News Archives for Print - 2004-07-31

Print - 2004-07-31

Security alert in Karachi against suicide bombing

Police and paramilitary forces in Karachi were put on high alert here on Friday amid fears of suicide bombing or other terrorist attacks, officials said.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Chishti restored as PBC vice chairman

The issue of appointment of Pir Masood Chishti as vice chairman Punjab Bar Council (PBC) has taken a new turn when its appeal committee, headed by Ch. Muhammad Ashraf Wallah, restored him as vice-chairman of the bar, after another body, headed by Kazim Kh

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Mohammad Rafi's versatility remains matchless

Twenty-four years ago on July 31, 1980, Mohammad Rafi, whose versatility, matchless voice and melodic prowess endeared him to countless millions, died of heart failure in Bombay at the age of 56. No substitute of the irreplaceable magician, who provided s

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

CDGK to set up arts and science college at North Nazimabad

CDGK will establish Government Arts & Science College in North Nazimabad.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: Role of cartoons in journalism

A lecture-demonstration by well known cartoonist; a cut in the charges of facilitative assistance extended by Lahore Arts Council; arrival in the city of a delegation of Indian scholars and interest shown by local literati in the observance of Urs of Punj

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

FPCCI and KPBC discuss trade promotion

A four-member FPCCI trade delegation to Nairobi, Kenya, led by Tariq Sayeed, held meeting with the chairman and members of Kenya-Pakistan Business Council (KPBC) of Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a statement said here on Friday.Tariq, wh

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

BOOK REVIEW: 'Kon Akhter Hamid Khan'?

Professor Aafaq Siddiqui is a well-known poet, critic, researcher, educationist and feature writer as well as translator. He has more than 50 books to his credit.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

World Bank praises Education Sector Reforms Programme

World Bank has highly commended the Chief Minister's Education Sector Reforms Programme and termed it a revolutionary step towards enhancement of literacy rate in the province.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Need for hospital economics

A hospital is an institution offering residential, investigatory and out-patient therapeutic care. Hospital economics is, therefore, the efficient running of a hospital or a medical center to provide the maximum medical facilities within a balanced budget

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

FPCCI seminar on anti-dumping measures on July 31

A seminar on anti-dumping measures, being organised by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), will be held at the Federation House here on Saturday (July 31).

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

K-2 Golden Jubilee celebrations

K-2 is world's biggest pyramid of rock, ice and snow, with its great-serrated slopes and the most elegant mountain standing alone, dominating the surroundings, this is how world famous the only Pakistani conqueror of Mount Everest describes the shape of t

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

TV THOUGHTS: Too many commercials, poor quality at that; Night time PTV; glamour and charisma at Filmfare Awards

Even though advertising forms an integral part of media, the Pakistani viewer sometimes in exasperation asks whether there is a limit or permissible extent which advertising should not exceed on cable or satellite TV. Questions about the role and signific

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

CAPITAL CULTURAL SCENE: Projection of multi-cultures

The week commenced with the scribe being invited to spend an evening with the Guru Jee, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of the NGO, 'The Art of Living Foundation and International Association for Human Values' along with listening to Indian classical si

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Tax collection: travel agents demand 10 percent service fee

Travel Agents Association of Pakistan on Friday urged the government to allow 10 percent compensation fee on gross tax collection from the travellers on the purchase of air tickets.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Rotary International & its social work

Rotary International is a welfare organization, which is engaged in several projects pertaining to the well being of humanity. Members of Rotary sit together and search out the solution of the problems. The process of thinking starts from local level and

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

SBP advises banks and DFIs to issue computer loans

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has taken serious notice that Banks and Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) were not financing for personal computers and related accessories.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Majmua has found a new home

Mehreen Ilahi on Wednesday had invited a select group of her guests to see the group-painting exhibition of five outstanding painters who have established their identity through their subjects, preferences for colours and style of strokes.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Need for effective, newsy coverage of events stressed

Journalists covering the seminars and conferences fail to make their reports newsy and, some time, they give undue prominence to the lengthy speeches of the chief guests.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

LITERARY NOTES: The law and literature

I am sure that literature and law are not as poles apart as generally considered. Marx based his study of society on scorer of literary works. Toynbee, too, has used literature as a source material for history. Hence it is not only the letter 'L' which is

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Schedule for revision of electoral rolls announced

The Chief Election Commissioner has issued the schedule for revision of electoral rolls for forthcoming Local Government elections, which were previously prepared in 2000-01.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

All in a day's work! - Pray to God please.....!

