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Print - 2013-03-22
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 21, 2013).
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Karachi unrest badly affects trade: PIAF Chairman

Karachi unrest badly affects trade: PIAF Chairman

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) would put in its best efforts to get resolved the issues being faced by computer and mobile phone sectors, as it is preparing a set of proposals for the upcoming budget. PIAF Chairman Malik Tahir J
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Interim bail of former minister extended

Interim bail of former minister extended

The Lahore High Court on Thursday extended interim bail of former federal minister Ghulam Sarwar, involved in securing graduation degree on the basis of bogus intermediate certificate. The court extended the bail to March 29 as arguments of an additional
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Five zero-rated sectors protest against controversial SROs

Five zero-rated sectors protest against controversial SROs

A meeting of Chairmen of Trade Associations representing all five-zero rated export-oriented sectors and Executive Body of Sialkot Chamber was held under the Chairmanship of President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Sheikh Abdul Majid, at
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 21, 2013).
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Mirwaiz denounces murder of youth in IHK

Mirwaiz denounces murder of youth in IHK

The Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has condemned the cold blooded murder of a young boy, Suhail Ahmad Sofi in Sopore by unidentified gunmen saying such acts are unacceptable in a civilised society.
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 21, 2013).
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
President reiterates commitment for access to safe drinking water

President reiterates commitment for access to safe drinking water

President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasised the need for availability of clean drinking water and reiterated the continued commitment of government to ensure sustainable access to safe drinking water for all. The President, in his message on the occasion of
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Zardari duping people on Iran gas pipeline: Shahbaz

Zardari duping people on Iran gas pipeline: Shahbaz

President Asif Ali Zardari has deceived the entire nation by initiating the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project just a few days before the completion of the government's tenure, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Thursday. He was addressing a gro
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (March 21, 2013).
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 21, 2013).
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Guard, aides loot bank branch

Guard, aides loot bank branch

A security guard along with his accomplices looted Allied Bank branch situated at Tariq Road, near Liberty Chowk, here Thursday. According to police, the security guard along with his four other aides committed the heist and decamped with the booty. Polic
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 21, 2013).
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Three alleged terrorists arrested

Three alleged terrorists arrested

Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested three alleged terrorists of banned outfits Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered arms from their possession. A team of CID, on a tip-off raided Manghopir area and arrested th
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Railway track damaged by cracker blast

Railway track damaged by cracker blast

A cracker blast near Bin Qasim damaged the railway track Thursday. Divisional Commercial Officer (DCO), Pakistan Railways Karachi Division, Kashif Yousfani told BR. He said that Divisional Superintendent Karachi, Anzar Ismail Rizvi along with other staff
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Shahbaz orders effective security on Pakistan Day

Shahbaz orders effective security on Pakistan Day

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif Thursday directed Inspector General of Police Punjab and Secretary Home to make effective security arrangements throughout the province on the occasion of Pakistan Day on 23rd March.
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates slip

THE RUPEE: rates slip

The rupee moved cautiously against the dollar on the interbank market on Thursday, dealers said. The rupee fell marginally in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 98.21 and Rs 98.23, they added.
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Final phase of PTI's intraparty elections concludes

Final phase of PTI's intraparty elections concludes

The final phase of Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intra-party elections completed here on Thursday. Election for 42 seats of PTI's National Council was held at Awan-e-Iqbal. The polling started 9:00am in the morning and concluded at 6:00 pm. Polling took
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates slip

THE RUPEE: rates slip

The rupee moved cautiously against the dollar on the interbank market on Thursday, dealers said. The rupee fell marginally in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 98.21 and Rs 98.23, they added.
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Forex reserves decline by $129.4 million

Forex reserves decline by $129.4 million

The country''s liquid foreign exchange reserves plunged by $129.4 million during last week. The State Bank of Pakistan on Thursday reported that the country''s total forex reserves declined to $12.436 billion as on March 15, 2013. Previously it stood at $
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Forex reserves decline by $129.4 million

Forex reserves decline by $129.4 million

The country's liquid foreign exchange reserves plunged by $129.4 million during last week. The State Bank of Pakistan on Thursday reported that the country's total forex reserves declined to $12.436 billion as on March 15, 2013. Previously it stood at $12
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Forex reserves decline by $129.4 million

