Japanese share prices could set new highs next week in tandem with a stronger Wall Street if data eases worries over the US economic slowdown although North Korea poses a wildcard, analysts said on Friday.
The publishing industry's biggest annual gathering wrapped up Sunday with a bid to establish book fairs as prime hunting ground for Hollywood agents scouting material for the next blockbuster.
The number of insurgent attacks in southern Afghanistan has halved in the past month and the incidents that have occurred have been less ferocious than previously, the Nato -led force said Sunday.
Supporters of a senior cleric who has challenged Iran's system of clerical rule have clashed with police during a protest outside the cleric's house, Iranian media reported on Sunday.
Iran on Sunday flatly refused to suspend uranium enrichment despite moves at the UN Security Council to draft a sanctions resolution against it for failing to halt the sensitive nuclear work.
Lithuania expelled on Sunday a high-ranking Russian diplomat for suspected spying, the Baltic News Service (BNS) reported, quoting unnamed sources. A Foreign Ministry spokesman declined immediate comment on the report but invited reporters to what he call
North Korea may bring the date of a planned nuclear test forward after a contentious remark by China's UN ambassador angered generals in the reclusive country, a source with close ties to Pyongyang said on Sunday.
China hailed a visit by new Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday as a "turning point" in relations as they agreed to upgrade ties and denounced North Korea's plans for a nuclear test as unacceptable.
Forest fires were still raging across Indonesia on Sunday, with visibility cut to as low as 30 metres (100 ft) in parts of Borneo island, forcing cars to use headlights and throwing air travel into chaos.
New cracks emerged in German Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition government at the weekend, as ruling party leaders exchanged sharp words only days after overcoming differences to seal a face-saving health care deal.
Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Sunday denounced blasphemous video footage of members of a far-right Danish party after the film sparked outrage in the Muslim world.
The world's top handset maker Nokia expects its sophisticated Series 60 software for smartphones to appear in more medium-priced phones in 2007 due to lower manufacturing costs, company officials said.
The Quetta judicial magistrate-III has sent 51 Taliban on a three-day remand in various police stations here on Sunday. They were arrested from different parts of Quetta on Saturday.
Iran Border Security Force have arrested 88 Pakistanis on Pakistan-Iran border and handed over them to Taftan Levies force on Sunday afternoon, Levies sources told APP on phone.
Senior Vice-President PML and Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence Senator Nisar Memon has assured the KESC Employees Unity to carry their problems to concerned high-ups for solution.
Observing first anniversary of the killer earthquake that struck northern parts of the country and Azad Kashmir on October 8 last, on that day thousands of lives were lost in the blink of an eye while leaving larger numbers of people injured and homeless
The artist formerly known as Cat Stevens is set to make a comeback, releasing his first commercial album nearly three decades after he converted to Islam and withdrew from the pop world. And Yusuf Islam dismisses criticism that returning to the music indu
Last week I had an opportunity to interact with about 30 Chief Executives of leading Indian and foreign companies at the IMA CEOs Forum in New Delhi. Obviously there was interest to know about Pakistan's politics, economy and its relations with India.
The last date was September 30, 2006 for filling of tax returns, but a large number of people have not filed their returns due to Ramazan or some other reasons.
While the Prime Minister and the government are firm in their resolve to eliminate street crimes in the country and Karachi in particular, there seems to be no concrete measures taken in this direction till now.
Given the difficulties inherent in undertaking any kind of reform, including financial sector reform, it is not surprising that inertia often sets in. The uncertainty over who will win and who will lose, the opposition of elite or special interest groups
An unexplained explosion on Wednesday in the Ayub National Park, a recreation spot situated not very far from the Army House, came as an unsettling reminder for the public that terrorists can strike anywhere anytime. Luckily, the explosion did not cause a
Agriculture is the mainstay of Pakistan's economy. Unfortunately, however, it is still largely dependent on the weather conditions in the country and has generally suffered from severe shortage of irrigation water in the recent years.
Chairman Wapda Tariq Hamid has given a target of electrification of 800 villages to Lahore Electricity Supply Company (Lesco) during current fiscal year.
