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Print - 2015-04-16

Pakistani products: 'Grant of GSP Plus shows confidence of world markets'

Pakistani products: 'Grant of GSP Plus shows confidence of world markets'

Ms Zoe Leffler, a representative of European Union said: "Award of GSP Plus status shows the confidence of international markets in the excellent quality of Pakistani products." She said that this status would enable Pakistan to export more than US $1 bil

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

APCMA budget proposals: cement industry demands reduction in FED

APCMA budget proposals: cement industry demands reduction in FED

The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) has presented its budget proposals to the Federal Board of Revenue chairman, saying the industry is subject to the Federal Excise Duty at the rate of 5 percent of retail price and General Sales Tax

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

APCMA budget proposals: cement industry demands reduction in FED

APCMA budget proposals: cement industry demands reduction in FED

The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) has presented its budget proposals to the Federal Board of Revenue chairman, saying the industry is subject to the Federal Excise Duty at the rate of 5 percent of retail price and General Sales Tax

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

WWF report: Impact of climate change may cost Rs 30,000 per acre on productivity

WWF report: Impact of climate change may cost Rs 30,000 per acre on productivity

Impact of climate change on Pakistan will likely to have a large cost on agricultural productivity, which can amount to Rs 30,000 per acre, revealed a report by the world Wide Funds for Nature Pakistan.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

NTDC installs, replaces another 250MVA transformers

NTDC installs, replaces another 250MVA transformers

Under a comprehensive plan to mitigate forced loadshedding and tripping, the National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDCL) has installed and replaced another 250 MVA power transformer at 220 kV grid station Bund Road Lahore and started electr

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Hamza says energy crisis could end by 2018

Hamza says energy crisis could end by 2018

The central leader of PML-N Hamza Shahbaz Sharif has expressed the hope that the energy crisis will be eliminated from the country by 2018.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Wapda employees protest government's privatisation plan

Wapda employees protest government's privatisation plan

A large number of workers belonging to Wapda Hydro Electric Workers Union (CBA) held a demonstration in Multan against a proposed government plan to privatise distribution companies (Discos) including Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Tevta to arrange Job Mela soon: chairperson

Tevta to arrange Job Mela soon: chairperson

"The Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) will soon arrange Job Mela at the Expo Centre to provide proper jobs to its students. In this expo, the Chambers of Commerce and Industries, trade organisations, multi-national companies w

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

'Children should be equipped with modern education'

'Children should be equipped with modern education'

Education is a key to success and children should be equipped with modern education to make them useful citizen. Ambassador of Italy Adriano Chiodi Cianfarani said this Wednesday while addressing a fundraising ceremony for Bright Star Mobile Library at a

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

PTA voices concern over persistent decline in FDI

PTA voices concern over persistent decline in FDI

The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) has expressed concern over a persistent decline in foreign direct investment from 3.67 percent of the gross domestic product in 2007 to 0.55 percent in 2013, with minimum 0.38 percent in 2012, while there has been ha

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Legislators' attendance record: PILDAT praises Punjab Assembly's step

Legislators' attendance record: PILDAT praises Punjab Assembly's step

Provincial Assembly of the Punjab has made legislators attendance record available on the Assembly website. Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) Wednesday termed it as a significant step towards greater transparency and

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Mustehkum Sarmaya Fund: LHC approves listing of HBL Units

Mustehkum Sarmaya Fund: LHC approves listing of HBL Units

The Lahore Stock Exchange Limited has approved the formal listing and quotation of the Units of the HBL Mustehkum Sarmaya Fund-1 (Open end Fund managed by HBL Asset Management Ltd). The Fund will be quoted under the 'open-end fund' sector of the Ready Boa

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

APTMA for continuation of MINTEX as separate Ministry

APTMA for continuation of MINTEX as separate Ministry

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association Chairman S. M. Tanveer has urged Premier Nawaz Sharif to appoint a federal minister to oversee the Ministry of Textile Industry but criticised a move merging the Ministry of Textile Industry with that of commerce for

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

All-out efforts being made to promote handicraft sector: minister

All-out efforts being made to promote handicraft sector: minister

Provincial Minister for Labour and HR, Raja Ashfaq Sarwar, has said that Punjab government is making all-out efforts to promote handicraft sector reflecting Pakistani culture and values made by our artisans from villages and remote areas and will provide

