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Print - 2009-11-03

Spotlight: NRO circus in full (foul) swing for all to see: Hillary says much more than 'do more'!

Spotlight: NRO circus in full (foul) swing for all to see: Hillary says much more than 'do more'!

Our ears have been so inundated in recent months with new American names that they have now begun to have a familiar ring comparable to the names of our own leaders. How many among the people in Pakistan, had heard names like Holbrooke, General Petraeus,

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Government should let the media do its job

Government should let the media do its job

That National Assembly's Standing Committee on Information has recommended the incorporation of a military ruler's anti-media laws into PEMRA Ordinance comes as a shocking surprise. It is shocking indeed because the additions are Draconian in nature, and

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

High tax-to-GDP ratio can help avoid KLBs in future

High tax-to-GDP ratio can help avoid KLBs in future

The Federal Board of Revenue, in a determined enforcement initiative to broaden the narrow tax base, has identified as many as 700,000 "most rich" non-filers living in the country's posh localities, and has also compiled a list based on Nadra data, comple

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Population census likely to be started next month

Population census likely to be started next month

The 6th National Housing and Population Census is likely to be started from the next month as the Population Census Organisation has made all preparations in this regard. "The Population Census Organisation (PCO) has made all preparations for conducting t

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Lawyers to observe token 'black day' on November 3

Lawyers to observe token 'black day' on November 3

The lawyers fraternity in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi will observe token black day on November 3 to condemn the unconstitutional steps of former president Pervez Musharraf by sending judges of superior judiciary home through proclamation of em

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Ministry to introduce system of competitive textbook publishing

Ministry to introduce system of competitive textbook publishing

The Education Ministry will introduce a well-regulated system of competitive publishing of textbooks and learning materials. According to official sources, the Ministry will take steps to transform Textbook Boards into competent facilitating, regulating a

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Punjab government to ensure paddy purchase at Rs 1,250 per 40kg

Punjab government to ensure paddy purchase at Rs 1,250 per 40kg

Punjab govt would ensure purchase of paddy at the official price of Rs 1,250 per 40 kg through Pakistan Agricultural Supply and Storage Corporation (Passco) and all the Commissioners and DCOs have been directed to strictly monitor the procurement process

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Beacon House team visits IIUI

Beacon House team visits IIUI

A delegation of Beacon House school, Islamabad visited International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) to condole with IIUI authorities and students over the loss of lives due to bomb blasts of October 20. Principal, Beacon House school, Dr Sajad Hussa

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

AJK government orders seizure of allotment records

AJK government orders seizure of allotment records

Azad Jammu Kashmir government on Monday ordered for seizure of all official record including related to allotment, revising and alternative allotments of Mirpur Development Authority and the City Municipal Corporation. Both the institutions have also been

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

'Mother and child' health week launched

'Mother and child' health week launched

The Ministry of Health Monday launched mother and child health week to safeguard mothers and children from Pneumonia and other health threats in upcoming winter. Around 100 million Pakistanis, including 15 million children under the age of five years, and

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Special education centres: ministry paying hefty amount as rent

Special education centres: ministry paying hefty amount as rent

The Ministry of Special Education (MOSE) is paying a hefty amount of Rs 4,68,987 a month as rent for the Special Education Centres running in different districts of the country. Up to 20 Special Education Centres are still running in the rented buildings

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

CDA to start small tourists trains in parks

CDA to start small tourists trains in parks

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) would start small tourists trains and kids rides at different recreational spots of the federal capital, which aim to entertain tourists particularly children. "The Authority would invite proposals and suggestions f

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

'Tsunami rescue' exercise: disaster-prone Balochistan coast practise

'Tsunami rescue' exercise: disaster-prone Balochistan coast practise

Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), under an UN-backed initiative, conducted Tsunami rescue drill for awareness of locals at southern disaster-prone coastal belt of Jewni, some 60 kilometres from port city of Gwadar, in Balochistan.

