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May 11, 2025 اردو ► PRINT EDITION ► BR MARKETS ► Dollar to PKR ►
Print - 2005-12-31
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 31 Dec, 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 Friday (December 30, 2005).

Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
SBP accepts Rs 9.5 billion bids for market treasury bills

SBP accepts Rs 9.5 billion bids for market treasury bills

State Bank of Pakistan on Friday accepted bids of Rs 9.5 billion for market treasury bills (MTBs) at a rate of 7 percent against the offers of Rs 15.650 billion through its repo sale (Open Market Operation).
Published 31 Dec, 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 Friday (December 30, 2005).

Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
SBP accepts Rs 9.5 billion bids for market treasury bills

SBP accepts Rs 9.5 billion bids for market treasury bills

State Bank of Pakistan on Friday accepted bids of Rs 9.5 billion for market treasury bills (MTBs) at a rate of 7 percent against the offers of Rs 15.650 billion through its repo sale (Open Market Operation).
Published 31 Dec, 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 Friday (December 30, 2005).

Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
SBP accepts Rs 9.5 billion bids for market treasury bills

SBP accepts Rs 9.5 billion bids for market treasury bills

State Bank of Pakistan on Friday accepted bids of Rs 9.5 billion for market treasury bills (MTBs) at a rate of 7 percent against the offers of Rs 15.650 billion through its repo sale (Open Market Operation).
Published 31 Dec, 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 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
SBP accepts Rs 9.5 billion bids for market treasury bills

SBP accepts Rs 9.5 billion bids for market treasury bills

State Bank of Pakistan on Friday accepted bids of Rs 9.5 billion for market treasury bills (MTBs) at a rate of 7 percent against the offers of Rs 15.650 billion through its repo sale (Open Market Operation).
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
One killed in Dera Bugti clash

One killed in Dera Bugti clash

Troops fired on armed tribesman who attacked a check-post in Dera Bugti on Friday, killing one person and injuring seven others, a local official said.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
'Consensus vital to construct Kalabagh Dam'

'Consensus vital to construct Kalabagh Dam'

Kalabagh dam issue was now in the court of General Pervez Musharraf and it would be interesting to see how he handles this issue; however, consensus in the four provinces was vital before the start of construction.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Energy security critical to development: Shaukat

Energy security critical to development: Shaukat

Underscoring the need to enhance energy resources of the country at a fast pace to meet growing requirements, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday said the government plans to produce 8,800MW nuclear energy in the next 23 years.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Jamshoro Venture rating upgraded

Jamshoro Venture rating upgraded

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded the medium to long term entity ratings of Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) to ''''A'''' (Single A) from ''''BBB+'''' (Triple B Plus) and short-term entity ratings to ''''A 2'''' (Single A T
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (December 30, 2005).

Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Jamshoro Venture rating upgraded

Jamshoro Venture rating upgraded

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded the medium to long term entity ratings of Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) to ''A'' (Single A) from ''BBB+'' (Triple B Plus) and short-term entity ratings to ''A 2'' (Single A Two) from ''A
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (December 30, 2005).
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Jamshoro Venture rating upgraded

Jamshoro Venture rating upgraded

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded the medium to long term entity ratings of Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) to 'A' (Single A) from 'BBB+' (Triple B Plus) and short-term entity ratings to 'A 2' (Single A Two) from 'A 3' (Si
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
SECP clarification

SECP clarification

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has clarified that number of companies incorporated by SECP from July 1, 2005 up till now was 2,481 and out of those 93 were single member companies.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Jamshoro Venture rating upgraded

Jamshoro Venture rating upgraded

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded the medium to long term entity ratings of Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) to 'A' (Single A) from 'BBB+' (Triple B Plus) and short-term entity ratings to 'A 2' (Single A Two) from 'A 3' (Si
Published 31 Dec, 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 Friday (December 30, 2005).

Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
One killed in Dera Bugti clash

One killed in Dera Bugti clash

Troops fired on armed tribesman who attacked a check-post in Dera Bugti on Friday, killing one person and injuring seven others, a local official said.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
PAF technician hanged

PAF technician hanged

A Pakistan Air Force technician was hanged on Friday after being convicted of killing six colleagues more than three years ago. Nasir Ali Bangash was executed in a jail at Mianwali after a trial in a military court, prison authorities said.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Bulls dominate ISE proceedings

Bulls dominate ISE proceedings

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities continued to show healthy signs amid increase in index. ISE network index was plus by 62.38 points as the price-based indicator moved from 12,983.01 to 13,045.39 points.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Major causes of morbidity world-wide

Major causes of morbidity world-wide

Cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, stroke, diabetes and myocardial infraction, Pulmonary or lung diseases are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality world-wide.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Bulls dominate ISE proceedings

Bulls dominate ISE proceedings

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities continued to show healthy signs amid increase in index. ISE network index was plus by 62.38 points as the price-based indicator moved from 12,983.01 to 13,045.39 points.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Asthma control in dusty Karachi

Asthma control in dusty Karachi

Karachi is dusty these days. Trees alongside the roads are dry and parched. Foliage has turned black and laden with soot. A few trees that blossom in winter are in gloominess. Many seem to have spiritless souls and give a wilted look.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Fresh buying pushes up LSE index

Fresh buying pushes up LSE index

Fresh buying interest in banking stocks and cement sector put the local share market on an upward path on last trading day of the week and the year 2005, with the index gaining 0.64 percent while turnover 35.36 percent at the close.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
CAPITAL CULTURAL SCENE: Performance by Trio Quark

CAPITAL CULTURAL SCENE: Performance by Trio Quark

The cultural activities are in full swing as the end of the year approaches. The bright, sunny weather is persisting despite met office forecast of rains after the December 20th.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Fresh buying pushes up LSE index

Fresh buying pushes up LSE index

Fresh buying interest in banking stocks and cement sector put the local share market on an upward path on last trading day of the week and the year 2005, with the index gaining 0.64 percent while turnover 35.36 percent at the close.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Cancer update

Cancer update

No plastics in microwave. No plastic water bottles in freezer. No plastic wrap in microwave. Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in their newsletters worth, noting...
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: A week of remembrances

LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: A week of remembrances

Three renowned personalities, who have been integral to the creation of Pakistan, its projection at the United Nations and flowering of melodic culture of the country were paid rich tributes during this past week.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
PAF technician hanged

PAF technician hanged

A Pakistan Air Force technician was hanged on Friday after being convicted of killing six colleagues more than three years ago. Nasir Ali Bangash was executed in a jail at Mianwali after a trial in a military court, prison authorities said.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
CURRENT TOPICS: Iran's stand on nuclear-technology

CURRENT TOPICS: Iran's stand on nuclear-technology

Friends, as well as the foes of Iran, are aghast at the rigid stance Iran has adopted in the matter of the nuclear discord. No one can question Iran's inherent right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. What the international community and
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Stocks close year on positive note

Stocks close year on positive note

The share market, on its last trading session of 2005, closed with handsome gains as the trend-setters witnessed a rally, which helped the index to end with 59.26 points rise, despite the fact that some investors had adopted cautious approach because of t
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
M&E: powerhouse of high performance organisations

M&E: powerhouse of high performance organisations

The monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is a management discipline that is used to enhance organisational performance for the ultimate goal of serving clients to their satisfaction through optimal use of resources; thus keeping the organisation competitive, e
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Stocks close year on positive note

Stocks close year on positive note

The share market, on its last trading session of 2005, closed with handsome gains as the trend-setters witnessed a rally, which helped the index to end with 59.26 points rise, despite the fact that some investors had adopted cautious approach because of t
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Hajj: Climax of spiritual discipline

Hajj: Climax of spiritual discipline

"For the Hajj are the months well known. If any one undertakes that duty therein, let there be no obscenity, nor wickedness, nor wrangling in the Hajj: And whatever good ye do, (be sure) God knoweth it. And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Stocks close year on positive note

Stocks close year on positive note

The share market, on its last trading session of 2005, closed with handsome gains as the trend-setters witnessed a rally, which helped the index to end with 59.26 points rise, despite the fact that some investors had adopted cautious approach because of t
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
BRIDGE NOTES: Data Steel won Younus Suriya contest in style

BRIDGE NOTES: Data Steel won Younus Suriya contest in style

Younus Suriya Memorial Bridge Tournament is one of the major events of the Karachi Club during the calendar year. The bridge event of Karachi Club was also the last valedictory engagement for the year 2005.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
SECP clarification

SECP clarification

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has clarified that number of companies incorporated by SECP from July 1, 2005 up till now was 2,481 and out of those 93 were single member companies.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
SPORTS WORLD: Consolation win for England in last ODI

