Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Muhammad Azam Khan Swati on Thursday said that the research and development center has developed new variety of cotton seed which will help increase cotton production by 30 percent per acre.

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may make it mandatory for the taxpayers to pay some amount of the disputed taxes in advance for resolution of tax disputes under the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism. Sources told Business Recorder o

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may make it mandatory for the taxpayers to pay some amount of the disputed taxes in advance for resolution of tax disputes under the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism. Sources told Business Recorder o

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may make it mandatory for the taxpayers to pay some amount of the disputed taxes in advance for resolution of tax disputes under the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism. Sources told Business Recorder o

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said the government would ensure provision of latest equipment for Pakistan Air Force by entering into more joint ventures with other countries. "We will continue to focus upon improving PAF's indigenous capabilities

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Indian occupation troops used teargas and batons to disperse rock-throwing protesters in occupied Kashmir as the region voted under tight security and a crippling strike by separatists opposed to New Delhi's rule. Thousands of police and federal troops we

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Pesticide industry is working day and night in the development of agriculture and its clear proof with the record production of wheat during the current season, however the pesticide industry is being tried to destroy.

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Thursday grilled rampant corruption culture in police and held police reforms responsible for increase in corruption. 'Separation of operational and investigation departments has not served the purpose, rather h

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) is causing colossal monthly loss of Rs 1 billion to Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) and its total arrears have reached Rs 80 billion till date, the newly-promoted Managing Director, Pakistan Electric Powe

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Mir Kamal Mari as Member (Finance), Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra). Mari, belonging from the province of Balochistan, is a graduate in Petroleum and Gas Engineering and has done Master in Busines

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Mir Kamal Mari as Member (Finance), Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra). Mari, belonging from the province of Balochistan, is a graduate in Petroleum and Gas Engineering and has done Master in Busines

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Mir Kamal Mari as Member (Finance), Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra). Mari, belonging from the province of Balochistan, is a graduate in Petroleum and Gas Engineering and has done Master in Busines

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Former Prime Minister and founder PPP chairman Zulfikar Ali Bhutto had stated before Lahore High Court (LHC) that he was being punished for declining to bow down to American agenda to abandon Pakistan's nuclear programme.

US treasuries bid prices on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

An internationally respected academic and a veteran of the ousted Taliban regime entered Afghanistan's race for the presidency on Thursday, signing up to contest the landmark August election. The deadline for candidates to register closes on Friday.

US treasuries bid prices on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Pirates fired small arms weapons at a US naval supply ship during a high-speed chase off the coast of Somalia, the US Navy said Thursday. USNS Lewis and Clark was chased for more than an hour Wednesday morning by two pirate skiffs off Somalia's eastern co

US treasuries bid prices on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

A tripartite meeting of top officials of US, Pakistan, and Afghanistan held here Thursday and they agreed on a working plan to alleviate poverty through rapid agriculture growth, as a step forward addressing the root-cause of terrorism and extremism.

US treasuries bid yields on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Former Prime Minister and founder PPP chairman Zulfikar Ali Bhutto had stated before Lahore High Court (LHC) that he was being punished for declining to bow down to American agenda to abandon Pakistan's nuclear programme.

US treasuries bid yields on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

A tripartite meeting of top officials of US, Pakistan, and Afghanistan held here Thursday and they agreed on a working plan to alleviate poverty through rapid agriculture growth, as a step forward addressing the root-cause of terrorism and extremism.

US treasuries bid yields on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

A tripartite meeting of top officials of US, Pakistan, and Afghanistan held here Thursday and they agreed on a working plan to alleviate poverty through rapid agriculture growth, as a step forward addressing the root-cause of terrorism and extremism.

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Thursday (May 07, 2009)

Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notices to Takaful Pakistan Limited (TPL) and Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP). According to a statement, CCP issued show cause notices against their default and travel insurance s

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Thursday (May 07, 2009)

Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notices to Takaful Pakistan Limited (TPL) and Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP). According to a statement, CCP issued show cause notices against their default and travel insurance s

Pakistan Government International Bonds daily prices for Thursday (May 07, 2009)

Arab League foreign ministers said on Thursday that they will ask the UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ) to rule on Israeli "violations" in annexed Arab east Jerusalem. At the end of an extraordinary meeting at Arab League headquarters in Cairo the

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Arab League foreign ministers said on Thursday that they will ask the UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ) to rule on Israeli "violations" in annexed Arab east Jerusalem. At the end of an extraordinary meeting at Arab League headquarters in Cairo the

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notices to Takaful Pakistan Limited (TPL) and Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP). According to a statement, CCP issued show cause notices against their default and travel insurance s

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

A group of prominent economists led by Nobel prize-winner Joseph Stiglitz warned on Thursday the world economic crisis was far from over, and urged rich nations to provide funds to help poorer countries avoid a steep crash.

