Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister, Jason Kenney recognised the efforts of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in tackling fraud in the citizenship and immigration programme.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chief Minister, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti on Saturday ruled out any political change in the country, saying government will complete its five year constitutional period, and those who want to come to power should wait till next general el
Well-educated, dedicated and devoted teachers contribute significantly towards making a nation great and strong. They produce and groom future leaders, scientists, engineers, doctors and other professionals. This was stated by Mian Muhammad Hanif, Chairma
Former Federal Law Minister and Pakistan Peoples Party senior leader Dr Babar Awan has said that no institution could derail democracy in the country. Addressing office-bearers of Shakargarh Bar Association at State Guest House on Saturday morning, he sai
Secretary General Pakistan People's Party, Senator Jehangir Badr has said that the present government is quite alive to economic challenges and trying to promote regional trade through Free Trade Agreements and Preferential Trade Agreements.
Farmers Associates Pakistan (FAP) has termed stoppage of gas to the fertiliser industry, imposition of GST on agricultural inputs and agriculture implements as most destructive steps taken by the present government against growers and agriculture sector.
Three soldiers were killed Saturday after a bomb planted on a roadside exploded in Katasarai area of Kurram agency, security officials said. "Three security personnel including a lieutenant have embraced martyrdom and one other was wounded in an IED (impr
An Additional District and Sessions Judge here Saturday directed Station House Officer (SHO) Islampura to record version of Ayesha Malik and act in accordance with law on her application for registration of a case against the persons to whom she accused o
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Culture and Information, Mian Iftikhar Hussein has said that the Bollywood superstars Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor were those legends of this soil, who were respectable for all of us and their residences here would be preserv
Ambassador of Pakistan to Thailand Sohail Mahmood said one of the biggest Halal meat organisations CB Group in Thailand was interested in investing in Pakistan by establishing farms, processing units and slaughterhouses. In a meeting with the Vice Chancel
A meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee has reviewed the prices and supply trend of essential food items and expressed satisfaction over decrease in weekly inflation. The meeting presided over by the Secretary Finance, Dr Waqar Masood and att
Lawyers for a Pakistani man who says his father was killed in an American drone strike called on Britain Saturday to reveal whether it provided intelligence to help the US launch the attacks. British lawyers Leigh Day and Co have written a letter to Forei
Lawyers for a Pakistani man who says his father was killed in an American drone strike called on Britain Saturday to reveal whether it provided intelligence to help the US launch the attacks. British lawyers Leigh Day and Co have written a letter to Forei
The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has submitted, to Planning Commission for approval, PC-1 of Pilot Project for Introduction of solar irrigation pumping system worth Rs 520.650 million to improve growth of agriculture sector.
The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has submitted, to Planning Commission for approval, PC-1 of Pilot Project for Introduction of solar irrigation pumping system worth Rs 520.650 million to improve growth of agriculture sector.
The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has submitted, to Planning Commission for approval, PC-1 of Pilot Project for Introduction of solar irrigation pumping system worth Rs 520.650 million to improve growth of agriculture sector.
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced a day''s (24 hours) weekly closure of gas supply to all industrial and captive power units in Sindh and Balochistan. According to the SSGC announcement, the gas supply to all industrial and captive power u
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced a day's (24 hours) weekly closure of gas supply to all industrial and captive power units in Sindh and Balochistan. According to the SSGC announcement, the gas supply to all industrial and captive power un
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced a day's (24 hours) weekly closure of gas supply to all industrial and captive power units in Sindh and Balochistan. According to the SSGC announcement, the gas supply to all industrial and captive power un
Pakistan Tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq tied the wedding knot at a grand wedding ceremony held in Lahore, Aaj News reported. Aisam's Indian tennis partner Rohan Bopana as well as their American tennis coach were among a large number of guests who attende
Pakistan Tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq tied the wedding knot at a grand wedding ceremony held in Lahore, Aaj News reported. Aisam's Indian tennis partner Rohan Bopana as well as their American tennis coach were among a large number of guests who attende
US President Barack Obama on Friday named Nancy Powell, a career diplomat with wide experience in South Asia, to be the ambassador to India and fill a half-year vacancy. Powell has served as US ambassador to Pakistan and to Nepal and holds the rank of car
US President Barack Obama on Friday named Nancy Powell, a career diplomat with wide experience in South Asia, to be the ambassador to India and fill a half-year vacancy. Powell has served as US ambassador to Pakistan and to Nepal and holds the rank of car
US Trade Representative Ron Kirk said on Saturday the United States is not in a trade war with China, but he is troubled by China''s tendency to retaliate when other members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) launch trade cases against it. "I am troubl