Pakistan Workers Federation (PWF) has built 62 one room temporary residential accommodations for the earthquake-affected families of the workers in Azad Kashmir and built two schools for their children in Mansehra and Balakot for promotion of education as
A comprehensive survey of small enterprises and cottage industry has been completed in the province and will soon be published. Official sources told Business Recorder here on Sunday that a separate survey was also conducted for urban and rural are
Punjab government has prepared an action plan for the setting up five hydel generation projects in various areas of the province. Official sources told Business Recorder here on Sunday that under the programme the proposed hydel generation projects
Federal Minister for Water and Power Liaquat Ali Khan Jatoi has said that Radhan Grid Station would be upgraded from 66 K.V to 132 K.V within one week to make electricity supply better in the area.
Some of the items widely used during Ramazan maintained uppish outlook including gram and gram dal of Punjab besides jute goods and pineapple on the commodity wholesale market during the week ended on October 7,2006. Other commodities moved either ways mo
The Sindh Abadgar Board in its meeting on Sunday said that water crisis in Sindh had attained alarming proportions, and expressed surprise that water rotation programme was continuing even during flood year. Abdul Majeed Nizamani presided over the meeting
District Nazim Raja Javed Ikhlas said on Sunday asked the private sector to join hands with the government for promotion of quality education in the country. He was addressing as chief guest at the concluding ceremony of a Teachers' Training Workshop on P
The World Post Day will be observed on October 9 to mark the foundation of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). This day provides an excellent opportunity to familiarise the postal employees and the public with the aims and activities of the UPU, said a news
On the eve of the October 8 earthquake, Michael Jones, the Country Director of World Food Programme (WFP) in Pakistan termed his agency's operation in Azad Kashmir (AJK) and North West Frontier Province (NWFP) as "a big success."
Oxfam Country Representative, Farhana Farouqi said on Sunday that after October 8 devastating earthquake in AJK and NWFP, positive and big progress had been made for the relief and rehabilitation of people in these areas.
Member Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council Ghulam Raza Naqvi on Sunday paid rich tributes to Pakistan Army, NGOs, international community, and volunteers for extending full support in the rescue, relief, reconstruction and rehabilitation of quake victims.
Deputy Chairman Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed said here on Sunday that only 35000 quake survivors were residing in camps. Talking to BBC he said, about 31 to 32 thousand people are living in 41 camps in Azad Kashmir and more than three thousand survivor
Senator Enver Baig of the PPP has expressed shock and dismay over the increasing incidence of corruption involving high ups and the regime's refusal to take action them.
Thousands of people from different walks of life gathered on Sunday at Fatima Jinnah park adjacent to Margallah towers to pay homage to those who lost their lives and became disabled after the devastating earthquake of October 8, 2005.
The Punjab government has approved the construction of another four-storey block in the Lahore General Hospital costing around Rs 420 million in a bid to expand hospitals up gradation programme.
The feasibility report for remodelling of Lower Bari Doab Canal (LBDC) has been completed and work on PC-I is in progress. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) would provide first instalment for this five-year project in December.
Punjab Minister for Population Welfare Nasim Lodhi has said that the government is determined to control population growth and eliminate poverty. She stressed the need for further efforts to control the high rate of population growth by creating awareness
All Pakistan Goods Transport Association (APGTA) and All Pakistan Drivers Workers Union have threatened the government to lunch countrywide protests and strikes if the assassins of truck driver Mahmood Elahi were not arrested.
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi in a function on the eve of first anniversary of earthquake disaster here on Sunday has launched Pakistan's first Disaster Rescue Team. The team organised by Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) is a specialised Urb
Prices failed to maintain their firmness on increased selling by the ginners, and spot rate showing a loss of Rs 35 to Rs 2425 on the last day of the week.
Prices failed to maintain their firmness on increased selling by the ginners, and spot rate showing a loss of Rs 35 to Rs 2425 on the last day of the week.
Export Promotion Bureau has received the following International Tenders from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details of Tenders from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Region
Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Regional/Sub-Regional O
Markazi Imam Hussain Council will hold a conference to observe the birth anniversary of 'Hazrat Imam Hassan (AS) here on October 9. Minister for Religious Affairs, Ejaz-ul-Haq is likely to chair the conference, while, Minister for Provincial Co-ordination
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson, Benazir Bhutto has welcomed the release of PPP Vice Chairman and former speaker of the National Assembly Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani after a five-year ordeal following his bail by the Lahore High Court.
Newly elected President of the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Rana Shehzad has renewed his pledge to complete all trade related projects in his tenure of one year.
