Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has demanded withdrawal of additional cut in petroleum dealers' commission , saying it is hindering the future investment in the oil and gas sector. This was said by PPDA Chairman Abdul Sami Khan in a press co
The Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Masoud Mohammad Zamani on Friday will address a press conference on the subject of latest development related to Iran's nuclear activities. The invitation has been issued by the press section inchar
Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende on Thursday expressed concerned over the violent unrest in Pakistan and called on Islamabad to return to democratic norms. "We need a development in Pakistan that can lead to a normal democratic development. The f
Leader of 24-member trade delegation from Kermanshah Province of Iran and Deputy Director of Commerce Organisation of Kermanshah city, Daaryash Panahi has said that Iran wants to improve its trade and economic relations with Muslim world in general and wi
A Total of 83 top corporate entities of Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU), Karachi, had filed their income tax returns so far, depicting encouraging response for the e-filing feature by the large business units of the country.
Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has become an honorary Hindu, taking the name Govardhan Brown, during a ceremony to mark the Diwali festival, an umbrella organisation for British Hindus said Thursday.
Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has become an honorary Hindu, taking the name Govardhan Brown, during a ceremony to mark the Diwali festival, an umbrella organisation for British Hindus said Thursday.
Two national channels Aaj and Dawn News and international news channels BBC and CNN returned to Pakistani screens on Thursday after authorities relaxed a ban imposed under a state of emergency.
Two national channels Aaj and Dawn News and international news channels BBC and CNN returned to Pakistani screens on Thursday after authorities relaxed a ban imposed under a state of emergency.
The prices of furnace oil, a basic raw material of power generation and industries, has reached all time high level of Rs 37,759 per tonne, following skyrocketing prices in the international market, dealers here said.
The prices of furnace oil, a basic raw material of power generation and industries, has reached all time high level of Rs 37,759 per tonne, following skyrocketing prices in the international market, dealers here said.
The prices of furnace oil, a basic raw material of power generation and industries, has reached all time high level of Rs 37,759 per tonne, following skyrocketing prices in the international market, dealers here said.
The three leading associations representing the print media in Pakistan - Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), and Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ)- met Minister of Information and Broadcasting,
The three leading associations representing the print media in Pakistan - Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), and Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ)- met Minister of Information and Broadcasting,
The gross non-performing loans (NPLs) of the banking system have surged by rupees seven billion during the last three months to reach Rs 163 billion on September 30 as compared to Rs 154 billion recorded on June 30 this year.
The gross non-performing loans (NPLs) of the banking system have surged by rupees seven billion during the last three months to reach Rs 163 billion on September 30 as compared to Rs 154 billion recorded on June 30 this year.
The gross non-performing loans (NPLs) of the banking system have surged by rupees seven billion during the last three months to reach Rs 163 billion on September 30 as compared to Rs 154 billion recorded on June 30 this year.
Amnesty International on Thursday handed in a petition to the Pakistani embassy in London demanding an end to the country's "assault on human rights and justice", during a day of international action.
Amnesty International on Thursday handed in a petition to the Pakistani embassy in London demanding an end to the country's "assault on human rights and justice", during a day of international action.
The outflow of portfolio investment continued as the foreign investors withdrew over 27.632 million dollars from the country''s equity market on Wednesday. The special convertible rupee accounts (SCRAs) balances declined to 107.924 million dollars on Nove
The outflow of portfolio investment continued as the foreign investors withdrew over 27.632 million dollars from the country's equity market on Wednesday. The special convertible rupee accounts (SCRAs) balances declined to 107.924 million dollars on Novem
The outflow of portfolio investment continued as the foreign investors withdrew over 27.632 million dollars from the country's equity market on Wednesday. The special convertible rupee accounts (SCRAs) balances declined to 107.924 million dollars on Novem
Two boys and a protester were killed on Thursday when gunfire erupted in Karachi during rallies by supporters of Benazir Bhutto, police and party officials said. The protest deaths in Lyari were the first since President Pervez Musharraf imposed a state o
Two boys and a protester were killed on Thursday when gunfire erupted in Karachi during rallies by supporters of Benazir Bhutto, police and party officials said. The protest deaths in Lyari were the first since President Pervez Musharraf imposed a state o
It seems like only yesterday that the dream of a luxury hotel in the futuristic new port of Pakistan became a reality but Zaver Pearl Continental Hotel Gwadar is already a robust one year old today.
