Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that livestock sector is the backbone of country's economy and promotion of this sector can help eliminate poverty and unemployment as well as earn huge foreign exchange through export of dairy products. He al
Theresa May, British Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equality, called on President Asif Ali Zardari here at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday. British High Commissioner Adam Thomson, Special Advisor Nick Timothy and other senior officials were accompanying
Close aides of former President Pervez Musharraf have submitted an application with Secretariat Police Station, Islamabad to register FIR against three persons including Talal Bugti for fixing head money of Musharraf.
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday directed provincial chief secretaries to come up with comprehensive reports with the assistance of renowned irrigation experts containing complete data on flood damages.
The 3rd Annual Fishing Competition was held at the Royal Palm Golf course in which over 60 anglers entered a competition with state-of-the-art fishing tackles. The competition centered around Muhammad Ali Zaidi, M.S.Babar, Iftikhar Taj Mian, Sher Zaman, A
Speakers at a National Inter Religious Peace Conference held on Sunday under the auspices of National Council for Interfaith Dialogue (NCID) Pakistan have underscored the need for accelerating the pace of dialogues to develop harmonious and peaceful envir
An anti-Iraq war activist dramatically hurled shoes at former Australian prime minister John Howard on live national TV on Monday, mimicking the famous protest directed at ex-US leader George W. Bush. The protester stood up and threw two shoes, which miss
An anti-Iraq war activist dramatically hurled shoes at former Australian prime minister John Howard on live national TV on Monday, mimicking the famous protest directed at ex-US leader George W. Bush. The protester stood up and threw two shoes, which miss
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Monday that once or twice a year, Iran gives his office $700,000 to $975,000 for official presidential expenses and that Washington also provides "bags of money" because his office lacks funds. The New York Times reporte
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Monday that once or twice a year, Iran gives his office $700,000 to $975,000 for official presidential expenses and that Washington also provides "bags of money" because his office lacks funds. The New York Times reporte
A $3 billion foreign joint-venture copper and gold mining project in Balochistan province will go ahead as planned despite plans by the provincial government to cancel it, an executive said on Monday. The provincial government said earlier this year it wo
A $3 billion foreign joint-venture copper and gold mining project in Balochistan province will go ahead as planned despite plans by the provincial government to cancel it, an executive said on Monday. The provincial government said earlier this year it wo
A $3 billion foreign joint-venture copper and gold mining project in Balochistan province will go ahead as planned despite plans by the provincial government to cancel it, an executive said on Monday. The provincial government said earlier this year it wo
India on Monday accused Pakistan of violating a cease-fire agreement in held Kashmir after an Indian occupation soldier was killed in gunfire from Pakistan's side of the disputed Himalayan region. Army spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Biplab Nath said that Pa
India on Monday accused Pakistan of violating a cease-fire agreement in held Kashmir after an Indian occupation soldier was killed in gunfire from Pakistan's side of the disputed Himalayan region. Army spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Biplab Nath said that Pa
Bullish sentiment dominated on Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday where equities registered gains amid aggressive buying in select shares of oil and banking companies. The LSE-25 index gained 9.73 points and closed at 3331.22 points against 3321.49 points of
Bullish sentiment dominated on Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday where equities registered gains amid aggressive buying in select shares of oil and banking companies. The LSE-25 index gained 9.73 points and closed at 3331.22 points against 3321.49 points of
Switzerland agreed on Monday to work towards helping tax assets that British citizens have stashed in secret Swiss accounts and to introduce a withholding tax on new deposits while preserving bank secrecy. At a meeting in London, Swiss Finance Minister Ha
The rates moved both ways on the currency market on Monday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee rose by five paisa at 85.85 against dollar for buying and it also gained four paisa for selling at 85.90, they said. In the first Asian trade dollar
Switzerland agreed on Monday to work towards helping tax assets that British citizens have stashed in secret Swiss accounts and to introduce a withholding tax on new deposits while preserving bank secrecy. At a meeting in London, Swiss Finance Minister Ha
The rates moved both ways on the currency market on Monday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee rose by five paisa at 85.85 against dollar for buying and it also gained four paisa for selling at 85.90, they said. In the first Asian trade dollar
Switzerland agreed on Monday to work towards helping tax assets that British citizens have stashed in secret Swiss accounts and to introduce a withholding tax on new deposits while preserving bank secrecy. At a meeting in London, Swiss Finance Minister Ha
Shell Pakistan enjoys a 100-year history in this part of the world, dating back to 1899, when Asiatic Petroleum, the Far Eastern marketing arm of two companies: Shell Transport Company and Royal Dutch Petroleum Company began to import kerosene oil from Az
Chief Justice of Pakistan/Chairman Judicial Commission of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Monday chaired a meeting to establish and operationlise the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) under Article 175-A of the Constitution. The Chief Justice
Shell Pakistan enjoys a 100-year history in this part of the world, dating back to 1899, when Asiatic Petroleum, the Far Eastern marketing arm of two companies: Shell Transport Company and Royal Dutch Petroleum Company began to import kerosene oil from Az
Chief Justice of Pakistan/Chairman Judicial Commission of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Monday chaired a meeting to establish and operationlise the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) under Article 175-A of the Constitution. The Chief Justice
Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly agreed to denounce the new transit trade agreement on the basis of valid justification after one year from the date it comes into force, well-informed sources in Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder.The
Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly agreed to denounce the new transit trade agreement on the basis of valid justification after one year from the date it comes into force, well-informed sources in Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder.The
Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly agreed to denounce the new transit trade agreement on the basis of valid justification after one year from the date it comes into force, well-informed sources in Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder.The
On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 7,914.91 points and remained in green throughout the market session. It touched the intra-day high of 8,024.16 points and low of 7,914.91 points and closed at 7,964.54 points, with a net positive change of 49.63 points,
On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 7,914.91 points and remained in green throughout the market session. It touched the intra-day high of 8,024.16 points and low of 7,914.91 points and closed at 7,964.54 points, with a net positive change of 49.63 points,
Bullish trend continued at Karachi share market on Monday on the back of both local and foreign investors'' support and the KSE-100 index crossed 10,700 mark. Although this time the foreign investors remained net sellers of shares worth $1.3 million, the
Bullish trend continued at Karachi share market on Monday on the back of both local and foreign investors' support and the KSE-100 index crossed 10,700 mark. Although this time the foreign investors remained net sellers of shares worth $1.3 million, the l
Bullish trend continued at Karachi share market on Monday on the back of both local and foreign investors' support and the KSE-100 index crossed 10,700 mark. Although this time the foreign investors remained net sellers of shares worth $1.3 million, the l
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has considered ''insider trading'' as most significant type of conflict of interests, along with market manipulative practices, such as ''wash trades'', ''circular trading'', and pump and dump stra
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has considered 'insider trading' as most significant type of conflict of interests, along with market manipulative practices, such as 'wash trades', 'circular trading', and pump and dump strategies
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has considered 'insider trading' as most significant type of conflict of interests, along with market manipulative practices, such as 'wash trades', 'circular trading', and pump and dump strategies
The profit after tax of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) in the financial year 2010 (FY10) declined by a massive 78.3 percent, to Rs 68.094 million, as compared to Rs 314.085 million earned last year. According to KSE annual report, issued here on Monday, the
The profit after tax of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) in the financial year 2010 (FY10) declined by a massive 78.3 percent, to Rs 68.094 million, as compared to Rs 314.085 million earned last year. According to KSE annual report, issued here on Monday, the
The profit after tax of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) in the financial year 2010 (FY10) declined by a massive 78.3 percent, to Rs 68.094 million, as compared to Rs 314.085 million earned last year. According to KSE annual report, issued here on Monday, the
The profit after tax of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) in the financial year 2010 (FY10) declined by a massive 78.3 percent, to Rs 68.094 million, as compared to Rs 314.085 million earned last year. According to KSE annual report, issued here on Monday, the
A bomb planted on a motorcycle exploded at the gate of a famous Sufi shrine during morning prayers Monday, killing at least six people, officials said. The blast at the Baba Farid Shakar Ganj shrine was the latest in a string of attacks targeting Sufi sit
A bomb planted on a motorcycle exploded at the gate of a famous Sufi shrine during morning prayers Monday, killing at least six people, officials said. The blast at the Baba Farid Shakar Ganj shrine was the latest in a string of attacks targeting Sufi sit
The Cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Wednesday (October 27) in Governor House Lahore will approve revised Gas Pipeline Framework Agreement (GPFA) of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. To be presided over by Prime Min
The Cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Wednesday (October 27) in Governor House Lahore will approve revised Gas Pipeline Framework Agreement (GPFA) of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. To be presided over by Prime Min
The Cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Wednesday (October 27) in Governor House Lahore will approve revised Gas Pipeline Framework Agreement (GPFA) of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. To be presided over by Prime Min
The United States (US) is pressing Pakistan to opt for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG), instead of importing natural gas through the proposed Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline, it is learnt. When contacted, US Embassy spokesman stated that there was "
The United States (US) is pressing Pakistan to opt for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG), instead of importing natural gas through the proposed Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline, it is learnt. When contacted, US Embassy spokesman stated that there was "
The United States (US) is pressing Pakistan to opt for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG), instead of importing natural gas through the proposed Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline, it is learnt. When contacted, US Embassy spokesman stated that there was "
Pakistan was re-elected Monday to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the economic arm of the UN, for the third consecutive year, with Ambassador Abdullah Hussain Haroon calling it a "fabulous victory". "It''s a fabulous victory for Pakistan. It ref
Pakistan was re-elected Monday to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the economic arm of the UN, for the third consecutive year, with Ambassador Abdullah Hussain Haroon calling it a "fabulous victory". "It's a fabulous victory for Pakistan. It refl
Pakistan was re-elected Monday to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the economic arm of the UN, for the third consecutive year, with Ambassador Abdullah Hussain Haroon calling it a "fabulous victory". "It's a fabulous victory for Pakistan. It refl
The government is expected to increase oil prices by nearly Rs 5 per litre from November 1, 2010, in line with the hike in global oil prices, Business Recorder has learnt. "Global oil prices are posing rising impact in domestic oil prices by Rs 4-5
The government is expected to increase oil prices by nearly Rs 5 per litre from November 1, 2010, in line with the hike in global oil prices, Business Recorder has learnt. "Global oil prices are posing rising impact in domestic oil prices by Rs 4-5