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Print - 2010-08-11
Azerbaijan donates $1 million for flood victims

Azerbaijan donates $1 million for flood victims

The government of Azerbaijan on Tuesday announced to donate $1 million for relief of the affected people of the flash floods in Pakistan. This was stated by Dashgin Shikarov, Charge de' Affairs of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, in a press release received here.
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
'Government utilising all possible resources'

'Government utilising all possible resources'

Malik Amjad Noon, Chairman Prime Minister's Inspection Comm-ission (PMIC) has termed the current flood as the biggest national calamity, saying the government is utilising all possible resources for relief and rehabilitation of flood affectees. Over 80 h
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
11 people die in Diamer

11 people die in Diamer

Another 11 people in Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan were swept away by hill torrents on Tuesday, raising the death toll of the district to over 30. Over 100 people have so far lost their lives in Gilgit-Baltistan during the flash floods triggered by
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Government urged to gain access to EU, US markets

Government urged to gain access to EU, US markets

Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) Punjab Gohar Ejaz has urged the government to seek immediate market access from the US and the EU in the backdrop of UN report, suggesting that the magnitude of current floods is higher than Tsunami
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
All parliamentarians asked to visit flood-affected areas: Prime Minister

All parliamentarians asked to visit flood-affected areas: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that all political parties have to work together to ensure an all out assistance and provide relief to affectees of worst floods in history of the country. Addressing flood affectees at Degree College Layyah
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Donors showing reluctance to assist in relief efforts

Donors showing reluctance to assist in relief efforts

Donors are reluctant to assist in flood relief efforts because the recommendations of a workshop organised by Transparency International Pakistan in 2006 to support measures and curb the risk of corruption, mismanagement in the country's reconstruction ef
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Over 1.5 million displaced in Sindh

Over 1.5 million displaced in Sindh

More than 1.5 million people have been displaced so far as the floodwater has badly affected at least 4,000 villages located on both banks of the River Indus, it is reliably learnt. The Super Flood has entered Sindh after causing massive devastation in Kh
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Flood situation report

Flood situation report

The Irrigation and Power Department, Government of Sindh has announced the following flood situation report for August 10, 2010. River Indus is flowing in Super Flood at Guddu Barrage and will remain in the same station for the next 24 hours. River Indus
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
PDMA appeals for donations

PDMA appeals for donations

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has made a passionate appeal to the citizens that in view of red alert issued for Jacobabad, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Kamber Shahadkot, they should extend donations for the flood affectees. The following tel
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
SSGC to contribute in relief efforts

SSGC to contribute in relief efforts

Pakistan is experiencing the worst floods of its history, which have caused immense damage to life and property and have left millions as homeless. The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) in all previous calamities has always risen to the occasion by demonstr
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu: PPAF to provide 30,000 ration bags, says Hina

Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu: PPAF to provide 30,000 ration bags, says Hina

Federal Minister of State for Economic Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar has said that Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) would provide more than 30,000 ration bags containing edibles to be distributed among the flood affectees of Muzaffargarh and Kot Addu.
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
50 percent people managed to leave Muzaffargarh on self-help basis

50 percent people managed to leave Muzaffargarh on self-help basis

The worst hit were the 350,000 persons displaced from Muzaffargarh, Daira Din Panah, Kotadu, Sanawan, Gurmani and Mahmood Kot who had taken shelter in relief camps, along roadsides and in homes with other families and friends. As many of them did not have
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Chinese envoy donates Rs 1.495 million

Chinese envoy donates Rs 1.495 million

Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received Liu Jian, Ambassador of People's Republic of China to Pakistan, here on Tuesday. Qureshi congratulated Jian on his appointment and recalled the longstanding relations between the two countries, whic
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Flash floods play havoc with livestock

Flash floods play havoc with livestock

The floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains have played havoc with livestock as thousands of animals have been swept away with the flood waters, Business Recorder has learnt. Officials in the Ministry for Livestock and Dairy Development informed BR
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Wapda lending support to provincial governments

