The government on Thursday said it was revisiting visa policy in the backdrop of Raymond Davis case, but expressed the hope that controversy, which brought allies in war against terror at a crossroads, would not make the relations with US irreparable.
The Supreme Court has declared null and void the appointment of former Justice Deedar Hussain Shah as Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The PPP has responded to SC decision with a call for a 'protest day' on Friday. In its order on Thu
The Supreme Court has declared null and void the appointment of former Justice Deedar Hussain Shah as Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The PPP has responded to SC decision with a call for a 'protest day' on Friday. In its order on Thu
Presidential spokesman, Farhatullah Babar contradicted media reports about reappointment of former justice Deedar Hussain Shah as Chairman NAB whose appointment was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Aaj News reported. Acco
Presidential spokesman, Farhatullah Babar contradicted media reports about reappointment of former justice Deedar Hussain Shah as Chairman NAB whose appointment was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Aaj News reported. Acco
Violence erupted in many parts of city on Thursday night, which left six people injured, while unknown armed men set three buses on fire. According to details, enraged protesters took to street against the decision of Supreme Court to nullify the appointm
Violence erupted in many parts of city on Thursday night, which left six people injured, while unknown armed men set three buses on fire. According to details, enraged protesters took to street against the decision of Supreme Court to nullify the appointm
Ministry of Petroleum (MoP) in defiance of Supreme Court orders is still retaining some contractual officials, Business Recorder has learnt. After the orders of Supreme Court, Ministry of Petroleum has sacked many contractual officials but two offi
Ministry of Petroleum (MoP) in defiance of Supreme Court orders is still retaining some contractual officials, Business Recorder has learnt. After the orders of Supreme Court, Ministry of Petroleum has sacked many contractual officials but two offi
Ministry of Petroleum (MoP) in defiance of Supreme Court orders is still retaining some contractual officials, Business Recorder has learnt. After the orders of Supreme Court, Ministry of Petroleum has sacked many contractual officials but two offi
Equities on Thursday moved the both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange and finally ended on depressed note amid volatile situation due to conscious approach on the part of investors. The LSE-25 index was marginally declined by 5.11 points and was closed at
Equities on Thursday moved the both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange and finally ended on depressed note amid volatile situation due to conscious approach on the part of investors. The LSE-25 index was marginally declined by 5.11 points and was closed at
Bears continued to stay on the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where losers outclassed gainers under the lead of trend-setters amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 3.18 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,881.03 to 2,8
Bears continued to stay on the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where losers outclassed gainers under the lead of trend-setters amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 3.18 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,881.03 to 2,8
Re-equipment ceremony of No 5 Squadron of Pakistan Air Force was held at PAF base, Shahbaz (Jacobabad), says a press release received here on Thursday. No 5 Squadron, one of the oldest squadrons of the PAF, previously equipped with Mirage aircraft has now
Re-equipment ceremony of No 5 Squadron of Pakistan Air Force was held at PAF base, Shahbaz (Jacobabad), says a press release received here on Thursday. No 5 Squadron, one of the oldest squadrons of the PAF, previously equipped with Mirage aircraft has now
EU regulators are likely to take a long, hard look at Deutsche Boerse's planned take-over of NYSE Euronext, the EU's antitrust chief said, while a top NYSE executive said talks with authorities globally are so far "going well." EU Competition Commissioner
EU regulators are likely to take a long, hard look at Deutsche Boerse's planned take-over of NYSE Euronext, the EU's antitrust chief said, while a top NYSE executive said talks with authorities globally are so far "going well." EU Competition Commissioner
EU regulators are likely to take a long, hard look at Deutsche Boerse''s planned take-over of NYSE Euronext, the EU''s antitrust chief said, while a top NYSE executive said talks with authorities globally are so far "going well." EU Competition Commission
The export target of 300,000 tons fixed for Kinnow by the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) will not be achieved due to rains towards the end of the season which has resulted in low production. According to details available her