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Aulakh opens 'Foundation Seed Cell' at AARI

Aulakh opens 'Foundation Seed Cell' at AARI

Punjab Minister for Agriculture Malik Ahmad Ali Aulakh inaugurated "Foundation Seed Cell" at Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), Faisalabad to provide basic seeds of various crop to private seed companies other than Punjab Seed Corporation to enh

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Value-added products: excessive yarn export negatively impacting textile sector: PHMA

Value-added products: excessive yarn export negatively impacting textile sector: PHMA

Vice Chairman Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) North Zone Mian Naeem Ahmad has said that the excessive yarn export was negatively impacting the Value Added Textile Sector, and yarn shortage in domestic market was leading to cl

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Dry weather delays wheat sowing, causing health problems

Dry weather delays wheat sowing, causing health problems

The prevailing spell of dry weather is delaying wheat cultivation in arid areas of the country particularly in Potohar region while hospitals and medical practitioners are receiving more patients of weather related diseases. According to agriculture exper

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

'Transfer of former principal was on administrative grounds'

'Transfer of former principal was on administrative grounds'

A spokesman of Higher Education Department clarified on Monday that the former principal of Government PG College for Women, Rawalpindi, Mrs Waseem Sikandar, was transferred on administrative grounds, instead of political grounds. The spokesman further st

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Arts Council in Punjab: meeting held to review security arrangements

Arts Council in Punjab: meeting held to review security arrangements

In view of present security situation, an emergent meeting of the Board of Governors of Punjab Council of the Arts (PCA), is being held on Friday, November 6, 2009. The meeting will give approval to recruitment of security guards and purchase of walk thro

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Possibility of imposition of martial law ruled out

Possibility of imposition of martial law ruled out

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah has categorically ruled out possibility of imposition of martial law in the country. He was talking to media outside Punjab assembly on Monday evening. He said that the NRO was a stigma and the public can ask for resigna

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Examining of Shoaib Hashmi: SIMS directed to form SMB

Examining of Shoaib Hashmi: SIMS directed to form SMB

The Secretary Health Punjab has directed the Principal Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS)/Services Hospital Lahore to constitute Special Medical Board (SMB) of medical experts to examine Shoaib Hashmi, a renowned educationlist and TV play write

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Korangi Industrial Park likely to be operational by year-end

Korangi Industrial Park likely to be operational by year-end

Korangi Industrial Park, which is being constructed by the National Industrial Park (NIP), is expected to be made operational by the end of this year. Sources in the Planning and Development (P&D) department told Business Recorder on Monday that th

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Violation of rules: ministry stops registration of 4,000 medicines

Violation of rules: ministry stops registration of 4,000 medicines

The Ministry of Health has stopped registration of around 4,000 medicines following allegations that rules were being violated in the absence of a proper monitoring mechanism. During question hour session in the National Assembly on Monday, Parliamentary

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Czech businessmen ready for joint ventures with Pakistani counterparts

Czech businessmen ready for joint ventures with Pakistani counterparts

The ambassador of Czech Republic, Pavol Sepelak has said Czech Republic has huge business opportunities for Pakistani businessmen in power, textile, pharmaceutical, leather and construction sectors and Czech businessmen are ready to initiate joint venture

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Open katchery postponed

Open katchery postponed

The open katchery of Provincial Minister for Population Welfare Department Syed Ali Mardan Shah scheduled for Thursday (November 5) at Sanghar has been postponed, this was stated by the spokesman of department. New date of open katchery will be informed t

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

KASB Funds Limited to announce first-interim dividend

KASB Funds Limited to announce first-interim dividend

The Management Company of KASB Funds Limited is pleased to announce the first-interim dividend for this financial year. The Board of Directors of the Management Company held a meeting on October 23, to finalise the dividend distribution. The Board has dec

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

KASB Funds Limited to announce first-interim dividend

KASB Funds Limited to announce first-interim dividend

The Management Company of KASB Funds Limited is pleased to announce the first-interim dividend for this financial year. The Board of Directors of the Management Company held a meeting on October 23, to finalise the dividend distribution. The Board has dec

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Shifa International declares 12 percent dividend

Shifa International declares 12 percent dividend

In its 23rd Annual General Body meeting, CEO, Shifa International, Dr Zaheer Ahmad announced 12 percent dividend as approved by the board of directors. Addressing the meeting, Zaheer Ahmad said that in 2008, Shifa earned 18 percent higher revenue than the

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Shifa International declares 12 percent dividend

Shifa International declares 12 percent dividend

In its 23rd Annual General Body meeting, CEO, Shifa International, Dr Zaheer Ahmad announced 12 percent dividend as approved by the board of directors. Addressing the meeting, Zaheer Ahmad said that in 2008, Shifa earned 18 percent higher revenue than the

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Army recruitment process: presentation given to GCU students

