News Archives for Print - 2014-03-12

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

LUMHS team visits Mithi hospital

During a visit to the Civil Hospital, Mithi for providing Medical Aid to the drought-hit area of Tharparkar, the Dean of Medicine & allied Sciences Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro Professor Salma Shaikh expressed that the Disease

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Qaim displeased with delay in supply of relief goods

Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah has expressed his displeasure over delay in supply and distribution of relief goods to the drought-affected people at District Tharparkar and has directed the Chief Secretary Sindh to conduct impartial inquiry again

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Giorgi ousts Sharapova at Indian Wells

Italian qualifier Camila Giorgi stunned defending champion and fourth seed Maria Sharapova 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 on Monday to reach the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open. The 79th-ranked Giorgi needed two hours and 36 minutes to notch her third career win agai

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Dolgopolov stuns Nadal

Alexandr Dolgopolov toppled world number one and defending champion Rafael Nadal 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7/5) Monday in the third round of the Indian Wells ATP Masters. Ukraine's Dolgopolov, ranked 31st in the world and seeded 28th in the first Masters tournament

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Bopara, Samuels and Sammy fined over row

England all-rounder Ravi Bopara and West Indian duo Darren Sammy and Marlon Samuels were all fined for their on-field confrontation on Sunday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. The three players were found to have breached the ICC's

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Pardew banned for seven games over headbutt

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been given a seven-match suspension and a £60,000 ($100,000, 72,000 euros) fine for headbutting Hull City midfielder David Meyler, the Football Association announced on Tuesday. The 52-year-old will be banned from

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Blind skiers follow the sound to victory

When Kelly Gallagher accepted her gold medal Monday - a historic Winter Paralympic victory for Britain - she shared the podium with Charlotte Evans, her eyes on the slope while she flies down the alpine course. Kelly, who hails from Northern Ireland, has

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Over $100,000 bonus for Nigeria World Cup triumph

Nigeria's footballers could earn more than $100,000 each if they become the first African team to win the World Cup this year. The figure pales into insignificance compared to the $800,000-plus given by Spain to its players who won the 2010 cup however.

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

I'm not done yet, says Harris

Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris, who bowled his country to a series victory in South Africa last week, is hoping knee surgery will prolong his test career through the 2015 Ashes at least. The 34-year-old has been plagued by injuries since his debut in

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

England's Root out of World Twenty20

England batsman Joe Root will miss the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh and be replaced by Ian Bell, the International Cricket Council announced on Monday. Rising Yorkshire star Root, 23, broke his thumb batting against the West Indies in last week's one-day

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

US firm buys 2.5 percent Man United stake

An American investment firm has acquired a quarter of all the Manchester United shares available on the New York Stock Exchange, the club announced on Tuesday. Baron Capital now owns 24 percent of all the shares that were sold by United's owners, the Glaz

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

WTA lukewarm over new tennis league

The Women's Tennis Association offered only lukewarm support for the new International Premier Tennis League on Tuesday, with some details still sketchy even after the player draft. Melissa Pine, the WTA's Asia-Pacific vice-president and tournament direct

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Sterling springs back

Sterling recovered from lows just below $1.66 on Tuesday, riding out the impact of testimony from Bank of England policymakers which offered little support for the market's view of when interest rates will rise. Forward interest rates show investors betti

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Asia currencies edge higher

Emerging Asian currencies edged higher versus the dollar on Tuesday with sentiment improving as the Chinese yuan stabilised and regional equities held firm. The South Korean won edged higher, helped by South Korean exporters' dollar selling for settlement

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Indian rupee retreats

The Indian rupee posted its first fall against the dollar in six sessions on Tuesday, retreating from a seven-month high hit early in the session, after Reuters reported the government has put on hold plans to list domestic debt on global bond indexes. "G

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Australian and New Zealand dollar show resilience

The Australian and New Zealand dollars showed noticeable resilience on Tuesday after worries about China's economy hit commodity prices hard. The Aussie held steady at $0.9027, from $0.9016 in early trade, having touched a three-month high of $0.9135 late

