1.       Status and Nature of Business

The company was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company on October 21, 1991 and was converted into a public Limited company on April 30, 1992. The Company has been listed at Karachi and Lahore Stock Exchanges.

 

The company commenced its commercial operation, from 2001 after reactivation of plant which remained idle for the seven year. However, the company again has suspended its production on November 29, 2002 to forestall the recurring losses until the market trend become conducive for positive results. The management feels that this stoppage is temporary and the production will be expected to commence in future.

 

2.       Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

2.1     Statement of Compliance

These Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the approved Accounting Standards as applicable in Pakistan and the requirements of The Companies Ordinance, 1984. Approved Accounting Standards comprise of such International Accounting Standards as notified under the provisions of The Companies Ordinance, 1984. Wherever, the requirements of The Companies Ordinance, 1984, or directives issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan differ with the requirements of these Standards; the requirements of the Companies Ordinance, 1984, or the requirements of the said directives take precedence.

 

As per SRO 684 (1) dated August 10, 2004 issued by the Central Board of Revenue, the Company’s tax year / financial year is required to end on June 30, instead of September 30, and further clarified by the Securities and Exchange Commission of  Pakistan vide their circular no. 29 of 2004 dated November 05, 2004. In order to make the company’s accounting period consistent with the aforementioned requirement the company has prepare its financial statements covering period of nine months ended on June 30, 2005. Since the audited comparative figures are available for the year ended September 30, 2004 the same has been disclosed as comparatives.

 

2.2     Accounting Convention

These financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention, without taking into account, the effects of inflation and/or current values, if any.

 

2.3     Taxation

2.3.1  Current

Provision for current taxation is based on the income taxable at the current rates of tax, after taking into account tax credits and tax rebates, if any, under the applicable Income Tax Law in Pakistan.

 

2.3.2  Deferred

The Company accounts for deferred taxation on all material timing differences between the tax base and accounting base of an asset or a liability. However, deferred tax is not provided if it can be established with reasonable certainty that these differences would not crystallize in the foreseeable future.

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2.4     Property, Plant and Equipments

2.4.1a Property, Plant and Equipments are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, except Capital Work-in-Progress which is stated at cost and Land Leasehold on straight Line Basis.

 

Depreciation is charged to income using the reducing balance method, at the rates specified in the annexed schedule, whereby the cost of an asset is written-off over its estimated useful life, reflecting the approximate value of the consumption of the respective assets economic benefits.

 

No Depreciation on Assets except a Hut on Sandspit (Lease Hold) and Vehicles has been charged during the year as their has been no production activity made during the period under review.

 

2.4.1b Maintenance and normal repairs are charged to income, as and when incurred. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized and the assets so replaced, if any, are retired.

 

2.4.1c Gains and losses arising on the disposal of fixed assets are taken to the Profit and Loss Account.

 

2.5     Stores and Spares and  Stock-in-Trade

          These are valued as follows:

          Stores and Spares     :        At average cost

          Raw Material           :        At average cost

          Finished Goods         :        At lower of cost or net realizable value.   

 

2.5.1      Net realizable value signifies the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less, costs necessarily to be incurred in order to make the sale.

 

2.6.    Foreign Currencies

Transactions in foreign currencies, if any, are recorded using the rates of exchange prevalent at the date of the transaction. Assets and Liabilities in foreign currencies, if any, are translated into the reporting currency, i.e., Rupees, at the exchange rate prevalent at the balance sheet date, except where foreign exchange contracts are entered into; in which case, the contracted rates are used. Exchange gains and losses, if any, are included/charged into income currently.

 

2.7             Deferred Costs  - Unallocated Pre-production Expenses

The company used to amortize this deferred cost over a period of ten years from the year of commencement of commercial production; therefore, the entire deferred cost would be amortized by the financial year end September 30, 2006.

 

2.8     Revenue Recognition

          Revenue from Sales is recognized on dispatch of goods to customers.

          Other Income is recognized on Receipt Basis.

 

 

 

 

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2.9.    Trade Debts

Trade debts are carried at the original invoice amount, less an estimate made for doubtful receivables based on a review of all outstanding amounts at the year end. Bad debts are written off when identified. Debts considered bad, if any, by the management are written-off, and provision is made against those considered doubtful. No general provision is made for bad and doubtful debts.

 

2.10    Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the company has a legal or constructive obligation to do so, and as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made.

 

2.11    Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents includes Cash and Bank Balances. The Cash and Cash Equivalents are Subject to insignificant Changes.

 

2.12    Financial Instruments

All financial assets and liabilities are recognized at the time when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Any gain or loss arising on the recognition or de-recognition of the financial assets and liabilities are included in the Profit and Loss for the period in which it arises.

 

2.13    Trade and Other payables 

Liabilities for trade and other amounts payable are carried at cost, which is fair value of the consideration to be paid in the future for the goods or services so received whether billed to the Company or not.

 

2.14.  Borrowing Costs

Borrowing Costs incurred are charged to Profit and Loss Account.

 

2.15    Mark- up Bearing Borrowings.

Mark up bearing borrowings are recognized initially at cost less attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition Mark-up bearing borrowings are stated at original cost less repayment. While the difference between the cost (reduced for periodicals payments) and redemption value is recognized in the profit and loss amount over the period of the borrowings on an effective mark-up basis.

 

2.16    Employees Benefits

The company does not operate any employee’s benefits scheme.

 

2.17    Contingent Liability.

A contingent liability is disclosed in the financial statements unless the possibility of an out flow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote.

 

2.18    Contingent Assets.

A contingent asset is disclosed where in inflow of economic benefits is probable.

                                                                                     

 

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