News Archives for Print - 2005-09-06

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Tokyo gold eases after hitting 2-1/2-week high

Tokyo gold futures eased on Monday on profit-taking after reaching fresh 2-1/2 week highs, but sentiment was bullish as receding prospects of aggressive credit tightening in the United States drew bids on price dips.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

ADB to raise uplift funding by 50 percent

The President of the Asian Development Bank, Haruhiko Kuroda, on Monday while appreciating Pakistan's economic growth, said the bank would increase its development funding by up to 50 percent, raising it to 3.72 billion dollars in next three years.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Copper buoyant in Asia, may retest record high

Copper held firm near London closing levels in Asia on Monday as funds were keen to shift into the red metal due to a weaker dollar and recent falls in US interest rates, with concerns over tight supplies growing again.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

ADB to raise uplift funding by 50 percent

The President of the Asian Development Bank, Haruhiko Kuroda, on Monday while appreciating Pakistan's economic growth, said the bank would increase its development funding by up to 50 percent, raising it to 3.72 billion dollars in next three years.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Shanghai copper rises

Chinese copper futures rose with firm London Metal Exchange futures on Monday, but uncertainty over domestic demand kept gains muted. Lower warehouse stocks in Shanghai and the expectations of decreased imports in August, combined with factories' return t

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

ADB to raise uplift funding by 50 percent

The President of the Asian Development Bank, Haruhiko Kuroda, on Monday while appreciating Pakistan''s economic growth, said the bank would increase its development funding by up to 50 percent, raising it to 3.72 billion dollars in next three years.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 234,852 tonnes of cargo including 204,632 tonnes import and 30,220 tonnes export cargo including 1,613 containers (TEUs) during last 48 hours ending at 0700 hours on Monday.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Special campaign to check water theft

A special campaign to check water theft would be launched in rice growing areas jointly by the Agriculture and Irrigation Departments with the assistance of local police. Punjab Secretary Agriculture Fayyaz Bashir stated this while presiding over a meetin

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Singapore bunker fuel prices fall

Singapore bunker prices fell on Monday, in line with lower cargo values and weaker global crude benchmarks. Prices for 380-centistoke (cst) bunker fuel were pegged at $322-$324 a tonne, down $13.50 from Friday.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Mobiles summit preparations in full swing

Preparations are in full swing for the second Annual South Asia Mobiles (SAM) 2005 Summit to be held in Islamabad from September 08, said an announcement here on Monday.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Hungary refined sugar on target despite rain

August's rainy weather has lowered the quality of Hungary's sugar crop but warm early September days will improve the crop and keep refined sugar output on target, the sugar association CIE said.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

'CPTBF to promote Pak-Canada trade ties'

President and CEO Canada-Pakistan Technology & Business Forum (CPTBF), Iqbal Imam arriving in Pakistan on September 8, will visit several trade organisations and chambers here to promote trade ties between the two friendly countries.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Pacific Basin first half net profit nearly doubles

Asia-focused bulk shipping line Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd said on Monday that its net profit nearly doubled in the first half as regional trade grew and freight rates increased.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Mentally ill patient tortured to death

It has been proved during the inquiry of Chief Minister's Inspection Team (CMIT) that a patient of Mental Hospital, Rashid Ahmed, died due to torture of a ward boy and lack of professional skills in the management of the patient by the doctor on duty.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Pacific Basin first half net profit nearly doubles

Asia-focused bulk shipping line Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd said on Monday that its net profit nearly doubled in the first half as regional trade grew and freight rates increased.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Dairy sector growth envisaged at Rs 100 billion in 5 years

The dairy sector can grow from currently Rs 30 billion to Rs 100 billion in five years, according to a survey conducted by Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Brazilian coffee faces cooler, wetter week

A cold weather system will bring showers to Brazil's south eastern coffee belt this week, independent meteorologists Somar said on Monday. South Minas will receive between 30 and 40 millimeters of rain on Monday and Tuesday and most coffee areas will have

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Dairy sector growth envisaged at Rs 100 billion in 5 years

The dairy sector can grow from currently Rs 30 billion to Rs 100 billion in five years, according to a survey conducted by Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Turkish Erdemir first half net profit falls

Turkish steelmaker Erdemir posted on Monday a 10.7 percent fall in consolidated net profit in the first half of 2005 due to lower profits in its affiliated iron and steel maker Iskenderun Demir Celik.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Dairy sector growth envisaged at Rs 100 billion in 5 years

