Some unidentified assailants gunned down Maulana Hassan Jan, a top religious cleric and leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), in Wazir Bagh area here just after the Iftar time, police said on Saturday.
Some unidentified assailants gunned down Maulana Hassan Jan, a top religious cleric and leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), in Wazir Bagh area here just after the Iftar time, police said on Saturday.
A team of US nuclear experts arrived in Seoul Saturday from North Korea where they discussed the measures needed to disable the communist state's atomic weapons programme, a US embassy spokesman said. "They arrived in Seoul. They came here by car crossing
A team of US nuclear experts arrived in Seoul Saturday from North Korea where they discussed the measures needed to disable the communist state's atomic weapons programme, a US embassy spokesman said. "They arrived in Seoul. They came here by car crossing
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed regulatory duty (RD) on import of carbonless and wax papers. The board issued a notification on Friday to remove the anomaly and protect the local paper industry.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed regulatory duty (RD) on import of carbonless and wax papers. The board issued a notification on Friday to remove the anomaly and protect the local paper industry.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed regulatory duty (RD) on import of carbonless and wax papers. The board issued a notification on Friday to remove the anomaly and protect the local paper industry.
The local atta dealers Saturday attributed the unprecedented increase in the prices of flour to export of commodity and decline of supply to the local market in the country. "The situation has arisen due to the wrong wheat policy of the government and exp
The local atta dealers Saturday attributed the unprecedented increase in the prices of flour to export of commodity and decline of supply to the local market in the country. "The situation has arisen due to the wrong wheat policy of the government and exp
The local atta dealers Saturday attributed the unprecedented increase in the prices of flour to export of commodity and decline of supply to the local market in the country. "The situation has arisen due to the wrong wheat policy of the government and exp
Price of ghee has shot up by Rs 80 per 16-kg tin in the local market due to increase in prices of palm oil, which reached 850 dollars per ton in the world market, said market sources on Saturday. Traders linked ghee price increase to soaring prices of pal
Price of ghee has shot up by Rs 80 per 16-kg tin in the local market due to increase in prices of palm oil, which reached 850 dollars per ton in the world market, said market sources on Saturday. Traders linked ghee price increase to soaring prices of pal
Price of ghee has shot up by Rs 80 per 16-kg tin in the local market due to increase in prices of palm oil, which reached 850 dollars per ton in the world market, said market sources on Saturday. Traders linked ghee price increase to soaring prices of pal
ADB will explore the scope for cooperation with UNDP in implementing provision of MDG support services (MSS) in support of MDG-based national development strategies in the five pilot countries of the UNDP for MSS in the Asia and Pacific region (Pakistan,
Renowned economist Dr Kaiser Bengali on Saturday said that growing beggary in the country was the direct result of flawed economic policies of present regime that had failed to boost production, generate new jobs and alleviate poverty.
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded $810,000 grant to Habibullah Energy Limited (HEL) to address critical power shortage and promote energy security in Pakistan under the US-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, affirmed by President George W.
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded $810,000 grant to Habibullah Energy Limited (HEL) to address critical power shortage and promote energy security in Pakistan under the US-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, affirmed by President George W.
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded $810,000 grant to Habibullah Energy Limited (HEL) to address critical power shortage and promote energy security in Pakistan under the US-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, affirmed by President George W.
Under special directive of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, more than 50,000 tons wheat has been released to the countrywide network of Utility Stores to provide flour at cheaper rates to consumers during Ramazan.
More than 15,000 buildings collapsed or were seriously damaged by a series of massive earthquakes striking Indonesia's Sumatra, authorities said Saturday as the death toll rose to 17.
