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Archive - 2012-03-17
Shipping activity at Port Qasim
Top News

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: One ship arrived at Port Qasim on Friday, March 16, 2012, carrying containers at QICT. Berth occupancy was mai
Published 17 Mar, 2012 02:44pm
Kenya to vote on March 4, 2013
Africa

Kenya to vote on March 4, 2013

NAIROBI: Kenya's next presidential and parliamentary elections will be held on March 4, 2013, unless a collapse of the r
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:01pm
Imports from Iran increase
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Imports from Iran increase

RECORDER REPORT ISLAMABAD : Pakistan 's exports to Iran were 161.941 million dollars whereas imports from Iran a
Published 17 Mar, 2012 06:26am
Two bombings rock Damascus
Middle East

Two bombings rock Damascus

DAMASCUS: Two "terrorist" bombings rocked the Syrian capital early Saturday, state television said, without giving any i
Published 17 Mar, 2012 06:24am
TCP likely to scrap urea import deal
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TCP likely to scrap urea import deal

RIZWAN BHATTI KARACHI : Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) is likely to scarp/cancel the last 50,000 tons of urea
Published 17 Mar, 2012 05:44am
H1 Pak-India trade stands at $527.6mn
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H1 Pak-India trade stands at $527.6mn

NAVEED BUTT ISLAMABAD : The value of trade between Pakistan and India stood at $ 527.6 million during the first h
Published 17 Mar, 2012 05:12am
Pak-Saudi trade increases
Top News

Pak-Saudi trade increases

RECORDER REPORT ISLAMABAD :-Bilateral trade between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia has increased from 2830 million dol
Published 17 Mar, 2012 04:52am
FBR detects sales tax scam
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FBR detects sales tax scam

RECORDER REPORT LAHORE : Intelligence and Investigation, Inland Revenue (II&IR) of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has
Published 17 Mar, 2012 04:20am
Imports from Iran increase
Top News

Imports from Iran increase

RECORDER REPORT ISLAMABAD : Pakistan 's exports to Iran were 161.941 million dollars whereas imports from Iran a
Published 17 Mar, 2012 04:00am
Cook strikes form in Sri Lanka tour opener

Cook strikes form in Sri Lanka tour opener

Alastair Cook hammered an unbeaten 163 on the second day of England's three-day practice match against Sri Lanka Board XI in Colombo on Friday. The left-handed opener defied the stifling heat and humidity for six hours to strike early form ahead of the tw
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
SNGPL plans sports cell, opens annual sports

SNGPL plans sports cell, opens annual sports

Managing Director Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) M. Arif Hameed has said that company is going to create a sports cell with in the company which will be headed by a professional sports man. He was addressing the inauguration ceremony of Three-
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Swiss franc rises

Swiss franc rises

After a midweek spike, the Swiss franc on Friday was back in its customary trading range after the Swiss National Bank stuck with its franc cap of 1.20 per euro and struck a more upbeat note on growth for the year. The franc was up 0.1 percent against the
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Libor ends week higher for first time this year

Libor ends week higher for first time this year

The cost for banks to borrow three-month, unsecured dollar-based funds increased this week, posting the first weekly rise in 2012 as the positive effects of cheap central bank loans on funding levels appeared to taper off. The three-month dollar London in
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Asian currencies down for the week

Asian currencies down for the week

Emerging Asian currencies were all headed for a weekly loss as short-term investors cut positions on fading hopes for further US stimulus and after China signalled plans to make the yuan's trading range more flexible. The currencies came under renewed pre
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Yuan slightly up

Yuan slightly up

The yuan closed slightly higher versus the dollar on Friday after the midpoint rebounded from its biggest 11-session fall on record, in line with a drop in the dollar index on Thursday in global markets. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has signalled tha
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Australian and New Zealand dollars up versus yen

Australian and New Zealand dollars up versus yen

The Australian and New Zealand dollars held near multi-month highs against the yen on Friday and found a tentative footing on the greenback, which came under a bit of profit-taking pressure. The New Zealand dollar hit 68.63 yen, its highest in seven month
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Dollar drops broadly

Dollar drops broadly

The dollar dropped broadly on Thursday, with investors opting to book profits, particularly against the yen, which had hit an 11-month high after nearly six straight weeks of gains. The greenback fell from a one-month peak against the euro as front-end US
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Early trade in New York: dollar falls versus euro, yen

Early trade in New York: dollar falls versus euro, yen

The dollar fell against the euro and the yen on Friday, interrupting a rally that had pushed it to an 11-month high against the yen, after a slew of unexpectedly weak US data reports. A rise in Treasury bond yields after recent strong data indicated inves
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Dollar soars versus basket of currencies in London

