The British High Commission and Pakistan's Interior Ministry on Friday released the working arrangements agreed between the Pakistani law enforcement agencies and the Metropolitan Police Service team assisting with the investigation into the death of Bena
It is predicted that in 3 to 5 years' time, Islamic Banking sub sector will become equal to the 12 per cent of the total value of the financial sector in Pakistan. And in doing so, it will help the global Islamic sector to exceed USD 1 Trillion, if not cl
The Government of Pakistan has introduced investor friendly CNG policy through SRO 38(I)/1998 and offer incentives to attract investors to achieve (1) supply of cheaper fuels to customers (2) Pollution free cleaner and greener Pakistan (3) To save foreign
District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Larkana Ghulam Mustafa Phul has announced that those who had suffered loss/damage of their property and life during the unpleasant incidents following the assassination of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto may get claim forms fro
US Consul General Kay Anske on Friday praised the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) for its efforts in line with human and infrastructure development in Karachi.
Within a short span of two month, the Excise and Taxation (E&T) department seized 3,804 kilogram good quality Hashish worth billions of rupees in the under-world markets abroad and 2,030 litre raw liquor and arrested 22 culprits who were challaned in the
Chinese Motorcycles manufactures, whose registration was banned on violation of SRO 656(1) 2006, have said that they are not required to submit the Engineering Development Board (EDB) certificate for registration, it was learnt.
The local police and security forces in a joint raid over a private hospital in Saidu Sharif area on Friday rounded up an under-treatment key militant commander and five other suspects.
The local police and security forces in a joint raid over a private hospital in Saidu Sharif area on Friday rounded up an under-treatment key militant commander and five other suspects.
French intelligence services are tracking the authors of a message apparently describing a militant threat against the Eiffel Tower, the daily Le Monde said on Friday.
French intelligence services are tracking the authors of a message apparently describing a militant threat against the Eiffel Tower, the daily Le Monde said on Friday.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will give decision on the findings of Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (ADRC) for settlement of an old controversy whether accurate customs duty was paid on the import of machinery by some cement manufacturers.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will give decision on the findings of Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (ADRC) for settlement of an old controversy whether accurate customs duty was paid on the import of machinery by some cement manufacturers.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will give decision on the findings of Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (ADRC) for settlement of an old controversy whether accurate customs duty was paid on the import of machinery by some cement manufacturers.
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and his brother were mailed two bullet casings accompanied by death threats on Friday, Berlusconi's Il Giornale newspaper said.
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and his brother were mailed two bullet casings accompanied by death threats on Friday, Berlusconi's Il Giornale newspaper said.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will introduce measures to facilitate importers at Karachi Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) for speedy processing of goods declarations (GDs).
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will introduce measures to facilitate importers at Karachi Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) for speedy processing of goods declarations (GDs).
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will introduce measures to facilitate importers at Karachi Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) for speedy processing of goods declarations (GDs).
The average banking sector spread declined to 7.31 percent in 11 months of 2007 up to November, down by 9 basis points (bps) from the average spread of 7.39 percent recorded in the corresponding period in 2006.
The average banking sector spread declined to 7.31 percent in 11 months of 2007 up to November, down by 9 basis points (bps) from the average spread of 7.39 percent recorded in the corresponding period in 2006.
The average banking sector spread declined to 7.31 percent in 11 months of 2007 up to November, down by 9 basis points (bps) from the average spread of 7.39 percent recorded in the corresponding period in 2006.
Textile sector, the main foreign exchange earner of Pakistan, is facing host of problems for which it has to import 1000 MW electricity from Iran under an agreement to be implemented from 2013-14, informed sources in Textile Ministry told Business Reco
A caretaker federal minister is trying to use his influence for the selection of his favourite as Chairman of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), a post lying vacant after the retirement of Saeed-uz-Zafar on September 27, 2007.
A caretaker federal minister is trying to use his influence for the selection of his favourite as Chairman of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), a post lying vacant after the retirement of Saeed-uz-Zafar on September 27, 2007.
