News Archives for Print - 2012-01-11

Pakistan Government International Bonds

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Tuesday (January 10, 2012)

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

PML-N calls consultative meeting today

Pakistan Muslim League-N president, Mian Nawaz Sharif has called consultative meeting of his party leaders at his Raiwind residence on Wednesday (today). Sources said the meeting would discuss the situation arising out of the verdict of a five-member benc

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

PML-N calls consultative meeting today

Pakistan Muslim League-N president, Mian Nawaz Sharif has called consultative meeting of his party leaders at his Raiwind residence on Wednesday (today). Sources said the meeting would discuss the situation arising out of the verdict of a five-member benc

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Prime Minister to take colleagues into confidence

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani is to take his Cabinet colleagues into confidence on Wednesday on the order of special five-member bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Asif Khosa, sources told Business Recorder.

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Prime Minister to take colleagues into confidence

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani is to take his Cabinet colleagues into confidence on Wednesday on the order of special five-member bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Asif Khosa, sources told Business Recorder.

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Nawaz floated NRO idea: Malik

The purported agreement made with the then military dictator General Pervez Musharraf, which led Nawaz Sharif to go into exile, was made public on Tuesday by federal minister for interior Minister Rehman Malik. The agreement surfaced at a time when Suprem

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Nawaz floated NRO idea: Malik

The purported agreement made with the then military dictator General Pervez Musharraf, which led Nawaz Sharif to go into exile, was made public on Tuesday by federal minister for interior Minister Rehman Malik. The agreement surfaced at a time when Suprem

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Going abroad under a deal was also NRO: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that NRO was in the thick of discussions these days but NROs had been the order of the day in the past, which were named as plea bargains, adding that going abroad under a deal was also NRO.

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Going abroad under a deal was also NRO: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that NRO was in the thick of discussions these days but NROs had been the order of the day in the past, which were named as plea bargains, adding that going abroad under a deal was also NRO.

Published 11 Jan, 2012 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 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

UK, Switzerland: Pakistani missions directed to issue visa to Ijaz

Ministry of Foreign Affairs has directed Pakistan embassies in London and Bern to issue visa to the American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, who is the main character in the 'memgate' scandal. According to sources, the directives have been issued on the orders

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

UK, Switzerland: Pakistani missions directed to issue visa to Ijaz

Ministry of Foreign Affairs has directed Pakistan embassies in London and Bern to issue visa to the American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, who is the main character in the 'memgate' scandal. According to sources, the directives have been issued on the orders

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

National Assembly session tomorrow

A National Assembly session will be held on January 12 to discuss the situation arising out of Supreme Court's strong criticism of non-implementation of SC verdict on NRO by the government. Co-chairman PPP President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Sye

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

National Assembly session tomorrow

A National Assembly session will be held on January 12 to discuss the situation arising out of Supreme Court's strong criticism of non-implementation of SC verdict on NRO by the government. Co-chairman PPP President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Sye

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

PROFOUNDLY CENSURED

The Supreme Court on Tuesday warned Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani he could be removed from office if he doesn't take action against long standing corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari and others.

Published 11 Jan, 2012 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 (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

PROFOUNDLY CENSURED

The Supreme Court on Tuesday warned Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani he could be removed from office if he doesn't take action against long standing corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari and others.

Published 11 Jan, 2012 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 (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Pir Pagara dies

Veteran politician Pir Pagara died in a London hospital on Tuesday. He was born in 1928 at his native village - Pir Jo Goth. Supreme leader of his own faction of PML, PML-F, Pagara led a very active life in politics. He played a key role in the anti-Zulfi

Published 11 Jan, 2012 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 (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Pir Pagara dies

Veteran politician Pir Pagara died in a London hospital on Tuesday. He was born in 1928 at his native village - Pir Jo Goth. Supreme leader of his own faction of PML, PML-F, Pagara led a very active life in politics. He played a key role in the anti-Zulfi

