A seminar on European Union-Pakistan relations will be held on April 17 at the Goethe Institut here. The moot is being organised by the Area Study Centre for Europe (ASCE), University of Karachi, in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamaba
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has explained at length the safety measures in place to make all airports safe for operations. In a statement issued here on Friday in the wake of reports published on this count.
The efforts being made to control crimes, and the obtaining law and order was reviewed at a meeting held under the chairmanship of Sindh Governor, Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan here on Friday.
Federal Tax Ombudsman, Justice Munir A. Sheikh has criticised that the Federal Tax Departments had been identified with rampant inefficiency, corruption and oblivious to their basic duties.
Former interior minister and PPP central leader Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan has said that the government claim about deal with PPP is aimed at dividing opposition. In an interview with a private TV channel he said 'Charter of Democracy' was signed by Nawaz Shar
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday said increasing investment in the country is a testimony of the confidence of local and foreign investors in its economic policies and potential. He said this during a meeting with Essa Abdulfatta Kazim, Chairman Duba
Khateeb of Lal Masjid Maulana Abdul Aziz has said that PML president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain had come to the mosque for talks, saying that his behaviour was positive. In his Juma sermon he said that their doors are open for negotiations but they would no
US and Afghan troops backed by warplanes killed more than 35 Taliban militants during a five-hour battle in a bitterly contested area of southern Afghanistan, the US-led coalition said on Friday.
US and Afghan troops backed by warplanes killed more than 35 Taliban militants during a five-hour battle in a bitterly contested area of southern Afghanistan, the US-led coalition said on Friday.
Indian grain traders have contracted to import 20,000 tonnes of Pakistani wheat and they are waiting for New Delhi to issue import permits before starting shipments, a leading regional grains trader said on Friday. "The permits could come anytime now," Vi
Indian grain traders have contracted to import 20,000 tonnes of Pakistani wheat and they are waiting for New Delhi to issue import permits before starting shipments, a leading regional grains trader said on Friday. "The permits could come anytime now," Vi
Indian grain traders have contracted to import 20,000 tonnes of Pakistani wheat and they are waiting for New Delhi to issue import permits before starting shipments, a leading regional grains trader said on Friday. "The permits could come anytime now," Vi
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has approved the customs restructuring plan for proper working of customs officials at Model Customs Collectorates under the on-going reform process. Sources told Business Recorder on Friday that the CBR had taken
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has approved the customs restructuring plan for proper working of customs officials at Model Customs Collectorates under the on-going reform process. Sources told Business Recorder on Friday that the CBR had taken
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has approved the customs restructuring plan for proper working of customs officials at Model Customs Collectorates under the on-going reform process. Sources told Business Recorder on Friday that the CBR had taken
Two soldiers were killed and another seriously injured in a landmine blast in Balochistan on Friday, officials said. A banned militant group representing tribesmen seeking more profits from the region's natural resources claimed responsibility for the att
Two soldiers were killed and another seriously injured in a landmine blast in Balochistan on Friday, officials said. A banned militant group representing tribesmen seeking more profits from the region's natural resources claimed responsibility for the att
National Investment Trust (NIT) has once again outperformed the KSE 100 Index by an equitable margin of 1.82 percent where Net Asset Value of NIT unit has increased by 14.65 percent from Rs 43.07 as on June 30, 2006 (Ex-Dividend) to Rs 49.38 as on March 3
A Multan bound 128 down Mehr express met an accident near Layyah city when its six bogies were derailed on Friday. More than 100 passengers sustained injuries, however, no one is in precarious condition, Divisional Superintendent of Railway Multan told re
CEO Pakistan Textile City Ltd, Zaheer A. Hussain has said that the land mafia would not be allowed to get land leased in the proposed textile city and vowed to allocate land through transparent process. Zaheer Hussain was replying to questions raised duri
Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenues Dr Salman Shah, as the head of a Pakistani delegation attending annual spring meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, held useful and productive meetings with WB leaders and senior Unit
The financing deal of $135 million between Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) and ABN-Amro Bank for acquisition of two oil tankers and one bulk carrier is likely to be finalised in a month or two.
The financing deal of $135 million between Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) and ABN-Amro Bank for acquisition of two oil tankers and one bulk carrier is likely to be finalised in a month or two.
The financing deal of $135 million between Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) and ABN-Amro Bank for acquisition of two oil tankers and one bulk carrier is likely to be finalised in a month or two.
Pakistan Standard Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has asked its counterpart in India to release the detained Pak cement consignments in Indian market.
Pakistan Standard Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has asked its counterpart in India to release the detained Pak cement consignments in Indian market.
