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Print - 2010-04-11
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
IP gas line project: no pressure from any country: foreign office

IP gas line project: no pressure from any country: foreign office

Pakistan on Saturday said it had no pressure from any country over Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project and it was progressing well. Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit told media here in weekly briefing the project was having significance for Pakistan as
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
IP gas line project: no pressure from any country: foreign office

IP gas line project: no pressure from any country: foreign office

Pakistan on Saturday said it had no pressure from any country over Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project and it was progressing well. Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit told media here in weekly briefing the project was having significance for Pakistan as
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
IP gas line project: no pressure from any country: foreign office

IP gas line project: no pressure from any country: foreign office

Pakistan on Saturday said it had no pressure from any country over Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project and it was progressing well. Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit told media here in weekly briefing the project was having significance for Pakistan as
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
KESC pays Rs 15 billion to Wapda

KESC pays Rs 15 billion to Wapda

The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) on Saturday paid around Rs 15 billion dues to the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda), out of Rs 28 billion which it owed to the latter. According to official sources, the remaining Rs 13 billion dues w
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
KESC pays Rs 15 billion to Wapda

KESC pays Rs 15 billion to Wapda

The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) on Saturday paid around Rs 15 billion dues to the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda), out of Rs 28 billion which it owed to the latter. According to official sources, the remaining Rs 13 billion dues w
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
KESC pays Rs 15 billion to Wapda

KESC pays Rs 15 billion to Wapda

The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) on Saturday paid around Rs 15 billion dues to the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda), out of Rs 28 billion which it owed to the latter. According to official sources, the remaining Rs 13 billion dues w
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Import of 50,000 tons of urea: TCP awards tender to Dubai-based supplier

Import of 50,000 tons of urea: TCP awards tender to Dubai-based supplier

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Saturday awarded the second urea import tender of 50,000 tons to a Dubai-base supplier at a lowest price of $304.40 per ton. In pursuance of the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet decision to
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Import of 50,000 tons of urea: TCP awards tender to Dubai-based supplier

Import of 50,000 tons of urea: TCP awards tender to Dubai-based supplier

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Saturday awarded the second urea import tender of 50,000 tons to a Dubai-base supplier at a lowest price of $304.40 per ton. In pursuance of the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet decision to
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Import of 50,000 tons of urea: TCP awards tender to Dubai-based supplier

Import of 50,000 tons of urea: TCP awards tender to Dubai-based supplier

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Saturday awarded the second urea import tender of 50,000 tons to a Dubai-base supplier at a lowest price of $304.40 per ton. In pursuance of the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet decision to
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Foreign investors buy shares worth $36.646 million

Foreign investors buy shares worth $36.646 million

Foreign investors'' interest in capital market has been continuing and an inflow of $36.646 million was recorded during ten days of the current month. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, over $21.886 million of foreign
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Foreign investors buy shares worth $36.646 million

Foreign investors buy shares worth $36.646 million

Foreign investors' interest in capital market has been continuing and an inflow of $36.646 million was recorded during ten days of the current month. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, over $21.886 million of foreign
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Foreign investors buy shares worth $36.646 million

Foreign investors buy shares worth $36.646 million

Foreign investors' interest in capital market has been continuing and an inflow of $36.646 million was recorded during ten days of the current month. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, over $21.886 million of foreign
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
July-March: 15.78 percent rise in remittances

July-March: 15.78 percent rise in remittances

Remittances from overseas Pakistanis continued to rise and $6,550.88 million was received in nine months (July-March) of the current fiscal year, showing an increase of $892.82 million, or 15.78 percent, over the amount received during same period of last
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
July-March: 15.78 percent rise in remittances

July-March: 15.78 percent rise in remittances

Remittances from overseas Pakistanis continued to rise and $6,550.88 million was received in nine months (July-March) of the current fiscal year, showing an increase of $892.82 million, or 15.78 percent, over the amount received during same period of last
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar rise continues

THE RUPEE: dollar rise continues

Downward trend was seen on the local currency market on Saturday as the number increased for dollar purchasing, money, experts said. On the interbank market the rupee was down three paisa at 84.04 against dollar for buying and it shed one paisa for sellin
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
July-March: 15.78 percent rise in remittances

July-March: 15.78 percent rise in remittances

Remittances from overseas Pakistanis continued to rise and $6,550.88 million was received in nine months (July-March) of the current fiscal year, showing an increase of $892.82 million, or 15.78 percent, over the amount received during same period of last
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar rise continues

THE RUPEE: dollar rise continues

Downward trend was seen on the local currency market on Saturday as the number increased for dollar purchasing, money, experts said. On the interbank market the rupee was down three paisa at 84.04 against dollar for buying and it shed one paisa for sellin
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
NBP President Ali Raza gets one-year extension

NBP President Ali Raza gets one-year extension

The federal government has re-appointed Syed Ali Raza, President National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), for one year commencing from July 1st, 2010. Official notification of the reappointment has been issued on Saturday from Islamabad. Syed Ali Raza''s, during
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
NBP President Ali Raza gets one-year extension

NBP President Ali Raza gets one-year extension

The federal government has re-appointed Syed Ali Raza, President National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), for one year commencing from July 1st, 2010. Official notification of the reappointment has been issued on Saturday from Islamabad. Syed Ali Raza's, during h
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
NBP President Ali Raza gets one-year extension

NBP President Ali Raza gets one-year extension

The federal government has re-appointed Syed Ali Raza, President National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), for one year commencing from July 1st, 2010. Official notification of the reappointment has been issued on Saturday from Islamabad. Syed Ali Raza's, during h
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
IMF warns high public debt ''tremendous'' challenge

IMF warns high public debt ''tremendous'' challenge

IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn said on Saturday that public debt in the advanced economies is set to increase significantly and reversing the rise would be a "tremendous" challenge. Strauss-Kahn, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, als
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
IMF warns high public debt 'tremendous' challenge

IMF warns high public debt 'tremendous' challenge

IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn said on Saturday that public debt in the advanced economies is set to increase significantly and reversing the rise would be a "tremendous" challenge. Strauss-Kahn, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, als
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
IMF warns high public debt 'tremendous' challenge

IMF warns high public debt 'tremendous' challenge

IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn said on Saturday that public debt in the advanced economies is set to increase significantly and reversing the rise would be a "tremendous" challenge. Strauss-Kahn, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, als
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
World currencies and dollar

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Air strikes kill 96 militants in tribal regions

Air strikes kill 96 militants in tribal regions

Air strikes killed nearly 100 suspected militants in two north-west tribal regions Saturday, an apparent intensification of efforts by the army to mop up Taliban fighters fleeing a military operation farther south. The strikes were carried out in the Orak
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Air strikes kill 96 militants in tribal regions

Air strikes kill 96 militants in tribal regions

Air strikes killed nearly 100 suspected militants in two north-west tribal regions Saturday, an apparent intensification of efforts by the army to mop up Taliban fighters fleeing a military operation farther south. The strikes were carried out in the Orak
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Obama leaves White House without press, breaking protocol

Obama leaves White House without press, breaking protocol

President Barack Obama quietly breached years of protocol on Saturday morning by leaving the White House without the press with him. About an hour before reporters were supposed to be in position to leave with the president, Obama left the grounds of the
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Obama leaves White House without press, breaking protocol

Obama leaves White House without press, breaking protocol

President Barack Obama quietly breached years of protocol on Saturday morning by leaving the White House without the press with him. About an hour before reporters were supposed to be in position to leave with the president, Obama left the grounds of the
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
15 dead in Bangkok clashes

15 dead in Bangkok clashes

Thai security forces fought street battles with protesters in the heart of Bangkok Saturday, leaving 15 dead and hundreds injured in the country's bloodiest political violence in almost two decades. A Japanese cameraman with the Reuters news agency was am
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
15 dead in Bangkok clashes

15 dead in Bangkok clashes

Thai security forces fought street battles with protesters in the heart of Bangkok Saturday, leaving 15 dead and hundreds injured in the country's bloodiest political violence in almost two decades. A Japanese cameraman with the Reuters news agency was am
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
World leaders voice shock and horror at Kaczynski death

World leaders voice shock and horror at Kaczynski death

World leaders expressed shock and dismay at the death of Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and many of the country's top officials in a plane crash Saturday in western Russia. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and President Dmitry Medvedev were quick
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (April 10, 2010).
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Microsoft committed to China despite Google pull-back

Microsoft committed to China despite Google pull-back

Microsoft remains strongly committed to China, even after Google's recent decision to shutter the China-based version of its search engine over censorship issues, a top executive said. The US software giant is planning to spend $500 million this year alon
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Bombings kill six across Iraq, including child

Bombings kill six across Iraq, including child

Roadside bombings and other attacks killed six people across Iraq on Saturday, including a child and the wife of a former police lieutenant colonel, officials said. Violence has plummeted across Iraq since its height in 2006 and 2007 but attacks continue,
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
SBP renews status of ECAIs

SBP renews status of ECAIs

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has renewed the status of External Credit Assessment Institutions (ECAIs) of both the credit rating agencies operating in Pakistan namely JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited and The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
SBP renews status of ECAIs