Army recruitment process: presentation given to GCU students

An official from the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) gave a detailed multimedia presentation to the Government College (GC) University students on the procedure of army recruitment, objectives, training, life and rigorous routine of the academy cadets. Th

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (November 02, 2009) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 03, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Etihad Airways offers chance to win million miles

Etihad Airways offers chance to win million miles

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates has launched a new offer to their Etihad Guest loyalty programme members. For every Diamond First or Pearl Business Class booking made during the month of November, passengers can now win as

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

KESC cuts over 50 percent power generating capacity

KESC cuts over 50 percent power generating capacity

The power generating capacity of Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has reduced to over 50 percent, resulting massive power shortages in the city. According to sources with the shutdown of Bin Qasim Thermal Power Plant's (BQTPP) two electricity genera

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Suo motu action taken against expulsion of student

Suo motu action taken against expulsion of student

Chief Justice of Lahore High Court (LHC) here, on Monday, took a suo motu notice against expulsion of class-VII student from school due to her physical disability. The Chief Justice directed Executive District Officer (EDO) Education, Bahawalpur, to file

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

LME official plastics prices

LME official plastics prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Postponement of by-elections: LHC adjourns hearing of intra court appeals

Postponement of by-elections: LHC adjourns hearing of intra court appeals

A division bench of Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday adjourned hearing of intra court appeals against the LHC single bench decision of postponing by-elections in Punjab, till Tuesday. Justice Umer Ata Bandial while heading the bench remarked that the mai

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

LME official plastics prices

LME official plastics prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Faysal Bank, EFU Life sign Bancassurance Distribution Agreement

Faysal Bank, EFU Life sign Bancassurance Distribution Agreement

Faysal Bank recently signed a "Bancassurance Distribution Agreement" with EFU Life at Karachi. According to this agreement, Faysal Bank will offer EFU Life Bancassurance products to its existing and potential customers through its widespread distribution

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Clarification

Clarification

Apropos a news item carried by Business Recorder on October 30, 2009 on page 9 titled "Ban on export of cotton, thread demanded" is not correct. Chairman of All Pakistan Bedsheet and Upholstery Manufacturers Association (APBUMA) never stated that b

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

LHC directs chief secretary Punjab to reconstruct razed school

LHC directs chief secretary Punjab to reconstruct razed school

Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC), disposing of a suo motu case against demolition of Chishtia High School, has directed Chief Secretary Punjab to reconstruct the razed building within three months. Earlier, Chief Secretary appearing before the court

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Textile exports may increase by 15 percent

Textile exports may increase by 15 percent

Textile exports for 2009-10 may rise to $11.5 billion with an increase of 15 percent as compared to last year. Textile Industry Secretary Waqar Masood Khan told Business Recorder here on Monday that during the first three months of the current fina

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Blackwater Activities: Senate body asks for details from Interior Ministry

Blackwater Activities: Senate body asks for details from Interior Ministry

Chairman of Senate Standing Committee on Interior Talha Mehmood has asked the Ministry of Interior to provide details about the presence of Blackwater along with the details of their activities being carried out in the country. Chairing the committee meet

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NRO controversy may break up PML-N-PPP coalition in Punjab

NRO controversy may break up PML-N-PPP coalition in Punjab

The serious differences cropped up over the controversial National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) between Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) might lead the parties to part their ways in Punjab, where they are coalition

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (November 02, 2009) and for Tuesday (November 03, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Barclays, JS Investments sign distribution agreement

Barclays, JS Investments sign distribution agreement

Barclays Bank PLC, Pakistan, one of the largest global banks, has signed a landmark distribution agreement with JS Investments Limited (JSIL), one of the leading asset management companies in Pakistan. Under the agreement, JS Income Fund (JS IF) and Unit

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Barclays, JS Investments sign distribution agreement

Barclays, JS Investments sign distribution agreement

Barclays Bank PLC, Pakistan, one of the largest global banks, has signed a landmark distribution agreement with JS Investments Limited (JSIL), one of the leading asset management companies in Pakistan. Under the agreement, JS Income Fund (JS IF) and Unit

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Minister seeks probe into delay in activating Smeda's training centre

Minister seeks probe into delay in activating Smeda's training centre

Sindh Minister for Commerce and Industries Rauf Siddiqui, expressing concern that Smeda's training centre was not activated despite the provision of million of rupees, has asked the FIA to initiate an enquiry into the matter. Presiding over a meeting of S

