The volume of unemployment in Pakistan has declined by only 0.03 million during 2003-04 as compared to 2001-02 when it stood at 3.51 million, however, unemployment in males has increased as compared to females.
A team of Human Appeal International (HAI) will hand over 1000 permanent shelter homes to quake-hit people in seven villages of Muzaffarabad today (Saturday).
Pakistan and China have finalised certain modalities to enhance their existing cooperation in the field of fisheries. It was agreed that the governments of the two countries will exchange scientific/technical information and arrange visits of scientists,
Security forces during recent operations in Miranshah and Mir Au in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) have not only flushed out the terrorists and gained control of the area but also seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition in the process.
Criticising the 'faulty policies' of President Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz said on Friday the United States had left Pakistan in a lurch by supporting Afghan and Indian stance on terrorism and other regional issues.
Underlining the vital link between energy sources and the momentum of growth, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Friday the country's energy needs were increasing by 10-12 percent per annum.
The second meeting of Inter-Ministerial Committee, constituted by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to frame Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Policy-2006, held here on Friday under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Amanullah
Two unknown armed dacoits shot dead two security guards Sikandar Hayat and Muhammad Arshad of a private security company-Phonex and took away cash amounting to Rs four million at Akbari Mandi on Friday.
PML (N) president Mian Shahbaz Sharif on Friday afternoon met former Prime Minister and Chairperson of Pakistan Peoples Party Benazir Bhutto at her residence in Dubai.
PML (N) president Mian Shahbaz Sharif on Friday afternoon met former Prime Minister and Chairperson of Pakistan Peoples Party Benazir Bhutto at her residence in Dubai.
A suicide truck bomb killed at least 11 people in western Iraq on Friday, and in Baghdad a roadside bomb set ablaze a US Abrams tank, a symbol of American military might.
A suicide truck bomb killed at least 11 people in western Iraq on Friday, and in Baghdad a roadside bomb set ablaze a US Abrams tank, a symbol of American military might.
The contract of infrastructure development of JF-17 (Thunder) aircraft has been awarded to M/s China State Construction Engineering Corporation. In this regard, a contract signing ceremony was held at Air Headquarters here on Friday.
The contract of infrastructure development of JF-17 (Thunder) aircraft has been awarded to M/s China State Construction Engineering Corporation. In this regard, a contract signing ceremony was held at Air Headquarters here on Friday.
The contract of infrastructure development of JF-17 (Thunder) aircraft has been awarded to M/s China State Construction Engineering Corporation. In this regard, a contract signing ceremony was held at Air Headquarters here on Friday.
The Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) has drafted a proposal for introducing ''National Market System'' (NMS) to streamline the buying/selling of shares at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) and ISE through inter-linked online system.
The Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) has drafted a proposal for introducing 'National Market System' (NMS) to streamline the buying/selling of shares at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) and ISE through inter-linked online system.
The Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) has drafted a proposal for introducing 'National Market System' (NMS) to streamline the buying/selling of shares at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) and ISE through inter-linked online system.
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted northern parts of Pakistan on Friday morning, killing one person, injuring 22 and sending a fear wave.
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted northern parts of Pakistan on Friday morning, killing one person, injuring 22 and sending a fear wave.
A high-level meeting on Friday reviewed security situation in the troubled North Waziristan and Khyber Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata). Governor NWFP Khalil-ur-Rehman presided over the meeting held at the Governor's House.
A high-level meeting on Friday reviewed security situation in the troubled North Waziristan and Khyber Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata). Governor NWFP Khalil-ur-Rehman presided over the meeting held at the Governor's House.
Pakistan is making efforts to materialise electricity trade with India, Afghanistan and Central Asian States besides setting up power exchange grid station to connect member countries of Saarc.
At last, the government has finalised the feasibility report, worth Rs 70.63 billion, to connect Gwadar port with the country''s main rail network, it is learnt.
At last, the government has finalised the feasibility report, worth Rs 70.63 billion, to connect Gwadar port with the country's main rail network, it is learnt.
At last, the government has finalised the feasibility report, worth Rs 70.63 billion, to connect Gwadar port with the country's main rail network, it is learnt.
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan on Friday directed the concerned authorities to set up units of alternate energy in backward areas of the province, especially the Thar desert, to produce electricity without consuming any fuel that would also help con
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan on Friday directed the concerned authorities to set up units of alternate energy in backward areas of the province, especially the Thar desert, to produce electricity without consuming any fuel that would also help con
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan on Friday directed the concerned authorities to set up units of alternate energy in backward areas of the province, especially the Thar desert, to produce electricity without consuming any fuel that would also help con
WPP, the world's second largest group of advertising companies, said on Friday its JWT agency is buying the owner of two Chinese promotional and merchandising companies, extending its reach in the high-growth country.
The Kremlin's drive to boost control over the economy risks breeding corruption and sapping economic growth, Yegor Gaidar, architect of Russia's market reforms of the early 1990s, told Reuters.
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
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 European Union's current account deficit increased nearly fivefold last year to 88 billion euros, according to an estimate released Friday by the EU's Eurostat data agency.
BRIndex30 registered a net decline of -394.05, or -3.32 percent, on Friday, closing at 11,464.31. The BRIndex30 made an intra-day high of 11,909.02 and low of 11,405.65. The volume amounted to 220,594,900, which is 86.25 percent of the total market and 97
BRIndex30 registered a net decline of -394.05, or -3.32 percent, on Friday, closing at 11,464.31. The BRIndex30 made an intra-day high of 11,909.02 and low of 11,405.65. The volume amounted to 220,594,900, which is 86.25 percent of the total market and 97
The stock market has fundamental values and investors should pick scrips accordingly, this was stated by adviser to Employees Old-age Benefits Institution (EOBI) Farooq Awan during an interview with AAJ markets on Friday.
