A trial court here on Thursday acquitted Zehsan Siddique, a Pakistani origin British national charged by CID police for his illegal stay here besides recovering fake ID card from his possession.
The Indian reforms in the financial sector have been successful because of the political stability and conviction of the financial wizards that worked with zeal and devotion to achieve the target.
Engineering Development Board (EDB) of the industries ministry will hold an exhibition "Engineering Pakistan" in Lahore from March 20 to 22, 2006 to identify star performers for further upgradation and hand carrying under Pakistan Engineering Exports Enha
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday underlined the need for unity among Muslims and called for projecting Islam in its true spirit as a religion of peace, brotherhood and inter-faith harmony.
An agreement to acquire 35 percent sponsor shares and full management control of Japan Power Generation Limited (JPGL) was signed (subject to regulatory approvals) by the syndicate comprising Pak Oman Investment Company, National Logistics Cell, Saudi Pak
An agreement to acquire 35 percent sponsor shares and full management control of Japan Power Generation Limited (JPGL) was signed (subject to regulatory approvals) by the syndicate comprising Pak Oman Investment Company, National Logistics Cell, Saudi Pak
An agreement to acquire 35 percent sponsor shares and full management control of Japan Power Generation Limited (JPGL) was signed (subject to regulatory approvals) by the syndicate comprising Pak Oman Investment Company, National Logistics Cell, Saudi Pak
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has issued guidelines for the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), asking them to bring line losses down to 6 percent, besides introducing a prudent system to improve t
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has issued guidelines for the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), asking them to bring line losses down to 6 percent, besides introducing a prudent system to improve t
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has issued guidelines for the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), asking them to bring line losses down to 6 percent, besides introducing a prudent system to improve t
The electric supply to Kohlu was suspended as some unidentified miscreants blown up two electricity towers in Barkhan district of Balochistan on Thursday.
The electric supply to Kohlu was suspended as some unidentified miscreants blown up two electricity towers in Barkhan district of Balochistan on Thursday.
Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan has said the insurance companies have agreed to continue the insurance policies of cotton ginning factories as he assured them to resolve their problems.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will not be able to withdraw 15 percent regulatory duty (RD) on the export of wheat flour to Afghanistan unless the tax authorities receives recommendations of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) for
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will not be able to withdraw 15 percent regulatory duty (RD) on the export of wheat flour to Afghanistan unless the tax authorities receives recommendations of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) for
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will not be able to withdraw 15 percent regulatory duty (RD) on the export of wheat flour to Afghanistan unless the tax authorities receives recommendations of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) for
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will not be able to withdraw 15 percent regulatory duty (RD) on the export of wheat flour to Afghanistan unless the tax authorities receives recommendations of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) for
Picic Energy Fund will start selling Rs 250 million worth of funds from December 28 to December 29, taking advantages in the rally recorded in the energy sector at the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE).
Picic Energy Fund will start selling Rs 250 million worth of funds from December 28 to December 29, taking advantages in the rally recorded in the energy sector at the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE).
Picic Energy Fund will start selling Rs 250 million worth of funds from December 28 to December 29, taking advantages in the rally recorded in the energy sector at the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE).
Picic Energy Fund will start selling Rs 250 million worth of funds from December 28 to December 29, taking advantages in the rally recorded in the energy sector at the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE).
India on Thursday decided to set free eight Pakistani prisoners as part of ongoing peace process between the two countries. "The government of India has decided to release and repatriate to Pakistan eight Pakistani prisoners on Monday," the foreign minist
The Greece government and people through different campaigns have collected 3.5 million dollars for earthquake victims. Interior Minister Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao said on Thursday.
German Defence Minister Dr Franz-Josef Jung on Thursday said German troops would continue to help and assist Pakistan in relief and rehabilitation work in the quake hit areas even after the departure of Nato forces.
Pakistan National Shipping Company (PNSC) will purchase a used ship, with a weight capacity of 65,000 tonnes, worth $50 million. Chairman PNSC, Vice Admiral Tauqeer Naqvi said that it would be the biggest ship of PNSC in dry cargo.
Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Sindh zone on Thursday expressed deep dismay on derailment of Sindh sugar industry, resulting in undue difficulties for genuine sugarcane farmers as their crop was being affected.
