Berliners rejected Sunday giving the city's secondary school children the choice of religious education lessons instead of mandatory ethics classes, preliminary results from a referendum showed.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is finalising parameters for including registered persons in the list of 'White' taxpayers for placing an effective mechanism to monitor the compliant and non-compliant businessmen. Sources told Business Recorder
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is finalising parameters for including registered persons in the list of ''White'' taxpayers for placing an effective mechanism to monitor the compliant and non-compliant businessmen. Sources told Business Recorder </
Thousands of people rallied in Buner valley on Sunday to call on the government and the Taliban to avoid conflict as fears grew of an imminent military offensive in the north-west region. The Taliban's creeping advance towards Islamabad - Buner is just 10
Thousands of people rallied in Buner valley on Sunday to call on the government and the Taliban to avoid conflict as fears grew of an imminent military offensive in the north-west region. The Taliban's creeping advance towards Islamabad - Buner is just 10
The US declared a public health emergency Sunday to deal with the emerging new swine flu, much like the government does to prepare for approaching hurricanes. Officials reported 20 US cases of swine flu in five states so far, with the latest in Ohio and N
The US declared a public health emergency Sunday to deal with the emerging new swine flu, much like the government does to prepare for approaching hurricanes. Officials reported 20 US cases of swine flu in five states so far, with the latest in Ohio and N
Taliban militants in Buner district shaved the heads and moustaches of four men as punishment for listening to music, one of the men said Sunday. In one incident late Saturday, Taliban shaved the heads and moustaches of four men for listening to music, a
Taliban militants in Buner district shaved the heads and moustaches of four men as punishment for listening to music, one of the men said Sunday. In one incident late Saturday, Taliban shaved the heads and moustaches of four men for listening to music, a
The lawyer for the only surviving suspected gunman of the Mumbai attacks believes defending his Pakistani client in an Indian court poses a "nearly impossible" challenge. "It's an uphill task," said Abbas Kazmi, who maintains that his client, Mohammed Ajm
The lawyer for the only surviving suspected gunman of the Mumbai attacks believes defending his Pakistani client in an Indian court poses a "nearly impossible" challenge. "It's an uphill task," said Abbas Kazmi, who maintains that his client, Mohammed Ajm
OPEC Secretary General Abdalla El-Badri said the cartel wants to see oil prices rising to more than 70 dollars a barrel, at a press conference here Sunday. "The price of 50 dollars is not enough to cover investment costs for the future," El-Badri told rep
OPEC Secretary General Abdalla El-Badri said the cartel wants to see oil prices rising to more than 70 dollars a barrel, at a press conference here Sunday. "The price of 50 dollars is not enough to cover investment costs for the future," El-Badri told rep
OPEC Secretary General Abdalla El-Badri said the cartel wants to see oil prices rising to more than 70 dollars a barrel, at a press conference here Sunday. "The price of 50 dollars is not enough to cover investment costs for the future," El-Badri told rep
The President, Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the murder of PPP leader, Javed Baqir and his wife by unknown gunmen in Dera Ismail Khan. The President in his message expressed deep shock and grief over this tragic incident conveyed his heartfelt c
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday the government is exploring all available resources to ensure provision of basic amenities of life to people despite the financial constraints.
Finance ministers see signs the global economy is stabilising but are cautioning it will take until the middle of next year for the world to emerge from the worst recession in decades. In a daylong session of the International Monetary Fund, many minister
Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik said Taliban have unveiled their nefarious designs by killing innocent people and children through a toy bomb blast in Lower Dir. In a statement, Rehman Malik said the masses couldn't bear more such unwan
A former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Razi-ur-Rehman Khan, is said to have earned millions of rupees, along with other two Commissioners (one deceased), in the name of performance bonuses.
A former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Razi-ur-Rehman Khan, is said to have earned millions of rupees, along with other two Commissioners (one deceased), in the name of performance bonuses.
A former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Razi-ur-Rehman Khan, is said to have earned millions of rupees, along with other two Commissioners (one deceased), in the name of performance bonuses.
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) is planning to scrap seven more cargo vessels of its fast-depleting shipping fleet by the end of next year, Business Recorder reliably learnt.
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) is planning to scrap seven more cargo vessels of its fast-depleting shipping fleet by the end of next year, Business Recorder reliably learnt.
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) is planning to scrap seven more cargo vessels of its fast-depleting shipping fleet by the end of next year, Business Recorder reliably learnt.
