Speakers at a discussion urged political parties to design their manifestoes more relevant to democratic rights of people with disabilities which would help bring such people into mainstream. The discussion "The Political Rights of Persons with Disabiliti
Due to efforts by the government departments and vigorous co-operation by the people, the Punjab government has been able to successfully control the dengue virus. However, all stakeholders would have to continue their efforts, along with a co-ordinated p
The countrywide violent protests against blasphemous movie have brought the supplies of armoured vehicles for Nato forces to a halt because of security threats, harbour sources told Business Recorder on Monday. They said dozens of loaded trucks wit
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has on Monday arrested 60 Pakistanis deported from Britain. According to sources, FIA has arrested 60 Pakistanis who arrived at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport after being deported from Britain. Sources said
Ufone recently launched a new offer for the cricket loving nation. The offer comes filled with tons of minutes along with tons of runs, to be enjoyed in the T20 World Cup to be hosted in Sri Lanka. All a customer needs to dial *2020 No and select their te
Farm animal genetic resources are not only valued significantly for their current economic, environmental services social and cultural roles but also as sources of genetic variability to mitigate unpredicted future production systems' needs and challenges
The lawmakers in the Monday session unanimously passed resolution seeking declaring flood-stricken districts of Balochistan as calamity-hit areas. The assembly session started with Deputy Speaker Syed Matiullah Agha in the chair.
The National Assembly Standing Committee on States and Frontier Region (Safron) on Monday recommended to the federal government to immediately release Rs 860 million for rehabilitation of the internally displaced persons belonging to Federally Administere
Supreme Court on Monday sought again a comprehensive report from National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in relation to the case of missing containers of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). While resuming the he
Supreme Court on Monday sought again a comprehensive report from National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in relation to the case of missing containers of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). While resuming the he
Supreme Court on Monday sought again a comprehensive report from National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in relation to the case of missing containers of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). While resuming the he
The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to collect information on money earned by Pakistani singers, artists, cricketers and investors in India and Bangladesh and verify their declarations, source of income and tax payments under an international convent
The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to collect information on money earned by Pakistani singers, artists, cricketers and investors in India and Bangladesh and verify their declarations, source of income and tax payments under an international convent
The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to collect information on money earned by Pakistani singers, artists, cricketers and investors in India and Bangladesh and verify their declarations, source of income and tax payments under an international convent
Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Monday filed its response in the Supreme Court in relation to a petition filed by the counsel for Syed Ali Musa Gilani, son of former premier Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. Gilani's counsel had accuse the ANF of harassing, manhandling
Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Monday filed its response in the Supreme Court in relation to a petition filed by the counsel for Syed Ali Musa Gilani, son of former premier Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. Gilani's counsel had accuse the ANF of harassing, manhandling
Iran successfully test-fired a domestically made anti-aircraft system, the country's English-language Press TV reported on Monday. "The mid-range system is capable of intercepting targets at a range of 50 kilometres (30 miles) and can fly at an altitude o
Iran successfully test-fired a domestically made anti-aircraft system, the country's English-language Press TV reported on Monday. "The mid-range system is capable of intercepting targets at a range of 50 kilometres (30 miles) and can fly at an altitude o
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Monday gave a three-day ultimatum to Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to fulfil the former's demands, otherwise the party would sit on the opposition benches, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, the decision
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Monday gave a three-day ultimatum to Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to fulfil the former's demands, otherwise the party would sit on the opposition benches, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, the decision
The International Monetary Fund is likely to lower its growth estimates for the global economy when they are published next month, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Monday. "We continue to project a gradual recovery, but global growth will likely be a bit
The International Monetary Fund is likely to lower its growth estimates for the global economy when they are published next month, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Monday. "We continue to project a gradual recovery, but global growth will likely be a bit
The International Monetary Fund is likely to lower its growth estimates for the global economy when they are published next month, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Monday. "We continue to project a gradual recovery, but global growth will likely be a bit
Fifth instalment of the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) worth $105 million to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is due on October 1, 2012, it is learnt. Sources in the Ministry of Finance told Business Recorder on Monday that there is no concern reg
Fifth instalment of the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) worth $105 million to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is due on October 1, 2012, it is learnt. Sources in the Ministry of Finance told Business Recorder on Monday that there is no concern reg
