Chairman Task Force for essential commodities S. A. Hameed has said that a comprehensive system has been devised to monitor auction of fruits and vegetables in the markets. Under this system magistrates and officials of market committee would monitor the
Punjab Food Minister Malik Nadeem Kamran has said that owners of sugar mills has released Rs 12.68 billion to sugar growers and remaining amount would also be settle very soon, and this was made possible due to timely action of the Punjab government.
The 5th International Conference and Exhibition on CNG (CNG Conex-2008) will be held on December 2-3 2008. This event is being organised by National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH), will be held at Lahore at local hotel.
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has termed agriculture as the backbone of the country's economy, and said the government is making all out efforts to uplift the sector. He was inaugurating wheat-sowing ceremony in at Kala Shah Kaku, a rural town ne
Israeli President Shimon Peres seized the rare opportunity of being in the same hall as Saudi King Abdullah on Wednesday to praise a Saudi peace initiative that he said had brought hope to the Middle East.
Israeli President Shimon Peres seized the rare opportunity of being in the same hall as Saudi King Abdullah on Wednesday to praise a Saudi peace initiative that he said had brought hope to the Middle East.
The World Trade Organisation warned Wednesday that the financing of global commerce is "deteriorating" amid the financial crisis and the situation is likely to worsen over the coming months. "The market for trade finance has severely deteriorated over the
The World Trade Organisation warned Wednesday that the financing of global commerce is "deteriorating" amid the financial crisis and the situation is likely to worsen over the coming months. "The market for trade finance has severely deteriorated over the
The World Trade Organisation warned Wednesday that the financing of global commerce is "deteriorating" amid the financial crisis and the situation is likely to worsen over the coming months. "The market for trade finance has severely deteriorated over the
The US Treasury backed away from using a $700 billion bailout fund to cleanse bank balance sheets of toxic mortgage debt, while Europe reported more gloomy economic news and the World Bank warned that international trade may contract in 2009.
The US Treasury backed away from using a $700 billion bailout fund to cleanse bank balance sheets of toxic mortgage debt, while Europe reported more gloomy economic news and the World Bank warned that international trade may contract in 2009.
The US Treasury backed away from using a $700 billion bailout fund to cleanse bank balance sheets of toxic mortgage debt, while Europe reported more gloomy economic news and the World Bank warned that international trade may contract in 2009.
The US Treasury backed away from using a $700 billion bailout fund to cleanse bank balance sheets of toxic mortgage debt, while Europe reported more gloomy economic news and the World Bank warned that international trade may contract in 2009.
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar has said that the government is planning to curtail its expenditures and adhere to a desirable borrowing program for fiscal year 2009, which aims to renew efforts to reduce its reliance on inflationary bo
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar has said that the government is planning to curtail its expenditures and adhere to a desirable borrowing program for fiscal year 2009, which aims to renew efforts to reduce its reliance on inflationary bo
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar has said that the government is planning to curtail its expenditures and adhere to a desirable borrowing program for fiscal year 2009, which aims to renew efforts to reduce its reliance on inflationary bo
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar has said that the government is planning to curtail its expenditures and adhere to a desirable borrowing program for fiscal year 2009, which aims to renew efforts to reduce its reliance on inflationary bo
The Competition Commission of Pakistan adjourned hearing till December 5, 2008 in case against the cartelisation of cement manufacturers, allegedly involved in price hike of the commodity. Sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday that the Islama
The Competition Commission of Pakistan adjourned hearing till December 5, 2008 in case against the cartelisation of cement manufacturers, allegedly involved in price hike of the commodity. Sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday that the Islama
The Competition Commission of Pakistan adjourned hearing till December 5, 2008 in case against the cartelisation of cement manufacturers, allegedly involved in price hike of the commodity. Sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday that the Islama
There is a strong possibility to select doctors, professionals, service providers, chain stores, shopping malls and big departmental stores for audit under section 177 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. Sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday th
There is a strong possibility to select doctors, professionals, service providers, chain stores, shopping malls and big departmental stores for audit under section 177 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. Sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday th
There is a strong possibility to select doctors, professionals, service providers, chain stores, shopping malls and big departmental stores for audit under section 177 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. Sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday th
In prevailing and persisting law and order''s terrible conditions 18 multinational companies are considering to wind up their business in the country, while 88 percent of foreign investors consider measures, taken by the government to control unrest situa
In prevailing and persisting law and order's terrible conditions 18 multinational companies are considering to wind up their business in the country, while 88 percent of foreign investors consider measures, taken by the government to control unrest situat
In prevailing and persisting law and order's terrible conditions 18 multinational companies are considering to wind up their business in the country, while 88 percent of foreign investors consider measures, taken by the government to control unrest situat
