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Print - 2012-01-27
PML-N not to support any new constitutional amendment: Nisar

PML-N not to support any new constitutional amendment: Nisar

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khanm has said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will not support any new constitutional amendment. "The PML-N will bring all opposition parties together to talk to government on the i
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
75 items for Pakistan: WTO may approve draft EU package on February 1

75 items for Pakistan: WTO may approve draft EU package on February 1

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is likely to approve European Union's (EU) draft of unilateral trade package of 75 items for Pakistan in its meeting to be held on February 1, 2012 as most of the countries have withdrawn their earlier objections. This w
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (January 26, 2012).

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
75 items for Pakistan: WTO may approve draft EU package on February 1

75 items for Pakistan: WTO may approve draft EU package on February 1

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is likely to approve European Union's (EU) draft of unilateral trade package of 75 items for Pakistan in its meeting to be held on February 1, 2012 as most of the countries have withdrawn their earlier objections. This w
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (January 26, 2012).

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
75 items for Pakistan: WTO may approve draft EU package on February 1

75 items for Pakistan: WTO may approve draft EU package on February 1

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is likely to approve European Union''s (EU) draft of unilateral trade package of 75 items for Pakistan in its meeting to be held on February 1, 2012 as most of the countries have withdrawn their earlier objections. This
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (January 26, 2012).

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PIA; petroleum, poultry and rice dealers: turnover tax slashed

PIA; petroleum, poultry and rice dealers: turnover tax slashed

The Federal Board of Revenue on Thursday announced reduction in turnover tax for Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC), petroleum agents and distributors and poultry industry including poultry breeding, broiler production, egg production and
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

The rupee moved both ways against dollar on the currency market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed six paisa in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at 90.22 and 90.26, they said.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PIA; petroleum, poultry and rice dealers: turnover tax slashed

PIA; petroleum, poultry and rice dealers: turnover tax slashed

The Federal Board of Revenue on Thursday announced reduction in turnover tax for Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC), petroleum agents and distributors and poultry industry including poultry breeding, broiler production, egg production and
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

The rupee moved both ways against dollar on the currency market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed six paisa in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at 90.22 and 90.26, they said.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PIA; petroleum, poultry and rice dealers: turnover tax slashed

PIA; petroleum, poultry and rice dealers: turnover tax slashed

The Federal Board of Revenue on Thursday announced reduction in turnover tax for Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC), petroleum agents and distributors and poultry industry including poultry breeding, broiler production, egg production and
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (January 26, 2012).

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (January 26, 2012).

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Ijaz given final chance to appear before PCNS

Ijaz given final chance to appear before PCNS

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) on Thursday gave US businessman Mansoor Ijaz a final chance to appear before the committee on February 10. Talking to media persons after a 90-minute committee meeting, Chairman Committee Senator Raz
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (January 26, 2012).

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Ijaz given final chance to appear before PCNS

Ijaz given final chance to appear before PCNS

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) on Thursday gave US businessman Mansoor Ijaz a final chance to appear before the committee on February 10. Talking to media persons after a 90-minute committee meeting, Chairman Committee Senator Raz
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Index sheds 65.83 points

Index sheds 65.83 points

Despite foreign buying, the KSE-100 index on Thursday lost 65.83 points and closed at 11,883.92 points level due to profit-taking by local investors. Offshore investors were the net buyers of shares worth $2.11 million. During the session, the market witn
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (January 26, 2012).

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Index sheds 65.83 points

Index sheds 65.83 points

Despite foreign buying, the KSE-100 index on Thursday lost 65.83 points and closed at 11,883.92 points level due to profit-taking by local investors. Offshore investors were the net buyers of shares worth $2.11 million. During the session, the market witn
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (January 26, 2012).

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Index sheds 65.83 points

Index sheds 65.83 points

Despite foreign buying, the KSE-100 index on Thursday lost 65.83 points and closed at 11,883.92 points level due to profit-taking by local investors. Offshore investors were the net buyers of shares worth $2.11 million. During the session, the market witn
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
BRIndex30 down by 32.2 points

BRIndex30 down by 32.2 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 9,049.24 and remained positive for most of the trading session except in the last hour when it turned negative and remained there till market end. It touched an intraday high of 9,131.32 and an intraday low of 9,010.54 and
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
BRIndex30 down by 32.2 points

BRIndex30 down by 32.2 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 9,049.24 and remained positive for most of the trading session except in the last hour when it turned negative and remained there till market end. It touched an intraday high of 9,131.32 and an intraday low of 9,010.54 and
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (January 26, 2012).

