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Print - 2011-06-08
Malaysian palm oil slips

Malaysian palm oil slips

Malaysian palm oil slipped to a near three-week low on Tuesday as technical selling and weak comparative markets weighed on prices, while investors positioned themselves ahead of a flurry of data due at the end of the week. The benchmark August crude palm
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US copper soars

US copper soars

Copper ended on firmer footing on Monday, buoyed by a softer dollar and output disruptions in Chile, the world's top producer. In New York, the July COMEX copper contract firmed 0.75 cent to settle at $4.1420 per lb. Despite the positive finish, trading v
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Shanghai copper falls

Shanghai copper falls

The most active contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, August, fell 0.2 percent to 68,260 yuan per tonne on Tuesday. The price gap between the two markets widened to 1,000 yuan from 500 yuan on Friday. Shanghai lead rose 0.8 percent to 17,030 yuan, ch
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Copper steadies

Copper steadies

Copper steadied on Tuesday as patchy US economic data fuelled concerns over an economic slowdown and reduced risk appetite but a soft dollar and supply concerns lent some support. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange closed at $9,140 a tonne, onl
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Tokyo, Shanghai rubber climb

Tokyo, Shanghai rubber climb

Key Tokyo rubber futures settled slightly higher in thin trade on Tuesday after a rally in Shagnhai and solid Tokyo share prices lifted the market from negative territory, though concerns of a slowdown in demand capped gains. The key Tokyo Commodity Excha
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Liffe coffee ends higher

Liffe coffee ends higher

Liffe September robusta coffee ended up $30 at $2,479 on Tuesday. Market boosted by the weaker dollar. Liffe August white sugar closes $2.00 lower at $694.20 a tonne, underpinned by tight supplies. Liffe September cocoa ended 9 pounds higher at 1,802 poun
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Oil rises on dollar

Oil rises on dollar

Oil prices rose on Tuesday on a lift from a weaker dollar and Middle East conflicts that also pushed Brent crude's premium to US crude to a record above $17 a barrel. US crude futures settled slightly higher after seesawing as news that Saudi Arabia plann
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US gold hits one-month high

US gold hits one-month high

Gold rose to its highest price in more than a month on Monday, as fears of a slowing US economy and expectations that Federal Reserve monetary policy would remain easy prompted safe-haven demand. Bullion has gained nearly 6 percent in the past three weeks
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Gold ticks up in Asia

Gold ticks up in Asia

Gold inched up on Tuesday, after rising to its strongest in more than a month in the previous session, as fears about a slowing US economy prompted purchases from investors seeking an alternative investment. Gold added $2.45 at $1,545.50 an ounce by 0600
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Gold rises in Europe

Gold rises in Europe

Gold firmed on Tuesday as the dollar slid to a one-month low against a basket of currencies after warnings from a Chinese foreign exchange official of the risks of holding too many dollars. Spot gold was bid at $1,545.29 an ounce at 1406 GMT against $1,54
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee, sugar and cocoa up

US MIDDAY: coffee, sugar and cocoa up

Arabica coffee futures bounced higher early on Tuesday, lifted by a weak US dollar, following two volatile sessions. The key July raw sugar contract climbed 0.76 cent, or 3.2 percent, to end at 24.35 cents per lb, the highest settlement for the spot contr
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat falls; soya and corn up

US MIDDAY: wheat falls; soya and corn up

US wheat futures fell to a three-week low early on Tuesday as the harvest got under way in the southern US Plains and growing conditions improved in parched regions in Europe. Corn and soyabean futures edged higher, rebounding from Monday's sharp losses,
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold slips

US MIDDAY: gold slips

Gold fell on Tuesday, as steadier stock markets prompted some investors to take profits from bullion, pulling it off a one-month high hit the previous session on worries about a US economic slowdown. Gold has gained 5 percent in the past three weeks, boos
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami extends membership drive till June 30

Jamaat-e-Islami extends membership drive till June 30

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has extended the membership drive till June 30, following a great response from the people of the province. More than, 7,43,784 people of have become members of the JI in the province, said Shabbir Ahmad Khan while
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Official's killing compels KESC to close down its offices

