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Print - 2013-08-01
Government borrowing stocks reach Rs 5.5 trillion mark

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

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

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 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 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 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
Government given three weeks to appoint PIA chairman

Government given three weeks to appoint PIA chairman

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted three weeks to Federation to appoint a full-time Chairman of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Resuming the hearing of a suo motu case on irregularities in PIA, a three-member bench comprising Chief Justice Ifti
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Government given three weeks to appoint PIA chairman

Government given three weeks to appoint PIA chairman

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted three weeks to Federation to appoint a full-time Chairman of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Resuming the hearing of a suo motu case on irregularities in PIA, a three-member bench comprising Chief Justice Ifti
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Government given three weeks to appoint PIA chairman

Government given three weeks to appoint PIA chairman

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted three weeks to Federation to appoint a full-time Chairman of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Resuming the hearing of a suo motu case on irregularities in PIA, a three-member bench comprising Chief Justice Ifti
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (July 31, 2013) and the forecast for Thursday (August 01, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Bulls dominate ISE

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
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Bulls dominate ISE

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
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Equities move both ways on LSE

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

Cotton Spot Rates

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

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Equities move both ways on LSE

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
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

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
POL prices increased up to Rs 4.99 per litre

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

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

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

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

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
CEC Fakhruddin resigns

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
CEC Fakhruddin resigns

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
THE RUPEE: gap narrows

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

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 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

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
Fed offers no hint of stimulus pullback

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
Fed offers no hint of stimulus pullback

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
BRIndex30 down by 67.25 points

BRIndex30 down by 67.25 points

On Wed-nesday, BRIndex30 opened at 15,289.69. It touched an intraday high of 15,424.15 and an intraday low of 15,161.16 and closed at 15,222.44 which was -67.25 points or -0.44 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 90,515,500, which was 64.0
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
BRIndex30 down by 67.25 points

BRIndex30 down by 67.25 points

On Wed-nesday, BRIndex30 opened at 15,289.69. It touched an intraday high of 15,424.15 and an intraday low of 15,161.16 and closed at 15,222.44 which was -67.25 points or -0.44 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 90,515,500, which was 64.0
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (July 31, 2013).

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Index recoups losses

Index recoups losses

Follo-wing two bear-run sessions, recovery was seen at the floor of KSE on Wednesday due to institutional buying. The KSE-100 Index gained 27.97 points to close at 23,312.78 from 23,284.81 level Tuesday. The local bourse opened in green zone and slipped i
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Index recoups losses

Index recoups losses

Follo-wing two bear-run sessions, recovery was seen at the floor of KSE on Wednesday due to institutional buying. The KSE-100 Index gained 27.97 points to close at 23,312.78 from 23,284.81 level Tuesday. The local bourse opened in green zone and slipped i
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Index recoups losses

Index recoups losses

Follo-wing two bear-run sessions, recovery was seen at the floor of KSE on Wednesday due to institutional buying. The KSE-100 Index gained 27.97 points to close at 23,312.78 from 23,284.81 level Tuesday. The local bourse opened in green zone and slipped i
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Electricity tariff raised

Electricity tariff raised

The federal government has announced increase in power tariff of industrial and commercial consumers from August 1, 2013 (today) and domestic consumers from October 1, 2013. However, there will be no increase in power tariff of domestic consumers who use
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Electricity tariff raised

Electricity tariff raised

The federal government has announced increase in power tariff of industrial and commercial consumers from August 1, 2013 (today) and domestic consumers from October 1, 2013. However, there will be no increase in power tariff of domestic consumers who use
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Electricity tariff raised

Electricity tariff raised

The federal government has announced increase in power tariff of industrial and commercial consumers from August 1, 2013 (today) and domestic consumers from October 1, 2013. However, there will be no increase in power tariff of domestic consumers who use
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Budget surpluses not mandatory, argue provinces

Budget surpluses not mandatory, argue provinces

The federal government did not share details of prior actions in relation to $5.3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme under Extended Fund Facility (EFF), an amount Finance Minister Dar claims has been increased to $6.5 billion, with the pr
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Budget surpluses not mandatory, argue provinces

Budget surpluses not mandatory, argue provinces

The federal government did not share details of prior actions in relation to $5.3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme under Extended Fund Facility (EFF), an amount Finance Minister Dar claims has been increased to $6.5 billion, with the pr
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Budget surpluses not mandatory, argue provinces

Budget surpluses not mandatory, argue provinces

The federal government did not share details of prior actions in relation to $5.3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme under Extended Fund Facility (EFF), an amount Finance Minister Dar claims has been increased to $6.5 billion, with the pr
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Power policy approved by CCI

Power policy approved by CCI

The Council of Common Interests (CCI), which met with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the chair on Wednesday, approved National Power Policy 2013-18, but deadlock still persisted on deduction of provincial electricity dues from divisible pool through Feder
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Power policy approved by CCI

Power policy approved by CCI

The Council of Common Interests (CCI), which met with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the chair on Wednesday, approved National Power Policy 2013-18, but deadlock still persisted on deduction of provincial electricity dues from divisible pool through Feder
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Power policy approved by CCI

Power policy approved by CCI

The Council of Common Interests (CCI), which met with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the chair on Wednesday, approved National Power Policy 2013-18, but deadlock still persisted on deduction of provincial electricity dues from divisible pool through Feder
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Power policy approved by CCI

Power policy approved by CCI

The Council of Common Interests (CCI), which met with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the chair on Wednesday, approved National Power Policy 2013-18, but deadlock still persisted on deduction of provincial electricity dues from divisible pool through Feder
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Imran faces contempt proceedings

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
Imran faces contempt proceedings

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
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

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

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

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

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

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

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

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

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

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co 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

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
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

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

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

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

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

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

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 01 Aug, 2013 12:00am
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