News Archives for Print - 2007-11-05

Free medical camps set up in Chitral

Tanzeem Lil Sahil Wal Mehroom and Al-Khidmat Foundation have jointed free medical camps in different localities of Torkoh, a remote area in Chitral district.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Security tightened in Peshawar

Security has been put on high alert in provincial capital after declaration of emergency in the country to foil the nefarious designs of saboteurs and anti-state elements.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Rawal park attracts good number of visitors

The Rawal lake view park has started attracting a large of people since its opening for general public a couple of months ago. People from different areas of the federal capital rush towards it, particularly at the weekends to enjoy their extra time here.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Musharraf: moderate who admires Napoleon and Nixon

For an insight into why Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf wants to cling to power, his stated leadership models say it all - Napoleon Bonaparte and Richard Nixon. General has employed the French emperor's soldierly plain-speaking and the late US p

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Sara made acting registrar of Supreme Court

Ms Sara Saeed on Sunday formally took over the charge as acting registrar of the Supreme Court. According to an official notification Sara will hold the charge of the office till further orders, while Dr Faqir Hussain who was holding additional charge as

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Lint prices rise to Rs 3225, spot rate gains Rs 25 at Rs 3975

Local cotton trading depicted an unknown pattern-both sellers and buyers did their respective jobs honestly,spot rate rose within days by Rs 75 to Rs 3025. Rates in ready to above Rs 3200 and Phutti in Sindh was quoted at Rs 1550 and Rs 1625 and in Punjab

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Lint prices rise to Rs 3225, spot rate gains Rs 25 at Rs 3975

Local cotton trading depicted an unknown pattern-both sellers and buyers did their respective jobs honestly,spot rate rose within days by Rs 75 to Rs 3025. Rates in ready to above Rs 3200 and Phutti in Sindh was quoted at Rs 1550 and Rs 1625 and in Punjab

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Quetta receives rain

The provincial capital received intermittent rain on Sunday as the dark thick clouds were still hovering over the sky and the rain turned the weather pleasant. The Regional Met office has forecast cloudy weather for the valley and its surrounding areas du

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Facts on implications of emergency rule in Pakistan

President Pervez Musharraf's declaration of emergency rule has far-reaching consequences for the judiciary, the media, elections due in January and Pakistanis in general.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

HEC introduces new programme for promoting research

Higher Education Commission (HEC) has introduced a new programme for promoting research in various fields. Under the programme, the achievements of Pakistani scholars in different fields would be honoured through a series of annual cash awards, said an of

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

No date set for general elections: Tariq

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Tariq Azeem said no date has been set for the general elections and decision will be taken after assemblies complete their term during the current month. Speaking to CNN, the minister expressed the hope that

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

PTA deposits Rs 1.2 billion with AJ&K Council, Northern Areas Secretariat

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has deposited Rs 1.2 billion with the AJ&K Council Secretariat and NAs Secretariat on account of Initial License Fee (ILF) collected from four mobile operators to whom licenses were issued for AJ&K and NAs.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

People laud Mushrraf's address

People of Sindh like other parts of the country after listening the address of President General Parvez Musharraf on air on Saturday night, lauding the steps taken by President Pervez Musharraf for the betterment, prosperity and defence for the country.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Quake-hit areas: Unicef sets up child-friendly spaces

United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (Unicef) has established 120 Child Friendly spaces for protection of children in earthquake affected districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

VMS established at DHQ hospital

National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) has set up a Volunteer Medical Station (VMS) at DHQ hospital here for providing all sorts of guidance and facilitating the patients.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Cleanliness drive launched in Mirpur

The City Administrator Abdul Qayyum Qamar has said that a comprehensive plan has been inked to make Mirpur city neat and clean and lush green in order to provide pollution free and healthier environment to the residents of the city.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Seminar on evolution of development on November 7

The Agha Khan Development Network (AKDN) is organising a seminar on evolution of development in Hunza and Nagar on Wednesday at Girls Degree College Karim Abad Hunza.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Livestock sub-sector grows by 4.3 percent in fiscal year 2007

The value-addition in the livestock sub-sector grew by 4.3 percent in FY07, said official sources. According to update reports, population growth of buffalo and goat registered a decrease by 3.9 percent and 13.1 percent as compared with last year, while g

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

National programme for improvement of watercourses reviewed

National programme for improvement of watercourses and strengthening of laser land levelling services in Faisalabad and Sargodha regions was reviewed in a meeting held presided over by Fayyaz Bashir Secretary Agriculture Punjab at DCO Office.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Truck-driver shot dead by dacoits

