News Archives for Print - 2009-12-20 - Business Recorder

AGL 39.58 ▼ -0.42 (-1.05%)

AIRLINK 131.22 ▲ 2.16 (1.67%)

BOP 6.81 ▲ 0.06 (0.89%)

CNERGY 4.71 ▲ 0.22 (4.9%)

DCL 8.44 ▼ -0.11 (-1.29%)

DFML 41.47 ▲ 0.65 (1.59%)

DGKC 82.09 ▲ 1.13 (1.4%)

FCCL 33.10 ▲ 0.33 (1.01%)

FFBL 72.87 ▼ -1.56 (-2.1%)

FFL 12.26 ▲ 0.52 (4.43%)

HUBC 110.74 ▲ 1.16 (1.06%)

HUMNL 14.51 ▲ 0.76 (5.53%)

KEL 5.19 ▼ -0.12 (-2.26%)

KOSM 7.61 ▼ -0.11 (-1.42%)

MLCF 38.90 ▲ 0.30 (0.78%)

NBP 64.01 ▲ 0.50 (0.79%)

OGDC 192.82 ▼ -1.87 (-0.96%)

PAEL 25.68 ▼ -0.03 (-0.12%)

PIBTL 7.34 ▼ -0.05 (-0.68%)

PPL 154.07 ▼ -1.38 (-0.89%)

PRL 25.83 ▲ 0.04 (0.16%)

PTC 17.81 ▲ 0.31 (1.77%)

SEARL 82.30 ▲ 3.65 (4.64%)

TELE 7.76 ▼ -0.10 (-1.27%)

TOMCL 33.46 ▼ -0.27 (-0.8%)

TPLP 8.49 ▲ 0.09 (1.07%)

TREET 16.62 ▲ 0.35 (2.15%)

TRG 57.40 ▼ -0.82 (-1.41%)

UNITY 27.51 ▲ 0.02 (0.07%)

WTL 1.37 ▼ -0.02 (-1.44%)

BR100 10,504 59.3 (0.57%)

BR30 31,226 36.9 (0.12%)

KSE100 98,080 281.6 (0.29%)

KSE30 30,559 78 (0.26%)

اردو

Nov 26, 2024 اردو ► PRINT EDITION ► BR MARKETS ► Dollar to PKR ►

Print - 2009-12-20

Expressing solidarity with Zardari: PPP Punjab to hold meeting on December 21

Expressing solidarity with Zardari: PPP Punjab to hold meeting on December 21

President Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab Rana Aftab Ahmed Khan has convened a meeting of provincial hierarchy on December 21 to express solidarity with the party's Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari. The meeting will be held at the provincial headquarter o

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Babar submits surety bonds after being granted bail

Babar submits surety bonds after being granted bail

Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Babar Awan on Friday submitted two surety bonds amounting to Rs 100,000 each at a local court after being granted bail and cancellation of his arrest warrant. According to details, owner of a

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Demolishing illegal constructions: LDA pre-qualifies 18 private firms

Demolishing illegal constructions: LDA pre-qualifies 18 private firms

The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has pre-qualified 18 private firms for accelerating its ongoing drive against illegally constructed commercial plazas as well as removing alterations made in such premises, in violation of the approved building plans

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Funds' lapse due to non-provision of information: senate body orders to conduct probe

Funds' lapse due to non-provision of information: senate body orders to conduct probe

Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges Saturday ordered a probe into non-provision of requisite information/papers by the provincial governments of Sindh and Balochistan to the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development.

