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Print - 2012-03-23
Economy suffers $14 billion loss due to climate change annually

Economy suffers $14 billion loss due to climate change annually

Malik Amin Aslam, former Federal State Minister for Environment, said that the economy of Pakistan annually suffered an accumulated loss of 14 billion dollars due to climate change, which is almost five percent of country's gross domestic product (GDP).
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
74 percent of women in district Battagram still not literate

74 percent of women in district Battagram still not literate

The female literacy rate is just 26 percent in District Battagram while the rest of 74 percent women are totally illiterate. Ambassador of Netherland Gajus Scheltema said while addressing a ceremony organised by a non-governmental organisation, Save the C
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Bangladesh HC for shipping service between Karachi, Chittagong

Bangladesh HC for shipping service between Karachi, Chittagong

Pakistan and Bangladesh want to increase trade volume of cotton, yarn and finished products besides expanding travel services through sea and air routes by starting direct shipping service between Karachi and Chittagong. Chairman Senate Nayyar Hussain Bok
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Nisar Bazmi remembered

Nisar Bazmi remembered

One of the most iconic musicians of the country Nisar Bazmi's 5th death anniversary was observed on Thursday. He was born in 1924 in Bombay. His father was Syed Qudrat Ali. Bazmi had no musical background. His first film `Jamna Paar' was released in 1946
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Ahsaan Danish remembered

Ahsaan Danish remembered

Great Urdu poet Ahsaan Danish Death anniversary was observed on Thursday. The prominent Urdu poet was born in 1914. His life marked the struggle of person who didn't have more than a primary level of education, who worked as ordinary laborer for years in
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'Germany on the Road' exposition held in Lahore

'Germany on the Road' exposition held in Lahore

The German Embassy in co-operation with the Pakistan German Business Forum (PGBF) and German-linked companies and institutions active in Pakistan held an unusual exhibition titled 'Germany on the Road' at the Royal Palm Gold & Country Club in Lahore, says
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Justice Mian Shakirullah new CEC

Justice Mian Shakirullah new CEC

A senior judge of the Supreme Court Justice Mian Shakirullah Jan will take over the charge of acting Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan from March 24. According to a press release issued here on Thursday, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
World Meteorological Day today

World Meteorological Day today

The United Nations' (UN) World Meteorological Day will be observed on March 23 across the world including Pakistan to remember the World Meteorological Organisation's establishment on that date in 1950. The theme of World Meteorological Day 2012 will be:
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Senator Farhatullah may be new Leader of House

Senator Farhatullah may be new Leader of House

The ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is all set to appoint Senator Farhatullah Babar as new Leader of the House in Senate after taking allied parties into confidence within a few days, it is learnt. The position of leader of the house is lying vacant
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Revised HS Code-2012 of WCO: FBR finalises proposed changes in PCT

Revised HS Code-2012 of WCO: FBR finalises proposed changes in PCT

The Federal Board of Revenue has finalised proposed changes in the Pakistan Customs Tariff (PCT) to bring Pakistan's customs notifications/PCT, etc, in line with the revised HS Code-2012 of the World Customs Organisation (WCO). Sources told Business Re
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Spending on development fell significantly

Spending on development fell significantly

Spending on development by the federal government has declined significantly - from 14.8 per cent of total expenditure in 2008-09 budget to 7.6 per cent in the fiscal year 2010-11, an analysis of statistical data revealed. The President announced in his s
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Massive evasion of ST, FED by some beverage makers unearthed

Massive evasion of ST, FED by some beverage makers unearthed

Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue (IR), Federal Board of Revenue has unearthed massive evasion of sales tax and federal excise duty (FED) by the beverage manufacturers and launched country-wide drive against the sector,
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LCWU, Plan International sign MoU on capacity building

LCWU, Plan International sign MoU on capacity building

Deputy Speaker of Punjab Assembly Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan has said that youth is a potential change agent for the development of nation, therefore there is need for channelling the energies of 63 percent population of country which is youth.
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Speakers call for construction of more dams

