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Print - 2010-04-04
Prices, lifestyle to hit Indian sugar demand this year

Prices, lifestyle to hit Indian sugar demand this year

The Indian consumer has a famously sweet tooth, but that may not stop demand in the world's top sugar user flattening this year even as global prices plummet. With the affluent worrying about diabetes and heart disease and the poor seeing their food budge
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Textile export target likely to be missed by $1.5 billion

Textile export target likely to be missed by $1.5 billion

The textile export target of $10.5 billion, set for 2009-10, is likely to be missed by $1.5 billion, following yarn shortage, increase in electricity and gas tariff, and unscheduled load shedding, Business Recorder has learnt. Sources in the textil
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
US corn futures mixed

US corn futures mixed

US corn futures closed mixed Thursday after an early short-covering bounce with the market trying to consolidate after Wednesday's drop to a six-month low on bearish US stocks data. CBOT May down 1/2 cent at $3.44-1/2 per bushel. Funds sold 2,000 lots. Ga
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
New York coffee falls

New York coffee falls

Arabica coffee futures buckled Wednesday, closing down 2 percent on long liquidation after nudging up to a nine-week high, ending the first quarter little changed, traders said. The market will shut on Good Friday and will reopen for regular trade on Mond
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
South Korea buys 200 tonnes of tin

South Korea buys 200 tonnes of tin

South Korea has bought 200 tonnes of Malaysian tin ingot from a local trading house Daewoo International at a higher premium than its previous purchase, the state-run Public Procurement Service said on Friday.
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Textile export target likely to be missed by $1.5 billion

Textile export target likely to be missed by $1.5 billion

The textile export target of $10.5 billion, set for 2009-10, is likely to be missed by $1.5 billion, following yarn shortage, increase in electricity and gas tariff, and unscheduled load shedding, Business Recorder has learnt. Sources in the textil
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Solo deal of 800 bales witnessed on cotton market

Solo deal of 800 bales witnessed on cotton market

Trading activity remained under pressure as mills are still sidelined mainly because of higher trend in the prices, dealers said. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 5475, they said. In the ready business, only 800
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
More Argentina wheat, less corn in 2010-2011

More Argentina wheat, less corn in 2010-2011

Argentina will grow more wheat, due to larger plantings, in 2010-11 while corn output drops slightly as yields return to normal, said the US agricultural attache in Buenos Aires in a report released on Friday. The attache forecast a wheat crop of 12 milli
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

Firm trend was seen on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Saturday in process of trading, dealers said. The May contract had ended at Rs 996.60 and commenced with a rise of 80 paisa at Rs 997.40, dealers said. The new July vaida that closed at Rs 96
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
ECC may raise USC sugar price by Rs 10 per kg

ECC may raise USC sugar price by Rs 10 per kg

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is likely to approve increase in the price of sugar by Rs 10 per kg to Rs 55 per kg at the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) outlets from current Rs 45 per kg to reduce the gap between the open mark
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Commodities rally on manufacturing data, oil hits 85 dollars

Commodities rally on manufacturing data, oil hits 85 dollars

Most commodities rallied last week d by buoyant manufacturing data in China and the eurozone and in volatile trade with many markets winding down for the long Easter weekend. The price of New York crude oil soared above 85 dollars per barrel, hitting a 17
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Grams 50x50 rise sharply in thin trading on grain market

Grams 50x50 rise sharply in thin trading on grain market

A few changes were seen on the wholesale grain and seeds markets on Saturday as most of the players did not take interest in new purchasing, dealers said. On the grams side gram 50x50 low type was higher by Rs 250 to Rs 4250 and better type rose by Rs 150
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
ECC may raise USC sugar price by Rs 10 per kg

ECC may raise USC sugar price by Rs 10 per kg

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is likely to approve increase in the price of sugar by Rs 10 per kg to Rs 55 per kg at the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) outlets from current Rs 45 per kg to reduce the gap between the open mark
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
China March non-manufacturing PMI at five-month high

China March non-manufacturing PMI at five-month high

China's official purchasing managers' index for non-manufacturing sectors jumped to a five-month high at 58.4 in March, the Xinhua news agency said on Saturday, citing official data. The index, compiled by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing,
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
JAL to cut more international routes: report

