The European Union and the United States re-launched on Monday long-stalled talks on opening up the huge transatlantic air market to greater competition, aiming to strike a deal by the end of the year.
British American Tobacco (BAT), the world's second largest cigarette company, has secretly been operating a factory in North Korea for the past four years, a newspaper here reported Monday.
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has earmarked several challenges for the new year, including demutualization, new derivatives, introduction of free-float index and increasing the investor base and improvement in corporate governance.
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has earmarked several challenges for the new year, including demutualization, new derivatives, introduction of free-float index and increasing the investor base and improvement in corporate governance.
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has earmarked several challenges for the new year, including demutualization, new derivatives, introduction of free-float index and increasing the investor base and improvement in corporate governance.
Yields on the BMA-PGBI decreased by 5pps and its value increased by 0.03% to close at 98.9934. The yields to maturities were stable among the long tenors, while the short and medium tenors both saw a 1 basis point decline. This decline in yields, coupled
Fresh buying spree in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in upward direction at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where retail investors and profit seekers injected fresh investment in blue chips amid increase in index.
Yields on the BMA-PGBI decreased by 5pps and its value increased by 0.03% to close at 98.9934. The yields to maturities were stable among the long tenors, while the short and medium tenors both saw a 1 basis point decline. This decline in yields, coupled
Fresh buying spree in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in upward direction at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where retail investors and profit seekers injected fresh investment in blue chips amid increase in index.
Yields on the BMA-PGBI decreased by 5pps and its value increased by 0.03% to close at 98.9934. The yields to maturities were stable among the long tenors, while the short and medium tenors both saw a 1 basis point decline. This decline in yields, coupled
Equities moved in a zigzag way on alternate buying and selling bouts on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on first day of the week, with all the key shares remaining subdued while the index touching 4400 level.
Equities moved in a zigzag way on alternate buying and selling bouts on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on first day of the week, with all the key shares remaining subdued while the index touching 4400 level.
Upsurge in banking stocks on the first day of new week helped the index to maintain the winning streak following the central bank''s decision to enhance lenders'' investment limit in equity market. The market opened on an extremely upbeat note on the back
Upsurge in banking stocks on the first day of new week helped the index to maintain the winning streak following the central bank's decision to enhance lenders' investment limit in equity market. The market opened on an extremely upbeat note on the back o
Upsurge in banking stocks on the first day of new week helped the index to maintain the winning streak following the central bank's decision to enhance lenders' investment limit in equity market. The market opened on an extremely upbeat note on the back o
More than a million people may have lost their jobs in Pakistan as a result of the devastating earthquake there, the International Labour Organisation said on Monday. The October 8 disaster compounded the grinding poverty that was already the daily lot of
More than a million people may have lost their jobs in Pakistan as a result of the devastating earthquake there, the International Labour Organisation said on Monday. The October 8 disaster compounded the grinding poverty that was already the daily lot of
Remittances worth $1.00265 billion were received during the first quarter of the current fiscal year (July-September, 2005) as against $983.15 million received in the corresponding period of last year registering an increase of $19.50 million, or 1.98 per
Remittances worth $1.00265 billion were received during the first quarter of the current fiscal year (July-September, 2005) as against $983.15 million received in the corresponding period of last year registering an increase of $19.50 million, or 1.98 per
Remittances worth $1.00265 billion were received during the first quarter of the current fiscal year (July-September, 2005) as against $983.15 million received in the corresponding period of last year registering an increase of $19.50 million, or 1.98 per
An Egyptian passenger ship bringing some 1,500 Muslim pilgrims back from Saudi Arabia was involved in a collision with a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Suez on Monday and about 20 people were injured, security sources said.
An Egyptian passenger ship bringing some 1,500 Muslim pilgrims back from Saudi Arabia was involved in a collision with a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Suez on Monday and about 20 people were injured, security sources said.
