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Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

Wednesday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1700 GMT.

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

Wednesday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1700 GMT.

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Grains stage sharp rally

US grains staged a sharp rally on Tuesday amid a fresh inflow of investment money near month's end, with wheat posting its biggest daily gain since September on a sharply reduced assessment of the fledgling Plains wheat crop. Record-low wheat condition ra

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Palm oil ends lower

Malaysian palm oil futures eased on Wednesday, dropping for a second straight session on concerns that US fiscal woes could hamper global economic growth and commodity demand. "The market looks like it's expected to just stay rangebound this week," said a

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Arabica surges

Arabica coffee futures on ICE surged nearly 4 percent on Wednesday, changing direction after hitting a 2-1/2-year low, as the dollar fell from its highs after US House Speaker John Boehner expressed optimism about avoiding a fiscal crisis. Cocoa futures c

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Gold falls in New York

Gold fell on Tuesday for a second session as US fiscal worries overshadowed progress in easing Greece's debt burden, and a key option expiration held bullion prices in a tight range. Safe-haven demand for gold faded after euro zone finance ministers and t

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Gold down in Asia

Gold edged lower on Wednesday, extending its losses to a third day, as the euphoria over a Greek debt deal fizzled and investors shifted their focus to US negotiations to avert a looming fiscal disaster in the world's largest economy. Spot gold inched dow

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Gold drops over two percent

Gold prices fell 2 percent on Wednesday, their biggest one-day drop in three weeks, as the dollar's jump against a basket of currencies and broad-based selling of commodities triggered sell stops, sparking a $20 price drop in less than five minutes. More

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

US MIDDAY: wheat stays up

US wheat futures rose for the seventh straight session on Wednesday, as commercial buying at the opening of pit trading in Chicago triggered a rebound from an early dip even as other commodity markets tumbled. Soyabean futures eased the first time in four

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

US MIDDAY: gold slips 1.5 percent

Gold fell more than 1.5 percent early on Wednesday, its biggest one-day drop in almost four weeks, hit by a heavy bout of stop-loss orders as momentum-driven fund investors liquidated their bullish positions. After trading slightly lower in Asian dealings

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

INTEXPO 2012 begins tomorrow

The Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council (SRTEPC) in association with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and with the support of India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO),

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Oracle holds workshop on Data Centre Optimisation

"To reduce operational cost, enhance efficiency successful, organisations are implementing more-efficient technologies and processes, as eliminating complexity and simplifying IT not only lowers operating costs but can also drive better productivity." The

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Owners reconvert CNG cars to diesel, petrol

Three days of weekly closure of compressed natural gas( CNG )stations for gas load management and the strike by CNG station owners on pricing issues have forced vehicle owners to reconvert their vehicles to imported petrol, diesel and LGP to keep them ope

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Fadi Ghandour new chairman of IBA CED Advisory Council

Fadi Ghandour, the Founder and CEO of Aramex International, has agreed to become the Chairman of the Advisory Council, IBA Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) on the invitation of Dr Ishrat Husain, Dean and Director IBA. The main purpose of the A

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Closure of CNG stations: traders stage protest demonstration

Traders on Wednesday staged a protest demonstration against the closure of CNG stations, warning of a countrywide agitation if the gas was not supplied to consumers. All Pakistan Organisation of Small Traders and Cottage Industries blamed the Ogra and own

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Anti domestic-violence law anytime soon: Shehnaz

Begum Shehnaz Wazir Ali Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Social Sector has said that the government is making strenuous efforts to get much-awaited Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2009 passed through the Parliament with consensus

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

UBL Funds announces interim payout

UBL Fund Managers announced an interim payout for the period-ended November 20, 2012 from its open-end investment schemes. The company announced a payout of Rs 4.10 per units of par value Rs 100 from its money market scheme, UBL Liquidity Plus Fund (ULPF)

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

UBL Funds announces interim payout

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Pneumococcal vaccination drive: Child mortality rate in Punjab to be reduced sharply

The pneumococcal vaccination drive will reduce steeply the rate of child mortality as it is getting extraordinary response from the public along with involvement of the provincial government and global welfare organisation.

