US Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday announced a fine of $335 million against Bank of American unit Countrywide over allegations it charged African-Americans and Hispanics more for loans. The Justice Department said around 200,000 qualified Africa
Tribal elders from North Waziristan have decided to sue Britain government for assisting US drone attacks in the Federally Administered Tribal Area, for which a legal notice to the UK Foreign Minister has already issued to reply till January 12, otherwise
Tribal elders from North Waziristan have decided to sue Britain government for assisting US drone attacks in the Federally Administered Tribal Area, for which a legal notice to the UK Foreign Minister has already issued to reply till January 12, otherwise
Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday where equities showed negative signs amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index was down by 35.61 points from 2,654.99 points to 2,619.38 points. Turnover amounted to 7,500 share
Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday where equities showed negative signs amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index was down by 35.61 points from 2,654.99 points to 2,619.38 points. Turnover amounted to 7,500 share
Bearish sentiment dominated the Lahore Stock Exchange on Wednesday and equities registered declines amid decreased trading turnover due to lack of interest on the part of investors who remained on sidelines. The LSE-25 index lost 25.78 points and closed a
Bearish sentiment dominated the Lahore Stock Exchange on Wednesday and equities registered declines amid decreased trading turnover due to lack of interest on the part of investors who remained on sidelines. The LSE-25 index lost 25.78 points and closed a
Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has shared its woes with the Economic Officer of US Consulate who reportedly expressed his surprise over the government decision for not allowing export of sugar. Chairman PSMA Javed Kayani gave a detailed briefing
Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has shared its woes with the Economic Officer of US Consulate who reportedly expressed his surprise over the government decision for not allowing export of sugar. Chairman PSMA Javed Kayani gave a detailed briefing
Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has shared its woes with the Economic Officer of US Consulate who reportedly expressed his surprise over the government decision for not allowing export of sugar. Chairman PSMA Javed Kayani gave a detailed briefing
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has with immediate effect revised and streamlined the instructions on forward cover facilities being provided by authorised dealers (banks) against imports and foreign private loans. Maturity of forward contracts against i
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has with immediate effect revised and streamlined the instructions on forward cover facilities being provided by authorised dealers (banks) against imports and foreign private loans. Maturity of forward contracts against i
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has with immediate effect revised and streamlined the instructions on forward cover facilities being provided by authorised dealers (banks) against imports and foreign private loans. Maturity of forward contracts against i
The government on Wednesday informed the National Assembly that Pakistan Petroleum, National Power Construction, and Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) would be privatised during next year. Minister for Privatisation Ghous Bux Khan Maher stated this d
The government on Wednesday informed the National Assembly that Pakistan Petroleum, National Power Construction, and Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) would be privatised during next year. Minister for Privatisation Ghous Bux Khan Maher stated this d
The government on Wednesday informed the National Assembly that Pakistan Petroleum, National Power Construction, and Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) would be privatised during next year. Minister for Privatisation Ghous Bux Khan Maher stated this d
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday chaired an important meeting of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leaders to discuss the Memogate issue and evolve a strategy in this regard. Sources said the meeting was given a detailed briefing on the pro
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday chaired an important meeting of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leaders to discuss the Memogate issue and evolve a strategy in this regard. Sources said the meeting was given a detailed briefing on the pro
The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday strongly and categorically denied contents of an article, published in daily Independent, UK in which it made assertions regarding Director General, ISI's visit to Arab countries.
The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday strongly and categorically denied contents of an article, published in daily Independent, UK in which it made assertions regarding Director General, ISI's visit to Arab countries.
The Parliamentary Committee on National Security, which met here on Wednesday, directed Ministry of Foreign Affairs to appear before it in the next meeting with full record pertaining to the Memogate. Chairman Senator Raza Rabbani said the committee had r
The Parliamentary Committee on National Security, which met here on Wednesday, directed Ministry of Foreign Affairs to appear before it in the next meeting with full record pertaining to the Memogate. Chairman Senator Raza Rabbani said the committee had r
Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on Wednesday submitted his rejoinder in response to concise statements of other respondents including federal government in the Memogate case, arguing that the memo was a reality and it should be probed. In
Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on Wednesday submitted his rejoinder in response to concise statements of other respondents including federal government in the Memogate case, arguing that the memo was a reality and it should be probed. In
On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,466.88 points. It touched the intra-day high of 8,499.41 points and low of 8,283.98 points, and closed at 8,362.08 points, with a net negative change of -104.8 points, or -1.24 percent lower than previous close.
