Two unidentified motorcyclists gunned down the City Bhatta (kiln) Association President near 'Phatak' on Peaco Road here on Friday. The motive behind the murder could not be ascertained so for.
Two unidentified motorcyclists gunned down the City Bhatta (kiln) Association President near 'Phatak' on Peaco Road here on Friday. The motive behind the murder could not be ascertained so for.
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 United States on Wednesday commended Pakistan's efforts to go after terrorists "that may be operating" along the Pak-Afghan border region, saying, "We will continue to work with Pakistan to help in those efforts."
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
Singapore and Pakistan on Friday completed a third round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), the city-states's trade ministry said. "Both sides had fruitful discussions and made further progress on the key issues tabled during the third roun
Singapore and Pakistan on Friday completed a third round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), the city-states's trade ministry said. "Both sides had fruitful discussions and made further progress on the key issues tabled during the third roun
Singapore and Pakistan on Friday completed a third round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), the city-states''s trade ministry said. "Both sides had fruitful discussions and made further progress on the key issues tabled during the third rou
The Senate Standing Committee on Ports and Shipping discussed a number of recommendations regarding matters of Gwadar deep sea port in its concluding session held in Gwadar on Friday.
The Senate Standing Committee on Ports and Shipping discussed a number of recommendations regarding matters of Gwadar deep sea port in its concluding session held in Gwadar on Friday.
The Senate Standing Committee on Ports and Shipping discussed a number of recommendations regarding matters of Gwadar deep sea port in its concluding session held in Gwadar on Friday.
Pakistan has asked the United States to show flexibility on two disputed clauses of Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) as the former did on other clauses.
Pakistan has asked the United States to show flexibility on two disputed clauses of Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) as the former did on other clauses.
Pakistan has asked the United States to show flexibility on two disputed clauses of Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) as the former did on other clauses.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has chalked out a new plan for increasing customs duty during the last two months of financial year of 2005-06 to achieve the annual revenue target of Rs 690 billion.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has chalked out a new plan for increasing customs duty during the last two months of financial year of 2005-06 to achieve the annual revenue target of Rs 690 billion.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has chalked out a new plan for increasing customs duty during the last two months of financial year of 2005-06 to achieve the annual revenue target of Rs 690 billion.
Porter Goss resigned on Friday as CIA director plunging the world's biggest spy agency into new uncertainty as it seeks to rebuild from the trauma of the September 11 attacks.
Porter Goss resigned on Friday as CIA director plunging the world's biggest spy agency into new uncertainty as it seeks to rebuild from the trauma of the September 11 attacks.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) held a roundtable on Draft Financial Reporting Framework and Standards for small and medium-sized entities here, on Friday.
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar will inaugurate a two-day workshop on 'Collaboration among data compilers and users' on May 8 at 9.30 am at the SBP Learning Resource Centre, Karachi.
The government has proposed Rs 350 billion outlay of Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for FY 2006-07, which is about 14.4 percent more than Rs 306 billion of the current year.
The country's economy has been transformed from public sector to private sector, and now 85 percent of the financial sector is in the hands of the private sector. Financial Advisor to PM Dr Salman Shah stated this while speaking at the inaugural session o
Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that powers have been devolved to the local level under the district governments system introduced by President Pervez Musharraf by virtue of which the development process has been geared up while the
Muttahida Rickshaw Drivers Union and Anjuman-e-Tajran Lytton Road will observe wheel-jam strike here on Saturday, to press the government to allow entry to 2-stroke rickshaws at Mall Road.
Many old residents of Karachi who have been living in this city since before partition, have told UPP correspondent that they never experience in the past years such power shutdowns in this city by KESC as they are experiencing now.
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) and Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together to help the journalists in improving their economic skills and equip them to report and write about majo
Dewan Motors - the exclusive importer for BMW Group brands in Pakistan; BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce, opened the first Mini display centre in the country. Dewan Mohammed Yousuf Farooqui, CEO of Dewan Mushtaq Group - Automotive Operations inaugurated the disp
The 23rd `Haiku Mushaira' will be held here on May 6 at Danishgah in Clifton. It is being held under the auspices of the Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association (PJCA) Sindh, says an announcement.
PIA's Flight Safety and Health, Safety and Environment Department arranged a four-day seminar on Safety Management and Quality System from 1st May to 4th May 2006.
The opposition in the National Assembly on Friday alleged that the government-oil companies nexus was instrumental in looting the masses under the dubious pricing formula, describing as joke the government claim of giving Rs 68 billion subsidy on petroleu
ABN Amro Bank and Ufone have signed an agreement to formalise an upcoming joint marketing initiative for ABN Amro and Ufone customers. According to a press release issued here on Friday, as part of the strategic partnership, the two service providers will
Private sector representatives of the Local Credit Advisory Committee of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has threatened to boycott future meetings of the body in case senior officials of commercial banks continued their lukewarm interest in its proceedin
May be the government has a case in defending the periodic upward revision of prices of petroleum products. After all the oil prices on the international market have crossed all the so-called psychological barriers, and nothing seems to be stopping this a
A national organisation the government set up early last year to counter the violation of the intellectual property rights has been able to detect only a few cases after its establishment despite the fact such crimes are on the rise in Pakistan.
The opposition in the National Assembly on Friday warned the government of "serious reaction" if Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) leader Khwaja Saad Rafique was not released despite being granted bail in all the cases.
Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Friday issued a tender to buy 50,000 tons of refined sugar, with shipment due in July and bids to be submitted by 0630 GMT on May 19, TCP spokesman said.
The National Savings Hyderabad Joint Director has said that 26th Draw of Rs 1500 denomination prize bonds will be held here on May 15, 2006 in the premises of the State Bank of Pakistan.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the Director (Admin) PIA, Karachi, to appear before it on May 19 in a contempt of court petition, and explain why the court orders to regularise the petitioner employees have not been implemented.
Pakistan and Turkey on Friday joined their voice against use of force against Iran, saying they favoured a negotiated peaceful settlement of its nuclear issue.
The President of People's Lawyer Forum, Lahore, Hanif Tahir, has approached the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take action against President General Pervez Musharraf.
Ismail Welfare Trust Chairperson Sofia Ismail has expressed grave concern over non-availability of clean drinking water in Karnal Pura Wahdat Road and adjoining areas.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday held a detailed meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai agreeing to further enhance co-operation to promote peace, prosperity and security in the region.
Rizwanullah Khan Shaheed Memorial Trust has offered scholarships to those students who could not bear the expenses of education because of financial constraints.
National Reconstruction Bureau (NRB) with the co-operation of World Bank will soon launch a training programme for local and government officials, NRB Chairman Daniyal Aziz said on Friday.
Senate Standing Committee on Education, and Science and Technology has directed the Ministry of Education to expedite efforts for improving the standard of education in the country.
Netherlands Ambassador Cornelis withelmus Andreae called on Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan here on Friday and discussed mutual co-operation especially promotion of Agriculture sector between both the countri
Agriculturists said on Friday that the agricultural land was fast depleting owing to construction of houses, factories and markets as compared to the growing need of productivity in proportion to rapidly increasing population.
Foreign Secretary Riaz Muhammad Khan has said that Indian government should take bold steps for resolution of Kashmir dispute. He said, Pakistan and India should go ahead from the confidence building measures to resolution of Kashmir issue.
It is expected that Economic Co-operation Organisation Trade Agreement (Ecota) would be soon implemented which will allow free trade between ECO countries, former envoy Javed Hussain said on Friday. Talking to PTV, he said that basic purpose of ECO is to
Pakistan's first fashion designers' directory was launched at a local hotel on Thursday evening. The directory, compiled by the Almurtaza Machinery Company carried 1,000 entries.
