Nepalese MPs extended parliament's term for a fourth and final time Tuesday to allow the drafting of a new constitution in line with a peace accord brokered after the civil war ended in 2006. Lawmakers agreed to the six-month extension after a panel of le
A leading opposition challenger to Democratic Republic of Congo's President Joseph Kabila called on Tuesday for the Central African state's elections to be annulled, accusing authorities of systematic fraud. Vital Kamerhe, a former government minister, sa
A Malian court has sentenced to death a Tunisian man accused of throwing an explosive device at the French embassy in Mali's capital in January, wounding two people, state television reported on Tuesday. Like many countries in West Africa, Mali maintains
Russia on Tuesday activated a radar warning system against incoming missiles in its enclave of Kaliningrad on the borders of the EU, in response to Western plans for a US missile shield in Europe. President Dmitry Medvedev announced that the Voronezh-DM s
A member of Egypt's ruling military council said on Tuesday that he expected turnout in the first stage of a parliamentary election to exceed 70 percent. Egypt's first parliamentary poll since Hosni Mubarak was ousted began on Monday and the first round o
The only daughter of brutal Soviet tyrant Joseph Stalin - who defected to the United States in 1967 and became a vocal critic of the Soviet Union - has died at age 85, The New York Times reported Monday. Born Svetlana Stalina on February 28, 1926, she led
An exchange of rocket fire hit the Lebanese-Israeli border on Tuesday in the first such incident since 2009, coming at a time of heightened regional tensions over Syria and Iran's nuclear programme. UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, said at le
Foreign Policy magazine named 14 "brave" individuals who helped bring the pro-democracy Arab Spring movements to the Middle East and North Africa as the top global thinkers of 2011. Alaa al-Aswany, the dentist turned blacklisted novelist who rose to fame
Tokyo has once again proved its worth at the top table of world food with more Michelin three star restaurants than Paris, according to the latest edition of the gastronomical guide. Japan as a whole also beats France, with 32 establishments granted the m
China's first aircraft carrier began its second sea trial on Tuesday after undergoing refurbishments and testing, the government said, as tensions over maritime territorial disputes in the region ran high. The 300-metre (990-foot) ship, a refitted former
US Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Baghdad on a surprise visit on Tuesday evening, as American troops depart Iraq ahead of a year-end deadline, an AFP photographer said. Biden was met at the airport by US ambassador to Iraq James Jeffrey and General L
King Mohammed VI on Tuesday appointed Morocco's first-ever Islamist prime minister and charged him with forming a government following his party's historic election win. Abdelilah Benkirane, head of the moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD
Copper rallied on Monday to its highest level in more than a week, amid hopes that eurozone leaders would unveil concrete measures to deal with the region's debt crisis. In New York, benchmark December copper futures traded on the COMEX exchange similarly
Thirteen of the warmest years recorded have occurred within the last decade and a half, proving that global warming is a reality, the UN's World Meteorological Organisation said on Tuesday The year 2011 caps a decade that ties the record as the hottest ev
US-Pakistani relations are at one of their worst points in memory after the Nato strike that killed 24 Pakistani troops, but can recover, Washington's top military officer said on Monday. General Martin Dempsey said Pakistani anger was justified given the
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources has decided to transport raw gas from Latif Well through a transmission line to Sawan plant, official sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday. Latif Petroleum Concession Agreement (PCA) was sig
The president of Pakistan's cable TV association says operators have blocked BBC World News because of a documentary critical of the country's commitment to fighting Islamist militants. Khalid Arain says the decision was implemented Tuesday after the netw
Temperature in Skardu dipped to minus 8 degree centigrade, lowest of the season, during the last 24 hours, the Met Office said on Tuesday. "A shallow trough of westerly wave still prevailing over northern area," the office said. It said that mainly dry we
China's top state newspaper on Tuesday accused the United States of flouting international law and fanning terrorism after a Nato attack killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, and it warned that the Islamabad's grip on security could be dangerously weakened.
