The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has issued a cotton crop management programme to its District Officers Agriculture (DOAs) urging the field functionaries to work hard for the next crop. According to a letter issued to the DOAs, cotton crop for 2011
Screenshots of a website, registered in the name of Indian Congress General Secretary, Rahul Gandhi, with a map showing Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan is doing rounds on social networking sites, including Facebook. A map on the homepage of website,
Visiting Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said here that both "India and Pakistan are dealing with intense issue of corruption, but, to remove it, first Prime Minister and his Cabinet must be accountable," India Blooms news service report
Pakistan Post will issue the commemorative postage stamp on February 2, to pay tribute to Arfa Kareem the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). In this regard Pakistan Post will organise a grand ceremony, parents of Arfa Kareem likely to attend
Lahore High Court here Monday directed a petitioner to include the name of Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Shahbaz Sharif in an array of respondents in his petition filed against the CM for holding the portfolio of at-least 18 ministries. The petitioner, a ba
The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) and Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project Company (NJHPC), on Monday signed Subsidiary Loan Agreement that was a legal requirement to make the loan agreement between Kuwait and Pakistan effective.
Sindh Environment department would form a committee to monitor the sugar mills situated in Ghotki town and its adjoining areas, Business Recorder has learnt on Monday. Provincial Environment Minister has issued directives for constitution of the co
The met office on Monday forecast rain with snowfall over the hills of Malakand and Hazara divisions and Gilgit-Baltistan/Kashmir in the next 24 hours. It says rain/snow is likely at few places of Quetta, Zhob and Kalat divisions on Monday night. However,
A renewed wave of sectarian violence has scaled down trade and business activities by nearly 50 percent during the last one week, as traders fear the breaking of the just-established peace in the metropolis could yield disastrous results for the national
The award of 1100 MW Kohala hydropower project contract to China International Water and Electric Corporation (CWE) of China, being considered as controversial by Transparency International Pakistan, may result in an estimated loss of Rs 577 billion in 30
Three persons including Ameer of banned Tanzim Ansarul Islam and his son-in-law was killed and seven injured in a suicide attack at Pakha Ghulam, an adjacent area of Peshawar city, here Monday evening. Talking to media, District Co-ordination Officer, Sir
An additional district and sessions judge here Monday directed SHO Shadman police to act in accordance with law on an application seeking registration of murder cases against secretary health Punjab, Punjab Institute of Cardiology Medical Superintendent,
The collection of sales tax at import stage has registered an increase of 24.8 percent during 2010-11 after increase in the sales tax rate by one percentage point from 16 to 17 percent. The FBR's quarterly report issued here on Monday said that the sales
Sales tax collection from sugar sector has shown a decrease of 22.4 percent during 2010-2011 against the corresponding period of last fiscal year. An FBR report released here on Monday revealed that the sales tax collection at local stage was limited to f
Utility Stores Corporation (USC) decided to add 2,000 new stores in its network across the country to provide maximum relief to the people especially poor segment of the society. "We have a plan to open mega stores and out of 2,000 new stores, maximum num
World Wetland Day will be marked across the world including Pakistan on February, 2 with special focus to sustain and restore wetlands and their resources for people and biodiversity. The World Wetlands Day celebrations will focus on the theme 'Wetland an
Jordan will raise electricity prices as of next month to cover the rising burden of imported fuel costs after loss of regular Egyptian gas supplies, officials said on Monday. Jordan''s total imported energy bill has jumped by at least 60 percent last year
Jordan will raise electricity prices as of next month to cover the rising burden of imported fuel costs after loss of regular Egyptian gas supplies, officials said on Monday. Jordan's total imported energy bill has jumped by at least 60 percent last year
Jordan will raise electricity prices as of next month to cover the rising burden of imported fuel costs after loss of regular Egyptian gas supplies, officials said on Monday. Jordan's total imported energy bill has jumped by at least 60 percent last year
An agreement for Subsidiary Loan of $40.00 million was signed on Monday between EAD and Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project Company. Abdul Wajid Rana, Secretary EAD represented Government of Pakistan, while Lieutenant General Muhammad Zubair (Retd), Chief Ex
An agreement for Subsidiary Loan of $40.00 million was signed on Monday between EAD and Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project Company. Abdul Wajid Rana, Secretary EAD represented Government of Pakistan, while Lieutenant General Muhammad Zubair (Retd), Chief Ex
Downward trend was seen on the currency market on Monday as the rupee drifted lower against dollar in process of trading, dealers said. Higher demand for dollars pulled the rupee down, losing 23 for paise buying at 90.35 and 22 paisa for selling at 90.37,
An agreement for Subsidiary Loan of $40.00 million was signed on Monday between EAD and Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project Company. Abdul Wajid Rana, Secretary EAD represented Government of Pakistan, while Lieutenant General Muhammad Zubair (Retd), Chief Ex
Downward trend was seen on the currency market on Monday as the rupee drifted lower against dollar in process of trading, dealers said. Higher demand for dollars pulled the rupee down, losing 23 for paise buying at 90.35 and 22 paisa for selling at 90.37,
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry took notice on a note initiated by Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, Judge Supreme Court of Pakistan regarding the news of the death of more than 90 heart patients under treatment in the Punjab Institute of Cardiol
