A federal minister from India's ruling Congress party will be the new puppet chief minister of the Indian occupied Kashmir, in line with a power sharing pact with a regional party, a Congress spokeswoman said on Thursday.
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has given six percent research and development support to the Garment Industry. The support would include 90 days for the submission and re-submission of cases instead of 30 days.
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has given six percent research and development support to the Garment Industry. The support would include 90 days for the submission and re-submission of cases instead of 30 days.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has given six percent research and development support to the Garment Industry. The support would include 90 days for the submission and re-submission of cases instead of 30 days.
The world's failure to come up with quick cash to help save hundreds of thousands of Pakistani quake survivors before winter sets in left relief officials on the ground baffled and upset on Thursday.
Pakistan on Thursday took strong exception to the remarks made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesman regarding the situation in the Northern Areas of Pakistan.
The world's failure to come up with quick cash to help save hundreds of thousands of Pakistani quake survivors before winter sets in left relief officials on the ground baffled and upset on Thursday.
Showing utter disregard to the sufferings of 3.3 million homeless, 77,000 injured and over 54,000 dead some members of Rawalpindi's business community remain adamant to celebrate Eid with jubilation.
Stressing the need for early adoption of a comprehensive strategy against terrorism, Pakistan on Thursday also called for developing an institutional mechanism to implement it.
Punjab University vice-chancellor Arshad Mahmood has constituted a committee to collect donations for the President's Relief Fund and organise relief operation at quake hit areas. Faculty of Law Dean Professor Dr Dil Muhammad Malik has been appointed as t
Pakistan has urged accelerated efforts for the provision of shelter, food and other supplies to the quake-affected areas and survivors in the wake of fast approaching winter season.
The Students, staff and the faculty members of Fast National University have collected rupees 2.66 million for quake stricken people in one week, says a press release here on Thursday. The University intends to participate in the rehabilitation phase, the
Pakistan has urged accelerated efforts for the provision of shelter, food and other supplies to the quake-affected areas and survivors in the wake of fast approaching winter season.
More serious patients have arrived in Islamic International Medical College Trust-Railway Hospital, Rawalpindi and Islamic International Medical Complex, Islamabad from the quake hit areas.
Pakistan on Thursday circulated a draft resolution that would have the UN General Assembly urge the world community to "deliver swiftly" the pledged funds for relief and rehabilitation of the earthquake victims in the NWFP and Azad Kashmir.
Just after the news of earthquake, the Association of Pakistan Physician of North America (APPNA) started a campaign and raised more than one million dollars for relief work.
Pakistan on Thursday circulated a draft resolution that would have the UN General Assembly urge the world community to "deliver swiftly" the pledged funds for relief and rehabilitation of the earthquake victims in the NWFP and Azad Kashmir.
Fourth team of doctors of the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) left for Shaheed Gali, one of the worst earthquake-affected areas in the northern region, to provide medical aid to the people, it was learnt on Thursday.
Turkish embassy in Islamabad has cancelled the Turkish national day reception, which was to be held on November 12. The reception has been cancelled as a sign of respect for the victims of October 8th earthquake and to express sorrow and affection to the
Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) has set up 23 medical centers in Abbottabad where average 4,000 patients are being checked daily, while 390 minor and 100 major operations are being conducted on daily basis.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has constituted a committee to identify shortcomings in the implementation of the Income Tax Management System (ITMS) at the Large Taxpayers Unit (LTUs) and Medium Taxpayer Units (MTUs).
The number of earthquake victims has increased to 4,490 in different hospitals and relief camps in the federal capital. CDA has set up more than six relief's and emergency camps at Aabpara Community Centre, Sports Complex, G-9 Community Centre, Iqbal Hall
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has constituted a committee to identify shortcomings in the implementation of the Income Tax Management System (ITMS) at the Large Taxpayers Unit (LTUs) and Medium Taxpayer Units (MTUs).
