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Archive - 2011-03-20
Syria protesters set fire to courthouse
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Syria protesters set fire to courthouse

DARAA: Hundreds of protesters set alight to the courthouse, other buildings and cars in the southern Syrian town of Dara
Published 20 Mar, 2011 09:42pm
15 killed in Karachi violence
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15 killed in Karachi violence

KARACHI: 15 people killed and six were injured in separate incidents Aaj TV reported on Sunday. According to the police
Published 20 Mar, 2011 05:50pm
Dubai economy grew by 2.2pc in 2010
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Dubai economy grew by 2.2pc in 2010

DUBAI: Dubai's economy is expected to have grown by around 2.2 percent in real terms last year, emerging from a similar
Published 20 Mar, 2011 03:44pm
Roadside bombs kill four in Baghdad
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Roadside bombs kill four in Baghdad

BAGHDAD: Roadside bombs in the Iraqi capital have killed four people, including two soldiers, and wounded more than 20 o
Published 20 Mar, 2011 09:44am
Obama woos Brazil as Libya looms
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Obama woos Brazil as Libya looms

RIO DE JANEIRO: US President Barack Obama will address Brazilian people in a speech Sunday hailing the country's global
Published 20 Mar, 2011 07:55am
Britain pounds Libya from air and sea
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Britain pounds Libya from air and sea

LONDON: Britain bombarded Libya with missiles from air and sea as multinational forces launched military action, with Pr
Published 20 Mar, 2011 05:36am
China remains focused on inflation
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China remains focused on inflation

BEIJING: China will stay focused on stifling inflation even as global economic uncertainties multiply, Chinese Vice Prem
Published 20 Mar, 2011 05:32am
Former US Secretary of State dies

Former US Secretary of State dies

Former US Secretary of State Warren Christopher, who helped bring peace to Bosnia and negotiated the release of American hostages in Iran, died in California at age 85, news media reported. Christopher "passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at his
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Western Union offers no fee money transfers to Japan

Western Union offers no fee money transfers to Japan

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payment services, in co-operation with its Agents, has activated a limited-time "No Transfer Fee" programme for money-transfers sent to Japan from participating Agent locations around the world.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Yemen seethes as death toll climbs to 52

Yemen seethes as death toll climbs to 52

Yemenis seethed with anger as medics raised the death toll from a sniper attack on protesters to 52 and thousands rallied on Saturday despite a state of emergency imposed by the autocratic regime. "We will not leave until the fall of the butcher," demonst
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Obama gives limited backing for Brazil's UN ambition

Obama gives limited backing for Brazil's UN ambition

US President Barack Obama said on Saturday he supported Brazil's "extraordinary" rise on the world stage but stopped short of backing its long-sought bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. At the start of a five-day trip to Latin
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US student quits over 'appalling' Japan rant

US student quits over 'appalling' Japan rant

A US student whose "appalling" anti-Asian and anti-Japanese rant went viral on YouTube announced Friday she was quitting college, after receiving death threats. The University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) undergraduate said the video had led to "th
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
50 rockets launched from Gaza into Israel, 8 wounded

50 rockets launched from Gaza into Israel, 8 wounded

Violence between Israel and militants of the Hamas movement flared on Saturday after nearly 50 mortar shells from the Gaza Strip landed in southern Israeli communities. Israeli warplanes and tanks responded, firing missiles and tank shells at four targets
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Clinton warns Iran over meddling in Persian Gulf

Clinton warns Iran over meddling in Persian Gulf

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton warned Iran on Saturday to stop meddling in Bahrain and other Arab states in the Persian Gulf, but also called on the kingdom's leaders not to use force against anti-government protesters. Clinton said the Unit
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Thousands rally against Serbia government

Thousands rally against Serbia government

Thousands of anti-government protesters have rallied in a central Serbian town to demand the government call early elections over the deep economic crisis. About 7,000 people gathered Saturday in Cacak. Organisers say similar protests will be held through
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Fire rages through refugee camp in India, 21 dead

Fire rages through refugee camp in India, 21 dead

Officials say a fire raged through a refugee camp in north-eastern India, killing 21 people and injuring about 100. Police Superintendent Darlong says winds whipped the fire into a massive blaze that swept across the Nifingpara camp in Tripura state for t
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Thousands flee post-poll violence in Abidjan

Thousands flee post-poll violence in Abidjan

Thousands of residents of Ivory Coast's economic capital streamed into bus stations Saturday to flee deadly violence in Abidjan as the country's post-election crisis deepened. The exodus caps a bloody week in which strongman Laurent Gbagbo, who has refuse
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Thai Prime Minister wins no-confidence vote

Thai Prime Minister wins no-confidence vote

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva survived a no-confidence motion on Saturday brought by opposition lawmakers seeking to inflict damage ahead of upcoming elections. Abhisit won the vote following a four-day censure debate, in which the opposition Puea
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Afghan Christian flees to Europe

