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Print - 2013-04-26
2013-14: BoP arranges Rs 122.660 billion for wheat procurement

2013-14: BoP arranges Rs 122.660 billion for wheat procurement

Bank of Punjab, along with 14 partner banks, has arranged a total sum of Rs 122.660 billion against the requirement of Rs 212 billion for 2013-14 wheat procurement. In this connection, the Bank of Punjab hosted a formal signing ceremony on Thursday. It wa
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Bid to smuggle turtles foiled

Bid to smuggle turtles foiled

Pakistan Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle 320 Hamilton turtles to Thailand from Benazir International Airport Islamabad, it is learnt on Thursday. A senior officer of Model Customs Collectorate Islamabad received information that an attempt would
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Housing ministry grants extension to ministers, advisors

Housing ministry grants extension to ministers, advisors

Ministry of Housing and Works has granted three-month extension to some powerful former federal ministers, state ministers and advisors to stay at the luxurious state bungalows inside Ministers' Enclave.
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Supreme Court asks government to take action against IGP

Supreme Court asks government to take action against IGP

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed federal Interior Ministry to proceed against Inspector General Police Islamabad without any prejudice in response to Islamabad High Court verdict, urging the Ministry to take action against the Islamabad Police chief
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PhD classes inaugurated at GCU

PhD classes inaugurated at GCU

Government College University Lahore, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Khaleequr Rahman has inaugurated doctorate of philosophy (PhD) in Islamic Studies. GCU Islamic Studies Department Chairperson Professor Dr Sultan Shah and heads of various academi
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PSF honours grand winners of Intel National Science Fair

PSF honours grand winners of Intel National Science Fair

Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) honoured the grand winners of Intel National Science Fair 2013 with cash awards and gift hampers at a ceremony held here on Thursday. Under a memorandum of understanding, PSF and Intel Pakistan have joined hands to promot
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PTI Sindh campaign's incharge nominated

PTI Sindh campaign's incharge nominated

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has nominated Imran Ismail, central deputy secretary general, as incharge of election campaign in the Sindh, while Faisal Waveda will look after the election campaign of Karachi candidates. Meanwhile, PTI
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Situation will worsen if election delayed: Sherpao

Situation will worsen if election delayed: Sherpao

Qaumi Watan Party Chairman, Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Thursday said that the situation would deteriorate further, if election delayed on any pretext in the country.
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Fatwa declares casting vote 'religious obligation'

Fatwa declares casting vote 'religious obligation'

Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) on Thursday issued a religious decree declaring casting of vote as a religious responsibility and restraining any section of society including women from casting vote is not permissible in Shariah.
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PK-6: independent candidate withdraws in PTI's favour

PK-6: independent candidate withdraws in PTI's favour

Abdul Wahab Khalil, contesting election from constituency PK-6 as independent candidate, has withdrawn in favour of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf candidate Fazal Elahi, and assured full support to him in the election. He made this announcement in the presence
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PPP seeks removal of caretaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister

PPP seeks removal of caretaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister

Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has demanded the removal of the Provincial Caretaker Minister for Industries and Mineral Development Omar Farooq from the provincial cabinet after accusing him of losing impartiality. The call was made by
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Exodus of turncoats!

Exodus of turncoats!

Recent exodus of turncoats from one political party to another after their failure to get a party ticket from their first choice has exposed Pakistani politics for being not one of principles but of opportunity. There is a long list of politicians who rec
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Taliban, taboos bar millions of women from vote

Taliban, taboos bar millions of women from vote

Next month's elections should mark the first democratic transition of power in Pakistan, but Taliban threats, social taboos and poor organisation will likely deprive millions of women their right to vote. Out of a population of 180 million, 37 million wom
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Administration decides to initiate crackdown on encroachers

Administration decides to initiate crackdown on encroachers

District administration Peshawar has decided taking stern action against profiteering and encroachment mafias in the city and appointed an Assistant Commissioner (AC) as focal person in this regard. The decision has been taken on directives of the provinc
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
JETWS to support Jamaat-i-Islami candidates in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

JETWS to support Jamaat-i-Islami candidates in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Jamaat Eshatud Tauheed Wa Sunnah (JETWS) will support the Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) nominated candidates in the upcoming general elections on May 11. "We will not support the political parties, requesting the US Ambassador for support in the upcoming elections
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan-Russia trade touches $542 million mark in 2012: Strekalov