Dollar soars versus basket of currencies in London

The dollar rose against a basket of currencies on Friday and was on course to push upward towards a two-month high if US economic data including inflation, industrial production and consumer sentiment was stronger than expected. Analysts said comments fro
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Dollar hits speed bumps in Asian trade

Dollar hits speed bumps in Asian trade

The rally in the dollar took a bit of a breather on Friday as traders booked profits on recent chunky gains ahead of key resistance levels, but the greenback's rally was seen intact in line with a brightening US economic outlook. The dollar stood at 83.47
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Sterling tops 10-week high

Sterling tops 10-week high

Sterling climbed strongly against the dollar on Friday after slightly softer-than-expected US inflation data tempered investors' recent appetite for the greenback, helping the pound hit a 10-week peak against a trade-weighted basket of currencies. Core US
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Banks lead FTSE up on more signs of US recovery

Banks lead FTSE up on more signs of US recovery

Britain's top shares closed higher on Friday after US consumer data showed the recovery in the world's biggest economy was gaining traction and Royal Bank of Scotland led a sector rally on the back of a broker upgrade. London's FTSE 100 index closed up 24
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
European shares climb

European shares climb

European stocks ended higher on Friday, climbing for the fourth straight day and hitting their highest level since before the market's slump in late July, as demand for the region's equities recovered while sovereign debt fears abated. Insurers helped dri
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Manila shares hit fresh all-time high, Thai climbs

Manila shares hit fresh all-time high, Thai climbs

Philippine shares hit a fresh all-time high and Thai stocks climbed to their highest in almost 16 years on Friday, helped by selective buying in blue chip, but most other Southeast Asian stock markets fell as players locked in profits. The Philippine main
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Hong Kong shares slip

Hong Kong shares slip

Hong Kong shares slipped on Friday but still ended up for the week as strength in some large caps on improving fundamentals offset days of weakness in Chinese developers after Premier Wen Jiabao doused hopes for eased property curbs. The Shanghai Composit
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
South Korea's KOSPI down

South Korea's KOSPI down

Seoul shares drifted lower on Friday, reacting mutely to an overnight Wall Street rally backed by strong US economic data, as investors were seen cashing in recent gains. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 0.5 percent to close at 2,034.45
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shorter-dated yields dip

Shorter-dated yields dip

US Treasury debt prices stabilised on Thursday after the worst selloff in four months, as investors considered whether the jump in yields now reflects an economic recovery that was gathering momentum.
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shorter-dated yields dip

Shorter-dated yields dip

US Treasury debt prices stabilised on Thursday after the worst selloff in four months, as investors considered whether the jump in yields now reflects an economic recovery that was gathering momentum.
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Taiwan stocks down

Taiwan stocks down

Taiwan stocks ended 0.82 percent lower on Friday, pressured by plastics plays after reports that chemical industries will be one of the hardest hit as a result of South Korea's Free Trade Agreements with the US and Europe. The main TAIEX index fell 66.68
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
S&P ends over 1,400 for first time since 2008 crisis

S&P ends over 1,400 for first time since 2008 crisis

The S&P 500 closed above 1,400 for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis on Thursday as stocks resumed the upward climb that has produced a steady stream of gains this year. The benchmark index is up for six of the past seven sessions and is on t
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Friday's mid-afternoon trade: S&P 500 edges higher

Friday's mid-afternoon trade: S&P 500 edges higher

The S&P 500 rose slightly on Friday and was on track for its best week in three months as investors continued to propel equities near four-year highs. Two slightly softer economic reports curbed broader gains, keeping both the Nasdaq and Dow, which has ri
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Nikkei stays higher

Nikkei stays higher

Japan's Nikkei average ended up for the fourth straight day on Friday as investors picked up cyclical shares on the brightening US economic outlook, offsetting profit-taking in exporters that have rallied in recent sessions on the softer yen. The yen's re
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Indian stocks fall as budget disappoints

Indian stocks fall as budget disappoints

Indian stocks fell for a second successive day, led by oil stocks, after the government unveiled a budget for the next fiscal year that was seen as too modest for a corporate sector looking for more concessions. India's plans to target 5.7 trillion rupees
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Gasoline pushes up US inflation, dents confidence

Gasoline pushes up US inflation, dents confidence

US consumer prices rose the most in 10 months in February as the cost of gasoline spiked, but there was little sign that underlying inflation pressures were building up. Surging gasoline prices put a small dent in consumer confidence early this month, oth
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Troubled India government delivers cautious budget

Troubled India government delivers cautious budget

India's beleaguered government avoided bold reforms in its annual budget on Friday, opting for cautious steps to shore up growth and modest targets to rein in a bloated deficit after a series of political setbacks exposed its fragility.
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
British banks cut exposure to European debt in fourth quarter

