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Print - 2011-06-21
Self-immolation bid in Supreme Court compound foiled

Self-immolation bid in Supreme Court compound foiled

A justice seeker's bid to self-immolate in the Supreme Court compound on Monday was timely foiled by people, saving Asad Munir, a resident of District Rajanpur, in southern Punjab. Within a few minutes after trying to burn himself, he fell in front of tel
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Imran offers to mediate between militants and government

Imran offers to mediate between militants and government

The news of the US contacts with Taliban to ultimately 'broker a peace deal' with them is a clear vindication of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) position that it has consistently taken over the last seven years, said Imran Khan, Chairman, PTI.
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Government making efforts to resolve problems of AJK refugees

Government making efforts to resolve problems of AJK refugees

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday said PPP-led government was making strenuous efforts for resolving the problems being confronted by Jammu and Kashmir refugees settled in various parts of the country after partiti
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Commander royal navy of Oman meets Noman Bashir

Commander royal navy of Oman meets Noman Bashir

Rear Admiral, Abdullah Bin Khamis Bin Abdullah Al Raisi, Commander Royal Navy of Oman accompanied by his personal staff officers is on an official visit to Pakistan on the invitation of Admiral Noman Bashir, Chief of the Naval Staff Pakistan Navy.
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Operation to retrieve land launched in Punjab

Operation to retrieve land launched in Punjab

Punjab government launched an operation against land grabbers in the pond areas of all rivers, flood and rainy nullahs of the province. Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority Khalid Sher Dil said here on Sunday that in the first operati
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan hosted 1.9 million refugees: UNHCR

Pakistan hosted 1.9 million refugees: UNHCR

Pakistan has hosted about 1.9 million refugees out of total 43.7 million people rooted across the world, says a report issued by UNHCR on eve of World Refugees Day. According to UNHCR's 2010 Global Trends report, around 80 percent refugees were hosted by
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Babar moves Supreme Court against Rana's threats

Babar moves Supreme Court against Rana's threats

Former Federal Law Minister, Dr Babar Awan has moved an application before the Chief Justice of Pakistan praying for the formation of a judicial commission to look into the statement of Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah in which he declared that the appl
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
'PPP to accomplish Benazir Bhutto's mission'

'PPP to accomplish Benazir Bhutto's mission'

Federal Minister for Communications, Dr Arbab Alamgir Khan Khalil has reiterated that the PPP government would continue its struggle till the accomplishment of Benazir Bhutto's mission. He was talking to the party workers on the eve of 58 birth anniversar
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
AJK EC set for holding polls on June 26

AJK EC set for holding polls on June 26

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission (EC) has completed the arrangements for holding free, fair and transparent elections on June 26 in AJK.
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
World currencies and euro

World currencies and euro

Value of the euro in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Monday (June 20, 2011).
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Javed, Saqib to head commissions: CJP names judges

Javed, Saqib to head commissions: CJP names judges

Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Monday nominated two Judges of the Supreme Court, Justice Javed Iqbal, the senior most Judge and Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, to head two separate inquiry commissions to investigate US operation in Abbo
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Javed, Saqib to head commissions: CJP names judges

Javed, Saqib to head commissions: CJP names judges

Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Monday nominated two Judges of the Supreme Court, Justice Javed Iqbal, the senior most Judge and Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, to head two separate inquiry commissions to investigate US operation in Abbo
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Saleem Shahzad's killing: Supreme Court disposes of petition

Saleem Shahzad's killing: Supreme Court disposes of petition

The Supreme Court while disposing of the constitutional petition of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), directed the government to form a high-powered commission to probe the murder of journalist Saleem Shahzad.
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Saleem Shahzad's killing: Supreme Court disposes of petition

Saleem Shahzad's killing: Supreme Court disposes of petition

The Supreme Court while disposing of the constitutional petition of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), directed the government to form a high-powered commission to probe the murder of journalist Saleem Shahzad.
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Uncertainty over OGDC shares' launching

