News Archives for Print - 2010-04-06

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Index up 31.32 points

Positive trend was observed at Karachi share market on Monday on the back of foreign investors' support, as a result of which the KSE-100 index gained 31.32 points to close at 10,447.84 points level. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Low WHT collection: FBR not satisfied with LTUs, RTOs work

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is not satisfied with the performance of the Chief Commissioners at Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) due to low collection of the defaulted amount from the withholding agents in 2009-10.

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Low WHT collection: FBR not satisfied with LTUs, RTOs work

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is not satisfied with the performance of the Chief Commissioners at Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) due to low collection of the defaulted amount from the withholding agents in 2009-10.

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Low WHT collection: FBR not satisfied with LTUs, RTOs work

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is not satisfied with the performance of the Chief Commissioners at Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) due to low collection of the defaulted amount from the withholding agents in 2009-10.

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

18th Amendment Bill to be approved today

The Federal Cabinet will approve the 18th Constitutional Amendment Bill in its meeting scheduled today (Tuesday), sources told Business Recorder. The bill, which has been tabled in both the houses of the Parliament by Chairman Parliamentary Committ

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

18th Amendment Bill to be approved today

The Federal Cabinet will approve the 18th Constitutional Amendment Bill in its meeting scheduled today (Tuesday), sources told Business Recorder. The bill, which has been tabled in both the houses of the Parliament by Chairman Parliamentary Committ

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

World currencies and euro

Value of the euro in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

18th Amendment Bill to be approved today

The Federal Cabinet will approve the 18th Constitutional Amendment Bill in its meeting scheduled today (Tuesday), sources told Business Recorder. The bill, which has been tabled in both the houses of the Parliament by Chairman Parliamentary Committ

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Monday (April 05, 2010)

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Cabinet to clear SBP Amendment Bill today

The Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, will clear the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Amendment Bill 2010, enhancing effectiveness of the central bank in monetary policy formulation, according to official documents obtained from Finance Ministry

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Monday (April 05, 2010)

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Cabinet to clear SBP Amendment Bill today

The Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, will clear the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Amendment Bill 2010, enhancing effectiveness of the central bank in monetary policy formulation, according to official documents obtained from Finance Ministry

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Monday (April 05, 2010)

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Cabinet to clear SBP Amendment Bill today

The Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, will clear the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Amendment Bill 2010, enhancing effectiveness of the central bank in monetary policy formulation, according to official documents obtained from Finance Ministry

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Cabinet to clear SBP Amendment Bill today

The Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, will clear the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Amendment Bill 2010, enhancing effectiveness of the central bank in monetary policy formulation, according to official documents obtained from Finance Ministry

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Implementation of NRO verdict: Law Ministry submits compliance report

The Ministry of Law and Justice on Monday submitted a compliance report regarding the implementation of Supreme Court judgement on the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) to the Supreme Court office. The report was submitted by Secretary Law and Justi

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Implementation of NRO verdict: Law Ministry submits compliance report

The Ministry of Law and Justice on Monday submitted a compliance report regarding the implementation of Supreme Court judgement on the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) to the Supreme Court office. The report was submitted by Secretary Law and Justi

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

EU condemns attacks

The European Union's foreign affairs chief Monday condemned attacks in Pakistan which killed 46 people, including a strike against the US consulate in Peshawar, calling it a bid to undermine democracy. Catherine Ashton "condemns the attacks in Pakistan an

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

EU condemns attacks

The European Union's foreign affairs chief Monday condemned attacks in Pakistan which killed 46 people, including a strike against the US consulate in Peshawar, calling it a bid to undermine democracy. Catherine Ashton "condemns the attacks in Pakistan an

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Back-to-back blasts hit US consulate

Terrorists using a car bomb and firing weapons attacked the US consulate here on Monday hours after a suicide bomber struck a rally killing 46 people in Timergarah, officials said. Terrorists once gain unleashed terror by carrying back-to-back explosions

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Back-to-back blasts hit US consulate

Terrorists using a car bomb and firing weapons attacked the US consulate here on Monday hours after a suicide bomber struck a rally killing 46 people in Timergarah, officials said. Terrorists once gain unleashed terror by carrying back-to-back explosions

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Rs 300 billion ceiling proposed for PSDP in 2010-11 budget

The Finance Ministry has proposed a ceiling for development projects in all Ministries and Divisions in the budget for fiscal year 2010-11 within total outlay of Rs 300 billion Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), Business Recorder has learn

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

OGDCL ordered to pay Rs 390 million royalty to Talal Bugti

Justice Asad Munir of Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench Monday ordered the Oil and Gas Development Authority Limited (OGDCL) to pay Rs 390 million royalty of Auch Gas Field to Talal Bugti, the scion of late Nawab Akbar Bugti within a period of seven day

