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Print - 2012-09-25
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (September 24, 2012).

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Speakers highlight importance of rights of disabled people

Speakers highlight importance of rights of disabled people

Speakers at a discussion urged political parties to design their manifestoes more relevant to democratic rights of people with disabilities which would help bring such people into mainstream. The discussion "The Political Rights of Persons with Disabiliti
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
'Concrete measures needed to keep dengue under control'

'Concrete measures needed to keep dengue under control'

Due to efforts by the government departments and vigorous co-operation by the people, the Punjab government has been able to successfully control the dengue virus. However, all stakeholders would have to continue their efforts, along with a co-ordinated p
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Blasphemous movie: protests bring supplies of Nato vehicles to a halt

Blasphemous movie: protests bring supplies of Nato vehicles to a halt

The countrywide violent protests against blasphemous movie have brought the supplies of armoured vehicles for Nato forces to a halt because of security threats, harbour sources told Business Recorder on Monday. They said dozens of loaded trucks wit
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (September 24, 2012).

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
FIA arrests 60 deported Pakistanis from Britain

FIA arrests 60 deported Pakistanis from Britain

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has on Monday arrested 60 Pakistanis deported from Britain. According to sources, FIA has arrested 60 Pakistanis who arrived at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport after being deported from Britain. Sources said
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Ufone's exciting offer for cricket lovers

Ufone's exciting offer for cricket lovers

Ufone recently launched a new offer for the cricket loving nation. The offer comes filled with tons of minutes along with tons of runs, to be enjoyed in the T20 World Cup to be hosted in Sri Lanka. All a customer needs to dial *2020 No and select their te
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 24, 2012).

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Missing containers: NAB, FBR asked to submit comprehensive report

Missing containers: NAB, FBR asked to submit comprehensive report

Supreme Court on Monday sought again a comprehensive report from National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in relation to the case of missing containers of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). While resuming the he
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Missing containers: NAB, FBR asked to submit comprehensive report

Missing containers: NAB, FBR asked to submit comprehensive report

Supreme Court on Monday sought again a comprehensive report from National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in relation to the case of missing containers of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). While resuming the he
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (September 24, 2012).

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Missing containers: NAB, FBR asked to submit comprehensive report

Missing containers: NAB, FBR asked to submit comprehensive report

Supreme Court on Monday sought again a comprehensive report from National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in relation to the case of missing containers of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). While resuming the he
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (September 24, 2012).

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (September 24, 2012).

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
ANF rejects Musa's allegations

ANF rejects Musa's allegations

Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Monday filed its response in the Supreme Court in relation to a petition filed by the counsel for Syed Ali Musa Gilani, son of former premier Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. Gilani's counsel had accuse the ANF of harassing, manhandling
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
ANF rejects Musa's allegations

ANF rejects Musa's allegations

Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Monday filed its response in the Supreme Court in relation to a petition filed by the counsel for Syed Ali Musa Gilani, son of former premier Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. Gilani's counsel had accuse the ANF of harassing, manhandling
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (September 24, 2012).

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Iran tests home-built anti-aircraft system

Iran tests home-built anti-aircraft system

Iran successfully test-fired a domestically made anti-aircraft system, the country's English-language Press TV reported on Monday. "The mid-range system is capable of intercepting targets at a range of 50 kilometres (30 miles) and can fly at an altitude o
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (September 24, 2012).

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Iran tests home-built anti-aircraft system

Iran tests home-built anti-aircraft system

Iran successfully test-fired a domestically made anti-aircraft system, the country's English-language Press TV reported on Monday. "The mid-range system is capable of intercepting targets at a range of 50 kilometres (30 miles) and can fly at an altitude o
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (September 24, 2012).

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
MQM threatens to quit government if demands not met in three days

MQM threatens to quit government if demands not met in three days

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Monday gave a three-day ultimatum to Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to fulfil the former's demands, otherwise the party would sit on the opposition benches, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, the decision
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (September 24, 2012).

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
MQM threatens to quit government if demands not met in three days

MQM threatens to quit government if demands not met in three days

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Monday gave a three-day ultimatum to Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to fulfil the former's demands, otherwise the party would sit on the opposition benches, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, the decision
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (September 24, 2012).

