News Archives for Print - 2011-03-08

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Two policemen were killed and 25 other people were injured in a twin bomb blasts in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad Monday, officials said. The first explosion went off in front of a mosque and, when police and locals rushed to help the wounded, a se

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Michelle Obama tops poll of US politicians

First Lady Michelle Obama Monday tops a new poll purporting to show how warmly Americans regard their leaders, besting even her husband President Barack Obama. Mrs Obama scored a chart-topping "warmth rating" of 60.1 degrees, three degrees hotter than the

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Ivorian rebels take third town in west

Ivory Coast rebels have seized a third town in the west of the African country, forces loyal to disputed incumbent Laurent Gbabgo said on Monday, adding that reinforcements were on the way to try and take it back. A post-election power struggle between Gb

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

'Devastated' Pietersen back home

England star Kevin Pietersen said he was "absolutely devastated" that his long-standing hernia problem had ended his World Cup and shattered his lucrative Indian Premier League plans. "Sad to leave India.. Love the people & the hospitality. Alvida doston

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

ICC approve Morgan as Pietersen replacement

The International Cricket Council has approved Eoin Morgan as a replacement player for the injured Kevin Pietersen in the England squad. Morgan, a 24-year-old middle-order batsman, has played 38 ODIs for England, scoring 1,160 runs at an average of 40. Fo

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Canada beat Kenya to secure first win in 2011 World Cup

Canada overcame some early jitters with the bat to eventually win the battle of the associates by beating Kenya by five wickets and register their first win in the World Cup on Monday at the Feroz Shah Kotla. Right-handed batsman Jimmy Hansra (70) and cap

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Canada beat Kenya to secure first win in 2011 World Cup

Canada overcame some early jitters with the bat to eventually win the battle of the associates by beating Kenya by five wickets and register their first win in the World Cup on Monday at the Feroz Shah Kotla. Right-handed batsman Jimmy Hansra (70) and cap

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

World Cup standings

Standings (played, won, lost, tied, no result, points, net run rate):

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Tour-de-Pakistan cycle race starts

The 16th Tour-de-Pakistan International Cycle Race covering 1620-km distance from Karachi to Abbotabad will get underway from Karachi from Tuesday (today). The Cycle race will conclude on March 20 at Abbotabad. Apart from cyclists from different departmen

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Olympic Football Qualifying: Pakistan to meet Malaysia in second leg on March 9

Punjab Stadium will host the second leg of Pakistan-Malaysia clash on Wednesday (tomorrow) in the Olympic Football Asian Qualifying Tournament. This will be the second time the 8,000-capacity arena will be used for Pakistan's match against an overseas tea

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Pakistan ready for New Zealand on mystery pitch

In-form Pakistan batsman Misbah-ul-Haq said his team was ready for the double challenge of facing New Zealand as well as a mystery World Cup pitch on Tuesday. The Group A rivals meet at the newly-built Pallekele stadium in the first-ever one-day match at

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Vettori urges team not to fear Pakistan

Skipper Daniel Vettori said Monday that New Zealand would focus on their own game and not worry about formidable Pakistan in their World Cup match on Tuesday. "The game, like against most teams, is about yourself and trying to work out how you could actua

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Review system improves umpiring, says ICC

International cricket chiefs said Monday they had issued guidelines to end controversy over the use of the Umpire Decision Review System at the World Cup but backed its use. Ian Bell was given not out when it appeared the England batsman was out lbw on re

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

New Zealand dollar struggles, Aussie steadies

The New Zealand dollar struggled to make much headway on Monday ahead of an expected interest rate cut by the central bank later this week, while the Australian dollar was subdued, finding the going tough near the top-end of its range. The kiwi traded at

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Interbank rates stay up

Euro interbank rates continued to press higher on Monday driven by the expectation that the ECB will raise interest rates in April, while overnight fixings looked set to remain volatile throughout March. Following European Central Bank President Jean-Clau

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Yuan at new peak

The yuan rose to new highs versus the dollar on Monday, after the People's Bank of China set a record high mid-point for the third day, signalling its intention to let the yuan appreciate to help fight inflation. Before trading began, the PBOC fixed the y

