President Asif Ali Zardari called upon the international community, especially the United States, to step forward and prepare a 'Marshall Plan' for Pakistan for strategic economic stability and advancement of Pakistan's development agenda.
President Asif Ali Zardari called upon the international community, especially the United States, to step forward and prepare a ''Marshall Plan'' for Pakistan for strategic economic stability and advancement of Pakistan''s development agenda.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday termed the first civilian transition in the history of the country "a good omen for the country". He was talking to reporters outside Quaid's mausoleum. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reached Karachi on a day-long visi
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday termed the first civilian transition in the history of the country "a good omen for the country". He was talking to reporters outside Quaid's mausoleum. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reached Karachi on a day-long visi
A shipment of rice from Pakistan was refused entry into the United States after US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered Khapra beetles, an invasive species, in the shipment, the agency said on Wednesday in a release. The
A shipment of rice from Pakistan was refused entry into the United States after US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered Khapra beetles, an invasive species, in the shipment, the agency said on Wednesday in a release. The
A shipment of rice from Pakistan was refused entry into the United States after US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered Khapra beetles, an invasive species, in the shipment, the agency said on Wednesday in a release. The
A shipment of rice from Pakistan was refused entry into the United States after US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered Khapra beetles, an invasive species, in the shipment, the agency said on Wednesday in a release. The
Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has, reportedly, sought federal government's assistance to take back illegally occupied land worth billions of rupees, well informed sources in PQA told Business Recorder from Karachi. Over 1200 acres of PQA land under il
Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has, reportedly, sought federal government's assistance to take back illegally occupied land worth billions of rupees, well informed sources in PQA told Business Recorder from Karachi. Over 1200 acres of PQA land under il
Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has, reportedly, sought federal government''s assistance to take back illegally occupied land worth billions of rupees, well informed sources in PQA told Business Recorder from Karachi. Over 1200 acres of PQA land under i
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that his government wanted to maintain good ties with India. He was talking to media persons after he visited the Mazaar of the Quaid. To a question on improving relations with India, Nawaz said the government
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that his government wanted to maintain good ties with India. He was talking to media persons after he visited the Mazaar of the Quaid. To a question on improving relations with India, Nawaz said the government
India hinted Thursday at restarting peace talks with Pakistan that stalled over clashes earlier this year in held Kashmir. Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh said India would be "picking up the threads" of peace talks with the new government led by Prime Min
India hinted Thursday at restarting peace talks with Pakistan that stalled over clashes earlier this year in held Kashmir. Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh said India would be "picking up the threads" of peace talks with the new government led by Prime Min
The European Central Bank left interest rates at a record low 0.5 percent on Thursday and affirmed that they will remain there for some while to come and could yet fall further. ECB President Mario Draghi hinted that policy would not be tightened until we
The European Central Bank left interest rates at a record low 0.5 percent on Thursday and affirmed that they will remain there for some while to come and could yet fall further. ECB President Mario Draghi hinted that policy would not be tightened until we
The European Central Bank left interest rates at a record low 0.5 percent on Thursday and affirmed that they will remain there for some while to come and could yet fall further. ECB President Mario Draghi hinted that policy would not be tightened until we
When asked about the resignation tendered by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), former Justice Fakhrud-din G. Ebrahim, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told media persons after his visit to the Quaid's mausoleum that CEC performed his duties ably and did h
When asked about the resignation tendered by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), former Justice Fakhrud-din G. Ebrahim, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told media persons after his visit to the Quaid's mausoleum that CEC performed his duties ably and did h
Bearish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Thursday and the equities registered declines amid selling pressure in bluechips. The LSE-25 index lost 56.52 points to close at 4988.41 against 5044.93 of Wednesday while transaction volume was
Bearish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Thursday and the equities registered declines amid selling pressure in bluechips. The LSE-25 index lost 56.52 points to close at 4988.41 against 5044.93 of Wednesday while transaction volume was
Bears retuned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where losers outclassed gainers amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 47.57 points as the index moved from 4,376.05 to 4,328.48 points on Thursday. The overall tu
Bears retuned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where losers outclassed gainers amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 47.57 points as the index moved from 4,376.05 to 4,328.48 points on Thursday. The overall tu
Japan resumed imports of some US wheat Thursday, ending a two-month suspension that came after genetically engineered crops were found on an Oregon farm. The agriculture ministry purchased 89,579 tonnes of Western White on Thursday, an official with the m
The Supreme Court on Thursday conditionally relaxed its earlier order of freezing Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Rawalpindi/Islamabad accounts to the extent of paying Rs 52.8 million salaries to employees of the housing society in response to the plea ma
The Supreme Court on Thursday conditionally relaxed its earlier order of freezing Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Rawalpindi/Islamabad accounts to the extent of paying Rs 52.8 million salaries to employees of the housing society in response to the plea ma
The Supreme Court on Thursday conditionally relaxed its earlier order of freezing Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Rawalpindi/Islamabad accounts to the extent of paying Rs 52.8 million salaries to employees of the housing society in response to the plea ma
A senior Bar member, Barrister Javed Iqbal Jafree, on Thursday moved a petition before the Lahore High Court challenging the appointment of Chaudhry Sarwar as governor Punjab. The petitioner stated that Chaudhry Sarwar did not have adequate education and
A senior Bar member, Barrister Javed Iqbal Jafree, on Thursday moved a petition before the Lahore High Court challenging the appointment of Chaudhry Sarwar as governor Punjab. The petitioner stated that Chaudhry Sarwar did not have adequate education and
