BR100 Increased By (0.12%)
BR30 Increased By (0.28%)
KSE100 Increased By (0.26%)
KSE30 Increased By (0.26%)
AGHA 7.63 Increased By ▲ 0.04 (0.53%)
BECO 5.57 Increased By ▲ 0.06 (1.09%)
BML 59.74 Increased By ▲ 0.66 (1.12%)
BOP 34.40 Increased By ▲ 0.29 (0.85%)
CNERGY 13.11 Increased By ▲ 0.27 (2.1%)
CSIL 6.41 Increased By ▲ 0.31 (5.08%)
FCCL 58.06 Increased By ▲ 0.40 (0.69%)
FFL 16.23 Increased By ▲ 0.03 (0.19%)
FNEL 1.21 No Change ▼ 0.00 (0%)
KEL 7.43 Decreased By ▼ -0.05 (-0.67%)
KOSM 6.03 Increased By ▲ 0.09 (1.52%)
LOTCHEM 27.67 Decreased By ▼ -0.32 (-1.14%)
MLCF 102.75 Increased By ▲ 2.10 (2.09%)
NBP 205.06 Increased By ▲ 1.31 (0.64%)
NCPL 59.63 Decreased By ▼ -0.94 (-1.55%)
NPL 68.56 Decreased By ▼ -1.40 (-2%)
OGDC 318.92 Decreased By ▼ -1.37 (-0.43%)
PACE 11.05 Decreased By ▼ -0.05 (-0.45%)
PAEL 43.10 Decreased By ▼ -0.02 (-0.05%)
PIBTL 16.63 Increased By ▲ 0.07 (0.42%)
PPL 229.45 Increased By ▲ 0.61 (0.27%)
PRL 70.80 Decreased By ▼ -0.22 (-0.31%)
PTC 71.00 Decreased By ▼ -0.65 (-0.91%)
SSGC 27.41 Increased By ▲ 0.73 (2.74%)
TBL 10.31 Increased By ▲ 0.50 (5.1%)
TELE 8.53 Decreased By ▼ -0.08 (-0.93%)
TPL 23.06 Increased By ▲ 0.82 (3.69%)
TPLP 15.76 Increased By ▲ 0.65 (4.3%)
TREET 24.71 Increased By ▲ 0.58 (2.4%)
TRG 60.29 Increased By ▲ 0.45 (0.75%)
اردو
Android App
Print Edition Dollar to PKR
Daily Petrol Prices Intl Oil Prices Iran-US war Gold Rates Podcasts PSX Notices
Archive - 2011-04-14
Obama praises Emir of Qatar over Libya
Top News

Obama praises Emir of Qatar over Libya

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama Thursday poured praise on the emir of Qatar, saying in Oval Office talks that the
Published 14 Apr, 2011 11:06pm
FBR extends date for payment of taxes
Top News

FBR extends date for payment of taxes

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has extended the date for payment of taxes/duty for the tax period March- 2011,
Published 14 Apr, 2011 07:00pm
European stocks close lower
Financial

European stocks close lower

LONDON: Europe's main stock markets closed lower on Thursday, with London's FTSE 100 index of leading shares down 0.78 p
Published 14 Apr, 2011 06:22pm
Tarin appointed Silkbank's advisor
Top News

Tarin appointed Silkbank's advisor

KARACHI: Former Finance Minister and a senior banker Shaukat Tarin has been appointed as an Advisor to the Chairman of S
Published 14 Apr, 2011 01:29pm
Pakistan frees 89 Indian fishermen
Top News

Pakistan frees 89 Indian fishermen

KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday freed 89 Indian fishermen imprisoned for fishing and violating its territorial waters as t
Published 14 Apr, 2011 01:23pm
Hold Greek government bonds
Financial

Hold Greek government bonds

LONDON: The premium investors demand to hold Greek government bonds rather than benchmark German Bunds topped 1,000 bps
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:54pm
Pakistani jets kill 18 militants
Top News

