News Archives for Print - 2004-10-27

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

India urges Pakistan to use official channels

India on Tuesday called on Pakistan to go through official channels with any fresh proposals on Kashmir, after Islamabad publicly offered new ideas to break the decades-old dispute. "We have heard those comments," Foreign Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna t

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

India urges Pakistan to use official channels

India on Tuesday called on Pakistan to go through official channels with any fresh proposals on Kashmir, after Islamabad publicly offered new ideas to break the decades-old dispute. "We have heard those comments," Foreign Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna t

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

US and China hail Pak-India talks

The United States on Tuesday welcomed "continued dialogue" between Pakistan and India on Kashmir issue, and said that it would "encourage all interested parties" to take "a careful look" at any proposal "that could advance peace in the region." Asked to c

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Tuesday (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

US and China hail Pak-India talks

The United States on Tuesday welcomed "continued dialogue" between Pakistan and India on Kashmir issue, and said that it would "encourage all interested parties" to take "a careful look" at any proposal "that could advance peace in the region." Asked to c

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Tuesday (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Manufacturing sector shows improvement

The first quarter of the current year July-September 2004-05, registered a 22 percent increase in the cement production, 10 percent mill and non-mill cotton cloth and over 36 percent cars and jeeps production. While the auto sector was once again at the t

Published 27 Oct, 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 (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Manufacturing sector shows improvement

The first quarter of the current year July-September 2004-05, registered a 22 percent increase in the cement production, 10 percent mill and non-mill cotton cloth and over 36 percent cars and jeeps production. While the auto sector was once again at the t

Published 27 Oct, 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 (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Pak-China fertiliser plant to be reactivated

The government has decided to reactivate Pak-China fertiliser plant to meet expected shortfall of urea fertiliser in the coming Rabi season. This decision was taken at a meeting with Industries Minister Jahangir Khan Tareen in the chair here on Tuesday. M

Published 27 Oct, 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 (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Pak-China fertiliser plant to be reactivated

The government has decided to reactivate Pak-China fertiliser plant to meet expected shortfall of urea fertiliser in the coming Rabi season. This decision was taken at a meeting with Industries Minister Jahangir Khan Tareen in the chair here on Tuesday. M

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Tuesday (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Flaws in draft Thar coal report identified

The draft of bankable study report on Thar coal mining, submitted by a German consultant, was discussed threadbare observing that terms of reference of study were strictly adhered to. It was noted the study greatly emphasised on power plant whereas the co

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Flaws in draft Thar coal report identified

The draft of bankable study report on Thar coal mining, submitted by a German consultant, was discussed threadbare observing that terms of reference of study were strictly adhered to. It was noted the study greatly emphasised on power plant whereas the co

Published 27 Oct, 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 (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Recovery of excess refunds: more powers for tax officials under consideration

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is seriously considering to enhance the powers of tax officials for the recovery of excess refund amount erroneously paid to taxpayers. The CBR has drafted three notifications giving more powers to sales tax officials an

Published 27 Oct, 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 (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Recovery of excess refunds: more powers for tax officials under consideration

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is seriously considering to enhance the powers of tax officials for the recovery of excess refund amount erroneously paid to taxpayers. The CBR has drafted three notifications giving more powers to sales tax officials an

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Recovery of excess refunds: more powers for tax officials under consideration

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is seriously considering to enhance the powers of tax officials for the recovery of excess refund amount erroneously paid to taxpayers. The CBR has drafted three notifications giving more powers to sales tax officials an

Published 27 Oct, 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 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Income tax returns: external auditors barred from raising objections

The external auditors of the Revenue Receipt Audit will not have the authority to raise objections pertaining to income tax returns filed under Universal Self Assessment Scheme (USAS). Sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that income tax

Published 27 Oct, 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 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Income tax returns: external auditors barred from raising objections

The external auditors of the Revenue Receipt Audit will not have the authority to raise objections pertaining to income tax returns filed under Universal Self Assessment Scheme (USAS). Sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that income tax

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Tuesday (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Zimbabwe expels angry South African union team

Zimbabwe deported a South African trade union delegation on Tuesday after it arrived on a fact-finding trip despite orders from President Robert Mugabe's government to stay away.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

UK manufacturers' confidence dips as oil soars

British manufacturers' business confidence in the three months to October deteriorated to its weakest level since the middle of last year as input prices, particularly oil, remained high, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Google's value tops Yahoo as shorts scramble

Shares of Google Inc hit a new high on Monday, giving the Web search leader a bigger market value than rival Yahoo Inc, as traders who had shorted the stock scrambled to buy back scarce shares after Google's better-than-expected quarterly results last wee

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Kenyan coffee prices edge higher

Kenyan coffee prices gained ground at Tuesday's auction, lifted by an improvement in quality and aggressive buying by one exporter covering a short position, traders said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Google's value tops Yahoo as shorts scramble

