The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started assessing the inventories of all ghee/oil manufacturers to ascertain the actual position of stocks of locally-produced oil in June this year. The FBR issued instructions in this regard to its Large Taxpayer U
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started assessing the inventories of all ghee/oil manufacturers to ascertain the actual position of stocks of locally-produced oil in June this year. The FBR issued instructions in this regard to its Large Taxpayer U
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started assessing the inventories of all ghee/oil manufacturers to ascertain the actual position of stocks of locally-produced oil in June this year. The FBR issued instructions in this regard to its Large Taxpayer U
National Assembly and the Senate are to commence debate on the new financial budget from Saturday (today). The Lower House will meet at 11:00 am and the Senate at 04:00 pm. Members from the treasury and the opposition benches will hold threadbare discussi
National Assembly and the Senate are to commence debate on the new financial budget from Saturday (today). The Lower House will meet at 11:00 am and the Senate at 04:00 pm. Members from the treasury and the opposition benches will hold threadbare discussi
National Assembly and the Senate are to commence debate on the new financial budget from Saturday (today). The Lower House will meet at 11:00 am and the Senate at 04:00 pm. Members from the treasury and the opposition benches will hold threadbare discussi
The Federal Board of Revenue has imposed federal excise duty on services provided by Asset Management Companies from June 13, 2013. According to the budget instructions issued by the FBR to the field formations here on Friday, the federal excise duty @ 16
The Federal Board of Revenue has imposed federal excise duty on services provided by Asset Management Companies from June 13, 2013. According to the budget instructions issued by the FBR to the field formations here on Friday, the federal excise duty @ 16
The Federal Board of Revenue has imposed federal excise duty on services provided by Asset Management Companies from June 13, 2013. According to the budget instructions issued by the FBR to the field formations here on Friday, the federal excise duty @ 16
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) to explain how the government could impose proposed increment in General Sales Tax from 16 to 17 percent prior to its approval from the Parliament through Finance Bill 2013. The
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) to explain how the government could impose proposed increment in General Sales Tax from 16 to 17 percent prior to its approval from the Parliament through Finance Bill 2013. The
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) to explain how the government could impose proposed increment in General Sales Tax from 16 to 17 percent prior to its approval from the Parliament through Finance Bill 2013. The
The Federal Board of Revenue has directed the field formations to charge enhanced rate of 17 percent sales tax from June 13, 2013. It is learnt here on Friday that the FBR has issued budgetary instructions (2013-14) of sales tax and federal excise to the
The Federal Board of Revenue has directed the field formations to charge enhanced rate of 17 percent sales tax from June 13, 2013. It is learnt here on Friday that the FBR has issued budgetary instructions (2013-14) of sales tax and federal excise to the
The Federal Board of Revenue has directed the field formations to charge enhanced rate of 17 percent sales tax from June 13, 2013. It is learnt here on Friday that the FBR has issued budgetary instructions (2013-14) of sales tax and federal excise to the
On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 14,590.51. It touched an intraday high of 14,600.87 and an intraday low of 14,424.53 and closed at 14,511.65 which was -78.86 points or -0.54 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 328,768,800, which was 67.3 pe
On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 14,590.51. It touched an intraday high of 14,600.87 and an intraday low of 14,424.53 and closed at 14,511.65 which was -78.86 points or -0.54 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 328,768,800, which was 67.3 pe
After witnessing several bull-runs, the KSE-100 share index Friday shed 216.08 points to close at 22,541.64 points against 22,757.72 points Thursday. A ''day of mourning'' was observed in the city on the call of MQM in protest against killing of its party
After witnessing several bull-runs, the KSE-100 share index Friday shed 216.08 points to close at 22,541.64 points against 22,757.72 points Thursday. A 'day of mourning' was observed in the city on the call of MQM in protest against killing of its party w
After witnessing several bull-runs, the KSE-100 share index Friday shed 216.08 points to close at 22,541.64 points against 22,757.72 points Thursday. A 'day of mourning' was observed in the city on the call of MQM in protest against killing of its party w
Millions of Iranians voted to choose a new president on Friday, urged by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to turn out in force to discredit suggestions by arch foe the United States that the election would be a sham. The 50 million eligible voters ha
