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Print - 2005-10-16
POL prices unchanged

POL prices unchanged

Despite declining trend in the oil prices in world market, the Oil Companies Advisory Committee (OCAC) in its meeting here on Saturday decided to keep the prices of petroleum products unchanged for the next fortnight.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
POL prices unchanged

POL prices unchanged

Despite declining trend in the oil prices in world market, the Oil Companies Advisory Committee (OCAC) in its meeting here on Saturday decided to keep the prices of petroleum products unchanged for the next fortnight.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
POL prices unchanged

POL prices unchanged

Despite declining trend in the oil prices in world market, the Oil Companies Advisory Committee (OCAC) in its meeting here on Saturday decided to keep the prices of petroleum products unchanged for the next fortnight.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
China sees 8-9 million vehicle sales by 2010

China sees 8-9 million vehicle sales by 2010

Chinese automotive demand will reach 8 million to 9 million units a year by 2010, compared with around 5 million last year, the government said on Saturday, forecasting a doubling of vehicle numbers by then.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Modalities with donor agencies discussed

Modalities with donor agencies discussed

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs and Statistics Dr Salman Shah held a meeting with local heads of donor agencies. Minister of State for Economic Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and senior officials from Planning and Economic A
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Modalities with donor agencies discussed

Modalities with donor agencies discussed

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs and Statistics Dr Salman Shah held a meeting with local heads of donor agencies. Minister of State for Economic Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and senior officials from Planning and Economic A
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Amritsar-Lahore bus trial run deferred

Amritsar-Lahore bus trial run deferred

India and Pakistan have postponed Saturday's trial run of a new bus service to link Amritsar-Lahore, the foreign ministry said. "The trial run that was scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. Fresh dates would be worked out," said a statement posted on
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Amritsar-Lahore bus trial run deferred

Amritsar-Lahore bus trial run deferred

India and Pakistan have postponed Saturday's trial run of a new bus service to link Amritsar-Lahore, the foreign ministry said. "The trial run that was scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. Fresh dates would be worked out," said a statement posted on
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Collectors told to ascertain all conditions by manufacturers

Collectors told to ascertain all conditions by manufacturers

While giving zero-rating facility on natural gas consumed by 1098 registered manufacturers of textile products, leather items, carpets, sports and surgical goods, the CBR has directed the collectors of sales tax to keep a constant liaison with Sui Norther
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Collectors told to ascertain all conditions by manufacturers

Collectors told to ascertain all conditions by manufacturers

While giving zero-rating facility on natural gas consumed by 1098 registered manufacturers of textile products, leather items, carpets, sports and surgical goods, the CBR has directed the collectors of sales tax to keep a constant liaison with Sui Norther
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Collectors told to ascertain all conditions by manufacturers

Collectors told to ascertain all conditions by manufacturers

While giving zero-rating facility on natural gas consumed by 1098 registered manufacturers of textile products, leather items, carpets, sports and surgical goods, the CBR has directed the collectors of sales tax to keep a constant liaison with Sui Norther
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Collectors told to ascertain all conditions by manufacturers

Collectors told to ascertain all conditions by manufacturers

While giving zero-rating facility on natural gas consumed by 1098 registered manufacturers of textile products, leather items, carpets, sports and surgical goods, the CBR has directed the collectors of sales tax to keep a constant liaison with Sui Norther
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Financial sector performing exceedingly well: SBP

Financial sector performing exceedingly well: SBP

Pakistan''s financial sector continued to grow vigorously in 2004, while undergoing significant changes in its size and structure. The overall size of the financial sector increased by Rs 569 billion to reach Rs 4.5 trillion by the end of the year, exhibi
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Financial sector performing exceedingly well: SBP

Financial sector performing exceedingly well: SBP

Pakistan's financial sector continued to grow vigorously in 2004, while undergoing significant changes in its size and structure. The overall size of the financial sector increased by Rs 569 billion to reach Rs 4.5 trillion by the end of the year, exhibit
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Financial sector performing exceedingly well: SBP

Financial sector performing exceedingly well: SBP

Pakistan's financial sector continued to grow vigorously in 2004, while undergoing significant changes in its size and structure. The overall size of the financial sector increased by Rs 569 billion to reach Rs 4.5 trillion by the end of the year, exhibit
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Income tax and WT return dates extended

Income tax and WT return dates extended

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to accept income tax returns for ''tax year 2005'' without imposition of penalty up to October 31, 2005.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Income tax and WT return dates extended

Income tax and WT return dates extended

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to accept income tax returns for 'tax year 2005' without imposition of penalty up to October 31, 2005.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Income tax and WT return dates extended

Income tax and WT return dates extended

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to accept income tax returns for 'tax year 2005' without imposition of penalty up to October 31, 2005.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Relief committees set up in AJK

Relief committees set up in AJK

Azad Jammu & Kashmir government, in all its eight distracts, have formed special relief committees headed by members of AJK Legislative Assembly to help recent earthquake stricken people including those survived and rendered shelterless in Muzaffarabad, B
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Baby born amid death in Muzaffarabad

Baby born amid death in Muzaffarabad

One family among the millions of Kashmiris left homeless and in grief by the earthquake had unexpectedly happy news on Saturday - a baby girl.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Free landing permit for relief workers extended to 90 days

Free landing permit for relief workers extended to 90 days

The Interior Ministry has instructed the immigration staff and FIA at all the country airports to provide a 3 months gratis visa/landing permit to all relief workers/doctors arriving from abroad, whose intent is to participate in relief activity in the qu
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (October 15, 2005) and the forecast for Sunday (October 16, 2005).
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Shujaat meets Shaukat