Pakistan-Russia trade touches $542 million mark in 2012: Strekalov

Trade turnover between Russia and Pakistan demonstrated a positive growth in 2012, with an amount of $542 million, including $210 million export and $332 million import. This was stated by Alexey Strekalov, Deputy Trade Representative of Russian Federatio
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Over 0.6 million children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa out of schools

Over 0.6 million children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa out of schools

In connection with Global Campaign for Education (GCE) Society for Protection of Rights of Child (SPARC) arranged a dialogue on the subject "Every Child Needs a Teacher". Jehanzeb Khan, Regional Manager, SPARC said that elementary and secondary education
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
US CG visits Hyderabad CCI

US CG visits Hyderabad CCI

There is demand of Pakistani products in America and American Companies are interested in strengthening business ties with Pakistani counterparts. This was said by US Consul General Michael Dodman on Thursday while addressing to industrialists and busines
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
OGDCL profit after tax increases to Rs 75.671 billion

OGDCL profit after tax increases to Rs 75.671 billion

The Board of Directors of Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) in its meeting held on Thursday announced the financial results for the nine months ended 31st March, 2013. The Company's net sales revenue increased to Rs 169.091 billion compared to
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
OGDCL profit after tax increases to Rs 75.671 billion

OGDCL profit after tax increases to Rs 75.671 billion

The Board of Directors of Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) in its meeting held on Thursday announced the financial results for the nine months ended 31st March, 2013. The Company's net sales revenue increased to Rs 169.091 billion compared to
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
NML posts 101 percent growth in third quarter fiscal year 2013

NML posts 101 percent growth in third quarter fiscal year 2013

Nishat Mills Limited (NML) has posted a growth of 101 percent YoY to Rs 1.3 billion in 3QFY13 with an earning per share (EPS) of Rs 3.57. However, on a sequential basis, the company's earnings declined by 30 percent QoQ mainly due to lower other income.
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Thai delegation visits Taxila Museum

Thai delegation visits Taxila Museum

President of the Thai Senate, Nikom Wairapanij accompanied by other member of his delegation visited the Museum and the Buddhist monastery of Jaulian at Taxila. He was received by the Director, Archaeology and Museums, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nidaullah Sehrai
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Construction of mess building of GIK Institute to cost Rs 104 million

Construction of mess building of GIK Institute to cost Rs 104 million

Central Mess Building of Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology would cost Rs 104 million and its foundation stone was laid down by Dr Farrukh Seir, Caretaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Health, Population Welfare Hig
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Compensation for victims of chairlift accident announced

Compensation for victims of chairlift accident announced

The Government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Home and Tribal Affairs Department announced an amount of total Rs 0.8 million as compensation to the legal heirs of the eight deceased persons on account of their death caused due to breaking of Chair Lift at Village
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Federal Tax Ombudsman holds meeting

Federal Tax Ombudsman holds meeting

A meeting chaired by Federal Tax Ombudsman, Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle, was held on Thursday at the FTO Office Karachi wherein Amir Ahmed, Collector, Model Collectorate of Customs (PACCS) and Wasif Ali Memon, Collector, Model Collectorate of Customs (expor
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
E-banking maintains upward growth momentum: DG SBP

E-banking maintains upward growth momentum: DG SBP

Deputy Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Ashraf Mahmood Wathra said on Thursday that e-banking provides a great opportunity for safe, faster, and efficient provision of financial services to the unbanked segments of the society.
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Drive against dengue virus should be accelerated: secretary livestock

Drive against dengue virus should be accelerated: secretary livestock

Secretary Livestock Irfan Elahi has directed Emergency Response Committee Aziz Bhatti Town that in view of changing weather conditions the drive against dengue virus should be accelerated in the town and measures should be taken for immediate disposal of
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Pending Rs 60 billion refunds creating liquidity crunch: PRGMEA

Pending Rs 60 billion refunds creating liquidity crunch: PRGMEA

Reiterating its demand of withdrawal of 2 percent sales tax on export-oriented industry, the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) pointed out that even today outstanding refunds of Rs 60 billion are pending before d
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PMI to organise International Project Management moot

