News Archives for Print - 2005-11-08

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Passports issued to Nawaz, 15 family members

The Pakistan Consul General at Jeddah on Monday issued passports to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and 15 members of his family, well-placed sources said.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

World currencies and euro

Value of the euro in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Minister hails oil firms contribution in relief fund

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Amanullah Khan Jadoon has hailed the oil and gas public and private sector companies in the country for generous contribution of Rs 527 million and $1.1 million towards President's Relief Fund for the quake vi

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

'Donors' conference may generate enough funds'

Pakistan on Monday expressed hope that the International Donors Conference would generate adequate financial resources to undertake the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the areas ravaged by the October 8 killer earthquake.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

Yields on the BMA-PGBI remained stable and its value increased by 0.02% to close at 99.4265. The yield to maturities for the short and long tenors decreased by 1 basis point, while the medium tenors saw an increase in yield by 1 basis point. The decline i

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

PML, allied parties to meet on November 11

A Parliamentary party meeting of the Pakistan Muslim League (PML) and its allied political parties in the Senate is scheduled on November 11 at 2:15 pm in Committee Room No 2, Parliament House.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

Yields on the BMA-PGBI remained stable and its value increased by 0.02% to close at 99.4265. The yield to maturities for the short and long tenors decreased by 1 basis point, while the medium tenors saw an increase in yield by 1 basis point. The decline i

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

National Assembly session summoned today

In order to meet the mandatory requirement of 130 days' sitting in a parliamentary year, the National Assembly will meet for the 29th session on Tuesday. President General Pervez Musharraf on Monday summoned the Assembly session under Article-54 (1) of th

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

Yields on the BMA-PGBI remained stable and its value increased by 0.02% to close at 99.4265. The yield to maturities for the short and long tenors decreased by 1 basis point, while the medium tenors saw an increase in yield by 1 basis point. The decline i

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Supply of artificial limbs high priority: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday said provision of artificial limbs, psychological counselling, care of orphans and single parents was a high priority with the government and an action plan in this regard was in the offing.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Donors submit initial draft of quake damages

International donors on Monday submitted the initial draft of their report on earthquake damage and money required for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction phases. The report was submitted to the adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue, Economi

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Export finance scheme to be revised

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) intends to revise the Export Finance Scheme (EFS) to increase the scope and coverage of the scheme. The new EFS would reduce the tiresome document requirements and at the same time would take along the manufacturing sector

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Export finance scheme to be revised

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) intends to revise the Export Finance Scheme (EFS) to increase the scope and coverage of the scheme. The new EFS would reduce the tiresome document requirements and at the same time would take along the manufacturing sector

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Export finance scheme to be revised

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) intends to revise the Export Finance Scheme (EFS) to increase the scope and coverage of the scheme. The new EFS would reduce the tiresome document requirements and at the same time would take along the manufacturing sector

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Bank holiday

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation, including the public debt offices will remain closed on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 being a public holiday declared by the Government of Pakistan on account of Iqbal Day

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Bank holiday

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation, including the public debt offices will remain closed on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 being a public holiday declared by the Government of Pakistan on account of Iqbal Day

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Bank holiday

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation, including the public debt offices will remain closed on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 being a public holiday declared by the Government of Pakistan on account of Iqbal Day

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Hong Kong strengthens SCRA in Pakistan by over $1 million

Hong Kong has strengthened its Special Convertible Rupee Account (SCRA) in Pakistan by over $1 million in November so far. By November 1, 2005, Hong Kong had $23.5 million strong SCRA which was the third largest after USA and UK who had $120 million and $

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Hong Kong strengthens SCRA in Pakistan by over $1 million

Hong Kong has strengthened its Special Convertible Rupee Account (SCRA) in Pakistan by over $1 million in November so far. By November 1, 2005, Hong Kong had $23.5 million strong SCRA which was the third largest after USA and UK who had $120 million and $

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Hong Kong strengthens SCRA in Pakistan by over $1 million

Hong Kong has strengthened its Special Convertible Rupee Account (SCRA) in Pakistan by over $1 million in November so far. By November 1, 2005, Hong Kong had $23.5 million strong SCRA which was the third largest after USA and UK who had $120 million and $

Published 08 Nov, 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 (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

PTCL rumours push up KSE index

The share market on the first day after Eid holidays posted appreciable gains on corporate results announced last week and on rumours that different options were discussed in Islamabad to achieve financial close of PTCL sell-off.

