The Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Ltd (PPCBL) has allocated Rs 2.5 billion for advancing agriculture loans for Rabi crops 2014-15, PPCBL spokesman Rana Irshad Ali told Business Recorder here on Monday. He said the bank has started disbursing

At least four persons including a school teacher were kidnapped by unknown armed men in district Hangu on Monday, later three of them were freed, however, the school teacher was still in the captivity of kidnappers in Hangu district, police said. Clad in

Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chief Dr Tahir ul Qadri on Monday said the revolution march achieved more than his expectations, vowing he will continue his campaign till the message of 'revolution' reach every nook and corner of the country. Addressing his

Sindh Rangers on Monday foiled suspected militants' plot to help escape terrorists from Karachi Central Jail. Rangers unearthed a 45-metre-long tunnel which was being dug up from beneath a water tank of a house in Ghausia Colony, located adjacent to the j

Speakers advocating the right to food called to formulate policy mechanism to stop commercialisation in farming and fishing sectors to avoid the food insecurity in the country. They were discussing at a launch of 'The Watch -2014', a journal brought out b

Weather became cool in up-country on Monday afternoon as rain-thunderstorm and gusty winds occurred at scattered places in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sargodha division, while at isolated places in Rawalpindi, Zhob divisions and Gilgit-Baltistan. Meteorologica

The Lahore High Court here on Monday denied protective bail to a former MNA Naseem-ur-Rehman in a reference of illegal assets worth Rs 8.2 million. The petitioner's counsel argued that his client was MNA of Awami National Party (ANP) and hence National Ac

The Lahore High Court here on Monday directed the federal government to submit details of the expenses incurred on a recent visit of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his family and personal servants to New York by November 6. Barrister Javed Iqbal Jafree chal

Sindh Rangers director general, Major-General Bilal Akbar, has said that the Rangers in order to stop smuggling of weapons would soon start scanning all containers and vehicles at all the exit and entry points of the city. Speaking at a meeting of Korangi

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) core committee on Monday decided to continue the ongoing protest sit-in against the government. The committee, which met here at the Bani Gala residence of party Chief Imran Khan, condemned the disconnection of power supply

Punjab University BA and BSc supplementary examination 2014 will commence from October 16, for which roll number slips have been dispatched to all candidates on their addresses. If any candidate has not received slip, he or she can receive the duplicate s

Punjab University Pakistan Study Centre will organise two lectures on 'EU, India and China - Three Regional Powers in International Relations' and 'Afghanistan: Present Challenge and Future Prospects' on Tuesday at 10am in the committee room of the centre

A group around two dozen people staged a protest in London outside Nawaz Sharif's London residence on Sunday. It was led by Jahangir, son of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan's very close friend and advisor. The speakers vowed to continue

A lot is being written and discussed in the media about Asif Zardari's current visit to Lahore. People want to know what is he up to and what is his political game plan. As rightly alluded to by various analysts, Asif Zardari has taken up his Lahore 'yaat

Southeast Asia's notorious taxi market is undergoing a shakeout as Uber and homegrown mobile booking applications gain popularity in a region that has long endured inefficient cartels and price-gouging drivers. San Francisco-based Uber, which allows custo

US investment firms are readying the first line of exchange-traded funds designed to give American investors access to China's swelling onshore bond market, which has been largely closed off to foreigners. At least four fund managers - Deutsche Bank AG, G

Last week, a report released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development (OECD) disclosed that, globally, the rich-poor gap is now as wide as it was in the 1820s. The report is based on study of income trends in 25 countries over the past

Time has proved that Dr Tahirul Qadri is a man of many parts; he is an orator par excellence, a persuasive cleric and a shrewd politician. For 60 days, he kept himself confined to a tightly-packed shipping container, as thousands of his committed follower

The Federal Minister for Finance, Ishaq Dar, while in the United States to attend the World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meeting, met with the Chinese Vice-Minister for Finance Yaobin Shi and President of International Fund for Agricultur

The most-traded December copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose 0.4 percent to 47,790 yuan($7,802) a tonne in overnight trade on Monday after Chinese data painted a slightly brighter picture of the world's second largest economy, adding to

Copper and other base metals prices rose on Monday after the dollar fell and better-than-expected Chinese trade data eased fears of a slowdown in demand in the top commodities consumer. A surge in China's exports in September was an upbeat signal for the

India, the world's second-biggest cotton producer and exporter, said it expected a record harvest of 40 million bales in this crop year that started on October 1, a government statement said on Monday. But despite this season's higher output, exports in t

Monday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT.

Monday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT.

Malaysian palm oil was down for a third day on Monday as crude oil slipped to a four-year low, reducing prospects of demand for biodiesel in addition to large harvests for palm and soy and slack demand for edible oils. "The ray of hope that the additional

ICE cocoa futures fell more than 3 percent amid profit-taking on Monday, changing direction after initially extending the prior session's rally on fears the spread of the Ebola virus could limit cocoa supplies. Arabica coffee on ICE Futures US turned lowe

Gold prices jumped sharply in Asia on Monday as worries over the global economic outlook sent investors scuttling towards safe-haven bullion amid a selloff in equities and the dollar. Spot gold rose to a near-four-week high of $1,237.30 an ounce before pa

Gold rose on Monday as the dollar fell on uncertainty about how soon the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates and worries about the global economy reduced investor appetite for risk. Spot gold rose to a near four-week high of $1,237.30 an ounce and w

US corn futures rose 2.5 percent on Monday in thin US Columbus Day holiday trade as rains in the Midwest crop belt stalled the harvest of a record-large crop, slowing the movement of grain into marketing channels, traders said. Soyabeans and wheat followe

Gold rose early on Monday as the dollar fell on uncertainty about global economic growth, while the prospect of more economic stimulus from China also increased bullion's investment appeal. Gold was on track for its fifth rise in the past six sessions aft

Pakistan on Monday sought help of the five permanent member countries of the United Nations Security Council to urge India to respect the ceasefire agreement and engage in a meaningful and serious dialogue. According to a statement issued here by Foreign

The weather report on Monday (October 13, 2014) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 14, 2014).

Pakistan on Monday sought help of the five permanent member countries of the United Nations Security Council to urge India to respect the ceasefire agreement and engage in a meaningful and serious dialogue. According to a statement issued here by Foreign

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar told the international credit rating agencies that Pakistan did not entirely bank upon the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) but broad spectrum of reforms, enhancement in tax-to-GDP ratio, curtailment of inflation t

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar told the international credit rating agencies that Pakistan did not entirely bank upon the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) but broad spectrum of reforms, enhancement in tax-to-GDP ratio, curtailment of inflation t

The following were Friday official prices.

Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar told the international credit rating agencies that Pakistan did not entirely bank upon the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) but broad spectrum of reforms, enhancement in tax-to-GDP ratio, curtailment of inflation t

The following were Friday official prices.

Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar told the international credit rating agencies that Pakistan did not entirely bank upon the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) but broad spectrum of reforms, enhancement in tax-to-GDP ratio, curtailment of inflation t

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (October 13, 2014).

A meeting of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) witnessed a ruckus when supporters of provincial party president Manzoor Wattoo and another party leader Ashraf Sohna chanted slogans against each other. According to a private TV report, "Go Wattoo Go" slogan wa

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (October 13, 2014) and for Tuesday (October 14, 2014).

A meeting of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) witnessed a ruckus when supporters of provincial party president Manzoor Wattoo and another party leader Ashraf Sohna chanted slogans against each other. According to a private TV report, "Go Wattoo Go" slogan wa

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Iran must withdraw its "occupying" forces from Syria to help resolve that country's conflict, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal said Monday after talks with his German counterpart. "Our reservations are about Iran's policy in the region, not ab

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Iran must withdraw its "occupying" forces from Syria to help resolve that country's conflict, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal said Monday after talks with his German counterpart. "Our reservations are about Iran's policy in the region, not ab

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) on Monday disconnected electricity supply to the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan for not paying bills for August and September. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf sources told this correspond

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) on Monday disconnected electricity supply to the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan for not paying bills for August and September. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf sources told this correspond

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (October 13, 2014)

Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) on Monday disconnected electricity supply to the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan for not paying bills for August and September. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf sources told this correspond

Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Pakistan requires a gross financing of 29.2 percent of the GDP to meet the maturing debt obligations and to finance the budgeted fiscal deficit of 4.7 percent in the current fiscal year, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF Fiscal Monit

