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Print - 2005-10-25
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Options, modalities discussed to start reconstruction phase

Options, modalities discussed to start reconstruction phase

Dr Salman Shah, Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs and Statistics held meeting with local heads of donor agencies and international development partners including UNDP, WB, ADB, DFID-UK, European Union, USAID and Japan Bank of
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Allied Bank posts Rs 3.394 billion pre-tax profit

Allied Bank posts Rs 3.394 billion pre-tax profit

The pre-tax profit of the Allied Bank Limited (ABL) has jumped by 20 times to Rs 3.394 billion during the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. According to an announcement here on Monday, ABL board of directors has approved the accounts.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Allied Bank posts Rs 3.394 billion pre-tax profit

Allied Bank posts Rs 3.394 billion pre-tax profit

The pre-tax profit of the Allied Bank Limited (ABL) has jumped by 20 times to Rs 3.394 billion during the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. According to an announcement here on Monday, ABL board of directors has approved the accounts.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Sri Lankan rebels warn Prime Minister

Sri Lankan rebels warn Prime Minister

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse's pledge to amend the terms of a truce with the Tamil Tigers if elected president next month could cause the agreement to collapse, the rebels warned on Monday.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Monday (October 24, 2005).

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
British government reconsiders 1916 execution

British government reconsiders 1916 execution

The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) is to consider new submissions in a case brought by the family of a First World War British soldier who was shot at dawn for cowardice, a judge ruled Monday.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Brazil rejects gun sale ban in referendum

Brazil rejects gun sale ban in referendum

Voters overwhelmingly rejected Sunday a measure to ban gun sales in Brazil, which has one of the world's highest murder rates. With 98 percent of electronic ballots counted, officials said that about 64 percent voted against and 36 percent for the ban.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
French mountaineering team killed in Nepal

French mountaineering team killed in Nepal

Seven French climbers and 11 Nepalese mountain guides were killed in a massive avalanche last week in the north-west of Nepal, the head of the Himalayan Rescue Association said Monday.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
KSE holidays

KSE holidays

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) would remain closed on Friday, October 28 on account of Jummah-tul-Widdah and on Tuesday, November 01 (27th Ramazan) on account of Shab-e-Qadr.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
KSE holidays

KSE holidays

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) would remain closed on Friday, October 28 on account of Jummah-tul-Widdah and on Tuesday, November 01 (27th Ramazan) on account of Shab-e-Qadr.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
KSE holidays

KSE holidays

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) would remain closed on Friday, October 28 on account of Jummah-tul-Widdah and on Tuesday, November 01 (27th Ramazan) on account of Shab-e-Qadr.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
ISE: bulls return to driving seat

ISE: bulls return to driving seat

Bulls returned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh buying spree in hot favourite moved the equities in upward direction amid increase in index.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
ISE: bulls return to driving seat

ISE: bulls return to driving seat

Bulls returned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh buying spree in hot favourite moved the equities in upward direction amid increase in index.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
LSE show volatility

LSE show volatility

Share values depicted high volatility on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday, however, late buying, particularly in petroleum stocks and banks, helped the index gain 36.42 points, amid a visible rise in volume of transactions.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
LSE show volatility

LSE show volatility

Share values depicted high volatility on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday, however, late buying, particularly in petroleum stocks and banks, helped the index gain 36.42 points, amid a visible rise in volume of transactions.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
National Assembly speaker defends his encounter with Israeli minister

National Assembly speaker defends his encounter with Israeli minister

National Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain said on Monday that there was nothing wrong in thanking Israel for offering relief aid. Responding to a point of order by the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed, the Speaker defended his (Spe
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Kasuri leaves for UAE

Kasuri leaves for UAE

Foreign Minister, Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri left here Monday for Abu Dhabi for a visit to United Arab Emirates. The minister, in his meeting with the UAE leadership, would discuss matters of bilateral interest including enhancement of co-operation in various
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Dhaka daily urges more global aid for Pakistan

Dhaka daily urges more global aid for Pakistan

The Inqilab, one of the leading Bengali dailies of Dhaka, has urged the international community to increase humanitarian assistance to the earthquake victims of Pakistan.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
'Expatriates can help provide shelter to quake victims'

'Expatriates can help provide shelter to quake victims'