Wapda lending support to provincial governments

In view of the devastating floods, Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has been providing technical support to provincial governments so that they could ensure safety of barrages and allied structures located at the main rivers, especially at Ri
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
'Supply of medicines to Muzaffargarh, Layyah continues'

'Supply of medicines to Muzaffargarh, Layyah continues'

Health Depart-ment Punjab has ensured continuous supply of medicines to the flood affected districts for extending uninterrupted medical relief to the people of the flood-affected areas. The Health Department on Monday sent two trucks of medicines includi
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Minister reviews flood protection measures

Minister reviews flood protection measures

Federal Minister for Trade & Commerce, Makhdoom Amin Fahim Tuesday visited flood protection bunds at Hala and Matiari and directed authorities to utilise all available resources for protecting the lives and properties of common man. Though expressing sati
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Call for joint efforts to tackle flood situation

Call for joint efforts to tackle flood situation

Senior Sindh Minister, Syed Sardar Ahmed has called upon the political parties, government and volunteer organisations to come forward and join hands with the flood fighting agencies to help avert losses to lives and properties. This he observed while spe
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
FBR urged to extend date for e-filing of ST returns

FBR urged to extend date for e-filing of ST returns

The Karachi Sales Tax Bar (KSTB) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the date of e-filing of monthly sales tax returns to August 25, 2010. Khushnood A Khan, president of KSTB, lauded the efforts of FBR to debug its web portal, saying th
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Unresolved complaints for 45 days: SBP directive to banks

Unresolved complaints for 45 days: SBP directive to banks

The State Bank of Pakistan has asked all banks and microfinance banks (MFBs) to print the following short message on all statements of accounts, sent to their customers, from January 2011 on continuous basis: "For complaints, which remain unresolved beyon
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Israeli firm: contract signed by previous management: PSO

Israeli firm: contract signed by previous management: PSO

Apropos a news item 'Installation of equipment at PSO pumps: annulment of contract to Israeli firm sought' carried by Business Recorder on Tuesday, a PSO spokesperson has said that the time period of the said contract is not of a time pertaining to
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
LSE Ramazan timing

LSE Ramazan timing

The Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) will observe ultra trades and office timings from 9.15 am to 2.00 pm from Monday to Thursday during the month of Ramazan. However, according to a circular issued by the Exchange, the timing on Friday would be observed from
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
KSE posted seven percent gain in Ramazan for last 10 years

KSE posted seven percent gain in Ramazan for last 10 years

The KSE has posted an average gain of 7 percent in the month of Ramazan for the last 10 years. In the holy month of Ramazan, expected from August 12, the trading timings at Karachi bourse have been cut down to 4 hours 45 minutes from normal 6 hours. Inter
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Superior Group, Warid Telecom ink agreement

Superior Group, Warid Telecom ink agreement

Superior Group of Colleges, the most reputed degree awarding institute of Pakistan have made Warid Telecom their cellular communication partner. The trusted and reliable cellular service that is well famed for its quality services, will now serve Superior
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
MCCI asks government to extend IT returns date for a month

MCCI asks government to extend IT returns date for a month

Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) on Tuesday urged the government to extend date of filing income tax returns at least one month to facilitate the businessmen. They said that the country was facing a crisis-like situation and extension in dat
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
LHC allows minor girl to go with parents

LHC allows minor girl to go with parents

Chief Justice (CJ) Lahore High Court here on Tuesday allowed a minor girl, who was kidnapped nine months ago, to go with her parents. On Tuesday, Police produced her 14-year-old Humera before court and she stated that she was kidnapped nine months ago. Sh
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Ufone launches 'Double Number'

Ufone launches 'Double Number'

Ufone recently launched "Double Number" which is yet another revolutionary service alongside interesting and incredibly useful. The service is sure to leave the customer mesmerised with its unique customer experience. Ufone double number allows customers
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
MD USC announces commodity items' prices for Ramazan

