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Print - 2013-06-28
Agri concerns

Agri concerns

It is a matter of great concern that the kharif crops of rice and cotton were adversely affected due to heavy rains and localised flooding in FY2012-13. Therefore, the overall growth in major crops during the fiscal year has remained significantly lower t
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Qatar's new emir faces tough balancing act

Qatar's new emir faces tough balancing act

Having become Qatar's new emir in an unprecedented power transfer in the Gulf region, Tamim bin Hamad faces a tough political balancing act, analysts say, as his small emirate seeks to continue its rise as a regional heavyweight. Although Tamim's take-ove
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Finance Bill 2013: Meaningful suggestions

Finance Bill 2013: Meaningful suggestions

Senate Standing Committee on Finance sent a number of meaningful, though unbinding, recommendations to the National Assembly on 21st June, 2013. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar ignored all of them while making the concluding speech on the budget on 23rd June 2
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Hard to escape terrorism

Hard to escape terrorism

The murderous bomb attack on Justice Maqbool Baqar's security escort in Karachi on Wednesday, is indeed very distressing; but it's not the first of its kind nor, fearfully, the last one. Going by the phenomenal rise in the incidence of terrorism and the e
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Still a long way to go

Still a long way to go

Those who had believed that negotiations for another programme with the IMF would be easy and on Pakistan's terms need to have second thoughts. According to a report in a reputed newspaper (Dawn) on 26th June, talks with the visiting IMF Mission, headed b
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
US to suspend trade benefits for Bangladesh

US to suspend trade benefits for Bangladesh

President Barack Obama is expected to announce on Thursday that the United States is suspending US trade benefits for Bangladesh after two tragedies in the past year in the country''s garment sector that have cost more than 1,200 lives, a congressional so
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (June 27, 2013) and the forecast for Friday (June 28, 2013).

Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
US to suspend trade benefits for Bangladesh

US to suspend trade benefits for Bangladesh

President Barack Obama is expected to announce on Thursday that the United States is suspending US trade benefits for Bangladesh after two tragedies in the past year in the country's garment sector that have cost more than 1,200 lives, a congressional sou
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (June 27, 2013).

Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
US to suspend trade benefits for Bangladesh

US to suspend trade benefits for Bangladesh

President Barack Obama is expected to announce on Thursday that the United States is suspending US trade benefits for Bangladesh after two tragedies in the past year in the country's garment sector that have cost more than 1,200 lives, a congressional sou
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (June 27, 2013).

Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Deals on banks and budget lift mood for EU summit

Deals on banks and budget lift mood for EU summit

European officials struck two significant deals on banking resolution and their long-term budget in last-ditch negotiations early on Thursday, giving EU leaders a much needed lift before a summit on youth unemployment and growth. After seven hours of talk
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (June 27, 2013).

Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Deals on banks and budget lift mood for EU summit

Deals on banks and budget lift mood for EU summit

European officials struck two significant deals on banking resolution and their long-term budget in last-ditch negotiations early on Thursday, giving EU leaders a much needed lift before a summit on youth unemployment and growth. After seven hours of talk
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (June 27, 2013) and for Friday (June 28, 2013).
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Deals on banks and budget lift mood for EU summit

Deals on banks and budget lift mood for EU summit

European officials struck two significant deals on banking resolution and their long-term budget in last-ditch negotiations early on Thursday, giving EU leaders a much needed lift before a summit on youth unemployment and growth. After seven hours of talk
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (June 27, 2013).

Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Deals on banks and budget lift mood for EU summit

Deals on banks and budget lift mood for EU summit

European officials struck two significant deals on banking resolution and their long-term budget in last-ditch negotiations early on Thursday, giving EU leaders a much needed lift before a summit on youth unemployment and growth. After seven hours of talk
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Citi leads challenge to Big Five in commodities trading

Citi leads challenge to Big Five in commodities trading

An exclusive club of banks that has long dominated commodities trading is opening up as some big players shrink, allowing rivals to expand their trading teams in anticipation of better profits when the global economy picks ups. Higher costs due to tighter
Published 28 Jun, 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 (June 27, 2013).

Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Citi leads challenge to Big Five in commodities trading

Citi leads challenge to Big Five in commodities trading

An exclusive club of banks that has long dominated commodities trading is opening up as some big players shrink, allowing rivals to expand their trading teams in anticipation of better profits when the global economy picks ups. Higher costs due to tighter
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 27, 2013).

Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Citi leads challenge to Big Five in commodities trading

Citi leads challenge to Big Five in commodities trading

An exclusive club of banks that has long dominated commodities trading is opening up as some big players shrink, allowing rivals to expand their trading teams in anticipation of better profits when the global economy picks ups. Higher costs due to tighter
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 27, 2013).

Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Collection of taxes: SBP field offices, NBP branches open till Sunday

Collection of taxes: SBP field offices, NBP branches open till Sunday

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Banking Services Corporation''''s field offices and authorised branches of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) will remain open for extended hours on 28th and 29th June, 2013 and till 12am (midnight) on 30th June, 2013 (Sunday
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Collection of taxes: SBP field offices, NBP branches open till Sunday

Collection of taxes: SBP field offices, NBP branches open till Sunday

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Banking Services Corporation''s field offices and authorised branches of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) will remain open for extended hours on 28th and 29th June, 2013 and till 12am (midnight) on 30th June, 2013 (Sunday)
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Collection of taxes: SBP field offices, NBP branches open till Sunday

Collection of taxes: SBP field offices, NBP branches open till Sunday

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Banking Services Corporation's field offices and authorised branches of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) will remain open for extended hours on 28th and 29th June, 2013 and till 12am (midnight) on 30th June, 2013 (Sunday) f
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: easier trend

THE RUPEE: easier trend

A downward trend witnessed again on the money market as the rupee failed to come out of vulnerability because of surge in dollar demand after sharp fall in gold prices, dealers said on Thursday. The rupee came under pressure against the dollar, losing six
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Collection of taxes: SBP field offices, NBP branches open till Sunday

Collection of taxes: SBP field offices, NBP branches open till Sunday

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Banking Services Corporation's field offices and authorised branches of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) will remain open for extended hours on 28th and 29th June, 2013 and till 12am (midnight) on 30th June, 2013 (Sunday) f
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: easier trend

THE RUPEE: easier trend

A downward trend witnessed again on the money market as the rupee failed to come out of vulnerability because of surge in dollar demand after sharp fall in gold prices, dealers said on Thursday. The rupee came under pressure against the dollar, losing six
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
PIJBC holding first-ever meeting tomorrow

PIJBC holding first-ever meeting tomorrow

Pak-India Joint Business Council (PIJBC) is holding its first-ever meeting on June 29, 2013 in Islamabad to discuss ways and means to promote trade relations between the two countries, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. The sources said,
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
PIJBC holding first-ever meeting tomorrow

PIJBC holding first-ever meeting tomorrow

Pak-India Joint Business Council (PIJBC) is holding its first-ever meeting on June 29, 2013 in Islamabad to discuss ways and means to promote trade relations between the two countries, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. The sources said,
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
PIJBC holding first-ever meeting tomorrow

PIJBC holding first-ever meeting tomorrow

Pak-India Joint Business Council (PIJBC) is holding its first-ever meeting on June 29, 2013 in Islamabad to discuss ways and means to promote trade relations between the two countries, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. The sources said,
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rules for collecting capacity tax finalised

Rules for collecting capacity tax finalised

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalised rules for collection of ''capacity tax'' from the beverages industry from July 1 this year. Sources told this correspondent on Thursday that the rules would be notified following vetting from the Law and Ju
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rules for collecting capacity tax finalised

Rules for collecting capacity tax finalised

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalised rules for collection of 'capacity tax' from the beverages industry from July 1 this year. Sources told this correspondent on Thursday that the rules would be notified following vetting from the Law and Just
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (June 27, 2013).

Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rules for collecting capacity tax finalised

Rules for collecting capacity tax finalised

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalised rules for collection of 'capacity tax' from the beverages industry from July 1 this year. Sources told this correspondent on Thursday that the rules would be notified following vetting from the Law and Just
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Filing WT statements made mandatory

Filing WT statements made mandatory

Finance Bill 2013 approved by National Assembly on Thursday made it mandatory for all taxpayers to file wealth statements along with income tax returns for Tax Year 2013 onwards. The amendments approved in the Finance Bill (2013) has specified that the fi
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Filing WT statements made mandatory

Filing WT statements made mandatory

Finance Bill 2013 approved by National Assembly on Thursday made it mandatory for all taxpayers to file wealth statements along with income tax returns for Tax Year 2013 onwards. The amendments approved in the Finance Bill (2013) has specified that the fi
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Filing WT statements made mandatory

Filing WT statements made mandatory

Finance Bill 2013 approved by National Assembly on Thursday made it mandatory for all taxpayers to file wealth statements along with income tax returns for Tax Year 2013 onwards. The amendments approved in the Finance Bill (2013) has specified that the fi
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Taxation measures given legal backing

Taxation measures given legal backing

The National Assembly has given legal cover to taxation measures for collecting Federal Excise Duty from June 13, 2013 on cigarettes, oilseeds/locally produced oils, all kinds of financial services and cars of 1800cc or above. The National Assembly here o
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Taxation measures given legal backing

Taxation measures given legal backing

The National Assembly has given legal cover to taxation measures for collecting Federal Excise Duty from June 13, 2013 on cigarettes, oilseeds/locally produced oils, all kinds of financial services and cars of 1800cc or above. The National Assembly here o
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Taxation measures given legal backing

Taxation measures given legal backing

The National Assembly has given legal cover to taxation measures for collecting Federal Excise Duty from June 13, 2013 on cigarettes, oilseeds/locally produced oils, all kinds of financial services and cars of 1800cc or above. The National Assembly here o
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
CNG stations: Supreme Court questions grant of licences

CNG stations: Supreme Court questions grant of licences

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to explain that under which law licences were granted for as many as 17 CNG stations in a three kilometres radius of Gujranwala. It also asked how a licence was issued to a CNG st
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
CNG stations: Supreme Court questions grant of licences

