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3rd June, 2013
Madonna’s pledge for female education in Pakistan
Is the enlistment of celebrities to support charitable causes merely a way to boost their own publicity?
Is the enlistment of celebrities to support charitable causes merely a way to boost their own publicity?
27th May, 2013
Vintage Apple computer auctioned off for $668,000
An Apple computer from 1976 has been auctioned off for $668,000.
An Apple computer from 1976 has been auctioned off for $668,000.
16th July, 2012
Iraq in deals to boost energy exploration
Iraq signed an initial deal with a Kuwait-led consortium Monday and a contract was awarded to a Russia-led group to drill for energy.
Iraq signed an initial deal with a Kuwait-led consortium Monday and a contract was awarded to a Russia-led group to drill for energy.
10th July, 2012
Eight firms to bid for Afghan oil, gas exploration
Seven energy firms are to compete with Exxon Mobil for the right to explore oil and gas blocks in Afghanistan, the country's Mining Ministry said in a statement.
Seven energy firms are to compete with Exxon Mobil for the right to explore oil and gas blocks in Afghanistan, the country's Mining Ministry said in a statement.
18th June, 2012
Dubai’s Tamweel eyes sukuk mkt return
Dubai-based Islamic mortgage lender Tamweel has picked three banks to arrange investor meetings ahead of a possible asset-backed dollar Islamic Sukuk bond.
Dubai-based Islamic mortgage lender Tamweel has picked three banks to arrange investor meetings ahead of a possible asset-backed dollar Islamic Sukuk bond.
14th June, 2012
Shares slip on weak US data, Italy debt sale eyed
Asian shares slipped as weak US retail sales data raised fresh concerns about sluggish economic growth, with all eyes on an Italian debt auction.
Asian shares slipped as weak US retail sales data raised fresh concerns about sluggish economic growth, with all eyes on an Italian debt auction.
31st May, 2012
TinTin auction is expected to set records
A collection of Tintin memorabilia is going up for sale at a Paris auction house. – Video by Reuters…
A collection of Tintin memorabilia is going up for sale at a Paris auction house. – Video by Reuters…
11th May, 2012
India’s STC invites bids for wheat exports
Indian government-run State Trading Corporation on Friday invited bids from private traders for exports of wheat.
Indian government-run State Trading Corporation on Friday invited bids from private traders for exports of wheat.
3rd May, 2012
‘The Scream’ sells for record $120 million
“The Scream” easily eclipsed the old auction record held by Picasso's “Nude, green leaves and bust,” which sold for $106.5 million.
“The Scream” easily eclipsed the old auction record held by Picasso's “Nude, green leaves and bust,” which sold for $106.5 million.
27th April, 2012
Auction of 3G licences delayed
Pakistan has indefinitely delayed an auction to sell 3G licences, which if completed would have raised a minimum of $630 million.
Pakistan has indefinitely delayed an auction to sell 3G licences, which if completed would have raised a minimum of $630 million.
20th April, 2012
Brent steady above $118
Brent prices headed for their steepest weekly drop as fears that the euro zone debt crisis could flare up again dented the demand outlook.
Brent prices headed for their steepest weekly drop as fears that the euro zone debt crisis could flare up again dented the demand outlook.
20th April, 2012
Asian markets slip as European debt in focus
Asian markets came under pressure on Friday as a successful bond auction in Spain failed to raise spirits over weak US economic data.
Asian markets came under pressure on Friday as a successful bond auction in Spain failed to raise spirits over weak US economic data.
19th April, 2012
Oil prices up, focus on Spanish bond sale
Oil edged higher in Asian trade Thursday but prices were capped ahead of a Spanish government bond auction and concerns over Middle East supply.
Oil edged higher in Asian trade Thursday but prices were capped ahead of a Spanish government bond auction and concerns over Middle East supply.
18th April, 2012
Brent stable at $118 as euro zone concerns ease
Brent crude futures held steady above $118 on on the back of successful Spanish debt auction and better growth forecast by the Intenational Monetary Fund.
Brent crude futures held steady above $118 on on the back of successful Spanish debt auction and better growth forecast by the Intenational Monetary Fund.
13th April, 2012
Modern art galore
It would be an evening to remember as works of recent greats go on auction in New York on 2nd May 2012.
It would be an evening to remember as works of recent greats go on auction in New York on 2nd May 2012.
5th April, 2012
Asian markets slip after weak Spain auction
Asian markets were hit by renewed eurozone fears Thursday after a weak Spanish auction hinted towards another debt crisis.
Asian markets were hit by renewed eurozone fears Thursday after a weak Spanish auction hinted towards another debt crisis.
4th April, 2012
Updates from business
This week saw an apparent economic disparity in the world as a single ceramic bowl sells for 20 million while a child labourer earns $2…
This week saw an apparent economic disparity in the world as a single ceramic bowl sells for 20 million while a child labourer earns $2…
21st January, 2012
PTA announces auction for 3G licenses
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that auction for license/spectrum regarding 3G /4G/LTE will be held on March 28 and 29.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that auction for license/spectrum regarding 3G /4G/LTE will be held on March 28 and 29.
18th January, 2012
Auction for 3G licences on March 29
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17: Pakistan will hold an auction for its first licenses for third-generation (3G) mobile telecom services on March 29, an official at the country’s telecoms authority said on Tuesday.
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17: Pakistan will hold an auction for its first licenses for third-generation (3G) mobile telecom services on March 29, an official at the country’s telecoms authority said on Tuesday.
10th January, 2012
Residential plots auction fails to fetch good price
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9: Bidders showed poor response on the first day of two-day auction of plots conducted by cash-strapped Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday.
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9: Bidders showed poor response on the first day of two-day auction of plots conducted by cash-strapped Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday.
