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Print - 2006-10-05
KSE-100 index gains 150.83 points

KSE-100 index gains 150.83 points

The news of some oil and gas reserves discovery and a positive response on GDRs of OGDCL in international market triggered a rally on the stock market on Wednesday, as a result of which the benchmark KSE-100 index sailed through the 10700 level.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
KSE-100 index gains 150.83 points

KSE-100 index gains 150.83 points

The news of some oil and gas reserves discovery and a positive response on GDRs of OGDCL in international market triggered a rally on the stock market on Wednesday, as a result of which the benchmark KSE-100 index sailed through the 10700 level.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
BRIndex30 gains 83.62 points

BRIndex30 gains 83.62 points

The BRIndex30 opened at 11,325.41 on Wednesday, with a negative gap of 87.18 points and closed at 11,496.21, with a positive change of 83.62 points, or 0.73 percent. It saw intra-day high of 11,496.70 and low of 11,324.10.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
BRIndex30 gains 83.62 points

BRIndex30 gains 83.62 points

The BRIndex30 opened at 11,325.41 on Wednesday, with a negative gap of 87.18 points and closed at 11,496.21, with a positive change of 83.62 points, or 0.73 percent. It saw intra-day high of 11,496.70 and low of 11,324.10.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
TI ranks India as most corrupt country

TI ranks India as most corrupt country

Overseas bribery by companies from the world's export giants is still common, and according to Transparency International 2006 Bribery Payers Index (BPI) survey, India has ranked the most corrupt country in the world.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
TI ranks India as most corrupt country

TI ranks India as most corrupt country

Overseas bribery by companies from the world's export giants is still common, and according to Transparency International 2006 Bribery Payers Index (BPI) survey, India has ranked the most corrupt country in the world.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
TI ranks India as most corrupt country

TI ranks India as most corrupt country

Overseas bribery by companies from the world''s export giants is still common, and according to Transparency International 2006 Bribery Payers Index (BPI) survey, India has ranked the most corrupt country in the world.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Wednesday (October 04, 2006).

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Vast scope for investment in telecom sector: Musharraf

Vast scope for investment in telecom sector: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf said Pakistan has a booming market for telecom industry and there is great scope for investment in this field. He was talking to a delegation of Telenor Mobile Company led by its President and CEO Jon Fredrik Baksaas who
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Vast scope for investment in telecom sector: Musharraf

Vast scope for investment in telecom sector: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf said Pakistan has a booming market for telecom industry and there is great scope for investment in this field. He was talking to a delegation of Telenor Mobile Company led by its President and CEO Jon Fredrik Baksaas who
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

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

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Vast scope for investment in telecom sector: Musharraf

Vast scope for investment in telecom sector: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf said Pakistan has a booming market for telecom industry and there is great scope for investment in this field. He was talking to a delegation of Telenor Mobile Company led by its President and CEO Jon Fredrik Baksaas who
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
LSE index up 100.48 points

LSE index up 100.48 points

Led by major banks and key petroleum scrips, the local share market moved up on Wednesday, mainly on account of late buying, enabling the index to gain 100 points, amid trimming in volume of transactions.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Cross Transactions

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Wednesday (October 04, 2006).

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
LSE index up 100.48 points

LSE index up 100.48 points

Led by major banks and key petroleum scrips, the local share market moved up on Wednesday, mainly on account of late buying, enabling the index to gain 100 points, amid trimming in volume of transactions.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
ISE witnesses broad-based recovery

ISE witnesses broad-based recovery

Equities witnessed broad-based recovery at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bulls dominated the proceedings amid increase in index. ISE Ten index was plus by 64.67 points, as the index moved from 2,613.33 to 2,678.00 points.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
ISE witnesses broad-based recovery

ISE witnesses broad-based recovery

Equities witnessed broad-based recovery at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bulls dominated the proceedings amid increase in index. ISE Ten index was plus by 64.67 points, as the index moved from 2,613.33 to 2,678.00 points.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Ageing equipment, disorder haunt Russia air control

Ageing equipment, disorder haunt Russia air control

Antique equipment, administrative mess and discord among civilian and military services threaten flight safety, Russia's chief air traffic controller said on Tuesday presenting a plan to reform the ailing sector.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
UK opposition leader warns of tough fight for power

UK opposition leader warns of tough fight for power

The leader of Britain's opposition Conservatives set his new, centrist stamp on the party on Wednesday but said it would take hard work to end nine years of rule by Tony Blair's Labour Party.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Financial anomalies in CIIT detected

Financial anomalies in CIIT detected

The Auditor General of Pakistan has pointed out financial irregularities by the management of Comsats Institute of Information Technology (CIIT). The audit report points out that the CIIT management is under the administrative control of the Higher Educat
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Wednesday (October 04, 2006).

