The lawyers on Thursday observed hunger strike, held general house meetings and took out rallies in the provincial capital for restoration of deposed Chief Justice, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and other judges of the higher courts. Lahore High Court Bar As
Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in collaboration with Eaco Women Movement is organising an exhibition on environment at a local hotel from February 28 to March 1, 2009.
Pakistan has decided to seek Chinese assistance to set up solar and wind power plants for generation of electricity in rural and urban areas. The formal request to Chinese government will be made during President Asif Ali Zardari's visit to China schedule
Modest improvement was seen on the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee gained 20 paisa for buying at 79.85 and it also rose by 28 paisa for selling at 79.87 versus dollar in process of trading, dealers said. Easy supply of dollars provided an opport
Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit on Thursday said that the apprehension of Nato about enforcement of Nizam-e-Adl Regulation in Malakand division are merely based on speculations.
Modest improvement was seen on the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee gained 20 paisa for buying at 79.85 and it also rose by 28 paisa for selling at 79.87 versus dollar in process of trading, dealers said. Easy supply of dollars provided an opport
As the political and legal battle lines are being redrawn in the country, Pakistan Muslim League (N) Chairman Raja Zafar-ul-Haq has said "PML (N) will not accept decision of the Supreme Court, if it disqualified the party leader Mohammad Nawaz Sharif and
Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Limited was incorporated in 1992. It is a joint venture between Honda Motor Company Limited Japan, and the Atlas Group of Companies, Pakistan. The company is listed on Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad stock exchanges. The first car
PML-N MNAs have filed an adjournment motion in the National Assembly (NA) and sought debate on regular drone attacks on Pakistani soil after certain reports suggested that unmanned US predators were using Pakistani bases for launching attacks in troubled
Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Limited was incorporated in 1992. It is a joint venture between Honda Motor Company Limited Japan, and the Atlas Group of Companies, Pakistan. The company is listed on Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad stock exchanges. The first car
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Rabita Committee has restored leaders of the party, Saleem Shahzad, Muhamamd Anwer and Anees Advocate, on their respective party posts. According to a statement issued by MQM here on Thursday, the three leaders of the party
Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) Karachi has witnessed 11.5 percent growth during July to January of current fiscal year 2008-09 as compared to last corresponding period, according to provincial statistics made available to Business Recorder on Thursday.
Pakistan Kisan Rabta Committee (PKRC) has announced support to lawyers' long march and sit-in urged the farmers, tenants and farm workers to fully participate in these programmes. The representatives of the committee, Nadeem Ashraf, Farooq Tariq, Liaquat
Farzana Raja, Federal Minister and in charge of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), briefed Thursday the members of Punjab assembly on the Programme. It may be noted that the Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had announced on February 18 that the BIS
Punjab government held successful negotiations with Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited to reduce price of tractors being booked under Green Tractor Subsidy Scheme, launched by Government of Punjab. After formal agreement with Punjab Government, Al-Ghazi Tractors L
Federal Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervez Ashraf Thursday said that the government is determined to eradicate Load-shedding from the country by December this year. Addressing employees of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco), Ashraf said that
The state of mother and child health continues to pose a great challenge in Pakistan, as more than half of country's population of women is suffering from various diseases mainly due to malnutrition.
The Federal Health Minister, Mir Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani said the National Institute of Health (NIH) in the field of public health would be strengthened and made a model institution in the health sector. This observation was made by the Minster while presi
Fourteen UN agencies operating in Pakistan have planned and developed a joint programme to address the needs for improving health and population issues in Pakistan with an estimated cost of $384.7 million.
In a bid to improve the service delivery of the disorganised public health sector, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly has directed the health ministry to verify the degrees of the doctors attached to the government institutions a
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and Pakistan Edible Oil Development Refiners Association (PEORA) have signed an agreement that will enable Malaysia to transfer its technical know-how to Pakistani experts in the refinery industry.
US President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper were to agree plans on Thursday to work together on environmentally friendly energy technology, as both move forward to tackle climate change. Obama arrived in Canada on his first intern
US President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper were to agree plans on Thursday to work together on environmentally friendly energy technology, as both move forward to tackle climate change. Obama arrived in Canada on his first intern
The extradition of Ajmal Kasab, the sole assailant captured alive by India during the Mumbai attacks, could only be sought through Interpol, said Attorney General Sardar Latif Khan Khosa, here on Thursday. Talking to reporters at Supreme Court, Khosa said
The extradition of Ajmal Kasab, the sole assailant captured alive by India during the Mumbai attacks, could only be sought through Interpol, said Attorney General Sardar Latif Khan Khosa, here on Thursday. Talking to reporters at Supreme Court, Khosa said
Ministry of Defence has sent names of four top officials of Pakistan Air Force to the President Asif Ali Zardari for appointment of new Chief of Air Staff. According to a private television channel here on Thursday, the proposed names included Air Marshal
Ministry of Defence has sent names of four top officials of Pakistan Air Force to the President Asif Ali Zardari for appointment of new Chief of Air Staff. According to a private television channel here on Thursday, the proposed names included Air Marshal
Reducing tensions between India and Pakistan is imperative to get Pakistan more focused on the fight against militants on its western border with Afghanistan, US special envoy Richard Holbrooke underscored on Wednesday.
