Thursday 31 January 2013

LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 01.02.2013



LATEST NEWS UPDATE:
 Latest News in Brief:
o   SC to hear Kamran Faisal death case
o   Wheel-jam strike in Balochistan today
o   Walkout in Senate over Karachi situation
o   Karachi: 17 arrested, two killed in overnight raids, violence
o   Malala''s name formally submitted for Nobel Peace prize 2013
o   4 NGO workers kidnapped in Karachi
o   Karachi: SAMAA obtains CCTV footage of cleric’s target-killing
o   CM Sindh calls on Governor amid Karachi violence

WOLRD(Brief News):
o   Hagel to face grilling by Senate panel on Mideast, budget
o   Syrian rebels make slow headway in south
o   France backs possible U.N. force in Mali
o   Egypt politicians renounce violence at crisis talks
o   Spain's Rajoy, ruling party deny secret payment scheme
o   Defiant Iran plans to speed up nuclear fuel work
o   South African commuter train crash injures 150
o   Exclusive: Iran crude oil exports rise to highest since EU sanctions
o   Exclusive: Citigroup may exit consumer banking in more countries
o   Exclusive: Glencore turns setbacks into supremacy in Russian oil
o   Leading Egyptian scholar gathers rivals, urges dialogue
o   No sense of crisis in Congress as automatic cuts loom again
o   China court rejects damages plea from man jailed for Bo joke
o   Giffords seeks "bold" action as Congress takes up gun control
o   China sentences two Tibetans for "inciting" self-immolations
o   IMF fails to agree on new formula for vote reforms
o   RIM rebrands as BlackBerry; launches nifty new devices
o   Fed keeps stimulus in place as U.S. economy "paused"
o   French troops deployed in last Mali rebel strongholds
o   GDP unexpectedly shrinks, decline seen temporary
o   Donors meet target of $1.5 billion aid for stricken Syrians: U.N.
o   Facebook's mobile ad revenue doubles in fourth quarter
o   Egypt curfew scaled back as Mursi seeks end to bloodshed
o   Israel hits Syria arms convoy to Lebanon: sources
o   Facebook's mobile ad revenue doubles in fourth quarter
o   Boeing forecast assumes little impact from 787 problems
o   RIM, now known as BlackBerry, launches new BB10 line
o   Analysis: The funds that saw Apple's decline coming
o   Judge rejects Sandusky's bid for new sex abuse trial
o   Dutch court says Shell responsible for Nigeria spills
o   Pakistani girl shot by Taliban to have skull reconstructed
o   Toyota to recall 1 million vehicles for airbag, wiper glitches
o   Private sector adds more jobs than expected in January
o   Japanese airlines had 787 battery issues before recent incidents
o   Euro, shares rise ahead of U.S. Fed decision
o   South Korea launches first civilian rocket amid tensions with North
o   White House on offensive to get Hagel as defense secretary
WOLRD BUSINESS(Brief News):
o   Potash Corp profit plunges on lack of China, India sales
o   Chesapeake's McClendon to get $11.7 million in cash compensation
o   Aetna profit falls on legal settlement, new CFO named
o   Deutsche Bank CEO says bankers discussed global Libor settlement
o   Time Warner Cable revenue rises 10 percent
o   Stock futures mixed, eyes on Facebook
o   Ugandan January inflation slows on lower food prices
o   Deutsche Bank CEO says changing rules force capital question
o   Telecoms boom leaves rural Africa behind
o   German jitters hit European shares, euro
o   Exclusive: Catalonia complains to Brussels about unfair treatment by Spain
o   BSkyB to offer sports channels online for daily fee
o   Exclusive: Huawei CFO linked to firm that offered HP gear to Iran
o   Santander eyes U.S. consumer finance IPO by third quarter
o   Mis-sold swaps may cost UK banks billions
Business News:
Pakistan
EXCHANGE FOR CURRENCY NOTES:

U.S.A              98.58
S.Arabia         26.28
U.K                 155.81
Japan              1.0851
Euro               133.80
U.A.E             26.84


BULLION RATES IN RUPEES PER 10 GRAMS
KARACHI
Gold Tezabi (24-ct)      Rs53785
Silver Tezabi                 Rs968.57

 Fri, 1 Feb 2013

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Oil prices rise in Asian trade
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were up in Asian trade Friday, buoyed by optimism over the US and European economies and data

