After the Dargai suicide attack on military recruits, security has been put on high alert across the province while entry of irrelevant people and vehicles in cantonment areas has been banned.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is working on a strategy to take action against those institutions involved in using cellular phone jamming devices and causing interference in telecommunication network, Business Recorder has learned.
The 23rd death anniversary of Al-Haj Chaudhry Muhammad Ashraf, a former Senator from Sindh and a well-known industrialist and founder of Ashraf Group of Industries, was observed with solemnity.
Pakistan on Thursday probed al Qaeda links to a suicide bombing that killed 42 recruits at an army base near the Afghan border, as Britain and the United States expressed outrage over the attack.
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has expressed deep sense of grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives of the personnel of Punjab Regiment during the suicide attack at Dargai.
Former Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) leaders, Senator Agha Shahid Bugti and Amanullah Kanrani, while announcing to withdraw their resignations, have announced to rejoin the party and vowed to continue mission of Nawab Akbar Bugti.
ANP's provincial Chief Bashir Ahmad Bilour condemning the killing of 42 army recruits said on Thursday the federal minister for interior should accept his failure and resign of the job to set an example in the country.
MMA President Qazi Hussain Ahmad on Thursday said the sad incident of suicidal attack on armymen in Dargai was an outcome of the wrong policies being persuaded by Pervez Musharraf, which must now be corrected forthwith.
So far, a total of 3,640 patients with signs and symptoms similar to the dengue fever have been admitted to different hospitals across Pakistan. About 1,410 patients have been found positive for dengue fever all over the country by Thursday, said a press
Federal Minister for Interior Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has said that the country could not be left to the leniency of terrorists and warned that stern action would be taken against terrorists and suicide attackers.
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Muhammad Ali Durrani on Thursday said the government would bring to task those perpetrators involved in the unfortunate Dargai incident.
President Pervez Musharraf has said that art and culture play an important role in promoting love and harmony among the people and such activities could also help in promoting the soft image of Pakistan.
Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) has supplied medical aid of over 5 million dollar in the earthquake affected areas.
Motorway police has taken special measure for free flow of traffic for the Raiwind Tableeghi congregation. Special Guidance Centers have been set up on the GT Road to provide any help needed by the commuters.
Security in and around of different police training colleges and recruits' training centres in Interior Sindh has been stepped up following the Wednesday's suicide attack in Dargai.
Employees Old Age Benefit Institution (EOBI) has approved formation of 'Dispute Resolution Committees' to resolve all outstanding disputes of leather garments exporters.
Federal Minister Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sardar Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan has said that Federal Government has given subsidy of Rs 250 for potassium and phosphate not only for this Rabi season but for the whole year.
The demand of household furniture goods has witnessed a straight decline of around 30 percent during the last five years in the wake of higher raw material prices and lower purchasing power, dealers said on Thursday.
The management of the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has decided that trading in the shares of 13 companies shall be kept suspended for a further period of 60 days from November 10, or until such time as the cause of suspension is removed.
Malaysia has requested Pakistan to slash 20 percent regulatory and customs duty on import of crude palm oil (CPO) before fully implementing free trade agreement (FTA).
Malaysia has requested Pakistan to slash 20 percent regulatory and customs duty on import of crude palm oil (CPO) before fully implementing free trade agreement (FTA).
Malaysia has requested Pakistan to slash 20 percent regulatory and customs duty on import of crude palm oil (CPO) before fully implementing free trade agreement (FTA).
Malaysia has requested Pakistan to slash 20 percent regulatory and customs duty on import of crude palm oil (CPO) before fully implementing free trade agreement (FTA).