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

MTBs auction: Rs 155.176 billion bids accepted

Heavy participation was witnessed in the Market Treasury Bills auction held on Wednesday. In response to the State Bank of Pakistan's tender for the sale of 3-month, 6-month & 12-month Government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), overall Rs 221.37

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

MTBs auction: Rs 155.176 billion bids accepted

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Sindh University announcement

Director Admission, Sindh University (SU) has announced that the candidates who have succeeded to select admission in Bachelor's and Master's Degree programme can also submit their admission fees in HBL branch situated at Elsa Kazi Campus (old campus) Hyd

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Partly Facetious: Everything is not a political statement

"We are a race that is personality driven."

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Las Vegas on the Pacific being set up in Russian Far East

Communist leaders in the Kremlin used to pour scorn on Las Vegas as the last word in US decadence, but now the Russian leadership is pouring billions of dollars into a gigantic gambling and entertainment strip in Vladivostok. Roulette tables will soon be

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

'Discrimination in CSS exams'

The CSS exams of 2012 were conducted in the month of February and after the long wait of almost eight months, the result of written portion was finally announced in the second week of October.

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

US Bank Secrecy Laws: Currency reporting and crime of structuring

Despite provisions of currency reporting and the crime of structuring in the US Bank Secrecy Act, 1970 (BSA) neither the implementers nor the law enforcement agencies noted the importance of the measures; it was after passing of US Patriot Act, in 2001 th

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Sectarian terrorism

Cell phone services shut. Motorbikes off roads. Public offices and schools closed for one day extra than the usual Muharram 9 and 10 holidays. And the Army standing on full alert. That is how Pakistanis observed the Yaum-e-Ashur this year. These precautio

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Amnesty offer

As if Taliban and their extremist genre were on the run, the government has offered amnesty to the proscribed organisations - only to be promptly rejected. If they renounced terrorism and agreed to cooperate with government, the Interior Minister Malik ha

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Provincial surpluses

A Business Recorder exclusive revealed that the federal government was able to contain the budget deficit for July-September 2012 to 1.2 percent due to two major contributory elements: cumulative surplus of 107.3 billion rupees in the provincial bu

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

KBP to stage sit-in today

Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) in second phase of its 'Save Farmer-Save Pakistan' movement will be staging sit-in at all the district headquarters today besides holding demonstration on important thoroughfares and bridges to press the government for acceptanc

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Is country's food security at stake?

'The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world' so goes the proverb and so is probably true, under the given situation in Pakistan, that the farmer who ploughs the field ensures food security for the country, to feed the poor and the resourceful, alike.

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

State Life's chief condoles over death in fire incident

The Chairman, State Life has conveyed his deep condolences to the bereaved family members of the fire victim in Wednesday's incident. According to details, the fire was erupted in the premises of rented KESC's office, situated in State Life's building No

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Fire in State Life Building: man dies after jumping off eighth floor

A fire broke out at a State Life Building in the Saddar area in the limits of Artillery Maidan police station here on Wednesday. A young man, Owais Baig, lost his life after he panicked and jumped off from an eighth floor window. The man was in the buildi

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Teaching posts: tests, interviews to begin from December 16

The Reforms Support Unit (RSU) of the Sindh Education and Literacy department has proposed to hold tests and interviews on December 16, 17 and 18 this year for 18,248 vacancies of school teachers, Business Recorder learnt on good authority on Wedne

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Demand likely to pick up soon: domestic fertiliser utilisation remains low: industry

The domestic fertiliser consumption remained subdued during the first 10 months of the calendar year 2012 (CY12). However, industry sources estimated that urea and DAP demand was expected to increase following the government's decision to increase the whe

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Seven more killed in Karachi

A fresh wave of violence has gripped the city after a four-day interval: seven persons were killed and a half dozen injured in separate incidents at various parts of the metropolis on Wednesday. According to police and rescue sources, a 70-year-old man na

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Sindh University notification

Sindh University (SU) authorities have announced that the date for conducting interviews of candidate for admission in M. Phil degree program in Sindhi and Islamic culture. According to a statement issued here from Public Relations Office, the faculty of

