News Archives for Print - 2012-09-29

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 10,598.96. It touched an intraday high of 10,668 and an intraday low of 10,598.11 and closed at 10,647.97, which was 49.01 points or 0.46 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 62,050,700, which was 54.46 perce

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

BRIndex30 gains 49.01 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 10,598.96. It touched an intraday high of 10,668 and an intraday low of 10,598.11 and closed at 10,647.97, which was 49.01 points or 0.46 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 62,050,700, which was 54.46 perce

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Index surges by 87.23 points

A bullish trend was witnessed on the Karachi share market on Friday on the back of aggressive buying by both local and foreign investors and the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 87.23 points to close at 15,444.82 points. The market opened on strong posit

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Index surges by 87.23 points

A bullish trend was witnessed on the Karachi share market on Friday on the back of aggressive buying by both local and foreign investors and the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 87.23 points to close at 15,444.82 points. The market opened on strong posit

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Index surges by 87.23 points

A bullish trend was witnessed on the Karachi share market on Friday on the back of aggressive buying by both local and foreign investors and the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 87.23 points to close at 15,444.82 points. The market opened on strong posit

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

WSJ report rejected: Pakistan insists drone attacks illegal

Pakistan on Friday reiterated its stance on US drone strikes, terming these strikes illegal, counterproductive, in contravention of international law and a violation of the country's sovereignty. Responding to a report carried by a US-based newspaper abou

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

WSJ report rejected: Pakistan insists drone attacks illegal

Pakistan on Friday reiterated its stance on US drone strikes, terming these strikes illegal, counterproductive, in contravention of international law and a violation of the country's sovereignty. Responding to a report carried by a US-based newspaper abou

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Military talks called off due to protests: US

A planned meeting between US and Pakistani military chiefs was postponed this week due to a wave of violent anti-American protests, the top-ranking US officer, General Martin Dempsey, said Thursday. Dempsey revealed at a news conference that he had schedu

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Military talks called off due to protests: US

A planned meeting between US and Pakistani military chiefs was postponed this week due to a wave of violent anti-American protests, the top-ranking US officer, General Martin Dempsey, said Thursday. Dempsey revealed at a news conference that he had schedu

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

''Kishanganga dam to create 13 percent water shortage''

If India succeeds in building the Kishanganga dam on River Jhelum, Pakistan is likely to face 13 percent shortage of water, incurring a loss of $141 million to the national exchequer.

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

'Kishanganga dam to create 13 percent water shortage'

If India succeeds in building the Kishanganga dam on River Jhelum, Pakistan is likely to face 13 percent shortage of water, incurring a loss of $141 million to the national exchequer.

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

'Kishanganga dam to create 13 percent water shortage'

If India succeeds in building the Kishanganga dam on River Jhelum, Pakistan is likely to face 13 percent shortage of water, incurring a loss of $141 million to the national exchequer.

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Man behind anti-Islam film jailed

An Egyptian-American man behind an anti-Islam film that has stoked violent protests across the Muslim world was arrested on Thursday in California for allegedly violating his probation, and a federal judge ordered him jailed without bond. Nakoula Basseley

Published 29 Sep, 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 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Man behind anti-Islam film jailed

An Egyptian-American man behind an anti-Islam film that has stoked violent protests across the Muslim world was arrested on Thursday in California for allegedly violating his probation, and a federal judge ordered him jailed without bond. Nakoula Basseley

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Benchmark methodology changed: free-float based KSE-100 Index from October 15

Based on free-float method, the benchmark KSE-100 Index would be implemented on Karachi Stock Exchange from October 15, 2012. Karachi Stock Exchange had changed the base of the benchmark KSE-100 Index from market capitalisation to free-float and the KSE B

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Benchmark methodology changed: free-float based KSE-100 Index from October 15

Based on free-float method, the benchmark KSE-100 Index would be implemented on Karachi Stock Exchange from October 15, 2012. Karachi Stock Exchange had changed the base of the benchmark KSE-100 Index from market capitalisation to free-float and the KSE B

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Benchmark methodology changed: free-float based KSE-100 Index from October 15

Based on free-float method, the benchmark KSE-100 Index would be implemented on Karachi Stock Exchange from October 15, 2012. Karachi Stock Exchange had changed the base of the benchmark KSE-100 Index from market capitalisation to free-float and the KSE B

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

UK seeks to mend ''broken'' Libor, not scrap it

Britain''s top financial watchdog delivered a 10-point plan to fix Libor but stopped short of scrapping the benchmark interest rate in a much-awaited reform of a system plagued by scandal.

