News Archives for Print - 2006-07-04

Print - 2006-07-04

Kumble bowls India to historic Test victory

Leg-spin bowler Anil Kumble captured six wickets to bowl India to a historic win inside three days in the fourth and final Test on Sunday at Sabina Park.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Quartet of coaches looking to be first among equals

Napoleon said that all he wanted from his generals was that they were lucky - the four coaches still standing in the World Cup will need that and more.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

China and Russia claim superpower mantle from US

China and Russia rubbed salt into the United States' Wimbledon wounds on Monday by underlining their status as the emerging superpowers in women's tennis. Li Na became the first Chinese player to reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam while Russia saw t

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Sundar Industrial Estate demands

Sundar Industries Association (SIA) has demanded the government to take immediate steps to protect the owners of newly established projects in the estate from land mafia.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Sub-standard cement import exposes government claims

The decision of the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) not to release sub-standard cement imported from China to the local market has exposed the government claims that permission of the duty-free imported cement along with freight subsidy will bring down the

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

ETPB slashes rents on residential units

Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) has decided to slash rents of its residential property units, however it resolved to bring the commercial properties rents at par with the prevailing market rates. Member Board's Trustees, Dr A. Basit disclosed this in

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

MTL sets new production record

Millat Tractors Limited (MTL) set a new record of highest-ever production by delivering 24,000th tractor on 30th June, 2006, beating its earlier record of over 22,000 tractors achieved in 2004-2005.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Violence against women on the rise in Pakistan: Amnesty International

Amnesty International would continue its efforts for promotion of peace and putting an end to violence against women and extra-judicial killings. President Amnesty International Pakistan, Fayyaz ur Rehman told newsmen here on Monday that the organisation

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

PSMA and CRA welcome sugar import

Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) and Citizens Rights Association (CRA) have appreciated the government for timely importing sugar so as to fill in the shortfall gap and to avoid any further hike in the sugar prices. CRA President Chaudhry Nasir Ahm

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Iranian team visits GC University

A 15-member Iranian delegation of educationalists on Monday visited the 'Utaq-e-Iran Shanasi' of the Persian department of GC University Lahore and exchanged matters pertaining to the promotion of Persian language and literature at the campus.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

German health reform deal criticised as modest

Germany's ruling coalition reached a deal on Monday to introduce changes to the nation's healthcare system, but experts called the reforms modest and said they did little to curb spiralling costs.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

20 killed in Afghanistan

Troops from the US-led coalition killed 20 extremists who attacked a patrol in an area of southern Afghanistan that has seen weeks of intense fighting, the coalition said Monday. Two coalition soldiers were wounded in the attack on Sunday in the Sangin di

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Former US soldier charged with killings and rape

A former US soldier was arrested and charged with killing four Iraqi civilians and raping one of them, US officials said on Monday. Steven Green, 21, who was stationed in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division, appeared in court in Charlotte, North Carolin

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Bombs kill 11, Maliki visits Gulf Arab leaders

Iraq's prime minister visited Gulf Arab leaders on Monday to win support for his plan to end communal bloodshed, but new bombings and a boycott of parliament by Sunni Arab lawmakers underlined the difficulty of his task.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

34 killed as Spanish metro train derails

At least 34 people were killed when an underground train ran off the tracks and overturned at high speed in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia on Monday, officials said.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Historic Beijing-Lhasa train reaches Himalayan peak

The historic first train from Beijing to Lhasa crossed its highest point Monday at the Tanggula pass on the Tibetan plateau, 5,072 meters (16,737 feet) above sea level.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

UK suspends payments for terrorism suspect families

Britain will suspend welfare payments to family members of terrorism suspects as well as the suspects themselves, the Treasury said on Monday. The announcement amounts to an expansion of government powers to deny state benefits to those accused of links t

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Eight killed in two blasts in Sri Lanka

Two suspected Tamil Tiger rebel blasts killed eight people in Sri Lanka's north and east on Monday. The army said a bomb ripped through a road junction in the north-eastern port town of Trincomalee, killing five security personnel and a civilian. They bla

