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Archive - 2011-10-14
British defence minister resigns
Europe

British defence minister resigns

LONDON : British Defence Secretary Liam Fox resigned on Friday amid a spiralling scandal over his links to the best man
Published 14 Oct, 2011 05:21pm
Berlusconi wins confidence vote
Top News

Berlusconi wins confidence vote

ROME : Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi won a vote of confidence on Friday, giving his struggling centre-right g
Published 14 Oct, 2011 05:00pm
China warns on trade protectionism
Top News

China warns on trade protectionism

  BEIJING: China's Premier Wen Jiabao said Friday rising protectionism is damaging the global economy, days after the U
Published 14 Oct, 2011 04:55pm
ISE-10 gains 4.36 points
Markets

ISE-10 gains 4.36 points

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE-10) on Friday witnessed bullish trend as the index closed at 2624.08 by gaining
Published 14 Oct, 2011 04:49pm
Gold, silver price unchanged
Top News

Gold, silver price unchanged

KARACHI: The price of gold on Friday remained unchanged at Rs55, 500 per tola on the local market, traders said. The p
Published 14 Oct, 2011 04:39pm
Gold unchanged at Rs 47,571
Top News

Gold unchanged at Rs 47,571

KARACHI: Gold closed unchanged at Rs 47,571 per 10 grams in the local market Friday, as its international price stayed a
Published 14 Oct, 2011 04:31pm
ICE sugar rises sharply
Commodities

ICE sugar rises sharply

LONDON : ICE raw sugar futures rose to a four-week high on Friday, boosted both by technically driven buying and broad-b
Published 14 Oct, 2011 04:22pm
Six more fall prey to Dengue fever
Top News

Six more fall prey to Dengue fever

LAHORE: Another six people including three women died of dengue fever in different city hospitals on Friday, raising the
Published 14 Oct, 2011 03:19pm
Chitral to be linked with Tajikistan
Top News

Chitral to be linked with Tajikistan

PESHAWAR : The Khyber Pakthunkhwa Population Welfare Minister, Salim Khan said on Friday that Chitral would be linked
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:12pm
Mari Gas hits major oil reserves
Top News

Mari Gas hits major oil reserves

KARACHI: Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL) has made a significant crude oil discovery with the additional potential of Ass
Published 14 Oct, 2011 10:38am
PML-N rejects Bokhari's nomination
Top News

PML-N rejects Bokhari's nomination

RECORDER REPORT ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday rejected nomination of former navel ch
Published 14 Oct, 2011 06:15am
SBP to buy govt paper
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SBP to buy govt paper

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan said it would buy government paper from commercial banks on Friday in a seven-day revers
Published 14 Oct, 2011 04:31am
NIT outperforming benchmark
BR Research

NIT outperforming benchmark

The pioneer asset management company of Pakistan. National Investment Trust Limited has announced its financial results for the first quarte
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

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

New York cotton

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

Published 14 Oct, 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 Oct, 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 Oct, 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 Thursday (October 13, 2011).

Published 14 Oct, 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 Thursday (October 13, 2011).

Published 14 Oct, 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 Thursday (October 13, 2011).

Published 14 Oct, 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 Thursday (October 13, 2011).

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

Money Market Report

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

Spot dollar rates

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

Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Pandemonium reigns in Parliament: PML-N, MQM MNAs almost come to blows

Pandemonium reigns in Parliament: PML-N, MQM MNAs almost come to blows

Members of PML-N and MQM on Thursday almost came to blows in the National Assembly over the statement of Dr Zulfiqar Mirza against the urban Sindh-based party and its leadership and the controversy surrounding Ayesha Ahad Mailk's marriage with Hamza Shahb
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Pandemonium reigns in Parliament: PML-N, MQM MNAs almost come to blows

Pandemonium reigns in Parliament: PML-N, MQM MNAs almost come to blows

Members of PML-N and MQM on Thursday almost came to blows in the National Assembly over the statement of Dr Zulfiqar Mirza against the urban Sindh-based party and its leadership and the controversy surrounding Ayesha Ahad Mailk's marriage with Hamza Shahb
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
NAB chairman: PML-N rejects Bokhari's nomination

NAB chairman: PML-N rejects Bokhari's nomination

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday rejected nomination of former navel chief Admiral Fasih Bokhari as chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on grounds of 'an incomplete' consultation process. In a letter sent to President Asif Ali Za
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
NAB chairman: PML-N rejects Bokhari's nomination

NAB chairman: PML-N rejects Bokhari's nomination

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday rejected nomination of former navel chief Admiral Fasih Bokhari as chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on grounds of 'an incomplete' consultation process. In a letter sent to President Asif Ali Za
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Executive's, legislature's domain: Judiciary has never intervened: CJ

