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Print - 2006-11-16
Women given due rights: Musharraf

Women given due rights: Musharraf

The passage of Women Protection Bill by the National Assembly has empowered the women and given them their due rights in the society as clause of Zina and its punishment in Hadood Ordinance was not in conformity with the Islamic injunctions, said Presiden
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher in currency market

THE RUPEE: dollar higher in currency market

Weakness prevailed in the currency market on Wednesday as the rupee drifted lower due to strong demand for dollars, dealers said. In the open market the rupee shed two paisa versus dollar for buying at 60.70 and lost seven paisa for selling at 60.80, they
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Women given due rights: Musharraf

Women given due rights: Musharraf

The passage of Women Protection Bill by the National Assembly has empowered the women and given them their due rights in the society as clause of Zina and its punishment in Hadood Ordinance was not in conformity with the Islamic injunctions, said Presiden
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher in currency market

THE RUPEE: dollar higher in currency market

Weakness prevailed in the currency market on Wednesday as the rupee drifted lower due to strong demand for dollars, dealers said. In the open market the rupee shed two paisa versus dollar for buying at 60.70 and lost seven paisa for selling at 60.80, they
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NGOs to stage anti-Hasba Bill protest

NGOs to stage anti-Hasba Bill protest

The Alliance for Protection of Human Rights (APHR), a league of eight civil society organisations, will stage a protest demo against the passage of the Hasba Bill in front of the NWFP Assembly building at 10:00am on Thursday.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Alleged murderer arrested

Alleged murderer arrested

Rawalpindi Police have arrested one Zaheer, the alleged killer of three; Sajid Habib, his wife and his 18-month daughter in Khurram Colony, Sadiqabad.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Setting up of toll plazas in Peshawar decried

Setting up of toll plazas in Peshawar decried

The Peshawar Security Council, an organisation, has representation of traders, labour unions, political workers and social organisations of the city here on Wednesday vowed to resist the establishment of proposed toll plaza on entry points to the provinci
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Wednesday (November 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Most Punjab sugar mills miss crushing deadline

Most Punjab sugar mills miss crushing deadline

The sugar mills in Punjab with an exception of one or two have missed the deadline of November 15, for the start of crushing season 2006-07. The mills owners are intentionally delaying the crushing to take it close to December when in their views sugarcan
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Most Punjab sugar mills miss crushing deadline

Most Punjab sugar mills miss crushing deadline

The sugar mills in Punjab with an exception of one or two have missed the deadline of November 15, for the start of crushing season 2006-07. The mills owners are intentionally delaying the crushing to take it close to December when in their views sugarcan
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Most Punjab sugar mills miss crushing deadline

Most Punjab sugar mills miss crushing deadline

The sugar mills in Punjab with an exception of one or two have missed the deadline of November 15, for the start of crushing season 2006-07. The mills owners are intentionally delaying the crushing to take it close to December when in their views sugarcan
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Six US troops killed

Six US troops killed

Insurgents have killed six US troops in Iraq, including three US marines and a soldier in the restive western province of Al-Anbar, the military said Wednesday.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Six US troops killed

Six US troops killed

Insurgents have killed six US troops in Iraq, including three US marines and a soldier in the restive western province of Al-Anbar, the military said Wednesday.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
POL prices unchanged

POL prices unchanged

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has notified that the maximum ex-depot sale prices, effective from November 16, of the following products, will remain unchanged. The price determination has been carried out by Ogra in accordance with the formu
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Wednesday (November 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
POL prices unchanged

POL prices unchanged

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has notified that the maximum ex-depot sale prices, effective from November 16, of the following products, will remain unchanged. The price determination has been carried out by Ogra in accordance with the formu
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
POL prices unchanged

POL prices unchanged

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has notified that the maximum ex-depot sale prices, effective from November 16, of the following products, will remain unchanged. The price determination has been carried out by Ogra in accordance with the formu
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Islamabad and Rawalpindi to get water from Ghazi-Barotha

Islamabad and Rawalpindi to get water from Ghazi-Barotha

Without removing the apprehensions of Indus River System Authority (Irsa) and concerned provinces, the federal government has decided to supply water from Ghazi-Barotha to Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Mobilink completes $250 million bond offering

