A three-day Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai flowers exhibition is being organised by district government Hyderabad from March 2, at Eidgah (Rani Bagh) here as its annual event. The event is aimed at to provide recreational opportunities to the citizens an
The country has imported construction and mining machinery to the tune of Rs 6.14 billion during the last seven months. According to Federal Bureau Statistics (FBS), imports of construction and mining machinery during July-January 2006-07 increased to Rs
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major-General Shahzada Alam Malik (Retd) has said that with the introduction of mobile number portability (MNP), the mobile phone consumers would get enhanced cellular services, and it would bring health
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday asked Parliamentarians to share knowledge, experience and expertise amongst each other to get rid of the water scarcity problem that is now emerging across the world.
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and other trade bodies are not comfortable with Director Trade Organisations (DTO) of the Commerce Ministry over the Trade Organisations Ordinance (TOO).
Former Governor of Punjab Malik Gulam Mustafa Khar had suggested that Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) should be converted into an election alliance. Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, he said by forming this alliance, the present
Several foreign information technology (IT) related organisations, particularly from United States, which are eager to invest in Pakistan, are holding back due to shortage of qualified manpower.
Several foreign information technology (IT) related organisations, particularly from United States, which are eager to invest in Pakistan, are holding back due to shortage of qualified manpower.
NWFP Chief Minister Akram Durrani has asked to conduct political, constitutional and legal survey regarding renaming the province and send him the report. Law Minister Malik Zafar Azam said this talking to media men.
Visionet Systems Inc the sister concern of Pakistan's largest software company Visionet Systems Inc was quoted recently in the Wall Street Journal to have been amongst firms hired by investment-banking firms and investment firms.
The Bank of Punjab (BoP) has earned Rs 3,804.255 million as profit after-tax translating earning per share (EPS) of Rs 13.14 in the year ending December 31, 2006 as compared to Rs 2,353.242 million profit after tax and EPS of Rs 8.13 in 2005.
The Bank of Punjab (BoP) has earned Rs 3,804.255 million as profit after-tax translating earning per share (EPS) of Rs 13.14 in the year ending December 31, 2006 as compared to Rs 2,353.242 million profit after tax and EPS of Rs 8.13 in 2005.
Pakistan has decided to approach the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for funding the Rs 22 billion Faisalabad-Khanewal Motorway (M-4) project, as the Malaysian government has categorically refused to undertake the project on BOT basis.
Pakistan is set to sign with the European Union (EU) an agreement, seeking an enhanced job quota for its citizens in member states and in return Islamabad will assist in deportation of its illegal migrants. The accord that was recently been cleared by the
The launching of the Global Investment Bank in Pakistan by the Emirates Investment Group is a testimony of the confidence of international business community in the economic stability, high growth and bright future of Pakistan, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz
Militants killed four Iranian policemen and kidnapped at least one other in a late-night ambush in a sensitive border province before fleeing towards Pakistan, officials said on Wednesday but Pakistan denied any such incident.
Sri Lanka's average inflation rate rose to its highest level in nearly 10 years in February, the government said on Wednesday, but analysts expect the central bank to hold off raising interest rates again for now.
Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities failed to show recovery signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index.
Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities failed to show recovery signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index.
The local share market wore a bearish outlook on Wednesday where prices fell across the board, under the lead of petroleum sector, which remained under pressure throughout the day, with the benchmark index registering a sizeable loss of 2.15-percent amid
The local share market wore a bearish outlook on Wednesday where prices fell across the board, under the lead of petroleum sector, which remained under pressure throughout the day, with the benchmark index registering a sizeable loss of 2.15-percent amid
India raised spending on its military by 7.8 percent to 21.3 billion dollars for the next fiscal year starting April, the government said in its budget announcement on Wednesday. India's military has planned a massive upgrade of its mainly 1990s-era weapo
India raised spending on its military by 7.8 percent to 21.3 billion dollars for the next fiscal year starting April, the government said in its budget announcement on Wednesday. India's military has planned a massive upgrade of its mainly 1990s-era weapo
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar on Wednesday consulted Foreign Affairs Secretary Riaz Mohammad Khan and Commerce Secretary Asif Shah, in a video conference, for outlining future strategy after India did not certify Pakistan''s claim wherein it accused Ne
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar on Wednesday consulted Foreign Affairs Secretary Riaz Mohammad Khan and Commerce Secretary Asif Shah, in a video conference, for outlining future strategy after India did not certify Pakistan's claim wherein it accused New
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar on Wednesday consulted Foreign Affairs Secretary Riaz Mohammad Khan and Commerce Secretary Asif Shah, in a video conference, for outlining future strategy after India did not certify Pakistan's claim wherein it accused New
The World Bank has shown concern over Pakistan''s soaring trade deficit and cautioned, if not capped it may hurt country''s economic growth sustainability.
