News Archives for Print - 2006-08-16

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

Monday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Israeli forces began leaving parts of south Lebanon on Tuesday as a UN truce largely held for a second day and the Lebanese army prepared to move south. Tens of thousands of refugees who had fled the month-long war between Israel and Hizbollah headed home

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

China raises targets for 2010 grain imports

China could accept grain imports of about 10 percent of the country's needs by the end of the decade, an official at a government-linked think tank said, indicating central planners are gradually revising self-sufficiency targets.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Israel begins withdrawal

Israeli forces began leaving parts of south Lebanon on Tuesday as a UN truce largely held for a second day and the Lebanese army prepared to move south. Tens of thousands of refugees who had fled the month-long war between Israel and Hizbollah headed home

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

London coffee falls

London robusta coffee futures ended down on profit-taking by speculators on Monday following the market's recent surge to a 6-1/2-year high, dealers said. The benchmark November closed down $44, or 3.2 percent, at $1,345 a tonne after trading between $1,3

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Pakistani envoy escapes blast in Colombo

Pakistan's top envoy escaped a mine blast which killed seven people in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Monday as Tamil Tiger rebels accused Sri Lanka of bombing an orphanage and killing 61 children.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Gold falls on weaker oil

Gold fell nearly one percent on Monday as investors abandoned trading positions on weaker oil and a UN-brokered truce that went into effect to end five weeks of fighting in the Middle East.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Pakistani envoy escapes blast in Colombo

Pakistan's top envoy escaped a mine blast which killed seven people in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Monday as Tamil Tiger rebels accused Sri Lanka of bombing an orphanage and killing 61 children.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

MGE wheat falls to eight-week lows

Spring wheat futures at the Minneapolis Grain Exchange fell to eight-week lows on Monday on continued long liquidation following the USA's bearish wheat production estimates last week, traders said.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Commodore Turowicz's services recalled

The inauguration ceremony of a memorial in Pakistan Air Force (PAF) museum in remembrance of service rendered by PAF Air Commodore Wladyslaw Turowicz was held here on Monday. According to a press release issued by the Consulate General of the Republic of

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

New York coffee slides to two-week low

US front-month arabica coffee futures slumped more than 3 percent to a two-week low on Monday, with fund selling knocking the market down for the third consecutive session, market sources said.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

POL prices kept unchanged

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Tuesday announced that the prices of petroleum products for next fortnight effective August 31 will remain unchanged, a private TV channel reported.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

London cocoa drops

London cocoa futures ended down on speculative selling on Monday, cancelling out market gains made in recent sessions, dealers said. The most-active December contract ended down 16 pounds, or 1.8 percent, at 879 pounds a tonne after trading between 898 an

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

PTA causes huge financial losses to exchequer: audit report presented in National Assembly

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), defying the directives of Finance Division, caused huge financial damage to the national exchequer, the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) pointed out in the audit report.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Low business on grain market

Firmer trend was witnessed on the grain market on Tuesday as most of the commodities held their weekend levels in low business volume, dealers said. On the cereals side, wheat Mexipak both old and new type gained Rs 10 to Rs 1150-1165, they said.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

PTA causes huge financial losses to exchequer: audit report presented in National Assembly

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), defying the directives of Finance Division, caused huge financial damage to the national exchequer, the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) pointed out in the audit report.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Spot rate lowered in thin business on cotton market

Spot rate was lower modestly on the cotton market on Tuesday as the mills were not ready to pay price higher than their psychological levels, dealers said. The official spot rate was lower by Rs 25 to Rs 2450, without upcountry expenses.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

PTA causes huge financial losses to exchequer: audit report presented in National Assembly

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), defying the directives of Finance Division, caused huge financial damage to the national exchequer, the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) pointed out in the audit report.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Oil cake market rates

Modest business was seen on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Tuesday as buyers stuck some deals as the markets reopened, dealers said. The August vaida commenced at Rs 644.00 and closing was seen at the same level, they said.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Missing traders fraud: SOP for new tax law shortly

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will shortly issue Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for implementing a new law--Missing Traders Fraud--under which all partners in the supply chain would be jointly liable to deposit the unpaid amount of tax not paid a

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

CBOT wheat futures lower

Wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade settled mostly lower on Monday on technical selling, but late short-covering lifted prices up from session lows, traders said.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Missing traders fraud: SOP for new tax law shortly

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will shortly issue Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for implementing a new law--Missing Traders Fraud--under which all partners in the supply chain would be jointly liable to deposit the unpaid amount of tax not paid a

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

FOB Gulf corn and soyabean export premiums rise

US FOB Gulf corn and soyabean export premiums rose on Monday as traders expected recent falls in futures prices to spur fresh demand, traders said. China may have bought more US soyabeans last week than traders initially thought. Traders believe China bou

