News Archives for Print - 2009-12-31

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

LSE index gains 29.81 points

Equities on Wednesday registered gains amid bullish sentiments on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) mainly because of fresh entries in selective shares of banking, oil and cement sectors. The LSE-25 index recorded an improvement of 29.81 points and was ende

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Bank holiday

State Bank of Pakistan and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation, inclusive of public debt offices, will remain closed for public dealing on Friday (January 01) which has been declared as bank holiday. All banks/ DFIs shall, therefore, remain cl

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Bank holiday

State Bank of Pakistan and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation, inclusive of public debt offices, will remain closed for public dealing on Friday (January 01) which has been declared as bank holiday. All banks/ DFIs shall, therefore, remain cl

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Bank holiday

State Bank of Pakistan and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation, inclusive of public debt offices, will remain closed for public dealing on Friday (January 01) which has been declared as bank holiday. All banks/ DFIs shall, therefore, remain cl

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Postponement of by-polls in NA-55: Supreme Court sets aside LHC verdict

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside a Lahore High Court (LHC) verdict that had postponed bye-elections in NA-55 (Rawalpindi-VI) on Punjab government's plea that law and order situation in the province was not conducive for holding the elections.

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Wednesday (December 30, 2009)

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Postponement of by-polls in NA-55: Supreme Court sets aside LHC verdict

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside a Lahore High Court (LHC) verdict that had postponed bye-elections in NA-55 (Rawalpindi-VI) on Punjab government's plea that law and order situation in the province was not conducive for holding the elections.

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Wednesday (December 30, 2009)

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

EFS mark-up rate raised

The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday announced to raise the mark-up rate by 0.5 percent for Export Finance Scheme (EFS) following IMF condition to eliminate subsidies on loans. SBP has notified that the rate of refinance under the EFS, applicable from

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Wednesday (December 30, 2009)

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

EFS mark-up rate raised

The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday announced to raise the mark-up rate by 0.5 percent for Export Finance Scheme (EFS) following IMF condition to eliminate subsidies on loans. SBP has notified that the rate of refinance under the EFS, applicable from

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

EFS mark-up rate raised

The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday announced to raise the mark-up rate by 0.5 percent for Export Finance Scheme (EFS) following IMF condition to eliminate subsidies on loans. SBP has notified that the rate of refinance under the EFS, applicable from

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Financial sector has shown strong resilience: SBP

Pakistan''s financial sector has shown strong resilience to a challenging macroeconomic environment and global developments, says State Bank''s Financial Stability Review 2008-09, released here on Wednesday. According to the Report, Pakistan''s economy ha

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Financial sector has shown strong resilience: SBP

Pakistan's financial sector has shown strong resilience to a challenging macroeconomic environment and global developments, says State Bank's Financial Stability Review 2008-09, released here on Wednesday. According to the Report, Pakistan's economy had s

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Financial sector has shown strong resilience: SBP

Pakistan's financial sector has shown strong resilience to a challenging macroeconomic environment and global developments, says State Bank's Financial Stability Review 2008-09, released here on Wednesday. According to the Report, Pakistan's economy had s

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Vendors to get Rs three billion: Zardari announces initial help

President Asif Ali Zardari has assured business community that a relief package will be announced for affected businessmen and shopkeepers of December 28th incident. Zardari also assured business community that government would provide Rs 3 billion as ini

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Vendors to get Rs three billion: Zardari announces initial help

President Asif Ali Zardari has assured business community that a relief package will be announced for affected businessmen and shopkeepers of December 28th incident. Zardari also assured business community that government would provide Rs 3 billion as ini

Published 31 Dec, 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 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Vendors to get Rs three billion: Zardari announces initial help

President Asif Ali Zardari has assured business community that a relief package will be announced for affected businessmen and shopkeepers of December 28th incident. Zardari also assured business community that government would provide Rs 3 billion as ini

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

BRIndex30 up 116.04 points

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 8,251.08 points and remained in positive throughout the trading time. It closed at 8,367.12 points with a net positive change of 116.04 points and percentage change of 1.41. It showed intra-day high of 8,414.55 and low of

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

BRIndex30 up 116.04 points

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 8,251.08 points and remained in positive throughout the trading time. It closed at 8,367.12 points with a net positive change of 116.04 points and percentage change of 1.41. It showed intra-day high of 8,414.55 and low of

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Index gains 97.29 points

Healthy buying was witnessed at Karachi share market on Wednesday and the KSE-100 index surged by 97.29 points to close at 9,507.95 points. "The federal and four provincial governments for distribution of national resources and signing of seventh NFC Awar

