A 5.7 magnitude earthquake on the Gulf coast near Iran's sole nuclear power plant killed seven people and injured 30 on Thursday, emergency response chief Hassan Qadami told state media. "So far, there are seven dead and 30 injured receiving hospital trea
The Accountability Court (AC) on Thursday awarded a seven-year sentence and a Rs 70 million penalty to former Director General Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Imran Ahmed Zubair in corruption reference. The court issued its verdict in PTA corru
The Accountability Court (AC) on Thursday awarded a seven-year sentence and a Rs 70 million penalty to former Director General Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Imran Ahmed Zubair in corruption reference. The court issued its verdict in PTA corru
The Accountability Court (AC) on Thursday awarded a seven-year sentence and a Rs 70 million penalty to former Director General Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Imran Ahmed Zubair in corruption reference. The court issued its verdict in PTA corru
General Rashad Mahmood, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) assumed the charge of his office on Thursday. A simple but impressive ceremony was held at the Joint Staff Headquarters to formally welcome the newly appointed CJCSC General Rashad M
General Rashad Mahmood, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) assumed the charge of his office on Thursday. A simple but impressive ceremony was held at the Joint Staff Headquarters to formally welcome the newly appointed CJCSC General Rashad M
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will visit Kabul Saturday to meet President Hamid Karzai as part of efforts to revive Afghanistan's faltering peace process. The one-day visit, confirmed by foreign ministry, comes a week after Sharif met a delegation from the
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will visit Kabul Saturday to meet President Hamid Karzai as part of efforts to revive Afghanistan's faltering peace process. The one-day visit, confirmed by foreign ministry, comes a week after Sharif met a delegation from the
The Ministry of Water and Power has withdrawn tariff reconsideration petitions against ''influential'' private sector electricity companies, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. The sources said five power Distribution Companies (Discos) h
The Ministry of Water and Power has withdrawn tariff reconsideration petitions against 'influential' private sector electricity companies, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. The sources said five power Distribution Companies (Discos) had
The Ministry of Water and Power has withdrawn tariff reconsideration petitions against 'influential' private sector electricity companies, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. The sources said five power Distribution Companies (Discos) had
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given opportunity to the un-documented persons to come into the tax net by voluntarily obtaining the National Tax Numbers (NTNs) and file income tax returns to get immunity from audit, penalties and default surcharge
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given opportunity to the un-documented persons to come into the tax net by voluntarily obtaining the National Tax Numbers (NTNs) and file income tax returns to get immunity from audit, penalties and default surcharge
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given opportunity to the un-documented persons to come into the tax net by voluntarily obtaining the National Tax Numbers (NTNs) and file income tax returns to get immunity from audit, penalties and default surcharge
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said that 25 proposals of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) were implemented and the remaining would be implemented in next few days. Speaking at a ceremony held to announce economic pac
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said that 25 proposals of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) were implemented and the remaining would be implemented in next few days. Speaking at a ceremony held to announce economic pac
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said that 25 proposals of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) were implemented and the remaining would be implemented in next few days. Speaking at a ceremony held to announce economic pac
The government has announced a whitening scheme for investors through which investors making a minimum Rs 25 million investment to set up an industry in some specific sectors on or after January 1, 2014 in Green Field Industrial Projects will not be asked
The government has announced a whitening scheme for investors through which investors making a minimum Rs 25 million investment to set up an industry in some specific sectors on or after January 1, 2014 in Green Field Industrial Projects will not be asked
The government has announced a whitening scheme for investors through which investors making a minimum Rs 25 million investment to set up an industry in some specific sectors on or after January 1, 2014 in Green Field Industrial Projects will not be asked
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 13,757.11 and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 14,003.56 and an intraday low of 13,835.33 and closed at 13,988.34, which was 231.23 points or 1.68 percent higher than previou
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 13,757.11 and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 14,003.56 and an intraday low of 13,835.33 and closed at 13,988.34, which was 231.23 points or 1.68 percent higher than previou
Following the nominations for the slots of Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chief of Army Staff, a bullish trend was witnessed at the Karachi bourse on Thursday. The KSE 100-Index crossed the historic high of 24,000 points amid rising volumes. The KSE-100 in
Following the nominations for the slots of Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chief of Army Staff, a bullish trend was witnessed at the Karachi bourse on Thursday. The KSE 100-Index crossed the historic high of 24,000 points amid rising volumes. The KSE-100 in
Following the nominations for the slots of Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chief of Army Staff, a bullish trend was witnessed at the Karachi bourse on Thursday. The KSE 100-Index crossed the historic high of 24,000 points amid rising volumes. The KSE-100 in
The Bank of England moved to head off the risk of a bubble in house prices on Thursday, making a surprise announcement that it would put the brakes on a scheme launched last year to boost mortgage lending. Shares in British construction firms tumbled afte
The Bank of England moved to head off the risk of a bubble in house prices on Thursday, making a surprise announcement that it would put the brakes on a scheme launched last year to boost mortgage lending. Shares in British construction firms tumbled afte
The Bank of England moved to head off the risk of a bubble in house prices on Thursday, making a surprise announcement that it would put the brakes on a scheme launched last year to boost mortgage lending. Shares in British construction firms tumbled afte
Federal Minister for Water and Power and Defence, Khawaja Asif has said that the present government is committed to resolve the issue of missing persons as per law and the Constitution. Speaking to the heirs of missing persons of Balochistan at their prot
Federal Minister for Water and Power and Defence, Khawaja Asif has said that the present government is committed to resolve the issue of missing persons as per law and the Constitution. Speaking to the heirs of missing persons of Balochistan at their prot
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Thursday ordered the Inspector General of Frontier Corps (IGFC) in Balochistan to appear before the court at any cost on Friday and produce the missing persons; otherwise a case would be registered against him.
