News Archives for Print - 2011-09-28

Print - 2011-09-28

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Australian and the New Zealand dollars rally

The Australian and the New Zealand dollars rallied sharply on Tuesday as the mood over Europe lightened just a little, though sentiment remains subject to wild swings as officials battle the region's debt problems. The Aussie rose to $0.9864, from $0.9716

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Won, rupiah rise

Emerging Asian currencies bounced on Tuesday, led by the South Korean won and Indonesian rupiah on buying by US investment banks and offshore funds, though the rebound was fragile, with the rising trend in the US dollar still evident. On Tuesday, the sing

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Indian rupee rises

The Indian rupee rose on Tuesday aided by a rebound in domestic equities, but lack of clarity on how European policymakers intend to resolve the region's debt crisis kept the euro choppy, limiting the gains. The partially convertible rupee ended at 49.065

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Bangladesh's interbank forex, interest rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Tuesday. 75.18-75.20 (previous 75.14-75.17). Call Money Rates: 6.00-8.00 percent (previous 6.00-8.00 percent).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Euro recovers in New York

The euro recovered most of its losses late in the New York session on Monday after a media report saying European officials are working on a detailed plan aimed at shoring up European bank stability. CNBC said the plan involves issuing bonds and using the

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Early afternoon trade in New York: euro rises for third day

The euro rose against the dollar for a third straight day on Tuesday, buoyed by hopes European policymakers are planning to boost a bailout fund, but gains could be fleeting given investors remain cautious. Talk of co-ordinated action to contain the euroz

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Euro steadies in London

The euro steadied against the dollar on Tuesday, but sentiment was fragile after comments by Spain's economy minister who tempered expectations of a radical and swift action by European policymakers to contain the worsening debt crisis. The single currenc

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Euro crawls up in Asia

The euro crawled up from eight-month lows on Tuesday as a report that Europe is considering beefing up its bailout fund prompted short-covering, and it could extend its rebound in the very near term given traders' overwhelmingly short positions in the cur

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Sterling soars versus dollar

Sterling rallied versus the dollar on Tuesday, tracking gains in the euro, as a rise in global stocks boosted risk sentiment and prompted investors to cut bets the pound would fall. Cautious optimism that policymakers were putting together measures to eas

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Bank demand for ECB cash stays high; rates up

Eurozone bank demand for European Central Bank loans remained high on Tuesday and was expected to stay strong at upcoming emergency tenders as banks build up cash buffers, fearing there will be no quick solution to the debt crisis. While risk assets ralli

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

FTSE leaps higher

Britain's top share index gained strongly on Tuesday, posting its biggest one-day percentage gain for 16 months, boosted by a rally from commodity stocks and advances by banks on increased hopes that European leaders will take decisive action to alleviate

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

European shares climb

European shares jumped on Tuesday to make their largest percentage gain since May 2010 and on track to make their biggest weekly gain since July 2010 on hopes policymakers were putting together measures to help ease the region's debt crisis. The plan lack

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Seoul shares post best gain since January 2009

South Korean stocks made strong gains on Tuesday, rebounding from a selloff in the previous three sessions that dragged the market to its lowest level in more than 15 months. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index ended 5.02 percent higher at 1,735.71 poin

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Nikkei average jumps

The Nikkei average climbed almost 3 percent on Tuesday, bouncing off a 2-1/2 year closing low marked the previous day on a rush of dividend-related buying and in tandem with rises for other risk assets on hopes that a European debt plan is in the works.