Published 29 Sep, 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 Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

UK seeks to mend 'broken' Libor, not scrap it

Britain's top financial watchdog delivered a 10-point plan to fix Libor but stopped short of scrapping the benchmark interest rate in a much-awaited reform of a system plagued by scandal.

Published 29 Sep, 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 Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

UK seeks to mend 'broken' Libor, not scrap it

Britain's top financial watchdog delivered a 10-point plan to fix Libor but stopped short of scrapping the benchmark interest rate in a much-awaited reform of a system plagued by scandal.

Published 29 Sep, 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 Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

France hits rich and business to slash deficit

Socialist President Francois Hollande unveiled higher levies on business and a 75-percent tax for the super-rich on Friday in a 2013 budget aimed at showing France has the fiscal rigour to remain at the core of the euro zone. The package aims to recoup 30

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

France hits rich and business to slash deficit

Socialist President Francois Hollande unveiled higher levies on business and a 75-percent tax for the super-rich on Friday in a 2013 budget aimed at showing France has the fiscal rigour to remain at the core of the euro zone. The package aims to recoup 30

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

France hits rich and business to slash deficit

Socialist President Francois Hollande unveiled higher levies on business and a 75-percent tax for the super-rich on Friday in a 2013 budget aimed at showing France has the fiscal rigour to remain at the core of the euro zone. The package aims to recoup 30

Published 29 Sep, 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 Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

US dollar share of global reserves dips in second quarter: IMF

The US dollar''s share of known global reserves held by central banks slipped in the year''s second quarter, International Monetary Fund data showed on Friday. The greenback''s share of the roughly $5.8 trillion of known reserves was 61.9 percent in the s

Published 29 Sep, 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 Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

US dollar share of global reserves dips in second quarter: IMF

The US dollar's share of known global reserves held by central banks slipped in the year's second quarter, International Monetary Fund data showed on Friday. The greenback's share of the roughly $5.8 trillion of known reserves was 61.9 percent in the seco

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

US dollar share of global reserves dips in second quarter: IMF

The US dollar's share of known global reserves held by central banks slipped in the year's second quarter, International Monetary Fund data showed on Friday. The greenback's share of the roughly $5.8 trillion of known reserves was 61.9 percent in the seco

Published 29 Sep, 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 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Reforms in tax administration: FBR wings asked to devise policy to remove snags

The Federal Board of Revenue has directed all its wings to immediately chalk out a uniform policy to address major issues hindering smooth implementation of reforms in the tax administration. Sources told Business Recorder here on Friday that FBR M

Published 29 Sep, 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 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Reforms in tax administration: FBR wings asked to devise policy to remove snags

The Federal Board of Revenue has directed all its wings to immediately chalk out a uniform policy to address major issues hindering smooth implementation of reforms in the tax administration. Sources told Business Recorder here on Friday that FBR M

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Friday (September 28, 2012).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Reforms in tax administration: FBR wings asked to devise policy to remove snags

The Federal Board of Revenue has directed all its wings to immediately chalk out a uniform policy to address major issues hindering smooth implementation of reforms in the tax administration. Sources told Business Recorder here on Friday that FBR M

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

New York cotton

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

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Rs 19.1 billion set aside for Balochistan mega projects: report

The Planning Commission has informed the Senate''s sub-committee on Finance that the government allocated Rs 19.127 billion for ongoing major development projects in Balochistan.

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

New York cotton

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

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Rs 19.1 billion set aside for Balochistan mega projects: report

The Planning Commission has informed the Senate's sub-committee on Finance that the government allocated Rs 19.127 billion for ongoing major development projects in Balochistan.

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Aaj TV - Saturday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Rs 19.1 billion set aside for Balochistan mega projects: report

The Planning Commission has informed the Senate's sub-committee on Finance that the government allocated Rs 19.127 billion for ongoing major development projects in Balochistan.

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

BRIDGE NOTES: Take a deep breath first

In Bridge there are no second chances. Hence it pays to pause before you hurriedly play to the opening moves made by the opponents. For one needs to plan his play in a manner whereby he can extract the maximum chances in the making of his contract.

