News Archives for Print - 2011-08-22

Virus can cause high blood Pressure

High blood pressure could be caused by a common virus, according to a study carried out by a team of Chinese doctors which could lead to better treatment for millions of people around the world.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Climate change forces species to move fast

Climate change appears to be forcing many of the world's creatures to migrate to more favourable locales up to three times faster than previously believed, a study said on August 18. Researchers compiled past studies on species migration and combined them

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Potassium-rich diet tied to lower stroke risk

People who eat plenty of high-potassium fruits, vegetables and dairy products may be less likely to suffer a stroke than those who get little of the mineral, a new study suggests. The findings, reported in the journal Stroke, come from an analysis of 10 i

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Britain says 400,000 Somali children at risk of death

Britain said on August 17 that hundreds of thousands of children could starve to death in Somalia if the international community did not ramp up its response to the famine there, and pledged a further $48 million to aid children and livestock owners.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

'North Sea oil leak biggest in decade'

An oil spill from a platform off Scotland in the North Sea is the biggest in the region in a decade, the British government said on August 15 as energy giant Shell battled to close off the leak completely.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Stem cell team aims for heart spare parts in five years

Stem cell researchers in Hong Kong and the United States are trying to grow spare parts for the human heart that may be ready for tests on people within five years, they said on August 18.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Internet takes 'distance-learning' into the Amazon

The Internet is letting a school sprout in the Amazon where teachers tend not to linger due to harsh living conditions and a scarcity of students. Teachers in Manaus, the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, conduct lessons streamed to students in

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

China's biggest microblog tops 200 million users

A popular social networking service used by Chinese people to vent their anger over a deadly July train crash now has more than 200 million users, owner Sina.com said on August 18. Users of Sina Weibo - China's answer to Twitter - sent millions of message

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

HTC launches 3D smartphone in Taiwan

Taiwan's leading smartphone maker HTC on August 17 launched its first 3D cellphone onto the local market, picking what a local telecom operator said was an opportune time ahead of the iPhone 5.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

ICANN chief to leave at end of term

The head of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the global body which manages the technical infrastructure of the Web, has announced he will not seek another term. Rod Beckstrom, an American who took over as president and chie

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Google Maps taking armchair explorers to the Amazon

Two women washed clothes in the dark water of the Rio Negro as a boat glided past with a camera-laden Google tricycle strapped to the roof, destined to give the world a window into the Amazon rain forest.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

When Google+ gives Facebook a run for its money

Facebook finally has a serious competitor. At least, that's what social-media investor Sergio Monsalve thinks. Venture capitalists such as Monsalve see early signs that Google+, which has picked up more than 25 million users since launching in June, is he

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Technology making home living easier for the elderly

Researchers at the technical university in Braunschweig in Germany are testing the idea of equipping the homes of elderly people with a network of sensors that will help them stay in their homes longer. The research project includes a model of a home with

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Taiwan to use mobile radars against typhoons

Taiwan will employ mobile radars and a network of satellites to improve predictions of typhoons, floods and other extreme weather phenomena, an official said on August 17. It is hoped the new equipment will prevent disasters such as a landslide last year

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

One in five Web users visited Amazon in June: report

One out of five Internet users visited online retail giant Amazon in June, tracking firm comScore said on August 17. Amazon sites had 282.2 million visitors during the month, or 20.4 percent of the world-wide Internet population, comScore said in a report

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Apple planning early 2012 launch for new iPad: WSJ

Apple plans to begin trial production of a next generation iPad in October with an eye to an early 2012 launch, The Wall Street Journal reported on August 19.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Company report pace frustrates accounting experts

Author and lawyer Michael Young jokes about the days when it took more time to get some companies' financial statements than it did for Columbus to discover America. Alas, those days are still here. In an age of lightning-fast stock trades and instant com

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Nintendo upbeat on holiday sales after price cuts

Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co Ltd is optimistic about Christmas season sales in Germany after slashing the prices of its Wii home game console and 3DS handheld gaming device, a senior executive told Reuters on August 17.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Nintendo upbeat on holiday sales after price cuts

Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co Ltd is optimistic about Christmas season sales in Germany after slashing the prices of its Wii home game console and 3DS handheld gaming device, a senior executive told Reuters on August 17.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Bank of America to cut 3,500 jobs

Bank of America, the biggest US bank, will cut about 3,500 jobs by the end of September, a company spokesman said on August 19.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Bank of America to cut 3,500 jobs

Bank of America, the biggest US bank, will cut about 3,500 jobs by the end of September, a company spokesman said on August 19.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Oman Air seeks compensation for Boeing delivery delay

