China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau (CPP) has set its sight on contracts abroad worth $200 million or more to be profitable in face of rising competition from foreign counterparts, a company executive said on Friday.
MMA President and Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Qazi Hussain Ahmed was not allowed to meet Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan in KRL Hospital. Qazi Hussain Ahmed visited KRL Hospital to inquire about the health of the detained father of Pakistan nuclear bomb, Dr Abdul Qadeer Kh
MMA President and Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Qazi Hussain Ahmed was not allowed to meet Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan in KRL Hospital. Qazi Hussain Ahmed visited KRL Hospital to inquire about the health of the detained father of Pakistan nuclear bomb, Dr Abdul Qadeer Kh
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Friday announced to fully support the lawyers' "Black Flag Week" being observed from March 9 to 16 in protest against firing of judges of higher judiciary. PML-N Punjab President Sardar Zulifqar Khosa told reporters
Punjab Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Malik Muhammad Afzal Khokhar has said the popular verdict has come against the dictatorship and that Pervez Musharraf has to go now at all cost.
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and his younger brother Shahbaz Shari are going to contest for national and provincial assembly seats from Lahore in bye-elections. This information was gathered from reliable sources of PML-N here on Friday.
Balochistan National Party Awami (BNP-A) and Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) have reached an agreement in a bid to form a coalition government in Balochistan province. "Under the agreement, BNP (A) would extend its support to PPP in format
The religious political party, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman, was thoroughly routed in the February 18 general elections, but still it managed to get enough seats in Balochistan to dictate its terms for a coalition government in the t
Enunciating her party's position on the occasion of the commemoration of International Women's Day, Sherry Rehman said her party has made no distinction between human rights and women's rights, because that was the mission of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.
The Co-Chairman of Pakistan People's Party, Senator Asif Ali Zardari has condemned the roughing up of a legislator in the AJK Assembly as 'a shameful act'. In a statement on Friday he said that the incident was most shocking and deplorable as malpractice,
The Women Development Ministry has failed to organise any function on women issues to mark International Women's Day on Saturday, March 8. Sources in the Women Development Ministry told this scribe on Friday that MoWD officials who organise the functions
The Women Development Ministry has failed to organise any function on women issues to mark International Women's Day on Saturday, March 8. Sources in the Women Development Ministry told this scribe on Friday that MoWD officials who organise the functions
The Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has lamented that textile exporters are in a quandary over sudden hikes in cotton yarn, polyester yarn, gas and electricity and petroleum prices which have over burdened manufacturing and cost of productio
Preparations to start Quetta-Mashhad bus service are in full swing as the National Highway Authority (NHA) has spent Rs 230 million on the maintenance of Quetta-Taftan national highway (N-40).
Ambac Financial Group Inc said on Friday it sold $1.5 billion of shares and convertible debt, helping to protect the bond insurer from rating downgrades but not satisfying some analysts who wanted it to raise more. Ambac said it sold $1.25 billion of comm
Bears returned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday where equities witnessed across the board losses under the lead of trend-setters amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index was down by 10.34 points from 3,291.95 to 3,281.61 poi
Bears returned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday where equities witnessed across the board losses under the lead of trend-setters amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index was down by 10.34 points from 3,291.95 to 3,281.61 poi
Equities moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange and finally closed in red zone because of, in experts' opinion, technical correction while turnover squeezed following lack of interest by investors.
Equities moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange and finally closed in red zone because of, in experts' opinion, technical correction while turnover squeezed following lack of interest by investors.
The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation has detected a new kind of tax fraud at Karachi, involving sales tax officials, who tampered record to hide sales tax evasion of over Rs 55 million.
The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation has detected a new kind of tax fraud at Karachi, involving sales tax officials, who tampered record to hide sales tax evasion of over Rs 55 million.
The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation has detected a new kind of tax fraud at Karachi, involving sales tax officials, who tampered record to hide sales tax evasion of over Rs 55 million.
The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) has imposed condition for the deposit of 50 percent cash margin, as per stock, to avail Continuous Funding System Mark-II (CFS Mk-II) in the eligible scrips. This was stated by officials of NCCPL i
The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) has imposed condition for the deposit of 50 percent cash margin, as per stock, to avail Continuous Funding System Mark-II (CFS Mk-II) in the eligible scrips. This was stated by officials of NCCPL i
The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) has imposed condition for the deposit of 50 percent cash margin, as per stock, to avail Continuous Funding System Mark-II (CFS Mk-II) in the eligible scrips. This was stated by officials of NCCPL i
On Friday, BRIndex30 opened in the negative zone at 16,703.67, with an upward gap of 65.4 points. It closed at 16,532.07 with a net negative change of -106.2 points and percentage change of -0.64. It experienced intra-day high of 16,703.67 and intra-day l
On Friday, BRIndex30 opened in the negative zone at 16,703.67, with an upward gap of 65.4 points. It closed at 16,532.07 with a net negative change of -106.2 points and percentage change of -0.64. It experienced intra-day high of 16,703.67 and intra-day l
The Karachi share market on Friday witnessed selling pressure in leading scrips for profit taking from both local and foreign investors, as a result of which the KSE-100 lost 58.19 points, or 0.38 percent, closing at 15,085.18 points against Thursday''s 1
The Karachi share market on Friday witnessed selling pressure in leading scrips for profit taking from both local and foreign investors, as a result of which the KSE-100 lost 58.19 points, or 0.38 percent, closing at 15,085.18 points against Thursday's 15
The Karachi share market on Friday witnessed selling pressure in leading scrips for profit taking from both local and foreign investors, as a result of which the KSE-100 lost 58.19 points, or 0.38 percent, closing at 15,085.18 points against Thursday's 15
The new Rabi-ul-Awwal moon may be sighted today (Saturday). According to astronomical parameters, there is a fair chance of sighting the Rabi-ul-Awwal moon. Therefore, Rabi-ul-Awwal One, 1429 AH should fall on Sunday. The moon crossed the conjunction line
The new Rabi-ul-Awwal moon may be sighted today (Saturday). According to astronomical parameters, there is a fair chance of sighting the Rabi-ul-Awwal moon. Therefore, Rabi-ul-Awwal One, 1429 AH should fall on Sunday. The moon crossed the conjunction line
About 60 percent small and medium industrial units in North Karachi industrial area could not resume production on Friday due to long hours unannounced load shedding and strike against publication of sacrilegious cartoons by Danish newspaper. Industrialis
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
About 60 percent small and medium industrial units in North Karachi industrial area could not resume production on Friday due to long hours unannounced load shedding and strike against publication of sacrilegious cartoons by Danish newspaper. Industrialis
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
About 60 percent small and medium industrial units in North Karachi industrial area could not resume production on Friday due to long hours unannounced load shedding and strike against publication of sacrilegious cartoons by Danish newspaper. Industrialis
Oil is going to boil again for the consumers as the caretaker government is preparing to increase the rates for the fortnight commencing from March 16, it is learnt.
