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Print - 2016-02-12

Increase in drug prices: Punjab government for resolution of issue immediately

Increase in drug prices: Punjab government for resolution of issue immediately

Taking notice of recent increase made by some pharmaceutical companies in its products, Punjab government has approached the federal government seeking intervention to resolve the issue of increase in prices of medicines immediately. Advisor to Chief Mini

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Increase in drug prices: Punjab government for resolution of issue immediately

Increase in drug prices: Punjab government for resolution of issue immediately

Taking notice of recent increase made by some pharmaceutical companies in its products, Punjab government has approached the federal government seeking intervention to resolve the issue of increase in prices of medicines immediately. Advisor to Chief Mini

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Punjab PA adopts PT&VTA (Amendment) Bill 2015

Punjab PA adopts PT&VTA (Amendment) Bill 2015

Punjab Assembly in its 19th session here on Thursday passed the Punjab Technical and Vocational Training Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015. The bill was presented by Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah. In the house 'The Punjab Forest (Amendment) Bill 2015 w

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Punjab PA adopts PT&VTA (Amendment) Bill 2015

Punjab PA adopts PT&VTA (Amendment) Bill 2015

Punjab Assembly in its 19th session here on Thursday passed the Punjab Technical and Vocational Training Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015. The bill was presented by Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah. In the house 'The Punjab Forest (Amendment) Bill 2015 w

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Tevta begins garment sector-related short courses

Tevta begins garment sector-related short courses

The Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) has announced the beginning of its garment-sector-related short courses with Turkish Organisation TiKa at the Government Institute of Emerging Technology in Township in Lahore. Chairperson

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

AJK Chapter in Lahore inaugurated: Imran urges party workers to gear up for intra-party polls

AJK Chapter in Lahore inaugurated: Imran urges party workers to gear up for intra-party polls

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan said, "We stand in solidarity with Kashmiri people and for their rights and freedom." He was addressing at the opening ceremony of the party's Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chapter in Lahore at the home of Azad Kashmi

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Collective efforts needed to boost economy: Shahbaz

Collective efforts needed to boost economy: Shahbaz

A delegation of renowned industrialists and economists met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here on Thursday and discussed proposals for promotion of economy and investment, increase in exports and creation of job opportunities. Expressing t

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Moot to analyse performance of withholding agents

Cotton

Moot to analyse performance of withholding agents

The upcoming Conference of Commissioners Withholding Zones would analyse performance of withholding agents particularly banks and power distribution companies (DISCOs) to improve collection from such agents in second half of 2015-16. It is learnt that the

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Procedure for elections: Sindh government requests SHC to suspend order for 15 days

Procedure for elections: Sindh government requests SHC to suspend order for 15 days

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday sought comments from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) and others on the plea filed by the Sindh government requesting to suspend the operation of its order against the sho

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Wapda clarification

Wapda clarification

The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) spokesperson has clarified a news item titled "Tarbela extension: Wapda procuring no-approved equipment?" carried by Business Recorder on February 9. The spokesperson has said that all appr

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

World Bank mission hails LRM, Info System of Punjab

World Bank mission hails LRM, Info System of Punjab

The World Bank mission while appreciating the Land Record Management and Information System of Punjab government has said that the provincial government has taken an exemplary step for computerising land record. The mission said that Chief Minister Punjab

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Call for using clean technologies to tackle energy crisis

Call for using clean technologies to tackle energy crisis

The government of Pakistan has reiterated to support Global Cleantech Innovation Programme for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Start-ups (GCIP) to create a competition and accelerate promotion of innovations in the area of clean technologies to ef

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

IPEMC approves 'minimum national education standards'

IPEMC approves 'minimum national education standards'

The Inter-Provincial Education Ministers' Conference (IPEMC) on Thursday approved the minimum national education standards to be applied across the country aimed at setting uniform standards. The national education standard has been adopted and approved w

