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Archive - 2011-02-23
Zardari visits Kuwait from Feb 25
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Zardari visits Kuwait from Feb 25

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will pay a two-day official visit to Kuwait starting from Friday to hold talks w
Published 23 Feb, 2011 05:28pm
European stocks close lower
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European stocks close lower

LONDON: European stock markets closed lower Wednesday as concerns over the situation in Libya and the wider Middle East
Published 23 Feb, 2011 05:19pm
Kayani meets Mullen
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Kayani meets Mullen

MUSCAT: Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, met here today with the Chief of Staff of Sultan's Armed Forc
Published 23 Feb, 2011 04:44pm
UAE announces $3.09 bn in defence deals
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UAE announces $3.09 bn in defence deals

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has announced 11.68 billion dirhams (3.09 billion dollars/2.249 billion euros) in defe
Published 23 Feb, 2011 04:35pm
Tesco unlikely to buy Polish Zabka chain
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Tesco unlikely to buy Polish Zabka chain

WARSAW/PRAGUE: Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer, is not the leading contender for Polish retail chain Zabka, put on t
Published 23 Feb, 2011 03:53pm
Shipping activity at Port Qasim
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Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Brisk shipping was observed at the  Port Qasim where five ships scheduled to load/offload containers, wheat, ch
Published 23 Feb, 2011 03:30pm
German FM to visit Egypt
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German FM to visit Egypt

BERLIN: German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said he would travel to Egypt Wednesday, following hot on the heels of
Published 23 Feb, 2011 01:37pm
Zardari calls on Japanese Emperor
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Zardari calls on Japanese Emperor

TOKYO: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called on the Emperor of Japan, Akihito at his palace and discussed bilat
Published 23 Feb, 2011 01:32pm
SBP fail to raise long term deposits
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SBP fail to raise long term deposits

KARACHI: STATE BANK OF PAKISTAN has not yet triumph to raise the long-term deposits despite providing attractive incenti
Published 23 Feb, 2011 11:38am
Shipping activity at Port Qasim
Industry

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Brisk shipping was observed at the  Port Qasim where five ships scheduled to load/offload containers, wheat, ch
Published 23 Feb, 2011 11:38am
Plane crash in Venezuela kills six
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Plane crash in Venezuela kills six

CARACAS; Six people were killed Tuesday when their small plane crashed in Venezuela's Tachira state, the Transportation
Published 23 Feb, 2011 07:05am
Libyan ambassador to Indonesia resigns
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Libyan ambassador to Indonesia resigns

JAKARTA: The Libyan ambassador to Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei has resigned from his posts to protest against Moamer
Published 23 Feb, 2011 05:47am
Japanese shares down 0.20%
Financial

Japanese shares down 0.20%

TOKYO: Japanese shares fell 0.20 percent in the morning on Wednesday amid concerns over the chaos in Libya and other oil
Published 23 Feb, 2011 05:24am
INDU in a stew
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INDU in a stew

With auto sales not picking up steam, Indus Motor Companys profits in the first half of the fiscal year fell by 34 percent on a year-on-year
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Scarce water, shoddy management
BR Research

Scarce water, shoddy management

Economic thinkers are now diverting their thoughts out of the box. Conventional wisdom is evolving towards greater sustainability for econom
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Slight improvement in activity seen on grain market

Slight improvement in activity seen on grain market

Marginal improvement was seen in trading activity on the wholesale grain and seed market on Tuesday as some retailers showed fresh interest in purchasing to meet their urgent needs, dealers said. On the cereals side moong Punjab was quoted lower at Rs 900
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Patchy rains shore up Argentina's soya outlook

Patchy rains shore up Argentina's soya outlook

Scattered rains in Argentina have helped shore up the country's 2010/11 soya outlook, despite earlier dryness caused by the La Nina weather phenomenon, a specialist in crop weather said on Monday. Argentina is the world's No 1 exporter of soyaoil and soya
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Indian firm cuts iron ore price

