The leader in the telecom industry of Pakistan, Ufone, is all set to sponsor the sixth ITCN Asia - 2006, to be held at Karachi Expo Centre from August 9 to 11.
The meteorological department on Thursday forecast the cloudy weather with chances of light rains during next 24 hours in the metropolis. According to the met office official, due to the absence of thick masses of water in the sky only light showers in sh
The City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has formed a committee to ascertain the reasons behind the rainwater accumulation at Schon Circle, Teen Talwar, Bath Island and adjacent areas.
Federal Railways Minister Shaikh Rashid Ahmed on Thursday said rail link between Karachi and rest of the country will be restored tomorrow (Friday) after construction of an alternate bridge at Ran Pathani, some 78-kilometres away from Karachi.
The Institute of Information Technology, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro organised Seminar on Fast Emerging Telecommunication Technology, Optical Cross Connects-Device for Next Generation Optical Networks.
Slight changes were seen in the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee fluctuated in a narrow band versus the dollar for buying and selling at 60.30 and 60.32, dealers said. They said that dollars' supply was comfortable which helped the rupee to hold
The Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) Authority has agreed to conduct examination of imported goods in the presence of representatives of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Sultan Mahmood Chairman, Import and Anti Smuggling Sub
Slight changes were seen in the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee fluctuated in a narrow band versus the dollar for buying and selling at 60.30 and 60.32, dealers said. They said that dollars' supply was comfortable which helped the rupee to hold
The export armaments have increased to 200 million dollar in 2005 as compared to 20 million dollar in the year 2001. This was said by Major General Syed Absar Hussain, Director General, Defence Export Promotion Organisation (DEPO) while speaking at the pr
The latest update about the company's financials has been published in the 3rd quarterly report of the current financial year 2005-06. The report also gives account of nine months' cumulative result which is under review here as 9M, 2005-06.
The United States officials have rejected a claim by a private arms-control group that a new reactor, being built in Khushab, is unusually large and could make fuel for up to 50 nuclear warheads a year, according to The New York Times report on Thursday.
The latest update about the company's financials has been published in the 3rd quarterly report of the current financial year 2005-06. The report also gives account of nine months' cumulative result which is under review here as 9M, 2005-06.
The law and order situation arising from rainfalls in Sindh were reviewed in details at a high level meeting held under the chairmanship of Home Minister Rauf Siddiqi here on Thursday. The meeting was attended by IIG Sindh Jehangir Mirza, CCPO Niaz Ahmed
Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim on Thursday called for taking such far reaching steps in Karachi and other cities of the Province whereby the problems taking place during and after rains could be effectively overcome.
Some unknown outlaws kidnapped a nurse of Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) and deprived her of jewellery, cash, mobile phone. Khalida Parveen, the victim of broad day light robbery told Cantt Police that she was waiting for taxi outside the Mil
A 22-member Pakistan deaf cricket team is leaving for England on Saturday (August 5) to take part in a two test and three ODI series against England, and the tour has been sponsored by Bank Alfalah Limited.
National Women Volleyball Championship will be held under the auspices of Pakistan Volleyball Federation from September 14 at Islamabad. The teams from four provinces, Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, Higher Education Commission and Pakistan Education Boards will
Provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment, Muhammad Ajmal Cheema has said that tree plantation campaign would be started in all industrial estates of Punjab where over 500,000 trees to be planted during current tree plantation campaign.
A warehouse of the latest mines safety equipment has been set up from where mine owners are provided these equipment on no-profit-no-loss basis. Punjab Mines and Minerals Minister Muhammad Sibtain Khan stated this while presiding over a meeting of Chief I
The government of General Pervez Musharraf ranks as the most corrupt in South Asia when its corruption scandals are compared to those in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Nepal over a seven year period, the PML-N said on Thursday.
With a view to proposing a way forward for documentation of drug addicts and their rehabilitation, the Chief Secretary has constituted a 4-member committee comprising Secretary Health as its chairman and Secretary Excise & Taxation, Secretary Social Welfa
Research scholar from the Oxford University UK, David Johnson, while highlighting the impacts of human activity in the alpine areas, has stressed the need for ensuring the integrity of the eco-systems in the Shandur valley of Pakistan.
Provincial Minister for Population Welfare, Naseem Lodhi has said that 1800 Imam/Khateebs have been imparted training regarding benefits of small family and keeping the family according to resources under Social Mobilisation Programme (SMP).
Reconciliation Cell of Punjab Power Department has directed the Multan Electricity Power Company (Mepco) to refund Rs 2.6 million to TMA Rajanpur for sending an illegal detection bill to 26 TMA's buildings while declaring defective meters.