A truck-driver, Muhammad Nasir Khan, of Hasilput was shot dead by armed robbers near Dijkot and snatched away a cash of Rs 5,000, here last Saturday night. According to report, the dacoits have looted three vehicles, including two trucks near Tariq Kot.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Political workers arrested

More than four dozen political persons, most of them PML (N) workers and lawyers have been arrested in Faisalabad, Jhang and Toba Tek Singh districts in the wake of declaration of emergency in the country.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Benazir condemns Aitzaz's arrest

Former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Benazir Bhutto has condemned the arrest of Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan and scores of PPP and democratic activists before the suspension of the Constitution and imposition of martial law.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Emergency imposed for country's integrity, stability: Elahi

Punjab Chief Minister, Ch. Pervaiz Elahi has said that the emergency has been imposed for the integrity, development and stability of Pakistan, which will help in reducing terrorism.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

NAB arrests former CBR official

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has arrested the former Deputy Collector Customs (CBR), Kokab Salahuddin on charges of amassing money by illegal means and misuse of powers. A press release issued by NAB Sindh on Sunday said Salahuddin was charged

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Lawyers to boycott courts today

Pakistan Bar Council Executive Committee Chairman and National Lawyers Action Committee member Qazi Muhammad Anwar Advocate has said that the lawyer community will protest, boycott courts procedures and observe Black Day on Monday against proclamation a s

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

PML delegation calls on Imtiaz Ranjha

A representative delegation of Pakistan Muslim League (PML), Fata, called on Pakistan Muslim League, secretary finance and political affairs, Chaudhry Imtiaz Ahmed Ranjha at the PML central secretariat. The delegation was headed by Malik Zahir Shah Afridi

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Symposium recommends coal-based power generation

The international symposium on Sindh Coal (Lignite) held here recently has called upon Nepra, PPIB, Wapda to realise that development of coal energy was in the larger interests of Pakistan and not Sindh as Sindh is already surplus in power. This assertion

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Gulf media covers emergency in Pakistan

The media in the Gulf Arab countries Iran and Turkey carried in detail today the address of General Pervez Musharraf to the nation made last night on the reasons for the emergency as carried over the Pakistan TV and radio network, reports UPP corresponden

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Reopening TV channels: Government to consult PTA and media: Durrani

Federal Minister for Information Muhammad Ali Durrani on Sunday said that the government would hold meeting with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority tomorrow and later with journalists' bodies to resolve the matter of closure of electronic channels.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Sowing of wheat in Punjab starts

Sowing of wheat in Punjab has started and the Agriculture Department has asked growers to sow only recommended varieties to harvest the maximum per-acre yield. A spokesman of the department said that Sehar, Shafak, Fareed, Ufaq and Bhakkar are most suitab

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Korean-owned ships freed by Somali pirates

Pirates have released two South Korean-owned vessels held since May off Somalia in one of the world's most dangerous waterways, a regional maritime group said on Sunday.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Korean-owned ships freed by Somali pirates

Pirates have released two South Korean-owned vessels held since May off Somalia in one of the world's most dangerous waterways, a regional maritime group said on Sunday.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Scientists map gene flaws linked to lung cancer

Scientists have mapped the genetic aberrations underlying lung cancer and discovered a gene that plays a critical role in spreading the deadly disease, according to a study published Sunday.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Scientists map gene flaws linked to lung cancer

Scientists have mapped the genetic aberrations underlying lung cancer and discovered a gene that plays a critical role in spreading the deadly disease, according to a study published Sunday.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Security men surround Ramday's house

Police and paramilitary troops Sunday ringed the house of a judge who had been hearing challenges to President Pervez Musharraf's October 6 re-election, an AFP reporter said. Supreme Court judge Khalilur Rehman Ramday was inside his home and security offi

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Security men surround Ramday's house

Police and paramilitary troops Sunday ringed the house of a judge who had been hearing challenges to President Pervez Musharraf's October 6 re-election, an AFP reporter said. Supreme Court judge Khalilur Rehman Ramday was inside his home and security offi

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Bhagwandas says he's still Supreme Court judge

Former Judge of Supreme Court Rana Baghwandas who refused to take oath under PCO, has said that he is still Judge of the Apex Court under the constitution and would go to the Court on Monday. He said the seven-member bench declared state of emergency as a

