Parliamentary Secretary for Cabinet Division Dr Firdaus Ashiq Awan has said that any plan of relocating the cellular companies' towers from residential areas was not under the consideration of government.
The ministry of railways has failed to hand over possession of industrial land near Port Qasim to the allottees despite the fact that the ministry of ports and shipping has made full payment to the railway ministry in January 2006, said Ports and Shipping
The government may delay bidding for a controlling stake in the country''s top oil marketing company, Pakistan State Oil (PSO), by several few weeks due to a legal wrangle over the disqualification of a Saudi-backed bidder, an official source said on Thur
The government may delay bidding for a controlling stake in the country's top oil marketing company, Pakistan State Oil (PSO), by several few weeks due to a legal wrangle over the disqualification of a Saudi-backed bidder, an official source said on Thurs
The government may delay bidding for a controlling stake in the country's top oil marketing company, Pakistan State Oil (PSO), by several few weeks due to a legal wrangle over the disqualification of a Saudi-backed bidder, an official source said on Thurs
Engro Chemical Pakistan Ltd will issue domestic corporate bonds worth Rs 4 billion ($66 million) to help raise funds for its new fertiliser manufacturing facility, banking sources said on Thursday. Engro, Pakistan''''s second largest urea fertiliser produ
Engro Chemical Pakistan Ltd will issue domestic corporate bonds worth Rs 4 billion ($66 million) to help raise funds for its new fertiliser manufacturing facility, banking sources said on Thursday. Engro, Pakistan''s second largest urea fertiliser produce
Engro Chemical Pakistan Ltd will issue domestic corporate bonds worth Rs 4 billion ($66 million) to help raise funds for its new fertiliser manufacturing facility, banking sources said on Thursday. Engro, Pakistan's second largest urea fertiliser producer
Engro Chemical Pakistan Ltd will issue domestic corporate bonds worth Rs 4 billion ($66 million) to help raise funds for its new fertiliser manufacturing facility, banking sources said on Thursday. Engro, Pakistan's second largest urea fertiliser producer
The Crescent Leasing Corporation Limited (CresLease) has been acquired by Al-Zamin Group, which constitutes Al-Zamin Leasing Modaraba, Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited and their directors, all regulatory approvals and legal procedures for the transfer of ma
The Crescent Leasing Corporation Limited (CresLease) has been acquired by Al-Zamin Group, which constitutes Al-Zamin Leasing Modaraba, Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited and their directors, all regulatory approvals and legal procedures for the transfer of ma
The Crescent Leasing Corporation Limited (CresLease) has been acquired by Al-Zamin Group, which constitutes Al-Zamin Leasing Modaraba, Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited and their directors, all regulatory approvals and legal procedures for the transfer of ma
UN chief Ban Ki-moon said that debt reduction of 30 billion dollars had been pledged by countries attending a key conference on Iraq in this Egyptian Red Sea resort on Thursday. "Specific financial commitments by particular countries are estimated at over
UN chief Ban Ki-moon said that debt reduction of 30 billion dollars had been pledged by countries attending a key conference on Iraq in this Egyptian Red Sea resort on Thursday. "Specific financial commitments by particular countries are estimated at over
UN chief Ban Ki-moon said that debt reduction of 30 billion dollars had been pledged by countries attending a key conference on Iraq in this Egyptian Red Sea resort on Thursday. "Specific financial commitments by particular countries are estimated at over
Afghanistan and Pakistan have finalised lists of about 350 people each to attend a joint "jirga" to tackle the Taliban insurgency, Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said on Thursday. The two sides are now working on the details of the agenda for
Afghanistan and Pakistan have finalised lists of about 350 people each to attend a joint "jirga" to tackle the Taliban insurgency, Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said on Thursday. The two sides are now working on the details of the agenda for
The reemployment on contract of Kamal Afsar as chairman of the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan is extended on the existing terms and conditions for a period of one year from May 11, 2007. An announcement to this effect was made by an official
Spinning mill-owners on Thursday hinted at parting ways with All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma), saying the latter has failed to resolve their problems and plead their case before the government in an effective manner.
Spinning mill-owners on Thursday hinted at parting ways with All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma), saying the latter has failed to resolve their problems and plead their case before the government in an effective manner.
Spinning mill-owners on Thursday hinted at parting ways with All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma), saying the latter has failed to resolve their problems and plead their case before the government in an effective manner.
Pakistan has signed deals to import 200,000 tonnes of European rapeseed for August shipments, Rasheed Janmohammed, Director of Westbury (Private) Ltd said on Thursday.
Pakistan has signed deals to import 200,000 tonnes of European rapeseed for August shipments, Rasheed Janmohammed, Director of Westbury (Private) Ltd said on Thursday.
Pakistan has signed deals to import 200,000 tonnes of European rapeseed for August shipments, Rasheed Janmohammed, Director of Westbury (Private) Ltd said on Thursday.
The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), Punjab Zone, has expressed the concern over the news item appearing in the press regarding import of Indian sugar. The Association says that it is having negative impact on market sentiment and affecting cash f
Profitability of the Exploration and Production (E&P) sector has increased by 11.8 percent to Rs 52.77 billion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year (2006-2007) as compared with Rs 47.19 billion during the corresponding period of last year.
