Pakistan on Monday condemned attacks on Islamic centers and other religious places in New Zealand and Britain, apparently in the wake of last week's bomb blasts in London. "The attacks on Islamic centers and religious places are most unfortunate and regre
Pakistan has exported a total of 864,417 tons of Basmati rice worth $495 million in the year 2004-05 against 710,000 tons valued at $355 million exported in the year 2003-04. The figure of export of non-Basmati variety is not released but it is expected t
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Central Finance Secretary and member national assembly (MNA) Mohammad Pervaiz Malik has urged the Government should immediately issue passport to Mian Nawaz Sharif and provide him an opportunity to return home which wa
Pakistan Industrial & Traders Associations Front (Piaf) has termed the signing of a bill against land mafia by the President General Pervez Musharraf as a bold and appreciable step.
State Bank of Pakistan will outline its monetary policy for the first six months of the fiscal year 2005-06 (July-June) on July 21, a bank spokesman said on Monday. "The central bank''s board of governors will meet in Quetta on July 21 to approve the mone
State Bank of Pakistan will outline its monetary policy for the first six months of the fiscal year 2005-06 (July-June) on July 21, a bank spokesman said on Monday. "The central bank's board of governors will meet in Quetta on July 21 to approve the monet
State Bank of Pakistan will outline its monetary policy for the first six months of the fiscal year 2005-06 (July-June) on July 21, a bank spokesman said on Monday. "The central bank's board of governors will meet in Quetta on July 21 to approve the monet
Iraq insurgents killed 11 soldiers on Monday as Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari promised more protection for diplomats after the abduction and murder of Egypt's head of mission. Nine of the troops were killed in a dawn raid on a checkpoint outside Khales
Iraq insurgents killed 11 soldiers on Monday as Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari promised more protection for diplomats after the abduction and murder of Egypt's head of mission. Nine of the troops were killed in a dawn raid on a checkpoint outside Khales
The task of establishing a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Gwadar earlier given to ministry of ports and shipping has now been assigned to industries ministry. "The project has been transferred to the ministry of industries, production and special initiati
The task of establishing a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Gwadar earlier given to ministry of ports and shipping has now been assigned to industries ministry. "The project has been transferred to the ministry of industries, production and special initiati
The task of establishing a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Gwadar earlier given to ministry of ports and shipping has now been assigned to industries ministry. "The project has been transferred to the ministry of industries, production and special initiati
A high-level Pakistani delegation led by petroleum secretary Ahmed Waqar left here for New Delhi on Monday to attend the first meeting of Pak-India Joint Working Group on the proposed Pakistan-Iran-India gas pipeline project.
A high-level Pakistani delegation led by petroleum secretary Ahmed Waqar left here for New Delhi on Monday to attend the first meeting of Pak-India Joint Working Group on the proposed Pakistan-Iran-India gas pipeline project.
A high-level Pakistani delegation led by petroleum secretary Ahmed Waqar left here for New Delhi on Monday to attend the first meeting of Pak-India Joint Working Group on the proposed Pakistan-Iran-India gas pipeline project.
The oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) companies have rejected 5 percent duty on import of machinery, and demanded of the government that it should withdraw the decision to provide them conducive environment for work, it is learnt.
The oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) companies have rejected 5 percent duty on import of machinery, and demanded of the government that it should withdraw the decision to provide them conducive environment for work, it is learnt.
The oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) companies have rejected 5 percent duty on import of machinery, and demanded of the government that it should withdraw the decision to provide them conducive environment for work, it is learnt.
Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has announced to extend incentive package for industries under which reconnection of industrial connection will be allowed after payment of 50 percent of the defaulting amount. A spokesman of Wapda said here o
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has notified to all Internet service providers (ISPs) and call centres regarding closing down of two STM-I links for seven days due to maintenance in submarine cable SEA-ME-WE-3. In a letter to the ISPs, t
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan expressed hope that Group of Twenty (G-20) nations at their informal meeting, to be held in Pakistan during second week of September, would adopt a comprehensive strategy for getting free access of their products to d
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz would visit Japan from August 8-11 at the invitation of Prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, a foreign office statement said on Monday. This will be the first visit of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to Japan in his present capacity.
