Dr Salman Shah, Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs and Statistics held meeting with local heads of donor agencies and international development partners including UNDP, WB, ADB, DFID-UK, European Union, USAID and Japan Bank of
The pre-tax profit of the Allied Bank Limited (ABL) has jumped by 20 times to Rs 3.394 billion during the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. According to an announcement here on Monday, ABL board of directors has approved the accounts.
The pre-tax profit of the Allied Bank Limited (ABL) has jumped by 20 times to Rs 3.394 billion during the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. According to an announcement here on Monday, ABL board of directors has approved the accounts.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse's pledge to amend the terms of a truce with the Tamil Tigers if elected president next month could cause the agreement to collapse, the rebels warned on Monday.
The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) is to consider new submissions in a case brought by the family of a First World War British soldier who was shot at dawn for cowardice, a judge ruled Monday.
Voters overwhelmingly rejected Sunday a measure to ban gun sales in Brazil, which has one of the world's highest murder rates. With 98 percent of electronic ballots counted, officials said that about 64 percent voted against and 36 percent for the ban.
Seven French climbers and 11 Nepalese mountain guides were killed in a massive avalanche last week in the north-west of Nepal, the head of the Himalayan Rescue Association said Monday.
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) would remain closed on Friday, October 28 on account of Jummah-tul-Widdah and on Tuesday, November 01 (27th Ramazan) on account of Shab-e-Qadr.
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) would remain closed on Friday, October 28 on account of Jummah-tul-Widdah and on Tuesday, November 01 (27th Ramazan) on account of Shab-e-Qadr.
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) would remain closed on Friday, October 28 on account of Jummah-tul-Widdah and on Tuesday, November 01 (27th Ramazan) on account of Shab-e-Qadr.
Bulls returned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh buying spree in hot favourite moved the equities in upward direction amid increase in index.
Bulls returned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh buying spree in hot favourite moved the equities in upward direction amid increase in index.
Share values depicted high volatility on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday, however, late buying, particularly in petroleum stocks and banks, helped the index gain 36.42 points, amid a visible rise in volume of transactions.
Share values depicted high volatility on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday, however, late buying, particularly in petroleum stocks and banks, helped the index gain 36.42 points, amid a visible rise in volume of transactions.
National Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain said on Monday that there was nothing wrong in thanking Israel for offering relief aid. Responding to a point of order by the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed, the Speaker defended his (Spe
Senate Chairman Mohammadmian Soomro would lead Pakistan's delegation at the international donors' conference to be held in Geneva on Wednesday (October 26).
Foreign Minister, Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri left here Monday for Abu Dhabi for a visit to United Arab Emirates. The minister, in his meeting with the UAE leadership, would discuss matters of bilateral interest including enhancement of co-operation in various
The Inqilab, one of the leading Bengali dailies of Dhaka, has urged the international community to increase humanitarian assistance to the earthquake victims of Pakistan.
Pakistan's envoy to London Dr Maleeha Lodhi has said that overseas Pakistanis living in Europe and America could play an important role in ensuring supply of tents and blankets to quake-ravaged areas.
A United States-based welfare organisation, "Pakistan Association of Greater Boston," is actively taking part in relief efforts for the earthquake victims in Pakistan.
The hearts and prayers of the American people continue to go out to the people of Pakistan affected by catastrophic earthquake. This was stated by the US Consul General in Karachi, Mary H. Witt, in a statement here on Monday.
The International Monetary Fund has offered to Pakistan money upfront with no strings attached for earthquake relief, says Fund''s Resident Representative Henri Lorie.
The International Monetary Fund has offered to Pakistan money upfront with no strings attached for earthquake relief, says Fund's Resident Representative Henri Lorie.
The International Monetary Fund has offered to Pakistan money upfront with no strings attached for earthquake relief, says Fund's Resident Representative Henri Lorie.
The share market on Monday, as expected, recorded gains following last week''s massive downslide which badly battered the share prices. Recovery was recorded in almost all companies on expectations of healthy results to be announced this week.
The share market on Monday, as expected, recorded gains following last week's massive downslide which badly battered the share prices. Recovery was recorded in almost all companies on expectations of healthy results to be announced this week.