SPORTS WORLD: Consolation win for England in last ODI

It was a consolation victory for England in the fifth and last one-dayer at the Rawalpindi Stadium by a narrow margin of six runs though one thought that with more effort the target of 207 set by the visitors may have been achieved. The final score of the
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
SECP clarification

SECP clarification

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has clarified that number of companies incorporated by SECP from July 1, 2005 up till now was 2,481 and out of those 93 were single member companies.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
SPORTS WORLD: A fifth placement in hockey is too bad

SPORTS WORLD: A fifth placement in hockey is too bad

It was difficult for the combating outfits in the 27th edition of the Champions Trophy to display the mobility and precise movements when the Polyton turf had been drenched by rain, yet Australia exhibited the essence of speed and power to deflate the cha
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Arif Habib rating maintained

Arif Habib rating maintained

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the asset manager rating of Arif Habib Investment Management Limited (AHIML) at 'AM2'.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
TV channels fail to defend values

TV channels fail to defend values

Various forms of media have influenced our society. These presentations do not imitate real life. Today's media do not project the demands of daily life and responsible living. Our youths thereby have a superficial and inaccurate perception of reality.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Arif Habib rating maintained

Arif Habib rating maintained

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the asset manager rating of Arif Habib Investment Management Limited (AHIML) at 'AM2'.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Corn futures fall amid overbought

Corn futures fall amid overbought

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade closed lower on Thursday on a setback amid overbought technical signals and on spillover selling from a break in soya, traders said.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
PSDP projects'' review report in mid-January

PSDP projects'' review report in mid-January

Projects monitoring teams of Planning Commission will submit their reports on progress of the various projects under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) in the second week of January.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Forklifting of the vehicles

Forklifting of the vehicles

Car parking in the busy business centers and near government offices where public dealings take place is becoming difficult and people are obliged to park their cars at desolate places. There are many streets that have been declared as no parking areas by
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
PSDP projects' review report in mid-January

PSDP projects' review report in mid-January

Projects monitoring teams of Planning Commission will submit their reports on progress of the various projects under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) in the second week of January.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
What has gone wrong with film music?

What has gone wrong with film music?

After the screening of the first sound motion picture in Bombay in March 1932 a new genre of melodic arts - film music - began taking shape. In the beginning, theatre music with classical moorings was used for sound effects and composition of songs, which
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
PSDP projects' review report in mid-January

PSDP projects' review report in mid-January

Projects monitoring teams of Planning Commission will submit their reports on progress of the various projects under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) in the second week of January.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
BOOK REVIEW: Muntakhab Aalami Afsanay

BOOK REVIEW: Muntakhab Aalami Afsanay

Qaisaer Saleem is a veteran and known fiction writer. He is a busy penman and constantly creating short stories, novels, satiric essays as well as doing translation. Qaiser Saleem has written eight novels and has two collections of short stories to his cr
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Issing urges strict use of reformed EU budget rules

Issing urges strict use of reformed EU budget rules

European Central Bank Chief Economist Otmar Issing was quoted on Friday urging European Union governments to strictly apply the bloc's reformed rules on budget deficits in the cases of Germany, France and Greece.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Kalabagh dam

Kalabagh dam

A lot of hue and cry is being raised by politicians to prevent the construction of Kalabagh dam. At every forum these politicians condemn the construction of this dam scaring people of the ill effects it will have if construction goes through. None of the
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Computer dealers condemn police action

Computer dealers condemn police action

Computer software and hardware dealers of Rex City, Satiana Road observed a strike and staged a demonstration against the police raids on their shops and registering cases here on Friday.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
'Government mobilising huge funds to banish poverty'

'Government mobilising huge funds to banish poverty'

National Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain has said the government was mobilising huge funds on banishing the backwardness and poverty from the country on top priority basis.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Rally in favour of Kalabagh dam held

Rally in favour of Kalabagh dam held

Minister of State for Environment Malik Amin Aslam Khan on Friday organised a rally in Attock District for promoting public opinion in favour of President's Water Resource Programme and specifically for immediate construction of Kalabagh dam.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Lawyers assured of separate residential colony

Lawyers assured of separate residential colony

Adviser to Chief Minister for Law & Human Rights, Rana Ejaz Ahmad Khan assured lawyers that the summary would be moved to the Punjab chief minister for provision of suitable piece of land for setting up Lawyers Residential Colony in Faisalabad.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Madaris convention to chalk out future plan of action

