp out terrorists in South Waziristan as it acknowledged a "real commitment" demonstrated by thekey South Asian ally in fighting off militants in its nowrthestern area
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
EU announces new aid for crisis-hit dairy farmers

EU announces new aid for crisis-hit dairy farmers

The European Union on Monday announced a major aid package to crisis-hit dairy farmers, as hundreds of milk producers hit the streets in Luxembourg to press home their call for help. EU Agriculture Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel said she would release
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Karzai vows to respect constitutional process: UN

Karzai vows to respect constitutional process: UN

Afghan President Hamid Karzai pledged Monday to "fully respect the constitutional order" after a UN-backed election probe appeared to wipe out an outright pollls win, a UN spokeswoman said.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
EU says no need to break up energy giants for now

EU says no need to break up energy giants for now

Large European utilities such as E.ON and EDF will not face European Union pressure to split into smaller firms, EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs said on Monday.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Karzai vows to respect constitutional process: UN

Karzai vows to respect constitutional process: UN

Afghan President Hamid Karzai pledged Monday to "fully respect the constitutional order" after a UN-backed election probe appeared to wipe out an outright pollls win, a UN spokeswoman said.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Ministry seeks release of Rs 40 billion for EISF

Ministry seeks release of Rs 40 billion for EISF

The Ministry of Textile has approached the Ministry of Finance for the immediate release of Rs 40 billion for Export Investment Support Fund (EISF) which would be spent on textile and clothing industry with a view towards consolidation and value addition
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Firm trend on grain market

Firm trend on grain market

Not a single change was seen on the wholesale grain market on Monday as all most all the commodities maintained the last week's levels in process of trading, dealers said.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Ministry seeks release of Rs 40 billion for EISF

Ministry seeks release of Rs 40 billion for EISF

The Ministry of Textile has approached the Ministry of Finance for the immediate release of Rs 40 billion for Export Investment Support Fund (EISF) which would be spent on textile and clothing industry with a view towards consolidation and value addition
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Lint prices, spot rate, activity fall on cotton market

Lint prices, spot rate, activity fall on cotton market

Volume of business came down following the expectations for better crop and pushed the prices lower on the cotton market on Monday, dealers said. The official spot rate was lowered by 25 to Rs 3600, brokers said.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Ministry seeks release of Rs 40 billion for EISF

Ministry seeks release of Rs 40 billion for EISF

The Ministry of Textile has approached the Ministry of Finance for the immediate release of Rs 40 billion for Export Investment Support Fund (EISF) which would be spent on textile and clothing industry with a view towards consolidation and value addition
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

Bullish trend persisted on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Monday due to strong demand, dealers said. The December vaida, which closed at 906.80, opened with a gain of 40 paisa at Rs 907.20 and the January contract also moved up as it closed at R
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
ST and excise return date extended

ST and excise return date extended

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended due date for filing of sales tax and federal excise return for the tax period of September, 2009, up to October 25, 2009. This is subject to the condition that the registered person has made or makes payment
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
China expects delayed soya cargoes, talk of washout

China expects delayed soya cargoes, talk of washout

Chinese trading houses are believed to have washed out two or three US soya cargoes for January shipment last week and switched to domestic soya due to subsidies expected to be offered by Beijing, a source with a major trading house said on Monday.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Taiwan stocks rise on PCs, Acer hits nine-year high

Taiwan stocks rise on PCs, Acer hits nine-year high

Taiwan stocks rose 0.47 percent on Monday, gaining for a fourth straight session, as positive quarterly results from IBM and the upcoming release of Microsoft's Windows 7 bolstered PC shares such as Acer. The main TAIEX shares index closed 36.22 points hi
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Deported Asif cannot play in UAE, says PCB

Deported Asif cannot play in UAE, says PCB

Doping-tainted paceman Mohammad Asif has been ruled out of Pakistan's series against New Zealand next month as he cannot enter the United Arab Emirates, an official said Monday. "We inquired about Asif's position in the UAE and after checking that, we an
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Bolt blasts and bowls Gayle