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
LSE index loses 7.48 points

LSE index loses 7.48 points

Equities on Thursday moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) and finally ended in negative zone amid volatile situation that forced the buyers to stay away from the buying course. The LSE-25 index was marginally declined by 7.48 points and was
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (January 26, 2012) and the forecast for Friday (January 27, 2012).

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
LSE index loses 7.48 points

LSE index loses 7.48 points

Equities on Thursday moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) and finally ended in negative zone amid volatile situation that forced the buyers to stay away from the buying course. The LSE-25 index was marginally declined by 7.48 points and was
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Bears dominate ISE

Bears dominate ISE

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 18.37 points, as the Index moved from 2,629.48 to 2,611.11 points.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Bears dominate ISE

Bears dominate ISE

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 18.37 points, as the Index moved from 2,629.48 to 2,611.11 points.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Muneer Kamal re-elected Chairman KSE Board

Muneer Kamal re-elected Chairman KSE Board

Muneer Kamal has been re-elected Chai-rman of the Board of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE). The first meeting of the newly-constituted Board of KSE for the year 2012 was held here on Thursday where the members of the Board unanimously elected Muneer Kamal as
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Muneer Kamal re-elected Chairman KSE Board

Muneer Kamal re-elected Chairman KSE Board

Muneer Kamal has been re-elected Chai-rman of the Board of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE). The first meeting of the newly-constituted Board of KSE for the year 2012 was held here on Thursday where the members of the Board unanimously elected Muneer Kamal as
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Muneer Kamal re-elected Chairman KSE Board

Muneer Kamal re-elected Chairman KSE Board

Muneer Kamal has been re-elected Chai-rman of the Board of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE). The first meeting of the newly-constituted Board of KSE for the year 2012 was held here on Thursday where the members of the Board unanimously elected Muneer Kamal as
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sindh CNG stations closure

Sindh CNG stations closure

All CNG stations in Sindh including Karachi will remain closed for 24 hours from 9 am on Saturday (January 28) till 9 am on Sunday (January 29, 2012). According to an announcement of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) here Thursday, this step is being taken
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sindh CNG stations closure

Sindh CNG stations closure

All CNG stations in Sindh including Karachi will remain closed for 24 hours from 9 am on Saturday (January 28) till 9 am on Sunday (January 29, 2012). According to an announcement of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) here Thursday, this step is being taken
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sindh CNG stations closure

Sindh CNG stations closure

All CNG stations in Sindh including Karachi will remain closed for 24 hours from 9 am on Saturday (January 28) till 9 am on Sunday (January 29, 2012). According to an announcement of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) here Thursday, this step is being taken
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Duty-free regime guarantees peace in region: Palmer

Duty-free regime guarantees peace in region: Palmer

Free trade and duty-free regime will guarantee peace and prosperity for Pakistan and India, said Dr Tom G Palmer, Vice President for International Programs at the Atlas Economic Research Foundation. Delivering a keynote speech on "Free trade, peace and pr
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Duty-free regime guarantees peace in region: Palmer

Duty-free regime guarantees peace in region: Palmer

Free trade and duty-free regime will guarantee peace and prosperity for Pakistan and India, said Dr Tom G Palmer, Vice President for International Programs at the Atlas Economic Research Foundation. Delivering a keynote speech on "Free trade, peace and pr
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Duty-free regime guarantees peace in region: Palmer

Duty-free regime guarantees peace in region: Palmer

Free trade and duty-free regime will guarantee peace and prosperity for Pakistan and India, said Dr Tom G Palmer, Vice President for International Programs at the Atlas Economic Research Foundation. Delivering a keynote speech on "Free trade, peace and pr
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Forex reserves decline to $16.802 billion

Forex reserves decline to $16.802 billion

The country's liquid foreign reserves have declined by $101 million to $16.802 billion during the last week. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday reported that the total foreign reserves declined to $16.802 billion as on January 20, 2012, against $16.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Forex reserves decline to $16.802 billion

