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Archive - 2012-02-04
PM to visit Qatar from Feb 6-8
Top News

PM to visit Qatar from Feb 6-8

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani will leave for Qatar on Monday for a three-day official visit from Febr
Published 04 Feb, 2012 05:04pm
Gilani to discuss Afghan peace in Qatar
Top News

Gilani to discuss Afghan peace in Qatar

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will discuss peace efforts for war-torn Afghanistan with Qatar 's leade
Published 04 Feb, 2012 11:52am
US obtained letter from Mullah Omar
Top News

US obtained letter from Mullah Omar

WASHINGTON: The White House received a letter last year purported to come directly from Mullah Omar, the reclusive leade
Published 04 Feb, 2012 08:53am
Khar to visit Russia next week
Top News

Khar to visit Russia next week

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar will visit Russia next week for talks to promote bilateral relations. For
Published 04 Feb, 2012 08:52am
Merkel wraps up China visit
Top News

Merkel wraps up China visit

BEIJING: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday wrapped up a visit to China where she tried to reassure her hosts o
Published 04 Feb, 2012 07:45am
PCB chief says India 'afraid'
Cricket

PCB chief says India 'afraid'

DUBAI: Pakistan cricket chief Zaka Ashraf said Saturday that his side's recent resurgence in form had left arch-rivals I
Published 04 Feb, 2012 07:12am
Eurozone ministers to discuss Greece
Top News

Eurozone ministers to discuss Greece

ATHENS: Eurozone finance ministers were to confer by telephone on Saturday after 12 hours of talks in Athens failed to p
Published 04 Feb, 2012 07:05am
Team India lose chief sponsor
Cricket

Team India lose chief sponsor

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket was hit by a major crisis on Saturday when the long-time sponsor of the national team pulled o
Published 04 Feb, 2012 06:47am
Australia flood crisis deepens
Asia

Australia flood crisis deepens

SYDNEY: Australia's flood crisis deepened Saturday with the weather bureau warning of a possible catastrophe in one regi
Published 04 Feb, 2012 04:35am
FBR and SRB agree to form committees
Top News

FBR and SRB agree to form committees

RECORDER REPORT KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) have agreed to form separate co
Published 04 Feb, 2012 04:03am
LSE index down 3.88 points

LSE index down 3.88 points

Mixed sentiment prevailed at Lahore Stock Exchange on Friday where equities moved both ways, ending in negative zone, amid increased turnover. The LSE-25 index was marginally down by 3.88 points, ending at 3122.96 points against 3126.84 points of Thursday
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
ISE index up 7.09 points

ISE index up 7.09 points

Equities moved both ways at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday where investors adopted a cautious approach amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index showed an improvement of 7.09 points from 2,620.62 points to 2,627.71 points. Turnover amounted to 88,400
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
ISE index up 7.09 points

ISE index up 7.09 points

Equities moved both ways at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday where investors adopted a cautious approach amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index showed an improvement of 7.09 points from 2,620.62 points to 2,627.71 points. Turnover amounted to 88,400
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
UN court rules against Italy in Nazi war claims row

UN court rules against Italy in Nazi war claims row

The UN's highest court ordered Italy Friday to annul all compensation claims against Germany for Nazi war crimes, saying Rome breached international laws when its courts allowed the claims to be made. Germany's Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle welcomed
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
UN court rules against Italy in Nazi war claims row

UN court rules against Italy in Nazi war claims row

The UN's highest court ordered Italy Friday to annul all compensation claims against Germany for Nazi war crimes, saying Rome breached international laws when its courts allowed the claims to be made. Germany's Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle welcomed
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister announces public holiday today

Prime Minister announces public holiday today

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has announced public holiday on Saturday (today), 11th Rabi-ul-Awal, on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, a private TV channel reported. It may be mentioned here that the provincial governments had already announced publ
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister announces public holiday today

Prime Minister announces public holiday today

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has announced public holiday on Saturday (today), 11th Rabi-ul-Awal, on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, a private TV channel reported. It may be mentioned here that the provincial governments had already announced publ
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
LPG price touches record high: fourth increase in two months

LPG price touches record high: fourth increase in two months

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has reached a record high, as the state owned LPG producers have increased their production price by Rs 15,800 per ton, or Rs 16 per kg. A notification issued by Pak Arab Refinery (Parco) said: "Ex-Refinery price
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
LPG price touches record high: fourth increase in two months

LPG price touches record high: fourth increase in two months

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has reached a record high, as the state owned LPG producers have increased their production price by Rs 15,800 per ton, or Rs 16 per kg. A notification issued by Pak Arab Refinery (Parco) said: "Ex-Refinery price
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
LPG price touches record high: fourth increase in two months

LPG price touches record high: fourth increase in two months

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has reached a record high, as the state owned LPG producers have increased their production price by Rs 15,800 per ton, or Rs 16 per kg. A notification issued by Pak Arab Refinery (Parco) said: "Ex-Refinery price
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Border post clash kills 18 militants, eight soldiers

