Pope John Paul II on Saturday issued a new appeal for peace in Iraq and the Middle East, condemning the "horror" of violence as well as "the terrorism that cruelly targets the innocent".
The Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) trade mission, led by Michael Brosch, Director of International Trade, will visit Karachi from September 20 to 24 to explore Pakistan's market
The Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) trade mission, led by Michael Brosch, Director of International Trade, will visit Karachi from September 20 to 24 to explore Pakistan's market
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that third-party presidential hopeful Ralph Nader can appear on ballots in the decisive state, increasing the chance the maverick contender will again influence the outcome of the presidential election.
The US authorities have freed 34 Pakistanis and one Afghan national from Guantanamo Bay, who were airlifted in a special plane on Saturday, an interior ministry official said.
The US authorities have freed 34 Pakistanis and one Afghan national from Guantanamo Bay, who were airlifted in a special plane on Saturday, an interior ministry official said.
Indian occupation troops shot dead 14 suspected freedom fighters in clashes across Indian occupied Kashmir overnight and on Saturday, while suspected freedom fighters killed four civilians, officials said.
Indian occupation troops shot dead 14 suspected freedom fighters in clashes across Indian occupied Kashmir overnight and on Saturday, while suspected freedom fighters killed four civilians, officials said.
Two tribal chiefs who supported Afghanistan's upcoming presidential polls have been found dead after being kidnapped by Taleban rebels, an official said on Saturday.
Two tribal chiefs who supported Afghanistan's upcoming presidential polls have been found dead after being kidnapped by Taleban rebels, an official said on Saturday.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has transferred and posted 39 senior income tax officials with immediate effect. In this regard, the CBR on Saturday issued three notifications.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has transferred and posted 39 senior income tax officials with immediate effect. In this regard, the CBR on Saturday issued three notifications.
The tripartite commission, composed of senior military and diplomatic representatives from Afghanistan, Pakistan and the United States, held its 8th meeting in Kabul on Saturday.
The tripartite commission, composed of senior military and diplomatic representatives from Afghanistan, Pakistan and the United States, held its 8th meeting in Kabul on Saturday.
Opposition parties on Saturday demanded of President General Pervez Musharraf to shed military outfit to ward off impending crisis in and outside the Parliament.
An accountability court on Saturday called prosecution witnesses on October 1, for recording their statements in a reference against PML-N acting President and MNA Javed Hashmi.
A spokesman of ISPR has contradicted the news item appearing in a section of the press attributed to DG ISPR, that only foreign militants were killed in an operation carried out against miscreants on 9 September in Wana.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday linked durable peace in South Asia to the resolution of the lingering Kashmir dispute, saying Pakistan would continue to extend moral, political and diplomatic support to the just cause of the Kashmiri people.
The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has not been able to utilise an amount of Rs 1.50 billion allocated for electrification projects during fiscal 2003-04.
As many as 17 opposition senators on Saturday proposed to amend the rules relating to the criterion of the nomination of leader of the opposition in the Upper House.
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Salman Shah, has asked Water & Power Development Authority (Wapda) to augment the power generation capacity to address the rising demand of electricity amidst a vibrant economic growth scenario in medium to lon
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) has decided to shift regional control centre from Zero Point to the premises of company's headquarter for effective and prompt redressal of consumers' complaints, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday.
Saturday is generally a day of rest for the parliamentarians but the Senate had to meet as it was tasked to pass the bill seeking export controls on nuclear and biological goods and technologies before President Musharraf's departure for the UN General As
Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim on Saturday announced immediate lifting of ban on transfers and postings in all government departments with the exception of Irrigation and Water and Revenue.
Overseas Pakistanis from different parts of the world have sent messages to President General Pervez Musharraf urging him to continue in uniform till the reforms he has set in motion take firm roots, reports UPP correspondent.
Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal has said that after December 31, only 18th Amendment in the Constitution, could help resolve the president's uniform issue and mandate him to continue dual offices.
Mangla Dam raising project would start next year with an estimated cost of Rs 6.5 billion out of which Rs 26.8 million would be spent on the settlement of affectees.
The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) has submitted draft of bill seeking amendments to Section (3) of High Treason (Punishment) Act 1973, with the Speaker of National Assembly and the Federal Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs for admissibili
Dr Nasim Ashraf, chairman of the National Commission for Human Development (NCHD), has said with continuity of policies, the Pakistan government has initiated vigorous measures for rapid uplift in the social and economic spheres.
Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Sikander Hayat Khan has urged the overseas Kashmiris to speed up their efforts at international level and make a combined struggle from a single platform regarding the durable and lasting solution of the Kas
The government has launched a project involving expenditure of Rs 3.5 billion to build capacity of public sector institutions and civil servants working in key federal and provincial ministries and regulatory agencies.
The accountability court has charge-sheeted accused Muhammad Ayaz, clerk SP Skardu and his agent Tufail for inflicting huge loss to the national exchequer through bogus registration of non-customs-paid vehicles.
The Sindh Assembly began its session on Saturday at 11:30 a m, 120 minutes late from scheduled time, and was adjourned just 45 minutes later after noisy scenes, wild accusations of trivial nature against the leaders of different parties and pandemonium, t
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a commercial banking licence to the SME Bank Limited. The bank is expected to commence commercial banking operations by the end of 2004.
The essential commodities, fruits and vegetable prices, which are already expensive for the public, showing a significant increase in their current levels ahead of Ramazan, a fresh report prepared after the survey of several markets and shops.
The Pakistan Bedwear Exporters Association (PBEA) has welcomed the 4,000 tonnes grant of Exceptional Flexibility (EF) quota by the European Union (EU), and said that it would help increase export earnings considerably in the last quota year.
Court has allowed Asif Ali Zardari for walk in the premises of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences and has turned downed the argument of the prosecution regarding the security measures.
Sindh Food and Agriculture Minister Arif Mustafa Jatoi has said that Rs 7.55 million of sugarcane growers' dues is outstanding against three mills for the crushing season 2004 for which settlement efforts were being made.
Government of NWFP has asked federal government to provide Rs 35 million for the rehabilitation and improvement in the infrastructure in different industrial estates of the province, said Secretary Commerce and Industries, NWFP Shahrukh Arbab, while talki
Landhi Association of Trade and Industry (LATI) has urged City Nazim Naimatullah Khan to direct the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) to repair the overflowing main sewerage line at Hussain Chowrangi causing damage to roads and inconvenience in traf
Terming the conviction of Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani as punishment to Democracy, former Senator Asif Ali Zardari said that government by using such tactics would not suppress the popular voice of people for democracy.
Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif's wife Nusrat Shahbaz along with her two daughters, Jawaria Shahbaz and Rabia Shahbaz arrived here on Saturday.
Hall Road Traders Association (HRTA) President Babar Ali Khan and McLeoad Road Traders (MRT) have announced full support to 'The Founders' candidates in the elections of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), it was learnt here on Saturday.
Speaking at a press conference in his office on Wednesday (September 15), Sindh Minister for Information Technology, Mustafa Kamal gave the glad tidings of this variously depressed province gaining a great deal from the ongoing improvements in the Informa
The outrageous case involving three American mercenaries in the imprisonment and torture of Afghans in their own country took an interesting turn on Wednesday when a Kabul court announced its judgement. The trio, a former Green Beret, Jonathan Idema; anot
Our cities have high levels of pollution which is causing health problems for the citizens. The civic and other government authorities are adopting measures to reduce the level of pollution within safe limits. Some of the district governments have evacuat
Skyscrapers, sprawling resorts, malls and residential complexes are mushrooming across the desert sands of Dubai, a Gulf emirate in the throes of an apparently endless construction frenzy.
The heady aroma of oriental perfume wafts through Saudi Arabia's shopping malls, luring customers to drop hundreds of dollars for a tiny flask of oud, the signature scent of Arabia.
A lot is being expected from Shaukat Aziz after his taking over as the PM of the country, which is equally being derided by the opposition for his not having a political background. I do not wish to disappoint the optimists but the fact is that whatever h
Karachi, which was once a city of peace, prosperity and home to a multitude of different ethnicities, living in harmony with each other, is today a city in distress. It has become hostage to a weird and egoistic man, who all his life called himself a refu
The asset management industry (institutional and retail) in Singapore grew by 12% in 2002, bucking the trend of consolidation in the industry globally.
The long ordeal of six petty thieves locked up in a mud-brick Nigerian jail waiting for their hands to be chopped off has revived a simmering controversy over the reintroduction of Islamic Sharia law.
