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Print - 2013-03-03
Brazil to get its first nuclear subs

Brazil to get its first nuclear subs

Brazil is set to join the select group of countries that have nuclear-powered submarines, President Dilma Rousseff said Friday. Rousseff stressed Brazil was committed to peace but also needed its defence deterrent, as she inaugurated a naval shipyard in R
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Russian demonstrators rally in support of US adoption ban

Russian demonstrators rally in support of US adoption ban

Thousands of people marched through Moscow on Saturday in an orderly show of support for a ban on adoptions of Russian children by Americans, echoing President Vladimir Putin's demands for better care for Russian orphans in their homeland. Carrying signs
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Mugabe denies violent campaign ahead of elections

Mugabe denies violent campaign ahead of elections

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe on Saturday denied his ZANU-PF party had launched a violent campaign to intimidate rivals in elections expected in July, which he hopes will extend his 33 years in power. Addressing a rally to mark his 89th birthday last
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Another six die in Bangladesh riots

Another six die in Bangladesh riots

At least six people were killed Saturday in the third day of riots in Bangladesh that erupted after an opposition leader was sentenced to death for war crimes. Police said the two protesters died in clashes with security forces in the southern Chittagong
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Taliban threaten to bomb mobile phone shops

Taliban threaten to bomb mobile phone shops

Taliban have threatened to bomb a mobile phone market in Peshawar for the "shameless" selling of video clips, ring tones and accessories, officials said Saturday. Some 60 shopkeepers received letters in the post ordering them to burn the offending stock,
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Taliban threaten to bomb mobile phone shops

Taliban threaten to bomb mobile phone shops

Taliban have threatened to bomb a mobile phone market in Peshawar for the "shameless" selling of video clips, ring tones and accessories, officials said Saturday. Some 60 shopkeepers received letters in the post ordering them to burn the offending stock,
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Opposition leader in Sindh PA: PML-F set to move Supreme Court tomorrow

Opposition leader in Sindh PA: PML-F set to move Supreme Court tomorrow

Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) on Saturday announced that it would approach the Supreme Court for obtaining the seat of the leader of the opposition in the Sindh Assembly. This was announced by PML-F leader Senator Syed Muzaffar Ali Shah at a p
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Opposition leader in Sindh PA: PML-F set to move Supreme Court tomorrow

Opposition leader in Sindh PA: PML-F set to move Supreme Court tomorrow

Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) on Saturday announced that it would approach the Supreme Court for obtaining the seat of the leader of the opposition in the Sindh Assembly. This was announced by PML-F leader Senator Syed Muzaffar Ali Shah at a p
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
British military capability at risk from more cuts: minister

British military capability at risk from more cuts: minister

The capability of Britain's armed forces would be put at risk if defence spending is cut again in the government's next spending review, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said Saturday. "There may be some modest reductions we can make through further effic
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
British military capability at risk from more cuts: minister

British military capability at risk from more cuts: minister

The capability of Britain's armed forces would be put at risk if defence spending is cut again in the government's next spending review, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said Saturday. "There may be some modest reductions we can make through further effic
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Court acquits Malik Riaz in land case

Court acquits Malik Riaz in land case

The Rawalpindi Accountability Court on Saturday acquitted real estate tycoon Malik Riaz and his son Ali Riaz in a land fraud case. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had filed an application in the accountability court calling for Riaz and his son t
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Court acquits Malik Riaz in land case

Court acquits Malik Riaz in land case

The Rawalpindi Accountability Court on Saturday acquitted real estate tycoon Malik Riaz and his son Ali Riaz in a land fraud case. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had filed an application in the accountability court calling for Riaz and his son t
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
China ''fully prepared'' for currency war

China ''fully prepared'' for currency war

A top Chinese banker said Beijing is "fully prepared" for a currency war as he urged the world to abide by a consensus reached by the G20 to avert confrontation, state media reported Saturday. Yi Gang, deputy governor of China''s central bank, issued the
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
China 'fully prepared' for currency war