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
IMF likely to cut global growth estimates: Lagarde

IMF likely to cut global growth estimates: Lagarde

The International Monetary Fund is likely to lower its growth estimates for the global economy when they are published next month, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Monday. "We continue to project a gradual recovery, but global growth will likely be a bit
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
IMF likely to cut global growth estimates: Lagarde

IMF likely to cut global growth estimates: Lagarde

The International Monetary Fund is likely to lower its growth estimates for the global economy when they are published next month, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Monday. "We continue to project a gradual recovery, but global growth will likely be a bit
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
IMF likely to cut global growth estimates: Lagarde

IMF likely to cut global growth estimates: Lagarde

The International Monetary Fund is likely to lower its growth estimates for the global economy when they are published next month, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Monday. "We continue to project a gradual recovery, but global growth will likely be a bit
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
IMF SBA $105 million fifth instalment due on October 1

IMF SBA $105 million fifth instalment due on October 1

Fifth instalment of the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) worth $105 million to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is due on October 1, 2012, it is learnt. Sources in the Ministry of Finance told Business Recorder on Monday that there is no concern reg
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (September 24, 2012).

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
IMF SBA $105 million fifth instalment due on October 1

IMF SBA $105 million fifth instalment due on October 1

Fifth instalment of the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) worth $105 million to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is due on October 1, 2012, it is learnt. Sources in the Ministry of Finance told Business Recorder on Monday that there is no concern reg
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (September 24, 2012).

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
IMF SBA $105 million fifth instalment due on October 1

IMF SBA $105 million fifth instalment due on October 1

Fifth instalment of the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) worth $105 million to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is due on October 1, 2012, it is learnt. Sources in the Ministry of Finance told Business Recorder on Monday that there is no concern reg
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pakistani woman made Norway's minister

Pakistani woman made Norway's minister

Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has appointed a Pakistani Muslim woman as part of his government during a Cabinet reshuffle this week. Hadia Tajik, 29, of Pakistani descent, was appointed on Friday as Norway's Minister of Culture, reported priva
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pakistani woman made Norway's minister

Pakistani woman made Norway's minister

Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has appointed a Pakistani Muslim woman as part of his government during a Cabinet reshuffle this week. Hadia Tajik, 29, of Pakistani descent, was appointed on Friday as Norway's Minister of Culture, reported priva
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: divergent trend

THE RUPEE: divergent trend

Divergent trend was witnessed on the currency market on Monday in process of trading, market men said. As a result of higher demand for dollar, the rupee could not retain its firmness, shedding five paisa for buying at 94.55 and it inched down by four pai
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: divergent trend

THE RUPEE: divergent trend

Divergent trend was witnessed on the currency market on Monday in process of trading, market men said. As a result of higher demand for dollar, the rupee could not retain its firmness, shedding five paisa for buying at 94.55 and it inched down by four pai
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Britain and Canada to share embassies in cost-cutting move

Britain and Canada to share embassies in cost-cutting move

Britain and Canada announced plans Monday to share diplomatic missions abroad, in a move aimed at co-ordinating business interests while cutting costs at the same time, the Foreign Office in London said. Details were expected to be announced in Ottawa lat
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
ISE index declines by 17.72 points

ISE index declines by 17.72 points

Bears dominated the proceedings on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 17.72 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,146.99 to 3,129.27
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
ISE index declines by 17.72 points

ISE index declines by 17.72 points

Bears dominated the proceedings on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 17.72 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,146.99 to 3,129.27
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
China's corruption crackdown takes shine off luxury boom

China's corruption crackdown takes shine off luxury boom

Luxury brands banking on a China rebound to boost sales may be in for an unpleasant surprise: weak demand in the world's second largest luxury market may last longer than the economic slowdown as Beijing cracks down on conspicuous consumption.
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
LSE index sheds 59.4 points

LSE index sheds 59.4 points

Bearish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and the equities registered declines amid descending transaction volume due to lacking interest on the part of investors who remained on the sideline. The LSE-25 index lost 59.4 points to
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
LSE index sheds 59.4 points

