News Archives for Print - 2009-04-16

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

AEDB termed white elephant: Pervez warns of stern action against corrupt officials

The Minister for Water and Power, Pervez Ashraf, on Wednesday announced here that he would take stern action against those officials of the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) who pocketed public money with great ease. The EADB has materialised a

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

New York cotton

Tuesdays closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Government seeks aid for water sector, Railways projects

The government will seek assistance from Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FODP) for three projects in water sector worth Rs 80.6 billion in a meeting to be held in Tokyo on April 17. It will also seek assistance for Railways "Rehabilitation of 400 Passenge

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

New York cotton

Tuesdays closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Government seeks aid for water sector, Railways projects

The government will seek assistance from Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FODP) for three projects in water sector worth Rs 80.6 billion in a meeting to be held in Tokyo on April 17. It will also seek assistance for Railways "Rehabilitation of 400 Passenge

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Government seeks aid for water sector, Railways projects

The government will seek assistance from Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FODP) for three projects in water sector worth Rs 80.6 billion in a meeting to be held in Tokyo on April 17. It will also seek assistance for Railways "Rehabilitation of 400 Passenge

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Taliban say wont give up guns in Swat

Pakistani Taliban will not lay down their arms in Swat valley as part of a deal that included the introduction of sharia law but will take their "struggle" to new areas, a militant spokesman said on Wednesday. President Asif Ali Zardari, under pressure fr

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Aaj TV - Thursdays schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Downtrend persists on LSE

Downtrend continued on Lahore Stock Exchange on Wednesday and extended losses amid descending transaction volume on account of profit taking, but fresh buying in select shares during last trading hour helped the market to partly recover early losses. The

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

AEDB termed white elephant: Pervez warns of stern action against corrupt officials

The Minister for Water and Power, Pervez Ashraf, on Wednesday announced here that he would take stern action against those officials of the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) who pocketed public money with great ease. The EADB has materialised a

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Crescent awaits Iran reply on new gas price

The United Arab Emirates-based Crescent Petroleum is awaiting a response from Irans oil ministry on its proposed price hike on a gas export deal, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Wednesday. The National Iranian Oil Co (NIOC) and Crescent Pet

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Bears return in driving seat on ISE

Bears returned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where selling pressure in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in downward direction amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was minus by 22.75 points, as the ISE Ten Index moved

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Bears return in driving seat on ISE

Bears returned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where selling pressure in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in downward direction amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was minus by 22.75 points, as the ISE Ten Index moved

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

US corn futures rise

US corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade rose on Tuesday on spillover support from soyabeans, traders said. Buy-stops were triggered, escalating corn higher, traders said. May corn ended 6-3/4 cents higher at $3.94-1/4 a bushel. New-crop December clo

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Hundreds of millions of Indians head to polls

Indians vote Thursday in the worlds biggest-ever democratic elections, beginning a month of polling widely expected to leave this South Asian giant with a shaky coalition government as it deals with the global economic slump. In a nation of nearly 1.2 bil

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Vietnams key coffee areas have record defects rate

Vietnams key coffee growing areas have reported defects involving black beans in 15 percent of their output, a record high, because of unseasonal rains, an industry official said. "The unseasonal rains falling during the harvesting time have worsened the

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Rs 1.925 billion road contract awarded to two companies

The government has awarded the contract of Lakhi-Naudero-Larkana section of road project worth Rs 1.925 billion to two companies Zarghoon and Ashraf D Baloch. The project work is divided into two portions that would be completed by these two companies. Th

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

KCBT wheat futures end lower

Hard red winter wheat futures on the Kansas City Board of Trade settled lower on Tuesday, giving up early gains amid a round of profit-taking. Minneapolis wheat prices led wheat markets lower late on outlooks for improved spring wheat seeding weather in t

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Taliban say wont give up guns in Swat

Pakistani Taliban will not lay down their arms in Swat valley as part of a deal that included the introduction of sharia law but will take their "struggle" to new areas, a militant spokesman said on Wednesday. President Asif Ali Zardari, under pressure fr

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

US Midwest soyabean bids mixed

Spot basis bids for soyabeans were mixed around the US Midwest early on Tuesday amid light farmer selling, grain dealers said. Cash bids for corn held steady at most locations but the market had a firm tone due to slow country movement in recent days.