India rejected Pakistan's request for helicopters on Monday, saying the condition of choppers without pilots cannot be met. A private TV channel quoted India's foreign secretary Shyam Saran as saying: "It is not possible for India to provide 'helicopters
India rejected Pakistan's request for helicopters on Monday, saying the condition of choppers without pilots cannot be met. A private TV channel quoted India's foreign secretary Shyam Saran as saying: "It is not possible for India to provide 'helicopters
Pakistan Steel Mills has further slashed the prices of its products with immediate effect to facilitate reconstruction in the earthquake-hit areas and discourage dumping of sub-standard imported steel products in the country.
Pakistan Steel Mills has further slashed the prices of its products with immediate effect to facilitate reconstruction in the earthquake-hit areas and discourage dumping of sub-standard imported steel products in the country.
Pakistan Steel Mills has further slashed the prices of its products with immediate effect to facilitate reconstruction in the earthquake-hit areas and discourage dumping of sub-standard imported steel products in the country.
World Bank has agreed to provide a soft loan of Rs4.7 billion to the provincial government for Jinnah Barrage Rehabilitation Project, situated in District Mianwali on Indus River.
World Bank has agreed to provide a soft loan of Rs4.7 billion to the provincial government for Jinnah Barrage Rehabilitation Project, situated in District Mianwali on Indus River.
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
World Bank has agreed to provide a soft loan of Rs4.7 billion to the provincial government for Jinnah Barrage Rehabilitation Project, situated in District Mianwali on Indus River.
Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
The Cabinet has allowed Commerce Ministry to initiate negotiations for Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Mercosur, a common market of the Southern Cone of the Americas, which has declined such requests from other countries, official sources told
The Cabinet has allowed Commerce Ministry to initiate negotiations for Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Mercosur, a common market of the Southern Cone of the Americas, which has declined such requests from other countries, official sources told
The Cabinet has allowed Commerce Ministry to initiate negotiations for Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Mercosur, a common market of the Southern Cone of the Americas, which has declined such requests from other countries, official sources told
The first shipment from United States carrying heavy machinery and relieve goods arrived at Karachi Port on Monday. Two ships arrived here and discharged the cargo announced by the US Government to help Pakistan in relief and rescue work in earthquake-hit
US warplanes and attack helicopters killed about 70 militants around the western Iraqi city of Ramadi, the military said on Monday, after a landmark referendum that appeared to have ratified a new constitution.
The first shipment from United States carrying heavy machinery and relieve goods arrived at Karachi Port on Monday. Two ships arrived here and discharged the cargo announced by the US Government to help Pakistan in relief and rescue work in earthquake-hit
US warplanes and attack helicopters killed about 70 militants around the western Iraqi city of Ramadi, the military said on Monday, after a landmark referendum that appeared to have ratified a new constitution.
Punjab Law and Local Government Minister Muhammad Basharat Raja has said that generous donations by government, semi government and autonomous institutions of the province for the relief of earthquake victims was commendable and every segment of society i
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has approached the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) for obtaining clarification for deduction of income tax from its employees, availing golden handshake or facing termination from services, on the basis of last three y
Four persons were killed in three different road accidents in Faisalabad on Monday. A speedy passenger bus on Jamiabad Link road crushed two labourers Mohammad Boota and Allah Wassiya, who were waiting for another bus. Bus driver fled after the accident,
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has approached the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) for obtaining clarification for deduction of income tax from its employees, availing golden handshake or facing termination from services, on the basis of last three y
The Pakistan Society for Microbiology (PSM) will hold a panel discussion on the role of the microbiologists and other scientists towards rehabilitation and reconstruction of the quake affectees and the affected areas.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has approached the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) for obtaining clarification for deduction of income tax from its employees, availing golden handshake or facing termination from services, on the basis of last three y
The last 100 years (1905-2004) investigative study of siesmic data, carried out at Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), has established that Karachi is not located in an earthquake belt. The details of this study were released by SSU
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has approached the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) for obtaining clarification for deduction of income tax from its employees, availing golden handshake or facing termination from services, on the basis of last three y
With an initial amount of Rs 500,000, Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has constituted a relief fund and asked all the bar members to generously donate in the fund.
