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Print - 2010-10-12
Economic revival: government urged to take business community on board

Economic revival: government urged to take business community on board

President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Syed Ali Raza Saeed Shah has said that government should take the business community onboard in policymaking for the economic revival of the country. Implementation of Reformed General Sales Ta
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Pervaiz Elahi's plea dismissed

Pervaiz Elahi's plea dismissed

Supreme Court on Monday upheld the verdicts of Lahore High Court and Election Tribunal, dismissing the appeal of former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, who had requested the court to declare him winner from NA-61 after the seat had fallen va
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Government departments: ban on recruitment challenged in LHC

Government departments: ban on recruitment challenged in LHC

Lahore High Court on Monday issued notice to Punjab government in a petition challenging ban on appointments in grades five to 16 in the provincial departments. The petitioner's advocate Alamgir Khan stated that government has put a ban on recruitment, wh
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Punjab government wants 'Deeni Madaris' to join national mainstream

Punjab government wants 'Deeni Madaris' to join national mainstream

Senior Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab, Sirdar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa has said that in order to enable Deeni Madaris to join the national mainstream, modern knowledge is also made part of madaris along with religious education so that alumni could be ab
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Petition challenging appointment of Deedar referred to CJ

Petition challenging appointment of Deedar referred to CJ

Justice Nasir Saeed Sheikh of the Lahore High Court on Monday referred a petition to Chief Justice challenging appointment of Justice Deedar Hussain Shah (Retd) as Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) after the petitioner expressed his distrust o
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
DBA members boycott courts partially

DBA members boycott courts partially

The members of District Bar Association (DBA) on Monday partially boycotted the local courts. After wearing black badges on their shoulders, they appeared in the courts for 2 hours and abstained from the courts after 10am. Their protestation was regarding
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Sindh sugar mills to light up boilers from November 1

Sindh sugar mills to light up boilers from November 1

Sugarmills in Sindh province will light up boilers of their units from November 1, it is learnt. Officials in Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Sindh-Circle told Business Recorder that the process of sugar production in Sindh would start from
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Gandhara Steam Safari train to help boost tourism: Bilour

Gandhara Steam Safari train to help boost tourism: Bilour

Minister for Railways Haji Ghulam Ahmed Bilour has said that Gandhara Steam Safari tourists' train would help boost the recreational activities and promote tourism. Talking to APP on Monday, the minister said that train will not only attract the national
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Degrees' verification: ECP vows to accomplish task by month-end

Degrees' verification: ECP vows to accomplish task by month-end

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday vowed to accomplish the task of Parliamentarians academic credentials' authentication by the end of this month, despite the fact that six of 12 MPs did not turn up for the verification of their degrees.
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Death of Fakhar-ud-Din's brother condoled

Death of Fakhar-ud-Din's brother condoled

Minister for Finance and Planning & Development, Tanvir Ashraf Kaira has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the sad demise of Salah-ud-Din, brother of Dr Fakhar-ud-Din, Secretary Information, Pakistan Peoples Party Punjab. The minister expresse
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Murtaza Abbas new CFO of Siemens Pakistan

Murtaza Abbas new CFO of Siemens Pakistan

Murtaza Abbas has taken over as the new Chief Financial Officer at Siemens Pakistan with effect from 1st October 2010.He replaces Gerhard Wilcke who retired after eight years of meritorious service to the company. 34 years old Murtaza Abbas has a distingu
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Hyderabad district relief body holds meeting

Hyderabad district relief body holds meeting

The District Relief Committee of Hyderabad has recommended that the villages of Taluka Latifabad should be included in the relief net announced by the provincial department, and National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) management directed to r
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
'Internal, external forces threatening democracy'

'Internal, external forces threatening democracy'

Federal Law Minister, Dr Babar Awan had said not only internal but also external forces are threatening democracy, trying to weaken the government. The PPP would defend democracy and it was not in favour of confrontation with any party, he further said wh
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
LHC reserves judgement in Pir Masood's appointment case

LHC reserves judgement in Pir Masood's appointment case

The Lahore High Court on Monday reserved its verdict in an application of federal government challenging maintainability of a petition against appointment of Pir Masood Chishti as federal law secretary. Barrister Javed Iqbal Jaffrey had filed the petition
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
NICL land scam: hearing today

NICL land scam: hearing today

The Supreme Court of Pakistan is all set to hear on Tuesday the land purchase scam of National Insurance Corporation of Limited (NICL), involving billions of rupees.. The suo motu case will be heard by a three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Iftikha
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Land acquisition for Diamer-Bhasha DPs: Wapda seeks Rs 10 billion funds

