News Archives for Print - 2013-08-01

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Sri Lankan shares slipped to near one-week low on Wednesday as foreign investors sold in diversified stocks such as market heavy weight John Keells Holdings. The main share index ended down 0.3 percent, or 18.26 points, at 6,037.22, its lowest close since

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

European shares kept buoyant by data, earnings

European equities rose on Wednesday, kept buoyant by robust data out of the United States and Europe as well as strong earnings releases from major companies. The FTSEurofirst 300 closed up 0.2 percent at 1,208.17 points, with drinks group AB Inbev leadin

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

India's NSE index falls

India's NSE index edged down on Wednesday to its lowest close in a month as lenders extended recent declines on uncertainty about how long the central bank will maintain its measures to defend the rupee by raising short-term interest rates. The broader NS

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Saudi bourse rises to near 16-month high; other markets mixed

Saudi Arabia's bourse rose to a near 16-month high on Wednesday, close to last year's peak, as investors bought shares in companies that they believed would profit from increased consumer spending during Ramazan. The index climbed 0.7 percent to its highe

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Treasuries little changed

Prices for US Treasuries were little changed on Tuesday as caution ruled the market a day ahead of a policy statement from the Federal Reserve that is expected to provide indications of when the Fed will begin to scroll back on its stimulus, as well as th

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Treasuries little changed

Prices for US Treasuries were little changed on Tuesday as caution ruled the market a day ahead of a policy statement from the Federal Reserve that is expected to provide indications of when the Fed will begin to scroll back on its stimulus, as well as th

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

South Korean shares down

South Korean shares fell 0.2 percent in volatile trade on Wednesday amid caution before a US Federal Reserve policy statement and US GDP data, though foreign investor buying offered some support. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed down a

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Taiwan stocks fall

Taiwan stocks fell 0.2 percent on Wednesday, weighed by smartphone maker HTC that forecast third-quarter revenue far worse than expected and underscoring deepening troubles with little prospect of an immediate turnaround. The main TAIEX index had dropped

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Dow and S&P flat; potash shares sink

The Dow and the S&P 500 finished nearly flat on Tuesday, helped by gains in technology shares and Pfizer, while potash shares were the day's big losers. The tech sector index rose 0.7 percent, leading the S&P 500's advance. Shares of Facebook jumped 6.2 p

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Wednesday's early afternoon trade: Wall Street cuts data-driven gains

US stocks held slim gains on Wednesday, pulling back from session highs after stronger-than-expected data on jobs and the economy, as investors waited for a Federal Reserve statement that could spell out the US central bank's stimulus plans for the coming

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Tokyo stocks slip

Tokyo stocks closed down 1.45 percent on profit-taking Wednesday after the previous day's gains, with the latest batch of corporate earnings figures failing to stoke buying interest. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index, which rose 1.53 percent on Tuesday after

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Hong Kong shares slip, China up

Hong Kong shares slipped 0.32 percent on Wednesday as traders awaited the conclusion of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting, looking for clues about the future of its stimulus programme. The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 70.30 points to 21,883.66 on

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Australian shares up

Australian shares pared some earlier gains to inch up 0.1 percent on Wednesday, underpinned by yield plays in banks, but miners fell as investors cut exposure ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision and data that could raise questions on global dem

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

US economy finds momentum in second quarter, eyes further gains

US economic growth unexpectedly accelerated in the second quarter, laying a firmer foundation for the rest of the year that could bring the Federal Reserve a step closer to cutting back its monetary stimulus. Gross domestic product grew at a 1.7 percent a

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

EADS changes name to Airbus, raises jet order goal

EADS will combine its defence and space units and take the name of its flagship brand Airbus, adopting a similar structure and style to arch-rival Boeing as it targets higher profits. Nine months after abandoning attempts to merge with UK arms firm BAE Sy

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Facebook tops IPO price for first time since IPO

Social networking giant Facebook Wednesday breached its 2012 IPO price of $38 a share for the first time since the company's May 2012 initial public offering. Facebook got as high as $38.31 Wednesday shortly after the market opened, before retreating. Sha

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Facebook tops IPO price for first time since IPO

Social networking giant Facebook Wednesday breached its 2012 IPO price of $38 a share for the first time since the company's May 2012 initial public offering. Facebook got as high as $38.31 Wednesday shortly after the market opened, before retreating. Sha

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Beijing offers growth assurance in its economic balancing act

China's authorities, mindful of the risk of a sharp economic slowdown that could derail their reform efforts, sent their clearest signal yet that they will safeguard growth and tweak policy when necessary. The message from a meeting of China's top decisio

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

First fall in eurozone unemployment points to muted recovery

The number of people out of a job in the euro zone has fallen for the first time in more than two years, the latest sign the bloc may make a muted recovery from recession later this year. Falling spending in June by shoppers in Germany, France and Spain,

