The JS Group and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on Wednesday announced the initial closing of JS Private Equity Fund-I and raised 70 million dollar, including 20 million dollar from IFC in this private equity fund to invest in high-potential
Gas supply to Uch Power Plant near Dera Murad Jamali (Nasirabad district) was suspended in an explosion Tuesday-Wednesday night. According to details, unknown terrorists blew up 24 inch dia gas pipeline supplying gas to Uch Power Plant from Uch gas field
NWFP Minister for Health Inayatullah on Wednesday directed all executives district health officers (EDOs) to chalk out comprehensive plans for mobilising society to effectively promote iodine consumption and prevent diseases caused due to iodine deficienc
Two-way trading was seen in the currency market on Wednesday as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) provided dollars to the banks to meet the importers' demand, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee inched up with a gain of one paisa against the d
The NWFP government is launching a vigorous campaign to create public awareness against the aerial firing in the province from September 1 to 10 to eliminate the scourge of festive firing from the society and ensure safety of life and property of the peop
Two-way trading was seen in the currency market on Wednesday as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) provided dollars to the banks to meet the importers' demand, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee inched up with a gain of one paisa against the d
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Tariq Azeem on Wednesday said a broad-based media strategy is essential to combat propaganda against national interests and influence public opinion in the Western countries.
The Directors of Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited (Shahtaj Sugar) in their Report to the members state that it was a year of shortage of sugarcane in the country as total production was less than the requirement.
Pakistan Muslim League on Wednesday decided to launch an "awareness campaign throughout the country to expose the irresponsible and derogatory attitude of members of Muttahida Majlis Amal (MMA) exhibited by them when the bill to protect the rights of wome
The Directors of Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited (Shahtaj Sugar) in their Report to the members state that it was a year of shortage of sugarcane in the country as total production was less than the requirement.
A sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday snubbed poorly prepared high officials of the food ministry for their inability to justify excessive expenditures incurred on various accounts mainly fertiliser import.
Pakistan's all round cricketer Wasim Raja died of heart attack here on Wednesday while playing a match in the club. Raja, 54 was regarded as one of the great all rounders and had played 57 tests and over 50 one dayers.
Defying all forecasts of splitting up at the eleventh hour the opposition in the National Assembly has stuck together. All 141 members that sit on the opposition benches, including the incarcerated Javed Hashmi, have signed the no-confidence motion agains
Speaker National Assembly Chaudhry Amir Hussain on Wednesday formed a 24-member 'House' select committee on Hudood laws. The committee came into being after all the parliamentary committees forwarded names of lawmakers, following the strong agitation by t
Combined opposition in the National Assembly on Wednesday expressed concern over Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan's health, demanding lifting of all restrictions on him. The government assured the House, which resumed business with 40 minutes delay that the father of
Chairman Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Lieutenant General Zulfiqar Ali Khan (Retd) on Wednesday directed all officers to expedite on merit the disposal of all pending cases. Talking to APP here, he said that he was personally clearing all the pendin
Five new centres are being established at a cost of Rs 25 million for the education and training of special children so that they could become self-reliant citizens of the society. This was stated by Provincial Minister for Special Education Qudsia Lodhi
Provincial Minister for Law, Local Government and Public Prosecution, Muhammad Basharat Raja has said that an independent criminal prosecution service would be launched formally next month for which process of recruitment has been started.
Pakistan Footwear Manufacturers Association (PFMA) Chairman Khawaja Muhammad Ali has strongly regretted the CBR notification on reduction of duty drawback rates and demanded its reversal.
Chronic pain is continuous, long-term pain, which can be caused by diseases like arthritis or by nerve damage. Pain affects millions of people world-wide and can be difficult to treat because of its long period medication and possible drug side-effects.
The management of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, in an emergent meeting held here on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the news that Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan has been diagnosed as cancer patient.
The administration of fruits and vegetables markets and market committees has been directed to ensure that price fixation in the market be completed by 0600 hours in the morning and subsequently the price lists be distributed to all the shopkeepers by 070
The Crop Reporting Service Cell (CRSC) of Sindh Agriculture Department should be reactivated and surplus staff be posted to its vacant posts, ordered Sindh Chief Secretary, Fazalur Rehman here on Wednesday.
Professor Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa has been detained and restricted under section 05(1)(b) of Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance 1960 with cogent reasons to maintain the public safety and tranquillity.
Justice Rana Baghwandas, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court after Chief Justice of Pakistan, took oath here on Wednesday as acting Chief Justice of Pakistan. Supreme Court of Pakistan Judge Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar administered oath in the oath-
Sofia Ismail, chairperson of Ismaili Welfare Trust, has expressed deep concern over reports that Pakistan's scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan is suffering from prostrate cancer. In a statement here on Wednesday, she urged the Muslim Ummah to pray for recover
Provincial Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Syed Raza Ali Gillani, has approved a new housing scheme under public-private partnership for Tehsil Pindi Bhattian over 60 acres of land. This housing scheme is a part of the comprehensive action pla
SAP to hold their annual technology conference, SAP Pakistan summIT2006 in Lahore from September 6 2006. This two-day conference, occurring for the second successful year in Pakistan is the most comprehensive business and technology forum in the country a
Land record of 18 districts of Punjab would be computerised under a project titled 'Land Record Management and Information System' (LRMIS) for which the government would spare an amount of Rs 539.36 million.
