News Archives for Print - 2010-09-19

Wapda going slow on Bhasha dam: lack of National Assembly approval

The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) is reportedly not actively pursuing the multibillion-dollar Diamer-Bhasha dam, as formal approval by the National Assembly or CCI is still pending.

Published 19 Sep, 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 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Rates of spices and other allied commodities

Rates of spices and other allied commodities in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Karachi chemicals and dyes market rates

Chemicals and dyes market rates in rupees on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (September 17, 2010) and the forecast for Saturday (September 18, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Your rupee last month

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (August 02 to 31, 2010)

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Imran Farooq's murder: British police make witness appeal

British police investigating the fatal stabbing of Dr Imran Farooq in London Saturday appealed for witnesses to come forward. Dr Farooq, a senior member of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), died from multiple stab wounds and blunt trauma to the head, police

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Imran Farooq's murder: British police make witness appeal

British police investigating the fatal stabbing of Dr Imran Farooq in London Saturday appealed for witnesses to come forward. Dr Farooq, a senior member of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), died from multiple stab wounds and blunt trauma to the head, police

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

'There are threats to life of LHC Chief Justice'

The top security officials on Saturday informed the meeting of Chief Justices of superior courts that 'there are threats' to the life of Justice Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, Chief Justice Lahore High Court. On September 16, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Cha

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

'There are threats to life of LHC Chief Justice'

The top security officials on Saturday informed the meeting of Chief Justices of superior courts that 'there are threats' to the life of Justice Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, Chief Justice Lahore High Court. On September 16, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Cha

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Textile Development and Promotion Bill: draft to be circulated to all stakeholders

The Textile Ministry is likely to circulate the draft of 'Textile Development and Promotion Bill' among stakeholders for public debate from next week, Business Recorder has learnt. After discussing the proposed bill with all stakeholders, the draft

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Textile Development and Promotion Bill: draft to be circulated to all stakeholders

The Textile Ministry is likely to circulate the draft of 'Textile Development and Promotion Bill' among stakeholders for public debate from next week, Business Recorder has learnt. After discussing the proposed bill with all stakeholders, the draft

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Textile Development and Promotion Bill: draft to be circulated to all stakeholders

The Textile Ministry is likely to circulate the draft of ''Textile Development and Promotion Bill'' among stakeholders for public debate from next week, Business Recorder has learnt. After discussing the proposed bill with all stakeholders, the dra

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Under RGST ordinance: FBR may retain ST special procedure, five sectors' zero-rating

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to retain sales tax special procedure for different sectors, and zero-rating facility for the five leading export sectors under the 'reformed general sales tax (RGST) ordinance, to be issued before October 1,

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Under RGST ordinance: FBR may retain ST special procedure, five sectors' zero-rating

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to retain sales tax special procedure for different sectors, and zero-rating facility for the five leading export sectors under the 'reformed general sales tax (RGST) ordinance, to be issued before October 1,

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Under RGST ordinance: FBR may retain ST special procedure, five sectors'' zero-rating

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to retain sales tax special procedure for different sectors, and zero-rating facility for the five leading export sectors under the ''reformed general sales tax (RGST) ordinance, to be issued before October 1

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Textile sector opposes VAT, pleads for continuation of zero-rated ST regime

Textile sector has opposed the proposed value added tax (VAT) and said the zero-rated sales tax regime must continue to protect the ailing sector from a financial collapse. Representatives of around 16 different associations of textile sector disapproved

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Textile sector opposes VAT, pleads for continuation of zero-rated ST regime

Textile sector has opposed the proposed value added tax (VAT) and said the zero-rated sales tax regime must continue to protect the ailing sector from a financial collapse. Representatives of around 16 different associations of textile sector disapproved

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Textile sector opposes VAT, pleads for continuation of zero-rated ST regime

Textile sector has opposed the proposed value added tax (VAT) and said the zero-rated sales tax regime must continue to protect the ailing sector from a financial collapse. Representatives of around 16 different associations of textile sector disapproved

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Amnesty schemes protect tax evaders: FBR's study on black economy

A study conducted by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on black economy has shown that frequent amnesty schemes, including 'Tax Investment Scheme', have protected the tax evaders, increasing the size of Pakistan's informal economy manifold. A research, c

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Amnesty schemes protect tax evaders: FBR's study on black economy

A study conducted by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on black economy has shown that frequent amnesty schemes, including 'Tax Investment Scheme', have protected the tax evaders, increasing the size of Pakistan's informal economy manifold. A research, c

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Amnesty schemes protect tax evaders: FBR''s study on black economy

A study conducted by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on black economy has shown that frequent amnesty schemes, including ''Tax Investment Scheme'', have protected the tax evaders, increasing the size of Pakistan''s informal economy manifold. A research

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Karachi LTU's collections depict 80 percent growth

The revenue collections, made by Karachi Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) on account of profit on debts from government securities under section 151 of Income Tax Ordinance (ITO) 2001, has shown 80 percent growth during ongoing fiscal year.

