News Archives for Print - 2006-04-27

Print - 2006-04-27

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Masood Khan elected president to UN body

Pakistan's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Masood Khan was elected the President Designate of the Sixth Review Conference of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Conventions which will be held in Geneva from November 20 to Decemb

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

'Unilateral favour for India to create security imbalance'

Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri on Wednesday emphasised the need for a package approach towards Pakistan and India regarding transfer of civilian nuclear technology.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Musharraf greets Mbeki

President General Pervez Musharraf has congratulated President South Africa Thabo M Mbeki on the freedom day of his country falling on April 27.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Saudi team briefed about quake rehabilitation plan

A 13-member delegation from Saudi Arabia headed by Special Envoy Abdul Aziz Al-Rakban called on the Minister of State for Health Begum Shehnaz Sheikh here on Wednesday and discussed matters pertaining to aid that Saudi Arabia provided to Pakistan for reha

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Fund and food programme for special children

More than 800 special children will participate in the Awareness, Fund and Food Programme for the special children to be held here at Zoological Gardens (Lahore Zoo) on Thursday (April 27).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

THE RUPEE: minor slide in interbank market

Bearish sentiment prevailed in the interbank market on Wednesday as the rupee lost four paisa versus the dollar for buying at 60.07 and five paisa for selling at 60.09 on higher demand for the greenback, dealers said.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Indian minister offers Pakistani film festival in Mumbai

Punjab acting Governor Muhammad Afzal Sahi welcoming Ambika Soni, Union Minister for Cultural & Tourism India, here on Wednesday said process of composite dialogue initiated between both countries would bring peace and stability in the South Asia region.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

THE RUPEE: minor slide in interbank market

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

'Tribal system to help restore law and order in Waziristan'

NWFP Governor Khalil-ur-Rehman has said that situation in Waziristan can be improved through promoting the traditional political system.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Commercial Banks: THE BANK OF PUNJAB - Year Ended December 31, 2005 (Audited)

The Bank of Punjab (Punjab Bank) was constituted pursuant to the Bank of Punjab Act, 1989 and was given the status of a scheduled bank by the State Bank of Pakistan on September 19, 1994. Punjab Bank is principally engaged in commercial banking and relate

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Poultry trade at a standstill due to bird flu reports

The prevailing bird flu crisis had brought the province's poultry business to a standstill as all poultry markets present a deserted look, causing billions of rupees losses to the stakeholders of the business.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Commercial Banks: THE BANK OF PUNJAB - Year Ended December 31, 2005 (Audited)

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

IGP promoted

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab, Zia-ul-Hassan Khan has been promoted to grade 22. Zia-ul-Hassan has assumed the charge in the grade in accordance with the notification of the Punjab government issued under the orders of Federal Government on Wed

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

'Pakistan and US relations unique in nature'

US Consulate Lahore Political Economic Officer Victoria Taylor said the US and Pakistan were enjoying very warm relations. They would work in collaboration with the LCCI and business community of Lahore to promote the bilateral trade; and a little effort

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices on Thursday (April 27, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Ground breaking of sports complex held

Earth breaking ceremony of Punjab University Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education and PU Sports Complex, was held at Punjab University on Wednesday.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices on Thursday (April 27, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Contractors seek freight subsidy in Trade Policy

All Pakistan Contractors Association (APCA) has urged the government to allow freight subsidy in next trade policy to items shipped in connection with the export of construction services at par with manufactured goods shipped to non-traditional markets.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices on Thursday (April 27, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Pak-US governments asked to show flexibility for materialising BIT

US-Pakistan Business Council on Wednesday said Islamabad and Washington should show flexibility to materialise Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) for encouraging private and public sectors of both the countries to take benefit of each other's potential.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

PPP and PML-N agree on open debate on defence budget in Parliament

Pakistan Peoples' Party and Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) have agreed in principle to allow open debate on defence budget in the Parliament under the proposed 'charter of democracy'.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Despatch of dividend warrants

Dates of despatch of dividend warrants and bonus share certificates.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Orient wins APNS awards for 18th time

M/s Orient Advertising by winning highest business award for the 18th consecutive time, a feat unsurpassed in the history of Pakistan advertising. This year, the agency has won four awards in different categories.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

APNS condoles Naseer Haider's death

Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman, President, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman Shami, Sr Vice President, Inquilab Matri, Vice President, Kazi Asad Abid, Secretary General, Masood Hamid, Joint Secretary and Anwar Farooqui, Finance Secretary.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Communication sector: Pakistan and Iran agree to promote ties

The Federal Minister for Communications Muhammad Shamim Siddiqui - currently in Tehran to attend the 6th ECO Ministerial meeting, called on Iranian Minister for Roads and Transportation Muhammad Rehmati here on Tuesday.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Board meetings in progress

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

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

'Communication links play key role in uplift'

Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Sardar Muhammad Anwar Khan said on Wednesday that communication links including roads played key role in the development of a nation.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Musharraf urges tribesmen to help thwart terrorism

President Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday called upon the tribesmen to help frustrate terrorism and extremism in their areas and maintain peace for development and solidarity of the motherland.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Seminar: government spending less on education

The speakers at a seminar on "Policies and Practices of Education" deplored that the government was spending a huge portion of GDP on civil and military bureaucracy instead of education.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

NWFP-Wapda row hearing put off

The Arbitral Tribunal, constituted by the federal government to resolve the dispute between Wapda and NWFP, will cross-examine witnesses of both parties from June 12 to 17.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Lahore sizzles at 42ºC

Provincial metropolis witnessed the hottest day on Wednesday, as the temperature surged to 42 Celsius degrees. According to meteorological official, the city had to face a long spell of hot and dry weather for the last few days where the temperature was i

