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Print - 2012-09-20
Saudi beheads Pakistani

Saudi beheads Pakistani

Saudi Arabia beheaded a Pakistani national on Wednesday in the holy city of Medina after convicting him of drug smuggling, the interior ministry said. Bashir Khamis Ahmad was found guilty of trying to smuggle large quantities of heroin into the kingdom.
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Dual nationality case: judgement today

Dual nationality case: judgement today

The Supreme Court will announce its reserved judgement on dual nationality of parliamentarians' case today (Thursday). Reserving its judgement in the case on September 18, the Supreme Court observed that the federal cabinet had approved a proposed legisla
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Dual nationality case: judgement today

Dual nationality case: judgement today

The Supreme Court will announce its reserved judgement on dual nationality of parliamentarians' case today (Thursday). Reserving its judgement in the case on September 18, the Supreme Court observed that the federal cabinet had approved a proposed legisla
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
RTOs accused of violating Section 214C of IT Ordinance

RTOs accused of violating Section 214C of IT Ordinance

In a clear violation of section 214C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) have started selecting cases for audit, manually. The commissioners in RTOs are either selecting cases for Tax Year 2010 and Tax Year 2011 or asking to
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
RTOs accused of violating Section 214C of IT Ordinance

RTOs accused of violating Section 214C of IT Ordinance

In a clear violation of section 214C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) have started selecting cases for audit, manually. The commissioners in RTOs are either selecting cases for Tax Year 2010 and Tax Year 2011 or asking to
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
RTOs accused of violating Section 214C of IT Ordinance

RTOs accused of violating Section 214C of IT Ordinance

In a clear violation of section 214C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) have started selecting cases for audit, manually. The commissioners in RTOs are either selecting cases for Tax Year 2010 and Tax Year 2011 or asking to
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan repaid $10.3 billion to lenders till 2011-12

Pakistan repaid $10.3 billion to lenders till 2011-12

Pakistan has repaid $10.3 billion between 2000 and 2011-12 to various bilateral and multilateral donors, excluding the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Data obtained by Business Recorder showed that actual payments from 2000-01 till 2011-12 perta
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan repaid $10.3 billion to lenders till 2011-12

Pakistan repaid $10.3 billion to lenders till 2011-12

Pakistan has repaid $10.3 billion between 2000 and 2011-12 to various bilateral and multilateral donors, excluding the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Data obtained by Business Recorder showed that actual payments from 2000-01 till 2011-12 perta
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan repaid $10.3 billion to lenders till 2011-12

Pakistan repaid $10.3 billion to lenders till 2011-12

Pakistan has repaid $10.3 billion between 2000 and 2011-12 to various bilateral and multilateral donors, excluding the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Data obtained by Business Recorder showed that actual payments from 2000-01 till 2011-12 perta
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
UAE denies ban on low-income Asian tourists

UAE denies ban on low-income Asian tourists

A top UAE official denied Wednesday reports that the Gulf state had toughened visa rules for tourists from labour-exporting South Asians nations banning low-income visitors. General Nasser al-Menhali, assistant under-secretary for Nationality and Residenc
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
UAE denies ban on low-income Asian tourists

UAE denies ban on low-income Asian tourists

A top UAE official denied Wednesday reports that the Gulf state had toughened visa rules for tourists from labour-exporting South Asians nations banning low-income visitors. General Nasser al-Menhali, assistant under-secretary for Nationality and Residenc
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
UAE denies ban on low-income Asian tourists

UAE denies ban on low-income Asian tourists

A top UAE official denied Wednesday reports that the Gulf state had toughened visa rules for tourists from labour-exporting South Asians nations banning low-income visitors. General Nasser al-Menhali, assistant under-secretary for Nationality and Residenc
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
India tests nuclear-capable missile

India tests nuclear-capable missile

India on Wednesday successfully tested a nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile from a base off its eastern coast, officials said. The launch came two days after Pakistan tested its nuclear-capable Hatf-VII Babur missile with a range of 700 kilometres.
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (September 19, 2012) and the forecast for Thursday (September 20, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
India tests nuclear-capable missile

India tests nuclear-capable missile

India on Wednesday successfully tested a nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile from a base off its eastern coast, officials said. The launch came two days after Pakistan tested its nuclear-capable Hatf-VII Babur missile with a range of 700 kilometres.
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Russia expels USAID for 'political meddling'

Russia expels USAID for 'political meddling'

Russia on Wednesday said it had given USAID until October 1 to halt its work as the US aid agency was meddling in domestic politics, a move that risks sparking a new diplomatic crisis with Washington. The termination of the US Agency for International Dev
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Russia expels USAID for 'political meddling'

