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Provision of meat, fruit and vegetables: Punjab government to set up model 'sastay' bazaars

Provision of meat, fruit and vegetables: Punjab government to set up model 'sastay' bazaars

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that the Punjab government has decided to set up model 'sastay' bazaars in the province for the provision of meat, fruits, vegetables and other essential items to the people at affordable rates and suitable si

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

New social contract: Mumtaz, Nawaz agree on formation of new alliance

New social contract: Mumtaz, Nawaz agree on formation of new alliance

Chairman Sindh National Front and former Sindh Chief Minister, Mumtaz Ali Bhutto in a meeting with PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif at latter's Raiwind residence on Monday agreed on formation of new alliance on new social contract. Expressing grave concern over c

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Supreme Court summons former MPA in fraud case

Supreme Court summons former MPA in fraud case

A full bench of the Supreme Court here Monday summoned former MPA Mian Shahbaz on alleged financial irregularities and fraud with a citizen Azeem Ullah Khan in Vince Housing Society. Bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Jawwa

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Agriculture tube-wells: KBP protests against disconnection of power supply

Agriculture tube-wells: KBP protests against disconnection of power supply

Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) has urged Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) authorities to restore the electricity connections of agricultural tube wells, which were cut by its officials in Tandlianwala, Rehmay Shah and Mamokanjan subdivisions.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

'Poverty Targeting Survey': PPAF's training programme commences today

'Poverty Targeting Survey': PPAF's training programme commences today

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) is initiating a 'training of trainers' programme for National Poverty Targeting Survey using the poverty scorecard tool developed by World Bank for Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in Dera Ghazi Khan distric

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Five days a week: Aptma lauds Prime Minister's assurance about gas supply

Five days a week: Aptma lauds Prime Minister's assurance about gas supply

Central Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) Gohar Ejaz has appreciated Prime Minister's assurance of five days a week gas supply to textile industry in Punjab and termed it a historic decision. Talking to Business Recorder, Goha

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Tanneries shifted to industrial estate

Tanneries shifted to industrial estate

All the tanneries have been shifted to industrial estate area except a few mechanical tanneries which were equipped with 'partial treatment plants'. District officer environment Zafar Iqbal told APP on Monday that partial treatment plants treat waste befo

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Shaheed Benazir, a 'symbol of democracy': Firdous

Shaheed Benazir, a 'symbol of democracy': Firdous

Federal Women Development Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has underscored the need of collective efforts all sections of the society for the stability and strengthening the democratic institutions in the country.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

PML-Q's 14-point charge-sheet against chief minister Punjab

PML-Q's 14-point charge-sheet against chief minister Punjab

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) led by Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain and Chaudhry Pervez Elahi has issued a 14-point charge-sheet against Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif. In party's 14-point, PML (Q) provincial information secretary has put following qu

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

BATA team visits flood affected Kot Addu

BATA team visits flood affected Kot Addu

A six-member delegation from BATA Pakistan - a prominent world leader in the industry of producing shoes - recently visited the flood affected Kot Addu district of Southern Punjab. The team actively participated in relief activities to help the flood vict

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

General McNabb meets Kayani

General McNabb meets Kayani

General Duncan McNabb, Commander United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) called on Chief of the Army Staf, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani here at General Headquarters on Monday. The visiting dignitary remained with General Kayani for sometime and

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

SBL opens a new branch in DHA

SBL opens a new branch in DHA

Samba Bank Limited (SBL) opened a new branch in DHA Karachi on Khayaban-e-Ittehad. The branch was inaugurated by Javed Iqbal, independent Director of SBL in the presence of Tawfiq A. Husain, President and CEO, and senior management of the Bank. Commenting

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Cop commits suicide in IHK

Cop commits suicide in IHK

A trooper of Indian Central Reserve Police Force committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in held Kashmir. The trooper, identified as Havaldar Oam Prakash, committed suicide by shooting himself at a camp in Veerinag area of the distric

