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Print - 2007-03-02
US and Iraqi forces set for Sadr City push

US and Iraqi forces set for Sadr City push

US and Iraqi troops will soon launch a major sweep in the Shia militia bastion of Sadr City, military officials said on Thursday, a pivotal moment for the make-or-break security crackdown in Baghdad.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Hong Kong gets taste of democracy in TV debate

Hong Kong gets taste of democracy in TV debate

Hong Kong got a taste of democracy, American-style, Thursday when the two candidates for an upcoming leadership election duelled in an unprecedented live televised debate.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Four killed in Indonesia clash

Four killed in Indonesia clash

Four people were killed and another 25 injured in clashes between police and protesters in an Indonesian province, police said Thursday. Some of those killed had been shot dead, senior policeman M. Nazli said.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Interpol to subject supporters to MIND control

Interpol to subject supporters to MIND control

Travellers arriving in the Caribbean for the cricket World Cup should be prepared for some MIND control. They should not, though, fear some bizarre plot to alter people's behaviour using covert drug tests or electronic signals.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Human rights groups snub Chechen conference

Human rights groups snub Chechen conference

Major rights groups snubbed a Moscow-sponsored rights forum in Chechnya on Thursday as a sham to cover up abuses by its leader, but President Vladimir Putin praised him for bringing peace to the region.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
US historian dies at 89

US historian dies at 89

US historian and Pulitzer Prize winner Arthur Schlesinger Jr. died of a heart attack in Manhattan on Wednesday night, the New York Times reported on Thursday. He was 89. The paper quoted Schlesinger's son, Stephen, as saying he died in a hospital after be
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
EU launches fundamental rights agency

EU launches fundamental rights agency

The European Union launched an agency for fundamental rights on Thursday to help tackle rising racism and intolerance and prevent any member state from becoming a haven for violent hate-mongers.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Indian rupee range-bound

Indian rupee range-bound

The Indian rupee traded in a narrow range on Thursday with investors circumspect after it fell in the previous session tracking weak global equities before getting support from suspected central bank intervention.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Sterling rises against euro

Sterling rises against euro

Sterling rose against the euro on Thursday after a survey on Britain's manufacturing sector and mortgage approvals data came in above expectations, fanning talk on the possibility of higher interest rates.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Yen hits 2007 high versus dollar

Yen hits 2007 high versus dollar

The yen resumed this week's broad rally on Thursday, hitting a 2007 high against the dollar, as stock market declines across Asia made investors edgy about a further slide in risky assets.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bonds sell-off continues

Bonds sell-off continues

European corporate debt fell sharply for a third day on Thursday as declining global stock markets prompted investors to dump bonds and buy protection against defaults.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bonds sell-off continues

Bonds sell-off continues

European corporate debt fell sharply for a third day on Thursday as declining global stock markets prompted investors to dump bonds and buy protection against defaults.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
European shares down for third day

European shares down for third day

European shares closed lower for a third consecutive day on Thursday, but above an intraday 2-1/2 month low as stronger-than-expected US manufacturing data helped alleviate global economic and foreign exchange worries.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
US regulators bust insider trading 'ring'

US regulators bust insider trading 'ring'

US regulators said Thursday they had busted a brazen Wall Street insider trading "ring" of 14 people, mostly from securities firms and hedge funds.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
US regulators bust insider trading 'ring'

US regulators bust insider trading 'ring'

US regulators said Thursday they had busted a brazen Wall Street insider trading "ring" of 14 people, mostly from securities firms and hedge funds.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Chinese stock index drops

Chinese stock index drops

Chinese main stock index fell nearly 3 percent on Thursday as profit-taking in richly valued financial blue chips continued, though Ping An Insurance staged a fairly strong debut.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
FTSE sees deeper shade of red in global slide

FTSE sees deeper shade of red in global slide

Britain's leading share index notched up a third day of losses on Thursday, sinking in choppy trade in the wake of steep falls across world markets, but Royal Bank of Scotland shares shone on earnings.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
London sugar higher

