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Print - 2011-10-22
Lady health workers, supervisors hold protest

Lady health workers, supervisors hold protest

Lady Health Workers (LHWs) and Supervisors on Friday took to streets again to press the government to release their salaries stuck up for the last of four months apart from upgrading their scales. A large number of LHWs and supervisors who reached from ou
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Irish experts to conduct emergency care courses

Irish experts to conduct emergency care courses

With a view to updating the knowledge of Pakistani health professionals in 'emergency medicine and immediate care', an eight-member Irish delegation from Centre for Emergency Medical Science, University College Dublin (UCD) reached here Friday to conduct
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
LHC adjourns proceedings to October 28

LHC adjourns proceedings to October 28

Lahore High Court here Friday adjourned to October 28 the proceedings in a petition filed against the appointment of Inspector General (IG) Prisons, Punjab Kokab Nadeem. The petitioner, DIG Mian Farooq Nazir, alleged that the respondent IG is junior to hi
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'Media role vital in development of agriculture'

'Media role vital in development of agriculture'

Provincial Minister for Agriculture, Malik Ahmad Ali Aulakh said that media is of paramount importance in the development of agriculture. Print and electronic media can play an important role for conveying modern agricultural research to the farmers.
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
ADB pledges $100 million for flood-hit Thatta, Badin

ADB pledges $100 million for flood-hit Thatta, Badin

The Country Director, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Warner Liepach on Friday announced assistance of $100 million for the development of infrastructure and rehabilitation of flood affected of Thatta and Badin. The ADB delegation led by the Country Directo
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Charges of misconduct: LHC replaces local commission

Charges of misconduct: LHC replaces local commission

The Lahore High Court on Friday replaced a local commission on charges of misconduct objected by a respondent MPA of PML-N. The counsel for PML-N MPA Haji Imran Zafar alleged that local commission Faisal Mufti not only misbehaved with his client MPA by sa
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'Stress-free environment increases productivity at workplace'

'Stress-free environment increases productivity at workplace'

Harmonious and stress-free environment is likely to double productivity besides having long-term positive impact on overall relationship between the employee and the employer. This was the crux of the presentations given at a seminar on "How to Manage Str
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'Rally on October 28 being held to save Pakistan'

'Rally on October 28 being held to save Pakistan'

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan Muslim League-N is holding rally on 28th to save the country from swindlers, looters and enemies. Pakistan was not created for the corrupt government to loot the resources ruthlessly, promote co
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Moonis's acquittal: Altaf felicitates Shujaat, Elahi

Moonis's acquittal: Altaf felicitates Shujaat, Elahi

Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain on Friday telephoned President, Pakistan Muslim League-Q, Chaudhry Shujaat and Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi to congratulate them over acquittal of Moonis Elahi by a local court in NICL corruption case.
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Students' role in dengue eradication drive lauded

Students' role in dengue eradication drive lauded

Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif here Friday said that male and female students have played an active role in the campaign regarding eradication of dengue virus and appreciated the efforts made by them for creating awareness among the masses
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'Save Pakistan Rally' on October 27

'Save Pakistan Rally' on October 27

Famous singer and chairman of Sahara for Life Trust Abrar-ul-Haq has announced 'Save Pakistan Rally' from Nasir Bagh to Data Darbar on October 27 and appealed to the people here to participate in the rally irrespective of their party affiliation.
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton springs back

New York cotton springs back

Cotton futures finished higher Friday on investor buying as the market stabilised after falling to a 14-month low the previous session, analysts said. The key December cotton contract on ICE Futures US rose 0.24 cent to close at 97.10 cents per lb, dealin
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US copper crumbles seven percent

US copper crumbles seven percent

Copper prices tumbled nearly 7 percent on Thursday, the biggest one-day collapse in four weeks, on fears of a double-dip recession and growing doubts that Europe will get a handle on its debt crisis. In New York, the key December COMEX contract dropped 20
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Shanghai copper up

Shanghai copper up

The most-active January copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed 1.4 percent higher at 51,670 yuan ($8,091.77) per tonne on Friday, after dropping 5.5 percent previously. "Some investors, who entered the copper market recently to exploit th
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Copper rallies

Copper rallies

Copper rallied on Friday as hopes for a solution to the eurozone debt crisis and signs of stronger Chinese demand emerged, though some caution prevailed as France and Germany remained at odds over how to bail out Europe's troubled economies. Benchmark cop
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Oil mixed ahead of EU summit

Oil mixed ahead of EU summit

Oil futures were mixed in thin volume trade on Friday, with Brent pulling back late as investors exercised caution ahead of meetings starting Sunday where European leaders will try to hammer out a plan to address the region's debt crisis. US crude futures
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (October 21, 2011) and the forecast for Saturday (October 22, 2011).

