Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

The coal and soapstone exploitation projects in Kurram and Orakzai agencies of the tribal area have been hit by another snag of the release of funds for the projects, reliable sources in mineral sector confided to Business Recorder on Wednesday.

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Tribal elders tried on Wednesday to secure the release of 14 government men as part of efforts to negotiate a halt to a bloody week-long battle between troops and al Qaeda fighters.

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Tribal elders tried on Wednesday to secure the release of 14 government men as part of efforts to negotiate a halt to a bloody week-long battle between troops and al Qaeda fighters.

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Japanese truckmaker Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp said Wednesday it would recall more than twice as many vehicles than previously announced over problems with faulty wheel hubs that led to a fatal accident.

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Hewlett-Packard Co is putting its weight behind personal computers that run the Linux operating system, the No 1 personal computer and computer printer maker said on Wednesday.

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

European Central Bank policymakers are hinting there is room for cheaper credit in the eurozone if confidence falters, opening the door to a possible interest rate cut next week.

US treasuries bid prices on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

The government said Wednesday it is not satisfied by Standand and Poor's decision to upgrade the rating outlook for Japan's sovereign debt.

US treasuries bid prices on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Japanese electronics conglomerates Fujitsu Ltd and Mitsubishi Electric Corp said on Wednesday they may jointly develop high-speed third-generation (3G) phones for the country's dominant mobile phone operator, NTT DoCoMo Inc.

US treasuries bid prices on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Privatisation Commission held pre-bid conference for Kohinoor Oil Mills Limited sell-of here on Wednesday. The commission has offered 51 percent shares on 'as is where is' basis.

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Privatisation Commission held pre-bid conference for Kohinoor Oil Mills Limited sell-of here on Wednesday. The commission has offered 51 percent shares on 'as is where is' basis.

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Pakistan has been consistently improving its share in the US apparel market during the last three years and its export volume has been increasing.

The Pak rupee recovered versus the greenback amid moderate trading activity in the Interbank Forex Market during the day.

Pakistan has been consistently improving its share in the US apparel market during the last three years and its export volume has been increasing.

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

European regulators on Wednesday went dramatically further than their US counterparts by imposing a record fine of half a billion euros and product changes on US software giant Microsoft for stifling rivals.

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

European regulators on Wednesday went dramatically further than their US counterparts by imposing a record fine of half a billion euros and product changes on US software giant Microsoft for stifling rivals.

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Bulls dominated the proceedings at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday where equities witnessed broad-based recovery under the lead of heavyweights amid increase in index.

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Bulls dominated the proceedings at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday where equities witnessed broad-based recovery under the lead of heavyweights amid increase in index.

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Equities registered gains across the board on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) amid ascending transaction volume on account of institutional support.

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Equities registered gains across the board on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) amid ascending transaction volume on account of institutional support.

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Across-the-board buying, especially in OGDC, helped the KSE-100 index to reach a new record high mark of 5045.49 following active support from financial institutions and leading brokerage houses.

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Across-the-board buying, especially in OGDC, helped the KSE-100 index to reach a new record high mark of 5045.49 following active support from financial institutions and leading brokerage houses.

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Shipping lines will increase from April 1 the fuel recovery surcharge for all cargo destined for Canada.

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Shipping lines will increase from April 1 the fuel recovery surcharge for all cargo destined for Canada.

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Saudi Engineering Group International (SEGI) has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) to invest $500 million in two different projects in Karachi.

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

Saudi Engineering Group International (SEGI) has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) to invest $500 million in two different projects in Karachi.

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

President Pervez Musharraf said on Wednesday that Pakistan and China would continue to expand co-operation in all fields, including defence and defence production.

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

To further intensify the repatriation of Afghan refugees to their home country, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has appealed for more than $122 million for its extended operations.

Karachi interbank rates on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

The Association of Builders and Developers (Abad) has suggested development and promotion of satellite towns in the vicinity of big cities.

Singapore bunker prices were steady on Wednesday due to strong prompt demand and support from higher crude and oil product cargoes, which helped to counter downward pressure from rising supply.

Fearing a backlash of the assassination of Palestinian leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, the US renewed its travel alert to its citizens and also shut down its missions in the UAE on Wednesday.

The Karachi Port handled 53,459 tonnes of cargo including 35,779 tonnes import and 17,680 tonnes export cargo during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday.

The Cabinet on Wednesday decided to reduce the rate of customs duty on import of re-rollable scrap from 25 percent to 10 percent with immediate effect. The previous rate of 25 percent was being agitated against by local industries on the ground that it wa

Asia must upgrade existing ports and build new ones to meet the needs of next generation "mega-container ships" as the center of gravity of global trade shifts from Europe to the region, analysts said at a maritime conference here Wednesday.

The Cabinet on Wednesday decided to reduce the rate of customs duty on import of re-rollable scrap from 25 percent to 10 percent with immediate effect. The previous rate of 25 percent was being agitated against by local industries on the ground that it wa

Heavy rains in Kenyan tea growing areas brought a drop in prices of poorer tea at this week's auction as offers of low quality leaves rose, traders said on Wednesday.

Pakistan and Vietnam agreed on Wednesday to bolster bilateral trade and economic co-operation to the mutual benefit of both the countries.

Pakistan's palm oil market remained mixed over the past week, with importers preferring to wait for world prices to ease before booking new orders, dealers said.

Pakistan and Vietnam agreed on Wednesday to bolster bilateral trade and economic co-operation to the mutual benefit of both the countries.

