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Print - 2009-11-07
90 insurgents killed in Afghan operation

90 insurgents killed in Afghan operation

Some 90 insurgents were killed in a five-day operation by Afghanistan's army and US special forces in the northern province of Kunduz, the Afghan military said on Friday. "A joint operation by the Afghan national army and American special forces which sta
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Intense talks under way on Afghan war: Nato chief

Intense talks under way on Afghan war: Nato chief

Intense deliberations are under way between the United States and its allies regarding the future of Afghanistan as the Obama administration continues its protracted strategic review of the war, the Nato chief said Friday. Nato Secretary-General Anders Fo
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Forty leaders plan to seal climate deal: UN

Forty leaders plan to seal climate deal: UN

About 40 world leaders plan to go to Copenhagen next month to boost the chances of clinching a UN climate plan, the United Nations said on Friday as preparatory talks wound down with scant progress. Developing nations in Barcelona accused rich nations of
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Indian rupee rises

Indian rupee rises

The Indian rupee rose to its strongest in nearly two weeks on Friday as gains in the stock market strengthened expectations of capital inflows and the dollar's losses overseas lifted sentiment. The partially convertible rupee ended at 46.81/82 per dollar,
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Dollar steadies in London

Dollar steadies in London

The dollar steadied on Friday, trimming earlier losses as investors braced for a US jobs report which is expected to show a slower pace of job losses, but another rise in the unemployment rate. The dollar earlier eased on improved risk sentiment, but inve
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Sterling pares gains

Sterling pares gains

Sterling pared gains against the dollar on Friday as a weaker-than-expected US jobs report left investors more averse to risk and offset the boost to the UK currency from the previous day's Bank of England decision. However, the pound stayed not far from
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Euro, pound Libor edge up

Euro, pound Libor edge up

The interbank cost of borrowing euros edged up on Friday a day after the European Central Bank took a first step towards the exit from its crisis measures. The ECB on Thursday indicated it was comfortable with overnight lending rates remaining below its m
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Friday's midday trade: US stocks rise

Friday's midday trade: US stocks rise

US stocks edged up after a choppy trading session on Friday, buoyed by brokerage upgrades that offset disappointing unemployment rate that rose to its highest in more than 26 years. General Electric Co jumped 7.2 percent to $15.47 after analyst upgrades,
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Indian shares gain

Indian shares gain

Indian shares rose 0.59 percent Friday, in line with regional markets and ahead of key US economic data later in the day, dealers said. The benchmark 30-share Sensex index rose 94.38 points to 16,158.28. Buying sentiment remained positive after India's Co
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
European CDS little changed

European CDS little changed

European bonds from financial sector companies were softer for the week, while credit derivatives were little changed on Friday on declining trading as market participants sought to hold on to gains for the year. "Flows in the financials sector have been
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
European CDS little changed

European CDS little changed

European bonds from financial sector companies were softer for the week, while credit derivatives were little changed on Friday on declining trading as market participants sought to hold on to gains for the year. "Flows in the financials sector have been
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Singapore shares higher

Singapore shares higher

Singapore shares closed 1.10 percent higher Friday, fuelled by overnight gains on Wall Street but there was some caution ahead of the release of US employment data, dealers said. The blue chip Straits Times Index rose 28.86 points to 2,658.21 on volume of
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
FTSE remains higher

FTSE remains higher

Britain's leading share index rose for the third day in a row on Friday, reversing earlier losses after the release of bearish US jobs data, on a belief the sell-off had been overdone. Led by banks and miners, the FTSE 100 closed 17.08 points higher, or 0
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Indian Sikhs defy advice

Indian Sikhs defy advice

Roads were closed, shops shuttered and police on guard in Hasan Abdal, near Pakistan's capital, as about 2,000 Indian Sikh pilgrims defied advice to honour the founder of the faith. Indian authorities urged the faithful to shun the annual pilgrimage to th
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Textile sector facing topsy-turvy situation