British banks cut exposure to European debt in fourth quarter

Britain's banks reduced their exposure to European debt in the fourth quarter, Bank of England data showed on Friday, but remained vulnerable to an economic slump in the eurozone. Total claims on developed European countries - which include loans and adva
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Ireland's 2011 trade surplus highest on record

Ireland's 2011 trade surplus highest on record

Ireland's trade surplus hit a record high in 2011, increasing by 3.0 percent to 44.697 billion euros ($58.347 billion) compared with the previous year, official data showed on Friday. Exports rose by 4.0 percent to 92.936 billion euros, while imports grew
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Brazil frees exporters from tax on currency hedges

Brazil frees exporters from tax on currency hedges

Brazil exempted exporters on Friday from a tax on currency hedging in a bid to minimise the side effects on the economy of sweeping measures to tame a strong local currency. In a presidential decree, the government slashed to zero a financial transactions
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Indonesia sets rules to prevent housing, auto loan bubbles

Indonesia sets rules to prevent housing, auto loan bubbles

Indonesia will limit the size of housing loans and set minimum downpayments for auto purchases as it seeks to prevent price bubbles and excessive lending in Southeast Asia's largest economy, the central bank said on Friday.
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
RUSAL picks new chairman

RUSAL picks new chairman

The board of RUSAL Plc, the world's largest aluminium company, has elected Barry Cheung of the Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange as its new chairman after billionaire Viktor Vekselberg quit this week, the company said on Friday. RUSAL, whose chief executive a
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Credit Agricole shifts billions in risky assets to US fund

Credit Agricole shifts billions in risky assets to US fund

French bank Credit Agricole has unloaded a risky portfolio worth 14 billion euros ($18 billion) to a US hedge fund in what could become a growing trend, the Financial Times said Friday. CA passed the remains of a unit it had already closed to BlueMountain
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Credit Agricole shifts billions in risky assets to US fund

Credit Agricole shifts billions in risky assets to US fund

French bank Credit Agricole has unloaded a risky portfolio worth 14 billion euros ($18 billion) to a US hedge fund in what could become a growing trend, the Financial Times said Friday. CA passed the remains of a unit it had already closed to BlueMountain
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Saudi oil sales, tanker bookings to US surge

Saudi oil sales, tanker bookings to US surge

Saudi Arabia is preparing to extend this year's unexpected surge in oil sales to the United States, according to tanker industry sources and government data, adding to speculation about the response of the world's top oil exporter to sanctions against Ira
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Deutsche Bank unveils radical board restructuring

Deutsche Bank unveils radical board restructuring

Deutsche Bank's new joint chief executives unveiled Friday a far-reaching board revamp as they gear up to take over the running of Germany's biggest bank in June. But Anshu Jain and Juergen Fitschen's plans to restructure the bank's top management receive
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
WTO chief plays down China rare earth row

WTO chief plays down China rare earth row

The head of the World Trade Organisation on Friday played down a dispute over China's controls on exports of rare earth minerals, saying it was unlikely to escalate into a trade war. The United States, European Union and Japan have lodged a complaint with
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
TNT haggles over price as UPS bid goes ahead

TNT haggles over price as UPS bid goes ahead

United Parcel Service's plan to buy Dutch delivery firm TNT Express moved into a new phase on Friday that looked set to deliver the US firm its prize even though price is still an issue between the pair. The world's largest package delivery company confir
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
EU ministers agree free trade pact with Peru, Colombia

EU ministers agree free trade pact with Peru, Colombia

EU trade ministers agreed on Friday to approve a free trade pact with Colombia and Peru that could boost European car and chemical exports and lift food and mineral exports from the South American countries. The EU, which is pursuing a number of bilateral
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
No change on grain market

No change on grain market

According to the grain and seeds merchant group no change was seen on the wholesale grain and oilseeds market on Friday as almost all the participant were busy in preparations for Juma prayers.
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Canadian canola futures higher

Canadian canola futures higher

ICE Canadian canola futures soared to a new six-month high on Thursday, supported by technical buying and gains in soyabeans, traders said. Canola notched its biggest daily percentage gain in more than two months. Total volume of nearly 33,800 contracts w
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
KCA raises spot rate by Rs 50 amid thin trade on cotton market

KCA raises spot rate by Rs 50 amid thin trade on cotton market

Spot rate was up slightly on the cotton market on Friday as most of the buyers kept on the sidelines in process of trading, dealers said. The official spot rate was raised by the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) by Rs 50 to Rs 5,250, they said. Prices of
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 91,490 tonnes of cargo comprising1 71,071 tonnes of import cargo and 20,419 tonnes of export cargo including 4,101 loaded & empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Friday. The total import cargo of 71,071 tonn
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Kazakhstan hopes to export 15 million tonnes of grain this year

