Activists accused multinational Dow Chemicals Co on Monday of side-stepping responsibility for the 1984 Bhopal gas leak disaster in India while thousands continue to suffer from toxic contamination.
Two of Southeast Asia's most wanted terrorist suspects evaded capture and three militants were killed Monday when Philippine troops raided camps of an al Qaeda-linked group, the military said.
An Ethiopian judge freed 25 journalists on Monday charged in a treason trial involving more than 100 opposition figures that has drawn international criticism as being politically motivated. "The prosecution has not proved the charges levelled against the
Singapore's prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, will earn five times more than US President George Bush this year after a pay hike on Monday boosted his annual salary to S$3.1 million ($2.05 million).
US presidential candidate Bill Richardson spent his first full day in North Korea Monday to try to recover the remains of American war dead, saying he believes the communist state wants a better relationship with Washington.
Two-thirds of children in India are physically abused while more than half have faced some form of sexual abuse, a government study backed by the UN Children's Fund said on Monday.
Britain's defence secretary announced Monday that military personnel have been banned from selling their stories to the media, after his department was heavily criticised for allowing 15 sailors held by Iran last month to accept payment for interviews.
Saudi Arabia's top security official has pledged to tackle extremist clerics whom he blamed for enticing young men to join Islamic militants sworn to toppling the kingdom's US-allied monarchy.
Police in New Delhi enforced a ban on smoking and drinking while driving Monday, as part of a stern crackdown to restore order on the Indian capital's famously chaotic roads, officials said. A raft of penalties were enforced in line with a March 26 city H
The price of copper charged to a six-month high above $3.50 a lb in futures trading Monday, extending a two-month rally that showed little signs of slowing, analysts said.
Two Air India planes made emergency landings on Monday at New Delhi's international airport, with the nose of one aircraft later hitting the ground as its front undercarriage collapsed while being towed away. No one was hurt in either incident, officials
The US military has had a disappointing and frustrating time in Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime four years ago, a top admiral said on Monday.
Iran is ready for serious negotiations with the West to seek a deal that would end a row over its atomic plans, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator said on Monday. Iran has rejected UN demands to halt uranium enrichment, a process which the West fears Iran is
Nine soldiers and at least four Islamist rebels were killed in clashes between Algerian government troops and militants seeking to set up an Islamic state, newspapers reported on Monday.
Russia plans to launch a direct competitor to the US GPS satellite navigation system next year using military technology developed in the Cold War era, project leaders said on Monday. Drivers, hill walkers, sailors and army commanders around the world nav
A Bangladeshi businessman filed an extortion case on Monday against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, police said in the capital, Dhaka. Lawyers said Hasina, now on a private visit to the United States, could be arrested on her return and if charges ag
Tens of thousands of people waving Iraqi flags staged a peaceful rally in the southern city of Najaf on Monday to demand the withdrawal of US forces, four years to the day since Baghdad fell to invading American troops.
Cotton futures were hammered by speculative liquidation after the holiday weekend to close Monday near an eight-week trough, and the weak technical outlook may see more losses in the days ahead, brokers said.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to launch another new computerised system, "CREST" for analysis of sales tax returns and speedy payment of sales tax refund to the exporters.
Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities witnessed broad-based recovery under the lead of hot favourite amid the increase in index. ISE-10 Index showed an increase of 3.83 points, as it moved from 2,644.76 to 2,
World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz insisted Monday his commitment to staff rules in his first public intervention into a raging controversy over massive pay raises given to his girlfriend.
The Economic Co-ordination Committee of the Cabinet will consider establishment of floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal on BOT basis by Associated Group (AG) at Port Qasim. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday that the ECC.
United Nations and African Union officials began talks with Sudanese government representatives here on Monday over plans to deploy a joint UN-AU peacekeeping force in Darfur, the AU said.
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) ATM account holders feel short changed, when these cards fail to work in any of the ATM outlets across the capital city. But the two machines at the G 9 branch kiosks are enough to make customers go mad.
The Afghan government should execute Taliban prisoners, an Afghan daily said on Monday, the day after the rebels killed the translator of an Italian journalist. Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Taliban commander holding five Afghan Health Ministry officials
The Ministry of Ports and Shipping is also considering Keti Bandar as a full-fledged future port in line with the ports expansion strategy to meet the growing demand of the country's cargoes. "We are also working on the feasibility of Keti Bandar as an ac
Pak Leather Crafts Limited (Pak Leather), incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1987 under the Companies Ordinance, 1984, was converted to public limited company in 1988.
The Ministry of Ports and Shipping is also considering Keti Bandar as a full-fledged future port in line with the ports expansion strategy to meet the growing demand of the country's cargoes. "We are also working on the feasibility of Keti Bandar as an ac
Pak Leather Crafts Limited (Pak Leather), incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1987 under the Companies Ordinance, 1984, was converted to public limited company in 1988.
The Ministry of Ports and Shipping is also considering Keti Bandar as a full-fledged future port in line with the ports expansion strategy to meet the growing demand of the country''s cargoes. "We are also working on the feasibility of Keti Bandar as an a
The rupee extended its weekend slide against the dollar in the open market on Monday for buying and selling at Rs 60.70 and Rs 60.80, dealers said. The rupee failed to come out of the recent weakness as the dollar was in demand due to higher payments, the
The World Bank will provide $130 million for North-West Frontier Province second Development Policy Credit (NWFP DPC-2), which is the middle operation of a series of three development policy credits designed to assist the NWFP policy reform program.