The share market on Monday, as expected, recorded gains following last week's massive downslide which badly battered the share prices. Recovery was recorded in almost all companies on expectations of healthy results to be announced this week.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has acquired technology to block consignments of those importers who were involved in evasion of duties and taxes at one port, but managed to clear consignments containing same goods through other dry ports.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has acquired technology to block consignments of those importers who were involved in evasion of duties and taxes at one port, but managed to clear consignments containing same goods through other dry ports.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has acquired technology to block consignments of those importers who were involved in evasion of duties and taxes at one port, but managed to clear consignments containing same goods through other dry ports.
The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has accused Wapda of releasing water over and above the indents which the regulator says was a clear violation of regulation messages, it is learnt.
The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has accused Wapda of releasing water over and above the indents which the regulator says was a clear violation of regulation messages, it is learnt.
Yields on the BMA-PGBI declined by 2.6 pps and its value increased by 0.04% to close at 99.2500. The yield to maturities for the short tenors remained stable, while the medium tenors decreased by approximately 2 basis points. The long tenors once again sa
The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has accused Wapda of releasing water over and above the indents which the regulator says was a clear violation of regulation messages, it is learnt.
Yields on the BMA-PGBI declined by 2.6 pps and its value increased by 0.04% to close at 99.2500. The yield to maturities for the short tenors remained stable, while the medium tenors decreased by approximately 2 basis points. The long tenors once again sa
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has refused to revise terms and conditions for payment of royalty, franchise and technical fee in services sector, saying that the Board of Investment (BoI) should re-submit the proposals after pro
Yields on the BMA-PGBI declined by 2.6 pps and its value increased by 0.04% to close at 99.2500. The yield to maturities for the short tenors remained stable, while the medium tenors decreased by approximately 2 basis points. The long tenors once again sa
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has refused to revise terms and conditions for payment of royalty, franchise and technical fee in services sector, saying that the Board of Investment (BoI) should re-submit the proposals after pro
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has refused to revise terms and conditions for payment of royalty, franchise and technical fee in services sector, saying that the Board of Investment (BoI) should re-submit the proposals after pro
A soldier was killed and 11 were wounded on Monday when a bomb blast hit their truck in a tribal area near the Afghan border, an official said. The afternoon attack took place near Laddah fort, 40 kilometres (24 miles) north-east of South Waziristan's mai
A soldier was killed and 11 were wounded on Monday when a bomb blast hit their truck in a tribal area near the Afghan border, an official said. The afternoon attack took place near Laddah fort, 40 kilometres (24 miles) north-east of South Waziristan's mai
Although the inflow of foreign private investment finding way to Pakistan continues to be meagre, in terms of absolute amount, compared with its next door neighbours China and India, it has picked up phenomenally in percentage terms in the recent years.
Although the inflow of foreign private investment finding way to Pakistan continues to be meagre, in terms of absolute amount, compared with its next door neighbours China and India, it has picked up phenomenally in percentage terms in the recent years.
Although the inflow of foreign private investment finding way to Pakistan continues to be meagre, in terms of absolute amount, compared with its next door neighbours China and India, it has picked up phenomenally in percentage terms in the recent years.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has collected Rs 149.225 billion in the first quarter (July-September) of 2005-06 against the target of Rs 145.5 billion, showing an increase of Rs 3.725 billion. Updated figures compiled on Monday showed substantial inc
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has collected Rs 149.225 billion in the first quarter (July-September) of 2005-06 against the target of Rs 145.5 billion, showing an increase of Rs 3.725 billion. Updated figures compiled on Monday showed substantial inc
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has collected Rs 149.225 billion in the first quarter (July-September) of 2005-06 against the target of Rs 145.5 billion, showing an increase of Rs 3.725 billion. Updated figures compiled on Monday showed substantial inc
The South Korean Exim Bank has offered a credit line to Pakistani banks to finance importers of Korean goods. According to the recommendations of the Eighth Pakistan-Korea Economic Co-ordination Committee meeting of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of
The South Korean Exim Bank has offered a credit line to Pakistani banks to finance importers of Korean goods. According to the recommendations of the Eighth Pakistan-Korea Economic Co-ordination Committee meeting of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of
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 South Korean Exim Bank has offered a credit line to Pakistani banks to finance importers of Korean goods. According to the recommendations of the Eighth Pakistan-Korea Economic Co-ordination Committee meeting of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of
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 South Korean Exim Bank has offered a credit line to Pakistani banks to finance importers of Korean goods. According to the recommendations of the Eighth Pakistan-Korea Economic Co-ordination Committee meeting of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has notified that the exporters operating under the Duty and Tax Remission for Export (DTRE) scheme and warehousing rules have to fulfil certain conditions for making local supply of tents, carpets and tarpaulin.