Have u read the newspapers?

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Vehicle hijacking in Karachi

Karachi is infested with vehicle snatchers and there has been no tangible decrease in figures. These vehicles are also used for criminal activities as is evident from the press reports.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Maqbool to visit Niab and NIBGE

Punjab Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) Khalid Maqbool will visit the Nuclear Institute of Agriculture and Biology (Niab) and the National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE) here on August 4.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Government employees to get 15 percent salary raise from August 1

Accountant General Office Punjab has made all arrangements to include 15 percent raise promised by the government to Punjab government employees in their salaries for July, on August 1, while pensioners have been asked to contact National Bank of Pakistan

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Southern Punjab focal point for providing health services projects

Punjab government has given top priority to southern Punjab as major focal point for providing health services to end the development gap between central and southern Punjab by launching some mega projects in the area like Multan Institute of Cardiology (

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Software developed for cattle data

Livestock Production Department of the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore has developed a software 'SOFT BOS' for recording, processing and manipulation of cattle data.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

AJK mourns killing of two Pakistani hostages

Mourning was observed throughout Azad Jammu Kashmir to express deep sense of shock and grief over the gruesome killing of two innocent AJK-born Pakistani hostages by the abductors in Iraq on Friday.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

UK welcomes al Qaeda leader's arrest

Britain on Friday welcomed Pakistan's latest success in arresting an al Qaeda leader and said it would continue to work closely with Islamabad in fighting the global campaign against terrorism.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Suparco prepares satellite imagery based atlas

A satellite imagery based atlas depicting most updated information of the entire 'kacho' areas of Sindh has been prepared. This was announced by a senior official of the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco).

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

MMA protests Pakistanis execution

Protest demonstrations were held outside major mosques in Sindh, especially in Karachi, after Jumma prayers against killings of two Pakistani nationals Raja Azad and Sajid Naeem.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Telephone directory

The last telephone directory that I received was in the year 2001 claiming entries correct up to 30th November 2000.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Nine panels to supervise textbooks distribution

The Sindh Education and Literacy Department on Friday set up nine committees to supervise free distribution of books among the children of government primary schools throughout the province.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Iraqis live in fear of kidnappings for ransom

Bassam had barely stepped outside the gate of his Baghdad school when a man grabbed him, covered his eyes and bundled him into a getaway car. The 10-year-old was to spend the next month locked in a house by strangers who fed him only tomatoes and potatoes

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Maintenance of books of accounts and records

Section 174 of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 deals with the provisions of maintaining record for the taxpayers.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Broadening the taxpayer base

In a move aimed at broadening the tax base, promoting documentation within the economy and improving the level of revenue generation, the Central Board of Revenue is reported to have approached the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

BRIDGE NOTES: The Check Back convention and its application

Question: What is the range of 'Check Back' convention. Can it be applied playing strong No Trump? From. Zafarul Haq. Karachi.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Execution of Pakistanis and Muslim force for Iraq?

The tragic killing of two Pakistani hostages in Iraq has come as a big shock not only to the victims' families but all Pakistanis. President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain have strongly condemned the killing, correctl

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

SPORTS WORLD: Woolmer finds flaws in Asia Cup rules

So the bonus point has played havoc with Pakistan and deprived them of a chance to defend their Asia Cup title against hosts Sri Lanka on Sunday. Pakistan, who scored 300-9 from 50 overs against India, needed to keep India down to 239 to take six full poi

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Killer of two daughters a schizophrenic: psychiatrist

The 36-year-old school teacher, Mukhtar Husain, who allegedly killed his two daughters Sobia (4) and Hira (2) at his home in Bagh Gul Begum on Wednesday is 'schizophrenic', as was evident in his statement made before police.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

SPORTS WORLD: A sweet revenge against India goes in vain

Inputs that constitute the core of splendid cricket were transparent as Pakistan made the usually confident and powerful India play second fiddle in a Super League match of the Asia Cup and brought the latter down by 59 runs at Colombo's Premadasa Stadium

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Tajik team visits industrial units

Trade delegation of Tajikistan currently visiting Pakistan visited the factories manufacturing electronics products and jeans garments, says a press release of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) here Friday.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Multan commodities market rates

Commodities market rates in rupees on Friday (July 30, 2004).