LSE index sheds 59.4 points

Bearish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and the equities registered declines amid descending transaction volume due to lacking interest on the part of investors who remained on the sideline. The LSE-25 index lost 59.4 points to
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Breathing European air shortens lives

Breathing European air shortens lives

Air pollution is shortening lives by almost two years in parts of the European Union, the European Environmental Agency (EEA) said, strengthening the case for a tightening of emissions restrictions in the bloc. Legislation had managed to cut the amount of
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Cairn aims to sell part of India stake for $940 million

Cairn aims to sell part of India stake for $940 million

Britain's Cairn Energy, which last year sold a controlling stake in its Indian unit, plans to sell another big chunk for up to $940 million, a source close to the company and reports said Monday. The move comes after the oil and gas company's net profits
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Amendment to Ogra rules proposed to facilitate LNG import

Amendment to Ogra rules proposed to facilitate LNG import

Amendment to Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) rules has been proposed to facilitate import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), informed sources told Business Recorder. Sources told Business Recorder that the recommendation was proposed by
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Amendment to Ogra rules proposed to facilitate LNG import

Amendment to Ogra rules proposed to facilitate LNG import

Amendment to Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) rules has been proposed to facilitate import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), informed sources told Business Recorder. Sources told Business Recorder that the recommendation was proposed by
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Amendment to Ogra rules proposed to facilitate LNG import

Amendment to Ogra rules proposed to facilitate LNG import

Amendment to Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) rules has been proposed to facilitate import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), informed sources told Business Recorder. Sources told Business Recorder that the recommendation was proposed by
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
BRIndex30 down by 52.78 points

BRIndex30 down by 52.78 points

On Mon-day, BRIndex30 opened at 10,610.68. It touched an intraday high of 10,683.12 and an intraday low of 10,553.87 and closed at 10,557.90 which was -52.78 points or -0.5 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 35,935,500, which was 41.89 pe
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
BRIndex30 down by 52.78 points

BRIndex30 down by 52.78 points

On Mon-day, BRIndex30 opened at 10,610.68. It touched an intraday high of 10,683.12 and an intraday low of 10,553.87 and closed at 10,557.90 which was -52.78 points or -0.5 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 35,935,500, which was 41.89 pe
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Index loses 77.12 points

Index loses 77.12 points

The KSE-100 index on Monday declined by 77.12 points to close at 15,375.52 points due to profit taking mainly by local investors. Although the opening was positive and the index once again breached 15,500 psychological level to hit 15,514.41 points intra-
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Index loses 77.12 points

Index loses 77.12 points

The KSE-100 index on Monday declined by 77.12 points to close at 15,375.52 points due to profit taking mainly by local investors. Although the opening was positive and the index once again breached 15,500 psychological level to hit 15,514.41 points intra-
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Index loses 77.12 points

Index loses 77.12 points

The KSE-100 index on Monday declined by 77.12 points to close at 15,375.52 points due to profit taking mainly by local investors. Although the opening was positive and the index once again breached 15,500 psychological level to hit 15,514.41 points intra-
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
ECP institutes legal proceedings against Malik, 11 others

ECP institutes legal proceedings against Malik, 11 others

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has instituted legal proceedings against Minister for Interior Rehman Malik and 11 other Members of the Senate, National and Provincial Assemblies of the Punjab and Sindh for making false declaration while filing
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
ECP institutes legal proceedings against Malik, 11 others

ECP institutes legal proceedings against Malik, 11 others

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has instituted legal proceedings against Minister for Interior Rehman Malik and 11 other Members of the Senate, National and Provincial Assemblies of the Punjab and Sindh for making false declaration while filing
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Government in contact with OIC states

Government in contact with OIC states

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Asharf has said the government is in contact with all the members of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) for enactment of a global law curbing blasphemy. According to him, the President Asif Ali Zardari's speech at the
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Government in contact with OIC states

Government in contact with OIC states

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Asharf has said the government is in contact with all the members of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) for enactment of a global law curbing blasphemy. According to him, the President Asif Ali Zardari's speech at the
Published 25 Sep, 2012 12:00am