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Hong Kong shares jump in best day since 2009, China index up

Hong Kong shares snapped a four-day losing streak on Tuesday as the best single-day gains since May 2009 pulled the Hang Seng Index out of technically oversold territory, but turnover declined for a second straight session. Gains were supported by a short

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Indian shares rebound

Indian shares rose on Tuesday for the first time in five sessions, rebounding 2.95 percent as global risk appetite was bolstered by optimism European leaders will pull together a rescue plan for the debt-ridden eurozone. Much of the rise was helped by sho

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Treasuries fall

US Treasury prices fell on Monday as hopes that European leaders will commit more cash to bail out debt-laden nations revived some appetite for stocks and reduced demand for safe-haven US government debt. Benchmark 10-year yields rose to 1.90 percent, the

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Treasuries fall

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

LSE's Rolet wins backing for LCH take-over

London Stock Exchange head Xavier Rolet has won the backing of LCH.Clearnet's board for his planned 1 billion euro ($1.3 billion) take-over of Europe's largest independent clearing house, a source familiar with the situation said. The board, which is made

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

US stocks soar

US stocks rose on Monday as sentiment swung toward hope European officials would find a way to cut Greece's debt and shore up European banks. Shares rallied to session highs in the afternoon after a report said a plan to leverage money from the European F

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Tuesday's midday trade: S&P 500 index rises five percent

US stocks extended their rally on Tuesday, sparked by eurozone officials' efforts to solidify the region's rescue fund in an attempt to alleviate the debt crisis. Major indexes rose for a third straight session, with the S&P 500 up more than 5 percent ove

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

South East Asian markets: Indonesia, Thailand lead regional rebound

Southeast Asian stock markets pushed higher on Tuesday, with Indonesia and Thailand surging nearly 5 percent because of hopes that European policymakers will act to contain Greece's debt problems and resolve the eurozone debt crisis. Buying gained steam d

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Taiwan stocks rally

Taiwan stocks ended up 3.09 percent on Tuesday, with Apple Inc suppliers mixed as investors were divided by stronger demand for the hot-selling devices of the California-based company and rumours of orders cut. Compal, the world's No 2 contract PC maker,

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Middle East markets: Egypt's bourse tumble; others up

Egypt's bourse fell on Tuesday, nearing Sunday's 30-month low, as the country's uncertain political outlook weighed on sentiment, while most Gulf markets rose, taking cues from upbeat world stocks. Cairo's main index fell 1.3 percent, weighed by Orascom C

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Iran's bank chiefs ousted in $2.6 billion fraud fallout

A $2.6 billion financial fraud that has shaken the government of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad saw the heads of three of the country's banks ousted on Tuesday as lawmakers threaten to impeach the economy minister. The biggest fraud in the 32-year

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

First 787 Dreamliner takes off for Tokyo

The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner took off Tuesday for its new home in Japan, an all-new composite passenger plane the US aerospace giant touts as a game changer in the aviation industry. All Nippon Airways, the launch customer for the 787 program, took del

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Iraq's cabinet okays Akkas gas deal

Iraq's cabinet has approved a contract with South Korea's KOGAS to develop the Akkas gas field in western Anbar province, an oil ministry source said on Tuesday. The cabinet approved the deal on September 13, and the source said it will be signed on Octob

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Turkish ship begins oil exploration off Cyprus

Turkey is using its navy and air force to escort a ship conducting oil and gas exploration off Cyprus, an official said Tuesday, in the latest development in a disagreement over the ownership of the disputed island nation's natural resources. Cyprus is di

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Europe threatens to break off India free-trade talks

European governments are threatening to break off negotiations with India on a free-trade deal the EU had hoped would be worth 175 billion euros a year, an EU report revealed on Tuesday. Four years after talks began with New Delhi, frustrated European Uni

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Big Four auditors face massive shake-up

The "Big Four" global auditors could be broken up, leaving them susceptible to take-overs if radical European Union plans to boost competition go ahead, a UK auditing official said on Tuesday. EU Internal Market Commissioner Michel Barnier is due to publi

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

BAE Systems axes 3,000 jobs

British arms manufacturer BAE Systems axed 3,000 jobs on Tuesday, mainly at its military aircraft division, as reduced spending by governments hits demand for Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35 fighter jets. "Our customers are facing huge pressures on their def