Recently there have been few reports, editorials and comments in both print and electronic media concerning the financial health of PIA and the new revised standards of the European Union. All this, requires some clarification for the benefit of the gener
Recently there have been few reports, editorials and comments in both print and electronic media concerning the financial health of PIA and the new revised standards of the European Union. All this, requires some clarification for the benefit of the gener
Recently there have been few reports, editorials and comments in both print and electronic media concerning the financial health of PIA and the new revised standards of the European Union. All this, requires some clarification for the benefit of the gener
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is going to issue new currency notes of Rs 100 and Rs 500 denomination in the country on November 10. SBP Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar is likely to release the new currency notes in a function scheduled at the headquarters
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is going to issue new currency notes of Rs 100 and Rs 500 denomination in the country on November 10. SBP Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar is likely to release the new currency notes in a function scheduled at the headquarters
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is going to issue new currency notes of Rs 100 and Rs 500 denomination in the country on November 10. SBP Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar is likely to release the new currency notes in a function scheduled at the headquarters
Vietnamese entrepreneurs have approached Pakistani exporters and invited them to explore $5 billion Vietnamese textile market. A member of Vietnam trade promotion delegation, which is on a short visit to Pakistan, told Business Recorder that Pakist
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has handed over the revised survey forms to the Gallup, Pakistan for launching of a perception survey of taxpayers and government departments about the reform agenda and integrity of the employees.
Collectors of sales tax would review the progress on the taxation measures taken in budget 2006-07, including collection of federal excise duty on financial services.
Collectors of sales tax would review the progress on the taxation measures taken in budget 2006-07, including collection of federal excise duty on financial services.
Collectors of sales tax would review the progress on the taxation measures taken in budget 2006-07, including collection of federal excise duty on financial services.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has assured to resolve all the pending cases of textile sales tax refund before December 31. Defending its stance over the refund of sales tax of the textile industry, before the National Assembly Standing Committee, whi
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Pakistan is a high investment country that offers unlimited opportunities both in fixed income bonds as well as equities. The Prime Minister said this talking to the former World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Pakistan is a high investment country that offers unlimited opportunities both in fixed income bonds as well as equities. The Prime Minister said this talking to the former World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Pakistan is a high investment country that offers unlimited opportunities both in fixed income bonds as well as equities. The Prime Minister said this talking to the former World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn
Senior Vice President of ENI Petroleum Company of Italy Umbertto Vergine along with members of his delegation called on the Federal Minster for Petroleum and Natural Resources Amanullah Khan Jadoon here on Thursday and discussed investment opportunities i
Senior Vice President of ENI Petroleum Company of Italy Umbertto Vergine along with members of his delegation called on the Federal Minster for Petroleum and Natural Resources Amanullah Khan Jadoon here on Thursday and discussed investment opportunities i
Senior Vice President of ENI Petroleum Company of Italy Umbertto Vergine along with members of his delegation called on the Federal Minster for Petroleum and Natural Resources Amanullah Khan Jadoon here on Thursday and discussed investment opportunities i
India's top software exporter, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd and number four Satyam Computer Services Ltd said on Thursday a new order from Qantas Airways Ltd was worth about US $145 million.
German express delivery company DHL has formed a joint venture with the state-owned Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), the companies said on Thursday.
Japan has yet to agree to launch free trade talks with Australia, a senior Japanese government official said on Thursday, denying a media report this week that the two governments had reached a broad agreement.
Canada's trade surplus narrowed less than expected in September and the rise in housing prices slowed, signs the economy may be coping reasonably well with the impact of the US slowdown and inflationary pressures.
The US trade deficit narrowed more than expected in September as oil import prices fell, and US consumer sentiment weakened slightly early this month, according to data on Thursday.
Several trade-wary Democrats, flush from victory in this week's congressional elections, promised on Wednesday to fight for US manufacturing jobs and to take a tough stance on the Bush administration's free trade agenda.
Austrian Airlines said on Thursday it would start regular flights from Vienna to the northern Iraqi city of Arbil twice a week as of December 11, nine months after it abandoned a similar plan.
Russia's top court has overturned the acquittal of all three suspects in the murder of US journalist Paul Klebnikov, who was shot dead in Moscow two years ago, a spokesman for the supreme court told AFP Thursday.
A Taiwan legislative subcommittee voted on Thursday to let local banks set up branches in China, sending financial shares higher on the prospect of access to the huge mainland market.
Pakistan went up by one point - from 135 in 2005 to 134 in 2006 - on the United Nation's 2004 human development index (HDI), which measures achievements in terms of life expectancy, educational attainment and adjusted real income.
