News Archives for Print - 2005-05-25

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Malaysian Prime Minister Datu Seri Abdullah Ahmed Badawi along with his wife had a brief stopover at the Quaid-e-Azam International Airport on Tuesday while on way from Kuala Lumpur to Japan. At the airport, the Malaysian Prime Minister was welcomed by Si

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

PTA constitutes supervisory board

A supervisory board has been constituted by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for providing mobile number portability facility to mobile phone customers. Chairman PTA Major General Shehzada Alam (Retd) told a local TV that the supervisory board w

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

CII to review Hudood Ordinance

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has decided to review Hudood Ordinance, which rights activists say discriminate against women. CII chairman Mohammad Khalid Masood said the council would consult scholars from Muslim countries attending a conference o

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Seven killed in Indian occupied Kashmir

Seven people were killed in latest violence in occupied Kashmir, police said on Tuesday. In Baramulla district, unidentified men abducted a woman and hanged her while in Poonch district, a policeman was killed, a police spokesman said. In other violence,

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

FICCI and FPCCI panels sign MoU

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Ladies Organisation and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry Standing Committee on Women Entrepreneurs, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday.

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Abolition of infrastructure cess proposed

Adviser to the Sindh Chief Minister on Excise and Taxation M A Jalil has proposed abolition of infrastructure cess on raw material used in the manufacturing of goods for exports in the manufacturing bond area. He was addressing a meeting of the SITE Assoc

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Pension Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Women entrepreneurs critical of FPCCI's attitude

Women entrepreneurs have regretted that genuine women, who are endeavouring to work alongside male counterparts for the economic and industrial development of the country, have been kept away from interacting with the visiting Federation of Indian Chamber

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Pak-India joint trade portal proposed

Leader of Indian trade delegation and President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Onkar S Kanwar, has suggested a joint Pakistan and India interactive portal where business leaders can travel through cyberspace and put the

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

India to let APHC leaders visit Pakistan: Musharraf

India will allow leaders of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) to visit Pakistan for talks on Kashmir's future, President General Pervez Musharraf said in an interview published on Tuesday. Pakistan has issued an invitation to APHC to visit on June 2.

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

NJLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Government fails to check rise in sugar prices

The government has failed to check sugar prices, as its ex-factory rates surged by Rs 150 per 100 kg bag during the last three days, which increased from Rs 2350 to Rs 2500 per 100 kg since Sunday. This in turn has pushed up the rates in the retail market

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Senate panel approves plan to sell A300 B4 airbuses

The Senate Standing Committee on Defence on Tuesday approved a plan of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to sell A300 B4 airbuses and replace them with A310, setting aside a sub-committee contradictory suggestion and rejecting opposition members n

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Commerce may get free hand for making offer: liberalisation of services sector under WTO

The Cabinet may give free hand to Commerce Ministry for making initial offer to start negotiations on the extent of liberalisation of services sector under World Trade Organisation (WTO), it is learnt. During the negotiation process, 21 member countries h

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Currency values in term of Special Drawing Rights

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Shujaat calls on Shaukat

Pakistan Muslim League president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain accompanied by the newly-appointed Secretary General PML, Sindh Nadir Leghari and Anwar Ali Cheema called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz at the Prime Minister's House on Tuesday. The Prime Minister

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

The BMA-PGBI yield was down by 7 bps, and the BMA-PGBI value went up by 0.31% to close at 94.2376. Market witnessed across the curve demand in fixed income securities, continuously for second day, which resulted in across the curve downward movement in in

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

The Exhibitor Pvt Limited

Message Firstly on behalf of The Exhibitor [Pvt] Ltd. We would like to thank you for participating in the exhibition and making it a mega success. Such a progress is beneficial for our company keeping in mind the progress and benefits availe

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

The BMA-PGBI yield was down by 7 bps, and the BMA-PGBI value went up by 0.31% to close at 94.2376. Market witnessed across the curve demand in fixed income securities, continuously for second day, which resulted in across the curve downward movement in in

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Message from Chairman & CEO Global Reach International Business Development Inc, Canada