There is no shortage of dollars in the open currency markets of Islamabad and Rawalpindi following the arrest of owners of a leading exchange company by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). A survey, conducted by Business Recorder on Wednesday,
There is no shortage of dollars in the open currency markets of Islamabad and Rawalpindi following the arrest of owners of a leading exchange company by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). A survey, conducted by Business Recorder on Wednesday,
There is no shortage of dollars in the open currency markets of Islamabad and Rawalpindi following the arrest of owners of a leading exchange company by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). A survey, conducted by Business Recorder on Wednesday,
Pakistan ranked 127 out of 130 countries in this year's Global Gender Gap ranking, says a report of World Economic Forum released through the Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF) here on Wednesday. The report provides a comprehensive framework for assessing
Pakistan ranked 127 out of 130 countries in this year's Global Gender Gap ranking, says a report of World Economic Forum released through the Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF) here on Wednesday. The report provides a comprehensive framework for assessing
The Senate on Wednesday reproached the tightening of monetary policy by the State Bank of Pakistan, saying that the decision taken in haste would hurt the industry and businesses struggling to survive. As Senate proceedings started 45 minutes late, both t
The Senate on Wednesday reproached the tightening of monetary policy by the State Bank of Pakistan, saying that the decision taken in haste would hurt the industry and businesses struggling to survive. As Senate proceedings started 45 minutes late, both t
The Senate on Wednesday reproached the tightening of monetary policy by the State Bank of Pakistan, saying that the decision taken in haste would hurt the industry and businesses struggling to survive. As Senate proceedings started 45 minutes late, both t
Eight militants were killed and a soldier martyred during exchange of firing at Kabal in restive Swat district, a spokesman of Information Media Centre (IMC) said on Wednesday. The skirmishes started when the militants opened indiscriminate firing at the
Eight militants were killed and a soldier martyred during exchange of firing at Kabal in restive Swat district, a spokesman of Information Media Centre (IMC) said on Wednesday. The skirmishes started when the militants opened indiscriminate firing at the
Representatives of major wheat producing countries have called for urgent co-ordinated action to prevent and control the wheat stem rust disease strain Ug99, a United Nations agency said Wednesday.The fungus is capable of causing heavy damage to wheat cro
Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (November 12, 2008).
Representatives of major wheat producing countries have called for urgent co-ordinated action to prevent and control the wheat stem rust disease strain Ug99, a United Nations agency said Wednesday.The fungus is capable of causing heavy damage to wheat cro
Representatives of major wheat producing countries have called for urgent co-ordinated action to prevent and control the wheat stem rust disease strain Ug99, a United Nations agency said Wednesday.The fungus is capable of causing heavy damage to wheat cro
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has bought 100,000 tonnes of low-sulphur fuel oil for December, a fifth of their tender requirements, adding to the demand gloom in the market, traders said on Wednesday. The cargoes of 120-centistoke were awarded to Middle Easter
Attacks on military supplies coming to Afghanistan are just one tactic of the widening Taliban insurgency, but one that forces Western nations to deal with the geopolitical reality of fighting a war in a landlocked nation. The Taliban declared they would
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report reveals that 65.5 percent of the population of Pakistan are below the poverty line (People below the poverty line are defined as those earning less than two dollars per day). A UNDP report titled High Foo
Hindu extremist organisations have increased their anti-minorities activities, especially against Muslims and Christians. This time, Indian Intelligence agency RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) has joined hands with the Hindu extremists to drag Muslims in
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
Federal Information Minister Sherry Rehman on Wednesday told the National Assembly that the PPP government has no plan to censor private television channels and FM radio programmes. Replying to a question raised by MNA Surriya Asghar, Sherry said that PPP
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
Acting President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Farooq Dadabhoy, has expressed grave concern over monetary policy statement of State Bank of Pakistan Governor. In a release here on Wednesday, he said this statemen
Acting President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Farooq Dadabhoy, has expressed grave concern over monetary policy statement of State Bank of Pakistan Governor. In a release here on Wednesday, he said this statemen
Acting President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Farooq Dadabhoy, has expressed grave concern over monetary policy statement of State Bank of Pakistan Governor. In a release here on Wednesday, he said this statemen
The government should stop counter-productive foreign trips and princely expenditures for seeking monetary support, as it is losing confidence of the masses and tarnishing its own image, said President of Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) Dr Murtaza Mughal her
A serving senior officer of Indian army Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit is being questioned on his possible involvement in Samjhauta Express blast in which 68 persons, mostly Pakistanis were killed in February 2007. He was arrested in connection with
The Karachi Port handled 118,715 tonnes of cargo including 71,410 tonnes of import, 47,305 tonnes of export, 5,589 loaded and empty containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday.
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has decided to introduce an online system for the submission of pre-merger applications by the companies. Sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday, the CCP had introduced the facility for the undertak