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Print - 2011-06-22
Shanghai copper up

Shanghai copper up

The most-active August copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose, rising 0.5 percent to 67,910 yuan per tonne on Tuesday, after losing 1.1 percent previously. Despite concerted efforts to avoid a Greek debt default, investor sentiment towards
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Copper climbs over one percent

Copper climbs over one percent

Copper climbed more than 1 percent on Tuesday as the euro rose against the dollar on hopes European leaders will cobble together a deal to prevent Greece from defaulting, but concerns about demand prospects remained. Benchmark copper on the London Metal E
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Brent crude falls

Brent crude falls

Brent crude fell on Tuesday, dragged down by the sell off in the spread to US crude and a warning about risks to Spain's economy that added to concerns about the eurozone. A sell off in the spread between Brent crude and US oil futures added pressure, nar
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Tokyo, Shanghai rubber flat

Tokyo, Shanghai rubber flat

Key Tokyo rubber futures were little changed on Tuesday, caught in narrow ranges as a weak Shanghai rubber market and rising supplies weighed on sentiment while investors lacked incentives to sell actively. The benchmark rubber contract on the Tokyo Commo
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
New York coffee down, sugar rallies

New York coffee down, sugar rallies

Arabica coffee futures ended near a five-month low and robustas also slid to a four-month low Monday due to investor liquidation, but cocoa and raw sugar futures climbed on suspected consumer buying. US cocoa futures rose as industry buying forced shorts
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil rises

Malaysian palm oil rises

Malaysian palm oil futures extended earlier gains to close almost 1 percent higher on Tuesday, as firmer comparative oils and improving short-term demand expectations supported prices. The benchmark September crude palm oil contract on the Bursa Malaysia
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Liffe coffee moves up

Liffe coffee moves up

Liffe September robusta coffee ended up $20 at $2,296 a tonne on Tuesday after hitting a four-month low of $2,261 earlier in the session. Market has technical support at around $2,246 a tonne. Liffe August white sugar closes $4.00 higher at $743.60 per to
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US gold soars

US gold soars

Gold settled a notch higher on Monday as investors held to it as a safe bet against growing concerns over eurozone finances, while a relatively strong dollar capped gains in the precious metal. The spot price of bullion was at $1,540.80 per ounce by 3:15
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Gold ticks up in Asia

Gold ticks up in Asia

Gold edged up on Tuesday and held near its highest in two weeks, with no quick end in sight to economic turmoil in Europe after Greece was told to approve a new austerity package to avoid defaulting on its debt. Spot gold added $2.81 to $1,542.76 an ounc
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Gold gains in Europe

Gold gains in Europe

Gold rose for a third day on Tuesday, helped by investor concern over the risk to other eurozone economies from a Greek debt default, while a softer dollar also lent support. Spot gold was bid at $1,544.09 a troy ounce at 1404 GMT compared with $1,539.95
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee rebounds

US MIDDAY: coffee rebounds

Coffee futures recovered early Tuesday after tumbling to near a five-month low in the previous session, with cocoa also being given a lift after the macro-inspired selling caused by fears of a Greek default abated and sparked a rebound in both markets.
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn jumps

US MIDDAY: corn jumps

US corn jumped over 2 percent early on Tuesday, the biggest gain in over a week on bargain buying after a drop of over 10 percent last week to a one month low. Wheat rebounded 2 percent in a snap back rally following six consecutive days of declines with
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper up

US MIDDAY: copper up

Copper ended with a near 1-percent gain early on Tuesday, tracking gains in the broader financial market, as investors grew more optimistic that Greece will avoid a debt default. In New York, the key September COMEX contract settled up 1.45 cents at $4.10
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold stays up

US MIDDAY: gold stays up

Gold rose for a third day on Tuesday, driven by a weaker dollar and uncertainty over the outcome of a confidence vote in Greece that may determine whether the country can avert a default on its sovereign debt. Bullion also got a lift from a return of inve
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
BoK in process of going to private management: MD

BoK in process of going to private management: MD

The Bank of Khyber (BoK) is in the process of going towards private management and the provincial government has already hired a consultant. After the resolution of the matters of the rights share it would be resolved. This was stated by BoK Managing Dire
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Sindh government plans to initiate six small hydro power projects

