News Archives for Print - 2009-11-18

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Government to deal with foreign elements with an iron hand: Gilani tells Jirga of Mehsud tribes

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Tuesday that a handful of foreign elements were trying to disrupt peace in the country and the government would control them with an iron hand. Addressing a tribal Jirga of the Mehsud tribes from Waziristan a

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

'Media campaign': Zardari prods information corps

President Zardari on Tuesday directed PPP information secretaries to effectively counter what he said 'media campaign' against him. Chairing a meeting of PPP's district information secretaries from across the country held at Awan-e-Sadr, President Zardari

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Zardari approves extension of Anti-terrorism Ordinance 2009

President Asif Ali Zardari, on the advice of the Prime Minister, approved the extension of the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance 2009 to Provincial Administered Tribal Areas (Pata) of NWFP in terms of Article 247 of the Constitution. The spokesperson t

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Taliban blow up girls' school

Taliban militants blew up a girls' school in Khyber district on Tuesday, the third such attack in the tribal region bordering Afghanistan so far this month, officials said. An intelligence official in the area said Taliban attacked the government-run scho

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Israel, Turkey hold first joint military drill since row

Israel and Turkey have held a joint military drill in Ankara, an official said Tuesday, the first such co-operation since Turkey excluded Israel from an October exercise, sparking a diplomatic row. Israeli and Turkish army units conducted a joint search a

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Stamp out bank secrecy, corruption watchdog says

Graft watchdog Transparency International hit out at rich countries over shady banking practices on Tuesday as it published its annual rankings naming and shaming the world's most corrupt nations. The group slammed developed countries that are otherwise r

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NJLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

NJLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Contribution to R&D fund: cellphone companies to pay 0.5 percent of gross revenue

The government has decided to make it mandatory for cellular phone companies to contribute 0.5 percent of their gross revenue as research and development (R&D) fund as is already being contributed by the fixed line companies like Pakistan Telecommunicatio

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NJLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

NJLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Contribution to R&D fund: cellphone companies to pay 0.5 percent of gross revenue

The government has decided to make it mandatory for cellular phone companies to contribute 0.5 percent of their gross revenue as research and development (R&D) fund as is already being contributed by the fixed line companies like Pakistan Telecommunicatio

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NJLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

NJLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Contribution to R&D fund: cellphone companies to pay 0.5 percent of gross revenue

The government has decided to make it mandatory for cellular phone companies to contribute 0.5 percent of their gross revenue as research and development (R&D) fund as is already being contributed by the fixed line companies like Pakistan Telecommunicatio

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

SBP may cut rate by 50-100 basis points: monetary policy on November 24

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely to cut policy rate by 50-100 basis points (bps) as the inflation has shrunk to single digit after a gap of 22 months, sources in the banking industry told Business Recorder on Tuesday. They said the declin

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

SBP may cut rate by 50-100 basis points: monetary policy on November 24

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely to cut policy rate by 50-100 basis points (bps) as the inflation has shrunk to single digit after a gap of 22 months, sources in the banking industry told Business Recorder on Tuesday. They said the declin

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

SBP may cut rate by 50-100 basis points: monetary policy on November 24

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely to cut policy rate by 50-100 basis points (bps) as the inflation has shrunk to single digit after a gap of 22 months, sources in the banking industry told Business Recorder on Tuesday. They said the declin

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Eid-ul-Azha on November 28

The new Zilhij moon will be sighted today (Wednesday), according to astronomical parameters. Therefore, Zilhij One, 1430 AH will fall tomorrow (Thursday). The moon crossed the conjunction line yesterday (Tuesday) at 0014 Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Eid-ul-Azha on November 28

The new Zilhij moon will be sighted today (Wednesday), according to astronomical parameters. Therefore, Zilhij One, 1430 AH will fall tomorrow (Thursday). The moon crossed the conjunction line yesterday (Tuesday) at 0014 Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

MoI to negotiate revised BIT with Germany

The Ministry of Investment is to negotiate ''revised'' Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with Germany and an agreement on promotion of and protection of investment in Zimbabwe, official sources told Business Recorder. Sources said that first BIT of

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

MoI to negotiate revised BIT with Germany

The Ministry of Investment is to negotiate 'revised' Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with Germany and an agreement on promotion of and protection of investment in Zimbabwe, official sources told Business Recorder. Sources said that first BIT of t

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

MoI to negotiate revised BIT with Germany

The Ministry of Investment is to negotiate 'revised' Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with Germany and an agreement on promotion of and protection of investment in Zimbabwe, official sources told Business Recorder. Sources said that first BIT of t

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

BRIndex30 sheds 100.79 points

On Tuesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,133.20 points, and closed at 8,032.41 points with a net negative change of -100.79 points and percentage change of -1.24. It experienced intra-day high of 8,182.41 and low of 8,010.76 points. The volume of BRIndex30 w

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Tuesday (November 17, 2009)

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

BRIndex30 sheds 100.79 points

On Tuesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,133.20 points, and closed at 8,032.41 points with a net negative change of -100.79 points and percentage change of -1.24. It experienced intra-day high of 8,182.41 and low of 8,010.76 points. The volume of BRIndex30 w

