LCCI President Shahid Hassan Sheikh, on behalf of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on Wednesday presented a cheque of Rs 3 million to the chief executive officer Shalamar Hospital Dr Rashid for CT scan machine of the hospital.
Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) has released another sum of Rs 415.272 million for vulnerable families of Bagh, Muzaffarabad, Neelum, Poonch, Sudhnoti, Abbottabad, Battagram, Kohistan, Mansehra and Shangla.
The government has failed to take any concrete measures to cope with the deadly dengue virus, as the number of suspected patients is increasing at an alarming rate. According to the health authorities, so far 2,350 patients with symptoms similar to viral
Pakistan's military has claimed that the religious school bombed on Monday in the country's tribal region had links with Jamaat-i-Islami (JI). Military officials told journalists on Wednesday that the seminary had all links with al Qaeda no:2 Aiman Al-Zwa
In a joint press statement on Wednesday Senator and Political Secretary to the Chief Minister of Sindh Abdul Ghaffar Qureshi and the newly appointed adviser Kishan Chand Parwani have defended appointment of advisers and expansion in the Sindh Cabinet and
Local importers of DAP fertiliser have finalised deals for the import of around 80,000 tonnes fertiliser worth nearly $24.64 million in order to ensure its ample supply in the domestic market during Rabi season, trade sources said on Wednesday.
Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim called on the spiritual leader of Hurs, Pir Pagara at the Kingri House on Wednesday and held discussion on political matters relating to Sindh.
Gulftainer Company Limited of Sharjah has announced that it has reached an agreement with the Pakistani Shaheen Group, based in Karachi, to establish a joint venture company focusing on inland logistics and transportation in Pakistan.
Writer and broadcaster Karen Armstrong has called upon the people to reclaim religion from the hard-liners and terrorists and to practice compassion - the quality of God - so that a peaceful and tolerant society could be developed.
Iran Border Security Force have arrested 48 Pakistanis on Pak-Iran border and handed them over to Taftan Levies force on Wednesday, Levies sources told APP.
The Senate standing committee on housing and works has directed Pak PWD to expedite work on schemes being implemented under Khushaal Pakistan Programme in Sindh and NWFP. At a meeting here on Wednesday with Dr Muhammad Ali Brohi in the chair, the committe
Prince Charles on Wednesday visited Neelum valley and other areas devastated by the October 8 earthquake that killed over 73,000 people and expressed shock over the large scale destruction.
Cuba has appealed to Pakistan and international community for support to put an end to the financial, commercial and economic blockade imposed by the United States against it Cuba about four decades back.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that an Overseas Pakistanis Investment Conference (OPIC) will be held in Islamabad in February 2007, to encourage and facilitate effective participation of the Overseas Pakistanis who are keen to participate in the cou
Good recovery was seen in the open market on Wednesday as the rupee picked up seven paisa versus the dollar for buying at 60.48 and gained 15 paisa for selling at 60.50 in process of trading, dealers said.
Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) will observe a countywide protest day on Friday November 3 to express sentiment against attack on a seminary in Bajour Agency in which 83 children and youth were martyred on Monday.
Good recovery was seen in the open market on Wednesday as the rupee picked up seven paisa versus the dollar for buying at 60.48 and gained 15 paisa for selling at 60.50 in process of trading, dealers said.
An eight-member delegation of Messrs Korean Electric Power Company (Kepco), headed by the Company Director, Kim Hee Kwang, called on Wapda Chairman Tariq Hamid, here on Wednesday.
Metropolitan Bank Limited (MetroBank) was incorporated in Pakistan on August 3, 1992 as a public limited company, under the Companies Ordinance, 1984. MetroBank commenced banking operations from October 21, 1992, with primary focus on retail banking and t
Provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment, Muhammad Ajmal Cheema has said a comprehensive survey of Small and Cottage Industry throughout the province has been completed. Presiding over a meeting of Punjab Small Industries Co-operation h
Metropolitan Bank Limited (MetroBank) was incorporated in Pakistan on August 3, 1992 as a public limited company, under the Companies Ordinance, 1984. MetroBank commenced banking operations from October 21, 1992, with primary focus on retail banking and t
The customs officials of most of the Asian and Pacific countries, including Pakistan are facing organised commercial tax frauds, under-valuation and under-invoicing of imported goods.
The customs officials of most of the Asian and Pacific countries, including Pakistan are facing organised commercial tax frauds, under-valuation and under-invoicing of imported goods.
