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Print - 2012-10-24
KAPCO's after tax profit climbs to Rs 1.754 billion

KAPCO's after tax profit climbs to Rs 1.754 billion

The after tax profit of Kot Addu Power Company (Kapco) has increased to Rs 1.754 billion in the quarter ended September 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 1.197 billion earned in the corresponding quarter in 2011. The board of directors of the company in its meet
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
KAPCO's after tax profit climbs to Rs 1.754 billion

KAPCO's after tax profit climbs to Rs 1.754 billion

The after tax profit of Kot Addu Power Company (Kapco) has increased to Rs 1.754 billion in the quarter ended September 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 1.197 billion earned in the corresponding quarter in 2011. The board of directors of the company in its meet
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
PRL's profit after tax increases to Rs 767.128 million

PRL's profit after tax increases to Rs 767.128 million

The profit after tax of Pakistan Refinery has increased to Rs 767.128 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 24.408 million earned in the corresponding quarter in 2011. The board of directors of the company in its meeting held o
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
PRL's profit after tax increases to Rs 767.128 million

PRL's profit after tax increases to Rs 767.128 million

The profit after tax of Pakistan Refinery has increased to Rs 767.128 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 24.408 million earned in the corresponding quarter in 2011. The board of directors of the company in its meeting held o
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Biotechnology key to addressing farm sector challenges: experts

Biotechnology key to addressing farm sector challenges: experts

Agriculture experts have said that adoption of modern agricultural technology will help improve farm productivity in Pakistan, adding that the country urgently needs innovations such as biotechnology to address new challenges in the sector. Crop improveme
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Profit after tax of Samba Bank increases

Profit after tax of Samba Bank increases

The profit after tax of Samba Bank Limited has increased to Rs 244.230 million in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 74.816 million earned in the corresponding period in 2011. The board of directors of the bank in its meeting
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Profit after tax of Samba Bank increases

Profit after tax of Samba Bank increases

The profit after tax of Samba Bank Limited has increased to Rs 244.230 million in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 74.816 million earned in the corresponding period in 2011. The board of directors of the bank in its meeting
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Bank Al Habib after tax profit surges to Rs 3.876 billion

Bank Al Habib after tax profit surges to Rs 3.876 billion

The profit after tax of Bank Al Habib has increased to Rs 3.876 billion in the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 2.963 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2011. The board of directors of the bank in its meeting held he
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Bank Al Habib after tax profit surges to Rs 3.876 billion

Bank Al Habib after tax profit surges to Rs 3.876 billion

The profit after tax of Bank Al Habib has increased to Rs 3.876 billion in the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 2.963 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2011. The board of directors of the bank in its meeting held he
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
LSE holidays

LSE holidays

Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) shall remain closed from Friday, October 26, 2012 to Monday, October 29, 2012 on account of Eid-ul-Azha. According to a circular issued here today, the Exchange will re-open on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
OGDC's profit after-tax reaches Rs 25.655 billion

OGDC's profit after-tax reaches Rs 25.655 billion

The after tax profit of Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) has increased to Rs 25.655 billion in the quarter ended September 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 21.915 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2011. The company's earning per share has incr
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
OGDC's profit after-tax reaches Rs 25.655 billion

OGDC's profit after-tax reaches Rs 25.655 billion

The after tax profit of Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) has increased to Rs 25.655 billion in the quarter ended September 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 21.915 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2011. The company's earning per share has incr
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Free electricity for leading social welfare institutions

Free electricity for leading social welfare institutions

In a world of increasing competition, return to shareholders is no more a barometer of corporate performance. In order to thrive and succeed today, companies are accountable to a broad range of stakeholders - employees, customers, governments, suppliers a
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Transfer and posting of Customs officials

Transfer and posting of Customs officials

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted 10 officials of Pakistan Customs Service (BS-18/20) with immediate effect. According to a notification issued here on Tuesday, Abdul Rashid Sheikh, Director (OPS), Directorate of Internal Audit
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Global literacy rate: Pakistan ranks 113th among 120 nations