Indian firm cuts iron ore price

An Indian trader has slashed iron ore prices to secure a sale to a Chinese buyer at $191 per tonne, a level not seen since January, as the market eyes lower steel prices as an indicator iron ore may fall too. "There are no buyers at any level. Cargoes are
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Domestic cotton rates stay put despite fall on global markets

Domestic cotton rates stay put despite fall on global markets

Rates were unmoved on the cotton market on Tuesday despite the visible decline in prices globally, dealers said. Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 12000, they said. Phutti prices in Sindh was unchanged at Rs 4500 but
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

Upward trend was seen on the forward cottonseeds oilcake market on Tuesday in process of trading, dealers said. The March vaida that had closed at Rs 1237.20 opened with a rise of 30 paisa at Rs 1237.50. The May contract which closed at Rs 1318.10 commenc
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
US corn, wheat and soya rise on higher crude oil prices

US corn, wheat and soya rise on higher crude oil prices

US corn and wheat futures rose on Tuesday, recovering from declines in the last session, buoyed by crude oil prices that strengthened as a result of the unrest in Libya. Soyabeans rose after sliding 2.6 percent on Friday, but improved outlook for the drou
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Philippine firms seeking to buy Vietnamese rice

Philippine firms seeking to buy Vietnamese rice

Private Philippine firms may be in the market seeking to buy up to 660,000 tonnes of Vietnamese rice, traders said on Tuesday, as the Vietnamese food authority raised minimum rice export prices by up to 4 percent. The potential buyers from the Philippines
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Asia's naphtha price highest in more than two years

Asia's naphtha price highest in more than two years

Asia's naphtha price was at its highest in more than two years on Tuesday, mirroring strong Brent crude supported by concerns Libya's revolt would spread in the Middle East, and cracks hit a two-week high on the tension. "Unrest in Libya has affected the
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim port's

Activity at Karachi and Qasim port's

The Karachi Port handled 120,863 tonnes of cargo including 67,699 tonnes of import cargo, 53,164 tonnes of export cargo and 6,463 loaded & empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Tuesday. The total import cargo of 67,699 tonnes compri
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
China's weekly state corn sales up; soya sales thin

China's weekly state corn sales up; soya sales thin

China sold a total of 212,731 tonnes of corn from state reserves on Tuesday, with the majority going to feed mills in major consuming areas. Sales in consuming areas totalled 208,190 tonnes at an average price of 1,960 yuan ($298.2) per tonne, up 1.7 perc
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Vietnamese coffee prices rise, farmers keep beans

Vietnamese coffee prices rise, farmers keep beans

Vietnamese robusta coffee have risen around 6 percent in the past week to a new record high following gains in global market, prompting farmers to further hold back sales, traders said on Tuesday. Robusta beans rose to new all-time highs of between 44.5 m
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited

Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited

Objectives: Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited is a joint venture between the Government of Pakistan and Brunei Investment Agency (BIA). The Company completed three years of its operations in December 2010 and has established strong and profitab
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam

Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, is the 29th of his line, which dates back to the fourteenth century. Being the eldest son, he became Crown Prince in 1961 and ascended
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Brunei Darussalam

Brunei Darussalam

Brunei, officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace (Malay: Negara Brunei Darussalam, Jawi is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia. Apart from its coastline with
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Message from Chairman

Message from Chairman

HINOPAK since long has been Pakistan's largest manufacturer of buses, trucks and specialised commercial and public utility vehicles. It is asserting its distinction once again by introducing vehicles with low-emission Euro I and Euro II compliant engines.
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Message from Managing Director and Chief Executive

Message from Managing Director and Chief Executive

HINOPAK Motors has witnessed major advancements in the recent past by benefiting from technology liberally transferred by its parent company, Hino Motors of Japan. By catering to the changing requirements of the transport industry, Hinopak has achieved ye
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Message from Deputy Managing Director