Oil is going to boil again for the consumers as the caretaker government is preparing to increase the rates for the fortnight commencing from March 16, it is learnt.
The techniques of bridge play are endless but success comes only when the timing of play is right and no opportunity of early realisation of such techniques is missed at the table. Sometimes, the contract looks hopeless and the lazy declarer gives up earl
Oil is going to boil again for the consumers as the caretaker government is preparing to increase the rates for the fortnight commencing from March 16, it is learnt.
The chapter of Australian tour, which was scheduled to start on March 10, stands closed as Australian players are not willing to visit Pakistan over security concerns. The PCB, in a bid to keep cricket calendar alive, looked across the border and invited
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has serious flaws in the indigenously developed Tax Management System (TMS) which is unable to process income tax data accurately or perform any of the key functions at the reformed units.
In a way, one feels that the private TV channels have begun returning to their infotainment and entertainment programes, as the political weather changes, and they perceive that there are some signs of change, and an enduring scenario. And that these will
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has serious flaws in the indigenously developed Tax Management System (TMS) which is unable to process income tax data accurately or perform any of the key functions at the reformed units.
Why do we celebrate 'Women's Day' every year? Such anniversaries cannot change the social attitudes. It is just another day of suppression and torture despite the claims of their emancipation. These seminars and conferences are fashionable occasions to de
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has serious flaws in the indigenously developed Tax Management System (TMS) which is unable to process income tax data accurately or perform any of the key functions at the reformed units.
International Women's Day is being commemorated all over the world to focus attention on the status of women in the emerging New World where the question of equality of human beings is still being predicated upon caste, color, creed and sex.
Kashmir Sinng, who insisted he was not a spy during more than three decades on death row in Pakistan, has admitted he was a secret agent after his return to his home country, a report said on Friday.
A bleeding yet charming spring has been creeping into the environmental landscape of the capital these days, despite all the odds and constraints made of brutal chopping of trees, plants, bushes, herbs and weeds by the city bosses.
Kashmir Sinng, who insisted he was not a spy during more than three decades on death row in Pakistan, has admitted he was a secret agent after his return to his home country, a report said on Friday.
Northern Areas of Pakistan have been blessed with many natural resources. One of the benefits of the remoteness of the Northern Areas is that, it has lower pest and disease pressure. This coupled with the dry climatic conditions and fertile land means tha
President Pervez Musharraf on Friday said he would summon the National Assembly session in a week or two and the coalition government would get his fullest support.
In loving memory of those playgrounds that were once the cultural identity of Karachi there is need to compose a requiem and console ourselves. The Karachi Goans Club, situated right in the heart of the city, where each evening the hockey lovers - boys an
President Pervez Musharraf on Friday said he would summon the National Assembly session in a week or two and the coalition government would get his fullest support.
The Japanese love to travel. Some years ago a Japanese living in Karachi visited Switzerland. She took several sightseeing tours. What did she see? Lots of cows. What did she buy as a souvenir? Cow bells.
The prospect of becoming a prime minister has filled Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar with joy. Winning the election against PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat was a wonderful boost for the party's and his morale.
When the international community first began to talk seriously about genetic resources in the 1960s and 1970s, it was taken as self-evident that the world should share its genetic resources freely as the common heritage of humanity.
The prospect of becoming a prime minister has filled Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar with joy. Winning the election against PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat was a wonderful boost for the party's and his morale.
A traveler does not need to turn to stars for direction in broad daylight. Similarly, after the revelation of the Holy Qur'an Muslims abandoned seeking guidance from the previous scriptures since they are an amalgam of truth and falsehood.
The Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has requested the Federal Government to hold an inquiry to fix responsibility for 6th March KESC system collapse which caused inconvenience to the people and huge losses to the industrial units.
Tanzanian coffee prices were mixed this week with most grades firming helped by higher New York prices, traders said on Friday. The Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) said 13,880 60-kg bags were offered for sale, with 13,380 sold. At the previous auction, held o
The Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has requested the Federal Government to hold an inquiry to fix responsibility for 6th March KESC system collapse which caused inconvenience to the people and huge losses to the industrial units.
The Karachi Port handled 82,951 tonnes cargo including 27,590 tonnes import, 55,361 tonnes export cargo and 3,010 containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Friday. The cargo comprised of 80,951 tonnes dry cargo including 40,822 tonnes
The Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has requested the Federal Government to hold an inquiry to fix responsibility for 6th March KESC system collapse which caused inconvenience to the people and huge losses to the industrial units.