13,856
January 27, 2008
Finally the KSE-100 index managed to sustain its gains and closed up at 13,856 on Friday. NIB Bank was the flavour of the day with a relatively huge volume of 58 million shares traded. The next upside resistance is 13,900 -14,050 and downside support is at 13,700.
News : Pak-American Fertiliser, Pakistan’s largest urea producing factory in Daudkhel, has been closed down owing to the on-going gas crisis in the country. The factory produces 1,125 to 1,130 tonnes of urea on a daily basis.The halt in urea production will inflict a daily loss of over Rs 12.5 million to the factory. The factory will remain closed for 15 days…Aaj News
The first instalment of 6,000 tonnes of cement imported from Pakistan by State government through Indian central agency MMTC is likely to reach Chennai and Tuticorin in few weeks…Aaj News
Adamjee Insurance made an On Account Payment of Rs 50 million to Berger Paints Pakistan Ltd within 24 hours after a huge fire engulfed the plant. The payment was made even before the fire could be completely extinguished. Adamjee Insurance also took the initiative in setting losses relating to the incidents of December 27 and made On Account Payments to almost all its customers. This speaks volumes about Adamjee Insurance’s unmatched ability and willingness to pay claims… Aaj News
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has discovered gas and condensate in its exploratory Passkhi East Well located in district Hyderabad. The new discovery will supply an additional 10.7 million cubic feet of gas per day,.. Aaj News
Market Low : 13,696.33 High : 13,864.20
Market Close : 13,856.36 – 137.20 points up.