Afghan Christian flees to Europe

An Afghan Red Cross worker who was jailed and faced a possible death sentence for converting to Christianity has fled the country after being freed, friends and Christian charities said Saturday. Friends of Musa Sayed, a 45-year-old father of six who conv
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Thousands in Iraq protest against Saudis in Bahrain

Thousands in Iraq protest against Saudis in Bahrain

Thousands of Iraqis protested in the southern oil hub of Basra on Saturday against the presence of Saudi troops in Bahrain, which has highlighted Iraq's own sectarian divide after years of war. Anger has been mounting among Shias in Iraq, Lebanon and Iran
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Two Nato soldiers, guard killed in Afghan shooting

Two Nato soldiers, guard killed in Afghan shooting

Two foreign soldiers and a security guard were killed in a shooting in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, sparking an investigation, the Nato-led force said. Nato's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said it was probing the incident, but did no
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Six firemen killed in helicopter crash in Spain

Six firemen killed in helicopter crash in Spain

Six firemen were killed and one injured in eastern Spain on Saturday when their helicopter crashed as they were travelling to extinguish a blaze, regional authorities said. The accident occurred near the town of Teruel in the Aragon region, some 400 kilom
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan end Australia run, Bangladesh crash out

Pakistan end Australia run, Bangladesh crash out

Paceman Umar Gul claimed three victims as Pakistan beat Australia by four wickets on Saturday, ending the defending champions' unbeaten 34-match World Cup run and capturing top spot in Group A. Pakistan dismissed Australia for 176 - their lowest World Cup
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan end Australia run, Bangladesh crash out

Pakistan end Australia run, Bangladesh crash out

Paceman Umar Gul claimed three victims as Pakistan beat Australia by four wickets on Saturday, ending the defending champions' unbeaten 34-match World Cup run and capturing top spot in Group A. Pakistan dismissed Australia for 176 - their lowest World Cup
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Red-faced Afridi thrilled to beat Australia

Red-faced Afridi thrilled to beat Australia

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi praised his bowlers for his side's momentous World Cup win over Australia, but admitted shamefacedly that he got out to an irresponsible shot in the run chase. "We made some good plans against these guys and I think the boys
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Okara Seniors, Sialkot Seniors Stallion win

Okara Seniors, Sialkot Seniors Stallion win

Two more matches were decided in 13th National Seniors Cricket Cup, as Okara Seniors and Sialkot Seniors Stallion earned full points in North and Central Punjab Zone. In Central Punjab Zone's Group-A, Okara Senior proved too smart for Lahore Shaheen at Mo
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
West Indies' Bishoo honours dad's dying wish

West Indies' Bishoo honours dad's dying wish

West Indies leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo said he fulfilled his father's dying wish when he made his World Cup debut. The 25-year-old Guyana player, who took 3-34 in Thursday's defeat to England, revealed that when his father Mohanlal died 17 years ago, his
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Late Berbatov goal gives United five-point lead

Late Berbatov goal gives United five-point lead

Dimitar Berbatov gave Manchester United a dramatic 1-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers on Saturday as closest challengers Arsenal lost ground in the Premier League title race despite salvaging a 2-2 draw at West Bromwich Albion.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Wozniacki demolishes Sharapova to reach final

Wozniacki demolishes Sharapova to reach final

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki blasted her way into the Indian Wells final on Friday, allowing three-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova just one service hold in a ruthless display. World number one Wozniacki demolished her Russian opponent 6-1, 6-2 in fr
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
South Africa knock Bangladesh out of World Cup

South Africa knock Bangladesh out of World Cup

Lonwabo Tsotsobe grabbed 3-14 on his World Cup debut as mighty South Africa sent Bangladesh crashing out of the tournament with a 206-run victory on Saturday. Jacques Kallis made 69 and Faf du Plessis hit a run-a-ball 52 to lift South Africa to 284-8 afte
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shakib says 'sorry'

Shakib says 'sorry'

A simple "sorry" from captain Shakib Al Hasan summed up Bangladesh's World Cup campaign which had begun with such high hopes but were mercilessly dashed by South Africa on Saturday.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Tikolo 'Gandhi' of Kenyan cricket, says captain

Tikolo 'Gandhi' of Kenyan cricket, says captain

Kenya captain Jimmy Kamande compared veteran team-mate Steve Tikolo to Gandhi. "We call him Gandhi," the Kenyan skipper said Saturday, comparing Tikolo's contribution to Kenyan cricket with that of Mahatma Gandhi, who was instrumental in India gaining ind
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Dhoni urges India to learn from mistakes

Dhoni urges India to learn from mistakes

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni wants his side to learn the harsh lessons from defeat by South Africa and a tie with England as their thoughts turn to the World Cup quarter-finals. South Africa's crushing 206-run victory over Bangladesh in Dhaka on Sat
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Obama budget would worsen deficits: CBO report

Obama budget would worsen deficits: CBO report

In a blow to President Barack Obama, an independent analysis released on Friday found that his latest budget proposal would worsen the country's fiscal situation over the coming decade.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cyprus Central Bank opposes planned bank tax