Oman Air, the flagship carrier of the Gulf Arab state and which is facing another year of losses, is seeking compensation from Boeing for delays in delivering its 787 Dreamliner, its chief executive said.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Thai Oil aims for $0.5-1.0 billion investments in 5 years

Thai Oil, the country's top oil refiner, plans to invest about $0.5-1.0 billion over the next five years to expand capacity of its refinery and produce more value-added petrochemical products, its chief executive said.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Australia's Westfield posts $680 million first half profit

Australian shopping centre giant Westfield Group on August 17 posted a half-year net profit of Aus$650.9 million (US $680.4 million), buoyed by growth in its British operations. The company, whose global portfolio has 124 shopping centres in Australia, Ne

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Australia's Westfield posts $680 million first half profit

Australian shopping centre giant Westfield Group on August 17 posted a half-year net profit of Aus$650.9 million (US $680.4 million), buoyed by growth in its British operations. The company, whose global portfolio has 124 shopping centres in Australia, Ne

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Tough economic times hit Indian property firms

India's real estate sector, which soared as the country's economy took off and higher incomes led to increased demand, is facing turbulent times as interest rates push up the cost of home loans. A succession of rate hikes has prompted prospective buyers t

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Unilever targets emerging markets for 75 percent of sales

Consumer goods group Unilever expects to see three-quarters of its turnover coming from emerging markets by 2020 as heavy investment in these fast-growing regions and sluggish growth elsewhere take effect.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Unilever targets emerging markets for 75 percent of sales

Consumer goods group Unilever expects to see three-quarters of its turnover coming from emerging markets by 2020 as heavy investment in these fast-growing regions and sluggish growth elsewhere take effect.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Joint eurozone bond may be inevitable

Europe's leaders may soon have to bow to market pressure by issuing a common eurozone bond as early as next year, as a growing field of investors and economists say it would be the best - and perhaps only - way of solving the debt crisis.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Joint eurozone bond may be inevitable

Europe's leaders may soon have to bow to market pressure by issuing a common eurozone bond as early as next year, as a growing field of investors and economists say it would be the best - and perhaps only - way of solving the debt crisis.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Australia's CHAMP eyes Southeast Asia deals for new fund

Australia's oldest buyout firm, CHAMP Private Equity, sees big opportunities for deals after the recent market volatility, and hopes to secure an acquisition in South-East Asia as part of its A$1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) investment fund, a top executive t

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Australia's CHAMP eyes Southeast Asia deals for new fund

Australia's oldest buyout firm, CHAMP Private Equity, sees big opportunities for deals after the recent market volatility, and hopes to secure an acquisition in South-East Asia as part of its A$1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) investment fund, a top executive t

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Further volatility seen for Japan shares

Japanese shares are expected to see volatile trade next week amid deepening fears of a global economic slowdown and as a persistently strong yen continues to squeeze a fragile post-quake recovery. In the week to August 19, the Nikkei index on the Tokyo St

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Wall Street Weekahead: more volatility ahead as uncertainty rules

The historic swings in the US stock market over the past two weeks have investors struggling to figure out where equities may be headed next. Only one thing seems clear: The volatility is far from over.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Bangladesh's inter bank forex, interest rates

Inter bank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Sunday.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Swiss foreign exchange swap a step to curb franc

A rare foreign exchange swap between the Swiss and US central banks is probably part of efforts by Switzerland to weaken its currency, not a sign of trouble in the Swiss banking system, commercial bankers and analysts said on Friday.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Turkish central bank struggles with undervalued lira

Fear of another global recession has muted criticism of the Turkish central bank's low interest rate strategy and silenced calls for higher rates, but despite greater market backing it will struggle to get the ailing lira back to desired levels.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Global Markets Weekahead: tumbling dice as investors fear recession

A year ago, the US economy was slowing, stock markets were spending the third quarter sinking and investors were looking to the US Federal Reserve to do something.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

British market to track global recession fears

Fears of a fresh global recession that have sent global stock markets plunging in recent days are again expected to dictate activity in London next week. The FTSE 100 index dived 5.25 percent over the week to finish at 5,040.76 points on Friday, slashing

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Hedge fund Cairn sees France, Germany downgrades

France's top AAA credit rating is likely to be downgraded and Germany could easily follow as the costs of bailing out weaker eurozone economies push up their own debt piles, says credit hedge fund firm Cairn Capital's chief investment strategist.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Hedge fund Cairn sees France, Germany downgrades

France's top AAA credit rating is likely to be downgraded and Germany could easily follow as the costs of bailing out weaker eurozone economies push up their own debt piles, says credit hedge fund firm Cairn Capital's chief investment strategist.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Yuan can flow back to China by year-end

