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Print - 2007-09-20

Lawlessness in Site area: over a dozen industrialists shift business abroad

Lawlessness in Site area: over a dozen industrialists shift business abroad

The rampant lawlessness and unproportional upsurge in street crimes in Site area have forced over a dozen well-established industrialists of the area to shift their business concerns abroad and left the country.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 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 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

13,000 used cars stuck in Japan: sequel to ban on year old units' import

13,000 used cars stuck in Japan: sequel to ban on year old units' import

Five years old 13,000 reconditioned cars are stuck up in Japan after the announcement of changes in import restriction imposed in the 2007-08 budget on more than three years old cars, it is learnt.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 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 (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

13,000 used cars stuck in Japan: sequel to ban on year old units' import

13,000 used cars stuck in Japan: sequel to ban on year old units' import

Five years old 13,000 reconditioned cars are stuck up in Japan after the announcement of changes in import restriction imposed in the 2007-08 budget on more than three years old cars, it is learnt.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 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 (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

13,000 used cars stuck in Japan: sequel to ban on year old units'' import

13,000 used cars stuck in Japan: sequel to ban on year old units'' import

Five years old 13,000 reconditioned cars are stuck up in Japan after the announcement of changes in import restriction imposed in the 2007-08 budget on more than three years old cars, it is learnt.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 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 (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

BRIndex30 gains 97 points

BRIndex30 gains 97 points

On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened in the green zone, at 14,136.28, and remained there for whole of the trading time, It closed at 14,233.28, registering net positive change of 97 points and percentage change of 0.69. It experienced the intra-day high of

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

BRIndex30 gains 97 points

BRIndex30 gains 97 points

On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened in the green zone, at 14,136.28, and remained there for whole of the trading time, It closed at 14,233.28, registering net positive change of 97 points and percentage change of 0.69. It experienced the intra-day high of

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Supplies by five documented sectors: government departments not to deduct three percent withholding tax

Supplies by five documented sectors: government departments not to deduct three percent withholding tax

The government departments/autonomous bodies, being withholding agents have been restrained from deducting 3 percent sales tax on the supplies made to them by five documented sectors including oil marketing companies and independent power producers (IPPs)

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits

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 (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Supplies by five documented sectors: government departments not to deduct three percent withholding tax

Supplies by five documented sectors: government departments not to deduct three percent withholding tax

The government departments/autonomous bodies, being withholding agents have been restrained from deducting 3 percent sales tax on the supplies made to them by five documented sectors including oil marketing companies and independent power producers (IPPs)

Published 20 Sep, 2007 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 (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Supplies by five documented sectors: government departments not to deduct three percent withholding tax

Supplies by five documented sectors: government departments not to deduct three percent withholding tax

The government departments/autonomous bodies, being withholding agents have been restrained from deducting 3 percent sales tax on the supplies made to them by five documented sectors including oil marketing companies and independent power producers (IPPs)

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

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 (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Supplies by five documented sectors: government departments not to deduct three percent withholding tax

Supplies by five documented sectors: government departments not to deduct three percent withholding tax

The government departments/autonomous bodies, being withholding agents have been restrained from deducting 3 percent sales tax on the supplies made to them by five documented sectors including oil marketing companies and independent power producers (IPPs)

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

45 projects worth Rs 154 billion approved

45 projects worth Rs 154 billion approved

The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Wednesday approved 45 development projects worth Rs 154.1 billion, with major allocation of over Rs 100 billion to infrastructure sector, said Engr Dr M Akram Sheikh, Deputy Chairman, Plannin

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

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 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

45 projects worth Rs 154 billion approved

45 projects worth Rs 154 billion approved

The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Wednesday approved 45 development projects worth Rs 154.1 billion, with major allocation of over Rs 100 billion to infrastructure sector, said Engr Dr M Akram Sheikh, Deputy Chairman, Plannin

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

45 projects worth Rs 154 billion approved

45 projects worth Rs 154 billion approved

The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Wednesday approved 45 development projects worth Rs 154.1 billion, with major allocation of over Rs 100 billion to infrastructure sector, said Engr Dr M Akram Sheikh, Deputy Chairman, Plannin

Published 20 Sep, 2007 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 (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

McKinnon piles up pressure on Musharraf

McKinnon piles up pressure on Musharraf

Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon on Wednesday piled up pressure on President Pervez Musharraf to step down as military chief ahead of his planned re-election by middle of next month. Musharraf is up against toughest political and legal challeng

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

McKinnon piles up pressure on Musharraf

McKinnon piles up pressure on Musharraf

Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon on Wednesday piled up pressure on President Pervez Musharraf to step down as military chief ahead of his planned re-election by middle of next month. Musharraf is up against toughest political and legal challeng

