Al-Huda International Welfare Foundation (AIWF), in collaboration with Pakistan Rangers, Sindh, has distributed relief goods worth Rs 0.720 million among the rain affectees of Gaddap Town.
Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has time and again submitted a draft health policy to government to make sure provision of healthcare to masses besides addressing the problems of medical professionals.
Inauguration of Goldcrest Al Ghurair Giga Phase II took place in Defence Phase II, Islamabad. Speaker National Assembly, Chaudhry Ameer Hussain, Haji Muhammad Rafiq Pardesi, Haji Anees Pardesi, Amir Anees Pardesi and Brigadier Iftikhar along with other pr
A policeman and four civilians were killed in attacks on Wednesday in a mountain region of Swat with links to the leaders of a besieged mosque in the capital, officials said. Civilians were killed by a bomb blast targeting a police vehicle in the conserva
Sialkot District Nazim, Muhammad Akmal Cheema has said that district government has earmarked more than Rs 1.96 billion during current fiscal year for the promotion and provision of quality education.
Literacy programme initiated by SHADE, a charitable organisation would enhance learning process and promote education in District Sialkot. This was stated by Iftikhar Durrani, Executive Director SHADE organisation today. The project of Literacy programme
Ministry of Education honoured as many as 248 students with presidential awards for securing top position in examinations of SSC, HSC, O and A level, across the country. Federal Minister for Education Lieutenant General Javed Ashraf Qazi (Retd) gave these
Encroachments in many shapes have not only spoiled the beauty of Kasur district but are causing inconvenience to pedestrians in congested areas. A survey conducted by Business Recorder reveals that the encroachments were thriving in various parts o
Almost two years after a powerful earthquake ripped through parts of northern Pakistan and Azad Kashmir, there are over 13,000 people still in tented camps across the quake zone facing a number of problems.
The Punjab government has sent relief goods and cash of Rs 50 million for flood victims of Balochistan, including 16 trucks loaded with life saving drugs. This was stated by Punjab Minister for Revenue & Relief, Gul Hameed Rokhari while presiding a meetin
As many as 16 more relief camps have been set up in Shahdad Kot and Dadu aimed at providing prompt assistance to the flood-stricken people. Radio Pakistan quoting DCO Qambar district reported that 30,000 people had been affected in the district. While 6,0
Three teams of doctors from Punjab have been sent to Turbat, Balochistan while another three would be sent shortly for medical aid to the flood-affected areas, Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Farooq Ahmed (Retd)
Pakistan has the potential to benefit from demographic dividend which can fuel its economic growth for the next fifty years, official sources said. According to official sources, at the time of independence in 1947, Pakistan's population was 32.5 million.
President, Azad Jammu Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AJKCCI) Zulfiqar Abbasi endorsed and appreciated the ongoing successful economic policy of the federal government. He said that recent foreign investment of over $7 billion was the ample proo
The bilateral trade between United Kingdom and Pakistan would touch new peaks with a huge new investment in future in a number of sectors including housing, agriculture, energy generation, hotels, fisheries and minerals.
Lack of proper policies is a major hurdle in bringing women into productive workforce and a change in mindset is needed for a paradigm shift to make Pakistan competitive for facing challenges upfront, says Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF) study.
Wasim Sajjad, the leader of the House in Senate, and Rovolfo Martin Saravia, the Argentine ambassador, have agreed on the dire need to launch joint ventures in agriculture, CNG, livestock, pharmaceuticals, and sports goods, in view of the promising scope
Monopoly Control Authority (MCA) has directed the manufacturers of packaged milk products to submit details of the price increase and other relevant information by July 9, 2007. Taking notice of reports on pre-budget price hike in Tetra Pack products.
Dr Naushin Mahmood has been appointed acting Vice Chancellor of Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, (PIDE) with effect from June 12, 2007. According to a notification of the Planning Commission of Pakistan here today Dr Naushin Mahmood was Dean,
Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has disposed of 622 complaints filed by the taxpayers against total 858 applications during 2007. According to FBR data issued on Wednesday, out of total 9,749 complaints filed during 2000-2007, the FTO has disposed of 9,478, s
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Co Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded stand-alone medium to long-term rating of National Bank of Pakistan to "AAA" from "AA+", the highest in the banking sector. JCR-VIS had earlier assigned two ratings to the NBP.
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Co Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded stand-alone medium to long-term rating of National Bank of Pakistan to "AAA" from "AA+", the highest in the banking sector. JCR-VIS had earlier assigned two ratings to the NBP.
