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Print - 2010-08-15
District Jacobabad, other areas badly hit by floodwaters

District Jacobabad, other areas badly hit by floodwaters

The flood situation in district Jacobabad and its adjoining areas continued to be grim on Saturday as Keti Jatoi bund was breached by Sindh Irrigation Department to save Naushehro Feroze. It resulted in the inundation of two villages and a small town, bes
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Thousands from Upper Sindh reach Karachi

Thousands from Upper Sindh reach Karachi

Thousands of displaced persons are coming to Karachi after the massive evacuation started from Jacobabad and other flood affected areas of Sindh. Over 15,000 persons have so far reached the city, while thousands of affected people are coming to this city
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
NH&MP sends milk, water worth Rs three million for RYK, Jacobabad

NH&MP sends milk, water worth Rs three million for RYK, Jacobabad

National Highway and Motorway Police (NH&MP) dispatched milk and water of worth Rs 3 millions for Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) and Jacobabad's flood affectees, besides setting medical camps to provide them free medication. This was stated by the spokesperson of t
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Kashmiris observe Pakistan's Independence Day in a dignified manner

Kashmiris observe Pakistan's Independence Day in a dignified manner

Kashmiris living either side of the line of control on Saturday observed the 64th Independence Day of Pakistan with simplicity but in dignified manner. Following the terrible catastrophe of floods and torrential rains that hit various parts of Pakistan an
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Mirwaiz, Ali Gilani pray for Pakistan's prosperity

Mirwaiz, Ali Gilani pray for Pakistan's prosperity

APHC Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader Syed Ali Gilani have expressed complete solidarity with the government and people of Pakistan on the flood disasters in the country. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Syed Ali Gilani in their se
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
British soldier killed in Afghanistan

British soldier killed in Afghanistan

A British soldier has been killed in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence in London announced Saturday. The soldier from the Queen's Gurkha Engineers, who was serving with 21 Engineer Regiment, becomes the 331st British soldier to die in operatio
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
British soldier killed in Afghanistan

British soldier killed in Afghanistan

A British soldier has been killed in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence in London announced Saturday. The soldier from the Queen's Gurkha Engineers, who was serving with 21 Engineer Regiment, becomes the 331st British soldier to die in operatio
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Mujib reinstated as student after 61 years

Mujib reinstated as student after 61 years

Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was reinstated as a student of Dhaka University on Saturday, 61 years after he was expelled from the country's top academy, an official said. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was expelled from Dhaka University in 19
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Mujib reinstated as student after 61 years

Mujib reinstated as student after 61 years

Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was reinstated as a student of Dhaka University on Saturday, 61 years after he was expelled from the country's top academy, an official said. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was expelled from Dhaka University in 19
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
India outsourcers angered by US job visa hike

India outsourcers angered by US job visa hike

India''s flagship outsourcing industry reacted angrily Saturday to a new US law tightening security at the Mexico border with measures paid for by steep hikes in American work visa fees. The 600-million-dollar legislation, signed into law Friday by US Pre
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
India outsourcers angered by US job visa hike

India outsourcers angered by US job visa hike

India's flagship outsourcing industry reacted angrily Saturday to a new US law tightening security at the Mexico border with measures paid for by steep hikes in American work visa fees. The 600-million-dollar legislation, signed into law Friday by US Pres
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
India outsourcers angered by US job visa hike

India outsourcers angered by US job visa hike

India's flagship outsourcing industry reacted angrily Saturday to a new US law tightening security at the Mexico border with measures paid for by steep hikes in American work visa fees. The 600-million-dollar legislation, signed into law Friday by US Pres
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Power generation capacity reduces by 2100 megawatts

Power generation capacity reduces by 2100 megawatts

Available power generation capacity has reduced by 2100MW due to disruption in gas supply to power generation plants. It was revealed in a meeting chaired by Managing Director Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) Tahir Basharat Cheema. The meeting said
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Power generation capacity reduces by 2100 megawatts

Power generation capacity reduces by 2100 megawatts

Available power generation capacity has reduced by 2100MW due to disruption in gas supply to power generation plants. It was revealed in a meeting chaired by Managing Director Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) Tahir Basharat Cheema. The meeting said
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Power generation capacity reduces by 2100 megawatts