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Brazil cuts gasoline tax

Brazil reduced a tax on gasoline in a government decree on Tuesday, a measure which is expected to lift profit margins at state-controlled oil company Petrobras without stoking inflation at consumer levels. The decree comes as Petrobras is importing at a

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

US consumer morale, home prices steady at low level

Americans worried about their incomes as they struggled to find work in September, holding consumer confidence at depressed levels and pointing to weak spending in the months ahead. The Conference Board said on Tuesday its index of consumer attitudes was

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Wall Street protesters defy police for ninth day

Hundreds of young activists protesting the Wall Street bailout and corporate influence in US politics defied police for a ninth day Monday and said arrests over the weekend strengthened their resolve. The rag-tag protest even got a boost late Monday with

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Bangladesh finds a major natural gas reserve

Bangladesh has discovered a major natural gas reserve, an official said Tuesday, in a find that could help the fast-developing country tackle severe energy shortages. The state-run Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company found one trillion

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

UBS consumption index in biggest fall in nine years

The UBS Swiss consumption indicator posted its biggest monthly decrease in nine years in August, touching a level only slightly higher than during the last two recessions, meaning Switzerland could be headed for another downturn. The UBS consumption indic

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Philippine Airlines labour strike strands 14,000 passengers

Hundreds of Philippine Airlines (PAL) ground workers went on strike on Tuesday, causing the cancellation of 172 domestic and international flights and stranding some 14,000 passengers. Some 300 members of the Philippine Airlines Employees Association (PAL

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Japan Democrats decide on quake tax hikes

Japan's ruling Democratic Party decided on Tuesday to raise taxes to fund reconstruction from the March earthquake and tsunami from next April as the country needs to secure funding without further straining its already weak public finances. The debt-ridd

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

South Korea outlines budget to create jobs

South Korea's government Tuesday proposed a 2012 budget that would cut the fiscal deficit while boosting jobs and social welfare programmes to ease the impact of global economic uncertainty. The proposal, to be presented to parliament Friday, calls for to

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Sluggish business seen on grain market

Sluggish business was witnessed on the wholesale grain market on Tuesday due to low buying interest, dealers said. On the grams side guwar Sindh and Punjab rose by Rs 100 to Rs 6800-6900, other items retained the overnight levels in process of trading, th

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Vietnam's coffee prices up; rain may hit October harvest

Coffee prices in Vietnam edged up on Tuesday but were still lingering at seven-month lows and traders said prices may get a boost from a delay in harvesting due to the storms forecast to hit the country from October until the end of the year. Robusta bean

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Active buying seen on cotton market

Buying interest by mills was seen on the cotton market on Tuesday as they preferred to make deals at present rates, dealers said. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate was inert at Rs 6,300, they said. Prices of seedcotton in Sindh were

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Oil cake market rates

The December vaida was down and January contract was unchanged on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Tuesday in process of trading, dealers said. The December contract that had ended at Rs 1313.40 commenced with a fall of 40 paisa at Rs 1313.00. The

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 135,773 tonnes of cargo including 92,176 tonnes of import cargo, 43,597 tonnes of export cargo and 3,380 loaded & empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Tuesday. The total import cargo of 92,176 tonnes compri

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Rains may bring relief to parched Argentine farms

Rains forecast to sweep into much of Argentina's farming belt from Wednesday should bring relief to thirsty wheat crops and allow corn seeding to pick up its pace, a weather specialist said on Monday. Concern is growing over dryness in Argentina, which is

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Analyst sees record sunoil output in Ukraine

Ukraine, the world's biggest sunflower oil exporter, is likely to produce a record 3.55 million tonnes of sunoil in the 2011/12 season, agriculture Consultancy UkrAgroConsult said on Tuesday. It said a jump in production could allow Ukraine to boost sunoi

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Canadian canola futures rise