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Smeda proposes budget recommendations for 2015-16

Smeda proposes budget recommendations for 2015-16

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) has proposed an export credit guarantee insurance scheme besides increasing the income tax exemption and decreasing the corporate tax for small-business enterprises in the upcoming federal bud

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Smeda proposes budget recommendations for 2015-16

Smeda proposes budget recommendations for 2015-16

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) has proposed an export credit guarantee insurance scheme besides increasing the income tax exemption and decreasing the corporate tax for small-business enterprises in the upcoming federal bud

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

ICMA Pakistan's pre-budget seminar: Industrialists for pro-poor and investment-friendly budget

ICMA Pakistan's pre-budget seminar: Industrialists for pro-poor and investment-friendly budget

Industrialists and trade leaders have urged the government to present a pro-poor, business and investment friendly budget to give impetus to the economic growth. Addressing first-ever national level pre-budget seminar at a local hotel, which was arranged

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

ICMA Pakistan's pre-budget seminar: Industrialists for pro-poor and investment-friendly budget

ICMA Pakistan's pre-budget seminar: Industrialists for pro-poor and investment-friendly budget

Industrialists and trade leaders have urged the government to present a pro-poor, business and investment friendly budget to give impetus to the economic growth. Addressing first-ever national level pre-budget seminar at a local hotel, which was arranged

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Prosperity of country depends on peace in FATA: KP Governor

Prosperity of country depends on peace in FATA: KP Governor

KP Governor, Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan has declared that peace and prosperity in the country depend upon the restoration of peace and prosperity in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and that is why the government is paying heed to the under developed

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

PTCL's EPS recovers from 4QCY14 loss

PTCL's EPS recovers from 4QCY14 loss

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 716 million for 1QCY15. This shows a decline of 83.5 percent Year-on-Year (YoY). Similarly, the privately-run telecom giant's earning per share (EP

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Wheat purchase: government to prefer farmers over middlemen

Wheat purchase: government to prefer farmers over middlemen

The government has decided to purchase wheat from farmers as first priority and then from the middleman with the objective to ensure more benefit to growers, said Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R), Sikandar Hayat Bosan on W

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Senate may take up draft Securities Bill today

Senate may take up draft Securities Bill today

The Senate is expected to consider the draft Securities Bill, 2015 here today (Thursday) to empower the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to exercise emergency powers for averting 2008-like crash of stock market and providing strong re

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Senate may take up draft Securities Bill today

Senate may take up draft Securities Bill today

The Senate is expected to consider the draft Securities Bill, 2015 here today (Thursday) to empower the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to exercise emergency powers for averting 2008-like crash of stock market and providing strong re

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Senate may take up draft Securities Bill today

Senate may take up draft Securities Bill today

The Senate is expected to consider the draft Securities Bill, 2015 here today (Thursday) to empower the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to exercise emergency powers for averting 2008-like crash of stock market and providing strong re

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Development of capital markets: SECP forms Consultative Group

Development of capital markets: SECP forms Consultative Group

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has constituted a Consultative Group with the objective of recommending the way forward for the development of capital markets in Pakistan. The Group will act as an independent think tank for impor

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Development of capital markets: SECP forms Consultative Group

Development of capital markets: SECP forms Consultative Group

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has constituted a Consultative Group with the objective of recommending the way forward for the development of capital markets in Pakistan. The Group will act as an independent think tank for impor

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Development of capital markets: SECP forms Consultative Group

Development of capital markets: SECP forms Consultative Group

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has constituted a Consultative Group with the objective of recommending the way forward for the development of capital markets in Pakistan. The Group will act as an independent think tank for impor

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Development of capital markets: SECP forms Consultative Group

Development of capital markets: SECP forms Consultative Group

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has constituted a Consultative Group with the objective of recommending the way forward for the development of capital markets in Pakistan. The Group will act as an independent think tank for impor

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Oil & gas entities: BoI seeks to clarify tax holiday status

