News Archives for Print - 2011-01-18

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (January 17, 2011) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 18, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

One more day given to Tencho RPP

The Supreme Court on Monday gave one more day to the Northern Power Generation Company Limited Techno Sahiwal to return the advance payment along with mark-up, it took in advance for producing electricity but could not initiated the project so far despite

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Reko Diq project: TCC advertisement campaign draws ire of Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday issued contempt notice to Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) for launching advertisement campaign in print media over Reko-Diq project, despite the fact that the matter was sub judice.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Reko Diq project: TCC advertisement campaign draws ire of Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday issued contempt notice to Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) for launching advertisement campaign in print media over Reko-Diq project, despite the fact that the matter was sub judice.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

LME official plastics prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Reko Diq project: TCC advertisement campaign draws ire of Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday issued contempt notice to Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) for launching advertisement campaign in print media over Reko-Diq project, despite the fact that the matter was sub judice.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

LME official plastics prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

After over three years'' gap: first consignment of wheat will sail today

After a gap of three and half years, wheat export from Pakistan has resumed, as the first shipment of the commodity will sail today (Tuesday) from Port Qasim. "A vessel namely MV "Logonda" has been loaded with 27,000 tons of Pakistani wheat and ready to s

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

After over three years' gap: first consignment of wheat will sail today

After a gap of three and half years, wheat export from Pakistan has resumed, as the first shipment of the commodity will sail today (Tuesday) from Port Qasim. "A vessel namely MV "Logonda" has been loaded with 27,000 tons of Pakistani wheat and ready to s

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

After over three years' gap: first consignment of wheat will sail today

After a gap of three and half years, wheat export from Pakistan has resumed, as the first shipment of the commodity will sail today (Tuesday) from Port Qasim. "A vessel namely MV "Logonda" has been loaded with 27,000 tons of Pakistani wheat and ready to s

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Goldman to exclude US from Facebook placement

Goldman Sachs said it will limit its private placement of shares of social networking site Facebook to investors outside the United States, citing "intense media coverage," according to the investment bank. "In light of this intense media coverage, Goldma

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (January 17, 2011) and for Tuesday (January 18, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Goldman to exclude US from Facebook placement

Goldman Sachs said it will limit its private placement of shares of social networking site Facebook to investors outside the United States, citing "intense media coverage," according to the investment bank. "In light of this intense media coverage, Goldma

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Goldman to exclude US from Facebook placement

Goldman Sachs said it will limit its private placement of shares of social networking site Facebook to investors outside the United States, citing "intense media coverage," according to the investment bank. "In light of this intense media coverage, Goldma

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

MQM files 'De-weaponisation Bill'

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has submitted 'De-weaponisation of Pakistan Bill, 2011' in the National Assembly Secretariat with the objective of freeing the country from strife. "Ban on legal and illegal production, trade, transferring, use and displ

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

MQM files 'De-weaponisation Bill'

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has submitted 'De-weaponisation of Pakistan Bill, 2011' in the National Assembly Secretariat with the objective of freeing the country from strife. "Ban on legal and illegal production, trade, transferring, use and displ

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Afghan government taxes US aid

The Afghan government has imposed taxes on US contractors operating in the country, risking new confrontation with the United States, The Washington Post reported late Sunday. Citing unnamed US and Afghan officials, the newspaper pointed out that taxation

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Afghan government taxes US aid

The Afghan government has imposed taxes on US contractors operating in the country, risking new confrontation with the United States, The Washington Post reported late Sunday. Citing unnamed US and Afghan officials, the newspaper pointed out that taxation

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Afghan government taxes US aid

The Afghan government has imposed taxes on US contractors operating in the country, risking new confrontation with the United States, The Washington Post reported late Sunday. Citing unnamed US and Afghan officials, the newspaper pointed out that taxation

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

18 killed in van explosion

At least 18 people were killed and several others wounded in an explosion in a commuters' van on Hangu-Kohat Road on Monday. Talking to journalists, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Kohat Masood Afridi confirmed the occurrence of the incident on

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

18 killed in van explosion

At least 18 people were killed and several others wounded in an explosion in a commuters' van on Hangu-Kohat Road on Monday. Talking to journalists, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Kohat Masood Afridi confirmed the occurrence of the incident on

