International day against drugs will be observed on June 26 all over the world including Pakistan. The day would be held coupled with Anti-Narcotics Drugs Week that has proceeded from June 22-26 under the auspices of Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Rawalpindi.
The authorities of local health office have declared Hepatitis B and C spreading situation as alarming in the district and confirmed that it is spreading rapidly due to lack of awareness and preventive measures.
The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).
A Peshawar bound bus met a fatal accident on Indus Highway on Monday leaving five passengers dead and many hurt and they were hospitalised. According to a private TV channel, the bus was coming from Karachi for Peshawar and driver could not maintain his c
The present assemblies are completing their tenure for the first time in the country's history, which reflects the people's confidence in the present Pakistan Muslim League (PML) government, and augers well for the party's position in the coming polls, ow
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (Pacra) has maintained the long-term rating of "A+" (Single A plus) and the short-term rating of "A1" (A one) of KASB Securities Limited. These ratings indicate a low expectation of credit risk and a strong capaci
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (Pacra) has maintained the long-term rating of "A+" (Single A plus) and the short-term rating of "A1" (A one) of KASB Securities Limited. These ratings indicate a low expectation of credit risk and a strong capaci
Provincial Minister for Housing and Urban Development Syed Raza Ali Gillani has taken a serious notice of illegal plazas in the provincial capital constructed without obtaining no objection certificates (NOCs).
The Pakistan credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity ratings of MCB Bank Limited at "AA+" (Double A plus) and "A1+" (A one plus) respectively.
The Pakistan credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity ratings of MCB Bank Limited at "AA+" (Double A plus) and "A1+" (A one plus) respectively.
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of East West Insurance Company Limited (EWI) at A- (Single A Minus). The rating denotes strong capacity to meet policyholder and contract obligations.
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of East West Insurance Company Limited (EWI) at A- (Single A Minus). The rating denotes strong capacity to meet policyholder and contract obligations.
Almost 1,000 tonnes of onion was dispatched to Sri Lanka, Dubai and Muscat as Pakistan has started export of the onion grown in Balochistan. The country has exported onion worth Rs 10.37 million to the three countries after getting a 1,000 tonnes per week
Saqib Naseem, Vice President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) will act as a President. In may be mentioned that President Majyd Aziz, who already left abroad and now Senior Vice President/ Acting President A Abdullah Zaki is also lef
The National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) meeting held on June 23 in the Supreme Court Building here under the chairmanship of Justice Rana Bhagwandas, Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan/Chairman, NJPMC, said a press release.
The Lahore High Court has adjourned the proceeding of multi-million IMAX Theatre, at Mini Market Ground, Gulberg till June 27 in a constitutional petition challenging its construction.
Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday issued notice to Sindh Home Secretary, IG Sindh Police, SHO PS Saudabad and others for July 2 on petition filed against harassing a newly married girl and quashment of FIR lodged against her husband.
The 13-member full bench of the Supreme Court resumed hearing of the Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhary's petition challenging the legality of the President's reference and sending him on forced leave on Monday.
PACRA has recently assigned initial ratings to Arif Habib Rupali Bank Limited (Long-term: A. Short-term: A1). While assigning these ratings. PACRA had recognised the positive impact of the proposed merger of Arif Habib Securities Limited (AHSL) with and i
PACRA has recently assigned initial ratings to Arif Habib Rupali Bank Limited (Long-term: A. Short-term: A1). While assigning these ratings. PACRA had recognised the positive impact of the proposed merger of Arif Habib Securities Limited (AHSL) with and i
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed grief and sorrow over the colossal loss of human lives in Saturday's thunderstorm.
Nazim Karachi Syed Mustafa Kamal has said the city government is establishing its zonal office and subsidiary departments in Korangi Industrial Area (KIA) to resolve basic problems there. He was speaking at a reception held by Korangi Tanneries Associatio
Pakistan Railways has planned to start issuing 'e-ticketing' from July 20 this year for all categories across the country. This would help the railways computerise 98 percent of all of its ticketing including passengers and freight booking through credit
The United Bank Limited (UBL) has successfully raised $565 million for the government of Pakistan, through the issue of 43,987,773 GDRs (Global Depository Receipts).
Complete strike was observed in Qasimabad and other areas including Tando Wali Muhammad, Hur Camp, Baldia, Marvi Town, Husri, Hatri, Tando Jam and surrounding areas on Monday on the call of Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz against continued disappearance of nationa
The NWFP Assembly echoed with objections on the over-expenses by the Governor House and the Chief Minister House over and above the budgeted allocations on Monday. The house also approved seven demands for the next financial year's expenses of Rs 2.53 bil
The high cost of production has pull down exports of leather garments by 24.15 percent during July-May period of 2006-07 in the wake of mounting utility tariffs and lack of research and development (R&D) assistance to the leather garments sector, industry
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan in collaboration with NGO-Akhuwat will issue interest free loans under microfinance scheme to check poverty. The decision was taken in a meeting of the Foundation held under the chairmanship of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Amir,
A signing ceremony for the largest hotel financing in the history of Pakistan was held here on Monday for the Avari Islamabad Hotel Project. This has a total project cost of Rs 4.779 billion, which is being financed through Rs 3.750 billion rated privatel
A meeting of a 'Council of Elders' will be held here in the first week of July to deliberate upon the ongoing political situation and suggest ways to overcome the current stalemate. The council comprise senior politicians, social workers, journalists and
'Gehwara' state-of-the-art centres for destitute children are being established at Lahore and Multan at a cost of Rs 34.412 million, while the capacity of the existing Women Development Centre in Model Town will be enhanced at a cost of Rs 128.837 million
Provincial Zakat Council has sent the case of provision of Zakat fund of Rs 20 million to the Fatima Memorial Hospital (FMH) to Central Zakat Council in the light of report submitted by the committee constituted to fix the Estahqaq of the hospital.