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

AJK government evolves comprehensive industrial uplift plan

AJK government evolves comprehensive industrial uplift plan

A comprehensive and broad-based plan has been evolved by the AJK government soon for the speedy industrial progress of AJK, official sources said. At the first leg of the plan a high level committee, headed by the Chairman AJK Board of Investment, has alr

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Chief justice of LHC Felicitated

Chief justice of LHC Felicitated

Vice-Chancellor Punjab University, Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran called on Chief Justice Lahore High Court Justice Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry in his office on Monday and congratulated him on his appointment as Chief Justice of Lahore High Court. He was accompanied

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

MQM to hold public meeting in Bhitshah

MQM to hold public meeting in Bhitshah

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) will hold a public meeting in Bhitshah on December 25. This was announced by Minister of Health, Dr Sagheer Ahmed and Ashfaq Mangi in a press conference at MQM's Zonal Office, here on Sunday night. The MQM leader said their

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Flood damage relief: MCBEF to give Rs five million to its retired employees

Flood damage relief: MCBEF to give Rs five million to its retired employees

The MCB Employees Foundation (MCBEF), taking note of the acute damage caused by this year's devastating floods, has earmarked Rs 5 million as relief funds for granting to the Bank's retired employees or their heirs. The funds would be claimable for loss o

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

SDPI seminar: Land reforms opposed

SDPI seminar: Land reforms opposed

Speaking at a Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and International Development Research Centre (IRDC) seminar here, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Dr Nadeem ul Haq on Monday vehemently opposed land reforms saying it was an old floated t

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

FPCCI elections 2010: BP nominates Senator Ghulam Ali its presidential candidate

FPCCI elections 2010: BP nominates Senator Ghulam Ali its presidential candidate

After day-long deliberations, Businessmen Panel (BP), announced on Sunday Senator Ghulam Ali as its presidential candidate, but withheld the announcement for vice presidents candidature ship for Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FP

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Harvard Business School organises annual dinner

Harvard Business School organises annual dinner

The Harvard Business School Club of Pakistan held its annual dinner on 11th December at a local hotel here. The event was attended by over 70 alumni of the Harvard Business School and Harvard University. Shahid Kardar, Governor State Bank of Pakistan was

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Naeem takes charge of Wateen Telecom as CEO

Naeem takes charge of Wateen Telecom as CEO

Naeem Zamindar has taken charge of Wateen Telecom as its CEO as per a press statement issued by the company. Zamindar brings an outstanding track record of building successful companies, spanning 20 years across USA and Pakistan. He is a founding team mem

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Finland for good trade relations with Pakistan

Finland for good trade relations with Pakistan

Ambassador of Finland to Pakistan, Osmo Lipponen has said Finland is looking for good trade and cultural relations with Pakistan. Addressing members of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Osmo Lipponen said that although population of Pakista

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Need to disseminate positive message stressed: Payam-e-Ummeed launched

Need to disseminate positive message stressed: Payam-e-Ummeed launched

The need to disseminate positive message and hope has become essential especially in the backdrop of current quagmire of despair which has besieged Pakistan, said the speakers at the launch ceremony of "Pyam-e-Ummeed" a CSR initiative of PharmEvo Pakistan

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

PQA dock workers demand unrestricted job opportunities

PQA dock workers demand unrestricted job opportunities

Dockers on Monday demanded unrestricted job opportunities both at Port Qasim berths and the newly built dry cargo terminal, as their basic right. "CBA union continues struggling to get the Port Qasim Authority [PQA] give the 1757 dockers right of job at t

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Over 0.2 million pregnant women facilitated in flood-hit areas

Over 0.2 million pregnant women facilitated in flood-hit areas

Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Centres for Women (SBBCW) were converted into the "Flood relief centres" which facilitated over 0.2 million pregnant women in the recent flood-hit areas. Minister for Women Development Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan informed the Lower House

