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Print - 2010-03-16
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (March 15, 2010).

Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
People to pay more for less power this year

People to pay more for less power this year

Pakistanis will pay more for less power during this year again as the Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has formally communicated to the federal government that power shortage may touch 3000 mw during the coming scorching summer months, according to
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
People to pay more for less power this year

People to pay more for less power this year

Pakistanis will pay more for less power during this year again as the Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has formally communicated to the federal government that power shortage may touch 3000 mw during the coming scorching summer months, according to
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (March 15, 2010).

Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
People to pay more for less power this year

People to pay more for less power this year

Pakistanis will pay more for less power during this year again as the Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has formally communicated to the federal government that power shortage may touch 3000 mw during the coming scorching summer months, according to
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (March 15, 2010).
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 78.24 points

BRIndex30 up 78.24 points

On Monday, the BRIndex 30 opened at 8,770.07 points and remained in positive for whole of the market time. It touched intra-day high of 8,889.45 and low of 8,770.07 points and closed at 8,848.31 points, with a positive change of 78.24 points or 0.89 perce
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 78.24 points

BRIndex30 up 78.24 points

On Monday, the BRIndex 30 opened at 8,770.07 points and remained in positive for whole of the market time. It touched intra-day high of 8,889.45 and low of 8,770.07 points and closed at 8,848.31 points, with a positive change of 78.24 points or 0.89 perce
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
62.46 points rise in KSE index

62.46 points rise in KSE index

Positive trend was observed at Karachi share market on Monday and the KSE-100 index rose by 62.46 points to 10,088.45 points level on the back of continuing interest of foreign investors. After positive opening, the index hit 10,131.22 points intra-day hi
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
62.46 points rise in KSE index

62.46 points rise in KSE index

Positive trend was observed at Karachi share market on Monday and the KSE-100 index rose by 62.46 points to 10,088.45 points level on the back of continuing interest of foreign investors. After positive opening, the index hit 10,131.22 points intra-day hi
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
62.46 points rise in KSE index

62.46 points rise in KSE index

Positive trend was observed at Karachi share market on Monday and the KSE-100 index rose by 62.46 points to 10,088.45 points level on the back of continuing interest of foreign investors. After positive opening, the index hit 10,131.22 points intra-day hi
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
VAT only solution for increasing tax to GDP ratio: FBR

VAT only solution for increasing tax to GDP ratio: FBR

The proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) will not be implemented without the approval of all legislative bodies including national and provincial assemblies. For broadening the tax to GDP ratio or improving the tax collection, the VAT is the only solution.
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Monday (March 15, 2010).

Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
VAT only solution for increasing tax to GDP ratio: FBR

VAT only solution for increasing tax to GDP ratio: FBR

The proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) will not be implemented without the approval of all legislative bodies including national and provincial assemblies. For broadening the tax to GDP ratio or improving the tax collection, the VAT is the only solution.
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Setting up SRS: FBR advises Sindh government to seek help from MoF

Setting up SRS: FBR advises Sindh government to seek help from MoF

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked the Sindh government to directly approach the Ministry of Finance for obtaining assistance for creation of the Sindh Revenue Services (SRS) for collection of value added tax (VAT) on services from next fiscal y
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Rabi-us-Sani moon not to be sighted today

Rabi-us-Sani moon not to be sighted today

The new Rabi-us-Sani moon will not be sighted today (Tuesday), according to astronomical parameters. Therefore, Rabi-us-Sani One, 1431 AH will fall on Thursday, (March 18). The moon crossed the conjunction line today (Tuesday) at 0201 Pakistan Standard Ti
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Rabi-us-Sani moon not to be sighted today

Rabi-us-Sani moon not to be sighted today

The new Rabi-us-Sani moon will not be sighted today (Tuesday), according to astronomical parameters. Therefore, Rabi-us-Sani One, 1431 AH will fall on Thursday, (March 18). The moon crossed the conjunction line today (Tuesday) at 0201 Pakistan Standard Ti
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
PSO warns of magnifying 'circular debt' problem

PSO warns of magnifying 'circular debt' problem

The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Monday warned that if the problem of circular debt was not taken care of at this stage, it would magnify, making it difficult for all concerned to pay huge amount, mainly accumulated by subsidising POL products, which would
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Setting up SRS: FBR advises Sindh government to seek help from MoF

Setting up SRS: FBR advises Sindh government to seek help from MoF

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked the Sindh government to directly approach the Ministry of Finance for obtaining assistance for creation of the Sindh Revenue Services (SRS) for collection of value added tax (VAT) on services from next fiscal y
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Monday (March 15, 2010).

Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Setting up SRS: FBR advises Sindh government to seek help from MoF

Setting up SRS: FBR advises Sindh government to seek help from MoF

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked the Sindh government to directly approach the Ministry of Finance for obtaining assistance for creation of the Sindh Revenue Services (SRS) for collection of value added tax (VAT) on services from next fiscal y
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Consumers hit hard by load shedding

Consumers hit hard by load shedding

The load shedding phenomenon has hit back the city both on domestic and commercial connections, with the rise in mercury. The load shedding schedule has started widening with every passing day, as a total of five to six hours at domestic front and six to
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Consumers hit hard by load shedding

Consumers hit hard by load shedding

The load shedding phenomenon has hit back the city both on domestic and commercial connections, with the rise in mercury. The load shedding schedule has started widening with every passing day, as a total of five to six hours at domestic front and six to
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Consumers hit hard by load shedding

Consumers hit hard by load shedding

The load shedding phenomenon has hit back the city both on domestic and commercial connections, with the rise in mercury. The load shedding schedule has started widening with every passing day, as a total of five to six hours at domestic front and six to
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
President grants special remission in sentence

President grants special remission in sentence

The President, in exercise of powers under Article 45 of the Constitution has granted special remission in sentences of convicted prisoners on the occasion of Pakistan Day on March 23.
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Prices fluctuate both ways on seed, grain market

Prices fluctuate both ways on seed, grain market

Slight rise in prices was seen on the wholesale grain and seed market on Monday in process of trading, dealers said. On the cereals side, wheat new (government Bardana) was quoted higher at Rs 2450-2460. Gur best type shed Rs 400 to Rs 5800 and low type w
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Russia to raise April oil export duty

Russia to raise April oil export duty

Russia will increase its oil export duty in April by around 6 percent to $268.9 per tonne to mirror a rise in oil prices, according to Finance Ministry figures and Reuters calculations. East Siberian fields are expected to be exempt from the duty again ne
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Shanghai copper hits two-week low

Shanghai copper hits two-week low

Shanghai copper prices fell nearly 2 percent on Monday as investors worried about China's inflation woes, and shrugged off a widespread power outage in Chile that halted output at several mines. The blackout was caused by a problem at a transformer and be
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
PPP core group meeting held

PPP core group meeting held

A meeting of the core group of PPP was held in the Presidency on Monday night under the chairmanship of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani.
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil slips at 2.2 percent

Malaysian palm oil slips at 2.2 percent

Malaysian palm oil futures closed 2.2 percent lower on Monday to hit a near three-week low on weaker crude oil and soyoil markets. Palm oil prices have been treading down on concerns of the incoming bumper soybean crop from South America and some profit-t
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Asia Products Outlook: diesel seen strong, fuel oil weak

Asia Products Outlook: diesel seen strong, fuel oil weak

Demand for naphtha and distillates could remain firm this week, but fuel oil remains weak on heavy supplies. Cracks and prices could firm this week, buoyed by South Korean demand, but sentiment could be tempered by an uncertain demand outlook from Japan f
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
PSDP projects: Finance asked to release funds

PSDP projects: Finance asked to release funds

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has expressed disappointment over the poor releases of funds for Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), and directed the Ministry of Finance to expedite the process to ensure optimum releases by next month, sources t
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Kazakh copper output sinks

Kazakh copper output sinks

Kazakhstan produced 26,308 tonnes of refined copper in February, a 7.4 percent decrease on the previous month, official data showed on Monday. London-listed miners Kazakhmys, ENRCand Glencore-controlled Kazzinc account for the bulk of Kazakh metals output
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Equities moves both ways on ISE

Equities moves both ways on ISE

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 05.19 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,479.09
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Oil eases below $81 in Asia

Oil eases below $81 in Asia

Oil fell below $81 a barrel on Monday, extending Friday's losses, pressured by a stronger dollar and weak US consumer confidence data that fanned worries about flagging demand in the world's top energy user. The dollar rose broadly on Monday as investors
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Equities moves both ways on ISE

Equities moves both ways on ISE

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 05.19 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,479.09
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Indian February vegetable oil imports falls eight percent

Indian February vegetable oil imports falls eight percent

India's February vegetable oil imports fell 8 percent to 700,769 tonnes from a year ago as higher purchases in the previous months pushed up port stocks, a leading trade body said on Monday. Imports - which were at 762,544 tonnes in February last year - w
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Shahbaz meets Kayani