Sri Lanka's tea market saw a mixed sale on Wednesday, with low-grown teas selling well but plainer teas from the high-grown regions meeting less demand.

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is preparing a roadmap on budgetary measures to be introduced in fiscal 2004-05 making tax policy more investors-friendly.

US Gulf FOB corn basis offers lower on Tuesday amid ample supplies following stepped up farmer selling and a lack of fresh demand, dealer said, adding that soyabeans were mostly steady.

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is preparing a roadmap on budgetary measures to be introduced in fiscal 2004-05 making tax policy more investors-friendly.

Pressing rice demands from China and solid loadings at Vietnam's key port have kept local prices of the grain firm and prompted exporters to seek delays in deliveries, traders said on Wednesday.

World Bank's mission in Pakistan on Wednesday called on Federal Minister for Water & Power Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao and discussed potential of investment in water & power sectors.

Chinese buyers have retreated to the sidelines as a rally in Chicago soya futures to fresh multiyear highs has undermined their hopes for restored crushing margins following recent rises in domestic meal prices.

World Bank's mission in Pakistan on Wednesday called on Federal Minister for Water & Power Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao and discussed potential of investment in water & power sectors.

The March vaida opened at Rs 435.40 and was the highest at Rs 435.50. Later it was quoted lowest at Rs 435 and closing was seen at Rs 435.50.

Pakistani troops fought new battles with gunmen near the Afghan border as fears spread on Wednesday of a campaign of retaliation against the offensive aimed at rooting out al Qaeda members and their supporters.

Dull session was evident on the cotton market on Wednesday where quiet was stated to have prevailed because of the crucial Pak-India fifth ODI, relevant sources said.

Pakistani troops fought new battles with gunmen near the Afghan border as fears spread on Wednesday of a campaign of retaliation against the offensive aimed at rooting out al Qaeda members and their supporters.

Mixed trend was marked in raw rubber on the Jodia Bazar where other sectors transpired insignificant variations.

Changes were quite a few on the seed and grain wholesale markets amid modest business on Wednesday (March 24, 2004).

The US Agriculture Department's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the following prevailing world market prices of milled and rough rice, adjusted for US milling yields and location, and the resulting marketing loan gain (MLG) and loan deficienc

CSCE coffee futures finished an erratic session lower on Tuesday as speculators and locals tried to make money in a narrow trading band, brokers said.

CSCE cocoa futures closed modestly lower on Tuesday as short-term speculators liquidated longs or added to existing short positions after a recent advance to a three-week high, traders said.

The United States should not open its borders to Brazilian soybeans and soyameal until sufficient safeguards are in place to prevent introduction of the devastating soybean rust disease, said Senate Finance Committee chairman Chuck Grassley on Tuesday.

Shanghai copper closed up on Wednesday as the London Metal Exchange recouped heavy losses in overnight trade, boosted by strong fundamentals and shrugging off the threat of geopolitical uncertainty, traders said.

Malaysian tin closed another $15 up, continuing for the 12th day a winning streak that has made the metal costlier in Kuala Lumpur than London and turned European buyers away.

In a dramatic turnaround, Comex copper reversed its steep losses in the last minutes on Tuesday to close with moderate gains, which some traders attributed to selling on global security worries that was met with late short-cover buying on dips, traders sa

Tokyo platinum prices marched higher on Wednesday on active bargain hunting and the view that strong demand for the metal would remain intact, but gold barely budged.

Comex gold on Tuesday recovered from losses and rose to its highest price since trading near 15-year peaks in January, as investors continued buying bullion to insulate portfolios from worldwide tensions.

Spot platinum prices hit a fresh 24-year high in Asia on Wednesday on renewed speculative buying but physical demand, especially from key buyer China, showed signs of retreating, traders said on Wednesday.

Thai rubber prices were lower in sluggish trade on Wednesday, but they are not expected to dip further as domestic supplies are tight, traders said.

India, the world's third-largest cotton producer, is likely to step up imports over the next two months as domestic prices are seen rising with a seasonal drop in local supply, traders said on Wednesday.

Tokyo rubber futures fell on profit-taking on Wednesday, giving up the week's gains as traders focused on the imminent expiry of the prompt contract.

A rise in world rubber prices on supply concerns and talk of Chinese presence in the market prompted overseas buyers to clinch deals and moved Indonesian tyre-grade SIR20 prices higher, traders said on Wednesday.

Ukraine's vegetable oil producers may face a serious shortage of raw seed for crushing due to the high pace of sunflower seed exports this season, analysts said on Wednesday.

CSCE raw sugar futures ended on Tuesday at a 7-1/2 month high on relentless speculative fund buying, with the sweetener seen edging higher in the days ahead, brokers said.

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures ended mixed on Tuesday in a slight setback after on Monday's sharp rally capped a run of eight straight sessions in which the spot month closed higher, traders said.

Chicago Board of Trade rough rice futures ended mixed on Tuesday with light speculative buying supporting the nearby contracts after profit-taking, brokers said.

The Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) said its eastern market indicator (EMI) fell 10 cents to 779 cents a kg clean at sales on Wednesday.

China's Agriculture Ministry will start accepting applications from Monday for permits to allow Brazilian soyabeans to enter the country after April 20, when an interim import measure expires, officials said on Wednesday.

Malaysian crude palm oil (CPO) futures ended up on Wednesday, ignoring losses in Chicago soyaoil overnight, as speculation over exports for March 1-25 fanned buying.

London robusta prices closed lower on Wednesday on thin outright activity and with origin offers pressuring prices, dealers said.