News Archives for Print - 2013-11-14

Transfers, postings in FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted eight officers (BS-18-20) of Pakistan Customs Service with immediate effect.

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Ogra takes notice of LPG retailers overcharging public

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) while taking serious notice of the overcharging of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) by the retailers have directed them and LPG marketing companies to avoid exorbitant rates, otherwise, stern action will be tak

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Hepatitis Programme Manager: Officials issued notice over plea against appointment

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday issued a notice to the Chief Secretary, Secretary Health, Project Director of Hepatitis Prevention & Control Programme Sindh, and other medical officers in response to a petition challenging the appointment of a program

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

APPMA calls to set up kite flying zones

Vice President of All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association (APPMA) and founder of Kite Flying Festival Khawaja Nadeem Saeed Wayeen, Founder of Kite Flying Lovers Association Professor Khalid Malik and prominent lawyer Barrister Khalid Zafar has expressed

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Punjab, Sindh LG polls to be held in January

The Supreme Court on Wednesday accepted the plea of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for extension in Local Bodies (LB) polls dates in provinces and Cantonment areas with an observation that the ECP and provincial governments had shown their comm

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Tariq Jamil made Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Secretary Information

Tarik Jamil, (PAS-20) Secretary Sports, Tourism and Archaeology Department, has assumed the charge of the post of Secretary Information, P.Rs and Culture Department Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Muharram: IESCO makes special arrangements

Special duties arrangements has been made of officers and officials on 9th and 10th Muharram upon the directives of Chief Executive IESCO, Muhammad Yousaf Awan, so that continue electricity supply could be ensured during the processions of Muharram.

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Yaum-e-Ashur: government to block mobile phone services in 25 cities

The federal government has decided to shut down cellular phone services in 25 cities on Thursday and Friday to protect gatherings and processions being held in connection with Yaum-e-Ashur. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has sent the list

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

CII chairman must be granted status of a parliamentarian: Sherani

Chairman Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Maulan Sherani has said that the representatives of CII should be considered equal to the Parliamentarians. Talking to media persons here on Wednesday on the occasion of accomplishment of his tenure, the Chairman

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Gold medal distribution ceremony held at NIT

An internal gold medal distribution ceremony was held at NIT head office to recognise the completion of 20 years of services of its six employees. Managing Director NIT Manzoor Ahmed distributed gold medals to Muhammad Idrees, Jamaluddin, Ashraf Ali Quadr

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Four new passport offices in 4 cities to be completed soon

Four new Passport and Immigration offices at Mirpur, Abbottabad, Rawalpindi and Bannu will be completed within one month with the assistance of Ministry of Housing and Works. At present there are 15 customised passport offices in various cities and eight

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Nawaz to attend CHOGM 2013 in Colombo

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from November 15 to 17, 2013 to take part in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2013). Foreign Office spokesman Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry said during the weekly press briefing on Wedn

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Services to humanity: Ebad lauds role of UN, its specialised agencies

Sindh Governor, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan has lauded the role of the United Nations and its specialised agencies such as UNICEF, UNESCO etc for services to the humanity. He was talking to United Nations' Resident Co-ordinator Pakistan, Timo Pakkala, who call

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Senate body welcomes appointment of MD PIA

Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat and Capital Administration on Wednesday welcomed the appointment of Managing Director (MD) Pakistan International Airline (PIA) on the recommendations of the committee. The committee, which met with Senator

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Seminar advocates innovative ideas to bridge research-policy gap

In order to understand the climate change and its impact on health and population, pragmatic and relevant research needs to be conducted especially in the local context of Pakistan.

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Two security men martyred in Khyber Agency blast

Two members of the Khasadar Force were killed in a blast near security check post in Takhta Beg area of Khyber Agency on Wednesday. According to Political Administration sources, unidentified miscreants planted an explosive device near the Takhta Beg chec

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Voters, candidates: FAFEN launches drive for protection of electoral rights

Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has launched a campaign to solicit public support for federal framework legislation for the protection of electoral rights of voters and candidates in the provincial laws on the local government.