Millions of Iranians voted to choose a new president on Friday, urged by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to turn out in force to discredit suggestions by arch foe the United States that the election would be a sham. The 50 million eligible voters ha
Pakistan and China on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for co-operation in the fields of energy, mass transit, industrial cities and road sector projects. The MoU was signed between Ministry of Water and Power and China-based M/s Norinco
Pakistan and China on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for co-operation in the fields of energy, mass transit, industrial cities and road sector projects. The MoU was signed between Ministry of Water and Power and China-based M/s Norinco
Pakistan and China on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for co-operation in the fields of energy, mass transit, industrial cities and road sector projects. The MoU was signed between Ministry of Water and Power and China-based M/s Norinco
The IMF cut its US growth forecast for 2014 to 2.7 percent after 1.9 percent this year, saying growth is being held back by "excessively rapid and ill-designed" government spending cuts. The government''s sequester cuts are taking up to 1.75 percentage po
The IMF cut its US growth forecast for 2014 to 2.7 percent after 1.9 percent this year, saying growth is being held back by "excessively rapid and ill-designed" government spending cuts. The government's sequester cuts are taking up to 1.75 percentage poi
The IMF cut its US growth forecast for 2014 to 2.7 percent after 1.9 percent this year, saying growth is being held back by "excessively rapid and ill-designed" government spending cuts. The government's sequester cuts are taking up to 1.75 percentage poi
The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has crossed one billion dollar mark, up by 72 percent, during the first 11 months of current fiscal year. For last three months the FDI inflows are presenting a glossy picture and continue to surge despite several domes
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
The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has crossed one billion dollar mark, up by 72 percent, during the first 11 months of current fiscal year. For last three months the FDI inflows are presenting a glossy picture and continue to surge despite several domes
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
The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has crossed one billion dollar mark, up by 72 percent, during the first 11 months of current fiscal year. For last three months the FDI inflows are presenting a glossy picture and continue to surge despite several domes
Federal government is expected to increase electricity tariff by Rs 4 per unit to be implemented in two phases and would be across-the-board as Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has given his consent to the proposal floated by the Water and Power Ministry and b
Federal government is expected to increase electricity tariff by Rs 4 per unit to be implemented in two phases and would be across-the-board as Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has given his consent to the proposal floated by the Water and Power Ministry and b
Federal government is expected to increase electricity tariff by Rs 4 per unit to be implemented in two phases and would be across-the-board as Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has given his consent to the proposal floated by the Water and Power Ministry and b
In a suit contract the problem most declarers face is the timing of the trump extraction. For when the dummy comes down the declarer's primary task is the count of his winners, and losers in order to strike the perfect balance, which can yield him the req
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on energy situation, here on Friday. The meeting took stock of overall energy situation and examined ways and means to improve it. It was decided in principle to take tangible measures both at incre
Music is a universal language we all understand. It needs no boundaries and limitations. Frank Ocean said, "When you're happy, you enjoy the music. When you are sad, you understand the lyrics. From centuries, music has been contributing a positive, relaxe
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on energy situation, here on Friday. The meeting took stock of overall energy situation and examined ways and means to improve it. It was decided in principle to take tangible measures both at incre
Smartphones, headsets, keyboards, mice, game controllers, stereos - you name the device, it's probably connectable via Bluetooth. Bluetooth has made massive inroads because of the ease with which it links devices. Basically, just plug it in and wait for t
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on energy situation, here on Friday. The meeting took stock of overall energy situation and examined ways and means to improve it. It was decided in principle to take tangible measures both at incre
Fashion is not about hiding what you are, it's about expressing your personality and underscoring it. That applies not only to clothes but to sunglasses as well. This summer there are three styles that are setting the trend: "Panto" glasses, frames in the