Global literacy rate: Pakistan ranks 113th among 120 nations

Pakistan ranks 113th among 120 countries regarding literacy rate, which is projected to reach 60 percent till 2015 from the existing 55 percent. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) in collaboration with Unicef and Int
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
National Foods posts Rs 199.82 billion post-tax profit

National Foods posts Rs 199.82 billion post-tax profit

The after tax profit of National Foods Limited has increased to Rs 199.822 million in the three month period ended September 30 this year against Rs 89.022 million earned in the corresponding period in 2011. In its meeting held on October 22, the company'
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
National Foods posts Rs 199.82 billion post-tax profit

National Foods posts Rs 199.82 billion post-tax profit

The after tax profit of National Foods Limited has increased to Rs 199.822 million in the three month period ended September 30 this year against Rs 89.022 million earned in the corresponding period in 2011. In its meeting held on October 22, the company'
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
DG NAB to call meeting to avert malpractices in JPMC

DG NAB to call meeting to avert malpractices in JPMC

Director General, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Sindh is going to convene a meeting with the provincial secretaries of health, finance, home and work and services departments to avert malpractices in the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC).
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Iran, Pakistan barter trade deal yet to be finalised

Iran, Pakistan barter trade deal yet to be finalised

The barter trade deal between Iran and Pakistan is yet to be finalised as Tehran has not yet to send agriculture experts to check wheat quality despite repeated requests. "The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (NFS&R) has invited Iranian exp
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Retrospective effect: anti-dumping duties on tiles from China abolished

Retrospective effect: anti-dumping duties on tiles from China abolished

National Tax Commission (NTC) has retrospectively abolished definitive antidumping duties on tiles imported from China from October 29, 2009 to November 29, 2011 and asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) not to collect such duty on tiles imported durin
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
THAAP, HEC join hands to organise moot

THAAP, HEC join hands to organise moot

University of Gujrat and Trust for History Art and Architecture, Pakistan (THAAP) with the support of Higher Education Commission (HEC) joined hands to organise the Third Thaap Conference to take place on 9, 10, 12 and 13 November on the theme: Life in Sm
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
De-watering in flood-hit areas: advisor apprised of obstacles

De-watering in flood-hit areas: advisor apprised of obstacles

Haleem Adil Shaikh, Adviser to Chief Minister for Relief has taken serious notice of 'obstacles in the way of de-watering in flood areas by the local influentials'. He said that he would raise this issue with Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah within next
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan attaches highest importance to UN: Zardari

Pakistan attaches highest importance to UN: Zardari

Pakistan attaches the highest importance to the United Nations and has been an active member of the world body since September 30, 1947, President Asif Ali Zardari said on Tuesday. "We have participated constructively in all areas of UN's endeavour and di
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Issue of offensive telecast: Supreme Court urged to suspend IHC order

Issue of offensive telecast: Supreme Court urged to suspend IHC order

A petition on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to suspend an order of the Islamabad High Court that directed Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to disrupt any live telecast of any offensive press conference or programme against the Chie
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
LCWU, SMEDA entrepreneurship week concluded

LCWU, SMEDA entrepreneurship week concluded

Entrepreneurship Week jointly organised by the Lahore College Women University (LCWU) and Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) concluded here on Tuesday. Speaking to the concluding ceremony, SMEDA Chief Executive Officer Yousaf Nasee
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
One more soldier's body recovered in Gyari

One more soldier's body recovered in Gyari

The Pakistan army has recovered a body of soldier trapped under a massive avalanche at Gyari sector of Siachen Glacier. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) at least 139 Pakistan army soldiers and civilians were trapped under an avalanche.
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
FBR may reduce ST on steel products

FBR may reduce ST on steel products

The Federal Board of Revenue is likely to reduce sales tax on the steelmelters and steel re-rolling units being collected on the basis of per unit of electricity consumed by the steel manufactures. Sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday tha
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Women's handicraft exhibition held