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Tokyo rubber up; Shanghai down

Tokyo rubber up; Shanghai down

Tokyo rubber futures ended slightly higher on Friday on the back of steadier oil prices but the market was still held back by uncertainty about the European debt crisis, dealers said. The benchmark rubber contract on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange for March
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (October 21, 2011).

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on October 18, 2011.

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on October 18, 2011.

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Palm oil perks up

Palm oil perks up

Malaysian palm oil futures inched up on Friday as investors waited for a weekend meeting of eurozone leaders for signs of resolving the region's debt crisis that could plunge the world into recession if left unchecked.
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on October 18, 2011.

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Arabica coffee soars

Arabica coffee soars

Arabica coffee futures soared on Friday, posting the biggest jump in 16 months on concerns about heavy rains in Central America, dwindling certified stocks and a lack of producer selling. Sugar and cocoa finished mixed. "One small fundamental factor that
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (October 21, 2011) and for Saturday (October 22, 2011).
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Arabica coffee soars

Arabica coffee soars

Arabica coffee futures soared on Friday, posting the biggest jump in 16 months on concerns about heavy rains in Central America, dwindling certified stocks and a lack of producer selling. Sugar and cocoa finished mixed. "One small fundamental factor that
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (October 21, 2011).

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US gold drops one percent

US gold drops one percent

Gold dropped around 1 percent on Thursday, losing its usual safe-haven appeal as anxiety over the lack of progress to boost the eurozone bailout fund magnified worries about weak demand and global growth. The metal has fallen 4 percent during its current
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Gold rises in Asia

Gold rises in Asia

Gold prices gained half a percent on Friday, following a rebound in other commodities, but uncertainty about the eurozone's resolution of its debt crisis is likely to cap gains. Spot gold gained half a percent to stand at $1,626.29 an ounce by 0628 GMT, b
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (October 21, 2011).

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Gold bounces in Europe

Gold bounces in Europe

Gold built on its earlier gains on Friday after Germany dispelled some of the doubt brewing among investors about the ability of European leaders to definitively tackle the debt crisis, which cut the dollar's advantage over the euro. Disagreement between
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (October 21, 2011).

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: grains soar

US MIDDAY: grains soar

US grains rallied early on Friday, with wheat climbing 2 percent and corn at its highest in nearly four weeks on prospects for a resolution to Europe's debt crisis, firm cash grain markets and slow producer selling. Soyabeans held firm on a late-week mark
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (October 21, 2011).

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper climbs

US MIDDAY: copper climbs

Copper ended a volatile week on firmer footing Friday, rallying 6 percent in its largest one-day advance since early 2010, as opportunistic buyers stepped up purchases on the eve of a European Union debt-crisis summit. A day removed from its worst one-day
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises

US MIDDAY: gold rises

Gold rose 1 percent early on Friday, breaking a four-day losing streak, as bullion moved in sync once again with riskier assets on optimism European leaders will be able to contain the region's debt crisis. Gold is poised to record its biggest one-day gai
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Delhi to relax anti-terror laws in IoK

Delhi to relax anti-terror laws in IoK

Widely hated security laws that give Indian forces sweeping powers to search, arrest or shoot in occupied Kashmir are to be withdrawn in parts as rebel violence declines sharply in the region, chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday.
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher

THE RUPEE: dollar higher

The rupee extended its fall versus dollar on the currency market on Friday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee was nearly unchanged in relation to dollar as it did not show any change for buying at 86.70 while it slipped by one paisa for sellin
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Delhi to relax anti-terror laws in IoK

Delhi to relax anti-terror laws in IoK

Widely hated security laws that give Indian forces sweeping powers to search, arrest or shoot in occupied Kashmir are to be withdrawn in parts as rebel violence declines sharply in the region, chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday.
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher

THE RUPEE: dollar higher

The rupee extended its fall versus dollar on the currency market on Friday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee was nearly unchanged in relation to dollar as it did not show any change for buying at 86.70 while it slipped by one paisa for sellin
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
President arrives in Amman

President arrives in Amman

President Asif Ali Zardari was accorded a red-carpet welcome when he arrived in the Jordanian capital on Friday to attend the World Economic Forum special meeting on Economic Growth and Job Creation in the Arab World being held here at the Dead Sea resort
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
President arrives in Amman

President arrives in Amman

President Asif Ali Zardari was accorded a red-carpet welcome when he arrived in the Jordanian capital on Friday to attend the World Economic Forum special meeting on Economic Growth and Job Creation in the Arab World being held here at the Dead Sea resort
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
President arrives in Amman

President arrives in Amman

President Asif Ali Zardari was accorded a red-carpet welcome when he arrived in the Jordanian capital on Friday to attend the World Economic Forum special meeting on Economic Growth and Job Creation in the Arab World being held here at the Dead Sea resort
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Mushtaq Shah posted Sindh IGP

Mushtaq Shah posted Sindh IGP

The federal government has appointed Mushtaq Shah, a Grade 21 officer of Police Services of Pakistan, as Inspector-General od Police (IGP), Sindh. The Establishment Division on Friday issued a notification regarding his appointment.
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Mushtaq Shah posted Sindh IGP

Mushtaq Shah posted Sindh IGP

The federal government has appointed Mushtaq Shah, a Grade 21 officer of Police Services of Pakistan, as Inspector-General od Police (IGP), Sindh. The Establishment Division on Friday issued a notification regarding his appointment.
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (October 21, 2011).

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Equity market witnesses $66.983 million outflow

Equity market witnesses $66.983 million outflow

A massive outflow of $66.983 million of foreign investors'' portfolio investment was seen from Pakistan equity market during the week ended on October 21, 2011. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan (NCCPL) data, the cumulative outflow of thi
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Equity market witnesses $66.983 million outflow

Equity market witnesses $66.983 million outflow

A massive outflow of $66.983 million of foreign investors' portfolio investment was seen from Pakistan equity market during the week ended on October 21, 2011. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan (NCCPL) data, the cumulative outflow of this
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Equity market witnesses $66.983 million outflow

Equity market witnesses $66.983 million outflow

A massive outflow of $66.983 million of foreign investors' portfolio investment was seen from Pakistan equity market during the week ended on October 21, 2011. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan (NCCPL) data, the cumulative outflow of this
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Reko Diq has 730 million tons of resources, says Dr Samar

Reko Diq has 730 million tons of resources, says Dr Samar

Dr Samar Mubarakmand on Friday said Reko-Diq, in Balochistan, has 730 million tons resources, of which 0.6 percent copper and 0.4g/t gold. Giving a briefing to National Assembly standing committee on inter provincial co-ordination, he further said that th
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Reko Diq has 730 million tons of resources, says Dr Samar

Reko Diq has 730 million tons of resources, says Dr Samar

Dr Samar Mubarakmand on Friday said Reko-Diq, in Balochistan, has 730 million tons resources, of which 0.6 percent copper and 0.4g/t gold. Giving a briefing to National Assembly standing committee on inter provincial co-ordination, he further said that th
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Reko Diq has 730 million tons of resources, says Dr Samar

Reko Diq has 730 million tons of resources, says Dr Samar

Dr Samar Mubarakmand on Friday said Reko-Diq, in Balochistan, has 730 million tons resources, of which 0.6 percent copper and 0.4g/t gold. Giving a briefing to National Assembly standing committee on inter provincial co-ordination, he further said that th
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Shell earns over Rs 1,122 million profit

Shell earns over Rs 1,122 million profit

Shell Pakistan has posted Rs 1,122.419 million as profit after tax in the nine-month period ended on September 30, 2011 as compared to after tax loss of Rs 11,513 million posted in the corresponding period in 2010. The board of directors of the company in
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Shell earns over Rs 1,122 million profit

Shell earns over Rs 1,122 million profit

Shell Pakistan has posted Rs 1,122.419 million as profit after tax in the nine-month period ended on September 30, 2011 as compared to after tax loss of Rs 11,513 million posted in the corresponding period in 2010. The board of directors of the company in
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Shell earns over Rs 1,122 million profit

