China overtook Japan on the Fortune Global 500 for the first time on the list of the world's biggest companies by revenue, the US business magazine said Monday. While US companies held the plurality of slots on the list, with 132 US firms featured, Chines
China overtook Japan on the Fortune Global 500 for the first time on the list of the world's biggest companies by revenue, the US business magazine said Monday. While US companies held the plurality of slots on the list, with 132 US firms featured, Chines
Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has appointed Raheel Ahmed as Regional Head of Consumer Banking for Middle East, Pakistan and Africa. Raheel is taking over from Vishu Ramachandran, who will become the Chief Operating Officer for Consumer Banking at Standard
Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has appointed Raheel Ahmed as Regional Head of Consumer Banking for Middle East, Pakistan and Africa. Raheel is taking over from Vishu Ramachandran, who will become the Chief Operating Officer for Consumer Banking at Standard
Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has appointed Raheel Ahmed as Regional Head of Consumer Banking for Middle East, Pakistan and Africa. Raheel is taking over from Vishu Ramachandran, who will become the Chief Operating Officer for Consumer Banking at Standard
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry Monday said there is charge against the Frontier Corps (FC) that it detained every third person from among the missing persons in the province. Heading a three-member bench of the apex court at Qu
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry Monday said there is charge against the Frontier Corps (FC) that it detained every third person from among the missing persons in the province. Heading a three-member bench of the apex court at Qu
World Food Programme foresees emergency situation from 2013 to 2015 as more people would be displaced if military launches operation in North Waziristan and Isaf/ Nato withdraw forces from Afghanistan. Special Advisor to WFP, Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahm
World Food Programme foresees emergency situation from 2013 to 2015 as more people would be displaced if military launches operation in North Waziristan and Isaf/ Nato withdraw forces from Afghanistan. Special Advisor to WFP, Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahm
Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Muhammad Shoiab Suddle has given deadline of September 30, to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for liquidating all pending income tax, sales tax and federal excise duty (FED) refund claims filed prior to December 31, 2011.
Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Muhammad Shoiab Suddle has given deadline of September 30, to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for liquidating all pending income tax, sales tax and federal excise duty (FED) refund claims filed prior to December 31, 2011.
Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Muhammad Shoiab Suddle has given deadline of September 30, to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for liquidating all pending income tax, sales tax and federal excise duty (FED) refund claims filed prior to December 31, 2011.
British Prime Minister David Cameron faces one of the biggest rebellions of his premiership after more than a fifth of his own party threatened on Monday to vote against plans to reform parliament's upper chamber, the House of Lords.
British Prime Minister David Cameron faces one of the biggest rebellions of his premiership after more than a fifth of his own party threatened on Monday to vote against plans to reform parliament's upper chamber, the House of Lords.
Long-delayed 2-dimension survey to explore new natural gas reservoirs in Sui area of Dera Bugti district has been completed, confirming heavy gas deposits in the area.
Long-delayed 2-dimension survey to explore new natural gas reservoirs in Sui area of Dera Bugti district has been completed, confirming heavy gas deposits in the area.
Long-delayed 2-dimension survey to explore new natural gas reservoirs in Sui area of Dera Bugti district has been completed, confirming heavy gas deposits in the area.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in response to industry''s demand has proposed new Takaful Rules which will allow the conventional insurance companies to offer Takaful products through their dedicated Shariah compliant window ope
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in response to industry's demand has proposed new Takaful Rules which will allow the conventional insurance companies to offer Takaful products through their dedicated Shariah compliant window oper
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in response to industry's demand has proposed new Takaful Rules which will allow the conventional insurance companies to offer Takaful products through their dedicated Shariah compliant window oper
Increased glacial melting and associated glacier flooding, landslides, and avalanches could have significant impact on hydropower in some parts of Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Peoples'' Republic of China, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) study says.
Increased glacial melting and associated glacier flooding, landslides, and avalanches could have significant impact on hydropower in some parts of Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Peoples' Republic of China, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) study says.
Increased glacial melting and associated glacier flooding, landslides, and avalanches could have significant impact on hydropower in some parts of Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Peoples' Republic of China, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) study says.
Seven energy firms are likely to compete with Exxon Mobil Corp for the right to explore oil and gas blocks in northern Afghanistan, the country''s Mining Ministry said in a statement.
Seven energy firms are likely to compete with Exxon Mobil Corp for the right to explore oil and gas blocks in northern Afghanistan, the country's Mining Ministry said in a statement.
Seven energy firms are likely to compete with Exxon Mobil Corp for the right to explore oil and gas blocks in northern Afghanistan, the country's Mining Ministry said in a statement.