A plan to allow foreign investors to buy mainland securities using yuan raised offshore could be implemented by the end of this year, a senior Hong Kong government official said on Friday.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Strauss-Kahn charges could be dropped this week

Fallen French politician Dominique Strauss-Kahn could be freed this week, as prosecutors reportedly prepare to dismiss explosive charges that the former IMF chief sexually assaulted a hotel maid.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Flooding in India leaves dozens dead

Dozens of people have died and tens of thousands have been displaced in India's West Bengal state due to heavy rains that have overwhelmed rivers and flooded 15 districts.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

British former Prime Minister Blair warns over riots response

Former British prime minister Tony Blair weighed in Sunday on the debate over the causes of this month's riots, attacking current premier David Cameron's claims that the country's "moral decline" was to blame.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Gaza rockets land in Egypt amid Israel tensions

Rockets from Gaza apparently targeting Israel landed across the border in Egypt on Sunday amid tensions after the deaths of policemen on the border and protests outside Israel's embassy.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Fromer Guantanamo inmate takes Australia to the UN

An Australian who spent more than five years in Guantanamo Bay and pleaded guilty to supporting terrorism is going to the United Nations to challenge US ally Canberra's handling of his case.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Suicide bombers kill at least 12 in Yemen's south

Two suicide bombers killed at least 12 people in separate attacks targeting pro-government tribesmen in Yemen's volatile south on Sunday, local officials and tribal sources said.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Spain supports Palestinian bid for statehood

Spain hopes a meeting of European Union foreign ministers on September 2 will bring progress towards the recognition of a Palestinian state, Minister of Foreign Affairs Trinidad Jimenez said. "There's the feeling that now is the time to do something, to g

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Russia delays Bulava missile test launch

Russia's test launch of its new Bulava intercontinental missile was delayed due to a malfunction on the nuclear submarine supposed to fire it, an official said on Sunday. "The launch from (nuclear submarine) Yury Dolgoruky was set for Saturday but it did

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Russia aborts stealth fighter takeoff

An engine problem forced Russia to abort the takeoff of its new T-50 stealth plane at an air show outside Moscow on Sunday, officials said. The pilot "stopped the take-off due to technical defects," a spokeswoman for the MAKS international airshow told AF

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Russia in talks to build more nuclear plants in Iran

Russia has put forward "proposals" to build new nuclear power plants in Iran after the completion of the Bushehr project, local media reported Sunday quoting the Islamic republic's atomic chief.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Norway marks attacks with remembrance ceremony

Norway holds a national ceremony of remembrance on Sunday for the 77 victims of the worst attacks on the country since World War Two, as it tries to move forward and return to something like normality.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Jet crashes in Canadian Arctic, 12 killed

Twelve people were killed when a First Air jet crashed near Resolute Bay in the far north of the Canadian Arctic, but three people survived, the airline said on Saturday.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

US hikers' lawyer to fight Iran spy sentence

The lawyer for two Americans convicted of spying in Iran said on Sunday he would appeal their eight-year sentence, which shocked their families who had hoped to see them freed after more than two years already spent in Tehran's most notorious jail.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Dubai arrests Indian over rally to back hunger striker

An Indian man has been arrested in Dubai after organising a march in support of his country's anti-corruption campaigner Anna Hazare, who is on hunger strike in New Delhi, a local report said Sunday.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Officials directed to expedite rain relief work

Speaker National Assembly, Dr Fehmida Mirza has directed the district government and relief agencies to expedite rain relief work with transparency. She was presiding over a meeting on Sunday.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

KBP for check on agriculture inputs prices

High prices of pesticides, agriculture inputs, oil and high tariff of electricity have affected poor farmers who are in a fix to continue to grow crops under these circumstances.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Eid shopping gains momentum in Sialkot

The Eid shopping activities are at its peak in every nook and corner of the city and cantonment areas and great rush has been witnessed on shopping centers and commercial markets despite economic constrains and price hike.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

'Government, people determined to defeat terrorism'

Member Provincial Assembly Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan People's Party, Naeema Nisar on Sunday strongly condemned the suicide blast at a mosque in Jamrod the other day that killed dozens of faithful. While terming it an abhorrent act, the MPA said the g

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

'Lahore Drug Free Project achieving targets'

Federal Secretary Narcotics Control Division, Sohail Ahmed on Sunday said that Lahore Drug Free Project launched on the direction of Prime Minister is achieving its targets. The project comprises of multi-pronged strategies, which include drug demand redu

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Collective efforts needed for promotion of education: Dr Firdous