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Index gains 97.29 points

Healthy buying was witnessed at Karachi share market on Wednesday and the KSE-100 index surged by 97.29 points to close at 9,507.95 points. "The federal and four provincial governments for distribution of national resources and signing of seventh NFC Awar

Published 31 Dec, 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 Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Index gains 97.29 points

Healthy buying was witnessed at Karachi share market on Wednesday and the KSE-100 index surged by 97.29 points to close at 9,507.95 points. "The federal and four provincial governments for distribution of national resources and signing of seventh NFC Awar

Published 31 Dec, 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 Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Moody''s depicts negative outlook for banking system

The fundamental credit outlook for Pakistan''s banking sector is negative, reflecting challenging operating conditions as a result of the continued economic slowdown, domestic security instability and the weak sovereign position of Pakistan. However, the

Published 31 Dec, 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 Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Moody's depicts negative outlook for banking system

The fundamental credit outlook for Pakistan's banking sector is negative, reflecting challenging operating conditions as a result of the continued economic slowdown, domestic security instability and the weak sovereign position of Pakistan. However, the b

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Moody's depicts negative outlook for banking system

The fundamental credit outlook for Pakistan's banking sector is negative, reflecting challenging operating conditions as a result of the continued economic slowdown, domestic security instability and the weak sovereign position of Pakistan. However, the b

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

7th NFC Award inked at Gwadar

The Chief ministers of four provinces on Wednesday signed the historic 7th National Finance Commission Award, marking a great step forward to the strengthening of the federation. The ceremony at the picturesque Gwadar, in the Balochistan province, was wit

Published 31 Dec, 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 Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

7th NFC Award inked at Gwadar

The Chief ministers of four provinces on Wednesday signed the historic 7th National Finance Commission Award, marking a great step forward to the strengthening of the federation. The ceremony at the picturesque Gwadar, in the Balochistan province, was wit

Published 31 Dec, 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 Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

7th NFC Award inked at Gwadar

The Chief ministers of four provinces on Wednesday signed the historic 7th National Finance Commission Award, marking a great step forward to the strengthening of the federation. The ceremony at the picturesque Gwadar, in the Balochistan province, was wit

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

FDI declines by 52.2 percent during first five months

In spite of high rate of return on investment offered by Pakistan, foreign direct investment (FDI) declined by 52.2 percent during the first five months of the ongoing fiscal as compared to the same period of last year. This decline was due to the prevail

Published 31 Dec, 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 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

FDI declines by 52.2 percent during first five months

In spite of high rate of return on investment offered by Pakistan, foreign direct investment (FDI) declined by 52.2 percent during the first five months of the ongoing fiscal as compared to the same period of last year. This decline was due to the prevail

Published 31 Dec, 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 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

FDI declines by 52.2 percent during first five months

In spite of high rate of return on investment offered by Pakistan, foreign direct investment (FDI) declined by 52.2 percent during the first five months of the ongoing fiscal as compared to the same period of last year. This decline was due to the prevail

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Wednesday (December 30, 2009).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

BoK being privatised

The NWFP government has decided to privatise the Bank of Khyber (BoK) to make it an active, progressive and successful bank. Talking to Business Recorder here Wednesday, BoK Managing Director Bilal Mustafa said recently the NWFP Cabinet had approve

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

New York cotton

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

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

BoK being privatised

The NWFP government has decided to privatise the Bank of Khyber (BoK) to make it an active, progressive and successful bank. Talking to Business Recorder here Wednesday, BoK Managing Director Bilal Mustafa said recently the NWFP Cabinet had approve

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

New York cotton

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

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

BoK being privatised

The NWFP government has decided to privatise the Bank of Khyber (BoK) to make it an active, progressive and successful bank. Talking to Business Recorder here Wednesday, BoK Managing Director Bilal Mustafa said recently the NWFP Cabinet had approve

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Aaj TV - Thursday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Tax on BESOS: double whammy to shareholders?

Finance Ministry is said to have blocked a proposal of Privatisation Commission (PC) regarding exemption from double taxation on Benazir Employees Stock Option Scheme (BESOS) project with the argument that no tax exemption is now available after entering

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim Ports

The Karachi Port handled 97,421 tonnes of liquid import cargo including 58,419 tonnes of import 39,002 tonnes of export cargo and 3,517 loaded and empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Wednesday. The total import cargo of 58,419 ton

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Tax on BESOS: double whammy to shareholders?