Shahbaz meets Kayani

Punjab Chief Minster Shahbaz Sharif met Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani at the Army House on Monday, sources told Business Recorder. They exchanged views regarding the on-going terrorist activities across the country particularly recent sui
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Tokyo rubber futures drop

Tokyo rubber futures drop

Key Tokyo rubber futures fell on Monday to settle at their lowest level in more than a month, as sentiment was weighed down by a drop in oil prices, offsetting the positive impact from a weaker yen. The key Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for Aug
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Shahbaz meets Kayani

Shahbaz meets Kayani

Punjab Chief Minster Shahbaz Sharif met Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani at the Army House on Monday, sources told Business Recorder. They exchanged views regarding the on-going terrorist activities across the country particularly recent sui
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
US wheat dips on profit-taking; corn and soya tick lower

US wheat dips on profit-taking; corn and soya tick lower

US wheat futures slid half a percent on Monday, while corn and soyabeans ticked lower as a firm dollar weighed on the grain markets amid profit-taking in wheat after gains in the previous session. The market's attention is turning towards the weather in t
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
VAT only solution for increasing tax to GDP ratio: FBR

VAT only solution for increasing tax to GDP ratio: FBR

The proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) will not be implemented without the approval of all legislative bodies including national and provincial assemblies. For broadening the tax to GDP ratio or improving the tax collection, the VAT is the only solution.
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (March 15, 2010).

Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
SBP to launch two major initiatives on Friday

SBP to launch two major initiatives on Friday

The State Bank of Pakistan is going to launch two important initiatives, which include Special Refinance Facility for small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) of terror war affected and neglected areas of NWFP, FATA and Gilgit-Baltistan, and Credit Guarantee
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
SBP to launch two major initiatives on Friday

SBP to launch two major initiatives on Friday

The State Bank of Pakistan is going to launch two important initiatives, which include Special Refinance Facility for small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) of terror war affected and neglected areas of NWFP, FATA and Gilgit-Baltistan, and Credit Guarantee
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

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 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
SBP to launch two major initiatives on Friday

SBP to launch two major initiatives on Friday

The State Bank of Pakistan is going to launch two important initiatives, which include Special Refinance Facility for small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) of terror war affected and neglected areas of NWFP, FATA and Gilgit-Baltistan, and Credit Guarantee
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
52.8 percent decline in July-February FDI

52.8 percent decline in July-February FDI

There has been a decline of $1.475 billion, or 52.8 percent, in foreign direct investment (FDI) during eight months of the current fiscal year mainly due to poor law and order situation. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday said that FDI posted a de
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Sufism can help defeat terrorism: Zardari

Sufism can help defeat terrorism: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari said on Monday that entire free world was responsible for extremism in the region as once the objectives were achieved the militants were abandoned to their fate. The President said this while addressing an International Confere
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
52.8 percent decline in July-February FDI

52.8 percent decline in July-February FDI

There has been a decline of $1.475 billion, or 52.8 percent, in foreign direct investment (FDI) during eight months of the current fiscal year mainly due to poor law and order situation. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday said that FDI posted a de
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Poor weather hits Ukraine's winter grain crops

Poor weather hits Ukraine's winter grain crops

Frost and ice have killed 1.6 percent of Ukrainian winter grain area as of March 11 compared to 0.3 percent a week earlier, Interfax Ukraine news agency quoted official data as showing on Monday. The data also showed the area under ice crust rose to 9.1 p
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
52.8 percent decline in July-February FDI

52.8 percent decline in July-February FDI

There has been a decline of $1.475 billion, or 52.8 percent, in foreign direct investment (FDI) during eight months of the current fiscal year mainly due to poor law and order situation. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday said that FDI posted a de
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

Bullish trend was seen on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The March contract which ended at Rs 981.90 on Saturday last opened with a rise of Rs 2.00 at Rs 983.90, dealers said. The May vaida that cl
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
PSDP projects: Finance asked to release funds

PSDP projects: Finance asked to release funds

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has expressed disappointment over the poor releases of funds for Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), and directed the Ministry of Finance to expedite the process to ensure optimum releases by next month, sources t
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Cotton market seen in wait-and-see mood

Cotton market seen in wait-and-see mood

Wait-and-see mood prevailed on the cotton market on Monday as both buyers and sellers opted for sideline due to rising uncertainties following the issue of ceiling on exports of cotton yarn, dealers said. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
PSDP projects: Finance asked to release funds