Sindh government plans to initiate six small hydro power projects

With a view to overcome electricity shortage, the Sindh government has planned to initiate small hydel power projects with capacity of 7 mw to 15 mw on Indus River, through public-private partnership (PPP), official sources told Business Recorder.
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
KESC introduces new bill payment system

KESC introduces new bill payment system

The Karachi Electric Supply Company has made alternative arrangements for payment of monthly electricity bills for those customers who have not received physical bills around their usual due date, given interruptions caused in the regular process by the u
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Jinnah Airport: hoax bomb call leads to emergency

Jinnah Airport: hoax bomb call leads to emergency

A hoax bomb call resulted in an emergency drill for bomb disposal squad, volunteers of Hilal-e-Ahmar, Edhi, Cheepa and Airport police who rushed to Jinnah International Airport for search and rescue on Tuesday. According to details, a suspicious bag was l
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Monsoon advisory for livestock owners

Monsoon advisory for livestock owners

Director Animal Husbandry Sindh, Hyderabad has notified livestock owners/maldars that due to expected monsoon rains in the province, immunity level of animals could be lower and contagious diseases may affect them.
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Speakers stress need for strategy to provide women equal rights

Speakers stress need for strategy to provide women equal rights

Khyber Pakhtunkwa, women parliamentarians at a seminar, stressed the need for provision of equal rights and due status to women in the society, saying women's role is vital in development and progress of the country. The seminar titled "Promoting Dialogue
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
DHA vigilance guards apprehend three dacoits

DHA vigilance guards apprehend three dacoits

DHA vigilance staff on receipt of information of dacoits having attacked the house of a DHA resident acted swiftly and apprehended three dacoits in a bold encounter. Cash, valuable items and weapons were also recovered from the dacoits.
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pacra maintains PB1C's entity ratings

Pacra maintains PB1C's entity ratings

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity rating of Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited (PB1C) at "AA" (Double A) and "A1+" (A One Plus) respectively. These ratings indicate a very low expectation of cr
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pacra maintains PB1C's entity ratings

Pacra maintains PB1C's entity ratings

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity rating of Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited (PB1C) at "AA" (Double A) and "A1+" (A One Plus) respectively. These ratings indicate a very low expectation of cr
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pacra maintains BAL entity ratings

Pacra maintains BAL entity ratings

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity ratings of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAL) at "AA" (double A) and "A1+' (A one plus) respectively. The ratings of three unsecured subordinated TFCs issues of Rs 1,250
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pacra maintains BAL entity ratings

Pacra maintains BAL entity ratings

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity ratings of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAL) at "AA" (double A) and "A1+' (A one plus) respectively. The ratings of three unsecured subordinated TFCs issues of Rs 1,250
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
War against Pakistan

War against Pakistan

I want to tell the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari and the Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani through your respected newspaper that both the United States of America and militants seem to have begun a war against Pakistan since the 9/11 event. Nato
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Revisiting Benazir's 'reconciliation'

Revisiting Benazir's 'reconciliation'

For me she is still around. Though conspirators against democracy, empowerment of the less privileged, perpetrators of obscurantism, extremism, bigotry and interfaith conflicts had mistakenly thought that by physically eliminating Benazir Bhutto in Decemb
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Elitist view of taxation

Elitist view of taxation

In all vibrant economies, taxation always requires moral and constitutional authority; hence, its mechanism and ratio become secondary issues. Ironically, taxation in countries in economic disarray and distress facing equilibrium deficit, is ever consider
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Railways still in a quagmire

Railways still in a quagmire

Although, it is a universal fact that rail transport has advantages over road transport, like the bulk movement of passengers and cargo, providing a safe, economical and environment-friendly mode of transport, but with the expansion of road network, growi
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Restructuring SOEs

Restructuring SOEs

The federal government has decided to constitute a high-level task force to refurbish 200 public sector entities. The terms of reference of the task force are still being developed through consultations with major stakeholders, including relevant ministri
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Piecemeal peace

Piecemeal peace

The outgoing US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has confirmed contacts with the Afghan Taliban, albeit insists that the "outreach talks" with them are "very preliminary at this point". But for the Afghan President Hamid Karzai's public disclosure a day bef
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Sikh Yatrees arrive

