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Glass: Balochistan Glass Limited - Nine Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Un-audited)

Glass: Balochistan Glass Limited - Nine Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Un-audited)

BGL is a public limited company listed on stock exchange. It is principally engaged in the manufacturing and sale of glass containers. It was listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Ltd in 1982.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Musharraf condoles death of John Garang

Musharraf condoles death of John Garang

President General Pervez Musharraf has condoled the tragic death of Dr John Garang, Vice President of the Republic of Sudan, who died in an air crash in Uganda. In a message addressed to Field Marshal Omer Hassan Ahmed El Bashir, President of the Republic

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday's official prices.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

NWFP to observe one-week mourning

NWFP to observe one-week mourning

The NWFP government has decided to observe seven-day mourning on the death of Khadim Al-Harmain Al Sharifain King Fahad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who passed away on Monday. The National flag will fly at half-mast from Ist to 7

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday's official prices.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

'Sugar mills to be given preference to set up power plants'

'Sugar mills to be given preference to set up power plants'

The government is working on a strategy to produce power from non-traditional sources and the process would be started from sugar industries, as they are capable to set up such plants in their premises or in surrounding areas.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

LME plastic prices

LME plastic prices

The following were Friday's official prices.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

'Sugar mills to be given preference to set up power plants'

'Sugar mills to be given preference to set up power plants'

The government is working on a strategy to produce power from non-traditional sources and the process would be started from sugar industries, as they are capable to set up such plants in their premises or in surrounding areas.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

LME plastic prices

LME plastic prices

The following were Friday's official prices.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

''Sugar mills to be given preference to set up power plants''

''Sugar mills to be given preference to set up power plants''

The government is working on a strategy to produce power from non-traditional sources and the process would be started from sugar industries, as they are capable to set up such plants in their premises or in surrounding areas.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

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 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Tenders for treasury bills sale invited

Tenders for treasury bills sale invited

Tenders for sale of Government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills of three months, six months and 12 months maturity are invited separately by Exchange and Debt Management Department of the State Bank of Pakistan through primary dealers from August 2-3, a

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

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 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Tenders for treasury bills sale invited

Tenders for treasury bills sale invited

Tenders for sale of Government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills of three months, six months and 12 months maturity are invited separately by Exchange and Debt Management Department of the State Bank of Pakistan through primary dealers from August 2-3, a

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Tenders for treasury bills sale invited

Tenders for treasury bills sale invited

Tenders for sale of Government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills of three months, six months and 12 months maturity are invited separately by Exchange and Debt Management Department of the State Bank of Pakistan through primary dealers from August 2-3, a

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Tenders for treasury bills sale invited

Tenders for treasury bills sale invited

Tenders for sale of Government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills of three months, six months and 12 months maturity are invited separately by Exchange and Debt Management Department of the State Bank of Pakistan through primary dealers from August 2-3, a

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Ban on sugar imports from India to be lifted

Ban on sugar imports from India to be lifted

Pakistan will lift a four-year ban on sugar imports from its old rival India, government officials said on Monday, as it struggles to rein in domestic prices of the sweetener to cushion the impact of high inflation. Government officials in New Delhi welco

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Ban on sugar imports from India to be lifted

Ban on sugar imports from India to be lifted

Pakistan will lift a four-year ban on sugar imports from its old rival India, government officials said on Monday, as it struggles to rein in domestic prices of the sweetener to cushion the impact of high inflation. Government officials in New Delhi welco

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Ban on sugar imports from India to be lifted

Ban on sugar imports from India to be lifted

Pakistan will lift a four-year ban on sugar imports from its old rival India, government officials said on Monday, as it struggles to rein in domestic prices of the sweetener to cushion the impact of high inflation. Government officials in New Delhi welco

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Fahd passes away, Abdullah new king

Fahd passes away, Abdullah new king

Saudi King Fahd, leader of the world's top oil exporter and a key US ally, died on Monday after a long period of ill health that forced him to hand over the reins of power in the last years of his turbulent rule. His half-brother Crown Prince Abdullah, de

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Fahd passes away, Abdullah new king

