News Archives for Print - 2011-06-07 - Business Recorder

AGL 38.50 ▼ -0.25 (-0.65%)

AIRLINK 136.85 ▼ -0.25 (-0.18%)

BOP 5.62 ▲ 0.25 (4.66%)

CNERGY 3.86 ▼ -0.01 (-0.26%)

DCL 7.93 ▼ -0.16 (-1.98%)

DFML 45.40 ▼ -0.34 (-0.74%)

DGKC 85.51 ▲ 2.21 (2.65%)

FCCL 31.60 ▲ 1.33 (4.39%)

FFBL 61.70 ▲ 4.10 (7.12%)

FFL 9.20 ▲ 0.06 (0.66%)

HUBC 108.75 ▲ 1.90 (1.78%)

HUMNL 14.38 ▲ 0.08 (0.56%)

KEL 4.84 ▲ 0.16 (3.42%)

KOSM 7.74 ▼ -0.24 (-3.01%)

MLCF 38.11 ▼ -0.82 (-2.11%)

NBP 67.00 ▼ -0.60 (-0.89%)

OGDC 176.01 ▲ 7.02 (4.15%)

PAEL 25.20 ▼ -0.18 (-0.71%)

PIBTL 5.87 ▼ -0.07 (-1.18%)

PPL 133.49 ▲ 2.49 (1.9%)

PRL 24.02 ▲ 0.26 (1.09%)

PTC 16.82 ▲ 1.07 (6.79%)

SEARL 67.75 ▲ 3.00 (4.63%)

TELE 7.45 ▲ 0.05 (0.68%)

TOMCL 36.18 ▲ 0.09 (0.25%)

TPLP 7.78 ▼ -0.08 (-1.02%)

TREET 14.64 ▼ -0.29 (-1.94%)

TRG 49.61 ▲ 4.36 (9.64%)

UNITY 25.51 ▼ -0.32 (-1.24%)

WTL 1.33 ▲ 0.04 (3.1%)

BR100 9,586 239.1 (2.56%)

BR30 28,791 678.6 (2.41%)

KSE100 88,946 1751.5 (2.01%)

KSE30 28,043 645.6 (2.36%)

اردو

Oct 25, 2024 اردو ► PRINT EDITION ► BR MARKETS ► Dollar to PKR ►

Print - 2011-06-07

Seven months after inauguration: ship-mounted RPP not yet started commercial operation

Seven months after inauguration: ship-mounted RPP not yet started commercial operation

The world's first ship-mounted power plant, rented by government of Pakistan from Turkish company, has yet not started commercial operation and supply of electricity to the national grid even seven month after its inauguration, Business Recorder le

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government employees' body suspends agitation till June 30

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government employees' body suspends agitation till June 30

Employees of different government departments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Monday announced to suspend agitation campaign till June-30 and called for implementation of remaining 30 percent their demands, if not do so, they would devise a future course of action

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Invoices of blacklisted persons: proposed amendment to pave way for more corruption

Invoices of blacklisted persons: proposed amendment to pave way for more corruption

The proposed amendment seeking rejection of all invoices of the blacklisted persons whether issued prior or after the blacklisting will create more room for corruption. Commenting on the Finance Bill 2011, the Karachi Sales Tax Bar Association (KSTBA) sai

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

5,634 passports of Umrah pilgrims stolen

5,634 passports of Umrah pilgrims stolen

Around 5,634 passports of intending Umrah pilgrims along with all relevant documents were stolen from the office of Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP) here on Monday. According to details, some 17 bags having 5,634 passports, which were to be se

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

'PTCL to make Rs 16 billion investment in telecom sector'

'PTCL to make Rs 16 billion investment in telecom sector'

Managing Director, Pakistan Telecommu-nications Company (PTCL), Walid Irshad has informed the business community that the company would invest about rupees 16 billion in the telecommunications sector in next five years. Speaking at a meeting of Korangi As

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

China tells US to respect Pakistan's sovereignty

China tells US to respect Pakistan's sovereignty

China has reportedly urged the United States of America (USA) to respect Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity and extend the country full support, sources close to Senior Minister for Industries and Defence Production told Business Recorder

