Islamabad, December 27, 2013 (PPI-OT): Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker and Murtaza Javed Abbasi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly have congratulated the newly elected office bearers of National Press Club (NPC) In […]

Srinagar, December 27, 2013 (PPI-OT): In occupied Kashmir, senior leader of the All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC), Shabbir Ahmad Shah has said that India has no option but to settle […]

Srinagar, December 27, 2013 (PPI-OT): In occupied Kashmir, the forum patronised by the veteran Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani has called for a complete shutdown on January 6 in Sopore […]

Srinagar, December 27, 2013 (PPI-OT): In occupied Kashmir, dozens of civilians were injured when police subjected them to severe torture in Badgam and Pulwama districts during anti-India protests. Indian paramilitary […]

Karachi, December 27, 2013 (PPI-OT): Foreign currency: With heavy debt repayment, reserves fall to $3.1b According to MR Securities, Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased to $3.1 billion on December 20 as opposed to $3.4 billion a week earlier, showed data released by the SBP on Thursday. Dar tells ...

Karachi, December 27, 2013 (PPI-OT): Chemical sector – Standard Capital’s coverage EPCL, GGL and ICI Chemical sector is highly responsive to international commodity prices and local gas supply to plants. In recent times there was less gas supply and hence production decline was witnessed in few companies. Companies situated in southern zone, however, don’t face ...

Karachi, December 27, 2013 (PPI-OT): Fertilizer Price Performance The fertilizer sector has gained 7% in Dec’13TD in anticipation of strong earnings and payouts in 4QCY13 amid looming uncertainty over hike in gas tariffs in Jan’14 and reversion to US$0.7/mmbtu for Engro Fertilizers. According to AKD Securities, while various proposals have come forth with regards to ...