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Thursday ordered the Inspector General of Frontier Corps (IGFC) in Balochistan to appear before the court at any cost on Friday and produce the missing persons; otherwise a case would be registered against him.
Europe's highest court struck down EU sanctions against an Iranian power company on Thursday, the latest legal ruling against measures that the European Union has imposed over Iran's nuclear programme. While sanctions are set to be relaxed under a deal la
Europe's highest court struck down EU sanctions against an Iranian power company on Thursday, the latest legal ruling against measures that the European Union has imposed over Iran's nuclear programme. While sanctions are set to be relaxed under a deal la
National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) has accused one private company of manoeuvering to introduce Chinese tap changers in NTDC and Discos that have no proven track record.
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (November 28, 2013).
National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) has accused one private company of manoeuvering to introduce Chinese tap changers in NTDC and Discos that have no proven track record.
National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) has accused one private company of manoeuvering to introduce Chinese tap changers in NTDC and Discos that have no proven track record.
The Pakis-tani Taliban have said the country's media should rein in its praise of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who retired this month after a glittering 24-year career. Shahidullah Shahid, the main spokesman for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (
The Pakis-tani Taliban have said the country's media should rein in its praise of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who retired this month after a glittering 24-year career. Shahidullah Shahid, the main spokesman for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (
As Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif picked General Raheel Sharif to be new Army Chief, the United States, which has close security ties with Pakistan, Wednesday said it looks forward to working with the newly appointed military commander.
As Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif picked General Raheel Sharif to be new Army Chief, the United States, which has close security ties with Pakistan, Wednesday said it looks forward to working with the newly appointed military commander.
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 senior most general of Pakistan army, Lieutenant-General Haroon Aslam retired, after he was superseded by General Raheel Sharif as Chief of Army Staff and General Rashad Mahmood as Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. He lodged silent protest by
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 senior most general of Pakistan army, Lieutenant-General Haroon Aslam retired, after he was superseded by General Raheel Sharif as Chief of Army Staff and General Rashad Mahmood as Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. He lodged silent protest by
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Thursday chaired a farewell meeting with corps commanders and expressed confidence in the military's ability to deal with any challenge. Kayani, who will retire on Friday (today) after serving as
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Thursday chaired a farewell meeting with corps commanders and expressed confidence in the military's ability to deal with any challenge. Kayani, who will retire on Friday (today) after serving as
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Heaps of imported cargo causing congestions on both the harbours, have created problems for parking of hundreds of Nato's armoured cars as scores of trucks are waiting outside the harbours for their turn to load and unload goods, seaport sources said on T
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Heaps of imported cargo causing congestions on both the harbours, have created problems for parking of hundreds of Nato's armoured cars as scores of trucks are waiting outside the harbours for their turn to load and unload goods, seaport sources said on T
NBP congratulates the CFA Association of Pakistan for its 10th year of Excellence Awards in the country. The CFA program charters finance professionals world-wide and has been a source for promoting an ever-growing talent pool of high quality finance prof
The Regis-trar's Office of Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday received the notification issued by the Law and Justice Ministry for appointment of Justice Tasaduq Hussain Jillani as new Chief Justice of Pakistan. On the recommendation of Prime Minister
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The Regis-trar's Office of Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday received the notification issued by the Law and Justice Ministry for appointment of Justice Tasaduq Hussain Jillani as new Chief Justice of Pakistan. On the recommendation of Prime Minister
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