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Sartaj's meeting with Kashmiri leaders: Pakistan rejects BJP's concern

Pakistan on Wednesday rejected the concern of the Indian opposition parties over the meeting of Sartaj Aziz with Kashmiri leadership in New Delhi, declaring that this is an important activity for Islamabad and Kashmiri leadership ought to be associated wi

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

JF-17 Co- project: Air Chief praises production capability

Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force visited Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, (PAC) Kamra on Wednesday and appreciated the production capability of the JF-17 Co-production project. The Air Chief was given a compre

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Supreme Court dismisses Yousuf Ayub's appeal against ineligibility

The Supreme Court on Wednesday maintained the decision of Election Tribunal (ET) for the ineligibility of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentarian Yousuf Ayub Khan. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and comprising

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Helping government to resume Taliban talks: JUI decides to reconvene Tribal Jirga

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has decided to reconvene its Tribal Jirga within few days with a view to help the government to resume the proposed peace process with the Taliban stalled in the wake of the recent US drone attack. In a statement issued b

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Over 50 hurt in Pakpatan stampede

More than 50 devotees were injured due to stampede at the Mausoleum of Baba Farid Shakar Gunj here on Wednesday. According to details, rush increased in the mausoleum and caused stampede after closure of "Behshati Darwaza." In an attempt to get out of the

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Ubank presented global award

U-Microfinance Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited and a sister concern of PTML (Ufone), was awarded with the 'Best Bank led Mobile Money' at a ceremony of 'Mobile Money Global Awards 2013' in Dubai, UAE. The award wa

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Vegetables, fruits, poultry prices surge

The prices of vegetables and fruits have gone high-sky. Potato are available at Rs 100kg, onion at Rs 60 to 70, lady finger at Rs 100kg, Tinda at Rs 100kg, peas at Rs 200 per kg, eggs at Rs 100 to 108 per dozen. The change in weather has multiplied the de

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

FBR establishes over 200 tax facilitation kiosks

In order to facilitate the taxpayers for filing the returns of income for the tax year 2013, the FBR has established more than two hundred (200) Tax Facilitation Kiosks (KIOSKs)/Tax Facilitation Centres (TFCs) throughout the country on places like importa

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

LCCI, Indian HC agree to work hand in hand

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Indian High Commission (IHC) have agreed to work hand-in-hand to remove all hitches to peace and bilateral trade between the two countries. This understanding was reached between the LCCI Presiden

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Ubaidullah made Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Parliamentary Secretary

The Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has notified Ubaidullah Mayar as Parliamentary Secretary to the Higher Education Department (HED) instead of "Mines and Mineral Department". Similarly, the CM has de-notified Rashida Riffat as Parliamentary Secretary.

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Pillion riding banned for 3 days in Peshawar

Deputy Commissioner Peshawar under section 144 CrPC has ordered and prohibited pillion riding and entry of Afghan refugees into Peshawar City. Anyone found violating this order shall be proceeded against under section 188 PPC. This order shall come into f

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Prisoners in KP granted 60-day remission

Inspector General of Prisons Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has granted sixty days remission under rule-216 of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prisons Rules 1985 to all convicted prisoners confined in jails and lockups of the KP (except NAB convicts, those involved in ATA cases/T

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

PTI formulates Insaf welfare & relief body in Punjab

Tehreek-e-Insaf Punjab General Secretary Dr Yasmin Rashid has said problems of a common man have increased rapidly as the inflation goes up millions of children could not go to school because of their parents cannot afford. She said that in rural areas of

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Over 700,000 migratory birds begin to arrive thru Indus Flyway

More than 700,000 guest birds started arriving in Pakistan through Indus Flyway, from Europe, Central Asian states and India. Pakistan's wetlands are no exception to hosting enormous biodiversity of migratory birds and some indigenous fauna. Each year, hu

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

LCCI slates raise in monetary policy rate

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Wednesday expressed its dismay over 50 basic points increase in mark-up and called for bringing it to single digit to encourage new investments, for revival of businesses and to give a jumpstart to the

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Drone attack sabotaged peace initiative: Nisar tells UK HC

The High Commissioner of United Kingdom Adam Thomson called on the Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan here on Wednesday. During the meeting, issues of mutual interest including the geo-political situation of the r

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Commonwealth will be more cohesive under Rajapaksa: Prime Minister

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif congratulated the Government and people of Sri Lanka for hosting the important Commonwealth Summit in their beautiful country. In his special message on the occasion of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meet

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Earthquake damages 46,756 houses in Balochistan: NDMA

A total of 46,756 houses have been damaged in the recent earthquake in Balochistan including 32,638 completely and 14,118 partially, says latest data released by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday.

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

First Chinese student completes PhD in Arabic from NUML

The first Chinese student of Arabic Studies Department, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Kong dejun (Ayub) has completed his PhD in Arabic. After the successful defence of his PhD thesis by a panel of veteran academicians at NUML, Kong deju

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Terror bid foiled Ranger personnel, three TTP men killed

Rangers on Wednesday foiled a terror bid planned for the 10th of Muharam-ul-Haraam after killing three members of Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during an encounter took place in Gulshan-e-Bunair area of the city. A Sepoy of Rangers Sindh was also kille

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Promoting federalism through education - II

One of the good things done by Shahbaz Sharif government was arranging totally free higher education for the students of Gilgit-Baltistan in Punjab. It's sanguine to note that Punjab, also, has doubled the reserved seats in professional and technical inst

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Monetary Policy Decision

While the challenges for macroeconomic stability in the external sector remain, the fundamentals of the economy going forward in the backdrop of the recent policy and reform measures appear stable. Notwithstanding rising inflation, the prospects of an eco

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Bindings of a legal system

Legal regime of a country consists of primary rules which create rights and obligations, the secondary rules which authorises the recognition of rights and obligations, the change in the primary rules, and the powers of adjudication so as to settle the fi

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Fiddling with the economy

That the bureaucrat lack imagination has been a given with us in the country. If the bureaucracy is weak in the head that is mentally capable of performing for this country; is it the politician, the men in uniform or a mixture of many forms of government

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

The PM at GHQ

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is quite articulate, but not as much as his actions and gestures tend to communicate. No wonder he lost no time and presented himself at army's General Headquarters, Rawalpindi, to lay a floral wreath at the Martyrs Monument, l

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Rise in remittances

It is a matter of great satisfaction that overseas remittances continue to grow, albeit slowly, during the first four months of the current fiscal year. According to the latest data released by the State Bank, overseas Pakistanis remitted dollar 5.275 bil

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

LG polls: Punjab government lauds Supreme Court decision

The Punjab government lauds Supreme Court's decision to allow the Election Commission of Pakistan to announce a new schedule for the local bodies' polls as desired by the Punjab and Sindh governments. Addressing a news conference here on Wednesday, the Mi

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

'FBR unnecessarily delaying over Rs 200 billion refund cases'

Former president Lahore Tax Bar Association (LTBA) Zahid Attiq Chaudhry has alleged that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) was unnecessarily delaying refund cases of over Rs 200 billion to show fake growth. He said that claim of 25 per cent increase in r

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

'Top priority accorded to protecting rights of employees, consumers': Khurram addresses 113th meeting of BoD, Fesco

The top most priority of reconstituted Board of Directors (BoDs) of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) is to protect the legitimate interests of its consumers and employees, said Khurram Mukhtar Chairman BoD, Fesco. He was addressing the 113th mee

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Balochistan Earthquake Relief Fund: Prime Minister hails generous donations

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked those who made generous donations to the Prime Minister's Balochistan Earthquake Relief Fund. He said that the passion of Pakistani citizens in standing united with the earthquake affected people o

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Women volunteers to be recruited to achieve 100 percent anti-polio drive target

Polio volunteer ladies would be recruited in the district besides engaging entire lady staff of Health and Population Departments (HPDs) to achieve the 100 percent target of anti-polio campaign. This was decided during a District Polio Eradication Committ

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Olive planted on 1700 acres of land

Director National Project Olive, Dr Muhammad Munir said here on Wednesday that olive plantation has been made on about 1700 acres of land in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). "Pakistan Agricultural Res

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Security plan for 9th and 10th Muharram finalised

Security plan for 9th and 10th of Muharram has been finalised by the provincial administration. As per the plan, leading routes of the main procession would be banned for public use and as many as 15,000 police personnel and 763 traffic wardens would be o

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Misuse of funds: case filed against Sindh minister

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday registered a case against Sindh Minister Makhdoom Jameel-uz-Zaman and 13 others over misuse of funds and took four accused into custody. According to the FIA Assistant Director Dr Muhammad Anwar, the case wa

