Japanese engineers raced to prevent a meltdown at a stricken nuclear plant on Tuesday, as rescuers scrambled to help millions left without food, water or heating by a devastating earthquake and tsunami. A second explosion rocked the Fukushima nuclear comp
Secretary Defence Lieutenant General Syed Athar Ali (Retd) admitted that the youngster who fell down from a flying aircraft soon after took-off was a security lapse, which has been rectified. In downtown Lahore Faisal town a body fell from the sky apparen
Secretary Defence Lieutenant General Syed Athar Ali (Retd) admitted that the youngster who fell down from a flying aircraft soon after took-off was a security lapse, which has been rectified. In downtown Lahore Faisal town a body fell from the sky apparen
National Assembly''s Standing Committee on Defence strongly recommended bailout package of Rs 58 billion for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The management of corporation said that PIA immediately needed financial restructuring of it''s loans and n
National Assembly's Standing Committee on Defence strongly recommended bailout package of Rs 58 billion for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The management of corporation said that PIA immediately needed financial restructuring of it's loans and nee
National Assembly's Standing Committee on Defence strongly recommended bailout package of Rs 58 billion for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The management of corporation said that PIA immediately needed financial restructuring of it's loans and nee
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 14.45 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,850.15 to 2,
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 14.45 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,850.15 to 2,
Bullish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday and the equities registered gains amid increased trading turnover on account of fresh buying in the selective companies. The LSE-25 index was increased by 10.88 points and was close
Bullish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday and the equities registered gains amid increased trading turnover on account of fresh buying in the selective companies. The LSE-25 index was increased by 10.88 points and was close
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 8,833.77 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 8,892.81 points and an intraday low of 8,837.20 points and closed at 8,844.18 points which was 10.41 points or 0.12 percent
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 8,833.77 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 8,892.81 points and an intraday low of 8,837.20 points and closed at 8,844.18 points which was 10.41 points or 0.12 percent
The Karachi share market, on the first day of implementation of new leverage products, opened on positive note and the index hit 12,098.76 points intra-day high level on Monday. However, profit taking in late hours minimised the intra-day gains and the in
The Karachi share market, on the first day of implementation of new leverage products, opened on positive note and the index hit 12,098.76 points intra-day high level on Monday. However, profit taking in late hours minimised the intra-day gains and the in
The Karachi share market, on the first day of implementation of new leverage products, opened on positive note and the index hit 12,098.76 points intra-day high level on Monday. However, profit taking in late hours minimised the intra-day gains and the in
After about two years, financing facility for investors under the newly launched leverage products - MTS and MFS - was made available at all the three stock exchanges on Monday. The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) has implemented the
After about two years, financing facility for investors under the newly launched leverage products - MTS and MFS - was made available at all the three stock exchanges on Monday. The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) has implemented the
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has dispelled the impression that People's Party government was on a collision course with any of the state institutions including the Judiciary. Presiding over a Cabinet meeting here on Monday, the Prime Minster sai
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has dispelled the impression that People's Party government was on a collision course with any of the state institutions including the Judiciary. Presiding over a Cabinet meeting here on Monday, the Prime Minster sai
President Asif Ali Zardari, who is also Chairman of PPP, has directed for holding a meeting of the party's Manifesto Committee to review the implementation of the mainfesto and make recommendations to make it more responsive to the changing needs.
Federal cabinet on Wednesday approved the purchase of 6 submarines from China worth billions of dollars with the objective of meeting future security challenges. Presided over by the Prime Minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, the cabinet also approved Compa
Federal cabinet on Wednesday approved the purchase of 6 submarines from China worth billions of dollars with the objective of meeting future security challenges. Presided over by the Prime Minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, the cabinet also approved Compa
Oil prices that soared towards $120 per barrel on February 24 on account of turmoil in Libya eased only on Saudi Arabia's assurance to European refiners that the kingdom could step in to fill any supply shortfalls. Is there any country that could compensa
Oil prices that soared towards $120 per barrel on February 24 on account of turmoil in Libya eased only on Saudi Arabia's assurance to European refiners that the kingdom could step in to fill any supply shortfalls. Is there any country that could compensa
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi on Monday demanded that Bahraini leaders be wise and not use violence in their handling of anti-government protests, the state-run Fars news agency reported.
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi on Monday demanded that Bahraini leaders be wise and not use violence in their handling of anti-government protests, the state-run Fars news agency reported.
