Polls have at last been held after being talked a lot during recent weeks. The important and vital phase of the democratic process has been completed quite successfully, indeed. Equally important like holding of the polls is the maintenance of peace, harm
President Pervez Musharraf has quite rightly pledged to be a "father figure" to the new Prime Minister. In an interview with the British newspaper "Independent", the President explained a bit that his role as a president is simply going to be that of chec
The general elections are over and now it is the post-polls peace which is needed most and must be maintained and ensured at all costs in the larger interests of the nation and the country.
Tribal Areas have been in the spotlight for more than four years now. Occasional skirmishes between militants and the security forces have now assumed the shape of a full-blown insurgency. Besides having caused a total disruption of life, the fighting has
While welcoming the results of the general election in Pakistan, US President George W. Bush expressed the hope that the new government will be "friends of the United States." Similarly, the hope in this country is that the US will be a friend of Pakistan
While the government has been claiming credit for putting the economy on the path of sustainable development, some of the vital economic indicators have, of late, shown alarming trends.
The Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) has announced that it is auctioning the Mehdi Securities' membership card after being found guilty of defaulting. The auction will take place on Friday at 4 pm in the exchange's auditorium. The LSE has fixed Rs 32.5 million
Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat, representing the Pakistan Muslim League-Q, has continued his victory run in style when he emerged victorious from Jhang's NA-88 constituency during the 2008 elections.
President of All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran, Haji Maqsood Butt, has said that the public has fulfilled its obligation and now it is the turn of politicians to fulfil their promises and review the new political situation. The Anjuman has also called for an
A "Qirat and oratorical" competition, in connection with the 964th 'Urs' of Sufi Saint, Hazrat Data Gang Baksh (AR) was held at Markaz Mauraf Aulia Auqaf, Data Darbar Complex on Thursday with the Director General, Auqaf, Dr Tahir Raza Bukhari in chair.
Deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said parliament with simple majority could undo all amendments made by 'one man' and the judges could be restored under an executive order in the same way as they were deposed under the PCO.
Punjab Information Secretary Ashfaq Ahmad Gondal has said that the government is providing financial assistance to organisations and individuals promoting and popularising Punjabi language. He also said that the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees develop
Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid-e-Azam leader Pervaiz Elahi on Thursday said his party and allies have elected Pervez Musharraf as president for five years and hoped the latter would remain the head of the state for his term.
Punjab Chief Economist Dr Shujaat Ali talking to senior journalists at P&D Board office here on Thursday, said Punjab made significant progress in all aspects of the economy since the broad-based strategic thrust identification in the Vision - 2020.
The University of Sindh (SU) and Intel Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to build a collaborative relationship aiming at promoting effective skill of Information Technology (IT) among teachers and students.
The Agribusiness Support Fund has approved participatory projects being initiated by the private sector worth Rs 266 million through matching grants and aimed at value addition in the horticulture, floriculture and dairy and livestock sectors.
Pakpattan Bar Association observed strike and boycotted the courts on Thursday on the call of Punjab Bar Council. Bar members and office-bearers told newsmen that their struggle will continue till the fulfilment of their demands.
Federal Food Committee (FFC) has asked provincial governments to expedite upcountry wheat transportation of imported wheat by engaging private road transport companies at TCP rates besides railways trains.
A seminar on child rights will be held at a local hotel on February 23. The moot would be organised by the British Council in collaboration with the British Alumni Association. The keynote address would be delivered by Human Rights Education Programme's D
Pakistan Cotton Fashion Apparel Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PCFAMEA) has demanded of the government to provide additional funds of Rs 80 million in order to develop the 'garment skill development schools' that were being established with a tota
Acting chairman Jan Mohammad Khan Jamali and leader of the house in Senate, Wasim Sajjad have expressed grief on the deaths of two prominent politicians of Balochistan as well as former senators, Nabi Buksh Domki and former speaker of the Balochistan Asse
As many as 39 Senators have moved a motion in the present Senate session for rejection of Pemra and Newspaper Ordinances, both promulgated in 2007. The forthcoming Senate session will meet next Monday (February 25).
Chief of the Awami National Party (ANP), Asfandyar Wali Khan, hailed its election win over hard-liners as a triumph for moderate forces, but called for international aid to stamp out militancy for good. Asfandyar said economic assistance and political rec
The Bush administration is pressing the opposition leaders who defeated Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to allow the former general to retain his position, a move that Western diplomats and US officials say could trigger the very turmoil the United S
Captain Imran Usman and Captain Sohail Baluch were elected president and vice-president respectively of Pakistan Airlines Pilots' Association (PALPA) at the annual general meeting held here on Wednesday. The annual general meeting and the general election
Meezan Bank President and CEO Irfan Siddiqui said that Bank is committed to fulfilling its vision of establishing Islamic banking as banking of first choice and its branch network would reach 150 by the end of this year.
The Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) Sindh has failed to start its planned vocational and skills training program for prisoners across Sindh.
JS Bank Limited has launched its first two Bancassurance products in association with EFU Life Assurance Ltd. Inauguration ceremony was held at the head office of JS Bank, attended by senior management of both the organisations.
JS Bank Limited has launched its first two Bancassurance products in association with EFU Life Assurance Ltd. Inauguration ceremony was held at the head office of JS Bank, attended by senior management of both the organisations.
The Bank Al Habib Limited has earned profit of Rs 2.211 billion in the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to Rs 1.760 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2006. The bank's earning per share increased to Rs 6.01 in the period under review ag
The Bank Al Habib Limited has earned profit of Rs 2.211 billion in the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to Rs 1.760 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2006. The bank's earning per share increased to Rs 6.01 in the period under review ag
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) in collaboration with the Institute of Securities, Management and Research has launched a securities trading course at the KSE. The basic purpose of the course is to create awareness and knowledge of stock market trading a
A seminar on the principle of self-determination and the future status of Kashmir held here on Wednesday asserted that the solution to the disputed issue lay with the people of Kashmir.
Three policemen were killed while two others seriously injured on Thursday when unknown assailants opened fire on them, police and eyewitnesses said. The policemen were patrolling in Killi Ismail locality here in the morning when they came under attack by
Samsung Electronics, a world-leading manufacturer of professional LCD and PDP display products, has unveiled the new SyncMaster 220TN monitor, the company's first V2oIP-enabled network monitor.
A major reshuffle in the top provincial bureaucracy is expected after the formation of a, new government in the province while the top bureaucrats themselves were worried about their future, in view of the post-election scenario.
Minister of State & Chief Executive Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Tariq Ikram has decided to reschedule the Expo Pakistan for October, 2008. The minister revealed this while presiding over a meeting held here on Thursday.
In a joint statement issued to the press, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Secretary General Iqbal Haider and HRCP Vice Chairperson Ms Zohra Yusuf strongly condemned the police violence on a peaceful demonstration of lawyers gathered outside the
Caretaker Federal Information Technology (IT) Minister Abdullah Riar on Thursday said his ministry would send a summary soon to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to eliminate sales tax on computer products from the next budget.
The Aga Khan Rural Support Program (AKRSP) will launch a Project "Pakistan Community-Based Renewable Energy Development" in Northern Areas and in Chitral, which will be completed with the total cost of $16.599 million. The World Bank will also provide fin
A two-day exhibition and sale of fabric, home ware, fashion wear, jewellery, carpets and gifts by Pakistan's women entrepreneurs opens here on Friday at the Kensington Great Hall, Central London, to showcase the country's wide range of products.
Lawyers of Multan on Thursday observed complete strike and boycotted the courts proceedings and vowed to continue their struggle till the restoration of November 3 judiciary. They also organised a demonstration and shouted slogans in favour of their deman
Lawyers on Thursday boycotted courts and stopped their colleagues from attending the court proceedings. Lawyers also staged a rally on the Mall chanting slogans against President Pervez Musharraf, the government and the judges and set up hunger-strike cam
At least three lawyers were injured while 13 others arrested during their protest in the premises of City Court on Thursday. The lawyers were staging demonstration for the restoration of the deposed chief justice, Iftikhar Chaudhry and more than 60 other
The success of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is the direct outcome of people's rejection of policies of the previous government, stated newly elected Member of National Assembly, Mohammed Birjis Tahir.
PML (N) said on Thursday it would not budge from its 'principled' stance of reinstatement of pre-November 3 judiciary and demanded Musharraf to immediately step down labelling him a "stranger in President House."
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)'s General Secretary Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehamn has stressed that PML-N will not compromise on national interest at any cost. He said this during a meeting held with a delegation led by party vice president Mian Zulfi
The President, Pakistan Muslim League-N, Mian Shahbaz Sharif called on the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, Ali Al-Ibad Al-Assiri at Saudi embassy here on Tuesday and exchanged various important issues with him. Elucidating the stand of his party, Shahbaz cate
The Pakistan People's Party of slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto on Thursday demanded the formation of a judicial commission to investigate complaints of vote-rigging. The commission should examine allegations of electoral fraud and rigging in Karach
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It is clear that Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain will keep the tradition and swear in the new set of members when the 13th National Assembly is called to session. However, the Assembly would be called into session probably in the first week of March, after
Former federal minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Sherafgan has said that ostensibly, the new assembly will not function for a long period. Addressing the Chakwal Press Club telephonically from Mianwali on Tuesday, he predicted a quarrel over the elect
The former foreign minister admitted that the Pakistan Muslim League-Q has faced the consequences of its support to policies of President Pervez Musharraf. Former minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri told reporters on Thursday that solution of all the issues
Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro on Thursday said the government would continue improving human rights situation in the country, while necessary reforms had already been initiated at various levels.
