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Print - 2015-04-04
TSX rises as US data, energy shares offer support

TSX rises as US data, energy shares offer support

Canada's main stock index rose on Thursday as shares of energy producers held on to gains despite falling oil prices, while most other major sectors were lifted by positive US economic data. Oil prices dropped as Iran and world powers reached a preliminar
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Sahiwal, Jhang universities: bills introduced in Punjab Assembly

Sahiwal, Jhang universities: bills introduced in Punjab Assembly

Two bills, the University of Sahiwal Bill 2015 and the University of Jhang Bill, were introduced in the 13th session of the Punjab Assembly here on Friday. The bills have been sent to parliamentary committees for further deliberation.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Stocks close higher

Stocks close higher

The Karachi share market added another 282 points to the 100-index Friday on the back of what equity analysts said local institutional support. Having made a net buying of $11.92 million Thursday, foreign investors again appeared as net sellers of $2.62 m
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Stocks close higher

Stocks close higher

The Karachi share market added another 282 points to the 100-index Friday on the back of what equity analysts said local institutional support. Having made a net buying of $11.92 million Thursday, foreign investors again appeared as net sellers of $2.62 m
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Stocks close higher

Stocks close higher

The Karachi share market added another 282 points to the 100-index Friday on the back of what equity analysts said local institutional support. Having made a net buying of $11.92 million Thursday, foreign investors again appeared as net sellers of $2.62 m
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
BRIndex30 gains 439.34 points

BRIndex30 gains 439.34 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 17,739.47 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 18,199.84 points and an intraday low of 17,744.50 points and closed at 18,178.81 points which was 439.34 points or 2.48 pe
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
BRIndex30 gains 439.34 points

BRIndex30 gains 439.34 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 17,739.47 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 18,199.84 points and an intraday low of 17,744.50 points and closed at 18,178.81 points which was 439.34 points or 2.48 pe
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
TAC activated; takes up budget proposals today

TAC activated; takes up budget proposals today

The Ministry of Finance has activated the Tax Advisory Council which will meet here on Saturday (April 4) to give input for budget preparation (2015-16), specifically focusing on new taxation measures, broadening of tax base and suggest suitable amendment
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (April 03, 2015).

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
TAC activated; takes up budget proposals today

TAC activated; takes up budget proposals today

The Ministry of Finance has activated the Tax Advisory Council which will meet here on Saturday (April 4) to give input for budget preparation (2015-16), specifically focusing on new taxation measures, broadening of tax base and suggest suitable amendment
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
TAC activated; takes up budget proposals today

TAC activated; takes up budget proposals today

The Ministry of Finance has activated the Tax Advisory Council which will meet here on Saturday (April 4) to give input for budget preparation (2015-16), specifically focusing on new taxation measures, broadening of tax base and suggest suitable amendment
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
DG IB's term extended by one year

DG IB's term extended by one year

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday extended Director General of Intelligence Bureau Aftab Sultan's term in office by one year. Following the extension, the contract of Aftab Sultan will now end on April 2, 2016.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
DG IB's term extended by one year

DG IB's term extended by one year

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday extended Director General of Intelligence Bureau Aftab Sultan's term in office by one year. Following the extension, the contract of Aftab Sultan will now end on April 2, 2016.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
The Yemen crisis: Pakistan and Turkey on the same page

The Yemen crisis: Pakistan and Turkey on the same page

Pakistan and Turkey while voicing concern on the overthrow of a legitimate government of Mansour Hadi on Friday said they were willing to work together for a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Yemen.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: stable trend

THE RUPEE: stable trend

Firmness prevailed on the money market on Friday as the rupee held the overnight levels against the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
The Yemen crisis: Pakistan and Turkey on the same page

The Yemen crisis: Pakistan and Turkey on the same page

Pakistan and Turkey while voicing concern on the overthrow of a legitimate government of Mansour Hadi on Friday said they were willing to work together for a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Yemen.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: stable trend