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Bangladesh's interbank forex, interest rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Tuesday. 77.73-77.74 (77.73-77.73). Call Money Rates: 06.75-08.25 percent (previous 05.25-08.25 percent). ( revised).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Dollar little changed versus majors in New York

The US dollar was little changed against major currencies on Monday, supported by hopes US job growth would pick up in the wake of last week's mildly encouraging report on hiring and as tension over Ukraine remained contained. Meanwhile, the Australian do

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Early trade in New York: euro slips versus dollar, yen

The euro fell against the dollar and the yen on Tuesday after European Central Bank policymakers indicated traders may have overlooked the message that the bank may still act to stimulate the economy. The common currency strengthened to a 2-1/2-year peak

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

High-flying euro cedes ground in London

The euro fell against the dollar and the yen on Tuesday after a senior European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker told investors that they may have missed the message on policy that rates are set to remain accommodative for some time to come. Vice President

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Yen stays trapped in Asian trade

The yen remained trapped in narrow ranges in Asian trade on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan stood pat and gave no indication that further easing steps were in the cards yet. The BoJ maintained its massive monetary stimulus as widely expected, and stuck to

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

FTSE steadies in late trading, banks slip

Britain's top share index steadied on Tuesday after hitting a three-week low, with some investors seeing value in beaten-down stocks, although the market remained vulnerable to further declines in the near term. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index was up 0.08 pe

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Southeast Asian stocks up

Thai stocks rose on Tuesday to a three-month high ahead of a monetary policy decision by Thailand's central bank while other Southeast Asian markets recovered after most of them eased in the previous session due to weak Chinese export data. The day's trad

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Australian shares little changed

Australian shares finished flat on Tuesday as investors turned to banks and defensive stocks, unnerved by a steep fall in iron ore prices that hurt small miners and a pullback in a business conditions survey. The S&P/ASX 200 index added 2.3 points to fini

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

German shares outpace rest of Europe

German shares rose on Tuesday, outperforming European stocks more broadly, as strong trade data from the region's largest economy revived investor appetite for the DAX index. Wider market sentiment was still undermined by the crisis in Ukraine, where conf

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

India's NSE index falters after hitting record high

India's broader NSE index fell on Tuesday, retreating from a record high hit earlier in the session, as recent outperformers such as Reliance Industries fell on profit-booking ahead of key inflation data. India's record-setting rally, with the NSE hitting

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Hong Kong stocks flat, China up

Hong Kong's leading shares index closed flat on Tuesday, as an early rally fuelled by bargain-hunting fizzled out in the afternoon owing to ongoing concerns about China's economy. The benchmark Hang Seng Index edged up 4.68 points to 22,269.61 on turnover

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

US bond prices mostly flat

US Treasuries prices were roughly unchanged on Monday ahead of US government debt auctions this week that are expected to attract buyers after a drop in benchmark bond prices. The Treasury will sell $64 billion in new coupon-bearing debt this week, includ

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

US bond prices mostly flat

US Treasuries prices were roughly unchanged on Monday ahead of US government debt auctions this week that are expected to attract buyers after a drop in benchmark bond prices. The Treasury will sell $64 billion in new coupon-bearing debt this week, includ

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Seoul shares up

Seoul shares rose on Tuesday as retail investors hunted for bargains after a recent decline sparked by worries over a slowdown in China's economy, while institutions and foreigners sold local stocks. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed up

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

S&P dips; China data, Boeing weigh

US stocks dipped on Monday, weighed down by soft data out of China and Boeing's latest production setback. Merger and acquisition announcements, however, as well as company-specific news including on Facebook and Alexion Pharma, helped keep the S&P 500 an

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Tuesday's midday trade: stocks fall in choppy trading

US stocks fell in afternoon trading on Tuesday after swinging between gains and losses for most of the session as the lack of major corporate earnings or market-affecting data kept trading directionless. US wholesale inventories rose more than expected in

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Tokyo stocks soar

Tokyo stocks rose 0.69 percent Tuesday after the Bank of Japan held off launching fresh monetary easing measures. The Nikkei-225 index gained 103.97 points to 15,224.11, while the Topix index of all first-section shares added 0.46 percent, or 5.60 points,

