A suspected female suicide bomber blew herself up on a bus packed with students in southern Russia on Monday, killing six people and raising security fears less than four months before the Winter Olympics. The attack in the Volga River city of Volgograd,
A suspected female suicide bomber blew herself up on a bus packed with students in southern Russia on Monday, killing six people and raising security fears less than four months before the Winter Olympics. The attack in the Volga River city of Volgograd,
Britain signed a deal with France''s EDF to build a 16-billion pound ($26-billion) nuclear plant, becoming the first European country to provide state guarantees to help fund a nuclear project. The Hinkley Point C project in south-west England, the first
Britain signed a deal with France's EDF to build a 16-billion pound ($26-billion) nuclear plant, becoming the first European country to provide state guarantees to help fund a nuclear project. The Hinkley Point C project in south-west England, the first n
Britain signed a deal with France's EDF to build a 16-billion pound ($26-billion) nuclear plant, becoming the first European country to provide state guarantees to help fund a nuclear project. The Hinkley Point C project in south-west England, the first n
Federal Minister for Railway Khawaja Saad Rafiq has said that the present government does not want to privatise Pakistan Railways but intends to decrease its deficit and make it a productive and profit-making entity. Addressing a press conference at Circu
Federal Minister for Railway Khawaja Saad Rafiq has said that the present government does not want to privatise Pakistan Railways but intends to decrease its deficit and make it a productive and profit-making entity. Addressing a press conference at Circu
Federal Minister for Railway Khawaja Saad Rafiq has said that the present government does not want to privatise Pakistan Railways but intends to decrease its deficit and make it a productive and profit-making entity. Addressing a press conference at Circu
The Federal Shariat Court on Monday heard the case to define the meanings of "Riba", interest and "usury" remanded by Shariat Appellate Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Director General (DG) Shariah Academy Dr Muhammad Tahir Mansuri and renowned ec
The rupee fell against the dollar and euro in the currency market on Monday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee dropped by five paisa in terms of the dollar for buying at Rs 106.35 and it fell by six paisa for selling at Rs 106.40, they said.
The Federal Shariat Court on Monday heard the case to define the meanings of "Riba", interest and "usury" remanded by Shariat Appellate Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Director General (DG) Shariah Academy Dr Muhammad Tahir Mansuri and renowned ec
The rupee fell against the dollar and euro in the currency market on Monday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee dropped by five paisa in terms of the dollar for buying at Rs 106.35 and it fell by six paisa for selling at Rs 106.40, they said.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh failed Monday to strike a long-delayed nuclear power deal with Russia during talks with President Vladimir Putin that also focused on big arms and energy deals. Singh is using one of his last major foreign trips as Pri
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh failed Monday to strike a long-delayed nuclear power deal with Russia during talks with President Vladimir Putin that also focused on big arms and energy deals. Singh is using one of his last major foreign trips as Pri
Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday 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 12.34 points as the ISE Ten
Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday 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 12.34 points as the ISE Ten
Bullish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and equities registered gains across the board amid ascending transaction volume following fresh buying. The LSE-25 index was improved to 4333.17 against 4260.70 of last Monday, denoting
Bullish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and equities registered gains across the board amid ascending transaction volume following fresh buying. The LSE-25 index was improved to 4333.17 against 4260.70 of last Monday, denoting
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led Punjab government has conveyed to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that the provincial government is ready to hold local bodies' elections in the province on December 7, 2013. In its request to the ECP, th
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led Punjab government has conveyed to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that the provincial government is ready to hold local bodies' elections in the province on December 7, 2013. In its request to the ECP, th
The government of Pakistan (GoP) is said to have provisionally lost its seemingly weak case against Turkish firm M/s Karkey Karadeniz Elektrik Uretim (KKEU) as the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), an arm of the World Ban
The government of Pakistan (GoP) is said to have provisionally lost its seemingly weak case against Turkish firm M/s Karkey Karadeniz Elektrik Uretim (KKEU) as the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), an arm of the World Ban
The government of Pakistan (GoP) is said to have provisionally lost its seemingly weak case against Turkish firm M/s Karkey Karadeniz Elektrik Uretim (KKEU) as the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), an arm of the World Ban
Tullow Oil PLC ("Tullow") has announced signing of a Sale Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Ocean Pakistan Limited (OPL), part of the Hashoo Group, for all of its wholly-owned subsidiary''s share capital, Tullow Pakistan (Developments) Limited. Tullow Pakista
Tullow Oil PLC ("Tullow") has announced signing of a Sale Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Ocean Pakistan Limited (OPL), part of the Hashoo Group, for all of its wholly-owned subsidiary's share capital, Tullow Pakistan (Developments) Limited. Tullow Pakistan
Tullow Oil PLC ("Tullow") has announced signing of a Sale Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Ocean Pakistan Limited (OPL), part of the Hashoo Group, for all of its wholly-owned subsidiary's share capital, Tullow Pakistan (Developments) Limited. Tullow Pakistan
