News Archives for Print - 2013-10-24

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

Wednesday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

High-rise buildings: FSC reviews court safety order

Chairman Fire Safety Commission Dr Rizwan Naseer has underscored the need for ensuring that all the high rise buildings being constructed in Lahore are made safe with proper emergency exit points to evacuate people safely. He was addressing a meeting of F

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Footwear shop gutted

A fire that broke out in a Bata showroom located at Millennium Mall on Wednesday afternoon, burned millions of rupees' footwear to ashes. According to chief fire fighter Ehtesham, "We were informed by a caller at around 2pm that fire broke out in a Bata S

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Attock Cement Pakistan Limited

Attock Cement Pakistan Limited (ACPL) was incorporated in 1981 in Hub Tehsil of Balochistan province. The company initiated production in 1988 with an initial production capacity of 2,000 tons per day, which was enhanced further by 400 tons in 1994.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Attock Cement Pakistan Limited

Attock Cement Pakistan Limited (ACPL) was incorporated in 1981 in Hub Tehsil of Balochistan province. The company initiated production in 1988 with an initial production capacity of 2,000 tons per day, which was enhanced further by 400 tons in 1994.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Cotton closes near seven-week low

Cotton futures closed at near 7-week low in New York on Tuesday as players awaited more clarity on the US harvest of the fibre amid signs of a bumper crop in India. Cotton's traded volume on ICE Futures US was about half of the 30-day average, according t

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Shanghai copper down

The most-traded January copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange erased early gains to close at 52,100 yuan ($8,600) a tonne on Wednesday, down 0.21 percent. ShFE zinc earlier hit its highest since August 28, while ShFe lead hit a peak since Septe

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Copper slips over two percent

Copper slid more than 2 percent on Wednesday as fears of tighter monetary policy in top metals user China outweighed speculation that tepid US jobs data will deter the Federal Reserve from tapering its stimulus this year. Some of China's big banks were tr

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Tokyo rubber futures fall

Tokyo rubber futures fell to their lowest in nearly two weeks as concerns over potential tightening in China sent Shanghai rubber prices down and a sharp rise in the yen against the US dollar prompted investors to sell contracts, dealers said. The benchma

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

Wednesday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Innovative steps by Revolutionary Government

October 24 reminds us of the historic and revolutionary struggle by the people of Kashmir on one hand and apparently irreconcilable territorial dispute having no immediate end in sight on the other hand but hopes, even after six long decades, are still al

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Soya lower

US soyabean futures turned lower on Tuesday on active harvesting of the US soyabean crop and persistent reports of better-than-expected yields. Corn also eased on seasonal harvest pressure and big yields, while wheat turned up on bargain buying and a part

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Palm oil surges

Malaysian palm oil futures rose to their highest level in nearly two months on Wednesday, recovering from the morning session losses, as investors banked on estimates that output had started to seasonally slow in the world's second-largest grower. Product

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

ICE arabica at 4-1/2-year low, robusta skirts three-year low

ICE arabica coffee futures were down to a 4-1/2-year low on Wednesday, as abundant global supplies attracted follow-through selling and deterred buyers, while Liffe robusta turned higher after touching a three-year low for the third straight day.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Gold rallies in New York

Gold rose over 2 percent to three-week highs on Tuesday as weak US jobs figures raised expectations the Federal Reserve will continue into next year its massive stimulus program that has bolstered bullion prices. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 148,000 in Septem

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Gold down in Asia

Gold traded near its highest in four weeks on Wednesday after tepid US jobs data bolstered hopes that the Federal Reserve will maintain stimulus policies supportive of bullion prices. Spot gold eased 0.3 percent to $1,335.91 an ounce by 0630 GMT, after ra

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Gold retreats in Europe

Gold retreated from four-week highs on Wednesday as investors cashed in gains, with a rally sparked by weaker-than-expected US non-farm payrolls data running out of steam. The metal rose nearly 2 percent on Tuesday while the dollar index hit eight-month l

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

US MIDDAY: wheat rebounds

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures rebounded to near a four-month high on Wednesday on concerns about the fate of crops in several key regions, including the Black Sea, Australia and Argentina. CBOT corn followed wheat higher and garnered additional sup

