Smoking is the biggest cause of death and disability and if existing tends continue, there will be 10 million deaths by 2020 and a billion by the end of the century due to smoking related diseases.
Former Federal Minister and PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that comments about disqualification of political leadership through court's reflect 'undemocratic approach'.
Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has underlined the need for taking the Parliament into the confidence on the issue of war on terror. Talking to newsmen after meeting with the British Minister for Justice and Law Jack Straw on Tuesd
The central leadership of the PPP is being pressed not to destabilise the PML-N-led Punjab government and the party leadership has been cautioned that this could create an unending political confrontation between the two major parties.
Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani said on Tuesday that the government would provide all-possible protection to national and international oil and gas exploring companies in order to exploit natural resources aimed at ending backwardn
Various representative bodies of farmers, agriculturists and transporters have criticised Rs 3.5 per litre increase in the diesel prices, and said it will hit hard the fragile economy. Talking to Business Recorder here on Tuesday, President of Kisa
Provincial Labour Minister Amir Nawab on Tuesday directed that emergency steps be taken for maintaining effective hygienic conditions in all the Sessi hospitals and dispensaries as a protective measure in view of growing number of dengue-affected patients
In occupied Kashmir, the pharma associates of Jammu have warned Indian and multinational pharma companies of stern action if they supply medicines directly to the Kashmir valley.
Economic experts believe that the country would be able to cut down the increasing inflation rate by the second half of the current fiscal year. "Fall in international oil prices and improved agriculture outlook, specially in rice and wheat, would help da
The chief of the Shakespeare Society of Pakistan and a former Chairman of the Department of English, University of Karachi, Professor Riffat Karim, passed away here on Tuesday. The Vice Chancellor of Karachi University, Professor Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Sid
Calligraphy is an age-old art that is both aesthetically and religiously fulfilling, in the colourful and creative depiction of 'Ahadis' and verses from the Holy Quran, said Punjab Minister for Culture and Youth Affairs, Dr Tanvirul Islam, while witnessin
The sale of adulterated milk and foodstuff is on the rise as there is no check and monitoring on the part of Health Department and Food authorities. During a survey people demanded prompt action against those responsible for the illegal trade.
Punjab Government will establish an Education Endowment Fund (EEF) with one billion rupees for deserving students, so they can complete their higher studies. Provincial Minister Haji Ehsanuddin Qureshi said that Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz is going to ann
NWFP Chief Minister Ameer Haider Hoti has exempted industrial units, established outside the industrial estates, from property tax to help boost industrial development in the province. Industrialists of Pabbi and Azakhel, District Nowshera, had submitted
Sharp erosion was seen in the rupee's value against dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday, shedding 33 paisa for buying and 35 paisa for selling at 76.95 and 77.00, currency dealers said. The sharp rise in dollar demand indicating that it may cross th
The Sindh government has constituted a research committee of scholars and academics to conduct in-depth research on the life and times of Hazrat Usman Marvandi Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. With Dr Ghulam Ali Allana as its Chairman, the committee comprises Dr Naw
Sharp erosion was seen in the rupee's value against dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday, shedding 33 paisa for buying and 35 paisa for selling at 76.95 and 77.00, currency dealers said. The sharp rise in dollar demand indicating that it may cross th
On the special instructions of Chief Minister Punjab, the dialysis facility has been started to the deserving kidney patients in Allied Hospital free of cost and necessary arrangements have been made in this regard. This was informed by Medical Superinten
Formerly called the "Pakistan Insurance Corporation", Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited is the only professional reinsurance organization operating in Pakistan. The principal business of the company is provision of insurance and reinsurance services in
Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Storage Technology has been proven a sophisticated technology for storage and distribution of crops, as it has a unique provision to promote storage life and a big help in maintaining high quality level of crops.
Formerly called the "Pakistan Insurance Corporation", Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited is the only professional reinsurance organization operating in Pakistan. The principal business of the company is provision of insurance and reinsurance services in
US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W. Patterson on Tuesday inaugurated the Susan B Anthony Reading Room at the Central Library of Fatima Jinnah Women University, declaring it another milestone in the dynamic partnership between the FJWU and the US Mission in
A marketing conference was held under the auspices of the Terrabiz here on Tuesday, says a press release. It further said that the Etihad Airways was designated official airline for the conference. The statement pointed out that the moot reflected the ext
The Anjuman Tarraqui-e-Urdu Pakistan organised a condolence meeting here on Tuesday to mourn the demise of Professor Ralph Russel. A rich tributes were paid to the British scholar and researcher who died on Sunday at the age of 90, for his services toward
Acting President Dr Fehmida Mirza has called upon the people to extend their full co-operation to the present democratic government in strengthening democracy as well as resolving the external and internal issues of the country. The country is facing a nu
Joompol Manaschuang, Royal Thai Consulate General, Karachi, has urged private and public sectors of Thailand and Pakistan to expedite their efforts to enhance the volume of commercial exchange between two countries. He expressed his views while speaking i
With a view to extend the research facilities for the advancement of poultry science besides promoting the commercial and backyard poultry farming in the province, Sindh Minister for Livestock Abdul Haq Bhurt has asked the concerned authority to involve t
The President of Sindh Taraqqi Pasand Party, Sanghar, Dr Madad Ali Laskani, Tuesday announced to join Pakistan Peoples Party. He made this announcement at a press conference by Sindh Information Minister Shazia Marri at Karachi Press Club.
