Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) would put in its best efforts to get resolved the issues being faced by computer and mobile phone sectors, as it is preparing a set of proposals for the upcoming budget. PIAF Chairman Malik Tahir J
The Lahore High Court on Thursday extended interim bail of former federal minister Ghulam Sarwar, involved in securing graduation degree on the basis of bogus intermediate certificate. The court extended the bail to March 29 as arguments of an additional
A meeting of Chairmen of Trade Associations representing all five-zero rated export-oriented sectors and Executive Body of Sialkot Chamber was held under the Chairmanship of President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Sheikh Abdul Majid, at
The Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has condemned the cold blooded murder of a young boy, Suhail Ahmad Sofi in Sopore by unidentified gunmen saying such acts are unacceptable in a civilised society.
President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasised the need for availability of clean drinking water and reiterated the continued commitment of government to ensure sustainable access to safe drinking water for all. The President, in his message on the occasion of
President Asif Ali Zardari has deceived the entire nation by initiating the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project just a few days before the completion of the government's tenure, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Thursday. He was addressing a gro
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday directed provincial police chief and director general of Rangers to explain why gangsters were allowed to turn certain areas, including Lyari, into no-go areas. A larger bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan head
A security guard along with his accomplices looted Allied Bank branch situated at Tariq Road, near Liberty Chowk, here Thursday. According to police, the security guard along with his four other aides committed the heist and decamped with the booty. Polic
Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested three alleged terrorists of banned outfits Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered arms from their possession. A team of CID, on a tip-off raided Manghopir area and arrested th
A cracker blast near Bin Qasim damaged the railway track Thursday. Divisional Commercial Officer (DCO), Pakistan Railways Karachi Division, Kashif Yousfani told BR. He said that Divisional Superintendent Karachi, Anzar Ismail Rizvi along with other staff
Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif Thursday directed Inspector General of Police Punjab and Secretary Home to make effective security arrangements throughout the province on the occasion of Pakistan Day on 23rd March.
The rupee moved cautiously against the dollar on the interbank market on Thursday, dealers said. The rupee fell marginally in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 98.21 and Rs 98.23, they added.
The final phase of Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intra-party elections completed here on Thursday. Election for 42 seats of PTI's National Council was held at Awan-e-Iqbal. The polling started 9:00am in the morning and concluded at 6:00 pm. Polling took
The rupee moved cautiously against the dollar on the interbank market on Thursday, dealers said. The rupee fell marginally in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 98.21 and Rs 98.23, they added.
The country''s liquid foreign exchange reserves plunged by $129.4 million during last week. The State Bank of Pakistan on Thursday reported that the country''s total forex reserves declined to $12.436 billion as on March 15, 2013. Previously it stood at $
The country's liquid foreign exchange reserves plunged by $129.4 million during last week. The State Bank of Pakistan on Thursday reported that the country's total forex reserves declined to $12.436 billion as on March 15, 2013. Previously it stood at $12
The country's liquid foreign exchange reserves plunged by $129.4 million during last week. The State Bank of Pakistan on Thursday reported that the country's total forex reserves declined to $12.436 billion as on March 15, 2013. Previously it stood at $12
There is no difference between civilian government and military leadership on the engagement with Afghan Taliban in ongoing reconciliation process in Afghanistan, Secretary Foreign Affairs Jalil Abbas Jillani said on Thursday. Answering a question, does P
There is no difference between civilian government and military leadership on the engagement with Afghan Taliban in ongoing reconciliation process in Afghanistan, Secretary Foreign Affairs Jalil Abbas Jillani said on Thursday. Answering a question, does P
The European Union gave Cyprus till Monday to raise the billions of euros it needs to clinch an international bailout or face the collapse of its financial system and likely exit from the euro currency zone. In stark twin warnings on Thursday, the Europea
The European Union gave Cyprus till Monday to raise the billions of euros it needs to clinch an international bailout or face the collapse of its financial system and likely exit from the euro currency zone. In stark twin warnings on Thursday, the Europea
The European Union gave Cyprus till Monday to raise the billions of euros it needs to clinch an international bailout or face the collapse of its financial system and likely exit from the euro currency zone. In stark twin warnings on Thursday, the Europea
US drones fired two missiles at a vehicle in North Waziristan Thursday, killing four militants, security officials said. The attack took place in Datta Khel town, 35 kilometres (22 miles) west of Miranshah. "Four drones came to the area around midnight an
US drones fired two missiles at a vehicle in North Waziristan Thursday, killing four militants, security officials said. The attack took place in Datta Khel town, 35 kilometres (22 miles) west of Miranshah. "Four drones came to the area around midnight an
The United Nations urged Sri Lanka in a resolution on Thursday to carry out credible investigations into killings and disappearances during its nearly 30-year civil war, especially in the brutal final stages in 2009. It voiced concern at reports of contin
The United Nations urged Sri Lanka in a resolution on Thursday to carry out credible investigations into killings and disappearances during its nearly 30-year civil war, especially in the brutal final stages in 2009. It voiced concern at reports of contin
