News Archives for Print - 2008-03-23

Quran Khawani for Imran's father held

Quran Khawani for deceased father of Imran Khan, Ikranullah Niazi, was held here on Saturday. After the Quran Khawani, Amir Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Qazi Hussian Ahmed offered dua for the departed soul.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Wasa officials suspended on negligence charges

Punjab Minister for Housing and Urban Development Mian Shafqat Ali has suspended two sub-Divisional Officers of Wasa.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

'Continuity of Musharraf's policies not acceptable'

Spokesperson of the Labour Party Pakistan Farooq Tariq and Director South Asia Partnership Muhammad Tehseen said that the purpose of the war on terror started by America is to grab the oil and other resources of the countries rich with natural resources.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Water supply to eight industrial units stopped

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) disconnected water supply connection of eight more industrial units on Saturday. Out of these eight defaulter industrial units, three units are located at Korangi Industrial area, while the remaining five are of

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Western coalition partners want new government to have equation with Musharraf: Asif

Sardar Asif Ahmad Ali, former Foreign Minister and one of the closest confidantes of PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said the western coalition partners want the new government to have equation with President Musharraf and continue the war against te

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Chairman Erra resigns

Chairman Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (Erra) and NAVTEC, Altaf Saleem has resigned from his office, a statement issued by Prime Minister Secretariat said. He submitted his resignation to the Caretaker Prime Minister, which was accepted, th

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Five Senate committees elect chairmen

Senate Standing Committees on Cabinet Secretariat, Social Welfare, States and Frontier Regions, Industries and Productions and Health and Local Government elected their heads at separate meetings held at the Parliament House Saturday.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Soomro felicitates Gillani

Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro on Saturday telephoned Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani and congratulated him on his nomination for the office of Prime Minister. Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro hoped that the country will progress and de

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Wasim Sajjad resigns as leader of the house in Senate

Senator Wasim Sajjad on Saturday resigned as leader of the house in Senate. Wasim Sajjad told reporters that he resigned in accordance with the parliamentary traditions so that the new Prime Minister chooses leader of the house of his choice.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Message on Pakistan Day: Musharraf for greater national unity to overcome challenges

President Pervez Musharraf has said that country was 'standing at the cross roads of historic changes and civilisation challenges that call for greater demonstration of national unity, interfaith harmony and immaculate self-discipline'.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Work on Islamabad Citizen Club in full swing

Construction work on Islamabad Citizen Club is in full swing that is being built by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Fatima Jinnah Park here.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Castrol's new product for diesel engine consumers

The world's leading lubricants manufacturer Castrol has introduced a new product for Pakistani diesel engine consumers' automobiles. The new CRB Plus is specifically formulated to take care of engine wear during start-up and friction while the engine is p

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Power shut down notice

A spokesman of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company on Saturday announced power shutdown schedule to undertake necessary repair and development work at various electric installations of the company on March 24. According to the announced schedule, power will

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

SBP workshop on agriculture-credit at Rawalakot

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is organising a two-day training and awareness workshop on agricultural credit at Rawalakot Azad Kashmir with the collaboration of Habib Bank Ltd. According to a press release here by SBP office Muzaffarabad, the training

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Wasa spending Rs 1.5 billion on water and sanitation projects

Continuous and sustained efforts are imperative to ensure safe drinking water to all in addition to improving sanitation system. This was observed by Mahboob Elahi, Managing Director, Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) here on Saturday.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

PCGA to release cotton statistics on April 3

The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) will release production figures of cotton on April 3, 2008. These statistics would be based on the report of preparation of cotton, cotton arriving in ginning factories, purchase of cotton from textile mills

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Sialkot business tycoon to receive Sitara-i-Imtiaz

Local business tycoon and Chief Executive Officer of Ashraf Industries, Ijaz A Khokhar, will receive Sitara-i-Imtiaz on Pakistan Day in recognition of his meritorious services and contribution in the field of textile exports.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

