Like other parts of Pakistan, the 59th Independence Day of Pakistan was also celebrated here on Monday with great enthusiasm and reaffirmation of commitment to continue struggle for the cause of the country and progress.
The 59th Independence Day celebrations were held in Karachi on Monday in a befitting manner offering prayers for the progress and prosperity of the people of Pakistan and return of peace in the Muslim World.
The nation on Monday celebrated the 59th Independence Day with traditional zeal, enthusiasm and renewed pledge to make the country more strong and prosperous. The day dawned with 31-gun salute in the Federal capital and 21-gun salute in the provincial cap
Saadat Eijaz Qureshi, leading exporter of fruits and vegetables, Managing Director of Roshan Group has assumed charge of the office of chairman Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Board (PHDEB).
Minor Gastroenteritis has been reported from various parts of the worst flood hit district Mardan where 265 patients have been admitted during last one week, the stool sample had been collected and sent to laboratory for further investigation.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged the provincial government of NWFP to activate the disease early warning system (DEWS) in the flood-hit areas of the province to control the outbreak of likely epidemics.
The Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) has announced Kamal-e-Fun Award for the year 2005. Prominent writer/poet/scholar Nabi Bux Khan Baloch has been nominated for Kamal-e-Fun Award 2005.
President General Pervez Musharraf has conferred the award of 'Sitara-i-Eisaar' on China Red Cross Society. The award has been given in recognition to the meritorious services rendered by the China Red Cross Society during the disaster relief operation of
Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has approved multi-storey residential apartment's project worth Rs 40 million for the staff of Jinnah Hospital. This was announced by Jinnah Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Ejaz Ahmed Sheikh while addressing
Inauguration ceremony of new building of Institute of Business Administration was held at Punjab University New Campus. Speaking on the occasion, vice-chancellor Arshad Mahmood said that the new workplace is characterised by state-of-the-art academic faci
The Supplementary Examinations 2005 of BA (Regular/External) and BSc will commence with effect from August 26. This was announced by the acting controller of examinations, University of Karachi, on Tuesday.
British Council is offering 30 scholarships to Pakistanis with Master degree for ten fields of studies mentioning business administration, economics, gender studies, human rights, international relations, law, management, media studies, public administrat
Wapda officers and employees, all over the country, celebrated the Independence Day of Pakistan in a graceful manner on Monday. The day dawned with special prayers for integrity, solidarity and progress of Pakistan after Fajr prayer in the mosques of Wapd
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that provincial government was spending a substantial amount to take care of historical places and cultural heritage of Lahore. Addressing a function at Lahore Fort on Tuesday.
Dewan Sugar Mills Limited (Dewan Sugar) is a public limited company incorporated on June 27, 1982 under the Companies Act, 1913 (now the Companies Ordinance, 1984) and its shares are listed on Karachi and Lahore Stock Exchanges in Pakistan.
Governor Punjab, Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has said that construction of Kalabagh dam is a must for the progress of the country and prosperity of its people. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the 500-KV grid station which completed wi
Dewan Sugar Mills Limited (Dewan Sugar) is a public limited company incorporated on June 27, 1982 under the Companies Act, 1913 (now the Companies Ordinance, 1984) and its shares are listed on Karachi and Lahore Stock Exchanges in Pakistan.
Sindh governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has expressed the hope that PTCL would continue to provide best telecom facilities to its customers and there is a dire need of a comparatively good telecom package for customers.
The Anti-violence Crime Cell (AVCC) on Tuesday arrested three more persons, allegedly involved in the assassination of Allama Hasan Turabi. DSP Khurram Waris of AVCC said that the Cell on a tip-off conducted a raid at a place on Nishtar Road under the jur
Sindh Education Manager (Colleges) and Chairman Centralised Admission Committee, Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, has extended the date for submission of forms under the Centralised Admission Policy (CAP) scheme.
Zaiviji Ismail has been appointed as the chairman of Shell Companies in Pakistan and managing director, Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) from September 1, this year.
The City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has issued directives to sack around 187 supervisors and personnel of Malaria Department from their jobs on the basis of serious professional irregularities, and warned the other city government officials with such conseq
Sindh Governor, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad has stressed to complete works of Lyari Expressway and to bring it under use for providing traffic facilities at the earliest.
Tuesday proved another opposition's day: both in the National Assembly and the Senate. After the Independence Day break, its members looked grittier to bank on the opportunity the Supreme Court detailed verdict in Pakistan Steel Mills privatisation case h
The National Assembly session was adjourned abruptly on Tuesday when the opposition unleashed its scathing criticism over troubled Pakistan Steel Mills sell-off deal and sought ruling by the chair to disqualify ministers who are part of the cabinet commit
Police excesses are a routine matter and Tuesday was no different. This time the victims were two members of the parliament, yards away from the parliament house. "We have very clear instructions that when the Prime Minister is passing through the Constit
Demanding of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to step down after the scrapping of the Pakistan Steel Mills privatisation, the opposition in the Senate on Tuesday proposed summoning of the parliament's special sitting to take up the Council of Common Interest (
The Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has declared its income at Rs 46 billion, and earning per share (EPS) Rs 10.69 in FY06 against Rs 33 billion (EPS Rs 7.67) in FY05, depicting a growth of 39 percent.
The Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has declared its income at Rs 46 billion, and earning per share (EPS) Rs 10.69 in FY06 against Rs 33 billion (EPS Rs 7.67) in FY05, depicting a growth of 39 percent.
The Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has declared its income at Rs 46 billion, and earning per share (EPS) Rs 10.69 in FY06 against Rs 33 billion (EPS Rs 7.67) in FY05, depicting a growth of 39 percent.
The Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has declared its income at Rs 46 billion, and earning per share (EPS) Rs 10.69 in FY06 against Rs 33 billion (EPS Rs 7.67) in FY05, depicting a growth of 39 percent.
The Planing Commission has observed that ethanol blending as fuel would cut down petroleum prices to ensure energy security in the coming years when industrial sector''s dependence on gas would increase manifold.
The Planing Commission has observed that ethanol blending as fuel would cut down petroleum prices to ensure energy security in the coming years when industrial sector's dependence on gas would increase manifold.
The Planing Commission has observed that ethanol blending as fuel would cut down petroleum prices to ensure energy security in the coming years when industrial sector's dependence on gas would increase manifold.
Indian troops on Tuesday fired across LoC for the first time in a year and a half, injuring two Pakistani boys, a Pakistani military spokesman said. "It was unprovoked firing and we are going to protest with the Indian authorities and the United Nations M
Indian troops on Tuesday fired across LoC for the first time in a year and a half, injuring two Pakistani boys, a Pakistani military spokesman said. "It was unprovoked firing and we are going to protest with the Indian authorities and the United Nations M
Washington is pushing for a new gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to Pakistan and "strongly opposes" a rival pipeline from Iran, US diplomat Steven Mann said on Tuesday after meeting with Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov.
Washington is pushing for a new gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to Pakistan and "strongly opposes" a rival pipeline from Iran, US diplomat Steven Mann said on Tuesday after meeting with Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov.
Washington is pushing for a new gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to Pakistan and "strongly opposes" a rival pipeline from Iran, US diplomat Steven Mann said on Tuesday after meeting with Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov.
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet in its meeting on Wednesday is likely to approve a package of billions of rupees to overcome loadshedding in the country. The package includes procurement of 132 transformers of 11 kV by the power
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet in its meeting on Wednesday is likely to approve a package of billions of rupees to overcome loadshedding in the country. The package includes procurement of 132 transformers of 11 kV by the power
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet in its meeting on Wednesday is likely to approve a package of billions of rupees to overcome loadshedding in the country. The package includes procurement of 132 transformers of 11 kV by the power
Home Depot Inc, the world's largest home improvement retailer, on Tuesday posted better-than-expected second-quarter profit as sales to professional contractors expanded, but softened its sales and earnings growth outlook for the year as the US housing ma
Home Depot Inc, the world's largest home improvement retailer, on Tuesday posted better-than-expected second-quarter profit as sales to professional contractors expanded, but softened its sales and earnings growth outlook for the year as the US housing ma
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has invited tenders separately for Rs 10 billion three-month, six-month and one-year Treasury Bills for August 16, 2006. The tender will be opened at 11:30 hours on Wednesday, August 16, 2006. Result will be announced the
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has invited tenders separately for Rs 10 billion three-month, six-month and one-year Treasury Bills for August 16, 2006. The tender will be opened at 11:30 hours on Wednesday, August 16, 2006. Result will be announced the
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has invited tenders separately for Rs 10 billion three-month, six-month and one-year Treasury Bills for August 16, 2006. The tender will be opened at 11:30 hours on Wednesday, August 16, 2006. Result will be announced the
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has invited tenders separately for Rs 10 billion three-month, six-month and one-year Treasury Bills for August 16, 2006. The tender will be opened at 11:30 hours on Wednesday, August 16, 2006. Result will be announced the
Federal Health Minister Nasir Ahmed Khan has said the government has exempted the medical and surgical equipment from taxes to facilitate private sector for providing better health facilities to the people.
Federal Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Sherpao, talking to a private TV news channel, has stated that the entire country will soon have fingerprinting facility. He said the government was taking measures to improve performance and efficiency of the police,
The Federal Minister for Water and Power, Liaquat Ali Jatoi has said that no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz would fail badly because government enjoys enough majority in the Parliament.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that for the first time in the history Pakistan has been strong in defence, economy, and politically democratically.