News Archives for Print - 2010-03-27

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

IBM's Business Plan to fuel entrepreneurial spirit

The IBA Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), along with the IBA Entrepreneurship Society, recently launched its upcoming Business Plan Competition "INVENT-The Entrepreneurial Challenge". The purpose of the exercise, as cited by Director CED, Zafa

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Friday (March 26, 2010)

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

KPT capable of accommodating larger vessels

Intensive dredging in the approach channel of both the East and West Wharf and widening/realignment of the navigational channel enabled the KPT to accommodate considerably larger vessels during the period 2008-10. The KPT achieved the 12-meter draft in Ka

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Friday (March 26, 2010)

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Al Barari Company manages to sell 70 percent of villas despite Dubai's financial crisis

Most of the buyers of multimillion-dirham villas in the $6.4 billion Al Barari project, in Dubai, belong to South Asian countries, prominently Pakistan and India.

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Friday (March 26, 2010)

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

About 80 women being deprived of state granted lands

Almost 80 helpless women, recipient of state land in Thatta district, are seeking help from President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah to resolve their post land distribution issues so th

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Police constable seized by Rangers released

Police constable Khalil, who was abducted by the Rangers, was brought before media here on Friday. SSP Model Town Rana Hayat told media that Rangers officials gave the custody of Khalil to police in the Cantonment Area, Aaj News reported.

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

High yielding, short duration hybrid, open pollinated Canola seed

Federal and provincial research institutes have agreed to co-ordinate their efforts for developing a high yielding, short duration hybrid and open pollinated Canola seed to increase the per acre yield of the farmer. The decision to this effect was taken a

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Violation of Indus Water Treaty: MKM to protest against India

President, Muttahida Kasan Mahaz (MKM), Ayub Khan Mayo, has warned that if India did not desist from trampling Indus Basin Water Treaty, MKM along with traders, lawyers, students and civil society would protest on September 19, 2010 on Pak-India border.

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Faisalabad industrial sector: three-hour loadshedding decided

Senior Provincial Minister Raja Riaz Ahmed called on Federal Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Friday and discussed the problem of load shedding in Faisalabad. An official handout said that it was decided in the meeting that in future on

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Yarn quota issue: apparel sector worried over judicial relief provided to spinners

Apparel sector is worried over judicial relief provided to the spinners on quota restrictions against yarn exports and has started criticising the Textile Ministry for leaving it in the lurch on the issue.

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

CP challenging holding of two offices: LHC asked to summon Zardari for proceedings

An application has been filed before the Lahore High Court (LHC), praying to summon President Asif Ali Zardari in two constitutional petitions, challenging his holding of the political office. The application was filed by Engineer Ghulam Jillani, stating

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Prime Minister to inaugurate Gujranwala Business Centre today

Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister of Pakistan will visit Gujranwala to inaugurate Gujranwala Business Centre (GBC) on Saturday, March 27 (today), Business Recorder learnt on Friday. The PM will be accompanied by a number of high-ranking gover

Published 27 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 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

'Sharing drones technology would change US image'

Foreign minister said Thursday that the United States would improve its public standing if it let Islamabad spearhead drone attacks. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, in Washington for high-level talks, acknowledged in a CNN interview that drone atta

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Increase industrialisation to prevent economic collapse: Soomro

Former Chairman Senate, Muhammadmian Soomro has advised private sector to play its role to save the country from a possible economic collapse by increasing industrialisation and creating new jobs.

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

RTO Karachi task force to step up CVT collection

Regional Tax Office Karachi has formed special task force comprising some 33 teams to enhance the collection of Capital Value Tax (CVT). Sources told Business Recorder on Friday the Federal Board of Revenue has launched a campaign and issued direct

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Arrested DSP case: LHC issues notice to IGP

Justice Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry of Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Friday issued notice to Inspector General of Punjab (IGP) Police, in petition of an arrested DSP Imran Babar Jamil challenging 'judicial inquiry' held by District & Sessions Judge (D&SJ) into

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Country's 4,500 megawatts power shortage causing loss of $3 billion, seminar told

Chief Executive Officer, Sindh Engro Mining, Khalid Mansoor has said that country is facing shortage of 4,500MW which is causing a loss of 3 billion dollars. He said this while addressing the inauguration ceremony of the two-day international seminar on E

Published 27 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 Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

'Awareness campaign for population control to be launched'

Minister for Population Welfare Punjab Neelam Jabbar Chaudhry here on Friday said that in order to provide health, education, sanitation, clean drinking water and other civic amenities to every citizen of the country, the rapidly growing population has to

Published 27 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 Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Paper-mill owners cartel: APPMA threatens to go on strike