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

HSBC bank says Comey resigns from board to head FBI

Global banking giant HSBC said Wednesday that non-executive director James Comey has stepped down from the board after his confirmation as director of the FBI. The US Senate had on Monday confirmed President Barack Obama's pick to head the FBI at a time o

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Ackman's Pershing Square unveils stake in Air Products

Hedge fund manager William Ackman unveiled his biggest bet ever on Wednesday, announcing a $2.2 billion play on Air Products & Chemicals Inc, but shed no light on how the billionaire trader kept the position secret for the past two months. The activist in

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Ackman's Pershing Square unveils stake in Air Products

Hedge fund manager William Ackman unveiled his biggest bet ever on Wednesday, announcing a $2.2 billion play on Air Products & Chemicals Inc, but shed no light on how the billionaire trader kept the position secret for the past two months. The activist in

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Luxembourg faulted for not helping find tax cheats

The global forum charged with cracking down on tax havens said Wednesday it found that Luxembourg was not fully meeting international standards in helping other countries seeking to find tax cheats. The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Informa

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Siemens changes CEO in bid for rosier future

German engineering giant Siemens replaced its chief executive Wednesday in a drive to bring the conglomerate back on track after a profit warning sparked the ejection of his predecessor. The company said chief financial officer Joe Kaeser, 56, had been un

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

South Africa's unemployment nears 26 percent

Almost 26 percent of the South African workforce is now out of work, according to official data released Tuesday, which showed a worsening of the country's already dire labour problems. The unemployment rate in the second quarter rose to 25.6 percent, fro

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Canada's GDP rises, second quarter looks soft

The Canadian economy grew by 0.2 percent in May from April, according to Statistics Canada data on Wednesday, below forecasts and dampening expectations for the second quarter. The fifth consecutive monthly increase beat the 0.1 percent rate registered in

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Swiss economy to gather momentum into 2014

Construction sector and a calmer economic environment in Europe will help the Swiss economy will gather momentum as it heads into 2014, a leading indicator suggested on Wednesday, The reading, which has been improving since March, contrasts with recent co

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

BP, Total join Adriatic gas pipeline project: statement

Oil groups BP and Total and two other energy firms have taken stakes in a consortium which will build a trans-Adriatic gas pipeline seen as key to help Europe reduce its dependence on Russia. The so-called Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) consortium announce

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Japanese Prime Minister seen keeping to sales tax schedule in crucial reform

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is on course to raise Japan's sales tax as scheduled in a crucial step toward fixing the nation's tattered finances, despite calls in his government to water down the increase, senior coalition officials said on Wednesday.

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Vietnamese coffee premiums rise as farmers hold back stocks

Premiums of Vietnamese coffee to London futures prices rose on Tuesday as farmers held back stocks in the hope that global prices would climb, traders said. Premiums for robusta grade 2, 5 percent black and broken beans increased to $80 to $100 a tonne to

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Indian sugar futures edge higher

Indian sugar futures edged higher, extending gains for a second day due to an improvement in spot demand, but forecast of surplus production and higher stocks kept a lid on gains. The key August contract on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Taiwan buys US wheat

The Taiwan Flour Millers' Association has bought 97,200 tonnes of milling wheat to be sourced from the United States in a tender for the same volume which closed on Tuesday, European traders said. The tender had sought shipment of 53,300 tonnes from Augus

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Grain market closed

According to the Wholesale Grain Merchant Group release, local commodity and Oilseeds Markets were closed on Wednesday on account of death anniversary of Hazrat Ali (R.A.).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Spot rate falls amid cautious buying by mills

Official spot rate was down on the cotton market on Wednesday amid cautious buying by mills and spinners, dealers said. The official spot rate drifted lower by Rs 50 to Rs 6,450, they said. In the ready business, around 11,000 bales of cotton changed hand

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 200,794 tonnes of cargo comprising 168,547 tonnes of import cargo and 32,247 tonnes of export cargo including 4,124 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Wednesday. The total import cargo of 1

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

EU wheat futures higher due to crop uncertainty

European wheat futures edged higher on Wednesday due to uncertainty about harvest results and brisk demand on export markets and in step with a rise in the US market. Paris prices were still close to contract lows struck on Monday as the prospect for larg

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Corn export premiums higher at US Gulf Coast

Corn export premiums at the US Gulf Coast were steady to higher on Tuesday, supported by rising basis bids in the CIF barge market and moderate demand from regular importers for new-crop shipments, traders said. Export loading capacity was getting tight f

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

US Midwest corn and soya bids higher

Corn and soyabean spot basis bids were steady to sharply higher around the US Midwest on Tuesday, with the basis rising for the second straight day after farmer sales of the commodities ground to a halt in the wake of last week's record declines in bids,

