News Archives for Print - 2008-07-17

Print - 2008-07-17

FBR decides solvent extraction units' 2003-06 sales tax liability case

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to calculate net sales tax liability of solvent extraction units, taking into account 0.75 percent of the cost and freight (C&F) value of import of oilseeds by such units during 2003-2006.

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

'60 people recovered from private jail in Sanghar'

Senate Standing Committee on Interior Chairman Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood on Wednesday said the government has decided to launch a massive crackdown against private jails all over the country. "We have traced a private jail in Sanghar area of Sindh pr

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Government asked to take steps for bringing women to mainstream

The Senate Standing Committee on the Women Development urged the government to take effective measures for bringing the women to the mainstream of national life for any meaningful improvement in socio economic and human development.

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Government urged to impose ban on maize export

Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) demanded of the government to impose ban on maize export in the up coming Trade Policy, which is going to be unveiled on 18th July. Dr Basher Ahmed Secretary General of Pakistan Poultry Association told Business Recor

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

'Illegal SIMs helping terrorists, captors in a big way'

Rise in sale of unauthorised SIMs is instrumental in increasing the incidents of kidnapping for ransom and terrorist activities and this will be brought to an end by dealing the people involved in this business with an iron hand, said Senator Muhammad Tal
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

ICCI hails ECC decision to cut gas tariff for IPPs

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) decision to reduce gas tariff for captive power producers from 68 percent to 31 percent will have positive impact on textile sector. This was stated by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Afghanistan to look into Pakistan nuclear dumping claims

President Hamid Karzai appointed on Wednesday a team of experts to investigate allegations that Pakistan had dumped nuclear waste in southern Afghanistan, his office said. In April, an Afghan minister told the BBC that his government had evidence Pakistan
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

CCP to hold seminars in Bhurban, Karachi

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), to improve awareness and understanding of competition laws and their implications, is organising two seminars on 'Importance of the Competition Regime in Modern Business'--in Bhurban on July 28, and in Karachi
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Dispute between PTCL management, employees: Prime Minister forms four-member ministerial body

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has constituted a four-member ministerial committee to resolve the dispute between PTCL management and employees. Talking to Business Recorder, PPP leader Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed, who is also the head of labour
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Indus Motor holds 15th Kaizen Convention

Indus Motor Company (IMC) held its 15th annual Kaizen Convention recently at the Karachi Expo Centre. Dean and Director of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and former Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Dr Ishrat Hussain, was invited as a chief
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Punjab University vice chancellor visits under construction departments

Vice Chancellor Punjab University (PU), Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran, has visited the under-construction buildings of Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG), Department of Women Studies and Department of Space Science here at New Campus on
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Rural population urged to avail Nadra's free CNICs facilities

The rural population should get themselves registered in the National Database and Registration Authority's Nadra (database) for free to avail facilities like the Benazir Food Programme, Health Schemes and other welfare schemes, says a press release.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

136,337 heart patients provided treatment at PIC in six months

The Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) has provided state of the art medical facilities and treated more than 136,337 indoor and outdoor heart patients during past six months. PIC Medical Superintendent Dr Riaz Ahmad Chaudhry said that 77 percent patien
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

'Sher-e-Pakistan Dangal' on July 25

With a view to promoting local wrestling and for talent hunt, a tournament of "local wrestling" is being arranged on monthly basis while 'Sher-e-Pakistan Dangal' will be held on July 25 at Punjab Stadium Lahore. Punjab Minister for Sports Dr Tanveer-ul-Is
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Action against 40 illegal housing societies

Punjab Minorities Affairs and Human Rights Minister Kamran Michael has said that the government has carried out operation to retrieve government land and in this regard a committee has been formed that will submit its report within two months. He was talk
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Punjab preparing Rs two billion plan to enhance wheat production: minister

Punjab government during the current financial year will spend Rs 900 million to make the saline land cultivable besides preparing a master plan worth Rs 2 billion to enhance wheat production which would help overcome wheat shortage in the country.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Notorious thief held