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Nato gets cold feet on 2008 enlargement

Nato is having second thoughts about opening the door to membership for Ukraine, Georgia and three Balkan states at a summit slated for early 2008, alliance diplomats said on Monday.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Mexico conservative claims win

Mexico's conservative presidential candidate Felipe Calderon declared victory on Monday in a bitterly contested election and official returns appeared to show his leftist rival could no longer catch him.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

India wants to help Sri Lanka's peace process: foreign minister

India Monday expressed a "desire" to assist Sri Lanka with efforts to end a deadlock in its peace efforts and prevent the situation on the island from degenerating into full-scale war, officials said.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Gaza has become 'mass detention camp': Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia on Monday denounced Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip, saying it had turned the Palestinian territory into a "mass detention camp".

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Palestinian militants issue ultimatum to Israel

Palestinian militants who abducted an Israeli soldier gave Israel less than 24 hours on Monday to meet their demands to release Palestinian prisoners, threatening unspecified consequences if it refused.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

North Korea nuclear comment hypothetical: White House

North Korea's vow to react with a nuclear strike if the United States launched an attack was "deeply hypothetical," the White House said on Monday.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders meet

Leaders of Cyprus's divided Greek and Turkish communities said on Monday they were willing to meet again after their first face-to-face talks in more than two years.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Hamas health minister terms EU aid plan a 'plot'

Palestinian Health Minister Basim Naeem of Hamas asked hospital directors on Monday not to cooperate with the European Union in setting up a programme to pay cash allowances directly to government doctors and nurses. He said the EU should work through his

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Sterling struggles

Sterling lost ground on Monday despite stronger-than-expected British manufacturing data as markets remained convinced the Bank of England is unlikely to raise interest rates anytime soon.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Euro hits record high versus yen

The euro hit a record high against the yen on Monday as eurozone interest rates looked set to rise while uncertainty remained over Japan's interest rate outlook. A stronger-than-expected eurozone manufacturing sector survey supported the view that the Eur

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Bonds: Renault CDS widen

French automaker Renault dominated attention in an otherwise thin European corporate bond market on Monday, as concerns built ahead of a board meeting that will discuss a plan for a tie up with General Motors Corp.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Bonds: Renault CDS widen

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Monday's unofficial close: US stocks rise, Citigroup leads bank sector

US stocks gained on Monday in a holiday-shortened session, lifted by positive news about Citigroup Inc that helped financial sector shares and increased optimism about the interest-rate outlook.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Closing stock market indices

Here is how major stock markets outside the United States ended on Monday.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

UK's top share index rises

Strength in BP helped Britain's top share index seal a four-day winning streak on Monday following a reassuring production update from the oil producer, taking the benchmark index to its highest closing level in seven weeks.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

New York cotton futures crumble

Cotton futures crumbled amid steady speculative sales to finish easier Monday and the weak performance meant prices may slide further after a brief holiday break, dealers said. The cotton market will be shut Tuesday for a holiday. Trading resumes on Wedne

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

London sugar higher

London white sugar futures closed firmer on structural trade and speculative buying on Monday, and traders said the market might have to fall sharply to trigger significant physical business.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Copper closes lower

London Metal Exchange (LME) copper ended lower on Monday as profit-taking started off the second half of 2006, dealers said. "I believe copper prices will go down to $6,600 or $6,700 in the short term as people are less interested to invest at this time o

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Oil steadies above $73 a barrel, US demand supports

Oil futures were steady above $73 a barrel on Monday as American drivers shrugged off high pump prices and took to the road in large numbers. London Brent crude traded 22 cents lower at $73.29 a barrel by 1700 GMT, after touching a high of $73.99 a barrel

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

Monday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

Monday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

European gold touches four-week high

Gold prices gained more than two percent to touch their highest in nearly four weeks on Monday, tracking strong gains in New York and firm oil prices, dealers said.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Two percent quota for disabled in jobs assured

Director Social Welfare Department, Dr Fakhar-ul- lslam has assure that his department would ensure implementation on two percent fixed quota for the disabled people in the government jobs. Similarly, inspectors have been engaged by the department for the

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Anti-drug awareness campaign concludes

A weeklong anti-drug awareness campaign, launched by Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in collaboration with 300 NGOs network concluded here on Monday. The campaign was launched simultaneously in eight districts, including Multan, Vehari, Sukkur, Sanghar, Abbott

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Partly Facetious: what are Lotas trying to do?

