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Print - 2014-03-05
Germany will facilitate Pakistan to get GSP plus benefits: envoy

Germany will facilitate Pakistan to get GSP plus benefits: envoy

Germany will facilitate Pakistan to get maximum benefits from GSP Plus and in this connection extensive vocational training program would be launched to further improve the quality and quantity of exportable surplus from Pakistan. These were expressed by
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Dastagir to lead textile industry delegation to US

Dastagir to lead textile industry delegation to US

Federal Commerce Minister Engineer Khurram Dastagir will lead a textile industry delegation to the US on March 13. The delegation will persuade the US authorities on trade concession in line with the GSP plus from the EU, said the industry sources. Accord
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
100 exhibitors to participate in Pak-American trade expo

100 exhibitors to participate in Pak-American trade expo

At least 100 exhibitors from Pakistan are scheduled to participate in Pak-American trade expo-2014 to be held in Washington DC from May 2 to 5, with equal participation from the host country. The event has received tremendous response from business commun
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
'MCCI seeks constructive industry-academia linkages'

'MCCI seeks constructive industry-academia linkages'

"MCCI is very much interested to build a constructive relationship between the industry and academia. The industry-academia linkages are equally beneficial to both sides as the research by universities would help in improving quality of industrial product
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
'Hospital waste causing hazardous diseases'

'Hospital waste causing hazardous diseases'

Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab on Health Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that hospital waste is causing dangerous diseases and all the stake-holder departments need to adopt a consolidated strategy for tackling the problem.
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Senators urge government to use full might against Taliban

Senators urge government to use full might against Taliban

The persistent absence of a flamboyant interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Tuesday earned him the wrath of opposition senators who staged a walkout from Senate, leaving the chair with no option but to adjourn the house due to a lack of quorum.
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
KWSB announces alternate water distribution schedule

KWSB announces alternate water distribution schedule

Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) has started its alternate days water distribution system for the city from 1st of this month after suspension of water supply from Hub Dam. This new schedule will be applied to the entire city and water supply will
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Iran knows where the hostages are kept: spokesman

Iran knows where the hostages are kept: spokesman

Iranian Interior Ministry spokesman has claimed they have found the place where the Iranian border guards, taken hostage, are kept in Pakistan. Hosseinali Amiri the Interior Ministry deputy commented on the release of 5 Iranian border guards taken hostage
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Islamabad attack: Olson extends condolences to victims' families

Islamabad attack: Olson extends condolences to victims' families

On behalf of the American people, US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard G. Olson extends deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the despicable act of terrorism that took place at Islamabad's District Court Complex in the F-8 sector
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Accessing bank accounts

Accessing bank accounts

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has again become quite active in seeking probe into the bank accounts of individuals and other entities. According to the latest SRO 115/1/2014 issued by the FBR, every bank will be required to submit to the Board a monthly
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Baloch human rights marchers

Baloch human rights marchers

The group of Baloch people who embarked on a long march from Quetta to Islamabad on October 27 carrying the photos of missing relatives along with the names and dates of disappearance to seek their recovery reached the destination on February 28. Along th
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
'Rectification' under Sales Tax Act, 1990

'Rectification' under Sales Tax Act, 1990

Present phraseology of section 57 in the Sales Tax Act (Act) empowers officers of Inland Revenue, Commissioner, Commissioner (Appeals) and the Appellate Tribunal to rectify any mistake in an order, apparent from the record, on own motion or on any mistake
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Egypt court bans Hamas

Egypt court bans Hamas

A Cairo court banned Tuesday the Palestinian Hamas movement from operating in Egypt, tightening the noose around the militant rulers of the blockaded Gaza Strip amid a crackdown on Islamists. The emergency court's decision to also seize Hamas's assets, ah
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Ukraine makes first contacts with Russia to avert war

Ukraine makes first contacts with Russia to avert war

Ukraine's interim Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said on Tuesday that his government had made the first "timid" contacts with Russian leaders aimed at resolving the crisis in his ex-Soviet state. The dramatic announcement came four days after President
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
EU to help Ukraine pay Russian gas bill

EU to help Ukraine pay Russian gas bill

The European Union will help Ukraine pay the $2.0 billion it owes to Russian gas giant Gazprom, EU Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said Tuesday. "Payment of the outstanding Ukraine bills is high up in the European Commission's aid package" for Ukra
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 04, 2014).

Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
EU to help Ukraine pay Russian gas bill

EU to help Ukraine pay Russian gas bill

The European Union will help Ukraine pay the $2.0 billion it owes to Russian gas giant Gazprom, EU Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said Tuesday. "Payment of the outstanding Ukraine bills is high up in the European Commission's aid package" for Ukra
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 04, 2014).

Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
EU to help Ukraine pay Russian gas bill

EU to help Ukraine pay Russian gas bill

The European Union will help Ukraine pay the $2.0 billion it owes to Russian gas giant Gazprom, EU Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said Tuesday. "Payment of the outstanding Ukraine bills is high up in the European Commission''s aid package" for Ukr
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 04, 2014).

Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
US suspends military cooperation with Russia

US suspends military cooperation with Russia

The United States has suspended defence co-operation with Russia because of Moscow's military intervention in Ukraine, the Pentagon said Monday, urging Moscow to "de-escalate the crisis." "We have, in light of recent events in Ukraine, put on hold all mil
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
US suspends military cooperation with Russia

US suspends military cooperation with Russia

The United States has suspended defence co-operation with Russia because of Moscow's military intervention in Ukraine, the Pentagon said Monday, urging Moscow to "de-escalate the crisis." "We have, in light of recent events in Ukraine, put on hold all mil
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Bullish spell continues

Bullish spell continues

The share market Tuesday succeeded to restore 26,000-point level on the back of the bullish momentum that continued at the local bourse for a second day in a row. The 100-index gained 355 points to close at 26,209 points against 25,853 points Monday. The
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Bullish spell continues

Bullish spell continues

The share market Tuesday succeeded to restore 26,000-point level on the back of the bullish momentum that continued at the local bourse for a second day in a row. The 100-index gained 355 points to close at 26,209 points against 25,853 points Monday. The
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Bullish spell continues

Bullish spell continues

The share market Tuesday succeeded to restore 26,000-point level on the back of the bullish momentum that continued at the local bourse for a second day in a row. The 100-index gained 355 points to close at 26,209 points against 25,853 points Monday. The
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
BRIndex30 surges by 244.83 points

BRIndex30 surges by 244.83 points

On Tuesday, BRIndex30 opened at 15,567.24. It touched an intraday high of 15,821.07 and an intraday low of 15,499.08 and closed at 15,812.07, which was 244.83 points or 1.57 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 157,753,800, which was 54.93
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
BRIndex30 surges by 244.83 points

BRIndex30 surges by 244.83 points

On Tuesday, BRIndex30 opened at 15,567.24. It touched an intraday high of 15,821.07 and an intraday low of 15,499.08 and closed at 15,812.07, which was 244.83 points or 1.57 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 157,753,800, which was 54.93
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Hydropower project: three firms submit bids

Hydropower project: three firms submit bids

Three companies have submitted bids for 100 MW Kotli run of river hydropower project on the river Punch, to be evaluated on a fast-track basis by a committee headed by the Managing Director Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB). The estimated cost o
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Hydropower project: three firms submit bids

Hydropower project: three firms submit bids

Three companies have submitted bids for 100 MW Kotli run of river hydropower project on the river Punch, to be evaluated on a fast-track basis by a committee headed by the Managing Director Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB). The estimated cost o
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Hydropower project: three firms submit bids

Hydropower project: three firms submit bids

Three companies have submitted bids for 100 MW Kotli run of river hydropower project on the river Punch, to be evaluated on a fast-track basis by a committee headed by the Managing Director Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB). The estimated cost o
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Fiscal Year 2015 Budget: wealth statement will be mandatory

Fiscal Year 2015 Budget: wealth statement will be mandatory

The Federal Board of Revenue will make it mandatory for all return filers to submit wealth statement, irrespective of existing limit of income exceeding Rs 1 million, for Tax Year 2014. Sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that the filing
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Fiscal Year 2015 Budget: wealth statement will be mandatory

Fiscal Year 2015 Budget: wealth statement will be mandatory

The Federal Board of Revenue will make it mandatory for all return filers to submit wealth statement, irrespective of existing limit of income exceeding Rs 1 million, for Tax Year 2014. Sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that the filing
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Fiscal Year 2015 Budget: wealth statement will be mandatory

Fiscal Year 2015 Budget: wealth statement will be mandatory

The Federal Board of Revenue will make it mandatory for all return filers to submit wealth statement, irrespective of existing limit of income exceeding Rs 1 million, for Tax Year 2014. Sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that the filing
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Fiscal Year 2015 Budget: wealth statement will be mandatory

Fiscal Year 2015 Budget: wealth statement will be mandatory

The Federal Board of Revenue will make it mandatory for all return filers to submit wealth statement, irrespective of existing limit of income exceeding Rs 1 million, for Tax Year 2014. Sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that the filing
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
'Good trade' pillar of our policy: Aziz

'Good trade' pillar of our policy: Aziz

Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has said the foreign policy of Pakistan is based on non-interference in matters of other countries, development of economy, good trade relations and reflection of internal situation of the country.
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
'Good trade' pillar of our policy: Aziz

'Good trade' pillar of our policy: Aziz

Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has said the foreign policy of Pakistan is based on non-interference in matters of other countries, development of economy, good trade relations and reflection of internal situation of the country.
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
''Good trade'' pillar of our policy: Aziz

