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Print - 2008-09-15

Gas cylinder blast kills two

Gas cylinder blast kills two

At least two persons have been killed and three others injured in a gas cylinder blast here, police said. A gas cylinder exploded in the kitchen of Khawaja Haveli of Mohallah Bolya shortly before 'Iftar', killing Shaheen Bibi w/o Mehboob Qadri and Insh Ma

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

US drones bring fear, firepower to al Qaeda war in country

US drones bring fear, firepower to al Qaeda war in country

Two air-to-ground missiles ripped through the sky before smashing into the house where a Taliban leader with close links to al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was thought to be hiding.

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Shahbaz praises PML-N workers for role in promotion of democracy

Shahbaz praises PML-N workers for role in promotion of democracy

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif here on Sunday applauded the role of PML-N workers for the cause of democracy in the country while giving away medals and certificates to them for their role in upholding this cause.

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

No suicide attacker arrested from Islamabad: Capital Police

No suicide attacker arrested from Islamabad: Capital Police

Islamabad Police on Sunday rejected a news item published in the section of the press regarding the arrest of a suspected suicide attacker here. "This news is baseless and fabricated. Such baseless news item create unrest among the citizens, besides givin

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Parliament joint session on September 20

Parliament joint session on September 20

The President has summoned the parliament to meet in a joint session on September 20, according to a notification issued by National Assembly Secretariat. President Asif Ali Zardari, who is currently visiting the UK on his private tour, will address the j

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Parliament joint session on September 20

Parliament joint session on September 20

The President has summoned the parliament to meet in a joint session on September 20, according to a notification issued by National Assembly Secretariat. President Asif Ali Zardari, who is currently visiting the UK on his private tour, will address the j

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Gilani urges civil society, media to help promote democracy

Gilani urges civil society, media to help promote democracy

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Sunday urged civil society organisations and media to take responsibility for promotion of democracy which in turn will help bring in economic prosperity and social harmony.

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Zardari and Gilani vow to defend Pakistan

Zardari and Gilani vow to defend Pakistan

Pakistan vowed on Sunday to defend itself against violations of its air space and incursions by US forces in Afghanistan. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani telephoned newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari late Saturday to discuss the strikes, a stateme

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

UK appreciates Pakistan's role in 'war on terror': Wajid

UK appreciates Pakistan's role in 'war on terror': Wajid

The United Kingdom appreciates Pakistan's role in the war on terror, Pakistan High Commissioner to United Kingdom Wajid Shamsul Hassan said on Sunday. In an Interview with a private TV channel he said the press has misquoted the statement of the British P

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Qureshi, Spanta to meet at UN

Qureshi, Spanta to meet at UN

In a clear sign of the South Asian neighbours trying seriously to overcome their trust deficit, foreign ministers of Afghanistan and Pakistan will meet later this month in New York. Afghan Foreign Minister Dr Rangin Dadfar Spanta will hold talks with his

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Kamal and Afridi to control traffic

Kamal and Afridi to control traffic

Nazim Karachi Syed Mustafa Kamal and cricketer Shahid Afridi will voluntarily control traffic in the city at Dou Talwar in Clifton here from 5 pm to 7 pm. This was announced in a statement of the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) on Sunday.

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Security threats: Shujaat calls for joint session of Parliament

Security threats: Shujaat calls for joint session of Parliament

The Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Sunday demanded of the government to convene either joint session of the Parliament or Round Table Conference (RTC) to evolve consensus policy regarding the internal and external secur

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Ibad and Ashraf discuss power crisis

Ibad and Ashraf discuss power crisis

Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan has called for required supply of electricity by Wapda to KESC. The Governor had a detailed talk with the Federal Minister for Water and Power Raja Parvaiz Ashraf and conveyed to him serious concerns of the citizens o

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

45 exhibitors get US visa for Pakistani Exposition in Houston

45 exhibitors get US visa for Pakistani Exposition in Houston

Pakistan Gem and Jewellery Expo to be held in Houston in October made significant progress when 45 exhibitors got visa approval from US Embassy in Islamabad to attend the show. The Expo is being jointly organised by Pakistan Gem & Jewellery Company (PGJDC

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

No change in Sindh Cabinet: Qaim

No change in Sindh Cabinet: Qaim

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Sunday said no change in the provincial cabinet is being made. He was talking to media at an Iftar-dinner hosted by National Reconstruction Bureau (NRB) Chairman Dr Asim Hussain at his residence here.

