The Commonwealth Secretariat will send a team of medical experts to Pakistan for three months to assist Pakistan in coping with the emergency following the October 8 disaster.
The share prices declined without any negative development after a volley of gains during the morning session on Thursday. Several analysts and traders termed it as doomsday for the stock market and cautioned their investors to stay on the sidelines till
The share prices declined without any negative development after a volley of gains during the morning session on Thursday. Several analysts and traders termed it as doomsday for the stock market and cautioned their investors to stay on the sidelines till
The share prices declined without any negative development after a volley of gains during the morning session on Thursday. Several analysts and traders termed it as doomsday for the stock market and cautioned their investors to stay on the sidelines till
Britain on Thursday pledged an additional pounds 20 million (dollars 35.3 million) in relief to victims of the October 8 quake in Pakistan, taking the total it has promised to pounds 33 million.
A team of physicians and volunteers, representing Kabul based NGO - Ibne Sina, called on the NWFP Governor Khalil-ur-Rehman at Governor's House here on Thursday and presented a donation of 1,080 hand knitted jerseys worth dollars 5,000 for earthquake vict
United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan on Wednesday praised Pakistan and India for setting aside differences and co-operating in bringing relief to victims of the massive earthquake, saying the two rivals had provided an example for others to emulate
Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Anwar Salikkhbaev called on Federal Minister for Water and Power, Liaquat Ali Jatoi and discussed proposed programme of Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) likely to be held in December in Uzbekistan and other related
Yields on the BMA-PGBI remained stable and its value increased by 0.02% to close at 99.0763. The yield to maturities for both the short and medium term declined by 1 basis point while the long tenors remained stable. This decline in yields, coupled with i
Yields on the BMA-PGBI remained stable and its value increased by 0.02% to close at 99.0763. The yield to maturities for both the short and medium term declined by 1 basis point while the long tenors remained stable. This decline in yields, coupled with i
Yields on the BMA-PGBI remained stable and its value increased by 0.02% to close at 99.0763. The yield to maturities for both the short and medium term declined by 1 basis point while the long tenors remained stable. This decline in yields, coupled with i
The World Bank country director for Pakistan, John Wall on Thursday warned Islamabad of serious repercussions of October 8 earthquake, saying only appropriate measures could minimise the risks and ensure compensation to the rightful and deserving affectee
The World Bank country director for Pakistan, John Wall on Thursday warned Islamabad of serious repercussions of October 8 earthquake, saying only appropriate measures could minimise the risks and ensure compensation to the rightful and deserving affectee
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday appreciated the support received from the private sector for earthquake victims, as it has so far contributed Rs 6.5 billion in the President''s Relief Fund.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday appreciated the support received from the private sector for earthquake victims, as it has so far contributed Rs 6.5 billion in the President's Relief Fund.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday appreciated the support received from the private sector for earthquake victims, as it has so far contributed Rs 6.5 billion in the President's Relief Fund.
Federal Minister for Environment, Major Tahir Iqbal (Retd) has said that government was trying to make sure the availability of safe and filtered water to the people of quake-hit areas.
Federal Minister for Northern Areas, and Kashmir Affairs, Makhdom Faisal Saleh Hayat has appreciated the efforts of Pakistan army, various organisations and foreign relief agencies for helping the quake affected people.
National Assembly Speaker, Chaudhry Amir Hussain, has urged the World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to enhance their support for ongoing relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction work in the quake affected a
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has apprehended that the quake losses in the NWFP and Azad Jammu Kashmir may cross $12 billion mark.
President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in a meeting here on Thursday reviewed relief operations in quake-hit areas and expressed their resolve that reconstruction in these areas would be carried out on modern lines.
President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in a meeting here on Thursday reviewed relief operations in quake-hit areas and expressed their resolve that reconstruction in these areas would be carried out on modern lines.
Norwegian Development Aid Minister Erik Solheim will next week visit the Pakistan regions devastated by the October 8 earthquake, the government announced on Thursday.
Norwegian Development Aid Minister Erik Solheim will next week visit the Pakistan regions devastated by the October 8 earthquake, the government announced on Thursday.
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (October 20, 2005).
After completion of the ongoing humanitarian assistance programme, the United States will also actively participate in the second phase of the rehabilitation of the victims of the earthquake and reconstruction of the damaged infrastructure, US Ambassador
After completion of the ongoing humanitarian assistance programme, the United States will also actively participate in the second phase of the rehabilitation of the victims of the earthquake and reconstruction of the damaged infrastructure, US Ambassador
Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Khalid Firoz on Thursday resigned from his office with immediate effect. KCCI Senior Vice President Abdul Majeed Memon will act as the chamber president till the election of the new president, to b
Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Khalid Firoz on Thursday resigned from his office with immediate effect. KCCI Senior Vice President Abdul Majeed Memon will act as the chamber president till the election of the new president, to b
Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Khalid Firoz on Thursday resigned from his office with immediate effect. KCCI Senior Vice President Abdul Majeed Memon will act as the chamber president till the election of the new president, to b
A condolence meeting for senior journalist, Mushtaq A. Memon was held at Karachi Press Club wherein the speakers representing different tiers of the society paid rich tributes to late Memon who, they said, throughout his life upheld principles, and advoca
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
A lawyer working on the defence team of a co-defendant in the trial of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein was kidnapped late Thursday in Baghdad, Iraqi security sources said.
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 UN begged the world on Thursday not to abandon survivors of Pakistan's earthquake, warning of a second wave of deaths without a dramatic effort on a par with the Berlin airlift to reach stranded villagers.
The UN begged the world on Thursday not to abandon survivors of Pakistan's earthquake, warning of a second wave of deaths without a dramatic effort on a par with the Berlin airlift to reach stranded villagers.
