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Print - 2011-09-12
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 10, 2011).

Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (September 10, 2011).

Published 12 Sep, 2011 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 (September 10, 2011).

Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (September 10, 2011).

Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (September 10, 2011) and for Sunday (September 11, 2011).
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (September 10, 2011).

Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (September 10, 2011).

Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (September 10, 2011).

Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (September 10, 2011) and the forecast for Sunday (September 11, 2011).

Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Your rupee last month

Your rupee last month

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (August 01 to 30, 2011)

Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (September 05 to 10, 2011)

Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (September 11, 2011) and the forecast for Monday (September 12, 2011).

Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Army to fight dengue epidemic

Army to fight dengue epidemic

Pakistan Army in order to further beef up the ongoing efforts by civil administration in control and eradication of outbreak of deadly Dengue epidemic in Lahore City and its surroundings has established a separate 100-bed ward at CMH Lahore. The affected
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Army to fight dengue epidemic

Army to fight dengue epidemic

Pakistan Army in order to further beef up the ongoing efforts by civil administration in control and eradication of outbreak of deadly Dengue epidemic in Lahore City and its surroundings has established a separate 100-bed ward at CMH Lahore. The affected
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Pir Mazhar wouldn't comment on meeting

Pir Mazhar wouldn't comment on meeting

Sindh Senior Minister Pir Mazharul Haq has refused to comment on his meeting along with Dr Zulfiqar Mirza with MQM chief, Altaf Hussain. Former Sindh home minister Zulfiqar Mirza had said that during their meeting (Mazhar, Mirza) in London, Altaf Hussain
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Pir Mazhar wouldn't comment on meeting

Pir Mazhar wouldn't comment on meeting

Sindh Senior Minister Pir Mazharul Haq has refused to comment on his meeting along with Dr Zulfiqar Mirza with MQM chief, Altaf Hussain. Former Sindh home minister Zulfiqar Mirza had said that during their meeting (Mazhar, Mirza) in London, Altaf Hussain
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Zardari undergoes tests in London

Zardari undergoes tests in London

President Asif Ali Zardari has recently undergone medical tests in London and received a clean bill of health. Pakistan's High Commissioner to the UK Wajid Shamsul Hasan said in a statement Sunday that Zardari underwent an angiography and some routine med
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Zardari undergoes tests in London

Zardari undergoes tests in London

President Asif Ali Zardari has recently undergone medical tests in London and received a clean bill of health. Pakistan's High Commissioner to the UK Wajid Shamsul Hasan said in a statement Sunday that Zardari underwent an angiography and some routine med
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

Weak sentiment was witnessed on the currency market during the week ended on September10, 2011, as the rupee tumbled due to high demand for dollars. On the inter-bank market, the rupee lost 22 paisa versus dollar for buying and selling at 87.50 and 87.55.
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

Weak sentiment was witnessed on the currency market during the week ended on September10, 2011, as the rupee tumbled due to high demand for dollars. On the inter-bank market, the rupee lost 22 paisa versus dollar for buying and selling at 87.50 and 87.55.
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Five million people affected by floods in Sindh: UN

Five million people affected by floods in Sindh: UN

Torrential monsoon rains have lashed Sindh, triggering flooding and affecting more than five million people, among them communities still recovering from last year's extraordinary floods. The disaster has reportedly taken the lives of 199 people, and dest
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Five million people affected by floods in Sindh: UN

Five million people affected by floods in Sindh: UN

Torrential monsoon rains have lashed Sindh, triggering flooding and affecting more than five million people, among them communities still recovering from last year's extraordinary floods. The disaster has reportedly taken the lives of 199 people, and dest
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
China announces RMB30 million emergency aid

China announces RMB30 million emergency aid

Chinese government has announced to provide an emergency humanitarian aid worth RMB 30 million to Pakistan to help its relief efforts in floods-affected parts of the country.
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
China announces RMB30 million emergency aid

China announces RMB30 million emergency aid

Chinese government has announced to provide an emergency humanitarian aid worth RMB 30 million to Pakistan to help its relief efforts in floods-affected parts of the country.
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Afghan containers transhipment: FBR allows onetime waiver

Afghan containers transhipment: FBR allows onetime waiver

Taking a major step to expedite clearance of stuck up Afghan transit cargo at ports, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed onetime waiver/dispensation for transhipment and transloading of Afghan containers which have already arrived at Karachi po
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Afghan containers transhipment: FBR allows onetime waiver

Afghan containers transhipment: FBR allows onetime waiver

Taking a major step to expedite clearance of stuck up Afghan transit cargo at ports, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed onetime waiver/dispensation for transhipment and transloading of Afghan containers which have already arrived at Karachi po
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Afghan containers transhipment: FBR allows onetime waiver