Pakistani jets kill 18 militants

PESHAWAR: Pakistani jet fighters on Thursday pounded suspected hideouts in a Taliban-infested tribal district, killing a
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:47pm
Biden meets Emir of Qatar
Top News

Biden meets Emir of Qatar

WASHINGTON: The Emir of Qatar prepared for Thursday's talks with President Barack Obama by meeting Vice President Joe Bi
Published 14 Apr, 2011 05:49am
Dollar lower in Asia
Financial

Dollar lower in Asia

TOKYO: The dollar edged down against the yen on Thursday, while Singapore tightened monetary policy and investors adjust
Published 14 Apr, 2011 04:25am
G20 to tackle crisis warning system
Top News

G20 to tackle crisis warning system

WASHINGTON: Representatives of the world's 20 leading economies will meet in Washington this week to thrash out a system
Published 14 Apr, 2011 03:52am
Crude mixed in Asian trade
Energy

Crude mixed in Asian trade

SINGAPORE: Crude was mixed in Asian trade Thursday as traders assessed the impact of high prices on global economic grow
Published 14 Apr, 2011 03:47am
They won pay, no matter what
BR Research

They won pay, no matter what

By virtue of agriculture being a provincial subject, each province has in place a presumptive regime for the collection of income taxes from
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
EIA sees oil even higher in 2012
BR Research

EIA sees oil even higher in 2012

It is becoming clearer by the day that crude oil prices are in no rush to recede to double digits. The EIA, US Energy department, is the lat
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
US retail sales up modestly; growth forecasts pared

US retail sales up modestly; growth forecasts pared

US retail sales posted their smallest gain in nine months in March, as auto sales plunged and consumers felt the sting of higher gas prices. In another sign that economic growth slowed in the first quarter, the government on Wednesday separately reported
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
US online ad revenue hits record $26 billion

US online ad revenue hits record $26 billion

US online advertising revenue rose 15 percent last year to a record $26 billion, the Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers said Wednesday. US online advertising revenue increased 19 percent in the fourth quarter from a year earlier to
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
UK jobless fall lifts recovery hopes

UK jobless fall lifts recovery hopes

Britain's jobless rate fell unexpectedly and the number of people in work jumped in the three months to February, in a welcome sign to the government that firms are feeling more confident about hiring. The number of Britons claiming unemployment benefit t
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
EU banks threaten global financial stability: IMF

EU banks threaten global financial stability: IMF

Unhealthy European banks are the biggest threat to global financial stability, and they need to find fresh capital, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday. "Many institutions - particularly weaker European banks - are caught in a maelstrom of inte
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Fed calls on banks to tighten mortgage rules

Fed calls on banks to tighten mortgage rules

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday asked some of the largest US banks to tighten up their mortgage procedures and warned of coming fines, following a scandal over homes being unfairly repossessed. The Fed issued so-called "consent orders" against 14 lenders
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Former FrontPoint executive charged in insider case

Former FrontPoint executive charged in insider case

A former manager at the hedge fund FrontPoint Partners LLC has been charged with insider trading, becoming the most prominent investor embroiled in a crackdown on illegal stock tips solicited from so-called expert network industry consultants.
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Former FrontPoint executive charged in insider case

Former FrontPoint executive charged in insider case

A former manager at the hedge fund FrontPoint Partners LLC has been charged with insider trading, becoming the most prominent investor embroiled in a crackdown on illegal stock tips solicited from so-called expert network industry consultants.
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Upward trend in modest trading on grain market

Upward trend in modest trading on grain market

Modest trading was seen on the wholesale grain market on Wednesday where masoor and urad prices showed increase due to strong demand, dealers said. On the cereal side masoor Canada gained Rs 200 to Rs 6200-6300, masoor dal Canada low type was higher by Rs
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
KCA spot rate slashed by Rs 500; slow demand pushes price down

KCA spot rate slashed by Rs 500; slow demand pushes price down

Falling demand by mills and spinners pushed the prices lower on the cotton market on Wednesday, dealers said. Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate was down by Rs 500 to Rs 12,000, they said. In Sindh and Punjab phutti price of low type was
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

