Four persons have died of suffocation when they climbed down into a deep well for the repair of tubewell in village Sardar Balochan (Chishtian), while two were admitted to hospital in critical condition.
The branded edible oil processing companies have increased the prices of one kilogram and five kilogram oil packing without issuing any formal rate list in the local market. There was no check on the prices of edibles and other daily use items.
Pakistan aims to attract the renowned scientists of the world by offering well-equipped centres of research. "Our latest initiative in this regard is setting up of the Synchrotron Light Source based facilities in the country," said Professor Riazuddin, Di
Insan Foundation Pakistan is going to start signatures campaign on a world's longest banner (10-km) for poverty eradication on 17th World Poverty Day, which would be celebrated first time in the world.
The Punjab government has constituted a committee for hiring/engaging private legal consultants for high profile anti-corruption establishment (ACE) cases. According to ACE's spokesman, additional chief secretary, Punjab, will be the chairman of the commi
Member Provincial Assembly from Okara, Rai Farooq Umar Kharal called on Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi at Chief Minister's Secretariat, here on Saturday. Organisational matters of Pakistan Muslim League as well as developmental affairs of t
Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has stressed upon assembly members, Nazims and Muslim League office-bearers to organise and strengthen PML at every level through a positive and constructive thinking and face every political challenge with mu
Applications for Haj-2007 are likely to be received by the middle of this month and only the travel fare of the pilgrims has been increased. This was disclosed by the Federal Secretary, Ministry of Zakat, Ushr & Religious Affairs, Vakil Ahmed Khan to the
The 266th monthly meeting of the Islamabad Scientists' Club was aborted on Saturday. Only four persons turned up at the meeting, including the ISC President Engineer Tariq Majeed, Brigadier Karim, chief of the hot balloons flying squad, the guest speaker,
Acting Chief Justice Rana Bhagwandas has constituted three benches including 13-member larger bench of the Supreme Court for the next week starting from July 9 (Monday) for the hearing of cases in Islamabad.
District administration has established a facilitation center at Jinnah sports complex for the parents whose children are still in the besieged Lal Masjid and Jamia Hafza since the operation started five days ago.
The country's population had reached at 156.26 million including 81.1 million males and 75.2 million females, an official in population welfare ministry said on Saturday. The official said that female population of reproductive age (15-49 years) was 39.2
The district government of Hyderabad has sent food items and other relief goods of one million to upper Sindh areas, for rain and flood victims. District Nazim Kanver Naveed Jameel has sent the caravan with relief goods under the supervision of district f
Chief engineer DG Khan irrigation zone has said that the districts of Muzaffargarh, DG Khan, and Rajanpur face no immediate flood threat, with water level in the rivers being normal. However, on instructions from the provincial government, all arrangement
The District Co-ordination Officer Hyderabad Aftab Ahmed Khatri has directed the concerned officers of Pakistan Railways to issue NOC for the construction of Latifabad fly over scheme at Railway Crossing Latifabad No 7 with immediate effect, to enable the
University of Sindh has extended the last date to July 21, for submission of admission forms for admission in One Semester Professional Diploma in Rural Development Communication. The test for admissions would be conducted on July 30 at the Centre for Rur
A cumulative net outflow of portfolio investment from the country's equity market stood at 3.841 million dollars at the end of the first week of new fiscal year (July 6) as the foreign investors opted for profit-taking on the available margins.
Pakistan may face serious shortage of skilled manpower due to their increasing demand the world over. This was stated by Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Majyd Aziz, while speaking as chief guest at ZAKPAK silk beauty soap consume
The board of directors of Faysal Asset Management Limited has approved 12.75 percent final dividend as bonus units from distributable profits of Faysal Income & Growth Fund (FIGF) for the full year ended June, 30 for unit holders. FIGF is the best perform
The board of directors of Faysal Asset Management Limited has approved 12.75 percent final dividend as bonus units from distributable profits of Faysal Income & Growth Fund (FIGF) for the full year ended June, 30 for unit holders. FIGF is the best perform
At least four major furniture industrial zones in the country should be established to enhance production and export, besides producing skilled labour for this industry.
The commendable efforts of Pakistan government, Pak Army, UN agencies, donors countries and NGOs for early rehabilitation and reconstruction of quake affected areas of Azad Jammu Kashmir have yielded positive results vis-à-vis for bringing the life back t
A five-member team of Geneva-based International Federation of Red Cross/Red Crescent (IFRC) has left here for rain and flood affected areas in Sindh and Balochistan to conduct assessment of losses.
