Pakistan Chemists and Retailers Association (PCRA) has presented a nine-point reconciliation formula to the Health Department, Punjab, for resolving the controversy over the disputed Punjab Drugs Rules 2007. First, the unconstitutional clause, discriminat
A Lahore High Court Bar Association Barrister Zafar Ullah Khan has filed a petition in the Supreme Court against bar members' detention. He has told the court to issue an order forthwith to the government to appoint a review board to release the bar membe
The Deputy Inspector General of Punjab Highway Patrolling Police, Mian Muhammad Asif has said that adequate efforts are being made to streamline the traffic system for minimising the ratio of accidents on highways in the province.
Pakistan Railways (PR) will purchase 300 new freight coaches at a cost of $25 million to improve its service, an official at the Ministry of Railways said Monday. The ministry has approved the PC-1 of the project that would be executed shortly.
All round decline was seen in the currency market at the week-opening session as dollar was in demand by the importers to meet the payment requirement, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee lost nine paisa against dollar at 62.92 and 62.94 for
The partnership of Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) with Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) vouches for the fact that we all stand united against the challenges posed by the aftermath of earthquake shook on October 8, 20
All round decline was seen in the currency market at the week-opening session as dollar was in demand by the importers to meet the payment requirement, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee lost nine paisa against dollar at 62.92 and 62.94 for
Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro while reiterating government's commitment and fullest support to the people of Kashmir for their right of self determination said that Kashmir dispute must be resolved in accordance with the wishes and aspirati
Javedan Cement Limited (JCL) was incorporated in Pakistan on 8th June 1961 as a public limited company. The company's old name was Valika Cement Limited and it was nationalized by the government in 1972 and then its name was changed to Javedan Cement Limi
Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro on Monday said the government would continue extending necessary support and resources to upgrade Pakistan Air Force to meet the country's future defence needs. The Prime Minister was talking to Chief of the Ai
Javedan Cement Limited (JCL) was incorporated in Pakistan on 8th June 1961 as a public limited company. The company's old name was Valika Cement Limited and it was nationalized by the government in 1972 and then its name was changed to Javedan Cement Limi
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has sent another veiled threat to struggling President Pervez Musharraf, who it blames was now manoeuvring through terror to either postpone again or manipulate parliamentary polls due next week. But the party, a top leader t
The University of Sindh (SU) has extended last date up to February 23 for payment of admissions fees to higher classes by on rolls students for the session of 2008 here on Monday.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has yet to implement the communication strategy to check the gap between tax authorities and 24,000 officials in the field formations. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday that the communication policy formula
The Senate Standing Committee on women's development came hard on the Finance Ministry for delaying release of the development funds. Speaking at the Committee meeting held on Monday, Tahira Latif, the Chair, blamed lengthy bureaucratic hurdles in release
Economic Co-operation Organisation (ECO) must work for technology driven growth encompassing all segments of the society to face the challenges of globalisation with greater knowledge, innovation and an enabling environment to achieve sustainable developm
Caretaker chief minister Sindh, former justice Abdul Qadir Halepota has said that heavy contingents of rangers and police will be deputed at the sensitive places on the polling day and there will be zero tolerance in the larger interest of peace and safet
There is a widespread sense of insecurity among voters of Gujrat and district nazims of Sialkot and Gujrat belonging to Pakistan Muslim League Q are active in election campaign. . This has been stated in a report of the Fact Finding Mission of the Citizen
The government has undertaken extensive measures to facilitate International Election Observers (IEOs) and International Media Personnel (IMPs), expected to be in Pakistan to observe the general election scheduled on 18 February (Monday), it was said in a
As many as 500 applications received from International Election Observers (IEOs) have been processed so far, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Muhammad Sadiq, told Business Recorder here on Monday.
Credit Suisse has appointed Osama Abbasi as head of global securities for Asia excluding Japan, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters, part of a push by the Swiss bank to unify fixed income and equities in a single department.
Credit Suisse has appointed Osama Abbasi as head of global securities for Asia excluding Japan, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters, part of a push by the Swiss bank to unify fixed income and equities in a single department.
Credit Suisse has appointed Osama Abbasi as head of global securities for Asia excluding Japan, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters, part of a push by the Swiss bank to unify fixed income and equities in a single department.
Credit Suisse has appointed Osama Abbasi as head of global securities for Asia excluding Japan, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters, part of a push by the Swiss bank to unify fixed income and equities in a single department.
As she struggles to blunt Barack Obama's growing momentum, Democrat Hillary Clinton shuffled her campaign staff's leadership on Sunday ahead of this week's US presidential nominating contests, while her rival celebrated a victory in the Maine caucuses.
As she struggles to blunt Barack Obama's growing momentum, Democrat Hillary Clinton shuffled her campaign staff's leadership on Sunday ahead of this week's US presidential nominating contests, while her rival celebrated a victory in the Maine caucuses.
Medical experts at a workshop highlighted the importance of mother and child welfare and childcare besides promotion of better understanding of the responsibilities that accrue with motherhood. The three-day event was organised by Intermedia, which was at
The Board of Directors of the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) has officially declared the Mehdi Securities as defaulter and referred the matter to the Defaulters Committee of the Exchange to look into pros and cons, including verification of claims.