The Karachi Police Department's intelligence unit has thwarted a major act of terrorism during Muharram by arresting 5 accused having affiliation with Jundullah group-an off-shoot of al Qaeda network. "It is concerted efforts of our CIA's Special Investig
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday telephoned Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and requested him to reconsider Pakistani's decision to stay away from Bonn Conference. Karzai said that media reports were circulating that Pakistan had decided no
Unilever Pakistan is the largest and one of the oldest FMCGs working in Pakistan. It is also the biggest multinational operating in Pakistan. Every day millions of people around the world use Unilever products; the Company over the decades has grown to be
Unilever Pakistan is the largest and one of the oldest FMCGs working in Pakistan. It is also the biggest multinational operating in Pakistan. Every day millions of people around the world use Unilever products; the Company over the decades has grown to be
Cotton futures settled higher on Tuesday on investor short-covering as the market rebounded from an early fall to a 15-month low, and analysts said the market should consolidate in the days ahead. The key March cotton futures rose 1.40 cents, or 1.5 perce
Sindh police on late Tuesday claimed to have killed an alleged bandit in an encounter at Omar Goth in the limits of Shah Latif police station. According to police, the incident took place at Shah Latif area near Omar Goth where two bandits snatched Rs 0.4
Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an increase of 13.83 points, as the Index moved from 2,606.22 to 2,620.
Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an increase of 13.83 points, as the Index moved from 2,606.22 to 2,620.
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has approved the application for listing and quotation of first Issue of Unsecured, Subordinated, Rated and Listed Term Finance Certificates (TFCs) of Rs 1,500 million of Summit Bank Limited on completion of formalities re
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has approved the application for listing and quotation of first Issue of Unsecured, Subordinated, Rated and Listed Term Finance Certificates (TFCs) of Rs 1,500 million of Summit Bank Limited on completion of formalities re
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has approved the application for listing and quotation of first Issue of Unsecured, Subordinated, Rated and Listed Term Finance Certificates (TFCs) of Rs 1,500 million of Summit Bank Limited on completion of formalities re
Pakistan, Guatemala and Colombia topped the league table in 2010 for countries that were worst hit by extreme weather events, according to a "climate risk index" published here on Tuesday. But over a 20-year span, the countries that were most vulnerable w
Pakistan, Guatemala and Colombia topped the league table in 2010 for countries that were worst hit by extreme weather events, according to a "climate risk index" published here on Tuesday. But over a 20-year span, the countries that were most vulnerable w
The United States should apologise to Pakistan if an official investigation shows weekend Nato airstrikes that killed 24 Pakistani troops were "a mistake," a key US senator said Tuesday. Senate Intelligence Committee chair Dianne Feinstein's comments came
The United States should apologise to Pakistan if an official investigation shows weekend Nato airstrikes that killed 24 Pakistani troops were "a mistake," a key US senator said Tuesday. Senate Intelligence Committee chair Dianne Feinstein's comments came
Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr Conrad Murray, on Tuesday was sentenced to four years in jail and denied probation for his conviction on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's death. "Thriller" singer Jackson died of a drug overdo
Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr Conrad Murray, on Tuesday was sentenced to four years in jail and denied probation for his conviction on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's death. "Thriller" singer Jackson died of a drug overdo
The Tax Reform Core Group (TRCG) has opposed restoration of the income tax circular based system and suggested continuation of the functional based system under reforms with full-fledged implementation of the Integrated Tax Management System (ITMS) along
The Tax Reform Core Group (TRCG) has opposed restoration of the income tax circular based system and suggested continuation of the functional based system under reforms with full-fledged implementation of the Integrated Tax Management System (ITMS) along
The Tax Reform Core Group (TRCG) has opposed restoration of the income tax circular based system and suggested continuation of the functional based system under reforms with full-fledged implementation of the Integrated Tax Management System (ITMS) along
The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) on Tuesday claimed to have thwarted a terrorist bid during Moharram by arresting five alleged members of a banned outfit.