Official's killing compels KESC to close down its offices

After the killing of its senior security official, Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has closed down its Business Management Centres (BMCs) in the city and shifted some important departments to its head office, Business Recorder has learnt her
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
ICMAP seminar

ICMAP seminar

Karachi Branch Council (KBC) under the aegis of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) is organising a seminar on "Post Budget 2011-12" on Wednesday. Khawaja Tanveer Ahmed, commissioner Inland Revenue, RTO, will be the chief
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 1.439 billion black tea imported in May

Rs 1.439 billion black tea imported in May

Pakistan imported 7 million kg of black tea worth Rs 1.439 billion ($16.695 million) from 16 different countries in May 2011. Kenya remained the major tea exporter to Pakistan with a share of 49.31 percent in the total trade of this commodity during the m
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
SNP activist among four gunned down

SNP activist among four gunned down

At least four persons including an activist of Sindh National Party (SNP) were gunned down in separate incidents at various parts of the metropolis here on Tuesday. According to details, an activist of SNP was shot dead while the other was injured near wi
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
No relief for common man in the budget: traders

No relief for common man in the budget: traders

Traders as well as common people have complained that the government has not provided any sort of relief to common man in the budget. In a survey carried out by Business Recorder here on Tuesday they said that the government has not taken serious s
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Gilani for early conclusion of FTA with US

Gilani for early conclusion of FTA with US

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday called for an early conclusion of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and United States to promote economic activity. Talking to a US Congressional delegation led by Doug Lamborn at the PM House, t
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Kayani visits Command & Staff College Quetta

Kayani visits Command & Staff College Quetta

Chief of the Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Command and Staff College Quetta on Tuesday. He addressed the officers on the matters of professional interest, said an ISPR press release here. The address was followed by an extensive interac
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Corruption is the biggest threat being faced by country, seminar told

Corruption is the biggest threat being faced by country, seminar told

Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Masoom Yasinzai said that corruption is the biggest threat being faced by the country today. "In every field of life you have come across the menace of corruption. It is the youth which has to fig
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Capital police nab 13 suspects

Capital police nab 13 suspects

Islamabad Police have arrested 13 outlaws from different parts of the federal capital and recovered four pistols, 6.250 kg charas, 15 bottles of liquor, mobile phones and looted items from their possession, said a spokesman of Islamabad Police on Tuesday.
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Who needs education?

Who needs education?

This refers to rather rueful media reports, expressing utter disappointment over the meager allocation for education in the 2011 - 2012 national budget, which is about 1.4 percent of the total outlay. This meager allocation may be termed by some as being
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
KESC billing system mistakes

KESC billing system mistakes

The current month's KESC bill is shocking for me as well as many other consumers. They have charged me Rs 11,993 on account of arrears without any valid reason. I have been paying all my bills regularly. We, the citizens of Karachi are already facing load
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Thailand tackles role as regional hub for counterfeit goods

Thailand tackles role as regional hub for counterfeit goods

Chinese imitation Viagra is on sale every night at street stalls in Bangkok for less than one-fourth the price of the real stuff, and the fakes usually contain 98 percent of the active ingredients of the original. That fact is just one of the many didacti
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Energy woes

Energy woes

"We believe that electricity exists, because the electric company keeps sending us bills for it, but we cannot figure out how it travels inside wires." Dave Barry (American Writer and Humorist). It is not clear when Barry occasioned to visit Pakistan as t
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Budget debate held hostage to political compulsions

Budget debate held hostage to political compulsions

The budget debate has had an inauspicious start with leader of the opposition Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan admitting that the decision to drown out Dr Hafeez Sheikh's budget speech was "too hard". His focus inexplicably was not on the budget, the economic trea
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Gilani's pledge

Gilani's pledge

Prime Minister Gilani may not have delivered on most of his pledges but the one he made to the people of Balochistan during his recent visit is quite easy to keep. He said he would be visiting Quetta every month to oversee implementation of each and every
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
TDAP declares China as focus country for trade initiatives

TDAP declares China as focus country for trade initiatives

Tariq Puri, Chief Executive TDAP is currently leading a large trade delegation to the 6th South Asia Business Forum and the 4th South Asia Trade Fair being held in Kunming China from 5-10 June 2011. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka was the chief guest for the
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Tsunami, earthquake victims: Japan CG given cheque

Tsunami, earthquake victims: Japan CG given cheque

Abdul Kader Jaffer, Chairman/CEO, Pakistan Japan Business Forum led a three-member delegation comprising Sardar Yasin Malik, Chairman, Hilton Pharma and Shahbaz Malik, President & CEO to call upon the Consul General of Japan. Yasin Malik presented a chequ
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
'Italy, Pakistan ties exemplary'

'Italy, Pakistan ties exemplary'

Pakistan and Italy enjoy close fraternal relations and Pakistanis have great respect and admiration for the many qualities to be found in Italy. These views were expressed by Speaker Sindh Assembly Nisar Khuhro who was the chief guest at the National Day
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
'Several women empowerment projects in progress'

'Several women empowerment projects in progress'

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has said the government is implementing several projects to empower women including Bacha Khan Khpal Rozgar Scheme, Poverty Alleviation Programme and training women in different programmes.
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Sindh University committee meeting today

Sindh University committee meeting today

The first meeting of the monitoring committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday (today) at Sindh University's Vice Chancellor Secretariat Jamshoro. The monitoring committee was constituted by the Consultative Committee in following of the recommendatio
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Need stressed to preserve biodiversity

Need stressed to preserve biodiversity

Federal Minister for Science & Technology, Changez Khan Jamali has stressed that preservation of bio-diversity is must for the survival of future generation, as bio-diversity is the essence of life.
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Nadeem, Jabbar condole death of Pasko

Nadeem, Jabbar condole death of Pasko

Nadeem Khalid, Chairman, and Engr M A Jabbar, member, of Pakistan-Ukraine Business Council (PUBC) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), have condoled the death of Ambassador of Ukraine in Pakistan, Ihor Pasko.
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
SECP registered 344 companies during May

SECP registered 344 companies during May

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 344 companies during May, whereas 338 companies were incorporated last month and 285 in the corresponding month of last year. A growing trend in the incorporation of new companies has been w
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan and Germany: direct bilateral trade doing quite well: CG

Pakistan and Germany: direct bilateral trade doing quite well: CG

Direct bilateral trade between Pakistan and Germany is doing quite well. This was stated by the German Consul General in Karachi Dr Christian Brecht. He said that the trade volume between both countries in 2010 was 11 percent higher as compared to the pre
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Dutch ambassador for promotion of two-way trade

Dutch ambassador for promotion of two-way trade

The Dutch Ambassador, Joost Reintjes, and Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Karachi, Tarek Khan, hosted a large and glittering reception to celebrate Queen's Day. Talking to the media at the reception, Reintjes emphasised the need for mo
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Sindh University notification

Sindh University notification

The Controller of Examinations University of Sindh has announced on Tuesday that examinations discipline committee meeting is scheduled to be held on June, 11 to decided unfair means cases of B.A Pass Part-II and M.A final annual examination 2010.
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Punjab government withdraws security of Raja Riaz

Punjab government withdraws security of Raja Riaz

Punjab government has withdrawn police security to former Senior Minister Raja Riaz on the pretext that he has relinquished the office of Senior Minister. Raja Riaz, on the other hand, protested against the decision through a letter to the IG Punjab, pret
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Lyari moving towards gang-war again

Lyari moving towards gang-war again

A tug of war between rival groups in Lyari that claimed dozens of lives in a short span is again moving towards gang-war, sources said on Tuesday. According to sources, the incidents of relentless targeted killings in Lyari are creating milieu for gang-wa
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Roundtable Conference on June 9

Roundtable Conference on June 9

Former Chairman of Independent Group of National Assembly, Former President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry and a leader of Thinkers' Forum Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh is organising a Roundtable Conference in Lahore on Thursday. The conference will discus
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
CIMA GBC 2011 final in China

CIMA GBC 2011 final in China

The CIMA GBC 2011, which is being held in partnership with Barclays, is an international business management competition designed to bring out the best in potential business leaders among young people. The global final, which will be held in Chengdu, Chin
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US seeks information without sharing theirs with Pakistan: experts

