The Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS), which is preparing recommendations for recovering missing persons, directed the Interior Ministry on Thursday to submit an elaborate report on the draft of National Counter-Terrorism Authority (Nact
All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) has started making necessary preparations for active participation in the general elections in the country. The APML head Pervez Musharraf has asked the party leaders to complete the reorganisation work of the APML as ear
Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday condemned the recent increase in electricity price and demanded that the government should immediately retract its decision. He also warned the government not to force the party
Karachi Electric Supply Company in line with its stringent anti-theft drive successfully removed more than 2,000 illegal connections in an operation conducted in Saddam Chowk, Baldia Town area. A big number of security personnel from KESC police and local
Academic Linkage programme would be initiated between University of Sindh and University of Tehran to promote research in Persian language. This was agreed in a meeting between Acting Vice Chancellor University of Sindh Professor Dr Parveen Shah and Direc
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday has appointed convenors in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to a PTI's spokesperson, until party elections after the membership drive, all the existing PTI organisations in Punjab and KP have been re
Federal Minister for Information Technology (IT) & Telecom, Raja Pervez Ashraf on Thursday said the government is committed to the development of information and communication technologies (ICT), infrastructure and applications for the provision of qualit
Creation of Southern Punjab province will not only create more jobs but also boost agriculture industry. This was stated by Prime Minister's Media Co-ordinator, Khawaja Rizwan Aalam while talking to various political personalities hailing from Southern Pu
Chairman National Assembly's Standing Committee on Commerce, Khurram Dastgir and Kashmala Tariq, an articulate MNA from Pakistan Muslim League Likeminded, Thursday brawled over a three extensions to Principal School of Fashion Design, Lahore, Ms Hinna Tay
Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh Thursday said business community and masses will be given special incentives to maintain economic stability in budget for 2012-13. Speaking at a pre-budget seminar, Sheikh rejected the rumours of presenting a 'speci
Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh Thursday said business community and masses will be given special incentives to maintain economic stability in budget for 2012-13. Speaking at a pre-budget seminar, Sheikh rejected the rumours of presenting a 'speci
The Lahore High Court here on Thursday allowed the wife to go with her husband Amir Sohail as abduction case against him was quashed in light of woman's statement. Abida, a resident of Hafizabad, contracted marriage with Amir Sohail against the wishes of
The Punjab National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday distributed Rs 32.2 million among 250 victims of Tasawar Hussain Gilani involved in `Double Shah' scam. NAB Director General Khurshid Anwar Bhindar distributed cheques in a ceremony held here.
The rupee breached the barrier of 92 versus dollar in the open market on Thursday in process of strong demand for the US currency, experts said. The rupee posted fresh gains of six paisa in terms of dollar for buying at 90.84 and picked up five paisa for
The Lahore High Court on Thursday acquitted a Christian couple in a blasphemy case and set aside their sentence of life imprisonment. According to the details Mustafa Abad police of Kasur in 2008 had registered a case against Munir Masih and Ruqqaya Bibi
The rupee breached the barrier of 92 versus dollar in the open market on Thursday in process of strong demand for the US currency, experts said. The rupee posted fresh gains of six paisa in terms of dollar for buying at 90.84 and picked up five paisa for
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has decided to continue the on-going price checking drive in city and ensure implementation on rate list of food items. The source said that stability in the prices of food items would be ensured as adminis
Minister for Petroleum & Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain chaired a meeting on Draft Low BTU Gas Pricing Policy 2012, here in Islamabad on Thursday. Representatives of provisional governments including Sindh, Balochistan and KPK attended the meeting alon
Adjourning the hearing of Rs 9 billion Bank of Punjab loan scam on Thursday, the Supreme Court directed the Punjab government to shift the owner of Haris Steel Mills Sheikh Afzal from jail to Services Hospital Lahore because of his multiple health problem
The second day of the Eighth Annual Conference on Management of Pakistan Economy hosted by the Lahore School of Economics was devoted to discussions on finding means and channels for accelerating domestic economic growth. The day's first session highlight
A bomb hoax on Thursday delayed Dubai-bound flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) by over five hours. According to PIA's spokesperson, PK-203 was set to depart from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore at 11:22 pm, when a phone call warned
A bomb hoax on Thursday delayed Dubai-bound flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) by over five hours. According to PIA's spokesperson, PK-203 was set to depart from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore at 11:22 pm, when a phone call warned
Two training aircraft belonging to the Pakistan Air Force collided in midair Thursday, killing two pilots and two co-pilots, military and police officials said. Wreckage fell onto a compound, injuring nine civilians, police official Ishaq Khan said by tel
Two training aircraft belonging to the Pakistan Air Force collided in midair Thursday, killing two pilots and two co-pilots, military and police officials said. Wreckage fell onto a compound, injuring nine civilians, police official Ishaq Khan said by tel
Spain officially slipped in to recession in the first quarter, final figures confirmed on Thursday, leaving the country threatened with a prolonged slump as the turmoil-wracked euro zone struggles to balance austerity with growth. In the first quarter, th
Spain officially slipped in to recession in the first quarter, final figures confirmed on Thursday, leaving the country threatened with a prolonged slump as the turmoil-wracked euro zone struggles to balance austerity with growth. In the first quarter, th
