Annual Election of Pakistan Soap Manufacturers' Association was held on in a local Hotel to elect the new members of Managing Committee and office bearers.
Former District Nazim, Minister of State for Tourism and Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League-Q, NWFP, Shahzada Mohayuddin has announced continuation of President Musharraf's agenda and completion of mega projects announced by the president for
The President of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP) Professor Zafar Ullah Chaudhry and fellows of CPSP extended their heartfelt condolences at the tragic Shahadat of Benazir in his condolence message to Asif Ali Zardari and Bilawal Bhut
Jamiat-Ulema-e-Islam Amir Fazlur Rehman has said that parties should accept the decision of Election Commission about postponement of January 8 general elections till February 18. Talking to a private TV channel on Wednesday, he said.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Tariq Naeem-ullah Khan was bailed out by local magistrate/ civil judge Multan, Zia-ullah Niazi against the surety bond of Rs 20,000. He was arrested by Chehalyak police on the charge of taking out procession and
The Federal Minister for Commerce, Trade & Industry, Shahzada Alam Mannoo, has urged the business community to contribute actively in making the country an economic powerhouse. The Minister, along with 10 provincial ministers, was addressing members of La
Jawwad Ghafoor, a younger brother of a Supreme Court of Pakistan judge, Justice Mian Hamid Farooq, passed away here on Wednesday. His funeral procession was attended by judges, law officers, bar members and elite of the city. He was laid to rest in Awan T
Farmers Associates Pakistan (FAP) has urged Punjab government to include district of Jhang in the jurisdiction of recently set up Buffalo Research Institute (BRI).
Pakistan Muslim League-Q Punjab President and former chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Wednesday claimed that his party would sweep the general elections and that was the reason its opponents foreseeing their defeat were levelling false allegations
In district Gujranwala, cases have been registered against 2,600 persons for vandalising public and private property, arson, loot and plunder in the three days following Benazir Bhutto's assassination. Police sources said that 148 accused had been identif
Pakistan said on Wednesday it was open to receive assistance from outside to probe into the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, however, the foreign help would be sought as and when the government felt it was needed. Foreign Office spokesman Muhammad Sadiq s
A hardened criminal and proclaimed offender involved in a number of police encounter cases, murder and dacoity was killed in an encounter with the CIA Police, Ravi Town in the wee hours of Wednesday. According to the police sources, the criminal was respo
Muslim Tajir Ittehad and Lahore Retailers and General Merchants Association (LRGMA) have termed killing of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto as a national tragedy depriving the country from a great political leader. These views were expressed at a joint meeting of
Siemens will deliver SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and corresponding consulting services to Getz Pharma for implementation at its locations. The agreement was signed at a prestigious ceremony held in Karachi.
International prices for DAP fertiliser (Diammonium Phosphate) have more than doubled during the last one year. At this time last year, DAP could be purchased for approximately 300 dollars/ton cfr Karachi port. Today, if a fresh purchase is to be made, th
The teenage son of assassinated Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto received condolences for his slain mother in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai on Wednesday. Dozens of mainly Pakistani expatriates paid their respects to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at his fam
A three-member delegation led by Secretary Board of Investment (BOI), Mushtaq Malik on Wednesday visited the World Trade Centre Islamabad and also reviewed the construction work on the ongoing commercial and housing projects of Al Ghurair Giga Pakistan (P
Javed Hashmi, vice-president of PML-N, has opposed the postponement of general elections, describing it as harmful to the country's stability, integrity, and spirit of free, fair and impartial elections.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif has urged the countrymen to support and strengthen the hands of Nawaz Sharif who is symbol of federation and waging a just struggle for ensuring bright future of the country.
The Lahore High Court has on Wednesday adjourned to January 4 the proceedings in a petition field by Anjum Naseem Pawar, an independent candidate from NA-82 Faisalabad, who sought the court's direction to direct the Election Commission to postpone the ele
Farooque H Rahimtoola and Rear Admiral (Retd) S H Khalid have been elected as a chairman and vice chairman of the Pakistan Ships Agents' Association (PSAA) for the year 2008 respectively, says a Press Release.
