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Print - 2012-04-08
'Ephedrine' scam: ANF rendered powerless through controversial SRO

'Ephedrine' scam: ANF rendered powerless through controversial SRO

A Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) was issued by the government rendering the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) investigating the 'Ephedrine' scam that implicated Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's recently elected son Ali Musa Gilani dysfunctional and powerles
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
APPDA for quarterly review of POL prices

APPDA for quarterly review of POL prices

All Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (APPDA) has rejected the government decision to fix petroleum product prices on a fortnightly basis, saying that it would create serious problems for consumers and dealers. "We have requested the government to im
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
World Health Day observed

World Health Day observed

Like other parts of the globe, World Health Day was also observed in Pakistan on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the founding of World Health Organisation (WHO). Each year on its anniversary, the organisation selects a key global health issue and orga
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Mushahid opposes reopening of Nato routes

Mushahid opposes reopening of Nato routes

Central General Secretary Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), Mushahid Hussain Syed has said that his party will oppose reopening of routes for Nato supplies. He said that PML-Q had already proposed to the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (P
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Pillion riding banned in Karachi

Pillion riding banned in Karachi

The Sindh government imposed ban on pillion riding in Karachi owing to law and order situation of the city, Aaj News reported late Saturday. According to the channel, the provincial government has imposed ban on pillion riding due to deteriorating
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
No let-up in targeted killings; 11 die

No let-up in targeted killings; 11 die

There was no let up in targeted killings as 11 more persons including a policeman, political activist and Pesh Imam (prayer leader) were killed in separate incidents at various parts of the metropolis on Saturday. According to police and rescue sources, a
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Shahbaz reviews progress on Bus Rapid Transit System

Shahbaz reviews progress on Bus Rapid Transit System

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that due to the importance of Bus Rapid Transit System, it has been decided that an autonomous authority will operate it for which necessary legislation is being made.
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Rs one billion to be spent to convert prisons into reformatory houses

Rs one billion to be spent to convert prisons into reformatory houses

Sindh Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Prisons Muhammad Ayaz Soomro has said that a comprehensive plan aimed to convert the prisons into reforming houses has been prepared at an estimated cost of Rs one billion and the amount has been released
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
RHT sponsors surgery for 1,000 children

RHT sponsors surgery for 1,000 children

The Rotary Humanitarian Trust (RHT) is providing support to poor and deserving children in Pakistan and India who are suffering from congenital heart disease. A statement here on Saturday said that as part of the peace initiative the Rotarians in both cou
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Day Care Centre inaugurated at UAF

Day Care Centre inaugurated at UAF

Vice Chancellor University of Faisalabad, Professor Dr Iqrar Ahamd Khan on Saturday inaugurated Day Care Centre for children of working women. He said that around 55 special and normal children are being brought up at the centre with the help of trained t
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Local bodies polls: Supreme Court moved for early hearing of petition

Local bodies polls: Supreme Court moved for early hearing of petition

Watan Party Chief and its Punjab chapter head Hashim Shaukat Khan has approached the Supreme Court praying for early hearing of a petition seeking directions to hold local bodies polls. Petitioner Barrister Zafarullah stated after 2009 the local bodies el
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Breast cancer

Breast cancer

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor (a collection of cancer cell) arising from the cells of the breast. Although breast cancer predominantly occurs in women it can also affect men. "Your mammogram seems to be suspect for breast cancer." "Your biopsy was po
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Water supply

Water supply

I want to draw your attention towards a serious issue regarding water supply in my area. It is day by day becoming more serious as no arrangements have been made to overcome this problem. Especially in summer, it is very hard as no water is supplied to ou
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
In Cuba, first official Good Friday holiday in half-century

In Cuba, first official Good Friday holiday in half-century

Cuba celebrated its first official Good Friday holiday in more than half a century, an "exceptional" holiday declared by President Raul Castro after a request by Pope Benedict XVI during his visit last month. "It's a blessing of the Pope," Catholic nun Te
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Spurt in crimes by juveniles rattles urban India

Spurt in crimes by juveniles rattles urban India

After completing his class 10 exams, Shubham Shirke, 15, was getting ready to celebrate. On March 31, he was allegedly abducted and killed by three classmates. The crime has shocked residents of the western city of Pune, especially after police said the t
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
A case for developing market in South Asia: Gas under spotlight - II

A case for developing market in South Asia: Gas under spotlight - II

Pipeline gas has been sold at oil-linked prices under long-term (20-25 years). Take or pay contracts, meaning thereby that even if the buyer does not lift the gas, he pays for the gas; not only the capacity charge, but also the commodity (gas) charge. Ger
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
EC and its foreign consultants

EC and its foreign consultants

According to a press report, the Federal Minister of Interior is unhappy with the Election Commission of Pakistan's decision to involve a foreign organisation in the computerisation of electoral rolls. The ministry had wanted Nadra to do the job on its ow
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
BRICS' increased assertiveness

BRICS' increased assertiveness

The group of the world's five emerging economic powerhouses, popularly known as BRICS comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa has evolved into a formidable player on the international economic scene and begun to assert its clout on matter
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Essential kitchen items'' prices remain high

Essential kitchen items'' prices remain high

Prices of most of the essential kitchen items remained on high side during last week as compared to the preceding week, following substantial increase in petroleum products prices, revealed a survey conducted by Business Recorder on Saturday. Trade
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Essential kitchen items' prices remain high

Essential kitchen items' prices remain high

Prices of most of the essential kitchen items remained on high side during last week as compared to the preceding week, following substantial increase in petroleum products prices, revealed a survey conducted by Business Recorder on Saturday. Trade
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Essential kitchen items' prices remain high

Essential kitchen items' prices remain high

Prices of most of the essential kitchen items remained on high side during last week as compared to the preceding week, following substantial increase in petroleum products prices, revealed a survey conducted by Business Recorder on Saturday. Trade
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Former US trader gets 28 months in jail for death threats

Former US trader gets 28 months in jail for death threats

A former commodities trader was sentenced to 28 months in prison on Friday for threatening to kill dozens of US officials at the nation's top securities and commodity regulators, including posting a 250,000 euro ($327,382) bounty on Facebook. Vincent McCr
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Former US trader gets 28 months in jail for death threats

Former US trader gets 28 months in jail for death threats

A former commodities trader was sentenced to 28 months in prison on Friday for threatening to kill dozens of US officials at the nation's top securities and commodity regulators, including posting a 250,000 euro ($327,382) bounty on Facebook. Vincent McCr
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Yemen sacks Saleh half-brother in shake-up, son remains

Yemen sacks Saleh half-brother in shake-up, son remains

Yemen's president removed a half brother of former leader Ali Abdullah Saleh on Friday as head of the air force, replacing nearly 20 top officers but leaving Saleh's son, nephew and other allies in place as heads of important military units. The reshuffle
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Yemen sacks Saleh half-brother in shake-up, son remains

Yemen sacks Saleh half-brother in shake-up, son remains

Yemen's president removed a half brother of former leader Ali Abdullah Saleh on Friday as head of the air force, replacing nearly 20 top officers but leaving Saleh's son, nephew and other allies in place as heads of important military units. The reshuffle
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
EFS outstanding declines to three-year low

EFS outstanding declines to three-year low

Banks'' outstanding under Export Refinance Scheme (EFS) declined to three-year low level of Rs 192 billion at the end of calendar year 2011 mainly due to State Bank''s condition with regard to overdue export proceeds and decline in cotton prices. Although
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
EFS outstanding declines to three-year low

EFS outstanding declines to three-year low

Banks' outstanding under Export Refinance Scheme (EFS) declined to three-year low level of Rs 192 billion at the end of calendar year 2011 mainly due to State Bank's condition with regard to overdue export proceeds and decline in cotton prices. Although,
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
EFS outstanding declines to three-year low

EFS outstanding declines to three-year low

Banks' outstanding under Export Refinance Scheme (EFS) declined to three-year low level of Rs 192 billion at the end of calendar year 2011 mainly due to State Bank's condition with regard to overdue export proceeds and decline in cotton prices. Although,
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
New PIA managing director faces formidable challenge

New PIA managing director faces formidable challenge

The newly appointed Managing Director of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), will have to put his best foot forward in pulling the national carrier out of its present morass to once again make it worthy of claiming "Great people to fly with", aviation
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
New PIA managing director faces formidable challenge

New PIA managing director faces formidable challenge

The newly appointed Managing Director of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), will have to put his best foot forward in pulling the national carrier out of its present morass to once again make it worthy of claiming "Great people to fly with", aviation
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
New PIA managing director faces formidable challenge

New PIA managing director faces formidable challenge

The newly appointed Managing Director of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), will have to put his best foot forward in pulling the national carrier out of its present morass to once again make it worthy of claiming "Great people to fly with", aviation
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Saudi opens trial of 50 Qaeda suspects

Saudi opens trial of 50 Qaeda suspects

The trial opened in Saudi Arabia on Saturday of 50 al Qaeda suspects accused of carrying out and plotting attacks in the kingdom, including US and British interests, state news agency SPA reported. It said 47 Saudis, a Syrian and a Yemeni national went on
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Saudi opens trial of 50 Qaeda suspects

Saudi opens trial of 50 Qaeda suspects

The trial opened in Saudi Arabia on Saturday of 50 al Qaeda suspects accused of carrying out and plotting attacks in the kingdom, including US and British interests, state news agency SPA reported. It said 47 Saudis, a Syrian and a Yemeni national went on
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
JSQM Chairman Bashir Qureshi laid to rest

JSQM Chairman Bashir Qureshi laid to rest

Chairman Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) Bashir Khan Qureshi was laid to rest in Ratodero late on Saturday. Funeral prayers for the JSQM chief were attended by people from different walks of life, political leaders and workers of JSQM and other nationalist
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
JSQM Chairman Bashir Qureshi laid to rest

JSQM Chairman Bashir Qureshi laid to rest

Chairman Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) Bashir Khan Qureshi was laid to rest in Ratodero late on Saturday. Funeral prayers for the JSQM chief were attended by people from different walks of life, political leaders and workers of JSQM and other nationalist
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Benazir Bhutto murder case file stolen?

Benazir Bhutto murder case file stolen?

Unknown armed men barged into the office of Prosecutor Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Chaudhry Zulfiqar and took away various files, including the one that relates to Benazir Bhutto assassination case, on Saturday night. The office of FIA prosecutor i
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Benazir Bhutto murder case file stolen?

Benazir Bhutto murder case file stolen?

Unknown armed men barged into the office of Prosecutor Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Chaudhry Zulfiqar and took away various files, including the one that relates to Benazir Bhutto assassination case, on Saturday night. The office of FIA prosecutor i
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Conditional restoration of Nato supply route likely

Conditional restoration of Nato supply route likely

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman Saturday turned down President Asif Ali Zardari's request to end boycott of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS), which is all set to recommend a conditional restoration of
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Conditional restoration of Nato supply route likely

Conditional restoration of Nato supply route likely

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman Saturday turned down President Asif Ali Zardari's request to end boycott of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS), which is all set to recommend a conditional restoration of
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Undocumented persons'' expenditure: 5-10 percent adjustable WHT likely

Undocumented persons'' expenditure: 5-10 percent adjustable WHT likely

The government is considering imposing a 5 to 10 percent adjustable withholding tax on expenditure made by undocumented persons in case of electricity bills, purchase of vehicles, payment of school fees, marriage functions in hotels and marriage halls and
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Undocumented persons' expenditure: 5-10 percent adjustable WHT likely

Undocumented persons' expenditure: 5-10 percent adjustable WHT likely

The government is considering imposing a 5 to 10 percent adjustable withholding tax on expenditure made by undocumented persons in case of electricity bills, purchase of vehicles, payment of school fees, marriage functions in hotels and marriage halls and
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Undocumented persons' expenditure: 5-10 percent adjustable WHT likely

Undocumented persons' expenditure: 5-10 percent adjustable WHT likely

The government is considering imposing a 5 to 10 percent adjustable withholding tax on expenditure made by undocumented persons in case of electricity bills, purchase of vehicles, payment of school fees, marriage functions in hotels and marriage halls and
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
July-February bed wear export fall by $129.782 million

July-February bed wear export fall by $129.782 million

Violence, energy shortage and erratic government policies have pulled down the country''s bed-wear export by $129.782 million or 10 percent in July-February period of 2012 compared to $1.317 billion in the same period of 2011, exporters said on Friday.
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
July-February bed wear export fall by $129.782 million

July-February bed wear export fall by $129.782 million

Violence, energy shortage and erratic government policies have pulled down the country's bed-wear export by $129.782 million or 10 percent in July-February period of 2012 compared to $1.317 billion in the same period of 2011, exporters said on Friday.
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
July-February bed wear export fall by $129.782 million

July-February bed wear export fall by $129.782 million

Violence, energy shortage and erratic government policies have pulled down the country's bed-wear export by $129.782 million or 10 percent in July-February period of 2012 compared to $1.317 billion in the same period of 2011, exporters said on Friday.
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
President, Prime Minister, CoAS discuss security situation

President, Prime Minister, CoAS discuss security situation

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani called on President Asif Ali Zardari here at the Governor's House on Saturday night. Foreign Minister Ms Hina Rabbani Khar, Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik, Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
President, Prime Minister, CoAS discuss security situation

President, Prime Minister, CoAS discuss security situation

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani called on President Asif Ali Zardari here at the Governor's House on Saturday night. Foreign Minister Ms Hina Rabbani Khar, Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik, Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
President to invite Singh: foreign office

President to invite Singh: foreign office

President Asif Ali Zardari, who is leaving for India on one-day trip today (Sunday), will invite Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to visit Pakistan. According to Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit, President Zardari will meet Singh at a lunch in
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
President to invite Singh: foreign office

President to invite Singh: foreign office

President Asif Ali Zardari, who is leaving for India on one-day trip today (Sunday), will invite Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to visit Pakistan. According to Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit, President Zardari will meet Singh at a lunch in
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Oil development fund could reach $55 billion: President

Oil development fund could reach $55 billion: President

Iran''s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday the country''s sovereign wealth fund could reach $55 billion by March next year if oil prices kept high, in an apparent bid to defend his economic record in the face of increasing isolation. Washingto
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Oil development fund could reach $55 billion: President

Oil development fund could reach $55 billion: President

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday the country's sovereign wealth fund could reach $55 billion by March next year if oil prices kept high, in an apparent bid to defend his economic record in the face of increasing isolation. Washington
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Oil development fund could reach $55 billion: President

Oil development fund could reach $55 billion: President

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday the country's sovereign wealth fund could reach $55 billion by March next year if oil prices kept high, in an apparent bid to defend his economic record in the face of increasing isolation. Washington
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Iran non-oil exports surge 29 percent despite sanctions

Iran non-oil exports surge 29 percent despite sanctions

Iran''s non-oil exports surged 29 percent to nearly $44 billion in the year to mid-March despite tough Western sanctions to rein in Tehran''s disputed nuclear drive, according to officials and data. Overall exports excluding crude oil hit $48 billion, Kiu
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Iran non-oil exports surge 29 percent despite sanctions

Iran non-oil exports surge 29 percent despite sanctions

Iran's non-oil exports surged 29 percent to nearly $44 billion in the year to mid-March despite tough Western sanctions to rein in Tehran's disputed nuclear drive, according to officials and data. Overall exports excluding crude oil hit $48 billion, Kiuma
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Iran non-oil exports surge 29 percent despite sanctions

Iran non-oil exports surge 29 percent despite sanctions

Iran's non-oil exports surged 29 percent to nearly $44 billion in the year to mid-March despite tough Western sanctions to rein in Tehran's disputed nuclear drive, according to officials and data. Overall exports excluding crude oil hit $48 billion, Kiuma
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Ministries to challenge each other over PSM

Ministries to challenge each other over PSM

Ministry of Production and Ministry of Finance are ready to challenge each other at the forthcoming Federal Cabinet''s meeting scheduled to be held on April 11, 2012 when the issue of financial health of a sinking Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) will come unde
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Ministries to challenge each other over PSM

Ministries to challenge each other over PSM

Ministry of Production and Ministry of Finance are ready to challenge each other at the forthcoming Federal Cabinet's meeting scheduled to be held on April 11, 2012 when the issue of financial health of a sinking Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) will come under
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Ministries to challenge each other over PSM

Ministries to challenge each other over PSM

Ministry of Production and Ministry of Finance are ready to challenge each other at the forthcoming Federal Cabinet's meeting scheduled to be held on April 11, 2012 when the issue of financial health of a sinking Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) will come under
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
LPG price slashed by Rs 10 per kg

LPG price slashed by Rs 10 per kg

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been slashed by Rs 10 per kilogram on April 7, as local producers decreased its price by Rs 11,600 to Rs 93,200 per ton as sales declined to 40 percent to 45 percent. This was stated by Chairman of FPCCI Stan
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
LPG price slashed by Rs 10 per kg

LPG price slashed by Rs 10 per kg

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been slashed by Rs 10 per kilogram on April 7, as local producers decreased its price by Rs 11,600 to Rs 93,200 per ton as sales declined to 40 percent to 45 percent. This was stated by Chairman of FPCCI Stan
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
LPG price slashed by Rs 10 per kg

LPG price slashed by Rs 10 per kg

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been slashed by Rs 10 per kilogram on April 7, as local producers decreased its price by Rs 11,600 to Rs 93,200 per ton as sales declined to 40 percent to 45 percent. This was stated by Chairman of FPCCI Stan
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Convert CNG stations into LPG outlets: minister asks operators

Convert CNG stations into LPG outlets: minister asks operators

Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain on Saturday said the government had allowed the CNG station operators to convert their outlets into alternative auto gas fuel of LPG. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the first LPG
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Convert CNG stations into LPG outlets: minister asks operators

Convert CNG stations into LPG outlets: minister asks operators

Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain on Saturday said the government had allowed the CNG station operators to convert their outlets into alternative auto gas fuel of LPG. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the first LPG
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Convert CNG stations into LPG outlets: minister asks operators

Convert CNG stations into LPG outlets: minister asks operators

Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain on Saturday said the government had allowed the CNG station operators to convert their outlets into alternative auto gas fuel of LPG. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the first LPG
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
FIA rejects adjournment plea by Musharraf

FIA rejects adjournment plea by Musharraf

The Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) rejected an adjournment plea of former President Pervez Musharraf in Benazir Bhutto assassination case, saying that Anti-Terrorist Court Rawalpindi had declared him a Proclaimed Offender (PO). After following the
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
FIA rejects adjournment plea by Musharraf

FIA rejects adjournment plea by Musharraf

The Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) rejected an adjournment plea of former President Pervez Musharraf in Benazir Bhutto assassination case, saying that Anti-Terrorist Court Rawalpindi had declared him a Proclaimed Offender (PO). After following the
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Your rupee last month

Your rupee last month

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (March 1 - 30 2012)

Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (April 07, 2012) and the forecast for Sunday (April 08, 2012).

Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (April 07, 2012).

Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (April 07, 2012) and for Sunday (April 08, 2012).
Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (April 07, 2012).

Published 08 Apr, 2012 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 (April 07, 2012).

Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (April 07, 2012).

Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 07, 2012).

Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 07, 2012).

Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 07, 2012).

Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 07, 2012).

Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 07, 2012).

Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (April 07, 2012).

Published 08 Apr, 2012 12:00am
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