The government on Monday said that it was anticipating 1.5 million tons decline in wheat production in this season as compared to last year, flashing another alarm light for poor who are already struggling because of a worsening flour crisis.
Dr Noor Mohammad Shah has been elected as the president of the Pakistan Pharmacists Association (PPA), NWFP. The PPA elections for the year 2008-10 were held in Peshawar and Malakand University simultaneously. A large number of registered pharmacy graduat
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed the Callmate Telecom Company Limited to clear half of Rs 132 million dues within six months otherwise its license will be terminated.
The government is likely to offer tariff concessions on the import of energy conservation products like geysers/burners for effectively dealing with the crises. This was decided at a high level meeting held to review National Energy Conservation under the
Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, reiterating the government's resolve to fight terrorism and extremism in all its forms and manifestations, said on Monday that a multi-pronged strategy is being evolved to confront the issue effectively.
A three-member bench of the Supreme Court on Monday summoned District Returning Officer (DRO) and Returning Officer (RO) of NA-25 Tank on April 22 for disobeying its directives on not issuing votes recounting report. The bench adjourned the hearing of an
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani and President Pervez Musharraf on Monday expressed heartfelt condolences over the demise of father of Farooq Sattar, Deputy Convenor Rabita Committee Muttahida Qaumi Movement.
A three-member bench of the Supreme Court Monday dismissed the petition of Sardar Akhtar Mengal, former Chief Minister of Balochistan, against Presiding Officer Anti Terrorism Court No V, Karachi for initiating case against him by separating his case file
Former caretaker federal finance minister Dr Salman Shah has said the new government must take tough decisions on both fuel and food price upward adjustments by June in accordance with the international prices, which would keep the fiscal deficit at aroun
It has become almost impossible for the poor and daily wagers to make both ends meet already being hit by high inflation as thousands of skilled and unskilled workers have become deprived of their source of income because of slowdown of the construction i
The Pakistan People's Party's 19-year-old chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari may figure on Time magazine's 2008 list of the top 100 influential people who shape the world.
The Election Commission (EC) on Monday announced that by-elections on eight National Assembly and 30 Provincial Assemblies seats will be held on June 3 with filing of nomination papers from April 15. While unveiling the schedule, the Chief Election Commis
The Election Commission (EC) on Monday announced that by-elections on eight National Assembly and 30 Provincial Assemblies seats will be held on June 3 with filing of nomination papers from April 15. While unveiling the schedule, the Chief Election Commis
The Collectors of sales tax and federal excise are empowered to conduct audit of registered persons as per national audit plan guidelines. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday that it is mandatory for collectors to carry out audit of different
The Collectors of sales tax and federal excise are empowered to conduct audit of registered persons as per national audit plan guidelines. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday that it is mandatory for collectors to carry out audit of different
The Collectors of sales tax and federal excise are empowered to conduct audit of registered persons as per national audit plan guidelines. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday that it is mandatory for collectors to carry out audit of different
China may slap an export tariff of 135 percent on phosphate fertilisers and 100 percent on urea nitrogen, creating concern about prices in an already tight market, UBS said on Monday in a research report.
China may slap an export tariff of 135 percent on phosphate fertilisers and 100 percent on urea nitrogen, creating concern about prices in an already tight market, UBS said on Monday in a research report.
China may slap an export tariff of 135 percent on phosphate fertilisers and 100 percent on urea nitrogen, creating concern about prices in an already tight market, UBS said on Monday in a research report.
The Afghan government is reported to be persuading Pakistan for procuring wheat after the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has placed Afghanistan on top of the first three countries that would face severe food shortage, well-placed sources in Forei
The Afghan government is reported to be persuading Pakistan for procuring wheat after the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has placed Afghanistan on top of the first three countries that would face severe food shortage, well-placed sources in Forei
The Afghan government is reported to be persuading Pakistan for procuring wheat after the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has placed Afghanistan on top of the first three countries that would face severe food shortage, well-placed sources in Forei
Federal Minister for Housing and Works Rehmatullah Kakar on Monday ordered an inquiry into Rs 4.5 trillion illegal and unauthorised sale of government owned 3051 residential units by the occupants of the quarters in Karachi and suspended two Estate Office
Federal Minister for Housing and Works Rehmatullah Kakar on Monday ordered an inquiry into Rs 4.5 trillion illegal and unauthorised sale of government owned 3051 residential units by the occupants of the quarters in Karachi and suspended two Estate Office
The national exchequer would have to bear a loss of millions of rupees as the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has no option other than selling a tugboat off after at least three-years'' failed attempts to repair the vessel. The country''s leading port operator h
The national exchequer would have to bear a loss of millions of rupees as the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has no option other than selling a tugboat off after at least three-years' failed attempts to repair the vessel. The country's leading port operator has
The national exchequer would have to bear a loss of millions of rupees as the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has no option other than selling a tugboat off after at least three-years' failed attempts to repair the vessel. The country's leading port operator has
Self-made billionaire Silvio Berlusconi won a third term as Italian prime minister on Monday after his centre-left rival Walter Veltroni conceded defeat. "As is the custom in all Western democracies, I telephoned Berlusconi to acknowledge his victory and
Self-made billionaire Silvio Berlusconi won a third term as Italian prime minister on Monday after his centre-left rival Walter Veltroni conceded defeat. "As is the custom in all Western democracies, I telephoned Berlusconi to acknowledge his victory and
Four people died and several others injured on Monday when a three-storey building collapsed in Badami Bagh. Those who perished were Adnan, Younas Butt, Muhammad Waheed and Syed Abdul Qadir. Rescue teams were removing rubble with more bodies buried under
Four people died and several others injured on Monday when a three-storey building collapsed in Badami Bagh. Those who perished were Adnan, Younas Butt, Muhammad Waheed and Syed Abdul Qadir. Rescue teams were removing rubble with more bodies buried under
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said that after having released a balance sheet of the grim economic situation left behind by the previous government he will now get on with "fire fighting and damage control" to try and turn it around.