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

15th convocation of IoBM to be held on December 8

The 15th convocation of Institute of Business Management (IoBM) will be held at its campus in Korangi Creek here on December 8. Sindh Governor, Dr Ishrat ul Ibad will be the chief guest. Students would be graduating in business management and allied disci

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Dawlance launches 'Microwave Marvel' scheme

Dawlance announced the launch of its new promotional scheme, aptly titled 'Microwave Marvel'. The scheme offers customers a wonderful opportunity to own a Dawlance DW115 C-HZ microwave oven along with two gifts; a Tawa, especially designed to cook home-ma

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

ANP supports PML-F strike call

Awami National Party (ANP) Sindh on Wednesday announced support for the strike call given by Pakistan Muslim League (Functional) against the newly promulgated SPLGO 2012. Leader of Sindh United Party Jalal Mehmood Shah and PML-F leader Yasir Sain called o

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa growers, sugar millers laud ECC's decisions

Growers and sugar millers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have appreciated the Economic Co-ordination Council (ECC) decision for allowing the export of the surplus sugar and Rs 150 per 40kg increase in the support price of wheat. The stakeholders are jubilant on th

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Ogra urged to take independent decisions

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) has urged the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to take independent decisions to determine a new price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in order to provide relief to the masses setting aside the pressure of influentia

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Asim urges Supreme Court to take action against protesting CNG stations

Advisor to Prime Minister on Petroleum Dr Asim Hussain on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to take action against on-strike owners of the CNG stations. Talking to INP outside the Parliament House, the advisor said that the Supreme Court had ordered the o

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

ANP mulls alliance with JUI-F

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) and Awami National Party (ANP) are considering an electoral alliance and/or a seat-to-seat adjustment for the upcoming general elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it was learnt.

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Energy shortages, law and order: numerous textile companies relocated to Europe, Bangladesh

As many as 34 textile companies have shifted their business to Europe and Bangladesh during the last few years due to power and gas shortage and the prevailing deteriorating law and order situation in the country, informed sources revealed to Business

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

UN Day of Solidarity with Palestinians today

The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is being observed today to continue to give the widest support and publicity to the observance of the Day of Solidarity. The day is also known as Solidarity Day. Events a
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Imran thanks Musharraf

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan has ruled out any chance of alliance with former president Pervez Musharraf and said that no alliance will be made with the former dictator before or after the upcoming elections. Talking to a private TV channel a
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Hoti vows to pursue path of development in province

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has said that terrorists are against the future of Pakhtuns and destroying schools but vowed to build ten in response to one destroyed school. Addressing a public meeting at Ghazi Baba, district Mar
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa offers joint skill development ventures with private sector

The provincial government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday invited private sector to play its role in the promotion of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) through initiating joint ventures to contribute in the development of province.
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Financial woes may adversely affect delivery of passports

The directorate of Immigration and Passports (I&P) is facing severe financial crisis and is likely to stop issuing passports after November 30, if the Finance Ministry failed to release required funds to directorate by November 30.
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

'No survey on child labour conducted after 1996'

There are 3.3 million children working in the country as per 1996 survey on child labour, Society for the Protection of Rights of Child (Sparc) has claimed here on Wednesday. "No survey on child labour was conducted in Pakistan after 1996 due to which aut
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Three-Day International Conference: Kausar speaks about Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's cultural heritage

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar has said that the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has a rich history and cultural heritage and even alien writers especially the British have authored numerous books on the origin, history, culture and b
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

'Youth festivals to be held in Sindh'

Youth festivals would be organised in the big cities of Sindh to help hone up the talents of the young generation. This was stated by Sindh Minister for Youth Affairs Syed Faisal Subzwari, who was talking to various delegations in his office here on Wedne
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

PML-N leader calls on Prime Minister

A prominent leader of the PML-N Rao Qaiser Ali Khan called on Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf here on Wednesday. During the meeting Rao Qaisar praised the decision of the government to increase the support price of wheat to Rs 1200/-. "This decision of
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

FCCI urges government to release funds for textile industry

Mian Zahid Aslam, President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) has said billions of refund claims in the context of Duty Drawbacks, Sales Tax and R&D are pended with the government. The exporters are facing severe liquidity crunch to fulfil
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Problems cannot be solved overnight: Nawaz