Investigation Police Modal Town division have arrested a notorious thief and seized gold ornaments as well as two motorcycles worth rupees 1.2 million from him. The accused has confessed to committing a number of such kind of crimes during a preliminary i
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Research work: LFBA, UVAS agree to collaborate

The Livestock Farmers and Breeders Association (LFBA), Punjab and the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore have agreed on collaboration in research work in the livestock sector. An LFBA delegation comprising the association President
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Call for strict adherence to traffic rules

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Muhammad Pervez Rathore has underlined the need for collective efforts to meet the traffic challenges and strict adherence to the traffic rules.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Muhammad Iqbal Sheikh promoted

Member Board of Revenue Punjab, Muhammad Iqbal Sheikh, an officer of District Management Group, has been promoted as Secretary to the Government of the Pakistan (BS-22). According to the notification of Establishment Division issued here on Wednesday, on
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

ACCA holds study excel workshop

The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) organised 'Study Excel' workshop at the Lahore University of Management Sciences to assist students to prepare their studies for examinations, Chris Welch and William Parrott, experienced and quali
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

PPP believes in people's power

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) believes in people's power and has brought the national politics out of drawing rooms to the masses. This was stated by Minister for Population Welfare Punjab Ms Neelam Jabbar Chaudhry here on Wednesday. She said the party wo
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

PML-Q accused of creating despondency, despair

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Central Finance Secretary Muhammad Pervez Malik has said that people are least bothered about the negative propaganda of PML-Q leaders, who are bent upon to create despondency and despair in the country by indulging in rumour-
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Hunt calls on minister

Principal Officer of US Consulate in Lahore, Bryan D Hunt has called on Minister for Prisons Punjab, Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor Mao, in his office to discuss the matters of mutual interests. On this occasion, the minister told Principal officer that provincia
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

'Kashmiris ready for every sacrifice to end occupation'

Kashmiris unanimously demand end to Indian occupation in the held Valley and for affiliation with Pakistan; while they are ready to sacrifice everything for the cause, Muhammad Sadique, member of AJK Legislative Assembly, said on Wednesday.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

US-brokered deal reverses mandate of people: Imran

President of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, Imran Khan, has said that US-brokered deal between Musharraf and Zardari basically reversed the mandate of the people. In an interview with the BBC he said that people of Pakistan wanted the judges back, who were unc
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

President urges steps to stop deforestation

The President, Pervez Musharraf has stressed for immediate action to stop damage to the diminishing natural forests in the country. In a message on the commencement of Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign that started on Thursday, the President said natural f
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

'No one can attack on sovereignty of Pakistan'

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sherry Rehman has said that no one can attack on sovereignty or writ of Pakistan nor it would allow anyone to do so. Talking to BBC Radio, she reiterated firm stand of the government of Pakistan that no fo
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Gilani condemns Karzai's statement

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday strongly condemned Afghan President Hamid Karzai's statement over Pakistan's alleged involvement in terrorist attacks inside Afghanistan, and said it could hamper development process in the region.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

McCain slams Obama statement

Hitting out at Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama for his rhetoric on pursuing terrorists on Pakistani territory, Republican candidate John McCain has instead urged strengthening the anti-terror partner and convincing the Pakistanis that the f
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

VWA protests employment status of vaccinators

The Vaccinator Welfare Association (VWA) of District Badin protested in front of the Badin Press Club against their current employment status.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

PMI seminar on female workforce held

Pakistan Manpower Institute (PMI) has organised a two-day seminar on "Creating an enabling environment for women labour force participation in Pakistan" here on Wednesday.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

'Thar coal should not be given to federal government'

Members of the Sindh Democratic Forum (SDF) are upset that the federal government has issued a notification to set up the Thar Coal Authority, with the Sindh Chief Minister nominated as the leader. The SDF said that coal is a provincial subject on which t
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Poor response from retailers, wholesalers: installation of ETRs at big shops not possible