Border post clash kills 18 militants, eight soldiers

At least 18 militants and eight soldiers were killed Friday after dozens of suspected Taliban raided a border post in north-western tribal region along the Afghan border, officials said. The incident occurred when rebels attacked Shaidano post in Kurrum,
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Border post clash kills 18 militants, eight soldiers

Border post clash kills 18 militants, eight soldiers

At least 18 militants and eight soldiers were killed Friday after dozens of suspected Taliban raided a border post in north-western tribal region along the Afghan border, officials said. The incident occurred when rebels attacked Shaidano post in Kurrum,
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Saving schemes yield Rs 104 billion in seven months

Saving schemes yield Rs 104 billion in seven months

The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) attracted Rs 104 billion for investment through various saving schemes during first seven months (July-January) of the current fiscal year against the target of Rs 186 billion set for 2011-12.
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Saving schemes yield Rs 104 billion in seven months

Saving schemes yield Rs 104 billion in seven months

The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) attracted Rs 104 billion for investment through various saving schemes during first seven months (July-January) of the current fiscal year against the target of Rs 186 billion set for 2011-12.
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Saving schemes yield Rs 104 billion in seven months

Saving schemes yield Rs 104 billion in seven months

The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) attracted Rs 104 billion for investment through various saving schemes during first seven months (July-January) of the current fiscal year against the target of Rs 186 billion set for 2011-12.
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Saving schemes yield Rs 104 billion in seven months

Saving schemes yield Rs 104 billion in seven months

The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) attracted Rs 104 billion for investment through various saving schemes during first seven months (July-January) of the current fiscal year against the target of Rs 186 billion set for 2011-12.
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Imran urges Supreme Court to suspend February 25 by-elections

Imran urges Supreme Court to suspend February 25 by-elections

Tehrik-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan has urged Supreme Court to suspend the notification that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued to hold by-elections on vacant seats of the National and provincial assemblies on February 25, 2012.
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (February 03, 2012).

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Imran urges Supreme Court to suspend February 25 by-elections

Imran urges Supreme Court to suspend February 25 by-elections

Tehrik-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan has urged Supreme Court to suspend the notification that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued to hold by-elections on vacant seats of the National and provincial assemblies on February 25, 2012.
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
President confirms three additional judges of SHC

President confirms three additional judges of SHC

The President on Friday confirmed three additional judges including Justice Muhammad Tasnim, Justice Syed Hassan Azhar Rizvi and Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar as judges of the High Court of Sindh. Spokesperson Farhatullah Babar said that the President also
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (February 03, 2012).

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
President confirms three additional judges of SHC

President confirms three additional judges of SHC

The President on Friday confirmed three additional judges including Justice Muhammad Tasnim, Justice Syed Hassan Azhar Rizvi and Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar as judges of the High Court of Sindh. Spokesperson Farhatullah Babar said that the President also
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (February 03, 2012).

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
PPP has faced every trial bravely: Gilani

PPP has faced every trial bravely: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday said that Pakistan People's Party (PPP) never compromised on principles and faced every trial bravely. Addressing the stone-laying ceremony of Kalla Shah Kaku Toll Plaza at Shahdara, he said, "dictators com
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (February 03, 2012).

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
PPCBL extends date of agriculture loan

PPCBL extends date of agriculture loan

Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Limited (PPCBL) has extended the last date for agriculture loan advances for the Rabi crops till February 15, so that maximum number of small farmers could benefit by the loans on soft terms.
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round decline

THE RUPEE: all-round decline

Bears dominated the money market on Friday as the rupee slipped versus dollar and euro in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed two paisa in relation to dollar for buying 90.40 and lost five paisa for selling at 90.45, they said.
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Adverse drug reaction claims five more lives: British expert arrives

Adverse drug reaction claims five more lives: British expert arrives

The deadly reaction of medicines provided by Punjab Institute of Cardiology claimed lives of another five patients on Friday, raising the total death count to 128. Five heart patients, including Zafar, 70, Abbas, 57, died in Services Hospital, Anwar, 70,
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round decline

THE RUPEE: all-round decline

Bears dominated the money market on Friday as the rupee slipped versus dollar and euro in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed two paisa in relation to dollar for buying 90.40 and lost five paisa for selling at 90.45, they said.
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Japan to help set up natural disaster emergency centre

Japan to help set up natural disaster emergency centre

Japanese government will provide assistance for establishment of an emergency centre so that the district administration could be able to smoothly tackle any eventualities arising as a result of natural disaster. This was informed by a two-member delegati
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
US lawmakers warn of outcry against Taliban transfer

US lawmakers warn of outcry against Taliban transfer

US lawmakers are steeling for a public battle against the possible transfer of Taliban detainees out of Guantanamo Bay prison, a key step in the Obama administration's bid to broker a peace deal ending the war in Afghanistan.
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Gas price raise: LHC seeks replies by February 6

Gas price raise: LHC seeks replies by February 6

Lahore High Court here Friday sought replies from federal government and Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) by February 6 in a petition challenging recent increase in gas prices. A bar member, Mian Asad Muhammad, contended that Ogra increased gas pri
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (February 03, 2012).

