News Archives for Print - 2011-05-30

PBM disburses Rs 88.33 million among destitute children

Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal (PBM) has disbursed Rs 88.33 million among 8,000 destitute children under Child Support Programme (CSP) in 10 quarterly instalments.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

KESC urged to ensure uninterrupted supply

Prominent businessmen Zubair Motiwala, who is also the Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh, has urged the management of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) to ensure uninterrupted power supply to its customers.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Minister condemns killing of four girls

Sindh Minister for Human Rights Ms Nadia Gabol has strongly condemned the killing of four minor girls by their father in Hyderabad and directed the concerned officials to take stern action against the accused. Minister said that killing of an innocent per

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Islamabad Hotel building catches fire

Fire erupted in Islamabad International Hotel near KFC in the Cantonment area on Sunday afternoon, Rescue 1122 sources said. Rescue 1122 personnel reached the spot within five minutes. They used special vehicle TTL (Turntable Ladder) to rescue the people

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Aashiyana Housing Schemes meant for the poor: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Punjab government has materialised the dream of the poor of having their own house by launching Aashiyana Housing Project first time in the history of the country.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Provision of drugs to patients

The Services Hospital Lahore Administration (SHLA) has announced new standard operating procedure (SOPs) for the provision of hospital medicine to the patients. New policy focuses the availability of medicine for the admitted patients at their beds and is

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

56 paintings of Pakistani artists sold in Singapore

A record number of 56 paintings out of total 75 displayed in the group of 13 Pakistani artists were sold like hot cakes in Singapore. On display in the just concluded exhibition "Artistic Fusions From Pakistan" were the selected art works of Iqbal Hussain

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

CIP providing technical workforce to cutlery sector

Cutlery Institute of Pakistan (CIP) after its revival at a cost of Rs 39.84 million is successfully functioning and providing technical support to the business community engaged with cutlery industry functioning in and close to Wazirabad.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Non-availability of senior doctors

Secretary Health Punjab, Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, has taken serious notice of the news items regarding the non-availability of senior doctors, specially the professors and sought a report from the principals of medical colleges in this regard.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Pak-Afghan parliamentarians hold peace dialogue in Kabul

18 Pakistani members of parliament left for Kabul on Sunday to hold a two-day dialogue with their Afghan counterparts on issues of mutual interest and concern that impact the relationship between the two neighbouring countries. The dialogue will focus on

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Punjab Model of Proactive Governance launched in 15 districts

The Punjab government has launched "Punjab Model of Proactive Governance" to fight corruption, improve service-delivery mechanism and to facilitate the citizens' engagement by proactively seeking feedback of people who received any day-to-day government s

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Electricity demand rises to 1,100MW

Hot and dry weather in most parts of the country increased electricity demand from 15073 MW to 16156 MW, an increase of about 1,100 MW whereas the power generation decreased by about 100 MW on Sunday. Briefing newsmen about power situation, a PEPCO spokes

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Five people injured in firing

Five people were injured including a young boy in firing by unidentified armed men on Sunday at Bhittai Abad, in the limits of Sachal police station, Karachi.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Gas, electricity loadshedding: Punjab textile sector suffered heavy losses: millers

Textile Mills in Punjab have suffered heavy financial losses due to discriminatory gas and electricity load-shedding during past six months, mills owners said.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

RGST to cause reduction in agriculture output by 10 percent: KBP

The reformed general sales tax (RGST) on the agriculture machinery and other inputs will increase farmers' per acre cost of production by Rs 4,000 and reduce the over all agriculture production by 10 percent, Kissan Board Pakistan warned the government he

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Pakistani deported from Britain

A Pakistani man convicted of child sex offences in Britain has been deported after losing a fight to stay in the country, the interior ministry said Sunday. Zulfqar Hussain, 50, left Britain on Saturday for Islamabad after officials dismissed his argument

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Pakistani deported from Britain

A Pakistani man convicted of child sex offences in Britain has been deported after losing a fight to stay in the country, the interior ministry said Sunday. Zulfqar Hussain, 50, left Britain on Saturday for Islamabad after officials dismissed his argument

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Egypt police arrest Iranian diplomat for spying

