The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely to set a target of Rs 35 billion at the treasury bills auction schedule for next Wednesday where rates may remain unchanged.
Share prices continued drifting lower amid worries of new taxation in the forthcoming budget and some internal problems due to a tug-of-war among market stalwarts, but stormed back on third day of the week, ending over a month-long losing streak and recov
Share prices continued drifting lower amid worries of new taxation in the forthcoming budget and some internal problems due to a tug-of-war among market stalwarts, but stormed back on third day of the week, ending over a month-long losing streak and recov
The government is undertaking five projects at a cost of Rs4.52 billion for strengthening of livestock services, construction of animal quarantine stations, livestock and dairy development board besides launching Pakistan Dairy Development Company.
The government has said that the State Bank of Pakistan would review its stance for monetary policy in the next fiscal year by taking all available macro developments. Before that it would continue tight monetary policy until inflationary pressures ease o
The government has said that the State Bank of Pakistan would review its stance for monetary policy in the next fiscal year by taking all available macro developments. Before that it would continue tight monetary policy until inflationary pressures ease o
The government has said that the State Bank of Pakistan would review its stance for monetary policy in the next fiscal year by taking all available macro developments. Before that it would continue tight monetary policy until inflationary pressures ease o
Tax exemptions to various sectors have cost the government Rs 21.91 billion during 2005-06, against Rs 24.87 billion in 2004-05, reflecting a decrease of 11.9 percent.
Tax exemptions to various sectors have cost the government Rs 21.91 billion during 2005-06, against Rs 24.87 billion in 2004-05, reflecting a decrease of 11.9 percent.
Tax exemptions to various sectors have cost the government Rs 21.91 billion during 2005-06, against Rs 24.87 billion in 2004-05, reflecting a decrease of 11.9 percent.
The Federal Government has decided to relax eligibility criteria for small enterprises to enjoy most of the facilities and concessions normally available to businesses by raising the minimum employment bar from 50 to 100, it is reliably learnt.
The Federal Government has decided to relax eligibility criteria for small enterprises to enjoy most of the facilities and concessions normally available to businesses by raising the minimum employment bar from 50 to 100, it is reliably learnt.
The Federal Government has decided to relax eligibility criteria for small enterprises to enjoy most of the facilities and concessions normally available to businesses by raising the minimum employment bar from 50 to 100, it is reliably learnt.
Although Pakistan''s economy grew at an average rate of almost 7.5 percent per annum during the past three years, it missed its 7 percent growth target set for the current fiscal year, growing only by 6.6 percent.
Although Pakistan's economy grew at an average rate of almost 7.5 percent per annum during the past three years, it missed its 7 percent growth target set for the current fiscal year, growing only by 6.6 percent.
Although Pakistan's economy grew at an average rate of almost 7.5 percent per annum during the past three years, it missed its 7 percent growth target set for the current fiscal year, growing only by 6.6 percent.
Inflation, which impacts the poor disproportionately, has come down by 1.3 percentage points to 8 percent during ten months (July-April) of the current fiscal year , the government said on Sunday.
Inflation, which impacts the poor disproportionately, has come down by 1.3 percentage points to 8 percent during ten months (July-April) of the current fiscal year , the government said on Sunday.
Inflation, which impacts the poor disproportionately, has come down by 1.3 percentage points to 8 percent during ten months (July-April) of the current fiscal year , the government said on Sunday.
The extensive reforms introduced by the present government has helped in strengthening the system and bringing the stock market of Pakistan at par with the leading stock exchanges of the world as during the current fiscal year the KSE ranked Third in the
The extensive reforms introduced by the present government has helped in strengthening the system and bringing the stock market of Pakistan at par with the leading stock exchanges of the world as during the current fiscal year the KSE ranked Third in the
The extensive reforms introduced by the present government has helped in strengthening the system and bringing the stock market of Pakistan at par with the leading stock exchanges of the world as during the current fiscal year the KSE ranked Third in the
Erratic movement and steep declines in share values forced a number of investors to reduce their positions both in the futures market and CFS resulting in declining financing rates.