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Riaz asks chief minister Punjab to resign

Riaz asks chief minister Punjab to resign

Leader of the Opposition in Punjab Assembly Raja Riaz has said that Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has no justification to continue holding his office after massive deaths due to dengue virus and spurious drug reaction. Talking to media persons on Friday,
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (February 03, 2012).

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (February 03, 2012).

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
World Cancer Day today

World Cancer Day today

World Cancer Day will be observed on February 4, across the world including Pakistan to raise awareness about cancer and how to prevent, detect or treat it. People, businesses, governments and non-profit organisations work together on World Cancer Day to
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Separated child-parent meeting: LHC seeks D&SJ report by March 8

Separated child-parent meeting: LHC seeks D&SJ report by March 8

Lahore High Court's Chief Justice here Friday directed District and Sessions Judge to submit his report by March 8 about the mode of meetings of children with their separated parents in family courts. The court also asked advocates Asma Jehangir and Shahz
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (February 03, 2012).

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
CNG stations to remain open today

CNG stations to remain open today

Governor Sindh, Dr Ishrat-al-Ebad Khan said here on Friday that in view of Rabi-ul-Awwal, CNG stations would not be closed on February 4 (today). A statement said that the governor issued directives to this effect on the request of ulema. It said that the
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
IGP Sindh spells out function of HR Cell

IGP Sindh spells out function of HR Cell

Inspector General of Police Sindh, Syed Mushtaq Ahmed Shah, has asked the senior police officers to adopt measures to re-activate and strengthen District Human Rights Cells to ensure specialised handling of cases of HR violations particularly related to w
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
CNIC issue: associations advised to wait for relaxation till Monday

CNIC issue: associations advised to wait for relaxation till Monday

Leader of Businessmen Group (BMG) and former President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce, Industry (KCCI), Siraj Kassim Teli, advised the members of eight associations to wait till Monday for official confirmation about relaxation in the conditions of produc
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (February 03, 2012) and for Saturday (February 04, 2012).
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan's access to EU markets to help strengthen economy: Jamali

Pakistan's access to EU markets to help strengthen economy: Jamali

The European Union (EU) special market access package to Pakistan will help increase exports to the EU and meet the country's needs against flood disaster and revival of economy. Federal minister for Science & Technology Mir Changez Khan Jamali said this
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (February 03, 2012).

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Commemorative Arfa postage stamp hailed

Commemorative Arfa postage stamp hailed

General Secretary Foundation for Rehabilitation and Education of Slow Children (Fresh) Ashba Kamran has welcomed issuance of a special ticket stamp by the Pakistan Post to commemorate Arfa Karim, once the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional.Arfa, th
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Two cops gunned down

Two cops gunned down

The spate of targeted-killing continued as two cops were gunned down in Sultanabad in the jurisdiction of Manghopir Police Station on Friday. According to police, unidentified armed-men sprayed head constable Nadeem Abbasi and constable Sajid with bullets
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Quetta receives hailstorm

Quetta receives hailstorm

The valley of Quetta and its adjoining areas received hailstorm on Friday morning while some areas received downpour which is increasing chill in the weather. As per details, rain followed by hailstorm lashed Quetta city at about 11am to the delight of al
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (February 03, 2012).

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
e-banking transactions on decline

e-banking transactions on decline

Slowdown in the overall economic activity in the country has also disturbed the e-banking transactions, which posted a decline of four percent in term of volume during the first quarter of current fiscal year. According to the State Bank of Pakistan's Pay
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (February 03, 2012).

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Passenger coach turns turtle: two killed, six injured

Passenger coach turns turtle: two killed, six injured

At-least two passengers lost their lives while six others including two women sustained injures when a public coach turned turtle in Sher Shah in the jurisdiction of Site B Police Station. According to police and rescue sources, the tragic incident took p
Published 04 Feb, 2012 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 January 31, 2012.

Published 04 Feb, 2012 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 January 31, 2012.

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
CNG sector seeks withdrawal of IDC

CNG sector seeks withdrawal of IDC

The CNG industry has requested the government to withdraw Infrastructure Development Cess (IDC) on CNG, saying that the industry is already paying higher than other consumers. National Assembly recently adopted the resolution to withdraw recent hike in oi
Published 04 Feb, 2012 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 January 31, 2012.

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Domki issue: Balochistan Assembly for talks with Sindh government

Domki issue: Balochistan Assembly for talks with Sindh government

The lawmakers in the session of the Balochistan Assembly underlined the need to form a committee of the parliamentary parties in the provincial assembly to hold dialogues with the Sindh government over killing of wife of MPA Mir Bakhtiar Domki, his daught
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (February 03, 2012) and the forecast for Saturday (February 04, 2012).

Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Body formed for tree-plantation campaign

Body formed for tree-plantation campaign

The Punjab government has constituted a survey committee for available land along with canals and their branches besides 22 livestock farms across the province for 'tree plantation' campaign. Punjab Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Forestry Malik A
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
PML-N working on draft of election manifesto, says Nawaz

PML-N working on draft of election manifesto, says Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is drafting its manifesto for the next general elections in which comprehensive programme will be unfolded for proving much-needed relief to the masses. PML-N President Mian Nawaz Sharif said this while talking to form
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Education a key to success, prosperity: chief minister Punjab

Education a key to success, prosperity: chief minister Punjab

Education is the key to elimination of poverty, unemployment, terrorism and extremism for putting the country on the road to progress and prosperity and transforming it in accordance with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal said Punjab Chief Minis
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Indictment of Gilani

Indictment of Gilani

Prime Minister Gilani is now confronted with the Hobson's choice: no real choice at all - the only options being to either write a letter to the Swiss authorities to reopen money laundering charge against President Zardari or refuse to do that. The latter
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
The substandard drugs

The substandard drugs

The drug that claimed the lives of over one hundred heart patients receiving treatment at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) has finally been tracked down to a Karachi-based pharmaceutical firm on the basis of samples flown to London in tandem with
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Incredible inertness

Incredible inertness

Ever seen an irrational person who is also tenacious? Well, when the two combine - the irrational and the tenacious - we have a rigid system that is difficult to change and the core values become a burden to the economy. That there are intellectual incons
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Unreasonable increase in POL products' prices

Unreasonable increase in POL products' prices

Petroleum products' prices have been raised to unreasonably high levels. There is public discontentment and even social unrest. Even the coalition partners have opposed the move. The government's response is that it is up to Ogra to set the prices in acco
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Visa deal brings Kaliningrad closer to the West

Visa deal brings Kaliningrad closer to the West

The new year is well underway, yet Kaliningrad - a Russian enclave on the Baltic Sea - is still in hibernation. On a cold winter day, a car rolls past the Mamonovo-2 checkpoint only every 15 minutes on average. There are no queues, and all traffic lights
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Plight of Palestinians

Plight of Palestinians

It is interesting to note that a shoe thrown by Palestinian protestors flies towards a vehicle in the convoy of US Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as it arrives at the Erez checkpoint in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday. Protesters threw shoes, sand and
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
LPG distributors to observe strike on February 15

LPG distributors to observe strike on February 15

The distributors of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have announced that they would observe countrywide strike on February 15 against the government's inability to regulate LPG prices. This was stated by Irfan Khokar, Chairman of All Pakistan LPG Distributor
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
AKU seminar on cancer awareness today

AKU seminar on cancer awareness today

Cancer is responsible for approximately 70 percent of the deaths in low and middle-income countries such as Pakistan. "Together it is possible," this year's theme for World Cancer Day, highlights the importance of raising awareness and education about the
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Government to table 20th Amendment Bill in National Assembly on Monday

Government to table 20th Amendment Bill in National Assembly on Monday

The government would table 'The Constitution (Twentieth Amendment) Bill, 2012 in the National Assembly on Monday, February 6, to give constitutional cover to the by-elections held under incomplete Election Commission after 18 amendment, which is likely to
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Flood-hit areas: Saudi Arabia to provide $120,000 for water schemes

Flood-hit areas: Saudi Arabia to provide $120,000 for water schemes

King Abdullah's Relief Campaign for Pakistani People will provide funds amounting to US $120,000 to Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) with the purpose to install water pumps and filtration plants in the flood-ravaged areas of Punjab and Sindh
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
President gives assent to Carriage by Air Bill

President gives assent to Carriage by Air Bill

The president on Friday gave assent to Carriage by Air Bill 2012. The president signed the bill on the advice of the Prime Minister. The bill was first passed by National Assembly on May 11, 2011. The senate passed it on October 28, 2011 with amendment an
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
FIA official's house bombed in Quetta

FIA official's house bombed in Quetta

Residence of a senior official of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) was bombed here on Friday; however, no fatalities were reported. Meantime, a girls school was blown up by the terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan. The FIA Director Akbar Baloch's house was at
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Senate resolution calls for reining in pharma companies

Senate resolution calls for reining in pharma companies

The Upper House of Parliament swung into action Friday moving a resolution to rein in pharma companies, after over 100 people lost their lives taking substandard heart drugs in Punjab. Senator Haji Adeel of Awami National Party (ANP) drew the attention of
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
From A Ringside Seat: talks with opposition over 20th Amendment Bill

From A Ringside Seat: talks with opposition over 20th Amendment Bill

The government is negotiating with the Opposition for unanimous passage of 20th Amendment in the Constitution for giving legal cover to by-elections and removing lacunas in 18th Amendment about establishment of 'Election Commission' and caretaker set-up f
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Four killed in road accident

Four killed in road accident

Four persons including three students were killed when their motorcycle collided with a wagon at R Y Khan Road here on Friday. According to police, three students identified as Iqra (8), Imtiaz Ahmad (10) and Sikandar (9) of Basti Murrid Khan were going t
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
PTEA demands withdrawal of hike in POL prices

PTEA demands withdrawal of hike in POL prices

With 90 percent increase in petroleum prices in last four years and increases in electricity cost and gas prices, the manufacturing cost of exportable goods has increased substantially making Pakistani exports uncompetitive at international level and wide
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Foolproof security measures on Eid Milad-un-Nabi

