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Print - 2010-11-04
US labels Jundallah a terrorist group

US labels Jundallah a terrorist group

The United States on Wednesday officially designated the shadowy Sunni rebel group Jundallah a foreign terrorist organisation as it blamed it for a series of attacks in Iran. "Since its inception in 2003, Jundallah has engaged in numerous attacks resultin
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US labels Jundallah a terrorist group

US labels Jundallah a terrorist group

The United States on Wednesday officially designated the shadowy Sunni rebel group Jundallah a foreign terrorist organisation as it blamed it for a series of attacks in Iran. "Since its inception in 2003, Jundallah has engaged in numerous attacks resultin
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
General Petraeus meets Kayani

General Petraeus meets Kayani

Commander International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) General David H Petraeus on Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at General Headquarters. The visiting dignitary remained with him for some time and discussed the ma
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
General Petraeus meets Kayani

General Petraeus meets Kayani

Commander International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) General David H Petraeus on Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at General Headquarters. The visiting dignitary remained with him for some time and discussed the ma
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Leading through civilian power'

'Leading through civilian power'

The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has underscored the need for strengthening civilian power in her country to succeed what she terms 'smart power' approach to solving global problems. "Today's world is a crucible of challenges testing American lea
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Leading through civilian power'

'Leading through civilian power'

The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has underscored the need for strengthening civilian power in her country to succeed what she terms 'smart power' approach to solving global problems. "Today's world is a crucible of challenges testing American lea
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Rise in sugar price: ECC to see war of words between MoIP, TCP today

Rise in sugar price: ECC to see war of words between MoIP, TCP today

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) is to witness a serious war of words between Secretary Industries and Production (MoIP), Abdul Ghaffar Soomro and Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) Chairman S Anjum Bashir on Thursday (November 4) over the un
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Rise in sugar price: ECC to see war of words between MoIP, TCP today

Rise in sugar price: ECC to see war of words between MoIP, TCP today

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) is to witness a serious war of words between Secretary Industries and Production (MoIP), Abdul Ghaffar Soomro and Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) Chairman S Anjum Bashir on Thursday (November 4) over the un
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Rise in sugar price: ECC to see war of words between MoIP, TCP today

Rise in sugar price: ECC to see war of words between MoIP, TCP today

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) is to witness a serious war of words between Secretary Industries and Production (MoIP), Abdul Ghaffar Soomro and Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) Chairman S Anjum Bashir on Thursday (November 4) over the un
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Former Justice Chaudhry Ijaz nominated as JC member

Former Justice Chaudhry Ijaz nominated as JC member

The Chief Justice of Pakistan/Chairman Judicial Commission of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Wednesday in consultation with two senior most judges of the Supreme Court has nominated Justice retired Chaudhry Ijaz Ahmed as member of the Commission.
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Former Justice Chaudhry Ijaz nominated as JC member

Former Justice Chaudhry Ijaz nominated as JC member

The Chief Justice of Pakistan/Chairman Judicial Commission of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Wednesday in consultation with two senior most judges of the Supreme Court has nominated Justice retired Chaudhry Ijaz Ahmed as member of the Commission.
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Over Rs 0.5 million tax refunds: special inspection to be conducted

Over Rs 0.5 million tax refunds: special inspection to be conducted

Special inspection in cases of refunds of above Rs 0.5 million would now be undertaken by the Directorate of Internal Audit (Inland Revenue), Southern Region, Karachi. The Directorate-General of Internal Audit (Inland Revenue), has accorded fresh approval
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
ECC to consider cut in car prices

ECC to consider cut in car prices

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Thursday under chairmanship of Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, will consider the proposal of the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) to reduce the pri
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Massive misuse of 'Entrustment Scheme' by gold exporters unearthed

Massive misuse of 'Entrustment Scheme' by gold exporters unearthed

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unearthed massive misuse of the 'Entrustment Scheme' by exporters of gold, where huge quantities of gold/jewellery were exported during 2009-10 without fulfilment of conditions of the Import and Export of Gold, Gold
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
LSE index down 17.03 points

LSE index down 17.03 points

Equities on Wednesday suffered losses amid volatile situation on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) and finally ended in red zone due to selling pressure in the fertiliser, oil and cement sectors' shares. The LSE-25 index lost 17.03 points and was closed at
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
LSE index down 17.03 points

LSE index down 17.03 points

Equities on Wednesday suffered losses amid volatile situation on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) and finally ended in red zone due to selling pressure in the fertiliser, oil and cement sectors' shares. The LSE-25 index lost 17.03 points and was closed at
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Bears dominate ISE

Bears dominate ISE

Bears dominated the proceedings at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index was down by 19.39 points from 2,711.91 to 2,692.52 points. Turnover am
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 03, 2010).

Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Bears dominate ISE

Bears dominate ISE

Bears dominated the proceedings at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index was down by 19.39 points from 2,711.91 to 2,692.52 points. Turnover am
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 03, 2010).

Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
BRIndex30 sheds 55.36 points

BRIndex30 sheds 55.36 points

On Wed-nesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 7,890.43 points. It touched the intra-day high of 7,973.96 points and low of 7,826.71 points, and closed at 7,835.07 points with a net negative change of -55.36 points or -0.7 percent.
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 03, 2010).

Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
BRIndex30 sheds 55.36 points

BRIndex30 sheds 55.36 points

On Wed-nesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 7,890.43 points. It touched the intra-day high of 7,973.96 points and low of 7,826.71 points, and closed at 7,835.07 points with a net negative change of -55.36 points or -0.7 percent.
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 03, 2010).

Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Index loses 64.22 points

Index loses 64.22 points

KSE-100 index on Wednesday lost 64.22 points and closed at 10,617.65 points due to profit taking, mainly by local investors after mid-session. The market opened on a positive note on the back of strong foreign support and the index hit 10,759.68 points in
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 03, 2010).

Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Index loses 64.22 points

Index loses 64.22 points

KSE-100 index on Wednesday lost 64.22 points and closed at 10,617.65 points due to profit taking, mainly by local investors after mid-session. The market opened on a positive note on the back of strong foreign support and the index hit 10,759.68 points in
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 03, 2010).

Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Index loses 64.22 points

Index loses 64.22 points

KSE-100 index on Wednesday lost 64.22 points and closed at 10,617.65 points due to profit taking, mainly by local investors after mid-session. The market opened on a positive note on the back of strong foreign support and the index hit 10,759.68 points in
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 03, 2010).

Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Fed takes bold, risky step to bolster economy

Fed takes bold, risky step to bolster economy

The Fed-eral Reserve launched a controversial new policy on Wednesday, committing to buy $600 billion more in government bonds by the middle of next year in an attempt to breathe new life into a struggling US economy. The decision, which takes the Fed int
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 03, 2010).

Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Fed takes bold, risky step to bolster economy

Fed takes bold, risky step to bolster economy

The Fed-eral Reserve launched a controversial new policy on Wednesday, committing to buy $600 billion more in government bonds by the middle of next year in an attempt to breathe new life into a struggling US economy. The decision, which takes the Fed int
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 03, 2010).

Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Fed takes bold, risky step to bolster economy

Fed takes bold, risky step to bolster economy

The Fed-eral Reserve launched a controversial new policy on Wednesday, committing to buy $600 billion more in government bonds by the middle of next year in an attempt to breathe new life into a struggling US economy. The decision, which takes the Fed int
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
National Assembly passes Ogra amendment bill

National Assembly passes Ogra amendment bill

The National Assembly on Wednesday passed ''''The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2008'''' with a simple majority. According to the statement of objects and reasons of the Bill, the proposed amendment was issued by the Federal Governmen
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
National Assembly passes Ogra amendment bill

National Assembly passes Ogra amendment bill

The National Assembly on Wednesday passed ''The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2008'' with a simple majority. According to the statement of objects and reasons of the Bill, the proposed amendment was issued by the Federal Government in
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
National Assembly passes Ogra amendment bill

National Assembly passes Ogra amendment bill

The National Assembly on Wednesday passed 'The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2008' with a simple majority. According to the statement of objects and reasons of the Bill, the proposed amendment was issued by the Federal Government in v
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (November 03, 2010).

Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
National Assembly passes Ogra amendment bill

National Assembly passes Ogra amendment bill

The National Assembly on Wednesday passed 'The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2008' with a simple majority. According to the statement of objects and reasons of the Bill, the proposed amendment was issued by the Federal Government in v
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Agriculture and SME sector: Rs 27 billion loans to be rescheduled

Agriculture and SME sector: Rs 27 billion loans to be rescheduled

Some Rs 27 billion worth agriculture and SME sector loans'' rescheduling/ restructuring is expected following the State Bank of Pakistan''s flood relief package. The SBP under a special relief package for borrowers of flood affected areas Tuesday allowed
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Agriculture and SME sector: Rs 27 billion loans to be rescheduled

Agriculture and SME sector: Rs 27 billion loans to be rescheduled

Some Rs 27 billion worth agriculture and SME sector loans' rescheduling/ restructuring is expected following the State Bank of Pakistan's flood relief package. The SBP under a special relief package for borrowers of flood affected areas Tuesday allowed ba
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Agriculture and SME sector: Rs 27 billion loans to be rescheduled

