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Print - 2011-02-05
Zardari telephones Nawaz

Zardari telephones Nawaz

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday night telephoned PML-N Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif. Spokesperson to the President Farhatullah Babar said that current political situation was discussed during the telephonic conversation between the two leaders.
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Unknown persons torture Kabir Wasti

Unknown persons torture Kabir Wasti

Five unidentified persons physically tortured PML-Q (like-minded) Senior Vice President Syed Kabir Wasti after stopping his car at Faizabad Bridge on Friday when he was on his way to Rawalpindi from Islamabad. Quoting the statement of Syed Kabir Wasti, Po
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
83,000 cusecs water for irrigation canal network released

83,000 cusecs water for irrigation canal network released

The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) released 83,000 cusecs water downstream the Tarbela and Mangla dams along with the run of the river waters of Kabul and Chenab on Friday to open the parennial irrigation canals across the country after a month long
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Wetlands need immediate attention

Wetlands need immediate attention

Ecosystem of Pakistan needs immediate attention, as the decreasing level of ground water and pollution in wetlands spoiling environment. This was stated by the National Programme Manager of Ministry of Environment's Wetlands Programme Dr Ghulam Akbar, whi
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister vows zero tolerance for polio eradication

Prime Minister vows zero tolerance for polio eradication

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday stressed upon the need of zero tolerance during polio campaign to eradicate this fatal disease from all parts of the country. He appreciated the provincial governments efforts in reaching the far flung area
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister directs ministry for early completion of powerhouses

Prime Minister directs ministry for early completion of powerhouses

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday directed the Ministry of Water and Power to take immediate steps for the early completion of construction of two power houses on the left bank of Sadpara Dam Project in Skardu. The Prime Minister issued the
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Iranian delegation visits ICAP

Iranian delegation visits ICAP

Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) hosted a delegation from Corporate Social Responsibility Development Center (CSR-DC), Iran, for a study tour to Pakistan. The CSR-DC intends to introduce principles of good corporate governance in the Iran
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
World Cancer Day observed

World Cancer Day observed

Punjab Population Welfare Minister Neelam Jabbar Chaudhry has said that the Punjab government is implementing a comprehensive plan for the provision of better healthcare facilities to the people of the province; for this purpose all available resources ar
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
52 suspects arrested

52 suspects arrested

Islamabad Police have enhanced its efforts to nab criminals and during different raids arrested 52 persons including 7 women for their suspected involvement in immoral activities, drug pushing and possession of illegal arms. Police have raided two brothel
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Complete record of Raymond Davis sought

Complete record of Raymond Davis sought

A petition has been filed in Lahore High Court seeking complete record of accused American national Raymond Davis involved in killing two youths last week before the court. Petitioner Ilamud Din Ghazi advocate in his petition contended that Interior Minis
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
LHC disposes off petition

LHC disposes off petition

The Lahore High Court here Friday disposed off a petition challenging establishment and functioning of different taskforces and co-ordinators by Punjab government after a deputy secretary told the court that all such taskforces and appointment of co-ordin
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Durrani reiterates resolve to make Capital Police corruption-free outfit

Durrani reiterates resolve to make Capital Police corruption-free outfit

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Wajid Ali Durrani has reiterated the resolve to make Islamabad Police corruption-free and people friendly. "Corruption in police will not be tolerated as the force will be increased to eradicate corruption and
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
47 percent Pakistanis believe government will not complete its term

47 percent Pakistanis believe government will not complete its term

Almost half of Pakistanis (47 percent) believe that the current government would not complete its five-year term and would be dissolved before completing its tenure. According to the survey conducted by Gilani Research Foundation Pakistan, 47 percent Paki
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Recovery of BB's BlackBerry phones gives new twist to investigation

Recovery of BB's BlackBerry phones gives new twist to investigation

Recovery of two BlackBerry cellular phones being used by slain PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto has given a new twist to the ongoing investigation of the high profile assassination case. The BlackBerry cellular phones were sent to laboratories for tests, wh
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
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

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

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

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
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
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
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
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (February 04, 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
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (February 04, 2011) and for Saturday (February 05, 2011).
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
No sugar import at present: ECC decision

No sugar import at present: ECC decision

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided not to import sugar at this juncture as sufficient quantity of sugar is available in the country to meet domestic demand, sources close to Secretary, Industries told Business Recorde
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
No sugar import at present: ECC decision

No sugar import at present: ECC decision

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided not to import sugar at this juncture as sufficient quantity of sugar is available in the country to meet domestic demand, sources close to Secretary, Industries told Business Recorde
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
No sugar import at present: ECC decision

No sugar import at present: ECC decision

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided not to import sugar at this juncture as sufficient quantity of sugar is available in the country to meet domestic demand, sources close to Secretary, Industries told Business Recorde
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Och gas field: one killed in attack

Och gas field: one killed in attack

Unknown armed men attacked a vehicle carrying employees of Och Gas Filed in Goth Dirgi area of Jaffarabad district on Friday and gunned down one person and injured another. Armed men opened fire on the official vehicle when it was carrying employees of Oc
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (February 04, 2011).