London sugar higher

London sugar futures closed higher at the top end of its recent range on trade and speculative buying against producer and trade selling in moderate volumes on Thursday, dealers said.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Copper set to rise on Chinese demand

Copper set to rise on Chinese demand

Copper prices are set to rise on Chinese demand and a spate of short positions even though markets suffered a case of nerves this week due to economic growth fears.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Oil rises on US refinery glitches, supply worries

Oil rises on US refinery glitches, supply worries

Oil rose to $62 a barrel on Thursday as refinery problems and falling inventories raised supply concerns in top energy consumer the United States leading into spring when driving demand picks up.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Morocco's grains crop poor at best

Morocco's grains crop poor at best

Morocco, one of North Africa's main state grains importers, is hoping for enough rainfall soon to save an already stunted crop from "looming disaster", the country's main farming group chief said on Thursday.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
New York Cotton Rates

New York Cotton Rates

Thursday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
New York Cotton Rates

New York Cotton Rates

Thursday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton futures end lower

New York cotton futures end lower

Cotton futures closed lower Thursday on sales by small speculators in subdued business and the market may drift until it receives more news whether top consumer China will shake off a recent round of economic turmoil, brokers said.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Brazil's coffee crop developing well

Brazil's coffee crop developing well

Brazil's new coffee crop is developing well due to favourable weather and could exceed the official forecast by 9 percent, but it may not stop coffee prices from rising in 2007, the head of Italian roaster Illycaffe said on Thursday.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Nickel hits new peak, copper bounces

Nickel hits new peak, copper bounces

Copper prices bounced, nickel hit a new record high and lead jumped 6 percent on Thursday as the market anticipated future buying from China, analysts and traders said. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange closed at $6,110 a tonne, up 1.6 perce
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Gold steady, focus shifts back to $700

Gold steady, focus shifts back to $700

Gold steadied on Thursday as confidence returned to the market following recent volatile trade, linked to a global stock sell-off.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn drops 4pc

US MIDDAY: corn drops 4pc

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade fell 4 percent on Thursday on bearish exports and financial concerns that included a drop overnight in Asian stock markets and an early plunge in the US stock market, traders said.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat falls

US MIDDAY: wheat falls

Wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade fell early on Thursday on fund selling tied to long liquidation amid global financial turmoil, traders said.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper edges higher

US MIDDAY: copper edges higher

US copper futures edged higher in morning business on Thursday, on the back of better-than-expected US February manufacturing activity, traders said.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabean sinks

US MIDDAY: soyabean sinks

The Chicago Board of Trade soyabean market sank early on Thursday amid financial worries after China's main stock index closed 3 percent lower, traders said. Weakness in the products added pressure to soyabeans.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold inches up

US MIDDAY: gold inches up

US gold futures rose slightly in volatile trade early on Thursday, whipsawed by renewed selling with US stocks and bargain hunting after the previous session's sharp losses because of broad-based declines in financial markets.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
World Kidney Day on March 8

World Kidney Day on March 8

As elsewhere, the World Kidney Day would be marked in the country on March 8. This was stated by the Executive Officer of the Kidney Foundation, Ms Shahnaz Ahad. She said that on the occasion, a camp would be organised at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Kar
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
NWFP approves contractual package for professors

NWFP approves contractual package for professors

NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani approved a competitive contractual package for the professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors to be recruited for the Gomal Medical College, Saidu Medical College, and Khyber Girls Medical College etc
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Future of LHC Multan Bench under threat

Future of LHC Multan Bench under threat

The environment in law chambers and bar room was so grim. An endless discussion was underway about the future of LHC Multan Bench after giving option by LHC Chief Justice to the petitioner that he can file petition with Lahore Principal Seat or LHC Multan
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Basant festival

Basant festival

I am sorry to say that many people celebrated "Basant" in Pakistan, specially in Lahore. Young men and women flew kites and danced on the beat of the drum with full enthusiasm, ignoring all Islamic values and culture.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Tragedy at Panipat

Tragedy at Panipat

Whosoever witnessed the pathetic and heart-rending sight of the burning train at Panipat (India) must have been moved to tears in which at least 68 passengers were killed. It is reported that two crude incendiary bombs exploded inside the security-sealed
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Kids kill kids in crime-mired Guatemala