Message from Deputy Managing Director

HINOPAK has once again made history in Pakistan's transportation industry by widening its product range to include light commercial vehicles. Drawing on its 25 years of knowledge and expertise, Hinopak has introduced Hino Dutro Jr LCV truck in Pakistan.
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Dutro Jr prosperity forever

Dutro Jr prosperity forever

Hinopak Motors Limited, a Japanese owned and managed multinational company has always achieved standard of quality and excellence that has helped it to maintain market leadership over a span of 25 years. Hinopak is backed by Hino's expertise where a lot o
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
GB Buses: spacious, luxurious, comfortable

GB Buses: spacious, luxurious, comfortable

Hinopak has geared up once again to attain heights of success by expanding its product line with yet another state-of-the-art and environment friendly Global Bus. First in its class of small buses, Hino GB bus is designed on Euro 2 emission standards for
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
25 years of total customer satisfaction

25 years of total customer satisfaction

Hinopak is the trusted market leader with over 65% market share in the Pakistani Truck and Bus industry. Hinopak is a vital contributor in saving of foreign exchange, development of local industry and creating employment through progressive manufacturing
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Key ministers stay in Egyptian cabinet reshuffle

Key ministers stay in Egyptian cabinet reshuffle

Egypt's new military rulers appointed a few ministers who opposed Hosni Mubarak on Tuesday, but exasperated the Muslim Brotherhood and other groups by keeping key portfolios chosen by the deposed leader unchanged. The Islamist Brotherhood, Egypt's biggest
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Google 'manipulated' Egyptians: Russian official

Google 'manipulated' Egyptians: Russian official

A top Russian official said Tuesday that Internet giant Google was behind "manipulations" of Egyptians whose mass revolt toppled long-time strongman Hosni Mubarak. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin brushed off
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Bahrain opposition figure to return, protests resume

Bahrain opposition figure to return, protests resume

A Bahraini opposition figure was set to return to the Gulf Arab country on Tuesday as Shia Muslim protesters filled the streets demanding the fall of the Sunni-dominated government. Hassan Mushaimaa, leader of the opposition Haq movement, said on his Face
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Algeria to end 19-year state of emergency

Algeria to end 19-year state of emergency

Algeria's cabinet on Tuesday adopted an order to lift a 19-year-old state of emergency in a concession designed to dodge the tide of uprisings sweeping the Arab world, but protesters said it was not enough. The government also approved a package of measur
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Thousands stage Iraq Kurd anti-government demonstration

Thousands stage Iraq Kurd anti-government demonstration

Around 4,000 demonstrators crowded a square in the centre of the Iraqi city of Sulaimaniyah on Tuesday, the latest protest against the dominance of two major parties in the Kurdish region. Iraqi officials have tried to head off nation-wide rallies by cutt
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Iran navy ships pass through Suez heading for Syria

Iran navy ships pass through Suez heading for Syria

Two Iranian naval ships passed through Egypt's Suez Canal into the Mediterranean on Tuesday heading for Syria, a source at the canal authority said, a move certain to anger Israel. Iran appears to be testing the state of affairs in the Middle East after t
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
France signs nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia

France signs nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia

France's energy minister signed a nuclear co-operation accord with Saudi Arabia, offering atomic know-how to the top oil exporter, a day after Paris unveiled measures to streamline its disputes-plagued nuclear industry. The co-operation agreement, which i
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Pirates shoot dead four American hostages

Pirates shoot dead four American hostages

Pirates shot dead four American hostages on a yacht they had seized in the Arabian Sea, and a firefight left two pirates dead and 13 captured, the US military said on Tuesday. The sequence of events was not immediately clear, but the US military's Central
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Turkey, Malaysia seek 'strategic' ties, sign deals

Turkey, Malaysia seek 'strategic' ties, sign deals

Turkey and Malaysia said Tuesday they would pursue a "strategic" relationship as they signed several accords, among them a $600 million deal for armoured vehicles production. "We have decided to elevate our relations to a strategic level," said Malaysian
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Arab protests 'opportunity for peace': Israel