The rehabilitation process of the earthquake victims of October 08 last year should be focused on the self motivation and confidence building of the people of the devastated areas. Nothing could bring them permanent prosperity except their own involvement
About 382 health units would be reconstructed in eight districts of quake-hit areas of Azad Kashmir and NWFP within a period of three years. Consultant health sector Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (Erra) Dr Mateen Haider on Sunday
Erra Chairman, Altaf Saleem on Sunday said that overall performance for relief and rehabilitation in quake-hit areas remained satisfactory during the year. Talking to a private news channel, he said, there were 350,000 people without any social commodity.
"Yaum-e-Istaqamat" was observed on Sunday in southern Punjab to express solidarity with the quake-stricken people of NWFP and Azad Kashmir. Special prayers were offered for the people who died or injured in the earthquake. Traffic stopped at 08:51a
The first anniversary of the October 8, 2005 earthquake victims was observed here in NWFP and Fata with great respect and reverence to remember all those who lost their lives and sustained injures in the country's worst catastrophe that brought havoc in A
Azad Jammu & Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Attique has lauded the Pakistani nation for extending unprecedented support to the suffering Kashmiri people during last year's devastating earthquake.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday inaugurated a 40-bed pre-fabricated hospital constructed with Japanese assistance to provide healthcare to the people in the quake-affected area.
The Interpol, on the request of federal government, has issued a warrant against former TPO Lyari Town, Umar Shahid, who had fled to UK after being nominated in a murder case in which 40 other police personnel were also booked, sources told Business Re
The South Asian Free Media Association (Safma) in its National Executive Body meeting held here on Sunday has condemned the continuing rise in violence against working journalists in the country over the past few months.
Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed has demanded audit of all funds received for the earthquake-hit areas and urged the government to table the report of their distribution in the National Assembly.
Telecard Limited, who is to announce FY06 results on Monday, is expected to post profits after tax of Rs 15 million (EPS: Rs 0.05); 94 percent lower as compared to previous year.
Telecard Limited, who is to announce FY06 results on Monday, is expected to post profits after tax of Rs 15 million (EPS: Rs 0.05); 94 percent lower as compared to previous year.
'World Mental Health Day 2006' is being celebrated on October 10 with a pledge that efforts would be made to create more awareness among the people about psychiatric problems to create a healthy society.
As many as three persons were killed while one injured in a head-on collision between a car and a trailer near Port Qasim here on Sunday. According to details, a trailer No TLD-351 hit a car No ABY-568 coming from the opposite direction, resultantly three
A high-level committee headed by Sindh home adviser Waseem Akhtar, after crime analysis of each town, finally decided to replace TPOs of towns where criminal activities, particularly street crimes, were not under control.
Ambassador Kamran Niaz held quarterly interactive meeting with the overseas Pakistani community living in Japan at the embassy premises here on Sunday. According to report received here, a large number of community members participated in the open forum.
Chairman Prime Minister's Inspection Commission, General Farooq Ahmed Khan will represent Pakistan at the meeting of Saarc Disaster Management Centre, to be held here on Monday (today)
The United States will train 30,000 teachers and build 50 schools in quake affected areas of Pakistan, the US ambassador said on Sunday, on the first anniversary of an earthquake that killed 73,000 people.
The United States will train 30,000 teachers and build 50 schools in quake affected areas of Pakistan, the US ambassador said on Sunday, on the first anniversary of an earthquake that killed 73,000 people.
US Ambassador to Pakistan Ryan C. Crocker said on Sunday that United States government and people stood with the people of Pakistan to rebuild better life in quake hit areas. He was talking to PTV on the occasion of first anniversary of devastating earthq
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday said preservation of contemporary history was vital to apprise the coming generations how the nation coped with various challenges and natural calamities.
Swiss insurer Baloise sees no take-over candidates at the moment although the company wantedto play an active role in the consolidation of the sector in Europe, the company's chief executive officer told a Swiss Sunday newspaper.
The commander of Nato troops in Afghanistan is to travel to Pakistan in coming days for talks with President General Pervez Musharraf over the Taliban insurgency, the Nato-led force said here on Sunday.
The commander of Nato troops in Afghanistan is to travel to Pakistan in coming days for talks with President General Pervez Musharraf over the Taliban insurgency, the Nato-led force said here on Sunday.
