Rubbing the lines of dirt in his thickly-callused hands, Kurban Kalambarov says he is a "slave" at the Mytishchinsky construction goods yard in northern Moscow where he works as a cleaner.
The global electronic commerce (E-commerce) has facilitated the people to transcend the barriers of time and distance. Opening up a New World of economic possibility and progress, it promises a complete transformation of our life in the next decade.
During his recent trip to the US, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has been urging the Bush administration to adopt a "package approach" towards India and Pakistan vis-à-vis civilian nuclear technology co-operation.
The sale of Pakistan Steel Mills Limited - country's biggest industrial project - last month has been criticised by some members of parliament and also a section of the press (not this newspaper).
Pakistan Bhatta Mazdoor Union General Secretary Mahmood Ahmad Butt has urged the government to get registered all the Bhatta (brick kilns) so that rights of brick kiln workers could be safeguarded.
PPP-Patriots central leader and federal Northern Areas and Kashmir Affairs Minister Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat has said that the ruling coalition parties will contest the next general elections under one platform.
Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Wasi Zafar has said that if not dissolved earlier, the present assemblies will elect the new president since the 5-year term of President General Pervez Musharraf and the assemblies expires on the same da
The British High Commission on Wednesday announced that Visa and Consular section of the high commission here and the Deputy High Commission, Karachi, would be closed for Easter from Friday (April 14) to Monday (April 17) inclusive.
President General Pervez Musharraf has conferred on a renowned Russian orientalist Dr Ludmila Vassilieva - the Pakistan Civil award of "Sitara-i-Imtiaz" in recognition of her outstanding services in the field of scholarship in Urdu literature.
The government will observe Education for All (EFA) week from April 24-30 by attributing the year to teachers with the slogan "Every Child Need a Teacher", Business Recorder learnt here on Thursday.
The Sindh Assembly session on Thursday was adjourned to meet again on Friday as mark of respect to the demise of sitting MPA Anwer Adil Hingoro (PML-F) and former MPA and MNA Hafiz Muhammad Taqi (JUP), who died in the Nishtar Park bomb blast on Tuesday. S
Pesco Marketing Cell had installed 821 connections of different categories during last 18 months. According to a press release of the company issued here on Thursday.
The government will host an international conference on "Nursing and Midwives" in September this year. The Health Ministry will arrange the conference in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), International Council of Nursing, Internation
Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) holding a reception for Christian community on the occasion of Easter festivity here on Thursday cut a cake and told the community that the entire nation was indebted for the role they had played fo
The Sarhad Development Authority (SDA) has started receiving applications for plot allotment in the proposed 270 acres of industrial estate in Jalozai, Nowshera district from interested investors to establish industrial units, Manager Estates, Abdul Hamee
The profitability of all banks during the last fiscal year remained exceptional due to overall economic growth and it is likely to remain strong during the coming years.
Condemning the Nishtar Park suicide bombing, the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has termed it a setback to economy and asked the government to ensure law and order in the country.
The Lahore Township Industries Association (LTIA) has expressed its deep sorrow and grief over the loss of precious lives in a terrorist attack on a religious congregation at Nishtar Park, Karachi.
Religious scholars, Ulema and leaders of Christian community have strongly condemned the Nishtar park bomb blast, and termed it a naked aggression against humanity.
President Hosny Mubarak of Egypt has extended an invitation to President General Pervez Musharraf to participate in the World Economic Forum to be held in Sharm el-Sheikh from May 20-22.
Regional Commissioner of Income Tax (RCIT) Eastern Region Lahore Haji Ahmed said his region had taken the lead in disposal of highest number of cases pending at appellate tribunal level since long.
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has recommended that the regulation of Mines and Oilfields Development Act 1948 should be updated in line with the provisions of fifth schedule to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
The Allama Iqbal Town Nazim Sardar Kamil Omar has announced to waive off developmental charges in the larger interests of the residents of the area. He was speaking at Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) here on Thursday.
The Lahore High Court (LHC), while issuing notices to advisors to the Chief Minister Punjab, directed them to submit their replies to the court by April 20, and also explain as under which authority of law they were retaining their offices.
