World Wide Funds for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) opposes the idea that the US Consulate in Islamabad has offered the ministry of environment of a permanent facility to an orphan snow leopard cub that was rescued by the WWF-P in July 2005 in a US Zoo.
Pakistan Kisan Movement President, Chaudhry Muhammad Ashfaque has said the sugarcane control boards at district level were missing true representation of sugarcane farmers, which is against the spirit of the law.
Chancellor Punjab University/Governor Punjab Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd), has asked Punjab University (PU) administration to forge technical collaboration with industries, as this relation would improve the quality of the education and make i
Textiles Minister Mushtaq Ali Cheema met on Friday a high-powered delegation of the value-added textile industry to discuss the issues concerning decline in exports in some sectors, particularly knitted garments.
A two-member delegation led by Vice President, Middle East and Africa Networks of Nokia, Adel Hattab and Senior Vice President and General Manager Services of Networks, Bosco Novak will arrive here on December 20.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday put off proceedings in an election petition seeking disqualification of MPA Wallayat Shah Khagga, till January 24.
An Indian delegation of Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, led by its vice-chancellor, visited Punjab University (PU) and held a meeting with PU Vice Chancellor Arshad Mahmood.
A police patrolling post will soon be set up in Township Industrial Estate in order to eradicate crimes from the area and provide a congenial atmosphere in which industrialists could continue their activities with full concentration.
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has restored the possession of land of Pakistan Medical Housing Society, Lahore, and ballot to allot the plots to the victims will be held on 18th of this month.
As the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has not extended the date for filing of sales tax/federal excise returns electronically, the non-filers of sales tax returns would be liable to pay ''additional tax'' after due date ie December 15, 2005 as per rules.
As the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has not extended the date for filing of sales tax/federal excise returns electronically, the non-filers of sales tax returns would be liable to pay 'additional tax' after due date ie December 15, 2005 as per rules.
As the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has not extended the date for filing of sales tax/federal excise returns electronically, the non-filers of sales tax returns would be liable to pay 'additional tax' after due date ie December 15, 2005 as per rules.
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on December 15 has registered decrease in the average prices of 12 essential items. While the average prices of 11 items registered increase and 30 items prices remained unchanged, according to a data
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on December 15 has registered decrease in the average prices of 12 essential items. While the average prices of 11 items registered increase and 30 items prices remained unchanged, according to a data
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on December 15 has registered decrease in the average prices of 12 essential items. While the average prices of 11 items registered increase and 30 items prices remained unchanged, according to a data
The strategic oil reserves are financially burdening the oil marketing companies (OMCs) in the country and the government should focus on building its own oil reserves. Oil Companies Advisory Committee (OCAC) Chairman Farooq Rematullah told newsmen at a p
The strategic oil reserves are financially burdening the oil marketing companies (OMCs) in the country and the government should focus on building its own oil reserves. Oil Companies Advisory Committee (OCAC) Chairman Farooq Rematullah told newsmen at a p
The strategic oil reserves are financially burdening the oil marketing companies (OMCs) in the country and the government should focus on building its own oil reserves. Oil Companies Advisory Committee (OCAC) Chairman Farooq Rematullah told newsmen at a p
A court on Friday sentenced a Dutch businessman and friend of nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan to 12 months in prison, eight of which were suspended, for shipping equipment used for uranium enrichment to Pakistan between 1999 and 2002.
A court on Friday sentenced a Dutch businessman and friend of nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan to 12 months in prison, eight of which were suspended, for shipping equipment used for uranium enrichment to Pakistan between 1999 and 2002.
The State Bank of Pakistan failed to place the latest monetary and credit profile on its web site for the third week in succession. It has never happened in the history of the State Bank that it failed to produce the monetary survey during this period of
The State Bank of Pakistan failed to place the latest monetary and credit profile on its web site for the third week in succession. It has never happened in the history of the State Bank that it failed to produce the monetary survey during this period of
The State Bank of Pakistan failed to place the latest monetary and credit profile on its web site for the third week in succession. It has never happened in the history of the State Bank that it failed to produce the monetary survey during this period of
US delegation comprising four chief executive officers (CEOs) representing prominent corporate establishments on Friday called on the Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority (ERRA) Chairman Lieutenant General Muhammad Zubair.
NWFP Senior Minister Sirajul Haq who also holds the portfolio of finance department, has expressed satisfaction over the decisions taken in the meeting of Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec) chaired by the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) will meet on Saturday to consider 12 schemes worth Rs 48.513 billion from various sponsoring agencies with Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Dr Akram Sheikh in the chair.