Kazakhstan hopes to export 15 million tonnes of grain this year

Kazakhstan, a top-10 world wheat exporter, still hopes to export around 15 million tonnes of grain in the current marketing year and plans to build a new terminal on the Caspian to boost exports by sea, officials said on Thursday. A giant steppe nation fi
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Ukraine sees July wheat stocks at seven million tonnes

Ukraine sees July wheat stocks at seven million tonnes

Ukraine will have 7 million tonnes of wheat in stocks at the beginning of the next marketing season in July, the Agriculture Ministry said on Wednesday. "Rollover stocks will be at the level of 7 million tonnes, including 5 million tonnes of milling wheat
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India's gold imports could fall due to hike of duty

India's gold imports could fall due to hike of duty

India's gold imports could fall in the immediate aftermath of the government's doubling of import duty but the world's biggest buyer of bullion is unlikely to be deterred for long by the four percent levy, industry and analysts said. Customs duty on gold
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
China's Dalian corn climbs to an all-time high

China's Dalian corn climbs to an all-time high

China's Dalian corn climbed to an all-time high on Friday, on track for its biggest weekly gain in almost a year as the market was buoyed by tight domestic supply that is fuelling talk of larger imports. The rally in China's corn market is expected to pro
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Vietnam may take top rice exporter title from Thailand

Vietnam may take top rice exporter title from Thailand

Vietnam may snatch the title of world's top rice exporter from Thailand this year, saying it aims to match last year's record shipments of 7.2 million tonnes helped by strong demand and a positive outlook for domestic production. In contrast, Thailand, wh
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Should media tell the whole truth?

Should media tell the whole truth?

Freedom of expression is one of the essential pre-requirements for the practice, protection and promotion of democracy. If we are to speak of a democratic Pakistan we need to examine, whether the media is free. Each and every day media professionals are f
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
KARACHI CHRONICLE: The plight of vulnerable and victimized

KARACHI CHRONICLE: The plight of vulnerable and victimized

On an average 25 cases a month are reported of forced conversions and marriage of Hindu girls in Sindh. The usual procedure is to first kidnap the girl, force her to become Muslim and marry her off immediately. In the meantime, parents of the girl are sti
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
The 'Blue Angels'

The 'Blue Angels'

Human being is a very complex being. Display of human behaviour is another fascinating observation that gives a clue to the functions of brain. Personality of a human being is made up with genes and environment. Human behaviour results in both peace and d
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
EU diplomats discuss Iran oil insurance exemption

EU diplomats discuss Iran oil insurance exemption

EU diplomats are debating whether to exempt some insurers from a ban on dealing with Iranian oil shipments after Asian oil importers lobbied for exceptions to ensure oil deliveries, government and industry sources said on Friday. Diplomats in the European
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
ART FACTS: The feminine mystique

ART FACTS: The feminine mystique

A versatile collection of woman artists' works - paintings as well as sculptures exhibited at the Alliance Francaise Gallery, Karachi to commemorate the International Women's Day. The art exhibition titled "Connecting Women: Inspiring Futures" presents pa
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
EU diplomats discuss Iran oil insurance exemption

EU diplomats discuss Iran oil insurance exemption

EU diplomats are debating whether to exempt some insurers from a ban on dealing with Iranian oil shipments after Asian oil importers lobbied for exceptions to ensure oil deliveries, government and industry sources said on Friday. Diplomats in the European
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
BOOK REVIEWS: Lucid, direct and simple

BOOK REVIEWS: Lucid, direct and simple

Some people are born with a gift of nature regarding certain talents. Those fortunate among them are brought up in surroundings that help in promoting their talent and polishing their skills. More fortunate get opportunity to demonstrate their accomplishm
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
EU diplomats discuss Iran oil insurance exemption

EU diplomats discuss Iran oil insurance exemption

EU diplomats are debating whether to exempt some insurers from a ban on dealing with Iranian oil shipments after Asian oil importers lobbied for exceptions to ensure oil deliveries, government and industry sources said on Friday. Diplomats in the European
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
An enchanting story

An enchanting story

M.J. Rose weaves history, reincarnation and the fine art of creating perfume into a compelling page turner in the suspenseful tale "The Book of Lost Fragrances." Jac L'Etoile and her brother, Robbie, are heirs to a well-respected French perfume company.
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Eurozone exports show renewed vigour

Eurozone exports show renewed vigour

A surge in German exports of cars and machinery helped the eurozone halve its trade deficit with the rest of the world in January, a sign that international demand offers the currency area its best chance a revival from its economic slump. Exports from th
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
BRIDGE NOTES: That was impossible

BRIDGE NOTES: That was impossible

Everyone agrees that there are different levels of bridge play, each depending upon how much a player has the vision, foresight skill to communicate and the ability to zero is on his target with consummate ease. Not all of us can reach its highest level.
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Eurozone exports show renewed vigour

Eurozone exports show renewed vigour

A surge in German exports of cars and machinery helped the eurozone halve its trade deficit with the rest of the world in January, a sign that international demand offers the currency area its best chance a revival from its economic slump. Exports from th
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Eurozone exports show renewed vigour

Eurozone exports show renewed vigour

A surge in German exports of cars and machinery helped the eurozone halve its trade deficit with the rest of the world in January, a sign that international demand offers the currency area its best chance a revival from its economic slump. Exports from th
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:.