Forex reserves decline by $129.4 million

The country's liquid foreign exchange reserves plunged by $129.4 million during last week. The State Bank of Pakistan on Thursday reported that the country's total forex reserves declined to $12.436 billion as on March 15, 2013. Previously it stood at $12
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (March 21, 2013).
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
EU gives Cyprus bailout ultimatum, risks euro exit

EU gives Cyprus bailout ultimatum, risks euro exit

The European Union gave Cyprus till Monday to raise the billions of euros it needs to clinch an international bailout or face the collapse of its financial system and likely exit from the euro currency zone. In stark twin warnings on Thursday, the Europea
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
EU gives Cyprus bailout ultimatum, risks euro exit

EU gives Cyprus bailout ultimatum, risks euro exit

The European Union gave Cyprus till Monday to raise the billions of euros it needs to clinch an international bailout or face the collapse of its financial system and likely exit from the euro currency zone. In stark twin warnings on Thursday, the Europea
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
EU gives Cyprus bailout ultimatum, risks euro exit

EU gives Cyprus bailout ultimatum, risks euro exit

The European Union gave Cyprus till Monday to raise the billions of euros it needs to clinch an international bailout or face the collapse of its financial system and likely exit from the euro currency zone. In stark twin warnings on Thursday, the Europea
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Four killed in US drones strike

Four killed in US drones strike

US drones fired two missiles at a vehicle in North Waziristan Thursday, killing four militants, security officials said. The attack took place in Datta Khel town, 35 kilometres (22 miles) west of Miranshah. "Four drones came to the area around midnight an
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Four killed in US drones strike

Four killed in US drones strike

US drones fired two missiles at a vehicle in North Waziristan Thursday, killing four militants, security officials said. The attack took place in Datta Khel town, 35 kilometres (22 miles) west of Miranshah. "Four drones came to the area around midnight an
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Agriculture credit disbursement surges by 13.65 percent

Agriculture credit disbursement surges by 13.65 percent

Agricultural credit disbursement by banks surged by 13.65 percent on year-on-year basis to Rs 196.11 billion in the first eight months (July-February, 2013) of the current fiscal year (2012-13). In absolute terms, disbursement of credit to the agriculture
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Agriculture credit disbursement surges by 13.65 percent

Agriculture credit disbursement surges by 13.65 percent

Agricultural credit disbursement by banks surged by 13.65 percent on year-on-year basis to Rs 196.11 billion in the first eight months (July-February, 2013) of the current fiscal year (2012-13). In absolute terms, disbursement of credit to the agriculture
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Agriculture credit disbursement surges by 13.65 percent

Agriculture credit disbursement surges by 13.65 percent

Agricultural credit disbursement by banks surged by 13.65 percent on year-on-year basis to Rs 196.11 billion in the first eight months (July-February, 2013) of the current fiscal year (2012-13). In absolute terms, disbursement of credit to the agriculture
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
1993 Mumbai blasts: Sanjay Dutt ordered to sent jail

1993 Mumbai blasts: Sanjay Dutt ordered to sent jail

India's top court upheld the death penalty on Thursday for a mastermind of the country's deadliest series of attacks and ruled a Bollywood star who bought weapons from the bombers must return to jail. Yakub Memon, brother of the alleged main plotter and f
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
1993 Mumbai blasts: Sanjay Dutt ordered to sent jail

1993 Mumbai blasts: Sanjay Dutt ordered to sent jail

India's top court upheld the death penalty on Thursday for a mastermind of the country's deadliest series of attacks and ruled a Bollywood star who bought weapons from the bombers must return to jail. Yakub Memon, brother of the alleged main plotter and f
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
ECP okays Karachi delimitation plans

ECP okays Karachi delimitation plans

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday approved the recommendations of Provincial Election Commissioner Sindh on delimitation in Karachi, days before Chief Election Commission's announcement for election schedule. Sources said that boundari
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
ECP okays Karachi delimitation plans

ECP okays Karachi delimitation plans

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday approved the recommendations of Provincial Election Commissioner Sindh on delimitation in Karachi, days before Chief Election Commission's announcement for election schedule. Sources said that boundari
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Jalozai camp blast kills 17

Jalozai camp blast kills 17

At least 17 persons including two women were killed and 28 other injured in a powerful car bomb explosion in the internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp at Jalozai, district Nowshera on Thursday. District Police Officer (DPO) Nowshera Hussain Khan confir
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Jalozai camp blast kills 17