ICE Canadian canola futures gained on Monday in choppy, high-volume trading, snapping a three-day losing streak, traders said. Total volume of about 31,400 contracts was largest since February 23. Heavy volume a combination of some export business, due to

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Chinese soyaoil, palm oil and soyabean imports to rise: Oil World

China will again sharply raise imports of soyaoil, palm oil and soyabeans in 2011/12 as insufficient domestic oilseed production continues to be outpaced by rapid demand growth. "China's import dependence in the oilseed sector is reaching alarming proport

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

US Plains HRW wheat bids steady

Hard red winter wheat basis bids were steady on Tuesday with demand strong as millers and resellers sought supplies. Drought continued to keep a grip on the Plains but farmers pressed ahead with winter wheat seeding, having to "dust in" seed in some areas

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Karachi Electric Supply Company Limited

Karachi Electric Supply Company Limited (the Company) was incorporated as a limited liability company in 1913 under the Indian Companies Act of 1882 (now Companies Ordinance, 1984). It was nationalised in 1952 and, after 53 years, was privatised in Novemb

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Karachi Electric Supply Company Limited

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Nawaz to attend APC on September 29

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif will attend All Parties Conference (APC) convened by Prime Minister Gilani on Thursday (tomorrow) to discuss national security situation in the wake of US accusations that Pakistan has links wit

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Developing renewable energy in Balochistan and Sindh: AEDB preparing draft for 10-year investment plan

Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) is preparing a new draft for 10-year investment plan for developing renewable energy in Balochistan and Sindh provinces with co-operation of Asian Development Bank. AEDB submitted a proposal for technical assist

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

PTI decides to participate in APC

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday decided to participate in the proposed All Parties Conference (APC) to be convened by Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilnai on Thursday following the current stand-off between Pakistan and United States. "Pakistan

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

US has agreed to hold dialogue: Bashir briefs Zardari, Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani discussed security issues in a meeting with the President held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday. Federal Minister for Defence Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar, Secretary General to the President M. Salman Faruqui and Foreign Secreta

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

LPG policy formulated without stakeholders' consultation

The government has formulated 'Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Policy 2011' without consultations with the real stakeholders, including producers, marketing companies, and distributors, Business Recorder has learnt. According to sources in the Minist

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Aaj TV - Wednesday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

New York cotton

Monday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

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New York cotton

Monday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

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Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

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London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

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Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

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US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

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US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

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EFU GUARANT GROWTH FUND Rates

EFU Guarant Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Bill aims to slash US aid

A resolution to cut most of the United States' funding to Pakistan has been quietly tabled in the US House of Representatives, even as the two countries' relationship continued to totter dangerously in a furore over scathing and unprecedented allegations

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

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Bill aims to slash US aid

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EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Bill aims to slash US aid

A resolution to cut most of the United States'' funding to Pakistan has been quietly tabled in the US House of Representatives, even as the two countries'' relationship continued to totter dangerously in a furore over scathing and unprecedented allegation

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Operation in North Waziristan: Army to decide on its own

Ministry of Defence categorically stated that the army leadership itself would decide whether or not it should carry out a military operation in North Waziristan, not under any dictate or influence.

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

Operation in North Waziristan: Army to decide on its own

Ministry of Defence categorically stated that the army leadership itself would decide whether or not it should carry out a military operation in North Waziristan, not under any dictate or influence.

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

No space for terrorists on Pakistani soil: Khar

Reaf-firming its commitment to eliminate terrorism, Pakistan told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that militants and terrorists will not be allowed any space on the Pakistani territory. "Pakistan has the will. We do not fear adversity," Foreign Ministe

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

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No space for terrorists on Pakistani soil: Khar

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EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

US missile strike kills three

Pakistani intelligence officials say an American missile strike has killed at least three people in a militant stronghold near the Afghan border. The two officials say a pair of missiles struck a house near the town of Wana in South Waziristan on Tuesday.