Spain officially slipped in to recession in the first quarter, final figures confirmed on Thursday, leaving the country threatened with a prolonged slump as the turmoil-wracked euro zone struggles to balance austerity with growth. In the first quarter, th
A meeting of the Inter-Governmental Council (IGC) for CASA-1000 Project was held at Dubai on May 16-17. It was attended by the Ministers of Energy of four member countries - Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and Tajikistan, says a news release received he
A meeting of the Inter-Governmental Council (IGC) for CASA-1000 Project was held at Dubai on May 16-17. It was attended by the Ministers of Energy of four member countries - Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and Tajikistan, says a news release received he
A meeting of the Inter-Governmental Council (IGC) for CASA-1000 Project was held at Dubai on May 16-17. It was attended by the Ministers of Energy of four member countries - Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and Tajikistan, says a news release received he
While disposing of Pakistan Hindu Council's petition on Thursday, the Supreme Court (SC) said that in the presence of Article 20 of the Constitution there was no need for special legislation to protect minorities' rights. A three-member bench of the apex
While disposing of Pakistan Hindu Council's petition on Thursday, the Supreme Court (SC) said that in the presence of Article 20 of the Constitution there was no need for special legislation to protect minorities' rights. A three-member bench of the apex
A local court on Thursday ordered the registration of a murder case against Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Nabil Gabol and in-charge of the Lyari operation, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Crime Investigation Department (CID) SSP Aslam Chaudhr
A local court on Thursday ordered the registration of a murder case against Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Nabil Gabol and in-charge of the Lyari operation, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Crime Investigation Department (CID) SSP Aslam Chaudhr
Nato's rush to get out of a "quagmire" in Afghanistan risks the collapse of the state and strategic failure for the Western alliance in its decade-long war, a former EU adviser has warned. "The intervention veered from 'too little too late' in its crucial
Nato's rush to get out of a "quagmire" in Afghanistan risks the collapse of the state and strategic failure for the Western alliance in its decade-long war, a former EU adviser has warned. "The intervention veered from 'too little too late' in its crucial
French leader Francois Hollande''s new Socialist government got down to work on Thursday with the first order of business a symbolic 30 percent pay cut for the president and ministers. Following the cabinet''s inaugural meeting, spokeswoman Najat Vallaud-
French leader Francois Hollande's new Socialist government got down to work on Thursday with the first order of business a symbolic 30 percent pay cut for the president and ministers. Following the cabinet's inaugural meeting, spokeswoman Najat Vallaud-Be
French leader Francois Hollande's new Socialist government got down to work on Thursday with the first order of business a symbolic 30 percent pay cut for the president and ministers. Following the cabinet's inaugural meeting, spokeswoman Najat Vallaud-Be
Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Mumtaz Haider Rizvi has categorically said on Thursday that the FBR would not withdraw section 8A (joint and several liability of registered persons in supply chain where tax is unpaid) of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 in
Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Mumtaz Haider Rizvi has categorically said on Thursday that the FBR would not withdraw section 8A (joint and several liability of registered persons in supply chain where tax is unpaid) of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 in
Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Mumtaz Haider Rizvi has categorically said on Thursday that the FBR would not withdraw section 8A (joint and several liability of registered persons in supply chain where tax is unpaid) of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 in
A two-member bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday indicted former law minister Babar Awan on charges of contempt of court. The bench comprising Justice Aijaz Afzal and Justice Athar Saeed observed that the former minister had committed contempt by utter
A two-member bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday indicted former law minister Babar Awan on charges of contempt of court. The bench comprising Justice Aijaz Afzal and Justice Athar Saeed observed that the former minister had committed contempt by utter
Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 17.28 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2, 814.97 to 2,797.69
Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 17.28 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2, 814.97 to 2,797.69
Equities on Thursday moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange and finally ended in positive zone amid descending transaction volume on account of volatile situation that forced the investors to adopt cautious approach. The LSE-25 index gained 15.46 po
Equities on Thursday moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange and finally ended in positive zone amid descending transaction volume on account of volatile situation that forced the investors to adopt cautious approach. The LSE-25 index gained 15.46 po
The trade normalisation process between Pakistan and India is likely to be delayed as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wants parallel progress on political issues under a composite dialogue, sources told Business Recorder on Thursday.
The trade normalisation process between Pakistan and India is likely to be delayed as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wants parallel progress on political issues under a composite dialogue, sources told Business Recorder on Thursday.
The trade normalisation process between Pakistan and India is likely to be delayed as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wants parallel progress on political issues under a composite dialogue, sources told Business Recorder on Thursday.
The Indian government has approved a deal to buy natural gas from Turkmenistan via a $7.6 billion pipeline passing through Afghanistan and Pakistan, reports said on Thursday. The cabinet approved the signing of the Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement as well