UBL Fund Managers and Pak-Qatar Family Takaful signed an agreement that will provide all investors of UBL Funds Islamic Investment Plans with Shariah Compliant Accidental and Medical Takaful Coverage. The agreement was signed by Mir Muhammad Ali, CEO UBL

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar has said Pakistan is the leader in implementing and practising corporate governance in South Asia, but admitted the country still needs to catch up with the developed countries where best global cor

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

President Pervez Musharraf fully respects the mandate given to the new parliament by the people and will work with them for the betterment of the country, his spokesman said. Reacting to reports about talks between the Presidency and various political par

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

President Pervez Musharraf fully respects the mandate given to the new parliament by the people and will work with them for the betterment of the country, his spokesman said. Reacting to reports about talks between the Presidency and various political par

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

Limited vision and vested interests have politicised the critical issue of water that is now leading to its scarcity putting the very existence of human beings in danger, says NWFP caretaker Chief Minister Shamsul Mulk.

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

Limited vision and vested interests have politicised the critical issue of water that is now leading to its scarcity putting the very existence of human beings in danger, says NWFP caretaker Chief Minister Shamsul Mulk.

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

Limited vision and vested interests have politicised the critical issue of water that is now leading to its scarcity putting the very existence of human beings in danger, says NWFP caretaker Chief Minister Shamsul Mulk.

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

The Federal Board of Revenue has notified powers and jurisdictions of sales tax officials in Regional Tax Offices of Multan and Quetta for dealing with the registered units. The board issued two notifications on Thursday to implement the decision.

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

The Federal Board of Revenue has notified powers and jurisdictions of sales tax officials in Regional Tax Offices of Multan and Quetta for dealing with the registered units. The board issued two notifications on Thursday to implement the decision.

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

The Federal Board of Revenue has notified powers and jurisdictions of sales tax officials in Regional Tax Offices of Multan and Quetta for dealing with the registered units. The board issued two notifications on Thursday to implement the decision.

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

The Federal Board of Revenue has notified powers and jurisdictions of sales tax officials in Regional Tax Offices of Multan and Quetta for dealing with the registered units. The board issued two notifications on Thursday to implement the decision.

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

Following the end of winter season, the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) marketing companies have dropped the prices by Rs 50 per cylinder, resulting in fall of retail prices to Rs 58 per kilogram. According to spokesman for LPG marketing companies Belal Jab

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

Following the end of winter season, the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) marketing companies have dropped the prices by Rs 50 per cylinder, resulting in fall of retail prices to Rs 58 per kilogram. According to spokesman for LPG marketing companies Belal Jab

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

Following the end of winter season, the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) marketing companies have dropped the prices by Rs 50 per cylinder, resulting in fall of retail prices to Rs 58 per kilogram. According to spokesman for LPG marketing companies Belal Jab

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Timely completion of the Tax Administration Reforms Programme of the Federal Board of Revenue by December 2009 has been linked with the implementation of new IT policy and integrated tax management system at the reformed units.

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Timely completion of the Tax Administration Reforms Programme of the Federal Board of Revenue by December 2009 has been linked with the implementation of new IT policy and integrated tax management system at the reformed units.

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

Timely completion of the Tax Administration Reforms Programme of the Federal Board of Revenue by December 2009 has been linked with the implementation of new IT policy and integrated tax management system at the reformed units.

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

Suicide bomb attacks have badly hit the tourism sector and turned the government's "Visit Pakistan Year " into "Leave Pakistan Year."

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves rose by 79 million dollars to 14.142 billion dollars in the week that ended on March 8, the Central Bank said on Thursday.

Dates of despatch of dividend warrants and bonus share certificates.

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves rose by 79 million dollars to 14.142 billion dollars in the week that ended on March 8, the Central Bank said on Thursday.

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

Pakistan''s foreign exchange reserves rose by 79 million dollars to 14.142 billion dollars in the week that ended on March 8, the Central Bank said on Thursday.

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (14th March 2008).