The dairy sector can grow from currently Rs 30 billion to Rs 100 billion in five years, according to a survey conducted by Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Turkish Erdemir first half net profit falls

Turkish steelmaker Erdemir posted on Monday a 10.7 percent fall in consolidated net profit in the first half of 2005 due to lower profits in its affiliated iron and steel maker Iskenderun Demir Celik.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Prime Minister to open Pakistani fair at Kaula Lumpur

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will inaugurate Pakistan single country exhibition at Kaula Lumpur in Malaysia on 1st October 2005. Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Gujranwala Deputy Director Rehmat ur Rehman stated this while talking about steps taken by the go

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Bahrain Aluminium raises output

Bahrain officially opened on Monday a $1.7 billion production line at Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) that raises production capacity by 307,000 tonnes per year.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Prime Minister to open Pakistani fair at Kaula Lumpur

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will inaugurate Pakistan single country exhibition at Kaula Lumpur in Malaysia on 1st October 2005. Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Gujranwala Deputy Director Rehmat ur Rehman stated this while talking about steps taken by the go

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Essar to buy Korean INI Steel unit

India's Essar Steel Ltd is close to acquiring a 2.5-million-tonne steel mill from South Korea's INI Steel unit of Hyundai, the Times of India paper reported on Monday. Essar, India's second-biggest private steel maker, would acquire two units from INI Ste

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Prime Minister to open Pakistani fair at Kaula Lumpur

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will inaugurate Pakistan single country exhibition at Kaula Lumpur in Malaysia on 1st October 2005. Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Gujranwala Deputy Director Rehmat ur Rehman stated this while talking about steps taken by the go

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Ukraine starts beet sugar production

Ukraine has started the 2005 sugar beet processing and plans to produce in September the first 300,000 tonnes of white sugar from beet, Farm Minister Oleksander Baranivsky said on Monday. They also said the country was likely to harvest about 17 million t

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Pakistan reinforces border before Afghan elections

Pakistan has sent thousands of troop reinforcements to its western border to help choke off a Taleban-led insurgency in the weeks running up to Afghanistan's September 18 parliamentary elections, a military spokesman said.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

High prices limit Chinese copper demand recovery

Chinese demand for spot copper is inching up after summer slowdowns, but some plants that buy refined copper to make products are holding down output because of high metal prices, traders said on Monday.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Pakistan reinforces border before Afghan elections

Pakistan has sent thousands of troop reinforcements to its western border to help choke off a Taleban-led insurgency in the weeks running up to Afghanistan's September 18 parliamentary elections, a military spokesman said.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

EU sugar experts to debate hefty quota cut

European Union sugar experts may decide later this week exactly how much to cut next year's quota production to avoid a massive exportable surplus that has built up over the last season, officials said on Monday.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

India sets condition to cut troops in occupied Kashmir

India will cut troop levels in occupied Kashmir if violence and infiltration from Pakistan stops, the prime minister's office said on Monday after a landmark meeting with moderate Kashmiri leaders.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

European physical copper premiums down

European physical copper premiums were softer this week, weighed by soaring underlying prices and slack demand, dealers said on Monday. Traders said warrants for copper in warehouse in Rotterdam carried a premium of around $10/20 a tonne above the London

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

India sets condition to cut troops in occupied Kashmir

India will cut troop levels in occupied Kashmir if violence and infiltration from Pakistan stops, the prime minister's office said on Monday after a landmark meeting with moderate Kashmiri leaders.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

London coffee futures fall, await news on hurricane damage

London's robusta coffee futures fell on Monday in slim volume as the closure of the US markets for Labour Day and uncertainty over damage to coffee stocks in New Orleans curbed trade, dealers said.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

New rules for cigarette makers issued

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued new procedure of book keeping for cigarette manufacturers under 'self-clearance mechanism' through Federal Excise General Order No 3 of 2005 here on Monday.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

EU opens export tender for Scandinavian oats

The European Union has opened a tender for subsidised exports of 400,000 tonnes of oats held in intervention storage in Finland and Sweden, its Official Journal said on Monday.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

New rules for cigarette makers issued

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued new procedure of book keeping for cigarette manufacturers under 'self-clearance mechanism' through Federal Excise General Order No 3 of 2005 here on Monday.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Russia harvests 65.8 million tonnes grain