PMI to organise International Project Management moot

The third annual Project Management Conference will be held in Lahore from 27-28th April. This conference is being organised by the Lahore chapter of Project Management Institute (PMI). PMI is the largest professional organisation for project managers wit
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
CAPG holds condolence reference for Shamshad Begum

CAPG holds condolence reference for Shamshad Begum

A condolence meeting of the Cultural Association of Pakistan Graduates (CAPG) for Shamshad Begum was held under the chair of Senator S.M. Zafar, patron-in-chief of the association. Association Secretary-General Jamil Gishkori presented a condolence resolu
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Stagnant agriculture share in GDP termed an outcome of malpractices

Stagnant agriculture share in GDP termed an outcome of malpractices

Low productivity and stagnant share of agriculture in the national GDP is an outcome of misgoverning, substandard inputs and malpractices in fertiliser, seeds, pesticide sector, limiting storage capacity, poor post-harvest management and marketing issues
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
NAB apprehends impersonator

NAB apprehends impersonator

On a tip-off from an electricity bill defaulter, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) caught an impersonator, pretending to be a NAB Employee, red-handed while bargaining with an electricity bill defaulter. The accused namely Shehreyar, an Assistant Line
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Energy sector: PIAF for slashing PSDP to overcome circular debt

Energy sector: PIAF for slashing PSDP to overcome circular debt

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has called for a drastic cut in Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) to overcome energy sector circular debt that has crossed the staggering figure of Rs 870 billion.
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Election fever yet to grip Lahore

Election fever yet to grip Lahore

With only 14 days left in 2013 General Elections, no traditional fervour and enthusiasm is seen so far with regard to election campaign from any major political party in Lahore which is Pakistan's second biggest and the capital of the most populous provin
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Elahi promises special measures for minorities

Elahi promises special measures for minorities

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) senior leader Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said that right of dual vote to minorities, return of educational institutions, renovation of churches and provision of record development funds were PML's historical works. "For bri
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
'Wheat procurement target will be achieved'

'Wheat procurement target will be achieved'

Divisional Commissioner (DC) Mushtaq Ahmad Anjum said that the target of purchase of 495,900 tonne wheat would be achieved in Faisalabad Division for which necessary arrangements have been made to keep the wheat procurement process transparent. He said th
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Malik, Kaira still retaining security squads

Malik, Kaira still retaining security squads

In spite of the passage of 40 days after the constitutional term of the National Assembly ended former Interior Minister Rehman Malik and former Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira are enjoying government security squads at the expense of Pakistan's ta
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
MNCs submit new taxation structure on cigarettes

MNCs submit new taxation structure on cigarettes

Multinational cigarette manufacturing companies on Thursday submitted new taxation structure on cigarettes to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) without any price increase on cigarettes, which is totally against the FBR proposal to merge existing three sl
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
The human cost of factories built on the cheap in Bangladesh

The human cost of factories built on the cheap in Bangladesh

Rashida Begum worked in a garment factory in Bangladesh until it collapsed on top of her this week with "a bang like a bomb blast." "I tried to hide under the sewing machine and I don't know how I got out of the building," she said from hospital. Many of
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Untargeted subsidies

Untargeted subsidies

There is no denying that the main implication of fiscal imbalance for monetary policy is excessive borrowings from the banking system, including the SBP. According to a SBP report, during 1st July-29th March, FY13, government borrowed Rs 853 billion (on c
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Combating financing of terrorism - I

Combating financing of terrorism - I

"Pakistan has taken steps towards improving its AML/CFT regime, including by issuing an SRO to increase the maximum monetary sanction for non-compliance with S/RES/1267. However, despite Pakistan's high-level political commitment to work with the FATF and
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
The measles menace

The measles menace

Punjab is observing 'Stop Measles Week' as part of an extensive awareness campaign against the disease that has claimed about 40 (unofficial figure is over 50) children's lives since its outbreak in the province last January. Before that, as quoted by the
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Economic morass

Economic morass

Advisor Finance Dr Shahid Amjad, on his return from Washington where he attended the World Bank/International Monetary Fund annual spring meeting, revealed in a press conference that Pakistan's economic team had reached an understanding with the Fund for
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Two cops, two militants killed in Karak clash

Two cops, two militants killed in Karak clash

Four persons including two militants and two policemen were killed in exchange of fire when miscreants attacked police here on Thursday. The three remaining attackers were arrested. According to details, militants ambushed a police party that was on routi
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Olper's unveils new packaging formats