MD USC announces commodity items' prices for Ramazan

Managing Director of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has informed the Ministry of Finance that the Aata would be sold at the subsidised rate of Rs 17 per Kg and ghee/oil at Rs 110 per Kg during Ramadan across the country. Federal Minister for Finance
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
TIP, PSO at loggerheads over PPR violations

TIP, PSO at loggerheads over PPR violations

Transparency International Pakistan and Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) are involved in a quagmire over violation of Public Procurement Rules 2004, in procurement of additives for lubricants and fuel by PSO, for last many years.
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
First radio station for youths to be launched: minister

First radio station for youths to be launched: minister

Federal Minister of Youth Affairs, Shahid Hussain Bhutto has announced that a radio station for the youth of Pakistan is going to be launched, which would be the first such station in the history of Pakistan. He stated this while addressing three-day conf
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
DPO RYK asked to appear before court on August 18

DPO RYK asked to appear before court on August 18

Chief Justice (CJ) Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Tuesday sought personal appearance of DPO Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) for August 18 in connection with a Suo Motu notice into murder of former president of Liaqatpur Bar Association Nisar-ul-Hassan. Inspector Sh
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
PU students win Nishan-e-Quaid Team Trophy

PU students win Nishan-e-Quaid Team Trophy

Punjab University students have won Nishan-e-Quaid Team Trophy for the consecutive third year and have completed hat-trick in All Pakistan Inter-University Competitions during sixth Quaid-e-Azam Qaumi Conference.
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
LDA demolishes eight illegal constructions

LDA demolishes eight illegal constructions

The staff of the Town Planning Wing and Enforcement Directorate of Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has on Tuesday demolished eight illegal constructions, besides sealing another seven premises situated on M M Alam Road and in various other parts of Gul
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Emirates to hold 'Future Artists' competition

Emirates to hold 'Future Artists' competition

Emirates has launched a competition to discover world's most exciting budding artists, whose winning artwork will replace the designs of renowned contemporary artists, such as Damien Hirst, on the membership cards of Emirates' frequent flyer programme, Sk
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
FBISE announces HSSC Part-I results

FBISE announces HSSC Part-I results

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) on Tuesday announced the result of annual exams of Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Part-I, declaring the pass percentage of 52.58 According to a news release, out of 47495 studen
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
President for joining hands to promote peace, harmony

President for joining hands to promote peace, harmony

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday called upon the people of all faiths to join hands to promote peace and harmony on one hand and to alleviate the sufferings of the people hit hard by flood on the other.
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Prime Minister urged to check hooliganism of PPP workers

Prime Minister urged to check hooliganism of PPP workers

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has appealed to the Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to check the violent acts of People's Party workers against a private TV channel and a newspaper. The chief minister said that no civilised society could permit suc
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Gold worth Rs 7.5 million robbed

Gold worth Rs 7.5 million robbed

At least four armed men have robbed gold of worth Rs 7.5 million from a shop in Farhan Market in the area of Haidri police, sources said. The dacoity took place in presence of security guard, who was recently appointed for the security of Farhan Market du
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Two killed in separate incidents of violence

Two killed in separate incidents of violence

A youth was killed another injured when unknown armed men on Tuesday fired a hand grenade on a tyre shop at Maripur Road. Source told Business Recorder, an 18-year old Umair son of Yaqoob was killed while an unknown customer injured when some unidentified
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Business community concerned over loadshedding

Business community concerned over loadshedding

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Mohammad Ishaq Butt in a press statement said that the schedule of loadshedding issued by Wapda was just a deception. He said that Sialkot was experiencing unscheduled loadshedding for hours especi
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
AHS Punjab's transfer order suspended

AHS Punjab's transfer order suspended

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here Tuesday suspended transfer orders of Additional Home Secretary (AHS) Punjab Dr Shoaib Tariq Waraich and issued notice to government. Dr Waraich through a writ petition challenged his transfer as EDO Finance and Planning La
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
'69 percent companies do not have even one woman on their BoD'

'69 percent companies do not have even one woman on their BoD'