Oil & gas entities: BoI seeks to clarify tax holiday status

The Board of Investment (BoI) has decided to move a summary to the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet to clarify that tax holiday covers exemption from minimum tax under Income Tax Ordinance 2001 to all enterprises related to oil and ga

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Oil & gas entities: BoI seeks to clarify tax holiday status

Oil & gas entities: BoI seeks to clarify tax holiday status

The Board of Investment (BoI) has decided to move a summary to the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet to clarify that tax holiday covers exemption from minimum tax under Income Tax Ordinance 2001 to all enterprises related to oil and ga

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

New York cotton

New York cotton

Fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Oil & gas entities: BoI seeks to clarify tax holiday status

Oil & gas entities: BoI seeks to clarify tax holiday status

The Board of Investment (BoI) has decided to move a summary to the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet to clarify that tax holiday covers exemption from minimum tax under Income Tax Ordinance 2001 to all enterprises related to oil and ga

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

New York cotton

New York cotton

Fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Mumbai attack case transferred to ATC

Mumbai attack case transferred to ATC

Tne Mumbai terror attack case has been transferred from Islamabad High Court to an Anti-Terrorism Court on Wednesday. The prosecutor is ordered to appear before the Trail Court on April 22 to get the statements of witnesses recorded. The statements of 22

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (April 15, 2015) and the forecast for Thursday (April 16, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Mumbai attack case transferred to ATC

Mumbai attack case transferred to ATC

Tne Mumbai terror attack case has been transferred from Islamabad High Court to an Anti-Terrorism Court on Wednesday. The prosecutor is ordered to appear before the Trail Court on April 22 to get the statements of witnesses recorded. The statements of 22

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

KSE set to double order limit under KATS

KSE set to double order limit under KATS

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) is all set to double the order limit under the Karachi Automated Trading System (KATS) from April 20. The front regulator in its March 27 notice had informed the TRE Certificate Holders of its board of director''s decision

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

KSE set to double order limit under KATS

KSE set to double order limit under KATS

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) is all set to double the order limit under the Karachi Automated Trading System (KATS) from April 20. The front regulator in its March 27 notice had informed the TRE Certificate Holders of its board of director's decision

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

KSE set to double order limit under KATS

KSE set to double order limit under KATS

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) is all set to double the order limit under the Karachi Automated Trading System (KATS) from April 20. The front regulator in its March 27 notice had informed the TRE Certificate Holders of its board of director's decision

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Protestors wave Pakistani flags in IHK

Protestors wave Pakistani flags in IHK

In Indian occupied Kashmir on Wednesday echoed Pakistan Zindabad slogans as demonstrators marched on the roads of held Kashmir's capital Srinagar waving Pakistani flags in protest against the oppression by India. The Indian media is enraged over the wavin

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Protestors wave Pakistani flags in IHK

Protestors wave Pakistani flags in IHK

In Indian occupied Kashmir on Wednesday echoed Pakistan Zindabad slogans as demonstrators marched on the roads of held Kashmir's capital Srinagar waving Pakistani flags in protest against the oppression by India. The Indian media is enraged over the wavin

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 15, 2015)

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

4.3 percent growth forecast: IMF projects decline in net debt

4.3 percent growth forecast: IMF projects decline in net debt

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a decline in the net debt for Pakistan from 61.2 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2014 to 60.8 percent in 2015. According to the IMF Fiscal Monitor 2015 "Now is the time, fiscal policy for

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

4.3 percent growth forecast: IMF projects decline in net debt

4.3 percent growth forecast: IMF projects decline in net debt

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a decline in the net debt for Pakistan from 61.2 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2014 to 60.8 percent in 2015. According to the IMF Fiscal Monitor 2015 "Now is the time, fiscal policy for

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

4.3 percent growth forecast: IMF projects decline in net debt

4.3 percent growth forecast: IMF projects decline in net debt

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a decline in the net debt for Pakistan from 61.2 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2014 to 60.8 percent in 2015. According to the IMF Fiscal Monitor 2015 "Now is the time, fiscal policy for

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Ghauri Ballistic Missile System: Pakistan successfully conducts training launch

Ghauri Ballistic Missile System: Pakistan successfully conducts training launch

Pakistan on Wednesday successfully conducted training launch of Ghauri Ballistic Missile System capable to carry both conventional and nuclear warheads up to a distance of 1300 Kilometres. The launch was conducted by a Strategic Missile Group of the Army