Textile sector facing topsy-turvy situation

Textile sector is facing a topsy-turvy situation, as both the spinning and the value-added sectors have locked their horns over the cotton yarn crisis, as both the sides are looking at the prevailing situation through their subtle positions.
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

There was lack of interest in treasury as well as opposition benches in the legislative business of the lower house of the parliament after the government's wise retreat on National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) because it simply did not have the numbers
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
'Provision of civic facilities basic responsibility of CDA'

'Provision of civic facilities basic responsibility of CDA'

Redressing citizens' grievances and providing them civic facilities is the basic responsibility of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) for which it should make all out efforts to come up to the expectations of the citizens.
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
'Efforts on for repatriation of Dr Aafia from US'

'Efforts on for repatriation of Dr Aafia from US'

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan Friday said the government was making all out efforts for the repatriation of Dr Afia Siddiqui from the United States. Replying to a point of order in the National Assembly, the minister said the prime mini
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
National Assembly defers Public Defender, Legal Aid Offices Bill, 2009

National Assembly defers Public Defender, Legal Aid Offices Bill, 2009

The National Assembly has deferred The Public Defender and Legal Aid Offices Bill, 2009 designed to provide legal assistance to the poor of the poorest due to the reservation of the opposition. Minister of State for Law and Justice Muhammad Afzal Sindhu t
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Emirates Airline to expand operation in Asia Pacific

Emirates Airline to expand operation in Asia Pacific

In a major expansion spanning two months, Emirates Airline will advance its footprint in Asia Pacific with planned capacity enhancements to Bangkok, Sydney, Manila and Jakarta. Starting from December 2009, Emirates will introduce a fourth daily service to
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Demolition of house: LHC seeks reply from DCO, DDO

Demolition of house: LHC seeks reply from DCO, DDO

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Friday issued notices to DCO and DDO (revenue) and Town Municipal Administration (TMA) Kasur and sought replies on a petition filed by a citizen against demolition of his house. The petitioner Muhammad Yaqoob through hi
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Nokia to build off-grid sites

Nokia to build off-grid sites

The mobile operator has signed a contract with Nokia Siemens Networks to build off-grid sites using solar power. Telenor was the first cellular operator in Pakistan to have a site dependent on solar technology in January 2008.
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
New York cotton futures remain down

New York cotton futures remain down

Cotton futures closed lower Friday on investor sales and spread trade as most players were sidelined waiting for release of a government crop report and options expiration next week, brokers said. The December cotton contract retreated 0.87 cent to settle
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Copper falls on demand worries

Copper falls on demand worries

Copper fell on Friday as demand worries intensified after worse than expected employment data in the United States, the world's largest economy. Copper for three-month delivery on the London Metal Exchange ended at $6,490 a tonne from $6,530 at the close
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Oil falls nearly three percent

Oil falls nearly three percent

Oil prices fell nearly 3 percent to $77 a barrel on Friday after data showed the US jobless rate jumped to a 26-1/2-year high in October, raising concerns about a potential rebound in fuel demand. The Labour Department said employers cut 190,000 jobs in O
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
London coffee and sugar down

London coffee and sugar down

March cocoa in London ends 15 pounds lower at 2,132 pounds a tonne on Friday pressured by harvests in West Africa. London January robusta coffee ends down $6 at $1,439 a tonne. Harvest delays in Vietnam providing some support although large crop still ant
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Gold surges to all-time high in London

Gold surges to all-time high in London

Gold surged to a record high above $1,100 per ounce on Friday as investors pounced on the metal in volatile trade after data showed US employers cut a bigger-than-expected 190,000 jobs in October. Dealers also said the market continued to find residual su
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee, sugar and cocoa dip

US MIDDAY: coffee, sugar and cocoa dip

Summaries of the ICE Futures US cocoa, coffee and sugar markets during early trade on Friday. December arabica coffee contract dropped 2.15 cents to $1.3995 per lb at 11:06 am EST (1606 GMT). Wide session range from $1.3950 to $1.4315. Arabica coffee futu
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn, soya and wheat slip