Shares of Google Inc hit a new high on Monday, giving the Web search leader a bigger market value than rival Yahoo Inc, as traders who had shorted the stock scrambled to buy back scarce shares after Google's better-than-expected quarterly results last wee

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Grain exports from Rouen port

Grain exports from the French port of Rouen totalled 318,972 tonnes from October 1 to 20, comprising 277,386 tonnes of wheat and 41,586 tonnes of barley, port officials said on Tuesday.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Russia cuts industry outlook, sees CPI overshoot

The Russian government revised down its forecast for 2004 industrial output growth on Tuesday after a sharp slowdown in September and said inflation would overshoot its year-end target.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Singapore bunker fuel prices fall

Singapore bunker prices eased on Tuesday, tracking lower 380-cst fuel oil cargo values.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

South Africa daily seeks bailout, will stops presses

South Africa's embattled daily This Day will suspend publication for the rest of this week as it attempts to forge a financial rescue plan that could mean a partial sale of the paper, its chairman said on Tuesday.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 92,243 tonnes of cargo including 71,934 tonnes import and 20,309 tonnes export cargo during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Tuesday.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Iran parliamentarians propose bill to resume uranium enrichment

Iran conservative lawmakers, who control a majority in Iran's parliament, on Tuesday introduced a bill which would force the government to resume uranium enrichment and halt snap UN inspections of nuclear facilities.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Ivory Coast cocoa prices mostly up

Average cocoa farmgate prices in Ivory Coast mostly rose last week, data from marketing body (BCC) showed on Tuesday, as supplies dried up during a five-day farmer strike in the world's top grower.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Bears tighten grip on ISE

Bears continued to stay in the driving seat on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs amid the decrease in the ISE index. The ISE network index was down by 95.43 points as the rate-based indicator moved from 11,581.87 to 1

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

US Midwest corn bids softer and soya firmer

Spot corn basis bids were steady to weaker in the interior US Midwest early Tuesday as the harvest brought fresh supplies to elevators, but soyabean bids firmed on a lack of movement, dealers said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Bears tighten grip on ISE

Bears continued to stay in the driving seat on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs amid the decrease in the ISE index. The ISE network index was down by 95.43 points as the rate-based indicator moved from 11,581.87 to 1

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Bangladesh tea prices slide

The average price of Bangladeshi teas continued to slide on poor quality at weekly tea auction on Tuesday, brokers said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Lahore Stocks index plummets

Despite cut in badla rates, equities eroded their values across the board amid selling pressure on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) mainly on account of lack of buying support. The LSE-25 index fell by 51.91 points, closing at 2669.58 against 2721.49 of Mo

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Sri Lankan low grown teas fetch record prices

Prices of low grown Sri Lankan teas reached a record high at this week's auction on good demand, but high grown tea prices were mixed, brokers said on Tuesday.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Lahore Stocks index plummets

Despite cut in badla rates, equities eroded their values across the board amid selling pressure on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) mainly on account of lack of buying support. The LSE-25 index fell by 51.91 points, closing at 2669.58 against 2721.49 of Mo

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Pakistani rice export prices seen down on big crop

Pakistani rice export prices are likely to slip in the coming weeks because of the bigger crop size and dealers said on Thursday that exporters aim to boost their sales by targeting new markets.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

National Assembly passes bill against Karo-Kari

The National Assembly minus opposition on Tuesday passed the bill, seeking to enhance punishment for Karo-Kari (honour killing). However, a government ally pointed out certain lacunae. Though the clause-by-clause reading of the bill was completed on Monda

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

HRW wheat bids weaker in US Plains

Spot hard red winter wheat basis bids in the US Plains were mostly steady Tuesday amid still-sluggish country selling, merchants said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

National Assembly passes bill against Karo-Kari

The National Assembly minus opposition on Tuesday passed the bill, seeking to enhance punishment for Karo-Kari (honour killing). However, a government ally pointed out certain lacunae. Though the clause-by-clause reading of the bill was completed on Monda

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

CBOT wheat higher on soya support

Soft red winter wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade closed higher on Monday on support from a soya rally and a weak dollar, traders said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

National Assembly passes bill against Karo-Kari

The National Assembly minus opposition on Tuesday passed the bill, seeking to enhance punishment for Karo-Kari (honour killing). However, a government ally pointed out certain lacunae. Though the clause-by-clause reading of the bill was completed on Monda

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Kenyan sugar output rises as reforms bear fruit

Kenyan sugar output rose by 29 percent in the first six months of 2004 against the same period last year, as measures initiated by the government to reform the industry paid off, President Mwai Kibaki said on Tuesday.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan and Malaysia to start talks on FTA

Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri on Tuesday said Malaysia and Pakistan have agreed to start negotiations for free trade agreement. He stated this while addressing a press conference at the end of a two-day Malaysia-Pakistan Joint Commission meeting

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Thai sugar premiums steady, exporters keen to sell

Thai sugar premiums are expected to remain steady this week, with exporters keen to strike deals for 2005 shipment ahead of the harvest next month, traders said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan and Malaysia to start talks on FTA

Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri on Tuesday said Malaysia and Pakistan have agreed to start negotiations for free trade agreement. He stated this while addressing a press conference at the end of a two-day Malaysia-Pakistan Joint Commission meeting

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Oil cake market rates

December vaida was lower and January contract was unchanged on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Tuesday, dealers said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Widespread losses witnessed on KSE

Selling in Pakistan Telecommunication on rumours that profit numbers would be lower created panic among investors, and the KSE index suffered widespread selling in the scrip, resulting in heavy causalities on Tuesday. The KSE-100 declined by 77.77 points,

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Firm trend on cotton market

The cotton market depicted firmness on Tuesday as leading buyers extended their buying on anticipation of increase in prices, relevant sources said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Widespread losses witnessed on KSE

Selling in Pakistan Telecommunication on rumours that profit numbers would be lower created panic among investors, and the KSE index suffered widespread selling in the scrip, resulting in heavy causalities on Tuesday. The KSE-100 declined by 77.77 points,

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Taiwan buys raw sugar from Queensland

The state-run Taiwan Sugar Corp sealed a deal for 35,000 tonnes of raw sugar from Queensland Sugar Ltd on Tuesday and was close to sealing a deal for 34,000 tonnes of white sugar with another supplier, said traders.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Fesco consumers to pay more

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased power tariff for the consumers of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco). However, domestic consumers using up to 200 and above 1000 units have been exempted from this hike. Nepra,

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Raw rubber prices up on Jodia Bazar

The trading on raw rubber moved upward on Jodia Bazar on Tuesday (October 26, 2004).

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Fesco consumers to pay more

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased power tariff for the consumers of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco). However, domestic consumers using up to 200 and above 1000 units have been exempted from this hike. Nepra,

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Kazakh grain exports to dip

Kazakhstan's grain exports in 2004/05 are likely to total only 3.0 million tonnes, far below forecasts of 5.0 million, a Kazakh agriculture ministry official said on Tuesday.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

TCP to tender for 20,000 cotton bales export

The Commerce Ministry has authorised Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) to float a tender for export of 20,000 bales cotton, TCP Chairman Masood Alam Rizvi told Business Recorder here on Tuesday. After attending the third meeting of the inter-mi

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

New York cocoa settles steady as Ivory Coast's crop awaited

US cocoa futures finished flat on Monday as market players awaited crop news from the top growing region of West Africa, traders said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

TCP to tender for 20,000 cotton bales export

The Commerce Ministry has authorised Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) to float a tender for export of 20,000 bales cotton, TCP Chairman Masood Alam Rizvi told Business Recorder here on Tuesday. After attending the third meeting of the inter-mi

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

New York coffee firmer

US coffee futures firmed modestly across the board on Monday on light speculative fund interest, traders said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

PIAC posts Rs 386 million after-tax loss

Pakistan International Airlines (PIAC) posted an after-tax loss of Rs 386 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2004, because of higher oil prices. According to the statement of PIAC, the board of directors of the airline met on Tuesday to anno

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Ukraine seen raising sunflower area in 2005

Ukraine's farms are likely to increase the area for the 2005 sunseed crop to up to 4.5 million hectares from 3.8-4.0 million in 2004, analysts said on Tuesday.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

PIAC posts Rs 386 million after-tax loss

Pakistan International Airlines (PIAC) posted an after-tax loss of Rs 386 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2004, because of higher oil prices. According to the statement of PIAC, the board of directors of the airline met on Tuesday to anno

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Vietnam sells 200,000 tonnes of rice to Cuba

Vietnam, the world's second-largest rice exporter, will ship 200,000 tonnes of the grain to Cuba next year, state media reported on Tuesday.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

PIAC posts Rs 386 million after-tax loss

Pakistan International Airlines (PIAC) posted an after-tax loss of Rs 386 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2004, because of higher oil prices. According to the statement of PIAC, the board of directors of the airline met on Tuesday to anno

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Russian 2004 sunseed output forecast at 4.3-4.55 million tonnes

SovEcon forecasts Russia's sunseed production in 2004 at 4.3-4.55 million tonnes, in line with late September forecast of 4.25-4.6 million tonnes and down from 4.87 million tonnes last year.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Proposal to raise TCP lint price rejected

The inter-ministerial committee on cotton (ICC) on Tuesday turned down the proposal for increase in Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) lint price by Rs 50 per 40 kg, it is learnt. Sources said the committee was of the view that any upward revision in T