Haji Razzak Janoo Memorial Trust, On the instruction of Senate Chairman Muhammadmian Soomro, will send an 11-member medical team to the earthquake-affected areas.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has constituted a committee to identify shortcomings in the implementation of the Income Tax Management System (ITMS) at the Large Taxpayers Unit (LTUs) and Medium Taxpayer Units (MTUs).
Warid Telecom on Thursday announced it has started free Public Call Offices (PCOs) service on (V-Sat) cellular on wheels (COW) in Rawalakot and Bagh districts within 12 hours.
The three private airlines will make presentations sometime next month (November) at the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Islamabad on the state of their preparedness to utilise the additional foreign routes/frequencies, granted to them by the MoD in July.
The management and members of Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), fulfilling their social and moral responsibility, have extended emergency relief to the affected people of earthquake in Balakot.
The three private airlines will make presentations sometime next month (November) at the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Islamabad on the state of their preparedness to utilise the additional foreign routes/frequencies, granted to them by the MoD in July.
Tajima Industries of Japan - a leading manufacturers of Computerised Multi-head Embroidery Machines has donated Yen five million (equivalent to Pak rupees 2.58 million) to The Citizen Foundation for earthquake victims of Pakistan.
The three private airlines will make presentations sometime next month (November) at the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Islamabad on the state of their preparedness to utilise the additional foreign routes/frequencies, granted to them by the MoD in July.
MOL-Group of Hungarian company has planned to contribute $0.2 million to rehabilitation and reconstruction process in quake-hit areas. Addressing a press conference here on Thursday.
Norway has appealed the world community to come forward and contribute to the maximum for the cause of the quake victims of Pakistan who are at their life risk in the wake of emerging chilly weather.
Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister Sharifuddin Pirzada and Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Muhammad Wasi Zafar on Thursday discussed the proposed bill along with other amendments relating to the establishment of high court for Islamab
William J. Garvelink, Usaid Co-ordinator for Pakistan, on Wednesday evening said the United States has plans to "take a lead" in rendering effective help to the earthquake-hit people "get shelter before the fast approaching winter."
Spot basis values for hard red winter wheat were unchanged on Thursday as wheat movement remained slow with farmers focused on fall seeding, merchants said.
US President George W. Bush on Thursday enlisted the aid of five US industry leaders to raise relief aid for victims of the October 8 earthquake. The United Nations has expressed concern at the world's failure to come up with more money to help in saving
US President George W. Bush on Thursday enlisted the aid of five US industry leaders to raise relief aid for victims of the October 8 earthquake. The United Nations has expressed concern at the world's failure to come up with more money to help in saving
The Karachi Port handled 98,538 tonnes of cargo including 55,593 tonnes import and 42,538 tonnes export cargo including 4,693 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday.
World Meteorological Organisation, China's National Meteorological Bureau, and eight countries including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and India underlined the need for developing proper management of disaster control.
Describing relations between Pakistan and China as all-weather friendship, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao outlined a five-point plan for the rescue and relief efforts for the earthquake victims, during a meeting with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.
Corn and soyabean spot basis bids were stronger in the US Midwest early on Thursday as grain elevators and processors tried to coax farmers into selling their crops, grain dealers said.
Describing relations between Pakistan and China as all-weather friendship, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao outlined a five-point plan for the rescue and relief efforts for the earthquake victims, during a meeting with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.
India said on Thursday it had offered aid worth $25 million to Pakistan for relief and rebuilding areas ravaged by October 8 earthquake. The Indian offer was made at a UN-sponsored meeting in Geneva on Wednesday called to raise funds to help Pakistan over
Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade retreated from early strength and closed lower on profit taking on Wednesday after Iraq confirmed a purchase of US wheat, traders said.