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Karachi LTU's collections depict 80 percent growth

The revenue collections, made by Karachi Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) on account of profit on debts from government securities under section 151 of Income Tax Ordinance (ITO) 2001, has shown 80 percent growth during ongoing fiscal year.

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Karachi LTU''s collections depict 80 percent growth

The revenue collections, made by Karachi Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) on account of profit on debts from government securities under section 151 of Income Tax Ordinance (ITO) 2001, has shown 80 percent growth during ongoing fiscal year.

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Over 40 dead in Afghan parliamentary voting violence

More than 40 people, including civilians, security forces and Taliban fighters were killed Saturday as Taliban militants tried to derail the second post-Taliban parliamentary polls, officials said. Among those killed in rockets and bombings were 11 civili

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Over 40 dead in Afghan parliamentary voting violence

More than 40 people, including civilians, security forces and Taliban fighters were killed Saturday as Taliban militants tried to derail the second post-Taliban parliamentary polls, officials said. Among those killed in rockets and bombings were 11 civili

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan flood relief: India hands over $20 million cheque to UN chief

India handed over a cheque of $20 million to UN chief Ban Ki-moon for relief and rehabilitation of flood-affected people in Pakistan. Welcoming the contribution from the Indian government, Ban said: "I hope this money will be used for those who really nee

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan flood relief: India hands over $20 million cheque to UN chief

India handed over a cheque of $20 million to UN chief Ban Ki-moon for relief and rehabilitation of flood-affected people in Pakistan. Welcoming the contribution from the Indian government, Ban said: "I hope this money will be used for those who really nee

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

PML-Q merges with PML-F: Pir Pagaro new party chief

In a historic move, the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) has been merged with Pakistan Muslim League (F), declaring Pir Pagaro as party chief. However, decisions on mechanism for running the party are yet to be taken by the two groups' top leadership with a cle

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

PML-Q merges with PML-F: Pir Pagaro new party chief

In a historic move, the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) has been merged with Pakistan Muslim League (F), declaring Pir Pagaro as party chief. However, decisions on mechanism for running the party are yet to be taken by the two groups' top leadership with a cle

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

PSO resumes fuel supply to Hubco, Kapco: Rs 12 billion released by Finance Ministry

The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) resumed furnace oil supply to Hubco and Kapco after Finance Ministry released Rs 12 billion to ease its financial woes, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday. "We have also received a commitment of Rs 24 billion, to be r

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

PSO resumes fuel supply to Hubco, Kapco: Rs 12 billion released by Finance Ministry

The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) resumed furnace oil supply to Hubco and Kapco after Finance Ministry released Rs 12 billion to ease its financial woes, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday. "We have also received a commitment of Rs 24 billion, to be r

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

PSO resumes fuel supply to Hubco, Kapco: Rs 12 billion released by Finance Ministry

The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) resumed furnace oil supply to Hubco and Kapco after Finance Ministry released Rs 12 billion to ease its financial woes, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday. "We have also received a commitment of Rs 24 billion, to be r

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

NRO beneficiaries: Prime Minister wants to have a complete list

Federal government on Saturday decided not to appoint 'NRO-beneficiary' officials on key posts in future. The Prime Minister Secretariat has directed the Establishment Division to furnish a complete list of all those NRO beneficiaries who are presently ap

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

NRO beneficiaries: Prime Minister wants to have a complete list

Federal government on Saturday decided not to appoint 'NRO-beneficiary' officials on key posts in future. The Prime Minister Secretariat has directed the Establishment Division to furnish a complete list of all those NRO beneficiaries who are presently ap

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Wapda going slow on Bhasha dam: lack of National Assembly approval

The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) is reportedly not actively pursuing the multibillion-dollar Diamer-Bhasha dam, as formal approval by the National Assembly or CCI is still pending.

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Wapda going slow on Bhasha dam: lack of National Assembly approval

The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) is reportedly not actively pursuing the multibillion-dollar Diamer-Bhasha dam, as formal approval by the National Assembly or CCI is still pending.

