The State Bank Governor said on Monday that the proposed 'Trade Bank of Economic Co-operation' was likely to be operational during this year. She was talking to newsmen after the inauguration of the first meeting of the heads of central banks from ECO cou
Federal Minister for Water and Power Liaquat Ali Khan Jatoi on Monday directed the KESC to prepare a comprehensive practical plan to solve power crisis in the metropolis. He was chairing a meeting with Wapda and KESC officials on power crisis to review po
Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) has earned Rs 730.384 million as profit after tax translating an earning per share of Rs 24.35 in the quarter ending on March 31, 2007 as compared to Rs 185.139 million profit after tax and EPS of Rs 6.17 earned in the same
Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) has earned Rs 730.384 million as profit after tax translating an earning per share of Rs 24.35 in the quarter ending on March 31, 2007 as compared to Rs 185.139 million profit after tax and EPS of Rs 6.17 earned in the same
Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) on Monday alleged the government of making plan to sabotage the peaceful protest of opposition parties and lawyers in front of Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday by mobilising people from different parts of th
The government's refusal to debate deepening judicial crisis on Monday triggered a noisy walkout by the combined opposition from the National Assembly (NA). The 40th session of the Lower House kicked off amid slogans of "Go Musharraf Go" and "War to go on
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will give a presentation to the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Salman Shah for approval of double pay package for selected tax officials at Regional Tax Offices (RTOs), Model Customs Collectorates (MCCs) and
Two protests were raging outside the outer gate of the National Assembly - an hour before the scheduled time of the meeting. However, it should not surprise any one that, as usual, proceedings started 40 minutes behind schedule.
Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) Director Nadeem ul Haq on Monday said Pakistan is being run by donors and bureaucrats who hardly believe in research and policy work. He said this at a seminar held here on 'Rural Development and Poverty
The cabinet members of Northern Areas Legislative Council (NALC) on Monday demanded of the government a provincial status or a setup in line with the Azad Kashmir having its own prime minister and president till the resolution of the issue.
Tax authorities have decided to initiate disciplinary action against those tax officials who are reluctant to join 'CBR House, Islamabad' on their transfer and posting from field formations.
The home secretaries and IGs, who attended a high-level meeting here on Monday to review law and order, were instructed to locate missing persons in their jurisdiction and report the latest position to the Interior Ministry by April 26. Interior Minister
Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin, who buried the Soviet Union then led Russia through its chaotic first years of independence, died on Monday aged 76, the Kremlin said.
Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin, who buried the Soviet Union then led Russia through its chaotic first years of independence, died on Monday aged 76, the Kremlin said.
The legal community and the civil society has expressed anguish over Pemra's show cause notice to the independent private TV channel Aaj over talk shows on the judicial crisis.
The legal community and the civil society has expressed anguish over Pemra's show cause notice to the independent private TV channel Aaj over talk shows on the judicial crisis.
The federal cabinet has directed all the ministries to utilise free time available to government on private television and radio channels to launch mass awareness public service programs, official sources told Business Recorder.
The federal cabinet has directed all the ministries to utilise free time available to government on private television and radio channels to launch mass awareness public service programs, official sources told Business Recorder.
Political parties, media organisations, and the civil society have strongly condemned Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) for the issuance of a show cause notice and threat to Aaj TV to close down its operations for its coverage
Political parties, media organisations, and the civil society have strongly condemned Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) for the issuance of a show cause notice and threat to Aaj TV to close down its operations for its coverage
The crushing season 2006-07 has ended at 3.520 million tons sugar production against 2.650 million tons of pervious year. This time overall recovery rate also remained better basically due to heavy winter rains.
The crushing season 2006-07 has ended at 3.520 million tons sugar production against 2.650 million tons of pervious year. This time overall recovery rate also remained better basically due to heavy winter rains.
The crushing season 2006-07 has ended at 3.520 million tons sugar production against 2.650 million tons of pervious year. This time overall recovery rate also remained better basically due to heavy winter rains.
The Privatisation Commission (PC) has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from qualified investor(s), Consortium of Investors to privatise the assets of PTDC Motels/Restaurants through a competitive bidding process.
Azerbaijan Defence Minister Safar Abiyev and Defence Industry Minister Yavar Jamalov are scheduled to make an official visit to Pakistan soon, Azeri news agency APA reported. The meetings during the visit are to cover cooperation between Azerbaijan and Pa
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) is seeking up to 1.01 million tonnes of fuel oil for May-July delivery, steady from April-June's record purchases, a tender document showed on Monday.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) should amend the income tax rules to allow 100 percent write-off on expenditure made by the mining firms on construction work of buildings, houses and roads at the mine sites.