Power generation capacity reduces by 2100 megawatts

Available power generation capacity has reduced by 2100MW due to disruption in gas supply to power generation plants. It was revealed in a meeting chaired by Managing Director Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) Tahir Basharat Cheema. The meeting said
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Alabama sues BP over oil spill

Alabama sues BP over oil spill

The southern US state of Alabama has filed a lawsuit against BP and other companies linked to the oil spill "catastrophe" that soiled the Gulf of Mexico coastline, a state official said Friday. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, accuses British oil giant BP, Tr
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Alabama sues BP over oil spill

Alabama sues BP over oil spill

The southern US state of Alabama has filed a lawsuit against BP and other companies linked to the oil spill "catastrophe" that soiled the Gulf of Mexico coastline, a state official said Friday. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, accuses British oil giant BP, Tr
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Lebanon opens bank account to raise funds for army

Lebanon opens bank account to raise funds for army

Lebanon has opened a bank account for donations to help modernise its poorly-equipped army, the defence minister said Saturday, two weeks after a deadly border clash between Lebanese and Israeli soldiers. "I announce the launching of a fund to support and
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Lebanon opens bank account to raise funds for army

Lebanon opens bank account to raise funds for army

Lebanon has opened a bank account for donations to help modernise its poorly-equipped army, the defence minister said Saturday, two weeks after a deadly border clash between Lebanese and Israeli soldiers. "I announce the launching of a fund to support and
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Indian president asks Maoists to abandon violence, join mainstream

Indian president asks Maoists to abandon violence, join mainstream

Indian President Pratibha Patil appealed Saturday to Maoist rebels to abandon violence and join national efforts for development in her address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day. "The proponents of extreme ideologies and the followers of left w
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Indian president asks Maoists to abandon violence, join mainstream

Indian president asks Maoists to abandon violence, join mainstream

Indian President Pratibha Patil appealed Saturday to Maoist rebels to abandon violence and join national efforts for development in her address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day. "The proponents of extreme ideologies and the followers of left w
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
13 killed in US missile strike

13 killed in US missile strike

A US missile strike on a militant compound in tribal district on the Afghan border killed 13 militants and wounded five others on Saturday, local security officials said. The strike took place in the village of Essori, 20 kilometres (13 miles) east of Mir
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
13 killed in US missile strike

13 killed in US missile strike

A US missile strike on a militant compound in tribal district on the Afghan border killed 13 militants and wounded five others on Saturday, local security officials said. The strike took place in the village of Essori, 20 kilometres (13 miles) east of Mir
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Last Afghan WikiLeaks out in 'couple of weeks'

Last Afghan WikiLeaks out in 'couple of weeks'

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange vowed Saturday to publish the last batch of secret documents on the Afghan war in "a couple of weeks", despite Pentagon pleas they would put further lives at risk. Asked at a press conference in Stockholm when the final ba
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Last Afghan WikiLeaks out in 'couple of weeks'

Last Afghan WikiLeaks out in 'couple of weeks'

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange vowed Saturday to publish the last batch of secret documents on the Afghan war in "a couple of weeks", despite Pentagon pleas they would put further lives at risk. Asked at a press conference in Stockholm when the final ba
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Nato says 20 insurgents killed, including foreign fighters

Nato says 20 insurgents killed, including foreign fighters

Nato and Afghan forces killed more than 20 insurgents in southern Afghanistan, including Arab, Chechen and Pakistani fighters, Nato said Saturday. The offensive began Wednesday against militants in Zadran, a mountainous district in Paktiya province. Separ
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Nato says 20 insurgents killed, including foreign fighters

Nato says 20 insurgents killed, including foreign fighters

Nato and Afghan forces killed more than 20 insurgents in southern Afghanistan, including Arab, Chechen and Pakistani fighters, Nato said Saturday. The offensive began Wednesday against militants in Zadran, a mountainous district in Paktiya province. Separ
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Strict curfew imposed after four killed in IoK

Strict curfew imposed after four killed in IoK

Security forces imposed a strict curfew in occupied Kashmir on Saturday where anti-India protests have claimed 55 lives in two months. Authorities stepped up the curfew in occupied Srinagar after four people were killed Friday in the latest of a series of
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Strict curfew imposed after four killed in IoK

Strict curfew imposed after four killed in IoK

Security forces imposed a strict curfew in occupied Kashmir on Saturday where anti-India protests have claimed 55 lives in two months. Authorities stepped up the curfew in occupied Srinagar after four people were killed Friday in the latest of a series of
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
UAE 'concerned' at German release of Israeli murder suspect