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has urged upon the private sector to play its instrumental role in expanding education on the basis of no profit no basis and ensure equal opportunities to the privileged and unprivil

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Intellectuals call for helping out rain victims

The intellectuals and writers on Sunday appealed to the international relief organisations to help millions of people affected by the heaviest monsoon rains and floods in lower Sindh districts.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

JI for end of political patronage of law-breakers

The Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary-General, Liaquat Baloch, stressed upon the PPP, the MQM and the ANP to stop patronage of the law breakers in Karachi to pave way for peace in the city.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

'Presence of Anaesthesia specialists a must for surgery in hospitals'

Principal Postgraduate Medical Institute Prof. Dr. Tariq Sallahuddin has said that the presence of Anaesthesia specialists is a must for surgery in hospitals. Without anaesthesia doctors, the team of surgeons is incomplete, as anaesthetists play the role

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Burney announces anti-corruption drive after Eid

Chairman Ansar Burney Trust International and Ansar Burney on Sunday announced to kick-start a massive anti-corruption campaign after Eid. In a statement he said Pakistan was facing huge corruption and terrorism.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Daska a hub of manufacturing Hi-tech agri-tools

The business community engaged with agri-tools industry has urged upon the Punjab government to take initiatives for the modernisation and tracking it on modern production lines.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

'Oracle is world's most complete, open, integrated business software and hardware systems company'

Ahsen Javed is the Managing Director for Pakistan and South Asia Growth Economies (West) at Oracle Corporation. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing Pakistan and Oracle's South Asia Growth Economies (SAGE) West region covering Bangladesh, Bhutan,

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Public transporters also want army in Karachi

After industrialists and traders now the public transporters of Karachi have also demanded of the government to hand over Karachi to Army so as to get rampant lawlessness, extortion and targeted killings in the metropolis controlled.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Community colleges project to be launched soon: Pir Mazhar

Sindh Senior Minister for Education, Pir Mazharul Haq has said that the Government of Sindh will soon launch pilot projects for community colleges in collaboration with IBA Sindh.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

BQATI managing body elected unopposed

The Bin Qasim Association of Trade and Industry (BQATI) managing committee has been elected unopposed, while the election for the office-bearers would be held on August 24, 2011. There were six vacant seats for members of the managing committee and the co

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Essential commodities maintain low tone, other items rise modestly with global trend

Essential items generally kept low tone, while others rose modestly on the commodity wholesale markets mostly in line with global trend during the week ended on August 20.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Sustained steady trend prevails on cotton market, as prices remain range-bound; spot rate higher by Rs 100

Trading in cotton sustained steady trend, as prices generally were range-bound, kept to low tone despite sympathetic attitude towards growers, as indicated from PM's statements. Spot rate began journey with Rs 6400 and ended at Rs 6500.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Sustained steady trend prevails on cotton market, as prices remain range-bound; spot rate higher by Rs 100

Trading in cotton sustained steady trend, as prices generally were range-bound, kept to low tone despite sympathetic attitude towards growers, as indicated from PM's statements. Spot rate began journey with Rs 6400 and ended at Rs 6500.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Afghanistan Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement: transporters, clearing agents call for a revision

About two million clearing agents, border agents, transporters and Pakistan Railways staff, have threatened to stage protest demonstration against the government, if Afghanistan Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) is implemented in its present form.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Afghanistan Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement: transporters, clearing agents call for a revision

About two million clearing agents, border agents, transporters and Pakistan Railways staff, have threatened to stage protest demonstration against the government, if Afghanistan Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) is implemented in its present form.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Afghanistan Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement: transporters, clearing agents call for a revision

About two million clearing agents, border agents, transporters and Pakistan Railways staff, have threatened to stage protest demonstration against the government, if Afghanistan Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) is implemented in its present form.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Offices of two Supreme Court judges lying vacant

Two constitutional offices of judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan are lying vacant after the retirement of justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed and justice Javed Iqbal.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Pakistan desires to hold cordial relation with all CAS: FPCCI chief

Pakistan desires to hold cordial relation with all Central Asian States (CAS) particularly Uzbekistan so that trade volume between both the countries can be increased, cordial relation and friendship can be further strengthen.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Young Pakistanis turn to music to beat bombers

Against a backdrop of militant bombs and bullets, wealthy young Pakistanis are turning to the beat of modern music to help bring social change to their troubled Muslim nation. "I love how when you enter the place, you're completely transformed," said DJ F

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Heavy rains lash Nawabshah

Heavy rains coupled with strong winds lashed Nawabshah and adjoining areas, here on Sunday. Many trees and electricity pylons were uprooted due to strong winds and torrential rains. Low-lying areas in Nawabshah town also went inundated. At-least six peopl

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

4th Tarbela extension project to add 1,410MW power to the grid

The total generating capacity of the Tarbela Hydropower Station will touch 4,888 megawatt mark with the addition of 1,410MW as a result of 4th extension project.