LHC constitutes benches for next week

Lahore High Court (LHC) has constituted nine divisions and 19 single benches for next week which would hear cases from March 24 here at principal seat.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Abbasi takes oath as acting Chief Justice

Senior Judge of the Supreme Court (SC) Justice Muhammad Nawaz Abbasi on Saturday took oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan here. SC Judge Justice Saiyed Saeed Ashhad administered the oath. Justice Muhammad Nawaz Abbasi will be Acting Chief Justice of

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Five including four students killed in three mishaps

Five persons including four students were killed, while more than two dozen injured in various road accidents. In first accident, Muhammad Naeem rickshaw driver was killed, while four passengers injured, when a bus collided with his rickshaw near Chak 190

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Seminar on poverty alleviation on March 24

A two-day seminar on "Poverty alleviation through employment generation" would be held here on Monday. The event is being organised by Pakistan Manpower Institute (PMI) to acquaint the participants with the concept of poverty, its growth in the country, i

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrated with religious fervour in Sialkot

Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) was celebrated with religious fervour and great enthusiasm in Sialkot district on Friday. The daylong programmes started with special prayers for unity, prosperity and solidarity of the country as well as for early liberation of I

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

ITBA pre-budget seminar on March 24

The Income Tax Bar Association (ITBA) will hold a Pre-Budget Seminar 2008 on Monday, March 24 at the Income Tax House.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Six killed in Kohat jirga firing

Six members of peace jirga were killed and scores of other injured when firing broke out between the peace brokers at Maira Asghar Mela, situated at the confluence of Kohat and Orakzai agency boundary, some 50 kilometers off Kohat on Saturday.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Khuhro for measures to tackle wheat crisis

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and Sindh Assembly Speaker-designate, Nisar Ahmed Khuhro has said that the wheat crisis has to be tacked on war-footing basis as some elements were attempting to further aggravate the present wheat crisis in the country

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

SBP urged to restore running finance facility for flourmills

Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) has urged the State Bank of Pakistan to restore running finance facility for flour mills, besides reducing cash margin from 25 percent to 10 percent.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Sindh University syndicate members election on April 30

The Sindh University has announced on Saturday that election of four members each one from category of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and lecture among university teachers for Sindh University syndicate will be held on April, 30.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

SAU observes World Water Day 2008

The Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam observed the world water day 2008 by holding a moot in the Dr AM Sheikh Auditorium. The Vice Chancellor (VC), SAU Tandojam, Professor Dr Bashir Ahmed Sheikh presided over the event.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Mango growers demand waiver of agriculture tax

The President of Mango Growers Association Pakistan Syed Zahid Hussain Gardezi has said "we need to provide identical opportunities and facilities to small, medium and large mango growers to enable this sector to become really profitable for the growers".

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

'Nation steps into new phase of socio-economic development'

The NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani has said that the nation has stepped into a new phase of its journey towards socio-economic development and consolidation of democracy and this historic day provides us an opportunity to re-affirm our commitment that we

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Ufone launches roaming in Lebanon

Ufone has added 'MTC LEBANON' to its GPRS roaming partner network to facilitate its corporate customers. The addition has amplified its number of RP (roaming partner) to 105 operators in 76 destinations.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Atlas, Teradata to implement MCC

The Atlas Bank today has announced its decision to procure and implement a state-of-the-art Multi-channel Contact Centre (MCC) solution, the first in the financial sector of the country.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Security at airports being streamlined

Following the escape of a large number of deportees from the Jinnah International Airport (JIA) last week, the security system at all airports in the country is being streamlined to avoid recurrence of such incidents in future.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Call to initiate collective efforts for water conservation

Human rights and civil society activists have called for initiating collective efforts for water conservation. They were addressing at a seminar on "Engaging Women, Youth and children", which was organised by Hissar Foundation in connection with World Wat

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Italy builds college, three schools in Bagh district

Erra's Deputy Chairman Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed and Ambassador of Italy Vincenzo Prati on Saturday presented a newly built College block, three schools and 29 water supply Schemes to the residents of Bagh district, Azad Kashmir. These institutions

