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Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Indonesia to deliver 2 aircraft this year

Indonesia will deliver another two aircraft of the CN-235-220 series to Pakistan this year.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Companies under suspension

"Under Suspension" Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Opposition flays monopoly of transport company

Combined opposition in the Senate on Tuesday condemned the monopoly of a private bus company at the cost of depriving thousands of other transporters of their livelihood.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Clearing Schedule for T+3 System

Karachi Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+3 System.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

The 12th session of the Senate, requisitioned by the Opposition, opened here on Tuesday. Given that it was in the Opposition's interest that proceedings should be peaceful, the house remained tranquil, though speeches by its members were biting and at tim

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

'Government afraid of Shahbaz's popularity'

President PML-N Punjab Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khosa has said that process of change in the country will be started from the day when Shahbaz Sharif will arrive in the country.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Open End Mutual Funds (Unit Trusts)

The open end mutual funds.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Kasuri and Saarc secretary general discuss follow-up action of summit

Saarc Secretary General Q.A.M.A. Rahim here on Tuesday discussed with Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri the follow-up action to the decisions taken at the 12th Saarc Summit held in Islamabad in January.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Open End Mutual Funds (Unit Trusts)

The open end mutual funds.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Jamali and Shujaat meet Musharraf: PPO to be amended

President General Pervez Musharraf has decided to amend the Political Parties Ordinance (PPO) 2001.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Open End Mutual Funds (Unit Trusts)

The open end mutual funds.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Supreme Court benches for this week

The nation's highest court of appeals, the Supreme Court, reopened on Tuesday its current judicial week after a long week-end with the Chief Justice causing five benches to sit at the provincial seats.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

United Money-Market Fund

The Unit Prices for May 05, 2004.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Karachiites continue to suffer power failures

Karachiites continued to suffer from prolong load shedding amid hot and humid weather on Tuesday as KESC failed to meet the city's power supply demand.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

United Money-Market Fund

The Unit Prices for May 05, 2004.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Karachi City Council budget session: acute water shortage and power failures overshadow proceedings

Acute water shortage, overflowing drains, depleted roads, prolonged power failures and other civic problems overshadowed the budget session proceedings of the City Council on Tuesday.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

United Money-Market Fund

The Unit Prices for May 05, 2004.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Senate condemns killing of Chinese engineers: ban on wheat movement under fire

Strongly condemning the killing of three Chinese engineers, the Senate on Tuesday, through a unanimous resolution, demanded thorough investigation into the terrorist act.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

NJLI Pen Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Ufone resumes sale of new connection

Ufone has resumed the sales of both pre-paid and post-paid connections for Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad and other major cities from Wednesday.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

NJLI Pen Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

SBP team and moneychangers meeting on May 6

A team of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will meet the representatives of Rawalpindi/Islamabad Moneychangers Welfare Action Committee on Thursday.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

NJLI Pen Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

DCET being accredited with PEC

Federal Minister for Education Zobaida Jalal has ordered to accredit the Dawood College of Engineering and Technology (DCET), Karachi, with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), as the college has fulfilled all the requirements set by the PEC.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

NJLI Mutual Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Mutual Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

'Power generation through renewable sources a must'

Federal Minister for Water & Power Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has said that the generation of electricity through use of renewable sources is the need of the hour yo meet increasing power demand.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

NJLI Mutual Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Mutual Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan wins UNCHR election

Pakistan won the election for the UN Commission for Human Rights (UNCHR) for the next three years here on Tuesday.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

NJLI Mutual Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Mutual Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Rise in output to overcome oil and gas shortage: Yousuf

Central Board of Revenue (CBR) Chairman Abdullah Yousuf has stressed the need to increase oil and gas production by uncapping existing resources to help in overcoming shortage.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan borrowed $871 million from ADB in 2003

Pakistan borrowed total $871 million from Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2003, according to ADB annual report for 2003 released on May 4.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Revenue Board directive to RCITs

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed all Regional Commissioners of Income Tax (RCITs) to take appropriate steps for achieving the budgetary targets in the remaining three months of the current financial year.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Eid-e-Milad celebrated with religious fervour

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), birth day of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was celebrated throughout the country on Monday with religious zeal and fervour with renewed pledge to follow the teachings of Islam and work for the establishment of a tolerant

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

World currencies and euro

Value of the euro in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Oil and gas moot opens: future challenges for government listed

Improving Pakistan's global image, growing regional relationship in economic terms, upgradation of infrastructure, especially the urban renewal, laying cross-border gas pipelines and enhancing social sector investment are future challenges for the governm

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Oil and gas moot opens: future challenges for government listed

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Shahbaz to return on May 11

The younger brother of exiled former prime minister Nawaz Sharif plans to return to Pakistan this month in what would be a high stakes challenge to the powerful military and its political supporters.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Shahbaz to return on May 11

