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Print - 2008-11-20
China to build power generating unit at Tunsa Barrage

China to build power generating unit at Tunsa Barrage

China to build a power generating unit at Tunsa Barrage to help meet growing energy demand of the Punjab province. A Memorandum of Understanding in this regard was signed between Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) of Sichuan and Punjab government in the
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Indian warship destroys pirate ship

Indian warship destroys pirate ship

An Indian warship has destroyed a pirate "mother vessel" after a battle off the coast of Somalia, officials said Wednesday. Navy spokesman Nirad Sinha said a stealth frigate, the INS Tabar, open fire on the ship in the Gulf of Aden late Tuesday after comi
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Indian warship destroys pirate ship

Indian warship destroys pirate ship

An Indian warship has destroyed a pirate "mother vessel" after a battle off the coast of Somalia, officials said Wednesday. Navy spokesman Nirad Sinha said a stealth frigate, the INS Tabar, open fire on the ship in the Gulf of Aden late Tuesday after comi
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
CCP to probe exorbitant Haj fare issue

CCP to probe exorbitant Haj fare issue

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has decided to examine issue of exorbitant Hajj fare being charged by two international airlines. Sources told Business Recorder that the issue of expensive international air travel tickets being offered
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
CCP to probe exorbitant Haj fare issue

CCP to probe exorbitant Haj fare issue

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has decided to examine issue of exorbitant Hajj fare being charged by two international airlines. Sources told Business Recorder that the issue of expensive international air travel tickets being offered
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
CCP to probe exorbitant Haj fare issue

CCP to probe exorbitant Haj fare issue

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has decided to examine issue of exorbitant Hajj fare being charged by two international airlines. Sources told Business Recorder that the issue of expensive international air travel tickets being offered
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Three held for selling/printing fake shares certificates

Three held for selling/printing fake shares certificates

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday arrested at least three persons for printing and selling out fake share certificates worth millions of rupees in the stock market. According to sources the FIA recovered fake share certificates (both filled
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
China to build power generating unit at Tunsa Barrage

China to build power generating unit at Tunsa Barrage

China to build a power generating unit at Tunsa Barrage to help meet growing energy demand of the Punjab province. A Memorandum of Understanding in this regard was signed between Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) of Sichuan and Punjab government in the
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
China to build power generating unit at Tunsa Barrage

China to build power generating unit at Tunsa Barrage

China to build a power generating unit at Tunsa Barrage to help meet growing energy demand of the Punjab province. A Memorandum of Understanding in this regard was signed between Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) of Sichuan and Punjab government in the
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Donors pledge $328 million for Neelum-Jehlum project

Donors pledge $328 million for Neelum-Jehlum project

The international donors pledged an initial financial assistance, amounting to 328 million dollars for construction of 969 MW Neelum-Jehlum hydroelectric project. This announcement was made in a meeting attended by the delegates of Islamic Development Ban
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Donors pledge $328 million for Neelum-Jehlum project

Donors pledge $328 million for Neelum-Jehlum project

The international donors pledged an initial financial assistance, amounting to 328 million dollars for construction of 969 MW Neelum-Jehlum hydroelectric project. This announcement was made in a meeting attended by the delegates of Islamic Development Ban
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Donors pledge $328 million for Neelum-Jehlum project

Donors pledge $328 million for Neelum-Jehlum project

The international donors pledged an initial financial assistance, amounting to 328 million dollars for construction of 969 MW Neelum-Jehlum hydroelectric project. This announcement was made in a meeting attended by the delegates of Islamic Development Ban
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Obama advised to help expand Pakistan and Afghan cooperation

Obama advised to help expand Pakistan and Afghan cooperation

Former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright has advised President-elect Barack Obama to help expand Pakistan, Afghanistan co-operation as part of efforts to curb militancy in the region and also work towards cancelling out the depiction that the United
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NHA told to complete all under-construction projects on priority basis

NHA told to complete all under-construction projects on priority basis

Federal Minister for Communications Dr Arbab Alamgir Wednesday said that National Highway Authority (NHA) has been directed to complete all the under construction projects on priority basis. Motorway police will be equipped with modern instruments and Con
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Supreme Court resumes hearing of Sharifs' case today

Supreme Court resumes hearing of Sharifs' case today

The Supreme Court will resume hearing in Sharif brothers' eligibility case on Thursday to reach a conclusion in the governments' appeal against Lahore High Court (LHC) judgement, which had barred Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif from contesting
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
PAF will induct 36 CF-20 aircraft in its fleet by 2010

