'World Pneumonia Day' was observed here on Friday like other parts of the globe with a renewed pledge to continue efforts for ensuring healthy growth and development of children through raising awareness about the disease that kills more children than any
Federal Minister for Information Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Friday that it was strange that the Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif supported the draft bill for reformation of General Sales Tax but his party in the National Assembly was opposing it.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Friday rejected verbal apology of SSP Investigation Zulfiqar Hameed and directed him to file his written reply till November 24 in contempt of court proceedings against him.
On Friday 44 employees of social security department were regularized. Punjab Culture and Youth Affairs Minister Dr Tanvir-ul-Islam distributed appointment letters among the employees and distributed cheques amounting to Rs. 300,000 each, as financial gra
Argentinean Ambassador in Pakistan, Rodolfo Martin Saravia called on Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here on Friday. The envoy was accompanied by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GNC Galileo S. A. Argentina, Osvaldo Claudio Del Campo.
Some 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims are descending on Makkah for the annual Haj amid tight security and with new facilities, including a railway, to ease the occasionally fatal congestion. Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz has said he canno
Some 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims are descending on Makkah for the annual Haj amid tight security and with new facilities, including a railway, to ease the occasionally fatal congestion. Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz has said he canno
Pakistan government is proactively seeking support from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh not to challenge the trade aid package approved by the European Union (EU) prior to its presentation to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for a waiver.
Pakistan government is proactively seeking support from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh not to challenge the trade aid package approved by the European Union (EU) prior to its presentation to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for a waiver.
Pakistan government is proactively seeking support from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh not to challenge the trade aid package approved by the European Union (EU) prior to its presentation to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for a waiver.
Pakistan''s trade deficit narrowed to $1.23 billion in October from $1.39 billion in October last year, the Federal Bureau of Statistics said. The trade deficit in September this year was $1.16 billion. Exports stood at $1.98 billion in October this year,
Pakistan's trade deficit narrowed to $1.23 billion in October from $1.39 billion in October last year, the Federal Bureau of Statistics said. The trade deficit in September this year was $1.16 billion. Exports stood at $1.98 billion in October this year,
Pakistan's trade deficit narrowed to $1.23 billion in October from $1.39 billion in October last year, the Federal Bureau of Statistics said. The trade deficit in September this year was $1.16 billion. Exports stood at $1.98 billion in October this year,
Turkey-based company, Karkey, has submitted advance payment guarantee, amounting to $80 million, for the power ship dedicated for Pakistan to provide electricity to genco-IV through Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) network at Korangi thermal power s
Turkey-based company, Karkey, has submitted advance payment guarantee, amounting to $80 million, for the power ship dedicated for Pakistan to provide electricity to genco-IV through Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) network at Korangi thermal power s
Turkey-based company, Karkey, has submitted advance payment guarantee, amounting to $80 million, for the power ship dedicated for Pakistan to provide electricity to genco-IV through Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) network at Korangi thermal power s
Whistleblower WikiLeaks has registered in media-friendly Iceland its first known legal entity - a business that so far has no office or activity, the website's spokesman said Friday. Wikileaks is now mulling whether to use the firm to fundraise or for inf
Whistleblower WikiLeaks has registered in media-friendly Iceland its first known legal entity - a business that so far has no office or activity, the website's spokesman said Friday. Wikileaks is now mulling whether to use the firm to fundraise or for inf
Afghanistan will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India on mining in a month, the country''s mines minister, Wahidullah Shahrani, told reporters on Friday during a visit to India. "We are quite optimistic on this. We would prefer to see more
Afghanistan will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India on mining in a month, the country's mines minister, Wahidullah Shahrani, told reporters on Friday during a visit to India. "We are quite optimistic on this. We would prefer to see more i
Afghanistan will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India on mining in a month, the country's mines minister, Wahidullah Shahrani, told reporters on Friday during a visit to India. "We are quite optimistic on this. We would prefer to see more i
Prime Minister House is exerting immense pressure on Chief Minister Balochistan for selling 70 thousand acres of land of Balochistan to Arab Shaikhs which is a sheer excess with the province, alleged Speaker Balochistan Assembly Muhammad Aslam Bhotani whi
Prime Minister House is exerting immense pressure on Chief Minister Balochistan for selling 70 thousand acres of land of Balochistan to Arab Shaikhs which is a sheer excess with the province, alleged Speaker Balochistan Assembly Muhammad Aslam Bhotani whi
Prime Minister House is exerting immense pressure on Chief Minister Balochistan for selling 70 thousand acres of land of Balochistan to Arab Shaikhs which is a sheer excess with the province, alleged Speaker Balochistan Assembly Muhammad Aslam Bhotani whi
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) may face another legal battle with M/s Ittehad Industries and P I Holding due to cancellation of gas sale contract from dormant gas fields, Business Recorder has learnt.
