News Archives for Print - 2010-03-21

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Computer evaluation comparative analysis result: huge gap in WHT and ST returns detected

The comparative analysis of latest withholding income tax statements and sales tax returns data through Computerised Risk-Based Evaluation of Sales Tax (Crest) has detected a huge gap between the declarations made in statements and returns.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Computer evaluation comparative analysis result: huge gap in WHT and ST returns detected

The comparative analysis of latest withholding income tax statements and sales tax returns data through Computerised Risk-Based Evaluation of Sales Tax (Crest) has detected a huge gap between the declarations made in statements and returns.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Computer evaluation comparative analysis result: huge gap in WHT and ST returns detected

The comparative analysis of latest withholding income tax statements and sales tax returns data through Computerised Risk-Based Evaluation of Sales Tax (Crest) has detected a huge gap between the declarations made in statements and returns.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Banks to remain closed on March 23

The State Bank of Pakistan and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation, including Public Debt Offices will remain closed on March 23 (Tuesday) on account of Pakistan Day.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

THE RUPEE: dollar resurges

The rupee failed to retain its firmness against dollar on the local currency market on Saturday, experts said. On the interbank market the rupee was sharply down by 18 paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at 84.35 and 84.40, they said.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Banks to remain closed on March 23

The State Bank of Pakistan and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation, including Public Debt Offices will remain closed on March 23 (Tuesday) on account of Pakistan Day.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

THE RUPEE: dollar resurges

The rupee failed to retain its firmness against dollar on the local currency market on Saturday, experts said. On the interbank market the rupee was sharply down by 18 paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at 84.35 and 84.40, they said.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Banks to remain closed on March 23

The State Bank of Pakistan and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation, including Public Debt Offices will remain closed on March 23 (Tuesday) on account of Pakistan Day.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Air strikes, clashes kill 32 militants in Orakzai Agency

At least 32 people, most of them insurgents, were killed on Saturday in clashes with pro-government tribesmen and airstrikes by Pakistan army in Orakzai Agency, security officials said. Jet fighters pounded the hideouts of Taliban militants in Orakzai Age

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Air strikes, clashes kill 32 militants in Orakzai Agency

At least 32 people, most of them insurgents, were killed on Saturday in clashes with pro-government tribesmen and airstrikes by Pakistan army in Orakzai Agency, security officials said. Jet fighters pounded the hideouts of Taliban militants in Orakzai Age

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Gunmen kill seven in Quetta

Gunmen have shot dead seven people in separate incidents in Quetta, police said on Saturday. At least three Shias were killed on Saturday when two men riding a motorbike opened fire on the outskirts of Quetta. "All three men died on the spot," senior poli

Published 21 Mar, 2010 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 (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

President promulgates Distribution of Revenues and Grants-in-Aid Order, 2010

President Asif Ali Zardari has promulgated Distribution of Revenues and Grants-in-Aid Order, 2010.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

President promulgates Distribution of Revenues and Grants-in-Aid Order, 2010

President Asif Ali Zardari has promulgated Distribution of Revenues and Grants-in-Aid Order, 2010.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US allows India to quiz Headley

The United States will permit India to question a Chicago man who has admitted scoping out sites for the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on Saturday. The assurance came following a telephone conversation between Chidambaram a

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Saturday (March 20, 2010)

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

CoAS leaves for US

Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Saturday left on an official visit to United States. He is visiting USA on the special invitation of the US Centcom General David Petraeus. During the visit, CoAS would meet senior military and governme

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Saturday (March 20, 2010)

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

CoAS leaves for US

Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Saturday left on an official visit to United States. He is visiting USA on the special invitation of the US Centcom General David Petraeus. During the visit, CoAS would meet senior military and governme

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Saturday (March 20, 2010)

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

80 (Eighty) amendments proposed: Constitutional Reforms body finalises recommendations

After over 66 marathon sessions, the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Reforms has finalised the draft recommendations, proposing 80 amendments to the Constitution. The draft recommendations comprise a 60 page compendium having 14 dissenting notes

Published 21 Mar, 2010 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 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

80 (Eighty) amendments proposed: Constitutional Reforms body finalises recommendations

After over 66 marathon sessions, the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Reforms has finalised the draft recommendations, proposing 80 amendments to the Constitution. The draft recommendations comprise a 60 page compendium having 14 dissenting notes

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

80 (Eighty) amendments proposed: Constitutional Reforms body finalises recommendations

After over 66 marathon sessions, the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Reforms has finalised the draft recommendations, proposing 80 amendments to the Constitution. The draft recommendations comprise a 60 page compendium having 14 dissenting notes

