Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal (PBM) has disbursed Rs 88.33 million among 8,000 destitute children under Child Support Programme (CSP) in 10 quarterly instalments.
Prominent businessmen Zubair Motiwala, who is also the Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh, has urged the management of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) to ensure uninterrupted power supply to its customers.
Sindh Minister for Human Rights Ms Nadia Gabol has strongly condemned the killing of four minor girls by their father in Hyderabad and directed the concerned officials to take stern action against the accused. Minister said that killing of an innocent per
Fire erupted in Islamabad International Hotel near KFC in the Cantonment area on Sunday afternoon, Rescue 1122 sources said. Rescue 1122 personnel reached the spot within five minutes. They used special vehicle TTL (Turntable Ladder) to rescue the people
Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Punjab government has materialised the dream of the poor of having their own house by launching Aashiyana Housing Project first time in the history of the country.
The Services Hospital Lahore Administration (SHLA) has announced new standard operating procedure (SOPs) for the provision of hospital medicine to the patients. New policy focuses the availability of medicine for the admitted patients at their beds and is
A record number of 56 paintings out of total 75 displayed in the group of 13 Pakistani artists were sold like hot cakes in Singapore. On display in the just concluded exhibition "Artistic Fusions From Pakistan" were the selected art works of Iqbal Hussain
Cutlery Institute of Pakistan (CIP) after its revival at a cost of Rs 39.84 million is successfully functioning and providing technical support to the business community engaged with cutlery industry functioning in and close to Wazirabad.
Secretary Health Punjab, Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, has taken serious notice of the news items regarding the non-availability of senior doctors, specially the professors and sought a report from the principals of medical colleges in this regard.
18 Pakistani members of parliament left for Kabul on Sunday to hold a two-day dialogue with their Afghan counterparts on issues of mutual interest and concern that impact the relationship between the two neighbouring countries. The dialogue will focus on
The Punjab government has launched "Punjab Model of Proactive Governance" to fight corruption, improve service-delivery mechanism and to facilitate the citizens' engagement by proactively seeking feedback of people who received any day-to-day government s
Hot and dry weather in most parts of the country increased electricity demand from 15073 MW to 16156 MW, an increase of about 1,100 MW whereas the power generation decreased by about 100 MW on Sunday. Briefing newsmen about power situation, a PEPCO spokes
Five people were injured including a young boy in firing by unidentified armed men on Sunday at Bhittai Abad, in the limits of Sachal police station, Karachi.
Textile Mills in Punjab have suffered heavy financial losses due to discriminatory gas and electricity load-shedding during past six months, mills owners said.
The reformed general sales tax (RGST) on the agriculture machinery and other inputs will increase farmers' per acre cost of production by Rs 4,000 and reduce the over all agriculture production by 10 percent, Kissan Board Pakistan warned the government he
A Pakistani man convicted of child sex offences in Britain has been deported after losing a fight to stay in the country, the interior ministry said Sunday. Zulfqar Hussain, 50, left Britain on Saturday for Islamabad after officials dismissed his argument
A Pakistani man convicted of child sex offences in Britain has been deported after losing a fight to stay in the country, the interior ministry said Sunday. Zulfqar Hussain, 50, left Britain on Saturday for Islamabad after officials dismissed his argument
An Egyptian security official says police have arrested an Iranian diplomat suspected of espionage in the wake of the uprising that toppled former President Hosni Mubarak. The official said Sunday that Qassem al-Husseini, from the Iranian diplomatic missi
An Egyptian security official says police have arrested an Iranian diplomat suspected of espionage in the wake of the uprising that toppled former President Hosni Mubarak. The official said Sunday that Qassem al-Husseini, from the Iranian diplomatic missi
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed withdrawal of exemption of special excise duty (SED) on import of tin plate in the coming budget for 2011-12.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed withdrawal of exemption of special excise duty (SED) on import of tin plate in the coming budget for 2011-12.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed withdrawal of exemption of special excise duty (SED) on import of tin plate in the coming budget for 2011-12.
Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim has succeeded in getting the status of 'Senior Federal Minister' after about two-and-a-half years of prolonged wait, sources told Business Recorder. "The government has clarified its position about the status o
Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim has succeeded in getting the status of 'Senior Federal Minister' after about two-and-a-half years of prolonged wait, sources told Business Recorder. "The government has clarified its position about the status o
The USA disbursed $136.5 million to Pakistan during the first three quarters of this financial year (July 2010 to March 2011), while total amount received from Germany and Japan during the same period was $137.6 million.
The USA disbursed $136.5 million to Pakistan during the first three quarters of this financial year (July 2010 to March 2011), while total amount received from Germany and Japan during the same period was $137.6 million.
The USA disbursed $136.5 million to Pakistan during the first three quarters of this financial year (July 2010 to March 2011), while total amount received from Germany and Japan during the same period was $137.6 million.