Pakistan went up by one point - from 135 in 2005 to 134 in 2006 - on the United Nation's 2004 human development index (HDI), which measures achievements in terms of life expectancy, educational attainment and adjusted real income.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai strongly condemned on Thursday a suicide bombing that killed at least 42 soldiers in Dargai, saying the neighbours must unite against a shared terror threat.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has formed a joint Jirga consisting of the tribes living near the Pakistan-Afghan border on the either side and President Pervez Musharraf is likely to visit Afghanistan for this purpose in December, reports Voice of America
The Planning and Development Division has re-adjusted allocation for important projects without changing the overall size of Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2006-07.
The Planning and Development Division has re-adjusted allocation for important projects without changing the overall size of Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2006-07.
The Planning and Development Division has re-adjusted allocation for important projects without changing the overall size of Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2006-07.
The government has suffered a serous setback as the Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) board declined to endorse the global depository receipts (GDRs) plan without state indemnification to protect the company from any possible legal action from the st
The government has suffered a serous setback as the Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) board declined to endorse the global depository receipts (GDRs) plan without state indemnification to protect the company from any possible legal action from the st
The government has suffered a serous setback as the Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) board declined to endorse the global depository receipts (GDRs) plan without state indemnification to protect the company from any possible legal action from the st
Asian bond markets have evolved during the last 10 years, but they still remain a small part of the total financial assets with a large variation among the countries.
Asian bond markets have evolved during the last 10 years, but they still remain a small part of the total financial assets with a large variation among the countries.
Asian bond markets have evolved during the last 10 years, but they still remain a small part of the total financial assets with a large variation among the countries.
Asian bond markets have evolved during the last 10 years, but they still remain a small part of the total financial assets with a large variation among the countries.
The commerce ministry has decided to expand the definition of Basmati rice to Long Grain Pakistani Basmati Rice in terms of Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement.
The commerce ministry has decided to expand the definition of Basmati rice to Long Grain Pakistani Basmati Rice in terms of Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement.
The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).
The commerce ministry has decided to expand the definition of Basmati rice to Long Grain Pakistani Basmati Rice in terms of Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is monitoring sales tax collection on 12 commonly-used consumer products, but it is interesting to note that the revenue collection is not proportionate to the actual consumption in all the major cities.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is monitoring sales tax collection on 12 commonly-used consumer products, but it is interesting to note that the revenue collection is not proportionate to the actual consumption in all the major cities.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) is monitoring sales tax collection on 12 commonly-used consumer products, but it is interesting to note that the revenue collection is not proportionate to the actual consumption in all the major cities.
Clashes between insurgents and Nato-led troops left 34 Taliban and three policemen dead in the latest violence in Afghanistan, officials said Thursday.
Clashes between insurgents and Nato-led troops left 34 Taliban and three policemen dead in the latest violence in Afghanistan, officials said Thursday.
This large textile unit of Federal B Area Karachi has been able to withstand the steep slide in profitability unlike majority of spinning units of the textile industry.
When Sony Corp launches the PlayStation 3 in Japan this weekend, they will likely fly off store shelves in no time. But the road to profitability is expected to be a long and rocky one for Sony's game business.
This large textile unit of Federal B Area Karachi has been able to withstand the steep slide in profitability unlike majority of spinning units of the textile industry.
When Sony Corp launches the PlayStation 3 in Japan this weekend, they will likely fly off store shelves in no time. But the road to profitability is expected to be a long and rocky one for Sony's game business.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) along with US Forensic Team would present the investigation report on "Karachi Stock Exchange March-2005 Crisis" before the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on November 1
STX Pan Ocean, a South Korean shipping firm, barely broke even in the third quarter as it misjudged the dry bulk shipping market, leading to an unrealised loss on its freight contracts with customers.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) along with US Forensic Team would present the investigation report on "Karachi Stock Exchange March-2005 Crisis" before the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on November 1
STX Pan Ocean, a South Korean shipping firm, barely broke even in the third quarter as it misjudged the dry bulk shipping market, leading to an unrealised loss on its freight contracts with customers.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) along with US Forensic Team would present the investigation report on "Karachi Stock Exchange March-2005 Crisis" before the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on November 1