Three dacoits were on Thursday killed and one police constable sustained serious injuries in encounter with police when a gang of six dacoits tried to escape after looting cash and gold ornaments worth millions of rupees from the National Bank of Pakistan
As Asif Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sharif scramble to put together an alliance to form a Government one thing must be on their mind: How would their voters react to their alliance-formation. Are they emotionally supportive of some political parties more than o
A signing ceremony for implementing the Annual Work Plan 2008 between Ministry of Population and UNFPA was held here on Thursday under which the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) would provide $2.4 million for population welfare programmes.
French National Committee for Unicef France has extended one million US dollars assistance to support local authorities in protecting and providing services to vulnerable children and their families in earthquake hit areas.
The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW&SB) has decided to start stern campaign against non-payers by disconnecting water supply. According to press release, KW&SB informed non-payers to clear water dues otherwise the water supply would be disconnected w
The provincial leadership of PPP-Parliamentarians has hinted at supporting of ANP nominee for the coveted slot of the chief minister in NWFP in larger interest of the political stability and development of the province.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has compiled a list of 1000 taxpayers having highest income within the jurisdiction of Regional Tax Office (RTO), Rawalpindi for selection of non-corporate cases for audit.
"The detention of deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry will come to an end in a few days as no one would be able to detain him any longer".
Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro on Thursday emphasised the need on utilising alternative sources of energy including possible blending of ethanol with petroleum products. The Prime Minister said this while chairing a high level meeting held here to exa
The rupee was back on track in the interbank market on Thursday, recovering another 47 paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 61.85 and 61.90, currency experts said. The credit goes to the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) strategy and peaceful proce
Valentine's Day was celebrated with great fervour throughout Pakistan. To celebrate Valentine's Day with the Warid-family, Warid Telecom introduced value added services incorporating songs, dedications and an assortment of approaches for subscribers to ma
The rupee was back on track in the interbank market on Thursday, recovering another 47 paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 61.85 and 61.90, currency experts said. The credit goes to the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) strategy and peaceful proce
Former Supreme Court Bar Association president Hamid Khan has announced Anwar Kamal as the presidential candidate of the Professional Group (PG) in the elections of the Lahore High Court Bar Association, to be held on February 23.
The banking sector has witnessed strong growth in the past years. The rising trend of interest rate owing to tight monetary policy enabling the banks to enjoy high profitability.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will organise a two-day comprehensive seminar on aviation medicine of COSCAP-South Asia here on February 25 and 26, says a press release.
The banking sector has witnessed strong growth in the past years. The rising trend of interest rate owing to tight monetary policy enabling the banks to enjoy high profitability.
Unchecked visa policy is giving safe passage to international drug smugglers to use Pakistan as a transit country to smuggle narcotics to Europe, America, Middle East and Far East, said Brigadier Asif Alvi, Regional Director of the Anti-Narcotics Force (A
Gold has hit the new record peak of Rs 18857 per 10 grams following its historic upsurge to $944 an ounce in the world market, local traders said. "The US internal political heat is thought to be driving the yellow metal prices upward in the world market,
The banks in Pakistan are in a win-win position following the banking reforms. This observation is made by PIDE Business Barometer released last week. The Business Barometer, a new six monthly series of research study, speaks of country's significant grow
Pakistan Environment Protection Agency's Vehicle Emission Testing team in co-ordination with the Islamabad Traffic Police during the month of January checked 1,337 vehicles, out of which 1,169 were found complying with the national standards while 168 wer
Federal Board of Revenue has notified transfers and postings of several Customs and Excise officers here on Thursday. FBR transferred collector Amir Muhammad Khan Marwat from modal custom collectorate (MCC) appraisement Karachi and posted as chief custom
Federal Minister for Environment and Local Government Syed Wajid Hussain Bukhari has stressed on the need for increasing global investments in efficient, clean and safe industrial production methods, as these are key factors for sustainable development.
It is hereby Notification for the information of all concerned that the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHC), Jamshoro, will remain closed on Friday (today) on account of Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhattai.