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Print - 2014-05-31
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (May 30, 2014) and the forecast for Saturday (May 31, 2014).

Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
SECP deplores 'defamation campaign'

SECP deplores 'defamation campaign'

This is with reference to the enforcement actions taken by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) wherein penalties have been imposed on the Karachi Stock Exchange and its senior management on account of negligence in taking timely enfo
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (May 30, 2014).

Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Rape victim attempts suicide

Rape victim attempts suicide

A 22-year-old victim of rape by a fake faith healer (Pir) attempted to commit suicide by consuming poisonous pills in Rajana town here on Friday. According to police, Afia, resident of village 285GB, was subjected to sexual assault by Muhammad Asghar, the
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
North Waziristan Taliban revoke peace accord with government

North Waziristan Taliban revoke peace accord with government

The North Waziristan Taliban led by Hafiz Gul Bahadar have formally revoked the peace accord with the Pakistani government, a pamphlet distributed by the group in the tribal region said. The faction, as the pamphlet sent to media by Bahadur's spokesman Ah
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Prime Minister urged to waive off import duty on yarn

Prime Minister urged to waive off import duty on yarn

North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry's (NKATI) President Mahmood Rangoonwala has urged the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to wave the import duty on yarn in the incoming budget of 2014-15. He was of the view
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (May 30, 2014).

Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Counter-financing of terrorism: Senate body approves bill

Counter-financing of terrorism: Senate body approves bill

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control on Friday approved an Anti-Terrorism (second amendment) Bill, 2014 relating to counter financing of terrorism in the country. The committee unanimously passed the bill after the government in
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (May 30, 2014) and for Saturday (May 31, 2014).
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Counter-financing of terrorism: Senate body approves bill

Counter-financing of terrorism: Senate body approves bill

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control on Friday approved an Anti-Terrorism (second amendment) Bill, 2014 relating to counter financing of terrorism in the country. The committee unanimously passed the bill after the government in
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (May 30, 2014).

Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Scots independence campaign begins

Scots independence campaign begins

Regulated campaigning for and against Scottish independence began on Friday four months before the referendum, against a backdrop of disputed economic claims. British finance minister George Osborne said the 300-year-old union between England and Scotland
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Scots independence campaign begins

Scots independence campaign begins

Regulated campaigning for and against Scottish independence began on Friday four months before the referendum, against a backdrop of disputed economic claims. British finance minister George Osborne said the 300-year-old union between England and Scotland
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (May 30, 2014).

Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Public-sector enterprises: July-March borrowing stands at Rs 74 billion

Public-sector enterprises: July-March borrowing stands at Rs 74 billion

Inefficiencies of Public Sectors Enterprises (PSEs) have resulted in higher lending from the domestic banking system to ease financial issues. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), PSEs borrowed over Rs 74 billion during first nine months of curr
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (May 30, 2014).

Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Public-sector enterprises: July-March borrowing stands at Rs 74 billion

Public-sector enterprises: July-March borrowing stands at Rs 74 billion

Inefficiencies of Public Sectors Enterprises (PSEs) have resulted in higher lending from the domestic banking system to ease financial issues. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), PSEs borrowed over Rs 74 billion during first nine months of curr
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (May 30, 2014).

Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Public-sector enterprises: July-March borrowing stands at Rs 74 billion

Public-sector enterprises: July-March borrowing stands at Rs 74 billion

Inefficiencies of Public Sectors Enterprises (PSEs) have resulted in higher lending from the domestic banking system to ease financial issues. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), PSEs borrowed over Rs 74 billion during first nine months of curr
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: minor changes

THE RUPEE: minor changes

The rupee almost held the overnight levels against the dollar on the currency market on Friday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee firmly held the overnight levels against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 98.68 and Rs 98.70 respectiv
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: minor changes

THE RUPEE: minor changes

The rupee almost held the overnight levels against the dollar on the currency market on Friday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee firmly held the overnight levels against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 98.68 and Rs 98.70 respectiv
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
54 Nato containers disappeared from port: PQA

54 Nato containers disappeared from port: PQA

Port Qasim Authority (PQA) Friday revealed that 54 Nato containers, carrying 31 consignments were disappeared from the port, causing a loss of Rs 18.9 million to the national exchequer, under the head of custom duty. This was revealed at the Senate Standi
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
54 Nato containers disappeared from port: PQA

54 Nato containers disappeared from port: PQA

Port Qasim Authority (PQA) Friday revealed that 54 Nato containers, carrying 31 consignments were disappeared from the port, causing a loss of Rs 18.9 million to the national exchequer, under the head of custom duty. This was revealed at the Senate Standi
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
54 Nato containers disappeared from port: PQA

54 Nato containers disappeared from port: PQA

Port Qasim Authority (PQA) Friday revealed that 54 Nato containers, carrying 31 consignments were disappeared from the port, causing a loss of Rs 18.9 million to the national exchequer, under the head of custom duty. This was revealed at the Senate Standi
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Bangladesh, Myanmar border clash over missing soldier

Bangladesh, Myanmar border clash over missing soldier

Gunfire erupted Friday between troops along the Myanmar-Bangladeshi border over a soldier Bangladesh alleges was shot by its neighbour's security forces and dragged over the frontier. The clash broke out Friday afternoon after the man's body was not deliv
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (May 30, 2014).

Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Bangladesh, Myanmar border clash over missing soldier

Bangladesh, Myanmar border clash over missing soldier

Gunfire erupted Friday between troops along the Myanmar-Bangladeshi border over a soldier Bangladesh alleges was shot by its neighbour's security forces and dragged over the frontier. The clash broke out Friday afternoon after the man's body was not deliv
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
SECP approves regulations of NCCPL

SECP approves regulations of NCCPL

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the regulations of the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) to provide for the clearing and settlement mechanism of the Direct Settlement Services (DSS) which is opera
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
SECP approves regulations of NCCPL

SECP approves regulations of NCCPL

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the regulations of the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) to provide for the clearing and settlement mechanism of the Direct Settlement Services (DSS) which is opera
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
SECP approves regulations of NCCPL

SECP approves regulations of NCCPL

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the regulations of the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) to provide for the clearing and settlement mechanism of the Direct Settlement Services (DSS) which is opera
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Shujaat, Elahi meet Qadri in London

Shujaat, Elahi meet Qadri in London

Pakistan Muslim League-Q leaders Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Pervez Elahi met Awami Tehreek chief Dr Tahirul Qadri in London on Friday. Addressing a joint press conference after the meeting, Qadri said that the prevailing system in Pakistan was against t
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Shujaat, Elahi meet Qadri in London

Shujaat, Elahi meet Qadri in London

Pakistan Muslim League-Q leaders Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Pervez Elahi met Awami Tehreek chief Dr Tahirul Qadri in London on Friday. Addressing a joint press conference after the meeting, Qadri said that the prevailing system in Pakistan was against t
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
CIIT opens new campus at Gwadar

CIIT opens new campus at Gwadar

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Zahid Hamid inaugurated a new campus of COMSATS Institute of Information and Technology (CIIT) on Friday. Addressing the inaugural ceremony as chief guest, the Minister said market-oriented disciplines would be
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
CIIT opens new campus at Gwadar

CIIT opens new campus at Gwadar

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Zahid Hamid inaugurated a new campus of COMSATS Institute of Information and Technology (CIIT) on Friday. Addressing the inaugural ceremony as chief guest, the Minister said market-oriented disciplines would be
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
CIIT opens new campus at Gwadar

CIIT opens new campus at Gwadar

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Zahid Hamid inaugurated a new campus of COMSATS Institute of Information and Technology (CIIT) on Friday. Addressing the inaugural ceremony as chief guest, the Minister said market-oriented disciplines would be
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Supreme Court takes notice of killing of Farzana

Supreme Court takes notice of killing of Farzana

The Supreme Court on Friday took notice of brutal killing of 28-year-old pregnant Farzana Parveen for marrying without the consent of her family outside Lahore High Court (LHC) in broad daylight by her relatives. Chief Justice Tasaduq Hussain Jilani direc
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Supreme Court takes notice of killing of Farzana

