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Print - 2012-09-21
PTV to telecast special programmes today

PTV to telecast special programmes today

Pakistan Television Corporation will telecast special programmes on Friday to observe Youm-e-Ishq-e Rasool (PBUH) in accordance with the decision of the government. PTV will telecast live speech of the PM Pervez Ashraf from Ishq-e-Rasool Conference.
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Early completion of water, power projects top priority: Wapda chairman

Early completion of water, power projects top priority: Wapda chairman

Besides initiating new projects in water and hydropower sectors, completion of the under-construction projects in shortest possible time is the foremost priority of the present management of the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). This
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
TCO directed to deploy traffic officers at General Hospital

TCO directed to deploy traffic officers at General Hospital

The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed City Traffic Officer (TCO) to deploy at least three officers of DSP ranks outside the main entrance of General Hospital and also ensure the presence of traffic wardens for 20 hours in a day. The court passed this
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Nawaz asks workers to be ready for general election

Nawaz asks workers to be ready for general election

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has asked party workers to start preparations for the general elections which are crucial for the country as well as countrymen. While addressing a party meeting on Thursday, Nawaz said
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (September 20, 2012) and the forecast for Friday (September 21, 2012).
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan keen to strengthen ties with China: Badar

Pakistan keen to strengthen ties with China: Badar

Leader of the House in Senate, Senator Jehangir Badar has said that Pakistan highly values its relations with China and we have keen desire to strengthen our relations from generation to generation. He was expressing these views in a meeting with Huang Xi
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (September 20, 2012).
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Fahim for enhancing trade relations with Mauritius

Fahim for enhancing trade relations with Mauritius

Federal Minister for Commerce, Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Thursday stressed the need for enhancing Pakistan-Mauritius relations, particularly trade ties to benefit both the countries. Talking to the Deputy High Commissioner of Mauritius, D. Prabhakar Gokulsin
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Russia's team visits Sialkot to enhance bilateral trade

Russia's team visits Sialkot to enhance bilateral trade

Trade representatives of Russia Kozlov and Dr Shahid visited Sialkot city to strategy plan for enhancing bilateral trade between Russia and Pakistan. The delegation visited various industrial units in Sialkot and was highly impressed by the product qualit
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (September 20, 2012).
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
SCCI turns to electing young presidents

SCCI turns to electing young presidents

Senator Ilyas Bilour led ruling Businessman Forum (BF) has started electing young businessmen and mostly kin to head Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), premier chamber of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The leadership of the chamber like last year has on
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (September 20, 2012).
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
KESC extends bill payment date till September 24

KESC extends bill payment date till September 24

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has extended due dates of bill payment falling on September 21 till September 24 in view of the officially declared public holiday on Friday. The extension has been made for all consumers who have received monthly el
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (September 20, 2012).
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Nawaz postpones Sindh visit

Nawaz postpones Sindh visit

PML-N president Nawaz Sharif postponed his visit to flood-hit areas of Sindh to observe Yaum-e-Ishq-e-Rasool (PBUH). It was decided in a high-level meeting of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) held here on Thursday. New date of his visit will be announced so
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 20, 2012).
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pak-Sri Lankan staff level talks begin in Colombo

Pak-Sri Lankan staff level talks begin in Colombo

A high powered defence delegation from Pakistan is currently visiting Sri Lanka to hold first formal staff level talks between Sri Lankan and the Pakistani Armed Forces. The talks are being held from September 18 to 21 at Colombo and would cover a wide ra
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 20, 2012).
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
HCCI's election schedule for 2012-13 announced

HCCI's election schedule for 2012-13 announced

The election of Executive Committee members of 6 Corporate Class and 6 Associate Class will be held tomorrow (Saturday) in Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI), HCCI released the schedule of Election for 2012, 2013. Sixty four members nominat
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
UN group chief says 500 cases of missing persons still pending

UN group chief says 500 cases of missing persons still pending

As many as 500 cases in the country are still pending with the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances, said Olivier de Frouville, the head of the United Nations (UN) working group here on Thursday. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad at t
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight gains