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Tuesday (November 17, 2009)

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

KSE index loses 99.33 points

The KSE-100 index on Tuesday lost 99.33 points to close at 9,204.98 points despite foreign investors'' interest, mainly due to heavy selling by local players. The market opened on a positive note and remained volatile throughout the day with the index osc

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Tuesday (November 17, 2009)

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

KSE index loses 99.33 points

The KSE-100 index on Tuesday lost 99.33 points to close at 9,204.98 points despite foreign investors' interest, mainly due to heavy selling by local players. The market opened on a positive note and remained volatile throughout the day with the index osci

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

KSE index loses 99.33 points

The KSE-100 index on Tuesday lost 99.33 points to close at 9,204.98 points despite foreign investors' interest, mainly due to heavy selling by local players. The market opened on a positive note and remained volatile throughout the day with the index osci

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Cases against Zardari: two pending 'infructuous' pleas disposed of

The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of as withdrawn two pending appeals in the cases of President Asif Ali Zardari after it was brought into its notice that the appeals, pending since 1999, had become infructuous as the cases had already been decided in

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Cases against Zardari: two pending 'infructuous' pleas disposed of

The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of as withdrawn two pending appeals in the cases of President Asif Ali Zardari after it was brought into its notice that the appeals, pending since 1999, had become infructuous as the cases had already been decided in

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Pakistan ranked 42nd 'most corrupt country'

Pakistan has been ranked as 42nd most corrupt country, among 180 countries ranked by the 'Transparency International Corruptions Perceptions Index (CPI) 2009' released here on Tuesday. Pakistan is followed by Bangladesh and India. New Zealand has been ran

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Pakistan ranked 42nd 'most corrupt country'

Pakistan has been ranked as 42nd most corrupt country, among 180 countries ranked by the 'Transparency International Corruptions Perceptions Index (CPI) 2009' released here on Tuesday. Pakistan is followed by Bangladesh and India. New Zealand has been ran

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NFC meeting: NWFP withdraws boycott decision

The NWFP government on Tuesday withdrew its decision to boycott the two-day National Finance Commission (NFC) meeting being held in Karachi from Wednesday. Unhappy with the delay in the payment of Rs 10 billion, announced by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gil

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

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

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NFC meeting: NWFP withdraws boycott decision

The NWFP government on Tuesday withdrew its decision to boycott the two-day National Finance Commission (NFC) meeting being held in Karachi from Wednesday. Unhappy with the delay in the payment of Rs 10 billion, announced by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gil

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

NFC meeting: NWFP withdraws boycott decision

The NWFP government on Tuesday withdrew its decision to boycott the two-day National Finance Commission (NFC) meeting being held in Karachi from Wednesday. Unhappy with the delay in the payment of Rs 10 billion, announced by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gil

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

''Protesters causing harm to bank''s image''

MCB Staff Union of Pakistan on Tuesday claimed that Shaheed Usman Ghani Group had nothing to do with the MCB CBA. Addressing a press conference at Karachi Press Club on Tuesday, President MCB Staff Union of Pakistan (CBA) Riyafat Khan Jadoon and Secretary

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

'Protesters causing harm to bank's image'

MCB Staff Union of Pakistan on Tuesday claimed that Shaheed Usman Ghani Group had nothing to do with the MCB CBA. Addressing a press conference at Karachi Press Club on Tuesday, President MCB Staff Union of Pakistan (CBA) Riyafat Khan Jadoon and Secretary

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

'Protesters causing harm to bank's image'

MCB Staff Union of Pakistan on Tuesday claimed that Shaheed Usman Ghani Group had nothing to do with the MCB CBA. Addressing a press conference at Karachi Press Club on Tuesday, President MCB Staff Union of Pakistan (CBA) Riyafat Khan Jadoon and Secretary

Published 18 Nov, 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 Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Senior Taliban will play role in government: UK

Ending the war in Afghanistan will include senior Taliban commanders sitting in government in Kabul, Britain's foreign secretary said Tuesday. David Miliband also told a meeting of Nato's parliamentary assembly that military action must be accompanied by

Published 18 Nov, 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 Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Senior Taliban will play role in government: UK

Ending the war in Afghanistan will include senior Taliban commanders sitting in government in Kabul, Britain's foreign secretary said Tuesday. David Miliband also told a meeting of Nato's parliamentary assembly that military action must be accompanied by

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Acquisition of RBS operations: MCB moves Supreme Court against SBP

The MCB Bank on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court of Pakistan against the State Bank of Pakistan for the latter''s refusal to grant regulatory approval to its acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland''s local operations. The MCB Bank, after it obtained the for

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Acquisition of RBS operations: MCB moves Supreme Court against SBP

The MCB Bank on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court of Pakistan against the State Bank of Pakistan for the latter's refusal to grant regulatory approval to its acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland's local operations. The MCB Bank, after it obtained the forma

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Acquisition of RBS operations: MCB moves Supreme Court against SBP

The MCB Bank on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court of Pakistan against the State Bank of Pakistan for the latter's refusal to grant regulatory approval to its acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland's local operations. The MCB Bank, after it obtained the forma