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Won, peso decline

The South Korean won and the Philippines peso slid against the dollar on Monday, weighed down by higher oil prices and traders' caution about further intervention by some central banks to slow any gains in their currencies. Central banks of Indonesia, Phi

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Indian rupee down

The Indian rupee ended weaker on Monday, dragged down by weak local shares, but it crawled back from the day's trough aided by gains in the euro. The partially convertible rupee ended at 45.04/05 per dollar, 0.1 percent weaker than its closing of 44.98/99

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Swiss franc up

The Swiss franc rose against the euro on Monday after rating agency Moody's downgraded Greece's sovereign debt but the single currency was seen supported by last week's hawkish signals from the European Central Bank. The franc was up 0.2 percent against t

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Bangladesh's interbank forex, interest rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Monday. 71.50/71.50 (previous 71.50/71.50). Call Money Rates: 11.00-12.00 percent (previous 11.00-12.00 percent).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Euro jumps to four-month high versus dollar in London

The euro jumped to a four-month high against the dollar on Monday as expectations of a eurozone interest rate hike next month helped it vault back above $1.40 and a ratings downgrade of Greece had little lasting impact. Traders said the shared currency wa

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Early trade in New York: Euro little changed

The euro fell from the day's high and traded little changed against the dollar on Monday as expectations of a eurozone interest rate hike next month faded. The euro had gained for four straight days, but the gains faded as trading in London wound down and

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Dollar on back foot in Asia

The dollar remained stuck near a four-month low against a basket of major currencies on Monday, while the euro was supported by expectations that the European Central Bank to raise interest rates as early as April. The dollar struggled to gain ground afte

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Sterling slips versus euro

Sterling slipped to a five-week low against the euro on Monday on speculation euro zone interest rates may rise before those in the UK, but gains were limited as the single currency came under broad selling pressure. The pound edged lower against the doll

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Miners drag FTSE lower

Miners dragged Britain's top share index lower on Monday, as escalating violence in the Middle East and surging oil prices crimped investor appetite for risk. The FTSE 100 index closed down 16.61 points, or 0.3 percent, at 5,973.78, nearly 70 points below

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

European shares lower

European shares ended lower on Monday after investor concerns about the impact of oil prices on the recovery prompted a late afternoon sell-off, with banks among the biggest sector fallers. The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index of top shares closed down

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Taiwan stocks slip

Taiwan stocks closed 0.8 percent lower on Monday, pressured by construction and transport shares on a planned new property tax and high oil prices. Fund managers said the main share index would continue to face resistance at the 8,900-point level this wee

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Nikkei average tumbles

Japan's Nikkei average tumbled on Monday, falling below a key support level and erasing last week's gains, as fears of more turmoil in the Middle East and higher oil prices overshadowed solid US payrolls data. The resignation of Japanese Foreign Minister

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Middle East markets: Saudi banks in late surge; most markets resume slide

Saudi banks made a late surge on Monday to help the kingdom's benchmark rally for a third day, but most Middle East markets fell, resuming declines as regional political worries weighed. The banking index ended 5.5 percent higher, having been down 1.7 per

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Seoul shares fall

Seoul shares fell on Monday led by Samsung Electronics as its first quarter earnings outlook dimmed, while rising oil prices sent transport companies such as Korean Air Line sharply lower. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index ended down 1.22 percent at 1

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Bangladesh to create $700 million fund to prop up stocks

Bangladesh will create a $700 million mutual fund, the country's biggest ever, in a bid to stabilise the highly volatile Dhaka stock exchange, the head of a state-owned investment bank said Monday. The plan is part of the government's drive to restore cal

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Most Southeast Asian stocks rise

Most Southeast Asian stock markets posted small gains on Monday as a surge in global oil prices spurred buying in energy and resource shares but investors were worried about rising costs in several other sectors. The region saw a choppy session and lower

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Monday's early afternoon trade: Wall Street adds to losses

US stocks fell further in early afternoon trading on Monday, with the Nasdaq declining more than 2 percent and the Dow and S&P 500 down more than 1 percent each. A downgrade of the semiconductor sector weighed on the tech sector, along with a weaker-than-

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Hong Kong shares lower, Shanghai gains

