Tens of thousands of Shia Muslims marched through Baghdad on Monday to demand early elections, as Iraq's US governor entreated the United Nations to back his political plans for Iraq.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) functioning under the United Nation, while declaring the current year as "Rice Year", has announced to celebrate it fervently throughout the world.
North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani hoped that as the peace and normalcy will return to Afghanistan, the Frontier Province would become an international market.
Defence Minister Sikander Iqbal said here on Monday that Airports Security Force (ASF) capacity would be further upgraded through modern training and providing them sophisticated equipment to combat every possible risk to aviation industry.
President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), Adeel Rauf has demanded of lifting a ban on exports from Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Risalpur, saying that without permitting exports from the later granting of the EPZ status to Gadoon Amazai Indu
Small & Medium Entrepreneurs Development Authority (Smeda) has drafted a proposal to hand over Khyber Safari Plan to military as it has the required manpower and financial resources to undertake it.
NWFP Minister for Health, Inayatullah has said that efforts for wiping out polio had entered its last phase, hoping that the target of ensuring a polio free province would be achieved till next year.
The director-general, Federal Directorate of Education, Islamabad, Brig Maqsud-ul-Hassan (Retd), said that Rs 85 million was allocated by the government to improve the infrastructure of the Federal Government schools.
F.U. Ahmad's article published in your Weekend Edition of Saturday 10th January represents the wishes of more than one billion people living in India and Pakistan. His noting, what is required and some suggestions are needs of the hour.
As a proposed ban on Muslim headscarves in schools provokes outrage in France, education professionals say Britain's tradition of religious tolerance is based on "radically different" values which can't simply be transferred to the other side of the Engli
Having grown up during 23 years of war, Ubidullah is no stranger to tough army life. But like many of his fellow troops in the newly formed Afghan National Army (ANA), he hates his job.
"The heckling by the Opposition members during President Musharraf's maiden speech in Parliament really unnerved him, didn't it? I mean this was the first time I saw him unnerved. And he was perspiring...for all the world to see."
The National Credit Consultative Council (NCCC) at its meeting last Friday, January 16, presided over by the SBP Governor, Dr Ishrat Husain, reviewed the overall trends and dimensions of credit expansion and its impact on money supply over the first five
Chairman of Capital Development Authority (CDA) Kamran Lashari formally inaugurated three-day polio immunisation campaign here on Monday by administering anti-polio drops to some children present at the Directorate of Health Services of the authority.
National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) and Microsoft announced that they would be working in a partnership to establish community technology and learning centres across Pakistan, largely aimed at training women.
Federal Tax Ombudsman Justice Saleem Akhtar has endorsed the suspension of registration of an exporter for being involved in sale/purchase of fake invoices.
Moneychangers in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Monday shelved European and American currencies to second position as they had found a hot seller in the shape of new Iraqi dinar.
Quran Khawani and special prayers were offered for the departed soul of renowned parliamentarian and legendary politician late Abdul Hameed Jatoi, father of Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Liaquat Ali Jatoi, by the officers and staff of Mi
The revision of the electoral rolls are under way in district Attock like other parts of the country, and will continue up to January 26 during which new entries will be made in the lists.
Bank of Punjab (BoP) has become the 17th bank in Pakistan to join the Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB) M-Net Switch, and an agreement of this effect was signed here on Monday.
The main Kashmiri freedom fighter organisation Hizbul Mujahideen on Monday resolved to continue armed struggle for the liberation of occupied Jammu and Kashmir by offering every sacrifice.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) has for the first time developed the curriculum for 'Telecommunication Engineering' to be taught at graduate and postgraduate levels in public and private sector universities in the country.
The Punjab University has dismissed from service five employees of the Examination Branch for tampering with the results of MA Economics Annual Examination 2002.
The LCCI Standing Committee on Hardware and Machine Tools, which met here on Monday with its convener Sheikh Riaz Shafi in the chair, discussed in detail problems being faced by the hardware and machine tools industry.
District Council Lahore (DCL) in its meeting here on Monday expressed concern over non-responsive attitude of the bureaucracy on the issue of withdrawal of powers from City District Government (CDG) Lahore.
Pakistan Wapda Hydro Electric Central Labour Union has asked the government to refrain from privatising the profitable units of Wapda, including the Faisalabad Electric Supply Company and the Jamshoro Thermal Power House.
Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) president Malik Asrar Ahmed Awan has expressed his grave concern over the continuous rise in the prices of petroleum products.
The Lahore High Court (LHC), while issuing notice to SP CIA, has directed him to explain as to why they failed to take action against the elements involved in preparing forged documents of vehicles.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notice to the chairman, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for February 4 in a bail application filed by one Arshad Mehmood facing a reference before an accountability court.
Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) President Hafiz Abdur Rehman Ansari and other representatives of the bar, while condemning the arrest of nuclear scientists, have announced to boycott the courts on January 23.
Hizbul Mujahideen spokesman Salim Hashmi has said Kashmiris want to solve the Kashmir issue peacefully, and the people of occupied Kashmir have also applied this method, so far.