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Amended Pemra law criticised

Amended Pemra law criticised

The Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) bill 2008 reflects mala fide intent of the government and is designed to curb freedom of expression and control the free press in the country. Prominent journalist and security analyst Nasim Zehra said

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

CoAS calls on Prime Minister

CoAS calls on Prime Minister

Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani here at the PM House on Monday and briefed him about the on-going army action in South Waziristan. The meeting discussed matters relating to national securit

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Government striving for future of next generation: minister

Government striving for future of next generation: minister

Federal Minister for Population Welfare, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the government is paying special attention for the development and bright future of the next generation. In this regard, maximum funds will be released. Addressing a public gathe

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

LSE implements client level marketing system

LSE implements client level marketing system

The Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday has announced the successful implementation of the 'Client Level Marketing System. A spokesman of LSE has said that the client level marketing system would play a key role in managing risks and this system would y

Published 03 Nov, 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 Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Operation Rah-e-Nijat: huge cache of India-made weapons, medical equipment recovered

Operation Rah-e-Nijat: huge cache of India-made weapons, medical equipment recovered

Security forces on Monday recovered huge cache of India-made weapons, medical equipments and literature from the terrorists' dens during the on-going military operation 'Rah-e-Nijat' in South Waziristan.

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

'Only disease-resistant cotton should be cultivated'

'Only disease-resistant cotton should be cultivated'

Punjab Minister for Agriculture Malik Ahmad Ali Aulakh has said that cotton is a cash crop, therefore, only disease-resistant varieties of cotton should be cultivated for attaining maximum production and earning foreign exchange.

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

PPL net profit declines to Rs 4.974 billion in first quarter fiscal year 2010

PPL net profit declines to Rs 4.974 billion in first quarter fiscal year 2010

The profit after tax of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has declined to Rs 4.974 billion in the quarter ended September 30, 2009, as compared to Rs 7.766 billion earned in the corresponding quarter in 2008. The board of directors of the company in its me

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Karachi chemicals and dyes market rates

Karachi chemicals and dyes market rates

Chemicals and dyes market rates in rupees on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

PPL net profit declines to Rs 4.974 billion in first quarter fiscal year 2010

PPL net profit declines to Rs 4.974 billion in first quarter fiscal year 2010

The profit after tax of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has declined to Rs 4.974 billion in the quarter ended September 30, 2009, as compared to Rs 7.766 billion earned in the corresponding quarter in 2008. The board of directors of the company in its me

Published 03 Nov, 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 Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

SHC seeks details of medicines available at government medical centre

SHC seeks details of medicines available at government medical centre

A division bench of High Court of Sindh (SHC) comprising Justice Gulzar Ahmed and Justice Irfan Saadat Khan on Monday sought details of the medicines provided to the government medical centre established at Barrack no 4 of Sindh Secretariat.

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Rates of spices and other allied commodities

Rates of spices and other allied commodities

Rates of spices and other allied commodities in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Zardari for early completion of AJK projects

Zardari for early completion of AJK projects

President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday said the federal government gives special attention to the development of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and directed for early completion of all projects. Talking to AJK Prime Minister Raja Mohammad Farooq Haider at Aiw

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

PAL to compile book on intellectual aspects of Benazir Bhutto's personality

PAL to compile book on intellectual aspects of Benazir Bhutto's personality

Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) is compiling book "Shaheed Benazir Bhutto: Danishwar Aur Adeeb" (Shaheed Benazir Bhutto: Intellectual and Writer) to highlight literary and intellectual aspects of BB's personality. Chairman PAL, Fakhar Zaman in a briefin

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NRO bill to be tabled National Assembly during current week: Fouzia

NRO bill to be tabled National Assembly during current week: Fouzia

PPP Secretary Information Fouzia Wahab on Monday said the NRO bill would be tabled in the National Assembly during the current week, saying the ordinance carried very "useful" articles. Talking to journalists here at Parliament House, she said PPP had reg

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Thahim meets Prime Minister

Thahim meets Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday met Federal Minister for Local Government, former Justice Abdul Razzaq Thahim and discussed the working about his ministry.