Singapore Telecommunications Limited ("SingTel") and Warid Telecom (private) Limited ("Warid Telecom"),on Wednesday announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement subsequent to which SingTel will acquire a 30 percent equity stake in Warid Te
A division bench of the Sindh High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Secretary Information & Broadcasting, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) and others for July 11, 2007 on petition filed against the suspension of private Royal TV c
Pakistani expatriates living in Saudi Arabai have supported the Pakistan government stand on the Lal Masjid and Jamia Hafsa issue and in the messages sent to various federal ministries and the Pakistan Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General of Pakist
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has upgraded the long term entity rating of SME Leasing Limited (SLL) from "BBB+' (Triple B Plus) to 'A-(Single A Minus) with 'Stable' outlook. Short-term ratings have been maintained at 'A-2' (A-Two).
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has upgraded the long term entity rating of SME Leasing Limited (SLL) from "BBB+' (Triple B Plus) to 'A-(Single A Minus) with 'Stable' outlook. Short-term ratings have been maintained at 'A-2' (A-Two).
An Iranian firm has expressed its willingness to invest 20 million dollars in the solid waste management sector of the metropolis. This was revealed by Managing Director of Mobaraiz Group Mehmood Yaun during a meeting with City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal he
Inspector General of Sindh Police Zia-ul-Hassan Khan on Wednesday announced rupees two lakhs as immediate compensation to the bereaved family of the slain police constable Inayat Ali. The IGP also announced job in police department to one of Inayat's chil
Millat Tractors Limited set a new record of highest ever production by 27,000 tractors in the year ending 30th June, 20Q7, improving upon its production of 24,238.
The Managing Director of KESC Lieutenant General Amjad in a meeting at the Governor House expressed his satisfaction over the performance of Siemens, the operations and management contractor firm, in restoring power supply after the rains.
A poor balance sheet of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation KESC, which reflects a cash loss of Rs 7.8 billion in 2006-07 due to non-payment by some consumers would not allow KESC to compensate for electricity bills for June, as demanded by the City Counc
City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has made a plan to widen 35 roads in the city by removing encroachments and unauthorised constructions. This was stated by Saddar Town's Controller of Building Agha M Abbasi, while talking to business community at a
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).
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the medium to long-term and short-term entity ratings of Picic Commercial Bank Limited at 'A+' (Single A Plus) and 'A-1' (A-One), respectively.
Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) member Sindh Assembly, Abdul Rehman Rajput on Wednesday said due to irresponsibility of Wasa and district government authorities, sewerage has become worse problem at Gaoshala gate, Hyderabad.
Local journalists, traders, and activists of political parties staged a demonstration as a protest against the killing of a journalist in Lal Masjid incident and injuring another six photographers/camera men, demolishing the part of building of Daily Khab
Opposition leaders have condemned the government for mishandling the Lal Masjid issue. PML(N) leaders, Memona Hashmi, MNA, Rana MNA Mehmood-ul-Hassan, MPA Nafees Ahmed, Allah Nawaz Durrani, ex-Senator Malik Rafiq Rajwana, and Advocate Bilal Butt said the
Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) Secretary General and opposition leader in the National Assembly Maulana Fazlur Rehman, PPP central leader Makhdoom Amin Faheem and others political leaders will leave for London on Thursday to participate in All Parties Conf
The religio-political alliance Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) on Wednesday demanded of the government to conduct a judicial inquiry into the bloodshed in and outside the Lal Masjid.
National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Sindh, on Wednesday arrested Syed Waseem Akhtar, an ex-employee of Jinnah Hospital, involved in a bank fraud case and obtained his remand up to July 15.
MQM leader and ex-Member Sindh Assembly Saleem Bandhani injured by unknown gunmen here on late Wednesday night. According to a private TV channel Saleem Bandhani was purchasing goods from a shop at Guru Mandar when two-unidentified motorcyclists started f
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder and leader Altaf Hussain has expressed his grief and sorrow over the loss of lives of security personnel, journalists and other innocent persons as a result of firing incidents between the arm men of Lal Masjid and l
Provincial Zakat Council, during its 97th meeting, has approved a grant of Rs 3.5 million as stipend for as many as 2,138 students studying at 12 seminaries of Sahiwal, Vehari and Sialkot districts.
The lawyers continued their token strike here on Wednesday against suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and observed one hour token strike. During the strike, the protesting lawyers remained present in the Bar room and joined
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Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi here on Wednesday said that Punjab government was utilising all available resources for providing relief and assistance to rain and flood-affected people of Balochistan.