US Trade Representative Ron Kirk said on Saturday the United States is not in a trade war with China, but he is troubled by China's tendency to retaliate when other members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) launch trade cases against it. "I am trouble
US Trade Representative Ron Kirk said on Saturday the United States is not in a trade war with China, but he is troubled by China's tendency to retaliate when other members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) launch trade cases against it. "I am trouble
Pakistan is likely to have a considerable reduction in wheat production this year as poor management and policies of the government hampered sowing of the crop this year. Chairman of Agri-forum, Ibrahim Mughal, told Business Recorder here on Saturd
Pakistan is likely to have a considerable reduction in wheat production this year as poor management and policies of the government hampered sowing of the crop this year. Chairman of Agri-forum, Ibrahim Mughal, told Business Recorder here on Saturd
Pakistan is likely to have a considerable reduction in wheat production this year as poor management and policies of the government hampered sowing of the crop this year. Chairman of Agri-forum, Ibrahim Mughal, told Business Recorder here on Saturd
The UN Security Council lifted sanctions on Libya''s central bank and a subsidiary on Friday, clearing the way for tens of billions of dollars they hold overseas to be unfrozen to ease an acute cash crisis. The Central Bank of Libya and the Libyan Foreign
The UN Security Council lifted sanctions on Libya's central bank and a subsidiary on Friday, clearing the way for tens of billions of dollars they hold overseas to be unfrozen to ease an acute cash crisis. The Central Bank of Libya and the Libyan Foreign
The UN Security Council lifted sanctions on Libya's central bank and a subsidiary on Friday, clearing the way for tens of billions of dollars they hold overseas to be unfrozen to ease an acute cash crisis. The Central Bank of Libya and the Libyan Foreign
After courting severe backlash for her controversial photo shoot with FHM magazine, starlet Veena Malik has mysteriously gone missing from her Mumbai residence. Apparently, Veena's business manager Prateik Mehta and filmmaker Hemant Madhukar revealed that
After courting severe backlash for her controversial photo shoot with FHM magazine, starlet Veena Malik has mysteriously gone missing from her Mumbai residence. Apparently, Veena's business manager Prateik Mehta and filmmaker Hemant Madhukar revealed that
Mohajir Qaumi Movement Haqiqi (MQM-H) Chairman Afaq Ahmed on Saturday was released from Central Jail Karachi after court declared his detention under Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance (MPO) void. The MQM-H leader had been in prison since April 2004 in
Mohajir Qaumi Movement Haqiqi (MQM-H) Chairman Afaq Ahmed on Saturday was released from Central Jail Karachi after court declared his detention under Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance (MPO) void. The MQM-H leader had been in prison since April 2004 in
Larkana has become the most expensive city of the country as highest inflation was observed there during November 2011, the State Bank of Pakistan said in its inflation monitor. According to the SBP, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation on year-on-yea
Larkana has become the most expensive city of the country as highest inflation was observed there during November 2011, the State Bank of Pakistan said in its inflation monitor. According to the SBP, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation on year-on-yea
Larkana has become the most expensive city of the country as highest inflation was observed there during November 2011, the State Bank of Pakistan said in its inflation monitor. According to the SBP, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation on year-on-yea
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday converted a letter written by a Canada-based Pakistani Shafqat Ullah into a constitutional petition to be clubbed with the petitions in the Memogate case. In his letter to the Chief Justice, Shafqat Ull
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday converted a letter written by a Canada-based Pakistani Shafqat Ullah into a constitutional petition to be clubbed with the petitions in the Memogate case. In his letter to the Chief Justice, Shafqat Ull
The main character of Memogate scandal, Mansoor Ijaz has further claimed that three high officials of Pakistan were involved in the preparation of the controversial memo, according to a private TV channel. In his reply submitted in the Supreme Court, Ijaz
The main character of Memogate scandal, Mansoor Ijaz has further claimed that three high officials of Pakistan were involved in the preparation of the controversial memo, according to a private TV channel. In his reply submitted in the Supreme Court, Ijaz
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said the Memogate issue should be over after the statement of former US national security advisor James Jones who in his affidavit to be filed in the Supreme Court has cast serious doubts on the veracity of Manso
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said the Memogate issue should be over after the statement of former US national security advisor James Jones who in his affidavit to be filed in the Supreme Court has cast serious doubts on the veracity of Manso
North Korea has agreed to suspend its enriched-uranium nuclear weapons programme, a key United States demand for the resumption of disarmament talks, news reports said Saturday. Yonhap news agency and the Chosun Ilbo daily quoted an unidentified diplomati
North Korea has agreed to suspend its enriched-uranium nuclear weapons programme, a key United States demand for the resumption of disarmament talks, news reports said Saturday. Yonhap news agency and the Chosun Ilbo daily quoted an unidentified diplomati
The government has imposed ban on export of locally produced POL products to Afghanistan, which resulted in automatic withdrawal of zero-rating of sales tax, rebate of central excise duty, repayment or drawback of customs duty and refund of the petroleum
