Monday, 18 February 2013

LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 19.02.2013



Latest News in Brief:
o   Quetta carnage: SC to hear suo moto case today
o   Kishanganga project: Pakistan losses case at The Hague court
o   Parliamentary body approves recommendations for electoral reforms
o   Main roads, schools, markets shut as sit-in protests continue in Karachi
o   Tauqir Sadiq likely to be deported within a week
o   PPP wins by-polls in Dadu, Thatta
o   China takes over Gwadar Port operations

WOLRD(Brief News):
o   U.N. says has list of Syrian war crimes suspects
o   Insight: In Europe's tax race, it's the base, not the rate, that counts
o   Pakistan Shi'ites demand protection from militants
o   Chavez makes surprise return from Cuba
o   Egypt court rejects election law, may delay poll
o   Analysis: EU-U.S. trade talks promise both prizes and pitfalls
o   Ecuador's Correa in re-election triumph, eyes investment for growth
o   Cypriot candidates woo kingmaker for election run-off
o   White House drafts backup immigration plan, Republicans balk
o   Gunmen kidnap seven foreigners in north Nigeria
o   In a first, Obama plays golf with Tiger Woods
o   Pope, near abdication, says pray "for me and next pope"
o   South Africa's Pistorius cancels race appearances after murder charge
o   Cypriot candidates woo kingmaker for election run-off
o   Pakistan faces growing anger over sectarian bombings
o   Reality show with Pistorius girlfriend upsets South Africa
o   Ecuador's Correa claims re-election victory
o   In a first, Obama plays golf with Tiger Woods
o   Tens of thousands join electricity protests across Bulgaria
o   Cyprus heads for runoff vote, conservative chief leads
o   Pope, near abdication, says pray "for me and next pope"
WOLRD BUSINESS(Brief News):
o   Ghana government cuts fuel subsidies, prices jump
o   Abu Dhabi's Etihad needs to revise Jet Airways deal: chairman
o   Dubai's Nakheel in talks to extend $2.2 billion loan: report
o   Global investors watch how chips fall in China's cashless casino bar
o   G20 currency pledge is "significant:" Mexico finance official
o   G20 steps back from currency brink, heat off Japan
o   After decent rally, perhaps time for a pause
o   U.S. hopes to finalize IMF vote reforms soon: U.S. official
o   Highlights: Policymakers' quotes at G20 summit in Moscow
o   Carney dismisses concern about inflation expectations
o   G20 exchange rate policies need to be better aligned: U.S. official
o   Exclusive: News Corp, popular tech blog contemplate split - sources
o   SEC sues over Heinz option trading before buyout
o   Ottawa to set fines for pipeline infractions
o   Facebook hacked, social media company says
Business News:
Pakistan
EXCHANGE FOR CURRENCY NOTES:

U.S.A              98.88
S.Arabia         26.39
U.K                 153.20
Japan              1.0517
Euro               131.93
U.A.E             26.95



BULLION RATES IN RUPEES PER 10 GRAMS
KARACHI
Gold Tezabi (24-ct)    Rs 52,971
Silver Tezabi              Rs 951.42

Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Tokyo stocks open down 0.63%
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Agreement signed to hand over Gwadar Port to Chinese company

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Pakistan exports record volume of non-basmati rice to China

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LG Display to invest $655mn to make OLED panels

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News Corp, popular tech blog contemplate split: report

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G20 steps back from currency brink, heat off Japan

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Gwadar Port handover accord to be inked on Feb 18

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$45 billion development projects, Malik Riaz signs contract with Abu Dhabi Group

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PSO gets Rs10.5 billion, raises furnace oil supply

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No CNG for 24 hours in Sindh including Karachi

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Oil mixed in Asian trade

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Pakistan to get 750 mmcfd gas per day under Pak-Iran agreement

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Dollar firm in Asia ahead of G20 talks

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Oil prices up in Asia as OPEC lifts demand forecast









MOHAMMED SALEEM MANSOORI

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