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Print - 2010-12-31

Certificate of Origin fee enhanced: trade bodies, exporters term TDAP decision 'a brutal act'

Certificate of Origin fee enhanced: trade bodies, exporters term TDAP decision 'a brutal act'

Local exporters and trade bodies have expressed their deep concern over the unexpected decision of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) to increase the fee for Certificate of Origin from Rs 25 to Rs 1000 and termed it a brutal act.

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

PGMEA seeks ban/duty on exports of wet blue

PGMEA seeks ban/duty on exports of wet blue

Pakistan Gloves Manufactures and Exporters Association (PGMEA) has demanded government to either completely ban wet blue export or impose 50 percent duty on its exports. A delegation of PGMEA met with Chairman Pakistan Tanners Association, Khurshid Alam t

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Chairman PIE felicitates Gohar Ijaz

Chairman PIE felicitates Gohar Ijaz

Chairman, Punjab Industrial Estates (PIE), S.M. Tanveer has felicitated the newly appointed Chairman Board of Directors of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Gohar Ijaz and hoped that he would work on war footing to overcome the LESCO line losses and

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

1973 Constitution: government warned of severe consequences if provisions abolished

1973 Constitution: government warned of severe consequences if provisions abolished

Secretary General Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaquat Baloch has said any official move to abolish the unanimously adopted Islamic provisions of the 1973 Constitution or the Blasphemy Law then government would have to bear severe consequences. He said the nation wou

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Power shortfall reduces marginally

Power shortfall reduces marginally

Power shortfall reduced marginally to 2,600MW on Thursday against 3,000MW earlier, as the gap between demand and supply came down with an increase in power generation. However, persistent shortfall has been hitting the economic activity badly in the count

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

PTCL introduces 'Business in a box' for SME sector

PTCL introduces 'Business in a box' for SME sector

PTCL has introduced another state of the art product (business in a box) for SME sector under the umbrella of its smart solutions. Giving a presentation to the SME sector Mr Noman Ashraf Senior Manager product development Islamabad said that connectivity

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Rs 28.19 billion revenue loss detected: reports of 301 units audited during 2009-10

Rs 28.19 billion revenue loss detected: reports of 301 units audited during 2009-10

The Directorate General, Internal Audit (Inland Revenue) has audited 301 Units of the field formations of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and detected loss of revenue amounting to Rs 28191.082 million during the financial year 2009-2010 out of which Rs

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

LCCI congratulates Business Panel

LCCI congratulates Business Panel

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has felicitated the Businessmen Panel on its unmatched victory in biennial election of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Marvi releases 'white paper' on corruption

Marvi releases 'white paper' on corruption

A Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) Member National Assembly Marvi Memon on Thursday issued 'yearly white paper' on the alleged corruption in the federal and provincial governments. The "Corruption Whitepaper 2010" with the title "A Year to be Remembered f

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

'Young doctors are backbone of health system'

'Young doctors are backbone of health system'

Parliamentary Secretary Health Punjab, Dr Saeed Elahi has said that young doctors are the backbone of healthcare system and play a key role in the treatment of patients in teaching hospitals. The government is taking solid measures on priority basis for t

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Tributes paid to outgoing IGP Punjab

Tributes paid to outgoing IGP Punjab

Glowing tributes were paid to the outgoing Inspector General of Police, Punjab Tariq Saleem Dogar for his meritorious services rendered to the police department. Addl IGPs Muhammad Wasim, Aftab Sultan, Chaudhry Tanvir Ahmad, Humayun Raza Shafi, Rafiq Hasa

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

IG Balochistan seeks durable peace for foreign investment

IG Balochistan seeks durable peace for foreign investment

Inspector General of Balochistan Police, Malik Mohammad Iqbal has said that Federal government is committed to motivate foreign entrepreneurs to invest in Balochistan, adding durable peace in the province could only guarantee huge investment here.

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Violators shall be imprisoned and fined: trade control of wild fauna and flora bill-2010

Violators shall be imprisoned and fined: trade control of wild fauna and flora bill-2010

Any person who attempts or presents, possesses or uses a false license or abets to do anything which prohibited under "The Pakistan Trade Control of Wild Fauna and Flora law" shall be imprisoned not less than one year or more than two years or with fine w

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

e-filing of sales tax returns: compliance ratio improving: FBR

e-filing of sales tax returns: compliance ratio improving: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has found that the active and e-enrolled importers, exporters, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and service providers are not fully compliant in e-filing of sales tax returns during first quarter of 2010-2011.