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Mengal says his six points no different from Mujib's

Sardar Akhtar Mengal on Friday termed his six-point formula, submitted before the Supreme Court for working out a tangible solution to the Balochistan issue, no different from the one proposed by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which he had made part of his electi

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

ART FACTS: Tangible forms and emotions

The choice of the most unimpressive and ordinary things to paint by Shakeel Siddiqui make his still life paintings widely popular among the art lovers. He paints his subject meticulously in microscopic detail with strong light effects and shadows, which g

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Mengal says his six points no different from Mujib's

Sardar Akhtar Mengal on Friday termed his six-point formula, submitted before the Supreme Court for working out a tangible solution to the Balochistan issue, no different from the one proposed by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which he had made part of his electi

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

KARACHI CHRONICLE: We angry people

It should have been called a day to express our anger against an anti-Islam film made in the USA by a man with a history of hate-crimes, financial fraud and attacks on Muslims. Included was rage against a French magazine which published blasphemous cartoo

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Centre, spy agencies deny accusations

The federation and intelligence agencies in their joint response filed in the Supreme Court on Friday denied all charges levelled by Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal a day ago, including custody of missing persons, existence of 'death squads' or an ongoing milita

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Towards 'no-rule' of law

"Tomorrow a protest has been planned by some, so please try not to venture outdoors. It will not be safe."-People are often heard advising their offspring, friends and other relatives prior to public gatherings in the country. So, if a majority of urbanit

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Centre, spy agencies deny accusations

The federation and intelligence agencies in their joint response filed in the Supreme Court on Friday denied all charges levelled by Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal a day ago, including custody of missing persons, existence of 'death squads' or an ongoing milita

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

US Midwest corn and soyabeans bids ease

Spot basis bids for corn and soyabeans eased at terminals along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers on Thursday, pressured by higher shipping costs on the waterways, grain merchants said. The basis for each crop was steady to firm at interior points - cor

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Zardari urges Karzai to confront common challenges

President Asif Ali Zardari met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai here on Thursday night on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York and discussed bilateral relations, situation in the region and peace process.

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Indian gold importers step up buying as rupee firms up

Gold importers in India, the world's biggest consumer, stepped up purchases in small quantities ahead of major festivals as prices hovered near their lowest in three weeks, weighed by a stronger rupee. At 0842 GMT, the most-active gold for October deliver

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Zardari urges Karzai to confront common challenges

President Asif Ali Zardari met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai here on Thursday night on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York and discussed bilateral relations, situation in the region and peace process.

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Corn export premiums lower at US Gulf Coast

Corn export premiums at the US Gulf Coast were lower on Thursday, pressured by weak demand as US prices were not competitive with those from South America, traders said. Corn export sales last week totalled just 400 tonnes, according to US Agriculture Dep

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Prime Minister launches strategic projects at KKH

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Friday launched two landmark multi-million dollar strategic projects at the Karakorum Highway (KKH), aimed at restoring the historic road linkage with China that was severed due to the artificial Attabad lake created a

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

No change on grain market

Not a single change was seen on the wholesale grain and seeds market on Friday, Grain and Seeds Merchant Group said.

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Prime Minister launches strategic projects at KKH

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Friday launched two landmark multi-million dollar strategic projects at the Karakorum Highway (KKH), aimed at restoring the historic road linkage with China that was severed due to the artificial Attabad lake created a

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Indian corn likely to be steady on supplies below expectations

Indian corn futures are likely to remain steady next week, after falling on Friday, as arrivals below expectations in spot markets could support prices, traders and analysts said. "Corn in major spot markets across the country is being sold at around 1,35

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Prime Minister launches strategic projects at KKH

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Friday launched two landmark multi-million dollar strategic projects at the Karakorum Highway (KKH), aimed at restoring the historic road linkage with China that was severed due to the artificial Attabad lake created a

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 87,394 tonnes of cargo comprising 53,531 tonnes of import cargo and 33,863 tonnes of export cargo including 3,126 loaded & empty containers during the last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Friday. The total import cargo of 53,531 t

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Russia may limit grain exports in 2013

Key global wheat supplier Russia will not impose any grain export restrictions at all this year but some limits may be possible in 2013 if wheat exports continue on a large scale, Deputy Economy Minister Andrei Klepach said on Thursday. Klepach's comments

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Spot rate resists steep slide on cotton market

Spot rate resisted a sharp decline on the cotton market on Friday amid strong buying by mills, dealers said. Official spot rate managed to minimise its fall, dropping Rs 50 more to Rs 5,200, they said. In the ready business, over 18000 bales of cotton cha