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Compensation to flood victims: Nadra to start payment of second tranche, says Tariq

National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) will launch the payment of second tranche of compensation amount to 1.1 million floods affectees through Watan Cards after issuance of over 1.646 million Cards to the affected families, said Tariq Malik
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Team leaves for Germany to explore alternate energy potential

An eight-member team left on Saturday for Germany on a 10-day visit to explore alternate energy potential on the invitation of Foreign Office of Germany. The delegation consists of 8 members.
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Protest demonstration against illegal confinement of radio journalist

The journalists of Peshawar on Monday held a protest demonstration outside the press club against the illegal confinement of a radio journalist Saleem Rehman by Sarband police and asked for his immediate release. The protestors were led by Khyber Union of
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

FBR urged to withdraw changes made in TOT definition

Chairman, All Pakistan Consumer and Pharmaceutical Products Distributors Association (APCPPDA), Tahir Khaliq has urged the chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to withdraw changes made in the definition of Turn Over Tax (TOT) in the budget document for
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Reading habit in children

It may not be possible to cultivate a habit of reading among adults who have only read textbooks or just a few books in their entire life. In order to develop a reading habit among people it is necessary for parents to urge their children to read right fr
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Exams pressure can drive South Korea teens to suicide

The crushing pressure on South Korean teenagers to perform well in exams can leave some students so distraught they feel life just isn't worth living. Dozens of teenagers kill themselves every year - often around the time of an annual college entrance exa
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Budget bashing: a national pastime

The federal budget of FY12 has come and gone, unable to galvanise a rumbling opposition or a demoralised populace. Total budgetary outlay for FY12 is projected at Rs 2.77 trillion, (+8%) against the revised target for FY11. The tax revenue target is set a
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

An exercise in self-deception

The June 3 parliamentary session for presentation of the Federal Budget became a rare display of protest because it outlasted the session and the Finance Minister couldn't complete his budget speech. The right of dissent is undeniable but, in recent times
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Saleh of Yemen on the run

The Arab Spring is flowering in myriad ways; in Yemen just one rocket attack on the presidential palace appears to have sealed the fate of one of the most durable dictators. President Ali Abdullah Saleh had defied protestors for weeks in the capital city
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Create a ministry of energy

After successive increases over the last few months, the government on 31st May decided to reduce petroleum products' prices by up to Rs 5.05 per litre in line with the reduction in global oil prices with effect from 1st June 2011. The price of petrol was
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

PCB chairman praises budget

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman, Ijaz Butt, who is also the former chairman of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has praised the federal government for the incentives offered to investors in Budget 2011-2012.
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Oil tankers' terminal: Supreme Court asks MoP&NR to devise plan for construction

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Ministry of Petroleum to devise strategy for construction of Zulifiqarabad Oil Terminal (ZOT) in Karachi by taking all stakeholders on board. A three-member bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Correction

Kalim A Siddiqui's designation was inadvertently published as 'Chairman, Byco Petroleum', in Business Recorder story titled 'TGP aimed at providing incentive', on Monday, May 23, 2011. His correct designation is 'President, Byco Petroleum Marketing
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

KPT celebrates World Environment Day

The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) celebrated World Environment Day on the 5th of' June 2011 by undertaking a mangrove plantation and rehabilitation project in the Chinna Creek of Karachi. The project is named "Mangroves for the better environment" and is a muc
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Supreme Court directive to Pemra

Supreme Court on Monday directed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to grant the broadcasting licence to a local private television sports channel and submit compliance report within next three days.
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

OGDCL bonds issue: roadshows to be held from June 19

The Privatisation Commission on Monday announced the schedule for holding roadshows for offloading exchangeable bonds up to 10 percent of Oil and Gas Development Corporation Ltd in international market. A spokesman said these roadshows will continue from
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

OGDCL bonds issue: roadshows to be held from June 19

The Privatisation Commission on Monday announced the schedule for holding roadshows for offloading exchangeable bonds up to 10 percent of Oil and Gas Development Corporation Ltd in international market. A spokesman said these roadshows will continue from
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

