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Nov 25, 2024 اردو ► PRINT EDITION ► BR MARKETS ► Dollar to PKR ►
Print - 2006-12-01
THE RUPEE: dollar dearer in interbank market

THE RUPEE: dollar dearer in interbank market

Sliding trend was again witnessed in the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee shed two paisa versus the dollar for buying at 60.86 and slipped by one paisa for selling at 60.87, dealers said. The importers made hectic buying of dollars to deal with t
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
More incentives for textile industry on cards: Cheema

More incentives for textile industry on cards: Cheema

Federal Minister for Textile Industry Mushtaq Ali Cheema has said that the government is considering more incentives for textile industries as the country is facing hard competition in the global market.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar dearer in interbank market

THE RUPEE: dollar dearer in interbank market

Sliding trend was again witnessed in the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee shed two paisa versus the dollar for buying at 60.86 and slipped by one paisa for selling at 60.87, dealers said. The importers made hectic buying of dollars to deal with t
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Strong defence must for peace in region: minister

Strong defence must for peace in region: minister

Federal Minister for Defence, Rao Sikandar Iqbal Thursday said Pakistan had no aggressive designs against any country and the defence of the country had been made invincible as only strong defence can guarantee peace and security in the region.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Gondal appointed PBC director general

Gondal appointed PBC director general

Ashfaq Ahmad Gondal, a BS-21 officer of the Secretariat Group, presently Principal Information Officer Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has been transferred and posted Director General, Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, with an immediate effect a
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf asks youth to demonstrate patriotism

Musharraf asks youth to demonstrate patriotism

President General Pervez Musharraf has asked the youth to demonstrate patriotism and prepare themselves to shoulder the responsibilities of future challenges at national and international fronts.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Thursday (November 30, 2006).

Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Supreme Court orders probe into molestation case

Supreme Court orders probe into molestation case

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed police to confirm the authenticity of Nikha Nama of a councillor, Bashir, with his housemaid. The court had taken suo motu notice against Bashir for molesting her housemaid Somaila.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Stalls robbed; health exposition ends in disarray

Stalls robbed; health exposition ends in disarray

Pakistan's first much-hyped Health Exposition ended here on Thursday inviting severe criticism from different circles over ill-managed arrangements by the health ministry However, Health Minister Nasir Khan claimed it was a successful event that helped pe
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Conference on heart diseases awareness today

Conference on heart diseases awareness today

The 19th annual conference of Pakistan Cardiac Society starting on Friday to impart training to junior cardiologists along with creating public awareness about cardiovascular diseases.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Proceedings dropped

Proceedings dropped

The Supreme Court of Pakistan dropped the proceedings against Faisal Khalil, a Pakistani diplomat posted in Italy, when the court was informed that the respondent will not be assigned diplomatic assignment in future. The court was also informed that the g
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Supreme Court orders SP to book Khaitran on abduction charges

Supreme Court orders SP to book Khaitran on abduction charges

The Supreme Court has directed Superintendent Police Barkhan to register a case against Sardar Abdur Rahman Khaitran, husband of a Balochistan Minister, and arrest him on the charges of abduction of five persons and keeping them in illegal confinement.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Faiq Jamali told to appear before court today

Faiq Jamali told to appear before court today

A three-member bench of the Supreme Court directed Mir Faiq Jamali, ex-Minister of Balochistan, to appear before the court on December 01 otherwise face warrants while taking up a case against four ex-ministers regarding their release on parole and non-pa
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Member To Member

Member To Member

Members have subsequently reported the transactions on Thursday (November 30, 2006).

Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
'Opposition needs to show political sagacity'

'Opposition needs to show political sagacity'

The Opposition has no other option except to resort to agitation or tender resignations from the National Assembly; the government itself is responsible for the situation. MNA Mohammad Pervaiz Malik, PML-N central secretary finance expressed these views w
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Cross Transactions

Cross Transactions

Cross transactions between client to client reported on Thursday (November 30, 2006).

Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Punjab PPPP chief hits out at government policies

Punjab PPPP chief hits out at government policies

Shah Mehmood Qureshi President of PPPP Punjab addressing a public meeting at Shah Kamal here Thursday castigated government for its biased policies. He urged masses to break their lull and struggle against authoritarian tendencies for the supremacy of dem
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
PML-N laments government denial of relief in POL prices

PML-N laments government denial of relief in POL prices

Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) on Thursday alleged that the government's denial of relief after 25-30 percent fall in petroleum products prices had exposed its claim of being democratic and people-friendly.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Thursday (November 30, 2006).

Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Opposition demands fair polls under interim set-up: Dar

Opposition demands fair polls under interim set-up: Dar

Former federal minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Ishaq Dar has said that it has been a longstanding demand of the ARD that fair, free and transparent elections must be held under an independent election commission.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
LCCI condoles Nisar's death

LCCI condoles Nisar's death

LCCI President Shahid Hassan Sheikh, Senior Vice President Yaqoob Tahir Izhar, Vice President Mubasher Sheikh and other members of Executive Committee have expressed their heartfelt sorrow over the demise of Mian Nisar A. Mannoo, father of the LCCI Execut
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
About 150 MMA workers, leaders arrested

About 150 MMA workers, leaders arrested

The Lahore Police on Thursday arrested as many as 150 MMA workers and leaders including Hafiz Hussain Ahmed, Liaquat Baloch, Amir-ul-Azeem, Farid Paracha, Qari Zawar and others on the charge of creating law and order situation.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan wants good ties with India: Shaukat

Pakistan wants good ties with India: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Thursday said that Pakistan is a peaceful country and is desirous of establishing good neighbourly relations with India so that the people of both the countries can develop, progress and prosper in an atmosphere of peace and am
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Orangi Subzi Mandi in offing

Orangi Subzi Mandi in offing

The city district government Karachi (CDGK) has planned to construct a new subzi mandi, Kariyana wholesale market and cattle market in Deh Orangi, Orangi Town.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Workshop for corporate women on December 2

Workshop for corporate women on December 2

A daylong workshop for corporate women will be held at a local hotel on December 2. Up to 200 corporate women are expected to attend the workshop being organised by the KFC Women Forum.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Tourism events for year 2007 unveiled

Tourism events for year 2007 unveiled

Minister for Tourism Nilofar Bakhtiar has outlined the calendar of tourism events for 2007, which would take place in all four provinces and in northern areas to highlight the country's positive image across the world.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Industrial cooperation among ECO members stressed

Industrial cooperation among ECO members stressed

Third Economic Co-operation Organisation (ECO) ministerial meeting concluded here on Thursday with a resolve to continue dedicated efforts for industrial co-operation among ECO member states for their economic development.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Legal action to attach Bawan Shah Group chief's assets underway

Legal action to attach Bawan Shah Group chief's assets underway

The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation, Customs and Excise has started legal proceedings for the attachment of assets of Raja Zarat, chairman, the Bawan Shah Group of companies and also identified senior customs and sales tax officials,
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
SCBA polls declared null and void

SCBA polls declared null and void

The executive committee of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has declared the October 31 annual election of the Supreme Court Bar Association as null and void, and decided to hold fresh elections on December 18.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Ogra''s announcement

Ogra''s announcement

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Thursday announced that maximum ex-depot sale prices of petroleum products will remain unchanged.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Ogra's announcement

Ogra's announcement

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Thursday announced that maximum ex-depot sale prices of petroleum products will remain unchanged.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Ogra's announcement

Ogra's announcement

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Thursday announced that maximum ex-depot sale prices of petroleum products will remain unchanged.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Prime Minister''s adviser rules out cut in POL prices

Prime Minister''s adviser rules out cut in POL prices

Adviser to prime minister on finance and revenue Dr Salman Shah has said despite reduction in oil prices in the international market, it would remain unchanged locally until the government earns back the money it spent on subsidy.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Prime Minister's adviser rules out cut in POL prices

Prime Minister's adviser rules out cut in POL prices

Adviser to prime minister on finance and revenue Dr Salman Shah has said despite reduction in oil prices in the international market, it would remain unchanged locally until the government earns back the money it spent on subsidy.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Thursday (November 30, 2006).

Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Prime Minister's adviser rules out cut in POL prices

Prime Minister's adviser rules out cut in POL prices

Adviser to prime minister on finance and revenue Dr Salman Shah has said despite reduction in oil prices in the international market, it would remain unchanged locally until the government earns back the money it spent on subsidy.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Thursday (November 30, 2006).

Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Thursday (November 30, 2006).

Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Duty drawback on cement export restored

Duty drawback on cement export restored

The Central Board of Revenue has restored duty drawback of Rs 25.08 per metric tonne (PMT) on export of cement. The board on Thursday amended Schedule XIX of SRO 840(I)/2006 through a notification to implement the decision.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Duty drawback on cement export restored

Duty drawback on cement export restored

The Central Board of Revenue has restored duty drawback of Rs 25.08 per metric tonne (PMT) on export of cement. The board on Thursday amended Schedule XIX of SRO 840(I)/2006 through a notification to implement the decision.
Published 01 Dec, 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 Thursday (November 30, 2006).

Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Duty drawback on cement export restored

Duty drawback on cement export restored

The Central Board of Revenue has restored duty drawback of Rs 25.08 per metric tonne (PMT) on export of cement. The board on Thursday amended Schedule XIX of SRO 840(I)/2006 through a notification to implement the decision.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Thursday (November 30, 2006).

Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Duty drawback on cement export restored

Duty drawback on cement export restored

The Central Board of Revenue has restored duty drawback of Rs 25.08 per metric tonne (PMT) on export of cement. The board on Thursday amended Schedule XIX of SRO 840(I)/2006 through a notification to implement the decision.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Duty drawback on cement export restored

Duty drawback on cement export restored

The Central Board of Revenue has restored duty drawback of Rs 25.08 per metric tonne (PMT) on export of cement. The board on Thursday amended Schedule XIX of SRO 840(I)/2006 through a notification to implement the decision.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
SCRAs surge to reach $298.3 million

SCRAs surge to reach $298.3 million

After plummeting to $275.4 million on November 26, balances in Special Convertible Rupee Accounts (SCRAs), rose to $298.3 million on November 29, a leap of about $23 million in a time span of just three days.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
SCRAs surge to reach $298.3 million

SCRAs surge to reach $298.3 million

After plummeting to $275.4 million on November 26, balances in Special Convertible Rupee Accounts (SCRAs), rose to $298.3 million on November 29, a leap of about $23 million in a time span of just three days.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
SCRAs surge to reach $298.3 million

SCRAs surge to reach $298.3 million

After plummeting to $275.4 million on November 26, balances in Special Convertible Rupee Accounts (SCRAs), rose to $298.3 million on November 29, a leap of about $23 million in a time span of just three days.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
KDLB offers workers VRS to rationalise surplus strength

KDLB offers workers VRS to rationalise surplus strength

Karachi Dock Labour Board (KDLB) has offered Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) to its workers in order to rationalise the surplus strength from 3,793 to 1,700 dockers. The government has chalked out a comprehensive plan for ports improvement and modernisa
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan''s economy transforming: Dr Salman

Pakistan''s economy transforming: Dr Salman

Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Salman Shah has said that Pakistan''s economy is growing strongly and since it has been transformed into a market-based economy, companies, particularly well governed companies, are going to be its engine of growth
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan's economy transforming: Dr Salman

Pakistan's economy transforming: Dr Salman

Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Salman Shah has said that Pakistan's economy is growing strongly and since it has been transformed into a market-based economy, companies, particularly well governed companies, are going to be its engine of growth
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Pakistan's economy transforming: Dr Salman

Pakistan's economy transforming: Dr Salman

Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Salman Shah has said that Pakistan's economy is growing strongly and since it has been transformed into a market-based economy, companies, particularly well governed companies, are going to be its engine of growth
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Six of a family killed in road accident

Six of a family killed in road accident

Rash driving claimed six lives of a family and several injured in two different road accidents at the suburbs of Naudero and Taluka Ratodero, some 25 kilometres from here on Thursday.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (November 30, 2006).

Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
SBP governor named deputy chairperson of IFSB

SBP governor named deputy chairperson of IFSB

The Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, Dr Shamshad Akhtar attended the 9th meeting of the Council of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) held on Wednesday (29th November) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Published 01 Dec, 2006 12:00am
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