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Six children die as school van plunges into ravine

Six children die as school van plunges into ravine

A school van plunged into a deep ravine in Batgram on Monday, killing six children and injuring another 21, officials said. The driver lost control and the vehicle verred off the road in the far-flung mountainous district of Batgram in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Karachi University students stage sit-in against postponement of exams

Karachi University students stage sit-in against postponement of exams

A large number of students on Monday staged sit-in at the administration block of Karachi University over the postponement of scheduled exams. The students gathered at the administration block of KU to express their resentment and chanted slogans against

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Girl's molestation incident: President calls for inquiry report

Girl's molestation incident: President calls for inquiry report

President Asif Ali Zardari while taking notice of the reports of a girl's molestation in Karachi has called for a detailed inquiry into the incident by the concerned authorities and for submission of a report. The President strongly condemned the incident

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan not seeking permanent membership of UNSC: Qureshi

Pakistan not seeking permanent membership of UNSC: Qureshi

Minister for Foreign Affairs Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday told the National Assembly that Pakistan is not seeking permanent membership of the UN Security Council (UNSC). In a written reply to the National Assembly the Minister said that Pakista

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

PML-N members' objections: registration (Amendment) Bill-2010 deferred

PML-N members' objections: registration (Amendment) Bill-2010 deferred

The Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2010 was deferred due to objections raised by the opposition members of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the National Assembly. Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan moved the bill to f

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Government presents list of 15 bills sans GST (Amendment) Bill 2010: National Assembly's Business Advisory Committee

Government presents list of 15 bills sans GST (Amendment) Bill 2010: National Assembly's Business Advisory Committee

To remove reservations of the opposition, the government on Monday presented a list of 15 bills sans General Sales Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2010 before the National Assembly's Business Advisory Committee to be passed during the current session of the Lower H

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Wapda, Harpo Hydropower Consultants sign agreement

Wapda, Harpo Hydropower Consultants sign agreement

A Rs 70.434 million agreement was signed between Pakistan Water & Power Development Authority (Wapda) and Harpo Hydropower Consultants - a joint venture of three Pakistani and a German firms - here at Wapda House on Monday for updating of feasibility stud

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

JUI-F submits applications for seat arrangements on opposition benches: National Assembly, Senate

JUI-F submits applications for seat arrangements on opposition benches: National Assembly, Senate

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) on Monday formally requested Speaker National Assembly and Chairman Senate for separate seats arrangements on opposition benches. Sources in the Speaker National Assembly chamber confirmed that an application seeking separate

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

This was extremely surprising for many that the coalition partner Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) and Jumiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), who complaining of being treated unfriendly by the government, did not say a word against it on the opening day of the Natio

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

CIA recalls spy to escape trial

CIA recalls spy to escape trial

The US Administration recalled Jonathan Banks, the CIA chief stationed in Pakistan just to avert possible trial, creating controversy between the two important allies in war on terror. Every country deploys undercover people in other countries to safeguar

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Rs 15 billion recovered from NIC; Hajj scam involves 1.6 million riyal: National Assembly told

Rs 15 billion recovered from NIC; Hajj scam involves 1.6 million riyal: National Assembly told

Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Monday told the National Assembly that an amount of Rs 1.5 billion has been recovered following exposure of corruption in the National Insurance Corporation (NIC), saying that misappropriation of SR1.6 million (Saudi riya

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Father, son shot dead in Dera Bugti

Father, son shot dead in Dera Bugti

Unknown armed men gunned down two people due to unknown causes in Dera Bugti, on Monday. According to the local officials, the armed men shot dead Ali Murad along with his son Chhala Khan in Gopat area of Sui and fled from the scene. As a result, both of

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

LPG auto-gas stations to streamline supply

LPG auto-gas stations to streamline supply

The LPG auto-gas stations will streamline the supply of LPG, bring stability in its price and most importantly allow vehicles to be refuelled in a safe manner, a spokesman of the LPG Association of Pakistan said here on Monday. The spokesman said the auto

