EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

Nutshell Forum is organising Annual Pakistan Human Resource Strategy Forum with the theme of "Emerging Issues in Human Resource Management". The two-day conference will be held from July 26, 2005 at a hotel in Karachi. To highlight the salient features of

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The Punjab government on Friday made following transfers and postings of its senior officials. According to a notification, Sarod Lashari, Director General, Public Libraries, Punjab, Lahore has been transferred and posted as Secretary to Government of the

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

A meeting of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) City Co-ordination Committee was held at the KESC head office to review the progress of ongoing system improvement schemes carried out in June to upgrade the power supply system before the coming mon

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

Terror and fear prevails in places where six women were killed, reportedly, by leopards in different parts of district Abbottabad and also in part of district Mansehra. According to a World Wide Funds for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P)'s spokesman here on Friday

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The Board of Directors of Al Meezan Mutual Fund Limited here in a meeting on Friday approved the AMMF accounts. The Fund declared a final cash dividend of 7.5 percent for the year ended June 30, 2005. This is in addition to interim cash dividend of 10 per

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The Board of Directors of Al Meezan Mutual Fund Limited here in a meeting on Friday approved the AMMF accounts. The Fund declared a final cash dividend of 7.5 percent for the year ended June 30, 2005. This is in addition to interim cash dividend of 10 per

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said the recent statements of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were devoid of facts and could affect the atmosphere of friendship between India and Pakistan.

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

Pakistan is likely to issue a second sugar import tender of 100,000 tonnes in August, but will keep a ban on purchases from India, government officials said on Friday. The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), which bought 100,000 tonnes of white sugar l

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

Japan International Co-operation Agency (Jica) will undertake a survey of Karachi traffic to assess and analyse the moving trends of the people within Karachi. The findings of this survey will be used to prepare a data bank of traffic patterns to devise K

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) might consider reducing the rate of sales tax on services sector next year. This was the observation made by Shahid Ahmed, Member, Sales Tax, Central Board of Revenue, at the concluding session of the two-day workshop on

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

Police on Friday used batons and teargas to disperse Kashmiris protesting the killing of a teenager by Indian occupation troops, while seven people died in separate incidents of violence in occupied Kashmir, residents and police said.

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to approve a $290 million loan for ''Sub-regional Connectivity and Trade Facilitation-I'' project to enhance trade relations with Afghanistan, Central Asian states and some part of Russia, it is learnt. Sources t

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to approve a $290 million loan for 'Sub-regional Connectivity and Trade Facilitation-I' project to enhance trade relations with Afghanistan, Central Asian states and some part of Russia, it is learnt. Sources tol

New Jubilee Life Insurance Pension Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to approve a $290 million loan for 'Sub-regional Connectivity and Trade Facilitation-I' project to enhance trade relations with Afghanistan, Central Asian states and some part of Russia, it is learnt. Sources tol

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

A five-member Ukrainian delegation, led by M/s Karaz (A Ukrainian heavy vehicles / trucks manufacturing company) Chairman Sergiy Sazonov called on Senior Federal Minister and Minister for Defence Rao Sikandar Iqbal here on Friday.

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday asked the private sector to take lead in exploring Pakistan's true potential in tourism, assuring government's full support to present the country as an attractive tourist destination. The Prime Minister made these re

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The government on Friday ruled out any possibility of sabotage in Ghotki triple train accident and held the driver of Karachi Express and station master of Sarhad Railway Station responsible for one of the country's worst rail mishaps.

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Friday (July 22, 2005).

Bombardier Inc said on Friday that it received a $425 million order from the New York area's Metropolitan Transportation Authority for more M-7 commuter rail cars. Bombardier said the order, which consists of exercising options under an existing contract,

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (July 22, 2005).

Kazakhstan's economic growth is set to slow in the medium term, the International Monetary Fund said in its latest review of the Central Asian state's economy, urging the government to bolster growth by structural reforms.

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

Hundreds of Peruvian university professors occupied a regional government building in the central Andes on Thursday and refused to let several top officials leave until they get a pay raise. "I can't leave. Please - why do I have to pick up the pieces bec

Yields on the BMA-PGBI increased by 1 basis points and its value decreased by 0.02% to close at 97.86. As expected, the Central Bank announced its commitment to contain inflation by raising interest rates through its monetary policy statement for period o

France Telecom SA has reached a tentative deal to buy Amena, the mobile telephone unit of Spain's Auna, for 10.6 billion euros ($12.9 billion) including debt, a person close to the situation said on Friday. "There is already an agreement in principle," sa

Yields on the BMA-PGBI increased by 1 basis points and its value decreased by 0.02% to close at 97.86. As expected, the Central Bank announced its commitment to contain inflation by raising interest rates through its monetary policy statement for period o

Italy saw off the first of two foreign raids on its banking sector on Friday after Spain's BBVA dropped a 7 billion euro ($8.51 billion) take-over bid for Roman BNL in the face of domestic opposition. Dutch bank ABN Amro is also expected to give up its of

Yields on the BMA-PGBI increased by 1 basis points and its value decreased by 0.02% to close at 97.86. As expected, the Central Bank announced its commitment to contain inflation by raising interest rates through its monetary policy statement for period o

Bosnia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed on the terms for a new $50 million stand by arrangement after year-long negotiations, the Fund said in a statement on Friday. The IMF said it reached agreement with Bosnia's newly-established Fi

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (July 22, 2005).

Equities continued to show minus signs at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh bearish assault moved the entire ready-board in downward direction amid decrease in index. ISE network Index showed a decrease of 60.49 points as the rate-based indic

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (July 22, 2005).