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

PAF gets force-multiplier capability

PAF gets force-multiplier capability

The first Air-to-Air Refueler aircraft of Pakistan Air Force out of total four has arrived on an operational Air Base of the country, a spokesman of PAF here on Saturday said. In a press statement the spokesman said, the delivery of remaining three Refuel

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

If Prime Minister tries to protect Zardari, government won't survive: Imran

If Prime Minister tries to protect Zardari, government won't survive: Imran

Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has warned that if Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani tries to protect President Asif Ali Zardari on National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), his government would not survive. He expressed these views while

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

NDMA discusses operationalisation of DDMAs

NDMA discusses operationalisation of DDMAs

National Disaster Management Authority held a one-day meeting here on Saturday to discuss the operationalisation of District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) in high-risk districts of the country. District Co-ordination Officers (DCOs) of the nine

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Christmas celebrations: candle light carol service on December 20

Christmas celebrations: candle light carol service on December 20

Cathedral Church will hold a candle light carol service on Sunday, December 20 (today). The service dedicated to Christmas celebrations will be held at 6:00 pm, said a press release. Another special program for Christmas festivities will be arranged for c

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Commissioning ceremony of F-22P frigate held in Shanghai

Commissioning ceremony of F-22P frigate held in Shanghai

Commissioning of F-22P frigate for Pakistan - PNS Shamsheer - was held on Saturday at Shanghai, China, where Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nauman Bashir was the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, Admiral Nauman said "Pak-China friendship is deep rooted

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Curb on yarn exports: value-added sector accuses spinners of pressurising ministry

Curb on yarn exports: value-added sector accuses spinners of pressurising ministry

Frustrated value-added sector has started playing below the belt by alleging the spinners of greasing the palms of the Ministry of Textile to avoid early implementation of quota restriction on exports of cotton yarn. Requesting anonymity, well-placed sour

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Curb on yarn exports: value-added sector accuses spinners of pressurising ministry

Curb on yarn exports: value-added sector accuses spinners of pressurising ministry

Frustrated value-added sector has started playing below the belt by alleging the spinners of greasing the palms of the Ministry of Textile to avoid early implementation of quota restriction on exports of cotton yarn. Requesting anonymity, well-placed sour

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Curb on yarn exports: value-added sector accuses spinners of pressurising ministry

Curb on yarn exports: value-added sector accuses spinners of pressurising ministry

Frustrated value-added sector has started playing below the belt by alleging the spinners of greasing the palms of the Ministry of Textile to avoid early implementation of quota restriction on exports of cotton yarn. Requesting anonymity, well-placed sour

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

ADB decides to streamline 'Country Partnership Strategies'

ADB decides to streamline 'Country Partnership Strategies'

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has decided to streamline "Country Partnership Strategies (CPS)", which will present a crisper statement of each ADB-DMC strategic partnership, improve preparation to minimise costs, and make the process less time consuming.

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Five new LSE member-directors elected

Five new LSE member-directors elected

The Lahore Stock Exchange members on Saturday elected five Member Directors for the year 2010. There were nine contestants in the election for which 103 members polled their votes. Those who were declared elected include Umar Khalil Malik (59 votes), Muha

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Five new LSE member-directors elected

Five new LSE member-directors elected

The Lahore Stock Exchange members on Saturday elected five Member Directors for the year 2010. There were nine contestants in the election for which 103 members polled their votes. Those who were declared elected include Umar Khalil Malik (59 votes), Muha

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Five new LSE member-directors elected

Five new LSE member-directors elected

The Lahore Stock Exchange members on Saturday elected five Member Directors for the year 2010. There were nine contestants in the election for which 103 members polled their votes. Those who were declared elected include Umar Khalil Malik (59 votes), Muha

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

''Garment City'' project approved by government

''Garment City'' project approved by government

Sindh Chief Minister has approved in principle the establishment of a Garment City in Hyderabad and allowed allocation of Rs 100 million for feasibility preparation. Chairing a departmental meeting on Saturday, Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce s

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

'Garment City' project approved by government

'Garment City' project approved by government

Sindh Chief Minister has approved in principle the establishment of a Garment City in Hyderabad and allowed allocation of Rs 100 million for feasibility preparation. Chairing a departmental meeting on Saturday, Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce s

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

'Garment City' project approved by government

'Garment City' project approved by government

Sindh Chief Minister has approved in principle the establishment of a Garment City in Hyderabad and allowed allocation of Rs 100 million for feasibility preparation. Chairing a departmental meeting on Saturday, Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce s

