Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday he has no doubt that Iran is adhering to international commitments on nuclear non-proliferation but regional and international concerns about Tehran's nuclear programme could not be ignored. Putin, whose co
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday he has no doubt that Iran is adhering to international commitments on nuclear non-proliferation but regional and international concerns about Tehran's nuclear programme could not be ignored. Putin, whose co
The country''s trade deficit gap narrowed by 3.89 percent in July 2012-May 2013 against the corresponding period last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data showed on Tuesday. According to provisional trade figures issued by PBS, the trade deficit
The country's trade deficit gap narrowed by 3.89 percent in July 2012-May 2013 against the corresponding period last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data showed on Tuesday. According to provisional trade figures issued by PBS, the trade deficit
The country's trade deficit gap narrowed by 3.89 percent in July 2012-May 2013 against the corresponding period last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data showed on Tuesday. According to provisional trade figures issued by PBS, the trade deficit
US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Pakistan by the end of this month after holding strategic dialogue with his Indian counterpart Salman Khurshid in New Delhi. According to Foreign Office spokesman Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, no dates have yet been fin
US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Pakistan by the end of this month after holding strategic dialogue with his Indian counterpart Salman Khurshid in New Delhi. According to Foreign Office spokesman Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, no dates have yet been fin
Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday categorically rejected the news report that Israel exported security equipments over the past five years to Pakistan. Israeli newspaper Haaretz while quoting a British government report had said Israel exp
Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday categorically rejected the news report that Israel exported security equipments over the past five years to Pakistan. Israeli newspaper Haaretz while quoting a British government report had said Israel exp
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce major decisions in its Monetary Policy for next two months on June 21. Sources said that the announcement of the policy was delayed because of the federal budget. The policy will now be announced in the third
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce major decisions in its Monetary Policy for next two months on June 21. Sources said that the announcement of the policy was delayed because of the federal budget. The policy will now be announced in the third
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce major decisions in its Monetary Policy for next two months on June 21. Sources said that the announcement of the policy was delayed because of the federal budget. The policy will now be announced in the third
Flights at an airport in the US state of Virginia were delayed Tuesday and its terminal building evacuated after a "serious" threat was phoned in, officials and local media said. On its Twitter feed (@Flack4RIC), Richmond International Airport said it had
Flights at an airport in the US state of Virginia were delayed Tuesday and its terminal building evacuated after a "serious" threat was phoned in, officials and local media said. On its Twitter feed (@Flack4RIC), Richmond International Airport said it had
Pakistan's Air Force on Tuesday scrambled fighter jets in response to the violation of its airspace by two Indian aircrafts, officials said. According to PAF, the incident occurred at around 10:40 am (0540 GMT) when two airplanes intruded into airspace by
Pakistan's Air Force on Tuesday scrambled fighter jets in response to the violation of its airspace by two Indian aircrafts, officials said. According to PAF, the incident occurred at around 10:40 am (0540 GMT) when two airplanes intruded into airspace by
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday granted bail to former president and army chief general Pervez Musharraf in the judges' detention case. A divisional bench of the IHC comprising Justice Noor ul Haq Qureshi and Justice Riaz Ahmed Khan resumed the
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday granted bail to former president and army chief general Pervez Musharraf in the judges' detention case. A divisional bench of the IHC comprising Justice Noor ul Haq Qureshi and Justice Riaz Ahmed Khan resumed the
Former Advisor to Prime Minister on Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain has accused former premier Raja Pervez Ashraf of approving licences for CNG stations during latter''s last days in office. Talking to Business Recorder here on Tues
Former Advisor to Prime Minister on Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain has accused former premier Raja Pervez Ashraf of approving licences for CNG stations during latter's last days in office. Talking to Business Recorder here on Tuesd
Former Advisor to Prime Minister on Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain has accused former premier Raja Pervez Ashraf of approving licences for CNG stations during latter's last days in office. Talking to Business Recorder here on Tuesd
Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar referred to some statistics, specifically unemployment, released by the Economic Survey 2012-13 as ''politically expedient'' and therefore not credible. Unemployment rate of 6 percent in 2010-11 is not credible however P
Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar referred to some statistics, specifically unemployment, released by the Economic Survey 2012-13 as 'politically expedient' and therefore not credible. Unemployment rate of 6 percent in 2010-11 is not credible however Pak
Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar referred to some statistics, specifically unemployment, released by the Economic Survey 2012-13 as 'politically expedient' and therefore not credible. Unemployment rate of 6 percent in 2010-11 is not credible however Pak
German intelligence voiced concern Tuesday over the growing number of ultra-conservative Islamic Salafists in the country, warning that some of them were swelling jihadist ranks abroad. "Salafism is a particularly rapidly growing and extremely worrying gr