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 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 Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 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 Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 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 Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 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 21 Mar, 2010 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 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Saturday (March 20, 2010).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

National Highway Authority: Builders of the Road Network

Modern communication system plays an important role in the economic and social development of any country. Keeping in view the importance of the communication system, the present government of Pakistan has given utmost priority to this sector, to provide

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Road safety in Pakistan

Before 1997 there was no concept of Road Safety in the public in Pakistan but as soon as the department of Motorway Police was established, this concept also took position on ground. Where there is said that the Motorway Police is the pioneer to change th

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Message from IG, NH&MP

South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) will replicate the National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) role model of soft and people-friendly policing in other countries of the region.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Message from Chairman NHA

Establishment operation and maintenance, of a high speed, reliable safe road network linked up with the ports and borders of the country, is the foremost duty of NHA. In order to fulfil this national obligation, NHA is taking maximum advantage from the la

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Message from Minister for Communications

Allah Almighty has gifted Pakistan with great generosities. It is rich with natural treasures, capturing valleys and beautiful coastal belt and landscapes as well. In order to utilise these resources for the welfare of the people, availability of a synchr

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US Midwest corn bids steady to firm

Corn spot basis bids were steady to firm at US Midwest processors and elevators while soybean and soft red winter wheat bids were unchanged amid slow country selling of all three commodities, grain merchants said. Farmers delayed sales as corn and wheat f

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Oil cake market rates

Firmer trend was seen on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Saturday during the modest trade, dealers said. The March contract which ended at Rs 987.10 opened with a gain of Rs 1.70 at Rs 988.80, dealers said. The May vaida that closed at Rs 990.00,

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Subdued business seen on cotton market

Subdued business was seen on the cotton market on Saturday as main participants were not interested in buying due to lack of leads, dealers said. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 5450, dealers said.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Kirana items move both ways on Jodia Bazar

The trading in Kirana items moved both ways on Jodia Bazar here on Saturday. The following changes were noted.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Several price changes seen on grain market

Several changes were seen on the wholesale grain and seed market on Saturday as buyers made fresh deals to meet immediate needs, dealers said. On the cereal side wheat old (Bardana-with bag) quoted at Rs 2440 and new registered at Rs 2455, Gur was down by

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

China could halt all imports of Canadian canola seed

China could halt all imports of Canadian canola seed within five months, but an oilseeds analyst said on Friday that favourable economics bode well for boosting exports to the country in the longer term. China said last year it would require Canadian cano

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

FOB Gulf corn export premiums firmer

US corn export premiums were mostly steady to slightly firmer on Friday, supported by rising CIF barge values and moderate demand, traders said. Corn premiums down about 2 to 4 cents a bushel in the week; May futures up about 8-3/4 cents, or 2.4 percent.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 111,198 tonnes of cargo including 51,435 tonnes of import cargo; 59,763 tonnes of export cargo and 6,340 loaded and empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Saturday. The total import cargo of 51,435 tonnes com

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Indonesia's corn imports seen rising

Indonesian corn imports are expected to rise to as much as 700,000 tonnes this year, or a 75 percent jump, as local corn production is set to be lower due to dry weather, the head of the cattle feed industry association said on Friday.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US corn export sales jump

US corn export sales last week more than doubled from the previous week's two-month low as a drop in prices sparked better demand, although sales were mostly to regular US corn buyers, traders said. The US Agriculture Department said net sales of US corn

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Brazil coffee farmers face difficult harvest

The tricky coffee harvest farmers in world top grower Brazil have been dreading is a little more than a month away and looks set to prove every bit as difficult as they had been fearing, producers said. Trees will bear a traffic-light-like mixture of ripe

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US copper shifts to close lower

US copper futures reversed to close lower Friday, feeling the heavy hand of the strong dollar and chart-based pressure, while demand concern in China and India's interest rate hike also gave pressure, dealers said. Copper for May delivery closed down 2.30

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US gold falls toward $1,100

US gold futures fell toward $1,100 an ounce on Friday, losing nearly 2 percent as a weaker euro on Greece's deficit problems prompted investors to sell ahead of the weekend. COMEX April settled down $19.90, or 1.8 percent, at $1,107.60 an ounce. Range $1,

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Asian rice: Thai prices ease but Vietnam steady

Rice prices in Thailand, the world's biggest exporter, slipped on Wednesday but price-support measures are likely to prevent big falls this month, while prices in number two exporter Vietnam held steady. Thailand's benchmark 100 percent B grade white rice

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US sugar imports to rise

The United States, which historically has limited sugar imports to a minimum required under trade agreements, will start boosting imports of the sweetener as domestic output stays flat while consumption climbs. Normally, the United States allows sugar imp