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) may face another legal battle with M/s Ittehad Industries and P I Holding due to cancellation of gas sale contract from dormant gas fields, Business Recorder has learnt.
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) may face another legal battle with M/s Ittehad Industries and P I Holding due to cancellation of gas sale contract from dormant gas fields, Business Recorder has learnt.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has abolished the post of the Director General of Information Management System (IMS) and accepted the resignation of Zafar Iqbal Siddiqi, Director General IMS. The FBR on Friday issued a notification in this regard.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has abolished the post of the Director General of Information Management System (IMS) and accepted the resignation of Zafar Iqbal Siddiqi, Director General IMS. The FBR on Friday issued a notification in this regard.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has abolished the post of the Director General of Information Management System (IMS) and accepted the resignation of Zafar Iqbal Siddiqi, Director General IMS. The FBR on Friday issued a notification in this regard.
Officials say a 4.2-magnitude earthquake has jolted several districts in Quetta, leaving at least 13 people injured. Meteorological official Farooq Ahmad says the quake was centered in Karakh, 300 kilometers south of Quetta.
Officials say a 4.2-magnitude earthquake has jolted several districts in Quetta, leaving at least 13 people injured. Meteorological official Farooq Ahmad says the quake was centered in Karakh, 300 kilometers south of Quetta.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has tightened procedure for the registered persons for obtaining input tax adjustments under the new General Sales Tax Bill 2010 tabled before the National Assembly here on Friday.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has tightened procedure for the registered persons for obtaining input tax adjustments under the new General Sales Tax Bill 2010 tabled before the National Assembly here on Friday.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has tightened procedure for the registered persons for obtaining input tax adjustments under the new General Sales Tax Bill 2010 tabled before the National Assembly here on Friday.
The Karachi Electric Supply Company has received notes of appreciation from associations of the city''s industrial zones for the utility''s untiring endeavours to keep the wheels of industry moving.
The Karachi Electric Supply Company has received notes of appreciation from associations of the city's industrial zones for the utility's untiring endeavours to keep the wheels of industry moving.
The Karachi Electric Supply Company has received notes of appreciation from associations of the city's industrial zones for the utility's untiring endeavours to keep the wheels of industry moving.
Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 02.04 points, as the Index moved from 2,768.95 to 2,766.91 points.
Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 02.04 points, as the Index moved from 2,768.95 to 2,766.91 points.
Bearish sentiments continued for the second consecutive day on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) and the equities registered further losses amid descending trading turnover.
Bearish sentiments continued for the second consecutive day on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) and the equities registered further losses amid descending trading turnover.
Leaders of 20 major economies on Friday refused to endorse a US push to get China to let its currency rise, keeping alive a dispute that has raised the specter of a global trade war amid criticism that cheap Chinese exports are costing American jobs.
Leaders of 20 major economies on Friday refused to endorse a US push to get China to let its currency rise, keeping alive a dispute that has raised the specter of a global trade war amid criticism that cheap Chinese exports are costing American jobs.
Leaders of 20 major economies on Friday refused to endorse a US push to get China to let its currency rise, keeping alive a dispute that has raised the specter of a global trade war amid criticism that cheap Chinese exports are costing American jobs.
The National Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a resolution against the decision of the United States, supporting India for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. Shanaz Wazir Ali of PPP moved the resolution in the House, which was passed unanim
The National Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a resolution against the decision of the United States, supporting India for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. Shanaz Wazir Ali of PPP moved the resolution in the House, which was passed unanim
The 10 percent income tax surcharge would be applicable in the first half (July-December) of current fiscal year, as the flood surcharge would cover entire period of 2010-11. Sources told Business Recorder on Friday that the 10 percent flood surcha
The 10 percent income tax surcharge would be applicable in the first half (July-December) of current fiscal year, as the flood surcharge would cover entire period of 2010-11. Sources told Business Recorder on Friday that the 10 percent flood surcha
Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm
The sales tax exemptions to be withdrawn under the General Sales Tax Bill 2010 would include; currency notes, shares, stocks, bonds and computer software.