Hong Kong stocks edged lower on Monday, weighed down by higher oil prices, but a buoyant day in Shanghai shielded the market from bigger declines and underscored growing optimism about Chinese shares. A rally in energy counters, in particular coal, lifted

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Indian shares decline

Indian shares dropped 1.4 percent on Monday, with rate sensitive sectors contributing the most to the losses, hit by political worries on the domestic front and surging crude oil prices. The banking sector index, auto sector index and realty index fell be

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Australia stocks down

Australian stocks fell 1.4 percent to close at a 5-week low on Monday, with index heavyweights such as BHP Billiton , retailers and top banks posting substantial losses as instability in oil-producing nations turned investors risk-averse. Falls in share v

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Chemical items mixed on Jodia Bazar

The trading in chemical items closed mixed on Jodia Bazar here on Monday. The following changes were noted.

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

KCA spot rate given quantum jump by Rs 500 to Rs 12,500 on cotton market

In line with the global trend, the spot rate shot up on the cotton market on Monday, dealers said. Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate was raised by Rs 500 to Rs 12500, they said. Phutti prices in Sindh were at Rs 4500 and in Punjab rates

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Oil cake market rates

The March vaida was higher and May contract was unchanged on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Monday in process of trading, dealers said. The March vaida that had closed last week at Rs 1242.60 opened with a sharp gain of Rs 1.30 at Rs 1243.90. Th

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Wheat prices soar despite bumper production

Despite bumper wheat production prices soared on the wholesales grains market on Monday in process of good business, dealers said. On the cereal side wheat old Bardan (with sag) shot up by Rs 80 to Rs 2780 and wheat new Bardan (with bag) also followed the

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 161,990 tonnes of cargo including 84,868 tonnes of import cargo, 77,122 tonnes of export cargo and 3,579 loaded & empty containers during last 48 hours ended at 0700 hours on Monday. The total import cargo of 84,868 tonnes compris

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

US Midwest corn bids weak at river

Corn spot basis bids eased at river terminals and interior elevators around the US Midwest on Monday, pressured by higher barge freight and futures for the grain rising to a 2-1/2 year high late last week. Soyabean bids eased on the Mississippi River but

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Patchy rains to help Ivory Coast cocoa mid-crop

Hot weather and patchy rains last week in Ivory Coast's main cocoa growing regions were favourable for development of the mid-crop harvest, farmers and analysts said on Monday. The October-to-March main crop in Ivory Coast, the world's top cocoa producer,

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

HRW wheat bids firmer

Hard red winter wheat basis bids in the US Plains were steady to firmer on Monday as country wheat supplies were reported tight. New crop conditions remained poor in many key growing areas of the US Plains, though snow was forecast this week for some west

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

US wheat futures hold largely steady

Chicago wheat futures held largely steady on Monday as forecasts of crop friendly weather in the United States weighed on the market and counteracted the supportive effect of a fall in the dollar. Support also came from Iraq's purchase of 400,000 tonnes o

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Message from Governor of Sindh

It is really a pleasure for me to know that the Department of Social Work and the Centre of Excellence, University of Karachi are reputed for their committed learning and research. Social Work and Women's Studies are today's challenging and most promising

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Chief Guest former City Nazim, City District Government Karachi

Under the guidance and supervision of Professor Dr Nasreen Aslam Shah three publication have been launched on the occasion of International Women's Day which is a valuable addition in the field of academics. All the three books are not only useful for stu

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Vice Chancellor University of Karachi

The Department of Social Work & Centre of Excellence for Women's Studies, University of Karachi have distinguished position among fellow institutions. The Department and the Centre always fabricate capable and quality students. The Department of Social Wo

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

The department of social work and centre of excellence for women's studies: promoting culture-based values of seeking and sharing knowledge

Established in 1951 the University of Karachi can rightfully claim to be the leading institution in promoting a culture based upon values of seeking and sharing knowledge. One can find a graduate of this alma mater even in the hard to reach areas of the c

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Make it your mission to fight against heart diseases among women

Diagnosing heart disease in women can be a challenge. Women often don't realise that their symptoms are caused by a heart problem. Also, the tests to determine if their symptoms are from coronary heart disease are not as reliable as they are for men. Wome

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Aaj TV - Tuesday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Easy access to ports: government ready to offer all help to Tajikistan, says Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan was ready to offer all assistance to Tajikistan to provide easy access to the ports in Pakistan, especially the Gwadar Port.