Restoring the tens of thousands of lost and degraded wetlands could go a long way towards reducing the threat of avian flu pandemics. The loss of wetlands around the globe is forcing many wild birds onto alternative sites like farm ponds and paddy fields,
Regional Commissioner of Income Tax (RCIT), Eastern Region Lahore, Haji Ahmed on Thursday briefed a delegation of Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) on various tax related matters, especially the initiatives taken by the government concerning t
The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has welcomed the government's ban on the exports of cement from Pakistan. Talking to the newsmen at SCCI here, SCCI's Vice President Ejaz Ahmad Soni urged the government to allow immediate duty-free impo
Balochistan Governor Awais Ghani called on Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) at Governor's House here on Thursday. Both the leaders discussed current political situation and matters pertaining to the development of their respective
Provincial Minister for Information Technology Abdul Aleem Khan has called upon the chambers to adopt modern ways and means and latest technology for improving their working, as it could pave the way to strengthen the national economy.
Trade and business community observed a complete shutter down strike in the provincial capital on Thursday to mourn the killings of innocent people in Karachi on the occasion of Eid Milad un Nabi (SAW).
Strike continued on the second day to express sorrow and grief over the Nishtar Park incident throughout the interior Sindh on Thursday. In Hyderabad, the shops were opened in the morning but the angry youths came out on the roads and forced the shopkeepe
The irrigation system was being strengthened through state-of-the-art research and management means, as the agricultural and economic reforms programme could effectively be implemented only through better management of water resources.
Political and religious parties as well as trade unions have vehemently condemned the Tuesday evening bomb blast at Nishtar Park in Karachi during the Jashan-i-Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) celebration, and termed it a conspiracy to foment sectarian strife.
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Thursday slated sale of Pakistan Steel Mills at throwaway price of Rs 21.6 billion and demanded of the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take suo motu notice.
Blast in Karachi, resulting deaths of several innocent persons is the reflection of worst law and order situation in the country, which shows that government has totally failed to fulfil its basic obligation of maintaining law and order in the country, he
The tribal industrialists, investors, importers and exporters pay almost 50 percent of the country's total import duty bill from Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar dry ports.
The Police have recovered Waheed Dar - an industrialist, who was kidnapped for ransom from Mian Sansi road while on his way to factory a few days ago. The police arrested five kidnappers including two women and recovered ransom amount of Rs 2.2 million pa
France would help Pakistan in setting-up a world class engineering university at Karachi to produce high quality graduates and strengthen university-industry linkages. A consortium of some of the best French universities will collaborate with Higher Educa
Detained MNA of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Khwaja Saad Rafique on Thursday made an appearance in the National Assembly after Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain issued his production orders a day earlier.
Who exploded the bomb that killed scores of devotees at the Nishtar Park is yet a question before the forensic experts, but members of the country's highest forum, the National Assembly, already knew its answer.
Seeking the opposition's co-operation to unearth the "real characters" behind the conspiracy, the government informed the National Assembly on Thursday that a suicide bomber was involved in the Nishtar Park tragedy.
Rehmat Bibi wife of Late Usman Haji and mother of Hanif Sheikh, Business Recorder Marketing & Advertisement Department and Younus Sheikh of The Conquest passed away on Thursday, (April 12, 2006), after brief illness.
Rice export through Balochistan border has tremendously increased, crossing the figure of 0.5 million tons, as 250,000 tons rice was exported to Iran, and the same quantity was exported to Afghanistan in the nine months of this fiscal year.
While the airlines round the world are groaning under the burden of incessant increase in aviation fuel prices, the campaign launched by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for fuel savings has resulted in incredible savings in fuel for the domestic carrie
Al Meezan Investment Management Limited (AMIM) on April 5, 2006 entered into a mutually beneficial agreement with Meezan Bank Limited (MBL) to set up exclusive sales counters at selected branches of the MBL to sell open-end funds of AMIM.
Al Meezan Investment Management Limited (AMIM) on April 5, 2006 entered into a mutually beneficial agreement with Meezan Bank Limited (MBL) to set up exclusive sales counters at selected branches of the MBL to sell open-end funds of AMIM.
The City District Government Karachi (CDGK) is going to construct 15 pedestrian bridges at different spots of the metropolis from its own resources, including one on Shahra-e-Faisal, after revoking the agreement of a private firm due to delay in construct
An awareness raising workshop for parliamentarians on 'Gender responsive budgeting initiative (GRBI)' will he organised by Finance department at a local hotel on Friday.
A joint team of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), NSS (PTCL) and FIA raided a house in Islamabad and seized an illegal gateway exchange being operated from there.
Pakistan and Afghanistan are unlikely to commence regular cross-border bus service from Saturday (April 15), it is learnt. Official sources told Business Recorder the bus service between Peshawar and Jalalabad would most probably be delayed for one
The Islamabad International Airport would remain closed on arrival and departure of the Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz on Saturday (April 15) and on Sunday (April 16).
