A Turkish company has offered its services to City District Government Karachi (CDGK) for resolving the seepage problem in water supply and sewerage lines once for all.
UN atomic energy agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei said Tuesday that Iran had pledged to reveal more details on its suspect nuclear programme by next month and that his talks here yielded "welcome and positive steps" by the Islamic republic.
Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Pakistan and China should enhance co-operation in banking and insurance sectors and should open branches of their banks in major cities.
Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Pakistan and China should enhance co-operation in banking and insurance sectors and should open branches of their banks in major cities.
Iran and the United Arab Emirates will supply extra barrels above allocated volumes to term customers in Asia in April or May, despite OPEC's pact to cut output this month, market sources said on Tuesday.
Iran and the United Arab Emirates will supply extra barrels above allocated volumes to term customers in Asia in April or May, despite OPEC's pact to cut output this month, market sources said on Tuesday.
Police have destroyed a field of opium poppies near Shikarpur in Sindh, the first discovery of the heroin-producing plants in the area in years, officials said on Tuesday.
Police have destroyed a field of opium poppies near Shikarpur in Sindh, the first discovery of the heroin-producing plants in the area in years, officials said on Tuesday.
The Netherlands will provide Rs 150 million to Pakistan for the implementation of Pakistan Environment Programme (PEP). The Dutch government will also extend support for strengthening capacity of environment sector in Pakistan.
The Netherlands will provide Rs 150 million to Pakistan for the implementation of Pakistan Environment Programme (PEP). The Dutch government will also extend support for strengthening capacity of environment sector in Pakistan.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Central Board of Revenue (CBR) on Tuesday discussed budget proposals relating to corporate sector for financial year 2004-05.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Central Board of Revenue (CBR) on Tuesday discussed budget proposals relating to corporate sector for financial year 2004-05.
Dr Muhammad Imran Usmani, Member Shariah Supervisory Board and Shariah Advisor of the Bank documented his review for the bank in his report to the members.
The Indian and French navies on Tuesday began their biggest-ever joint exercise off the coast of the west Indian resort state of Goa, an Indian navy spokesman told AFP.
Dr Muhammad Imran Usmani, Member Shariah Supervisory Board and Shariah Advisor of the Bank documented his review for the bank in his report to the members.
The Indian and French navies on Tuesday began their biggest-ever joint exercise off the coast of the west Indian resort state of Goa, an Indian navy spokesman told AFP.
The European Union has committed 2.5 million euro to protect women and workers' rights in Pakistan as the EU wants to see Pakistan as 'enlightened and moderate' state in the comity of nations.
Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali on Tuesday informed the opposition that he was ready to discuss amendments in the Exit from Pakistan (Control) Ordinance, 1981.
Senior Advocate Abdul Hafeez Pirzada, counsel for the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) completed his arguments on Tuesday in the petition filed against the implementation of 7th Wage Board Award in the Supreme Court.
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) for the seventh year running has maintained the entity ratings of Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (Parco) at 'AAA' (Triple A) and 'A1+' (Single A One Plus) for long term and short term, respectively.
The Pakistan Horticulture Development Board (PHDB) has initiated a drive in Balochistan to train farmers in crop management to meet the requirements of the new WTO regulations for fruit exports.
The Balochistan agriculture scene will undergo a welcome change when the Kachhi Canal project is completed in the next three years at a cost of over Rs 31 billion.
Safe passage of the National Security Council bill in the National Assembly is a foregone conclusion, but if one was to hear Aitzaz Ahsan's speech on Tuesday evening one would tend to believe that many a conscientious government members would also lose so
Well-planned expansion in manufacturing capacity of cement plants could effectively check the fickle nature of growth projections in the cement sector.
The Shaheen Insurance Company has made a pre-tax profit of Rs 31.78 million for the year ended December 31, 2003, which is 38 percent more than the pre-tax profit as compared to last year. Net profit for 2003 stands at Rs 20.645 million.
The Shaheen Insurance Company has made a pre-tax profit of Rs 31.78 million for the year ended December 31, 2003, which is 38 percent more than the pre-tax profit as compared to last year. Net profit for 2003 stands at Rs 20.645 million.
A United Bank Limited (UBL) branch at Rustam Adda in Wana, South Waziristan, was looted at gun point by some unknown armed dacoits and fled with Rs 15.03 million booty.
The board of directors of Small & Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) in principle approved the establishment of Jica cell in all the four provinces for the up-gradation of the textile sector.
Provincial Agriculture Secretary Sabhago Khan Jatoi has directed the agriculture marketing wings assistant directors to ensure implementation of terms and conditions of the contract in letter and spirit.
The city police have arrested nine suspects of Karachi blasts belonging to banned Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Alami, who, during initial investigation confessed their involvement in three major bombings and 27 other terrorist activities in Karachi.
