Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Monday approved the summary to elevate Hina Rabbani Khar, minister of state for foreign affairs as the country's first woman foreign minister to lead Pakistan's delegation in crucial talks with India by the end of
The KSE-100 index on Monday lost 28.28 points to close at 12,318.24 points with low volume. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 12,432.55 points intra-day high. However, the index dropped into negative at 12,289.10 points intra-day low
The KSE-100 index on Monday lost 28.28 points to close at 12,318.24 points with low volume. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 12,432.55 points intra-day high. However, the index dropped into negative at 12,289.10 points intra-day low
The KSE-100 index on Monday lost 28.28 points to close at 12,318.24 points with low volume. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 12,432.55 points intra-day high. However, the index dropped into negative at 12,289.10 points intra-day low
On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,828.77 points and remained in positive throughout the trading session. It touched the intra-day high of 8,983.14 points and low of 8,828.77 points and closed at 8,914.76 points with a net positive change of 85.99 point
On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,828.77 points and remained in positive throughout the trading session. It touched the intra-day high of 8,983.14 points and low of 8,828.77 points and closed at 8,914.76 points with a net positive change of 85.99 point
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has allowed the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) to increase power tariff by 24 paisa per unit across the board. The KESC, under the monthly fuel adjustment and power purchase from other sourc
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has allowed the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) to increase power tariff by 24 paisa per unit across the board. The KESC, under the monthly fuel adjustment and power purchase from other sourc
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has allowed the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) to increase power tariff by 24 paisa per unit across the board. The KESC, under the monthly fuel adjustment and power purchase from other sourc
The Federal government claims that army troops have been withdrawn from Kohlu, and have stopped construction of Kohlu cantonment, whereas it has constituted a committee for dialogue, after Chief Minister Aslam Raisani and Governor Zulfiqar Magasi accused
The Federal government claims that army troops have been withdrawn from Kohlu, and have stopped construction of Kohlu cantonment, whereas it has constituted a committee for dialogue, after Chief Minister Aslam Raisani and Governor Zulfiqar Magasi accused
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain Monday directed Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan to resume charge as Sindh Governor as desired by President Asif Ali Zardari (in its July 16 issue, Business Recorder categorically stated that 'Ebad will, con
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain Monday directed Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan to resume charge as Sindh Governor as desired by President Asif Ali Zardari (in its July 16 issue, Business Recorder categorically stated that 'Ebad will, con
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has accepted the resignation of SBP Governor Shahid H Kardar. The government has appointed senior most Deputy Governor Yaseen Anwar as Acting Governor of SBP. "Yes the resignation of Shahid Kardar has been accepted b
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has accepted the resignation of SBP Governor Shahid H Kardar. The government has appointed senior most Deputy Governor Yaseen Anwar as Acting Governor of SBP. "Yes the resignation of Shahid Kardar has been accepted b
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has accepted the resignation of SBP Governor Shahid H Kardar. The government has appointed senior most Deputy Governor Yaseen Anwar as Acting Governor of SBP. "Yes the resignation of Shahid Kardar has been accepted b
The resignation of Pakistan central bank governor Shahid Kardar last week reflects badly on the government's management of the economy, a senior vice president at Moody's Investor Service said on Monday.
The resignation of Pakistan central bank governor Shahid Kardar last week reflects badly on the government's management of the economy, a senior vice president at Moody's Investor Service said on Monday.
The resignation of Pakistan central bank governor Shahid Kardar last week reflects badly on the government''s management of the economy, a senior vice president at Moody''s Investor Service said on Monday.
