A military judge has sentenced a US soldier to 24 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy with fellow soldiers that led to the murders of three unarmed Afghan civilians.
Arab states in the Gulf plan to deport thousands of Lebanese Shias over their alleged links to Hezbollah and Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard force, a Kuwaiti newspaper reported on Thursday. Al-Seyassah, quoting London-based Arab diplomatic sources, said
The UN Human Rights Council established a special investigator on Iran on Thursday, a move spearheaded by Washington that will subject Tehran's record to UN scrutiny for the first time in nearly a decade. Activists welcomed the move as historic, underlini
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Kahlid Shameem Wynne, who is on an official visit to Indonesia, attended the inauguration ceremony of Jakarta International Defence Dialogue 2011 (JIDD-11).
A flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the historic Pakistan Resolution was held at Pakistan Embassy in Berlin, Germany, says a press release received here on Thursday. Ambassador of Pakistan to Germany Shahid Kamal hoisted the na
Farid Malik, Chief Operating Officer/General Manager of Lahore Stock Exchange has been reappointed as a Member of the Board of Privatisation Commission by the Federal Government. He has already been on the PC Board for quite some time and brings the capit
The Supreme Court was informed on Thursday that DGM Security Pvt Limited, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTCL) sponsored the deadly drag race, which claimed five innocent lives.
Founding member of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Dr Mubashir Hassan has demanded US and its allies stop bombing Libya. Dr Mubashir, president PPP (Shaheed Butto) organised a protest in front of the provincial Punjab assembly along with party workers, carr
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has convened a Chief Commissio-ners' Conference on April 12, 2011 to review progress of the Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) on the revenue collection particularly recovery of arrears and impro
The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Thursday took strong exception to the absence of Secretary Cabinet Nargis Sethi from the third consecutive meeting of the committee and said asked the prime minister to take note of the matter.
The government has conveyed the special cabinet meeting likely to be held on March 28 to approve the transfer of five more federal ministries to the provinces under the devolution plan after 18th Constitutional Amendment.
Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has demanded of the federal government for bringing 50 percent cut in the quota of cattle export to Afghanistan to meet the demand of the commodity in the local market. Speaking in the Provincial
The Women and Family Commission (WFC) of the Jamaat e Islami, has called upon the government to sever diplomatic ties with the US in protest against the devilish pastor's act of desecration of the Holy Quran.
More than 150 workers of power-looms on Thursday organised a rally and staged a demonstration in front of Multan Press club to condemn desecration of Holy Qur'an in a church. The rally was led by Khaliq Qandeel Ansari, Secretary General of All Pakistan Po
Psychiatrists from Saarc region are converging in Lahore from Friday (today) to participate in a three-day 5th Saarc Psychiatric Federation (SPF) conference to share their experience in psychiatry and to present their papers about the present day issues r
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has been approached against the government for not providing compulsory free education to the children of five to 16 years old as warranted in Articles 9, 25A and 37 of the constitution.
Punjab government would make all-out efforts to provide necessary support to Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) in making Lahore Shopping Festival a success. The assurance was given by Member National Assembly, Pervaiz Malik while chairing a mee
Akhuwat has disbursed Rs 1 billion interest-free loan to 90,000 families in 10 years with a view to improve the lives of the poor with 99.8 percent return rate. It is the most innovative cost effective microfinance model because of its creative use of com
Chairman, Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (Punjab and Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw Zone), Syed Fahim Mehmood Shah announced on Thursday that Faisalabad Yarn Market will remain closed till March 27. Local industrialists, yarn dealers, powerlooms owners and work
The DG Khan Cement Company Ltd (DGKCC) is awarded with Outstanding Achievement award 2011 by the FLSmidth A/s, Denmark, a world renowned Danish cement industry equipment supplier.
The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) is organising a "Palliative Care Symposium" (teleconference) on Monday at the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC).
The Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB) arranged a consultative meeting on 'Olive plant propagation and cultivation' to discuss the problems regarding propagation and cultivation of olive plant, research update and future strategy.
China reiterated on Thursday that its civil nuclear co-operation with Pakistan is consistent with international obligations and under the umbrella of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Provincial Development Working Part (PDWP) meeting has approved 11 different development schemes worth Rs 13,226 million. The meeting held here on Thursday was presided over by the Secretary (Planning) P&D department and attended among others by the admin
The best way to join the commemoration of Pakistan's national day would be to pledge for greater co-operation between the two countries in future. These views were expressed by the Indonesian Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Tifatul
After inception of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), the annual ratio of women getting registered for Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) stands doubled that reflects enhanced awareness about their right to citizenship.
President Asif Ali Zardari while expressing concern over the ongoing political unrest in some countries of the Gulf region has ruled out the possibility of any such situation emerging in Pakistan.