Erratic movement and steep declines in share values forced a number of investors to reduce their positions both in the futures market and CFS resulting in declining financing rates.
Erratic movement and steep declines in share values forced a number of investors to reduce their positions both in the futures market and CFS resulting in declining financing rates.
Erratic movement and steep declines in share values forced a number of investors to reduce their positions both in the futures market and CFS resulting in declining financing rates.
The stock market last week recorded substantial declines owing to negative rumours related to budgetary measures due to be announced on Monday. This badly dampened the investors'' mood, which forced the seasoned and institutional investors to stay away fr
The stock market last week recorded substantial declines owing to negative rumours related to budgetary measures due to be announced on Monday. This badly dampened the investors' mood, which forced the seasoned and institutional investors to stay away fro
The stock market last week recorded substantial declines owing to negative rumours related to budgetary measures due to be announced on Monday. This badly dampened the investors' mood, which forced the seasoned and institutional investors to stay away fro
Despite two percent increase of energy supply, the electricity generation showed only a marginal increase of 0.3 percent, while the number of consumers increased to 15.6 million from 14.9 million, says Economic Survey 2005-06.
Despite two percent increase of energy supply, the electricity generation showed only a marginal increase of 0.3 percent, while the number of consumers increased to 15.6 million from 14.9 million, says Economic Survey 2005-06.
Despite two percent increase of energy supply, the electricity generation showed only a marginal increase of 0.3 percent, while the number of consumers increased to 15.6 million from 14.9 million, says Economic Survey 2005-06.
The country''s textile and its made-ups have failed to actualise its exports target of 32 percent market share in the post-quota regime and had hardly bagged 21 percent, depicting a decline of 11 percent, industry sources said.
The country's textile and its made-ups have failed to actualise its exports target of 32 percent market share in the post-quota regime and had hardly bagged 21 percent, depicting a decline of 11 percent, industry sources said.
The country's textile and its made-ups have failed to actualise its exports target of 32 percent market share in the post-quota regime and had hardly bagged 21 percent, depicting a decline of 11 percent, industry sources said.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the first ten months (July-April) of the current fiscal year has reached $3.02 billion - the highest ever in the country''s history, as against $0.89 billion in the same period last year, thus, registering an increase of
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the first ten months (July-April) of the current fiscal year has reached $3.02 billion - the highest ever in the country's history, as against $0.89 billion in the same period last year, thus, registering an increase of
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the first ten months (July-April) of the current fiscal year has reached $3.02 billion - the highest ever in the country's history, as against $0.89 billion in the same period last year, thus, registering an increase of
The share of direct taxes in total CBR collection has increased from 18 percent in 1990-1991 to 31 percent in 2005-06. The Economic Survey revealed that the share of indirect taxes declined from 82 to 69 percent during the period under review. Within the
The share of direct taxes in total CBR collection has increased from 18 percent in 1990-1991 to 31 percent in 2005-06. The Economic Survey revealed that the share of indirect taxes declined from 82 to 69 percent during the period under review. Within the
The share of direct taxes in total CBR collection has increased from 18 percent in 1990-1991 to 31 percent in 2005-06. The Economic Survey revealed that the share of indirect taxes declined from 82 to 69 percent during the period under review. Within the
The rupee in the starting sessions of last week got hurt modestly as importers indulged in forward buying of dollars on fears of further rise in dollar value, currency experts said. Later, the local currency improved as buying pressure eased during the cl
The rupee in the starting sessions of last week got hurt modestly as importers indulged in forward buying of dollars on fears of further rise in dollar value, currency experts said. Later, the local currency improved as buying pressure eased during the cl
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday said the World Bank loan of 6.5 billion dollars was within the limits of fiscal responsibility law and would be used for improvement of infrastructure, health, education, construction of water reservoirs, and other na
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday said the World Bank loan of 6.5 billion dollars was within the limits of fiscal responsibility law and would be used for improvement of infrastructure, health, education, construction of water reservoirs, and other na
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday said the World Bank loan of 6.5 billion dollars was within the limits of fiscal responsibility law and would be used for improvement of infrastructure, health, education, construction of water reservoirs, and other na
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Salman Shah on Sunday unveiled a plan to expand capital market, besides strengthening the banking system in the next fiscal year.