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has failed to import wheat in time, which may lead to shortage of wheat in the country especially in Sindh province, Business Recorder reliably learnt here on Thursday. A wheat arrival schedule was issued b
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has failed to import wheat in time, which may lead to shortage of wheat in the country especially in Sindh province, Business Recorder reliably learnt here on Thursday. A wheat arrival schedule was issued b
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has failed to import wheat in time, which may lead to shortage of wheat in the country especially in Sindh province, Business Recorder reliably learnt here on Thursday. A wheat arrival schedule was issued b
The UN General Assembly president took yet another shot on Thursday at some world powers for what he called disrespect of the United Nations Charter, while intergovernmental negotiations began on reforming the UN Security Council.
The UN General Assembly president took yet another shot on Thursday at some world powers for what he called disrespect of the United Nations Charter, while intergovernmental negotiations began on reforming the UN Security Council.
A delegation of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Thursday visited the Rice Exporter Association of Pakistan (Reap) office and discussed various issues related to rice trade. The delegation comprising Joseph M Carroll, Counsellor for Agricult
A delegation of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Thursday visited the Rice Exporter Association of Pakistan (Reap) office and discussed various issues related to rice trade. The delegation comprising Joseph M Carroll, Counsellor for Agricult
A delegation of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Thursday visited the Rice Exporter Association of Pakistan (Reap) office and discussed various issues related to rice trade. The delegation comprising Joseph M Carroll, Counsellor for Agricult
Iran is still defying UN demands to suspend uranium enrichment and not co-operating with investigations into claims that its nuclear programme has a military aspect, the UN atomic watchdog said Thursday. "Contrary to the decisions of the (UN) Security Cou
Iran is still defying UN demands to suspend uranium enrichment and not co-operating with investigations into claims that its nuclear programme has a military aspect, the UN atomic watchdog said Thursday. "Contrary to the decisions of the (UN) Security Cou
A cleric was Thursday trying to convince Taliban militants in Swat valley to disarm under an agreement that would partially enforce sharia in the region, a spokesman of the cleric said. The cleric Maulana Sufi Mohammad travelled to Swat after signing a pe
A cleric was Thursday trying to convince Taliban militants in Swat valley to disarm under an agreement that would partially enforce sharia in the region, a spokesman of the cleric said. The cleric Maulana Sufi Mohammad travelled to Swat after signing a pe
Troops backed by gunship helicopters pounded suspected Taliban fighter hideouts near the Afghan border on Thursday, killing 14 people, officials said. Troops attacked several houses, which the militants had used as bases to attack security forces on the o
Troops backed by gunship helicopters pounded suspected Taliban fighter hideouts near the Afghan border on Thursday, killing 14 people, officials said. Troops attacked several houses, which the militants had used as bases to attack security forces on the o
Pakistan's troika has reiterated its determination to restore peace and tranquility in the country and resolve all outstanding issues through dialogue to make sure the restoration of the government's writ in every part of the country. President Asif Ali Z
Leader of the House in the Senate and Federal Minister for Inter-Province Co-ordinance Senator Raza Rabbani, Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro and Deputy Chairman Senate Jan Muhammad Khan Jamali have extended their warm felicitations to the senators who
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday directed the Punjab government to take immediate steps for providing speedy relief to Mukhtaran Mai and also ensure security to her against harassment by the culprits.
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday announced a compensation of Rs 500,000 for the family of the late Musa Khan Khel who was martyred in Swat on Wednesday. Musa Khan Khel was a brave reporter who carried out his duties fearlessly and dared to report on
President Asif Ali Zardari has said that government is determined to take all possible steps to ensure durable peace in Balochistan through empowering people as development of the province is on top of the government agenda. President said this at a meeti
For the first time in the country''s history, the Pakistan People''s Party-led coalition government is all set to launch National Survey on Poverty in March, Federal Minister and Incharge of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Farzana Raja said.
For the first time in the country's history, the Pakistan People's Party-led coalition government is all set to launch National Survey on Poverty in March, Federal Minister and Incharge of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Farzana Raja said.
For the first time in the country's history, the Pakistan People's Party-led coalition government is all set to launch National Survey on Poverty in March, Federal Minister and Incharge of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Farzana Raja said.
Pakistan will likely produce more wheat than the government's target of 25 million tonnes this year, and the nation may export wheat flour to Afghanistan and the Middle East, a senior official said on Thursday. "There is no fear of any shortfall. It shoul
The Kyrgyz parliament voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to close a US military base on its territory, in a blow for coalition forces who use the facility as a key supply route for Afghanistan. The vote came after the top US commander in Afghanistan predict
The Kyrgyz parliament voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to close a US military base on its territory, in a blow for coalition forces who use the facility as a key supply route for Afghanistan. The vote came after the top US commander in Afghanistan predict
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has communicated a list of sectors including leasing companies, ghee/cooking oil manufactures and financial institutions to the field formations for desk-audit under the provisions of Income Tax Ordinance 2001, it is lea