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Hazrat Ali (RA) martyrdom day today

The martyrdom day of Hazrat Ali (RA), the fourth caliph, will be observed on Monday (today) with due reverence and respect. In the provincial metropolis, a number of religious organisations will hold seminar and symposia in which glowing tributes will be

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Balochistan tops with 1,424 terrorist incidents in three years

Balochistan is on the top as compared to other provinces with 1424 terrorist incidents reported during the last three years (2009-2011).

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

AGP detects irregularities in ZTBL vehicles' purchase/sales

The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has detected irregularities and mismanagement in purchase and sales of vehicles of million of rupees and in investment in Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL).

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

USC received Rs 15 billion subsidy in three years

Utility Stores Corporation has been given the subsidy of more than rupees 15 billion in almost three years to facilitate the masses. The basic objective of the subsidy to USC is to stabilise prices of essential items in the country and ensure their smooth

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Eid-ul-Fitr preparations gain momentum in capital

The preparations for upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr have started gaining momentum with each passing day as huge number of buyers are seen in the prominent shopping malls of the capital. Despite rising inflation and escalating prices of the garments, shoes and other

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Maintaining law and order situation: Pakistan spent Rs 320 billion during last four years

Pakistan has spent around Rs 320 billion for maintaining law and order situation and controlling incidents of terrorism during last four years. Expenditure incurred in Punjab was Rs 160 billion, in Sindh 92 billion, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rs 50 billion, in

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Two soldiers, five militants killed

Two Pakistani soldiers were killed Sunday and about six were wounded in three attacks by Taliban in the volatile north-western region, while five militants died in retaliatory action, security officials said. An estimated 12 militants targeted a security

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Two soldiers, five militants killed

Two Pakistani soldiers were killed Sunday and about six were wounded in three attacks by Taliban in the volatile north-western region, while five militants died in retaliatory action, security officials said. An estimated 12 militants targeted a security

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Cambodian Consulate General office opened

Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khosa inaugurated the Cambodian Consulate General here at Zahoor Elahi Road on Sunday. Speaking on this occasion, he said that he was grateful to PML-Q leaders Ch Shujaat Hussain, Mushahid Hussain Sayed and Ch Pervaiz Elahi fo

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Indus, Jhelum rivers water flow lowest in a decade

The water flow in two main rivers Indus and Jhelum has come down to the lowest level in a decade during the monsoon and the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) is struggling to fill the dams on these rivers, ie, Tarbela and Mangla, respectively, to their

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Indus, Jhelum rivers water flow lowest in a decade

The water flow in two main rivers Indus and Jhelum has come down to the lowest level in a decade during the monsoon and the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) is struggling to fill the dams on these rivers, ie, Tarbela and Mangla, respectively, to their

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Indus, Jhelum rivers water flow lowest in a decade

The water flow in two main rivers Indus and Jhelum has come down to the lowest level in a decade during the monsoon and the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) is struggling to fill the dams on these rivers, ie, Tarbela and Mangla, respectively, to their

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Afghan poll body backs Karzai's court, orders 9 MPs out

Afghanistan's election body said on Sunday it will replace nine parliamentarians in line with a ruling by a court appointed by President Hamid Karzai, potentially inflaming tension with lawmakers who have warned against any changes to the results of last

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Afghan poll body backs Karzai's court, orders 9 MPs out

Afghanistan's election body said on Sunday it will replace nine parliamentarians in line with a ruling by a court appointed by President Hamid Karzai, potentially inflaming tension with lawmakers who have warned against any changes to the results of last

Published 22 Aug, 2011 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 16	278.55
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 16	278.25
USD to Japanese Yen / May 16	154.33
USD to Swiss Franc / May 16	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / May 16	1.27
Euro to USD / May 16	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 15	5308.15
Nasdaq / May 15	16742.39
Dow Jones / May 15	39908
India Sensex / May 16	72771.48
Tokyo Nikkei / May 16	38920.26
Hang Seng / May 16	19336.77
FTSE 100 / May 16	8411.75
Germany DAX 30 / May 16	18842.52

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / May 16	273.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 16	78.95
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 16	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 16	210562
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 16	2388.50
Diesel/Litre / May 16	274.08

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 16 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 16 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 16 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 16 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 16 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 16 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 16 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 16 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 16 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 16 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 16 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 16 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 16 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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