The management of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) has assured members of Site Association of Industry (SAI) that out of 35 tripped power supply feeders in Site industrial area 15 will be restored by midnight and rest would be restored by Friday
The Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC), has claimed that it had rectified major cable faults that occurred following heavy downpour during the week. According to the corporation's spokesman, the power utility has successfully troubleshot 98 percen
The indigenously devised Risk-based Refund Analysis System would soon be launched for speedy payment of sales tax refunds to the exporters. Sources said on Thursday that the CBR Chairman M. Abdullah Yusuf highly appreciated the accuracy of the RRAS and e-
The indigenously devised Risk-based Refund Analysis System would soon be launched for speedy payment of sales tax refunds to the exporters. Sources said on Thursday that the CBR Chairman M. Abdullah Yusuf highly appreciated the accuracy of the RRAS and e-
The indigenously devised Risk-based Refund Analysis System would soon be launched for speedy payment of sales tax refunds to the exporters. Sources said on Thursday that the CBR Chairman M. Abdullah Yusuf highly appreciated the accuracy of the RRAS and e-
The Special Convertible Rupee Accounts (SCRAs), a financial instrument reflecting non-residents perception about investing in Pakistani securities, plummeted once again to $6.3 million on August 01, 2006.
The Special Convertible Rupee Accounts (SCRAs), a financial instrument reflecting non-residents perception about investing in Pakistani securities, plummeted once again to $6.3 million on August 01, 2006.
The Special Convertible Rupee Accounts (SCRAs), a financial instrument reflecting non-residents perception about investing in Pakistani securities, plummeted once again to $6.3 million on August 01, 2006.
Officials of India, Iran and Pakistan appointed an expert committee on Thursday to resolve their disagreement over the price of Iranian gas to be sold to the South Asian nations through a multi-billion dollar pipeline.
Officials of India, Iran and Pakistan appointed an expert committee on Thursday to resolve their disagreement over the price of Iranian gas to be sold to the South Asian nations through a multi-billion dollar pipeline.
Officials of India, Iran and Pakistan appointed an expert committee on Thursday to resolve their disagreement over the price of Iranian gas to be sold to the South Asian nations through a multi-billion dollar pipeline.
Privatisation Minister Zahid Hamid on Thursday said 10 to 15 percent shares of Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) will be offered for global depository receipts (GDRs) and initial public offering (IPO) by September 30.
Privatisation Minister Zahid Hamid on Thursday said 10 to 15 percent shares of Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) will be offered for global depository receipts (GDRs) and initial public offering (IPO) by September 30.
Privatisation Minister Zahid Hamid on Thursday said 10 to 15 percent shares of Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) will be offered for global depository receipts (GDRs) and initial public offering (IPO) by September 30.
Privatisation Minister Zahid Hamid on Thursday said 10 to 15 percent shares of Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) will be offered for global depository receipts (GDRs) and initial public offering (IPO) by September 30.
The Planning Commission has identified 10 major areas to cut down wastage through prudent use of natural resources and give a further boost to the economy. These were agriculture, water resources, industry, quality education, transportation, infrastructur
The Planning Commission has identified 10 major areas to cut down wastage through prudent use of natural resources and give a further boost to the economy. These were agriculture, water resources, industry, quality education, transportation, infrastructur
The Planning Commission has identified 10 major areas to cut down wastage through prudent use of natural resources and give a further boost to the economy. These were agriculture, water resources, industry, quality education, transportation, infrastructur
Prime Commercial Bank Limited (PCBL) has planned to open three more Islamic banking windows in Islamabad, Faisalabad and Quetta in next month to tap the potential of Islamic banking products.
By the end of 2006, 10 Pakistani companies currently listed on Karachi Stock Exchange will be listed in the United Arab Emirates. Hanif Jakhura, chief executive of Pakistan''s Central Depository Company, central securities depository, will be in Abu Dhabi
By the end of 2006, 10 Pakistani companies currently listed on Karachi Stock Exchange will be listed in the United Arab Emirates. Hanif Jakhura, chief executive of Pakistan's Central Depository Company, central securities depository, will be in Abu Dhabi
By the end of 2006, 10 Pakistani companies currently listed on Karachi Stock Exchange will be listed in the United Arab Emirates. Hanif Jakhura, chief executive of Pakistan's Central Depository Company, central securities depository, will be in Abu Dhabi
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Royal Norwegian Embassy on Thursday signed a 4 million dollars addendum to their existing cost sharing agreement for the Devolution Trust for Community Empowerment (DTCE) project to empower and engage co
Pakistan on Thursday handed over five buses to Afghanistan to be used for country's educational institutions, a foreign ministry statement said. Minster of State for Foreign Affairs Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar presented the keys to the Ambassador of Afghanist
The Government of Pakistan, via the Ministry of Interior and the Frontier Constabulary, signed a memorandum of understanding with the US embassy here on Thursday worth 2.7 million dollar in security and communications equipment, as well as increased capac
The Washington Times newspaper in its editorial on Thursday described the proposed changes in Hudood Ordinance as an act of personal courage by President Pervez Musharraf and a victory for Pakistani women.
Pakistan on Thursday described the killing of civilians in Israel's offensive in Lebanon as a 'massacre' that could provoke a clash of civilisations. Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri said Israel's three-week offensive against the Hezbollah militi
Pak-India Peace Initiatives (PIPI) has announced to postpone joint Indo-Pak Independence Day celebrations scheduled in Pakistan on August 14 on August 15 in India.
President Pervez Musharraf praised the role of China Radio International (CRI) for strengthening the bonds of Sino-Pak friendship through its Urdu service.
A suicide car bomber on Thursday killed 21 civilians in one of Afghanistan's deadliest attacks this year, while a Canadian Nato soldier and 10 Taliban died in other violence.