US Federal Reserve policymakers unanimously agreed to keep crisis measures in place when they met Wednesday, batting away fears their policies risked stoking inflation. A revamped Federal Open Market Committee - the Fed's interest-rate setting panel - end
US Federal Reserve policymakers unanimously agreed to keep crisis measures in place when they met Wednesday, batting away fears their policies risked stoking inflation. A revamped Federal Open Market Committee - the Fed's interest-rate setting panel - end
President Barack Obama on Tuesday said the United States had al Qaeda on the run and vowed a relentless fight against the militants, from Afghanistan to the Arabian Peninsula. Nearly a decade since the attacks of September 11, 2001, Obama portrayed al Qae
President Barack Obama on Tuesday said the United States had al Qaeda on the run and vowed a relentless fight against the militants, from Afghanistan to the Arabian Peninsula. Nearly a decade since the attacks of September 11, 2001, Obama portrayed al Qae
The annual meeting of world elites at the Swiss ski resort of Davos opened Wednesday with executives highlighting a power shift from the advanced world to emerging markets as recovery blooms. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrived as expected to addres
The annual meeting of world elites at the Swiss ski resort of Davos opened Wednesday with executives highlighting a power shift from the advanced world to emerging markets as recovery blooms. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrived as expected to addres
The annual meeting of world elites at the Swiss ski resort of Davos opened Wednesday with executives highlighting a power shift from the advanced world to emerging markets as recovery blooms. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrived as expected to addres
The United States said it was ending export restrictions for India''s defence and space industries, eyeing trade with a nation shunned for more than a decade over its nuclear weapons program. President Barack Obama''s administration also said it would wel
The United States said it was ending export restrictions for India's defence and space industries, eyeing trade with a nation shunned for more than a decade over its nuclear weapons program. President Barack Obama's administration also said it would welco
The United States said it was ending export restrictions for India's defence and space industries, eyeing trade with a nation shunned for more than a decade over its nuclear weapons program. President Barack Obama's administration also said it would welco
Goldman Sachs'''' investment management arm has launched a fund that invests in less developed countries identified by the bank''''s economics guru Jim O''''Neill as most likely to emerge as powerhouses of growth in coming years. Goldman Sachs Asset Manag
Goldman Sachs'' investment management arm has launched a fund that invests in less developed countries identified by the bank''s economics guru Jim O''Neill as most likely to emerge as powerhouses of growth in coming years. Goldman Sachs Asset Management'
Goldman Sachs' investment management arm has launched a fund that invests in less developed countries identified by the bank's economics guru Jim O'Neill as most likely to emerge as powerhouses of growth in coming years. Goldman Sachs Asset Management's (
Goldman Sachs' investment management arm has launched a fund that invests in less developed countries identified by the bank's economics guru Jim O'Neill as most likely to emerge as powerhouses of growth in coming years. Goldman Sachs Asset Management's (
Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 14.33 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,073.79
Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 14.33 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,073.79
Mixed sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Wednesday and finally ended in negative zone because of profit taking in blue chips, as investors preferred intra-day trading to secure their positions.
Mixed sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Wednesday and finally ended in negative zone because of profit taking in blue chips, as investors preferred intra-day trading to secure their positions.
On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 9,224.76. It touched an intraday high of 9,304.78 and an intraday low of 9,205.15 and closed at 9,217.98 which was -6.78 points or -0.07 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 111,347,666, which was 79.93 per
On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 9,224.76. It touched an intraday high of 9,304.78 and an intraday low of 9,205.15 and closed at 9,217.98 which was -6.78 points or -0.07 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 111,347,666, which was 79.93 per
A positive trend continued on the Karachi shares market on Wednesday with KSE-100 index gaining another 27.59 points to close at the level of 12,483.34 points. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 12,538.29 points intra-day high however,
A positive trend continued on the Karachi shares market on Wednesday with KSE-100 index gaining another 27.59 points to close at the level of 12,483.34 points. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 12,538.29 points intra-day high however,
A positive trend continued on the Karachi shares market on Wednesday with KSE-100 index gaining another 27.59 points to close at the level of 12,483.34 points. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 12,538.29 points intra-day high however,
The federal government has decided to approach top officials of Turkish government to avoid imposition of antidumping duty on Pakistan''s textile exports. "Prim Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani has assured me that he will raise the issue with his Turkish counte
The federal government has decided to approach top officials of Turkish government to avoid imposition of antidumping duty on Pakistan's textile exports. "Prim Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani has assured me that he will raise the issue with his Turkish counter
The federal government has decided to approach top officials of Turkish government to avoid imposition of antidumping duty on Pakistan's textile exports. "Prim Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani has assured me that he will raise the issue with his Turkish counter
The Supreme Court on Wednesday summoned former and current chief secretaries of Balochistan along with record of the licenses issued to a foreign company for exploration of gold and copper deposits in the province.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday summoned former and current chief secretaries of Balochistan along with record of the licenses issued to a foreign company for exploration of gold and copper deposits in the province.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday summoned former and current chief secretaries of Balochistan along with record of the licenses issued to a foreign company for exploration of gold and copper deposits in the province.