UAE 'concerned' at German release of Israeli murder suspect

The United Arab Emirates is concerned over Germany's release of an alleged Israeli agent suspected of links to the January killing of a Hamas leader in Dubai, the foreign ministry said on Saturday. Abdurahim al-Awadhi, assistant to the foreign minister fo
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Bomb injures three on tense Northern Ireland parade day

Bomb injures three on tense Northern Ireland parade day

A small bomb exploded in a rubbish bin in the Northern Ireland town of Lurgan on Saturday, causing minor injuries to three children, police said. The explosion took place on a day of heightened tension in Northern Ireland as the Apprentice Boys, a Protest
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
UN chief coming today to assess flood damages

UN chief coming today to assess flood damages

UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon is arriving in Islamabad Sunday (today) to personally assess the flood damages across the country. During his visit, the UN chief will meet President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Foreign Minister S
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Dalai Lama sounds alarm over global warming amid floods

Dalai Lama sounds alarm over global warming amid floods

The Dalai Lama said global warming could be to blame for devastating flooding and mudslides across Asia as he offered prayers on Saturday for victims of the disasters. The Buddhist spiritual leader said he was "deeply saddened" by the loss of lives and de
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Drilling in ''Zin Block'': OGDC Board approves action plan

Drilling in ''Zin Block'': OGDC Board approves action plan

The Board of Directors (BoD) of the Oil and Gas Development Company () has approved an action plan to initiate drilling work in ''Zin Block'', located in Balochistan province next month, Business Recorder has learnt.
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Drilling in 'Zin Block': OGDC Board approves action plan

Drilling in 'Zin Block': OGDC Board approves action plan

The Board of Directors (BoD) of the Oil and Gas Development Company () has approved an action plan to initiate drilling work in 'Zin Block', located in Balochistan province next month, Business Recorder has learnt.
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Drilling in 'Zin Block': OGDC Board approves action plan

Drilling in 'Zin Block': OGDC Board approves action plan

The Board of Directors (BoD) of the Oil and Gas Development Company () has approved an action plan to initiate drilling work in 'Zin Block', located in Balochistan province next month, Business Recorder has learnt.
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Draft IT returns: FBR yet to issue SRO on time period for comments

Draft IT returns: FBR yet to issue SRO on time period for comments

The Federal Board of Revenue has yet to issue the relevant statutory regulatory order (SRO) for granting 15 days period for obtaining views on the draft income tax returns for Association of Persons (AOPs) individuals and corporate sector for the Tax Year
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Draft IT returns: FBR yet to issue SRO on time period for comments

Draft IT returns: FBR yet to issue SRO on time period for comments

The Federal Board of Revenue has yet to issue the relevant statutory regulatory order (SRO) for granting 15 days period for obtaining views on the draft income tax returns for Association of Persons (AOPs) individuals and corporate sector for the Tax Year
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Draft IT returns: FBR yet to issue SRO on time period for comments

Draft IT returns: FBR yet to issue SRO on time period for comments

The Federal Board of Revenue has yet to issue the relevant statutory regulatory order (SRO) for granting 15 days period for obtaining views on the draft income tax returns for Association of Persons (AOPs) individuals and corporate sector for the Tax Year
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Nine names okayed for commission

Nine names okayed for commission

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif have agreed on nine names for setting up 'commission/board' to make funds collection and disbursement for flood affectees transparent.
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Nine names okayed for commission

Nine names okayed for commission

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif have agreed on nine names for setting up 'commission/board' to make funds collection and disbursement for flood affectees transparent.
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Credible persons' commission to be set up: Gilani, Nawaz join hands

Credible persons' commission to be set up: Gilani, Nawaz join hands

The government and PML-N on Saturday, putting differences aside, joined hands for setting up a 'transparent commission/board' comprising 'credible people' to generate funds for rehabilitation of flood victims, from within the country prior to seeking dono
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Credible persons' commission to be set up: Gilani, Nawaz join hands

Credible persons' commission to be set up: Gilani, Nawaz join hands

The government and PML-N on Saturday, putting differences aside, joined hands for setting up a 'transparent commission/board' comprising 'credible people' to generate funds for rehabilitation of flood victims, from within the country prior to seeking dono
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Deduction of WHT: FBR to issue new procedure for Accountants-General

