The National Investment Trust (NIT) has formally launched the much awaited Rs 20 billion NIT State Enterprise Fund (NIT-SEF) on Thursday. This is an open-end fund and is a separate fund in all respects from the existing funds being managed by NIT, Tariq I
An expert team of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would start working on the new Value Added Tax (VAT) law for fully implementation of the VAT as agreed with the IMF. It has been agreed between the FBR and the IMF that the government will initiate a pr
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened in the red zone at 4,782.38 and remained there for whole of the trading time. It closed at 4,773.84 with a net negative change of -126.54 points and percentage change of -2.58. It recorded intra-day high of 4,783.49 and intra
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened in the red zone at 4,782.38 and remained there for whole of the trading time. It closed at 4,773.84 with a net negative change of -126.54 points and percentage change of -2.58. It recorded intra-day high of 4,783.49 and intra
The benchmark KSE-100 index on Thursday lost another 111.83 points and settled at 5,753.18 points level due to continuous selling pressure on the first session of the new year. Trading volume at the ready market stood at 75.434 million as compared to 78.6
The benchmark KSE-100 index on Thursday lost another 111.83 points and settled at 5,753.18 points level due to continuous selling pressure on the first session of the new year. Trading volume at the ready market stood at 75.434 million as compared to 78.6
The benchmark KSE-100 index on Thursday lost another 111.83 points and settled at 5,753.18 points level due to continuous selling pressure on the first session of the new year. Trading volume at the ready market stood at 75.434 million as compared to 78.6
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani is trying to assert his authority at least on the 'disobedient' ministries which are reportedly not taking him into confidence prior to taking important policy decisions, well informed sources told Business Record
The rupee moved both ways on the open market on Thursday at the starting session of the new-year 2009, dealers said. On the open market, the rupee lost 30 paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at 78.80 and 79.30, they said. The rupee gained mode
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani is trying to assert his authority at least on the 'disobedient' ministries which are reportedly not taking him into confidence prior to taking important policy decisions, well informed sources told Business Record
The rupee moved both ways on the open market on Thursday at the starting session of the new-year 2009, dealers said. On the open market, the rupee lost 30 paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at 78.80 and 79.30, they said. The rupee gained mode
President Asif Ali Zardari said on Thursday that the whole nation was a victim of militancy and terrorism and urged people to join hands with the government to fight off the menace regardless of partisan considerations. He said this while addressing the r
Siemens (Pakistan) Engineering Company Limited is a subsidiary of Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (SAG), which is incorporated in Germany. It is incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company and its shares are quoted on all the three stock exchanges of
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has held Pakistan Railways responsible for slow supply of furnace oil to Wapda thermal power stations, resulting in lower power generation, sources in the Petroleum Ministry told Business Recorder here on Thursday.
Siemens (Pakistan) Engineering Company Limited is a subsidiary of Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (SAG), which is incorporated in Germany. It is incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company and its shares are quoted on all the three stock exchanges of
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has held Pakistan Railways responsible for slow supply of furnace oil to Wapda thermal power stations, resulting in lower power generation, sources in the Petroleum Ministry told Business Recorder here on Thursday.
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has held Pakistan Railways responsible for slow supply of furnace oil to Wapda thermal power stations, resulting in lower power generation, sources in the Petroleum Ministry told Business Recorder here on Thursday.
The government is compelled to immediately allocate Rs 80 billion to Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to clear dues of fuel suppliers and ensure a smooth supply to continue operations.
The government is compelled to immediately allocate Rs 80 billion to Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to clear dues of fuel suppliers and ensure a smooth supply to continue operations.
The government is compelled to immediately allocate Rs 80 billion to Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to clear dues of fuel suppliers and ensure a smooth supply to continue operations.