Lesco (Lahore Electric Supply Company) has defaulted upon its Rs 3 billion final repayment due on April 22 to Employees Old Age Benefits Institution, a labour welfare pension organisation. It has been learnt from capital market sources that EOBI had acqui
Lesco (Lahore Electric Supply Company) has defaulted upon its Rs 3 billion final repayment due on April 22 to Employees Old Age Benefits Institution, a labour welfare pension organisation. It has been learnt from capital market sources that EOBI had acqui
Lesco (Lahore Electric Supply Company) has defaulted upon its Rs 3 billion final repayment due on April 22 to Employees Old Age Benefits Institution, a labour welfare pension organisation. It has been learnt from capital market sources that EOBI had acqui
Lesco (Lahore Electric Supply Company) has defaulted upon its Rs 3 billion final repayment due on April 22 to Employees Old Age Benefits Institution, a labour welfare pension organisation. It has been learnt from capital market sources that EOBI had acqui
World Bank (WB) will approve $60 million technical assistance (TA) for Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) in the meeting of its 'Board of Governors' scheduled to be held in early June. Reliable sources told Business Recorder that the TA would no
World Bank (WB) will approve $60 million technical assistance (TA) for Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) in the meeting of its 'Board of Governors' scheduled to be held in early June. Reliable sources told Business Recorder that the TA would no
World Bank (WB) will approve $60 million technical assistance (TA) for Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) in the meeting of its ''Board of Governors'' scheduled to be held in early June. Reliable sources told Business Recorder that the TA would
Despite healthy buying witnessed on the first and last trading days of the week ended on April 25, 2009, KSE-100 index closed at 7,620.87 points level, with a net loss of 174.08 points. Analysts said that security concerns arising from news from Swat vall
Despite healthy buying witnessed on the first and last trading days of the week ended on April 25, 2009, KSE-100 index closed at 7,620.87 points level, with a net loss of 174.08 points. Analysts said that security concerns arising from news from Swat vall
Despite healthy buying witnessed on the first and last trading days of the week ended on April 25, 2009, KSE-100 index closed at 7,620.87 points level, with a net loss of 174.08 points. Analysts said that security concerns arising from news from Swat vall
Investment under CFS fell by 24 percent by Rs 165 million on Friday, April 24, 2009, going down to a meagre Rs 520 million. "Following the discontinuation of CFS Mk-II since April 8, 2009, the level is quickly falling as prior investments are released and
Investment under CFS fell by 24 percent by Rs 165 million on Friday, April 24, 2009, going down to a meagre Rs 520 million. "Following the discontinuation of CFS Mk-II since April 8, 2009, the level is quickly falling as prior investments are released and
Investment under CFS fell by 24 percent by Rs 165 million on Friday, April 24, 2009, going down to a meagre Rs 520 million. "Following the discontinuation of CFS Mk-II since April 8, 2009, the level is quickly falling as prior investments are released and
Investment under CFS fell by 24 percent by Rs 165 million on Friday, April 24, 2009, going down to a meagre Rs 520 million. "Following the discontinuation of CFS Mk-II since April 8, 2009, the level is quickly falling as prior investments are released and
Smooth supply of dollars made the rupee able to resist sharp declines during the week ended on April 25, 2009. On the interbank market, the rupee inched up with three paisa against dollar for buying at 80.52 and five paisa for selling at 80.55.
Smooth supply of dollars made the rupee able to resist sharp declines during the week ended on April 25, 2009. On the interbank market, the rupee inched up with three paisa against dollar for buying at 80.52 and five paisa for selling at 80.55.
The country's services sector registered trade deficit of some 3 billion dollar in the first nine months of current fiscal year mainly due to high payments of transportation, travel and financial services. However, trade performance of overall services se
The country's services sector registered trade deficit of some 3 billion dollar in the first nine months of current fiscal year mainly due to high payments of transportation, travel and financial services. However, trade performance of overall services se
The country''s services sector registered trade deficit of some 3 billion dollar in the first nine months of current fiscal year mainly due to high payments of transportation, travel and financial services. However, trade performance of overall services s
A student threw a shoe at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during an election rally in a western Indian city on Sunday after he was stopped from shouting at the veteran politician, police said.
A student threw a shoe at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during an election rally in a western Indian city on Sunday after he was stopped from shouting at the veteran politician, police said.
The Lahore stock market remained bearish during the week ended on April 26, 2009 and the LSE-25 index lost 4.38 percent mainly on account of profit taking and the worsening law and order situation in parts of NWFP and Balochistan.
The Lahore stock market remained bearish during the week ended on April 26, 2009 and the LSE-25 index lost 4.38 percent mainly on account of profit taking and the worsening law and order situation in parts of NWFP and Balochistan.
The Federal Reserve is likely to maintain its aggressive efforts to lift the US economy out of deep recession but also seek to lay the groundwork for a potential recovery, analysts say.
