News Archives for Print - 2009-03-29

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

THE RUPEE: dollar gains 10 paisa

The rupee ended the final session of the week at the dismal note due to strong demand for dollars, losing 10 paisa for buying and selling at 80.50 and 80.55 on the interbank market, currency dealers said. The US currency was dearer as importers were activ

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

THE RUPEE: dollar gains 10 paisa

The rupee ended the final session of the week at the dismal note due to strong demand for dollars, losing 10 paisa for buying and selling at 80.50 and 80.55 on the interbank market, currency dealers said. The US currency was dearer as importers were activ

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Dollars rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (March 28, 2009) and the forecast for Sunday (March 29, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Ports world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Ports world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Shares trading: seller is entitled to take credit of tax withheld: FBR

The members of the stock exchanges are not entitled to take credit of the tax deducted under section 233A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 where the shares traded are not owned by them. The Federal Board of Revenue on Saturday clarified that the members

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Shares trading: seller is entitled to take credit of tax withheld: FBR

The members of the stock exchanges are not entitled to take credit of the tax deducted under section 233A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 where the shares traded are not owned by them. The Federal Board of Revenue on Saturday clarified that the members

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Shares trading: seller is entitled to take credit of tax withheld: FBR

The members of the stock exchanges are not entitled to take credit of the tax deducted under section 233A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 where the shares traded are not owned by them. The Federal Board of Revenue on Saturday clarified that the members

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Protestors take to streets in Europe ahead of G20 meeting

Thousands of people marched in Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Saturday to protest about the economic crisis and urge world leaders to act on poverty, jobs and climate change at a G20 summit next week. Chanting "tax the rich, make them pay", protest

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Rates of spices and other allied commodities

Rates of spices and other allied commodities in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Protestors take to streets in Europe ahead of G20 meeting

Thousands of people marched in Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Saturday to protest about the economic crisis and urge world leaders to act on poverty, jobs and climate change at a G20 summit next week. Chanting "tax the rich, make them pay", protest

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Shares trading: seller is entitled to take credit of tax withheld: FBR

The members of the stock exchanges are not entitled to take credit of the tax deducted under section 233A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 where the shares traded are not owned by them. The Federal Board of Revenue on Saturday clarified that the members

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

We shall recommend lifting of governors rule: Zardari hands Punjab back to Sharifs

President Asif Ali Zardari has recommended lifting of Governors rule from Punjab, saying that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) would support PML-N candidate for the slot of chief minister, without being part of the provincial government.

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Protestors take to streets in Europe ahead of G20 meeting

Thousands of people marched in Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Saturday to protest about the economic crisis and urge world leaders to act on poverty, jobs and climate change at a G20 summit next week. Chanting "tax the rich, make them pay", protest

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Karachi chemicals and dyes market rates

Chemicals and dyes market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

We shall recommend lifting of governors rule: Zardari hands Punjab back to Sharifs

President Asif Ali Zardari has recommended lifting of Governors rule from Punjab, saying that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) would support PML-N candidate for the slot of chief minister, without being part of the provincial government.

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

$30 billion investment in power sector by 2016 envisaged

President Asif Ali Zardari said on Saturday that 30 billion-dollar investment had been planned for power sector by 2016, of which 20 billion dollars would be contributed by the private sector. Addressing the joint sitting of the Parliament, the President

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

$30 billion investment in power sector by 2016 envisaged

President Asif Ali Zardari said on Saturday that 30 billion-dollar investment had been planned for power sector by 2016, of which 20 billion dollars would be contributed by the private sector. Addressing the joint sitting of the Parliament, the President

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

$30 billion investment in power sector by 2016 envisaged

President Asif Ali Zardari said on Saturday that 30 billion-dollar investment had been planned for power sector by 2016, of which 20 billion dollars would be contributed by the private sector. Addressing the joint sitting of the Parliament, the President

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Mixed reaction to address

There was a mixed reaction to the President Asif Ali Zardaris second address to the joint sitting of the Parliament here on Saturday. Commenting on the speech, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) said that the address was good as far as the announcements were

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Mixed reaction to address

There was a mixed reaction to the President Asif Ali Zardaris second address to the joint sitting of the Parliament here on Saturday. Commenting on the speech, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) said that the address was good as far as the announcements were

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Zero-rated stationery, dairy products sectors: FBR starts investigative audit

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated investigative audit of manufacturers of stationery and dairy products, which are sales tax zero-rated, to check massive misuse of the facility. In this connection, the FBR on Saturday issued instructions to

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Zero-rated stationery, dairy products sectors: FBR starts investigative audit

