India will hand over statements of "key witnesses" to Pakistan given in the Mumbai anti-terror court during the trial of gunman Ajmal Kasab on Mumbai attacks.
India will hand over statements of "key witnesses" to Pakistan given in the Mumbai anti-terror court during the trial of gunman Ajmal Kasab on Mumbai attacks.
Afghan government has appreciated Pakistan for launching military operation against militants in South Waziristan's tribal area bordering Afghanistan, a local newspaper, Daily Outlook, reported on Sunday. Quoting Afghan Defence Ministry spokesman General
Police have launched a crackdown against terrorists and arrested an alleged suicide jacket manufacturer from an area in the suburbs of the city, sources said. The accused is identified as Bilal Engineer, who allegedly belongs to Amjad Farooqi group of Tal
The Punjab government on Sunday declared Mianwali and Bhakkar districts a 'Red Zone', following apprehensions that the Taliban, under attack in South Waziristan, could enter Punjab from there.
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on Sunday raided Jamia Muhammadia and arrested five suspected persons from the premises of the seminary. On Sunday evening Islamabad police raided Jamia Mohammadia located in Sector F-6 and arrested five suspected persons a
Dealers from all over the country were almost unanimous in voicing their point of view before the Commission appointed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan to determine the cost of production and profit margins in the sugar sector.
Dealers from all over the country were almost unanimous in voicing their point of view before the Commission appointed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan to determine the cost of production and profit margins in the sugar sector.
Dealers from all over the country were almost unanimous in voicing their point of view before the Commission appointed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan to determine the cost of production and profit margins in the sugar sector.
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has warned the government against fixing a sugar price and trying to make this commodity available at a low fixed price.
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has warned the government against fixing a sugar price and trying to make this commodity available at a low fixed price.
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has warned the government against fixing a sugar price and trying to make this commodity available at a low fixed price.
Police are to file criminal charges against family members involved in Colorado's runaway balloon saga, law enforcement sources confirmed Saturday. Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden told reporters that officers were preparing search warrants and drawing
Police are to file criminal charges against family members involved in Colorado's runaway balloon saga, law enforcement sources confirmed Saturday. Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden told reporters that officers were preparing search warrants and drawing
Punjab government has introduced "Agro-friendly" policy for enhancing per acre yield of wheat in the province, said Khawaja Muhammad Asif Central leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N. Addressing a prize distribution ceremony here he said that government was
Law enforcement agencies on Sunday arrested as many as 50 suspected persons from the periphery of General Headquarter, Rawalpindi in a pre-emptive step to any similar act terror on the sensitive institute as did last week.
Unidentified persons hurled hand grenade into the house of Balochistan Information Minister Younis Mullazai at Manno Jan Hudda Road here, on Sunday afternoon, however, no loss of life was reported. According to Quetta police, armed persons hurled hand gre
The head of the Italian Catholic Church in an interview Sunday criticised a government proposal to offer courses on Islam in schools as a way of steering young Muslims away from fundamentalist teachings. "The hour of Catholic religion (teaching) is justif
The European Union (EU) has decided to develop direct links with Pakistan''s textile manufacturers to discuss the possibility of extending the coveted ''Generalised System of Preferences'' (GSP) plus other incentives, sources told Business Recorder.</i
The European Union (EU) has decided to develop direct links with Pakistan's textile manufacturers to discuss the possibility of extending the coveted 'Generalised System of Preferences' (GSP) plus other incentives, sources told Business Recorder.
The European Union (EU) has decided to develop direct links with Pakistan's textile manufacturers to discuss the possibility of extending the coveted 'Generalised System of Preferences' (GSP) plus other incentives, sources told Business Recorder.
