Only 16,000 companies are filing income tax returns out of around 55,000 registered corporate entities, reflecting a huge gap of 39,000 non-filers during the last few years. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that the upcoming national tax
Only 16,000 companies are filing income tax returns out of around 55,000 registered corporate entities, reflecting a huge gap of 39,000 non-filers during the last few years. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that the upcoming national tax
Only 16,000 companies are filing income tax returns out of around 55,000 registered corporate entities, reflecting a huge gap of 39,000 non-filers during the last few years. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that the upcoming national tax
The federal government has asked the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) not to charge arrears for the period of April-August 2008, said a KESC press release issued here on Saturday. The tariff increase will only be applicable from September 2008,
The federal government has asked the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) not to charge arrears for the period of April-August 2008, said a KESC press release issued here on Saturday. The tariff increase will only be applicable from September 2008,
The federal government has asked the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) not to charge arrears for the period of April-August 2008, said a KESC press release issued here on Saturday. The tariff increase will only be applicable from September 2008,
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Tariq Majeed on Saturday said the armed forces will reinforce the government in its move to strengthen the democratic process. This will help the government in coping with challenges of terrorism and extrem
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Tariq Majeed on Saturday said the armed forces will reinforce the government in its move to strengthen the democratic process. This will help the government in coping with challenges of terrorism and extrem
President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said power and energy was most critical for economic development of the country and directed swift measures to end loadshedding and power shortages on a war footing.
President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said power and energy was most critical for economic development of the country and directed swift measures to end loadshedding and power shortages on a war footing.
Gradual fall was witnessed on the interbank market on Saturday as dollar buying was strong by the importers, dealers said. The rupee shed five paisa in relation to dollar for buying and selling at 79.20 and 79.25. But in the open the rupee was higher shar
President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said power and energy was most critical for economic development of the country and directed swift measures to end loadshedding and power shortages on a war footing.
Gradual fall was witnessed on the interbank market on Saturday as dollar buying was strong by the importers, dealers said. The rupee shed five paisa in relation to dollar for buying and selling at 79.20 and 79.25. But in the open the rupee was higher shar
The Northern Sui Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) stopped natural gas supply to about 200 big industrial units of Punjab and NWFP from Saturday owing to the closure of Qadirpur Gas Field for annual maintenance. Senior General Manager (Distribution) SNGPL Mujahid
The Northern Sui Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) stopped natural gas supply to about 200 big industrial units of Punjab and NWFP from Saturday owing to the closure of Qadirpur Gas Field for annual maintenance. Senior General Manager (Distribution) SNGPL Mujahid
The Northern Sui Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) stopped natural gas supply to about 200 big industrial units of Punjab and NWFP from Saturday owing to the closure of Qadirpur Gas Field for annual maintenance. Senior General Manager (Distribution) SNGPL Mujahid
US President George W. Bush said Saturday after crisis talks with top US allies that the world''s richest economies agreed the international financial meltdown requires "a serious global response." "We will stand together in addressing this threat to our
US President George W. Bush said Saturday after crisis talks with top US allies that the world's richest economies agreed the international financial meltdown requires "a serious global response." "We will stand together in addressing this threat to our p
US President George W. Bush said Saturday after crisis talks with top US allies that the world's richest economies agreed the international financial meltdown requires "a serious global response." "We will stand together in addressing this threat to our p
The financial crisis sweeping the global economy is one of the most serious challenges ever, leading to a sharp slowdown in growth, US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Saturday. "As we meet today, risks to the global economic environment are the most
The financial crisis sweeping the global economy is one of the most serious challenges ever, leading to a sharp slowdown in growth, US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Saturday. "As we meet today, risks to the global economic environment are the most
The financial crisis sweeping the global economy is one of the most serious challenges ever, leading to a sharp slowdown in growth, US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Saturday. "As we meet today, risks to the global economic environment are the most
Developing countries said on Friday they could fall victim to the global credit crunch that began in the West and blasted industrial nations for not living up to promises for aid. The Group of 24, which brings together developing and large emerging countr
Developing countries said on Friday they could fall victim to the global credit crunch that began in the West and blasted industrial nations for not living up to promises for aid. The Group of 24, which brings together developing and large emerging countr
Developing countries said on Friday they could fall victim to the global credit crunch that began in the West and blasted industrial nations for not living up to promises for aid. The Group of 24, which brings together developing and large emerging countr
The United States and India signed a potentially lucrative agreement on Friday that would allow India to buy US civil nuclear technology for the first time in three decades.
The United States and India signed a potentially lucrative agreement on Friday that would allow India to buy US civil nuclear technology for the first time in three decades.
The United States and India signed a potentially lucrative agreement on Friday that would allow India to buy US civil nuclear technology for the first time in three decades.
