New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 24, 2008).

There is a need to promote public-private partnership in setting up hydel power plants having capacity to produce 125MW electricity, said Faridullah Khan, MD, Enercon, while briefing media here on Friday.

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 24, 2008).

Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden is busy these days writing a book in Arabic language on the struggle of his outfit, a private TV channel reported quoting unnamed al Qaeda sources. The book will be later translated into English, the sources said, adding tha

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 24, 2008).

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday condoled with Jamaat-e-Islami's Naib Ameer Professor Ghafoor Ahmed and PPP leader Mushtaq Awan on the death of his wife and sister respectively. The President expressed deep grief over the demise of Professor Ghafoor's

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Friday (October 24, 2008).

NWFP Senior Minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour on Friday said that the government was willing to hold talks with local Taliban at any time in Swat. Talking to a private TV channel, Bilour termed the passing of joint resolution as a milestone in the parliamentar

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (October 24, 2008).

Pak-India talks on reduction of Chenab water flow remained inconclusive here on Friday while Islamabad has conveyed its concerns over the loss of water to Pakistan. Talking to newsmen after the talks Pakistan Indus Water Commissioner Jamaat Ali Shah said

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (October 24, 2008).

The consolidated profit after tax of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) increased to 3.575 billion in the quarter ended September 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 3.546 billion earned in the corresponding period a year back. The bank''''s earning per share increased to R

US treasuries bid yields on Friday (October 24, 2008).

The consolidated profit after tax of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) increased to 3.575 billion in the quarter ended September 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 3.546 billion earned in the corresponding period a year back. The bank''s earning per share increased to Rs

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (October 24, 2008).

The consolidated profit after tax of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) increased to 3.575 billion in the quarter ended September 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 3.546 billion earned in the corresponding period a year back. The bank's earning per share increased to Rs 4

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (October 24, 2008).

The consolidated profit after tax of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) increased to 3.575 billion in the quarter ended September 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 3.546 billion earned in the corresponding period a year back. The bank's earning per share increased to Rs 4

US treasuries bid prices on Friday (October 24, 2008).

Restrictions on the movement of wheat and flour from Punjab to NWFP has become a bone of contention between both provinces, which the later declaring as illegal, unconstitutional. The provincial government of NWFP has also taken exception to advertisement

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

Restrictions on the movement of wheat and flour from Punjab to NWFP has become a bone of contention between both provinces, which the later declaring as illegal, unconstitutional. The provincial government of NWFP has also taken exception to advertisement

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (October 24, 2008).

Restrictions on the movement of wheat and flour from Punjab to NWFP has become a bone of contention between both provinces, which the later declaring as illegal, unconstitutional. The provincial government of NWFP has also taken exception to advertisement

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (October 24, 2008).

The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited met on Friday under the chairmanship of Mohammad Mansha and reviewed the performance of the Bank for the nine months'''' period ended on September 30, 2008. During the period, the bank witnessed healthy growth in

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (October 24, 2008).

The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited met on Friday under the chairmanship of Mohammad Mansha and reviewed the performance of the Bank for the nine months'' period ended on September 30, 2008. During the period, the bank witnessed healthy growth in t

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (October 24, 2008).

The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited met on Friday under the chairmanship of Mohammad Mansha and reviewed the performance of the Bank for the nine months' period ended on September 30, 2008. During the period, the bank witnessed healthy growth in th

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Friday (October 24, 2008).

The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited met on Friday under the chairmanship of Mohammad Mansha and reviewed the performance of the Bank for the nine months' period ended on September 30, 2008. During the period, the bank witnessed healthy growth in th

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (October 24, 2008).

At least 18 people died in Yemen when floods caused by heavy rains swept through the south-eastern province of Hadramaut, which has been declared a disaster zone, officials said on Friday. According to first reports received by a crisis cell set up to co-

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Friday (October 24, 2008).

The federal government has decided to come down heavily on the sale and manufacture of spurious and sub-standard items of daily use which pose serious threat to human health.

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (October 24, 2008).

The federal government has decided to come down heavily on the sale and manufacture of spurious and sub-standard items of daily use which pose serious threat to human health.

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Friday (October 24, 2008).

The federal government has decided to come down heavily on the sale and manufacture of spurious and sub-standard items of daily use which pose serious threat to human health.

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Friday (October 24, 2008).

Sluggish trend continues at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where the Index did not observe any change, reflecting minimum participation by the major players and retail investors. ISE-10 Index closed at 2,206.79 without observing any change by the end

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (October 24, 2008).