British Secretary of State for International Development Hilary Benn, who arrived here on Thursday, called on President Pervez Musharraf and discussed the ongoing relief efforts in the earthquake-stricken areas.
The European Commission called Thursday for the EU to set up a half-billion-euro globalisation "shock absorber" fund to cushion the impact of painful restructuring efforts in Europe.
British Secretary of State for International Development Hilary Benn, who arrived here on Thursday, called on President Pervez Musharraf and discussed the ongoing relief efforts in the earthquake-stricken areas.
The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has set up a 'Disaster Relief Fund' and pledged Rs 300 million to help support victims of the devastating earthquake that hit AJK, NWFP and Northern Pakistan, says a press release issued by the fund secretariat
President General Pervez Musharraf and UN secretary general Kofi Annan on Thursday discussed a long-term relief and rehabilitation plan for the quake victims in the NWFP and Azad Kashmir.
The ambassadors of Muslim countries to Denmark have protested against 12 newspaper caricatures of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) in a letter to Denmark's prime minister, his office said on Thursday.
President General Pervez Musharraf and UN secretary general Kofi Annan on Thursday discussed a long-term relief and rehabilitation plan for the quake victims in the NWFP and Azad Kashmir.
The ambassadors of Muslim countries to Denmark have protested against 12 newspaper caricatures of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) in a letter to Denmark's prime minister, his office said on Thursday.
India on Thursday said it was still waiting for Pakistani proposals on how to allow Kashmiris to cross the Line of Control (LoC), in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.
Pakistan on Thursday backed a proposal for the establishment of an international space co-ordination body for disaster management, citing specially the havoc wrought by the recent earthquake in northern parts of the country.
India on Thursday said it was still waiting for Pakistani proposals on how to allow Kashmiris to cross the Line of Control (LoC), in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.
Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya satellite news channel said on Thursday it would stage a joint telethon with Saudi state television on Saturday to raise funds for victims of the massive earthquake in Pakistan.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) resident mission in Pakistan has said that lack of access to credit, threshold burden of compliance and corruption costs associated with the fiscal and regulatory framework hinder not only the growth potential of Small and
Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya satellite news channel said on Thursday it would stage a joint telethon with Saudi state television on Saturday to raise funds for victims of the massive earthquake in Pakistan.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) resident mission in Pakistan has said that lack of access to credit, threshold burden of compliance and corruption costs associated with the fiscal and regulatory framework hinder not only the growth potential of Small and
The Beacon House School System on Thursday announced to hold an international conference on 'The School of Tomorrow: Learning to Live Again' on November 30.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) resident mission in Pakistan has said that lack of access to credit, threshold burden of compliance and corruption costs associated with the fiscal and regulatory framework hinder not only the growth potential of Small and
Social workers have urged authorities to properly check credentials of persons setting up relief camps in Karachi and collecting goods in the name of relief supplies for quake victims.
Sindh Education Minister Dr Hamida Khuhro told the Sindh Assembly during question hour on Thursday that the approval from the competent authority was awaited to recruit 7,500 teachers for model schools in different parts of the province.
World Health Organisation (WHO) and Ministry of Health have set up an Early Warning and Response Network (EWARN) to quickly identify and respond to outbreaks of disease in the quake-hit areas.
The monetary and credit profile released by the State Bank of Pakistan for the week ended October 01, 2005 indicates that government borrowing from the banking system has risen again but is contained to Rs 22 billion by the close of 1st quarter of FY06.
There is dire need of tetanus vaccine in Islamabad hospitals as the incidence of this fatal disease is creeping up rapidly due to non-availability of vaccine. A well-placed source told Business Recorder that casualty rate is increasing due to non-a
The monetary and credit profile released by the State Bank of Pakistan for the week ended October 01, 2005 indicates that government borrowing from the banking system has risen again but is contained to Rs 22 billion by the close of 1st quarter of FY06.
The Earthquake that struck parts of Pakistan had given us points to ponder about our vulnerability to such disasters and inadequate measures and means that we have to counter such calamity.
The monetary and credit profile released by the State Bank of Pakistan for the week ended October 01, 2005 indicates that government borrowing from the banking system has risen again but is contained to Rs 22 billion by the close of 1st quarter of FY06.
The National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) in collaboration with the Pakistan Human Development Fund (PHDF) has raised Rs 1 million in its relief campaign for the earthquake victims. Although, the NCHD is a government entity but the donation was
The National Hero Foundation (NHF) with the help of overseas Pakistanis is planning to built an exclusive housing scheme and a technology park to provide shelter and employment to earth quake-affected people.
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has so far handled 133 relief goods flights at Islamabad international airport, said a press release issued here on Thursday.
Since happening of the disastrous earthquake in the country, the national carrier PIA has transported about 350 tons relief goods from domestic charities and 200 tons from the international network.
Mobilink has started its operations in Muzaffarabad, responding swiftly to the government's decision of allowing cellular companies to provide telecommunication services in earthquake-affected areas.
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has stepped up its relief efforts and increased its contribution towards the earthquake relief fund launched by the company immediately after the disaster struck the northern areas of the country on October 8.
All the branches of Zarai Traqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) will observe extended business hours for collection of donations for quake affectees during Ramazan up to 3:00 pm except Fridays.
Several more public and private sector organisations have announced contributions in the relief fund for earthquake victims in the northern areas of Pakistan.
Argentina sees 2005/06 soya area expanding between 4 and 6 percent from last season to cover 15.0 million to 15.3 million hectares, the government said on Wednesday in its first such forecast.
Singapore bunker prices eased on Thursday, despite stable fuel oil cargo values, as suppliers appear to be fleeing barrels while premiums are still high.