Supreme Court takes notice of killing of Farzana

The Supreme Court on Friday took notice of brutal killing of 28-year-old pregnant Farzana Parveen for marrying without the consent of her family outside Lahore High Court (LHC) in broad daylight by her relatives. Chief Justice Tasaduq Hussain Jilani direc
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
LSE index marginally improves

LSE index marginally improves

Bullish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Friday and the equities extended further gains amid decreased trading turnover, as investors showed cautious behaviour in taking positions ahead of weekend. The LSE-25 index was marginally impro
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
LSE index marginally improves

LSE index marginally improves

Bullish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Friday and the equities extended further gains amid decreased trading turnover, as investors showed cautious behaviour in taking positions ahead of weekend. The LSE-25 index was marginally impro
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
ISE index down by 2.86 points

ISE index down by 2.86 points

Bears retuned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday, where losers outclassed gainers amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 2.86 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 4,454.28 to 4,451.42 points. The over
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
ISE index down by 2.86 points

ISE index down by 2.86 points

Bears retuned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday, where losers outclassed gainers amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 2.86 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 4,454.28 to 4,451.42 points. The over
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Woman among five killed in Karachi

Woman among five killed in Karachi

A fresh wave of violence swept the provincial metropolis on Friday as at least five people were killed in separate incidents of violence. According to police and rescue sources, Syed Farhan Ali Shah, principal of a private school, was shot and killed by u
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
BRIndex30 gains 114.06 points

BRIndex30 gains 114.06 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 17,668.60 and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 17,973.84 and an intraday low of 17,718.40 and closed at 17,782.66, which was 114.06 points or 0.65 percent higher than previous
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
BRIndex30 gains 114.06 points

BRIndex30 gains 114.06 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 17,668.60 and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 17,973.84 and an intraday low of 17,718.40 and closed at 17,782.66, which was 114.06 points or 0.65 percent higher than previous
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Index attains fresh peak

Index attains fresh peak

A positive sentiment prevailed on Karachi Stock Exchange Friday, supported by renewed foreign interest in bluechips especially OMCs. The KSE-100 Index hit a new high of 29,737.69 points. During the intraday trading, the market gained over 300 points, howe
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Index attains fresh peak

Index attains fresh peak

A positive sentiment prevailed on Karachi Stock Exchange Friday, supported by renewed foreign interest in bluechips especially OMCs. The KSE-100 Index hit a new high of 29,737.69 points. During the intraday trading, the market gained over 300 points, howe
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Index attains fresh peak

Index attains fresh peak

A positive sentiment prevailed on Karachi Stock Exchange Friday, supported by renewed foreign interest in bluechips especially OMCs. The KSE-100 Index hit a new high of 29,737.69 points. During the intraday trading, the market gained over 300 points, howe
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Rental power scam: Court summons former Prime Minister Ashraf

Rental power scam: Court summons former Prime Minister Ashraf

An accountability court has issued a summons to former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf for his alleged role in rental power scam. The plea regarding the acquittal of Shaukat Tarin caused a delay in the proceedings of the court. The judge of the Account
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Rental power scam: Court summons former Prime Minister Ashraf

Rental power scam: Court summons former Prime Minister Ashraf

An accountability court has issued a summons to former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf for his alleged role in rental power scam. The plea regarding the acquittal of Shaukat Tarin caused a delay in the proceedings of the court. The judge of the Account
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
Rental power scam: Court summons former Prime Minister Ashraf

Rental power scam: Court summons former Prime Minister Ashraf

An accountability court has issued a summons to former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf for his alleged role in rental power scam. The plea regarding the acquittal of Shaukat Tarin caused a delay in the proceedings of the court. The judge of the Account
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am
India frees 37 Pakistani fishermen

India frees 37 Pakistani fishermen

India freed 37 Pakistani fishermen held for almost 16 months and handed them over to authorities in their home country Friday, officials said, days after a prisoner release by Islamabad. On Sunday, Pakistan freed 151 Indian prisoners and returned 57 fishi
Published 31 May, 2014 12:00am