News Archives for Print - 2007-03-05

Print - 2007-03-05

THE RUPEE: firm trend in money market

The general trend in both the open and the interbank markets was firm as the rupee retained its firmness against the dollar during the week, ended March 3.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

16 Afghans killed in coalition ambush

Sixteen Afghan civilians were killed after a "complex" Taliban ambush on a US convoy involving a suicide car-bomb attack and militant gunfire, the US military in Afghanistan said on Sunday. Afghan authorities said that 10 civilians were killed and more th

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

16 Afghans killed in coalition ambush

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Shaukat asks people to follow Shah Latif's teachings

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday asked people to follow teachings of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, great mystic poet as his poetry is rich of message for peace, love, brotherhood and tolerance.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Prime Minister asks Sindh government to improve law and order

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has asked Sindh government to keep up its efforts to further improve law and order situation in the province which has started to show encouraging trends.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Suspected militant for high-profile killings nabbed

Police has arrested a suspected militant wanted for the high-profile murders of religious leaders, officials said on Sunday. Ammar Raza Naqvi was arrested from Malir district on Sunday as police seized a Kalashnikov rifle and two hand grenades from him du

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Suspected militant for high-profile killings nabbed

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Hair salons and music shop bombed in tribal area

Two hair salons and a music shop were targeted by blasts in tribal area, where pro-Taliban militants have warned barbers not to shave off beards, officials said Sunday.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Hair salons and music shop bombed in tribal area

Two hair salons and a music shop were targeted by blasts in tribal area, where pro-Taliban militants have warned barbers not to shave off beards, officials said Sunday.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

UAE introducing standard domestic workers contract

The United Arab Emirates said on Sunday it would introduce a standard contract for domestic workers and their employers, including salaries, holidays and working conditions, from April 1.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Arab League wants UN to set timetable for US withdrawal from Iraq

The Arab League (AL) said on Sunday the United Nations Security Council should set a timetable for the withdrawal of all foreign troops from Iraq. Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa listed what the Cairo-based organisation believed were the key issu

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Arab League wants UN to set timetable for US withdrawal from Iraq

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Poor in Pakistan must have access to microcredit: Nobel laureate suggests

Bangladesh Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that the Pakistan government has done a lot of things in micro-finance sector for poverty alleviation and uplift of the poor. In a program ''A conversation with Professor Yunus'' held here, he sa

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Poor in Pakistan must have access to microcredit: Nobel laureate suggests

Bangladesh Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that the Pakistan government has done a lot of things in micro-finance sector for poverty alleviation and uplift of the poor. In a program 'A conversation with Professor Yunus' held here, he said

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Poor in Pakistan must have access to microcredit: Nobel laureate suggests

Bangladesh Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that the Pakistan government has done a lot of things in micro-finance sector for poverty alleviation and uplift of the poor. In a program 'A conversation with Professor Yunus' held here, he said

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

250 expatriates to attend investors conference

The Ministry of Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis is holding a two-day ''Overseas Pakistanis Investment Conference'' here from Monday. The main objective is provide a platform to overseas Pakistanis to interact with the private sector and policy ma

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

250 expatriates to attend investors conference

The Ministry of Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis is holding a two-day 'Overseas Pakistanis Investment Conference' here from Monday. The main objective is provide a platform to overseas Pakistanis to interact with the private sector and policy make

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

250 expatriates to attend investors conference

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Saudi Arabia and Iran agree to fight Sunni-Shia strife

The leaders of regional heavyweights, Iran and Saudi Arabia, agreed at talks in Riyadh to fight the growing Sunni-Shia strife, warning that it was the greatest danger facing the region. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he and Saudi King Abdullah

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Saudi Arabia and Iran agree to fight Sunni-Shia strife

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Former PPP MPA joins PML

Former MPA of PPP from Rahim Yar Khan, Malik Saeed Manzar has joined Pakistan Muslim League. Malik Saeed announced his joining at a meeting with Chief Minister Punjab, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi at Islamabad on Sunday, says a handout issued here.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

China's military budget to rise 17.8 percent

China's defence budget will soar by a massive 17.8 percent in 2007, a senior official announced Sunday, as the United States said it wanted to know more about the Asian giant's intentions.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (July to December 2006)

Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and Term Deposits.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (February 26 to March 03, 2007).

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (March 04, 2007) and the forecast for Monday (March 05, 2007).

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (05, March 2007).