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Salman Shah on Sunday unveiled a plan to expand capital market, besides strengthening the banking system in the next fiscal year.
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Salman Shah on Sunday unveiled a plan to expand capital market, besides strengthening the banking system in the next fiscal year.
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Salman Shah on Sunday unveiled a plan to expand capital market, besides strengthening the banking system in the next fiscal year.
Whether a ''relief'' dream of downtrodden poor in Pakistan comes true, or is shattered, may be clear late on Monday evening when the government unveils the federal budget for 2006-07 in the National Assembly.
Whether a 'relief' dream of downtrodden poor in Pakistan comes true, or is shattered, may be clear late on Monday evening when the government unveils the federal budget for 2006-07 in the National Assembly.
Whether a 'relief' dream of downtrodden poor in Pakistan comes true, or is shattered, may be clear late on Monday evening when the government unveils the federal budget for 2006-07 in the National Assembly.
The wetlands are considered most productive areas as far as biodiversity is concerened and they may be compared to tropical land forests or coral reefs. Earlier they were considered merely swamps and there importance related to biodiversity and ecology wa
Every year World Environment Day is celebrated all over the world on 5th June to revive the pledge of mankind for the protection and conservation of our natural environment. At local, national and international level wide variety of programs are arranged
The money supply during July-April 22, 2006 of the current fiscal year expanded by Rs 294.9 billion or 9.9 percent as against an expansion of Rs 332.4 billion or 13.34 percent in the same period last year. The pace of monetary expansion remained well with
The money supply during July-April 22, 2006 of the current fiscal year expanded by Rs 294.9 billion or 9.9 percent as against an expansion of Rs 332.4 billion or 13.34 percent in the same period last year. The pace of monetary expansion remained well with
Security Investment Bank Limited (SIBL) was incorporated as an Investment Finance Company on May 23, 1991 in pursuance of the permission granted by the Federal Government.
Security Investment Bank Limited (SIBL) was incorporated as an Investment Finance Company on May 23, 1991 in pursuance of the permission granted by the Federal Government.
More than half the population above the age of 30 is likely to suffer from hemorrhoids which becomes a large figure in Karachi only. This was disclosed by Assistant Professor and Consultant, Section of General Surgery, Department of Surgery at AKU Dr Tabi
Keeping fighting fit as people approach old age may help them stave off the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found. Conversely being in poor physical shape is an open invitation to early declines in mental ability.
The best protection from infectious diseases is prevention, paediatricians say. Out of 50 million people who die each year, 17 million die of infectious diseases. This translates to 50,000 deaths daily caused by infections alone.
The World Environment Day is being observed on June 5 with the theme of 'Don`t Desert Drylands'. The year 2006 has already been declared as International Year of Deserts and Desertification.
When recalling memories of negative or positive events that helped to shape our identity, such as a break-up or marriage, we tend to downplay the fear, anger or other negative emotions experienced at the time and remember more of the positive emotions, ne
If you are a woman, even a few extra pounds can increase your risk of acid reflux, according to a New England Journal of Medicine study published on May 31.
A team of US researchers has discovered the "home" of stem cells in the heart, lending credence to the idea that the heart has the capacity to repair itself.
Adding to the growing evidence that mental illness in childhood can lead to problems later in life, a new Finnish study suggests that depressed kids are more likely to grow up to become smokers.
