It has been observed that during Elections - 2008, the electoral process-related instructions and codes were gender blind. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) failed to capitalise them, as it did not undertake consultation with all parties conferenc
Central PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafiq Wednesday said the nation had done its job by inflicting crushing defeat on the supporters of anti-democratic forces, and now the national leadership would play its role.
ELECTION DAY SURVEY: Gallup Pakistan carried out a large scale Exit Poll Survey on February 18 across all four provinces of Pakistan, exclusively for the Daily Business Recorder and Aaj TV Network.
People of Pakistan have once again spoken loud and clear in a free and transparent elections and rededicated themselves to the ideals of the father of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah by rejecting the religious parties in the 2008 general elect
Chief Election Commissioner, former justice Qazi Muhammad Farooq on Wednesday directed re-polling in 10 polling stations of different national and provincial constituencies.
We must celebrate International Mother Tongue Day enthusiastically to demonstrate that love our own language even though we might be proficient in several languages, said the Pakistan language expert here on Wednesday.
Saudi King Abdullah on Wednesday gave the green light for a high-speed rail link between Islam''s holy cities of Mecca and Medina via the commercial hub of Jeddah, the official SPA news agency reported.
Saudi King Abdullah on Wednesday gave the green light for a high-speed rail link between Islam's holy cities of Mecca and Medina via the commercial hub of Jeddah, the official SPA news agency reported.
Saudi King Abdullah on Wednesday gave the green light for a high-speed rail link between Islam's holy cities of Mecca and Medina via the commercial hub of Jeddah, the official SPA news agency reported.
After developments in Pakistan India Air Force was put on a state of high alert. India Air Officer Commanding- in-Chief Western Command Air Marshal P K Barbora said in Chandigarh on Wednesday that Indian Air Force jets would join air exercise 'Redflag' at
After developments in Pakistan India Air Force was put on a state of high alert. India Air Officer Commanding- in-Chief Western Command Air Marshal P K Barbora said in Chandigarh on Wednesday that Indian Air Force jets would join air exercise 'Redflag' at
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would closely monitor withholding tax on stock exchanges transactions, exports, passengers transport vehicles, CNG stations, electricity used by commercial consumers and telephone subscribers to broaden the sphere of col
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would closely monitor withholding tax on stock exchanges transactions, exports, passengers transport vehicles, CNG stations, electricity used by commercial consumers and telephone subscribers to broaden the sphere of col
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would closely monitor withholding tax on stock exchanges transactions, exports, passengers transport vehicles, CNG stations, electricity used by commercial consumers and telephone subscribers to broaden the sphere of col
China said on Wednesday that it was pleased that elections in the long-time ally, Pakistan, went calmly, and urged the nation to maintain political stability. "China is happy about the smooth completion of Pakistan's elections," foreign ministry spokesman
Not fully equipped to cope with the regional competition the country may face 14 percent decline in its textile exports during the current fiscal year as compared with fiscal 2006-07; official sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday.
Not fully equipped to cope with the regional competition the country may face 14 percent decline in its textile exports during the current fiscal year as compared with fiscal 2006-07; official sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday.
Not fully equipped to cope with the regional competition the country may face 14 percent decline in its textile exports during the current fiscal year as compared with fiscal 2006-07; official sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday.
The bucket-type grab hopper dredger of Karachi Port Trust''s (KPT) has reached Pasni and started dredging on Tuesday in the Pasni Fish Harbour (PFH) which had long been lying unused due to huge siltation.
The bucket-type grab hopper dredger of Karachi Port Trust's (KPT) has reached Pasni and started dredging on Tuesday in the Pasni Fish Harbour (PFH) which had long been lying unused due to huge siltation.
The bucket-type grab hopper dredger of Karachi Port Trust's (KPT) has reached Pasni and started dredging on Tuesday in the Pasni Fish Harbour (PFH) which had long been lying unused due to huge siltation.
President, Supreme Court Bar Association Aitezaz Ahsan here on Wednesday addressing a press conference referring to deposed judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan stated that two-third majority was not requisite for their reinstatement as only executive
The former head of Britain's overseas intelligence service on Wednesday denied that princess Diana was killed on the orders of senior royals because she was pregnant and about to marry a Muslim.
The former head of Britain's overseas intelligence service on Wednesday denied that princess Diana was killed on the orders of senior royals because she was pregnant and about to marry a Muslim.
East European countries have jumped on the global nuclear renaissance bandwagon, but numerous hurdles facing atomic power mean projects could be delayed and some even abandoned, analysts say.
Equities showed healthy signs at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday where bulls strengthened their positions amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index showed an improvement of 2.45 points from 3,152.73 to 3,155.18 points.
Equities showed healthy signs at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday where bulls strengthened their positions amid increase in index. ISE-10 Index showed an improvement of 2.45 points from 3,152.73 to 3,155.18 points.
Share prices have continued inching up on the second straight day with a focused activity in blue chips, which recorded hefty gains, helping the index to add 0.7 percent further to its strength, on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) here on Wednesday.
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (February 20,2008).
Share prices have continued inching up on the second straight day with a focused activity in blue chips, which recorded hefty gains, helping the index to add 0.7 percent further to its strength, on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) here on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened in the green zone, at 16,418.21, with a jump gap of 107.59 points, and remained there for whole of the trading time. It closed at 16,520.17 with a net positive change of 209.55 points and percentage change of 1.28.