An Egyptian security official says police have arrested an Iranian diplomat suspected of espionage in the wake of the uprising that toppled former President Hosni Mubarak. The official said Sunday that Qassem al-Husseini, from the Iranian diplomatic missi

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Egypt police arrest Iranian diplomat for spying

An Egyptian security official says police have arrested an Iranian diplomat suspected of espionage in the wake of the uprising that toppled former President Hosni Mubarak. The official said Sunday that Qassem al-Husseini, from the Iranian diplomatic missi

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Tin plate import SED exemption to go

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed withdrawal of exemption of special excise duty (SED) on import of tin plate in the coming budget for 2011-12.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Tin plate import SED exemption to go

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed withdrawal of exemption of special excise duty (SED) on import of tin plate in the coming budget for 2011-12.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Tin plate import SED exemption to go

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed withdrawal of exemption of special excise duty (SED) on import of tin plate in the coming budget for 2011-12.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Makhdoom Amin attains senior minister's status

Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim has succeeded in getting the status of 'Senior Federal Minister' after about two-and-a-half years of prolonged wait, sources told Business Recorder. "The government has clarified its position about the status o

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Makhdoom Amin attains senior minister's status

Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim has succeeded in getting the status of 'Senior Federal Minister' after about two-and-a-half years of prolonged wait, sources told Business Recorder. "The government has clarified its position about the status o

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

July-March period: $136.5 million received from US

The USA disbursed $136.5 million to Pakistan during the first three quarters of this financial year (July 2010 to March 2011), while total amount received from Germany and Japan during the same period was $137.6 million.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

July-March period: $136.5 million received from US

The USA disbursed $136.5 million to Pakistan during the first three quarters of this financial year (July 2010 to March 2011), while total amount received from Germany and Japan during the same period was $137.6 million.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

July-March period: $136.5 million received from US

The USA disbursed $136.5 million to Pakistan during the first three quarters of this financial year (July 2010 to March 2011), while total amount received from Germany and Japan during the same period was $137.6 million.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Lockheed Martin says it repelled cyber attack

Lockheed Martin, one of the world's largest defence contractors, was on Sunday investigating the source of a major cyber-attack one week ago against its information network, the company said. "Lockheed Martin detected a significant and tenacious attack on

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Lockheed Martin says it repelled cyber attack

Lockheed Martin, one of the world's largest defence contractors, was on Sunday investigating the source of a major cyber-attack one week ago against its information network, the company said. "Lockheed Martin detected a significant and tenacious attack on

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

JUI-F chief tells leaders to stop supporting US

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman on Sunday said that politics of fear were being played throughout the world and that Pakistan, along with other Muslim countries was being made a target of the bloodshed.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

JUI-F chief tells leaders to stop supporting US

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman on Sunday said that politics of fear were being played throughout the world and that Pakistan, along with other Muslim countries was being made a target of the bloodshed.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

28.5 percent rise in futures open interest

The open interest position increased by 28.5 percent during the week ended on May 27, 2011 to Rs 1.39 billion. The futures spreads, however, declined by 90bps to 0.29 percent, primarily due to the upbeat investor behaviour observed at the ready market cou

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

28.5 percent rise in futures open interest

The open interest position increased by 28.5 percent during the week ended on May 27, 2011 to Rs 1.39 billion. The futures spreads, however, declined by 90bps to 0.29 percent, primarily due to the upbeat investor behaviour observed at the ready market cou

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

28.5 percent rise in futures open interest

The open interest position increased by 28.5 percent during the week ended on May 27, 2011 to Rs 1.39 billion. The futures spreads, however, declined by 90bps to 0.29 percent, primarily due to the upbeat investor behaviour observed at the ready market cou

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

28.5 percent rise in futures open interest

The open interest position increased by 28.5 percent during the week ended on May 27, 2011 to Rs 1.39 billion. The futures spreads, however, declined by 90bps to 0.29 percent, primarily due to the upbeat investor behaviour observed at the ready market cou

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Bullish trend on share market

Bullish trend was witnessed at Karachi share market during the week on May 28, 2011 on expectations of some tax incentives for capital market in the coming budget for 2011-12, to be announced on June 3, 2011. The market witnessed positive trend throughout

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Bullish trend on share market

Bullish trend was witnessed at Karachi share market during the week on May 28, 2011 on expectations of some tax incentives for capital market in the coming budget for 2011-12, to be announced on June 3, 2011. The market witnessed positive trend throughout