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

US MIDDAY: gold lower

Gold was slightly lower on Wednesday as investors sold to lock in profits after prices hit four-week highs a day earlier in reaction to weaker-than-expected US non-farm payroll data and sold in reaction to a weaker oil market that dragged commodities down

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (October 23, 2013) and the forecast for Thursday (October 24, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

China, India sign border defence agreement

China and India signed an agreement Wednesday on border defence co-operation after a stand-off along their disputed frontier in April fuelled fears of conflict between the Asian giants. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, visiting Beijing to seek a brea

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Senate panel seeks details of payments to IPPs

A three-member panel of Senate headed by Maula Baksh Chandio, former PPP Minister, on Wednesday sought details of "Rs 480 billion" paid to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and the source of the funding along with interest after the Director General (Fin

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Senate panel seeks details of payments to IPPs

A three-member panel of Senate headed by Maula Baksh Chandio, former PPP Minister, on Wednesday sought details of "Rs 480 billion" paid to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and the source of the funding along with interest after the Director General (Fin

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

EFU GUARANT GROWTH FUND Rates

EFU Guarant Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Senate panel seeks details of payments to IPPs

A three-member panel of Senate headed by Maula Baksh Chandio, former PPP Minister, on Wednesday sought details of "Rs 480 billion" paid to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and the source of the funding along with interest after the Director General (Fin

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

EFU GUARANT GROWTH FUND Rates

EFU Guarant Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Equities gain a foothold

Karachi Stock Exchange Wednesday maintained a positive trend and the KSE-100 Index recovered 116.86 points to close at 22,347.29 against 22,230.43 Tuesday. The Index touched 22,539 highest and 22,230 lowest levels during the intra-day trading. The market

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

EFU GUARANT GROWTH FUND Rates

EFU Guarant Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Equities gain a foothold

Karachi Stock Exchange Wednesday maintained a positive trend and the KSE-100 Index recovered 116.86 points to close at 22,347.29 against 22,230.43 Tuesday. The Index touched 22,539 highest and 22,230 lowest levels during the intra-day trading. The market

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Equities gain a foothold

Karachi Stock Exchange Wednesday maintained a positive trend and the KSE-100 Index recovered 116.86 points to close at 22,347.29 against 22,230.43 Tuesday. The Index touched 22,539 highest and 22,230 lowest levels during the intra-day trading. The market

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

Karachi Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

BRIndex30 loses 4.31 points

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 13,352.53. It touched an intraday high of 13,504.25 and an intraday low of 13,336.89 and closed at 13,348.22, which was -4.31 points or -0.03 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 105,151,900, which was 70.7

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

BRIndex30 loses 4.31 points

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 13,352.53. It touched an intraday high of 13,504.25 and an intraday low of 13,336.89 and closed at 13,348.22, which was -4.31 points or -0.03 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 105,151,900, which was 70.7

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Yamaha to set up motorcycle plant: deal signed

A new entrant agreement has been signed between Yamaha and Ministry of Industries on Wednesday here at Board of Investment (BoI) office in the presence of Chairman BOI Mohammad Zubair. The agreement was singed by federal secretary industries Shafquat Huss

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

NAB chairman imposes ban on foreign visits

A ban for three months has been imposed by the Chairman NAB Qamar Zaman Chaudhry on all foreign visits, trainings, seminars and symposia of NAB officers. All officers have been directed to concentrate on their work in their respective areas because of hug

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

India's ceasefire violations may escalate tension, says FO

Pakistan Wednesday warned that the continued ceasefire violations on the Line of Control (LoC) by Indian troops may further escalate the tension and undermining Islamabad's efforts to improve relations with New Delhi. According to Foreign Office spokesman

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Board meetings in progress

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

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Two policemen, terrorist killed

Two policemen were martyred and one sustained injuries when unidentified armed men fired at a police mobile in SITE area of the city late on Wednesday night, police said. According to the IGP Sindh office the incident happened in Metroville, SITE where tw

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Tunisia Prime Minister says committed to 'principle' of resigning