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

UNODC starts field workers training

United Nations Office of Drugs Control (UNODC) has started field workers training to explore the causes of drug addiction in the country. Sources said that the training programme is aimed at compiling comprehensive data on addicts for next plan of action.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Companies under suspension

"Under Suspension" Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Chinese investors keen to set up power units

Besides investing in oil and gas exploration, Chinese investors have shown interest in setting up hydropower and wind power units. Talking to newsmen here on Wednesday after the conclusion of second day of Pak-China Energy Forum, PM's Adviser on energy Mu

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Clearing Schedule for T+3 System

Karachi Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+3 System.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

ZTBL sets up 25 zonal offices

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) has established twenty five (25) zonal offices under the new organisational structure of the bank which have become operational and started functioning under the zonal chiefs.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

PTB holds consultation on tobacco marketing

Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB) has held consultation with tobacco growers, dealers and senior officials of tobacco companies to facilitate process of the tobacco marketing.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Funeral prayers

A large number of people attended the funeral prayers of International Advertising Limited CEO and Chairman Syed Naseer Haider at the Defence Phase IV Imambargah on Wednesday.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Duty structure for some steel items almost finalised

The government has almost finalised the duty structure for some steel products to be incorporated in the next fiscal budget, Business Recorder learnt here on Wednesday.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

FPCCI chief to visit Jordan

Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) President Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed will visit Amman, Jordan, from May 9 to 12.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Nokia to set up telecom expertise centre

Nokia, the world's leading mobile manufactures, plans to establish a telecommunication expertise centre in Pakistan to provide services in the region.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

ABL managers awarded

To recognise the performance of the branch managers and their staff, who have shown excellent performance in the first quarter of 2006 in term of their overall deposit growth and achievements of targets in all areas and newly launched deposit schemes in J

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Opposition to raise Cabinet reshuffle, law and order issues

The opposition is expected to raise the issues of Cabinet expansion, continuous price hike, poor law and order situation and Cabinet expansion during the first sitting of the 35th session of the National Assembly on Friday.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Sales tax collectors asked to identify more sectors

Central Board of Revenue (CBR) Chairman M. Abdullah Yusuf on Wednesday directed the sales tax collectors to conduct a sectoral study in the areas of their respective jurisdictions to identify the sectors, which have the potential to pay more taxes.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Sales tax collectors asked to identify more sectors

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Sales tax collectors asked to identify more sectors

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Strategic talks with US begin

The first round of bilateral talks of the strategic dialogue initiative, was held on Wednesday. Pakistan Foreign Office delegation led by Foreign Secretary Riaz Muhammad Khan, which arrived last evening, held bilateral talks with the senior US officials.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Strategic talks with US begin

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Hubco third quarter profits down by 61 percent

The Hub Power Company Ltd (Hubco) has registered a decline of 61 percent in the net profit during the third quarter ended on March 31. The net profit of Hubco stood at Rs 793 million as compared to Rs 1,276 million in the corresponding period of the last

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Hubco third quarter profits down by 61 percent

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Hubco third quarter profits down by 61 percent

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Hubco third quarter profits down by 61 percent

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Cement export to Kabul may resume from next month

The government has decided to restore cement exports to Afghanistan from May 1, along with rebate, despite an estimated shortage of 200,000 tons per month to meet domestic demand.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Cement export to Kabul may resume from next month

The government has decided to restore cement exports to Afghanistan from May 1, along with rebate, despite an estimated shortage of 200,000 tons per month to meet domestic demand.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Cement export to Kabul may resume from next month

The government has decided to restore cement exports to Afghanistan from May 1, along with rebate, despite an estimated shortage of 200,000 tons per month to meet domestic demand.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Cement export to Kabul may resume from next month

The government has decided to restore cement exports to Afghanistan from May 1, along with rebate, despite an estimated shortage of 200,000 tons per month to meet domestic demand.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Cement export to Kabul may resume from next month

The government has decided to restore cement exports to Afghanistan from May 1, along with rebate, despite an estimated shortage of 200,000 tons per month to meet domestic demand.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Currency values in term of Special Drawing Rights

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

US court finds Pak-American guilty of al Qaeda training

A Pakistani-American man was found guilty in a California court on Tuesday of undergoing al Qaeda training just hours after a mistrial was declared in his father's trial in the same case.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

CSIBL arranging Rs 2 billion liquidity

The sponsors of Crescent Standard Investment Bank Limited (CSIBL) have assured its customers that as controlling shareholders they continue to stand behind the bank.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

CSIBL arranging Rs 2 billion liquidity

The sponsors of Crescent Standard Investment Bank Limited (CSIBL) have assured its customers that as controlling shareholders they continue to stand behind the bank.

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (April 26, 2006).

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Pioneer to start producing 4,300 tons cement per day

Pioneer Cement, starting to produce 4,300 tons per day within this week, would help stabilise cement prices in the domestic market. According to industry sources, Pioneer Cement will start producing 4,300 tons cement per day, with the second new line of t

Published 27 Apr, 2006 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 25	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 25	277.73
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 25	154.29
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 25	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 25	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 25	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 22	5,969.34
Nasdaq / Nov 22	18,003.65
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,262.08
Dow Jones / Nov 22	44,296.51
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,322.59
France CAC40 / Nov 22	7,255.01
India Sensex / Nov 25	80,331.40
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 25	38,933.62

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Petrol/Litre / Nov 25	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 25	70.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 25	17,685
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 25	2,664.27
Diesel/Litre / Nov 25	255.14

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 25 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 25 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 25 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 25 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 25 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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