News Archives for Print - 2005-04-26

Print - 2005-04-26

Open End Mutual Funds (Unit Trusts)

The open end mutual funds.

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Unisame plea to EPB

The Union of Small & Medium Enterprises (Unisame) has requested the Trade Consultant in Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) to purchase the latest International Directories of Importers as the one available with the bureau is of 2002 and outdated. According to

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Open End Mutual Funds (Unit Trusts)

The open end mutual funds.

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

NAB seminar on April 28

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is organising a seminar on "corruption in business sector of Pakistan and its eradication strategies" at the Corps headquarters here on April 28. The inaugural session will be presided over by Sindh Ombudsman Yousu

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

United Money-Market Fund

The Unit Prices for April 26, 2005.

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Need for effective water conservation stressed

Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Nouraiz Shakoor Khan said that Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) had launched a number of research and development (R&D) projects to mitigate drought and water scarcity in all eco

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

United Money-Market Fund

The Unit Prices for April 26, 2005.

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Valuable fish species near extinction: minister

Punjab Minister for Fisheries, Jam Mohammad Hashim Ghalija on Monday cautioned that some of the most valuable rare fish species are nearing total extinction in the natural habitats in Pakistan. Inaugurating the 3rd 2-day national symposium of Pakistan Fis

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

United Money-Market Fund

The Unit Prices for April 26, 2005.

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

IGATEX inaugurated: Pakistan gets most EU states support on GSP plus status

Pakistan has secured the support of most European nations for obtaining zero rated GSP plus status for its textiles and negotiations with remaining three states, including France and Belgium were on to receive their favour. Textile Minister Mushtaq Ali Ch

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Regional/Sub-Regional O

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Punjab University holds seminar

Punjab University's main library organised a seminar in connection with the 'World Book and Copyright Day' in a bid to promote reading habits among the students. Institute of Education Research Director Professor Dr Munawar Mirza was the chief guest on th

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Atlas Fund Prices

Atlas Fund Prices on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Wapda's audit report discussed

The sub-committee of National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC), comprising Kunwar Khalid Younis MNA (Convenor) and Muhammad Safdar Shakir MNA (Member), held a meeting here on Monday, to discuss audit report for the year 1990-91 pertaining to Water

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Bhat terms Musharraf's stance on Kashmir realistic

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) former Chairman Abdul Ghani Bhat has said President General Pervez Musharraf's stance on Kashmir was based on realistic approach and wisdom. To a private television channel, he said that was a good thing that there w

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

China offers cooperation in shipbuilding

"China is willing to co-operate with Pakistan in the development of shipbuilding industry," an official of Tianjin shipbuilding Company told APP. He said they had prepared a comprehensive plan to develop their partnership with the neighbouring countries i

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Call for regional integration, building Asian community

Leaders from Pakistan, China and other countries, calling for regional integration, have vowed to build Asian community while working together to improve the living-condition of their people. At the conclusion of the two-day annual conference held here un

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Baglihar dam issue not to be referred to ICJ: foreign office

The Foreign Office spokesman said here on Monday that there were no plans to refer the Baglihar dam issue to the International Court of Justice as it was not stipulated in the Indus Waters Treaty. Jalil Abbas Jilani said that reports suggesting the move w

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

'Pakistan condemns terrorism in all forms'

Speaker National Assembly, Chaudhry Amir Hussain has reiterated the firm resolve of the government to curb terrorism and condemned it in all its forms and manifestations. He was talking to the President of People's National Assembly of Algeria and parliam

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Saarc summit likely in May or June

The twice-postponed Saarc summit is likely to be held in May or June this year in Dhaka as India has expressed its readiness to participate in it anytime after May 13 after the end of marathon ongoing Budget session. India had conveyed its mind when Exter

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Three shot dead in Naushera

Three persons including two brothers were gunned down over a power struggle between two rival groups at village Shamoola in Naushera Virkan police area. In an exchange of fire, the accused party from Ashi group shot dead three rivals, including two brothe

