The Tourism Minister, Nelofar Bakhtiar has invited the tourists, students and foreigners to take part in 'Freedom Rally Ormara Balochistan' on the occasion of 'Independence Day'. She was addressing a press conference here on Monday on 'Balochistan Rally'
The Director General National Agricultural Research Centre Islamabad (NARC) Dr Muhammad Afzal on Monday said that Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock would soon introduce high efficiency irrigation system to bring a quantum jump in quality and yield of
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has conducted a workshop to enable English faculty of public sector institutions to cope up with the challenges of latest English language teaching techniques.
Pakistan said on Monday expulsion of diplomats by Pakistan and India on August 5 should not derail the peace process, as it is in the interest of both Pakistan and India, this region and the world at large.
The kidnapping of the Palestinian Speaker Aziz Dweik by the Israelis echoed in the National Assembly on Monday to show solidarity with the Palestinians.
The Board of Directors of Pak-Libya Holding Company (Pte) Ltd has stressed the need to play a greater role in the bilateral trade between its two joint venture partners. In its 81st meeting, held last week in London, the Board of Pak-Libya showed great en
Manchhar Lake Water Release Committee at a meeting held here on Monday has decided to release 1.5 percent water of Manchhar Lake into the River Indus to protect any breaches in the lake. District nazim Hyderabad, Kanwar Naveed Jamil presided over the meet
River Indus at Chashma and River Chenab at Qadirabad were in high flood, while River Indus at Tarbela, Kalabagh, Taunsa, and River Chenab at Khanki were in medium flood and River Indus at Guddu and Sukkar, River Chenab at Marala and River Ravi at Balloki
Nazim Karachi, Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that City District Government (CDGK) was taking steps for strengthening the Town Administrations. While all possible assistance will be extended in development schemes, steps were in hand to provide the town and
A meeting of the Organising Committee for arranging Independence Day Celebration on 14th August, was held here on Monday under the Chairmanship of Registrar of the Committee, Professor, Dr Muhammed Aslam Uqaili.
The opposition, after submitting its requisition with Sindh Assembly secretariat, is expecting that the government would ignore it and summon the session from Friday. Opposition MPAs said on Monday that it was seldom that the government accommodated the o
Sindh Chief Minister Arbab Ghulam Rahim has condoled the death of Abode Atari, father of Ghinwa Bhutto, chairperson, PPP Bhutto Shaheed. In a letter of condolence on Monday, the chief minister said that he was grieved on the death of Atari.
Al Habtoor Group Chairman, Sultan Al Habtoor said Pakistan offers best investment opportunities in the region under the dynamic leadership of General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.
Gas supply has been suspended to several cities of Punjab province after two gas pipelines were ruptured in a explosion near Sui on Saturday, said SNGPL general manager Ali Hassan. Engr Majid Latif, who was doing work at the site, said the explosion occur
Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Chaudhry Muhammad Wasi Zafar said the state land would be provided to deserving people to build their own houses as implementation of development programme had been geared up to disseminate the fruits of
The government is determined to convert Gujranwala into a model Industrial City and under 'Made in Gujranwala Vision', it intends to establish a model Industrial Estate on the pattern of Sundar Industrial Estate, Lahore.
President General Pervez Musharraf called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon to end grave human tragedy there, during his conversation with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, saying the UN Security Council had a critical role in arresting spiralling viol
With a view to provide essential commodities at subsidised rates to one million deserving and needy families of the province every month, Chief Minister Punjab's "Sasta Ration Scheme" has been launched on Monday in all the 35 districts of the province.
An earthquake of mild intensity, measuring 4.0 on the international Richter scale, was felt in Hazara division on Monday. According to the preliminary analysis of Meteorological station here, the earthquake was originated at 11:42 a m.
President General Pervez Musharraf has sanctioned payment of special allowance equal to 100 percent of the basic pay to all officers/officials of the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) from August 1, 2006.
Business Solutions, a consultancy house and training institution, organised a two-day course on "Developing Leadership Skills" exclusively for the State Bank Officers at the Learning Resource Centre, State Bank of Pakistan, Karachi.
The dollar demand was up slightly versus the rupee in the interbank market on Monday due to tight supplies, losing two paisa for buying and selling at 60.29 and 60.31, respectively. The dollar supply was tight due to international closure, the rupee would
The government on Monday tabled five ordinances before the National Assembly, including The Banks (Nationalisation) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2006 amid noisy protest by the opposition. Law minister Wasi Zafar moved the motion to lay down ordinances in the lo
The dollar demand was up slightly versus the rupee in the interbank market on Monday due to tight supplies, losing two paisa for buying and selling at 60.29 and 60.31, respectively. The dollar supply was tight due to international closure, the rupee would
The Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC), has rectified 450 major faults in the city's underground power cable network following downpour that has been continuing since July 30.
