Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that the success of talks between Pakistan and India depends on the flexibility to be shown by New Delhi.
Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali has urged the nation to discard their mutual differences by following the principles of brotherhood and fraternity.
Justice M. Javed Buttar of the Lahore High Court (LHC), taking up a contempt plea, directed the management of Pattoki Sugar Mills to furnish a reply within three weeks.
In a significant development, Mirwaiz Mohammed Omar Farooq-led Awami Action Committee (AAC) launched an anti-election campaign and urged people to boycott the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.
The Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Ltd (SNGPL) is mobilising more than Rs 4 billion during current fiscal period on the accomplishment of various development projects in Punjab and NWFP.
National Assembly Speaker Amir Hussain has said that record development projects have been completed under new local government system throughout the country.
The steering committee of Lahore Expo Center will meet in the provincial capital on Saturday, February 28 to review various aspects of the display facility project.
Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Multan has arrested a female tourist Wipha-Wadee (21) from airport with one kilogramme heroin worth Rs 10 million in international market. She was going to Karachi on Friday to fly to Thailand.
Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi on Saturday announced an amount of Rs 1 billion for improving delivery of emergency health services at teaching hospitals in the province.
President Pervez Musharraf has asked the nation to shun sectarianism among them and adopt the guiding principles of tolerance and mutual harmony for the prosperity of country.
At least ten persons including five children were killed and another 225 injured while celebrating the Basant (kite-flying) in other parts of Punjab province till Friday night.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to change emergency ambulance numbers from three to four digits to accommodate tremendous requests of the humanitarian and philanthropic organisations engaged in providing emergency services.
A special visit was organised to bring to light the healthcare services offered by the Jinnah Medical and Dental College Hospital, established with a mission to provide healthcare facilities to the grossly neglected low income population of Korangi and ot
Assuring that the United States "will lend its good offices to the work being done by Pakistan and India", Secretary of State Colin Powell on Friday, said: "Both countries "are now moving in the other direction" (of conflict-resolution) and not confrontat
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule for the itinerary of India's first test tour to Pakistan in 15 years, according to which, Indian team will play a one-day warm-up game, five one-day internationals and three test matches between
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Mian Anjum Nisar has demanded of the Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi to revamp and modernise the fire brigade department, as it has repeatedly failed to cope with any emergency situation.
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) released into environment by human activity are highly toxic chemicals that kill and injure people and wildlife by inducing cancer, and by damaging the nervous, reproductive and immune systems, it could also cause birt
Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Tariq Hamid, while appreciating the revenue recovery position, has stressed upon realisation of Rs 9.6 billion outstanding revenue for electricity consumption from the permanently disconnected consume
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited detained former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein on Saturday as Japan, which dispatched more ground troops to Iraq, beefed up security at hundreds of key facilities amid terror fears on its soil.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited detained former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein on Saturday as Japan, which dispatched more ground troops to Iraq, beefed up security at hundreds of key facilities amid terror fears on its soil.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will closely monitor issuance of sales tax refund to commercial exporters of textile products to UAE, Saudi Arabia and South Africa under the new ''Sales Tax Refund Rules 2004''.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will closely monitor issuance of sales tax refund to commercial exporters of textile products to UAE, Saudi Arabia and South Africa under the new 'Sales Tax Refund Rules 2004'.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will closely monitor issuance of sales tax refund to commercial exporters of textile products to UAE, Saudi Arabia and South Africa under the new 'Sales Tax Refund Rules 2004'.
Speakers at the Saarclaw conference on Saturday proposed adoption of stringent laws to ensure good corporate governance, safeguard small stakeholders' interest and to make transparent the entire working of a corporate entity.
Speakers at the Saarclaw conference on Saturday proposed adoption of stringent laws to ensure good corporate governance, safeguard small stakeholders' interest and to make transparent the entire working of a corporate entity.
Senior Indian and Pakistani army commanders met in Kashmir this week for the first time in three years to clear up a "misunderstanding", a report said on Saturday.
Senior Indian and Pakistani army commanders met in Kashmir this week for the first time in three years to clear up a "misunderstanding", a report said on Saturday.
At least nine persons of a wedding party were killed while 11 sustained injuries when their wagon overturned after hitting the rear of a truck on the M-3 Motorway near Sahianwali, about 30 kilometres from here in the wee hours of Saturday.
Indian Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani said he would be "happy" to visit Pakistan after national polls in India due April-May, Indian media reported on Saturday.
Minister for Privatisation and Investment Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has said that decision for easing of visa restrictions on businessmen of D-8 countries in the recently concluded summit in Tehran would enhance trade among the member countries.
Federal Minister for Water and Power, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said Mangla Raising Project worth about Rs 63 billion would begin on schedule from May this year after the completion of all necessary requirements.
Pakistani paramilitary authorities have seized a cache of arms and ammunition from a south-western town on the border with Afghanistan, officials said on Saturday.
Indus River System Authority (Irsa) said on Saturday that all the four provinces utilised less water than their share by 22.1 percent to 9.4 percent during the period from October 1, 2003 to February 20, 2004.
Police in the occupied Jammu and Kashmir said on Saturday they had arrested suspected freedom fighters who had planned to attack New Delhi's international airport.
