All provincial assemblies sessions have been convened in the beginning of the month of April. Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has summoned the session of Punjab Assembly on April 9. It was stated by a spokesman of the Governor Hou
All provincial assemblies sessions have been convened in the beginning of the month of April. Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has summoned the session of Punjab Assembly on April 9. It was stated by a spokesman of the Governor Hou
Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) leader Altaf Hussain said on Friday the decision to withdraw the candidature of Dr Farooq Sattar from the post of prime minister was based on party's conviction in strengthening democracy and national reconciliation.
The United Opposition Saturday suffered a major setback when Mutahidda Qaumi Movement (MQM) formally parted ways with the PML-Q by announcing withdrawal of its candidate for premiership in favour of PPPP. The announcement came after a formal meeting of a
The United Opposition Saturday suffered a major setback when Mutahidda Qaumi Movement (MQM) formally parted ways with the PML-Q by announcing withdrawal of its candidate for premiership in favour of PPPP. The announcement came after a formal meeting of a
The offices of Business Recorder will remain closed today Sunday (March 23) on account of Pakistan Day. Arrangements have, however, been made to bring out the paper and Internet Edition tomorrow Monday (March 24), as usual.
The Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD), named 'Abul', which has been recently procured by the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) for 50.73 million euros from Netherlands, is standing unused due to a 'big' technical fault. It was inducted in the KPT fleet on Nove
The Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD), named 'Abul', which has been recently procured by the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) for 50.73 million euros from Netherlands, is standing unused due to a 'big' technical fault. It was inducted in the KPT fleet on Nove
The Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD), named ''Abul'', which has been recently procured by the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) for 50.73 million euros from Netherlands, is standing unused due to a ''big'' technical fault. It was inducted in the KPT fleet on
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will withdraw anti-smuggling powers of Pakistan Rangers, Punjab/Sindh and Frontier Corps of NWFP and Balochistan from April 1.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will withdraw anti-smuggling powers of Pakistan Rangers, Punjab/Sindh and Frontier Corps of NWFP and Balochistan from April 1.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will withdraw anti-smuggling powers of Pakistan Rangers, Punjab/Sindh and Frontier Corps of NWFP and Balochistan from April 1.
By 2012 with 1200 cubic meters per capita water availability, Pakistan will face its acute shortage with an obvious impact on the availability of food for large population. Experts are of the view that if the water shortage would continue with the same pa
The rupee-dollar official parity rates moved up on the interbank market at the weekend as the rupee shed four paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at 62.84 and 62.86, dealers said. They said that despite the higher demand for dollars by the imp
By 2012 with 1200 cubic meters per capita water availability, Pakistan will face its acute shortage with an obvious impact on the availability of food for large population. Experts are of the view that if the water shortage would continue with the same pa
The rupee-dollar official parity rates moved up on the interbank market at the weekend as the rupee shed four paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at 62.84 and 62.86, dealers said. They said that despite the higher demand for dollars by the imp
The nation will be celebrating Pakistan Day on Sunday with a pledge to make the country a strong, progressive and prosperous Islamic welfare state. The day will dawn with a 31-gun salute in the Federal capital and 21-gun salute in provincial capitals. Aft
The nation will be celebrating Pakistan Day on Sunday with a pledge to make the country a strong, progressive and prosperous Islamic welfare state. The day will dawn with a 31-gun salute in the Federal capital and 21-gun salute in provincial capitals. Aft
Slain former Pakistani premier Benazir Bhutto's party Saturday named ex-parliamentary speaker Yousuf Raza Gillani as its candidate to be the troubled country's new prime minister. Bhutto loyalist Gillani was chosen more than a month after the Pakistan Peo
Slain former Pakistani premier Benazir Bhutto's party Saturday named ex-parliamentary speaker Yousuf Raza Gillani as its candidate to be the troubled country's new prime minister. Bhutto loyalist Gillani was chosen more than a month after the Pakistan Peo
President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said Pakistan is committed to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015 through a variety of interventions.
President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said Pakistan is committed to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015 through a variety of interventions.
President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said Pakistan is committed to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015 through a variety of interventions.
Tax authorities have expressed displeasure over delay in the smooth implementation of four major projects including allocation of unique identification numbers to sales and income taxpayers; Integrated Tax Management System (ITMS); error-free e-filing; an
Tax authorities have expressed displeasure over delay in the smooth implementation of four major projects including allocation of unique identification numbers to sales and income taxpayers; Integrated Tax Management System (ITMS); error-free e-filing; an
Tax authorities have expressed displeasure over delay in the smooth implementation of four major projects including allocation of unique identification numbers to sales and income taxpayers; Integrated Tax Management System (ITMS); error-free e-filing; an
Pakistan Steel (PS) has raised the prices of five steel products, including billet, pig iron and galvanised iron by up to Rs 7,000 per ton "to rationalise" the prices in the line with international market. The PS on Saturday suddenly stopped sale of its p
Pakistan Steel (PS) has raised the prices of five steel products, including billet, pig iron and galvanised iron by up to Rs 7,000 per ton "to rationalise" the prices in the line with international market. The PS on Saturday suddenly stopped sale of its p
Pakistan Steel (PS) has raised the prices of five steel products, including billet, pig iron and galvanised iron by up to Rs 7,000 per ton "to rationalise" the prices in the line with international market. The PS on Saturday suddenly stopped sale of its p
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has suggested that Central Excise Duty (CED) on import of raw materials and affected local industries, manufacturing beverages, transformer oil, shampoos, creams, powders, cosmetics and toiletries etc, s
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has suggested that Central Excise Duty (CED) on import of raw materials and affected local industries, manufacturing beverages, transformer oil, shampoos, creams, powders, cosmetics and toiletries etc, s
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has suggested that Central Excise Duty (CED) on import of raw materials and affected local industries, manufacturing beverages, transformer oil, shampoos, creams, powders, cosmetics and toiletries etc, s
Cotton production has gone down by 11 percent this year, further threatening the already fragile textile industry that is unable to bear the burden of rapidly falling exports. Sources told Business Recorder that cotton production has reduced by 11
Cotton production has gone down by 11 percent this year, further threatening the already fragile textile industry that is unable to bear the burden of rapidly falling exports. Sources told Business Recorder that cotton production has reduced by 11
Lahore High Court (LHC) has constituted nine divisions and 19 single benches for next week which would hear cases from March 24 here at principal seat.