THE RUPEE: slight gains

The rupee inched up versus the dollar on the interbank market while it was unchanged on the open market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee picked up three-paisa for buying at 94.50 and it gained one-paisa for selling at 94.54, they
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
PIAF-Founders Alliance sweeps polls

PIAF-Founders Alliance sweeps polls

The PIAF-Founders Alliance Thursday made another clean sweep by winning all the 8 seats of LCCI Associate Class for year 2012-13 paving the way for the Alliance to have its President, Senior Vice President and Vice President. Total 2,080 votes were polled
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight gains

THE RUPEE: slight gains

The rupee inched up versus the dollar on the interbank market while it was unchanged on the open market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee picked up three-paisa for buying at 94.50 and it gained one-paisa for selling at 94.54, they
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
IG RP directs to ensure safety of Railways

IG RP directs to ensure safety of Railways

Inspector General Railway Police Syed Ibne Hussain issued strict instructions to all Superintendent Police to ensure safety of Railway installations and Railway Stations and to put their staff on high alert on Friday. He also said that District Police be
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Hoti inaugurates Bacha Khan University

Hoti inaugurates Bacha Khan University

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amir Haider Khan Hoti has said that poverty, terrorism and illiteracy could be eliminated only through the promotion of education. He said that the government had realised the dream of Bacha Khan by establishing schools,
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Chakdara bridge to be completed by December 2013: minister

Chakdara bridge to be completed by December 2013: minister

Federal Minister for Communications, Dr Arbab Alamgir Khan Khalil has said that Chakdara Bridge costing Rs 480 million will be completed by December 2013 to facilitate the people of Dir Upper and Chitral in travelling to other parts of the country.
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
FPCCI on the rocks once again

FPCCI on the rocks once again

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), the apex trade body is once again on the rocks. It''s Secretary General Masood Alam Rizvi, who had joined the trade body on his retirement as Secretary, Ministry of Textile Industry, last y
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (September 20, 2012).
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
FPCCI on the rocks once again

FPCCI on the rocks once again

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), the apex trade body is once again on the rocks. It's Secretary General Masood Alam Rizvi, who had joined the trade body on his retirement as Secretary, Ministry of Textile Industry, last ye
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
FPCCI on the rocks once again

FPCCI on the rocks once again

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), the apex trade body is once again on the rocks. It's Secretary General Masood Alam Rizvi, who had joined the trade body on his retirement as Secretary, Ministry of Textile Industry, last ye
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Talal becomes party to Balochistan case

Talal becomes party to Balochistan case

Accepting the plea of the late Nawab Akbar Bugti's son Talal Bugti to become a party to Balochistan law and order situation case, Supreme Court on Thursday sought a weekly report from IG Police over progress in cases of enforced disappearances, ransom and
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Talal becomes party to Balochistan case

Talal becomes party to Balochistan case

Accepting the plea of the late Nawab Akbar Bugti's son Talal Bugti to become a party to Balochistan law and order situation case, Supreme Court on Thursday sought a weekly report from IG Police over progress in cases of enforced disappearances, ransom and
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Standard Chartered appoints Perry as MENA capital markets head

Standard Chartered appoints Perry as MENA capital markets head

Standard Chartered has appointed Steve Perry as its head of capital markets for the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan, the London-based lender said on Thursday. In his new role, Perry, who joined the bank in 2004, will oversee the bank''''s debt capi
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Standard Chartered appoints Perry as MENA capital markets head

Standard Chartered appoints Perry as MENA capital markets head

Standard Chartered has appointed Steve Perry as its head of capital markets for the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan, the London-based lender said on Thursday. In his new role, Perry, who joined the bank in 2004, will oversee the bank''s debt capita
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Standard Chartered appoints Perry as MENA capital markets head

Standard Chartered appoints Perry as MENA capital markets head

Standard Chartered has appointed Steve Perry as its head of capital markets for the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan, the London-based lender said on Thursday. In his new role, Perry, who joined the bank in 2004, will oversee the bank's debt capital
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Standard Chartered appoints Perry as MENA capital markets head

Standard Chartered appoints Perry as MENA capital markets head

Standard Chartered has appointed Steve Perry as its head of capital markets for the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan, the London-based lender said on Thursday. In his new role, Perry, who joined the bank in 2004, will oversee the bank's debt capital
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan and Tunisia sign MoU, three agreements

