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Print - 2009-09-01

Two US, two UK troops killed in Afghanistan

Two US, two UK troops killed in Afghanistan

Bombs killed four Nato troops Monday two Americans and two Britons ending the deadliest month of the war for US forces as the top Nato commander called for a new strategy to confront the Taliban. The US military said the two Americans were killed in separ

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Vietnam sees coffee exports up 15 percent

Vietnam sees coffee exports up 15 percent

Vietnam, the world's second-largest coffee exporter after Brazil, could ship 1.15 million tonnes (19.2 million bags) this year, a rise of 15 percent from 2008, an industry report said. Earnings from coffee, the second-largest export earner after rice, are

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

'Stop smear campaign': PML-N gives Presidency 48 hours

'Stop smear campaign': PML-N gives Presidency 48 hours

The PML-N on Monday claimed that Pervez Musharraf-supported troika, including Aiwan-e-Sadr, is bent upon side-tracking the issue of trial "of the dictator" through smear campaign against PML-N and its leadership, but the conspirators would never succeed i

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

EU wheat slips

EU wheat slips

Wheat prices in major west European markets slipped in late trade as a fall in Chicago wheat and bearish sentiment about heavy supplies offset spillover support from surging soybean prices, traders said. Euronext operators remained bearish about wheat in

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

'Stop smear campaign': PML-N gives Presidency 48 hours

'Stop smear campaign': PML-N gives Presidency 48 hours

The PML-N on Monday claimed that Pervez Musharraf-supported troika, including Aiwan-e-Sadr, is bent upon side-tracking the issue of trial "of the dictator" through smear campaign against PML-N and its leadership, but the conspirators would never succeed i

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Light rain helps Ivorian main cocoa crop

Light rain helps Ivorian main cocoa crop

Light or patchy rain fell across many of the main cocoa growing regions in Ivory Coast last week, conditions that will encourage a healthy 2009/10 main crop if accompanied by further sunny spells, farmers said on Monday. Farmers in the world's top cocoa g

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

PCB sacks chief operating officer Altaf

PCB sacks chief operating officer Altaf

Former Pakistan test player Salim Altaf has been sacked as chief operating officer of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). "The chairman of the board (Ejaz Butt) has said in a letter that the services of Mr Salim Altaf are no longer required by the board," a

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 209,591 tonnes of cargo including 118,584 tonnes import and 91,007 tonnes export cargo including 3,302 empty and loaded containers during last 48 hours ending at 0700 hours on Monday. The cargo comprised of 169,298 tonnes dry carg

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

PCB sacks chief operating officer Altaf

PCB sacks chief operating officer Altaf

Former Pakistan test player Salim Altaf has been sacked as chief operating officer of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). "The chairman of the board (Ejaz Butt) has said in a letter that the services of Mr Salim Altaf are no longer required by the board," a

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Two US, two UK troops killed in Afghanistan

Two US, two UK troops killed in Afghanistan

Bombs killed four Nato troops Monday two Americans and two Britons ending the deadliest month of the war for US forces as the top Nato commander called for a new strategy to confront the Taliban. The US military said the two Americans were killed in separ

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Aaj TV - Tuesday's schedule

Aaj TV - Tuesday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Rs nine per litre petroleum levy on ethanol blended motor gasoline likely

Rs nine per litre petroleum levy on ethanol blended motor gasoline likely

The government may impose rupees nine per litre Petroleum Levy (PL) on ethanol blended motor gasoline E-10 after the Ministry of Petroleum and Ministry of Industries backed the proposal in a bid to enhance revenue collection during the 2009-10 financial y

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Denmark to harvest 9.8 million tonnes of grain

Denmark to harvest 9.8 million tonnes of grain

The Danish grain harvest will reach a record 9.8 million tonnes in 2009, up from 9.1 million last year, the Danish farming newspaper Landbrugsavisen said, citing a survey of 12 agriculture consultants. Denmark is a producer of oats, barley, wheat and rye.