Police have killed a kidnapper during an encounter in Shahdara limits in the wee hours of Saturday while his accomplice managed to fox, police sources said. The alleged culprits abducted a 10 years old boy Bilal, demanded Rs 2 million as ransom money.
Erra's Deputy Chairman Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed and Ambassador of Italy Vincenzo Prati on Saturday presented a newly built College block, three schools and 29 water supply Schemes to the residents of Bagh district, Azad Kashmir. These institutions
Human rights and civil society activists have called for initiating collective efforts for water conservation. They were addressing at a seminar on "Engaging Women, Youth and children", which was organised by Hissar Foundation in connection with World Wat
Following the escape of a large number of deportees from the Jinnah International Airport (JIA) last week, the security system at all airports in the country is being streamlined to avoid recurrence of such incidents in future.
The Atlas Bank today has announced its decision to procure and implement a state-of-the-art Multi-channel Contact Centre (MCC) solution, the first in the financial sector of the country.
Ufone has added 'MTC LEBANON' to its GPRS roaming partner network to facilitate its corporate customers. The addition has amplified its number of RP (roaming partner) to 105 operators in 76 destinations.
The NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani has said that the nation has stepped into a new phase of its journey towards socio-economic development and consolidation of democracy and this historic day provides us an opportunity to re-affirm our commitment that we
The President of Mango Growers Association Pakistan Syed Zahid Hussain Gardezi has said "we need to provide identical opportunities and facilities to small, medium and large mango growers to enable this sector to become really profitable for the growers".
The Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam observed the world water day 2008 by holding a moot in the Dr AM Sheikh Auditorium. The Vice Chancellor (VC), SAU Tandojam, Professor Dr Bashir Ahmed Sheikh presided over the event.
The Sindh University has announced on Saturday that election of four members each one from category of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and lecture among university teachers for Sindh University syndicate will be held on April, 30.
Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) has urged the State Bank of Pakistan to restore running finance facility for flour mills, besides reducing cash margin from 25 percent to 10 percent.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and Sindh Assembly Speaker-designate, Nisar Ahmed Khuhro has said that the wheat crisis has to be tacked on war-footing basis as some elements were attempting to further aggravate the present wheat crisis in the country
Six members of peace jirga were killed and scores of other injured when firing broke out between the peace brokers at Maira Asghar Mela, situated at the confluence of Kohat and Orakzai agency boundary, some 50 kilometers off Kohat on Saturday.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) was celebrated with religious fervour and great enthusiasm in Sialkot district on Friday. The daylong programmes started with special prayers for unity, prosperity and solidarity of the country as well as for early liberation of I
A two-day seminar on "Poverty alleviation through employment generation" would be held here on Monday. The event is being organised by Pakistan Manpower Institute (PMI) to acquaint the participants with the concept of poverty, its growth in the country, i
Five persons including four students were killed, while more than two dozen injured in various road accidents. In first accident, Muhammad Naeem rickshaw driver was killed, while four passengers injured, when a bus collided with his rickshaw near Chak 190
Senior Judge of the Supreme Court (SC) Justice Muhammad Nawaz Abbasi on Saturday took oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan here. SC Judge Justice Saiyed Saeed Ashhad administered the oath. Justice Muhammad Nawaz Abbasi will be Acting Chief Justice of
The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) disconnected water supply connection of eight more industrial units on Saturday. Out of these eight defaulter industrial units, three units are located at Korangi Industrial area, while the remaining five are of
Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro on Saturday telephoned Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani and congratulated him on his nomination for the office of Prime Minister. Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro hoped that the country will progress and de
Senate Standing Committees on Cabinet Secretariat, Social Welfare, States and Frontier Regions, Industries and Productions and Health and Local Government elected their heads at separate meetings held at the Parliament House Saturday.
Chairman Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (Erra) and NAVTEC, Altaf Saleem has resigned from his office, a statement issued by Prime Minister Secretariat said. He submitted his resignation to the Caretaker Prime Minister, which was accepted, th
Sardar Asif Ahmad Ali, former Foreign Minister and one of the closest confidantes of PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said the western coalition partners want the new government to have equation with President Musharraf and continue the war against te
Quran Khawani for deceased father of Imran Khan, Ikranullah Niazi, was held here on Saturday. After the Quran Khawani, Amir Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Qazi Hussian Ahmed offered dua for the departed soul.