Foolproof security measures on Eid Milad-un-Nabi

District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Lahore Ahad Khan Cheema has said that foolproof security and other arrangements are being done for the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) and cleanliness campaign has already been launched on the routes of procession
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
LHC holiday notice

LHC holiday notice

Chief Justice Lahore High Court here on Friday announced Saturday (11th Rabi-ul-Awwal) as public holiday on account of Eid Milad-un-Nabi. According to a notification issued here the LHC Principal Seat, its benches at Bahawalpur, Multan and Rawalpindi and
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Cotton consumption to rise to 13 million bales after WTO decision: PCGA

Cotton consumption to rise to 13 million bales after WTO decision: PCGA

The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has expressed hope that cotton consumption in Pakistan would increase to 13 million as the European Union's waiver of 75 exportable items of Pakistan has enhanced cotton consumption of mills and spinners by 2
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
APBUMA welcomes WTO decision

APBUMA welcomes WTO decision

All Pakistan Bedsheets and Upholstry Manufacturers Association (APBUMA) welcomed world Trade Organisation (WTO) waiver for EU concessions granted to certain textile exports from Pakistan post floods in 2010. Syed Muhammad Aasim Shah, Chairman of APBUMA, s
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Work on Raiwind-Manga Road: 42 textile mills to face cut in power

Work on Raiwind-Manga Road: 42 textile mills to face cut in power

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has planned 10-hour a day power supply cut to 42 textile mills from February 7. The Lesco management is due to start maintenance work on Raiwind-Manga Road transmission line to rehabilitate conductors. The mainte
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Widespread rains, snow spell begins

Widespread rains, snow spell begins

A widespread spell of rain/snow much needed by the agriculture economy began on Friday, which Met Office predicted, would continue till Monday (February 6) breaking the lengthy dry and cold weather in the country. In its weather report, Met Office said th
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UVAS and Farz Foundation sign MoU

UVAS and Farz Foundation sign MoU

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) and Farz Foundation (FF) have entered into a partnership to create and raise awareness for Shariah complaint livestock and to provide services to the farmer's community. UVAS Vice Chancellor, Profess
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Ogilvy & Mather CEO elected new USPBC chairman

Ogilvy & Mather CEO elected new USPBC chairman

The Board of Directors of the US-Pakistan Business Council (USPBC), an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce, on Friday announced the election of P. Miles Young, World-wide CEO of Ogilvy & Mather, as the Council's new chairman, says a press release.
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Government urged to enhance revenues by taxing all sectors of economy

Government urged to enhance revenues by taxing all sectors of economy

"Zero tolerance against crime is not possible as long as law enforcement agencies are not empowered to investigate all cases, including those that are currently considered non-cognisable," said Justice Saeeduzzaman Siddiqui. The former Chief Justice of Pa
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Traders stage protest demonstration against extortion

Traders stage protest demonstration against extortion

Hundreds of traders staged a protest demonstration on Friday against increasing incidents of extortion in the city and demanded of the government to provide the businessmen with complete security. "The government indifference to the matter has encouraged
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FBR and SRB agree to form committees

FBR and SRB agree to form committees

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) have agreed to form separate committees which would resolve the long- standing issues between both the tax-collection-bodies, Business Recorder has learnt here on Friday. Sources inside t
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Unilever Foods profit after tax rises to Rs 616.695 million

Unilever Foods profit after tax rises to Rs 616.695 million

The profit after tax of Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited has increased to Rs 616.695 million in the year ended December 31, 2011 as compared to Rs 437.463 million earned in the corresponding period in 2010. The company's earning per share has increased to
Published 04 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Unilever Foods profit after tax rises to Rs 616.695 million

Unilever Foods profit after tax rises to Rs 616.695 million

The profit after tax of Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited has increased to Rs 616.695 million in the year ended December 31, 2011 as compared to Rs 437.463 million earned in the corresponding period in 2010. The company's earning per share has increased to
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NFC's third meeting: Centre drops controversial issue from agenda

NFC's third meeting: Centre drops controversial issue from agenda

The federal government has dropped the controversial issue of sales tax on services from the agenda of third meeting of National Finance Commission (NFC), which would be held on February 21, 2012, in Islamabad, well-informed sources told Business Recor
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Jamaat-e-Islami's woman activists stage anti-India demonstration

Jamaat-e-Islami's woman activists stage anti-India demonstration

Hundreds of female activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Friday held a demonstration against India, asking the United Nations (UN) to implement its resolution to give right of self-determination to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Waving party flags and ho
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Blast damages girls' school in DI Khan

Blast damages girls' school in DI Khan

The miscreants on Friday blew up Government Girls Primary School Kotla Saeedan DI Khan at midnight between Thursday and Friday with explosive device, police informed. According to details, unknown miscreants had planted explosive martial on the premises o
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Taxidermist museum at Karachi Zoo in very bad shape

