News Archives for Print - 2004-07-30

Print - 2004-07-30

Open End Mutual Funds (Unit Trusts)

The open end mutual funds.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Nespak awarded BUITMS project

The defunct Bolan Textile Mills near Quetta is being converted into a modern campus for Balochistan University of Information Technology and Management Sciences (BUITMS).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Open End Mutual Funds (Unit Trusts)

The open end mutual funds.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan Steel capacity to be raised to over 3 million tons: Jatoi

Federal Minister for Industries and Production Liaquat Ali Jatoi said on Thursday that Pakistan Steel's production capacity will be increased beyond 3 million tons per annum within next three years from the present 1.1 million tones.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

United Money-Market Fund

The Unit Prices for July 30, 2004.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Acting US CG assures Pakistani businessmen of support

The Acting Consul General of United States, Ms Kay L. Anske, while visiting the Site Association of Trade & Industry on Thursday had assured Pakistani business community of full co-operation and support to meet the challenges of WTO regime.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

United Money-Market Fund

The Unit Prices for July 30, 2004.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

AIOU Admissions from August 2

The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will start admissions for the semester 'Autumn 2004' from August 2.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

United Money-Market Fund

The Unit Prices for July 30, 2004.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Textile exporters resent rebate reduction

One after another all steps taken by the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) to slash the duty drawback is producing harsh reaction from the exporters demanding its withdrawal.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Foreign Exchange Bearer Certificates

The prevailing rate of Foreign Exchange Bearer Certificates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

US embassy appoints new courier service for visa handling

The US consular services announced here on Saturday that from Monday next week, the American Express and Standard Charter Bank will be its couriers for the visa applications and interview appointment dates.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Foreign Exchange Bearer Certificates

The prevailing rate of Foreign Exchange Bearer Certificates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Fire breaks out in Lakson Square

Fire broke out in 11-storeyed Lakson Square Building No 1, situated at Sarwar Shaheed Road on Thursday morning.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Foreign Exchange Bearer Certificates

The prevailing rate of Foreign Exchange Bearer Certificates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

First Equity Modaraba declares 42.50 percent dividend

The First Equity Modaraba (FEM), one of the leading Modarabas in Pakistan and a member of the Modaraba Association of Pakistan based on the results as on June 30, 2004, has declared cash dividend of 42.50 percent as compared to 22.50 percent last year.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

First Equity Modaraba declares 42.50 percent dividend

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

SECP presents report on outsourcing to Iosco panel

Chairman of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Dr Tariq Hassan has presented a report to the Standing Committee-3 (SC-3) of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (Iosco) on the draft principles of outsourcing of finan

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

'Country witnessing rise in poverty'

The country was witnessing unprecedented increase in poverty, price hike and unemployment, making the life of common man miserable.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

PHDEB hires consultant

Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Board (PHDEB) has hired the services of a consultant from Holland, to develop the flora culture industry in the country, in accordance with the international standards.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Architectural structure to be restored

Architectural structure of the historical gates that still exist in some shape in the walled city would be restored and rehabilitated.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

MMA condemns killing of Pakistani hostages

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) Faisalabad chapter has expressed grave concern over the brutal killing of two Pakistanis in Iraq and strongly demanded of the government to announce a clear-cut policy that Pakistan would not send troops to Iraq for the prote

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Jamaat holds demonstration against denationalisation of colleges

A large number of students from various educational institutions in the city on Thursday held protest demonstration at Karachi Press Club (KPC) against denationalisation of St. Patrick and St. Joseph colleges.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Water line bursts at Dhabeji

A 72-inches diameter concrete pipeline burst on Thursday morning in Dhabeji Pumping Station due to repeated power breakdown, resulting discontinuation of 70 million gallon water to Karachi.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

One hurt in explosion

One person was seriously injured in an explosion here at a house in Sector 1-8/3 on Thursday night, police said.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

IHFL ratings maintained at BBB+

The JCR-VIS Credit Company has maintained the medium- to long-term entity ratings of International Housing Finance Ltd (IHFL) at 'BBB+' (triple B plus), and the short term rating at 'A3' (A three). Outlook on the medium to long-term rating has been revise

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

IHFL ratings maintained at BBB+

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Supreme Court gets three new judges

Three new judges, one from Peshawar and two from Lahore High Courts, have been elevated to fill in three of the four vacant positions in the Supreme Court.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

NJLI Mutual Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Mutual Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

FTO finds sales tax auditors guilty of misconceived charges

Auditors were found guilty of misconceived charges of short payment of sales tax amounting to Rs 42 million against a Karachi Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU) M/s Reckitt Benckiser, Pakistan.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

NJLI Mutual Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Mutual Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Military's involvement in politics criticised

Parliamentarians from different opposition parties on Thursday warned against dangerous repercussions of military's involvement in politics, saying, "it could lead the country towards a disaster".

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

NJLI Mutual Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Mutual Fund Rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Foreign office condemns killing of Pakistani hostages: citizens advised not to visit Iraq

Foreign Office Spokesman Masood Khan while strongly condemning the killing of two innocent Pakistanis by their Iraqi captors has once again advised Pakistani citizens to avoid visiting that country in the prevalent circumstances.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

MMA to oppose repeal of Hudood Ordinance tooth and nail

The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) announced on Thursday it would resist with full force any move to repeal 1979 Hudood Ordinance as it considered it "a divine set of rules".