Lockheed Martin, one of the world's largest defence contractors, was on Sunday investigating the source of a major cyber-attack one week ago against its information network, the company said. "Lockheed Martin detected a significant and tenacious attack on
Lockheed Martin, one of the world's largest defence contractors, was on Sunday investigating the source of a major cyber-attack one week ago against its information network, the company said. "Lockheed Martin detected a significant and tenacious attack on
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman on Sunday said that politics of fear were being played throughout the world and that Pakistan, along with other Muslim countries was being made a target of the bloodshed.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman on Sunday said that politics of fear were being played throughout the world and that Pakistan, along with other Muslim countries was being made a target of the bloodshed.
The open interest position increased by 28.5 percent during the week ended on May 27, 2011 to Rs 1.39 billion. The futures spreads, however, declined by 90bps to 0.29 percent, primarily due to the upbeat investor behaviour observed at the ready market cou
The open interest position increased by 28.5 percent during the week ended on May 27, 2011 to Rs 1.39 billion. The futures spreads, however, declined by 90bps to 0.29 percent, primarily due to the upbeat investor behaviour observed at the ready market cou
The open interest position increased by 28.5 percent during the week ended on May 27, 2011 to Rs 1.39 billion. The futures spreads, however, declined by 90bps to 0.29 percent, primarily due to the upbeat investor behaviour observed at the ready market cou
The open interest position increased by 28.5 percent during the week ended on May 27, 2011 to Rs 1.39 billion. The futures spreads, however, declined by 90bps to 0.29 percent, primarily due to the upbeat investor behaviour observed at the ready market cou
Bullish trend was witnessed at Karachi share market during the week on May 28, 2011 on expectations of some tax incentives for capital market in the coming budget for 2011-12, to be announced on June 3, 2011. The market witnessed positive trend throughout
Bullish trend was witnessed at Karachi share market during the week on May 28, 2011 on expectations of some tax incentives for capital market in the coming budget for 2011-12, to be announced on June 3, 2011. The market witnessed positive trend throughout
Bullish trend was witnessed at Karachi share market during the week on May 28, 2011 on expectations of some tax incentives for capital market in the coming budget for 2011-12, to be announced on June 3, 2011. The market witnessed positive trend throughout
Pakistan's Defence Secretary Syed Athar Ali arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to hold talks with Indian Defence Secretary. The 12th round of talks between Pakistan and India would begin in New Delhi on Monday. Pakistan wants to resolve all outstanding issues
Pakistan's Defence Secretary Syed Athar Ali arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to hold talks with Indian Defence Secretary. The 12th round of talks between Pakistan and India would begin in New Delhi on Monday. Pakistan wants to resolve all outstanding issues
The consolidated outlays of federal and provincial budgets have reportedly been revised downward to Rs 3.751 trillion from Rs 3.8 trillion originally proposed by the government of Pakistan and rejected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The consolidated outlays of federal and provincial budgets have reportedly been revised downward to Rs 3.751 trillion from Rs 3.8 trillion originally proposed by the government of Pakistan and rejected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The consolidated outlays of federal and provincial budgets have reportedly been revised downward to Rs 3.751 trillion from Rs 3.8 trillion originally proposed by the government of Pakistan and rejected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The newly launched Web Based One Customs (WEBOC) of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), introduced at Port Qasim, remains a failure as the authorities have not issued IDs and passwords to it users. According to details available here, the system was launched
The newly launched Web Based One Customs (WEBOC) of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), introduced at Port Qasim, remains a failure as the authorities have not issued IDs and passwords to it users. According to details available here, the system was launched
The newly launched Web Based One Customs (WEBOC) of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), introduced at Port Qasim, remains a failure as the authorities have not issued IDs and passwords to it users. According to details available here, the system was launched
While the lifting of Pakistani wheat progressed smoothly in bulk ships and containers, exporters, being naive in this trade, indulged in price war, resulting in prices going down considerably in international market, according to leading wheat exporters h
While the lifting of Pakistani wheat progressed smoothly in bulk ships and containers, exporters, being naive in this trade, indulged in price war, resulting in prices going down considerably in international market, according to leading wheat exporters h
While the lifting of Pakistani wheat progressed smoothly in bulk ships and containers, exporters, being naive in this trade, indulged in price war, resulting in prices going down considerably in international market, according to leading wheat exporters h
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to reduce withholding tax on cash withdrawal from banks from 0.3 percent to 0.2 percent in the coming budget for 2011-12.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to reduce withholding tax on cash withdrawal from banks from 0.3 percent to 0.2 percent in the coming budget for 2011-12.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to reduce withholding tax on cash withdrawal from banks from 0.3 percent to 0.2 percent in the coming budget for 2011-12.
The government has decided to enhance the time period of recovery of federal excise duty (FED) from three years to past five years through a major amendment in section 14 of the Federal Excise Act 2005 in the coming budget for 2011-12.