Libya on Sunday started construction of a $5 billion economic zone for energy firms operating in the country, government officials said. Smart Energy City is a joint project between Libya's state Fund for Economic and Social Development and Bahraini Islam
Due to wrong policies of the provincial government, farmers of Punjab have suffered much in selling their wheat. They are moving from pillar to post in selling their produce at prescribed rate set by the government. Former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry P
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Sunday that the elements like Maulana Sufi Muhammad want to promote extremist ideology in Islamabad. Prolonging the demand list by Sufi Muhammad would prove detrimental for the c
Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), an apex body of chambers in the country on Sunday expressed grave concern on importing 20,000 tractors, that is causing colossal loss to local industry.
Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), an apex body of chambers in the country on Sunday expressed grave concern on importing 20,000 tractors, that is causing colossal loss to local industry.
Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), an apex body of chambers in the country on Sunday expressed grave concern on importing 20,000 tractors, that is causing colossal loss to local industry.
Taliban militants on Sunday handed over to Pakistani officials the body of a Polish man who was beheaded in February after being held by the hard-liners for months, officials said.
Taliban militants on Sunday handed over to Pakistani officials the body of a Polish man who was beheaded in February after being held by the hard-liners for months, officials said.
Saudi Arabia is considering allowing women to vote in municipal elections this year but they would still be barred from running for office, a senior government official was quoted as saying on Sunday. Saudi Arabia is the world's biggest oil exporter and a
Saudi Arabia is considering allowing women to vote in municipal elections this year but they would still be barred from running for office, a senior government official was quoted as saying on Sunday. Saudi Arabia is the world's biggest oil exporter and a
Six family members were killed and four others injured when a hand grenade exploded on board a pick-up truck in a tribal area near the Afghan border, officials said Sunday. The incident took place late Saturday near Asar Madakhel village, around 45 kilome
Six family members were killed and four others injured when a hand grenade exploded on board a pick-up truck in a tribal area near the Afghan border, officials said Sunday. The incident took place late Saturday near Asar Madakhel village, around 45 kilome
First iron and steel conference will be held on April 29 at a local hotel. Federal Minister for Industries and Production Mian Manzoor Aahmad Wattoo will inaugurate the conference.
Though credit utilisation by Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) had been on the rise during FY09, it stood at a modest total of Rs 64 billion by March 28, 2009 compared with Rs 62 billion a month ago on February 28 and just Rs31.5 billion during July 1, 200
Though credit utilisation by Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) had been on the rise during FY09, it stood at a modest total of Rs 64 billion by March 28, 2009 compared with Rs 62 billion a month ago on February 28 and just Rs31.5 billion during July 1, 200
Though credit utilisation by Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) had been on the rise during FY09, it stood at a modest total of Rs 64 billion by March 28, 2009 compared with Rs 62 billion a month ago on February 28 and just Rs31.5 billion during July 1, 200
The government has accorded special attention to the promotion and development of cottage industries and for this purpose Rs 400 million would be spent to accelerate the pace of exports and enhance the productivity level in Punjab. Official sources told <
The special court hearing Ajmal Kasab's case has rejected his plea to read newspapers in jail. The defence lawyer said he informed the court about Kasab's plea, but it was rejected and allowed him (lawyer) to provide Kasab some storybooks. The lawyer said
Development works on Pak-Iran gas pipeline project would be undertaken shortly, the Managing Director, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), Abdul Rashid Loan revealed. Talking to Business Recorder he disclosed that the Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline
Despite bumper production of rice in the current fiscal year farmers were not able to get proper price rate in return, were compelled to sell their yield at throw away prices and the disappointed farmers therefore, have decided to cultivate BT cotton inst
Chairman of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan speaking on the 13th foundation day of his party here on Sunday said Sufi Muhammad was not flouting agreement with the government but Quran-e-Pak. He said they would not accept anybody who did not belie
Going beyond the repeated assertions of "do more" by the West and the United States in the war against terrorism, President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday said it was time to get together and strengthen each other to be able to achieve more.
Dera Ghazi Khan Police have recovered video clips of suicidal attacks on FIA centre, Lahore, residence of Rashid Khan Niwani, MNA in Bhakkar, District Head Quarter Hospital Dera Ismail Khan and a bus of ISI in Rawalpindi, and photographs of suicide bomber
Five persons including three members of a family were killed while two others sustained injuries in a collision between a car, a truck and a motorcycle near Khorri on GT Road on Sunday. According to police, Dr Tariq along with his sons and friends was goi
United Nations must take serious cognisance of the external interference and involvement of India, Afghanistan and Russia in terrorist activities on Pakistan soil.
Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) will help in arresting poverty at the earliest, said Tariq Mehmood Bajwa, MNA. He said here on Sunday that Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is pro-people democratic force and its policies are targeted to give maximum r
Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that government would purchase every single grain of wheat from the farmers so they should not be worried about their crops. He said that to facilitate the small farmers, the procurement target of wheat h
Police on Saturday arrested Maulana Abdullah - a close aide of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Baitullah Mehsud - from Alikhel area of Sargodha. Information provided by Abdullah to the police resulted in arrest of five more suspects, including fou
Ittehad Airlines of Abu Dhabi would soon start its direct passenger flights between Sialkot and Abu Dhabi for providing the better aviation and travelling facilities to people. Vice Chairman Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL) Malik Muhammad Ashr
Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Vincenzo Prati, has said that his country is willing to extend its economic co-operation in different sectors with Pakistan, which would help enhance boost up the exports of Pakistani products. Exchanging views with the
Federal Minister for Population Welfare Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan and President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Hassan Ali Bhatti will address a joint press conference at SCCI here on April 27 (today) regarding announcement of Rs 750 million s
About 71,435 tonnes wheat has so far been procured at government support price in Gujranwala region while nine officials of food department were suspended on the farmers' complaints against them. This was stated by Punjab Minister for Prisons Chaudhry Abd
Chairman, Re-structuring Committee of Planning and Development Department, MNA Ahsan Iqbal, has stressed for accelerating development on scientific lines besides putting Punjab's economy on the right direction and for this purpose the government will prov
The Prime Minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has directed the Ministry of Water and Power and Petroleum to ensure smooth power and gas supply to industry on top priority to expedite the industrialisation process in the country.
Anti Corruption Establishment (ACE) has booked 3 persons including 2 government officers on the charges of misappropriation in the distribution of gunny bags. Director, ACE, Nawazish Ali conducted raid at Dar-ul-Ehsan Purchase Center and found that 24,000
State Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Syed Sumsam Ali Shah Bukhari, has said that PPP government is implementing a number welfare projects across the country to provide maximum relief to the masses in line with PPP manifesto.
The Federal Minister for Population Welfare, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has strongly condemned the toy bomb attack on children in Lower Dir. In a statement on Sunday, she said that those who committed such an inhuman act of killing innocent school-going childr
Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has taken the direly needed initiative to create awareness among its members regarding the importance of Disaster and Crises Management. SCCI will organise a daylong seminar and a demonstration exercise on i
Leader of the House in the Senate, Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari said on Sunday nuclear assets of the country are in safe hands. 'These are our valuable assets and it is the obligation and right of every citizen to protect them,' he said while addressing th
Leader of the House in Senate Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari said the murder of Syed Asad Ali Zaidi is a conspiracy of those elements who wanted to destabilise the country.
Sindh Women Development Department is establishing a chain of complaint centres for facilitating women in crisis and rendering legal, medical and counselling services to them, official sources told APP.
Member Punjab Assembly Amna Khan has deplored attack on a Christian locality in Karachi, adding government has failed to provide protection to the life and property of the minorities. She expressed these views while talking to a delegation of ladies of Mi
The Enforcement Directorate of the Capital Development Authority has launched operation against the private schools running in the residential sectors of federal capital. CDA sources told APP that the concerned authorities initiated operation on Sunday an
The Advisor to Infrastructure Project Development Facility (IPDF), Ghulam Murtaza Satti said on Sunday the IPDF would soon complete 12 projects worth Rs208 billion on the Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode besides planning to attract private or foreign
Member of Provincial Assembly (NWFP) Gulistan Bhittani has asked the Tank District Administration to take special measures for resolving drinking water problem in the city. Talking to APP here on Sunday, he said that the residents of Tank city have been f
The Director General, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Athar Abbas has outright rejected the (baseless) fears that Taliban could storm Islamabad. Talking to CNN, he said it is impossible for a band of only 200 Taliban, who had come to
A Pakistani researcher is one of the 100 scientists who will receive an award from the ASCO Cancer Foundation in Orlando. The foundation will honour oncologists and oncology fellows with the International Development and Education Award (IDEA) and Merit A
The Provincial Minister for Information and Public Relations, Mian Iftikhar Hussain on Sunday said that the operation against militants in Lower Dir district would not affect the ongoing peace efforts in Malakand division and Nizam-e-Adl Regulations and v
A three-member delegation of Awami National Party (ANP) led by its provincial chief, Shahi Syed, called on Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah. An official statement said that the situation pertaining to law and order in the metropolis was discussed
Sindh Minister for Women Development, Tauqeer Fatima Bhutto on Sunday said that the Women Development Department is taking practical steps for welfare and providing protection to industrial sector workers. She was talking to women workers belonging to dif
All major political parties have decided to have intra-party meetings to evolve a home grown national strategy for tackling the growing militancy, Daily Business Recorder has learnt. Though, the political parties took a long time to reach this deci
A delegation of Sunni Tehreek (ST) led by its leader Maulana Shakeel Qadri called on Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah at CM House here on Sunday. The Chief Minister thanked the ST delegation on putting off their "Difa-e-Islam" rally.