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Government fails to firm up fertiliser import plan

The federal government has reportedly failed to firm up fertiliser import plan despite possessing information on non-availability of fertiliser and massive increase in its prices across the country, sources in the Ministry of Industries and Production (Mo

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Karachi chemicals and dyes market rates

Chemicals and dyes market rates in rupees on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Government fails to firm up fertiliser import plan

The federal government has reportedly failed to firm up fertiliser import plan despite possessing information on non-availability of fertiliser and massive increase in its prices across the country, sources in the Ministry of Industries and Production (Mo

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Government fails to firm up fertiliser import plan

The federal government has reportedly failed to firm up fertiliser import plan despite possessing information on non-availability of fertiliser and massive increase in its prices across the country, sources in the Ministry of Industries and Production (Mo

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Rates of spices and other allied commodities

Rates of spices and other allied commodities in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Prime Minister names unity government to quell Tunisia unrest

Tunisia's prime minister appointed opposition figures to a new unity government on Monday in the hope of restoring stability after violent street protests brought down the president last Friday. Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi also said the government w

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Prime Minister names unity government to quell Tunisia unrest

Tunisia's prime minister appointed opposition figures to a new unity government on Monday in the hope of restoring stability after violent street protests brought down the president last Friday. Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi also said the government w

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

MoE capacity building: World Bank scraps project for non-utilisation of funds

The World Bank has scrapped a capacity building-related project for non-utilisation of the funds by the Ministry of Environment (MoE), depriving Pakistan of a 0.5 million dollars grant. The MoE has failed to utilise the World Bank''s grant at a time when

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

MoE capacity building: World Bank scraps project for non-utilisation of funds

The World Bank has scrapped a capacity building-related project for non-utilisation of the funds by the Ministry of Environment (MoE), depriving Pakistan of a 0.5 million dollars grant. The MoE has failed to utilise the World Bank's grant at a time when P

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

MoE capacity building: World Bank scraps project for non-utilisation of funds

The World Bank has scrapped a capacity building-related project for non-utilisation of the funds by the Ministry of Environment (MoE), depriving Pakistan of a 0.5 million dollars grant. The MoE has failed to utilise the World Bank's grant at a time when P

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

National Commodity Exchange Trading Summary

National Commodity Exchange Limited Trading Summary on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Hearing of Taseer's murder case shifted to Adiala Jail

Due to security concerns, slain governor Punjab Salmaan Taseer's murder case was transferred to Adiala Jail, a private TV channel reported Monday. According to the channel, Interior Ministry has shifted the hearing of Salmaan Taseer murder case to Adiala

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 8TH January, 2011.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Non recovery of missing persons: Supreme Court to order for registration of abduction cases against spy agencies

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would not desist from ordering registration of abduction cases against the spy agencies if the missing persons were not recovered. A two-member bench comprising Justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed and Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 8TH January, 2011.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday where investors adopted cautious approach amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index showed an improvement of 41.50 points from 3,099.54 points to 3,141.04 points. Turnover amounted to 318

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks as at the close of business on January 07, 2011.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday where investors adopted cautious approach amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index showed an improvement of 41.50 points from 3,099.54 points to 3,141.04 points. Turnover amounted to 318

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks as at the close of business on January 07, 2011.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

LSE index gains 47.01 points

Bullish sentiment prevailed in Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday where equities registered gains amid improved trading turnover following fresh buying in oil, fertiliser and banking sector shares. The LSE-25 index gained 47.01 points and closed at 3989.43 p

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

LSE index gains 47.01 points

Bullish sentiment prevailed in Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday where equities registered gains amid improved trading turnover following fresh buying in oil, fertiliser and banking sector shares. The LSE-25 index gained 47.01 points and closed at 3989.43 p

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

BRIndex30 up 86.03 points

On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 9,435.46 points. It touched the intra-day high of 9,539.94 points and low of 9,434.24 points, and closed at 9,521.49 points with a net positive change of 86.03 points, or 0.91 percent.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

BRIndex30 up 86.03 points

On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 9,435.46 points. It touched the intra-day high of 9,539.94 points and low of 9,434.24 points, and closed at 9,521.49 points with a net positive change of 86.03 points, or 0.91 percent.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Capitalisation crosses $40 billion mark

