The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has completed the nationwide verification process of Computerised Electoral Rolls-2011 in collaboration with Nadra. The ECP held a meeting on Monday under the chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner former Jus
The United States is trying to secure the help of Pakistani intelligence service to organise reconciliation talks in Afghanistan aimed at ending the war there, The New York Times reported Monday. The newspaper said overtures are taking place just a
The United States is trying to secure the help of Pakistani intelligence service to organise reconciliation talks in Afghanistan aimed at ending the war there, The New York Times reported Monday. The newspaper said overtures are taking place just a
On the recommendations of Ministry of Finance, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has approved extension in the date of exchange of Rs 500 (old design) bank note by commercial banks for further period of one year up to September 30, 2012. The Prime Mi
On the recommendations of Ministry of Finance, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has approved extension in the date of exchange of Rs 500 (old design) bank note by commercial banks for further period of one year up to September 30, 2012. The Prime Mi
On the recommendations of Ministry of Finance, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has approved extension in the date of exchange of Rs 500 (old design) bank note by commercial banks for further period of one year up to September 30, 2012. The Prime Mi
The after tax loss of Pakistan International Airlines has increased to Rs 19.294 billion in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 11.099 billion in the corresponding period in 2010.
The after tax loss of Pakistan International Airlines has increased to Rs 19.294 billion in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 11.099 billion in the corresponding period in 2010.
The after tax loss of Pakistan International Airlines has increased to Rs 19.294 billion in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 11.099 billion in the corresponding period in 2010.
The after tax loss of Pakistan International Airlines has increased to Rs 19.294 billion in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 11.099 billion in the corresponding period in 2010.
The profit after tax of Pakistan State Oil Company (PSO has significantly increased to Rs 2,487.309 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 809.864 million in the same quarter in 2010. The Board of Management of the company held
The profit after tax of Pakistan State Oil Company (PSO has significantly increased to Rs 2,487.309 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 809.864 million in the same quarter in 2010. The Board of Management of the company held
The profit after tax of Pakistan State Oil Company (PSO has significantly increased to Rs 2,487.309 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 809.864 million in the same quarter in 2010. The Board of Management of the company held
The profit after tax of Pakistan State Oil Company (PSO has significantly increased to Rs 2,487.309 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 809.864 million in the same quarter in 2010. The Board of Management of the company held
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has convened a special meeting today (Tuesday) to review the progress of mega projects and may reprioritise Public Sector Development Programme to divert funds for early completion of hydro-power projects.
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has convened a special meeting today (Tuesday) to review the progress of mega projects and may reprioritise Public Sector Development Programme to divert funds for early completion of hydro-power projects.
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has convened a special meeting today (Tuesday) to review the progress of mega projects and may reprioritise Public Sector Development Programme to divert funds for early completion of hydro-power projects.
Speaking at a news conference here on Monday, leader of opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan criticised MQM chief Altaf Hussain for holding rally in favour of President Asif Ali Zardari. He also lashed out at PTI chief Imran Khan, sayin
Speaking at a news conference here on Monday, leader of opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan criticised MQM chief Altaf Hussain for holding rally in favour of President Asif Ali Zardari. He also lashed out at PTI chief Imran Khan, sayin
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to approve anti-smuggling measures of the Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation to check illicit trade of counterfeit cigarettes of foreign/locally manufactured premium brands in tribal areas and
The Intellectuals Property Organisation (IPO) would propose the federal government to make infringement of intellectual property rights (IPR) a criminal offence, set up an independent IPO's own enforcement agency and legally make it binding on the Federal
The Intellectuals Property Organisation (IPO) would propose the federal government to make infringement of intellectual property rights (IPR) a criminal offence, set up an independent IPO's own enforcement agency and legally make it binding on the Federal
The rupee managed to retain its weekend firmness against dollar on the currency market on Monday, dealers said. The rupee rose by 10 paisa in relation to dollar for buying and selling at 86.48 and 86.52, they said.
Ministry of Water and Power has sent a summary of four percent hike in electricity tariff to the Federal Cabinet. The summary was sent to the Cabinet on the advice of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. Water and Power officials say the summary was in
The rupee managed to retain its weekend firmness against dollar on the currency market on Monday, dealers said. The rupee rose by 10 paisa in relation to dollar for buying and selling at 86.48 and 86.52, they said.