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Fatima Surayya Bajia dies

Fatima Surayya Bajia dies

Not only was Fatima Surayya Bajia, who died on Wednesday, a great drama writer, she was also a highly adorable personality. She was born in Hyderabad (India) in 1930. Bajia started her career as an actress in a play aired by PTV in 1966. Her most famous d

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Improved power supply leads to higher growth

Currency

Improved power supply leads to higher growth

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "Zambia sees higher economic growth on improved power supply". According to it, Zambia's economy is expected to expand by 3.7 percent this year, largely stable from last year but could grow more than fo

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Iran seeks tourism millions as nuclear chill ends

Currency

Iran seeks tourism millions as nuclear chill ends

Long seen as a destination strewn with shortcomings, Iran is making a fresh pitch for tourists, with the recent lifting of economic sanctions providing an opportunity to cash in. The tourism industry has been overlooked by successive governments in Tehran

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

A 'democratic' hypocrisy

A 'democratic' hypocrisy

Corruption has been alive and well in Pakistan for over six decades. Soon after the Quaid died and with Liaquat Ali Khan subsequently assassinated in 1951, a small coterie of bureaucrats and their businessmen friends gave it momentum. Even then, it remain

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (February 11, 2016) and the forecast for Friday (February 12, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Economic debates

Exchange

Economic debates

"Finally, we submit that as an independent think tank our job is to undertake an objective review of the economic performance of the Government. We have strongly praised the Government's efforts at finalising the CPEC and have argued that the federal PSDP

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Commonality of interest with EU on deportation

Commonality of interest with EU on deportation

Migration to greener pastures is a universal phenomenon. Among people who migrated to the green pasture of Europe for better life and economic benefit Pakistanis have not been in short supply. Also among them are some of them who asked for, and were given

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

LME official prices

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Growth rate uncertainty

Cotton

Growth rate uncertainty

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, flanked by the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Haroon Akhtar Khan and Chairman FBR Nisar Khan held a press conference on his return from Dubai where the 10th tranche review under the In

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

LME official prices

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

PRA starts working in small cities, says minister

PRA starts working in small cities, says minister

The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has started working in small cities to expand its tax net to tap existing potential. After opening a three-day IT exhibition arranged by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Zong on Thursday, Punjab Excise and Tax

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Secretary-level talks: both sides in contact to finalise dates: FO

Secretary-level talks: both sides in contact to finalise dates: FO

As both Pakistan and India are yet to finalise the dates for the foreign secretary-level talks after it was postponed last month, the Foreign Office on Thursday insisted that both sides understand that dialogue is the only way to resolve all outstanding i

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (February 11, 2016)

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Secretary-level talks: both sides in contact to finalise dates: FO

Secretary-level talks: both sides in contact to finalise dates: FO

As both Pakistan and India are yet to finalise the dates for the foreign secretary-level talks after it was postponed last month, the Foreign Office on Thursday insisted that both sides understand that dialogue is the only way to resolve all outstanding i

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

KP doctors call off strike

KP doctors call off strike

The protesting doctors here put off their strikes after successful talks with government, which paralysed healthcare services at major teaching hospitals and other medical facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The decision was come after holding hours long de

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Exchange

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Google executives get British parliament grilling

Google executives get British parliament grilling

A top Google executive was left struggling for words when he could not remember his own salary at a grilling by British MPs on Thursday over the US tech giant''''s controversial tax bill. Matt Brittin, head of Google Europe, Middle East and Africa said he

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Google executives get British parliament grilling

Google executives get British parliament grilling

A top Google executive was left struggling for words when he could not remember his own salary at a grilling by British MPs on Thursday over the US tech giant''s controversial tax bill. Matt Brittin, head of Google Europe, Middle East and Africa said he w

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Google executives get British parliament grilling

Google executives get British parliament grilling

A top Google executive was left struggling for words when he could not remember his own salary at a grilling by British MPs on Thursday over the US tech giant's controversial tax bill. Matt Brittin, head of Google Europe, Middle East and Africa said he wo

