News Archives for Print - 2006-11-12

Opposition boycotts Balochistan panel meeting

The opposition on Saturday boycotted the first meeting of the revived parliamentary subcommittee on Balochistan, saying that it would now be a useless exercise, as the Federation was under serious threat.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Rs 1500 prize bond draw on November 15

The 28th draws of Rs 1,500 prize bond would be held at Sukkur on Wednesday November 15. The first prize would be of Rs two million (1 prize), second prize Rs 600,000 (3 prizes) and third prize Rs 1,5000 (1376 prizes).

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Hailey college orientation programme for MBA on November 13

Punjab University Hailey College of Banking and Finance will hold orientation programme for the students of MBA Executive in Banking and Finance and Insurance and Risk Management on Monday, November 13.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

British Council holds workshop

The British Council held a workshop for educational counsellors here the other day, says a press release on Saturday. The workshop participants were welcomed by Jo Bakowski, Deputy Director of British Council in Pakistan.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Harbanspura occupants to be given proprietary rights soon

On the directive of Chief Minister Punjab, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, the Revenue Department has completed survey of particulars of thousands of occupants of state-land in Harbanspura area and proprietary right documents would soon be issued to them at minim

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Balochistan coaches entranc: issue to be raised with Sindh government, says minister

Balochistan Minister for Transport Mir Habib-ur-Rehman Mohammad Hasni has assured the transporters that the decision of the City Nazim Karachi to ban the entrance of Balochistan coaches to Karachi would be taken up with the Sindh Government.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Friendly states offered expertise in telecom sector

Federal Minister for Information Technology Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Saturday offered to provide expertise and training to several countries in the formulation of policy and regulatory framework.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Man punished for levelling false allegations

Justice Shabbar Raza Rizvi of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday disqualified a person Muhammad Aslam from contesting any election and also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 upon him for levelling false allegations on returning officer.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Chief Justice for quick disposal of ATC pending cases

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday stressed the need for expeditious disposal of pending cases in Anti-Terrorism Courts (ATCs) to eradicate heinous crimes from the society.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

PPP and PML-N to dissolve local bodies if voted to power: NRB

Chairman of National Reconstruction Bureau (NRB) Daniyal Aziz has said that Charter of Democracy has clearly revealed that PPP and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz would dissolve the existing local bodies soon after coming into power and administrators would

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

'Monetary policy not autonomous'

Well-known economist professor Qaisar Bengali has said that the foreign banks were determining the monetary policy of Pakistan. Addressing a seminar on the 'Impacts of privatisation on the economy' here.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Call for dynamic uplift of Punjab farm sector

Punjab Agriculture Minister Arshad Khan Lodhi has said that dynamic development of agriculture sector is the need of hour to keep the country's economy moving forward and ensure food security for ever-increasing population, in addition to exploiting compa

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Stress on Pak-Iran traders interaction

Pakistan and Iran need to have the highest level of bilateral trade if both the nations want to face the fast emerging global challenges. It is high time that the Pakistani business community should join hands with their Iranian counterparts, as this woul

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

PBC to observe token strike on November 13

Punjab Bar Council has announced to observe token strike for one hour on November 13, to express solidarity with the soldiers died in Dargai incident. The bar, in its meeting held with its Vice Chairman Muhammad Azhar Chaudhry in the chair, expressed its

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

SCBA vows to work for supremacy of law

The newly-elected President of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Raja Haq Nawaz Khan has said the Association would continue its efforts towards strengthening independence of judiciary and upholding the rule of law.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

UN approves CDM project in Pakistan

The United Nations has given technical approval for the first-ever 15 million dollar Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project in Pakistan, says an official release issued here on Saturday. The CDM is being installed by Pak-Arab Fertilisers Private Limite

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Carpet exports decline by $14.87 million

Carpet exports have declined by around $14.87 million or 38 percent during the first two months of the current fiscal year mainly due to slowdown in economy in the United States and European region, trade sources said on Saturday.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Carpet exports decline by $14.87 million