More than 15,000 buildings collapsed or were seriously damaged by a series of massive earthquakes striking Indonesia's Sumatra, authorities said Saturday as the death toll rose to 17.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided that all its field offices and commercial banks throughout the country will issue one packet each of Rs 10 and Rs 20 denominations fresh currency notes.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided that all its field offices and commercial banks throughout the country will issue one packet each of Rs 10 and Rs 20 denominations fresh currency notes.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided that all its field offices and commercial banks throughout the country will issue one packet each of Rs 10 and Rs 20 denominations fresh currency notes.
Effective nurturing and exploitation of ''creativity'' in the member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) can provide new opportunities for job creation, wealth generation and poverty reduction.
Effective nurturing and exploitation of 'creativity' in the member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) can provide new opportunities for job creation, wealth generation and poverty reduction.
Effective nurturing and exploitation of 'creativity' in the member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) can provide new opportunities for job creation, wealth generation and poverty reduction.
Malaysia's Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has struck off shark's fin soup from the menus at official functions, to help conserve the species, a report said Saturday. Minister Azmi Khalid told the official Bernama news agency that the ministry
Next week's European antitrust ruling against Microsoft Corp is a legacy of its past behaviour, but competitors say the company's current strategy is a sign of history repeating itself.
Eurozone inflation risks are still on the upside, European Central Bank policymakers said on Saturday, keeping alive the chance of interest rate rise once the turmoil on financial markets abates.
China said Saturday it had sent back meat imported from the United States and Canada because it contained traces of a banned drug. Food safety authorities returned more than 40 tonnes of pork imported from the two countries after discovering traces of the
Argentina's 2008 budget bill, presented to Congress on Friday, sees inflation of 7.7 percent and calculates gross domestic product growth at 4 percent. Latin America's number-three economy is in its fifth straight year of expansion at about 8 percent.
German energy giant E.ON has won the bidding for a 69-percent stake in Russian electricity company OGK-4 with an offer of around four billion dollars (2.9 billion euros), officials said on Saturday.
Jordan's Queen Rania is fronting a televised fundraising campaign for the UN children's agency UNICEF that is airing on pan-Arab television stations through the Muslim holy month of Ramazan.
President Pervez Musharraf told a visiting US Congressional delegation Saturday there were no safe havens for terrorists on Pakistani soil, an official statement said. Musharraf also reiterated Pakistan's "strong resolve to fight extremism and terrorism"
President Pervez Musharraf told a visiting US Congressional delegation Saturday there were no safe havens for terrorists on Pakistani soil, an official statement said. Musharraf also reiterated Pakistan's "strong resolve to fight extremism and terrorism"
The government has decided to import one million ton wheat to deal with the prevalent situation, and to maintain a reasonable buffer stock for the future. The decision was taken by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz at a meeting with Federal Ministers and Parlia
The government has decided to import one million ton wheat to deal with the prevalent situation, and to maintain a reasonable buffer stock for the future. The decision was taken by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz at a meeting with Federal Ministers and Parlia
The government has decided to import one million ton wheat to deal with the prevalent situation, and to maintain a reasonable buffer stock for the future. The decision was taken by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz at a meeting with Federal Ministers and Parlia
The new e-filing system through web-portal has collapsed and is not responding to the taxpayers who want to electronically file the returns. Taxpayers told Business Recorder on Saturday that they were facing serious problems in enrolment and filing
The new e-filing system through web-portal has collapsed and is not responding to the taxpayers who want to electronically file the returns. Taxpayers told Business Recorder on Saturday that they were facing serious problems in enrolment and filing
The new e-filing system through web-portal has collapsed and is not responding to the taxpayers who want to electronically file the returns. Taxpayers told Business Recorder on Saturday that they were facing serious problems in enrolment and filing
The upfront tariff on coal-based power projects in Sindh has not been decided yet as the Sindh government is facing stiff resistance from National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to reach an agreeable formula to finalise the rates.
The upfront tariff on coal-based power projects in Sindh has not been decided yet as the Sindh government is facing stiff resistance from National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to reach an agreeable formula to finalise the rates.