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Tax Year 2010: FBR unveils draft of return form for companies

Tax Year 2010: FBR unveils draft of return form for companies

The Federal Board of Revenue has issued draft of the income tax return form for companies for Tax Year 2010 without any major change in the return of total income/statement of final taxation ie IT-1 form. The FBR has proposed amendment to the Income Tax R

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Post-Haj flights operation completes today

Post-Haj flights operation completes today

The one-month post-Haj flights operation, which started on November 20 to bring back Pakistani pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, would complete on December 21. During this Haj, the Ministry of Religious Affairs had sent around 160,000 pilgrims to the Holy Land

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Angiography machine purchase: irregularity, violation of rules not found

Angiography machine purchase: irregularity, violation of rules not found

The Punjab government has found no irregularity and violation of rules and regulations in the purchase of angiography machine and there is no truth in the allegations levelled by Punjab Labour Minister Muhammad Ashraf Sohna in this regard.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

SDC announces 11 new courses

SDC announces 11 new courses

Skill Development Council (SDC) has announced 11 new training courses for the current and next month. The training objectives are to develop skills, strong knowledge and grounds about sales, which are pivotal for adopting successful corporate sales profes

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

President to lead team to ECO summit

President to lead team to ECO summit

The 11th heads of state and government summit of Economic Co-operation Organisation (ECO) is being held in Istanbul on December 22 and 23. President Asif Ali Zardari will lead the Pakistan delegation to the summit.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (December 20, 2010)and the forecast for Tuesday (December 21, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Healthcare services: over 1,500 LHWs to get USAID's kits

Healthcare services: over 1,500 LHWs to get USAID's kits

More than 1,500 Lady Health Workers affected by floods in Punjab and Sindh will receive kits of basic equipment to assist them as they offer vital health care services to families in their communities. This donation is part of the United States' continuin

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

LME official plastics prices

LME official plastics prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Settled tax related issues still not implemented

Settled tax related issues still not implemented

The key tax related issues settled between the All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have not been implemented despite passage of almost one year. Industry sources told Business Recorder here on Monday that the FB

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

LME official plastics prices

LME official plastics prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

DHA's possession of roads: Supreme Court seeks documents to ascertain original layout

DHA's possession of roads: Supreme Court seeks documents to ascertain original layout

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed Defence Housing Authority (DHA) to resolve the matter of letting its roads to the neighbouring residential schemes amicably. The bench, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, directed Collector, Boar

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Cold wave likely in Northern Areas

Cold wave likely in Northern Areas

Fresh cold wave is likely to affect upper parts of the country during the next 24 hours. Meteorological department on Monday has forecast mainly dry and cold weather in the country, while foggy conditions would prevail in Lahore, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Bah

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Cotton, wheat, livestock: state-of-the-art research centres being set up, National Assembly told

Cotton, wheat, livestock: state-of-the-art research centres being set up, National Assembly told

Minister for Food and Agriculture Nazar Muhammad Gondal has said that the government was pursuing a plan to set up state-of-the-art research centers with US assistance for cotton, wheat and livestock. In written reply to a question, he informed the Nation

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Food business license may be made compulsory in Punjab

Food business license may be made compulsory in Punjab

Punjab government is contemplating to make it compulsory for running any kind of food business to obtain a license under the proposed 'Punjab Food Safety and Standards Act, 2010. This is being thought out under the enforcement mechanism of the proposed 'P

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Two teenage girls kidnapped, raped

Two teenage girls kidnapped, raped

Two teenage girls were raped by unknown accused after they were kidnapped from the limits of Darakhshan police station late Sunday night. According to police sources, Sonia and Kiran Abdullah, who were on the way from a party to home located in Khayaban-e

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (December 20, 2010)and for Tuesday (December 21, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Punjab government saves Rs 2.8 billion by cutting non-development expenditure

