Heidanorie Wieczorrek-Zeulm, Minister for Economic Co-operation and Development, Federal Republic of Germany on the Afghan Refugees and RAHA initiative called on the Federal Minister for SAFRON Najmuddin Khan in his office here Wednesday, and discussed ma
Country Director, British Council, Sue Beaumont held a reception for Vice Chancellors of 25 Pakistani universities, who had returned from a leadership conference and training in the UK sponsored by the HEC and British Council conducted by the Leadership F
A majority of employees in Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on Wednesday elected the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) backed United Workers Front (UWF) as its Collective Bargaining Agent (CBA) for the year 2009-10.
A five-member US Congressional delegation led by Senator Jon Kyl, called on Federal Minister for Defence, Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar, and discussed with him matters of mutual interest. The meeting exchanged views on regional security environment and the anti-
The Parliamentary Committee on National Security has formally approved the 14-point recommendations on the resolution passed by the joint in-camera session of the parliament last year. The meeting of the committee was held here on Wednesday with its chair
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to the legal fraternity for carrying out exemplary peaceful struggle for rule of law in the society and urged its support to root out corruption from judiciary.
Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly has said that parliaments have a pivotal role in preventing and tackling existing as well as emerging crisis through effective monitoring and legislation. He urged the world parliaments to play their pr
The Punjab government on Wednesday issued a notification regarding transfers and postings of six officers, including Director Excise and Taxation and Director Industries. Usman Sarosh Alvi, Director Industries Punjab replaced Anwar Rasheed, DG Excise and
Dr Zafar Altaf, Chairman, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) has said that Agricultural scientists should plan such projects which lead to achieve economic stability and prosperity in the country. He was presiding over a high level meeting atte
Engineering Development Board (EDB) is trying to get short-term experts under senior volunteer programmes of international donor agencies for the engineering industry particularly for auto sector so that they could resolve their technical problems and pro
The Ameer of Jamaat-i-Islami Syed Munawar Hassan met Dr Fauzia Siddiqi sister of Dr Afia Siddiqi in Mansoora on Wednesday. Dr Fareed Piracha was present on the occasion. Dr Fauzia told the JI leader about the development in case of her sister in Washingto
Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin said on Wednesday that government would impose tax on stock market, real estate and agriculture sectors in the next three years to broaden the tax-base and raise tax to GDP ratio.
At least three fire fighters were injured struggling to extinguish a fierce fire that engulfed a paint factory in Site area on Wednesday. Almost all the fire tenders of the city were called for extinguishing the inferno that gutted millions of rupees raw
At least three fire fighters were injured struggling to extinguish a fierce fire that engulfed a paint factory in Site area on Wednesday. Almost all the fire tenders of the city were called for extinguishing the inferno that gutted millions of rupees raw
Textile sector of Pakistan depicted strong earnings growth of 23 percent in the first half of FY09 as compared to the corresponding period last year. The composite sector, which accounts for approximately 67 percent of the entire textile sector market cap
Textile sector of Pakistan depicted strong earnings growth of 23 percent in the first half of FY09 as compared to the corresponding period last year. The composite sector, which accounts for approximately 67 percent of the entire textile sector market cap
The countrys rice exports have increased to $1.55 billion in the current fiscal year from July 2008 to April 05, 2009. "Despite financial crisis, global economic recession and heavy competition in the international markets due to bumper crop in almost all
The countrys rice exports have increased to $1.55 billion in the current fiscal year from July 2008 to April 05, 2009. "Despite financial crisis, global economic recession and heavy competition in the international markets due to bumper crop in almost all
Police said on Wednesday that they had arrested five members of militant group for allegedly plotting to bomb sensitive sites in Karachi. "We have arrested five terrorists and seized... weapons, explosives and chemicals required for bomb-making," Karachi
The countrys rice exports have increased to $1.55 billion in the current fiscal year from July 2008 to April 05, 2009. "Despite financial crisis, global economic recession and heavy competition in the international markets due to bumper crop in almost all
Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Dr Farooq Sattar and Minister for Ports and Shipping, Babar Khan Ghauri called on Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday at PM Secretariat and discussed with him matters relating to KESC. Minister for Water and Po
Police said on Wednesday that they had arrested five members of militant group for allegedly plotting to bomb sensitive sites in Karachi. "We have arrested five terrorists and seized... weapons, explosives and chemicals required for bomb-making," Karachi
The National Highway Authority (NHA) has decided to penalise the vehicles, carrying the load greater than the permissible limits with effect from May 01, 2009. This was decided in a meeting chaired by NHA Member Finance Zafar Iqbal Gondal here on Wednesda
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) on Wednesday deplored the alleged quasi-judicial flogging in public of a girl in Swat and questioned legal status of implementation of Shariah in the region asking "any act of holding Courts, passing judgements and ca
The two leather clusters of NWFP in Charsadda and Bannu joined hands for taking benefit of the expertise of each other for the development of the sector in the respective areas. The two clusters were brought close to each other on the initiative of Small
Fluctuation in international oil prices has rendered the performance of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) unpredictable in terms of productivity. While the crude oil has again receded to below the $50 per barrel owing to slowdown in demand from US market, th
Nazim Karachi, Syed Mustafa Kamal has requested the President of Pakistan, Asif Zardari, Prime Minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani and the Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah to pay attention to the poor financial condition of the City District Government K
Director Valuation of Custom, Khuaja Tanveer Ahmed has advised business community to send suggestion to resolve custom valuation issue. Speaking at a meeting of Pakistan Yarn Merchant Association (Sindh Balochistan Zone), he agreed with the business commu
The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant aid totalling $5 million for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) in Pakistan through the United Nations Worl
Falling trend was seen on the currency market on Wednesday as the rupee failed to retain its overnight levels due to strong demand for dollars, dealers said. On the interbank market the rupee was down against dollar, losing seven paisa for buying at 80.60
In order to commemorate the effort of travel agents selling IGI Insurances Travel Sure Policies, a prize distribution ceremony was held in the three major cities of Pakistan. This 5 month long scheme entitled IGI Insurances partner travel agents and agenc
Falling trend was seen on the currency market on Wednesday as the rupee failed to retain its overnight levels due to strong demand for dollars, dealers said. On the interbank market the rupee was down against dollar, losing seven paisa for buying at 80.60
Sindh government seems unwilling to give proper attention to the industrial development, as it has not made any progress for establishment of Special Economic Zones, it is learnt. Economic zones would be set up in districts of Larkana, Shaheed Benazir Bhu
Chief Minister Balochistan Aslam Raisani on Wednesday said that if US drones struck his province in pursuance of al Qaeda and Taliban leaders, his government will only "condemn" them. He however, ruled out possibility of such attacks.