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) decision to install modern electronic tax registers (ETR) at big shops of retailers and wholesalers would be impossible to implement in view of retailers' poor response to different low rate tax schemes.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

KSE approves listing of Engro Chemicals

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has approved the application for formal listing and quotation of shares of Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited on completion of all formalities required under the Listing Regulations of the Exchange.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Fault in Bin Qasim plant: many areas deprived of electricity

People of many localities of Karachi were deprived of electricity on Wednesday owing to fault in Bin Qasim Thermal Power Station (BQTPS) and disconnection of the supply from Kanupp to KESC.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Income generating, motivational pilot project launched

Dr Parveen Shah, Director Institute of Women Development Studies (IWDS) at the University of Sindh has announced on Tuesday that the Institute has launched a scheme titled "Income Generating and Motivational Pilot Project: Training and Marketing."
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

BLS, ACLS course at CPSP inaugurated

Professor Jan Muhammad, registrar, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP), inaugurated a three-day Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course on providing treatments to victims of sudden cardiac arrests at CPSP on
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Tribute paid to Qasmi

Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi was an outstanding man of letters and columnist. He wrote for newspapers had profound influence on events of his country. This was the view of a number of literati, who gathered at the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) to pay homage on
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Democracy festival in September

The Centre for Civic Education Pakistan has planned to hold democracy festival in September to celebrate the World Democracy Day. The event, spokesperson of the centre said on Wednesday, would also include essay writing contest for students across the cou
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Mumtaz Burney appointed as DIG Prisons

Mumtaz Ahmed Burney, a senior police officer, awaiting posting, has been appointed as DIG Prisons, it was officially notified here on Wednesday.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Transfers and postings of 68 police officials okayed

Regional Police Officer (RPO), Rawalpindi, has approved the transfers and postings of 68 police officials of the region, and issued the order of the inter-district transfers, besides reinstating some officials after hearing their appeals.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Philanthropists urged to save life of baby without gall bladder

A sum of 30,000 dollars can help a Karachiite to buy a two-bed flat in some middle-income locality or even a good car, but this money can also help save the life of eight-month-old baby girl.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (July 16, 2008) and the forecast for Thursday (July 17, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Dengue virus case confirmed in capital

The National Institute of Health (NIH) here on Wednesday confirmed one case positive for Dengue virus in the Capital, Business Recorder learnt. According to hospital sources, Jannat Khan was brought to the Polyclinic Hospital a few days back. He wa
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Key stock and currency market movements

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).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Prospects of promoting alternative energy discussed

There is an urgent need for tapping the potential of alternative energy in Pakistan particularly and South Asia region in general because of acute shortage of energy crisis.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices on Tuesday.

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Gwadar Port operations: PSAI interested in handling captive cargo

While Islamabad has attached a transshipment based geo-strategic significance to Gwadar Port its foreign operator, Port of Singapore Authority International (PSAI), seems more interested in handling the captive cargo than becoming a regional trade hub.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices on Tuesday.

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Technical barriers to trade under WTO: customs clearance should not be allowed without PSQCA report

Customs clearance may not be allowed to importers without production of 'Conformity Assessment Report' (CAR) from Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA). The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has, in this regard, directed all Collectors of
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (July 16, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Air travellers, beware of pickpockets

Air travellers should beware of pickpockets who are now active on domestic routes. According to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), members of a group of pickpockets have been travelling back and forth on domestic flights, stealing money and other valuables l
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (July 16, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

SECP and KSE decide to launch Fund

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), in a meeting held here on Wednesday, decided to launch Equity Market Opportunity Fund (EMOF) with an initial sum of Rs 10 billion instead of Rs 50 billion. It
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, (July 17, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

'No curbs on UK nationals to travel to Pakistan'

