Piracy and counterfeiting of American goods remain serious problems in China and Russia, despite some progress in both countries, the US Trade Representative's office said on Friday.
The Foreign Policy (FP) magazine published by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington has shortlisted Pakistan's Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan among the world's top 100 Public Intellectuals.
The share prices inched up on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on the last trading day of the week following good buying interest in MCB Bank and some other key scrips taking the market up by 49.43 points.
The share prices inched up on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on the last trading day of the week following good buying interest in MCB Bank and some other key scrips taking the market up by 49.43 points.
Piracy and counterfeiting of American goods remain serious problems in China and Russia, despite some progress in both countries, the US Trade Representative''s office said on Friday.
Piracy and counterfeiting of American goods remain serious problems in China and Russia, despite some progress in both countries, the US Trade Representative's office said on Friday.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday dismissed the petition seeking to bar parliament from moving resolution for reinstating judges. Justice Sardar Muhammad Aslam, after a brief hearing, termed the petition as non-maintainable, and disposed it of.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday dismissed the petition seeking to bar parliament from moving resolution for reinstating judges. Justice Sardar Muhammad Aslam, after a brief hearing, termed the petition as non-maintainable, and disposed it of.
Syria's UN envoy said Damascus was "not afraid" to cooperate with the UN nuclear watchdog, which pledged on Friday to look into whether Syria secretly built an atomic reactor with North Korean help. "We have close co-operation with the IAEA (International
Syria's UN envoy said Damascus was "not afraid" to cooperate with the UN nuclear watchdog, which pledged on Friday to look into whether Syria secretly built an atomic reactor with North Korean help. "We have close co-operation with the IAEA (International
Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has said that his party will detach from the government if judges are not reinstated. However, PML-N will continue its support to the ruling alliance.
The federal government is exploring the possibility of axing all those employed on contracts with high perks and privileges along with those re-employed after retirement, reliable sources told Business Recorder.
Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior, Rehman Malik has ordered immediate transfer of Inspector Khalid Masood, SHO Sabzi Mandi Police for his failure in arresting armed dacoits, who looted a shop in I-10 markaz, few days ago.
The Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik said on Friday that the government has constituted a committee to review the cases pending against Baloch nationalists.
Negotiators from two major parties in the ruling coalition on Friday said they had agreed on how to reinstate top judges President Pervez Musharraf removed last year. Law Minister Farooq H Naek told reporters here a committee their leaders formed earlier
Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that Rs 42 billion would be charged in advance through electricity bills from consumers for Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project to be completed in eight years with a cost of Rs 130 billion.
The Senate on Friday unanimously passed a joint resolution condemning the blasphemous caricatures reprinted in Denmark and release of anti Islamic film, 'Fitna', by a Dutch parliamentarian.
Senators belonging to All Parties Democratic Movement (APDM) on Friday warned the coalition government of serious political set back if it did not stop taking dictation from anti-democratic forces once for all.
All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), Chairman, Aizaz Mansoor Sheikh has said that the action of Competition Commission has sent a negative signal to the business community and shattered their confidence.
Federal Health Secretary Khushnood Akhtar Lashari has urged pharmaceutical manufacturers to produce quality products besides ensuring availability of the medicines to the people at affordable prices.
Four people including a police officer was killed while number of others maimed in a car bomb blast near a police station in Mardan, second largest city of NWFP and hometown of the provincial chief minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti.
A new book looks at Osama bin Laden through the prism of his family, and suggests that the death of his extrovert playboy brother Salem in a 1988 plane crash was an important factor in his radicalisation.
The absence of an authentic sales tax database has restricted the Federal Board of Revenue from invoking provisions of a controversial sales tax law, "Missing Traders Fraud" under which all partners in the supply chain are liable to deposit amount of tax
The City District Government Karachi (CDGK), terming Sindh government notifications on Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) and Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA) as "illegal", has declared the two civic organisations as City Government's 'Group
The City District Government Karachi (CDGK), terming Sindh government notifications on Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) and Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA) as "illegal", has declared the two civic organisations as City Government's 'Group
Four people including a police officer was killed while number of others maimed in a car bomb blast near a police station in Mardan, second largest city of NWFP and hometown of the provincial chief minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti.
The federal government has with immediate effect assigned the charge of the Chairman/Managing Director, NIT to Muhammad Nawaz Tishna, presently working as SEVP, NIT. According to a notification issued by the Finance Division, Tariq Iqbal Khan, Chairman/Ma
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
The federal government has with immediate effect assigned the charge of the Chairman/Managing Director, NIT to Muhammad Nawaz Tishna, presently working as SEVP, NIT. According to a notification issued by the Finance Division, Tariq Iqbal Khan, Chairman/Ma
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
The federal government has with immediate effect assigned the charge of the Chairman/Managing Director, NIT to Muhammad Nawaz Tishna, presently working as SEVP, NIT. According to a notification issued by the Finance Division, Tariq Iqbal Khan, Chairman/Ma
The federal government has with immediate effect assigned the charge of the Chairman/Managing Director, NIT to Muhammad Nawaz Tishna, presently working as SEVP, NIT. According to a notification issued by the Finance Division, Tariq Iqbal Khan, Chairman/Ma
Government has appointed Dubai Islamic Bank and Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan to manage its first local currency Islamic bond, or sukuk, to be issued this fiscal year, an official said on Friday. The official did not give any details about the issue bu
At least three people working in a local cement factory were killed while eight others suffered critical injuries after unknown motorbike-riders sprayed bullets on their bus in Hub on Friday, police said.