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan is facing several challenges and problems would not be solved overnight. Addressing a rally in Swat, Nawaz said problems such as the violence in Karachi, situa
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

People's right to education Discussed

The 9.5 million children are still out of school in Pakistan and deprived of the right to education. These views expressed at a seminar arranged by Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi to discuss the legal implications of Article 25-A 'Right To Education'.
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

APTMA for uninterrupted power supply to meet export orders

Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) Ahsan Bashir has said that the textile industry is not being supplied with uninterrupted electricity supply despite lowest domestic demand at present. He said the industry is usually in dire need of
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Mangla powerhouse: US to provide $150 million for upgradation

The United States of America (US) will provide $150 million to the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) for up-gradation of the Mangla Power House. This announcement was made by the US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson during his visi
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Hearing against President's political office put off

The Lahore High Court here on Wednesday adjourned to November 30 the hearing of a petition filed by Jamaat-i-Islami against political office of President Asif Ali Zardari. The court directed the counsel of the JI to submit notification about election of r
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Jamaat-i-Islami delegation meets CEC

A six-member delegation of the Jamaat-i-Islami, led by the JI Secretary General, Liaqat Baloch, called on the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Justice Fakhruddin G. Ibrahim (Retd), in his office in the Federal capital, on Wednesday. According to spokesm
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Rodent control programme for hospitals chalked out

Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Health Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that a comprehensive programme has been chalked out throughout the province to rid all government hospitals of rodents, bugs, cats and stray dogs. The Health department has issu
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

'Punjab government taking steps towards progress of younger generation'

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that Punjab government is taking concrete steps to bring the younger generation into the mainstream of national progress and prosperity. He said, for the first time in the history of the country, consultation
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Ufone announces winners of '10 Say 10 Lakh' offer

Ufone recently announced the winners for the "10 say 10 lakh" offer and the 10 lucky recipients of Rs 10 lakh got to experience a lifetime opportunity which would change their lives. It may be recalled here that Ufone had provided a chance for customers t
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

PIA to begin Quetta-Kandahar flights

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday expressed the confidence that the new management of Pakistan International Airline Corporation (PIAC) would bring about a turn around in the national flag carrier with a new passenger friendly face. The Prime
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Two cops held for stealing huge quantity of weapons

The police Wednesday arrested two cops allegedly involved in stealing huge cache of official weapons. SSP Farrukh Lanjar said that besides several mortar shells, 1,63,000 bullets of Kalashnikov and 18,000 rounds of G3 assault rifle were reported missing f
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Fazal Karim says he is still SIC chairman

Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) Chairman Sahibzada Fazal Karim has denied his removal as Chairmanship of the Council. He said while talking to Business Recorder that it was a statement made by a leader of Milli Yakjehti Council, which has no importance
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

APAT asks members to display NTNs at outlets

All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran (APAT) has issued directives to all its members in all districts across the country to display their National Tax Numbers prominently at their outlets, so that traders who have no NTNs are encouraged to register with the tax
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Dr Qadeer registers political party

The father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb has registered a new political party to contest for the first time general elections expected next year, officials said on Wednesday. Many Pakistanis regard Abdul Qadeer Khan, 76, as a hero for building the Muslim wor
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Tariff determination for DCL plant: Nepra comes hard on KESC, SSGC

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has come down heavily on Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) for their alleged irrational facilitations to the DHA Cogen Ltd (DCL) which eyes revival of the dysfun
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Launch ceremony of world's richest business competition held

Chairperson Higher Education Commission (HEC), Dr Javaid R Laghari said that HEC has undertaken a number of steps for promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship. So far 22 Office of Research, Innovation and Commercializa-tion (ORICS) and 6 business and
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

'Addiction, overdose cause of death'

Addiction and over-dose are the cause of deaths and not the cough syrup that is being blamed for the causalities. Therefore, the government should immediately stop harassment of the owners and the distributors. The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Cough syrup deaths: inquiry body to review case on scientific lines: chief minister

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that an inquiry committee to review the incident, cough syrup deaths in Shahdra, on scientific lines and due punishment will be awarded to the elements responsible for this tragedy. He said that human
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