Agriculture and SME sector: Rs 27 billion loans to be rescheduled

Some Rs 27 billion worth agriculture and SME sector loans' rescheduling/ restructuring is expected following the State Bank of Pakistan's flood relief package. The SBP under a special relief package for borrowers of flood affected areas Tuesday allowed ba
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
LPG price raised by Rs 9.60 per kilo

LPG price raised by Rs 9.60 per kilo

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been raised by Rs 9.60 to Rs 95 per kilo, said All Pakistan LPG Distributors Association (APLPGDA). According to the chairman of APLPGDA in a statement issued here on Wednesday, the LPG producers including PA
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
LPG price raised by Rs 9.60 per kilo

LPG price raised by Rs 9.60 per kilo

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been raised by Rs 9.60 to Rs 95 per kilo, said All Pakistan LPG Distributors Association (APLPGDA). According to the chairman of APLPGDA in a statement issued here on Wednesday, the LPG producers including PA
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
LPG price raised by Rs 9.60 per kilo

LPG price raised by Rs 9.60 per kilo

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been raised by Rs 9.60 to Rs 95 per kilo, said All Pakistan LPG Distributors Association (APLPGDA). According to the chairman of APLPGDA in a statement issued here on Wednesday, the LPG producers including PA
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
IMF tranche in jeopardy?

IMF tranche in jeopardy?

The United States administration has withdrawn its support for Pakistan to get waiver from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to seek release of next tranche of $3.4 billion under Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and conveyed to the Gilani-led government tha
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
IMF tranche in jeopardy?

IMF tranche in jeopardy?

The United States administration has withdrawn its support for Pakistan to get waiver from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to seek release of next tranche of $3.4 billion under Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and conveyed to the Gilani-led government tha
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
IMF tranche in jeopardy?

IMF tranche in jeopardy?

The United States administration has withdrawn its support for Pakistan to get waiver from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to seek release of next tranche of $3.4 billion under Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and conveyed to the Gilani-led government tha
Published 04 Nov, 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 Wednesday (November 03, 2010).

Published 04 Nov, 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 Wednesday (November 03, 2010).

Published 04 Nov, 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 Wednesday (November 03, 2010).

Published 04 Nov, 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 Wednesday (November 03, 2010).

Published 04 Nov, 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 04 Nov, 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 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Russian custom union keeps December sugar import duty

Russian custom union keeps December sugar import duty

The customs union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan has set an import tariff for raw cane sugar at $140 per tonne for December, unchanged from November and October, the union's executive commission said on Tuesday. The tariff rate, pegged to the New York
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US Midwest corn bids steady to firm

US Midwest corn bids steady to firm

Soyabean spot basis bids were mostly flat and corn was steady to firm around the US Midwest on Tuesday amid slow country sales of both commodities, grain merchants said. Dealers largely characterised the market as quiet with little grain movement from the
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US wheat futures drop

US wheat futures drop

US wheat futures closed lower on Tuesday, pressured by news Egypt snubbed the US in its latest wheat purchase. CBOT December down 8-1/4 cents per bushel at $6.94-1/4. Funds sold an estimated 4,000 contracts. Egypt's GASC buys 230,000 tonnes Argentine, Aus
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Ivorian cocoa exporters eyeing on poll results

Ivorian cocoa exporters eyeing on poll results

Three cocoa exporters in Ivory Coast have said, they and others in the top producer were shutting down operations on Tuesday as a precaution before the announcement of the results of a hotly-contested election. "Everyone is shutting down their (operations
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US corn futures close lower

US corn futures close lower

US corn futures eased slightly on Tuesday, weighed down by profit-taking in nervous liquidation ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting results to be released late on Wednesday. Fund rolling of positions weighed on nearby December and supported deferred Dece
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
FOB Gulf corn and soya premiums hold steady

FOB Gulf corn and soya premiums hold steady

US corn premiums held steady at the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, underpinned by limited loading capacity and thin supplies in the pipeline, traders said. Soyabean and wheat premiums were also largely flat, they said. Trading of corn and soyabeans was quiet T
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
EU wheat prices mixed

EU wheat prices mixed

Wheat prices in leading European grain markets were mixed on Tuesday in cautious trade while awaiting the outcome of hotly fought US elections and the impact on exchange rates of a US Federal Reserve meeting. The UN food agency's Cereal Price Index - whic
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 61,814 tonnes of cargo including 44,157 tonnes of import, 17,657 tonnes of export cargo and 3,384 loaded and empty containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Wednesday.
Published 04 Nov, 2010 12:00am
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