News Archives for Print - 2007-04-19

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

HSBC and TCF to build quake-resistant houses in AJK

The HSBC has joined hands with The Citizens Foundation (TCF) and has taken on the construction of 14 earthquake-resistant houses in the Bandi Karim Haider Shah village at Muzaffarabad district, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Jadoon stresses educating masses about earthquake geology

World renowned Geologist and Project Director of US funded Paleo-seismology programme, Dr Robert Yeats called on Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Amanullah Khan Jadoon here on Wednesday and briefed him about his study on active faults in Paki

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Pacra maintains entity ratings of SCM

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the entity ratings of Standard Chartered Modaraba (SCM) at "AA+" (Double A plus) and "A1+" (A one plus) for the long-term and short-term, respectively. The ratings indicate low expectation of credit

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Pacra maintains entity ratings of SCM

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the entity ratings of Standard Chartered Modaraba (SCM) at "AA+" (Double A plus) and "A1+" (A one plus) for the long-term and short-term, respectively. The ratings indicate low expectation of credit

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Seminar on gold crafting today

A seminar on gold crafting is being organised by Pak Gem and Jewellery Development Co (PGJDC) at a local hotel on April 19. The government of Pakistan has recently formed PGJDC as a company, under section 42 of the company's act 1984.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Sino-Pak joint ventures urged

Tanvir Ahmed Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called for joint ventures between Pakistan and China with buy back arrangements so that Pakistan's exports could get a boost.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Issuance of Indian visas from Karachi soon: Ibad

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has said that the Indian visas from Karachi will soon be issued, as a lot of progress in this regard has been achieved during the talks between the two governments.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

'Shareholders' activism should be encouraged in corporate companies'

Shareholders' activism should be encouraged to protect insiders' victimisation to the external investors in the country's corporate sector.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

'Shareholders' activism should be encouraged in corporate companies'

Shareholders' activism should be encouraged to protect insiders' victimisation to the external investors in the country's corporate sector.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Dewan group to set up world class super stores

Dewan Group, Pakistan's major investment group, has planned to invest three to four billion rupees in the establishment of world-class Dmart super stores all over the country. The group has already invested Rs 500 million in the establishment of three Dma

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Safta moot for removing non-tariff barriers

South Asian countries have been asked to boost mutual trade and investment by removing non-tariff barriers, easing travel and visa restrictions, making more investment agreements and reviewing sensitive list.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Safta moot for removing non-tariff barriers

South Asian countries have been asked to boost mutual trade and investment by removing non-tariff barriers, easing travel and visa restrictions, making more investment agreements and reviewing sensitive list.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Safta moot for removing non-tariff barriers

South Asian countries have been asked to boost mutual trade and investment by removing non-tariff barriers, easing travel and visa restrictions, making more investment agreements and reviewing sensitive list.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Iran making nuclear fuel in underground plant: IAEA

Iran has begun producing nuclear fuel in its underground uranium enrichment plant, a confidential UN atomic watchdog document said on Wednesday, ratcheting up its defiance of the United Nations.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Iran making nuclear fuel in underground plant: IAEA

Iran has begun producing nuclear fuel in its underground uranium enrichment plant, a confidential UN atomic watchdog document said on Wednesday, ratcheting up its defiance of the United Nations.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Economic policies enjoy political consensus: Ishrat

Pakistan is one of the favoured destinations for the foreign direct investment, former governor of State Bank of Pakistan Dr Ishrat Hussain told a conference on "Pakistan: strategic challenges and prospects".

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Economic policies enjoy political consensus: Ishrat

Pakistan is one of the favoured destinations for the foreign direct investment, former governor of State Bank of Pakistan Dr Ishrat Hussain told a conference on "Pakistan: strategic challenges and prospects".

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Economic policies enjoy political consensus: Ishrat

Pakistan is one of the favoured destinations for the foreign direct investment, former governor of State Bank of Pakistan Dr Ishrat Hussain told a conference on "Pakistan: strategic challenges and prospects".