Forex reserves decline to $16.802 billion

The country's liquid foreign reserves have declined by $101 million to $16.802 billion during the last week. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday reported that the total foreign reserves declined to $16.802 billion as on January 20, 2012, against $16.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Forex reserves decline to $16.802 billion

Forex reserves decline to $16.802 billion

The country''s liquid foreign reserves have declined by $101 million to $16.802 billion during the last week. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday reported that the total foreign reserves declined to $16.802 billion as on January 20, 2012, against $16
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Number of Goods Declarations reduced to six: ATT rules amended

Number of Goods Declarations reduced to six: ATT rules amended

Pakistani customs authorities have reduced the number of Goods Declarations (GDs) from nine to six for the importers of Afghan transit goods and allowed transportation of perishable commodities such as fruits and vegetables, etc, in open trucks or other t
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Number of Goods Declarations reduced to six: ATT rules amended

Number of Goods Declarations reduced to six: ATT rules amended

Pakistani customs authorities have reduced the number of Goods Declarations (GDs) from nine to six for the importers of Afghan transit goods and allowed transportation of perishable commodities such as fruits and vegetables, etc, in open trucks or other t
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Number of Goods Declarations reduced to six: ATT rules amended

Number of Goods Declarations reduced to six: ATT rules amended

Pakistani customs authorities have reduced the number of Goods Declarations (GDs) from nine to six for the importers of Afghan transit goods and allowed transportation of perishable commodities such as fruits and vegetables, etc, in open trucks or other t
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Rasool awarded three-year imprisonment

Rasool awarded three-year imprisonment

In a bank fraud case, Accountability Court Rawalpindi on Thursday awarded a three-year imprisonment to Mian Khurram Rasool, ex Media Advisor to Prime Minister for Northern Television. Earlier, A special court for banking offences in Lahore on Thursday gra
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Rasool awarded three-year imprisonment

Rasool awarded three-year imprisonment

In a bank fraud case, Accountability Court Rawalpindi on Thursday awarded a three-year imprisonment to Mian Khurram Rasool, ex Media Advisor to Prime Minister for Northern Television. Earlier, A special court for banking offences in Lahore on Thursday gra
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
French police arrest boss of breast implant company

French police arrest boss of breast implant company

French police on Thursday arrested Jean-Claude Mas, the founder of the PIP breast implant company that sparked a global health scare by using substandard silicone, as part of a manslaughter probe. More than 400,000 women around the world are believed to h
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
French police arrest boss of breast implant company

French police arrest boss of breast implant company

French police on Thursday arrested Jean-Claude Mas, the founder of the PIP breast implant company that sparked a global health scare by using substandard silicone, as part of a manslaughter probe. More than 400,000 women around the world are believed to h
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
French police arrest boss of breast implant company

French police arrest boss of breast implant company

French police on Thursday arrested Jean-Claude Mas, the founder of the PIP breast implant company that sparked a global health scare by using substandard silicone, as part of a manslaughter probe. More than 400,000 women around the world are believed to h
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Gunmen storm check-post, kill six soldiers in Dera Bugti

Gunmen storm check-post, kill six soldiers in Dera Bugti

Gunmen stormed a checkpost before dawn on Thursday, killing six soldiers, snatching their weapons and escaping in insurgency-hit Balochistan province, officials said. Up to a dozen Baloch rebels attacked the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) post in the di
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Gunmen storm check-post, kill six soldiers in Dera Bugti

Gunmen storm check-post, kill six soldiers in Dera Bugti

Gunmen stormed a checkpost before dawn on Thursday, killing six soldiers, snatching their weapons and escaping in insurgency-hit Balochistan province, officials said. Up to a dozen Baloch rebels attacked the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) post in the di
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Fighting militancy: CoAS appreciates Frontier Force Regiment efforts

Fighting militancy: CoAS appreciates Frontier Force Regiment efforts

Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Abbotabad Thursday, in connection with Commanding Officers' Conference of the Frontier Force Regiment. Speaking on the occasion, the CoAS appreciated the efforts of the Regiment in fighting militan
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Fighting militancy: CoAS appreciates Frontier Force Regiment efforts

