A meeting of the Cabinet Committee, formed for the disposal of left over illegally cut timber in Kohistan District, was held at the Civil Secretariat Peshawar on Wednesday in the chair of NWFP Senior Ministers Rahimdad Khan and Bashir Ahmad Bilour.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is seriously considering a bold step against PML-N led Punjab government after announcement of PML-Q's forward block to support the latter in the upcoming Senate elections. They might even take into account toppling of the PML
There is a dire need to plant more and more fruit trees to overcome the food scarcity in the country, said Dr Fahmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly while briefing media persons, after inaugurating the Spring Tree Planting Campaign 2009 here Wednesday.
The Speaker, National Assembly, Dr Fehmida Mirza and Deputy Speaker, Faisal Karim Kundi have strongly condemned the bomb blast in Moman Town in Peshawar. In a message, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker termed the attack as barbaric act of terrorism that refl
Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sherry Rehman on Wednesday vowed to uphold freedom of the press, saying free media can help promote democracy and democratic institutions in the country. Sherry said the government has provided all possible assis
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that government is considering legislation to change the Thana Culture and introduce measures to provide affordable and speedy justice to the people at their doorsteps. He was talking to a delegation of notab
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday strongly condemned the blast in Peshawar in which ANP leader Alamzeb Khan was killed. The President and the Prime Minister in their separate messages expressed their deep s
Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar said on Wednesday that the government is left with no option except to crush the militants with force in the tribal areas and restive Swat valley. Speaking to reporters here, the minister vowed to intensify the use
The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Wednesday sought personal appearance of secretary services after showing its displeasure over a report submitted about removal of encroachments in the Miani Sahib Graveyard (MSG). The Secretary Services, Sikandar Sultan
In the pre-budget debate in the 11th session of the Punjab Assembly here Wednesday there was a consensus that agriculture was the back bone of the economy and steps to improve it must be taken. The legislators gave special emphasis on the development of h
In a bid to secure maximum number of seats in the Senate elections scheduled for March 4, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz PML-N has started contacting different political parties having representation in the Parliament. Sources in the PML-N told Busin
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Rabita Committee on Wednesday announced the names of three candidates to contest the forthcoming election of Senate of Pakistan to be held on March 4. According to a statement issued by MQM here, Baber Ghauri, Haseeb Khan a
Pakistani security forces detained a New Zealander on Wednesday who was trying to enter the South Waziristan region, an al Qaeda and Taliban militant stronghold on the Afghan border, officials said. The man, identified as a 35-year-old New Zealander with
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has indicated that it may consider a $30 million loan for Bhasha dam in 2011, sources in Planning Commission told Business Recorder. They said that IDB has agreed to provide financing for Diamer Bhasha dam and will ho
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has indicated that it may consider a $30 million loan for Bhasha dam in 2011, sources in Planning Commission told Business Recorder. They said that IDB has agreed to provide financing for Diamer Bhasha dam and will ho
The Federal Minister for Communication, Dr Alamgir Khan, has said that Pakistan has incurred a loss of billions of dollars due to suspension of Afghan Transit Trade due to terrorist activities, while thousands of Pakistanis have been rendered jobless. How
Haris Aslam GM AKD Trade said that AKD Trade is the pioneer of Online Stock Trading (OST) in Pakistan and has served investors all across Pakistan and abroad as a gateway to Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) by its Online Trading Facility, according to a press
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain on Wednesday strongly condemned the death of Aalam Zaib Khan, a leader of Awami National Party (ANP) and a member of NWFP Assembly, in a blast in Peshawar. In a statement issued here by MQM, Altaf Hussain
On the first day of the 265th annual Urs celebration of the great saint poet Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai (R.A), a traditional folklore "Sughran Je Katchahri" held at Excellence Center at Bhitshah evening. The Sughars from all over Sindh participated in
The Board of Directors (BoD) of the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has revised the criteria for selection of top-25 companies for the year 2009. However, for the selection of top companies for the year 2008, the existing criteria as applicable for the year
The Sindh Chief Secretary (CS), Fazul Rehman has assured the Nazim, City District Government Hyderabad (CDGH), Kanwar Naveed Jamil that funds will be released soon to complete the on-going development schemes in Hyderabad.
Most industries in the Sindh Industrial Trading Estate (Site), Karachi, largest industrial area in Pakistan, have come to a grinding halt due to low pressure of gas. Engr M.A.Jabbar, Chairman, Site Association of Industry (SAI) has expressed grave concern
Awami National Party (ANP) in Sindh Assembly on Wednesday asked its coalition partners Pakistan People's Party (PPP) for an explanation on a big disparity in the prices of essential food items, like flour, in the provinces.