Taxidermist museum at Karachi Zoo in very bad shape

The taxidermist museum of Karachi Zoological Gardens appeared toothless to attract the picnickers, despite charging fees for their visit. Taxidermy is mounting or reproducing dead animals for display. It can be done on all vertebrate species of animals, i
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Various strategies proposed to expand tax base

Various strategies proposed to expand tax base

Various strategies to broaden the tax base were discussed at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) during a group discussion by the Southern Regional Committee and Taxation Committee of the ICAP on anomalies in income tax, sales tax an
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Schneider Electric pledges to reduce energy use

Schneider Electric pledges to reduce energy use

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today announced its participation in the White House's Better Buildings Challenge, pledging a commitment to reduce the energy use of nine million square feet of its own building space, covering
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Commemorative stamp issued in memory of Arfa

Commemorative stamp issued in memory of Arfa

Pakistan Post has issued a commemorative stamp in the memory of Arfa Karim Randhawa - the youngest Microsoft Professional of the world due to her talent, diligence, hard-work, and patriotism and it is an honour for 180 million people, says a press release
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2.5 million beneficiary families given life insurance: BISP

2.5 million beneficiary families given life insurance: BISP

Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in collaboration with State Life Insurance Corporation has provided the facility of life insurance to its 2.5 million beneficiary families up till now, while the rest would be covered soon. Farzana Raja, addressing
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Security tightened in capital

Security tightened in capital

Security measures have been scaled up in the federal capital following reports pertaining to presence of alleged terrorists in the city, a police spokesperson revealed to Business Recorder here on Friday. Police official revealed that security has
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TCKP holds second consultation session on draft of youth policy

TCKP holds second consultation session on draft of youth policy

After successful arranging preliminary session of seminar on "Formulation of Youth Policy", the Tourism Corporation Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) is going to hold second consultation session with different stakeholders to deliberate on draft of youth policy o
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Kashmir cultural festival tomorrow

Kashmir cultural festival tomorrow

National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa will hold daylong `Kashmir Cultural Festival' here on Sunday (February 05) to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day. Special attractions of the festival include exhibition of artisans-at-work, craft baz
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Islamabad police arrest 14 suspects

Islamabad police arrest 14 suspects

The Islamabad Police on Friday arrested 14 suspects including three robbers from different areas for their involvement in different crimes from whom the police also recovered 28 bottles of liquor and beer, 650 gram hashish and two pistols along with ten l
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Summit Bank's vice president awarded 'Man of the 2011'

Summit Bank's vice president awarded 'Man of the 2011'

Muhammad Shehzad Anwar, Vice President of Summit Bank, was declared Man of the Year 2011 at the Annual Performance Review Conference held on Friday, says a press release. The award was presented by Summit Bank President Husain Lawai in a ceremony attended
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Petitioner urges Supreme Court to halt Senate elections

Petitioner urges Supreme Court to halt Senate elections

A constitutional petition filed in Supreme Court on Friday urged the apex court to halt Senate election scheduled to be held in March this year. The petition was filed by a TV anchor through Barrister Syed Ali Zafar under Article 184 (3) of the Constituti
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President ratifies Pakistan-Romania trade pact

President ratifies Pakistan-Romania trade pact

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday confirmed the instrument the ratification of the agreement on economic, scientific and technical co-operation between Pakistan and Romania, says a press release. The agreement between the two countries was signed on Se
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Students stage rally to support Kashmiris

Students stage rally to support Kashmiris

The Muslim Students Organisation (MSO) activists held a rally on Friday in connection with Kashmir Solidarity day in Peshawar. The rally led by district president MSO, Mohammad Sher and Vice president Faizan Haider, the student activists were holding plac
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LHC directs to produce record of Hajj policy 2011

LHC directs to produce record of Hajj policy 2011

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday issued notice to secretary religious ministry to produce the record of Hajj policy of 2011 till February 10. The court passed the directions in a petition filed by a bar member Azhar Saddique. The petitioner contended
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PCB's HRC to constitute committees

PCB's HRC to constitute committees

The Human Rights Committee (HRC) of Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) on Friday decided to constitute its committees at provincial and district level. It also decided to publish its yearly report on human rights violations in the country. The decisions were take
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Wateen ranked No 1 wireless broadband service provider

Wateen ranked No 1 wireless broadband service provider

Wateen Telecom has been ranked the number one wireless broadband service provider in the country by PTA. In a survey for quality of service for all broadband service providers, Wateen was ranked first in the overall standings for all wireless broadband op
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UAF, Jasser sign MoU

UAF, Jasser sign MoU

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and Jassar Farms Private Limited have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work in collaboration to help improve the economic competiveness of dairy and livestock sectors by facilitating the farmers w
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TDCP to promote 157 archaeological sites

TDCP to promote 157 archaeological sites

On the directives of Punjab government, Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab Limited (TDCP) has taken up the task of promoting 157 archaeological sites of Punjab. TDCP Managing Director Saad S. Khan disclosed this while addressing a press conference
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Flood-hit rice millers, traders likely to be compensated