Rejecting the double standard of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), the cable operators have said that some forces with vested interest are playing a dirty game with 1,600 cable operators of the country which could deprive country
Pakistan government has banned more than 300 Ulema from leaving their home districts to prevent them from inciting violence when holy month of Muharram starts from Sunday.
Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro has assured of a rationalised tariff structure coupled with efficient and low-cost utility facilities to bring down the cost of business in Karachi.
Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro has assured of a rationalised tariff structure coupled with efficient and low-cost utility facilities to bring down the cost of business in Karachi.
The United States and Mexico agreed on Friday to tighten security along their border and start sending illegal immigrants caught sneaking across the frontier back home by bus or plane.
Press tycoon Conrad Black testified on Friday that the board of Hollinger International Inc pushed him into resigning and he now wants to sell his controlling stake to provide more stable ownership of his newspaper empire.
India set the prices for share sales in a computer maintenance and software firm and an oil retailer on Saturday as it heads into a busy week of asset sales in state-run firms.
A federal court has ruled that privately held 321 Studios must stop making software that allows users to copy DVDs, handing Hollywood's movie studios a big victory in their ongoing battle against copyright piracy.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has promoted 32 Assistant Collectors (BS-17) of Customs and Excise Group to the posts of Deputy Collector (BS-18) with immediate effect, of whom 27 were given on acting charge, while five were promoted.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has promoted 32 Assistant Collectors (BS-17) of Customs and Excise Group to the posts of Deputy Collector (BS-18) with immediate effect, of whom 27 were given on acting charge, while five were promoted.
Thousands of Albanians demonstrated on Saturday for the ouster of Prime Minister Fatos Nano, accusing him of being responsible for corruption and misery in the country.
Thousands of Albanians demonstrated on Saturday for the ouster of Prime Minister Fatos Nano, accusing him of being responsible for corruption and misery in the country.
United Arab Emirate will relax restriction of compulsory import of potato from Pakistan in reefer container till such time as summer completely sets in.
United Arab Emirate will relax restriction of compulsory import of potato from Pakistan in reefer container till such time as summer completely sets in.
Indigenously produced Hataf-3 ballistic missile system was handed over to Pakistan Army's Strategic Force Command on Saturday, with President Pervez Musharraf asserting that Pakistan's nuclear programme "is here to stay".
Indigenously produced Hataf-3 ballistic missile system was handed over to Pakistan Army's Strategic Force Command on Saturday, with President Pervez Musharraf asserting that Pakistan's nuclear programme "is here to stay".
The State Bank is considering to prepare a new set of regulations for agriculture sector while banks are preparing to issue 'Agriculture Credit Cards' enabling the farmers to buy their required inputs, said SBP Governor Dr Ishrat Husain on Saturday.
The State Bank is considering to prepare a new set of regulations for agriculture sector while banks are preparing to issue 'Agriculture Credit Cards' enabling the farmers to buy their required inputs, said SBP Governor Dr Ishrat Husain on Saturday.
Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that old National Identity Cards (NICs) would no more be valid. However, the National Database & Registration Authority (Nadra) would continue issuance of new Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs).
Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that old National Identity Cards (NICs) would no more be valid. However, the National Database & Registration Authority (Nadra) would continue issuance of new Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs).
Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz said here on Saturday that Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan have agreed to combat the menace of smuggling taking place across their common borders.
Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz said here on Saturday that Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan have agreed to combat the menace of smuggling taking place across their common borders.
Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Sindh and Balochistan have agreed on an agreement to settle the issue of gas development surcharge (GDS), but he did not disclose the formula evolved between the two provinces.
Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Sindh and Balochistan have agreed on an agreement to settle the issue of gas development surcharge (GDS), but he did not disclose the formula evolved between the two provinces.
Conservatives hostile to President Mohammad Khatami's liberal reforms swept towards a predictable victory over shackled reformists on Saturday after a disputed parliamentary election with a sharply reduced turnout.
Conservatives hostile to President Mohammad Khatami's liberal reforms swept towards a predictable victory over shackled reformists on Saturday after a disputed parliamentary election with a sharply reduced turnout.
An Afghan fighter has killed a commander and three soldiers loyal to a rival warlord, the victims' faction said on Saturday, sparking fears of fresh fighting in Afghanistan's north.
President of Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Aqeel Al-Jassem on Saturday, while highlighting the rich natural resources, potentials and opportunities in the Muslim world, called for greater co-operation among them in the fields of trade a
The salvagers, SMIT International, have successfully re-floated the fore (front section) of single-hull broken oil tanker 'Tasman Spirit' at 1100 hours on Saturday, after the ship was grounded almost eight months ago.
The salvagers, SMIT International, have successfully re-floated the fore (front section) of single-hull broken oil tanker 'Tasman Spirit' at 1100 hours on Saturday, after the ship was grounded almost eight months ago.
National Tariff Commission Chairman Faizullah Khilji on Saturday observed that country's industry cannot be made hostage to power distribution companies for doing energy business, and asked the stakeholders of soda ash sector to take the matter with the g
National Tariff Commission Chairman Faizullah Khilji on Saturday observed that country's industry cannot be made hostage to power distribution companies for doing energy business, and asked the stakeholders of soda ash sector to take the matter with the g