Fahd passes away, Abdullah new king

Saudi King Fahd, leader of the world's top oil exporter and a key US ally, died on Monday after a long period of ill health that forced him to hand over the reins of power in the last years of his turbulent rule. His half-brother Crown Prince Abdullah, de

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Drive begins to raise GST collection from big units

Drive begins to raise GST collection from big units

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has launched an exercise to raise general sales tax (GST) collection from the large-scale manufacturing units to meet the ambitious target of Rs 690 billion in fiscal 2005-2006.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits

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 Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Drive begins to raise GST collection from big units

Drive begins to raise GST collection from big units

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has launched an exercise to raise general sales tax (GST) collection from the large-scale manufacturing units to meet the ambitious target of Rs 690 billion in fiscal 2005-2006.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

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 Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Drive begins to raise GST collection from big units

Drive begins to raise GST collection from big units

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has launched an exercise to raise general sales tax (GST) collection from the large-scale manufacturing units to meet the ambitious target of Rs 690 billion in fiscal 2005-2006.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

Following are the selling/buying rates of major currencies issued by National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Travel health insurance coverage for Schengen countries

Travel health insurance coverage for Schengen countries

The State Bank of Pakistan has decided to allow insurance companies to issue health- medical policy in foreign exchange subject to some conditions to facilitate Pakistani travellers to meet guidelines for issuance of travel visa to Schengen countries.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Travel health insurance coverage for Schengen countries

Travel health insurance coverage for Schengen countries

The State Bank of Pakistan has decided to allow insurance companies to issue health- medical policy in foreign exchange subject to some conditions to facilitate Pakistani travellers to meet guidelines for issuance of travel visa to Schengen countries.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Travel health insurance coverage for Schengen countries

Travel health insurance coverage for Schengen countries

The State Bank of Pakistan has decided to allow insurance companies to issue health- medical policy in foreign exchange subject to some conditions to facilitate Pakistani travellers to meet guidelines for issuance of travel visa to Schengen countries.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

Yields on the BMA-PGBI were stable and its value increased by 0.01% to close at 97.8595 on account of interest rate return. The Central Bank has announced Rs 75 billion target for next T-Bills auction, against inflow of Rs 86 billion. This is the first au

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

UAE stops Fazl from proceeding to Saudi Arabia

UAE stops Fazl from proceeding to Saudi Arabia

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) secretary-general and leader of the opposition Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Monday he was returning home after authorities at Dubai airport refused him transit to Saudi Arabia and threatened him with deportation.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

Yields on the BMA-PGBI were stable and its value increased by 0.01% to close at 97.8595 on account of interest rate return. The Central Bank has announced Rs 75 billion target for next T-Bills auction, against inflow of Rs 86 billion. This is the first au

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

UAE stops Fazl from proceeding to Saudi Arabia

UAE stops Fazl from proceeding to Saudi Arabia

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) secretary-general and leader of the opposition Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Monday he was returning home after authorities at Dubai airport refused him transit to Saudi Arabia and threatened him with deportation.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

Yields on the BMA-PGBI were stable and its value increased by 0.01% to close at 97.8595 on account of interest rate return. The Central Bank has announced Rs 75 billion target for next T-Bills auction, against inflow of Rs 86 billion. This is the first au

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Government to inject Rs 66 million equity in FWBL

Government to inject Rs 66 million equity in FWBL

The government has decided to inject additional Rs 66 million in the First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) as equity to prevent flight of deposits which, the finance ministry fears, could lead to almost 50 percent shrinkage in its size, official sources told <i

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Government to inject Rs 66 million equity in FWBL

Government to inject Rs 66 million equity in FWBL

The government has decided to inject additional Rs 66 million in the First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) as equity to prevent flight of deposits which, the finance ministry fears, could lead to almost 50 percent shrinkage in its size, official sources told <i

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Government to inject Rs 66 million equity in FWBL

Government to inject Rs 66 million equity in FWBL

The government has decided to inject additional Rs 66 million in the First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) as equity to prevent flight of deposits which, the finance ministry fears, could lead to almost 50 percent shrinkage in its size, official sources told <i

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Government to inject Rs 66 million equity in FWBL

Government to inject Rs 66 million equity in FWBL

The government has decided to inject additional Rs 66 million in the First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) as equity to prevent flight of deposits which, the finance ministry fears, could lead to almost 50 percent shrinkage in its size, official sources told <i