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

BRIndex30 gains 22.13 points

On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 7,457.57 points level, and closed at 7,470.07 with a net positive change of 22.13 points and percentage change of 0.30. It experienced intra-day high of 7,530.12 and low of 7,213.01. The volume amounted to 220,771,900

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Canadian canola futures end at two-month high

ICE Canadian canola closed at a two-month high Tuesday on an active trading day of almost 20,000 contracts, as farmers accelerated selling and found crushers and funds willing to buy, traders said. The buoyant Chicago Board of Trade soyabean complex is fu

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

BRIndex30 gains 22.13 points

On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 7,457.57 points level, and closed at 7,470.07 with a net positive change of 22.13 points and percentage change of 0.30. It experienced intra-day high of 7,530.12 and low of 7,213.01. The volume amounted to 220,771,900

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Trading range-bound on KSE

The Karachi share market saw a volatile session on Wednesday as KSE-100 index oscillated between 7,885.67 points intra-day high and 7,607.07 points low before settling at 7,807.08 points with a net loss of 25.77 points. Trading was range-bound and the vol

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Gur, khandsari prices up on grain market

Gur and khandsari prices were higher on the wholesale grain and seed market on Wednesday on demand and supply factor, dealers said. On the cereals side wheat old and new burdana (with bag) prices gained Rs 40 to Rs 2380-2395, sugar low type was down by Rs

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Trading range-bound on KSE

The Karachi share market saw a volatile session on Wednesday as KSE-100 index oscillated between 7,885.67 points intra-day high and 7,607.07 points low before settling at 7,807.08 points with a net loss of 25.77 points. Trading was range-bound and the vol

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Indian sugar futures fall

Indian sugar futures dropped on Wednesday as traders booked profits after a 11 percent gain in the past month, but spot prices continued to rally on robust summer demand from beverage and ice-cream makers. "Profit-booking was there. Fundamentals are still

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Trading range-bound on KSE

The Karachi share market saw a volatile session on Wednesday as KSE-100 index oscillated between 7,885.67 points intra-day high and 7,607.07 points low before settling at 7,807.08 points with a net loss of 25.77 points. Trading was range-bound and the vol

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Kirana items move both ways on Jodia Bazar

The trading in Kirana items moved both ways on Jodia Bazaar here on Wednesday. The following changes were noted.

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

36 percent decline in foreign investment

Foreign investment during nine months of current fiscal year (July-March period) declined by 36 percent mainly due to global economic slowdown, the countrys poor economic indicators, and unstable law and order situation. Massive outflow from portfolio inv

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 147,802 tonnes of cargo including 121,264 tonnes of import and 26,538 tonnes of export, 4,584 loaded and empty containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday. The freights comprised of 83,132 tonnes of dr

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

AEDB termed white elephant: Pervez warns of stern action against corrupt officials

The Minister for Water and Power, Pervez Ashraf, on Wednesday announced here that he would take stern action against those officials of the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) who pocketed public money with great ease. The EADB has materialised a

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Kasab asks for Pakistani lawyer: defence lawyer dismissed

The suspect captured during Novembers Mumbai attacks asked an Indian court Wednesday to provide him with a Pakistani defence lawyer, a request denied by the trial judge. Mohammed Ajmal Kasab made the request after the judge sacked his state-appointed lawy

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

PSO buys 845,000 tonnes of HSFO from FAL

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has bought via tender about 845,000 tonnes of high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) for May-July delivery from FAL Oil at prices lower than previous deals, traders said on Wednesday. PSO will buy the cargoes at a premium of $15 to $18 per

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Punjab police salaries raised, more benefit for lower staff

Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif has announced a raise in the salaries of Punjab Police from April 1, 2009. Lower staff will benefit more from this decision. He also announced risk allowance equal to one basic pay, a fixed daily allowance of 20 days

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

LCCI team leaves for China

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industrys former senior vice president Frooq Iftikhar on Wednesday left for China as head of the LCCI delegation to attend Canton Fair-2009. According to the LCCI spokesman Shahid Khalil, 81 LCCI members are likely to ta

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Uplift projects to help upgrade peoples standard of living: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the government had launched a number of development projects worth billions of rupees for upgrading the standard of living of the people and the completion of these projects would surely us

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Security of key installations beefed up

Law enforcement agencies in Faisalabad have taken all necessary measures to safeguard the lives and properties of the people after receiving recent terrorist threats. Security of key installations has been beefed up and a strong information-sharing networ

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Kasab asks for Pakistani lawyer: defence lawyer dismissed

The suspect captured during Novembers Mumbai attacks asked an Indian court Wednesday to provide him with a Pakistani defence lawyer, a request denied by the trial judge. Mohammed Ajmal Kasab made the request after the judge sacked his state-appointed lawy

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Reported Chinese blocking an Indian loan a misunderstanding: ADB

The Asian Development Bank Wednesday said a report that its lending programme for India had been blocked by China was a "misunderstanding." The banks president, Haruhiko Kuroda, made the comments following reports that China deferred approval of the ADBs

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

India tests nuclear-capable missile

India Wednesday successfully tested a short-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a facility in eastern Orissa state, defence sources said. The test of an improved version of Prithvi-II (Earth) was carried out from Integrated Testing Range at Chand

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

India tests nuclear-capable missile

India Wednesday successfully tested a short-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a facility in eastern Orissa state, defence sources said. The test of an improved version of Prithvi-II (Earth) was carried out from Integrated Testing Range at Chand

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries departments currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Downtrend persists on LSE

Downtrend continued on Lahore Stock Exchange on Wednesday and extended losses amid descending transaction volume on account of profit taking, but fresh buying in select shares during last trading hour helped the market to partly recover early losses. The

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Shells profit declines in first quarter

Shell Pakistan Limited has earned Rs 374.140 million as profit after tax in the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 as compared to Rs 962.319 million in the corresponding period in 2008. The board of directors of the company in its meeting held on Wednesda

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Shells profit declines in first quarter

Shell Pakistan Limited has earned Rs 374.140 million as profit after tax in the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 as compared to Rs 962.319 million in the corresponding period in 2008. The board of directors of the company in its meeting held on Wednesda

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

5,972 metric tonnes of LPG imported during current month

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) marketing companies imported 5,972 metric tonnes of LPG this month to meet the countrys requirements, the LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP) said here on Tuesday. "This product has been brought in under the existing LPG poli

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

ADB board calls for 200 percent capital increase: president

In the wake of the global financial crisis the board of the Asian Development Bank has passed a resolution calling for a 200 percent increase in the banks capital base, the banks president said Wednesday. Haruhiko Kuroda said that the increase would boost

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Rehabilitation of displaced persons top priority: Fehmida

Dr Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has said that rehabilitation of the displaced persons of Bajaur and FATA was the priority of the democratic government and the elected members of the Parliament and all concerned agencies have been asked to expe

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Supreme Court orders release of Maulana Aziz on bail

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered release of former Khatib of Lal Masjid Maulana Abdul Aziz on bail from the 27th case regarding occupation of childerns library after a detention of almost 18 months. A three-member bench of the apex court, comprising

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Supreme Court orders release of Maulana Aziz on bail

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered release of former Khatib of Lal Masjid Maulana Abdul Aziz on bail from the 27th case regarding occupation of childerns library after a detention of almost 18 months. A three-member bench of the apex court, comprising

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Palm oil purchases expected to remain slow

Pakistan has made few purchases of palm oil this month after strong buying in the first quarter led to a glut, and buying is expected to remain slow at present prices, a top industry official said on Wednesday. "The country overbought in the first quarter

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Seven Indian army personnel killed

Seven Indian Army personnel were killed when an avalanche hit a counter-insurgency post in frontier district of Kupwara. Eight other Jawans escaped unhurt in the incident in Karnah sector, about 135 kms from occupied Srinagar. There are rumours that these

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Dollars rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (April 15, 2009).