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar has said that national economy is facing ups and downs and is under great mess due to certain reasons. Addressing a reception, hosted in her honour by Hilbro Limited, a leading local surgical indust

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (14th March 2008).

Amnesty International called Thursday on Pakistani lawmakers to take action to restore rights suspended since a state of emergency last year, when parliament meets next week. In a report entitled "Repairing the damage: ensuring robust human rights safegua

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (14th March 2008).

Amnesty International called Thursday on Pakistani lawmakers to take action to restore rights suspended since a state of emergency last year, when parliament meets next week. In a report entitled "Repairing the damage: ensuring robust human rights safegua

The sector-wise all shares index report on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Saquib Ali has offered tax concession to the foreign investors for five years on investment in his country. Addressing the hosiery manufacturers and exporters at Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA) on

Lucky Cement is the current market leader in terms of capacity as well as sales. The leadership in both local and export market is a virtue of proactive decisions, initiative and significant presence in both North and the South.

Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Saquib Ali has offered tax concession to the foreign investors for five years on investment in his country. Addressing the hosiery manufacturers and exporters at Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA) on

Lucky Cement is the current market leader in terms of capacity as well as sales. The leadership in both local and export market is a virtue of proactive decisions, initiative and significant presence in both North and the South.

Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Saquib Ali has offered tax concession to the foreign investors for five years on investment in his country. Addressing the hosiery manufacturers and exporters at Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA) on

The rupee gained 12 paisa against the dollar in the interbank market on Thursday in process of slight improvement versus the US currency for buying and selling at 62.74 and 62.76, experts said.

Top trade talks nations agreed the mechanics of how to seal a deal in the long-running Doha round on Thursday, a key advance if ministers are to meet next month to approve an outline deal, a senior trade official said.

The rupee gained 12 paisa against the dollar in the interbank market on Thursday in process of slight improvement versus the US currency for buying and selling at 62.74 and 62.76, experts said.

Top trade talks nations agreed the mechanics of how to seal a deal in the long-running Doha round on Thursday, a key advance if ministers are to meet next month to approve an outline deal, a senior trade official said.

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

Top trade talks nations agreed the mechanics of how to seal a deal in the long-running Doha round on Thursday, a key advance if ministers are to meet next month to approve an outline deal, a senior trade official said.

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

As many as five buses were set on fire by unidentified people in different areas of the city on late Thursday night, Aaj TV reported. According to the report some unidentified people burnt two passengers' buses in Nasir Colony and Korangi areas. Wh

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

As many as five buses were set on fire by unidentified people in different areas of the city on late Thursday night, Aaj TV reported. According to the report some unidentified people burnt two passengers' buses in Nasir Colony and Korangi areas. Wh

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

The Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU) Karachi, while meeting its target set for February 2008, has collected Rs 10.388 billion taxes from its registered taxpayers during last month. The unit has posted 96 percent growth in the direct tax collection during Februar

National Commodity Exchange Limited Trading Summary on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

Political groups, especially Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), should recognise the right of freedom of expression and avoid to harass and torture the people, who try to record their protest outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC).

Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

Former Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali, on Thursday met caretaker Sindh Chief Minister former justice Abdul Qadir Halepota at Chief Minister House and had an exchange of views on various issues. On the occasion, Chief Minister said that caretake

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

Sindh government has ordered some transfers and postings in the province with immediate effect. Accordingly, Saeed Ahmed Awan, an officer of Ex-PCS (BS-19), Director Industries Sindh has been transferred and posted as DCO Ghotki, in his own pay and scale,

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (March 13, 2008) and for Friday (March 14, 2008).

The Sindh Engineering (Pvt) Limited (SEL) is going to join hands with Dong Feng Automobile Company (DFAC) in manufacturing high quality China brand light commercial vehicles in Pakistan.

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 13, 2008).

The Zila Nazim, Hyderabad, Kanwar Naveed Jamil has announced to introduce another capacity building training programme for the members of Zila Council at national institutions of all the provinces to strengthen their public service capabilities.

LME official prices on Wednesday.

