Wheat sowing may suffer as goods transporters' strike has badly disturbed the supply of fertiliser in the country. According to market sources the application of Di ammonium phosphate (DAP) is highly recommended at the time of sowing and the sowing of whe
The Sindh Assembly on Friday passed four resolutions unanimously against the construction of Kalabagh Dam, as lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle asked the federal government to shun the controversial project permanently that poses threats to
The Sindh Assembly on Friday passed four resolutions unanimously against the construction of Kalabagh Dam, as lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle asked the federal government to shun the controversial project permanently that poses threats to
The Sindh Assembly on Friday passed four resolutions unanimously against the construction of Kalabagh Dam, as lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle asked the federal government to shun the controversial project permanently that poses threats to
A four-member delegation of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) is reportedly visiting Iran from next week to work out modalities of procurement of iron ore as part of a barter deal that includes sale of wheat to Iran, well informed sources told from Karachi. The
A four-member delegation of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) is reportedly visiting Iran from next week to work out modalities of procurement of iron ore as part of a barter deal that includes sale of wheat to Iran, well informed sources told from Karachi. The
A four-member delegation of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) is reportedly visiting Iran from next week to work out modalities of procurement of iron ore as part of a barter deal that includes sale of wheat to Iran, well informed sources told from Karachi. The
Three petitions were filed on Friday against Interior Minister Rehman Malik in the Supreme Court of Pakistan regarding his ministership, honorary degree and dual nationality. The petitions filed by social worker Mahmood Akhter Naqvi in the SC Karachi regi
Three petitions were filed on Friday against Interior Minister Rehman Malik in the Supreme Court of Pakistan regarding his ministership, honorary degree and dual nationality. The petitions filed by social worker Mahmood Akhter Naqvi in the SC Karachi regi
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has appointed Jam Muhammad Yousuf as the Federal Minister for Privatisation. Jam has previously served as the Chief Minister of Balochistan during 2002-2007. Mir Jam Mohammad Yousuf was born in 1954 at Lasbela. He belongs
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has appointed Jam Muhammad Yousuf as the Federal Minister for Privatisation. Jam has previously served as the Chief Minister of Balochistan during 2002-2007. Mir Jam Mohammad Yousuf was born in 1954 at Lasbela. He belongs
Apropos a news item carried by Business Recorder on 4-12-2012, PSM spokesman clarifies that all purchases from the first tranche of bailout package are according to the ECC & CCOR instructions, and procurement of two ships of coal does not create a
Bearish trend prevailed on the money market on Friday as the rupee is near to close with the barrier of 97 mark against the dollar on the interbank market in process of high demand for the US currency, they added.
Apropos a news item carried by Business Recorder on 4-12-2012, PSM spokesman clarifies that all purchases from the first tranche of bailout package are according to the ECC & CCOR instructions, and procurement of two ships of coal does not create a
Bearish trend prevailed on the money market on Friday as the rupee is near to close with the barrier of 97 mark against the dollar on the interbank market in process of high demand for the US currency, they added.
Apropos a news item carried by Business Recorder on 4-12-2012, PSM spokesman clarifies that all purchases from the first tranche of bailout package are according to the ECC & CCOR instructions, and procurement of two ships of coal does not create a
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) former Justice Fakharuddin G Ibrahim has said that the order of the Supreme Court in connection with the verification of voters lists in Karachi will be implemented in letter and in spirit. This he stated in separate meet
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) former Justice Fakharuddin G Ibrahim has said that the order of the Supreme Court in connection with the verification of voters lists in Karachi will be implemented in letter and in spirit. This he stated in separate meet
After a considerable period, Non Performing Loans (NPLs) of the banking industry have witnessed downward trend falling by some Rs 18 billion during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. The NPLs of the banking industry were on higher side for last
After a considerable period, Non Performing Loans (NPLs) of the banking industry have witnessed downward trend falling by some Rs 18 billion during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. The NPLs of the banking industry were on higher side for last
After a considerable period, Non Performing Loans (NPLs) of the banking industry have witnessed downward trend falling by some Rs 18 billion during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. The NPLs of the banking industry were on higher side for last
The Pakistani Taliban has set up a page on Facebook to recruit enthusiasts to write for a quarterly magazine and to edit video, a spokesman confirmed Friday. The Umar Media TTP page, which has more than 270 likes, appears to have been created in September
The Pakistani Taliban has set up a page on Facebook to recruit enthusiasts to write for a quarterly magazine and to edit video, a spokesman confirmed Friday. The Umar Media TTP page, which has more than 270 likes, appears to have been created in September
Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday directed police to take action against former Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza, if any crime is proved to the effect to validate his culpability in a blasphemy case. Former Sindh MPA Rauf Siddiqui moved the court agai
Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday directed police to take action against former Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza, if any crime is proved to the effect to validate his culpability in a blasphemy case. Former Sindh MPA Rauf Siddiqui moved the court agai
A military court on Friday has rejected the appeals of seven convicts involved in the GHQ terror attack. According to a report, the military appellate court upheld the verdict of a military court which earlier handed down death penalty to Aqeel aka Dr Usm