The commission on ''smuggling of arms and ammunition'' has recommended redrafting of provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, which encourages black economy and help identify the tax evaded on imported goods, tax-free baggage, purchases from Duty Free
The commission on 'smuggling of arms and ammunition' has recommended redrafting of provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, which encourages black economy and help identify the tax evaded on imported goods, tax-free baggage, purchases from Duty Free S
The commission on 'smuggling of arms and ammunition' has recommended redrafting of provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, which encourages black economy and help identify the tax evaded on imported goods, tax-free baggage, purchases from Duty Free S
The Supreme Court was told on Monday that JJVL LPG quota case was not only scandalous but also an attempt to influence and scandalise the honourable court. Resuming his arguments, Irfan Qadir, the counsel for marketing companies of JJVL LPG quota case, ar
The Supreme Court was told on Monday that JJVL LPG quota case was not only scandalous but also an attempt to influence and scandalise the honourable court. Resuming his arguments, Irfan Qadir, the counsel for marketing companies of JJVL LPG quota case, ar
The Supreme Court was told on Monday that JJVL LPG quota case was not only scandalous but also an attempt to influence and scandalise the honourable court. Resuming his arguments, Irfan Qadir, the counsel for marketing companies of JJVL LPG quota case, ar
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 12,877.72 and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 13,193.93 and an intraday low of 13,019.11 and closed at 13,061.94, which was 184.22 points or 1.43 percent higher than previous
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 12,877.72 and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 13,193.93 and an intraday low of 13,019.11 and closed at 13,061.94, which was 184.22 points or 1.43 percent higher than previous
Bulls took charge at Karachi Stock Exchange Monday as KSE-100 index recovered 155.17 points to close at 21,754.95 against 21,599.78 on last trading day. Commenting on the market performance, Samar Iqbal, AVP at Topline Securities said after peaceful Eid h
Bulls took charge at Karachi Stock Exchange Monday as KSE-100 index recovered 155.17 points to close at 21,754.95 against 21,599.78 on last trading day. Commenting on the market performance, Samar Iqbal, AVP at Topline Securities said after peaceful Eid h
Bulls took charge at Karachi Stock Exchange Monday as KSE-100 index recovered 155.17 points to close at 21,754.95 against 21,599.78 on last trading day. Commenting on the market performance, Samar Iqbal, AVP at Topline Securities said after peaceful Eid h
US Secretary of State John Kerry sought on Monday to calm rising tensions with Saudi Arabia, which has spurned a UN Security Council seat in fury at inaction over the crisis in Syria. Saudi Arabia rejected a coveted two-year term on the council on Friday
US Secretary of State John Kerry sought on Monday to calm rising tensions with Saudi Arabia, which has spurned a UN Security Council seat in fury at inaction over the crisis in Syria. Saudi Arabia rejected a coveted two-year term on the council on Friday
France and Mexico Monday angrily demanded swift explanations about fresh leaks by former US security contractor Edward Snowden, which alleged that the United States had spied on millions of phone communications. French daily Le Monde reported that the US
France and Mexico Monday angrily demanded swift explanations about fresh leaks by former US security contractor Edward Snowden, which alleged that the United States had spied on millions of phone communications. French daily Le Monde reported that the US
In a bid to generate more revenue through a tough competition among telecom companies, the government has allowed defaulter cellular companies to take part in bidding process of spectrum auction for next generation mobile services in Pakistan (3G and adva
In a bid to generate more revenue through a tough competition among telecom companies, the government has allowed defaulter cellular companies to take part in bidding process of spectrum auction for next generation mobile services in Pakistan (3G and adva
In a bid to generate more revenue through a tough competition among telecom companies, the government has allowed defaulter cellular companies to take part in bidding process of spectrum auction for next generation mobile services in Pakistan (3G and adva
US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday and discussed bilateral co-operation. The meeting is part of a series of interactions between top United States officials and Prime Minister Sharif, who is due to meet Presid
US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday and discussed bilateral co-operation. The meeting is part of a series of interactions between top United States officials and Prime Minister Sharif, who is due to meet Presid
US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday and discussed bilateral co-operation. The meeting is part of a series of interactions between top United States officials and Prime Minister Sharif, who is due to meet Presid
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, who is on a four-day visit to the US, met US Secretary of State John Kerry over dinner here on Sunday night, with the latter saying that the relationships with Pakistan are very important. While welcoming Nawaz Sharif
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, who is on a four-day visit to the US, met US Secretary of State John Kerry over dinner here on Sunday night, with the latter saying that the relationships with Pakistan are very important. While welcoming Nawaz Sharif
The US State Department has asked Congress to resume more than $300 million in blocked security assistance to Pakistan, officials said Sunday amid an upswing in relations. "This is part of a long process of restarting security assistance co-operation afte
The US State Department has asked Congress to resume more than $300 million in blocked security assistance to Pakistan, officials said Sunday amid an upswing in relations. "This is part of a long process of restarting security assistance co-operation afte
At least seven passengers were killed and 13 others were injured including a woman police constable of Pakistan Railways as Quetta-bound Jaffar Express was targeted by miscreants in Naseerabad district of Balochistan, official sources said Monday.