The Indian Supreme Court on Friday rejected Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea seeking review of its March 21 judgement upholding his conviction under the Arms Act and sentencing him to five years in jail in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. A bench of P Sa
The Indian Supreme Court on Friday rejected Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea seeking review of its March 21 judgement upholding his conviction under the Arms Act and sentencing him to five years in jail in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. A bench of P Sa
Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle has established a case of maladministration against Customs authorities at Islamabad Dry port, as they deliberately delayed process of legalisation of non-duty paid smuggled vehicles under amnesty sche
Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle has established a case of maladministration against Customs authorities at Islamabad Dry port, as they deliberately delayed process of legalisation of non-duty paid smuggled vehicles under amnesty sche
Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle has established a case of maladministration against Customs authorities at Islamabad Dry port, as they deliberately delayed process of legalisation of non-duty paid smuggled vehicles under amnesty sche
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed dismay over mis-procurement in Discos and frequent changes in Board of Directors (BoD), a major reason for the delay in projects. Official documents reveal that ADB fielded a Mission in Pakistan for the above pro
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed dismay over mis-procurement in Discos and frequent changes in Board of Directors (BoD), a major reason for the delay in projects. Official documents reveal that ADB fielded a Mission in Pakistan for the above pro
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed dismay over mis-procurement in Discos and frequent changes in Board of Directors (BoD), a major reason for the delay in projects. Official documents reveal that ADB fielded a Mission in Pakistan for the above pro
The Election Commission on Friday postponed election in PS-95 after Muhajir Qaumi Movement-backed independent candidate Shakeel Ahmed and three others were killed in a firing incident in Landhi No6 in the limits of Landhi police station area on Friday. Th
The Election Commission on Friday postponed election in PS-95 after Muhajir Qaumi Movement-backed independent candidate Shakeel Ahmed and three others were killed in a firing incident in Landhi No6 in the limits of Landhi police station area on Friday. Th
The State Bank of Pakistan extended agricultural loans tenor from three to five years for Small and Rural Enterprises under the Credit Guarantee Scheme to facilitate eligible farmers for purchase of tractors and other agricultural implements, says a circu
The State Bank of Pakistan extended agricultural loans tenor from three to five years for Small and Rural Enterprises under the Credit Guarantee Scheme to facilitate eligible farmers for purchase of tractors and other agricultural implements, says a circu
The State Bank of Pakistan extended agricultural loans tenor from three to five years for Small and Rural Enterprises under the Credit Guarantee Scheme to facilitate eligible farmers for purchase of tractors and other agricultural implements, says a circu
The Taliban on Friday stepped up their threats against landmark elections, warning voters to boycott polling stations to save their lives as bloody attacks targeted party offices. Campaigning ended at midnight with impassioned pleas for votes from frontru
The Taliban on Friday stepped up their threats against landmark elections, warning voters to boycott polling stations to save their lives as bloody attacks targeted party offices. Campaigning ended at midnight with impassioned pleas for votes from frontru
In a bid to hold free, fair and transparent general elections 2013 and to tackle all exigencies linked with security matters, the army has been deputed all over the country to provide back up to other law enforcement agencies (LEAs) deployed to protect hi
In a bid to hold free, fair and transparent general elections 2013 and to tackle all exigencies linked with security matters, the army has been deputed all over the country to provide back up to other law enforcement agencies (LEAs) deployed to protect hi
The Saudi government warned on Friday that illegal foreign workers risk being slapped with prison sentences and fines after a three-month grace period runs out on July 3. Additionally, employers or those who shelter illegal workers will be liable to up to
The Saudi government warned on Friday that illegal foreign workers risk being slapped with prison sentences and fines after a three-month grace period runs out on July 3. Additionally, employers or those who shelter illegal workers will be liable to up to
The mobile service would remain open and not suspended in any city of the country on election day on Saturday. The Ministry of Interior has not taken any decision so far regarding closure of mobile service in any part of the country, said a spokesman of t
The mobile service would remain open and not suspended in any city of the country on election day on Saturday. The Ministry of Interior has not taken any decision so far regarding closure of mobile service in any part of the country, said a spokesman of t
The chairman of the Pakistan People's Party - denied a postal ballot - will not vote in Saturday's elections because of threats to his life, a senior party official said. PPP leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in 2007, just before the last elections,
The chairman of the Pakistan People's Party - denied a postal ballot - will not vote in Saturday's elections because of threats to his life, a senior party official said. PPP leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in 2007, just before the last elections,
Bulgaria's main parties are headed for a close race in Sunday's elections, final polls suggested Friday as analysts predicted a hung parliament and fresh protests in the EU's poorest country. According to eight new opinion surveys, former bodyguard ex-pre