OGDCL bonds issue: roadshows to be held from June 19

The Privatisation Commission on Monday announced the schedule for holding roadshows for offloading exchangeable bonds up to 10 percent of Oil and Gas Development Corporation Ltd in international market. A spokesman said these roadshows will continue from
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Over 60,000 blocks to be set up during census in Sindh

Population Census Organisation (PCO) has decided that more than 60 thousands blocks would be established in Sindh province during the census which would be held from September 12 to 27 2011. During the house listing, 35,255 blocks were made by the PCO in
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Etihad, Bank Alfalah reward customers

Etihad Airways and Bank Alfalah have successfully conducted an exciting competition where big rewards were given to their valued customers in Pakistan. The top prize comprised a free air-ticket along with free stay at the Crystal Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Sohai
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

MCC arrests exporter involved in multimillion rupees scam

Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) has claimed to have arrested an exporter allegedly involved in a multimillion scam. According to details, the department has seized a consignment of Wet Blue Leather" which was allegedly being fraudulently exported to Taiw
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Shahbaz for relying on indigenous resources

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that there was a need for checking corruption, nepotism and plunder of national resources, which were hindering the process of development and prosperity. He also advocated for shunning foreign charity to
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Malik meets IG FC

Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Monday called on Inspector General of Frontier Corps Balochistan, Major General Obaidullah Khan Khatak at FC headquarters here. Besides scores of other matters, issues pertaining to law and order situation was discussed d
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (June 06, 2011) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 07, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Four killed, two injured in shopping plaza fire

At least four people were killed and two other received serious burn injuries in Blue Area shopping plaza blaze, the commercial hub of Federal Capital, in the wee hours of Monday. The fire broke out in Fayyaz Plaza of Blue Area near Lal Quarter, which eng
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Opposition Senators protest naming of Haidri as leader of opposition: Senate proceedings witness pandemonium

Proceedings of the Upper House on Monday witnessed pandemonium as opposition Senators strongly protested over naming Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidri of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) as leader of the opposition.
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Ministry asked to allocate afresh to HGOs: LHC declares quota under Hajj Policy 2011 illegal

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Monday directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to allocate the hajj quota afresh to the private Hajj Group Organisers (HGOs) after giving equal opportunity to all eligible organisers. Through a short order on dozens
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

'It's a make or break situation': tax collection, netting unregistered elite

Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Salman Siddiq categorically said on Monday that a make or break situation has emerged in case of meeting revenue collection target and documentation of unregistered elite class as President Asif Ali Zardari has assured hi
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Customs raises ITP of three steel products

Pakistan customs has raised the Import Trade Price (ITP)/values of three major flat steel products up to $48 per ton. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday that the Directorate General of Customs Valuation has increased import values of Hot Roll
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (June 06, 2011) and for Tuesday (June 07, 2011).
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Distribution, tariff of power: provinces may not be allowed to form regulatory bodies

Provinces are unlikely to be allowed to establish independent electricity regulatory bodies in the presence of such a body at the federal level, well informed sources in the Ministry of Water and Power told Business Recorder.
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

HRs ministry resolves 1,278 cases out of 3,753

A total of 3,753 cases of human rights violation were taken by the Ministry of Human Rights (HRs) during 2010-11, out of these 1,278 cases were resolved up to May 31, 2011. In written reply to a question in the National Assembly, the ministry told that it
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

National Assembly kicks off debate: there's nothing in budget for the poor, says Nisar

The opposition on Monday criticised the budget and blamed the government policies for increasing poverty in the country, referring to a report that indicated 42.6 percent people living below the poverty line.
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

27 MPs have assets in foreign countries, National Assembly told

As many as 27 parliamentarians have assets in foreign countries. The parliamentarians, who have assets aboard are: Speaker National Assembly Dr Fahmida Mirza, Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Minister for Port and S
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Revenue target to be pursued vigorously

Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Salman Siddiq on Monday expressed his full commitment to reduce the existing tax gap of 79 percent saying that the Board would eagerly pursue the target of Rs 1,952 billion in 2011-12 by taking administrative measures wor
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