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

LSE equities score fresh gains

LSE equities score fresh gains

Share values maintained the upward tendency on Wednesday on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), and led by fertilisers, exploration and insurance sectors, the market recorded a fresh gain of over 48 points. The LSE-25 index reached 4,570.33 points from Tuesd

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

LSE equities score fresh gains

LSE equities score fresh gains

Share values maintained the upward tendency on Wednesday on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), and led by fertilisers, exploration and insurance sectors, the market recorded a fresh gain of over 48 points. The LSE-25 index reached 4,570.33 points from Tuesd

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

ISE-10 Index up 52.56 points

ISE-10 Index up 52.56 points

Equities witnessed broad-based recovery at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday where fresh buying spree in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in upward direction amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index was plus by 52.56 points from 2,928.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

ISE-10 Index up 52.56 points

ISE-10 Index up 52.56 points

Equities witnessed broad-based recovery at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday where fresh buying spree in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in upward direction amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index was plus by 52.56 points from 2,928.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Iraqi foreign minister invites Russian investors

Iraqi foreign minister invites Russian investors

Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari invited Russian business to invest in the reconstruction of his country during a visit to Moscow on Wednesday. But Zebari told reporters at a press conference with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, that Russian

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Siemens names new board member to fight corruption

Siemens names new board member to fight corruption

Troubled German engineering giant Siemens said on Wednesday it had created a board level position to fight corruption, one of three nominations aimed at restoring the group's tarnished reputation.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Russia to ban gas flaring

Russia to ban gas flaring

Russia will stop the practice of gas flaring, in which unwanted gas is burned as it is released from oilfields, acting deputy prime minister Sergei Ivanov said on Wednesday. "We will not allow anyone to flare gas, at least in Russia. The decision has alre

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Americans worry about economy, despite rate cut

Americans worry about economy, despite rate cut

Americans are worried about the economy and fear housing woes and war spending could spark a recession, despite the interest rate cut this week that sent stock markets soaring.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

PVMA seeks rationalisation of edible oil taxes

PVMA seeks rationalisation of edible oil taxes

The Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) has asked the government to rationalise duty/taxes to bring down ghee/cooking oil prices for immediate relief to the buyers during the holy month of Ramazan.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

PVMA seeks rationalisation of edible oil taxes

PVMA seeks rationalisation of edible oil taxes

The Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) has asked the government to rationalise duty/taxes to bring down ghee/cooking oil prices for immediate relief to the buyers during the holy month of Ramazan.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

PVMA seeks rationalisation of edible oil taxes

PVMA seeks rationalisation of edible oil taxes

The Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) has asked the government to rationalise duty/taxes to bring down ghee/cooking oil prices for immediate relief to the buyers during the holy month of Ramazan.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Over 2000 tons onion being imported daily from Afghanistan and Iran

Over 2000 tons onion being imported daily from Afghanistan and Iran

Onion prices have gone down by Rs 240 per 40 kg as a result of its import from Afghanistan and Iran. Pakistan is importing around 1600 tons onion from Kabul and 500 to 800 tons from Iran daily via land route, President of Wholesale Vegetable Welfare Assoc

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Over 2000 tons onion being imported daily from Afghanistan and Iran

Over 2000 tons onion being imported daily from Afghanistan and Iran

Onion prices have gone down by Rs 240 per 40 kg as a result of its import from Afghanistan and Iran. Pakistan is importing around 1600 tons onion from Kabul and 500 to 800 tons from Iran daily via land route, President of Wholesale Vegetable Welfare Assoc

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Over 2000 tons onion being imported daily from Afghanistan and Iran

Over 2000 tons onion being imported daily from Afghanistan and Iran

Onion prices have gone down by Rs 240 per 40 kg as a result of its import from Afghanistan and Iran. Pakistan is importing around 1600 tons onion from Kabul and 500 to 800 tons from Iran daily via land route, President of Wholesale Vegetable Welfare Assoc

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Zero-percent sales tax on pigment thickener import

Zero-percent sales tax on pigment thickener import

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will levy zero-percent sales tax on the import and supply of pigment thickener (Pakistan Customs Tariff heading 3906.9030). The board has amended SRO 509(I)/2007 through a notification issued on Wednesday.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Zero-percent sales tax on pigment thickener import

Zero-percent sales tax on pigment thickener import

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will levy zero-percent sales tax on the import and supply of pigment thickener (Pakistan Customs Tariff heading 3906.9030). The board has amended SRO 509(I)/2007 through a notification issued on Wednesday.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Zero-percent sales tax on pigment thickener import

Zero-percent sales tax on pigment thickener import

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will levy zero-percent sales tax on the import and supply of pigment thickener (Pakistan Customs Tariff heading 3906.9030). The board has amended SRO 509(I)/2007 through a notification issued on Wednesday.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Zero-percent sales tax on pigment thickener import