The export target of 300,000 tons fixed for Kinnow by the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) will not be achieved due to rains towards the end of the season which has resulted in low production. According to details available her
The export target of 300,000 tons fixed for Kinnow by the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) will not be achieved due to rains towards the end of the season which has resulted in low production. According to details available her
Poland's leading intelligence agency believes there are about 300 foreign spies working in the country. The Internal Security Agency gave the figure Thursday amid efforts to enact a law that would make any espionage illegal in Poland. In a separate report
Poland's leading intelligence agency believes there are about 300 foreign spies working in the country. The Internal Security Agency gave the figure Thursday amid efforts to enact a law that would make any espionage illegal in Poland. In a separate report
Rising global commodities prices and Asia's economic boom led to a big increase in the number of billionaires in Russia, China and Brazil in 2011. China nearly doubled its number of billionaires to 115, while Russia and Brazil posted two-third jumps to 10
Rising global commodities prices and Asia's economic boom led to a big increase in the number of billionaires in Russia, China and Brazil in 2011. China nearly doubled its number of billionaires to 115, while Russia and Brazil posted two-third jumps to 10
Rising global commodities prices and Asia''s economic boom led to a big increase in the number of billionaires in Russia, China and Brazil in 2011. China nearly doubled its number of billionaires to 115, while Russia and Brazil posted two-third jumps to 1
A Pakistani national has been arrested and charged with a scheme to illegally export nuclear-related materials to his home country from the United States, the US Justice Department said on Wednesday. Nadeem Akhtar, 45, who lives in Silver Spring, Maryland
A Pakistani national has been arrested and charged with a scheme to illegally export nuclear-related materials to his home country from the United States, the US Justice Department said on Wednesday. Nadeem Akhtar, 45, who lives in Silver Spring, Maryland
Pakistan is hopeful of getting Indian support pertaining to trade concession being offered by European Union on 75 items in the upcoming commerce secretaries' level talks between the two countries scheduled to be held in Islamabad next month.
Pakistan is hopeful of getting Indian support pertaining to trade concession being offered by European Union on 75 items in the upcoming commerce secretaries' level talks between the two countries scheduled to be held in Islamabad next month.
Pakistan is hopeful of getting Indian support pertaining to trade concession being offered by European Union on 75 items in the upcoming commerce secretaries'' level talks between the two countries scheduled to be held in Islamabad next month.
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has advised the President for the regularisation and pay protection of 74 contract officers of Ministry of Social Welfare and Special Education as a special case. The proposal was submitted to the Prime Minister's Se
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has advised the President for the regularisation and pay protection of 74 contract officers of Ministry of Social Welfare and Special Education as a special case. The proposal was submitted to the Prime Minister's Se
Sixteen persons including Levies Jamadar and three policemen were injured in a motorcycle bomb explosion in Tehsil Sui of Dera Bugti Thursday. According to details Liaqat Ali Bugti son of MNA Ahmadan Bugti was going in Tehsil Bazaar Sui Thursday. Miscrean
Sponsored by Fauji Foundation the Fauji Cement Company (FCCL) was incorporated in Rawalpindi in 1992. With its headquarters in Islamabad, the company operates cement plants at Jhang Bahtar, Tehsil Fateh Jang, District Attock in Punjab. The cement plant ha
Sixteen persons including Levies Jamadar and three policemen were injured in a motorcycle bomb explosion in Tehsil Sui of Dera Bugti Thursday. According to details Liaqat Ali Bugti son of MNA Ahmadan Bugti was going in Tehsil Bazaar Sui Thursday. Miscrean
Sponsored by Fauji Foundation the Fauji Cement Company (FCCL) was incorporated in Rawalpindi in 1992. With its headquarters in Islamabad, the company operates cement plants at Jhang Bahtar, Tehsil Fateh Jang, District Attock in Punjab. The cement plant ha
An activist of Pakistan People's Party was shot dead at Hassan Lashkari village in the limits of Garden police station. The victim, 52-year-old Tariq Lashkari, son of Haider Lashkari was targeted when he was standing near Shalimar Garden. Resultantly, he
All-round slide was seen on the currency market on Thursday as the rupee dropped sharply against dollar and euro, experts said. The rupee lost 19 paisa in relation to dollar for buying at 85.37 and it fell by 20 paisa for selling at 85.42, they said.
