The final day of the electioneering remained calm along with a rigorous campaigning in the two constituencies of the National Assembly of the federal capital.
Most of the voters in Karachi city will face a problem of transport from their homes to the polling stations in the city on polling day, February 18. While considerable number of vehicles have been requisitioned by the government for election duty.
Pakistan Muslim League (Q)'s leader and PP-152 candidate Moonis Elahi has said that it is party's manifesto to serve masses and in this regard his party has already mentioned a comprehensive public welfare programme in its manifesto.
Up to 27 women candidates of various political parties, including Pakistan People's Party, Pakistan Muslim League-Q, Pakistan Muslim League-N and Muttahida Qaumi Movement, are contesting for the 27 National Assembly general seats from the Punjab.
'Pakistan People's Party (PPP) would forge consensus with other political parties in parliament and out of it on key national issues and would even deliberate with parties that have boycotted polls on matters of democracy'.
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has stressed the European Union to ease the policy for issuance of business visa besides removing the duties on Pakistani textile products. President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ijaz Abb
Caretaker Sindh Information Technology and Environment Minister Jam Karam Ali has stressed the need for the protection of water reservoirs from pollution.
The troops of Frontier Corps on Saturday apprehended an outlaw after an exchange of fire from Thal, District Hangu. According to ISPR, three miscreants while travelling on a vehicle opened fire on Frontier Corps check-post in Spin Pull.
The All Parties Democratic Movement (APDM) has warned that if the post-election government fails to restore the judiciary and former chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and other judges, its activists will take to the streets.
There will be a "Total Eclipse of the Moon" in the morning of Thursday February 21, 2008. According to Met office, it would be visible from South America and most of North America as well as Western Europe, Africa, and western parts of Pakistan including
40 persons were killed and 30 injured when a bus fell off a bridge after colliding with another bus coming from opposite direction near Habibabad on late Saturday night, Aaj TV reported.
Pakistani peacekeeping troops have begun training reintegrated members of the Armed Forces Democratic Republic of Congo following their professional standards in restoring peace and order in the war-ravaged Congo.
The Income Tax Bar Association, (ITBA) organised a seminar on "Sales Tax Returns and Special Procedures Rule, 2007" here on Saturday. Collector (Headquarters) Sales Tax, Federal Board of Revenue, Iftikhar Qutub was the chief quest on the occasion.
The City District Government Karachi (CDGK) should introduce a "schedule" based system to undertake "strictly supervised" developmental projects in the metropolis.
Tariq Kirmani has been elected unopposed as Director of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP). The extraordinary general meeting for election of one director from private shareholders was held on Saturday.
The government of Sindh has declared Safar 14, 1429 AH, on February 22, 2008, Friday as holiday throughout the province on the occasion of Urs of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai for all offices, autonomous, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local co
The allegiance of President Pervez Musharraf's coalition ally, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, is up for grabs again - for whoever wins Monday's general election. Muttahida, which mainly represents Mohajirs, has shared power with changing governments for mu
Sindh Chief Minister former justice Abdul Qadir Halepota has directed the officials to take all possible steps to ensure holding of peaceful, free, fair and transparent elections. He said this after distributing prizes to the winners of Sindh Games, the C
A Qatari company's $225 million plan for setting up a cement plant near Dhabeji is in jeopardy owing to the inordinate delay in process of legal documentation for the project by the concerned official and deteriorating law and order situation in the count
Police arrested a suspected suicide bomber from a hotel here on Saturday and recovered weapons and explosive from his possession. This was informed by DPO Imran Shaukat while speaking at a press conference here.
Illiterate and poor people of Keamari got a fascinating, but incipiently dangerous, opportunity to make money when Pakistan Customs (PCs) disposed thousands of kilograms of chickpeas in a coal yard at Keamari Groyne after a huge consignment of the edible
Attorney General Malik Qayyum has sought Rs 300 million damage claim and a public apology from a top international rights organisation that released an audio tape in which he allegedly acknowledged regime's plans to rig Monday's parliamentary polls.
Attorney General Malik Qayyum has sought Rs 300 million damage claim and a public apology from a top international rights organisation that released an audio tape in which he allegedly acknowledged regime's plans to rig Monday's parliamentary polls.
The Election Commission of Pakistan on Saturday said it anticipates around 40 percent voters turnout in Monday's elections that are being held in a tense atmosphere with the government warning of possible suicide threats.
The Election Commission of Pakistan on Saturday said it anticipates around 40 percent voters turnout in Monday's elections that are being held in a tense atmosphere with the government warning of possible suicide threats.
