Countries that get US aid, such as Pakistan, will have to shoulder more of the burden for their own growth as Washington eyes deep cuts in overseas assistance, a top US lawmaker warned Wednesday. "Greater sacrifice by aid recipients is required to sustain
Countries that get US aid, such as Pakistan, will have to shoulder more of the burden for their own growth as Washington eyes deep cuts in overseas assistance, a top US lawmaker warned Wednesday. "Greater sacrifice by aid recipients is required to sustain
Countries that get US aid, such as Pakistan, will have to shoulder more of the burden for their own growth as Washington eyes deep cuts in overseas assistance, a top US lawmaker warned Wednesday. "Greater sacrifice by aid recipients is required to sustain
State Owned Enterprises of Russia and China have conveyed to the Board of Investment that they are ready to inject money in the Pakistan Steel expansion plan and other projects provided the government waives the State''s rules followed by private companie
State Owned Enterprises of Russia and China have conveyed to the Board of Investment that they are ready to inject money in the Pakistan Steel expansion plan and other projects provided the government waives the State's rules followed by private companies
State Owned Enterprises of Russia and China have conveyed to the Board of Investment that they are ready to inject money in the Pakistan Steel expansion plan and other projects provided the government waives the State's rules followed by private companies
The Board of Management (BoM) of Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Wednesday deferred the decision to approve acquiring 30 percent shares of Shell International Petroleum Company Limited in Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL), Business Recorder has learnt.
The Board of Management (BoM) of Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Wednesday deferred the decision to approve acquiring 30 percent shares of Shell International Petroleum Company Limited in Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL), Business Recorder has learnt.
The Board of Management (BoM) of Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Wednesday deferred the decision to approve acquiring 30 percent shares of Shell International Petroleum Company Limited in Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL), Business Recorder has learnt.
Unknown men have blown up two more natural gas supplying pipelines of 18-inch and 12-inch diameters in Balochistan at night between Wednesday and Thursday. Spokesman for Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Inayatullah Ismail told APP by phone that unidentifie
Unknown men have blown up two more natural gas supplying pipelines of 18-inch and 12-inch diameters in Balochistan at night between Wednesday and Thursday. Spokesman for Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Inayatullah Ismail told APP by phone that unidentifie
The members of local industry have urged he chairperson of Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to intervene in the policy of Afghan Transit Trade Agreement (ATTA) to check massive misuse of the facility which has created uncompetitiveness in the mark
The members of local industry have urged he chairperson of Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to intervene in the policy of Afghan Transit Trade Agreement (ATTA) to check massive misuse of the facility which has created uncompetitiveness in the mark
The members of local industry have urged he chairperson of Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to intervene in the policy of Afghan Transit Trade Agreement (ATTA) to check massive misuse of the facility which has created uncompetitiveness in the mark
The revenue collection of the FBR has crossed Rs 764.822 billion during July-January 2010-11 against Rs 694.66 billion during the same period last fiscal year, showing an increase of 10.1 percent. According to the latest FBR revenue collection data compil
The revenue collection of the FBR has crossed Rs 764.822 billion during July-January 2010-11 against Rs 694.66 billion during the same period last fiscal year, showing an increase of 10.1 percent. According to the latest FBR revenue collection data compil
The revenue collection of the FBR has crossed Rs 764.822 billion during July-January 2010-11 against Rs 694.66 billion during the same period last fiscal year, showing an increase of 10.1 percent. According to the latest FBR revenue collection data compil
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday defeated a largely symbolic bill demanding repayment of surplus contributions to an obscure United Nations fund amid a broader battle over cuts to overseas aid. Lawmakers voted 259-169 for the legislation, fall
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday defeated a largely symbolic bill demanding repayment of surplus contributions to an obscure United Nations fund amid a broader battle over cuts to overseas aid. Lawmakers voted 259-169 for the legislation, fall
Record precipitation was witnessed in the auction of government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), as overall about Rs 300 billion worth bids were received for sale of 3-, 6- and 12-month T-bills. The SBP had invited the bids through Primary Dealer
Record precipitation was witnessed in the auction of government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), as overall about Rs 300 billion worth bids were received for sale of 3-, 6- and 12-month T-bills. The SBP had invited the bids through Primary Dealer
Record precipitation was witnessed in the auction of government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), as overall about Rs 300 billion worth bids were received for sale of 3-, 6- and 12-month T-bills. The SBP had invited the bids through Primary Dealer
Record precipitation was witnessed in the auction of government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), as overall about Rs 300 billion worth bids were received for sale of 3-, 6- and 12-month T-bills. The SBP had invited the bids through Primary Dealer
''Record of Discussion'' (RoD) on proposed air agreement between Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) and Turkish Airlines (THY) is very much alive and under consideration of Ministry of Defence, said Secretary, Defence, Lieutenant General (
'Record of Discussion' (RoD) on proposed air agreement between Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) and Turkish Airlines (THY) is very much alive and under consideration of Ministry of Defence, said Secretary, Defence, Lieutenant General (Re
'Record of Discussion' (RoD) on proposed air agreement between Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) and Turkish Airlines (THY) is very much alive and under consideration of Ministry of Defence, said Secretary, Defence, Lieutenant General (Re
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 08.05 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,033.15 to 3,025.10
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 08.05 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,033.15 to 3,025.10
Depressed sentiments continued for the second consecutive day on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Wednesday and the equities further declined amid decreased trading turnover because of lacking investors' interest who remained on the sideline.