Ikenobo study group of Karachi plans to hold the first ever "Mini Ikebana" exhibition in Pakistan, at the auditorium of Japan Cultural Centre, here on February 17. Organisers here on Wednesday said the programme was being organised in collaboration with J
Chapal, a leading property developer in Dubai and Northern Emirates, celebrated its 40th anniversary and presented the first ever 'Chapal Business Awards' to the investors, contractors and media at a gala dinner event held recently (February 9) in Grand H
Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has increased power tariff for domestic and industrial consumers, a private TV channel reported on Wednesday. According to the channel, KESC has raised electricity rates for domestic users from 40 to 80 paias per uni
Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has increased power tariff for domestic and industrial consumers, a private TV channel reported on Wednesday. According to the channel, KESC has raised electricity rates for domestic users from 40 to 80 paias per uni
Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has increased power tariff for domestic and industrial consumers, a private TV channel reported on Wednesday. According to the channel, KESC has raised electricity rates for domestic users from 40 to 80 paias per uni
A case has been registered against Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving gunman and 13 others in connection with the Mumbai attacks, Aaj TV reported on Wednesday. The case was registered on the basis of the probe conducted by the Federal Investigati
A case has been registered against Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving gunman and 13 others in connection with the Mumbai attacks, Aaj TV reported on Wednesday. The case was registered on the basis of the probe conducted by the Federal Investigati
Pakistan could export up to 4.0 million tonnes of rice in the 2008/09 financial year but government intervention is making rice more expensive and that is hurting overseas sales, exporters said on Wednesday. Rice exports from Pakistan, the world''s fifth-
Pakistan could export up to 4.0 million tonnes of rice in the 2008/09 financial year but government intervention is making rice more expensive and that is hurting overseas sales, exporters said on Wednesday. Rice exports from Pakistan, the world's fifth-l
Pakistan could export up to 4.0 million tonnes of rice in the 2008/09 financial year but government intervention is making rice more expensive and that is hurting overseas sales, exporters said on Wednesday. Rice exports from Pakistan, the world's fifth-l
Remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis continued to show a rising trend as an amount of 4.27731 billion dollar was received in the first seven months (July-January) of the current fiscal year 2008-09, an increase of 653.91 million dollar or 18.05 pe
Remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis continued to show a rising trend as an amount of 4.27731 billion dollar was received in the first seven months (July-January) of the current fiscal year 2008-09, an increase of 653.91 million dollar or 18.05 pe
Remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis continued to show a rising trend as an amount of 4.27731 billion dollar was received in the first seven months (July-January) of the current fiscal year 2008-09, an increase of 653.91 million dollar or 18.05 pe
The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday clarified that 50 percent cash margin condition on the financing against the sugar stock would not be applicable to financing facilities given for cane procurement for the ongoing crushing season. As a step to curb
The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday clarified that 50 percent cash margin condition on the financing against the sugar stock would not be applicable to financing facilities given for cane procurement for the ongoing crushing season. As a step to curb
The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday clarified that 50 percent cash margin condition on the financing against the sugar stock would not be applicable to financing facilities given for cane procurement for the ongoing crushing season. As a step to curb
The Establishment Division has stopped notification of transfer of Federal Secretary Finance Ahmed Waqar because it has been controversial for not consulting Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin. Aaj TV reported that Establishment Div
Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (February 11, 2009).
The Establishment Division has stopped notification of transfer of Federal Secretary Finance Ahmed Waqar because it has been controversial for not consulting Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin. Aaj TV reported that Establishment Div
Pakistan may request International Monetary Fund to review some of the fiscal targets due to slippages in tax revenues and current expenditures and slowing down economic activity, official sources said. The Ministry of Finance is preparing detailed fiscal
Pakistan may request International Monetary Fund to review some of the fiscal targets due to slippages in tax revenues and current expenditures and slowing down economic activity, official sources said. The Ministry of Finance is preparing detailed fiscal
Pakistan may request International Monetary Fund to review some of the fiscal targets due to slippages in tax revenues and current expenditures and slowing down economic activity, official sources said. The Ministry of Finance is preparing detailed fiscal
Norwegian police said Wednesday they are investigating two ex-prime ministers on suspicion of fraudulently receiving excessive pension payments. A parliamentary committee concluded in January that Gro Harlem Brundtland and Kjell Magne Bondevik, as well as
Norwegian police said Wednesday they are investigating two ex-prime ministers on suspicion of fraudulently receiving excessive pension payments. A parliamentary committee concluded in January that Gro Harlem Brundtland and Kjell Magne Bondevik, as well as
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
Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was sworn in as prime minister on Wednesday by old enemy President Robert Mugabe and vowed to salvage the ruined economy. Their power-sharing deal has raised hopes among Zimbabweans of an end to widespread ha
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
Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was sworn in as prime minister on Wednesday by old enemy President Robert Mugabe and vowed to salvage the ruined economy. Their power-sharing deal has raised hopes among Zimbabweans of an end to widespread ha
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has constituted a high-level committee to thoroughly review the Continuous Funding System (CFS) MK-II including risk management, eligible securities and margin requirements. The committee has been
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has constituted a high-level committee to thoroughly review the Continuous Funding System (CFS) MK-II including risk management, eligible securities and margin requirements. The committee has been