Underscoring the need to enhance energy resources of the country at a fast pace to meet growing requirements, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday said the government plans to produce 8,800MW nuclear energy in the next 23 years.
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded the medium to long term entity ratings of Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) to ''''A'''' (Single A) from ''''BBB+'''' (Triple B Plus) and short-term entity ratings to ''''A 2'''' (Single A T
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded the medium to long term entity ratings of Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) to ''A'' (Single A) from ''BBB+'' (Triple B Plus) and short-term entity ratings to ''A 2'' (Single A Two) from ''A
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded the medium to long term entity ratings of Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) to 'A' (Single A) from 'BBB+' (Triple B Plus) and short-term entity ratings to 'A 2' (Single A Two) from 'A 3' (Si
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded the medium to long term entity ratings of Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) to 'A' (Single A) from 'BBB+' (Triple B Plus) and short-term entity ratings to 'A 2' (Single A Two) from 'A 3' (Si
Northwest Airlines Corp, which entered bankruptcy in September, said on Thursday it made a loss of $64.5 million for the month of November, on operating revenue of $947 million.
Northwest Airlines Corp, which entered bankruptcy in September, said on Thursday it made a loss of $64.5 million for the month of November, on operating revenue of $947 million.
Troops fired on armed tribesman who attacked a check-post in Dera Bugti on Friday, killing one person and injuring seven others, a local official said.
Troops fired on armed tribesman who attacked a check-post in Dera Bugti on Friday, killing one person and injuring seven others, a local official said.
State Bank of Pakistan on Friday accepted bids of Rs 9.5 billion for market treasury bills (MTBs) at a rate of 7 percent against the offers of Rs 15.650 billion through its repo sale (Open Market Operation).
State Bank of Pakistan on Friday accepted bids of Rs 9.5 billion for market treasury bills (MTBs) at a rate of 7 percent against the offers of Rs 15.650 billion through its repo sale (Open Market Operation).
State Bank of Pakistan on Friday accepted bids of Rs 9.5 billion for market treasury bills (MTBs) at a rate of 7 percent against the offers of Rs 15.650 billion through its repo sale (Open Market Operation).
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
State Bank of Pakistan on Friday accepted bids of Rs 9.5 billion for market treasury bills (MTBs) at a rate of 7 percent against the offers of Rs 15.650 billion through its repo sale (Open Market Operation).
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
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the government will provide all resources to make defence of the country impregnable so that no one can cast an evil eye on the fatherland.
Kalabagh dam issue was now in the court of General Pervez Musharraf and it would be interesting to see how he handles this issue; however, consensus in the four provinces was vital before the start of construction.
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has clarified that number of companies incorporated by SECP from July 1, 2005 up till now was 2,481 and out of those 93 were single member companies.
Younus Suriya Memorial Bridge Tournament is one of the major events of the Karachi Club during the calendar year. The bridge event of Karachi Club was also the last valedictory engagement for the year 2005.
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has clarified that number of companies incorporated by SECP from July 1, 2005 up till now was 2,481 and out of those 93 were single member companies.
It was a consolation victory for England in the fifth and last one-dayer at the Rawalpindi Stadium by a narrow margin of six runs though one thought that with more effort the target of 207 set by the visitors may have been achieved. The final score of the
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has clarified that number of companies incorporated by SECP from July 1, 2005 up till now was 2,481 and out of those 93 were single member companies.
It was difficult for the combating outfits in the 27th edition of the Champions Trophy to display the mobility and precise movements when the Polyton turf had been drenched by rain, yet Australia exhibited the essence of speed and power to deflate the cha
Various forms of media have influenced our society. These presentations do not imitate real life. Today's media do not project the demands of daily life and responsible living. Our youths thereby have a superficial and inaccurate perception of reality.
I wouldn't like to seriously believe that this column was missed last week. I missed the deadline and that was rather disturbing, to say the least. I do miss deadlines, and I believe that of this the less said, the better. I wonder whether I should share
Projects monitoring teams of Planning Commission will submit their reports on progress of the various projects under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) in the second week of January.
Car parking in the busy business centers and near government offices where public dealings take place is becoming difficult and people are obliged to park their cars at desolate places. There are many streets that have been declared as no parking areas by
Projects monitoring teams of Planning Commission will submit their reports on progress of the various projects under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) in the second week of January.
After the screening of the first sound motion picture in Bombay in March 1932 a new genre of melodic arts - film music - began taking shape. In the beginning, theatre music with classical moorings was used for sound effects and composition of songs, which
Projects monitoring teams of Planning Commission will submit their reports on progress of the various projects under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) in the second week of January.
Qaisaer Saleem is a veteran and known fiction writer. He is a busy penman and constantly creating short stories, novels, satiric essays as well as doing translation. Qaiser Saleem has written eight novels and has two collections of short stories to his cr
European Central Bank Chief Economist Otmar Issing was quoted on Friday urging European Union governments to strictly apply the bloc's reformed rules on budget deficits in the cases of Germany, France and Greece.
Three renowned personalities, who have been integral to the creation of Pakistan, its projection at the United Nations and flowering of melodic culture of the country were paid rich tributes during this past week.
Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities continued to show healthy signs amid increase in index. ISE network index was plus by 62.38 points as the price-based indicator moved from 12,983.01 to 13,045.39 points.
Cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, stroke, diabetes and myocardial infraction, Pulmonary or lung diseases are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality world-wide.
Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities continued to show healthy signs amid increase in index. ISE network index was plus by 62.38 points as the price-based indicator moved from 12,983.01 to 13,045.39 points.
Karachi is dusty these days. Trees alongside the roads are dry and parched. Foliage has turned black and laden with soot. A few trees that blossom in winter are in gloominess. Many seem to have spiritless souls and give a wilted look.
Fresh buying interest in banking stocks and cement sector put the local share market on an upward path on last trading day of the week and the year 2005, with the index gaining 0.64 percent while turnover 35.36 percent at the close.
The cultural activities are in full swing as the end of the year approaches. The bright, sunny weather is persisting despite met office forecast of rains after the December 20th.
Fresh buying interest in banking stocks and cement sector put the local share market on an upward path on last trading day of the week and the year 2005, with the index gaining 0.64 percent while turnover 35.36 percent at the close.
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A Pakistan Air Force technician was hanged on Friday after being convicted of killing six colleagues more than three years ago. Nasir Ali Bangash was executed in a jail at Mianwali after a trial in a military court, prison authorities said.
A Pakistan Air Force technician was hanged on Friday after being convicted of killing six colleagues more than three years ago. Nasir Ali Bangash was executed in a jail at Mianwali after a trial in a military court, prison authorities said.
Friends, as well as the foes of Iran, are aghast at the rigid stance Iran has adopted in the matter of the nuclear discord. No one can question Iran's inherent right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. What the international community and
The share market, on its last trading session of 2005, closed with handsome gains as the trend-setters witnessed a rally, which helped the index to end with 59.26 points rise, despite the fact that some investors had adopted cautious approach because of t
The monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is a management discipline that is used to enhance organisational performance for the ultimate goal of serving clients to their satisfaction through optimal use of resources; thus keeping the organisation competitive, e
The share market, on its last trading session of 2005, closed with handsome gains as the trend-setters witnessed a rally, which helped the index to end with 59.26 points rise, despite the fact that some investors had adopted cautious approach because of t
"For the Hajj are the months well known. If any one undertakes that duty therein, let there be no obscenity, nor wickedness, nor wrangling in the Hajj: And whatever good ye do, (be sure) God knoweth it. And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but
The share market, on its last trading session of 2005, closed with handsome gains as the trend-setters witnessed a rally, which helped the index to end with 59.26 points rise, despite the fact that some investors had adopted cautious approach because of t
Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade closed lower on Thursday on a setback amid overbought technical signals and on spillover selling from a break in soya, traders said.