Arab protests 'opportunity for peace': Israel

Israeli President Shimon Peres said on Tuesday the anti-government protests sweeping the Arab world that have toppled the leaders of Tunisia and Egypt are an "opportunity for peace" in the Middle East. "We believe that the biggest guarantee of peace is ha
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Thailand, Cambodia agree to border observers

Thailand, Cambodia agree to border observers

Thailand and Cambodia agreed Tuesday to accept Indonesian observers and avoid further clashes over a border dispute that has claimed at least 10 lives and displaced thousands, officials said. The agreement came during a meeting of foreign ministers from t
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
36 dead in Mali stadium stampede

36 dead in Mali stadium stampede

At least 36 people were killed and over 110 others injured in an overnight stampede at a stadium in Mali's capital, officials said on Tuesday. Thousands of people had gathered at the Modibo Keita stadium in Bamako to listen to an Islamic preacher, who was
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
India Prime Minister bows to opposition pressure on graft probe

India Prime Minister bows to opposition pressure on graft probe

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gave in on Tuesday to opposition demands for a parliamentary probe into a multi-billion dollar scandal over sales of telecoms licenses for kickbacks, a setback for his embattled government and a victory for the opposit
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

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 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

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 Comm
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (February 22, 2011).

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Tuesday (February 22, 2011).

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Tuesday (February 22, 2011).

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
New Zealand quake kills at least 65; many trapped

New Zealand quake kills at least 65; many trapped

Rescue teams worked under floodlights in the early hours of Wednesday searching for scores of people trapped after an earthquake struck New Zealand's second biggest city, killing at least 65 people. It was the second strong quake in five months to hit Chr
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
New Zealand quake kills at least 65; many trapped

New Zealand quake kills at least 65; many trapped

Rescue teams worked under floodlights in the early hours of Wednesday searching for scores of people trapped after an earthquake struck New Zealand's second biggest city, killing at least 65 people. It was the second strong quake in five months to hit Chr
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

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 (February 22, 2011).

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PML-N 's 10-point agenda: bodies fail to make any progress

PML-N 's 10-point agenda: bodies fail to make any progress

The committees of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have failed to make any tangible progress on economic reforms agenda at the final round of talks here on Tuesday two days before the expiry of the 45-days deadline fo
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PML-N 's 10-point agenda: bodies fail to make any progress

PML-N 's 10-point agenda: bodies fail to make any progress

The committees of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have failed to make any tangible progress on economic reforms agenda at the final round of talks here on Tuesday two days before the expiry of the 45-days deadline fo
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Tuesday (February 22, 2011).
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Qadhafi vows to 'die a martyr', orders revolt crushed

Qadhafi vows to 'die a martyr', orders revolt crushed

A defiant Muammar Qadhafi vowed on Tuesday to die "a martyr" in Libya and said he would crush a revolt which has seen eastern regions already break free from his rule. Swathed in brown robes, Qadhafi seethed with anger as he banged the podium outside one
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Tuesday (February 22, 2011).

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Qadhafi vows to 'die a martyr', orders revolt crushed

Qadhafi vows to 'die a martyr', orders revolt crushed

A defiant Muammar Qadhafi vowed on Tuesday to die "a martyr" in Libya and said he would crush a revolt which has seen eastern regions already break free from his rule. Swathed in brown robes, Qadhafi seethed with anger as he banged the podium outside one
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Arab unrest: perspectives - VIII

Arab unrest: perspectives - VIII

Writing in The North Africa Journal, Arezki Daoud says he strongly believes that after bin Ali and Mubarak, Qadhafi is now next in line. He argues: "Sandwiched between two countries that started it all, he is now next in line. But until he officially leav
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Arab unrest: perspectives - VIII

Arab unrest: perspectives - VIII

Writing in The North Africa Journal, Arezki Daoud says he strongly believes that after bin Ali and Mubarak, Qadhafi is now next in line. He argues: "Sandwiched between two countries that started it all, he is now next in line. But until he officially leav
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Punjab government mulling privatising BoP

Punjab government mulling privatising BoP

The Punjab government is contemplating to privatise the Bank of Punjab (BoP) with the aim that proceeds of the privatisation of bank will help bailout the provincial government from current financial crunch and Mian Muhammad Mansha, a prominent banker is
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Tuesday (February 22, 2011).