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

KSE volume touches three-year low

KSE volume touches three-year low

The share prices remained range bound during the first session of the week and the volume touched almost three-year low, as investors were anxiously waiting for the government's nod on badla financing issue and removal of onetime margin finance from the s

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

KSE volume touches three-year low

KSE volume touches three-year low

The share prices remained range bound during the first session of the week and the volume touched almost three-year low, as investors were anxiously waiting for the government's nod on badla financing issue and removal of onetime margin finance from the s

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

KSE volume touches three-year low

KSE volume touches three-year low

The share prices remained range bound during the first session of the week and the volume touched almost three-year low, as investors were anxiously waiting for the government''s nod on badla financing issue and removal of onetime margin finance from the

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Seven-day mourning announced on King Fahd's demise

Seven-day mourning announced on King Fahd's demise

Recording its deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the Custodian of Holy Shrines and Saudi Arabian King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz al Saud, Pakistan announced a seven-day of mourning during which the national flag will fly at half-mast.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Seven-day mourning announced on King Fahd's demise

Seven-day mourning announced on King Fahd's demise

Recording its deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the Custodian of Holy Shrines and Saudi Arabian King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz al Saud, Pakistan announced a seven-day of mourning during which the national flag will fly at half-mast.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

CBR barred from auditing PIA income tax return

CBR barred from auditing PIA income tax return

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) former Justice Munir A. Sheikh has stopped audit of PIA's income tax return for the year 2003 by the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) due to defective order/notice, as they lacked essentials required by the law. The FTO took this

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

CBR barred from auditing PIA income tax return

CBR barred from auditing PIA income tax return

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) former Justice Munir A. Sheikh has stopped audit of PIA's income tax return for the year 2003 by the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) due to defective order/notice, as they lacked essentials required by the law. The FTO took this

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

CBR barred from auditing PIA income tax return

CBR barred from auditing PIA income tax return

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) former Justice Munir A. Sheikh has stopped audit of PIA''s income tax return for the year 2003 by the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) due to defective order/notice, as they lacked essentials required by the law. The FTO took thi

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

'Proposed law clashes with Constitution on Hasba Bill'

'Proposed law clashes with Constitution on Hasba Bill'

Opening his case on the Presidential Reference on Hasba Bill enacted by the NWFP legislature, Attorney General Makhdooom Ali Khan told a special bench of the Supreme Court that the proposed law clashed with various provisions of the Constitution was also

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

World currencies and euro

World currencies and euro

Value of the euro in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

'Proposed law clashes with Constitution on Hasba Bill'

'Proposed law clashes with Constitution on Hasba Bill'

Opening his case on the Presidential Reference on Hasba Bill enacted by the NWFP legislature, Attorney General Makhdooom Ali Khan told a special bench of the Supreme Court that the proposed law clashed with various provisions of the Constitution was also

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

KKI closing rates of currency notes

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Share values move in tight band on LSE

Share values move in tight band on LSE

Share values moved in a very tight band on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), where volume declined alarmingly, reflecting lack of interest from the key players, however, index managed a positive closing, with a slight improvement. The LSE-25 index finished at

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Share values move in tight band on LSE

Share values move in tight band on LSE

Share values moved in a very tight band on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), where volume declined alarmingly, reflecting lack of interest from the key players, however, index managed a positive closing, with a slight improvement. The LSE-25 index finished at

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Equities partially recover on ISE

Equities partially recover on ISE

Equities partially recovered at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bulls returned in the driving seat amid increase in index. The ISE network index showed an improvement of 12.90 points as the price-based indicator moved from 11,214.95 to 11,227.85

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Glass: Tariq Glass Industries Limited - Nine Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Un-audited)

Glass: Tariq Glass Industries Limited - Nine Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Un-audited)

TGIL is a public limited company incorporated in the province of Punjab having its registered office located at 49-Bridge Colony Lahore Cantt. The company manufactures and markets glassware viz. ashtrays, fruit sets, ice cream cups and sets, jars, jugs, m

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Equities partially recover on ISE

Equities partially recover on ISE

Equities partially recovered at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bulls returned in the driving seat amid increase in index. The ISE network index showed an improvement of 12.90 points as the price-based indicator moved from 11,214.95 to 11,227.85