West Indies will require another 227 runs from 44 overs to beat South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy Pool B game here at the Oval on Sunday and go through to the semi-finals of the competition.
England will meet Australia in next week's Champions Trophy semi-finals after heavy rain in Southampton gave them a 49-run win over Sri Lanka under the Duckworth/Lewis system in their Group D decider on Saturday.
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq brushed aside security fears ahead of his side's winner-take-all Champions Trophy match against India at Edgbaston here Sunday, saying he anticipated a "lovely atmosphere" at the 21,000 sell-out game.
The Canadian dollar weakened on Friday, as Canada's inflation for August came in below expectations, prompting the market to rethink its expectations for future Bank of Canada interest rate hikes.
Coca-Cola Co, which warned earlier this week of lower-than-expected profits this year, said on Friday it will pay its new chief executive, Neville Isdell, a base salary of $1.5 million a year.
Coca-Cola Co, which warned earlier this week of lower-than-expected profits this year, said on Friday it will pay its new chief executive, Neville Isdell, a base salary of $1.5 million a year.
The European Union will appeal against a ruling by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) which said EU subsidies for sugar production broke international trade rules, French Agriculture Minister Herve Gaymard said in Mauritius on Saturday.
High prices are unlikely to erode India's booming demand for oil and the country has stepped up negotiations with producer nations to secure its energy supplies, said India's oil minister Mani Shankar Aiyar.
United Airlines said late Friday it will need about $500 million in annual cost cuts above the $655 million now in the works and also received court approval for more time to develop a reorganisation plan without interference from creditors.
An Ethiopian company has started producing generic drugs to treat HIV/AIDS that it plans to sell throughout east Africa at a lower cost than imported medicines.
COMEX copper futures ended above a key technical level for the second day in a row on Friday, which traders said augurs well for its near-term outlook despite mixed messages from economic readings.
Chinese crushers have bought up to six cargoes of US soyabeans this week, helped by a strong recovery in margins that provide security for wary international suppliers following massive defaults.
Australia has started battling its biggest plague of locusts in decades as billions of the insects hatch along a wide front covering much of the country's central east region.
India needs to increase its summer output of oilseeds and pulses to make up for an anticipated sharp fall in winter production because of poor rains, a senior government official said on Friday.
Shanghai copper futures jumped on Friday for the second straight day, buoyed by the twin factors of tight spot supply domestically and an overnight price surge on the London Metal Exchange, traders said.
Rough rice futures at the Chicago Board of Trade closed lower on Friday on follow-through selling from Thursday's weak close amid some farmer hedge pressure, traders said.
COMEX gold was consolidating with a slightly bid tone early Friday, enjoying some fund and investment bank interest before the release of an important barometer of US consumer confidence.
NYBOT raw sugar ended on Friday near session lows on speculative sales and switch trade, with more rollovers seen next week as players get ready for expiration of the October contract, brokers said.
Russian imports of palm oil, the major item in the country's vegetable oil imports, were 21,850 tonnes in July, down from 25,120 in the previous month, an analyst said on Friday.
Fresh arrivals from the upcountry market did not allow any commodity items to move any side except cottonseed oil cake, which tended up on increased demand, dealers said on Saturday.
South Korea said on Saturday plans to help the local construction industry avoid a drastic decline were on track, but reiterated concerns about the impact of cooling construction spending on the economy.
The dollar was broadly stronger on Friday as dealers unwound short dollar positions after an indicator of US consumer sentiment was seen as reasonably close to expectations, relieving pressure on the currency.
India's foreign exchange reserves rose to $118.26 billion on September 10 from $117.58 billion a week earlier, the Reserve Bank of India said in its weekly statistical supplement on Saturday.
Spanish gross domestic product growth will accelerate in the third quarter by a tenth of a percentage point or two compared with the second quarter, Economy Secretary David Vegara was quoted as saying on Saturday.
Speculators in IMM euro futures added a net long position in the week ended September 14, data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission showed on Friday.
North Korea will never dismantle its nuclear arsenal and will not resume talks on its atomic programmes unless the United States drops its "hostile" policy, the North's official KCNA news agency said on Saturday.
The UN nuclear watchdog called on Iran on Saturday to immediately halt activities related to uranium enrichment, a process that can be used to make atomic weapons.