Hina Rabbani Khar became Pak-istan''s young-est and the first woman Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs after she took oath of office here Tuesday. "On the advice of Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, the President of Pakistan has decided to elevate
Rupert Murdoch was attacked by a protester on Tuesday while giving evidence to a British parliamentary committee at which he defended his son and his company over a scandal that has rocked the British establishment.
Rupert Murdoch was attacked by a protester on Tuesday while giving evidence to a British parliamentary committee at which he defended his son and his company over a scandal that has rocked the British establishment.
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Bilawal House here late Tuesday night. The President welcomed Governor Sindh on resuming his duties as Governor Sindh and expressed the hope that it will boost reconciliation eff
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Bilawal House here late Tuesday night. The President welcomed Governor Sindh on resuming his duties as Governor Sindh and expressed the hope that it will boost reconciliation eff
Justice Javede Iqbal, senior-most judge of the Supreme Court (SC) and head of the Abbottabad commission investigating the May 2 incursion by US Navy SEALS, has termed a member of the commission's statement "his personal opinion." The retired General, Nade
Equities on Tuesday staged recovery amid bullish sentiments on Lahore Stock Exchange following fresh entries in the oil and banking sector shares. The LSE-25 Index improved by 57.30 points to close at 3175.16 against 3117.86 of Monday while transaction vo
Equities on Tuesday staged recovery amid bullish sentiments on Lahore Stock Exchange following fresh entries in the oil and banking sector shares. The LSE-25 Index improved by 57.30 points to close at 3175.16 against 3117.86 of Monday while transaction vo
Equities moved both ways at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of the hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 46.04 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,725.98
Equities moved both ways at Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of the hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 46.04 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,725.98
The government on Tuesday released Rs 2 billion to Pakistan Railway against the demand of Rs 3.5 billion to let it overcome the financial burden. The railway ministry had sent the finance ministry a request for Rs 3.5 billion on July 11, 2011, however the
The government on Tuesday released Rs 2 billion to Pakistan Railway against the demand of Rs 3.5 billion to let it overcome the financial burden. The railway ministry had sent the finance ministry a request for Rs 3.5 billion on July 11, 2011, however the
The government on Tuesday released Rs 2 billion to Pakistan Railway against the demand of Rs 3.5 billion to let it overcome the financial burden. The railway ministry had sent the finance ministry a request for Rs 3.5 billion on July 11, 2011, however the
Two US citizens have been charged with illegally lobbying the United States for the Pakistani government and its spy agency over the disputed territory of Kashmir, US authorities said on Tuesday.
Two US citizens have been charged with illegally lobbying the United States for the Pakistani government and its spy agency over the disputed territory of Kashmir, US authorities said on Tuesday.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday officially confirmed that the dates for the next IMF mission's visit to Pakistan have yet to be finalised. According to a statement issued by the IMF Islamabad office here, "The dates for the next visit by
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday officially confirmed that the dates for the next IMF mission's visit to Pakistan have yet to be finalised. According to a statement issued by the IMF Islamabad office here, "The dates for the next visit by
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday officially confirmed that the dates for the next IMF mission''s visit to Pakistan have yet to be finalised. According to a statement issued by the IMF Islamabad office here, "The dates for the next visit by
An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) of Pakistan Navy was crashed in the premises of National Refinery Limited (NRL) in Korangi area here Tuesday. According to Pakistan Navy sources, the UAV, named as 'Uqab', crashed in the premises of the refinery after its
An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) of Pakistan Navy was crashed in the premises of National Refinery Limited (NRL) in Korangi area here Tuesday. According to Pakistan Navy sources, the UAV, named as 'Uqab', crashed in the premises of the refinery after its
There is no particular law to deal with gas theft cases and about 12 percent gas theft is also adding to the gas load-management in all sectors including domestic consumers along with industrial units. This was stated by Minister for Petroleum and Natural
There is no particular law to deal with gas theft cases and about 12 percent gas theft is also adding to the gas load-management in all sectors including domestic consumers along with industrial units. This was stated by Minister for Petroleum and Natural
There is no particular law to deal with gas theft cases and about 12 percent gas theft is also adding to the gas load-management in all sectors including domestic consumers along with industrial units. This was stated by Minister for Petroleum and Natural
The prices of gold on Tuesday surged to an all-time high of Rs 51,150 per tola after the global market climbed to a new peak of $1,605 an ounce, traders said. The prices of gold reached Rs 51,150 up from Rs 50,850 per tola on the local market after the in
The prices of gold on Tuesday surged to an all-time high of Rs 51,150 per tola after the global market climbed to a new peak of $1,605 an ounce, traders said. The prices of gold reached Rs 51,150 up from Rs 50,850 per tola on the local market after the in
The prices of gold on Tuesday surged to an all-time high of Rs 51,150 per tola after the global market climbed to a new peak of $1,605 an ounce, traders said. The prices of gold reached Rs 51,150 up from Rs 50,850 per tola on the local market after the in
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet will consider customs tariff rationalisation plan of Commerce Ministry, comprising immediate cut in all textile and clothing tariff to a maximum of 10 percent.
