Senate Chairman Muhammadmian Soomro on Monday hinted that a "meaningful decision" was in the offing to resolve the Balochistan issue. "Parliamentary Committee on Balochistan headed by Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain is already working on it actively and preparin
The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (Unisame) has urged the government to set up Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Promotion Bureau for fast growth of SMEs in the country. In a statement here on Monday, the Unisame President Zulfikar Thaver said t
People from all walks of life have welcomed the Kashmir Solidarity Day message of Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf, describing it the true reflector of sincere, strong and unequivocal Kashmir policy of the present government. Hailing the statem
The parliament, federal Cabinet, and allied parties are being bypassed by President General Pervez Musharraf and all decision are being taken at the Corps Commanders level which caused external threats, internal unrest, and geographical errors, said MMA D
President Pervez Musharraf has said Pakistan and China's co-operation in regional and international affairs will keep growing for their mutual benefit and to meet the common aspirations of their people. "Despite changes at the regional and global levels,
At least five persons were killed and another 15 injured in head on collision between a car and a passenger van at the intersection of Sunn town on Indus Highway on Monday morning. The car was coming from Hyderabad and bound for Dadu. All the inmates of c
Former Punjab governor Malik Ghulam Mustafa Khar said that all demands of Baloch regarding provincial autonomy, royalty are just, and these must be accepted without any further delay, adding it is need of the country's integrity and security that purposef
National Assembly Acting Speaker Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob on Monday said the role of parliament was vital in terms of evolving national consensus and linkages between civil society, political parties and the communities. Addressing the inaugural session of
In China, the leader of the country's top advisory body said ethnic and religious harmony was imperative in safeguarding peaceful social development. The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (NCCPPCC) Chairman Jia Q
The hearing of a criminal revision application filed by former Chairman and Managing Director House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC) Hussain Haqqani impugning an order by the Special Federal Anti Corruption Court (FAC) Central-II was adjourned to a dat
A three-week refresher course for civil judges-cum-judicial magistrates from Punjab started at the Federal Judicial Academy here on Monday. Chaudhry Hasan Nawaz, Director General of the Academy inaugurated the course and Khadim Hussain Malik, Director Ins
The bilateral trade between Britain and Pakistan was now 850 million pounds per annum and the trend was "positive," noted British Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi and Director for Trade & Investment Hamish Daniel. He told a news conference here on Mond
A full bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday issued notice to former Federal Minister Jehangir Badar in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) reference regarding assets case, and directed him to submit a detailed reply in two weeks. The Apex
Central leader of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) and Secretary General of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI), Pakistan, Syed Munawar Hasan, has announced that all the component parties of the MMA will contest the next local bodies elections from the platform of the alli
The Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association of Pakistan is holding a grand reception to pay tributes to Nawab Mushtaq Ahmed Khan. Nawab Mushtaq has served as the Agent General of Hyderabad Deccan in Pakistan and is one of the leading old boys of th
The Senate on Monday referred to the house standing committee a bill aimed at making it mandatory on Central Board of Revenue (CBR) to publish taxpayers directory every year as envisaged in a 2001 administrative order. The private member bill further to a
As you enter the third floor on way to the Press Gallery of the Senate a pathetic scene confronts you: Over a dozen buckets have been placed on a rolled-up carpet to catch the water that falls from the leaky roof creating tintinnabular sound. Like most of
Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) has demanded strict accountability and audit of local government institutions before the forthcoming election. Addressing a press conference Naveed Chaudhry, the PPPP Punjab Information Secretary, accused the
The government on Monday assured the Senate that the sub-committee on inter-provincial harmony would thrash out its recommendations as early as possible. Leader of the House, Senator Wasim Sajjad said that the government was fully alive to the situation a
Minister for parliamentary Affairs, Sher Afgan Niazi criticised leader of the opposition, Raza Rabbani during Senate session on Monday for raising point of order pertaining to current increase in oil and gas prices. Sher Afgan Niazi said, " I know he is t
Two brothers among three people were killed after burying under snow avalanche in Forward Kahuta on Monday, police said. Two brothers who were identified as Qadir Ali son of Muhammad Din, 25, and his elder brother Zamir Ali, 30, were killed while burying
Combined opposition in the Senate on Monday 'strongly condemned' the increase in the prices of petroleum products and demanded its immediate withdrawal. State Minister for Finance, Omar Ayub tried to defend the government, but his arguments were not enoug
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday said the government was setting up effluent treatment plants in six industrial estates to help provide clean environment. Talking to a delegation of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry led by S. M. Muneer which
The Pakistan chapter of the Washington-based "Jinnah Foundation of Peace and Public Policy" (JFPP) will be inaugurated on March 23. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, Federal Parliamentary secretary, Cabinet Division, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, who
Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (Piaf) and representatives of other trade organisations have said increase in patrol, gas and electricity prices would render national industry out of the race of international competition. "It seemed tha
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has said some forces were hindering the process of organising the party in the Punjab province by initiating baseless and false propaganda against MQM. MQM leaders and members national assembly (MNAs) Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has claimed damages of Rs 500 million from a Lahore-based daily for publishing a self-designed and sensational sticker and associating it with the MQM. The legal notice by the MQM was issued through senior advocates of t
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) chief Junaid I. Khan on Monday acknowledged the efforts of regional managers and field staff in accomplishing half yearly sales targets. He, however, said it was the beginning of competitive era in the wak
Amadeus Pakistan presented awards to its travel agents showing outstanding performance, at a function held at a local hotel here, on Monday night. This was the seventh such annual event, which was well attended by travel agents and people from related bus
The telephonic subsidiary of the Bell South has chosen from Nortel's IP contact centre and speech solutions for deployment in its 22 locations across states. Nortel is able to meet the Bell South need for a comprehensive solution that could provide skill-
President General Pervez Musharraf conferred on Monday the award of Hilal-e-Pakistan on the World Bank President James D Wolfensohn in recognition of his all-round attainments, outstanding leadership and the Bank's invaluable support to the Pakista
The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the Central Depository Company (CDC) will initiate a series of roadshows on investment to educate small investors about stock markets. These shows are basically aimed to expand the investors' bas
The State Minister for Commerce Hamid Yar Hiraj has called upon European Union (EU) to give special treatment to Pakistan in WTO regime due to his country's role as a frontline state at war on terror. He was speaking at the launching ceremony of six-day l
Director General Meteorological Department Dr Qamar-uz-Zaman on Monday advised the authorities to make proper arrangements to face any emergency-like situation, as the present rains and snowfall spell was expected to continue for next few days. Talking to
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday said Pakistan was providing level playing field to all investors and facilitating the private sector to play its role in economic growth. Talking to Simon Radolph, head of Asia Region Templeton Asset Management to Pak
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, to meet here on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, is likely to remove import duty on refined sugar and allow private parties to import sugar, it is learnt. The Ministr
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, to meet here on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, is likely to remove import duty on refined sugar and allow private parties to import sugar, it is learnt. The Ministr
The Ministry of Water & Power and Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) have invited international parties through international competitive bidding to set up power generating units with cumulative capacity of 1300 megawatt to meet the fast growing de
The Ministry of Water & Power and Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) have invited international parties through international competitive bidding to set up power generating units with cumulative capacity of 1300 megawatt to meet the fast growing de
Present Sindh Inspector-General of Police, Kamal Shah, has been elevated and posted as Secretary Interior, while the incumbent, Tariq Mahmud, has been posted as Secretary, Communications, sources told Business Recorder here on Monday. Asad Jehangir
Present Sindh Inspector-General of Police, Kamal Shah, has been elevated and posted as Secretary Interior, while the incumbent, Tariq Mahmud, has been posted as Secretary, Communications, sources told Business Recorder here on Monday. Asad Jehangir
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday said the government was encouraging new investment in power generation and distribution sectors to improve efficiency and benefit the consumers. He was chairing a high-level meeting to review the privatisation of powe
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday said the government was encouraging new investment in power generation and distribution sectors to improve efficiency and benefit the consumers. He was chairing a high-level meeting to review the privatisation of powe
BMA Capital Management Limited has launched Pakistan Government Bond Index, to be called the ''BMA Pakistan Government Bond Index'' (BMA-PGBI) comprising all outstanding government bonds with maturity of greater than one year. A release of the company sai
BMA Capital Management Limited has launched Pakistan Government Bond Index, to be called the 'BMA Pakistan Government Bond Index' (BMA-PGBI) comprising all outstanding government bonds with maturity of greater than one year. A release of the company said
BMA Capital Management Limited has launched Pakistan Government Bond Index, to be called the 'BMA Pakistan Government Bond Index' (BMA-PGBI) comprising all outstanding government bonds with maturity of greater than one year. A release of the company said
Two journalists were killed and another, working for AFP, was injured on Monday when gunmen opened fire on their car in South Waziristan near the Afghan border, officials said. A fourth journalist, Zardad Khan of Al-Jazeera television, who was also in the
Two journalists were killed and another, working for AFP, was injured on Monday when gunmen opened fire on their car in South Waziristan near the Afghan border, officials said. A fourth journalist, Zardad Khan of Al-Jazeera television, who was also in the
Pakistan and Sri Lanka are likely to ink Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the meeting of Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz here. The Sri Lankan President, who is currently on a visit to Pakistan, wil
Pakistan and Sri Lanka are likely to ink Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the meeting of Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz here. The Sri Lankan President, who is currently on a visit to Pakistan, wil