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Print - 2006-11-02
LCCI donates Rs three million to Shalamar Hospital for CT scan

LCCI donates Rs three million to Shalamar Hospital for CT scan

LCCI President Shahid Hassan Sheikh, on behalf of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on Wednesday presented a cheque of Rs 3 million to the chief executive officer Shalamar Hospital Dr Rashid for CT scan machine of the hospital.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Erra releases Rs 415.2 million grant for quake victims

Erra releases Rs 415.2 million grant for quake victims

Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) has released another sum of Rs 415.272 million for vulnerable families of Bagh, Muzaffarabad, Neelum, Poonch, Sudhnoti, Abbottabad, Battagram, Kohistan, Mansehra and Shangla.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Government fails to cope with dengue virus

Government fails to cope with dengue virus

The government has failed to take any concrete measures to cope with the deadly dengue virus, as the number of suspected patients is increasing at an alarming rate. According to the health authorities, so far 2,350 patients with symptoms similar to viral
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 01, 2006).

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Jamaat-i-Islami linked with bombed religious school

Jamaat-i-Islami linked with bombed religious school

Pakistan's military has claimed that the religious school bombed on Monday in the country's tribal region had links with Jamaat-i-Islami (JI). Military officials told journalists on Wednesday that the seminary had all links with al Qaeda no:2 Aiman Al-Zwa
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (November 01, 2006) and for Thursday (November 02, 2006).
Published 02 Nov, 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, November 02, 2006

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Appointment of advisers defended

Appointment of advisers defended

In a joint press statement on Wednesday Senator and Political Secretary to the Chief Minister of Sindh Abdul Ghaffar Qureshi and the newly appointed adviser Kishan Chand Parwani have defended appointment of advisers and expansion in the Sindh Cabinet and
Published 02 Nov, 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, November 02, 2006

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Importers finalise 80,000 tonnes DAP fertiliser deals

Importers finalise 80,000 tonnes DAP fertiliser deals

Local importers of DAP fertiliser have finalised deals for the import of around 80,000 tonnes fertiliser worth nearly $24.64 million in order to ensure its ample supply in the domestic market during Rabi season, trade sources said on Wednesday.
Published 02 Nov, 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, November 02, 2006

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Arbab hints at expansion in cabinet: meets Pir Pagara

Arbab hints at expansion in cabinet: meets Pir Pagara

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim called on the spiritual leader of Hurs, Pir Pagara at the Kingri House on Wednesday and held discussion on political matters relating to Sindh.
Published 02 Nov, 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 (November 01, 2006).

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Karen urges people to reclaim religion from hardliners

Karen urges people to reclaim religion from hardliners

Writer and broadcaster Karen Armstrong has called upon the people to reclaim religion from the hard-liners and terrorists and to practice compassion - the quality of God - so that a peaceful and tolerant society could be developed.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 01, 2006).

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Iran hands over 48 Pakistanis to Levies

Iran hands over 48 Pakistanis to Levies

Iran Border Security Force have arrested 48 Pakistanis on Pak-Iran border and handed them over to Taftan Levies force on Wednesday, Levies sources told APP.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 01, 2006).

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PWD directed to speed up work on KPP projects

PWD directed to speed up work on KPP projects

The Senate standing committee on housing and works has directed Pak PWD to expedite work on schemes being implemented under Khushaal Pakistan Programme in Sindh and NWFP. At a meeting here on Wednesday with Dr Muhammad Ali Brohi in the chair, the committe
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 01, 2006).

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Charles visits quake-hit areas

Charles visits quake-hit areas

Prince Charles on Wednesday visited Neelum valley and other areas devastated by the October 8 earthquake that killed over 73,000 people and expressed shock over the large scale destruction.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Cuba seeks support for ending US economic blockade

Cuba seeks support for ending US economic blockade

Cuba has appealed to Pakistan and international community for support to put an end to the financial, commercial and economic blockade imposed by the United States against it Cuba about four decades back.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
OPIC in February, says Shaukat

OPIC in February, says Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that an Overseas Pakistanis Investment Conference (OPIC) will be held in Islamabad in February 2007, to encourage and facilitate effective participation of the Overseas Pakistanis who are keen to participate in the cou
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: good gain versus dollar in open market

