News Archives for Print - 2007-10-25

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

LCCI proposes increased trade with Spain

Pakistan's exports to Spain could reach up to $6.2 billion since the country has potentially large export volume comprising sectors like textiles, mineral fuels, leather products, plastics and plastic products, optical, photo, technical and medical appara

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Renewal of customs agents licences under old rules allowed

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed renewal of clearing and forwarding agents licenses as per previous licensing rules. Accepting the demand of Karachi Custom Agents Association (KCAA), the FBR advised all the collectorates that the licensing b

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 10, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Renewal of customs agents licences under old rules allowed

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed renewal of clearing and forwarding agents licenses as per previous licensing rules. Accepting the demand of Karachi Custom Agents Association (KCAA), the FBR advised all the collectorates that the licensing b

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 10, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Renewal of customs agents licences under old rules allowed

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed renewal of clearing and forwarding agents licenses as per previous licensing rules. Accepting the demand of Karachi Custom Agents Association (KCAA), the FBR advised all the collectorates that the licensing b

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 10, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Feedback on pay package, golden handshake: FBR to collect field formations employees data

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to collect data of 24,000 FBR employees in the field formations to get their feedback on key issues including golden handshake scheme, double pay package and compensation and benefits at the reformed units.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Wednesday (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Agribusiness support fund impact reviewed

The impact of funds disbursed through Agribusiness Support Fund (ASF) was reviewed at the monthly meeting of the Agribusiness Development & Diversification Project (AD&DP), Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) in Lahore on Wednesday.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Agribusiness support fund impact reviewed

The impact of funds disbursed through Agribusiness Support Fund (ASF) was reviewed at the monthly meeting of the Agribusiness Development & Diversification Project (AD&DP), Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) in Lahore on Wednesday.

Published 25 Oct, 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 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Agribusiness support fund impact reviewed

The impact of funds disbursed through Agribusiness Support Fund (ASF) was reviewed at the monthly meeting of the Agribusiness Development & Diversification Project (AD&DP), Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) in Lahore on Wednesday.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Narc to hold function on World Food Day today

National Agriculture Research Council (NARC) on Thursday will organise a function in connection with World Food Day (WFD) to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FOA) of the United Nations. Federal Minister for Food, Agricult

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Developing leadership skills amongst students underlined

Dr M E Tusneem, Chairman, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council has underlined the need of developing leadership skills amongst the students to enable them meet the future challenges. He was addressing the first meeting of the newly constituted National

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Sindh chief minister rejects NRO

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has outright rejected the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), terming it as "unjust, against the spirit of transparent judicial process, discriminatory in nature and injurious to good democratic practices".

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Sindh chief minister rejects NRO

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has outright rejected the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), terming it as "unjust, against the spirit of transparent judicial process, discriminatory in nature and injurious to good democratic practices".

Published 25 Oct, 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 (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Ibad urges PPPP to cooperate on security measures

Sindh Governor Ishrat-ul-Ibad has said that provincial government is committed to deliver its responsibility of providing security to Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians Chairperson Benazir Bhutto but the co-operation of the other side is also require

Published 25 Oct, 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 (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Two soldiers killed in blast

Two soldiers were killed on Wednesday in a roadside bomb blast near their convoy in a troubled tribal region close to the Afghan border, security officials said. The remote-controlled bomb exploded when the convoy was travelling into Miranshah, the main t

Published 25 Oct, 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 (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Two soldiers killed in blast

Two soldiers were killed on Wednesday in a roadside bomb blast near their convoy in a troubled tribal region close to the Afghan border, security officials said. The remote-controlled bomb exploded when the convoy was travelling into Miranshah, the main t

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Wednesday (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Turkish warplanes bomb Kurd rebels

Turkish warplanes reportedly bombed Kurdish rebel targets along the Iraqi border on Wednesday as government and military leaders met to consider whether to launch operations across the frontier.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Turkish warplanes bomb Kurd rebels

Turkish warplanes reportedly bombed Kurdish rebel targets along the Iraqi border on Wednesday as government and military leaders met to consider whether to launch operations across the frontier.

Published 25 Oct, 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 (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

US defence firms post higher profits, up forecasts

Top-tier defence contractors Northrop Grumman Corp and General Dynamics Corp posted higher third-quarter profit on Wednesday and raised their financial forecasts on the back of strong US military spending.