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Google executives get British parliament grilling

Google executives get British parliament grilling

A top Google executive was left struggling for words when he could not remember his own salary at a grilling by British MPs on Thursday over the US tech giant's controversial tax bill. Matt Brittin, head of Google Europe, Middle East and Africa said he wo

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Kerb

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Educational institutions, media houses: Nisar reviews security arrangements

Educational institutions, media houses: Nisar reviews security arrangements

Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Thursday said provision of security to all educational institutions and media houses in federal Capital was being ensured by taking all stakeholders onboard. He said it is our collective responsibility to

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

THE RUPEE: range-bound trade

Currency

THE RUPEE: range-bound trade

The rupee traded in a narrow-band versus the dollar on the money market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee inched up by one paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.65 and Rs 104.68 respectively, they said.

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

'Pakistan not facilitating any terrorist group'

'Pakistan not facilitating any terrorist group'

Pakistan is carrying out a sustained military campaign against all militants without any discrimination, a Pakistan Embassy spokesman said on Thursday, rejecting insinuations that it was facilitating any terrorist group. "Pakistan has been most actively e

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

THE RUPEE: range-bound trade

Currency

THE RUPEE: range-bound trade

The rupee traded in a narrow-band versus the dollar on the money market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee inched up by one paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.65 and Rs 104.68 respectively, they said.

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Huge rice consignments stuck at Kenyan port

Huge rice consignments stuck at Kenyan port

Pakistan''s rice consignments of some 1,500 containers have been stuck at the Kenyan seaport since January 20 due to cancellation of license of two harbour yards. Pakistani rice exporters have been informed by Kenyan importers that the license of two port

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Huge rice consignments stuck at Kenyan port

Huge rice consignments stuck at Kenyan port

Pakistan's rice consignments of some 1,500 containers have been stuck at the Kenyan seaport since January 20 due to cancellation of license of two harbour yards. Pakistani rice exporters have been informed by Kenyan importers that the license of two port

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Huge rice consignments stuck at Kenyan port

Huge rice consignments stuck at Kenyan port

Pakistan's rice consignments of some 1,500 containers have been stuck at the Kenyan seaport since January 20 due to cancellation of license of two harbour yards. Pakistani rice exporters have been informed by Kenyan importers that the license of two port

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Kalabagh Dam: CJP urged to constitute another bench

Kalabagh Dam: CJP urged to constitute another bench

Accepting an application for restoration of a plea seeking referendum on controversial Kalabagh Dam, a three-member bench on Thursday referred the matter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan for constitution of another bench to hear the case. Watan Party Chie

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Kalabagh Dam: CJP urged to constitute another bench

Kalabagh Dam: CJP urged to constitute another bench

Accepting an application for restoration of a plea seeking referendum on controversial Kalabagh Dam, a three-member bench on Thursday referred the matter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan for constitution of another bench to hear the case. Watan Party Chie

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Kalabagh Dam: CJP urged to constitute another bench

Kalabagh Dam: CJP urged to constitute another bench

Accepting an application for restoration of a plea seeking referendum on controversial Kalabagh Dam, a three-member bench on Thursday referred the matter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan for constitution of another bench to hear the case. Watan Party Chie

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (February 11, 2016)

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Zalmi edge out Kings in close contest

Zalmi edge out Kings in close contest

The losing streak of Karachi Kings in HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) continued on Thursday as Peshawar Zalmi edged out them by three runs in a close match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. In another match, Quetta Gladiators defeated Islamabad United by seven

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (February 11, 2016)

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Zalmi edge out Kings in close contest

Zalmi edge out Kings in close contest

The losing streak of Karachi Kings in HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) continued on Thursday as Peshawar Zalmi edged out them by three runs in a close match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. In another match, Quetta Gladiators defeated Islamabad United by seven

