Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has directed the concerned officials to seek co-operation from members of Sindh Assembly for providing right of way so that the Lyari Expressway project could be completed on time.
A division bench of High Court of Sindh (SHC) comprising Chief Justice Saiyed Saeed Ashhad and Justice Zawwar Hussain Jaffery on Wednesday issued notices to the Deputy Attorney General, the Secretary Ministry of Information and Labour in a petition challe
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has informed members of business community that Sindh government has taken up the matter of power tariff with federal government to get it reduced and bring it at par with Wapda tariff.
Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Iftikhar Hussain Chaudhry has placed the services of senior civil judge Pakpattan Mansoor Ahmad Khan at the disposal of the government of Punjab for his posting as Deputy Secretary in the Law and Parlia
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has directed the ministry of railways to expedite the process of converting railways into a corporation and to make it an efficient, viable and service-oriented corporation to provide excellent quality travelling facilities.
Poverty, illiteracy and economic disparity are the root causes of child labour in any society, speakers stated at a workshop organised by the International Labour organisation (ILO) country office here on Wednesday.
Expressing its dissatisfaction over the performance of Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday directed the management of the Corporation to adopt an aggressive marketing policy to explore international markets
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to form a joint working group (JWG) to resolve all trade issues and evolve a transparent and sustainable trade facilitation system.
The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) has formed a committee to contact Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy (ARD) and other political parties for adopting a joint plan of action, pressing President Musharraf to doff his uniform.
Punjab Education Minister Mian Imran Masood has stressed need for maintaining standard of cartoons which depicts truth and also send true message to the masses.
A contingent of six multi-role F-16s of Pakistan Air Force has reached Turkey to participate in a multi-air forces exercise code named 'Anatolian Eagle.'
Political activities in Islamabad and elsewhere has died down, as the ruling Pakistan Muslim League and the opposition trying to cope with the situation, arising out of Shaukat Aziz swearing in as premier and the events afterwards.
A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday suspended orders of the accountability court, convicting former Mayor Multan Salahuddin Dogar, and allowed bail to him.
Minister of State for Economic Affairs Hina Rabbani said there was urgent need to foster long-term working partnerships between small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Higher Education Institutions (HEI) for generating employment, alleviating poverty, and
Outgoing Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Punjab Zone Chairman Javed Kayani has said that acceptance of base price of sugar at Rs 19 by the government indicates that the PSMA has played its role effectively by presenting relevant data and other fac
The government on Wednesday formed a 29-member parliamentary committee to give recommendations on current situation in Balochistan and to promote inter-provincial harmony.
President General Pervez Musharraf has called for raising an Iraqi force to deal with its security problems, saying that the presence of American or British forces in Iraq was not a solution.
Newly elected cabinet of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) will take the charge of the affairs of the chamber from October 1, while the present body will formally hand over the charge to newly elected President Rawalpindi Chamber, Najam R
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has directed the provincial governments to take adequate measures during the forthcoming holy month of Ramazan to ensure that food items and commodities of daily consumption are conveniently available at reasonable prices to co
The Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Ports and Shipping to ensure the efficient functioning of the ports in the country.
All said and done, the resumption of annual operation by sugar mills in Sindh from October 15 is still being questioned by sources close to sugar industry. Sources told Business Recorder that overhauling of the mills has not yet started anywhere in
All said and done, the resumption of annual operation by sugar mills in Sindh from October 15 is still being questioned by sources close to sugar industry. Sources told Business Recorder that overhauling of the mills has not yet started anywhere in
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has asked Sindh government to waive the 'infrastructure cess' on Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) goods for smooth clearance of the consignments blocked at Karachi Port. After a daylong meeting with the Afghan delegation here
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has asked Sindh government to waive the 'infrastructure cess' on Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) goods for smooth clearance of the consignments blocked at Karachi Port. After a daylong meeting with the Afghan delegation here
The State Bank on Wednesday left the market liquid when it raised only Rs 17 billion against Rs 60 billion target, but the cut-off yield went further higher on 3-month T-bills. The money market witnessed slight decline in the rates, though dealers were ex
The State Bank on Wednesday left the market liquid when it raised only Rs 17 billion against Rs 60 billion target, but the cut-off yield went further higher on 3-month T-bills. The money market witnessed slight decline in the rates, though dealers were ex
The State Bank on Wednesday left the market liquid when it raised only Rs 17 billion against Rs 60 billion target, but the cut-off yield went further higher on 3-month T-bills. The money market witnessed slight decline in the rates, though dealers were ex
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday directed the Economic Affairs Division to play a leading role securing economic assistance, increasing investment and trade. Shaukat Aziz was reviewing the goals and targets of the division at a meeting held at the
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday directed the Economic Affairs Division to play a leading role securing economic assistance, increasing investment and trade. Shaukat Aziz was reviewing the goals and targets of the division at a meeting held at the
Once again, the financial results of Pakistan Telecommunications Ltd, (PTCL) was announced late on the Karachi Stock Exchange, while the figures were released about 15 minutes earlier on Islamabad and Lahore stock exchanges, a dealer said. The Karachi Sto
Once again, the financial results of Pakistan Telecommunications Ltd, (PTCL) was announced late on the Karachi Stock Exchange, while the figures were released about 15 minutes earlier on Islamabad and Lahore stock exchanges, a dealer said. The Karachi Sto
Once again, the financial results of Pakistan Telecommunications Ltd, (PTCL) was announced late on the Karachi Stock Exchange, while the figures were released about 15 minutes earlier on Islamabad and Lahore stock exchanges, a dealer said. The Karachi Sto
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to prepare special schemes for the promotion of livestock and poultry production.
Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (September 29, 2004).
Judicial Magistrate South IV Mohammad Irshad on Wednesday remanded 45 Indian fishermen in jail custody on the charges of illegally fishing in Pakistani seas.
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (September 29, 2004).
A second ship, carrying 44,000 tonnes of Russian wheat, has arrived at Port Qasim and arrangements are being made to unload the grain on a priority basis to provide relief to the atta starved population.
Pakistan and US have agreed to undertake 18 projects at a cost of $3 million in various fields of science and technology following the first meeting of Pakistan-US Joint Committee on Science and Technology in Islamabad.
Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Wednesday (September 29, 2004).
Saudi Arabia's grand mufti has prohibited as un-Islamic trading in camera-equipped mobile phones which can take "illicit" pictures, a local newspaper reported on Wednesday. Such phones "could be exploited to photograph and spread vice in the (Saudi) Musli
Saudi Arabia's grand mufti has prohibited as un-Islamic trading in camera-equipped mobile phones which can take "illicit" pictures, a local newspaper reported on Wednesday. Such phones "could be exploited to photograph and spread vice in the (Saudi) Musli
A high-level delegation of tax officials would leave for Washington in the first week of next month to negotiate $125.9 million grant with the World Bank (WB) for 'tax administration reform project'. Under the programme, the Pakistani economic managers wo
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
A high-level delegation of tax officials would leave for Washington in the first week of next month to negotiate $125.9 million grant with the World Bank (WB) for 'tax administration reform project'. Under the programme, the Pakistani economic managers wo
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
A soldier was killed and four others were wounded when a vehicle in security forces convoy hit a landmine in South Waziristan on Wednesday near Afghan border, the third such incident in as many days, said a military spokesman. South Waziristan has been sc
A soldier was killed and four others were wounded when a vehicle in security forces convoy hit a landmine in South Waziristan on Wednesday near Afghan border, the third such incident in as many days, said a military spokesman. South Waziristan has been sc
Advisor to Finance Ministry, Dr Ashfaq Hassan on Wednesday expressed the hope that tax revenue collection will hopefully be around Rs 590 billion during the current financial year due to reforms introduced by the government.
Prices of low grown Sri Lankan teas were largely higher at the latest auction thanks to strong demand, while high grown tea prices continued to fall in tandem with quality, brokers said on Wednesday.
Britain's Capital Radio and GWR Group said on Wednesday they planned to merge in an all-share, nil-premium deal to create the dominant company in UK commercial radio.
Britain's Capital Radio and GWR Group said on Wednesday they planned to merge in an all-share, nil-premium deal to create the dominant company in UK commercial radio.
The Karachi Port handled 62,328 tonnes of cargo including 43,791 tonnes import and 18,537 tonnes export cargo during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday.
South Korean consumer sentiment remains around its weakest in three-and-a-half years, the central bank said on Wednesday, providing fresh backing for those seeking more cuts in interest rates to support the economy.