The Cabi-net on Wednesday approved an increase in the age limit from three to five years for imported cars. It also directed the Finance Minister to settle the matter of salary payment to the employees of devolved ministries. Briefing media about the Cabi
The Cabi-net on Wednesday approved an increase in the age limit from three to five years for imported cars. It also directed the Finance Minister to settle the matter of salary payment to the employees of devolved ministries. Briefing media about the Cabi
The Cabi-net on Wednesday approved an increase in the age limit from three to five years for imported cars. It also directed the Finance Minister to settle the matter of salary payment to the employees of devolved ministries. Briefing media about the Cabi
A Cabinet reshuffle is on the cards while its size would automatically be reduced with devolution of 20 ministries to provinces under the 18th Amendment, it is learnt.
A Cabinet reshuffle is on the cards while its size would automatically be reduced with devolution of 20 ministries to provinces under the 18th Amendment, it is learnt.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has compiled a supplementary list of around 65 customs officials including Additional Collectors, Deputy Collectors and other officials of Grade-17 to Grade-19, who were responsible for dealing with the Afghan transit tr
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has compiled a supplementary list of around 65 customs officials including Additional Collectors, Deputy Collectors and other officials of Grade-17 to Grade-19, who were responsible for dealing with the Afghan transit tr
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has compiled a supplementary list of around 65 customs officials including Additional Collectors, Deputy Collectors and other officials of Grade-17 to Grade-19, who were responsible for dealing with the Afghan transit tr
The cash-strapped Pakistan State Oil (PSO) with receivables accumulated to over Rs 140 billion, fears default of its Letter of Credits (LoCs) that would lead to disruption in fuel supply chain across the country.
The cash-strapped Pakistan State Oil (PSO) with receivables accumulated to over Rs 140 billion, fears default of its Letter of Credits (LoCs) that would lead to disruption in fuel supply chain across the country.
The cash-strapped Pakistan State Oil (PSO) with receivables accumulated to over Rs 140 billion, fears default of its Letter of Credits (LoCs) that would lead to disruption in fuel supply chain across the country.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced the number of FBR Members from 12 to nine under the new organisational structure with a view to eliminating overlapping of functions and continuation of reforms in the tax administration. Under the administra
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced the number of FBR Members from 12 to nine under the new organisational structure with a view to eliminating overlapping of functions and continuation of reforms in the tax administration. Under the administra
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced the number of FBR Members from 12 to nine under the new organisational structure with a view to eliminating overlapping of functions and continuation of reforms in the tax administration. Under the administra
A minor mistake of the Federal Board of Revenue in the sales tax-cum-payment challan form has caused massive loss to the exchequer, allowing power distribution companies to wrongly adjust input tax under Sales Tax Act 1990. The FBR has launched a large-sc
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (January 26, 2011).
A minor mistake of the Federal Board of Revenue in the sales tax-cum-payment challan form has caused massive loss to the exchequer, allowing power distribution companies to wrongly adjust input tax under Sales Tax Act 1990. The FBR has launched a large-sc
A minor mistake of the Federal Board of Revenue in the sales tax-cum-payment challan form has caused massive loss to the exchequer, allowing power distribution companies to wrongly adjust input tax under Sales Tax Act 1990. The FBR has launched a large-sc
Ahead of presenting Pakistan''s case for a decisive debate on its request for more access to enhance its exports to European market on January 31, the European Commission has allowed Pakistan to sit in the ''green room'' where the member countries take im
Ahead of presenting Pakistan's case for a decisive debate on its request for more access to enhance its exports to European market on January 31, the European Commission has allowed Pakistan to sit in the 'green room' where the member countries take impor
Ahead of presenting Pakistan's case for a decisive debate on its request for more access to enhance its exports to European market on January 31, the European Commission has allowed Pakistan to sit in the 'green room' where the member countries take impor
A prime accused in the Rs 6 billion financial scam of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), Ameen Qasim Dada, has, reportedly fled the country to avert his arrest despite the fact that his name was on the Exit Control List (ECL). Three other accused