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated investigative audit of manufacturers of stationery and dairy products, which are sales tax zero-rated, to check massive misuse of the facility. In this connection, the FBR on Saturday issued instructions to

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Multan commodities market rates

Commodities market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Zero-rated stationery, dairy products sectors: FBR starts investigative audit

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated investigative audit of manufacturers of stationery and dairy products, which are sales tax zero-rated, to check massive misuse of the facility. In this connection, the FBR on Saturday issued instructions to

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Stuck up shipments in Russia: delay in clearance causes Rs 960 million loss to textile industry

The textile industry has suffered a loss of Rs 960 million so far due to delay in clearance of shipments stuck up in Russia. Reliable sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that 200 containers, carrying textile consignments from Pakistan,

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Stuck up shipments in Russia: delay in clearance causes Rs 960 million loss to textile industry

The textile industry has suffered a loss of Rs 960 million so far due to delay in clearance of shipments stuck up in Russia. Reliable sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that 200 containers, carrying textile consignments from Pakistan,

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Stuck up shipments in Russia: delay in clearance causes Rs 960 million loss to textile industry

The textile industry has suffered a loss of Rs 960 million so far due to delay in clearance of shipments stuck up in Russia. Reliable sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that 200 containers, carrying textile consignments from Pakistan,

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 28, 2009).

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Prime Minister assures legislators of no drone attacks

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday assured parliamentarians that there would be no drone attack inside Pakistan, saying that the matter had already been discussed with the US. Addressing a parliamentary party meeting, he said that the governmen

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

US should help strengthen Pakistani government: WHP

The United State should help strengthen civilian democratic Pakistani government, assist with helicopters, night vision equipment and economic support as part of the overall effort to back the country in rooting out al Qaeda militants from its border area

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

US should help strengthen Pakistani government: WHP

The United State should help strengthen civilian democratic Pakistani government, assist with helicopters, night vision equipment and economic support as part of the overall effort to back the country in rooting out al Qaeda militants from its border area

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Cut in POL prices not likely

The government is unlikely to change petroleum products prices from April 1, 2009 despite the fact that crude oil prices have come down in the international market, sources in Petroleum Ministry told Business Recorder here on Saturday.

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Cut in POL prices not likely

The government is unlikely to change petroleum products prices from April 1, 2009 despite the fact that crude oil prices have come down in the international market, sources in Petroleum Ministry told Business Recorder here on Saturday.

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Prime Minister assures legislators of no drone attacks

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday assured parliamentarians that there would be no drone attack inside Pakistan, saying that the matter had already been discussed with the US. Addressing a parliamentary party meeting, he said that the governmen

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Banking growth may be dampened: SBPs Quarterly Performance Review released

Growth rates, credit risk and earnings of the banking system are likely to remain under strain in future due to constrained economic environment both at home and global fronts. According to the State Bank of Pakistans Quarterly Performance Review of the B

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Cut in POL prices not likely

The government is unlikely to change petroleum products prices from April 1, 2009 despite the fact that crude oil prices have come down in the international market, sources in Petroleum Ministry told Business Recorder here on Saturday.

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Banking growth may be dampened: SBPs Quarterly Performance Review released

Growth rates, credit risk and earnings of the banking system are likely to remain under strain in future due to constrained economic environment both at home and global fronts. According to the State Bank of Pakistans Quarterly Performance Review of the B

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

26 militants killed in Mohmand region

Security forces, backed by helicopter gunships and artillery, killed 26 militants in Mohmand region on Saturday, a paramilitary official with knowledge of the operation said. Many militants fled to Mohmand after being driven out of Bajaur. Security forces

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Banking growth may be dampened: SBPs Quarterly Performance Review released

Growth rates, credit risk and earnings of the banking system are likely to remain under strain in future due to constrained economic environment both at home and global fronts. According to the State Bank of Pakistans Quarterly Performance Review of the B

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

26 militants killed in Mohmand region

Security forces, backed by helicopter gunships and artillery, killed 26 militants in Mohmand region on Saturday, a paramilitary official with knowledge of the operation said. Many militants fled to Mohmand after being driven out of Bajaur. Security forces

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Asia dims the lights for Earth Hour

Lights went out at Sydneys Opera House and Harbour Bridge on Saturday for Earth Hour 2009, a global event in which landmarks and homes go dark for an hour to highlight the threat from climate change. In Asia, lights at landmarks in China, Singapore, Thail

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Nehrus great-grandson arrested

Police in northern India on Saturday arrested a great-grandson of the countrys first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, over allegations he made inflammatory comments against Muslims. Police fired in the air and baton-charged a crowd of at least 10,000 of