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

BoI chairman briefed about FDI issues

BoI chairman briefed about FDI issues

Chairman Board of Investment (BoI), Saleem H. Mandviwalla recently visited Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) to discuss the issues being faced by foreign investors in Pakistan. He met President OICCI, Ameena Saiyid OBE, members o

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

20 militants killed, 25 injured in a raid

20 militants killed, 25 injured in a raid

Helicopter gunship on Thursday pounded a militant hideout in central Kurram agency, killing at least 20 insurgents and injuring 25 others, an official said. The army launched the strike in Chinarak area of Kurram tribal region after receiving intelligence

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Traders' community urged to call off strike

Traders' community urged to call off strike

Chief Minister, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has asked the trading community to withdraw decision of the shutter down strike on Friday. Speaking on the floor of Khyber-Pakhtukhwa Assembly, he said that business activities have hardly restore

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Amending blasphemy laws: JUI-F to resist any move

Amending blasphemy laws: JUI-F to resist any move

Jamait Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F)'s Secretary General Senator Abdul Ghafoor Haidri Thursday vowed that his party would strongly resist any move to amend the blasphemy laws.

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

'RGST should be implemented in two phases'

'RGST should be implemented in two phases'

Former Advisor to Ministry of Finance, Ashfaque Hassan Khan suggested that Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) should be implemented in two phases. Speaking on "Macroecon-omic management in a decentralised set up" at the final day of annual conference of Pa

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Police releases sketches of businessman's killers

Police releases sketches of businessman's killers

Islamabad Police have released sketches of the killers of businessman and announced Rs 05 million, as bounty for the people who provide information pertaining to the murderers. Unidentified men killed Raja Muhammad Ilyas, a businessman after entering his

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Income tax, custom duty: refund claims show growth in 2010-11

Income tax, custom duty: refund claims show growth in 2010-11

The refund claims of income tax and customs duty have shown rising trend during 2010-2011, says FBR latest quarterly report. According to the report, the FBR has undertaken a revolutionary step by setting up a Centralised Sales Tax Refund Office (CSTRO) i

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Conference

Conference

A conference on Chemistry and its role in science is being organised by the Jinnah University for Women at its premises here from January 3. An official of the institution said on Thursday that Director General of Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Profes

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Transporters back strike call given by TNR today

Transporters back strike call given by TNR today

The transporters while supporting the opposition of proposed repeal of blasphemy law, backed the strike call given by Tehreek-e-Namoos-e-Risalat (TNR) for Friday. President, Karachi Transport Ittehad (KTI), Syed Irshad Hussain Bukhari while talking to

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Government to complete its term: Malik

Federal Minster for Interior Rehman Malik said that the government would complete its five-year term, as it has the mandate of the people. "The Government took various measures to provide relief to common people," Malik said, while talking to reporters ou
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

MoI&P takes note of unilaterally increasing urea price

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P), has taken a serious note of increasing unilaterally the urea price of Rs 190 per 50 kg bag by Engro Fertilisers Ltd.
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

PPP Gwadar team meets Zardari

A delegation of Pakistan Peoples Party Gwadar led by District General Secretary Yusuf Faryadi called on the Sindh Minister for Katchi Abadis Engineer Muhammad Rafique Advocate at his office here on Thursday. The delegation apprised him about the party act
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Sales tax collection at local stage: Petroleum products remain top contributor

The petroleum products remained top contributor of sales tax collection at local stage, which has yielded Rs 29.1 billion July-September, 2010-2011 against Rs 26.7 billion during the corresponding period of last year. The FBR latest analysis on sales tax
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Rs 500 old-design currency note will cease to be legal tender from October 1

The Federal Government has declared that the old-design currency note of Rs 500, which was introduced in April 1986, shall cease to be legal tender with effect from 1st October, 2011 and hence will be exchangeable from this date.
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Karachi University announcement

The University of Karachi on Thursday announced new dates for B.Sc, BA and MBBS annual exams which were postponed on December 28 and 29 due to a bomb blast in the varsity. The new dates of postponed papers of B.Sc part I & II, Botany II, Mathematics is Fe
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

BIEK postpones exams

Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi has announced on Thursday the postponement of supplementary exams due to the prevalent law and order situation. The exams, which were scheduled for December 31, 2010, would now start from January 21, 2010 (Friday).
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Religious parties urged to withdraw strike call

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Khurshid Shah on Thursday said the government has no plan to bring any bill in the National Assembly to amend the anti-blasphemy law. Speaking at a press conference at Sindh PPP Media Cell here, the minister appealed
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Virtual University launches 'Lecture on Demand'