PAF will induct 36 CF-20 aircraft in its fleet by 2010

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will induct 36, CF-20, high-tech combat aircrafts in its fleet by 2010. These, 21st century, 5th generation, aircrafts of Chinese origin will provide an extra punch to the air force after induction, said Air Chief Marshal Tanvir M
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
CDA to auction old AC units of Parliament Lodges

CDA to auction old AC units of Parliament Lodges

The Capital Development Authority will auction the old air-conditioning units of Parliament Lodges. It was decided in the CDA Board meeting held here on Wednesday. The meeting was presided by CDA Chairman Tariq Mehmood Khan and attended by senior official
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Call for effective legislation to safeguard children's rights

Call for effective legislation to safeguard children's rights

A national campaign "20 to 20: Protect Us, provide Us, involve Us" amid approval of the Child Protection Bill, ratification of Minimum Care Standards in institutions and for the effective implementation of ban on corporal punishment to protect children fr
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
JIT got clues leading to mastermind of Marriott Hotel blast

JIT got clues leading to mastermind of Marriott Hotel blast

The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the deadly Marriott Hotel suicide truck blast, succeeded in finding the clue regarding the mastermind of September 20 blast, which claimed more than 80 lives. After investigation of detained accused in the Hotel
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Three held for selling/printing fake shares certificates

Three held for selling/printing fake shares certificates

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday arrested at least three persons for printing and selling out fake share certificates worth millions of rupees in the stock market. According to sources the FIA recovered fake share certificates (both filled
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Three held for selling/printing fake shares certificates

Three held for selling/printing fake shares certificates

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday arrested at least three persons for printing and selling out fake share certificates worth millions of rupees in the stock market. According to sources the FIA recovered fake share certificates (both filled
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Shahbaz opens Shanghai's investment seminar

Shahbaz opens Shanghai's investment seminar

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday inaugurated seminar on investment in China's industrial city, and witnessed several agreements signed between the Punjab government and Chinese companies. The Chief Minister evinced keen interest in the po
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Furnace oil on deferred payment: Iran apprised of port conditions

Furnace oil on deferred payment: Iran apprised of port conditions

Pakistan has provided information to Iran regarding specifications of furnace oil, consumption, and jetty conditions for the provision of furnace oil on deferred payment for a three-month period. Iran has formally agreed to provide furnace oil on deferred
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
New Funds are separate from existing ones: NIT

New Funds are separate from existing ones: NIT

Contributions to the new Fund would come from the financial institutions backed by the guarantee of the federal government, thus any risk and reward would in turn belong to the government of Pakistan," NIT spokesman said in a statement issued here on Wedn
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
New Funds are separate from existing ones: NIT

New Funds are separate from existing ones: NIT

Contributions to the new Fund would come from the financial institutions backed by the guarantee of the federal government, thus any risk and reward would in turn belong to the government of Pakistan," NIT spokesman said in a statement issued here on Wedn
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
New Funds are separate from existing ones: NIT

New Funds are separate from existing ones: NIT

Contributions to the new Fund would come from the financial institutions backed by the guarantee of the federal government, thus any risk and reward would in turn belong to the government of Pakistan," NIT spokesman said in a statement issued here on Wedn
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
New Funds are separate from existing ones: NIT

New Funds are separate from existing ones: NIT

Contributions to the new Fund would come from the financial institutions backed by the guarantee of the federal government, thus any risk and reward would in turn belong to the government of Pakistan," NIT spokesman said in a statement issued here on Wedn
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 103,011 tonnes of cargo including 52,384 tonnes of import, 50,627 tonnes of export, 5,421 loaded and empty containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday.
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
FOB Gulf corn extends week-long slide

FOB Gulf corn extends week-long slide

US FOB Gulf corn basis offers fell on Tuesday continuing a week-long decline due to a lack of export demand and lower prices on interior rivers, while soyabeans held steady, traders said. Corn for December shipment offered at 48 cents a bushel premium to
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
IMF head wants more budget stimulus measures from governments

IMF head wants more budget stimulus measures from governments

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn repeated on Wednesday that governments should use extra budgetary stimulus measures to support flagging economic growth. Speaking before the Economic and Social Council, an assembly that
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
South African maize deliveries higher