All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association Northern Zone has threatened to go on strike if the strict action is not taken by the government against the cartel of paper mill owners. According to the spokesperson of the APPMA North zone, an emergency meeting

Published 27 Mar, 2010 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 Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Arrest of suspected militants: government asked to produce 12 accused before magisterial court

The Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Khawaja Muhammad Sharif here Friday directed federal and Punjab governments to make necessary arrangements for the production of 12 arrested Afghan Taliban, suspect terrorists, before magisterial court as required

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Country's degradation due to deviation from path of Allah: Jamaat-i-Islami

"Root cause of country's degradation is deviation from the prescribed path of Allah and our expectations from US and other satanic forces," Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Syed Munawar Hasan said at the Friday congregation at Mansoora mosque. Our people talk o

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Wheat harvesting starts in Rahimyar Khan

The wheat harvesting has been started in riverine areas of the district. DO Agriculture Javed Iqbal told newsmen here on Friday, wheat harvesting in other parts of the district would begin in first week of next month.

Published 27 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 Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Punjab Assembly session today

Governor Punjab Salmaan Taseer has on Friday summoned the Provincial Assembly to meet on Saturday at 6pm to take up Value Added Tax (VAT) bill. It was learnt that the session has been called to make legislation on Value Added Tax (VAT) in order to allow t

Published 27 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 Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Holiday in Lahore on account of Urs today

A local holiday in the Lahore district will be observed on Saturday (today) on account of annual Urs of Hazrat Madhu Lal Hussain (RA). The holiday will be observed only at the district level and its subordinate offices located in Lahore district. The Punj

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Germany and Switzerland agree new double taxation deal

Germany and Switzerland on Friday agreed a new double taxation deal that will clarify tax disclosure rules for the Alpine country''s multi-trillion-dollar wealth management industry. The German Finance Ministry said the agreement, details of which would b

Published 27 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 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Germany and Switzerland agree new double taxation deal

Germany and Switzerland on Friday agreed a new double taxation deal that will clarify tax disclosure rules for the Alpine country's multi-trillion-dollar wealth management industry. The German Finance Ministry said the agreement, details of which would be

Published 27 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 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Germany and Switzerland agree new double taxation deal

Germany and Switzerland on Friday agreed a new double taxation deal that will clarify tax disclosure rules for the Alpine country's multi-trillion-dollar wealth management industry. The German Finance Ministry said the agreement, details of which would be

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Friday (March 26, 2010).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Wheat target may be missed by two million tons

Pakistan may miss 25 million tons wheat production target by 2 million tons this year due to unfavourable weather, sources in the Ministry of Food and Agriculture told Business Recorder. They said that though Pakistan might miss the target, yet whe

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

New York cotton

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

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Challenging tax evasion notices: Supreme Court admits Sharif family's petition for hearing

A two-member bench of Supreme Court here Friday admitted a petition of Sharif family for regular hearing, challenging notices of tax department of tax evasion. The petition was filed by Mian Nawaz Sharif, his wife Kalsoom Nawaz, Mian Shahbaz Sharif, his w

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

New York cotton

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

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Anomalies in PSC exams: SHC seeks report on April 16

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed submission of a detailed report on April 16 about the irregularities in Public Service Commission (PSC) Examinations, held after 2003. A petitioner Muhammad Salim Shaikh, declared fail in the exams by PSC, challenge

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Aaj TV - Saturday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Uninformed visit abroad: Supreme Court seeks explanation from Malik Bari

The Supreme Court on Friday called for an explanation from Malik Tabarik Hussain alias Malik Bari regarding his uninformed visit outside the country despite being on bail. Karachi police arrested Bari from Islamabad last year on the charges of a fake case

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Transforming lives of workers

National Training Bureau (NTB): Established in 1976, National Training Bureau is an attached department of ministry of Labour & country and trains potential vocational training system in the country and trains potential workers. It has a vast campus with

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Huge blaze at Indian army munitions depot

A fire ripped through one of the Indian army's largest ammunition depots on Friday, destroying 150 tonnes of explosives and ammunition, military sources said. Military spokesman Mahesh Upasani said the fire started at the Panagarh army base 120 kilometres

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

We Believe in Working for Workers

The Ministry of Labour & Manpower is entrusted with the labour welfare activities, social security schemes, labour administration, inspection and protection, liaison with international organisations in the fields of labour and social security, manpower de

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

AJK minister demands compensation from Wapda

AJK Information, IT and Hydro Electric Board Minister, Sardar Farooq Haider has on Friday demanded Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) to pay compensation for the loss of public property during the violent demonstrations against load shedding in