The May vaida maintained upward trend and July contract was unchanged on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Wednesday in process of trading, dealers said. The May vaida that had closed at Rs 1328.50 opened with a gain of 30 paisa at Rs 1328.80. The
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 59,071 tonnes of cargo including 28,261 tonnes of import cargo, 30,810 tonnes of export cargo and 2,367 loaded & empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Wednesday. The total import cargo of 28,261 tonnes compr
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Chinese buyers cancel soya cargoes on poor margins

Chinese buyers cancel soya cargoes on poor margins

Chinese buyers have cancelled at least three soyabean cargoes and are in talks to cancel or defer more shipments, responding to poor margins and Beijing's plan to release state reserves to counter food inflation. Lower soya imports by China, the world's b
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Indonesia's Sulawesi cocoa beans prices fall

Indonesia's Sulawesi cocoa beans prices fall

Indonesia's Sulawesi cocoa beans prices fell this week on expectations of a drop in New York prices and a hefty export tax applied for April shipments, an industry official said. Sulawesi fair-average cocoa beans were offered at around 22,000 rupiah ($2.5
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Indonesia's March tin exports jump 37.6 percent

Indonesia's March tin exports jump 37.6 percent

Indonesia's refined tin exports rose 37.6 percent in March from the same month last year as smelters increased shipments to benefit from high prices and as rains eased, an official at the trade ministry said on Wednesday. Indonesia, the world's top tin ex
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Corn export premiums weak at US Gulf Coast

Corn export premiums weak at US Gulf Coast

Corn export premiums at the US Gulf Coast were lower on Tuesday, pressured by sluggish demand with futures prices hovering near all-time highs, traders said Many regular buyers of US corn have stepped back from the market and were instead focused on takin
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Kenyan coffee prices fall due to poor quality

Kenyan coffee prices fall due to poor quality

The top price of Kenya's benchmark grade AA coffee dropped to $428 per 50-kg bag at this week's sales from $434 per bag one weeks ago, the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) said on Wednesday. An official at NCE said the drop in prices was as a result of poor
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Tuesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Tuesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 14 Apr, 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 14 Apr, 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 Commi
Published 14 Apr, 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 Wednesday (April 13, 2011).

Published 14 Apr, 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 Wednesday (April 13, 2011).

Published 14 Apr, 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 Wednesday (April 13, 2011).

Published 14 Apr, 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 Wednesday (April 13, 2011).

Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (April 13, 2011).
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (April 13, 2011).

Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
World offers cash, defence means to Qadhafi foes

World offers cash, defence means to Qadhafi foes

World powers offered cash to Libya's rebels and the means "to defend themselves" as they issued fresh demands for strongman Moamer Qadhafi to relinquish power, at a meeting in Doha on Wednesday. In a final statement at the end of the day-long meeting, the
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
World offers cash, defence means to Qadhafi foes

World offers cash, defence means to Qadhafi foes

World powers offered cash to Libya's rebels and the means "to defend themselves" as they issued fresh demands for strongman Moamer Qadhafi to relinquish power, at a meeting in Doha on Wednesday. In a final statement at the end of the day-long meeting, the
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Mubarak detained

Mubarak detained

Hosni Mubarak was ordered detained for 15 days on Wednesday, winning the ruling army generals a respite from protests by quashing suspicions that they were shielding their former commander from investigation. Mubarak, driven from presidential office on Fe
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Mubarak detained

Mubarak detained

Hosni Mubarak was ordered detained for 15 days on Wednesday, winning the ruling army generals a respite from protests by quashing suspicions that they were shielding their former commander from investigation. Mubarak, driven from presidential office on Fe
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
There will be no balloting for Hajj: 2011 policy approved by Cabinet

There will be no balloting for Hajj: 2011 policy approved by Cabinet

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved Haj Policy, 2011 and decided that application would be entertained on first-come-first-served basis instead of balloting system. Religious Affairs Minister Syed Khurshid Shah told media at a news conference along with Inf
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
There will be no balloting for Hajj: 2011 policy approved by Cabinet