An important meeting of the Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) Karachi members will be held on Tuesday in CPNE secretariat to review the situation emerged in the wake of a show-cause notice issued by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authori
The NWFP government has condemned the Pemra's notice to Aaj TV as unconstitutional, vowing to take up the matter in the coming session of the provincial assembly.
The NWFP government has condemned the Pemra's notice to Aaj TV as unconstitutional, vowing to take up the matter in the coming session of the provincial assembly.
Altadis mounted its defences against a 12 billion euro ($16.3 billion) offer from Imperial Tobacco on Monday, raising its forecasts and saying it could sell about 650 million euros of non-core assets. The Franco-Spanish company, which rejected Imperial's
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Monday implemented ''Client Level Netting'' (CLN) regime in May Deliverable Futures Contracts, after refusal of further extension by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Monday implemented 'Client Level Netting' (CLN) regime in May Deliverable Futures Contracts, after refusal of further extension by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Monday implemented 'Client Level Netting' (CLN) regime in May Deliverable Futures Contracts, after refusal of further extension by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
Equities continued to show negative signs under the lead of hot favourite at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bears remained in the front seat amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index showed a decrease of 23.27 points, as it moved from 2,698.66 to 2,6
Equities continued to show negative signs under the lead of hot favourite at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bears remained in the front seat amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index showed a decrease of 23.27 points, as it moved from 2,698.66 to 2,6
With cement, oil and banking sectors under heavy selling pressure, share prices tumbled on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on first trading day of the week while the benchmark index shed one percent. The LSE-25 index ended at 4461.67 points as against its
With cement, oil and banking sectors under heavy selling pressure, share prices tumbled on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on first trading day of the week while the benchmark index shed one percent. The LSE-25 index ended at 4461.67 points as against its
Pakistan and Poland on Monday signed five agreements and MoUs for cooperation in the fields of Defence, small and medium sized enterprises, education, science and culture. The agreements were signed from the Pakistani side by Defence Minister Rao Sikandar
Pakistan and Poland on Monday signed five agreements and MoUs for cooperation in the fields of Defence, small and medium sized enterprises, education, science and culture. The agreements were signed from the Pakistani side by Defence Minister Rao Sikandar
Pakistan and Poland on Monday signed five agreements and MoUs for cooperation in the fields of Defence, small and medium sized enterprises, education, science and culture. The agreements were signed from the Pakistani side by Defence Minister Rao Sikandar
The Additional Advocate-General, Punjab, Khadim Hussain Qaiser, resigned here on Monday to express solidarity with Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, and to join the legal community in its struggle for supremacy of Constitution and rule of law.
The Additional Advocate-General, Punjab, Khadim Hussain Qaiser, resigned here on Monday to express solidarity with Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, and to join the legal community in its struggle for supremacy of Constitution and rule of law.
The government has engaged top lawyers of the country, including Sharifuddin Pirzada , former President of the Supreme Court Bar Association Malik Abdul Qayyum, former Advocate-General of Punjab Malik Maqbool Elahi, Ahmad Raza Kasuri, Nawaz Kharal, Ibrahi
The government has engaged top lawyers of the country, including Sharifuddin Pirzada , former President of the Supreme Court Bar Association Malik Abdul Qayyum, former Advocate-General of Punjab Malik Maqbool Elahi, Ahmad Raza Kasuri, Nawaz Kharal, Ibrahi
On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened in the positive zone, at 13,146.46, but soon went down into the red zone and remained there for almost whole of the remaining trading time. It closed at 13,025.10 points with a net negative change of -111.22 points, or perc
On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened in the positive zone, at 13,146.46, but soon went down into the red zone and remained there for almost whole of the remaining trading time. It closed at 13,025.10 points with a net negative change of -111.22 points, or perc
The share market on the first day of implementation of ''Client Level Netting'' in Deliverable Future Contracts witnessed dull trading with low volumes. However, the KSE-100 index managed to close above the 12,000 points level.
The share market on the first day of implementation of 'Client Level Netting' in Deliverable Future Contracts witnessed dull trading with low volumes. However, the KSE-100 index managed to close above the 12,000 points level.
The share market on the first day of implementation of 'Client Level Netting' in Deliverable Future Contracts witnessed dull trading with low volumes. However, the KSE-100 index managed to close above the 12,000 points level.