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Print - 2011-02-05
BRIndex30 up 52.75 points

BRIndex30 up 52.75 points

On Friday, the BRIndex30 opened at 9,132.65 points and remained in green for the entire trading session, except for a single negative dip. It touched the intra-day high of 9,208.25 points and low of 9,127.44 points and closed at 9,185.40 points with a net
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
BRIDGE NOTES: The Lone Ranger

BRIDGE NOTES: The Lone Ranger

Declarer play has a fascination of its own. When it succeeds in reaching its goal, it gives immense satisfaction, but when it fails, the disappointment is equally large. This can turn agonizing if one has blundered in the play and gone down in an ice cold
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (February 04, 2011).

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Friday (February 04, 2011).

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Friday (February 04, 2011).

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Obama hints Mubarak should go

Obama hints Mubarak should go

US President Barack Obama said Friday Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak should "listen" to protestors calling for him to quit immediately, but did not explicitly call on him to go now. Obama said "some discussions" had begun on the details of a political t
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (February 04, 2011).

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Obama hints Mubarak should go

Obama hints Mubarak should go

US President Barack Obama said Friday Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak should "listen" to protestors calling for him to quit immediately, but did not explicitly call on him to go now. Obama said "some discussions" had begun on the details of a political t
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister expected to announce smaller cabinet today

Prime Minister expected to announce smaller cabinet today

In a major development, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani is expected to announce in his address to the nation on Saturday (today) the formation of a smaller cabinet with the dissolution of the existing one, strictly in accordance with the 18th Const
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (February 04, 2011).
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister expected to announce smaller cabinet today

Prime Minister expected to announce smaller cabinet today

In a major development, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani is expected to announce in his address to the nation on Saturday (today) the formation of a smaller cabinet with the dissolution of the existing one, strictly in accordance with the 18th Const
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (February 04, 2011).

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Unauthorised investment by NLC: inquiry body hands over report to CoAS

Unauthorised investment by NLC: inquiry body hands over report to CoAS

The independent inquiry committee of military officers has completed its investigation on the unauthorised investment of Rs 4.3 billion by National Logistics Cell (NLC) as well as other irregularities and handed over the findings to the Chief of Army Staf
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Unauthorised investment by NLC: inquiry body hands over report to CoAS

Unauthorised investment by NLC: inquiry body hands over report to CoAS

The independent inquiry committee of military officers has completed its investigation on the unauthorised investment of Rs 4.3 billion by National Logistics Cell (NLC) as well as other irregularities and handed over the findings to the Chief of Army Staf
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Unauthorised investment by NLC: inquiry body hands over report to CoAS

Unauthorised investment by NLC: inquiry body hands over report to CoAS

The independent inquiry committee of military officers has completed its investigation on the unauthorised investment of Rs 4.3 billion by National Logistics Cell (NLC) as well as other irregularities and handed over the findings to the Chief of Army Staf
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Holiday notice

Holiday notice

The offices of Business Recorder will remain closed today Saturday (February 5) on account of Kashmir Day. Arrangements have, however, been made to bring out the newspaper and Internet Edition tomorrow, Sunday (February 6), as usual.
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
APTTA Rules 2011: Pakistan won't allow vehicles without 'TAD'

APTTA Rules 2011: Pakistan won't allow vehicles without 'TAD'

The government of Pakistan will not allow entry of Afghan origin vehicles for transportation of transit goods under the new Afghan Transit Trade Rules 2011 in cases where the customs authorities refuse to issue Road Transit Temporary Admission Document (T
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
APTTA Rules 2011: Pakistan won't allow vehicles without 'TAD'

APTTA Rules 2011: Pakistan won't allow vehicles without 'TAD'

The government of Pakistan will not allow entry of Afghan origin vehicles for transportation of transit goods under the new Afghan Transit Trade Rules 2011 in cases where the customs authorities refuse to issue Road Transit Temporary Admission Document (T
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
APTTA Rules 2011: Pakistan won''t allow vehicles without ''TAD''

APTTA Rules 2011: Pakistan won''t allow vehicles without ''TAD''

The government of Pakistan will not allow entry of Afghan origin vehicles for transportation of transit goods under the new Afghan Transit Trade Rules 2011 in cases where the customs authorities refuse to issue Road Transit Temporary Admission Document (T
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Finance rejects PIA request for bailout package

Finance rejects PIA request for bailout package

The Finance Ministry has rejected the request of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) management for an immediate bailout package, of about Rs 15 billion, because of financial constraints, it is learnt. Sources said that the management of PIA wanted immed
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Finance rejects PIA request for bailout package

Finance rejects PIA request for bailout package

The Finance Ministry has rejected the request of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) management for an immediate bailout package, of about Rs 15 billion, because of financial constraints, it is learnt. Sources said that the management of PIA wanted immed
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Finance rejects PIA request for bailout package

Finance rejects PIA request for bailout package

The Finance Ministry has rejected the request of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) management for an immediate bailout package, of about Rs 15 billion, because of financial constraints, it is learnt. Sources said that the management of PIA wanted immed
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (February 04, 2011).