There will be no balloting for Hajj: 2011 policy approved by Cabinet

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved Haj Policy, 2011 and decided that application would be entertained on first-come-first-served basis instead of balloting system. Religious Affairs Minister Syed Khurshid Shah told media at a news conference along with Inf
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Auto makers fail to provide information required by EDB

Auto makers fail to provide information required by EDB

The auto assemblers are not providing relevant information to the Engineering Development Board (EDB) including the price of their vehicles, it was learnt. Sources in the EDB said that the issue was taken up in the last Auto Industry Development Committee
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Auto makers fail to provide information required by EDB

Auto makers fail to provide information required by EDB

The auto assemblers are not providing relevant information to the Engineering Development Board (EDB) including the price of their vehicles, it was learnt. Sources in the EDB said that the issue was taken up in the last Auto Industry Development Committee
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Auto makers fail to provide information required by EDB

Auto makers fail to provide information required by EDB

The auto assemblers are not providing relevant information to the Engineering Development Board (EDB) including the price of their vehicles, it was learnt. Sources in the EDB said that the issue was taken up in the last Auto Industry Development Committee
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (April 13, 2011).

Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
OGDC exchangeable bonds: PC receives EoIs from four bank consortiums

OGDC exchangeable bonds: PC receives EoIs from four bank consortiums

In response to the Privatisation Commission's (PC) invitation to Financial Advisory Consortia for the issuance of OGDC Exchangeable Bonds for Expression of Interest (EOI) for issuance of OGDC Exchangeable Bonds by monetising up to 10 percent of Government
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
OGDC exchangeable bonds: PC receives EoIs from four bank consortiums

OGDC exchangeable bonds: PC receives EoIs from four bank consortiums

In response to the Privatisation Commission's (PC) invitation to Financial Advisory Consortia for the issuance of OGDC Exchangeable Bonds for Expression of Interest (EOI) for issuance of OGDC Exchangeable Bonds by monetising up to 10 percent of Government
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
OGDC exchangeable bonds: PC receives EoIs from four bank consortiums

OGDC exchangeable bonds: PC receives EoIs from four bank consortiums

In response to the Privatisation Commission''s (PC) invitation to Financial Advisory Consortia for the issuance of OGDC Exchangeable Bonds for Expression of Interest (EOI) for issuance of OGDC Exchangeable Bonds by monetising up to 10 percent of Governmen
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Agricultural machinery: continuation of ST zero-rating questioned

Agricultural machinery: continuation of ST zero-rating questioned

A question has been raised about the continuation of sales tax zero-rating facility on import of agricultural plant and machinery under SRO.68 (I)/2009, as industrial machinery and equipment is subject to 17 percent sales tax under the taxation measures t
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Agricultural machinery: continuation of ST zero-rating questioned

Agricultural machinery: continuation of ST zero-rating questioned

A question has been raised about the continuation of sales tax zero-rating facility on import of agricultural plant and machinery under SRO.68 (I)/2009, as industrial machinery and equipment is subject to 17 percent sales tax under the taxation measures t
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Agricultural machinery: continuation of ST zero-rating questioned

Agricultural machinery: continuation of ST zero-rating questioned

A question has been raised about the continuation of sales tax zero-rating facility on import of agricultural plant and machinery under SRO.68 (I)/2009, as industrial machinery and equipment is subject to 17 percent sales tax under the taxation measures t
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Checking fiscal frauds: DG I&I identifies 31 sources of information

Checking fiscal frauds: DG I&I identifies 31 sources of information

The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation, Inland Revenue, has identified 31 major sources of information encompassing Suspicious Transactions Reports (STRs) of the Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for ch
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Checking fiscal frauds: DG I&I identifies 31 sources of information