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Bullish trend on share market

Bullish trend was witnessed at Karachi share market during the week on May 28, 2011 on expectations of some tax incentives for capital market in the coming budget for 2011-12, to be announced on June 3, 2011. The market witnessed positive trend throughout

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Defence secretary arrives in India

Pakistan's Defence Secretary Syed Athar Ali arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to hold talks with Indian Defence Secretary. The 12th round of talks between Pakistan and India would begin in New Delhi on Monday. Pakistan wants to resolve all outstanding issues

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Defence secretary arrives in India

Pakistan's Defence Secretary Syed Athar Ali arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to hold talks with Indian Defence Secretary. The 12th round of talks between Pakistan and India would begin in New Delhi on Monday. Pakistan wants to resolve all outstanding issues

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Government-proposed Rs 3.8 trillionn outlay rejected by IMF

The consolidated outlays of federal and provincial budgets have reportedly been revised downward to Rs 3.751 trillion from Rs 3.8 trillion originally proposed by the government of Pakistan and rejected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Government-proposed Rs 3.8 trillionn outlay rejected by IMF

The consolidated outlays of federal and provincial budgets have reportedly been revised downward to Rs 3.751 trillion from Rs 3.8 trillion originally proposed by the government of Pakistan and rejected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Government-proposed Rs 3.8 trillionn outlay rejected by IMF

The consolidated outlays of federal and provincial budgets have reportedly been revised downward to Rs 3.751 trillion from Rs 3.8 trillion originally proposed by the government of Pakistan and rejected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

WEBOC launched by FBR at PQA proves failure

The newly launched Web Based One Customs (WEBOC) of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), introduced at Port Qasim, remains a failure as the authorities have not issued IDs and passwords to it users. According to details available here, the system was launched

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

WEBOC launched by FBR at PQA proves failure

The newly launched Web Based One Customs (WEBOC) of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), introduced at Port Qasim, remains a failure as the authorities have not issued IDs and passwords to it users. According to details available here, the system was launched

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

WEBOC launched by FBR at PQA proves failure

The newly launched Web Based One Customs (WEBOC) of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), introduced at Port Qasim, remains a failure as the authorities have not issued IDs and passwords to it users. According to details available here, the system was launched

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

International wheat buyers drop rates

While the lifting of Pakistani wheat progressed smoothly in bulk ships and containers, exporters, being naive in this trade, indulged in price war, resulting in prices going down considerably in international market, according to leading wheat exporters h

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

International wheat buyers drop rates

While the lifting of Pakistani wheat progressed smoothly in bulk ships and containers, exporters, being naive in this trade, indulged in price war, resulting in prices going down considerably in international market, according to leading wheat exporters h

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

International wheat buyers drop rates

While the lifting of Pakistani wheat progressed smoothly in bulk ships and containers, exporters, being naive in this trade, indulged in price war, resulting in prices going down considerably in international market, according to leading wheat exporters h

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Cut in WHT on cash from banks likely

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to reduce withholding tax on cash withdrawal from banks from 0.3 percent to 0.2 percent in the coming budget for 2011-12.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Cut in WHT on cash from banks likely

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to reduce withholding tax on cash withdrawal from banks from 0.3 percent to 0.2 percent in the coming budget for 2011-12.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Cut in WHT on cash from banks likely

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to reduce withholding tax on cash withdrawal from banks from 0.3 percent to 0.2 percent in the coming budget for 2011-12.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

FED recovery period to be enhanced

The government has decided to enhance the time period of recovery of federal excise duty (FED) from three years to past five years through a major amendment in section 14 of the Federal Excise Act 2005 in the coming budget for 2011-12.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

FED recovery period to be enhanced

The government has decided to enhance the time period of recovery of federal excise duty (FED) from three years to past five years through a major amendment in section 14 of the Federal Excise Act 2005 in the coming budget for 2011-12.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

FED recovery period to be enhanced

The government has decided to enhance the time period of recovery of federal excise duty (FED) from three years to past five years through a major amendment in section 14 of the Federal Excise Act 2005 in the coming budget for 2011-12.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