Presidential spokesman Major General Rashid Qureshi (Retd) on Thursday urged media to pinpoint rumour-mongers persistently issuing baseless and unfounded news stories without even confirming these from the presidency.

LME official prices on Wednesday.

President Pakistan Muslim League-Q Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has convened its parliamentary party meeting on March 17 at Parliament House to hammer out its future line of action in the House.

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

The Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani installed Major General Ahmed Bilal as the Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Signals in an impressive but simple ceremony, at General Headquarters signals Battalion ground, Rawalpindi on Thursday.

The weather report on Thursday (March 13, 2008) and the forecast for Friday (March 14, 2008).

Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pepa) has finalised the documents pertaining to second phase of the industrial survey in the Islamabad industrial area, sources told Business Recorder here on Thursday.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is launching its ACA Top-up Programme for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) members in Pakistan, in terms of recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) betw

A formal meeting of parliamentary parties of the four major coalition partners-Pakistan Peoples Party, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), Awami National Party (ANP) and JUI-F will be held at Parliament House on March 17 to chalk out strategy for the new parl

The coalition partners in Punjab, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian, have finalised their consultations, and evolved an equation ahead of the new coalition government in the province.

Abdul Sattar Edhi has expressed concern over the twin suicide attacks in Lahore. Speaking at a press conference here at the Lahore Press Club, Edhi said, "after hearing the tragic incident, I have come here to meet the injured people."

Pakistan People's Party Secretary General, Jahangir Badr has supported the Resolution passed by the Senate against the recent appointment of Khalid Saeed as Chairman Nepra.

Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid-e-Azam Secretary General Chaudhry Zaheeruddin Khan has praised his own party, saying it has served the public and promoted tolerance, honesty and brotherhood in politics.

Analysts who follow the two largest US futures marts are braced for word within days that CME Group has finalised terms of a deal to swallow New York Mercantile Exchange parent NYMEX Holdings Inc. "Most people feel pretty comfortable that it will go throu

Tin extended recent gains to hit a record high above $20,000 per tonne on Thursday and copper was steady but seen vulnerable to a sell-off as investors focused on the possibility of recession in the United States. Three-months copper futures at the London

Spot gold prices hit an all-time peak in Europe on Thursday as a dollar slump and inflation fears prompted investors to look for safe-haven assets. Spot gold rose as high as $999.90 an ounce before easing slightly to trade at $992.80/993.70 at 1615 GMT, c

Cocoa futures trading on ICE Futures US surged nearly 5 percent to a 28-year high early Thursday on heavy support from the strong sterling and fund buying, traders said. Arabica coffee futures were also firm on the weak dollar.

ICE raw sugar futures gained ground early Thursday, buoyed by speculative short-covering tied to further weakness in the US dollar and stronger crude prices, brokers said. "With the dollar off and crude up, we're finding some support," said one floor deal

All three US wheat futures markets rallied early Thursday amid a broad-based rally in commodities, with Chicago and Kansas City bouncing back from weak opens, traders said. Minneapolis wheat was strong from the start, underpinned by a tight supply of high

CBOT corn futures were up over 2 percent early on Thursday following soaring crude oil and gold to record highs as the dollar tumbled to record lows, traders said. Fund buying boosted the corn market and at 10:20 am CDT (1520 GMT), CBOT corn was up 5 to 1

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures rallied early Thursday amid spillover buying from the strength in soyaoil and the New York crude oil market which was trading over $110 per barrel, traders said. May soyabeans were up 23 cents at $14.18 a bushel by

US copper futures drifted to a softer close on Thursday as concerns about the red metal's future demand prospects capped earlier dollar-inspired gains, traders said.

US gold futures surged above the historic $1,000 mark on Thursday, as a record-low dollar and inflation fears due to crude oil rising to all-time highs prompted investors to enter the bullion market.

News from the external sector of the economy continue to be discouraging. According to the latest data released by the Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS), Pakistan's trade deficit ballooned to $12.433 billion in the first eight months (July-February, 2008