CNG stations: Supreme Court questions grant of licences

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to explain that under which law licences were granted for as many as 17 CNG stations in a three kilometres radius of Gujranwala. It also asked how a licence was issued to a CNG st
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
CNG stations: Supreme Court questions grant of licences

CNG stations: Supreme Court questions grant of licences

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to explain that under which law licences were granted for as many as 17 CNG stations in a three kilometres radius of Gujranwala. It also asked how a licence was issued to a CNG st
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Forex reserves up by $4.2 million

Forex reserves up by $4.2 million

The country''s total liquid foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.2 million during the last week. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), overall reserves including SBP and banks surged to $11.344 billion as on June 21, 2013 compared to $11.340 bill
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Forex reserves up by $4.2 million

Forex reserves up by $4.2 million

The country's total liquid foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.2 million during the last week. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), overall reserves including SBP and banks surged to $11.344 billion as on June 21, 2013 compared to $11.340 billi
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Forex reserves up by $4.2 million

Forex reserves up by $4.2 million

The country's total liquid foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.2 million during the last week. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), overall reserves including SBP and banks surged to $11.344 billion as on June 21, 2013 compared to $11.340 billi
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
$264 million IMF payment due today

$264 million IMF payment due today

The country is to pay some $264 million to International Monetary Fund today (Friday) on account of loan instalments. The payment included two instalments of Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and one payment of Extended Credit Facility (ECF). As per repayment sc
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
$264 million IMF payment due today

$264 million IMF payment due today

The country is to pay some $264 million to International Monetary Fund today (Friday) on account of loan instalments. The payment included two instalments of Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and one payment of Extended Credit Facility (ECF). As per repayment sc
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
$264 million IMF payment due today

$264 million IMF payment due today

The country is to pay some $264 million to International Monetary Fund today (Friday) on account of loan instalments. The payment included two instalments of Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and one payment of Extended Credit Facility (ECF). As per repayment sc
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
ISE losses 23.65 points

ISE losses 23.65 points

Bears prevailed at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Thursday. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 23.65 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,912.64 to 3,888.99 points. The overall turnover amounted to 2,000 shares as compared to previous volume of
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
ISE losses 23.65 points

ISE losses 23.65 points

Bears prevailed at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Thursday. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 23.65 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,912.64 to 3,888.99 points. The overall turnover amounted to 2,000 shares as compared to previous volume of
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
ECC moves to settle Rs 503 billion circular debt

ECC moves to settle Rs 503 billion circular debt

The Economic Co-ordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) has decided to settle the circular debt of Rs 503 billion subject to signing of MoUs by Independent Power Producers (IPPs) with NTDC/CPPA for conversion to coal by projects with a capacity of more
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
ECC moves to settle Rs 503 billion circular debt

ECC moves to settle Rs 503 billion circular debt

The Economic Co-ordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) has decided to settle the circular debt of Rs 503 billion subject to signing of MoUs by Independent Power Producers (IPPs) with NTDC/CPPA for conversion to coal by projects with a capacity of more
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
ECC moves to settle Rs 503 billion circular debt

ECC moves to settle Rs 503 billion circular debt

The Economic Co-ordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) has decided to settle the circular debt of Rs 503 billion subject to signing of MoUs by Independent Power Producers (IPPs) with NTDC/CPPA for conversion to coal by projects with a capacity of more
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
BRIndex30 rises by 65.06 points

BRIndex30 rises by 65.06 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 13,335.29. It touched an intraday high of 13,550.78 and an intraday low of 13,305.32 and closed at 13,400.35 which was 65.06 points or 0.49 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 93,740,300, which was 63.88 p
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
BRIndex30 rises by 65.06 points

BRIndex30 rises by 65.06 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 13,335.29. It touched an intraday high of 13,550.78 and an intraday low of 13,305.32 and closed at 13,400.35 which was 65.06 points or 0.49 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 93,740,300, which was 63.88 p
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Index gains 12.77 points

Index gains 12.77 points

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) Thursday witnessed volatile session but closed on positive note on the back of institutional buying. With a rise of only 12.77 points, the KSE-100 Index stood at 21,015.34 points against 21,002.57 points Wednesday. The local b
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Index gains 12.77 points

Index gains 12.77 points

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) Thursday witnessed volatile session but closed on positive note on the back of institutional buying. With a rise of only 12.77 points, the KSE-100 Index stood at 21,015.34 points against 21,002.57 points Wednesday. The local b
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Index gains 12.77 points

Index gains 12.77 points

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) Thursday witnessed volatile session but closed on positive note on the back of institutional buying. With a rise of only 12.77 points, the KSE-100 Index stood at 21,015.34 points against 21,002.57 points Wednesday. The local b
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
US expects more Taliban attacks despite peace talks

US expects more Taliban attacks despite peace talks

The United States said Thursday that it expected the Taliban to continue to mount attacks in Afghanistan even as the rebels hold peace talks from their new office in Qatar. Taliban gunmen and bombers using fake Nato identification attacked an entrance to
Published 28 Jun, 2013 12:00am
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