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

US Midwest corn and soya bids higher

Corn and soyabean spot basis bids were steady to sharply higher around the US Midwest on Tuesday, with the basis rising for the second straight day after farmer sales of the commodities ground to a halt in the wake of last week's record declines in bids,

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Bangladesh tea prices rise

Tea prices in Bangladesh rose at a weekly auction on Tuesday, snapping a three-week losing streak, on an improvement in demand from local buyers, brokers said. The average price of Bangladeshi tea was 239.09 taka ($3.1) per kg against 234.23 taka in the p

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Afroze Textiles

About us: Over three decades ago we emerged. And then started to grow - gaining more strength, yielding more output, inspiring more lives - until we reached the top in our field. Yet, even at this stage, the nature of growth continues to stimulate our gen

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Gul Ahmed - The name of quality, innovation and reliability

Company Overview The story of textiles in the subcontinent is the story of Gul Ahmed. The group began trading in textiles in the early 1900s. The group entered in the field of manufacturing with the establishment of today's iconic name of Gul Ahmed

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Aaj TV - Thursday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

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 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

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 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

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 Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Imran faces contempt proceedings

Chief Justice Iftikhar Chau-dhry on Wed-nesday issued contempt notice to Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan for August 02 to explain why contempt of court proceeding should not be initiated against him over his remarks about judiciary's role in t

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Equities move both ways on LSE

Equities moved both the ways and finally closed in minus column at the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) amid descending transaction volume on Wednesday. The LSE-25 index declined by 03.08 points and was closed at 5044.93 points against 5048.01 points of Tuesda

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Fed offers no hint of stimulus pullback

The US Federal Reserve said on Wednesday the economy continues to recover but is still in need of support, offering no indication that a reduction in the pace of its bond-buying stimulus program is imminent. For now, the Fed will keep on buying $85 billio

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

THE RUPEE: gap narrows

The gap between interbank and open market rates narrowed on Wednesday as the government intervened to arrest the fall of the rupee versus the dollar, dealers said. On Monday, the rupee was at Rs 103.00 in relation to the dollar, now it is available at Rs

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Fed offers no hint of stimulus pullback

The US Federal Reserve said on Wednesday the economy continues to recover but is still in need of support, offering no indication that a reduction in the pace of its bond-buying stimulus program is imminent. For now, the Fed will keep on buying $85 billio

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

THE RUPEE: gap narrows

The gap between interbank and open market rates narrowed on Wednesday as the government intervened to arrest the fall of the rupee versus the dollar, dealers said. On Monday, the rupee was at Rs 103.00 in relation to the dollar, now it is available at Rs

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

CEC Fakhruddin resigns

Fakhruddin G Ebrahim, Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan, on Wednesday resigned from his post. In his resignation which he addressed to President Asif Ali Zardari, he said he had done his job to hold elections and it was time for the new Parliament t

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

CEC Fakhruddin resigns

Fakhruddin G Ebrahim, Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan, on Wednesday resigned from his post. In his resignation which he addressed to President Asif Ali Zardari, he said he had done his job to hold elections and it was time for the new Parliament t

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

POL prices increased up to Rs 4.99 per litre

The government on Wednesday increased the prices of petroleum products ranging from Rs 2.73 to Rs 4.99 per litre, which was notified by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), effective from August 1 (Thursday). The regulatory body had sent a summary

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

POL prices increased up to Rs 4.99 per litre

The government on Wednesday increased the prices of petroleum products ranging from Rs 2.73 to Rs 4.99 per litre, which was notified by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), effective from August 1 (Thursday). The regulatory body had sent a summary

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

POL prices increased up to Rs 4.99 per litre

The government on Wednesday increased the prices of petroleum products ranging from Rs 2.73 to Rs 4.99 per litre, which was notified by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), effective from August 1 (Thursday). The regulatory body had sent a summary

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Equities move both ways on LSE

Equities moved both the ways and finally closed in minus column at the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) amid descending transaction volume on Wednesday. The LSE-25 index declined by 03.08 points and was closed at 5044.93 points against 5048.01 points of Tuesda

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Public announcement: SECP tells acquirers to follow Listed Companies Ordinance

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the acquirers to strictly follow the Listed Companies (Substantial Acquisition of Voting Shares and Takeovers) Ordinance 2002 for publication of announcements for better awareness of t

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Government borrowing stocks reach Rs 5.5 trillion mark

The stocks of federal government's borrowing for budgetary support have reached all-time high level of Rs 5.56 trillion, up by 37 percent, as on June 30, 2013 mainly due to slow foreign inflows and shortfall in revenue. Economists said slow foreign inflow

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Three Eid holidays announced

Federal government on Wednesday announced Eid holidays from August 8 to 10, Aaj news reported. According to the channel, a notification in this regard was issued by the government.