Deduction of WHT: FBR to issue new procedure for Accountants-General

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to issue a new procedure for Provincial Accountants-General to systematically deduct withholding tax on various payments made by provincial governments on salaries, supplies, contracts, etc, under Income Tax
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Deduction of WHT: FBR to issue new procedure for Accountants-General

Deduction of WHT: FBR to issue new procedure for Accountants-General

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to issue a new procedure for Provincial Accountants-General to systematically deduct withholding tax on various payments made by provincial governments on salaries, supplies, contracts, etc, under Income Tax
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Deduction of WHT: FBR to issue new procedure for Accountants-General

Deduction of WHT: FBR to issue new procedure for Accountants-General

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to issue a new procedure for Provincial Accountants-General to systematically deduct withholding tax on various payments made by provincial governments on salaries, supplies, contracts, etc, under Income Tax
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Keti Jatoi Bund breached to save Dadu, Naushehro Feroze districts

Keti Jatoi Bund breached to save Dadu, Naushehro Feroze districts

In order to ensure safety of district Dadu and its historic towns, the Sindh government has made a breach in the Keti Jatoi bund, leaving thousands of acres of land under flood water. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that as the water lev
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Keti Jatoi Bund breached to save Dadu, Naushehro Feroze districts

Keti Jatoi Bund breached to save Dadu, Naushehro Feroze districts

In order to ensure safety of district Dadu and its historic towns, the Sindh government has made a breach in the Keti Jatoi bund, leaving thousands of acres of land under flood water. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that as the water lev
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Cholera case confirmed in flood-ravaged northwest: UN

Cholera case confirmed in flood-ravaged northwest: UN

A case of the deadly, waterborne disease cholera has been confirmed in Pakistan's flood-ravaged north-west and aid workers expect more victims, the UN said on Saturday. "There has been at least one cholera confirmed case in Mingora", Maurizio Giuliano, sp
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Cholera case confirmed in flood-ravaged northwest: UN

Cholera case confirmed in flood-ravaged northwest: UN

A case of the deadly, waterborne disease cholera has been confirmed in Pakistan's flood-ravaged north-west and aid workers expect more victims, the UN said on Saturday. "There has been at least one cholera confirmed case in Mingora", Maurizio Giuliano, sp
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US will continue help: Clinton

US will continue help: Clinton

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday called President Asif Ali Zardari and expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of lives and huge destruction of infrastructure and property caused by flash floods. She said the people and government of the
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US will continue help: Clinton

US will continue help: Clinton

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday called President Asif Ali Zardari and expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of lives and huge destruction of infrastructure and property caused by flash floods. She said the people and government of the
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
40 percent decrease in cotton output feared

40 percent decrease in cotton output feared

Federal Textile Minister Rana Mohammad Farooq Saeed Khan has feared 30 percent to 40 percent decrease in cotton production due to recent floods in the country. Addressing the Iftar Party with textile exporters at Pakistan Textile Exporters Association, he
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
40 percent decrease in cotton output feared

40 percent decrease in cotton output feared

Federal Textile Minister Rana Mohammad Farooq Saeed Khan has feared 30 percent to 40 percent decrease in cotton production due to recent floods in the country. Addressing the Iftar Party with textile exporters at Pakistan Textile Exporters Association, he
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
40 percent decrease in cotton output feared

40 percent decrease in cotton output feared

Federal Textile Minister Rana Mohammad Farooq Saeed Khan has feared 30 percent to 40 percent decrease in cotton production due to recent floods in the country. Addressing the Iftar Party with textile exporters at Pakistan Textile Exporters Association, he
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
The worst that can happen

The worst that can happen

The worst is not yet over as the second wave of one million to 1.1 million cusecs of water, now entering Guddu Barrage, can create extreme pressure on Sukkur Barrage and other irrigation infrastructure in Sindh, Director General Pakistan Meteorological De
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
The worst that can happen

The worst that can happen

The worst is not yet over as the second wave of one million to 1.1 million cusecs of water, now entering Guddu Barrage, can create extreme pressure on Sukkur Barrage and other irrigation infrastructure in Sindh, Director General Pakistan Meteorological De
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
CCP sets up ''Online Complaint Cell''

CCP sets up ''Online Complaint Cell''