The government has imposed ban on export of locally produced POL products to Afghanistan, which resulted in automatic withdrawal of zero-rating of sales tax, rebate of central excise duty, repayment or drawback of customs duty and refund of the petroleum
The government has imposed ban on export of locally produced POL products to Afghanistan, which resulted in automatic withdrawal of zero-rating of sales tax, rebate of central excise duty, repayment or drawback of customs duty and refund of the petroleum
The government has imposed ban on export of locally produced POL products to Afghanistan, which resulted in automatic withdrawal of zero-rating of sales tax, rebate of central excise duty, repayment or drawback of customs duty and refund of the petroleum
A massive outflow of $11.241 million of foreign investors portfolio investment (FIPI) from the local equity market was seen during the week ended on December 16, 2011. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, foreign invest
A massive outflow of $11.241 million of foreign investors portfolio investment (FIPI) from the local equity market was seen during the week ended on December 16, 2011. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, foreign invest
A massive outflow of $11.241 million of foreign investors portfolio investment (FIPI) from the local equity market was seen during the week ended on December 16, 2011. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, foreign invest
Ministers wrapped up a three-day meeting of the World Trade Organisation on Saturday with no new direction in sight for the deadlocked Doha Round of negotiations for a global free trade pact. Conference chairman and Nigerian Trade Minister Olusegun Aganga
Ministers wrapped up a three-day meeting of the World Trade Organisation on Saturday with no new direction in sight for the deadlocked Doha Round of negotiations for a global free trade pact. Conference chairman and Nigerian Trade Minister Olusegun Aganga
Ministers wrapped up a three-day meeting of the World Trade Organisation on Saturday with no new direction in sight for the deadlocked Doha Round of negotiations for a global free trade pact. Conference chairman and Nigerian Trade Minister Olusegun Aganga
Customs officials in Quetta have admitted that smuggling of Iranian petrol and diesel through border cannot be stopped due to extreme pressure of influential mafias and powerful gangs in Balochistan for which policy measures such as a legalisation on impo
Customs officials in Quetta have admitted that smuggling of Iranian petrol and diesel through border cannot be stopped due to extreme pressure of influential mafias and powerful gangs in Balochistan for which policy measures such as a legalisation on impo
Customs officials in Quetta have admitted that smuggling of Iranian petrol and diesel through border cannot be stopped due to extreme pressure of influential mafias and powerful gangs in Balochistan for which policy measures such as a legalisation on impo
the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to implement the revised sales tax zero-rating regime for five leading export sectors and commercial importers from January 1, 2012. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that the FBR has dra
the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to implement the revised sales tax zero-rating regime for five leading export sectors and commercial importers from January 1, 2012. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that the FBR has dra
the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to implement the revised sales tax zero-rating regime for five leading export sectors and commercial importers from January 1, 2012. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that the FBR has dra
Tropical storm Washi whipped the southern Philippines, unleashing mammoth floods across vast areas that left 440 people dead and nearly 200 missing, relief workers said Saturday. About 20,000 soldiers had been mobilised in a huge rescue and relief operati
Tropical storm Washi whipped the southern Philippines, unleashing mammoth floods across vast areas that left 440 people dead and nearly 200 missing, relief workers said Saturday. About 20,000 soldiers had been mobilised in a huge rescue and relief operati
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev on Saturday ordered a state of emergency in the Caspian town of Zhanaozen after clashes between police and laid-off oil workers killed at least 11 people. The state of emergency will last until January 5 to "ensur
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev on Saturday ordered a state of emergency in the Caspian town of Zhanaozen after clashes between police and laid-off oil workers killed at least 11 people. The state of emergency will last until January 5 to "ensur
Soldiers beat demonstrators with batons in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Saturday in a second day of clashes that have killed 10 people and wounded hundreds, marring the first free election most Egyptians can remember. Protesters fled into side streets to esca
Soldiers beat demonstrators with batons in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Saturday in a second day of clashes that have killed 10 people and wounded hundreds, marring the first free election most Egyptians can remember. Protesters fled into side streets to esca
The US Senate greenlighted a deal Saturday to avoid a federal shutdown, approving a spending bill worth more than $1 trillion to fund the government through fiscal year 2012. Senators voted 67 to 32 to approve the massive bill, which after passage Friday
The US Senate greenlighted a deal Saturday to avoid a federal shutdown, approving a spending bill worth more than $1 trillion to fund the government through fiscal year 2012. Senators voted 67 to 32 to approve the massive bill, which after passage Friday
The US Senate greenlighted a deal Saturday to avoid a federal shutdown, approving a spending bill worth more than $1 trillion to fund the government through fiscal year 2012. Senators voted 67 to 32 to approve the massive bill, which after passage Friday