Carpet exports have declined by around $14.87 million or 38 percent during the first two months of the current fiscal year mainly due to slowdown in economy in the United States and European region, trade sources said on Saturday.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Carpet exports decline by $14.87 million

Carpet exports have declined by around $14.87 million or 38 percent during the first two months of the current fiscal year mainly due to slowdown in economy in the United States and European region, trade sources said on Saturday.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Tripartite commission meets in Kabul

The tripartite commission comprising senior military representatives from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nato's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan held its 19th plenary session here, on Saturday.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Tripartite commission meets in Kabul

The tripartite commission comprising senior military representatives from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nato's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan held its 19th plenary session here, on Saturday.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

NAB may take over GST scam case

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is likely to hand over the case of Raja Zaraat, head of M/s Bawan Shah Group of Companies, to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to expedite investigation of the multi-million rupees GST scam.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

NAB may take over GST scam case

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is likely to hand over the case of Raja Zaraat, head of M/s Bawan Shah Group of Companies, to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to expedite investigation of the multi-million rupees GST scam.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

NAB may take over GST scam case

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is likely to hand over the case of Raja Zaraat, head of M/s Bawan Shah Group of Companies, to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to expedite investigation of the multi-million rupees GST scam.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

India to press Pakistan to rein militants in peace talks

Curbing terrorism will top the agenda in India's peace talks with Pakistan that were put on hold after July's deadly attacks on commuter trains in Mumbai, Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee said.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

India to press Pakistan to rein militants in peace talks

Curbing terrorism will top the agenda in India's peace talks with Pakistan that were put on hold after July's deadly attacks on commuter trains in Mumbai, Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee said.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Dubai's DP World to invest 1.5 billion pounds in UK port

Dubai Ports World, the third-largest container port operator, said on Saturday it will invest 1.5 billion pounds ($2.87 billion) developing a harbour complex in south-east Britain to plug a capacity shortfall.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Musharraf and Ellahi's visit to Sheikhupura reviewed

Sheikhupura Association of Industry, in its general meeting held on Saturday, reviewed at length the visit of President General Pervez Musharraf to Sheikhupura.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Pak-US strategic talks put off

Pak-US strategic dialogue scheduled to be held on November 6 has been postponed till next year. However, date was not decided in the talks. Reason for the postponement has not been known, however, the Western media term the postponement of visit of US Ass

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Tubrez Asif promoted as AVM

The government has promoted Air Commodore Tubrez Asif to the rank of Air Vice Marshal, a PAF statement said on Saturday. Air Vice Marshal Tubrez Asif was commissioned in Pakistan Air Force on March, 17, 1978 in Flying Branch.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Date for depositing cotton fee extended to November 18

The last date for depositing the Cotton Standardisation Fee on the bales pressed on September 29-30, 2006 and 31 days of the month of October 2006 has been extended from November 10 to 18 as a special case.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Distributors demand zero-rated LPG import

LPG Distributors Association of Pakistan on Saturday demanded zero-rated import of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for provision of cheap, protection of industry and end of the monopoly of producers in the country.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Distributors demand zero-rated LPG import

LPG Distributors Association of Pakistan on Saturday demanded zero-rated import of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for provision of cheap, protection of industry and end of the monopoly of producers in the country.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Distributors demand zero-rated LPG import

LPG Distributors Association of Pakistan on Saturday demanded zero-rated import of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for provision of cheap, protection of industry and end of the monopoly of producers in the country.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Roof collapse kills four

At least four people including two women were killed and 10 others were critically injured when a roof of a house caved in due to rain located at Kohat Road, here on Saturday.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Roof collapse kills four

At least four people including two women were killed and 10 others were critically injured when a roof of a house caved in due to rain located at Kohat Road, here on Saturday.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Removal of hurdles in Indo-Pak trade stressed

President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Liaquat Ahmad Khan on Saturday stressed for the removal of hurdles in the trade and industry sectors between Pakistan and India.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Removal of hurdles in Indo-Pak trade stressed

President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Liaquat Ahmad Khan on Saturday stressed for the removal of hurdles in the trade and industry sectors between Pakistan and India.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Removal of hurdles in Indo-Pak trade stressed

