Chairman Senate Farooq H. Naek has said Pakistan and France have traditionally enjoyed close friendly relations, which would be strengthened further in days to come. He was talking to the French Ambassador in Pakistan Daniel Jouanneau who called on him at
The Forth International LPG conference and exhibition "LPG Exp Con 2010" will be held here in federal capital on March 25, 2010, at a local hotel. The event is being organised jointly by LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP), Publicity Channel and Energy Up
Airport Security Force on Thursday foiled two bids of ammunition smuggling to Jeddah and Malaysia during checking of the luggage of two passengers, sources said. The ASF recovered one live round of 9mm concealed in sweets, in the luggage of Abdul Razzaq w
The students of Dawood Public School (DPS) have visited the Sindh High Court (SHC) as the part of their study tours initiative. A team, which was provided by the Registrar (SHC) guided the 8th class girl students during the visit of court.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan in collaboration with Terra Biz conducted the CFO Conference 2010, on Thursday at a local hotel. Dr Ishrat Hussain, Dean and Director, IBA and former Governor, SBP was the chief guest of the event.
The federal government has decided to release funds to Sindh government for the federally-funded projects after detailed presentation by the concerned administrative department regarding the projects, it is reliably learnt. According to sources, the decis
The son of Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Nadeem, the central leader of the banned outfit Sipah-e-Sahaba was killed and four others sustained bullet injuries when armed motorcyclists ambushed them near Nazimabad No 7 on Thursday afternoon, police and witnesses sai
Rift between spinners and the textile ministry is escalating with each passing day, as both sides are moving opposite direction on important issues. It may be noted that the spinners are openly commenting that they are disassociating them from the textile
Orient Advertising has crossed another milestone by winning the highest number of APNS Business Awards for the 19th consecutive time. An achievement unsurpassed in the history of Pakistan's advertising industry. From the day the APNS awards were created,
The Chairman Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), Khalid Mirza has said that the implementation of competition law in letter and spirit is necessary for the economic growth in the country. He was speaking at a seminar on "Benefits of competition poli
Standard Chartered Bank (SCB), Wholesale Banking received wide-scale international recognition for its outstanding performance in Pakistan in 2009. The Wholesale Banking business of the Bank won three prestigious awards by numerous international financial
Textile and commerce ministries have failed to resolve cotton yarn export dispute between value-added textile sector and spinners, as both the parties have now taken the case to court.
Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Thursday said that all decisions will be made in accordance with the Constitution. The Chief Justice of Pakistan was addressing as chief guest at the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected of
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday submitted a report with the Supreme Court, saying that a committee headed by the Attorney General for Pakistan has summoned its Prosecutor General Dr Danishwar Malik for March 18 over his removal issue.
President Pakistan Muslim League PML-Q like-minded Group Salim Saifullah Khan has urged the leadership of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan to evolve a joint strategy for the economic uplift and political stability of the region. While talking to media here
Provincial Minister for Prison and Industry Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor has said that 13 new jails are under construction in the province at a cost of Rs 9 billion and on completion, additional accommodation for 10192 prisoners will be added. Talking to a dele
Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated Horse and Tattoo Show at Lahore Race Club on Thursday. Balloons were released at the inaugural ceremony while Army and Police bands presented tunes of national songs. Students presented Kalam-e-Iq
The cash-starved national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), struggling for keeping its wheels moving, on Thursday asked the government for equity injection to bring the airline back in the black. According to suggestions submitted by the
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted Sheraz Mirza, Income Tax Group (BS-19) with immediate effect. According to a notification issued here on Thursday, Sheraz Mirza, BS-19 officer of Income Tax Group, Commissioner Inland Revenue (
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday dispelled the impression that raise in superior judiciary allowances was a 'political bribe' to judges, saying that the decision was taken to correct anomalies in pay and privileges of the judges of Supre
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday advised the government to prepare a comprehensive plan for jail reforms in the light of reports of parliamentary committees and national and international human rights bodies from time-to-time.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday awarded 12 students of reputed educational institutions gold medals and cash prizes for research in IT and telecom sector during 2009. Secretary Cabinet Division, Abdul Rauf Chaudhry being chief guest
Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has urged the assembly members to maintain a close contact with the people and utilise all their energies for the solution of their problems. He was talking to assembly members belonging to various districts
A team probing the anti-Muslim riots in Gujarat, western India, in 2002 has summoned the state's Hindu nationalist chief minister for questioning, an investigator said Thursday. This is the first time that Narendra Modi, long accused by human rights group
A team probing the anti-Muslim riots in Gujarat, western India, in 2002 has summoned the state's Hindu nationalist chief minister for questioning, an investigator said Thursday. This is the first time that Narendra Modi, long accused by human rights group
Pakistan's relationship with Afghanistan is close to the core of Islamabad's national security interests and Pakistan has to be a partner in finding solutions in its western conflict-hit neighbour, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband emphasised on We