Finance Ministry is said to have blocked a proposal of Privatisation Commission (PC) regarding exemption from double taxation on Benazir Employees Stock Option Scheme (BESOS) project with the argument that no tax exemption is now available after entering

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Chinese coal prices climb at 14-month highs

Spot thermal coal prices in China resumed their climb this week to their highest in 14 months, as some regions struggled with insufficient supplies and rising demand for power. In the central province of Jiangxi, total coal stocks in power plants had fall

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Tax on BESOS: double whammy to shareholders?

Finance Ministry is said to have blocked a proposal of Privatisation Commission (PC) regarding exemption from double taxation on Benazir Employees Stock Option Scheme (BESOS) project with the argument that no tax exemption is now available after entering

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Russia buys 125,685 tonnes of grain

The Russian government bought a total of 125,685 tonnes of grain on Tuesday at the last tender this year aimed at stabilising prices, data supplied by an exchange in charge of the tenders showed. It was not immediately clear when government will hold more

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

'Mousavi, Karroubi flee Tehran'

The two senior leaders of Iran's political opposition, Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, have fled Tehran, state news agency IRNA said on Wednesday, while a website said they were in custody for their own protection. "Two of the chiefs of the sediti

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

China's Jiangxi copper achieves 2009 output goal

Jiangxi Copper Co Ltd, China's top producer of the metal, achieved its 2009 output target of 800,000 tonnes of refined copper even though production fell this month because of annual repairs, a company spokesman said on Wednesday. "Output has been just ov

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

'Mousavi, Karroubi flee Tehran'

The two senior leaders of Iran's political opposition, Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, have fled Tehran, state news agency IRNA said on Wednesday, while a website said they were in custody for their own protection. "Two of the chiefs of the sediti

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Brazilian cocoa arrivals down

Brazil's 2009/10 (May/April) cocoa arrivals reached 2.86 million 60-kg bags by December 27, down 1.8 percent from the same time last year, the Bahia Commercial Association said. Deliveries were low due to the holiday season, which shortened the working we

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

War affected areas of NWFP: Rs two billion tax relief package under consideration

The government is planning to announce a lucrative tax relief package of approximately Rs 2 billion to provide exemption of duties and taxes to local businessmen and traders in the war-affected areas of NWFP province. It is learnt here on Wednesday that t

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Canadian canola futures higher

ICE Canadian canola futures closed higher on Tuesday to reflect two days of strong gains in soya futures, traders said. Chicago soya futures, which influence canola prices because of common uses, gained 3 percent on Monday when the ICE Canada market was c

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

War affected areas of NWFP: Rs two billion tax relief package under consideration

The government is planning to announce a lucrative tax relief package of approximately Rs 2 billion to provide exemption of duties and taxes to local businessmen and traders in the war-affected areas of NWFP province. It is learnt here on Wednesday that t

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Indonesia sees stronger CPO, rubber, cocoa output

Indonesia, the world's top producer of palm oil, expects production of the oil in 2010 to increase by more than 5 percent, while output of rubber and cocoa is also set to rise, the agriculture ministry said. Palm oil output is expected to hit 20.5 million

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

War affected areas of NWFP: Rs two billion tax relief package under consideration

The government is planning to announce a lucrative tax relief package of approximately Rs 2 billion to provide exemption of duties and taxes to local businessmen and traders in the war-affected areas of NWFP province. It is learnt here on Wednesday that t

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

FOB Gulf soya and corn export premiums flat

US soyabean and corn export premiums at the Gulf of Mexico were about unchanged on Tuesday, with very limited available loading capacity in the near term underpinning values, traders said. Demand for US soyabeans remained solid, but there was a lull in de

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

CNG tariff: increase of Rs 7 to 8 per kg likely from January 1

The tariff of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is likely to be surged by Rs 7 to Rs 8 from January 1, 2010. Ghayas Abdullah Paracha, Central Chairman of All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) told Business Recorder on Wednesday that the Oil Gas Regulato

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

US wheat futures ease

US wheat futures eased nearly 2 percent on Tuesday in a technical setback after the market surged on Monday to a three-week high. "There is a little technical setback and there is a drier bias in Argentina's wheat harvest areas," said Terry Reilly, analys

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

CNG tariff: increase of Rs 7 to 8 per kg likely from January 1

The tariff of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is likely to be surged by Rs 7 to Rs 8 from January 1, 2010. Ghayas Abdullah Paracha, Central Chairman of All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) told Business Recorder on Wednesday that the Oil Gas Regulato

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Prices sharply higher on cotton market