Pakistan will purchase equipment from China to fight terrorist activity, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Friday. China is one of the closest allies and largest arms supplier of Pakistan, which has been hit by a wave of suicide bombings in wh
Pakistan will purchase equipment from China to fight terrorist activity, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Friday. China is one of the closest allies and largest arms supplier of Pakistan, which has been hit by a wave of suicide bombings in wh
The national exchequer has to bear around one billion dollar burden following the federal government''s decision to import 1.5 million tons of wheat to arrest the swelling wheat flour crisis in the country.
The national exchequer has to bear around one billion dollar burden following the federal government's decision to import 1.5 million tons of wheat to arrest the swelling wheat flour crisis in the country.
The national exchequer has to bear around one billion dollar burden following the federal government's decision to import 1.5 million tons of wheat to arrest the swelling wheat flour crisis in the country.
At least three people working in a local cement factory were killed while eight others suffered critical injuries after unknown motorbike-riders sprayed bullets on their bus in Hub on Friday, police said.
The commerce ministry faces the business community''s wrath on Monday (April 28) at a meeting of the advisory council in Islamabad which is an annual event aimed at formulating trade policy in consultation with the representatives of all the trade associa
The commerce ministry faces the business community's wrath on Monday (April 28) at a meeting of the advisory council in Islamabad which is an annual event aimed at formulating trade policy in consultation with the representatives of all the trade associat
The commerce ministry faces the business community's wrath on Monday (April 28) at a meeting of the advisory council in Islamabad which is an annual event aimed at formulating trade policy in consultation with the representatives of all the trade associat
After witnessing bearish trend during last four consecutive days, the Karachi share market turned bullish on Friday and the KSE-100 index recovered 129.84 points to close at 15,434.74 points level on the back of fresh buying mainly in banking and fertilis
Asian currencies fell on Friday against the broadly stronger dollar, buoyed by positive US labour market data and receding expectations of more Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The Malaysian ringgit retreated from a decade high scaled on Wednesday and
The Taiwan dollar fell on Friday as the US dollar held its gains on global markets, on expectations the Federal Reserve may be ready to stop cutting rates, although exporters supported the local currency. The Taiwan dollar ended weaker at T$30.340 to the
The Canadian dollar rose versus the US dollar on Thursday and ended a three-session skid as profit-taking weighed on the greenback. Bond prices could not generate any momentum from Bank of Canada comments that Canadian economic growth is near a standstill
The US dollar rose across the board on Thursday after US government data showed resilience in the labour market, while a key measure of business sentiment in Germany plunged undermining the euro. The euro's fall followed a rally to a record $1.60 on Tuesd
The dollar steadied against the euro on Friday, keeping gains made on data that showed signs of resilience in the US labour market and separate figures that undermined the single European currency.
The yuan tumbled against the dollar in the spot and forwards markets on Friday as speculative forwards positions were squeezed and traders continued to scale back expectations for long-term yuan appreciation. The dollar's surge in global markets on Thursd
Singapore share prices closed up 0.37 percent on Friday after Wall Street's gains encouraged selected buying, dealers said. The blue chip Straits Times Index rose 11.65 points to 3,189.20 on volume of 1.75 billion shares worth 2.06 billion Singapore dolla
Japan's Nikkei benchmark climbed 2.4 percent to hit a two-month closing high on Friday as Canon Inc and other exporters gained on a softer yen, leading to a sixth straight positive week, while Japanese government bond futures plunged.
Seoul shares rose 1.41 percent to a new 14-week closing high on Friday led by techs, as No 1 chip maker Samsung Electronics posted strong first quarter profit, lifted by buoyant performances by its handset and display units. Samsung Electronics closed up
Japanese government bond futures plunged on Friday, suffering their biggest one-day loss in five years, as investors switched their sights towards an eventual Bank of Japan interest rate hike. The main JGB futures contract fell as much as 2.50 points, tri
Japanese government bond futures plunged on Friday, suffering their biggest one-day loss in five years, as investors switched their sights towards an eventual Bank of Japan interest rate hike. The main JGB futures contract fell as much as 2.50 points, tri
Thai share prices closed 0.25 percent lower on Friday as foreign investors dumped shares to take profits in major stocks, dealers said. They said the sudden rebound of the greenback against other currencies including the Thai baht also added to the small
US Treasury debt prices tumbled on Thursday as data showing signs of the economy's resilience supported expectations that the Federal Reserve will scale back on aggressive interest-rate cuts. A surge in stock markets smashed any safe-haven bid for governm
US Treasury debt prices tumbled on Thursday as data showing signs of the economy's resilience supported expectations that the Federal Reserve will scale back on aggressive interest-rate cuts. A surge in stock markets smashed any safe-haven bid for governm