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday hinted of a headway in the probe pertaining to the tragic bomb blast at Nishter Park. He was talking to newsmen after a meeting with Ulema and Mashaikh at the Governor House here.
The World Bank economist Tercan Baysan called on Prime Minister's adviser on Finance Dr Salman Shah and presented to him a report on Pakistan's growth and export competitiveness.
Japan has strongly condemned the bomb blast in Karachi and assured that it will continue to strengthen co-operation with Pakistan in the international efforts for tackling terrorism, a statement from the Japan embassy said on Thursday.
The first-ever batch of two lady aviation cadets completed their para-trooping training on Thursday from Para Training Squadron, PAF Academy, Risalpur.
The Annual Flight Safety review of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for the year 2005 was held here at Air Headquarters on Thursday. Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mehmood Ahmed as Chief of the Air Staff, presided over the session.
The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).
The Standing Committee on Education has urged the government to ensure international educational standards and Islamic values in the new educational curriculum.
Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) on Thursday issued a White Paper, highlighting the deteriorating law and order situation in Karachi during the last 15 months.
The slained leaders of Sunni Tehrik, Abbas Qadri, Iftikhar Bhatti, Akram Qadri and Dr Abdul Qadeer, were laid to rest here, on Thursday. Thousands of party activists, religious scholars and political leaders, including Saleem Zia of the Pakistan Muslim Le
Basic flaws in the existing reward rules need to be ratified to check drainage of billions being paid to customs, sales tax and central excise officials as prize money on revenue recovery.
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan on Thursday rejected business community''s demand of liberalising trade with India, saying that Pakistan has linked the issue to progress in resolution of political disputes, including Kashmir.
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan on Thursday rejected business community's demand of liberalising trade with India, saying that Pakistan has linked the issue to progress in resolution of political disputes, including Kashmir.
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan on Thursday rejected business community's demand of liberalising trade with India, saying that Pakistan has linked the issue to progress in resolution of political disputes, including Kashmir.
The Industries and Production Ministry has recommended to the government to allow cement import from India to bridge the demand-supply gap in the country, official sources told Business Recorder here on Thursday.
The Industries and Production Ministry has recommended to the government to allow cement import from India to bridge the demand-supply gap in the country, official sources told Business Recorder here on Thursday.
The Industries and Production Ministry has recommended to the government to allow cement import from India to bridge the demand-supply gap in the country, official sources told Business Recorder here on Thursday.
The government promoted Air Commodores Farhat Hussain Khan and Riaz-ul-Haq to the rank of Air Vice Marshal. Air Vice Marshal Farhat Hussain Khan was commissioned in Pakistan Air Force on March 06, 1977 in Flying Branch.
Bullish sentiment was seen in the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee gained versus the dollar moderately, picking up four paisa for buying at 59.96 and rose by five paisa for selling at 59.96 and 59.98, dealers said.
The government promoted Air Commodores Farhat Hussain Khan and Riaz-ul-Haq to the rank of Air Vice Marshal. Air Vice Marshal Farhat Hussain Khan was commissioned in Pakistan Air Force on March 06, 1977 in Flying Branch.
Bullish sentiment was seen in the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee gained versus the dollar moderately, picking up four paisa for buying at 59.96 and rose by five paisa for selling at 59.96 and 59.98, dealers said.
The Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) has inducted and subsequently, transferred 1.326 billion LOT 'B' shares of Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) to the account of the buyer.
This subsidiary of Swiss multinational corporation has maintained upward trend in sales and profitability. The achievement looks all the more impressive if judged in the backdrop of immense pressure on its petroleum based raw material.
The government has proposed far reaching amendments to the practice and procedure of the high courts and the administration of justice through distribution of business of the court between civil division benches and criminal division benches.
This subsidiary of Swiss multinational corporation has maintained upward trend in sales and profitability. The achievement looks all the more impressive if judged in the backdrop of immense pressure on its petroleum based raw material.
Pakistan has asked the United States to adopt rational approach on some of the disputed clauses of Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), including arbitration, investment compensation and the role of the Parliament and judiciary.
The customs authorities have released a confiscated diplomatic vehicle (Mercedes Benz) to the Embassy of Republic of Kazakhstan following a Customs, Central Excise, Sales Tax, Appellate Tribunal decision, in a case constituted by the Directorate General o
The customs authorities have released a confiscated diplomatic vehicle (Mercedes Benz) to the Embassy of Republic of Kazakhstan following a Customs, Central Excise, Sales Tax, Appellate Tribunal decision, in a case constituted by the Directorate General o