Bears snatched the floor from the bulls at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities failed to show recovery signs amid decrease in index. ISE Ten index showed a decrease of 86.96 points, as the index closed at 3,013.83 points.
Noor Ahmed shot dead his father Nawab Ali (65), elder brother Ghufran Ahmed (35) his children Ali Raza (5), Farhat Ghufran (6), Aneesa (8) and Imran Ahmed (9). However his brother's wife escaped miraculously in Chak No 314 (GB) Toba Tek Singh district som
Bears snatched the floor from the bulls at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities failed to show recovery signs amid decrease in index. ISE Ten index showed a decrease of 86.96 points, as the index closed at 3,013.83 points.
Despite general lamentations towards dwindling interest in bridge among the young generation, Karnataka state in south of India accounts for a number of duplicate bridge tournaments, each calendar year in majority of its numerous districts.
The local share market failed to maintain the overnight rising posture on the weekend and fell victim to selling pressure, notably in National Bank and PPL, forcing the indeed to nose-dive 3.87-percent.
The Transparency International, Pakistan, has been suggesting remedies to wipe out corruption, nepotism and misdoing by various government departments and semi-government organisations, but the alleged wrongdoing of the ad hoc administration of the Pakist
The local share market failed to maintain the overnight rising posture on the weekend and fell victim to selling pressure, notably in National Bank and PPL, forcing the indeed to nose-dive 3.87-percent.
The 18th edition of the sporting extravaganza, the Commonwealth Games, opens in a few days at the picturesque Olympic city of Melbourne, for which the selected contingent has already reached Australia.
Tax experts from UK gave a demonstration on the 'Alternative Dispute Resolution' system in a complicated tax case pertaining to investment in real estate and income source of the investor.
I find this very interesting that four days before the arrival of President George W Bush in Islamabad, on a visit that has generated much discussion, and dissent, there should appear in some Pakistani newspapers a short, but thematically strong article b
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has conveyed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the revenue collection target for 2006-07 would range between Rs 825 billion and Rs 850 billion, depending on the continuity in the current pace of revenue colle
A large number of Western musical instruments, with the passage of time, have become inseparable components of Pakistani orchestra that are now used for the recording of radio, TV and film songs. Among these clarinets, violins, organs, keyboards and piano
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has conveyed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the revenue collection target for 2006-07 would range between Rs 825 billion and Rs 850 billion, depending on the continuity in the current pace of revenue colle
An exhibition of the works of late Anwar Jalal Shamza and his wife Katrina, the celebrations connected with Spring Festival and International Book Fair were the cultural highlights in Lahore during.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has conveyed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the revenue collection target for 2006-07 would range between Rs 825 billion and Rs 850 billion, depending on the continuity in the current pace of revenue colle
"Queen of Desert- Bridge of Peace" inscribed on engine of the Thar Express crossed Zero Point in Pakistan area and steamed up to Monabao in India in the afternoon of February 18 opening a new vista for people living on both sides of the divide. A moment f
The Sindh High Court on Friday set aside conviction of doctor brothers and acquitted them of charges pertained to harbouring, providing medical treatment to Jundullah activists.
Proper energy exploration efforts in tapping indigenous resources can help improve the prospects of South Asia development. This region, no doubt, has huge unexplored and untapped energy resources and our continued commitment to boost co-operation would h
The Sindh High Court on Friday set aside conviction of doctor brothers and acquitted them of charges pertained to harbouring, providing medical treatment to Jundullah activists.
For the first time ever in the history of Pakistan, over 100,000 women will congregate at a single platform to celebrate their individuality and to mark their existence as equal partners in the social and economic progress of the country.
The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) bagged three Senate seats from Fata, while the ruling Pakistan Muslim League won the Federal Capital (General) seat while an independent candidate from Fata made his way to the Upper House on Friday.
Writing on music and about musicians seems to have become fashionable among pen pushers, who are not well versed with this sophisticated but interesting subject or its diction. Among a large number of essays published in newspapers and magazines in recent
The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) bagged three Senate seats from Fata, while the ruling Pakistan Muslim League won the Federal Capital (General) seat while an independent candidate from Fata made his way to the Upper House on Friday.
Capital seemed as if it was under siege for the Bush's visit and the call for a wheel jam by MMA. It gave a deserted look with roads and roundabouts teeming with police personnel. Spring is here with flowers blooming in all colours. Every one seems to be
The Privatisation Commission has agreed to pay Rs 90 million to former workers of Pak-Saudi Fertiliser Limited (PSFL) as personal pay, expected to be equally shared by the Commission and Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited (FFCL), according to documents made
On a business visit to Rugby, a small town in England, I had not even the slightest idea that I could see a rich variety of history and scenery that was presented in the region. The visit in fact turned out to be very enjoyable, rewarding and memorable.
The Privatisation Commission has agreed to pay Rs 90 million to former workers of Pak-Saudi Fertiliser Limited (PSFL) as personal pay, expected to be equally shared by the Commission and Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited (FFCL), according to documents made
Axiomatically, leading academic institutions involve intense and varied debate over a variety of topics, and some of that debate ranges over territory that mainstream conversation often misses.
The Privatisation Commission has agreed to pay Rs 90 million to former workers of Pak-Saudi Fertiliser Limited (PSFL) as personal pay, expected to be equally shared by the Commission and Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited (FFCL), according to documents made