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

EFU GUARANT GROWTH FUND Rates

EFU Guarant Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

US missile strike kills three

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EFU GUARANT GROWTH FUND Rates

EFU Guarant Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

US largest aid provider in first quarter fiscal year 2012

The US remained the largest assistance provider to Pakistan during period from July 1 to September 26, 2011, by disbursing $15.3 million under Kerry Lugar Bill while $34.8 million has been released through USAID so far. Documents available with Busines

Published 28 Sep, 2011 12:00am

BRIndex30 up 248.61 points

On Tuesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,324.56 points and remained in positive throughout the trading session. It touched the intra-day high of 8,575.71 points and low of 8,425.30 points and closed at 8,573.17 points with a net positive change of 248.61 poi
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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency Rate

USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 21

280.46

USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 21

280.26

USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 21

149.32

USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 21

0.88

Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 21

1.29

Euro to USD / Mar 21

1.08

UK LIBOR % / Mar 20

4.96

Stock Volume

S&P 500 / Mar 21

5,667.56

India Sensex / Mar 21

76,905.51

Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 21

37,677.06

Nasdaq / Mar 21

17,784.05

Hang Seng / Mar 21

23,689.72

FTSE 100 / Mar 21

8,646.79

Dow Jones / Mar 21

41,985.35

Germany DAX 30 / Mar 21

22,891.68

France CAC40 / Mar 21

8,042.95

Item Value

Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 21

68.31

Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 21

17,285

Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 21

273,319

Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 21

3,028.10

Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 21

65.27

Petrol/Litre / Mar 22

255.63

Diesel/Litre / Mar 22

258.64

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Leaders

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Ist.Capital Sec / Mar 21

First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)

1.73

▲ 0.25 (16.89%)

Lalpir Power / Mar 21

Lalpir Power Limited(LPL)

29.32

▲ 2.67 (10.02%)

Bunnys Limited / Mar 21

Bunnys Limited(BNL)

23.16

▲ 2.11 (10.02%)

Bela Auto / Mar 21

Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)

166.87

▲ 15.17 (10%)

Sally Textile / Mar 21

Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)

11

▲ 1 (10%)

Agritech Limited / Mar 21

Agritech Limited(AGL)

73.59

▲ 6.69 (10%)

S.S.Oil / Mar 21

S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)

122.16

▲ 11.11 (10%)

Nishat Mills Ltd / Mar 21

Nishat Mills Limited(NML)

117.76

▲ 10.71 (10%)

Suraj Cotton / Mar 21

Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)

122.32

▲ 11.12 (10%)

Diamond Ind. / Mar 21

Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)

27.96

▲ 2.54 (9.99%)

Stock Price

Elahi Cot. / Mar 21

Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)

126.06

▼ -13.99 (-9.99%)

Khyber Textile / Mar 21

Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)

435.56

▼ -47.57 (-9.85%)

Hafiz Ltd. / Mar 21

Hafiz Limited(HAFL)

253.95

▼ -27.73 (-9.84%)

Universal Ins. / Mar 21

The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)

9.80

▼ -1 (-9.26%)

Noon Sugar / Mar 21

Noon Sugar Mills Limited(NONS)

73

▼ -6.57 (-8.26%)

Sindh Abadgar / Mar 21

Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)

51.03

▼ -4.08 (-7.4%)

Ellcot Spinning / Mar 21

Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)

110

▼ -8.64 (-7.28%)

Askari Life Assur. / Mar 21

Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)

5

▼ -0.39 (-7.24%)

Tariq Corp.Pref. / Mar 21

Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)

7

▼ -0.5 (-6.67%)

Quetta Textile / Mar 21

Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)

14.60

▼ -0.99 (-6.35%)

Stock Volume

Cnergyico PK / Mar 21

Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)

163,976,906

▼ -0.21

B.O.Punjab / Mar 21

The Bank of Punjab(BOP)

45,899,654

▼ -0.15

Pak Refinery / Mar 21

Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)

45,149,230

▼ -0.94

Fauji Foods Ltd / Mar 21

Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)