The US has proposed an alternative strategy to that prescribed by Asian Development Bank in response to IMF stipulation to eliminate the circular debt as part of its standby facility: establish an equity fund worth $2 billion with the assistance of local
The US has proposed an alternative strategy to that prescribed by Asian Development Bank in response to IMF stipulation to eliminate the circular debt as part of its standby facility: establish an equity fund worth $2 billion with the assistance of local
The US has proposed an alternative strategy to that prescribed by Asian Development Bank in response to IMF stipulation to eliminate the circular debt as part of its standby facility: establish an equity fund worth $2 billion with the assistance of local
The US has proposed an alternative strategy to that prescribed by Asian Development Bank in response to IMF stipulation to eliminate the circular debt as part of its standby facility: establish an equity fund worth $2 billion with the assistance of local
Britain is drawing up plans for a tax raid on banks that could help pay the cost of the government''s bail-out of the financial system, the Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported. Among the moves being considered by ministers is a one-off windfall tax on pro
Britain is drawing up plans for a tax raid on banks that could help pay the cost of the government's bail-out of the financial system, the Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported. Among the moves being considered by ministers is a one-off windfall tax on prof
Britain is drawing up plans for a tax raid on banks that could help pay the cost of the government's bail-out of the financial system, the Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported. Among the moves being considered by ministers is a one-off windfall tax on prof
Pakistan army has grabbed top position for people support while the National Assembly got second in a row over the performances of different government institutions during a survey conducted by International Republican Institute (IRI) in different parts o
Pakistan army has grabbed top position for people support while the National Assembly got second in a row over the performances of different government institutions during a survey conducted by International Republican Institute (IRI) in different parts o
Indian military officials ordered a United States airplane carrying 205 Marines to land at Mumbai airport on Sunday over an airspace clearance dispute. "The Indian Air Force had to instruct the US plane to land as it did not have the mandatory clearance r
Indian military officials ordered a United States airplane carrying 205 Marines to land at Mumbai airport on Sunday over an airspace clearance dispute. "The Indian Air Force had to instruct the US plane to land as it did not have the mandatory clearance r
The future open interest declined by 1.3 percent to Rs 661 million. The future spreads stood at negative 4.2 percent. Trading at the futures counter declined marginally by 0.2 percent and the volume stood at 1.92 million shares as compared to previous wee
The future open interest declined by 1.3 percent to Rs 661 million. The future spreads stood at negative 4.2 percent. Trading at the futures counter declined marginally by 0.2 percent and the volume stood at 1.92 million shares as compared to previous wee
The future open interest declined by 1.3 percent to Rs 661 million. The future spreads stood at negative 4.2 percent. Trading at the futures counter declined marginally by 0.2 percent and the volume stood at 1.92 million shares as compared to previous wee
After witnessing mixed trend the KSE-100 index managed to close in positive at 9,838.12 points with a gain of 69.49 points during the week ended on October 17, 2009.
After witnessing mixed trend the KSE-100 index managed to close in positive at 9,838.12 points with a gain of 69.49 points during the week ended on October 17, 2009.
After witnessing mixed trend the KSE-100 index managed to close in positive at 9,838.12 points with a gain of 69.49 points during the week ended on October 17, 2009.
The new Ziquad moon may not be sighted today (Monday), according to astronomical parameters. Therefore, Ziquad One, 1430 AH may fall on Wednesday. The moon crossed the conjunction line on yesterday (Sunday) at 1133 Pakistan Summer Time (PST). The sunset t
The new Ziquad moon may not be sighted today (Monday), according to astronomical parameters. Therefore, Ziquad One, 1430 AH may fall on Wednesday. The moon crossed the conjunction line on yesterday (Sunday) at 1133 Pakistan Summer Time (PST). The sunset t
Chairman of the government''s Advisory Panel of Economists, Dr Hafiz Pasha, says Pakistan is a ''war economy'' citing that the agenda for economic management ''is not of normalcy''.
Chairman of the government's Advisory Panel of Economists, Dr Hafiz Pasha, says Pakistan is a 'war economy' citing that the agenda for economic management 'is not of normalcy'.
Chairman of the government's Advisory Panel of Economists, Dr Hafiz Pasha, says Pakistan is a 'war economy' citing that the agenda for economic management 'is not of normalcy'.