31 percent public listed companies in Pakistan have women officials on their boards of directors (BoD), while 69 percent companies do not have even one woman in their BoD, experts said at a discussion on 'Gender Diversity in Boards of Directors in Pakista
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Donors' aid amounts to meagre $3.20 per flood victim

Donors' aid amounts to meagre $3.20 per flood victim

The financial tracking system of United Nations has shown that less than $45 million has been committed of $91 million pledged, which breaks down to $3.20 committed per flood affected person in Pakistan. According to UN estimates, this pales in comparison
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
'Not enough response received from donors'

'Not enough response received from donors'

The government has admitted that it did not receive response from multilateral and bilateral donors like it received after the earthquake that struck the country in 2005. This was confirmed by State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sumsam Bukhari
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Communication systems badly disrupted in Punjab, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa

Communication systems badly disrupted in Punjab, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa

Torrential rains and subsequent floods have disrupted the communication system across the country, due to which people are not only facing enormous difficulties in travelling but also in communicating with people living in and outside the country, sources
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Sugar traders eye Pakistani demand

Sugar traders eye Pakistani demand

ICE raw sugar futures jumped almost 5 percent on technical buying on Tuesday, as traders focused on drought in Russia and Pakistani physical buying. In the sugar market, prices were supported by a lowered forecast for Russian beet output for 2010/11 due t
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Monday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Index down 133.88 points

Index down 133.88 points

Bearish trend continued at the share market on Tuesday and the KSE-100 index failed to sustain 10,000 points level due to selling by local investors. The index lost 133.88 points and closed at 9,892.32 points, despite continuous interest of foreign invest
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Index down 133.88 points

Index down 133.88 points

Bearish trend continued at the share market on Tuesday and the KSE-100 index failed to sustain 10,000 points level due to selling by local investors. The index lost 133.88 points and closed at 9,892.32 points, despite continuous interest of foreign invest
Published 11 Aug, 2010 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 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Index down 133.88 points

Index down 133.88 points

Bearish trend continued at the share market on Tuesday and the KSE-100 index failed to sustain 10,000 points level due to selling by local investors. The index lost 133.88 points and closed at 9,892.32 points, despite continuous interest of foreign invest
Published 11 Aug, 2010 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 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
BRIndex30 sheds 126.5 points

BRIndex30 sheds 126.5 points

On Tuesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 7,829.64 points and remained largely in negative throughout the trading session, except for a short-lived entry into positive. It touched the intra-day high of 7,835.45 points and low of 7,676.87 points and closed at 7,
Published 11 Aug, 2010 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 Tuesday (August 10, 2010).

Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
BRIndex30 sheds 126.5 points

BRIndex30 sheds 126.5 points

On Tuesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 7,829.64 points and remained largely in negative throughout the trading session, except for a short-lived entry into positive. It touched the intra-day high of 7,835.45 points and low of 7,676.87 points and closed at 7,
Published 11 Aug, 2010 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 Tuesday (August 10, 2010).

Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
President returns

President returns

President Asif Ali Zardari discussed the situation with officials Tuesday after returning home. "The president returned last night. Right now he is in Karachi, and he is having a meeting with officials and discussing the flood situation," said Zardari's s
Published 11 Aug, 2010 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 Tuesday (August 10, 2010).

Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
President returns

President returns

President Asif Ali Zardari discussed the situation with officials Tuesday after returning home. "The president returned last night. Right now he is in Karachi, and he is having a meeting with officials and discussing the flood situation," said Zardari's s
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Saudi Arabia, most Gulf Arabs start Ramazan today

Saudi Arabia, most Gulf Arabs start Ramazan today

Saudi Arabia will start the fasting month of Ramadan on Wednesday along with most other Gulf states, regional media reported on Tuesday. Senior religious councils in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates said the new moon had been sight
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Saudi Arabia, most Gulf Arabs start Ramazan today

Saudi Arabia, most Gulf Arabs start Ramazan today

Saudi Arabia will start the fasting month of Ramadan on Wednesday along with most other Gulf states, regional media reported on Tuesday. Senior religious councils in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates said the new moon had been sight
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Ramazan moon may be sighted today

Ramazan moon may be sighted today

The new Ramazan moon may be sighted today (Wednesday), according to astronomical parameters. Therefore, Ramazan One, 1431 AH may fall tomorrow (Thursday). The moon crossed the conjunction line yesterday (Tuesday) at 0808 Pakistan Standard Time (PST). The
Published 11 Aug, 2010 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 Tuesday (August 10, 2010).

Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Ramazan moon may be sighted today

Ramazan moon may be sighted today

The new Ramazan moon may be sighted today (Wednesday), according to astronomical parameters. Therefore, Ramazan One, 1431 AH may fall tomorrow (Thursday). The moon crossed the conjunction line yesterday (Tuesday) at 0808 Pakistan Standard Time (PST). The
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Tuesday (August 10, 2010).
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Tuesday (August 10, 2010).

Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
World Bank to extend funding on a war footing

World Bank to extend funding on a war footing

The World Bank has agreed to extend funding to Pakistan on a war footing to rehabilitate the infrastructure of water and power systems which has been destroyed by the worst floods in 80 years. This was stated by Minister for Power Raja Pervez Ashraf at a
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
World Bank to extend funding on a war footing

World Bank to extend funding on a war footing

The World Bank has agreed to extend funding to Pakistan on a war footing to rehabilitate the infrastructure of water and power systems which has been destroyed by the worst floods in 80 years. This was stated by Minister for Power Raja Pervez Ashraf at a
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
World Bank to extend funding on a war footing

World Bank to extend funding on a war footing

The World Bank has agreed to extend funding to Pakistan on a war footing to rehabilitate the infrastructure of water and power systems which has been destroyed by the worst floods in 80 years. This was stated by Minister for Power Raja Pervez Ashraf at a
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
TTP urges government to reject US aid

TTP urges government to reject US aid

Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Taliban faction on Tuesday urged the government to reject American aid for people affected by the nation's worst floods in 80 years. "The government should not accept American aid and if it happens, we can give 20 million dollars to t
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
TTP urges government to reject US aid

TTP urges government to reject US aid

Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Taliban faction on Tuesday urged the government to reject American aid for people affected by the nation's worst floods in 80 years. "The government should not accept American aid and if it happens, we can give 20 million dollars to t
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
British queen makes personal donation

British queen makes personal donation

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has made a personal donation to the relief effort for flood victims in Pakistan, Buckingham Palace said Tuesday. The queen gave an undisclosed amount via the British Red Cross, a spokesman said.
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
British queen makes personal donation

British queen makes personal donation

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has made a personal donation to the relief effort for flood victims in Pakistan, Buckingham Palace said Tuesday. The queen gave an undisclosed amount via the British Red Cross, a spokesman said.
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
World community extends $94.81 million aid

World community extends $94.81 million aid

The international community has extended $94.81 million assistance to Pakistan so far. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), total cash/kind assistance, as of August 9, UN/INGO was $22.59 million, $62.22 million is kind/grant whe
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
World community extends $94.81 million aid

World community extends $94.81 million aid

The international community has extended $94.81 million assistance to Pakistan so far. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), total cash/kind assistance, as of August 9, UN/INGO was $22.59 million, $62.22 million is kind/grant whe
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Floods show threat from warmer world: scientists

Floods show threat from warmer world: scientists

Floods that have devastated Pakistan could be a sign of the future as climate change brings greater extremes of weather to the region. While climate scientists say single flooding events can't be directly blamed on global warming, more intense droughts an
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Tuesday (August 10, 2010).

Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Floods show threat from warmer world: scientists

Floods show threat from warmer world: scientists

Floods that have devastated Pakistan could be a sign of the future as climate change brings greater extremes of weather to the region. While climate scientists say single flooding events can't be directly blamed on global warming, more intense droughts an
Published 11 Aug, 2010 12:00am
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