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Utilisation of FTM to enhance Pakistan's ability to diversify energy security

Utilisation of FTM to enhance Pakistan's ability to diversify energy security

Asian Development Bank (ADB) experts hoped that the utilisation of recent Financial and Technical Modalities (FTM) (such as the clean development mechanism and clean energy) would enhance Pakistan's ability to diversify its energy security, and ensure tha

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Development of mines sector top priority: Riaz

Development of mines sector top priority: Riaz

Punjab Minister for Mines & Minerals Raja Riaz Ahmad has said that welfare of mines workers and development of mines sector on modern lines is in the priorities' list of the government. Talking to media men here, he said that government wanted to create e

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Dredging, Reclamation Works project: KPT ''half-heartedly'' tries to convince CWE to cut FCC

Dredging, Reclamation Works project: KPT ''half-heartedly'' tries to convince CWE to cut FCC

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is "half-heartedly" negotiating with M/s China International Water & Electric (CWE), its would-be contractor for US $342.617 million Dredging and Reclamation Works (DRWs) project, for lowering the 48.03 percent foreign currency co

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Dredging, Reclamation Works project: KPT 'half-heartedly' tries to convince CWE to cut FCC

Dredging, Reclamation Works project: KPT 'half-heartedly' tries to convince CWE to cut FCC

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is "half-heartedly" negotiating with M/s China International Water & Electric (CWE), its would-be contractor for US $342.617 million Dredging and Reclamation Works (DRWs) project, for lowering the 48.03 percent foreign currency co

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Dredging, Reclamation Works project: KPT 'half-heartedly' tries to convince CWE to cut FCC

Dredging, Reclamation Works project: KPT 'half-heartedly' tries to convince CWE to cut FCC

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is "half-heartedly" negotiating with M/s China International Water & Electric (CWE), its would-be contractor for US $342.617 million Dredging and Reclamation Works (DRWs) project, for lowering the 48.03 percent foreign currency co

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Alleged US spy killed in Miranshah

Alleged US spy killed in Miranshah

Taliban militants on Sunday shot dead an Afghan refugee in Miranshah, accusing the victim of spying on them, officials said. The body of Gul Rahim Shah, 55, from Afghanistan's Khost province, was found dumped on a roadside near Miranshah, the main town in

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Nigerian militants declare oil war in delta

Nigerian militants declare oil war in delta

Nigeria''s most prominent militant group on Sunday declared an "oil war" in the restive Niger Delta after two days of major gunbattles with security forces. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), responsible for attacks that have cut

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Nigerian militants declare oil war in delta

Nigerian militants declare oil war in delta

Nigeria's most prominent militant group on Sunday declared an "oil war" in the restive Niger Delta after two days of major gunbattles with security forces. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), responsible for attacks that have cut

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Nigerian militants declare oil war in delta

Nigerian militants declare oil war in delta

Nigeria's most prominent militant group on Sunday declared an "oil war" in the restive Niger Delta after two days of major gunbattles with security forces. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), responsible for attacks that have cut

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Bears tighten grip on LSE

Bears tighten grip on LSE

The Lahore stocks remained under the grip of bearish move and the equities lost their worth amid slight improvement in transaction volume in line of celebration of President Asif Ali Zardari's oath-taking ceremony.