Sluggish trend continues at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where the Index did not observe any change, reflecting minimum participation by the major players and retail investors. ISE-10 Index closed at 2,206.79 without observing any change by the end

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 equities maintained downward slide on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Friday and lost values amid sluggish trading trend while transaction volume recorded slight improvement because of selling pressure.

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 equities maintained downward slide on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Friday and lost values amid sluggish trading trend while transaction volume recorded slight improvement because of selling pressure.

Karachi interbank rates on Friday (October 24, 2008).

Pakistan and USA on Friday signed agreements, worth $339.10 million, on strategic objective grant to be spent in areas of economic growth, education, governance, health, population welfare, earthquake reconstruction programme and Fata development programm

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

Pakistan and USA on Friday signed agreements, worth $339.10 million, on strategic objective grant to be spent in areas of economic growth, education, governance, health, population welfare, earthquake reconstruction programme and Fata development programm

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

Pakistan and USA on Friday signed agreements, worth $339.10 million, on strategic objective grant to be spent in areas of economic growth, education, governance, health, population welfare, earthquake reconstruction programme and Fata development programm

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

On Friday, BRIndex30 remained unchanged throughout the trading time. It opened at 8,995.65 and closed at 8,995.65. Volume was 92,500 as against 279,000 recorded by KSE-All Share and 88,400 recorded by KSE-100 Indices. BR Technology and Communication Index

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On Friday, BRIndex30 remained unchanged throughout the trading time. It opened at 8,995.65 and closed at 8,995.65. Volume was 92,500 as against 279,000 recorded by KSE-All Share and 88,400 recorded by KSE-100 Indices. BR Technology and Communication Index

Bridge is a mind sport. It calls for a good memory and simple counting, with deductions. All good declarers keep a track of their opponents' moves to find a clue to their distribution of cards and strength. The bidding, of course, reflects the general str

The KSE-100 index remained unchanged at 9,182.88 points on Friday as the market players were not ready to take fresh positions on the last trading session of the week before removal of floor mechanism due on Monday.

We have been listening since long that there is no dearth of talent in the country. True, the talent is there, a strong urge is there, but what is conspicuous by its absence is good governance.

The KSE-100 index remained unchanged at 9,182.88 points on Friday as the market players were not ready to take fresh positions on the last trading session of the week before removal of floor mechanism due on Monday.

Let us look at some headlines from Thursday's papers that reflect the state of the country. "Rs 50 billion lifeline for stock market." Call for urgent review of war against terror", 15 troops killed in Swat ambush", Pakistan has sought help, says IMF", Ba

The KSE-100 index remained unchanged at 9,182.88 points on Friday as the market players were not ready to take fresh positions on the last trading session of the week before removal of floor mechanism due on Monday.

Why is a woman with a BA degree eking out a living by sewing seams and stitching buttons? Why does a woman earning Rs 2,500 per month pay Rs 10,000 to purchase a baby? Why does a woman give the recipe for cooking okra in terms of the price of ingredients

The ineffective policies made the country to spend 315 million dollars on wheat import during the first quarter of the current fiscal year to cope with the flour crisis, market sources said.

What is the connection between this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari and the Pakistani Swedish Institute of Technology (PSIT) in Quaidabad? Ahtisaari helped establish the institute, working from 1960 to 1963, train

The ineffective policies made the country to spend 315 million dollars on wheat import during the first quarter of the current fiscal year to cope with the flour crisis, market sources said.

The Karachi Port handled 127,282 tonnes of cargo including 69,588 tonnes of import, 57,694 tonnes of export cargo and 4,204 loaded and empty containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Friday.

The ineffective policies made the country to spend 315 million dollars on wheat import during the first quarter of the current fiscal year to cope with the flour crisis, market sources said.

US corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade closed higher on Thursday on a short-covering recovery from a fall to near one year lows at mid-week, rain-delayed harvesting and gains in crude oil. CBOT corn closed 4-3/4 to 7-1/4 cents per bushel higher, wi

The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Friday announced the financial results for the quarter ended on September 30, 2008. The announcement came following the Board of Management review of the 1Q FY08 performance of the country''s largest oil marketing entity. Y

Soyabean basis offers were steady to lower on Thursday in line with declines in the CIF barge market, while corn was steady, traders said. There were rumours that China could raise its import duty on soybeans, which could demand. Its import duty reverted

The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Friday announced the financial results for the quarter ended on September 30, 2008. The announcement came following the Board of Management review of the 1Q FY08 performance of the country's largest oil marketing entity. Ya

Hard red winter wheat futures on the Kansas City Board of Trade closed modestly higher on Thursday, following a rebound in Chicago wheat, corn and soya markets, traders said. KCBT wheat also seen as technically oversold and due for a bounce after Wednesda