''Good trade'' pillar of our policy: Aziz

Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has said the foreign policy of Pakistan is based on non-interference in matters of other countries, development of economy, good trade relations and reflection of internal situation of the country.
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
India expected to announce elections today

India expected to announce elections today

India, the world's largest democracy, is expected to announce Wednesday national elections that polls suggest will remove the scandal-tainted ruling Congress party from power. The election commission was expected to announce the schedule for the parliamen
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
ISE index up by 52.94 points

ISE index up by 52.94 points

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday, 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 52.94 points as the ISE Te
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
ISE index up by 52.94 points

ISE index up by 52.94 points

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday, 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 52.94 points as the ISE Te
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
LSE index gains 27.61 points

LSE index gains 27.61 points

Equities on Tuesday moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange and finally settled in green zone amid ascending transaction volume on account of fresh buying select scrips. The LSE-25 index gained 27.61 points to close at 4958.53 against 4930.92 of Mond
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
LSE index gains 27.61 points

LSE index gains 27.61 points

Equities on Tuesday moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange and finally settled in green zone amid ascending transaction volume on account of fresh buying select scrips. The LSE-25 index gained 27.61 points to close at 4958.53 against 4930.92 of Mond
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Ahrar-ul-Hind a fake organisation: Altaf

Ahrar-ul-Hind a fake organisation: Altaf

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Tuesday demanded "a full and thorough" investigation into the attacks on Islamabad District and Sessions Court and Landi Kotal to find out whether or not the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has ca
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Ahrar-ul-Hind a fake organisation: Altaf

Ahrar-ul-Hind a fake organisation: Altaf

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Tuesday demanded "a full and thorough" investigation into the attacks on Islamabad District and Sessions Court and Landi Kotal to find out whether or not the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has ca
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (March 04, 2014).

Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Kerry likely to visit Pakistan: State Department

Kerry likely to visit Pakistan: State Department

The United States and Pakistan work closely towards regional peace and stability and Secretary of State John Kerry hopes to visit the South Asian country again as part of bilateral engagement, the State Department said. State Department spokesperson Jen P
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Kerry likely to visit Pakistan: State Department

Kerry likely to visit Pakistan: State Department

The United States and Pakistan work closely towards regional peace and stability and Secretary of State John Kerry hopes to visit the South Asian country again as part of bilateral engagement, the State Department said. State Department spokesperson Jen P
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round gains

THE RUPEE: all-round gains

The rupee posted fresh gains against the dollar and euro in the process of trading on Tuesday, dealers said. The rupee gave up overnight weakness in relation to the dollar picking up 11-paisa for buying at Rs 104.84 and it also gained 10-paisa for selling
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Syria surrenders a third of chemical arsenal: watchdog

Syria surrenders a third of chemical arsenal: watchdog

Syria has surrendered or destroyed nearly a third of its chemical arsenal but remains behind on its international obligations, the head of the disarmament mission told the world's chemical watchdog Tuesday. Syria has already missed several target dates to
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Gold falls in Europe

Gold falls in Europe

Gold fell more than one percent on Tuesday, retreating from the previous day's four-month high, after President Vladimir Putin said Russia would only use military force in Ukraine as a last resort. The precious metal rallied nearly 2 percent on Monday as
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Gold drops in Asia

Gold drops in Asia

Gold dropped 1 percent on Tuesday as equities rebounded after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops engaged in exercises in an area which borders crisis-struck Ukraine to return to their base. Gold rallied to a four-month high on Monday after in
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Gold jumps two percent in New York

Gold jumps two percent in New York

Gold surged about 2 percent to a four-month high on Monday as escalating military tension between Ukraine and Russia bolstered demand for assets perceived to be relatively safe as investors sold riskier investments such as equities.
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Coffee sinks

Coffee sinks

Arabica coffee futures on ICE dropped 4 percent on Tuesday, tumbling from the prior session's two-year peak on profit-taking, which accelerated in late-day dealings, while Liffe robusta turned lower after tapping a one-year high. ICE Futures US raw sugar
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Palm oil flat

Palm oil flat

Malaysian palm oil futures ended flat on Tuesday, trading near 17-month highs as lower production expectations due to dry weather conditions were offset by weaker comparative vegetable oils. The benchmark May contract on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exc
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Wheat and corn surge

Wheat and corn surge

US wheat futures surged nearly 5 percent on Monday, the most in 1-1/2 years, as tensions in Ukraine stoked fears of disruption to shipments from the Black Sea, one of the world's key grain-exporting zones. Corn futures jumped 1.5 percent at the Chicago Bo
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Tokyo rubber higher

Tokyo rubber higher

Tokyo rubber futures ended higher after a thinly traded session on Tuesday on the back of firmer oil and a weaker yen, dealers said. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for August delivery was up 1.1 yen to settle at 225.8 yen ($2.23) per kg. The
Published 05 Mar, 2014 12:00am
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