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Bears tighten grip on LSE

Bears tighten grip on LSE

The Lahore stocks remained under the grip of bearish move and the equities lost their worth amid slight improvement in transaction volume in line of celebration of President Asif Ali Zardari's oath-taking ceremony.

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Five-year policy framework: IMF analysing economic statistics

Five-year policy framework: IMF analysing economic statistics

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has started analysis of Pakistan''s economic statistics submitted by the finance ministry before assisting the government in finalisation of new five-year macroeconomic policy framework, informed sources told

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Five-year policy framework: IMF analysing economic statistics

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has started analysis of Pakistan's economic statistics submitted by the finance ministry before assisting the government in finalisation of new five-year macroeconomic policy framework, informed sources told B
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Five-year policy framework: IMF analysing economic statistics

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has started analysis of Pakistan's economic statistics submitted by the finance ministry before assisting the government in finalisation of new five-year macroeconomic policy framework, informed sources told B
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Nine percent fall in investment from CFS

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market on Friday decreased by 9 percent to Rs 16.46 billion against Rs 18.09 billion of previous week. The CFS rates ended at 16.6 percent as compared to 17.7 percent.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Nine percent fall in investment from CFS

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market on Friday decreased by 9 percent to Rs 16.46 billion against Rs 18.09 billion of previous week. The CFS rates ended at 16.6 percent as compared to 17.7 percent.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Nine percent fall in investment from CFS

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market on Friday decreased by 9 percent to Rs 16.46 billion against Rs 18.09 billion of previous week. The CFS rates ended at 16.6 percent as compared to 17.7 percent.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Nine percent fall in investment from CFS

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market on Friday decreased by 9 percent to Rs 16.46 billion against Rs 18.09 billion of previous week. The CFS rates ended at 16.6 percent as compared to 17.7 percent.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Stock market stays bearish

Bearish trend prevailed at Karachi share market during the week ended on September 13, 2008 and KSE-100 index declined by 88.27 points to close at 9,253.92 points level.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Stock market stays bearish

Bearish trend prevailed at Karachi share market during the week ended on September 13, 2008 and KSE-100 index declined by 88.27 points to close at 9,253.92 points level.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Stock market stays bearish

Bearish trend prevailed at Karachi share market during the week ended on September 13, 2008 and KSE-100 index declined by 88.27 points to close at 9,253.92 points level.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

30 percent rise in prices of CNG kits

The price of Compress Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kit has further increased by 30 percent reaching its historic peak after recurrent currency depreciation. The price was earlier increased twice during last eight months, which directly related to the hike
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

30 percent rise in prices of CNG kits

The price of Compress Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kit has further increased by 30 percent reaching its historic peak after recurrent currency depreciation. The price was earlier increased twice during last eight months, which directly related to the hike
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

30 percent rise in prices of CNG kits

The price of Compress Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kit has further increased by 30 percent reaching its historic peak after recurrent currency depreciation. The price was earlier increased twice during last eight months, which directly related to the hike
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Pakistan out of default risk

Pakistan is out of any default risk, as reduction in oil prices in the world market and cut in subsidy have provided it much room to manage its foreign liabilities comfortably. This was a message from the Secretary of Economic Affairs Division (EAD), Furr
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Pakistan out of default risk

Pakistan is out of any default risk, as reduction in oil prices in the world market and cut in subsidy have provided it much room to manage its foreign liabilities comfortably. This was a message from the Secretary of Economic Affairs Division (EAD), Furr
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Pakistan out of default risk

Pakistan is out of any default risk, as reduction in oil prices in the world market and cut in subsidy have provided it much room to manage its foreign liabilities comfortably. This was a message from the Secretary of Economic Affairs Division (EAD), Furr
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

THE RUPEE: rates move both ways

The rupee moved both ways on the currency market during the week ended on September 13, 2008. In the interbank market, the rupee stayed put against dollar for buying at 76.45 and shed five paisa for selling at 76.55.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

