There was an abnormal rise in the water inflows of the four live rivers when they rose to 2,35,000 cusecs on Monday due to significant rains in the upper catchment areas of Indus, Jhelum, Chanab and Kabul during the past three days
A recent spell of rains has eased down pressure on Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) officials but still there is a shortfall of 2,500MW, which may trigger as mercury rises ahead. For the time being, pressure has remained under control as consumers
City District Government of Lahore on Monday demolished 40 ramps, 18 sheds and 13 stairs on a stretch of 36 kilometres in nine towns on the 36th day of its anti-encroachment drive. CDGL teams also confiscated 18 shop signboards, disclosed a spokesperson.
Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaquat Baloch has said President Zardari filed ZAB reference for diverting peoples' attention from real issues like price hike, corruption and unemployment. He further said that in fact, the PPP leadership had filed th
The Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Javed Leghari has said that majority of the people including political parties, scholars and students are against the devolution of HEC. Addressing the first International Conference on "Promotion of Social S
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started reviewing the budget proposals of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to facilitate the corporate sector in the upcoming budget (2011-2012). Sources told Business Recorder that th
Deputy Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami's, Dr Farid Ahmed Piracha has said the rulers are answerable to God for every drop of blood being shed in Karachi in target killings. He said that the confrontation between the extortionists and the mafias was res
Two security personnel were killed in a landmine explosion here at Saraghi Khach area of Chamalang on Monday. According to the Levies Force, unknown men had placed explosive material along the way. It exploded as soon as two security personnel's feet touc
Lahore High Court Member Inspection Team (MIT) has been approached against a judicial magistrate Muhammad Irfan Anjum for obtaining a confessional statement forcibly from a boy Muhammad Arshad who was declared innocent by the investigation officer.
The Economic Advisory Council (EAC) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue to conduct tax gap analysis to check the actual potential of revenue from sectors paying low taxes. Sources told Business Recorder here on Monday that the EAC has issued
Chairman of All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has said that the status quo policy maintained by India on occupied Kashmir is delaying resolution of the dispute. The APHC Chairman addressing in Srinagar a meeting of his party Awa
A new industrial policy is in final stage for boosting industrial sector and it would soon be presented in a meeting of the Federal Cabinet for approval. Minister for Industries and Production Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani Monday told the National Assembly duri
The city police claimed to have arrested 105 outlaws including eight proclaimed offenders (POs) and recovered caches of weapons and drugs from their custody on Monday, police said. According to press release, the city police started crackdown in various p
Members of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday attended the National Assembly session, strapping black ribbons as a sign of protest against drone attacks and recent increase in petroleum prices. Chief whip of PML-N Sheikh Aftab Ahmad told the <
Vice Chancellor, Punjab University, Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran inaugurated services of two new Hino buses at the Transport Workshop, here on Monday. Registrar Professor Dr Muhammad Akhtar, Resident Officer-I, Javed Sami, Project Director Sheikh Muhammad
National Language Authority (NLA) and Shah Abdul Latif Social and Cultural Association will hold a condolence reference on renowned educationist, historian and scholar Dr Nabi Bakhsh Khan Baloch on April 19. Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Director Gene
A division bench of the Lahore High Court here on Monday adjourned the hearing in a petition challenging appointment of Rana Zahid Mehmood as director general NAB-Punjab as a law officer sought time for filing reply. Earlier, a deputy attorney general Nas
The National Assembly was informed on Monday that that National Highway Authority (NHA) was working on 90 various projects worth Rs 602 billion out of 104, while the government could not arrange funds for remaining 14 projects due to current financial con
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said Pakistan and Afghanistan have evolved a two-pronged mechanism for bringing peace and stability in both the countries.
The rupee, somehow, managed to hold its most of gains in relation to dollar on the currency market on Monday, money experts said. The rupee rose by nine paisa in relation to dollar for buying 84.24 and gained 10 paisa for selling at 84.28, they said.
The Lahore High Court on Monday issued notice to President National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) for failing to give a raise in benevolent funds payments to retired employees of the bank despite court directions. The court passed this order in a contempt of cou
The rupee, somehow, managed to hold its most of gains in relation to dollar on the currency market on Monday, money experts said. The rupee rose by nine paisa in relation to dollar for buying 84.24 and gained 10 paisa for selling at 84.28, they said.
The Lahore High Court here Monday disposed of a petition after the Chairman PEMRA stated that authority was ready to grant uplinking rights to a sports channel if it starts its transmissions from Dubai. Earlier Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulator
Javedan Cement Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on June 08, 1961, as a public limited company under the Repealed Companies Act, 1913 (now Companies Ordinance, 1984).
Students of all the educational institutes working under Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) are still without textbooks after the start of new academic year last week. The new academic year began in all the FDE-run institutes on April 11, but FDE coul
Javedan Cement Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on June 08, 1961, as a public limited company under the Repealed Companies Act, 1913 (now Companies Ordinance, 1984).