Flood-hit rice millers, traders likely to be compensated

The Federal Government is likely to compensate rice millers and traders in Sindh and Balochistan by around Rs 250 million on account of losses incurred by these businesses due to floods. Affected growers and haris were earlier compensated with write-off o
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Government official accused of stealing CNG kit

Government official accused of stealing CNG kit

It is the classical example of digesting the government property that former Executive District Officer (EDO) education Thatta has taken the CNG kit from government's car and placed it in his personal car at the time of leaving the post.
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'KESC striving to become customer-centric organisation'

'KESC striving to become customer-centric organisation'

Karachi Electric Supply Company has stated that over 3,000 non-core employees have already accepted the Voluntary Separation Scheme while the remaining over 1,000 have started availing this scheme in the final round.
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Seven suspects arrested

Seven suspects arrested

Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Sindh Police on Friday claimed to have arrested seven notorious criminals including Lyari gangsters in separate raids at various parts of the metropolis here. According to SIU Chief SSP Shahjahan, the SIU team had arres
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One held over blasphemy charge

One held over blasphemy charge

Sindh police on Friday claimed to have arrested a person over the charge of spreading derogatory electronic messages against Khulfa-e-Rashideen. According to police, the arrest was made by Korangi Industrial Area police on the complaints of several worker
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ISU, Rumi Forum organise seminar on Eid Milad

ISU, Rumi Forum organise seminar on Eid Milad

The Faculty of Islamic Studies University (ISU) of Sindh in collaboration with Rumi Forum organised a seminar on occasion of Eid Milad-un- Nabi (PBUH) on Friday. The seminar was organised at Shaikh Ayaz Auditorium at the Faculty of Arts, which was attende
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Nokia care centers provide customer services

Nokia care centers provide customer services

Nokia Care Centers were established with the sole purpose of delivering personalised customer support services to enhance the Nokia experience for our consumers, says a press release.
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Directorate of Colleges official beaten up

Directorate of Colleges official beaten up

The Additional Director (HR) at Regional Directorate of Colleges, Karachi, was beaten up by a brother of a lady lecturer for "unnecessary delay' in file of transfer; Business Recorder learnt on Thursday. Khalid Ahmed, brother of a lady lecturer, ru
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Three killed in separate incidents of violence

Three killed in separate incidents of violence

At least three persons lost their lives in separate violence incidents at various parts of metropolis here on Friday. According to police sources, a man was shot dead at Sher Shah near Lyari Express-Way in the limits of Sher Shah police station. The incid
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Regional Tax Advisory Committee's meeting held

Regional Tax Advisory Committee's meeting held

The 9th meeting of Regional Tax Advisory Committee (RTAC) was held at the Conference Hall of RTO, Rawalpindi on January 25, 2012 with Shahid Anwar Khan, Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, in the chair.
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PAF War College graduation ceremony held

PAF War College graduation ceremony held

A graduation ceremony was held at PAF Air War College, Faisal, to award certificates to the graduates of No 58 Senior Command and Staff Course. A PAF press release here on Friday said that Air Marshal Mohammad Hassan, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Admini
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Oracle releases Communications Data Model

Oracle releases Communications Data Model

Oracle Communications Data Model 112.5 was released for strengthening communications service providers (CSPs) to analyse multiple data types - including revenue, customer, network fault and performance, provisioning and service activation data, says a pre
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NBP president hailed for historic pay package

NBP president hailed for historic pay package

National Bank of Pakistan's representative delegations under the leadership of President of the NBP Trade Unions Federation, Saeed Haider had a detailed meeting with NBP President Qamar Hussain. The delegation included Federation Secretary General Muhamma
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US MIDDAY: gold lower

US MIDDAY: gold lower

Gold fell around 1 percent on Friday, on pace for its biggest one-day loss in over a month, after encouraging US payrolls data smashed hopes of extra stimulus from the Federal Reserve that has been priced into bullion's recent rally. Despite Friday's loss
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US MIDDAY: copper surges

US MIDDAY: copper surges

In New York, the key March COMEX contract settled up 12.05 cents or 3.2 percent at $3.9015 per lb, after dealing between $3.7775 and $3.9055. After a sluggish start to the week that saw copper back away from last week's four-month highs at $8,679.50 in Lo
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US MIDDAY: soya rises

US MIDDAY: soya rises

US soyabeans notched a one-week high on Friday and were headed for their third straight weekly gain amid growing export demand and forecasts for lower production in South America. Rains were forecast next week in key growing regions in Argentina but dry w
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Gold falls over one percent

Gold falls over one percent

Gold prices fell more than 1 percent on Friday, surrendering gains that earlier took them to 11-week highs, after better-than-expected US payrolls data lifted the dollar and called into question the prospect of further US quantitative easing. Expectations
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Gold steadies in Asia

Gold steadies in Asia

Gold prices held steady on Friday, on course for a fifth straight week of gains, as investors awaited a key US labour market report after upbeat jobless claims data in the previous session helped send bullion to a two-month high. Spot gold edged down 0.1
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Gold climbs in New York