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Rs nine per litre petroleum levy on ethanol blended motor gasoline likely

Rs nine per litre petroleum levy on ethanol blended motor gasoline likely

The government may impose rupees nine per litre Petroleum Levy (PL) on ethanol blended motor gasoline E-10 after the Ministry of Petroleum and Ministry of Industries backed the proposal in a bid to enhance revenue collection during the 2009-10 financial y

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

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 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Rs nine per litre petroleum levy on ethanol blended motor gasoline likely

Rs nine per litre petroleum levy on ethanol blended motor gasoline likely

The government may impose rupees nine per litre Petroleum Levy (PL) on ethanol blended motor gasoline E-10 after the Ministry of Petroleum and Ministry of Industries backed the proposal in a bid to enhance revenue collection during the 2009-10 financial y

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

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 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Pakistan to seek FoDP help for BBBP financing

Pakistan to seek FoDP help for BBBP financing

Directing sentence remission for women and aged prisoners, President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday issued directives to launch the women-friendly 'Benazir Behan Basti Program' (BBBP) for which financial support would be sought from Friends of Democratic Paki

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Pakistan to seek FoDP help for BBBP financing

Pakistan to seek FoDP help for BBBP financing

Directing sentence remission for women and aged prisoners, President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday issued directives to launch the women-friendly 'Benazir Behan Basti Program' (BBBP) for which financial support would be sought from Friends of Democratic Paki

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

FBR steps to bring pharmaceutical industry into tax net

FBR steps to bring pharmaceutical industry into tax net

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to take strict enforcement measures to bring pharmaceutical industry into the tax net. Sources told Business Recorder here on Monday that the pharmaceutical sector is one of the most potential sectors

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

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 Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Certain cargoes exempted from pasting packing list

Certain cargoes exempted from pasting packing list

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted a wide range of imports from pasting packing list and invoices inside the door of import containers for clearance of iron/steel/aluminium scrap, old and used vehicles, unpacked bulk cargo, imports under Duty

Published 01 Sep, 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 Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

BRIndex30 gains 164.62 points

BRIndex30 gains 164.62 points

On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 7,834.72, and closed at 7,999.34 with a net positive change of 164.62 points and percentage change of 2.10. It experienced intra-day high of 8,045.86 and low of 7,833.53. The volume of BRIndex30 was 216,130,812 shares, w

Published 01 Sep, 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 Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

BRIndex30 gains 164.62 points

BRIndex30 gains 164.62 points

On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 7,834.72, and closed at 7,999.34 with a net positive change of 164.62 points and percentage change of 2.10. It experienced intra-day high of 8,045.86 and low of 7,833.53. The volume of BRIndex30 was 216,130,812 shares, w

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Bullish trend seen on KSE

Bullish trend seen on KSE

Bullish trend was observed at Karachi share market on Monday and the KSE-100 index surged by 134.45 points to close at 8,675.67 points from 8541.22 points due to strong interest of both local and foreign investors on the back of £665 million pledged for P

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

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 Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Bullish trend seen on KSE

Bullish trend seen on KSE

Bullish trend was observed at Karachi share market on Monday and the KSE-100 index surged by 134.45 points to close at 8,675.67 points from 8541.22 points due to strong interest of both local and foreign investors on the back of £665 million pledged for P

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Bullish trend seen on KSE

Bullish trend seen on KSE

Bullish trend was observed at Karachi share market on Monday and the KSE-100 index surged by 134.45 points to close at 8,675.67 points from 8541.22 points due to strong interest of both local and foreign investors on the back of £665 million pledged for P

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Presidency rejects allegations

Presidency rejects allegations

Spokesperson to the President Farhatullah Babar has rejected and condemned the attempts to accuse the Presidency of being involved in what has been described as "character assassination" of some political leaders. In a statement Farhatullah Babar said tha

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Presidency rejects allegations

Presidency rejects allegations

Spokesperson to the President Farhatullah Babar has rejected and condemned the attempts to accuse the Presidency of being involved in what has been described as "character assassination" of some political leaders. In a statement Farhatullah Babar said tha