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Supreme Court decision: Makro responds

Supreme Court decision: Makro responds

Makro-Habib Pakistan Ltd (MHPL) has always respected the laws of the country and thus any ruling of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The media has reported that the Supreme Court has cancelled the action of the Ministry of Defence of granting a 90-year leas

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Supreme Court decision: Makro responds

Supreme Court decision: Makro responds

Makro-Habib Pakistan Ltd (MHPL) has always respected the laws of the country and thus any ruling of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The media has reported that the Supreme Court has cancelled the action of the Ministry of Defence of granting a 90-year leas

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Supreme Court decision: Makro responds

Supreme Court decision: Makro responds

Makro-Habib Pakistan Ltd (MHPL) has always respected the laws of the country and thus any ruling of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The media has reported that the Supreme Court has cancelled the action of the Ministry of Defence of granting a 90-year leas

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

KSE recomposes KMI-30 Index

KSE recomposes KMI-30 Index

The Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited has recomposed KSE Meezan 30 Index to take effect from December 21, 2009. According to KSE, seven companies, namely Attock Cement Pakistan, D G Khan Cement, Fauji Fertiliser (BQ), Kohinoor Energy, Packages, S

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

KSE recomposes KMI-30 Index

KSE recomposes KMI-30 Index

The Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited has recomposed KSE Meezan 30 Index to take effect from December 21, 2009. According to KSE, seven companies, namely Attock Cement Pakistan, D G Khan Cement, Fauji Fertiliser (BQ), Kohinoor Energy, Packages, S

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

KSE recomposes KMI-30 Index

KSE recomposes KMI-30 Index

The Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited has recomposed KSE Meezan 30 Index to take effect from December 21, 2009. According to KSE, seven companies, namely Attock Cement Pakistan, D G Khan Cement, Fauji Fertiliser (BQ), Kohinoor Energy, Packages, S

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (December 19, 2009) and the forecast for Sunday (December 20, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Former Yugoslav republics fete visa-free travel to Europe

Former Yugoslav republics fete visa-free travel to Europe

Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro Saturday feted the abolition of European visa restrictions for citizens after almost 18 years as a return of the Balkans to the continent. "So it works! Serbian citizens can really cross the border without visas," said Ser

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

IMF approves $31 million for Seychelles to boost reforms

IMF approves $31 million for Seychelles to boost reforms

The Seychelles government said on Saturday a new $31 million loan from the International Monetary Fund would support a second wave of reforms on the heavily indebted Indian Ocean archipelago. IMF approved the loan in the early hours of Saturday and cancel

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Bolivian student crowned 'Mister International' in Taiwan

Bolivian student crowned 'Mister International' in Taiwan

A Bolivian student beat off heart throbs from around the world to win an international male beauty pageant in Taiwan on Saturday. Bruno Kettels, 20, won out against 30 other hopefuls to take the Mister International crown. Kettels, an engineering major, w

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Qadirpur gasfield: installation of compressors may cost OGDCL $38 million more

Qadirpur gasfield: installation of compressors may cost OGDCL $38 million more

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), which has been forced to install compressors as an interim arrangement due to the litigation with the Chinese company for the compression project at Qadirpur gasfield, is expected to cost an additional

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (December 19, 2009) and for Sunday (December 20, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Qadirpur gasfield: installation of compressors may cost OGDCL $38 million more

Qadirpur gasfield: installation of compressors may cost OGDCL $38 million more

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), which has been forced to install compressors as an interim arrangement due to the litigation with the Chinese company for the compression project at Qadirpur gasfield, is expected to cost an additional

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Qadirpur gasfield: installation of compressors may cost OGDCL $38 million more

Qadirpur gasfield: installation of compressors may cost OGDCL $38 million more

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), which has been forced to install compressors as an interim arrangement due to the litigation with the Chinese company for the compression project at Qadirpur gasfield, is expected to cost an additional

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Two Thar coal schemes taken back from MoWP