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Pakistan requires a gross financing of 29.2 percent of the GDP to meet the maturing debt obligations and to finance the budgeted fiscal deficit of 4.7 percent in the current fiscal year, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF Fiscal Monit

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Pakistan requires a gross financing of 29.2 percent of the GDP to meet the maturing debt obligations and to finance the budgeted fiscal deficit of 4.7 percent in the current fiscal year, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF Fiscal Monit

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Pakistan requires a gross financing of 29.2 percent of the GDP to meet the maturing debt obligations and to finance the budgeted fiscal deficit of 4.7 percent in the current fiscal year, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF Fiscal Monit

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Monday claimed that he is aware of the amount of money that Asif Ali Zardari is spending on PPP's October 18 public rally in Karachi "People would be brought to the rally like sheep and goats," he said while

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Monday claimed that he is aware of the amount of money that Asif Ali Zardari is spending on PPP's October 18 public rally in Karachi "People would be brought to the rally like sheep and goats," he said while

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk Monday recused himself from continuing to hear Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) plea regarding thumb impression verification in four constituencies of the country. A three-member bench led by the Chief Justice of Pakistan was he

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Bullish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and the equities registered gains amid marginally increased trading turnover. The LSE-25 index gained 19.23 points to close at 5444.82 against 5425.59 of last Friday while trading turnove

Marginal changes were seen on the money market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee slipped versus the dollar, shedding two-paisa for buying and selling at Rs 102.84 and Rs 102.86 respectively, they said.

Bullish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and the equities registered gains amid marginally increased trading turnover. The LSE-25 index gained 19.23 points to close at 5444.82 against 5425.59 of last Friday while trading turnove

Marginal changes were seen on the money market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee slipped versus the dollar, shedding two-paisa for buying and selling at Rs 102.84 and Rs 102.86 respectively, they said.

Bears retuned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday, where losers outclassed gainers amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 2.27 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 4,380.65 to 4,378.38 points. The over

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Bears retuned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday, where losers outclassed gainers amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 2.27 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 4,380.65 to 4,378.38 points. The over

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (October 13, 2014).

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United Nations, Masood Khan on Saturday delivered National Security Adviser Sartaj Aziz's letter addressed to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the deteriorating security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir at

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (October 13, 2014).

US Senators Tim Kaine and Angus King called on Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz here on Monday and discussed ceasefire violations at the Line of Control (LoC) in what appears to be a US diplomatic effort t

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (October 13, 2014)

US Senators Tim Kaine and Angus King called on Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz here on Monday and discussed ceasefire violations at the Line of Control (LoC) in what appears to be a US diplomatic effort t

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (October 13, 2014)

Russia and China signed energy, trade and finance agreements on Monday proclaimed by Moscow as proof that a policy turn to Asia is bearing fruit and will help it to weather Western sanctions over the Ukraine crisis. The 38 deals, signed on a visit to Mosc

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (October 13, 2014)

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 16,409.01 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 16,616.56 points and an intraday low of 16,451.93 points and closed at 16,531.92 which was 122.91 points or 0.75 percent h

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (October 13, 2014).

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 16,409.01 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 16,616.56 points and an intraday low of 16,451.93 points and closed at 16,531.92 which was 122.91 points or 0.75 percent h

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Sentiment at the Karachi share market remained positive on the first trading day of the new week Monday and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained some 236 points under the lead of banking sector. The index settled at 30,394 points compared to 30,159 points F

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Sentiment at the Karachi share market remained positive on the first trading day of the new week Monday and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained some 236 points under the lead of banking sector. The index settled at 30,394 points compared to 30,159 points F

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Sentiment at the Karachi share market remained positive on the first trading day of the new week Monday and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained some 236 points under the lead of banking sector. The index settled at 30,394 points compared to 30,159 points F

Karachi Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.

Jean Tirole won the Nobel Economics Prize on Monday for research on reining in corporate giants, a second French award this season hailed as a slap in the face for "France bashers". "One of the most influential economists of our time," the jury called Tir

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

Jean Tirole won the Nobel Economics Prize on Monday for research on reining in corporate giants, a second French award this season hailed as a slap in the face for "France bashers". "One of the most influential economists of our time," the jury called Tir

JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 13, 2014).