Mobilink completes $250 million bond offering

Mobilink, Pakistan's market leader in cellular communication services with more 20 million customers and part of the Orascom Telecom group, announced on Wednesday that its GSM mobile services operation had successfully priced and placed $250 million of se
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Mobilink completes $250 million bond offering

Mobilink completes $250 million bond offering

Mobilink, Pakistan's market leader in cellular communication services with more 20 million customers and part of the Orascom Telecom group, announced on Wednesday that its GSM mobile services operation had successfully priced and placed $250 million of se
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Gur production causing cane scarcity: PSMA

Gur production causing cane scarcity: PSMA

Despite offering higher prices to the growers for this cane crushing season, millers are receiving less cane either at mill''s gate or prescribed purchasing centres in Sindh and NWFP, sources in the ministry and industry told Business Recorder on W
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Gur production causing cane scarcity: PSMA

Gur production causing cane scarcity: PSMA

Despite offering higher prices to the growers for this cane crushing season, millers are receiving less cane either at mill's gate or prescribed purchasing centres in Sindh and NWFP, sources in the ministry and industry told Business Recorder on We
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Gur production causing cane scarcity: PSMA

Gur production causing cane scarcity: PSMA

Despite offering higher prices to the growers for this cane crushing season, millers are receiving less cane either at mill's gate or prescribed purchasing centres in Sindh and NWFP, sources in the ministry and industry told Business Recorder on We
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Interpol approached to arrest Bawan Shah's partner

Interpol approached to arrest Bawan Shah's partner

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has approached the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) to arrest partner of the Bawan Shah Group, who is likely to be hiding in Dubai. The CBR spokesman on Wednesday hinted at the possibility of involve
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US general optimistic US can stabilise Iraq

US general optimistic US can stabilise Iraq

The top US general in the Middle East on Wednesday said he was optimistic US forces could stabilise Iraq but warned that failure could embolden Iran and al Qaeda. "The changing security challenges in Iraq require changes to our own approach to achieve sta
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Insurgents kill more than 20 in Iraq

Insurgents kill more than 20 in Iraq

Insurgents killed at least 22 people across Iraq on Wednesday, including 15 in two car bombings in the capital, security officials said. Twelve people were killed in a car bomb blast at a Baghdad petrol station which wounded dozens of others.
Published 16 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 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Insurgents kill more than 20 in Iraq

Insurgents kill more than 20 in Iraq

Insurgents killed at least 22 people across Iraq on Wednesday, including 15 in two car bombings in the capital, security officials said. Twelve people were killed in a car bomb blast at a Baghdad petrol station which wounded dozens of others.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (November 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
ISE index loses 17.56 points

ISE index loses 17.56 points

Bears snatched the floor from the bulls at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where selling-pressure intensified in hot favourite amid decrease in index. The ISE-10 index showed a decrease of 17.56 points as it moved from 2,751.73 to 2,734.17 points.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
ISE index loses 17.56 points

ISE index loses 17.56 points

Bears snatched the floor from the bulls at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where selling-pressure intensified in hot favourite amid decrease in index. The ISE-10 index showed a decrease of 17.56 points as it moved from 2,751.73 to 2,734.17 points.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
LSE under pressure

LSE under pressure

Share prices came under pressure again on Wednesday, as pressure emerged in key banks and petroleum scrips following profit-taking, leading the market to undergo a net loss of 1.10 percent. The LSE-25 index fell to Rs 4,520.28 points from 4,570.95 of Tues
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
LSE under pressure

LSE under pressure

Share prices came under pressure again on Wednesday, as pressure emerged in key banks and petroleum scrips following profit-taking, leading the market to undergo a net loss of 1.10 percent. The LSE-25 index fell to Rs 4,520.28 points from 4,570.95 of Tues
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
BRIndex30 registers marginal gain

BRIndex30 registers marginal gain

The BRIndex30 opened at 11,386.01 with a positive gap of 71.32 points on Wednesday and closed at 11,315.76, registered an upward change of 1.07 points, or 0.01 percent, with the intra-day high of 11,523.68 and low of 11,299.06.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
BRIndex30 registers marginal gain

