Pakistan's foreign minister has urged Indians to boycott Bollywood films with anti-Pakistan themes saying such movies would not help relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
National Highways and Pakistan Motorway Police Inspector General (IG) Ziaul Hassan on Sunday paid surprise visits to various points on Lahore-Multan national highway to check the performance of mobile patrolling officers.
A delegation from India's anti-communalism group, "Act Now for Harmony and Democracy" (ANFHAD) and Action Aid India arrived here on Sunday on a week-long tour to Pakistan as part of their peace and harmony mission. It will speak on Gujrat carnage, religio
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has, in its message on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, asked Muslims the world over not to forget the plight of Kashmiris in occupied Kashmir amidst Eid festivity.
District Nazim Rana Imtiaz Ahmed Khan has said that stern action would be taken against those Patwaris, who are not visiting the union council according to the schedule.
The Lahore Zoo has prepared special Eid programmes, including puppet shows, variety shows and entertainment programmes to attract children and visitors during Eid-ul-Azha holidays.
Luca Mignini, Regional Head and Vice-President of S C Johnson & Son of Pakistan Limited has said that the success of his company is solely attributable to its people.
Punjabi language and exchange of delegations between two neighborly countries Pakistan and India will act as factor in promotion of relations between them.
The government is taking all necessary steps for the promotion of the tourism industry in the country and with the induction of hi-tech Boeing 777 aircraft in the fleet of PIA, the tourism industry will jump-start to flourish.
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has called upon the people to follow the message of Allah Almighty delivered through Hazrat Ibrahim (pbuh) and his beloved son Hazrat Ismail (pbuh).
President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali expressed their deep shock and grief over the death of at least 244 pilgrims during a stampede in Mina on Sunday.
President, Pakistan Muslim League (Q), Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, said here on Sunday that he would visit India in April this year along with a parliamentary delegation.
District Nazim Mian Amer Mahmood has appealed the Laborites to join hands with the City District Government for keeping up cleanliness, maintaining law and order and ensuring uninterrupted supply of water, power and other civic services in the provincial
Cotton buying interest remained low in early trading in view of forthcoming Eid-ul-Azha straining transport ( movement of sacrificial cattle squeezing out cotton loading) nudging spinners to sidelines during the week ended January 31, 2004.
Additional and District Sessions Judge Maqsood Ahmed Sulehri has awarded death sentence and life term with a fine of Rs 100,000 to two accused in a murder case.
The people of Hyderabad will celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with traditional enthusiasm, festivity and religious fervour on February 2 like the people of other parts of the country.
PhD scholarships sponsored by Ministry of Science and Technology and Higher Education Commission (HEC) would not only provide a strong scientific base but would also help in updating education in accordance with the international standards.
Sindh Minister for Excise and Taxation Rauf Siddiqui has said that the elected representatives of the present government are making efforts to resolve the problems of masses at their doorsteps on priority basis.
The Pakistan's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Maleeha Lodhi, left for New York on Sunday to attend a meeting of UN secretary-general Kofi Annan's Advisory Board on Disarmament matters from February 4 to 6.
The banned religio-political party, Hazb-ul-Tahrir (HT), has said that for American interests Musharraf is following a policy of 'come and hit us, we were the culprits'. Musharraf himself is creating justifications for America to eliminate Pakistan's nucl
The children - boys and girls of various schools being run by Behbud Association gave a spectacular demonstration in various sports at the Bahbud's annual sports function here on Saturday.
The Punjab Wildlife Department on has constituted mobile teams to launch a vigorous campaign against poachers to preserve the national wildlife throughout the province.
The sale of sacrificial animals at 10 points established by Town Municipal Administration (TMA) has geared up due to better weather conditions on Sunday, however, TMA contractors fleecing animal buyers and traders and creating an additional burden over th
The CIA Cantonment Division claimed to have arrested nine dacoits of two inter-districts dacoit gangs, and recovered stolen items besides, illegal weapons from their possession.
The sacking of Pakistan's nuclear pioneer, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, from a government position signals his possible trial over his alleged role in the transfer of nuclear technology to Iran and Libya, analysts said.
A mysterious disease that killed 23 people and infected 50 others in Bangladesh last month was encephalitis, a statement of the health ministry said on Sunday.
