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Business News

Warid Telecom all set to connect whole country
CEO Zawaydeh unveils new company logo


Khalid Butt

Lahore—”W arid Telecom will connect every corner of Pakistan through its mobile service by the end of 2009". This was stated by Marwan Zawaydeh the dynamic Chief Executive Officer of Warid Telecom while speaking at an exclusive press briefing arranged for the media.

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NBP to roll out SBI technical assistance across country

Karachi—The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is planning to roll out ShoreBank International (SBI) technical assistance across the country. This was announced by the PR and marketing head of NBP, Saima Aziz, here on Wednesday.

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UNISAME shows reservation on rice supplies to USCP

Karachi—The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has drawn the attention of Federal Commerce Secretary to the agreement signed by Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) for supply of rice to Utility Stores Corporation by exporters at subsidized rates ....

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Cost of steel, interest rates giving tough time to automobile sector

Amanullah Khan

Karachi—Unabated increase in steel prices, rising interest rates, and appreciating yen again rupee giving tough times to automobile industry in terms of declining demand and shrinking earnings.

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BMA capital signs mandate with Al Baraka Islamic Bank

Khalid Butt

Lahore—AI Baraka Islamic Bank has awarded a mandate to BMA Capital to act as financial advisor for the local incorporation of the Pakistani branch operations of the Bahrain based institution.

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Per capita income rises to USD 1,027

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USAID marks successful closure of PIDAS projects

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PCA for removal 15 pc GST on IT

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Forex FOREX RATES
US Dollar 69.60 70.00
UK Pound Sterling 135.50 135.80
Australian Dollar 66.20 66.50
Bahrain Dinar 182.75 182.95
Canadian Dollar 69.50 69.90
China Yuan 9.90 10.10
Danish Krone 14.35 14.45
Euro 107.75 108.05
Hong Kong Dollar 8.78 8.88
Indian Rupee 1.65 1.70
Japanese Yen 0.666 0.669
Kuwaiti Dinar 256.60 257.00
Malaysian Ringgit 21.50 22.00
NewZealand $ 53.25 53.55
Norwegians Krone 13.68 13.78
Omani Riyal 178.90 179.10
Qatari Riyal 18.94 19.04
Saudi Riyal 18.39 18.49
Singapore Dollar 50.00 50.30
Swedish Korona 11.53 11.63
Swiss Franc 66.30 66.60
Thai Bhat 2.25 2.35
U.A.E Dirham 18.80 19.00
 
Bullion BULLION RATES
KARACHI:
Gold Tezab  19114.00
Silver Tezabi  351.72
LAHORE:
Gold Tezabi  20019.00
Gold 22 CT  18351.00
Gold 21 CT  17517.00
Silver Tezabi  357.50
Silver Thobi  348.95

 

 

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