India said on Thursday it had offered aid worth $25 million to Pakistan for relief and rebuilding areas ravaged by October 8 earthquake. The Indian offer was made at a UN-sponsored meeting in Geneva on Wednesday called to raise funds to help Pakistan over
China, the world's largest rice consumer, is likely to import more rice than it exports in the coming years even though a bumper harvest this year will boost exports next year, industry officials said on Thursday.
Jordan's Queen Rania is to tour the quake-devastated town of Muzaffarabad in Azad Kashmir at the weekend on behalf of the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef), her office said on Thursday.
The futures move up on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Thursday on improved buying , dealers said. The December vaida commenced at Rs 440.50. Later, it gained sharply at Rs 442.40. In the process of trading, it lost Rs 2.30 to be day's lowest at
Jordan's Queen Rania is to tour the quake-devastated town of Muzaffarabad in Azad Kashmir at the weekend on behalf of the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef), her office said on Thursday.
Extended demand was seen by the mills in the cotton market on Thursday to cover the forward buying ahead of the Eid-ul-fitr holidays, dealers said. The official spot rate remained unchanged at Rs 2350, without upcountry expenses.
Head of Qaddafi International Foundation for Charity Association Saiful Islam Qaddafi, son of Colonel Muammar Qaddafi, is arriving here on Friday. He is also bringing with him a large quantity of earthquake relief goods.
India's 2005 rice exports are likely to exceed four million tonnes, an executive from the India Rice Exporters Association said. Karan Chanana, secretary-general of the association, told Reuters India had shipped close to 3 million tonnes by the end of Se
Head of Qaddafi International Foundation for Charity Association Saiful Islam Qaddafi, son of Colonel Muammar Qaddafi, is arriving here on Friday. He is also bringing with him a large quantity of earthquake relief goods.
The trading on Kirana items moved mixed on Jodia Bazar on Jodia Bazar. The following changes were seen in the Big Cardomom down Rs 100 to Rs 7800, cloves up Rs 150 to Rs 9,500, Dry Ginger down Rs 100 to Rs 8,000, Isbaghol Bhoosi up Rs 100 to Rs 8,500 and
The annual internal English debating competition 2005 of GC University Lahore was held at the Bokhari Auditorium of the varsity under the auspices of GCU Debating Society.
Tight supply position pushed grams prices higher on the grain markets on Thursday on continued buying to meet the demand during the month of Ramazan, dealers said.
Bullish trend was observed at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh buying spree in hot favourite stocks moved the entire ready-board in upward direction amid increase in index.
In one of the most significant moves on the cotton front, Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture Sikandar Hayat Bosan announced earlier this week that the government has scaled down the expected output to 12.5 million bales this year (2005-06) from the
Bullish trend was observed at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh buying spree in hot favourite stocks moved the entire ready-board in upward direction amid increase in index.
In one of the most significant moves on the cotton front, Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture Sikandar Hayat Bosan announced earlier this week that the government has scaled down the expected output to 12.5 million bales this year (2005-06) from the
Dr Arif Rasheed Khawaja, consultant surgeon Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center will be presenting a paper on the topic of "Breast Conserving Surgery- A New Concept in Pakistan" in International Network for Cancer Treatment and Res
The remains of one of the four suicide bombers blamed for July 7 attacks in London were buried on Thursday in a village of his ancestors, relatives said.
US coffee futures sagged nearly 2 percent to a 9-day low on Wednesday, pressured by selling from Brazilian producers and speculators reacting to technical price signals, traders said.
After diverting Rs 5 billion from the annual budgetary allocations for rescue and relief work in quake-hit areas, the government has also undertaken ''Reprioritisation'' of the current Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the purpose.
US cocoa futures climbed 1.1 percent to a four-week high on Wednesday, buoyed by speculators taking precaution against possible unrest in top cocoa producer Ivory Coast this forthcoming weekend, traders said.
After diverting Rs 5 billion from the annual budgetary allocations for rescue and relief work in quake-hit areas, the government has also undertaken 'Reprioritisation' of the current Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the purpose.
spring wheat futures on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange closed higher on Wednesday on light commercial pricing and news of a sale of US wheat to Iraq, brokers said.
