Fire broke out in a chemicals godown at Circular road in the jurisdiction of Akbari Gate police station, here on Monday. Fire service sources told APP that drums and bags of chemicals were stocked in the godown which caught fire due to the leakage of some
In order to lure Chinese investors, Pakistan is scheduled to hold two investment conferences in the month of November this year. These conferences are part of Pakistan government's efforts to attract FDI from China in terms of latest policy initiative of
City District Government Karachi, after completing spray campaign in 18 Towns before Eid-ul-Fitr, has chalked out a programme for wide scale spray in and around Masajids, Imambargahs, parks, drains besides city's all commercial plazas, business and shoppi
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) administration on Monday has sent the DNA test report of three unidentified burnt bodies lying in the hospital. Pims spokesman Dr Waseem Khwaja told Business Recorder that officials of Danish and Egypti
The signing ceremony for the execution of the trust deed of the BMA Merewether Growth Fund (BMGF) and the BMA Capital Protected Fund (BCPF) between BMA Asset Management Company Limited (BMA Funds) and Muslim Commercial Financial Services (Pvt) Limited was
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has provided a list of five engineers to the management of the Marriott Hotel to study its structure, Malik Murtaza, Deputy Director Building Control Cell, CDA, told Business Recorder here on Monday.
All the staffers of Marriott Hotel Islamabad would be paid two-month advance salary during this month while they would also continue getting salaries until the hotel starts operation in three months. "I am not worried about the hotel, but that saddens me
A bench of Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday adjourned hearing of an appeal filed by state against acquittal of police officers in Rasool Bux Brohi murder case. The bench comprised Justice Moosa K. Leghari, Justice Zawwar Hussain Jafri and Justice Sarma
The management of Allied Bank announced Monday to have reached a settlement with ABL Workers Federation, recently. The settlement is to be implemented only after the litigation is withdrawn and writ petition is disposed of as per terms stated in the settl
Central leader of PML (N) and former Chief Minister NWFP, Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan has said on Monday that amendments in constitution were required for renaming the frontier province however, he opposed the idea of renaming the province on linguistic and
An influential American newspaper on Monday cautioned the Bush administration against attacks inside Pakistani territory and called for devising a policy that bolsters Pakistan's civilian government while enlisting its full support in the fight against ex
Pakistan ranks 62 in the world in the 2008 Information Technology (IT) industry competitiveness index, falling two place; from its 2007 ranking of 60 in the index. In comparison, most neighbouring South Asian countries were ranked more favourably; for exa
The board of directors of Eye Television Network Limited has decided to buy-back 4.8 million ordinary shares of Rs 10 each from the existing shareholders at a price of Rs 47 per ordinary share, aggregating to Rs 225.60 million subject to the approval of t
A directory of the pioneer graduating batch of MBA Insurance and Risk Management session 2005-07 of The Hailey College of Banking and Finance will be launched at the college premises on Wednesday, September 24.
A leader of Pakistan People's Party, Muhammad Amir Khan, Advocate, while condemning the suicide attacks in the country said that no religion allows blood game. Talking to APP here on Monday he said that those who are carrying such nefarious designs are no
Female workers have appreciated the Ministry of Population Welfare for setting up a day-care centre in its building called "Population House". They said it had been their long-standing demand to have the facility in the ministry's building where they coul
The reproductive health centres set up by the Ministry of Population Welfare are successfully educating people about population-related issues, while more concerted efforts are underway to check rapid population growth.
Bank Alfalah Ltd and Alfalah Insurance Company have entered into a service agreement. The contract was signed between Parvez A. Shahid, Co-chairman CMC, Bank Alfalah Ltd and Nasar-us-Samad Qureshi, CEO Alfalah Insurance Company. S. M. Talib Rizvi, Group H
The Ministry of Law and Justice, on the direction of President Asif Ali Zardari, has appointed Khawaja Noor Mustafa as Multan Deputy Attorney General and Rana Javed Akhtar and Javed Iqbal Ansari as the standing counsels. The government has issued a notifi
The businessmen, oil paint manufacturers, transporters and citizens have rejected a recent increase in prices of diesel and kerosene oil, and assailed the government for constantly raising oil prices. They said that the recent change in prices was unfavou
The Young Doctors' Association (YDA), Multan, on Monday vowed to continue protest till the fulfilment of its demands, said a press release. A meeting of the association's representatives was held here under the chairmanship of Dr Salman Waris, president o
The lawyers will observe 'Yaume Iftikhar' on Tuesday during which the bar councils and bar associations would hold meetings to renew their pledge to see Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry back to the office of Chief Justice Pakistan.
President Asif Ali Zardari has assured Punjab Chief Minister and President of PML (N) Shahbaz Sharif that PPP would not destabilise the present coalition government in Punjab and that it (PPP) "wants to bury the hatchet". This assurance was conveyed by PP
The fire brigade, upgraded in 2005 with a cost of Rs 650 million, failed to control fire after the powerful terrorist attack took place at Marriot Hotel on Saturday last. Business Recorder team tried to contact Momin Agha, a responsible senior offi
Falling trend continued on the currency market on Monday as the rupee fell against both US dollar and euro, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee shed 10 paisa against dollar for buying at 78.20 and it lost five paisa for selling at 78.25, they
The Government of Pakistan strongly condemned the kidnapping of Abdul Khaliq Farahi, Consul General of Afghanistan in Peshawar and the Ambassador-designate to Pakistan on Monday afternoon in Hayatabad area, Peshawar. In the unfortunate incident, the drive
Falling trend continued on the currency market on Monday as the rupee fell against both US dollar and euro, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee shed 10 paisa against dollar for buying at 78.20 and it lost five paisa for selling at 78.25, they
Federal Government has decided to take stringent security measures in capital and other parts of country to avoid any disruptive and terrorist activities in future.