PSDP projects: Finance asked to release funds

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has expressed disappointment over the poor releases of funds for Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), and directed the Ministry of Finance to expedite the process to ensure optimum releases by next month, sources t
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Russia corruption 'may force Western firms to quit'

Russia corruption 'may force Western firms to quit'

Extortion by corrupt officials in Russia has got so bad that some Western multinationals are considering pulling out altogether, the head of a US anti-bribery group said in an interview. Alexandra Wrage, whose non-profit organisation TRACE International a
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Bank Aflalah's net profit declines to Rs 897.035 million

Bank Aflalah's net profit declines to Rs 897.035 million

The profit after tax of Bank Alfalah Limited has declined to Rs 897.035 million in the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to Rs 1,301.301 million earned in the corresponding period in 2008. The bank's earning per share declined to Re 0.71 in the pe
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Bank Aflalah's net profit declines to Rs 897.035 million

Bank Aflalah's net profit declines to Rs 897.035 million

The profit after tax of Bank Alfalah Limited has declined to Rs 897.035 million in the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to Rs 1,301.301 million earned in the corresponding period in 2008. The bank's earning per share declined to Re 0.71 in the pe
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
DUHS signs MoU for uplift of villagers of Sehwan Sharif

DUHS signs MoU for uplift of villagers of Sehwan Sharif

Dow University of Health Sciences signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pehli Kiran, an NGO run by USA based Pakistanis, to provide free medical assistance and vocational training to villagers settled in and around Sehwan Sharif. This was announ
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Dr Muhammad Nadir's services eulogised

Dr Muhammad Nadir's services eulogised

The services of Late Dr Muhammad Nadir were eulogised by the medical fraternity and elite citizens during the condolence meeting held at the residence of Dr Ashraf Ali Khan here at Latifabad on Monday. The participants of the meeting and speakers said tha
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (March 15, 2010).

Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (March 15, 2010) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 16, 2010).

Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Brain awareness session at AKU on March 18

Brain awareness session at AKU on March 18

To mark Brain Awareness Week, the Aga Khan University is organising an awareness session on neurological disorders on March 18. An announcement here on Monday said that Epilepsy, the most common serious brain disorder in the world according to the World H
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
IBA team shines in Copenhagen competition

IBA team shines in Copenhagen competition

Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi's team of four undergraduate students reached the finals of the Copenhagen Business School Case Competition 2010. An announcement of the institution here on Monday said that in the undergraduate case comp
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Hyderabad SSC exams: monitoring cell constituted to report problems

Hyderabad SSC exams: monitoring cell constituted to report problems

The Controller of Examinations, Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Hyderabad has constituted a monitoring cell to monitor and report the problems arising during the SSC Part I and II Annual Examinations 2010, which will commence from March 24, 2
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
DG Rangers calls on Malik

DG Rangers calls on Malik

Director General Pakistan Rangers, Sindh Major General Liaqut Ali Monday called on Interior Minister A. Rehman Malik here at the Ministry of Interior. The Director General briefed the Federal Minister about peace and security situation in the province. Ma
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
LAMP builds primary school in Khyber Agency

LAMP builds primary school in Khyber Agency

Learning Awareness and Motivation Programme (LAMP), a local non-government organisation (NGO), with the financial assistance of the Republic of Japan, constructed a primary school in New Shakas, a far flung area of Tehsil Jamrud, Khyber Agency. The seven-
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
FBR Taxpayer Education Wing briefs newsmen

FBR Taxpayer Education Wing briefs newsmen

Facilitation and Taxpayer Education (FATE) Wing of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) arranged an interactive meeting with a select group of journalists from daily Business Recorder, Islamabad, to apprise them of the latest FBR measures for facilit
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Shikasta Aaina Khanay published

Shikasta Aaina Khanay published

Hamid Ali Syed, a prominent young poet has come out with his new book under the title of "Shikasta Aaina Khanay." This is his second poetic anthology. His first book of poetry was published under the title of "Doobta Oobherta Suraj." Hamid Ali Syed
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
Remittances: ADB proposal needs critical examination

Remittances: ADB proposal needs critical examination

The government and the State Bank of Pakistan have been taking a number of measures to increase the flow of home remittances in the country through banking channels. This is deemed necessary to improve the balance of payments of the country and discourage
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
The forthcoming Pak-US strategic dialogue

The forthcoming Pak-US strategic dialogue

Upgraded in terms of participation and expanded in terms of scope, the Pak-US strategic dialogue in Washington, next week, will contend with an enormous agenda, with issues on the table ranging from giving a last big push to their co-operative effort agai
Published 16 Mar, 2010 12:00am
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