Life in Karachi returned to normal on Wednesday after seven days of unrest and six days of complete closure of banking and other financial and commercial institutions. During these days of unrest in the city articles of daily use had virtually disappeared
Two brothers and a lady dancer were killed, while five others, including a lady singer were sustained serious injuries, when some jubilant participants opened fire in a wedding party in Buraj Mandi, here on late Tuesday.
Governor Sindh, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan has advised Minister for Industries to prepare a report of losses incurred by industrialists after the December 27 incident He gave this advice during a meeting with delegation of Korangi Association of Trade and Ind
The shortfall in cotton crop has increased the country's dependency on the imported commodity, which has gone up by 107 percent during the first five months of current fiscal year, traders said on Wednesday. They said that rising demand of raw cotton by t
The shortfall in cotton crop has increased the country's dependency on the imported commodity, which has gone up by 107 percent during the first five months of current fiscal year, traders said on Wednesday. They said that rising demand of raw cotton by t
The shortfall in cotton crop has increased the country''s dependency on the imported commodity, which has gone up by 107 percent during the first five months of current fiscal year, traders said on Wednesday. They said that rising demand of raw cotton by
Gold has hit the new highest level of Rs 16,542 per 10 grams following the world market, where it was traded at $841 per ounce, traders said on Wednesday. After the historic high, gold was traded at Rs 16,542 per 10 grams mounting by Rs 85 from the Tuesda
Gold has hit the new highest level of Rs 16,542 per 10 grams following the world market, where it was traded at $841 per ounce, traders said on Wednesday. After the historic high, gold was traded at Rs 16,542 per 10 grams mounting by Rs 85 from the Tuesda
Gold has hit the new highest level of Rs 16,542 per 10 grams following the world market, where it was traded at $841 per ounce, traders said on Wednesday. After the historic high, gold was traded at Rs 16,542 per 10 grams mounting by Rs 85 from the Tuesda
The benchmark KSE-100 index lost another 313.05 points to close at 13,353.38 points level as a bearish trend continued on Karachi share market for the third consecutive day on Wednesday due to prevailing political uncertainty in the country after the assa
The benchmark KSE-100 index lost another 313.05 points to close at 13,353.38 points level as a bearish trend continued on Karachi share market for the third consecutive day on Wednesday due to prevailing political uncertainty in the country after the assa
The benchmark KSE-100 index lost another 313.05 points to close at 13,353.38 points level as a bearish trend continued on Karachi share market for the third consecutive day on Wednesday due to prevailing political uncertainty in the country after the assa
On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened in the negative zone at 14,844.94. It closed at 14,237.85 with a net negative change of -547.56 points and percentage change of -3.70. It recorded intra-day high of 14,898.57 and intra-day low of 14,224.18 with volume of 160
On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened in the negative zone at 14,844.94. It closed at 14,237.85 with a net negative change of -547.56 points and percentage change of -3.70. It recorded intra-day high of 14,898.57 and intra-day low of 14,224.18 with volume of 160
Currency Market Associates (CMKA) has a cautious outlook for Pakistan for the calendar year 2008. Risk of spillover effect of global credit crunch led by US housing slump and now political developments in the country could destabilise the economic growth,
Currency Market Associates (CMKA) has a cautious outlook for Pakistan for the calendar year 2008. Risk of spillover effect of global credit crunch led by US housing slump and now political developments in the country could destabilise the economic growth,
Currency Market Associates (CMKA) has a cautious outlook for Pakistan for the calendar year 2008. Risk of spillover effect of global credit crunch led by US housing slump and now political developments in the country could destabilise the economic growth,
Asia and European consumers of natural gas, situated close to world's largest reserves in Russia, Central Asia and the Gulf Region, are in a state of not being able to decide what to do in a difficult situation in relation to uncertainties about dependabi
Asia and European consumers of natural gas, situated close to world's largest reserves in Russia, Central Asia and the Gulf Region, are in a state of not being able to decide what to do in a difficult situation in relation to uncertainties about dependabi
Asia and European consumers of natural gas, situated close to world''s largest reserves in Russia, Central Asia and the Gulf Region, are in a state of not being able to decide what to do in a difficult situation in relation to uncertainties about dependab