South African maize deliveries higher

South African farmers delivered more maize to silos last week, raising the total amount of maize brought to market so far this season to 11.23 million tonnes, data showed on Wednesday. Farmers submitted 8,000 tonnes of white maize and 9,000 tonnes of yell
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
US chief executive officers urge at least $300 billion fiscal stimulus

US chief executive officers urge at least $300 billion fiscal stimulus

Chief executives of leading US companies called for a fiscal stimulus package worth at least $300 billion and urged president-elect Barack Obama to swiftly name his economic team. Dozens of chief executives met at the Wall Street Journal CEO Council event
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Malaysia 2009 palm oil output growth to slow: Oil World

Malaysia 2009 palm oil output growth to slow: Oil World

Malaysia's 2009 palm oil output will rise only marginally following years of rapid growth, Hamburg-based oilseeds analysts Oil World said on Tuesday. Malaysia will produce 17.60 million tonnes of palm oil in calendar year 2009 against an estimated 17.56 m
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Risk of Canadian recession growing: Carney

Risk of Canadian recession growing: Carney

The Bank of Canada sees a greater risk of recession in Canada than it did just one month ago as the global financial crisis ripples through the economy, Governor Mark Carney said on Wednesday. In a speech in London, Carney repeated that the central bank w
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Russia exported 2.69 million tonnes of grain in October

Russia exported 2.69 million tonnes of grain in October

Russia exported 2.69 million tonnes of grain in October versus 2.97 million tonnes in September, the first month-on-month decline this season, and shipments are set to drop further to 1.1-1.3 million tonnes in November. Wheat exports in October totalled 2
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
SEC delays action on credit rating agency rules

SEC delays action on credit rating agency rules

US securities regulators on Wednesday delayed action on adopting stricter rules to rein in the credit rating agencies until December 3. The Securities and Exchange Commission had planned on addressing a number of new disclosure rules for the rating agenci
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Canadian canola futures end higher

Canadian canola futures end higher

ICE Canadian canola futures closed higher on Tuesday in a mostly thin session with farmer selling and scattered crusher interest noted, traders said. January canola closed up $1.50 per tonne at $419.50 and volume totalled 4,345 lots.
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Brazil's jobless rate near all-time low in October

Brazil's jobless rate near all-time low in October

Unemployment in Brazil edged lower in October to near the lowest level on record, helped by increased hiring in the construction and services sectors, government data showed on Wednesday. The jobless rate fell to 7.5 percent last month from 7.6 percent in
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Car assemblers post Rs 342 million loss in July-September

Car assemblers post Rs 342 million loss in July-September

The auto assemblers witnessed a massive decline in the profitability in the quarter ended on September 30, 2008 as the four companies posted a loss of Rs 342 million against net profit of Rs 1,440 million earned in the corresponding period of last year.
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Major al Qaeda operative killed in US missile strike

Major al Qaeda operative killed in US missile strike

A major al Qaeda operative of Arab origin was among the five militants killed in a suspected US missile strike in north-west Pakistan, a senior security official told AFP Wednesday. Security sources identified the militant as Abdullah Azam Al-Saudi, a sen
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Major al Qaeda operative killed in US missile strike

Major al Qaeda operative killed in US missile strike

A major al Qaeda operative of Arab origin was among the five militants killed in a suspected US missile strike in north-west Pakistan, a senior security official told AFP Wednesday. Security sources identified the militant as Abdullah Azam Al-Saudi, a sen
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
UK companies show interest in privatisation process: Brinkley

UK companies show interest in privatisation process: Brinkley

The British companies have shown tremendous interest in participating privatisation process, says a press release of the commission issued on Wednesday. Robert Brinkley, British High Commissioner to Pakistan expressed these views during a meeting with Sye
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Car assemblers post Rs 342 million loss in July-September

Car assemblers post Rs 342 million loss in July-September

The auto assemblers witnessed a massive decline in the profitability in the quarter ended on September 30, 2008 as the four companies posted a loss of Rs 342 million against net profit of Rs 1,440 million earned in the corresponding period of last year.
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Car assemblers post Rs 342 million loss in July-September

Car assemblers post Rs 342 million loss in July-September

The auto assemblers witnessed a massive decline in the profitability in the quarter ended on September 30, 2008 as the four companies posted a loss of Rs 342 million against net profit of Rs 1,440 million earned in the corresponding period of last year.
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Oil World cuts Brazil's soyabean crop forecast

