Karachi Electric Supply Corporation has advised its customers and general public to protect themselves and family members from electrical accidents and electrocution resulting in deaths, especially during rainy season.
The importance of the English language in Pakistan cannot be denied and its teaching is essential for the development of the country. This was the message conveyed by the speakers in the opening session of Hornby Summer School Pakistan - 2005 on Tuesday a
Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim on Wednesday had an aerial view of flood situation in River Indus and safety arrangements made for protection of embankments on both sides of the river. He had the aerial view while flying over Thatta, Tando Moha
Sindh irrigation authorities, it seems, disciplined the angry Indus river as the peak flood is passing through Sukkur Barrage with a flow of 0.525 million ceusecs smoothly. However, all hands at Sukkur Barrage are under high alert and strict vigilance is
The Sindh government has sought Rs 500 million from the federal government for carrying out infrastructure improvement work in industrial areas of Karachi. "The total estimated cost of infrastructure development work stands at Rs 1 billion for which the f
The research, management and marketing sectors play vital role in promotion of mango production to sufficiently meet domestic requirements and earn foreign exchange by its exports.
The NWFP Health Foundation and the Bank of Khyber (BoK) on Wednesday signed an agreement to assist in the development of medical and health care facilities. Under the agreement, the bank would facilitate the unemployed doctors in establishing maternity ho
Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro, National Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain and Deputy Speaker Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob have expressed profound shock and grief over the loss of precious human lives in the tragic train accident that took place at Sa
District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Sialkot, Shafqat-ur-Rehman Ranjha, has said that detailed survey of dangerous buildings would be carried out for avoiding any mishap during the rainy season and in this connection possessors of such houses would be mot
The Kashmir Martyrs Day was observed throughout Sialkot and Narowal district by the refugees from the occupied Jammu and Kashmir settled in both districts on Wednesday. The day-long programmes started with special prayers for the solidarity, unity, and pr
The special fund of Rs 2.9 million allocated by Sialkot district government last year for purchasing veterinary medicines for cattle and livestock has lapsed due to the alleged mismanagement, poor planning of the Sialkot EDO (agriculture) office staff as
Pakistan will sign a $100 million loan agreement with the World Bank (WB) for "Second Punjab Education Development Policy Credit" here on Thursday. Well-informed sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday that the Bank had approved the project on
The Centre of English Language at Aga Khan University will host a two-day seminar on the theme 'Language, Culture and Identity: Issues and Challenges' on July 16-17, 2005, said a press release issued her, on Wednesday. Sindh Minister for Education and Lit
The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@sha) has asked the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom to immediately redesign service level agreements for acquiring bandwidth capacity in post-telecom deregulation scenario. This was stated by the P
The Lead Communication would organise a three-day conference on 'Business and Education', with the objective to promote the country's image abroad, scheduled to be held from September 30 to October 2, this year. This was stated by the Lead President Ms Ka
Federal Minister for Cabinet Division Mahmood Ali has said that no country can prosper by acquiring loans and the developing countries should work hard to make headway. He was speaking at a seminar on "Pakistan-Indonesia ties of friendship and brotherhood
The Election Commission on Wednesday issued a 28-point Code of Conduct for the contesting candidates in local bodies election, and barred federal and provincial ministers from using their positions in election campaign.
Pakistan Railways (PR) following the train accident at Ghotki has set up nine emergency centers, which are located at Karachi, Hyderabad, Quetta, Sukkur, Multan, Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Lahore and Rawalpindi to provide immediate information to the public.
The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal on Wednesday brushed aside the impression that the proposed Hasba Bill was in violation of the Constitution and declined to withdraw it. The six-party religio-political alliance believed the Federal government would not impose
Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has ruled out the possibility of governor's rule in the NWFP, saying the federal government will adopt a pragmatic approach taking into account different options once the Hasba Bill is passed by the provincial as
Foreign Secretary Riaz Mohammad Khan will attend the foreign secretary level meeting of the Saarc, to be held in Dhaka next month, it is learnt. The meeting will discuss and finalise the agenda for the next Saarc summit expected to be held later this year
A number of world leaders on Wednesday expressed their shock and grief over the tragic loss of life in a multi-train collision in Ghotki. Prime Minister of Bangladesh Begum Khaleda Zia in a message to Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said, "I am deeply shocked
The proceedings of the NWFP Assembly on Wednesday witnessed the worst ever commotion when Speaker Bakht Jehan Khan gave floor to Provincial Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Malik Zafar Azam to table the controversial Hasba Bill for consideratio
The MMA-led NWFP government on Wednesday warned the Centre not to hurl threats of toppling the provincial government on the pretext of Hasba Bill, as the Bill will become an Act after passage from the Provincial Assembly on Thursday.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Kaleem Saadat has been conferred with the "Legion of Honour", award by the President of France. The investiture ceremony was held at Islamabad. On behalf of the President of France, the French Ambassador Pierre Ch
CBR Chairman Abdullah Yusuf has announced that the business community has been given amnesty scheme for waiver of penalty on payment of principal amount of customs duty as part of CBR strategy for recovery of arrears.