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Currency values in term of Special Drawing Rights

The International Monetary Fund(IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights(SDR).

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Relatives appeal for return of slain hostages bodies

The relatives of Raja Azad and Sajid Naeem, who were killed in Iraq, appealed on Friday to the Iraqi abductors to return their bodies.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (July 30, 2004).

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

SHC disposes of writs against MQM leaders

Sindh High Court Friday disposed of three identical petitions challenging detention of Mohajir Quami Movement leaders Kamran Rizvi, Zafar Aziz and Asif Sheryar as it were withdrawn by petitioner's counsel.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (July 30) and rates for Saturday (July, 31 2004).

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

'PPP will be re-organised'

Federal Defence Minister, Rao Sikandar Iqbal has said that PPP would be organised and activated at all levels and the process was going to be launched from Saturday.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rates

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Friday (July 30, 2004).

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

PWC concerned over water crisis

Kissan Welfare Council (KWC) President, Mohammad Ayub advocate, has expressed his concern over water crisis prevailing in the country particularly in the Southern Punjab areas.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rates

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Friday (July 30, 2004).

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Senate body for revival of military lands

The Senate standing committee on Defence and Defence Production, has underlined the need for the revival of military lands and cantonment group.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Farmers upset over non-availability of credit

Small farmers are perturbed over non-availability of easy credit and leasing facilities. Small farmers, having a meeting with Unisame on Friday complained that banks and leasing companies were appearing reluctant to lease their tractors and other farming

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

No law against Holy Quran and Sunnah: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Friday said the government will not go for any legislation contrary to Islamic injunctions.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (July 30, 2004).

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Wapda clarification

Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) while clarifying action taken against a Chinese Company M/s Mingbo Success International, said that the said company was black listed after verification of the documents submitted by the firm with the bid for

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (July 30, 2004).

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

NBP awards certificates to 31 management trainees

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday awarded certificates and shields to 31 management trainees of batch 2003.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (July 30, 2004).

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Alliance with US not to affect ties with China: Rashid

Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday said that Pakistan's alliance with USA, or any other country or group would not affect its deep-rooted ties with China, in any manner whatsoever.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (July 30, 2004).

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Water situation on July 30

Daily water situation as on 30-07-2004.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

NWP's polls on August 06

National Workers Party (NWP) in a meeting here on Friday has decided to hold its Lahore District elections on August 6, 2004.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

CURRENT TOPICS: Starting a new chapter

When India and Pakistan start negotiations "Good beginning" is not necessarily. "Half done". Nonetheless it is heartening that the first post Indian elections meeting between the foreign secretaries of the two governments has started off on the right foot

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Lahore receives heavy rain

A heavy downpour lashed the provincial metropolis on Friday morning providing respite from humid sultry weather but causing problems for commuters and residents of low lying areas which were inundated with rain water.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Rake up the past and present-I

It is often considered to be no good to rake up the past. But those, who talk in similitude, I think, do not do full justice to their coming generations. If the people do not have had enough knowledge of their past, how will they know as to who worked for

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

State-of-the-art ophthalmology facilities soon

Provision of healthcare facilities to the people was at the top priority of the Punjab Chief Minister's agenda, and the government was also attaching special attention to the rights of women and children.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

ICNA-MAS annual convention: No more free vote unless...

The 29th annual convention of Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and Muslim American Society (MAS) concluded at the sprawling Cleveland Convention Centre in the third week of July 2004. Usually ICNA-MAS doesn't have a tradition of adopting a final dec

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Jatoi to open legal services cell on July 31

Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Liaquat Ali Jatoi, will inaugurate the Legal Services Cell set up by the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) here on Saturday, July 31.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (July 30) and the forecast for Saturday (July 31, 2004).