Women's handicraft exhibition held

A three-day handicraft exhibition held to promote household women handmade skilled products and to develop their market linkages. The women business development event was organised by blinks, a beautician house here at local school in Gulhabar. More then
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
UNHCR donates 175 laptops for PU Afghan students

UNHCR donates 175 laptops for PU Afghan students

The United Nations Agency for Refugee, (UNHCR) donated around 175 mini laptops to distribute in different departments of University of Peshawar and its affiliated institutes, in which mostly enrolled Afghan students. The donation was extended a goodwill g
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Provisions of Article 6 of FCTC worry tobacco farmers

Provisions of Article 6 of FCTC worry tobacco farmers

While the tobacco growers around the world are trying to voice their concern unanimously against FCTC's vague recommendations, the absurd recommendations have also started raising eyebrows of people sitting at highest echelons of power. The main point of
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Asset management firms allowed to offer commodity schemes

Asset management firms allowed to offer commodity schemes

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is learnt to have allowed asset management companies (AMCs) to offer commodity schemes to investors taking into account the record appreciation in global commodity prices. According to an SECP anno
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Awareness seminar for potential investors held at Gujrat CCI

Awareness seminar for potential investors held at Gujrat CCI

In order to educate and give awareness to the existing as well as potential investors, Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) held a seminar at Gujrat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gujrat. The seminar was attended by large number of participants including mem
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Plan chalked out for foolproof security at city's markets

Plan chalked out for foolproof security at city's markets

A comprehensive plan has been devised to ensure foolproof security at all bazaars, shopping markets, and business hubs in provincial capital on eve of Eid-ul-Azha. In this connection, a meeting held to review security arrangements with members of business
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Students are future hope of nation: Kausar

Students are future hope of nation: Kausar

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar has said that today's students are the future hope of the nation and mere reading books does not serve the purpose rather it is more than that to come upto the expectations. The role of teacher is of gr
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
EOBI registers 136 new employers

EOBI registers 136 new employers

The Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) has registered 136 new employers and 37,012 workers from different establishments in Lahore Region. This was disclosed by EOBI senior official Qamar Riaz here on Tuesday. He said EOBI was a prime welfare
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
MSF treats patients with acute watery diarrhoea in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

MSF treats patients with acute watery diarrhoea in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Post monsoon, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa saw an increase in the number of people diagnosed with acute watery diarrhoea. A condition caused by unclean drinking water, poor sanitation, and poor hygiene conditions. In response to the growing number of cases, the tea
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Disaster Risk Insurance: NDMA likely to get plan approved by year-end

Disaster Risk Insurance: NDMA likely to get plan approved by year-end

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is likely to get the Disaster Risk Insurance plan approved by December this year, providing disaster risk cover to all people in the country. This will be the most comprehensive insurance plan in the world
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
'Forthcoming election will be transparent and fair'

'Forthcoming election will be transparent and fair'

Leader of the House in Senate, Senator Jahangir Badar has said that President Asif Ali Zardari has clearly pointed out that next election in the country will be transparent, fair and neutral and we will respect mandate given by people of Pakistan for form
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Fourth convocation of KMDC: 350 students awarded MBBS, BDS degrees

Fourth convocation of KMDC: 350 students awarded MBBS, BDS degrees

Some 350 students of batches 2009-2012 were conferred degrees in the disciplines of MBBS and BDS at the 4th convocation of Karachi Medical & Dental College (KMDC) held here on Tuesday. High achievers were also awarded gold medals for their best performanc
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (October 23, 2012) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 24, 2012).

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
SKMCH&RC to launch hide collection campaign

SKMCH&RC to launch hide collection campaign

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) is going to launch its 'Hide Collection' campaign this year as well on Eid-ul-Azha. According to the Hospital's spokesman, SKMCH has planned to extend this campaign in 20 major cities
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (October 23, 2012).