Pakistan's envoy to London Dr Maleeha Lodhi has said that overseas Pakistanis living in Europe and America could play an important role in ensuring supply of tents and blankets to quake-ravaged areas.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
US-Pakistanis active in relief work

US-Pakistanis active in relief work

A United States-based welfare organisation, "Pakistan Association of Greater Boston," is actively taking part in relief efforts for the earthquake victims in Pakistan.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Americans are with quake victims: Mary

Americans are with quake victims: Mary

The hearts and prayers of the American people continue to go out to the people of Pakistan affected by catastrophic earthquake. This was stated by the US Consul General in Karachi, Mary H. Witt, in a statement here on Monday.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Monday (October 24, 2005).

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Monday (October 24, 2005).

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Monday (October 24, 2005).

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Share prices bounce back on KSE

Share prices bounce back on KSE

The share market on Monday, as expected, recorded gains following last week''s massive downslide which badly battered the share prices. Recovery was recorded in almost all companies on expectations of healthy results to be announced this week.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Share prices bounce back on KSE

Share prices bounce back on KSE

The share market on Monday, as expected, recorded gains following last week's massive downslide which badly battered the share prices. Recovery was recorded in almost all companies on expectations of healthy results to be announced this week.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Share prices bounce back on KSE

Share prices bounce back on KSE

The share market on Monday, as expected, recorded gains following last week's massive downslide which badly battered the share prices. Recovery was recorded in almost all companies on expectations of healthy results to be announced this week.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 24, 2005).

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
System evolved to block cargo clearance by fraud

System evolved to block cargo clearance by fraud

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has acquired technology to block consignments of those importers who were involved in evasion of duties and taxes at one port, but managed to clear consignments containing same goods through other dry ports.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 24, 2005).

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
System evolved to block cargo clearance by fraud

System evolved to block cargo clearance by fraud

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has acquired technology to block consignments of those importers who were involved in evasion of duties and taxes at one port, but managed to clear consignments containing same goods through other dry ports.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
System evolved to block cargo clearance by fraud

System evolved to block cargo clearance by fraud

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has acquired technology to block consignments of those importers who were involved in evasion of duties and taxes at one port, but managed to clear consignments containing same goods through other dry ports.
Published 25 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 Monday (October 24, 2005).
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Wapda accused of releasing excess water from dams

Wapda accused of releasing excess water from dams

The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has accused Wapda of releasing water over and above the indents which the regulator says was a clear violation of regulation messages, it is learnt.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Monday (October 24, 2005).

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Wapda accused of releasing excess water from dams

Wapda accused of releasing excess water from dams

The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has accused Wapda of releasing water over and above the indents which the regulator says was a clear violation of regulation messages, it is learnt.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

Yields on the BMA-PGBI declined by 2.6 pps and its value increased by 0.04% to close at 99.2500. The yield to maturities for the short tenors remained stable, while the medium tenors decreased by approximately 2 basis points. The long tenors once again sa
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Wapda accused of releasing excess water from dams

Wapda accused of releasing excess water from dams

The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has accused Wapda of releasing water over and above the indents which the regulator says was a clear violation of regulation messages, it is learnt.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

Yields on the BMA-PGBI declined by 2.6 pps and its value increased by 0.04% to close at 99.2500. The yield to maturities for the short tenors remained stable, while the medium tenors decreased by approximately 2 basis points. The long tenors once again sa
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
ECC refuses to revise terms for foreign investment

ECC refuses to revise terms for foreign investment

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has refused to revise terms and conditions for payment of royalty, franchise and technical fee in services sector, saying that the Board of Investment (BoI) should re-submit the proposals after pro
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

Yields on the BMA-PGBI declined by 2.6 pps and its value increased by 0.04% to close at 99.2500. The yield to maturities for the short tenors remained stable, while the medium tenors decreased by approximately 2 basis points. The long tenors once again sa
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
ECC refuses to revise terms for foreign investment

ECC refuses to revise terms for foreign investment

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has refused to revise terms and conditions for payment of royalty, franchise and technical fee in services sector, saying that the Board of Investment (BoI) should re-submit the proposals after pro
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
ECC refuses to revise terms for foreign investment

ECC refuses to revise terms for foreign investment

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has refused to revise terms and conditions for payment of royalty, franchise and technical fee in services sector, saying that the Board of Investment (BoI) should re-submit the proposals after pro
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (October 24, 2005).