Published 25 Oct, 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 (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

US defence firms post higher profits, up forecasts

Top-tier defence contractors Northrop Grumman Corp and General Dynamics Corp posted higher third-quarter profit on Wednesday and raised their financial forecasts on the back of strong US military spending.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Bears strengthen position at ISE

Equities showed negative signs at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday where bears strengthened their positions under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index was down by 73.40 points as the ISE index moved from 3,120.97 to 3,

Published 25 Oct, 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 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Bears strengthen position at ISE

Equities showed negative signs at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday where bears strengthened their positions under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index was down by 73.40 points as the ISE index moved from 3,120.97 to 3,

Published 25 Oct, 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 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

LSE index goes down 118.15 points

Share prices eroded massively on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Wednesday since the correction surfacing a few sessions earlier continued, but brokers said that uncertainty about the fate of President Pervez Musharraf played a pivotal role in triggering p

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Wednesday (October 24, 2007).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

LSE index goes down 118.15 points

Share prices eroded massively on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Wednesday since the correction surfacing a few sessions earlier continued, but brokers said that uncertainty about the fate of President Pervez Musharraf played a pivotal role in triggering p

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

New York cotton

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

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

PPP considering hiring foreign private agencies'

The leadership of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is considering hiring services of foreign private security agencies for the special security of Benazir Bhutto in the wake of two blasts on her procession last week, sources told Business Recorder on T

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

New York cotton

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

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

PPP considering hiring foreign private agencies'

The leadership of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is considering hiring services of foreign private security agencies for the special security of Benazir Bhutto in the wake of two blasts on her procession last week, sources told Business Recorder on T

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Aaj TV - Thursday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Business policy roundtable: level playing field for investors advocated

Participants at a business policy roundtable on Monday underscored the need for giving the foreign investors level playing field in the country. The roundtable was organised by Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), in collaboration with the

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

HRW wheat bids hold steady

US Plains hard red winter wheat basis bids were steady Wednesday, with volatility in KCBT futures keeping farmer selling to a minimum. KCBT wheat futures fell as much as 17-1/2 cents in overnight trading, weighed by news that Russia will not go ahead with

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Business policy roundtable: level playing field for investors advocated

Participants at a business policy roundtable on Monday underscored the need for giving the foreign investors level playing field in the country. The roundtable was organised by Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), in collaboration with the

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 78,466 tonnes cargo including 59,215 tonnes import, 19,251 tonnes export cargo and 2,589 containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Business policy roundtable: level playing field for investors advocated

Participants at a business policy roundtable on Monday underscored the need for giving the foreign investors level playing field in the country. The roundtable was organised by Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), in collaboration with the

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

KCBT wheat futures settle sharply lower

Hard red winter wheat futures on the Kansas City Board of Trade ended sharply lower on Tuesday in profit-taking following Monday's rally, traders said. The December ended down 28-1/4 cents, or 3.2 percent, at $8.59-3/4 per bushel, after hitting the 30-cen

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Pakistan calls for reforming international financial system

Pakistan called for developing a strategic consensus on comprehensive reform of international financial and monetary system that would accommodate interests of developing states.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

US Midwest soyabean rise, corn strong

Spot basis bids for soyabeans rose at locations around the US Midwest on Wednesday as dealers tried to entice farmers to bring newly harvested crops to processors and elevators. Cash bids for corn strengthened at interior locations, particularly at proces

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Pakistan calls for reforming international financial system

Pakistan called for developing a strategic consensus on comprehensive reform of international financial and monetary system that would accommodate interests of developing states.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Seed prices sharply higher; Irri falls

Seed prices went up sharply on the grain market on Wednesday as supply was tight due to transportation problem after holidays and abnormal situation in the city, dealers said. On the rice sector, Irri-white low type was lower by Rs 300 to Rs 1350 and good

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Pakistan calls for reforming international financial system

Pakistan called for developing a strategic consensus on comprehensive reform of international financial and monetary system that would accommodate interests of developing states.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Plastic mouldings mixed on Jodia Bazaar

The trading on plastic mouldings closed mixed on Jodia Bazaar here on Wednesday. The following changes were noted.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

BRIndex30 loses 464.93 points

On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened in the red zone, at 15,839.09, and closed at 15,395.15 with a net negative change of -464.93 points and percentage change of -2.93. It experienced intra-day high of 15,904.15 and low of 15,331.07. The volume amounted to

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Rains, sunshine spell bigger Ivory Coast cocoa crop

Abundant rains with long spells of hot sunshine last week in Ivory Coast's main cocoa growing regions are paving the way to a bigger October-March main crop, farmers said. Last season, cocoa output tailed off sharply in December after rains dried up and t

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

BRIndex30 loses 464.93 points

On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened in the red zone, at 15,839.09, and closed at 15,395.15 with a net negative change of -464.93 points and percentage change of -2.93. It experienced intra-day high of 15,904.15 and low of 15,331.07. The volume amounted to