Bullish sentiment prevailed on the cotton market on Wednesday as prices tended higher due to tight supplies, dealers said. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) spot rate was raised by Rs 75 to Rs 4,450, dealers said. In the ready business prices also show

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

CNG tariff: increase of Rs 7 to 8 per kg likely from January 1

The tariff of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is likely to be surged by Rs 7 to Rs 8 from January 1, 2010. Ghayas Abdullah Paracha, Central Chairman of All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) told Business Recorder on Wednesday that the Oil Gas Regulato

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Grain market remains closed

Seed and grain wholesale markets remained closed on Wednesday because normal trading activity could not start as a result of an ugly incident, which killed nearly 44 people, caused damage of billions of rupees and increased the rate of unemployment, as we

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Chinese arms sale to Pakistan worries India

Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said on Wednesday that India was closely monitoring sale of arms to Pakistan by China. "All these developments are closely monitored by the External Affairs Ministry, by the Defence Ministry and various other m

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

US Plains HRW wheat bids steady

Hard red winter wheat basis bids were steady in the US Plains on Wednesday in slow trade ahead of the New Year's holiday on Friday when markets will be closed. Protein premiums for rail car supplies of HRW wheat through Kansas City were unchanged.

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Cabinet meeting in Gwadar: Rs one billion initial compensation for blast victims

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Gwadar Port Authority Bill and announced Rs 1 billion as initial compensation for the affected persons of Karachi blast. Chairing a special Cabinet meeting on board a Pakistan Navy ship to discuss the issues concernin

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

US copper down

A stronger dollar caused copper to close down in New York on Tuesday, after the metal jumped 3 percent in London on threats of a mine strike and in catch up to gains made in Shanghai during the Christmas break. Zinc hit 20-month highs, tin 14-month peaks

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Cabinet meeting in Gwadar: Rs one billion initial compensation for blast victims

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Gwadar Port Authority Bill and announced Rs 1 billion as initial compensation for the affected persons of Karachi blast. Chairing a special Cabinet meeting on board a Pakistan Navy ship to discuss the issues concernin

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Copper hits 16-month high in Asia

Copper hit 16-month highs on Wednesday, with London metal up nearly 1 percent, piercing $7,300 for second day running, defying a stronger dollar on confidence about the trend into 2010. The US dollar hit a two-month high against the yen on Wednesday and a

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Cabinet meeting in Gwadar: Rs one billion initial compensation for blast victims

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Gwadar Port Authority Bill and announced Rs 1 billion as initial compensation for the affected persons of Karachi blast. Chairing a special Cabinet meeting on board a Pakistan Navy ship to discuss the issues concernin

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Tokyo rubber futures end 2009 up

Key Tokyo rubber futures recouped earlier losses on Wednesday as oil prices rebounded, to end the year up about 103 percent. The key Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for June delivery rose 1.5 yen or 0.5 percent to 276.2 yen per kg for a prelimina

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Government to remove amendments made by Musharraf: Awan

Federal Law Minister Babar Awan said that former president Pervez Musharraf had imposed ban on third time election as Prime Minister only to stop Benazir Bhutto and Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif from becoming Premier again, adding that the government would r

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

New York sugar softer

Raw sugar futures on ICE Futures US at 7:40 am EST (1240 GMT). March raw sugar slipped 0.10 cent to 27.16 cents per lb. Ranging from 26.78 to 27.49 cents, a new contract top and the highest level for sugar's spot contract in 29 years. Volume in March cont

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

TTP claims responsibility

Taliban on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed 43 people in the commercial capital Karachi, and threatened more attacks on the US ally. "My group claims responsibility for the Karachi attack and we will carry out more such a

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

US soya drops, wheat rises

US soyabean futures fell 0.7 percent on Wednesday, retreating from a more than one-week high hit in the previous session, as it was weighed by a strong dollar and expectations of a bumper harvest in South America. Corn futures also edged lower, while whea

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

TTP claims responsibility

Taliban on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed 43 people in the commercial capital Karachi, and threatened more attacks on the US ally. "My group claims responsibility for the Karachi attack and we will carry out more such a

Published 31 Dec, 2009 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 22	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 22	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 23	154.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 23	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 23	1.25
Euro to USD / Nov 23	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 22	5,969.34
India Sensex / Nov 22	79,117.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 22	38,283.85
Nasdaq / Nov 22	18,003.65
Hang Seng / Nov 22	19,229.97
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,262.08
Dow Jones / Nov 22	44,296.51
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,322.59

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 22	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 23	71.24
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 23	2,716.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 23	70.77
Petrol/Litre / Nov 25	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

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

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