Russia has harvested 65.8 million tonnes of grain by bunker weight so far this season, 2.0 million tonnes more than a year ago, the Agriculture Ministry said on Monday.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

New rules for cigarette makers issued

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued new procedure of book keeping for cigarette manufacturers under ''self-clearance mechanism'' through Federal Excise General Order No 3 of 2005 here on Monday.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Ukraine cuts grain export forecast

Ukraine is likely to export between eight and 10 million tonnes of grain in the 2005/06 season compared with the previous estimate of about 10 million, Ukraine's Farm Minister Oleksander Baranivsky said on Monday. "We are able to export eight to 10 millio

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

New rules for cigarette makers issued

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued new procedure of book keeping for cigarette manufacturers under ''''self-clearance mechanism'''' through Federal Excise General Order No 3 of 2005 here on Monday.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Korea and Mexico cooperate on minerals exploration

South Korea's state-run mining company, Korea Resources, will sign a preliminary agreement with its Mexican counterpart to exchange information and technology in the minerals exploration field, the Korean firm said on Monday.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Shareholders agreement language may be modified for PTCL

The government is likely to modify the language of shareholders agreement (SHA) with Etisalat to bring it in line with Islamic financing for acquisition of PTCL 'B' shares, sources told Business Recorder.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Argentina wheat and corn sale rises

Argentine export commitments of 2004/05 wheat totalled 10.075 million tonnes by September 2, up slightly from 10.07 million tonnes a week earlier, the Agriculture Secretariat said on Monday. By the same date last year, Argentina had sold 6.7 million tonne

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Shareholders agreement language may be modified for PTCL

The government is likely to modify the language of shareholders agreement (SHA) with Etisalat to bring it in line with Islamic financing for acquisition of PTCL 'B' shares, sources told Business Recorder.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Guwar down by Rs 50 in low business

Easier trend was seen in the grain market on Monday as most of the players kept to the sidelines due to lack of buying interest, dealers said. On the cereal side, guwar was lower by Rs 50 to Rs 2100-2200 for all stations, they said. Other items did not sh

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Shareholders agreement language may be modified for PTCL

The government is likely to modify the language of shareholders agreement (SHA) with Etisalat to bring it in line with Islamic financing for acquisition of PTCL ''B'' shares, sources told Business Recorder.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Ukraine sees record sunseed crop

Ukraine's Farm Minister Oleksander Baranivsky on Monday revised up the country's sunflower seed crop forecast for 2005 by one million tonnes to a record five million from the previous estimate of four million. "We are increasing the forecast (to five mill

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Shareholders agreement language may be modified for PTCL

The government is likely to modify the language of shareholders agreement (SHA) with Etisalat to bring it in line with Islamic financing for acquisition of PTCL ''''B'''' shares, sources told Business Recorder.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

KCA rate sheds Rs 50 in easy supply position

Comfortable supply of phutti and higher oil prices pushed the spot rate further down on the cotton market on Monday, dealers said. The KCA official spot rate was lower by Rs 50 to Rs 2125 for 2005-06 crop, without upcountry expenses.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

KSE index hits five-month high

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) maintained last week's upward momentum on Monday as fresh buying in OGDC, NBP, MCB, PPL and PSO helped the market to close above 7800 points--after almost five months.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Oil cake market rates

Modest trading was seen on the cottonseed oilcake market on Monday as most of the dealers kept on the sideline due to easy supply, dealers said.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

KSE index hits five-month high

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) maintained last week's upward momentum on Monday as fresh buying in OGDC, NBP, MCB, PPL and PSO helped the market to close above 7800 points--after almost five months.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Nine Germans die in Austrian cable car plunge

Nine Germans were killed when a helicopter dropped a concrete block on a cable carrying a string of gondolas in an Austrian ski resort, police said on Monday. The helicopter was carrying material to a mountaintop construction site when it dropped the bloc

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

KSE index hits five-month high

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) maintained last week''s upward momentum on Monday as fresh buying in OGDC, NBP, MCB, PPL and PSO helped the market to close above 7800 points--after almost five months.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Oil tanker owners slam POL price hike

Oil Tankers Contractors Association (OTCA) on Monday vehemently criticised the increase in petroleum prices, especially diesel that made fuel transport business hard to continue.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Defence Day today