Agricultural credit disbursement by banks surged by 13.65 percent on year-on-year basis to Rs 196.11 billion in the first eight months (July-February, 2013) of the current fiscal year (2012-13). In absolute terms, disbursement of credit to the agriculture
Agricultural credit disbursement by banks surged by 13.65 percent on year-on-year basis to Rs 196.11 billion in the first eight months (July-February, 2013) of the current fiscal year (2012-13). In absolute terms, disbursement of credit to the agriculture
Agricultural credit disbursement by banks surged by 13.65 percent on year-on-year basis to Rs 196.11 billion in the first eight months (July-February, 2013) of the current fiscal year (2012-13). In absolute terms, disbursement of credit to the agriculture
India's top court upheld the death penalty on Thursday for a mastermind of the country's deadliest series of attacks and ruled a Bollywood star who bought weapons from the bombers must return to jail. Yakub Memon, brother of the alleged main plotter and f
India's top court upheld the death penalty on Thursday for a mastermind of the country's deadliest series of attacks and ruled a Bollywood star who bought weapons from the bombers must return to jail. Yakub Memon, brother of the alleged main plotter and f
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday approved the recommendations of Provincial Election Commissioner Sindh on delimitation in Karachi, days before Chief Election Commission's announcement for election schedule. Sources said that boundari
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday approved the recommendations of Provincial Election Commissioner Sindh on delimitation in Karachi, days before Chief Election Commission's announcement for election schedule. Sources said that boundari
At least 17 persons including two women were killed and 28 other injured in a powerful car bomb explosion in the internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp at Jalozai, district Nowshera on Thursday. District Police Officer (DPO) Nowshera Hussain Khan confir
At least 17 persons including two women were killed and 28 other injured in a powerful car bomb explosion in the internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp at Jalozai, district Nowshera on Thursday. District Police Officer (DPO) Nowshera Hussain Khan confir
The Balochistan government and the opposition have agreed to nominate Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Barozai as the caretaker Chief Minister of the province on Thursday. Chief Minister Nawab Raisani and Opposition leader Nawabzada Tariq Magsi held a long consultative
The Balochistan government and the opposition have agreed to nominate Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Barozai as the caretaker Chief Minister of the province on Thursday. Chief Minister Nawab Raisani and Opposition leader Nawabzada Tariq Magsi held a long consultative
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will inform Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) about authenticity of salary/business income, capital gains profits, agriculture income, foreign remittances and foreign/exempt income, etc, declared by the contesting ca
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will inform Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) about authenticity of salary/business income, capital gains profits, agriculture income, foreign remittances and foreign/exempt income, etc, declared by the contesting ca
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will inform Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) about authenticity of salary/business income, capital gains profits, agriculture income, foreign remittances and foreign/exempt income, etc, declared by the contesting ca
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will inform Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) about authenticity of salary/business income, capital gains profits, agriculture income, foreign remittances and foreign/exempt income, etc, declared by the contesting ca
Indications are that the final decision of who would be the caretaker Prime Minister amongst the four names currently being considered by the Parliamentary Committee is likely to ultimately reside with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The ECP is
Indications are that the final decision of who would be the caretaker Prime Minister amongst the four names currently being considered by the Parliamentary Committee is likely to ultimately reside with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The ECP is
Discussion between the Parliamentary Committee for appointing caretaker Prime Minister narrowed down to two main contenders: Dr Ishrat Hussain from the government side and the opposition's nominee former Justice Nasir Aslam Zahid.
Discussion between the Parliamentary Committee for appointing caretaker Prime Minister narrowed down to two main contenders: Dr Ishrat Hussain from the government side and the opposition's nominee former Justice Nasir Aslam Zahid.
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 12,030.59 and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 12,275.95 and an intraday low of 12,078.12 and closed at 12,275.95 which was 245.36 points or 2.04 percent higher than previous
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 12,030.59 and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 12,275.95 and an intraday low of 12,078.12 and closed at 12,275.95 which was 245.36 points or 2.04 percent higher than previous
Karachi share market on Thursday ended higher followed by foreign interest in bluechips and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 159.65 points to close at 17,913.62 points from 17,753.97 points. The market remained positive during the entire trading session
Karachi share market on Thursday ended higher followed by foreign interest in bluechips and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 159.65 points to close at 17,913.62 points from 17,753.97 points. The market remained positive during the entire trading session
Karachi share market on Thursday ended higher followed by foreign interest in bluechips and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 159.65 points to close at 17,913.62 points from 17,753.97 points. The market remained positive during the entire trading session