A privilege motion and few adjournment motions were presented in the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday. 'The Punjab Public Service Commission (Second Amendment Bill', 'The Punjab Boilers and Pressure Vessel (Amendment) Bill 2012' and 'The Lahore Garrison Unive
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday signed "The Right to Free and Compulsory Education Bill-2012" at a ceremony held here at the Chief Minister House. Chairman, Pakistan People's Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan, Chi
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday signed "The Right to Free and Compulsory Education Bill-2012" at a ceremony held here at the Chief Minister House. Chairman, Pakistan People's Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan, Chi
Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) has urged the government to devise a 'Leather Development Plan' (LDP) providing a level playing field for enabling the local leather industry, to compete internationally, that has potential to double existing leather and
Chief Executive Officer, Tribal Electricity Supply Company (Tesco), Pervez Khankhel Swati has directed Superintending Engineer and SDO operation of the company to increase recovery from private and public sector consumers to achieve the set targets.
As a result of intervention by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the rupee managed to recover against the dollar on the interbank market on Wednesday, money experts said. They said that speculative buying was seen on the currency market for the last sever
Performers at a Christmas function enthralled audience by presentation of various items and Christmas songs in the overnight show as celebrations started here in Peshawar. The Christmas event was organised by Assemblies of God Churches (AOGC) here at loca
As a result of intervention by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the rupee managed to recover against the dollar on the interbank market on Wednesday, money experts said. They said that speculative buying was seen on the currency market for the last sever
Power shortfall has crossed 4,000MW due to shortage of water and gas for generation purposes. Resultantly, power breakdowns in rural and urban areas have reached to long hours in the country. Canal desilting campaign would bring hydel generation to nil an
Director International Hardware and Houseware Association and FPCCI Executive Committee Member Sardar Usman Ghani has appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take suo motu notice of an unprecedented surge in dollar rate that has gone up by more than
The Senate was informed on Wednesday that over 3.39 million people have so far been issued national tax numbers (NTNs), and only 810,000 have filed their income tax returns during the current year. In a written reply, Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shei
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought complete text of Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) MNA Wasim Akhtar's speech that he delivered in the National Assembly. Two days ago, Akhtar criticised the SC's judges during his speech in the NA. The MQM leader criti
The government on Wednesday introduced 'The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2012' in the National Assembly', proposing amendments to the Representation of the People Act of 1976 and the Senate (Election) Act of 1975. The bill was tabled by Minister for La
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday urged all political parties to strengthen democracy by tackling real issues and shun the politics of allegations. He was addressing a huge public gathering, attended by the workers and supporters of the Pakis
Intel Pakistan will continue its commitment to consumers to make computing easier, faster and more engaging with the company's planned 4th General Intel(r) Core(tm) processor family that is expected to reach consumers in 2013, "Naveed Siraj, Country Manag
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday gave away a cheque of Rs 50 million to Chairman Sultana Foundation, Dr Naeem Ghani. The Prime Minister had announced the grant to Sultana Foundation, while laying foundation stone of Justice Yousuf Saraf Cent
Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) has announced the break-up of scholarships for its students belonging to remote and unprivileged areas. The scholarship committee, headed by Vice Chancellor Dr Sabiha Mansoor in the chair, decided that the studen
An eight-member Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi delegation on Tuesday called on LCCI President Farooq Iftikhar and apprised him about the deteriorating law and order situation in the business hub of the country. The LCCI Vice President Mian Abuzar Shad and E
The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has rejected the revised crop output report of Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC) and protest against not entertaining the point of view of the PCGA and developing a pressure on the market by enhancing t
Former chief of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) Tauqir Sadiq had been hiding inside the Governor's House in Lahore for a long time and he was now living comfortably in Islamabad, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Wednesday. The former Ogr
Prominent legal luminary, Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan on Wednesday excused himself from representing Muttahida Qaumi Movement's Quaid Altaf Hussain in the contempt of court notice against him. Speaking to media, Ahsan said he could not take the case due to the
Annual elections 2012-13 of Karachi Bar Association (KBA) were held on Wednesday in a peaceful manner, as 3620 voters their right to vote out of the total 5885 voters. According to the unofficial results which Business Recorder received late Wednes
Habib Bank Limited (HBL) was given Best Fire Safety Practices in High Rise Buildings Award 2012 during Fire Safety Convention - 2012, which was jointly organised by Fire Protection Association of Pakistan (FPAP) and National Forum for Environment & Health
Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has said that only educated nations in the world have progressed. Eulogising the pro-education gesture of Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif, he said the Punjab government was fully devoted to turn
A Pakistani-born man plotted to detonate a bomb in New York City to avenge the deaths of people killed by drone attacks in Afghanistan but failed to raise enough money to carry out the scheme, a federal prosecutor said on Tuesday. Raees Alam Qazi, 20, was