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Kidnapper killed in police encounter

Police have killed a kidnapper during an encounter in Shahdara limits in the wee hours of Saturday while his accomplice managed to fox, police sources said. The alleged culprits abducted a 10 years old boy Bilal, demanded Rs 2 million as ransom money.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Warsak Power House: Wapda chief for early completion of repair work

Wapda Chairman Shakil Durrani has directed the project officials to complete the annual maintenance and rehabilitation of Warsak Power House prior to summer sets in, so that the power house could generate electricity to its maximum.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Fazl vows support for Gillani

Amir JUI-F Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday congratulated PPP candidate for prime minister, Makhdoom Yousuf Raza Gillani for his nomination as prime minister and vowed his party's fullest support for him.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

NRO to be test case for Iftikhar after restoration: Qazi

Jamaat-i-Islami Amir Qazi Hussain Ahmad has said that National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) would be test case for deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry after his restoration. Addressing to a seminar about restoration of judiciary on Saturday

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

'Judges' restoration promise to be fulfilled'

The PML-N Central Finance Secretary and former MNA Muhammad Pervaiz Malik here on Saturday said that democracy has prevailed in the country adding that the promises made to the nation on restoration of judges would be fulfilled.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

'No compromise on sovereignty of parliament'

General Secretary Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Lahore Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman while ruling out any compromise on supremacy of constitution and sovereignty of parliament has said that people of the country were united to meet these goals.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

World Bank to give $16.5 million for water capacity building project

World Bank will provide 16.5 million dollars to Pakistan for "water resources planning and management", which will support capacity building of and support to Federal institutions involved in Water Resources Planning, Management and Development.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Nawaz stresses need for review of existing policies

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif has stressed the need for reviewing the ongoing policies, and showed optimism that the policies, to be framed by the newly elected Parliament, would be beneficial for the country.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Nawaz stresses need for review of existing policies

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif has stressed the need for reviewing the ongoing policies, and showed optimism that the policies, to be framed by the newly elected Parliament, would be beneficial for the country.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

From jail to Prime Minister for Pakistan's Gillani

A former Pakistani parliamentary speaker who spent half the last decade in jail, Yousuf Raza Gillani is one of the most loyal followers of assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Biographical sketch of Gillani

Yousaf Raza Gillani was born in Karachi on June 9, 1952. He is a graduate of Government College, Lahore, and also did M A in Journalism from the Punjab University in 1976. He entered politics and was chosen as Member of central executive committee of the

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Gillani to work with 'democratic forces'

The candidate named by slain Benazir Bhutto's party to be Pakistan's new premier, Yousuf Raza Gillani, told AFP Saturday that he wanted to work with all "democratic forces" in the country. Gillani, a former national assembly speaker, is a virtual certaint

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Gillani to work with 'democratic forces'

The candidate named by slain Benazir Bhutto's party to be Pakistan's new premier, Yousuf Raza Gillani, told AFP Saturday that he wanted to work with all "democratic forces" in the country. Gillani, a former national assembly speaker, is a virtual certaint

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

I will not deviate from Party decision: Fahim

Senior Vice-Chairman of PPP Makhdoom Amin Fahim, has said that he would vote for Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani who has been nominated by the party for the slot of Prime Minister and that he will not deviate from the decision of the Party.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

I will not deviate from Party decision: Fahim

Senior Vice-Chairman of PPP Makhdoom Amin Fahim, has said that he would vote for Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani who has been nominated by the party for the slot of Prime Minister and that he will not deviate from the decision of the Party.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

BoE denies proposing to buy mortgage securities

The Bank of England denied a report in the Financial Times on Saturday that it was proposing using public funds to make mass purchases of mortgage-backed securities in order to ease the credit crisis. "Central banks, including the Bank of England, have be

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Curfew imposed in Hangu after sectarian clashes

Curfew was imposed in the north-west town of Hangu after clashes broke out between Sunni and Shia factions on Friday, TV channels reported. Firing started on the occasion of the Persian New Year or Nauroz, TV channels said.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Curfew imposed in Hangu after sectarian clashes

