The government declared a cease-fire on Sunday with al Qaeda and Taleban remnants in Wana, South Waziristan Agency, to provide safe passage to the grand Jirga members to intervene into the matter.
The government declared a cease-fire on Sunday with al Qaeda and Taleban remnants in Wana, South Waziristan Agency, to provide safe passage to the grand Jirga members to intervene into the matter.
An Afghan cabinet minister was killed in the western city of Herat on Sunday, provoking some of fiercest factional fighting in years that left more than 100 dead, a commander said.
An Afghan cabinet minister was killed in the western city of Herat on Sunday, provoking some of fiercest factional fighting in years that left more than 100 dead, a commander said.
A tripartite commission, comprising Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States will meet here on Monday to take stock of the situation in Wana, where an operation against al Qaeda suspects and their local harbourers is going on.
A tripartite commission, comprising Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States will meet here on Monday to take stock of the situation in Wana, where an operation against al Qaeda suspects and their local harbourers is going on.
Iran's government should be completely transparent with nuclear inspectors to clear its name and prove the country's nuclear programme is solely for civilian use, UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei said on Sunday.
Bank Alfalah, one of the fastest growing private banks in the country, has applied for listing at the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) and would offer 20 percent of its shareholding to the general public.
Bank Alfalah, one of the fastest growing private banks in the country, has applied for listing at the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) and would offer 20 percent of its shareholding to the general public.
Maoist rebels fighting to overthrow Nepal's monarchy stormed overnight into a district headquarters, looting the bank and opening the jail in some of the kingdom's bloodiest fighting in months, officials said on Sunday.
Maoist rebels fighting to overthrow Nepal's monarchy stormed overnight into a district headquarters, looting the bank and opening the jail in some of the kingdom's bloodiest fighting in months, officials said on Sunday.
A Hamas commander and his wife were among a group of at least five Palestinians killed early Sunday during an Israeli army raid in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian witnesses and medical sources said.
A Hamas commander and his wife were among a group of at least five Palestinians killed early Sunday during an Israeli army raid in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian witnesses and medical sources said.
The rupee failed to come out of its prevailing weakness in relation to the dollar in the currency market last week due to heavy payments, currency experts said.
The rupee failed to come out of its prevailing weakness in relation to the dollar in the currency market last week due to heavy payments, currency experts said.
A completely overhauled tax system, including overall rationalisation, IT solutions, speedy refunds and trimming discretion, would be introduced for which CBR officials are very much eager, said CBR Chairman Abdullah Yusuf while talking to Business Rec
A completely overhauled tax system, including overall rationalisation, IT solutions, speedy refunds and trimming discretion, would be introduced for which CBR officials are very much eager, said CBR Chairman Abdullah Yusuf while talking to Business Rec
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) index of 100 companies during last week made another history as the index touched the much talked of 5000 points mark with relatively higher turnover which was mostly concentrated in cement, gas, fuel, oil and some scrips
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) index of 100 companies during last week made another history as the index touched the much talked of 5000 points mark with relatively higher turnover which was mostly concentrated in cement, gas, fuel, oil and some scrips
The weighted average badla rate at Karachi Stock Exchange rose to 8.8 percent from 8.1 percent after rise in share prices last week as activity in telecom and energy sectors improved significantly.
The weighted average badla rate at Karachi Stock Exchange rose to 8.8 percent from 8.1 percent after rise in share prices last week as activity in telecom and energy sectors improved significantly.
The leasing sector has achieved a landmark growth rate of 52 percent in the first six months of the current fiscal year because of turnaround in the country's economy combined with low interest rates which have lowered the cost of borrowing.
The leasing sector has achieved a landmark growth rate of 52 percent in the first six months of the current fiscal year because of turnaround in the country's economy combined with low interest rates which have lowered the cost of borrowing.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its GDP growth forecast for Pakistan to 5.5 percent as economic growth gained further momentum in the first half of fiscal year 2004.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its GDP growth forecast for Pakistan to 5.5 percent as economic growth gained further momentum in the first half of fiscal year 2004.
Kashmiri freedom fighters said on Sunday they have agreed to hold a second round of talks with the Indian government on March 27 and would press New Delhi to curb alleged human rights abuses.
Kashmiri freedom fighters said on Sunday they have agreed to hold a second round of talks with the Indian government on March 27 and would press New Delhi to curb alleged human rights abuses.
The Egyptian government projected on Sunday that its budget deficit will increase almost twofold in the year starting July 1, after promises to increase subsidies to hold down food prices for the poor.