Afghan containers transhipment: FBR allows onetime waiver

Taking a major step to expedite clearance of stuck up Afghan transit cargo at ports, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed onetime waiver/dispensation for transhipment and transloading of Afghan containers which have already arrived at Karachi po
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
ATT cargoes: Physical inspection sought

ATT cargoes: Physical inspection sought

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked the Ministry of Finance to allow physical inspection of all transit trade cargoes on selectivity basis, Business Recorder has learnt. Sources said that the board has made the proposal on the recommendati
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
ATT cargoes: Physical inspection sought

ATT cargoes: Physical inspection sought

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked the Ministry of Finance to allow physical inspection of all transit trade cargoes on selectivity basis, Business Recorder has learnt. Sources said that the board has made the proposal on the recommendati
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
ATT cargoes: Physical inspection sought

ATT cargoes: Physical inspection sought

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked the Ministry of Finance to allow physical inspection of all transit trade cargoes on selectivity basis, Business Recorder has learnt. Sources said that the board has made the proposal on the recommendati
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Index gains 215.63 points

Index gains 215.63 points

Investors' interest on attractive levels invited fresh buying at the Karachi share market during the week anded on September 11, 2011 and the KSE-100 index increased by 215.63 points to close at 11,286.21 points. Trading also improved and the average dail
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Index gains 215.63 points

Index gains 215.63 points

Investors' interest on attractive levels invited fresh buying at the Karachi share market during the week anded on September 11, 2011 and the KSE-100 index increased by 215.63 points to close at 11,286.21 points. Trading also improved and the average dail
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Index gains 215.63 points

Index gains 215.63 points

Investors'' interest on attractive levels invited fresh buying at the Karachi share market during the week anded on September 11, 2011 and the KSE-100 index increased by 215.63 points to close at 11,286.21 points. Trading also improved and the average dai
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Futures open interest up by 37.5 percent

Futures open interest up by 37.5 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter increased by 37.5 percent to Rs 1.06 billion during the week ended on September 10, 2011. However, futures spreads declined by 859bps to 8.59 percent on week-on-week basis. Trading at the futures counter
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Futures open interest up by 37.5 percent

Futures open interest up by 37.5 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter increased by 37.5 percent to Rs 1.06 billion during the week ended on September 10, 2011. However, futures spreads declined by 859bps to 8.59 percent on week-on-week basis. Trading at the futures counter
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Futures open interest up by 37.5 percent

Futures open interest up by 37.5 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter increased by 37.5 percent to Rs 1.06 billion during the week ended on September 10, 2011. However, futures spreads declined by 859bps to 8.59 percent on week-on-week basis. Trading at the futures counter
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Futures open interest up by 37.5 percent

Futures open interest up by 37.5 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter increased by 37.5 percent to Rs 1.06 billion during the week ended on September 10, 2011. However, futures spreads declined by 859bps to 8.59 percent on week-on-week basis. Trading at the futures counter
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Rabi season: fertiliser sector fears urea shortage

Rabi season: fertiliser sector fears urea shortage

Heads of fertilizer companies have appreciated Sui Northern Gas Pipeline's (SNGPL's) efforts for reduced annual maintenance (ATA) period of one of Pakistan's largest gas fields, Qadirpur, which ensured a supply of 415 mmscfd gas to SNGPL network from Sept
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Rabi season: fertiliser sector fears urea shortage

Rabi season: fertiliser sector fears urea shortage

Heads of fertilizer companies have appreciated Sui Northern Gas Pipeline's (SNGPL's) efforts for reduced annual maintenance (ATA) period of one of Pakistan's largest gas fields, Qadirpur, which ensured a supply of 415 mmscfd gas to SNGPL network from Sept
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Rabi season: fertiliser sector fears urea shortage

Rabi season: fertiliser sector fears urea shortage

Heads of fertilizer companies have appreciated Sui Northern Gas Pipeline''s (SNGPL''s) efforts for reduced annual maintenance (ATA) period of one of Pakistan''s largest gas fields, Qadirpur, which ensured a supply of 415 mmscfd gas to SNGPL network from S
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
G-7 FMs may provide liquidity to maintain price stability

G-7 FMs may provide liquidity to maintain price stability

G-7 Finance Ministers and central bankers are meeting to discuss necessary action required to ensure resilience of both the financial market and the banking system. They are likely to provide liquidity to help growth and make effort to maintain price stab
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
G-7 FMs may provide liquidity to maintain price stability

G-7 FMs may provide liquidity to maintain price stability

G-7 Finance Ministers and central bankers are meeting to discuss necessary action required to ensure resilience of both the financial market and the banking system. They are likely to provide liquidity to help growth and make effort to maintain price stab
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
G-7 FMs may provide liquidity to maintain price stability