"So who is responsible for the worsening law and order situation in Karachi?"

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Sialkot-Daska rail link demanded

Socio-political circles have appealed to the high-ups of railway authorities that a survey should be conducted for laying railway track between Sialkot and Daska to minimise the distance between Sialkot-Lahore.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

NPK fertilisers export: Engro account

Pakistan has a tremendous untapped agriculture potential. One of the major reasons for low yield is the imbalanced use of fertilisers. Deficiency of any one of the nutrients limits the crop yield.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

NAB or Gestapo?

I usually do not visit the Customs House in Karachi but was advised by my clearing agent that my presence was imperative to convince the Collector that my textile spare parts consignment was being assessed in a different H.S. Code due to an anomaly in the

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

India ready to resume trade with Tibet as Silk route reopens

Motilal Lakhotia will be among the first to cross from India to Tibet when the historic Silk Route is reopened at the Himalayan outpost of Nathu La on Thursday after a gap of 44 years. But it won't be the first time the 80-year-old has made the trip.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Taxation of Takaful insurance-I

Takaful insurance is the scream of the day and not a single company has started operations yet. However, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has issued rules containing the detailed infrastructure and obligations.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

ARD demand

The ARD parties have used the recent Supreme Court decision regarding Pakistan Steel Mills privatisation to throw a challenge to the government. An alliance meeting held in London on Sunday passed a resolution demanding the resignation of President Genera

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Cross-subsidies in gas tariff must end

When the urban population is squeezed already by inflation, and facing frequent electricity breakdowns together with an irregular water supply, the rise in gas prices announced by the government on 2nd July, 2006 would naturally attract widespread critici

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Forest and Wildlife department officials promoted

The NWFP government has promoted 72 and 15 Range Officers of forest and wildlife departments respectively from BPS-16 to the posts of sub divisional officers in BPS-17. The provincial chief secretary formally approved a summary that was sent by Secretary

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

'Kashmir issue enters into decisive stage'

AJK Prime Minister, Sardar Sikander Hayat Khan has said that Kashmir issue has now entered into a decisive stage and it would be resolved according to the aspirations of people of Kashmir. Addressing a large public meeting in Mirpur Sunday night he lauded

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Generous funding made for civic amenities: Sherpao

Federal Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has said that generous allocations have been made in the pubic sector development programme for the provision of civic amenities and utility services in the less developed areas.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Saarc states making efforts to reduce poverty: minister

Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Justice Abdul Razak A Thahim on Monday said that Saarc countries are making steady efforts to achieve socio-economic progress and reduce poverty in the region.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Six Northern Areas Legislative Council advisors take oath

The Federal Minister For Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas Affairs, Major Tahir Iqbal (Retd) here on Monday administered oath to the newly appointed six advisors in a special session of Northern Areas Legislative Council.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Consumers urged to avoid excessive use of electricity

People requested on Monday by Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (Pesco) to avoid excessive use of electricity especially during the peak hours, that is, in the evening from 6:00pm to 11:00pm, said a press release of the company issued here.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Pharmaceuticals exports touches $1.35 billion mark: minister

Minister for Health, Muhammad Nasir Khan on Monday said country's exports of pharmaceuticals products have reached $1.35 billion from $800 million this year, showing a considerable growth.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

UAE RBTC to coordinate with 26 states

United Arabs Emirates (UAE) regional blood transfusion centre will be co-ordinating all its activities, seminars and workshops with other bank centres in 26 countries of the region including Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan Turkey and Cyprus.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Distribution system: KESC seeks people's help to improve infrastructure