Struggling US brokerage firm MF Global filed for bankruptcy Monday, after confidence in the firm was shattered by a string of losses from European public debt holdings. Shares in the brokerage which at one time held approximately $41 billion in assets wer
Pakistani officials on Monday rejected a German newspaper report that the country's secret service spied on German security forces in Afghanistan. Without citing its sources, mass-selling weekly Bild am Sonntag reported on Sunday that Germany's BND foreig
'The Journalists Protection and Welfare Bill, 2011' was introduced in the Senate on Monday to "ensure rights, dignity, freedom, protection and security" to facilitate journalists to perform their professional duties ,better without fear and favour.
'The Journalists Protection and Welfare Bill, 2011' was introduced in the Senate on Monday to "ensure rights, dignity, freedom, protection and security" to facilitate journalists to perform their professional duties ,better without fear and favour.
The world welcomed its symbolic "seven billionth" baby on Monday but celebrations were tempered by worries over the strain that humanity's population explosion is putting on a fragile planet. The United Nations said that by its best estimates the seven bi
The world welcomed its symbolic "seven billionth" baby on Monday but celebrations were tempered by worries over the strain that humanity's population explosion is putting on a fragile planet. The United Nations said that by its best estimates the seven bi
President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan has suffered great losses in fighting terrorism and lost over 36,000 innocent men, women and children besides suffering direct economic loss over 70 billion dollars in this fight.
President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan has suffered great losses in fighting terrorism and lost over 36,000 innocent men, women and children besides suffering direct economic loss over 70 billion dollars in this fight.
President Asif Ali Zardari and his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul on Monday agreed to finalise the currency swap agreement between the two countries this week to further deepen, broaden and strengthen their partnership in every field.
President Asif Ali Zardari and his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul on Monday agreed to finalise the currency swap agreement between the two countries this week to further deepen, broaden and strengthen their partnership in every field.
President Asif Ali Zardari and his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul on Monday agreed to finalise the currency swap agreement between the two countries this week to further deepen, broaden and strengthen their partnership in every field.
US will warn against efforts to destabilise Afghanistan when it joins Pakistan and other key players in Turkey Wednesday to chart the war-torn nation's future after Western troops depart. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Pakistani Foreign Ministe
US will warn against efforts to destabilise Afghanistan when it joins Pakistan and other key players in Turkey Wednesday to chart the war-torn nation's future after Western troops depart. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Pakistani Foreign Ministe
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) collected Rs 62.3 billion through investment in various saving instruments such as defence saving certificates, during first four months (July-October) of the current fiscal year.
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) collected Rs 62.3 billion through investment in various saving instruments such as defence saving certificates, during first four months (July-October) of the current fiscal year.
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) collected Rs 62.3 billion through investment in various saving instruments such as defence saving certificates, during first four months (July-October) of the current fiscal year.
The Federal Board Revenue has issued updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for monitoring of withholding tax to ensure their collection under amended provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 as per Finance Act 2011.
The Federal Board Revenue has issued updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for monitoring of withholding tax to ensure their collection under amended provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 as per Finance Act 2011.
The Federal Board Revenue has issued updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for monitoring of withholding tax to ensure their collection under amended provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 as per Finance Act 2011.
On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,860.09 points and remained in positive throughout the trading session. It touched the intra-day high of 9,256.30 points and low of 8,860.42 points and closed at 9,212.02 points, with a net positive change of 351.93 poi
On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,860.09 points and remained in positive throughout the trading session. It touched the intra-day high of 9,256.30 points and low of 8,860.42 points and closed at 9,212.02 points, with a net positive change of 351.93 poi
The KSE-100 index on Monday surged by 307.21 points and closed at 11,868.88 points on the back of aggressive buying by local individuals and institutions on available attractive levels. Foreign investors remained net sellers of shares and withdrew $1.77 m
The KSE-100 index on Monday surged by 307.21 points and closed at 11,868.88 points on the back of aggressive buying by local individuals and institutions on available attractive levels. Foreign investors remained net sellers of shares and withdrew $1.77 m
The KSE-100 index on Monday surged by 307.21 points and closed at 11,868.88 points on the back of aggressive buying by local individuals and institutions on available attractive levels. Foreign investors remained net sellers of shares and withdrew $1.77 m
The world economy is likely to create just half of the 80 million jobs needed over the next two years, the ILO said on Monday, warning that the risk of social unrest was rising amid the morose unemployment situation. "We estimate that for the next two yea
The world economy is likely to create just half of the 80 million jobs needed over the next two years, the ILO said on Monday, warning that the risk of social unrest was rising amid the morose unemployment situation. "We estimate that for the next two yea
The world economy is likely to create just half of the 80 million jobs needed over the next two years, the ILO said on Monday, warning that the risk of social unrest was rising amid the morose unemployment situation. "We estimate that for the next two yea