Customs authorities have directed the Model Customs Collectorates (MCCs) not to release banned items as per Import Policy Order against payment of redemption fine. Sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday that the Collectors of Customs would take
The top leadership of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has accused the "undemocratic forces" of hatching conspiracies against the government and the party. However, none of the PPP leaders is ready to mention who is conspiring against the incumbent governmen
At least 14 passengers were burnt to death and six critically injured when a Rawalpindi bound van went out of control and hit a tree catching fire on Tuesday at Chungi no 26 near Islamabad police check post on motorway.
The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) will provide necessary technical support to Sindh Education Foundation to help improve its working for promoting education in the poor communities living in far flung and remote hinterlands.
Solider Bazaar police on Tuesday registered the FIR of Numaish Chowrangi firing incident against unidentified persons despite Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wassan's and AIG, Karachi Ghulam Shabbir's claims of arresting one of the accused involved in the fir
The government would have to make 3.2 billion dollars annual investment in the power sector for the next ten years to add 20,000 mw to the system for bridging the rapidly increasing electricity demand, sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday.They
An NGO - Foundation for Rehabilitation & Education of Slow Children (FRESH) solely dedicated to remedial education among children in Pakistan - has made an offer for extending its services to the government of Punjab to operate primary education schools i
Argentine wants to boost bilateral ties with Pakistan. Argentine embassy will issue business visa to businessmen within ten days, said Argentinean Ambassador Rodolfo Martin Saravia during a meeting with FCCI office-bearers and business community of Faisal
The rupee showed mixed patterns against dollar in the currency market on Tuesday in process of trading, experts said. The rupee was down by 23 paisa in relation to dollar for buying at 88.23 and shed 22 paisa for selling at 88.27, they said.
The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) will announce on November 30 the result of HSC Part I Science (Pre-Engineering) and Science General Group for the annual examinations 2011. This was announced by the Controller of Examinations of BIEK on
The rupee showed mixed patterns against dollar in the currency market on Tuesday in process of trading, experts said. The rupee was down by 23 paisa in relation to dollar for buying at 88.23 and shed 22 paisa for selling at 88.27, they said.
Customs authorities have directed the Collectors of Customs to strictly verify the manufacturing premises of the applicants seeking approval of the Duty and Tax Remission for Export (DTRE) scheme to avoid misuse of the facility by unscrupulous elements.
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani arrived here from Lahore on Tuesday evening on a three-day visit. At the Karachi Airport, the Prime Minister was received by Sindh Governor, Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan, Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, and senior offic
Pakistan Muslim League-Likeminded group on Tuesday hinted at a possibility of joining hands with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) after their talks to make an alliance with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) remained inconclusive. According to sources, Pa
Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday has said that such foreign assistance is immersed in the blood of innocent citizens and martyrs can never be acceptable to the proud Pakistanis as they are a living nation. He was talking to media
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is expected to impose complete restrictions on companies' fitted compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders/kits in locally manufactured vehicles, sources in Petroleum Ministry told Business Recorde
The Sindh Home Department has once again issued a notification to detain Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) Chief Afaq Ahmed under Maintenance of Public Order (MPO). Under the order, a person can be detained for 30 days, which can be extended to 90 day
Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan has formed a committee to resolve the issue of abrupt 82 percent increase in water tariff A meeting was held at Governor House on Tuesday to discuss and resolve the issue during which the committee was formed.
Industrialists had some sigh of relief on Tuesday as the 12-hour daily loadshedding was slashed to eight hours by the power utility. However, the agreement reached between Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), its seven industrial town associat
On Monday night, KESC started receiving 140mmcfd of gas, which was 20mmcfd more than the crisis instigating 120mmcfd. Based on this incremental supply of gas, KESC immediately set out to reduce the loadshedding spell in the industrial zones by 4 hours, br
Senior Vice President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Turab Ali Khowja termed seminar on 'corportization and e-filing' organised with the collaboration of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan as good opportunity for business community
Unidentified armed men shot dead a university teacher in Zarghoonabad area of the provincial capital on Tuesday. Police confirming the incident said that unknown gunmen killed a University teacher and threw his body in Zarghoonabad area. Receiving informa
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has asked the workers of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to spread party's core message among the people. He said PPP is a federal party and has strong roots among the masses in all the four provinces including AJ&K an