US seeks information without sharing theirs with Pakistan: experts

US President Barack Obama is holding an important video conference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai today (Wednesday) to discuss the US troops' withdrawal and other matters pertaining to ongoing operation against insurgency in Afghanistan. The US Presid
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Wife of Khursheed Zuberi dies

Wife of Khursheed Zuberi dies

Farzana Zuberi, wife of Khursheed Zuberi, Senior Sub-Editor, Business Recorder died here on late Monday night after protracted illness. She was buried in Yasinabad graveyard on Tuesday. Her Soyem will be held at Farooq-e-Azam Mosque, Block-7, F.B.
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister gives Rs 25 million cheque to APNS team

Prime Minister gives Rs 25 million cheque to APNS team

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday reiterated the government's commitment to strengthen democratic institutions and introduce a parliamentary culture of tolerance to develop healthy traditions. The Prime Minister was talking to a six-member
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US delegation, defence minister discuss regional security

US delegation, defence minister discuss regional security

A seven-member delegation of US Congress led by Doug Lamborn, on Tuesday called on Federal Minister for Defence, Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar and discussed the over all security situation in the region and matters of bilateral interests. Secretary Defence, Lieu
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Breaches caused by last year's floods await repairs

Breaches caused by last year's floods await repairs

The river embankments breached during last year's floods could not be repaired or rebuilt so far while the water level is raising in river Indus at Taunsa Head works. Malik Jawad Khar, an MPA and other elected representatives of Kotadu and Muzafargarh sub
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Ulema urged to promote social harmony, tolerance

Ulema urged to promote social harmony, tolerance

Minister Auqaf Punjab, Haji Ehsan-ud-din Qureshi has said that Ulema and mashaikh should play an active role in the setting up of a society based on religious harmony, tolerance and social equality. He asked them to spread the teachings of Sufi saints amo
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Moot on 'Contemporary issues in business management' on June 13

Moot on 'Contemporary issues in business management' on June 13

The University of Central Punjab is holding an international conference on 'Contemporary Issues in Business Management, (ICIBM-2011)' on June 13-14, 2011 at University of Central Punjab, Lahore. The key presenters are the academicians, researchers and pro
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Workshop

Workshop

A two-day third Neuro-Intervention & Therapeutic Workshop would get underway here at Lahore General Hospital (LGH) from Wednesday (today). Medical experts from local hospitals, representatives of Pakistan Psychiatric Research Centre besides Dr Vipul Gupta
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Sugar price up again

Sugar price up again

The sugar prices have started to increase as the commodity registered an increase of Rs 3 per kg during the last three days. Sugar, before announcement of the proposed federal budget, was available at Rs 64 to 65 per kg reached Rs 67 to 68 per kg on Tuesd
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Abolition of tax on agricultural input demanded

Abolition of tax on agricultural input demanded

Kissan Board Pakistan (KBP) has urged the government to immediately abolish sales tax on agricultural inputs and levy tax on actual income from the agriculture. This demand was raised by the KBP President, Sardar Zafar Hussein Khan while speaking at a mee
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Heat-wave to persist in most parts of country

Heat-wave to persist in most parts of country

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has on Tuesday forecast more severe heat wave conditions for the most parts of the country during next 36 hours. As per Met analysis, seasonal low lies over Balochistan and adjoining areas while continental air wil
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
'Over 4.492 million acres of land to come under paddy cultivation'

'Over 4.492 million acres of land to come under paddy cultivation'

Over 4.492 million acres of land would be brought under paddy crop during Kharif season in various rice growing areas of the Punjab. Official sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday here that the Provincial Agriculture department had initiated a
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Punjab government to increase budget for health, education sectors

Punjab government to increase budget for health, education sectors

The Punjab government is all set to increase budget for health and education sectors in the budget 2011-12 in a bid to improve standard of education and health sectors in the province. The Punjab government allocated Rs 12,025 million for the health secto
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
President condoles death of Zaidi

President condoles death of Zaidi

President Zardari on Tuesday condoled the sad demise of Professor Syed Asghar Zaidi, father of renowned journalist Javed Syed who died after protected illness in Lahore today.
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Mini industrial estates needed in Sialkot