President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Liaquat Ahmad Khan on Saturday stressed for the removal of hurdles in the trade and industry sectors between Pakistan and India.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Mahathir makes rapid recovery

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been moved out of intensive care as he continues to make a speedy recovery from a heart attack, his son said Saturday. "He has progressed tremendously and has been moved to a normal ward in just two day

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Oscar-winning 'Shane' star dies at 87

Oscar-winning actor Jack Palance, one of Hollywood's best-known screen villains who personified evil as a cold-blooded gunslinger in the classic western "Shane," died on Friday at the age of 87, his spokesman said.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Turks bury veteran premier Ecevit amid secularist chants

Thousands of Turks chanted in defence of secularism on Saturday as they buried veteran leader Bulent Ecevit, best known for winning EU candidacy for Turkey and invading Cyprus in a five-decade political career.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Argentina bomb charges a US-Zionist plot: Iran

Iran said on Saturday an international arrest warrant for nine Iranian officials ordered by an Argentinian judge for the bombing of a Jewish centre in Buenos Aires was part of a Zionist, US plot against Iran.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Russia and Iran to work on resumption of six-party talks

Russia and Iran will work on resumption of six-party talks, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Russian news agencies on Saturday after President Vladimir Putin met Iran's nuclear envoy.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Iran vows to hit back if Israel attacks

Iran's armed forces on Saturday vowed to hit back against any military strike after a top Israeli official refused to rule out attacking the Islamic republic over its disputed nuclear programme.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

US and North Korea to meet next week

The United States and North Korea will hold a working-level meeting in New York next week to discuss resumption of six-party talks and US financial sanctions, a Japanese newspaper said Saturday.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

US soldiers become citizens in Veteran's Day ceremony in Iraq

At the end of the brutal eight-year long Iran-Iraq war, Mehdi Ostadhashemi's mother fled with him to the United States to make a new life.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Schools video puts France's Royal under pressure

Leading presidential contender Segolene Royal has angered French teachers, core voters for her Socialist Party, by suggesting they spend more time in schools and less time giving private lessons.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

'Saddam death sentence unlikely to be overruled'

The death penalty sentence against Saddam Hussein will most likely be upheld on appeal, one of his defence lawyers said in a newspaper interview published in Portugal on Saturday.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

President urges nation to fight against terror

President Pervez Musharraf speaking in a public meeting on the occasion of inaugural of Dual carriageway Lahore-Sheikupura-Faisalabad at Sheikupura on Saturday has underlined the importance of fight against terrorism and has called upon the nation to play

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Sunflower oilseed support price raised to Rs 830/40 kg

The All Pakistan Solvent Extractors Association (Apsea) on Saturday announced Rs 80 raise in minimum procurement price of sunflower oilseed for the year 2006-2007, to Rs 830, per 40 kg, from last year''s Rs 750.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Sunflower oilseed support price raised to Rs 830/40 kg

The All Pakistan Solvent Extractors Association (Apsea) on Saturday announced Rs 80 raise in minimum procurement price of sunflower oilseed for the year 2006-2007, to Rs 830, per 40 kg, from last year's Rs 750.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Sunflower oilseed support price raised to Rs 830/40 kg

The All Pakistan Solvent Extractors Association (Apsea) on Saturday announced Rs 80 raise in minimum procurement price of sunflower oilseed for the year 2006-2007, to Rs 830, per 40 kg, from last year's Rs 750.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

CPI, inflation depict decline in October

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in October stood at 8.11 percent against 8.27 percent during October 2005, while inflation during four months (July-October 2006-07) has gone down to 8.35 percent from last year''s 8.55 percent.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

CPI, inflation depict decline in October

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in October stood at 8.11 percent against 8.27 percent during October 2005, while inflation during four months (July-October 2006-07) has gone down to 8.35 percent from last year's 8.55 percent.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

CPI, inflation depict decline in October

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in October stood at 8.11 percent against 8.27 percent during October 2005, while inflation during four months (July-October 2006-07) has gone down to 8.35 percent from last year's 8.55 percent.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Draft signed for Sonda-Jhirk coal power plant

