The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has approached the National Database Registration Authority (Nadra) to get prepared a realistic and cost-effective estimates to establish a national data warehouse of taxpayers.
The newly elected president of Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Haji Mohammad Asif on Monday demanded uninterrupted supply of electricity and gas to the industrial units of NWFP saying the prevailing power crisis has paralysed industrial ac
TDAP has already taken several initiatives to educate exporters on the importance of complying with EU's Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary (SPS) standard to stop complaints about export of contaminated food items from Pakistan to European Union.
Caretaker Petroleum and Natural Resources Minister Chaudary Ahsanullah Khan has said the caretaker government has left the issue of revision in oil prices for the next elected government.
A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar here on Monday accepted the request of the main petitioner for withdrawing his plea against establishment of the Federal High Court (FHC) in Islamabad.
The Director General (Cartels and Mergers) of the Competition Commission would be empowered to share and supply information related to companies with Federal Board of Revenue, State Bank of Pakistan, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Federal
The government has started releasing 31,000 tonnes additional wheat quota to the flour mills per day across the country from Monday (today), sources in the Food Ministry told Business Recorder. Sources said to overcome the acute flour shortage in t
The situation in Pakistan may give good times to Indian tea exporters, as they are very keen to purchase the commodity by paying high prices to export it to Islamabad. Political instability in Kenya, a major tea importer, has also come as boost to Indian
Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro said Monday that performance of the government is directly related to efficiency and productivity of the government servants, who are responsible for implementation of the national policies. He was chairing a meeting to
Al Qaeda-linked militants in South Waziristan have attacked two offices of a government-sponsored peace movement and killed eight people, the military said on Monday. The attacks were in South Waziristan on the Afghan border, where a militant leader the g
Al Qaeda-linked militants in South Waziristan have attacked two offices of a government-sponsored peace movement and killed eight people, the military said on Monday. The attacks were in South Waziristan on the Afghan border, where a militant leader the g
British detectives investigating the assassination of Benazir Bhutto examined Monday the partial remains of people killed in the suicide blast, officials said. The anti-terrorism specialists visited the Rawalpindi morgue, where the remains of some of the
The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has decided that release of 8000 cusecs additional water for electricity generation would continue despite anticipation that the country could face a 28 percent water shortage in Rabi season, instead of earlier esti
The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has decided that release of 8000 cusecs additional water for electricity generation would continue despite anticipation that the country could face a 28 percent water shortage in Rabi season, instead of earlier esti
The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has decided that release of 8000 cusecs additional water for electricity generation would continue despite anticipation that the country could face a 28 percent water shortage in Rabi season, instead of earlier esti
CNOOC's first oil refinery is on track to start operating in October and the Chinese state oil firm plans to add more processing facilities to establish itself as the country's third-largest refiner, company officials said.
Selling pressure intensified in trend-setters at the Islamabad Stock Exchange where fresh bearish assault moved the entire ready-board in downward direction amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index fell by 26.75 points, as it moved from 2,956.87 to 2,930.12 p
Selling pressure intensified in trend-setters at the Islamabad Stock Exchange where fresh bearish assault moved the entire ready-board in downward direction amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index fell by 26.75 points, as it moved from 2,956.87 to 2,930.12 p
Britain's finance minister Alistair Darling has called for a meeting with the country's energy regulator amid concern at steep rises in domestic fuel prices, British newspapers said Monday. The Times said it had seen a letter from the chancellor of the ex
Senegal targets a further pick-up in economic growth to 5.4 percent this year from around 5.0 percent in 2007, the West African country's prime minister said.
Reacting negatively to a State Bank report about economic indicators, the share values have moved down on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) though selling pressure turnover has remained on the higher side. The LSE-25 Index, with a decline of 42.58 points, e
Reacting negatively to a State Bank report about economic indicators, the share values have moved down on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) though selling pressure turnover has remained on the higher side. The LSE-25 Index, with a decline of 42.58 points, e
The United Nations has not received any request from the Pakistan government for help in investigating the "tragic" assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Monday.
Most Pakistanis want their country to be a democratic Islamic state but are deeply distrustful of the United States and its war on terrorism, according to a poll released on Sunday. Funded by the US Institute of Peace, or USIP, the poll was taken before P
The dollar was sharply up in the open market on Monday after crossing Rs 62 barrier owing to the increasing demand for the US currency, dealers said. The rupee lost 15 paisa against the dollar for buying at 61.95 and it was also down 20 paia for selling a
Most Pakistanis want their country to be a democratic Islamic state but are deeply distrustful of the United States and its war on terrorism, according to a poll released on Sunday. Funded by the US Institute of Peace, or USIP, the poll was taken before P
The dollar was sharply up in the open market on Monday after crossing Rs 62 barrier owing to the increasing demand for the US currency, dealers said. The rupee lost 15 paisa against the dollar for buying at 61.95 and it was also down 20 paia for selling a
The growth rate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the current financial year (FY08) would be close to six percent, below 6.6 to 7.0 percent growth forecast in the first quarterly report of the State Bank of Pakistan.
The first foreign investment in the cement industry of Pakistan was from Orascom Construction Industries (OCI) when it acquired the Chakwal Cement Company in March 2005. Now it was known as Pakistan Cement Company (PCC).
The growth rate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the current financial year (FY08) would be close to six percent, below 6.6 to 7.0 percent growth forecast in the first quarterly report of the State Bank of Pakistan.
The first foreign investment in the cement industry of Pakistan was from Orascom Construction Industries (OCI) when it acquired the Chakwal Cement Company in March 2005. Now it was known as Pakistan Cement Company (PCC).
The growth rate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the current financial year (FY08) would be close to six percent, below 6.6 to 7.0 percent growth forecast in the first quarterly report of the State Bank of Pakistan.
The growth rate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the current financial year (FY08) would be close to six percent, below 6.6 to 7.0 percent growth forecast in the first quarterly report of the State Bank of Pakistan.
The new Muharram moon may be sighted tomorrow (Wednesday). According to astronomical parameters, there is a fair chance of sighting the Muharram moon. Therefore, Muharram One, 1429 AH should fall on Thursday. The moon will cross the conjunction line today
The new Muharram moon may be sighted tomorrow (Wednesday). According to astronomical parameters, there is a fair chance of sighting the Muharram moon. Therefore, Muharram One, 1429 AH should fall on Thursday. The moon will cross the conjunction line today
The ongoing surge in prices of essential commodities particularly Rs 5 increase in per kg flour, has forced the government not to release weekly Sensitive Price Indictor (SPI), used for measuring change in prices of goods on weekly basis, it was learnt.
The ongoing surge in prices of essential commodities particularly Rs 5 increase in per kg flour, has forced the government not to release weekly Sensitive Price Indictor (SPI), used for measuring change in prices of goods on weekly basis, it was learnt.
The ongoing surge in prices of essential commodities particularly Rs 5 increase in per kg flour, has forced the government not to release weekly Sensitive Price Indictor (SPI), used for measuring change in prices of goods on weekly basis, it was learnt.
On Monday, the BRIndex-30 opened in the red zone, at 15,330.22, with a downward gap of 112.32 points, and remained there for whole of the trading time, closing at 15,277.44, registering a negative change of -165.1 points, or -1.07 percent.
On Monday, the BRIndex-30 opened in the red zone, at 15,330.22, with a downward gap of 112.32 points, and remained there for whole of the trading time, closing at 15,277.44, registering a negative change of -165.1 points, or -1.07 percent.
Karachi share market on Monday witnessed selling pressure due to investors'' concerns over reports on direct intervention of the US army in Pakistan and declining oil prices in the international market. The market participant also expressed their concerns
Karachi share market on Monday witnessed selling pressure due to investors' concerns over reports on direct intervention of the US army in Pakistan and declining oil prices in the international market. The market participant also expressed their concerns
Karachi share market on Monday witnessed selling pressure due to investors' concerns over reports on direct intervention of the US army in Pakistan and declining oil prices in the international market. The market participant also expressed their concerns
Importers on Monday raised the price of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), an essential crop nutrient, by Rs 400 per 50-kilogramme bag on the back of soaring international prices, market sources said. They said that after the current upsurge, the price of the c
Importers on Monday raised the price of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), an essential crop nutrient, by Rs 400 per 50-kilogramme bag on the back of soaring international prices, market sources said. They said that after the current upsurge, the price of the c
Importers on Monday raised the price of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), an essential crop nutrient, by Rs 400 per 50-kilogramme bag on the back of soaring international prices, market sources said. They said that after the current upsurge, the price of the c
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet in it meeting here on Tuesday is going to give green signal to the Ministry of Petroleum (MoP) for signing ''Sale/Purchase Agreement'' and Implementation Agreement (IA) with Iran for the Iran-Pakist
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet in it meeting here on Tuesday is going to give green signal to the Ministry of Petroleum (MoP) for signing 'Sale/Purchase Agreement' and Implementation Agreement (IA) with Iran for the Iran-Pakistan
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet in it meeting here on Tuesday is going to give green signal to the Ministry of Petroleum (MoP) for signing 'Sale/Purchase Agreement' and Implementation Agreement (IA) with Iran for the Iran-Pakistan
Due to the taxpayers'' manipulation of sales tax refunds documents the Collectorate of Sales Tax Refunds has stopped sales tax refund claims amounting to Rs 39.36 billion. Official sources told Business Recorder on Monday that a huge number of sale
Due to the taxpayers' manipulation of sales tax refunds documents the Collectorate of Sales Tax Refunds has stopped sales tax refund claims amounting to Rs 39.36 billion. Official sources told Business Recorder on Monday that a huge number of sales