Punjab government saves Rs 2.8 billion by cutting non-development expenditure

Provincial Minister for Finance, Planning and Development Tanvir Ashraf Kaira said the government had accelerated the pace of development projects, while directions had been issued for timely completion of all the projects.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Altaf phones Jamaat-i-Islami Amir

Altaf phones Jamaat-i-Islami Amir

The MQM chief, Altaf Hussain, rang up the Jamaat-i-Islami Amir, Syed Munawar Hasan, Monday evening and discussed with him the current situation in the country. According to the JI spokesperson, two leaders expressed deep concern over the prevailing situat

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Munawwar condoles M A Zuberi's death

Munawwar condoles M A Zuberi's death

The Amir of Jamaat-i-Islami, Syed Munawwar Hassan visited the residence of the late M A Zuberi, founder editor of Business Recorder. A statement of Jamaat-i-Islami Karachi said on Monday that the JI chief condoled with the sons of the late M A Zube

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

India suspends exports of onions as prices surge

India suspends exports of onions as prices surge

India suspended exports of onions, a key food staple, on Monday after prices of the vegetable soared, adding to the government''s inflation woes. Prices of onions - commonly used to add flavour to Indian food - have surged in the past few days to up to 80

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

India suspends exports of onions as prices surge

India suspends exports of onions as prices surge

India suspended exports of onions, a key food staple, on Monday after prices of the vegetable soared, adding to the government's inflation woes. Prices of onions - commonly used to add flavour to Indian food - have surged in the past few days to up to 80

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

India suspends exports of onions as prices surge

India suspends exports of onions as prices surge

India suspended exports of onions, a key food staple, on Monday after prices of the vegetable soared, adding to the government's inflation woes. Prices of onions - commonly used to add flavour to Indian food - have surged in the past few days to up to 80

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

PCB seeks IT exemption revival

PCB seeks IT exemption revival

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to restore income tax exemption, through an amendment in the Second Schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. In this connection, the Board has received a formal request fr

Published 21 Dec, 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 (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

PCB seeks IT exemption revival

PCB seeks IT exemption revival

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to restore income tax exemption, through an amendment in the Second Schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. In this connection, the Board has received a formal request fr

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

PCB seeks IT exemption revival

PCB seeks IT exemption revival

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to restore income tax exemption, through an amendment in the Second Schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. In this connection, the Board has received a formal request fr

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

JP Morgan buys new London Headquarters

JP Morgan buys new London Headquarters

J.P. Morgan has bought the former Lehman Brothers building for its investment bank, while keeping its options open on plans to erect a new skyscraper nearby as its European headquarters. The US bank bought the Lehman building at 25 Bank Street in London''

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Karachi chemicals and dyes market rates

Karachi chemicals and dyes market rates

Chemicals and dyes market rates in rupees on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

JP Morgan buys new London Headquarters

JP Morgan buys new London Headquarters

J.P. Morgan has bought the former Lehman Brothers building for its investment bank, while keeping its options open on plans to erect a new skyscraper nearby as its European headquarters. The US bank bought the Lehman building at 25 Bank Street in London's

Published 21 Dec, 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 (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

JP Morgan buys new London Headquarters

JP Morgan buys new London Headquarters

J.P. Morgan has bought the former Lehman Brothers building for its investment bank, while keeping its options open on plans to erect a new skyscraper nearby as its European headquarters. The US bank bought the Lehman building at 25 Bank Street in London's

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Rates of spices and other allied commodities

Rates of spices and other allied commodities

Rates of spices and other allied commodities in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Indian Prime Minister offers to answer corruption allegations

Indian Prime Minister offers to answer corruption allegations

India's prime minister offered to come before parliament to discuss corruption accusations against his government, underlining the pressure his coalition faces on an issue that has virtually stalled governance in Asia's third-largest economy.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Indian Prime Minister offers to answer corruption allegations