Checking fiscal frauds: DG I&I identifies 31 sources of information

The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation, Inland Revenue, has identified 31 major sources of information encompassing Suspicious Transactions Reports (STRs) of the Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for ch
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Checking fiscal frauds: DG I&I identifies 31 sources of information

Checking fiscal frauds: DG I&I identifies 31 sources of information

The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation, Inland Revenue, has identified 31 major sources of information encompassing Suspicious Transactions Reports (STRs) of the Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for ch
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Fertiliser price may go up due to suspension of gas supply

Fertiliser price may go up due to suspension of gas supply

The price of fertiliser is expected to shoot up in the upcoming cotton sowing season due to product shortage after Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) suspended gas supply to fertiliser plants declaring 'force majeure' under Article 14 of the Gas S
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Fertiliser price may go up due to suspension of gas supply

Fertiliser price may go up due to suspension of gas supply

The price of fertiliser is expected to shoot up in the upcoming cotton sowing season due to product shortage after Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) suspended gas supply to fertiliser plants declaring 'force majeure' under Article 14 of the Gas S
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Fertiliser price may go up due to suspension of gas supply

Fertiliser price may go up due to suspension of gas supply

The price of fertiliser is expected to shoot up in the upcoming cotton sowing season due to product shortage after Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) suspended gas supply to fertiliser plants declaring ''force majeure'' under Article 14 of the Gas
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Circular debt may lead to worst-ever power shortages in summer

Circular debt may lead to worst-ever power shortages in summer

The quagmire of circular debt may take a heavy toll in the shape of worst ever power shortages during the summer months. According to oil industry sources, because of the monster of circular debt all refineries and oil marketing companies (OMCs) are under
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Circular debt may lead to worst-ever power shortages in summer

Circular debt may lead to worst-ever power shortages in summer

The quagmire of circular debt may take a heavy toll in the shape of worst ever power shortages during the summer months. According to oil industry sources, because of the monster of circular debt all refineries and oil marketing companies (OMCs) are under
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Circular debt may lead to worst-ever power shortages in summer

Circular debt may lead to worst-ever power shortages in summer

The quagmire of circular debt may take a heavy toll in the shape of worst ever power shortages during the summer months. According to oil industry sources, because of the monster of circular debt all refineries and oil marketing companies (OMCs) are under
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
US to succumb to global diplomatic pressure: Gilani

US to succumb to global diplomatic pressure: Gilani

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday expressed the hope that United States would succumb to international diplomatic pressure being channelized by Pakistan against drone strikes to revisit its policy since it was undermining the anti-terror effo
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
US to succumb to global diplomatic pressure: Gilani

US to succumb to global diplomatic pressure: Gilani

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday expressed the hope that United States would succumb to international diplomatic pressure being channelized by Pakistan against drone strikes to revisit its policy since it was undermining the anti-terror effo
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Five killed in drone attacks

Five killed in drone attacks

Five people were killed and seven others injured in US drone attacks in Tora Taka, locality near Angoor Adda on Pak-Afghan border in South Waziristan Agency on Wednesday. According to reports the pilotless US predators fired six missiles targeting a house
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Five killed in drone attacks

Five killed in drone attacks

Five people were killed and seven others injured in US drone attacks in Tora Taka, locality near Angoor Adda on Pak-Afghan border in South Waziristan Agency on Wednesday. According to reports the pilotless US predators fired six missiles targeting a house
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Drone attacks core irritant in war on terror: US told

Drone attacks core irritant in war on terror: US told

Pakistan on Wednesday condemning the US drone attack lodged protest with the US Ambassador saying such attacks were counterproductive and have become core irritant in the counter-terror campaign. Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir lodged a strong protest wit
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Drone attacks core irritant in war on terror: US told

Drone attacks core irritant in war on terror: US told

Pakistan on Wednesday condemning the US drone attack lodged protest with the US Ambassador saying such attacks were counterproductive and have become core irritant in the counter-terror campaign. Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir lodged a strong protest wit
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
PIP asks government to privatise power plants, deregulate tariff

