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Euro eases on profit-taking after Greece vote
Jun 23rd
TOKYO: The euro eased in Asia on Wednesday as investors moved to reap profits from the currency”s overnight gains, after the Greek government survived a crucial vote of confidence, dealers said. The euro fell to $1.4350 in Tokyo morning trade from $1….
Water disputes may derail Pak-India peace process: Wikileaks
Jun 22nd
KARACHI: Lingering water disputes between the two South Asian neighbours may derail the ongoing peace process or even to lead to war, Wikileaks cables revealed.
“Even if India and Pakistan could resolve the Baglihar and Kishanganga projects,” wrote US…
China seeks better military ties with India
Jun 21st
BEIJING: China said Tuesday it hopes to boost military cooperation with India as the two Asian powerhouses resume defence ties that were frozen for a year over a visa dispute.
An Indian military delegation arrived in the Chinese capital on Sunday for …
Asian shares higher on eurozone hopes
Jun 21st
HONG KONG: Asian stock markets rose in early trade Tuesday following a rally on Wall Street as dealers grew optimistic that the Greek debt crisis may be resolved soon.
As attention turned to a confidence vote in Greece”s prime minister and the beginn…
Euro firms amid cautious optimism over Greek debt
Jun 21st
TOKYO: The euro firmed against the dollar in Asia on Tuesday amid cautious optimism that the Greek government would push through a set of austerity measures to pave the way for a second bailout loan.
The euro bought $1.4336 in Tokyo morning trade, sli…
‘Aqeel key to Davis Cup victory’
Jun 21st
Coach to focus on country’s tennis ace with customised training.
Junior Asia Cup: Pakistan record 17-goal win against Taiwan
Jun 21st
SINGAPORE: Pakistan made another huge win in the Junior Asia Cup Hockey tournament here when they outclassed Taiwan by 17 goals, Geo News reported.
This is Pakistans second successive win in the tournament as they had defeated Brunei by 18 goals in…
Divisions: 2 new branches for Mepco
Jun 20th
Two new revenue offices will also be established for the newly formed operation divisions.
Asian markets cautiously optimistic over Greece
Jun 20th
HONG KONG: Asian markets on Monday were cautiously optimistic after news from Europe that there could be light at the end of the tunnel for Greece”s crippling debt crisis.
After seven hours of crunch talks aimed at averting Greek default — and the p…
Euro eases amid uncertainty over Greek bailout
Jun 20th
TOKYO: The euro eased against the dollar in Asia on Monday amid uncertainty surrounding talks towards securing a eurozone bailout for bankruptcy-threatened Greece, dealers said.
The euro fell to $1.4276 in Tokyo morning trading from $1.4301 in New Yor…