JAL to cut more international routes: report

Japan Airlines Corp, which has filed for bankruptcy, expects to cut 29 international routes in the business year ending next March, more than an initially planned 16 routes, a newspaper reported on Saturday. The airline, being restructured with the help o
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion INTO brstoriesrupees 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 c
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
ECC may raise USC sugar price by Rs 10 per kg

ECC may raise USC sugar price by Rs 10 per kg

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is likely to approve increase in the price of sugar by Rs 10 per kg to Rs 55 per kg at the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) outlets from current Rs 45 per kg to reduce the gap between the open mark
Published 04 Apr, 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 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Thousands strike for pay at factory in Vietnam

Thousands strike for pay at factory in Vietnam

Thousands of workers went on strike on Friday at a Taiwanese-owned shoe factory in southern Vietnam, demanding better pay and benefits, state-run newspapers reported. Some hurled shrimp paste sauce and splashed pig's blood on workers who were not particip
Published 04 Apr, 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 Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
ST on imports declines during first half of 2010

ST on imports declines during first half of 2010

The share of sales tax on imports in total sales tax collection has come down from 48 percent in the first half of 2008-09 to 45 percent in July-December 2009-10. The FBR quarterly report, issued on Saturday, said that collection of sales tax on imports g
Published 04 Apr, 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 Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
ST on imports declines during first half of 2010

ST on imports declines during first half of 2010

The share of sales tax on imports in total sales tax collection has come down from 48 percent in the first half of 2008-09 to 45 percent in July-December 2009-10. The FBR quarterly report, issued on Saturday, said that collection of sales tax on imports g
Published 04 Apr, 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 Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
ST on imports declines during first half of 2010

ST on imports declines during first half of 2010

The share of sales tax on imports in total sales tax collection has come down from 48 percent in the first half of 2008-09 to 45 percent in July-December 2009-10. The FBR quarterly report, issued on Saturday, said that collection of sales tax on imports g
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Two jailed Chinese Rio TINTO brstoriesstaff to appeal: lawyers

Two jailed Chinese Rio TINTO brstoriesstaff to appeal: lawyers

Two Chinese Rio TINTO brstoriesemployees jailed for stealing trade secrets and pocketing millions in bribes have decided to appeal, their lawyers said Saturday. Wang Yong and Liu Caikui will appeal against their jail terms of 14 and seven years respective
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
18.7 percent increase in WHT collection

18.7 percent increase in WHT collection

The major revenue spinners of withholding tax (WHT) during first half of 2009-10 were contracts and supplies, imports, salaries, telephone, exports, bank interest, electricity, cash withdrawals and dividends. The FBR quarterly review, issued on Saturday,
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
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 Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Too soon for exit from stimulus steps: Japan

Too soon for exit from stimulus steps: Japan

Japanese Finance Minister Naoto Kan said on Saturday he told China that Japan cannot yet embark on an exit strategy from stimulus measures adopted in the wake of the financial crisis. Speaking at a news conference after financial dialogue talks in Beijing
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
18.7 percent increase in WHT collection

18.7 percent increase in WHT collection

The major revenue spinners of withholding tax (WHT) during first half of 2009-10 were contracts and supplies, imports, salaries, telephone, exports, bank interest, electricity, cash withdrawals and dividends. The FBR quarterly review, issued on Saturday,
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (April 03, 2010).
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Japan asks China to make wise decision on yuan

Japan asks China to make wise decision on yuan

Japan's Finance Minister said on Saturday he told Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao he expects China to make a wise decision about its yuan currency amid international pressure for China to let it strengthen. "The issue of the yuan, currencies and excess liquidi
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Much hyped iPad hits the market

Much hyped iPad hits the market

Apple's heavily hyped iPad went on sale Saturday in the United States with excited customers crowding to get their hands on what some see as a major new step in the digital revolution. The Apple flagship store in New York greeted hundreds of people who ha
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
China promises cooperation in development of energy sector