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has decided to deny party tickets for the coming elections to 'turncoats' and candidates who lost the last three elections back-to-back and ideological, efficient, and capable workers would be accommodated, said Khalid Hanif
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Monday expressed grave concern over the statement of Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Ijaz-ul-Haq against former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto describing it inherited enmity from his father General Zia-ul-Haq who han
Former Interior Minister and a central PPP leader Major General Naseerullah Babar (Retd) has said cases against Lal Masjid clerics under terrorism laws would be welcomed only if the government pursues it vigorously and responsible elements punished.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Acting President Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has said that Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has awakened the whole nation which was lip-tightened and asleep for the last eight years and now freedom of jud
Firmness prevailed in the currency market on Monday as the rupee held its week-end level against dollar for buying and selling at Rs 60.61 and Rs 60.63, dealers said.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Mahmood Kasuri told the Voice of America Urdu Service today that the current hearings in the Pakistan Supreme Court and the reference to the Supreme Judicial Council had in no way affected the confidence of foreign investment in
Firmness prevailed in the currency market on Monday as the rupee held its week-end level against dollar for buying and selling at Rs 60.61 and Rs 60.63, dealers said.
The Cultural Centre of Islamic Republic of Iran in Peshawar will start the Persian language classes from July 1, 2007. The classes would be conducted at the Imam Khomeini Block of the Khana-e-Farhang-e-Islami Jamhoori Iran, Sir Syed Road, Peshawar Cantt i
This is also a multipurpose, perpetual, multidimensional Modaraba and currently engaged in various Islamic modes of financing and business including Ijarah, Musharaka and Murabaha arrangements.
The lawyers' community observed token strike here on Monday to protest against suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. The lawyers did not appear before the courts from 10.30 am to 11.30 am.
This is also a multipurpose, perpetual, multidimensional Modaraba and currently engaged in various Islamic modes of financing and business including Ijarah, Musharaka and Murabaha arrangements.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has enhanced the record keeping period from 3 to 5 years to detect sales tax frauds, including bogus refund cases through post-refund audit of the last five years.
It is a multipurpose, perpetual Modaraba floated in Pakistan on March 16, 1991 and is currently engaged in the Shari'a compliant financial products such as leasing, Murabaha, Musharaka financing and other related business. It is managed by Habib Bank Fina
Pakistan has condemned and protested to the Nato-led forces in Afghanistan over the missile fired by International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) that hit a building inside Pakistan killing more than 10 civilians.
It is a multipurpose, perpetual Modaraba floated in Pakistan on March 16, 1991 and is currently engaged in the Shari'a compliant financial products such as leasing, Murabaha, Musharaka financing and other related business. It is managed by Habib Bank Fina
Negative statements of Indian leadership on Kashmir issue, would derail the peace process and cause tension between India and Pakistan said Abdul Hameed Lone, senior leader of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC-AJK Chapter) and Convenor Islamic Politic
The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) confirmed that it will present the final Voluntary Self-Regulating Code of Conduct to the information and broadcasting minister in 15 days, after constitutional and legal vetting by its counsel.
The Minister for Industries and Production, Jahangir Khan Tareen, has said that the BHUs (Basic Health Units) are being revamped and are provided with medicines and doctors to ensure basic healthcare facilities to the people in rural areas.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday asked the Sindh government to take all necessary measures to help the people affected by the recent storms in Karachi and other parts of the province. The Prime Minister was talking Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghula
President General Pervez Musharraf on Monday appealed to the people to rise against the menaces of extremism and terrorism threatening peace and prosperity of the country.
Provincial Co-ordination Minister Saleem Saifullah will inaugurate national seminar on the legendary Sufi Pushto poet Rehman Baba (1863-1711 ) at the Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Tuesday.
The National Aids Control Programme, Ministry of Health in collaboration with Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) has launched series of radio programmes on HIV & Aids under its National Behaviour Change Communication project, says a press release iss
Poultry industry is passing through a crucial stage warranting government's special attention, said Dr Hasan Sarosh Akram, President, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here on Monday. He suggested that the government should give incentive
The Bank of Punjab (BoP) enters into an agency arrangement with the UAE Exchange Centre, LLC, a leading exchange house in the Middle East based in UAE.
Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that the government is setting up journalist colonies in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan and other cities for providing better residential facilities to journalists.