Endorsing a major demand of All Pakistan Traders Alliance (APTA), the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to approach Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) for giving monthly details of GST for the full fiscal in the electricity bills of Ju
Endorsing a major demand of All Pakistan Traders Alliance (APTA), the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to approach Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) for giving monthly details of GST for the full fiscal in the electricity bills of Ju
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is considering, in the coming budget, to exempt import of wheel chairs, hearing aids and artificial parts for disabled persons, from custom duty, sales tax and withholding tax.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is considering, in the coming budget, to exempt import of wheel chairs, hearing aids and artificial parts for disabled persons, from custom duty, sales tax and withholding tax.
The national exchequer is facing loss of millions of rupees on account of misdeclaration of weight of imported paper and board consignments and under-invoicing in connivance with the customs officials as well as clearing agents.
The national exchequer is facing loss of millions of rupees on account of misdeclaration of weight of imported paper and board consignments and under-invoicing in connivance with the customs officials as well as clearing agents.
The Karachi Port and Port Qasim have been bifurcated into smaller port facility units for the purpose of implementation of an integrated security plan for the safety of ships and ports under the International Ships and Ports Security (ISPS) code due to co
The Karachi Port and Port Qasim have been bifurcated into smaller port facility units for the purpose of implementation of an integrated security plan for the safety of ships and ports under the International Ships and Ports Security (ISPS) code due to co
The Accountability Court on Wednesday convicted three accused officers and office-bearers of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) for seven years rigorous imprisonment each in the case of contributory provident fund of corporation employees.
The Southern Networks Limited initial public offering was under-subscribed by nearly 13 percent, according to a notice issued to the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Wednesday.
The JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has assigned initial medium to long-term and short-term entity ratings of 'BBB-' (Triple B Minus) and 'A-3' (A Three) respectively to Associated Constructors Ltd (ACL).
The JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has assigned initial medium to long-term and short-term entity ratings of 'BBB-' (Triple B Minus) and 'A-3' (A Three) respectively to Associated Constructors Ltd (ACL).
The switch over by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to Quasar Accounting System (QAS) from May 1 has caused "concern and unrest" in the travel trade in the country.
The switch over by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to Quasar Accounting System (QAS) from May 1 has caused "concern and unrest" in the travel trade in the country.
The Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) on Wednesday said that it was catering to the credit needs of agriculture sector in an efficient and prudent manner, and during January-April 2004, the bank disbursed credit amounting to Rs 7994.402 million, of whic
Siraj Kassam Teli, President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), has emphasised that in the context of globalisation and the emergence of WTO regime, it is imperative that the next budget must contribute to the cost-effectiveness of produc
The White House called on Israel on Wednesday to exercise "maximum restraint" in Gaza and said it was very concerned about the number of Palestinian deaths after Israeli forces opened fire on a protest march.
Greece came under severe fire from the European Commission on Wednesday for letting its budget deficit rise above European Union limits and for imprudent fiscal policies.
Japan Wednesday urged Sri Lanka's warring parties to compromise in peace talks to be revived by this summer as international donors were set to review financial support to rebuild the island.
Sony Corp said on Wednesday it was in exclusive negotiations with movie studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc on a possible take-over that could bolster its film library but put a dent in its finances.
Sony Corp said on Wednesday it was in exclusive negotiations with movie studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc on a possible take-over that could bolster its film library but put a dent in its finances.
The World Bank's president on Tuesday dismissed as "frivolous" allegations by US lawmakers and academics that billions of dollars of bank funding were misused.
The eurozone's trade surplus almost doubled in March from February, the European Union statistics office said on Wednesday, the latest sign the bloc's exporters are fully benefiting from the global recovery.
The Rabi-us-Sani moon should be sighted today, Thursday. Rabi-us-Sani One, 1425 AH, will, therefore, fall on Friday, according to the Astronomical parameters.
The Rabi-us-Sani moon should be sighted today, Thursday. Rabi-us-Sani One, 1425 AH, will, therefore, fall on Friday, according to the Astronomical parameters.
Sony Computer Entertainment said Wednesday that global shipments of its PlayStation and PSOne consoles have exceeded 100 million units, a record high for household computer games. The landmark was reached on Tuesday.
Boeing chief executive Harry Stonecipher pledged Wednesday to step up criticism about government support for the aerospace giant's European rival, Airbus.
The Privatisation Commission has received seven expressions of interest (EoIs) for Kot Addu Power Company (Kapco). The government has decided to list the shares of (Kapco) at Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad stock exchanges and to offer 10 percent shares to
The Privatisation Commission has received seven expressions of interest (EoIs) for Kot Addu Power Company (Kapco). The government has decided to list the shares of (Kapco) at Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad stock exchanges and to offer 10 percent shares to
The Privatisation Commission has received seven expressions of interest (EoIs) for Kot Addu Power Company (Kapco). The government has decided to list the shares of (Kapco) at Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad stock exchanges and to offer 10 percent shares to
Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm
Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Boosted by strong buying interest, notably in fuel & energy and cement sectors, equities surged with the index scoring 59.13 points on the Lahore stock Exchange (LSE).
Boosted by strong buying interest, notably in fuel & energy and cement sectors, equities surged with the index scoring 59.13 points on the Lahore stock Exchange (LSE).
Prices for top quality Kenyan teas dipped at this week's auction due to weakened interest from Pakistan and poorer quality on the back of heavy seasonal rain, traders said on Wednesday.
Active support from financial institutions and leading brokerage houses arrested the declining trend at the share market on Wednesday where volume soared, indicating that attractive share prices promoted buying.
China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has cut the size of its initial public offering again by more than 20 percent to US $1-1.2 billion after fund managers pushed for lower pricing, market sources said on Wednesday.
Active support from financial institutions and leading brokerage houses arrested the declining trend at the share market on Wednesday where volume soared, indicating that attractive share prices promoted buying.
China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has cut the size of its initial public offering again by more than 20 percent to US $1-1.2 billion after fund managers pushed for lower pricing, market sources said on Wednesday.
The Privatisation Commission (PC) has decided to sell 57.536 million shares of Pakistan International Airlines through the stock market by the end of this month to help deepen the capital market base and to pass on the benefit of assets sale to retail inv
The Karachi Port handled 87,858 tonnes of cargo including 68,526 tonnes import and 19,332 tonnes export cargo during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday.
The Privatisation Commission (PC) has decided to sell 57.536 million shares of Pakistan International Airlines through the stock market by the end of this month to help deepen the capital market base and to pass on the benefit of assets sale to retail inv
Donors say that achieving GDP growth rate beyond 6 percent for fiscal year 2003-04 seems realistic, according to the higher economic activity in economy.
Donors say that achieving GDP growth rate beyond 6 percent for fiscal year 2003-04 seems realistic, according to the higher economic activity in economy.
Argentina cut its 2003/04 soyabean crop forecast to 32 million tonnes from 33 million tonnes in April due to adverse weather conditions that hurt yields, the government's agriculture department said on Wednesday.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country increased by 9.3 percent in the last ten months, while the highest inflow was recorded from Switzerland.