The customs officials of most of the Asian and Pacific countries, including Pakistan are facing organised commercial tax frauds, under-valuation and under-invoicing of imported goods.
The federal government has decided to slash federal excise duty (FED) for cable television operators from Rs 25 per connection per month to Rs 10 giving a handsome relief of Rs 15 to them.
The federal government has decided to slash federal excise duty (FED) for cable television operators from Rs 25 per connection per month to Rs 10 giving a handsome relief of Rs 15 to them.
The federal government has decided to slash federal excise duty (FED) for cable television operators from Rs 25 per connection per month to Rs 10 giving a handsome relief of Rs 15 to them.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has sought time for upgrading the system till March 2007 to implement Mobile Number Portability (MNP), Business Recorder learnt on Wednesday.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has sought time for upgrading the system till March 2007 to implement Mobile Number Portability (MNP), Business Recorder learnt on Wednesday.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has sought time for upgrading the system till March 2007 to implement Mobile Number Portability (MNP), Business Recorder learnt on Wednesday.
The NWFP Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution demanding net profit on the power generation project of Ghazi Barotha, and urged the Federal government to refrain from initiating projects creating hatred among the federating units.
The NWFP Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution demanding net profit on the power generation project of Ghazi Barotha, and urged the Federal government to refrain from initiating projects creating hatred among the federating units.
The NWFP Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution demanding net profit on the power generation project of Ghazi Barotha, and urged the Federal government to refrain from initiating projects creating hatred among the federating units.
Six prisoners fled from district jail Turbat after killing two jail officials and injuring four others on Wednesday, Balochistan Home Secretary Tariq Ayub told APP. The escaped prisoners included Ghulam Rasool, a notorious drug trafficker, Mohammed Yasin,
Six prisoners fled from district jail Turbat after killing two jail officials and injuring four others on Wednesday, Balochistan Home Secretary Tariq Ayub told APP. The escaped prisoners included Ghulam Rasool, a notorious drug trafficker, Mohammed Yasin,
Facts speak louder than fiction, and the undeniable facts show that the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines, is in deep trouble right now, both operationally and financially.
Facts speak louder than fiction, and the undeniable facts show that the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines, is in deep trouble right now, both operationally and financially.
Facts speak louder than fiction, and the undeniable facts show that the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines, is in deep trouble right now, both operationally and financially.
International air passenger traffic grew 5.9 percent over the first nine months of this year compared with the same period in 2005, global industry body IATA (the International Air Transport Association) reported on Wednesday.
China Eximbank, a major policy lender, plans to nearly double its loans for local investments in Southeast Asia, state media and a spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Fresh bearish assault moved the entire ready-board in downward direction at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of trend-setters amid decrease in index.
Fresh bearish assault moved the entire ready-board in downward direction at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of trend-setters amid decrease in index.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc, the world's largest insurance broker by revenue, said on Wednesday that third-quarter earnings more than doubled, helped by cost cuts at its brokerage unit.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc, the world's largest insurance broker by revenue, said on Wednesday that third-quarter earnings more than doubled, helped by cost cuts at its brokerage unit.
The bearish onslaught continued to mar trade activity for the third straight session on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), where equities, led by oil and gas sector, nose-dived bringing the market down by 3.41 percent.
The bearish onslaught continued to mar trade activity for the third straight session on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), where equities, led by oil and gas sector, nose-dived bringing the market down by 3.41 percent.
President Pervez Musharraf has called Jirga of Baloch tribal chieftains in Islamabad on November 8, what appears to be a riposte to the anti-Establishment pro-Akbar Bugti Baloch Sardars' meeting at Kalat in September.
President Pervez Musharraf has called Jirga of Baloch tribal chieftains in Islamabad on November 8, what appears to be a riposte to the anti-Establishment pro-Akbar Bugti Baloch Sardars' meeting at Kalat in September.
The Monopoly Control Authority (MCA), under its new Chairman Khalid A Mirza, has started showing its teeth and started taking action against misdoings by any company. The MCA heard three important cases in Karachi on October 30 and 31 and passed order see
The Monopoly Control Authority (MCA), under its new Chairman Khalid A Mirza, has started showing its teeth and started taking action against misdoings by any company. The MCA heard three important cases in Karachi on October 30 and 31 and passed order see
The Monopoly Control Authority (MCA), under its new Chairman Khalid A Mirza, has started showing its teeth and started taking action against misdoings by any company. The MCA heard three important cases in Karachi on October 30 and 31 and passed order see