Brazil campaigned hard to get the top job at the World Trade Organisation this week but behind closed doors even it acknowledges that the WTO's main mission - pushing forward in global trade talks - looks for the moment like a lost cause. Instead, Preside
Oil-rich Kazakhstan will return to global bond markets this year with an issue of up to $1 billion and has invited banks to apply to manage the deal, Finance Minister Bolat Zhamishev said on Friday. Kazakhstan has one of the lowest public debt ratios in e
Oil-rich Kazakhstan will return to global bond markets this year with an issue of up to $1 billion and has invited banks to apply to manage the deal, Finance Minister Bolat Zhamishev said on Friday. Kazakhstan has one of the lowest public debt ratios in e
Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday 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 46.36 points as the ISE Ten
Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday 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 46.36 points as the ISE Ten
Bullish sentiments dominated for another day on the Lahore Stock Exchange and the equities registered gains across the board amid marginally decreased trading turnover. The LSE-25 index was improved to 4156.26 against 4105.85 of Thursday, denoting a gain
Bullish sentiments dominated for another day on the Lahore Stock Exchange and the equities registered gains across the board amid marginally decreased trading turnover. The LSE-25 index was improved to 4156.26 against 4105.85 of Thursday, denoting a gain
BRIndex30 opened at 12,615.17 and closed at 12,732.51 with a net positive change of 117.34 points or 0.93 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 145,205,700 which was 66.55 percent of All Share Volume and 101.83 percent of KSE 100 Index volu
BRIndex30 opened at 12,615.17 and closed at 12,732.51 with a net positive change of 117.34 points or 0.93 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 145,205,700 which was 66.55 percent of All Share Volume and 101.83 percent of KSE 100 Index volu
The benchmark KSE-100 index continued to breach fresh psychological barriers and Friday it touched another historic high of 19,916.27 against 19,661.46 Thursday. Karachi stock market witnessed bull run on the last day of the week and the 100-index gained
The benchmark KSE-100 index continued to breach fresh psychological barriers and Friday it touched another historic high of 19,916.27 against 19,661.46 Thursday. Karachi stock market witnessed bull run on the last day of the week and the 100-index gained
The benchmark KSE-100 index continued to breach fresh psychological barriers and Friday it touched another historic high of 19,916.27 against 19,661.46 Thursday. Karachi stock market witnessed bull run on the last day of the week and the 100-index gained
Police failed to trace the whereabouts of former Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani's son, Syed Ali Haider Gilani, even after the passage of 24 hours after his kidnapping. However, Seetal Mari Police have registered a case under Anti-Terrorism Act aga
Police failed to trace the whereabouts of former Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani's son, Syed Ali Haider Gilani, even after the passage of 24 hours after his kidnapping. However, Seetal Mari Police have registered a case under Anti-Terrorism Act aga
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has passed a resolution to appoint M Riaz Khan as new Managing Director (MD) of the company. Khan has replaced Masood Siddiqui who was sacked by caretaker government over char
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has passed a resolution to appoint M Riaz Khan as new Managing Director (MD) of the company. Khan has replaced Masood Siddiqui who was sacked by caretaker government over char
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has passed a resolution to appoint M Riaz Khan as new Managing Director (MD) of the company. Khan has replaced Masood Siddiqui who was sacked by caretaker government over char
US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Friday that the shadow banking system still posed a threat to financial stability, and funding markets might still not be able to cope with a major default. In a wide-ranging speech explaining the Fed''s ro
US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Friday that the shadow banking system still posed a threat to financial stability, and funding markets might still not be able to cope with a major default. In a wide-ranging speech explaining the Fed's rol
US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Friday that the shadow banking system still posed a threat to financial stability, and funding markets might still not be able to cope with a major default. In a wide-ranging speech explaining the Fed's rol
International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is due in Pakistan in late June for holding policy discussions on mitigating economic vulnerabilities with the new government after the forthcoming general elections. Gerry Rice, Director Communications Department IM
International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is due in Pakistan in late June for holding policy discussions on mitigating economic vulnerabilities with the new government after the forthcoming general elections. Gerry Rice, Director Communications Department IM
International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is due in Pakistan in late June for holding policy discussions on mitigating economic vulnerabilities with the new government after the forthcoming general elections. Gerry Rice, Director Communications Department IM
The United States on Friday said that it looked forward to witness a transparent and fair electoral process in Pakistan and engaging with the next democratically-elected government. The statement comes a day ahead of Saturday's (May 11) general elections.
The United States on Friday said that it looked forward to witness a transparent and fair electoral process in Pakistan and engaging with the next democratically-elected government. The statement comes a day ahead of Saturday's (May 11) general elections.
The caretaker government has said that it expects turnout of over 50 percent in today's general elections despite fear of terrorism. It assured the voters that around 600,000 law enforcement agencies' personnel would be deployed at the polling stations fo