Dr Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice-President of Iran, has said that the signing of seven agreements in 12 sectors will boost co-operation between Iran and Pakistan in the areas of trade, investment, banking, transportation, culture and communication sector

Dr Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice-President of Iran, has said that the signing of seven agreements in 12 sectors will boost co-operation between Iran and Pakistan in the areas of trade, investment, banking, transportation, culture and communication sector

The four-nation Asian transit trucking service launch has once again been postponed without fixing the new date, diplomatic sources disclosed here on Saturday.

The four-nation Asian transit trucking service launch has once again been postponed without fixing the new date, diplomatic sources disclosed here on Saturday.

While taking cognisance of shooting up of prices of steel billets and other products, the government has convened an emergency meeting on Tuesday to look into the causes of price hike.

While taking cognisance of shooting up of prices of steel billets and other products, the government has convened an emergency meeting on Tuesday to look into the causes of price hike.

Pakistan has approached the European Union to review its decision regarding imposition of anti-dumping duty on bed linen.

Pakistan has approached the European Union to review its decision regarding imposition of anti-dumping duty on bed linen.

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) had arranged a one-day conference on development of a new 'performance evaluation system' for tax officials.

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) had arranged a one-day conference on development of a new 'performance evaluation system' for tax officials.

A 26-member rice exporters' delegation from Pakistan, led by Abdul Rahim Janoo, will leave for India on March 9.

A 26-member rice exporters' delegation from Pakistan, led by Abdul Rahim Janoo, will leave for India on March 9.

Pakistan has drastically reduced its population growth rate from 3.1 percent to 1.96 percent which means that country's population is growing at the rate of approximately three million each year, said Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz.

The weather report of Saturday (March 06) and the forecast for Sunday (March 07, 2004).

Pakistan has drastically reduced its population growth rate from 3.1 percent to 1.96 percent which means that country's population is growing at the rate of approximately three million each year, said Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz.

Closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/pound on Friday.

Closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/pound on Friday.

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month (February 6 - 28, 2004).

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (March 06) and rates for Sunday (March 07, 2004).

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Commodities market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Chemicals and dyes market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Rates of spices and other allied commodities in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

The rupee-dollar parity rates moved slightly on Saturday in the open market for buying and selling at Rs 57.47 and Rs 57.48, respectively.

The rupee-dollar parity rates moved slightly on Saturday in the open market for buying and selling at Rs 57.47 and Rs 57.48, respectively.

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday March 8, 2004.

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday March 8, 2004.

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday March 8, 2004.

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 21st February, 2004.

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 21st February, 2004.

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (March 06, 2004).

The International Monetary Fund(IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights(SDR).

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

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 Comm

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

Karachi interbank rates on Saturday (March 06, 2004).

The US rover Spirit has found more signs that water once existed on Mars, days after its twin probe discovered signs that parts of the Red Planet were once drenched with water and could possibly have supported life, NASA said.

Libya will sign the UN nuclear watchdog's Additional Protocol next week to show how serious it is about giving up weapons of mass destruction but talks about Iran are proving difficult, diplomats said on Saturday.

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans marched through the capital Saturday, protesting against President Hugo Chavez and insisting on the validity of signatures gathered to force a recall vote.

French President Jacques Chirac on Saturday condemned what authorities say are likely arson attacks on two Muslim places of worship and vowed to track down those responsible.

A Spaniard thought to be the oldest man in the world has died at the age of 114, his family said on Saturday.

A Singapore court ruled on Saturday that "misadventure" was the cause of death for conjoined adult twins from Iran who died during surgery to separate them.

Thousands of women demonstrated in Paris Saturday amid deep division over the wearing of the Islamic veil.

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry accused the Bush administration on Saturday of failing to adequately prepare and equip US forces for the war in Iraq.

The United States will soon slap sanctions on Syria, under a 2003 law allowing President George W. Bush to punish the country for alleged support of radical Islamic groups and weapons programs, a US official said Saturday.

Deadly suicide bomb attacks this week and disagreements over a proposed constitution will not stop Iraq's progress toward democracy, US President George W. Bush said Saturday.

A Chinese court has jailed a Hong Kong resident with dual British citizenship for life for spying for the territory's former colonial masters, newspapers reported on Saturday.

George Bush and Tony Blair, perhaps fired by a religious conviction they were battling evil, were seduced by unproven intelligence reports of Iraq's illegal weapons, former chief UN arms inspector Hans Blix says.

Bangladesh is the most dangerous place in Asia to be a newsman, the US-based Committee to Protect Journalists has said, urging the government to vigorously investigate and prosecute attacks on journalists.

Iraqi Governing Council member Ahmed Chalabi says he is tired of being blamed for misleading the United States about Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and points the finger instead at the CIA in an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes" to be aired on Sunday.

Leading Shia members of Iraq's Governing Council met aides to the country's top Shia cleric on Saturday to try to salvage a deal on an interim constitution crucial to US plans to hand power back to Iraqis.

Europe's biggest carmaker Volkswagen will neither close factories nor sell off luxury brands in its drive to slash costs as it confronts a weak auto market, VW's chief executive told a German newspaper.

South Korean technology company Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will join a computer chip development project at an International Business Machines Corp technology centre in New York, the companies said on Friday.

A key Iraqi oil pipeline closed for almost a year by sabotage is ready to resume daily exports, the US army unit in charge of the project said on Saturday.

The International Monetary Fund on Friday gave high marks to Bosnia for maintaining economic growth and controlling spending despite a severe drought, weak manufacturing and shrinking foreign aid.

With oil prices remaining high, Opec has scaled down plans to cut production in April from 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) to 1.5 million bpd, the Middle East Economic Survey reports in its Monday edition.

French Trade Minister Francois Loos held talks on Saturday with Libyan leaders about possible co-operation in oil, tourism, water and electricity projects, a senior Lebanese official in Tripoli said.

Faced with slumping sales of photographic film, Japan's Fuji Photo Film is placing a big bet that an expected boom in the liquid crystal display (LCD) television market will become a pillar of its future growth.

Russia has accused Deloitte and Touche, the international accounting and consulting giant, of tax evasion and has opened a criminal investigation into the matter, the interior ministry said Saturday.

Hong Kong's embattled leader Tung Chee-hwa said on Saturday the city's economy could grow by six percent this year, thanks to a host of economic stimulus measures offered by Beijing last year.

Former IMF chief Horst Koehler said on Saturday he had been planning to stay at its helm until he got an offer he couldn't refuse - to be his party's candidate for German president.

Top US defence contractor Lockheed Martin Corp and Titan Corp on Friday said they had learned of allegations of bribes by Titan consultants, which could jeopardise their proposed merger.

China's capital account may be mostly open within five to six years, but reform of ailing banks will have to be completed first, the country's foreign exchange chief said on Saturday.

China, charting a course of more modest economic growth and mild inflation, on Saturday forecast a $38.6 billion budget deficit this year as it shifts resources to help an impoverished countryside catch up with wealthier cities.

China, charting a course of more modest economic growth and mild inflation, on Saturday forecast a $38.6 billion budget deficit this year as it shifts resources to help an impoverished countryside catch up with wealthier cities.