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that one window facility has been set up at the Town Hall where compensation will be paid to the affectees of Metro Bus Project for three days (December 20 to 22, 2012). He expressed these views while presidin
At least five persons including two workers of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were killed while three others sustained injuries in separate incidents of violence in the metropolis here on Wednesday. According to police and rescue sources, two workers of M
Chief Justice Lahore High Court while proceeding with a contempt of court petition against President Asif Zardari here on Wednesday observed that the Constitution prohibited initiation of criminal proceedings against the President and asked the Attorney G
Chief Justice Lahore High Court while proceeding with a contempt of court petition against President Asif Zardari here on Wednesday observed that the Constitution prohibited initiation of criminal proceedings against the President and asked the Attorney G
Malaysian builder Bina Puri Holdings said its 864 million ringgit ($282.72 million) highway construction deal with the National Highway Authority (NHA)has been scrapped. The initial deal signed earlier this year involved expanding a four-lane 136 kilometr
Malaysian builder Bina Puri Holdings said its 864 million ringgit ($282.72 million) highway construction deal with the National Highway Authority (NHA)has been scrapped. The initial deal signed earlier this year involved expanding a four-lane 136 kilometr
Malaysian builder Bina Puri Holdings said its 864 million ringgit ($282.72 million) highway construction deal with the National Highway Authority (NHA)has been scrapped. The initial deal signed earlier this year involved expanding a four-lane 136 kilometr
Britain will slash its military force in Afghanistan next year, withdrawing nearly 4,000 troops as local security forces become increasingly capable, Prime Minister David Cameron said Wednesday. Cameron told parliament that the current force of 9,000 Brit
Britain will slash its military force in Afghanistan next year, withdrawing nearly 4,000 troops as local security forces become increasingly capable, Prime Minister David Cameron said Wednesday. Cameron told parliament that the current force of 9,000 Brit
Natural and man-made disasters around the world this year, including Superstorm Sandy, will cost at least $140 billion (106 billion euros), according to a study published by Swiss insurance group Swiss Re Wednesday. The insurance industry will cover about
Natural and man-made disasters around the world this year, including Superstorm Sandy, will cost at least $140 billion (106 billion euros), according to a study published by Swiss insurance group Swiss Re Wednesday. The insurance industry will cover about
Natural and man-made disasters around the world this year, including Superstorm Sandy, will cost at least $140 billion (106 billion euros), according to a study published by Swiss insurance group Swiss Re Wednesday. The insurance industry will cover about
The matter of holding sixth Population and Housing Census is being considered by the Council of Common Interests (CCI) which would soon take a final decision in this regard, the National Assembly was informed on Wednesday. Parliamentary Secretary Sajjadul
The matter of holding sixth Population and Housing Census is being considered by the Council of Common Interests (CCI) which would soon take a final decision in this regard, the National Assembly was informed on Wednesday. Parliamentary Secretary Sajjadul
Time magazine on Wednesday named recently re-elected US President Barack Obama as its person of the year for 2012 - the second time it has accorded him the accolade. Obama now not only has a reelection as America's first black president and a Nobel
Time magazine on Wednesday named recently re-elected US President Barack Obama as its person of the year for 2012 - the second time it has accorded him the accolade. Obama now not only has a reelection as America's first black president and a Nobel
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to Prime Minister's son-in-law Raja Azeemul Haq, Secretary Establishment and Secretary Finance for the second week of January. A three-judge bench led by Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali has been hearing a suo motu
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to Prime Minister's son-in-law Raja Azeemul Haq, Secretary Establishment and Secretary Finance for the second week of January. A three-judge bench led by Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali has been hearing a suo motu
Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities continued to move in upward direction with positive trend at the ISE amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 13.21 points as the ISE Ten Index move
Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities continued to move in upward direction with positive trend at the ISE amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 13.21 points as the ISE Ten Index move
On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 11,204.27. It touched an intraday high of 11,267.31 and an intraday low of 11,176.62 and closed at 11,205.06, which was 0.79 points or 0.01 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 64,872,800, which was 56.93
On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 11,204.27. It touched an intraday high of 11,267.31 and an intraday low of 11,176.62 and closed at 11,205.06, which was 0.79 points or 0.01 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 64,872,800, which was 56.93
The Karachi Stock Exchange on the second consecutive day on Wednesday witnessed a positive trend and with a slight increase of 11.15 points, the benchmark KSE-100 index closed at new peak level of 16,869.83 points from 16,858.68 points. "On Wednesday, the
The Karachi Stock Exchange on the second consecutive day on Wednesday witnessed a positive trend and with a slight increase of 11.15 points, the benchmark KSE-100 index closed at new peak level of 16,869.83 points from 16,858.68 points. "On Wednesday, the
The Karachi Stock Exchange on the second consecutive day on Wednesday witnessed a positive trend and with a slight increase of 11.15 points, the benchmark KSE-100 index closed at new peak level of 16,869.83 points from 16,858.68 points. "On Wednesday, the
Swiss bank UBS accepted a $1.5 billion fine on Wednesday after admitting fraud and bribery in a deepening scandal over the rigging of global benchmark interest rates. Dozens of UBS staff manipulated the Libor rate, which is used to price trillions of doll
Swiss bank UBS accepted a $1.5 billion fine on Wednesday after admitting fraud and bribery in a deepening scandal over the rigging of global benchmark interest rates. Dozens of UBS staff manipulated the Libor rate, which is used to price trillions of doll