THE RUPEE: rates move both ways

The rupee moved both ways on the currency market during the week ended on September 13, 2008. In the interbank market, the rupee stayed put against dollar for buying at 76.45 and shed five paisa for selling at 76.55.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Nisar to be 15th opposition leader

The Parliamentary Leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan will be nominated as the 15th Opposition Leader in the National Assembly within few days.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Elahi steps down as opposition leader

Pakistan Muslim League-Q Punjab President and former chief minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi has quit the office of the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and faxed his resignation to NA Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Elahi steps down as opposition leader

Pakistan Muslim League-Q Punjab President and former chief minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi has quit the office of the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and faxed his resignation to NA Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Zardari to discuss al Qaeda conflict in UK

President Asif Ali Zardari will discuss the conflict with Taliban and al Qaeda militants in the northern tribal areas with British leaders this week, officials said Sunday. Zardari will meet British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Tuesday though he is on a
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Zardari to discuss al Qaeda conflict in UK

President Asif Ali Zardari will discuss the conflict with Taliban and al Qaeda militants in the northern tribal areas with British leaders this week, officials said Sunday. Zardari will meet British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Tuesday though he is on a
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

15 US oil refineries shut down

Fifteen US oil refineries with a total capacity of 3.861 million barrels per day are now shut down in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, the US Department of Energy said on Sunday.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

15 US oil refineries shut down

Fifteen US oil refineries with a total capacity of 3.861 million barrels per day are now shut down in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, the US Department of Energy said on Sunday.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

15 US oil refineries shut down

Fifteen US oil refineries with a total capacity of 3.861 million barrels per day are now shut down in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, the US Department of Energy said on Sunday.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

India tests air-to-air Astra missile for second time

India on Sunday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed air-to-air missile Astra from a defence base in eastern Orissa state for the second time in two days, a news report said.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

India tests air-to-air Astra missile for second time

India on Sunday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed air-to-air missile Astra from a defence base in eastern Orissa state for the second time in two days, a news report said.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Ceasefire deal signed in Swat

The cease fire deal has been signed between the security forces and the militants in Swat under which the fighting to be stopped by Monday evening. Peace Jirga was held between the peace committee and the security forces in Kanju area of Swat, which was a
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Ceasefire deal signed in Swat

The cease fire deal has been signed between the security forces and the militants in Swat under which the fighting to be stopped by Monday evening. Peace Jirga was held between the peace committee and the security forces in Kanju area of Swat, which was a
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Other big US finance firms may fail: Greenspan

Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Sunday said he suspected "we will see other major financial firms fail," but it did not need to be a problem. "It depends on how it is handled and how the liquidations take place," Greenspan said on the
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Other big US finance firms may fail: Greenspan

Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Sunday said he suspected "we will see other major financial firms fail," but it did not need to be a problem. "It depends on how it is handled and how the liquidations take place," Greenspan said on the
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Other big US finance firms may fail: Greenspan

Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Sunday said he suspected "we will see other major financial firms fail," but it did not need to be a problem. "It depends on how it is handled and how the liquidations take place," Greenspan said on the
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Russian plane crash kills 88

Engine failure caused an Aeroflot Boeing 737-500 plane crash in Russia on Sunday which killed all 88 people on board, officials said, dismissing fears terrorists had attacked the airliner. The dead included 21 foreign nationals flying on the plane from Mo
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Russian plane crash kills 88

Engine failure caused an Aeroflot Boeing 737-500 plane crash in Russia on Sunday which killed all 88 people on board, officials said, dismissing fears terrorists had attacked the airliner. The dead included 21 foreign nationals flying on the plane from Mo
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Troops kill 30 militants in Bajaur fighting

Troops killed at least 30 militants in clashes on Sunday in the troubled north-western region bordering Afghanistan, officials said. Security forces backed by helicopter gunships, artillery and combat jets pounded mountain hideouts of militants as they co
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Troops kill 30 militants in Bajaur fighting