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) spokesman Syed Sultan Hassan said on Monday that organisation was working hard to improve the efficiency of distribution infrastructure and the people should cooperate in these efforts.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Cell phone users shoot up to 32.3 million mark

The number of cell phone users in Pakistan during the previous three years went whirling up to 32.3 million from mere 2.3 million earlier. Nearly two million new mobile phone purchasers every month add up to the fast swelling total number of cellular phon

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

BHC summons LEAs officials in detention case

Balochistan High Court (BHC) here on Monday issued notices to officials of law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to appear before the court in detention case of an SDO B&R Jamal Khan Bugti, on July 18. The court also ordered to fix the matter along with other s

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Ombudsman settles pensioners' claims

Sindh Ombudsman K. Yousuf Jamal has settled a longstanding but legitimate claims of the retired low-paid employees. The Sindh Ombudsman, through a decision on June 30, announced payment of pensions to five retired officials of the local government field u

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

'USAS helped expand tax net'

Universal Self-Assessment Scheme has after its introduction brought more persons under tax net and the number of annual income tax returns has increased from 1 million to 1.4 million within last three years. Member Direct Taxes Revenue Board, Salman Nabi,

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Nishtar Park carnage: Tribunal seeks CPLC's expert opinion on photographs

Inquiry Tribunal of Justice Rehmat Hussain Jaffery, probing into Nishtar Park tragedy, on Monday directed the Sindh law officer to send photographs of a person, who was present in Eid Milad-un-Nabi (peace be upon him) congregation on April 11, to the Citi

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Japanese envoy meets NALC Speaker

Japanese envoy to Pakistan, Seiji Kojima currently on a visit to Gilgit, called on Speaker Northern Areas legislative Council (NALC), Malik Mohammad Miskeen in his chamber. According to official sources, they exchanged views as to how the mountainous comm

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Thousands of poor provided free medical treatment by Army

Thousands of poor and needy people of Tharparkar, Mithi and surroundings areas are being provided free medical treatment by Pakistan Army. According to an ISPR press release issued here on Monday. Military Hospital at Chhor has dedicated every on Wednesda

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Christians demand due representation in parties

Pakistan Masihi Awami League (PMAL) Chairperson Catherine Nazir said on Monday that they would join hands with those political parties, which would ensure due representation to Christians in national and provincial assemblies and Senate to induct them in

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

SHC moved against power crisis in Karachi

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday issued notice to Water and Power Ministry, Privatisation Commission (PC), Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC), and others for July 10 on a petition against deteriorating electric supply situation in Karachi.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Sea trade at Port Qasim rises to 42 percent in fiscal year 2006

The share of the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) in sea-borne trade increased from a conventional 33 percent to more than 42 percent during FY06. Cargo handling at PQA touched a threshold of around 24 million tonnes despite a sizeable decline of Pakistan Steel

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

GTR developing new tyre sizes to meet industry needs

The General Tyre & Rubber Company (GTR) is working with the local auto industry to develop new tyre sizes required by the industry for its new models to be introduced in near future. It is being helped by its technology supplier, Continental AG, of German

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Study prepared on cost of doing business: minister

Minister for Textile Industry Mushtaq Ali Cheema has informed the business community that the ministry has prepared a comparative study of cost of doing business in Pakistan and other competitors in the textile sector in various countries.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Slow pace of work on pedestrian bridges at Shahrae-Faisal

The slow pace of construction work on the pedestrian bridges at Shahrae-Faisal has jeopardise the timely completion of the schemes. The overhead pedestrian bridges are being constructed on Shahra-e-Faisal on build operate and transfer (BOT) basis by the c

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

APCNGA gets FPCCI affiliation

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has allowed affiliation of All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) with it.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

LCCI resents hike in gas prices

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) while vehemently condemning sharp increase in gas prices, has urged the government to withdraw the raise immediately if it wants to keep the wheel of the industry moving.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