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Ghauri Ballistic Missile System: Pakistan successfully conducts training launch

Ghauri Ballistic Missile System: Pakistan successfully conducts training launch

Pakistan on Wednesday successfully conducted training launch of Ghauri Ballistic Missile System capable to carry both conventional and nuclear warheads up to a distance of 1300 Kilometres. The launch was conducted by a Strategic Missile Group of the Army

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Money-laundering case: One more suspect appears before London police

Money-laundering case: One more suspect appears before London police

Another suspect appeared before London's Metropolitan Police on Wednesday in an ongoing money-laundering investigation involving leaders of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). Sarfraz Merchant, a Karachi trader, is among six men being investigated by Scotland

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Money-laundering case: One more suspect appears before London police

Money-laundering case: One more suspect appears before London police

Another suspect appeared before London's Metropolitan Police on Wednesday in an ongoing money-laundering investigation involving leaders of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). Sarfraz Merchant, a Karachi trader, is among six men being investigated by Scotland

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

THE RUPEE: rising trend persists

THE RUPEE: rising trend persists

The rupee sustained its gains versus the dollar on the currency market on Wednesday in the process of trading, dealers said.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Imran Farooq murder case: JIT formed to investigate Muazzam Ali

Imran Farooq murder case: JIT formed to investigate Muazzam Ali

The Sindh Home Department on Wednesday issued a notification constituting a Joint Interrogation Team (JIT) to probe Muazzam Ali in the Imran Farooq murder case. The investigation team comprising the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), the Military Intellig

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

THE RUPEE: rising trend persists

THE RUPEE: rising trend persists

The rupee sustained its gains versus the dollar on the currency market on Wednesday in the process of trading, dealers said.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Imran Farooq murder case: JIT formed to investigate Muazzam Ali

Imran Farooq murder case: JIT formed to investigate Muazzam Ali

The Sindh Home Department on Wednesday issued a notification constituting a Joint Interrogation Team (JIT) to probe Muazzam Ali in the Imran Farooq murder case. The investigation team comprising the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), the Military Intellig

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

MQM's future on the edge?: JIT questions Saulat Mirza

MQM's future on the edge?: JIT questions Saulat Mirza

A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) headed by DIG Police Ameer Shaikh on Wednesday began questioning death row prisoner Saulat Mirza at Machh Jail in Balochistan.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

MQM's future on the edge?: JIT questions Saulat Mirza

MQM's future on the edge?: JIT questions Saulat Mirza

A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) headed by DIG Police Ameer Shaikh on Wednesday began questioning death row prisoner Saulat Mirza at Machh Jail in Balochistan.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Election probe: parties and individuals submit 'evidence'

Election probe: parties and individuals submit 'evidence'

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and Awami National Party (ANP) along with some individuals, including a private television channel, submitted documentary 'evidence' to the Judicial Commission.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Election probe: parties and individuals submit 'evidence'

Election probe: parties and individuals submit 'evidence'

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and Awami National Party (ANP) along with some individuals, including a private television channel, submitted documentary 'evidence' to the Judicial Commission.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Military courts: 17-member full court takes up petitions today

Military courts: 17-member full court takes up petitions today

A full court comprising 17 judges will take up on April 16 (today) identical pleas filed against military courts established through the 21st Constitutional Amendment.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (April 15, 2015)

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Military courts: 17-member full court takes up petitions today

Military courts: 17-member full court takes up petitions today

A full court comprising 17 judges will take up on April 16 (today) identical pleas filed against military courts established through the 21st Constitutional Amendment.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (April 15, 2015)

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

World Bank chief to launch NFIS anytime soon

World Bank chief to launch NFIS anytime soon

World Bank (WB) Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Sri Mulyani would launch the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) by end of this month or first week of May, it was reliably learnt. This was announced by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar dur

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (April 15, 2015)

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

World Bank chief to launch NFIS anytime soon

World Bank chief to launch NFIS anytime soon

World Bank (WB) Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Sri Mulyani would launch the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) by end of this month or first week of May, it was reliably learnt. This was announced by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar dur

