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Print - 2013-02-09
ISE index up by 23.13 points

ISE index up by 23.13 points

Bulls dominated the proceedings on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities continued to move in upward direction with positive trend at the ISE amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 23.13 points as the ISE Ten Index move
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
LSE equities extend gains

LSE equities extend gains

Equities on Friday extended further gains amid decreased trading turnover on the Lahore Stock Exchange, as investors avoided taking positions ahead of weekend. The LSE-25 index was increased to 4291.02 against 4244.19 of Thursday, denoting a gain of 46.83
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
LSE equities extend gains

LSE equities extend gains

Equities on Friday extended further gains amid decreased trading turnover on the Lahore Stock Exchange, as investors avoided taking positions ahead of weekend. The LSE-25 index was increased to 4291.02 against 4244.19 of Thursday, denoting a gain of 46.83
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
IP project: Country to get 750mmcfd gas Asim tells National Assembly

IP project: Country to get 750mmcfd gas Asim tells National Assembly

Under the Pak-Iran gas pipeline project, Pakistan would get 750 million cubic feet gas per day (mmcfd) from Iran and the quantity with addition of a provision in the contract could be increased to 1,000 mmcfd per day. "Iran has in principle agreed to prov
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
IP project: Country to get 750mmcfd gas Asim tells National Assembly

IP project: Country to get 750mmcfd gas Asim tells National Assembly

Under the Pak-Iran gas pipeline project, Pakistan would get 750 million cubic feet gas per day (mmcfd) from Iran and the quantity with addition of a provision in the contract could be increased to 1,000 mmcfd per day. "Iran has in principle agreed to prov
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
IP project: Country to get 750mmcfd gas Asim tells National Assembly

IP project: Country to get 750mmcfd gas Asim tells National Assembly

Under the Pak-Iran gas pipeline project, Pakistan would get 750 million cubic feet gas per day (mmcfd) from Iran and the quantity with addition of a provision in the contract could be increased to 1,000 mmcfd per day. "Iran has in principle agreed to prov
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
ECP upholds ban on recruitments, diversion of funds

ECP upholds ban on recruitments, diversion of funds

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) upheld its decision to impose bans on fresh appointments in government departments and the diversion of development funds. The commission in its meeting on Friday reviewed requests filed by the government for lift
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
ECP upholds ban on recruitments, diversion of funds

ECP upholds ban on recruitments, diversion of funds

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) upheld its decision to impose bans on fresh appointments in government departments and the diversion of development funds. The commission in its meeting on Friday reviewed requests filed by the government for lift
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Appointments in ECP: Supreme Court admits Qadri's petition

Appointments in ECP: Supreme Court admits Qadri's petition

The Supreme Court on Friday admitted a constitutional petition filed by Tahirul Qadari under Article 184(3) of the Constitution, challenging the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and four members of the Election Commission, fixing February 11
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Appointments in ECP: Supreme Court admits Qadri's petition

Appointments in ECP: Supreme Court admits Qadri's petition

The Supreme Court on Friday admitted a constitutional petition filed by Tahirul Qadari under Article 184(3) of the Constitution, challenging the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and four members of the Election Commission, fixing February 11
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Zardari arrives in Lahore

Zardari arrives in Lahore

President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Lahore on Friday. He was received at the airport by Governor Punjab Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood, Manzoor Wattoo, Mujtaba Shuja-u-Rehman, senior officials and members of the PPP. Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf also met t
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (February 08, 2013).

Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Zardari arrives in Lahore

Zardari arrives in Lahore

President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Lahore on Friday. He was received at the airport by Governor Punjab Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood, Manzoor Wattoo, Mujtaba Shuja-u-Rehman, senior officials and members of the PPP. Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf also met t
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (February 08, 2013).

Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Doubts deepen over election: fears expressed by Aitzaz, Nawaz

Doubts deepen over election: fears expressed by Aitzaz, Nawaz

General elections can be delayed if the Supreme Court decides to admit the petition filed by Tehrik-e-Minhajul Quran chief Tahirul Qadri, renowned lawyer and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan said on Friday. "If Dr Tahirul Qadri'
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (February 08, 2013).

Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Doubts deepen over election: fears expressed by Aitzaz, Nawaz

Doubts deepen over election: fears expressed by Aitzaz, Nawaz

General elections can be delayed if the Supreme Court decides to admit the petition filed by Tehrik-e-Minhajul Quran chief Tahirul Qadri, renowned lawyer and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan said on Friday. "If Dr Tahirul Qadri'
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Case submitted to UN: Senate panel told

Case submitted to UN: Senate panel told

Pakistan has submitted its case to the United Nations about US drone attacks with the optimism that there will be a full-fledged debate on the matter soon, Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani on Friday told a parliamentary panel. Jilani, briefing the Sen
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Case submitted to UN: Senate panel told

Case submitted to UN: Senate panel told

Pakistan has submitted its case to the United Nations about US drone attacks with the optimism that there will be a full-fledged debate on the matter soon, Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani on Friday told a parliamentary panel. Jilani, briefing the Sen
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Brennan says drone attacks are 'last resort'

Brennan says drone attacks are 'last resort'

John Brennan, the White House candidate to head the CIA, Thursday defended the use of drone strikes against terrorists around the world, saying they were the last resort to defend US security. Brennan, the chief counterterrorism advisor to President Barac
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Brennan says drone attacks are 'last resort'

Brennan says drone attacks are 'last resort'

John Brennan, the White House candidate to head the CIA, Thursday defended the use of drone strikes against terrorists around the world, saying they were the last resort to defend US security. Brennan, the chief counterterrorism advisor to President Barac
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
BRIndex30 surges by 94.98 points

BRIndex30 surges by 94.98 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 11,847.92. It touched an intraday high of 11,965.89 and an intraday low of 11,845.86 and closed at 11,942.9, which was 94.98 points or 0.8 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 172,709,300, which was 64.12 per
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
BRIndex30 surges by 94.98 points

BRIndex30 surges by 94.98 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 11,847.92. It touched an intraday high of 11,965.89 and an intraday low of 11,845.86 and closed at 11,942.9, which was 94.98 points or 0.8 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 172,709,300, which was 64.12 per
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (February 08, 2013).

Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Bulls continue domination

Bulls continue domination

Led by third tier stocks, bulls continued their domination on Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on the last trading day of the week on Friday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 94.62 points to close at all-time high-level of 17,477.94 points from 17,383.32
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Bulls continue domination

Bulls continue domination

Led by third tier stocks, bulls continued their domination on Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on the last trading day of the week on Friday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 94.62 points to close at all-time high-level of 17,477.94 points from 17,383.32
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Bulls continue domination

Bulls continue domination

Led by third tier stocks, bulls continued their domination on Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on the last trading day of the week on Friday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 94.62 points to close at all-time high-level of 17,477.94 points from 17,383.32
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
EU leaders agree outlines of 960 billion euro budget

EU leaders agree outlines of 960 billion euro budget

European Union leaders agreed the framework of a new long-term budget on Friday after 15 hours of through-the-night negotiation, laying the ground for 960 billion euros of spending on agriculture, aid and scientific research in the years ahead.
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
EU leaders agree outlines of 960 billion euro budget

EU leaders agree outlines of 960 billion euro budget

European Union leaders agreed the framework of a new long-term budget on Friday after 15 hours of through-the-night negotiation, laying the ground for 960 billion euros of spending on agriculture, aid and scientific research in the years ahead.
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
EU leaders agree outlines of 960 billion euro budget

EU leaders agree outlines of 960 billion euro budget

European Union leaders agreed the framework of a new long-term budget on Friday after 15 hours of through-the-night negotiation, laying the ground for 960 billion euros of spending on agriculture, aid and scientific research in the years ahead.
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Senate panel terms KESC privatisation illegal

Senate panel terms KESC privatisation illegal

The Senate''s Standing Committee on Water and Power on Friday termed the privatisation of Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) unlawful and sought details of the ''questionable deal'' from the Privatisation Commission.
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Senate panel terms KESC privatisation illegal

Senate panel terms KESC privatisation illegal

The Senate's Standing Committee on Water and Power on Friday termed the privatisation of Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) unlawful and sought details of the 'questionable deal' from the Privatisation Commission.
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Senate panel terms KESC privatisation illegal

Senate panel terms KESC privatisation illegal

The Senate's Standing Committee on Water and Power on Friday termed the privatisation of Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) unlawful and sought details of the 'questionable deal' from the Privatisation Commission.
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
AGP asked to submit response on IB chief's behalf

AGP asked to submit response on IB chief's behalf

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Attorney General for Pakistan, Irfan Qadir, to submit a response on behalf of incumbent Director General Intelligence Bureau (IB) over alleged misuse of secret funds for political purposes. A three-judge bench, led
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (February 08, 2013).

Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
AGP asked to submit response on IB chief's behalf

AGP asked to submit response on IB chief's behalf

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Attorney General for Pakistan, Irfan Qadir, to submit a response on behalf of incumbent Director General Intelligence Bureau (IB) over alleged misuse of secret funds for political purposes. A three-judge bench, led
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (February 08, 2013).
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PSM''s woes worsen as top bank refuses to extend Rs 3 billion facility

PSM''s woes worsen as top bank refuses to extend Rs 3 billion facility

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) is reportedly in a serious financial crisis as a leading bank has refused to extend the Rs 3 billion financial facility until formal approval of Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, well informed sources told <
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PSM's woes worsen as top bank refuses to extend Rs 3 billion facility

PSM's woes worsen as top bank refuses to extend Rs 3 billion facility

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) is reportedly in a serious financial crisis as a leading bank has refused to extend the Rs 3 billion financial facility until formal approval of Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, well informed sources told <
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

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 (February 08, 2013).

Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PSM's woes worsen as top bank refuses to extend Rs 3 billion facility

PSM's woes worsen as top bank refuses to extend Rs 3 billion facility

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) is reportedly in a serious financial crisis as a leading bank has refused to extend the Rs 3 billion financial facility until formal approval of Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, well informed sources told <
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
SNGPL, SSGC seek further hike in gas tariff

SNGPL, SSGC seek further hike in gas tariff

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) have submitted applications with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), requesting increase in gas tariff by Rs 46 per Million British Thermal Unit (mmbtu) and Rs
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
SNGPL, SSGC seek further hike in gas tariff

SNGPL, SSGC seek further hike in gas tariff

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) have submitted applications with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), requesting increase in gas tariff by Rs 46 per Million British Thermal Unit (mmbtu) and Rs
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
SNGPL, SSGC seek further hike in gas tariff

SNGPL, SSGC seek further hike in gas tariff

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) have submitted applications with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), requesting increase in gas tariff by Rs 46 per Million British Thermal Unit (mmbtu) and Rs
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Friday (February 08, 2013).

Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Smart move on the eve of election

Smart move on the eve of election

The internal Monetary Policy Committee of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) was unanimous in its decision for keeping the discount rate unchanged and the Board conveniently approved that stance. The government has already gained adequate benefit from a 450 bas
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Friday (February 08, 2013).

Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Smart move on the eve of election

Smart move on the eve of election

The internal Monetary Policy Committee of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) was unanimous in its decision for keeping the discount rate unchanged and the Board conveniently approved that stance. The government has already gained adequate benefit from a 450 bas
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (February 08, 2013).

Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Smart move on the eve of election

Smart move on the eve of election

The internal Monetary Policy Committee of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) was unanimous in its decision for keeping the discount rate unchanged and the Board conveniently approved that stance. The government has already gained adequate benefit from a 450 bas
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

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 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Smart move on the eve of election

Smart move on the eve of election

The internal Monetary Policy Committee of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) was unanimous in its decision for keeping the discount rate unchanged and the Board conveniently approved that stance. The government has already gained adequate benefit from a 450 bas
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

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 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Interest rate corridor reduced by 50 basis points

Interest rate corridor reduced by 50 basis points

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced reduction in the interest rate corridor by 50 basis points aimed at improving the liquidity management. With this announcement, there is no change in the SBP overnight reverse repo (ceiling) rate and it
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Interest rate corridor reduced by 50 basis points

Interest rate corridor reduced by 50 basis points

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced reduction in the interest rate corridor by 50 basis points aimed at improving the liquidity management. With this announcement, there is no change in the SBP overnight reverse repo (ceiling) rate and it
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Interest rate corridor reduced by 50 basis points

Interest rate corridor reduced by 50 basis points

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced reduction in the interest rate corridor by 50 basis points aimed at improving the liquidity management. With this announcement, there is no change in the SBP overnight reverse repo (ceiling) rate and it
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Policy rate remains unchanged

Policy rate remains unchanged

While leaving policy rate unchanged at 9.5 percent, the State Bank of Pakistan has strongly hinted that it could be forced to reverse its monetary stance in case the present drift persists. Addressing the media after issuance of monetary statement on Frid
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Policy rate remains unchanged

Policy rate remains unchanged

While leaving policy rate unchanged at 9.5 percent, the State Bank of Pakistan has strongly hinted that it could be forced to reverse its monetary stance in case the present drift persists. Addressing the media after issuance of monetary statement on Frid
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
BRIDGE NOTES: Favourable assumption

BRIDGE NOTES: Favourable assumption

What hails competitive Bridge as a great game of mental skill is the scope it offers to use one's reasoning, logic and inferential deduction together with a balanced judgement in reading the cards well in its proper placement. And the possession of these
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Policy rate remains unchanged

Policy rate remains unchanged

While leaving policy rate unchanged at 9.5 percent, the State Bank of Pakistan has strongly hinted that it could be forced to reverse its monetary stance in case the present drift persists. Addressing the media after issuance of monetary statement on Frid
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
ART FACTS: Sadequain Awards 2012: A prestigious event

ART FACTS: Sadequain Awards 2012: A prestigious event

When I use to attend Sadequian Awards I did not even have the faintest idea that one day I would be sitting as a judge on the rostrum of Sadequian Awards. It was a pleasant surprise for me when I received a call to accept an invitation to become a judge a
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Policy rate remains unchanged

Policy rate remains unchanged

While leaving policy rate unchanged at 9.5 percent, the State Bank of Pakistan has strongly hinted that it could be forced to reverse its monetary stance in case the present drift persists. Addressing the media after issuance of monetary statement on Frid
Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:00am