Virtual University, for the first time in the history of television broadcast, presents a unique segment "Lecture on Demand". Now viewers can select and enjoy lectures of their choice. This exclusive lecture broadcast will be on every Saturday at 12:00 no
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

APPMA to counter efforts for imposing anti-dumping duty on imported paper

All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association (APPMA) has decided to counter the efforts for imposing anti dumping duty on imported paper by the local manufacturers. The decision was taken in the meeting presided by President APPMA, Sami-Ulla Butt. Chairman AP
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Compensation on road accidents: amendment bill to be tabled in Punjab Assembly soon

Punjab government has increased the compensation amount of injury and death to a passenger in road accidents and thus amended "Motor Vehicle Ordinance 1965" for this purpose. The government would introduce Provincial Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2010 in
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Four shot dead in different incidents

Four people were killed in different incidents of firing here on Thursday. A 35-year-old man was shot dead by armed assailants near Noorani Eidgah Ground in Purana Golimar. The deceased was shifted to Civil Hospital Karachi for post-mortem. Later he was i
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Mutual funds industry grows by 5.2 percent

The mutual funds industry has appreciated by 5.2 percent on month-on-month basis in November 2010 to reach at Rs 225 billion. This increase was mainly on the back of equity related funds increasing by 3.6 percent as well as Islamic income funds category r
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Mutual funds industry grows by 5.2 percent

The mutual funds industry has appreciated by 5.2 percent on month-on-month basis in November 2010 to reach at Rs 225 billion. This increase was mainly on the back of equity related funds increasing by 3.6 percent as well as Islamic income funds category r
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Altaf, Zardari hold telephonic conversation

All the reservations and complaints of Mutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) would be resolved and Governor Sindh, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad and Federal Home Minister, Rehman Malik would also be sent London for dialogues within few days. This was stated by the President,
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

MQM chief asks partymen no more comments

Mutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief, Altaf Hussain has directed all leaders of the party including the members of Co-ordination Committee, Senators and National and Provincial Assembly members to stop commenting over the allegations of Pakistan Muslim Lea
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Zardari struggling to save his chair: Mumtaz

Sindh National Front (SNF) Chief and former Sindh Chief Minister Mumtaz Ali Bhutto said on Thursday that President Asif Ali Zardari is struggling to save his power chair. "Zardari is wooing MQM while other politicians are busy in fulfilling their interest
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Establishment of model Juma/Itwar bazaars: Provincial Steering Committee formed

The Punjab government has constituted Provincial Steering Committee for model Juma/Itwar bazaars. According to an official here on Thursday, the committee has been constituted on the Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif's directions.
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

'EOBI striving to improve lives of working community'

"The Emplo-yees Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) is a welfare organisation and is doing its level best to bring about positive change in the lives of the working community of industrial, commercial and other organisations," stated Zafar Iqbal Gondal, C
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Call for legislation to protect consumers' rights in Sindh

Legislation for consumers' protection should be made in Sindh on the pattern of Consumers Protection Act already introduced and implemented in the three province of the country. This was demanded by Kaukab Iqbal, Chairman Consumers Association of Pakistan
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (December 30, 2010) and the forecast for Friday (December 31, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

No change of prime minister: Fahim

Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Federal Minister of Commerce has said that despite the current political uncertainty, there is no possibility of change of the premiership in the country and the ruling party would complete its tenure.
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

FBR collects Rs 3.5 billion as FED from services in first quarter of 2010-11

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs 3.5 billion as federal excise duty (FED) from services including services provided by banking and insurance companies during first quarter of 2010-2011 against Rs 5.4 billion in the same period last fisc
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

RGST has vast scope for revenue generation: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue has observed that the Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) has vast scope for revenue generation in the country. The FBR review for first quarter of 2010-11 revealed that it would be very difficult to drag along with such an inef
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

LME official plastics prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

OGDCL approves uplift plan for Sanjaro gas field

The Board of Directors (BoDs) of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has approved a development plan for Sanjaro gas field, with the capacity to produce 30 million cubic feet per day gas and 100 barrels per day condensate, that would cost $63
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

LME official plastics prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

No plan to amend blasphemy law: Sumsam

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Syed Sumsam Ali Bukhari said that the government was not considering any amendment to the blasphemy law, saying that "Namoos-e-Risalat" is a very sensitive issue. Addressing a press conference here on Tue
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Resumption of meaningful dialogue process: India should not use Mumbai attacks as a propaganda ploy against Islamabad: foreign office

India should not use Mumbai attacks or terrorism in general as a propaganda ploy against Islamabad as it was ready to resume a comprehensive, sustained and meaningful dialogue process with India, said foreign office spokesman Abdul Basit, here on Thursday
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Privatisation Commission clarification

