The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) will provide $46.5 million to Pakistan over the next five years for launching capacity building programme in Disaster Risk Management (DRM). An agreement to this effect had already been signed by UNDP and Econ
Germany will provide financial assistance worth Rs 320,000 to Community Advisory and Welfare (CAW) services towards flood affectees in Sindh and Balochistan provinces.
The trade delegation under Chinese Assistant Trade Minister Wang Chao met with Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan, a Commerce Ministry statement said on Thursday. The delegation consisted of traders and importers from China. Secretary Commerce, Syed As
The fourth round of Pak-India talks on economic and commercial co-operation under composite dialogue will commence here on July 31. Pakistani delegation led by Commerce Secretary Syed Asif Ali Shah will arrive in the Indian capital on July 30 to attend th
The fourth round of Pak-India talks on economic and commercial co-operation under composite dialogue will commence here on July 31. Pakistani delegation led by Commerce Secretary Syed Asif Ali Shah will arrive in the Indian capital on July 30 to attend th
The fourth round of Pak-India talks on economic and commercial co-operation under composite dialogue will commence here on July 31. Pakistani delegation led by Commerce Secretary Syed Asif Ali Shah will arrive in the Indian capital on July 30 to attend th
Bears commanded the proceedings on Thursday at the Islamabad Stock Exchange where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index fell by 103.38 points as the index moved from 3,071.18 to 2,967.80 point
Bears commanded the proceedings on Thursday at the Islamabad Stock Exchange where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index fell by 103.38 points as the index moved from 3,071.18 to 2,967.80 point
Share values extended the overnight losses on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday, as investors, panicked by the fresh suicidal attack in Hub, took to heavy off-loading, resultantly the benchmark index underwent another loss of 3.48 percent.
Share values extended the overnight losses on Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday, as investors, panicked by the fresh suicidal attack in Hub, took to heavy off-loading, resultantly the benchmark index underwent another loss of 3.48 percent.
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened in the negative zone at 14,699.37 and remained there for whole of the trading time. It closed at 14,079.05 with a net negative change of -602.86 points or -4.11 percent. It registered intra-day high of 14,727.29 and intra-day
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened in the negative zone at 14,699.37 and remained there for whole of the trading time. It closed at 14,079.05 with a net negative change of -602.86 points or -4.11 percent. It registered intra-day high of 14,727.29 and intra-day
Karachi share market witnessed panic selling due to prevailing law and order situation in the country on the second consecutive day as the benchmark KSE-100 index lost another 466.47 points to close at 13,193.37 points'' level on Thursday. The KSE-30 inde
Karachi share market witnessed panic selling due to prevailing law and order situation in the country on the second consecutive day as the benchmark KSE-100 index lost another 466.47 points to close at 13,193.37 points' level on Thursday. The KSE-30 index
Karachi share market witnessed panic selling due to prevailing law and order situation in the country on the second consecutive day as the benchmark KSE-100 index lost another 466.47 points to close at 13,193.37 points' level on Thursday. The KSE-30 index
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has approved Petroleum Policy 2007 to attract quality investors for increase oil and gas production. Presided over by the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz the ECC also constituted a high level committee
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has approved Petroleum Policy 2007 to attract quality investors for increase oil and gas production. Presided over by the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz the ECC also constituted a high level committee
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has approved Petroleum Policy 2007 to attract quality investors for increase oil and gas production. Presided over by the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz the ECC also constituted a high level committee
Norway said Thursday it would give 14.5 million kroner (2.53 million dollars, 1.83 million euros) in urgent aid to help flood victims in Pakistan following a UN and Red Cross appeal. "The need for emergency aid is enormous and it is urgent that the aid is
Norway said Thursday it would give 14.5 million kroner (2.53 million dollars, 1.83 million euros) in urgent aid to help flood victims in Pakistan following a UN and Red Cross appeal. "The need for emergency aid is enormous and it is urgent that the aid is
Regional income tax officials have failed to take action against the defaulting withholding agents, who are neither filing statements nor depositing the collected tax in the national exchequer.
Regional income tax officials have failed to take action against the defaulting withholding agents, who are neither filing statements nor depositing the collected tax in the national exchequer.
Regional income tax officials have failed to take action against the defaulting withholding agents, who are neither filing statements nor depositing the collected tax in the national exchequer.
The visiting Chinese Trade Mission on Thursday signed agreements with 15 Pakistani companies to import cotton, chrome ore, marbles, leather, celestite, gur gum and rapeseed meal. A 50-member Chinese delegation presently visiting Pakistan, headed by Assist
The visiting Chinese Trade Mission on Thursday signed agreements with 15 Pakistani companies to import cotton, chrome ore, marbles, leather, celestite, gur gum and rapeseed meal. A 50-member Chinese delegation presently visiting Pakistan, headed by Assist
The visiting Chinese Trade Mission on Thursday signed agreements with 15 Pakistani companies to import cotton, chrome ore, marbles, leather, celestite, gur gum and rapeseed meal. A 50-member Chinese delegation presently visiting Pakistan, headed by Assist
Daimler-Chrysler and its UAE-based Coastal Group has walked out of Pakistan with their $1.1 billion Mercedes Benz manufacturing plant project as the government''s last ditch efforts to save the investment plan have failed.
