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Print - 2010-10-17

Chairman IAASB and executive director IFAC's to visit Pakistan

Chairman IAASB and executive director IFAC's to visit Pakistan

Chairman International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) Professor Arnold Schilder and Executive Director, Professional Standards, International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) James M. Sylph will visit Pakistan. During their three-day visit

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Allama Iqbal Airport: authorities directed to chalk out plan for beautification

Allama Iqbal Airport: authorities directed to chalk out plan for beautification

Punjab Chief Minister (CM), Shahbaz Sharif visited Allama Iqbal International Airport and various parts of Lahore Ring Road, on Saturday. He directed the airport management, National Engineering Services Pakistan (Nespak) and Parks and Horticulture Author

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

MQM for a peaceful revolution: Altaf

MQM for a peaceful revolution: Altaf

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Chief Altaf Hussain on Saturday said we are peace-loving and we not only want to contest election in peaceful manner but also intend to bring a peaceful revolution in the country. He was addressing via telephone to the part

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

List of textile products for EU

List of textile products for EU

Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Federal Advisor on Textile, has forwarded a list of additional textile products requesting EU to include in the list of the duty-free items imported by EU from Pakistan.

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Woman farmers demand land ownership to defeat hunger

Woman farmers demand land ownership to defeat hunger

Floods have displaced over 20 million people from their homes and destroyed over 2 million hectares of crops, raising fears of growing hunger and malnutrition among poor people - "If we are to defeat hunger, we must empower and facilitate small farmers, e

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Government urged to review APTTA

Government urged to review APTTA

Acting President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Mohammed Mansha Churra has urged the government to review Afghanistan Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) and include a condition that Afghan imports must pay duty at

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Oxford launches book on qualitative research in education

Oxford launches book on qualitative research in education

Oxford University Press and Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers (SPELT) has launched the book Perils, Pitfalls and Reflexivity in Qualitative Research in Education edited by Fauzia Shamim and Rashida Qureshi. Speaking at the book launching cerem

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

'Bench-Bar tiff to damage judicial system'

'Bench-Bar tiff to damage judicial system'

Member Pakistan Bar Council and former president Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Hamid Khan viewed that confrontation between Bench and Bar would badly damage judicial system in the country. He said this while addressing a luncheon organised by Profe

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Indian Muslims to appeal Babri Masjid ruling

Indian Muslims to appeal Babri Masjid ruling

An Indian Muslim forum Saturday said it would contest a court ruling which divided a contested religious site between Hindus and Muslims in a verdict seen as favouring the Hindu litigants. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board, a private body set up in

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Indian Muslims to appeal Babri Masjid ruling

Indian Muslims to appeal Babri Masjid ruling

An Indian Muslim forum Saturday said it would contest a court ruling which divided a contested religious site between Hindus and Muslims in a verdict seen as favouring the Hindu litigants. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board, a private body set up in

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Two Russian giants may invest in IP gas line, Steel Mills: BoI

Two Russian giants may invest in IP gas line, Steel Mills: BoI

Two Russian industry giants are likely to invest in construction of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, and expansion in Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation, if Pakistan agrees to provide them sovereign guarantees. This was stated exclusively to Business Recorder

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Two Russian giants may invest in IP gas line, Steel Mills: BoI

Two Russian industry giants are likely to invest in construction of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, and expansion in Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation, if Pakistan agrees to provide them sovereign guarantees. This was stated exclusively to Business Recorder
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Two Russian giants may invest in IP gas line, Steel Mills: BoI

Two Russian industry giants are likely to invest in construction of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, and expansion in Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation, if Pakistan agrees to provide them sovereign guarantees. This was stated exclusively to Business Recorder
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

PPP dissidents launch anti-Zardari drive

While criticising party's leadership for ignoring the genuine workers, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) dissidents on Saturday announced launching a campaign to remove Party's co-chairman and President Asif Ali Zardari.
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

PPP dissidents launch anti-Zardari drive

While criticising party's leadership for ignoring the genuine workers, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) dissidents on Saturday announced launching a campaign to remove Party's co-chairman and President Asif Ali Zardari.
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Military operation in North Waziristan: decision to be premised upon national interest