An Indian scientific report issued recently on the proposed Indian Ocean Warning System, states that North Arabian Sea 70 to 100 km south of Karachi and Balochistan coast is vulnerable to the occurrence of tsunami. According to seismic analysis, the Murra
More than 6.2 million South Africans were infected by HIV or AIDS by last year, an increase of 700,000 from 2003, a new health ministry report said. Though women in their mid- to late-20s were the hardest hit by the pandemic, "it was observed that there h
The spiritual leader of the Church of England, Rowan Williams, warned Monday against making Muslims "scapegoats" for the London bombings after a number of attacks on mosques. Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, told the General Synod in the northern E
Wireless data card maker Option said it will supply its GlobeTrotter EDGE data cards to Airtel, India's biggest mobile phone operator, sending the Belgian company's shares to a record high. Shares in Option were 6.05 percent higher at 30.85 euros by 0716
Wireless data card maker Option said it will supply its GlobeTrotter EDGE data cards to Airtel, India's biggest mobile phone operator, sending the Belgian company's shares to a record high. Shares in Option were 6.05 percent higher at 30.85 euros by 0716
At least 14 persons, including four children and six women, were drowned in floodwater when a rescue boat hit an electricity pole in village Rojhan Mazari, Rajanpur district some 170 miles west from Multan on Monday morning and smashed into pieces. Rescue
At least 14 persons, including four children and six women, were drowned in floodwater when a rescue boat hit an electricity pole in village Rojhan Mazari, Rajanpur district some 170 miles west from Multan on Monday morning and smashed into pieces. Rescue
The NWFP government on Monday tabled the controversial Hasba Bill in the Provincial Assembly aimed to establish the offices of Mohtasib (Ombudsman) at provincial, district and tehsil levels in the province. The Provincial Minister for Law and Parliamentar
The NWFP government on Monday tabled the controversial Hasba Bill in the Provincial Assembly aimed to establish the offices of Mohtasib (Ombudsman) at provincial, district and tehsil levels in the province. The Provincial Minister for Law and Parliamentar
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that a UAE company will make investment to set up a Mercedes trucks assembly plant in Pakistan. He said this while briefing newsmen in the plane, about his meetings with the German Corporates in Frankfurt, after leavin
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that a UAE company will make investment to set up a Mercedes trucks assembly plant in Pakistan. He said this while briefing newsmen in the plane, about his meetings with the German Corporates in Frankfurt, after leavin
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that a UAE company will make investment to set up a Mercedes trucks assembly plant in Pakistan. He said this while briefing newsmen in the plane, about his meetings with the German Corporates in Frankfurt, after leavin
Pakistan showed disappointing performance during the1993-2003 period for improving poverty reduction, social sector development, agriculture, natural resources management, power sector, rural development, taxes, public expenditure management and governanc
Pakistan showed disappointing performance during the1993-2003 period for improving poverty reduction, social sector development, agriculture, natural resources management, power sector, rural development, taxes, public expenditure management and governanc
Pakistan showed disappointing performance during the1993-2003 period for improving poverty reduction, social sector development, agriculture, natural resources management, power sector, rural development, taxes, public expenditure management and governanc
Bears continued to stay in the front seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where selling-pressure in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in minus territory amid decrease in index. ISE Network Index showed a decrease of 19.07 points as the pric
Bears continued to stay in the front seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where selling-pressure in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in minus territory amid decrease in index. ISE Network Index showed a decrease of 19.07 points as the pric
Despite positive news pertaining to suspension of badla phase-out, the share market failed to take an upward turn and moved both ways, while last-minute heavy selling pressure dragged the index in minus column.
Despite positive news pertaining to suspension of badla phase-out, the share market failed to take an upward turn and moved both ways, while last-minute heavy selling pressure dragged the index in minus column.
Despite a positive gesture from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), capping the badla rate, the share market on Monday, just before the close of the session, received selling pressure on rumour that NSS rates would be increased.
Despite a positive gesture from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), capping the badla rate, the share market on Monday, just before the close of the session, received selling pressure on rumour that NSS rates would be increased.
Despite a positive gesture from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), capping the badla rate, the share market on Monday, just before the close of the session, received selling pressure on rumour that NSS rates would be increased.
Flood has hit the entire area of southern Punjab, which caused death of at least twelve people. Besides, 624 villages have been stranded and floodwater has displaced more than 17,000 people due to spate in two major rivers Indus and Chenab. Hundreds of ca
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry is planning a 52-floor tower building at its present location here in Clifton. President FPCCI Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed is hopeful to obtain conceptual clearance from Sindh government.
Pakistan will host the 31st session of the standing committee of Saarc foreign secretaries in Islamabad on August 17-18, a foreign office spokesman said on Monday. Pakistan currently holds the rotating chair of the seven-nation South Asian grouping.
Mohammad Ali Shaikh, principal of Sindh Madressatul Islam, in his condolence message has said that late Dr Sharif Memon served the nation with honesty, dedication and with heart and soul, Besides a prominent educationist, he was committed to the social aw
Federal Minister for Water and Power Liaquat Ali Jatoi has said that all embankments of River Indus were being monitored constantly, and the flood situation in Sindh was under control. Talking to journalists here on Monday, he said that though flood had c
Federal Minister for Water and Power Liaquat Ali Jatoi has said that all embankments of River Indus were being monitored constantly, and the flood situation in Sindh was under control. Talking to journalists here on Monday, he said that though flood had c