A report of Aurat Foundation has revealed that in the first quarter (January-March 2008) of the year about 328 cases of violence against women were reported out of which 80 women were murdered, 65 were injured as a result of heinous custom of Karo-Kari.
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A simple but impressive "change of Command" ceremony was held at Corps Headquarters, Karachi, on Monday. A press release, issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) here, said that the outgoing Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Ahsan Azhar Hay
An 18-member delegation of BSF, India led by Additional Director General BSF Utthan Kumar Bansal arrived here on Monday through JCP Wagah to attend the biannual meeting between Pakistan Rangers and BSF. Director General Pakistan Ranger (Punjab) Major Gene
The inaugural meeting of Muttehidda Ulema Board Punjab will be held here on October 15 under the chairmanship of MNA Sahibzada Haji Fazal Karim. The meeting will be attended by Punjab Secretaries Religious affairs, Law, IG police, DG Auqaf, besides severa
PML-N Senior Vice President Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, while endorsing the statement of Mian Nawaz Sharif, has said there is a lot of explanations needed to be sought from former president Pervez Musharraf regarding government's policy on the so-called "war o
PML-N leader and former finance minister Sartaj Aziz has said that the government will need an overall strategy and vision to overcome the current economic crisis. In his interview with a private TV channel on Monday he said that the county is facing shor
Pakistan Muslim League (N) MNA, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry appreciated the government's decision to hold another round of comprehensive briefing for the parliamentarians by a representative of government. Talking to TV, he said his party has some good ideas
The military briefing to the joint session of the parliament proves to be an eyewash through which the present government wants the opposition parties to join hands with the regime to own a war without changing Musharraf's policy.
President Al-Ayub Welfare Trust (AWT) District Kotli, Shaukat Saleem while lauding the services of Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif for the provision of dialyses facilities to kidney patients has also demanded that free dialyses service should al
Director General Health, Punjab Dr Muhammad Aslam Chaudhry on Monday said that 16 million children up to the age of five years would be vaccinated against polio in the province. He said this while inaugurating the three-day, anti-polio campaign here at Ch
Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) has launched a new scheme to provide free of cost medicines to its indoor patients of Irfan Block, Jillani Block, cardiac surgery and general wards including emergency patients.
Sindh Health Minister, Dr Sagheer Ahmed will inaugurate Professional Development Center (PDC) at Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) on Tuesday. After this expansion, the institute will be able to help more health care students and professionals by u
Cotton farmers of Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan and Bahawalpur divisions are facing crisis like situation at the harvesting stage, as on one hand the cotton prices have slumped internationally due to the global financial meltdown, while on the other textile ind
One hundred and thirty six scholarships have been conferred to the needy students of public sector universities under the scheme "HEC-JICA need-based Scholarships" bringing the total number of these scholarships to 1150.
The grand Jirga of tribesmen mulling over to restore peace in the restive Kurram Agency on Monday reached a peace agreement and asked the agency's political administration to send contingents of the Frontier Corps (FC) to the area to implement the cease-f
An international seminar-2008 is being held on 14th to 16th October, 2008 at Karachi Expo Centre by Pakistan Pharmacists Association (PPA) under the theme of: "Current Challenges for Pharmaceutical Industry and Future Prospects of Growth and Export"
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has approved audit of corporate and non-corporate cases under section 177 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday that the board has decided to constitute a committee for finalis
Zong the first international brand of China Mobile the world largest mobile phone service provider, is continuing to expand on its coverage and customer base. The most recent expansion laid by Zong is its service in Pasni, which exists on the coastal high
The Board of Directors and Management of Warid Telecom have appointed Tariq Gulzar as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Warid Telecom Pakistan. An announcement to this effect was made in a statement issued here on Monday.
A potential person of Lahore offered to pay Rs 20 million for the legalisation of undisclosed assets and income under the Investment Tax Scheme-2008 after detection of his case by the regional tax authorities.
A commercial contract was signed between International Complex Projects Limited (ICPL) and Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL) to provide state of the art telecommunication services for their Dolmen City Complex buildings.
Sindh and Balochistan provinces, which lack technical expertise to identify raw sites for Renewable Energy Development Sector Investment Program (Redsip), have asked Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a technical assistance grant to prepare feasibility stud
Punjab Chief Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is passing through a critical phase and is beset with serious challenges. However, he said, only those nations can survive which face challenges and threats with courage and steadfa
The two-day mega event "Environment Asia-2008," comprising an international conference and exhibition, will begin on Tuesday (October 14) at the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore. A newsmagazine has organised the event in collaboration with
Federal Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf, has said that the government, taking immediate notice of present power shortage in the country, has formed a Cabinet Co-ordination Committee which will work on war footings to overcome existing pow
Punjab Minister for Food, Malik Nadeem Kamran, has said that flour was being supplied on daily basis to meet the requirement of NWFP and Balochistan and its quantity could be increased if requires. He said this, while presiding over a meeting of the Food
Unprecedented security arrangements in Islamabad are leading to horrendous traffic jams and have become a major source of daily inconvenience to the people commuting to the capital from surrounding areas. It includes those with jobs in Islamabad, as well
Customs authorities in Lahore have busted a gang of importer and customs clearing agent involved in wrong declaration of 17 containers to evade duties and taxes involving Rs 25 million.