Pakistan on Saturday took a firm stand regarding launch of military operation in North Waziristan, considered as epicenter of al Qaeda, and made it clear that the decision would be taken keeping its 'national interest' in view, however its stand should no
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Military operation in North Waziristan: decision to be premised upon national interest

Pakistan on Saturday took a firm stand regarding launch of military operation in North Waziristan, considered as epicenter of al Qaeda, and made it clear that the decision would be taken keeping its 'national interest' in view, however its stand should no
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Faysal Bank takes over controlling interest of RBS Pakistan

Faysal Bank Limited has announced take over of the controlling interest in the Pakistan operations of Royal Bank of Scotland Limited (RBS Pakistan), from the RBS Group for Euro 41 million, thereby achieving a significant milestone in its growth strategy.
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Faysal Bank takes over controlling interest of RBS Pakistan

Faysal Bank Limited has announced take over of the controlling interest in the Pakistan operations of Royal Bank of Scotland Limited (RBS Pakistan), from the RBS Group for Euro 41 million, thereby achieving a significant milestone in its growth strategy.
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Faysal Bank takes over controlling interest of RBS Pakistan

Faysal Bank Limited has announced take over of the controlling interest in the Pakistan operations of Royal Bank of Scotland Limited (RBS Pakistan), from the RBS Group for Euro 41 million, thereby achieving a significant milestone in its growth strategy.
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

''Energy crisis, terrorism, RGST, major threats to economy''

Punjab regional chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Muhammad Adrees, has termed the energy crisis, terrorism, imposition of reformed GST and double-digit mark up as major threats to the country''s economy. He
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

'Energy crisis, terrorism, RGST, major threats to economy'

Punjab regional chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Muhammad Adrees, has termed the energy crisis, terrorism, imposition of reformed GST and double-digit mark up as major threats to the country's economy. He w
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

'Energy crisis, terrorism, RGST, major threats to economy'

Punjab regional chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Muhammad Adrees, has termed the energy crisis, terrorism, imposition of reformed GST and double-digit mark up as major threats to the country's economy. He w
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Turkmens open Russia-bound gas route

Turkmenistan inaugurated a pipeline on Saturday that will help boost exports of natural gas to Russia. The 200-kilometer route links reserves in the barren Karakum desert to a compressor station that feeds into the Soviet-built Central-Asia-Center pipelin
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Turkmens open Russia-bound gas route

Turkmenistan inaugurated a pipeline on Saturday that will help boost exports of natural gas to Russia. The 200-kilometer route links reserves in the barren Karakum desert to a compressor station that feeds into the Soviet-built Central-Asia-Center pipelin
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Turkmens open Russia-bound gas route

Turkmenistan inaugurated a pipeline on Saturday that will help boost exports of natural gas to Russia. The 200-kilometer route links reserves in the barren Karakum desert to a compressor station that feeds into the Soviet-built Central-Asia-Center pipelin
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

GST collection on five major services: NFC''s Technical Standing Committee yet to resolve issue

The Technical Standing Committee constituted by the National Finance Commission (NFC) has yet to resolve the issue of collection of sales tax on five major services particularly courier services, customs agents, stevedores, ship chandlers and other port s
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

GST collection on five major services: NFC's Technical Standing Committee yet to resolve issue

The Technical Standing Committee constituted by the National Finance Commission (NFC) has yet to resolve the issue of collection of sales tax on five major services particularly courier services, customs agents, stevedores, ship chandlers and other port s
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

GST collection on five major services: NFC's Technical Standing Committee yet to resolve issue

The Technical Standing Committee constituted by the National Finance Commission (NFC) has yet to resolve the issue of collection of sales tax on five major services particularly courier services, customs agents, stevedores, ship chandlers and other port s
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Edible oil importers: FWO Jetty accused of overcharging

The Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) has accused FWO Jetty-Liquid Cargo Terminal (LCT)--of overcharging edible oil imports from Malaysia. In a letter to the Minister for Industries and Production, Hazar Khan Bijarani, Secretary General,
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Edible oil importers: FWO Jetty accused of overcharging

The Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) has accused FWO Jetty-Liquid Cargo Terminal (LCT)--of overcharging edible oil imports from Malaysia. In a letter to the Minister for Industries and Production, Hazar Khan Bijarani, Secretary General,
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Edible oil importers: FWO Jetty accused of overcharging

The Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) has accused FWO Jetty-Liquid Cargo Terminal (LCT)--of overcharging edible oil imports from Malaysia. In a letter to the Minister for Industries and Production, Hazar Khan Bijarani, Secretary General,
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Total says has halted oil products trade with Iran

French oil major Total has halted all its trade in oil products with Iran in compliance with a European embargo, Total Chief Executive Christophe de Margerie said in an interview. Total was one of several European oil companies that had been resisting pre
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Total says has halted oil products trade with Iran

French oil major Total has halted all its trade in oil products with Iran in compliance with a European embargo, Total Chief Executive Christophe de Margerie said in an interview. Total was one of several European oil companies that had been resisting pre
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Total says has halted oil products trade with Iran

French oil major Total has halted all its trade in oil products with Iran in compliance with a European embargo, Total Chief Executive Christophe de Margerie said in an interview. Total was one of several European oil companies that had been resisting pre
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Ban of pillion riding lifted

Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza has announced to lift the ban on pillion riding in Karachi and Hyderabad, Aaj News reported on Saturday. Talking to media in Hyderabad, Mirza said that the law and order situation had improved in the province,
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Ban of pillion riding lifted

Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza has announced to lift the ban on pillion riding in Karachi and Hyderabad, Aaj News reported on Saturday. Talking to media in Hyderabad, Mirza said that the law and order situation had improved in the province,
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Body to investigate news

The Ministry of Information Saturday, on the orders of the Supreme Court, has formed an inquiry committee to investigate the factors behind the news about revoking the notification of judges' reinstatement. Najeebullah Khan, Dr Abdul Jabbar, Hameed Haroon
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Body to investigate news

The Ministry of Information Saturday, on the orders of the Supreme Court, has formed an inquiry committee to investigate the factors behind the news about revoking the notification of judges' reinstatement. Najeebullah Khan, Dr Abdul Jabbar, Hameed Haroon
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

North Korea threatens: '1,000-fold' increase in weapons

North Korea's media on Saturday threatened "1,000-fold" military buildup as the United States ruled out lifting sanctions to try to coax Pyongyang into resuming talks aimed at its nuclear weapons programs. Last year, North Korea quit the nuclear disarmame
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Kitchen items prices maintain rising trend

The price of most of the essential kitchen items increased during this week, according to a survey carried out by Business Recorder on Saturday. The food items whose prices registered increase were onions, tomatoes, potatoes, chicken, sugar, wheat
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Kohala hydro project: panel to examine execution on government-to-government basis

The Ministry of Water and Power has failed to get Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet''s concurrence for the 1100 mw Kohala hydropower project, already awarded to a foreign firm in an allegedly non-transparent manner.
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Kohala hydro project: panel to examine execution on government-to-government basis

The Ministry of Water and Power has failed to get Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet's concurrence for the 1100 mw Kohala hydropower project, already awarded to a foreign firm in an allegedly non-transparent manner.
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Kohala hydro project: panel to examine execution on government-to-government basis

The Ministry of Water and Power has failed to get Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet's concurrence for the 1100 mw Kohala hydropower project, already awarded to a foreign firm in an allegedly non-transparent manner.
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Government urged to check corruption in customs department

The World Bank (WB) has informed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that the government of Pakistan should demonstrate commitment to check corruption in the customs department for developing a system based on integrity to raise revenue collection.
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Government urged to check corruption in customs department

The World Bank (WB) has informed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that the government of Pakistan should demonstrate commitment to check corruption in the customs department for developing a system based on integrity to raise revenue collection.
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Government urged to check corruption in customs department

The World Bank (WB) has informed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that the government of Pakistan should demonstrate commitment to check corruption in the customs department for developing a system based on integrity to raise revenue collection.
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

RGST bills: assemblies required to show urgency: IMF team expected on October 27

The federal government and provinces need to introduce Reformed GST Bills in their respective assemblies for legislation prior to arrival of International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation on October 27 for initiation of talks on economic performance of the
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