Tunisia's Prime Minister Ali Larayedh said on Wednesday that his government was committed to the "principle" of resigning in line with a roadmap to end months of political deadlock. "We repeat today our commitment to the principle of relinquishing power i

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Extension granted by the secp for holding of annual general meeting

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

LSE index improves by 15.95 points

Mixed sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Wednesday, where equities moved up and down and finally settled in positive zone amid marginally decreased trading turnover. The LSE-25 index was improved by 15.95 points to close at 4438.64 again

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Despatch of dividend warrants

Dates of despatch of dividend warrants and bonus share certificates.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

LSE index improves by 15.95 points

Mixed sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Wednesday, where equities moved up and down and finally settled in positive zone amid marginally decreased trading turnover. The LSE-25 index was improved by 15.95 points to close at 4438.64 again

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

ISE index gains 77.51 points

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 77.51 points as the ISE T

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (October 23, 2013)

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

ISE index gains 77.51 points

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 77.51 points as the ISE T

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (October 23, 2013)

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Guantanamo detainees assert right to claim torture

Lawyers for Guantanamo Bay detainees accused of the 9/11 attacks said Tuesday their defendants' rights were violated because they are prevented from open discussion of alleged mistreatment in secret prisons. Speaking at a hearing in Guantanamo as the five

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (October 23, 2013)

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

All provinces except Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ready to hold LG polls

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary on Wednesday said if the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa failed to hold local government elections on time it would have to face constitutional consequences. A three-judge bench of the apex court, head

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

All provinces except Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ready to hold LG polls

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary on Wednesday said if the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa failed to hold local government elections on time it would have to face constitutional consequences. A three-judge bench of the apex court, head

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Case against Sonia: affirmation of service filed

During the initial hearing in the pending human rights violation case against Indian Congress President Sonia Gandhi the rights group "Sikhs For Justice" (SFJ) filed affirmation of service with the US Federal Court. The affirmation of service claims that

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Case against Sonia: affirmation of service filed

During the initial hearing in the pending human rights violation case against Indian Congress President Sonia Gandhi the rights group "Sikhs For Justice" (SFJ) filed affirmation of service with the US Federal Court. The affirmation of service claims that

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Deaf-mute Pakistani girl: British couple jailed for rape, trafficking

A British court jailed an elderly couple on Wednesday after a deaf and mute girl was trafficked from Pakistan to work as a servant and then repeatedly raped for nearly a decade. Ilyas Ashar, 84, and his wife Tallat Ashar, 68, kept the girl in the cellar o

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Deaf-mute Pakistani girl: British couple jailed for rape, trafficking

A British court jailed an elderly couple on Wednesday after a deaf and mute girl was trafficked from Pakistan to work as a servant and then repeatedly raped for nearly a decade. Ilyas Ashar, 84, and his wife Tallat Ashar, 68, kept the girl in the cellar o

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

In line with the global trend, the dollar fell in the local market on Wednesday; however it gained against the rupee in InterBank Market, dealers said. The rupee dropped by 14 paisa in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 106.48 and Rs 106.50

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

SHC grants relief against payment of ISL

The Sindh High Court (SHC) while allowing interim relief on petitions against Income Support Levy has allowed relief to the general public at large from payment of ISL so as to maintain uniformity; avoid any confusion and inconvenience to the taxpayers.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

In line with the global trend, the dollar fell in the local market on Wednesday; however it gained against the rupee in InterBank Market, dealers said. The rupee dropped by 14 paisa in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 106.48 and Rs 106.50

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

SHC grants relief against payment of ISL

The Sindh High Court (SHC) while allowing interim relief on petitions against Income Support Levy has allowed relief to the general public at large from payment of ISL so as to maintain uniformity; avoid any confusion and inconvenience to the taxpayers.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

SHC grants relief against payment of ISL

The Sindh High Court (SHC) while allowing interim relief on petitions against Income Support Levy has allowed relief to the general public at large from payment of ISL so as to maintain uniformity; avoid any confusion and inconvenience to the taxpayers.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

