Monday 22 April 2013

LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 23.04.2013



Latest News in Brief

Pakistan, Afghanistan, US to meet for talks in Brussels today
ISLAMABAD: As part of the high level consultations between Pakistan, Afghanistan and the US, Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani will be proceeding to Brussels for the Trilateral Core Group Meeting with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and US Secretary of State John Kerry today (Tuesday).
During the meeting, matters relating to peace and stability and national reconciliation in Afghanistan will be discussed.
Pakistan has consistently endeavored to facilitate an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process.
Pakistan remains committed to continue its positive and constructive role towards a durable peace in
Afghanistan. Pakistan is convinced that a peaceful, stable, prosperous and united Afghanistan is in the interest of Afghanistan, Pakistan and the region.
During the visit, General Kayani will also meet with senior NATO officials.

BRIEF: (PAKISTAN)
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o  IHC hears Musharraf escape case
o  Musharraf presented before anti-terrorism court in Benazir murder case
o  Caretakers refuse to try Musharraf
o  Karachi Rangers operation: 5 activists of banned outfit arrested
o  ECP granted Rs 3.4 billion yet: finance ministry sources
o  U.S. Consulate General Plants Trees With Karachi School Kids on Earth Day
o  Taliban claim capturing US soldiers near Pak border
o  ANP poll office, BNP-A leaders car bombed
o  Indias exports to Pakistan rise to $1.64 billion
o   Kayani off to Brussels for Afghan peace moot


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o   Afghan Taliban say captured all onboard crashed helicopter
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o   Iran to meet U.N. nuclear watchdog in May: Iranian media
o   China says new bird flu case found in northeastern China
o   Kuwait opposition politician gets bail in insult case
o   Russia warns EU not to lift Syria arms ban as UK keeps pushing
o   Frustration rises from rubble of China's deadly quake
o   Assad's forces kill 85 in Damascus suburb, activists say
o   EU Commission recommends start of Serbia EU membership talks
o   Myanmar authorities accused of aiding killings of Muslims
o   Polish PM says wants to join euro but Poles worried
o   Israel and Turkey discuss compensation for ship raid victims
o   Kidnapped daughter of Bulgarian gang boss released
o   EU Commission recommends start of Serbia membership talks
o   All 10 on helicopter forced down in Afghanistan are in good health: Turkey
o   South Korean minister cancels Japan visit over war shrine
o   Second man arrested for India girl rape, chaos in parliament
o   China calls on Japan to face past after war shrine offering
o   Japan PM Abe and "Abenomics" enjoy strong voter support: polls
o   Moderate earthquake strikes western Mexico, no major damage
o   Central bank's Merentes named new Venezuela finance minister
o   Japan PM Abe's war shrine offering likely to infuriate China
o   Paraguayan magnate wins back power for Colorado Party
o   Paraguay's next president a rich newcomer to politics
o   China's bird flu death toll rises to 20
o   Wealthy businessman on way to winning Paraguayan presidency
o   Police officers get 156 years for 1992 Brazilian prison massacre
o   Cartes leads official presidential vote count in Paraguay
o   Syria fighting flares both sides of Lebanese border
o   Stricken Boston bomb suspect under guard, awaits charges
o   Insight: Malaysia opposition sees state model guiding path to power
o   Colorado Party seen winning Paraguay's presidency: exit polls
o   Analysis: How do you spell Singapore without "LKY"?
o   Hungarians protest anti-Semitism in rally ahead of WJC
o   Sudanese police mutiny as security deteriorates in Darfur
o   Analysis: Bahrain's rulers evade F1 fiasco but crisis endures
o   Somali reporter killed in fourth journalist murder this year
o   Kerry says doubling U.S. non-lethal aid to Syrian opposition
o   Hospitalized suspect in Boston bombings awaits charges
o   Russia warns EU not to lift Syria arms ban as UK keeps pushing
o   France, Spain miss deficit goals; EU seeks focus on growth
o   Investors cheer Italy after president elected
o   Iran to meet U.N. nuclear watchdog in May: Iranian media
o   Frustration rises from rubble of China's deadly quake
o   U.S. soldier accused in Iraq killings expected to plead guilty
o   China says new bird flu case found in northeastern China
o   Afghan Taliban say captured all onboard crashed helicopter
o   Assad's forces kill 85 in Damascus suburb, activists say
o   Rescuers struggle to reach China quake zone as toll climbs
o   South Korean minister cancels Japan visit over war shrine
o   Israel and Turkey discuss compensation for ship raid victims
o   Second man arrested for India girl rape, chaos in parliament
o   Analysis: BP's legal gamble may trim spill bill by billions
o   Analysis: Ahead of reform, medical care slowdown hits companies
o   China's bird flu death toll rises to 20
o   Assad's forces kill 85 in Damascus suburb, activists say
o   Analysis: Years of weak growth sow doubt in economic rescue plans
o   Paraguayan magnate wins back power for Colorado Party
o   China calls on Japan to face past after war shrine offering
o   Kerry says doubling U.S. non-lethal aid to Syrian opposition
o   Japan PM Abe's war shrine offering likely to infuriate China
o   Police officers get 156 years for 1992 Brazilian prison massacre
o   Moderate earthquake strikes western Mexico, no major damage
o   Rescuers struggle to reach China quake zone as toll climbs
o   Israel cabinet OKs Europe open skies deal despite strike
o   Big crowds, black ribbons for Boston at London Marathon
o   Stricken Boston bomb suspect under guard, awaits charges
o   Wealthy businessman on way to winning Paraguayan presidency
o   Bahrain stages F1 race amid protests, heavy security
o   Arms deal with Middle East allies signal to Iran: Hagel
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o   Analysis: Rough start to post-Chavez era augurs badly for Venezuela
WOLRD BUSINESS(Brief News):
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o   Lufthansa grounded by strike at German airports
o   Stock gain, focus on earnings
o   Shares gain, dollar up against yen after G20 backs Japan
o   Air Canada expects bigger first-quarter operating loss
o   Libya says wants higher oil quota in OPEC
o   GDF Suez to cut more than 4,000 jobs over three years: union
o   Elan rejects Royalty bid as grossly undervaluing its prospects
o   Emerald miner Gemfields reports 7 pct fall in prices at Lusaka auction
o   Malawi inflation slows to 36.4 percent y/y in March: NSO
o   Shares gain, Bunds dip on Italy, dlr/yen eyes 100
o   ABB bets on solar power with $1 billion takeover
o   Kenyan shilling steady, seen firming on bond sale inflows
Business News:
Pakistan

EXCHANGE FOR CURRENCY NOTES:

U.S.A              99.28
S.Arabia         26.47
U.K                 151.24
Japan              0.9947
Euro               129.82
U.A.E             27.03

BULLION RATES IN RUPEES PER 10 GRAMS
KARACHI
Gold Tezabi (24-ct)    Rs 46,714
Silver Tezabi               Rs792.85




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