Sikh Yatrees arrive

As many as 208 Indian Sikh Yatrees (pilgrims) arrived in the provincial metropolis at Wagha Railway Station by special train to attend Jore Mela here on Wednesday. Chairman Evacuee Property Trust Board; Asif Hashmi and other senior officials warmly welcom
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Punjab University adopts two tigers of Lahore Zoo

Punjab University adopts two tigers of Lahore Zoo

In a crowded ceremony held at Lahore Zoo, Punjab University Department of Zoology adopted two tigers namely Sam and Mohni for a year here on Tuesday. Vice Chancellor Punjab University Dr Mujahid Kamran was the chief guest, while PU Registrar Professor Dr
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pamco to set up crop production zones

Pamco to set up crop production zones

Punjab Agriculture and Meat Company (Pamco) will establish various specific crops production zones in different parts of the province, under which grapes zone will be set up in Cholistan while new disease-free citrus zones will be set up in Bhakkar and La
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Contempt of court: LHC seeks Hajj ministry reply by June 27

Contempt of court: LHC seeks Hajj ministry reply by June 27

Lahore High Court here on Tuesday issued notices to Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs, Shaukat Hayat Durrani and Hajj Director General, Syed Abu Akif in a contempt of court petition and asked them to file their replies by June 27. The respondents we
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Chairman PRGMEA for early release of duty drawback

Chairman PRGMEA for early release of duty drawback

Chairman Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) North Zone, Mubashar Naseer has urged the government to release duty drawbacks of the value-added sector under the 'Drawback on Taxes and Levies Order, 2009 Scheme'.
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
LHC disposes of petition

LHC disposes of petition

Lahore High Court, Chief Justice here Tuesday disposed of a petition against the strike observed by young doctors association (YDA) followed by deaths of dozens of patients, after law officer informed the court that a high level inquiry commission has bee
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Punjab Assembly rejects opposition's three cut motions

Punjab Assembly rejects opposition's three cut motions

Punjab Assembly in its session here on Tuesday rejected three cut motions moved by opposition and, in consequence, passed three demands for grants on police, health and education. Three cut motions out of total six by the opposition and 40 demands for gra
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
'Government committed to attracting investment in oil, gas sector'

'Government committed to attracting investment in oil, gas sector'

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haider Khan Hoti on Tuesday said that KP had huge oil and gas reserves which needed to be exploited to bring economic prosperity in the province. Presiding over a meeting on oil and gas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the ch
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Speakers pinpoint legal, financial lacunas in NDM

Speakers pinpoint legal, financial lacunas in NDM

Budgetary allocations for Disaster Risk Management (DRM) should be adequate, timely and realigned to meet the objectives of newly created institutional mechanism under National Disaster Management Act 2010. Moreover, it is important to allocate more resou
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Aseefa, workers uphold lofty ideals of Benazir

Aseefa, workers uphold lofty ideals of Benazir

Polio Ambassador and daughter of President Asif Ali Zardari, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari joined party workers throughout the country by donating blood on the birthday of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto for the soldiers, police, members of law-enforcing agencies
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
President inaugurates dental college in Larkana

President inaugurates dental college in Larkana

President Asif Ali Zardari here on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of Benazir Institute of Nursing and Community Health Sciences. The total cost of the institute would be to the tune of Rs 950.8 million and it will be completed in two years. Certificate
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
President donates blood

President donates blood

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday donated blood in the nation-wide campaign, marking the 58th birth anniversary of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed. President's daughter Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah were also pre
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Samsung Star II with enhanced social networking

Samsung Star II with enhanced social networking

Samsung Electronics recently announced the Samsung Star II-the successor to the 30-million selling Samsung Star phone. The Samsung Star II has been designed to deliver a superior mobile social networking experience, bringing together a user's total social
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
PPP Karachi workers donate blood

PPP Karachi workers donate blood

Hundreds of Pakistan People's Party workers and doctors as well as paramedics thronged the blood camps established at Jinnah Post-Graduate Medical Centre and Lyari General Hospital to mark the 58th birth anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto on Tuesday.
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Benazir's 58th birth anniversary observed