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Egypt's index climbs on talk of Sisi presidential bid; Qatar bourse drops

Egyptian shares rose on Tuesday after an unconfirmed media report suggested defence minister Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi would soon launch his bid for the presidency, while Qatar took a hit as heavyweight Industries Qatar traded ex-dividend. Egypt's Al Shorouk n

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Emerging economies likely to hold back growth: OECD

Emerging economies are expected to hold down global growth with their "sub-par" performance, the OECD forecast on Tuesday, warning that the risk of recent turmoil hitting developing markets could intensify. But advanced economies are expected to post stre

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

India's exports fall

India's merchandise exports fell for the first time in eight months in February, data showed on Tuesday, dampening hopes of an export-led recovery for the flagging economy ahead of national elections. Exports contracted 3.67 percent last month from a year

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

BoJ holds off new easing measures

The Bank of Japan held off fresh monetary easing measures Tuesday, saying the economy was picking up, despite slowing growth in the last quarter of 2013 and fears that a looming tax hike will dent the recovery. The head of the central bank also indicated

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Forex rigging 'as serious as' Libor scandal: Carney

The alleged manipulation of foreign exchange markets is "as serious as" the Libor rate rigging scandal that rocked the financial sector, Bank of England governor Mark Carney said Tuesday. "This is extremely serious... this is as serious as Libor, if not m

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Time runs short as Europe haggles over key bank reform

European countries haggled on Tuesday over a scheme to insulate taxpayers from the costs of bank failures, redoubling efforts to avoid an embarrassing delay to the euro zone's centrepiece crisis reform. The protracted talks show the politically charged na

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Bitcoin exchange MtGox files for US bankruptcy protection

The troubled Bitcoin exchange MtGox filed for protection under US bankruptcy law Monday, 10 days after doing the same in Japan after a huge loss of the digital currency, a court document showed. The Japanese firm is now protected temporarily under Chapter

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

German exports, imports surge at fastest pace in nearly two years

German exports and imports surged in January at the fastest pace in nearly two years, data showed on Tuesday, adding to signs that Europe's largest economy started the year on a strong footing and is on track to robust growth. Data from the Federal Statis

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Zurich to cut about 800 jobs

Zurich Insurance Group will cut about 800 jobs globally to save around $250 million per year by the end of 2015 as part of a drive to reduce costs and improve profitability. The company is overhauling its business by investing in high margin units and sel

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

German IT market eyes 2014 growth but lags global pace

The German IT and communications sector is set to return to growth in 2014 driven by smartphones and tablet computers but still trail a booming global market, an industry lobby said Sunday. On the eve of the world's biggest hi-tech fair, Germany's BITKOM

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

German IT market eyes 2014 growth but lags global pace

The German IT and communications sector is set to return to growth in 2014 driven by smartphones and tablet computers but still trail a booming global market, an industry lobby said Sunday. On the eve of the world's biggest hi-tech fair, Germany's BITKOM

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Consumers, exports boost Portugal

Portuguese consumers increased their spending in the last quarter of last year, showing some confidence amid austerity and giving an unexpected boost to the economy, official data showed on Tuesday. Overall, the bailed-out country appears to be benefiting

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

China firm in landmark bond default to sell assets

The first company in China to default on a corporate bond said Tuesday it would sell assets in a bid to meet interest payments as possible bankruptcy looms. Shanghai-based Chaori Solar Energy Science & Technology Co on Friday confirmed the landmark defaul

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

China firm in landmark bond default to sell assets

The first company in China to default on a corporate bond said Tuesday it would sell assets in a bid to meet interest payments as possible bankruptcy looms. Shanghai-based Chaori Solar Energy Science & Technology Co on Friday confirmed the landmark defaul

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

RBS might have to leave an independent Scotland: BoE's Carney

The Royal Bank of Scotland and other Scottish-based financial firms might have to move their headquarters to England if Scotland becomes independent and joins the European Union, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said on Tuesday.