'No confirmation' Kashmiri is dead: US official

The United States has had "no confirmation" that al Qaeda commander Ilyas Kashmiri died in a drone strike last week, a US defence official speaking on condition of anonymity said Monday. A senior Pakistani security official said two days ago there were "s
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

'No confirmation' Kashmiri is dead: US official

The United States has had "no confirmation" that al Qaeda commander Ilyas Kashmiri died in a drone strike last week, a US defence official speaking on condition of anonymity said Monday. A senior Pakistani security official said two days ago there were "s
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Tropical cyclone formation in Arabian Sea forecast

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday forecast tropical cyclone formation in the Arabian Sea. "The latest meteorological data indicates that a well marked low pressure area has developed in Eastern Arabian Sea near western coast of India
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Tropical cyclone formation in Arabian Sea forecast

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday forecast tropical cyclone formation in the Arabian Sea. "The latest meteorological data indicates that a well marked low pressure area has developed in Eastern Arabian Sea near western coast of India
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

21 killed in three drone attacks

At least 21 people were killed Monday in three separate suspected US drone attacks in the South Waziristan tribal district of Pakistan's troubled north-west, officials said. The latest strike targeted a vehicle in the Shawal area on the Afghan border, 45
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Karachi chemicals and dyes market rates

Chemicals and dyes market rates in rupees on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

21 killed in three drone attacks

At least 21 people were killed Monday in three separate suspected US drone attacks in the South Waziristan tribal district of Pakistan's troubled north-west, officials said. The latest strike targeted a vehicle in the Shawal area on the Afghan border, 45
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Floods 2010 caused Rs 855 billion losses: commission's report unveiled

A 200-page report compiled by a four-member commission on last year's devastating floods has been issued after the apex court direction to make it public. A three-judge SC bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, Justice Tariq Parvez and
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Rates of spices and other allied commodities

Rates of spices and other allied commodities in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Floods 2010 caused Rs 855 billion losses: commission's report unveiled

A 200-page report compiled by a four-member commission on last year's devastating floods has been issued after the apex court direction to make it public. A three-judge SC bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, Justice Tariq Parvez and
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

JUI-F's Haidri now leader of opposition in Senate

The Senate Secretariat on Monday notified Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) as new leader of the opposition in the Upper House of the Parliament. The decision invited strong criticism from rest of the opposition parties
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

JUI-F's Haidri now leader of opposition in Senate

The Senate Secretariat on Monday notified Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) as new leader of the opposition in the Upper House of the Parliament. The decision invited strong criticism from rest of the opposition parties
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

ISE-10 index down by 16.51 points

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 16.51 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,783.93 to 2767.42 p
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

ISE-10 index down by 16.51 points

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 16.51 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,783.93 to 2767.42 p
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

LSE index gains 4.18 points

Bearish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday where equities moved both ways amid volatile situation but finally stayed in negative zone under the lead of oil sector. The LSE-25 index marginally gained 4.18 points and was closed at 3
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 28TH MAY, 2011.

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

LSE index gains 4.18 points

Bearish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday where equities moved both ways amid volatile situation but finally stayed in negative zone under the lead of oil sector. The LSE-25 index marginally gained 4.18 points and was closed at 3
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 28TH MAY, 2011.

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

13 injured in grenade attack

About 13 people were injured near Ghas Mandi in the wee hours of Tuesday morning when unknown assailants attacked the convoy of Aman Committee leader Aziz Jan Baloch with grenades, a private TV channel said. However, Baloch escaped unhurt. The injured wer
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks as at the close of business on May 27, 2010.

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

US Commander calls on CJCSC

General James N Mattis, Commander United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) on Monday called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Khalid Shameem Wynne at Joint Staff Headquarters, Chaklala and discussed regional security situation a
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks as at the close of business on May 27, 2010.