On the intervention of President Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan Railways has finally awarded contract worth rupees four billion to Chinese state-owned Donfang Electric Corporation (DEC) for the purchase of 75 locomotives, The Business Recorder has lear
On the intervention of President Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan Railways has finally awarded contract worth rupees four billion to Chinese state-owned Donfang Electric Corporation (DEC) for the purchase of 75 locomotives, The Business Recorder has lear
On the intervention of President Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan Railways has finally awarded contract worth rupees four billion to Chinese state-owned Donfang Electric Corporation (DEC) for the purchase of 75 locomotives, The Business Recorder has lear
Pakistan and India on Thursday exchanged lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities in accordance with Article-II of the agreement on prohibition of attacks against nuclear installations and facilities of December 31, 1988.
Pakistan and India on Thursday exchanged lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities in accordance with Article-II of the agreement on prohibition of attacks against nuclear installations and facilities of December 31, 1988.
All Pakistan Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Association on Thursday gave the deadline of January 5 to the government to close all CNG stations throughout the country if the government did not withdraw the decision of gas tariff hike.
All Pakistan Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Association on Thursday gave the deadline of January 5 to the government to close all CNG stations throughout the country if the government did not withdraw the decision of gas tariff hike.
All Pakistan Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Association on Thursday gave the deadline of January 5 to the government to close all CNG stations throughout the country if the government did not withdraw the decision of gas tariff hike.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Thursday his country had made significant developments in a probe into November's Mumbai terrorist attacks, which left more than 170 people dead and over 300 injured.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Thursday his country had made significant developments in a probe into November's Mumbai terrorist attacks, which left more than 170 people dead and over 300 injured.
Asserting that Pakistan's democratic government was taking bold steps to alleviate the "long neglected social and economic consequences" from years of dictatorship, a Pakistani embassy official on Wednesday took issue with the views expressed by a defence
Two missiles fired from what is believed to be a US pilotless aircraft on Thursday killed five militants in South Waziristan, while three separate incidents involving suspected Taliban insurgents in other areas left seven people dead, officials and reside
Two missiles fired from what is believed to be a US pilotless aircraft on Thursday killed five militants in South Waziristan, while three separate incidents involving suspected Taliban insurgents in other areas left seven people dead, officials and reside
The country''s liquid foreign exchange reserves surged by some 227 million dollars during the last week. The total liquid foreign exchange reserves held by the country stood at 9.662 billion dollars on December 27, 2008 as compared to 9.435 billion dollar
The country's liquid foreign exchange reserves surged by some 227 million dollars during the last week. The total liquid foreign exchange reserves held by the country stood at 9.662 billion dollars on December 27, 2008 as compared to 9.435 billion dollars
The country's liquid foreign exchange reserves surged by some 227 million dollars during the last week. The total liquid foreign exchange reserves held by the country stood at 9.662 billion dollars on December 27, 2008 as compared to 9.435 billion dollars
The Federal Board of Revenue has collected a huge amount of Rs 1.54 billion from the Tax Investment Scheme (TIS) by 10,828 declarations made for the legalisation of undisclosed and unexplained assets and income till December 31, 2008.
The Federal Board of Revenue has collected a huge amount of Rs 1.54 billion from the Tax Investment Scheme (TIS) by 10,828 declarations made for the legalisation of undisclosed and unexplained assets and income till December 31, 2008.
The Federal Board of Revenue has collected a huge amount of Rs 1.54 billion from the Tax Investment Scheme (TIS) by 10,828 declarations made for the legalisation of undisclosed and unexplained assets and income till December 31, 2008.