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Labour wing - Employee's Old-Age Benefits Institution

The Employees' Old-Age Benefit Institution was established in 1976 to grant old-age benefits for the persons employed in industrial, commercial and other organisation and matter connected therewith. Under the scheme the EOBI grants Old-Age Pension; Invali

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

MCB declares 35 percent dividend, 10 percent bonus shares

The MCB Bank continued to perform well and showed a growth of 6 percent, and one percent, in profits before and after tax respectively in the year ended December 31, 2009. The 62nd Annual General Meeting of MCB Bank Limited, under the chairmanship of Afta

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Message from Federal Minister for Labour & Manpower

Two years of democracy has come to completion with remarkable achievements for the welfare and betterment of workers and labourers and a lot is envisioned and will be attained in future. Workers are the backbone for the economy of the country and it is ve

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

MCB declares 35 percent dividend, 10 percent bonus shares

The MCB Bank continued to perform well and showed a growth of 6 percent, and one percent, in profits before and after tax respectively in the year ended December 31, 2009. The 62nd Annual General Meeting of MCB Bank Limited, under the chairmanship of Afta

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Message from Prime Minister of Pakistan

It is matter of satisfaction that despite a number of challenges, the democratic Government has succeeded in taking a number of concrete measures during last two years for the welfare of workers.

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

MCB declares 35 percent dividend, 10 percent bonus shares

The MCB Bank continued to perform well and showed a growth of 6 percent, and one percent, in profits before and after tax respectively in the year ended December 31, 2009. The 62nd Annual General Meeting of MCB Bank Limited, under the chairmanship of Afta

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Message from President of Pakistan

The revival of democracy has completed two years today. On this occasion I wish to compliment the nation, the parliament, democratic forces and the government. Two years is not a long period of time. However, it goes to the credit of the democratic govern

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

MCB declares 35 percent dividend, 10 percent bonus shares

The MCB Bank continued to perform well and showed a growth of 6 percent, and one percent, in profits before and after tax respectively in the year ended December 31, 2009. The 62nd Annual General Meeting of MCB Bank Limited, under the chairmanship of Afta

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Heavy Mechanical Complex, Taxila breaks its sales' record of last 15 years

Heavy Mechanical Complex (HMC) Taxila is a public sector organisation under the Ministry of Industries and Production Islamabad. On account of an excellent performance HMC has achieved a sales turn over of Rs 1.914 billion during 2009, which is the highes

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

ISE index down 3.86 points

Mixed trend was witnessed at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday where equities showed normal business under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 3.86 points from 2,423.69 to 2,419.83 points. Turnover amounted t

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Judicial reforms - Democracy protects and promotes independent judiciary

Restoration of judges: The PPP never accepted the unconstitutional, illegal and illegitimate imposition of martial law by the Chief of Army Staff on November 3, 2007. Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto travelled to the residence of the Chief Justice o

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

ISE index down 3.86 points

Mixed trend was witnessed at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday where equities showed normal business under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 3.86 points from 2,423.69 to 2,419.83 points. Turnover amounted t

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Democracy delivers to the people, for the people, by the people

The People's Government believes in the supremacy of the Parliament as it represents the will of the people. Since 2008, the government has brought issues of national importance in the elected houses for debate, guidance and approval. The Prime Minister h

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

LSE index down 08.78 points

Equities moved both ways but finally settled in negative column at the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Friday amid ascending transaction volume. The LSE-25 index showed a decline of 08.78 points and closed at 3180.85 points against 3189.63 points of Thursd

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Caring for and rehabilitating IDPs - Reinforcing the counter-terrorism response

The successful military operation against militants in Swat and Malakand Divisions resulted in the restoration of peace, and law and order in that region by August 2009.

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

LSE index down 08.78 points

Equities moved both ways but finally settled in negative column at the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Friday amid ascending transaction volume. The LSE-25 index showed a decline of 08.78 points and closed at 3180.85 points against 3189.63 points of Thursd

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Democracy does not promote terrorism

Pakistan's democratic leadership has remained cognisant of and fully alert to the dangers that extremist terror has been posing to Pakistan and the rest of the world for more than a decade now. While resolving to restore a democratic dispensation in the c

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Sugar cartels'' new plan to reap yet higher profits

Sugar cartels are planning to once again to reap high profits this year by asking the government to impose regulatory duty on import of sugar. Usually reliable sources told Business Recorder here that though sugar prices in Pakistan are about 30 pe

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

New Initiatives of Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) For Prosperity and Economic Development of Pakistan

The Chairman, PARC Dr Zafar Altaf has been trying to handle the agricultural research and development issues by starting work on various new initiatives.