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Indian sugar futures rise

Indian sugar futures rose on Wednesday after a leading producer said plantings for the new crop would likely drop because of tight profit margins, and bolstered by firm spot prices. At 3:41 pm (1011 GMT), the near-month contract on the National Commodity

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Reconditioned cars import falls to 1,300 per month in first quarter

The import of reconditioned cars has slumped from 6,000 per month in 2005-06 to 1,300 per month during first quarter of the current fiscal, which again established the local assemblers'' monopoly in the domestic market.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

CBOT corn futures down as wheat, crude oil fall

Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade ended lower on Tuesday on spill-over pressure from a drop in wheat and a downturn in crude oil futures, traders said. Corn futures held firm in early dealings because of a weak dollar and firm crude oil markets.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Reconditioned cars import falls to 1,300 per month in first quarter

The import of reconditioned cars has slumped from 6,000 per month in 2005-06 to 1,300 per month during first quarter of the current fiscal, which again established the local assemblers' monopoly in the domestic market.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

CBOT wheat limit-down

Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade plunged the daily limit of 30 cents per bushel Tuesday after a drop in the US dollar failed to generate fresh wheat export demand, analysts said. Also bearish was a lack of confirmation that Russia would impose

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Reconditioned cars import falls to 1,300 per month in first quarter

The import of reconditioned cars has slumped from 6,000 per month in 2005-06 to 1,300 per month during first quarter of the current fiscal, which again established the local assemblers' monopoly in the domestic market.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Oil cake market rates

Bullish trend persisted on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Wednesday as buyers renewed interest in the fresh buying, dealers said. The December vaida opened with Re 1 gain at Rs 518.00 and market closed at the same rate, they said.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Powers under FBR Act: Establishment Division to issue notification soon

The Establishment Division will soon issue a notification for extending powers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Act, 2007 to FBR Chairman, implementing new structure/functions of the top FBR management.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Panic buying after cut in cotton crop estimate

Panic buying was seen in the cotton market on Wednesday as the mills were trying to grab all the lots offered by the ginners at the prevailing rates after the food minister statement, dealers said. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate w

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Powers under FBR Act: Establishment Division to issue notification soon

The Establishment Division will soon issue a notification for extending powers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Act, 2007 to FBR Chairman, implementing new structure/functions of the top FBR management.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

MGE spring wheat plunges

Spring wheat futures at the Minneapolis Grain Exchange fell more than 3 percent on Tuesday, in line with a technically motivated sell-off in Chicago Board of Trade wheat, traders said. Also bearish was an absence of fresh export news for wheat, despite a

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Powers under FBR Act: Establishment Division to issue notification soon

The Establishment Division will soon issue a notification for extending powers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Act, 2007 to FBR Chairman, implementing new structure/functions of the top FBR management.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

New York arabica coffee up

ICE arabica coffee futures finished a touch higher on Tuesday, from speculative selling under pressure from rains in top producer Brazil, dealers said. "Rain has obviously picked up and that's what pushed this market down. But the big question is how much

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

EC unveils draft political parties 'Code of Conduct' for polls

The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday unveiled the draft of Political Parties' and contesting candidates to be observed in election 2007-08 that will be forwarded to the political parties for their inputs by November 3.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

New York cocoa ends up

US cocoa settled slightly higher on Tuesday in reaction to the stronger pound and under pressure from Ivory Coast arrivals, traders said. "I think the market is trying to consolidate after the recent losses. I really don't look for it to go too far on the

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

EC unveils draft political parties 'Code of Conduct' for polls

The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday unveiled the draft of Political Parties' and contesting candidates to be observed in election 2007-08 that will be forwarded to the political parties for their inputs by November 3.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Copper prices fall in Asia

Shanghai copper drifted lower on Wednesday, as concerns about rising stocks and slowing demand awaken again following an abortive rally in London in the previous session. Shanghai's January copper contract, the most active, was down 300 yuan at 65,100 yua

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

KSE-100 index tumbles to 14,260.86 points

Karachi share market witnessed heavy selling pressure on Wednesday due to declining oil prices in the international market, political uncertainty and exposure call on few brokers. The KSE-100 index lost 265.66 points to close at 14,260.86 points'' level,

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

US copper posts gains

US copper futures closed higher on Tuesday, benefiting from a broad-based recovery in commodity markets following on Monday's risk aversion sell-off, traders said. Copper for December delivery ended up 2.70 cents at $3.5135 a lb. on the New York Mercantil