A military court on Friday has rejected the appeals of seven convicts involved in the GHQ terror attack. According to a report, the military appellate court upheld the verdict of a military court which earlier handed down death penalty to Aqeel aka Dr Usm
The 155th Corps Commanders' Conference held at General Headquarters on Friday took a comprehensive overview of the routine professional matters aimed at enhancing proficiency of the army. Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani chaired the
The 155th Corps Commanders' Conference held at General Headquarters on Friday took a comprehensive overview of the routine professional matters aimed at enhancing proficiency of the army. Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani chaired the
A sluggish global economy hit world wage growth hard last year, taking an especially harsh toll on workers in developed countries, who saw their salaries shrink, the International Labour Organisation said Friday. "The global crisis has had significant neg
A sluggish global economy hit world wage growth hard last year, taking an especially harsh toll on workers in developed countries, who saw their salaries shrink, the International Labour Organisation said Friday. "The global crisis has had significant neg
A sluggish global economy hit world wage growth hard last year, taking an especially harsh toll on workers in developed countries, who saw their salaries shrink, the International Labour Organisation said Friday. "The global crisis has had significant neg
The Supreme Court on Friday dissolved the one-man 'Suddle Commission' after it presented its report over the alleged business deal of Rs 342 million between business tycoon Malik Riaz and son of Chief Justice of Pakistan, Dr Arsalan Iftikhar. A two-judge
The Supreme Court on Friday dissolved the one-man 'Suddle Commission' after it presented its report over the alleged business deal of Rs 342 million between business tycoon Malik Riaz and son of Chief Justice of Pakistan, Dr Arsalan Iftikhar. A two-judge
The government has decided to solicit support of multilateral agencies to back up the government sovereign guarantee in LNG import. Sources said the government has decided to import LNG through open competitive bidding by providing level playing field to
The government has decided to solicit support of multilateral agencies to back up the government sovereign guarantee in LNG import. Sources said the government has decided to import LNG through open competitive bidding by providing level playing field to
The government has decided to solicit support of multilateral agencies to back up the government sovereign guarantee in LNG import. Sources said the government has decided to import LNG through open competitive bidding by providing level playing field to
The United States on Friday expressed its willingness to extend $200 million per year for Diamer-Bhasha Dam and financial assistance for international consultancy for import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) but criticised Islamabad for not implementing powe
The United States on Friday expressed its willingness to extend $200 million per year for Diamer-Bhasha Dam and financial assistance for international consultancy for import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) but criticised Islamabad for not implementing powe
The United States on Friday expressed its willingness to extend $200 million per year for Diamer-Bhasha Dam and financial assistance for international consultancy for import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) but criticised Islamabad for not implementing powe
On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 11,467.35. It touched an intraday high of 11,551.43 and an intraday low of 11,389.75 and closed at 11,409.06 which was -58.29 points or -0.51 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 193,996,700, which was 61.9 pe
On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 11,467.35. It touched an intraday high of 11,551.43 and an intraday low of 11,389.75 and closed at 11,409.06 which was -58.29 points or -0.51 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 193,996,700, which was 61.9 pe
The benchmark KSE-100 on Friday lost 16.64 points to close at 16,808 points. It also hit ever highest level of 16,903.98 points in intraday trading and a low level of 16,787.89 points. The Karachi stock exchange, on the last trading day, hit a record high
The benchmark KSE-100 on Friday lost 16.64 points to close at 16,808 points. It also hit ever highest level of 16,903.98 points in intraday trading and a low level of 16,787.89 points. The Karachi stock exchange, on the last trading day, hit a record high
The benchmark KSE-100 on Friday lost 16.64 points to close at 16,808 points. It also hit ever highest level of 16,903.98 points in intraday trading and a low level of 16,787.89 points. The Karachi stock exchange, on the last trading day, hit a record high
The Supreme Court on Friday directed Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to provide the record of an airstrip approved for Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) in the vicinity of Reko Diq. A three-judge apex court bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaud
The Supreme Court on Friday directed Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to provide the record of an airstrip approved for Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) in the vicinity of Reko Diq. A three-judge apex court bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaud
The Supreme Court on Friday directed Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to provide the record of an airstrip approved for Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) in the vicinity of Reko Diq. A three-judge apex court bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaud
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to impose sales tax on the import of iron and steel scrap, it is reliably learnt here on Friday. Sources told Business Recorder that the FBR has proposed imposition of 5 percent sales tax on the value
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to impose sales tax on the import of iron and steel scrap, it is reliably learnt here on Friday. Sources told Business Recorder that the FBR has proposed imposition of 5 percent sales tax on the value
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to impose sales tax on the import of iron and steel scrap, it is reliably learnt here on Friday. Sources told Business Recorder that the FBR has proposed imposition of 5 percent sales tax on the value
The Asian Development Bank on Friday trimmed the region''''s growth forecasts for 2012 and 2013 amid "uncertainty" in Europe and the United States, and a poor Indian economy. The region of Developing Asia, which excludes Japan, was set for growth of 6.0 p