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Missing traders fraud: SOP for new tax law shortly

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will shortly issue Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for implementing a new law--Missing Traders Fraud--under which all partners in the supply chain would be jointly liable to deposit the unpaid amount of tax not paid a

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

US Midwest corn firm, soyabean mixed

Corn spot basis bids were steady to higher around the US Midwest on Tuesday as country movement was slow, but soyabean bids were mixed amid some scattered selling in the western Corn Belt, merchants said.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Bears dominate capital market

The political issues and profit taking in the blue scrips on Tuesday kept the bulls from staging a comeback, and the slide in the shares market continued unabated, the KSE-100 index plummeting another 89 points to close at 10317.41 points level.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Plastic mouldings rise on Jodia Bazar

The trading in plastic mouldings ended up on Tuesday in Jodia Bazar. The following variations were noted. Hdpe (Film) (Per lb) - Saudia 952 ended up by Rs 9.50 at Rs 58, Mobil closed higher by Rs 10 at Rs 58 and TR144 closed up by Rs 10 at Rs 58.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Bears dominate capital market

The political issues and profit taking in the blue scrips on Tuesday kept the bulls from staging a comeback, and the slide in the shares market continued unabated, the KSE-100 index plummeting another 89 points to close at 10317.41 points level.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

UK wheat quality seems similar to 2005

The quality of UK wheat this year, most of which has been collected in southern growing areas, appears to be similar to 2005, farmers' co-operative Grainfarmers said on Tuesday.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Bears dominate capital market

The political issues and profit taking in the blue scrips on Tuesday kept the bulls from staging a comeback, and the slide in the shares market continued unabated, the KSE-100 index plummeting another 89 points to close at 10317.41 points level.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

India rolls back palm oil base price increases

The Indian government has rolled back the increases in base import prices for most palm products but kept the price of soyabean oil unchanged. The government issued the latest prices late on Monday but it did not give reasons for the roll back.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

BRIndex30 sheds 133.84 points

On Tuesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 10,981.23 with a positive gap of 36.21 points closing at 10,811.18 with a negative change of -133.84 or -1.22 percent. The intra-day high and low were 10,986.43 and 10,785.86, respectively.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Corn falls to fresh 4-1/2-month lows

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade fell to new contract lows and fresh 4-1/2 month lows on Monday on spillover selling by funds after last week's bearish USDA August crop production report, traders said.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

BRIndex30 sheds 133.84 points

On Tuesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 10,981.23 with a positive gap of 36.21 points closing at 10,811.18 with a negative change of -133.84 or -1.22 percent. The intra-day high and low were 10,986.43 and 10,785.86, respectively.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Chinese aluminium producers seek higher rebates

Chinese producers are lobbying Beijing to keep higher tax rebates on exports of semi-finished aluminium products as lower rebates would raise costs and hurt their investment, industry officials said on Tuesday.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Private agencies to trace tax defaulters

The government has decided to hire private investigating agencies to ensure recovery of taxes from defaulters in 2006-07. Sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has taken the decision on failure of field format

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 63,349 tonnes of cargo including 60,768 tonnes import, 2,581 tonnes export cargo and 1,982 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Tuesday.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Private agencies to trace tax defaulters

The government has decided to hire private investigating agencies to ensure recovery of taxes from defaulters in 2006-07. Sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has taken the decision on failure of field format

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

South African maize exports up

South African maize prices rebounded on Tuesday in response to a weaker rand, while data showed exports were up just slightly last week. The main December white maize contract rose just over one percent to 1,381 rand a tonne, clawing back some of its stee

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Private agencies to trace tax defaulters

The government has decided to hire private investigating agencies to ensure recovery of taxes from defaulters in 2006-07. Sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has taken the decision on failure of field format

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

HRW wheat sales stay light

US hard red winter wheat markets were quiet Monday with little wheat being sold and a few elevators not bidding because they are full, dealers said.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Another letter urges Musharraf to step down

A former prime minister, two ex-speakers, a deputy speaker, two former chief justices of Pakistan, an ex-governor and a former chief minister jointly called upon President Pervez Musharraf to step down, "so that Pakistan survives".

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Aaj TV - Wednesday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Another letter urges Musharraf to step down

A former prime minister, two ex-speakers, a deputy speaker, two former chief justices of Pakistan, an ex-governor and a former chief minister jointly called upon President Pervez Musharraf to step down, "so that Pakistan survives".