China promises cooperation in development of energy sector

China has promised Pakistan complete co-operation in the development of energy sector, particularly in the field of oil and gas exploration, its related services and coal processing. The assurance was given when a 5-member Pakistani delegation led by Depu
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Bangladesh shuts fertiliser factories for lack of gas

Bangladesh shuts fertiliser factories for lack of gas

Bangladesh shut five fertiliser factories on Saturday to save nearly 250 million cubic feet (mmcft) of natural gas a day in the face of acute electricity shortages, a senior official said. "The gas will be diverted to different power plants to produce mor
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
China promises cooperation in development of energy sector

China promises cooperation in development of energy sector

China has promised Pakistan complete co-operation in the development of energy sector, particularly in the field of oil and gas exploration, its related services and coal processing. The assurance was given when a 5-member Pakistani delegation led by Depu
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
UK's Mandelson attacks Barclays chief over pay

UK's Mandelson attacks Barclays chief over pay

British Business Secretary Peter Mandelson on Saturday called the president of Barclays bank the "unacceptable face of banking" in an unusually personal attack ahead of an imminent national election. Mandelson told the Times newspaper that Bob Diamond, he
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
China promises cooperation in development of energy sector

China promises cooperation in development of energy sector

China has promised Pakistan complete co-operation in the development of energy sector, particularly in the field of oil and gas exploration, its related services and coal processing. The assurance was given when a 5-member Pakistani delegation led by Depu
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
World currencies and dollar

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Oman Air raises capital, sees tough year ahead

Oman Air raises capital, sees tough year ahead

State-run Oman Air has raised its capital by 67 percent to $1.3 billion and plans to add new destinations, while its CEO said 2010 was expected to be a difficult year for the airline and the whole industry. "Looking forward to 2010, I am under no illusion
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
18.7 percent increase in WHT collection

18.7 percent increase in WHT collection

The major revenue spinners of withholding tax (WHT) during first half of 2009-10 were contracts and supplies, imports, salaries, telephone, exports, bank interest, electricity, cash withdrawals and dividends. The FBR quarterly review, issued on Saturday,
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
China provides Indonesia with infrastructure loans

China provides Indonesia with infrastructure loans

China has agreed to lend at least $1.8 billion in soft loans to Indonesia as part of its free trade agreement with the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), a minister said on Saturday.
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Greek Prime Minister calls for end to cronyism, keeps support

Greek Prime Minister calls for end to cronyism, keeps support

The worst of Greece's financial crisis is over but the debt-stricken country must tackle cronyism and cut back on waste to emerge a stronger nation, Prime Minister George Papandreou said. His government has introduced austerity measures and won a financia
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

The rates moved both ways on the local currency market on Saturday in process of trading, experts said. On the interbank market the rupee limited its decline against dollar, losing three paisa at 84.43 for buying and one paisa for selling at 84.46, they s
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Japan unveils humanoid robot that laughs and smiles

Japan unveils humanoid robot that laughs and smiles

Japanese researchers said Saturday they have developed a humanoid robot that can laugh and smile as it mimics a person's facial expressions. The robot, Geminoid TMF, can move its rubber facial skin to imitate a smile, a laugh showing teeth, and a grim loo
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

The rates moved both ways on the local currency market on Saturday in process of trading, experts said. On the interbank market the rupee limited its decline against dollar, losing three paisa at 84.43 for buying and one paisa for selling at 84.46, they s
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Freight forwarders: FBR penalises five banks for concealing record

Freight forwarders: FBR penalises five banks for concealing record

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finally penalised some five major banks on the charge of concealing records of some 333 freight forwarders involved in remitting around $920 million to their parent companies during last six years without paying a single
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
US Treasury recoups bail-out $181 billion

US Treasury recoups bail-out $181 billion

The US government has recouped 181 billion dollars of its bail-out money so far, according to an update on recent paybacks released by the Treasury Department. Recent paybacks included 3.4 billion dollars from the Hartford Financial Services Group Inc, wh
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
US Treasury recoups bail-out $181 billion

US Treasury recoups bail-out $181 billion

The US government has recouped 181 billion dollars of its bail-out money so far, according to an update on recent paybacks released by the Treasury Department. Recent paybacks included 3.4 billion dollars from the Hartford Financial Services Group Inc, wh
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Freight forwarders: FBR penalises five banks for concealing record

