A villager killed his wife and her paramour for honour in Moza Qazi Ghalib in area of Police station Arrouti. Accused Abdul Rashid was staying at his outhouse to irrigate crops.
Two outlaws shot dead a 55-year-old commission agent, Mushtaq Sardar in Vegetable & Fruit Market Sidhar, here on Saturday, during a robbery bid and fled in the presence of a police party posted in the market.
Great religious scholar, author of several books and Sheikh ul Hadith Maulana Sufi Abdul Hameed Swati died on Sunday morning after prolong illness. He was 95. He has left three sons and three daughters as his bereaved.
District Nazim Nawabshah, Faryal Talpur Sunday escaped unhurt in a road accident in the jurisdiction of Bachal Pur Police Station, National Highway, here.
More than 30 million people of southern Punjab are deprived of education, filter water, employment, transport, and health facilities. A large number of people is compelled to drink sour water. These facts came out in a survey conducted in 9 districts of s
The Environ-mental Protection Department (EPD) Government of Pakistan will establish an environment analytical laboratory in Faisalabad. According to EPD sources, funds have been allocated for the laboratory with a directive to hire a building sprawling o
Punjab government is preparing a strategy to promote a long-term programme for Agricultural Market Infrastructure Development and to launch new agriculture investment projects.
A World Congress for Religions (WCR) delegation comprising representatives of Hindu, Sikh and Christian communities lead by Shia Scholar, Allama Fakhrul Hassan Kararvi met with the NWFP Governor, Owais Ahmed Ghani on Sunday.
Federal government has agreed to continue to prepare short-term policy recommendations and awareness-building under ongoing new ADB financing project "Sustainable Energy Efficiency Development Programme".
Hundreds of citizens of Sharah-I-Rashid, Chowk Doub Phatak Wilayatabad and Timber Market on Sunday staged a demonstration and blocked the road as a protest against suspension of power supply for the last four days. The demonstrators mostly women and child
Hundreds of workers of shoe factories in district Toba Tek Singh took out a rally against their owners for not raising their wages. The rally started from Kamal Chowk Toba Tek Singh and after marching through various roads concluded at the same place. The
The Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB) has smashed an organised gang using children of backward areas for begging purposes. A rescue operation team of CPWB took two children Muhammad Ahmad and Muhammad Asif of Satiayna, district Bahawalnagar into
The Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has successfully completed the second year of its existence in Pakistan. The Country Director, CIPE Pakistan, Moin M Fudda said this on Sunday.
Firmer trend obtained on the commodity wholesales markets during the week ended on April 5 which registered sharper turn in some essential items, the consumers reporting disappointment. The opening session marked upturn in masoor dal which rose by Rs 400
The cotton trading maintained low profile. The spot rate, phutti prices stayed nearly unchanged in the absence of consumers. But the world cotton rate resumed upward surge. Spot rate was firm at Rs 3300.
The cotton trading maintained low profile. The spot rate, phutti prices stayed nearly unchanged in the absence of consumers. But the world cotton rate resumed upward surge. Spot rate was firm at Rs 3300.
International Health Day will be celebrated today in the whole world. Different seminars, programmes and ceremonies would be held in Multan like in other cities of Pakistan.
District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Toba Tek Singh, Nawazish Ali on Saturday cancelled wheat quota for a flourmill. A source disclosed that the food department was providing 259 wheat bags (each of 100 kg) to Khokhar Flour Mills. When the DCO checked rec
The city police in a massive crackdown, arrested 494 outlaws, including 131 proclaimed offenders, 114 court absconders and 149 target offenders during midnight of April 5 and 6, and seized a huge cache of unlicensed arms as well as narcotics from them.
The mass contact drive has been launched here from Sunday in order to take out a strong protest really on April 09, against obstacles in Master Plan, decrease in reconstruction fund from Rs 19 billion to Rs 17 billion and problems of traders.
New elected democratic government under the leadership of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani would take steps for welfare of the workers and establish cordial labour management relations.
Akber Sheikh, chairman, All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma). Punjab, has expressed serious concern of the textile industry at the move of 'vested interests' to have futures trading in cotton restarted. The following unhappy experience cotton he
Balochistan Assembly (BA) came into existence under a presidential order after getting status of province in 1972. The assembly did not have its own building at that time. Before construction of the present BA building, its first session was held in Shahi
The President, Sindh Chamber of Agriculture Syed Qamar-uz-Zaman Shah has called upon the government to initiate concrete measures for rapid growth of agriculture sector by providing maximum incentives to growers.