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Glass: Tariq Glass Industries Limited - Nine Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Un-audited)

Glass: Tariq Glass Industries Limited - Nine Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Un-audited)

TGIL is a public limited company incorporated in the province of Punjab having its registered office located at 49-Bridge Colony Lahore Cantt. The company manufactures and markets glassware viz. ashtrays, fruit sets, ice cream cups and sets, jars, jugs, m

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Taiwan to form democratic union with 24 countries

Taiwan to form democratic union with 24 countries

Taiwan, fighting a tough battle against China for diplomatic allies, will form a non-governmental alliance with 24 countries this month to win more international recognition for its democratic achievements.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Cash dividend for PCMF announced

Cash dividend for PCMF announced

The board of directors of Arif Habib Investment Management Limited, fund managers of Pakistan Capital Market Fund (PCMF) and Pakistan Strategic Allocation Fund (PSAF), both closed-end funds, in its meeting on Saturday approved final cash dividend for Paki

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

SAB concerned over free import of food items

SAB concerned over free import of food items

Sindh Abadgar Board (SAB) in a communication to Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz expressed its concern over the government decision allowing free import of food items and appealed the government to reconsider the import policy under which certain agricultural

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Sindh Health Institutions' ordinance promulgated

Sindh Health Institutions' ordinance promulgated

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has promulgated the Sindh Health Institutions (Establishment and Management) Ordinance, 2005 and the same will come into force at once, according to an official notification.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Naved Arif new EPB director general Lahore

Naved Arif new EPB director general Lahore

Naved Arif, a senior officer of Commerce & Trade Group, has taken over the charge of Director General Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Lahore. Arif has replaced Major Haroon Rashid (Retd), a spokesman of EPB said here on Monday.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

SHC adjourns hearing of Harkat activists appeals

SHC adjourns hearing of Harkat activists appeals

Sindh High Court on Monday adjourned hearing of appeals filed by activists of banned Harkatul Mujahideen Al-Alami, convicted in US consulate car bombing case, on non appearance of defence counsels.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

People advised to abstain from taking high cholesterol food

People advised to abstain from taking high cholesterol food

Health experts have advised people to abstain from taking high cholesterol food items, as it may develop gallstones, apart from posing other health problems including high blood pressure, heart diseases and stroke.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

No pressure on Pakistan: Rashid

No pressure on Pakistan: Rashid

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that there was no pressure on Pakistan and all the steps were taken for the betterment, safety and future of the country. Talking to private TV, the minister said, whatever step was t

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Roads have a direct linkage to economic progress: Ibad

Roads have a direct linkage to economic progress: Ibad

Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan has said that roads have a direct linkage to economic progress of any country. "Laying of their network, reducing distances and constructing farm to farm roads is included in the government priorities", he said while

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Two-day comprehensive workshop

Two-day comprehensive workshop

College of Management Sciences, PAF-KIET and Business Solutions are jointly organising a two-day comprehensive workshop on "Practical Aspects and Applications of Islamic Banking Systems and Procedures" from Wednesday (August 3) at a local hotel.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

'Raise in unskilled workers' wages to hit enterprise pay bill'

'Raise in unskilled workers' wages to hit enterprise pay bill'

A 20 percent increase in minimum wages for unskilled workers may have an incremental effect on the overall pay bill of an enterprise. This was stated by chairman of Industrial Relations Committee of Employers' Federation of Pakistan (EFP) Fasihuddin Siddi

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Training course on GIS begins

Training course on GIS begins

The unwise and careless use is depleting the earth resources and technologically advanced human resources are essential to counter the loss.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (August 01, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

THE RUPEE: firm trend in interbank

THE RUPEE: firm trend in interbank

The rupee maintained a firm posture versus the dollar in the interbank market on Monday, retaining its weekend's level versus the US currency for buying and selling at 59.62 and 59.64, dealers said. Nothing was unusual in the market as there were no big d

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

'Islam must be presented in positive way'

'Islam must be presented in positive way'

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Muhammad Ijaz-ul-Haq has said that Muslim should not be apologetic about Islam and should present Islam in a positive way. He was speaking on the book launching ceremony of "Mainay Baghdad Jalte Dekha" written by Pak

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

THE RUPEE: firm trend in interbank

THE RUPEE: firm trend in interbank

The rupee maintained a firm posture versus the dollar in the interbank market on Monday, retaining its weekend's level versus the US currency for buying and selling at 59.62 and 59.64, dealers said. Nothing was unusual in the market as there were no big d

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

Ruet body meeting on August 6

Ruet body meeting on August 6

Meeting of zonal/district Ruet-e-Hilal committee for sighting the moon of Rajab 1426 will be held on Saturday (August 6) at their respective headquarters, it was learnt officially on Monday.