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Non-release of funds halts research at DTLS

The process of Research and Development (R&D) at Drug Testing Laboratories Sindh (DTLS) came to a halt due to non-release of funds from the Centre. Pharmaceutical companies, which get registration from the federal and provincial health departments, paying

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Sindh government to provide land, infrastructure facilities for Research Centre

Sindh government has pledged to provide land and infrastructure facilities on various proposals by Centre for Research in Sindh (CRIS) on restructuring of business education in Sindh, based on public-private partnership.

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Centre taking measures for development of Balochistan

Mir Humayun Aziz Kurd, Federal Minister for Livestock, Fisheries and Dairy Development, has assured that the federal government would extend maximum opportunities to the young and educated people of Balochistan in curricular and extra-curricular activitie

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

KESC finalises amended agreement

The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) Limited has finalised an Amendment Agreement (AA) with the government in accordance with the GOPs desire for increased public-private partnership in previously state owned units.

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

CDGk decides to launch drive against profiteers

As the prices of mutton and beef, with other kitchen items, have surged arbitrarily for the last couple of weeks adding to consumers sufferings, the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has finally decided to undertake anti-profiteering drive in the ci

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

ADB to lend $40 million for Sindh coastal areas development

Asian Development Bank (ADB) would provide $40 million to Sindh government for the development of coastal areas, sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday. The bank had recently signed an agreement with the provincial government under which the f

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

SSGC seeks Rs 24.09 per MMBTU cut in average price: effective July 1, 2009

Sui Southern Company Limited (SSGCL) has sought reduction of Rs 24.09 per MMBTU in its average prescribed price effective July 1, 2009. According to a statement issued here on Wednesday, a public hearing was organised by Ogra at Karachi on a petition of S

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Killing of Ahle Sunnat leader sparks violence in city

Fresh wave of violence hit the city on Wednesday after killing of a political leader as armed men started firing to vent their anger against the murder. Three armed men, riding a motorbike sprayed Legal Advisor of Ahle Sunat-o-Jamaat Mazharul Hassan with

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

FBR empowered to send notices to blacklisted companies

Spokesman of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) clarified that the organisation was empowered to send notices to blacklisted companies asking them to remove the objection raised by the revenue department. He was commenting on a news item appearing in a sectio

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

IIU socio-economic seminar today

The students of Politics and International Relations at the International Islamic University (IIU) are organising a socio economic seminar on April 16 (today). With regards to the current geo-political crisis the seminar will address the topic of Reclaimi

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Planning department launches UNDP-assisted GBG project

Provincial Planning and Development Department organised a 4-day gender sensitive planning skills training under Gender Based Governance Systems (GBG), a project of UNDP and Government of Pakistan at Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM), Karachi.

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Five of a family die as roof caves in

A labourer along with his wife and three kids died and another son injured when roof of their house collapsed due to incessant rains in village Khan Khilan Toru here early on Wednesday morning. A deaf girl Sidra, 16, was miraculously recovered unhurt from

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Boat capsize incident: four more bodies recovered, two still missing

Rescue teams have recovered four more bodies till Wednesday afternoon, while bodies of another two victims of Tuesdays boat capsize incident are still missing, the DPO Mianwali, Akbar Nasir Khan said. He said that eight bodies were recovered till sunset o

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Gohar Ayubs book Testing Time as Foreign Minister launched

"Testing Time as Foreign Minister" a book written by former Foreign Minister and noted politician, Gohar Ayub was launched here. "The 352-page book has been published and is also available in the market," Publisher of the book told APP. The book contains