Benazir's 58th birth anniversary observed

The 58th birthday of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was observed in a befitting manner. On this connection, Quran Khawani was arranged at her mazaar here on Tuesday. The Quran Khawani was attended among others by Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah,
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Reproductive health: lead Pakistan organises policy dialogue

Reproductive health: lead Pakistan organises policy dialogue

A policy dialogue on reproductive health was organised by LEAD Pakistan here on Tuesday with the objective to discuss and debate research conducted under "Enabling Effective Leadership for Reproductive Health", a project of LEAD Pakistan.
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
'$14 billion textile export target unachievable'

'$14 billion textile export target unachievable'

Exporters have said due to non-serious attitude of the government the textile export target of $14 billion cannot be achieved by the end of current fiscal 2010-11. The government should ensure free market mechanism, uninterrupted supply of gas, electricit
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
LHC issues notices to SBP, BoP

LHC issues notices to SBP, BoP

The Lahore High Court here on Tuesday issued notices to board of governors of State Bank Pakistan and Bank of Punjab (BoP) in a writ petition challenging appointment of the BoP president and sought reply within fortnight.
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
BPPL to re-organise loan, capital structure

BPPL to re-organise loan, capital structure

Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited (BPPL) intends to re-organise its loan and capital structure. Byco Oil Pakistan Limited (BOPL), which is an unlisted public company incorporated in Pakistan and is a 100 percent wholly owned subsidiary of Byco Industries In
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pak-Czech relations to be expanded

Pak-Czech relations to be expanded

Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir received the Deputy Foreign Minister of Czech Republic, Tomas Dub, at Foreign Office on Tuesday and discussed issues of mutual interest. They expressed satisfaction at the state of relations between the two countries, reite
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Police foil bid to smuggle 10kg heroin worth over Rs 100 million

Police foil bid to smuggle 10kg heroin worth over Rs 100 million

Two people were killed in different incident in the city here on Tuesday, while Capital Police foiled a bid to smuggle 10-kg heroin worth over Rs 100 million. As per detail, a man was killed in a clash in Muslim Colony Bari Imam, in the jurisdiction of Se
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
'Inflation grows to double-digit due to poor monetary policy'

'Inflation grows to double-digit due to poor monetary policy'

Provincial President, PPP-Sherpao, Sikandar Khan Sherpao said that the inflation grows to double-digit due to poor monetary policy of ruling coalition government, saying the federal fiscal deficit also rose to 900 billion during last three year.
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Remove government, Save Pakistan: PTI to launch movement

Remove government, Save Pakistan: PTI to launch movement

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is launching its "Hakoomat Hatao, Mulk Bachao" (Remove government, Save Pakistan) movement on June 25 by holding a mammoth public meeting at Sports Ground, Multan that will be addressed by the party's Chairman Imran Khan.
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pre-flood arrangements completed in Punjab

Pre-flood arrangements completed in Punjab

The Punjab Government has completed pre-flood arrangements for monsoon season and pursuant instructions of Flood Judicial Commission Punjab and Supreme Court of Pakistan, encroachment from protective spurs of rivers and water channels are being removed im
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Industrial, commercial entities: labour department lacks latest data

Industrial, commercial entities: labour department lacks latest data

The Research and Statistics section of Directorate of Labour has no latest data of running and closed factories, industrial and commercial establishments, shops, number of registered labours and trade unions due to shortage of staff and lack of facilities
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
June 21 longest day of the year

June 21 longest day of the year

Tuesday was the longest day in the Northern hemisphere including Pakistan, called the summer solstice-the day when the sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer at noon. It was the longest day of the year when the earth witnessed most hours of sunlight a
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Killing of bank employee: violence erupts in Godhra camp

Killing of bank employee: violence erupts in Godhra camp

Incidents of violence and arson sparked at Godhra camp and New Karachi after targeted killing of an employee of private bank within the jurisdiction of Taimuria police station on Tuesday. According to details, the incident took place near Shafiq Moor wher
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
China seeks better military ties with India

China seeks better military ties with India

China said Tuesday it hopes to boost military co-operation with India as the two Asian powerhouses resume defence ties that were frozen for a year over a visa dispute. An Indian military delegation arrived in the Chinese capital on Sunday for a six-day vi
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
China seeks better military ties with India