A mysterious disease that killed 23 people and infected 50 others in Bangladesh last month was encephalitis, a statement of the health ministry said on Sunday.
The money changers and general public here has started dumping of the newly-introduced Iraqi currency, Yadgar, a money changer, at the currency market in Chowk told Business Recorder on Saturday.
The money changers and general public here has started dumping of the newly-introduced Iraqi currency, Yadgar, a money changer, at the currency market in Chowk told Business Recorder on Saturday.
Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali will address the joint session of AJK Assembly on Thursday, February 5, which will be telecast live by AJK Television which is to go into operation on that day.
Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali will address the joint session of AJK Assembly on Thursday, February 5, which will be telecast live by AJK Television which is to go into operation on that day.
The Government of Punjab has decided to create Project Management Unit (PMU) which will manage all the projects of the provincial government costing Rs 100 million.
The Government of Punjab has decided to create Project Management Unit (PMU) which will manage all the projects of the provincial government costing Rs 100 million.
All four Chief Ministers of the provinces would meet the Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali on February 10 to adopt a unanimous stand point with regard to the flow of resources from center to provinces.
All four Chief Ministers of the provinces would meet the Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali on February 10 to adopt a unanimous stand point with regard to the flow of resources from center to provinces.
Chief Minister NWFP Akram Khan Durrani has said that foreign and domestic investors were in contact with the provincial government, who were desirous to invest in hydropower, mineral and other sectors.
Chief Minister NWFP Akram Khan Durrani has said that foreign and domestic investors were in contact with the provincial government, who were desirous to invest in hydropower, mineral and other sectors.
Lieutenant General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi (Retd), who was the last commander in the former East Pakistan, died of cardiac arrest at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) here on Sunday night. He was 89.
Lieutenant General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi (Retd), who was the last commander in the former East Pakistan, died of cardiac arrest at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) here on Sunday night. He was 89.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri has said that Islamabad and New Delhi should deal with all those relevant issues at the Indo-Pak talks which people legitimately expect to be addressed.
The Eid-ul-Azha shopping reached its climax on Sunday night with record purchases of clothing, children's wear, shoes, bangles and various other goods besides sacrificial animals.
A top army commander in Burundi said Sunday that about 30 fighters from the central African country's sole remaining active rebel group had been killed in clashes the previous day near the capital.
Iran's foreign minister insisted Sunday there were no plans here to receive a delegation of US officials, just days after a US senator announced a group of congressional aides were to make a historic visit this month.
Although the nearest case of bird flu is hundreds of kilometers (miles) away, the Asian epidemic is a very real threat for the 3,000 workers at Huadu Broiler Corp. in Beijing.
President General Pervez Musharraf has summoned the Senate to meet in the Parliament House, Islamabad, on February 13 at 5:30 pm, it was officially announced here on Sunday.
Some 120 Iranian MPs resigned on Sunday in protest at the mass barring of candidates from February 20 elections, plunging the Islamic republic into political chaos in the midst of its 25th anniversary celebrations.
Some 120 Iranian MPs resigned on Sunday in protest at the mass barring of candidates from February 20 elections, plunging the Islamic republic into political chaos in the midst of its 25th anniversary celebrations.
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed while announcing to observe condemnation day has given a strike call for February 6, against the government's attitude towards the nuclear scientists.
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed while announcing to observe condemnation day has given a strike call for February 6, against the government's attitude towards the nuclear scientists.
Following the successful operation of Integrated Tax Information System (ITIS) at Lahore, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to launch the system at Karachi for discovering new taxpayers.
Following the successful operation of Integrated Tax Information System (ITIS) at Lahore, the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to launch the system at Karachi for discovering new taxpayers.
Total 26 exploratory and 42 development wells are expected to be drilled expecting to attract $800 million in the country during FY04, according to a reliable report.
Total 26 exploratory and 42 development wells are expected to be drilled expecting to attract $800 million in the country during FY04, according to a reliable report.
The share prices closed on a new high level after a massive correction, after receiving support from the financial institutions and leading brokerages helped consolidated the bulls position in the local bourses.