After diverting Rs 5 billion from the annual budgetary allocations for rescue and relief work in quake-hit areas, the government has also undertaken 'Reprioritisation' of the current Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the purpose.
US copper futures ended with moderate losses on Wednesday as nervous bears pulled the red metal lower in thin late selling after the spot price set a new historic peak, traders said.
President General Pervez Musharraf on Thursday directed prompt release of Rs 2 billion for reconstruction of individual houses in remote earthquake-ravaged areas of NWFP and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and directed all-out efforts for providing relief to
Tokyo gold futures rose for a fourth consecutive day on Thursday as continued concerns over inflation induced steady buying from investors, with the strength in gold leading to a rally in palladium and platinum.
President General Pervez Musharraf on Thursday directed prompt release of Rs 2 billion for reconstruction of individual houses in remote earthquake-ravaged areas of NWFP and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and directed all-out efforts for providing relief to
US gold futures settled slightly lower on Wednesday in choppy trading, mirroring the euro's move down against the dollar, while other precious metals prices were a mixed bag, dealers said.
President General Pervez Musharraf on Thursday directed prompt release of Rs 2 billion for reconstruction of individual houses in remote earthquake-ravaged areas of NWFP and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and directed all-out efforts for providing relief to
Gold rose in Asia on Thursday due to a weaker dollar while palladium extended gains, hitting its highest level in a year on renewed buying from investors.
The 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the PPL shareholders was held here on Thursday. Chairman M.A.K. Alizai announced that the financial year 2004-05 (July/June) had been phenomenal for the company with a substantial growth in the revenue and highest
Private group Australian Wheat Forecasters (AWF) has slightly trimmed its forecast of Australia's barley crop to 8.97 million tonnes, though it reported generally good growing conditions.
The 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the PPL shareholders was held here on Thursday. Chairman M.A.K. Alizai announced that the financial year 2004-05 (July/June) had been phenomenal for the company with a substantial growth in the revenue and highest
The 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the PPL shareholders was held here on Thursday. Chairman M.A.K. Alizai announced that the financial year 2004-05 (July/June) had been phenomenal for the company with a substantial growth in the revenue and highest
The 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the PPL shareholders was held here on Thursday. Chairman M.A.K. Alizai announced that the financial year 2004-05 (July/June) had been phenomenal for the company with a substantial growth in the revenue and highest
London Metal Exchange (LME) copper futures edged up in Asia on Thursday on bargain hunting, after dipping below $3,890 a tonne following the ending of a one-day strike at a major smelter in Mexico.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has designed a stress-testing framework for banks and DFIs to proactively manage risks. For this purpose, and to ensure consistency, a set of guidelines for banks and DFIs have been prepared by the central bank.
Raw sugar prices closed largely easier on Wednesday on sales by small speculators as the market stayed pinned in a band and will likely be trapped there over the next few sessions, brokers said.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has designed a stress-testing framework for banks and DFIs to proactively manage risks. For this purpose, and to ensure consistency, a set of guidelines for banks and DFIs have been prepared by the central bank.
There is a wait and see approach among Asian sugar buyers as producing countries bring in their new crops a little slower than expected. The harvest in China and Thailand is expected to start a few weeks later than usual while rain in India has delayed cr
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has designed a stress-testing framework for banks and DFIs to proactively manage risks. For this purpose, and to ensure consistency, a set of guidelines for banks and DFIs have been prepared by the central bank.
Soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade fell on Wednesday, setting back from this week's technical bounce with weakness in soyaoil contributing to the sell-off, traders said.
At least seven Palestinians were killed and 13 wounded late Thursday in an Israeli air strike in northern Gaza, hospital and security sources told AFP. The blast occurred when three Israeli missiles slammed into a white Subaru travelling between Jabaliya