Kids kill kids in crime-mired Guatemala

On New Year's day, six-year-old Evelyn Isidro went down the block in a shanty town near Guatemala City to buy a diaper for her baby brother. She never made it home.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
China-specific economic zone

China-specific economic zone

The Economic Co-ordination Committee of the Cabinet, in a major initiative to further bolster Pakistan-China economic relations, has approved an incentive-laden package for a 3,000-acre China-specific economic zone, to be established near Kala Shah Kaku i
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
The Cheney visit

The Cheney visit

US Vice President Dick Cheney's visit here early this week had all the elements of a perfect paradox. It was unannounced but very much expected, in that it brought to a stunning climax what was being cooked and dished out from Washington over the past man
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Samjhota blast: tight security plan needed

Samjhota blast: tight security plan needed

The Samjhota Express blast was a tragedy. The loss of innocent train passengers in a blast is to be condemned by all. No matter who did this or what reason, they should be caught and prosecuted, said an article on an Indian website, desicritics.org.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Process to make next Haj policy begins

Process to make next Haj policy begins

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has initiated to formulate the policy for the next Haj ceremony. It met with the concerned departments to facilitate intending pilgrims during the Haj.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
ITMD refuses to accept MEB curriculum

ITMD refuses to accept MEB curriculum

Qari Muhammad Hanif Jhalandari, Secretary of Ittehad Tanzeem Deeni Madaris (ITMD) has said "we did not nod to accept the common curriculum introduced by Madaris Education Board (MEB) and only our recommended syllabus would be acceptable."
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Petroleum sector being promoted on modern line: minister

Petroleum sector being promoted on modern line: minister

Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Mir Muhammad Naseer Mengal has said that there exists a lot of opportunities for the prospective investors in oil and gas projects and the government would facilitate the investment of Emperion compan
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Government urged to withdraw raise in power tariff

Government urged to withdraw raise in power tariff

Chairman Indo-Pak Flour Mills Confederation, Dr Bilal Aslam Sufi, has urged the federal government to withdraw recent 10 percent increase in electricity tariff as it has enhanced input cost of all the industries.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
LHC summons store owner in fraud case

LHC summons store owner in fraud case

Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the owner of a general store to appear before the court on March 08. A petition was filed by a distributor of Stillman's cream, who asked the court to take action against the owner of the store for preparing the fake c
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
LHC issues notice to Deputy AGP

LHC issues notice to Deputy AGP

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a notice to Deputy Attorney General of Pakistan and directed him to appear before the court in connection of a petition, which was filed by Ex-federal minister Ahmed Mukhtar, who challenged the inclusion of his name
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Website to resolve power billing disputes

Website to resolve power billing disputes

Punjab Minister for Power Chaudhry Armaghan Subhani has said that the Reconciliation Cell (RC) of the Power Department will set up its website to resolve billing disputes between Wapda and various provincial government departments till the end of the mont
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Unregulated sales of drugs endanger lives of people: UN

Unregulated sales of drugs endanger lives of people: UN

Unregulated sales in places such as street markets and the Internet of both internationally controlled and counterfeit drugs endanger the lives of people world-wide, according to a UN-backed report of an independent drug control body.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Chronic diseases: UK university to join hands with local institutions

Chronic diseases: UK university to join hands with local institutions

Warwick University, UK will join hands with King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore and Army Medical College, Rawalpindi for sharing clinical research data so as to chalk out a joint mechanism to avoid complications associate
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Overseas Pakistanis want level playing field for investment

Overseas Pakistanis want level playing field for investment

The government of Pakistan should provide level playing field to all in order to attract direct foreign investment (DFI) and must stop discriminatory attitude towards the overseas Pakistanis who want to invest in Pakistan.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Quetta CAD, CAM Centre to become operational on Monday

Quetta CAD, CAM Centre to become operational on Monday

Computer-aided Designing (CAD) and Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) training centre in Quetta will become operational in Quetta on March 5 (Monday) with the launch of courses in Computerised 2D/3D Drafting Techniques and Digital Architect Design.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
EDB introduces transparent and competitive tariff based system