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (05, March 2007).

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (05, March 2007).

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

KKI weekly market review

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Weekly Market Review on Sunday (March 04, 2007).

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Open-end Mutual Funds: DAWOOD MONEY MARKET FUND Year Ended June 30, 2006 (Audited)

Dawood Money Market Fund (DMMF) was established under a Trust Deed, dated April 8, 2003 between Dawood Capital Management Limited (DCML) as a Management Company incorporated under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 and Bank Al-Habib Limited, as Trustee.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Open-end Mutual Funds: DAWOOD MONEY MARKET FUND Year Ended June 30, 2006 (Audited)

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Corporate Planning: leading to new horizons

Corporate Planning (CP) at PSO is identified with the world-acclaimed corporate transformation of the oil giant, which is regarded as one of the most radical corporate renewal experiences in Pakistan. Today, PSO has a robust framework of the state-of-the-

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Largest SAP implementation in the region

Throughout the three decades of its existence, Pakistan State Oil has been one of the largest and most profitable companies of the country. It has time and again proved to be a trend-setter in a very dynamic industry. The story of PSO's Information System

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Quality Assurance: maintaining edge over competition

PSO has been meeting the country's fuel and lube needs by merging sound business sense with national obligation. In order to satisfy customer needs while ensuring the highest quality of products, PSO has established Quality Assurance Department which comp

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Health, safety and environment

Ensuring health and safety of PSO employees, contractors, customers and other stakeholders, prone to adverse impact by our operations, is one of the basic corporate objectives and, as a priority, it ranks equally with market share and profit.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Human capital: a strategic partner

In recent years, a growing body of research indicates that spending in human performance areas - training, knowledge management, performance management and advanced human resources practices - translates into bottom-line growth. Pakistan State Oil, like m

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Construction and Retail Facilities: creating new milestones!

PSO has completed more than 1,450 New Vision Retail Outlets (NVROs) in the past seven years - an industrial record and a milestone. The company has achieved a number greater than the total retail outlets (New as well as Old Vision) of any other oil market

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

A branding overview

The Brand Management & Communication function is a relatively new phenomenon at PSO. The department was initiated just six years ago. The department's core focus area was to initiate and establish a branding philosophy within the erstwhile supply-driven o

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Corporate Social Responsibility: aiming to make the society a better place

Being the flagship entity of the nation, PSO places significant emphasis on its corporate social responsibility. The company aspires to make our society, a better place to live in and firmly believes in contributing to the community in which it operates.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Gaseous fuels

Pakistan State Oil has been putting great emphasis on the importance of gaseous fuels as primary determinant of energy spectrum of the country. With its futuristic outlook, the company recently restructured its Gas Business and brought it under one roof w

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Fuel Cards: a novel concept in Pakistan

Pakistan State Oil has been a pioneer in taking technology-driven initiatives. The company has been relentlessly pursuing to capitalise on technological advancement by heavily investing into innovative products and solutions such as Cards, Retail Automati

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Ensuring prompt, uninterrupted supply

Traditionally, due to the high demand of two products, ie. High Speed Diesel (HSD) and Furnace Oil (FO), there has been a supply deficit in the country. Due to this, these products have to be imported, majority of which is done through the Middle Eastern

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Lubricants and chemicals: the way forward

Yet another segment in which Pakistan State Oil enjoys market leadership is petrochemicals. The company is engaged in trading of various chemical products for the past more than three decades. These petrochemicals are organic chemicals manufactured from p

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Industrial Consumer: getting to the future first

Industrial Consumer Department (IC) caters to POL requirements of a wide spectrum of customers comprising various industrial units, strategic clients, government accounts and power projects.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Skills development top priority

The Training and Organisation Development Department has been active right from its inception in the year 2000 in maintaining a close contact with the employees. Training plans are made annually and are broken into quarters for quick review and implemente

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Logistics: fuelling the nation

Traditionally, logistics is perceived as a system that just involves physical movement of goods. In reality, it is much more and plays a pivotal role in case of gigantic companies like PSO, holding around 68% POL market share.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Operations: company's heartbeat

Operations Department, the largest department of the company, handling huge infrastructure of storage facilities in the country from Karachi to Chitral and Gilgit, is the custodian of nine Installations and 26 depots with a storage capacity exceeding 850,

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Non Fuel Retail: there is more than just fuel!