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

BRIndex30 down 69.42 points

On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,855.52 points and remained in negative for most of trading session. It touched the intra-day high of 8,891.51 points and low of 8,783.06 points and closed at 8,786.10 points with a net negative change of -69.42 points,
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

BRIndex30 down 69.42 points

On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,855.52 points and remained in negative for most of trading session. It touched the intra-day high of 8,891.51 points and low of 8,783.06 points and closed at 8,786.10 points with a net negative change of -69.42 points,
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Index sheds 25.01 points

The Karachi stock market witnessed mixed trend on Monday, the first working day after the announcement of federal budget for 2011-12, and after moving to both sides, the KSE-100 index closed at 12,211.65 points, down 25.01 points. After opening in negativ
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Index sheds 25.01 points

The Karachi stock market witnessed mixed trend on Monday, the first working day after the announcement of federal budget for 2011-12, and after moving to both sides, the KSE-100 index closed at 12,211.65 points, down 25.01 points. After opening in negativ
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Index sheds 25.01 points

The Karachi stock market witnessed mixed trend on Monday, the first working day after the announcement of federal budget for 2011-12, and after moving to both sides, the KSE-100 index closed at 12,211.65 points, down 25.01 points. After opening in negativ
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

THE RUPEE: slight recovery

The rupee commenced the week on a positive note as it managed to recover weekend losses against dollar on the money market on Monday, experts said. The rupee inched up versus dollar, gaining three paisa for buying and selling at 85.92 and 85.97, they said
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

4-6 percent ST rates on local supplies replaced by single five percent rate: FBR

The Chair-man of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Salman Siddiq, said on Monday that the 4-6 percent sales tax applicable on the local supplies of five export-oriented zero-rated sectors has been combined into a single rate of 5 percent, which would be not
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

THE RUPEE: slight recovery

The rupee commenced the week on a positive note as it managed to recover weekend losses against dollar on the money market on Monday, experts said. The rupee inched up versus dollar, gaining three paisa for buying and selling at 85.92 and 85.97, they said
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

4-6 percent ST rates on local supplies replaced by single five percent rate: FBR

The Chair-man of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Salman Siddiq, said on Monday that the 4-6 percent sales tax applicable on the local supplies of five export-oriented zero-rated sectors has been combined into a single rate of 5 percent, which would be not
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Electricity: KARACHI ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY - Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Year 2005 - 1H Financial Year 2011

KESC is one of the oldest companies in Karachi and was established even before the creation of Pakistan. Incorporated on September 13, 1913, under the Indian Companies Act of 1882, the company was nationalised in 1952 but re-privatised on November 29, 200
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

4-6 percent ST rates on local supplies replaced by single five percent rate: FBR

The Chair-man of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Salman Siddiq, said on Monday that the 4-6 percent sales tax applicable on the local supplies of five export-oriented zero-rated sectors has been combined into a single rate of 5 percent, which would be not
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Electricity: KARACHI ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY - Analysis of Financial Statements Financial Year 2005 - 1H Financial Year 2011

KESC is one of the oldest companies in Karachi and was established even before the creation of Pakistan. Incorporated on September 13, 1913, under the Indian Companies Act of 1882, the company was nationalised in 1952 but re-privatised on November 29, 200
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

GST on services: provincial budgets to define FBR power, says Salman

Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Salman Siddiq said on Monday the passage of provincial budgets (2011-12) would clear the situation about the empowerment of the FBR in relation to collection of GST on services involving input tax adjustment.
Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (June 06, 2011).

Published 07 Jun, 2011 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency Rate

USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 24

277.93

USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 24

277.73

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

Dow Jones / Oct 23

42,514.95

India Sensex / Oct 24

80,036.12

Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 24

38,159.30

Hang Seng / Oct 24

20,456.99

FTSE 100 / Oct 24

8,336.73

Germany DAX 30 / Oct 24

19,526.03

Item Value

Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 24

71.62

Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 24

18,085

Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 24

242,713

Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 24

2,729.33

Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 24

72.42

Petrol/Litre / Oct 25

247.03

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock Price

786 Invest Ltd / Oct 25

786 Investments Limited(786)

5

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 25

Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)

585

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Agro Allianz / Oct 25

Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)

16

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abid Silk / Oct 25

Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)