The Com-petition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has established an ''Online Complaint Cell'' at the Office of Fair Trade (OFT) for lodging complaints against companies involved in deceptive marketing practices. CCP Chairperson Rahat Kaunain Hassan, who also
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
CCP sets up 'Online Complaint Cell'

CCP sets up 'Online Complaint Cell'

The Com-petition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has established an 'Online Complaint Cell' at the Office of Fair Trade (OFT) for lodging complaints against companies involved in deceptive marketing practices. CCP Chairperson Rahat Kaunain Hassan, who also h
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
CCP sets up 'Online Complaint Cell'

CCP sets up 'Online Complaint Cell'

The Com-petition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has established an 'Online Complaint Cell' at the Office of Fair Trade (OFT) for lodging complaints against companies involved in deceptive marketing practices. CCP Chairperson Rahat Kaunain Hassan, who also h
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
16 killed in and near Quetta

16 killed in and near Quetta

Gunmen shot dead 16 people in two separate incidents in Quetta, officials said on Saturday. The first incident took place in Aab-e-Gum area, 75 kilometres south-east of Quetta on Friday night. "A group of 30-35 gunmen stopped the bus in Aab-e-Gum area, of
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
16 killed in and near Quetta

16 killed in and near Quetta

Gunmen shot dead 16 people in two separate incidents in Quetta, officials said on Saturday. The first incident took place in Aab-e-Gum area, 75 kilometres south-east of Quetta on Friday night. "A group of 30-35 gunmen stopped the bus in Aab-e-Gum area, of
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (August 14, 2010) and the forecast for Sunday (August 15, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (August 14, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 14, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (August 14, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 14, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 14, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 14, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 14, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 14, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 14, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 14, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (August 14, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (August 14, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (August 14, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
World currencies and dollar

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (August 14, 2010).

Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Dear Friends Assalam-o-aleikum

Dear Friends Assalam-o-aleikum

With the approach of the holy month of Ramadan, I look to you, once again, to continue your generous support for the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (SKMCH&RC), in Lahore.
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
The Year at a Glance

The Year at a Glance

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) has continued to function and provide care as envisioned by its mission which has been to provide state of the art cancer care, irrespective of the ability to pay and to pursue educati
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Uganda August coffee exports seen down

Uganda August coffee exports seen down

Uganda expects coffee exports to drop 4 percent to 250,000 60-kg bags in August compared with the same period a year ago due to low rains, a source at the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) said on Friday. Africa's second-largest coffee producer a
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Canadian canola futures higher

Canadian canola futures higher

ICE Canadian canola futures ended higher on Friday, despite a sudden plunge in morning trading when sell stop orders were triggered, traders said. Benchmark canola gains 1.4 percent, following soya complex higher but lags September soyabeans' 1.7 percent
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US Midwest soyabean bids ease, corn flat

US Midwest soyabean bids ease, corn flat

Soyabean spot basis bids eased at US Midwest processors and elevators on Friday while corn bids were mostly unchanged amid light farmer sales of both commodities, grain merchants said. CBOT corn and soyabean futures rose more than 1 percent and farmers so
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Europe's cash coffee market fear of Ethiopian defaults

Europe's cash coffee market fear of Ethiopian defaults

Growing talk of delivery defaults by Ethiopian exports caused concern in Europe's cash coffee market this week, traders said on Friday. "Ethiopian exporters appear to have been simply wrong-footed by the recent rises in New York prices and just do not wan
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Hungary's maize crop seen at 7.4 million tonnes

Hungary's maize crop seen at 7.4 million tonnes

Hungary's maize crop is seen at 7.4 million tonnes this year, roughly in line with last year's result, and farmers have all but completed the wheat harvest, the Agriculture Ministry said on Friday. Based on a preliminary crop estimate, the ministry projec
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Drought threat now hits Black Sea winter grain crop

Drought threat now hits Black Sea winter grain crop

Drought and heat across the European part of Russia and Ukraine are now expected to delay the sowing of winter grain crops, raising concerns that losses will extend to next year's harvests. The sowing of winter wheat traditionally starts in August. The wi
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US corn futures up

US corn futures up

US corn futures closed higher on Friday on support from strong export sales and gains in soyabeans. CBOT September up 5-1/2 cents at $4.11-3/4 a bushel. New-crop December up 5-1/2 at $4.27-1/4. Funds bought 6,000 contracts. China to offer less corn at sta
Published 15 Aug, 2010 12:00am
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