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Print - 2007-11-23
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Thursday (November 22, 2007).

Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Mixed trend on ISE

Mixed trend on ISE

Mixed trend was observed on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bulls and bears had a close fight under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index showed an increase of 0.85 points as it moved from 2,811.13 to 2,928.05 points.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Thursday (November 22, 2007).

Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Share market moves both ways on LSE

Share market moves both ways on LSE

The share market failed to maintain the rising posture on Thursday and moved both ways though the buying interest in insurance, oil sector and banks, helped the index finish with only a fractional loss. The LSE-25 Index closed at 4,454.95 points as oppose
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NJLI Pension Fund Rates

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Thursday (November 22, 2007).

Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Share market moves both ways on LSE

Share market moves both ways on LSE

The share market failed to maintain the rising posture on Thursday and moved both ways though the buying interest in insurance, oil sector and banks, helped the index finish with only a fractional loss. The LSE-25 Index closed at 4,454.95 points as oppose
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Nawaz to meet Saudi king today

Nawaz to meet Saudi king today

Nawaz Sharif is to meet Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah on Friday to discuss plans to return to his homeland, a party spokesman said. The Saudi monarch sent a special plane on Thursday which fetched Sharif from the Red Sea city of Jeddah and took him to the
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Nawaz to meet Saudi king today

Nawaz to meet Saudi king today

Nawaz Sharif is to meet Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah on Friday to discuss plans to return to his homeland, a party spokesman said. The Saudi monarch sent a special plane on Thursday which fetched Sharif from the Red Sea city of Jeddah and took him to the
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
BRIndex30 down 12.52 points

BRIndex30 down 12.52 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 14,747.85 with an upward gap 46.12 points. It closed at 14,689.21 with a net negative change of -12.52 points or -0.09 percent. It experienced intra-day high of 14,836.88 and intra-day low of 14,689.21.
Published 23 Nov, 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 Thursday (November 22, 2007).

Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
BRIndex30 down 12.52 points

BRIndex30 down 12.52 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 14,747.85 with an upward gap 46.12 points. It closed at 14,689.21 with a net negative change of -12.52 points or -0.09 percent. It experienced intra-day high of 14,836.88 and intra-day low of 14,689.21.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Thursday (November 22, 2007).

Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Four new federal ministers take oath

Four new federal ministers take oath

Four new federal ministers were inducted into the caretaker cabinet, raising the number of its members to 28. An unusually large interim administration headed by Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro as caretaker prime minister comprising 24 ministers, who
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Four new federal ministers take oath

Four new federal ministers take oath

Four new federal ministers were inducted into the caretaker cabinet, raising the number of its members to 28. An unusually large interim administration headed by Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro as caretaker prime minister comprising 24 ministers, who
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
R&D subsidy may be shifted to textile sector

R&D subsidy may be shifted to textile sector

The government intends to divert the six percent R&D subsidy towards the real ''research and development'' of the textile sector instead of giving it to the exporters, sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
R&D subsidy may be shifted to textile sector

R&D subsidy may be shifted to textile sector

The government intends to divert the six percent R&D subsidy towards the real 'research and development' of the textile sector instead of giving it to the exporters, sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
R&D subsidy may be shifted to textile sector

R&D subsidy may be shifted to textile sector

The government intends to divert the six percent R&D subsidy towards the real 'research and development' of the textile sector instead of giving it to the exporters, sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Probe into pay phone scam resumes

Probe into pay phone scam resumes

The committee probing pay phone scam has resumed investigation against suspected senior officials of customs and excise group involved in issuance of illegal excise duty refund to payphone companies.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (November 22, 2007).

Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Probe into pay phone scam resumes

Probe into pay phone scam resumes

The committee probing pay phone scam has resumed investigation against suspected senior officials of customs and excise group involved in issuance of illegal excise duty refund to payphone companies.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (November 22, 2007).
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Probe into pay phone scam resumes

Probe into pay phone scam resumes

The committee probing pay phone scam has resumed investigation against suspected senior officials of customs and excise group involved in issuance of illegal excise duty refund to payphone companies.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Gas pipeline project: Islamabad and Tehran initiate technical parleys

Gas pipeline project: Islamabad and Tehran initiate technical parleys

Following India''s exit from the cross-country gas pipeline project, Islamabad and Tehran have initiated technical dialogue for gas transportation from Iran to Pakistan. A technical team from Iran is in Islamabad for discussions to prepare a revised plan
Published 23 Nov, 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 Thursday (November 22, 2007).

Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Gas pipeline project: Islamabad and Tehran initiate technical parleys

Gas pipeline project: Islamabad and Tehran initiate technical parleys

Following India's exit from the cross-country gas pipeline project, Islamabad and Tehran have initiated technical dialogue for gas transportation from Iran to Pakistan. A technical team from Iran is in Islamabad for discussions to prepare a revised plan f
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Gas pipeline project: Islamabad and Tehran initiate technical parleys

Gas pipeline project: Islamabad and Tehran initiate technical parleys

Following India's exit from the cross-country gas pipeline project, Islamabad and Tehran have initiated technical dialogue for gas transportation from Iran to Pakistan. A technical team from Iran is in Islamabad for discussions to prepare a revised plan f
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
KSE-100 index gains 33.89 points

KSE-100 index gains 33.89 points

Karachi share market continued its upward trend on Thursday and the KSE-100 index gained another 33.89 points to close at 13,542.87 points level on the back of fresh buying due to increasing oil prices in the international market and the Supreme Court''s
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
KSE-100 index gains 33.89 points

KSE-100 index gains 33.89 points

Karachi share market continued its upward trend on Thursday and the KSE-100 index gained another 33.89 points to close at 13,542.87 points level on the back of fresh buying due to increasing oil prices in the international market and the Supreme Court's d
Published 23 Nov, 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 Thursday (November 22, 2007).

Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
KSE-100 index gains 33.89 points

KSE-100 index gains 33.89 points

Karachi share market continued its upward trend on Thursday and the KSE-100 index gained another 33.89 points to close at 13,542.87 points level on the back of fresh buying due to increasing oil prices in the international market and the Supreme Court's d
Published 23 Nov, 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 Thursday (November 22, 2007).

Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Bureaucracy in its element!

Bureaucracy in its element!

Top bureaucracy's traditional non-cooperation with the new government has annoyed the caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro who is to hold the office for only two months, official sources told Business Recorder here on Thursday.
Published 23 Nov, 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 Thursday (November 22, 2007).

Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Bureaucracy in its element!

Bureaucracy in its element!

Top bureaucracy's traditional non-cooperation with the new government has annoyed the caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro who is to hold the office for only two months, official sources told Business Recorder here on Thursday.
Published 23 Nov, 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 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Quarterly update on economy: ADB for ending political uncertainty

Quarterly update on economy: ADB for ending political uncertainty

The latest ADB''s update makes urgent call for ending political uncertainty, to ensure the present economic growth. In its latest Quarterly Update on Economy, the ADB has listed a number of positive developments on the economic front and spoken of some bo
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

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 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Quarterly update on economy: ADB for ending political uncertainty

Quarterly update on economy: ADB for ending political uncertainty

The latest ADB's update makes urgent call for ending political uncertainty, to ensure the present economic growth. In its latest Quarterly Update on Economy, the ADB has listed a number of positive developments on the economic front and spoken of some bot
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Quarterly update on economy: ADB for ending political uncertainty

Quarterly update on economy: ADB for ending political uncertainty

The latest ADB's update makes urgent call for ending political uncertainty, to ensure the present economic growth. In its latest Quarterly Update on Economy, the ADB has listed a number of positive developments on the economic front and spoken of some bot
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Textile exports down 10 percent in October

Textile exports down 10 percent in October

Continued political turmoil and high cost of production have pulled down the dwindling textile exports by 10 percent during October, exporters said on Thursday. They said besides political crisis in the country, the soaring prices of cotton and cotton yar
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Indonesian palm oil prices mixed

Indonesian palm oil prices mixed

Indonesian palm oil prices were mixed on Thursday, given some support by gains by Malaysia crude palm oil futures, while uncertainty over subsidies for cooking oil put pressure on the olein market.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Textile exports down 10 percent in October