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

US drone attack kills four militants

A US drone attack targeting a militant compound in Pakistan's tribal area near the Afghan border killed four militants late Tuesday, security officials said. Two missiles hit a compound on the outer skirts of Miranshah, in the North Waziristan region, kil

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

US drone attack kills four militants

A US drone attack targeting a militant compound in Pakistan's tribal area near the Afghan border killed four militants late Tuesday, security officials said. Two missiles hit a compound on the outer skirts of Miranshah, in the North Waziristan region, kil

Published 11 Jan, 2012 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 (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Action against currency speculation: SBP reduces two banks'' NOP, warns others

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has taken action against two banks by reducing Net Open Position (NOP) and warning other banks not to take unnecessary position against the rupee, as a result the rupee strengthened by 70 paisa against dollar in interbank

Published 11 Jan, 2012 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 (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Action against currency speculation: SBP reduces two banks' NOP, warns others

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has taken action against two banks by reducing Net Open Position (NOP) and warning other banks not to take unnecessary position against the rupee, as a result the rupee strengthened by 70 paisa against dollar in interbank

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Action against currency speculation: SBP reduces two banks' NOP, warns others

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has taken action against two banks by reducing Net Open Position (NOP) and warning other banks not to take unnecessary position against the rupee, as a result the rupee strengthened by 70 paisa against dollar in interbank

Published 11 Jan, 2012 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 11 Jan, 2012 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 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

New York cotton

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

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

New York cotton

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

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Brazil raises soya forecast after successive cuts

Brazil on Tuesday raised its forecast for the size of this year's soyabean crop after seeing a larger total planted area than in previous months, but warned that drought conditions which have raised the specter of production shortfalls have not been fully

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Ukraine's grain crop likely to fall

Ukraine's grain harvest is likely to fall to 44.7 million tonnes in 2012 from 48.5 million tonnes in 2011 due to a poor wheat crop, analyst UkrAgroConsult said on Tuesday. The Farm Ministry said last month a third of Ukraine's winter grain crops were in p

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

India's December rubber imports jump

India imported 21,734 tonnes of natural rubber in December, up 57 percent on year, state-run Rubber Board said, and traders expect the robust pace to continue as tyre makers resort to cheaper imports to make good a likely decline in domestic output.

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Poor rapeseed crop to raise Indian vegoil import: Oil World

A poor rapeseed harvest looming in India could its edible oil import requirements in coming months and add support to global vegetable oil prices at a time of concern about drought damage to South American soybean harvests, Hamburg-based oilseeds analysts

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 61,498 tonnes of cargo comprising 22,579 tonnes of import cargo and 38,919 tonnes of export cargo including 2,077 loaded & empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Tuesday. The total import cargo of 22,579 tonn

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

EU wheat futures down, eyes on US market

European wheat futures edged lower on Tuesday, following weaker US grains markets and pressured by forecasts of rain showers in drought-hit Argentina this week although the impact of these was still difficult to assess, traders said. By 1312 GMT, the benc

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Oil cake market rates

Prices were lower on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Tuesday in process of trading, dealers said. The January contract that had ended at Rs 1162.20 commenced with sharp loss of Rs 2.00 at Rs 1160.00. The new March vaida which closed at 773.70 ope

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Prices depict stable trend on cotton market amid improved trading

Improved activity was seen on the cotton market on Tuesday as both mills and exporters indulged in forward buying despite higher asking prices, dealers said. The official spot rate was again raised by Rs 50 to Rs 5,600, they said. Prices of seedcotton in

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Bangladesh tea prices steady

Tea prices in Bangladesh were steady on Tuesday at a weekly auction following sharp rises in the previous week because of demand for quality tea, while the volume sold was down due to the poor quality offered, brokers said. The average price of Bangladesh

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Kirana items edge down on Jodia Bazaar

The trading in Kirana items edged down on Jodia Bazaar here on Tuesday. The following changes were noted.