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

KSE-100 index tumbles to 14,260.86 points

Karachi share market witnessed heavy selling pressure on Wednesday due to declining oil prices in the international market, political uncertainty and exposure call on few brokers. The KSE-100 index lost 265.66 points to close at 14,260.86 points' level, w

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Gold up in New York

US gold futures rebounded to finish $3 higher on Tuesday after the previous session's solid losses as a sharply weaker dollar prompted bargain hunting among bullion investors. However, analysts said record high levels of net speculative long positions in

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

KSE-100 index tumbles to 14,260.86 points

Karachi share market witnessed heavy selling pressure on Wednesday due to declining oil prices in the international market, political uncertainty and exposure call on few brokers. The KSE-100 index lost 265.66 points to close at 14,260.86 points' level, w

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Gold steadies in Asia

Gold steadied on Wednesday as the dollar failed to give direction, while platinum came under pressure on concerns that last week's gains partly on supply worries had been overdone. Spot gold was at $758.80/759.60 an ounce, little changed from $759.20/760.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Risk management system for import cargoes

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to implement ''Risk Management System'' (RMS) at Collectorate of Customs (Appraisement), Karachi, to scan 50 percent of total Goods Declarations (GDs) filed for detecting evasion of duties/taxes on the import

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Indian soyaoil futures rise

Indian soyaoil futures rose on Wednesday, tracking firm spot demand ahead of a festival next month and a slowdown in arrivals of new crop soyabeans. At 1:44 pm (0814 GMT), the November futures contract on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange wa

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Risk management system for import cargoes

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to implement 'Risk Management System' (RMS) at Collectorate of Customs (Appraisement), Karachi, to scan 50 percent of total Goods Declarations (GDs) filed for detecting evasion of duties/taxes on the import o

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Oil falls below $85 in Asian trading

Oil retreated below $85 a barrel on Wednesday, falling for the fourth consecutive session on forecasts that US crude stocks likely rose again and on signs that Opec was already boosting oil supply. US light crude for December delivery fell 55 cents to $84

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Risk management system for import cargoes

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to implement 'Risk Management System' (RMS) at Collectorate of Customs (Appraisement), Karachi, to scan 50 percent of total Goods Declarations (GDs) filed for detecting evasion of duties/taxes on the import o

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Malaysian tin up

Malaysian tin climbed 1.2 percent on Wednesday as a rise in London Metal Exchange prices and strong demand at the level lifted the market, one dealer said.

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Seven fresh EOIs received for NPCC

The Privatisation Commission has received seven fresh expressions of interest (EOIs) for privatisation of National Power Construction Corporation (Pvt) Limited (NPCC).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

CBoT rice closes lower

Chicago Board of Trade rough rice futures closed weaker on Tuesday on follow-through speculative selling, pressured by a 30-cent trading limit drop in wheat, traders said. November rice closed 4 cents per hundredweight lower at $11.52. January ended 4 dow

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Seven fresh EOIs received for NPCC

The Privatisation Commission has received seven fresh expressions of interest (EOIs) for privatisation of National Power Construction Corporation (Pvt) Limited (NPCC).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Uzbekistan cotton output down

Uzbekistan, the world's No 2 cotton exporter, produced 747,084 tonnes of cotton fibre in January-September compared to 763,109 tonnes in the same period last year, the state statistics committee said on Tuesday. During the first nine months of 2007, cotto

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Seven fresh EOIs received for NPCC

The Privatisation Commission has received seven fresh expressions of interest (EOIs) for privatisation of National Power Construction Corporation (Pvt) Limited (NPCC).

Published 25 Oct, 2007 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	277.93
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	277.83
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	154.85
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 12	5,983.99
Nasdaq / Nov 12	19,281.40
Dow Jones / Nov 12	43,910.98
India Sensex / Nov 13	78,360.01
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	38,794.83
Hang Seng / Nov 13	19,656.76
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	8,051.12
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	19,112.16

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 12	231,911
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	68.33
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,085
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	2,606.22
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	71.05
Petrol/Litre / Nov 14	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 14 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 14 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	599.28 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 14 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 14 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 14 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	62.51 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 14 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.80 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 14 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,019.78 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 14 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 14 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.25 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 14 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 14 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	599.28 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 14 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 14 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 14 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	62.51 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 14 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.80 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 14 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,019.78 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 14 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 14 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.25 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 14 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	43,291,848 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 14 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	33,201,636 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 14 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	31,524,926 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 14 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	27,455,465 ▲ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Nov 14 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	26,996,630 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 14 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	26,013,918 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 14 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	25,704,933 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 14 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	23,694,836 ▲ 0.00
Secure Logistics / Nov 14 Secure Logistics Group Limited(SLGL)	23,623,241 ▲ 0.00

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