Curfew was imposed in the north-west town of Hangu after clashes broke out between Sunni and Shia factions on Friday, TV channels reported. Firing started on the occasion of the Persian New Year or Nauroz, TV channels said.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Christians to celebrate 'Easter' today

Easter is being celebrated by the Christian community in Pakistan like other parts of the world on Sunday (March 23). Special midnight mass and candle light services will be held on Saturday night at all the churches across the country to mark the beginni

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Chad censured for forcing out French correspondent

An international press freedom watchdog has criticised Chad's government for effectively forcing the only permanent foreign correspondent in the country to leave by withdrawing the French journalist's work permit.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Australian states mull donation ban after scandal

Australian state leaders said they were considering bans on political donations Saturday in the wake of a sex and bribes scandal that has rocked politics in New South Wales.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Angola celebrates 1988 battle victory that changed region

Angola celebrated Saturday for the first time the anniversary of a 1988 battle that changed the region's political landscape, accelerating Namibian independence and the fall of apartheid in South Africa.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Cheney and Saudi king share some common views on oil: US

US Vice President Dick Cheney and Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah shared some common views about factors in the oil market that have pushed prices to record highs, a senior US official said on Saturday. Cheney and Abdullah held about 4-1/2 hours of private,

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Cargo for ISAF: changes made in ''One Customs'' clearance system

The taxation officials have introduced changes in the ''One Customs'' clearance system to ensure smooth transportation of cargo destined for the ''International Security Assistance Force'' (ISAF) and US Forces operating in Afghanistan.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Cargo for ISAF: changes made in 'One Customs' clearance system

The taxation officials have introduced changes in the 'One Customs' clearance system to ensure smooth transportation of cargo destined for the 'International Security Assistance Force' (ISAF) and US Forces operating in Afghanistan.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Cargo for ISAF: changes made in 'One Customs' clearance system

The taxation officials have introduced changes in the 'One Customs' clearance system to ensure smooth transportation of cargo destined for the 'International Security Assistance Force' (ISAF) and US Forces operating in Afghanistan.

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Inflation up by 17.03 percent

The SPI inflation surged by 17.03 percent in week ending March 20 over the same period of last year, according to Federal Bureau of Statistic on Saturday. The Statistic Division noted substantial increase in the prices of essential commodities during the

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Inflation up by 17.03 percent

The SPI inflation surged by 17.03 percent in week ending March 20 over the same period of last year, according to Federal Bureau of Statistic on Saturday. The Statistic Division noted substantial increase in the prices of essential commodities during the

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Inflation up by 17.03 percent

The SPI inflation surged by 17.03 percent in week ending March 20 over the same period of last year, according to Federal Bureau of Statistic on Saturday. The Statistic Division noted substantial increase in the prices of essential commodities during the

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (March 22, 2008) and the forecast for Sunday (March 23, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Gold surges to Rs 22,100 per tola

Gold price on Saturday surged to Rs 18,985 per 10 grams from Rs 18,770 per 10 grams in the local market due to increase in the world market which reached $920 an ounce, traders said. As a result, gold is now available at Rs 22,100 per tola, which earlier

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 22, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Gold surges to Rs 22,100 per tola

Gold price on Saturday surged to Rs 18,985 per 10 grams from Rs 18,770 per 10 grams in the local market due to increase in the world market which reached $920 an ounce, traders said. As a result, gold is now available at Rs 22,100 per tola, which earlier

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (March 22, 2008) and for Sunday (March 23, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Gold surges to Rs 22,100 per tola

Gold price on Saturday surged to Rs 18,985 per 10 grams from Rs 18,770 per 10 grams in the local market due to increase in the world market which reached $920 an ounce, traders said. As a result, gold is now available at Rs 22,100 per tola, which earlier

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (March 22, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Cotton output down due to low produce in Punjab

Cotton production has gone down by 11 percent this year, further threatening the already fragile textile industry that is unable to bear the burden of rapidly falling exports. Sources told Business Recorder that cotton production has reduced by 11