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (August 01) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 02, 2005).

Published 02 Aug, 2005 12:00am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 28	279.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 28	279.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 28	150.63
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 28	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 28	1.26
Euro to USD / Feb 28	1.10
UK LIBOR % / Feb 28	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 28	5,954.50
India Sensex / Feb 28	73,198.10
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 28	37,155.50
Nasdaq / Feb 28	18,847.28
Hang Seng / Feb 28	22,941.32
FTSE 100 / Feb 28	8,809.74
Dow Jones / Feb 28	43,840.91
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 28	22,551.43
France CAC40 / Feb 28	8,111.63

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Feb 28	69.76
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Feb 28	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Feb 28	257,639
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Feb 28	2,857.83
Cotton US¢/pound / Feb 28	65.25
Petrol/Litre / Mar 2	255.63
Diesel/Litre / Mar 2	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Beco Steel Ltd / Feb 28 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	9.60 ▲ 1 (11.63%)
Merit Packaging / Feb 28 Merit Packaging Limited(MERIT)	10.59 ▲ 1 (10.43%)
Internationl Packaging Films / Feb 28 Internationl Packaging Films Limited(IPAK)	22.28 ▲ 2.03 (10.02%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Feb 28 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	424.64 ▲ 38.6 (10%)
S.S.Oil / Feb 28 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	88.33 ▲ 8.03 (10%)
Sanghar Sugar / Feb 28 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	49.60 ▲ 4.51 (10%)
Khyber Tobacco / Feb 28 Khyber Tobacco Company Limited(KHTC)	302.01 ▲ 27.46 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Feb 28 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	85.72 ▲ 7.79 (10%)
AGP Limited / Feb 28 AGP Limited(AGP)	189.72 ▲ 17.25 (10%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Feb 28 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	14.11 ▲ 1.28 (9.98%)

Stock	Price
First Elite Cap.Mod / Feb 28 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	7.40 ▼ -0.97 (-11.59%)
Kohinoor Energy / Feb 28 Kohinoor Energy Limited(KOHE)	22.59 ▼ -2.51 (-10%)
Dadex Eternit / Feb 28 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	73.05 ▼ -8.12 (-10%)
EMCO Industries / Feb 28 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	25.66 ▼ -2.85 (-10%)
Pak Datacom / Feb 28 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	94.84 ▼ -10.53 (-9.99%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Feb 28 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	29.56 ▼ -3.28 (-9.99%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Feb 28 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	11.58 ▼ -1.27 (-9.88%)
Data Agro / Feb 28 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	88 ▼ -9.64 (-9.87%)
S.G.Power / Feb 28 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.12 ▼ -0.98 (-9.7%)
Dewan Textile / Feb 28 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	7.70 ▼ -0.76 (-8.98%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Feb 28 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	71,837,021 ▼ -0.21
Pak Int.Bulk / Feb 28 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	51,942,475 ▲ 0.64
WorldCall Telecom / Feb 28 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	42,417,350 ▼ -0.04
National Bank / Feb 28 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	27,430,703 ▲ 3.96
GhaniGlobalGlass / Feb 28 Ghani Global Glass Limited(GGGL)	21,659,838 ▼ -0.15
At-Tahur Ltd. / Feb 28 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	17,624,004 ▼ -3.28
Maple Leaf Cement / Feb 28 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	16,353,261 ▲ 2.21
Sui North Gas / Feb 28 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	15,824,842 ▲ 1.11
Sui South Gas / Feb 28 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	14,522,331 ▼ -0.7
B.O.Punjab / Feb 28 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	13,562,631 ▼ -0.09

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