Thai Airways International said on Friday it would cut flights to Pakistan as demand has fallen amid political unrest following the martyrdom of Benazir Bhutto. The flag carrier will reduce its services from Bangkok to Lahore to five flights per week from
Thai Airways International said on Friday it would cut flights to Pakistan as demand has fallen amid political unrest following the martyrdom of Benazir Bhutto. The flag carrier will reduce its services from Bangkok to Lahore to five flights per week from
Thai Airways International said on Friday it would cut flights to Pakistan as demand has fallen amid political unrest following the martyrdom of Benazir Bhutto. The flag carrier will reduce its services from Bangkok to Lahore to five flights per week from
Caretaker Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ahsanullah Khan has directed all the petroleum companies working under the domain of his ministry to use minimum electricity in their offices in order to overcome power crisis in the country.
Pakistan, which this week relaxed terms of tenders for importing 610,000 tons wheat to ensure wider participation, is likely to buy major volumes to build stocks and rein in prices.
Pakistan, which this week relaxed terms of tenders for importing 610,000 tons wheat to ensure wider participation, is likely to buy major volumes to build stocks and rein in prices.
Pakistan, which this week relaxed terms of tenders for importing 610,000 tons wheat to ensure wider participation, is likely to buy major volumes to build stocks and rein in prices.
The prevailing severe flour crisis, hours long power and gas load shedding and upward trend in the prices of essential commodities are triggering protest in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) of the country.
Peace and clam back to Kurram Agency as curfew has been lifted in Parachinar, however, tight security blanket has been made for peaceful observance of Muharram beginning on Friday.
Edmund Hillary, the modest New Zealand beekeeper who shot to global fame as the first person to climb Mount Everest, died Friday at age 88. A hero to millions for his derring-do, dry wit and dedication to others - he spent much of his life working to help
Edmund Hillary, the modest New Zealand beekeeper who shot to global fame as the first person to climb Mount Everest, died Friday at age 88. A hero to millions for his derring-do, dry wit and dedication to others - he spent much of his life working to help
Job losses in Canada were worse than expected in December, beating even the most pessimistic forecasts with the biggest drop since May 2003 as manufacturers struggled with a strong currency and weak US market.
Germany could be facing a new round of industrial strife as train drivers and public sector employees threaten strike action to back up their wage and work demands.
Swiss banking giant UBS on Friday warned of a "difficult" year ahead after losing 10 billion dollars (6.8 billion euros) in the US subprime mortgage crisis. "The problems that the financial industry faces have not evaporated with the turn of the year ...
A US general has thrown out the conviction of the sole US officer charged over the abuse at Baghdad's Abu Ghraib jail, even though he was only fined and reprimanded for disobeying an order, the US Army said Thursday.
South Korea is ending the mission of its first multipurpose satellite, launched in 1999, after losing contact with it at the end of December, its space agency said on Friday.
Major brokers and investors offloaded their positions on the last working day of the week at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where cautious investors remained at the sidelines to avoid heavy losses amid decrease in index.
Major brokers and investors offloaded their positions on the last working day of the week at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where cautious investors remained at the sidelines to avoid heavy losses amid decrease in index.
The share prices have extended the overnight falls on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on the last trading day in the week, undergoing a fresh loss of 1.20 percent amid high tensions caused by lawlessness gripping the market after the Lahore suicide attack
The share prices have extended the overnight falls on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on the last trading day in the week, undergoing a fresh loss of 1.20 percent amid high tensions caused by lawlessness gripping the market after the Lahore suicide attack
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
On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 15,298.93. It closed at 15,026.51 with a net negative change of -205.72 points or -1.35 percent. It recorded intra-day high of 15,335.97 and intra-day low of 14,905.94. The volume amounted to 123,255,500, which was 48.13 per
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
On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 15,298.93. It closed at 15,026.51 with a net negative change of -205.72 points or -1.35 percent. It recorded intra-day high of 15,335.97 and intra-day low of 14,905.94. The volume amounted to 123,255,500, which was 48.13 per
A bearish trend continued on the Karachi share market on Friday due to prevailing law and order situation and political uncertainty in the country. The KSE-100 index lost another 167.90 points and closed below the 14,000 psychological level at 13,915.04 p
Farm-gate prices for cocoa in Ivory Coast's main growing regions remained firm January 1-6, data from the Coffee and Cocoa Bourse (BCC) showed on Friday, with buyers still keen on beans. Data from the BCC for the previous weeks were largely unavailable du
A bearish trend continued on the Karachi share market on Friday due to prevailing law and order situation and political uncertainty in the country. The KSE-100 index lost another 167.90 points and closed below the 14,000 psychological level at 13,915.04 p