Two Thar coal schemes taken back from MoWP

The Sindh government has succeeded in taking back two schemes from the Ministry of Water and Power, it is learnt. According to sources, the Planning Commission had asked the Ministry of Water and Power to execute two schemes--''construction of new process

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Two Thar coal schemes taken back from MoWP

Two Thar coal schemes taken back from MoWP

The Sindh government has succeeded in taking back two schemes from the Ministry of Water and Power, it is learnt. According to sources, the Planning Commission had asked the Ministry of Water and Power to execute two schemes--'construction of new processi

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Two Thar coal schemes taken back from MoWP

Two Thar coal schemes taken back from MoWP

The Sindh government has succeeded in taking back two schemes from the Ministry of Water and Power, it is learnt. According to sources, the Planning Commission had asked the Ministry of Water and Power to execute two schemes--'construction of new processi

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

ST arrears recovery plan: strict performance benchmarks set for LTUs and RTOs

ST arrears recovery plan: strict performance benchmarks set for LTUs and RTOs

The Federal Board of Revenue has set strict performance benchmarks for Director Generals of Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) for recovery of billions of rupees sales tax arrears under the ''Sales Tax and Federal Excise Arrears R

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

ST arrears recovery plan: strict performance benchmarks set for LTUs and RTOs

ST arrears recovery plan: strict performance benchmarks set for LTUs and RTOs

The Federal Board of Revenue has set strict performance benchmarks for Director Generals of Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) for recovery of billions of rupees sales tax arrears under the 'Sales Tax and Federal Excise Arrears Re

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

ST arrears recovery plan: strict performance benchmarks set for LTUs and RTOs

ST arrears recovery plan: strict performance benchmarks set for LTUs and RTOs

The Federal Board of Revenue has set strict performance benchmarks for Director Generals of Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) for recovery of billions of rupees sales tax arrears under the 'Sales Tax and Federal Excise Arrears Re

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

NAB courts facing shortage of special prosecutors

NAB courts facing shortage of special prosecutors

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Criminal Prosecution Services Department Sindh Circle is finding it extremely difficult to resuscitate the corruption cases due to an acute shortage of special prosecutors. Sources in Criminal Prosecution Services

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

NAB courts facing shortage of special prosecutors

NAB courts facing shortage of special prosecutors

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Criminal Prosecution Services Department Sindh Circle is finding it extremely difficult to resuscitate the corruption cases due to an acute shortage of special prosecutors. Sources in Criminal Prosecution Services

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Karachi chemicals and dyes market rates

Karachi chemicals and dyes market rates

Chemicals and dyes market rates in rupees on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

CJP constitutes one bench for next week

CJP constitutes one bench for next week

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has constituted one bench for the next week starting from December 21 here at the Principal Seat to hear a number of cases. The single bench includes the Chief Justice, Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali and

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Conviction/acquittal under NRO: three-member Supreme Court bench to hear NAB appeals

Conviction/acquittal under NRO: three-member Supreme Court bench to hear NAB appeals

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday constituted a three-member bench to commence hearing of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) appeals regarding conviction and acquittal under National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) from December 21 (Mo

Published 20 Dec, 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 Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Conviction/acquittal under NRO: three-member Supreme Court bench to hear NAB appeals

Conviction/acquittal under NRO: three-member Supreme Court bench to hear NAB appeals

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday constituted a three-member bench to commence hearing of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) appeals regarding conviction and acquittal under National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) from December 21 (Mo

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

ATT promoting unfair trade, illegal money transfer

ATT promoting unfair trade, illegal money transfer

The Afghan Transit Trade (ATT), which was started to facilitate the troubled nation, has given rise to unfair trade and illegal transfer of foreign exchange in Pakistan. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that ATT is the main cause of unfai

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

ATT promoting unfair trade, illegal money transfer

ATT promoting unfair trade, illegal money transfer

The Afghan Transit Trade (ATT), which was started to facilitate the troubled nation, has given rise to unfair trade and illegal transfer of foreign exchange in Pakistan. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that ATT is the main cause of unfai