Daimler-Chrysler and its UAE-based Coastal Group has walked out of Pakistan with their $1.1 billion Mercedes Benz manufacturing plant project as the government's last ditch efforts to save the investment plan have failed.
Daimler-Chrysler and its UAE-based Coastal Group has walked out of Pakistan with their $1.1 billion Mercedes Benz manufacturing plant project as the government's last ditch efforts to save the investment plan have failed.
The prices of lubricants have shot up by Rs 5000-7000 per tonne to all time high level of Rs 157,000 per tonne due to imposition of one percent special excise duty in the Federal budget, dealers told Business Recorder on Thursday. Since the last fe
The prices of lubricants have shot up by Rs 5000-7000 per tonne to all time high level of Rs 157,000 per tonne due to imposition of one percent special excise duty in the Federal budget, dealers told Business Recorder on Thursday. Since the last fe
The prices of lubricants have shot up by Rs 5000-7000 per tonne to all time high level of Rs 157,000 per tonne due to imposition of one percent special excise duty in the Federal budget, dealers told Business Recorder on Thursday. Since the last fe
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan said on Thursday that list of importable items from India is being re-arranged in descending order without adding any thing to the positive list. "We are not increasing the number of importable items from India, howev
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan said on Thursday that list of importable items from India is being re-arranged in descending order without adding any thing to the positive list. "We are not increasing the number of importable items from India, howev
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
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan said on Thursday that list of importable items from India is being re-arranged in descending order without adding any thing to the positive list. "We are not increasing the number of importable items from India, howev
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
Habib Bank Limited on Thursday denied allegations by the widow of murdered Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl that it was involved in providing financial services to al Qaeda and others. Mariane Pearl filed a lawsuit in New York Wednesday against 2
Habib Bank Limited on Thursday denied allegations by the widow of murdered Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl that it was involved in providing financial services to al Qaeda and others. Mariane Pearl filed a lawsuit in New York Wednesday against 2
Habib Bank Limited on Thursday denied allegations by the widow of murdered Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl that it was involved in providing financial services to al Qaeda and others. Mariane Pearl filed a lawsuit in New York Wednesday against 2
Financial position of the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airline (PIA), has reached alarming stage, as losses till March this year amounted to Rs 28.4 billion, while further losses of around rupees three billion are expected in the second q
Financial position of the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airline (PIA), has reached alarming stage, as losses till March this year amounted to Rs 28.4 billion, while further losses of around rupees three billion are expected in the second q
Financial position of the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airline (PIA), has reached alarming stage, as losses till March this year amounted to Rs 28.4 billion, while further losses of around rupees three billion are expected in the second q
The 13 member Full Supreme Court Thursday accepted a request of Aitzaz Ahsan, counsel of the Chief Justice to give him more time to complete his final submissions on Friday. In his concluding submissions, Aitzaz said the two sides have admitted that:
The 13 member Full Supreme Court Thursday accepted a request of Aitzaz Ahsan, counsel of the Chief Justice to give him more time to complete his final submissions on Friday. In his concluding submissions, Aitzaz said the two sides have admitted that:
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to merge the income tax, sales tax and federal excise groups into one group ie Inland Revenue Service to provide state of the art tax-related services under one roof and customs would also be renamed as Pakis
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to merge the income tax, sales tax and federal excise groups into one group ie Inland Revenue Service to provide state of the art tax-related services under one roof and customs would also be renamed as Pakis
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to merge the income tax, sales tax and federal excise groups into one group ie Inland Revenue Service to provide state of the art tax-related services under one roof and customs would also be renamed as Pakis
Japan's Agriculture Ministry said on Thursday it bought 70,000 tonnes of wheat from the United States at a regular weekly tender. The shipments are scheduled for August 26 to September 25, a ministry official said. The result of the tender matches the min
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) will take action against multiple client codes against single Unique Identification Number (UIN). The SECP chairman, Razi-ur-Rehman, in a meeting between SECP and KSE held here on Thursday also dir
The Karachi Port handled 91,083 tonnes cargo including 71,208 tonnes import, 19,875 tonnes export cargo and 3,937 containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday. The cargo comprised of 59,189 tonnes dry cargo including 39,668 tonn
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) will take action against multiple client codes against single Unique Identification Number (UIN). The SECP chairman, Razi-ur-Rehman, in a meeting between SECP and KSE held here on Thursday also dir
French new crop wheat for November hit a fresh contract high at 189.25 euros a tonne on Thursday, up 4.50 euros after a strong rise in Chicago markets on Wednesday, traders said. London feed wheat prices also opened strongly with November up 1.75 pounds a
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) will take action against multiple client codes against single Unique Identification Number (UIN). The SECP chairman, Razi-ur-Rehman, in a meeting between SECP and KSE held here on Thursday also dir
Spot basis bids for soybeans fell at river locations amid light demand from exporters at the US Gulf, grain dealers said on Wednesday. Cash prices for soybeans have fallen sharply this week, but were still too expensive for the international market.
The White House on Thursday refused to rule out striking at suspected terrorist targets inside Pakistan and would not say whether US forces would first seek permission from Islamabad. Asked whether US President George W Bush had ruled out US military acti