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

UK financial body urges quick action over foreign exchange 'fixing'

Regulators should deal quickly with allegations that banks have rigged the $5.3 trillion-a-day foreign exchange market to avoid harming Britain's reputation as a financial centre, a top industry official said on Tuesday. Chris Cummings, chief executive of

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Aaj TV - Wednesday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

BRIndex30 rises by 276.93 points

On Tues-day, BRIndex30 opened at 16,281.03 and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 16,588.15 and an intraday low of 16,363.66 and closed at 16,557.96, which was 276.93 points or 1.7 percent higher than previous

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

TT charges dues: banks to get Rs 3.46 billion by March 21: Dar

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said the government has already cleared Rs 6 billion on account of payment of Telegraphic Transfer (TT) charges to banks and the outstanding dues of Rs 3.46 billion will be cleared by March 21 to further encourage ban

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Despatch of dividend warrants

Dates of despatch of dividend warrants and bonus share certificates.

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

TT charges dues: banks to get Rs 3.46 billion by March 21: Dar

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said the government has already cleared Rs 6 billion on account of payment of Telegraphic Transfer (TT) charges to banks and the outstanding dues of Rs 3.46 billion will be cleared by March 21 to further encourage ban

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

TT charges dues: banks to get Rs 3.46 billion by March 21: Dar

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said the government has already cleared Rs 6 billion on account of payment of Telegraphic Transfer (TT) charges to banks and the outstanding dues of Rs 3.46 billion will be cleared by March 21 to further encourage ban

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Tuesday (March 11, 2014)

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

TT charges dues: banks to get Rs 3.46 billion by March 21: Dar

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said the government has already cleared Rs 6 billion on account of payment of Telegraphic Transfer (TT) charges to banks and the outstanding dues of Rs 3.46 billion will be cleared by March 21 to further encourage ban

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Tuesday (March 11, 2014)

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Crimea votes for independence as US and Russia clash

Lawmakers on the flashpoint Crimean peninsula voted on Tuesday for independence from Ukraine ahead of a referendum on joining Russia while Washington rebuffed talks with Moscow in one of their fiercest clashes since the Cold War. The hold of Kiev's new We

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Tuesday (March 11, 2014)

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Crimea votes for independence as US and Russia clash

Lawmakers on the flashpoint Crimean peninsula voted on Tuesday for independence from Ukraine ahead of a referendum on joining Russia while Washington rebuffed talks with Moscow in one of their fiercest clashes since the Cold War. The hold of Kiev's new We

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Bullish trend prevails

A bullish trend prevailed on Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) Tuesday as the KSE-100 index gained 132 points to close at fresh record high of 27,309 points against 27,176 points Monday. During the intraday trading, the index touched 27,352 highest and 27,176

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Bullish trend prevails

A bullish trend prevailed on Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) Tuesday as the KSE-100 index gained 132 points to close at fresh record high of 27,309 points against 27,176 points Monday. During the intraday trading, the index touched 27,352 highest and 27,176

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Bullish trend prevails

A bullish trend prevailed on Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) Tuesday as the KSE-100 index gained 132 points to close at fresh record high of 27,309 points against 27,176 points Monday. During the intraday trading, the index touched 27,352 highest and 27,176

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Thar famine: SHC directs judicial officers to examine relief work

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday directed judicial officers of Tharparkar and Umerkot to examine ongoing relief operation in famine-hit districts and collect data regarding death toll due to malnutrition. A division bench headed by Chief Justice Maqb

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

'Efforts on to reduce trade deficit, increase tax revenues'

Rana Muhammad Afzal, MNA and Parliamentary Secretary Finance, has said the government was making strenuous efforts to reduce trade deficit and increase tax revenues to provide maximum funds for development and public welfare. He was addressing the members

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

'Efforts on to reduce trade deficit, increase tax revenues'

Rana Muhammad Afzal, MNA and Parliamentary Secretary Finance, has said the government was making strenuous efforts to reduce trade deficit and increase tax revenues to provide maximum funds for development and public welfare. He was addressing the members

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Illegal appointments, embezzlement: FIA arrests former chairman Pemra, 3 officers

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Tuesday arrested former chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Dr Abdul Jabbar and three other officers over alleged illegal appointments and embezzlement. Sources said that the former cha

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (March 11, 2014).

Published 12 Mar, 2014 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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