Russia expels USAID for 'political meddling'

Russia on Wednesday said it had given USAID until October 1 to halt its work as the US aid agency was meddling in domestic politics, a move that risks sparking a new diplomatic crisis with Washington. The termination of the US Agency for International Dev
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
YouTube extends film curb to Saudi Arabia

YouTube extends film curb to Saudi Arabia

YouTube said Wednesday it extended its restrictions on a video sparking unrest in the Islamic world to Saudi Arabia, saying it is among countries where the film is considered illegal. YouTube parent Google said in a statement that the "Innocence of Muslim
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012) and for Thursday (September 20, 2012).
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
YouTube extends film curb to Saudi Arabia

YouTube extends film curb to Saudi Arabia

YouTube said Wednesday it extended its restrictions on a video sparking unrest in the Islamic world to Saudi Arabia, saying it is among countries where the film is considered illegal. YouTube parent Google said in a statement that the "Innocence of Muslim
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
YouTube extends film curb to Saudi Arabia

YouTube extends film curb to Saudi Arabia

YouTube said Wednesday it extended its restrictions on a video sparking unrest in the Islamic world to Saudi Arabia, saying it is among countries where the film is considered illegal. YouTube parent Google said in a statement that the "Innocence of Muslim
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Floods caused damages worth Rs 250 billion: agriculture experts

Floods caused damages worth Rs 250 billion: agriculture experts

The recent flooding in the country has caused an estimated loss of around Rs 250 billion to infrastructure, public and private property, agriculture and livestock in all provinces. Discussions with agricultural experts and government officials showed that
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Floods caused damages worth Rs 250 billion: agriculture experts

Floods caused damages worth Rs 250 billion: agriculture experts

The recent flooding in the country has caused an estimated loss of around Rs 250 billion to infrastructure, public and private property, agriculture and livestock in all provinces. Discussions with agricultural experts and government officials showed that
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Floods caused damages worth Rs 250 billion: agriculture experts

Floods caused damages worth Rs 250 billion: agriculture experts

The recent flooding in the country has caused an estimated loss of around Rs 250 billion to infrastructure, public and private property, agriculture and livestock in all provinces. Discussions with agricultural experts and government officials showed that
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
CNG body observes strike tomorrow

CNG body observes strike tomorrow

All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Wednesday announced to observe a one-day strike on Friday against the recent increase in CNG prices. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Chairman of All Pakistan CNG Association Ghayas Paracha said that the
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
CNG body observes strike tomorrow

CNG body observes strike tomorrow

All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Wednesday announced to observe a one-day strike on Friday against the recent increase in CNG prices. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Chairman of All Pakistan CNG Association Ghayas Paracha said that the
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
CNG body observes strike tomorrow

CNG body observes strike tomorrow

All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Wednesday announced to observe a one-day strike on Friday against the recent increase in CNG prices. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Chairman of All Pakistan CNG Association Ghayas Paracha said that the
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steadier trend

THE RUPEE: steadier trend

Firmness prevailed on the currency market on Wednesday as the rupee inched up versus the dollar in process of easy supply of dollars, dealers said. The rupee moved up by one-paisa in relation to the dollar for buying at 94.53 and it also gained three-pais
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steadier trend

THE RUPEE: steadier trend

Firmness prevailed on the currency market on Wednesday as the rupee inched up versus the dollar in process of easy supply of dollars, dealers said. The rupee moved up by one-paisa in relation to the dollar for buying at 94.53 and it also gained three-pais
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
ISE index gains 25.65 points

ISE index gains 25.65 points

Equities moved both ways on Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 25.65 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,170.98 to
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
ISE index gains 25.65 points

ISE index gains 25.65 points

Equities moved both ways on Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 25.65 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,170.98 to
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
LSE index slightly declines by 4.62 points

LSE index slightly declines by 4.62 points

Equities on Wednesday moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange and finally ended in positive zone amid descending transaction volume on account of the investors' cautious behaviour due to volatile situation that continued throughout the day.
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
LSE index slightly declines by 4.62 points

LSE index slightly declines by 4.62 points

Equities on Wednesday moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange and finally ended in positive zone amid descending transaction volume on account of the investors' cautious behaviour due to volatile situation that continued throughout the day.
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
BRIndex30 up by 12.25 points

BRIndex30 up by 12.25 points

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 10,742.45. It touched an intraday high of 10,801.37 and an intraday low of 10,737.78 and closed at 10,754.70 which was 12.25 points or 0.11 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 83,522,000, which was 63.34
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
BRIndex30 up by 12.25 points

BRIndex30 up by 12.25 points

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 10,742.45. It touched an intraday high of 10,801.37 and an intraday low of 10,737.78 and closed at 10,754.70 which was 12.25 points or 0.11 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 83,522,000, which was 63.34
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Index improves by 71.47 points

Index improves by 71.47 points

A bullish trend continued on the Karachi share market on Wednesday and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained another 71.47 points to close at 15,588.66 points. The market opened on a strong positive note on the back of both local and foreign investors suppor
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Index improves by 71.47 points

Index improves by 71.47 points

A bullish trend continued on the Karachi share market on Wednesday and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained another 71.47 points to close at 15,588.66 points. The market opened on a strong positive note on the back of both local and foreign investors suppor
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Index improves by 71.47 points

Index improves by 71.47 points

A bullish trend continued on the Karachi share market on Wednesday and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained another 71.47 points to close at 15,588.66 points. The market opened on a strong positive note on the back of both local and foreign investors suppor
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

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

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Peshawar car blast kills 10

Peshawar car blast kills 10

At least 10 people were killed and 20 others, including children and women, were injured in a powerful car bomb blast here at the Scheme Chowk on the Kohat Road on Wednesday. Eye-witnesses said that the actual target of the explosion was a van of the Paki
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Peshawar car blast kills 10

Peshawar car blast kills 10

At least 10 people were killed and 20 others, including children and women, were injured in a powerful car bomb blast here at the Scheme Chowk on the Kohat Road on Wednesday. Eye-witnesses said that the actual target of the explosion was a van of the Paki
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Two more nuclear plants to be installed at Chashma

Two more nuclear plants to be installed at Chashma

The government is contemplating installing two new Nuclear Power Plants C-3 and C-4 at Chashma Nuclear Power Project at a total cost of Rs 3.103 billion, including Rs 1.62 billion foreign exchange component and Rs 1.49 billion local component. The objecti
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Two more nuclear plants to be installed at Chashma

Two more nuclear plants to be installed at Chashma

The government is contemplating installing two new Nuclear Power Plants C-3 and C-4 at Chashma Nuclear Power Project at a total cost of Rs 3.103 billion, including Rs 1.62 billion foreign exchange component and Rs 1.49 billion local component. The objecti
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Two more nuclear plants to be installed at Chashma

Two more nuclear plants to be installed at Chashma

The government is contemplating installing two new Nuclear Power Plants C-3 and C-4 at Chashma Nuclear Power Project at a total cost of Rs 3.103 billion, including Rs 1.62 billion foreign exchange component and Rs 1.49 billion local component. The objecti
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Germany wrestles with ban on anti-Islam film screening

Germany wrestles with ban on anti-Islam film screening

German politicians and Muslim groups are agonising over whether to ban a small far-right group from screening in public an anti-Islam film that has sparked violent protests from Pakistan to Sudan. The Pro Deutschland group has vowed to show the full-lengt
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Germany wrestles with ban on anti-Islam film screening

Germany wrestles with ban on anti-Islam film screening

German politicians and Muslim groups are agonising over whether to ban a small far-right group from screening in public an anti-Islam film that has sparked violent protests from Pakistan to Sudan. The Pro Deutschland group has vowed to show the full-lengt
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Sacrilegious cartoons fuel fury

Sacrilegious cartoons fuel fury

Fresh protests erupted in the Muslim world Wednesday over an anti-Islam film as a French magazine poured fuel on the fire with the publication of sacrilegious cartoons. France braced for a backlash from the blasphemous cartoons, stepping up security at it
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Sacrilegious cartoons fuel fury

Sacrilegious cartoons fuel fury

Fresh protests erupted in the Muslim world Wednesday over an anti-Islam film as a French magazine poured fuel on the fire with the publication of sacrilegious cartoons. France braced for a backlash from the blasphemous cartoons, stepping up security at it
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Protesters break through gate of diplomatic enclave

Protesters break through gate of diplomatic enclave

Protesting against the sacrilegious film, hundreds of lawyers on Wednesday forced their way into the Diplomatic Enclave and attempted to reach the US Embassy and demanded of the government to expel the US ambassador from Pakistan and sever ties with Ameri
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Protesters break through gate of diplomatic enclave

Protesters break through gate of diplomatic enclave

Protesting against the sacrilegious film, hundreds of lawyers on Wednesday forced their way into the Diplomatic Enclave and attempted to reach the US Embassy and demanded of the government to expel the US ambassador from Pakistan and sever ties with Ameri
Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Published 20 Sep, 2012 12:00am
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