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Change in cropping pattern proves successful

The project launched to bring change in cropping pattern for replacing high delta crop with low water consuming high value crop has started yielding positive results.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

New York cotton

Friday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

THE RUPEE: dollar registers further gains in forex market

Strong demand for US dollars kept the rupee under pressure in the interbank market on Friday, losing more three paisa at Rs 58.39 and Rs 59.42 for buying and selling, respectively, dealers said.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

New York cotton

Friday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Singapore firm keen to invest in recycling project

A private company of Singapore (Citirage) has shown interest for making investment in "Recycling Project" in Lahore City.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Key stock market movements at 1700 GMT on July 30

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Bulgarian foreign minister phones Kasuri

Bulgarian Foreign Minister, Dr Solomon Isaac Passy telephoned Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri and expressed his sympathy to the government of Pakistan over the gruesome killing of two Pakistanis, Raja Azad Khan and Sajjad Naeem in Iraq.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices on Thursday.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Thar coal projects likely to generate 50,000 new jobs

Thar coal projects is likely to generate about 50,000 new jobs which would help bring prosperity in the waterlogged region.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices on Thursday.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Default in payment of property tax: excise department will issue notices to industries

Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister for Excise & Taxation, M. A. Jalil has directed the officials and staff of his department to issue notices to government corporations, big hotels, private hospitals and industrial concerns defaulting in payment of property

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (July 30, 2004)

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Indian pilot diverts flight to save Pakistani boy's life

An Indian airliner made an emergency landing to save the life of a 10-day-old Pakistani boy with a heart ailment whose condition deteriorated on board, an airline official said on Friday.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Losses extend on cotton market

Ready cotton market lost further Rs 100 per maund (37.32 kgs) this week with possibility of more losses which can bring down the level of lint prices to nearly Rs 2000 per maund if new crop (2004-2005) output reports of 11 million or more bales are achiev

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

RCITs told to expedite refund verification

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed all Regional Commissioners of Income Tax (RCITs) to speed up verification process for immediate issuance of income tax refund.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

US Midwest soya and corn weaker

Spot basis bids for soyabean and corn were steady to weaker Friday morning across the US Midwest, while country movement was quiet, dealers said. "Processors appear to have adequate soyabean supplies, so they're dropping their bids," an Ohio dealer said.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

RCITs told to expedite refund verification

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed all Regional Commissioners of Income Tax (RCITs) to speed up verification process for immediate issuance of income tax refund.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Kenyan tea output jumps 24.7 percent

Kenya's tea production rose by 24.7 percent in the first half of 2004 compared to the same period of 2003, lifted by improved rainfall, the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) said on Friday. The board said in the first six months of 2004, Kenya produced 169.9 milli

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves reach $12.192 billion

The country's foreign exchange reserves have reached $12.192 billion. The forex holdings of the SBP were $10.313 billion, while that of commercial banks was $1.878 billion.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Indian coffee crop safe from monsoon hiccups

India's coffee crop in the year to September 2005 has been spared the adverse effects of a patchy monsoon as key blossom showers have been adequate, growers and officials said on Friday. "The current crop is not affected," an official of the state-run Cof

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves reach $12.192 billion

The country's foreign exchange reserves have reached $12.192 billion. The forex holdings of the SBP were $10.313 billion, while that of commercial banks was $1.878 billion.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

CBOT wheat fades to lower close, 12-month lows set

Soft red winter (SRW) wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade closed lower on Thursday and fresh 12-month lows were set, traders said. Ongoing reminders of increasing global wheat production this year eventually hit pit sources said wheat futures, whi

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

18 injured in Faisalabad blast

A bomb exploded on Friday in an industrial city of Faisalabad, injuring 18 people, mostly children, a senior police official said.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Russian weekly grain market report

Russian third class food wheat and milling rye prices have firmed in the week to July 30 due to a slow harvesting campaign and the low quality of harvested grain, traders said. The harvesting campaign is ahead of the one in 2003, but is significantly slow

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

18 injured in Faisalabad blast

A bomb exploded on Friday in an industrial city of Faisalabad, injuring 18 people, mostly children, a senior police official said.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 123,095 tonnes of cargo including 94,536 tonnes import and 28,559 tonnes export cargo during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Friday. The cargo comprised of 54,506 tonnes dry and 68,589 tonnes liquid cargo.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

World trade deal hangs in balance

Negotiators scrambled on Friday for a deal to put stalled global free trade talks back on track, but the head of World Trade Organisation (WTO) said that chances for success were "finely balanced".