Cyprus Central Bank opposes planned bank tax

Cyprus' Central Bank governor said on Saturday that he opposes a government plan to tax bank deposits aimed at shoring up the island's fiscal deficit. Athanasios Orphanides said that the plan would weaken Cyprus' large financial sector and increase risk a
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Former Goldman programmer gets 8 years for code theft

Former Goldman programmer gets 8 years for code theft

A former Goldman Sachs Group Inc computer programmer was sentenced to eight years in prison on Friday for stealing secret code used in the Wall Street bank's valuable high-frequency trading system. Sergey Aleynikov, was arrested by the FBI and charged in
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Libya says may give oil deals to friendly nations

Libya says may give oil deals to friendly nations

Libya is considering offering oil block contracts directly to China, India and other nations it sees as friends in its month-long conflict with rebels, Libya's top oil official said on Saturday. Oil companies have pulled out staff and shut operations in t
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Greek asset sales can cut debt 20 percent

Greek asset sales can cut debt 20 percent

Greece's ambitious plan to raise 50 billion euros ($70.8 billion) from asset sales in 2012-15 can help reduce its debt mountain by 20 percent, its finance minister said in a newspaper interview on Saturday. Last month Greece agreed with its international
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US supports rise of Brazil's economy, says Obama

US supports rise of Brazil's economy, says Obama

President Barack welcomed Brazil's rise as an economic power and said the United States would be an eager customer for its oil exports as he opened a Latin America tour Saturday against the backdrop of an escalating Western military showdown with Libya's
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US hopes geopolitics can help land India jet deal

US hopes geopolitics can help land India jet deal

Two US aerospace firms are jostling with global rivals to win a $11-12 billion Indian fighter jet contract, hoping a nascent US-India strategic partnership can help seal the deal. As defence contracts go, Delhi's bid to replace 126 ageing MiG fighters is
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
UAE's Etisalat walks away from $12 billion Zain deal

UAE's Etisalat walks away from $12 billion Zain deal

UAE telecom firm Etisalat scrapped on Saturday its $12 billion offer to buy a controlling stake in Kuwaiti rival Zain, citing Zain's divided board, extended due diligence and regional unrest. The Gulf's largest telecom firm offered last year to buy a 46-p
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Japan to ease monetary policy further: Roubini

Japan to ease monetary policy further: Roubini

Nouriel Roubini, best known for predicting the US housing meltdown, said he expects Japan's central bank to ease monetary policy further by buying more government debt in the wake of the earthquake. Roubini, one of Wall Street's most closely followed econ
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Japan halts sale of food from near Fukushima

Japan halts sale of food from near Fukushima

Japan has halted sales of food products from near a crippled nuclear plant because of contamination by a radioactive element which can pose a short-term health risk, the UN atomic agency said on Saturday. In what it called another "critical" measure to co
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Putin offers Japanese companies stakes in gas fields

Putin offers Japanese companies stakes in gas fields

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Sunday offered Japanese companies stakes in two major Siberian gas fields which hold total reserves of about 3.2 trillion cubic metres. Putin, visiting Sakhalin island where Russia's has its only liquefied natural
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
China lends $1.4 billion for Buenos Aires subway

China lends $1.4 billion for Buenos Aires subway

China will lend the city of Buenos Aires $1.4 billion to build a new subway line using Chinese technology, leading Argentine newspaper Clarin reported on Saturday. The 15-year loan includes a five-year grace period. Clarin said the interest rate was expec
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Hyundai recalls 190,000 cars in US

Hyundai recalls 190,000 cars in US

South Korea's largest automaker, Hyundai Motor Co, has recalled 190,000 cars with faulty airbags in the United States, a news agency report said Saturday. Hyundai recalled 190,000 Elantra passenger cars sold between 2006 and 2008 in the US as they have de
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Yen falls after G7 intervenes, traders eye 80 level

Yen falls after G7 intervenes, traders eye 80 level

Investors betting on a sustained decline in the Japanese currency could be disappointed after the Group of Seven on Friday launched its first co-ordinated currency market intervention since 2000 and pledged to do more if needed to rein in a soaring yen.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Euribor rates up as Japan woes muddy ECB rate plans

Euribor rates up as Japan woes muddy ECB rate plans

Key euro-priced bank-to-bank lending rates rose on Friday as debate intensified whether Japan's quake and nuclear troubles could see the ECB delay its rate hike plans following its part in joint G7 FX intervention. The dramatic events in Japan over the la
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Russian rouble firms

Russian rouble firms

The Russian rouble firmed in early official trade on Friday to a weighted average for tomorrow's settlement of 28.4763 per dollar compared with 28.7422 in the previous session. Versus the euro, the rouble strengthened slightly to a weighted average for to
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
African currency's outlook

African currency's outlook

Kenya's shilling is likely to stabilise next week after a dramatic slide to a lifetime low, although its Ugandan counterpart, also on the ropes, looks set to slump further into record territory, players say.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Canadian dollar gains fade versus yen