The latest update of the company's financials have been published in its 3rd Quarterly Report for current financial year 2005-06, which has been downloaded from its active website for review. After this review the last financial year 2004-05 review has al
As an instinctive phenomenon, the focus of power politics shifts from sitting parliaments to some other places when new elections approach. Perhaps it happens everywhere in the world or at least in the third world where 'behind the scene' powers did play
The latest update of the company's financials have been published in its 3rd Quarterly Report for current financial year 2005-06, which has been downloaded from its active website for review. After this review the last financial year 2004-05 review has al
Pakistani police on Monday arrested 14 Chinese who arrived in the port city of Karachi on fake South Korean passports on their way to Europe and two Koreans suspected of human trafficking, officials said.
The opposition on Monday strongly flayed the government over its failure in taking measures to avert heavy damage of life and property in the face of imminent floods following heavy spell of monsoon rains.
The government on Monday told Senate categorically there was no plan to privatise or bifurcate the Civil Aviation Authority, allaying the opposition fears in this regard. The government also came under scathing criticism over the privatisation of Pakistan
A sensational music concert was organised to the delight and enthusiasm of more than 3,000 people by Samsung Electronics in collaboration with the Karachi Club (KC), according to a press release.
Mobilink on Sunday announced the continuation of its rewarding partnership with Box Office to launch yet another Hollywood blockbuster, the record-smashing 'Pirates of the Caribbean, Dead Man's Chest'.
The Board of Directors of Small Medium Industrial Leasing Estates (Pvt) Ltd (Smile) has submitted an 'executive summary' to Sindh Board of Revenue (BoR) which states that the small and medium enterprises sector comprises majority of industrial sector, and
The Provincial Home Department has extended the period of notification issued in respect of reward money announced for providing information leading to the arrest of killers in various high profile murder cases.
A 16-member newly formed cabinet was sworn in at the Kashmir House in Islamabad on Monday. The out going AJK President Major General Sardar Muhammad Anwar Khan (Retd) administered the oath. Besides Ministers, three advisor and special Assistant to AJK PM
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has assured the computer industry of withdrawal of 15 percent general sales tax (GST) imposed on import of computers in the budget, within a week.
Situation in the troubled Bugti-Sui area has returned to normal, interior minister Aftab Sherpao said on Monday, but warned there would be no reconciliation with leaders of miscreants.
Seven people were killed in continuing violence in Indian Occupied Kashmir as freedom fighters held three persons hostage during a stand-off with the army, police said Monday.
Seven people were killed in continuing violence in Indian Occupied Kashmir as freedom fighters held three persons hostage during a stand-off with the army, police said Monday.
Business community of Karachi has warned the government that they will go to any extent if the government failed to make public the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC)''s privatisation agreement with present owners in next 24 hours.
Business community of Karachi has warned the government that they will go to any extent if the government failed to make public the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC)'s privatisation agreement with present owners in next 24 hours.
Business community of Karachi has warned the government that they will go to any extent if the government failed to make public the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC)'s privatisation agreement with present owners in next 24 hours.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday hosted a lunch for the delegation of Sindh PML leaders at the Prime Minister house that was also attended by President General Pervez Musharraf. During an informal chat with guests President General Pervez Musharraf h
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday hosted a lunch for the delegation of Sindh PML leaders at the Prime Minister house that was also attended by President General Pervez Musharraf. During an informal chat with guests President General Pervez Musharraf h
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has invited international tenders for acquisition of two double-hull Aframax class oil tankers and one Panamax class bulk carrier of up to 10 years old.
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has invited international tenders for acquisition of two double-hull Aframax class oil tankers and one Panamax class bulk carrier of up to 10 years old.
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has invited international tenders for acquisition of two double-hull Aframax class oil tankers and one Panamax class bulk carrier of up to 10 years old.
Despite PRSP''s progress in unemployment and poverty reduction, the government still faces challenges like high levels of rural poverty, rise in income inequality, gender gap in health and education, youth unemployment, sustainability in high economic gro
Despite PRSP's progress in unemployment and poverty reduction, the government still faces challenges like high levels of rural poverty, rise in income inequality, gender gap in health and education, youth unemployment, sustainability in high economic grow
Despite PRSP's progress in unemployment and poverty reduction, the government still faces challenges like high levels of rural poverty, rise in income inequality, gender gap in health and education, youth unemployment, sustainability in high economic grow
The provincial government of NWFP is likely to announce a hydel power policy after introducing certain amendments in the existing policy unveiled in 2002 to enhance capacity limit from 20 MW to 50 MW, sources in Sarhad Hydel Development Organisation (Shyd
General Motors' vehicle sales in Europe fell 1.6 percent in July, led lower by the Opel brand, but GM still gained market share, the world's biggest carmaker said on Monday. GM sold 156,680 cars and vans in Europe last month, improving its market share to
General Motors' vehicle sales in Europe fell 1.6 percent in July, led lower by the Opel brand, but GM still gained market share, the world's biggest carmaker said on Monday. GM sold 156,680 cars and vans in Europe last month, improving its market share to