Export orders of $57.6 million for readymade and knitwear garments have been diverted from Pakistan to the regional competitors like India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh during the current fiscal year, sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Export orders of $57.6 million for readymade and knitwear garments have been diverted from Pakistan to the regional competitors like India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh during the current fiscal year, sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Export orders of $57.6 million for readymade and knitwear garments have been diverted from Pakistan to the regional competitors like India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh during the current fiscal year, sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
In a major development less than 48 hours before polls, the appearance of political personalities and advertisement of political parties in relation to February 18 elections have been banned from Saturday midnight by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory A
In a major development less than 48 hours before polls, the appearance of political personalities and advertisement of political parties in relation to February 18 elections have been banned from Saturday midnight by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory A
Grameen Bank, founded by Bangladeshi Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, is taking its pioneering microfinance model to the United States, the Financial Times reported Saturday. The move, which will open doors for some of the 28 million people in the US wh
Authorities here said they have detected an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in chickens in a part of the north-west, a government official said on Saturday. The new outbreak was found in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), he added.
Interior Minister Lieutenant General Hamid Nawaz Khan (Retd) on Saturday said that 81,000 troops would be deployed across the country on the polling day to ensure peaceful conduct of elections.
Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Nisar A. Memon on Saturday paid glowing tributes to the services rendered by outgoing Pemra chairman Iftikhar Rashid. Chairing a meeting of media chiefs here, the minister said that Iftikhar Rashid very
Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro on Saturday said the government had finalised all possible arrangements for ensuring peaceful atmosphere during general elections across the country.
President Pervez Musharraf Saturday expressed his satisfaction over the arrangements made by Pakistan Army to ensure security during the February 18 general elections.
Suspected militants on Saturday blew up three polling stations in the tribal region two days before the elections, officials said. Three polling stations were destroyed in Khar, the centre of Bajur tribal agency, they said.
Suspected militants on Saturday blew up three polling stations in the tribal region two days before the elections, officials said. Three polling stations were destroyed in Khar, the centre of Bajur tribal agency, they said.
The provincial government of NWFP and MOL (Millennium Oil Limited) Pakistan, a Hungary-based oil and gas exploring company Saturday entered into a land acquisition agreement for exploration of gas in Tal Block.
The provincial government of NWFP and MOL (Millennium Oil Limited) Pakistan, a Hungary-based oil and gas exploring company Saturday entered into a land acquisition agreement for exploration of gas in Tal Block.
The provincial government of NWFP and MOL (Millennium Oil Limited) Pakistan, a Hungary-based oil and gas exploring company Saturday entered into a land acquisition agreement for exploration of gas in Tal Block.
The Quality Control Centre (QCC) laboratories of the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) have found sugar being produced locally as sub-standard and not to the satisfaction of consumers'' health and safety.
The Quality Control Centre (QCC) laboratories of the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) have found sugar being produced locally as sub-standard and not to the satisfaction of consumers' health and safety.
The Quality Control Centre (QCC) laboratories of the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) have found sugar being produced locally as sub-standard and not to the satisfaction of consumers' health and safety.
About 100 miscreants along with their arms and ammunitions on Saturday surrendered themselves to the District Police and laid their arms and pledges to live in peace and work on maintaining harmony in their district.
A suicide bomber rammed a car into a checkpost outside an army media centre in Sawat, killing two civilians and wounding eight people, the army said. The attack happened in Saidu Sharif, main town of Swat, where troops have been fighting militants since l
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Chairman Mushtaq Ahmad Malik on Saturday dispelled the impression created in a section of press on the basis of claim by PFUJ about the alleged blackout of some TV channels on the election day.
At least five people were injured after scores of APDM workers scuffled and pelted stones at security forces here Saturday, CCPO Quetta Muhammad Akbar told APP on telephone. According to reports, a large number of ADPM workers gathered at Manan Chowk to h
At least five people were injured after scores of APDM workers scuffled and pelted stones at security forces here Saturday, CCPO Quetta Muhammad Akbar told APP on telephone. According to reports, a large number of ADPM workers gathered at Manan Chowk to h
A ''Unique Identifier Number'' issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan to the companies will be used by the Federal Board of Revenue in place of National Tax Number for bringing 42,000 untraceable corporate entities into the tax net.
A 'Unique Identifier Number' issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan to the companies will be used by the Federal Board of Revenue in place of National Tax Number for bringing 42,000 untraceable corporate entities into the tax net.
A 'Unique Identifier Number' issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan to the companies will be used by the Federal Board of Revenue in place of National Tax Number for bringing 42,000 untraceable corporate entities into the tax net.