Executive's, legislature's domain: Judiciary has never intervened: CJ

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Thursday said that judiciary never intervened in legislature and executive domain and all were independent in their own spheres. Speaking at a reference held in honour of Justice Mahmood Akhtar Shahid Siddiqui,
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Executive's, legislature's domain: Judiciary has never intervened: CJ

Executive's, legislature's domain: Judiciary has never intervened: CJ

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Thursday said that judiciary never intervened in legislature and executive domain and all were independent in their own spheres. Speaking at a reference held in honour of Justice Mahmood Akhtar Shahid Siddiqui,
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
ECC approves import of 100,000 tons of sugar

ECC approves import of 100,000 tons of sugar

Economic Co-ordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) met here Thursday with the Federal Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh in the chair has approved import of one lakh tons of sugar and constituted two secretary level commi
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
ECC approves import of 100,000 tons of sugar

ECC approves import of 100,000 tons of sugar

Economic Co-ordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) met here Thursday with the Federal Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh in the chair has approved import of one lakh tons of sugar and constituted two secretary level commi
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Thursday (October 13, 2011).

Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
ECC approves import of 100,000 tons of sugar

ECC approves import of 100,000 tons of sugar

Economic Co-ordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) met here Thursday with the Federal Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh in the chair has approved import of one lakh tons of sugar and constituted two secretary level commi
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Fearing trade war, US House to block China bill

Fearing trade war, US House to block China bill

A day after the US Senate passed legislation to punish China for its alleged currency manipulation, House leaders signalled they would block the bill to prevent a "trade war." "Given the volatility in the world markets, given the uncertainty about the wor
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Fearing trade war, US House to block China bill

Fearing trade war, US House to block China bill

A day after the US Senate passed legislation to punish China for its alleged currency manipulation, House leaders signalled they would block the bill to prevent a "trade war." "Given the volatility in the world markets, given the uncertainty about the wor
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Fearing trade war, US House to block China bill

Fearing trade war, US House to block China bill

A day after the US Senate passed legislation to punish China for its alleged currency manipulation, House leaders signalled they would block the bill to prevent a "trade war." "Given the volatility in the world markets, given the uncertainty about the wor
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Fitch cuts ratings on British lenders RBS, Lloyds

Fitch cuts ratings on British lenders RBS, Lloyds

Fitch announced Thursday that it has lowered its ratings for British state-rescued lenders Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group, citing the reduced likelihood of further government support. Fitch said in a statement that it has cut the long-ter
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Fitch cuts ratings on British lenders RBS, Lloyds

Fitch cuts ratings on British lenders RBS, Lloyds

Fitch announced Thursday that it has lowered its ratings for British state-rescued lenders Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group, citing the reduced likelihood of further government support. Fitch said in a statement that it has cut the long-ter
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Fitch cuts ratings on British lenders RBS, Lloyds

Fitch cuts ratings on British lenders RBS, Lloyds

Fitch announced Thursday that it has lowered its ratings for British state-rescued lenders Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group, citing the reduced likelihood of further government support. Fitch said in a statement that it has cut the long-ter
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (October 13, 2011).

Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Two weekly holidays notified

Two weekly holidays notified

The Ministry of Interior on Thursday issued a notification for observance of two weekly holidays at all the public and private offices with effect from Saturday (October 15). According to the notification "the selected operational branches of the commerci
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (October 13, 2011).

Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Two weekly holidays notified

Two weekly holidays notified

The Ministry of Interior on Thursday issued a notification for observance of two weekly holidays at all the public and private offices with effect from Saturday (October 15). According to the notification "the selected operational branches of the commerci
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (October 13, 2011).

Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Two weekly holidays notified

Two weekly holidays notified

The Ministry of Interior on Thursday issued a notification for observance of two weekly holidays at all the public and private offices with effect from Saturday (October 15). According to the notification "the selected operational branches of the commerci
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Index sheds 92.78 points

Index sheds 92.78 points

The KSE-100 index on Thursday lost 92.78 points to close at 11,966.29 points due to profit-taking after mid session. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 12,115.65 points intra-day high level, up 56.58 points. However, the market witness
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Index sheds 92.78 points

Index sheds 92.78 points

The KSE-100 index on Thursday lost 92.78 points to close at 11,966.29 points due to profit-taking after mid session. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 12,115.65 points intra-day high level, up 56.58 points. However, the market witness
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Index sheds 92.78 points

Index sheds 92.78 points

The KSE-100 index on Thursday lost 92.78 points to close at 11,966.29 points due to profit-taking after mid session. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 12,115.65 points intra-day high level, up 56.58 points. However, the market witness
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 down by 35.94 points

BRIndex30 down by 35.94 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 9,321.61. It touched an intraday high of 9,378.34 and an intraday Low of 9,234.00 and closed at 9,285.67 which was -35.94 points or -0.39 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 73,316,302, which was 79.97 perc
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 down by 35.94 points

