News Archives for Print - 2010-04-03

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Reduction in car prices: MoIP surprised at Prime Minister's strict directives

The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoIP) has been reportedly surprised at the strict directives of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani regarding reduction in car prices, as car manufacturers have publicly refused to bow down to such overt pressure,

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Reduction in car prices: MoIP surprised at Prime Minister's strict directives

The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoIP) has been reportedly surprised at the strict directives of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani regarding reduction in car prices, as car manufacturers have publicly refused to bow down to such overt pressure,

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Iran rebukes 'threats' as Obama urges Chinese support

Iran's top nuclear negotiator warned the West to stop "threatening" Tehran as US President Barack Obama urged Chinese President Hu Jintao to cooperate in blocking Iran's atomic ambitions. The harsh words from Saeed Jalili came as Western calls mount for t

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Friday (April 02, 2010)

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Bullish sentiments continue on LSE

Bullish sentiments continued for the second consecutive day on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Friday and equities extended further gains amid fresh buying in oil and banking companies. The LSE-25 index jumped to 3277.07 against 3211.89 of Thursday, de

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Friday (April 02, 2010)

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Bullish sentiments continue on LSE

Bullish sentiments continued for the second consecutive day on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Friday and equities extended further gains amid fresh buying in oil and banking companies. The LSE-25 index jumped to 3277.07 against 3211.89 of Thursday, de

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Friday (April 02, 2010)

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

BRIndex30 up by 153.33 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 8,610.20 and remained positive for the entire market time with an upward trend. It touched an intraday high of 8,794.42 and an intraday low of 8,610.20 and closed at 8,763.53, which is 153.33 points or 1.78 percent higher th

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

BRIndex30 up by 153.33 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 8,610.20 and remained positive for the entire market time with an upward trend. It touched an intraday high of 8,794.42 and an intraday low of 8,610.20 and closed at 8,763.53, which is 153.33 points or 1.78 percent higher th

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Index crosses 10,400 points mark

The Karachi share market witnessed bullish session on Friday on foreign investors'' support, and the KSE-100 index breached 10,400 points level. The index closed at 10,416.52 points level with a gain of 169.75 points. Trading improved significantly and th

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Index crosses 10,400 points mark

The Karachi share market witnessed bullish session on Friday on foreign investors' support, and the KSE-100 index breached 10,400 points level. The index closed at 10,416.52 points level with a gain of 169.75 points. Trading improved significantly and the

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Index crosses 10,400 points mark

The Karachi share market witnessed bullish session on Friday on foreign investors' support, and the KSE-100 index breached 10,400 points level. The index closed at 10,416.52 points level with a gain of 169.75 points. Trading improved significantly and the

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

$25 billion LNG import deal: Supreme Court directs Finance, MoP to submit reply by April 12

After taking suo-motu notice of reportedly one billion dollar loss to national exchequer, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the ministries of Finance and Petroleum to come up with an answer, on April 12, regarding the award of 3.5 million tons liquefie

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

$25 billion LNG import deal: Supreme Court directs Finance, MoP to submit reply by April 12

After taking suo-motu notice of reportedly one billion dollar loss to national exchequer, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the ministries of Finance and Petroleum to come up with an answer, on April 12, regarding the award of 3.5 million tons liquefie

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

$25 billion LNG import deal: Supreme Court directs Finance, MoP to submit reply by April 12

After taking suo-motu notice of reportedly one billion dollar loss to national exchequer, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the ministries of Finance and Petroleum to come up with an answer, on April 12, regarding the award of 3.5 million tons liquefie

Published 03 Apr, 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 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

VAT bills: Sindh shows its dissent: Sindh finance secretary walks out of RAC meeting

In an extraordinary development here on Friday, the Finance Secretary of Sindh government walked out of the most crucial meeting of the Revenue Advisory Council on value added tax (VAT), sending a loud and clear message of not accepting Federal and Provin

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

VAT bills: Sindh shows its dissent: Sindh finance secretary walks out of RAC meeting

In an extraordinary development here on Friday, the Finance Secretary of Sindh government walked out of the most crucial meeting of the Revenue Advisory Council on value added tax (VAT), sending a loud and clear message of not accepting Federal and Provin

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

VAT bills: Sindh shows its dissent: Sindh finance secretary walks out of RAC meeting

In an extraordinary development here on Friday, the Finance Secretary of Sindh government walked out of the most crucial meeting of the Revenue Advisory Council on value added tax (VAT), sending a loud and clear message of not accepting Federal and Provin

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Sugar crisis: PSMA holds government responsible