France has sent its relief assistance, worth over Rs 20 million, to the flood affected areas of Sindh and Balochistan. The French ambassador to Pakistan Rgis de Belenet said the relief assistance is response to the Pakistan's appeal and plane landed in Ka
Latifabad Taluka Nazim Engineer Sabir Hussein Qaimkhani and City Taluka Nazim Javaid Jabbar have met Director Agriculture (Extension) Naeem Ahmed Korijo and discussed problems of new Sabzi Mandi Halanaka and vegetable market, Hali Road.
The present government is providing maximum facilities to the farmers and has allocated Rs 50 million for different agriculture development projects in Northern Areas. This was stated by Advisor Information and Broadcasting NAs, Captain Siknadar Ali (Retd
Sindh Governor, Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has called upon the KESC to carry out its short and long term plans, particularly with reference to power generation programme, on a fast track basis.
Participants attending the All Parties Conference hosted under the banner of Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy (ARD) on Saturday urged the formation of joint opposition alliance. Delegates belonging to 37 political parties and representatives of t
Participants attending the All Parties Conference hosted under the banner of Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy (ARD) on Saturday urged the formation of joint opposition alliance. Delegates belonging to 37 political parties and representatives of t
Islamic banking in Pakistan is gradually gaining popularity as the deposits and profits under this system during the first quarter of current year have risen by 15 percent and 14 percent respectively, but the economists consider this ratio unsatisfactory.
Islamic banking in Pakistan is gradually gaining popularity as the deposits and profits under this system during the first quarter of current year have risen by 15 percent and 14 percent respectively, but the economists consider this ratio unsatisfactory.
Islamic banking in Pakistan is gradually gaining popularity as the deposits and profits under this system during the first quarter of current year have risen by 15 percent and 14 percent respectively, but the economists consider this ratio unsatisfactory.
President of his own faction of Jamait-e-Ullma Islam, Maulana Sami-ul-Haq has urged the Supreme Court of Pakistan to take suo motu notice to get resolved the Lal Masjid issue. Talking to newsmen here on Saturday, Maulana said that Lal Masjid issue is mere
Senate Standing Committee on Religious Affairs has asked Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) to identify Zakat deductible assets to overcome the expected short fall of Rs 5.5 billion in this regard. The committee met with its Chairman Maulana Sami-ul-Haq at
Ministry of Youth Affairs will honour youth with awards for their excellent work in different fields on Youth Day (August 12). The sources said on Saturday that the award would comprise a shield and a certificate along with cash award of Rs 50,000 in each
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said the government firmly believed in the freedom of the press and was making all efforts to facilitate the expansion and development of the media in Pakistan. He was talking to a three-member delegation of the Col
President General Pervez Musharraf reiterated Saturday that the government would start rehabilitation work in all flood-hit areas of Balochistan without delay and assured that the affected villages would be reconstructed with better planning.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Muhammad Ali Durrani on Saturday said that no deadline has been fixed for the final operation against Lal Masjid/Jamia Hafsa administration.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday asked the parliamentarians of all the political parties to come forward and play their role for an early resolution of Jamia Hafsa crisis to help save lives of innocent women and children, forcibly detained by the e
A suicide truck bomber ripped the heart out of a northern Iraqi village on Saturday, killing at least 105 people and demolishing dozens of homes and shops, police and medics said. Ambulances and private cars ferried dozens of bloodied corpses and wounded
After years of research, spending billions in research and giving hopes to farmers, the government has failed to introduce a high quality Bt cotton seed. Sources told Business Recorder that the cotton growers are in a very difficult situation becau
After years of research, spending billions in research and giving hopes to farmers, the government has failed to introduce a high quality Bt cotton seed. Sources told Business Recorder that the cotton growers are in a very difficult situation becau
After years of research, spending billions in research and giving hopes to farmers, the government has failed to introduce a high quality Bt cotton seed. Sources told Business Recorder that the cotton growers are in a very difficult situation becau
Ukrainian authorities arrested 12 illegal immigrants from Pakistan and five from Somalia in two raids near to the country's western frontier, border guards announced on Saturday. Ten Pakistanis were arrested on Friday by a joint operation of police and bo
Ukrainian authorities arrested 12 illegal immigrants from Pakistan and five from Somalia in two raids near to the country's western frontier, border guards announced on Saturday. Ten Pakistanis were arrested on Friday by a joint operation of police and bo
The incredible hype, which dominated the real estate market during 2002-05 had its roots in the insecurity felt by Pakistanis abroad in the wake of 9/11 events. "Pakistanis living in a post-9/11 Islamophobic West started sending large amounts of money bac
The incredible hype, which dominated the real estate market during 2002-05 had its roots in the insecurity felt by Pakistanis abroad in the wake of 9/11 events. "Pakistanis living in a post-9/11 Islamophobic West started sending large amounts of money bac
The incredible hype, which dominated the real estate market during 2002-05 had its roots in the insecurity felt by Pakistanis abroad in the wake of 9/11 events. "Pakistanis living in a post-9/11 Islamophobic West started sending large amounts of money bac
Pakistan exported till June 30 55,000 tons mangoes, worth $16.50 million, to Europe, Far East, and various Gulf countries. Sources in Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Board (PHDEB) told Business Recorder on Saturday that the country had
Sindh Irrigation Department with the assistance of Pakistan Army has plugged two breaches in the right bank of Saifullah Magsi branch of N.W. Canal of Sukkur Barrage at RD 214 and pressure of water on this canal has been reduced.