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Bhagwandas says he's still Supreme Court judge

Former Judge of Supreme Court Rana Baghwandas who refused to take oath under PCO, has said that he is still Judge of the Apex Court under the constitution and would go to the Court on Monday. He said the seven-member bench declared state of emergency as a

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

UAE to review construction workers'' wages

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Sunday it will ''urgently'' review wages of workers in the construction sector, which has been hit by a series of strikes.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

UAE to review construction workers' wages

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Sunday it will 'urgently' review wages of workers in the construction sector, which has been hit by a series of strikes.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

UAE to review construction workers' wages

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Sunday it will 'urgently' review wages of workers in the construction sector, which has been hit by a series of strikes.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

US meeting on Middle East peace 'on track': Blair

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Sunday expressed confidence that a US sponsored Middle East peace conference will be held as scheduled later this month. "I believe it will happen. I think it can and should be successful," Blair told CNN televi

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Bears tighten grip on LSE

The bearish spell continued on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) for the second consecutive week, which further underwent a loss of 3.76 percent amid descending transactions volume, on account of news of imposition of emergency in the country.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Bears tighten grip on LSE

The bearish spell continued on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) for the second consecutive week, which further underwent a loss of 3.76 percent amid descending transactions volume, on account of news of imposition of emergency in the country.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

FBR may raise default surcharge rate: short filers to be targeted

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to enhance the rate of ''default surcharge'' to discourage the short filers. Sources told Business Recorder on Sunday that the issue of short filers was discussed threadbare during the last sales tax col

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

FBR may raise default surcharge rate: short filers to be targeted

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to enhance the rate of 'default surcharge' to discourage the short filers. Sources told Business Recorder on Sunday that the issue of short filers was discussed threadbare during the last sales tax colle

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

FBR may raise default surcharge rate: short filers to be targeted

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to enhance the rate of 'default surcharge' to discourage the short filers. Sources told Business Recorder on Sunday that the issue of short filers was discussed threadbare during the last sales tax colle

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

PFUJ condemns raids

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) criticising imposition of emergency, strongly condemned police raids on private TV news channels, two FM radios and vowed to resist it with the cooperation of other media organisations including internation

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

PFUJ condemns raids

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) criticising imposition of emergency, strongly condemned police raids on private TV news channels, two FM radios and vowed to resist it with the cooperation of other media organisations including internation

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

CPJ calls for end to media control

The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for end to media control in Pakistan imposed after General Musharraf proclaimed emergency. All national and international news broadcasts within Pakistan have been shut down by governmen

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

CPJ calls for end to media control

The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for end to media control in Pakistan imposed after General Musharraf proclaimed emergency. All national and international news broadcasts within Pakistan have been shut down by governmen

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Over 1500 rounded up

Riot police and secret agencies controlled most of Pakistan on Sunday and arrested thousands of political leaders and rights activists hostile to military rule to mute a possible public protest against the overnight emergency declaration. Media reports an

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Over 1500 rounded up

Riot police and secret agencies controlled most of Pakistan on Sunday and arrested thousands of political leaders and rights activists hostile to military rule to mute a possible public protest against the overnight emergency declaration. Media reports an

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

THE RUPEE: falling trend in currency market

The rupee failed to retain its firmness against both dollar and euro in the currency market during the week ended on November 3, 2007. In the interbank market, the rupee lost eight paisa against dollar at 60.77 and 60.79 for buying and selling, respective

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

THE RUPEE: falling trend in currency market

The rupee failed to retain its firmness against both dollar and euro in the currency market during the week ended on November 3, 2007. In the interbank market, the rupee lost eight paisa against dollar at 60.77 and 60.79 for buying and selling, respective

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Investment under CFS at five-month low

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market stood at five-month low of Rs 50.3 billion on the end of the week, down by 7.9 percent as compared to the last week. The CFS rate also declined and stood at 10.9 percent on the end o

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Investment under CFS at five-month low

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market stood at five-month low of Rs 50.3 billion on the end of the week, down by 7.9 percent as compared to the last week. The CFS rate also declined and stood at 10.9 percent on the end o

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Investment under CFS at five-month low

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market stood at five-month low of Rs 50.3 billion on the end of the week, down by 7.9 percent as compared to the last week. The CFS rate also declined and stood at 10.9 percent on the end o

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Investment under CFS at five-month low

