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Archive - 2012-01-27
Dollar falls 1pc against yen
Financial

Dollar falls 1pc against yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell 1 percent against the yen on Friday, according to Reuters data. The greenback fell to as l
Published 27 Jan, 2012 07:02pm
ISE-10 gains 35 points
Markets

ISE-10 gains 35 points

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE-10) on Friday witnessed bullish trend as the index was up by 35.06 points to cl
Published 27 Jan, 2012 05:31pm
Gold stays at Rs 49,628
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Gold stays at Rs 49,628

KARACHI: Gold closed unchanged at Rs 49,628 per 10 grams in the local market on Friday as its international price increa
Published 27 Jan, 2012 03:51pm
JUI-F all set for Karachi rally
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JUI-F all set for Karachi rally

KARACHI : The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) is all set to hold the “Islam Zindabad Conference” at the Bagh-e-Quaid,
Published 27 Jan, 2012 03:03pm
'We want trade, not aid'
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'We want trade, not aid'

KARACHI : President Asif Ali Zardari said on Thursday that he told the international community "we want trade, not aid".
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:18pm
Rs. 1763.543bn notes in circulation
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Rs. 1763.543bn notes in circulation

LAHORE: A total of Rs. 1763.543 billion currency notes are in circulation throughout the country, says a State Bank of P
Published 27 Jan, 2012 10:05am
SBP injects Rs 274.150bn in the market
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SBP injects Rs 274.150bn in the market

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in its reverse repo open market operation in treasury bills and Pakistan Investmen
Published 27 Jan, 2012 10:03am
Car bomb at Baghdad hospital kills 28
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Car bomb at Baghdad hospital kills 28

BAGHDAD: A car bomb near a funeral procession outside a hospital in east Baghdad killed at least 28 people and wounded 5
Published 27 Jan, 2012 08:47am
Tokyo stocks close flat
Financial

Tokyo stocks close flat

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed flat on Friday as investors cautiously looked to a European Union leaders meeting next week.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 07:53am
RECORDER REPORT: KSE mid day update
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RECORDER REPORT: KSE mid day update

KARACHI: On Friday, until first half, KSE-100 Index remained mostly positive and was at a value of 11,898.87 with a net
Published 27 Jan, 2012 07:19am
Nine rockets fired on military academy
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Nine rockets fired on military academy

PESHAWAR: Assailants fired nine rockets at top military academy on Friday, damaging its outer wall near the compound, of
Published 27 Jan, 2012 06:10am
UN Council to discuss Syria Friday
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UN Council to discuss Syria Friday

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council will discuss the Syria crisis Friday, and western and Arab nations could make pu
Published 27 Jan, 2012 03:53am
FFBL rides on high margins
BR Research

FFBL rides on high margins

Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim (FFBL) registered its highest ever yearly profits, crossing Rs.10 billion for CY11. The financial result was slig
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Of Kinnow exports
BR Research

Of Kinnow exports

How difficult is it to sell an orange to Iran, a country that is literally across the border from Pakistan? Well, given the current internat
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Hunar Foundation is aiming to expand: COO

Hunar Foundation is aiming to expand: COO

BR Research: Tell us about the mission of Hunar Foundation and how did this idea emerge? Admiral Azhar Husain (Retd): We wanted to know what happens to these boys and girls when they complete their schooling, after matriculation. We found that most of the
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
US Senate clears way for $1.2 trillion debt limit hike

US Senate clears way for $1.2 trillion debt limit hike

The US Senate on Thursday voted to support President Barack Obama's move to increase the nation's borrowing authority by $1.2 trillion, ending Republican attempts to block the debt limit hike. By a mostly partisan vote of 52-44, the Democratic-controlled
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Iran's fighter plane crashes in south, two die

Iran's fighter plane crashes in south, two die

Iran's semi-official Fars news agency says a US-made F-14 Iranian fighter jet has crashed in Bushehr province in southern Iran. Provincial governor Mohammad Hossein Jahanbakhsh says both the pilot and the co-pilot were killed in Thursday's crash.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
No deadlock in Palestinian-Israeli talks: Ashton

No deadlock in Palestinian-Israeli talks: Ashton

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said on Thursday the Palestinians' announcement that they were ending informal talks with Israel does not mean the two sides have reached an "impasse." "I do not think there is an impasse. I know that president (Ma
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Thai Prime Minister joins India's national day celebrations