SRO 586(I)/91

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to abolish, in the budget for 2011-12, redundant income tax and withholding tax exemptions, granted to some sectors under SRO 586(I)/91, which are contradictory to the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 200

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

SRO 586(I)/91

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to abolish, in the budget for 2011-12, redundant income tax and withholding tax exemptions, granted to some sectors under SRO 586(I)/91, which are contradictory to the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 200

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

SRO 586(I)/91

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to abolish, in the budget for 2011-12, redundant income tax and withholding tax exemptions, granted to some sectors under SRO 586(I)/91, which are contradictory to the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 200

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

SRO 586(I)/91

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to abolish, in the budget for 2011-12, redundant income tax and withholding tax exemptions, granted to some sectors under SRO 586(I)/91, which are contradictory to the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 200

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

JIT formed to investigate Mehran airbase attack

The Sindh government has formed a Joint Interrogation Team (JIT) on the directives of the Federal Government to investigate the attack on Pakistan Navy Airbase at Sharae-Faisal by terrorists here on May 22. "An eight-member team has been formed comprising

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

JIT formed to investigate Mehran airbase attack

The Sindh government has formed a Joint Interrogation Team (JIT) on the directives of the Federal Government to investigate the attack on Pakistan Navy Airbase at Sharae-Faisal by terrorists here on May 22. "An eight-member team has been formed comprising

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

US urged to help overcome energy crisis

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that the government has sought US assistance to overcome load shedding in the country for providing immediate relief to the masses. During a meeting with journalists at his residence here, he said that the

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

US urged to help overcome energy crisis

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that the government has sought US assistance to overcome load shedding in the country for providing immediate relief to the masses. During a meeting with journalists at his residence here, he said that the

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

US urged to help overcome energy crisis

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that the government has sought US assistance to overcome load shedding in the country for providing immediate relief to the masses. During a meeting with journalists at his residence here, he said that the

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

THE RUPEE: all-round gains

All-round gains were seen on the money market during the week ended on May 28, 2011, on easy availability of dollars. On the interbank market, the rupee gained 55 paisa versus dollar for buying and selling at 85.80 and 85.85.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

THE RUPEE: all-round gains

All-round gains were seen on the money market during the week ended on May 28, 2011, on easy availability of dollars. On the interbank market, the rupee gained 55 paisa versus dollar for buying and selling at 85.80 and 85.85.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

'Al Qaeda' gunmen seize southern city: Yemen official

More than 200 suspected al Qaeda gunmen have taken control of the south Yemen city of Zinjibar after fighting with security forces that left 16 people dead, officials and witnesses said Sunday. The witnesses said that most residents had fled Zinjibar, the

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

'Al Qaeda' gunmen seize southern city: Yemen official

More than 200 suspected al Qaeda gunmen have taken control of the south Yemen city of Zinjibar after fighting with security forces that left 16 people dead, officials and witnesses said Sunday. The witnesses said that most residents had fled Zinjibar, the

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Nato air strikes kill 52 civilians: Karzai issues 'last warning' to US

Afghan authorities said on Sunday Nato had killed 52 people, mostly civilians, in air strikes against insurgents as violence picked up in recent weeks with the start of the fighting season. The killing stirred a strong reaction from Afghan President Hamid

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Nato air strikes kill 52 civilians: Karzai issues 'last warning' to US

Afghan authorities said on Sunday Nato had killed 52 people, mostly civilians, in air strikes against insurgents as violence picked up in recent weeks with the start of the fighting season. The killing stirred a strong reaction from Afghan President Hamid

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

MONDAY MAY 23: Ensuring transparency in sugar prices: PME urged to begin derivative trading

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

MONDAY MAY 23: Ongoing energy projects to be short of funds in 2011-12

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TUESDAY MAY 24: Government struggling to adjust fiscal year 2012 fiscal deficit target: proposal rejected by IMF

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TUESDAY MAY 24: 17 percent ST on supplies to unregistered sectors on the cards

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WEDNESDAY MAY 25: Budget likely on June 3

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WEDNESDAY MAY 25: Budget 2011-12: current account deficit to be financed through FDIs

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THURSDAY MAY 26: Four sectors in FTR to move to declaration tax regime

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THURSDAY MAY 26: Budget fiscal year 2012 to stipulate three-tier sales tax system

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FRIDAY MAY 27: NPLs hit record Rs 548 billion mark by calendar year 2010-end

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FRIDAY MAY 27: Ecnec approves 53 projects worth Rs 478 billion

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SATURDAY MAY 28: Planning Commission seeks a limit on government borrowings

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SATURDAY MAY 28: No rise in per capita income; double-digit inflation stays: Economic Growth Framework being presented to NEC today

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

SUNDAY MAY 29: Economic stability restored: Prime Minister

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The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (May 29, 2011) and the forecast for Monday (May 30, 2011).