Import of hot-roll coils from Iran has been expedited during the last few months and Pakistan has so far imported 70,000 metric tons of hot-roll coils during 2005 to cater to the country''s needs. The trade got started in early January this year when Paki
Import of hot-roll coils from Iran has been expedited during the last few months and Pakistan has so far imported 70,000 metric tons of hot-roll coils during 2005 to cater to the country's needs. The trade got started in early January this year when Pakis
Yield on the BMA-PGBI remained stable and its value increased to close at 100.4952. The yields to maturity remained stable in the short, medium, as well as long tenors. The effect of interest rate return resulted in an increase in the value of the BMA-PGB
Import of hot-roll coils from Iran has been expedited during the last few months and Pakistan has so far imported 70,000 metric tons of hot-roll coils during 2005 to cater to the country's needs. The trade got started in early January this year when Pakis
Yield on the BMA-PGBI remained stable and its value increased to close at 100.4952. The yields to maturity remained stable in the short, medium, as well as long tenors. The effect of interest rate return resulted in an increase in the value of the BMA-PGB
An Indian parliamentary committee on Thursday urged the sacking of 10 members filmed taking cash for putting up questions in parliament, the latest in a series of corruption scandals in the world's largest democracy.
Yield on the BMA-PGBI remained stable and its value increased to close at 100.4952. The yields to maturity remained stable in the short, medium, as well as long tenors. The effect of interest rate return resulted in an increase in the value of the BMA-PGB
China and the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) started an energy dialogue Thursday aimed at ensuring a steady supply for the world's fastest growing energy user, officials said.
The family of Alistair Cooke, the late veteran BBC broadcaster, expressed horror Thursday at reports in New York that his bones may have been stolen by a criminal gang trading in body parts.
South African bank Absa is in talks to buy the local branch business of its parent firm Britain's Barclays as the two firms strive to create Africa's leading bank, Absa said on Thursday.
Japan's population fell for the first time this year, the government said Thursday, calling it a "turning point" that will force the world's second-largest economy to adapt to a rapidly aging society.
Bears returned in the front seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities landed in minus column amid decrease in index. ISE network index showed a decrease of 40.71 points as the price-based indicator moved from 12,885.26 to 12,844.55 points.
Bears returned in the front seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities landed in minus column amid decrease in index. ISE network index showed a decrease of 40.71 points as the price-based indicator moved from 12,885.26 to 12,844.55 points.
Share values depicted an unsymmetrical movement on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday, but finally ended easier following profit-taking, notably in oil and banking sectors.
Share values depicted an unsymmetrical movement on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday, but finally ended easier following profit-taking, notably in oil and banking sectors.
Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Functional) president Pir Pagara has announced his support for the construction of Kalabagh Dam, saying it would be beneficial for the people of Sindh. He was addressing a press conference at Kangri house here, on Thursday.
Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Functional) president Pir Pagara has announced his support for the construction of Kalabagh Dam, saying it would be beneficial for the people of Sindh. He was addressing a press conference at Kangri house here, on Thursday.
Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Functional) president Pir Pagara has announced his support for the construction of Kalabagh Dam, saying it would be beneficial for the people of Sindh. He was addressing a press conference at Kangri house here, on Thursday.
The federal cabinet has cleared a pact between member countries of the Economic Co-operation Organisation (CEO) according to which a data bank of smuggling and customs offences would be established at Ankara (Turkey), commerce ministry sources told Bus
An Indian sugar mill sold 2,300 tonnes of white sugar to Pakistan on Thursday, close on the heels of another company clinching a deal to deliver about 2,400 tonnes sugar to that country.
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (December 22, 2005).
An Indian sugar mill sold 2,300 tonnes of white sugar to Pakistan on Thursday, close on the heels of another company clinching a deal to deliver about 2,400 tonnes sugar to that country.
An Indian sugar mill sold 2,300 tonnes of white sugar to Pakistan on Thursday, close on the heels of another company clinching a deal to deliver about 2,400 tonnes sugar to that country.
Some of the banking, cement and telecom sectors received selling pressure which trimmed the KSE-100 index by smaller margin where volume was on the lower side. The index opened on a positive note with thin volumes in all major stocks that assisted the mar
Some of the banking, cement and telecom sectors received selling pressure which trimmed the KSE-100 index by smaller margin where volume was on the lower side. The index opened on a positive note with thin volumes in all major stocks that assisted the mar
Some of the banking, cement and telecom sectors received selling pressure which trimmed the KSE-100 index by smaller margin where volume was on the lower side. The index opened on a positive note with thin volumes in all major stocks that assisted the mar
The World Bank (WB) on Thursday signed an emergency earthquake recovery credit agreement of 400 million dollars with Pakistani government here to reconstruct the earthquake-hit areas of NWFP and AJK.
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 World Bank (WB) on Thursday signed an emergency earthquake recovery credit agreement of 400 million dollars with Pakistani government here to reconstruct the earthquake-hit areas of NWFP and AJK.