Pakistan Standard Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has asked its counterpart in India to release the detained Pak cement consignments in Indian market.
Rising tax revenues in Germany are stirring a debate about the merits of the government's fiscal consolidation drive, though the ruling coalition is resisting calls to loosen its policy. At federal and state government level, tax revenues rose 16.4 percen
A six-member Indian polo team from Jaipur polo club will be reaching here on Monday, April 16 to play a three match series against Lahore Polo Club. The team will be comprised of five players and one official, said a spokesman of Lahore Polo Club (LPC), h
The penultimate round of the 2006-07 AlGP World Cup of Motor sports will kick off this weekend at the Shanghai international circuit in China. Nur Ali will represent his country in the green and white car of All Pakistan Team and will battle on track with
Canadian exports hit a major snag in February due to a 15-day railway strike, causing the trade surplus to shrink by a bigger-than-expected 16 percent from January, Statistics Canada said on Friday.
Bulls commanded the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed healthy signs amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index was up by 9.80 points, as the index moved from 2,698.25 to 2,708.05 points. The overall turnover amounted to 70
Bulls commanded the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed healthy signs amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index was up by 9.80 points, as the index moved from 2,698.25 to 2,708.05 points. The overall turnover amounted to 70
The local share market maintained the rising tempo on last trading day of the week and the index crossed 4500 level, with banking stocks performing very well on reports of NIT meeting. The LSE-25 index gained 37.27 points to finish at 4515.96 points as co
The local share market maintained the rising tempo on last trading day of the week and the index crossed 4500 level, with banking stocks performing very well on reports of NIT meeting. The LSE-25 index gained 37.27 points to finish at 4515.96 points as co
Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Ltd (KSEW) plans to issue an eight-year domestic Islamic bond, or sukuk, worth up to Rs 4.2 billion ($69.25 million) to fund upgrade plans. Dubai Islamic Bank and JS Bank will jointly arrange the government-guarantee
Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Ltd (KSEW) plans to issue an eight-year domestic Islamic bond, or sukuk, worth up to Rs 4.2 billion ($69.25 million) to fund upgrade plans. Dubai Islamic Bank and JS Bank will jointly arrange the government-guarantee
Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Ltd (KSEW) plans to issue an eight-year domestic Islamic bond, or sukuk, worth up to Rs 4.2 billion ($69.25 million) to fund upgrade plans. Dubai Islamic Bank and JS Bank will jointly arrange the government-guarantee
Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Ltd (KSEW) plans to issue an eight-year domestic Islamic bond, or sukuk, worth up to Rs 4.2 billion ($69.25 million) to fund upgrade plans. Dubai Islamic Bank and JS Bank will jointly arrange the government-guarantee
City lawyers on Friday took out a rally, boycotted court proceedings and resolved to continue their protest against the suspension of Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry. The lawyers marched from Sindh Bar Council office to Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum.
City lawyers boycotted the court proceedings throughout Southern Punjab on Friday, the day of hearing of the "non-functional" CJP by the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), at the call of Pakistan Bar Council and Supreme Court Bar Association.
The Bar Associations of Kasur, Chunian and Pattoki observed complete strike, boycotted courts and took out protest processions against the suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. The DBA Kasur took out procession led by DPA pre
The lawyers on Friday observed strike to protest against the suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. The lawyers boycotted the courts, held protest meetings, rallies, hunger strike camps and also wore black strips and hoisted b
The Sindh Bar Council (SBC) on Friday condemned incidents of beating up of journalists who were covering lawyers' rally in Karachi and apologised for the unpleasant incident.
The Sindh Bar Council (SBC) on Friday condemned incidents of beating up of journalists who were covering lawyers' rally in Karachi and apologised for the unpleasant incident.
Thousands of lawyers and opposition activists on Friday launched fresh protests to vent their anger over reference against Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, who was once again received by scores of flag-waving supporters who gave him a hero's welcome wh
Thousands of lawyers and opposition activists on Friday launched fresh protests to vent their anger over reference against Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, who was once again received by scores of flag-waving supporters who gave him a hero's welcome wh
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has clarified any virus found in mobile phones anywhere in the country. In a press release issued here on Friday, the PTA, while commenting on rumours about virus causing damage to human body, rejected the presen
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has clarified any virus found in mobile phones anywhere in the country. In a press release issued here on Friday, the PTA, while commenting on rumours about virus causing damage to human body, rejected the presen
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has clarified any virus found in mobile phones anywhere in the country. In a press release issued here on Friday, the PTA, while commenting on rumours about virus causing damage to human body, rejected the presen