The following is the full text of former prime minister Shaukat Aziz's interview that he gave to FORBES ASIA. It was partly reproduced in yesterday's issue: Fresh from the trauma of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto's assassination, Pakistan is scheduled t
During the half-year ended on December 31, 2007, total return on NIT units stood at 7.5 percent where Net Assets Value of NIT unit increased from Rs 56.18 as on June 30, 2007 (Ex Dividend) to Rs 60.42 per unit as on December 31, 2007 as against KSE-100 in
The government of NWFP has planned reorganisation of the procedure of tobacco cess collection to facilitate tobacco industry and minimise their problems in this regard. Under the plan the cess would be levied on only one specific grade of tobacco to resol
A single bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday adjourned the hearing of the petition filed by the state against the orders of the District and Sessions Judge (East), pertaining to lodging an FIR of the October 18, 2007, twin blasts case on behalf
Four benches of the apex Court Monday heard the cases fixed before the court at Islamabad and one bench heard the cases fixed before it at Lahore and disposed of 38 cases. An official of the Supreme Court told Business Recorder that despite boycott
President Pervez Musharraf has asked the Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim Authority, Pakistan Steel Mills, as well as the city and Sindh governments to install desalination and power generation plants all over the metropolis.
President Pervez Musharraf has asked the Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim Authority, Pakistan Steel Mills, as well as the city and Sindh governments to install desalination and power generation plants all over the metropolis.
President Pervez Musharraf has asked the Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim Authority, Pakistan Steel Mills, as well as the city and Sindh governments to install desalination and power generation plants all over the metropolis.
Foreign investors who have stuck with Pakistan are clearly made of stern stuff as it heads towards an election on February 18 that, while not a presidential poll, could put President Musharraf's future in doubt.
Security forces here captured and wounded a top Afghan Taliban commander early on Monday, police said. Mansoor Dadullah, brother of slain military commander in Afghanistan, Mulla Dadullah, and four others were seized in south-western Balochistan province,
Security forces here captured and wounded a top Afghan Taliban commander early on Monday, police said. Mansoor Dadullah, brother of slain military commander in Afghanistan, Mulla Dadullah, and four others were seized in south-western Balochistan province,
Equities showed healthy signs at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday where fresh buying spree in hot favourite moved the entire ready board in upward direction amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index showed an improvement of 5.00 points from 2,896.62 to
Equities showed healthy signs at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday where fresh buying spree in hot favourite moved the entire ready board in upward direction amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index showed an improvement of 5.00 points from 2,896.62 to
Share prices have drifted lower on the Lahore Stock Exchange following mounting worries by investors and amid fears by Opposition parties about the election credibility. The market on Monday remained mostly under pressure with no phenomenal movement in bl
Share prices have drifted lower on the Lahore Stock Exchange following mounting worries by investors and amid fears by Opposition parties about the election credibility. The market on Monday remained mostly under pressure with no phenomenal movement in bl
Aleem Khan has been appointed as Pakistan State Oil (PSO) Managing Director. A notification to this effect was issued here on February 11. The government has already reconstituted the boards of pblic sector companies including Parco, SSGC and PSO.
Aleem Khan has been appointed as Pakistan State Oil (PSO) Managing Director. A notification to this effect was issued here on February 11. The government has already reconstituted the boards of pblic sector companies including Parco, SSGC and PSO.
Aleem Khan has been appointed as Pakistan State Oil (PSO) Managing Director. A notification to this effect was issued here on February 11. The government has already reconstituted the boards of pblic sector companies including Parco, SSGC and PSO.
About 10,000 taxpaying units are suffering, as 39.73 billion rupees of their sales tax refund claims have not been disbursed by the Sales Tax Refund Collectorate (STRC), Karachi for years. The sales tax refund process is at a standstill, due to which a ra
About 10,000 taxpaying units are suffering, as 39.73 billion rupees of their sales tax refund claims have not been disbursed by the Sales Tax Refund Collectorate (STRC), Karachi for years. The sales tax refund process is at a standstill, due to which a ra
About 10,000 taxpaying units are suffering, as 39.73 billion rupees of their sales tax refund claims have not been disbursed by the Sales Tax Refund Collectorate (STRC), Karachi for years. The sales tax refund process is at a standstill, due to which a ra
Pakistan will re-invent the mechanism to facilitate flour export to Afghanistan for which a deal could be struck between the concerned organisations of the two countries; official sources told Business Recorder here on Monday.
Pakistan will re-invent the mechanism to facilitate flour export to Afghanistan for which a deal could be struck between the concerned organisations of the two countries; official sources told Business Recorder here on Monday.
Pakistan will re-invent the mechanism to facilitate flour export to Afghanistan for which a deal could be struck between the concerned organisations of the two countries; official sources told Business Recorder here on Monday.
On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened in the green zone, at 15,339.67, but soon went to the negative zone and remained in red for the rest of the trading time, closing at 15,270.94 with a negative change of -47.61 points and percentage change of -0.31.
On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened in the green zone, at 15,339.67, but soon went to the negative zone and remained in red for the rest of the trading time, closing at 15,270.94 with a negative change of -47.61 points and percentage change of -0.31.