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Malik Javed's family calls on Prime Minister

The family members of Pakistan Embassy (in Iraq) official Malik Muhammad Javed, freed by his kidnappers in Iraq, called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz here on Monday and thanked him for his personal interest in securing Javed's safe release. The family me

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Government asked to refrain from suppressing opponents

The opposition in the Senate on Monday warned of dire repercussions of 'blind and over-aggressive' use of state powers and resources including secret agencies by the present government to curb political foes and termed it a 'worst example' of state terror

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Opposition walks out of Senate against alleged state oppression

Joint opposition in the Senate on Monday walked out to protest against alleged 'state oppression to crush the voice of dissent.' The House passed a unanimous resolution to protest against the European Parliament's attitude vis-a-vis Senator Maulana Samiul

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

ADB preparing special package for Karachi uplift

Recognising that infrastructure development and rehabilitation emerged as a priority area for Pakistan, ADB vice-president Liquin Jin said the bank is providing assistance in irrigation, roads, and urban centres, as well as addressing critical gaps in the

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Dismal exports to India: Musharraf asked Indian leadership to probe causes

During his visit to New Delhi, President Pervez Musharraf had asked the Indian government leaders to look at the causes why their imports from Pakistan had not registered any increase. The Foreign Office spokesman said here on Monday that the President, d

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Soomro's assurance to electronics dealers

Chairman Senate Muhammadmian Soomro has held out an assurance that an inquiry would be conducted in the matter of arrest of electronic dealers and disturbance in the electronic market. He gave this assurance while talking with president of the Karachi Ele

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

People resent decision of changing school uniform

People reacted very adversely to the decision of the Sindh government to change the colour of school uniform to blue. A large number of parents of school going children, who are admitted in government schools, have said the introduction of new uniform for

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

SAFA 2005 convened

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) are jointly organising an international conference in Karachi on May 6 and 7 this year. This conference will feature the acc

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Introduction of microbiology as independent subject suggested

Microbiology should be accorded full recognition as independent subject and be introduced in all the colleges in the country in general and Sindh in particular. This was recommended by the microbiologists and scholars at the concluding session of the two-

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Tariq Kirmani

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has appointed Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) chairman Tariq Kirmani, as member of the Board of Management (BoM), Pakistan State Oil (PSO), with immediate effect.

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Increase in vehicle prices criticised

Chairman All Pakistan Motor Dealers Association (APMDA) H.M.Shahzad has urged the President and the Prime Minister to direct Dewan Farooque Motors Ltd, to take back recent increase in its vehicle prices. In a press release, he noted that Japan has reduced

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks as at the close of business on April 09, 2005.

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Sir Adamjee's services lauded

The efforts of Sir Adamjee Haji Dawood were widely appreciated by the Lieutenant General Sahibzada Yaqub Khan (Retd) at the launching ceremony of the book 'The Merchant Knight-Adamjee Haji Dawood.' The chief guest said that the book was not only the biogr

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks as at the close of business on April 09, 2005.

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Transparency International plans to start project in Karachi

A delegation of Transparency International (TI), comprising procurement experts, from Germany and Pakistan will start meetings with government and local government officials in Karachi. During its four-day stay here, the delegation, led by Juanita Olaya,

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Housing scheme for PQA employees inaugurated

Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping, Senator Babar Khan Ghauri inaugurated 337-acre housing scheme for Port Qasim Authority employees on Monday. Addressing the officers and workers at the ground-breaking ceremony, the minister said, "We have sought ap

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

'Curtailing tax litigations cost CBR dearly'

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has scarified huge amount of revenue in a bid to curtail tax litigation to the benefit of taxpayers. This was stated by Salman Nabi, Member, Income Tax, CBR, at a panel discussion, on Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Project to avert tsunami-like disaster approved