The Government of Pakistan has appointed Air Marshal Shahid Lateef as Vice Chief of the Air Staff. According to the DPR Air, Air Marshal Shahid Lateef was commissioned in General Duties (Pilot) Branch in 1974 and earned the coveted Sword of Honour on grad
The Government of Pakistan has appointed Air Marshal Shahid Lateef as Vice Chief of the Air Staff. According to the DPR Air, Air Marshal Shahid Lateef was commissioned in General Duties (Pilot) Branch in 1974 and earned the coveted Sword of Honour on grad
Bank Muscat said it expects to agree this year on taking over Saudi Pak Bank with partners including Nomura Holdings and is not put off by the country's political turmoil.
The political front in Sindh was all quiet on Thursday and members of the provincial cabinet, including Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, preferred to remain non-committal as regards changes which the interim set up is likely to bring.
Two soldiers were killed and four others injured in separate roadside bomb blasts Thursday in a restive tribal area bordering Afghanistan, officials said. The first crudely made bomb, near Saidgi village in the North Waziristan tribal, belt killed one tro
The daily production of oil has reached around 70,000 barrels and gas over 4 billion cubic feet in the country this year. The per day oil and gas production remained 696,000 barrels and 967 million cubic feet respectively during the last year.
The oil prices will remain unchanged for next fortnight commencing from November 16. Since November 15 was the last day of the elected government in office it was very difficult for it to revise oil prices upward for next fortnight.
The oil prices will remain unchanged for next fortnight commencing from November 16. Since November 15 was the last day of the elected government in office it was very difficult for it to revise oil prices upward for next fortnight.
The oil prices will remain unchanged for next fortnight commencing from November 16. Since November 15 was the last day of the elected government in office it was very difficult for it to revise oil prices upward for next fortnight.
A court has ordered the issuance of bailable warrants against the directors of Callmate Telips Telecom Limited (CTTL) for indulging in wash trades/circular trade and insider trading and other manipulative practices in CTTL shares.
A court has ordered the issuance of bailable warrants against the directors of Callmate Telips Telecom Limited (CTTL) for indulging in wash trades/circular trade and insider trading and other manipulative practices in CTTL shares.
A court has ordered the issuance of bailable warrants against the directors of Callmate Telips Telecom Limited (CTTL) for indulging in wash trades/circular trade and insider trading and other manipulative practices in CTTL shares.
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (November 15, 2007).
Troops backed by helicopter gunships killed 20 militants on Thursday, the military said, as security forces stepped up efforts to drive Islamist rebels out of a north-western valley. Residents of the scenic Swat valley and a security official said more th
The two main parties in Croatia's November 25 general election share similar economic policy goals, but neither seems to offer a clear, detailed path to economic prosperity.
A slowing economy and lower property tax revenues are likely to lead to a $1.9 billion state deficit in California's current fiscal year and a shortfall of $8 billion next year, the state Legislative Analyst's Office said on Wednesday.
Iraq warned on Thursday that foreign oil companies which signed deals with the autonomous Kurdish regional government will be barred from doing business in the country and from exporting oil.
The rising Canadian dollar knocked down the value of Canadian manufacturing shipments by 0.9 percent in September to their lowest since October 2006, Statistics Canada said on Thursday.
Irish jobs growth dropped to a three-year low in the third quarter, hit by a sharp slowdown in the once booming construction industry but economists remained upbeat about the broader economy.
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
Losers outclassed gainers at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bears strengthened their positions under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index showed a decrease of 30.35 points as the ISE index moved from 2,839.73 to 2,809.3
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
Losers outclassed gainers at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bears strengthened their positions under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index showed a decrease of 30.35 points as the ISE index moved from 2,839.73 to 2,809.3
A bearish trend continued on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday, where equities received yet another 1.12 percent loss, amid political rumours and growing uncertainty among the market people. The LSE-25 index, with a net loss of 48.78 points, end
A bearish trend continued on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday, where equities received yet another 1.12 percent loss, amid political rumours and growing uncertainty among the market people. The LSE-25 index, with a net loss of 48.78 points, end
The Karachi Port handled 119,055 tonnes cargo including 77,900 tonnes import, 41,155 tonnes export cargo and 3,664 containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has withdrawn a controversial ruling which resulted in illegal payment of huge refund of excise duty to the payphone companies. Sources told Business Recorder on Thursday that the FBR clarification has been withdr
Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade rose more than 2 percent on Wednesday, tracking the rally in soyabeans amid strong demand for grains and soya, traders said. December corn settled 8-1/4 cents, or 2.2 percent, higher at $3.83 per bushel, surging
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has withdrawn a controversial ruling which resulted in illegal payment of huge refund of excise duty to the payphone companies. Sources told Business Recorder on Thursday that the FBR clarification has been withdr
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has withdrawn a controversial ruling which resulted in illegal payment of huge refund of excise duty to the payphone companies. Sources told Business Recorder on Thursday that the FBR clarification has been withdr