The police have traced three culprits involved in a complicated double murder case of rape and killing two minor girls Sassi and Hajra in the vicinity of Memon Goth, Gadap Town. Two people were arrested, while third suspect is still at large.
The appeals of as many as 10 activists of banned Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) were allowed by Sindh High Court on Tuesday, filed against conviction in three separates sectarian killing cases.
Around five thousand boy scouts from across the country will participate in the week-long 13th National Scouts Jamboree to be held in Sumbol Park Garden Avenue, Islamabad from April 16.
Pakistan has taken concerted actions for the economic and political empowerment of women in the country, the annual session of the UN Commission on Human Rights was informed on Tuesday.
The Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution (Sessi) has paid Rs 6.605 million to secured workers and their dependants as cash benefits during the last quarter.
Muzaffargarh police have arrested two close relatives of a Nazim of Union Council No 34, Gulab Khan Chandia, and their two accomplices on the charge of snatching a motorcycle at gunpoint from a lawyer.
Khyber Steam Safari, an adventure time ride through the legendary Khyber Pass by antiquated steam mechanism lost the whole winter tourism season due to the break down of a bridge in Khyber Agency.
Vice Chancellor of Karachi University, Professor Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui, has been invited to deliver a Pakistan Day series lecture in Saudi capital.
The rapid industrialisation and thereby discharge of poisonous gases, chemicals and effluents into water is increasing health hazards including lungs diseases like asthma, asbestosis, silicosis, heart diseases, muscle ailments, infertility and cancer-rela
National Accountability Bureau has asked the Director Investigation, Punjab to submit the final report of a complaint against Bashir Ahmed Mulghani, Divisional Engineer Telephones, Digital Transit, PTCL Multan Telecom region, for his corruption and acquis
A group representing faculty members of the US National War College visited the Pakistan embassy and attended a briefing by ambassador Ashraf Jehangir Qazi.
Government should not allow speculative and hedge trading in cotton market because it would ruin the smaller traders while big traders would become millionaire in a season at the cost of ginners' and cotton growers' fate.
The sub-committee of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) for local government has expressed concern on issuance of challans to traders by the contractors of Taluka Latifabad Municipal administration with regard to sanitation and other taxes.
Siraj Kassim Teli, President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), has suggested that withholding tax be made full and final discharge of indenting commission agent's tax liability in federal budget for 2004-05.
Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Liaquat Ali Jatoi, called on the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Shahid Karimullah at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad.
Jordan's state security court sentenced eight Islamic militants to death on Tuesday for killing a US diplomat in an assassination blamed on followers of Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda.
The Swiss franc was trading close to five-week lows against the dollar early on Tuesday as the greenback held its recent gains on euphoria over last week's surprisingly strong US jobs report.
Hong Kong dollar eased on Tuesday as players adjusted their positions following the US dollar's rise against major currencies on the back of recent upbeat economic data.
Sterling rose one percent against the dollar and also hit a one-year high versus the euro on Tuesday as investors shifted their funds back to the pound with prospects of higher interest rates in Britain.
The dollar jumped to a two-week high against a crumbling yen on Tuesday as a brightening economic picture in the United States bolstered expectations US interest rates will rise sooner rather than later.
India's deputy prime minister said Tuesday agreement was in sight on resolving one of India's most explosive religious disputes over construction of a Hindu temple on the ruins of a razed mosque.
Rescue workers pulled three more bodies from ruined homes in northern Mexico on Tuesday, taking the death toll to 34 after flash floods ripped through a normally arid town near the US border.
The Bangladeshi government Tuesday announced a top-level inquiry led by the home secretary to probe the discovery of the South Asian nation's biggest-ever illegal arms cache.
Western powers bear "criminal responsibility" for Rwanda's 1994 genocide because they did not care enough to stop it, the commander of the beleaguered UN peacekeeping force at the time said on Tuesday.
Lithuania's parliament threw out President Rolandas Paksas on Tuesday after 15 months in office, narrowly voting to impeach him on corruption charges just weeks before the former Soviet republic joins the EU.
China, fearing growing calls for greater democracy in Hong Kong, stamped its authority on the territory on Tuesday by ruling that it alone will determine the shape and timing of elections.
Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Chairman, Shabbir Ahmad Shah was arrested at Sopore on Tuesday while on his way to Kupwara during the election boycott campaign.
An earthquake jolted Sialkot and its adjoining areas early Tuesday morning as a result of which people got scared and came out of their houses, reciting 'Kalimah'.
Amnesty International, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, Pakistan Seraiki Party, Labour Party Pakistan, Pakistan People's Party, Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal, Pakistan Muslim League-N, Tehrik Jafaria Pakistan have strongly condemned the US attack on residen
Sri Lanka's new prime minister was sworn into office on Tuesday and said hard-line President Chandrika Kumaratunga was now in charge of reviving peace talks with Tamil rebels.