A delegation of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma), led by chairman Ahmad Quli Khan met the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Amanullah Jadoon, here on Friday and discussed with him the problems of textile industry resulting from d
A Boeing 737 aircraft owned by MNG and flown by Turkish Company pilots, on wet leased to PIA, flying from Dubai to Karachi, inadvertently landed safely at the PAF Base Faisal at 12:50 pm on Friday.
A Boeing 737 aircraft owned by MNG and flown by Turkish Company pilots, on wet leased to PIA, flying from Dubai to Karachi, inadvertently landed safely at the PAF Base Faisal at 12:50 pm on Friday.
Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Mian Shafqat Ali, Senior Vice President Abdul Basit and Vice President Aftab Ahmad Vohra, terming the decision to allow import of steel and its products from India as a threat to ''Steel Industry'',
Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Mian Shafqat Ali, Senior Vice President Abdul Basit and Vice President Aftab Ahmad Vohra, terming the decision to allow import of steel and its products from India as a threat to 'Steel Industry', h
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
Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Mian Shafqat Ali, Senior Vice President Abdul Basit and Vice President Aftab Ahmad Vohra, terming the decision to allow import of steel and its products from India as a threat to 'Steel Industry', h
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 Central Board of Revenue (CBR) may extend the date for provisions under SRO 922(I)/2005 enabling the five zero-rated sectors to claim input tax adjustment on stocks/inputs acquired beyond June 5, 2005 and subsequently used in the manufacture of goods
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) may extend the date for provisions under SRO 922(I)/2005 enabling the five zero-rated sectors to claim input tax adjustment on stocks/inputs acquired beyond June 5, 2005 and subsequently used in the manufacture of goods
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, who arrived here on Friday, held a meeting with Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad, Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim and Irrigation Minister Nadir Akmal Leghari at the Governor House.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, who arrived here on Friday, held a meeting with Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad, Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim and Irrigation Minister Nadir Akmal Leghari at the Governor House.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, who arrived here on Friday, held a meeting with Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad, Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim and Irrigation Minister Nadir Akmal Leghari at the Governor House.
European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said on Friday that if it is proven that Bank of Italy Governor Antonio Fazio took inappropriate gifts, this would be a breach of the central bankers' code of conduct.
"To err is human," but it is a mischief when repeated. Supervising a match is sacred and those who are assigned to this important job are required to be neutral and unbiased.
Echoing their song "You Never Give Me Your Money," The Beatles have sued record company EMI Group, claiming that they are owed 30 million pounds ($53.1 million) in royalties after negotiations broke down.
After losing the first one-dayer against England at the cricket headquarters in Lahore by 42 runs Pakistan turned the tables on the visitors by winning the second fixture at the same venue by seven wickets to level the series 1-1.
The London Stock Exchange's two biggest shareholders rejected a 1.5 billion pound ($2.65 billion) offer from Macquarie Bank on Friday amid reports that rival suitors Deutsche Boerse and Euronext may choose to merge between themselves rather than pursue th
The United States believes countries can set a date this week to eliminate agricultural export subsidies, despite EU complaints others have not moved far enough, US Trade Representative Rob Portman said on Friday.
Much as I am tempted to begin with the themes of Kalabagh Dam and the Kashmir issue I am inclined to begin with the story that hit the print media on 13th December with an unusual headline which read thus on the front page: 'Turmoil as Indian TV shows MPs
Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Friday announced that Continuous Funding System (CFS) would be executed simultaneously with the regular market and the new system would commence from Monday (December 19).
In order to meet your "five to nine pieces of fresh fruits a day" you can squeeze the fruits instead of peeling them and eating them by hand. Squeezing is much more efficient: one glass of 2 squeezed oranges, 2 mandarins and 1 grapefruit can be squeezed i
Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Friday announced that Continuous Funding System (CFS) would be executed simultaneously with the regular market and the new system would commence from Monday (December 19).
Musicians in Pakistan in the past always looked towards the government for recognition of their talent and pecuniary benefits. A majority of them succeeded in attracting the attention of cultural bureaucracy in the country, which helped it in winning both
Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Friday announced that Continuous Funding System (CFS) would be executed simultaneously with the regular market and the new system would commence from Monday (December 19).
The Government College University, Lahore, on December 3, 2005 sponsored India-Pakistan debate, wherein a number of renowned scholars from the two countries presented their views on an interesting topic 'One Culture: Two Nations'.
Mixed trend was observed at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bulls returned in the front seat amid increase in index. ISE network index was up by 33.83 points as the rate-based indicator moved from 12,739.56 to 12,773.39 points.