RGST bills: assemblies required to show urgency: IMF team expected on October 27

The federal government and provinces need to introduce Reformed GST Bills in their respective assemblies for legislation prior to arrival of International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation on October 27 for initiation of talks on economic performance of the
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

RGST bills: assemblies required to show urgency: IMF team expected on October 27

The federal government and provinces need to introduce Reformed GST Bills in their respective assemblies for legislation prior to arrival of International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation on October 27 for initiation of talks on economic performance of the
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Oil prices deregulation approved

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved, in principle, de-regulation of oil prices and Inland Freight Equalisation Margin (IFEM). The ECC has also approved to fix margins of oil marketing companies (OMCs) and dealers which w
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Oil prices deregulation approved

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved, in principle, de-regulation of oil prices and Inland Freight Equalisation Margin (IFEM). The ECC has also approved to fix margins of oil marketing companies (OMCs) and dealers which w
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Oil prices deregulation approved

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved, in principle, de-regulation of oil prices and Inland Freight Equalisation Margin (IFEM). The ECC has also approved to fix margins of oil marketing companies (OMCs) and dealers which w
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Load-shedding plan for CNG stations, industry: ministry asked to seek cabinet''s approval

Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has not approved the one-day a week gas load shedding plan for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations and industry and directed Ministry of Petroleum to seek its approval from Cabinet, senior official o
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Load-shedding plan for CNG stations, industry: ministry asked to seek cabinet's approval

Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has not approved the one-day a week gas load shedding plan for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations and industry and directed Ministry of Petroleum to seek its approval from Cabinet, senior official o
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Load-shedding plan for CNG stations, industry: ministry asked to seek cabinet's approval

Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has not approved the one-day a week gas load shedding plan for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations and industry and directed Ministry of Petroleum to seek its approval from Cabinet, senior official o
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Package for farmers approved: decision on wheat support price proposal deferred by ECC

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday deferred decision on the proposal for increase in wheat support price, and approved one-time incentive package for flood affected areas farmers. The meeting was presided over by Minister
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Package for farmers approved: decision on wheat support price proposal deferred by ECC

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday deferred decision on the proposal for increase in wheat support price, and approved one-time incentive package for flood affected areas farmers. The meeting was presided over by Minister
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Package for farmers approved: decision on wheat support price proposal deferred by ECC

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday deferred decision on the proposal for increase in wheat support price, and approved one-time incentive package for flood affected areas farmers. The meeting was presided over by Minister
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

FBR compiles province-wise data of key services

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the first time has compiled a province-wise data of over 25-30 key services to know about the exact sales tax payments and input tax adjustment claimed by the service providers for smooth enforcement of the ''reforme
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

FBR compiles province-wise data of key services

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the first time has compiled a province-wise data of over 25-30 key services to know about the exact sales tax payments and input tax adjustment claimed by the service providers for smooth enforcement of the 'reformed
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

FBR compiles province-wise data of key services

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the first time has compiled a province-wise data of over 25-30 key services to know about the exact sales tax payments and input tax adjustment claimed by the service providers for smooth enforcement of the 'reformed
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Nisar challenges Deedar's appointment in Supreme Court

Opposition leader in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday challenged appointment of former Justice Deedar Hussain Shah as chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the Supreme Court. Advocate Akram Sheikh filed the petition in the
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Nisar challenges Deedar's appointment in Supreme Court

Opposition leader in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday challenged appointment of former Justice Deedar Hussain Shah as chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the Supreme Court. Advocate Akram Sheikh filed the petition in the
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (October 16, 2010) and the forecast for Sunday (October 17, 2010).

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Section 144 imposed

Intelligence agencies have informed the government that there might be terror attacks on polling stations during the by-election in PS 94. This was disclosed by Brigadier Wasim Ayub, Commander, Sachal Rangers, who was accompanied by Deputy Inspector Gener
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Section 144 imposed

Intelligence agencies have informed the government that there might be terror attacks on polling stations during the by-election in PS 94. This was disclosed by Brigadier Wasim Ayub, Commander, Sachal Rangers, who was accompanied by Deputy Inspector Gener
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (October 16, 2010) and for Sunday (October 17, 2010)
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