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Eurozone may raise bailout fund capacity to near 700 billion euros

Eurozone may raise bailout fund capacity to near 700 billion euros

The eurozone may raise the combined lending power of its bailout funds to close to 700 billion euros from 500 billion, in a trade-off between German opposition to committing more money and the need to calm markets, eurozone officials said. Eurozone financ
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:.

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Eurozone may raise bailout fund capacity to near 700 billion euros

Eurozone may raise bailout fund capacity to near 700 billion euros

The eurozone may raise the combined lending power of its bailout funds to close to 700 billion euros from 500 billion, in a trade-off between German opposition to committing more money and the need to calm markets, eurozone officials said. Eurozone financ
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Eurozone may raise bailout fund capacity to near 700 billion euros

Eurozone may raise bailout fund capacity to near 700 billion euros

The eurozone may raise the combined lending power of its bailout funds to close to 700 billion euros from 500 billion, in a trade-off between German opposition to committing more money and the need to calm markets, eurozone officials said. Eurozone financ
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

The Exchange Rates Committee of State Bank of Pakistan issued the following exchange rates bulletin here on Friday (March 16, 2012). Conversion rates for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, Special US$ Bonds and profits thereon and for forward cover for
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Eurozone may raise bailout fund capacity to near 700 billion euros

Eurozone may raise bailout fund capacity to near 700 billion euros

The eurozone may raise the combined lending power of its bailout funds to close to 700 billion euros from 500 billion, in a trade-off between German opposition to committing more money and the need to calm markets, eurozone officials said. Eurozone financ
Published 17 Mar, 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 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Index drops 153.95 points

Index drops 153.95 points

Investors on Friday opted for profit taking on available margins and the benchmark KSE-100 index declined by 153.95 points to close at the level of 13,297.12 points. The market opened on positive note and the index hit 13,500.39 points intra-day high leve
Published 17 Mar, 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 Friday (March 16, 2012).

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Index drops 153.95 points

Index drops 153.95 points

Investors on Friday opted for profit taking on available margins and the benchmark KSE-100 index declined by 153.95 points to close at the level of 13,297.12 points. The market opened on positive note and the index hit 13,500.39 points intra-day high leve
Published 17 Mar, 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 Friday (March 16, 2012).

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Index drops 153.95 points

Index drops 153.95 points

Investors on Friday opted for profit taking on available margins and the benchmark KSE-100 index declined by 153.95 points to close at the level of 13,297.12 points. The market opened on positive note and the index hit 13,500.39 points intra-day high leve
Published 17 Mar, 2012 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 Friday (March 16, 2012).

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
BRIndex30 drops 211.87 points

BRIndex30 drops 211.87 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 10,244.99 and remained negative throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 10,244.99 and an intraday low of 10,007.40 and closed at 10,033.12 which was -211.87 points or -2.07 percent lower than previous
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
BRIndex30 drops 211.87 points

BRIndex30 drops 211.87 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 10,244.99 and remained negative throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 10,244.99 and an intraday low of 10,007.40 and closed at 10,033.12 which was -211.87 points or -2.07 percent lower than previous
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
MQM-PPP tiff puts coalition on the brink

MQM-PPP tiff puts coalition on the brink

Mutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), one of the ruling coalition partners, on Friday decided to boycott President Asif Ali Zardari's address to the joint sitting of the Parliament scheduled for Saturday (today) against what it said government's failure to take
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
MQM-PPP tiff puts coalition on the brink

MQM-PPP tiff puts coalition on the brink

Mutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), one of the ruling coalition partners, on Friday decided to boycott President Asif Ali Zardari's address to the joint sitting of the Parliament scheduled for Saturday (today) against what it said government's failure to take
Published 17 Mar, 2012 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 Friday (March 16, 2012).

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Timing rescheduled

Timing rescheduled

The President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan has summoned both the houses of Parliament to assemble together in Parliament House, Islamabad today at 1:30 pm instead of 11:00 am.
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Timing rescheduled

Timing rescheduled

The President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan has summoned both the houses of Parliament to assemble together in Parliament House, Islamabad today at 1:30 pm instead of 11:00 am.
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (March 16, 2012).
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Businessmen to observe 'Black Day' today

Businessmen to observe 'Black Day' today

Business community has expressed deep concern over prevailing bad law and order situation in the largest metropolis, industrial and financial capital of Pakistan - Karachi and appreciated MQM's move and its leadership to raise strong voice against the inc
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (March 16, 2012).