On Wednesday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,466.88 points. It touched the intra-day high of 8,499.41 points and low of 8,283.98 points, and closed at 8,362.08 points, with a net negative change of -104.8 points, or -1.24 percent lower than previous close.
Stock market players on Wednesday opted for profit taking and the KSE-100 index lost 69.49 points to close at 11,268.55 points. The market witnessed mixed trend with the index oscillating between 11,405.83 points intra-day high and 11,228.44 points low. T
Stock market players on Wednesday opted for profit taking and the KSE-100 index lost 69.49 points to close at 11,268.55 points. The market witnessed mixed trend with the index oscillating between 11,405.83 points intra-day high and 11,228.44 points low. T
Stock market players on Wednesday opted for profit taking and the KSE-100 index lost 69.49 points to close at 11,268.55 points. The market witnessed mixed trend with the index oscillating between 11,405.83 points intra-day high and 11,228.44 points low. T
Dozens of black-suited investigators, marching double-file, raided the office building of three small Olympus Corp subsidiaries on Wednesday, one of 20 sites searched in a probe of a $1.7 billion accounting scandal that threatens the once-proud Japanese m
Dozens of black-suited investigators, marching double-file, raided the office building of three small Olympus Corp subsidiaries on Wednesday, one of 20 sites searched in a probe of a $1.7 billion accounting scandal that threatens the once-proud Japanese m
Dozens of black-suited investigators, marching double-file, raided the office building of three small Olympus Corp subsidiaries on Wednesday, one of 20 sites searched in a probe of a $1.7 billion accounting scandal that threatens the once-proud Japanese m
The European Union (EU) has urged Pakistan to use its diplomatic and political channels to enhance its trade with the ECO countries, which officials believe is far less than real potential. Pakistan''s exports in light engineering and textile products to
The European Union (EU) has urged Pakistan to use its diplomatic and political channels to enhance its trade with the ECO countries, which officials believe is far less than real potential. Pakistan's exports in light engineering and textile products to E
The European Union (EU) has urged Pakistan to use its diplomatic and political channels to enhance its trade with the ECO countries, which officials believe is far less than real potential. Pakistan's exports in light engineering and textile products to E
Nuclear scientist Dr Samar Mubarik Mand and his team have successfully experimented to produce gas from coal reserves present in Thar desert. Talking to Aaj News on Wednesday, he said the production of gas from coal is a ray of hope in the current
Nuclear scientist Dr Samar Mubarik Mand and his team have successfully experimented to produce gas from coal reserves present in Thar desert. Talking to Aaj News on Wednesday, he said the production of gas from coal is a ray of hope in the current
Nuclear scientist Dr Samar Mubarik Mand and his team have successfully experimented to produce gas from coal reserves present in Thar desert. Talking to Aaj News on Wednesday, he said the production of gas from coal is a ray of hope in the current
A Chinese group has hacked into America''s largest business lobbying organisation, compromising all data on its servers and information about its three million members, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The illicit operation against the US Chamb
A Chinese group has hacked into America's largest business lobbying organisation, compromising all data on its servers and information about its three million members, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The illicit operation against the US Chambe
A Chinese group has hacked into America's largest business lobbying organisation, compromising all data on its servers and information about its three million members, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The illicit operation against the US Chambe
Banks gobbled up nearly 490 billion euros in three-year cut-price loans from the European Central Bank on Wednesday, easing immediate fears of a credit crunch but leaving unresolved how much will flow to needy eurozone economies. Following a string of fai
Banks gobbled up nearly 490 billion euros in three-year cut-price loans from the European Central Bank on Wednesday, easing immediate fears of a credit crunch but leaving unresolved how much will flow to needy eurozone economies. Following a string of fai
Banks gobbled up nearly 490 billion euros in three-year cut-price loans from the European Central Bank on Wednesday, easing immediate fears of a credit crunch but leaving unresolved how much will flow to needy eurozone economies. Following a string of fai
The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday issued directives to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to finalise voter lists by February 23, 2012 instead of June 2012. However, the ECP was ordered to submit fortnightly report in the apex court on progress made
The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday issued directives to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to finalise voter lists by February 23, 2012 instead of June 2012. However, the ECP was ordered to submit fortnightly report in the apex court on progress made
Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (December 21, 2011).
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (December 21, 2011).