Disappointment swept across Indian Kashmir on Thursday after India and Pakistan failed to agree on starting a bus service between the capitals of the divided Himalayan region, residents said. "These two countries are playing with our emotions, they are bo
Sindh Minister for Social Welfare and Culture Shabbir Ahmed Qaimkhani has sought a report about the seniority list of officers of Social Welfare Department (SWD) within two days. He issued the directive while speaking as chief guest at a reception hosted
Inspector General Police Railways Chaudhry Ahmed Naseem Gujjar on Thursday said 850 constables are being recruited in the railways police for the safe travel of passengers. Talking to newsmen at Police Line here, he said women commandos have also been dep
Pakistan on Thursday signed a declaration pledging work together with China and other regional countries to control population growth. Social Welfare Minister Chaudhry Shahbaz Hussain signed the declaration on behalf of his country at the World Family Sum
Pakistan Footwear Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has asked the government to take necessary steps for increasing footwear export of Pakistan, which have registered decrease. In a press statement issued here on Thursday, a spokesman of PFMA said that inc
The government has decided to install telemetry system on one canal in every province as a pilot project to monitor losses at different points. "Now we are moving to launching a pilot project according to which telemetry system will be installed on one ca
The Provincial Minister for Transport, Labour, Industries and Commerce and Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution (SESSI) Governing Body Chairman Muhammad Adil Siddiqui has urged the doctors to discharge their duties with dedication and devotion. Sp
Pakistan has been suffering a loss of about Rs 13 billion annually for non-existence of broadband policy. Internet Service Providers of Pakistan (ISPAK) President Ansar-ul-Haq told Business Recorder here on Thursday that for the last eight months,
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has intensified its market surveillance and monitoring in order to curb "market abuse". SECP Chairman Dr Tariq Hassan stated this here on Thursday, while talking to reporters on the occasion of lau
Punjab Government has issued Rs2.6 million grant for provision of law books to 11 district and Tehsil Bar Associations (TBAs) in the province. The meeting was attended by representatives of District Bar Associations of Gujranwala, Lahore, Hafizabad, Layya
Worldcall Telecom Limited has welcomed the determination shown by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Reference Interconnect Offer (RIO), which defines the operating and financial parameters for interconnect between PTCL and new licensees under
The preparations for the 17th APNS Award Ceremony to be held on December 13, 2004 at Islamabad are in full swing and all is set for a befitting function to be addressed by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz who will also distribute awards among the winners in jo
Renowned Bollywood star, Aamir Khan is arriving here on Friday, December 10, to participate in fund raising function of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre. Aamir will also address a press conference on his arrival in the provincia
Mohammad Yasin Lakhani has been tipped for the new chairman of the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) for 2005. According to a notice issued for all members of the KSE, three candidates withdrew their nomination papers for 2005, which resulted in unopposed elec
Labour costs will not make products uncompetitive in the post-quota world as feared by the Pakistani textile exporters, but instead quick turnaround would play a major role in winning customers. This has been revealed in a voluminous report from the Organ
The Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) has waived charges for delivery of containers at night, but it would continue to charge the same during the day. The information was given to Karachi Customs Agents Group (KCAG) during a meeting held to
The opposition grilled the treasury in Senate here on Thursday on Minister Incharge of Prime Minister Secretariat Sher Afghan's reply stating that an amount of Rs 456.728 million was recovered from military officials while Rs 431.812 million from the poli
At least two policemen were killed and five wounded in a attack on their camp in occupied Kashmir on Thursday, police said. Two of the wounded were in critical condition, police said. The attack coincided with a visit to India by US Defence Secretary Dona
The Senate on Thursday passed a bill aimed at enhancing punishments for an act of terrorism, as the House rejected a number of amendments proposed by the opposition in some of its clauses. The Anti-Terrorism (Second Amendment) Bill 2004 aimed at bringing,
The Senate on Thursday passed a bill aimed at enhancing punishments for an act of terrorism, as the House rejected a number of amendments proposed by the opposition in some of its clauses. The Anti-Terrorism (Second Amendment) Bill 2004 aimed at bringing,
The Senate proceedings on Thursday evening were generally docile and there was only one walkout and that too a token one. As soon as the question hour was over opposition's Liaquat Ali Bangalzai rose on a point of order to say that the host of Maulana Faz
Road accidents are a huge cause of human trauma making road safety a matter of concern for everybody including civil engineers, traffic police and the general public. This was stated by Minister of State for Communication, Engineer Muhammad Shahid Jamil Q
Machinery imports in 2003-04 so far have increased to Rs 243.143 billion against Rs 171.901 billion in last year, registering a 41.43 percent growth, sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday. Among overall machinery imports, aircraft, ships
Lahore High Court (LHC) dismissed a petition filed by a member of the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) praying to the court to exclude poppy from the definition of intoxicant and also allow use of poppy for medicinal purpose. The petitioner also
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Ijaz-ul-Haq has said that Islam not only recognises the principle of absolute equality between men and women irrespective of colour, race or nationality, it also forbade the primitive practice of slavery. While addr