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

London terror suspect detention extended by three months

A Pakistani terror suspect has appeared in court here 18 months after his extradition from South Africa and is being held for alleged links to the 2005 London bombings, his lawyer said Wednesday.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

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 (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Irsa to meet provinces' indents in Kharif

The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on Wednesday said there will be no difficulty to any of the province regarding their indent during the Kharif crop. According to Irsa's spokesman, the Authority is diligently watching the situation and vital assista

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

50 percent increase in Pak Suzuki profits

Motor Company Limited earned Rs 3.35 billion profit after tax in 2006 (January to December) against Rs 2.236 billion earned in 2005, with a healthy growth of 50 percent. The 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company, held here on Wednesday approved

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

50 percent increase in Pak Suzuki profits

Motor Company Limited earned Rs 3.35 billion profit after tax in 2006 (January to December) against Rs 2.236 billion earned in 2005, with a healthy growth of 50 percent. The 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company, held here on Wednesday approved

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

50 percent increase in Pak Suzuki profits

Motor Company Limited earned Rs 3.35 billion profit after tax in 2006 (January to December) against Rs 2.236 billion earned in 2005, with a healthy growth of 50 percent. The 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company, held here on Wednesday approved

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

50 percent increase in Pak Suzuki profits

Motor Company Limited earned Rs 3.35 billion profit after tax in 2006 (January to December) against Rs 2.236 billion earned in 2005, with a healthy growth of 50 percent. The 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company, held here on Wednesday approved

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

600 HBL branches to go online by year-end: Zakir

President Habib Bank Limited (HBL) Zakir Mehmood has said that after privatisation not only a healthy competition had been observed in banking sector but banks & public both were coming nearer to each other through IT technology.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Bulls dominate ISE proceedings

Fresh buying spree in hot favourite moved the entire ready-board in upward direction at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE), on Wednesday where bulls dominated the proceedings amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 50.26 points, as

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

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 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Bulls dominate ISE proceedings

Fresh buying spree in hot favourite moved the entire ready-board in upward direction at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE), on Wednesday where bulls dominated the proceedings amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 50.26 points, as

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

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 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Bulls go on rampage on LSE

Charged by fresh buying in petroleum and banking sectors, bulls went on rampage on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), where equities rose across the board with the index gaining 2-percent. The LSE-25 index finished at 4579.20 points as against 4488.91 of Tuesda

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Wednesday (April 18, 2007).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Bulls go on rampage on LSE

Charged by fresh buying in petroleum and banking sectors, bulls went on rampage on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), where equities rose across the board with the index gaining 2-percent. The LSE-25 index finished at 4579.20 points as against 4488.91 of Tuesda

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Aaj TV - Thursday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Growth prospects promising

Growth prospects for Pakistan economy are fairly promising and an increase to 7 percent, or even higher, in 2007 is expected based on strong recovery of agricultural sector and improved performance of manufacturing sector, Sarfraz Khan Qureshi, Chief Exec

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Mississippi River remains open during salvage ops

Barges carrying grain and oil should not face any closures on the Mississippi River south of St. Louis while a sunken barge is salvaged, said the US Coast Guard.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Growth prospects promising

Growth prospects for Pakistan economy are fairly promising and an increase to 7 percent, or even higher, in 2007 is expected based on strong recovery of agricultural sector and improved performance of manufacturing sector, Sarfraz Khan Qureshi, Chief Exec

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 53,795 tonnes cargo including 29,353 tonnes import, 24,442 tonnes export cargo and 3,912 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Growth prospects promising

Growth prospects for Pakistan economy are fairly promising and an increase to 7 percent, or even higher, in 2007 is expected based on strong recovery of agricultural sector and improved performance of manufacturing sector, Sarfraz Khan Qureshi, Chief Exec

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

EU wheat prices slip

European Union wheat markets were generally weaker on Wednesday following more favourable weather reports and light profit-taking in the wake of repeated price rises in recent days, traders said.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

SBP governor optimistic about robust economic growth

Pakistan had emerged as attractive investment destination and would sustain macro-economic stability and robust economic growth in years ahead, Governor State Bank Dr Shamshad Akhtar said.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

FOB Gulf grain: soft wheat soars; corn and soya rise

US FOB Gulf export premiums for corn and soyabeans rose on Tuesday following a sharp drop in futures prices, traders said. Offers for new-crop soft red winter wheat rose sharply due to concerns about cold temperatures killing some of the crop. Hard wheat

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Unescap survey 2007: exchange rate management biggest challenge

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Unescap) has termed exchange rate management as the biggest challenge for the region in 2007. However, the regional economies are expected to surge ahead despite risks in the year

