Federal government has fixed a production target of 297,000 tons good quality seed for the year 2006-07, which include 201,700 tons of wheat seed, 62,000 tons of cotton seed and 11,900 tons of rice seed. According to official sources, the use of good qual
World Bank (WB) emphasised the need to enhance service delivery to Pakistan's citizens with particular attention to programmes in health, education, water and sanitation, and safety nets is essential for the achievement of Pakistan's poverty reduction goa
National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) is organising a two-day training programme for 'Citizen Community Boards (CCBs)' from June 26. According to a NCHD's spokesman here on Wednesday, NCHD is organising this training programme in collaboration
National Highways and Motorway police on Thursday recovered and handed over Rs 1.327 million to its owners. As per details, two residents of Faisalabad-Amir, son of Ghulam Rasool and Imran, son of Maqbool-boarded a bus bearing number plate LWC-9386 from F
The City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that city District Government Karachi (CDGK) would sing an agreement formally with the Malaysian and Indian private firms in the first week of July to built a multi-storied Information Technology (IT) tower in th
India and Pakistan on Wednesday held first meeting of the Working Group on Information Technology and Telecommunications under the auspices of Joint commission and shared their experiences in the field.
Misys Banking Systems, a global leader in banking software and solutions, announced that its core banking system, Misys Equation, is to be implemented by KASB Bank to help it grow its retail banking business and further enhance customer relationships.
Managing Director, Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) Brigadier Iftikhar Haider has directed the concerned authorities to ensure smooth water supply to the metropolis from all 131 pumping stations throughout the monsoon season.
Customs authorities on Wednesday seized nearly a tonne of hashish from a truck carrying fruit from neighbouring Afghanistan, officials said. "We have recovered 900 kilograms (1,980 pounds) of hashish concealed in some fruit crates," customs official Hayat
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has upgraded the long-term entity rating of Modaraba Al-Mali to 'A-' (Single A Minus) while maintaining the short-term rating at 'A2' (A Two).
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has upgraded the long-term entity rating of Modaraba Al-Mali to 'A-' (Single A Minus) while maintaining the short-term rating at 'A2' (A Two).
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) is planning to prepare a 'national business agenda (NBA)' for the next five years to promote targeted sectors.
Chief of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed, was visiting his airmen in Turkey where PAF F-16s contingent was engaged in a large scale multinational operational exercise "Anatolian Eagle".
The National Assembly was informed on Wednesday that Rs 10950.448 million were provided to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) during the year 2005-2006 under Public Sector Development Plan.
The Finance Ministry has failed to implement Prime Minister's directive regarding providing Rs 233.5 million to the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) required to open 100 new stores and 16 warehouses, it is learnt.
As the budget session moves towards its conclusion State Minister Omar Ayub on Wednesday moved in the National Assembly the finance bill to give effect to the financial proposals of the federal government and "to amend certain laws".
Falling trend persisted in the open market on Wednesday as the rupee drifted lower versus the dollar, shedding 15 paisa for buying at 60.65 and sliding 10 paia for selling at 60.70, dealers said.
Pro-Taleban militants on Wednesday distributed leaflets blaming Pakistani authorities for the killing of a reporter who was investigating the death of a key al Qaeda operative.
Falling trend persisted in the open market on Wednesday as the rupee drifted lower versus the dollar, shedding 15 paisa for buying at 60.65 and sliding 10 paia for selling at 60.70, dealers said.
Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has upgraded the long-term rating of the Bank of Punjab to 'AA' (Double A), while the short-term has been maintained at 'A1+' (A One Plus).
This textile manufacturing unit of Federal 'B' Area Karachi belongs to a very strong industrial group-Younus Brothers Group which has the speciality of installing state-of-the-art textile technology and having sustained outreach in global export market.
Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has upgraded the long-term rating of the Bank of Punjab to 'AA' (Double A), while the short-term has been maintained at 'A1+' (A One Plus).
This textile manufacturing unit of Federal 'B' Area Karachi belongs to a very strong industrial group-Younus Brothers Group which has the speciality of installing state-of-the-art textile technology and having sustained outreach in global export market.
The Punjab Auqaf, Religious and Minorities Affairs Department will set up the Seerat Academy and the Quran Complex at a land measuring 54 kanals with a cost of Rs 550 million. The project would play a key-role in sensitising the youth about the Seerat-un-
A spokesman of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has said that turning down of PSMA's offer of procuring sugar mills stocks at the importing cost by the government proves that sugar industry is 'not guilty' of sugar price hike.