PIP asks government to privatise power plants, deregulate tariff

The Petroleum Institute of Pakistan (PIP) has recommended deregulating the power tariff with no pricing slabs and government subsidy except targeted subsidy for lifeline consumers to create a competitive market. PIP has also proposed to the government to
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
PIP asks government to privatise power plants, deregulate tariff

PIP asks government to privatise power plants, deregulate tariff

The Petroleum Institute of Pakistan (PIP) has recommended deregulating the power tariff with no pricing slabs and government subsidy except targeted subsidy for lifeline consumers to create a competitive market. PIP has also proposed to the government to
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
PIP asks government to privatise power plants, deregulate tariff

PIP asks government to privatise power plants, deregulate tariff

The Petroleum Institute of Pakistan (PIP) has recommended deregulating the power tariff with no pricing slabs and government subsidy except targeted subsidy for lifeline consumers to create a competitive market. PIP has also proposed to the government to
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Index down 61.37 points

Index down 61.37 points

Negative trend continued at the Karachi share market on Wednesday and the KSE-100 index lost another 61.37 points to close at the level of 11,734.72 with extremely thin volume. The market witnessed some support in early hours and the index, after positive
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Index down 61.37 points

Index down 61.37 points

Negative trend continued at the Karachi share market on Wednesday and the KSE-100 index lost another 61.37 points to close at the level of 11,734.72 with extremely thin volume. The market witnessed some support in early hours and the index, after positive
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Index down 61.37 points

Index down 61.37 points

Negative trend continued at the Karachi share market on Wednesday and the KSE-100 index lost another 61.37 points to close at the level of 11,734.72 with extremely thin volume. The market witnessed some support in early hours and the index, after positive
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 loses 54.55 points

BRIndex30 loses 54.55 points

On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,787.17 points and remained in red for almost whole of the trading session. It touched the intra-day high of 8,802.29 points and low of 8,730.19 points and closed at 8,732.62 points with a net negative change of -54.
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 loses 54.55 points

BRIndex30 loses 54.55 points

On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,787.17 points and remained in red for almost whole of the trading session. It touched the intra-day high of 8,802.29 points and low of 8,730.19 points and closed at 8,732.62 points with a net negative change of -54.
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
LSE index loses 11.23 points

LSE index loses 11.23 points

Equities on Wednesday moved both the ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) and finally stayed in negative zone amid marginally increased trading turnover due to selling pressure in oil sector's shares. The LSE-25 index lost 11.23 points and was closed 3
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
LSE index loses 11.23 points

LSE index loses 11.23 points

Equities on Wednesday moved both the ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) and finally stayed in negative zone amid marginally increased trading turnover due to selling pressure in oil sector's shares. The LSE-25 index lost 11.23 points and was closed 3
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
ISE index sheds 27.14 points

ISE index sheds 27.14 points

Bears dominated the proceedings at 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 27.14 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2564.86 to 2537.72 po
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
ISE index sheds 27.14 points

ISE index sheds 27.14 points

Bears dominated the proceedings at 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 27.14 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2564.86 to 2537.72 po
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Reconstitution of TCP board finalised

Reconstitution of TCP board finalised

The Board of Directors of the Trading Corporation of Pakistan is likely to be reconstituted soon, as the Ministry of Commerce in consultation with the Cabinet Committee on Restructuring (CCR) has finalised a restructuring plan. Sources told Business Re
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Reconstitution of TCP board finalised

Reconstitution of TCP board finalised

The Board of Directors of the Trading Corporation of Pakistan is likely to be reconstituted soon, as the Ministry of Commerce in consultation with the Cabinet Committee on Restructuring (CCR) has finalised a restructuring plan. Sources told Business Re
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Reconstitution of TCP board finalised

Reconstitution of TCP board finalised

The Board of Directors of the Trading Corporation of Pakistan is likely to be reconstituted soon, as the Ministry of Commerce in consultation with the Cabinet Committee on Restructuring (CCR) has finalised a restructuring plan. Sources told Business Re
Published 14 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Previous Day