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Chenab tributary: Pakistan to suffer severe blow as India drawing 857 cusecs water daily

Southern Punjab, rather the whole of Pakistan, would be severely hit and millions of acres land would go barren as India has dealt another blow to Punjabs water interests by establishing the Tawi-Ravi irrigation system some four years back, with drawing 8

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Pakistanis investments in UAE estate sector amount to Rs 190 billion

Pakistani businessmen have invested about Rs 190 billion or more than 8.7 billion dirhams in the real estate sector of United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was stated by President of Pak-UAE Business Council, Dubai, Iskandar Sultan while welcoming the visitin

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Pakistanis investments in UAE estate sector amount to Rs 190 billion

Pakistani businessmen have invested about Rs 190 billion or more than 8.7 billion dirhams in the real estate sector of United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was stated by President of Pak-UAE Business Council, Dubai, Iskandar Sultan while welcoming the visitin

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Pakistanis investments in UAE estate sector amount to Rs 190 billion

Pakistani businessmen have invested about Rs 190 billion or more than 8.7 billion dirhams in the real estate sector of United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was stated by President of Pak-UAE Business Council, Dubai, Iskandar Sultan while welcoming the visitin

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Militants destroy 12 Nato supplies trucks

Taliban militants in Pakistan on Saturday destroyed 12 parked trucks, laden with supplies for Nato forces in Afghanistan, during a heavy battle with police, an official said. Police said that fighters, armed with rockets and petrol bombs, besieged the Far

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Militants destroy 12 Nato supplies trucks

Taliban militants in Pakistan on Saturday destroyed 12 parked trucks, laden with supplies for Nato forces in Afghanistan, during a heavy battle with police, an official said. Police said that fighters, armed with rockets and petrol bombs, besieged the Far

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Nehrus great-grandson arrested

Police in northern India on Saturday arrested a great-grandson of the countrys first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, over allegations he made inflammatory comments against Muslims. Police fired in the air and baton-charged a crowd of at least 10,000 of

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Karzai wants Taliban names removed from UN blacklist

Afghan President Hamid Karzai called Saturday on the United Nations to remove from its blacklist the names of Taliban leaders who are not part of al Qaeda, as a first step towards peace talks. Karzai hailed Washingtons new strategy for the "war on terror"

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Landmarks go dark for earth hour

Major cities and world landmarks plunged into darkness Saturday as a symbolic energy-saving exercise unfolded across the globe, calling for action to avert potentially devastating climate change. The Egyptian pyramids at Giza, the Acropolis in Athens, Nia

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Landmarks go dark for earth hour

Major cities and world landmarks plunged into darkness Saturday as a symbolic energy-saving exercise unfolded across the globe, calling for action to avert potentially devastating climate change. The Egyptian pyramids at Giza, the Acropolis in Athens, Nia

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Prince Nayef moves closer to Saudi throne

Powerful Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz has moved one step closer to the throne of the worlds biggest oil exporter with his promotion to Saudi deputy premier, analysts said on Saturday. Nayef, who for more than 33 years has run the key mini

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Prince Nayef moves closer to Saudi throne

Powerful Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz has moved one step closer to the throne of the worlds biggest oil exporter with his promotion to Saudi deputy premier, analysts said on Saturday. Nayef, who for more than 33 years has run the key mini

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Sharif brothers petitions hearing to start on March 30

A five-member special larger bench of the Supreme Court (SC) will start hearing of review petitions in Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif disqualification cases from Monday (March 30) according to the cause list issued by the Fixture Department of the Apex C

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Sharif brothers petitions hearing to start on March 30

A five-member special larger bench of the Supreme Court (SC) will start hearing of review petitions in Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif disqualification cases from Monday (March 30) according to the cause list issued by the Fixture Department of the Apex C

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Procurement season 2009: Passco to buy 50,000 metric tons wheat from Balochistan

On behalf of Balochistan Food Department, Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) will buy 50,000 metric tons of wheat in Balochistan during the procurement season of 2009. Sources in Passco told Business Recorder on Saturda

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Procurement season 2009: Passco to buy 50,000 metric tons wheat from Balochistan

On behalf of Balochistan Food Department, Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) will buy 50,000 metric tons of wheat in Balochistan during the procurement season of 2009. Sources in Passco told Business Recorder on Saturda

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Munawwar Hassan elected Jamaat-i-Islami chief

Members of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) have elected Syed Munawwar Hassan as 4th Amir (Chief) of party for next five years ie 2009-14. The election was held through secret ballot and the total number of voters was 23,480 out of which 91.30 percent exercised their