Thai Prime Minister joins India's national day celebrations

Thailand's premier was guest of honour on Thursday at India's 63rd Republic Day celebrations, an annual display of the country's military might held amid tight security. Yingluck Shinawatra, who flew to New Delhi on Monday, is making her first official vi
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Corruption scandal shakes Vatican as internal letters leaked

Corruption scandal shakes Vatican as internal letters leaked

The Vatican was shaken by a corruption scandal on Thursday after an Italian television investigation said a former top official had been transferred against his will after complaining about irregularities in awarding contracts.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Kenyan minister quits after poll violence charges

Kenyan minister quits after poll violence charges

Kenyan Finance Minister Uhuru Kenyatta, who was indicted this week to stand trial at the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, has resigned, the presidency said on Thursday. Kenyatta has faced mounting calls for his resignation as a mi
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Iraq bombs kill 13

Iraq bombs kill 13

Attacks in Iraq on Thursday killed 13 people, including 10 in a bomb at the home of two brothers who were policemen, while officials warned al Qaeda was targeting ex-fighters who had switched sides. The bloodshed comes after a spate of attacks since US fo
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Syrian troops fight rebels near Damascus

Syrian troops fight rebels near Damascus

A 10-month-old revolt against President Bashar al-Assad edged closer to the Syrian capital on Thursday as troops battled rebels in a town just north of Damascus and a provincial governor spoke of negotiating local cease-fires. A Syrian officer told Reuter
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Forces kill 34 civilians

Forces kill 34 civilians

Syrian security forces killed 34 civilians, including 10 children, in clashes across the country on Thursday, a rights group said. "The toll for the day has risen to 34 civilians killed by the security forces in several regions of Syria, mostly in Homs,"
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Italy signs strategic partnership deal with Afghanistan

Italy signs strategic partnership deal with Afghanistan

Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti signed a long-term strategic partnership agreement in Rome on Thursday to enhance Italy's areas of assistance in Afghanistan. "The main message of today's meeting is that Italy's respons
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
German lawmakers agree troop cut

German lawmakers agree troop cut

German lawmakers voted Thursday to extend the mandate for German forces in Afghanistan by one year but for the first time cut the number of troops to be deployed there. The maximum number of troops will be set at 4,900 from February 1, down from 5,350 now
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
US blocks funds to three alleged Islamic extremists

US blocks funds to three alleged Islamic extremists

The United States moved Thursday to deny any US financing or material support to alleged Islamic extremists operating in Afghanistan, Europe and Lebanon. The State Department targeted brothers Yassin and Mounir Chouka, who it said are recruiters, facilita
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
EU banks halt Iran grain trade finance

EU banks halt Iran grain trade finance

Major European Union banks have pulled back from financing grain shipments destined for Iran, hampering trade with the major importer of maize, banking and trade sources said on Thursday. "It is now a fact that no EU banks will do trade financing for Iran
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Cook misses hundred before Pakistan fight back

Cook misses hundred before Pakistan fight back

England opener Alastair Cook missed a century by six runs and Jonathan Trott made a half-century before Pakistan hit back with four wickets in the last session in the second Test here on Thursday Cook was trapped leg before wicket off spinner Saeed Ajmal
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Kohli hits ton as Australia keep massive lead

Kohli hits ton as Australia keep massive lead

Australia held a massive 382-run lead after dismissing India cheaply on Thursday and opting to bat again rather than enforce the follow-on on the third day of the fourth Test in Adelaide. Rising star Virat Kohli hit his maiden Test century and India's fir
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
New Zealand in command against Zimbabwe

New Zealand in command against Zimbabwe

An unbeaten century from skipper Ross Taylor put New Zealand in a commanding position at five for 331 on the first day of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Napier on Thursday. Taylor finished the day on 111 not out after his team lost the toss and were
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Liverpool end Wembley drought at City's expense

Liverpool end Wembley drought at City's expense

Craig Bellamy came back to haunt his former club Manchester City as Liverpool booked their first Wembley appearance for 16 years after a dramatic 2-2 draw with the Premier League leaders in the semi-final second leg of the League Cup.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Barca beats Real

Barca beats Real

Barcelona survived a late comeback from holders Real Madrid to knock them out of the Spanish Cup with a 4-3 victory on aggregate after a 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp where the visitors put up a spirited fightback to come from two goals down.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sharapova, Azarenka to duel for title, ranking

Sharapova, Azarenka to duel for title, ranking

Former champion Maria Sharapova and Belarus's Victoria Azarenka will fight for the Australian Open title and the number one ranking after winning nerve-wracking semi-finals Thursday. Russia's Sharapova gained sweet revenge for her Wimbledon final defeat t
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Nadal beats Federer in thriller