Massive power shortage brought life in Faisalabad to a standstill on Thursday. Hundreds of power looms workers took to the streets, they protested over continued power outages and blocked city's main arteries. According to sources, protestors surrounded l
Massive power shortage brought life in Faisalabad to a standstill on Thursday. Hundreds of power looms workers took to the streets, they protested over continued power outages and blocked city's main arteries. According to sources, protestors surrounded l
Wells Fargo & Co said it has completed its roughly $12.7 billion purchase of Wachovia Corp, a big bet that it properly assessed the risks in Wachovia's huge book of mortgage and real estate loans. The merger closed on Wednesday and more than doubles the s
There was no let up in selling pressure at the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday where LSE-25 index further down by 41.37 points amid ascending transaction volume. The LSE-25 index closed at 1450.57 points against 1491.94 points of Wednesday, while
There was no let up in selling pressure at the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday where LSE-25 index further down by 41.37 points amid ascending transaction volume. The LSE-25 index closed at 1450.57 points against 1491.94 points of Wednesday, while
After witnessing a strong growth during last few years, the banking industry has now started showing signs of slowdown, as deposits, assets, investment and profitability of banking sector is on decline while credit risk, market risk, interest risk, NPLs a
After witnessing a strong growth during last few years, the banking industry has now started showing signs of slowdown, as deposits, assets, investment and profitability of banking sector is on decline while credit risk, market risk, interest risk, NPLs a
The Karachi Port handled 122,858 tonnes of cargo including 78,372 tonnes of import, 44,486 tonnes of export, 4,810 loaded and empty containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday. The freights comprised of 100,441 tonnes of dry ca
After witnessing a strong growth during last few years, the banking industry has now started showing signs of slowdown, as deposits, assets, investment and profitability of banking sector is on decline while credit risk, market risk, interest risk, NPLs a
Upward trend was seen on the grain market on Thursday as wheat prices maintained the rise in process of strong demand by the buyers, dealers said. On the cereals side, wheat old and new Bardana gained Rs 75 to Rs 2700-2715, guwar Sindh was up by Rs 50 to
State Bank of Pakistan has issued new guidelines for home remittances related agreements of Exchange Companies with Foreign Entities. SBP said that over a period of time, while reviewing agency arrangements of Exchange Companies, certain structural weakne
State Bank of Pakistan has issued new guidelines for home remittances related agreements of Exchange Companies with Foreign Entities. SBP said that over a period of time, while reviewing agency arrangements of Exchange Companies, certain structural weakne
Sri Lankan tea output fell 9.6 percent in November as the state Tea Board urged producers to cut production on low global prices and reduced demand from buyers, officials said on Wednesday. Tea output fell to 24.64 million kg from 27.27 million kg in Nove
State Bank of Pakistan has issued new guidelines for home remittances related agreements of Exchange Companies with Foreign Entities. SBP said that over a period of time, while reviewing agency arrangements of Exchange Companies, certain structural weakne
Spot corn and soybean basis bids were steady to weaker around the interior US Midwest on Wednesday, with some elevators and processors easing bids following a recent wave of farmer selling, dealers said. Corn and soybean bids were steady to firm along Mid
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 538 billion in July-December (2008-2009) against Rs 430 billion in the corresponding period last fiscal, reflecting an increase of Rs 108 billion. Sources told Business Recorder on T
Cotton prices went up on the cotton market on Thursday due to strong demand by the mills, dealers said. The official spot rate gained Rs 75 at Rs 3,200, they said. The phutti prices were sharply higher in both the Punjab and Sindh at Rs 1550-1700, they ad
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 538 billion in July-December (2008-2009) against Rs 430 billion in the corresponding period last fiscal, reflecting an increase of Rs 108 billion. Sources told Business Recorder on T
Regular lifting by the domestic mills, continuous buying by the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) and abiding interest of the exporters to procure cotton has catapulted lint prices by Rs 300 to Rs 400 per maund (37.32 kgs) since last week. Prices of s
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 538 billion in July-December (2008-2009) against Rs 430 billion in the corresponding period last fiscal, reflecting an increase of Rs 108 billion. Sources told Business Recorder on T
Regular lifting by the domestic mills, continuous buying by the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) and abiding interest of the exporters to procure cotton has catapulted lint prices by Rs 300 to Rs 400 per maund (37.32 kgs) since last week. Prices of s
The world has witnessed one of the most difficult year (2008) that has passed, but what is more worrisome is that 2009 could be worse. We fear bigger decline and more problems, as the crisis is unlikely to end this calendar year due to global recessionary