3.49

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Ali Asghar / Oct 25

Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)

2.07

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Allied Bank / Oct 25

Allied Bank Limited(ABL)

87.10

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abbott Lab. / Oct 25

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)

499.34

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abson Ind. / Oct 25

Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)

2.50

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Alfalah ETF. / Oct 25

Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)

9.84

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock Price

786 Invest Ltd / Oct 25

786 Investments Limited(786)

5

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 25

Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)

585

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Agro Allianz / Oct 25

Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)

16

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abid Silk / Oct 25

Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)

3.49

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Ali Asghar / Oct 25

Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)

2.07

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Allied Bank / Oct 25

Allied Bank Limited(ABL)

87.10

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abbott Lab. / Oct 25

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)

499.34

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abson Ind. / Oct 25

Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)

2.50

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Alfalah ETF. / Oct 25

Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)

9.84

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock Volume

P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 25

Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)

47,200,500

▲ 0.00

Cnergyico PK / Oct 25

Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)

29,719,327

▲ 0.00

Pak Petroleum / Oct 25

Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)

21,170,581

▲ 0.00

Pak Refinery / Oct 25

Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)

16,965,134

▲ 0.00

The Searle Co. / Oct 25

The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)

15,793,227

▲ 0.00

P.T.C.L. / Oct 25

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)

15,054,641

▲ 0.00

K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 25

K-Electric Limited(KEL)

14,145,556

▲ 0.00

WorldCall Telecom / Oct 25

Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)

13,158,668

▲ 0.00

Telecard Limited / Oct 25

Telecard Limited(TELE)

12,358,668

▲ 0.00

Markets →

Most Popular

Today

Yesterday

Past 3 Days

Gold price per tola decreases Rs2,300 in Pakistan

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

Pakistan aims to privatise flag carrier PIA in November: finance minister

NA informed: Final auction for PIA on 30th

IMF projects 2.1pc increase in govt expenditure

Here is the full text of Constitution (26th Amendment) Act, 2024

OGDCL finds new gas reserves in Sindh

MoF unwilling to legalise revenue-based load shedding

PSX inks new record, KSE-100 settles near 89,000 mark

Govt inks revised deals with 8 bagasse-fired IPPs

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

President Zardari appoints Justice Yahya Afridi as next CJP

PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor, Orion Towers: CCP told there are no immediate competition concerns

IMF projects 3.2pc growth

OGDCL finds new gas reserves in Sindh

Here is the full text of Constitution (26th Amendment) Act, 2024

Power generation in Pakistan falls in September amid rising costs, shift to renewables

Aurangzeb says debt reprofile talks with China encouraging

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

Late filers to pay surcharge for ATL enrolment: FBR

Govt inks revised deals with 8 bagasse-fired IPPs

Here is the full text of Constitution (26th Amendment) Act, 2024

Summoned for probe in 2nd phase: IPPs agitating over non-payment

OGDCL finds new gas reserves in Sindh

UAE visa rejections, hosting GITEX in Pakistan: ambassador Faisal Tirmizi breaks it down

FY25Q1 FDI soars 48pc to $771m YoY

PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor, Orion Towers: CCP told there are no immediate competition concerns

Bullion Rate

Cotton

Currency

Exchange

Capital Growth

Libor

Mutual Funds

Kerb

Vegetable Oil

Grain

Fipi

Lipi

MTS Open Position

MFS Open Position

Kibor Rates

Libor Rates

PKRV Rates

NPB Rates

TFC Rates

UIN Wise Settlement

Future Open Interest

Karachi Bullion Rates

PMEX Rates

• Contact Us

• Terms & Conditions

• Privacy Policy

• Disclaimer

• Media Kit

• BR Markets

• Aaj TV

• Aaj English

• Aaj Entertainment

• Articles & Letters

• Market Rates

• Cotton & Textiles

• Taxation

• Fuel & Energy

• Industries & Sectors

• Money & Banking

• Tenders & Inquiries

• Yarn Prices

• Paper

• Grains

• Pakistan

• World

• Sports

• Technology

2024 © Business Recorder. All Rights Reserved.