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

SUNDAY MAY 29: Rs 730 billion PSDP approved by NEC: on-going projects priority, says Hafeez

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JULY TO DECEMBER 2010)

Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and Term Deposits.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (May 23 - 28, 2011)

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

MetLife Alico American Life Insurance Company (Pakistan) Limited

MetLife Alico has issued Weekly Unit Prices for week ended May 26, 2011.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

MetLife Alico American Life Insurance Company (Pakistan) Limited

MetLife Alico has issued Weekly Unit Prices for week ended May 26, 2011.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

MetLife Alico American Life Insurance Company (Pakistan) Limited

MetLife Alico has issued Weekly Unit Prices for week ended May 26, 2011.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Petroleum: PAKISTAN STATE OIL - Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Year 2003 - 3Q Financial Year 2011

Pakistan State Oil came into existence in 1976 when the government merged PNO (Pakistan National Oil) and POCL (Premier Oil Company Limited) into SOCL (State Oil Company Limited) and named it as Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO). It is the largest

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Petroleum: PAKISTAN STATE OIL - Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Year 2003 - 3Q Financial Year 2011

Pakistan State Oil came into existence in 1976 when the government merged PNO (Pakistan National Oil) and POCL (Premier Oil Company Limited) into SOCL (State Oil Company Limited) and named it as Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO). It is the largest

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Withdrawal of sales tax exemption

It is with a feeling of doom that I learned that the Finance Minister has withdrawn the exemption on sales tax available to industrial importers of capital machinery and goods through SRO 575(I) 2006. He did this on May 22nd to harmonise with an earlier S

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Malaysia's new rare earth plant provokes radiation fears

In the quiet town of Gebeng in Malaysia's central state of Pahang, a new rare earth plant has evoked fears of radiation contamination as residents desperately seek to stop the construction of the world's largest such refinery. The plant is expected to mee

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Iraqi tribal disputes pose new challenge to oil firms

Sitting in his reed meeting house in what was once Iraq's marshes, Sheikh Rashash al-Imara warns of potential trouble if his poor tribesmen are driven off their land by foreign companies digging for oil.

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

The week before the budget

The Pakistani economic team returned from the trip to Dubai (May 11-17) with its collective tail between its collective legs as almost a week long discussions held with International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff ended unsatisfactorily from the perspective of

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

LNG import: a quick fix solution

Sui Southern Gas Company has invited EoIs for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import under a 'third party access regime'. The bidding companies are expected to develop their own LNG Floating Storage Re-gasification Units (FSRUs), arrange their own supply of L

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Working groups formed to identify issues of journalists

Three working groups were formed at a seminar to formulate and identify the issues in respect of protecting journalists (covering disasters) and their rights (salary, wage board award, professional training).

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

SU notification

Director Admissions, University of Sindh has notified that the authorities of the varsity have adopted a procedure for refund of tour fees deposited by the students of Bachelors/Masters, BS Part-IV Honours (Final), Pass (final) and 5th Professional Pharm-

Published 30 May, 2011 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 23	277.55
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 24	277.93
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 24	152.34
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 24	0.87
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 24	1.29
Euro to USD / Oct 24	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 23	5,797.42
Nasdaq / Oct 23	18,276.66
FTSE 100 / Oct 23	8,258.64
Dow Jones / Oct 23	42,514.95
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 23	19,377.62
France CAC40 / Oct 23	7,497.48
India Sensex / Oct 24	80,036.12
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 24	38,159.30

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 23	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 23	244,684
Petrol/Litre / Oct 24	247.03
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 24	71.62
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 24	2,729.33
Diesel/Litre / Oct 24	251.29

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 24 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Oct 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Oct 24 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Oct 24 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Oct 24 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Oct 24 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Oct 24 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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