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Businessmen to observe 'Black Day' today

Businessmen to observe 'Black Day' today

Business community has expressed deep concern over prevailing bad law and order situation in the largest metropolis, industrial and financial capital of Pakistan - Karachi and appreciated MQM's move and its leadership to raise strong voice against the inc
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Businessmen to observe ''Black Day'' today

Businessmen to observe ''Black Day'' today

Business community has expressed deep concern over prevailing bad law and order situation in the largest metropolis, industrial and financial capital of Pakistan - Karachi and appreciated MQM''s move and its leadership to raise strong voice against the in
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Operation in Karachi: government agrees to opposition's call

Operation in Karachi: government agrees to opposition's call

The government on Friday agreed to the opposition's call to conduct an operation in Karachi with a view to deweaponising the financial and industrial capital of the country. The last sitting of the current session of the National Assembly that began one h
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Operation in Karachi: government agrees to opposition's call

Operation in Karachi: government agrees to opposition's call

The government on Friday agreed to the opposition's call to conduct an operation in Karachi with a view to deweaponising the financial and industrial capital of the country. The last sitting of the current session of the National Assembly that began one h
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PML-N to register 'strong' protest

PML-N to register 'strong' protest

Despite the efforts of ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and its allies to provide a calm environment to President Asif Ali Zardari for his fifth address to the joint sitting of parliament on Saturday, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is seemed det
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PML-N to register 'strong' protest

PML-N to register 'strong' protest

Despite the efforts of ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and its allies to provide a calm environment to President Asif Ali Zardari for his fifth address to the joint sitting of parliament on Saturday, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is seemed det
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India hikes defence spending by 17 percent

India hikes defence spending by 17 percent

India on Friday boosted military spending by 17 percent to $40 billion for the coming year as it seeks to counter China's rapid military build-up and its traditional rival Pakistan. The government, engaged in a massive programme to upgrade the country's a
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India hikes defence spending by 17 percent

India hikes defence spending by 17 percent

India on Friday boosted military spending by 17 percent to $40 billion for the coming year as it seeks to counter China's rapid military build-up and its traditional rival Pakistan. The government, engaged in a massive programme to upgrade the country's a
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (March 16, 2012).

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Listed TFCs: SECP approves rules for inter-exchange trade

Listed TFCs: SECP approves rules for inter-exchange trade

As part of its mandate to develop the debt capital market in Pakistan, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved a regulatory framework to facilitate inter-exchange trades in listed Term Finance Certificates (TFCs). A broker-t
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Listed TFCs: SECP approves rules for inter-exchange trade

Listed TFCs: SECP approves rules for inter-exchange trade

As part of its mandate to develop the debt capital market in Pakistan, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved a regulatory framework to facilitate inter-exchange trades in listed Term Finance Certificates (TFCs). A broker-t
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Listed TFCs: SECP approves rules for inter-exchange trade

Listed TFCs: SECP approves rules for inter-exchange trade

As part of its mandate to develop the debt capital market in Pakistan, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved a regulatory framework to facilitate inter-exchange trades in listed Term Finance Certificates (TFCs). A broker-t
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Nato helicopter crash kills 16 in Afghanistan

Nato helicopter crash kills 16 in Afghanistan

A Nato helicopter crashed into a house on the outskirts of the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Friday, killing 12 Turkish soldiers on board and four Afghan civilians on the ground, Turkey's military and a senior Afghan police official said. The crash came amid
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Nato helicopter crash kills 16 in Afghanistan

Nato helicopter crash kills 16 in Afghanistan

A Nato helicopter crashed into a house on the outskirts of the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Friday, killing 12 Turkish soldiers on board and four Afghan civilians on the ground, Turkey's military and a senior Afghan police official said. The crash came amid
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
EAC proffers suggestions to broaden tax base

EAC proffers suggestions to broaden tax base

The Economic Advisory Council (EAC) on Friday agreed that rates of taxes such as corporate tax, general sales tax (GST) and income tax could be gradually reduced if the number of taxpayers increased considerably following the documentation of economy. Sou
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (March 16, 2012).

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
EAC proffers suggestions to broaden tax base

EAC proffers suggestions to broaden tax base

The Economic Advisory Council (EAC) on Friday agreed that rates of taxes such as corporate tax, general sales tax (GST) and income tax could be gradually reduced if the number of taxpayers increased considerably following the documentation of economy. Sou
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (March 16, 2012).