Bolt blasts and bowls Gayle

Triple Olympic and world champion sprinter Usain Bolt returned to his first love, cricket, on Sunday and showed that he certainly knows how to handle both bat and ball. In a charity match, just down the coast from his home town of Trelawny, Bolt bowled We
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Ferguson charged over referee fitness remarks

Ferguson charged over referee fitness remarks

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was charged with improper conduct by the Football Association on Monday for the comments he made about referee Alan Wiley after United's 2-2 draw with Sunderland this month.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Lanky Pakistani paceman sets sights high

Lanky Pakistani paceman sets sights high

Towering Pakistani paceman Mohammad Irfan Monday said he hoped his extraordinary height will help him emulate the feats of fellow bowling giants Joel Garner and Bruce Reid. West Indian Garner and Australian Reid were two of the tallest bowlers ever to hav
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
France handed tough Irish draw for playoffs

France handed tough Irish draw for playoffs

Former champions France have been handed a potentially tough test in their bid to qualify for the World Cup finals after drawing the Republic of Ireland in the play-offs Monday. Giovanni Trapattoni's Irish side were one of the most impressive teams in the
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Big-four are starting to crack, says Hughes

Big-four are starting to crack, says Hughes

Mark Hughes believes Manchester City's impressive start to the season proves the Premier League's big-four are no longer invincible. City are showing signs of being able to compete with the best in England and they are now in fifth place, five points behi
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Seoul shares turn up; weaker won helps exporters

Seoul shares turn up; weaker won helps exporters

Seoul shares ended 0.5 percent higher on Monday, reversing earlier losses of as much as 1.6 percent, as the weaker won eased concerns about exporting issues and sent key tech exporters higher, but losses in retailers weighed. Analysts said the weaker won
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
JGBs sag on supply concerns

JGBs sag on supply concerns

Japanese government bonds dipped on Monday, weighed down by supply concerns stemming from uncertainty about how much extra debt the government will have to issue to fund its spending programmes.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
JGBs sag on supply concerns

JGBs sag on supply concerns

Japanese government bonds dipped on Monday, weighed down by supply concerns stemming from uncertainty about how much extra debt the government will have to issue to fund its spending programmes.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Chinese shares higher

Chinese shares higher

Chinese shares closed up 2.07 percent on Monday led by a strong rebound in property developers and financial companies, dealers said. The Shanghai Composite Index, which covers both A and B shares, was up 61.64 points to 3,038.27 on turnover of 140.6 bill
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Australian stocks decline

Australian stocks decline

Australian share prices closed down 0.90 percent on Monday as banking stocks weighed on the market after Wall Street failed to provide a positive lead, dealers said. The benchmark SP/ASX200 dropped 43.6 points to 4,792.8 while the broader All Ordinaries i
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Singapore shares rally

Singapore shares rally

Singapore shares edged up 0.13 percent on Monday as traders awaited the release of corporate earnings results from major firms, dealers said. The blue chip Straits Times Index gained 3.58 points to 2,711.70 on volume of 1.69 billion shares worth 1.13 bill
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
New Zealand shares soar

New Zealand shares soar

New Zealand share prices rose 0.43 percent on Monday, helped higher by gains in blue chip Fletcher Building, dealers said. The benchmark NZX-50 index closed 13.72 points higher at 3,220.92 on turnover worth 71.2 million dollars (53.0 million US). There we
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
PCB chief rejects skipper's resignation

PCB chief rejects skipper's resignation

Pakistan cricket chief Ijaz Butt Monday rejected captain Younus Khan's resignation, saying Younus's reaction to match-fixing allegations was natural and there was no reason to replace him. "We have not accepted Younus's resignation and he will lead Pakist
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Jakarta shares end higher

Jakarta shares end higher

Indonesian shares ended 0.20 percent higher on Monday as late bargain buying in commodity and auto stocks pushed the market into positive territory, dealers said. The Jakarta Composite Index gained 5.12 points to 2,520.92. "Buying by local institutional f
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Nikkei everage down

Nikkei everage down

Japan's Nikkei stock average fell 0.2 percent on Monday, with exporters such as Kyocera Corp down after disappointing US corporate earnings robbed the market of upward momentum sparked by earlier upbeat results.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Hong Kong shares end 1.23 percent firmer