Sindh Irrigation Department with the assistance of Pakistan Army has plugged two breaches in the right bank of Saifullah Magsi branch of N.W. Canal of Sukkur Barrage at RD 214 and pressure of water on this canal has been reduced.
Sindh Irrigation Department with the assistance of Pakistan Army has plugged two breaches in the right bank of Saifullah Magsi branch of N.W. Canal of Sukkur Barrage at RD 214 and pressure of water on this canal has been reduced.
The Government has increased EOBI pension by 15 percent, and minimum pension has been increased from Rs 1300 to Rs 1500 per month. The EOBI administration has taken prompt steps to enable its 0.3 million old-age and widow pensioners to get increased pensi
The Government has increased EOBI pension by 15 percent, and minimum pension has been increased from Rs 1300 to Rs 1500 per month. The EOBI administration has taken prompt steps to enable its 0.3 million old-age and widow pensioners to get increased pensi
The Government has increased EOBI pension by 15 percent, and minimum pension has been increased from Rs 1300 to Rs 1500 per month. The EOBI administration has taken prompt steps to enable its 0.3 million old-age and widow pensioners to get increased pensi
Acting Chief Justice Rana Bhagwandas on Saturday directed the Ministry of Interior and Inspector General of Police Islamabad for making comprehensive and foolproof security arrangements for the judges of the apex court, building of the supreme court, and
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed on closer co-operation in fighting the Taliban, during talks held in the Turkish capital, the foreign ministry announced Saturday. The agreement between the two countries covers the exchange of information in matters c
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed on closer co-operation in fighting the Taliban, during talks held in the Turkish capital, the foreign ministry announced Saturday. The agreement between the two countries covers the exchange of information in matters c
Senior US officials will consult allies in Europe next week on ways to intensify pressure on Iran amid suspicions Tehran is trying to evade sanctions by concealing the origin of financial transactions. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Friday
The European Union's monitoring mission at the Rafah border between Gaza and Egypt will be reduced because it is unclear when the crossing will be reopened, a mission spokeswoman said on Saturday.
Kazakhstan is to pay 486.3 million dollars to buy a stake in US nuclear reactor firm Westinghouse from its majority owner Toshiba, news reports said Saturday. The Japanese giant will sign an agreement this month to sell a 10-percent stake in Westinghouse
New Jersey became on Friday the first US state to mandate sharp greenhouse gas reductions by 2050 to help fight climate change. The law, signed by Gov. Jon Corzine, a Democrat, makes New Jersey the latest state to bypass the Bush administration by setting
The Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project agreement is likely to be inked soon and the pipeline within Pakistan would be laid by the SNGPL. Talking to a private TV channel, SNGPL Managing Director Rashid Lone said the IPI gas pipeline project was
The Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project agreement is likely to be inked soon and the pipeline within Pakistan would be laid by the SNGPL. Talking to a private TV channel, SNGPL Managing Director Rashid Lone said the IPI gas pipeline project was
The Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project agreement is likely to be inked soon and the pipeline within Pakistan would be laid by the SNGPL. Talking to a private TV channel, SNGPL Managing Director Rashid Lone said the IPI gas pipeline project was
President Pervez Musharraf has said that both long-term and short-term strategies will be adopted to mitigate sufferings of the rain and flood-affected people of Shahdadkot and Qambar districts in Sindh.