Olper's unveils new packaging formats

Engro Foods' flagship brand Olper's unveiled new and innovative packaging formats using holographic technology to create a 3D simulation at a local shopping mall, here on Thursday. The new packagings were unveiled by Olper's Brand Ambassador Marina Khan.
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PPP delegation calls on caretaker chief minister

PPP delegation calls on caretaker chief minister

Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh former Justice Zahid Kurban Alavi has said that forthcoming general elections would be held on time and all the necessary measures including fool proof security arrangements were being made in this connection. This he said w
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
German envoy visits KSE

German envoy visits KSE

Dr Cyrill Jean Nunn, Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan along with Mission Head and Consul General (Karachi) has visited Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Thursday and also ringed the bell to formally start the trading at the exchange. On
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Samba Bank Limited appoints new Chairman and Board of Directors

Samba Bank Limited appoints new Chairman and Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Samba Bank Limited (SBL), in its recently held meeting, announced the appointment of Dr Shujaat Nadeem as the new Chairman of the Board of SBL. Dr Shujaat Nadeem has been a nominee director of Samba Financial Group (SFG), Kingdom
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Petition referred

Petition referred

Justice Nasir Saeed Sheikh of the Lahore High Court here on Thursday referred a petition seeking review of Bhagat Singh case to another judge hearing the identical petition seeking review of the case of Ghazi Ilam Din Shaheed. The judge referred the petit
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
If gas not restored: FMPAC warns of urea import

If gas not restored: FMPAC warns of urea import

Fertiliser Manufacturers Pakistan Advisory Council (FMPAC) has warned if full and uninterrupted gas supply to all domestic Fertiliser Plants; especially the SNGPL based four plants that faced more than 300 days of gas curtailment in year 2012 is not resto
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
LHC seeks reply against Rs 961 million unlawful payments by PID

LHC seeks reply against Rs 961 million unlawful payments by PID

The Lahore High Court sought reply from authorities concerned again despite issuing notice to Transparency International Pakistan in a petition against unlawful payments of Rs 961 million issued by Press Information Department (PID). The court issued orde
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PML-N activist among 6 killed in Karachi

PML-N activist among 6 killed in Karachi

As many as six persons including activist of a PML-N were killed in different areas of city here on Thursday, police and rescue sources said. According to the details, an activist of Pakistan Muslim League-N was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Model C
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
France, China sign deals on aviation, nuclear waste

France, China sign deals on aviation, nuclear waste

China and France signed deals in aviation, nuclear energy and other sectors on Thursday after French President Francois Hollande and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held talks focused on economic issues. The deals included one for China to purchase 60
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
France, China sign deals on aviation, nuclear waste

France, China sign deals on aviation, nuclear waste

China and France signed deals in aviation, nuclear energy and other sectors on Thursday after French President Francois Hollande and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held talks focused on economic issues. The deals included one for China to purchase 60
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
France, China sign deals on aviation, nuclear waste

France, China sign deals on aviation, nuclear waste

China and France signed deals in aviation, nuclear energy and other sectors on Thursday after French President Francois Hollande and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held talks focused on economic issues. The deals included one for China to purchase 60
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Nearly 50 killed in Iraq violence

Nearly 50 killed in Iraq violence

At least 15 policemen and 31 Sunni Islamist militants were killed in clashes on Thursday in the northern city of Mosul, sources said, on the third day of the most widespread violence in Iraq since US troops withdrew in December 2011. Gunmen attacked Mosul
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Nearly 50 killed in Iraq violence

Nearly 50 killed in Iraq violence

At least 15 policemen and 31 Sunni Islamist militants were killed in clashes on Thursday in the northern city of Mosul, sources said, on the third day of the most widespread violence in Iraq since US troops withdrew in December 2011. Gunmen attacked Mosul
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
British Muslim trio jailed

British Muslim trio jailed

Three British Muslims including a convert to Islam were jailed on Thursday for travelling to Pakistan for terror training. White Muslim convert Richard Dart, a 30-year-old former security guard for the BBC, was sentenced to six years' imprisonment at the
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Nato says war against Afghan Taliban being won

Nato says war against Afghan Taliban being won

Nato insisted Thursday that the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan is being won, despite reports by other organisations of a sharp upsurge in insurgent attacks this year. US General Joseph Dunford, head of the Nato-led International Security Assistanc
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Nato says war against Afghan Taliban being won

Nato says war against Afghan Taliban being won

Nato insisted Thursday that the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan is being won, despite reports by other organisations of a sharp upsurge in insurgent attacks this year. US General Joseph Dunford, head of the Nato-led International Security Assistanc
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (April 25, 2013) and the forecast for Friday (April 26, 2013).

Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
25 days of April 2013: ST collection on imports down 2.03 percent

25 days of April 2013: ST collection on imports down 2.03 percent

Sales tax collection on imports has shown a decrease of 2.03 percent during first 25 days of April 2013 as net collection stood at Rs 27,935.09 million against Rs 28,512.76 million in corresponding period last fiscal year. Sources told Business Recorde
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
25 days of April 2013: ST collection on imports down 2.03 percent

25 days of April 2013: ST collection on imports down 2.03 percent

Sales tax collection on imports has shown a decrease of 2.03 percent during first 25 days of April 2013 as net collection stood at Rs 27,935.09 million against Rs 28,512.76 million in corresponding period last fiscal year. Sources told Business Recorde
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
25 days of April 2013: ST collection on imports down 2.03 percent

25 days of April 2013: ST collection on imports down 2.03 percent

Sales tax collection on imports has shown a decrease of 2.03 percent during first 25 days of April 2013 as net collection stood at Rs 27,935.09 million against Rs 28,512.76 million in corresponding period last fiscal year. Sources told Business Recorde
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (April 25, 2013).

Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
New $5.5 billion plan aims to rid world of polio by 2018

New $5.5 billion plan aims to rid world of polio by 2018

Health groups said on Thursday they could rid the world of polio by 2018 with a $5.5 billion vaccination and monitoring plan to stop the disease taking hold once more now there are only a handful of cases world-wide. Experts say the plan offers the best c
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (April 25, 2013) and for Friday (April 26, 2013).
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
New $5.5 billion plan aims to rid world of polio by 2018

New $5.5 billion plan aims to rid world of polio by 2018

Health groups said on Thursday they could rid the world of polio by 2018 with a $5.5 billion vaccination and monitoring plan to stop the disease taking hold once more now there are only a handful of cases world-wide. Experts say the plan offers the best c
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (April 25, 2013).

Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Hajj scam: Gilani exempted from making personal appearance

Hajj scam: Gilani exempted from making personal appearance

The Supreme Court on Thursday exempted the former Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani from making personal appearance before the court in a multibillion rupee Hajj corruption case. A three-member bench of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resume
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Hajj scam: Gilani exempted from making personal appearance

Hajj scam: Gilani exempted from making personal appearance

The Supreme Court on Thursday exempted the former Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani from making personal appearance before the court in a multibillion rupee Hajj corruption case. A three-member bench of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resume
Published 26 Apr, 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 (April 25, 2013).

Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
TCP awards 80,000 metric tons urea import tender

TCP awards 80,000 metric tons urea import tender

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), in response to its tender opened on Wednesday, has awarded contract for import of 80,000 metric tons of urea to the lowest bidder M/s Helm Dungemittel, GMBH at $374.73 per metric ton C&F, says a press release.
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (April 25, 2013).

Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
TCP awards 80,000 metric tons urea import tender

TCP awards 80,000 metric tons urea import tender

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), in response to its tender opened on Wednesday, has awarded contract for import of 80,000 metric tons of urea to the lowest bidder M/s Helm Dungemittel, GMBH at $374.73 per metric ton C&F, says a press release.
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (April 25, 2013).

Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
TCP awards 80,000 metric tons urea import tender

TCP awards 80,000 metric tons urea import tender

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), in response to its tender opened on Wednesday, has awarded contract for import of 80,000 metric tons of urea to the lowest bidder M/s Helm Dungemittel, GMBH at $374.73 per metric ton C&F, says a press release.
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Forex reserves up by $248 million

Forex reserves up by $248 million

The country''s liquid foreign exchange reserves witnessed an increase of $248 million during the last week. The State Bank of Pakistan on Thursday revealed that the country''s total reserves (including SBP and banks) surged to $11.938 billion as on April
Published 26 Apr, 2013 12:00am
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