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Punjab government mulling privatising BoP

Punjab government mulling privatising BoP

The Punjab government is contemplating to privatise the Bank of Punjab (BoP) with the aim that proceeds of the privatisation of bank will help bailout the provincial government from current financial crunch and Mian Muhammad Mansha, a prominent banker is
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Punjab government mulling privatising BoP

Punjab government mulling privatising BoP

The Punjab government is contemplating to privatise the Bank of Punjab (BoP) with the aim that proceeds of the privatisation of bank will help bailout the provincial government from current financial crunch and Mian Muhammad Mansha, a prominent banker is
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
President invites Japanese to rejuvenate economy

President invites Japanese to rejuvenate economy

Seeking co-operation of Japanese investors to explore enormous possibilities of strengthening and expanding business relations with Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday invited the Japanese Business Community to rejuvenate Pakistan's economy th
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
President invites Japanese to rejuvenate economy

President invites Japanese to rejuvenate economy

Seeking co-operation of Japanese investors to explore enormous possibilities of strengthening and expanding business relations with Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday invited the Japanese Business Community to rejuvenate Pakistan's economy th
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
President invites Japanese to rejuvenate economy

President invites Japanese to rejuvenate economy

Seeking co-operation of Japanese investors to explore enormous possibilities of strengthening and expanding business relations with Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday invited the Japanese Business Community to rejuvenate Pakistan''s economy t
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Imported cars' age limit increase: Japan may raise issue

Imported cars' age limit increase: Japan may raise issue

The Japanese government is expected to raise the issue of increase in the age limit of reconditioned cars, from three to five years, with President Asif Ali Zardari during his visit to Japan. Pakistan will be tabling a list of more than 200 items for tari
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Imported cars' age limit increase: Japan may raise issue

Imported cars' age limit increase: Japan may raise issue

The Japanese government is expected to raise the issue of increase in the age limit of reconditioned cars, from three to five years, with President Asif Ali Zardari during his visit to Japan. Pakistan will be tabling a list of more than 200 items for tari
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Imported cars'' age limit increase: Japan may raise issue

Imported cars'' age limit increase: Japan may raise issue

The Japanese government is expected to raise the issue of increase in the age limit of reconditioned cars, from three to five years, with President Asif Ali Zardari during his visit to Japan. Pakistan will be tabling a list of more than 200 items for tari
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

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

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
July-January exports up by 22.7 percent

July-January exports up by 22.7 percent

The country's exports have witnessed a record growth of 22.7 percent during ongoing fiscal period as compared to last year. According to the statistics issued by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) here on Tuesday, the cumulative exports fo
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
July-January exports up by 22.7 percent

July-January exports up by 22.7 percent

The country's exports have witnessed a record growth of 22.7 percent during ongoing fiscal period as compared to last year. According to the statistics issued by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) here on Tuesday, the cumulative exports fo
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
July-January exports up by 22.7 percent

July-January exports up by 22.7 percent

The country''s exports have witnessed a record growth of 22.7 percent during ongoing fiscal period as compared to last year. According to the statistics issued by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) here on Tuesday, the cumulative exports f
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Index takes 315-point plunge

Index takes 315-point plunge

Rising political uncertainty both on domestic and regional levels, coupled with diplomatic row between Pakistan and the US invited panic selling at Karachi Stock Exchange on Tuesday and the KSE-100 index registered a heavy loss of 315.30 points to close a
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Index takes 315-point plunge

Index takes 315-point plunge

Rising political uncertainty both on domestic and regional levels, coupled with diplomatic row between Pakistan and the US invited panic selling at Karachi Stock Exchange on Tuesday and the KSE-100 index registered a heavy loss of 315.30 points to close a
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Index takes 315-point plunge

Index takes 315-point plunge

Rising political uncertainty both on domestic and regional levels, coupled with diplomatic row between Pakistan and the US invited panic selling at Karachi Stock Exchange on Tuesday and the KSE-100 index registered a heavy loss of 315.30 points to close a
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (February 22, 2011).