G-7 FMs may provide liquidity to maintain price stability

G-7 Finance Ministers and central bankers are meeting to discuss necessary action required to ensure resilience of both the financial market and the banking system. They are likely to provide liquidity to help growth and make effort to maintain price stab
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
With funeral grief, America marks September 11

With funeral grief, America marks September 11

Children yearned for lost parents and grown men and women sobbed in raw grief on the hard stone bearing the names of nearly 3,000 dead as America commemorated the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The name of every person killed in al Qaeda's
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
With funeral grief, America marks September 11

With funeral grief, America marks September 11

Children yearned for lost parents and grown men and women sobbed in raw grief on the hard stone bearing the names of nearly 3,000 dead as America commemorated the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The name of every person killed in al Qaeda's
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan 'severely affected' by terror

Pakistan 'severely affected' by terror

Pakistan, where al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden holed up for years after 9/11, paid tribute to the victims of the attacks on their 10th anniversary Sunday, saying it too was a target of terrorism. "Pakistan joins the people of the United States and of the
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan 'severely affected' by terror

Pakistan 'severely affected' by terror

Pakistan, where al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden holed up for years after 9/11, paid tribute to the victims of the attacks on their 10th anniversary Sunday, saying it too was a target of terrorism. "Pakistan joins the people of the United States and of the
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
77 Americans wounded in Afghan truck bombing

77 Americans wounded in Afghan truck bombing

Nearly 80 American soldiers were wounded and five Afghans civilians were killed in a Taliban truck bombing targeting an American base in eastern Afghanistan, Nato said Sunday, a stark reminder that the war in Afghanistan still rages 10 years after the Sep
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
77 Americans wounded in Afghan truck bombing

77 Americans wounded in Afghan truck bombing

Nearly 80 American soldiers were wounded and five Afghans civilians were killed in a Taliban truck bombing targeting an American base in eastern Afghanistan, Nato said Sunday, a stark reminder that the war in Afghanistan still rages 10 years after the Sep
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Rumsfeld says kept Pentagon open to send a message

Rumsfeld says kept Pentagon open to send a message

Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says he kept the Pentagon open after a terrorist attack 10 years ago today to send a message. Rumsfeld tells ``Face the Nation' on CBS that he didn't want the world to think that a group of terrorists could shut do
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
IHK Internet cafes asked to install CCTV cameras

IHK Internet cafes asked to install CCTV cameras

In the backdrop of tracing of an e-mail sent from Kishtwar about the Delhi High Court blast, Indian police have directed the Internet cafe owners to install CCTV cameras and maintain records of visitors.
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
'Resources being utilised for dengue virus eradication'

'Resources being utilised for dengue virus eradication'

Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that all resources are being utilised for the eradication of dengue virus. He said that provision of best medical facilities has been ensured to the patients in the hospitals and additional staff and
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Provisions of 18th constitutional amendment reviewed

Provisions of 18th constitutional amendment reviewed

The Post 18th constitutional amendment affairs and problems of the environmental department reviewed and decided that Pakistan Forest Institute would continue to work as affiliated entity with the Environment Department to ensure its enhanced role and pro
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Fruits, vegetable prices increase

Fruits, vegetable prices increase

Fruit and vegetable prices have increased amid heavy rains in the country including the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Association of Wholesale Vegetable and Fruit Market officials told APP that the prices of different fruits, including apples,
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Awareness campaign against dengue fever launched

Awareness campaign against dengue fever launched

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that a vigorous campaign for creating awareness among the people against dengue virus has been launched. Special teams consisting of male and female students are distributing informative pamphlets for
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Brroadening tax net: MCCI asks FBR to revisit its policy

Brroadening tax net: MCCI asks FBR to revisit its policy

Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would have to revisit its policies to broaden tax net as discourteous attitude of tax officials has been discouraging new investments and new businesses.
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
US responsible for 37,000 Pakistanis' killing: Baloch

US responsible for 37,000 Pakistanis' killing: Baloch

Central leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has said that US is responsible for killing 37,000 Pakistanis, besides the financial loss of $65 billion at the cost 9/11 during the last 10 years.
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
APPLA rejects hike in power tariff

APPLA rejects hike in power tariff

All Pakistan Power Looms Association (APPLA) has rejected the new tariff of electricity describing it detrimental to the textile as well as all industries and vowed to launch a country wide protest to press the authorities for withdrawal of recent increas
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
PIDA for protection of irrigation structures

PIDA for protection of irrigation structures

The Farmers Organisations (FOs) constituted by the Punjab Irrigation and Drainage Authority (PIDA) should step-up their efforts for protection and safeguarding of irrigation structure in their respective areas so that the farmers could be fully benefited
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
LGH reserves phase-II building only for dengue patients

