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Print - 2009-08-23
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (August 22, 2009).
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

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 Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
World currencies and dollar

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar crosses 83 mark

THE RUPEE: dollar crosses 83 mark

Bearish sentiment persisted on the interbank market on Saturday as dollar buying continued by the importers, dealers said. On the interbank market the rupee fell and shed 10 paisa versus dollar for buying and selling at 83.05 and 83.10, they said.
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar crosses 83 mark

THE RUPEE: dollar crosses 83 mark

Bearish sentiment persisted on the interbank market on Saturday as dollar buying continued by the importers, dealers said. On the interbank market the rupee fell and shed 10 paisa versus dollar for buying and selling at 83.05 and 83.10, they said.
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Bomb kills militants' spokesman in Peshawar

Bomb kills militants' spokesman in Peshawar

A remote-controlled bomb exploded in a car on Saturday killing a militant spokesman and his driver while wounding four others in Peshawar, police said. "Two people were killed and five others were injured in the car bombing," Peshawar police chief Sifwatu
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
CJ meets Justice Sarmad in Karachi

CJ meets Justice Sarmad in Karachi

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Chaudhry Muhammad Iftikhar met Sindh Hig Chief Justice Sarmad Jalal Usmani on Saturday. According to a private TV channel, CJ discussed about the recruitment of PCO Judges and reconstruction process with the SHC Chief Justice Sa
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Bomb kills militants' spokesman in Peshawar

Bomb kills militants' spokesman in Peshawar

A remote-controlled bomb exploded in a car on Saturday killing a militant spokesman and his driver while wounding four others in Peshawar, police said. "Two people were killed and five others were injured in the car bombing," Peshawar police chief Sifwatu
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
18 S&T projects: Pakistan to seek Rs 23.224 billion FoDP financing

18 S&T projects: Pakistan to seek Rs 23.224 billion FoDP financing

Pakistan will place a request before Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP) to finance 18 science and technology projects costing Rs 23.224 billion, in the meeting scheduled to be held in Istanbul. Pakistan will also seek financing for social and welfare p
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
18 S&T projects: Pakistan to seek Rs 23.224 billion FoDP financing

18 S&T projects: Pakistan to seek Rs 23.224 billion FoDP financing

Pakistan will place a request before Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP) to finance 18 science and technology projects costing Rs 23.224 billion, in the meeting scheduled to be held in Istanbul. Pakistan will also seek financing for social and welfare p
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Three soldiers died as militant blew himself in Swat

Three soldiers died as militant blew himself in Swat

Security forces on Saturday successfully foiled yet another suicide attempt by putting their own lives at high risk to save innocent civilians in Mingora and Swat. According to an official of security forces, a suicide bomber approached a check post in Ka
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
18 S&T projects: Pakistan to seek Rs 23.224 billion FoDP financing

18 S&T projects: Pakistan to seek Rs 23.224 billion FoDP financing

Pakistan will place a request before Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP) to finance 18 science and technology projects costing Rs 23.224 billion, in the meeting scheduled to be held in Istanbul. Pakistan will also seek financing for social and welfare p
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Tharcoal Energy Board approves four power projects

Tharcoal Energy Board approves four power projects

Tharcoal Energy Board approved four power generation projects. The approval was granted in the 4th meeting of the board held here at Chief Minister House with its Chairman, Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah in the chair.
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from August 24, 2009.

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Tharcoal Energy Board approves four power projects

Tharcoal Energy Board approves four power projects

Tharcoal Energy Board approved four power generation projects. The approval was granted in the 4th meeting of the board held here at Chief Minister House with its Chairman, Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah in the chair.
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from August 24, 2009.

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Tharcoal Energy Board approves four power projects

Tharcoal Energy Board approves four power projects

Tharcoal Energy Board approved four power generation projects. The approval was granted in the 4th meeting of the board held here at Chief Minister House with its Chairman, Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah in the chair.
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Three soldiers died as militant blew himself in Swat

Three soldiers died as militant blew himself in Swat

Security forces on Saturday successfully foiled yet another suicide attempt by putting their own lives at high risk to save innocent civilians in Mingora and Swat. According to an official of security forces, a suicide bomber approached a check post in Ka
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from August 24, 2009.