EDB introduces transparent and competitive tariff based system

Engineering Development Board (EDB) has undertaken gigantic tasks of introduction of transparent and competitive Tariff Based System (TBS) to replace the non-TRIMS complaint deletion programmes and framing of a detailed Auto Industry Development Programme
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
'Population House' to be completed soon

'Population House' to be completed soon

The Ministry of Population Welfare's (MoPW) 'Population House' will be completed soon with the cost of Rs 123.039 million, sources told Business Recorder here on Thursday. The sources said that the new building was being constructed under new build
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Speakers call to expand role of civil defence

Speakers call to expand role of civil defence

Speakers at a seminar held here on Thursday in connection with 'World Civil Defence Day' have called for strengthening and expanding the civil defence role so as modern day challenges could be met in more organised manner.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Federal capital to have new hospital

Federal capital to have new hospital

The government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) will build a new hospital in the federal capital to provide best health services to the citizens. Secretary Health Syed Anwar Mahmood said while addressing the ceremony held here on Thursday to hand over two st
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
LHC directs DPO

LHC directs DPO

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed District Police Officer (DPO), Nankana Sahib to take strict action against Sub-Inspector of a police picket Muhammad Akram for holding Abdul Ghaffar illegal custody.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Students urged to maintain discipline

Students urged to maintain discipline

Principal of Government Postgraduate College for Women Mrs Waseem Sikandar on Thursday urged the students to maintain discipline among them. She was speaking after the oath taking ceremony of the Students Council at the college.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Hearing put off

Hearing put off

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has adjourned the proceedings in a petition filed by a member LHC Bar Association (LHCBA), who urged the court to ban on manufacturing of kites. The petitioner M D Tahir also prayed to the court to strictly hold the government
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Media university to be operational by September: minister

Media university to be operational by September: minister

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Tariq Azeem Khan has said that the proposed media university to be set up in Islamabad would be operational by September this year. Talking to a seven member media delegation from Nepal here on Thursday.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Issuance of NOC for CNG stations banned in Rawalpindi

Issuance of NOC for CNG stations banned in Rawalpindi

Director General, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), Brigadier Pervaiz Mehmood Khan said that ban has been imposed on issuing NOC for the installation of CNG stations in the entire city.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Canada to propose alternatives to mining border

Canada to propose alternatives to mining border

Canada will suggest Pakistan, alternatives to mining its border with Afghanistan, in the light of political and technical requisites, Canadian Deputy High Commissioner Stuart Hughes said on Thursday.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Supreme Court disposed of 1,453 cases in February

Supreme Court disposed of 1,453 cases in February

Supreme Court of Pakistan disposed of 1,453 cases during the month of February 2007 whereas 928 new cases were instituted. The Honourable Judges disposed off more cases in the previous month than the institutions, which is an expression of the competence
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
PML and PPP Sherpao to contest polls jointly

PML and PPP Sherpao to contest polls jointly

PML President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and President PPP and Interior Minister Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao have agreed to contest the next general elections jointly. However Sherpao said that his faction of PPP would finally decide about the merger with PML
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Power demand growing by 9.5 percent annually: Shaukat

Power demand growing by 9.5 percent annually: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that demand in power sector is growing by 9.5 percent annually and the government is encouraging local and foreign private sector investments to keep a balance between demand and supply.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
181 vehicles fined in NWFP

181 vehicles fined in NWFP

NWFP Excise and Taxation Department has fined 181 vehicles having illegal motor licence, number plates and illegal personalised numbers and recovered from them a sum of rupees 22,40,000- as penalty.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Rs 70 million disbursed among co-operatives scam victims

Rs 70 million disbursed among co-operatives scam victims

Deputy chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Major General Muhammad Siddique disbursed cheques for Rs 70 million to 712 Co-operatives scandal affected persons at a ceremony held at Chamba House here on Thursday.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Regional/Sub-Regional O
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Call for promoting culture of cleanliness