The initial draft about setting up the 300-mw coal fired power plant at Sonda-Jhirk in district Thatta and beginning coal mining in the area was signed here on Thursday by China National Machinery Import and Export Corporation and the Sindh government her

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Draft signed for Sonda-Jhirk coal power plant

The initial draft about setting up the 300-mw coal fired power plant at Sonda-Jhirk in district Thatta and beginning coal mining in the area was signed here on Thursday by China National Machinery Import and Export Corporation and the Sindh government her

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Draft signed for Sonda-Jhirk coal power plant

The initial draft about setting up the 300-mw coal fired power plant at Sonda-Jhirk in district Thatta and beginning coal mining in the area was signed here on Thursday by China National Machinery Import and Export Corporation and the Sindh government her

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

SPI registers 9.67 percent increase

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation year-on-year of 53 daily use items for week ending on November 8, 2006 has shown 9.67 percent increase as compared to the corresponding week of last fiscal.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

SPI registers 9.67 percent increase

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation year-on-year of 53 daily use items for week ending on November 8, 2006 has shown 9.67 percent increase as compared to the corresponding week of last fiscal.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

SPI registers 9.67 percent increase

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation year-on-year of 53 daily use items for week ending on November 8, 2006 has shown 9.67 percent increase as compared to the corresponding week of last fiscal.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Government has managed to revive economy: Musharraf

The present government has managed to revive the economy and maximum efforts have been initiated to boost education sector apart from employing its means to develop human resources through imparting technical education in the country.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Government has managed to revive economy: Musharraf

The present government has managed to revive the economy and maximum efforts have been initiated to boost education sector apart from employing its means to develop human resources through imparting technical education in the country.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Government has managed to revive economy: Musharraf

The present government has managed to revive the economy and maximum efforts have been initiated to boost education sector apart from employing its means to develop human resources through imparting technical education in the country.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Japan gives 422 million yen to upgrade training institute

Japan has extended a grant of 422 million yen to Pakistan for the third phase of the Construction Machinery Training Institute, Islamabad. Communication Secretary Tariq Mahmood, who signed an agreement to this effect with his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Korangi industrial area to be modernised: Mustafa

Karachi City Nazim Mustafa Kamal said here on Saturday that the Korangi industrial area would be made a modern industrial estate of the city and, for this purpose, a huge development program, worth Rs 8 billion had been started for uplift of roads network

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Marble industry objects to FPCCI election list

Chairman, All Pakistan Marble Industries Association, Muhammad Saleem, has filed an objection on Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) primary list of nomination of the general body and managing committee for term 2007-08 for 'B

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

World Bank's MIGA helps promote FDI in Pakistan

Foreign investors interested in opening up businesses in Pakistan can offset potential non-commercial risks to their investments with the help from the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a member of the World Bank Group. That was the key mes

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Al Qaeda may plan Europe transit attacks

Al Qaeda may be planning to attack rail and air travel in Europe - possibly targeting the busy holiday travel season - according to intelligence findings, the "CBS Evening News" reported on Friday.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

US vetoes UN draft criticising Israel's Gaza attack

The United States on Saturday vetoed an Arab-sponsored draft resolution in the UN Security Council that would have condemned Israel's deadly attack in the Gaza Strip, calling the text "unbalanced" and "biased" against the Jewish state.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Gunmen kill 28 in Iraq

Insurgents killed 28 people in Iraq on Saturday, including 23 in Baghdad, security sources said. Gunmen killed 12 people and kidnapped dozens more when they ambushed three minibuses south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Saturday, a security source told AF

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Gunmen kill 28 in Iraq

Insurgents killed 28 people in Iraq on Saturday, including 23 in Baghdad, security sources said. Gunmen killed 12 people and kidnapped dozens more when they ambushed three minibuses south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Saturday, a security source told AF

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Task force of Pakistanis working on Wall Street set up: Shaukat seeks long-term investment

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has constituted a task force of Pakistani nationals working on Wall Street for attracting investment from hedge funds, private equity, venture capital and other fund management into Pakistan.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Task force of Pakistanis working on Wall Street set up: Shaukat seeks long-term investment