Depressed sentiments continued for the second consecutive day on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Wednesday and the equities further declined amid decreased trading turnover because of lacking investors' interest who remained on the sideline.
On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 9,077.33 points and remained in negative for most of the trading time, except for a short-term entry in the green near market opening. It touched the intra-day high of 9,080.49 points and low of 8,993.00 points, and c
On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 9,077.33 points and remained in negative for most of the trading time, except for a short-term entry in the green near market opening. It touched the intra-day high of 9,080.49 points and low of 8,993.00 points, and c
Bearish trend continued at the share market on Wednesday and the KSE-100 index lost 61.66 points to close at 12,299.28 points. Trading remained low at ready counter at 72.275 million shares as compared to 94.357 million shares traded on Tuesday. Market ca
Bearish trend continued at the share market on Wednesday and the KSE-100 index lost 61.66 points to close at 12,299.28 points. Trading remained low at ready counter at 72.275 million shares as compared to 94.357 million shares traded on Tuesday. Market ca
Bearish trend continued at the share market on Wednesday and the KSE-100 index lost 61.66 points to close at 12,299.28 points. Trading remained low at ready counter at 72.275 million shares as compared to 94.357 million shares traded on Tuesday. Market ca
The government has proposed a 50 percent reduction in the raise given in the salaries of public sector employees in budget 2010-11, as part of expenditure control, measures and imposition of additional taxes to contain the fiscal deficit at 5.4 percent fo
The government has proposed a 50 percent reduction in the raise given in the salaries of public sector employees in budget 2010-11, as part of expenditure control, measures and imposition of additional taxes to contain the fiscal deficit at 5.4 percent fo
As many as 14 ministers are likely to take oath in the first phase of new federal cabinet formation, it is learnt. According to sources, in the first phase, two new faces, Faisal Raza Abdi and Fouzia Wahab of PPP would be inducted in new cabinet. They sai
As many as 14 ministers are likely to take oath in the first phase of new federal cabinet formation, it is learnt. According to sources, in the first phase, two new faces, Faisal Raza Abdi and Fouzia Wahab of PPP would be inducted in new cabinet. They sai
The federal ministers on Wednesday submitted their resignations to Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani during the last meeting of the present Cabinet. The Prime Minister in his opening remarks at the meeting said that this is the 76th meeting of this g
The federal ministers on Wednesday submitted their resignations to Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani during the last meeting of the present Cabinet. The Prime Minister in his opening remarks at the meeting said that this is the 76th meeting of this g
Amid clouds of insurmountable pressure during the ongoing debate on Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty (FMCT) in the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Pakistan has pointed out discriminatory waiver granted to India for nuclear co-operation by several majo
Amid clouds of insurmountable pressure during the ongoing debate on Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty (FMCT) in the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Pakistan has pointed out discriminatory waiver granted to India for nuclear co-operation by several majo
Amid clouds of insurmountable pressure during the ongoing debate on Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty (FMCT) in the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Pakistan has pointed out discriminatory waiver granted to India for nuclear co-operation by several majo
The country''s largest steel producer - Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (PSMC), for the third time in last 15 days, on Wednesday raised prices of steel products upto Rs 2,000 per ton. Traders told Business Recorder on Wednesday that this is the th
The country's largest steel producer - Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (PSMC), for the third time in last 15 days, on Wednesday raised prices of steel products upto Rs 2,000 per ton. Traders told Business Recorder on Wednesday that this is the thi
The country's largest steel producer - Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (PSMC), for the third time in last 15 days, on Wednesday raised prices of steel products upto Rs 2,000 per ton. Traders told Business Recorder on Wednesday that this is the thi
"History is the most dangerous concoction the chemistry of the mind has produced. It sets people dreaming, intoxicates them, engenders false memories, exaggerates their reflexes, keeps their old wounds open, torments their leisure, inspires them with mega
"History is the most dangerous concoction the chemistry of the mind has produced. It sets people dreaming, intoxicates them, engenders false memories, exaggerates their reflexes, keeps their old wounds open, torments their leisure, inspires them with mega
Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (February 09, 2011).
Pakistan''s exports increased to $2.328 billion in January 2011, up by 9.51 per cent over $2.126 billion over the previous month, according to Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS). According to provisional trade figures released by the FBS country''s trade