Fighting militancy: CoAS appreciates Frontier Force Regiment efforts

Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Abbotabad Thursday, in connection with Commanding Officers' Conference of the Frontier Force Regiment. Speaking on the occasion, the CoAS appreciated the efforts of the Regiment in fighting militan
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
CJ PHC administers oath to DBA Haripur

CJ PHC administers oath to DBA Haripur

The Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court (PHC) Justice Dost Muhammad Khan paid a visit to District Haripur on Tuesday where he administered oath to newly elected cabinet of District Bar Association Haripur.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Thar-Coal Project: immediate release of funds sought

Thar-Coal Project: immediate release of funds sought

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Muhammad Pervez Malik has demanded of the government to immediately release funds for Thar Coal Project, being the most important project for national economy. Expressing concern over the reports that ministry
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Petition against Sharmila admitted for hearing

Petition against Sharmila admitted for hearing

A three-member bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday admitted a petition, challenging eligibility of Sharmila Farooqui as the then advisor to Sindh Chief Minister for hearing. The bench observed that Sharmila's issue was the continuation of the NRO case,
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Legislators join PML-N

Legislators join PML-N

Led by former Deputy Chairman Senate Malik Muhammad Ali Khan, Assembly Members Haji Sardar Khan, Malik Rasheed Khan, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and Malik Ahmad Saeed called on Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and announced to join Pakistan Muslim Leagu
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
SBP to disburse Rs 1.60 billion agricultural credit in Hazara

SBP to disburse Rs 1.60 billion agricultural credit in Hazara

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will disburse agricultural loan to the tune of Rs 1.60 billion amongst 12,000 growers and land owners of Hazara Division through commercial banks and other financial institutions. This was revealed in the meeting held in d
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
SECP chief meets outgoing, newly-elected KSE boards

SECP chief meets outgoing, newly-elected KSE boards

SECP Chairman Muhammad Ali on Thursday met the outgoing and newly constituted Board of Directors of the Karachi Stock Exchange. In his address to the Board members, Ali appreciated the valuable services rendered by the outgoing Board.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PML-N, ANP, PkMAP to support SBC's strike

PML-N, ANP, PkMAP to support SBC's strike

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), Awami National Party (ANP) and Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) have announced their support for the shutter-down and wheel-jam strike called by Sindh Bachayo (save) Committee for Saturday, January 28.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
AIOU admissions

AIOU admissions

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has started its admissions for the spring semester, 2012 from Matric to MA/Msc level programmes. The computerised admission forms have been dispatched to all continuing students across the country, said a news release i
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
TCKP seminar on 'youth policy' today

TCKP seminar on 'youth policy' today

Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa seminar on "Formulation of a Youth Policy" is opening here at Peshawar Archives Hall today (Friday). A large number of students, youth and academia from all over the country are participating in the seminar to delibe
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
ICE cocoa jumps

ICE cocoa jumps

US cocoa futures extended gains on Thursday, reaching their highest since mid-November on follow-through buying, while sugar and arabica coffee firmed after the US Federal Reserve committed to keep interest rates low. Stock markets and commodities climbed
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
LUMHS Academic Council meets

LUMHS Academic Council meets

The 30th meeting of LUMHS Academic Council was held under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor University of Jamshoro, Professor Noshad Ahmed Shaikh on Thursday. The Council passed a resolution to establish LUMHS International Medical College and Hospital
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Assassinated lawyers laid to rest amid tight security

Assassinated lawyers laid to rest amid tight security

The three lawyers, who were gunned down in a drive-by shooting in the remits of Aram Bagh police on Wednesday evening, were laid to rest at Kala Board graveyard here on Thursday amid tight security arrangements. Earlier, their funeral prayers was offered
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Investment in Fata: British investors briefed about prospects

Investment in Fata: British investors briefed about prospects

A team of investors from United Kingdom has shown interest in making investment in different potential sectors in Fata and has expressed the desire to hold discussions with Fata Secretariat and Fata Development Authority in order to find out possible sect
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Dockers' protests cause Rs two billion losses: PQA

Dockers' protests cause Rs two billion losses: PQA

Port Qasim Authority (PQA) estimates Rs 2 billions losses due to protests and rallies by dockers, bringing operations to a standstill on a regular basis at the country's second biggest harbour, seaport sources said on Thursday. Through a letter, PQA has r
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
SCLL rating upgraded