BRIndex30 down by 35.94 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 9,321.61. It touched an intraday high of 9,378.34 and an intraday Low of 9,234.00 and closed at 9,285.67 which was -35.94 points or -0.39 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 73,316,302, which was 79.97 perc
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Punjab cabinet rejects two holidays

Punjab cabinet rejects two holidays

Law Minister Punjab, Rana Sanaullay has said that federal government did not discuss the issue of two weekly offs with the provincial government, hence provincial govt was not bound to implement its decision, a private TV channel reported. According to th
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Punjab cabinet rejects two holidays

Punjab cabinet rejects two holidays

Law Minister Punjab, Rana Sanaullay has said that federal government did not discuss the issue of two weekly offs with the provincial government, hence provincial govt was not bound to implement its decision, a private TV channel reported. According to th
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Punjab cabinet rejects two holidays

Punjab cabinet rejects two holidays

Law Minister Punjab, Rana Sanaullay has said that federal government did not discuss the issue of two weekly offs with the provincial government, hence provincial govt was not bound to implement its decision, a private TV channel reported. According to th
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
PaCCS issue: Agility moves ICSID

PaCCS issue: Agility moves ICSID

M/s Agility has approached the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) at the US against the government of Pakistan to resolve the issue of payments made against customs clearance services under the Pakistan Automated Customs Co
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
PaCCS issue: Agility moves ICSID

PaCCS issue: Agility moves ICSID

M/s Agility has approached the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) at the US against the government of Pakistan to resolve the issue of payments made against customs clearance services under the Pakistan Automated Customs Co
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
PaCCS issue: Agility moves ICSID

PaCCS issue: Agility moves ICSID

M/s Agility has approached the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) at the US against the government of Pakistan to resolve the issue of payments made against customs clearance services under the Pakistan Automated Customs Co
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Gilani inaugurates Mangla Dam raising project

Gilani inaugurates Mangla Dam raising project

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday inaugurated the Rs 100 billion Mangla Dam raising project aimed at significantly increasing country's water storage and electricity generation. The event was attended by Minister for Kashmir Affairs Manzoor
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Gilani inaugurates Mangla Dam raising project

Gilani inaugurates Mangla Dam raising project

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday inaugurated the Rs 100 billion Mangla Dam raising project aimed at significantly increasing country's water storage and electricity generation. The event was attended by Minister for Kashmir Affairs Manzoor
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Gilani inaugurates Mangla Dam raising project

Gilani inaugurates Mangla Dam raising project

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday inaugurated the Rs 100 billion Mangla Dam raising project aimed at significantly increasing country''s water storage and electricity generation. The event was attended by Minister for Kashmir Affairs Manzoor
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'Shared issues': Pakistan-US relations get a big boost

'Shared issues': Pakistan-US relations get a big boost

Pakistan and US on Thursday agreed to work together on 'shared issues'. The two countries also agreed to continue strategic dialogue process to sort out all issues and better understand each other's perspectives. This understanding was reached during a me
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'Shared issues': Pakistan-US relations get a big boost

'Shared issues': Pakistan-US relations get a big boost

Pakistan and US on Thursday agreed to work together on 'shared issues'. The two countries also agreed to continue strategic dialogue process to sort out all issues and better understand each other's perspectives. This understanding was reached during a me
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US not sincere about Afghan peace: Haqqanis

US not sincere about Afghan peace: Haqqanis

The United States was not sincere about peace in Afghanistan when it signalled it would remain open to exploring a settlement that includes the Haqqani network, one of the group's senior commanders said on Thursday. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton s
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US not sincere about Afghan peace: Haqqanis

US not sincere about Afghan peace: Haqqanis

The United States was not sincere about peace in Afghanistan when it signalled it would remain open to exploring a settlement that includes the Haqqani network, one of the group's senior commanders said on Thursday. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton s
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Grossman, ISAF commander meet Kayani

Grossman, ISAF commander meet Kayani

Pak-US relations with reference of Haqqani Network and infiltration from Afghanistan by militants came under discussion in two separate meetings of Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani with US Special Representative for Afghanistan and
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Grossman, ISAF commander meet Kayani

Grossman, ISAF commander meet Kayani

Pak-US relations with reference of Haqqani Network and infiltration from Afghanistan by militants came under discussion in two separate meetings of Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani with US Special Representative for Afghanistan and
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Arab unrest: perspectives - XXXIX

Arab unrest: perspectives - XXXIX

The Israeli leadership in particular is so often irked by the word "Palestine" or "Palestinian", let alone words "Palestanian statehood". The irony, however, is that one of the most rabid pro-Israel commentators, Joan Peters, had built up the entire edifi
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Arab unrest: perspectives - XXXIX

Arab unrest: perspectives - XXXIX

The Israeli leadership in particular is so often irked by the word "Palestine" or "Palestinian", let alone words "Palestanian statehood". The irony, however, is that one of the most rabid pro-Israel commentators, Joan Peters, had built up the entire edifi
Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 14 Oct, 2011 12:00am
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