After remarkable success of the first phase, the European Union (EU) is planning to extend the ongoing Trade-Related Technical Assistance (TRTA) program in Pakistan.
An activist of Punjabi Students Association (PSA), belonging to Jamia Millia College Malir, who was injured in a clash at Jinnah Postgraduate medical Center (JPMC) succumbed to injuries in police custody here on Tuesday.
Sindh Excise and Taxation (E&T) Department has surpassed the set target of Rs 809.8 million during the first month of current financial year 2007-08 under different heads of duties and taxes.
The Bank of Punjab (BoP) has posted Rs 1,824.830 million as profit after tax, translating an earning per share of Rs 4.74 in the half year period ending June 30 as compared to Rs 1,223.850 million PAT and Rs 3.21 EPS in the corresponding period last year.
The Bank of Punjab (BoP) has posted Rs 1,824.830 million as profit after tax, translating an earning per share of Rs 4.74 in the half year period ending June 30 as compared to Rs 1,223.850 million PAT and Rs 3.21 EPS in the corresponding period last year.
Adamjee Insurance Company Limited has posted Rs 1,181.351 million as profit after tax (PAT), while earning per share (EPS) stood at Rs 11.56 in the half year period ended on June 30 as compared to Rs 1,064.372 million as PAT and Rs 10.41 as EPS in the cor
Adamjee Insurance Company Limited has posted Rs 1,181.351 million as profit after tax (PAT), while earning per share (EPS) stood at Rs 11.56 in the half year period ended on June 30 as compared to Rs 1,064.372 million as PAT and Rs 10.41 as EPS in the cor
The profit after tax of Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited has declined to Rs 2,036.214 million in the half year period ended on June 30 as compared to Rs 2,060.803 million earned in the corresponding period last year.
The profit after tax of Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited has declined to Rs 2,036.214 million in the half year period ended on June 30 as compared to Rs 2,060.803 million earned in the corresponding period last year.
The boards of Nexia International and SC International, two leading world-wide networks of independent accountancy, tax and business advisers, have agreed to merge, making the combined group the ninth largest provider of audit and advisory services in the
Due to lack of fortified wheat 50 percent of Pakistani women in the age bracket 15-45 and 69 percent of children of less than 5 years age have been suffering from iron deficiency as the shortage of iron and folic leads to anemia.
The ongoing gang war between two groups in Lyari Tuesday claimed the lives of another four persons. As per details, gangsters of Doctor Shoaib and Jabbar Langra groups (both subordinate groups of Arshad Pappu gang) clashed with each other in Sango Lane Ar
The Regional Tax Office (RTO) has estimated that one million taxpayers will file income tax statement this fiscal year. This was announced by Karachi RTO Director General Israr Rauf at a press conference here on Tuesday.
Sindh government has planned to construct more than 200 small dams in the province and federal government would release around Rs 180 million this year to materialise the project.
Standard Chartered Bank has won the "Best Retail Bank in Pakistan" award at the sixth 'Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services Award Convention' held in Shanghai, China. Sameer Chishty, Head of Consumer Banking, Standard Chartered Pakistan, r
Sindh Government has decided to develop residential colonies for the residents of the poor scattered across the metropolis. This was stated by Abdur Rauf Chaudhry, Secretary, Federal Ministry for Housing and Works while addressing "3rd Bulid ASIA 2007: In
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has for the first time in Pakistan introduced the insurance policy for crops. This policy would help assist the growers in making up of their losses in the wake of drought, flood and other seasonal hazards besides it would
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has for the first time in Pakistan introduced the insurance policy for crops. This policy would help assist the growers in making up of their losses in the wake of drought, flood and other seasonal hazards besides it would
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has for the first time in Pakistan introduced the insurance policy for crops. This policy would help assist the growers in making up of their losses in the wake of drought, flood and other seasonal hazards besides it would
The management of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has proposed two more names for the post of its Managing Director on the directive of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), sources said here on Tuesday.
The management of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has proposed two more names for the post of its Managing Director on the directive of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), sources said here on Tuesday.
The management of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has proposed two more names for the post of its Managing Director on the directive of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), sources said here on Tuesday.
International-shipping lines have hinted at further raise in freight charges up to 400 dollars per 40-foot container in the wake of short cargo capacity of the industry, sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday.
International-shipping lines have hinted at further raise in freight charges up to 400 dollars per 40-foot container in the wake of short cargo capacity of the industry, sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday.
International-shipping lines have hinted at further raise in freight charges up to 400 dollars per 40-foot container in the wake of short cargo capacity of the industry, sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday.
More than 100 insurgents were killed Tuesday in a battle in southern Afghanistan in which fighter aircraft destroyed several rebel positions, the US-led coalition said.
More than 100 insurgents were killed Tuesday in a battle in southern Afghanistan in which fighter aircraft destroyed several rebel positions, the US-led coalition said.
