Monday, May 3, is World Press Freedom Day, to remember and stress importance of free press in a free society and time to honour those nations that embrace one of democracy's most essential rights.
Islamic banking and insurance initially evolved as a form of financial intermediation for the Islamic community to conduct financial transactions that conform to Islamic tenets.
We, the students of the four-year BBA course of the College of Business Management, Karachi, have been trying for the past two years for our transfer to the BBA (Hons) course.
The medical problems of the old, who are in majority, require special attention. The absence of geriatrics in our hospitals makes their treatment rather hard.
In a dusty vegetable stall in one of Afghanistan's poorest cities, Shamsul Ahmad points to baskets of oranges and onions and says he earns about $1 a day, barely enough to feed his wife and five children.
Oh Lord! to You, alone, do I complain of my helplessness, the paucity of my resources and of my insignificance before mankind. You are the most Merciful of the mercifuls. You are the Lord of the helpless and the weak. If your wrath has not fallen upon me,
The signing of a UN-brokered agreement by twenty-three Asian governments in Shanghai last Monday, for completion of a massive international highway network, rivalling the ancient Silk Route, sounds like the prospect of a forgotten sweet dream coming true.
Amir, Jamaat-i-Islami and leader of Muttahidda Majlis-i-Amal (MMA), Qazi Hussain Ahmad on Sunday held out assurance of amicable solution to the crisis arising out of the ban on inter-provincial transportation of wheat by Punjab.
Sindh Chief Minister Sardar Ali Mohammad Mahar on Sunday held a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi at Prime Minister House, Islamabad and discussed in detail wheat and flour issue.
Wheat has become a rare commodity in rural areas after harvesting as merchants purchased it at higher rates and sent its truckloads to Karachi and other cities while Inspectors of Food Department were disappointed as they could not buy wheat at the low ra
The Punjab Environment and Protection Department has filed cases against 34 tanneries situated in thickly populated areas and are polluting the environment with the Multan special magistrate for legal action, said officials.
The human and civil rights organisation Ansar Burney Welfare Trust International has announced plans to sue the Macedonian government for compensation of 12 million dollars on killing of six innocent Pakistanis on fake terrorism charges in Skopje (Macedon
Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), falling on Monday (12th Rabi-ul-Awal), would be celebrated here with religious fervour and zeal as else where in the Muslim world.
"The much-trumpeted claim of reducing numerical strength of the Army and rationalising military spending by sending back all combat soldiers working as batmen to their operational duties by the end of this year is bogus, and a sleight of the hand", said P
The traffic police have made arrangements for procession of 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal on Monday, to celebrate the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The Sindh Food Department in its desperate attempt to accomplished the procurement target of 0.6 million tonnes has started raids to check inter-district movement and hoarding of wheat, following Punjab Chief Minister's categorical announcement that ban o
Muslim countries are in greater demand of environment-friendly four-stroke auto rickshaws providing an opportunity that Pakistani manufacturers can avail to bring much wanted foreign exchange home.
Pakistan has signed an agreement with Asian Road Network for constructing international road network, connecting Pakistan with 26 other countries, Federal Communication Minister Babar Khan Ghouri said here on Sunday.
Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), rejecting out-rightly yet another increase in POL prices, has urged the government to immediately withdraw it.
The Treasury and Capital Markets division of HSBC in Pakistan held a seminar on "The Present and Future of the Pakistan Financial Market" for its corporate and private banking customers recently, at the Karachi Sheraton Hotel.
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has asked all listed companies to transmit their periodical accounts electronically to the stock exchanges, helping their placing on the exchange's website.
Abdul Majeed, acting chairman of Large Enterprises Group (LEG), has congratulated Union of Small & Medium Enterprises (Unisame) on its membership of World Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (Wasme) and said that Unisame is doing remarkable job for
The chairman, Advisory Board of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (Kati), Shaikh Manzar Alam, has described the raise in petroleum products as a matter of serious concern for country's economy, and demanded that the system of fortnightly revie
Sindh government is understood to be considering a proposal to establish courts for the protection of rights of consumers of essential items. The Department of Law is preparing a working paper. If the proposal goes through, there will be a legislation.
The chief executives of Pacra and Nespak on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding signifying their commitment of collaboration for undertaking grading of real estate developers and real estate development projects in Pakistan.