SCLL rating upgraded

Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (Pacra) has upgraded the long-term and short-term entity ratings of Standard Chartered Leasing Limited to "AA" (double A) from the previous rating of A1- and "A1+". These ratings denote a very low expectation of credi
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
SCLL rating upgraded

SCLL rating upgraded

Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (Pacra) has upgraded the long-term and short-term entity ratings of Standard Chartered Leasing Limited to "AA" (double A) from the previous rating of A1- and "A1+". These ratings denote a very low expectation of credi
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Inaugural ceremony of 'ICON 2012' conference today

Inaugural ceremony of 'ICON 2012' conference today

The inaugural ceremony of ICON-2012 will be held at Indus hospital here on January 27 (today). The- three-day conference being organised by Indus Hospital would be a gathering of local and international experts from a wide range of disciplines on a single
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Book on 'Labour Management Relations in Islam'

Book on 'Labour Management Relations in Islam'

A very useful book authored by Shahzado Langah on 'Labour Management Relations in Islam' published by the Higher Education Commission, would be beneficial for industry, state owned establishments, and private sector besides researchers and advocates.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
First graduation ceremony of THF tomorrow

First graduation ceremony of THF tomorrow

The first graduation ceremony of The Hunter Foundation (THF), technical institute for trainees, will be held at its campus on Saturday (tomorrow). Chief Executive Officer THF Danishmand said that it is a non-profit organisation that is concerned with alle
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Korean team visits KFHA to share expertise

Korean team visits KFHA to share expertise

A Korean delegation based in United States led by Jun Sik Lee President, International Seafoods of Alaska, Inc visited the Karachi Fisheries Harbour Authority (KFHA) to share their expertise with Pakistani seafood exporters to bring improvement in process
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Bonanza to introduce lawn collection

Bonanza to introduce lawn collection

This year Bonanza has stayed true to its name, and plans to bring lawn back with a bang! This year, Bonanza and Catalyst PR and Marketing brainstormed together to find one of the best designers to create the best lawn this year.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold climbs

US MIDDAY: gold climbs

Gold rose more than 1 percent to a 6-1/2-week high on Thursday as stock markets, commodities and the euro all rallied after the US Federal Reserve extended by 18 months its plan to keep interest rates historically low and hinted at further economic stimul
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper rises

US MIDDAY: copper rises

Copper surged to a fresh four-month peak on Thursday, as strong technical momentum and the prospect of additional stimulus measures from the United States kept the industrial metal's 2012 risk-on rally intact. In New York, the benchmark March COMEX contra
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat and corn stay up

US MIDDAY: wheat and corn stay up

US grains rose on Thursday, with corn and wheat futures each gaining for the sixth straight session, amid a broad commodities rally as the dollar fell to the lowest level in more than a month after the US Federal Reserve said it would not raise interest r
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Gold hits 6-1/2 week high in London

Gold hits 6-1/2 week high in London

Gold rose 1 percent to 6-1/2-week highs on Thursday as stock markets, commodities and the euro all rallied after the Federal Reserve said it planned to keep interest rates at rock bottom for some years and hinted at further economic stimulus. The gain ext
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Gold rises in Asia

Gold rises in Asia

Gold jumped to its strongest in more than a month in choppy trade on Thursday after a promise by the US Federal Reserve to keep rock-bottom rates for at least two more years helped burnish the metal's safe-haven appeal. The physical market in Singapore sa
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Gold surges 2.5 percent in New York

Gold surges 2.5 percent in New York

Gold surged 2.5 percent on Wednesday to above $1,700 an ounce, its biggest one-day gain in four months, as the US Federal Reserve said interest rates would likely remain near zero into late 2014. Bullion's rally dwarfed the slight gains in equities and ot
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Major hike in LPG prices likely

Major hike in LPG prices likely

LPG prices are expected to increase by at least Rs 9 per kilo from next month as a result of a sharp increase in Saudi Aramco Contract Price. According to the spokesman of the LPG Association of Pakistan Belal Jabbar the Saudi Aramco Contract Price with w
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Condolence

Condolence

Punjab Chief Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has offered condolence on the sad demise of Syed Dastageer Gilani, father of MNA Syed Mohsin Gilani. In a condolence message on Thursday, he prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal p
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
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