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

44th death anniversary of Iskander Mirza observed

The 44th death anniversary of former President of Pakistan Iskander Mirza was observed on Wednesday. Tributes were paid to his dedication and services to the country by all electronic and print channels. Iskander Mirza was born on November 15, 1899. At th

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Agriculture helpline to remain closed for four days

Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) announced that the agriculture helpline will remain closed from November 14 to 17, 2013, due to Muharram ul Haraam holidays. However, the helpline will start functioning again from November 18, 2013, from 8:00am to 8:00

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

SHO killed in Hunza Nagar road accident

A senior police official was killed and three others injured when two motorcycles collided here on Wednesday. According to the police, the accident took place in Murtazabad area of Hunza Nagar in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) where two over-speeding motorcycles c

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Punjab government declares holidays on Ashura

Punjab government has declared November 14 & 15, 2013 (Thursday & Friday) being 9th & 10th Moharram-ul-Haram, as closed holidays in the province of Punjab on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashura.

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Potential threats: rescue 1122, health department to remain on high alert

The Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) will remain on high alert during 9th & 10th of Muharram while the leaves of rescuers have been cancelled all over the Punjab. DG Rescue Punjab Dr Rizwan Naseer has directed all the District Emergency Officers (DE

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (November 13, 2013) and the forecast for Thursday (November 14, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Goods transporters strike: government urged to intervene to resolve problems

Government should take serious steps to call off weeklong goods transporters strike, which have put billions of rupees export orders on stake. Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) Chairman, Sheikh Ilyas Mahmood, Vice Chairman, Adil Tahir, Chairma

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Clearing 73 consignments on wrong VRs: efforts on to protect 15 assessing officers

''Petti-Band Bhai'' culture, which is known for police department, is now being promoted in customs department; it was learnt here on Wednesday. According to sources, the customs officers are now striving to protect their 15 ''Petti-Band Bhaies'', who are

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Clearing 73 consignments on wrong VRs: efforts on to protect 15 assessing officers

'Petti-Band Bhai' culture, which is known for police department, is now being promoted in customs department; it was learnt here on Wednesday. According to sources, the customs officers are now striving to protect their 15 'Petti-Band Bhaies', who are inv

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 13, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Clearing 73 consignments on wrong VRs: efforts on to protect 15 assessing officers

'Petti-Band Bhai' culture, which is known for police department, is now being promoted in customs department; it was learnt here on Wednesday. According to sources, the customs officers are now striving to protect their 15 'Petti-Band Bhaies', who are inv

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 13, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Government misled by PSMA, Punjab cane commissioner?

Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) and Cane Commissioner Punjab have reportedly misled the federal government regarding sugar stocks in Punjab, giving an impression that current galloping hike in prices is not due to the shortage of commodity, well i

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 13, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Government misled by PSMA, Punjab cane commissioner?

Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) and Cane Commissioner Punjab have reportedly misled the federal government regarding sugar stocks in Punjab, giving an impression that current galloping hike in prices is not due to the shortage of commodity, well i

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (November 13, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Government misled by PSMA, Punjab cane commissioner?

Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) and Cane Commissioner Punjab have reportedly misled the federal government regarding sugar stocks in Punjab, giving an impression that current galloping hike in prices is not due to the shortage of commodity, well i

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 13, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Obama popularity at all-time low: survey

US President Barack Obama's popularity has slumped to an all-time low, with a majority of Americans for the first time believing him to be dishonest and untrustworthy, a new survey showed Tuesday. The respected Quinnipiac University Poll found that Obama'

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 13, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Obama popularity at all-time low: survey

US President Barack Obama's popularity has slumped to an all-time low, with a majority of Americans for the first time believing him to be dishonest and untrustworthy, a new survey showed Tuesday. The respected Quinnipiac University Poll found that Obama'

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 13, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Morsi says he was kidnapped before being removed by army

Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi said on Wednesday he was kidnapped by the Republican Guard the day before the army announced his removal and was later held at a naval base for four months. Few details had previously emerged on Morsi's whereabouts

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (November 13, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Morsi says he was kidnapped before being removed by army

Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi said on Wednesday he was kidnapped by the Republican Guard the day before the army announced his removal and was later held at a naval base for four months. Few details had previously emerged on Morsi's whereabouts