Bad traffic planning, smoke pollution and destruction of environment, especially cutting of trees, and wrongly-built underpasses on various roads, are causing inconvenience to public as well as adversely affecting the quality of citizens' life in the prov
Naib Nazim and as many as a dozen councillors of Union Council 21(UC-21) of District Ravi Town said on Sunday that their Nazim Mian Mohammad Attiq had lost the confidence of the house, therefore, he should immediately quit the office.
The world cotton rates trend paralysed ginners' thinking who stood differently to keep asking prices up that was instantly rejected by the buyers who bought cotton but to meet immediate needs, during the week ended on May 1, 2004.
The bureaucrats, the sole designers of the current unyielding wheat procurement policy, have foiled the Punjab Chief Minister's entire wheat procurement strategy, which created fear of import of big quantity of wheat this year, it is learnt.
Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali has expressed his deep sorrow over the demise of Dr Kazi Ajmal, brother of Kazi Asad Abid, Editor-in-Chief, Daily Ibrat, who died in Washington US.
The Chief of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Mohammad Yasin Malik on Sunday observed the people of Kashmir understand the difference between right and wrong.
Former prime minister and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairperson Benazir Bhutto said she and the PPP were appalled and disgusted over the torture of Iraqi suspects as revealed to the world through disclosures by CBS Television on the torture of Iraqi p
The NWFP Governor Lieutenant General Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah (Retd) has urged the people to follow the glorious teachings of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) to promote the feelings of endurance, forbearance and tolerance in the soc
Eid Milad-un-Nabi is the most auspicious day in the Muslim calendar. On this day we honour and revere our beloved Holy Prophet (PBUH) as He was born this day to spread the message of peace, love, brotherhood and unity.
The Punjab Auqaf department will hold a 4-day seerat books exhibition in collaboration with local publishers and book sellers in connection with Eid Milad-un Nabi (PBUH), celebrations from May 4, here at Sabzazar of Shah Chiragh near Lahore High Co
Noorshah police registered a case of kidnapping of a student of 10th class against Nazim Chak 50/GD Union Council, PML(Q) District vice-president and their four friends.
Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali will inaugurate the annual National Seerat Conference to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) here on Monday.
President General Pervez Musharraf has asked the nation to fight against the evils of terrorism and sectarianism, and work for eliminating negative propaganda against Islam by highlighting its true spirit.
On the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi on Monday, a main procession will be organised by Dawat-e-Islami in Rawalpindi that will originate from Committee Chowk at 4 pm and end at Khayaban-e-Sirsyed. Naat Khwani would be the main event of this processi
Tipu Sultan Shaheed stands out among the heroes of freedom struggle against the colonial powers led by Britain in the 18th century and by defending his country and his freedom he had truly become a martyr and a role model for others dedicated to the fight
The office-bearers of Central Traders Organisation and Iron Steel Association regretted the role of police and district administration and said the police and administration have failed to check skyrocketing ratio of crimes in the city.
Hussain Ahmed Ozgen, President, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has termed the four-nation visit of Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali successful and a boost to Pakistan's socio-economic structure saying it will restore the confi
At least 34 people died and scores more sustained severe burns on Sunday when a gas tanker exploded on a crucial road linking southern and north-western Afghanistan, officials said.
At least 34 people died and scores more sustained severe burns on Sunday when a gas tanker exploded on a crucial road linking southern and north-western Afghanistan, officials said.
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the rating assigned to the secured TFC issue of Rs 200 million of Shahmurad Sugar Mills Limited (SSML) at ''BBB'' (Triple B).
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the rating assigned to the secured TFC issue of Rs 200 million of Shahmurad Sugar Mills Limited (SSML) at 'BBB' (Triple B).
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the rating assigned to the secured TFC issue of Rs 200 million of Shahmurad Sugar Mills Limited (SSML) at 'BBB' (Triple B).
Pakistan on Sunday condemned Macedonia's acknowledged staged killing of six Pakistani immigrants two years ago to boost its image as a 'war on terrorism' ally, and said that it would demand compensation.
Pakistan on Sunday condemned Macedonia's acknowledged staged killing of six Pakistani immigrants two years ago to boost its image as a 'war on terrorism' ally, and said that it would demand compensation.
Employees of UBS used an account of the US Federal Reserve to deliver dollars to countries, especially Arab countries, under a US embargo, breaking an agreement between the Swiss bank and the US central bank, a spokesman for UBS said Sunday.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed all collectors of sales tax to justify non-issuance of provisional registration certificates (PRC) to the manufacturers and importers.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed all collectors of sales tax to justify non-issuance of provisional registration certificates (PRC) to the manufacturers and importers.