PaCCS rollout, $11.5 million payment: FBR body to probe pact with Agility

The Federal Board of Revenue has constituted a high-level fact-finding inquiry committee to ascertain the motive behind repeated extensions in the agreement with M/s Agility for rollout of Pakistan Customs Computerised System (PaCCS) and payment of $ 11.5

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

PaCCS rollout, $11.5 million payment: FBR body to probe pact with Agility

The Federal Board of Revenue has constituted a high-level fact-finding inquiry committee to ascertain the motive behind repeated extensions in the agreement with M/s Agility for rollout of Pakistan Customs Computerised System (PaCCS) and payment of $ 11.5

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

PaCCS rollout, $11.5 million payment: FBR body to probe pact with Agility

The Federal Board of Revenue has constituted a high-level fact-finding inquiry committee to ascertain the motive behind repeated extensions in the agreement with M/s Agility for rollout of Pakistan Customs Computerised System (PaCCS) and payment of $ 11.5

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Q1 current account deficit rises to $1.2 billion

The country's current account deficit rose to $1.2 billion during the first quarter of current fiscal year as compared to $439 million surplus for the same period of last fiscal year. The current account deficit in the month of September, 2013 stood at $6

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Q1 current account deficit rises to $1.2 billion

The country's current account deficit rose to $1.2 billion during the first quarter of current fiscal year as compared to $439 million surplus for the same period of last fiscal year. The current account deficit in the month of September, 2013 stood at $6

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Q1 current account deficit rises to $1.2 billion

The country''s current account deficit rose to $1.2 billion during the first quarter of current fiscal year as compared to $439 million surplus for the same period of last fiscal year. The current account deficit in the month of September, 2013 stood at $

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Indian troops resort to unprovoked firing: ISPR

Indian troops have intensified violations and carried out unprovoked firing on working boundary in Pukhlian, Chaprar, Harpal and Charwal sectors near Sialkot and targeted civil populated areas during the last two days, said ISPR on Wednesday. Indian Borde

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Indian troops resort to unprovoked firing: ISPR

Indian troops have intensified violations and carried out unprovoked firing on working boundary in Pukhlian, Chaprar, Harpal and Charwal sectors near Sialkot and targeted civil populated areas during the last two days, said ISPR on Wednesday. Indian Borde

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Gold import soars: 380.47 percent in first quarter of current fiscal

Gold import has witnessed an unprecedented increase of 380.47 percent during the first quarter of the current fiscal year compared to the same period of last year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Provisional trade figures reveal that gol

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (October 23, 2013).

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Gold import soars: 380.47 percent in first quarter of current fiscal

Gold import has witnessed an unprecedented increase of 380.47 percent during the first quarter of the current fiscal year compared to the same period of last year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Provisional trade figures reveal that gol

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Speakers urge government to renegotiate gas price with Iran

Speakers at a seminar have urged the government to renegotiate gas price with Iran under Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project, saying that as per current agreement Iranian gas will cost Pakistan $15mmBtu which is on the higher side, as Iran, according

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Rising drug resistance threatens global progress against TB control: South Africa, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan top

The number of people infected with tuberculosis (TB) or dying from it fell in 2012, but global progress on controlling the contagious lung disease is at risk from growing drug resistance. In its annual TB report, the Geneva-based World Health Organisation

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

Last rites of banking secrecy

Once regarded as haven for tax evaders and monarchs to stash their ill-gotten money abroad, Switzerland, of late, has come under increasing pressure to undo its banking secrecy laws. The demand from some of the advanced countries for such an action was, i

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

India fomenting trouble, promoting terrorism

Pakistan has long been complaining that India is involved in instigating insurgency in Balochistan and also sponsoring acts of terrorism in this country. Both accusations are vociferously denied by New Delhi. An indirect acceptance of these complaints has

Published 24 Oct, 2013 12:00am

VIEW POINT: Saudi annoyance with UN

Something unprecedented happened at the UN last week. Within 24 hours of winning a non-permanent member seat on the UN Security Council, Saudi Arabia announced its resignation. The country had campaigned hard to get the seat, but then suddenly said it did

Published 24 Oct, 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
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 17	63.25
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 17	3,331.95
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 17	66.66
Petrol/Litre / Apr 18	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 18	258.64

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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