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Och gas field: one killed in attack

Och gas field: one killed in attack

Unknown armed men attacked a vehicle carrying employees of Och Gas Filed in Goth Dirgi area of Jaffarabad district on Friday and gunned down one person and injured another. Armed men opened fire on the official vehicle when it was carrying employees of Oc
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (February 04, 2011).

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Transactions in PRISM System: SBP to impose service charge

Transactions in PRISM System: SBP to impose service charge

The State Bank of Pakistan on Friday announced to impose service charge of Rs 200 per transaction in Pakistan Real-time Interbank Settlement Mechanism (PRISM) System from all direct participants. PRISM System, as a part of Payment Systems reforms, was imp
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Transactions in PRISM System: SBP to impose service charge

Transactions in PRISM System: SBP to impose service charge

The State Bank of Pakistan on Friday announced to impose service charge of Rs 200 per transaction in Pakistan Real-time Interbank Settlement Mechanism (PRISM) System from all direct participants. PRISM System, as a part of Payment Systems reforms, was imp
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Transactions in PRISM System: SBP to impose service charge

Transactions in PRISM System: SBP to impose service charge

The State Bank of Pakistan on Friday announced to impose service charge of Rs 200 per transaction in Pakistan Real-time Interbank Settlement Mechanism (PRISM) System from all direct participants. PRISM System, as a part of Payment Systems reforms, was imp
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

Rates moved both ways against dollar on the currency market on Friday ahead of long weekend on account of Kashmir Day holiday on Saturday, dealers said. The rupee almost retained its overnight levels against dollar for buying and selling at 85.49 and at 8
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Diesel and furnace oil sales down in July-January

Diesel and furnace oil sales down in July-January

Oil sales declined by 4 percent, to 11.3 million tons, during the seven months of FY11 (July-January) as compared to 11.8 million tons in the same period in FY10. The major reason behind decline in sales was less diesel consumption, which fell by nine per
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

Rates moved both ways against dollar on the currency market on Friday ahead of long weekend on account of Kashmir Day holiday on Saturday, dealers said. The rupee almost retained its overnight levels against dollar for buying and selling at 85.49 and at 8
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Diesel and furnace oil sales down in July-January

Diesel and furnace oil sales down in July-January

Oil sales declined by 4 percent, to 11.3 million tons, during the seven months of FY11 (July-January) as compared to 11.8 million tons in the same period in FY10. The major reason behind decline in sales was less diesel consumption, which fell by nine per
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Diesel and furnace oil sales down in July-January

Diesel and furnace oil sales down in July-January

Oil sales declined by 4 percent, to 11.3 million tons, during the seven months of FY11 (July-January) as compared to 11.8 million tons in the same period in FY10. The major reason behind decline in sales was less diesel consumption, which fell by nine per
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday where investors adopted cautious approach amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index showed an improvement of 8.87 points from 3,047.54 to 3,056.41 points. Turnover amounted to 140,049 sha
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday where investors adopted cautious approach amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index showed an improvement of 8.87 points from 3,047.54 to 3,056.41 points. Turnover amounted to 140,049 sha
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Equities fluctuate on LSE

Equities fluctuate on LSE

Equities on Friday moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) and finally ended in green zone on account of fresh buying in selective shares. The LSE-25 index was marginally improved by 10.72 points and was closed at 3792.10 against 3781.38 points
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (February 04, 2011).

Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Equities fluctuate on LSE

Equities fluctuate on LSE

Equities on Friday moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) and finally ended in green zone on account of fresh buying in selective shares. The LSE-25 index was marginally improved by 10.72 points and was closed at 3792.10 against 3781.38 points
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Edhi nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Edhi nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Renowned social worker and chief of Edhi Foundation, Abdul Sattar Edhi was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his long and matchless social services, Aaj News reported. Edhi has been nominated for the prize by Deputy Speaker of Norway's Parlia
Published 05 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Danish cartoonist's attacker jailed nine years

Danish cartoonist's attacker jailed nine years

A Danish court on Friday jailed a Somali for nine years and told him that he would then be kicked back to his homeland for trying to butcher a cartoonist who caricatured the Holy Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). A day after Mohamed Geele was found guilty of attem
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
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
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

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
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
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