THE RUPEE: stable trend

Firmness prevailed on the money market on Friday as the rupee held the overnight levels against the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Xi's visit postponed

Xi's visit postponed

The visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pakistan has once again been postponed; but the reason behind this postponement is the Middle East unrest, it was learnt. According to sources privy to the development, the Chinese President was expected to arr
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Xi's visit postponed

Xi's visit postponed

The visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pakistan has once again been postponed; but the reason behind this postponement is the Middle East unrest, it was learnt. According to sources privy to the development, the Chinese President was expected to arr
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Yemeni fighters repel Houthis in Aden after arms drop

Yemeni fighters repel Houthis in Aden after arms drop

Fighters loyal to Yemen's president pushed Houthi fighters back from central Aden on Friday after they were reinforced with weapons parachuted into their beleaguered section of the southern port city by Saudi-led warplanes. The military setback for the Sh
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (April 03, 2015).

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Yemeni fighters repel Houthis in Aden after arms drop

Yemeni fighters repel Houthis in Aden after arms drop

Fighters loyal to Yemen's president pushed Houthi fighters back from central Aden on Friday after they were reinforced with weapons parachuted into their beleaguered section of the southern port city by Saudi-led warplanes. The military setback for the Sh
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (April 03, 2015).

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
More citizens evacuated

More citizens evacuated

Nearly 200 of Pakistanis from war-torn Yemen evacuated on Friday. There were tears and relieved smiles at Islamabad's Benazir Bhutto International Airport as the specially chartered Pakistan International Airlines plane arrived with the 176 evacuees. More
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
More citizens evacuated

More citizens evacuated

Nearly 200 of Pakistanis from war-torn Yemen evacuated on Friday. There were tears and relieved smiles at Islamabad's Benazir Bhutto International Airport as the specially chartered Pakistan International Airlines plane arrived with the 176 evacuees. More
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (April 03, 2015)

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Another face-off between MQM and PTI workers sparks tension

Another face-off between MQM and PTI workers sparks tension

Political temperature heated up for the second time in a day between MQM and PTI workers who faced off each other in Karimabad area, prompting police to intervene, Aaj News reported. A large number of charged activists destroyed PTI election camp in Karim
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (April 03, 2015).

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Embezzlement of funds: NAB KP arrests three FDMA officials

Embezzlement of funds: NAB KP arrests three FDMA officials

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday arrested Arshad Khan, former director general Fata Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) and presently posted as Additional Secretary Home and Tribal Affairs Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Mother, two kids killed as rock falls on house

Mother, two kids killed as rock falls on house

Three persons including two children of a family were killed when a big chunk of rock fell on their house in Chamla area here on Friday. Chamla police said the house collapsed under the massive chunk of rock in Amlok Dara area of Chamla, killing three fam
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (April 03, 2015).

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Lal Masjid case: Musharraf moves IHC

Lal Masjid case: Musharraf moves IHC

Former President General Musharraf (Retd) filed a petition before Islamabad High Court challenging the non bailable arrest warrants issued by Additional Sessions Judge Islamabad Wajid Ali for his protracted absence from proceedings of court.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (April 03, 2015).

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Joint Group Sichuan delegates visit PBIT office

Joint Group Sichuan delegates visit PBIT office

A delegation from Joint Group Sichuan, China led by its President Bai Shun, accompanied by Technical Director Bai Shijun, agriculture expert Chen Yang, Market Developing Department business manager Ma Qiuyun visited the office of Punjab Board of Investmen
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (April 03, 2015) and the forecast for Saturday (April 04, 2015).

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Apparel sector: stakeholders plead for zero-rated status in FY16 budget

Apparel sector: stakeholders plead for zero-rated status in FY16 budget

All the four stakeholders of apparel textile sector have proposed to the government to give them zero-rated status in the upcoming budget 2015-16 to promote and bring good investment in the sector. According to the budget proposals submitted to the Minist
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on March 31, 2014.