On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened in the green zone, at 16,418.21, with a jump gap of 107.59 points, and remained there for whole of the trading time. It closed at 16,520.17 with a net positive change of 209.55 points and percentage change of 1.28.
The KSE-100 index on Wednesday touched its highest level so far of 14,957.48 points, but closed at 14,829.58 points with a gain of 32.40 points on the back of strong interest of both local and foreign investors. The parallel KSE-30 index also performed we
The KSE-100 index on Wednesday touched its highest level so far of 14,957.48 points, but closed at 14,829.58 points with a gain of 32.40 points on the back of strong interest of both local and foreign investors. The parallel KSE-30 index also performed we
The KSE-100 index on Wednesday touched its highest level so far of 14,957.48 points, but closed at 14,829.58 points with a gain of 32.40 points on the back of strong interest of both local and foreign investors. The parallel KSE-30 index also performed we
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 Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, emerging as the single largest party in the Punjab Assembly after it secured 102 seats out of 292, has started working towards drumming up support of independents to establish its government in the province.
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
Leaders of the two major political parties, Pakistan People's Party and Pakistan Muslim League (N) will meet today (Thursday) to discuss about formation of a coalition government in a hung Parliament with none of them having a majority to form the governm
Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif has announced that his party will decide about the alliance with other parties, candidates of prime minister and Punjab chief minister after a meeting and consultation with other democratic forces.
Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif has announced that his party will decide about the alliance with other parties, candidates of prime minister and Punjab chief minister after a meeting and consultation with other democratic forces.
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari alleged Wednesday that authorities are withholding the results of parliamentary elections and are attempting to change them.
The government has decided to allow duty-free import of plant, machinery, equipment and raw material to set up plants for bio-diesel production, official sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday.
The government has decided to allow duty-free import of plant, machinery, equipment and raw material to set up plants for bio-diesel production, official sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday.
The Karachi Port handled 82,660 tonnes cargo including 46,383 tonnes import, 36,277 tonnes export cargo and 2,283 containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday. The cargo comprised of 51,124 tonnes dry cargo including 27,124 ton
The government has decided to allow duty-free import of plant, machinery, equipment and raw material to set up plants for bio-diesel production, official sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday.
The price of spot alumina in China has fallen 11 percent in less than a month due to weaker demand as some aluminium smelters' production has been affected by snow-related power shortages, industry officials said on Wednesday.
The prices of mild steel bars on Wednesday shot up by Rs 5,000 per ton to new peak of Rs 60,000 per ton in the wake of soaring prices of raw material in international markets, traders said. Pakistan steel last week announced raise in the price of billets
US corn futures closed higher on Tuesday, following surging soya and soyaoil, traders said. Chicago Board of Trade corn closed up 3-3/4 to 7-1/2 cents per bushel, with March up 5-1/2 at $5.20-1/4 per bushel. Commodity funds bought 5,000 lots and 72 percen
The prices of mild steel bars on Wednesday shot up by Rs 5,000 per ton to new peak of Rs 60,000 per ton in the wake of soaring prices of raw material in international markets, traders said. Pakistan steel last week announced raise in the price of billets
US FOB Gulf corn and soyabean basis offers held steady on Tuesday with few inquiries in the market place amid volatile futures prices and rising ocean freight rates, traders said. Wheat basis offers fell sharply, due to rallies in Chicago and Kansas City
The prices of mild steel bars on Wednesday shot up by Rs 5,000 per ton to new peak of Rs 60,000 per ton in the wake of soaring prices of raw material in international markets, traders said. Pakistan steel last week announced raise in the price of billets
Canadian canola futures sailed to fresh contract highs on Tuesday as vegetable oils soared on demand from China and as US crude oil futures climbed to a new record, traders said. "People are just not selling anything," a canola trader said, noting a lack
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) is all set to buy 300 bulldozers from China, at a cost of Rs 3.5 billion, without any test or trial and that, too, on single-party bid system, making the entire procurement procedure dubious.
US Plains hard red basis bids were steady to firmer on Wednesday in a mostly quiet market. Mills continued to seek out high-protein spring wheat and high-protein HRW wheat to substitute for the hard-to-find spring supplies.
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) is all set to buy 300 bulldozers from China, at a cost of Rs 3.5 billion, without any test or trial and that, too, on single-party bid system, making the entire procurement procedure dubious.
Spot corn basis bids were steady to firm around the interior US Midwest on Tuesday, while the soyabean basis held mostly flat despite a rally in the futures market to fresh all-time highs, grain merchants said.
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) is all set to buy 300 bulldozers from China, at a cost of Rs 3.5 billion, without any test or trial and that, too, on single-party bid system, making the entire procurement procedure dubious.
Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade and the Kansas City Board of Trade closed higher on Tuesday, following a broad-based commodities rally that lifted grains as well as crude oil and gold, traders said.
US President George W Bush on Wednesday embraced Pakistan's elections as "a significant victory" for democracy, and said that he hoped the new government would "be friends of the United States." "It's now time for the newly elected folks to show up and fo
Higher trend persisted on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Wednesday in process of trading, dealers said. The March vaida opened at Rs 695.00 and closing was seen at the same level. The vaida did not show any gain or loss for the day's best and bo
US President George W Bush on Wednesday embraced Pakistan's elections as "a significant victory" for democracy, and said that he hoped the new government would "be friends of the United States." "It's now time for the newly elected folks to show up and fo