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has abolished values fixed for the assessment of sales tax in US dollars on certain steel products including imported billets and re-rollable scrap. In this regard, the FBR has amended the Sales Tax Special Procedure Rul

New Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has abolished values fixed for the assessment of sales tax in US dollars on certain steel products including imported billets and re-rollable scrap. In this regard, the FBR has amended the Sales Tax Special Procedure Rul

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has abolished values fixed for the assessment of sales tax in US dollars on certain steel products including imported billets and re-rollable scrap. In this regard, the FBR has amended the Sales Tax Special Procedure Rul

New Jubilee Life Insurance Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Paceman Umar Gul recorded the second best figures in international Twenty20 cricket to help fire Pakistan to a seven-wicket win over Australia in the one-off match at Dubai Stadium here on Thursday. The 25-year-old fast bowler took 4-8 in his four-over sp

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Paceman Umar Gul recorded the second best figures in international Twenty20 cricket to help fire Pakistan to a seven-wicket win over Australia in the one-off match at Dubai Stadium here on Thursday. The 25-year-old fast bowler took 4-8 in his four-over sp

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Transporters will observe wheel-jam strike on Friday (today) in the city, as the daylong talks on Thursday between Sindh government and transporters failed to make any headway. According to sources, provincial Transport Minister Akhtar Jadoon tried his le

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Transporters will observe wheel-jam strike on Friday (today) in the city, as the daylong talks on Thursday between Sindh government and transporters failed to make any headway. According to sources, provincial Transport Minister Akhtar Jadoon tried his le

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

DCO Saeed Wahlah has constituted vigilance committees to ensure the transparency in wheat purchase process and to keep close check regarding provision of manifold facilities to the growers at the wheat procurement centres.

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

The Institute of Road Safety Traffic Environment Pakistan (IRSTEP) registered member of the world wide body International Association for Driver Education has launched country wide two-year (2009-2010) campaign 'Road Safety- Climate Change' geared to redu

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Third Partnership for Polio Eradication Project for Pakistan will be launched from next financial year July with a total cost of US $154.21 million with the co-operation of World Bank, Japan International Co-operation Agency (Jica) and World Health Organi

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

A group of prominent economists led by Nobel prize-winner Joseph Stiglitz warned on Thursday the world economic crisis was far from over, and urged rich nations to provide funds to help poorer countries avoid a steep crash.

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

A group of prominent economists led by Nobel prize-winner Joseph Stiglitz warned on Thursday the world economic crisis was far from over, and urged rich nations to provide funds to help poorer countries avoid a steep crash.

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

As many as 359 development schemes are being executed in the division which will require an expenditure of Rs 544.5 million. Director Development Irshad Hussain said this on Thursday during a briefing to Divisional Commissioner DG Khan, Hassan Iqbal.

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Cotton sowing must be completed by May 15 because late cultivation may reduce the per acre yield, said District Officer Agriculture (DOA). Talking to journalists here on Thursday, DOA Malik Amjad Iqbal said, "Late sowing would definitely affect the produc

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Seraiki Inqilabi Council (SIC) chief Muzaffar Hussain Magsi has strongly reacted to the statement of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain and has said that there are no training camps of al Qaeda or Taliban in the Seraiki zone. Agencies and

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Though Food Department and Passco have achieved 53 percent of the wheat procurement target in Southern Punjab, the middlemen are still fleecing the farmers of remote and far-flung areas. Beoparis with the financial assistance of some bankers have entered

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Directorate General of Films and Publications (DFP) has established a digital film studio to promote creativity and ensuring a suitable film making atmosphere. This studio is another important achievement of DFP, which would help meet the modern film maki

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

Professors' protest call irked commuters as the traffic remained blocked for hours on the Mall road and other arteries here Thursday afternoon. Long traffic jams were witnessed on the Jail Road, Mozang, Davis Road and the Lower Mall as well. The professor

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

All Pakistan Clerks Association (Apca) office-bearers on Thursday called upon the government to revise their salaries commensurate with the price hike. District President Apca Yasin Shahzad said that price hike had raised the cost of living thus their sal

Karachi Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.

Punjab Opposition Leader Chaudhry Zaheer-u-Din said on Thursday that they would strongly debate issue of shortage of gunny bags and non-deliverance of price of wheat to the farmers and their wheat procurement issue in upcoming Punjab Assembly session.

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Lahore High Court (LHC) stayed the proceedings before a civil court against Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) dismissing its application to be impleaded as a party in suit for declaration of permanent injunction.

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Lou Zhaohui has said the annual trade between Pakistan and China surpassed $7 billion during 2008 and the figure will reach $15 billion by 2011. He stated this while talking to journalists after addressing the business commu

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Thursday (May 07, 2009).

A delegation of MNAs and Senators belonging to Swat, Dir, Buner and Shangla called on Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at the PM's House here on Thursday and apprised him of the ground situation in their areas with particular reference to the viola

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Federal Minister for Youth Affairs, Shahid Hussain Bhutto called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at the PM's House on Thursday morning. He informed the Prime Minister of the status of National Internship Programme under which 25,000 graduates ha

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

The Federal Minister for Environment Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi said that environmental degradation was one of the major issues threatening the survival of human being. "Children are the agent of change therefore we are aiming to involve school children for

Dates of despatch of dividend warrants and bonus share certificates.