SBP renews status of ECAIs

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has renewed the status of External Credit Assessment Institutions (ECAIs) of both the credit rating agencies operating in Pakistan namely JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited and The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
SBP renews status of ECAIs

SBP renews status of ECAIs

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has renewed the status of External Credit Assessment Institutions (ECAIs) of both the credit rating agencies operating in Pakistan namely JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited and The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
July-March CPI inflation swells by 11.29 percent

July-March CPI inflation swells by 11.29 percent

The CPI inflation swelled by 11.29 percent during July-March 2009-10 against the budgetary target of 9.5 percent and it is likely that it will go up further. Official figures released by the Federal Bureau of Statistic on Saturday showed that Wholesale Pr
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
July-March CPI inflation swells by 11.29 percent

July-March CPI inflation swells by 11.29 percent

The CPI inflation swelled by 11.29 percent during July-March 2009-10 against the budgetary target of 9.5 percent and it is likely that it will go up further. Official figures released by the Federal Bureau of Statistic on Saturday showed that Wholesale Pr
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (April 10, 2010).

Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
July-March CPI inflation swells by 11.29 percent

July-March CPI inflation swells by 11.29 percent

The CPI inflation swelled by 11.29 percent during July-March 2009-10 against the budgetary target of 9.5 percent and it is likely that it will go up further. Official figures released by the Federal Bureau of Statistic on Saturday showed that Wholesale Pr
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

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 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
LNG Mashal Project: Ministry allowed to sign deal with GDF: minister

LNG Mashal Project: Ministry allowed to sign deal with GDF: minister

The Supreme Court has allowed the Petroleum Ministry to sign deal with a firm GDF for supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG), for which offer is valid till April 15. Addressing a press conference, Petroleum and Natural Resources Minister Naveed Qamar said
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

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 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
LNG Mashal Project: Ministry allowed to sign deal with GDF: minister

LNG Mashal Project: Ministry allowed to sign deal with GDF: minister

The Supreme Court has allowed the Petroleum Ministry to sign deal with a firm GDF for supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG), for which offer is valid till April 15. Addressing a press conference, Petroleum and Natural Resources Minister Naveed Qamar said
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
LNG Mashal Project: Ministry allowed to sign deal with GDF: minister

LNG Mashal Project: Ministry allowed to sign deal with GDF: minister

The Supreme Court has allowed the Petroleum Ministry to sign deal with a firm GDF for supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG), for which offer is valid till April 15. Addressing a press conference, Petroleum and Natural Resources Minister Naveed Qamar said
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Polish president killed in plane crash

Polish president killed in plane crash

Poland's President Lech Kaczynski, its central bank head and the country's military chief were among 97 people killed when their plane crashed in thick fog near a Russian airport on Saturday. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the crash as "the m
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Education City Evolution of a Vision - Investing in Education

Education City Evolution of a Vision - Investing in Education

Education City is located in Deh Chuhar, Gadap Town about 50 kilometers north-east of Karachi. As the Education City develops, Karachi will also serve as an intellectual hub of knowledge and research activities as well as the 'economic engine' of the Prov
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Polish president killed in plane crash

Polish president killed in plane crash

Poland's President Lech Kaczynski, its central bank head and the country's military chief were among 97 people killed when their plane crashed in thick fog near a Russian airport on Saturday. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the crash as "the m
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Sindh - the regional powerhouse of future

Sindh - the regional powerhouse of future

Province of Sindh is endowed with huge lignite (coal) resources comprising 186.345 billion tones, one of the largest deposits in the world and has the capacity to meet energy requirements of the country for decades. The newly elected PPP government in 200
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Azm-e-Nau-3 starts: troops carry out dispersal techniques

Azm-e-Nau-3 starts: troops carry out dispersal techniques

The country's ever largest and comprehensive military exercises "Azm-e-Nau-3" started here on Saturday on the eastern borders with the demonstration of 'Dispersal Techniques' by the troops in 'battle-like' situation. The exercises, to continue till May 15
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Sindh - the regional powerhouse of the future

Sindh - the regional powerhouse of the future

With the potential of becoming powerhouse for the region, Sindh has 185 billion tons of coal reserves in Thar, Badin, Sonda and Lakhra. The Federal and Provincial Governments are placing a very high priority to its development and Thar Coal field is now e
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Azm-e-Nau-3 starts: troops carry out dispersal techniques

Azm-e-Nau-3 starts: troops carry out dispersal techniques

The country's ever largest and comprehensive military exercises "Azm-e-Nau-3" started here on Saturday on the eastern borders with the demonstration of 'Dispersal Techniques' by the troops in 'battle-like' situation. The exercises, to continue till May 15
Published 11 Apr, 2010 12:00am