The National Tariff Commission (NTC) has finally determined anti-dumping duty on acrylic tow imported from Uzbekistan at the rate of 12.71 percent of C&F price. The duty was imposed provisionally for four months on August 12 following a preliminary invest
As many as 20 Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) motels out of 36 have registered a loss of Rs 7,689,762, during the season. Well informed sources in the PTDC told Business Recorder here on Thursday that the season has not been as bene
Sindh will procure wheat-seed from Punjab to stabilise its price in Sindh and facilitate farmers, who have prepared their lands for sowing the late variety. The Sindh food and agriculture minister on Wednesday after taking notice of reports of black-marke
Sustained army operations in a tribal region near the Afghan border have put al Qaeda-linked militants on the run and crippled their ability to strike, a Major General Niaz Khattak said on Thursday. "They are trying to get out (of the region) and unable t
Despite ban on sale of cigarette to boys below the age of 18 years and lack of strict regulatory measures, the trend of smoking among teenagers is on rise to an alarming proportion, exposing them to fatal respiratory and heart ailments. A survey conducted
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday said co-operation between Pakistan and United States in enhancing the country's conventional arms capability was vital for ensuring peace in region. Pakistan wanted peace and it was essential to have credible defenc
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday lifted the surplus liquidity from the money market through open market operation (OMO), but the rates remained under pressure. The SBP had scrapped all bids for 6-month treasury bills (TBs) a day earlier, as th
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday lifted the surplus liquidity from the money market through open market operation (OMO), but the rates remained under pressure. The SBP had scrapped all bids for 6-month treasury bills (TBs) a day earlier, as th
Federal Textile Minister Mushtaq Ahmad Cheema has said that textile exports would be doubled in the next four years from the current $7 billion. The government would increase textile share up to the maximum in overall export target of $20 billion, he said
Federal Textile Minister Mushtaq Ahmad Cheema has said that textile exports would be doubled in the next four years from the current $7 billion. The government would increase textile share up to the maximum in overall export target of $20 billion, he said
A collision between two container ships near the mouth of South China's Pearl River has caused the region's biggest oil spill in five years, officials said on Thursday. "It is the biggest oil spill in five years in terms of quantity of oil that has leaked
A collision between two container ships near the mouth of South China's Pearl River has caused the region's biggest oil spill in five years, officials said on Thursday. "It is the biggest oil spill in five years in terms of quantity of oil that has leaked
Pakistan and India have discussed modalities for disengagement and redeployment of troops in Siachen at defence secretaries-level talks held here, Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. In response to a question, Indian Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee told
Pakistan and India have discussed modalities for disengagement and redeployment of troops in Siachen at defence secretaries-level talks held here, Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. In response to a question, Indian Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee told
Opec nations and Saudi Arabia in particular are standing in the way of getting financial help to developing countries to cope with global warming, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) said on Thursday. WWF, a leading environmental group, said that Opec wa
Opec nations and Saudi Arabia in particular are standing in the way of getting financial help to developing countries to cope with global warming, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) said on Thursday. WWF, a leading environmental group, said that Opec wa
India is in touch with Pakistan on the issue of opening road route for trans-shipment of goods to Afghanistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Thursday. Nothing has been finalised as yet but the issue of a normal transit route through Pakistan as pa
India is in touch with Pakistan on the issue of opening road route for trans-shipment of goods to Afghanistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Thursday. Nothing has been finalised as yet but the issue of a normal transit route through Pakistan as pa
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (December 09, 2004).
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday decided to enhance the production of Saindak copper and gold project in Balochistan by 30 percent through an additional investment of $22 million. The Chinese company, which resuscitate
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday decided to enhance the production of Saindak copper and gold project in Balochistan by 30 percent through an additional investment of $22 million. The Chinese company, which resuscitate
Al Qaeda will attempt an attack on a key maritime target in the next 12 months with potentially devastating economic consequences, UK security experts said on Friday. "The maritime sector remains extremely vulnerable to terrorism and we expect an attempte
The Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT) has clarified a news item published in Business Recorder on December 7 under the caption "Container shutout at QICT causes colossal loss to exporters". A QICT statement issued here on Thursday said:
The Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT) has clarified a news item published in Business Recorder on December 7 under the caption "Container shutout at QICT causes colossal loss to exporters". A QICT statement issued here on Thursday said:
The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) and Malaysia's FWQ will sign an implementation agreement for the establishment of a liquid cargo terminal with Malaysian investors on Saturday, December 11. During his recent visit, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has advised th
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
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has so far contracted for more than 1.785 million cotton bales from ginneries in Sindh and Punjab. According to TCP here on Thursday that about 1.26 million cotton bales had been procured by the corporation from P