Jalozai camp blast kills 17

At least 17 persons including two women were killed and 28 other injured in a powerful car bomb explosion in the internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp at Jalozai, district Nowshera on Thursday. District Police Officer (DPO) Nowshera Hussain Khan confir
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Nawab Barozai nominated interim Balochistan chief minister

Nawab Barozai nominated interim Balochistan chief minister

The Balochistan government and the opposition have agreed to nominate Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Barozai as the caretaker Chief Minister of the province on Thursday. Chief Minister Nawab Raisani and Opposition leader Nawabzada Tariq Magsi held a long consultative
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Nawab Barozai nominated interim Balochistan chief minister

Nawab Barozai nominated interim Balochistan chief minister

The Balochistan government and the opposition have agreed to nominate Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Barozai as the caretaker Chief Minister of the province on Thursday. Chief Minister Nawab Raisani and Opposition leader Nawabzada Tariq Magsi held a long consultative
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Election candidates: FBR to inform ECP about authenticity of income

Election candidates: FBR to inform ECP about authenticity of income

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will inform Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) about authenticity of salary/business income, capital gains profits, agriculture income, foreign remittances and foreign/exempt income, etc, declared by the contesting ca
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Election candidates: FBR to inform ECP about authenticity of income

Election candidates: FBR to inform ECP about authenticity of income

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will inform Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) about authenticity of salary/business income, capital gains profits, agriculture income, foreign remittances and foreign/exempt income, etc, declared by the contesting ca
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Election candidates: FBR to inform ECP about authenticity of income

Election candidates: FBR to inform ECP about authenticity of income

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will inform Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) about authenticity of salary/business income, capital gains profits, agriculture income, foreign remittances and foreign/exempt income, etc, declared by the contesting ca
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Election candidates: FBR to inform ECP about authenticity of income

Election candidates: FBR to inform ECP about authenticity of income

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will inform Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) about authenticity of salary/business income, capital gains profits, agriculture income, foreign remittances and foreign/exempt income, etc, declared by the contesting ca
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
No breakthrough in sight?

No breakthrough in sight?

Indications are that the final decision of who would be the caretaker Prime Minister amongst the four names currently being considered by the Parliamentary Committee is likely to ultimately reside with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The ECP is
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
No breakthrough in sight?

No breakthrough in sight?

Indications are that the final decision of who would be the caretaker Prime Minister amongst the four names currently being considered by the Parliamentary Committee is likely to ultimately reside with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The ECP is
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Caretaker PM: politician-bashing intensifies asconsensus eludes

Caretaker PM: politician-bashing intensifies asconsensus eludes

Discussion between the Parliamentary Committee for appointing caretaker Prime Minister narrowed down to two main contenders: Dr Ishrat Hussain from the government side and the opposition's nominee former Justice Nasir Aslam Zahid.
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Caretaker PM: politician-bashing intensifies asconsensus eludes

Caretaker PM: politician-bashing intensifies asconsensus eludes

Discussion between the Parliamentary Committee for appointing caretaker Prime Minister narrowed down to two main contenders: Dr Ishrat Hussain from the government side and the opposition's nominee former Justice Nasir Aslam Zahid.
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
BRIndex30 gains 245.36 points

BRIndex30 gains 245.36 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 12,030.59 and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 12,275.95 and an intraday low of 12,078.12 and closed at 12,275.95 which was 245.36 points or 2.04 percent higher than previous
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
BRIndex30 gains 245.36 points

BRIndex30 gains 245.36 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 12,030.59 and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 12,275.95 and an intraday low of 12,078.12 and closed at 12,275.95 which was 245.36 points or 2.04 percent higher than previous
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Bluechips lead rally

Bluechips lead rally

Karachi share market on Thursday ended higher followed by foreign interest in bluechips and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 159.65 points to close at 17,913.62 points from 17,753.97 points. The market remained positive during the entire trading session
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (March 21, 2013).
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Bluechips lead rally

Bluechips lead rally

Karachi share market on Thursday ended higher followed by foreign interest in bluechips and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 159.65 points to close at 17,913.62 points from 17,753.97 points. The market remained positive during the entire trading session
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (March 21, 2013).
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Bluechips lead rally

Bluechips lead rally

Karachi share market on Thursday ended higher followed by foreign interest in bluechips and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 159.65 points to close at 17,913.62 points from 17,753.97 points. The market remained positive during the entire trading session
Published 22 Mar, 2013 12:00am