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same phenomenon happened when PPP won the elections last time & we all know what happen after 2 months ..
 
Dude, we're just asking for a free & fair electoral process - We want the fraudulent activities than many of us witnessed live or had evidence of it afterwards, to be rectified & the culprits prosecuted.

We've earnestly believed that Noon isn't healthy for Pakistan & we'll continue to believe that ! But if they have popular mandate - then fine....! Its just that in many NAs they don't & we want that to be looked into & rectified.

But I'll give you that - These incessant comments about Punjab mar vaa giyaa by many of us PTI supporters is getting on my nerves !

Bhai ko rullaiii gaa kiyaaa ! :cray:

Waisee on a side note - I saw, whilst coming back from Lalak Chowk, how disruptive PML N walaas were becoming !

saw bismillah. ye protest ap ka right hai. i think you are talking about NA-125. I admit i was surprised too.

but you know if there is an issue with just 1 seat, PML-N will not give it up. They would probably fear that PTI can take this advantage and open up other constituencies.
 
KSE creates history as index reaches 20,245 pts
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Staff Report


KARACHI: The Karachi stock market opened the week on Monday with a huge rise of 329 points as investors and business community welcomed the emerging of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as the leading political party in the general election 2013.

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100-share index gained 328.55 points or 1.65 percent to close at 20,244.82 points as compared to 19,916.27 points of the previous session. The KSE 30-share index was up by 301.70 points to close at 15,739.29 points as compared with 15,437.59 points.

“Market players were happy to see one political party reaching close to majority,” said Topline Sec dealer Samar Iqbal. “As a result of this across-the-board improvement in share prices was seen.”

Investors feel that stable government will force economic leaders to take bold steps to put economy back on track, she said and added that Pakistan State Oil (PSO) closed at its upper limit as investors expect some resolution on the circular debt front.

Nishat Mills and MCB Bank also performed well due to buying by institutions, she added. The market turnover went down by 28.45 percent and traded 280.27 million shares as against 218.19 million shares of the previous session. The overall market capitalisation gained 1.32 percent and traded Rs 4.954 trillion as against Rs 4.889 trillion. Gainers beat losers 257 to 105, while 17 stocks were unchanged.

“Stocks closed bullish in the post-election rally at KSE with investor interest in stocks across-the-board after PML-N’s clean sweep in Punjab and hopes for improved Pakistan and India relations,” said Arif Habib Corporation Director Ahsan Mehanti. “Bullish rally was led by oil and banks stocks amid higher trades.”

Renewed foreign interest, hopes for early resolution of circular debt crisis in the energy sector, and gas supply issues to fertilizer and textile sectors on new political commitments played a catalyst role in record close at KSE despite concerns over security unrest in the country amid political protests.

The KMI 30-share index gained 462.01 points to close at 33,690.11 points from its opening at 34,228.10 points. The KSE all-share index closed with a rise of 189.70 points to close at 14,346.86 points as compared to 14,157.16 points of the previous session.

“The post-election euphoria pushed the benchmark well over the 20,240 points level with exceptionally good volumes,” said Habib Metropolitan Finance Corporation analyst Bilal Asif. “PML-N is leading the polls with 125 seats in National Assembly and has nearly achieved the required majority.”

Explorations and production companies added valuable points to the index along with cement stocks, which enjoyed the bullish sentiment.

He predicted the market to likely remain bullish in the upcoming couple of days whereas profit-taking may be witnessed by institutions at higher levels.

Fauji Cement was the volume leader in the share market with 31.81 million shares as it closed at Rs 10.58 after opening at Rs 10.18, gaining 48 paisas. Bank of Punjab traded 14.84 million shares as it closed at Rs 10.31 from its opening at Rs 9.31, increasing Re 1. Jahangir Siddiqui and Co traded 13.76 million shares and closed at Rs 11.93 as compared to its opening at Rs 11.28, rising 75 paisas. DGK Cement traded 11.79 million shares as it closed at Rs 74.96 as against its opening at Rs 71.85, appreciating Rs 3.11.

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KSE gains 230 pts on hopes for better ties with US, India
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Staff Report


KARACHI: The Karachi stock market continued its record-breaking streak on Tuesday as Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief’s pledge to boost ties with India and US propelled investors to go for buying.

Analysts said that the market capitalisation for the first time touched Rs 5 trillion mark indicating high confidence among investors to take part in market activities.

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100-share index gained 229.80 points or 1.14 percent to close at 20,474.62 points
as compared to 20,244.82 points of the previous session. The KSE 30-share index was up by 222.18 points to close at 15,961.47 points as compared with 15,739.29 points.

“Stocks closed an all-time high led by oil and banks stocks after PML-N chief pledged to boost ties with US and India,” said Arif Habib Corporation Director Ahsan Mehanti. “Bullish activity was witnessed in selected blue chips across-the-board after PML-N chief’s statement for making Pakistan an ‘Asian Tiger’ led the post-election rally at KSE amid higher trades and consolidation.”

The market turnover went up by 7.0 percent and traded 299.90 million shares as against 280.27 million shares of the previous session. The overall market capitalisation gained 0.92 percent and traded Rs 5.0 trillion as against Rs 4.954 trillion. Losers beat gainers 196 to 164, while 19 stocks were unchanged.

“Unending foreign buying caused the index to improve further by 1.0 percent,” said Topline Sec dealer Samar Iqbal. “In last 10 sessions of this month the market has already gained by 9.0 percent on expectations that economic activity will revive after the new government takes charge.”

MCB Bank for the fourth consecutive day has locked at its upper limit of 5.0 percent.

The KMI 30-share index gained 169.36 points to close at 34,859.47 points from its opening at 34,690.11 points. The KSE all-share index closed with a gain of 140.40 points to close at 14,487.26 points as compared to 14,346.86 points of the previous session.

“The unprecedented surge at the market continued for the 11th consecutive session as the market capitalisation crossed Rs 5.0 trillion or $51 billion mark for first time in the history,” said Habib Metropolitan Finanse Corporation analyst Salman Vidhani. “Amid buying frenzy searing KSE floor, the 100-share index has gained 21 percent since the beginning of the calendar year.”

Bank of Punjab was the volume leader in the share market with 24.19 million shares as it closed at Rs 11.31 after opening at Rs 10.31, gaining Re 1.0. Bankislami Pakistan traded 19.84 million shares as it closed at Rs 6.79 from its opening at Rs 6.21, increasing 58 paisas. PTCL traded 19.35 million shares and closed at Rs 19.75 as compared to its opening at Rs 18.86, rising 89 paisas. Fauji Cement traded 17.60 million shares as it closed at Rs 10.40 as against its opening at Rs 10.58, shedding 18 paisas.

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Rs. 5 trillion = $50,802,262,434.91
$1 = Rs. 98.4208
XE: (PKR/USD) Pakistani Rupee to US Dollar Rate
 
KSE faces volatile trading session, closes 92 pts up
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Staff Report


KARACHI: The Karachi stock market witnessed a highly volatile trading session and closed higher on Wednesday as investors were hopeful that the new government will resolve the circular debt issue.

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100-share index gained 92.07 points or 0.45 percent to close at 20,566.69 points as compared to 20,474.62 points of the previous session. The KSE 30-share index was up by 46.73 points to close at 16,008.20 points as compared with 15,961.47 points.

Analysts said the 100-share index witnessed a high of 20,646.44 points and a low of 20,346.90 points.

“After two days of post-election rally market saw volatility and ended up,” said Topline Sec dealer Samar Iqbal. “Aggressive profit-taking was seen by local investors to book gains in Oil and Gas Development Company and Pakistan Petroleum Ltd.”

Foreigners’ favourite MCB Bank once again closed at its upper limit helping the index to rise, she said and added that volume also rose to reach over two-year high.

The market turnover went up by 39.61 percent and traded 418.70 million shares as against 299.90 million shares of the previous session. The overall market capitalisation declined 0.12 percent and traded Rs 4.994 trillion as against Rs 5.0 trillion. Gaines beat losers 196 to 180, while 13 stocks were unchanged.

“The 100-share index went through a roller coaster ride and closed 92 points up,” said JS Research analyst Fahad M Ali. “The index saw a positive opening, but failed to sustain it as aggressive profit-taking was witnessed by local institutions.”