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US soyabeans rise

US soyabean futures closed higher on Friday on support from short-covering and news from USDA that exporters sold 106,000 tonnes of soya to an unknown destination, likely China. CBOT May up 2-1/4 cents per bushel at $9.61-3/4. Funds sold 2,000 lots.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US cotton plantings seen getting robust start

Abundant snow and rain this winter have boosted soil moisture levels across the US cotton belt, guaranteeing a robust start to the crop in 2010. The moisture is particularly plentiful in Texas, the biggest cotton growing US state, where farmers normally h

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US rice futures up

US rice futures closed higher on Friday on short-covering in thin and choppy dealings. CBOT May up 8 cents per cwt at $12.70. Japan buys 60,210 tonnes rice via regular tender.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

New York coffee buckles

Arabica coffee futures tumbled to close lower Friday, dealing in a wide 5-cent range on fund selling and heavy pressure from the strong dollar and weak commodity complex, traders said. May arabica coffee futures fell 3.05 cents, or 2.25 percent, to close

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

New York cocoa sinks

US cocoa futures finished lower Friday, giving back much of this week's gains as the corrective bounce lost gumption and the strong dollar and weak commodity complex added pressure, brokers said. The May cocoa contract fell $59 to close at $2,834 a tonne.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

New York sugar settles down

Raw sugar futures settled lower Friday on sales sparked by a strong dollar as players mull if the market's recovery from the fall this week to an eight-month low can be sustained into next week, brokers said. May raw sugar contract fell 0.39 cent or by 2

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Crude oil prices dive in volatile trade

Oil prices sank heavily last week as traders tracked the dollar and Greek debt concerns, and shrugged off a widely-expected decision from the 12-nation Opec cartel to maintain crude output levels. Many other commodities were also dragged lower by stubborn

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Indonesia to unlock some areas for foreign investment

Indonesia plans to unlock more sectors to overseas investors including health, agriculture and creative, although will not allow investment in telecommunication towers, the head of the country's investment co-ordinating board said. Gita Wirjawan said a dr

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Doha trade talks not at their expected stage: India

India's minister of commerce and industry said on Friday that progress in concluding global trade talks was behind schedule but that it was up to political leaders to decide if they can meet their own year-end deadline for a deal. Anand Sharma said the Do

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Obama urges senators to support financial reform

US President Barack Obama urged lawmakers on Saturday to resist pressure to weaken a financial reform bill and called again for an independent consumer watchdog to help prevent future financial crises. As healthcare reform reaches a make-or-break vote in

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US pay czar trims salaries at top of General Motors executive ranks

The US pay czar will slash the number of top General Motors Co executives who will receive base salaries of more than $500,000 this year. US pay czar Kenneth Feinberg said he plans to release the 2010 compensation decisions next week on the five large US

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

China inflation goal tough but reachable: official

China's 2010 inflation goal of 3 percent is tough but achievable, with good grain supplies and excess capacity helping keep prices down, while growth should hit 8 or 9 percent, senior government advisers told a conference on Saturday.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Keep Fed as watchdog of small US banks: Bernanke

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke made a fresh pitch Saturday to retain oversight of small banks, contending that what the Fed learns from that role helps it assess the overall health of the entire US financial system. Bernanke, in a speech to the Ind

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Bharti board okays $9 billion offer for Zain Africa

India's Bharti Airtel's board on Saturday approved a $9 billion offer for Kuwaiti telecom Zain's African assets, Bloomberg reported, citing two people with knowledge of the negotiations. Exclusive talks between Bharti and Zain expire on March 25, marking

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Greece must implement austerity measures: Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a speech on Saturday that Greece must implement its austerity programme and praised Greece Prime Minister George Papandreou for his efforts. "I thank the Greek Prime Minister for his austerity programme," Merkel sai

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Greek leader warns Berlin that EU at risk if no aid

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou implicitly criticised Germany on Saturday for opposing efforts to help his country out of its fiscal crisis, warning they risked destabilising the EU. "We have struggled for years to build a strong Europe, economical

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Japan loans Turkmenistan for fertiliser plant

Japan's state-run Bank for International Co-operation (JBIC) has loaned Turkmenistan 500 million dollars (370 million euros) to build a fertiliser plant, a state newspaper said Saturday. The credit is for an ammonia and urea plant to be built by Japanese

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Goldman executives get big 2009 fund payouts

Goldman Sachs Group Inc CEO Lloyd Blankfein and other top executives, pressured by public outrage to slash their bonuses, still received tens of millions of dollars in distributions from an internal investment fund in 2009. Blankfein received $18.7 millio