It gives me immense pleasure to present the Global Reach 2005 International Conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada. The initiative behind this event is to showcase the results of our concentrated efforts in collaboration with W

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

BMA-PGBI Closing Bell

The BMA-PGBI yield was down by 7 bps, and the BMA-PGBI value went up by 0.31% to close at 94.2376. Market witnessed across the curve demand in fixed income securities, continuously for second day, which resulted in across the curve downward movement in in

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Message from Secretary General Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry

I wish to first of all commend the organisers for organising this important Conference under the theme of "Role of Canada in the Sustainable Development in Asia, the Middle East, Caribbean and Africa" In the light of current developments resulting in the

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Message from Ontario Progressive Conservative

I am very pleased that Global Reach International Business Development is organising the International Conference on the Role of Canada in Sustainable Development in Asia, the Middle East, Caribbean and Africa in Toronto in May 2005. Such events, I believ

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Message from Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment, Canada

It is great pleasure to learn that Global Reach International Business Development is organising the International Conference on the role of Canada in Sustainable Development in Asia, the Middle East, Caribbean and Africa at the Metro Toronto Convention C

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Pakistan Investment Bond: Secondary Market Yields

PIB secondary market yield rates on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Message from Federal Minister for Investment & Privatisation

Pakistan is committed to promote multinational and regional trade and development among NAFTA countries specially Canada and America for the economic development and prosperity of the people of the two nations. Global Reach International Joint Venture Exh

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Message from Minister of State for Communications, Pakistan

I am pleased to learn that Global Research International Business Development Inc is organising an international conference on the Role of Canada in sustainable developments in Asia, the Middle East, Caribbean and Africa, this May in Toronto. Canada. This

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Message from Chairman, Senate of Pakistan

It is a personal privilege to congratulate my fellow countrymen on the occasion of Global Reach 2005, the first even of its kind in Canada. In many ways this is an historic event, one that formally confirms the impotence of global business and multilatera

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Treasury-Bills Secondary Market Yields

Treasury bills secondary market yields rate on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Message from President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan

I am happy to learn that Global Research International Business Development is organising the International Conference on the Role of Canada in Sustainable Development in Asia, the Middle East, Caribbean and Africa at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre,

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Economic Coordination Committee meeting today

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet, in its meeting here on Wednesday, will review sensitive price indicators including prices of sensitive items, equity-based investment by M/s TRG Pakistan Limited, investment by Pakistani residents

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Economic Coordination Committee meeting today

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet, in its meeting here on Wednesday, will review sensitive price indicators including prices of sensitive items, equity-based investment by M/s TRG Pakistan Limited, investment by Pakistani residents

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid yields

US treasuries bid yields on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Economic Coordination Committee meeting today

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet, in its meeting here on Wednesday, will review sensitive price indicators including prices of sensitive items, equity-based investment by M/s TRG Pakistan Limited, investment by Pakistani residents

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

World Bank and EU may help in marble sector

The USAID, World Bank and European Union are likely to assist Pakistan in National Strategy Development, value chain analysis and cluster mapping of marble and granite sector. Sanaullah Khan, member of the Marble Sector Working Group (MSWG), constituted b

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

World Bank and EU may help in marble sector

The USAID, World Bank and European Union are likely to assist Pakistan in National Strategy Development, value chain analysis and cluster mapping of marble and granite sector. Sanaullah Khan, member of the Marble Sector Working Group (MSWG), constituted b

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

US treasuries bid prices

US treasuries bid prices on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

World Bank and EU may help in marble sector

The USAID, World Bank and European Union are likely to assist Pakistan in National Strategy Development, value chain analysis and cluster mapping of marble and granite sector. Sanaullah Khan, member of the Marble Sector Working Group (MSWG), constituted b

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Financing allowed for CETPs under LLMS

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed financing under the locally manufactured machinery scheme (LMMS) to the machinery for Combined Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs), to be set up by the trade bodies or industrial areas. In a BPD circular letter n

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

London Interbank Offered Rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Financing allowed for CETPs under LLMS