Textile exports down 10 percent in October

Continued political turmoil and high cost of production have pulled down the dwindling textile exports by 10 percent during October, exporters said on Thursday. They said besides political crisis in the country, the soaring prices of cotton and cotton yar
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 75,126 tonnes cargo including 47,546 tonnes import, 27,580 tonnes export cargo and 2,667 containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday. The cargo comprised of 50,404 tonnes dry cargo including 33,681 tonn
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Textile exports down 10 percent in October

Textile exports down 10 percent in October

Continued political turmoil and high cost of production have pulled down the dwindling textile exports by 10 percent during October, exporters said on Thursday. They said besides political crisis in the country, the soaring prices of cotton and cotton yar
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Indian coffee prices seen lower

Indian coffee prices seen lower

Indian coffee prices, ruling above global rates, are expected to ease marginally from January as the new crop arrives, traders said on Thursday. Arabica is being quoted at 102 rupees per kg, around 5 rupees ($0.13) higher than international prices, while
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
New rules unveiled: capital requirement for NBFCs enhanced

New rules unveiled: capital requirement for NBFCs enhanced

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has enhanced the capital requirement for the Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) and categorised NBFCs into two groups/clusters where first group would cover asset management companies (mutual fu
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Corn futures firm as wheat soars limit up

Corn futures firm as wheat soars limit up

Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade closed flat to firm on Wednesday in choppy trading with a limit up move in wheat providing late support, traders said. Traders said position-squaring was noted before the US Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, and
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
New rules unveiled: capital requirement for NBFCs enhanced

New rules unveiled: capital requirement for NBFCs enhanced

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has enhanced the capital requirement for the Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) and categorised NBFCs into two groups/clusters where first group would cover asset management companies (mutual fu
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
New rules unveiled: capital requirement for NBFCs enhanced

New rules unveiled: capital requirement for NBFCs enhanced

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has enhanced the capital requirement for the Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) and categorised NBFCs into two groups/clusters where first group would cover asset management companies (mutual fu
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Indonesia may not import white sugar next year

Indonesia may not import white sugar next year

Indonesia may not need to import white sugar next year due to high sugar stocks and an expected increase in domestic output, an industry official said on Thursday.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
FOB Gulf soyabean weak; corn and wheat steady

FOB Gulf soyabean weak; corn and wheat steady

US FOB Gulf soyabean basis offers remained weak on Wednesday due to recent rallies in futures prices, while corn and wheat held steady, traders said. Soyabean export demand remained strong with China still buying additional cargoes from the United States
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
CBoT wheat futures soar

CBoT wheat futures soar

Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade soared nearly 4 percent on Wednesday as technical buying and short-covering ignited a rally in a shortened session ahead of the US Thanksgiving Day holiday, traders and analysts said.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Prices of a few items rise on grain market

Prices of a few items rise on grain market

Seed prices of a few items went up on the grain market on Thursday as most of the dealers kept on the sidelines in process of trading, dealers said. Prices moved both ways in the grain market on Wednesday.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

Rising trend was again seen in the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Thursday as most of the buyers were active to cover the immediate needs, dealers said. The December vaida commenced with Rs 4.00 gain at Rs 581.00 and closing was seen at the same lev
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Spot rates down by Rs 75 in single day, lint rate also ease

Spot rates down by Rs 75 in single day, lint rate also ease

Spot rate was sharply down on the cotton market on Thursday despite hectic buying by the mills, dealers said. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate was sharply lower by Rs 75 at Rs 3100, dealers said.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
New York cocoa futures settle lower

New York cocoa futures settle lower

US cocoa futures fell on Wednesday on liquidating long positions after a quiet session of light volume, dealers said. "We're just seeing some light long liquidation after yesterday's move higher. Overall, volume's just light," one trader said.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
MGE spring wheat closes limit-up

MGE spring wheat closes limit-up

Spring wheat futures at the Minneapolis Grain Exchange closed up the daily limit in a holiday-shortened session on Wednesday, bolstered by technical buying and spillover strength from the Chicago and Kansas City wheat markets, traders said.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
New York arabica coffee lower

New York arabica coffee lower

US arabica coffee futures finished lower in quiet trade on Wednesday, as investors locked in profits before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend after on Tuesday's solid gains.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
US copper tumbles