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

OGDCL ordered to pay Rs 390 million royalty to Talal Bugti

Justice Asad Munir of Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench Monday ordered the Oil and Gas Development Authority Limited (OGDCL) to pay Rs 390 million royalty of Auch Gas Field to Talal Bugti, the scion of late Nawab Akbar Bugti within a period of seven day

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

OGDCL ordered to pay Rs 390 million royalty to Talal Bugti

Justice Asad Munir of Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench Monday ordered the Oil and Gas Development Authority Limited (OGDCL) to pay Rs 390 million royalty of Auch Gas Field to Talal Bugti, the scion of late Nawab Akbar Bugti within a period of seven day

Published 06 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 Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

LNG import deal scam: MoP brass to be quizzed by National Assembly body today

Senior officials in the Ministry of Petroleum are expected to come under considerable fire in the National Assembly standing committee on petroleum and natural resources, assigned to probe the controversial 3.5 million tons LNG contract. The speaker of Na

Published 06 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 Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

LNG import deal scam: MoP brass to be quizzed by National Assembly body today

Senior officials in the Ministry of Petroleum are expected to come under considerable fire in the National Assembly standing committee on petroleum and natural resources, assigned to probe the controversial 3.5 million tons LNG contract. The speaker of Na

Published 06 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 Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

LNG import deal scam: MoP brass to be quizzed by National Assembly body today

Senior officials in the Ministry of Petroleum are expected to come under considerable fire in the National Assembly standing committee on petroleum and natural resources, assigned to probe the controversial 3.5 million tons LNG contract. The speaker of Na

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

TCP to accept only prequalified parties

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Monday in principle, decided not to entertain bids offered/received from non-prequalified suppliers for all its future purchases aimed to make serious efforts for the commodity operation. TCP has also announced

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

TCP to accept only prequalified parties

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Monday in principle, decided not to entertain bids offered/received from non-prequalified suppliers for all its future purchases aimed to make serious efforts for the commodity operation. TCP has also announced

Published 06 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 Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

TCP to accept only prequalified parties

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Monday in principle, decided not to entertain bids offered/received from non-prequalified suppliers for all its future purchases aimed to make serious efforts for the commodity operation. TCP has also announced

Published 06 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 Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Can Hafeez do better than Tarin?

A top financial daily has expressed doubts over whether Pakistan''s newly appointed Finance Adviser Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh can do better than his predecessor Shaukat Tarin in the economic governance of Pakistan. According to Financial Times, the failure t

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Can Hafeez do better than Tarin?

A top financial daily has expressed doubts over whether Pakistan's newly appointed Finance Adviser Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh can do better than his predecessor Shaukat Tarin in the economic governance of Pakistan. According to Financial Times, the failure to

Published 06 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 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Can Hafeez do better than Tarin?

A top financial daily has expressed doubts over whether Pakistan's newly appointed Finance Adviser Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh can do better than his predecessor Shaukat Tarin in the economic governance of Pakistan. According to Financial Times, the failure to

Published 06 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 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US proposes maximum fine against Toyota

US regulators on Monday proposed fining Toyota Motor Corp the maximum penalty of $16.4 million, saying the company failed to notify the government in a timely way about accelerator pedal flaws that were the subject of a massive recall in January.

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Monday (April 05, 2010).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US proposes maximum fine against Toyota

US regulators on Monday proposed fining Toyota Motor Corp the maximum penalty of $16.4 million, saying the company failed to notify the government in a timely way about accelerator pedal flaws that were the subject of a massive recall in January.

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Aaj TV - Tuesday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US proposes maximum fine against Toyota

US regulators on Monday proposed fining Toyota Motor Corp the maximum penalty of $16.4 million, saying the company failed to notify the government in a timely way about accelerator pedal flaws that were the subject of a massive recall in January.

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto... a legendary politician

Pakistan's history is incomplete without discussing Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto who paid an important role in picking up the pieces in rebuilding Pakistan which the successive military junta dismembered in 1971. Simply, it was beyond the capability of the defeate

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US warns Venezuela

The United States on Monday questioned Venezuela's need to buy billions of dollars in weapons from Russia and voiced concern that the arms may wind up elsewhere in Latin America. Leftist firebrand President Hugo Chavez last week inked new deals with Russi

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Message from Chief Minister Sindh

Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto is a great leader not only of Muslim Ummah but a Legend politician of the world. He played an important role in the politics of Pakistan. There are numerous contributions of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto that I am unable to sum u

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

US warns Venezuela

The United States on Monday questioned Venezuela's need to buy billions of dollars in weapons from Russia and voiced concern that the arms may wind up elsewhere in Latin America. Leftist firebrand President Hugo Chavez last week inked new deals with Russi

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Message from Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party

Thirty one years ago on this day Pakistan's first directly elected Prime Minister Quaid-i-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was executed through a process that has been universally condemned as judicial murder, His detractors, fearing Shaheed Zulfikar Ali