PPP Punjab President Qasim Zia has said that Ms Benazir Bhutto would celebrate her 53rd birthday with PPP workers in Pakistan. He was addressing the PPP workers gathered in party's Punjab office here to celebrate 52nd birthday ceremony of Ms Benazir Bhutt
A comprehensive investment plan worth Rs 4 billion has been chalked out for agriculture marketing system during next three years. Under the plan, cold storage, processing units, provision of refrigerated vehicles and improving marketing system for the agr
The Afghan Foreign Minister Dadfar Sangeen Spanta will visit Pakistan on June 23 to discuss bilateral matters in an "environment of trust and mutual confidence." Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, who is in Azerbaijan's capital to attend the OIC For
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday said Pakistan offers attractive opportunities for investment and provides a level playing field for business without making any distinction between local and international investors.
President General Pervez Musharraf said on Wednesday that Pakistan has an excellent infrastructure in IT sector, and the environment is conducive for investment and development in this sector. He stated this during a presentation by an internationally ren
Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has taken a suo motu notice of the murder of a journalist, Hayatullah Khan, who was killed in North Waziristan a few days back.
Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has taken suo motu notice on a press report published on 17th June, 2006 regarding acquittal of accused for undue reasons and has ordered Zafar Iqbal Tarrar, Judicial Magistrate (JM), Islamabad, to submit his comme
The Privatisation Commission (PC) has decided to include Small and Medium Enterprises Bank (SME Bank) in the privatisation programme, but transaction process would not be finalised without prior clearance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Pakistan's external liabilities - external debt plus foreign exchange liabilities - totalled $36.557 billion at the end of March 2006, indicating an increase of 3.72 percent or $1.312 billion since December 30, 2005, said the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The CBR has levied sales tax at the rate of zero-percent on the import and local supply of flavoured milk. Through SRO 646(I)/2006, issued on Wednesday, a new tariff heading (22.02) has been included in the scope of zero-rating of dairy products.
The CBR has levied sales tax at the rate of zero-percent on the import and local supply of flavoured milk. Through SRO 646(I)/2006, issued on Wednesday, a new tariff heading (22.02) has been included in the scope of zero-rating of dairy products.
The CBR has levied sales tax at the rate of zero-percent on the import and local supply of flavoured milk. Through SRO 646(I)/2006, issued on Wednesday, a new tariff heading (22.02) has been included in the scope of zero-rating of dairy products.
The CBR has levied sales tax at the rate of zero-percent on the import and local supply of flavoured milk. Through SRO 646(I)/2006, issued on Wednesday, a new tariff heading (22.02) has been included in the scope of zero-rating of dairy products.
Schools in the Norwegian capital will ban Muslim girls from wearing the burqa, adding to the list of European cities and states that have banned the headdress.
Schools in the Norwegian capital will ban Muslim girls from wearing the burqa, adding to the list of European cities and states that have banned the headdress.
Floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain have killed at least 111 people in Indonesia's South Sulawesi province and left a further 101 missing, an official said Wednesday.
Floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain have killed at least 111 people in Indonesia's South Sulawesi province and left a further 101 missing, an official said Wednesday.
The government on Wednesday granted three exploration licences and petroleum concession agreements to Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL) in Sindh and Balochistan.
The government on Wednesday granted three exploration licences and petroleum concession agreements to Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL) in Sindh and Balochistan.
The government on Wednesday granted three exploration licences and petroleum concession agreements to Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL) in Sindh and Balochistan.
On 76 active ingredients of all pesticides, whether manufactured locally or imported, sales tax will be collected at import stage on fixed value-addition of 15 percent. Thereafter, no further sales tax shall be levied or charged on any stage of pesticides
On 76 active ingredients of all pesticides, whether manufactured locally or imported, sales tax will be collected at import stage on fixed value-addition of 15 percent. Thereafter, no further sales tax shall be levied or charged on any stage of pesticides
On 76 active ingredients of all pesticides, whether manufactured locally or imported, sales tax will be collected at import stage on fixed value-addition of 15 percent. Thereafter, no further sales tax shall be levied or charged on any stage of pesticides
On 76 active ingredients of all pesticides, whether manufactured locally or imported, sales tax will be collected at import stage on fixed value-addition of 15 percent. Thereafter, no further sales tax shall be levied or charged on any stage of pesticides
A roadside bomb in North Waziristan region killed three paramilitary troops and wounded three on Wednesday, a government official said. The bomb hit a paramilitary convoy patrolling near the town of Mir Ali, said Fida Mohammad Khan, a top administrator in
A roadside bomb in North Waziristan region killed three paramilitary troops and wounded three on Wednesday, a government official said. The bomb hit a paramilitary convoy patrolling near the town of Mir Ali, said Fida Mohammad Khan, a top administrator in
The International Investor (TII), a major Kuwaiti Financial Group, has announced acquisition of RFM Loyalty Private Limited; a Karachi based credit card acquiring and Loyalty management services business.
The International Investor (TII), a major Kuwaiti Financial Group, has announced acquisition of RFM Loyalty Private Limited; a Karachi based credit card acquiring and Loyalty management services business.
The International Investor (TII), a major Kuwaiti Financial Group, has announced acquisition of RFM Loyalty Private Limited; a Karachi based credit card acquiring and Loyalty management services business.