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Iran stops importing petrol: minister

Oil Minister Masoud Mirkazemi said on Saturday that Iran had now stopped importing petrol, a commodity targeted by world powers in new sanctions against Tehran's controversial nuclear drive. "No purchase has been made of petrol since last month," Mirkazem

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Public sector universities: Prime Minister forms panel to resolve issue of funds' release

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh on Saturday constituted a committee to resolve the issue pertaining to release of funds to the public sector universities following the directives by Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. According to a statement

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Iran to set up nine medical relief camps

Iran says it plans to set up several medical camps in Pakistan after devastating floods hit the South Asian country. Mobile hospital includes nine camps and three ambulance buses, Iran Health Minister Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi said. He said hospital will be

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Human rights case: Chief Justice calls report from PPO Punjab

The Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry took suo motu notice on a news item published in a newspaper dated September 17 regarding an alleged brutal murder of a factory owner after a road accident. Reportedly one Tariq Mehmood was

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

'Water management' fast becoming a global issue: Dr Laghari

The concluding ceremony of an international conference on 'water management' was organised in Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro. Dr Javaid R Laghari, Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) was the chief guest on the occasion.

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Export-oriented sectors: government's intention to withdraw zero rating criticised

Chairman Site Association of Industry (SAI), Salim Parekh has criticised the government's intention to withdraw zero rating from five export oriented sectors. He was of the view that discontinuity of zero rating will lead to another circular debt for Paki

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

100-home village in Muzaffargarh inaugurated

Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Shahbaz Sharif said, "we would construct homes for the shelter-less people in flood-affected areas with the help of Turkish Government while rubber dams would also be developed to control/reserve excess water. He was addressing

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Kati condemns Imran Farooq's assassination

S.M.Muneer, Patron-in-Chief, Razzak Hashim Paracha, Chairman, Najmul Arfeen and Amjad Ullah Khan, Vice Chairmen of Kati in a joint statement condemned the brutal assassination of Dr Imran Farooq. They said the assassination of Dr Imran Farooq is a great t

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

KESC extends bills' due date

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has extended the due date of submitting electricity bills. According to official sources of KESC, the bills due on September 17 could be submitted now on Monday September 20 without late payment surcharge.

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Trade Fair in Moscow: Dr Baig to lead Pakistan's delegation

Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Federal Advisor on Textiles, will lead the delegation of leading textile companies to participate at 35th Federal Trade Fair 21st to 24th September, 2010 Moscow, Russia. One of the largest trade fair for the Russian Markets. Dr Baig

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Devolution process to be completed by June 2011: Raza Rabbani calls on chief minister Sindh

The federal government has asked the floods-hit provinces to get ready for shouldering new responsibilities under the provincial autonomy-based post-18th Constitutional Amendment regime. Also, Islamabad tends to manage the post-18th Amendment affairs thro

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

US urged to accord EU-like market access to Pakistan

The newly-elected central chairman of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma), Gohar Ejaz, has urged the US government to accord market access to Pakistan in line with the EU, as the country badly needs creation of new jobs to overcome the severe i

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Report on plot to kill LHC CJ: Taseer urges CJP to form judicial commission for probe

Punjab Governor Salman Taseer on Saturday requested Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to constitute a judicial commission to probe into the Punjab Special Branch report regarding a plot to kill LHC CJ Khawaja Sharif. Addressing a press conference h

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

KPT rationalises berth charges at international level: bunker suppliers resent 'exorbitant' $5 raise

Bunker suppliers to the national and international vessels have expressed strong reservations as the port operators have increased berth charges 'exorbitantly'. According to sources, Karachi Port Trust recently increased berth charges for bunker suppliers

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Relief to survivors: 'Faisalabad one of the leading districts to send goods'

Faisalabad is one of the leading districts of the country in sending relief goods to the flood-affected areas as heavy consignments of food items and goods of domestic use have been sent to the districts of Mianwali, Jhang, Muzafargar, Rajanpur, DG Khan,

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Japanese ship brings two more rescue helicopters

Japan Maritime Self Defense Force's (JMSDF)'s landing ship "Shimokita", commanded by Captain Masanobu Miura, arrived at Karachi port on Saturday to bring two more large helicopters after 11,000km voyage from Japan. This was stated by Masaharu Sato, Consul

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Petrol shortage in Lahore continues for fourth day

Shortage of Petrol in Lahore continued for the fourth consecutive day in Lahore however, the diesel is available on the pumps. Long queues of people were seen on the petrol pumps. Due to the petrol shortage citizens faced massive transportation problems d

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Weather becomes pleasant in Punjab