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry took notice on a note initiated by Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, Judge Supreme Court of Pakistan regarding the news of the death of more than 90 heart patients under treatment in the Punjab Institute of Cardiol
The State Bank of Pakistan and the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group, on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in promoting trade an
The State Bank of Pakistan and the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group, on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in promoting trade an
The State Bank of Pakistan and the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group, on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in promoting trade an
The Finance Ministry has yet to release Rs 6.1 billion to the Railway Ministry for rehabilitation of locomotives, a month after it agreed to inject the amount, which is further deepening the ongoing crisis in Railways. Talking to Business Recorder, Ghulam
The Finance Ministry has yet to release Rs 6.1 billion to the Railway Ministry for rehabilitation of locomotives, a month after it agreed to inject the amount, which is further deepening the ongoing crisis in Railways. Talking to Business Recorder, Ghulam
The Finance Ministry has yet to release Rs 6.1 billion to the Railway Ministry for rehabilitation of locomotives, a month after it agreed to inject the amount, which is further deepening the ongoing crisis in Railways. Talking to Business Recorder, Ghulam
"The post of DG ISI falls within the purview of the Civil Services Act and all rules which run the civil bureaucracy apply to the selection of DG," a lawyer who deals with all matters relating to government servants stated. The Prime Minister, he said, ha
"The post of DG ISI falls within the purview of the Civil Services Act and all rules which run the civil bureaucracy apply to the selection of DG," a lawyer who deals with all matters relating to government servants stated. The Prime Minister, he said, ha
Libya''s financial situation remains precarious despite the end of fighting and the resumption of oil exports, the International Monetary Fund said Monday. But the IMF said the country''s economy "could recover quickly" as the security situation eases, af
Libya's financial situation remains precarious despite the end of fighting and the resumption of oil exports, the International Monetary Fund said Monday. But the IMF said the country's economy "could recover quickly" as the security situation eases, afte
Libya's financial situation remains precarious despite the end of fighting and the resumption of oil exports, the International Monetary Fund said Monday. But the IMF said the country's economy "could recover quickly" as the security situation eases, afte
US Republican Newt Gingrich scrambled to revive his fading hopes in Florida on Monday, lashing out at rival Mitt Romney as a liberal party insider the day before the state's crucial presidential primary. Polls showed Romney with a commanding lead in the s
US Republican Newt Gingrich scrambled to revive his fading hopes in Florida on Monday, lashing out at rival Mitt Romney as a liberal party insider the day before the state's crucial presidential primary. Polls showed Romney with a commanding lead in the s
Japanese auto parts supplier Yazaki will pay $470 million for price-fixing, the second-largest US criminal antitrust fine in history, the Justice Department said Monday. Yazaki and another Japanese firm, Denso, have agreed to plead guilty for price-fixing
Japanese auto parts supplier Yazaki will pay $470 million for price-fixing, the second-largest US criminal antitrust fine in history, the Justice Department said Monday. Yazaki and another Japanese firm, Denso, have agreed to plead guilty for price-fixing
Japanese auto parts supplier Yazaki will pay $470 million for price-fixing, the second-largest US criminal antitrust fine in history, the Justice Department said Monday. Yazaki and another Japanese firm, Denso, have agreed to plead guilty for price-fixing
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has cleared only Rs 3.65 billion of sugar mills against an amount of Rs 17.5 billion, official sources told Business Recorder. TCP has procured 3,78,000 tons of sugar from mills on the directives of Federal
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has cleared only Rs 3.65 billion of sugar mills against an amount of Rs 17.5 billion, official sources told Business Recorder. TCP has procured 3,78,000 tons of sugar from mills on the directives of Federal
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has cleared only Rs 3.65 billion of sugar mills against an amount of Rs 17.5 billion, official sources told Business Recorder. TCP has procured 3,78,000 tons of sugar from mills on the directives of Federal
The World Trade Organisation on Monday upheld its ruling that Chinese restrictions on key raw material exports broke trade rules following an appeal by Beijing. China must bring its duty and export quota measures on elements including magnesium and zinc i
The World Trade Organisation on Monday upheld its ruling that Chinese restrictions on key raw material exports broke trade rules following an appeal by Beijing. China must bring its duty and export quota measures on elements including magnesium and zinc i
The World Trade Organisation on Monday upheld its ruling that Chinese restrictions on key raw material exports broke trade rules following an appeal by Beijing. China must bring its duty and export quota measures on elements including magnesium and zinc i
Turkey will not bar Iran oil imports unless sanctions are imposed by the United Nations, an Energy Ministry spokesman told dpa Monday. "We are not bound by EU or US decisions, so we will only block Iranian oil imports if the UN decides to impose such sanc
Turkey will not bar Iran oil imports unless sanctions are imposed by the United Nations, an Energy Ministry spokesman told dpa Monday. "We are not bound by EU or US decisions, so we will only block Iranian oil imports if the UN decides to impose such sanc
Turkey will not bar Iran oil imports unless sanctions are imposed by the United Nations, an Energy Ministry spokesman told dpa Monday. "We are not bound by EU or US decisions, so we will only block Iranian oil imports if the UN decides to impose such sanc
Three activists of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were gunned down while two others injured in a drive-by shooting near Power House in the limits of Bilal Colony police station on Monday. According to police, the incident took place in Sector 5-D, near Po