The Supreme Court has decided that the review petition, filed against retention of offices of President and Chief of the Army Staff by President Musharraf, 17TH constitutional amendment, and Legal Framework Order (LFO), would be heard by a seven-member fu
The Supreme Court has decided that the review petition, filed against retention of offices of President and Chief of the Army Staff by President Musharraf, 17TH constitutional amendment, and Legal Framework Order (LFO), would be heard by a seven-member fu
The second implementation committee meeting of the task force on horticulture, finance and competitiveness told the authorities here in a meeting that transport facility of horticultural products--fruits, vegetables and flowers--was limited because of def
Indian Capital will witness two important Pak-India meetings including Saarc Transport Ministers meeting and bilateral dialogue on Wullar Barrage during the next couple of days. The Saarc Transport Ministers meeting will be held on August 31 while experts
Provincial steering committee on Tuesday approved the release of development funds to the tune of Rs 1,586.35 million for 2,691 approved development schemes under Taameer-e-Punjab programme. The committee met here under the chairmanship of Provincial Mini
The National Trade Corridor Highway Investment Program (NTCHIP) Project will affect 9,272 households that were identified through a detailed measurement survey of the impacts caused by the two core-subprojects on land including loss of titled plots, loss
"In order to create stability and secure market access for businesses in our border regions, the government of Pakistan is in discussion with the US government for special trade incentives," Minister for Foreign Affairs Kurshid M Kasuri informed business
PM''s Adviser on finance Dr Salman Shah has said the government has sufficient sugar stock, but it may import the commodity to stabilise the local market prices while the private sector is also free to import on their own.
PM's Adviser on finance Dr Salman Shah has said the government has sufficient sugar stock, but it may import the commodity to stabilise the local market prices while the private sector is also free to import on their own.
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
PM's Adviser on finance Dr Salman Shah has said the government has sufficient sugar stock, but it may import the commodity to stabilise the local market prices while the private sector is also free to import on their own.
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
Pro-Taliban militants on Tuesday released 19 soldiers who were abducted earlier this month in the rugged tribal belt bordering Afghanistan, officials and the army said. Armed insurgents kidnapped 16 soldiers from the South Waziristan tribal district on Au
Pro-Taliban militants on Tuesday released 19 soldiers who were abducted earlier this month in the rugged tribal belt bordering Afghanistan, officials and the army said. Armed insurgents kidnapped 16 soldiers from the South Waziristan tribal district on Au
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday his French counterpart showed lack of experience in world affairs by suggesting Iran could be attacked if it did not stop sensitive atomic work. He was speaking a day after French President Nicolas Sar
Egypt's main government wheat buyer said on Tuesday it bought 85,000 tonnes of Russian wheat. Said el-Hefny, vice chairman of the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), gave the following breakdown of the purchases:
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday the power of the United States was rapidly collapsing in Iraq and that Iran was ready to step in to help fill the vacuum, in comments likely to irritate Washington.
The average price of Bangladesh teas fell 2.64 percent to 76.93 taka ($1.11) per kg on lower demand at the weekly auction on Tea. "About 1.36 million kg weerage price of 76.93 taka per kg, down 2.09 taka from the previous sale," said an official of the Na
Ali Hassan Gilani, MNA and federal parliamentary secretary for science and technology, has announced to resign from Pakistan Muslim League (Q) and to join PML-N reposing confidence in the leadership of Nawaz Sharif.
The Karachi Port handled 128,114 tonnes cargo including 84,943 tonnes import, 43,171 tonnes export cargo and 4,663 containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Tuesday. The cargo comprised of 81,914 tonnes dry cargo including 51,341 tonn
China's Communist Party will open a critical meeting on October 15, state media said on Tuesday, announcing a congress at which president and party chief Hu Jintao is expected to consolidate power with a leadership reshuffle.
Singapore bunker prices continued to post gains on the back of outright fuel oil prices, while the premium to cargo values narrowed. Prices for the 380-centistoke (cst) were pegged at $364-$366 a tonne, up $3 from the last session, with the differentials
Fresh buying spree in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in upward direction amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index was plus by 22.78 points as it moved from 2,699.32 to 2,722.10 points. The overall volume amounted to 1,399,400 shares as compared to
Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade fell Monday on prospects for a larger-than-expected US harvest, traders said. The advancing southern Midwest harvest was also bearish as more supplies were moving to marketing channels there.
Fresh buying spree in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in upward direction amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index was plus by 22.78 points as it moved from 2,699.32 to 2,722.10 points. The overall volume amounted to 1,399,400 shares as compared to
US FOB Gulf corn basis offers fell on Monday amid pressure from the advancing Midwest harvest, while soyabeans firmed on exporter buying, traders said. Exporters have been receiving new-crop southern corn at the Gulf for weeks, but the Midwest harvest was
The equities moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Tuesday, finally settling in the green zone following fresh buying in the banking, oil and cement sectors. The LSE-25 index improved by 48.14 points to close at 4161.95 against 4113.81 of
US Plains hard red winter wheat basis bids were holding steady on Tuesday, with many merchants continuing to work to keep wheat flowing to the Gulf where export demand stayed strong. Protein premiums for railcar wheat to and through Kansas City were stead
The equities moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Tuesday, finally settling in the green zone following fresh buying in the banking, oil and cement sectors. The LSE-25 index improved by 48.14 points to close at 4161.95 against 4113.81 of
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange canola futures settled higher on Monday after the US soya complex rebounded as harvest advanced and hedges increased, traders said. "Excellent hedge-related offerings all day today really kept our market in check," a trader sai
Exactly when the oil marketing companies (OMCs) are protesting with the government functionaries over cutting their profit/margin on petroleum products, dealers announced on Tuesday that they will not lift gasoline from depots to sell in the market.
Spot basis bids for corn and soyabeans held steady around the interior US Midwest on Monday but fell at river terminals, grain dealers said. Farmer selling was slow on Monday. Many growers were planning on storing as much corn as they can in hopes that pr
Exactly when the oil marketing companies (OMCs) are protesting with the government functionaries over cutting their profit/margin on petroleum products, dealers announced on Tuesday that they will not lift gasoline from depots to sell in the market.