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Fazl meets Shahbaz

Fazl meets Shahbaz

Leader of Jamiat Ulema Islam (F) Maulana Fazalur Rehman called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here Friday. Matters of mutual interest, political affairs and overall situation of the country were discussed in the meeting. Speaking on the
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on March 31, 2014.

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Kharif crops IRSA allocates 71.26MAF water to provinces

Kharif crops IRSA allocates 71.26MAF water to provinces

The Indus River System Authority has allocated 71.26 MAF water to provinces for sowing and growing Kharif crops from 1st April to 30th September 2015. Punjab Irrigation consultant Eng. M.H. Siddiqui told Business Recorder here on Friday that there
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on March 31, 2014.

Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PU Book Fair: over 45,000 books sold on first day

PU Book Fair: over 45,000 books sold on first day

Over 45,000 books were sold on the first day of Pakistan's largest book fair being organised by the Punjab University administration at the New Campus. On the second day, journalists including Ataur Rehman, Dr Ajmal Niazi, Najam Wali Khan, Mian Habibullah
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Royal Palm Rose Flower Show begins today

Royal Palm Rose Flower Show begins today

The annual Royal Palm Rose Flower Show 2015 begins at the Royal Palm Flowers arena on Saturday. The show, which is expected to draw in flower lovers, breeders and the public members, lasts for over two days, with the official opening being scheduled for A
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Sri Lankan President due on April 5

Sri Lankan President due on April 5

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena will arrived on a three-day state visit tomorrow (Sunday) for holding talks with Pakistani leadership on bilateral issue. According to Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam, this will be the first visit by the
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Two schemes under BISP await BoD's nod

Two schemes under BISP await BoD's nod

The board of directors of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has to decide the fate of two key programmes - Waseela-e-Rozgar and Waseela-e Haq. The management has currently put on hold these two programmes citing operational reasons and redesigni
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Joint session summoned on April 6

Joint session summoned on April 6

The President Islamic Republic of Pakistan has summoned the Majlis-e- Shoora (Parliament) to meet in Joint Sitting in Parliament House, Islamabad on 6th April, 2015 at 11:00 am. The President has summoned the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) in exercise of th
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Shops in Empress Mall: ballot held

Shops in Empress Mall: ballot held

The balloting of shops in the Empress Mall, a commercial project of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), was conducted here on Friday. The project is being constructed in place of Old Shahabuddin Market in Saddar area. Addressing on the occasion, K
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
143,368 people to go to Hajj this year

143,368 people to go to Hajj this year

As many as 143,368 people will go to Saudi Arabia for performing Hajj this year and applications for fulfilling this important Islamic obligation would be received from April 15 to 23. The Hajj policy 2015 was presented on Friday in the National Assembly
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
2,050 'ghost' employees identified in KMC & KWSB

2,050 'ghost' employees identified in KMC & KWSB

Administrator Karachi Saqib Ahmed Soomro said here on Friday that as many as 1800 ghost employees have been identified in Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's (KMC) education department and 250 others in Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KWSB) and, as such, t
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Ukraine to increase trade volume: envoy

Ukraine to increase trade volume: envoy

The ambassador of Ukraine in Islamabad, Volodymyr Lakomov, on Friday observed that nearly 70 percent of his compatriots now favoured European Union from earlier 50 percent, also expressing his country's determination to double the volume of trade with Pak
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PUC, allied bodies observe Youm-e-Yakjehti

PUC, allied bodies observe Youm-e-Yakjehti

Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) and its allied organisation Wafaqul Masajid Pakistan on Friday observed "Youm-e-Yakjehti" across the country to show solidarity with the brotherly country. Addressing the participants of the "Youm-e-Yakjehti" the speakers said
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
GCU pays tribute to Dr Leitner

GCU pays tribute to Dr Leitner

The Government College University on Friday held a ceremony to pay tribute to its founder principal and Hungarian national, Dr Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner (1840-1899), in collaboration with the Hungarian Embassy.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Shahbaz reviews implementation of steps under NAP

