Fountain House a leading institution engaged in rehabilitation of mentally ill would provide internship programme in international capacity. A number of medical personnel would join the esteemed medical house for internship in future in this context. This
Edhi Foundation delegation has donated three ambulances worth $96,000 to the Lebanese High Relief Commission (LHRC) as part of its aid trip to Lebanon to offer relief supplies to the refugees.
World Wide Funds for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) is alarmed at the news item that appeared on July 26 in a national newspaper, stating that the government is about to allocate a large section of the Hingol National Park for defence use.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), NWFP, has prepared three draft feasibility reports of the Integrated Solid Waste and Effluent Management System in the selected cities of the province, including Peshawar, Mingora, and DI Khan.
The restriction imposed by the government on import of motor cars of over five-year-old, may cause about 50 percent decline in car imports during the current financial year.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan has directed the Kot Lakhpat jail authorities to act in accordance with the laws otherwise he would pay a visit to the jail to see the situation prevailing there.
Raffles (Pvt) Limited, which is Pakistan's first locally assembled original equipment manufacturer (OEM) branded computer system, is going to introduce its new back to school campaign with special product line.
Provincial Minister for Communication & Works, Chaudhry Zaheer-ud-Din Khan has directed the officials of C&W to speed up the pace of work on 4-lane Lahore Wagah Road from Daroghawala to Wagah which would cost Rs 1,341 million.
Two soldiers were killed and three others wounded on Thursday when an explosive device hit their convoy in a restive tribal area bordering Afghanistan, officials said.
Two soldiers were killed and three others wounded on Thursday when an explosive device hit their convoy in a restive tribal area bordering Afghanistan, officials said.
Five paramilitary troops and six drug smugglers were killed in a clash on Thursday in Chaghi, officials said. The gunfight broke out when security forces intercepted a gang of drug traffickers 300 km (185 miles) west of Quetta, capital of south-western Ba
Five paramilitary troops and six drug smugglers were killed in a clash on Thursday in Chaghi, officials said. The gunfight broke out when security forces intercepted a gang of drug traffickers 300 km (185 miles) west of Quetta, capital of south-western Ba
The power generation performance of all electricity establishments (thermal, hydel and nuclear) witnessed 5.7 percent growth to 88,379 million kWh during 2004-05. However, Wapda hydro power stations generated six percent less than in the year 2003-04, acc
People have started fleeing earthquake-affected areas of NWFP as landslides fears mounted after three members of a family died Thursday night when floodwater swept their house in Kaghan valley.
There would be sufficient rains during the current monsoon to fill all the major water reservoirs and meet irrigation water requirements both for Rabi and Kharif crops, meteorological department experts told Business Recorder here on Thursday.
A leading Democrat in the US Congress introduced legislation on Thursday to block the George W. Bush administration's proposed sale of up to 36 combat aircraft to Pakistan.
A leading Democrat in the US Congress introduced legislation on Thursday to block the George W. Bush administration's proposed sale of up to 36 combat aircraft to Pakistan.
A car bomb and several mortars ripped through central Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 27 people and wounding 101 others, police sources said. The car bomb in the shopping district of Karrada heavily damaged a building, raising fears the death toll c
A car bomb and several mortars ripped through central Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 27 people and wounding 101 others, police sources said. The car bomb in the shopping district of Karrada heavily damaged a building, raising fears the death toll c
Foreign exchange reserves declined by $26.1 million to $12,913.8 million in the week ending July 22, the State Bank (SBP) said on Thursday. Reserves held by the SBP declined to $10,546.5 million from $10,610.5 million a week earlier; however, those held b
Foreign exchange reserves declined by $26.1 million to $12,913.8 million in the week ending July 22, the State Bank (SBP) said on Thursday. Reserves held by the SBP declined to $10,546.5 million from $10,610.5 million a week earlier; however, those held b
Foreign exchange reserves declined by $26.1 million to $12,913.8 million in the week ending July 22, the State Bank (SBP) said on Thursday. Reserves held by the SBP declined to $10,546.5 million from $10,610.5 million a week earlier; however, those held b
Advisor to Prime Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs Dr Salman Shah said that we have introduced Pakistan for the first time after almost 15 years and the international equity investors have shown "positive interest" in investing in the country.
Advisor to Prime Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs Dr Salman Shah said that we have introduced Pakistan for the first time after almost 15 years and the international equity investors have shown "positive interest" in investing in the country.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) on Thursday signed a $52 million financing package with Dewan Petroleum (Pvt) Ltd, to support its upstream oil and gas exploration, development and production project in Pakistan.
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has announced the Punjab Power Generation Policy 2006, under which power projects would be undertaken by public and private sectors individually or with mutual collaboration.
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has announced the Punjab Power Generation Policy 2006, under which power projects would be undertaken by public and private sectors individually or with mutual collaboration.
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has announced the Punjab Power Generation Policy 2006, under which power projects would be undertaken by public and private sectors individually or with mutual collaboration.
Volkswagen AG, the world's fourth biggest carmaker, beat forecasts with a near 50 percent rise in adjusted second-quarter operating profit helped by a recovery in its core VW brand, driving its shares sharply higher.