Gold climbs in New York

Gold rose to a two-month high on Thursday on a larger-than-expected fall in new US claims for unemployment benefits, but analysts said bullion could pull back if Friday's US jobs report disappoints. Spot gold was up 0.7 percent at $1,755.80 an ounce by 2:
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Soft commodities climb across the board

Soft commodities climb across the board

Soft commodity futures vaulted across the board Friday, boosted by a US jobs report that may herald a recovering economy and consequently increased demand for such goods as sugar, coffee and cocoa. The US economy created jobs at the fastest pace in nine m
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Wheat retreats

Wheat retreats

US wheat futures retreated nearly 2 percent on Thursday on forecasts for warmer weather in Europe's wheat belt following bitter cold that threatened developing crops and rallied prices to multimonth peaks. Corn and soyabeans were firm on strong US cash ma
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Palm up rises

Palm up rises

Malaysian crude palm oil closed higher on last minute short-covering on Friday ahead of a long weekend holiday, reversing earlier losses caused by a stronger ringgit currency that has hurt refiner margins as demand slows. The ringgit has strengthened arou
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Tokyo rubber moves higher

Tokyo rubber moves higher

Key TOCOM rubber futures recouped earlier losses to close higher on Friday, but marked their first weekly loss in five weeks as buying prompted by Thailand's plan to support prices petered out. But there was psychological support at and above 300 yen as T
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Oil prices up on US data, Iran threat

Oil prices up on US data, Iran threat

Oil prices rose on Friday after a government report showed the US economy in January created jobs at the fastest pace in nine months, fuelling hopes of stronger demand in the top petroleum-consuming nation. Crude futures rose further on the jobs report, e
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Copper rises sharply

Copper rises sharply

Copper prices rose to a one-week high on Friday after strong labour market and services sector data from the United States reinforced confidence about the pace of recovery in the economy. Benchmark three-month copper ended at $8,570 a tonne, from a close
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Shanghai copper little changed

Shanghai copper little changed

The most-traded April copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed little changed at 59,820 yuan a tonne on Friday.
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New York cotton settles higher

New York cotton settles higher

Cotton futures surged on Friday on investor buying fuelled in part by a strong US jobs report and worries over floods in Australia which may damage the cotton crop there, analysts said. Financial and commodity markets were given a boost by Labour Departme
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Nato agrees on long-delayed drone programme

Nato agrees on long-delayed drone programme

Nato agreed Friday to buy five reconnaissance drones to boost the alliance's surveillance capabilities after the Libyan air war exposed shortcomings among European forces in that field. The Global Hawk, a long-range, high-altitude aircraft made by US defe
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Kuwait's Islamist-led opposition takes parliament

Kuwait's Islamist-led opposition takes parliament

Kuwait's Islamist-led opposition took control of the Gulf state's parliament, making sweeping gains in a snap election on the back of a wave of public anger over corruption and political deadlock, results showed on Friday. The country's ruler, Sheikh Saba
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Three killed in India train accident

Three killed in India train accident

Three people were killed and at least 50 injured Friday when seven coaches of a passenger train derailed in the north-eastern Indian state of Assam, news reports said. The train derailed after it hit a truck that had stalled on the tracks at an unmanned r
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Big freeze tightens grip in Europe, kills 222

Big freeze tightens grip in Europe, kills 222

Temperatures plunged to new lows in Europe where a week-long cold snap has now claimed more than 220 lives and forecasters warned that the big freeze would tighten its grip at the weekend. In the south-west Czech Republic, the mercury dropped as low as mi
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Zimbabwe bars unregistered foreign newspapers

Zimbabwe bars unregistered foreign newspapers

Zimbabwe will bar all unregistered foreign newspapers, its media commission said on Friday, in what could be the start of a crackdown on outlets critical of President Robert Mugabe ahead of a possible election this year. The commission said some foreign n
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Street battle rages near Egypt's Interior Ministry

Street battle rages near Egypt's Interior Ministry

Rock-throwing protesters fought riot police through clouds of tear gas near Egypt's Interior Ministry on a second day of clashes triggered by the deaths in Port Said of 74 people - the country's worst soccer disaster.
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China coal mine explosion kills 11

China coal mine explosion kills 11

A gas explosion in a south-west China coal mine Friday killed 11 workers and injured six others, state press said in the latest accident to hit the nation's dangerous mining industry. One worker remained missing after the explosion ripped through the Diao
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Hackers intercept FBI, Scotland Yard call

Hackers intercept FBI, Scotland Yard call

They trade jokes, chuckle and talk shop about a hacker plot called "Project Mayhem." But at the heart of the conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard was a strategy aimed at bringing down the hacking collective known as Anonymous, which has launc
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Romney poised to win another state

Romney poised to win another state

Republican front-runner Mitt Romney seemed poised to pick up another state in the race to challenge President Barack Obama this fall, as candidates made a last push Friday before the caucuses in Nevada this weekend. While Romney narrows his focus on Obama
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Syrian forces break up Hama protest

Syrian forces break up Hama protest

Syrian forces shot dead one person in the city of Hama on Friday as they broke up a protest marking the anniversary of a 1982 massacre by troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad's father, activists said.
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