Mini industrial estates needed in Sialkot

There is a great need of setting up mini industrial estates in ignored and far-off areas for edging out the rapid rural migration towards the city said President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Ghulam Mustafa Choudary. Sialkot is a hub of
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Senators slam Haidri's appointment

Senators slam Haidri's appointment

A large number of senators on Tuesday rejected Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidri's recognition as leader of opposition in the Senate, calling for immediate withdrawal of the notification. Ishaq Dar, a PML-N senator, who was a candidate for that slot, staged wa
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Seminar on climate change organised

Seminar on climate change organised

The Minister Agriculture and Forest Punjab, Malik Ahmad Ali has said that the world is facing the challenge of climate change and the global deforestation and its degradation has a negative role towards climate change for which, initiatives like Reduced E
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Confidential inquiry: CJP takes notice on news clipping

Confidential inquiry: CJP takes notice on news clipping

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry took notice on a news clipping published in a section of media that a "confidential inquiry was submitted before the Secretary Interior earlier this month in which it was stated that a member of National Assembly n
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
'Pakistan can learn a lot from Thai tourism experience'

'Pakistan can learn a lot from Thai tourism experience'

"Pakistan can learn a lot and earn valuable foreign exchange if Buddhist tourism is promoted in Pakistan with the help and experience of Thailand private sector since over six percent of Thai GDP is due to tourism. At the same time, Thailand can help deve
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
City of Zulfiqarabad: 'master plan to be submitted by December 12'

City of Zulfiqarabad: 'master plan to be submitted by December 12'

During a series of meetings held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday regarding various developmental projects in Sindh, the president was informed that the bid documents were opened last month for short listing firms for issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP), con
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (June 07, 2011) and the forecast for Wednesday (June 08, 2011).

Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Growing cases of malaria matter of concern

Growing cases of malaria matter of concern

The growing cases of malaria in Pakistan are turning out to be grave concern as the country stands in a 3rd category of EMR, which is contributing 95 percent of the total burden in world of Anopheles-mosquito born disease.
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (June 07, 2011).

Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
PTCL introduces video phone

PTCL introduces video phone

Pakistan Telecommunication Company LTD (PTCL) has introduced another exciting and futuristic product, Video Con, the first of its kind video phone, for both its existing and potential customers. PTCL Video Phone is an efficient communication tool and in q
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Interwood wins 'best stall' award at IAPEX

Interwood wins 'best stall' award at IAPEX

"Interwood Mobel (Pvt) Ltd", is the leading manufacturer of doors, wardrobes, kitchens, flooring, home, office and kids furniture in Pakistan since 1974. IAP (institute of architects) organised an exhibition at Expo Centre, Johar Town, here from 3rd June
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (June 07, 2011).

Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Imran hints at surprise blockade of Nato supply

Imran hints at surprise blockade of Nato supply

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan has said that Pakistan is heading toward change and conventional politics is giving way to a new brand of politics and politicians. Increasing number of youths is acting as catalysts of change in the est
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (June 07, 2011) and for Wednesday (June 08, 2011).
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (June 07, 2011).

Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Nawaz asks PCB to give respect to Afridi

Nawaz asks PCB to give respect to Afridi

Former Prime Minister and PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) needs to give respect to national heroes like Shahid Afridi. While addressing the 'Children Cricket Summer Camp' here at Gymkhana Cricket Club, Nawaz said
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
MCB Bank offers to train Iraqi Bank staff

MCB Bank offers to train Iraqi Bank staff

A high level delegation from Rasheed Bank, the leading Iraqi bank led by its chairman Khadim M Nashoor, visited the head office of MCB Bank and discussed with its top management the possibility of collaboration between the two banks.
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (June 07, 2011).

Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pollution of environment is a serious challenge

Pollution of environment is a serious challenge

The average temperature over Pakistan will increase 1.3 to 1.5°C by 2020 and from 2.5 to 2.8°C by 2050s due to increasing pollution that would cause to melt the glaciers. During the last century, average annual temperature over Pakistan increased by 0.6°C
Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (June 07, 2011).

Published 08 Jun, 2011 12:00am
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