Canadian dollar gains fade versus yen

The Canadian dollar finished little changed against the greenback on Friday, and the early gains it made against the yen on G7 central bank intervention faded a bit as the session wore on. The currency took tame domestic inflation data in stride, and attr
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Speculators boost net yen long contracts

Speculators boost net yen long contracts

Currency speculators boosted bets in favour of the Japanese yen in the latest week, data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission showed on Friday. Data showed net yen longs rose to 30,230 contracts from last week's 16,656. Analysts expect longs on t
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Intesa, Ferrero back Italian control of Parmalat

Intesa, Ferrero back Italian control of Parmalat

Intesa Sanpaolo said it could team up with Ferrero, maker of Nutella, to help keep Italy's biggest listed food group Parmalat in Italian hands, while the government moved to ward off foreign bids. The traditionally media-shy Ferrero group said it was clos
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CVC set to buy Kabel BW in Europe's biggest buy-out

CVC set to buy Kabel BW in Europe's biggest buy-out

Private equity firm CVC is set to seal Europe's biggest leveraged buyout of the year, offering 2.95 billion euros ($4.17 billion) for German cable operator Kabel Baden Wuerttemberg. The offer for the country's third-largest cable company appeared to beat
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Siemens to revamp industry division

Siemens to revamp industry division

Siemens, Europe's biggest engineering group, plans to restructure its industry division and to completely dissolve one of its sub-divisions by the fourth quarter, a German magazine reported.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Wisconsin judge blocks governor's union-busting bill

Wisconsin judge blocks governor's union-busting bill

A judge in the midwestern US state of Wisconsin on Friday issued a temporary restraining order blocking a controversial law that would strip public workers of union bargaining rights. The restraining order granted by circuit court judge Maryann Sumi in re
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Ford sells former plant to real estate developer

Ford sells former plant to real estate developer

Ford Motor Co sold a former assembly plant in Virginia to a group that includes an Atlanta-based real estate developer and a Belgium-based global logistics provider, the automaker said on Friday. Ford, which did not disclose the terms of the sale, sold th
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Thai exports up 31 percent in February

Thai exports up 31 percent in February

Thai exports hit 18.9 billion dollars in February, up 31 per cent from the same month a year earlier, indicating that 2011's exports might exceed the government target of 10-per-cent growth, news reports said Saturday. Imports in February reached 17.1 bil
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
General Mills set for $1.1 billion Yoplait stake buy

General Mills set for $1.1 billion Yoplait stake buy

General Mills is set to pay 800 million euros ($1.12 billion) for half the Yoplait yoghurt brand, allowing the company to settle a management dispute and pursue emerging markets growth. Private equity fund PAI Partners and French dairy co-operative Sodiaa
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cisco to pay cash dividend for first time

Cisco to pay cash dividend for first time

Cisco Systems Inc plans to pay a cash dividend to shareholders for the first time, helping appease investors' concerns about its growth and eroding margins and sending its shares up nearly 3 percent. Avian Securities analyst Catharine Trebnick said the qu
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cisco to pay cash dividend for first time

Cisco to pay cash dividend for first time

Cisco Systems Inc plans to pay a cash dividend to shareholders for the first time, helping appease investors' concerns about its growth and eroding margins and sending its shares up nearly 3 percent. Avian Securities analyst Catharine Trebnick said the qu
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Wall Street sells China, struggles with IPO math

Wall Street sells China, struggles with IPO math

Wall Street firms love underwriting Chinese initial public offerings in the United States, until it's time to figure out how to price them. Figuring out the valuation of Chinese companies is unusually tricky, because the companies may be growing fast but
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US stocks gain but investors see volatility ahead

US stocks gain but investors see volatility ahead

US stocks gained after a week of heightened volatility on Friday, but investors were reluctant to make big bets due to turmoil in the Middle East and Japan's nuclear crisis. The S&P and Dow ended lower for the second straight week as volatility spiked. Th
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bourse head sees Mexico IPO before Easter

Bourse head sees Mexico IPO before Easter

The first Mexican company to launch an initial public offering this year could do so before Easter, Mexican Stock Exchange Chief Executive Luis Tellez told Reuters on Thursday. Mexico could see a total of 10 deals this year, including other IPOs, secondar
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US bonds dip

US bonds dip

Most US Treasury prices slipped on Friday as a cease-fire declaration in Libya pared safety bids for bonds, which might retest three-month lows next week. Libya's foreign minister said on Friday his government would halt all military action in the recent
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US bonds dip

US bonds dip

Most US Treasury prices slipped on Friday as a cease-fire declaration in Libya pared safety bids for bonds, which might retest three-month lows next week. Libya's foreign minister said on Friday his government would halt all military action in the recent
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Hedge fund CAI cuts exposure to Japan

Hedge fund CAI cuts exposure to Japan

Asia-focused hedge fund Central Asset Investments (CAI) has cut its entire exposure to Japan, including stakes in blue chip companies such as Canon and Toyota Motor Corp Chief Executive Eddie Tam, whose CAI Global Fund rose 48 percent last year to become
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Egyptian Prime Minister sees bourse announcement soon