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Oil sector leads LSE decline

Led by oil sector, equities registered losses on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) amid sluggish trading trend due mainly to lack of interest on the part of institutions and investors. The LSE-25 index shed 64.99 points, moving down to 4486.73 points agains

Published 16 Aug, 2006 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 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Oil sector leads LSE decline

Led by oil sector, equities registered losses on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) amid sluggish trading trend due mainly to lack of interest on the part of institutions and investors. The LSE-25 index shed 64.99 points, moving down to 4486.73 points agains

Published 16 Aug, 2006 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 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Bears tighten grip on ISE

Bears strengthened their positions at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where major players and short-term margin hunters adopted cautious approach on the first trading day of the week amid decrease index.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Bears tighten grip on ISE

Bears strengthened their positions at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where major players and short-term margin hunters adopted cautious approach on the first trading day of the week amid decrease index.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Top Muslim policeman slams UK 'terror profile' plan

A top British Muslim policeman has warned that any moves to "terror profile" airline passengers would create a new offence - "travelling whilst Asian".

Published 16 Aug, 2006 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 Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Police may seek 'instant justice' street powers

Police chiefs may ask the government for new powers to dispense "instant justice" on the streets without bringing suspects to court, a police body said on Tuesday. It would be the modern equivalent of the "clip round the ear from the local bobby" to help

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

China limits diversified investments by big SOEs

China has told big state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that no more than 10 percent of their investments may be outside their core business, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Tuesday.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

US corporate debt sales could surge in September

US companies may sell as much as $80 billion of debt in September, nearly 30 percent more than year-ago volumes, after a pause in the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes made investors more comfortable with credit risk.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 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 Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

US corporate debt sales could surge in September

US companies may sell as much as $80 billion of debt in September, nearly 30 percent more than year-ago volumes, after a pause in the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes made investors more comfortable with credit risk.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 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 Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

CBR old tax record disposal to be expedited

The disposal process of old tax record is very slow at CBR Headquarters, it is learnt. Sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday that CBR Members are not taking this exercise seriously despite repeated directives of the Administration Wing. The exe

Published 16 Aug, 2006 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 Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Ukraine GDP growth quickens to 5.5 percent in January-July

Ukraine's gross domestic product growth accelerated to 5.5 percent in the first seven months of the year compared with a rise of 3.7 percent in the same period a year ago, the State Statistics Committee said on Tuesday.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Sri Lankan SEC team visits ISE

A delegation of Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka visited the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) to have first hand knowledge of the capital market reforms in Pakistan. The delegation included SEC Chairman Gamini Wickramasinghe and SEC Director

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

27 Taliban fighters nabbed

Pakistani authorities on Tuesday arrested a group of 27 suspected Taliban fighters after a raid on a private hospital in Quetta, police said. Ten wounded Taliban and 17 uninjured militants were arrested from the private Al-Khair hospital in Quetta, police

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

27 Taliban fighters nabbed

Pakistani authorities on Tuesday arrested a group of 27 suspected Taliban fighters after a raid on a private hospital in Quetta, police said. Ten wounded Taliban and 17 uninjured militants were arrested from the private Al-Khair hospital in Quetta, police

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

President expresses commitment to judiciary's independence

President Pervez Musharraf on Monday expressed his strong commitment to the independence of judiciary in Pakistan and said the government is resolved to provide an enabling environment for dispensation of speedy justice for all.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Prime Minister for adherence to unity, faith and discipline

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday urged the young generation to adhere to the golden words of unity, faith and discipline of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah to transform Pakistan into a modern, progressive country.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Super-fast train between Rawalpindi and Karachi: Shaukat launches 'Buraq Express'

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that for the first time in the history Pakistan has been strong in defence, economy, and politically democratically.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

No-confidence motion to fail badly: Jatoi

The Federal Minister for Water and Power, Liaquat Ali Jatoi has said that no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz would fail badly because government enjoys enough majority in the Parliament.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

'Countrywide fingerprinting facility soon'

Federal Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Sherpao, talking to a private TV news channel, has stated that the entire country will soon have fingerprinting facility. He said the government was taking measures to improve performance and efficiency of the police,

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

'Medical equipment exempted from taxes'

Federal Health Minister Nasir Ahmed Khan has said the government has exempted the medical and surgical equipment from taxes to facilitate private sector for providing better health facilities to the people.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Treasury bills auction today

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has invited tenders separately for Rs 10 billion three-month, six-month and one-year Treasury Bills for August 16, 2006. The tender will be opened at 11:30 hours on Wednesday, August 16, 2006. Result will be announced the

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

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

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Treasury bills auction today

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has invited tenders separately for Rs 10 billion three-month, six-month and one-year Treasury Bills for August 16, 2006. The tender will be opened at 11:30 hours on Wednesday, August 16, 2006. Result will be announced the

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Substantial amount being spent on Lahore historical places: Elahi

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that provincial government was spending a substantial amount to take care of historical places and cultural heritage of Lahore. Addressing a function at Lahore Fort on Tuesday.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Pakistan Economic Indicators

Pakistan economic indicators - August 15, 2006.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