Uncertainty over OGDC shares' launching

The government has fixed reference price of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) shares at Rs 154 per share but there is uncertainty about the launching time of the transaction despite the fact that road shows in different countries are in proc
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Uncertainty over OGDC shares' launching

Uncertainty over OGDC shares' launching

The government has fixed reference price of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) shares at Rs 154 per share but there is uncertainty about the launching time of the transaction despite the fact that road shows in different countries are in proc
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Uncertainty over OGDC shares'' launching

Uncertainty over OGDC shares'' launching

The government has fixed reference price of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) shares at Rs 154 per share but there is uncertainty about the launching time of the transaction despite the fact that road shows in different countries are in proc
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Militants force young girl to wear suicide vest

Militants force young girl to wear suicide vest

An eight-year-old girl was kidnapped by militants who forced her to wear a suicide vest to attack security forces, police said on Monday. Police produced the girl, identified as Sohana Javaid, before a news conference broadcast on local television channel
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Militants force young girl to wear suicide vest

Militants force young girl to wear suicide vest

An eight-year-old girl was kidnapped by militants who forced her to wear a suicide vest to attack security forces, police said on Monday. Police produced the girl, identified as Sohana Javaid, before a news conference broadcast on local television channel
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Departmental stores, big retail outlets required to display NTNs, STRNs

Departmental stores, big retail outlets required to display NTNs, STRNs

The government has decided to conduct national tax survey of departmental stores, business establishments, and big retail outlets, from next month, to check whether such units have prominently displayed their National Tax Numbers (NTNs) and Sales Tax Regi
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Departmental stores, big retail outlets required to display NTNs, STRNs

Departmental stores, big retail outlets required to display NTNs, STRNs

The government has decided to conduct national tax survey of departmental stores, business establishments, and big retail outlets, from next month, to check whether such units have prominently displayed their National Tax Numbers (NTNs) and Sales Tax Regi
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Departmental stores, big retail outlets required to display NTNs, STRNs

Departmental stores, big retail outlets required to display NTNs, STRNs

The government has decided to conduct national tax survey of departmental stores, business establishments, and big retail outlets, from next month, to check whether such units have prominently displayed their National Tax Numbers (NTNs) and Sales Tax Regi
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
FBR to collect Rs 158 billion in last 10 days of June

FBR to collect Rs 158 billion in last 10 days of June

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has to collect Rs 157.796 billion in the remaining 10 days of June 2011 to meet the revised annual revenue collection target of Rs 1,588 billion for 2010-11. Sources told Business Recorder here on Monday that the
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
FBR to collect Rs 158 billion in last 10 days of June

FBR to collect Rs 158 billion in last 10 days of June

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has to collect Rs 157.796 billion in the remaining 10 days of June 2011 to meet the revised annual revenue collection target of Rs 1,588 billion for 2010-11. Sources told Business Recorder here on Monday that the
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
FBR to collect Rs 158 billion in last 10 days of June

FBR to collect Rs 158 billion in last 10 days of June

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has to collect Rs 157.796 billion in the remaining 10 days of June 2011 to meet the revised annual revenue collection target of Rs 1,588 billion for 2010-11. Sources told Business Recorder here on Monday that the
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
195.34 points fall in KSE index

195.34 points fall in KSE index

A bearish trend was witnessed at the Karachi share market on Monday and the KSE-100 index declined by 195.34 points to close at 12,165.98 points due to selling, mainly by local investors. Foreign investors, however, turned net buyers and a fresh inflow of
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
195.34 points fall in KSE index

195.34 points fall in KSE index

A bearish trend was witnessed at the Karachi share market on Monday and the KSE-100 index declined by 195.34 points to close at 12,165.98 points due to selling, mainly by local investors. Foreign investors, however, turned net buyers and a fresh inflow of
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
195.34 points fall in KSE index