Nadal beats Federer in thriller

Rafael Nadal once again proved Roger Federer's grand slam nemesis on Thursday, withstanding a withering opening from the Swiss great to reach the final of the Australian Open. The Spaniard won 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 to prolong the agony for his gr
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sterling trails euro

Sterling trails euro

Sterling fell to a near four-week low against the euro on Thursday on hopes of progress in Greek debt talks and worries about UK economic weakness, but the pound hit a five-week high against a broadly weaker US dollar. Reports that private holders of Gree
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Ringgit leads Asia FX gains

Ringgit leads Asia FX gains

The Malaysian ringgit broke through a technical resistance and led gains among most emerging Asian currencies on Thursday as expectations for fresh Federal Reserve steps to help the US economy increased hopes for more inflows to Asia.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
New Zealand dollar climbs

New Zealand dollar climbs

The New Zealand dollar held near a three-month high against the US dollar on Thursday as a more dovish than expected Federal Reserve lifted risk sentiment and overshadowed a soft rate outlook from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. The kiwi dollar rose 1.2
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Swiss franc up

Swiss franc up

The Swiss franc rose alongside the euro up against the dollar on Thursday, with investors upbeat and stocks set to open higher owing to a promise by the US Federal Reserve to keep rock-bottom rates for at least two more years. The franc rose 0.09 percent
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Bangladesh interbank forex, interest rates

Bangladesh interbank forex, interest rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Thursday. 84.43-84.45 (previous 84.42-84.43). Call Money Rates: 12.00-20.00 percent (previous 13.00-20.00 percent).
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Dollar tumbles in New York

Dollar tumbles in New York

The dollar dropped to its lowest level against the euro in five weeks on Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve pledged to keep interest rates low for much longer than anticipated and indicated readiness to further stimulate the economy.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Midday trade in New York: euro hits five-week high

Midday trade in New York: euro hits five-week high

The euro notched a five-week high against the dollar on Thursday, extending gains a day after the US Federal Reserve signalled ultra-low interest rates for years to come, while US jobs and manufacturing data fed risk appetite and supported the euro.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Euro jumps in London

Euro jumps in London

The euro hit a five-week high against a broadly weak dollar on Thursday on speculation of progress in Greek debt negotiations and after the US Federal Reserve indicated interest rates would stay at ultra low levels for at least another two years.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Dollar extends losses

Dollar extends losses

The dollar gave back some of its gains against the yen and extended losses to hit a fresh five-week low against the euro in Asian trading on Thursday after a more dovish-than-expected outcome to the Federal Reserve's latest meeting pressured it overnight.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Euribor rates at lowest since March 2011

Euribor rates at lowest since March 2011

Eurozone bank-to-bank lending rates fell to their lowest in nearly 11 months on Thursday with the European Central Bank poised to offer more 3-year loans in February. The cost of borrowing dollars for three months in the unsecured interbank market eased a
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
FTSE rises 1.3 percent on Fed growth pledge

FTSE rises 1.3 percent on Fed growth pledge

Britain's blue chip index rose 1.3 percent on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve pledged to support economic growth, boosting miners and other cyclicals stocks and setting the index on course for another week of gains. But the FTSE 100's close below a
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
European shares hit six-month high

European shares hit six-month high

European shares hit a six-month high on Thursday, boosted by cyclical stocks such as miners and banks, as strong data from the United States and the overnight US Federal Reserve commitment to an easy monetary policy boosted market sentiment.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Hong Kong shares extend winning streak

Hong Kong shares extend winning streak

Hong Kong shares started the Year of the Dragon stronger on Thursday, lifted by fresh buying in financial and commodities-related stocks and outperforming Asian peers on pent-up demand after a three-day Lunar New Year holiday.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Seoul stocks eke out gains

Seoul stocks eke out gains

Seoul shares edged up on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve pledged to keep interest rates low for a longer-than-expected period, but gains were capped as retail and institutional investors cashed in on the market's recent gaining streak.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Egypt's index surges after peaceful demonstrations; Gulf up

Egypt's index surges after peaceful demonstrations; Gulf up

The peaceful end to Demonstrations marking the first anniversary of the Egyptian uprising encouraged the country's bourse to increase to its biggest level since March on Thursday, and Gulf markets extended gains. Cairo's benchmark index rose 7.2 percent t
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Treasuries move higher

Treasuries move higher

US Treasuries debt prices rose on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve pledged to keep short-term interest rates near zero at least until late 2014, a substantially longer time period than markets had expected.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Treasuries move higher