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

World currencies and euro

World currencies and euro

Value of the euro in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Sugar crisis: National Assembly body summons Industries Secretary, USC managing director

Sugar crisis: National Assembly body summons Industries Secretary, USC managing director

The present sugar crisis, a permanent headache for the common man, prompted the National Assembly''s Standing Committee on Industries and Production to summon the Federal Industries Secretary and the Managing Director of Utility Stores Corporations (USC)

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Sugar crisis: National Assembly body summons Industries Secretary, USC managing director

Sugar crisis: National Assembly body summons Industries Secretary, USC managing director

The present sugar crisis, a permanent headache for the common man, prompted the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Industries and Production to summon the Federal Industries Secretary and the Managing Director of Utility Stores Corporations (USC) o

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Sugar crisis: National Assembly body summons Industries Secretary, USC managing director

Sugar crisis: National Assembly body summons Industries Secretary, USC managing director

The present sugar crisis, a permanent headache for the common man, prompted the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Industries and Production to summon the Federal Industries Secretary and the Managing Director of Utility Stores Corporations (USC) o

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Provinces may be allowed to transport imported wheat

Provinces may be allowed to transport imported wheat

The government is likely to entrust the responsibility of imported wheat transportation to the provinces, after an inter-ministerial committee, headed by the Minister for Food and Agriculture (Minfa), Nazar Muhammad Gondal, accused the Trading Corporation

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

TCP told to sell imported wheat through open auction

TCP told to sell imported wheat through open auction

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa) has asked Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) to sell 330,000 tons imported wheat in domestic market through open auction, sources told Business Recorder on Monday. In a bid to avert further losses, in

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

NJLI CAPITAL VALUE FUND RATES

NJLI CAPITAL VALUE FUND RATES

NJLI Capital Value Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

TCP told to sell imported wheat through open auction

TCP told to sell imported wheat through open auction

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa) has asked Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) to sell 330,000 tons imported wheat in domestic market through open auction, sources told Business Recorder on Monday. In a bid to avert further losses, in

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

TCP told to sell imported wheat through open auction

TCP told to sell imported wheat through open auction

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa) has asked Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) to sell 330,000 tons imported wheat in domestic market through open auction, sources told Business Recorder on Monday. In a bid to avert further losses, in

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Provinces may be allowed to transport imported wheat

Provinces may be allowed to transport imported wheat

The government is likely to entrust the responsibility of imported wheat transportation to the provinces, after an inter-ministerial committee, headed by the Minister for Food and Agriculture (Minfa), Nazar Muhammad Gondal, accused the Trading Corporation

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Provinces may be allowed to transport imported wheat

Provinces may be allowed to transport imported wheat

The government is likely to entrust the responsibility of imported wheat transportation to the provinces, after an inter-ministerial committee, headed by the Minister for Food and Agriculture (Minfa), Nazar Muhammad Gondal, accused the Trading Corporation

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Firms investment abroad: ECC to consider MoF-SBP proposal today

Firms investment abroad: ECC to consider MoF-SBP proposal today

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has reportedly recommended to the government that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) should not be asked for submission of details of those resident Pakistani firms on quarterly basis, which are being allowed to invest abroad u

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Firms investment abroad: ECC to consider MoF-SBP proposal today

Firms investment abroad: ECC to consider MoF-SBP proposal today

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has reportedly recommended to the government that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) should not be asked for submission of details of those resident Pakistani firms on quarterly basis, which are being allowed to invest abroad u

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Firms investment abroad: ECC to consider MoF-SBP proposal today

Firms investment abroad: ECC to consider MoF-SBP proposal today

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has reportedly recommended to the government that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) should not be asked for submission of details of those resident Pakistani firms on quarterly basis, which are being allowed to invest abroad u

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

NBP first half profits decline

NBP first half profits decline

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has posted Rs 6.281 billion as profit after tax (unconsolidated) in the half year period ended on June 30, 2009 as compared to Rs 7.881 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2008. The board of directors of the b