LGH reserves phase-II building only for dengue patients

The administration of Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has reserved the hospital phase-II building only for dengue patients in order to provide better facilities to them. Moreover, the Outdoor Patients Department (OPD) will remain open round the clock and as
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Actor Cliff Robertson dead at 88

Actor Cliff Robertson dead at 88

Oscar-winning US actor Cliff Robertson, who rocketed to fame after playing slain US president John F. Kennedy, died Saturday at the age of 88, The Los Angeles Times reported. The newspaper said Robertson passed away of natural causes at Stony Brook Univer
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Nine dead in China road accident

Nine dead in China road accident

Nine people were killed and over 20 injured when a passenger bus rear-ended a cement truck in eastern China Sunday, in the latest serious road accident to hit the nation, state press reported. The accident occurred on a highway in Anhui province when the
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Egypt army ruler testimony at Mubarak trial delayed

Egypt army ruler testimony at Mubarak trial delayed

The head of Egypt's ruling army council postponed his appearance at the trial of ousted president Hosni Mubarak, saying he was busy with the security situation, media reported on Sunday days after a spike in anti-Israel violence.
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Civilians in peril in battle for Qadhafi stronghold

Civilians in peril in battle for Qadhafi stronghold

Libya's new rulers said on Sunday their fighters were holding back an assault on one of the last bastions loyal to Muammar Qadhafi after fighting their way into the town and finding civilians in peril.
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Gunmen kill British man, kidnap wife at Kenya resort

Gunmen kill British man, kidnap wife at Kenya resort

Gunmen killed a British man and kidnapped his wife on Sunday in a raid on a beach resort in northern Kenya near Somalia, Kenyan police and Britain's Foreign Office said. "We believe it is a kidnap but we are yet to receive any communication from the alleg
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
US Democratic Party fundraising slumps in August

US Democratic Party fundraising slumps in August

The US Democratic National Committee raised about $5.5 million in August, its worst fundraising month of the year, down from $6.7 million in July, according to figures provided by Democratic officials on Saturday and Federal Election Commission filings.
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Japan Prime Minister apologises after minister quits

Japan Prime Minister apologises after minister quits

Japan's new prime minister apologised Sunday after one of his ministers was forced to quit for describing the no-go zone around the disaster-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant as a "town of death".
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Yemeni army tightens hold on southern city

Yemeni army tightens hold on southern city

Yemeni troops killed four Islamist militants on Sunday as the army consolidated its grip on Zinjibar, a day after recapturing the southern city from a group calling itself Ansar al-Sharia, a military spokesman said.
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Palestinians to go to UN despite US threats: Abbas

Palestinians to go to UN despite US threats: Abbas

President Mahmud Abbas said in remarks published on Sunday that Palestinians will seek UN membership despite US "threats" to stop financial aid. "We will go to the United Nations to obtain an international recognition to the state of Palestine, despite th
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Gulf bloc plans five-year aid scheme for Jordan, Morocco

Gulf bloc plans five-year aid scheme for Jordan, Morocco

Gulf Arab countries plan to fund a five-year development aid programme for Morocco and Jordan, aspiring members of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) political and economic bloc, and the amount will be set in December, the GCC's chief said on Sunday.
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
French hostage rescued from pirates after gunfight

French hostage rescued from pirates after gunfight

A French woman rescued from pirates was freed after a Spanish navy patrol boat fought a fierce gun battle off the Somali coast, Spain's defence ministry said on Sunday. The gunboat spotted the pirates' skiff on Saturday afternoon and, with the help of a n
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Three shot dead by police in southern India

Three shot dead by police in southern India

At least three protestors were killed in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu after police opened fire at a demonstration, news reports said. Over a dozen policemen were injured in Ramanathapuram district when Dalits (members of India's so-called lower ca
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Egypt, Israel seek return to normal after storming

Egypt, Israel seek return to normal after storming

Egypt and Israel said on Sunday they wanted a return to normal diplomatic activities after the Israeli ambassador flew home following the storming of the embassy in Cairo during violent protests.
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Chavez turns to shamans to fight cancer

Chavez turns to shamans to fight cancer

Shamans from tribes in Venezuela's Amazon jungle held a ceremony at the Miraflores presidential palace Saturday to help Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez recover from his cancer treatment.
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Roadside bombs kill 10 Afghan civilians

Roadside bombs kill 10 Afghan civilians

Two separate roadside bombings have killed 10 Afghan civilians on the eve of the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The local government in Paktika province says in a statement that one blast occurred around midday on Saturday, when a vehicle struck
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
Parliamentarians call on Prime Minister

Parliamentarians call on Prime Minister

Syed Khursheed Ahmad Shah, Minister for Religious Affairs, Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari leader of the house in Senate, Qamar Zaman Kaira MNA and Raja Pervaiz Ashraf MNA called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at Prime Minister's House on Sunday. T
Published 12 Sep, 2011 12:00am
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