BRIndex30 registers marginal gain

The BRIndex30 opened at 11,386.01 with a positive gap of 71.32 points on Wednesday and closed at 11,315.76, registered an upward change of 1.07 points, or 0.01 percent, with the intra-day high of 11,523.68 and low of 11,299.06.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Share index sheds 57.46 points

Share index sheds 57.46 points

Profit taking in the banking and cement sectors restricted the KSE-100 Index on Wednesday from crossing the 11000 points mark, as it closed at 10812 level, losing 57.46 points. The KSE-30 Index also shed 81 points, closing at 13276.44 points level.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Share index sheds 57.46 points

Share index sheds 57.46 points

Profit taking in the banking and cement sectors restricted the KSE-100 Index on Wednesday from crossing the 11000 points mark, as it closed at 10812 level, losing 57.46 points. The KSE-30 Index also shed 81 points, closing at 13276.44 points level.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Share index sheds 57.46 points

Share index sheds 57.46 points

Profit taking in the banking and cement sectors restricted the KSE-100 Index on Wednesday from crossing the 11000 points mark, as it closed at 10812 level, losing 57.46 points. The KSE-30 Index also shed 81 points, closing at 13276.44 points level.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PPIB terms Power Policy 2002 flawed

PPIB terms Power Policy 2002 flawed

The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has termed Power Policy - 2002 as flawed and the sponsors of unsolicited projects could exploit it through legal actions, official sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

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

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PPIB terms Power Policy 2002 flawed

PPIB terms Power Policy 2002 flawed

The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has termed Power Policy - 2002 as flawed and the sponsors of unsolicited projects could exploit it through legal actions, official sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (November 15, 2006).
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PPIB terms Power Policy 2002 flawed

PPIB terms Power Policy 2002 flawed

The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has termed Power Policy - 2002 as flawed and the sponsors of unsolicited projects could exploit it through legal actions, official sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Money supply drops to Rs 79 billion

Money supply drops to Rs 79 billion

Money supply, which on October 21 showed a hefty surge to Rs 118 billion, or 3.5 percent up over its June 30 level, dropped to Rs 79 billion, or 2.3 percent, on October 28 despite the fact that government borrowing from the banking system over the week in
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

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 Wednesday (November 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Money supply drops to Rs 79 billion

Money supply drops to Rs 79 billion

Money supply, which on October 21 showed a hefty surge to Rs 118 billion, or 3.5 percent up over its June 30 level, dropped to Rs 79 billion, or 2.3 percent, on October 28 despite the fact that government borrowing from the banking system over the week in
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Money supply drops to Rs 79 billion

Money supply drops to Rs 79 billion

Money supply, which on October 21 showed a hefty surge to Rs 118 billion, or 3.5 percent up over its June 30 level, dropped to Rs 79 billion, or 2.3 percent, on October 28 despite the fact that government borrowing from the banking system over the week in
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Wednesday (November 15, 2006).

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

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

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
National Assembly passes ''women protection bill''

National Assembly passes ''women protection bill''

The National Assembly on Wednesday comfortably passed the ''women protection bill'' with a warning from Pakistan Muslim League President Shaujaat Hussain that he would resign as MNA if anything repugnant to Islam, in the new law, was proved afterwards.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

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

Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
National Assembly passes 'women protection bill'

National Assembly passes 'women protection bill'

The National Assembly on Wednesday comfortably passed the 'women protection bill' with a warning from Pakistan Muslim League President Shaujaat Hussain that he would resign as MNA if anything repugnant to Islam, in the new law, was proved afterwards.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

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 Nov, 2006 12:00am
National Assembly passes 'women protection bill'

National Assembly passes 'women protection bill'

The National Assembly on Wednesday comfortably passed the 'women protection bill' with a warning from Pakistan Muslim League President Shaujaat Hussain that he would resign as MNA if anything repugnant to Islam, in the new law, was proved afterwards.
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

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 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PSMA hints at sugar price hike

PSMA hints at sugar price hike

Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) on Wednesday hinted at possible sugar price hike besides its shortage, if the government did not ensure smooth supply of sugarcane to the mills. The sugarcane farmers have not yet been in a mood and perhaps in posit
Published 16 Nov, 2006 12:00am