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Vietnam coffee prices seen falling as harvest peaks

Coffee trading in Vietnam, the world's biggest robusta producer and exporter, has been slow in the past week as buyers await lower prices as the harvest peaks next month, traders said on Tuesday.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Proposal to raise TCP lint price rejected

The inter-ministerial committee on cotton (ICC) on Tuesday turned down the proposal for increase in Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) lint price by Rs 50 per 40 kg, it is learnt. Sources said the committee was of the view that any upward revision in T

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Copper lower in New York

Comex copper futures closed lower on Monday, recovering a bit from session lows but holding in the loss column under pressure from fund selling and strong oil prices, traders said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

84 Muslims killed in Thailand

At least 84 Thai Muslims died - mainly from suffocation in the back of packed security force trucks - after police and troops broke up a violent demonstration in the kingdom's troubled south, Thai officials said on Tuesday. Most of the victims suffocated

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

New York gold ends near $430, highest close since 1988

Gold futures in New York hit a 16-year high on a closing basis on Monday as investors bought the safe-haven metal due to an ailing dollar, soaring oil prices and uncertainty over the US presidential election, dealers said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

84 Muslims killed in Thailand

At least 84 Thai Muslims died - mainly from suffocation in the back of packed security force trucks - after police and troops broke up a violent demonstration in the kingdom's troubled south, Thai officials said on Tuesday. Most of the victims suffocated

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Tokyo gold down as dollar finds floor and oil falls

Tokyo gold futures backed off on Tuesday as the spot price ran out of steam after the dollar regained some ground versus the yen and as oil prices fell from record highs, but sentiment for the yellow metal stayed bullish.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Pakistan and India need to show flexibility on Kashmir: Kasuri

Pakistan on Tuesday said both Islamabad and New Delhi will have to show flexibility in their rigid stated positions to move forward towards lasting resolution of Kashmir issue to ensure durable peace in South Asia.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Gold pauses in Asia, 16-year high eyed

Gold was mostly steady in Asia on Tuesday, taking a breather before another expected attempt at a 16-year high above $430, helped by the weak US dollar and high oil prices, traders said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Sindh chief minister calls on Shaukat

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim along with Krishan Chand Parwani called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday at the Prime Minister House.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Shanghai copper dives

China's copper futures contracts ended down sharply on Tuesday as steep losses on the London Metal Exchange overwhelmed a shortfall of the metal on the domestic market, traders said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Israeli parliament ratifies Gaza withdrawal plan

Israel's divided parliament on Tuesday approved Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's US-backed plan to withdraw from the occupied Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Malaysian tin softens

Malaysian tin fell 0.6 percent on Tuesday to correct a widening freight premium to the European market, dealers said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Nine tribesmen killed in South Waziristan

Nine people were killed and five others injured when a tribal Jirga came under rocket fire in Spin Kairaghzai area, South Waziristan Agency, PTV reports. "The Jirga was on a peace mission in the area," Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-Gener

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Thai rice higher on drought fears

Thai rice futures firmed on Tuesday on speculative buying amid worries that drought could hit output in some areas, brokers said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Nine tribesmen killed in South Waziristan

Nine people were killed and five others injured when a tribal Jirga came under rocket fire in Spin Kairaghzai area, South Waziristan Agency, PTV reports. "The Jirga was on a peace mission in the area," Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-Gener

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

New York sugar easier

NYBOT raw sugar futures crumbled from late fund selling to finish on Monday near a one-month low, with follow-through sales seen nudging the market lower in the days ahead, brokers said.

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Kashmiris welcome Musharraf's proposals

The Kashmiri leaders on Tuesday welcomed as "path-breaking" and "positive" a raft of fresh proposals by President Pervez Musharraf to resolve the Kashmir dispute. Musharraf late on Monday called for a national debate on ways to end the dispute between Pak

Published 27 Oct, 2004 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 19	278.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 19	277.83
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 19	154.46
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 19	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 19	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 19	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 18	5,893.62
Nasdaq / Nov 18	18,791.81
Dow Jones / Nov 18	43,389.60
India Sensex / Nov 19	78,417.49
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 19	38,360.38
Hang Seng / Nov 19	19,604.88
FTSE 100 / Nov 19	8,071.73
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 19	18,981.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 19	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 19	69.33
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 19	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 19	234,482
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 19	2,621.57
Diesel/Litre / Nov 19	255.14

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	608.12 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	61.62 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.96 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,000.66 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	608.12 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	61.62 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.96 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,000.66 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Hascol Petrol / Nov 19 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	85,137,088 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 19 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	60,498,160 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	58,382,098 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 19 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	48,775,225 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Nov 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	38,829,416 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 19 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	28,407,159 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	25,563,816 ▲ 0.00
Sui North Gas / Nov 19 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	19,101,475 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 19 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	19,069,391 ▲ 0.00

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