EFU General Insurance Limited (EFU) was incorporated as a public limited company on September 2, 1932 in Calcutta, India. The company is engaged in general insurance business comprising of fire and property, marine, motor, aviation, engineering, miscellan
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may transfer Vigilance Unit of Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation to the headquarters for effective monitoring of tax officials and vigilance of key revenue collection stations.
EFU General Insurance Limited (EFU) was incorporated as a public limited company on September 2, 1932 in Calcutta, India. The company is engaged in general insurance business comprising of fire and property, marine, motor, aviation, engineering, miscellan
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that his party wanted to help government to improve the law and order situation and protect life and property of the people. He was talking to mediamen at the Allama Iqbal Airport, Laho
Sindh Minister for Women Development Tauqir Fatima Bhutto has said that PPP government was working on multi-dimensional strategy for encouraging non-government organisations (NGOs) to work for the eradication of poverty from the society.
The departure of central leaders of the ruling coalition as well as the opposition on foreign tours hampers the efforts the government is taking for briefing the parliamentarians on security issues. Informed sources told Business Recorder here on M
Pakistan People's Party Senator, Babar Awan has said the government will arrange a briefing on security issue for both houses of the parliament soon. In an interview to BBC radio, he said, "We are going to arrange a briefing on security issues for both ho
Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior, Rehman Malik has urged the nation to unite against anti-Pakistan forces who want to destabilise the country's sovereignty and integrity. Talking to VOA he said, "I clearly said that this war is being waged by our ene
The investigators and rescuers after Saturday's deadly Marriott Hotel blast have completed the search operation of 298 rooms, halls, kitchens and restaurants. But the forensic experts were still busy in their assessment work in the operation.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) adjourned to October 07 the proceedings in some identical petitions challenging increased in electricity tariff as the law officer failed to appear before the court. The court, however, allowed the government to issue increased
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday directed Civil Judge Saeed Ahmad Awan, SP Shoaib Khurram with a report on September 27 in a suo moto proceedings taken against police highhandedness of releasing accused who had allegedly committed theft in the house
The Chief Engineer Irrigation Kotri Barrage Hyderabad Manzoor Ahmed Shaikh here today has informed that due to abrupt fall, the discharge downstream Sukkur Barrage has reduced to 17000 cusecs, which might further reduce in next few days.
The Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) employees union on Monday held a protest rally against Qadirpur gas field's proposed sell-off in front of its head office in Blue Area and demanded of the government to refrain from depriving the company of its g
Sindh University, Jamshoro has setup M. H. Panhwar Chair at it Allama I. I. Kazi Campus in order to continue the noble cause of genius and legend scholar Late Muhammad Hussain Panhwar. Vice Chancellor Sindh University Mazharul Haq Siddiqui has approved th
The Director Admissions University of Sindh (DAUS) has clarified for information to all concerned students that University has been offering admissions 4-year BS degree programme and also in M.A in English Literature and Linguistic separately under Instit
The employees of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) have demanded of the government to release grant to enable the university to pay salaries before Eid. Addressing a peace conference, here on Monday, the university's office bearers includi
One hundred and thirty six scholarships have been awarded to needy students of the public sector universities under the scheme 'HEC-JICA Need-based Scholarships' bringing the total number of these scholarships to 1150.
The Investigation Police, Naseerabad have busted a gang of criminals involved in a number of dacoity and street crimes arrested four of its members. A Punjab Police spokesman said on Monday that the police recovered 32 cell phones worth Rs 500, 000 and il
'Fair play always has its own rewards even if the game is lost, while victory hold no value, if achieved unfairly or dishonestly therefore, one must nurture courage and character to be a fair player.' The General Secretary, Pakistan Football Federation (P
Pak Gulf Construction (Pvt) Ltd (PGCL) has paid additional sum of Rs 337 million to the Capital Development Authority (CDA) as its scheduled instalment against a plot in the federal capital where the company is constructing a mega complex 'The Centaurus'.
A meeting chaired by Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Administrator Brigadier Khalid Tirmizi was held at DHA's main office to evaluate and approve the contours and design efficacy of a master plan for revamping and upgradation of entire sewerage system in
Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday adjourned hearing of a petition by opposition leader in Punjab Assembly, Chaudhry Zaheer-ud-Din against the alleged arrest of 200 PML-Q workers. District Police Officers (DPOs) of Gujarat and Mandi Baha-ud-Din appeared be
A UK judge Dr Amir Ali Majid stressed the need of making strict laws to check the movement of criminals abroad. Dr Amir, Judge Emigration, UK, delivering lecture on "Dishonouring Pakistan should be a crime" here at the LHCBA, said some criminals travellin
An Islamabad High Court (IHC) single bench comprising Justice Mohammad Munir Paracha will hear on Tuesday a writ petition seeking cut in prices of diesel and kerosene oil.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan here on Monday ordered the Education Ministry to immediately implement Federal Services Tribunal's verdict for promotion of a female director to BPS-20 and submit a compliance report.
The success or failure of the judicial system is directly linked to the performance of lawyers. No effort aimed at improving the system can be fruitful if it does not account the role of lawyers, said Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar while addressing the