Ufone Pakistan is introducing innovative mobile products in Pakistan, and has now launched BlackBerry Bold smart phone in the country. First to bring this inimitable marvel to the local market, Ufone will further add to its reputation as a front runner in
Iranian Consul General Saeed Kharazi called on Punjab Chief Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif here on Monday and discussed co-operation between the two countries in different sectors as well as matters of common interest.
The Punjab government finalised its case for presentation at an important meeting of the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) in Islamabad today (Tuesday), sources told Business Recorder here on Monday. They said that the senior irrigation officials
City Council on Monday proposed to the city government to set up its own power generation plants to meet electricity demand of the metropolis, if Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) does not withdraw the recent raise in power tariff.
The absolute impact of reduction in the Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) by central bank has not been witnessed and money market is still facing liquidity crunch, as the overnight call rates still stood at high of 29 percent, banking sources told Busines
Divergent trend was seen on the currency market on Monday in the process of slow trading, dealers said. In the interbank market the rupee lost 22 paisa in terms of dollar for buying and selling at 79.37 and 79.42, they added. Trading activity was slow as
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has demanded of the government to withdraw increase in Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) power tariff. The demand was made during an emergency meeting held at Federation House to di
Divergent trend was seen on the currency market on Monday in the process of slow trading, dealers said. In the interbank market the rupee lost 22 paisa in terms of dollar for buying and selling at 79.37 and 79.42, they added. Trading activity was slow as
President, Pakistan Muslim League-Q, PML(Q), Chaudhry Shujaat Hussein and former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of PML-Q MNA Mir Nasrullah Khan Bijarani. In a statement, they lauded th
The banking sector has experienced a strong growth in past a few years. The rising interest rates owing to tight monetary policy enabled the banks to enjoy a high profitability.
Soneri Bank was incorporated on September 28, 1991. Its first branch started
The Scientific Committee of World Wide Funds for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) and Indus for All Programme signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the conservation initiatives within the Indus eco-region.
The banking sector has experienced a strong growth in past a few years. The rising interest rates owing to tight monetary policy enabled the banks to enjoy a high profitability.
Soneri Bank was incorporated on September 28, 1991. Its first branch started
Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) in its move to promote tourism has planned to develop a 'Tourist Village' at 25 acres of land in Federal Capital with a modern three-star hotel, restaurants, conference halls, theatre facilities, gymnasium,
7th Youth Performing Festival will be held from October 16 to October 22 at Alhamra Ghaddafi Stadium Lahore organised by Rafi Peer Theater Workshop (RPTW). This was announced by Faizan Peerzada of RPTW in a press conference along with Tasneem Peerzada her
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided that it will call for inclusion of Taliban in the political process as use of force is not a solution to the problem, party spokesman Ahsan Iqbal said here on Monday.
While the city is experiencing an acute electricity shortage and the resultant hours-long power outages, Karachi Electric Supply Company sometimes turns off its generators to save the fuel.
The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology on Monday announced the results of MBA, Batch II, Semester IV 2006 (Repeaters) of affiliated institutions Abacus Institute of Management and Computer Sciences, Indus Public College, Swift Trainin
Bali Beach Games are being held at Indonesia from 15 to 26 October, 2008. Pakistan's Wind Surfers would participate in the wind surfing. Chief Technician Tanveer from Pakistan Air Force (PAF) would take part in Mistral Class.
Nippon, the famous paint company of Japan, has launched its operation in Sukkur. A dealership in this regard is awarded to Sukkur paint house where Nippon paints also installed its fully automatic colour creation machine. The Country General Manager of Ni
The British Permanent Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs Sir Peter Ricketts and Permanent Under Secretary Home Office Sir David Normington called on President Asif Ali Zardari here on Monday. During the meeting, bilateral relations between Pakistan and U
President Asif Ali Zardari flies to China on Tuesday seeking economic investment and support for his country as its ties with the United States come under increasing strain. Though the four-day visit is Zardari's first state visit since he assumed office
President Asif Ali Zardari flies to China on Tuesday seeking economic investment and support for his country as its ties with the United States come under increasing strain. Though the four-day visit is Zardari's first state visit since he assumed office
Asian Development Bank's analysis shows that a 10 per cent increase in food prices could drive an additional seven million into poverty in Pakistan; a 20 per cent increase, 14.7 million; and a 30 per cent increase would add 22 million in poors.
Canada has once again offered 750,000 tonnes of wheat on deferred payment to Pakistan. Earlier, the offer could not be mature due to the shortage of time for getting ECC clearance, well-placed sources told Business Recorder here on Monday.
Sui Nothern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) is all set to stop gas supply to the industrial units in NWFP on the account of annual maintenance, sources in industrial sector told Business Recorder on Monday. "SNGPL has issued notices to industrial unit
Punjab Governor, Salman Taseer has emphasised to call joint session of the Parliament to brief elected representatives about the fast emerging food challenges of the nation, so that they could be able to draw a comprehensive strategy to cope with the prob