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market stood at five-month low of Rs 50.3 billion on the end of the week, down by 7.9 percent as compared to the last week. The CFS rate also declined and stood at 10.9 percent on the end o

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Bears rule the roost on KSE

Bearish trend prevailed at the Karachi share market during the outgoing week ended November 2, 2007 in the backdrop of continuing domestic violence and political uncertainty in the country.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Bears rule the roost on KSE

Bearish trend prevailed at the Karachi share market during the outgoing week ended November 2, 2007 in the backdrop of continuing domestic violence and political uncertainty in the country.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Bears rule the roost on KSE

Bearish trend prevailed at the Karachi share market during the outgoing week ended November 2, 2007 in the backdrop of continuing domestic violence and political uncertainty in the country.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Benazir won't rule out talks with Musharraf

Benazir Bhutto said Sunday that President Pervez Musharraf's declaration of emergency rule would encourage extremists but refused to rule out power-sharing talks with him. "People say I had a deal but in fact I had a negotiation with General Musharraf for

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Benazir won't rule out talks with Musharraf

Benazir Bhutto said Sunday that President Pervez Musharraf's declaration of emergency rule would encourage extremists but refused to rule out power-sharing talks with him. "People say I had a deal but in fact I had a negotiation with General Musharraf for

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

US to review aid after emergency

The United States will have to review its financial aid to Pakistan after President Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Sunday.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

US to review aid after emergency

The United States will have to review its financial aid to Pakistan after President Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Sunday.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Investors uneasy, not panicked

The state of emergency may shake stocks and rattle creditors when markets open for business on Monday, but the economic fallout from President Pervez Musharraf''s move is expected to be limited.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Investors uneasy, not panicked

The state of emergency may shake stocks and rattle creditors when markets open for business on Monday, but the economic fallout from President Pervez Musharraf's move is expected to be limited.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Investors uneasy, not panicked

The state of emergency may shake stocks and rattle creditors when markets open for business on Monday, but the economic fallout from President Pervez Musharraf's move is expected to be limited.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

China expresses concern

Pakistan's closest ally, China, expresses concern over Musharraf's move. "We are concerned about the situation in Pakistan, and believe the Pakistani government and people are capable of solving their problems," foreign ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao was

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

China expresses concern

Pakistan's closest ally, China, expresses concern over Musharraf's move. "We are concerned about the situation in Pakistan, and believe the Pakistani government and people are capable of solving their problems," foreign ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao was

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Elections under threat: parliament could give itself one year, says Shaukat

The government on Sunday said parliamentary elections scheduled for January could be put back. "There could be some timing difference on the election schedule but we have not decided yet," Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz told reporters.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Elections under threat: parliament could give itself one year, says Shaukat

The government on Sunday said parliamentary elections scheduled for January could be put back. "There could be some timing difference on the election schedule but we have not decided yet," Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz told reporters.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Tax culture under TARP: World Bank asks FBR to conduct opinion poll

The World Bank (WB) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to conduct survey and take polls of businessmen, traders'' associations and medium/small taxpayers for obtaining impartial input on changed tax culture under Tax Administration Reform Progra

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Tax culture under TARP: World Bank asks FBR to conduct opinion poll

The World Bank (WB) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to conduct survey and take polls of businessmen, traders' associations and medium/small taxpayers for obtaining impartial input on changed tax culture under Tax Administration Reform Program

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Tax culture under TARP: World Bank asks FBR to conduct opinion poll

The World Bank (WB) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to conduct survey and take polls of businessmen, traders' associations and medium/small taxpayers for obtaining impartial input on changed tax culture under Tax Administration Reform Program

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

FTA with Malaysia finalised

The long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia has been finalised which would be implemented from January 2008, after formal approval of the Cabinet, sources in Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

FTA with Malaysia finalised

The long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia has been finalised which would be implemented from January 2008, after formal approval of the Cabinet, sources in Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

FTA with Malaysia finalised

The long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia has been finalised which would be implemented from January 2008, after formal approval of the Cabinet, sources in Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

More judges of high courts take oath under PCO

Sixteen more judges of Sindh, NWFP and Lahore high courts took oaths under the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) here on Sunday. Now the total number of judges of all four high courts, who took oath under PCO rose to 43, while only five judges of Sup

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

More judges of high courts take oath under PCO

Sixteen more judges of Sindh, NWFP and Lahore high courts took oaths under the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) here on Sunday. Now the total number of judges of all four high courts, who took oath under PCO rose to 43, while only five judges of Sup