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (March 22, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Cotton output down due to low produce in Punjab

Cotton production has gone down by 11 percent this year, further threatening the already fragile textile industry that is unable to bear the burden of rapidly falling exports. Sources told Business Recorder that cotton production has reduced by 11

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (March 22, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Cotton output down due to low produce in Punjab

Cotton production has gone down by 11 percent this year, further threatening the already fragile textile industry that is unable to bear the burden of rapidly falling exports. Sources told Business Recorder that cotton production has reduced by 11

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (March 22, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

KCCI wants abolition of CED on import of raw materials

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has suggested that Central Excise Duty (CED) on import of raw materials and affected local industries, manufacturing beverages, transformer oil, shampoos, creams, powders, cosmetics and toiletries etc, s

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Multan commodities market rates

Commodities market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 22, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

KCCI wants abolition of CED on import of raw materials

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has suggested that Central Excise Duty (CED) on import of raw materials and affected local industries, manufacturing beverages, transformer oil, shampoos, creams, powders, cosmetics and toiletries etc, s

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 22, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

KCCI wants abolition of CED on import of raw materials

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has suggested that Central Excise Duty (CED) on import of raw materials and affected local industries, manufacturing beverages, transformer oil, shampoos, creams, powders, cosmetics and toiletries etc, s

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 22, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Five steel products prices raised by Rs 2,000-7,000 per ton

Pakistan Steel (PS) has raised the prices of five steel products, including billet, pig iron and galvanised iron by up to Rs 7,000 per ton "to rationalise" the prices in the line with international market. The PS on Saturday suddenly stopped sale of its p

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 22, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Five steel products prices raised by Rs 2,000-7,000 per ton

Pakistan Steel (PS) has raised the prices of five steel products, including billet, pig iron and galvanised iron by up to Rs 7,000 per ton "to rationalise" the prices in the line with international market. The PS on Saturday suddenly stopped sale of its p

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates on Saturday (March 22, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Five steel products prices raised by Rs 2,000-7,000 per ton

Pakistan Steel (PS) has raised the prices of five steel products, including billet, pig iron and galvanised iron by up to Rs 7,000 per ton "to rationalise" the prices in the line with international market. The PS on Saturday suddenly stopped sale of its p

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 22, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Tax officials unhappy over delay in four projects implementation

Tax authorities have expressed displeasure over delay in the smooth implementation of four major projects including allocation of unique identification numbers to sales and income taxpayers; Integrated Tax Management System (ITMS); error-free e-filing; an

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Karachi chemicals and dyes market rates

Chemicals and dyes market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 22, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Tax officials unhappy over delay in four projects implementation

Tax authorities have expressed displeasure over delay in the smooth implementation of four major projects including allocation of unique identification numbers to sales and income taxpayers; Integrated Tax Management System (ITMS); error-free e-filing; an

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 22, 2008).

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Tax officials unhappy over delay in four projects implementation

Tax authorities have expressed displeasure over delay in the smooth implementation of four major projects including allocation of unique identification numbers to sales and income taxpayers; Integrated Tax Management System (ITMS); error-free e-filing; an

Published 23 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 7	278
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 7	277.85
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 7	154.11
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 7	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 7	1.29
Euro to USD / Nov 7	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 6	5,929.04
Nasdaq / Nov 6	18,983.46
Dow Jones / Nov 6	43,729.93
India Sensex / Nov 7	79,507.26
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 7	39,366.94
Hang Seng / Nov 7	20,858.18
FTSE 100 / Nov 7	8,192.50
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 7	19,253.31

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 6	18,285
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 7	72.04
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 7	237,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 7	2,657.92
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 7	70.32
Petrol/Litre / Nov 8	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 8 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 8 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 8 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 8 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 8 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 8 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 8 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 8 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 8 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 8 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 8 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 8 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 8 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 8 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 8 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 8 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 8 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 8 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Nov 8 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 8 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Nov 8 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 8 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 8 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Nov 8 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 8 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 8 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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