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Easy access to ports: government ready to offer all help to Tajikistan, says Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan was ready to offer all assistance to Tajikistan to provide easy access to the ports in Pakistan, especially the Gwadar Port.

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

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 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Easy access to ports: government ready to offer all help to Tajikistan, says Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan was ready to offer all assistance to Tajikistan to provide easy access to the ports in Pakistan, especially the Gwadar Port.

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

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 Commi

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

ECC may fix wheat procurement target: export to continue till end of season

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (today) with Finance Minister, Hafeez Shaikh in the chair will fix 6.57 million tons wheat procurement target for 2010-11 and allow the exporters to continue wheat export til

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

ECC may fix wheat procurement target: export to continue till end of season

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (today) with Finance Minister, Hafeez Shaikh in the chair will fix 6.57 million tons wheat procurement target for 2010-11 and allow the exporters to continue wheat export til

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

ECC may fix wheat procurement target: export to continue till end of season

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (today) with Finance Minister, Hafeez Shaikh in the chair will fix 6.57 million tons wheat procurement target for 2010-11 and allow the exporters to continue wheat export til

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Cotton cess to be increased to Rs 50/40 kg

Federal government has decided to increase cotton cess by 150 percent from Rs 20 to Rs 50 per 40 kg, sources close to Secretary Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa) told Business Recorder. This amount will go to the Pakistan Central Cotton Comm

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Cotton cess to be increased to Rs 50/40 kg

Federal government has decided to increase cotton cess by 150 percent from Rs 20 to Rs 50 per 40 kg, sources close to Secretary Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa) told Business Recorder. This amount will go to the Pakistan Central Cotton Comm

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Cotton cess to be increased to Rs 50/40 kg

Federal government has decided to increase cotton cess by 150 percent from Rs 20 to Rs 50 per 40 kg, sources close to Secretary Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa) told Business Recorder. This amount will go to the Pakistan Central Cotton Comm

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

IMF's fifth review: government seeking performance targets

The government is seeking performance targets from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) till end March 2011 (to be implemented within 23 days) to become eligible for fifth review in May 2011 with the objective of the release of the second last tranche pr

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

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 Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

IMF's fifth review: government seeking performance targets

The government is seeking performance targets from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) till end March 2011 (to be implemented within 23 days) to become eligible for fifth review in May 2011 with the objective of the release of the second last tranche pr

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

IMF''s fifth review: government seeking performance targets

The government is seeking performance targets from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) till end March 2011 (to be implemented within 23 days) to become eligible for fifth review in May 2011 with the objective of the release of the second last tranche pr

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Rs 326 billion released to provinces during first half

Federal government has released Rs.326 billion to the provinces during the first half of the current fiscal year from Rs588 billion net divisible pool tax. This was informed to the provincial finance secretaries here on Monday at a meeting presided over b

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Rs 326 billion released to provinces during first half

Federal government has released Rs.326 billion to the provinces during the first half of the current fiscal year from Rs588 billion net divisible pool tax. This was informed to the provincial finance secretaries here on Monday at a meeting presided over b

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Rs 326 billion released to provinces during first half

Federal government has released Rs.326 billion to the provinces during the first half of the current fiscal year from Rs588 billion net divisible pool tax. This was informed to the provincial finance secretaries here on Monday at a meeting presided over b

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Below 50 megawatts capacity: Power Ministry to issue new guidelines for SIPPs

The Ministry of Water and Power is to issue fresh guidelines for Small Independent Power Projects (SIPPs) below capacity of 50 MW, sources in PPIB told Business Recorder. Power Policy 2002 deals with power generation projects of 50 MW or above.

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Below 50 megawatts capacity: Power Ministry to issue new guidelines for SIPPs

The Ministry of Water and Power is to issue fresh guidelines for Small Independent Power Projects (SIPPs) below capacity of 50 MW, sources in PPIB told Business Recorder. Power Policy 2002 deals with power generation projects of 50 MW or above.