Equities continued to show minus signs at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh bearish assault moved the entire ready-board in downward direction amid decrease in index. ISE network Index showed a decrease of 60.49 points as the rate-based indic

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The local share market behaved roughly and ended the last trading day of the week with a weak note, with the index benchmark posting a net fall of 0.8 percent amid descending volume of transactions.

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The local share market behaved roughly and ended the last trading day of the week with a weak note, with the index benchmark posting a net fall of 0.8 percent amid descending volume of transactions.

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will shortly launch a countrywide drive to broaden the tax base and replace the old management system of income tax circles with the new functional-based organisational setup under the restructuring plan from August 1, 2

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will shortly launch a countrywide drive to broaden the tax base and replace the old management system of income tax circles with the new functional-based organisational setup under the restructuring plan from August 1, 2

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will shortly launch a countrywide drive to broaden the tax base and replace the old management system of income tax circles with the new functional-based organisational setup under the restructuring plan from August 1, 2

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The foreign reserves held by the country by the end of week on July 16 decreased by $1.3 million to be at $12,669.9 million. According to State Bank of Pakistan, out of total reserves the central bank held $9,856.7 million whereas $2,813.2 million were wi

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The foreign reserves held by the country by the end of week on July 16 decreased by $1.3 million to be at $12,669.9 million. According to State Bank of Pakistan, out of total reserves the central bank held $9,856.7 million whereas $2,813.2 million were wi

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The foreign reserves held by the country by the end of week on July 16 decreased by $1.3 million to be at $12,669.9 million. According to State Bank of Pakistan, out of total reserves the central bank held $9,856.7 million whereas $2,813.2 million were wi

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Friday (July 22, 2005).

While giving another opportunity to the taxpayers to clear their outstanding dues, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has extended sales tax amnesty scheme for the taxpayers to avail exemption of additional tax and penalty on payment of principal amount f

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (July 22, 2005).

While giving another opportunity to the taxpayers to clear their outstanding dues, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has extended sales tax amnesty scheme for the taxpayers to avail exemption of additional tax and penalty on payment of principal amount f

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (July 22, 2005).

While giving another opportunity to the taxpayers to clear their outstanding dues, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has extended sales tax amnesty scheme for the taxpayers to avail exemption of additional tax and penalty on payment of principal amount f

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Friday (July 22, 2005).

While giving another opportunity to the taxpayers to clear their outstanding dues, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has extended sales tax amnesty scheme for the taxpayers to avail exemption of additional tax and penalty on payment of principal amount f

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The share market received heavy battering on Friday over State Bank''s stance to tighten monetary policy and government''s decision to allow three-year-old vehicles import resulting in selling pressure in auto sector shares.

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The share market received heavy battering on Friday over State Bank's stance to tighten monetary policy and government's decision to allow three-year-old vehicles import resulting in selling pressure in auto sector shares.

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The share market received heavy battering on Friday over State Bank's stance to tighten monetary policy and government's decision to allow three-year-old vehicles import resulting in selling pressure in auto sector shares.

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (July 22, 2005).

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has conveyed to the exporters that the policy of ''First in First out'' (Fifo) will be adopted for sanctioning of refund of sales tax paid on stocks under SRO 538(I)/2005. Official sources told this correspondent that Fi

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

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has conveyed to the exporters that the policy of 'First in First out' (Fifo) will be adopted for sanctioning of refund of sales tax paid on stocks under SRO 538(I)/2005. Official sources told this correspondent that Fifo

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

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has conveyed to the exporters that the policy of 'First in First out' (Fifo) will be adopted for sanctioning of refund of sales tax paid on stocks under SRO 538(I)/2005. Official sources told this correspondent that Fifo

Karachi interbank rates on Friday (July 22, 2005).

To encourage voluntary compliance by the business community, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has notified new income tax return forms, statements and annexes for the tax year 2005. Habib Fakhruddin, Member (Facilitation and Tax Education) and official

It appears as a stunt of clairvoyance when experts display their tactical play at the bridge table. One wonders how it is ever possible for an even above average bridge player to handle the card so superbly like experts.

To encourage voluntary compliance by the business community, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has notified new income tax return forms, statements and annexes for the tax year 2005. Habib Fakhruddin, Member (Facilitation and Tax Education) and official

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To encourage voluntary compliance by the business community, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has notified new income tax return forms, statements and annexes for the tax year 2005. Habib Fakhruddin, Member (Facilitation and Tax Education) and official

After the London triple bomb blasts, in which 52 persons were killed and about 700 wounded it can be assumed that no country, area or city is safe from militancy or terrorism, be it America, Europe or Oceania. Australia is nowadays touring England and aft

To encourage voluntary compliance by the business community, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has notified new income tax return forms, statements and annexes for the tax year 2005. Habib Fakhruddin, Member (Facilitation and Tax Education) and official

The subject of energy in South Asia is not only of high importance at this point in time, but the way in which political realities in particular exist, and may or may not change, the energy theme is going to assume much higher significance. For what the p

Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan said on Friday that the government has no plan to allow import of reconditioned cars by local Pakistanis, but hoped that the number of used cars in the country would increase as a result of liberalisation of import po

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Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan said on Friday that the government has no plan to allow import of reconditioned cars by local Pakistanis, but hoped that the number of used cars in the country would increase as a result of liberalisation of import po

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Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan said on Friday that the government has no plan to allow import of reconditioned cars by local Pakistanis, but hoped that the number of used cars in the country would increase as a result of liberalisation of import po