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Canadian canola futures fall

ICE Canadian canola futures fell to their lowest in more than four months on Thursday before paring losses, under pressure from technical selling and lower soybean prices, traders said. Commodity funds seen whittling down net long position. Index funds st

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Indian coffee prices steady

Coffee prices in India were steady on selective buying by local traders, auctioneer J. Thomas said in statement on Friday. Arabic plantation PB and C grade coffee prices were unchanged at the auction on Thursday. Robusta parchment coffee received no enqui

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Equity bankers go bespoke

In banking, as in fashion, bespoke tailoring commands a premium. As investment banks see their income fall from traditional sales of shares, their dealmakers are putting increasing importance on the higher revenues from stitching together more complex mec

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Equity bankers go bespoke

In banking, as in fashion, bespoke tailoring commands a premium. As investment banks see their income fall from traditional sales of shares, their dealmakers are putting increasing importance on the higher revenues from stitching together more complex mec

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Spain bank audit paves way for state bailout

Spanish banks will need a total of 59.3 billion euros ($76.3 billion) in extra capital to ride out a serious economic downturn, an independent report said on Friday, buying time for Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy who faces intense pressure to seek a bailout

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Heineken wins Tiger battle

Heineken NV won full control of the maker of Tiger beer in a S$7.9 billion ($6.4 billion) deal on Friday, ending a two-month battle aimed at strengthening the Dutch brewer's position in fast-growing Asian beer markets. Shareholders of Singapore conglomera

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

WTO appoints expert panel in long-running China-US dispute

International trade arbiter the World Trade Organization on Friday appointed a panel of experts to investigate the latest in a series of disputes involving China and the United States. The procedural measure, taken by the organisation's Dispute Settlement

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

China delivers first of new Iranian oil tankers

A Chinese shipyard has delivered the first of 12 supertankers to Iran, giving Tehran extra capacity to transport its oil to Asia as it struggles against Western sanctions, but it is unclear if the ship has the permits necessary to call at global ports.

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Direct Line prices IPO at bottom end of range

Part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland has set a price for the planned stock market listing of its Direct Line insurance business which is at the lower end of analysts' expectations. RBS said on Friday that it would sell the shares at a price between 16

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Direct Line prices IPO at bottom end of range

Part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland has set a price for the planned stock market listing of its Direct Line insurance business which is at the lower end of analysts' expectations. RBS said on Friday that it would sell the shares at a price between 16

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Chevron pays $17.5 million fine for Brazil spill

US oil firm Chevron has paid a $17.5 million fine for a major spill off Rio de Janeiro state last year, Brazilian authorities said Thursday. In a brief statement, the country's National Petroleum Agency (ANP) said Chevron Brasil Upstream Frade Ltda. had p

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Apple's Cook apologises for Maps flaws

Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook apologized Friday to customers frustrated with glaring errors in its new Maps service, and, in an unusual move for the consumer giant, directed them to rival services instead, such as Google Inc's Maps. The rare apology

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Russian metals moguls settle RUSAL stake spat

Russian billionaires Oleg Deripaska and Michael Cherney reached an 11th-hour settlement in a dispute over a billion dollar slice of aluminium giant RUSAL, shortly before they were due to give evidence in a drawn-out London court case. The case, which had

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

RIM buys itself breathing room for BB10 launch

Research In Motion Ltd, after buying itself breathing room on Thursday by delivering stronger-than-expected quarterly results, still faces the formidable task of delivering a make-or-break line of new BlackBerry devices early next year. The more stable ca

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Sony to invest $645 million in scandal-hit Olympus

Electronics giant Sony will invest 50 billion yen ($645 million) in scandal-tainted Olympus, the firms said Friday, as they both look to turn the page on disastrous chapters. The investment will make cash-bleeding Sony the single biggest shareholder in Ol

Published 29 Sep, 2012 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 22	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 22	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 23	154.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 23	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 23	1.25
Euro to USD / Nov 23	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 22	5,969.34
India Sensex / Nov 22	79,117.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 22	38,283.85
Nasdaq / Nov 22	18,003.65
Hang Seng / Nov 22	19,229.97
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,262.08
Dow Jones / Nov 22	44,296.51
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,322.59

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 22	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 23	71.24
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 23	2,716.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 23	70.77
Petrol/Litre / Nov 25	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 25 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 25 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 25 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 25 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 25 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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