Oil vaulted to a record $100 a barrel on Wednesday as geopolitical turmoil, tight energy stockpiles, and a weak dollar triggered a flood of speculative buying, dealers said. US crude gained $4.02 to $100 a barrel by 12:13 EST (1713 GMT). London Brent crud
Oil vaulted to a record $100 a barrel on Wednesday as geopolitical turmoil, tight energy stockpiles, and a weak dollar triggered a flood of speculative buying, dealers said. US crude gained $4.02 to $100 a barrel by 12:13 EST (1713 GMT). London Brent crud
Oil vaulted to a record $100 a barrel on Wednesday as geopolitical turmoil, tight energy stockpiles, and a weak dollar triggered a flood of speculative buying, dealers said. US crude gained $4.02 to $100 a barrel by 12:13 EST (1713 GMT). London Brent crud
Due to current political situation, 50 prominent construction companies have wound up their mega housing projects across the metropolis, it is reliably learnt. Talking to Business Recorder Hafeez-ur-Rehman Butt, former chairman, Association of Buil
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may revise downward the revenue collection target for current fiscal year 2007-08, from Rs 1.025 trillion to Rs 1 trillion due to standstill economic situation in the country.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may revise downward the revenue collection target for current fiscal year 2007-08, from Rs 1.025 trillion to Rs 1 trillion due to standstill economic situation in the country.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may revise downward the revenue collection target for current fiscal year 2007-08, from Rs 1.025 trillion to Rs 1 trillion due to standstill economic situation in the country.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday recalled its order of October 1, 2007 to suspend senior officials of Islamabad administration for using force against journalists, lawyers and members of civil society on September 29 before the Election Commission building.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday recalled its order of October 1, 2007 to suspend senior officials of Islamabad administration for using force against journalists, lawyers and members of civil society on September 29 before the Election Commission building.
At least 27 militants were killed in two days of clashes in restive South Waziristan tribal district, a military official told AFP on Wednesday. The clashes broke out after militants kidnapped four soldiers in the troubled South Waziristan tribal district
At least 27 militants were killed in two days of clashes in restive South Waziristan tribal district, a military official told AFP on Wednesday. The clashes broke out after militants kidnapped four soldiers in the troubled South Waziristan tribal district
Caretaker Minister for Water and Power Tariq Hamid has said the construction of five thermal power projects of 1200 MW capacity will be completed in 2008-09. He said this during a visit to the site of under-construction plant of Attock General Limited alo
The Ambassador of Iran, Mashallah Shakeri, has said that Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline will not only open new avenues of co-operation among the member states but will also help bring the regional countries closer.
Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has asked all its members to submit capital adequacy requirement certificates of net capital balance as on December 31, 2007 before March 31. In a notice issued on Wednesday, the KSE warned the members that a penalty of Rs 5,0
Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has asked all its members to submit capital adequacy requirement certificates of net capital balance as on December 31, 2007 before March 31. In a notice issued on Wednesday, the KSE warned the members that a penalty of Rs 5,0
Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has asked all its members to submit capital adequacy requirement certificates of net capital balance as on December 31, 2007 before March 31. In a notice issued on Wednesday, the KSE warned the members that a penalty of Rs 5,0
US President George W. Bush on Wednesday told President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan that he would use a visit to the Middle East next week to build support for the strife-torn country, the White House said.
US President George W. Bush on Wednesday told President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan that he would use a visit to the Middle East next week to build support for the strife-torn country, the White House said.
President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Muhammad Ijaz Abbasi showed his great concern over the increase of commercial, industrial gas rates from Ogra. He added that Pakistani industries are facing lot of difficulties to compete the internatio
The increase in gas tariff rates will adversely affect the textile industry which is already losing its export share in the international market due to tough regional competition. Gas tariff rates have registered increase by about 30.9 percent from the ye