The second international LPG conference coupled with an exhibition will start here on Tuesday. Spokesperson of LPG said that the aim of conference would be to highlight the true growth potential of the LPG industry and focus issues related to its pricing
Leader of PPP parliamentary party in the Sindh Assembly Pir Mazharul Haq has said that the caretaker government and Speaker Muzaffar Hussain Shah were responsible for poor arrangements in the Sindh Assembly on the occasion of members' oath-taking the othe
The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) marked World Health Day on Sunday by announcing $41 million for the government of Pakistan's healthcare system.
A leading Iranian daily has praised President Pervez Musharraf for holding free and fair elections in the country. Commenting editorially the daily described the February vote as "one of the most auspicious socio-political events of 2008 in Pakistan."
Convenor All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Muhammad Farooq Rehmani has strongly condemned escalating incidents of killings of civilians by Indian security forces and gross and flagrant violations of human rights abuses by army and police in different
The spokesman of Karachi University has announced on Sunday that University of Karachi will remain closed on April 7 (Monday). He said a decision to this effect was taken by Vice-chancellor of Karachi University, Professor Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui,
Former Pakistan's prime minister Nawaz Sharif has refuted India's claim that terrorist camps continue to operate from his country and advocated a visa-free regime as part of confidence-building measures to resolve the lingering Kashmir issue.
The newly elected Provincial Assembly has asked the Sindh government to demand of the federal government to declare hanging of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto as judicial murder.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sherry Rehman has expressed deep concern and condemned in strongest terms the reported incident of 'stoning to death' of a couple in Mohmand Agency recently.
The World Health Organisation has issued a report which indicates an alarming increase in the number of people suffering from depression and anxiety that interferes in their lives and reduces work efficiency.
Anti Corruption Establishment (ACE) Sahiwal has registered a case against Tehsildar Revenue, Patwari, the village headman and another accomplice for fake transfer of the commercial land worth Rs one million.
Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has appeared as single candidate for the post of chief minister of Balochistan after winning the support of independent candidates, MMA, BNP (A), PML-Q (Ham Khiyal Group) and ANP members for pow
The 'Sakinan-i-Shahar-i-Quaid' will organise an 'Aalmi Mushaira' on April 30. This was announced by a former federal minister, Syed Safwanullah, here on Sunday. He said that the 'Aalmi Mushaira' will be organised at the ground of the Federal Urdu Universi
Federal Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf will discuss the current power situation with the high officials of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC), here on Monday. The meeting will be held at 10:30 am at Cabinet Room, Seventh Floor, S
As the strength of police force in Karachi is not rising proportionally with the increase in its population, banks, trades, industries and posh areas are hiring the services of private guards to cater their security needs and thus a 'private security guar
Pakistan Medical Association (PMA-Karachi) has condemned the alleged abduction of Associate Professor of General Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences, Dr Asim Jafery, from outside the gates of Lyari General Hospital, who was later released in the ev
The National Assembly (NA) is expected to meet on Friday, April 11 in the Parliament House. According to official sources, the government will take the parliament into confidence on some important issues like the 'war on terror', restoration of judges and
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday expressed confidence that his government would work closely with the new Pak prime minister to fight extremism plaguing both countries. "There is no doubt that the continuation of the war on terrorism is a priority
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday expressed confidence that his government would work closely with the new Pak prime minister to fight extremism plaguing both countries. "There is no doubt that the continuation of the war on terrorism is a priority
Pakistan Computer Association (PCA) has asked the new government to abolish 15 percent sales tax on computers and its accessories in the coming budget, as the levy has drastically brought down the imports of personal computers/servers during current fisca
Pakistan Computer Association (PCA) has asked the new government to abolish 15 percent sales tax on computers and its accessories in the coming budget, as the levy has drastically brought down the imports of personal computers/servers during current fisca
Pakistan Computer Association (PCA) has asked the new government to abolish 15 percent sales tax on computers and its accessories in the coming budget, as the levy has drastically brought down the imports of personal computers/servers during current fisca
DCO Lahore has said that the price of a 20 kg bag of Atta will rise to Rs 340 after April 15, although there is no Atta crisis in the city. In a press briefing in Lahore, Mian Ejaz DCO, Lahore said that the government has fixed the procurement price of wh
DCO Lahore has said that the price of a 20 kg bag of Atta will rise to Rs 340 after April 15, although there is no Atta crisis in the city. In a press briefing in Lahore, Mian Ejaz DCO, Lahore said that the government has fixed the procurement price of wh
DCO Lahore has said that the price of a 20 kg bag of Atta will rise to Rs 340 after April 15, although there is no Atta crisis in the city. In a press briefing in Lahore, Mian Ejaz DCO, Lahore said that the government has fixed the procurement price of wh
Austria is confident of securing the safe release of two citizens being held hostage in the Sahara by al Qaeda, which has threatened to kill the pair if its demands are not met by Sunday midnight, an envoy said.