The World Bank has shown concern over Pakistan's soaring trade deficit and cautioned, if not capped it may hurt country's economic growth sustainability.
The World Bank has shown concern over Pakistan's soaring trade deficit and cautioned, if not capped it may hurt country's economic growth sustainability.
On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened in the negative zone at 12,070.06. It closed at 12,004.90 with a net negative change of -270.57 and percentage change of -2.20. It saw intra-day high of 12,132.70 and intra-day low of 12,003.49.
On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened in the negative zone at 12,070.06. It closed at 12,004.90 with a net negative change of -270.57 and percentage change of -2.20. It saw intra-day high of 12,132.70 and intra-day low of 12,003.49.
Uncertainty regarding implementation of Client Level Netting (CLN) from March 5 extended the bearish spell at the stock market on Wednesday, whereas the officials confirmed implementation on schedule.
Uncertainty regarding implementation of Client Level Netting (CLN) from March 5 extended the bearish spell at the stock market on Wednesday, whereas the officials confirmed implementation on schedule.
Uncertainty regarding implementation of Client Level Netting (CLN) from March 5 extended the bearish spell at the stock market on Wednesday, whereas the officials confirmed implementation on schedule.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued new rules and guidelines for import of polyester fabrics and yarn to curb under-invoicing and restrict the import of Indian fabrics through Middle East. The restriction came after the request of local polyeste
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued new rules and guidelines for import of polyester fabrics and yarn to curb under-invoicing and restrict the import of Indian fabrics through Middle East. The restriction came after the request of local polyeste
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has issued new rules and guidelines for import of polyester fabrics and yarn to curb under-invoicing and restrict the import of Indian fabrics through Middle East. The restriction came after the request of local polyeste
Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (February 28, 2007).
The Karachi Stock Exchange members, while expressing apprehension, have urged the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to remove anomalies and clear the pending issues prior to implementation of Client Level Netting (CLN) system.
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (February 28, 2007).
The Karachi Stock Exchange members, while expressing apprehension, have urged the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to remove anomalies and clear the pending issues prior to implementation of Client Level Netting (CLN) system.
The Karachi Stock Exchange members, while expressing apprehension, have urged the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to remove anomalies and clear the pending issues prior to implementation of Client Level Netting (CLN) system.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR), by Tuesday, had collected Rs 507.8 billion for the July-February (2006-07) period against the target of Rs 494.6 billion, reflecting an overshooting of the target by Rs 13.2 billion.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR), by Tuesday, had collected Rs 507.8 billion for the July-February (2006-07) period against the target of Rs 494.6 billion, reflecting an overshooting of the target by Rs 13.2 billion.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR), by Tuesday, had collected Rs 507.8 billion for the July-February (2006-07) period against the target of Rs 494.6 billion, reflecting an overshooting of the target by Rs 13.2 billion.
As a part of the Petroleum Policy 2007, the government has decided to remove the cap of $36 for oil and gas wellhead prices, and put in place the new zone-based formula for making oil and gas sector more attractive for the exploration and production (E&P)
Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm
As a part of the Petroleum Policy 2007, the government has decided to remove the cap of $36 for oil and gas wellhead prices, and put in place the new zone-based formula for making oil and gas sector more attractive for the exploration and production (E&P)
Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
As a part of the Petroleum Policy 2007, the government has decided to remove the cap of $36 for oil and gas wellhead prices, and put in place the new zone-based formula for making oil and gas sector more attractive for the exploration and production (E&P)
President General Pervez Musharraf has said that extremism and terrorism is a serious threat to the country and warned the foreign terrorists, still hiding in the Tribal areas to leave immediately or face stern action.
President General Pervez Musharraf has said that extremism and terrorism is a serious threat to the country and warned the foreign terrorists, still hiding in the Tribal areas to leave immediately or face stern action.