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Yasin Malik reached here on Monday evening along with relief goods to express solidarity with quake-affected people.
The government has assigned to National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) the task of compiling data about those killed, injured and orphaned in the earthquake.
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Yasin Malik reached here on Monday evening along with relief goods to express solidarity with quake-affected people.
Citizen Relief Committee, a newly constituted body, has demanded of the international donor agencies to write off its loans for Pakistan, and also provide funds for rehabilitation of quake victims.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz expressing his deepest condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the devastating earthquake said the government would ensure early rehabilitation of the victims and announced 12- point strategy plan for
The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Sindh Branch, has offered facilities to the donors and relief collectors to dispatch their collection from warehouses established at Saddar and Landhi No 3 here.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz expressing his deepest condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the devastating earthquake said the government would ensure early rehabilitation of the victims and announced 12- point strategy plan for
As humanitarian assistance pouring in from all across the world as well as nation wide to help Pakistan recover from the most devastating earthquake of the century, there exists a critical need for blood donations as search teams are continuing to rescue
Warid Telecom in collaboration with Wateen STM has started a PCO mobile GSM service, which is connected with (VSAT) and cellular on wheels (COW) and is operational in Mansehra.
Pakistan on Monday put out a fresh appeal for more tents and blankets while seeking fully equipped medical trauma teams to treat over 65,000 badly injured people still arriving from quake-affected areas.
President General Pervez Musharraf on Monday said that the government stood resolute in the difficult hour to help alleviate the sufferings of the people affected by October 8 earthquake.
The administration of Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has also started a programme for rehabilitation of earthquake victims, apart from providing them medical facilities.
President General Pervez Musharraf on Monday said that the government stood resolute in the difficult hour to help alleviate the sufferings of the people affected by October 8 earthquake.
Capital Development Authority (CDA) chairman Kamran Lashari has said new construction policy for Islamabad would be made keeping in view the intensity of the October 8 earthquake.
President General Pervez Musharraf on Monday said that the government stood resolute in the difficult hour to help alleviate the sufferings of the people affected by October 8 earthquake.
Initially 200 tents have been provided to the Capital Development Authority (CDA) for establishing tentage village in H-11, here for providing shelter to the displaced quake victims.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato on Monday announced that the Fund and other international donor agencies were ready to extend Pakistan as much funds as it needs for rehabilitation of quake victims and reconstruction of
The Renewable Energy Development Board will provide solar electricity to all tentage, relief camps and field hospitals set up by armed forces in far-flung areas for earthquake victims where electricity is not available.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato on Monday announced that the Fund and other international donor agencies were ready to extend Pakistan as much funds as it needs for rehabilitation of quake victims and reconstruction of
The National Highway Authority (NHA) Executive Board on Monday vowed to expedite the process of opening up road communication network in devastated Jhelum and Neelum Valleys. It has been decided to mobilise the consultants in a day or two for initial surv
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato on Monday announced that the Fund and other international donor agencies were ready to extend Pakistan as much funds as it needs for rehabilitation of quake victims and reconstruction of
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has donated Rs 23 million to the President's Relief Fund for earthquake victims. That includes two days salary of all officers and one day salary of all staff members of the CAA. In addition, the CAA has exempted all int
A little girl was rescued on Monday after living for nine days under a cupboard in her home that was destroyed in the devastating earthquake, the military said.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) handled 91 flights, out of 235 flights, which arrived at Islamabad airport bringing in humanitarian aid from donor countries/agencies. Only five flights were diverted to different airports due to bad weather, which were
A little girl was rescued on Monday after living for nine days under a cupboard in her home that was destroyed in the devastating earthquake, the military said.
Minister for Privatisation & Investment Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, who is also chairman of Cabinet committee for fund raising from business groups for earthquake relief victims, received from two companies of ICI namely ICI Pakistan and Pakistan PTA Limited
The country''s carpet exports may face a decline in the current financial year due to the natural calamities in the United States and the skyrocketing oil prices in the international market which have slowed down economic activities in European countries.