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Below 50 megawatts capacity: Power Ministry to issue new guidelines for SIPPs

The Ministry of Water and Power is to issue fresh guidelines for Small Independent Power Projects (SIPPs) below capacity of 50 MW, sources in PPIB told Business Recorder. Power Policy 2002 deals with power generation projects of 50 MW or above.

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

'Contractual obligations delaying projects'

Some eight power projects having the capacity of generating around 1,100 to 1,200 megawatt of electricity are facing delays because of contractual obligations, said Board of Investment (BoI) Chief Saleem H Mandviwalla during his brief visit to Karkey Kara

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

'Contractual obligations delaying projects'

Some eight power projects having the capacity of generating around 1,100 to 1,200 megawatt of electricity are facing delays because of contractual obligations, said Board of Investment (BoI) Chief Saleem H Mandviwalla during his brief visit to Karkey Kara

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

EFU GUARANT GROWTH FUND Rates

EFU Guarant Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Bijarani to give presentation on USC scam

A two-billion rupee scam related to computerisation of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) will echo in the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) on Tuesday (today), reliable sources in the Ministry told Business Recorder. A presentation on a

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Transfers, postings of FBR officials

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has strengthened the Inland Revenue Wing through high level reshuffling in the tax machinery, re-designating and transferring 100 officials (Grade 18-20) working for the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) with immediate effect

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 07, 2011).

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Transfers, postings of FBR officials

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has strengthened the Inland Revenue Wing through high level reshuffling in the tax machinery, re-designating and transferring 100 officials (Grade 18-20) working for the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) with immediate effect

Published 08 Mar, 2011 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 31	279.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 31	278.88
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 31	154.72
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 31	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 31	1.24
Euro to USD / Jan 31	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 30	6,071.17
Nasdaq / Jan 30	19,681.75
Hang Seng / Jan 30	20,225.11
Dow Jones / Jan 30	44,882.13
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 30	21,727.20
France CAC40 / Jan 30	7,941.64
India Sensex / Jan 31	77,500.57
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 31	39,572.49

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 30	18,285
Petrol/Litre / Jan 31	256.13
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 31	72.68
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 31	250,171
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 31	2,793
Diesel/Litre / Jan 31	260.95

Stock	Price
Kohinoor Ind. / Jan 31 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	10.21 ▲ 1 (10.86%)
IGI Life Ins / Jan 31 IGI Life Insurance Limited(IGIL)	15.13 ▲ 1.38 (10.04%)
Sana Ind / Jan 31 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	28.77 ▲ 2.62 (10.02%)
Tariq Corporation / Jan 31 Tariq Corporation Limited(TCORP)	16.91 ▲ 1.54 (10.02%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Jan 31 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	15.72 ▲ 1.43 (10.01%)
Redco Textile / Jan 31 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	24.17 ▲ 2.2 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jan 31 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	53.74 ▲ 4.89 (10.01%)
Pak Leather / Jan 31 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	32.63 ▲ 2.97 (10.01%)
Dandot Cement / Jan 31 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 31 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	54.86 ▼ -6.1 (-10.01%)
D.M. Textile / Jan 31 D.M. Textile Mills Limited(DMTX)	63 ▼ -7 (-10%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Jan 31 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	189 ▼ -21 (-10%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jan 31 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	10.41 ▼ -1.15 (-9.95%)
National Silk / Jan 31 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	40.84 ▼ -4.51 (-9.94%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Jan 31 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.83 ▼ -0.76 (-8.85%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jan 31 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	109.56 ▼ -10.44 (-8.7%)
Kohinoor Mills / Jan 31 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	31.05 ▼ -2.9 (-8.54%)
F.Credit & Inv / Jan 31 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	7.28 ▼ -0.66 (-8.31%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jan 31 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	66,672,997 ▲ 0.14
Sui South Gas / Jan 31 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	48,364,956 ▼ -1.33
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 31 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	36,344,486 ▼ -0.06
Waves Home Appliances / Jan 31 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	33,226,540 ▼ -0.77
Bank Makramah / Jan 31 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	31,509,642 ▲ 0.04
B.O.Punjab / Jan 31 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	17,873,860 ▲ 0.2
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 31 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,969,744 ▼ -0.07
Pak Refinery / Jan 31 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,492,313 ▼ -0.57
Treet Battery / Jan 31 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	15,390,342 ▲ 1.07

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