Shahbaz reviews implementation of steps under NAP

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Friday chaired meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee to review the detailed implementation of measures being taken under the National Action Plan to eradicate terrorism.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
'PML-Q will be reorganised'

'PML-Q will be reorganised'

Provincial President PML Sindh Haleem Adil Shaikh along with other party leaders called on Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) President and former Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and senior central leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhry Pa
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Computerisation of land record: Sindh seeks Punjab's help

Computerisation of land record: Sindh seeks Punjab's help

A delegation of senior officials led by Senior Member of the Sindh Board of Revenue Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui visited the office of the Board of Revenue, Punjab, here on Friday, and requested for land record computerisation for Sindh so that the land mafia co
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Around 14.83 million cotton bales reach ginneries

Around 14.83 million cotton bales reach ginneries

Seed cotton (Phutti) equivalent to 14.83 million or 14,838,605 bales have reached ginneries across Pakistan till April 1, 2015, depicting an increase in arrivals by 10.85 percent compared to corresponding period of last year.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Sarwar welcomes formation of JC

Sarwar welcomes formation of JC

A former governor and senior member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Friday welcomed the formation of the judicial commission, terming it a symbol of victory for the party. Mohammad Sarwar claimed that the rigging in the 2013 general elections soon woul
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Milk processing industry has bright future: PDA Chairman

Milk processing industry has bright future: PDA Chairman

A growing number of quality conscious people are propelling a growth of 10-15 percent annually in Pakistan's milk processing industry and hence in the years ahead this vital sector has a bright future.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
China bank deposit insurance could tilt competitive landscape

China bank deposit insurance could tilt competitive landscape

China's newly announced deposit insurance scheme could pressure margins at struggling state-owned banking giants, but the country's small lenders still have their work cut out to take market share from the big players. China's cabinet announced on Tuesday
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PIA clarification

PIA clarification

This refers to the "misstatement" of PIA Captain Suhail Baluch that appeared in a section of the press regarding the recently announced National Aviation Policy 2015. The statement is malicious and misleading and is an attempt to spread disinformation.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Unilever Pakistan launches direct debit receivables solution

Unilever Pakistan launches direct debit receivables solution

Unilever launched a direct debit receivables solution structured by Citibank N.A., Pakistan. The cash management solution enables Unilever to initiate fund collection from Pakistan's four largest banks - UBL, Habib Metropolitan, Meezan Bank and Allied Ban
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Shaheed Hakim Said memorial lecture held

Shaheed Hakim Said memorial lecture held

Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said memorial lecture was held on the theme "Social services of Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said," presided over by Sadia Rashid, Chancellor Hamdard University at Bait al-Hikmah auditorium, Madinat-ul-Hikmah, Karachi.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
CI&I seizes 9 more ISAF containers carrying hazardous chemical

CI&I seizes 9 more ISAF containers carrying hazardous chemical

Cargos from eight ISAF retrograde containers were stolen while Customs Intelligence & Investigation (CI&I)-FBR, Karachi claimed to have seized some nine more ISAF containers, carrying hazardous chemical at Port Qasim area. This was stated by Asif Margoob
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
FPCCI to attend Global Exhibition on Services in India

FPCCI to attend Global Exhibition on Services in India

The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) will participate in "Global Exhibition on Services" being organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to be held from April 23 to 25, in New Delhi, India.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Advisory for Yemeni citizens

Advisory for Yemeni citizens

Consul General of Yemen in Karachi, Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig has advised all Yemeni citizens visiting Pakistan to report their details to Yemen Consulate General in Karachi and Yemen Embassy in Islamabad with their passport particulars and contacts in order
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
CIMA, ICAP sign MoU

CIMA, ICAP sign MoU

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on April 3, at the ICAP House Karachi. The MoU was signed by Charles Tilley, CEO of CIMA and Yaco
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
FPCCI urges govt to devise horticulture export policy