Pakistan and Tunisia sign MoU, three agreements

Pakistan and Tunisia on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and three agreements to enhance co-operation in science and technology‚ education‚ handicrafts and commerce sectors. This was the outcome of the two-day 8th session of Pak-Tunisia
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan and Tunisia sign MoU, three agreements

Pakistan and Tunisia sign MoU, three agreements

Pakistan and Tunisia on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and three agreements to enhance co-operation in science and technology‚ education‚ handicrafts and commerce sectors. This was the outcome of the two-day 8th session of Pak-Tunisia
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan and Tunisia sign MoU, three agreements

Pakistan and Tunisia sign MoU, three agreements

Pakistan and Tunisia on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and three agreements to enhance co-operation in science and technology‚ education‚ handicrafts and commerce sectors. This was the outcome of the two-day 8th session of Pak-Tunisia
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
POL successfully completes Bela-01 well

POL successfully completes Bela-01 well

Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) has successfully completed Bela-01 well located in Meyal/Ucheri area. According to the latest information sent to Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Thursday, the new zones of Chorgali and Sakesar carbonates of Eocene age wer
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
POL successfully completes Bela-01 well

POL successfully completes Bela-01 well

Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) has successfully completed Bela-01 well located in Meyal/Ucheri area. According to the latest information sent to Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Thursday, the new zones of Chorgali and Sakesar carbonates of Eocene age wer
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
POL successfully completes Bela-01 well

POL successfully completes Bela-01 well

Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) has successfully completed Bela-01 well located in Meyal/Ucheri area. According to the latest information sent to Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Thursday, the new zones of Chorgali and Sakesar carbonates of Eocene age wer
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Malik Riaz contempt of court case: AGP separated from prosecution

Malik Riaz contempt of court case: AGP separated from prosecution

Supreme Court on Thursday separated Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Irfan Qadir from prosecution in Malik Riaz contempt of court case. A two-judge bench of the apex court headed by Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan ruled that the AGP could not act as a prosecut
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Malik Riaz contempt of court case: AGP separated from prosecution

Malik Riaz contempt of court case: AGP separated from prosecution

Supreme Court on Thursday separated Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Irfan Qadir from prosecution in Malik Riaz contempt of court case. A two-judge bench of the apex court headed by Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan ruled that the AGP could not act as a prosecut
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Equities show negative signs on ISE

Equities show negative signs on ISE

Bears dominated the proceedings on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 49.64 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,196.63 to 3,146.99
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Equities show negative signs on ISE

Equities show negative signs on ISE

Bears dominated the proceedings on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 49.64 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,196.63 to 3,146.99
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Bearish sentiments prevail on LSE

Bearish sentiments prevail on LSE

Bearish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Thursday and the equities registered losses amid selling pressure in the bluechips. The LSE-25 index was declined to 4050.19 against 4234.05 of Wednesday, showing a fall of 183.86 points, while
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Bearish sentiments prevail on LSE

Bearish sentiments prevail on LSE

Bearish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Thursday and the equities registered losses amid selling pressure in the bluechips. The LSE-25 index was declined to 4050.19 against 4234.05 of Wednesday, showing a fall of 183.86 points, while
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Bank holiday

Bank holiday

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC), including the Public Debt Offices, will remain closed on Friday (today) being Public Holiday declared by the Government of Pakistan on account of Yaum-e-Ishq-e
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Bank holiday

Bank holiday

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC), including the Public Debt Offices, will remain closed on Friday (today) being Public Holiday declared by the Government of Pakistan on account of Yaum-e-Ishq-e
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Bank holiday

Bank holiday

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC), including the Public Debt Offices, will remain closed on Friday (today) being Public Holiday declared by the Government of Pakistan on account of Yaum-e-Ishq-e
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Karzai targets governors in anti-graft fight

Karzai targets governors in anti-graft fight

Afghan President Hamid Karzai sacked five governors and made changes to the leadership of almost a third of the country's 34 provinces on Thursday in a shakeout of corrupt or inept officials aimed at soothing foreign donors. In sweeping changes also tight
Published 21 Sep, 2012 12:00am
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