Defence Secretary Robert Gates on Wednesday appealed to Saudi leaders to back a US-led drive for tough sanctions against Iran in a visit to Riyadh and came away "hopeful," his press secretary said. Ons on Iran over its nuclear programme, seeking help from
Pakistan Water Front Convenor Shahzad Ali Malik has said the Kishenganga Hydroelectric Project (KHP) initiated by India poses a threat to the Neelum-Jhelum Hydro Project because India has planned to divert the River Jhelum water through Wullar Barrage. In
French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday demanded reforms of the United Nations and urged negotiations under a small group of countries to accelerate efforts to fight climate change. Sarkozy, opening a one-day conference on deforestation, stood by the
Sri Lanka's military on Thursday announced court martial proceedings against its former chief Sarath Fonseka for engaging in politics while in uniform and violating military procurement laws. Army spokesman Prasad Samarasinghe made no mention of the more
Sri Lanka's military on Thursday announced court martial proceedings against its former chief Sarath Fonseka for engaging in politics while in uniform and violating military procurement laws. Army spokesman Prasad Samarasinghe made no mention of the more
Bullish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday where the equities registered gains amid ascending trading turnover on account of fresh buying in the selective shares. The LSE-25 index was slide up to 3120.79 against 3081.63 of
Bullish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday where the equities registered gains amid ascending trading turnover on account of fresh buying in the selective shares. The LSE-25 index was slide up to 3120.79 against 3081.63 of
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 8,574.76 and remained positive for whole market time. It touched an intraday high of 8,690.94 and an intraday low of 8,574.76 and closed at 8,658.34, which is 83.58 points or 0.97 percent higher then yesterday's close. Tot
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 8,574.76 and remained positive for whole market time. It touched an intraday high of 8,690.94 and an intraday low of 8,574.76 and closed at 8,658.34, which is 83.58 points or 0.97 percent higher then yesterday's close. Tot
Bullish trend was witnessed at the Karachi share market on Thursday on the back of strong interest of foreign investors. The KSE-100 index surged by 94.72 points to close at 9,879.70 points level. The market opened on a strong positive note and the index
Bullish trend was witnessed at the Karachi share market on Thursday on the back of strong interest of foreign investors. The KSE-100 index surged by 94.72 points to close at 9,879.70 points level. The market opened on a strong positive note and the index
Bullish trend was witnessed at the Karachi share market on Thursday on the back of strong interest of foreign investors. The KSE-100 index surged by 94.72 points to close at 9,879.70 points level. The market opened on a strong positive note and the index
At least seven people including three suspected bombers were killed and over 20 sustained injuries in a remote-controlled bomb explosion near Bara Qadeem check-post on Bara Road linking tribal area with the provincial metropolis on Thursday. The bomb went
At least seven people including three suspected bombers were killed and over 20 sustained injuries in a remote-controlled bomb explosion near Bara Qadeem check-post on Bara Road linking tribal area with the provincial metropolis on Thursday. The bomb went
Federal government and affectees of Diamer Bhasha dam have reached an ''out of court'' settlement as government will provide Rs 40 billion compensation to displaced people of 31 villages for kicking off the project. The government will build nine model vi
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Federal government and affectees of Diamer Bhasha dam have reached an 'out of court' settlement as government will provide Rs 40 billion compensation to displaced people of 31 villages for kicking off the project. The government will build nine model vill
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Federal government and affectees of Diamer Bhasha dam have reached an 'out of court' settlement as government will provide Rs 40 billion compensation to displaced people of 31 villages for kicking off the project. The government will build nine model vill
Pakistan and Afghanistan on Thursday signed a joint declaration to strengthen road, rail and air connectivity as well as upgrade existing facilities linking the two countries to enhance bilateral trade to $5billion by 2015.
Pakistan and Afghanistan on Thursday signed a joint declaration to strengthen road, rail and air connectivity as well as upgrade existing facilities linking the two countries to enhance bilateral trade to $5billion by 2015.
Pakistan and Afghanistan on Thursday signed a joint declaration to strengthen road, rail and air connectivity as well as upgrade existing facilities linking the two countries to enhance bilateral trade to $5billion by 2015.
Former Indian Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh has stressed on the continuation of Indo-Pak dialogues and people to people contact to foster better and friendly relations between the two nuclear armed rivals. He was speaking at a leading British think tank,
The Karachi Port handled 142,502 tonnes of cargo including 118,201 tonnes of import cargo; 24,301 tonnes of export cargo and 2,896 loaded and empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Thursday. The total import cargo of 118,201 tonnes c
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said that misconception between Pakistan and Afghanistan is dying rapidly, leading to a brighter future which would contribute to socio-economic development of the region. He stated this while speaking during a meeting of
ICE Canadian canola futures slipped lower from earlier gains on Wednesday as it appeared that pressure was likely to spill over from US markets after a bearish US Department of Agriculture crop report, traders said. Most-active May canola moved to slightl
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday filed an additional report with the Supreme Court on the implementation of December 16, 2009 verdict on National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO).
Hard red winter wheat futures on the Kansas City Board of Trade closed lower on Wednesday, pressured by higher-than-expected government ending stocks estimates. The KCBT May contract closed down 6-1/2 cents at $4.91 after sliding as low as $4.89-3/4, its
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday filed an additional report with the Supreme Court on the implementation of December 16, 2009 verdict on National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO).