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Rupee records gain against US dollar

The Pakistani rupee continued its marginal gain against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Friday. The local unit closed the day at 276.60, a gain of Re0.01 against the greenback.

Premium apples in north Japan fetch 100,000 yen in season's 1st auction

HAKODATE, Hokkaido (Kyodo) -- A box of seven premium apples grown on Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido fetched the highest bid of 100,000 yen (

  • Seven Nanamitsuki apples sold for 100,000 yen at first seasonal auction
  • Apples larger and less damaged than previous year due to fewer typhoons
  • Fruit wholesaler Yuji Sotozaki bids highest, praises honey cores

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