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet will consider customs tariff rationalisation plan of Commerce Ministry, comprising immediate cut in all textile and clothing tariff to a maximum of 10 percent.
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet will consider customs tariff rationalisation plan of Commerce Ministry, comprising immediate cut in all textile and clothing tariff to a maximum of 10 percent.
Tax experts have raised a question as to why the limited extension in filing of sales tax return date has been restricted to Karachi and Hyderabad. The experts told Business Recorder on Tuesday that restrictive extension in sales tax returns filing
Tax experts have raised a question as to why the limited extension in filing of sales tax return date has been restricted to Karachi and Hyderabad. The experts told Business Recorder on Tuesday that restrictive extension in sales tax returns filing
Tax experts have raised a question as to why the limited extension in filing of sales tax return date has been restricted to Karachi and Hyderabad. The experts told Business Recorder on Tuesday that restrictive extension in sales tax returns filing
Supreme Court Bar Association President, Asma Jahangir has condemned prohibiting of Pakistani Sikhs from visiting Lahore Gurdwara, and urged Punjab chief minister to take notice of the illegal act. Ms. Jahangir said the Sikh community has been performing
Unilever Pakistan Limited formerly known as Lever Brothers Pakistan Limited (LBPL) is a subsidiary of Unilever PLC, UK. ULEVER was incorporated in Pakistan in 1948 as Lever Brothers Pakistan Limited and merged with Lipton in 1989 and Brooke Bond in 1997.
The Federal Board of Revenue is finalising a number of proposals to check withholding agents' non-compliance through introduction of 'Annual Summarised Withholding Tax Statement' for all the transactions on which tax is collected or deducted at source.
Unilever Pakistan Limited formerly known as Lever Brothers Pakistan Limited (LBPL) is a subsidiary of Unilever PLC, UK. ULEVER was incorporated in Pakistan in 1948 as Lever Brothers Pakistan Limited and merged with Lipton in 1989 and Brooke Bond in 1997.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar received the French Ambassador Daniel Jouanneau at the Foreign Office here on Tuesday. They discussed a range of bilateral issues and noted that the recent visit of Prime Minister to France had helpe
A parliamentary panel on Tuesday directed finance ministry to submit a detailed report pertaining to powers vested in board of directors of each and every autonomous and semiautonomous organisations.
Karachi Electric Supply Company has condemned the anti Karachi actions of the defunct union as they once again blocked movement of critical repair material from KESC's central store. KESC central is the main supply source of repair and maintenance materia
The JUI-F finally succeeded in clinching top opposition slot in the Senate despite stiff resistance by rival PML-N as Senate Chairman Farooq Naek on Tuesday once again declared Abdul Ghafoor Haideri as leader of opposition.
Lahore police have arrested President Peoples Students Federation (PSF), Tanvir Khakwani along with two accomplices on Monday. According to the Police Station Factory Area, Khakwani was wanted in different cases including murder of five people. Police arr
Vegetables and fruits prices have started climbing up ahead of Ramazan and the retailers expressed fear that onion may become much dearer in couples of days. They said that consumption of onion, green chili, tomato, potato and fruits increases during Rama
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has stressed that the dialogue process between Pakistan and India should be uninterrupted, uninterruptible and result-oriented to help build trust between the two countries.
The Supreme Court (SC) was informed that Masood Janjua, the spouse of Amna Masood Janjua, chairperson Defence of Human Rights, was not found in the custody of secret agencies of the country.
Iran must respect its borders with Iraq, authorities in Iraqi Kurdistan said on Tuesday, after Tehran's forces clashed with Iranian Kurdish rebels leaving several people dead. Iranian security officials, however, fired back by demanding that Iraq prevent
The yuan ended up against the dollar on Tuesday, even after the People's Bank of China set a marginally lower mid-point, as the dollar index dropped in early European trade. Spot yuan finished at 6.4634 on Tuesday, up from Monday's close of 6.4687. It has
Sterling rose against the dollar on Tuesday, helped by a recovery in equities and with traders citing sovereign demand for the currency, but UK exposure to the eurozone debt crisis was seen hampering the pound's progress. Traders said sentiment was helped
The euro held steady on Tuesday, taking a breather after its slide to a record low versus the Swiss franc the previous day, but is still vulnerable to fears that Europe's debt crisis could worsen. The single currency stabilised versus the dollar after hav
The euro strengthened on Tuesday as debt yields of some peripheral eurozone countries retreated, but the bounce could run out of steam if a solution to Greece's debt problem is not found at an EU summit later this week. Traders said official Asian and Rus
The euro rose on Tuesday as debt yields of some peripheral eurozone countries eased ahead of an EU summit later this week on expectations a solution to Greece's debt problem may be reached. The dollar briefly recovered against the yen after a government r
The euro fell against the dollar and hit a record low against the Swiss franc on Monday, while more losses could be in store on concerns the eurozone debt crisis will worsen. While a stalemate in Washington over raising the nation's $14.3 trillion borrowi
The Indian rupee strengthened on Tuesday, tracking gains in domestic equities and the euro's recovery, with the market now focusing on a eurozone leaders meeting on Thursday where they will try to agree on a second rescue package for Greece.
The Thai baht and the Philippine peso on Tuesday led gains in their peers on continuous bond inflows to Asia, while investors remained reluctant to add more positions in the regional units on default threats in the eurozone and the United States.
Eurozone banks' borrowing from the European Central Bank surged on Tuesday as uncertainty over how leaders would tackle the debt crisis at this week's summit spilled over into money markets, prompting more banks to rely on the region's emergency buffers.
Libyan rebels have encircled the eastern oil hub of Brega and are in control of parts of the town, whose capture would mark a major boost for the insurgents' campaign to oust Muammar Qadhafi, a rebel spokesman said. Insurgents were dug in to the south and
Radioactive waste from Europe's 143 nuclear reactors must in future be buried in secure bunkers, ministers from EU member states agreed on Tuesday. The new rules force national nuclear authorities to draw up disposal plans by 2015, which will be vetted by
Syrian security forces shot dead 13 civilians on Monday and Tuesday in the central protest hub city of Homs, rights activist Rami Abdel Rahman told AFP. "Thirteen civilians were killed yesterday and today in several parts of Homs when the army opened fire
The Israeli navy seized a French yacht carrying pro-Palestinian activists heading for the blockaded Gaza Strip on Tuesday and forced it to go to Israel's Ashdod port.
The last US space shuttle departed the International Space Station on Tuesday, ending a 12-year program to build and service the orbital outpost, the primary legacy of NASA's shuttle fleet. Shuttle Atlantis commander Chris Ferguson and pilot Doug Hurley g