Federal Secretary Cabinet Division, Zafar Mahmood, on Friday underlined the need to upgrade the 27-year old Capital Hospital, equipping the healthcare facility with modern technology enabling the medical professionals to provide specialised treatment to t
Speaker National Dr Fehmida Mirza and Deputy Speaker Faisal Karim Kundi have strongly condemned the bomb blast in Jamrud, Khyber Agency, that caused loss of precious lives. They have also condemned the murder of Raja Asad Hameed, senior journalist associa
National Assemblys Standing Committee on Women Development on Friday unanimously adopted the Domestic Violence Bill after thorough deliberations. The committee directed the secretariat to submit it to the National Assembly so it could be tabled in the hou
The Chairman Senate, Farooq H. Naek and Deputy Chairman Senate, Jan Muhammad Khan Jamali have strongly condemned the brutal murder of Senior Reporter Raja Asad Hameed, who was murdered in cold blooded manner in Rawalpindi on Thursday. In their separate me
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, aims to increase its passenger numbers in 2009 by 15 percent to a total of 7 million. According to an Etihad Airways spokesperson on Friday, the airline would expand its global flight netwo
Two Pakistani Navy Ships, Nasr and Badr, under the command of Commodore Kamran Khan, are visiting Malaysia from April 4 to 7 to enhance defence relations and good will between the two countries. The Goodwill-cum-Training visit of Pakistan Navy (PN) ships
Founder Chairman Pak-USA Business Council and Former President FPCCI, Iftikhar Ali Malik has appreciated the role of business counterparts in USA for lobbying with the government and convincing to cut tariff on Pakistan Textiles. Malik was of the firm opi
The Karachi bound fishermen have criticised the government for imposing heavy taxes on them by its different agencies, saying that these levies are out of proportion as compared to their income of the whole year. The seafarers demand of the government to
The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will meet in Naudero, Larkana on April 3. The meeting will be presided over by the Party Co-Chairman and President Asif Ali Zardari and would be attended by the senior PPP leaders a
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira has condemned the violent attack on a journalist Raja Asad Hameed, Senior Reporter of Waqat television in which he lost his life. "It was a cold blooded murder by criminal minded individuals who
The profit after taxation of Wyeth Pakistan declined to Rs 144.292 million in the year ended on December 31, 2008 as compared to Rs 245.071 million earned in 2007. The earning per share of the company decreased to Rs 101.50 against Rs 172.39 recorded a ye
The profit after taxation of Wyeth Pakistan declined to Rs 144.292 million in the year ended on December 31, 2008 as compared to Rs 245.071 million earned in 2007. The earning per share of the company decreased to Rs 101.50 against Rs 172.39 recorded a ye
The President and Chief Executive Officer, ABB Private Limited, Farhat Ali has succeeded as the President of Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) for the year of 2009-2010. This was announced at the 149th Annual General Meeting of t
Governor Sindh, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan has advised business community to forget past and start making investment plans in the country for better future of coming generations. Speaking at dinner hosted by Moosa Saeed, Kamran Rashid Allahwala, Rizwan Ahmed
Federal Minister for Communication Dr Arbab Alamgir Khan Khalil has said that the federal government is paying special attention for the uplift of Balochistan and the communication sector is being revolutionised in the province. The federal minister expre
Managing Director, Wasa, Dr Javed Iqbal has directed FWO, Wasa Engineering Wing and KSB to complete work for installation of 69 tubewell in the city as soon as possible. Presiding a meeting here on Friday, he said installation work of these tubewells be c
Political leaders, Journalists and social workers on Friday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of Muhammad senior journalist and former president of Karachi Press Club (KPC), Sabihuddin Ghausi.
The Pakistan Peoples Party led-government is making utmost efforts for the welfare and uplift of minorities and safeguarding their rights. Minorities in the country, enjoy status equal to Muslim majority and under the articles 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, and
A full bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC), headed by Chief Justice Sayed Zahid Hussain, on Friday adjourned the hearing of three identical petitions against the promulgation of the Governors Rule in Punjab, till March 31.
Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) on Friday issued the electricity shutdown schedule for March 30 and 31. According to the schedule, on March 30, on account of maintenance and repair work, the power supply will remain suspended from 8am to 2pm from th
Divisional Commissioner Tahir Hussain has asked that solid and comprehensive strategy should be devised with the mutual consultation of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Wasa and City District Government for overcoming the problems of environme
Journalists community in Multan including photo journalists on Friday staged a demonstration in front of Multan press club condemning the assassination of two journalists of Dawn and Waqt TV channels and described it an open hooliganism against pressmen.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Friday expressed concern on the death of another journalists, Raja Assad Hameed, who was killed on Thursday in Rawalpindi. In a statement, the IFJ also expressed its concern for the failure of Pakistan aut
The voluntary repatriation of registered Afghans, with Proof of Registration (PoR) cards in Pakistan, assisted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), will resume on Wednesday, April 1, from Peshawar. The start date for Quetta will b
The price of chicken (living) has been raised to Rs 135 per kilogram while meat at Rs 260 and beef at Rs 150 per kg in different markets of Multan. Poultry vendors believed that the same trend would be maintained by the end of the week due to shortage of
Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Saarc CCI) has appreciated Pakistan governments decision to promote trade with the neighbouring countries. Tariq Sayeed, President Saarc CCI termed the decision a positive step, and said that it would help increase
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) has announced a generous scholarships programme commencing in August 2009 for students graduating from the Beaconhouse School System in Pakistan. Under this scheme, three scholarships covering 100percent of the
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), while expressing its concern over the issuance of audit notices, has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) not to carry physical audit before December 2009 in view of the government promise made in 20
Pakistan Muslim League (Quaid) President Chaudhry Shujaat on Friday accused PML-N of pressurising its ticket holders in Punjab to change their loyalties in a bid to complete the required number of MPAs to form government in the province. Addressing a pres
Emaar Pakistan, the country subsidiary of global property developer Emaar Properties PJSC, will launch sales of a limited collection of Mirador villas in its Canyon Views mixed-use community on March 28, 2009. The event will be held at the sales centers o
Former Test cricketer and fielding coach of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ijaz Ahmed, who was arrested by local police on Thursday in bogus cheques case, was shifted to Services Hospital on Friday following asthma attack and high blood pressure in lock-up
Pakistan on Friday welcomed US President Barack Obamas new strategy in Afghanistan and promised to play "an active, constructive role" in it. "I think the new Obama administrations approach is a very positive approach. They are looking towards a regional
Hashoo Group of Companies, which is already engaged in oil and gas exploration and production in Pakistan through its companies namely Orient Petroleum International Inc (OPII) and Zaver Petroleum Corporation Limited (ZPCL), has launched Global Drilling C
With a view to further improve the efficiency of doctors, the administration of Jinnah Hospital Lahore has introduced electronic scroll system in emergency department. Principal Allama Iqbal Medical College/ Jinnah Hospital Professor Dr Javed Akram inform
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday welcoming the review of US policy on Afghanistan said that all the neighbouring countries should be taken on board for resolution of regional issues.
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday welcoming the review of US policy on Afghanistan said that all the neighbouring countries should be taken on board for resolution of regional issues.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday said that Pakistan was making determined efforts to stabilise the situation along its border with Afghanistan. "Pakistan has a central role in facilitating the stabilisation process in Afghanistan, and we re
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday said that Pakistan was making determined efforts to stabilise the situation along its border with Afghanistan. "Pakistan has a central role in facilitating the stabilisation process in Afghanistan, and we re
Though the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has initiated stern campaign against the makers and the sellers of chewing tobacco, the vendors are unabashedly selling the toxic products under the safe-shelter of the law enforcers. A large number of yo
The professional skills, providing help and guidance to the commuters besides their counselling is the hall mark of the National Highway and Motor Police (NH&MP) and it should continue in all circumstances.
Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has demanded the abolition of new licensing rules for cargo and custom clearing agents saying that these rules are tantamount to deprive a huge population linked with this business from bread.
All Sindh Sarraf Jewellers Association (ASSJA) Sindh president, Haroon Rashid Chand has said that 10 kilograms of gold worth Rs 25 million was imported in February 2009 as against 43 kilograms in January 2009. Which was valued at Rs 96 million.
The major opposition party in the Parliament, Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) has decided in principle to remain calm and cool during the second Presidential address to the joint session of the Parliament on Saturday (today).
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) on Friday, under section 332 of Pakistan Penal Code, unanimously recommended to include domestic violence in the definition of Zarar (inflecting any injury or damage). The CII voiced concern over the increasing number
Custom CARE authority has no time to see the delegation of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) headed by Senior Vice President of KCCI Jawed Bilwani wanted to meet the authority and discuss important issues relating to trade and industry.
Currently 50,000 children are suffering from renal diseases in the country, while only 400 children could be given kidney transplantation annually due to lack of paediatric nephrologists in Pakistan. Professor Gaffar Billoo, an expert paediatric consultan
An Inquiry Tribunal comprising Justice Syed Shabbar Raza Rizvi of Lahore High Court has asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to manage within one week production or statements of Sri Lankan cricket team members. On Friday, the tribunal recorded statement
Senior advocate Akram Sheikh is filing an intra-court appeal against contempt sentence awarded to proposer and seconder of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif in their disqualification case.
The Prime Minister has enhanced the pay, allowances and privileges admissible to CJ, Judges of Supreme Appellate Court, Northern Areas equivalent to those admissible to the Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme Court of AJK.
Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh Sharmilla Faruqui has stressed the need to chalk out a comprehensive strategy to resolve the prevailing issue of shortage and exorbitant rates of wheat flour in the province. Talking to media persons during her visit to Mal