PSO, being an organisation committed to providing value-added services to its customers, has a host of facilities at its stations. PSO offers customers convenience with a quality offer that spans Convenience Stores, Business Centers, internet facilities,

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Aviation and Marine: on high seas, in open skies

Since the inception of PSO, Aviation and Marine (A&M) Department has played an important role by not only making significant contribution to the success of the company but also through adding value to the industry by introducing high standards of service

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Retail Fuel: the spectacular rebound

If we look back, it would not be much difficult even for a superficial observer to realise that PSO has come a long way, from an unfocused entity to a real pathfinder. This transformation from orthodox bureaucratic style of management to a more progressiv

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Corporate leadership par excellence

PSO is one of the few Pakistani firms that can share its experience and information with global players in the realms of business, technology, and politics through the World Economic Forum (WEF), an independent international organisation that integrates b

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

A progressive, cutting-edge company

The oil giant called Pakistan State Oil started its journey in the year 1976 when three corporate entities - Esso, National Oils Limited (PNOL) and Premier Oil Company Limited (POCL) - were merged together by the Government of Pakistan to create an indust

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Police directed to take action against speed crazy

Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) will take stern action to curb racing by motorists and motorcyclists, who play dangerous stunts on various roads of the city, the Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Dr Sultan Azam Temuri told APP on Sunday.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Qatar to look at purchase of EADS stake: French minister

Qatar's foreign minister is to visit France this week to look at buying into the European Aeronautics Defence and Space Company (EADS) which produces the Airbus, a French deputy minister said.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Kitajima winds up Japan Open with national records

Former world record holder Kosuke Kitajima's final preparation for the world championships ended with two national records in the Japan Open short course swimming championships on Sunday.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Runner critical after Hong Kong marathon

One runner was in critical condition on Sunday after tens of thousands braved steamy conditions and pollution warnings to take part in the annual Hong Kong marathon.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Rooney in doubt for Lille clash

England striker Wayne Rooney could be in doubt for Manchester United's Champions League last 16 second leg clash with Lille at Old Trafford on Wednesday after injuring his knee, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said on Sunday.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Hewitt to take on Melzer for LasVegas ATP title

Second-seeded Australian Lleyton Hewitt will take on Austrian Jurgen Melzer in the final of the 416,000-dollar ATP tournament here after a semi-final win over Marat Safin. Hewitt capitalised on an error-strewn performance from Russian third seed Safin to

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

McGrath wants new-ball responsibility at World Cup

Australian paceman Glenn McGrath has urged captain Ricky Ponting to hand him the new ball as the retiring bowling great strives to taste World Cup glory for the last time, reports said here Sunday.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

I want to be as good as Goosen and Els: says Haig

Johnnie Walker Classic winner Anton Haig has a goal in life - to be as good as his illustrious compatriots Ernie Els and Retief Goosen. The 20-year-old made his breakthrough with victory in a three-way play-off here Sunday, earning his first European Tour

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Tendulkar warns of wounded Australia

Sachin Tendulkar warned on Sunday that Australia should not be written off as a spent force despite the defending champions arriving at the World Cup dogged by injuries and poor form.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

United face test of reserves after Scholes red card

Manchester United's strength in depth is set to be tested for the first time this season in the wake of a last-gasp win over Liverpool that has significantly shortened the odds on Sir Alex Ferguson's side reclaiming the Premiership title.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

13th Tour de Pakistan cycle race starts

Bank Al-Falah 13th Tour-de-Pakistan International Cycle Race, organised by Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) in collaboration with Sui Southern Gas Company, got off to a riveting start on Sunday.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Big four fire opening World Cup shots

Hosts West Indies, England, South Africa and Sri Lanka will fire the opening shots in their World Cup campaigns on Monday at the start of series of warm-up matches.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Giggs eyes historic title triumph

Ryan Giggs believes he is on the verge of an historic ninth Premiership title with Manchester United. Giggs's team are nine points clear of second-placed Chelsea with nine games to play - though Chelsea have a game in hand - and the Wales international is

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

15 injured, 40 arrested after police clash with football fans

Fifteen people including five policemen were injured and 40 others arrested when anti-riot police clashed with football fans at a Serbian first division match, police said Sunday.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

It's time for Beckham comeback: Lineker

Former England striker Gary Lineker has called for David Beckham to return to the international fold on a short-term basis ahead of the crunch Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel on March 24.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Sweat may spread hepatitis B virus

