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Print - 2014-03-04
Pakistan, US to hold TIFA Council meeting on March 11

Pakistan, US to hold TIFA Council meeting on March 11

Pakistan and the United States of America (USA) are holding Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting from March 11-13 in Washington to resolve bilateral trade and investment issues, well informed sources told Business Recorder</i
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan, US to hold TIFA Council meeting on March 11

Pakistan, US to hold TIFA Council meeting on March 11

Pakistan and the United States of America (USA) are holding Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting from March 11-13 in Washington to resolve bilateral trade and investment issues, well informed sources told Business Recorder</i
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (March 03, 2014).

Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 03, 2014).

Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Microsoft's Gates reclaims title as world's richest

Microsoft's Gates reclaims title as world's richest

The surging price of Microsoft shares returned US tech tycoon Bill Gates back to the top of Forbes's world's billionaires list, with his $76 billion beating out Mexico's Carlos Slim's $72 billion. The annual list, released Monday, counted 1,645 men and wo
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (March 03, 2014).

Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Special court: Musharraf's appearance unlikely

Special court: Musharraf's appearance unlikely

One of the counsel for former President General Pervez Musharraf (Retd), Ahmed Raza Kasuri, said on Monday that Musharraf could not appear in a special court in a situation where courts were attacked freely by terrorists in the federal capital. Talking to
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (March 03, 2014).

Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Special court: Musharraf's appearance unlikely

Special court: Musharraf's appearance unlikely

One of the counsel for former President General Pervez Musharraf (Retd), Ahmed Raza Kasuri, said on Monday that Musharraf could not appear in a special court in a situation where courts were attacked freely by terrorists in the federal capital. Talking to
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 21st February, 2014.

Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Up to 400mmcfd gas production likely by year-end

Up to 400mmcfd gas production likely by year-end

Local gas production is likely to go up by up to 400mmcfd by the end of December 2014, which would enable the government to reduce gas load-shedding for industry and CNG outlets, Petroleum Ministry officials claimed. Talking to Business Recorder an
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 21st February, 2014.

Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
February CPI inflation up 7.93 percent YoY

February CPI inflation up 7.93 percent YoY

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased by 7.93 percent during February 2014, as compared to the same period last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed. PBS Director Price, Shaukat Zaman Butt addressing a press conference on Monday
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
February CPI inflation up 7.93 percent YoY

February CPI inflation up 7.93 percent YoY

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased by 7.93 percent during February 2014, as compared to the same period last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed. PBS Director Price, Shaukat Zaman Butt addressing a press conference on Monday
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
February CPI inflation up 7.93 percent YoY

February CPI inflation up 7.93 percent YoY

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased by 7.93 percent during February 2014, as compared to the same period last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed. PBS Director Price, Shaukat Zaman Butt addressing a press conference on Monday
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Tax Year 2013: FBR accused of harassing taxpayers

Tax Year 2013: FBR accused of harassing taxpayers

The Federal Board of Revenue has started selecting cases for audit for Tax Year 2013 under section 177 of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, it is learnt on Monday. According to sources, taxpayers are facing immense difficulties following phone calls from the ta
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 03, 2014).

Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Tax Year 2013: FBR accused of harassing taxpayers

Tax Year 2013: FBR accused of harassing taxpayers

The Federal Board of Revenue has started selecting cases for audit for Tax Year 2013 under section 177 of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, it is learnt on Monday. According to sources, taxpayers are facing immense difficulties following phone calls from the ta
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 03, 2014).

Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Tax Year 2013: FBR accused of harassing taxpayers

Tax Year 2013: FBR accused of harassing taxpayers

The Federal Board of Revenue has started selecting cases for audit for Tax Year 2013 under section 177 of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, it is learnt on Monday. According to sources, taxpayers are facing immense difficulties following phone calls from the ta
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
'12 Years a Slave' makes history with best picture Oscar

'12 Years a Slave' makes history with best picture Oscar

The slavery drama "12 Years a Slave" won the Academy Award for best picture on Sunday, making history as the first movie from a black director to win the film industry's highest honour in 86 years of the Oscars. British director Steve McQueen's unflinchin
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
'12 Years a Slave' makes history with best picture Oscar

'12 Years a Slave' makes history with best picture Oscar

The slavery drama "12 Years a Slave" won the Academy Award for best picture on Sunday, making history as the first movie from a black director to win the film industry's highest honour in 86 years of the Oscars. British director Steve McQueen's unflinchin
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest fall

THE RUPEE: modest fall

The rupee failed to sustain its firmness against the dollar on improved demand for greenback, dealers said on Monday. The rupee shed seven-paisa versus the dollar for buying at Rs 104.95 and it also lost six-paisa for selling at Rs 104.96, they said.
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
UN wants 10,000 soldiers, 1,820 police for Central Africa

UN wants 10,000 soldiers, 1,820 police for Central Africa

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Monday recommended deploying 11,820 peacekeepers in strife-torn Central African Republic, including 10,000 soldiers and 1,820 police officers, to re-establish order. In a report sent to the 15 members of the Security Counc
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest fall

THE RUPEE: modest fall

The rupee failed to sustain its firmness against the dollar on improved demand for greenback, dealers said on Monday. The rupee shed seven-paisa versus the dollar for buying at Rs 104.95 and it also lost six-paisa for selling at Rs 104.96, they said.
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Citigroup investigated for bank secrecy compliance

Citigroup investigated for bank secrecy compliance

Banking giant Citigroup Monday said it had received subpoenas from a pair of US agencies over its compliance with US bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws. Citi and its Banamex USA unit received a grand jury subpoena from the US Attorney's Office fo
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
ISE index improves slightly

ISE index improves slightly

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday, 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 4.34 points as the ISE Ten
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
ISE index improves slightly

ISE index improves slightly

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday, 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 4.34 points as the ISE Ten
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
LSE index declines marginally

LSE index declines marginally

Equities on Monday remained under the grip of selling pressure on the Lahore Stock Exchange and suffered losses amid improved trading turnover. The LSE-25 index was marginally declined by 4.99 points to close at 4904.06 against 4909.05 of last Friday, whi
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
LSE index declines marginally

LSE index declines marginally

Equities on Monday remained under the grip of selling pressure on the Lahore Stock Exchange and suffered losses amid improved trading turnover. The LSE-25 index was marginally declined by 4.99 points to close at 4904.06 against 4909.05 of last Friday, whi
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
BRIndex30 up by 30.29 points

BRIndex30 up by 30.29 points

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 15,536.95. It touched an intraday high of 15,766.45 and an intraday low of 15,534.74 and closed at 15,567.24, which was 30.29 points or 0.19 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 139,298,600, which was 57.79 p
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
BRIndex30 up by 30.29 points

BRIndex30 up by 30.29 points

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 15,536.95. It touched an intraday high of 15,766.45 and an intraday low of 15,534.74 and closed at 15,567.24, which was 30.29 points or 0.19 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 139,298,600, which was 57.79 p
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Stocks edge up

Stocks edge up

Karachi Stock Exchange saw a positive trend on the first day of the new trading week Monday and the benchmark 100-index gained 70 points to close at 25,853 points against 25,783 points Friday. During the intraday trading, the main index touched 26,044 hig
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Stocks edge up

Stocks edge up

Karachi Stock Exchange saw a positive trend on the first day of the new trading week Monday and the benchmark 100-index gained 70 points to close at 25,853 points against 25,783 points Friday. During the intraday trading, the main index touched 26,044 hig
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Stocks edge up

Stocks edge up

Karachi Stock Exchange saw a positive trend on the first day of the new trading week Monday and the benchmark 100-index gained 70 points to close at 25,853 points against 25,783 points Friday. During the intraday trading, the main index touched 26,044 hig
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Wall Street tumbles

Wall Street tumbles

US stocks sold off on Monday alongside other risky assets globally as Ukraine and Russia prepared for possible war after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared he had the right to invade his neighbour. Ukraine mobilised for war on Sunday and Washington
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Wall Street tumbles