However, by midday, the 100-share index recovered from a low of 20,347 points as the selling was countered by positive interest from the foreign side. Healthy volumes were observed at the bourse, where accumulation was observed in stocks with high dividend yields and cheap multiples.

The KMI 30-share index shed 0.48 points to close at 34,858.99 points from its opening at 34,859.47 points. The KSE all-share index closed with a loss of 15.11 points to 14,472.15 points as compared to 14,487.26 points of the previous session.

“Better performance by electricity sector along with banks stocks pushed the benchmark upwards,” said Habib Metropolitan Finance Corporation analyst Bilal Asif. “MCB Bank continued with its unbeaten run and hit the upper cap once again.”

Second-tier stocks from the power sector hit the upper circuit breakers while generating hefty volumes.

Bank of Punjab was the volume leader in the share market with 34.63 million shares as it closed at Rs 11.80 after opening at Rs 11.31, gaining 49 paisas. KESC traded 19.84 million shares as it closed at Rs 6.26 from its opening at Rs 5.46, increasing 80 paisas. Japan Power traded 27.21 million shares and closed at Rs 3.02 as compared to its opening at Rs 2.02, rising Re 1.0. Southern Electric traded 24.60 million shares as it closed at Rs 2.57 as against its opening at Rs 1.57, appreciating Re 1.0.

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KSE up 120 points with cement stocks in the limelight
Saturday, May 18, 2013

Staff Report


KARACHI: The Karachi stock market rebounded on the last trading day of the week Friday from the previous day’s correction as anticipation that the government will allocate high budget for development expenditures triggered buying frenzy in the cement stocks like Fauji Cement, PIOC and DGKC.

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100-share index gained 120.43 points or 0.59 percent to close at 20,537.03 points as compared to 20,416.60 points of the previous session. The KSE 30-share index was up by 46.89 points to close at 15, 921.28 points as compared with 15,874.39 points.

“After some correction the market rebounded mainly led by cement stocks,” said Topline Sec dealer Samar Iqbal. “Fauji Cement, PIOC and DGKC rallied in anticipation that the government will allocate high budget for development expenditures.”

PSO gained Rs 9.0 as investors think that any resolution of circular debt will help the oil marketing company, she added.

The market turnover went up by 14.95 percent and traded 372.30 million shares as against 323.87 million shares of the previous session. The overall market capitalisation gained 0.46 percent and traded Rs 4.989 trillion as against Rs 4.966 trillion. Gainers beat losers 242 to 113, while 26 stocks were unchanged.

“The market continued its upbeat momentum as the 100-share index closed at 20,537 points,” said JS Research analyst Khalil Usmani. “Independent power producers continued to remain in the limelight as the new government aims to solve the power crisis in the country on priority basis.” PSO also closed in the green as the investors gained confidence that the circular debt issue will also be resolved under the new leadership.

Foreign interest kept the activity going in the oil and gas and banks sector. Cement sector was the star performer of the day as the government disbursed higher level of Public Sector Development Programme funds during the year.

The KMI 30-share index gained 286.42 points to close at 34,985.51 points from its opening at 34,699.09 points. The KSE all-share index closed with a rise of 75.33 points to 14,467.75 points as compared to 14,392.42 points of the previous session.

“After taking a day’s break the 100-share index was back to its bullish mood, posting an advancement of 120 points,” said an analyst at Habib Metropolitan Finance Corporation. “Cement sector remained in the limelight on the back of reduced coal price forecast in international market.”

Bank of Punjab was the volume leader in the share market with 48.87 million shares as it closed at Rs 1.75 after opening at Rs 1.50, gaining 25 paisas. Fauji Cement traded 31.31 million shares as it closed at Rs 10.73 from its opening at Rs 10.47, rising 26 paisas. Lafarge Pakistan traded 23.18 million shares and closed at Rs 7.08 as compared to its opening at Rs 6.33, increasing 75 paisas. Dewan Cement traded 18.67 million shares as it closed at Rs 6.06 as against its opening at Rs 5.49, appreciating 57 paisas.

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