Shujaat meets Shaukat

A group of parliamentarians headed by the Pakistan Muslim League (PML) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in his chamber at the Parliament House on Saturday and discussed with him ways and means to further expedite re
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
$5 billion infrastructure loss in quake: Shaukat

$5 billion infrastructure loss in quake: Shaukat

Pakistan has suffered about five billion dollars in losses to infrastructure from the massive earthquake and has been pledged 500 million dollars to rebuild, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Saturday.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
$5 billion infrastructure loss in quake: Shaukat

$5 billion infrastructure loss in quake: Shaukat

Pakistan has suffered about five billion dollars in losses to infrastructure from the massive earthquake and has been pledged 500 million dollars to rebuild, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Saturday.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Bush chairs meeting on relief efforts in Pakistan

Bush chairs meeting on relief efforts in Pakistan

President George W. Bush presided over a meeting on disaster relief efforts to help people that have been affected by disasters in Pakistan and Guatemala following his visit to the Pakistani embassy on Friday, White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan s
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (October 15, 2005) and Saturday (October 15, 2005)
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Bush chairs meeting on relief efforts in Pakistan

Bush chairs meeting on relief efforts in Pakistan

President George W. Bush presided over a meeting on disaster relief efforts to help people that have been affected by disasters in Pakistan and Guatemala following his visit to the Pakistani embassy on Friday, White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan s
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Wapda, Irsa trade allegations over water release issue

Wapda, Irsa trade allegations over water release issue

The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on Saturday accused each other for not communicating their water release plans in time, which not only led to confusion but also to loadshedding.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Wapda, Irsa trade allegations over water release issue

Wapda, Irsa trade allegations over water release issue

The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on Saturday accused each other for not communicating their water release plans in time, which not only led to confusion but also to loadshedding.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Wapda, Irsa trade allegations over water release issue

Wapda, Irsa trade allegations over water release issue

The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on Saturday accused each other for not communicating their water release plans in time, which not only led to confusion but also to loadshedding.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
CBR amends format of ''''adjustment note''''

CBR amends format of ''''adjustment note''''

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has revised the format of ''''adjustment note'''' to be filled by the dealers, distributors and wholesalers for obtaining necessary information about the transactions being carried out by them.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
CBR amends format of ''adjustment note''

CBR amends format of ''adjustment note''

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has revised the format of ''adjustment note'' to be filled by the dealers, distributors and wholesalers for obtaining necessary information about the transactions being carried out by them.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
CBR amends format of 'adjustment note'

CBR amends format of 'adjustment note'

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has revised the format of 'adjustment note' to be filled by the dealers, distributors and wholesalers for obtaining necessary information about the transactions being carried out by them.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
CBR amends format of 'adjustment note'

CBR amends format of 'adjustment note'

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has revised the format of 'adjustment note' to be filled by the dealers, distributors and wholesalers for obtaining necessary information about the transactions being carried out by them.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Six suspected militants killed

Six suspected militants killed

Paramilitary troops on Saturday killed six suspected militants and arrested two after a shootout at a checkpoint in a remote tribal area near the Afghan border, officials said.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Six suspected militants killed

Six suspected militants killed

Paramilitary troops on Saturday killed six suspected militants and arrested two after a shootout at a checkpoint in a remote tribal area near the Afghan border, officials said.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Iraqis vote in force on new charter

Iraqis vote in force on new charter

Iraqis voted in force on Saturday on a draft constitution that turns another page on the ousted regime of Saddam Hussein amid a general calm that contrasted with violence during January's general election.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Iraqis vote in force on new charter

Iraqis vote in force on new charter

Iraqis voted in force on Saturday on a draft constitution that turns another page on the ousted regime of Saddam Hussein amid a general calm that contrasted with violence during January's general election.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan stresses arms control to promote peace

Pakistan stresses arms control to promote peace

With the preponderant focus on weapons of mass destruction threat, conventional weapons and global trade in them were becoming something of a "blind spot", Pakistan told the General Assembly's disarmament committee on Friday.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Powerful quake rattles Taiwan

Powerful quake rattles Taiwan

A powerful earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan late Saturday, rattling the capital Taipei but without causing any casualties or damage, according to immediate reports.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates almost inert versus dollar

THE RUPEE: rates almost inert versus dollar

The rupee on Saturday did not show any change versus the dollar for buying and selling at 59.72 and 59.74, respectively in interbank dealings.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates almost inert versus dollar

THE RUPEE: rates almost inert versus dollar

The rupee on Saturday did not show any change versus the dollar for buying and selling at 59.72 and 59.74, respectively in interbank dealings.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 8th October, 2005.

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 8th October, 2005.

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 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 Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 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 Saturday (October 15, 2005).
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (October 15, 2005).
Published 16 Oct, 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 Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 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 Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 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 Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 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 Saturday (October 15, 2005).

Published 16 Oct, 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 16 Oct, 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 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Haj applicants

Haj applicants

The spokesman of Ministry of Religious Affairs, Muhammad Ilyas Dar has said that Haj applicants whose applications were rejected consecutively in the year 2004 and 2005 would be given chance without balloting for the year 2006.
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am
UK expert calls for preparing disaster management plan

UK expert calls for preparing disaster management plan

Business Continuity Management Specialist Andrew Hiles has said Pakistan should review reports on different aspects of October 8 disaster and begin to put in place infrastructure to deal with the existing situation and prepare itself to face similar event
Published 16 Oct, 2005 12:00am