At least 11 people, including six soldiers, were killed on Wednesday when an explosive-laden vehicle rammed into a military convoy in Bannu, near Peshawar, officials said. Thirteen people, including eight soldiers, were also injured in the attack. Two inj
At least 11 people, including six soldiers, were killed on Wednesday when an explosive-laden vehicle rammed into a military convoy in Bannu, near Peshawar, officials said. Thirteen people, including eight soldiers, were also injured in the attack. Two inj
The District and Sessions Judge, Islamabad, Mian Rafiuzzaman, has acquitted Pakistan People's Party chairperson Benazir Bhutto and her spouse Asif Ali Zardari in the concealment of assets case.
The rupee inched up with one paisa gain against dollar in the interbank market on Wednesday for buying and selling at Es 60.38 and Rs 60.39, respectively. It is expected that the rupee might recover slightly against the dollar as the supply of the US curr
The District and Sessions Judge, Islamabad, Mian Rafiuzzaman, has acquitted Pakistan People's Party chairperson Benazir Bhutto and her spouse Asif Ali Zardari in the concealment of assets case.
The rupee inched up with one paisa gain against dollar in the interbank market on Wednesday for buying and selling at Es 60.38 and Rs 60.39, respectively. It is expected that the rupee might recover slightly against the dollar as the supply of the US curr
The Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) was brought back into operation on Wednesday morning when it started providing 70 MW electricity to Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC). The plant outage occurred on June 28, when the KESC''s 220 kv Baldia/K
"Institutionalising a merit and performance culture" is the top most value by which National Bank of Pakistan aspires to make NBP truly the Nation's Bank. This is good; however, it may be mentioned that the litmus test for becoming the Nation's Bank is fa
The Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) was brought back into operation on Wednesday morning when it started providing 70 MW electricity to Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC). The plant outage occurred on June 28, when the KESC's 220 kv Baldia/KD
"Institutionalising a merit and performance culture" is the top most value by which National Bank of Pakistan aspires to make NBP truly the Nation's Bank. This is good; however, it may be mentioned that the litmus test for becoming the Nation's Bank is fa
The Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) was brought back into operation on Wednesday morning when it started providing 70 MW electricity to Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC). The plant outage occurred on June 28, when the KESC's 220 kv Baldia/KD
State Minister for Religious Affairs Dr Aamir Liaquat has resigned from ministership and membership of the National Assembly. Dr Aamir Liaquat dispatched his resignation to Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and his staff confirmed it. The state minister along w
State Minister for Religious Affairs Dr Aamir Liaquat has resigned from ministership and membership of the National Assembly. Dr Aamir Liaquat dispatched his resignation to Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and his staff confirmed it. The state minister along w
Federal Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said here on Wednesday that the government had been trying to solve the Lal Masjid Jamia Hafsa row peacefully but the administrators of the seminary failed to respond positively. Talking to PTV in a telep
The Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, on Wednesday approved a new strategy to combat extremism and militancy in the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA), Provincially Administrated Tribal Areas (PATA) and the adjoining
The Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, on Wednesday approved a new strategy to combat extremism and militancy in the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA), Provincially Administrated Tribal Areas (PATA) and the adjoining
Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Muhammed Yousaf called for convening international donors' conference to assist in rehabilitation of the flood affected people of Balochistan.
Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has further extended the period of availing incentive package for industries including regular industries of seasonal nature ie ice factories, ginning factories, oil mills and rice shellers etc, up to December
Alan Johnston, the BBC journalist held hostage in the Gaza Strip, was freed on Wednesday after a deal between the ruling Hamas Islamists and the al Qaeda-inspired clan group that kidnapped him in March.
Alan Johnston, the BBC journalist held hostage in the Gaza Strip, was freed on Wednesday after a deal between the ruling Hamas Islamists and the al Qaeda-inspired clan group that kidnapped him in March.
The National Investment Trust (NIT) has declared the highest-ever dividend of Rs 6.20 per unit for its unit holders for the year ended on June 30. Addressing a press conference after the approval of annual accounts by the board of directors at a local hot
The National Investment Trust (NIT) has declared the highest-ever dividend of Rs 6.20 per unit for its unit holders for the year ended on June 30. Addressing a press conference after the approval of annual accounts by the board of directors at a local hot
The Sindh High Court Wednesday issued notice to Cabinet Secretary, the Privatisation Commission and the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation for July 11, 2007 on a petition challenging the privatisation of KESC.