Shell earns over Rs 1,122 million profit

Shell Pakistan has posted Rs 1,122.419 million as profit after tax in the nine-month period ended on September 30, 2011 as compared to after tax loss of Rs 11,513 million posted in the corresponding period in 2010. The board of directors of the company in
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Shell earns over Rs 1,122 million profit

Shell earns over Rs 1,122 million profit

Shell Pakistan has posted Rs 1,122.419 million as profit after tax in the nine-month period ended on September 30, 2011 as compared to after tax loss of Rs 11,513 million posted in the corresponding period in 2010. The board of directors of the company in
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
IT return filers need not give expenses detail: SRO issued

IT return filers need not give expenses detail: SRO issued

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday issued a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) restraining the tax department from seeking break-up of other personal and household expenses from the income tax return filers. In this connection, the FBR issued SRO
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
IT return filers need not give expenses detail: SRO issued

IT return filers need not give expenses detail: SRO issued

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday issued a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) restraining the tax department from seeking break-up of other personal and household expenses from the income tax return filers. In this connection, the FBR issued SRO
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
IT return filers need not give expenses detail: SRO issued

IT return filers need not give expenses detail: SRO issued

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday issued a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) restraining the tax department from seeking break-up of other personal and household expenses from the income tax return filers. In this connection, the FBR issued SRO
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
IT return filers need not give expenses detail: SRO issued

IT return filers need not give expenses detail: SRO issued

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday issued a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) restraining the tax department from seeking break-up of other personal and household expenses from the income tax return filers. In this connection, the FBR issued SRO
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Salaried persons: FBR unveils new procedure for e-enrolment

Salaried persons: FBR unveils new procedure for e-enrolment

The Federal Board of Revenue on Friday launched a new procedure for e-enrollment (swift enrollment) for salaried persons to ensure timely filing of their income tax returns. Sources told Business Recorder on Friday that in continuation of various f
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Salaried persons: FBR unveils new procedure for e-enrolment

Salaried persons: FBR unveils new procedure for e-enrolment

The Federal Board of Revenue on Friday launched a new procedure for e-enrollment (swift enrollment) for salaried persons to ensure timely filing of their income tax returns. Sources told Business Recorder on Friday that in continuation of various f
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Salaried persons: FBR unveils new procedure for e-enrolment

Salaried persons: FBR unveils new procedure for e-enrolment

The Federal Board of Revenue on Friday launched a new procedure for e-enrollment (swift enrollment) for salaried persons to ensure timely filing of their income tax returns. Sources told Business Recorder on Friday that in continuation of various f
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Suspects formally charged in alleged Iran plot in US

Suspects formally charged in alleged Iran plot in US

US justice officials Thursday filed a formal indictment against the two suspects in the alleged Iranian plot to kill the Saudi ambassador to the United States. The step moves the case another step in the legal process against Manssor Arbabsiar, 56, a natu
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Suspects formally charged in alleged Iran plot in US

Suspects formally charged in alleged Iran plot in US

US justice officials Thursday filed a formal indictment against the two suspects in the alleged Iranian plot to kill the Saudi ambassador to the United States. The step moves the case another step in the legal process against Manssor Arbabsiar, 56, a natu
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Sales of tractors pick up 50 percent in October

Sales of tractors pick up 50 percent in October

The sales of locally manufactured tractors have picked up by 50 percent in the month of October as months of October and November are the peak season for tractor sales. Farmers purchase new tractors after harvesting the Kharif crops, rice, cotton and suga
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Sales of tractors pick up 50 percent in October

Sales of tractors pick up 50 percent in October

The sales of locally manufactured tractors have picked up by 50 percent in the month of October as months of October and November are the peak season for tractor sales. Farmers purchase new tractors after harvesting the Kharif crops, rice, cotton and suga
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Sales of tractors pick up 50 percent in October

Sales of tractors pick up 50 percent in October

The sales of locally manufactured tractors have picked up by 50 percent in the month of October as months of October and November are the peak season for tractor sales. Farmers purchase new tractors after harvesting the Kharif crops, rice, cotton and suga
Published 22 Oct, 2011 12:00am
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