The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Friday announced the financial results for the quarter ended on September 30, 2008. The announcement came following the Board of Management review of the 1Q FY08 performance of the country's largest oil marketing entity. Ya

Spot basis bids for soyabeans were steady to firm at interior processors and elevators around the US Midwest on Thursday as some dealers were trying to boost supplies. Cash bids for corn held steady at most interior locations, grain dealers said. River bi

The special committee constituted by the Prime Minister to review the issue of increased power tariff on Friday decided that 60 percent amount of the electricity bills issued to consumers on new rates would be deposited by all the consumers including KESC

Maize output in Italy, Europe's second-biggest producer after France, rose 6.7 percent to 10.51 million tonnes in 2008, boosted by improved yields and a larger sown area, agricultural research centre ISMEA said.

The special committee constituted by the Prime Minister to review the issue of increased power tariff on Friday decided that 60 percent amount of the electricity bills issued to consumers on new rates would be deposited by all the consumers including KESC

US wheat futures settled firm on Thursday, following the trend as most of the Chicago Board of Trade grains floor bounced back from steep declines this week, traders said. Chicago Board of Trade wheat was considered oversold after the spot contract fell t

The special committee constituted by the Prime Minister to review the issue of increased power tariff on Friday decided that 60 percent amount of the electricity bills issued to consumers on new rates would be deposited by all the consumers including KESC

Falling trend was again witnessed on the cotton market on Friday as many participants were conspicuous by their absence, dealers said. The official spot rate was lowered by Rs 50 more at Rs 3200, they said. The phutti prices in Sindh were unchanged at Rs

The White House on Friday denounced what it called Opec''s "anti-market" decision to cut petroleum production and underlined that high oil prices were a drag on the global economy. "It has always been our view that the value of commodities, including oil,

No business was seen on the local grain market on Friday, dealers said.

The White House on Friday denounced what it called Opec's "anti-market" decision to cut petroleum production and underlined that high oil prices were a drag on the global economy. "It has always been our view that the value of commodities, including oil,

Burundi coffee prices dipped at this week's auction, dragged down by turmoil in world commodity and financial markets, the coffee board said on Friday. The state-owned Coffee Board (OCIBU) said the 540 tonnes of various top grades sold at Wednesday's auct

The White House on Friday denounced what it called Opec's "anti-market" decision to cut petroleum production and underlined that high oil prices were a drag on the global economy. "It has always been our view that the value of commodities, including oil,

Cameroon's sole cocoa processing firm, SIC-Cacao, bought 4,795 tonnes of cocoa in the first two months of the 2008/2009 season, up 13 percent compared with the previous year, a company official said on Friday. "This increase in purchases is because we ins

Oil exporting countries said on Friday they would slash output from November 1 in an attempt to stabilise plunging oil prices. Following are the main points of the statement issued by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) at an extr

US rough rice futures on the Chicago Board of Trade ended firm Thursday on a mild bounce after hitting an eight-month low this week, supported by the rise in corn, wheat and soybeans, traders said. November rice ended 8 cents up at $14.70-1/2; January clo

Oil exporting countries said on Friday they would slash output from November 1 in an attempt to stabilise plunging oil prices. Following are the main points of the statement issued by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) at an extr

Tokyo rubber futures mostly fell on Friday as a sell-off in Japanese shares and a firmer yen against the dollar spurred selling from those who had bought on dips earlier this week. The key Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for March delivery ended

Oil exporting countries said on Friday they would slash output from November 1 in an attempt to stabilise plunging oil prices. Following are the main points of the statement issued by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) at an extr

Raw sugar futures settled at a fresh four-month low Thursday as weak equities, a rising dollar and worries over global recession deflated values, brokers said. The March raws sugar contract fell 0.12 cent to finish at 10.84 cents per lb. Moving from 10.73

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday urged the Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan in a big way, strengthening the bonds of ever-lasting Sino-Pak friendship through economic diplomacy.

The price of copper slid to a three-year low in New York futures trade on Thursday, before staging a mild bounce by the close amid signs of some stability in equities. Despite the modest bounce, the metal's bleak global demand outlook was expected to keep

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday urged the Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan in a big way, strengthening the bonds of ever-lasting Sino-Pak friendship through economic diplomacy.

London copper futures fell 2 percent on Friday, their fifth straight day of losses, and with prices down 18 percent so far this week, the market is set for its second biggest weekly loss on record. Growing worries the world is heading to recession have se

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday urged the Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan in a big way, strengthening the bonds of ever-lasting Sino-Pak friendship through economic diplomacy.