Expectations over an early launch of a leverage product on Monday invited across the board buying on Karachi Stock Exchange and KSE-100 index surged by 148.40 points tto close at 12,681.94 points. "Foreign investors'' interest remained intact while local

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

THE RUPEE: minor changes on money market

Slight fluctuations were seen on the currency market on Monday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed three paisa against dollar for buying at 85.51 and slipped by two paisa for selling at 85.56, they said.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Capitalisation crosses $40 billion mark

Expectations over an early launch of a leverage product on Monday invited across the board buying on Karachi Stock Exchange and KSE-100 index surged by 148.40 points tto close at 12,681.94 points. "Foreign investors' interest remained intact while local r

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

THE RUPEE: minor changes on money market

Slight fluctuations were seen on the currency market on Monday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed three paisa against dollar for buying at 85.51 and slipped by two paisa for selling at 85.56, they said.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Capitalisation crosses $40 billion mark

Expectations over an early launch of a leverage product on Monday invited across the board buying on Karachi Stock Exchange and KSE-100 index surged by 148.40 points tto close at 12,681.94 points. "Foreign investors' interest remained intact while local r

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

ATLAS HONDA PAKISTAN LIMITED - Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Year 2007-1HFY'10

Atlas Honda Limited is a joint venture between the Atlas Group and Honda Motor Co., Japan. The company was created by the merger of Panjdarya Limited and Atlas Autos Ltd in 1988.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

MoF meeting on fiscal deficit today

The finance ministry has convened a meeting of provincial finance secretaries tomorrow (Wednesday) to discuss how to improve the fiscal management in the wake of likely shortfall in revenue collection, it has been reliably learnt.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

ATLAS HONDA PAKISTAN LIMITED - Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Year 2007-1HFY'10

Atlas Honda Limited is a joint venture between the Atlas Group and Honda Motor Co., Japan. The company was created by the merger of Panjdarya Limited and Atlas Autos Ltd in 1988.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

MoF meeting on fiscal deficit today

The finance ministry has convened a meeting of provincial finance secretaries tomorrow (Wednesday) to discuss how to improve the fiscal management in the wake of likely shortfall in revenue collection, it has been reliably learnt.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

MoF meeting on fiscal deficit today

The finance ministry has convened a meeting of provincial finance secretaries tomorrow (Wednesday) to discuss how to improve the fiscal management in the wake of likely shortfall in revenue collection, it has been reliably learnt.

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Filing of ST returns by federal/provincial departments: FBR has to seek political backing of the government

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has to seek political backing of the government to enforce timely filing of sales tax returns by government departments and organisations to improve their compliance within the jurisdiction of federal/provincial governme

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (January 17, 2011).

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Filing of ST returns by federal/provincial departments: FBR has to seek political backing of the government

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has to seek political backing of the government to enforce timely filing of sales tax returns by government departments and organisations to improve their compliance within the jurisdiction of federal/provincial governme

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (January 17, 2011)

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Filing of ST returns by federal/provincial departments: FBR has to seek political backing of the government

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has to seek political backing of the government to enforce timely filing of sales tax returns by government departments and organisations to improve their compliance within the jurisdiction of federal/provincial governme

Published 18 Jan, 2011 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 15	277.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 15	277.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 15	154.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 15	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 15	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 15	1.05

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,580.31
S&P 500 / Nov 15	5,870.62
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 15	38,642.91
Nasdaq / Nov 15	18,680.12
Hang Seng / Nov 15	19,426.34
FTSE 100 / Nov 15	8,063.61
Dow Jones / Nov 15	43,444.99
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 15	19,210.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 15	67.02
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 15	233,371.60
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 15	2,563.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 15	68.91
Petrol/Litre / Nov 16	248.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 16	18,085

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.73 ▼ 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)	56.65 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,008.83 ▼ 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)	12.43 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.73 ▲ 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)	56.65 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,008.83 ▲ 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)	12.43 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 16 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	77,999,077 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 16 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	70,721,702 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 16 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	55,501,231 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 16 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	36,884,955 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 16 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	36,294,630 ▲ 0.00
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Nov 16 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	32,226,742 ▲ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Nov 16 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,018,611 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 16 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	22,405,457 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 16 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	21,319,898 ▲ 0.00

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