A small helicopter of Army Aviation made an emergency landing on Lehtrar Road in the vicinity of the Federal Capital on Thursday, ISPR sources said. The three-seater "Acquirell" of Army Aviation after flying from aviation's Dhamyal Base Rawalpindi develop
All-round slide was seen on the currency market on Thursday as the rupee dropped sharply against dollar and euro, experts said. The rupee lost 19 paisa in relation to dollar for buying at 85.37 and it fell by 20 paisa for selling at 85.42, they said.
The Federal Board of Revenue taxation measures to impose 10 percent federal excise duty (FED) on electricity intensive home appliances proved to be a wrong policy decision, as the total collection stood at Rs 0.18 billion during July-January (2010-11) aga
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has considered withholding tax collection as one of the weakest areas which needs to be focused upon, pointing toward immediate audit of the withholding agents for generating additional revenue in the remaining period of
Jamiat-e-Ulema Pakistan Noorani (JUP-N) has announced to continue its moral and financial support for Mujahideen fighting against the US in Afghanistan. Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, Secretary General, Qari Zawwar Bahadur said his party
At least three persons were killed and 18 others injured in a bomb blast here on National Highway on Thursday. "Unknown men had planted an explosive device in a motorcycle and parked on the National Highway passing through the town," police sources said a
President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority (ERRA) bill giving it the status of a permanent body. Speaking at the farewell ceremony held in his honour here Thursday Deputy Chairman ERRA Lieutenant Gener
In order to further expand the banking services across the country, banks have planned to open 570 new branches under the expansion plan. Sources in the banking sector told Business Recorder on Thursday that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) under i
The Federal Board of Revenue has estimated to collect additional revenue of Rs 5 billion in the form of customs duty following comprehensive administrative and enforcement measures to be applied at ports during the remaining months of 2010-11. Sources tol
FATA development outlay has been increased over the previous years as during current financial year Rs 15 billion is being incurred on development activities in FATA as compared to Rs 7.6 billion earmarked during 2006-07. This was revealed at 12th Nationa
Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Nadeem Ahmad Khan Thursday said that climate change is posing a serious threat to Pakistan. He said that there is a dire need to create awareness among the rural as well as urban masses about the deva
Islamabad Police during its anti-criminals drive rounded up 18 accused and recovered arms and liquor from their possession, said a spokesman of Islamabad Police here on Thursday. Bhara Kahu Police has succeeded in arresting an accused Usman Munir son of M
At least seven security guards of a local tribal elder were injured in a bomb blast took place in Sui town of Dera Bugti district on Thursday. "Unknown men had planted explosive devise in a motorcycle and parked it on the way where a security convoy of a
Unknown insurgents blew up Government Girls Primary school with an improvised explosive device (IDEs) in Malik Yaseen Killey at Landi Kotal on Thursday, Political Authority said. The political administration said some unknown insurgents blown up Governmen
The Ministry of Industries and Production on Thursday upgraded Management Information System (MIS) Center to improve efficiency in collection and compilation of the Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) data. Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Mir
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has asked the encroachers, particularly those of slum areas to vacate the land, otherwise operation would be launched against the encroachments. The CDA through a public notice has warned all unauthorized occupants
The political administration of Khyber Agency destroyed poppy crop on seven-kanal land in Lowey Shalman, tehsil Landi Kotal on Thursday. According to details, the political administration on information launched operation and destroyed poppy crop in the a
The Higher Education Regulatory Authority (HERA), Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has strictly directed all the concerned educational institutions functioning in the province to comply with the policy of half fee concession to the students' real brothers
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is not providing any verification service free-of-cost to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), and its has to pay for data verification service of wealthy persons for broadening the tax-base, said Tariq Mali