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

NJLI CAPITAL VALUE FUND RATES

NJLI CAPITAL VALUE FUND RATES

NJLI Capital Value Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Benazir assassination: LHC issues notices against Musharraf, Rehman and Babar

Benazir assassination: LHC issues notices against Musharraf, Rehman and Babar

The Lahore High Court issued notices for September 28 in an application seeking registration of FIR against former president Pervez Musharraf, interior minister Rehman Malik, minister for parliamentary affairs, Babar Awan and other 12 persons in Benazir a

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

NJLI CAPITAL VALUE FUND RATES

NJLI CAPITAL VALUE FUND RATES

NJLI Capital Value Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Accused in custody without reference: Supreme Court asks NAB chairman to conduct inquiry

Accused in custody without reference: Supreme Court asks NAB chairman to conduct inquiry

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to conduct inquiry and fix responsibility identifying the officers who kept some accused persons in custody without submission of any reference against them.

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Gainers outclass losers on ISE

Gainers outclass losers on ISE

Gainers outclassed losers at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday where equities showed plus signs under the lead of trend-setters amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index showed an improvement of 40.14 points from 2,114.69 to 2,154.83 points. Turnove

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Gainers outclass losers on ISE

Gainers outclass losers on ISE

Gainers outclassed losers at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday where equities showed plus signs under the lead of trend-setters amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index showed an improvement of 40.14 points from 2,114.69 to 2,154.83 points. Turnove

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

LSE index up 81.61 points

LSE index up 81.61 points

Bullish sentiment was observed on Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and the equities moved upward amid improved trading turnover following investors' interest in oil and banking sector shares. The LSE index jumped to 2738.87 points against 2657.26 points of

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

LSE index up 81.61 points

LSE index up 81.61 points

Bullish sentiment was observed on Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and the equities moved upward amid improved trading turnover following investors' interest in oil and banking sector shares. The LSE index jumped to 2738.87 points against 2657.26 points of

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Dubai's Asian labourers demand higher wages

Dubai's Asian labourers demand higher wages

Hundreds of migrant workers in Dubai took to the streets Monday, demanding higher wages and overtime pay from their employer, the company which built the emirate's landmark sail-shaped Gulf shore hotel. The rally of Asian labourers employed by Dubai's dev

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

CCP restrained from taking adverse action against cement companies

CCP restrained from taking adverse action against cement companies

The Lahore High Court, directing the petitioner cement companies to file amended petitions within 10 days, has restrained the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) from taking any adverse action against them till further orders. The court passed these

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Pak-Afghan border reopened for traffic

Pak-Afghan border reopened for traffic

The local authorities assisted by the police and security forces early on Monday succeeded to overcome the fire which destroyed more than a dozen vehicles here at the Chaman border. The fire was caused by a blast, which soon engulfed many vehicles parked

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Pak-Afghan border reopened for traffic

Pak-Afghan border reopened for traffic

The local authorities assisted by the police and security forces early on Monday succeeded to overcome the fire which destroyed more than a dozen vehicles here at the Chaman border. The fire was caused by a blast, which soon engulfed many vehicles parked

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Indian navy chief slams Pakistan missile 'proliferation'

Indian navy chief slams Pakistan missile 'proliferation'

India's navy chief said on Monday that Pakistan's alleged modifications of US-supplied anti-ship missiles to make them capable of striking land targets showed the danger of proliferation. The New York Times reported Saturday that US officials have complai

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Indian navy chief slams Pakistan missile 'proliferation'

Indian navy chief slams Pakistan missile 'proliferation'

India's navy chief said on Monday that Pakistan's alleged modifications of US-supplied anti-ship missiles to make them capable of striking land targets showed the danger of proliferation. The New York Times reported Saturday that US officials have complai

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Tea import up by 19.10 percent in August

Tea import up by 19.10 percent in August

Pakistan has imported 8.052 million kilos of tea worth $20.891 million in August 2009, up by 19.10 percent over July 2009. Chairman Pakistan Tea Association Mohammad Hanif Janoo said here on Monday, that average price for black tea has also increased to $