The upfront tariff on coal-based power projects in Sindh has not been decided yet as the Sindh government is facing stiff resistance from National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to reach an agreeable formula to finalise the rates.
Pakistan has been listed among top 10 countries in the world business dynamism and market flexibility, according to a ''Competitiveness Support Fund'' (CSF) report, issued here on Saturday. The report says that Pakistan has shown serious efforts in improv
Pakistan has been listed among top 10 countries in the world business dynamism and market flexibility, according to a 'Competitiveness Support Fund' (CSF) report, issued here on Saturday. The report says that Pakistan has shown serious efforts in improvin
Pakistan has been listed among top 10 countries in the world business dynamism and market flexibility, according to a 'Competitiveness Support Fund' (CSF) report, issued here on Saturday. The report says that Pakistan has shown serious efforts in improvin
Finance Ministers from eight member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (Saarc) on Saturday in New Delhi started discussion on mechanism to operationalise the $300 million Saarc Development Fund for socio-economic uplift of the
Finance Ministers from eight member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (Saarc) on Saturday in New Delhi started discussion on mechanism to operationalise the $300 million Saarc Development Fund for socio-economic uplift of the
The rupee managed to recover two paisa against the dollar in the interbank market for buying at Rs 60.61 and it also picked up three paisa for selling at Rs 60.62, dealers said on Saturday.
Finance Ministers from eight member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (Saarc) on Saturday in New Delhi started discussion on mechanism to operationalise the $300 million Saarc Development Fund for socio-economic uplift of the
The rupee managed to recover two paisa against the dollar in the interbank market for buying at Rs 60.61 and it also picked up three paisa for selling at Rs 60.62, dealers said on Saturday.
While referring to a news item regarding proceedings of a meeting of the standing committee on defence and defence production, a spokesman of the Privatisation Commission on Saturday clarified that no decision has yet been taken for the sell off Roosevelt
While referring to a news item regarding proceedings of a meeting of the standing committee on defence and defence production, a spokesman of the Privatisation Commission on Saturday clarified that no decision has yet been taken for the sell off Roosevelt
While referring to a news item regarding proceedings of a meeting of the standing committee on defence and defence production, a spokesman of the Privatisation Commission on Saturday clarified that no decision has yet been taken for the sell off Roosevelt
Political instability and other unfavourable circumstances have affected the construction of K-IV 150-mgd water project of Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) and delayed it till next year.
Political instability and other unfavourable circumstances have affected the construction of K-IV 150-mgd water project of Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) and delayed it till next year.
The World Bank (WB) is not happy with the performance of foreign consultant Hugo Hanisch for his alleged failure to proper monitor and manage the Tax Administration Reforms Project (TARP).
The World Bank (WB) is not happy with the performance of foreign consultant Hugo Hanisch for his alleged failure to proper monitor and manage the Tax Administration Reforms Project (TARP).
The World Bank (WB) is not happy with the performance of foreign consultant Hugo Hanisch for his alleged failure to proper monitor and manage the Tax Administration Reforms Project (TARP).
President General Pervez Musharraf has appointed six additional judges of the Sindh High Court on vacant posts for a period of one-year from the date they take oath of their office. They are: Arshad Siraj, Syed Mehmood Alam Rizvi, Abdul Rehaman Farooq Pir
President General Pervez Musharraf has appointed six additional judges of the Sindh High Court on vacant posts for a period of one-year from the date they take oath of their office. They are: Arshad Siraj, Syed Mehmood Alam Rizvi, Abdul Rehaman Farooq Pir
One of three men arrested in Germany on suspicion of plotting major bomb attacks worked at Frankfurt airport, one of the alleged targets, according to the weekly Der Spiegel. The report to be published Monday said Adem Y., a Turk, had been employed from 1
The cost of complying with a series of peace accords is straining Sudan's budget, top Sudanese officials said in a letter to the International Monetary Fund released on Friday asking for debt relief.