Could iron deficiency be key to baldness? The answer is yes, according to researchers at the Cleveland Clinic, who reviewed scientific literature on the connection published over the past 40 years.
Hitachi Ltd, Toshiba Corp and Renesas Technology Corp are likely to scrap their plans to jointly make chips due to expectations that such a venture would not make money, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported on June 2.
The number of PCs sold in China containing legal copies of Microsoft's Windows operating system doubled in the first quarter from the fourth, as major vendors joined a campaign to stamp out piracy, new data showed.
Big Brother is not only watching but he is also reading your e-mail. According to a new study, about a third of big companies in the United States and Britain hire employees to read and analyse outbound e-mail as they seek to guard against legal, financia
US Internet search giant Yahoo launched a video-sharing service on May 31 in a move that could capitalise on a hot online trend made clear by the popular young YouTube website.
Nokia, the world's biggest maker of mobile phones, said on May 30, it was stepping up its programme to fight counterfeiters and distributors of fake handsets.
NTT DoCoMo Inc will introduce later this year improved search engine functionality enabling cellphone users to surf the Internet as if using a PC, the president of Japan's top mobile operator said on May 01.
Motorola Inc is aiming to further expand its share in China, the world's second largest cellphone market, to match or beat its global average, a China executive said on May 30 .
Motorola Inc is aiming to further expand its share in China, the world's second largest cellphone market, to match or beat its global average, a China executive said on May 30 .
Technologi-cal gains in the next 14 years will deliver the greatest benefits not to countries currently lagging, but to those already on technology's cutting edge, a study released May 30 found.
Advanced Micro Devices Inc said it will offer a new chip for laptop computers and said it expects to be able to supply one-third of the market for computer microprocessors by 2008, stepping up its challenge to rival Intel Corp's dominance.
Sales of security software in the Asia-Pacific region excluding Japan are projected to increase to 1.7 billion US dollars by 2010 from 805 million dollars last year, an industry research group said June 01.
Japan's Renesas Technology Corp and Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Corp said on June 01 they have agreed to cooperate on 4-gigabit flash memory chips, expanding their existing ties.
Dutch chip equipment maker ASML said on June 02 its most advanced immersion lithography equipment was being used by customers for commercial production.
Dell Inc on May 31 rolled out three new personal computers aimed at consumers who are willing to pay a premium for machines they use to play games, music and video. Alex Gruzen, senior vice president of Dell Product Group, said the XPS M1210, XPS M2010 an
First-quarter earnings fell at Bombardier Inc after the company took a charge for job cuts at its train-making unit, and disappointing overall results sent its share price down 15 percent on May 30.
First-quarter earnings fell at Bombardier Inc after the company took a charge for job cuts at its train-making unit, and disappointing overall results sent its share price down 15 percent on May 30.
India's third-largest software services exporter, Wipro Ltd, said on June 01, it had agreed to acquire Europe-based retail solutions provider Enabler for about 41 million euros ($52.41 million) in an all-cash deal.
UK banks Barclays and Lloyds TSB are to nearly halve penalties for late payment of credit-card bills after Britain's consumer watchdog said the industry was overcharging customers.
High gas prices, rising interest rates and a drop in sales to rental car companies pushed General Motors Corp's US sales down 16 percent in May to 345,157 vehicles, the automaker said on June 01.
High gas prices, rising interest rates and a drop in sales to rental car companies pushed General Motors Corp's US sales down 16 percent in May to 345,157 vehicles, the automaker said on June 01.
Tiffany & Co Inc on May 31 posted a better-than-expected 8 percent rise in quarterly earnings on strong international sales and as the luxury jeweller raised prices on some items to help offset higher costs for precious metals and diamonds.
Tiffany & Co Inc on May 31 posted a better-than-expected 8 percent rise in quarterly earnings on strong international sales and as the luxury jeweller raised prices on some items to help offset higher costs for precious metals and diamonds.