Three-day round of Anti-Polio Campaign under Special National Immunisation Drive (SNID) in 9 selected districts of the Punjab Province including Faisalabad would continue from 13th to 15th April, 2009. DCO Saeed Wahlah informed this during a meeting under
Justice Javed Iqbal, senior judge of the Supreme Court will take oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Thursday in the ceremonial hall of the SC. Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan, Judge SC will administer the oath, a press release issued on Wednesd
A heavy rain lashed the region here on Tuesday night, affecting standing wheat crop and mango orchards. The wheat is at a crucial stage of ripening and rain is very injurious to it, stated agri-experts and farmers.
The Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has said that the proposed plan of advancing clocks by one hour from May 1, 2009 will create disturbance in working schedules, rather than bringing discipline in official working.
48 Trainee Officers (B-20) of the 90th National Management Course of National Management College (NMC) Lahore along with Dean Rahat-ul-Ain and other Directing Staff visited OGDCL headquarter on April, 7 2009. MD & CEO Zahid Hussain welcomed the participan
The computer industry has witnessed over 50 percent decrease in its retail/vendors business, following recent terrorist attacks in various parts of the country, says latest computer sector data issued here Wednesday.
Javed Iqbal Warriach, MNA/chairman National Assembly standing committee on food and Agriculture presided over a meeting held at Parliament House Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss the performance of the Ministry of food and Agriculture and its attached Dep
The Federal Board of Revenue has issued the draft format of the warrant required for the attachment of moveable and immovable property in cases where defaulters failed to pay outstanding income tax arrears. The draft of the warrant has been issued for obt
The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to empower the senior income tax officials to conduct assessments on the basis of Trial Registration Numbers (TRNs) being allocated to the compulsorily registered new taxpayers. The TR Numbers would be issued to th
National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) has recovered a truck, loaded with 212 bags of rice worth Rs 0.6 million. Motorway Police was informed by the truck owner that his truck No SLE-9520, loaded with 212 bags of Rice, had been taken away by his dr
The working of provincial government offices got badly affected when unannounced prolonged spell of loadshedding hit the Sindh Secretariat on Wednesday. The government employees were seen chatting over cup of tea, while visitors who came to meet with conc
Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), and Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon Research Station ART, Switzerland have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for developing a three-year remediation strategy for contaminated site to safeguard public heal
Speakers at a conference stressed the need of taking prompt measures to overcome the current financial crisis and put the economy on right track. These views were expressed by several speakers at conference on "Managing in Turbulent Time" held at local ho
Million of rupees of imported electric power generators have been stuck up with the customs authorities due to discriminatory policy pursued by the revenue department of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) against generator importers of Sindh.
Consulate General of Malaysia has appointed American Express (Amex), Gerrys/Fedex, Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP) and Visatronix/TCS (Private) Ltd as "Malaysian Visa Service Providers" in Pakistan.
British Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Sadiq Khan has said that young people by acquiring knowledge about contemporary world can serve their societies better and promote global peace.
Despite tall claims, Sindh Home Department has not been able to take effective action against the increasing trends of installation of illegal barriers at the entry and exit points of the lanes and streets of the different areas of the city.
Fluctuation in international oil prices has rendered the performance of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) unpredictable in terms of productivity. While the crude oil has again receded to below the $50 per barrel owing to slowdown in demand from US market, th
Britains top share index ended down 0.1 percent on Wednesday, albeit well off session lows as Wall Street notched up some modest gains, with weakness in oil issues and banks offsetting a rally by selected miners. At the close, the FTSE 100 was 5.00 points
Uncertainty over Irelands plan to create a "bad bank" to cleanse its lenders of risky loans sent financial shares plunging and government bond yields spiking on Wednesday, overshadowing efforts to fix its fiscal crisis. Dublin proposed years of belt-tight
The threat posed by al Qaeda and its allies can be met only with the joint efforts of India and Pakistan, as well as the United States, a top US envoy to the region said on Wednesday. "For the first time since partition India, Pakistan and the United Stat
Hong Kong shares slid 3 percent on Wednesday on worries over battered corporate bottom lines amid the global downturn in the first quarter but carmaker Dongfeng Group soared on reports of record March vehicle sales. New listing Silver Base was a victim of
The threat posed by al Qaeda and its allies can be met only with the joint efforts of India and Pakistan, as well as the United States, a top US envoy to the region said on Wednesday. "For the first time since partition India, Pakistan and the United Stat