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Munawwar Hassan elected Jamaat-i-Islami chief

Members of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) have elected Syed Munawwar Hassan as 4th Amir (Chief) of party for next five years ie 2009-14. The election was held through secret ballot and the total number of voters was 23,480 out of which 91.30 percent exercised their

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

ISPR rejects allegations against ISI

Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday rejected the allegations levelled against the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) saying that sacrifices rendered by Pakistani forces and intelligence agencies are ample proof of commitment of Pakistan to w

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

ISPR rejects allegations against ISI

Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday rejected the allegations levelled against the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) saying that sacrifices rendered by Pakistani forces and intelligence agencies are ample proof of commitment of Pakistan to w

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Karzai wants Taliban names removed from UN blacklist

Afghan President Hamid Karzai called Saturday on the United Nations to remove from its blacklist the names of Taliban leaders who are not part of al Qaeda, as a first step towards peace talks. Karzai hailed Washingtons new strategy for the "war on terror"

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Ban on pillion riding challenged

A local NGO challenged the ban on pillion riding in Karachi by filing a constitution petition before Sindh High Court (SHC). The petition was filed by Human Rights Network. The petitioner maintained that ban on pillion riding was being extended without an

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

PPCBL to provide Rs 2.5 billion loan for Kharif crop

The Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Ltd (PPCBL) will disburse loan amounting to Rs 2.5 billion for Kharif crop 2009. This was announced by Khalid Pervez, Secretary Co-operative, Government of Punjab while addressing a meeting of the field officers fro

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Emirates to back Pakistan bid for FTA with GCC

UAE Minister for Foreign Trade Sheikha Lubna Bin Khalid Al Qasmi has said that the Emirates will support Pakistans quest for seeking free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC). In an exclusive interview with APP during the recent

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Emirates to back Pakistan bid for FTA with GCC

UAE Minister for Foreign Trade Sheikha Lubna Bin Khalid Al Qasmi has said that the Emirates will support Pakistans quest for seeking free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC). In an exclusive interview with APP during the recent

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Emirates to back Pakistan bid for FTA with GCC

UAE Minister for Foreign Trade Sheikha Lubna Bin Khalid Al Qasmi has said that the Emirates will support Pakistans quest for seeking free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC). In an exclusive interview with APP during the recent

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Procurement season 2009: Passco to buy 50,000 metric tons wheat from Balochistan

On behalf of Balochistan Food Department, Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) will buy 50,000 metric tons of wheat in Balochistan during the procurement season of 2009. Sources in Passco told Business Recorder on Saturda

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

UNESCO fellowship award bestowed on Pakistani woman

UNESCO-L Oreal Co-sponsored Fellowship for Young Women in Life Sciences 2009 has been awarded to Ishrat Bano of Pakistan. She was amongst fifteen young women selected from all over the world and is the only women selected from the South East Asia Region.

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Manchester University awards PhD degree to Pakistani student

University of Manchester has awarded PhD degree in computation to a Pakistani student of Bahria University, Shehzad Khalid . Shehzad Khalid son of journalist Hanif Khalid has achieved this remarkable success by attending the university as regular student

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

PPP in Punjab: Bilawal may bring changes to party ranks

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari may bring changes in party set up in the province of Punjab, said the party sources. According to the reliable sources, a proposal is under serious consideration of the party leadership to bring

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Bilawal meets Gilani

Chairperson Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday met Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at the PM House. During the meeting, party matters as well as the overall political situation in the country came under discussion. Later

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Rs five commemorative postage stamp being issued today

Pakistan Post would issue a commemorative postage stamp of five rupees denomination on March 29 in connection with the golden jubilee of Habib Public School Karachi. The multi-coloured five million stamps of 40/40mm size would be issued on the occasion, s

Published 29 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 5	277.92
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 5	277.72
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 5	152.45
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 5	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 5	1.30
Euro to USD / Nov 5	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 4	5,712.69
Nasdaq / Nov 4	18,179.98
Dow Jones / Nov 4	41,794.60
India Sensex / Nov 5	78,731.05
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 5	38,537.29
Hang Seng / Nov 5	20,865.77
FTSE 100 / Nov 5	8,191.31
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 5	19,121.64

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 5	71.49
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 5	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 5	242,798
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 5	2,732.66
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 5	69.95
Petrol/Litre / Nov 6	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 6 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 6 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 6 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 6 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 6 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 6 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 6 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 6 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 6 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 6 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 6 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 6 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 6 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 6 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 6 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 6 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Nov 6 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Nov 6 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 6 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 6 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Nov 6 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 6 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 6 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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