Referring to a news report published by daily, Business Recorder on December 30, 2010, titled: "Minister fires Consultant", a spokesman of the Privatisation Commission has termed the report as totally baseless and incorrect stating the no delegatio
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

President discusses political situation with Sindh cabinet members

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday night discussed the current situation as well matters pertaining to the coalition partners in the province with senior members of the Sindh Cabinet and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leaders.
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

NTL, Ufone sign agreement

Nadra Technologies Ltd (NTL) and Ufone have signed an agreement to give customers more options and places to enable them pay their utility bills at more than 11,000 'UShops' around the country. Deputy Chairman National Database and Registration Authority
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

JUI-F issues show-cause notice to Kakar: refuses to quit ministry

Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) Federal Minister for Housing and Works Rehmatullah Kakar refused to leave the ministry and privileges, a private TV channel reported on Thursday. According to the channel, when JUI (F) chief, Moulana Fazl parted ways wit
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

National Commodity Exchange Trading Summary

National Commodity Exchange Limited Trading Summary on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Sale of adulterated milk: ICA filed in LHC against dismissal of petition

An Inter Court Appeal (ICA) has been filed before the Lahore High Court (LHC) against dismissal of a petition against sale of adulterated packaged and loose milk. The LHC single bench had dismissed a petition filed by Watan Party through Barrister Zafarul
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

First winter rain gives boost to rabbi crops: experts

The widespread two-day rains in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhawa have given boost to wheat, lintels, grams, oil seeds, fodder , vegetables and maize crops, agriculture experts told Business Recorder here on Thursday. Director General Agriculture Exte
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

PN Conference discusses operational preparedness

Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy (PN) on Thursday discussed different issues pertaining to operational preparedness, future plans and ongoing projects. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir presided over the conference, which was held
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

PIDE annual general meeting, conference conclude

On the last day of the 26th annual general meeting and conference of Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), economists and researchers read out their papers on different topics.
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Government urged to meet looming challenge of food insecurity

The government should take immediate steps to meet the looming challenge of food insecurity; otherwise it would be made impossible for the huge population of the country to manage two times meal. Food security does not mean only availability of grains in
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

THE RUPEE: dollar falls

The dollar fell on the interbank market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee gained 13 paisa in terms of the greenback for buying at 85.71 and rose by 14 paisa for selling at 85.75, they said.
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

FBR offices to remain open till late night today

FBR offices, banks to remain open till late Friday to collect taxes. The Regional Tax Offices of the Inland Revenue across Pakistan as well as the authorised branches of the State Bank of Pakistan and National Bank of Pakistan would remain open till late
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

THE RUPEE: dollar falls

The dollar fell on the interbank market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee gained 13 paisa in terms of the greenback for buying at 85.71 and rose by 14 paisa for selling at 85.75, they said.
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

SECP's amnesty scheme closes today

The amnesty schemes launched by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) ie the Companies Regularisation Scheme (CRS) and Companies Easy Exit Scheme (CEES) shall close on December 31 (Friday). According to a press release issued here on T
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Fibres: IBRAHIM FIBRES LIMITED - Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Year 2004 - 3Q Financial Year 2010

Ibrahim Group started its business with cloth trading in the industrial city of Faisalabad. Backed by sheer goodwill and experience in marketing, in 1980, manufacturing of own blended yarn was initiated by establishment of Ibrahim Textile Mills Limited.
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

World Bank, DFID provided Rs 2.43 billion for HIV/AIDS prevention, Senate told

World Bank and Department for International Development (DFID) provided around Rs 2.43 billion fund for HIV/AIDS prevention in Pakistan during last six years. In written reply to a question, Minister for Health Makhdoom Shahabuddin told Senate on Thursday
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Fibres: IBRAHIM FIBRES LIMITED - Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Year 2004 - 3Q Financial Year 2010

Ibrahim Group started its business with cloth trading in the industrial city of Faisalabad. Backed by sheer goodwill and experience in marketing, in 1980, manufacturing of own blended yarn was initiated by establishment of Ibrahim Textile Mills Limited.
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Electricity bills: cut in WHT benefited over 6,600 taxpayers

The reduction in rate of withholding tax on electricity bills of commercial and industrial consumers exceeding Rs 20,000 per month from 10 to 5 percent has benefited over 6,600 taxpayers during 2010-11. According to the FBR latest quarterly review, the sh
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