195.34 points fall in KSE index

A bearish trend was witnessed at the Karachi share market on Monday and the KSE-100 index declined by 195.34 points to close at 12,165.98 points due to selling, mainly by local investors. Foreign investors, however, turned net buyers and a fresh inflow of
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 sheds 237.63 points

BRIndex30 sheds 237.63 points

On Mon-day, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,730.08 points and displayed a clear downward trend after first few minutes. It touched the intra-day high of 8,743.02 points and low of 8,484.85 points and closed at 8,492.45 points with a net negative change of -237.
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 sheds 237.63 points

BRIndex30 sheds 237.63 points

On Mon-day, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,730.08 points and displayed a clear downward trend after first few minutes. It touched the intra-day high of 8,743.02 points and low of 8,484.85 points and closed at 8,492.45 points with a net negative change of -237.
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
LSE index down 66.71 points

LSE index down 66.71 points

Bearish sentiment dominated the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday where equities registered declines across the board amid selling pressure in blue chips mainly in oil and fertilizer sectors. The LSE-25 index declined to 3082.96 points against 3149.67 point
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
LSE index down 66.71 points

LSE index down 66.71 points

Bearish sentiment dominated the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday where equities registered declines across the board amid selling pressure in blue chips mainly in oil and fertilizer sectors. The LSE-25 index declined to 3082.96 points against 3149.67 point
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Bearish trend dominates ISE

Bearish trend dominates ISE

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourites amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index fell by 56.33 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,787.64 to 2731.31 poin
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Bearish trend dominates ISE

Bearish trend dominates ISE

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourites amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index fell by 56.33 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,787.64 to 2731.31 poin
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US-Taliban talks won't confuse troops: Australia

US-Taliban talks won't confuse troops: Australia

Preliminary talks between the Taliban and the United States aimed at ending Afghanistan's worsening insurgency would not dent morale or confuse international troops fighting against militants, Australia's government said on Monday.
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US-Taliban talks won't confuse troops: Australia

US-Taliban talks won't confuse troops: Australia

Preliminary talks between the Taliban and the United States aimed at ending Afghanistan's worsening insurgency would not dent morale or confuse international troops fighting against militants, Australia's government said on Monday.
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
PPP Punjab pays tributes to Benazir Bhutto

PPP Punjab pays tributes to Benazir Bhutto

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab lit candles to pay tributes to Benazir Bhutto on her 58 birth anniversary, here on Monday. The PPP Punjab leadership gathered at the Chairing Cross, across the provincial assembly to pay tributes to their leader. A larg
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
1,200 tribesmen stage rally against US drone strikes

1,200 tribesmen stage rally against US drone strikes

Some 1,200 tribesmen on Monday staged a demonstration in North Waziristan tribal region against the US drone strikes and threatened to block the Nato supply line if the government failed to stop the attacks. All markets in major cities in the tribal area,
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (June 20, 2011).

Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Electricity shortfall reaches 4,951 megawatts

Electricity shortfall reaches 4,951 megawatts

The power generation statistics released by the Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) on a daily basis are not in consonance with the loadshedding duration endures by the consumers in urban and rural areas. Presently, rural areas are facing about 18 hou
Published 21 Jun, 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 (June 20, 2011).

Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Senator Ghulam Ali appointed CSABF advisor

Senator Ghulam Ali appointed CSABF advisor

Senator Haji Ghulam Ali, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has been appointed as advisor of China-South Asia Business Forum (CSABF) as a tribute to his great services for promotion of trade and business in the regi
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Punjab government to initiate 500 megawatts power projects in 2011-12

Punjab government to initiate 500 megawatts power projects in 2011-12

With a view to overcome electricity shortage, Punjab government, led by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, plans to initiate power projects having capacity of 500 megawatts in collaboration with private sector during fiscal year 2011-12. Sources told Busine
Published 21 Jun, 2011 12:00am