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

A few changes in thin trade on grain market

A few changes were seen on the wholesale grain market on Tuesday in process of trading, dealers said. On the rice sector Irri-6 Sindh low type gained Rs 20 to Rs 3040-3100, other items maintained overnight levels, they said. On the cereal side Khandsari w

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Bank of France says economy stalled in fourth quarter

The French economy stalled in the final quarter of 2011, a central bank survey said, but industry output jumped unexpectedly in November and analysts said this was a sign of resilience to the eurozone debt crisis. The Bank of France said a monthly survey

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Olympus sues executives over scandal, shares surge

Japan's disgraced Olympus Corp is suing its president and 18 other executives, past and present, for up to $47 million in compensation, as it struggles to recover from one of the nation's worst accounting scandals.

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

UK faces stagnation after cut-price Christmas

Britain's economy risks contraction in the first half of 2012 and better-than-expected retail sales over Christmas are unlikely to offer much respite, as shoppers were only lured by margin-eroding discounts, business leaders warned on Tuesday. A survey fr

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

India lifts restrictions on FDI in single-brand retail

India formally eliminated restrictions on foreign investment in its single-brand retail sector on Tuesday, opening the door to the likes of Swedish furniture giant IKEA to open stores in Asia's third-largest economy. Foreign retailers that want to invest

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

BoJ dollar operation draws strong demand on Europe worries

The Bank of Japan on Tuesday supplied more dollars than it has done since it reinstated its dollar-funding operation in 2010, in a sign of persistent concerns about Europe's debt crisis. The central bank supplied $12.556 billion in an operation expiring i

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

China's copper imports hit record high

China's copper imports hit a record high in December as arbitrage and financing opportunities burnished the metal's appeal, but imports may be weaker from now to June as the Lunar New Year holidays and slower manufacturing weaken demand. China is the worl

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Fed must use all tools, joblessness a 'calamity'

The Federal Reserve will do all it can to support a "notably weak" US economic recovery and bring unemployment down from its "shockingly" high level, a top Fed official said on Tuesday. Although he did not call for any specific new action by the central b

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Canadian housing starts jump

Canadian housing starts climbed more than expected in December, fuelled by low mortgage rates and an ongoing boom in condo construction, even as analysts predicted the once-hot sector would cool further in 2012. Housing starts rose to a seasonally adjuste

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Chinese group takes over Italian yacht maker

Machinery maker Shandong Heavy Industry Group has sealed a deal to take a 75 percent stake in debt-laden Italian luxury yacht maker Ferretti, the latest in a series of Chinese acquisitions of European brands. Chinese companies, acquiring top brands as a s

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Job openings little changed

The number of US jobs waiting to be filled was little changed in November, suggesting the labour market remained stable that month. There were 3.16 million available jobs at the end of November, down slightly from October's downwardly revised 3.22 million

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

US consumer credit surges by most since 2001

US consumer credit surged 10 percent in November, its biggest jump in a decade in a positive signal for the economy as consumers tapped their credit cards and the government doled out more student loans. Outstanding consumer credit increased by $20.37 bil

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Foreign bargain-hunt lifts Egyptian index, QNB falls on dividend

Egypt's index gained 2.4 percent on Tuesday as foreign investors returned, betting the market could only gain following a disastrous 2011, while Qatar National Bank (QNB) weighed on Doha's index after its dividend disappointed. All but five stocks on Egyp

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Seoul shares spring back

Seoul shares rose on Tuesday, breaking a three-session losing streak as investors relished the prospects of stimulus by Chinese policymakers following lacklustre trade data and hints of policy easing. "Shanghai shares rallied on hopes of policy easing in

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Nikkei inches up after Alcoa results

The Nikkei share average edged up on Tuesday after revenue at US aluminium giant Alcoa beat expectations, while Olympus jumped 20 percent on reports it would remain listed, but the benchmark remained stuck below key resistance ahead of events in Europe. T

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Tuesday's midday trade: stocks hit five-month high