At least four persons were killed and more than three dozen others injured in separate rain-related incidents in different areas of Charsadda district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday. Flood inundated seven different localities in district Peshawar prompti
They never take their eyes off the carriageway for a moment and they see everything that happens on the road or in the car. The talk is of dashboard cameras - dash cams for short. A dash cam mounted on the fascia can document your behind-the-wheel behavio
At least four persons were killed and more than three dozen others injured in separate rain-related incidents in different areas of Charsadda district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday. Flood inundated seven different localities in district Peshawar prompti
I know Atif Ali for a long time since his appointment as an Assistant Director Culture in the early 90s. I used to go to Frere Hall where I met him occasionally to have long conversations on art and culture at tea. We discussed various events especially S
Bushra bibi, age 20, daughter of Muhammad Rustum Omari, abducted at Hazara Colony on March 2, 2013. Still missing. -Dr Salim Khokhar, kidnapped at Liaquatabad on May, 28, 2013. Recovered on June 2. Kidnapper shot dead. -Baby Ayan , 10 month-old, abducted
When devotion overtakes every other consideration what one ends up doing is setting an example that inspires others to follow suit with even greater zeal. The story of Sindh Institute of Urology & Transplant (SIUT), very ably and comprehensively narrated
Two women lose their life in childbirth every hour and seven babies are born every minute, reveal experts who believe that the family planning indicators in Pakistan are in a dismal state. An alarming state of affairs one would think, especially in a coun
Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas was clinging to office on Friday after prosecutors accused his personal assistant of being at the centre of a corrupt web of political favours and secret surveillance.
Hundreds of people were detained across Brazil overnight Friday in fresh clashes between police and youths protesting an increase in mass transit fares on the eve of the Confederations Cup.
Corn spot basis bids rose at terminals along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers on Thursday, lifted by tight supplies in the export pipeline and strong competing bids for the grain at processors and ethanol plants, dealers said. The corn basis in the CIF
Corn export premiums at the US Gulf Coast were mostly steady on Thursday, with nearby basis values supported by tight old-crop inventories, traders said. Nearby offers remained firm despite weak export demand. The US Department of Agriculture said weekly
Indian soyaoil futures were treading water on Thursday as a weak rupee and an expected rise in demand during the upcoming Ramadan festival offset a surge in edible oil imports. Soyabean and rapeseed eased as good rainfall in central and southern India at
Jordan's state grain buyer has issued two international tenders to purchase 100,000 tonnes of milling wheat and 100,000 tonnes of feed barley, European traders said on Thursday. Tender deadline for the wheat is June 18 and deadline for the barley is June
Argentine farmers made quick progress on the 2012/13 corn harvest during the last week, thanks to dry climate conditions, and also advanced with 2013/14 wheat seedings, the Buenos Aires Grains Exchange said on Thursday. The South American country is a lea
Indian sugar futures eased on Thursday on profit-taking from their highest level in three and a half months; although a likely drop in next year's production and hopes of higher import duty limited the downside. The key July contract on the National Commo
Western European wheat markets fell in late trade on Thursday in the wake of a drop on US grains markets, but remained off one-year lows scored in early trade in a bearish reaction to closely watched US government forecasts. On the Paris futures market, b
The Karachi Port handled 126,149 tonnes of cargo comprising 90,029 tonnes of import cargo and 36,120 tonnes of export cargo including 6,540 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Friday. The total import cargo of 90,02
Prices were firm on the cotton market on Friday amid slow trading activity, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 6,450. In the ready business, around 2,000 bales of cotton were sold between Rs 6250-7000, while prices for seed cotton pe
ICE Canadian canola futures fell on Thursday in sympathy with soybeans, continuing a steady slide as Western Canada planting wraps up. Nearby July canola has settled lower six of the last seven sessions. Most-active November contract seen vulnerable to fu
Australia captain Michael Clarke has insisted the side will put their off-field troubles behind them and be "100 percent ready for the Ashes" come next month's first Test against England. The latest in a recent line of high-profile disciplinary problems s
Kumar Sangakkara smashed an unbeaten 134 off 135 balls as Sri Lanka stunned England by seven wickets in a high-scoring thriller on Thursday to stay afloat in the Champions Trophy. The Islanders, chasing England's seemingly impregnable 293-7, launched a sp