Indian Prime Minister offers to answer corruption allegations

India's prime minister offered to come before parliament to discuss corruption accusations against his government, underlining the pressure his coalition faces on an issue that has virtually stalled governance in Asia's third-largest economy.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Interference in internal matters: Nisar asks government to restrain US envoy

Interference in internal matters: Nisar asks government to restrain US envoy

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Monday asked the government to restrain US Ambassador to Pakistan from interfering in the internal affairs of the country. Speaking during the National Assembly's session Nisar said tha

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Interference in internal matters: Nisar asks government to restrain US envoy

Interference in internal matters: Nisar asks government to restrain US envoy

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Monday asked the government to restrain US Ambassador to Pakistan from interfering in the internal affairs of the country. Speaking during the National Assembly's session Nisar said tha

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

India says Pakistan must drop 'terror' for friendly ties

India says Pakistan must drop 'terror' for friendly ties

India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday that friendly ties with Pakistan can only come when Islamabad ensures its soil is not used for "terrorist" activities against Indian targets. "We want friendly relations with Pakistan. But we know this wil

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

National Commodity Exchange Trading Summary

National Commodity Exchange Trading Summary

National Commodity Exchange Limited Trading Summary on Monday (December 20, 2010).

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

India says Pakistan must drop 'terror' for friendly ties

India says Pakistan must drop 'terror' for friendly ties

India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday that friendly ties with Pakistan can only come when Islamabad ensures its soil is not used for "terrorist" activities against Indian targets. "We want friendly relations with Pakistan. But we know this wil

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 11TH DECEMBER, 2010.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Mitha likely to be country head of Deutsche Bank

Mitha likely to be country head of Deutsche Bank

The Head of Global Treasury HBL Faizan Mitha is likely to join Deutsche Bank as country head for Pakistan. Currently, Mitha is associated with Habib Bank Limited as SEVP and Group Executive. He is also the president of Financial Markets Association of Pak

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 11TH DECEMBER, 2010.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Mitha likely to be country head of Deutsche Bank

Mitha likely to be country head of Deutsche Bank

The Head of Global Treasury HBL Faizan Mitha is likely to join Deutsche Bank as country head for Pakistan. Currently, Mitha is associated with Habib Bank Limited as SEVP and Group Executive. He is also the president of Financial Markets Association of Pak

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks as at the close of business on DECEMBER 10, 2010.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Mitha likely to be country head of Deutsche Bank

Mitha likely to be country head of Deutsche Bank

The Head of Global Treasury HBL Faizan Mitha is likely to join Deutsche Bank as country head for Pakistan. Currently, Mitha is associated with Habib Bank Limited as SEVP and Group Executive. He is also the president of Financial Markets Association of Pak

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks as at the close of business on DECEMBER 10, 2010.

Published 21 Dec, 2010 12:00am

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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 15	277.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 15	277.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 15	155.61
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 15	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 15	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 15	1.06

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,580.31
S&P 500 / Nov 15	5,906.50
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 15	38,642.91
Nasdaq / Nov 15	18,861.33
Hang Seng / Nov 15	19,426.34
FTSE 100 / Nov 15	8,065.30
Dow Jones / Nov 15	43,602
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 15	19,211.48

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 14	232,340
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 15	67.86
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 15	18,085
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 15	2,567.71
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 15	69.87
Petrol/Litre / Nov 16	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.37 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.47 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 16 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	61.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.03 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	993.93 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 16 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.31 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.37 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.47 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 16 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	61.35 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.03 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	993.93 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 16 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.31 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 16 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,393,273 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 16 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	59,224,094 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 16 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	47,940,702 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 16 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,748,255 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 16 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	32,665,062 ▲ 0.00
TPL Properties / Nov 16 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	30,497,881 ▲ 0.00
Treet Corp / Nov 16 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	29,734,104 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 16 Telecard Limited(TELE)	29,162,423 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 16 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	27,309,247 ▲ 0.00

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