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Euro extends rally in Asian trading
TOKYO: The euro extended its rally in Asia on Friday as markets eye US jobs data later in the day, after a surprise

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Asian markets mixed, China factory data underwhelms
HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Friday, with Tokyo supported by further weakness in the yen, while Hong Kong a

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Karachi stocks bank on cements to hit a new high
KARACHI: Mainly supported by banks the local stocks took to a new high on Thursday. The Karachi Stock Exchange

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Yen edges up in Asia ahead of US jobs data
TOKYO: The yen logged modest gains on Thursday morning with few immediate trading cues and ahead of key US jobs data

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Oil prices up in Asian trade
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Thursday after Syria accused Israel of staging an air raid on a milit

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Pakistan''s economy grew by 3.7pc in FY12: State Bank
KARACHI: Pakistan s economy witnessed a modest improvement in the fiscal year 2011-12 (FY12), as real GDP grew by

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100-Index ticks up as traders eye strong earnings
KARACHI: The equities at the capital market closed higher on Wednesday with higher volume in telecoms on expectation

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Asian markets rise as Dow nears record high
HONG KONG: Asian markets climbed on Wednesday, with Japan s Nikkei leading the way, fuelled by continuing weakness

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Oil prices mixed in Asian trade
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade on Wednesday after hitting multi-month highs on the back of upbeat

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Yen slips on Japan finance minister comments
TOKYO: The yen slipped further Wednesday after Japan s finance minister issued a stern denial over claims Tokyo wa

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Microsoft launches new Office for consumers
SEATTLE: Microsoft Corp launched its new Office software on Tuesday, featuring constantly updated, online access t

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Karachi stocks on the rise; rupee gains vs dollar
KARACHI: The main capital market closed higher on Tuesday, with buying triggered by expected healthy corporate res

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Apple unveils iPad with doubled memory
NEW YORK: Apple Tuesday unveiled a new iPad with twice the storage capacity as the existing model in an effort to

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Oil up in Asian trade on US data, geopolitical unrest
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were up in Asian trade Tuesday, on upbeat US durable goods data and geopolitical concerns in




MOHAMMED SALEEM MANSOORI

Wednesday 30 January 2013

LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 31.01.2013



LATEST NEWS UPDATE:
 Latest News in Brief:
o   High-level security meeting summoned
o   At least 300kg bomb defused in Karachi
o   Karachi: Blast in Sohrab Goth kills 4
o   President Zardari leaves for London
o   No role of president, PM in judges appointment: SC
o   Malik rules out large-scale operation in Karachi
o   Four MQM candidates elected unopposed to Sindh Assembly
o   Altaf calls for operation against banned groups in Karachi
o   Magsi directs to start work on Reko Diq project
o   Mumbai attacks: Malik says India has allowed Pak investigation panel
o    Will not repeat 1989 mistakes, US assures Pakistan
o   Gwadar Port control transferred to China