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Ukraine grain exports 36 percent down

Ukraine's grain exports fell by about 36 percent to 7.219 million tonnes so far in the 2006/07 season from 11.057 million in the same period in 2005/06 due to export restrictions, analysts said on Wednesday.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Unescap survey 2007: exchange rate management biggest challenge

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Unescap) has termed exchange rate management as the biggest challenge for the region in 2007. However, the regional economies are expected to surge ahead despite risks in the year

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Rice, cereal prices rise sharply

Upwards trend was seen on the grain market on Wednesday on rising demand and short supplies from the upcountry centres, dealers said. Most of the changes were on the rice sector due to strong demand by the exporters. Some wholesale traders said the demand

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Unescap survey 2007: exchange rate management biggest challenge

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Unescap) has termed exchange rate management as the biggest challenge for the region in 2007. However, the regional economies are expected to surge ahead despite risks in the year

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Manila buys 123,750t rice, bulk from Vietnam

The Philippines has bought an additional 123,750 tonnes of rice, mostly from Vietnam, bringing total imports since the start of the year to about 1.32 million tonnes, a government source said on Wednesday.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

BRIndex30 gains 219.63 points

BRIndex30 on Wednesday opened at 13,149.02 in the positive zone and remained there for whole of the trading time. It closed at 13,318.56 with a net positive change of 219.63 points and percentage change of 1.68. It saw an intra-day high of 13,327.00 and a

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Drought cuts sharply Morocco grains crop

Morocco, the biggest state importer of wheat in North Africa, expects that drought will cut this season's harvest to less than half the 9.3 million tonnes harvested a year earlier, the agriculture minister said.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

BRIndex30 gains 219.63 points

BRIndex30 on Wednesday opened at 13,149.02 in the positive zone and remained there for whole of the trading time. It closed at 13,318.56 with a net positive change of 219.63 points and percentage change of 1.68. It saw an intra-day high of 13,327.00 and a

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

CBOT corn ends down

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade closed lower on Tuesday on better corn planting weather this week in the US Midwest, traders said. "The weather this week is a little more favourable for planting," said Mario Balletto, analyst for Citigroup.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Bulls dominate KSE

The local share market witnessed a bullish session with healthy volumes and the benchmark KSE-100 index closed at the second highest level of its history of 12,189.29 points with fresh gains of 186.52 points on Wednesday.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

CBOT wheat ends up

Soft red winter wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade settled mostly higher on Tuesday after a drop in the USDA's weekly condition ratings for US winter wheat prompted short-covering, traders said. However, the market closed well below the day's hig

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Bulls dominate KSE

The local share market witnessed a bullish session with healthy volumes and the benchmark KSE-100 index closed at the second highest level of its history of 12,189.29 points with fresh gains of 186.52 points on Wednesday.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Oil cake market rates

Both the vaidas were unchanged on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Wednesday as there was buying to meet the urgent needs, dealers said. The May vaida was unchanged at Rs 648.00 and closing was seen at the same level. During the day vaida did not

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Bulls dominate KSE

The local share market witnessed a bullish session with healthy volumes and the benchmark KSE-100 index closed at the second highest level of its history of 12,189.29 points with fresh gains of 186.52 points on Wednesday.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Cotton prices remain firm in small business

Firmness prevailed in the cotton market on Wednesday as prices did not show any weakness in process of lean business, dealers said. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 2725, without upcountry expenses.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Gold hits Rs 13,397

Gold prices have reached Rs 13,397 per 10 gram in the domestic market in the wake of upward trend in international market, and its import has come to a halt, traders said. "Gold price has been increased today by Rs 95 per 10 gram to Rs 13397 per 10 grams,

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Two Egyptian ports closed due to bad weather

Two of Egypt's Red Sea ports closed on Wednesday because of choppy waters and a sandstorm that reduced visibility, state news agency Mena said. A Red Sea Ports authority official said the ports of Hurghada and Safaga had been closed, according to Mena.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Gold hits Rs 13,397

Gold prices have reached Rs 13,397 per 10 gram in the domestic market in the wake of upward trend in international market, and its import has come to a halt, traders said. "Gold price has been increased today by Rs 95 per 10 gram to Rs 13397 per 10 grams,