The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has held the government responsible for current sugar sector crisis which failed to implement notified sugarcane price of Rs 100/40kg, official sources told Business Recorder. According to the Association

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Sugar crisis: PSMA holds government responsible

The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has held the government responsible for current sugar sector crisis which failed to implement notified sugarcane price of Rs 100/40kg, official sources told Business Recorder. According to the Association

Published 03 Apr, 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 (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Sugar crisis: PSMA holds government responsible

The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has held the government responsible for current sugar sector crisis which failed to implement notified sugarcane price of Rs 100/40kg, official sources told Business Recorder. According to the Association

Published 03 Apr, 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 (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Fulfilment of FoDP pledges: ADB and USAID preparing action plan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and USAID are preparing a sustainable and integrated energy action plan in a bid to mobilise the international community under Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP) banner, thereby facilitating the conversion of pledges ma

Published 03 Apr, 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 (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Fulfilment of FoDP pledges: ADB and USAID preparing action plan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and USAID are preparing a sustainable and integrated energy action plan in a bid to mobilise the international community under Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP) banner, thereby facilitating the conversion of pledges ma

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Fulfilment of FoDP pledges: ADB and USAID preparing action plan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and USAID are preparing a sustainable and integrated energy action plan in a bid to mobilise the international community under Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP) banner, thereby facilitating the conversion of pledges ma

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

PSMC raises prices of seven products

Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (PSMC) on Friday announced to raise the prices of seven steel products by up to Rs 4,000 per ton, dealers said. This is the second increase in PSMC''s products prices during last three weeks, as previously prices were incr

Published 03 Apr, 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 (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

PSMC raises prices of seven products

Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (PSMC) on Friday announced to raise the prices of seven steel products by up to Rs 4,000 per ton, dealers said. This is the second increase in PSMC's products prices during last three weeks, as previously prices were incre

Published 03 Apr, 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 (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

PSMC raises prices of seven products

Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (PSMC) on Friday announced to raise the prices of seven steel products by up to Rs 4,000 per ton, dealers said. This is the second increase in PSMC's products prices during last three weeks, as previously prices were incre

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Boosting tax revenues and power supply expansion: World Bank pledges continued help

Isabel Guerrero, World Bank Vice President for South Asia, on Friday pledged continued support for Pakistan''''s efforts to boost tax revenues and to expand the supply of power in the country.

Published 03 Apr, 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 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Boosting tax revenues and power supply expansion: World Bank pledges continued help

Isabel Guerrero, World Bank Vice President for South Asia, on Friday pledged continued support for Pakistan''s efforts to boost tax revenues and to expand the supply of power in the country.

Published 03 Apr, 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 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Boosting tax revenues and power supply expansion: World Bank pledges continued help

Isabel Guerrero, World Bank Vice President for South Asia, on Friday pledged continued support for Pakistan's efforts to boost tax revenues and to expand the supply of power in the country.

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Friday (April 02, 2010).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Boosting tax revenues and power supply expansion: World Bank pledges continued help

Isabel Guerrero, World Bank Vice President for South Asia, on Friday pledged continued support for Pakistan's efforts to boost tax revenues and to expand the supply of power in the country.

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

New York cotton

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

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

'This is a bill of hope': Rabbani tables landmark reforms

The historic draft of 18th Constitutional Amendment Bill, an outcome of the nine-month deliberations by Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Reforms (PCCR), was tabled in National Assembly and Senate on Friday for approval. The presentation of the dr

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

New York cotton

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

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

'This is a bill of hope': Rabbani tables landmark reforms

The historic draft of 18th Constitutional Amendment Bill, an outcome of the nine-month deliberations by Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Reforms (PCCR), was tabled in National Assembly and Senate on Friday for approval. The presentation of the dr

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Aaj TV - Saturday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Zardari phones Nawaz

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday made telephonic contact with Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and expressed the resolve of working with all political parties for the solidarity and overall betterment of the country with a spirit of reconciliation and mutual acc

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

BRIDGE NOTES: The only chance

Sometimes a hand is bid in bridge to a level, which was never desirable in the first place by the bidders, but is yet inevitably bid because the opponents keep sacrificing in the long suit or fit, which takes the level of bidding soaring upwards sometimes

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Zardari phones Nawaz

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday made telephonic contact with Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and expressed the resolve of working with all political parties for the solidarity and overall betterment of the country with a spirit of reconciliation and mutual acc

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

SPORTS WORLD: Yousuf will be missed by many

Former Pakistan captain and world record holder batsman Mohammad Yousuf, who received a letter from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), alleging that his presence in the team is harmful for the team members, has announced his retirement from international crick