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Land for international airport at Gwadar acquired, senate panel told

Land for international airport at Gwadar acquired, senate panel told

Land has been acquired for the construction of an international airport at Gwadar, the Senate's Sub-Committee on Finance was informed on Tuesday. An official of the Ministry of Defence briefed the Committee about the Gwadar airport. The committee decided
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (October 23, 2012).

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
PTI women hold rally against drone attacks

PTI women hold rally against drone attacks

Women Activists of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) from FATA on Tuesday held a protest demonstration on main Sher Shah Suri Road near Peshawar Press Club against the excessive military operations and the US predators strikes in Federally Administrative Tr
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Telecom companies oppose suspension of services

Telecom companies oppose suspension of services

Senior Executives of the five main cell phone providers are meeting in Islamabad today to devise a joint strategy if the government again suspended the service causing huge financial losses to the telecom companies during the coming Eid-ul-Azha holidays i
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (October 23, 2012).

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Taliban 'hit list': security for schoolgirl stepped up

Taliban 'hit list': security for schoolgirl stepped up

Authorities have extended security coverage to a teenage schoolgirl from the north-western Swat district after new Taliban threats, a top official said on Tuesday. Hina Khan claims she is on the group's hit list, two weeks after a near-fatal murder attemp
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (October 23, 2012).

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
CNG stations to remain open during Eid: SSGC

CNG stations to remain open during Eid: SSGC

On the directives of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf there would be no gas load shedding during Eid days. The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has confirmed that all the CNG stations across Sindh province will remain open during Eid holidays on Saturday
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Banned organisations won't be allowed to collect hides: Malik

Banned organisations won't be allowed to collect hides: Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Tuesday said comprehensive security arrangements would be made for Eid-ul-Azha and banned organisation will not be allowed to collect hides of sacrificial animals. "Mobile service could be shut down for few hours in sever
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (October 23, 2012).

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Teli apprises chief minister Sindh of surging crime rate in city

Teli apprises chief minister Sindh of surging crime rate in city

Chairman of Businessmen Group Siraj Kassam Teli has been contacted by Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah on the issue of law and order situation of Karachi and the KCCI's proposed protest campaign, President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI)
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 23, 2012).

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)

Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)

As a subsidiary of Attock Oil Company Limited, Pakistan Oilfield Limited is primarily an exploration and production company which was incorporated back in 1950s. It overtook the exploration and production business of AOC in the seventies. Since then it ha
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 23, 2012).

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)

Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)

As a subsidiary of Attock Oil Company Limited, Pakistan Oilfield Limited is primarily an exploration and production company which was incorporated back in 1950s. It overtook the exploration and production business of AOC in the seventies. Since then it ha
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Fast Asian growth brings extra disaster risks: UN

Fast Asian growth brings extra disaster risks: UN

Asia''s fast economic growth has increased the region''s vulnerability to natural disasters, with new developments springing up in catastrophe-prone areas, the UN warned on Tuesday. Asia-Pacific countries suffered "staggering" losses of $294 billion from
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Fast Asian growth brings extra disaster risks: UN

Fast Asian growth brings extra disaster risks: UN

Asia's fast economic growth has increased the region's vulnerability to natural disasters, with new developments springing up in catastrophe-prone areas, the UN warned on Tuesday. Asia-Pacific countries suffered "staggering" losses of $294 billion from na
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates slip in interbank market

THE RUPEE: rates slip in interbank market

The rupee continued its fall against the dollar for the second day in the interbank market on Tuesday owing to improvement in the buying of the US currency while the national currency was inert in terms of the greenback on the open market, dealers said.
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Fast Asian growth brings extra disaster risks: UN

Fast Asian growth brings extra disaster risks: UN

Asia's fast economic growth has increased the region's vulnerability to natural disasters, with new developments springing up in catastrophe-prone areas, the UN warned on Tuesday. Asia-Pacific countries suffered "staggering" losses of $294 billion from na
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates slip in interbank market

