Fauji Fertiliser Co (FFC) posted Rs 8.188 billion as net profit after tax in the half year period ended on June 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 5.101 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2010. The company's earning per share increased to Rs 9.65 in th
At least five students got severe injuries in a clash sparked between two students' organisations at the NED Engineering University on Friday. According to Mobina Town police, the students belonging to All Pakistan Muttahida Student Organisation (APMSO) a
Talks between the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Agility Logistics are scheduled to be held on Sunday, July 31, to settle the issue of automated customs clearance system (PaCCS). According to FBR chairman Salman Siddique, the Board is going to convene
The after tax profit (unconsolidated) of United Bank Limited (UBL) has increased to rupees 6.704 billion in the half year period ended June 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 5.200 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2010.
The after tax profit (unconsolidated) of United Bank Limited (UBL) has increased to rupees 6.704 billion in the half year period ended June 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 5.200 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2010.
A Lahore High Court full bench here on Friday while dismissing petitions of several parliamentarians challenging the court jurisdiction to hear "quo warranto petitions observed that parliamentarians are the chosen representatives who exercise a sovereign
The "Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership" (CEL) would be inaugurated here on August 1 at Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) campus.
The incidents of mugging, mobile and purse snatching, besides theft in the vicinity of Karachi University (KU) have increased manifold in recent days, vexing the students, teachers and staffers. The KU administration has failed to provide security to stud
Although the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) claimed to have conducted operations to maintain peace in the city, there is no mitigation in the intensity of targeted killing incidents as 10 more persons including two advocates fell prey to the ongoing spat
Chief Minister Balochistan, Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani Friday called on President, Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Matters relating to law and order, political situation and developmental projects in the province were discussed during the meeting.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar has extended his deep congratulations to Haji Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan on his election as President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The Governor has also congratulated Chaudhry Abdul Majeed for stepping i
Mian Mujahid Khurshid of Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) on Friday claimed that the Islamabad High Court (IHC) had restored him as Chairman of PFMA Punjab. Addressing a press conference at PFMA House, he said that IHC had allowed him to continue i
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) held a workshop here on Friday on trade co-operation between the two countries, with the hope to provide opportunities for businesses of both sides
All four provinces have turned down any reduction in water allocation for 2011-12 Kharif crops despite low water flows in the four rivers during the current monsoon season, Punjab Irrigation consultant and canal regulator M H Siddiqui told Business Rec
Scores of people staged a protest demonstration against a book, which is said to have carried a blasphemous content, in the limits of Aram Bagh police station on Friday. The protesters, who took to streets to express their disenchantment against that book
Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Dr Mohammed Yaseen visited Special Communication Organisation (SCO) Sector Headquarter, Muzzafarabad, to launch "Cellular Village Connection Trial" in the Neelum Valley. SCO Sector Commander, Colonel Shafqat
Speaker National Assembly, Dr Fehmida Mirza, on Friday said that this National Assembly has been able to earn a special place in history of the country for becoming a pro-active forum in protecting the rights of women.
The Punjab government has on Friday carried out transfer and postings of government officials. According to a notification, Tariq Mahmood, Assistant Commissioner, Khanpur, is transferred and his services have been placed at the disposal of Director Genera
Punjab government has decided to take disciplinary action under Punjab Employees Efficiency and Discipline Act (PEEDA) 2006 against the doctors, nurses and paramedical staff involved in doing private practice at private hospitals/clinics during office hou
Rupee-dollar parity rates come down on the currency market on Friday owing to strong dollars' buying by importers to clear the overseas bills, dealers said. The rupee shed eight paisa versus dollar for buying at 86.53 and lost seven paisa for selling at 8
Federal Secretary, Ministry of Information & Technology and Telecom, Saeed Ahmed Khan on Friday said award of 3G license is being finalised. The 3G license will give a boost to foreign investment in Pakistan besides providing jobs to thousands of people,
Rupee-dollar parity rates come down on the currency market on Friday owing to strong dollars' buying by importers to clear the overseas bills, dealers said. The rupee shed eight paisa versus dollar for buying at 86.53 and lost seven paisa for selling at 8
Secretary Health Punjab, Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan has suspended three senior doctors and two Operation Theatre Assistants (OTA) allegedly involved in kidney scandal.
