Balochistan police claim to have detained an American citizen involved in suspicious activities at Pak-Iran border Thursday evening, Business Recorder learnt. When contacted, Richard Snelsire, Spokesman of the US Embassy in Islamabad, expressed his
Balochistan police claim to have detained an American citizen involved in suspicious activities at Pak-Iran border Thursday evening, Business Recorder learnt. When contacted, Richard Snelsire, Spokesman of the US Embassy in Islamabad, expressed his
US President Barack Obama on Thursday convened the first meeting of his Afghan war council since the leak of documents containing damaging claims about the conduct of the conflict. Obama gathered top officials including Secretary of Defence Robert Gates,
US President Barack Obama on Thursday convened the first meeting of his Afghan war council since the leak of documents containing damaging claims about the conduct of the conflict. Obama gathered top officials including Secretary of Defence Robert Gates,
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) with accumulated receivables as high as Rs 140 billion, has warned Genco, Hubco, KESC and Kapco that it would discontinue supply of fuel on credit basis from August 1, 2010 if they fail to clear dues amounting to over Rs 126 billi
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) with accumulated receivables as high as Rs 140 billion, has warned Genco, Hubco, KESC and Kapco that it would discontinue supply of fuel on credit basis from August 1, 2010 if they fail to clear dues amounting to over Rs 126 billi
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) with accumulated receivables as high as Rs 140 billion, has warned Genco, Hubco, KESC and Kapco that it would discontinue supply of fuel on credit basis from August 1, 2010 if they fail to clear dues amounting to over Rs 126 billi
The cash strapped Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has warned Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) to discontinue fuel supplies from August 1, 2010 onwards, if L/Cs are not opened for furnace oil/HSD supplies for respective fortnights and GENCOs. PSO in its le
The cash strapped Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has warned Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) to discontinue fuel supplies from August 1, 2010 onwards, if L/Cs are not opened for furnace oil/HSD supplies for respective fortnights and GENCOs. PSO in its le
The cash strapped Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has warned Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) to discontinue fuel supplies from August 1, 2010 onwards, if L/Cs are not opened for furnace oil/HSD supplies for respective fortnights and GENCOs. PSO in its le
The real jewel in Britain''s actual crown will not be returning to India, Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday, as he ruled out any repatriation of the famed Kohinoor diamond. The 105 carat gemstone set in the coronation crown of the British royals
The real jewel in Britain's actual crown will not be returning to India, Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday, as he ruled out any repatriation of the famed Kohinoor diamond. The 105 carat gemstone set in the coronation crown of the British royals w
The real jewel in Britain's actual crown will not be returning to India, Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday, as he ruled out any repatriation of the famed Kohinoor diamond. The 105 carat gemstone set in the coronation crown of the British royals w
Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) granting relaxation to Trading Corporation of Pakistan on Thursday, allowed the corporation to finalise the deal with lone bidder in the third tender for rice fumigation.
Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) granting relaxation to Trading Corporation of Pakistan on Thursday, allowed the corporation to finalise the deal with lone bidder in the third tender for rice fumigation.
Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) granting relaxation to Trading Corporation of Pakistan on Thursday, allowed the corporation to finalise the deal with lone bidder in the third tender for rice fumigation.
The unprecedented leak of secret US military reports this week about the war in Afghanistan could have potentially severe consequences for US troops and their allies, and could cost people their lives, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday.
The unprecedented leak of secret US military reports this week about the war in Afghanistan could have potentially severe consequences for US troops and their allies, and could cost people their lives, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday said Pakistan will receive remaining $3 billion pledged by the Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP) by October this year. Talking to media at the farewell ceremony for Pakistani youth delegates participat
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday said Pakistan will receive remaining $3 billion pledged by the Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP) by October this year. Talking to media at the farewell ceremony for Pakistani youth delegates participat
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday said Pakistan will receive remaining $3 billion pledged by the Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP) by October this year. Talking to media at the farewell ceremony for Pakistani youth delegates participat
President Asif Ali Zardari will pay a three day visit to France from August one for wide ranging talks with French leadership on bilateral, regional and global issues. It will be the second important engagement of President Zardari with French leaders fol
President Asif Ali Zardari will pay a three day visit to France from August one for wide ranging talks with French leadership on bilateral, regional and global issues. It will be the second important engagement of President Zardari with French leaders fol
The country''s liquid foreign reserves have declined by 14.39 million dollar during a week. According to the State Bank of Pakistan overall foreign reserves stood at 16.557 million dollar as on July 23, 2010, as compared to 16.701 million dollar on July 1
The country's liquid foreign reserves have declined by 14.39 million dollar during a week. According to the State Bank of Pakistan overall foreign reserves stood at 16.557 million dollar as on July 23, 2010, as compared to 16.701 million dollar on July 16
The country's liquid foreign reserves have declined by 14.39 million dollar during a week. According to the State Bank of Pakistan overall foreign reserves stood at 16.557 million dollar as on July 23, 2010, as compared to 16.701 million dollar on July 16
Bangladesh's Supreme Court has reinstated a ban on Islamic political parties in the latest blow to religious hard-liners in the impoverished South Asian country, a minister said Thursday. In a detailed, 1 that had allowed religious political parties to fl
Bangladesh's Supreme Court has reinstated a ban on Islamic political parties in the latest blow to religious hard-liners in the impoverished South Asian country, a minister said Thursday. In a detailed, 1 that had allowed religious political parties to fl
Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in the index. ISE Ten Index was down by 03.60 points, as the Index moved from 2,652.45 to 2,648.85 poi
Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in the index. ISE Ten Index was down by 03.60 points, as the Index moved from 2,652.45 to 2,648.85 poi
Mixed sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday where equities kept on moving up and down and finally ended in negative zone amid decreased trading turnover. The LSE-25 index lost 12.78 points and was closed at 3357.35 against 33
Mixed sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday where equities kept on moving up and down and finally ended in negative zone amid decreased trading turnover. The LSE-25 index lost 12.78 points and was closed at 3357.35 against 33
"We have to achieve some milestones such as asking provinces to reduce their deficits by mobilising more revenue and to cut some expenditures and increasing revenue by the federal government," Secretary Finance Salman Siddique said. The Finance Ministry i
"We have to achieve some milestones such as asking provinces to reduce their deficits by mobilising more revenue and to cut some expenditures and increasing revenue by the federal government," Secretary Finance Salman Siddique said. The Finance Ministry i
"We have to achieve some milestones such as asking provinces to reduce their deficits by mobilising more revenue and to cut some expenditures and increasing revenue by the federal government," Secretary Finance Salman Siddique said. The Finance Ministry i
Pakistan observed a day of mourning on Thursday to commemorate the 152 victims of the crash of Airblue plane Air Bus A321 at Margalla Hills. The National Flag at Presidency, Parliament House, Supreme Court, Prime Minister House and Secretariat and all gov
Pakistan observed a day of mourning on Thursday to commemorate the 152 victims of the crash of Airblue plane Air Bus A321 at Margalla Hills. The National Flag at Presidency, Parliament House, Supreme Court, Prime Minister House and Secretariat and all gov
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday warned US and its allies, particularly UK, against negating or belittling sacrifices rendered by Pakistan in the war on terror, saying that such an attitude may even harm the on-going war against terrorists an
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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday warned US and its allies, particularly UK, against negating or belittling sacrifices rendered by Pakistan in the war on terror, saying that such an attitude may even harm the on-going war against terrorists an
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Over 200 people have been killed by flash floods and bad weather, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces bearing the brunt of the storms, officials said on Thursday. Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani telephoned Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Mini
Over 200 people have been killed by flash floods and bad weather, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces bearing the brunt of the storms, officials said on Thursday. Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani telephoned Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Mini
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday accorded his assent to Islamabad High Court Bill, 2010, for establishing of a High Court for Islamabad Capital Territory. The assent was accorded during a signing ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Federal Minister for L
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday accorded his assent to Islamabad High Court Bill, 2010, for establishing of a High Court for Islamabad Capital Territory. The assent was accorded during a signing ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Federal Minister for L
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday directed for early completion of the probe to ascertain the real causes of the air crash incident that resulted in heavy loss of precious human lives. President was talking to Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani w
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A letter sent by an Asian airline to the chief of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has accused the Karachi''s Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) for charging the Federal Excise Duty (FED) only from that airline and sparing other foreign and local carriers, B
At Business Recorder, our mission is to be the most credible and reliable information source particularly on matters of economics and finance. For more than 45 years this newspaper is known for its comprehensive coverage of economic policy making,
A letter sent by an Asian airline to the chief of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has accused the Karachi's Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) for charging the Federal Excise Duty (FED) only from that airline and sparing other foreign and local carriers, Bu
At Business Recorder, our mission is to be the most credible and reliable information source particularly on matters of economics and finance. For more than 45 years this newspaper is known for its comprehensive coverage of economic policy making,
A letter sent by an Asian airline to the chief of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has accused the Karachi's Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) for charging the Federal Excise Duty (FED) only from that airline and sparing other foreign and local carriers, Bu
Cocoa farmgate prices in Ivory Coast's main growing regions fell last week as beans were mouldy, though quality was expected to start to improve due to recent sunshine in the top grower nation, farmers and exporters said on Thursday. "The moisture level w
Only one in five Pakistanis view their president, Asif Ali Zardari, favourably while the country's army chief gets a more positive rating, according to a new opinion poll released on Thursday. The US-based Pew Research Center said of about 2,000 adults in
US wheat futures edged higher on Thursday, after powering to 13-month highs a day earlier, with concerns that drought in Russia will slash grain exports still dominating sentiment. Corn and soybean prices rose up to 0.5 percent, with both seen benefiting
Only one in five Pakistanis view their president, Asif Ali Zardari, favourably while the country's army chief gets a more positive rating, according to a new opinion poll released on Thursday. The US-based Pew Research Center said of about 2,000 adults in
The Karachi Port handled 108,387 tonnes of cargo including 84,000 tonnes of import cargo; 24,387 tonnes of export cargo and 3,370 loaded and empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Thursday. The total import cargo of 84,000 tonnes com
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 8,333.4 and displayed fluctuations throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 8,370.81 and an intraday low of 8,304.20 and closed at 8,309.88, which is -23.52 points or -0.28 percent lower than yesterda