China 'fully prepared' for currency war

A top Chinese banker said Beijing is "fully prepared" for a currency war as he urged the world to abide by a consensus reached by the G20 to avert confrontation, state media reported Saturday. Yi Gang, deputy governor of China's central bank, issued the c
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
China 'fully prepared' for currency war

China 'fully prepared' for currency war

A top Chinese banker said Beijing is "fully prepared" for a currency war as he urged the world to abide by a consensus reached by the G20 to avert confrontation, state media reported Saturday. Yi Gang, deputy governor of China's central bank, issued the c
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Yahoo to shut down 7 products, including Blackberry app

Yahoo to shut down 7 products, including Blackberry app

Yahoo Inc is shutting down seven products, including its mobile app for Blackberry smartphones, as new Chief Executive Marissa Mayer takes a page from Google Inc''s play book by eliminating unsuccessful products en-masse. The product shutdowns, which Yaho
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Yahoo to shut down 7 products, including Blackberry app

Yahoo to shut down 7 products, including Blackberry app

Yahoo Inc is shutting down seven products, including its mobile app for Blackberry smartphones, as new Chief Executive Marissa Mayer takes a page from Google Inc's play book by eliminating unsuccessful products en-masse. The product shutdowns, which Yahoo
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Yahoo to shut down 7 products, including Blackberry app

Yahoo to shut down 7 products, including Blackberry app

Yahoo Inc is shutting down seven products, including its mobile app for Blackberry smartphones, as new Chief Executive Marissa Mayer takes a page from Google Inc's play book by eliminating unsuccessful products en-masse. The product shutdowns, which Yahoo
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Judicial commission names seven new judges for PHC

Judicial commission names seven new judges for PHC

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) in its meeting on Saturday recommended seven new additional judges for Peshawar High Court (PHC). The Commission recommended confirmation of six Lahore High Court's additional judges and gave six-month extension t
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Judicial commission names seven new judges for PHC

Judicial commission names seven new judges for PHC

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) in its meeting on Saturday recommended seven new additional judges for Peshawar High Court (PHC). The Commission recommended confirmation of six Lahore High Court's additional judges and gave six-month extension t
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
ATC rejects Sehba Musharraf's plea

ATC rejects Sehba Musharraf's plea

An Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) on Saturday rejected an application filed by Sehba Musharraf, wife of former president General Pervez Musharraf (Retd), against the confiscation and freezing of her husband's properties and bank accounts for his failure to ap
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
ATC rejects Sehba Musharraf's plea

ATC rejects Sehba Musharraf's plea

An Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) on Saturday rejected an application filed by Sehba Musharraf, wife of former president General Pervez Musharraf (Retd), against the confiscation and freezing of her husband's properties and bank accounts for his failure to ap
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
US-EU trade deal to be best stimulus: De Gucht

US-EU trade deal to be best stimulus: De Gucht

Europe's top trade official said Saturday that a proposed trans-Atlantic trade pact would be the best way to boost the sagging economies of both the United States and European Union. "On both sides, we are still suffering the effects of the earthquake tha
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Hagel says budget cuts put Pentagon missions at risk

Hagel says budget cuts put Pentagon missions at risk

New Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel vowed on Friday to preserve US military effectiveness despite $46 billion in new defence cuts he said would jeopardise the Pentagon's ability to fulfil its missions effectively. Hagel, appearing at his first Pentagon news
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Hagel says budget cuts put Pentagon missions at risk

Hagel says budget cuts put Pentagon missions at risk

New Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel vowed on Friday to preserve US military effectiveness despite $46 billion in new defence cuts he said would jeopardise the Pentagon's ability to fulfil its missions effectively. Hagel, appearing at his first Pentagon news
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Obama formally orders 'deeply destructive' cuts, blames Congress

Obama formally orders 'deeply destructive' cuts, blames Congress

President Barack Obama formally ordered broad cuts in US government spending on Friday night after he and congressional Republicans failed to reach a deal to avert automatic reductions that could dampen economic growth and curb military readiness.
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Obama formally orders 'deeply destructive' cuts, blames Congress

Obama formally orders 'deeply destructive' cuts, blames Congress

President Barack Obama formally ordered broad cuts in US government spending on Friday night after he and congressional Republicans failed to reach a deal to avert automatic reductions that could dampen economic growth and curb military readiness.
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Iran says Assad will fight 2014 election

Iran says Assad will fight 2014 election

Syria's close ally Iran said on Saturday that President Bashar al-Assad will take part in next year's presidential election and that it is up to the Syrian people to choose their own leader. On the ground, at least 16 rebels and 10 soldiers were killed in
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Iran says Assad will fight 2014 election

Iran says Assad will fight 2014 election

Syria's close ally Iran said on Saturday that President Bashar al-Assad will take part in next year's presidential election and that it is up to the Syrian people to choose their own leader. On the ground, at least 16 rebels and 10 soldiers were killed in
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Large trading houses: five percent WHT imposed on imports

Large trading houses: five percent WHT imposed on imports

The Federal Board of Revenue has imposed 5 percent withholding tax on the imports made by large trading houses under SRO 140(I)/2013. Explaining the SRO 140(I)/2013 dated February 26, 2013, tax expert said on Saturday that previously no withholding tax wa
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Large trading houses: five percent WHT imposed on imports

Large trading houses: five percent WHT imposed on imports

The Federal Board of Revenue has imposed 5 percent withholding tax on the imports made by large trading houses under SRO 140(I)/2013. Explaining the SRO 140(I)/2013 dated February 26, 2013, tax expert said on Saturday that previously no withholding tax wa
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Large trading houses: five percent WHT imposed on imports

Large trading houses: five percent WHT imposed on imports

The Federal Board of Revenue has imposed 5 percent withholding tax on the imports made by large trading houses under SRO 140(I)/2013. Explaining the SRO 140(I)/2013 dated February 26, 2013, tax expert said on Saturday that previously no withholding tax wa
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Large trading houses: five percent WHT imposed on imports

Large trading houses: five percent WHT imposed on imports

The Federal Board of Revenue has imposed 5 percent withholding tax on the imports made by large trading houses under SRO 140(I)/2013. Explaining the SRO 140(I)/2013 dated February 26, 2013, tax expert said on Saturday that previously no withholding tax wa
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
ST liabilities: amnesty scheme for textile sector shortly

ST liabilities: amnesty scheme for textile sector shortly

The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to offer an amnesty scheme to the textile sector for payment of past sales tax liabilities skipped through the misuse of SRO.1125(I)/2011, by paying 2 percent sales tax without surcharge and penalty. Sources told <
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
ST liabilities: amnesty scheme for textile sector shortly

ST liabilities: amnesty scheme for textile sector shortly

The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to offer an amnesty scheme to the textile sector for payment of past sales tax liabilities skipped through the misuse of SRO.1125(I)/2011, by paying 2 percent sales tax without surcharge and penalty. Sources told <
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
ST liabilities: amnesty scheme for textile sector shortly

ST liabilities: amnesty scheme for textile sector shortly

The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to offer an amnesty scheme to the textile sector for payment of past sales tax liabilities skipped through the misuse of SRO.1125(I)/2011, by paying 2 percent sales tax without surcharge and penalty. Sources told <
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Nobody has power to halt IP project: Zardari

Nobody has power to halt IP project: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline would be completed at any cost, adding that Pakistan is an independent state and authorised to have deal with any country, a private TV channel reported. Talking to media persons at Bi
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Nobody has power to halt IP project: Zardari

Nobody has power to halt IP project: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline would be completed at any cost, adding that Pakistan is an independent state and authorised to have deal with any country, a private TV channel reported. Talking to media persons at Bi
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Nobody has power to halt IP project: Zardari

Nobody has power to halt IP project: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline would be completed at any cost, adding that Pakistan is an independent state and authorised to have deal with any country, a private TV channel reported. Talking to media persons at Bi
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Kaira smells formation of another 'IJI'

Kaira smells formation of another 'IJI'

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira smelled another Islami Jamhoori Ittehad (IJI) in the making, saying that supporters of extremists are joining hands and the people should judge such forces in elections. According to him,
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Kaira smells formation of another 'IJI'

Kaira smells formation of another 'IJI'

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira smelled another Islami Jamhoori Ittehad (IJI) in the making, saying that supporters of extremists are joining hands and the people should judge such forces in elections. According to him,
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
PML-N meeting in Raiwind tomorrow

PML-N meeting in Raiwind tomorrow

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has summoned an important meeting in Raiwind tomorrow (Monday) to finalise two names for the caretaker prime minister's slot, it is learnt. Sources in the party said the meeting to be chaired by PML-N chief Nawaz Shari
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
PML-N meeting in Raiwind tomorrow

PML-N meeting in Raiwind tomorrow

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has summoned an important meeting in Raiwind tomorrow (Monday) to finalise two names for the caretaker prime minister's slot, it is learnt. Sources in the party said the meeting to be chaired by PML-N chief Nawaz Shari
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Zardari, Ebad for continuing reconciliation approach

Zardari, Ebad for continuing reconciliation approach

Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ebad called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Bilawal House here on Saturday. The meeting focused on core issues including recent break between the PPP and the MQM relations, overall political situation and caretaker setup in the
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Zardari, Ebad for continuing reconciliation approach

Zardari, Ebad for continuing reconciliation approach

Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ebad called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Bilawal House here on Saturday. The meeting focused on core issues including recent break between the PPP and the MQM relations, overall political situation and caretaker setup in the
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Caretaker setups: PPP short-lists names of candidates

Caretaker setups: PPP short-lists names of candidates

The PPP leadership has short-listed names for caretaker setups at federal as well as provincial levels, sources told this correspondent on Saturday. Khurshid Shah said that assemblies, which would not be dissolved even a minute before the completion of pa
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Caretaker setups: PPP short-lists names of candidates

Caretaker setups: PPP short-lists names of candidates

The PPP leadership has short-listed names for caretaker setups at federal as well as provincial levels, sources told this correspondent on Saturday. Khurshid Shah said that assemblies, which would not be dissolved even a minute before the completion of pa
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Key US Senator sees pivotal moment in democratic transition

Key US Senator sees pivotal moment in democratic transition

Senator Robert Menendez, who recently returned from his first visit to Pakistan as chairman of the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says the country will witness a unique moment in terms of first civilian-to-civilian transfer of power throu
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Key US Senator sees pivotal moment in democratic transition

Key US Senator sees pivotal moment in democratic transition

Senator Robert Menendez, who recently returned from his first visit to Pakistan as chairman of the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says the country will witness a unique moment in terms of first civilian-to-civilian transfer of power throu
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
UBS lays off 35 senior bankers in the Americas

UBS lays off 35 senior bankers in the Americas

UBS AG cut roughly a third of its Americas investment banking and capital markets group this week, including 35 senior managing directors, three sources close to the matter said. A UBS spokeswoman confirmed the layoffs of the managing directors, which occ
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
UBS lays off 35 senior bankers in the Americas

UBS lays off 35 senior bankers in the Americas

UBS AG cut roughly a third of its Americas investment banking and capital markets group this week, including 35 senior managing directors, three sources close to the matter said. A UBS spokeswoman confirmed the layoffs of the managing directors, which occ
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
UBS lays off 35 senior bankers in the Americas

UBS lays off 35 senior bankers in the Americas

UBS AG cut roughly a third of its Americas investment banking and capital markets group this week, including 35 senior managing directors, three sources close to the matter said. A UBS spokeswoman confirmed the layoffs of the managing directors, which occ
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Judicial probe demanded

Judicial probe demanded

The journalist fraternity on Saturday held a protest demonstration against the killing of another working journalist in Balochistan, demanding for judicial probe into the brutal murder of Mahmood Afridi and tribal journalist Malik Mumtaz. The protest was
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Judicial probe demanded

Judicial probe demanded

The journalist fraternity on Saturday held a protest demonstration against the killing of another working journalist in Balochistan, demanding for judicial probe into the brutal murder of Mahmood Afridi and tribal journalist Malik Mumtaz. The protest was
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
February 24 blackouts: initial findings hold Discos, KESC responsible

February 24 blackouts: initial findings hold Discos, KESC responsible

A committee constituted by the Ministry of Water and Power under the chairmanship of Member Power Wapda to investigate countrywide electricity blackout on February 24, 2013 is yet to finalise its report but initial findings hold Distribution Companies (Di
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
February 24 blackouts: initial findings hold Discos, KESC responsible

February 24 blackouts: initial findings hold Discos, KESC responsible

A committee constituted by the Ministry of Water and Power under the chairmanship of Member Power Wapda to investigate countrywide electricity blackout on February 24, 2013 is yet to finalise its report but initial findings hold Distribution Companies (Di
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
February 24 blackouts: initial findings hold Discos, KESC responsible

February 24 blackouts: initial findings hold Discos, KESC responsible

A committee constituted by the Ministry of Water and Power under the chairmanship of Member Power Wapda to investigate countrywide electricity blackout on February 24, 2013 is yet to finalise its report but initial findings hold Distribution Companies (Di
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Increase in POL prices withdrawn

Increase in POL prices withdrawn

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has withdrawn the recent increase in petroleum prices with immediate effect, which would have an impact of around Rs 4.5 billion on revenue. The Prime Minister issued these instructions after a meeting with Minister for F
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Increase in POL prices withdrawn

Increase in POL prices withdrawn

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has withdrawn the recent increase in petroleum prices with immediate effect, which would have an impact of around Rs 4.5 billion on revenue. The Prime Minister issued these instructions after a meeting with Minister for F
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Increase in POL prices withdrawn

Increase in POL prices withdrawn

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has withdrawn the recent increase in petroleum prices with immediate effect, which would have an impact of around Rs 4.5 billion on revenue. The Prime Minister issued these instructions after a meeting with Minister for F
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Raymond Davis sentenced to two-year jail term

Raymond Davis sentenced to two-year jail term

A former CIA contractor who triggered an international incident in 2011 when he killed two men in Pakistan pleaded guilty on Friday to assaulting a Colorado man in a dispute over a parking spot, prosecutors said. Raymond Allen Davis entered the plea in Do
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Raymond Davis sentenced to two-year jail term

Raymond Davis sentenced to two-year jail term

A former CIA contractor who triggered an international incident in 2011 when he killed two men in Pakistan pleaded guilty on Friday to assaulting a Colorado man in a dispute over a parking spot, prosecutors said. Raymond Allen Davis entered the plea in Do
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Judge cuts Apple award versus Samsung, sets new damages trial

Judge cuts Apple award versus Samsung, sets new damages trial

Apple Inc had a major setback in its ongoing mobile patents battle with Samsung Electronics on Friday, as a federal judge slashed a $1.05 billion jury award by more than 40 percent and set a new trial to determine damages.
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Judge cuts Apple award versus Samsung, sets new damages trial

Judge cuts Apple award versus Samsung, sets new damages trial

Apple Inc had a major setback in its ongoing mobile patents battle with Samsung Electronics on Friday, as a federal judge slashed a $1.05 billion jury award by more than 40 percent and set a new trial to determine damages.
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (March 02, 2013) and the forecast for Sunday (March 03, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 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 (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 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 (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 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 (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steadier trend

THE RUPEE: steadier trend

Persistent firmness seen on the open market as the rupee-dollar parity rate was unchanged in the process of trading, dealers said on Saturday, dealers said. The rupee held the overnight levels against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 99.00 and Rs 9
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steadier trend

THE RUPEE: steadier trend

Persistent firmness seen on the open market as the rupee-dollar parity rate was unchanged in the process of trading, dealers said on Saturday, dealers said. The rupee held the overnight levels against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 99.00 and Rs 9
Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 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 (March 02, 2013).

Published 03 Mar, 2013 12:00am
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