Published 08 Nov, 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 (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

PTCL rumours push up KSE index

The share market on the first day after Eid holidays posted appreciable gains on corporate results announced last week and on rumours that different options were discussed in Islamabad to achieve financial close of PTCL sell-off.

Published 08 Nov, 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 (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

PTCL rumours push up KSE index

The share market on the first day after Eid holidays posted appreciable gains on corporate results announced last week and on rumours that different options were discussed in Islamabad to achieve financial close of PTCL sell-off.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

CBR starts checking income tax returns

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has started checking income tax returns filed for the 'tax year 2005' to update record of taxpayers at the Data Entry Centre, Islamabad.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Natwar stands down over Iraq report

India's foreign minister stood aside on Monday amid a growing political storm after he was named in an independent report into irregularities in the United Nations' oil-for-food programme for Iraq.

Published 08 Nov, 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 (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Natwar stands down over Iraq report

India's foreign minister stood aside on Monday amid a growing political storm after he was named in an independent report into irregularities in the United Nations' oil-for-food programme for Iraq.

Published 08 Nov, 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 (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Iran must be more transparent on nuclear intentions: ElBaradei

UN atomic watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei on Monday called on Iran to be more transparent about its actions to ease international fears that it is aiming to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

36 insurgents killed in Iraq offensive

At least one US marine and 36 suspected rebels were reported killed on Monday during fighting in a town near the border with Syria, part of an operation aimed at shattering al Qaeda in Iraq ahead of the December general elections.

Published 08 Nov, 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 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

70 missing in Bangladesh ferry disaster

At least 70 people were missing after a ferry capsized in the Bay of Bengal on Monday while sailing to Chittagong port in Bangladesh from a nearby island, police said.

Published 08 Nov, 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 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Karachi Port workers protest outsourcing

The arrivals and sailing''s on Monday remained suspended for 14 hours at Karachi Port due to strike of workers protesting against outsourcing of mooring and unmooring of vessels. Sailings of three ships, same number of arrivals and shifting of two ships w

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Monday (November 07, 2005).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Karachi Port workers protest outsourcing

The arrivals and sailing's on Monday remained suspended for 14 hours at Karachi Port due to strike of workers protesting against outsourcing of mooring and unmooring of vessels. Sailings of three ships, same number of arrivals and shifting of two ships we

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Aaj TV - Tuesday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Karachi Port workers protest outsourcing

The arrivals and sailing's on Monday remained suspended for 14 hours at Karachi Port due to strike of workers protesting against outsourcing of mooring and unmooring of vessels. Sailings of three ships, same number of arrivals and shifting of two ships we

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Holiday on November 9

The government of Sindh has declared November 9 as a holiday throughout the province on the occasion of Iqbal Day. An announcement to this effect was made in a statement issued here on Monday.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Pakistan and India open LoC

Pakistan and India opened a crossing on 'line of control' (LoC) on Monday to help earthquake survivors, but the historic move was quickly beset by trouble when Pakistan's villagers were turned back on their side by police firing teargas.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Expatriate students urged to help quake victims

Dr Pirzada Qasim, Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi has urged the Pakistani students, now in the foreign countries, to come forward to help the suffering millions of their country.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Pakistan and India open LoC

Pakistan and India opened a crossing on 'line of control' (LoC) on Monday to help earthquake survivors, but the historic move was quickly beset by trouble when Pakistan's villagers were turned back on their side by police firing teargas.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Karachi University alumni asked to support quake victims

Karachi University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui, referring to the appeal of President General Pervez Musharraf, has asked the alumni of the institution now settled abroad to come forward for support of their disaster-affected

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Rs 20 billion earmarked for quake survivors

The government on Monday decided to earmark Rs 20 billion as compensation for quake victims. The decision was taken at a top-level meeting chaired by President General Pervez Musharraf and attended by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and other senior officials

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

HRCP demands transparency in compensation distribution

Former law minister and Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Secretary General Iqbal Haider has expressed serious concern at the rehabilitation and reconstruction activities while demanding transparency in the distribution of compensation in the qua

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Rs 20 billion earmarked for quake survivors

The government on Monday decided to earmark Rs 20 billion as compensation for quake victims. The decision was taken at a top-level meeting chaired by President General Pervez Musharraf and attended by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and other senior officials

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

IFRC help sought in artificial limb technology

Pakistan on Monday sought assistance from the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) and Red Crescent Societies in artificial limbs technology for thousands of injured, who had to undergo amputations after the October 8 earthquake.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Hafeez renews talks process with Etisalat in UAE today