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

THE RUPEE: mixed pattern

Divergent trend was seen on the currency market on Wednesday, as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised policy rate by 50 basis points to 10 percent dealers said. To bring the inflation rate down, the SBP on Tuesday announced to raise policy rate by 50 b

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Man who 'endangered' PIA plane 'idiot, not terrorist'

A man accused of sparking a security alert on a Pakistan International Airlines plane acted like an "idiot" but did not make a serious bomb threat, a British court heard Wednesday. Mohammed Safdar, 42, and his friend Tayyab Subhani, 30, were arrested in M

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

THE RUPEE: mixed pattern

Divergent trend was seen on the currency market on Wednesday, as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised policy rate by 50 basis points to 10 percent dealers said. To bring the inflation rate down, the SBP on Tuesday announced to raise policy rate by 50 b

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Man who 'endangered' PIA plane 'idiot, not terrorist'

A man accused of sparking a security alert on a Pakistan International Airlines plane acted like an "idiot" but did not make a serious bomb threat, a British court heard Wednesday. Mohammed Safdar, 42, and his friend Tayyab Subhani, 30, were arrested in M

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 13, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

LPG safety matters: Ogra set to grab powers of inspection

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is all set to grab the powers of inspection regarding safety matters of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sector from the Explosives Department - a subsidiary of Ministry of Industries and Production.

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 13, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

LPG safety matters: Ogra set to grab powers of inspection

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is all set to grab the powers of inspection regarding safety matters of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sector from the Explosives Department - a subsidiary of Ministry of Industries and Production.

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 13, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

LPG safety matters: Ogra set to grab powers of inspection

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is all set to grab the powers of inspection regarding safety matters of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sector from the Explosives Department - a subsidiary of Ministry of Industries and Production.

Published 14 Nov, 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 (November 13, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

20,000 foreign workers detained in Makkah

Saudi authorities have detained more than 20,000 foreign migrant workers in the holy city of Makkah since a nation-wide clampdown started, pan-Arab daily Asharq al-Awsat reported Wednesday. Saudi authorities began their sweep last week after the end of a

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (November 13, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

India warns US over food stockpiling

India has told the United States it must give ground in negotiations over food stockpiling to secure a global trade deal next month, a step widely seen as vital for the credibility of the World Trade Organisation. In a letter to US Trade Representative Mi

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (November 13, 2013)

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Polio cases in Pakistan pass 2012 total

Polio is on the rise in Pakistan, health officials said Wednesday, as the number of infections in 2013 passed the total for the whole of 2012. Pakistan is one of only three countries in the world where the highly infectious disease which cripples limbs re

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (November 13, 2013)

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Polio cases in Pakistan pass 2012 total

Polio is on the rise in Pakistan, health officials said Wednesday, as the number of infections in 2013 passed the total for the whole of 2012. Pakistan is one of only three countries in the world where the highly infectious disease which cripples limbs re

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (November 13, 2013)

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Chartered Accountant firm allowed to change name

The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday allowed a chartered Accountancy firm to change the name. According to the SBP circular, DMMD Circular No 22 of 2013, "Mansoor Aslam Seraj Saleem Shahid, Chartered Accountants", on the Panel of Auditors of SBP has ch

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (November 13, 2013).

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Chartered Accountant firm allowed to change name

The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday allowed a chartered Accountancy firm to change the name. According to the SBP circular, DMMD Circular No 22 of 2013, "Mansoor Aslam Seraj Saleem Shahid, Chartered Accountants", on the Panel of Auditors of SBP has ch

Published 14 Nov, 2013 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 25	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 25	277.73
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 25	154.29
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 25	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 25	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 25	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 22	5,969.34
Nasdaq / Nov 22	18,003.65
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,262.08
Dow Jones / Nov 22	44,296.51
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,322.59
France CAC40 / Nov 22	7,255.01
India Sensex / Nov 25	80,331.40
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 25	38,933.62

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Petrol/Litre / Nov 25	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 25	70.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 25	17,685
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 25	2,664.27
Diesel/Litre / Nov 25	255.14

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

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WorldCall Telecom / Nov 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 25 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 25 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 25 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 25 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 25 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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