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is likely to show tremendous financial results for 2003 and its profit might record an increase of 77 percent on back of capital market investments and lending made to industrial sector following growth in country's eco
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is likely to show tremendous financial results for 2003 and its profit might record an increase of 77 percent on back of capital market investments and lending made to industrial sector following growth in country's eco
Descon Engineering Limited participated in the tenders for Mangla Dam Raising Project, along with their JV partners, came the lowest after tender opening here at the Wapda House on Saturday.
Descon Engineering Limited participated in the tenders for Mangla Dam Raising Project, along with their JV partners, came the lowest after tender opening here at the Wapda House on Saturday.
The Foreign Office spokesman on Sunday contradicted a news report suggesting that bus service between occupied Srinagar and Muzaffarabad would begin from August 1.
The Foreign Office spokesman on Sunday contradicted a news report suggesting that bus service between occupied Srinagar and Muzaffarabad would begin from August 1.
Indian Defence Minister George Fernandes said on Sunday that India's "strategic partnership" with the United States remained intact after a rift over the US designation of Pakistan as a major military ally.
Indian Defence Minister George Fernandes said on Sunday that India's "strategic partnership" with the United States remained intact after a rift over the US designation of Pakistan as a major military ally.
Dr Abdullah Bin Abdur Rahman Almani, an Arab investor, in a meeting with the NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani expressed interest to invest in various sectors in Frontier province.
About a dozen suspected al Qaeda or Taleban remnants have been captured in Afghanistan after crossing the border from Pakistan, where a major military offensive is underway, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Sunday.
Two Israelis are suspected of planning to supply military equipment to Iran in a case linked to an American indicted for arms smuggling by a US court, Israeli police and security sources said on Sunday.
Sindh Governor Dr. Ishartul Ibad Khan has expressed the hope that Karachi will now be recognised as a symbol of peace and understanding, progress and prosperity world over.
Two elected representatives of Malir Town said that they were kept away from the session of Town Council on March 17 by councillors and co-ordinators of Al-Khidmat group, as such they could not use their right to vote for election of Nazim.
Pakistan People's Party has announced to launch a "Musharraf Bhagao - Mulk Bachao" movement from today to protest against the price hike of essential commodities, lawlessness and growing unemployment. It also announced to observe the 25th death anniversar
Designation of Pakistan as a major non-Nato ally by the United States is nothing other than a farce because the US wants to use Pakistan as its naval and air bases to keep the vigilant eyes on South Asia and China, Syed Munawar Hassan, Secretary General o
The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) on Sunday strongly condemned the ongoing operation launched by the government in tribal areas and came hard on the policies being adopted by President General Pervez Musharraf asking him to resign from his post in the bes
Pakistan's High Commissioner to the UK Dr Maleeha Lodhi said on Sunday the arrest of another hundred suspected terrorists during the ongoing operation in South Waziristan spoke of Pakistan's significant contribution and resolve to fight against terror.
Pulling down prices early in last week generated some good buying prompting ginners to reassess the situation owing to world rates moving on the reverse course, relevant sources said commenting on the week's trading which ended on March 20, 2004.
Commodities moved both ways on the wholesale markets during the week ended on March 20 2004. Fluctuations were marked in plastic mouldings, teas, jute, wheat, guwar, Bajra, yellow peas and its dal, 50x50, gram and dal gram, Irri-6 Sindh and til Sindh.
The federal government has directed all the four provinces to remain vigilant to cope with any terrorist activity on the eve of 'Pakistan Day' celebrations throughout the country.
The seed cotton arrival in Sindh ginneries continue to flag 8 percent decline as compared to the corresponding period last year, but the monitoring cell was optimistic that cotton production losses would be further trimmed when the final survey of the cot
The profits of Al-Ghazi Tractors Ltd, manufacturer of Fiat brand of tractors in Pakistan, registered a massive improvement of 127 percent on back of higher demand from farmers in 2003.
The profits of Al-Ghazi Tractors Ltd, manufacturer of Fiat brand of tractors in Pakistan, registered a massive improvement of 127 percent on back of higher demand from farmers in 2003.
Wapda on the special directive of Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali has launched nation-wide campaign for the recovery of Rs 44.296 billion stuck up arrears from defaulters.
Softech 2004 moot will be held on 22nd and 23rd March, 2004 at the Lahore Campus of National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences. The opening ceremony will be performed by Aamir Mateen, Managing Director of Pakistan Software Export Board.
The second international conference on investment and privatisation of Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) member states will be held from April 29-30, 2004 at Sharam-al-Shaikh, Egypt.
The Chairman National Highway Authority (NHA) Major General Farrukh Javed said the toll-collection system was being improved to increase the NHA's income, which is currently stagnant at Rs 2.5-3 billion per year.