After an extraordinary hot, rainy and humid weather for past six months, there is now a perceptible pleasant change in the weather after a significant decrease in temperature in the plains of Punjab. There were widespread thunderstorm and light rains at t

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Section 144

District Administrator, Mirpurkhas, Ghulam Hussain Memon has imposed section 144 Cr.P.C under which the gathering of 5 or more people, taking out a protest rally, holding of public meeting, carrying any kinds of arms, objectionable speeches and raising ob

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

10 police officials selected for Hajj: computerised balloting held

Islamabad police held computerised balloting to select 10 police officials who would perform Hajj on police expense this year. The computerised balloting was held at Police Headquarters and the ceremony was attended by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Is

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

India should adhere to accepted human rights standards: foreign office

A Foreign Office spokesman here on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir issue is an international dispute and subject of several UN Security Council resolutions and India should not be dismissive of uprising in Kashmir. Reacting to the Indian response to the F

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

PPP workers donate Rs 150,000 to Prime Minister relief fund

Senior Provincial Minister Raja Riaz Ahmed was given cheques of Rs 1.5 lack by party workers traders and social leaders at sheikupura, which were forwarded to the Prime Minister's relief fund. Talking on this occasion, Raja Riaz Ahmed said that it was the

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Change of government is inevitable: PML-N

Change of government has become inevitable as the PPP-led coalition government of Prime Yousuf Raza Gilani has failed on all fronts a central leader and former Central Information Secretary of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Siddiqul Farooq said Saturday.

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Street crimes assume alarming proportion in Karachi

Street crimes in the city have assumed serious proportion. Youths armed with illegal weapons are roaming openly on roads of the financial hub and depriving the people from their cell phones, cash and other valuables, but the law enforcer have failed to ch

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Shujaat blames government for inundating Thatta

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) chief Chaudhri Shujaat Hussain has said that government is involved in inundating of Thatta. Talking to media at Makli, here on Saturday, he said a breach was made in MS embankment at Kot Almo to inundate Sajawal, from whe

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Canadian man convicted in Air India bomb case

A Canadian man who admitted helping make the bomb that destroyed Air India Flight 182 was found guilty on Saturday of perjury during the trial of two other men accused of history's deadliest airline bombing. A jury in Vancouver convicted Inderjit Singh Re

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Canadian man convicted in Air India bomb case

A Canadian man who admitted helping make the bomb that destroyed Air India Flight 182 was found guilty on Saturday of perjury during the trial of two other men accused of history's deadliest airline bombing. A jury in Vancouver convicted Inderjit Singh Re

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Gold hits new high of Rs 40,600 per tola

Global gold value surge continues pushing gold prices to a new peak of Rs 40,600 per tola on the local market on Saturday, a trader said. Gold trading began today after one day of markets closure, (because the city mourned the assassination of an MQM lead

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Gold hits new high of Rs 40,600 per tola

Global gold value surge continues pushing gold prices to a new peak of Rs 40,600 per tola on the local market on Saturday, a trader said. Gold trading began today after one day of markets closure, (because the city mourned the assassination of an MQM lead

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Gold hits new high of Rs 40,600 per tola

Global gold value surge continues pushing gold prices to a new peak of Rs 40,600 per tola on the local market on Saturday, a trader said. Gold trading began today after one day of markets closure, (because the city mourned the assassination of an MQM lead

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Iran stops importing petrol: minister

Oil Minister Masoud Mirkazemi said on Saturday that Iran had now stopped importing petrol, a commodity targeted by world powers in new sanctions against Tehran''s controversial nuclear drive. "No purchase has been made of petrol since last month," Mirkaze

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Prime Minister urged to direct release of withheld ST refund claims

Chairman, Pakistan Apparel Forum (PAF), Jawed Bilwani has urged Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Federal Finance Minister, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh to issue urgent instructions to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and RTO to release on top priori

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Fresh unrest rocks IHK as death toll rises to 102

Police fired on fresh anti-India demonstrations in Kashmir on Saturday, killing three protesters and bringing the number of civilian deaths in an unprecedented wave of unrest to 102. The new deaths came as thousands of Kashmiris poured onto the streets, s

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Fresh unrest rocks IHK as death toll rises to 102

Police fired on fresh anti-India demonstrations in Kashmir on Saturday, killing three protesters and bringing the number of civilian deaths in an unprecedented wave of unrest to 102. The new deaths came as thousands of Kashmiris poured onto the streets, s

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Prime Minister urged to direct release of withheld ST refund claims

Chairman, Pakistan Apparel Forum (PAF), Jawed Bilwani has urged Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Federal Finance Minister, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh to issue urgent instructions to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and RTO to release on top priori

