Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi said Tuesday he was resigning from his post in protest over the return of two Italian marines to India to face murder charges. "I resign in contention with the decision to send the marines back to India. The misgiving
Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi said Tuesday he was resigning from his post in protest over the return of two Italian marines to India to face murder charges. "I resign in contention with the decision to send the marines back to India. The misgiving
An alleged spy cell dismantled last week in Saudi Arabia had "direct links" to Iran's intelligence services, the kingdom's interior ministry said on Tuesday. "Preliminary investigations and physical evidence that has been collected as well as the defendan
An alleged spy cell dismantled last week in Saudi Arabia had "direct links" to Iran's intelligence services, the kingdom's interior ministry said on Tuesday. "Preliminary investigations and physical evidence that has been collected as well as the defendan
Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has summoned an important meeting of the Corps Commanders on Wednesday (today). General Kayani will chair the meeting during which key issues, including the army chief's recent meeting with US Secretary of
Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has summoned an important meeting of the Corps Commanders on Wednesday (today). General Kayani will chair the meeting during which key issues, including the army chief's recent meeting with US Secretary of
The Islamic Banking Industry (IBI) continued to post a healthy growth, touching for the first time a share of 10 percent in the banking industry at the end of the Calendar Year 2012 (CY12). With a substantial growth of 35.5 percent or Rs 185 billion, IBI
The Islamic Banking Industry (IBI) continued to post a healthy growth, touching for the first time a share of 10 percent in the banking industry at the end of the Calendar Year 2012 (CY12). With a substantial growth of 35.5 percent or Rs 185 billion, IBI
The Islamic Banking Industry (IBI) continued to post a healthy growth, touching for the first time a share of 10 percent in the banking industry at the end of the Calendar Year 2012 (CY12). With a substantial growth of 35.5 percent or Rs 185 billion, IBI
The six-member Punjab Parliamentary Committee which had earlier failed to reach agreement on the name of a caretaker chief minister finally reached on Tuesday a consensus and announced the name of Najam Sethi as the caretaker chief minister of Punjab. Set
The six-member Punjab Parliamentary Committee which had earlier failed to reach agreement on the name of a caretaker chief minister finally reached on Tuesday a consensus and announced the name of Najam Sethi as the caretaker chief minister of Punjab. Set
BRICS members China and Brazil agreed on Tuesday a swap line allowing them to trade the equivalent of up to $30 billion per year in their own currencies, moving to take almost half of their trade exchanges out of the US dollar zone.
BRICS members China and Brazil agreed on Tuesday a swap line allowing them to trade the equivalent of up to $30 billion per year in their own currencies, moving to take almost half of their trade exchanges out of the US dollar zone.
BRICS members China and Brazil agreed on Tuesday a swap line allowing them to trade the equivalent of up to $30 billion per year in their own currencies, moving to take almost half of their trade exchanges out of the US dollar zone.
Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Muhammad Ali said that the mutual funds industry has shown a healthy increase of 41 percent during July 2011-June 2012 against same period of previous fiscal, because net assets of private pen
Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Muhammad Ali said that the mutual funds industry has shown a healthy increase of 41 percent during July 2011-June 2012 against same period of previous fiscal, because net assets of private pen
Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Muhammad Ali said that the mutual funds industry has shown a healthy increase of 41 percent during July 2011-June 2012 against same period of previous fiscal, because net assets of private pen
Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Muhammad Ali said that the mutual funds industry has shown a healthy increase of 41 percent during July 2011-June 2012 against same period of previous fiscal, because net assets of private pen
Ministry of Industries (MoI) allegedly under pressure from Planning Commission and Ministry of Commerce has reopened negotiations with the auto sector on a five-year roadmap for the industry, sources close to CEO EDB told Business Recorder.
Ministry of Industries (MoI) allegedly under pressure from Planning Commission and Ministry of Commerce has reopened negotiations with the auto sector on a five-year roadmap for the industry, sources close to CEO EDB told Business Recorder.
Ministry of Industries (MoI) allegedly under pressure from Planning Commission and Ministry of Commerce has reopened negotiations with the auto sector on a five-year roadmap for the industry, sources close to CEO EDB told Business Recorder.