Findings from a study of Olympic wrestlers indicate that hepatitis B virus is found in the sweat of infected individuals, and so sweating might be a way that the virus could be passed between participants in contact sports.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Allergy sufferers bothered by more than allergens

Hay fever suffers seem to be highly sensitive not only to typical seasonal allergy triggers like grass and tree pollens, but also to things like cold air, perfumes, cigarette smoke, household cleaning products, and even exercise.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Garlic's value in treating cholesterol may be more fiction than fact

Garlic - long touted as a wonder food for treating everything from the common cold to heart ailments - is one of the most popular dietary supplements in the world.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Affordable diabetes management vital to check it

Diabetes is one of those diseases that are detected only after harm has been done to the body. Unless symptoms become evident and, at times obvious to be seen from a distance, a patient does not take note of it.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

50 percent population suffering from diseases

Vice Chancellor Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) Professor Masood Hameed Khan said on February 26 that 50 to 60 percent people are suffering from one or another illness in Pakistan.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Environmental degradation and the inability of the government to control it

The Sindh Government has shown its concern over the increasing use of substandard oil in public transport and has issued instructions to the police to carryout a crackdown on the smugglers, as well as users, of substandard oil from Iran.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: want to get pregnant? drink whole milk, not skimmed

Women with a taste for full-fat milk and ice cream stand a better chance of getting pregnant, while those who consume low-fat dairy foods may actually impede fertility, according to a study published on February 27.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: vitamin A may reduce stomach cancer risk

High intakes of vitamin A apparently reduce the risk of developing gastric cancer, Swedish researchers report. Vitamin A comes pre-formed, as retinol in foods of animal origin, or in precursor form, as carotenoids in fruits and vegetables, Dr Susanna C. L

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: ankle sprains can lead to arthritis

Ankle sprains seem to boost the risk of developing painful osteoarthritis in the joint, new research suggests. The finding indicates that intensive rehabilitation is needed after chronic ankle instability or strains to help ward off the degenerative joint

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: zinc shortage linked to esophageal cancer

People with low levels of zinc in their tissues may be at increased risk for developing cancer of the esophagus, according to research reported in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: device aids older men with leaky bladder

Inserting an artificial sphincter around the outlet of the bladder can improve the urine leakage that many elderly men experience following removal of the prostate gland for cancer and other diseases, according to a report in the journal Urology. The resu

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

HEALTH UPDATE: Breath test sniffs out lung cancer

A breath test based on coloured dots can give doctors a good fix on whether a patient has lung cancer, a study published on February 26 in the British specialist journal Thorax says.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Apple delays TV debut

Apple said on February 26 that it would delay the debut of its Apple TV devices until March. Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs showed off the television-top boxes at a San Francisco press event in January and said they would be available in stores this mon

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

South Korea expects Internet to spread fragrance

An Internet which can deliver smells, a mobile phone battery that lasts two months and micro-robot surgeons are only a decade away, according to a South Korean government report released on February 28.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

China online addict dies after marathon session

An obese 26-year-old man in north-eastern China died after a "marathon" online gaming session over the Lunar New Year holiday, state media said on February 28.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Green generation PC to change cyber-technology world

The advent of computers raised concerns of environmentalists who first thought that the machines were full of chemicals. Sensing their concerns and its possible negative affects upon users, many computer companies have now started to sell "Green Machines,

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

EU takes action against German telecoms law

The European Commission launched legal action against Germany on February 26 over a new German telecommunications law which European Union regulators fear will give Deutsche Telekom an unfair advantage over its rivals.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Cellphones changing Young Japanese's lives: Survey

Almost all young Japanese say mobile phones have changed their lifestyles, with nearly one-third of them confessing to spending three hours or more a day on their mobile, a survey says.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

'Low-cost Internet next step in closing digital divide'

Bringing down the costs of Internet access could set off the same wave of connectivity that has made mobile phone usage commonplace in developing countries, a United Nation-backed forum was told on February 28.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Yahoo sees gain from new advertising system

Yahoo Inc's new online search advertising system has increased the number of people who click on links that pay the Web media company money, a research firm said on February 26.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Yahoo sees gain from new advertising system

Yahoo Inc's new online search advertising system has increased the number of people who click on links that pay the Web media company money, a research firm said on February 26.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Call to tighten banking rules to protect online fraud victims