National Refinery Ltd (NRL) has approached the Ministry of Petroleum to release Rs 4.414 billion to help improve cash flow for importing petroleum products and cut financing costs.
National Refinery Ltd (NRL) has approached the Ministry of Petroleum to release Rs 4.414 billion to help improve cash flow for importing petroleum products and cut financing costs.
A conference of religious leaders from 63 Muslim countries condemned here on Sunday the terrorist attacks and insisted that their religion stood for tolerance.
A conference of religious leaders from 63 Muslim countries condemned here on Sunday the terrorist attacks and insisted that their religion stood for tolerance.
A western engineering firm said on Sunday it was evacuating all 90 foreign staff from the Saudi city of Yanbu after gunmen shot dead five of their colleagues on Saturday.
A western engineering firm said on Sunday it was evacuating all 90 foreign staff from the Saudi city of Yanbu after gunmen shot dead five of their colleagues on Saturday.
Moderate leftist Marek Belka became Poland's new prime minister on Sunday and faced a daunting task of restoring political stability in the biggest new member of the European Union.
Asia's media have won a few battles against censorship and intimidation recently but analysts and journalists say most of the region has little reason to celebrate World Press Freedom Day on Monday.
Taiwan will take a short-term hit from China's efforts to rein in its blistering growth but the island, which relies heavily on the mainland, will recover once its neighbour's economy cools, analysts and government officials said.
A military officer, Lieutenant Saeed Ibrahim, soldier Abdul Aziz of Dubai, and a Pakistani driver Talib Hussain, were killed when their vehicle overturned in the Cholistan Desert near Dingarh (Bahawalpur) due to over speeding, on Saturday.
Eight people were killed in flash floods when a river burst its banks in western Iran's Kermanshah province, the official state news agency IRNA reported Sunday.
Eight people were killed in flash floods when a river burst its banks in western Iran's Kermanshah province, the official state news agency IRNA reported Sunday.
A Pakistani man arrested in southern Afghanistan was part of a larger group of terrorists who have infiltrated the country to carry out suicide bombings, officials said on Sunday.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), will be celebrated with traditional zeal throughout the country on Monday.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), will be celebrated with traditional zeal throughout the country on Monday.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has given deadline of June 30, 2004 to the Regional Commissioners of Income Tax (RCITs) for settlement of refund claims involving small amounts.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has given deadline of June 30, 2004 to the Regional Commissioners of Income Tax (RCITs) for settlement of refund claims involving small amounts.
Pakistani authorities on Sunday freed 14 more tribesmen held since a bloody operation in March to weed out foreign militants hiding in rugged terrain near the Afghan border.
Pakistani authorities on Sunday freed 14 more tribesmen held since a bloody operation in March to weed out foreign militants hiding in rugged terrain near the Afghan border.
Last week's last session recovery helped the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE-100) index finish the week on a positive note but decline in volumes hinted that genuine investors were out of the market on concerns that the bears might strike back, eroding more s
Last week's last session recovery helped the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE-100) index finish the week on a positive note but decline in volumes hinted that genuine investors were out of the market on concerns that the bears might strike back, eroding more s
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), to reduce volatility and imbalance with other listed companies in the 100-index, should only include five percent of Oil and Gas Development Co (OGDC) sold to general public, reducing its weightage.
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), to reduce volatility and imbalance with other listed companies in the 100-index, should only include five percent of Oil and Gas Development Co (OGDC) sold to general public, reducing its weightage.
The erratic movement in stocks prices for the last couple of weeks forced the retail investors to square their positions last week, causing the badla values to move down where badla rates dropped by 270 basis points.
The erratic movement in stocks prices for the last couple of weeks forced the retail investors to square their positions last week, causing the badla values to move down where badla rates dropped by 270 basis points.
The substance of an agreement between WTO members that would launch the so-called Doha-round of trade talks is taking shape after discussions in London, an EU source said on Sunday.
The substance of an agreement between WTO members that would launch the so-called Doha-round of trade talks is taking shape after discussions in London, an EU source said on Sunday.
Gas supply to upcountry was restored by the engineering staff of Sui Southern Gas Company, (SSGC) after repairing of 18 feet long main pipeline near Tangwani town, on the border of Sindh and Balochistan, about 100km away from here on Sunday.
Gas supply to upcountry was restored by the engineering staff of Sui Southern Gas Company, (SSGC) after repairing of 18 feet long main pipeline near Tangwani town, on the border of Sindh and Balochistan, about 100km away from here on Sunday.