Bazm-e-Nau Pakistan conducted a condolence meeting for the sad demise of prominent British Urdu poet Ralph Russel, who was also known as British Baba-e-Urdu on Tuesday at a local hotel. The participants inspiringly appreciated him for his services rendere
Panic gripped Fatima Memorial Hospital, Shadman, when fire broke out in the first floor waiting room of the hospital early on Tuesday morning. The fire burnt the furniture and some electrical appliances. There was no injury or loss of human life claimed d
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed Bashir Ahmed to pay Rs 1,75,000 to his former wife as maintenance and issued notices to his ex-wife Shazia. The petitioner has challenged the order of a family court, which had obliged the husband to pay Rs 5,000 p
Muttahida Quami Movement leader Altaf Husain while assuring his party's support to the present government said Pakistan would not accept any attack on its territory whether carried out by friends or otherwise. Speaking to the media outside a Central Londo
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed SP Investigation Mandi Bahauddin to appear before the court on October 14 and explain the position of a case in which one of his investigation officers submitted conflicting reports about the involvement of a girl
Pakistan reserves its right to retaliate against any incursion into its territory, said Director General Inter Services Public Relations, Major General Athar Abbas while talking to Business Recorder here on Tuesday. When asked whether a fresh order
The Federal Board of Revenue has directed the collectors of customs to prioritise major revenue generating items for determining their customs value for levying proper duty at the import stage.
No respite for the poor, as fruits and other essential commodities have becoming highly expensive during the Ramazan but the government showing least interest in monitoring the prices.
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Secretary General Jahangir Badr has said that there should be enhancement of trade between India and Pakistan and his government wants peaceful relationship with India. He was talking to the reporters at an Iftar dinner hoste
Senior Vice President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Inayat Khan has requested Chairman Federal Bureau of Revenue (CBR) to extend the last date for submission of Income Tax Return to October 31.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date for payment of sales tax and federal excise duty, including special excise duty, for the tax period from August 2008 up to September 20, 2008. According to an FBR announcement on Tuesday, the board
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date for payment of sales tax and federal excise duty, including special excise duty, for the tax period from August 2008 up to September 20, 2008. According to an FBR announcement on Tuesday, the board
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date for payment of sales tax and federal excise duty, including special excise duty, for the tax period from August 2008 up to September 20, 2008. According to an FBR announcement on Tuesday, the board
Assistant Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) Kemal Izat Mufti on Tuesday strongly condemned the suicide attacks and hooliganism against humanity, and termed it "against the holy spirit of Islam". He stated this while address
Assistant Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) Kemal Izat Mufti on Tuesday strongly condemned the suicide attacks and hooliganism against humanity, and termed it "against the holy spirit of Islam". He stated this while address
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will discuss ways and means to counter insurgency in tribal areas bordering Afghanistan as Britain strongly supports the strategy being adopted by the new democratic government of
Pakistan is losing international markets for its major exportable commodities, particularly rice, to the neighbouring India due to exorbitant freight charged by international shipping lines which have "monopolised the shipping rates in the absence of Paki
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani has sought Britain''s help for greater market access to EU, preferably through a free trade agreement (FTA). He expressed these views here on Tuesday in a meeting with the British Secretary of State for Law and Justice,
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani has sought Britain's help for greater market access to EU, preferably through a free trade agreement (FTA). He expressed these views here on Tuesday in a meeting with the British Secretary of State for Law and Justice, J
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani has sought Britain's help for greater market access to EU, preferably through a free trade agreement (FTA). He expressed these views here on Tuesday in a meeting with the British Secretary of State for Law and Justice, J
Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) and Bursa Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish co-operation ties between Pakistan and Malaysia in relation to the development of each party's capital markets.
The Pakistani military's powerful and controversial spy agency needs reform but there is no indication this is happening yet, the top US diplomat for South Asia said on Monday. "It has to be done," Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian
Some 200 persons have agreed to disclose their unexplained investments and assets under the Investment Tax Scheme (ITS), 2008. This was stated by Ahmad Waqar, Secretary, Finance, and Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) at the inauguration ceremony
Some 200 persons have agreed to disclose their unexplained investments and assets under the Investment Tax Scheme (ITS), 2008. This was stated by Ahmad Waqar, Secretary, Finance, and Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) at the inauguration ceremony
Some 200 persons have agreed to disclose their unexplained investments and assets under the Investment Tax Scheme (ITS), 2008. This was stated by Ahmad Waqar, Secretary, Finance, and Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) at the inauguration ceremony