Wall Street tumbles

US stocks sold off on Monday alongside other risky assets globally as Ukraine and Russia prepared for possible war after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared he had the right to invade his neighbour. Ukraine mobilised for war on Sunday and Washington
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Wall Street tumbles

Wall Street tumbles

US stocks sold off on Monday alongside other risky assets globally as Ukraine and Russia prepared for possible war after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared he had the right to invade his neighbour. Ukraine mobilised for war on Sunday and Washington
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Russian troops flood into Crimea, markets plunge

Russian troops flood into Crimea, markets plunge

Ukraine accused Russia on Monday of pouring more troops into Crimea and giving its forces an ultimatum to surrender as world leaders grappled with Europe's worst stand-off since the Cold War. Russia's Black Sea Fleet swiftly denied any such demand as "non
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Russian troops flood into Crimea, markets plunge

Russian troops flood into Crimea, markets plunge

Ukraine accused Russia on Monday of pouring more troops into Crimea and giving its forces an ultimatum to surrender as world leaders grappled with Europe's worst stand-off since the Cold War. Russia's Black Sea Fleet swiftly denied any such demand as "non
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Turkish firm''s claim: government seeks 20 days to file reply

Turkish firm''s claim: government seeks 20 days to file reply

Pakistan has sought a 20-day extension to file its reply to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) against a damage claim of $2.1 billion filed by Turkish firm M/s Karkey Karadeniz Elektrik Uretim. The sources said Pakistan
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Turkish firm's claim: government seeks 20 days to file reply

Turkish firm's claim: government seeks 20 days to file reply

Pakistan has sought a 20-day extension to file its reply to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) against a damage claim of $2.1 billion filed by Turkish firm M/s Karkey Karadeniz Elektrik Uretim. The sources said Pakistan
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Turkish firm's claim: government seeks 20 days to file reply

Turkish firm's claim: government seeks 20 days to file reply

Pakistan has sought a 20-day extension to file its reply to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) against a damage claim of $2.1 billion filed by Turkish firm M/s Karkey Karadeniz Elektrik Uretim. The sources said Pakistan
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Islamabad attack: Supreme Court seeks report

Islamabad attack: Supreme Court seeks report

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a detailed report from Federal Interior Secretary, Chief Commissioner and IGP Islamabad pertaining to a terrorist attack on Islamabad District and Sessions Courts. Taking notice in response to a report of the registrar's
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Islamabad attack: Supreme Court seeks report

Islamabad attack: Supreme Court seeks report

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a detailed report from Federal Interior Secretary, Chief Commissioner and IGP Islamabad pertaining to a terrorist attack on Islamabad District and Sessions Courts. Taking notice in response to a report of the registrar's
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Trace the mastermind, Nisar asks TTP

Trace the mastermind, Nisar asks TTP

The government has asked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to identify the planners and schemers behind yesterday's Islamabad attack. Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, who came under severe criticism in the Parliament over federal capital's
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Trace the mastermind, Nisar asks TTP

Trace the mastermind, Nisar asks TTP

The government has asked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to identify the planners and schemers behind yesterday's Islamabad attack. Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, who came under severe criticism in the Parliament over federal capital's
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Lal Masjid: judge had rejected petition against Musharraf

Lal Masjid: judge had rejected petition against Musharraf

The dead included Judge Rafaqat Awan, who last year rejected a petition to prosecute former military ruler Pervez Musharraf over a deadly raid on Islamabad's Lal Masjid in 2007. The case against Musharraf later went ahead and it was not clear whether Awan
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Lal Masjid: judge had rejected petition against Musharraf

Lal Masjid: judge had rejected petition against Musharraf

The dead included Judge Rafaqat Awan, who last year rejected a petition to prosecute former military ruler Pervez Musharraf over a deadly raid on Islamabad's Lal Masjid in 2007. The case against Musharraf later went ahead and it was not clear whether Awan
Published 04 Mar, 2014 12:00am