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Singapore bunker fuel prices up

Singapore bunker or ship fuel prices extended gains in light dealings on Friday, tracking firmer cargo and swaps markets. But sellers' quotes stood apart as traders held mixed views about the supply situation.

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

World trade deal hangs in balance

Negotiators scrambled on Friday for a deal to put stalled global free trade talks back on track, but the head of World Trade Organisation (WTO) said that chances for success were "finely balanced".

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Ukraine's sunseed prices unchanged

Ukraine's indicative sunflower seed export prices were unchanged at $290 per tonnes in August, DerzhZovnishInform agency said on Friday. Ukraine cut the prices to $290 per tonne in July from $300 in June and May. The price was $310 in April and $320 in Ma

Published 31 Jul, 2004 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 17	280.67
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 17	280.47
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 17	142.81
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 17	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 17	1.32
Euro to USD / Apr 17	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 16	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 16	5,275.70
Nasdaq / Apr 16	16,307.16
FTSE 100 / Apr 16	8,275.60
Dow Jones / Apr 16	39,669.39
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 16	21,311.02
France CAC40 / Apr 16	7,329.97
India Sensex / Apr 17	77,621.26
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 17	34,285.53
Hang Seng / Apr 17	21,352.47

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 16	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 16	298,353
Petrol/Litre / Apr 17	254.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 17	63.25
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 17	3,331.95
Diesel/Litre / Apr 17	258.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 17	66.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Escorts Bank / Apr 17 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.91 ▲ 0.83 (13.65%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Apr 17 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	8.36 ▲ 1 (13.59%)
Chakwal Spinning / Apr 17 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	57.93 ▲ 5.27 (10.01%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Apr 17 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	21.89 ▲ 1.99 (10%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 17 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	13.97 ▲ 1.27 (10%)
Nimir Resins / Apr 17 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	42.45 ▲ 3.86 (10%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 17 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	58.09 ▲ 5.28 (10%)
Shezan Inter. / Apr 17 Shezan International Limited(SHEZ)	148.43 ▲ 13.49 (10%)
Bolan Casting / Apr 17 Bolan Castings Limited(BCL)	104.06 ▲ 9.46 (10%)
Gillette Pak / Apr 17 Gillette Pakistan Limited(GLPL)	185.88 ▲ 16.9 (10%)

Stock	Price
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 17 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	1.13 ▼ -0.25 (-18.12%)
Gulshan Sp. / Apr 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.50 ▼ -0.44 (-11.17%)
Fateh Ind. / Apr 17 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	119.55 ▼ -13.28 (-10%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Apr 17 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	56.69 ▼ -6.29 (-9.99%)
Apna Microfin. / Apr 17 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.17 ▼ -1.11 (-9.84%)
Jubilee Gen. Ins. / Apr 17 Jubilee General Insurance Limited(JGICL)	49.20 ▼ -5.02 (-9.26%)
Mughal Energy / Apr 17 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	20 ▼ -2.02 (-9.17%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Apr 17 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	331.04 ▼ -28.97 (-8.05%)
IbrahimFibres / Apr 17 Ibrahim Fibres Limited(IBFL)	320.51 ▼ -27.89 (-8.01%)
ZIL Limited / Apr 17 ZIL Limited(ZIL)	331.51 ▼ -28.69 (-7.97%)

Stock	Volume
B.O.Punjab / Apr 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,708,937 ▲ 0.14
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 17 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	16,077,766 ▲ 2.65
National Bank / Apr 17 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	14,652,092 ▲ 5.07
Cnergyico PK / Apr 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	14,199,610 ▲ 0.02
Fauji Cement / Apr 17 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	11,648,286 ▲ 1.17
United BankXD / Apr 17 United Bank Limited(UBL)	10,508,096 ▲ 13.32
Hascol Petrol / Apr 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	8,722,170 ▲ 0.23
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	8,482,988 ▲ 0
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	8,045,404 ▲ 0.04
Pak Elektron / Apr 17 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	7,443,585 ▲ 0.51

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