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Three Eid holidays announced

Federal government on Wednesday announced Eid holidays from August 8 to 10, Aaj news reported. According to the channel, a notification in this regard was issued by the government.

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Sindh flour mills go on strike

Sindh Flour Mills Association went on strike from Wednesday against highly "objectionable" role of Commissioner Karachi, Aaj news reported. Association''s Sindh chapter Chairman said the association could not sell flour at Rs 35 per kg. Accusing co

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Sindh flour mills go on strike

Sindh Flour Mills Association went on strike from Wednesday against highly "objectionable" role of Commissioner Karachi, Aaj news reported. Association's Sindh chapter Chairman said the association could not sell flour at Rs 35 per kg. Accusing com

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Sindh flour mills go on strike

Sindh Flour Mills Association went on strike from Wednesday against highly "objectionable" role of Commissioner Karachi, Aaj news reported. Association's Sindh chapter Chairman said the association could not sell flour at Rs 35 per kg. Accusing com

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Public announcement: SECP tells acquirers to follow Listed Companies Ordinance

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the acquirers to strictly follow the Listed Companies (Substantial Acquisition of Voting Shares and Takeovers) Ordinance 2002 for publication of announcements for better awareness of t

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Public announcement: SECP tells acquirers to follow Listed Companies Ordinance

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the acquirers to strictly follow the Listed Companies (Substantial Acquisition of Voting Shares and Takeovers) Ordinance 2002 for publication of announcements for better awareness of t

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Bulls dominate ISE

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday 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 22.66 points as the ISE T

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 17	280.67
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 17	280.47
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 17	142.81
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 17	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 17	1.32
Euro to USD / Apr 17	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 16	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 16	5,275.70
Nasdaq / Apr 16	16,307.16
Dow Jones / Apr 16	39,669.39
India Sensex / Apr 17	77,621.26
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 17	34,285.53
Hang Seng / Apr 17	21,352.47
FTSE 100 / Apr 17	8,207.23
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 17	21,240.89
France CAC40 / Apr 17	7,290.96

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 16	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 16	298,353
Petrol/Litre / Apr 17	254.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 17	63.25
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 17	3,331.95
Diesel/Litre / Apr 17	258.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 17	66.66

Stock	Price
Ghazi Fabrics / Apr 17 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	8.36 ▲ 1 (13.59%)
UDL International / Apr 17 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	8.52 ▲ 1 (13.3%)
Escorts Bank / Apr 17 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.84 ▲ 0.76 (12.5%)
Chakwal Spinning / Apr 17 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	57.93 ▲ 5.27 (10.01%)
United Brands / Apr 17 United Brands Limited(UBDL)	23.18 ▲ 2.11 (10.01%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 17 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	244.59 ▲ 22.24 (10%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Apr 17 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	21.89 ▲ 1.99 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 17 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	1,928.97 ▲ 175.36 (10%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 17 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	13.97 ▲ 1.27 (10%)
Bolan Casting / Apr 17 Bolan Castings Limited(BCL)	104.06 ▲ 9.46 (10%)

Stock	Price
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 17 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	1.07 ▼ -0.31 (-22.46%)
Gulshan Sp. / Apr 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.48 ▼ -0.46 (-11.68%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Apr 17 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	56.69 ▼ -6.29 (-9.99%)
Int. Knit. / Apr 17 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	14.84 ▼ -1.56 (-9.51%)
Jubilee Gen. Ins. / Apr 17 Jubilee General Insurance Limited(JGICL)	49.52 ▼ -4.7 (-8.67%)
Bawany Air Products / Apr 17 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	32.39 ▼ -2.92 (-8.27%)
Asim Textile / Apr 17 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	13.40 ▼ -1.2 (-8.22%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Apr 17 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	8.85 ▼ -0.6 (-6.35%)
Sanghar Sugar / Apr 17 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	50.83 ▼ -3.24 (-5.99%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Apr 17 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	340.04 ▼ -19.97 (-5.55%)

Stock	Volume
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 17 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	23,794,610 ▲ 3.81
B.O.Punjab / Apr 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	23,321,095 ▲ 0.15
Cnergyico PK / Apr 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	17,945,036 ▲ 0.02
Fauji Cement / Apr 17 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	16,949,781 ▲ 1.19
National Bank / Apr 17 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	16,604,549 ▲ 4.2
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	14,865,718 ▲ 0
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Apr 17 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	14,613,210 ▲ 0.21
Sui South Gas / Apr 17 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	11,876,679 ▲ 1.06
Hascol Petrol / Apr 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	10,975,030 ▲ 0.09
United BankXD / Apr 17 United Bank Limited(UBL)	10,968,701 ▲ 16.02

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