FPCCI urges govt to devise horticulture export policy

Chairman of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry's (FPCCI) Standing Committee on Horticulture and Agricultural, Ahmad Jawad, has demanded of the government to formulate horticulture export policy on the pattern of textile policy and in
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Fishermen successfully release common bottlenose dolphin into waters

Fishermen successfully release common bottlenose dolphin into waters

Fishermen have released a common bottlenose dolphin unhurt back into waters about 100 kilometres South of Kund Malir, along Balochistan coast. Fishermen entangled the bottlenose dolphin in their tuna gillnet in offshore waters. Dolphins and whales are kno
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Aon, Manchester United launch 'United, we go higher'

Aon, Manchester United launch 'United, we go higher'

Aon Plc, the leading global provider of risk management and human resource consulting and outsourcing, together with Manchester United, announced the launch of their first complimentary personal accident cover in Pakistan - "United, we go higher".
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Irfan Patel appointed Chairman FPCCI body

Irfan Patel appointed Chairman FPCCI body

Irfan Patel Chief Executive of Global Associates and Chairman of Patel Hospital & Patel Foundation has been appointed as Chairman of FPCCI Standing Committee on Housing and Construction Industry for the year 2015.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
China car giant SAIC records 12.8 percent profit rise in 2014

China car giant SAIC records 12.8 percent profit rise in 2014

China's largest automaker, SAIC Motor, said net profit rose 12.8 percent last year on strong passenger car sales but gains were stunted by slower growth in the world's number two economy. The Shanghai-based firm said net profit was 27.97 billion yuan ($4.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
South Korea pursues talks with North over Kaesong wage hike

South Korea pursues talks with North over Kaesong wage hike

South Korea said Friday it will push for talks in the coming week with the North over their Kaesong joint industrial zone, after reports Pyongyang has taken fresh steps to unilaterally implement a wage hike. The North announced last month that it would ra
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Myanmar's trade deficit jumps 88 percent

Myanmar's trade deficit jumps 88 percent

Myanmar's trade deficit jumped 88 percent in the fiscal year that ended on March 31, driven by rapid economic expansion in the formerly military-ruled country, state media and a Commerce Ministry official said on Thursday. Myanmar's economy was held back
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Turkish Prime Minister vows continuity in economic management

Turkish Prime Minister vows continuity in economic management

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Thursday there would be no continuity problem in the management of the economy after June's parliamentary election, apparently seeking to reassure investors over potential changes to the cabinet.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Kraft Foods emails lay out plan to depress US wheat prices: CFTC

Kraft Foods emails lay out plan to depress US wheat prices: CFTC

Emails between former senior executives at Kraft Foods, including its chief financial officer and a top procurement director, are among the evidence in a US lawsuit accusing the company and Mondelez International of manipulating wheat prices.
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Mexico City denies 007 film killed businesses

Mexico City denies 007 film killed businesses

Mexico City's government denied on Thursday that local businesses were hurt when James Bond descended on the capital to film scenes for the next 007 movie in the historic center. The local small business chamber of commerce, Canacope, complained this week
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Chile's Palestino win Palestinian fans world-wide

Chile's Palestino win Palestinian fans world-wide

Palestino, a Chilean football team long down on their luck, are playing for the first time in 36 years in the Copa Libertadores, the top club tournament in Latin America, cheered on by ecstatic Palestinians world-wide. The Santiago-based club's qualificat
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Wall Street climbs after two-day decline; jobless data boosts

Wall Street climbs after two-day decline; jobless data boosts

US stocks bounced on Thursday after two days of declines following encouraging data on the labour market, but mixed data this week kept uncertainty high before Friday's key payrolls report. The S&P consumer discretionary index, up 0.7 percent, was among t
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Chelsea ready for final push towards title

Chelsea ready for final push towards title

Chelsea have stuttered in their progress towards the Premier League title recently but Jose Mourinho's side can take a significant step towards being crowned champions with victory over Stoke on Saturday. The visit of Mark Hughes' team to Stamford Bridge
Published 04 Apr, 2015 12:00am
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