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

ATT promoting unfair trade, illegal money transfer

ATT promoting unfair trade, illegal money transfer

The Afghan Transit Trade (ATT), which was started to facilitate the troubled nation, has given rise to unfair trade and illegal transfer of foreign exchange in Pakistan. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that ATT is the main cause of unfai

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Diversion of Mari gas to Fatima Fertiliser: government urged to save Guddu TPS from closure

Diversion of Mari gas to Fatima Fertiliser: government urged to save Guddu TPS from closure

Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has urged the Federal government to allocate gas for thermal power station (TPS), Guddu, from Kandhkot and Mari deep fields in lieu of 110 mmcfd Mari gas to avoid forced shut downs, official sources told Business

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Diversion of Mari gas to Fatima Fertiliser: government urged to save Guddu TPS from closure

Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has urged the Federal government to allocate gas for thermal power station (TPS), Guddu, from Kandhkot and Mari deep fields in lieu of 110 mmcfd Mari gas to avoid forced shut downs, official sources told Business
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Diversion of Mari gas to Fatima Fertiliser: government urged to save Guddu TPS from closure

Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has urged the Federal government to allocate gas for thermal power station (TPS), Guddu, from Kandhkot and Mari deep fields in lieu of 110 mmcfd Mari gas to avoid forced shut downs, official sources told Business
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Stern warning to tax evaders: ''FBR can freeze bank accounts

Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Sohail Ahmed on Saturday categorically declared that the FBR has decided to exercise three options to deal with tax evaders ie freezing bank accounts, auctioning movable/immovable property and arrest particularly non-file
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Stern warning to tax evaders: 'FBR can freeze bank accounts

Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Sohail Ahmed on Saturday categorically declared that the FBR has decided to exercise three options to deal with tax evaders ie freezing bank accounts, auctioning movable/immovable property and arrest particularly non-file
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Stern warning to tax evaders: 'FBR can freeze bank accounts

Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Sohail Ahmed on Saturday categorically declared that the FBR has decided to exercise three options to deal with tax evaders ie freezing bank accounts, auctioning movable/immovable property and arrest particularly non-file
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

US Senate approves $636 billion military spending bill

The US Senate approved a $636 billion military spending bill on Saturday that funds the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and also includes money to extend jobless aid and Medicare payment rates for two months. By a vote of 88-10, the Senate approved the bill
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

US Senate approves $636 billion military spending bill

The US Senate approved a $636 billion military spending bill on Saturday that funds the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and also includes money to extend jobless aid and Medicare payment rates for two months. By a vote of 88-10, the Senate approved the bill
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

NWFP spinners offer supply of yarn to Faisalabad

Chairman, All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), NWFP, Afan Aziz has dispelled the impression of non-availability of cotton yarn in the local market, saying that sufficient stock of the commodity was available with the spinning industry of the co
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

NWFP spinners offer supply of yarn to Faisalabad

Chairman, All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), NWFP, Afan Aziz has dispelled the impression of non-availability of cotton yarn in the local market, saying that sufficient stock of the commodity was available with the spinning industry of the co
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

THE RUPEE: dollar recovers

Declining trend was seen on the currency market on Saturday as strong buying of dollars forced the rupee to give up its overnight gains in terms of the US currency, dealers said. On the interbank market the rupee lost 15 paisa against dollar for buying an
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

NWFP spinners offer supply of yarn to Faisalabad

Chairman, All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), NWFP, Afan Aziz has dispelled the impression of non-availability of cotton yarn in the local market, saying that sufficient stock of the commodity was available with the spinning industry of the co
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

THE RUPEE: dollar recovers

Declining trend was seen on the currency market on Saturday as strong buying of dollars forced the rupee to give up its overnight gains in terms of the US currency, dealers said. On the interbank market the rupee lost 15 paisa against dollar for buying an
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Faran elected KPC president

Muhammad Imtiaz Khan Faran of 'The Democrats' was elected President of Karachi Press Club in the KPC elections 2010, held here on Saturday. It was a landslide victory for 'The Democrats', who bagged all the seats for office-bearers. Faran secured 429 vote
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Faran elected KPC president