Bosicor Pakistan was incorporated on 9th January 1995 as a public limited company and is listed on all the three stock exchanges of the country. At the time of inception, the company aimed at operate in the chemical, petroleum/petro-chemical and energy se
Ms Hina Rabbani Khar, Minister for Foreign Affairs, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday. The minister briefed the president about her recent visit to India and her discussions with the Indian leadership. Expressing satisfaction
Bosicor Pakistan was incorporated on 9th January 1995 as a public limited company and is listed on all the three stock exchanges of the country. At the time of inception, the company aimed at operate in the chemical, petroleum/petro-chemical and energy se
Minister for Interior, Rehman Malik on Friday said a section of media has misquoted him regarding his statement on Raiwind religious congregation. In a statement issued here, he said Raiwind Deeni Markaz is not involved in any terrorist activity. "I have
Pakistan Agriculture Scientists Association (PASA) President Jamshed Cheema has appealed to the Prime Minister to fix the support price for cotton crop at Rs 6,500 per 40 kg to save the farmers community. While talking to a delegation of growers at his of
A passenger van careened off down a gorge near Kotli in Mirpur Azad Jammu and Kashmir, killing at least 12 people and injuring eight people on Friday. According to police, at least 12 people lost their lives and eight others injured when their van skidded
Sindh Minister for Information, Sharjeel Inam Memon on Friday evening visited the headquarters of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) at Azizabad here and invited the MQM to join the "Aman Rally" which would be taken out on July 30, at 4 pm, from the Helipad a
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Friday constituted three new ministries with divisions namely the ministries of National Harmony, Human Resource Development and Professional and Technical Training. The Prime Minister constituted the new ministrie
Sindh Government would issue appointment letters to 107 successful candidates of Deputy District Officers (DDOs) and Section Officers (SOs) within next couple of days following the verdict of Sindh High Court (SHC). The SHC has directed the provincial gov
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has stressed the need of strengthening the Parliament and democratic institutions. He said that it was duty of each Parliamentarians to work for the supremacy of Parliament. The Prime Minister was talking to Abdul Ghafoor
Pakistan is keen to see a durable and sustainable regional security with four dimensions, Ambassador Masood Khan has said. Highlighting these four dimensions in an interview on Friday.
Dozens of lawyers here Friday took out a rally Friday under the banner of Save Judiciary Committee (SJC) to express solidarity with the Supreme Court, demanding the federal government to implement court orders. Chairman SJC, Abdul Rashid Qureshi led the r
The newly elected president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Nawaz Sharif, would chair an important meeting of PML-N's parliamentary party to be held in the Parliament House ahead of the National Assembly's session on Monday to devise future cours
Kashmir High Court Bar Association in occupied Kashmir has re-elected noted lawyers Mian Abdul Qayoom and Ghulam Nabi Shaheen as its President and General Secretary respectively. Polling was held at the Sadder Court Complex in occupied Srinagar. Mian Abdu
The Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) Tax-to-GDP ratio has been declined to 8.6 percent following net revenue collection of Rs 1550 billion during 2010-2011. Sources told Business Recorder here on Friday that the federal taxes to GDP ratio is presen
The lone surviving gunman from the 2008 Mumbai attacks that left 166 dead has filed a case at the Indian Supreme Court asking for his death sentence to be overturned, a court source told AFP Friday. The source said Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab had sent an ap
The lone surviving gunman from the 2008 Mumbai attacks that left 166 dead has filed a case at the Indian Supreme Court asking for his death sentence to be overturned, a court source told AFP Friday. The source said Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab had sent an ap
A parliamentary panel on Friday summoned former chairman of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), Tauqeer Sadiq, for briefing on alleged embezzlement on illegal relocation of CNG stations sites during his term of service. Sadiq, who is also brother-in-
A parliamentary panel on Friday summoned former chairman of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), Tauqeer Sadiq, for briefing on alleged embezzlement on illegal relocation of CNG stations sites during his term of service. Sadiq, who is also brother-in-
A parliamentary panel on Friday summoned former chairman of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), Tauqeer Sadiq, for briefing on alleged embezzlement on illegal relocation of CNG stations sites during his term of service. Sadiq, who is also brother-in-
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday launched ''Online Work Visa Application system'', introduced by the Board of Investment (BoI) for the foreign investors, which would enable them to get the work visa immediately. The Prime Minister said that the
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday launched 'Online Work Visa Application system', introduced by the Board of Investment (BoI) for the foreign investors, which would enable them to get the work visa immediately. The Prime Minister said that the n
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday launched 'Online Work Visa Application system', introduced by the Board of Investment (BoI) for the foreign investors, which would enable them to get the work visa immediately. The Prime Minister said that the n
The United Nations on Friday slapped sanctions on the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan - thought to be behind last year's failed bombing attempt on New York's Times Square - for having links with al Qaeda. The UN Security Council said its sanctions committee dea
The United Nations on Friday slapped sanctions on the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan - thought to be behind last year's failed bombing attempt on New York's Times Square - for having links with al Qaeda. The UN Security Council said its sanctions committee dea
The State Bank of Pakistan on Friday announced the business (banking) and office hours during Ramazan-ul-Mubarak. All banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Field Offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC)
The State Bank of Pakistan on Friday announced the business (banking) and office hours during Ramazan-ul-Mubarak. All banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Field Offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC)
The State Bank of Pakistan on Friday announced the business (banking) and office hours during Ramazan-ul-Mubarak. All banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Field Offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC)
A leading automobile company is said to have requested the government to slap a ban on import of used cars, recently allowed by the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, well-informed sources told Business Recorder here on Friday.
A leading automobile company is said to have requested the government to slap a ban on import of used cars, recently allowed by the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, well-informed sources told Business Recorder here on Friday.
A leading automobile company is said to have requested the government to slap a ban on import of used cars, recently allowed by the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, well-informed sources told Business Recorder here on Friday.