26,183,687

▲ 0.48

Sui South Gas / Mar 21

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)

25,173,748

▲ 0.42

PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Mar 21

PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)

19,984,659

▼ -1.09

Pak Elektron / Mar 21

Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)

19,229,211

▼ -0.13

Pak Int.Bulk / Mar 21

Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)

18,221,041

▼ -0.25

WorldCall Telecom / Mar 21

Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)

17,981,776

▼ -0.02

Hub Power Co. / Mar 21

The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)

14,711,439

▼ -2.32

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 21	280.46
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 21	280.26
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 21	149.32
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 21	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 21	1.29
Euro to USD / Mar 21	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 20	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 21	5,667.56
India Sensex / Mar 21	76,905.51
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 21	37,677.06
Nasdaq / Mar 21	17,784.05
Hang Seng / Mar 21	23,689.72
FTSE 100 / Mar 21	8,646.79
Dow Jones / Mar 21	41,985.35
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 21	22,891.68
France CAC40 / Mar 21	8,042.95

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 21	68.31
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 21	17,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 21	273,319
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 21	3,028.10
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 21	65.27
Petrol/Litre / Mar 22	255.63
Diesel/Litre / Mar 22	258.64

Stock	Price
Ist.Capital Sec / Mar 21 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	1.73 ▲ 0.25 (16.89%)
Lalpir Power / Mar 21 Lalpir Power Limited(LPL)	29.32 ▲ 2.67 (10.02%)
Bunnys Limited / Mar 21 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	23.16 ▲ 2.11 (10.02%)
Bela Auto / Mar 21 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	166.87 ▲ 15.17 (10%)
Sally Textile / Mar 21 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	11 ▲ 1 (10%)
Agritech Limited / Mar 21 Agritech Limited(AGL)	73.59 ▲ 6.69 (10%)
S.S.Oil / Mar 21 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	122.16 ▲ 11.11 (10%)
Nishat Mills Ltd / Mar 21 Nishat Mills Limited(NML)	117.76 ▲ 10.71 (10%)
Suraj Cotton / Mar 21 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	122.32 ▲ 11.12 (10%)
Diamond Ind. / Mar 21 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	27.96 ▲ 2.54 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Elahi Cot. / Mar 21 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	126.06 ▼ -13.99 (-9.99%)
Khyber Textile / Mar 21 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	435.56 ▼ -47.57 (-9.85%)
Hafiz Ltd. / Mar 21 Hafiz Limited(HAFL)	253.95 ▼ -27.73 (-9.84%)
Universal Ins. / Mar 21 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.80 ▼ -1 (-9.26%)
Noon Sugar / Mar 21 Noon Sugar Mills Limited(NONS)	73 ▼ -6.57 (-8.26%)
Sindh Abadgar / Mar 21 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	51.03 ▼ -4.08 (-7.4%)
Ellcot Spinning / Mar 21 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	110 ▼ -8.64 (-7.28%)
Askari Life Assur. / Mar 21 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	5 ▼ -0.39 (-7.24%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Mar 21 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7 ▼ -0.5 (-6.67%)
Quetta Textile / Mar 21 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	14.60 ▼ -0.99 (-6.35%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Mar 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	163,976,906 ▼ -0.21
B.O.Punjab / Mar 21 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	45,899,654 ▼ -0.15
Pak Refinery / Mar 21 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,149,230 ▼ -0.94
Fauji Foods Ltd / Mar 21 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	26,183,687 ▲ 0.48
Sui South Gas / Mar 21 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	25,173,748 ▲ 0.42
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Mar 21 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	19,984,659 ▼ -1.09
Pak Elektron / Mar 21 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	19,229,211 ▼ -0.13
Pak Int.Bulk / Mar 21 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	18,221,041 ▼ -0.25
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 21 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,981,776 ▼ -0.02
Hub Power Co. / Mar 21 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	14,711,439 ▼ -2.32