China seeks better military ties with India

China said Tuesday it hopes to boost military co-operation with India as the two Asian powerhouses resume defence ties that were frozen for a year over a visa dispute. An Indian military delegation arrived in the Chinese capital on Sunday for a six-day vi
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
CCoP gives tax exemption to OGDC bonds

CCoP gives tax exemption to OGDC bonds

The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) has exempted Exchangeable Bonds (EBs) of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) worth $500 million from taxes, which is a violation of its mandate. A team of top officials from the Ministry of Privati
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
CCoP gives tax exemption to OGDC bonds

CCoP gives tax exemption to OGDC bonds

The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) has exempted Exchangeable Bonds (EBs) of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) worth $500 million from taxes, which is a violation of its mandate. A team of top officials from the Ministry of Privati
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Balochistan's young doctors call off strike

Balochistan's young doctors call off strike

Balochistan doctors on Tuesday called of their strike after successful rounds of talk with the parliamentary committee formed to resolve the issue. Announcement to this effect was made during the meeting of Young Doctors Association (YDA) with the Chief M
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Balochistan's young doctors call off strike

Balochistan's young doctors call off strike

Balochistan doctors on Tuesday called of their strike after successful rounds of talk with the parliamentary committee formed to resolve the issue. Announcement to this effect was made during the meeting of Young Doctors Association (YDA) with the Chief M
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Bangladesh moves to retain Islam as state religion

Bangladesh moves to retain Islam as state religion

Bangladesh will retain Islam as the state religion in amendments the government is proposing to its constitution, a government minister said Tuesday. A former military ruler declared Islam the state religion in 1988 by amending the charter, but it barely
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (June 21, 2011) and the forecast for Wednesday (June 22, 2011).

Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Determination shown to achieve 2010-11 revenue target

Determination shown to achieve 2010-11 revenue target

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Inland Revenue Khawar Khurshid Butt on Tuesday showed full determination for achieving the revenue collection target of Rs 1588 billion for 2010-11 taking into account daily monitoring and enforcement in the field for
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (June 21, 2011).

Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Current EFS, IERS & LTFF: SBP extends limits up to August 31

Current EFS, IERS & LTFF: SBP extends limits up to August 31

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has extended the limits sanctioned by banks to individual exporters under Part-II of the Export Finance Scheme (EFS)/ Islamic Export Refinance Scheme (IERS) for the year 2010-11 up to August 31, 2011. It may be pointed out
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Current EFS, IERS & LTFF: SBP extends limits up to August 31

Current EFS, IERS & LTFF: SBP extends limits up to August 31

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has extended the limits sanctioned by banks to individual exporters under Part-II of the Export Finance Scheme (EFS)/ Islamic Export Refinance Scheme (IERS) for the year 2010-11 up to August 31, 2011. It may be pointed out
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Current EFS, IERS & LTFF: SBP extends limits up to August 31

Current EFS, IERS & LTFF: SBP extends limits up to August 31

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has extended the limits sanctioned by banks to individual exporters under Part-II of the Export Finance Scheme (EFS)/ Islamic Export Refinance Scheme (IERS) for the year 2010-11 up to August 31, 2011. It may be pointed out
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (June 21, 2011).

Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Luxembourg richest, Ireland still third in EU ranking

Luxembourg richest, Ireland still third in EU ranking

Luxembourg remains by far the richest country in the European Union, more than six times more affluent than the bloc''s poorest member, Bulgaria, according to an EU measure of economic output per capita. Ireland, which was second richest in the 27-nation
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (June 21, 2011) and for Wednesday (June 22, 2011).
Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Luxembourg richest, Ireland still third in EU ranking

Luxembourg richest, Ireland still third in EU ranking

Luxembourg remains by far the richest country in the European Union, more than six times more affluent than the bloc's poorest member, Bulgaria, according to an EU measure of economic output per capita. Ireland, which was second richest in the 27-nation E
Published 22 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 21, 2011).

Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Luxembourg richest, Ireland still third in EU ranking

Luxembourg richest, Ireland still third in EU ranking

Luxembourg remains by far the richest country in the European Union, more than six times more affluent than the bloc's poorest member, Bulgaria, according to an EU measure of economic output per capita. Ireland, which was second richest in the 27-nation E
Published 22 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 21, 2011).

Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (June 21, 2011).

Published 22 Jun, 2011 12:00am
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