Suspected US drones fired two missile on Saturday into a Pakistani region regarded as an al Qaeda and Taliban safe haven, killing at least five militants, residents and an intelligence official said. It was the second such attack in North Waziristan triba
Suspected US drones fired two missile on Saturday into a Pakistani region regarded as an al Qaeda and Taliban safe haven, killing at least five militants, residents and an intelligence official said. It was the second such attack in North Waziristan triba
Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has indicated that New Delhi would not object to the United States and Pakistan having civilian nuclear co-operation since every country has its right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has indicated that New Delhi would not object to the United States and Pakistan having civilian nuclear co-operation since every country has its right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has indicated that New Delhi would not object to the United States and Pakistan having civilian nuclear co-operation since every country has its right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
Investigators found vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin abused her powers as Alaska governor, dealing another blow Friday to Republican John McCain's struggling White House bid. As McCain sought to restore control over his unruly rallies which have seen
Investigators found vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin abused her powers as Alaska governor, dealing another blow Friday to Republican John McCain's struggling White House bid. As McCain sought to restore control over his unruly rallies which have seen
The CPI inflation jumped to 24.52 percent during the first three months - July-September 2008 - against 7.07 percent over the same period of last year on the back of continuous increase in the prices of commodities and services with food and energy on top
The CPI inflation jumped to 24.52 percent during the first three months - July-September 2008 - against 7.07 percent over the same period of last year on the back of continuous increase in the prices of commodities and services with food and energy on top
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 CPI inflation jumped to 24.52 percent during the first three months - July-September 2008 - against 7.07 percent over the same period of last year on the back of continuous increase in the prices of commodities and services with food and energy on top
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
India''s prime minister on Saturday launched Kashmir''s first train service, the fruit of an eight-year project that overcame tough terrain and rebel strife, on a visit overshadowed by violence. Security was tight as Manmohan Singh flagged off the first t
India's prime minister on Saturday launched Kashmir's first train service, the fruit of an eight-year project that overcame tough terrain and rebel strife, on a visit overshadowed by violence. Security was tight as Manmohan Singh flagged off the first tra
India's prime minister on Saturday launched Kashmir's first train service, the fruit of an eight-year project that overcame tough terrain and rebel strife, on a visit overshadowed by violence. Security was tight as Manmohan Singh flagged off the first tra
Kansas City Board of Trade hard red winter wheat futures ended more than 5 percent lower on Friday, caught in the downdraft of global financial woes and pressured by bearish stocks data from the USDA. The KCBT December wheat ended down 33 cents, or 5.2 pe
Pakistan's ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani has said that the international community must help Pakistan morally, politically and economically to successfully eradicate terrorism, which is a global threat. He was addressing three different g
Strong mill buying was seen on the cotton market on Saturday as ginners lowered the rates, but not below the psychological level, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 3475, they said. Phutti prices were lower in Sindh at Rs 1650-1750 a
The United States has a common goal with Pakistan to deal with violent extremism and Washington is actively engaged in efforts to help the democratic government overcome economic problems facing the South Asian country, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
Prices did not show any change on the grain market on Saturday as participants kept on the sidelines to analyse prevailing developments on the economic side, dealers said.
The IMF warned on Saturday that the global financial system was on the brink of meltdown, while France and Germany pushed ahead with a pan-European crisis response to try to prevent the worst global downturn in decades.
The IMF warned on Saturday that the global financial system was on the brink of meltdown, while France and Germany pushed ahead with a pan-European crisis response to try to prevent the worst global downturn in decades.
US wheat futures fell sharply on Friday in sympathy with a broad sell-off in commodities, including limit declines in corn and soyabeans, amid fears that the financial crisis will lead to recession, traders said. The Reuters-Jefferies CRB commodity index
The IMF warned on Saturday that the global financial system was on the brink of meltdown, while France and Germany pushed ahead with a pan-European crisis response to try to prevent the worst global downturn in decades.
The Karachi Port handled 88,255 tonnes of cargo including 71,596 tonnes of import, 16,659 tonnes of export cargo and 2,678 loaded and empty containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Saturday.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) have mailed a set of proposals including the closure of the market to the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tareen, who is on his official visit to t
US FOB corn and soyabean export premiums were steady to lower on Thursday following a retreat in prices in the interior barge market, traders said. Basis offers also were pressured by soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade closing higher for the t
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) have mailed a set of proposals including the closure of the market to the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tareen, who is on his official visit to t
Asian vegetable oil markets plummeted on Frianicky investors unwound positions amid growing fears of global recession that slows demand and adds to already ballooning stockpiles. Dalian soyoil futures dived by their limit down while Malaysian crude palm o
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) have mailed a set of proposals including the closure of the market to the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tareen, who is on his official visit to t
Raw sugar futures closed Friday near a four-month low on investment fund liquidation brought on by a financial crisis that has pounded all financial markets, brokers said. The March sugar contract slid 0.67 cent to finish at 11.23 cents per lb, moving fro
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank held their annual meetings in Washington Saturday in the thick of global financial chaos that has governments struggling to find a way out.
US copper futures regained composure at sharply lower levels after a wave of panic selling took metal to its lowest level since January 2006, and hit financial, energy and commodity markets in early Friday dealings. Traders said a lack of confidence in ec
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank held their annual meetings in Washington Saturday in the thick of global financial chaos that has governments struggling to find a way out.
US gold futures sank below $830 an ounce in Friday's post-settlement screen trade, reversing sharp initial gains as a wave of panic swept through global markets and prompted investors to dump assets across the board to meet their liquidity needs.
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank held their annual meetings in Washington Saturday in the thick of global financial chaos that has governments struggling to find a way out.