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Inadequate curb ramps irk disabled persons

Inadequate curb ramps irk disabled persons

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) often does not erect necessary curb ramps to ensure that people with disabilities can move throughout the city in a safe and convenient manner. Ishaq Khan, a disabled boy told APP, that without the required curb ram

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

National Commodity Exchange Trading Summary

National Commodity Exchange Trading Summary

National Commodity Exchange Limited Trading Summary on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Raisani invites Rehman to visit Balochistan

Raisani invites Rehman to visit Balochistan

A delegation led by Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Muhammad Aslam Khan Raisani called on Minister for Interior Rehman Malik here on Monday and discussed various issues relating to the province. According to a press release issued here, they discussed la

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Pakistan Economic Indicators

Pakistan Economic Indicators

Pakistan Economic Indicators - November, 02 2009

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Reluctance to use overhead bridges across Expressway: pedestrians causing inconvenience to motorists

Reluctance to use overhead bridges across Expressway: pedestrians causing inconvenience to motorists

Most of the dwellers across the Islamabad Expressway are reluctant to use overhead bridges, especially erected to avoid any road mishap, causing inconvenience for motorists using the 8-9 km roadway. The pedestrians try to jump the road at once, which some

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks as at the close of business on October 24, 2009.

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Dr Asim's appeal to people

Dr Asim's appeal to people

Dr Asim Hussain, Chairman NRB, on Monday appealed to the people of Pakistan to help the government eradicate terrorism from the country. He applauded the armed forces for fighting against terrorists in South Waziristan terming the recent bomb blasts acros

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks as at the close of business on October 24, 2009.

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Checking industries' revenue: SAI, KATI to launch data collection campaign

Checking industries' revenue: SAI, KATI to launch data collection campaign

The SITE Association of Industry (SAI) and Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) decided on Monday to launch a data collection campaign to check the revenue earned by the industries, situated in SITE and KIA, and their contribution to the natio

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Ishrat-ul-Ibad's efforts lauded

Ishrat-ul-Ibad's efforts lauded

President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI) and former President of FPCCI, Tariq Sayeed has appreciated Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan, Governor of Sindh for his earnest efforts towards socio-economic development of the province and hoped those w

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Sugar shortage persists in retail markets of Karachi

Sugar shortage persists in retail markets of Karachi

Consumers are facing problem in getting sugar as scarcity of the sweetener persists in retail markets of Karachi amid its short supply from mills, traders complained on Monday.

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Increase in raw cotton price pushed up yarn prices: APTMA

Increase in raw cotton price pushed up yarn prices: APTMA

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has claimed that yarn prices in domestic market increased as a consequence of increase in price of raw cotton, adding government's intervention in market mechanism would put negative impact on the spinning in

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (November 02, 2009).

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Sugar sale to domestic consumers: Punjab government taking measures to ensure price of Rs 40 per kg: Nadeem

Sugar sale to domestic consumers: Punjab government taking measures to ensure price of Rs 40 per kg: Nadeem

Punjab Food Minister Malik Nadeem Kamran has said that the provincial government is taking all out steps to ensure supply of 30 percent production of the sugar mills to the domestic consumers at Rs 40 per kilograms while rest of the 70 percent is being su

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

THE RUPEE: dollar selling at 84.10

THE RUPEE: dollar selling at 84.10

The rupee did not move sharply against dollar on the interbank market on Monday for buying and selling at 83.70 and 83.74.On the open market it crossed 84 mark at 84.10 for selling, dealers said. The rupee managed to retain its weekend levels versus the g

Published 03 Nov, 2009 12:00am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 25	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 25	277.73
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 26	153.83
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 26	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Nov 26	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 25	5,987.37
Nasdaq / Nov 25	18,054.84
Dow Jones / Nov 25	44,736.57
India Sensex / Nov 26	80,083.15
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 26	38,266.61
Hang Seng / Nov 26	19,174.25
FTSE 100 / Nov 26	8,253.38
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 26	19,284.47

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 25	244,860.20
Petrol/Litre / Nov 26	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 26	69.17
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 26	17,685
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 26	2,623.04
Diesel/Litre / Nov 26	255.14

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Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.86 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	610 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	74.39 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	122.01 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	998.48 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.86 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	610 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	74.39 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	122.01 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	998.48 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.42 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Hascol Petrol / Nov 26 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	64,823,622 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 26 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	48,065,578 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 26 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	40,919,425 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 26 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	33,547,707 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 26 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	32,092,012 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 26 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	30,420,168 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 26 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	22,823,492 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 26 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,014,784 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 26 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	19,695,105 ▲ 0.00

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