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

National Assembly condemns murder of hostages in Iraq

The National Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution, condemning the murder of two Pakistanis and proposed to the government to devise its policy afresh vis-à-vis Iraq.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

Iraqi militants spared a Pakistani hostage last week but killed the other two this Wednesday casting a pall of gloom all over the country.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

British envoy meets Faisal

British High Commissioner Mark Lyall Grant called on Interior and Narcotics Control Minister Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat on Thursday and appreciated the role of Pakistan in fight against terrorism.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Opposition accuses government of victimisation, stages walkout

The combined opposition staged walkout from the National Assembly on Thursday, accusing the government of political victimisation and not allowing the lawmakers to speak thereof.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

13 trade pacts signed during last two years, National Assembly told

The government has signed 13 trade agreements with various countries including the United States of America during the last two years.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Kasuri shocked over murder of Pakistanis

Minister for Foreign Affairs Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri expressed shock and grief over the murder of two Pakistanis in Iraq here in National Assembly on Thursday.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Groups supporting extremists criticised

A ruling party lawmaker alleged on Thursday that certain elements in political groups, bureaucracy and even military have soft corner for extremist elements.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Bill to amend Ogra Ordinance-2002 tabled in National Assembly

The government on Thursday tabled a bill in the National Assembly to amend the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Ordinance-2002, envisaging that instead of Ogra, the centre will determine the well-head price.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Bill to amend Ogra Ordinance-2002 tabled in National Assembly

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

PSO sets new dividend record

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) total dividend in the year ended June 30, 2004 exceed previous year''s pay out following a significant increase in the sales and profits for the period.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

PSO sets new dividend record

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) total dividend in the year ended June 30, 2004 exceed previous year's pay out following a significant increase in the sales and profits for the period.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

PSO sets new dividend record

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) total dividend in the year ended June 30, 2004 exceed previous year's pay out following a significant increase in the sales and profits for the period.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

NHA stance stirs controversy over Bhasha dam project

National Highway Authority (NHA) has informed that it would not renovate or redesign the portion of Karakoram Highway (KKH) that will be affected by the construction of Bhasha dam as the government is planning to shortly launch the detailed design of the

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

NHA stance stirs controversy over Bhasha dam project

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Sindh home department warning

The provincial Home Department has cautioned people to remain careful on Friday for fear of terrorist attacks on places of worships.

Published 30 Jul, 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 Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Sindh home department warning

The provincial Home Department has cautioned people to remain careful on Friday for fear of terrorist attacks on places of worships.

Published 30 Jul, 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 Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Three coalition troops killed in Iraq

One US soldier died of his wounds after his patrol was attacked on Thursday with small arms fire near the town of Hawija in northern Iraq, the military said.

Published 30 Jul, 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 Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Three coalition troops killed in Iraq

One US soldier died of his wounds after his patrol was attacked on Thursday with small arms fire near the town of Hawija in northern Iraq, the military said.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

OGDCL''s Chanda field starts production

Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDCL) has started production from its new field and would likely to produce 10 million cubic feet of gas per day and 2,000 barrels of oil per day.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

OGDCL's Chanda field starts production

Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDCL) has started production from its new field and would likely to produce 10 million cubic feet of gas per day and 2,000 barrels of oil per day.

Published 30 Jul, 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 Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

OGDCL's Chanda field starts production

Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDCL) has started production from its new field and would likely to produce 10 million cubic feet of gas per day and 2,000 barrels of oil per day.

Published 30 Jul, 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 Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

EU must tackle ageing problem or face crisis

European Union countries could face a massive budgetary and welfare crisis within 50 years unless they tackle the problems of an ageing population, the continent's banks warned on Thursday.

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (July 29, 2004).

Published 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Seven killed in IOK violence

Suspected freedom fighters decapitated a woman in Indian occupied Kashmir and left her head hanging in a tree, police said on Thursday, adding that six other people were killed in the restive state.

Published 30 Jul, 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 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

HBFC provides special facility to customers

The House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC) has provided special facility to the customers, who want to liquidate the HBFC liability before maturity of repayment period.

Published 30 Jul, 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 30 Jul, 2004 12:00am

China and Pakistan to hold anti-terror drills

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 14	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 14	277.63
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 14	155.86
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 14	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 14	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 14	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	5,985.38
Nasdaq / Nov 13	19,230.72
Dow Jones / Nov 13	43,958.19
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,517.41
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 14	38,680.99
Hang Seng / Nov 14	19,503.42
FTSE 100 / Nov 14	8,042.72
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 14	19,122.26

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 12	231,911
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,085
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 14	67.97
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 14	2,558.37
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 14	71.10
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.37 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.47 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	61.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.03 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	993.93 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.31 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.37 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.47 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	61.35 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.03 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	993.93 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.31 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 15 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,393,273 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 15 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	59,224,094 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 15 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	47,940,702 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 15 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,748,255 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 15 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	32,665,062 ▲ 0.00
TPL Properties / Nov 15 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	30,497,881 ▲ 0.00
Treet Corp / Nov 15 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	29,734,104 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 15 Telecard Limited(TELE)	29,162,423 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 15 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	27,309,247 ▲ 0.00

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