Oil marketing companies have increased per tonne rate of the furnace oil by Rs 411.70, customers said. According to a private TV channel, the companies have revised the furnace oil price on February 15, increasing the rate to Rs 34,992 per tonne. The comp
Oil marketing companies have increased per tonne rate of the furnace oil by Rs 411.70, customers said. According to a private TV channel, the companies have revised the furnace oil price on February 15, increasing the rate to Rs 34,992 per tonne. The comp
Oil marketing companies have increased per tonne rate of the furnace oil by Rs 411.70, customers said. According to a private TV channel, the companies have revised the furnace oil price on February 15, increasing the rate to Rs 34,992 per tonne. The comp
Islamic banking in Pakistan is consistently growing and its share has reached 3.8 percent in the banking industry, while branches mounted to 290. However, the share in total deposits surged to 3.6 percent of the banking sector.
Islamic banking in Pakistan is consistently growing and its share has reached 3.8 percent in the banking industry, while branches mounted to 290. However, the share in total deposits surged to 3.6 percent of the banking sector.
Islamic banking in Pakistan is consistently growing and its share has reached 3.8 percent in the banking industry, while branches mounted to 290. However, the share in total deposits surged to 3.6 percent of the banking sector.
Officials of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MINFAL) apprehend 15 percent shortfall in the current year''s wheat production target of 24 million tons due to multiple factors which could further increase the food inflation.
Officials of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MINFAL) apprehend 15 percent shortfall in the current year's wheat production target of 24 million tons due to multiple factors which could further increase the food inflation.
Officials of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MINFAL) apprehend 15 percent shortfall in the current year's wheat production target of 24 million tons due to multiple factors which could further increase the food inflation.
The federal cabinet, which met with caretaker Prime Minister Muhammedmian Soomro in the chair on Saturday, approved Anti-Dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance 2008, empowering the federal government to decide whether or not to impose anti-dumping duties on
The federal cabinet, which met with caretaker Prime Minister Muhammedmian Soomro in the chair on Saturday, approved Anti-Dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance 2008, empowering the federal government to decide whether or not to impose anti-dumping duties on
The federal cabinet, which met with caretaker Prime Minister Muhammedmian Soomro in the chair on Saturday, approved Anti-Dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance 2008, empowering the federal government to decide whether or not to impose anti-dumping duties on
The federal cabinet, which met with caretaker Prime Minister Muhammedmian Soomro in the chair on Saturday, approved Anti-Dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance 2008, empowering the federal government to decide whether or not to impose anti-dumping duties on
Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has issued an ordinance, allowing sale of 51 percent shares of Bank of Punjab to a strategic investor. Under Section 7 of the Bank of Punjab Act, the provincial government had to maintain at least 5
Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has issued an ordinance, allowing sale of 51 percent shares of Bank of Punjab to a strategic investor. Under Section 7 of the Bank of Punjab Act, the provincial government had to maintain at least 5
Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has issued an ordinance, allowing sale of 51 percent shares of Bank of Punjab to a strategic investor. Under Section 7 of the Bank of Punjab Act, the provincial government had to maintain at least 5
Workers'' remittances rose 22 percent to 3.623 billion dollars during the first seven months of current fiscal year. The State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday said remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis continued to show a rising trend as an amount of 3.623
Workers' remittances rose 22 percent to 3.623 billion dollars during the first seven months of current fiscal year. The State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday said remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis continued to show a rising trend as an amount of 3.623
Workers' remittances rose 22 percent to 3.623 billion dollars during the first seven months of current fiscal year. The State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday said remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis continued to show a rising trend as an amount of 3.623
President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday hoped Pakistan will have a stable, democratically elected government that will ensure success in the war against extremism and terrorism and sustain economic growth.
President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday hoped Pakistan will have a stable, democratically elected government that will ensure success in the war against extremism and terrorism and sustain economic growth.
President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday hoped Pakistan will have a stable, democratically elected government that will ensure success in the war against extremism and terrorism and sustain economic growth.
The electioneering for the February 18 polls came to an end on Saturday midnight after the political workers withdrew themselves from respective election offices for a peaceful sleep after over a month's hectic campaign for their parties and party affilia
The electioneering for the February 18 polls came to an end on Saturday midnight after the political workers withdrew themselves from respective election offices for a peaceful sleep after over a month's hectic campaign for their parties and party affilia
The United States should cut off military aid to Pakistan if upcoming parliamentary elections are not free, fair and transparent, a senior senator in a Congressional team travelling to monitor the polls said Friday.
The United States should cut off military aid to Pakistan if upcoming parliamentary elections are not free, fair and transparent, a senior senator in a Congressional team travelling to monitor the polls said Friday.
The following is the text of conference call briefing with Senator John Kerry (D-MA) and Senator Charles Hagel(R-NE)on their upcoming trip to Pakistan, Afghanistan and India.
The following is the text of conference call briefing with Senator John Kerry (D-MA) and Senator Charles Hagel(R-NE)on their upcoming trip to Pakistan, Afghanistan and India.
Pakistan People's Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Mian Nawaz Sharif met here on Saturday to discuss the election-related issues. Pakistan Muslim League sources told Business Recorder that it was just an inf