Treasuries move higher

US Treasuries debt prices rose on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve pledged to keep short-term interest rates near zero at least until late 2014, a substantially longer time period than markets had expected.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Indian markets closed

Indian markets closed

Indian stock, bonds, currency and commodity markets were closed on Thursday for Republic Day. Trading will resume on Friday.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Fed, Apple restart Wall Street's advance

Fed, Apple restart Wall Street's advance

Big profits from Apple and a promise from the Federal Reserve to keep rock-bottom rates for at least two more years powered the US stock market higher on Wednesday. Apple Inc led the Nasdaq to a 1 percent gain. Shares of the maker of iPhones and iPads sur
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Thursday's early afternoon trade: market slips

Thursday's early afternoon trade: market slips

Wall Street dipped on Thursday as housing and financial stocks declined after weaker-than-expected housing data gave investors reason to pause after a recent rally. Toll Brothers Inc lost 3.2 percent to $22.47. The PHLX housing sector index declined 1.1 p
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Nikkei average slips

Nikkei average slips

Japan's Nikkei average pulled back from a three-month high on Thursday as disappointing results from robot-maker Fanuc weighed on the index, while Tokyo Electric surged after sources said the troubled utility would agree to a $13 billion bailout. Tokyo El
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Most Southeast Asian markets gain

Most Southeast Asian markets gain

Most Southeast Asian stock markets gained on Thursday, with Thailand nearing a five-month high after the US Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates low for a much longer-than-expected period, ensuring there will be ample liquidity to help spur g
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Hungary faces slowdown, risk of funding gap: IMF

Hungary faces slowdown, risk of funding gap: IMF

Hungary's debt remains broadly sustainable even if the economy stagnates this year, but an external funding gap could emerge if the eurozone crisis drags the country into recession, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday. Hungary is seeking a p
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
ECB role under scrutiny as Greek debt talks resume

ECB role under scrutiny as Greek debt talks resume

Greece's tortuous negotiations over a debt swap with private creditors honed in on Thursday on demands that the European Central Bank contribute to a deal to bring Athens' messy finances back on track. Talks between Athens, which needs a deal quickly to a
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Jobless claims up

Jobless claims up

New orders for US manufactured goods rose in December and a gauge of future business investment rebounded, showing the US economy ended the year with more momentum than previously thought. Other reports on Thursday showed new claims for jobless benefits r
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Europe searches for mythical 'jobs and growth' formula

Europe searches for mythical 'jobs and growth' formula

Since the start of the year, one phrase has tripped off the lips of European leaders more than any other: "jobs and growth". After two years of debt crisis and budget austerity, there is a strong desire to shift the narrative on.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
MF Global casts spotlight on client fund rules

MF Global casts spotlight on client fund rules

Three years after the demise of Lehman Brothers exposed problems in how brokers handle client funds, trading firms are still using lax rules to withhold cash owed to clients of failed brokerages, fuelling calls for reforms. Clients of MF Global UK, which
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Ukraine fails to win over IMF

Ukraine fails to win over IMF

Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund reported no real progress in talks on Thursday, after a fresh round of negotiations aimed at reviving a $15 billion standby loan programme. Ukraine is facing repayments of about $3.8 billion to the Fund this yea
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
US unveils offshore oil, gas plan in energy push

US unveils offshore oil, gas plan in energy push

The United States announced Thursday that it intends to auction off a giant part of the central Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas exploration, in a move to reinvigorate government energy policy. The White House said the lease sale of nearly 38 million acres
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
EU takes UK, Ireland to court over gas pipes

EU takes UK, Ireland to court over gas pipes

The European Commission is taking Britain and Ireland to the European Court of Justice because inadequate gas infrastructure is limiting competition, the Commission said on Thursday. "The maximum interconnection capacity is not offered in the UK and Irela
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
AT&T posts massive quaterly loss

AT&T posts massive quaterly loss

AT&T Inc posted a $6.7 billion quarterly loss due to a hefty break-up fee for its failed T-Mobile USA merger and other charges on top of costly subsidies for smartphones such as Apple Inc's popular iPhone. While the No 2 US wireless provider beat analysts
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
AT&T posts massive quaterly loss

AT&T posts massive quaterly loss

AT&T Inc posted a $6.7 billion quarterly loss due to a hefty break-up fee for its failed T-Mobile USA merger and other charges on top of costly subsidies for smartphones such as Apple Inc's popular iPhone. While the No 2 US wireless provider beat analysts
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Nokia profits dive