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
SSGC-JJVL IA on LPG plant: Supreme Court admits petition for hearing

SSGC-JJVL IA on LPG plant: Supreme Court admits petition for hearing

The Supreme Court on Friday admitted a petition for regular hearing against the implementation agreement between Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) and Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) extraction plant.
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
SSGC-JJVL IA on LPG plant: Supreme Court admits petition for hearing

SSGC-JJVL IA on LPG plant: Supreme Court admits petition for hearing

The Supreme Court on Friday admitted a petition for regular hearing against the implementation agreement between Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) and Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) extraction plant.
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
SSGC-JJVL IA on LPG plant: Supreme Court admits petition for hearing

SSGC-JJVL IA on LPG plant: Supreme Court admits petition for hearing

The Supreme Court on Friday admitted a petition for regular hearing against the implementation agreement between Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) and Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) extraction plant.
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Egypt's transition starts 'now': Europe's 27 leaders demand

Egypt's transition starts 'now': Europe's 27 leaders demand

Europe's 27 leaders on Friday demanded Egypt's transition start "now" in a joint statement marking a policy U-turn in EU ties with its volatile neighbours on its southern flank. Slammed for doing too little too late as unrest unfurls on the southern shore
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Egypt's transition starts 'now': Europe's 27 leaders demand

Egypt's transition starts 'now': Europe's 27 leaders demand

Europe's 27 leaders on Friday demanded Egypt's transition start "now" in a joint statement marking a policy U-turn in EU ties with its volatile neighbours on its southern flank. Slammed for doing too little too late as unrest unfurls on the southern shore
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
White House defends US spies on Egypt

White House defends US spies on Egypt

The White House on Friday defended the US intelligence community following reports, and suggestions from Congress, that it had failed to warn President Barack Obama in advance about unrest in Egypt. As turmoil rages in Cairo, the first murmurings of polit
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
White House defends US spies on Egypt

White House defends US spies on Egypt

The White House on Friday defended the US intelligence community following reports, and suggestions from Congress, that it had failed to warn President Barack Obama in advance about unrest in Egypt. As turmoil rages in Cairo, the first murmurings of polit
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Egyptians rally

Egyptians rally

Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians marched peacefully in Cairo on Friday to demand an immediate end to President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule, but there was no word of his generals, or his US allies, squeezing him out just yet. Hoping for a million-strong
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Egyptians rally

Egyptians rally

Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians marched peacefully in Cairo on Friday to demand an immediate end to President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule, but there was no word of his generals, or his US allies, squeezing him out just yet. Hoping for a million-strong
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Rs 59.6 billion retired under commodity financing

Rs 59.6 billion retired under commodity financing

The retirement of loans under commodity operation picked up sharply as the procurement agencies retired Rs 59.60 billion in July-January period of current fiscal year 2010-11. Sources in banking sector told Business Recorder on Friday that a key de
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Rs 59.6 billion retired under commodity financing

Rs 59.6 billion retired under commodity financing

The retirement of loans under commodity operation picked up sharply as the procurement agencies retired Rs 59.60 billion in July-January period of current fiscal year 2010-11. Sources in banking sector told Business Recorder on Friday that a key de
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Rs 59.6 billion retired under commodity financing

Rs 59.6 billion retired under commodity financing

The retirement of loans under commodity operation picked up sharply as the procurement agencies retired Rs 59.60 billion in July-January period of current fiscal year 2010-11. Sources in banking sector told Business Recorder on Friday that a key de
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Index gains 56.29 points

Index gains 56.29 points

The KSE-100 index on Friday gained 56.29 points to close at 12,415.35 points on the back of buying by both local and foreign investors. Although the market witnessed some pressure in early hours and the index dropped into negative zone at 12,344.34 points
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Index gains 56.29 points

Index gains 56.29 points

The KSE-100 index on Friday gained 56.29 points to close at 12,415.35 points on the back of buying by both local and foreign investors. Although the market witnessed some pressure in early hours and the index dropped into negative zone at 12,344.34 points
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Index gains 56.29 points

Index gains 56.29 points

The KSE-100 index on Friday gained 56.29 points to close at 12,415.35 points on the back of buying by both local and foreign investors. Although the market witnessed some pressure in early hours and the index dropped into negative zone at 12,344.34 points
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 52.75 points

BRIndex30 up 52.75 points

On Friday, the BRIndex30 opened at 9,132.65 points and remained in green for the entire trading session, except for a single negative dip. It touched the intra-day high of 9,208.25 points and low of 9,127.44 points and closed at 9,185.40 points with a net
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (February 04, 2011) and the forecast for Saturday (February 05, 2011).

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Aamer, Asif, Butt and agent charged with corruption

Aamer, Asif, Butt and agent charged with corruption

British prosecutors charged cricketers Mohammad Aamer, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt and an agent with corruption offences on Friday as an alleged spot-fixing scandal headed towards the courts. The charges relate to alleged incidents during a Test match a
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (February 04, 2011).

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Aamer, Asif, Butt and agent charged with corruption

Aamer, Asif, Butt and agent charged with corruption

British prosecutors charged cricketers Mohammad Aamer, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt and an agent with corruption offences on Friday as an alleged spot-fixing scandal headed towards the courts. The charges relate to alleged incidents during a Test match a
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Kashmir Solidarity Day today

Kashmir Solidarity Day today

Kashmir Solidarity Day is being observed today throughout Pakistan and on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir for their just struggle for their right to self-determination.
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Faisalabad tops in transformer thefts, National Assembly told

Faisalabad tops in transformer thefts, National Assembly told

The Minister for Water and Power, Pervez Ashraf, on Friday told the National Assembly that Faisalabad district was on top of the list in theft of transformers, with 911 during last three years (2007-2010). The regional electricity supplying companies had
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on January 31, 2011.

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Faisalabad tops in transformer thefts, National Assembly told

Faisalabad tops in transformer thefts, National Assembly told

The Minister for Water and Power, Pervez Ashraf, on Friday told the National Assembly that Faisalabad district was on top of the list in theft of transformers, with 911 during last three years (2007-2010). The regional electricity supplying companies had
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on January 31, 2011.

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Kashmir Solidarity Day today

Kashmir Solidarity Day today

Kashmir Solidarity Day is being observed today throughout Pakistan and on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir for their just struggle for their right to self-determination.
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on January 31, 2011.

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am