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Sugar cartels' new plan to reap yet higher profits

Sugar cartels are planning to once again to reap high profits this year by asking the government to impose regulatory duty on import of sugar. Usually reliable sources told Business Recorder here that though sugar prices in Pakistan are about 30 pe

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Democracy's flourishing Media

Beginning with abolishing the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) 'black laws' introduced by the last authoritarian regime in November 2007, the People's Government has encouraged the democratic dissent of media, despite some ethical ca

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Sugar cartels' new plan to reap yet higher profits

Sugar cartels are planning to once again to reap high profits this year by asking the government to impose regulatory duty on import of sugar. Usually reliable sources told Business Recorder here that though sugar prices in Pakistan are about 30 pe

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Ministry of Industries and Production - Two Years Performance at a Glance

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoIP) through its main organs ie Engineering Development Board (EDB), State Engineering Corporation (SEC) and Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) is making hectic efforts in bringing an industrial revo

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Gas supply to Pepco: one-day closure of CNG stations likely

The government may switch to one day per week gas load shedding for CNG stations under Gas Load Management Plan to provide gas to Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) for power generation in an effort to reduce power shortfall. The government had enfor

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order 2009: Identity, Empowerment, Integration

Under the Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order, 2009 signed by President Asif Ali Zardari on September 7, 2009 - the identity of the region was restored by changing the name from 'Northern Areas' to 'Gilgit-Baltistan'. As part of its adm

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Gas supply to Pepco: one-day closure of CNG stations likely

The government may switch to one day per week gas load shedding for CNG stations under Gas Load Management Plan to provide gas to Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) for power generation in an effort to reduce power shortfall. The government had enfor

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan - A beginning of rights for Balochistan

People's doctrine of peace: "I have come to Balochistan with a message of peace and brotherhood, said Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto while addressing an election rally in Dera Allahyar, just seven days before her martyrdom.

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Gas supply to Pepco: one-day closure of CNG stations likely

The government may switch to one day per week gas load shedding for CNG stations under Gas Load Management Plan to provide gas to Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) for power generation in an effort to reduce power shortfall. The government had enfor

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Towards Fiscal Federalism

Article 5, Charter of Democracy: Provincial Consent and Consensus: In the spirit of Charter of Democracy and the PPP Manifesto, President Asif Ali Zardari re-constituted the National Finance Commission (NFC) on July 24, 2009. Authoritarian r

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US looks to export drone technology to allies

Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday he hoped to export coveted US drone technology to allies, despite legal hurdles, and played down the threat from rival drone programs in nations like Iran. Gates, testifying at a Senate hearing, said it was

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Dividends of Democracy

Understanding the missing links: Through a 42-year odyssey of its unflinching struggle, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has undoubtedly become a defining political tradition of the masses of Pakistan. This tradition is committed to Shaheed

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

US looks to export drone technology to allies

Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday he hoped to export coveted US drone technology to allies, despite legal hurdles, and played down the threat from rival drone programs in nations like Iran. Gates, testifying at a Senate hearing, said it was

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

BRIDGE NOTES: Cutting both ways - key to good bidding

Today's column on bridge is for those who find the grey areas in the bidding difficult to overcome. For after all, good bidding means the best available contract on the lie of the cards between you and your partner, and of course the placement of certain

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

BRIndex30 loses 10.64 points

On Friday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,605.66 points and remained in positive for most of the market time. It touched the intra-day high of 8,662.60 points and low of 8,577.08 points and closed at 8,595.02 points with a negative change of -10.64 points, or

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

SPORTS WORLD: In search of past glories

Pakistan once ruled the sports world, and till mid-90s, they were the world champions in squash, hockey, cricket and snooker. But soon, they started losing one title after the other and by the close of the decade of the 90s, they were titleless. This is t

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

BRIndex30 loses 10.64 points

On Friday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,605.66 points and remained in positive for most of the market time. It touched the intra-day high of 8,662.60 points and low of 8,577.08 points and closed at 8,595.02 points with a negative change of -10.64 points, or

Published 27 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 18	277.93
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 18	277.73
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 18	154.71
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 18	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 18	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 18	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 15	5,870.62
Nasdaq / Nov 15	18,680.12
Dow Jones / Nov 15	43,444.99
India Sensex / Nov 18	77,426.82
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 18	38,220.85
Hang Seng / Nov 18	19,562.62
FTSE 100 / Nov 18	8,080.78
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 18	19,274.60

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 18	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 18	67.17
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 18	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 18	231,396
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 18	2,583.36
Diesel/Litre / Nov 18	255.14

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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