In an informal meeting, the Privatisation Board endorsed the Privatisation Commission''s renewed talks with Etisalat, of the UAE, for the PTCL deal and gave its mandate to take the process to logical conclusion.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

ICRC to increase aid for quake victims

Swiss-run International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Jakob Kellenberger has pledged to increase aid supplies to 200,000 people in earthquake-stricken areas of Pakistan.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Hafeez renews talks process with Etisalat in UAE today

In an informal meeting, the Privatisation Board endorsed the Privatisation Commission's renewed talks with Etisalat, of the UAE, for the PTCL deal and gave its mandate to take the process to logical conclusion.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Data on quake survivors with skin diseases being collected

A team of skin specialists visited Balakot and Muzaffarabad to collect data on the survivors of October 8 quake suffering from different skin-related diseases. A dermatologist and Association of Bangkok Alumni of Dermatology (Abad) Pakistan President Dr J

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Hafeez renews talks process with Etisalat in UAE today

In an informal meeting, the Privatisation Board endorsed the Privatisation Commission's renewed talks with Etisalat, of the UAE, for the PTCL deal and gave its mandate to take the process to logical conclusion.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

US doctors to provide medical care in Shinkiari

Doctors, nurses, and support personnel from elements of the Third Marine Logistics Group will move to Shinkiari on Tuesday to begin providing medical care to earthquake survivors of the October 8 earthquake.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Quake-hit areas to resume educational activities soon

The educational activities in the educational institutions in the earthquake-hit areas of Azad Jammu & Kashmir will be resumed soon under a phased programme, official sources said.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

FCS to provide financial help to boat victims

Fishermen's Co-operative Society (FCS) will provide financial assistance to the families of Keti Bandar boat incident victims. According to FCS here on Monday, the FCS managing committee member, Haji Shafi Jamote, announced this during the condolence meet

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Samsung announces $500,000 donation

The Samsung Electronics, the digital and electronics appliances manufacturing company, has announced a contribution of $500,000 to alleviate the sufferings of the victims of the earthquake and towards the President's Relief Fund.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Work on LCCI tent city to start soon

Work on setting up a "tent city" by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to help the earthquake victims will hopefully start in two days.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Tabba Group contributes to President Relief Fund

Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Federal Minister for Privatisation & Investment, received cheques worth Rs 10,794,572 for the President's Relief Fund from Muhammad Sohail Tabba of Yunus Brothers Group of Industries here on Monday.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Oil cake market rates

Upward trend was seen on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Monday amid thin business, dealers said. The December vaida commenced unchanged at Rs 437.60.

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Lacklustre business on cotton market after Eid

Lacklustre trading was seen on the cotton market on Monday where almost all participants were busy in exchanging Eid greetings, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 2350, without upcountry expenses. Cotton Sindh type was trading at Rs

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Ukraine sunoil exports fall to 40,600 tonnes in August

Ukraine cut its crude sunflower oil exports to 40,600 tonnes in August 2005 from 44,900 in July, analysts said on Monday. ProAgro agriculture constancy said exports included 9,800 tonnes sold to Britain, 8,100 to Russia, 5,700 to Switzerland, 3,600 to Ita

Published 08 Nov, 2005 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	277.93
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	277.83
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 14	155.86
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 14	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 14	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 14	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	5,985.38
Nasdaq / Nov 13	19,230.72
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	8,030.33
Dow Jones / Nov 13	43,958.19
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	19,003.11
France CAC40 / Nov 13	7,216.83
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,517.41
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 14	38,680.99

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 12	231,911
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,085
Petrol/Litre / Nov 14	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 14	67.97
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 14	2,558.37
Diesel/Litre / Nov 14	255.14

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 14 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 14 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	599.28 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 14 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 14 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 14 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	62.51 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 14 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.80 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 14 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,019.78 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 14 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 14 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.25 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 14 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 14 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	599.28 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 14 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 14 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 14 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	62.51 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 14 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.80 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 14 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,019.78 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 14 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 14 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.25 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 14 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	43,291,848 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 14 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	33,201,636 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 14 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	31,524,926 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 14 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	27,455,465 ▲ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Nov 14 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	26,996,630 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 14 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	26,013,918 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 14 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	25,704,933 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 14 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	23,694,836 ▲ 0.00
Secure Logistics / Nov 14 Secure Logistics Group Limited(SLGL)	23,623,241 ▲ 0.00

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