Zero-percent sales tax on pigment thickener import

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will levy zero-percent sales tax on the import and supply of pigment thickener (Pakistan Customs Tariff heading 3906.9030). The board has amended SRO 509(I)/2007 through a notification issued on Wednesday.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Clearing Schedule for T+3 System

Clearing Schedule for T+3 System

Karachi Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+3 System.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Used cars import down in July-August

Used cars import down in July-August

The import of used-cars has declined as only 2,687 vehicles were imported during the first two months of July and August 2007, it is learnt.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Companies under suspension

Companies under suspension

"Under Suspension" Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Used cars import down in July-August

Used cars import down in July-August

The import of used-cars has declined as only 2,687 vehicles were imported during the first two months of July and August 2007, it is learnt.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Used cars import down in July-August

Used cars import down in July-August

The import of used-cars has declined as only 2,687 vehicles were imported during the first two months of July and August 2007, it is learnt.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Provisionally listed companies

Provisionally listed companies

Provisional companies listed in Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Pakistan embarks on structural reforms agenda: Prime Minister

Pakistan embarks on structural reforms agenda: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday said that Pakistan has achieved record economic growth and stability yet there are certain challenges which have to be confronted in order to achieve the desired level of progress and prosperity.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Sida and FAO enter over $6.4 million partnership with Erra

Sida and FAO enter over $6.4 million partnership with Erra

Swedish International Development Co-operation Agency (Sida) and UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have entered into a $6,491,712 million partnership with Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (Erra) and its partners for restorin

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Punjab to regularise services of 10,000 teachers

Punjab to regularise services of 10,000 teachers

The Punjab Government has decided to regularise services of about 10,000 educators inducted in the Education Department on adhoc basis to fulfil the shortage of teachers in the province.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Punjab to regularise services of 10,000 teachers

Punjab to regularise services of 10,000 teachers

The Punjab Government has decided to regularise services of about 10,000 educators inducted in the Education Department on adhoc basis to fulfil the shortage of teachers in the province.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

'No plan to cut PTCL staff'

'No plan to cut PTCL staff'

PTCL is planning a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) for employees, which would be absolutely 'non-binding', and nobody would be forced to leave the company.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

'No plan to cut PTCL staff'

'No plan to cut PTCL staff'

PTCL is planning a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) for employees, which would be absolutely 'non-binding', and nobody would be forced to leave the company.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

China to launch foreign exchange agency on September 28

China to launch foreign exchange agency on September 28

China's much-awaited new sovereign wealth fund will start operations on September 28, a semi-official newspaper reported on Wednesday. The China Business News, echoing other media reports, said the chairman of the agency would be Lou Jiwei, a former deput

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Wednesday (September 19, 2007).

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Guidelines for Dar-ul-Amans launched

Guidelines for Dar-ul-Amans launched

Punjab Social Welfare Minister Rai Munsab Ali has said his government and Germany are jointly implementing a development project to support the current reforms to reduce discrimination and violence against women and girls in Punjab.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Hearing of three NAB references adjourned

Hearing of three NAB references adjourned

The hearing of three NAB references against Irshad Ahmed Shaikh, Abdul Hakeem Makhdoom, Pir Bux Solangi and Abdul Sattar Mandokhel was adjourned till October 22, 2007 by Accountability Court No I at the request of junior defence counsel.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Resignation threat: opposition warned of 'extreme decisions'

Resignation threat: opposition warned of 'extreme decisions'

Pakistan's government warned on Wednesday of "extreme decisions" if the opposition resigns from parliament over President Pervez Musharraf's bid to be re-elected in uniform.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Etisalat job-cut plan opposed

Etisalat job-cut plan opposed

Workers at Pakistan Telecommunication Co Ltd (PTCL) will resist plans by Emirates Telecommunications Corp (Etisalat) to cut jobs at its Pakistani affiliate, a union leader said on Wednesday. United Arab Emirates based Etisalat said on Tuesday it was plann

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Beggars invade Karachi

Beggars invade Karachi

Beggars from upcountry have 'invaded' Karachi city for the month of Ramazan and the coming Eidul Fitr, reports UPP correspondent. Though the City District Government and the various Town Administrations including specialist the Gulshan Iqbal town administ

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

PTCL employees' salaries increased by 15 percent

PTCL employees' salaries increased by 15 percent

PTCL has announced 15 percent increment in salaries for all regular PTCL employees effective from the next month. In this regard a press release was issued by the company here on Wednesday said that the decision had been taken on the basis of a proposal m

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Ibad assures cooperation to petroleum dealers

Ibad assures cooperation to petroleum dealers

Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad has assured of all possible co-operation to get relief for Petroleum Dealers Association without over-burdening the people. He issued necessary instructions to concerned authorities for taking action against illegal sale o