Pakistan has not yet formally requested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Fund's July visit to Pakistan, sources told Business Recorder here on Monday. According to sources, it is totally up to the government to invite the Fund for disc
Pakistan has not yet formally requested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Fund's July visit to Pakistan, sources told Business Recorder here on Monday. According to sources, it is totally up to the government to invite the Fund for disc
Pakistan has not yet formally requested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Fund''s July visit to Pakistan, sources told Business Recorder here on Monday. According to sources, it is totally up to the government to invite the Fund for dis
The Federal Board of Revenue has extended computer based facilitation to the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) for collection of sales tax on services by allowing taxpayers providing services in Sindh to copy their enrolment particulars from the FBR-web portal to
The Federal Board of Revenue has extended computer based facilitation to the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) for collection of sales tax on services by allowing taxpayers providing services in Sindh to copy their enrolment particulars from the FBR-web portal to
The Federal Board of Revenue has extended computer based facilitation to the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) for collection of sales tax on services by allowing taxpayers providing services in Sindh to copy their enrolment particulars from the FBR-web portal to
The tax consultants/advisors of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have strongly recommended imposition of a nominal non-refundable transfer tax on all transactions (sale/purchase) of immovable property after getting authorisation from provincial governme
The tax consultants/advisors of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have strongly recommended imposition of a nominal non-refundable transfer tax on all transactions (sale/purchase) of immovable property after getting authorisation from provincial governme
The tax consultants/advisors of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have strongly recommended imposition of a nominal non-refundable transfer tax on all transactions (sale/purchase) of immovable property after getting authorisation from provincial governme
The Syrian foreign ministry said Monday that Damascus recognises a Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital within the borders in effect prior to the 1967 Six-Day War. "Syria recognises a Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967 borders and e
The Syrian foreign ministry said Monday that Damascus recognises a Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital within the borders in effect prior to the 1967 Six-Day War. "Syria recognises a Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967 borders and e
A second senior British policeman resigned on Monday over the corruption scandal that has engulfed Rupert Murdoch's global media empire and forced Prime Minister David Cameron to defend his own position.
A second senior British policeman resigned on Monday over the corruption scandal that has engulfed Rupert Murdoch's global media empire and forced Prime Minister David Cameron to defend his own position.
Equities moved both ways in Islamabad Stock Exchange where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of the hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 5.19 points as it moved from 2,725.98 points to 2,731.17 po
Equities moved both ways in Islamabad Stock Exchange where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of the hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 5.19 points as it moved from 2,725.98 points to 2,731.17 po
Bearish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday where equities registered declines amid improved trading turnover due to selling pressure. The LSE-25 index lost 15.56 points and was closed at 3118.62 against 3134.18 of last Frida
Bearish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday where equities registered declines amid improved trading turnover due to selling pressure. The LSE-25 index lost 15.56 points and was closed at 3118.62 against 3134.18 of last Frida
General David Petraeus, the most celebrated military leader of his generation, stepped down as US commander in Afghanistan on Monday after a checkered year at the helm of what is America's longest war. At a ceremony in Kabul Petraeus passed the baton to J
General David Petraeus, the most celebrated military leader of his generation, stepped down as US commander in Afghanistan on Monday after a checkered year at the helm of what is America's longest war. At a ceremony in Kabul Petraeus passed the baton to J
The Taliban released a video Monday showing fighters executing 16 Pakistani tribal policemen in a hail of gunfire who were captured in a cross-border raid from Afghanistan earlier this summer. The video shows the policemen lined up on a hillside with thei
The Taliban released a video Monday showing fighters executing 16 Pakistani tribal policemen in a hail of gunfire who were captured in a cross-border raid from Afghanistan earlier this summer. The video shows the policemen lined up on a hillside with thei
Pak-Malaysia Joint Committee on Defence Co-operation (JCDC) was held here on Monday. According to reports from Kaula Lumpur, Pakistan side was led by Secretary Ministry of Defence, Lieutenant-General Syed Athar Ali(Retd) while Dato' Sri Dr Haji Ismail bin
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to replace concrete barricades with automatic road blockers affixed with sensitive security cameras to avoid traffic congestion and introduce modern checking system.
Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Zahid Saeed has directed all DCOs to constitute district level committees to promote "Kitchen Gardening" Programme of Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif. He said this while presiding over the review meeting of the progra
Stating that India and Pakistan should show responsibility in checking terror activities, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and National Conference President, Farooq Abdullah said invisible forces are trying to scuttle peace process between the
Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Monday issued bailable arrest warrants (BAW) of First Woman Bank, Faisalabad D-ground branch Area Manager Tasneem Rizvi for not appearing before the court to defend allegations of fraud against her and other bank officers.
Leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Q and senior federal minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said that all Utility Stores outlets in the country will establish separate facilitation counters for women while seven new Utility Stores counters will be set up at
Spokesperson of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Farhatullah Babar on Monday denied a media report that the party has nominated persons for the posts of President and Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
Parliamentary Committee on National Security has urged the government to take back the control of Shamsi Airbase from the United States (US). The committee, which met here with Senator Mian Raza Rabbani in the chair, also discussed in details the country'
President Asif Ali Zardari will visit Kabul on Tuesday to hold talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. During the visit President Zardari and Afghan President Karzai will discuss issues of bilateral importance as well as the regional and international s
District Collector PM Francis in Kerala state has issued a notice by "affixture" to a Pakistan-born British national, asking him to show-cause why the transfer of registry of a property he purchased at Kovalam in 2007 should not be cancelled.