Madaris convention to chalk out future plan of action

Wifaq-ul-Madaris Arabia has decided to hold a convention of all madaris in Islamabad on January 1 to chalk out future plan of action against the government's policies regarding the religious seminaries.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Sales tax returns to be received electronically

Sales tax returns to be received electronically

Collectorate of Sales Tax and Federal Excise has made arrangements to receive sales tax returns electronically from the month of January 2006. In this connection, NIFT is organising training sessions for the concerned officials of public and private limit
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Indian-born British businessman booked

Indian-born British businessman booked

Gulberg Police have registered a case against Indian-born British national businessman under section 420-468 PPC for cheating textile exporters of Faisalabad.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold firms

US MIDDAY: gold firms

Gold futures in New York held steady on Friday morning in a quiet, holiday-shortened session as traders squared positions in final, year-end business.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya mixed

US MIDDAY: soya mixed

Soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were mixed early on Friday with spillover technical selling from Thursday's sharp drop weighing on prices, traders said.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper rallies

US MIDDAY: copper rallies

COMEX copper futures rallied to all-time highs throughout 2005, and the benchmark March contract closed the year with a 61 percent gain as fears of supply shortage fuelled aggressive commodity fund buying, analysts said.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat lower

US MIDDAY: wheat lower

Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were lower early on Friday in light follow-through selling after Thursday's weak close, traders said.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn futures down

US MIDDAY: corn futures down

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were lower early on Friday amid bearish export news and follow-through technical selling after the steep slide in prices late Thursday, traders said.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar easier

US MIDDAY: sugar easier

Raw sugar prices ended easier Friday on speculative profit-taking but the sweetener is up over 60 percent from last year and the market's rally is seen spilling over into 2006 after a holiday break, brokers said.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa moves up

US MIDDAY: cocoa moves up

US cocoa futures eked out modest gains Friday after participants took profits on the benchmark contract's 3-1/2-month peak scaled earlier in the session, traders said.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee climbs

US MIDDAY: coffee climbs

US coffee futures finished at a new 7-week high on Friday, with light industry buying helping the market extend the gains in the last trading week of the year, traders said.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
European gold flat, outlook positive

European gold flat, outlook positive

Gold was little changed in quiet trade in Europe late on Friday, but 2005 will be one of the precious metal's strongest performing years, with investors chasing big returns from the metal, dealers said.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Copper stumbles

Copper stumbles

Copper prices fell away during late Friday trading on the London Metal Exchange (LME), hit by selling on the last business day of 2005 to finish lower.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Sugar at nine-year high

Sugar at nine-year high

London white sugar futures closed at a new nine-year peak on Friday, boosted by fund buying in quiet conditions, dealers said.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
New York cotton finishes firmer

New York cotton finishes firmer

Cotton futures settled higher Friday as late speculative short-covering and window dressing for the end of 2005 gave the market a boost and analysts feel this will likely spill over into the next year.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Modest soya deliveries likely

Modest soya deliveries likely

Firm cash soy markets should limit soy deliveries on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) January futures contract to roughly 400 to 600 lots, traders and analysts said on Thursday.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Oil futures jump on US fuel supply worries

Oil futures jump on US fuel supply worries

Oil prices jumped on Friday, boosted by worries about US gasoline and distillates supplies and on expectations Opec will cut output when it meets in January.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Base metals end 2005 with hefty gains

Base metals end 2005 with hefty gains

Industrial metals prices finished the year with big gains that surpassed analyst forecasts as supply constraints lured investors into commodities. London Metal Exchange (LME) copper futures finished Friday's open outcry session 39.5 percent higher than th
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
Santa Clara, Strauss form coffee joint venture

Santa Clara, Strauss form coffee joint venture

Brazil's Santa Clara and Israel's Grupo Strauss-Elite said on Friday that they created a coffee roasting joint venture with the aim of becoming market leader in the world's No 2 coffee market.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
FTSE up over 16 percent in 2005, biggest gain since 1999

FTSE up over 16 percent in 2005, biggest gain since 1999

Britain's FTSE 100 index ended 2005 with a yearly gain of over 16 percent, its best annual performance since the end of the dot-com boom, underpinned by rampant take-over activity and solid corporate profits.
Published 31 Dec, 2005 12:00am
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