British Deputy High Commissioner Robert Gibson has informed the business community that Britain has neither issued a travel advice nor imposed any restrictions on the British nationals travelling to Pakistan. Speaking at a meeting of Korangi Association o
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Nip to induct fresh batch of unemployed post-graduates

The National Internship Programme (Nip) would induct the fresh batch of unemployed post-graduates in the first week of August, reliable sources informed Business Recorder on Wednesday.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (July 16, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Greenstar launches maternal voucher scheme

Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan is a partner in the USAID funded Pakistan Initiative for Mothers and New-borns (PAIMAN). Working with the private health care providers, Greenstar is focusing to improve maternal and new-born health services by giving t
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (July 16, 2008) and for Wednesday (July 16, 2008).
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Curfew in Hangu

"Curfew has been clamped down in Hangu district on Wednesday, reports said. The security forces have launched an operation in Zargari against the miscreants. Relief Camps have been set up at the primary and Boys High School in the Baktu area. Local tribes
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 16, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Tax Arrears Settlement Scheme: Karachi LTU may collect over Rs 10 billion

The Karachi Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) is likely to collect over Rs 10 billion over past several years' arrears within stipulated period of 75 days through Tax Arrears Settlement Incentive Scheme (Tasis) 2008.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 16, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

GAVI to contribute $60 million Rotavirus vaccines to Pakistan

The Global Alliance for Vaccine Immunisation (GAVI) will contribute $60 million worth of Rotavirus vaccines to Pakistan for the expanded Immunisation Diarrhoea Control Programme. Diarrhoea is recognised world-wide as the No 1 cause of hospitalisation and
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

National Commodity Exchange Trading Summary

National Commodity Exchange Limited Trading Summary on Wednesday (July 16, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

'Ministry embarking on national plan to curb smoking'

The health ministry is embarking on a robust National Program to reduce the smoking habits, in this regard a PC-I of Rs 34 billion is under submission. This was announced by Shaheen Masud, director general, Implementation Tobacco Control Program, while ad
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 16, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Government in process of setting up water quality monitoring laboratories

The government is in process of setting-up water quality monitoring laboratories in eighteen districts to ensure water analysis facilities for the provision of safe drinking water to the citizens. These labs would be helpful in identifying the problems re
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 16, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Altaf offers unconditional support to government

MQM chief Altaf Hussain has stated that the country is facing with critical situation, our nuclear assets are at risk, therefore, we must refrain from issuing provocative statements against foreign powers so as not to provide them with justification to ca
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 16, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Ibad becomes Sindh's longest serving governor

Governor Sindh, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan on Wednesday earned the distinction of becoming Sindh's longest serving Governor. He had the honour of being Sindh's youngest ever Governor when he took oath of the office on December 27, 2002 as 30th Governor.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 16, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Rahman Malik, Smith discuss security issues

The visiting Pakistan Advisor on Interior Rahman Malik and his British counterpart Jacqui Smith discussed issues relating to bilateral ties particularly co-operation in countering terrorism and radicalisation. The meeting which lasted 45 minutes, also foc
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

THE RUPEE: dollar soars

Uncertainties over the political and economic fronts pushed the rupee down against dollar on the interbank market on Wednesday, shedding 70 paisa versus the dollar for buying at 71.00 and it also lost 65 paisa for selling at 71.05, dealers said.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Mineral oil to be imported from Egypt to tackle mealy bug

Pakistan will require about 3000 tons mineral oil to tackle the looming mealy bug threat to cotton crop. The government is planning to meet its requirement through import from Egypt, it is learnt.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Pakistanis keen on Dubai shopping festival

Pakistan has emerged as one of top markets for Emirates' special Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) packages sold across the global network. According to Emirate's vice-president, Pakistani travellers have shown preference to visit Dubai during the shopping fes
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Automotor: HONDA ATLAS CARS PAKISTAN - Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Year 2001 - Financial Year 2008