British Council inaugurates Virtual Exhibition

The British Council inaugurated the third Virtual Exhibition 2012 under its Education UK (EUK) programme, facilitating Pakistani students towards educational opportunities that may be available for them in the UK. The Virtual Exhibition through an interac
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Second session of Campus Outreach Programme held

Second session of Campus Outreach Programme was held here on Wednesday for the students of Institute of Business and Information Technology, University of the Punjab by Lahore Stock Exchange in collaboration with South Asian Federation of Exchange (SAFE)
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Passing out ceremony of AIAs, WLEWs tomorrow

Third batch of 'Artificial Insemination Assistants' (AIAs) and 'Women Livestock Extension Workers' (WLEWs) being trained by the Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Board (PLDDB) will be passing out on November 30 (Friday) at a simple but impressive cer
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

First winter light rain forecast for today

The Meteorological Department forecast scattered thunderstorm/rain with snowfall over the hills in parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhaw, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, Balochistan and Punjab today. It said light rain is also expected over KPK, Quetta, Zhob, Kalat,
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Rally taken out against gender-based violence

Legislation against domestic violence and violence perpetuated by state machinery must be passed to make these acts punishable crime, this was demanded by the speakers during the rally entitled 'Protect Women against Violence' staged by Peace and Human De
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

SMIU clarifies its position on S M Science College issue

Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) has clarified the news item published in some newspapers that S M Science College was merged with the Sindh Madressatul Islam University, now it is being vacated by SMIU to another place. Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, v
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

UVAS 24/7 extension service launched

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore formally launched "UVAS 24/7 Extension Service" on Wednesday to provide emergency services to livestock, poultry, fisheries and dairy farmers on their doorstep. Speaking at the inaugural cerem
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

PTI to hold convention in Lahore

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will hold province-wide convention on December 2 in Lahore to devise strategy for intra-party elections. PTI Chairman Imran Khan would start tour to Punjab from December 9, starting from Saadiqabad. This was disclosed in a s
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

FBR's three-year strategic plan hailed

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has appreciated the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for proposing its three-year strategic plan to reduce the sales tax from 16 to 10 per cent; corporate tax 35 to 30 per cent and reducti
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

HRCP demands effective security steps for journalists

Voicing its concern at and condemnation of the attempt to assassinate senior journalist Hamid Mir, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called for effective measures to guarantee journalists' fullest possible security.
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

FBR's amended SRO on input tax adjustment awaited: around 50,000 wholesalers reluctant to file ST, FED returns

Around 50,000 wholesalers are reluctant to file their sales tax and federal excise returns on the assumption that the Federal Board of Revenue would allow 97 percent input tax adjustment, instead of the existing 90 percent. Sources told Business Record
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (November 28, 2012) and the forecast for Thursday (November 29, 2012).

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Nisar rules out post-poll alliance with PPP

Pakistan Muslim League-N central leader and leader of the Opposition Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Wednesday said masses are anxiously waiting for the general polls to get rid of Pakistan Peoples' Party. Talking to INP, Nisar flatly rebuffed the possibility
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (November 28, 2012).

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Balochistan lawyers observe black day

Balochistan lawyers on Wednesday observed black day and boycotted court proceedings across the province including Quetta on the appeal of Balochistan Bar Association (BBA) against life attempt on their colleague. Talking to a private TV channel, BBA gener
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Revenue qualifying exams from December 17

The Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) Hyderabad has informed that the Departmental Examination of Revenue Qualifying Examination in Board of Revenue Department is scheduled to be held from December 17.
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

UNDP, Smeda sign MoU

The UNDP funded three-year Pro-Poor Governance for the Legal Empowerment (Pro-Gole: Right to Do Business) initiative of Smeda has extended legal facilitation to marginalized SME businesses, kiosk owners, women entrepreneurs and different business associat
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 28, 2012).

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Headmaster arrested for attesting fake NIC

AJK Accountability Bureau has arrested Sheikh Noor Ahmed, a retired headmaster of public-sector high school, on the charge of allegedly attesting a fake National Identity Card.
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 28, 2012).