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Energy crisis: Zardari seeks Chinese support

Energy crisis: Zardari seeks Chinese support

President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday sought Chinese assistance in hydel, thermal and solar power generation to overcome power crisis and invited Chinese firms to carry out feasibility study in the country. After a presentation on small and medium sized dam
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Benazir's murder case hearing stopped

Benazir's murder case hearing stopped

The Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) has accepted the plea of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to stop the hearing of assassination case of Pakistan People's Party Chairperson Benazir Bhutto and decided not to record the evidences and statements of the wi
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Benazir's murder case hearing stopped

Benazir's murder case hearing stopped

The Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) has accepted the plea of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to stop the hearing of assassination case of Pakistan People's Party Chairperson Benazir Bhutto and decided not to record the evidences and statements of the wi
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Energy crisis: Zardari seeks Chinese support

Energy crisis: Zardari seeks Chinese support

President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday sought Chinese assistance in hydel, thermal and solar power generation to overcome power crisis and invited Chinese firms to carry out feasibility study in the country. After a presentation on small and medium sized dam
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Energy crisis: Zardari seeks Chinese support

Energy crisis: Zardari seeks Chinese support

President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday sought Chinese assistance in hydel, thermal and solar power generation to overcome power crisis and invited Chinese firms to carry out feasibility study in the country. After a presentation on small and medium sized dam
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Iran gas pipeline to be built via Balochistan

Iran gas pipeline to be built via Balochistan

The subcommittee/steering committee of the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) has finalised the route of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and decided that the project would be built on land route, through Balochistan. In a meeting held here on Saturday, the
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Iran gas pipeline to be built via Balochistan

Iran gas pipeline to be built via Balochistan

The subcommittee/steering committee of the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) has finalised the route of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and decided that the project would be built on land route, through Balochistan. In a meeting held here on Saturday, the
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Iran gas pipeline to be built via Balochistan

Iran gas pipeline to be built via Balochistan

The subcommittee/steering committee of the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) has finalised the route of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and decided that the project would be built on land route, through Balochistan. In a meeting held here on Saturday, the
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Pakistani Taliban appoint Meshud's 'successor'

Pakistani Taliban appoint Meshud's 'successor'

The Pakistan Taliban have appointed a successor to their feared leader believed to have been killed in a US missile strike, a militant commander said Saturday. American and Pakistani officials believe Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsu
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Pakistani Taliban appoint Meshud's 'successor'

Pakistani Taliban appoint Meshud's 'successor'

The Pakistan Taliban have appointed a successor to their feared leader believed to have been killed in a US missile strike, a militant commander said Saturday. American and Pakistani officials believe Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsu
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Minfa proposes intervention prices for Basmati, Irri paddy for 2009-10

Minfa proposes intervention prices for Basmati, Irri paddy for 2009-10

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa) has proposed intervention price for Basmati paddy up to Rs 1,250 and Irri at Rs 500-600 per 40 kg during 2009-10, official sources told Business Recorder. The new prices proposed by the task force on agr
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (August 22, 2009) and for Sunday (August 23, 2009).
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Minfa proposes intervention prices for Basmati, Irri paddy for 2009-10

Minfa proposes intervention prices for Basmati, Irri paddy for 2009-10

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa) has proposed intervention price for Basmati paddy up to Rs 1,250 and Irri at Rs 500-600 per 40 kg during 2009-10, official sources told Business Recorder. The new prices proposed by the task force on agr
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Minfa proposes intervention prices for Basmati, Irri paddy for 2009-10

Minfa proposes intervention prices for Basmati, Irri paddy for 2009-10

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa) has proposed intervention price for Basmati paddy up to Rs 1,250 and Irri at Rs 500-600 per 40 kg during 2009-10, official sources told Business Recorder. The new prices proposed by the task force on agr
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Prime Minister announces 10 percent cut in port charges

Prime Minister announces 10 percent cut in port charges

Prime Minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani has announced 10 percent reduction in port charges with the purpose of enhancing the port activities in the country. He made this announcement here on Saturday during his visit to the Ministry of Ports and Shipping where
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (August 22, 2009) and the forecast for Sunday (August 23, 2009).

Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Ex-mill sugar price fixed at Rs 45 per kg

Ex-mill sugar price fixed at Rs 45 per kg

The government on Saturday fixed Rs 45 per kilogram ex-mill price of sugar inclusive of all taxes for a period of three months from the first of Ramazan, and slashed general sales tax (GST) by 50 percent during this period. This was decided by Prime Minis
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Prime Minister announces 10 percent cut in port charges

Prime Minister announces 10 percent cut in port charges

Prime Minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani has announced 10 percent reduction in port charges with the purpose of enhancing the port activities in the country. He made this announcement here on Saturday during his visit to the Ministry of Ports and Shipping where
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Prime Minister announces 10 percent cut in port charges

Prime Minister announces 10 percent cut in port charges

Prime Minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani has announced 10 percent reduction in port charges with the purpose of enhancing the port activities in the country. He made this announcement here on Saturday during his visit to the Ministry of Ports and Shipping where
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
TIP terms TCP sugar import tender as 'corrupt and fraudulent'

TIP terms TCP sugar import tender as 'corrupt and fraudulent'

Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has termed recent amendments in sugar import tender by the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) as 'corrupt and fraudulent', "the key purpose of which appears to be the benefit of one party".
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Ex-mill sugar price fixed at Rs 45 per kg

Ex-mill sugar price fixed at Rs 45 per kg

The government on Saturday fixed Rs 45 per kilogram ex-mill price of sugar inclusive of all taxes for a period of three months from the first of Ramazan, and slashed general sales tax (GST) by 50 percent during this period. This was decided by Prime Minis
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Ex-mill sugar price fixed at Rs 45 per kg

Ex-mill sugar price fixed at Rs 45 per kg

The government on Saturday fixed Rs 45 per kilogram ex-mill price of sugar inclusive of all taxes for a period of three months from the first of Ramazan, and slashed general sales tax (GST) by 50 percent during this period. This was decided by Prime Minis
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
TIP terms TCP sugar import tender as ''corrupt and fraudulent''

TIP terms TCP sugar import tender as ''corrupt and fraudulent''

Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has termed recent amendments in sugar import tender by the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) as ''corrupt and fraudulent'', "the key purpose of which appears to be the benefit of one party".
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
TIP terms TCP sugar import tender as 'corrupt and fraudulent'

TIP terms TCP sugar import tender as 'corrupt and fraudulent'

Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has termed recent amendments in sugar import tender by the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) as 'corrupt and fraudulent', "the key purpose of which appears to be the benefit of one party".
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Government, SBP launch 'Pakistan Remittance Initiative'

Government, SBP launch 'Pakistan Remittance Initiative'

Under self-reliance policy, the Federal Government and the State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday launched the historic 'Pakistan Remittance Initiative' (PRI) to boost the flow of remittances sent home by non-resident Pakistanis, and to say 'Goodbye' to inter
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Government, SBP launch 'Pakistan Remittance Initiative'

Government, SBP launch 'Pakistan Remittance Initiative'

Under self-reliance policy, the Federal Government and the State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday launched the historic 'Pakistan Remittance Initiative' (PRI) to boost the flow of remittances sent home by non-resident Pakistanis, and to say 'Goodbye' to inter
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Banks advised to develop system for fast delivery

Banks advised to develop system for fast delivery

Asking banks to develop a mechanism, within a week, for fast delivery of home remittances, the State Bank of Pakistan said on Saturday that under the 'Pakistan Remittance Initiative' (PRI) the beneficiary would get remitted amount instantly, where the ben
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Government, SBP launch ''Pakistan Remittance Initiative''

Government, SBP launch ''Pakistan Remittance Initiative''

Under self-reliance policy, the Federal Government and the State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday launched the historic ''Pakistan Remittance Initiative'' (PRI) to boost the flow of remittances sent home by non-resident Pakistanis, and to say ''Goodbye'' to i
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Banks advised to develop system for fast delivery

Banks advised to develop system for fast delivery

Asking banks to develop a mechanism, within a week, for fast delivery of home remittances, the State Bank of Pakistan said on Saturday that under the 'Pakistan Remittance Initiative' (PRI) the beneficiary would get remitted amount instantly, where the ben
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
India to keep giving Pakistan Mumbai attack evidence: report

India to keep giving Pakistan Mumbai attack evidence: report

India will keep providing evidence to Pakistan on last year's bloody attacks in Mumbai, a day after handing over fresh information on the siege, a report said Saturday. "We are in continuous touch with the government of Pakistan," the Press Trust of India
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
India to keep giving Pakistan Mumbai attack evidence: report

India to keep giving Pakistan Mumbai attack evidence: report

India will keep providing evidence to Pakistan on last year's bloody attacks in Mumbai, a day after handing over fresh information on the siege, a report said Saturday. "We are in continuous touch with the government of Pakistan," the Press Trust of India
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Apple says Google Voice app alters iPhone

Apple says Google Voice app alters iPhone

IPhone maker Apple Inc told US regulators it has not approved Google Inc's Voice application, which could challenge the wireless industry's giants, because it interferes with the iPhone "user experience." Apple told the Federal Communication Commission (F
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Banks advised to develop system for fast delivery

Banks advised to develop system for fast delivery

Asking banks to develop a mechanism, within a week, for fast delivery of home remittances, the State Bank of Pakistan said on Saturday that under the ''Pakistan Remittance Initiative'' (PRI) the beneficiary would get remitted amount instantly, where the b
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan wants latest US technology to make drones

Pakistan wants latest US technology to make drones

Pakistan has manufactured drones and it wanted to obtain the latest American technology to make drones, which would be utilised against terrorists. However India had no right to oppose attaining the capability and technology to manufacture the drones, sai
Published 23 Aug, 2009 12:00am