Incorporated in 1992, Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Limited is a joint venture between Honda Motor Company Limited Japan, and the Atlas Group of Companies, Pakistan. The company is listed on all the three stock exchanges. The first car rolled off the assembly
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

German diplomats briefed on Eye Bank Society role

Ms Gudrun Haider, Commercial Counsellor, and Shazia Sheikh, Trade Advisor, Consulate-General of Germany, visited Pakistan Eye Bank Society. Qazi Sajid Ali, General Secretary, Pakistan Eye Bank Society, apprised them about the various services of the hospi
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Atlas Asset management announces payouts

The Board of Directors of Atlas Asset Management Limited, an Atlas Group Company, announced the payouts for its open ended mutual funds for the year ended June 30, 2008 in its meeting held on July 4, 2008. Atlas Income Fund (AIF) announced final bonus pay
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Wednesday (July 16, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (17 July 2008)

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Rs four million customs duty-evasion unearthed

A credible information was received by Fazal Qadir Qalbani, director, Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Karachi, that some Islamabad-based importers are involved in clearance of import consignments from Karachi by grossly mis-declaring value and deprivin
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (17 July 2008)

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Drizzle likely today

The Met office, on Wednesday, has forecast a cloudy weather with chances of drizzle in the metropolis during next 24 hours. The maximum temperature on Thursday is expected to remain between 32 to 34degrees celsius.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (17 July 2008)

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

ISPR rejects New York Times report

A Spokesman of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday clarified a news report published in American media regarding Pakistani Post's not being in the United States record. Reacting to a report published in "The New York Times" captione
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (July 16, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

US air strike in Pakistan linked to database gap

A US air strike that killed 11 Pakistani soldiers in June was the result of an incomplete US military database that did not include the location of the soldiers' post on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, US officials said on Wednesday.
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Nato denies Afghan troop build-up

The Nato military alliance denied on Wednesday that it was massing troops on the Afghan side of the border with Pakistan but urged Islamabad to do more to stop militants taking refuge. "There is not, nor is there going to be, an incursion of Nato troops i
Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Wednesday (July 16, 2008).

Published 17 Jul, 2008 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency Rate

USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20

278.48

USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20

278.28

USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20

156.31

USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20

0.89

Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20

1.26

Euro to USD / Dec 20

1.04

Stock Volume

S&P 500 / Dec 20

5,930.85

India Sensex / Dec 20

78,041.59

Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20

38,701.90

Nasdaq / Dec 20

19,572.60

Hang Seng / Dec 20

19,720.70

FTSE 100 / Dec 20

8,084.36

Dow Jones / Dec 20

42,840.26

Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20

19,884.75

Item Value

Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20

69.46

Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20

234,311

Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20

2,622.91

Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20

68.06

Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21

17,585

Petrol/Litre / Dec 23

252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock Price

Dewan Sugar / Dec 23

Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)

6.60

▲ 1.00 (17.86%)

Askari Life Assur. / Dec 23

Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)

6.30

▲ 0.64 (11.31%)

Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Dec 23

Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)

9.50

▲ 0.95 (11.11%)

Power Cem(Pref) / Dec 23

Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)

12.27

▲ 1.12 (10.04%)

Treet Corp / Dec 23

Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)

24.38

▲ 2.22 (10.02%)

Dawood Hercules / Dec 23

Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited(DAWH)

223.96

▲ 20.36 (10.00%)

Engro Corp / Dec 23

Engro Corporation Limited(ENGRO)

435.67

▲ 39.61 (10.00%)

Ghandhara Ind. / Dec 23

Ghandhara Industries Limited(GHNI)

577.96

▲ 52.54 (10.00%)

Leiner Pak Gelat / Dec 23

Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)

119.99

▲ 10.91 (10.00%)

Stock Price

First Elite Cap.Mod / Dec 23

First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)

6

▼ -0.85 (-12.41%)

Al-Khair Gadoon / Dec 23

Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)