Land acquisition for Diamer-Bhasha DPs: Wapda seeks Rs 10 billion funds

The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has sought Rs 10 billion from Ministry of Finance for land acquisition for resettlement of those who would be displaced in connection with the construction of Diamer-Basha dam, it is learnt. Sources said t
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Trade figures: MCC Quetta asked to report accurately, responsibly

Trade figures: MCC Quetta asked to report accurately, responsibly

Pakistan's international trade figures have not been accurately compiled due to wrong reporting of import/export data by the Model Customs Collectorate Quetta, hindering reconciliation of data among different government departments. This has been specific
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Various projects initiated for women empowerment

Various projects initiated for women empowerment

The Department of Women Development has initiated a number of projects for the women empowerment. This was stated by the Sindh Minister for Women Development, Tauqeer Fatima Bhutto. She said on Monday that the present government has also initiated Benazir
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
'Tight Gas Petroleum Policy' soon: Naveed

'Tight Gas Petroleum Policy' soon: Naveed

Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Syed Naveed Qamar, on Monday said that the government will soon announce a "Tight Gas Petroleum Policy." Talking to the media after addressing "Fuelling Pakistan Conference" here, he said that the Fede
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
PML-Q dissidents to start membership drive

PML-Q dissidents to start membership drive

Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid Punjab (PML-Q) dissident group on Monday decided to complete its organisation and membership at the district level within a month, saying their group would start this mission from Southern Punjab.
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
PML-N seeks Musharraf's extradition through Interpol

PML-N seeks Musharraf's extradition through Interpol

Declaring Pervaiz Musharraf as 'national culprit,' Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday demanded his extradition through Interpol for holding trial for misdeeds under Article 6 (High Treason) of the Constitution. N-league made this demand throug
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Textile industry to face four-hour loadshedding

Textile industry to face four-hour loadshedding

Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has withdrawn textile industry's exemption from load shedding, pushing it to face four-hour loadshedding everyday. Central Chairman, All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) Ejaz Gohar has termed it a sheer ne
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
'Government has a choice to hire or change a lawyer'

'Government has a choice to hire or change a lawyer'

Federal Law Minister Babar Awan has maintained that under Article 10 of the Constitution, the government has a choice to hire or change a lawyer. He was talking to media outside the Punjab Assembly here on Monday. He further said the government would not
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Zardari vows to continue struggle for democracy

Zardari vows to continue struggle for democracy

President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday called upon the politicians engaging in negative propaganda against the present democratic government not to play in the hands of anti-democratic forces, which desire the fruits of democracy could not reach the common
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Queen Elizabeth II names huge new liner

Queen Elizabeth II names huge new liner

Britain's queen named a giant new luxury cruise liner the Queen Elizabeth on Monday, christening the 92,000-tonne vessel by smashing a bottle of white wine across the bow. Queen Elizabeth II had a guided tour of the Italian-built ship, which is operated b
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
US treats first patient with human embryonic stem cells

US treats first patient with human embryonic stem cells

US doctors have begun treating the first patient using human embryonic stem cells as part of the first approved study of the controversial treatment, the Geron Corporation said Monday. The patient began treatment Friday with Geron's GRNOPC1 human embryoni
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Hungary state to take control of MAL after spill

Hungary state to take control of MAL after spill

Hungary's prime minister on Monday blamed "human negligence" for a spill of toxic red sludge that killed at least seven people last week, and said the government should take control of the company responsible. Government spokeswoman Anna Nagy said Zoltan
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Bombs kill three Afghan civilians, Nato soldier

Bombs kill three Afghan civilians, Nato soldier

Roadside bomb attacks killed three Afghan civilians and a Nato soldier, as well as seriously wounded a child, in southern Afghanistan on Monday, the military said. Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are the Taliban's chief weapon in their nine-year insur
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
US and Karzai say Afghan talks with Taliban limited

US and Karzai say Afghan talks with Taliban limited

The United States believes reports about secret talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government are exaggerated, a senior US official said, after President Hamid Karzai described them as "unofficial contacts". Ambassador Richard Holbrooke said in Berl
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Five parties win seats in Kyrgyzstan, tough coalition talks seen

Five parties win seats in Kyrgyzstan, tough coalition talks seen

Five parties won seats in Kyrgyzstan's new parliament on Monday, a fragmented result that means tough negotiations lie ahead to form a coalition to lead the Central Asian state out of failed authoritarian rule. Kyrgyzstan is trying to form the first parli
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
PML-N submits adjournment motion

PML-N submits adjournment motion

Pakistan Muslim League (N) on Monday submitted an adjournment motion in the National Assembly Secretariat regarding the closure of a private television channel. The motion was signed by PML-N MNAs Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, Muhammad Pervaiz Malik, Nisar Tanvi
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Four Kashmiris booked under PSA