The younger brother of exiled former prime minister Nawaz Sharif plans to return to Pakistan this month in what would be a high stakes challenge to the powerful military and its political supporters.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Foreign exchange regime further liberalised

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday has further liberalised the foreign exchange regime by exempting the educational course books for the overseas Pakistani students.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Foreign exchange regime further liberalised

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday has further liberalised the foreign exchange regime by exempting the educational course books for the overseas Pakistani students.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Foreign exchange regime further liberalised

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday has further liberalised the foreign exchange regime by exempting the educational course books for the overseas Pakistani students.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Custom amnesty plan for smuggled cars ruled out

There is no possibility of any 'custom amnesty scheme' for regularisation of non-duty paid smuggled vehicles in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) in the coming budget, official sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Custom amnesty plan for smuggled cars ruled out

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

China pledges to continue work on Gwadar port

The Chinese government has pledged to continue work on the Gwadar port project so vital for Pakistan's economic development and complete it ahead of schedule as a world class modern port in the region.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

China pledges to continue work on Gwadar port

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Bank Alfalah to invest Rs 1.136 billion in Warid Telecom

Bank Alfalah Ltd has decided to invest Rs 1.136 billion in Warid Telecom, which would soon become a sixth cellular company in the country.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Bank Alfalah to invest Rs 1.136 billion in Warid Telecom

Bank Alfalah Ltd has decided to invest Rs 1.136 billion in Warid Telecom, which would soon become a sixth cellular company in the country.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

15 killed and 27 injured as bus overturns

Fifteen persons including women were killed and 27 others injured when a bus turned turtle on Motorway near Bhera late on Monday night.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

15 killed and 27 injured as bus overturns

Fifteen persons including women were killed and 27 others injured when a bus turned turtle on Motorway near Bhera late on Monday night.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

US urges Pakistan to kill or capture foreign terrorists

The US military urged Pakistan on Monday to kill or capture foreign militants holed up near the Afghan border and expressed concern over Pakistan's recent amnesty for several tribal militants.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

US urges Pakistan to kill or capture foreign terrorists

The US military urged Pakistan on Monday to kill or capture foreign militants holed up near the Afghan border and expressed concern over Pakistan's recent amnesty for several tribal militants.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Vajpayee keen to continue talks with Pakistan

Indian Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee has said he was optimistic about a "steady improvement" in India's relations with Pakistan.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

EPZs to be set up in Gilgit and NWFP

The Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) has decided to set up one each Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in NWFP and Northern Areas, to harness the potential of gems, stones, marble and mineral sectors in these areas.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Daimler converts Hyundai stake into GDRs prior to sale: report

US-German auto group DaimlerChrysler has converted its holding in Hyundai Motor into global depository receipts (GDRs) as a first step towards the break-up of its ties with the South Korean partner, reports said Tuesday.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Poor countries seek to unite before EU trade talks

Trade negotiators from the world's poorest countries are seeking to overcome internal divisions before pressing the newly enlarged European Union for greater access to its markets at talks beginning on Thursday.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Saudi foreign minister expects oil back in $22-$28 range

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister predicted on Tuesday that sky-high oil prices would sink back into Opec's $22-$28 price range for a yearly average.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

UK retail sales surge, adds to rate rise pressure

British retail sales steamed ahead in April, further evidence that March's dip in sales could have been just a blip, a key industry survey showed on Tuesday, adding pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (May 04, 2004).

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

WTO heavyweights step up search for farm deal

Five core members of the World Trade Organisation, under mounting pressure for a deal on farm trade reform, will meet in Paris next week ahead of a ministerial gathering, diplomats said on Tuesday.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Rato set to become IMF's new chief

The International Monetary Fund votes on Tuesday for a new managing director, with former Spanish Economy Minister Rodrigo Rato expected to maintain the tradition of a European heading the global lender.

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d

Published 05 May, 2004 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 29	278.13
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 29	278.03
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 29	150.14
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 29	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 29	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 29	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 28	5,998.74
Nasdaq / Nov 28	19,060.48
FTSE 100 / Nov 28	8,281.22
Dow Jones / Nov 28	44,722.06
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 28	19,425.73
France CAC40 / Nov 28	7,179.25
India Sensex / Nov 29	19,338.14
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 29	38,198.52

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 28	17,685
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 28	241,602.20
Petrol/Litre / Nov 29	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 29	69.08
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 29	2,666.09
Diesel/Litre / Nov 29	255.14

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.74 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	619.90 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	139.74 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,021.33 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.66 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.74 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	619.90 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	139.74 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,021.33 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.66 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
B.O.Punjab / Nov 29 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	179,225,089 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	64,868,271 ▲ 0.00
Bank Makramah / Nov 29 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	60,297,878 ▲ 0.00
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Nov 29 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	55,350,909 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 29 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	42,730,290 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 29 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	38,903,524 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 29 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	36,014,321 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	33,477,996 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	31,208,624 ▲ 0.00

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