Egyptian Prime Minister sees bourse announcement soon

The Egyptian stock exchange will announce in days, and probably in the coming week, a date for reopening, the state news agency quoted Prime Minister Essam Sharaf as saying on Saturday. The exchange has been closed since January 30, early in the 18-day up
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Turkish stocks, lira rise; bond yields lower

Turkish stocks, lira rise; bond yields lower

Turkish stocks, the lira and bonds reversed some of their earlier losses on Friday as oil prices receded after Libya announced a cease-fire and said that it would halt all military action against the rebels. By 1536 GMT the yield on the November 7, 2012 b
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
TSX hits one-week high

TSX hits one-week high

Toronto's main stock index climbed to a one-week high on Friday, as a Group of Seven intervention to weaken the soaring yen and a cease-fire declaration in Libya provided some investor optimism and helped lift mining issues. The materials sector, up 1.1 p
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Emerging markets steady after G7 move on yen

Emerging markets steady after G7 move on yen

Emerging markets steadied on Friday after the Group of Seven's surprise move to soothe markets anxious over Japan's nuclear crisis, while Russia's rouble leapt after United Nations approval of air strikes against Libya boosted oil prices. Escalating tensi
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Sri Lanka stocks slip

Sri Lanka stocks slip

Sri Lanka's stock market closed weaker on Friday as investors cashed in to free up capital for upcoming initial public offerings, amid continued forced selling. Market heavyweight and top conglomerate John Keells Holdings bought 5.6 million shares of insu
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
ADR Report: foreign shares trading in US gains

ADR Report: foreign shares trading in US gains

Overseas shares traded in the United States rose on Friday as Japanese companies climbed higher after a steep sell-off this week. But investors remained cautious about overseas stocks as Japan's nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear station cont
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Indian bond yield

Indian bond yield

Indian federal bond yields and swap rates ended higher on Friday as sentiment remained bearish on further rate increase fears and on concerns over stubborn inflation and high oil prices. "The selling in bonds was due to a surge in oil prices and on bearis
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Indian bond yield

Indian bond yield

Indian federal bond yields and swap rates ended higher on Friday as sentiment remained bearish on further rate increase fears and on concerns over stubborn inflation and high oil prices. "The selling in bonds was due to a surge in oil prices and on bearis
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
SGX's bid for ASX falters on government, regulator opposition

SGX's bid for ASX falters on government, regulator opposition

A A$7.3 billion ($7.1 billion) bid by the Singapore Exchange to take over its Australian rival is faltering as the Australian government, the regulator and a key opposition party are all set to reject it, the Sydney Morning Herald said.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Many changes seen on seed, grain market

Many changes seen on seed, grain market

Many changes were seen on the wholesale grain and seed markets on Saturday as buyers showed interest in fresh deals, dealers said. On the cereal side gur low type was higher by Rs 100 to Rs 5500 and best type was unchanged at Rs 6000.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Restricted activity on cotton market

Restricted activity on cotton market

Subdued business was seen on the cotton market on Saturday as leading buyers were conspicuous by their absence, dealers said. Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 12,500, they said. In Sindh and Punjab, Phutti price of l
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

Higher trend was seen on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Saturday in process of trading, dealers said. The March vaida that had closed at Rs 1245.50 opened with a gain of Rs 1.30 at Rs 1246.80. The May contract which closed at Rs 1324.30 opened w
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Morocco 2010 wheat imports up

Morocco 2010 wheat imports up

Following are selected highlights from a report issued by a US Department of Agriculture attache in Morocco: "Morocco's grain area in 2010/11 is estimated at 4.93 million hectares, with 3.04 million HA planted with wheat and 1.89 million HA with barley.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 124,884 tonnes of cargo including 83,413 tonnes of import cargo, 41,471 tonnes of export cargo and 5,388 loaded & empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Saturday.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cameroon's February cocoa exports up

Cameroon's February cocoa exports up

Cocoa bean exports from Cameroon reached 184,090 tonnes by the end of February, up 22 percent on the same period last year, according to data from two industry organisations in the world's fifth largest grower.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Canada sees bigger world wheat crop

Canada sees bigger world wheat crop

The world's farmers will produce 670 million tonnes of wheat in 2011/12, Canada's Agriculture Department forecast on Friday, an increase of about 3 percent, mostly due to better crops in the Black Sea region, which was hit by severe drought last summer.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Turkey's gold imports seen up by 50 percent

Turkey's gold imports seen up by 50 percent

Gold imports into Turkey, the world's fourth-biggest gold consumer, are expected to rise by around 50 percent in 2011 and jewellery exports by 15-20 percent, a Turkish gold banker said. Turkey's gold imports rose to 42.49 tonnes in 2010, up 13 percent fro
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US Midwest corn, soya bids rise on rivers