Hong Kong shares end 1.23 percent firmer

Hong Kong shares rose 1.23 percent to their highest level in more than 14 months on Monday, helped by commodities companies and mainland banks due to bargain-hunting. The benchmark Hang Seng Index finished up 270.56 points at 22,200.46. Turnover was 60.63
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Malaysian shares up

Malaysian shares up

Malaysian shares closed up 0.38 percent on Monday led by gains in banking, construction and government-linked stocks, dealers said. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index gained 4.72 points to a new 2009 closing high at 1,261.49. Gainers outpaced losers 439 to
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Philippines shares surge

Philippines shares surge

Philippines share prices closed 0.32 percent higher on Monday on last-minute buying of blue chips, dealers said. The composite index added 9.38 points to end at 2,932.20 while the all shares index edged up 6.53 points or 0.35 percent to 1,853.59.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Catastrophe bond market emerges from crisis

Catastrophe bond market emerges from crisis

The catastrophe bond market is emerging from the global financial crisis as investor demand revives and spreads tighten, promising a rise in issuance over coming months.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Catastrophe bond market emerges from crisis

Catastrophe bond market emerges from crisis

The catastrophe bond market is emerging from the global financial crisis as investor demand revives and spreads tighten, promising a rise in issuance over coming months.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Iran imports rice directly from US

Iran imports rice directly from US

Iran has imported 243 tonnes of rice from the United States in the last six months, the first time the Islamic state has bought the grain directly from its old foe in three decades, an Iranian newspaper said on Monday. Business daily Sarmayeh said Iran ha
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
No need to revisit Opel decision: Germany

No need to revisit Opel decision: Germany

Germany said on Monday that there was no need for General Motors to revisit its decision to sell a majority stake in its European unit Opel/Vauxhall after the EU raised concerns about state aid.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
JAL's banks reject restructure plan

JAL's banks reject restructure plan

Creditors of Japan Airlines Corp have rejected the struggling carrier's restructuring plan and are pushing for a cut in debt waivers and details of the use of state funds, a source familiar with the matter said.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
UK to tighten mortgage rules, bans 'liar loans'

UK to tighten mortgage rules, bans 'liar loans'

Britain's financial regulator plans to force mortgage lenders to check the income of all borrowers, scrapping so-called "liar loans" blamed for helping to fuel bad debt problems at the heart of the credit crunch.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
UK says bank bonuses should reflect state help

UK says bank bonuses should reflect state help

Britain's banks should consider their wider responsibility to society and "soft" government guarantees that have helped to support them before setting this year's bonus payouts, the financial regulator said on Monday.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
NRL profits up as inventory gains soar

NRL profits up as inventory gains soar

National Refinery Limited (NRL) announced its first quarter FY10 results on Monday posting a massive increase in earnings owing to inventory gains and lower financial charges that outweighed the impact of depressed sales volume. However, there wasn't much
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Ufone and HBL enter into partnership

Ufone and HBL enter into partnership

Ufone and Habib Bank Limited (HBL) have entered into mobile commerce partnership to extend the next generation of mobile technology to amalgamate telephony with unique banking solutions.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (October 19, 2009).

Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Attack on Manawa police centre: man jailed for ten years

Attack on Manawa police centre: man jailed for ten years

An anti-terrorist court awarded ten years sentence to Hijrat-Ullah who was arrested for possessing explosive material during the first attack on Manawa Police training centre. He was arrested while trying to damage the helicopters standing in the field. T
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (October 19, 2009).

Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Etihad launches 'Why Ey' rewards campaign for travel agents

Etihad launches 'Why Ey' rewards campaign for travel agents

Etihad Airways has launched the "WhyEy" rewards campaign for travel agents across Pakistan. Highlighting Etihad's award-winning premium product and service offering, the agent rewards promotion, will offer true champions a Rs 1000 prize bond for every pre
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Retail packing weight must for duty assessment

Retail packing weight must for duty assessment

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation has declared that retail packing weight of over 12 imported items comprising milk, biscuits, perfumes, toys and auto parts would be included for assessment of duty and taxes, sources said.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Supreme Court judges' oath taking ceremony today

Supreme Court judges' oath taking ceremony today

Two newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan will take oath of their offices in a ceremony here on Tuesday (Today). Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry will administer oath of the offices to Justice Tariq Parvaiz, Chief Jus
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (October 19, 2009) and for Tuesday (October 20, 2009).
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
5.5 million tons of rice production estimated

5.5 million tons of rice production estimated

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa) has estimated 5.5 million tons of rice production during the current year as against the set target of 6.4 million tons, showing shortfall of 0.9 million tons.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (October 19, 2009).

Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan Post shows 25 percent increase in revenue: DG PPS

Pakistan Post shows 25 percent increase in revenue: DG PPS

The yearly earning of Pakistan Postal Service (PPS) has shown an unprecedented rise of around 25% in its yearly revenue earning for 2008-09, swelling total income to Rs7.7 billion, Director General PPS, Muhammad Ahmed Ahmed Mian said.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (October 19, 2009).

Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (October 19, 2009).

Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Suo motu proceedings

Suo motu proceedings

Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC) Khawaja Muhammad Sharif put off till November 2 the suo motu proceedings about the murder of a lawyer Chaudhry Tariq Mehmood Gill from Faisalabad when SP (investigation) sought time to arrest the culprits.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
'Reviving economy offers great opportunities to investors'

'Reviving economy offers great opportunities to investors'

Reviving economy offers great opportunities for the investors as the equities at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) are being traded at 50 percent lesser rates, the results of corporate sector are encouraging and profits to equity ratios are on the rise.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
'Reviving economy offers great opportunities to investors'

'Reviving economy offers great opportunities to investors'

Reviving economy offers great opportunities for the investors as the equities at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) are being traded at 50 percent lesser rates, the results of corporate sector are encouraging and profits to equity ratios are on the rise.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Outsiders accused of interfering with bank's business activities

Outsiders accused of interfering with bank's business activities

In spite of Sindh High Court orders in a petition filed by MCB Bank Limited, the group of outsiders is illegally interfering in the normal business activities of the bank. On October 13, 2009, the court had ordered Sindh government and IG Sindh to ensure
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Significance of World Food Day highlighted

Significance of World Food Day highlighted

As the World Food Day is observed, across the globe on Monday, the Chairman of Shan Foods Pvt. Ltd issued a special communiqué for the employees and stakeholders, to recognise the significance of the World Food Day for hunger mitigation around the world.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (October 19, 2009) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 20, 2009).

Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Dr Firdous represents Pakistan at PPD Board meeting in Beijing

Dr Firdous represents Pakistan at PPD Board meeting in Beijing

Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, the Federal Minster for Population Welfare, is representing Pakistan at the 14th Partners in Population and Development (PPD) Board meeting and 5th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive Health and Rights from October 18-20 at Beij
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Monday (October 19, 2009).

Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Sindh University announces admissions

Sindh University announces admissions

The Faculty of Education, University of Sindh has announced admissions to B.Ed and M.Ed non-formal programme under the department of Distance, Continuing and Computer Education here on Monday.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Group exhibition of paintings at Sindh University

Group exhibition of paintings at Sindh University

A group exhibition of paintings of prominent artists, organised by Institute of Art and Design, University of Sindh will start from Tuesday (today) at Benazir Art Gallery of the University.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
PHC constitutes banking bench

PHC constitutes banking bench

Chief Justice Peshawar High Court has constituted bankingcompany bench on part time basis consisting of Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel, Judge for the disposal of Banking original suit No 141998 National Bank of Pakistan Vs MS Khyber Textile Mills Ltd and ot
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
National Assembly panel on defence production visits KSEW

National Assembly panel on defence production visits KSEW

National Assembly's Standing Committee on Defence Production led by its Chairman Shaikh Aftab Ahmed visited Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works on Monday. During visit the Chairman and the Committee members highly appreciated the revival of Shipyard, a
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Hindu Marriage Act to be tabled in Parliament soon: Bhatti

Hindu Marriage Act to be tabled in Parliament soon: Bhatti

Minister for Minorities Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti Monday said that Hindu Marriage Act would be tabled soon in the Parliament for legislation after thorough consultation with Hindu and other minority communities.
Published 20 Oct, 2009 12:00am
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