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Obama to unveil nuclear arms strategy on Tuesday

President Barack Obama on Tuesday will unveil a retooled US nuclear strategy that he has signalled will call for reducing the size and role of the country's atomic weapons stockpile. Though there are questions whether Obama's changes will be far-reaching

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Message from Prime Minister of Pakistan

Today, we are solemnly observing the death anniversary of Quad-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto who dedicated his life and comforts for the rights dan betterment of the common man. While addressing a gathering in Karachi on January 2, 1974, he said "Our

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Obama to unveil nuclear arms strategy on Tuesday

President Barack Obama on Tuesday will unveil a retooled US nuclear strategy that he has signalled will call for reducing the size and role of the country's atomic weapons stockpile. Though there are questions whether Obama's changes will be far-reaching

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Message from President Islamic Republic of Pakistan

I am pleased to learn that Sindh Information Department is bringing out special supplements on the eve of thirty first martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto today to highlight the glorious successes of our martyred leader in serving the cau

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

President hosts farewell dinner for Tarin

President Asif Ali Zardari has appreciated the hard work of former Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin and thanked him for his tireless efforts in bringing the economy of Pakistan back on track. The President expressed these views during a farewell dinner host

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Bhutto's Legacy

Economic Reforms Order Nationalization of Key Industries - January 3, 1972

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

President hosts farewell dinner for Tarin

President Asif Ali Zardari has appreciated the hard work of former Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin and thanked him for his tireless efforts in bringing the economy of Pakistan back on track. The President expressed these views during a farewell dinner host

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Bhutto's mission must go on

It was the judicial murder most foul of one of the greatest statesmen of modern times. The general consensus among historians and students of politics ever since April 4, 1979 when the first elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was execu

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Fuel prices can be slashed if government removes PL

Fuel prices can be slashed from Rs 3 to Rs 14 per litre, if government decides to remove Petroleum Levy (PL), Business Recorder has learnt. According to a notification issued by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), government is charging Rs 10

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Bhuttoism lives on

"I am innocent" were the last words of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto who defied death and embraced martyrdom. He showed the world how a leader of the people lives and dies. Thirty one years ago he bravely left the world to enter the annals of history where

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Fuel prices can be slashed if government removes PL

Fuel prices can be slashed from Rs 3 to Rs 14 per litre, if government decides to remove Petroleum Levy (PL), Business Recorder has learnt. According to a notification issued by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), government is charging Rs 10

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Message from Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Today, we are solemnly observing the death anniversary of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto who dedicated his life and comforts for the rights and betterment of the common man. While addressing a gathering in Karachi on January 2, 1974, he said "ou

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Fuel prices can be slashed if government removes PL

Fuel prices can be slashed from Rs 3 to Rs 14 per litre, if government decides to remove Petroleum Levy (PL), Business Recorder has learnt. According to a notification issued by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), government is charging Rs 10

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Message from President Islamic Republic of Pakistan

The Quaid-i-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto awakened the people and led the collective national effort to give the country a unanimous Constitution that was federal, democratic and Parliamentary in character to keep the nation united. That constitution w

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Supreme Court could order arrest of law minister: former AG

Talking with Talat Hussain in Aaj TV's programme Live with Talat, former Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan said the government had mishandled the NRO issue before the Supreme Court by not producing the relevant record before the court. Asked whet

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

HRW wheat bids hold steady

Hard red winter wheat basis bids in the US Plains were steady on Monday in a mostly quiet market, merchants said. Protein premiums were steady except for a 3-cent/bu drop for 11.80- and 12.00-percent protein wheat supplies. Wheat offers plentiful but mill

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Supreme Court could order arrest of law minister: former AG

Talking with Talat Hussain in Aaj TV's programme Live with Talat, former Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan said the government had mishandled the NRO issue before the Supreme Court by not producing the relevant record before the court. Asked whet

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

India's March oilmeal exports fall for fifth straight month

India's March oilmeal exports slumped 34 percent from a year earlier, falling for the fifth straight month, due to weak demand from Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand and China, a trade body said. However, traders expected a reversal in the

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Argentina summons China ambassador in trade row

Argentina on Monday summoned the Chinese ambassador to complain about restrictions imposed by Beijing on Argentine soybean oil, officials said. Chinese Ambassador Zeng Gang was called to a meeting Monday with Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana for discussions

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Oil cake market rates

Easier trend was seen on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Monday in process of trading, dealers said. The May contract which ended at Rs 997.40 last week started the with a fall of 20 paisa at Rs 997.20, dealers said. The new July vaida that close

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Incident underscores common challenge: US

The United States condemned Monday an attack on its consulate in Peshawar and expressed "great concern" after militants targeted the building. "We strongly condemn the violence," said White House spokesman Robert Gibbs. "I am outraged and deeply saddened

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Spot rate raised to Rs 4,550, lint prices up on cotton market

Prices moved up with improved activity on the cotton market on Monday on expectations of arrival of remaining 5000 bales from current crop by the end of the session, dealers said. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate was raised by Rs 75

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Incident underscores common challenge: US

The United States condemned Monday an attack on its consulate in Peshawar and expressed "great concern" after militants targeted the building. "We strongly condemn the violence," said White House spokesman Robert Gibbs. "I am outraged and deeply saddened

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Tea items higher on Jodia Bazar

The trading in tea items ended higher on Jodia Bazar here on Monday. The following changes were noted.