WOLRD(Brief News):
o   Dutch court says Shell partly responsible for Nigeria spills
o   Israel hits target in Syria border area: sources
o   Mursi heads to Germany on trip cut back by Egypt crisis
o   Euro surges to 14-month high, Fed decision awaited
o   French troops deploy in last of Mali rebel strongholds
o   Japanese airlines had Dreamliner battery issues before recent incidents
o   Toyota to recall 1 million vehicles for airbag, wiper glitches
o   Pakistani girl shot by Taliban to have skull reconstructed
o   U.N.'s Ban decries "horrors" in Syria, urges end to war
o   South Korea launches first civilian rocket amid tensions with North
o   Chesapeake CEO McClendon steps down after year of tumult
o   Russia scraps law enforcement deal with Washington
o   Exclusive: CIA nominee had detailed knowledge of "enhanced interrogation techniques"
o   In big push for Hagel, no leading from behind from White House
o   Australian PM surprises with September election call
o   Obama pushes Congress on immigration, split emerges
o   Mursi due in Germany on visit shortened by Egypt crisis
o   U.S. growth seen braking as inventories, government weigh
o   Clinton says she doesn't see "getting back into politics"
o   Senate approves Kerry as secretary of state
o   Sixty-five people executed in Syria's Aleppo: activists
o   Amazon shares set record after strong quarterly profit
o   Judge okays BP plea, $4 billion penalty in Gulf oil spill
o   Apollo, Metropoulos near deal for Hostess Twinkies: sources
o   Obama pushes Congress on immigration, split emerges
o   Mali secures recaptured towns, donors pledge funds
o   North Korea's Kim dashes early hope but U.S. still seeks change: Clinton
o   Home prices see best yearly gain since 2006
o   Amazon shares set record after strong quarterly profit
o   Ford sees $2 billion loss, slumping sales in Europe
o   Transportation chief LaHood to step down
o   UK ups offer for Mali, African anti-Islamist effort
o   Sixty-five found executed in Syria's Aleppo: activists
o   Passenger plane crash kills 21 in Kazakhstan
o   CNN begins overhaul, top editor Whitaker leaves
o   Financial fears hit consumer confidence in January
o   Japan PM says open to summit with China to help economic ties
WOLRD BUSINESS(Brief News):
o   Dutch court says Shell responsible for Nigeria spills
o   Toyota to recall 1 million vehicles for airbag, wiper glitches
o   Euro surges to 14-month high, Fed decision awaited
o   Japanese airlines had Dreamliner battery issues before recent incidents
o   EU antitrust regulators block 5.2 billion euro UPS, TNT deal
o   Fiat reduced losses in Europe in fourth quarter: CEO
o   Expansion costs hit H&M earnings
o   Instant View - December mortgage approvals higher than forecast
o   Dutch court says Shell partly responsible for Nigeria spills
o   Fiat CEO sees 2013 European car sales "more or less" like 2012
o   Italian, European car markets have not hit bottom: Fiat CEO
o   S.Africa moves to secure coal for domestic power plants
o   Kenya's top coffee prices rise at latest auction
o   South African stocks open at record highs
o   IMF sees higher Mauritius GDP growth in 2013
Business News:
Pakistan
EXCHANGE FOR CURRENCY NOTES:

U.S.A              98.48
S.Arabia         26.26
U.K                 155.12
Japan              1.0835
Euro               132.83
U.A.E             26.81


BULLION RATES IN RUPEES PER 10 GRAMS
KARACHI
Gold Tezabi (24-ct)    Rs53,657
Silver Tezabi               Rs968.57

Wed, 30 Jan 2013

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Oil prices mixed in Asian trade
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade on Wednesday after hitting multi-month highs on the back of upbeat

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Asian markets rise as Dow nears record high
HONG KONG: Asian markets climbed on Wednesday, with Japan s Nikkei leading the way, fuelled by continuing weakness

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Yen slips on Japan finance minister comments
TOKYO: The yen slipped further Wednesday after Japan s finance minister issued a stern denial over claims Tokyo wa

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Microsoft launches new Office for consumers
SEATTLE: Microsoft Corp launched its new Office software on Tuesday, featuring constantly updated, online access t

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Karachi stocks on the rise; rupee gains vs dollar
KARACHI: The main capital market closed higher on Tuesday, with buying triggered by expected healthy corporate res

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Apple unveils iPad with doubled memory
NEW YORK: Apple Tuesday unveiled a new iPad with twice the storage capacity as the existing model in an effort to

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Oil up in Asian trade on US data, geopolitical unrest
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were up in Asian trade Tuesday, on upbeat US durable goods data and geopolitical concerns in

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Attock Group, Lucky Cement let Karachi stocks down
KARACHI: The apex stock market closed lower on Monday after the Attock group and Lucky Cement failed to deliver th

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Rupee ends steady against greenback
KARACHI: In the currency market, the rupee ended steady at 97.68/97.74 against the dollar, compared to Thursday s

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Yen weakens as ''currency war'' rhetoric heats up
TOKYO: The yen weakened further in Asian trade on Monday as criticism of the currency s slide heats up, with some

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Oil prices rise in Asia after Wall Street rally
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in Asian trade Monday with dealers encouraged by better-than-expected earnings data on

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Tokyo stocks mixed by break
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks were mixed on Monday morning as investors locked in profits after the benchmark Nikkei 225 ind

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Pak-India trade to resume today after border flare-up
KARACHI: Bilateral trade and bus service between India and Pakistan would resume today (Monday) following escalati

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Gas supply to Punjab industries to be restored from Feb 1: Asim
FAISALABAD: Petroleum Advisor Dr Asim Hussain has announced the provision of gas supply to the industries in Punja

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APTMA postpones protests in Punjab after gas supply assurance
LAHORE: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Saturday postponed their protests as the government assured


MOHAMMED SALEEM MANSOORI