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

ANS makes slight gains

Alaska North Slope crude edged up 4 cents as benchmark cash crude West Texas Intermediate was steady on Monday. ANS sold on Friday at 25 cents per barrel above WTI for a 300,000-barrel cargo due for delivery in June, according to the buyer and seller.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Gold hits Rs 13,397

Gold prices have reached Rs 13,397 per 10 gram in the domestic market in the wake of upward trend in international market, and its import has come to a halt, traders said. "Gold price has been increased today by Rs 95 per 10 gram to Rs 13397 per 10 grams,

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

New York coffee climbs

US arabica coffee settled firm on Tuesday, recouping some of Monday's losses on a technical bounce amid active spreading and a lack of origin selling, traders said. The market held support levels for May at $1.08 and July at $1.11.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Cairns Group moot urges end to agriculture trade anomalies

On the conclusion of the three-day Ministerial meeting, the Cairns Group on Wednesday issued ''Lahore Communiqué'', which said that it wants a good deal at the next Doha Round to make it a success within the given timeframe.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

MGE wheat settles lower

Spring wheat futures on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange closed lower on Tuesday, backing off advances tied to a drop in US winter wheat condition ratings, traders said. "There was no follow-through on the rally, and it fell apart," one trader said.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Cairns Group moot urges end to agriculture trade anomalies

On the conclusion of the three-day Ministerial meeting, the Cairns Group on Wednesday issued 'Lahore Communiqué', which said that it wants a good deal at the next Doha Round to make it a success within the given timeframe.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

New York cocoa soars to close 2.8 percent up

US cocoa futures closed up 2.8 percent on Tuesday after soaring to a near four-year peak as a stronger pound spurred arbitrage buying, traders said. "The strength in the market today was seen because of that British pound, it just pushed to a new high tod

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Cairns Group moot urges end to agriculture trade anomalies

On the conclusion of the three-day Ministerial meeting, the Cairns Group on Wednesday issued 'Lahore Communiqué', which said that it wants a good deal at the next Doha Round to make it a success within the given timeframe.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Indonesia approves tin export licence for Koba Tin

Indonesia has approved tin export permits for two more smelters, including PT Koba Tin, taking the number of tin exporters to five, a senior trade ministry official said on Wednesday.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

NAB complains against software provided by PRAL

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has expressed serious concerns over the delay in data entry of declaration of income and assets of government officials due to use of an unapproved software provided by the Pakistan Automation Revenue Limited (PRAL

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

US copper hits new highs

US copper futures rallied to life-of-contract highs on Tuesday as a bout of speculative short-covering gained momentum when London copper breached $8,000 a tonne, analysts said.

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

NAB complains against software provided by PRAL

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has expressed serious concerns over the delay in data entry of declaration of income and assets of government officials due to use of an unapproved software provided by the Pakistan Automation Revenue Limited (PRAL

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

US gold down

US gold futures ended $2 lower on Tuesday, ignoring a weak dollar, as falling energy prices prompted jittery investors to lock in profits as prices were within sight of the psychological $700 level. Most-active gold futures for June delivery on the Comex

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

NAB complains against software provided by PRAL

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has expressed serious concerns over the delay in data entry of declaration of income and assets of government officials due to use of an unapproved software provided by the Pakistan Automation Revenue Limited (PRAL

Published 19 Apr, 2007 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 14	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 14	277.63
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 14	155.86
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 14	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 14	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 14	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	5,985.38
Nasdaq / Nov 13	19,230.72
Dow Jones / Nov 13	43,958.19
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,517.41
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 14	38,680.99
Hang Seng / Nov 14	19,503.42
FTSE 100 / Nov 14	8,042.72
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 14	19,122.26

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 12	231,911
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,085
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 14	67.97
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 14	2,558.37
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 14	71.10
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	599.28 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	62.51 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.80 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,019.78 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.25 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	599.28 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	62.51 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.80 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,019.78 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.25 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 15 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	43,291,848 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 15 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	33,201,636 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 15 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	31,524,926 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 15 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	27,455,465 ▲ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Nov 15 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	26,996,630 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 15 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	26,013,918 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 15 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	25,704,933 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 15 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	23,694,836 ▲ 0.00
Secure Logistics / Nov 15 Secure Logistics Group Limited(SLGL)	23,623,241 ▲ 0.00

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