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (February 11, 2016)

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Government to revive quadrilateral accord with China: Dastgir

Government to revive quadrilateral accord with China: Dastgir

Commerce Minister Engin-eer Khurram Dastagir Khan said on Thursday that Pakistan is to revive the quadrilateral agreement with China, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan to reach Central Asia without depending on Afghanistan as there is a standstill in transit trad

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Government to revive quadrilateral accord with China: Dastgir

Government to revive quadrilateral accord with China: Dastgir

Commerce Minister Engin-eer Khurram Dastagir Khan said on Thursday that Pakistan is to revive the quadrilateral agreement with China, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan to reach Central Asia without depending on Afghanistan as there is a standstill in transit trad

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Government to revive quadrilateral accord with China: Dastgir

Government to revive quadrilateral accord with China: Dastgir

Commerce Minister Engin-eer Khurram Dastagir Khan said on Thursday that Pakistan is to revive the quadrilateral agreement with China, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan to reach Central Asia without depending on Afghanistan as there is a standstill in transit trad

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Despatch of dividend warrants

Despatch of dividend warrants

Dates of despatch of dividend warrants and bonus share certificates.

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Government concerned at ''unwarranted'' increase in sugar price

Government concerned at ''unwarranted'' increase in sugar price

Federal government on Thursday expressed serious concern over unwarranted increase in price of sugar in the domestic market despite a downward trend in international sugar prices and availability of sufficient stocks. An inter-ministerial committee meetin

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Applied for extension to SECP for holding AGM

Applied for extension to SECP for holding AGM

Applied for extension to SECP for holding of annual general meeting.

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Government concerned at 'unwarranted' increase in sugar price

Government concerned at 'unwarranted' increase in sugar price

Federal government on Thursday expressed serious concern over unwarranted increase in price of sugar in the domestic market despite a downward trend in international sugar prices and availability of sufficient stocks. An inter-ministerial committee meetin

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

BOARD MEETINGS

Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Government concerned at 'unwarranted' increase in sugar price

Government concerned at 'unwarranted' increase in sugar price

Federal government on Thursday expressed serious concern over unwarranted increase in price of sugar in the domestic market despite a downward trend in international sugar prices and availability of sufficient stocks. An inter-ministerial committee meetin

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Board meetings in progress

Exchange

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Nato launches sea mission against migrant traffickers

Nato launches sea mission against migrant traffickers

Nato ships are on their way to the Aegean Sea to help Turkey and Greece crack down on criminal networks smuggling refugees into Europe, the alliance's top commander said on Thursday. Hours after Nato defence ministers agreed to use their maritime force in

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Board Meetings

Exchange

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Nato launches sea mission against migrant traffickers

Nato launches sea mission against migrant traffickers

Nato ships are on their way to the Aegean Sea to help Turkey and Greece crack down on criminal networks smuggling refugees into Europe, the alliance's top commander said on Thursday. Hours after Nato defence ministers agreed to use their maritime force in

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Exchange

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Russia warns foreign offensive in Syria could spark 'world war'

Russia warns foreign offensive in Syria could spark 'world war'

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned Thursday that if Arab forces entered the Syrian war they could spark a "new world war" and urged cease-fire talks instead. Asked about proposals by some Arab countries to enter the conflict under a US command,

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Russia warns foreign offensive in Syria could spark 'world war'

Russia warns foreign offensive in Syria could spark 'world war'

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned Thursday that if Arab forces entered the Syrian war they could spark a "new world war" and urged cease-fire talks instead. Asked about proposals by some Arab countries to enter the conflict under a US command,

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Proposed right issues

Exchange

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

The most difficult ME conundrum: US prefers military campaign to diplomatic efforts

The most difficult ME conundrum: US prefers military campaign to diplomatic efforts

