DuPont Pakistan Operations (Pvt) Ltd has recently upgraded the Korangi fire station to help fire-fighters save themselves and the lives of citizens. Under this community programme, DuPont contributed DuPontTM Nomex (R) protective gears and fire-fighting c
The Accountability Court-I on Friday adjourned till January22, 2008 the hearing of a reference pertaining to a fake export of Art- Silk Fabric (Jacquard) and glass marble against Khalid Aziz, inspector of Customs House Quetta and others.
The leading exporter Bilal Mulla of Mulla International has been elected unopposed Chairman of Pakistan's Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) for 2008.
The board of directors of ICI Pakistan Limited, in a communication sent to the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), have announced the completion of modalities for the acquisition of ICI Plc UK, parent company of ICI Omicron BV, by Akzo Nobel NV.
The wheat flour shortage has pinched the city's public since neither the 20- kilogramme flour bags nor the unpacked flour is available. Shopkeepers are reported selling wheat flour for Rs 22 per kilogramme while the Chakki flour prices are touching Rs 25
Punjab University has approved recommendations by the Confirmation Committee and appointed by the syndicate in its meeting held on December 17 and confirmed the university's faculty members.
At least five people were killed and several others seriously hurt in a clash between two tribes in Gulistan, Qila Abdullah on Friday, police said. Syed Hanif Agha a tribal veteran along with his other relatives was on his way home when the opposite group
Saleem Khan, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) said Friday that horizontal negotiations are likely to start on WTO on February 8 and this is right time to discuss Pakistan's position and get input from the key stak
India resumed service of Thar express to Pakistan on Friday following confirmation by Pakistan Railways in this regard. A statement of Ministry of External Affairs issued here said the Jodhpur-Munabao-Jodhpur Link Express and Munabao-Zero Point-Munabao Th
"The United States of America is looking for a "get-through" into Pakistan's nuclear assets and it has nothing to do with any particular politician no matter whether it is President Pervez Musharraf or Nawaz Sharif". The former Federal Minister, and PML c
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Friday reiterated its demand for only UN probe in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case, rejecting President Musharraf's assertion that the government was hiding nothing about the "unfortunate incident".
The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Karachi has put the inauguration of the Joint Tax Facilitation Division (JTFD) for Income and Sales Taxes on hold for a month or more.
Picic Asset Management Company Limited will act as the registrar of Picic Growth Fund (PGF) and Picic Investment Fund (PIF) with effect from January 1, replacing Pakistan Industrial Credit & Investment Corporation Limited (Picic) following merger of Picic
Picic Asset Management Company Limited will act as the registrar of Picic Growth Fund (PGF) and Picic Investment Fund (PIF) with effect from January 1, replacing Pakistan Industrial Credit & Investment Corporation Limited (Picic) following merger of Picic
Leader of business community and former president of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) S.M. Munir has urged the Governor Sindh, Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan to arrange business community meeting with President of Pakistan Pervez Mu
The country's cellular industry has posted a robust growth of 119 percent in terms of subscription during the last seven years from 2000 to 2007, said Mohammed Ali, an economist at the Investment Capital and Securities (Pvt) Ltd on Friday.
The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) spokesman has warned that the recent frost attack on cane crops has reduced sugar contents in the sugarcane.
The number of industrial units closed due to suspension of supply of gas by Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited in NWFP during last four-days risen to 240 on Friday, inflicting heavy losses on both business community and the exchequer.
The number of industrial units closed due to suspension of supply of gas by Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited in NWFP during last four-days risen to 240 on Friday, inflicting heavy losses on both business community and the exchequer.
The number of industrial units closed due to suspension of supply of gas by Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited in NWFP during last four-days risen to 240 on Friday, inflicting heavy losses on both business community and the exchequer.