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 sheds 227.3 points

BRIndex30 sheds 227.3 points

On Tuesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,633.73 points and remained in negative throughout the trading session. It touched the intra-day high of 8,633.73 points and low of 8,364.63 points and closed at 8,406.43 points with a net negative change of -227.30 po
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 sheds 227.3 points

BRIndex30 sheds 227.3 points

On Tuesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,633.73 points and remained in negative throughout the trading session. It touched the intra-day high of 8,633.73 points and low of 8,364.63 points and closed at 8,406.43 points with a net negative change of -227.30 po
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Energy sector circular debt nears Rs 500 billion mark

Energy sector circular debt nears Rs 500 billion mark

The country's energy sector is facing about Rs 500 billion circular debt, which includes Rs 301 billion old and Rs 140-150 billion fresh debts which have piled up recently due to inefficient top brass of Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco), sources to
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: parity almost stays put

THE RUPEE: parity almost stays put

The rates versus dollar were almost unchanged on the currency market on Tuesday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee depicted no change against dollar for buying at 85.52 while it inched up by one paisa for selling at 85.55, they said.
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Energy sector circular debt nears Rs 500 billion mark

Energy sector circular debt nears Rs 500 billion mark

The country's energy sector is facing about Rs 500 billion circular debt, which includes Rs 301 billion old and Rs 140-150 billion fresh debts which have piled up recently due to inefficient top brass of Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco), sources to
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: parity almost stays put

THE RUPEE: parity almost stays put

The rates versus dollar were almost unchanged on the currency market on Tuesday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee depicted no change against dollar for buying at 85.52 while it inched up by one paisa for selling at 85.55, they said.
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Energy sector circular debt nears Rs 500 billion mark

Energy sector circular debt nears Rs 500 billion mark

The country''s energy sector is facing about Rs 500 billion circular debt, which includes Rs 301 billion old and Rs 140-150 billion fresh debts which have piled up recently due to inefficient top brass of Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco), sources t
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Castro says US will order Nato invasion of Libya

Castro says US will order Nato invasion of Libya

The United States will soon order Nato to invade protest-wracked Libya to take control of its rich oil fields, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro predicted in a column published on Tuesday in Cuban state-run media.
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
31 convicted over Indian train blaze conspiracy

31 convicted over Indian train blaze conspiracy

An Indian court on Tuesday convicted 31 people on conspiracy and murder charges over a deadly train fire in 2002 that triggered anti-Muslim rioting in which 2,000 people were killed. The unrest, some of the worst religious violence in India since independ
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (February 22, 2011).

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
31 convicted over Indian train blaze conspiracy

31 convicted over Indian train blaze conspiracy

An Indian court on Tuesday convicted 31 people on conspiracy and murder charges over a deadly train fire in 2002 that triggered anti-Muslim rioting in which 2,000 people were killed. The unrest, some of the worst religious violence in India since independ
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (February 22, 2011).

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (February 22, 2011).

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (February 22, 2011) and for Wednesday (February 23, 2011).
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (February 22, 2011).

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Pacra maintains IFS rating of SLIC at AAA

Pacra maintains IFS rating of SLIC at AAA

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the insurer financial strength (IFS) rating of State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC) at "AAA" (Triple A). The rating denotes SLIC's exceptionally strong capacity to meet policyholders
Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 23 Feb, 2011 12:00am
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