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

No more screening of Pakistanis at US airports

The United States announced new security measures on Friday to replace the mandatory screening of air travellers from 14 countries that had angered some allies when it was imposed after a failed bombing on Christmas Day. The measures are designed to signi

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

TV THOUGHTS: Is our electronic media viewed as villainous or sinful?: Charisma and lure of the Sania-Shoaib story

For all the options that are available on this somewhat memorable March 31st Wednesday night, with a variety of stories and developments that will shape the mood and the direction of the country in the days ahead, one would like to focus on the images tha

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

No more screening of Pakistanis at US airports

The United States announced new security measures on Friday to replace the mandatory screening of air travellers from 14 countries that had angered some allies when it was imposed after a failed bombing on Christmas Day. The measures are designed to signi

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

LAHORE CULTURAL DIARY: Festival of lights

A Punjabi proverb 'Haftay day sut din tay uth melay' denotes the influx of cultural activities in Lahore, celebrating eight festivals within seven days of a week. Which proves true, even in these days of severe economic slowdown. The preceding week witnes

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

SBP to increase ERF mark-up to treasury bills rate

The State Bank of Pakistan intends to increase export re-finance (ERF) rate equivalent to six months Treasury Bills rates ie 12.35 percent. This information was shared by the State Bank during a meeting of the 7th Private Sector Credit Advisory Council (P

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

LITERARY NOTES: Lure of Indian mythology; Marx's poetry

Allusions to Greek and Roman mythologies have always been far more acceptable to our lovers of literature - particularly English - than those of Indian mythology. This does not necessarily hold true for the Muslim community. The above statement doesn't, h

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

SBP to increase ERF mark-up to treasury bills rate

The State Bank of Pakistan intends to increase export re-finance (ERF) rate equivalent to six months Treasury Bills rates ie 12.35 percent. This information was shared by the State Bank during a meeting of the 7th Private Sector Credit Advisory Council (P

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

ART FACTS: Forgotten myths and motifs

Jamil Naqsh is one of Pakistan's pre-eminent modern artists, perhaps the greatest living artist of our country. For the last five decades he has created a compelling oeuvre of drawings and paintings in water colours and oils.

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

SBP to increase ERF mark-up to treasury bills rate

The State Bank of Pakistan intends to increase export re-finance (ERF) rate equivalent to six months Treasury Bills rates ie 12.35 percent. This information was shared by the State Bank during a meeting of the 7th Private Sector Credit Advisory Council (P

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Jinnah Bridge: Worshippers and couples defy ban

Visitors are protesting the ban of the security-conscious Ministry of Ports and Shipping on all kinds of public and commercial activities at the M.A Jinnah Bridge, which, over the years, has turned into a picnic-cum worship place for Karachiites.

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

SBP to increase ERF mark-up to treasury bills rate

The State Bank of Pakistan intends to increase export re-finance (ERF) rate equivalent to six months Treasury Bills rates ie 12.35 percent. This information was shared by the State Bank during a meeting of the 7th Private Sector Credit Advisory Council (P

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Earth 'Hour' or 'Century'?: The morning after the night before!

The world celebrated 'Earth Hour' on Saturday, March 28, 2010, by dousing lights at 8.30 pm (official time of each country). But we in Pakistan celebrate it day and night, 24/7, courtesy the KESC/Wapda/ or Pepco! And by the looks of it, may be a century w

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Non-professional, irresponsible attitude: Law Ministry

A spokesman for the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs here on Friday cited "irresponsible" and "non-professional" attitude of Attorney General for Pakistan Anwar Mansoor Khan as the main reason behind his resignation. In a statement issue

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

KARACHI CHRONICLE: Travel and tourism with a twist

A few months ago, the commercial street where I have an apartment, acquired a travel agency, a first. Soon there are bound to be more travel agencies because small businessmen continuously switch to a new venture that will make money. The travel agency re

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Non-professional, irresponsible attitude: Law Ministry

A spokesman for the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs here on Friday cited "irresponsible" and "non-professional" attitude of Attorney General for Pakistan Anwar Mansoor Khan as the main reason behind his resignation. In a statement issue

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Hunza river may burst banks at any time

The disastrous landslide occurred in January 4, 2010 in Atabad village, some 109 Kilometres north-east of Gilgit city and about 19 Km east of Hunza City.

