Pakistan and the United States of America (USA) are holding Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting from March 11-13 in Washington to resolve bilateral trade and investment issues, well informed sources told Business Recorder</i
Pakistan and the United States of America (USA) are holding Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting from March 11-13 in Washington to resolve bilateral trade and investment issues, well informed sources told Business Recorder</i
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday revealed that development finance (DF) sector is serving 2.6 million borrowers with an outstanding portfolio of Rs 606 billion. According to SBP''''s special report on "Access to Finance in Pakistan" despite the
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday revealed that development finance (DF) sector is serving 2.6 million borrowers with an outstanding portfolio of Rs 606 billion. According to SBP''s special report on "Access to Finance in Pakistan" despite the fa
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday revealed that development finance (DF) sector is serving 2.6 million borrowers with an outstanding portfolio of Rs 606 billion. According to SBP's special report on "Access to Finance in Pakistan" despite the fac
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday revealed that development finance (DF) sector is serving 2.6 million borrowers with an outstanding portfolio of Rs 606 billion. According to SBP's special report on "Access to Finance in Pakistan" despite the fac
The surging price of Microsoft shares returned US tech tycoon Bill Gates back to the top of Forbes's world's billionaires list, with his $76 billion beating out Mexico's Carlos Slim's $72 billion. The annual list, released Monday, counted 1,645 men and wo
One of the counsel for former President General Pervez Musharraf (Retd), Ahmed Raza Kasuri, said on Monday that Musharraf could not appear in a special court in a situation where courts were attacked freely by terrorists in the federal capital. Talking to
One of the counsel for former President General Pervez Musharraf (Retd), Ahmed Raza Kasuri, said on Monday that Musharraf could not appear in a special court in a situation where courts were attacked freely by terrorists in the federal capital. Talking to
Local gas production is likely to go up by up to 400mmcfd by the end of December 2014, which would enable the government to reduce gas load-shedding for industry and CNG outlets, Petroleum Ministry officials claimed. Talking to Business Recorder an
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased by 7.93 percent during February 2014, as compared to the same period last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed. PBS Director Price, Shaukat Zaman Butt addressing a press conference on Monday
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased by 7.93 percent during February 2014, as compared to the same period last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed. PBS Director Price, Shaukat Zaman Butt addressing a press conference on Monday
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased by 7.93 percent during February 2014, as compared to the same period last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed. PBS Director Price, Shaukat Zaman Butt addressing a press conference on Monday
The Federal Board of Revenue has started selecting cases for audit for Tax Year 2013 under section 177 of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, it is learnt on Monday. According to sources, taxpayers are facing immense difficulties following phone calls from the ta
The Federal Board of Revenue has started selecting cases for audit for Tax Year 2013 under section 177 of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, it is learnt on Monday. According to sources, taxpayers are facing immense difficulties following phone calls from the ta
The Federal Board of Revenue has started selecting cases for audit for Tax Year 2013 under section 177 of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, it is learnt on Monday. According to sources, taxpayers are facing immense difficulties following phone calls from the ta
The slavery drama "12 Years a Slave" won the Academy Award for best picture on Sunday, making history as the first movie from a black director to win the film industry's highest honour in 86 years of the Oscars. British director Steve McQueen's unflinchin
The slavery drama "12 Years a Slave" won the Academy Award for best picture on Sunday, making history as the first movie from a black director to win the film industry's highest honour in 86 years of the Oscars. British director Steve McQueen's unflinchin
The rupee failed to sustain its firmness against the dollar on improved demand for greenback, dealers said on Monday. The rupee shed seven-paisa versus the dollar for buying at Rs 104.95 and it also lost six-paisa for selling at Rs 104.96, they said.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Monday recommended deploying 11,820 peacekeepers in strife-torn Central African Republic, including 10,000 soldiers and 1,820 police officers, to re-establish order. In a report sent to the 15 members of the Security Counc
The rupee failed to sustain its firmness against the dollar on improved demand for greenback, dealers said on Monday. The rupee shed seven-paisa versus the dollar for buying at Rs 104.95 and it also lost six-paisa for selling at Rs 104.96, they said.