The protesters blocked Pak-Afghan Highway for every kind of traffic as protest against the load shedding in the Khyber Agency. They kept the road blocked for more than two hours. They were chanting anti Wapda and administration slogans for keeping the are
The protesters blocked Pak-Afghan Highway for every kind of traffic as protest against the load shedding in the Khyber Agency. They kept the road blocked for more than two hours. They were chanting anti Wapda and administration slogans for keeping the are
The government has been paying Rs 14 billion per month as subsidy to keep the oil prices at the present level to provide solace to poor, Finance Minister Dr Salman Shah said on Friday. Talking to a private TV channel he said that global oil prices have in
The government has been paying Rs 14 billion per month as subsidy to keep the oil prices at the present level to provide solace to poor, Finance Minister Dr Salman Shah said on Friday. Talking to a private TV channel he said that global oil prices have in
The government has been paying Rs 14 billion per month as subsidy to keep the oil prices at the present level to provide solace to poor, Finance Minister Dr Salman Shah said on Friday. Talking to a private TV channel he said that global oil prices have in
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has, with immediate effect, terminated the licence of M/s Pakcom (Instaphone) on account of company''s failure to pay its outstanding dues. The payable amount would be recovered under Section 30 of the Pakistan Telecom
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has, with immediate effect, terminated the licence of M/s Pakcom (Instaphone) on account of company's failure to pay its outstanding dues. The payable amount would be recovered under Section 30 of the Pakistan Telecomm
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has, with immediate effect, terminated the licence of M/s Pakcom (Instaphone) on account of company's failure to pay its outstanding dues. The payable amount would be recovered under Section 30 of the Pakistan Telecomm
Despite a minor decline in the international gold price, the local market on Friday stayed at the record peak level of Rs 16,885 per 10 grams, said the traders. They said that the international price of gold on Friday downed by 2.1 dollars an ounce, the p
The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) would carry out dredging of the 'turning basin' at Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT) from 450 metres to 600 metres at a cost of Rs 300 million. A dredger of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), 'Karamat', reached Port Q
Financial closure has been achieved by the two power projects by Mansha Group, namely Nishat Power Project and Nishat Chunnian Power Project, of 200 MW capacity each. Earlier, the company signed Implementation Agreements (IA) and Power Purchase Agreements
Financial closure has been achieved by the two power projects by Mansha Group, namely Nishat Power Project and Nishat Chunnian Power Project, of 200 MW capacity each. Earlier, the company signed Implementation Agreements (IA) and Power Purchase Agreements
Financial closure has been achieved by the two power projects by Mansha Group, namely Nishat Power Project and Nishat Chunnian Power Project, of 200 MW capacity each. Earlier, the company signed Implementation Agreements (IA) and Power Purchase Agreements
The government slammed a Brussels-based think-tank on Friday for meddling "in the country's democratic process" after it issued a report saying President Pervez Musharraf should quit for the sake of stability.
The government slammed a Brussels-based think-tank on Friday for meddling "in the country's democratic process" after it issued a report saying President Pervez Musharraf should quit for the sake of stability.
South Korea's top carmaker Hyundai Motor will establish a car factory in Brazil this year as part of plans to expand overseas production, company vice chairman Kim Dong-Jin said Friday. He said the company was looking for a site to build the factory with
Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda said on Friday the impact of high oil prices could not be ignored and the government would continue doing its best to ease the pain from high energy costs. "Oil prices have finally risen above $100 (a barrel). I think
North Korea has not provided a full account of its nuclear program despite Pyongyang's statement asserting it already made a declaration required under a disarmament deal, US officials said on Friday.
Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday and equities witnessed broad-based recovery under the lead of hot favourites amid rise in index. ISE-10 Index showed an improvement of 70.02 points as the ISE index moved from
Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday and equities witnessed broad-based recovery under the lead of hot favourites amid rise in index. ISE-10 Index showed an improvement of 70.02 points as the ISE index moved from
Bulls' onslaught continued for the second day on Friday on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) with the index gaining 120.91 points, or 2.73 percent, amid improved turnover. The LSE-25 Index rose to 4,545.71 points from Thursday's 4,424.80 points.
Bulls' onslaught continued for the second day on Friday on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) with the index gaining 120.91 points, or 2.73 percent, amid improved turnover. The LSE-25 Index rose to 4,545.71 points from Thursday's 4,424.80 points.
The poor farmers, already feeling the pinch of dry weather, will be hit hard by the 72 percent increase in DAP prices this year as compared to corresponding period of last year, sources told Business Recorder here on Friday. The DAP price in the lo
The poor farmers, already feeling the pinch of dry weather, will be hit hard by the 72 percent increase in DAP prices this year as compared to corresponding period of last year, sources told Business Recorder here on Friday. The DAP price in the lo
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
The poor farmers, already feeling the pinch of dry weather, will be hit hard by the 72 percent increase in DAP prices this year as compared to corresponding period of last year, sources told Business Recorder here on Friday. The DAP price in the lo
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
Japan and India agreed on Friday to set up a $6 billion bilateral currency swap facility to ward off any future financial crisis, Japanese media reported.
Japan and India agreed on Friday to set up a $6 billion bilateral currency swap facility to ward off any future financial crisis, Japanese media reported.
Japan and India agreed on Friday to set up a $6 billion bilateral currency swap facility to ward off any future financial crisis, Japanese media reported.
Writing this column on Thursday morning, makes me conscious of the fact that it was on Thursday last, (27th December 2007) that Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was assassinated at Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi. I was watching television, more precisely channel surfing
The investigation jointly conducted by the Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation, Customs and Excise and FBR Sales Tax Department confirmed that 14 companies from Punjab had claimed sales tax refunds on fake invoices/documents.