US and Iraqi forces killed 30 Shia militiamen Sunday during a fierce street battle in the southern city of Diwaniyah in which a US main battle tank was severely damaged.
US and Iraqi forces killed 30 Shia militiamen Sunday during a fierce street battle in the southern city of Diwaniyah in which a US main battle tank was severely damaged.
The Pakistan Muslim League (N) has sought explanation from the PPP leadership for its secret contacts with the government for possible deal, sources said. The PPP Chairman Makhdoom Amin Fahim would explain his party position to the PML (N) leadership toda
The Pakistan Muslim League (N) has sought explanation from the PPP leadership for its secret contacts with the government for possible deal, sources said. The PPP Chairman Makhdoom Amin Fahim would explain his party position to the PML (N) leadership toda
When net foreign assets (NFA) of the banking system- or crudely put the country''s liquid foreign exchange reserves- accumulate, money supply increases even if government borrowing or private sector credit utilisation remain unchanged at their existing le
When net foreign assets (NFA) of the banking system- or crudely put the country's liquid foreign exchange reserves- accumulate, money supply increases even if government borrowing or private sector credit utilisation remain unchanged at their existing lev
When net foreign assets (NFA) of the banking system- or crudely put the country's liquid foreign exchange reserves- accumulate, money supply increases even if government borrowing or private sector credit utilisation remain unchanged at their existing lev
Twenty one people, 19 of them children, may have died in central Vietnam in two boat accidents, officials and state media said on Sunday. A boat went down early on Saturday while ferrying children to their morning class in Nghe An province, and 19 childre
The Provincial Minister for Communication and Works, Chaudhry Zaheeruddin Khan, has said that government is utilising all available resources for providing comfortable, safe and speedy means of communication to the people of southern Punjab.
The Indian occupation army claimed on Sunday its soldiers shot dead eight suspected freedom fighters as they tried to cross into occupied Kashmir from Pakistan. An officer and a soldier were also killed in two separate gunbattles in Gurez and Poonch areas
The Indian occupation army claimed on Sunday its soldiers shot dead eight suspected freedom fighters as they tried to cross into occupied Kashmir from Pakistan. An officer and a soldier were also killed in two separate gunbattles in Gurez and Poonch areas
Share prices on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) gained around 5 percent during last week following aggressive buying in banking, petroleum and cement sectors, which helped the index to cross the 4600 mark.
Share prices on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) gained around 5 percent during last week following aggressive buying in banking, petroleum and cement sectors, which helped the index to cross the 4600 mark.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday announced to provide jobs in government departments to the people, disabled in October 8 earthquake and reiterated full support to the injured till their complete recovery and rehabilitation.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday announced to provide jobs in government departments to the people, disabled in October 8 earthquake and reiterated full support to the injured till their complete recovery and rehabilitation.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has accepted a set of demands of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), but asked the officials to seek guarantee from its representatives to ensure that the industry would start crushing operation for season 2006-07 as per s
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has accepted a set of demands of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), but asked the officials to seek guarantee from its representatives to ensure that the industry would start crushing operation for season 2006-07 as per s
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has accepted a set of demands of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), but asked the officials to seek guarantee from its representatives to ensure that the industry would start crushing operation for season 2006-07 as per s
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has chalked out an initial sketch of ''National Audit Plan'' in consultation with an ''international expert'', encompassing latest techniques to conduct productive audit.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has chalked out an initial sketch of 'National Audit Plan' in consultation with an 'international expert', encompassing latest techniques to conduct productive audit.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has chalked out an initial sketch of 'National Audit Plan' in consultation with an 'international expert', encompassing latest techniques to conduct productive audit.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has clarified that SRO 1021(I)/2006 of October 2, 2006, has prescribed minimum cost and freight (C&F) per unit value for levying sales tax at the time of import. Accordingly, the amounts mentioned therein denote the valu
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has clarified that SRO 1021(I)/2006 of October 2, 2006, has prescribed minimum cost and freight (C&F) per unit value for levying sales tax at the time of import. Accordingly, the amounts mentioned therein denote the valu
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has clarified that SRO 1021(I)/2006 of October 2, 2006, has prescribed minimum cost and freight (C&F) per unit value for levying sales tax at the time of import. Accordingly, the amounts mentioned therein denote the valu