The entire nation will be celebrating the Defence Day on Tuesday (September 6) with traditional zeal and fervour. This day carries a significant place in the country's history, as the entire nation, along with their valiant armed forces, defended the moth

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Aaj TV - Tuesday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Defence Day today

The entire nation will be celebrating the Defence Day on Tuesday (September 6) with traditional zeal and fervour. This day carries a significant place in the country's history, as the entire nation, along with their valiant armed forces, defended the moth

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

ADB chief advises against agriculture subsidy

The Asian Development Bank (ABD) President, Haruhiko Kuroda, on Monday advised the government of Pakistan (GoP) to do away with its policy of granting subsidies to agriculture and certain other sectors. He said that a subsidy-free culture would help Pakis

Published 06 Sep, 2005 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 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

ADB chief advises against agriculture subsidy

The Asian Development Bank (ABD) President, Haruhiko Kuroda, on Monday advised the government of Pakistan (GoP) to do away with its policy of granting subsidies to agriculture and certain other sectors. He said that a subsidy-free culture would help Pakis

Published 06 Sep, 2005 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 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

ADB chief advises against agriculture subsidy

The Asian Development Bank (ABD) President, Haruhiko Kuroda, on Monday advised the government of Pakistan (GoP) to do away with its policy of granting subsidies to agriculture and certain other sectors. He said that a subsidy-free culture would help Pakis

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

SBP allows housing finance in rural areas

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed the banks and DFIs to give housing loans in the rural areas under the Prudential Regulations for Consumer Financing. This financing would be provided on fulfilment of all relevant guidelines and regulations.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

SBP allows housing finance in rural areas

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed the banks and DFIs to give housing loans in the rural areas under the Prudential Regulations for Consumer Financing. This financing would be provided on fulfilment of all relevant guidelines and regulations.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 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 Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

SBP allows housing finance in rural areas

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed the banks and DFIs to give housing loans in the rural areas under the Prudential Regulations for Consumer Financing. This financing would be provided on fulfilment of all relevant guidelines and regulations.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Bidding for JCL on September 14

The Privatisation Commission will hold here the bidding for sale of 96.34 percent shares of Javedan Cement Limited (JCL) on September 14. A pre-bid meeting was organised on September 3, to create better understanding of the transaction and the bidding pro

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Bidding for JCL on September 14

The Privatisation Commission will hold here the bidding for sale of 96.34 percent shares of Javedan Cement Limited (JCL) on September 14. A pre-bid meeting was organised on September 3, to create better understanding of the transaction and the bidding pro

Published 06 Sep, 2005 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 Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Bidding for JCL on September 14

The Privatisation Commission will hold here the bidding for sale of 96.34 percent shares of Javedan Cement Limited (JCL) on September 14. A pre-bid meeting was organised on September 3, to create better understanding of the transaction and the bidding pro

Published 06 Sep, 2005 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 Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

LSE index up 31.79 points

Fresh buying in Adamjee Insurance, banks and PTCL kept the sentiment positive on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), where the index registered 0.81 percent increase to close once again above 3,900 points level.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 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 Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

LSE index up 31.79 points

Fresh buying in Adamjee Insurance, banks and PTCL kept the sentiment positive on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), where the index registered 0.81 percent increase to close once again above 3,900 points level.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

ISE equities stage recovery

Equities witnessed broad-based recovery at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bulls returned in the front seat amid increase in index. ISE Network index was plus by 45.29 points as the rate-based indicator moved from 11,369.12 to 11,414.41 points. T

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

ISE equities stage recovery

Equities witnessed broad-based recovery at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bulls returned in the front seat amid increase in index. ISE Network index was plus by 45.29 points as the rate-based indicator moved from 11,369.12 to 11,414.41 points. T

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

UK's 3i wants to expand investments in China

Europe's biggest listed private equity firm, 3i Group Plc., said on Monday it plans to ramp up by several-fold the size of its investments in China, quickening a drive into the world's seventh largest economy.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

China mulling 14 deals to link Chinese, foreign banks

A senior bank official said Monday that more than 14 potential deals to link Chinese and foreign banks are under discussion, a move that could lead to every Chinese bank having an overseas partner.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Sharp may exit rear-projection TV

Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp is considering withdrawing from the market for rear-projection televisions, after witnessing the progress made by thin LCD and plasma television screens.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Japan calls on refiners to ship gasoline to US

Japan is asking its refiners to ship some of their gasoline supplies to the United States to fulfil Tokyo's part of a global oil stockpile release in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, industry officials said on Monday.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Rabobank first half profit rises, no interest in Romania

Dutch financial co-operative Rabobank reported a 12 percent rise in interim profit on Monday and ruled itself out of buying Romanian bank Casa de Economii si Consemnatiuni (CEC), saying it was eyeing other markets.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Opposition besieges speaker's podium

Opposition lawmakers besieged the National Assembly Speaker's podium, insisting for debate before voting on rescinding the House's earlier decision on a bill. The Deputy Speaker Sardar Mohammad Yaqub, who was in the chair at that moment, prematurely adjou

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 05, 2005).

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Ruling coalition gulf widening

An apparent gulf in the ranks of ruling coalition following local bodies elections appeared to further widen on Monday when Minister for Parliamentary Affairs refused to reply on behalf of absent Ministers.

Published 06 Sep, 2005 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 10	280.65
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 10	280.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 10	146.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 10	0.85
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 10	1.29
Euro to USD / Apr 10	1.10
UK LIBOR % / Apr 8	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 9	5,456.90
India Sensex / Apr 9	73,847.15
Nasdaq / Apr 9	17,124.97
Dow Jones / Apr 9	40,608.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 10	34,609
Hang Seng / Apr 10	20,681.78
FTSE 100 / Apr 10	7,991.30
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 10	20,795.81
France CAC40 / Apr 10	7,230.41

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 9	17,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 9	275,205
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 9	66.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 10	60.72
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 10	3,105.88
Petrol/Litre / Apr 11	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 11	258.64

Stock	Price
Tri-Star Mutual / Apr 10 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	8.10 ▲ 1 (14.08%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Apr 10 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	9 ▲ 1 (12.5%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Apr 10 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	7.85 ▲ 0.79 (11.19%)
Nazir Cotton Mills / Apr 10 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	11.84 ▲ 1.08 (10.04%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Apr 10 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	17.79 ▲ 1.62 (10.02%)
Frontier Ceram / Apr 10 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	24.59 ▲ 2.24 (10.02%)
Tandlianwala Sugar / Apr 10 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	73.99 ▲ 6.73 (10.01%)
Sanghar Sugar / Apr 10 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	53.19 ▲ 4.84 (10.01%)
Sui South Gas / Apr 10 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	39.13 ▲ 3.56 (10.01%)
Air Link Com. / Apr 10 Air Link Communication Limited(AIRLINK)	173.15 ▲ 15.74 (10%)

Stock	Price
JS Mom. Factor ETF / Apr 10 JS Momentum Factor ETF(JSMFETF)	11.69 ▼ -1.58 (-11.91%)
Premier Sugar / Apr 10 The Premier Sugar Mills(PMRS)	324 ▼ -36 (-10%)
Fateh Ind. / Apr 10 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	121.01 ▼ -11.82 (-8.9%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Apr 10 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	8.26 ▼ -0.74 (-8.22%)
Sardar Chemical / Apr 10 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	32.25 ▼ -2.41 (-6.95%)
Tri-Star Power / Apr 10 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	6.62 ▼ -0.42 (-5.97%)
Elahi Cot. / Apr 10 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	128.80 ▼ -7.6 (-5.57%)
Gulshan Sp. / Apr 10 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.11 ▼ -0.18 (-5.47%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Apr 10 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	9 ▼ -0.48 (-5.06%)
United Brands / Apr 10 United Brands Limited(UBDL)	22.09 ▼ -1.14 (-4.91%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Apr 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	86,201,675 ▲ 0.18
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	57,719,498 ▲ 0.34
Sui South Gas / Apr 10 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	44,728,211 ▲ 3.56
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 10 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	37,513,715 ▲ 0.76
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 10 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	20,991,880 ▲ 0.92
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Apr 10 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	20,463,930 ▼ -0.11
Pak Elektron / Apr 10 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	20,122,690 ▲ 4.08
Fauji Cement / Apr 10 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	19,229,506 ▲ 0.12
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 10 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	19,056,551 ▲ 3.8
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,620,477 ▲ 0.03

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