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
EAC proffers suggestions to broaden tax base

EAC proffers suggestions to broaden tax base

The Economic Advisory Council (EAC) on Friday agreed that rates of taxes such as corporate tax, general sales tax (GST) and income tax could be gradually reduced if the number of taxpayers increased considerably following the documentation of economy. Sou
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (March 16, 2012).

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LSE index increases 8.24 points

LSE index increases 8.24 points

Bearish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Friday and the equities registered declines amid improved trading turnover on account of selling pressure. The LSE-25 index was marginally improved by 8.24 points and was ended at 3539.78 agains
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LSE index increases 8.24 points

LSE index increases 8.24 points

Bearish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Friday and the equities registered declines amid improved trading turnover on account of selling pressure. The LSE-25 index was marginally improved by 8.24 points and was ended at 3539.78 agains
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
ISE index down 48.01 points

ISE index down 48.01 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 48.01 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,849.47 to 2,801.46
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
ISE index down 48.01 points

ISE index down 48.01 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 48.01 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,849.47 to 2,801.46
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India bars Pakistanis from meeting Kasab

India bars Pakistanis from meeting Kasab

An Indian official says a court has barred a Pakistani delegation from interviewing the man convicted of the 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai and any of the witnesses in his trial. The delegation came to India to gather evidence for use in the prosecution
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India bars Pakistanis from meeting Kasab

India bars Pakistanis from meeting Kasab

An Indian official says a court has barred a Pakistani delegation from interviewing the man convicted of the 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai and any of the witnesses in his trial. The delegation came to India to gather evidence for use in the prosecution
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
First Half Pak-India trade stands at $527.6 million

First Half Pak-India trade stands at $527.6 million

The value of trade between Pakistan and India stood at $527.6 million during the first half of FY12. In a written reply to a question, Federal Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim Friday told the National Assembly that Pakistan's export to India from
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
First Half Pak-India trade stands at $527.6 million

First Half Pak-India trade stands at $527.6 million

The value of trade between Pakistan and India stood at $527.6 million during the first half of FY12. In a written reply to a question, Federal Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim Friday told the National Assembly that Pakistan's export to India from
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
First Half Pak-India trade stands at $527.6 million

First Half Pak-India trade stands at $527.6 million

The value of trade between Pakistan and India stood at $527.6 million during the first half of FY12. In a written reply to a question, Federal Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim Friday told the National Assembly that Pakistan''s export to India fro
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Leather garments, goods export to EU increases

Leather garments, goods export to EU increases

The export of Pakistan's leather garments and goods to European Union has increased from 318.03 million dollars to 361.98 million dollars from 2007 to 2010. In written reply to a question, Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Friday told the Natio
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Leather garments, goods export to EU increases

Leather garments, goods export to EU increases

The export of Pakistan's leather garments and goods to European Union has increased from 318.03 million dollars to 361.98 million dollars from 2007 to 2010. In written reply to a question, Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Friday told the Natio
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Leather garments, goods export to EU increases

Leather garments, goods export to EU increases

The export of Pakistan''s leather garments and goods to European Union has increased from 318.03 million dollars to 361.98 million dollars from 2007 to 2010. In written reply to a question, Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Friday told the Nati
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Karzai slams US after shooting suspect flown abroad

Karzai slams US after shooting suspect flown abroad

President Hamid Karzai accused the United States on Friday of failing to cooperate over a massacre of 16 Afghans blamed on an American sergeant, raising public tensions between the two countries. His comments underscored deep Afghan anger over the shootin
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Karzai slams US after shooting suspect flown abroad

Karzai slams US after shooting suspect flown abroad

President Hamid Karzai accused the United States on Friday of failing to cooperate over a massacre of 16 Afghans blamed on an American sergeant, raising public tensions between the two countries. His comments underscored deep Afghan anger over the shootin
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
TCP likely to scrap urea import deal

TCP likely to scrap urea import deal

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) is likely to scarp/cancel the last 50,000 tons of urea import deal, if cargo loading was not confirmed by Pre-Shipment Inspection Agent (PSIA) at Ukrainian Port.
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
TCP likely to scrap urea import deal

TCP likely to scrap urea import deal

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) is likely to scarp/cancel the last 50,000 tons of urea import deal, if cargo loading was not confirmed by Pre-Shipment Inspection Agent (PSIA) at Ukrainian Port.
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
TCP likely to scrap urea import deal

TCP likely to scrap urea import deal

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) is likely to scarp/cancel the last 50,000 tons of urea import deal, if cargo loading was not confirmed by Pre-Shipment Inspection Agent (PSIA) at Ukrainian Port.
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Clooney arrested at anti-Sudan protest in Washington