Call for promoting culture of cleanliness

To forestall viral, skin diseases and infection in hospitals' staff, doctors, nurses, antibiotic medicines must be taken in time in correct dosages apart from ensuring cleanliness.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Penalty of increments remains effective for a specific period

Penalty of increments remains effective for a specific period

The Punjab government while taking notice of imposition of the penalty of withholding of increments upon delinquent officials by the competent authorities has asked the heads of administrative and subordinate departments to ensure that the penalty of with
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Nazim pledges to strengthen PML in Sialkot

Nazim pledges to strengthen PML in Sialkot

Sialkot District Nazim Muhammad Akmal Cheema has pledged to further strengthen and activate Pakistan Muslim League at level in Sialkot district.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Demonstration held against textile mills

Demonstration held against textile mills

Residents of Lutkaran, Pir Jehanian and adjacent area on Thursday staged a demonstration against the effluent and toxic water of local textile mills which caused destruction of their crops and spreading different diseases in the area.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Chichawatni blast: two suspected terrorists arrested

Chichawatni blast: two suspected terrorists arrested

Police on Thursday arrested two alleged accomplices of three terrorists who died in bomb blast in Chichwatni (Sahiwal district) on February 24. They were arrested from a village near Raiwind (Kasur district). They were identified as Hafiz Muhammad Shakir
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Three rockets fired

Three rockets fired

Three rockets were fired at a check post of security forces in Dera Bugti of Balochistan. Police said that unknown miscreants fired three rockets at a check post of security forces on Thursday at five kilometres distance from Dera Bugti which could not hi
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Station masters postpone strike

Station masters postpone strike

Station masters did not observe the strike nor tender their resignations on Thursday because Federal Minister for Railway Shaikh Rashid Ahmed has called them for negotiations on Friday (March 2) and assured them about redressal of grievances and acceptanc
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
'Lack of clear vision deteriorated sectoral volatility'

'Lack of clear vision deteriorated sectoral volatility'

Due to deterioration in sectoral volatility, development and governance, there is lack of clear vision, transparency and functional co-operation at the political levels, marginalisation of civil society in the planning process and slackness at the bureauc
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Contractors ignoring environmental laws: Pepa

Contractors ignoring environmental laws: Pepa

Pakistan Environment Protection Agency (Pepa) has advised the Capital Development Authority (CDA) for imposing penalty on the contractors of certain mega projects being executed in the federal capital for ignoring the environmental laws.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
One-UN system to help achieve MDGs: Shaukat

One-UN system to help achieve MDGs: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has proposed that the UN Secretary General should have at least one billion dollars at his disposal to deal with post-disaster and post-conflict humanitarian situations.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Railways' corporatisation on fast-track

Railways' corporatisation on fast-track

The government has decided to put Pakistan Railways (PR) corporatisation on fast track and to streamline the organisation under National Trade Corridor (NTC) plan. The government has asked the PR to appoint chief executive officer (CEO) to run the affairs
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (March 01, 2007) and the forecast for Friday (March 02, 2007).
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
WWF-P signs MoU with Ev-K2-CNR

WWF-P signs MoU with Ev-K2-CNR

World Wide Funds for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ev-K2-CNR Committee of Italy to affirm mutual cooperation for improved management of nature and natural resources in the Karakoram area of Pakistan.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 01, 2007).

Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Cricket World Cup: Gerry's/FedEx appointed visa service provider

Cricket World Cup: Gerry's/FedEx appointed visa service provider

Gerry's/FedEx has been appointed as Exclusive Visa Service provider to receive applications for Visas for Caricom countries (West Indies Visa) for the upcoming cricket world cup. People interested in visiting Caricom countries to attend Cricket World Cup
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 01, 2007).

Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Pak Oman Bank meeting reviews progress

Pak Oman Bank meeting reviews progress

The Board of Directors of Pak Oman Micro Finance Bank held its 5th meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at Karachi. H.E. Yahya Bin Saeed Bin Abdullah Al-Jabri, Chairman of the Board of Directors, presided over the meeting.
Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 01, 2007).

Published 02 Mar, 2007 12:00am
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