Thursday 25 April 2013

LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 25.04.2013



Latest News in Brief


BRIEF: (PAKISTAN)
o  Lyari protesters block road near Karachi port
o  SC hears IGP appeal in Musharraf escape case
o   Pakistani-American held in US over terrorism charges
o  Bombings disrupt election campaign in three provinces
o  IMF urges Pakistan to act to stabilize economy
o  Death toll in Bangladesh building collapse rises to 147
o  No breakthrough in Pak-Afghan talks
o  Key Pakistan figure in match-fixing inquiry dies


WOLRD(Brief News):
o   Bangladesh factory building collapse kills nearly 100
o   Italy's Letta to start talks on government, warns other parties
o   "Terrorist" axe, knife and arson attack kills 21 in China's Xinjiang
o   Italy president names center-left's Letta as new premier
o   Greece to push claim for German war reparations: foreign minister
o   WHO says new bird strain is "one of most lethal" flu viruses
o   Earthquake rocks Afghanistan, felt in Pakistan and India
o   Kidnapped Syrian bishops still missing: church sources
o   Putin foe Navalny urges Russian court to throw out charges
o   China's Xinjiang says "terrorist" axe, knife and arson attack kills 21
o   Afghanistan's Karzai backs clerics' demand for media crackdown
o   Insight: What ever happened to France's voice in Europe?
o   Biden, law enforcement to attend Boston memorial for slain officer
o   Suspect's widow drawn into Boston bomb investigation
o   Mexico political dispute hits banking plan, raises doubt on reforms
o   Analysis: Crossing Obama's "red line" on Syria will require concrete proof
o   China to build second, larger carrier: report
o   Ex-bin Laden secretary gets life for 1998 embassy bombings role
o   Yemeni at U.S. hearing describes drone strike on his village
o   Venezuela's Maduro sends conciliatory message to U.S.
o   Canada train plot suspects in court; to fight charges
o   Israeli spy says Syria used chemical arms, U.S. unconvinced
o   Report urges Haiti to protect quake victims from forced evictions
o   U.S. could waive duties on imports from Myanmar
o   Authorities probe U.S. travels, contacts of Canada suspect
o   Italy president set to announce choice for prime minister
o   Canada's Muslims highlight role as tipsters in train plot
o   British anti-EU party claims Thatcher mantle, has vote hope
o   For India's drought-hit states, on-track monsoon may be too late
o   Boston bomb suspect's wife assisting probe -lawyer
o   Sudan, South Sudan agree to open 10 border crossings
o   Pakistan police say explosives found near Musharraf house
o   Bomber targets Pakistan's Hazara minority in run-up to elections
o   Iraq raid on Sunni protest sparks clashes, 44 killed
o   Pakistan must crack down on Afghan militants: NATO
o   Police capture suspect in Russian shooting spree that killed six
o   Japan shrine visits, isles row stir East Asia tensions
o   Ethiopia says preparing to pull troops out of Somalia
o   Libya car bomb hits French embassy, wounds guards
WOLRD BUSINESS(Brief News):
o   Ford profit surpasses estimates as North America shines
o   CP Railway profit rises as higher freight revenue rises
o   Namibia keeps repo rate steady at 5.5 percent
o   P&G forecasts profit below Street view, shares fall
o   Nasdaq earnings fall on charges related to Facebook IPO
o   Stock futures edge higher with flood of earnings expected
o   Metro profit more than triples on Alimentation stake sale gain
o   Eni raises gas estimate in Mozambique after appraisal
o   Analysis: Puerto Rico's economy may get worse before it gets better
o   Egypt wants bigger share in future oil, gas contracts
o   Bahrain's Al Baraka plans Africa push: CEO
o   Analysts cut Apple targets on profit decline, soft outlook
o   Ghana producer price inflation rises to 10.7 pct in Feb
o   Mitsubishi Motors says dropped cells likely caused battery overheat
Business News:
Pakistan

EXCHANGE FOR CURRENCY NOTES:

U.S.A              99.28
S.Arabia         26.47
U.K                 151.37
Japan              0.9992
Euro               129.04
U.A.E             27.03



  Wed, 24 Apr 2013

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Sindh CNG pumps to remain open Thursday
KARACHI: All the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling stations will remain open Thursday across the Sindh province

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Oil prices up in Asia ahead of US energy report
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose slightly in Asia Wednesday on cautious hopes of a rise in energy demand in the United S

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Asian markets up on positive Wall St lead
HONG KONG: Asian markets rose on Wednesday following a rally on Wall Street, with Tokyo enjoying a healthy bump as

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Oil up in Asia ahead of US energy report
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose slightly in Asia Wednesday on cautious hopes of a rise in energy demand in the United S

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Dollar slips back after approaching 100 yen mark
TOKYO: The dollar weakened against the yen in Asian trade Wednesday after moving close to the 100 yen mark in the

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Yen up in Asia but traders say slide to resume
TOKYO: The dollar retreated a touch against the yen in Asian trade Tuesday, but dealers said it remained on course

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Oil prices down in Asia on weak China data
SINGAPORE: Oil prices eased in Asia on Tuesday as data showing weak Chinese manufacturing activity fuelled concern

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Dollar, euro surge in Asian trade
TOKYO: The dollar traded close to the 100-yen level in Asia on Monday after G20 finance leaders gave a cautious th

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Asian markets mostly up, dollar nears 100 yen
HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly climbed on Monday, with Tokyo surging as the dollar pushes back towards the 100 ye

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Oil up in Asia on bargain hunting
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in Asian trade Monday as traders bought up cheap crude following a price plunge last we

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Tokyo stocks open 1.66 pc higher
TOKYO: Japanese shares opened sharply higher on Monday, up 1.66 percent following a jump in the dollar against the

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Swiss ''could adapt'' to easing of bank secrecy: bankers
GENEVA: Swiss banks could adapt to a significant easing of their cherished secrecy practices, but only if global s

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Blackstone ends pursuit of Dell: sources
NEW YORK: Buyout specialist Blackstone Group LP is dropping its effort to acquire Dell as the computer maker faces

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G20 urges global community to end banking secrecy
WASHINGTON: The Group of 20 economic powers on Friday urged the global adoption of standards for sharing bank acco

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Yen heads down in Asia, focus on G20 meeting
TOKYO: The yen edged down against other major currencies in Asian trade Friday as dealer focus on a meeting of G20








MOHAMMED SALEEM MANSOORI

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