The share prices closed on a new high level after a massive correction, after receiving support from the financial institutions and leading brokerages helped consolidated the bulls position in the local bourses.
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has awarded Rs 17.6 million contract to Lahore-based firm Petrocom (Pvt) Ltd for carrying out civil, mechanical and electrical work in Adhi Field in Punjab.
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has awarded Rs 17.6 million contract to Lahore-based firm Petrocom (Pvt) Ltd for carrying out civil, mechanical and electrical work in Adhi Field in Punjab.
The weighted average Carryover Charges (CoCs) at the Karachi Stock Exchange were sharply down to 11.35 percent from 15.71 percent reported last Friday, posting a decline of 436 basis points.
The weighted average Carryover Charges (CoCs) at the Karachi Stock Exchange were sharply down to 11.35 percent from 15.71 percent reported last Friday, posting a decline of 436 basis points.
The Revenue Receipt Audit (RRA) wing of the Auditor-General of Pakistan will check audit of 85 percent of the units already audited by the Central Board of Revenue with preference to higher revenue risk areas.
The Revenue Receipt Audit (RRA) wing of the Auditor-General of Pakistan will check audit of 85 percent of the units already audited by the Central Board of Revenue with preference to higher revenue risk areas.
Corporate demand kept the rupee under pressure versus the dollar in the inter-bank market last week. The rupee, however, strengthened in relation to the euro due to its falling demand in the world markets, they added.
Corporate demand kept the rupee under pressure versus the dollar in the inter-bank market last week. The rupee, however, strengthened in relation to the euro due to its falling demand in the world markets, they added.
Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated throughout the country on Monday with great religious fervour and enthusiasm to pay homage to sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).
Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated throughout the country on Monday with great religious fervour and enthusiasm to pay homage to sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).
Investigation into the alleged sale of nuclear weapons technology to Iran and Libya has narrowed down to seven suspects, including top scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan who has been removed as government adviser, officials said on Sunday.
Investigation into the alleged sale of nuclear weapons technology to Iran and Libya has narrowed down to seven suspects, including top scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan who has been removed as government adviser, officials said on Sunday.
Two suicide bombers strapped with explosives blew themselves up on Sunday in the offices of two Kurdish parties aligned with US occupation forces in northern Iraq, killing at least 56 people and wounding 200.
Two suicide bombers strapped with explosives blew themselves up on Sunday in the offices of two Kurdish parties aligned with US occupation forces in northern Iraq, killing at least 56 people and wounding 200.
President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali have urged the Muslims on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha to make sincere efforts for unity, brotherhood and fraternity among them.
President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali have urged the Muslims on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha to make sincere efforts for unity, brotherhood and fraternity among them.
At least 244 people were trampled to death and about the same number were injured on Haj day, Sunday, as the Hajis scrambled to throw pebbles at the devil (Jumrat), Haj Minister Iyad Madani said.
At least 244 people were trampled to death and about the same number were injured on Haj day, Sunday, as the Hajis scrambled to throw pebbles at the devil (Jumrat), Haj Minister Iyad Madani said.
Private equity firm Warburg Pincus said on Sunday it acquired a majority stake in product packaging company Clondalkin Group for 630 million euros ($781.6 million).
All seven investment banks that had been in the running to handle Argentina's controversial debt restructuring have dropped out over disagreements over fees they wanted to charge the government, a source close to the transaction said.
All seven investment banks that had been in the running to handle Argentina's controversial debt restructuring have dropped out over disagreements over fees they wanted to charge the government, a source close to the transaction said.
Disgruntled shareholders of ITV Plc, created by the merger of rivals Carlton and Granada, are meeting to discuss management changes at the broadcaster, Britain's Sunday Times newspaper said.
Disgruntled shareholders of ITV Plc, created by the merger of rivals Carlton and Granada, are meeting to discuss management changes at the broadcaster, Britain's Sunday Times newspaper said.
Hong Kong shares look set to slip to one-month lows this week as the bird flu outbreak in Asia encourages investors to dump stocks, but some analysts see opportunities for bargain hunting.
Japanese stocks may struggle to move higher this week as investors are unlikely to buy aggressively before a Group of Seven finance ministers meeting, while some blue chip shares look ripe for profit-taking.