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has constituted a task force of Pakistani nationals working on Wall Street for attracting investment from hedge funds, private equity, venture capital and other fund management into Pakistan.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Task force of Pakistanis working on Wall Street set up: Shaukat seeks long-term investment

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has constituted a task force of Pakistani nationals working on Wall Street for attracting investment from hedge funds, private equity, venture capital and other fund management into Pakistan.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

New refund system for small amounts devised

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has devised a new simplified system for the payment of sales tax refund on packing material, expediting claims involving small amount.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

New refund system for small amounts devised

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has devised a new simplified system for the payment of sales tax refund on packing material, expediting claims involving small amount.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

New refund system for small amounts devised

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has devised a new simplified system for the payment of sales tax refund on packing material, expediting claims involving small amount.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Equipment/material import: CBR to give IPP-like relief to KMTP

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is likely to charge minimum 5 percent customs duty, one percent withholding tax and zero-percent sales tax and income tax on import of equipment/material for the Karachi Mass Transit Trade Project.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Equipment/material import: CBR to give IPP-like relief to KMTP

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is likely to charge minimum 5 percent customs duty, one percent withholding tax and zero-percent sales tax and income tax on import of equipment/material for the Karachi Mass Transit Trade Project.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Equipment/material import: CBR to give IPP-like relief to KMTP

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is likely to charge minimum 5 percent customs duty, one percent withholding tax and zero-percent sales tax and income tax on import of equipment/material for the Karachi Mass Transit Trade Project.

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Ordinance promulgated

President General Prevez Musharraf has promulgated an ordinance to provide for the establishment of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan. The ordinance called the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan Ordinance, 2006 and promulgated on November 8, ex

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Ordinance promulgated

President General Prevez Musharraf has promulgated an ordinance to provide for the establishment of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan. The ordinance called the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan Ordinance, 2006 and promulgated on November 8, ex

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Ordinance promulgated

President General Prevez Musharraf has promulgated an ordinance to provide for the establishment of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan. The ordinance called the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan Ordinance, 2006 and promulgated on November 8, ex

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Ordinance promulgated

President General Prevez Musharraf has promulgated an ordinance to provide for the establishment of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan. The ordinance called the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan Ordinance, 2006 and promulgated on November 8, ex

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Five-year uplift plan for Pakistan: Chinese advance team due on November 16

A Chinese advance team will reaching Islamabad on November 16 on three-day visit to finalise, before the scheduled visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao with a huge private sector delegation, a ''five-year development plan'' for Pakistan, official sources

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Five-year uplift plan for Pakistan: Chinese advance team due on November 16

A Chinese advance team will reaching Islamabad on November 16 on three-day visit to finalise, before the scheduled visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao with a huge private sector delegation, a 'five-year development plan' for Pakistan, official sources to

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Five-year uplift plan for Pakistan: Chinese advance team due on November 16

A Chinese advance team will reaching Islamabad on November 16 on three-day visit to finalise, before the scheduled visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao with a huge private sector delegation, a 'five-year development plan' for Pakistan, official sources to

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (November 11, 2006).

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (November 11, 2006).

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (November 11, 2006).

Published 12 Nov, 2006 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 5	277.92
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 5	277.72
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 5	152.45
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 5	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 5	1.30
Euro to USD / Nov 5	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 4	5,712.69
Nasdaq / Nov 4	18,179.98
Dow Jones / Nov 4	41,794.60
India Sensex / Nov 5	78,731.05
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 5	38,537.29
Hang Seng / Nov 5	20,865.77
FTSE 100 / Nov 5	8,191.31
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 5	19,121.64

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 5	71.49
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 5	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 5	242,798
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 5	2,732.66
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 5	69.95
Petrol/Litre / Nov 6	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 6 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 6 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 6 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 6 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 6 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 6 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 6 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 6 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 6 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 6 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 6 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 6 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 6 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 6 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 6 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 6 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Nov 6 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Nov 6 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 6 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 6 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Nov 6 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 6 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 6 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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