Four Kashmiris booked under PSA

The authorities in occupied Kashmir have booked four innocent Kashmiris under the black law Public Safety Act (PSA) in Shopian district for participating in recent anti-India demonstrations. Kashmir Media Service reported that Superintendent of Police Sho
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Transfers and postings of 10 officials

Transfers and postings of 10 officials

The Punjab government has on Monday issued a notification regarding transfer and posting of 10 officers, including District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Pakpattan. According to the notification, Zulfiqar Ahmed, DCO Pakpattan, has been transferred and poste
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Isolated rains likely in north Punjab

Isolated rains likely in north Punjab

Local Meteorological Department has forecast dry weather in most parts of the country, but isolated rain is likely in north Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. During the last 24 hours weather remained dry in most parts of the country. However, rain occ
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
CJCSC meets CoAS

CJCSC meets CoAS

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Khalid Shameem Wynne met Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General, Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at General Headquarters on Monday. The CJCSC remained with the CoAS for some time and discussed matters of profe
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Lack of quorum halts Balochistan Assembly proceedings

Lack of quorum halts Balochistan Assembly proceedings

The legislation of two bills and moving of a resolution could not be carried out in the Balochistan Assembly on Monday due to short of quorum pointed out twice by a treasury member. Speaker Muhammad Aslam Bhootani presided over the assembly sitting, which
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Taseer praises business community's role in flood relief efforts

Taseer praises business community's role in flood relief efforts

Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer said Monday asking for trade is not begging. He was addressing the victory celebration dinner of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) at the residence of Javed Iqbal, head of Businessmen Panel. Governor Punjab said
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
High-ranking trade team visits Iran to boost commercial ties

High-ranking trade team visits Iran to boost commercial ties

The visit of a high ranking 13-member trade delegation to Iran would result in increased trade and commercial relations between Pakistan and Iran. The delegation, led by Abdul Majid Haji Mohammad, which left here on October 6, was due to visit several cit
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Iran hangs five drug traffickers: report

Iran hangs five drug traffickers: report

Iran has hanged five people in the central city of Isfahan after finding them guilty of drug trafficking, state television's website said on Monday. The report did not identify those who were hanged but said the executions were carried out in Isfahan's ma
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Iran hangs five drug traffickers: report

Iran hangs five drug traffickers: report

Iran has hanged five people in the central city of Isfahan after finding them guilty of drug trafficking, state television's website said on Monday. The report did not identify those who were hanged but said the executions were carried out in Isfahan's ma
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Nato aims to start Afghan handover early next year

Nato aims to start Afghan handover early next year

Nato allies are expected to endorse a plan next month to start transferring security responsibility in Afghanistan to Afghan forces at the start of next year or by July at the latest, the head of Nato said on Monday. Alliance Secretary-General Anders Fogh
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (October 11, 2010) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 12, 2010).

Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Turkish Prime Minister due today

Turkish Prime Minister due today

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will arrive on Tuesday (today) on a two-day visit to hold talks with Pakistani leaders and further bolster bilateral ties between the two countries. Erdogan is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Prime Minist
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Turkish Prime Minister due today

Turkish Prime Minister due today

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will arrive on Tuesday (today) on a two-day visit to hold talks with Pakistani leaders and further bolster bilateral ties between the two countries. Erdogan is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Prime Minist
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
UN scientist sees global climate forecasts by 2020

UN scientist sees global climate forecasts by 2020

Experts should be able to provide reliable seasonal climate forecasts on temperatures and rainfall levels a year in advance within a decade, a senior United Nations scientist said on Monday. Further down the road, although still some way off, accurate pre
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Conviction by AC: Prime Minister dismisses GR Baloch

Conviction by AC: Prime Minister dismisses GR Baloch

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday imposed major penalty of dismissal from service upon G R Baloch, an officer of the Foreign Service of Pakistan on account of his conviction by the Accountability Court. Baloch was found involved in unlawful
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Conviction by AC: Prime Minister dismisses GR Baloch

Conviction by AC: Prime Minister dismisses GR Baloch

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday imposed major penalty of dismissal from service upon G R Baloch, an officer of the Foreign Service of Pakistan on account of his conviction by the Accountability Court. Baloch was found involved in unlawful
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Rs 700 million released for construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam

Rs 700 million released for construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam

The groundbreaking of Wapda offices and colonies of Diamer-Bhasha dam is expected next month. The federal government has released an initial sum of Rs 700 million to Wapda for acquisition of land to construct Diamer-Bhasha Dam in Gilgit-Baltistan.The amou
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (October 11, 2010).

Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
July-September remittances up 13.5 percent

July-September remittances up 13.5 percent

Remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis continued to show a rising trend as an amount of $2.646 billion was received in the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year, showing an increase of $314.8 million or 13.5 percent over the same
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (October 11, 2010).

Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
July-September remittances up 13.5 percent

July-September remittances up 13.5 percent

Remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis continued to show a rising trend as an amount of $2.646 billion was received in the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year, showing an increase of $314.8 million or 13.5 percent over the same
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (October 11, 2010) and for Tuesday (October 12, 2010)
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
July-September remittances up 13.5 percent

July-September remittances up 13.5 percent

Remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis continued to show a rising trend as an amount of $2.646 billion was received in the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year, showing an increase of $314.8 million or 13.5 percent over the same
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Remaining 29 officers promoted to Grade 22

Remaining 29 officers promoted to Grade 22

The government on Monday approved promotion of remaining 29 officers, including Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, who were from among 54 officers whose promotions were nullified by the Supreme Court of Pakistan on April 27, 2010. In the first pha
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Remaining 29 officers promoted to Grade 22

Remaining 29 officers promoted to Grade 22

The government on Monday approved promotion of remaining 29 officers, including Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, who were from among 54 officers whose promotions were nullified by the Supreme Court of Pakistan on April 27, 2010. In the first pha
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (October 11, 2010).

Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Afridi''s term as KSE managing director expires on October 31

Afridi''s term as KSE managing director expires on October 31

The three-year term of Karachi Stock Exchange Manager Director Adnan Afridi is coming to an end on October 31, 2010. Sources said Afridi has already informed the KSE Board of Directors that he will not be available for second contract for the same post.
Published 12 Oct, 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 Monday (October 11, 2010).

Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Afridi's term as KSE managing director expires on October 31

Afridi's term as KSE managing director expires on October 31

The three-year term of Karachi Stock Exchange Manager Director Adnan Afridi is coming to an end on October 31, 2010. Sources said Afridi has already informed the KSE Board of Directors that he will not be available for second contract for the same post.
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Afridi's term as KSE managing director expires on October 31

Afridi's term as KSE managing director expires on October 31

The three-year term of Karachi Stock Exchange Manager Director Adnan Afridi is coming to an end on October 31, 2010. Sources said Afridi has already informed the KSE Board of Directors that he will not be available for second contract for the same post.
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (October 11, 2010).

Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
SNGPL seeks Rs 37.25 per mmbtu increase

SNGPL seeks Rs 37.25 per mmbtu increase

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) has sought an increase in gas price by Rs 37.25 per MMBTU for each category of consumers, on account of cost of gas, central excise duty and transmission and distribution T and D) cost, Business Recorder has l
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
SNGPL seeks Rs 37.25 per mmbtu increase

SNGPL seeks Rs 37.25 per mmbtu increase

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) has sought an increase in gas price by Rs 37.25 per MMBTU for each category of consumers, on account of cost of gas, central excise duty and transmission and distribution T and D) cost, Business Recorder has l
Published 12 Oct, 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 Monday (October 11, 2010).

Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
SNGPL seeks Rs 37.25 per mmbtu increase

SNGPL seeks Rs 37.25 per mmbtu increase

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) has sought an increase in gas price by Rs 37.25 per MMBTU for each category of consumers, on account of cost of gas, central excise duty and transmission and distribution T and D) cost, Business Recorder has l
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Army tribunal to consider mass killing at US base

Army tribunal to consider mass killing at US base

A US military tribunal meets on Tuesday to decide if a Muslim Army major will stand trial for a killing spree at a Texas base last year that raised concern over the threat of "home grown" terrorist attacks. The accused, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, was expect
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (October 11, 2010).

Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
ICAP parts ways with FBR over TAF

ICAP parts ways with FBR over TAF

Amid increasing differences, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has finally parted ways with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) over the audit of 400 companies under Tax Audit Framework. The audit of some 400 companies, which was agreed to
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (October 11, 2010).

Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
ICAP parts ways with FBR over TAF

ICAP parts ways with FBR over TAF

Amid increasing differences, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has finally parted ways with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) over the audit of 400 companies under Tax Audit Framework. The audit of some 400 companies, which was agreed to
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (October 11, 2010).

Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
ICAP parts ways with FBR over TAF

ICAP parts ways with FBR over TAF

Amid increasing differences, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has finally parted ways with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) over the audit of 400 companies under Tax Audit Framework. The audit of some 400 companies, which was agreed to
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (October 11, 2010).

Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
ISE index gains 17.50 points

ISE index gains 17.50 points

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 17.50 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,610.22
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am
ISE index gains 17.50 points

ISE index gains 17.50 points

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 17.50 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,610.22
Published 12 Oct, 2010 12:00am