THE RUPEE: good gain versus dollar in open market

Good recovery was seen in the open market on Wednesday as the rupee picked up seven paisa versus the dollar for buying at 60.48 and gained 15 paisa for selling at 60.50 in process of trading, dealers said.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
MMA protest day on November 3

MMA protest day on November 3

Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) will observe a countywide protest day on Friday November 3 to express sentiment against attack on a seminary in Bajour Agency in which 83 children and youth were martyred on Monday.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: good gain versus dollar in open market

THE RUPEE: good gain versus dollar in open market

Good recovery was seen in the open market on Wednesday as the rupee picked up seven paisa versus the dollar for buying at 60.48 and gained 15 paisa for selling at 60.50 in process of trading, dealers said.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Wapda to get foreign expertise for power plants

Wapda to get foreign expertise for power plants

An eight-member delegation of Messrs Korean Electric Power Company (Kepco), headed by the Company Director, Kim Hee Kwang, called on Wapda Chairman Tariq Hamid, here on Wednesday.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Small and cottage industry survey completed

Small and cottage industry survey completed

Provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment, Muhammad Ajmal Cheema has said a comprehensive survey of Small and Cottage Industry throughout the province has been completed. Presiding over a meeting of Punjab Small Industries Co-operation h
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Wednesday (November 01, 2006).

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
FED for cable operators cut to Rs 10

FED for cable operators cut to Rs 10

The federal government has decided to slash federal excise duty (FED) for cable television operators from Rs 25 per connection per month to Rs 10 giving a handsome relief of Rs 15 to them.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
FED for cable operators cut to Rs 10

FED for cable operators cut to Rs 10

The federal government has decided to slash federal excise duty (FED) for cable television operators from Rs 25 per connection per month to Rs 10 giving a handsome relief of Rs 15 to them.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
FED for cable operators cut to Rs 10

FED for cable operators cut to Rs 10

The federal government has decided to slash federal excise duty (FED) for cable television operators from Rs 25 per connection per month to Rs 10 giving a handsome relief of Rs 15 to them.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PTCL seeks more time for MNP implementation

PTCL seeks more time for MNP implementation

The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has sought time for upgrading the system till March 2007 to implement Mobile Number Portability (MNP), Business Recorder learnt on Wednesday.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Presentation

Presentation

Presentation at KSE auditorium (only for members and an authorised employee of the members).

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PTCL seeks more time for MNP implementation

PTCL seeks more time for MNP implementation

The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has sought time for upgrading the system till March 2007 to implement Mobile Number Portability (MNP), Business Recorder learnt on Wednesday.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Cross Transactions

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Wednesday (November 01, 2006).

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PTCL seeks more time for MNP implementation

PTCL seeks more time for MNP implementation

The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has sought time for upgrading the system till March 2007 to implement Mobile Number Portability (MNP), Business Recorder learnt on Wednesday.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NWFP Assembly demands net profit on Ghazi Barotha project

NWFP Assembly demands net profit on Ghazi Barotha project

The NWFP Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution demanding net profit on the power generation project of Ghazi Barotha, and urged the Federal government to refrain from initiating projects creating hatred among the federating units.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

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

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NWFP Assembly demands net profit on Ghazi Barotha project

NWFP Assembly demands net profit on Ghazi Barotha project

The NWFP Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution demanding net profit on the power generation project of Ghazi Barotha, and urged the Federal government to refrain from initiating projects creating hatred among the federating units.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NWFP Assembly demands net profit on Ghazi Barotha project

NWFP Assembly demands net profit on Ghazi Barotha project

The NWFP Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution demanding net profit on the power generation project of Ghazi Barotha, and urged the Federal government to refrain from initiating projects creating hatred among the federating units.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Six escape from Turbat jail after killing two officials

Six escape from Turbat jail after killing two officials

Six prisoners fled from district jail Turbat after killing two jail officials and injuring four others on Wednesday, Balochistan Home Secretary Tariq Ayub told APP. The escaped prisoners included Ghulam Rasool, a notorious drug trafficker, Mohammed Yasin,
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Wednesday (November 01, 2006).