18 killed in Karachi on eve of PS 94 by-poll

The spate of targeted killings in the city continued on Saturday, as 18 more people were killed in different areas of the city on the eve of PS 94 by-poll. Orangi Town and Nazimabad were the worst affected areas. With the flare up in violence, tension gri
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

18 killed in Karachi on eve of PS 94 by-poll

The spate of targeted killings in the city continued on Saturday, as 18 more people were killed in different areas of the city on the eve of PS 94 by-poll. Orangi Town and Nazimabad were the worst affected areas. With the flare up in violence, tension gri
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Prime Minister, army chief meet President

President Asif Ali Zaradri, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani have decided 'tit for tat' response if Nato forces again violate Pakistan's territory. Sources told Business Recorder that the troika
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Prime Minister, army chief meet President

President Asif Ali Zaradri, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani have decided 'tit for tat' response if Nato forces again violate Pakistan's territory. Sources told Business Recorder that the troika
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan rejects Indian army chief's allegations

Pakistan on Saturday took a serious exception to reported statement of Indian Army Chief about his threat perception from Pakistan, war under a nuclear scenario and uncalled for and gratuitous comments on the internal affairs of Pakistan. In a statement,
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan rejects Indian army chief's allegations

Pakistan on Saturday took a serious exception to reported statement of Indian Army Chief about his threat perception from Pakistan, war under a nuclear scenario and uncalled for and gratuitous comments on the internal affairs of Pakistan. In a statement,
Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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Karachi chemicals and dyes market rates

Chemicals and dyes market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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Rates of spices and other allied commodities

Rates of spices and other allied commodities in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (October 16, 2010).

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (October 16, 2010).

Published 17 Oct, 2010 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (October 16, 2010).

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Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

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

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Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency Rate

USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 24

2278.33

USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 24

278.13

USD to Japanese Yen / May 24

156.99

USD to Swiss Franc / May 24

0.91

Pound Sterling to USD / May 24

1.27

Euro to USD / May 24

1.08

Stock Volume

S&P 500 / May 24

5304.72

India Sensex / May 24

74410.39

Tokyo Nikkei / May 24

38646.11

Nasdaq / May 24

16920.80

Hang Seng / May 24

18608.94

FTSE 100 / May 24

8317.59

Dow Jones / May 24

39069.59

Germany DAX 30 / May 24

18693.37

Item Value

Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 24

77.72

Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 24

19935

Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 24

205933

Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 24

2333.83

Cotton US¢/pound / May 24

80.52

Petrol/Litre / May 25

273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock Price

786 Invest Ltd / May 25

786 Investments Limited(786)

5

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abbas Sugar / May 25

Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)

585

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Agro Allianz / May 25

Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)

16

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abid Silk / May 25

Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)

3.49

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Ali Asghar / May 25

Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)

2.07

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Allied Bank / May 25

Allied Bank Limited(ABL)

87.10

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abbott Lab. / May 25

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)

499.34

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abson Ind. / May 25

Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)

2.50

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Alfalah ETF. / May 25

Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)

9.84

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock Price

786 Invest Ltd / May 25

786 Investments Limited(786)

5

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abbas Sugar / May 25

Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)

585

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Agro Allianz / May 25

Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)

16

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abid Silk / May 25

Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)

3.49

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Ali Asghar / May 25

Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)

2.07

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Allied Bank / May 25

Allied Bank Limited(ABL)

87.10

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abbott Lab. / May 25

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)

499.34

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abson Ind. / May 25

Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)

2.50

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Alfalah ETF. / May 25

Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)

9.84

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock Volume

P.I.A.C.(A) / May 25

Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)

47,200,500

▲ 0.00

Cnergyico PK / May 25

Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)

29,719,327

▲ 0.00

Pak Petroleum / May 25

Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)

21,170,581

▲ 0.00

Pak Refinery / May 25

Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)

16,965,134

▲ 0.00

The Searle Co. / May 25

The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)

15,793,227

▲ 0.00

P.T.C.L. / May 25

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)

15,054,641

▲ 0.00

K-Electric Ltd. / May 25

K-Electric Limited(KEL)

14,145,556

▲ 0.00

WorldCall Telecom / May 25

Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)

13,158,668

▲ 0.00

Telecard Limited / May 25

Telecard Limited(TELE)

12,358,668

▲ 0.00

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