As many as 10 division benches and 26 single benches will work at principal seat of the Lahore High Court during the week commencing from Monday (March 22).
The Union of Small & Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has appreciated the identification of various areas in agricultural sector by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture & Livestock for investment.
National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Karachi will organise a series of two lectures by Dr Joel Ruet, Head Economist, Centre for Social Sciences and Visiting Professor at Jawaharlal University, New Delhi, India on Thursday, March 25.
Sada Welfare Foundation (SWF) organised a two-day exhibition 'Expo-2004' to raise funds for sick and poor children of National Institute of Child Health (NICH).
The Chairman Senate, Muhammadmian Soomro has stressed upon finding more markets and going in for extensive exhibitions for promotion of Pakistani products in the international market.
The Environmental Protection Agency, Sindh has found high-level biological contamination in drinking water consumed by the citizens in Karachi that causes various pollution-borne diseases.
Commecs Institute of Business Education (CIBE) bagged 1st and 2nd prizes in the City Flower Show, organised by Karachi Horticultural Society on March 06, 2004 at Defence View Club.
Prominent Web Postmasters have sounded a red alert warning against the rising number of mails floating around and asked surfers to resist temptation of fancy names and delete them.
Mirpursakro, Ghora Ban, Keti Bandar, Kharo Chhan, Jati, Shah Bandar, Sujawal and Mirpur Bathoro of district Thatta and Talhar, S.F. Rahu (Golarchi); Math, and Tando
The phased process for rehabilitation of the affectees of the gigantic Mangla Dam raising project coupled with initial work on the project, including formal survey to launch the construction work, will begin from May this year, said engineer Chaudhry Amir
Nadra is planning to establish swift centres in Pakistani foreign missions abroad to facilitate overseas Pakistanis to get registered with the authority, a press release issued said on Sunday.
A large number of local residents and businessmen visited the handicrafts stall, set up at national art exhibition in Beijing this week, showing keen interest in the products, especially those made by marble and onyx.
Rahul Dravid and Mohammad Kaif struck unbeaten half-centuries to lead India to a fighting five-wicket win over Pakistan in the fourth one-day international on Sunday.
Rahul Dravid and Mohammad Kaif struck unbeaten half-centuries to lead India to a fighting five-wicket win over Pakistan in the fourth one-day international on Sunday.
Leg-spinner Anil Kumble has been declared fit to play in the upcoming Test series in Pakistan, a top Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official said on Sunday.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said here Sunday that ongoing Pak-India cricket series was being contested in true spirit of the game and people around the globe are enjoying this thrilling cricket.
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for its five-wicket victory against Pakistan in the fourth one-day international match in Lahore.
Indian National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra, who has been deeply involved in the recent steps towards normalisation of relations with Pakistan, Sunday watched the fourth one-day international day-night cricket match between the Pakistan and India here
Bollywood star Sunil Shetty has expressed the optimism that relations between India and Pakistan would become 'more close and friendly' with people-to-people contact and frequent exchange of delegations between the two countries.
About 1500 Rangers and 700 Frontier Constabulary security personnel will be called for the security assistance to capital police during the 9th SAF games to be held here from March 29 to April 7, 2004.
The inter-connectivity of two ATM switches - MNET of the Muslim Commercial Bank and I-Link of ABN Amro Bank, that the State Bank Governor, Dr Ishrat Husain, formally inaugurated on March 16, will certainly go down as an epoch-making event in the history o
Power tariff and losses often come under criticism in the media, in editorials, columns and articles as well. They say that electricity rates are higher in Pakistan than many other countries, a true criticism. No doubt, the higher the price of the energy
Lahore Township Industries Association (LTIA) has warned the government to arrest the dacoits involved in dacoity incident in a local ghee industry, otherwise industrialists from the Lahore Township industrial area would be forced to close down their unit
The Sukkur Chamber of Commerce and Industry has chalked out the following proposals/suggestions in connection with the formulation of trade policy 2004-2005:
In the end-1940s /early 1950s, the first prime minister of Pakistan had invitations from both the USSR (ex) and the USA for paying official visit to those countries. However, the visit to USA did materialise.
The Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust has proposed one to two fellowships for Pakistani journalists to be conducted at Wolfson College Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Operating from a rundown house with a small sign in front, Mardiono exudes the confidence of a politician who can smell power for his party ahead of Indonesia's parliamentary elections next month.
Pakistan Oilfields Limited half yearly financial results were announced on 23rd of February 2004, showing 1.24 billion rupees net after tax profit. This shows almost Rs 19 earning per share on an annual basis.
Prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention centre have provided interrogators with intelligence over the last two years, including details about al Qaeda's chemical and biological weapons efforts and its use of charities as false fund-raising fronts, The N