The Zilhij moon will be sighted tomorrow (Sunday). Zilhij One, 1426 AH, will thus fall on Monday. According to astronomical parameters there is a very good chance of sighting the Zilhij moon tomorrow.
Despite recent rains in some of Argentina's driest areas, more water is needed in much of the main farming region to ensure good soyabean and corn yields, the Agriculture Secretariat said late Thursday.
The Zilhij moon will be sighted tomorrow (Sunday). Zilhij One, 1426 AH, will thus fall on Monday. According to astronomical parameters there is a very good chance of sighting the Zilhij moon tomorrow.
The Karachi Port handled 87,341 tonnes of cargo including 43,566 tonnes import and 43,775 tonnes export cargo including 3,576 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Friday.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has started an exercise to simplify the income tax procedure for calculation of perquisites and allowances available to employees working in government and private sector.
Tunisia's exports of olive oil fell 165.6 percent to 96,900 tonnes for the first 11 months of this year as output shrank, official figures showed on Friday.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has started an exercise to simplify the income tax procedure for calculation of perquisites and allowances available to employees working in government and private sector.
South African white maize prices fell almost four percent on Friday as heavy rains fell over some of the country's grain belt, easing further away from 22-month highs scaled earlier in the week.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has started an exercise to simplify the income tax procedure for calculation of perquisites and allowances available to employees working in government and private sector.
Spot basis bids for corn were lower in the US Midwest on Friday amid ample supplies and warm weather cutting into feed demand, while soyabeans were firm, dealers said.
The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) is unlawfully selling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Polgas, a subsidiary of Pakistan Oilfields, from Adhi and Pandori fields since 2000, it was learnt here on Thursday.
US FOB Gulf corn offers were higher on Thursday amid some export interest in smaller cargoes, while soyabeans were steady in a quiet market. Traders said offers for hard and soft red winter wheat were mostly steady with little demand ahead of the New Year
The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) is unlawfully selling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Polgas, a subsidiary of Pakistan Oilfields, from Adhi and Pandori fields since 2000, it was learnt here on Thursday.
Zambia's copper output rose 7.6 percent to 402,983 tonnes in November 2005 compared with output for the same month last year, the central bank said on Friday.
The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) is unlawfully selling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Polgas, a subsidiary of Pakistan Oilfields, from Adhi and Pandori fields since 2000, it was learnt here on Thursday.
Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade closed lower on Thursday in a technical setback after the recent fund-driven rally to two-month highs, traders said.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has predicted a healthy scenario for the country''''s economy during FY06 compared to last year despite a slight retardation in the real GDP growth.
Prices moved both ways in the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Friday as some needy buyers bought few lots to cover the immediate needs, they said.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has predicted a healthy scenario for the country''s economy during FY06 compared to last year despite a slight retardation in the real GDP growth.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has predicted a healthy scenario for the country's economy during FY06 compared to last year despite a slight retardation in the real GDP growth.
Firm trend was seen on the grain market on Friday as al most all commodities maintained the overnight levels in the absence of proper enquiries by the buyers, dealers said.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has predicted a healthy scenario for the country's economy during FY06 compared to last year despite a slight retardation in the real GDP growth.
Spring wheat futures on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange were lower on Thursday in a technical setback from Wednesday's climb to near contract highs, traders said.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday in its first Quarterly Report for FY 2006 projected that the most realistic measure of inflation, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), will remain within the range of 7.5 to 8.5 percent by the end June 2006.
US benchmark cocoa futures prices rose two percent to a 3-1/2-month high on Thursday on fund and speculative buying amid light producer sales and bullish technical signals on the price charts, traders said.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday in its first Quarterly Report for FY 2006 projected that the most realistic measure of inflation, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), will remain within the range of 7.5 to 8.5 percent by the end June 2006.
US coffee futures settled narrowly mixed Thursday, with speculators taking small profits after driving prices up to their loftiest levels in more than a month, traders said.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday in its first Quarterly Report for FY 2006 projected that the most realistic measure of inflation, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), will remain within the range of 7.5 to 8.5 percent by the end June 2006.