Chief Justice of Lahore High Court Sheikh Azmat Saeed deferred till May 30 the hearing of two identical petitions against Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani. The petitioners urged the court to restrain the respondent from holding the office of prime m
The legal fraternity will observe Black Day on Saturday (today) throughout the country to condemn killing of lawyers and others in Karachi on May 12, 2007, during the lawyers' movement. Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) g
Acting Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chaudhry Yasin has said that 8,000 megawatt electricity will be produced in Azad Kashmir in four years and provide to Pakistan. Talking to the media here at a "Meet the Press" programme at Lahore Press
A seminar for formulating recommendations to revise and update the existing Master Plan for Lahore 2012 will be held on Saturday (today). According to a Lahore Development Authority's spokesperson here on Thursday, elected representatives of the people, h
A programme of neonatal screening is being started for diagnosing diseases of new-born babies in the hospitals of Punjab so that they could be saved from the mental and physical disability through timely diagnosing and providing treatment to them and thei
The manufacturers of agriculture implements and machinery have appealed to the government to withdraw the 16 percent General Sales Tax (GST) on agriculture tools and machinery for the promotion of the industry and growth of agriculture sector.
The manufacturers of agriculture implements and machinery have appealed to the government to withdraw the 16 percent General Sales Tax (GST) on agriculture tools and machinery for the promotion of the industry and growth of agriculture sector.
Four young children were killed on Friday when a mortar slammed into their family's vehicle as they attempted to escape a military offensive, officials said. The chilren's aunt and mother were wounded in the incident in tribal district of Khyber, where th
Four young children were killed on Friday when a mortar slammed into their family's vehicle as they attempted to escape a military offensive, officials said. The chilren's aunt and mother were wounded in the incident in tribal district of Khyber, where th
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the government to assign ''responsibility'' to those who caused delay in concluding the contracts of Nandipur and Chichokimallian, which affected national exchequer adversely. A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice I
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the government to assign 'responsibility' to those who caused delay in concluding the contracts of Nandipur and Chichokimallian, which affected national exchequer adversely. A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Ift
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the government to assign 'responsibility' to those who caused delay in concluding the contracts of Nandipur and Chichokimallian, which affected national exchequer adversely. A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Ift
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced that the exemption under provisions related to Capital Gain Tax (CGT) for the stock market investment is not available for income derived from a criminal activity under any other law
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced that the exemption under provisions related to Capital Gain Tax (CGT) for the stock market investment is not available for income derived from a criminal activity under any other law
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced that the exemption under provisions related to Capital Gain Tax (CGT) for the stock market investment is not available for income derived from a criminal activity under any other law
Flash floods swept through four villages in northern Afghanistan, killing 28 people and leaving 20 others missing, officials said Friday. "Heavy rains overnight triggered flood waters that broke through four mountainous villages in Ishkamish district of n
The United Nations'' Committee on World Food Security (CFS) on Friday adopted global guidelines on land tenure, including measures to prevent land grabs in developing countries by commercial investors - but the new rules are not binding. The committee, me
The United Nations' Committee on World Food Security (CFS) on Friday adopted global guidelines on land tenure, including measures to prevent land grabs in developing countries by commercial investors - but the new rules are not binding. The committee, mee
The United Nations' Committee on World Food Security (CFS) on Friday adopted global guidelines on land tenure, including measures to prevent land grabs in developing countries by commercial investors - but the new rules are not binding. The committee, mee
Ministry of Water and Power has admitted that the duration of loadshedding in last two weeks was up to 16 hours, but implementation of decision to reduce it will start from Friday. Imtiaz Hussain Kazi Secretary Ministry of Water and Power informed the Nat
Ministry of Water and Power has admitted that the duration of loadshedding in last two weeks was up to 16 hours, but implementation of decision to reduce it will start from Friday. Imtiaz Hussain Kazi Secretary Ministry of Water and Power informed the Nat
Ministry of Water and Power has admitted that the duration of loadshedding in last two weeks was up to 16 hours, but implementation of decision to reduce it will start from Friday. Imtiaz Hussain Kazi Secretary Ministry of Water and Power informed the Nat
The Indus River System Authority has stopped filling Tarbela and Mangla dams to divert all river flows in the irrigation canals for sowing the strategic Kharif crops including cotton, rice and sugar cane across the country. Punjab Irrigation engineers tol
The Indus River System Authority has stopped filling Tarbela and Mangla dams to divert all river flows in the irrigation canals for sowing the strategic Kharif crops including cotton, rice and sugar cane across the country. Punjab Irrigation engineers tol
The Indus River System Authority has stopped filling Tarbela and Mangla dams to divert all river flows in the irrigation canals for sowing the strategic Kharif crops including cotton, rice and sugar cane across the country. Punjab Irrigation engineers tol
The Supreme Court warned on Friday Inspector General Frontier Corps (IG FC) Balochistan of strict action if he failed to produce three missing Baloch before the court. At the outset of hearing, FC's Major Sohail informed a two-member apex court bench led
The Supreme Court warned on Friday Inspector General Frontier Corps (IG FC) Balochistan of strict action if he failed to produce three missing Baloch before the court. At the outset of hearing, FC's Major Sohail informed a two-member apex court bench led
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) jointly achieved several high value targets linked to al Qaeda. In an interview with a British television on Friday, the Pakist
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) jointly achieved several high value targets linked to al Qaeda. In an interview with a British television on Friday, the Pakist
Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen suggested on Friday that Pakistan could miss out on important talks on the future of Afghanistan if it fails to reopen supply routes in time to secure a place at a Nato summit in Chicago on May 20-21.
Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen suggested on Friday that Pakistan could miss out on important talks on the future of Afghanistan if it fails to reopen supply routes in time to secure a place at a Nato summit in Chicago on May 20-21.
The United Kingdom on Friday appreciated Pakistan's "crucial role" in countering extremism and terrorism for the regional and world peace and said it would continue to extend it all support to achieve results. Secretary for Defence Philip Hammond who met
The United Kingdom on Friday appreciated Pakistan's "crucial role" in countering extremism and terrorism for the regional and world peace and said it would continue to extend it all support to achieve results. Secretary for Defence Philip Hammond who met
Leaders will meet next week to discuss ending a nearly six-month blockade on Nato supplies into Afghanistan, officials said Friday. Tuesday's meeting will also debate how and whether to repair relations with the United States in time to attend a key NATO
Leaders will meet next week to discuss ending a nearly six-month blockade on Nato supplies into Afghanistan, officials said Friday. Tuesday's meeting will also debate how and whether to repair relations with the United States in time to attend a key NATO
The federal budget 2012-13 would be presented on June 1 instead of the earlier announced date of May 25, Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Finance was informed on Friday. The meeting of the Standing Committee was held at the Ministry of Finan
The federal budget 2012-13 would be presented on June 1 instead of the earlier announced date of May 25, Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Finance was informed on Friday. The meeting of the Standing Committee was held at the Ministry of Finan
The federal budget 2012-13 would be presented on June 1 instead of the earlier announced date of May 25, Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Finance was informed on Friday. The meeting of the Standing Committee was held at the Ministry of Finan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the guidelines on stress testing in conformity with international standards and improved capacity of banks/Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to perform such analysis.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the guidelines on stress testing in conformity with international standards and improved capacity of banks/Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to perform such analysis.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the guidelines on stress testing in conformity with international standards and improved capacity of banks/Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to perform such analysis.
The government on Friday appointed Zafar Abbas Lak as Director General (DG), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Lak will replace the incumbent DG FIA, Javed Iqbal, who has reportedly refused to be part of the government campaign against Sharif brothers.
The government on Friday appointed Zafar Abbas Lak as Director General (DG), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Lak will replace the incumbent DG FIA, Javed Iqbal, who has reportedly refused to be part of the government campaign against Sharif brothers.
The Finance Ministry has attributed low recovery of billed amount, gap between notified and actual tariff and delay in passing on fuel price adjustment to consumers as major reasons for liquidity problems in the power sector. A top Finance Ministry offici
The Finance Ministry has attributed low recovery of billed amount, gap between notified and actual tariff and delay in passing on fuel price adjustment to consumers as major reasons for liquidity problems in the power sector. A top Finance Ministry offici
The Finance Ministry has attributed low recovery of billed amount, gap between notified and actual tariff and delay in passing on fuel price adjustment to consumers as major reasons for liquidity problems in the power sector. A top Finance Ministry offici
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday urged the British investors to focus on Pakistan and not to be overly concerned about the "exaggerated perception" about security situation in Pakistan. Addressing a businessmen reception, Prime Minister Gilan
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday urged the British investors to focus on Pakistan and not to be overly concerned about the "exaggerated perception" about security situation in Pakistan. Addressing a businessmen reception, Prime Minister Gilan
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday urged the British investors to focus on Pakistan and not to be overly concerned about the "exaggerated perception" about security situation in Pakistan. Addressing a businessmen reception, Prime Minister Gilan
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday urged the British investors to focus on Pakistan and not to be overly concerned about the "exaggerated perception" about security situation in Pakistan. Addressing a businessmen reception, Prime Minister Gilan