PTCL team meets Ibad

Sindh governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has expressed the hope that PTCL would continue to provide best telecom facilities to its customers and there is a dire need of a comparatively good telecom package for customers.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Sugar & Allied Industries: DEWAN SUGAR MILLS LIMITED - Year Ended September 30, 2005 (Audited)

Dewan Sugar Mills Limited (Dewan Sugar) is a public limited company incorporated on June 27, 1982 under the Companies Act, 1913 (now the Companies Ordinance, 1984) and its shares are listed on Karachi and Lahore Stock Exchanges in Pakistan.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

'Kalabagh dam must for country's prosperity'

Governor Punjab, Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has said that construction of Kalabagh dam is a must for the progress of the country and prosperity of its people. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the 500-KV grid station which completed wi

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Sugar & Allied Industries: DEWAN SUGAR MILLS LIMITED - Year Ended September 30, 2005 (Audited)

Dewan Sugar Mills Limited (Dewan Sugar) is a public limited company incorporated on June 27, 1982 under the Companies Act, 1913 (now the Companies Ordinance, 1984) and its shares are listed on Karachi and Lahore Stock Exchanges in Pakistan.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

THE RUPEE: no major variation

The rupee did not move sharply versus the dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday for buying and selling at 60.30 and 60.32, respectively.

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (August 15, 2006).

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

British Council offers 30 scholarships

British Council is offering 30 scholarships to Pakistanis with Master degree for ten fields of studies mentioning business administration, economics, gender studies, human rights, international relations, law, management, media studies, public administrat

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Three more arrested for Turabi killing

The Anti-violence Crime Cell (AVCC) on Tuesday arrested three more persons, allegedly involved in the assassination of Allama Hasan Turabi. DSP Khurram Waris of AVCC said that the Cell on a tip-off conducted a raid at a place on Nishtar Road under the jur

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Tariq hoists national flag at Wapda House

Wapda officers and employees, all over the country, celebrated the Independence Day of Pakistan in a graceful manner on Monday. The day dawned with special prayers for integrity, solidarity and progress of Pakistan after Fajr prayer in the mosques of Wapd

Published 16 Aug, 2006 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 30	278.97
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 30	278.77
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 30	154.56
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 30	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 30	1.24
Euro to USD / Jan 30	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 29	6,039.31
Nasdaq / Jan 29	19,632.32
Hang Seng / Jan 29	20,225.11
Dow Jones / Jan 29	44,713.52
India Sensex / Jan 30	76,776.38
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 30	39,467.47
FTSE 100 / Jan 30	8,567.71
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 30	21,655.86

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 29	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 29	247,513
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 30	72.66
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 30	2,759.76
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 30	66.57
Petrol/Litre / Jan 31	256.13

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd / Jan 30 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	9.08 ▲ 1 (12.38%)
Kohinoor Ind. / Jan 30 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	9.26 ▲ 1 (12.11%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Jan 30 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	2.52 ▲ 0.23 (10.04%)
Redco Textile / Jan 30 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	21.97 ▲ 2 (10.02%)
Sana Ind / Jan 30 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	28.77 ▲ 2.62 (10.02%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Jan 30 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	14.29 ▲ 1.3 (10.01%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jan 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	17.48 ▲ 1.59 (10.01%)
Ahmad Hassan / Jan 30 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	59.90 ▲ 5.45 (10.01%)
Atlas Honda Ltd / Jan 30 Atlas Honda Limited(ATLH)	873.29 ▲ 79.39 (10%)

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 30 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	6.91 ▼ -0.97 (-12.31%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 30 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.21 ▼ -0.68 (-11.54%)
National Silk / Jan 30 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	45.35 ▼ -5.04 (-10%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 30 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	55.40 ▼ -6.15 (-9.99%)
Kohat Textile / Jan 30 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	32 ▼ -3.13 (-8.91%)
Hussain Industries / Jan 30 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	26.41 ▼ -2.45 (-8.49%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jan 30 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	13.60 ▼ -1.14 (-7.73%)
JS Investments / Jan 30 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	21.02 ▼ -1.74 (-7.64%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 30 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.13 ▼ -0.67 (-6.84%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Jan 30 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	48,078,930 ▲ 2.48
Waves Home Appliances / Jan 30 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	33,126,010 ▲ 1.16
Bank Makramah / Jan 30 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	31,438,642 ▲ 0.23
Cnergyico PK / Jan 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,197,761 ▲ 0.13
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 30 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	29,670,310 ▲ 0.13
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 30 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	25,413,292 ▲ 2.73
Dewan Motors / Jan 30 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	24,726,221 ▼ -1.63
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	20,794,723 ▲ 0.02
Fauji Cement / Jan 30 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	13,308,955 ▲ 0.1

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