Published 18 Nov, 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 Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

FIPP being merged into new ''Investment Policy 2010-15''

To attract portfolio investment in Pakistan, the government is merging the Foreign Investment Promotion Policy (FIPP) into the upcoming ''Investment Policy 2010-15''. Sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday that as the capital market development

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

FIPP being merged into new 'Investment Policy 2010-15'

To attract portfolio investment in Pakistan, the government is merging the Foreign Investment Promotion Policy (FIPP) into the upcoming 'Investment Policy 2010-15'. Sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday that as the capital market development is

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

FIPP being merged into new 'Investment Policy 2010-15'

To attract portfolio investment in Pakistan, the government is merging the Foreign Investment Promotion Policy (FIPP) into the upcoming 'Investment Policy 2010-15'. Sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday that as the capital market development is

Published 18 Nov, 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 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

SMEs Development Bill submitted for Cabinet approval

The Ministry of Industries and Production has submitted the flawed Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Development Bill 2009 to the Cabinet for approval, in principle, as other Ministries have expressed disagreement with some of the recommendations of the

Published 18 Nov, 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 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

SMEs Development Bill submitted for Cabinet approval

The Ministry of Industries and Production has submitted the flawed Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Development Bill 2009 to the Cabinet for approval, in principle, as other Ministries have expressed disagreement with some of the recommendations of the

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2009).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

SMEs Development Bill submitted for Cabinet approval

The Ministry of Industries and Production has submitted the flawed Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Development Bill 2009 to the Cabinet for approval, in principle, as other Ministries have expressed disagreement with some of the recommendations of the

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

New York cotton

Monday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Main Taliban bases seized

Forces have captured most of the main Taliban bases in their offensive in South Waziristan and will soon fan out into the rugged countryside to hunt for militants there, commanders said on Tuesday. Soldiers have advanced faster than expected in their mont

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

New York cotton

Monday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Main Taliban bases seized

Forces have captured most of the main Taliban bases in their offensive in South Waziristan and will soon fan out into the rugged countryside to hunt for militants there, commanders said on Tuesday. Soldiers have advanced faster than expected in their mont

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Aaj TV - Wednesday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Israel okays new east Jerusalem homes dismaying US

Israel gave approval on Tuesday for the construction of hundreds of new housing units in annexed Arab east Jerusalem, drawing Western criticism as it drove another stake into troubled Middle East peace efforts.

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

The Omani Centre for Investment Promotion and Export Development

The Sultanate of Oman, one of the most progressive countries in the Middle East, has achieved remarkable growth in all sectors of economy during the past years and is well on its course for excellent growth. Though oil remains single most important source

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Israel okays new east Jerusalem homes dismaying US

Israel gave approval on Tuesday for the construction of hundreds of new housing units in annexed Arab east Jerusalem, drawing Western criticism as it drove another stake into troubled Middle East peace efforts.

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Message from Consul General in Karachi

At the outset, I am pleased to express my best congratulations and felicitations to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said on the occasion of the 39th National Day. I further take this opportunity to present my best compliments to the Government and the peopl

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Decision regarding Eid-ul-Azha: 'NWFP government to follow Qasim mosque lead'

The ANP led government once again decided to follow the local moon sighting committee of Masjid Qasim Ali Khan and observe Eid-ul-Azha according to witnesses at the historical mosque irrespective of the central moon sighting committee's decision in this r

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 142,524 tonnes of cargo including 94,565 tonnes import and 47,959 tonnes export cargo including 5,779 empty and loaded containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Tuesday. The cargo comprised of 108,797 tonnes dry carg

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Decision regarding Eid-ul-Azha: 'NWFP government to follow Qasim mosque lead'

The ANP led government once again decided to follow the local moon sighting committee of Masjid Qasim Ali Khan and observe Eid-ul-Azha according to witnesses at the historical mosque irrespective of the central moon sighting committee's decision in this r

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Vietnam coffee sales slow

Coffee sales in Vietnam slowed in the past week as farmers held back fresh beans from the ongoing harvest to put pressure on domestic prices, dealers said on Tuesday. Quotations for robusta beans in Buon Ma Thuot, the capital of top coffee-growing provinc

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

CIMB, Standard to invest in port, wind farm

A private equity firm owned by South Africa''''s Standard Bank and Malaysia''''s CIMB, which hopes to double assets to over $1 billion by early 2011 by launching a new Southeast Asia fund and growing its existing Islamic fund, is looking at investment in

Published 18 Nov, 2009 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 25	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 25	277.73
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 25	154.29
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 25	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 25	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 25	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 22	5,969.34
Nasdaq / Nov 22	18,003.65
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,262.08
Dow Jones / Nov 22	44,296.51
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,322.59
France CAC40 / Nov 22	7,255.01
India Sensex / Nov 25	80,331.40
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 25	38,933.62

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 25	70.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 25	17,685
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 25	2,664.27
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 25	71.20
Petrol/Litre / Nov 26	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 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)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 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)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 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)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 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)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 26 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 26 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 26 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 26 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 26 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 26 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 26 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 26 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 26 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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