Clooney arrested at anti-Sudan protest in Washington

Hollywood movie star George Clooney was arrested at Sudan's embassy's in Washington on Friday during a protest against the country's blockade of humanitarian aid. Clooney, his father Nick and other anti-Sudan activists ignored three police warnings to lea
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Clooney arrested at anti-Sudan protest in Washington

Clooney arrested at anti-Sudan protest in Washington

Hollywood movie star George Clooney was arrested at Sudan's embassy's in Washington on Friday during a protest against the country's blockade of humanitarian aid. Clooney, his father Nick and other anti-Sudan activists ignored three police warnings to lea
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister asks MoF to create 100,000 new jobs for youth

Prime Minister asks MoF to create 100,000 new jobs for youth

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday has said that he has directed the finance ministry to create 100,000 new jobs for the youth. Talking to media persons after the Convocation of the Kinnaird College for Women here, he said the democratically
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister asks MoF to create 100,000 new jobs for youth

Prime Minister asks MoF to create 100,000 new jobs for youth

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday has said that he has directed the finance ministry to create 100,000 new jobs for the youth. Talking to media persons after the Convocation of the Kinnaird College for Women here, he said the democratically
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister asks MoF to create 100,000 new jobs for youth

Prime Minister asks MoF to create 100,000 new jobs for youth

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday has said that he has directed the finance ministry to create 100,000 new jobs for the youth. Talking to media persons after the Convocation of the Kinnaird College for Women here, he said the democratically
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Government urged to revisit petroleum pricing mechanism

Government urged to revisit petroleum pricing mechanism

The heads of oil refineries have requested the government to revisit petroleum prices fixation mechanism, it is learnt. According to sources in the Petroleum Ministry, the heads of four oil refineries that are Attock Oil Refinery (ARL), Bosicor, National
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Government urged to revisit petroleum pricing mechanism

Government urged to revisit petroleum pricing mechanism

The heads of oil refineries have requested the government to revisit petroleum prices fixation mechanism, it is learnt. According to sources in the Petroleum Ministry, the heads of four oil refineries that are Attock Oil Refinery (ARL), Bosicor, National
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Government urged to revisit petroleum pricing mechanism

Government urged to revisit petroleum pricing mechanism

The heads of oil refineries have requested the government to revisit petroleum prices fixation mechanism, it is learnt. According to sources in the Petroleum Ministry, the heads of four oil refineries that are Attock Oil Refinery (ARL), Bosicor, National
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Zawahiri 'urges' Pakistanis to revolt

Zawahiri 'urges' Pakistanis to revolt

Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri has called on Pakistanis to revolt against their government and military in a video posted on the Internet on Friday, US monitors said. In a 10-minute speech uploaded to jihadist forums, Zawahiri argued that the Pakistani
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Zawahiri 'urges' Pakistanis to revolt

Zawahiri 'urges' Pakistanis to revolt

Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri has called on Pakistanis to revolt against their government and military in a video posted on the Internet on Friday, US monitors said. In a 10-minute speech uploaded to jihadist forums, Zawahiri argued that the Pakistani
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
SBP allows MFBs to extend Rs 0.5 million lending

SBP allows MFBs to extend Rs 0.5 million lending

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to allow Microfinance Banks (MFBs) to lend micro-enterprises any amount up to Rs 500,000. This decision of SBP will help address the credit needs of a large micro-enterprise market which has traditionally remai
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
SBP allows MFBs to extend Rs 0.5 million lending

SBP allows MFBs to extend Rs 0.5 million lending

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to allow Microfinance Banks (MFBs) to lend micro-enterprises any amount up to Rs 500,000. This decision of SBP will help address the credit needs of a large micro-enterprise market which has traditionally remai
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (March 16, 2012).

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
SBP allows MFBs to extend Rs 0.5 million lending

SBP allows MFBs to extend Rs 0.5 million lending

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to allow Microfinance Banks (MFBs) to lend micro-enterprises any amount up to Rs 500,000. This decision of SBP will help address the credit needs of a large micro-enterprise market which has traditionally remai
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Petition against Babar Awan: LHC adjourns hearing till March 20

Petition against Babar Awan: LHC adjourns hearing till March 20

The Lahore High Court on Friday adjourned the proceedings till March 20 in a petition filed against acceptance of nomination papers of PPP leader Babar Awan in senate elections. A.K Dogar advanced his arguments on maintainability of the petition. The peti
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (March 16, 2012).

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (March 16, 2012).

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
I secured US permission before I met Pasha: Ijaz

I secured US permission before I met Pasha: Ijaz

Mansoor Ijaz, the main character in Memogate case, told the judicial commission that he had obtained permission from the US government prior to his meeting with the then Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence Agency, Lieutenant General Shuja Pash
Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (March 16, 2012).

Published 17 Mar, 2012 12:00am
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