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Prime Minister urged to direct release of withheld ST refund claims

Chairman, Pakistan Apparel Forum (PAF), Jawed Bilwani has urged Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Federal Finance Minister, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh to issue urgent instructions to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and RTO to release on top priori

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Thousands surround Merkel office in nuclear protest

Tens of thousands of Germans surrounded Chancellor Angela Merkel's office on Saturday in an anti-nuclear demonstration that organisers said was the biggest of its kind since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. The protest, which organisers said drew 100,000 p

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Protest against OGDCL managing director''s appointment: Prime Minister refuses to accept Naveed Qamar''s resignation

The Prime Minister has refused to accept the resignation of Petroleum Minister Syed Naveed Qamar who submitted his resignation in protest against Adnan Khawaja''s appointment as Managing Director Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, informed sources t

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Prime Minister urged to direct release of withheld ST refund claims

Chairman, Pakistan Apparel Forum (PAF), Jawed Bilwani has urged Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Federal Finance Minister, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh to issue urgent instructions to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and RTO to release on top priori

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 13	281.73
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 13	281.53
USD to Japanese Yen / May 13	147.90
USD to Swiss Franc / May 13	0.84
Pound Sterling to USD / May 13	1.32
Euro to USD / May 13	1.11
UK LIBOR % / May 12	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 12	5,844.19
Nasdaq / May 12	18,708.34
Dow Jones / May 12	42,410.10
India Sensex / May 13	81,726.97
Tokyo Nikkei / May 13	38,305.85
Hang Seng / May 13	23,188.20
FTSE 100 / May 13	8,606.55
Germany DAX 30 / May 13	23,595.02
France CAC40 / May 13	7,859.80

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 12	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 12	291,923
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 13	61.90
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 13	3,253.26
Cotton US¢/pound / May 13	66.85
Petrol/Litre / May 14	252.63
Diesel/Litre / May 14	256.64

Stock	Price
Grays Leasing / May 13 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	4.51 ▲ 0.72 (19%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / May 13 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	6.59 ▲ 1 (17.89%)
Al-Shaheer Corp / May 13 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	6.88 ▲ 1 (17.01%)
B. F. Mod. / May 13 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	8.34 ▲ 1 (13.62%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / May 13 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	9.11 ▲ 1 (12.33%)
Mahanna Islamic Index / May 13 Mahanna Islamic Index Traded Fund(MIIETF)	15.47 ▲ 1.65 (11.94%)
Haseeb Waqas / May 13 Haseeb Waqas Sugar Mills Limited(HWQS)	9.59 ▲ 1 (11.64%)
Gulshan Sp. / May 13 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.40 ▲ 0.35 (11.48%)
Ghazi Fabrics / May 13 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	10.17 ▲ 1 (10.91%)
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / May 13 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	14.80 ▲ 1.35 (10.04%)

Stock	Price
Power Cem(Pref) / May 13 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	15.35 ▼ -1.71 (-10.02%)
Bilal Fibres / May 13 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	19.59 ▼ -2.18 (-10.01%)
TPL Life Insur. / May 13 TPL Life Insurance Limited(TPLL)	46.80 ▼ -5.2 (-10%)
Din Tex. / May 13 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	45 ▼ -4.99 (-9.98%)
Mughal Energy / May 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	19.90 ▼ -2.12 (-9.63%)
Suhail Jute / May 13 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	78.36 ▼ -8.24 (-9.52%)
First Punjab Modaraba / May 13 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	2.77 ▼ -0.28 (-9.18%)
Parmount Sp. / May 13 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	3.36 ▼ -0.31 (-8.45%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / May 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	2.95 ▼ -0.25 (-7.81%)
First IBL Mod. / May 13 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	3 ▼ -0.24 (-7.41%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / May 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	41,734,903 ▼ -0.06
Maple Leaf Cement / May 13 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	41,052,877 ▲ 6.27
Sui South Gas / May 13 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	35,773,773 ▲ 2.33
Oil & Gas Dev. / May 13 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	30,912,153 ▲ 15.65
B.O.Punjab / May 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	24,175,098 ▼ -0.16
Cnergyico PK / May 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	24,174,880 ▼ -0.09
K-Electric Ltd. / May 13 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	23,803,446 ▼ -0.22
At-Tahur Ltd. / May 13 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	21,754,749 ▼ -3.25
Fauji Cement / May 13 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	20,681,855 ▲ 1.82
D.G.K.Cement / May 13 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	19,785,523 ▲ 10.35

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