The rupee commenced the week on a negative note on the currency market on Monday amid rising demand for dollars, dealers said. The rupee extended the weekend fall, losing another six paisa for buying and selling at 85.51 and 85.56, they said.
Muammar Gaddafi's jets bombed Libyan rebels on Monday, aiding a counter-offensive that has pushed insurgents 100 miles (160 km) eastwards in a week, as France pressed for a no-fly zone "as fast as possible". Gaddafi's government, at first reeling from wid
The rupee commenced the week on a negative note on the currency market on Monday amid rising demand for dollars, dealers said. The rupee extended the weekend fall, losing another six paisa for buying and selling at 85.51 and 85.56, they said.
Muammar Gaddafi's jets bombed Libyan rebels on Monday, aiding a counter-offensive that has pushed insurgents 100 miles (160 km) eastwards in a week, as France pressed for a no-fly zone "as fast as possible". Gaddafi's government, at first reeling from wid
Armoured troops rolled into Bahrain from neighbouring Saudi Arabia on Monday to help restore order in the strategic Gulf kingdom, where pro-democracy demonstrators have shut down the financial centre.
Armoured troops rolled into Bahrain from neighbouring Saudi Arabia on Monday to help restore order in the strategic Gulf kingdom, where pro-democracy demonstrators have shut down the financial centre.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will provide web-based tracking system (Tracker) access to all the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) for discovering new taxpayers after successful operation of the system at RTO Lahore for documentation of the national econom
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will provide web-based tracking system (Tracker) access to all the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) for discovering new taxpayers after successful operation of the system at RTO Lahore for documentation of the national econom
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will provide web-based tracking system (Tracker) access to all the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) for discovering new taxpayers after successful operation of the system at RTO Lahore for documentation of the national econom
Lahore High Court Chief Justice on Monday sought a reply by March 29 from the federal government in a petition challenging "Diplomatic and Consular Privileges Act, 1972" under which immunity is granted to diplomats in line with the Vienna Convention on Di
Lahore High Court Chief Justice on Monday sought a reply by March 29 from the federal government in a petition challenging "Diplomatic and Consular Privileges Act, 1972" under which immunity is granted to diplomats in line with the Vienna Convention on Di
Pakistan Steel Mills has served notices on over 550 dealers for payment of millions of rupees as compensation against the financial losses caused through manipulation in the purchase of steel products.
Pakistan Steel Mills has served notices on over 550 dealers for payment of millions of rupees as compensation against the financial losses caused through manipulation in the purchase of steel products.
Pakistan Steel Mills has served notices on over 550 dealers for payment of millions of rupees as compensation against the financial losses caused through manipulation in the purchase of steel products.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will finalise the schedule for its next visit to Pakistan for the fifth review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) programme within the next 15 days, sources close to IMF told Business Recorder here on Mo
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will finalise the schedule for its next visit to Pakistan for the fifth review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) programme within the next 15 days, sources close to IMF told Business Recorder here on Mo
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will finalise the schedule for its next visit to Pakistan for the fifth review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) programme within the next 15 days, sources close to IMF told Business Recorder here on Mo
Two Ordinances will be promulgated in the next 48 hours that will allow the government to impose taxes proposed in the Finance Amendment Bill 2010 pending for parliamentary approval, informed sources revealed to Business Recorder on Monday.
Two Ordinances will be promulgated in the next 48 hours that will allow the government to impose taxes proposed in the Finance Amendment Bill 2010 pending for parliamentary approval, informed sources revealed to Business Recorder on Monday.
Two Ordinances will be promulgated in the next 48 hours that will allow the government to impose taxes proposed in the Finance Amendment Bill 2010 pending for parliamentary approval, informed sources revealed to Business Recorder on Monday.
The controversy over Uch-11 development project has ended as Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has found no violation of PPRA rules 2004 in the submission of ''amended bid bond'' by M/S Petrosin to Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGD
The controversy over Uch-11 development project has ended as Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has found no violation of PPRA rules 2004 in the submission of 'amended bid bond' by M/S Petrosin to Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL
The controversy over Uch-11 development project has ended as Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has found no violation of PPRA rules 2004 in the submission of 'amended bid bond' by M/S Petrosin to Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL
The Private Sector Development Task Force of Planning Commission has recommended reduction in the corporate tax rate in Budget 2011-12 with particular focus on challenges that remain to be addressed by the Federal Board of Revenue ie broadening of the tax