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Soldier killed, 11 hurt in Wana

Soldier killed, 11 hurt in Wana

A soldier was killed and 11 were wounded on Monday when a bomb blast hit their truck in a tribal area near the Afghan border, an official said. The afternoon attack took place near Laddah fort, 40 kilometres (24 miles) north-east of South Waziristan's mai
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (October 24, 2005).
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Soldier killed, 11 hurt in Wana

Soldier killed, 11 hurt in Wana

A soldier was killed and 11 were wounded on Monday when a bomb blast hit their truck in a tribal area near the Afghan border, an official said. The afternoon attack took place near Laddah fort, 40 kilometres (24 miles) north-east of South Waziristan's mai
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Foreign private investment up by 159 percent

Foreign private investment up by 159 percent

Although the inflow of foreign private investment finding way to Pakistan continues to be meagre, in terms of absolute amount, compared with its next door neighbours China and India, it has picked up phenomenally in percentage terms in the recent years.
Published 25 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 Monday (October 24, 2005).

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Foreign private investment up by 159 percent

Foreign private investment up by 159 percent

Although the inflow of foreign private investment finding way to Pakistan continues to be meagre, in terms of absolute amount, compared with its next door neighbours China and India, it has picked up phenomenally in percentage terms in the recent years.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Foreign private investment up by 159 percent

Foreign private investment up by 159 percent

Although the inflow of foreign private investment finding way to Pakistan continues to be meagre, in terms of absolute amount, compared with its next door neighbours China and India, it has picked up phenomenally in percentage terms in the recent years.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Rs 149.225 billion revenue collected in first quarter

Rs 149.225 billion revenue collected in first quarter

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has collected Rs 149.225 billion in the first quarter (July-September) of 2005-06 against the target of Rs 145.5 billion, showing an increase of Rs 3.725 billion. Updated figures compiled on Monday showed substantial inc
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Rs 149.225 billion revenue collected in first quarter

Rs 149.225 billion revenue collected in first quarter

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has collected Rs 149.225 billion in the first quarter (July-September) of 2005-06 against the target of Rs 145.5 billion, showing an increase of Rs 3.725 billion. Updated figures compiled on Monday showed substantial inc
Published 25 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 Monday (October 24, 2005).

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Rs 149.225 billion revenue collected in first quarter

Rs 149.225 billion revenue collected in first quarter

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has collected Rs 149.225 billion in the first quarter (July-September) of 2005-06 against the target of Rs 145.5 billion, showing an increase of Rs 3.725 billion. Updated figures compiled on Monday showed substantial inc
Published 25 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 Monday (October 24, 2005).

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Korean goods importers offered credit line

Korean goods importers offered credit line

The South Korean Exim Bank has offered a credit line to Pakistani banks to finance importers of Korean goods. According to the recommendations of the Eighth Pakistan-Korea Economic Co-ordination Committee meeting of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of
Published 25 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 Monday (October 24, 2005).

Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Korean goods importers offered credit line

Korean goods importers offered credit line

The South Korean Exim Bank has offered a credit line to Pakistani banks to finance importers of Korean goods. According to the recommendations of the Eighth Pakistan-Korea Economic Co-ordination Committee meeting of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of
Published 25 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 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Korean goods importers offered credit line

Korean goods importers offered credit line

The South Korean Exim Bank has offered a credit line to Pakistani banks to finance importers of Korean goods. According to the recommendations of the Eighth Pakistan-Korea Economic Co-ordination Committee meeting of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of
Published 25 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 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Korean goods importers offered credit line

Korean goods importers offered credit line

The South Korean Exim Bank has offered a credit line to Pakistani banks to finance importers of Korean goods. According to the recommendations of the Eighth Pakistan-Korea Economic Co-ordination Committee meeting of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
Conditions for exporters supplying tents locally

Conditions for exporters supplying tents locally

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has notified that the exporters operating under the Duty and Tax Remission for Export (DTRE) scheme and warehousing rules have to fulfil certain conditions for making local supply of tents, carpets and tarpaulin.
Published 25 Oct, 2005 12:00am
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