US copper tumbles

US copper futures fell almost 5 percent on Wednesday, ending near eight-month lows as worries about the economy weakened investor appetite for risk. "It's more of the same," said Eric Wittenauer, futures analyst with A.G. Edwards in St. Louis, Missouri.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
US gold futures post gains

US gold futures post gains

US gold futures finished sharply higher for a second straight day on Wednesday on the back of a tumbling dollar, near-record crude oil prices and the speculation that the US Federal Reserve may cut key interest rates again. Volume was thin ahead of the US
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Gold above $800

Gold above $800

Gold firmed and held above $800 an ounce on Thursday, regaining strength as worries over credit markets and slowing US growth raised its appeal as an alternative investment. Spot gold rose to 804.70/805.40 dollars an ounce from 799.80/800.50 dollars late
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Malaysian tin

Malaysian tin

Malaysian tumbled 3.3 percent on Thursday to hit a six-week low due to a sharp fall on the London Metal Exchange and a lack of buyers at the price, one dealer said.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Asian physical rubber

Asian physical rubber

Asian physical rubber prices were mostly unchanged on Wednesday as volatility in the Tokyo futures market sent most players to the sidelines. "The market is uncertain because of supply, which depends on the weather, also because the Tokyo market is very v
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Oil steadies over $97

Oil steadies over $97

Oil held firm above $97 a barrel on Thursday, after a big build in stocks at a key US storage hub knocked prices off a record high near $100. US light crude for January delivery gained 25 cents to $97.54 a barrel. Oil ended 74 cents lower a day ago after
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Shanghai copper, zinc recovers from plunge

Shanghai copper, zinc recovers from plunge

Industrial metals in Shanghai pared losses on Thursday's close after copper fell by its 4 percent daily limit and zinc plunged on fears of a slowdown in the US economy. The Shanghai Futures Exchange had prepared itself for a bloodbath in zinc, raising the
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
CBoT rice futures higher

CBoT rice futures higher

Chicago Board of Trade rough rice futures closed higher on Wednesday on a pre-holiday bounce in light trade during the shortened session, traders said. CBOT markets closed at noon CST (1800 GMT) before the US Thanksgiving holiday. They will reopen on Thur
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
New York sugar up

New York sugar up

Raw sugar futures finished slightly firmer on Wednesday on buying by small speculators as the prospect of a long holiday weekend knocked most major players out of the ring, brokers said. The sugar market will be shut on Thursday and Friday, November 22 an
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Soyabeans lower

Soyabeans lower

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures ended lower on Wednesday on profit taking before the US Thanksgiving holiday, traders said. The market was poised for a setback after notching a 19-year top this week. But trade was mixed and choppy during the short
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Tokyo rubber higher

Tokyo rubber higher

Tokyo rubber futures reversed losses to close higher on Thursday, bolstered by late short covering mainly by day traders as the dollar recovered against the yen. The April 2008 rubber futures contract on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange ended at 273.9 yen per
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Palm oil industry moves closer to 'green' labelling

Palm oil industry moves closer to 'green' labelling

A certification process, which enables palm oil producers meeting stringent environment standards to label their products as eco-friendly, was launched on Thursday. Palm oil companies that meet the criteria set by an industry-led initiative, the Round Tab
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Hong Kong inflation rises to 3.2 percent

Hong Kong inflation rises to 3.2 percent

Inflation in Hong Kong has risen to 3.2 percent in October driven by rising food and oil prices, a weakening US dollar and an appreciation of the Chinese currency, the government said Thursday. Consumer prices rose 1.6 percent in September.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
EU glued to Nabucco pipeline despite Russian rival

EU glued to Nabucco pipeline despite Russian rival

The European Union said on Thursday it was "glued" to an ambitious project to pipe gas from the Caspian to Europe through Turkey, as Russia and Italy moved ahead with a 10 billion euro ($14.8 billion) rival scheme.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Eurozone industrial orders below expectations

Eurozone industrial orders below expectations

Eurozone industrial new orders came in well below expectations in September, hit by dips in chemicals and metals, and economists warned of a sharp growth slowdown next year as record euro strength takes its toll.
Published 23 Nov, 2007 12:00am