Planning Commission has proposed an increase of 14 percent in electricity tariff aimed at minimising circular debt of power sector in the current fiscal year. According to documents, Planning Commission noted that the difference between the notified tarif
Planning Commission has proposed an increase of 14 percent in electricity tariff aimed at minimising circular debt of power sector in the current fiscal year. According to documents, Planning Commission noted that the difference between the notified tarif
Planning Commission has proposed an increase of 14 percent in electricity tariff aimed at minimising circular debt of power sector in the current fiscal year. According to documents, Planning Commission noted that the difference between the notified tarif
Ministry of Water and Power on Tuesday assured the caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso that all efforts would be made to control loadshedding during summer. In a maiden briefing to the PPP supported caretaker Prime Minister, Additional Secretary
Ministry of Water and Power on Tuesday assured the caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso that all efforts would be made to control loadshedding during summer. In a maiden briefing to the PPP supported caretaker Prime Minister, Additional Secretary
Ministry of Water and Power on Tuesday assured the caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso that all efforts would be made to control loadshedding during summer. In a maiden briefing to the PPP supported caretaker Prime Minister, Additional Secretary
Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso was given a briefing on Tuesday by senior officials of the Finance Ministry about budget preparation, state of the economy and immediate challenges facing the country. The Prime Minister was briefed about the current ec
Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso was given a briefing on Tuesday by senior officials of the Finance Ministry about budget preparation, state of the economy and immediate challenges facing the country. The Prime Minister was briefed about the current ec
Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso was given a briefing on Tuesday by senior officials of the Finance Ministry about budget preparation, state of the economy and immediate challenges facing the country. The Prime Minister was briefed about the current ec
On Tuesday, BRIndex30 opened at 12,281.99 and remained negative throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 12,281.99 and an intraday low of 12,167.09 and closed at 12,212.04 which was -69.95 points or -0.57 percent lower than previous
On Tuesday, BRIndex30 opened at 12,281.99 and remained negative throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 12,281.99 and an intraday low of 12,167.09 and closed at 12,212.04 which was -69.95 points or -0.57 percent lower than previous
Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) witnessed another bear-run session Tuesday as investors preferred profit-taking. The benchmark-100 share index lost 89.76 points to close at 17,872.15 points against 17,961.91 points Monday. Commenting on the market performanc
Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) witnessed another bear-run session Tuesday as investors preferred profit-taking. The benchmark-100 share index lost 89.76 points to close at 17,872.15 points against 17,961.91 points Monday. Commenting on the market performanc
Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) witnessed another bear-run session Tuesday as investors preferred profit-taking. The benchmark-100 share index lost 89.76 points to close at 17,872.15 points against 17,961.91 points Monday. Commenting on the market performanc
There's no denying that Imran Khan's bid to upset Nawaz Sharif's applecart on May 11, 2013 will, at the very least, make the election exciting. Piqued by the rising fortunes of Imran Khan's PTI, PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has every reason to articulate his
There's no denying that Imran Khan's bid to upset Nawaz Sharif's applecart on May 11, 2013 will, at the very least, make the election exciting. Piqued by the rising fortunes of Imran Khan's PTI, PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has every reason to articulate his
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is authorised to hold delimitation in any constituency at any time if it deems necessary, Secretary ECP Ishtiaq Ahmed Khan said on Tuesday. He was replying to questions of media persons outside the Supreme Court b
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is authorised to hold delimitation in any constituency at any time if it deems necessary, Secretary ECP Ishtiaq Ahmed Khan said on Tuesday. He was replying to questions of media persons outside the Supreme Court b
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday imposed an across-the-board ban on transfers and postings at both federal and provincial levels, says a notification issued here on Tuesday. The notification states that transfers and postings had been
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday imposed an across-the-board ban on transfers and postings at both federal and provincial levels, says a notification issued here on Tuesday. The notification states that transfers and postings had been
The Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday that as many as 49,000 civilian and military casualties took place in the fight against terrorism in tribal areas of Pakistan after 9/11. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chau
The Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday that as many as 49,000 civilian and military casualties took place in the fight against terrorism in tribal areas of Pakistan after 9/11. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chau
Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Two Muslim League-Q leaders belonging to Bahawalpur including former MPA Sardar Khadim Mehmood Waran and former Tehsil Nazim Bahawalpur Sadr, Sahibzada Mian Muhammad Shoaib Awaisi called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif at Raiwind Tuesday
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Muhammad Ali on Tuesday said that only 2 percent of all businesses are registered as corporate entities in Pakistan due to discriminatory taxation structure, which favours sole proprietorships
Punjab Chief Minister Sahbaz Sharif on Tuesday felicitated Hindu community on the occasion of Holi festival. In a message, the Chief Minister said that minorities had equal rights in Pakistan and complete freedom to celebrate their traditional festivals a
Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) on Tuesday challenged the appointment of Sindh caretaker chief minister in the Sindh High Court (SHC). Jam Madad Ali and Nusrat Sahar Abbasi of PML-F filed the petition at the SHC and maintained that the appointme
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Fakhruddin G. Ibrahim will visit Quetta along with all members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on March 28. ECP spokesperson talking to media person on Tuesday said that CEC Fakhruddin G. Ibrahim accompanied
Unknown miscreants blew up gas pipeline with explosive material disrupting supply to various areas of Karachi on Tuesday. According to the details, unidentified militants planted explosives with 18-inch diameter gas pipeline in Kopat area of district Dera
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has planned to organise an international pavilion in the KCCI"s 10th My Karachi Oasis of Harmony exhibition scheduled to be held from 5th to 7th July 2013. Addressing a press conference, President KCCI,
Sindh's Caretaker Chief Minister Former Justice Zahid Qurban Alavi has a dream to re-open Badin Open Jail as training center for prisoners and students of various technical fields. He had expressed his desire during a chat with Business Recorder at