US stocks hit a five-month high on Tuesday after strong import data from major metals consumer China and a bullish forecast by Alcoa boosted the outlook for commodities companies and pointed to a stronger global economy. "The general economy, outside of t

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

US stocks soar

US stocks ended slightly higher on Monday in a light-volume session as investors stayed cautious ahead of corporate earnings and key auctions for European debt this week. Alcoa Inc, the largest US aluminium producer, rose 3 percent to $9.43 before announc

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Taiwan stocks up

Taiwan stocks rose 1.21 percent to their highest close in over two months and the local currency rallied on Tuesday, joining regional bourses in gains, with safe bets such as AU Optronics up before the presidential vote this Saturday. The main TAIEX index

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Mediam-term Treasuries move up

Medium-term Treasuries ended barely higher on Monday, while long-dated US debt came under a bit of pressure from profit-taking and price cuts before supply. The Treasury will sell 10-year notes on Wednesday and 30-year bonds on Thursday. Prices of medium-

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Mediam-term Treasuries move up

Medium-term Treasuries ended barely higher on Monday, while long-dated US debt came under a bit of pressure from profit-taking and price cuts before supply. The Treasury will sell 10-year notes on Wednesday and 30-year bonds on Thursday. Prices of medium-

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Indian shares rally 2.2 percent

Indian shares rallied 2.2 percent on Tuesday to their highest close in a month, on expectations easing inflation pressure will pave the way for the central bank to begin unwinding tight monetary policy this month. Financials such as ICICI Bank and State B

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Southeast Asian markets: Manila hits record high

Southeast Asian stock markets pushed higher on Tuesday as a strong oil market attracted broad-based buying in commodities-related stocks and volume picked up, although continuing concern over eurozone sovereign debt kept foreign inflows in check. Philippi

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

China, Hong Kong shares up

Weaker-than-expected Chinese trade data on Tuesday accelerated share-price gains in Shanghai and Hong Kong by boosting hopes that Beijing will relax monetary policy to counter a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy. The Shanghai Composite Index

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Autos power acceleration in European shares

European shares hit a one-week closing high on Tuesday as encouraging comments from some leading US companies and hopes for more policy easing in China gave cyclical stocks a boost, with autos and miners among the top sectoral gainers. General Motors and

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

FTSE 100 rises

Commodity stocks led Britain's top share index higher on Tuesday, after Alcoa kicked off the US earnings season with an upbeat outlook and data from China lifted sentiment, while retailers rallied after some encouraging updates. London's blue chip index r

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Three-month Euribor tumbles

Eurozone banks cut their weekly borrowing from the European Central Bank by 20 billion euros on Tuesday, but the huge cash surplus providing life-support to the banking sector looks set to remain over the long term. Banks' need for short-term loans typica

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Sterling claws back

Sterling hovered near a 16-month high against the euro on Tuesday, clawing back from early losses, as speculation the eurozone debt crisis will deepen kept sentiment negative towards the single currency. The pound clung to slight gains versus a broadly st

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Euro holds ground in Asia

The euro held its ground in Asia on Tuesday but faces pressure later this week ahead of Italian and Spanish debt auctions. The single currency stood at $1.2767 after an overnight bounce off a 16-month low of $1.2666. It climbed to a session high of $1.279

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Euro rises in London

The euro edged higher on Tuesday after hitting a 16-month low to the dollar the previous day as investors took some profit on short positions, but its gains were limited by strong interest in selling into the rally and by debt auction risks this week. The

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Early afternoon trade in New York: euro keeps rising versus dollar

The euro rose a second day against the dollar on Tuesday, retreating from a recent 16-month low as risk appetite improved ahead of a European Central Bank policy meeting and crucial debt auctions from two of the region's larger economies. With euro net sh

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Euro recovers in New York

The euro rallied from a 16-month low against the dollar on Monday as market participants pared bearish bets on the single currency ahead of key European events this week although investors remained overwhelmingly negative due to sovereign debt concerns.

