The government on Monday granted two petroleum exploration licences to the joint venture of Orient Petroleum International Inc (OPII) and Zaver Petroleum Corporation Limited (ZPCL) over Marwat Block 3170-2 and Maharvi Block 2972-3, covering areas of 1792.
The government on Monday granted two petroleum exploration licences to the joint venture of Orient Petroleum International Inc (OPII) and Zaver Petroleum Corporation Limited (ZPCL) over Marwat Block 3170-2 and Maharvi Block 2972-3, covering areas of 1792.
At least three security men were killed and nine others were injured when a suicide car bomb exploded near an army convoy in the tribal region on Monday, the army said.
At least three security men were killed and nine others were injured when a suicide car bomb exploded near an army convoy in the tribal region on Monday, the army said.
Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited (Engro) has announced final cash dividend at Rs 3 per share ie 30 percent, for the year ending on December 31, 2006. It is in addition to the already paid dividend at Rs 6 per share ie 60 percent. Total dividend announced b
Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited (Engro) has announced final cash dividend at Rs 3 per share ie 30 percent, for the year ending on December 31, 2006. It is in addition to the already paid dividend at Rs 6 per share ie 60 percent. Total dividend announced b
Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited (Engro) has announced final cash dividend at Rs 3 per share ie 30 percent, for the year ending on December 31, 2006. It is in addition to the already paid dividend at Rs 6 per share ie 60 percent. Total dividend announced b
Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited (Engro) has announced final cash dividend at Rs 3 per share ie 30 percent, for the year ending on December 31, 2006. It is in addition to the already paid dividend at Rs 6 per share ie 60 percent. Total dividend announced b
Two car bombs ripped through a second-hand market in a poor district of Baghdad on Monday, killing 100 Iraqis in the latest carnage unleashed in the capital despite a new make-or-break US security plan.
Two car bombs ripped through a second-hand market in a poor district of Baghdad on Monday, killing 100 Iraqis in the latest carnage unleashed in the capital despite a new make-or-break US security plan.
The annual production of iron ore has been increased up to 60,000 tonnes in Punjab, and will be further increased next year with the discovery of new reserves. Punjab Mines and Minerals (M&M) Minister Sibtain Khan stated this, while presiding over a depar
The annual production of iron ore has been increased up to 60,000 tonnes in Punjab, and will be further increased next year with the discovery of new reserves. Punjab Mines and Minerals (M&M) Minister Sibtain Khan stated this, while presiding over a depar
The annual production of iron ore has been increased up to 60,000 tonnes in Punjab, and will be further increased next year with the discovery of new reserves. Punjab Mines and Minerals (M&M) Minister Sibtain Khan stated this, while presiding over a depar
CBR Chairman M Abdullah Yusuf has directed the collectors of customs to dispose of pending cases of importers, who submitted various types of financial securities like indemnity bond, post-dated cheque, corporate guarantee, undertaking, insurance/bank gua
CBR Chairman M Abdullah Yusuf has directed the collectors of customs to dispose of pending cases of importers, who submitted various types of financial securities like indemnity bond, post-dated cheque, corporate guarantee, undertaking, insurance/bank gua
CBR Chairman M Abdullah Yusuf has directed the collectors of customs to dispose of pending cases of importers, who submitted various types of financial securities like indemnity bond, post-dated cheque, corporate guarantee, undertaking, insurance/bank gua
Indigenous armed struggle of the people of Indian Occupied Kashmir has taken this issue out of cold storage and internationalised it, said Abdul Hameed Lone, a senior leader of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) here on Monday.
Karachi Shipyard is receiving construction projects of three Submarines and other marine projects due to positive improvements setting in the Organisation.
Canada is ready to equip Pakistan with latest technology in oil/gas and power sectors to overcome the shortage of energy being faced by the country. President Pakistan-Canada Business Council Anwar Merchant stated this while speaking at Lahore Chamber of
British Airways appealed to a mediator on Monday to help with talks with labour unions to avert a planned strike by cabin crew at the end of the month.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing a $3 million technical assistance grant to study the potential for regional electricity trading that would help optimise utilisation of power resources in both Central and South Asia.
Indian drugs firm Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd beat market forecasts with a tripling of net profit for the December quarter, and said it was looking at good growth despite pricing pressures in the US market.
Indian drugs firm Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd beat market forecasts with a tripling of net profit for the December quarter, and said it was looking at good growth despite pricing pressures in the US market.
Credit Suisse said on Monday it will propose returning up to 8.0 billion Swiss francs ($6.4 billion) to shareholders over three years and its chief executive firmly ruled out making any big acquisitions.
Credit Suisse said on Monday it will propose returning up to 8.0 billion Swiss francs ($6.4 billion) to shareholders over three years and its chief executive firmly ruled out making any big acquisitions.
Citigroup Inc said on Monday Chief Financial Officer Sallie Krawcheck, one of Wall Street's most powerful women, is returning to her old job as head of its wealth management division. Krawcheck, 42, replaces Todd Thomson, 45, who is leaving to pursue othe
Hong Kong's economy and fiscal position are as strong as AAA rated countries, but before its credit rating can be upgraded it will have to wait for China's rating to rise, Standard & Poor's said on Monday. Hong Kong is rated AA because it is constrained b
Gainers outclassed losers at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities continued to show healthy signs under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index was plus by 4.80 points, as index moved from 2,625.45 to 2,630.25 points.
Gainers outclassed losers at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities continued to show healthy signs under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index was plus by 4.80 points, as index moved from 2,625.45 to 2,630.25 points.
Share prices moved in a narrow range on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) which ended with a fractional increase amid very low volume showing lack of interest on the part of potential investors. The LSE-25 index closed at 4393.31 points as against 4387.81 point
Share prices moved in a narrow range on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) which ended with a fractional increase amid very low volume showing lack of interest on the part of potential investors. The LSE-25 index closed at 4393.31 points as against 4387.81 point
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will launch a new cargo clearance system from February 1, 2007 which will remain operative 24 hours, seven days a week, at all airports and sea ports.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will launch a new cargo clearance system from February 1, 2007 which will remain operative 24 hours, seven days a week, at all airports and sea ports.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will launch a new cargo clearance system from February 1, 2007 which will remain operative 24 hours, seven days a week, at all airports and sea ports.
At the start of the new week on Monday, the BRIndex30 experienced a seesaw pattern in the first hour of trading time. It opened in the positive zone at 11,368.80, but soon went down and remained there for more than an hour before recovering and closing at
At the start of the new week on Monday, the BRIndex30 experienced a seesaw pattern in the first hour of trading time. It opened in the positive zone at 11,368.80, but soon went down and remained there for more than an hour before recovering and closing at
The might of bulls at the share market here on Monday remained unchallenged, as a result of which, KSE-100 index succeeded in breaching the 10,700 mark. The market started off on a positive note and hit the 10709.32 points level.
The might of bulls at the share market here on Monday remained unchallenged, as a result of which, KSE-100 index succeeded in breaching the 10,700 mark. The market started off on a positive note and hit the 10709.32 points level.
The might of bulls at the share market here on Monday remained unchallenged, as a result of which, KSE-100 index succeeded in breaching the 10,700 mark. The market started off on a positive note and hit the 10709.32 points level.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country during the first half of 2006-07 soared by 66.73 percent, year-on-year, to $1.869 billion from $1.121 billion and portfolio investment increased by 74.53 percent to $627.1 million from $359.3 million, in the
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country during the first half of 2006-07 soared by 66.73 percent, year-on-year, to $1.869 billion from $1.121 billion and portfolio investment increased by 74.53 percent to $627.1 million from $359.3 million, in the
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country during the first half of 2006-07 soared by 66.73 percent, year-on-year, to $1.869 billion from $1.121 billion and portfolio investment increased by 74.53 percent to $627.1 million from $359.3 million, in the
The Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU), Karachi, has experienced a major shortfall in GST collection, during the first half of 2006-07 from five leading sectors, which include automobile industry, POL products, cement, air-conditioners and insecticides.
The Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU), Karachi, has experienced a major shortfall in GST collection, during the first half of 2006-07 from five leading sectors, which include automobile industry, POL products, cement, air-conditioners and insecticides.
The Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU), Karachi, has experienced a major shortfall in GST collection, during the first half of 2006-07 from five leading sectors, which include automobile industry, POL products, cement, air-conditioners and insecticides.
The Board of Directors of Crescent Leasing Corporation Limited (CresLease) has approved, along with management control, the sale of over 27 million shares of the company, by a group of shareholders at a price of Rs 13.00 per share. This amounts to about 5
The Board of Directors of Crescent Leasing Corporation Limited (CresLease) has approved, along with management control, the sale of over 27 million shares of the company, by a group of shareholders at a price of Rs 13.00 per share. This amounts to about 5
The Board of Directors of Crescent Leasing Corporation Limited (CresLease) has approved, along with management control, the sale of over 27 million shares of the company, by a group of shareholders at a price of Rs 13.00 per share. This amounts to about 5
The Board of Directors of Crescent Leasing Corporation Limited (CresLease) has approved, along with management control, the sale of over 27 million shares of the company, by a group of shareholders at a price of Rs 13.00 per share. This amounts to about 5
Palm oil supply to refineries for the whole country has halted for the last four days due to the unannounced strike by transporters, sources told Business Recorder on Monday.