China will overtake Japan to become the second largest economy in the next two years, giving Beijing greater clout on the world stage and boosting the ruling Communists'' stature at home, analysts say. Figures to be released this week in Beijing are expec
China will overtake Japan to become the second largest economy in the next two years, giving Beijing greater clout on the world stage and boosting the ruling Communists' stature at home, analysts say. Figures to be released this week in Beijing are expect
China will overtake Japan to become the second largest economy in the next two years, giving Beijing greater clout on the world stage and boosting the ruling Communists' stature at home, analysts say. Figures to be released this week in Beijing are expect
The government has received information that the authorisation letters of the much talked about subsidised Benazir Tractor Scheme (BTS) are being openly sold as farmers are unsure of delivery time, sources told Business Recorder. The scheme, which
The government has received information that the authorisation letters of the much talked about subsidised Benazir Tractor Scheme (BTS) are being openly sold as farmers are unsure of delivery time, sources told Business Recorder. The scheme, which
The government has received information that the authorisation letters of the much talked about subsidised Benazir Tractor Scheme (BTS) are being openly sold as farmers are unsure of delivery time, sources told Business Recorder. The scheme, which
Representatives of the world''s biggest carbon polluters begin two days of informal talks in London on Sunday to map out common ground 50 days before a key UN climate conference in Copenhagen. The 17 countries that make up the so-called Major Economies Fo
Representatives of the world's biggest carbon polluters begin two days of informal talks in London on Sunday to map out common ground 50 days before a key UN climate conference in Copenhagen. The 17 countries that make up the so-called Major Economies For
Representatives of the world's biggest carbon polluters begin two days of informal talks in London on Sunday to map out common ground 50 days before a key UN climate conference in Copenhagen. The 17 countries that make up the so-called Major Economies For
Jets pounded militants' bases from the air and bore down on their leader's hometown Sunday, intensifying a major offensive against the militants and claiming to have killed 60 militants. More than 100,000 people have fled South Waziristan, part of the tri
Jets pounded militants' bases from the air and bore down on their leader's hometown Sunday, intensifying a major offensive against the militants and claiming to have killed 60 militants. More than 100,000 people have fled South Waziristan, part of the tri
The rupee fell slightly against dollar on the currency market during the week ended on October 17, 2009, despite the fact that the US currency has been losing its lustre in the globe due to sharp erosion versus major currencies. On the interbank market, t
The rupee fell slightly against dollar on the currency market during the week ended on October 17, 2009, despite the fact that the US currency has been losing its lustre in the globe due to sharp erosion versus major currencies. On the interbank market, t
Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit on Sunday rejected the allegation of Iranian Ambassador that Jundullah chief is present in Pakistan. Iranian Ambassador alleged that Jandullah chief is in Pakistan and operating his network in Iran from here, holding h
Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit on Sunday rejected the allegation of Iranian Ambassador that Jundullah chief is present in Pakistan. Iranian Ambassador alleged that Jandullah chief is in Pakistan and operating his network in Iran from here, holding h
President Barack Obama will not commit more US troops to Afghanistan until he is convinced that the central government can be a credible and effective US partner, a senior White House aide said Sunday.
President Barack Obama will not commit more US troops to Afghanistan until he is convinced that the central government can be a credible and effective US partner, a senior White House aide said Sunday.
India has launched 'Operation Raksha' along the Gujarat coast for looking out suspected terrorists to avert another Mubmai-style attack. The operation has been launched after receiving reports from intelligence agencies on the movement of terrorists towar
India has launched 'Operation Raksha' along the Gujarat coast for looking out suspected terrorists to avert another Mubmai-style attack. The operation has been launched after receiving reports from intelligence agencies on the movement of terrorists towar
The Chairman of Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), Khalid Mirza, has said that the media has played a very positive role in pointing out follies in various avenues and has tremendously contributed towards keeping a check on corruption.
The Chairman of Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), Khalid Mirza, has said that the media has played a very positive role in pointing out follies in various avenues and has tremendously contributed towards keeping a check on corruption.