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Bangladesh interbank forex and interest rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Tuesday. 82.95-82.99 (previous 82.78-82.90). Call Money Rates: 20.00 percent (previous 10.00-22.00 percent).

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Aussie and New Zealand dollars make new highs

The Aussie and New Zealand dollars scaled fresh highs against the euro on Tuesday and powered up on the greenback, helped in part by benign Chinese trade data. The euro was struggling at A$1.2400, late in the day, having shed eight cents in just a month.

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Indian rupee jumps

The Indian rupee surged to its highest level in more than a month on Tuesday on the back of a sharp rally in shares, dollar sales by exporters and foreign inflows into government debt. The market also appeared to take comfort from a reiteration by the Fin

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Won, Taiwan dollar lead Asian FX gains

The South Korean won and the Taiwan dollar firmed on Tuesday, leading gains in most emerging Asian currencies as investors hoped for more inflows to the region, but the mood remained cautious as the eurozone's debt crisis showed few signs of easing. The T

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Swiss franc flat

The Swiss franc was flat against the dollar on Tuesday and upward pressure on the franc-euro remained limited despite Monday's shock resignation of Swiss National Bank Chairman Philipp Hildebrand. Traders said the franc's initial push higher against the e

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Yuan steadies

The yuan held steady on Tuesday after the central bank set a stronger mid-point, sending a strong signal that global movements in the dollar will be the dominant factor in guiding the yuan's value in the near term. The dollar traded slightly weaker overni

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Campaign for POA elections gains momentum

The elections of Pakistan Olympic Association are scheduled to be held in February and different candidates have started their campaign to muster support of different sports organisations in this regard.

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

U-14 Football Festival from February 3

Pakistan Football Federation is organising National U-14 Football Festival-2012 at Jinnah Football Stadium, Islamabad from February 3 to 15, 2012. As many as 16 football teams ie one team from each province, region and eight teams of Aid 27 coaches are ta

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Bangladesh cricket board chief dies

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief executive officer Manzur Ahmed has died of a heart attack at the age of 57, his family and the board confirmed on Tuesday. "We deeply regret to inform you that our chief executive officer died of a cardiac arrest this

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Tough Sydney openers for Wozniacki, Kvitova

World number one Caroline Wozniacki and her chief rankings rival Petra Kvitova had demanding three-set introductions to the Sydney International in their first official matches of the season on Tuesday. Wozniacki and Kvitova, tuning up for next week's Aus

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

New challenge for De Villiers

AB de Villiers takes on a new challenge when he captains South Africa in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka at Boland Park on Wednesday. De Villiers was appointed captain of South Africa's one-day and Twenty20 teams when Gary Kirsten was na

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Aamer can be selected after ban: PCB chief

Pakistan cricket chief Zaka Ashraf Tuesday said paceman Mohammad Aamer can be considered for national selection after he has served the ban handed to him in a 2010 spot-fixing case. The 19-year-old is serving a six-month jail term in England over a spot-f

Published 11 Jan, 2012 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 14	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 14	277.63
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 14	156.48
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 14	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 14	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 14	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 14	5,949.17
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,580.31
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 14	38,759.03
Nasdaq / Nov 14	19,107.65
Hang Seng / Nov 14	19,538.26
FTSE 100 / Nov 14	8,071.19
Dow Jones / Nov 14	43,750.86
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 14	19,263.70

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 14	68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 14	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 14	232,340
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 14	2,560.81
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 14	70.04
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.37 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.47 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	61.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.03 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	993.93 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.31 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.37 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.47 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	61.35 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.03 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	993.93 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.31 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 15 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,393,273 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 15 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	59,224,094 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 15 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	47,940,702 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 15 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,748,255 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 15 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	32,665,062 ▲ 0.00
TPL Properties / Nov 15 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	30,497,881 ▲ 0.00
Treet Corp / Nov 15 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	29,734,104 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 15 Telecard Limited(TELE)	29,162,423 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 15 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	27,309,247 ▲ 0.00

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