Nokia profits dive

Nokia Oyj reported a 73 percent fall in fourth-quarter earnings as sales of its new Windows Phones failed to dent the dominance of Apple Inc's iPhone or compensate for diving sales of its own old smartphones. The world's largest cellphone maker by volume
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Nokia profits dive

Nokia profits dive

Nokia Oyj reported a 73 percent fall in fourth-quarter earnings as sales of its new Windows Phones failed to dent the dominance of Apple Inc's iPhone or compensate for diving sales of its own old smartphones. The world's largest cellphone maker by volume
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
New disease hits Dutch, German livestock

New disease hits Dutch, German livestock

A new livestock disease causing deformities at birth has been detected in at least five European countries, including the Netherlands and Germany, a Dutch agriculture ministry spokesman said Thursday. "It has been detected on 76 farms in the Netherlands,
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Petroplus denies fraud allegations

Petroplus denies fraud allegations

Swiss-based oil refiner Petroplus on Thursday denied French allegations of fraud after prosecutors launched an investigation into the beleaguered firm. The company said in a statement that it "refuted all allegations of fraudulent bankruptcy in France" fo
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
UK eyes clampdown on 'backdoor' market listings

UK eyes clampdown on 'backdoor' market listings

Britain's financial regulator proposed stricter rules on reverse takeovers and tighter requirements for premium stock market listings as part of a broader drive to improve investor protection. The use of reverse takeovers to fast-track London Stock Exchan
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Record cotton crop on the anvil

Record cotton crop on the anvil

Lint prices have suffered about Rs 200 per maund (37.32 Kgs) loss in both Sindh and Punjab over the last couple of days due to increasing seedcotton (Kapas/Phutti) arrivals, mostly in Punjab, and also more yield per acre and higher ginning out-run (GOT).
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Record cotton crop on the anvil

Record cotton crop on the anvil

Lint prices have suffered about Rs 200 per maund (37.32 Kgs) loss in both Sindh and Punjab over the last couple of days due to increasing seedcotton (Kapas/Phutti) arrivals, mostly in Punjab, and also more yield per acre and higher ginning out-run (GOT).
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Ukrainian December grain exports fall

Ukrainian December grain exports fall

Ukrainian grain exports fell to 2.18 million tonnes in December 2011 from 2.29 million in November, analyst UkrAgroConsult said on Tuesday. The consultancy said the volume included 1.783 million tonnes of maize. "Ukraine has exported 4.203 million tonnes
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Russia's gold miner sees 2012 output to rise 11 percent

Russia's gold miner sees 2012 output to rise 11 percent

Russia-focused gold miner Petropavlovsk forecast an 11 percent production rise for 2012 as it reaps the benefits of a new multi-million dollar open-pit mine in its core Amur region of Siberia by the Chinese border.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
US Midwest grains bids fall sharply

US Midwest grains bids fall sharply

Spot basis bids fell sharply on the Illinois River on Wednesday, pressured by a steep gain in shipping costs on the waterway, while basis bids were largely steady to higher elsewhere in the US Midwest, grain merchants said.
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 61,634 tonnes of cargo comprising 27,349 tonnes of import cargo and 34,285 tonnes of export cargo including 4,692 loaded & empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Thursday. The total import cargo of 27,349 ton
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Prices fall in modest trade on grain market

Prices fall in modest trade on grain market

Declining trend was seen on the wholesale grain market on Thursday in process of modest trading, dealers said. On the cereal side wheat old Bardan was quoted at Rs 2650-2660 and wheat New Bardan was quoted at Rs 2665-2675, other commodity items did not sh
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Canadian canola futures slip

Canadian canola futures slip

ICE Canadian canola futures slipped on Wednesday for a second straight session after the Canadian dollar rose on news that the US Federal Reserve would keep interest rates low until at least late 2014. Inter-month spreading accounted for most of the volum
Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:.

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:.

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
BoP declares PLS profit rates

BoP declares PLS profit rates

The Bank of Punjab has declared the following profit rates on its various PLS schemes for the 3rd and 4th quarters of the year 2011.

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
BoP declares PLS profit rates

BoP declares PLS profit rates

The Bank of Punjab has declared the following profit rates on its various PLS schemes for the 3rd and 4th quarters of the year 2011.

Published 27 Jan, 2012 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 27 Jan, 2012 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 27 Jan, 2012 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 (January 26, 2012).

Published 27 Jan, 2012 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 (January 26, 2012).

Published 27 Jan, 2012 12:00am
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