By floating equity linked bond: OGDC rejects PC's plan to raise funds

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has rejected Privatisation Commission's plan to raise $1.1 billion for it from international investors through 'equity linked bond' for its development projects. OGDC's latest communication to the Privati
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

By floating equity linked bond: OGDC rejects PC's plan to raise funds

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has rejected Privatisation Commission's plan to raise $1.1 billion for it from international investors through 'equity linked bond' for its development projects. OGDC's latest communication to the Privati
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

US worried by reports of Pakistan detentions: NYT

The United States is voicing concern over reports from human rights groups that Pakistan's security forces are holding thousands of political activists without charge, The New York Times reported on Thursday. Citing a State Department report to Congress l
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

US worried by reports of Pakistan detentions: NYT

The United States is voicing concern over reports from human rights groups that Pakistan's security forces are holding thousands of political activists without charge, The New York Times reported on Thursday. Citing a State Department report to Congress l
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Government puts plan to raise gas tariff on hold

Federal government has put its plan of revising gas tariff on hold till the legal battle between Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) in Lahore High Court (LHC) is decided,
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (December 30, 2010)

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Government puts plan to raise gas tariff on hold

Federal government has put its plan of revising gas tariff on hold till the legal battle between Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) in Lahore High Court (LHC) is decided,
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (December 30, 2010)

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Government puts plan to raise gas tariff on hold

Federal government has put its plan of revising gas tariff on hold till the legal battle between Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) in Lahore High Court (LHC) is decided,
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (December 30, 2010)

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

IMF sees slow growth in 2011 for rich nations

A two-speed global recovery will extend into 2011, with developed countries growing slowly while emerging-market economies power ahead, the International Monetary Fund''s chief economist predicted on Thursday. In an interview with the lender''s online mag
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (December 30, 2010).

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

IMF sees slow growth in 2011 for rich nations

A two-speed global recovery will extend into 2011, with developed countries growing slowly while emerging-market economies power ahead, the International Monetary Fund's chief economist predicted on Thursday. In an interview with the lender's online magaz
Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Despatch of dividend warrants

Dates of despatch of dividend warrants and bonus share certificates.

Published 31 Dec, 2010 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency Rate

USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 22

277.85

USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 22

277.65

USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 23

154.78

USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 23

0.89

Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 23

1.25

Euro to USD / Nov 23

1.04

Stock Volume

S&P 500 / Nov 22

5,969.34

India Sensex / Nov 22

79,117.11

Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 22

38,283.85

Nasdaq / Nov 22

18,003.65

Hang Seng / Nov 22

19,229.97

FTSE 100 / Nov 22

8,262.08

Dow Jones / Nov 22

44,296.51

Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22

19,322.59

Item Value

Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 22

17,785

Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22

240,483

Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 23

71.24

Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 23

2,716.19

Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 23

70.77

Petrol/Litre / Nov 24

248.38

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786 Invest Ltd / Nov 24

786 Investments Limited(786)

6.82

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 24

Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)

593.76

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Agro Allianz / Nov 24

Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)

16

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abid Silk / Nov 24

Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)

3.49

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Ali Asghar / Nov 24

Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)

70.89

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Allied Bank / Nov 24

Allied Bank Limited(ABL)

120.21

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abbott Lab. / Nov 24

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)

1,023.10

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abson Ind. / Nov 24

Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)

2.50

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Alfalah ETF. / Nov 24

Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)

12.55

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock Price

786 Invest Ltd / Nov 24

786 Investments Limited(786)

6.82

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 24

Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)

593.76

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Agro Allianz / Nov 24

Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)

16

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abid Silk / Nov 24

Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)

3.49

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Ali Asghar / Nov 24

Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)

70.89

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Allied Bank / Nov 24

Allied Bank Limited(ABL)

120.21

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abbott Lab. / Nov 24

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)

1,023.10

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abson Ind. / Nov 24

Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)

2.50

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Alfalah ETF. / Nov 24

Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)

12.55

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock Volume

WorldCall Telecom / Nov 24

Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)

177,135,830

▲ 0.00

K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 24

K-Electric Limited(KEL)

124,131,268

▲ 0.00

Hascol Petrol / Nov 24

Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)

105,013,176

▲ 0.00

Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 24

Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)

77,697,371

▲ 0.00

Treet Battery / Nov 24

Treet Battery Limited(TBL)

43,783,366

▲ 0.00

B.O.Punjab / Nov 24

The Bank of Punjab(BOP)

36,573,763

▲ 0.00

Sui South Gas / Nov 24

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)

32,719,678

▲ 0.00

PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 24

PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)

27,969,689

▲ 0.00

Cnergyico PK / Nov 24

Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)

25,874,820

▲ 0.00

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