US Midwest corn, soya bids rise on rivers

Spot basis bids for corn and soyabeans rose on the Illinois River but eased on the Mississippi on Friday, while bids for both crops held mostly steady at interior locations around the US Midwest amid slow country sales, grain merchants said.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Canadian canola posts biggest weekly gain

Canadian canola posts biggest weekly gain

ICE Canadian canola futures extended a three-day winning streak on Friday, boosting the key May contract to its biggest weekly gain in nearly three months of 2.6 percent. Stronger US markets offered spillover support, with corn futures leading the way hig
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Russia cuts forecast for grain crop

Russia cuts forecast for grain crop

Russia has lowered its forecast for this year's grain crop to 84-85 million tonnes from a previously expected 85-87 million, the deputy prime minister in charge of agriculture said on Friday. "The grain crop this year is planned at 84-85 million tonnes,"
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Indonesia may export surplus: LNG to quake-hit Japan

Indonesia may export surplus: LNG to quake-hit Japan

Indonesia may export surplus liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Bontang plant to Japan after the quake-stricken nation appealed to the world's third-largest LNG exporter for more supplies, an energy official said on Friday.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Corn export premiums firm at US Gulf Coast

Corn export premiums firm at US Gulf Coast

Corn export premiums at the US Gulf Coast were firmer on Friday as tight supplies in the export pipeline lifted values in the CIF barge market that supplies Gulf exporters, traders said. CIF corn basis bids in old-crop loading positions firmed by 2 to 3 c
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (March 19, 2011).
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 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 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar bounces in interbank trade

THE RUPEE: dollar bounces in interbank trade

Bearish sentiment was seen on the currency market on Saturday as rupee was not able retain its overnight level versus dollar on the interbank dealings, dealers said. The rupee gave up its overnight firmness in relation to dollar, shedding 10 paisa for buy
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar bounces in interbank trade

THE RUPEE: dollar bounces in interbank trade

Bearish sentiment was seen on the currency market on Saturday as rupee was not able retain its overnight level versus dollar on the interbank dealings, dealers said. The rupee gave up its overnight firmness in relation to dollar, shedding 10 paisa for buy
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Margin Trading System: SBP for taking risk management measures

Margin Trading System: SBP for taking risk management measures

The State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday directed banks and DFIs to take adequate risk management measures for new capital market financing module "Margin Trading System". The SBP has also asked banks and DFIs to be well aware of the features of the product
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Margin Trading System: SBP for taking risk management measures

Margin Trading System: SBP for taking risk management measures

The State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday directed banks and DFIs to take adequate risk management measures for new capital market financing module "Margin Trading System". The SBP has also asked banks and DFIs to be well aware of the features of the product
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Margin Trading System: SBP for taking risk management measures

Margin Trading System: SBP for taking risk management measures

The State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday directed banks and DFIs to take adequate risk management measures for new capital market financing module "Margin Trading System". The SBP has also asked banks and DFIs to be well aware of the features of the product
Published 20 Mar, 2011 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 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Checking abuse of tax laws: internal audit gets more power

Checking abuse of tax laws: internal audit gets more power

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enhanced the powers of the Directorate General Internal Audit to check wrong application of tax laws by their staff while assessing income/assets with authority to check incorrect application of tax rates, miscalcula
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Checking abuse of tax laws: internal audit gets more power

Checking abuse of tax laws: internal audit gets more power

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enhanced the powers of the Directorate General Internal Audit to check wrong application of tax laws by their staff while assessing income/assets with authority to check incorrect application of tax rates, miscalcula
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Checking abuse of tax laws: internal audit gets more power

Checking abuse of tax laws: internal audit gets more power

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enhanced the powers of the Directorate General Internal Audit to check wrong application of tax laws by their staff while assessing income/assets with authority to check incorrect application of tax rates, miscalcula
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Containers clearance: Kabul blamed for delay

Containers clearance: Kabul blamed for delay

Pakistan has reportedly held Afghan government responsible for the containers presently stuck up at ports in Karachi because the latter did not sign Afghanistan Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) scheduled to be implemented from March 12, 2011, well
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Containers clearance: Kabul blamed for delay

Containers clearance: Kabul blamed for delay

Pakistan has reportedly held Afghan government responsible for the containers presently stuck up at ports in Karachi because the latter did not sign Afghanistan Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) scheduled to be implemented from March 12, 2011, well
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Containers clearance: Kabul blamed for delay

Containers clearance: Kabul blamed for delay

Pakistan has reportedly held Afghan government responsible for the containers presently stuck up at ports in Karachi because the latter did not sign Afghanistan Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) scheduled to be implemented from March 12, 2011, well
Published 20 Mar, 2011 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 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Avoidance of Double Taxation: Pakistan, Lithuania sign draft convention

Avoidance of Double Taxation: Pakistan, Lithuania sign draft convention

Pakistan and Lithuania have initialled the draft convention on Avoidance of Double Taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. According to an announcement of the FBR here on Saturday, the second round of negotiations on the
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Avoidance of Double Taxation: Pakistan, Lithuania sign draft convention