Fifth instalment of the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) worth $105 million to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is due on October 1, 2012, it is learnt. Sources in the Ministry of Finance told Business Recorder on Monday that there is no concern reg
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has appointed a Pakistani Muslim woman as part of his government during a Cabinet reshuffle this week. Hadia Tajik, 29, of Pakistani descent, was appointed on Friday as Norway's Minister of Culture, reported priva
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has appointed a Pakistani Muslim woman as part of his government during a Cabinet reshuffle this week. Hadia Tajik, 29, of Pakistani descent, was appointed on Friday as Norway's Minister of Culture, reported priva
Divergent trend was witnessed on the currency market on Monday in process of trading, market men said. As a result of higher demand for dollar, the rupee could not retain its firmness, shedding five paisa for buying at 94.55 and it inched down by four pai
A full bench of the Lahore High will hear the contempt of court petition against President Asif Ali Zardari on September 27 for not shunning political activities despite court's orders. Earlier, a four-member larger bench of the Lahore High Court issued n
Divergent trend was witnessed on the currency market on Monday in process of trading, market men said. As a result of higher demand for dollar, the rupee could not retain its firmness, shedding five paisa for buying at 94.55 and it inched down by four pai
A full bench of the Lahore High will hear the contempt of court petition against President Asif Ali Zardari on September 27 for not shunning political activities despite court's orders. Earlier, a four-member larger bench of the Lahore High Court issued n
Britain and Canada announced plans Monday to share diplomatic missions abroad, in a move aimed at co-ordinating business interests while cutting costs at the same time, the Foreign Office in London said. Details were expected to be announced in Ottawa lat
Bears dominated the proceedings on 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 17.72 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,146.99 to 3,129.27
Bears dominated the proceedings on 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 17.72 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,146.99 to 3,129.27
Luxury brands banking on a China rebound to boost sales may be in for an unpleasant surprise: weak demand in the world's second largest luxury market may last longer than the economic slowdown as Beijing cracks down on conspicuous consumption.
Bearish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and the equities registered declines amid descending transaction volume due to lacking interest on the part of investors who remained on the sideline. The LSE-25 index lost 59.4 points to
Bearish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and the equities registered declines amid descending transaction volume due to lacking interest on the part of investors who remained on the sideline. The LSE-25 index lost 59.4 points to
Air pollution is shortening lives by almost two years in parts of the European Union, the European Environmental Agency (EEA) said, strengthening the case for a tightening of emissions restrictions in the bloc. Legislation had managed to cut the amount of
Britain's Cairn Energy, which last year sold a controlling stake in its Indian unit, plans to sell another big chunk for up to $940 million, a source close to the company and reports said Monday. The move comes after the oil and gas company's net profits
Amendment to Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) rules has been proposed to facilitate import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), informed sources told Business Recorder. Sources told Business Recorder that the recommendation was proposed by
Amendment to Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) rules has been proposed to facilitate import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), informed sources told Business Recorder. Sources told Business Recorder that the recommendation was proposed by
Amendment to Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) rules has been proposed to facilitate import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), informed sources told Business Recorder. Sources told Business Recorder that the recommendation was proposed by
On Mon-day, BRIndex30 opened at 10,610.68. It touched an intraday high of 10,683.12 and an intraday low of 10,553.87 and closed at 10,557.90 which was -52.78 points or -0.5 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 35,935,500, which was 41.89 pe
On Mon-day, BRIndex30 opened at 10,610.68. It touched an intraday high of 10,683.12 and an intraday low of 10,553.87 and closed at 10,557.90 which was -52.78 points or -0.5 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 35,935,500, which was 41.89 pe
The KSE-100 index on Monday declined by 77.12 points to close at 15,375.52 points due to profit taking mainly by local investors. Although the opening was positive and the index once again breached 15,500 psychological level to hit 15,514.41 points intra-
The KSE-100 index on Monday declined by 77.12 points to close at 15,375.52 points due to profit taking mainly by local investors. Although the opening was positive and the index once again breached 15,500 psychological level to hit 15,514.41 points intra-
The KSE-100 index on Monday declined by 77.12 points to close at 15,375.52 points due to profit taking mainly by local investors. Although the opening was positive and the index once again breached 15,500 psychological level to hit 15,514.41 points intra-
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has instituted legal proceedings against Minister for Interior Rehman Malik and 11 other Members of the Senate, National and Provincial Assemblies of the Punjab and Sindh for making false declaration while filing
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has instituted legal proceedings against Minister for Interior Rehman Malik and 11 other Members of the Senate, National and Provincial Assemblies of the Punjab and Sindh for making false declaration while filing
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Asharf has said the government is in contact with all the members of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) for enactment of a global law curbing blasphemy. According to him, the President Asif Ali Zardari's speech at the
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Asharf has said the government is in contact with all the members of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) for enactment of a global law curbing blasphemy. According to him, the President Asif Ali Zardari's speech at the