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

World Bank chief to launch NFIS anytime soon

World Bank chief to launch NFIS anytime soon

World Bank (WB) Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Sri Mulyani would launch the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) by end of this month or first week of May, it was reliably learnt. This was announced by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar dur

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Nandipur project: Tariff approved by Nepra

Nandipur project: Tariff approved by Nepra

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved tariff for the much-delayed 425 MW furnace oil-fired Nandipur Power Project at Rs 11.30 per KWh for 30 years.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

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

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Nandipur project: Tariff approved by Nepra

Nandipur project: Tariff approved by Nepra

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved tariff for the much-delayed 425 MW furnace oil-fired Nandipur Power Project at Rs 11.30 per KWh for 30 years.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Nandipur project: Tariff approved by Nepra

Nandipur project: Tariff approved by Nepra

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved tariff for the much-delayed 425 MW furnace oil-fired Nandipur Power Project at Rs 11.30 per KWh for 30 years.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

World Bank discussing energy reform plan: expert

World Bank discussing energy reform plan: expert

The World Bank is discussing energy reform programme with Pakistani authorities, proposing to place ceiling on circular debt, which reached about 1% of GDP by the end of February 2015.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

World Bank discussing energy reform plan: expert

World Bank discussing energy reform plan: expert

The World Bank is discussing energy reform programme with Pakistani authorities, proposing to place ceiling on circular debt, which reached about 1% of GDP by the end of February 2015.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

World Bank discussing energy reform plan: expert

World Bank discussing energy reform plan: expert

The World Bank is discussing energy reform programme with Pakistani authorities, proposing to place ceiling on circular debt, which reached about 1% of GDP by the end of February 2015.

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

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

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Xi's visit: 32 projects accord to be signed

Xi's visit: 32 projects accord to be signed

Almost 32 projects, including 16 of energy sector, five pertaining to Gwadar and four of transport and infrastructure sectors, would be signed under Pak-China Economic Corridor during Chinese President Xi Jinping''s visit to Pakistan, which is likely to b

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

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

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Xi's visit: 32 projects accord to be signed

Xi's visit: 32 projects accord to be signed

Almost 32 projects, including 16 of energy sector, five pertaining to Gwadar and four of transport and infrastructure sectors, would be signed under Pak-China Economic Corridor during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pakistan, which is likely to be

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

EFU GUARANT GROWTH FUND Rates

EFU GUARANT GROWTH FUND Rates

EFU Guarant Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 15, 2015).

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

Xi's visit: 32 projects accord to be signed

Xi's visit: 32 projects accord to be signed

Almost 32 projects, including 16 of energy sector, five pertaining to Gwadar and four of transport and infrastructure sectors, would be signed under Pak-China Economic Corridor during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pakistan, which is likely to be

Published 16 Apr, 2015 12:00am

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USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 4	277.97
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 4	277.77
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 4	150.37
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 4	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 4	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 4	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 3	6,049.87
Nasdaq / Dec 3	19,480.91
Dow Jones / Dec 3	44,705.53
India Sensex / Dec 4	80,956.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 4	39,276.39
Hang Seng / Dec 4	19,742.46
FTSE 100 / Dec 4	8,328.12
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 4	20,195.75

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 3	17,685
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 4	70.17
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 4	235,940
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 4	2,644.45
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 4	71.11
Petrol/Litre / Dec 5	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.37 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Dec 5 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	627.86 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Dec 5 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Dec 5 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Dec 5 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	68.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Dec 5 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	150.94 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Dec 5 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,123.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Dec 5 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Dec 5 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	13.47 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.37 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Dec 5 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	627.86 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Dec 5 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Dec 5 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Dec 5 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	68.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Dec 5 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	150.94 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Dec 5 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,123.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Dec 5 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Dec 5 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	13.47 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Dec 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	246,707,903 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	89,419,070 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Dec 5 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	87,024,698 ▲ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Dec 5 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	67,806,935 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 5 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	61,811,720 ▲ 0.00
Power Cement / Dec 5 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	58,501,362 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	56,938,645 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Dec 5 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	56,115,997 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Dec 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,870,990 ▲ 0.00

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