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Six escape from Turbat jail after killing two officials

Six escape from Turbat jail after killing two officials

Six prisoners fled from district jail Turbat after killing two jail officials and injuring four others on Wednesday, Balochistan Home Secretary Tariq Ayub told APP. The escaped prisoners included Ghulam Rasool, a notorious drug trafficker, Mohammed Yasin,
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PIA in trouble: Houston operation also suspended

PIA in trouble: Houston operation also suspended

Facts speak louder than fiction, and the undeniable facts show that the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines, is in deep trouble right now, both operationally and financially.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PIA in trouble: Houston operation also suspended

PIA in trouble: Houston operation also suspended

Facts speak louder than fiction, and the undeniable facts show that the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines, is in deep trouble right now, both operationally and financially.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PIA in trouble: Houston operation also suspended

PIA in trouble: Houston operation also suspended

Facts speak louder than fiction, and the undeniable facts show that the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines, is in deep trouble right now, both operationally and financially.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Malaysia free-trade talks going well: US

Malaysia free-trade talks going well: US

The United States voiced confidence on Wednesday of reaching a deal with Malaysia on the thorny area of government procurement in free-trade talks.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Global air passengers up 5.9 percent this year: IATA

Global air passengers up 5.9 percent this year: IATA

International air passenger traffic grew 5.9 percent over the first nine months of this year compared with the same period in 2005, global industry body IATA (the International Air Transport Association) reported on Wednesday.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
KKI closing rates of currency notes

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Wednesday (November 01, 2006).

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (November 01, 2006).

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bears stage comeback on ISE

Bears stage comeback on ISE

Fresh bearish assault moved the entire ready-board in downward direction at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of trend-setters amid decrease in index.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bears stage comeback on ISE

Bears stage comeback on ISE

Fresh bearish assault moved the entire ready-board in downward direction at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of trend-setters amid decrease in index.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Marsh & McLennan earnings double

Marsh & McLennan earnings double

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc, the world's largest insurance broker by revenue, said on Wednesday that third-quarter earnings more than doubled, helped by cost cuts at its brokerage unit.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Marsh & McLennan earnings double

Marsh & McLennan earnings double

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc, the world's largest insurance broker by revenue, said on Wednesday that third-quarter earnings more than doubled, helped by cost cuts at its brokerage unit.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
LSE registers more losses

LSE registers more losses

The bearish onslaught continued to mar trade activity for the third straight session on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), where equities, led by oil and gas sector, nose-dived bringing the market down by 3.41 percent.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
LSE registers more losses

LSE registers more losses

The bearish onslaught continued to mar trade activity for the third straight session on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), where equities, led by oil and gas sector, nose-dived bringing the market down by 3.41 percent.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
President calls Baloch Jirga on November 8

President calls Baloch Jirga on November 8

President Pervez Musharraf has called Jirga of Baloch tribal chieftains in Islamabad on November 8, what appears to be a riposte to the anti-Establishment pro-Akbar Bugti Baloch Sardars' meeting at Kalat in September.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
President calls Baloch Jirga on November 8

President calls Baloch Jirga on November 8

President Pervez Musharraf has called Jirga of Baloch tribal chieftains in Islamabad on November 8, what appears to be a riposte to the anti-Establishment pro-Akbar Bugti Baloch Sardars' meeting at Kalat in September.
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
MCA starts showing its teeth

MCA starts showing its teeth

The Monopoly Control Authority (MCA), under its new Chairman Khalid A Mirza, has started showing its teeth and started taking action against misdoings by any company. The MCA heard three important cases in Karachi on October 30 and 31 and passed order see
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
MCA starts showing its teeth

MCA starts showing its teeth

The Monopoly Control Authority (MCA), under its new Chairman Khalid A Mirza, has started showing its teeth and started taking action against misdoings by any company. The MCA heard three important cases in Karachi on October 30 and 31 and passed order see
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (November 01, 2006).

Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am
MCA starts showing its teeth

MCA starts showing its teeth

The Monopoly Control Authority (MCA), under its new Chairman Khalid A Mirza, has started showing its teeth and started taking action against misdoings by any company. The MCA heard three important cases in Karachi on October 30 and 31 and passed order see
Published 02 Nov, 2006 12:00am