LCCI hails Uzbekistan for air link restoration

Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has welcomed the Uzbek government's decision to restore direct air-links between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Nasreen for completion of journalists' housing scheme

A meeting was held in the office of City Naib Nazim Nasreen Jalil here on Monday to review the pace of development work in journalists' housing scheme at Hawksbay.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Government urged to review oil and gas exploration policy

Chairman, Al-Pakistan CNG Association, Sindh Zone, Junaid Esmail Makda has urged the government to review its oil and gas exploration policy which links locally produced oil and gas prices with international prices.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

LDA Avenue-I housing scheme: 'developmental works to complete in a year'

Developmental works for laying water, sewerage and Sui gas pipelines as well as construction of physical infrastructure including roads and streets would be completed within a period of one year in LDA Avenue-I, the housing scheme for government employees

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Foot-mouth disease diagnosis available at UVAS

The WTO Quality Control Lab of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore has optimised an effective molecular technique for quick diagnosis of foot and mouth disease (FMD).

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

'Industries may face heavy penalties'

Several factories and industries are likely to face heavy penalties after the proposed 'Environment Protection Agency' (EPA) tribunal becomes operational.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

PCB lodges protest: UK to tax Pakistan's cricket team's earnings

The Britain's tax officials have decided to tax the income of Pakistan's cricket team earned during its ongoing tour to United Kingdom (UK) for playing five one day international (ODI) and three test matches there.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

26 die as heat stroke continues in Punjab

At least 26 people, including two minor children and three women died and 145 fainted as the temperature in Southern Punjab rose to 45 degree Celsius on Monday and frequent power load shedding added to miseries of the people, reports reaching here through

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Japan provides $35.71 million for Battagram quake victims

The government of Japan on Monday provided 35.71 million dollars for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the education, health and infrastructure facilities in the earthquake devastated Battagram district.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

British Air bonus for club members

British Airways executive club members travelling between Islamabad and London can earn double BA miles this summer. The special bonus is being introduced to celebrate the airline's introduction of twice as many club world seats on the rout, according to

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Income tax, WT relief: clarification

To encourage corporatisation of individual stock exchange membership, the exemption of income tax would be applicable on the gain derived by an individual from transfer of membership rights or shares of a stock exchange including a room in the exchange by

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (July 03, 2006) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 04, 2006).

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Income tax, WT relief: clarification

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

New York cotton

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

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Kasuri leaves for France, US today

Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri embarks on Tuesday on a 10-day visit to France and the United States for talks on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest, it was officially announced here on Monday.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

New York cotton

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

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Time ripe to move towards dispute resolution: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Monday that the stage has now come for Pakistan and India to move towards dispute resolution and called for a just settlement of the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure durable peace and security in South Asia.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (July 03, 2006).

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Pakistan and US allies in cause of peace, stability: President

President General Pervez Musharraf has said that Pakistan and the United States are long-standing friends and allies in the cause of peace, stability and development.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (July 03, 2006).

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Fazal Hasan's death condoled

Sindh Governor, Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has condoled the death of Syed Fazal Hasan, a former director of Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi. In a condolence message, he lauded the contributions of the deceased in the realms of education.

Published 04 Jul, 2006 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 17	278.30
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 17	278.10
USD to Japanese Yen / May 17	155.67
USD to Swiss Franc / May 17	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 17	1.27
Euro to USD / May 17	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 16	5297.10
Nasdaq / May 16	16698.32
Dow Jones / May 16	39869.38
India Sensex / May 17	73946.83
Tokyo Nikkei / May 17	38787.38
Hang Seng / May 17	19525.75
FTSE 100 / May 17	8430.62
Germany DAX 30 / May 17	18692.83

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 17	79.59
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 17	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 17	210048
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 17	2386.18
Cotton US¢/pound / May 17	76.29
Petrol/Litre / May 18	273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 18 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 18 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 18 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 18 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 18 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 18 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 18 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 18 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 18 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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