Prices of Petrol, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and High Speed Diesel (HSD) are likely to go down by Rs 2.70 per litre, Rs 2.5 per litre and Re 1 per litre respectively, while prices of other Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) are expected to increase in
Prices of Petrol, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and High Speed Diesel (HSD) are likely to go down by Rs 2.70 per litre, Rs 2.5 per litre and Re 1 per litre respectively, while prices of other Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) are expected to increase in
Prices of Petrol, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and High Speed Diesel (HSD) are likely to go down by Rs 2.70 per litre, Rs 2.5 per litre and Re 1 per litre respectively, while prices of other Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) are expected to increase in
A World Bank mission has initiated meetings with the Federal Board of Revenue high-ups for launching a new revenue mobilization project for continuation of tax reforms to raise revenue collection by improving effectiveness, accountability and transparency
A World Bank mission has initiated meetings with the Federal Board of Revenue high-ups for launching a new revenue mobilization project for continuation of tax reforms to raise revenue collection by improving effectiveness, accountability and transparency
A World Bank mission has initiated meetings with the Federal Board of Revenue high-ups for launching a new revenue mobilization project for continuation of tax reforms to raise revenue collection by improving effectiveness, accountability and transparency
The National Assembly on Monday passed "The Contempt of Court Bill, 2012" amid protest and walkout by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) against the Bill. The government also laid Validation Ordinance, 2012 in the House to validate acts, orders and othe
The National Assembly on Monday passed "The Contempt of Court Bill, 2012" amid protest and walkout by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) against the Bill. The government also laid Validation Ordinance, 2012 in the House to validate acts, orders and othe
Syed Tahir Raza Naqvi, Chairman Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), has been given additional charge of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and National Insurance Company Limited (NICL).
Syed Tahir Raza Naqvi, Chairman Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), has been given additional charge of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and National Insurance Company Limited (NICL).
Syed Tahir Raza Naqvi, Chairman Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), has been given additional charge of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and National Insurance Company Limited (NICL).
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday turned down former ambassador to the US Hussain Haqqani's application through which he had objected to the Commission's report on Memogate scandal. The SC's institution branch returned the application to Advocate on Record
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday turned down former ambassador to the US Hussain Haqqani's application through which he had objected to the Commission's report on Memogate scandal. The SC's institution branch returned the application to Advocate on Record
The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) constituted to inquire into the Arsalan Iftikhar case met Monday to finalise further course of action in the light of documents and information received from Malik Riaz Hussain as well as record obtained from the Supreme
The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) constituted to inquire into the Arsalan Iftikhar case met Monday to finalise further course of action in the light of documents and information received from Malik Riaz Hussain as well as record obtained from the Supreme
Pakistan is doubling the capacity for Nato trucks at a key border crossing, officials said Monday, to speed up processing for an expected influx of supplies for troops in Afghanistan. Customs officials at Torkham border crossing in the troubled north-west
Pakistan is doubling the capacity for Nato trucks at a key border crossing, officials said Monday, to speed up processing for an expected influx of supplies for troops in Afghanistan. Customs officials at Torkham border crossing in the troubled north-west
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 10,277.63. It touched an intraday high of 10,329.79 and an intraday low of 10,260.92 and closed at 10,316.87 which was 39.24 points or 0.38 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 61,669,074, which was 68.87 per
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 10,277.63. It touched an intraday high of 10,329.79 and an intraday low of 10,260.92 and closed at 10,316.87 which was 39.24 points or 0.38 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 61,669,074, which was 68.87 per
A bullish trend continued on the Karachi share market on Monday and the benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 69.36 points to close at 14,379.54 points. Although the market witnessed slight pressure during initial hours that forced the index into negative
A bullish trend continued on the Karachi share market on Monday and the benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 69.36 points to close at 14,379.54 points. Although the market witnessed slight pressure during initial hours that forced the index into negative
A bullish trend continued on the Karachi share market on Monday and the benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 69.36 points to close at 14,379.54 points. Although the market witnessed slight pressure during initial hours that forced the index into negative
An Air India flight bound for New Delhi with 130 people on board made an emergency landing in Nawabshah on Monday due to technical problems, aviation officials said. The Airbus A320 from Abu Dhabi made the unscheduled stop at Nawabshah airport, around 230
An Air India flight bound for New Delhi with 130 people on board made an emergency landing in Nawabshah on Monday due to technical problems, aviation officials said. The Airbus A320 from Abu Dhabi made the unscheduled stop at Nawabshah airport, around 230