A permanent system is being devised to keep the prices of essential commodities stable and to eliminate the menace of adulteration in the province following the directives of Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan.
Pakistan's economy is growing at a fast pace and it is a good sign that public and private sector organisations are implementing modern technology in order to compete internationally. The Managing Director of 'SAP Malaysia, Pakistan and Brunei', Eric Macd
Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) North Zone has elected Limton (Pvt) Ltd Sialkot Chief Executive Sohail Afzal Sheikh as PRGMEA (North Zone) Chairman for the year 2005-2006.
Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), while disposing of a complaint lodged by a foreign company, has directed the Revenue Officials to resolve the issue of refund of the amount claimed by the complainant company within 30 days.
Firmer trend was witnessed in the interbank market on Tuesday as the rupee mostly held its overnight level for buying and selling at 59.85 and 58.86, dealers said. The rupee has managed to hold its last levels amid balanced demand and supply position, the
Sindh National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Director General Major General Mukhtar Ahmed will preside over the closing ceremony of a three-day workshop on "Capacity Building and Training on Procurement" at a local hotel on Wednesday.
Firmer trend was witnessed in the interbank market on Tuesday as the rupee mostly held its overnight level for buying and selling at 59.85 and 58.86, dealers said. The rupee has managed to hold its last levels amid balanced demand and supply position, the
All Pakistan Trade Unions Federation (APTUF) has demanded of the government to fix Rs 7000 per month as minimum wage of a worker. A resolution to this effect was adopted at the "National Labour Conference" held here on Tuesday.
The company has been able to improve profitability because of its subsidiary company's dividend income inspite of its higher finance cost and administrative expenses and very low gross profit.
Muttahida Majlis-e-Ammal (MMA) Chief, Qazi Hussain Ahmad has said that they would show their street power by taking people on roads after Eid ul Fitr, while in the holy month of Ramazan, they would organise their workers.
The company has been able to improve profitability because of its subsidiary company's dividend income inspite of its higher finance cost and administrative expenses and very low gross profit.
Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) has invited applications for admission in BA (Honours). Registrar of the GCUF announced here on Tuesday that applications on prescribed forms would be received up to September 25 while entry test would be he
The opposition Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has declared that the party will not support any coalition or group of the government in third phase of the local bodies election in the province.
A high-level delegation of Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) headed by president, Malik Niaz Ahmad left on a visit of Kazakhstan on Tuesday.
The Asian Development Bank will provide an amount of $150,000 to cover small-scale technical assistance (TA) to promote infrastructure investment. The small-scale TA will identify constraints on investment to develop solutions to remove the same.
Offices of the Public Relations department University of Agriculture Faisalabad have been shifted from 3rd floor of the Administration block to the upper story of STC Hall with immediate effect. These rooms have better facilities.
Sargodha Road police have arrested two alleged terrorists and recovered a full bag of explosive material, including two hand grenades from their possession.
Erection of machinery imported from abroad for the ultra modern and state-of-the-art Pakistan Textile Testing Foundation (PTTF) Laboratory has been started here on Tuesday.
A 15-year-old girl living in fear of becoming an honour killing victim issued a plea on Tuesday for President Pervez Musharraf to protect her from her husband's relatives. Lakhmira Shar's husband tried to cut off her nose after attempting to take her befo
The trade between Britain and Pakistan is very encouraging at the moment. British High Commissioner to Pakistan Mark Lyall Grant stated this here on Monday night.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday gave a wake-up call to communication departments of the country to bring the road and rail networks, ports and airports at par with the international standards.
Pakistan is capable to attract foreign investment of more than Rs 2.6 billion in the satellite television in the coming years besides generating more than 4,000 jobs in the country.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has declared former District Nazim Raja Tariq Mehboob Kiani as unanimous opposition candidate for District Nazim slot while Anjum Farooq Paracha was declared party candidate for Rawal Town, and announced support to Mukhtar Abb
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is likely to approve 11 development projects, worth Rs 10.95 billion, in its Development Working Party meeting on Wednesday.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the National Industrial Parks, Jehangir Bashir Nawaz, has declared Sundar Industrial Estate (SIE) as a role model for the industrial development of the country.
It was surprising that Speaker Amir Hussain adjourned the National Assembly's Tuesday sitting after less than two hours' business just because he said he felt exhausted, and the treasury members, too, were in no mood to stay any longer in the House. "It i
The rejection of the nomination papers of a retired general, Majeed Malik, boomeranged on Tuesday, as members on both sides of the aisle were taken aback on the decision in the Lower House.
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Mian Misbah-ur-Rehman on behalf of the chamber presented a cheque of Rs 10 million to the Chairman Board of Trustees Shalamar Hospital, Chaudhry Ahmad Saeed for installation of CT Scan machine i
Over 80 children, including some grown-up, sustained burn injuries while celebrating "Shab-e-Barat" in Lahore and its suburbs on Monday night, hospital sources said.
Treasury benches 'skilfully' disposed of bills that were tabled by the opposition on private educational institutions and co-operative societies on Tuesday during the private members day in the Punjab Assembly.
Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed said he wanted to launch a decisive movement against Pervez Musharraf, and for the restoration of democracy. "But the decision in this regard would be made by Steering Committee of Leadership Council
The government should control prices of commodities during Ramazan and form an action plan against sub-standard products. This was stated by Consumers Association of Pakistan (CAP) Chairman Kaukab Iqbal during a press briefing regarding Ramazan-ul-Mubarak
Some Middle Eastern-based companies have shown interest in the construction of a 'single point mooring' project in deep sea with allied facilities near Khalifa point along the Balochistan coastline.
Renowned singer Junaid Jamshed has launched a collection of Na'ats' and 'Hamds' "Jalwa-e- Janan" depicting life and message of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), here on Monday.
The Motorcycles Spare Parts Importers & Dealers Group (MSPIDG) have announced to support Businessmen Forum in Annual Elections of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The government should draw a comprehensive plan to provide energy protection to its consumers in the wake of high crude oil prices in the international market.
A Pakistani soldier and a civilian were killed and eight other people were wounded on Tuesday when two vehicles hit separate landmines in a remote area near the Afghan border, officials said. Troops on patrol in South Waziristan's once-volatile Shakai Val
A Pakistani soldier and a civilian were killed and eight other people were wounded on Tuesday when two vehicles hit separate landmines in a remote area near the Afghan border, officials said. Troops on patrol in South Waziristan's once-volatile Shakai Val
Water supplies contaminated with sewage and toxic waste have killed at least eight people and led to around 3,500 more being treated in hospital in Karachi, a government official said on Tuesday.
Indian occupation troops have found a large cache of arms and explosives near the Line of Control, while four people died in fresh violence in the restive region, officials said on Tuesday.
Two explosions rocked Quetta on late Tuesday. According to details, first blast took place in the fields near Killi Qambrani in the outskirts of Quetta. Another explosion took place at Pod Galli Chowk along Sabzal road.
The United States is to provide additional $30 million aid to Pakistan to support its efforts to fight narcotics and enhance border security. The US would also provide soybeans worth $10 million to Pakistan under Food for Progress Grant Program.
The United States is to provide additional $30 million aid to Pakistan to support its efforts to fight narcotics and enhance border security. The US would also provide soybeans worth $10 million to Pakistan under Food for Progress Grant Program.
The United States is to provide additional $30 million aid to Pakistan to support its efforts to fight narcotics and enhance border security. The US would also provide soybeans worth $10 million to Pakistan under Food for Progress Grant Program.
The government on Tuesday granted two Petroleum Exploration Licences to Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) over blocks numbers 2467-8 (Thatta) in Zone-II and 2870-2 (Bagh-o-Bahar) in Zone-III, covering an area 2,438.85 square kilometres and 2
Yields on the BMA-PGBI increased by 1.5 bps and its value decreased by 0.02% to close at 98.4066. Yields increased by approximately 2 to 5 basis point among the short to medium tenors, while yields remained stable among the long tenors. These increases in
The government on Tuesday granted two Petroleum Exploration Licences to Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) over blocks numbers 2467-8 (Thatta) in Zone-II and 2870-2 (Bagh-o-Bahar) in Zone-III, covering an area 2,438.85 square kilometres and 2
Yields on the BMA-PGBI increased by 1.5 bps and its value decreased by 0.02% to close at 98.4066. Yields increased by approximately 2 to 5 basis point among the short to medium tenors, while yields remained stable among the long tenors. These increases in
The government on Tuesday granted two Petroleum Exploration Licences to Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) over blocks numbers 2467-8 (Thatta) in Zone-II and 2870-2 (Bagh-o-Bahar) in Zone-III, covering an area 2,438.85 square kilometres and 2
Yields on the BMA-PGBI increased by 1.5 bps and its value decreased by 0.02% to close at 98.4066. Yields increased by approximately 2 to 5 basis point among the short to medium tenors, while yields remained stable among the long tenors. These increases in
Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri on Tuesday said that durable peace in Jammu and Kashmir was not possible without the resolution of the core issue of Kashmir.
The Interior Ministry has evolved a plan to issue Machine Readable Visa (MRV) to visa seekers of Pakistan, official sources said here on Tuesday. The visa would be like a sticker comprising a person's photograph and other relevant information on a compute
The Interior Ministry has evolved a plan to issue Machine Readable Visa (MRV) to visa seekers of Pakistan, official sources said here on Tuesday. The visa would be like a sticker comprising a person's photograph and other relevant information on a compute
Pakistan is expected to sign convention for avoidance of double taxation and fiscal evasion with Morocco besides, initiating negotiations with Croatia for a similar agreement, official sources told Business Recorder.
Pakistan is expected to sign convention for avoidance of double taxation and fiscal evasion with Morocco besides, initiating negotiations with Croatia for a similar agreement, official sources told Business Recorder.
Pakistan is expected to sign convention for avoidance of double taxation and fiscal evasion with Morocco besides, initiating negotiations with Croatia for a similar agreement, official sources told Business Recorder.