Volkswagen AG, the world's fourth biggest carmaker, beat forecasts with a near 50 percent rise in adjusted second-quarter operating profit helped by a recovery in its core VW brand, driving its shares sharply higher.
Nearly 150 members of Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) in a meeting here on Thursday condemned attempts of vested interests to sabotage the efforts for across the board extension to all exporters regarding R&D facility in the recently announc
Exxon Mobil Corp, the world's largest public oil company, on Thursday reported quarterly profit surged 35 percent to top $10 billion, driven by yet another quarter of sharply higher oil prices.
Exxon Mobil Corp, the world's largest public oil company, on Thursday reported quarterly profit surged 35 percent to top $10 billion, driven by yet another quarter of sharply higher oil prices.
A rebound at the flagship Mercedes-Benz brand helped DaimlerChrysler boost second-quarter operating profit by a forecast-beating 11 percent despite a slump at US arm Chrysler.
A rebound at the flagship Mercedes-Benz brand helped DaimlerChrysler boost second-quarter operating profit by a forecast-beating 11 percent despite a slump at US arm Chrysler.
South Africa's factory gate prices surged by 7.5 percent in the year to June, a 3-1/2 year peak which stunned local markets and suggested interest rates in Africa's biggest economy will rise more than expected.
A year after President George W. Bush bypassed the Senate and appointed him UN Ambassador on a temporary basis, John Bolton told the body's Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday he has been effective and deserves a full appointment.
Bulls commanded the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh buying spree in heavyweights amid increase in index. ISE Ten index was plus by 22.38 points, as the index moved from 2,745.96 to 2,768.34 points.
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
Bulls commanded the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh buying spree in heavyweights amid increase in index. ISE Ten index was plus by 22.38 points, as the index moved from 2,745.96 to 2,768.34 points.
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
Led by oil sector, equities registered gains across the board on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) amid increasing transaction volume. The LSE-25 index further improved by 35.20 points, closing at 4624.63 against 4589.43 of Wednesday, while trading turnover inc
Led by oil sector, equities registered gains across the board on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) amid increasing transaction volume. The LSE-25 index further improved by 35.20 points, closing at 4624.63 against 4589.43 of Wednesday, while trading turnover inc
President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday stressed the need for evolving a plan on war-footing for increased power supply not only to Karachi, but also to the rest of the country. In this regard, he called for making short, middle and long-term planning with
The trading in plastic mouldings closed higher on Jodia Bazar on Thursday. The following variations were seen. Hdpe Film (Per Lb): Saudia 950 ended up by Rs 1.25 at Rs 48.50, Mobil finished higher by Rs 1.25 at Rs 48.50 and TR144 moved upward by Re 1 at R
President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday stressed the need for evolving a plan on war-footing for increased power supply not only to Karachi, but also to the rest of the country. In this regard, he called for making short, middle and long-term planning with
The Karachi Port handled 120,102 tonnes of cargo including 104,144 tonnes import, 15,958 tonnes export cargo and 4,967 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday.
President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday stressed the need for evolving a plan on war-footing for increased power supply not only to Karachi, but also to the rest of the country. In this regard, he called for making short, middle and long-term planning with
The International Grains Council said on Thursday it had cut its forecast for world wheat production in 2006/07 (July-June) to 596 million tonnes, down nine million from a previous projection of 605 million. The wheat crop would be below the 617 million t
The federal cabinet has approved new Trade Organisations Ordinance, in principle, to weed out fake trade bodies, prohibit grouping, block voting and campaigning, the sources in the commerce ministry told Business Recorder on Thursday. However, till
The Egyptian government's main wheat buyer said it bought 285,000 tonnes of US and Canadian wheat on Thursday for shipment between August 21 and 31. Sayed el-Hefny, vice chairman of the government's General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), gave th
The federal cabinet has approved new Trade Organisations Ordinance, in principle, to weed out fake trade bodies, prohibit grouping, block voting and campaigning, the sources in the commerce ministry told Business Recorder on Thursday. However, till
US hard red winter wheat spot basis bids were steady to firmer on Thursday, with country selling down along with decreased futures prices. The basis was pushed 4 cents firmer in Catoosa, Oklahoma, and 3 cents in Enid, Oklahoma, as competition stirred for
The federal cabinet has approved new Trade Organisations Ordinance, in principle, to weed out fake trade bodies, prohibit grouping, block voting and campaigning, the sources in the commerce ministry told Business Recorder on Thursday. However, till
US FOB Gulf corn and soyabean basis offers were mostly steady on Wednesday, with traders expecting a pick up in export demand amid a drop in prices. Barge freight spot bids were steady at St. Louis, higher on the Illinois River and lower on the lower Ohio
The federal cabinet has approved new Trade Organisations Ordinance, in principle, to weed out fake trade bodies, prohibit grouping, block voting and campaigning, the sources in the commerce ministry told Business Recorder on Thursday. However, till
The outlook for Britain's wheat crop should become clearer over the next few days as harvesting gathers pace with a heatwave earlier this month expected to have cut yields, analysts said on Thursday. "Overall I would expect them (wheat yields) to be down
A new monthly statement has been chalked out for the withholding agents for collection or deduction of withholding tax. The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) on Thursday issued draft of monthly statement for collection or deduction of withholding tax. It has