Consumer group Which? has called for banking regulations to be tightened to protect victims of online fraud. Which? Money said the Banking Code must be amended to safeguard those who lose money through online scams - a practice that has increased dramatic

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

'IT can help promote communication, public speaking'

Provincial Secretary Information Technology, Muhammad Yahya Waliullah has said that ability to communicate and public speaking is God gifted. "One can improve, polish, fine-tune these traits through learning, practising, copying, etc", he said while speak

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Gmail domain dispute looms for Google in China

Google Inc, fighting to consolidate its trademark globally, faces an obstacle in the world's second largest Web market - China's www.Gmail.cn, which is refusing to sell its Internet address to the US giant.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

US publishers allow book browsing on Web

The dusty world of book publishing has taken a step into cyberspace as Random House and HarperCollins letting customers browse books online. Random House, whose writers include Danielle Steel and Norman Mailer, said on February 27 that it will let consume

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Ericsson signs GSM deal in India

Telecom equipment maker Ericsson said on February 27 that it had signed three-year GSM expansion contract with Indian mobile firm IDEA Cellular. Under the deal, Ericsson will provide radio access, microwave transmission and softswitch technology.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Bangladesh to make overseas call cheaper

State-owned Bangladesh Telegraph and Telephone Board (BTTB) is to extend its international economy call rates to another 30 countries in a move it expects to boost revenues.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Cambodia condemns websites linking king

Cambodia's royal palace on February 27 condemned several websites for using King Norodom Sihamoni's name to advertise Las Vegas casinos, boat charters and hotel deals.

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Google to open Southeast Asia research centre

Internet giant Google plans to open its first Southeast Asia research and development centre in Singapore, a report said on February 27. The company chose Singapore because of its "very vibrant" info-communications and technology environment, The Straits

Published 05 Mar, 2007 12:00am

Telefonica O2 Slovakia launches GSM network

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 23	278.69
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 23	278.43
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 23	157.10
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 23	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 23	1.25
Euro to USD / Dec 23	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 23	5,974.07
India Sensex / Dec 23	78,540.17
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 23	39,055.35
Nasdaq / Dec 23	19,764.89
Hang Seng / Dec 23	20,105.38
FTSE 100 / Dec 23	8,102.72
Dow Jones / Dec 23	42,906.95
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 23	19,848.77

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 23	69.60
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 23	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 23	241,087.80
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 23	2,617.29
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 23	69.11
Petrol/Litre / Dec 24	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Dec 23 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	6.15 ▲ 1.00 (19.42%)
Dewan Sugar / Dec 23 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	6.60 ▲ 1.00 (17.86%)
Cnergyico PK / Dec 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	6.83 ▲ 0.92 (15.57%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Dec 23 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	9.50 ▲ 0.95 (11.11%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Dec 23 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	3.75 ▲ 0.36 (10.62%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Dec 23 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	4.72 ▲ 0.45 (10.54%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Dec 23 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	10.55 ▲ 1.00 (10.47%)
Dawood Equities / Dec 23 Dawood Equities Limited(DEL)	10.63 ▲ 1.00 (10.38%)
HBL Invest Fund / Dec 23 HBL Investment Fund(HIFA)	4.15 ▲ 0.39 (10.37%)

Stock	Price
Sindh Abadgar / Dec 23 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	36.60 ▼ -4.07 (-10.01%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 23 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	40.87 ▼ -4.54 (-10.00%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 23 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	37.72 ▼ -4.19 (-10.00%)
Asia Ins. / Dec 23 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	13.96 ▼ -1.55 (-9.99%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 23 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	42.01 ▼ -4.58 (-9.83%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Dec 23 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	14.01 ▼ -1.33 (-8.67%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Dec 23 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	6 ▼ -0.54 (-8.26%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 23 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	10.46 ▼ -0.93 (-8.17%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Dec 23 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	8.45 ▼ -0.65 (-7.14%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	99,942,750 ▲ 0.14
Cnergyico PK / Dec 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	66,327,753 ▲ 0.92
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 23 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,280,462 ▲ 0.19
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	40,644,312 ▲ 0.37
Sui South Gas / Dec 23 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,619,788 ▲ 0.76
Pak Elektron / Dec 23 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	38,585,180 ▲ 1.96
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 23 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	35,015,764 ▲ 1.32
P.T.C.L. / Dec 23 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	33,026,526 ▲ 2.58
B.O.Punjab / Dec 23 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	29,495,012 ▲ 0.26

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