THE RUPEE: rates slip in interbank market

The rupee continued its fall against the dollar for the second day in the interbank market on Tuesday owing to improvement in the buying of the US currency while the national currency was inert in terms of the greenback on the open market, dealers said.
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
IHC orders government to hold local bodies polls in capital

IHC orders government to hold local bodies polls in capital

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered the government to hold local bodies' election within the next six months in the federal capital. Justice Noorul Haq Qureshi was hearing separate petitions filed by advocate Kaukab Iqbal and former law mini
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
IHC orders government to hold local bodies polls in capital

IHC orders government to hold local bodies polls in capital

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered the government to hold local bodies' election within the next six months in the federal capital. Justice Noorul Haq Qureshi was hearing separate petitions filed by advocate Kaukab Iqbal and former law mini
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Ephedrine case: former DG Health accused of banning 'interferon'

Ephedrine case: former DG Health accused of banning 'interferon'

The Ministry of Science and Technology implicated the approver former Director General Health Rasheed Juma in ephedrine case, for putting ban on locally manufactured low-cost hepatitis medicine 'interferon'. Chairing the National Assembly's Public Account
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Ephedrine case: former DG Health accused of banning 'interferon'

Ephedrine case: former DG Health accused of banning 'interferon'

The Ministry of Science and Technology implicated the approver former Director General Health Rasheed Juma in ephedrine case, for putting ban on locally manufactured low-cost hepatitis medicine 'interferon'. Chairing the National Assembly's Public Account
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Opec deadlocked over top post

Opec deadlocked over top post

Opec remains in a stalemate over selecting its next secretary general, delegates to the producer group said on Tuesday after a two-day meeting, due to rivalry between four member-countries over its top administrative post. A panel of officials met at the
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (October 23, 2012).

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Opec deadlocked over top post

Opec deadlocked over top post

Opec remains in a stalemate over selecting its next secretary general, delegates to the producer group said on Tuesday after a two-day meeting, due to rivalry between four member-countries over its top administrative post. A panel of officials met at the
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Opec deadlocked over top post

Opec deadlocked over top post

Opec remains in a stalemate over selecting its next secretary general, delegates to the producer group said on Tuesday after a two-day meeting, due to rivalry between four member-countries over its top administrative post. A panel of officials met at the
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Dual nationality: Dr Asim resigns from senatorship

Dual nationality: Dr Asim resigns from senatorship

The Prime Minister's Advisor on Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain has resigned from his Senate seat following a controversy about his dual nationality. According to sources, he has also been holding Canadian citizenship. Sabir Baloch, acting
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Dual nationality: Dr Asim resigns from senatorship

Dual nationality: Dr Asim resigns from senatorship

The Prime Minister's Advisor on Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain has resigned from his Senate seat following a controversy about his dual nationality. According to sources, he has also been holding Canadian citizenship. Sabir Baloch, acting
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
LSE equities register decline

LSE equities register decline

Bearish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Tuesday and the equities registered declines amid decreased trading turnover due to lack of interest on the part of investors who remained on the sideline. The LSE-25 index lost 29.71 points and
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
LSE equities register decline

LSE equities register decline

Bearish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Tuesday and the equities registered declines amid decreased trading turnover due to lack of interest on the part of investors who remained on the sideline. The LSE-25 index lost 29.71 points and
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

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

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
US evinces interest in Diamer Basha Dam project

US evinces interest in Diamer Basha Dam project

A three-member team of the US Embassy, lead by Counsellor for Economic Assistance and Development Richard Albright, called on Federal Minister for Water and Power Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar here on Tuesday and discussed various matters of co-operation in powe
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
US evinces interest in Diamer Basha Dam project

US evinces interest in Diamer Basha Dam project

A three-member team of the US Embassy, lead by Counsellor for Economic Assistance and Development Richard Albright, called on Federal Minister for Water and Power Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar here on Tuesday and discussed various matters of co-operation in powe
Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:00am
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