German intelligence voiced concern Tuesday over the growing number of ultra-conservative Islamic Salafists in the country, warning that some of them were swelling jihadist ranks abroad. "Salafism is a particularly rapidly growing and extremely worrying gr
A Taliban suicide car bomber on Tuesday targeted staff at Afghanistan's top court, killing 15 civilians and wounding 40 others in the second attack in two days in the heavily fortified capital, police said. Women and children were among those killed and i
A Taliban suicide car bomber on Tuesday targeted staff at Afghanistan's top court, killing 15 civilians and wounding 40 others in the second attack in two days in the heavily fortified capital, police said. Women and children were among those killed and i
President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday appointed Muhammad Khan Achakzai as Governor Balochistan. Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar said the appointment was made on the advice of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. The Spokesperson s
President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday appointed Muhammad Khan Achakzai as Governor Balochistan. Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar said the appointment was made on the advice of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. The Spokesperson s
A Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCE) constituted on Tuesday would meet fortnightly to take decisions on matters relating to the entire power chain including generation and distribution. The CCE will be chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif with m
A Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCE) constituted on Tuesday would meet fortnightly to take decisions on matters relating to the entire power chain including generation and distribution. The CCE will be chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif with m
A Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCE) constituted on Tuesday would meet fortnightly to take decisions on matters relating to the entire power chain including generation and distribution. The CCE will be chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif with m
On Tuesday, BRIndex30 opened at 14,226.73. It touched an intraday high of 14,320.62 and an intraday low of 14,150.51 and closed at 14,177.63, which was -49.1 points or -0.35 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 117,694,000, which was 43.86
On Tuesday, BRIndex30 opened at 14,226.73. It touched an intraday high of 14,320.62 and an intraday low of 14,150.51 and closed at 14,177.63, which was -49.1 points or -0.35 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 117,694,000, which was 43.86
Led by bluechips, Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) Tuesday staged recovery and the local bourse gained 58.33 points. The benchmark-100 share index closed at 22,209.07 points from 22,150.74 Monday. The shares market which opened in green zone, showed positive
Led by bluechips, Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) Tuesday staged recovery and the local bourse gained 58.33 points. The benchmark-100 share index closed at 22,209.07 points from 22,150.74 Monday. The shares market which opened in green zone, showed positive
Led by bluechips, Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) Tuesday staged recovery and the local bourse gained 58.33 points. The benchmark-100 share index closed at 22,209.07 points from 22,150.74 Monday. The shares market which opened in green zone, showed positive
The Finance Bill (2013-14) would introduce a new sales tax procedure for the "rectification of mistakes" in the tax records by the Commissioner, Commissioner (Appeals) or Appellate Tribunals in Budget (2013-14). Sources told Business Recorder here
The Finance Bill (2013-14) would introduce a new sales tax procedure for the "rectification of mistakes" in the tax records by the Commissioner, Commissioner (Appeals) or Appellate Tribunals in Budget (2013-14). Sources told Business Recorder here
The Finance Bill (2013-14) would introduce a new sales tax procedure for the "rectification of mistakes" in the tax records by the Commissioner, Commissioner (Appeals) or Appellate Tribunals in Budget (2013-14). Sources told Business Recorder here
The Finance Bill (2013-14) would introduce a new sales tax procedure for the "rectification of mistakes" in the tax records by the Commissioner, Commissioner (Appeals) or Appellate Tribunals in Budget (2013-14). Sources told Business Recorder here
Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar is to announce Rs 108.5 billion new revenue measures in Federal Budget 2013-14 on Wednesday (today). Official documents obtained from the Finance Ministry reveal that the revenue impact of sales tax through Finance Bill
Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar is to announce Rs 108.5 billion new revenue measures in Federal Budget 2013-14 on Wednesday (today). Official documents obtained from the Finance Ministry reveal that the revenue impact of sales tax through Finance Bill
Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar is to announce Rs 108.5 billion new revenue measures in Federal Budget 2013-14 on Wednesday (today). Official documents obtained from the Finance Ministry reveal that the revenue impact of sales tax through Finance Bill
Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar is to announce Rs 108.5 billion new revenue measures in Federal Budget 2013-14 on Wednesday (today). Official documents obtained from the Finance Ministry reveal that the revenue impact of sales tax through Finance Bill
The federal outlay is likely to be Rs 3.475 trillion for 2013-14 with expected 6.2 percent (Rs 1.6 trillion) fiscal deficit, it is learnt. Sources told Business Recorder that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) tax collection is estimated at Rs 2.47
The federal outlay is likely to be Rs 3.475 trillion for 2013-14 with expected 6.2 percent (Rs 1.6 trillion) fiscal deficit, it is learnt. Sources told Business Recorder that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) tax collection is estimated at Rs 2.47
The federal outlay is likely to be Rs 3.475 trillion for 2013-14 with expected 6.2 percent (Rs 1.6 trillion) fiscal deficit, it is learnt. Sources told Business Recorder that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) tax collection is estimated at Rs 2.47
The overall gas consumption during July-March 2012-13 has registered a negative growth, said Economic Survey of Pakistan. Sectoral analysis of the gas consumption indicates that during July-March 2012-13, the highest share of gas consumption was of power