State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLICP), the biggest player in conventional life insurance, intends to enter in the Takaful (Islamic Insurance) business soon, it is reliably learnt. To capture its share in the potential domestic market, the c
State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLICP), the biggest player in conventional life insurance, intends to enter in the Takaful (Islamic Insurance) business soon, it is reliably learnt. To capture its share in the potential domestic market, the c
State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLICP), the biggest player in conventional life insurance, intends to enter in the Takaful (Islamic Insurance) business soon, it is reliably learnt. To capture its share in the potential domestic market, the c
Federal Religious Affairs Minister Syed Khurshid Shah on Thursday said that Haj applications will be treated on " first come first served" basis and no draw will be held in this regard in the year 2011. Addressing a Haj Conference organised by Haj organis
Federal Religious Affairs Minister Syed Khurshid Shah on Thursday said that Haj applications will be treated on " first come first served" basis and no draw will be held in this regard in the year 2011. Addressing a Haj Conference organised by Haj organis
Secretary General Interpol (International Police) Ronald K Nobel said that Interpol had foiled a terror bid during the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2011 by arresting a suspect from Maldives.
Secretary General Interpol (International Police) Ronald K Nobel said that Interpol had foiled a terror bid during the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2011 by arresting a suspect from Maldives.
During the first two quarters of the current financial year, the total debt burden of Pakistan has soared to 11,054.7 billion rupees, which is an all time high. According to Economic Bulletin of Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) it was 10,76
During the first two quarters of the current financial year, the total debt burden of Pakistan has soared to 11,054.7 billion rupees, which is an all time high. According to Economic Bulletin of Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) it was 10,76
During the first two quarters of the current financial year, the total debt burden of Pakistan has soared to 11,054.7 billion rupees, which is an all time high. According to Economic Bulletin of Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) it was 10,76
A suicide car bomb targeting a police station on Thursday killed five people and wounded 25 others in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, police said. A police officer and four civilians died in the attack in Doaba town in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, 30 kilometres from
A suicide car bomb targeting a police station on Thursday killed five people and wounded 25 others in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, police said. A police officer and four civilians died in the attack in Doaba town in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, 30 kilometres from
The president of the European Council says six non-euro countries have decided to join an agreement by eurozone leaders to make their economies more competitive.
The president of the European Council says six non-euro countries have decided to join an agreement by eurozone leaders to make their economies more competitive.
The president of the European Council says six non-euro countries have decided to join an agreement by eurozone leaders to make their economies more competitive.
Leonard Weinglass, an attorney who represented clients in high-profile political cases ranging from the Chicago Seven in the 1960s to the so-called Cuban Five in recent years, has died in New York City. Colleague Michael Krinsky says Weinglass died Wednes
The unabated targeted killings on Thursday claimed eight more lives including the workers of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Jamaat-e- Islami (JI) and Imamia Students Organisation (ISO) at various parts of the metropolis.
The unabated targeted killings on Thursday claimed eight more lives including the workers of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Jamaat-e- Islami (JI) and Imamia Students Organisation (ISO) at various parts of the metropolis.
The Federal Board of Revenue may propose an amendment to the Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2011 to clarify applicability of 15 percent income tax surcharge on those companies whose income year ended on December 31, 2010.
The Federal Board of Revenue may propose an amendment to the Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2011 to clarify applicability of 15 percent income tax surcharge on those companies whose income year ended on December 31, 2010.
The Federal Board of Revenue may propose an amendment to the Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2011 to clarify applicability of 15 percent income tax surcharge on those companies whose income year ended on December 31, 2010.
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is likely to chair a meeting with business community representatives in Islamabad on Friday to discuss five zero-rated sectors'' issues. A meeting of Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Salman Siddique, with Karachi
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is likely to chair a meeting with business community representatives in Islamabad on Friday to discuss five zero-rated sectors' issues. A meeting of Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Salman Siddique, with Karachi C
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is likely to chair a meeting with business community representatives in Islamabad on Friday to discuss five zero-rated sectors' issues. A meeting of Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Salman Siddique, with Karachi C
Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has, reportedly, found some evidence indicating that a few ghee/cooking oil manufacturers are involved in profiteering, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Fixing price and production capacity dist
Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has, reportedly, found some evidence indicating that a few ghee/cooking oil manufacturers are involved in profiteering, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Fixing price and production capacity dist
Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has, reportedly, found some evidence indicating that a few ghee/cooking oil manufacturers are involved in profiteering, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Fixing price and production capacity dist
China is committed to plans to expand a Pakistan nuclear power plant using 1970s technology, experts say, even after Japan''s crisis triggered global alarm about atomic safety.
China is committed to plans to expand a Pakistan nuclear power plant using 1970s technology, experts say, even after Japan's crisis triggered global alarm about atomic safety.