President Pakistan Muslim League Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain along with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Muhammad Ali Durrani on Wednesday visited Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan and inquired about his health. They remained with the renowned scientist for arou
President Pakistan Muslim League Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain along with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Muhammad Ali Durrani on Wednesday visited Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan and inquired about his health. They remained with the renowned scientist for arou
Dutch police arrested 12 passengers behaving suspiciously on a US Northwest Airlines plane bound for India that was forced to turn back to Amsterdam's Schiphol airport on Wednesday.
Dutch police arrested 12 passengers behaving suspiciously on a US Northwest Airlines plane bound for India that was forced to turn back to Amsterdam's Schiphol airport on Wednesday.
The Tripartite Commission, composed of senior military and diplomatic representatives from Afghanistan, Pakistan, the coalition forces in Afghanistan, and the Nato International Security Assistance Force, held its 18th meeting here on Wednesday.
The Tripartite Commission, composed of senior military and diplomatic representatives from Afghanistan, Pakistan, the coalition forces in Afghanistan, and the Nato International Security Assistance Force, held its 18th meeting here on Wednesday.
The Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF), a joint venture of the Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Finance and the US Agency for International Development (USAID), will carry out policy analysis on the competitive advantages of motorcycles in Pakistan.
A Pakistan-born architect accused of plotting a "jihad" or holy war bombing campaign in Australia was sentenced to 20 years in jail on Wednesday. Faheem Khalid Lodhi, 36, was convicted of planning to blow up the electrical grid in Australia's biggest city
The British Deputy High Commissioner, Hamish St Daniel, has said that Britain is a very strong supporter of Pakistan to provide it markets access in European countries. Addressing members of Site Association of Industries (SAI) here on Wednesday.
The British Deputy High Commissioner, Hamish St Daniel, has said that Britain is a very strong supporter of Pakistan to provide it markets access in European countries. Addressing members of Site Association of Industries (SAI) here on Wednesday.
The British Deputy High Commissioner, Hamish St Daniel, has said that Britain is a very strong supporter of Pakistan to provide it markets access in European countries. Addressing members of Site Association of Industries (SAI) here on Wednesday.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) sold Rs 14,500 million of Treasury bills on Wednesday in a three-day repo operation at 8.35 percent to mop up funds from the money market.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) sold Rs 14,500 million of Treasury bills on Wednesday in a three-day repo operation at 8.35 percent to mop up funds from the money market.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) sold Rs 14,500 million of Treasury bills on Wednesday in a three-day repo operation at 8.35 percent to mop up funds from the money market.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) sold Rs 14,500 million of Treasury bills on Wednesday in a three-day repo operation at 8.35 percent to mop up funds from the money market.
Pakistan's Ministry of Ports & Shipping has planned a luxury ferry service between Karachi and Dubai, which is expected to start by November. Pakistan's Ports and Shipping Director-General, Captain Anwar Shah (Retd) was quoted as saying by Gulf News on We
Dutch mail firm TNT has agreed to sell its underperforming logistics business to US-based private equity fund Apollo Management for 1.48 billion euros ($1.9 billion), it said on Wednesday.
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), Central Telecommunication Region, is upgrading wireless phone service. The services in district Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur, Okara, Sahiwal and Pakpattan of 1099 MHz Phase-II in 74 BTS would be susp
Total Parco Pakistan Ltd (TPPL) held a prize distribution for two of its in-house training campaigns ie, "Forecourts in Bloom" and "Restroom Cleanliness".
There is broad consensus among International Monetary Fund member countries that China, South Korea, Turkey and Mexico should get bigger IMF voting rights in a proposal to be discussed by the executive board on Wednesday, officials say.
Bulls snatched the floor from the bears at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh buying spree in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in upward direction amid increase in index. ISE Ten index showed an improvement of 12.74 points, as the in
Bulls snatched the floor from the bears at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh buying spree in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in upward direction amid increase in index. ISE Ten index showed an improvement of 12.74 points, as the in
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (August 23, 2006).
Contrary to the investors' expectations in the wake of tabling no-confidence motion against the prime minister, equities marginally recovered a day earlier losses and closed in the green zone on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE).
Contrary to the investors' expectations in the wake of tabling no-confidence motion against the prime minister, equities marginally recovered a day earlier losses and closed in the green zone on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE).
US President George W. Bush called President Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday and expressed appreciation for Pakistan's role in fighting terrorism in the context of the terror plot in Britain, the foreign ministry said.