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Print - 2011-03-15
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Quake ravaged Japan battles against nuclear meltdown

Quake ravaged Japan battles against nuclear meltdown

Japanese engineers raced to prevent a meltdown at a stricken nuclear plant on Tuesday, as rescuers scrambled to help millions left without food, water or heating by a devastating earthquake and tsunami. A second explosion rocked the Fukushima nuclear comp
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (March 14, 2011).

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (March 14, 2011).

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
ISE down by 14.45 points

ISE down by 14.45 points

Bears continued to stay on the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where losers outclassed gainers under the lead of trend-setters amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 14.45 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,850.15 to 2,
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
ISE down by 14.45 points

ISE down by 14.45 points

Bears continued to stay on the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where losers outclassed gainers under the lead of trend-setters amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 14.45 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,850.15 to 2,
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 14, 2011).

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bullish sentiments prevail on LSE

Bullish sentiments prevail on LSE

Bullish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday and the equities registered gains amid increased trading turnover on account of fresh buying in the selective companies. The LSE-25 index was increased by 10.88 points and was close
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bullish sentiments prevail on LSE

Bullish sentiments prevail on LSE

Bullish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday and the equities registered gains amid increased trading turnover on account of fresh buying in the selective companies. The LSE-25 index was increased by 10.88 points and was close
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (March 14, 2011).

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 10.41 points

BRIndex30 up 10.41 points

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 8,833.77 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 8,892.81 points and an intraday low of 8,837.20 points and closed at 8,844.18 points which was 10.41 points or 0.12 percent
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 10.41 points

BRIndex30 up 10.41 points

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 8,833.77 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 8,892.81 points and an intraday low of 8,837.20 points and closed at 8,844.18 points which was 10.41 points or 0.12 percent
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 14, 2011).

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Index closes at 12,045.38 points

Index closes at 12,045.38 points

The Karachi share market, on the first day of implementation of new leverage products, opened on positive note and the index hit 12,098.76 points intra-day high level on Monday. However, profit taking in late hours minimised the intra-day gains and the in
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Index closes at 12,045.38 points

Index closes at 12,045.38 points

The Karachi share market, on the first day of implementation of new leverage products, opened on positive note and the index hit 12,098.76 points intra-day high level on Monday. However, profit taking in late hours minimised the intra-day gains and the in
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 14, 2011).

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Index closes at 12,045.38 points

Index closes at 12,045.38 points

The Karachi share market, on the first day of implementation of new leverage products, opened on positive note and the index hit 12,098.76 points intra-day high level on Monday. However, profit taking in late hours minimised the intra-day gains and the in
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 14, 2011).

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
KSE investors avail of Rs 3.3 million financing: MTS and MFS launched

KSE investors avail of Rs 3.3 million financing: MTS and MFS launched

After about two years, financing facility for investors under the newly launched leverage products - MTS and MFS - was made available at all the three stock exchanges on Monday. The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) has implemented the
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 14, 2011).

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
KSE investors avail of Rs 3.3 million financing: MTS and MFS launched

KSE investors avail of Rs 3.3 million financing: MTS and MFS launched

After about two years, financing facility for investors under the newly launched leverage products - MTS and MFS - was made available at all the three stock exchanges on Monday. The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) has implemented the
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 14, 2011).

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
'Government not on collision course'

'Government not on collision course'

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has dispelled the impression that People's Party government was on a collision course with any of the state institutions including the Judiciary. Presiding over a Cabinet meeting here on Monday, the Prime Minster sai
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (March 14, 2011).

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
'Government not on collision course'

'Government not on collision course'

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has dispelled the impression that People's Party government was on a collision course with any of the state institutions including the Judiciary. Presiding over a Cabinet meeting here on Monday, the Prime Minster sai
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 23TH MARCH, 2010.

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Separate Seraiki province: PPP Manifesto Committee to review proposal

Separate Seraiki province: PPP Manifesto Committee to review proposal

President Asif Ali Zardari, who is also Chairman of PPP, has directed for holding a meeting of the party's Manifesto Committee to review the implementation of the mainfesto and make recommendations to make it more responsive to the changing needs.
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 23TH MARCH, 2010.

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cabinet okays purchase of submarines from China

Cabinet okays purchase of submarines from China

Federal cabinet on Wednesday approved the purchase of 6 submarines from China worth billions of dollars with the objective of meeting future security challenges. Presided over by the Prime Minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, the cabinet also approved Compa
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cabinet okays purchase of submarines from China

Cabinet okays purchase of submarines from China

Federal cabinet on Wednesday approved the purchase of 6 submarines from China worth billions of dollars with the objective of meeting future security challenges. Presided over by the Prime Minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, the cabinet also approved Compa
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 14, 2011).

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Arab unrest: perspectives - XI

Arab unrest: perspectives - XI

Oil prices that soared towards $120 per barrel on February 24 on account of turmoil in Libya eased only on Saudi Arabia's assurance to European refiners that the kingdom could step in to fill any supply shortfalls. Is there any country that could compensa
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 14, 2011).