Freight forwarders: FBR penalises five banks for concealing record

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finally penalised some five major banks on the charge of concealing records of some 333 freight forwarders involved in remitting around $920 million to their parent companies during last six years without paying a single
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Barnes & Noble must "improve its corporate governance"

Barnes & Noble must "improve its corporate governance"

Billionaire investor Ron Burkle and his Yucaipa American Management fund is pressing top US bookseller Barnes & Noble Inc to add three to four new independent directors to the board. In a filing with the US Securities & Exchange Commission disclosed on We
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Freight forwarders: FBR penalises five banks for concealing record

Freight forwarders: FBR penalises five banks for concealing record

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finally penalised some five major banks on the charge of concealing records of some 333 freight forwarders involved in remitting around $920 million to their parent companies during last six years without paying a single
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
French 8.4 billion bond sale draws strong bids

French 8.4 billion bond sale draws strong bids

Investors showed strong appetite for highly-rated government debt at a French bond auction on Thursday against a backdrop of persistent concern about Greece's ability to finance its debt after its poor bond sales this week. The French sale of 8.4 billion
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Massive misuse of USAS by 20 sectors

Massive misuse of USAS by 20 sectors

Most of the companies and corporate entities in 20 major sectors declared losses, or nil income, reflecting massive misuse of Universal Self-Assessment Scheme (USAS) by the most documented sectors of economy during first half of 2009-10.
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
French 8.4 billion bond sale draws strong bids

French 8.4 billion bond sale draws strong bids

Investors showed strong appetite for highly-rated government debt at a French bond auction on Thursday against a backdrop of persistent concern about Greece's ability to finance its debt after its poor bond sales this week. The French sale of 8.4 billion
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Massive misuse of USAS by 20 sectors

Massive misuse of USAS by 20 sectors

Most of the companies and corporate entities in 20 major sectors declared losses, or nil income, reflecting massive misuse of Universal Self-Assessment Scheme (USAS) by the most documented sectors of economy during first half of 2009-10.
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Thai yields ease on inflation; Malaysian little changed

Thai yields ease on inflation; Malaysian little changed

Thai government bond yields eased further on Friday after lower-than-forecast March inflation and on expectations of smaller issuance in the third quarter. Thailand's benchmark five-year bond yield slipped one to two basis points to 3.49-3.50 percent in a
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Massive misuse of USAS by 20 sectors

Massive misuse of USAS by 20 sectors

Most of the companies and corporate entities in 20 major sectors declared losses, or nil income, reflecting massive misuse of Universal Self-Assessment Scheme (USAS) by the most documented sectors of economy during first half of 2009-10.
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Thai yields ease on inflation; Malaysian little changed

Thai yields ease on inflation; Malaysian little changed

Thai government bond yields eased further on Friday after lower-than-forecast March inflation and on expectations of smaller issuance in the third quarter. Thailand's benchmark five-year bond yield slipped one to two basis points to 3.49-3.50 percent in a
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
MoF ensures fiscal discipline

MoF ensures fiscal discipline

With a view to improve financial discipline and streamline the management of public accounts, the Ministry of Finance has decided to restrict the validity of cheques up to three months or 30th June whichever is earlier.
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
US corporate bond spreads tighten

US corporate bond spreads tighten

US corporate bond spreads tightened on Thursday after robust economic data bolstered sentiment, but the market's underlying tone remained cautious ahead of Friday's much-anticipated monthly jobs report. The strongest manufacturing data in more than five y
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
MoF ensures fiscal discipline

MoF ensures fiscal discipline

With a view to improve financial discipline and streamline the management of public accounts, the Ministry of Finance has decided to restrict the validity of cheques up to three months or 30th June whichever is earlier.
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (April 03, 2010).

Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
US corporate bond spreads tighten

US corporate bond spreads tighten

US corporate bond spreads tightened on Thursday after robust economic data bolstered sentiment, but the market's underlying tone remained cautious ahead of Friday's much-anticipated monthly jobs report. The strongest manufacturing data in more than five y
Published 04 Apr, 2010 12:00am
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