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Chief Justice constitutes four-member Supreme Court bench to hear cases

The Chief Justice of Pakistan Abdul Hameed Dogar has constituted a four-member bench of the Supreme Court to hear cases from Monday according to a fresh cause list issued by the fixture branch. Earlier, the Supreme Court had notified to cancel all the hea

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Chief Justice constitutes four-member Supreme Court bench to hear cases

The Chief Justice of Pakistan Abdul Hameed Dogar has constituted a four-member bench of the Supreme Court to hear cases from Monday according to a fresh cause list issued by the fixture branch. Earlier, the Supreme Court had notified to cancel all the hea

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

211 abducted soldiers freed

Taliban militants freed 211 Pakistani troops on Sunday after holding them captive since late August in a tribal region near the Afghan border, officials and the military said.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

211 abducted soldiers freed

Taliban militants freed 211 Pakistani troops on Sunday after holding them captive since late August in a tribal region near the Afghan border, officials and the military said.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Britain considering impact of emergency on aid

Britain said on Sunday that it was considering whether or not President General Pervez Musharraf's imposition of a state of emergency would impact London's aid to the former colony.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Britain considering impact of emergency on aid

Britain said on Sunday that it was considering whether or not President General Pervez Musharraf's imposition of a state of emergency would impact London's aid to the former colony.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (January TO July 2007)

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

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (October 29 to November 03, 2007).

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

KKI weekly market review

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

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

The Weather

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

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Bank: UNITED BANK LIMITED - Analysis of Financial Statements Fiscal Year 2003 - Fiscal Year 2006

United Bank Ltd was established on November 7, 1959 as a public limited company under the Companies Ordinance 1984. The bank was incorporated in Pakistan and is engaged in commercial banking and related services as defined in the Banking Companies Ordinan

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Bank: UNITED BANK LIMITED - Analysis of Financial Statements Fiscal Year 2003 - Fiscal Year 2006

United Bank Ltd was established on November 7, 1959 as a public limited company under the Companies Ordinance 1984. The bank was incorporated in Pakistan and is engaged in commercial banking and related services as defined in the Banking Companies Ordinan

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Innovative Products of NICL

NICL's biggest challenge was to put together a worthwhile national scheme for Agriculture Crop insurance. From 1994 onwards many schemes were evolved by private and public sectors but not considered feasible by the Government as those fell short on most o

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Message from Chairman National Insurance Company Limited

It is indeed a proud moment for me to announce launching of innovative insurance products in the field of Crop Insurance, Micro Insurance and Political Risk/ Terrorism Insurance.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Message from Secretary Commerce

Pakistan today, is on the path of prosperity and development as a result of the government's prudent fiscal management and innovative & consistent economic policies.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Message from Federal Minister for Commerce

It has been a source of great satisfaction and privilege for me to participate in launching of innovative insurance products developed by National Insurance Company Limited.

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Message from Prime Minister of Pakistan

As a result of its prudent economic policies, Pakistan today, by the grace of Allah Almighty, is on the track of prosperity and development. It has been our endeavour to provide a conducive environment to our business, agricultural community and foreign i

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Message from President of Pakistan

I congratulate National Insurance Company Limited for the bold and timely initiative of introducing very relevant innovative insurance products of terrorism cover for foreign travellers and industry in Pakistan and insurance products in the social sector

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 15	277.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 15	277.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 15	155.61
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 15	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 15	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 15	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 14	5,949.17
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,580.31
Nasdaq / Nov 14	19,107.65
Dow Jones / Nov 14	43,750.86
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 15	38,642.91
Hang Seng / Nov 15	19,426.34
FTSE 100 / Nov 15	8,065.30
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 15	19,211.48

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 14	232,340
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 15	67.86
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 15	18,085
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 15	2,567.71
Diesel/Litre / Nov 15	255.14

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.37 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.47 ▼ 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)	61.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.03 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	993.93 ▼ 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)	12.31 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.37 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.47 ▲ 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)	61.35 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.03 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	993.93 ▲ 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)	12.31 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 15 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,393,273 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 15 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	59,224,094 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 15 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	47,940,702 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 15 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,748,255 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 15 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	32,665,062 ▲ 0.00
TPL Properties / Nov 15 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	30,497,881 ▲ 0.00
Treet Corp / Nov 15 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	29,734,104 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 15 Telecard Limited(TELE)	29,162,423 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 15 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	27,309,247 ▲ 0.00

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