Under Provincial Chief Minister's 'Sasta Ata Programme' 28 sale centres have been established in Sialkot district, said District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Captain Zahid Saeed (Retd).
Pakistanis, in the United States, have hailed the President's remarks in the joint session of the Parliament, in which General Pervez Musharraf reiterated Pakistan's resolve to continue the fight against terrorism and extremism, strengthen parliamentary d
Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali has said that tolerance of dissent forms the bedrock of democracy and is essential for strengthening the democratic institutions.
Dispelling the impression that World Trade Organisation (WTO) regime would have negative impacts on socio-economic structure of Pakistan, Chairman National Tariff Commission, Faizullah Khilji on Monday has said that it was a rules and regulation based reg
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is organising a single country exhibition at Talkatora indoor stadium, New Delhi, from March 3 t
Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Rashid Akhtar Chughtai, on Monday said that trade activities would take new turn in the changing circumstances especially after the implementation of WTO rules in the South Asian region.
Former Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir and sitting leader of opposition in AJK Legislative Assembly Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry has strongly condemned the immoral and unlawful Indian act of fencing the Line of Control (LoC) and the working boundary.
The Tawana Pakistan Programme is successfully working in about 650 schools to improve the educational as well as nutritional status of the girls in poverty-ridden areas.
It's now the turn of vintage car enthusiasts to make their way to Pakistan to bolster recent peace efforts between Pakistan and India, a report said on Monday.
The central leader of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA), Liaquat Baloch, has advised the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) to abandon politics of agitation, lend support and bring practicable proposals to the government to enable it to overcome cris
A strong scientific base is vital to the future economic development of the country, said Dr Anwar Nasim, chairman, National Commission on Biotechnology, and advisor (science) Comstech.
Punjab government has initiated an action plan costing Rs 2 billion for the expansion and promotion of small and medium industries in the province. It also includes agro-based industries.
In compliance with the order of the Ombudsman Punjab, Sajjad Ahmed Sipra, different government departments have provided jobs as per policy to the children of five government servants, who retired on medical grounds.
The Centre for Promotion of Exports from Developing Countries (CBI) of Netherlands will provide assistance and guidance to Pakistan's growers and exporters to enter the organic food market
Punjab Governor, Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has called for adopting effective procedure after conducting proper research so that people could get proper guidance about physical ailments, and through minimum invasive techniques, recovery coul
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF-Zone) has offered special incentives including 10 percent discount for Pakistani investors and businessmen willing to make investment in the zone.
Pakistan is likely to face power shortage after 2007. Hence, immediate steps are required to meet the growing needs of electricity in future. The ongoing Wapda projects have capacity to generate only 450 MW, while in order to meet the growing requirements
The 29th Anniversary and Convocation of the Society for the Promotion of Arabic (SPA) will be held here at 4.45 pm at the Society's premises on Saturday, January 24.
The President of PTCL, Akhtar Ahmed Bajwa has directed the officials to take all possible steps for immediate redressal of problems of telephone customers and ensure, on an emergency basis, the provision of better service.
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has maintained the long-term entity rating of KASB Leasing Limited (KLL) at 'BBB+' (Triple B plus), and the short-term rating has been maintained at 'A2' (A Two).
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has maintained the long-term entity rating of KASB Leasing Limited (KLL) at 'BBB+' (Triple B plus), and the short-term rating has been maintained at 'A2' (A Two).
The world's leading French apparel company, Lectra, has announced acquisition of the famous Spain-based apparel group, Investronica Sistemas, world number three in apparel business.
Federal Minister for Industries and Production Liaquat Ali Khan Jatoi in a statement on Monday said that the address of President Pervez Musharraf at the joint session of the parliament was historic, bold and aimed at strengthening democracy in Pakistan.
Siemens Mobile Phones announced the launch of its loyalty programme 'My-Siemens' in Pakistan. Pakistan is the first country after UAE to launch this unique programme that partners Siemens mobile phones with Hang Ten, Slazenger, Chen One, KFC, Foot Step &
The executive committee of Karachi Council on Foreign Relations, Economic Affairs and Law has felicitated S. H. Hashmi, a fellow member on the Lifetime Achievement Award in the field of advertising and public relations conferred upon him by President Gene
The Ministry of Water and Power has asked Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) to accelerate efforts for the installation of new projects aimed at meeting expected power shortfall in the coming years.
Pakistan Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation (Picic) has obtained a permission from Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for setting up a general insurance company in the country by the end of March 2004.
Sheikh Jamil Mehboob Magoon, has denied having said any thing about the resignation of Riaz Ahmed Tata as was mentioned in Business Recorder Report on Friday, January 16th.
The City District Government of Karachi (CDGK) on Monday has asked the World Bank to invest in low cost housing schemes in Karachi. The city government is considering establishing a latest, low cost housing town on the sidelines of the under-construction
The Collectorate of Customs (Preventive) made a record 175 seizures and arrested 171 accused along with large quantity of contraband drugs and other smuggled goods.