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Arab unrest: perspectives - XI

Arab unrest: perspectives - XI

Oil prices that soared towards $120 per barrel on February 24 on account of turmoil in Libya eased only on Saudi Arabia's assurance to European refiners that the kingdom could step in to fill any supply shortfalls. Is there any country that could compensa
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher

THE RUPEE: dollar higher

The rupee commenced the week on a negative note on the currency market on Monday amid rising demand for dollars, dealers said. The rupee extended the weekend fall, losing another six paisa for buying and selling at 85.51 and 85.56, they said.
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Libya jets bomb rebels, French press for no-fly zone

Libya jets bomb rebels, French press for no-fly zone

Muammar Gaddafi's jets bombed Libyan rebels on Monday, aiding a counter-offensive that has pushed insurgents 100 miles (160 km) eastwards in a week, as France pressed for a no-fly zone "as fast as possible". Gaddafi's government, at first reeling from wid
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher

THE RUPEE: dollar higher

The rupee commenced the week on a negative note on the currency market on Monday amid rising demand for dollars, dealers said. The rupee extended the weekend fall, losing another six paisa for buying and selling at 85.51 and 85.56, they said.
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Libya jets bomb rebels, French press for no-fly zone

Libya jets bomb rebels, French press for no-fly zone

Muammar Gaddafi's jets bombed Libyan rebels on Monday, aiding a counter-offensive that has pushed insurgents 100 miles (160 km) eastwards in a week, as France pressed for a no-fly zone "as fast as possible". Gaddafi's government, at first reeling from wid
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Two Pakistani expatriates killed

Two Pakistani expatriates killed

Two Pakistani expatriates were killed in mob attacks in a largely Shiite area of the capital of Manama on Sunday night.
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Two Pakistani expatriates killed

Two Pakistani expatriates killed

Two Pakistani expatriates were killed in mob attacks in a largely Shiite area of the capital of Manama on Sunday night.
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
GCC troops enter Bahrain

GCC troops enter Bahrain

Armoured troops rolled into Bahrain from neighbouring Saudi Arabia on Monday to help restore order in the strategic Gulf kingdom, where pro-democracy demonstrators have shut down the financial centre.
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
GCC troops enter Bahrain

GCC troops enter Bahrain

Armoured troops rolled into Bahrain from neighbouring Saudi Arabia on Monday to help restore order in the strategic Gulf kingdom, where pro-democracy demonstrators have shut down the financial centre.
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Discovery of new taxpayers: Web-based tracking system access to RTOs

Discovery of new taxpayers: Web-based tracking system access to RTOs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will provide web-based tracking system (Tracker) access to all the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) for discovering new taxpayers after successful operation of the system at RTO Lahore for documentation of the national econom
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Discovery of new taxpayers: Web-based tracking system access to RTOs

Discovery of new taxpayers: Web-based tracking system access to RTOs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will provide web-based tracking system (Tracker) access to all the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) for discovering new taxpayers after successful operation of the system at RTO Lahore for documentation of the national econom
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Discovery of new taxpayers: Web-based tracking system access to RTOs

Discovery of new taxpayers: Web-based tracking system access to RTOs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will provide web-based tracking system (Tracker) access to all the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) for discovering new taxpayers after successful operation of the system at RTO Lahore for documentation of the national econom
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Diplomatic immunity: LHC seeks government reply

Diplomatic immunity: LHC seeks government reply

Lahore High Court Chief Justice on Monday sought a reply by March 29 from the federal government in a petition challenging "Diplomatic and Consular Privileges Act, 1972" under which immunity is granted to diplomats in line with the Vienna Convention on Di
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Diplomatic immunity: LHC seeks government reply

Diplomatic immunity: LHC seeks government reply

Lahore High Court Chief Justice on Monday sought a reply by March 29 from the federal government in a petition challenging "Diplomatic and Consular Privileges Act, 1972" under which immunity is granted to diplomats in line with the Vienna Convention on Di
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
IMF team''s next visit likely in May

IMF team''s next visit likely in May

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will finalise the schedule for its next visit to Pakistan for the fifth review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) programme within the next 15 days, sources close to IMF told Business Recorder here on Mo
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
IMF team's next visit likely in May

IMF team's next visit likely in May

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will finalise the schedule for its next visit to Pakistan for the fifth review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) programme within the next 15 days, sources close to IMF told Business Recorder here on Mo
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
IMF team's next visit likely in May

IMF team's next visit likely in May

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will finalise the schedule for its next visit to Pakistan for the fifth review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) programme within the next 15 days, sources close to IMF told Business Recorder here on Mo
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bills stalled in parliament: ordinances in 48 hours

Bills stalled in parliament: ordinances in 48 hours

Two Ordinances will be promulgated in the next 48 hours that will allow the government to impose taxes proposed in the Finance Amendment Bill 2010 pending for parliamentary approval, informed sources revealed to Business Recorder on Monday.
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bills stalled in parliament: ordinances in 48 hours

Bills stalled in parliament: ordinances in 48 hours

Two Ordinances will be promulgated in the next 48 hours that will allow the government to impose taxes proposed in the Finance Amendment Bill 2010 pending for parliamentary approval, informed sources revealed to Business Recorder on Monday.
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bills stalled in parliament: ordinances in 48 hours

Bills stalled in parliament: ordinances in 48 hours

Two Ordinances will be promulgated in the next 48 hours that will allow the government to impose taxes proposed in the Finance Amendment Bill 2010 pending for parliamentary approval, informed sources revealed to Business Recorder on Monday.
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Controversy over Uch-II project resolved

Controversy over Uch-II project resolved

The controversy over Uch-11 development project has ended as Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has found no violation of PPRA rules 2004 in the submission of ''amended bid bond'' by M/S Petrosin to Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGD
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Controversy over Uch-II project resolved

Controversy over Uch-II project resolved

The controversy over Uch-11 development project has ended as Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has found no violation of PPRA rules 2004 in the submission of 'amended bid bond' by M/S Petrosin to Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Controversy over Uch-II project resolved

Controversy over Uch-II project resolved

The controversy over Uch-11 development project has ended as Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has found no violation of PPRA rules 2004 in the submission of 'amended bid bond' by M/S Petrosin to Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL
Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:00am