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Financial anomalies in CIIT detected

Financial anomalies in CIIT detected

The Auditor General of Pakistan has pointed out financial irregularities by the management of Comsats Institute of Information Technology (CIIT). The audit report points out that the CIIT management is under the administrative control of the Higher Educat
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Financial anomalies in CIIT detected

Financial anomalies in CIIT detected

The Auditor General of Pakistan has pointed out financial irregularities by the management of Comsats Institute of Information Technology (CIIT). The audit report points out that the CIIT management is under the administrative control of the Higher Educat
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Singapore re-emerges as lead investor at SCRAs

Singapore re-emerges as lead investor at SCRAs

Singapore re-emerged as lead investor as non-residents' Special Convertible Rupee Accounts (SCRAs) rose by over $63 million in one day to $171 million on October 3. Singapore alone brought in over $50 million on October 3, its balances under SCRAs rising
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: minor changes in currency values

THE RUPEE: minor changes in currency values

The rupee surrendered its overnight gains in the open market on Wednesday as it shed three paisa versus the dollar for buying and selling at 60.58 and 60.63, dealers said.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Singapore re-emerges as lead investor at SCRAs

Singapore re-emerges as lead investor at SCRAs

Singapore re-emerged as lead investor as non-residents' Special Convertible Rupee Accounts (SCRAs) rose by over $63 million in one day to $171 million on October 3. Singapore alone brought in over $50 million on October 3, its balances under SCRAs rising
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: minor changes in currency values

THE RUPEE: minor changes in currency values

The rupee surrendered its overnight gains in the open market on Wednesday as it shed three paisa versus the dollar for buying and selling at 60.58 and 60.63, dealers said.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Singapore re-emerges as lead investor at SCRAs

Singapore re-emerges as lead investor at SCRAs

Singapore re-emerged as lead investor as non-residents'' Special Convertible Rupee Accounts (SCRAs) rose by over $63 million in one day to $171 million on October 3. Singapore alone brought in over $50 million on October 3, its balances under SCRAs rising
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
New Rs 100, 500 currency notes

New Rs 100, 500 currency notes

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will introduce new currency notes in the denominations of 100 and 500 in the forthcoming month. Talking to private TV channel, States Bank's spokesman, Waseemuddin said that the central bank, in accordance with the government'
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 04, 2006).

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Indian Prime Minister tells Pakistan to prove itself on terror

Indian Prime Minister tells Pakistan to prove itself on terror

Pakistan has to prove it is sincere about working with India to counter terrorism, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said after police accused Islamabad of plotting blasts that killed 186 people in Mumbai. "Pakistan will have to walk the talk," to back up its
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 04, 2006).

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Indian Prime Minister tells Pakistan to prove itself on terror

Indian Prime Minister tells Pakistan to prove itself on terror

Pakistan has to prove it is sincere about working with India to counter terrorism, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said after police accused Islamabad of plotting blasts that killed 186 people in Mumbai. "Pakistan will have to walk the talk," to back up its
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 04, 2006).

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Population and housing data of Punjab UCs

Population and housing data of Punjab UCs

Population Census Organisation, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Statistics Division has prepared a data on some important population and housing characteristics of union councils Punjab to meet the requirement of the Local Government Departments as well
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Four pesticide inspectors suspended

Four pesticide inspectors suspended

Punjab Agriculture Minister, Arshad Khan Lodhi has ordered the suspension of four pesticide inspectors of extension and pest warning wing for failing to take immediate action against an Egyptian company involved in preparation of spurious and expired pest
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Wednesday (October 04, 2006).

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, October 05, 2006

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Cotton differential payment: PCGA team to meet TCP chief on October 6

Cotton differential payment: PCGA team to meet TCP chief on October 6

A Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) delegation, led by its chairman, Suhail Harral, will meet Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) chief on October 6, to sort out outstanding payments of differential on 45,000 bales cotton sold two years back.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, October 05, 2006

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Cotton differential payment: PCGA team to meet TCP chief on October 6

Cotton differential payment: PCGA team to meet TCP chief on October 6

A Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) delegation, led by its chairman, Suhail Harral, will meet Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) chief on October 6, to sort out outstanding payments of differential on 45,000 bales cotton sold two years back.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, October 05, 2006

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Cotton differential payment: PCGA team to meet TCP chief on October 6

Cotton differential payment: PCGA team to meet TCP chief on October 6

A Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) delegation, led by its chairman, Suhail Harral, will meet Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) chief on October 6, to sort out outstanding payments of differential on 45,000 bales cotton sold two years back.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (October 04, 2006) and for Thursday (October 05, 2006).
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
NBR chief lauds CBR's reforms

NBR chief lauds CBR's reforms

Secretary Internal Resources Division and Chairman National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, Muhammad Abdul Karim has appreciated the revenue administration reforms measures of Central Board of Revenue (CBR), and said his country would learn and benefi
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (October 04, 2006).

Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
IEEEP concerned over KESC affairs

IEEEP concerned over KESC affairs

The Institution of Electrical & Electronic Engineers Pakistan (IEEEP) has asked National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to devise regulatory mechanism and performance criteria to check the affairs of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC)
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
President's US visit termed highly successful

President's US visit termed highly successful

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Muhammad Ali Durrani has termed the President's US visit very successful. In an interview with a private TV Channel.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Punjab Assembly adjourned

Punjab Assembly adjourned

Punjab Assembly that commenced its proceedings on Wednesday, was immediately adjourned by the Speaker due to demise of Member Provincial Assembly Zahur Ahmad Daha.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Tariq posted Corps Commander Rawalpindi

Tariq posted Corps Commander Rawalpindi

Lieutenant General Tariq Majid, Chief of General Staff at the General Headquarters has been posted Corps Commander Rawalpindi Corps, while Lieutenant General Salahuddin, Corps Commander Rawalpindi has been posted Chief of General Staff at the General Head
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
'Rs 217 million for canal system improvement'

'Rs 217 million for canal system improvement'

Northern Irrigation Circle, Mardan, would spend an amount of Rs 217 million on improvement and reformation of canal system that included construction and repair of canal patrol roads, bridges, protection walls and restoration of drainage system.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Advocacy body for AIDS control constituted

Advocacy body for AIDS control constituted

NWFP Health Department has constituted Provincial Advocacy Committee for Provincial AIDS Control Programme with MPA Qazi Asad as chairman and MPA Mian Nisar Gul as co-chairman. The committee comprises members from religious leaders, media-men, NGOs and op
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Shaukat to chair Kashmir Council session today

Shaukat to chair Kashmir Council session today

The Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in his capacity as Chairman Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council (AJKC) would chair 39th session (Budget Session 2006-07) of the Council on Thursday at 11:30 am in the Prime Minister's House.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Pesco floats safety plans for consumers

Pesco floats safety plans for consumers

Keeping in view the increase in accidents in houses due to electrocution the Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (Pesco) Wednesday urged the people to adopt all precautionary measures for their safety in order to avoid electrical accidents and shocks.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
NWFP to observe 'Solidarity Day' for quake victims

NWFP to observe 'Solidarity Day' for quake victims

NWFP government has decided to observe 'Youm-e-Istiqamat' (Solidarity Day) on October 8, 2006, in memory of those who lost their lives in last year's earthquake. There will be sounding of siren for one minute from 8:49 am to 8:50 am, to be followed by one
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
PPPP shocked over IDBP scam detection

PPPP shocked over IDBP scam detection

Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Information Secretary Sherry Rehman on Wednesday expressed outrage at the unearthing of yet another scandal involving the Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan (IDBP) and influential names from the governm
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan calls for peaceful solution of Kashmir dispute

Pakistan calls for peaceful solution of Kashmir dispute

Pakistan called for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute, while pointing out that the United Nations Security Council recognised the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Pak-China consultations on arms control issue held

Pak-China consultations on arms control issue held

Pakistan and China held third round of Consultations on Arms Control and Disarmament issues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday. The Chinese delegation was led by Zhang Yan, director general, Arms Control and Disarmament, Ministry of Foreign Affa
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Tariq posted Corps Commander Rawalpindi

Tariq posted Corps Commander Rawalpindi

Lieutenant General Tariq Majid, Chief of General Staff at the General Headquarters has been posted Corps Commander Rawalpindi Corps, while Lieutenant General Salahuddin, Corps Commander Rawalpindi has been posted Chief of General Staff at the General Head
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Polani's to promote PKTCL's Umrah, Haj Travel Takaful

Polani's to promote PKTCL's Umrah, Haj Travel Takaful

Pak-Kuwait Takaful Co Ltd (PKTCL), Pakistan's first Shariah compliant insurance provider has entered into an agreement with Polani's International Pvt Ltd, by virtue of which Polani's will be exclusively promoting sales of PKTCL's Umrah and Haj Travel Tak
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Iftar-dinner

Iftar-dinner

The Sindh Home Advisor Waseem Akhtar is holding an Iftar-dinner today (Thursday) at the Lawns near Pak-Tower in Clifton for the press and electronic media representatives reports UPP correspondent.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Government team to inspect industries after Eid

Government team to inspect industries after Eid

Sindh Minister for Industries, Transport and Labour, Muhammad Adil Siddiqui has said that a government team will start inspections of industrial units after Eid to ensure safety equipment within the units.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Brokerage houses looted

Brokerage houses looted

Some unidentified thieves barged into the offices of two brokerages houses on the 5th floor of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) building and looted cash and important documents here on Tuesday evening.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am
'NWFP committed to promoting Islamic banking'

'NWFP committed to promoting Islamic banking'

NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani said here on Wednesday that the provincial government was committed to promotion of Islamic banking, and added that the Bank of Khyber (BoK) was playing a key role in this regard.
Published 05 Oct, 2006 12:00am