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

RDA indifferent to commuters problems

The commuters of ever-busy Murree Road have decried the indifferent attitude of Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) to the broken median at Asghar Mall Crossing, which can lead to a major accident. They complained that the median along with iron grill

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Development work on SBCC to be undertaken soon

President, Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Hassan Ali Bhatti, on Wednesday revealed that the federal government has released Rs 50 million fund for the establishment of Sialkot Business and Commerce and Centre (SBCC). Talking to Busine

Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

NHA plans to widen 68km N-65 Indus Carriageway

The National Highway Authority (NHA) prepared a Plan to widen the existing 68 km carriageway of Indus Highway N-65 from Sukkur to Jacobabad and approached Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Multi-tranche Financing Facility for the National Highway Developme
Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

U-17 Kabaddi Championship from April 23

Inter-Divisional U-17 Kabaddi Championship would be held from 23rd to 25th April at Shafqat Shaheed Ground Jhang under auspices of Punjab Sports Board. District Sports Officer Jhang Chaudhry Tariq Nazeer informed this while talking to the newsmen on Wedne
Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Continuous rains may affect wheat harvest

Rains lashed many parts of the country during the past two weeks could affect and delay the harvesting of the standing wheat crop in different parts of the country. "Rains and windy weather at this stage are not good for the wheat crop, which is fully rip
Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

Wattoo leading Pakistani delegation to Hanover Fair

A high level delegation, led by Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Mian Manzoor Wattoo, would participate Hanover Fair 2009, scheduled to begin on April 20. The fair would gather the entire scope of innovative industrial technologies at a sin
Published 16 Apr, 2009 12:00am

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Petrol/Litre / Jan 1	252.63
Diesel/Litre / Jan 1	256.64

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Grays Leasing / May 13 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	4.51 ▲ 0.72 (19%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / May 13 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	6.59 ▲ 1 (17.89%)
Al-Shaheer Corp / May 13 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	6.88 ▲ 1 (17.01%)
B. F. Mod. / May 13 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	8.34 ▲ 1 (13.62%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / May 13 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	9.11 ▲ 1 (12.33%)
Mahanna Islamic Index / May 13 Mahanna Islamic Index Traded Fund(MIIETF)	15.47 ▲ 1.65 (11.94%)
Haseeb Waqas / May 13 Haseeb Waqas Sugar Mills Limited(HWQS)	9.59 ▲ 1 (11.64%)
Gulshan Sp. / May 13 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.40 ▲ 0.35 (11.48%)
Ghazi Fabrics / May 13 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	10.17 ▲ 1 (10.91%)
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / May 13 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	14.80 ▲ 1.35 (10.04%)

Stock	Price
Power Cem(Pref) / May 13 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	15.35 ▼ -1.71 (-10.02%)
Bilal Fibres / May 13 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	19.59 ▼ -2.18 (-10.01%)
TPL Life Insur. / May 13 TPL Life Insurance Limited(TPLL)	46.80 ▼ -5.2 (-10%)
Din Tex. / May 13 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	45 ▼ -4.99 (-9.98%)
Mughal Energy / May 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	19.90 ▼ -2.12 (-9.63%)
Suhail Jute / May 13 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	78.36 ▼ -8.24 (-9.52%)
First Punjab Modaraba / May 13 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	2.77 ▼ -0.28 (-9.18%)
Parmount Sp. / May 13 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	3.36 ▼ -0.31 (-8.45%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / May 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	2.95 ▼ -0.25 (-7.81%)
First IBL Mod. / May 13 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	3 ▼ -0.24 (-7.41%)

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WorldCall Telecom / May 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	41,734,903 ▼ -0.06
Maple Leaf Cement / May 13 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	41,052,877 ▲ 6.27
Sui South Gas / May 13 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	35,773,773 ▲ 2.33
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B.O.Punjab / May 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	24,175,098 ▼ -0.16
Cnergyico PK / May 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	24,174,880 ▼ -0.09
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