Avoidance of Double Taxation: Pakistan, Lithuania sign draft convention

Pakistan and Lithuania have initialled the draft convention on Avoidance of Double Taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. According to an announcement of the FBR here on Saturday, the second round of negotiations on the
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Avoidance of Double Taxation: Pakistan, Lithuania sign draft convention

Avoidance of Double Taxation: Pakistan, Lithuania sign draft convention

Pakistan and Lithuania have initialled the draft convention on Avoidance of Double Taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. According to an announcement of the FBR here on Saturday, the second round of negotiations on the
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Dust-storm kills 10 in Sialkot

Dust-storm kills 10 in Sialkot

At-least 10 persons were killed and several others received injuries in a heavy dust storm that hit the Head Marala area of district Sialkot on Saturday. According to private TV channels, the dust storm gripped the whole area, killing 10 people while doze
Published 20 Mar, 2011 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 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Dust-storm kills 10 in Sialkot

Dust-storm kills 10 in Sialkot

At-least 10 persons were killed and several others received injuries in a heavy dust storm that hit the Head Marala area of district Sialkot on Saturday. According to private TV channels, the dust storm gripped the whole area, killing 10 people while doze
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Gas fields: ECC wants Prime Minister to decide OGDCL-Sindh row

Gas fields: ECC wants Prime Minister to decide OGDCL-Sindh row

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has directed Sindh and Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) to take up the issue of dormant gas fields with Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Business Recorder has learnt.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Gas fields: ECC wants Prime Minister to decide OGDCL-Sindh row

Gas fields: ECC wants Prime Minister to decide OGDCL-Sindh row

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has directed Sindh and Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) to take up the issue of dormant gas fields with Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Business Recorder has learnt.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Gas fields: ECC wants Prime Minister to decide OGDCL-Sindh row

Gas fields: ECC wants Prime Minister to decide OGDCL-Sindh row

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has directed Sindh and Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) to take up the issue of dormant gas fields with Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Business Recorder has learnt.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan and Bhutan must strengthen bilateral ties: Gilani

Pakistan and Bhutan must strengthen bilateral ties: Gilani

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan and Bhutan must strengthen their bilateral ties by adding substance to these on the basis of equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit. The Prime Minister called for enhanced political contacts in
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan and Bhutan must strengthen bilateral ties: Gilani

Pakistan and Bhutan must strengthen bilateral ties: Gilani

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan and Bhutan must strengthen their bilateral ties by adding substance to these on the basis of equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit. The Prime Minister called for enhanced political contacts in
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Diyat agreement: US consulate to be asked to foot the bill

Diyat agreement: US consulate to be asked to foot the bill

A bill for the payment made to the heirs of the families of victims killed by Raymond Davis would soon be forwarded to Consulate General of the US in Lahore, high official sources revealed Business Recorder. Sources further disclosed that the total
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (March 19, 2011) and for Sunday (March 20, 2011).
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Diyat agreement: US consulate to be asked to foot the bill

Diyat agreement: US consulate to be asked to foot the bill

A bill for the payment made to the heirs of the families of victims killed by Raymond Davis would soon be forwarded to Consulate General of the US in Lahore, high official sources revealed Business Recorder. Sources further disclosed that the total
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Broadening tax net: FBR to issue notices to 0.7 million people

Broadening tax net: FBR to issue notices to 0.7 million people

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will issue notices to 700,000 people having luxurious lifestyle but paying no tax by March 21, 2011 in a move to broaden tax net, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Salman Siddiqui informed business community on Sat
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Broadening tax net: FBR to issue notices to 0.7 million people

Broadening tax net: FBR to issue notices to 0.7 million people

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will issue notices to 700,000 people having luxurious lifestyle but paying no tax by March 21, 2011 in a move to broaden tax net, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Salman Siddiqui informed business community on Sat
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (March 19, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Broadening tax net: FBR to issue notices to 0.7 million people

Broadening tax net: FBR to issue notices to 0.7 million people

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will issue notices to 700,000 people having luxurious lifestyle but paying no tax by March 21, 2011 in a move to broaden tax net, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Salman Siddiqui informed business community on Sat
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (March 19, 2011) and the forecast for Sunday (March 20, 2011).

Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
RTOs, LTUs warned against misuse of ERS

RTOs, LTUs warned against misuse of ERS

The Federal Board of Revenue has directed the Regional Tax Offices and Large Taxpayer Units that any maladministration in the Expeditious Refund System (ERS) will not be tolerated. The FBR here on Saturday issued instructions to the LTUs and RTOs in this
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
RTOs, LTUs warned against misuse of ERS

RTOs, LTUs warned against misuse of ERS

The Federal Board of Revenue has directed the Regional Tax Offices and Large Taxpayer Units that any maladministration in the Expeditious Refund System (ERS) will not be tolerated. The FBR here on Saturday issued instructions to the LTUs and RTOs in this
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
RTOs, LTUs warned against misuse of ERS