41.71

▼ -4.63 (-9.99%)

Olympia Mills / Dec 23

Olympia Mills Limited(OML)

34.60

▼ -3.82 (-9.94%)

Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 23

Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)

42.01

▼ -4.58 (-9.83%)

Leather Up Ltd. / Dec 23

Leather Up Limited(LEUL)

27.52

▼ -2.66 (-8.81%)

Quetta Textile / Dec 23

Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)

18

▼ -1.56 (-7.98%)

Oilboy Energy / Dec 23

Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)

10.57

▼ -0.82 (-7.20%)

Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Dec 23

Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)

8.45

▼ -0.65 (-7.14%)

S.G.Power / Dec 23

S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)

10.44

▼ -0.75 (-6.70%)

Stock Volume

WorldCall Telecom / Dec 23

Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)

99,942,750

▲ 0.08

Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 23

Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)

43,280,462

▲ 0.16

K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 23

K-Electric Limited(KEL)

40,644,312

▲ 0.09

Sui South Gas / Dec 23

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)

40,619,788

▼ -0.60

Cnergyico PK / Dec 23

Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)

30,423,419

▲ 0.16

B.O.Punjab / Dec 23

The Bank of Punjab(BOP)

29,495,012

▼ -0.05

Pak Elektron / Dec 23

Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)

23,717,939

▲ 2.37

Symmetry Group / Dec 23

Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)

21,897,051

▲ 0.22

Hub Power Co. / Dec 23

The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)

20,727,996

▲ 1.20

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20	278.48
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20	156.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
India Sensex / Dec 20	78,041.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20	38,701.90
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Hang Seng / Dec 20	19,720.70
FTSE 100 / Dec 20	8,084.36
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20	19,884.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20	69.46
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20	2,622.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20	68.06
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 23	252.10

Stock	Price
Dewan Sugar / Dec 23 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	6.60 ▲ 1.00 (17.86%)
Askari Life Assur. / Dec 23 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	6.30 ▲ 0.64 (11.31%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Dec 23 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	9.50 ▲ 0.95 (11.11%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Dec 23 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	12.27 ▲ 1.12 (10.04%)
Treet Corp / Dec 23 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	24.38 ▲ 2.22 (10.02%)
Dawood Hercules / Dec 23 Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited(DAWH)	223.96 ▲ 20.36 (10.00%)
Engro Corp / Dec 23 Engro Corporation Limited(ENGRO)	435.67 ▲ 39.61 (10.00%)
Ghandhara Ind. / Dec 23 Ghandhara Industries Limited(GHNI)	577.96 ▲ 52.54 (10.00%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Dec 23 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	119.99 ▲ 10.91 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
First Elite Cap.Mod / Dec 23 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	6 ▼ -0.85 (-12.41%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Dec 23 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	41.71 ▼ -4.63 (-9.99%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 23 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.60 ▼ -3.82 (-9.94%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 23 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	42.01 ▼ -4.58 (-9.83%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Dec 23 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	27.52 ▼ -2.66 (-8.81%)
Quetta Textile / Dec 23 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	18 ▼ -1.56 (-7.98%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 23 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	10.57 ▼ -0.82 (-7.20%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Dec 23 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	8.45 ▼ -0.65 (-7.14%)
S.G.Power / Dec 23 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	10.44 ▼ -0.75 (-6.70%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	99,942,750 ▲ 0.08
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 23 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,280,462 ▲ 0.16
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	40,644,312 ▲ 0.09
Sui South Gas / Dec 23 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,619,788 ▼ -0.60
Cnergyico PK / Dec 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	30,423,419 ▲ 0.16
B.O.Punjab / Dec 23 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	29,495,012 ▼ -0.05
Pak Elektron / Dec 23 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	23,717,939 ▲ 2.37
Symmetry Group / Dec 23 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	21,897,051 ▲ 0.22
Hub Power Co. / Dec 23 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	20,727,996 ▲ 1.20