The United States pressed allies on Thursday to contribute more to a US-led military campaign against Islamic State that it says must be accelerated, regardless of the fate of diplomatic efforts to end Syria's civil war. US Defense Secretary Ash Carter st

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

Exchange

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

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

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

The most difficult ME conundrum: US prefers military campaign to diplomatic efforts

The most difficult ME conundrum: US prefers military campaign to diplomatic efforts

The United States pressed allies on Thursday to contribute more to a US-led military campaign against Islamic State that it says must be accelerated, regardless of the fate of diplomatic efforts to end Syria's civil war. US Defense Secretary Ash Carter st

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Exchange

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

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

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

BRIndex30 falls 201.77 points

BRIndex30 falls 201.77 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 19,610.12 points. It touched an intraday high of 19,698.49 points and an intraday low of 19,370.81 points and closed at 19,408.35 points which was -201.77 points or -1.03 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

BRIndex30 falls 201.77 points

BRIndex30 falls 201.77 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 19,610.12 points. It touched an intraday high of 19,698.49 points and an intraday low of 19,370.81 points and closed at 19,408.35 points which was -201.77 points or -1.03 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Selling pressure persists

Selling pressure persists

Selling pressure continued Thursday as the KSE-100 index tumbled by another 324 points to close at 31,820 points. The volatile index moved both ways to hit the session''s high and low of 32,205 points and 31,782 points. Trading turnover slid to 113 millio

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Selling pressure persists

Selling pressure persists

Selling pressure continued Thursday as the KSE-100 index tumbled by another 324 points to close at 31,820 points. The volatile index moved both ways to hit the session's high and low of 32,205 points and 31,782 points. Trading turnover slid to 113 million

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Selling pressure persists

Selling pressure persists

Selling pressure continued Thursday as the KSE-100 index tumbled by another 324 points to close at 31,820 points. The volatile index moved both ways to hit the session's high and low of 32,205 points and 31,782 points. Trading turnover slid to 113 million

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Taxpayers paying 25 percent more income tax than 2013: FBR may grant immunity from income tax audit for 2014

Taxpayers paying 25 percent more income tax than 2013: FBR may grant immunity from income tax audit for 2014

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is all set to grant immunity from income tax audit for the tax year 2014 to the taxpayers, who will pay 25 percent more income tax on the declared tax for the tax year 2013, it was learnt here on Thursday. According to sourc

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Taxpayers paying 25 percent more income tax than 2013: FBR may grant immunity from income tax audit for 2014

Taxpayers paying 25 percent more income tax than 2013: FBR may grant immunity from income tax audit for 2014

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is all set to grant immunity from income tax audit for the tax year 2014 to the taxpayers, who will pay 25 percent more income tax on the declared tax for the tax year 2013, it was learnt here on Thursday. According to sourc

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

Taxpayers paying 25 percent more income tax than 2013: FBR may grant immunity from income tax audit for 2014

Taxpayers paying 25 percent more income tax than 2013: FBR may grant immunity from income tax audit for 2014

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is all set to grant immunity from income tax audit for the tax year 2014 to the taxpayers, who will pay 25 percent more income tax on the declared tax for the tax year 2013, it was learnt here on Thursday. According to sourc

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 11, 2016).

Published 12 Feb, 2016 12:00am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 15	278.43
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 15	278.23
USD to Japanese Yen / May 15	156.28
USD to Swiss Franc / May 15	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 15	1.26
Euro to USD / May 15	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 14	5246.68
Nasdaq / May 14	16511.18
Hang Seng / May 14	19073.71
Dow Jones / May 14	39558.11
India Sensex / May 15	73025.23
Tokyo Nikkei / May 15	38385.73
FTSE 100 / May 15	8467.99
Germany DAX 30 / May 15	18796.11

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / May 15	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 15	78.55
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 15	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 15	209191
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 15	2361.55
Diesel/Litre / May 15	281.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 15 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 15 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 15 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 15 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 15 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 15 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 15 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 15 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 15 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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