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

Karachi Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

NBP first half profits decline

NBP first half profits decline

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has posted Rs 6.281 billion as profit after tax (unconsolidated) in the half year period ended on June 30, 2009 as compared to Rs 7.881 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2008. The board of directors of the b

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Provisionally listed companies

Provisionally listed companies

Provisional companies listed in Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Sri Lanka journalist jailed for 20 years on terror charges

Sri Lanka journalist jailed for 20 years on terror charges

A Sri Lanka court sentenced a Tamil reporter, cited by US President Barack Obama as an "emblematic example" of a persecuted journalist, to 20 years in prison Monday on charges of supporting terrorism. J.S. Tissainayagam, 45, who contributed to the local S

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Sri Lanka journalist jailed for 20 years on terror charges

Sri Lanka journalist jailed for 20 years on terror charges

A Sri Lanka court sentenced a Tamil reporter, cited by US President Barack Obama as an "emblematic example" of a persecuted journalist, to 20 years in prison Monday on charges of supporting terrorism. J.S. Tissainayagam, 45, who contributed to the local S

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Rs 7.2 per kg hike in LPG price from September 3

Rs 7.2 per kg hike in LPG price from September 3

The increase in Saudi Aramco Contract Price (CP) of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) may result in 15 percent (Rs 7.2 per kilogram) hike in price in Pakistan effective from September 3. The Saudi Aramco Contract Price, which is the ceiling price for local LP

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Monday (August 31, 2009).

Published 01 Sep, 2009 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 23	278.69
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 23	278.43
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 23	157.10
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 23	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 23	1.25
Euro to USD / Dec 23	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 23	5,974.07
India Sensex / Dec 23	78,540.17
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 23	39,055.35
Nasdaq / Dec 23	19,764.89
Hang Seng / Dec 23	20,105.38
FTSE 100 / Dec 23	8,102.72
Dow Jones / Dec 23	42,906.95
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 23	19,848.77

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 23	69.60
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 23	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 23	241,087.80
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 23	2,617.29
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 23	69.11
Petrol/Litre / Dec 24	252.10

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Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Dec 23 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	6.15 ▲ 1.00 (19.42%)
Dewan Sugar / Dec 23 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	6.60 ▲ 1.00 (17.86%)
Cnergyico PK / Dec 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	6.83 ▲ 0.92 (15.57%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Dec 23 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	9.50 ▲ 0.95 (11.11%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Dec 23 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	3.75 ▲ 0.36 (10.62%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Dec 23 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	4.72 ▲ 0.45 (10.54%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Dec 23 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	10.55 ▲ 1.00 (10.47%)
Dawood Equities / Dec 23 Dawood Equities Limited(DEL)	10.63 ▲ 1.00 (10.38%)
HBL Invest Fund / Dec 23 HBL Investment Fund(HIFA)	4.15 ▲ 0.39 (10.37%)

Stock	Price
Sindh Abadgar / Dec 23 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	36.60 ▼ -4.07 (-10.01%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 23 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	40.87 ▼ -4.54 (-10.00%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 23 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	37.72 ▼ -4.19 (-10.00%)
Asia Ins. / Dec 23 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	13.96 ▼ -1.55 (-9.99%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 23 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	42.01 ▼ -4.58 (-9.83%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Dec 23 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	14.01 ▼ -1.33 (-8.67%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Dec 23 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	6 ▼ -0.54 (-8.26%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 23 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	10.46 ▼ -0.93 (-8.17%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Dec 23 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	8.45 ▼ -0.65 (-7.14%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	99,942,750 ▲ 0.14
Cnergyico PK / Dec 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	66,327,753 ▲ 0.92
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 23 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,280,462 ▲ 0.19
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	40,644,312 ▲ 0.37
Sui South Gas / Dec 23 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,619,788 ▲ 0.76
Pak Elektron / Dec 23 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	38,585,180 ▲ 1.96
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 23 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	35,015,764 ▲ 1.32
P.T.C.L. / Dec 23 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	33,026,526 ▲ 2.58
B.O.Punjab / Dec 23 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	29,495,012 ▲ 0.26

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