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Print - 2012-12-23
People to wipe out Zardari, cycle party in election: PML-N

People to wipe out Zardari, cycle party in election: PML-N

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Pervaiz Malik said that people will completely wipe out Zardari, Wattoo and Cycle Party in the coming elections. He said that opportunists like Wattoo will become the source of destruction of People's Party and Q-League
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
'PML-N will clean sweep in next general elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa'

'PML-N will clean sweep in next general elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa'

The PML-N Youth Wing Central President, Captain Mohammad Safdar(Retd) strongly refuted the emergence of any differences with Party leaders in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, vowed that the Party will emerge as strong political force in the province and will clean swe
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Chief Justice forms bench to hear 90 important cases

Chief Justice forms bench to hear 90 important cases

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has constituted a two-member bench at the principal seat to hear 90 important cases next week, starting December 24. According to the cause list, no application received through fax will be placed before the court
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan welcomes Kerry's nomination as US Secretary of State

Pakistan welcomes Kerry's nomination as US Secretary of State

Pakistan has welcomed the nomination of Senator John Kerry as the next US Secretary of State, with its top diplomat in Washington calling the seasoned lawmaker a "steadfast" friend of the country. "We welcome news of the nomination of Senator John F. Kerr
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Women health workers call for fool-proof security

Women health workers call for fool-proof security

A large number of women health workers staged a protest demonstration against the killing of polio vaccinators in Karachi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in front of the Parliament House and Supreme Court, demanding of the government to provide fool-proof security
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Prices of eggs, other poultry items at record high

Prices of eggs, other poultry items at record high

With increasing demand of eggs and other poultry products in winter, prices were registered a record high in wholesale and retail markets, according to survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Meera's house sealed

Meera's house sealed

The Excise department officials on Saturday sealed the house of popular Pakistani actress Meera, in Defence Housing Society area of Lahore. According to officials, the house was sealed after the actress defaulted in paying almost Rs 227,000 in terms of in
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Ogra asked to announce interim CNG sale price

Ogra asked to announce interim CNG sale price

The All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Saturday asked Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to announce interim CNG sale price to save the CNG filling station owners from insolvency. Interim prices will help Ogra take time to review audit reports
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
CIA chief unhappy with movie on Osama

CIA chief unhappy with movie on Osama

Acting CIA director Michael Morell said that "Zero Dark Thirty," the Hollywood take on the hunt for Osama bin Laden, exaggerates the importance of information obtained by harsh interrogations. The movie by Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow te
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
CIA chief unhappy with movie on Osama

CIA chief unhappy with movie on Osama

Acting CIA director Michael Morell said that "Zero Dark Thirty," the Hollywood take on the hunt for Osama bin Laden, exaggerates the importance of information obtained by harsh interrogations. The movie by Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow te
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Saudi factory fire kills six workers

Saudi factory fire kills six workers

A fire broke out in a factory in eastern Saudi Arabia on Saturday killing six workers, a spokesman for the Jubail industrial zone said, updating an earlier death toll of five. Civil defence teams eventually put out the blaze which began during routine mai
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Saudi factory fire kills six workers

Saudi factory fire kills six workers

A fire broke out in a factory in eastern Saudi Arabia on Saturday killing six workers, a spokesman for the Jubail industrial zone said, updating an earlier death toll of five. Civil defence teams eventually put out the blaze which began during routine mai
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
German kidnapped in Pakistan appeals for his life

German kidnapped in Pakistan appeals for his life

A German aid worker kidnapped in Pakistan almost a year ago appealed for his life in a video made by his captors and broadcast on local television on Saturday. It was the first proof that the man was alive since he was abducted, along with an Italian aid
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
German kidnapped in Pakistan appeals for his life

German kidnapped in Pakistan appeals for his life

A German aid worker kidnapped in Pakistan almost a year ago appealed for his life in a video made by his captors and broadcast on local television on Saturday. It was the first proof that the man was alive since he was abducted, along with an Italian aid
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Gas supply position: January to be the toughest month, says Asim

Gas supply position: January to be the toughest month, says Asim

Dr Asim Hussain, Advisor to Prime Minister on Petroleum and Natural Resources, has said that textile industry in Punjab would be provided with six hours a day gas supply during peak hours to mitigate the impact of electricity loadshedding throughout the m
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Gas supply position: January to be the toughest month, says Asim

Gas supply position: January to be the toughest month, says Asim

Dr Asim Hussain, Advisor to Prime Minister on Petroleum and Natural Resources, has said that textile industry in Punjab would be provided with six hours a day gas supply during peak hours to mitigate the impact of electricity loadshedding throughout the m
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Gas supply position: January to be the toughest month, says Asim

Gas supply position: January to be the toughest month, says Asim

Dr Asim Hussain, Advisor to Prime Minister on Petroleum and Natural Resources, has said that textile industry in Punjab would be provided with six hours a day gas supply during peak hours to mitigate the impact of electricity loadshedding throughout the m
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Italy dissolves parliament

Italy dissolves parliament

Italy's head of state dissolved parliament on Saturday and opened the way to a February election, with doubts growing over whether outgoing Prime Minister Mario Monti will participate in what promises to be a bitter campaign. Monti resigned on Friday a co
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Italy dissolves parliament

Italy dissolves parliament

Italy's head of state dissolved parliament on Saturday and opened the way to a February election, with doubts growing over whether outgoing Prime Minister Mario Monti will participate in what promises to be a bitter campaign. Monti resigned on Friday a co
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Khosa submits resignation to Zardari

Khosa submits resignation to Zardari

Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khosa Saturday submitted his resignation to President Asif Ali Zardari, which the latter has accepted, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday. Khosa, who arrived in Karachi along with former prime minister Syed Yousuf Raz
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Khosa submits resignation to Zardari

Khosa submits resignation to Zardari

Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khosa Saturday submitted his resignation to President Asif Ali Zardari, which the latter has accepted, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday. Khosa, who arrived in Karachi along with former prime minister Syed Yousuf Raz
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Six drown as boat capsizes in Bangladesh

Six drown as boat capsizes in Bangladesh

At least six people drowned Saturday when a boat capsized in a river of Bangladesh's south-western Magura district, police said. The boat carrying 20 people sank in the middle of Nabaganga river amid dense fog, about 100 kilometers from the capital Dhaka.
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
UK prosecutors consider charges over royal hoax call

UK prosecutors consider charges over royal hoax call

British detectives investigating the death of a nurse found hanged after she took a prank phone call at a hospital treating Prince William's pregnant wife Kate have passed an evidence file to prosecutors, police said on Saturday.
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Merkel rival attacks Germany's soaring arms exports

Merkel rival attacks Germany's soaring arms exports

Peer Steinbrueck, set to challenge Angela Merkel as German leader next year, criticised her centre-right government on Saturday for letting arms exports surge and vowed to end that if his centre-left opposition wins power.
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
NTC slaps anti-dumping duty on PSF from China

NTC slaps anti-dumping duty on PSF from China

Pakistan has imposed provisional anti-dumping duty, ranging between 2.09 percent to 8.82 percent on the import of Polyester Staple Fibre (PSF) from China with effect from December 21, 2012 to April 20, 2013. Official sources told Business Recorder
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
NTC slaps anti-dumping duty on PSF from China

NTC slaps anti-dumping duty on PSF from China

Pakistan has imposed provisional anti-dumping duty, ranging between 2.09 percent to 8.82 percent on the import of Polyester Staple Fibre (PSF) from China with effect from December 21, 2012 to April 20, 2013. Official sources told Business Recorder
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
NTC slaps anti-dumping duty on PSF from China

NTC slaps anti-dumping duty on PSF from China

Pakistan has imposed provisional anti-dumping duty, ranging between 2.09 percent to 8.82 percent on the import of Polyester Staple Fibre (PSF) from China with effect from December 21, 2012 to April 20, 2013. Official sources told Business Recorder
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister misguided about corruption incidence

Prime Minister misguided about corruption incidence

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf was misguided by the economic team that National Accountability Bureau''s (NAB) daily corruption estimate exceeded the total income of the country, economists maintain. The size of the economy is defined by total GDP, whi
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister misguided about corruption incidence

Prime Minister misguided about corruption incidence

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf was misguided by the economic team that National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) daily corruption estimate exceeded the total income of the country, economists maintain. The size of the economy is defined by total GDP, whic
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister misguided about corruption incidence

Prime Minister misguided about corruption incidence

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf was misguided by the economic team that National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) daily corruption estimate exceeded the total income of the country, economists maintain. The size of the economy is defined by total GDP, whic
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Police check-post attacked: two militants killed

Police check-post attacked: two militants killed

A group of militants attacked a police check-post on outskirts of Peshawar late Friday night. In exchange of fire at least two militants were killed and several others were reportedly injured in the incident. According to police, more than 50 militants st
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Police check-post attacked: two militants killed

Police check-post attacked: two militants killed

A group of militants attacked a police check-post on outskirts of Peshawar late Friday night. In exchange of fire at least two militants were killed and several others were reportedly injured in the incident. According to police, more than 50 militants st
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Taliban claim killing of minister

Taliban claim killing of minister

Tehreek-e- Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for a suicide attack in Peshawar Saturday that killed nine people including a senior provincial minister. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan movement targeted Bashir Ahmed Bilour, number two to the provincial
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Taliban claim killing of minister

Taliban claim killing of minister

Tehreek-e- Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for a suicide attack in Peshawar Saturday that killed nine people including a senior provincial minister. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan movement targeted Bashir Ahmed Bilour, number two to the provincial
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, MQM announce three-day mourning

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, MQM announce three-day mourning

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Saturday announced a three-day mourning on the assassination of veteran ANP leader Bashir Ahmed Bilour, a private channel reported. The provincial Information Minister, Mian Iftikhar Hussain, announced the decisio
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, MQM announce three-day mourning

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, MQM announce three-day mourning

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Saturday announced a three-day mourning on the assassination of veteran ANP leader Bashir Ahmed Bilour, a private channel reported. The provincial Information Minister, Mian Iftikhar Hussain, announced the decisio
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bashir Bilour, eight others killed in suicide attack

Bashir Bilour, eight others killed in suicide attack

Veteran ANP leader and Senior Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bashir Ahmad Bilour was assassinated after a suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden vest near Qissa Khwani Bazaar on Saturday evening. The attack also claimed the lives of eight other persons
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bashir Bilour, eight others killed in suicide attack

Bashir Bilour, eight others killed in suicide attack

Veteran ANP leader and Senior Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bashir Ahmad Bilour was assassinated after a suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden vest near Qissa Khwani Bazaar on Saturday evening. The attack also claimed the lives of eight other persons
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Rs 101.1 billion released for PSDP projects so far

Rs 101.1 billion released for PSDP projects so far

The government has so far released a total of Rs 101.1 billion under its Public Sector Development Programmes (PSDP)-2012-13 against the total allocation Rs 233 billion up to December 21, 2012, it is learnt. According to the latest data of the Planning Co
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Rs 101.1 billion released for PSDP projects so far

Rs 101.1 billion released for PSDP projects so far

The government has so far released a total of Rs 101.1 billion under its Public Sector Development Programmes (PSDP)-2012-13 against the total allocation Rs 233 billion up to December 21, 2012, it is learnt. According to the latest data of the Planning Co
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Rs 101.1 billion released for PSDP projects so far

Rs 101.1 billion released for PSDP projects so far

The government has so far released a total of Rs 101.1 billion under its Public Sector Development Programmes (PSDP)-2012-13 against the total allocation Rs 233 billion up to December 21, 2012, it is learnt. According to the latest data of the Planning Co
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Vice president quits as Egypt votes on constitution

Vice president quits as Egypt votes on constitution

Egypt's vice-president resigned on Saturday as Egyptians voted in a referendum that is expected to approve a new constitution that lays the foundations for the country's transition to democracy but will strip him of his role. Authorities extended voting b
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Vice president quits as Egypt votes on constitution

Vice president quits as Egypt votes on constitution

Egypt's vice-president resigned on Saturday as Egyptians voted in a referendum that is expected to approve a new constitution that lays the foundations for the country's transition to democracy but will strip him of his role. Authorities extended voting b
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Torture of 29 Pakistani labourers: protest lodged with Afghanistan

Torture of 29 Pakistani labourers: protest lodged with Afghanistan

Pakistan on Saturday lodged a strong protest with Afghanistan summoning its Charge d' Affaires at the Foreign Office over torturing of 29 Pakistani workers by Afghan security forces. "The Government of Pakistan takes serious note of the incident involving
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Torture of 29 Pakistani labourers: protest lodged with Afghanistan

Torture of 29 Pakistani labourers: protest lodged with Afghanistan

Pakistan on Saturday lodged a strong protest with Afghanistan summoning its Charge d' Affaires at the Foreign Office over torturing of 29 Pakistani workers by Afghan security forces. "The Government of Pakistan takes serious note of the incident involving
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Karzai blames foreigners for corruption

Karzai blames foreigners for corruption

President Hamid Karzai on Saturday blamed foreigners for most of the corruption in Afghanistan and said the withdrawal of Nato troops in 2014 would help rid the country of graft. More than 11 years after a US-led invasion led to billions of dollars in aid
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Karzai blames foreigners for corruption

Karzai blames foreigners for corruption

President Hamid Karzai on Saturday blamed foreigners for most of the corruption in Afghanistan and said the withdrawal of Nato troops in 2014 would help rid the country of graft. More than 11 years after a US-led invasion led to billions of dollars in aid
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Afghan Taliban call for new constitution

Afghan Taliban call for new constitution

Afghanistan's Taliban has called for a new constitution as a pre-condition for it joining the nation's fledgling peace process, according to a declaration issued by representatives at a landmark meeting in France. Representatives from the country's warrin
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Afghan Taliban call for new constitution

Afghan Taliban call for new constitution

Afghanistan's Taliban has called for a new constitution as a pre-condition for it joining the nation's fledgling peace process, according to a declaration issued by representatives at a landmark meeting in France. Representatives from the country's warrin
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Correct lists key to fair election: CJP

Correct lists key to fair election: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday termed correct voters' lists key to free, fair and independent elections and said that these were linked with national development. He was addressing members of Karachi Bar Association
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Correct lists key to fair election: CJP

Correct lists key to fair election: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday termed correct voters' lists key to free, fair and independent elections and said that these were linked with national development. He was addressing members of Karachi Bar Association
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (December 22, 2012) and the forecast for Sunday (December 23, 2012).

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

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

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (December 22, 2012) and for Sunday (December 23, 2012).
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

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

Published 23 Dec, 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 (December 22, 2012).

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (December 22, 2012).

Published 23 Dec, 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 (December 22, 2012).

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 22, 2012).

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 22, 2012).

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 22, 2012).

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 22, 2012).

Published 23 Dec, 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 (December 22, 2012).

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (December 22, 2012).

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (December 22, 2012).

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight fall

THE RUPEE: slight fall

Easier trend was witnessed on the currency market on Saturday as the rupee fell modestly against the dollar, money experts said. The rupee dropped marginally in terms of the dollar, losing 10 paisa for buying and selling at 97.90 and 98.10, they said. The
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight fall

THE RUPEE: slight fall

Easier trend was witnessed on the currency market on Saturday as the rupee fell modestly against the dollar, money experts said. The rupee dropped marginally in terms of the dollar, losing 10 paisa for buying and selling at 97.90 and 98.10, they said. The
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (December 22, 2012).

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
World currencies and dollar

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (December 22, 2012).

Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Rising trend persists on grain market

Rising trend persists on grain market

Short of demand factor pushed the prices up on the wholesale grain market in the process of trading on Saturday, dealers said. On the cereals side, Makai low type gained Rs 125 to Rs 2625 and the good type was higher by Rs 86 to Rs 2675, Juwar picked up R
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

The December vaida was unchanged and the January contract was down on the forward cottonseeds oilcake market on Saturday in the process of trading, dealers said. The December vaida closed at Rs 444.00 as it opened with no change at same rate, they said. T
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Prices firm amid modest trading on cotton market

Prices firm amid modest trading on cotton market

Steadier trend was witnessed on the cotton market on Saturday in the process of trading, dealers said. Official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 6000, they said. In ready business, nearly 13,000 bales of cotton finalised between Rs 5700 and Rs 6200, they sai
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
China's November coal imports up

China's November coal imports up

China's coal imports rose in November for a second consecutive month, climbing 6.8 percent on the year, boosted by higher coking coal shipments on the back of increased steel production and more arrivals of steam coal for winter. Imports in November jumpe
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Argentina cuts wheat crop forecast by five percent

Argentina cuts wheat crop forecast by five percent

Argentina's Agriculture Ministry on Thursday cut its estimate for 2012/13 wheat production by 5 percent to 10.5 million tonnes, which is still higher than leading private forecasts but reflects damage caused by wet weather. Argentina is a major world supp
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Indian sugar edges higher on bargain buying

Indian sugar edges higher on bargain buying

Indian sugar futures edged higher on Friday on bargain buying after hitting a two-month low in the previous session, though subdued demand due to the winter season and rising supplies weighed on sentiments. As of 0906 GMT, the January contract on India's
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Indian soyaoil futures rise on demand

Indian soyaoil futures rise on demand

Indian soyaoil futures rose 1 percent on Friday, tracking firm overseas markets and due to a weak rupee and an improvement inn demand in the winter season Soyabean futures were steady as a drop in the world market outweighed good exports demand for soyame
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Canadian canola futures rise

Canadian canola futures rise

ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Friday, supported by a rebound in US grains and with a weaker Canadian dollar, but registered the biggest weekly loss in five weeks. Canola notched a weekly loss of 2.7 percent. Grains and oilseeds overcame bearish inve
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Europe cash cocoa butter eases on lack of supplies

Europe cash cocoa butter eases on lack of supplies

Price ratios for cocoa butter, a key ingredient in chocolate, firmed this week on the lack of supplies from cocoa-growing countries, European traders said on Friday. "There is almost no origin butter available," one trader said. "People are reluctant to s
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Port Qasim's activities

Port Qasim's activities

A cargo volume of 42,771 tonnes comprising 39,507 tonnes of import cargo and 3,264 tonnes of export cargo inclusive 391 loaded & empty containers (TEUs) was handled at Port Qasim during the last 24 hours on Saturday. The total import cargo of 39,507 tonne
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
HRW wheat bids steady

HRW wheat bids steady

Basis bids for hard red winter wheat in the US Plains were steady on Friday, with export demand noted and worries about crop troubles persisting. The first heavy winter storm of the season did little to ease drought conditions in the US Plains, where the
Published 23 Dec, 2012 12:00am
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