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

National Assembly has enjoyed no power throughout its tenure: Jamali

National Assembly has enjoyed no power throughout its tenure: Jamali

National Assembly has enjoyed no autonomy or power during the last four years and ten months, former Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali said on Wednesday night in the popular Aaj TV talk-show 'Live with Talaat'.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Committee formed for SCBA elections

Committee formed for SCBA elections

Secretary Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Zulfiqar Ali Bokhari has constituted a four member Election Committee to hold SCBA elections 2007 on October 27. A SCBA notification issued here on Wednesday said that Hafiz S A Rehman Advocate Supreme Court

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Yuvraj's six sixes in over keep India afloat

Yuvraj's six sixes in over keep India afloat

Yuvraj Singh smashed English fast bowler Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over as India won by 18 runs to stay alive in the Twenty20 world championships here on Wednesday.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Yuvraj's six sixes in over keep India afloat

Yuvraj's six sixes in over keep India afloat

Yuvraj Singh smashed English fast bowler Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over as India won by 18 runs to stay alive in the Twenty20 world championships here on Wednesday.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

New York cotton

New York cotton

Wednesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

New York cotton

New York cotton

Wednesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Dealers receiving flour at former mill rate

Dealers receiving flour at former mill rate

The flour dealers have reported that they have started receiving flour from mills at the government's ex-mill rate of Rs 285 per 20 kg bag. Multan Road's flour dealers and the dealers from other areas apprised that prices are being quoted by the mills on

Published 20 Sep, 2007 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 28	281.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 28	279.71
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 1	149.58
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 1	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 1	1.29
Euro to USD / Apr 1	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 27	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 28	5,580.94
Nasdaq / Mar 28	17,322.99
Dow Jones / Mar 28	41,583.90
India Sensex / Apr 1	77,103.74
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 1	35,624.48
Hang Seng / Apr 1	23,206.84
FTSE 100 / Apr 1	8,653.57
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 1	22,445.60
France CAC40 / Apr 1	7,860.39

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 27	275,205
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 28	17,085
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 1	71.27
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 1	3,158.40
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 1	66.88
Petrol/Litre / Apr 2	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 2	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Mughal Iron & Steel (R) / Mar 27 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Limited (R)(MUGHALR2)	4.01 ▲ 1 (33.22%)
Parmount Sp. / Mar 27 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	4.10 ▲ 0.59 (16.81%)
Shaheen Ins. / Mar 27 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	7.50 ▲ 0.97 (14.85%)
Popular Islamic / Mar 27 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	15.02 ▲ 1.37 (10.04%)
Diamond Ind. / Mar 27 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	33.83 ▲ 3.08 (10.02%)
Sardar Chemical / Mar 27 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	35.95 ▲ 3.27 (10.01%)
J.K.Spinning / Mar 27 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	69.58 ▲ 6.33 (10.01%)
Data Agro / Mar 27 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	106.28 ▲ 9.66 (10%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Mar 27 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	121.88 ▲ 11.08 (10%)
Allawasaya Tex / Mar 27 Allawasaya Tex. & Finishing Mills Ltd(AWTX)	1,429.95 ▲ 130 (10%)

Stock	Price
Arif Habib Corp / Mar 27 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	11.60 ▼ -98.09 (-89.42%)
Elahi Cot. / Mar 27 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	135.93 ▼ -15.1 (-10%)
Khalid Siraj / Mar 27 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	8.03 ▼ -0.87 (-9.78%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Mar 27 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	874.01 ▼ -93.68 (-9.68%)
Saritow Spinning / Mar 27 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	18.90 ▼ -1.75 (-8.47%)
Cordoba Logistics / Mar 27 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	12.61 ▼ -1.15 (-8.36%)
Sally Textile / Mar 27 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	11.01 ▼ -0.99 (-8.25%)
Masood Textile / Mar 27 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	49.06 ▼ -4.27 (-8.01%)
Universal Ins. / Mar 27 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.57 ▼ -0.73 (-7.09%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Mar 27 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	42 ▼ -3.1 (-6.87%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Mar 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	45,325,056 ▲ 0.31
Pak Elektron / Mar 27 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	29,179,304 ▲ 0.67
P.S.O. / Mar 27 Pakistan State Oil Company Limited(PSO)	26,879,128 ▲ 1.58
Arif Habib Corp / Mar 27 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	20,499,919 ▼ -98.09
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,191,931 ▼ -0.03
B.O.Punjab / Mar 27 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,148,304 ▼ -0.2
Pak Petroleum / Mar 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	15,934,134 ▼ -1.85
Engro Fert. / Mar 27 Engro Fertilizers Limited(EFERT)	14,419,464 ▲ 0.5
Fauji Cement / Mar 27 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	14,194,696 ▲ 0.53
Maple Leaf Cement / Mar 27 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	11,282,647 ▲ 0.09

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