Oil World cuts Brazil's soyabean crop forecast

Brazil is likely to harvest 59.0 million tonnes of soyabeans in early 2009, down one million tonnes from the previous forecast in October, Hamburg-based oilseeds analysts Oil World said on Tuesday. In 2008 Brazil harvested 60 million tonnes of soyabeans.
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Indian troops lost in IoK avalanche

Indian troops lost in IoK avalanche

Seven Indian army soldiers and a local porter were feared dead after two avalanches hit near the line dividing Kashmir between India and Pakistan, police said Wednesday. The soldiers went missing while attempting to rescue a porter caught in an earlier sn
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Indian troops lost in IoK avalanche

Indian troops lost in IoK avalanche

Seven Indian army soldiers and a local porter were feared dead after two avalanches hit near the line dividing Kashmir between India and Pakistan, police said Wednesday. The soldiers went missing while attempting to rescue a porter caught in an earlier sn
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Furnace oil on deferred payment: Iran apprised of port conditions

Furnace oil on deferred payment: Iran apprised of port conditions

Pakistan has provided information to Iran regarding specifications of furnace oil, consumption, and jetty conditions for the provision of furnace oil on deferred payment for a three-month period. Iran has formally agreed to provide furnace oil on deferred
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Wednesday (November 19, 2008).

Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Furnace oil on deferred payment: Iran apprised of port conditions

Furnace oil on deferred payment: Iran apprised of port conditions

Pakistan has provided information to Iran regarding specifications of furnace oil, consumption, and jetty conditions for the provision of furnace oil on deferred payment for a three-month period. Iran has formally agreed to provide furnace oil on deferred
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
ADB lends $300 million to China for railway line

ADB lends $300 million to China for railway line

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to lend China 300 million dollars to help build a railway line to boost growth in the poorer western region of the country, the Manila-based lender said Wednesday. The 820-kilometre (508-mile) line will be the first rai
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Indian shares fall 1.83 percent

Indian shares fall 1.83 percent

Indian shares fell 1.83 percent on Wednesday, on growing concerns over the global economy ahead of key US consumer data, dealers said. The benchmark 30-share Sensex fell 163.42 points to 8,773.78, a near three-year low. "Sentiment remains weak ahead of ke
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Gulf stocks remain higher

Gulf stocks remain higher

Shares on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, the second-largest Arab bourse, surged on Wednesday as blue chips were driven higher by news that the government will start buying shares in the market. Four other bourses in the Gulf made slight to modest gains, while
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Asian investment-grade bonds hit a month high

Asian investment-grade bonds hit a month high

Spreads in Asian investment-grade bonds widened to their highest level this month on Wednesday amid concerns about emerging markets in light of data that continues to suggest a weak global economy.
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Asian investment-grade bonds hit a month high

Asian investment-grade bonds hit a month high

Spreads in Asian investment-grade bonds widened to their highest level this month on Wednesday amid concerns about emerging markets in light of data that continues to suggest a weak global economy.
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Dollar funding costs ease further in Europe

Dollar funding costs ease further in Europe

Dollar bank-to-bank lending rates dipped in Europe on Wednesday and spreads tightened as expectations of lower US interest rates supported slow improvement in global money market conditions. The interbank cost of borrowing three-month dollars, euros and s
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Yen strengthens in London

Yen strengthens in London

The yen strengthened broadly while the dollar steadied on Wednesday as deepening unease about the world economy put stock markets back under downward pressure. Growing concern over the US auto industry, which is seeking billions of dollars in government a
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Indian rupee ends weaker

Indian rupee ends weaker

The Indian rupee closed weaker than 50 per dollar on Wednesday for the first time as it was sideswiped by a falling stock market and demand for dollars to arbitrage a gap to offshore non-deliverable forward rates. The partially convertible rupee ended at
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Sterling jumps against dollar

Sterling jumps against dollar

Sterling hit its highest in a week versus a broadly weaker dollar on Wednesday, shrugging off early losses after Bank of England minutes showed a unanimous vote to slash interest rates 150 basis points this month. Flows overtook fundamentals, dealers said
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Russia excludes public from Politkovskaya trial

Russia excludes public from Politkovskaya trial

Colleagues of murdered Russian investigative reporter Anna Politkovskaya accused the government of a cover-up on Wednesday after a judge barred the public from the trial of three men accused of helping kill her. Politkovskaya, a fierce critic of the Kreml
Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am
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