Troops killed at least 30 militants in clashes on Sunday in the troubled north-western region bordering Afghanistan, officials said. Security forces backed by helicopter gunships, artillery and combat jets pounded mountain hideouts of militants as they co
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Pakistan may follow ''shadow programme''

The deteriorating economic fundamentals might force Pakistan to follow the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ''shadow programme'' under which the country would follow the IMF policy without taking financial assistance.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Pakistan may follow 'shadow programme'

The deteriorating economic fundamentals might force Pakistan to follow the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 'shadow programme' under which the country would follow the IMF policy without taking financial assistance.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Pakistan may follow 'shadow programme'

The deteriorating economic fundamentals might force Pakistan to follow the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 'shadow programme' under which the country would follow the IMF policy without taking financial assistance.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Fatima Fertiliser Plant: ministry accused of not monitoring progress

The Ministry of Industries and Production has been accused of not properly monitoring progress on Fatima Fertiliser Plant at Sadiqabad despite the fact that its delay is costing the national exchequer an estimated Rs 3 billion annually, official sources t
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Fatima Fertiliser Plant: ministry accused of not monitoring progress

The Ministry of Industries and Production has been accused of not properly monitoring progress on Fatima Fertiliser Plant at Sadiqabad despite the fact that its delay is costing the national exchequer an estimated Rs 3 billion annually, official sources t
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Fatima Fertiliser Plant: ministry accused of not monitoring progress

The Ministry of Industries and Production has been accused of not properly monitoring progress on Fatima Fertiliser Plant at Sadiqabad despite the fact that its delay is costing the national exchequer an estimated Rs 3 billion annually, official sources t
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

173 containers scam: scope of inquiry to trace importers extended

As all Karachi-based importers involved in massive mis-declaration of 173 containers are untraceable, the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation has approached the High Commissions of China, UAE and Singapore for verification of documents p
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

173 containers scam: scope of inquiry to trace importers extended

As all Karachi-based importers involved in massive mis-declaration of 173 containers are untraceable, the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation has approached the High Commissions of China, UAE and Singapore for verification of documents p
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

173 containers scam: scope of inquiry to trace importers extended

As all Karachi-based importers involved in massive mis-declaration of 173 containers are untraceable, the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation has approached the High Commissions of China, UAE and Singapore for verification of documents p
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Gas supply for power plant: ''favoured project'' approved by PPIB

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet in its meeting on September 10, 2008 approved 40 mmcfd gas for the 175 mw rental power project, whose credentials are not even available at its own website.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Gas supply for power plant: 'favoured project' approved by PPIB

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet in its meeting on September 10, 2008 approved 40 mmcfd gas for the 175 mw rental power project, whose credentials are not even available at its own website.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Gas supply for power plant: 'favoured project' approved by PPIB

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet in its meeting on September 10, 2008 approved 40 mmcfd gas for the 175 mw rental power project, whose credentials are not even available at its own website.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Oil drops to six-month low

US oil prices dropped more than $2 to a six month low below $99 a barrel on Sunday as dealers bet on a swift recovery of the nation''s energy production after Hurricane Ike and the US government loaned emergency oil to two refiners.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Oil drops to six-month low

US oil prices dropped more than $2 to a six month low below $99 a barrel on Sunday as dealers bet on a swift recovery of the nation's energy production after Hurricane Ike and the US government loaned emergency oil to two refiners.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Oil drops to six-month low

US oil prices dropped more than $2 to a six month low below $99 a barrel on Sunday as dealers bet on a swift recovery of the nation's energy production after Hurricane Ike and the US government loaned emergency oil to two refiners.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (September 14, 2008) and the forecast for Monday (September 15, 2008).

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JANUARY TO JUNE 2008)

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

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (September 08 to September 13, 2008).

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (15 September 2008).

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (15 September 2008).

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (15 September 2008).

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Alico AIG Life American Life Insurance Company (Pakistan) Limited

Alico AIG Life has issued Weekly Unit Prices.