The government has decided to enhance the time period of recovery of federal excise duty (FED) from three years to past five years through a major amendment in section 14 of the Federal Excise Act 2005 in the coming budget for 2011-12.
The government has decided to enhance the time period of recovery of federal excise duty (FED) from three years to past five years through a major amendment in section 14 of the Federal Excise Act 2005 in the coming budget for 2011-12.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to abolish, in the budget for 2011-12, redundant income tax and withholding tax exemptions, granted to some sectors under SRO 586(I)/91, which are contradictory to the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 200
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to abolish, in the budget for 2011-12, redundant income tax and withholding tax exemptions, granted to some sectors under SRO 586(I)/91, which are contradictory to the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 200
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to abolish, in the budget for 2011-12, redundant income tax and withholding tax exemptions, granted to some sectors under SRO 586(I)/91, which are contradictory to the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 200
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to abolish, in the budget for 2011-12, redundant income tax and withholding tax exemptions, granted to some sectors under SRO 586(I)/91, which are contradictory to the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 200
The Sindh government has formed a Joint Interrogation Team (JIT) on the directives of the Federal Government to investigate the attack on Pakistan Navy Airbase at Sharae-Faisal by terrorists here on May 22. "An eight-member team has been formed comprising
The Sindh government has formed a Joint Interrogation Team (JIT) on the directives of the Federal Government to investigate the attack on Pakistan Navy Airbase at Sharae-Faisal by terrorists here on May 22. "An eight-member team has been formed comprising
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that the government has sought US assistance to overcome load shedding in the country for providing immediate relief to the masses. During a meeting with journalists at his residence here, he said that the
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that the government has sought US assistance to overcome load shedding in the country for providing immediate relief to the masses. During a meeting with journalists at his residence here, he said that the
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that the government has sought US assistance to overcome load shedding in the country for providing immediate relief to the masses. During a meeting with journalists at his residence here, he said that the
All-round gains were seen on the money market during the week ended on May 28, 2011, on easy availability of dollars. On the interbank market, the rupee gained 55 paisa versus dollar for buying and selling at 85.80 and 85.85.
All-round gains were seen on the money market during the week ended on May 28, 2011, on easy availability of dollars. On the interbank market, the rupee gained 55 paisa versus dollar for buying and selling at 85.80 and 85.85.
More than 200 suspected al Qaeda gunmen have taken control of the south Yemen city of Zinjibar after fighting with security forces that left 16 people dead, officials and witnesses said Sunday. The witnesses said that most residents had fled Zinjibar, the
More than 200 suspected al Qaeda gunmen have taken control of the south Yemen city of Zinjibar after fighting with security forces that left 16 people dead, officials and witnesses said Sunday. The witnesses said that most residents had fled Zinjibar, the
Afghan authorities said on Sunday Nato had killed 52 people, mostly civilians, in air strikes against insurgents as violence picked up in recent weeks with the start of the fighting season. The killing stirred a strong reaction from Afghan President Hamid
Afghan authorities said on Sunday Nato had killed 52 people, mostly civilians, in air strikes against insurgents as violence picked up in recent weeks with the start of the fighting season. The killing stirred a strong reaction from Afghan President Hamid
Pakistan State Oil came into existence in 1976 when the government merged PNO (Pakistan National Oil) and POCL (Premier Oil Company Limited) into SOCL (State Oil Company Limited) and named it as Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO). It is the largest
Pakistan State Oil came into existence in 1976 when the government merged PNO (Pakistan National Oil) and POCL (Premier Oil Company Limited) into SOCL (State Oil Company Limited) and named it as Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO). It is the largest
It is with a feeling of doom that I learned that the Finance Minister has withdrawn the exemption on sales tax available to industrial importers of capital machinery and goods through SRO 575(I) 2006. He did this on May 22nd to harmonise with an earlier S
In the quiet town of Gebeng in Malaysia's central state of Pahang, a new rare earth plant has evoked fears of radiation contamination as residents desperately seek to stop the construction of the world's largest such refinery. The plant is expected to mee
Sitting in his reed meeting house in what was once Iraq's marshes, Sheikh Rashash al-Imara warns of potential trouble if his poor tribesmen are driven off their land by foreign companies digging for oil.
The Pakistani economic team returned from the trip to Dubai (May 11-17) with its collective tail between its collective legs as almost a week long discussions held with International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff ended unsatisfactorily from the perspective of
Sui Southern Gas Company has invited EoIs for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import under a 'third party access regime'. The bidding companies are expected to develop their own LNG Floating Storage Re-gasification Units (FSRUs), arrange their own supply of L
Three working groups were formed at a seminar to formulate and identify the issues in respect of protecting journalists (covering disasters) and their rights (salary, wage board award, professional training).
Director Admissions, University of Sindh has notified that the authorities of the varsity have adopted a procedure for refund of tour fees deposited by the students of Bachelors/Masters, BS Part-IV Honours (Final), Pass (final) and 5th Professional Pharm-