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

To avoid military intervention: deliver & ensure good governance in country, speakers say

Politicians, civil society, defence forces and media should join hands for addressing multiple problems being confronted by the country, Chairman Standing Committee on Defence and Defence Production Mushahid Hussain Sayed said on Wednesday.
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 28, 2012).

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Special package for dissident Baloch leaders announced

A high-level meeting, chaired by Governor Balochistan Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi, on Wednesday announced a special package and incentives for dissident Baloch leaders, besides pledging to form a donation fund and provision of dignified means of livelihood t
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (November 28, 2012).

Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Dr Shireen welcomes test of Hatf V

Dr Shireen Mazari, CEO of STR, on Wednesday welcomed the test conducted by Pakistan of its medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM). She explained that the significance of this test was not the Ghauri missile per se but the working of the now fully automatic
Published 29 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency Rate

USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 25

277.83

USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 25

277.73

USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 25

154.29

USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 25

0.89

Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 25

1.26

Euro to USD / Nov 25

1.05

Stock Volume

S&P 500 / Nov 22

5,969.34

Nasdaq / Nov 22

18,003.65

FTSE 100 / Nov 22

8,262.08

Dow Jones / Nov 22

44,296.51

Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22

19,322.59

France CAC40 / Nov 22

7,255.01

India Sensex / Nov 25

80,331.40

Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 25

38,933.62

Item Value

Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22

240,483

Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 25

70.68

Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 25

17,685

Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 25

2,664.27

Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 25

71.20

Petrol/Litre / Nov 26

248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock Price

786 Invest Ltd / Nov 26

786 Investments Limited(786)

6.86

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 26

Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)

610

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Agro Allianz / Nov 26

Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)

16

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abid Silk / Nov 26

Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)

3.49

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Ali Asghar / Nov 26

Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)

74.39

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Allied Bank / Nov 26

Allied Bank Limited(ABL)

122.01

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abbott Lab. / Nov 26

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)

998.48

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abson Ind. / Nov 26

Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)

2.50

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Alfalah ETF. / Nov 26

Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)

12.42

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock Price

786 Invest Ltd / Nov 26

786 Investments Limited(786)

6.86

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 26

Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)

610

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Agro Allianz / Nov 26

Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)

16

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abid Silk / Nov 26

Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)

3.49

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Ali Asghar / Nov 26

Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)

74.39

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Allied Bank / Nov 26

Allied Bank Limited(ABL)

122.01

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abbott Lab. / Nov 26

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)

998.48

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abson Ind. / Nov 26

Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)

2.50

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Alfalah ETF. / Nov 26

Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)

12.42

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock Volume

Hascol Petrol / Nov 26

Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)

64,823,622

▲ 0.00

Cnergyico PK / Nov 26

Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)

48,065,578

▲ 0.00

Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 26

Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)

40,919,425

▲ 0.00

WorldCall Telecom / Nov 26

Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)

33,547,707

▲ 0.00

K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 26

K-Electric Limited(KEL)

32,092,012

▲ 0.00

Sui South Gas / Nov 26

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)

30,420,168

▲ 0.00

Treet Battery / Nov 26

Treet Battery Limited(TBL)

22,823,492

▲ 0.00

B.O.Punjab / Nov 26

The Bank of Punjab(BOP)

20,014,784

▲ 0.00

Waves Home Appliances / Nov 26

Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)

19,695,105

▲ 0.00

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 25	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 25	277.73
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 25	154.29
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 25	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 25	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 25	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 22	5,969.34
Nasdaq / Nov 22	18,003.65
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,262.08
Dow Jones / Nov 22	44,296.51
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,322.59
France CAC40 / Nov 22	7,255.01
India Sensex / Nov 25	80,331.40
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 25	38,933.62

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 25	70.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 25	17,685
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 25	2,664.27
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 25	71.20
Petrol/Litre / Nov 26	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.86 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	610 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	74.39 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	122.01 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	998.48 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.86 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	610 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	74.39 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	122.01 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	998.48 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.42 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Hascol Petrol / Nov 26 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	64,823,622 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 26 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	48,065,578 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 26 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	40,919,425 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 26 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	33,547,707 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 26 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	32,092,012 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 26 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	30,420,168 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 26 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	22,823,492 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 26 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,014,784 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 26 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	19,695,105 ▲ 0.00