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed financing under the locally manufactured machinery scheme (LMMS) to the machinery for Combined Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs), to be set up by the trade bodies or industrial areas. In a BPD circular letter n

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Financing allowed for CETPs under LLMS

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed financing under the locally manufactured machinery scheme (LMMS) to the machinery for Combined Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs), to be set up by the trade bodies or industrial areas. In a BPD circular letter n

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Canadian companies keen to buy 51 percent stake in PPL

Two Canadian energy companies are interested in buying Pakistan''s biggest state-run natural gas producer in a privatisation that has attracted such global power houses as BP PLC, Austrian OMV, and UK-based BG Group PLC. Calgary-based Centurion Energy Int

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Canadian companies keen to buy 51 percent stake in PPL

Two Canadian energy companies are interested in buying Pakistan's biggest state-run natural gas producer in a privatisation that has attracted such global power houses as BP PLC, Austrian OMV, and UK-based BG Group PLC. Calgary-based Centurion Energy Inte

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Canadian companies keen to buy 51 percent stake in PPL

Two Canadian energy companies are interested in buying Pakistan's biggest state-run natural gas producer in a privatisation that has attracted such global power houses as BP PLC, Austrian OMV, and UK-based BG Group PLC. Calgary-based Centurion Energy Inte

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Teams formed to remove faults from telemetry system

Special teams have been formed to remove technical faults from the telemetry system, installed at various dams and barrages. According to official sources, three teams have been formed comprising technical staff and engineers for the smooth functioning of

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Teams formed to remove faults from telemetry system

Special teams have been formed to remove technical faults from the telemetry system, installed at various dams and barrages. According to official sources, three teams have been formed comprising technical staff and engineers for the smooth functioning of

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Teams formed to remove faults from telemetry system

Special teams have been formed to remove technical faults from the telemetry system, installed at various dams and barrages. According to official sources, three teams have been formed comprising technical staff and engineers for the smooth functioning of

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Mohib Textile last buyer seeks review

Mohib Textile Mills of Muzzafargarh last buyer has filed with the Supreme Court request for review on its judgement ordering re-auctioning of the liquidated firm. Syed Ali Zafar and Haider Zaman Qureshi filed the review request on behalf of Harrappa and G

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Comedian Rangeela passes away

Renowned comedian Saeed Khan, popularly known as Rangeela, passed away here on Tuesday after protracted illness. Sixty-four-year-old Rangeela has left behind 11 children, six daughters and five sons, from his three marriages. He was suffering from liver a

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Comedian Rangeela passes away

Renowned comedian Saeed Khan, popularly known as Rangeela, passed away here on Tuesday after protracted illness. Sixty-four-year-old Rangeela has left behind 11 children, six daughters and five sons, from his three marriages. He was suffering from liver a

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Commerce offers R&D support for garment exporters

Commerce Ministry has notified Research and Development (R&D) support to textile garment exporters, at the rate of 6 percent of FOB value of exports, with effect from April 12, 2005 An SRO, No 437(1)/2005, issued by the Ministry on May 18, 2005, said that

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

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 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Commerce offers R&D support for garment exporters

Commerce Ministry has notified Research and Development (R&D) support to textile garment exporters, at the rate of 6 percent of FOB value of exports, with effect from April 12, 2005 An SRO, No 437(1)/2005, issued by the Ministry on May 18, 2005, said that

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Karachi interbank rates

Karachi interbank rates on Tuesday (May 24, 2005).

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Commerce offers R&D support for garment exporters

Commerce Ministry has notified Research and Development (R&D) support to textile garment exporters, at the rate of 6 percent of FOB value of exports, with effect from April 12, 2005 An SRO, No 437(1)/2005, issued by the Ministry on May 18, 2005, said that

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Bangladesh tea prices rise

The average price of Bangladesh teas rose nearly 2.0 percent to 78.45 taka ($1.23) per kg on higher demand at the weekly auction on Tuesday, brokers said. "Some 1.03 million kg were sold at an average price of 78.45 taka per kg, up 1.45 taka from the last

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Commerce offers R&D support for garment exporters