The rupee extended its weekend slide against the dollar in the open market on Monday for buying and selling at Rs 60.70 and Rs 60.80, dealers said. The rupee failed to come out of the recent weakness as the dollar was in demand due to higher payments, the
State Bank of Pakistan, in exercise of powers conferred on it by clause (a) of Sub-Section (2) of Section 37 of SBP Act, 1956, has declared First Dawood Islamic Bank Limited as scheduled Islamic Bank with effect from April 10, 2007.
The World Bank is planning to launch about $60 million mine and mineral developmental project in Pakistan. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday that the WB would start $60 million project to develop country's mine and mineral sector.
The World Bank is planning to launch about $60 million mine and mineral developmental project in Pakistan. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday that the WB would start $60 million project to develop country's mine and mineral sector.
The World Bank is planning to launch about $60 million mine and mineral developmental project in Pakistan. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday that the WB would start $60 million project to develop country''s mine and mineral sector.
Pakistan is unlikely to accept the gas price formula for Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project if Iran does not treat both Pakistan and India at par in pricing and share 2.1 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) gas equally, official sources told
The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) has prepared draft of a four-year strategic plan, which would increase the IT industry's size to $10 billion by year 2010. Under the proposed plan, eight strategic areas, with missions and annual targets, have bee
The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) has prepared draft of a four-year strategic plan, which would increase the IT industry's size to $10 billion by year 2010. Under the proposed plan, eight strategic areas, with missions and annual targets, have bee
The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) has prepared draft of a four-year strategic plan, which would increase the IT industry''s size to $10 billion by year 2010. Under the proposed plan, eight strategic areas, with missions and annual targets, have be
Tribesmen flew victory flags and fired in the air on Monday after clearing another town of al Qaeda-linked foreign militants following three weeks of fighting, officials said.
Tribesmen flew victory flags and fired in the air on Monday after clearing another town of al Qaeda-linked foreign militants following three weeks of fighting, officials said.
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) said on Monday it was seeking government approval to restart wheat exports after a good harvest this year left a surplus of more than 2.0 million tonnes.
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) said on Monday it was seeking government approval to restart wheat exports after a good harvest this year left a surplus of more than 2.0 million tonnes.
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) said on Monday it was seeking government approval to restart wheat exports after a good harvest this year left a surplus of more than 2.0 million tonnes.
The compensation paid to the taxpayers on delayed payment of refund would be included in the income for the calculation of income tax. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday the CBR has issued instructions to the field formations to clarify the s
The compensation paid to the taxpayers on delayed payment of refund would be included in the income for the calculation of income tax. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday the CBR has issued instructions to the field formations to clarify the s
The compensation paid to the taxpayers on delayed payment of refund would be included in the income for the calculation of income tax. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday the CBR has issued instructions to the field formations to clarify the s
A security personnel was killed and several others injured when a mortar shell hit their center in Parachinar as clashes between rival factions continued on Monday, witnesses said.
A security personnel was killed and several others injured when a mortar shell hit their center in Parachinar as clashes between rival factions continued on Monday, witnesses said.
Iran announced on Monday it had begun industrial scale nuclear fuel production in a fresh snub to the UN Security Council which has imposed two rounds of sanctions on Tehran for refusing to halt such work.
Iran announced on Monday it had begun industrial scale nuclear fuel production in a fresh snub to the UN Security Council which has imposed two rounds of sanctions on Tehran for refusing to halt such work.
Federal Minister for Health Muhammad Naseer Khan has said that bill on the use and regulation of eastern medicine was lying pending in the National Assembly, which would be taken up in next session for debate and approval. "Government is fully aware of th
Pakistan Medical Association, Karachi has sent a letter to the Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting drawing his attention towards quick fix medicines, magic herbs and other health related products being advertised through print and electronic m
Around 4,000 Sikh Yatrees from India, who arrived here on Sunday for Baisakhi festival, on Monday visited seven Gurdwaras including Gurdwara Janam Asthan at Nankana Sahib to perform their religious rites.
National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) in collaboration with Devolution Trust for Community Empowerment (DTCE) is holding two-day training workshop for the Executive District Officers (EDOs) and District Officers (DOs) of City District Governmen
Major General Waheed Arshad, Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) was installed as honorary colonel of the Regiment of Armoured Corps popularly known as "Al-Mughirat" at an impressive ceremony here on Monday.
A member of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has approached the Supreme Court through a constitutional petition praying to the court to declare the presidential reference against the Chief Justice Pakistan as void, mala fide and maliciously motivated.
A tableau competition for special children is being held at Alhamra Art Center in Lahore in the last week of this month. The competition is being organised under the 'Awareness, Fun and Food Programme' for special children by prominent artist and social c
Popular folk singer Reshma who is commonly known as the 'Daughter of the Desert' has said that she will give a performance at the newly-constructed National Arts Gallery of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad as soon as she fully
The lawyers' community continued protest against the suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan and observed token strike. The bar members also held hunger strike camp in the bar premises and did not appear before the courts for one hour as a sign of protest
Lahore High Court (LHC) disposed of a petition filed by Ghazala Saad challenging detention of her husband Khawaja Saad Rafiq after his release by the government. The petitioner had approached the court for the release of her husband.
Pakistan Muslim League (PML) government believes in supremacy of constitution, upholding of law and respect of judiciary but opposition parties are engaged in a futile attempt to mislead lawyers for influencing the decision of Supreme Judicial Council.