House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC) Monday signed the legal documents of its Rs 1.5 billion (first tranche) Sukuk issue. The Sukuk has been subscribed by a diverse investors base, comprising Institutions including NBFC's lslamic Commercial Bank, Isl
House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC) Monday signed the legal documents of its Rs 1.5 billion (first tranche) Sukuk issue. The Sukuk has been subscribed by a diverse investors base, comprising Institutions including NBFC's lslamic Commercial Bank, Isl
Border guards opened fire on people trying to smuggle wheat flour into Afghanistan amid a domestic shortage of the staple, but there were no casualties, the military said. The country's flour shortage has been attributed to smuggling into Afghanistan wher
Border guards opened fire on people trying to smuggle wheat flour into Afghanistan amid a domestic shortage of the staple, but there were no casualties, the military said. The country's flour shortage has been attributed to smuggling into Afghanistan wher
The share of the textile exports in overall exports of the country in February 2008 decreased to 48.6 percent from 64.5 percent in February 2007, according to a source in the Federal Ministry of Textile.
Passenger trains began rolling between Bangladesh (former East Pakistan) and India on Monday, resuming a service, which was suspended more than four decades ago due to a war between India and Pakistan.
Passenger trains began rolling between Bangladesh (former East Pakistan) and India on Monday, resuming a service, which was suspended more than four decades ago due to a war between India and Pakistan.
Passenger trains began rolling between Bangladesh (former East Pakistan) and India on Monday, resuming a service, which was suspended more than four decades ago due to a war between India and Pakistan.
Mixed trend was observed at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday where equities showed negative signs under the lead of trend-setters amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index was down by 1.29 points from 3,293.76 to 3,292.47 points. The overall turnov
Mixed trend was observed at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday where equities showed negative signs under the lead of trend-setters amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index was down by 1.29 points from 3,293.76 to 3,292.47 points. The overall turnov
Big banks welcome a decision by G7 policymakers to set up "colleges of supervisors" to track them more closely but caution that success will depend on US reforms and how well regulators work together.
The last time Pakistan's annual inflation was more than the 14 percent recorded in March, the country's official interest rates were a lot higher than they are today. That means the State Bank of Pakistan is left with little choice but to raise interest r
The rice markets of country in the growing provinces of Punjab and Sindh witnessed historic increase in prices of this commodity on Monday as the Super Basmati rice new crop was traded at Rs 2700 per 40 kg (excluding cost of bardana) at Narowal (the main
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 16,822.03 with a downward gap of 80.84 points. It closed at 16,913.55 with a net positive change of 10.68 points and percentage change of 0.06. It recorded intra-day high of 17,022.99 and intra-day low of 16,822.03.
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 16,822.03 with a downward gap of 80.84 points. It closed at 16,913.55 with a net positive change of 10.68 points and percentage change of 0.06. It recorded intra-day high of 17,022.99 and intra-day low of 16,822.03.
The Karachi share market witnessed a rangebound session on Monday with the KSE-100 index oscillating between 15,482.84 points intra-day high and 15,369.86 points intra-day low levels as the investors took cautious stance following failure of MQM/PPP power
The Karachi share market witnessed a rangebound session on Monday with the KSE-100 index oscillating between 15,482.84 points intra-day high and 15,369.86 points intra-day low levels as the investors took cautious stance following failure of MQM/PPP power
The Karachi share market witnessed a rangebound session on Monday with the KSE-100 index oscillating between 15,482.84 points intra-day high and 15,369.86 points intra-day low levels as the investors took cautious stance following failure of MQM/PPP power