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to speed up Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project as it would create linkages and interdependencies leading to win-win situation for all and promote peace in the region.
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to speed up Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project as it would create linkages and interdependencies leading to win-win situation for all and promote peace in the region.
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to speed up Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project as it would create linkages and interdependencies leading to win-win situation for all and promote peace in the region.
The Ministry of Interior has nominated Colonel Javaid Iqbal Lodhi, Director, National Crises Management Cell as Focal Person in cases of missing persons.
The Ministry of Interior has nominated Colonel Javaid Iqbal Lodhi, Director, National Crises Management Cell as Focal Person in cases of missing persons.
Minister of State for Information Tariq Azeem said on Thursday that press in Pakistan had never been so free in the history of the country as it was today and Pakistani media was enjoying unprecedented freedom.
Ten rockets were fired at an army camp in North Waziristan tribal region early Thursday but no one was hurt, official sources said. The rockets were fired at a camp at Dukoye area, some 60 kilometres west of Miranshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan
Equities failed to show healthy signs on Thursday at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where selling-pressure in hot favourite moved the entire ready-board in downward direction amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 16.76 points, as
Equities failed to show healthy signs on Thursday at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where selling-pressure in hot favourite moved the entire ready-board in downward direction amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 16.76 points, as
Trade activity was range-bound on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday with all key oil sectors' scrips remaining under pressure, leading to negative closing of the market. The LSE-25 index finished at 4600.10 points as against 4621.99 of Wednesday, re
Trade activity was range-bound on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday with all key oil sectors' scrips remaining under pressure, leading to negative closing of the market. The LSE-25 index finished at 4600.10 points as against 4621.99 of Wednesday, re
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Thursday revised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices upward by fixing the new rates at Rs 32,723 per ton for the current month. A notification issued here said that the new LPG prices will be effective from
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Thursday revised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices upward by fixing the new rates at Rs 32,723 per ton for the current month. A notification issued here said that the new LPG prices will be effective from
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
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Thursday revised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices upward by fixing the new rates at Rs 32,723 per ton for the current month. A notification issued here said that the new LPG prices will be effective from
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
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz chaired a meeting here on Thursday to review the textile sector. He said: "Textile is the backbone of our industrial sector and the government will continue to support the private sector in its efforts to modernise itself to in
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz chaired a meeting here on Thursday to review the textile sector. He said: "Textile is the backbone of our industrial sector and the government will continue to support the private sector in its efforts to modernise itself to in
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz chaired a meeting here on Thursday to review the textile sector. He said: "Textile is the backbone of our industrial sector and the government will continue to support the private sector in its efforts to modernise itself to in
The Central Board of Revenue has taken the bold initiative of reforming the Tax Administration, through introducing a multifaceted strategy approved by the President of Pakistan on 17th November, 2001.
The government has decided to export 5 million tonnes of wheat in 2007 through the private sector, announced Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan, Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock, at a press conference held here on Thursday. He said that the dec
By now, when we are half way through of completely revamping the country's taxation system, the phrase of Tax Administration Reforms Program has become a common diction in the business community. However, to me the most important aspect of the Reforms tha
The government has decided to export 5 million tonnes of wheat in 2007 through the private sector, announced Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan, Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock, at a press conference held here on Thursday. He said that the dec
During the last few years, Pakistan's economy has rapidly transformed into a high growth and dynamic economy. It is a result of consistent policies that Pakistan has achieved this landmark success and has also been successful in modernising its tax cultur
The government has decided to export 5 million tonnes of wheat in 2007 through the private sector, announced Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan, Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock, at a press conference held here on Thursday. He said that the dec
I congratulate Central Board of Revenue on organising National Conference on Tax Administration Reforms Program in collaboration with the corporate sector. It is indeed an exemplary effort to build mutual trust between taxpayers and tax collectors and to
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened in the positive zone at 13,721.88. It closed at 13,713.27 with a net positive change of 13.66 points and percentage change of 0.10. It experienced intra-day high of 13,755.76 and intra-day low of 13,638.69 with volume of 231,
I am delighted to learn that the Central Board of Revenue is holding this National Conference on Tax Administration Reforms Program. Since the inception of this Government, tax reforms were at the top of our agenda.
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened in the positive zone at 13,721.88. It closed at 13,713.27 with a net positive change of 13.66 points and percentage change of 0.10. It experienced intra-day high of 13,755.76 and intra-day low of 13,638.69 with volume of 231,
South Africa's Crop Estimates Committee put the final estimate of the 2006/07 wheat crop at around 2.11 million tonnes on Thursday, down from its previous forecast of roughly 2.12 million. The committee reduced its forecast after dry weather hit the crop,
The local share market opened on a positive note and the KSE-100 index hit 12,483.48 points intra-day high level on the back of fresh foreign buying at lower level. However, the index could not sustain that level due to cautious stance of the local invest
Singapore bunker prices rose on Thursday, while the differential to cargo values stood slightly above parity levels, as the market was nervous about the supply impact following ExxonMobil's refinery outage, traders said.
The local share market opened on a positive note and the KSE-100 index hit 12,483.48 points intra-day high level on the back of fresh foreign buying at lower level. However, the index could not sustain that level due to cautious stance of the local invest