Schools and colleges working under Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) will remain open, said Director General FDE Shaista Pirzada. Talking to APP Sunday night, she clarified that unlike some private schools and federal government schools in cantonment
Schools and colleges working under Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) will remain open, said Director General FDE Shaista Pirzada. Talking to APP Sunday night, she clarified that unlike some private schools and federal government schools in cantonment
More than 100,000 people have fled South Waziristan, the lawless area on the Afghan border where Pakistan has launched a major ground assault against the Taliban, officials said Sunday. "Around 100,000 people have been displaced. They are settling in neig
More than 100,000 people have fled South Waziristan, the lawless area on the Afghan border where Pakistan has launched a major ground assault against the Taliban, officials said Sunday. "Around 100,000 people have been displaced. They are settling in neig
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified 26 new sources of information for collection of third party data for discovering new taxpayers across the country. Sources told Business Recorder on Sunday that the FBR has chalked out a new strateg
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified 26 new sources of information for collection of third party data for discovering new taxpayers across the country. Sources told Business Recorder on Sunday that the FBR has chalked out a new strateg
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified 26 new sources of information for collection of third party data for discovering new taxpayers across the country. Sources told Business Recorder on Sunday that the FBR has chalked out a new strateg
A proposal to bring so-called retailers within the category of manufacturers where they have been engaged in manufacturing/selling activity with annual turnover of above Rs 5 million, was discussed in the Director Generals conference of Federal Board of R
A proposal to bring so-called retailers within the category of manufacturers where they have been engaged in manufacturing/selling activity with annual turnover of above Rs 5 million, was discussed in the Director Generals conference of Federal Board of R
A proposal to bring so-called retailers within the category of manufacturers where they have been engaged in manufacturing/selling activity with annual turnover of above Rs 5 million, was discussed in the Director Generals conference of Federal Board of R
Senator John Kerry, Chairman US Senate's Foreign Relation Committee and one of the authors of the controversial US legislation (Kerry-Lugar Bill) for tripling non-military aid to Pakistan, arrived here on late Sunday night on two-day visit.
Senator John Kerry, Chairman US Senate's Foreign Relation Committee and one of the authors of the controversial US legislation (Kerry-Lugar Bill) for tripling non-military aid to Pakistan, arrived here on late Sunday night on two-day visit.
A suicide bomber killed seven commanders of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards and up to 42 other people on Sunday in an attack that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad charged had been plotted from neighbouring Pakistan. The foreign ministry called in Pakistan'
Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited is a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Plc., which is incorporated in England. Standard Chartered has had a long presence in Pakistan. It opened its first branch in Karachi in 1863. However, until recently, the ba
A suicide bomber killed seven commanders of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards and up to 42 other people on Sunday in an attack that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad charged had been plotted from neighbouring Pakistan. The foreign ministry called in Pakistan'
Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited is a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Plc., which is incorporated in England. Standard Chartered has had a long presence in Pakistan. It opened its first branch in Karachi in 1863. However, until recently, the ba
A roadside bomb attack claimed the life of one US soldier in Afghanistan, while 14 armed Taliban were killed in two separate incidents, Nato and the Afghan security forces said Sunday. "One US service member was killed in an improvised explosive device (I
Scientists in Japan said they have uncovered evidence that shows it may be possible to delay or prevent heart failure in humans. In a paper published in the journal Circulation, Tetsuo Shioi, lead researcher and assistant professor of medicine at Kyoto Un
Preventing the destruction of marine life, from plankton to seagrasses and mangrove forests, could help offset between 3 to 7 percent of current fossil fuel emissions, a UN environment report said on October 14. The "Blue Carbon" report found that of all
Want to reduce your risk of skin cancer? Wear sun screen, of course. But two new studies suggest that choosing your relatives carefully could also be helpful. One found that having an identical twin with melanoma increased a person's own risk of developin
The new pandemic H1N1 flu may cause blood clots and other unusual damage in the lungs and doctors need to be on the lookout, US researchers reported on October 16.
The Arctic ice cap will vanish completely in summer months within 20-30 years, polar researchers said on October 15, sounding the alarm two months before a critical climate change summit in Copenhagen. It is likely to be largely ice-free during the warmer
A bright ribbon of hydrogen atoms marks the edge of the solar system, where the Sun's wind meets emissions from the rest of the galaxy, researchers said.
A number of traditional Chinese herbs may help control blood sugar levels in people at high risk of diabetes, a new research review suggests. The review, which examined 16 clinical trials of 15 different herbal formulations, found that the herbs generally
An instrument aboard an Indian space probe has boosted a hypothesis that the Moon generates water thanks to collisions between solar particles and lunar dust, the European Space Agency (ESA) said on October 15. Observations by three probes, published on S
The European Union used the world's biggest book fair to launch the EU Bookshop's digital library, making more than 50 years of documents in about 50 languages available for free on the Internet. Individuals, companies and isolated libraries from Australi