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Attorney General resigns

The Attorney General (AG), Anwar Mansoor Khan, on Friday resigned after serving for a short stint of three months over, what he says, non-co-operation of the Law Ministry in carrying out the Supreme Court order to re-open a graft case involving President

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US wheat futures higher

US wheat futures closed higher on Thursday on a short-covering bounce after Wednesday's sell-off. CBOT May up 4-1/4 cents at $4.54-3/4 per bushel. Funds bought 3,000 lots. Managed funds hold a massive net short position in CBOT wheat, leaving the market o

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Attorney General resigns

The Attorney General (AG), Anwar Mansoor Khan, on Friday resigned after serving for a short stint of three months over, what he says, non-co-operation of the Law Ministry in carrying out the Supreme Court order to re-open a graft case involving President

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US Midwest corn, soyabean, SRW wheat bids unchanged

US Midwest corn, soyabean and soft red winter wheat bids were mostly unchanged around the US Midwest on Thursday as farmers focused on fieldwork and delayed sales of all three crops, grain merchants said. Some farmers sold spot loads of corn that they had

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Power load management: Prime Minister constitutes body to prepare report

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Friday constituted a three- member ministerial committee to examine and prepare a comprehensive report on the electricity load management within a week. Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf, Minister for P

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

China's steel body looks to restrict iron ore imports

The China Iron and Steel Association is drawing up measures to reduce the number of traders allowed to import iron ore, an industry source said on Friday. "CISA is currently discussing the measures with the China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals an

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Power load management: Prime Minister constitutes body to prepare report

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Friday constituted a three- member ministerial committee to examine and prepare a comprehensive report on the electricity load management within a week. Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf, Minister for P

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Listless business marked on cotton market

Nominal activity was seen on the cotton market on Friday as leading buyers were on the sideline in the absence of fresh leads, dealers said. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 5475, dealers said. In the ready busin

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Power load management: Prime Minister constitutes body to prepare report

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Friday constituted a three- member ministerial committee to examine and prepare a comprehensive report on the electricity load management within a week. Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf, Minister for P

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Ukraine's March steel output rises

Ukrainian steel maker Azovstal said on Friday raw steel production rose to 476,400 tonnes in March from 435,200 tonnes in February. The company said in a statement pig iron output rose to 406,100 tonnes from 373,000 tonnes, and rolled steel production was

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

ST on services, multiple criteria: government clarification to fulfil Sindh demands shortly

The federal government will shortly issue a clarification aimed at fulfilling two major demands of Sindh government pertaining to sales tax on services and multiple criteria as per the Presidential Order. On the conclusion of the meeting of the Revenue Ad

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Indonesia's Timah sees nine percent rise in tin selling price

Indonesia's state tin miner, PT Timah Tbk, said in a statement it expects higher average tin selling prices in 2010 because of recovering tin demand, which will lift 2010 profits after last year's slump. Timah, the world's largest integrated tin miner, al

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

ST on services, multiple criteria: government clarification to fulfil Sindh demands shortly

The federal government will shortly issue a clarification aimed at fulfilling two major demands of Sindh government pertaining to sales tax on services and multiple criteria as per the Presidential Order. On the conclusion of the meeting of the Revenue Ad

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US soya export premiums fall

Export premiums for US soyabeans eased at the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday due to light demand for US supplies. Premiums for hard red winter wheat rose as few barges were in place to make deliveries if the need arose. Months of light demand have left dealer

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

ST on services, multiple criteria: government clarification to fulfil Sindh demands shortly

The federal government will shortly issue a clarification aimed at fulfilling two major demands of Sindh government pertaining to sales tax on services and multiple criteria as per the Presidential Order. On the conclusion of the meeting of the Revenue Ad

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 89,108 tonnes of cargo including 53,485 tonnes of import cargo; 35,623 tonnes of export cargo and 5,439 loaded and empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Friday. The total import cargo of 53,485 tonnes compri

Published 03 Apr, 2010 12:00am

France says arms sale to Pakistan held up

France's plan to sell 1.2 billion euro ($1.6 billion) worth of military equipment for Pakistan's JF-17 combat aircraft has been held up, a source at President Nicolas Sarkozy's office said on Friday. Newspaper Le Monde had reported earlier that France dec

Published 03 Apr, 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
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
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 18	69.03
Petrol/Litre / Nov 19	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	608.12 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	61.62 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.96 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,000.66 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	608.12 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	61.62 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.96 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,000.66 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Hascol Petrol / Nov 19 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	85,137,088 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 19 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	60,498,160 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	58,382,098 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 19 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	48,775,225 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Nov 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	38,829,416 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 19 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	28,407,159 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	25,563,816 ▲ 0.00
Sui North Gas / Nov 19 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	19,101,475 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 19 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	19,069,391 ▲ 0.00

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