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased by 8.26 percent during July-2013 as compared to the same period of last year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Addressing a press conference on Thursday, PBS Member National Accounts, Tra
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased by 8.26 percent during July-2013 as compared to the same period of last year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Addressing a press conference on Thursday, PBS Member National Accounts, Tra
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased by 8.26 percent during July-2013 as compared to the same period of last year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Addressing a press conference on Thursday, PBS Member National Accounts, Tra
Following the directives of the federal government, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has procured some 50,000 tons of sugar from 34 local mills. Sources told Business Recorder on Thursday that TCP has finalised deals for the procurement of
Rupee-dollar parity rates moved both ways on the currency market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee gave up overnight firmness versus the dollar, shedding eight paisa for buying at Rs 101.88 and it also fell by five paisa for s
Following the directives of the federal government, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has procured some 50,000 tons of sugar from 34 local mills. Sources told Business Recorder on Thursday that TCP has finalised deals for the procurement of
Rupee-dollar parity rates moved both ways on the currency market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee gave up overnight firmness versus the dollar, shedding eight paisa for buying at Rs 101.88 and it also fell by five paisa for s
Following the directives of the federal government, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has procured some 50,000 tons of sugar from 34 local mills. Sources told Business Recorder on Thursday that TCP has finalised deals for the procurement of
The House of Representatives easily passed a bill on Wednesday to tighten sanctions on Iran, showing a strong message to Tehran over its disputed nuclear program days before President-elect Hassan Rouhani is sworn in. The vote also highlighted a growing d
The House of Representatives easily passed a bill on Wednesday to tighten sanctions on Iran, showing a strong message to Tehran over its disputed nuclear program days before President-elect Hassan Rouhani is sworn in. The vote also highlighted a growing d
The House of Representatives easily passed a bill on Wednesday to tighten sanctions on Iran, showing a strong message to Tehran over its disputed nuclear program days before President-elect Hassan Rouhani is sworn in. The vote also highlighted a growing d
The House of Representatives easily passed a bill on Wednesday to tighten sanctions on Iran, showing a strong message to Tehran over its disputed nuclear program days before President-elect Hassan Rouhani is sworn in. The vote also highlighted a growing d
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a clarification from Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to explain under which provision of law an additional tax was being charged from Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Iftikha
The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore's Institute of Continuing Education and Extension and Dairy and Rural Development Foundation (DRDF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to execute various training programmes in livesto
PakWheels, the largest community based automobile website in Pakistan with more than 300,000 plus registered car and motorcycle enthusiasts, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this summer. With a passion for cars and travelling, Pakweels Founder Hanif
Capital City Police has foiled a terrorism bid by capturing an explosive laden motorcar and two accused on Frontier Road in the jurisdiction of Police Station Mathani last night. Talking to media, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rural, Peshawar, Shafiullah
The Board of Directors of MCB-Arif Habib Savings and Investments Limited (formerly: Arif Habib Investments Limited) (MCB-AH) has authorised the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to consider and approve on their behalf the interim distribution out of profit ea
The Board of Directors of MCB-Arif Habib Savings and Investments Limited (formerly: Arif Habib Investments Limited) (MCB-AH) has authorised the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to consider and approve on their behalf the interim distribution out of profit ea
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed all the provinces to make arrangements to reserve at least 2 percent of total number of seats in medical, engineering and other professional institutions and Universities for students hailing from the Federally Adm
Federal minister Railway, Khawaja Saad Rafiq constituted a four-member committee, which will probe irregularities in billboard's revenue and poor performance of Real Estate Development and Marketing Company and ordered to submit a details report in 30 day
The Government College University Lahore will display its first merit list of admissions to intermediate first year on August 6, while August 2 (today) is the last date for submitting admission forms. The spokesman for GCU said that merit list would also
Health professionals have expressed concern over current dengue situation in Karachi and apprehended that dengue cases would be increased in Punjab especially in Lahore on the occasion of Eidul Fitr when a large number of people would arrive here. Terming
Pakistan Railways will operate Quetta-Rawalpindi Eid special train on the 6th of this month. Arrangements have been finalised to run special Eid trains for passengers who want to celebrate Eid with their families.
Provincial Minister for Industries Chaudhry Muhammad Shafique on Thursday said the government was planning to introduce a new monitoring system to improve the efficiency of all the provincial departments. The minister was speaking at the Lahore Chamber of
A proclaimed offender was killed while his cohort managed to escape after exchange of fire with police here in the wee hours of Thursday. According to details, the police on secret information conducted raid in Kahena area of Lahore to arrest a criminal.
A division bench of the Lahore High Court here on Thursday issued notice in a petition of Punjab government praying to cancel the bail of Zubari Ahmed, main accused involved in attack on Sri Lankan cricket team. The bench issuing notice refer the petition
Lahore High Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial directed a deputy attorney general (DAG) to appear before the court on September 01 in a petition for allotting Hajj quota to private tour operators. During the course of hearing on Thursday, the petitioner
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has congratulated the newly appointed Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar and hoped that he would utilise his best abilities to strengthen Public-private sector liaison. LCCI President Farooq Iftikha
Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Thursday that he would not apologise over his 'Teeli Pehlwan' remark against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Pervaiz Khattak. Talking to media persons here at the Punjab Assembly, Sanaullah said Prime Minister
Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami Syed Munawar Hasan has condemned the Dhaka High Court decision banning the Jamaat-e-Islami, Bangladesh and revoking its registration with the BD Election Commission. While terming the court decision as unconstitutional, partial and