President Pervez Musharraf has said that both long-term and short-term strategies will be adopted to mitigate sufferings of the rain and flood-affected people of Shahdadkot and Qambar districts in Sindh.
The Privatisation Commission (PC) has started again work on the Initial Public Offering (IPO) for Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), which will be a complete reversal of the decision taken by an inter-ministerial committee.
The Privatisation Commission (PC) has started again work on the Initial Public Offering (IPO) for Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), which will be a complete reversal of the decision taken by an inter-ministerial committee.
The Privatisation Commission (PC) has started again work on the Initial Public Offering (IPO) for Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), which will be a complete reversal of the decision taken by an inter-ministerial committee.
The Privatisation Commission (PC) has started again work on the Initial Public Offering (IPO) for Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), which will be a complete reversal of the decision taken by an inter-ministerial committee.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to allocate ''Single Identifier Numbers'' (SINs) to all taxpayers who are at present using different sales tax registration numbers and National Tax Numbers (NTNs) for carrying out business activities.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to allocate 'Single Identifier Numbers' (SINs) to all taxpayers who are at present using different sales tax registration numbers and National Tax Numbers (NTNs) for carrying out business activities.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to allocate 'Single Identifier Numbers' (SINs) to all taxpayers who are at present using different sales tax registration numbers and National Tax Numbers (NTNs) for carrying out business activities.
Federal Minister for Textile Industry, Chauudhry Mushtaq Ali Cheema has said the first textile policy for the next five years will be announced in a couple of weeks. The policy would focus on long-term export plan and would include measures for betterment
Federal Minister for Textile Industry, Chauudhry Mushtaq Ali Cheema has said the first textile policy for the next five years will be announced in a couple of weeks. The policy would focus on long-term export plan and would include measures for betterment
Federal Minister for Textile Industry, Chauudhry Mushtaq Ali Cheema has said the first textile policy for the next five years will be announced in a couple of weeks. The policy would focus on long-term export plan and would include measures for betterment
Weekly-based SPI inflation is hitting low-income group the hardest as during the week ending July 5, it stood at 9.66 percent for the low-income group and 5.85 percent for the high-income earners. According to statistics released by the Federal Board of S
Weekly-based SPI inflation is hitting low-income group the hardest as during the week ending July 5, it stood at 9.66 percent for the low-income group and 5.85 percent for the high-income earners. According to statistics released by the Federal Board of S
Weekly-based SPI inflation is hitting low-income group the hardest as during the week ending July 5, it stood at 9.66 percent for the low-income group and 5.85 percent for the high-income earners. According to statistics released by the Federal Board of S
Under a special procedure, commercial importers will be exempted from audit of payment of sales tax. Through amendment in the Special Procedure Rules 2007 on Saturday, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued special procedure for payment of sales ta
Under a special procedure, commercial importers will be exempted from audit of payment of sales tax. Through amendment in the Special Procedure Rules 2007 on Saturday, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued special procedure for payment of sales ta
Under a special procedure, commercial importers will be exempted from audit of payment of sales tax. Through amendment in the Special Procedure Rules 2007 on Saturday, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued special procedure for payment of sales ta
The Federal Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed the registered manufacturers of biscuits, confectionery and snacks to pay additional sales tax on 12 percent value-addition in lieu of sales tax payable on the basis of printed retail price.
The Federal Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed the registered manufacturers of biscuits, confectionery and snacks to pay additional sales tax on 12 percent value-addition in lieu of sales tax payable on the basis of printed retail price.
The Federal Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed the registered manufacturers of biscuits, confectionery and snacks to pay additional sales tax on 12 percent value-addition in lieu of sales tax payable on the basis of printed retail price.
From July 1, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would charge sales tax from stevedores on the basis of volume of cargo loaded or discharged from the vessels at Karachi Port and Port Qasim.
From July 1, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would charge sales tax from stevedores on the basis of volume of cargo loaded or discharged from the vessels at Karachi Port and Port Qasim.
From July 1, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would charge sales tax from stevedores on the basis of volume of cargo loaded or discharged from the vessels at Karachi Port and Port Qasim.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fixed the values of different steel products, in rupees and US dollars, for accurate assessment of sales tax at import and local supply stages.