The ministry of science and technology has approved a development project to safeguard people living in coastal areas and to avert tsunami-like disaster and to increase their income. The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) will be the executing agenc

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

World currencies and euro

Value of the euro in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Japan train accident: President and Prime Minister express condolence

President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday expressed their condolence to Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on the tragic commuter train accident in Amagasaki, Hyogo, Prefecture, Japan. In condolence message, the P

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA Pakistan Government Bond Index (BMA-PGBI) yield moved upward by 4 bps, which moved Index value down by 10 bps to 96.0816. PIBs remained volatile throughout the day. Market opened on higher yields, went down, and again closed at higher levels. The reas

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

ECC to consider concessions for cars import

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet will consider some concessions for the import of cars under transfer of residence scheme, baggage rules and gift scheme to facilitate overseas Pakistanis. Sources told Business Recorder on M

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Trade policy panel meeting on April 27

Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan has convened annual meeting of nearly 300-member advisory committee here on Wednesday to chalk out contours of trade policy 2005-06, an official told Business Recorder. "The commerce ministry has already asked

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Singtel keen to invest in Pakistan

The President and CEO of Singtel, Lee Hsien Yang on Monday called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and expressed keen desire of his company to invest in Pakistan. The Singtel chief said that his company was looking for exploring business opportunities inclu

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Banks willing to finance I-15 housing units

Banks and several other financial institutions have expressed their desire to finance construction of housing apartments in I-15, sources told Business Recorder here on Monday. Representatives of various scheduled banks including Muslim Commercial

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

The 20th session of the Senate, requisitioned by the opposition, commenced Monday night in keeping with all the traits of our parliamentary traditions. As expected, it started 80 minutes behind schedule, points of order dominated proceedings and there was

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Audit under USAS: list compiled for selection of returns

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has compiled a list of 7,500 companies, businessmen and traders for selection of returns for audit under the Universal Self-Assessment Scheme (USAS). Official sources told Business Recorder on Monday that audit of

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

eCDS launch postponed

The Central Depository Company on Monday announced that the launch of its reengineered version of existing Central Depository System (CDS), termed eCDS on April 25, has been postponed due to some technical reasons. The new system is designed to offer the

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

eCDS launch postponed

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Efforts afoot to reduce poverty: Prime Minister's advisor

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Salman Shah on Monday said the government was fully aware of its responsibilities toward social sector and doing its best to reduce poverty. He told participants of the Pakistan Development Forum (PDF)

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

PPP and PML-N sort out differences

The Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) on Monday pledged to keep Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy (ARD) intact, as the latter assured not to take any decision outside the alliance ambit. Both the opposition parties h

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Aaj TV - Tuesday's programmes schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

SBP allows advance payment for imports

The State Bank on Monday decided to allow advance payment up to $10,000 against intended imports of spare parts for importer''''s own use without the requirement of a Letter of Credit or bank guarantee from the supplier. The State Bank issued a circular,

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

SBP allows advance payment for imports

The State Bank on Monday decided to allow advance payment up to $10,000 against intended imports of spare parts for importer''s own use without the requirement of a Letter of Credit or bank guarantee from the supplier. The State Bank issued a circular, ad

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (April 25, 2005).

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

SBP allows advance payment for imports

The State Bank on Monday decided to allow advance payment up to $10,000 against intended imports of spare parts for importer's own use without the requirement of a Letter of Credit or bank guarantee from the supplier. The State Bank issued a circular, add

Published 26 Apr, 2005 12:00am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 15	277.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 15	277.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 15	155.61
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 15	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 15	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 15	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 14	5,949.17
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,580.31
Nasdaq / Nov 14	19,107.65
Dow Jones / Nov 14	43,750.86
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 15	38,642.91
Hang Seng / Nov 15	19,426.34
FTSE 100 / Nov 15	8,065.30
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 15	19,211.48

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 14	232,340
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 15	67.86
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 15	18,085
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 15	2,567.71
Diesel/Litre / Nov 15	255.14

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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