US MIDDAY: corn, soya and wheat slip

Chicago Board of Trade grains and soy complex at noon CST (1800 GMT) on Friday. December wheat down 10-1/4 cents at $5.02 a bushel; deferreds down 9-1/4 TO 10-1/4. Following the weakness in corn, soya. Slow exports and big global supply of wheat also weig
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper steadies

US MIDDAY: copper steadies

US copper futures steadied at slightly lower levels early on Friday, despite disappointing employment data that showed the unemployment rate rose above 10 percent for the first time in more than 26 years. Copper for December delivery down 1.55 cents at $2
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: US gold extends rally

US MIDDAY: US gold extends rally

US gold futures jumped to a record high above $1,100 an ounce Friday morning after government data showed US employers slashed more jobs than expected in October and the unemployment rate rose above 10 percent to the highest since April 1983. COMEX Decemb
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Taseer meets Zardari

Taseer meets Zardari

Governor Punjab, Salman Taseer called on President, Asif Ali Zardari here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday. He discussed with the President overall political and law and order situation in Punjab. He briefed the President about the special security arrangeme
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Balloting for OPF Zone-V phase-II housing scheme today

Balloting for OPF Zone-V phase-II housing scheme today

The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis would hold balloting for "Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) housing scheme for Zone-V phase II" here on November 7 (Saturday). According to the press release the function would be held at National Library of Pakistan
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Seven terrorists captured with 350kg explosive material cache: SP

Seven terrorists captured with 350kg explosive material cache: SP

The district police have arrested a gang of terrorists here and recovered 350-kg high explosive material, 1500 prima card, 1000 safety fuse, one rocket launcher, 200 dynamites, three time bombs, 15 hand grenades and 10 Kalashnikovs from their custody.
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Chief Justice condoles with Iqbal Haider

Chief Justice condoles with Iqbal Haider

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has expressed deep sorrow and grief on the sad demise of Ather Hussain, brother of former Attorney General, Syed Iqbal Haider. In a message issued here on Friday he extended his heartfelt condo
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
'Pakistan stresses energy cooperation among Saarc states'

'Pakistan stresses energy cooperation among Saarc states'

Pakistan considers energy co-operation among Saarc countries as an important element of the socio-economic development in South Asia. Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Syed Naveed Qamar said this while addressing the concluding session 8-Natio
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Nine Railways officials suspended for negligence

Nine Railways officials suspended for negligence

Minister for Railways, Haji Ghulam Ahmad Bilour on Friday suspended nine officials of railways whose negligence led to the tragic disaster in which two trains collided at Juma Goth, Karachi, causing loss of human lives, besides injuring many others.
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Militancy in Pakistan

Militancy in Pakistan

US Vice President Joe Biden says that militancy in Pakistan is more than in Afghanistan. Assuming that his statement is true, he forgot the root cause of militancy, which is the result of militancy in Afghanistan. India, Israel - Russia and some Western c
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
'US needs new Middle East approach'

'US needs new Middle East approach'

The Obama administration desperately needs a new approach to the Middle East as it slips further away than ever to securing peace after Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's tour, experts said Thursday. The administration, they said, has lost face with bot
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Some thoughts on cartelization and penalties

Some thoughts on cartelization and penalties

Policy-making is a highly complex process in which the Government is obliged to play the role of a neutral arbiter as it strives to harmonise the often widely differing interests of economic agents in the country. Experience suggests that even with the be
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Mechanisms to counter climate change

Mechanisms to counter climate change

The developed countries will not let the developing countries do their own thing and will keep on adding issues to world stability that will force the developing countries to consider the options by themselves. It serves two purposes, the first is that it
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Anti-harassment law: a step forward for women

Anti-harassment law: a step forward for women

The National Assembly has passed the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2009, 'lending both intensity and clarity to an existing law on sexual harassment of women in public'. Another law for the prevention of harassment at workplace is also on its way. The am
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Cotton has weathered the slowdown

Cotton has weathered the slowdown

Although, it will be too early to make a definitive assessment, the news on this year's cotton crop are quite encouraging. According to certain unofficial early estimates, Pakistan is expected to get a cotton crop of well over 12 million bales during the
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Gilani for concerted efforts to expand ties with Cuba