Meeting of the Core Committee of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held here in the Presidency on Monday with co-chairman PPP President Asif Ali Zardari in chair reviewed the present political situation in the country, relations with coalition partners and oth
The Punjab Industrial Estates (PIE) has decided to set up a drug testing laboratory of an international standard at a cost of Rs 100 million at the Sundar Industrial Estate. According to the PIE's spokesman, the laboratory is being set up with main object
The National Assembly on Monday passed Election Law (Amendment) Bill, 2010 amid walk out protest by major opposition party - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), accusing the government of bulldozing the bill.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) plans to celebrate its Golden Jubilee in May this year. A CPSP source told APP on Monday that the College, since its establishment in 1962, has managed to meet more than 80 percent need of medical spe
Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) has recommended recruitment of 668 qualified nurses in the facilities managed by provincial health department, a senior official told newsmen on Monday. The recommended nurses will be inducted in BPS 16, as the posts
World Creativity and Innovation Day will be observed on April 21 across the world and the goal is to build capacity for everyone to be open to new ideas and to make new decisions that make the world a better place and make their place in the world better
At least three more persons including the activists of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) lost their lives in the unabated targeted killings at various parts of the metropolis here on Monday. According to details, an activist
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has temporarily allowed transportation of stuck up ISAF/Nato cargo under transit to Afghanistan in the vehicles of their own transport contractors hired by National Logistic Cell (NLC). Sources told Business Recorder
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has temporarily allowed transportation of stuck up ISAF/Nato cargo under transit to Afghanistan in the vehicles of their own transport contractors hired by National Logistic Cell (NLC). Sources told Business Recorder
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has temporarily allowed transportation of stuck up ISAF/Nato cargo under transit to Afghanistan in the vehicles of their own transport contractors hired by National Logistic Cell (NLC). Sources told Business Recorder
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected around Rs 1060 billion during July-April (2010-11) against the downward revised annual target of Rs 1588 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 528 billion. Sources told Business Recorder </
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected around Rs 1060 billion during July-April (2010-11) against the downward revised annual target of Rs 1588 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 528 billion. Sources told Business Recorder </
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected around Rs 1060 billion during July-April (2010-11) against the downward revised annual target of Rs 1588 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 528 billion. Sources told Business Recorder </
The country''s exports witnessed 41.1 percent growth in March 2011 as compared to March 2010. According to the statistics of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Pakistan''s exports showed continued strength as is evident from the latest trade
The country's exports witnessed 41.1 percent growth in March 2011 as compared to March 2010. According to the statistics of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Pakistan's exports showed continued strength as is evident from the latest trade da
The country's exports witnessed 41.1 percent growth in March 2011 as compared to March 2010. According to the statistics of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Pakistan's exports showed continued strength as is evident from the latest trade da
A webcam may have captured the likely murder of a Chinese student in Canada while she was chatting online with a friend overseas, Canadian police said Monday.
A webcam may have captured the likely murder of a Chinese student in Canada while she was chatting online with a friend overseas, Canadian police said Monday.
Twelve Iranian engineers and five of their Afghan colleagues were kidnapped by Taliban gunmen on Monday in a remote region of Afghanistan near its border with Iran, local officials and the Iranian government said. The men, who were working on a road const
Twelve Iranian engineers and five of their Afghan colleagues were kidnapped by Taliban gunmen on Monday in a remote region of Afghanistan near its border with Iran, local officials and the Iranian government said. The men, who were working on a road const
US House Speaker John Boehner visited Pakistan on Monday, calling strong bilateral ties "vital" to both countries and pushing for improved relations after a series of "challenges." "A strong US-Pakistan relationship is vital to the interests of both of ou
US House Speaker John Boehner visited Pakistan on Monday, calling strong bilateral ties "vital" to both countries and pushing for improved relations after a series of "challenges." "A strong US-Pakistan relationship is vital to the interests of both of ou
Islamabad on Monday called for a sustained Pakistan-US strategic partnership, with its Finance Minister arguing that the past periods of estrangement due to non-economic considerations signify that the relationship based on strong mutual economic interest
Islamabad on Monday called for a sustained Pakistan-US strategic partnership, with its Finance Minister arguing that the past periods of estrangement due to non-economic considerations signify that the relationship based on strong mutual economic interest
Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday urged the interior ministry to ensure proper enforcement of the law relating to the use of mobile SIMs to reduce rate of crimes committed through misuse of the communication facility. He also asked for enhance
Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday urged the interior ministry to ensure proper enforcement of the law relating to the use of mobile SIMs to reduce rate of crimes committed through misuse of the communication facility. He also asked for enhance
Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday urged the interior ministry to ensure proper enforcement of the law relating to the use of mobile SIMs to reduce rate of crimes committed through misuse of the communication facility. He also asked for enhance
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly Monday unanimously passed a resolution against drone strikes in tribal areas terming it attack on the sovereignty and integrity of Pakistan. The resolution also asked the federal government to summon US Ambassador in Islam