The Lahore share market rose by 1.34 percent during the week ended on April 6, 2008 with a remarkable improvement in turnover, mainly on investors' growing interest in key scrips following positive news coming from the political front.
The Lahore share market rose by 1.34 percent during the week ended on April 6, 2008 with a remarkable improvement in turnover, mainly on investors' growing interest in key scrips following positive news coming from the political front.
The Directorate of Revenue Receipt Audit (DRRA), a subordinate of Auditor General of Pakistan (AG), is not legally empowered to directly access taxpayers record for carrying out sales tax/federal excise audit.
The Directorate of Revenue Receipt Audit (DRRA), a subordinate of Auditor General of Pakistan (AG), is not legally empowered to directly access taxpayers record for carrying out sales tax/federal excise audit.
The Directorate of Revenue Receipt Audit (DRRA), a subordinate of Auditor General of Pakistan (AG), is not legally empowered to directly access taxpayers record for carrying out sales tax/federal excise audit.
China has once again come up to Pakistan''s expectations to prove itself as Islamabad''s time-tested friend by agreeing to place $500 million to support balance of payments. Formal announcement is expected to be made during President Pervez Musharraf''s v
China has once again come up to Pakistan's expectations to prove itself as Islamabad's time-tested friend by agreeing to place $500 million to support balance of payments. Formal announcement is expected to be made during President Pervez Musharraf's visi
China has once again come up to Pakistan's expectations to prove itself as Islamabad's time-tested friend by agreeing to place $500 million to support balance of payments. Formal announcement is expected to be made during President Pervez Musharraf's visi
Private Power Infrastructure Board, whose administration did nothing to add even a single unit to the national system for the last several years, is now seeking legal status with the backing of Asian Development Bank, well-placed official sources told
Private Power Infrastructure Board, whose administration did nothing to add even a single unit to the national system for the last several years, is now seeking legal status with the backing of Asian Development Bank, well-placed official sources told
Private Power Infrastructure Board, whose administration did nothing to add even a single unit to the national system for the last several years, is now seeking legal status with the backing of Asian Development Bank, well-placed official sources told
According to astronomical parameters, there is a good chance of sighting the Rabi-us-Sani moon today (Monday). Therefore, Rabi-us-Sani One, 1429 AH should fall on Tuesday. The moon crossed the conjunction line yesterday (Sunday) at 0855 Pakistan Standard
According to astronomical parameters, there is a good chance of sighting the Rabi-us-Sani moon today (Monday). Therefore, Rabi-us-Sani One, 1429 AH should fall on Tuesday. The moon crossed the conjunction line yesterday (Sunday) at 0855 Pakistan Standard
South Asia could raise its annual trade volume more than six times to $20 billion from only $3 billion at present if countries in the region co-operated more among themselves, a senior World Bank official said on Sunday.
South Asia could raise its annual trade volume more than six times to $20 billion from only $3 billion at present if countries in the region co-operated more among themselves, a senior World Bank official said on Sunday.
South Asia could raise its annual trade volume more than six times to $20 billion from only $3 billion at present if countries in the region co-operated more among themselves, a senior World Bank official said on Sunday.
Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market increased slightly by Rs 0.14 billion, or 0.27 percent to Rs 54.53 billion, on week-on-week basis. However, the CFS rate declined by 20 bps on weekly basis to close at 11.90 percent
Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market increased slightly by Rs 0.14 billion, or 0.27 percent to Rs 54.53 billion, on week-on-week basis. However, the CFS rate declined by 20 bps on weekly basis to close at 11.90 percent
Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market increased slightly by Rs 0.14 billion, or 0.27 percent to Rs 54.53 billion, on week-on-week basis. However, the CFS rate declined by 20 bps on weekly basis to close at 11.90 percent
Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market increased slightly by Rs 0.14 billion, or 0.27 percent to Rs 54.53 billion, on week-on-week basis. However, the CFS rate declined by 20 bps on weekly basis to close at 11.90 percent
Bullish trend continued at the Karachi share market last week ended on April 5, 2008 and KSE-100 attained new high level of 15,472.45 points with a gain of 204.23 points, or 1.3 percent, on the back of strong interest of local institutions and retail inve
Bullish trend continued at the Karachi share market last week ended on April 5, 2008 and KSE-100 attained new high level of 15,472.45 points with a gain of 204.23 points, or 1.3 percent, on the back of strong interest of local institutions and retail inve
Bullish trend continued at the Karachi share market last week ended on April 5, 2008 and KSE-100 attained new high level of 15,472.45 points with a gain of 204.23 points, or 1.3 percent, on the back of strong interest of local institutions and retail inve
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is likely to make it mandatory for asset management companies (AMCs) to retain certain minimum investment in the funds, as was approved by the policy board in its meeting on March 4, official sourc
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is likely to make it mandatory for asset management companies (AMCs) to retain certain minimum investment in the funds, as was approved by the policy board in its meeting on March 4, official sourc
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is likely to make it mandatory for asset management companies (AMCs) to retain certain minimum investment in the funds, as was approved by the policy board in its meeting on March 4, official sourc
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is likely to make it mandatory for asset management companies (AMCs) to retain certain minimum investment in the funds, as was approved by the policy board in its meeting on March 4, official sourc
The rupee drifted lower against the dollar during the week ended April 5, 2008. In the inter-bank market, the rupee lost 12 paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at 62.84 and 62.87, but it maintained firm posture in the open market at 63.30 and
The rupee drifted lower against the dollar during the week ended April 5, 2008. In the inter-bank market, the rupee lost 12 paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at 62.84 and 62.87, but it maintained firm posture in the open market at 63.30 and
Gulf Arab states agreed on Sunday on fresh impetus for efforts to create a single currency by 2010 and resist pressure to revalue currencies or drop their dollar pegs unilaterally to offset soaring inflation.
Gulf Arab states agreed on Sunday on fresh impetus for efforts to create a single currency by 2010 and resist pressure to revalue currencies or drop their dollar pegs unilaterally to offset soaring inflation.
Gulf Arab states agreed on Sunday on fresh impetus for efforts to create a single currency by 2010 and resist pressure to revalue currencies or drop their dollar pegs unilaterally to offset soaring inflation.
Nisar Ahmed Khuhro and Shehla Raza of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) were declared elected unopposed as Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively, of the Sindh Assembly on Sunday. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement, which had announced to field its own candidates
Nisar Ahmed Khuhro and Shehla Raza of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) were declared elected unopposed as Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively, of the Sindh Assembly on Sunday. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement, which had announced to field its own candidates
Six seminary students were killed and four others injured when they were buried beneath a landslide in Mansehra, a senior official said on Sunday. The incident occurred late Saturday night as young students who were trekking from their school to their hom
Six seminary students were killed and four others injured when they were buried beneath a landslide in Mansehra, a senior official said on Sunday. The incident occurred late Saturday night as young students who were trekking from their school to their hom
Separate rocket attacks on Sunday on the highly fortified Green Zone and a US military base in Baghdad killed three American soldiers and wounded at least 17, a US military spokeswoman said. The attacks occurred between 3.30 pm and 3.45 pm (1230 GMT and 1
The State Bank of Pakistan has declined to give approval for the appointment of M K Hoti as President and Chief Executive of Askari Bank Limited. The Chairman of the Board of Directors, and the Chief of Army Staff have been informed of the decision.
The State Bank of Pakistan has declined to give approval for the appointment of M K Hoti as President and Chief Executive of Askari Bank Limited. The Chairman of the Board of Directors, and the Chief of Army Staff have been informed of the decision.
The State Bank of Pakistan has declined to give approval for the appointment of M K Hoti as President and Chief Executive of Askari Bank Limited. The Chairman of the Board of Directors, and the Chief of Army Staff have been informed of the decision.