Speakers call for construction of more dams

Speakers at a seminar stressed the need for construction of more dams in the country to meet the national water requirements, which according to them are turning in to a serious issue. They alleged that past and present rulers did not pay attention toward
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US ready to talk on Salala incident, all issues: Munter

US ready to talk on Salala incident, all issues: Munter

Acknowledging sacrifices of Pakistan in war against terror, United States Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter said his country wanted talks with Pakistan to resolve all issues including Salala check post incident. In an exclusive interview to VOG, he sa
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'Government ready to talk to Taliban'

'Government ready to talk to Taliban'

Federal Minister for Interior, Rehman Malik reiterated on Thursday that the government was ready to hold conditional talks with Taliban, adding that the negotiation was the only way to bring peace and stability in the region.
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Clerks demand approval of timescale formula

Clerks demand approval of timescale formula

All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA), Multan on Thursday organised a rally to protest the non-approval of timescale formula. The clerks also demanded implementation of recommendations of the pay and pension committee. They resolved that countrywide prot
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan rejects allegation of providing funds to BNP

Pakistan rejects allegation of providing funds to BNP

Pakistan on Thursday rejected allegations that its premier spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had financed the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) during the general elections in Bangladesh in 1991. Responding a query during weekly press briefin
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Polish mountaineering team achieves historical success

Polish mountaineering team achieves historical success

A four-person Polish Mountaineering Association expedition initiated by President of the Sport Commission, Ireneusz Ra, MP, under the honorary patronage of Bronis, aw Komorowski, President of the Republic of Poland, has achieved a historical success by re
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'Rehabilitation of Jinnah barrage to add to worries of people'

'Rehabilitation of Jinnah barrage to add to worries of people'

Rehabilitation of Jinnah Barrage on River Indus, would bring miseries, hardships and losses for the people of adjacent areas besides increasing the water logging and wastage of huge funds, said Fazl-e-Rabb President of Sindh Bachao Tarla & Parah Developme
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
JUI-F will oppose move to use parliament on national security

JUI-F will oppose move to use parliament on national security

Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday said that JUI-F will oppose any move to use parliament on national security issues because the country's sovereignty, integrity and economic stability were very important for the party
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'All facilities to be extended to special children'

'All facilities to be extended to special children'

The Punjab government has decided to give laptops to special children acquiring education from two degree colleges of Bahawalpur and Lahore. Similarly, cash prizes would also be given to position holders in secondary school examination in all boards of Pu
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Khar, Munter discuss Pakistan's re-engagement with US

Khar, Munter discuss Pakistan's re-engagement with US

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and United States Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter on Thursday discussed Islamabad's re-engagement with Washington. According to Foreign Office, Ambassador Munter called on Foreign Minister Khar and discussed matter
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'Middlemen won't be allowed to sell wheat to Punjab Food Department'

'Middlemen won't be allowed to sell wheat to Punjab Food Department'

Commissioner Lahore Division Jawad Rafique Malik said on Friday that middlemen would not be allowed to sell wheat to the Punjab Food Department. Provision of gunny bags and purchase of wheat would be made as per policy of the government in the presence of
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Troops beat up student; windstorm death toll reaches seven in IHK

Troops beat up student; windstorm death toll reaches seven in IHK

Indian troops ruthlessly beat up and injured a 15-year old student in Sopore town in occupied Kashmir. Indian troops arrested and beat up the ninth class student, Bilal Ahmad Ganie, without any reason at Rampora-Rajpore in the town, the relatives of victi
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
President approves appointment of 2 FSC, 5 LHC judges

President approves appointment of 2 FSC, 5 LHC judges

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday approved appointment of two Federal Shariat Court judges and five judges of Lahore High Court. According to details, former Justice Shaikh Ahmad Farooq and former Justice Muhammad Jehangir Arshad have been nominated
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'Around 10 million women not registered with ECP'

'Around 10 million women not registered with ECP'

The negligence of women in Pakistan can be judged with the fact that around 10 million women are not registered with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) due to the fact that these women have not been registered with Nadra.
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Wage Award

Wage Award

The Supreme Court issued directives to the Chairman Implementation Tribunal for Newspaper Employees (ITNE) to implement the 7th Wage Board Award and disposed of a Civil Miscellaneous Application (CMA), filed by the PFUJ in this regard on Thursday.
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
President to visit Tajikistan

President to visit Tajikistan

President Asif Ali Zardari will visit Tajikistan at the invitation of his Tajik counterpart Imamali Rahman to attend Nauroz celebrations in Dushanbe on Sunday. Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit told newsmen on Thursday that the visit would provide an o
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Punjab industries: five-day per week gas supply from March 26

Punjab industries: five-day per week gas supply from March 26

Federal Petroleum Minister Dr Asim Hussain announced on Thursday five days a week gas supply to industry in Punjab from March 26 onwards. He was speaking to members of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APMTA) through telephone, hoping for 24/7 gas s
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
No leads on French shooter in Afghanistan, Pakistan

No leads on French shooter in Afghanistan, Pakistan

Officials in Afghanistan and Pakistan told AFP on Thursday that they could not immediately trace the Toulouse gunman as having visited either country or held by US-led forces as announced in France. French prosecutor Francois Molins said Mohamed Merah cla
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
NAB approves voluntary return of Rs 98 million by Justice Qayyum

NAB approves voluntary return of Rs 98 million by Justice Qayyum

The Executive Board of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday approved the voluntary return of Rs 98 million by former Justice Malik Qayyum in Aglam Global Links (Pvt) Ltd (Qasr-e-Zauk) case. Malik Qayyum was the illegal beneficiary in this
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Punjab government to distribute 110,000 laptops among students

Punjab government to distribute 110,000 laptops among students

The Punjab government is distributing 1,10,000 laptops worth Rs 3 billion among talented students during the current fiscal year while around 300,000 laptops worth Rs 12 billion will be distributed during FY 2012-13 on merit.
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Ruet-i-Hilal committee meets today

Ruet-i-Hilal committee meets today

The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee will meet on Friday (today) to decide about the sighting of the Jamadi ul-Awwal moon. The meeting would be presided by the Chairman of the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman. The meeting will commence
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Laptop distribution: PU restrained from using funds

Laptop distribution: PU restrained from using funds

The Lahore High Court restrained the Punjab University (PU) for using huge university funds for laptop distribution ceremony. Former PU employees union president Chaudhry Nazir had contended in his petition that PU had allocated 30 million rupees for a fu
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rao Qaiser joins PTI

Rao Qaiser joins PTI

Pakistan Muslim League-N Ex-MNA Rao Qasier announced to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday. Talking to the media, Chairman PTI Imran Khan said the PPP and PML-N have teamed up to rig the next general elections. The government was ready to res
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
KU introduces Fulbright Scholarship for MA, PhD

KU introduces Fulbright Scholarship for MA, PhD

Karachi University has introduced Fulbright Scholarship for Master and PhD with a view to fulfil the requirements of this rapidly changing world Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Shahana Urooj Kazmi said this while addressing an informative seminar organis
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister takes notice of secretaries' absence

Prime Minister takes notice of secretaries' absence

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani took an exception to the absence of the secretaries concerned on agenda items related to their Ministries/ Divisions during the cabinet meeting held on Thursday. He also strictly directed that in future all the secre
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister's message

Prime Minister's message

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said Pakistan Day is not only an occasion of celebration but also an opportunity to reiterate pledge to keep working hard for the attainment of objectives contained in Pakistan Resolution.
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
President for elimination of extortion at all cost

President for elimination of extortion at all cost

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday called for strictly maintaining law and order in Karachi and elimination of extortion at all costs and those involved in heinous crimes be brought to book without any fear or favour.
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Constitution disfigured by dictators: President

Constitution disfigured by dictators: President

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan Day is an occasion for expressing the resolve that no dictator will be permitted to usurp the basic fundamental rights of people or trample on democratic aspirations.
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IHC allows brother of Osama's widow to meet her sister

IHC allows brother of Osama's widow to meet her sister

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday allowed Zakarya Ahmad Abd Alftah, brother of Osama's Yemeni widow, to meet his sister, who is in the custody of law enforcement agencies since May last year. Justice Riaz Ahmad Khan of IHC also issued notices to
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LHC disposes of petition

LHC disposes of petition

The Lahore High Court allowed a girl to go with her in-laws, who embraced Islam and married a Muslim boy on her free will. Sana, who was Qadiani, stated before the court that she embraced Islam and tied the knot with Shoaib on her free will. She said that
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'Water scarcity a serious threat to all creatures'

'Water scarcity a serious threat to all creatures'

Vice Chancellor University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Professor Dr Talat Naseer Pasha said on Thursday that scarcity of water has become a serious threat for all creatures of the planet. He was addressing the inaugural session of a one-day s
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Delegation of writers, poets to visit India in May

Delegation of writers, poets to visit India in May

A delegation of 70 distinguished writers, poets and intellectuals from Pakistan will pay a goodwill visit to India in May 2012. World Punjabi Congress Chairman (WPC) and internationally reputed writer and intellectual Fakhar Zaman will lead the delegation
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
New York cotton rises as sales data buoys

New York cotton rises as sales data buoys

Cotton futures settled firmer Thursday on combined speculative and suspected consumer buying, with a government export sales report giving the market a boost, analysts said. The benchmark May contract on ICE Futures US rose 1.27 cents, or 1.44 percent, to
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shanghai copper drops

Shanghai copper drops

The most-traded June copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange dropped 1.1 percent to 59,750 yuan ($9,400) a tonne on Thursday. China's manufacturing sector activity shrank in March with the overall rate of contraction accelerating and new orders s
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Copper prices tumble

Copper prices tumble

Copper prices fell to a two-week low on Thursday after shrinking factory activity in top consumer China and worsening euro zone purchasing managers indexes (PMIs) raised concerns about the outlook for demand. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Oil down on weak Chinese, eurozone data

Oil down on weak Chinese, eurozone data

Oil fell 1 percent in light activity on Thursday, dragged down by manufacturing data from China and the eurozone showing a drop in new orders that spurred fresh concerns about global fuel demand. Factory activity in China, one of the biggest engines of gl
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Palm oil drops

Palm oil drops

Malaysian palm oil futures dropped to their lowest in nine days on Thursday as China's factory activity fell, renewing concerns over global economic growth and commodity demand. Losses were limited compared to markets such as crude oil, as palm oil trader
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Tokyo rubber futures slip

Tokyo rubber futures slip

The benchmark Tokyo rubber futures contract slipped on Thursday, tracking easing oil prices, though it was still supported by concerns over falling supply. The benchmark rubber contract for August delivery fell 0.3 yen to settle at 331.9 yen ($3.97) per k
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Soya rebounds

Soya rebounds

US soyabean prices rebounded on Wednesday after a two-day sell-off on talk of Chinese demand and worries that US farmers might not plant enough soyabeans this spring to meet global needs. But corn fell for a third day on long liquidation ahead of two US c
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Cocoa and coffee slip

Cocoa and coffee slip

Cocoa futures slid on Thursday after a strong advance early this week, while arabica coffee posted losses as prices fell back toward recent 17-month lows. Raw sugar futures clawed higher supported by a diminishing outlook for the crop in top producer Braz
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Gold rises in New York

Gold rises in New York

Gold rose slightly on Wednesday as short-covering helped the metal recover some of the previous session's losses, but waning interest from investment funds and an improving US economic outlook impeded gains. Spot gold was up 0.2 percent at $1,652.84 by 2:
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (March 22, 2012) and the forecast for Friday (March 23, 2012).

Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Gold little changed in Asia

Gold little changed in Asia

Gold prices were little changed on Thursday, hovering around $1,650 an ounce, as investors weighed a recent improvement in the US economy against the continuing shrinkage of Chinese manufacturing activities. Spot gold was little changed at $1,649.49 an ou
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 22, 2012).

Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Gold slumps to two-month low in London

Gold slumps to two-month low in London

Gold fell on Thursday to its lowest since mid-January as a strong dollar weighed on price, with the market having unwound all of the premium built up on expectations for a third round of quantitative easing in the United States. Spot gold was down 0.8 per
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 22, 2012).

Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans down

US MIDDAY: soyabeans down

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures fell on Thursday on disappointing exports and fears that economic concerns will slash demand from top soya buyer China, traders said. A weekly US Agriculture Department report showed that export sales of soyabeans w
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper falls

US MIDDAY: copper falls

In New York, the May COMEX contract plunged 8.00 cents, or 2 percent on Thursday, to settle at $3.7655 per lb, near the bottom of its $3.7525 to $3.8570 session range. Volumes were relatively more active than they have been over the course of the month, w
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold plunges

US MIDDAY: gold plunges

Gold fell on Thursday to its lowest price in more than two months, as worries about continued contraction in manufacturing in both the euro zone and China triggered a broad sell-off. Bullion, which has taken to follow riskier assets, was pressured as data
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 22, 2012).

Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India abandons rail price hikes in latest setback

India abandons rail price hikes in latest setback

The Indian government on Thursday scrapped plans to hike most rail fares, underscoring the Congress-led coalition''s growing difficulties in implementing tough policy decisions. "I intend to give relief to the already burdened common man," the new Railway
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (March 22, 2012) and for Friday (March 23, 2012).
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India abandons rail price hikes in latest setback

India abandons rail price hikes in latest setback

The Indian government on Thursday scrapped plans to hike most rail fares, underscoring the Congress-led coalition's growing difficulties in implementing tough policy decisions. "I intend to give relief to the already burdened common man," the new Railway
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 22, 2012).

Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India abandons rail price hikes in latest setback

India abandons rail price hikes in latest setback

The Indian government on Thursday scrapped plans to hike most rail fares, underscoring the Congress-led coalition's growing difficulties in implementing tough policy decisions. "I intend to give relief to the already burdened common man," the new Railway
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
EU agrees some Iran oil insurance exemptions

EU agrees some Iran oil insurance exemptions

European Union governments reached a preliminary agreement on Thursday to allow some insurance on Iranian oil shipments before the EU''s full embargo on Tehran''s crude starts on July 1, an EU diplomat said. The decision, which is expected to be formally
Published 23 Mar, 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 (March 22, 2012).

Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
EU agrees some Iran oil insurance exemptions

EU agrees some Iran oil insurance exemptions

European Union governments reached a preliminary agreement on Thursday to allow some insurance on Iranian oil shipments before the EU's full embargo on Tehran's crude starts on July 1, an EU diplomat said. The decision, which is expected to be formally ap
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 22, 2012).

Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
EU agrees some Iran oil insurance exemptions

EU agrees some Iran oil insurance exemptions

European Union governments reached a preliminary agreement on Thursday to allow some insurance on Iranian oil shipments before the EU's full embargo on Tehran's crude starts on July 1, an EU diplomat said. The decision, which is expected to be formally ap
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 22, 2012).

Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher

THE RUPEE: dollar higher

Strong demand for dollars, pushed the rupee down on the local currency market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said.
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Mali junta shuts borders after coup, president safe

Mali junta shuts borders after coup, president safe

Coup leaders in Mali Thursday ordered all borders closed after taking over key buildings in Bamako and ousting President Amadou Toumani Toure overnight, sparking international concern and condemnation. The renegade army officers, calling themselves the Na
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher

THE RUPEE: dollar higher

Strong demand for dollars, pushed the rupee down on the local currency market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said.
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Mali junta shuts borders after coup, president safe

Mali junta shuts borders after coup, president safe

Coup leaders in Mali Thursday ordered all borders closed after taking over key buildings in Bamako and ousting President Amadou Toumani Toure overnight, sparking international concern and condemnation. The renegade army officers, calling themselves the Na
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (March 22, 2012).

Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US intelligence sees global water conflict risks rising

US intelligence sees global water conflict risks rising

Fresh water supplies are unlikely to keep up with global demand by 2040, increasing political instability, hobbling economic growth and endangering world food markets, according to a US intelligence assessment released on Thursday.
Published 23 Mar, 2012 12:00am
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