Askari MasterCard and Paktel on Wednesday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic alliance. President Askari Commercial Bank Limited, Kalim-ur-Rehman and Chief Executive Officer Paktel, Xavier Rocoplan signed the agreement.
The government on Wednesday issued a notification to allow private sector to import duty and tax-free soft and medium hard white wheat as a follow up of the federal cabinet's earlier decision aimed at reducing the price of the commodity.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP-P) Chairperson Benazir Bhutto and her spouse Asif Zardari have informed the Swiss Court about their non-availability to attend the court of the Swiss magistrate in the money laundering case.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has clarified that import and supply of raw material, components, sub-components and parts used in the manufacture of zero-rated plant and machinery shall be charged to sales tax at the rate of zero percent under SRO 527
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has clarified that import and supply of raw material, components, sub-components and parts used in the manufacture of zero-rated plant and machinery shall be charged to sales tax at the rate of zero percent under SRO 527
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to thoroughly review the tax policies of developing countries to increase tax-GDP ratio, with the assistance of World Bank (WB). Official sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday that the issue came
India warned on Wednesday Pakistan must dismantle militant training camps and curb infiltration's into the Indian Occupied Kashmir or risk endangering the countries' fledgling peace process. "Time and again this government has said that there is infrastru
India warned on Wednesday Pakistan must dismantle militant training camps and curb infiltration's into the Indian Occupied Kashmir or risk endangering the countries' fledgling peace process. "Time and again this government has said that there is infrastru
The government has chalked out a two-pronged strategy to check the rising trend in sugar prices in the market. It includes offloading of the commodity being imported by Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) in the open market in bulk through tenders at su
The government has chalked out a two-pronged strategy to check the rising trend in sugar prices in the market. It includes offloading of the commodity being imported by Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) in the open market in bulk through tenders at su
The government has chalked out a two-pronged strategy to check the rising trend in sugar prices in the market. It includes offloading of the commodity being imported by Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) in the open market in bulk through tenders at su
The import of live animals from India through land route is likely to start from next week as Indian government has removed all irritants and given green signal to the proposal. Food Minister Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan told journalists here on Wednesday ab
The import of live animals from India through land route is likely to start from next week as Indian government has removed all irritants and given green signal to the proposal. Food Minister Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan told journalists here on Wednesday ab
The import of live animals from India through land route is likely to start from next week as Indian government has removed all irritants and given green signal to the proposal. Food Minister Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan told journalists here on Wednesday ab
The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday advised banks & DFIs to institute necessary checks, so that clean loans are not used for subscribing to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Para 1A(b) of Regulation R-6 of Prudential Regulations for Corporate and Comme
The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday advised banks & DFIs to institute necessary checks, so that clean loans are not used for subscribing to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Para 1A(b) of Regulation R-6 of Prudential Regulations for Corporate and Comme
The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday advised banks & DFIs to institute necessary checks, so that clean loans are not used for subscribing to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Para 1A(b) of Regulation R-6 of Prudential Regulations for Corporate and Comme
The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday advised banks & DFIs to institute necessary checks, so that clean loans are not used for subscribing to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Para 1A(b) of Regulation R-6 of Prudential Regulations for Corporate and Comme
The Fiat company on Wednesday said it would expand business in Pakistan owing to the conducive investment environment. A delegation of Fiat company headed by its Senior Vice President Ivan Giorgio Frasca called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, and assured
Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc on Wednesday posted a higher-than-expected second quarter profit as sales stabilised from a weak first quarter, sending its shares up as much as 5 percent. While earnings were down from a year ago because of reduced sh
Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc on Wednesday posted a higher-than-expected second quarter profit as sales stabilised from a weak first quarter, sending its shares up as much as 5 percent. While earnings were down from a year ago because of reduced sh
Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc on Wednesday posted a higher-than-expected second quarter profit as sales stabilised from a weak first quarter, sending its shares up as much as 5 percent. While earnings were down from a year ago because of reduced sh
The Chairman of Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE), Abdul Waheed January, has said that merger of Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) and Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) is likely to take place by the end of October, 2005. Addressing the officers undergoing course at
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 Chairman of Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE), Abdul Waheed January, has said that merger of Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) and Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) is likely to take place by the end of October, 2005. Addressing the officers undergoing course at