Commerce Ministry has notified Research and Development (R&D) support to textile garment exporters, at the rate of 6 percent of FOB value of exports, with effect from April 12, 2005 An SRO, No 437(1)/2005, issued by the Ministry on May 18, 2005, said that

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Grain exports from Rouen port

Grain exports from the French port of Rouen totalled 311,070 tonnes for May 1-18, including 260,441 tonnes of wheat and 50,629 of barley, port officials said on Tuesday. That compared with total grain exports of 570,000 tonnes in the whole of May last yea

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Indian defence team due today

An eight-member Indian delegation led by Indian Secretary Defence is arriving on a three-day official visit here on Wednesday. Indian Secretary Defence will hold talks, already scheduled for May 26-27, with his counterpart Lieutenant General Tariq Waseem

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Singapore bunker fuel prices fall

Singapore bunker prices fell on Tuesday, tracking on lower fuel oil cargo values and strengthening the bunker/cargo premium, dealers said. Prices for 380-centistoke (cst) bunker fuel were pegged at $251-$253 a tonne, down $5 from last Friday, with the bun

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Cabinet to ratify Pak-Iran tariff concession agreement

The Cabinet in its meeting here on Wednesday will ratify the agreement regarding tariff concessions between Pakistan and Iran, sources in Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder. Pakistan had signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with the Ir

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 65,224 tonnes of cargo including 54,860 tonnes import and 10,364 tonnes export cargo including 1,551 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Tuesday. The cargo comprised of 28,994 tonnes dry cargo including 16,936

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Cabinet to ratify Pak-Iran tariff concession agreement

The Cabinet in its meeting here on Wednesday will ratify the agreement regarding tariff concessions between Pakistan and Iran, sources in Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder. Pakistan had signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with the Ir

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

US Midwest corn firm, soya weaker

Spot corn basis bids were steady to weaker in the US Midwest interior early on Tuesday, and soyabean basis levels were mostly steady to weaker, on pressure from Monday's futures rally and active country movement, merchandisers said. Weak CIF Gulf barge va

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Cabinet to ratify Pak-Iran tariff concession agreement

The Cabinet in its meeting here on Wednesday will ratify the agreement regarding tariff concessions between Pakistan and Iran, sources in Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder. Pakistan had signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with the Ir

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

FOB Gulf corn steady, soya lower

US FOB Gulf corn basis offers were steady on Monday, while soyabeans were lower amid poor demand and a pick up in grain movement, traders said. Farmers sold sizeable quantities of corn and smaller amounts of soyabeans as CBOT futures rallied on concerns o

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

UK's Britannia buys Bristol & West branches

Britannia Building Society is to pay 150 million pounds (218 million euros) for Bank of Ireland's Bristol & West branches in what it said marked the first time a former building society was returned to customer ownership. "This is a major strategic move f

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Ivory Coast cocoa farmgate prices mixed

Farmgate prices in Ivory Coast's cocoa regions were mixed from May 16 to 22, data from the Coffee and Cocoa Bourse showed on Tuesday, with poor bean quality in some areas but demand from foreign buyers in others. In the western town of Daloa, which produc

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Freddie Mac's retained portfolio grows in April

Freddie Mac's retained portfolio grew at an annualised rate of 9.8 percent in April, the third consecutive time it expanded its book of mortgage investments in six months, the company said on Tuesday. Freddie Mac, the second largest US mortgage finance co

Published 25 May, 2005 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 24	2278.33
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 24	278.13
USD to Japanese Yen / May 24	157.02
USD to Swiss Franc / May 24	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 24	1.27
Euro to USD / May 24	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 22	5307.01
Nasdaq / May 22	16801.54
Dow Jones / May 22	39671.04
India Sensex / May 24	75408.09
Tokyo Nikkei / May 24	38646.11
Hang Seng / May 24	18551.66
FTSE 100 / May 24	8304.47
Germany DAX 30 / May 24	18617.22

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 24	76.87
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 24	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 24	205933
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 24	2336.82
Cotton US¢/pound / May 24	81.34
Petrol/Litre / May 25	273.10

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 25 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 25 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 25 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 25 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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