Gilani for concerted efforts to expand ties with Cuba

Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday stressed concerted efforts to reinvigorate bilateral ties and expand co-operation with Cuba in trade, economic and education. Talking to the Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister, Marcos Rodriguez Costa at the PM
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
PNCA holds condolence reference for three artists

PNCA holds condolence reference for three artists

Paying rich tributes to the services of film star and TV artist, Syed Kamal, musician Lal Muhammad Iqbal and film star Yousaf Khan, Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) here on Friday held a condolence reference. Renowned scholars and actors showe
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Sheikh Zayed hospital's capacity being doubled

Sheikh Zayed hospital's capacity being doubled

Sheikh Zayed Hospital RYK, which caters to a large population of Punjab's border districts here, is undergoing expansion to double its bed capacity. Sheikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital Head Principal Professor Mohammad Saeed said this on Friday whil
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
'Jammu Martyrs Day' observed

'Jammu Martyrs Day' observed

The "Jammu Martyrs Day" was observed throughout Sialkot and Narowal districts by the refugees from occupied Jammu and Kashmir settled in both the districts, here on Friday. The programmes started with special prayers for the solidarity, unity and prosperi
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
'Sugar demand higher than supply at some places in Faisalabad'

'Sugar demand higher than supply at some places in Faisalabad'

DCO Saeed Wahlah has said available quota of sugar is being transparently provided to domestic consumers in the district under a comprehensive distribution plan, however, people are facing hardships as demand is higher at some places than the allocated qu
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
RDA, TMAs not to register societies having less than 160 kanal land

RDA, TMAs not to register societies having less than 160 kanal land

Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) and Tehsil Municipal Administrations (TMAs) have been directed not to grant permission for setting up housing societies on a piece of land measuring less than 160 kanal. The two institutions were also directed to ens
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
SBP asked to disburse remaining 60 percent R&D claims

SBP asked to disburse remaining 60 percent R&D claims

The Pakistan Textile Exporters Association has urged the State Bank of Pakistan to immediately disburse the remaining 60 percent R&D claims of textile exporters now that the State Bank has received Rs 5 billion from the Ministry of Finance under this head
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Arrangements finalised to mark Iqbal Day

Arrangements finalised to mark Iqbal Day

The birth anniversary of poet and philosopher Dr Allama Iqbal will be celebrated on November 9 (Monday). The day will be celebrated with great zeal and fervour in Sailkot. Various social, cultural, literary and educational institutions had finalised neces
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
PEC team briefed about working of Textile University

PEC team briefed about working of Textile University

A three-member team of the Pakistan Engineering Council on Friday visited various sections of the National Textile University to assess the university's working and grant accreditation to the NTU for 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
LHC Chief Justice provided bulletproof vehicle

LHC Chief Justice provided bulletproof vehicle

In the wake of deteriorating law and order situation in the country and specially in Lahore, the Punjab government has provided a bulletproof vehicle to chief justice Lahore High Court (LHC). The sources told Business Recorder that government has t
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (November 06, 2009) and the forecast for Saturday (November 07, 2009).

Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
PWF demands checking of price hike

PWF demands checking of price hike

Pakistan Workers Federation (PWF) has demanded of government to check sky rocketing price hike of essential commodities of life, get reopened the closed mills and raise employment opportunities for the youth, bring the labour laws in conformity with ILO c
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (November 06, 2009).

Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Roberts Farms sale: Punjab Assembly turns into fish market

Roberts Farms sale: Punjab Assembly turns into fish market

Punjab Assembly again turned into a fish market for the second consecutive day on Friday, as opposition members and PML-N legislators traded allegations on each other leadership of acquiring land forcefully or at throwaway prices, amid noisy protest and s
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (November 06, 2009).

Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
LDA asks allottees to provide annual audit reports

LDA asks allottees to provide annual audit reports

Director General of Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has asked allottees of schools and hospitals in LDA housing scheme to provide annual audit report duly verified by chartered accountants, to check whether they are being run on non-profit basis or not
Published 07 Nov, 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 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Samsung announces third quarter results

Samsung announces third quarter results

Samsung Electronics Company Ltd has announced global revenues of 35.87 trillion Korean Won (Approximately 29 billion US dollars) on consolidated basis for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, depicting an 18.5 percent increase year-on-year. Consoli
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Samsung announces third quarter results

Samsung announces third quarter results

Samsung Electronics Company Ltd has announced global revenues of 35.87 trillion Korean Won (Approximately 29 billion US dollars) on consolidated basis for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, depicting an 18.5 percent increase year-on-year. Consoli
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
'Women Protection Bill to be implemented'

'Women Protection Bill to be implemented'

Provincial Minister for Women Development Tauqeer Fatima Bhutto has said that the women protection bill passed by the National Assembly would be implemented. She assured that strict monitoring would be ensured to avoid misuse of the bill on the ground of
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Legislation against harassment of women hailed

Legislation against harassment of women hailed

Chairperson National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) Anis Haroon hailed the legislation against sexual harassment, saying, "it will make women more confident and ensure their access to the diversified opportunities for earning livelihood".
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Jordan recognise UVAS

Jordan recognise UVAS

Jordan has given recognition to the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore, says a spokesman of the University here on Friday. In a letter to the registrar of the UVAS, the Cultural Counsellor in the Embassy of Jordan in Islamabad said
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (November 06, 2009).

Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
ACE employees hold demonstration against DG

ACE employees hold demonstration against DG

The row between employees of Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) and Director General ACE is going on, as the employees held a protest demonstration against the DG for transferring them here on Friday. The Director General ACE, Kazim Ali Malik, told repor
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (November 06, 2009) and for Saturday (November 07, 2009).
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
MAP conference in Lahore on November 18

MAP conference in Lahore on November 18

The Management Association of Pakistan (MAP) is organising an International Management Conference in Lahore on November 18. In spite of the ongoing challenges in Pakistan, this conference will seek to burnish Pakistan's image as a management and investmen
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (November 06, 2009).

Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Unidentified KESC 'officials' harassing consumers, collecting 'fines'

Unidentified KESC 'officials' harassing consumers, collecting 'fines'

Plainclothes persons verbally identifying themselves as KESC officials are visiting various households four to five times a month causing panic, especially among womenfolk under so-called "disconnection campaign". "These people come four to five times eve
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Blockage of road: LHC forms body to resolve issue

Blockage of road: LHC forms body to resolve issue

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Friday constituted a three-member committee to resolve the issue of blocking Queens Road, Lahore in front of CCPO office, due to security reasons. Acting Advocate General Punjab Muhammad Hanif Khatana will head the comm
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 06, 2009).

Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
CJP directs disposal of UTPs' cases within three months

CJP directs disposal of UTPs' cases within three months

Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry here on Friday directed for disposal of pending cases of under-trial prisoners of Central Jail Adyala, Rawalpindi, within three months without fail. The Chief Justice issued direction on a joint applica
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 06, 2009).

Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
NH&MP asked to respect commuters

NH&MP asked to respect commuters

Inspector General National Highways and Motorway Police (NH & MP) Dr Wasim Kausar has called upon the officers of Motorway Police to treat commuters with great respect and courtesy. He was speaking in a meeting at camp office Lahore, here on Friday. The D
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Government trying to table NRO again in parliament: Jamaat-i-Islami

Government trying to table NRO again in parliament: Jamaat-i-Islami

Amir Jamaat-i-Islami Syed Munawar Hassan has said that the purpose of the meeting of President Zardari with the coalition partners is to pave way for tabling the controversial National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) again in the parliament. The government
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar down sharply

THE RUPEE: dollar down sharply

The rupee was in a commanding position as it posted fresh gains of 12 paisa versus dollar in a single day rally on the interbank market on Friday for buying and selling at 83.55 and 83.60, dealers said. In the final Asian trade dollar sat tight as investo
Published 07 Nov, 2009 12:00am
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