Muhammad Imtiaz Khan Faran of 'The Democrats' was elected President of Karachi Press Club in the KPC elections 2010, held here on Saturday. It was a landslide victory for 'The Democrats', who bagged all the seats for office-bearers. Faran secured 429 vote
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Afghanistan unveils new cabinet, technocrats stay

Afghan President Hamid Karzai plans to keep most of his top technocrat ministers favoured by the West in a new cabinet presented to parliament on Saturday, a list the government said included efficient and effective figures. Western diplomats have general
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Afghanistan unveils new cabinet, technocrats stay

Afghan President Hamid Karzai plans to keep most of his top technocrat ministers favoured by the West in a new cabinet presented to parliament on Saturday, a list the government said included efficient and effective figures. Western diplomats have general
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Taxpayers advised not to respond to illegal notices

Taxpayers should not respond to illegal notices of the Regional Tax Office (RTO), Islamabad where sales tax record has been demanded for external audit of the Directorate of Revenue Receipt Audit (DRRA). A senior FBR official told Business Recorder on Sat
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Taxpayers advised not to respond to illegal notices

Taxpayers should not respond to illegal notices of the Regional Tax Office (RTO), Islamabad where sales tax record has been demanded for external audit of the Directorate of Revenue Receipt Audit (DRRA). A senior FBR official told Business Recorder on Sat
Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (December 19, 2009).

Published 20 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

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

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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

Markets →

Most Popular

Today

Yesterday

Past 3 Days

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

KSE-100 settles above 98,000 for the first time as buying rally continues

Gold price per tola falls Rs4,300 in Pakistan

Prosecution of non-filers: Tax expert supports upcoming tax law

Stabilisation without growth: ventilators are not for recovery

Hundreds of PTI workers held: Gandapur, Bushra led convoy heading towards capital

‘Misleading statement’: FTO orders investigation against FBR officials

Dealing with the solar power rush

PPRA refuses to relax rules for Nadra procurement

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

FBR seeks compulsory retirement regime to clear ‘dead wood’

Cars on the cards

Arrests made as PTI convoys en route to Islamabad for protest

SNGPL’s unaudited accounts for 3Q2023: Rs135.67bn GIDC recovery raises serious questions

Aleem apprised of challenges facing SEZs

Selling gas to third parties

Telenor, Orion Towers: CCP completes formalities of PTCL’s acquisition

Tax dept barred from demanding post-dated cheque, bank certificate

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

Cars on the cards

Telenor, Orion Towers: CCP completes formalities of PTCL’s acquisition

FBR seeks compulsory retirement regime to clear ‘dead wood’

KSE-100 settles above 98,000 for the first time as buying rally continues

Gold price per tola falls Rs4,300 in Pakistan

Prosecution of non-filers: Tax expert supports upcoming tax law

Stabilisation without growth: ventilators are not for recovery

Balochistan’s road infrastructure: Govt sets 3-year timeline for Rs400bn projects

Bullion Rate

Cotton

Currency

Exchange

Capital Growth

Libor

Mutual Funds

Kerb

Vegetable Oil

Grain

Fipi

Lipi

MTS Open Position

MFS Open Position

Kibor Rates

Libor Rates

PKRV Rates

NPB Rates

TFC Rates

UIN Wise Settlement

Future Open Interest

Karachi Bullion Rates

PMEX Rates

• Contact Us

• Terms & Conditions

• Privacy Policy

• Disclaimer

• Media Kit

• BR Markets

• Aaj TV

• Aaj English

• Aaj Entertainment

• Articles & Letters

• Market Rates

• Cotton & Textiles

• Taxation

• Fuel & Energy

• Industries & Sectors

• Money & Banking

• Tenders & Inquiries

• Yarn Prices

• Paper

• Grains

• Pakistan

• World

• Sports

• Technology

2024 © Business Recorder. All Rights Reserved.