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Ahmadinejad suggests referendum on subsidy cuts

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has suggested holding a referendum to approve subsidy cuts that the Islamic republic's parliament has repeatedly blocked, a news agency said on Saturday. Parliament this month passed a state budget for the next Iranian

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

UK Conservatives back US-style bank tax plan

Britain's opposition Conservatives would introduce a unilateral tax on banks similar to that planned by US President Barack Obama if they win the upcoming election, leader David Cameron said on Saturday.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Latin American markets soften

Latin American currencies were mostly weaker on Friday on revived worries about Greece's debt problems, which weakened the euro against the safe-haven US dollar. Emerging market debt spreads narrowed 3 basis points to 257 basis points over Treasuries, acc

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Canadian bond dips

Interest-rate sensitive short-dated Canadian bond prices fell on Friday, as the stronger-than-expected data affirmed growing expectations of interest rate increases and despite a global flight to safety stemming from tensions about Greece's debt burden.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Canadian bond dips

Interest-rate sensitive short-dated Canadian bond prices fell on Friday, as the stronger-than-expected data affirmed growing expectations of interest rate increases and despite a global flight to safety stemming from tensions about Greece's debt burden.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

China bill, bond yields weaken

Chinese bill and bond yields dropped on Friday as the market further scaled back expectations of interest rate hikes, driven in part by Beijing's determination to maintain a stable currency, which suggested concern about the economic growth outlook.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

China bill, bond yields weaken

Chinese bill and bond yields dropped on Friday as the market further scaled back expectations of interest rate hikes, driven in part by Beijing's determination to maintain a stable currency, which suggested concern about the economic growth outlook.

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Canadian stocks fall

Toronto's main stock index ended lower for a second straight session on Friday, dropping below the 12,000 mark as weak commodity prices hit heavily weighted petroleum and metal producers. Natural gas major EnCana Corp declined 2.3 percent to C$31.37 while

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US corporate bond spreads steady

US corporate bond spreads held steady on Friday as investors started to shrug off long-running concerns about Greece's debt problems, analysts said. Escalating worries about the high debt load of several European countries and the potential impact on the

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US corporate bond spreads steady

US corporate bond spreads held steady on Friday as investors started to shrug off long-running concerns about Greece's debt problems, analysts said. Escalating worries about the high debt load of several European countries and the potential impact on the

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Chinese hotel IPO faces economic tightening fears

Discount hotel chain China Lodging Group Ltd is emblematic of China's blistering growth, but it could be hurt if the government takes steps to prevent the world's third-largest economy from overheating. China Lodging, which hopes to raise about $100 milli

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Korean bonds mixed

South Korean bond prices ended mixed on Friday, with longer-dated bonds extending their rally while shorter paper was weighed down by profit-taking as traders sought clarity on the market's next direction. The yield on 1-year treasury bonds held steady at

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Korean bonds mixed

South Korean bond prices ended mixed on Friday, with longer-dated bonds extending their rally while shorter paper was weighed down by profit-taking as traders sought clarity on the market's next direction. The yield on 1-year treasury bonds held steady at

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Shorter-dated US Treasuries tumble

Shorter-dated US Treasury debt prices eased on Friday as traders worked to cheapen the notes ahead of next week's massive round of government debt supply. Losses were limited however, particularly in longer-dated maturities, as weaker stocks and ongoing w

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Shorter-dated US Treasuries tumble

Shorter-dated US Treasury debt prices eased on Friday as traders worked to cheapen the notes ahead of next week's massive round of government debt supply. Losses were limited however, particularly in longer-dated maturities, as weaker stocks and ongoing w

Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 15	277.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 15	277.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 15	154.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 15	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 15	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 15	1.05

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,580.31
S&P 500 / Nov 15	5,870.62
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 15	38,642.91
Nasdaq / Nov 15	18,680.12
Hang Seng / Nov 15	19,426.34
FTSE 100 / Nov 15	8,063.61
Dow Jones / Nov 15	43,444.99
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 15	19,210.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 15	67.02
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 15	233,371.60
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 15	2,563.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 15	68.91
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 16	18,085
Petrol/Litre / Nov 18	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.73 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 18 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	56.65 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,008.83 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 18 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.43 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.73 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 18 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	56.65 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,008.83 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 18 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.43 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	77,999,077 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 18 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	70,721,702 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 18 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	55,501,231 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	36,884,955 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	36,294,630 ▲ 0.00
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Nov 18 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	32,226,742 ▲ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Nov 18 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,018,611 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 18 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	22,405,457 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 18 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	21,319,898 ▲ 0.00

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