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Alico AIG Life American Life Insurance Company (Pakistan) Limited

Alico AIG Life has issued Weekly Unit Prices.

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Alico AIG Life American Life Insurance Company (Pakistan) Limited

Alico AIG Life has issued Weekly Unit Prices.

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Bank: MEEZAN BANK LIMITED - Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Year 2003 - H 2001 2008

Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL) is a public listed company, first incorporated on January 27, 1997 and started operations as an investment bank in August 97. In January 2002, Meezan Bank was granted first full-fledged commercial banking licence dedicated to Is
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Bank: MEEZAN BANK LIMITED - Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Year 2003 - H 2001 2008

Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL) is a public listed company, first incorporated on January 27, 1997 and started operations as an investment bank in August 97. In January 2002, Meezan Bank was granted first full-fledged commercial banking licence dedicated to Is
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

KKI weekly market review

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Weekly Market Review on Sunday (September 14, 2008).
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Fast - a symbolic expression of obedience

After the prayer and zakah, the fast is the next important worship ritual of Islam. In the Arabic language, the word used for it is (sawm), which literally means "to abstain from something" and "to give up something".
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Dates - a traditional first delicious taste in Ramazan

Dates have been a staple food of the Middle East for thousands of years. They are believed to have originated around the Persian Gulf, and have been cultivated since ancient times from Mesopotamia to prehistoric Egypt, possibly as early as 4000 BC. There
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Bollywood's 'Hari Puttar' delayed over copyright row

The makers of Bollywood film "Hari Puttar", which is facing a lawsuit from Hollywood studio Warner Bros, said Sunday its release had been delayed. The Hollywood studio, which owns the rights to the Harry Potter movies, has taken the Indian producers to co
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Iran MPs in new bid to oust vice president over Israel remark

Iranian MPs critical of remarks about Israel by a close aide of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad began new moves on Sunday to strip him of his position as vice president, the Fars news agency reported.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Calls grow for Brown to face challenge

Politicians from Britain's ruling Labour party, an ex-minister and newspaper editorials kept up a chorus of dissent against Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Sunday, calling for his troubled leadership to be challenged.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Bangladesh party offers life-long leadership to former Prime Minister

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has proposed making former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia its leader for life, stamping down hard on party members who had urged leadership change through democratic process.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

20 police killed in Turkmenistan clash, opposition

Assailants killed 20 police in a clash in Turkmenistan's capital, the country's opposition in exile and other sources said Saturday. Police battled "a religious group, possibly radical Islamists," according to a diplomatic source quoted by a website set u
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

China governor resigns over deadly landslide

The governor of China's Shanxi province has resigned over a devastating landslide that killed at least 254 people, state media reported Sunday. Meng Xuenong's resignation was accepted by the provincial legislature Sunday afternoon, Xinhua news agency said
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Thai emergency lifted, search for new Prime Minister goes on

Thailand's acting prime minister lifted a state of emergency in Bangkok on Sunday, 12 days after it was enforced in response to violent clashes between pro- and anti-government groups.
Published 15 Sep, 2008 12:00am

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593.76

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3.49

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70.89

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Allied Bank Limited(ABL)

120.21

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Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)

1,023.10

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Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)

2.50

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Alfalah ETF. / Nov 24

Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)

12.55

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786 Invest Ltd / Nov 24

786 Investments Limited(786)

6.82

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 24

Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)

593.76

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Agro Allianz / Nov 24

Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)

16

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abid Silk / Nov 24

Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)

3.49

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Ali Asghar / Nov 24

Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)

70.89

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Allied Bank Limited(ABL)

120.21

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Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)

1,023.10

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2.50

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12.55

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177,135,830

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105,013,176

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Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)

77,697,371

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Treet Battery / Nov 24

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43,783,366

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The Bank of Punjab(BOP)

36,573,763

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Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)

32,719,678

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PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 24

PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)

27,969,689

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Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)

25,874,820

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