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Taliban claim attack on US consulate

Taliban faction on Monday claimed responsibility for an attack on the US consulate in the city of Peshawar and threatened to carry out further assaults on Americans. "We accept the attacks on the American consulate. This is revenge for drone attacks," Teh

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Barley, til rates sharply lower on grain market

Thin trading was seen on the wholesale grain and oilseed market on Monday as balanced demand and supply prevented the buyers from indulging in panic buying, dealers said. On the cereals side barley Sindh and Mardan were down by Rs 100 to Rs 2000, other it

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Taliban claim attack on US consulate

Taliban faction on Monday claimed responsibility for an attack on the US consulate in the city of Peshawar and threatened to carry out further assaults on Americans. "We accept the attacks on the American consulate. This is revenge for drone attacks," Teh

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 253,547 tonnes of cargo including 166,252 tonnes of import cargo; 87,295 tonnes of export cargo and 4,670 loaded and empty containers during last 48 hours ended at 0700 hours on Monday. The total import cargo of 166,252 tonnes com

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

LPG filling stations: PSO decides not to accord exclusivity to any company

A special meeting of the Board of Directors (BoD) of Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has decided not to accord exclusivity to any company for selling up LPG filling stations at existing petrol dealerships. At a meeting held on Monday, the board approved a negoti

Published 06 Apr, 2010 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 26	278.42
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 26	278.27
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 24	157.14
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 24	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 24	1.25
Euro to USD / Dec 24	1.04

Stock	Volume
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 23	19,848.77
S&P 500 / Dec 24	6,040.04
Nasdaq / Dec 24	20,031.13
Hang Seng / Dec 24	20,098.29
FTSE 100 / Dec 24	8,136.99
Dow Jones / Dec 24	43,297.03
France CAC40 / Dec 24	7,282.69
India Sensex / Dec 26	78,475.29

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 24	70.10
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 24	240,487.70
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 24	2,616.87
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 24	68.78
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 26	17,785
Petrol/Litre / Dec 27	252.10

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Dec 26 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	6.10 ▲ 1.00 (19.61%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Dec 26 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	6.99 ▲ 1.00 (16.69%)
Next Capital / Dec 26 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	9.90 ▲ 1.00 (11.24%)
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 26 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	16.45 ▲ 1.50 (10.03%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Dec 26 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	15.81 ▲ 1.44 (10.02%)
Dewan Motors / Dec 26 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	42.21 ▲ 3.84 (10.01%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 26 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	44.96 ▲ 4.09 (10.01%)
Suhail Jute / Dec 26 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	99.06 ▲ 9.01 (10.01%)
Altern Energy / Dec 26 Altern Energy Limited(ALTN)	22.65 ▲ 2.06 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Jauharabad Sug / Dec 26 Jauharabad Sugar Mills Limited(JSML)	23.10 ▼ -2.57 (-10.01%)
Mughal Energy / Dec 26 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	18.45 ▼ -2.05 (-10.00%)
Fateh Ind. / Dec 26 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	120.56 ▼ -13.38 (-9.99%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 26 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	36.01 ▼ -3.99 (-9.98%)
Popular Islamic / Dec 26 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	13.54 ▼ -1.50 (-9.97%)
Arctic Textile / Dec 26 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	21.60 ▼ -2.37 (-9.89%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Dec 26 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	12.25 ▼ -1.22 (-9.06%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 26 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	24 ▼ -2.33 (-8.85%)
Equity Modaraba / Dec 26 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	3 ▼ -0.29 (-8.81%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 26 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	127,408,831 ▼ -0.06
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 26 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	93,301,142 ▲ 1.50
TRG Pak Ltd / Dec 26 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	46,900,564 ▲ 6.41
Sui South Gas / Dec 26 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	33,559,500 ▼ -1.65
Cnergyico PK / Dec 26 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	33,367,944 ▼ -0.16
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 26 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	30,254,338 ▼ -0.19
B.O.Punjab / Dec 26 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	30,003,113 ▼ -0.11
Hascol Petrol / Dec 26 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	27,155,152 ▲ 0.87
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 26 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	26,980,436 ▲ 0.09

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