RTOs, LTUs warned against misuse of ERS

The Federal Board of Revenue has directed the Regional Tax Offices and Large Taxpayer Units that any maladministration in the Expeditious Refund System (ERS) will not be tolerated. The FBR here on Saturday issued instructions to the LTUs and RTOs in this
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Japan detects abnormal radiation levels in food

Japan detects abnormal radiation levels in food

Japan has detected abnormal levels of radiation in milk and spinach near a stricken nuclear plant, but the foods pose no immediate threat to humans, government spokesman Yukio Edano said Saturday. Traces of radioactive iodine were meanwhile found in tap w
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Japan detects abnormal radiation levels in food

Japan detects abnormal radiation levels in food

Japan has detected abnormal levels of radiation in milk and spinach near a stricken nuclear plant, but the foods pose no immediate threat to humans, government spokesman Yukio Edano said Saturday. Traces of radioactive iodine were meanwhile found in tap w
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Egyptians vote on reform; ElBaradei attacked

Egyptians vote on reform; ElBaradei attacked

Egyptians flocked to the polls on Saturday for the first time since President Hosni Mubarak was toppled to vote in a referendum on political reform marred by an attack on presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei. Youths pushed and hurled missiles at the f
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Egyptians vote on reform; ElBaradei attacked

Egyptians vote on reform; ElBaradei attacked

Egyptians flocked to the polls on Saturday for the first time since President Hosni Mubarak was toppled to vote in a referendum on political reform marred by an attack on presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei. Youths pushed and hurled missiles at the f
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bahrain king pledges reform as protester dies

Bahrain king pledges reform as protester dies

Bahrain's king pledged to bring reforms and another demonstrator was on Saturday confirmed to have died in a crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, as international calls mounted for restraint. "I shall not allow a stop in the reform process which I began
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bahrain king pledges reform as protester dies

Bahrain king pledges reform as protester dies

Bahrain's king pledged to bring reforms and another demonstrator was on Saturday confirmed to have died in a crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, as international calls mounted for restraint. "I shall not allow a stop in the reform process which I began
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Syria mourners call for revolt, forces fire tear gas

Syria mourners call for revolt, forces fire tear gas

Thousands of mourners called on Saturday for "revolution" at the funeral of protesters killed by Syrian security forces, the boldest challenge to Syria's rulers since uprisings began sweeping the Arab world. Security forces responded by firing tear gas to
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Syria mourners call for revolt, forces fire tear gas

Syria mourners call for revolt, forces fire tear gas

Thousands of mourners called on Saturday for "revolution" at the funeral of protesters killed by Syrian security forces, the boldest challenge to Syria's rulers since uprisings began sweeping the Arab world. Security forces responded by firing tear gas to
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
First shots fired in Libya intervention

First shots fired in Libya intervention

The French air force destroyed Libyan tanks and armoured vehicles on Saturday, the first shots fired in a UN-mandated military intervention to protect civilians from attacks by Muammar Gaddafi's forces. A French defence ministry official said "a number of
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
First shots fired in Libya intervention

First shots fired in Libya intervention

The French air force destroyed Libyan tanks and armoured vehicles on Saturday, the first shots fired in a UN-mandated military intervention to protect civilians from attacks by Muammar Gaddafi's forces. A French defence ministry official said "a number of
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Increase in SED notified

Increase in SED notified

The Federal Board of Revenue has notified increase in the rate of the special excise duty (SED) from one percent to 2.5 percent on the import and local supply of non-essential and luxury item. In this regard, the FBR has issued a notification here on Satu
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Increase in SED notified

Increase in SED notified

The Federal Board of Revenue has notified increase in the rate of the special excise duty (SED) from one percent to 2.5 percent on the import and local supply of non-essential and luxury item. In this regard, the FBR has issued a notification here on Satu
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Increase in SED notified

Increase in SED notified

The Federal Board of Revenue has notified increase in the rate of the special excise duty (SED) from one percent to 2.5 percent on the import and local supply of non-essential and luxury item. In this regard, the FBR has issued a notification here on Satu
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Increase in SED notified

Increase in SED notified

The Federal Board of Revenue has notified increase in the rate of the special excise duty (SED) from one percent to 2.5 percent on the import and local supply of non-essential and luxury item. In this regard, the FBR has issued a notification here on Satu
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cable operators end strike

Cable operators end strike

Pakistan Cable Operators Association has announced end to the strike late Saturday night, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, Pakistan Cable Operators Association Chairman Khalid Arain announcing the end to the strike said that the token s
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cable operators end strike

Cable operators end strike

Pakistan Cable Operators Association has announced end to the strike late Saturday night, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, Pakistan Cable Operators Association Chairman Khalid Arain announcing the end to the strike said that the token s
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BJP accuses Prime Minister of 'misleading' parliament

BJP accuses Prime Minister of 'misleading' parliament

India's opposition has accused embattled Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of misleading parliament by denying he had any knowledge of a cash-for-votes scandal alleged in US cables leaked by WikiLeaks. The uproar over alleged vote-buying by his Congress gover
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
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