Banking giant Citigroup Monday said it had received subpoenas from a pair of US agencies over its compliance with US bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws. Citi and its Banamex USA unit received a grand jury subpoena from the US Attorney's Office fo
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 4.34 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 4.34 points as the ISE Ten
Equities on Monday remained under the grip of selling pressure on the Lahore Stock Exchange and suffered losses amid improved trading turnover. The LSE-25 index was marginally declined by 4.99 points to close at 4904.06 against 4909.05 of last Friday, whi
Equities on Monday remained under the grip of selling pressure on the Lahore Stock Exchange and suffered losses amid improved trading turnover. The LSE-25 index was marginally declined by 4.99 points to close at 4904.06 against 4909.05 of last Friday, whi
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 15,536.95. It touched an intraday high of 15,766.45 and an intraday low of 15,534.74 and closed at 15,567.24, which was 30.29 points or 0.19 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 139,298,600, which was 57.79 p
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 15,536.95. It touched an intraday high of 15,766.45 and an intraday low of 15,534.74 and closed at 15,567.24, which was 30.29 points or 0.19 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 139,298,600, which was 57.79 p
Karachi Stock Exchange saw a positive trend on the first day of the new trading week Monday and the benchmark 100-index gained 70 points to close at 25,853 points against 25,783 points Friday. During the intraday trading, the main index touched 26,044 hig
Karachi Stock Exchange saw a positive trend on the first day of the new trading week Monday and the benchmark 100-index gained 70 points to close at 25,853 points against 25,783 points Friday. During the intraday trading, the main index touched 26,044 hig
Karachi Stock Exchange saw a positive trend on the first day of the new trading week Monday and the benchmark 100-index gained 70 points to close at 25,853 points against 25,783 points Friday. During the intraday trading, the main index touched 26,044 hig
The manually filed sales tax/federal excise returns in all cases would be accepted by LTUs and RTOs where high courts have allowed petitioners to claim adjustment of provincial sales tax on services under the provincial laws. The FBR issued instructions t
The manually filed sales tax/federal excise returns in all cases would be accepted by LTUs and RTOs where high courts have allowed petitioners to claim adjustment of provincial sales tax on services under the provincial laws. The FBR issued instructions t
The manually filed sales tax/federal excise returns in all cases would be accepted by LTUs and RTOs where high courts have allowed petitioners to claim adjustment of provincial sales tax on services under the provincial laws. The FBR issued instructions t
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to take fresh measures to attract investors in the real estate sector reducing paid up capital from Rs 200 million to Rs 50 million for Real Estate Management Company (RMC) under the pr
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to take fresh measures to attract investors in the real estate sector reducing paid up capital from Rs 200 million to Rs 50 million for Real Estate Management Company (RMC) under the pr
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to take fresh measures to attract investors in the real estate sector reducing paid up capital from Rs 200 million to Rs 50 million for Real Estate Management Company (RMC) under the pr
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to take fresh measures to attract investors in the real estate sector reducing paid up capital from Rs 200 million to Rs 50 million for Real Estate Management Company (RMC) under the pr
US stocks sold off on Monday alongside other risky assets globally as Ukraine and Russia prepared for possible war after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared he had the right to invade his neighbour. Ukraine mobilised for war on Sunday and Washington
US stocks sold off on Monday alongside other risky assets globally as Ukraine and Russia prepared for possible war after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared he had the right to invade his neighbour. Ukraine mobilised for war on Sunday and Washington
US stocks sold off on Monday alongside other risky assets globally as Ukraine and Russia prepared for possible war after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared he had the right to invade his neighbour. Ukraine mobilised for war on Sunday and Washington
Ukraine accused Russia on Monday of pouring more troops into Crimea and giving its forces an ultimatum to surrender as world leaders grappled with Europe's worst stand-off since the Cold War. Russia's Black Sea Fleet swiftly denied any such demand as "non
Ukraine accused Russia on Monday of pouring more troops into Crimea and giving its forces an ultimatum to surrender as world leaders grappled with Europe's worst stand-off since the Cold War. Russia's Black Sea Fleet swiftly denied any such demand as "non
Pakistan has sought a 20-day extension to file its reply to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) against a damage claim of $2.1 billion filed by Turkish firm M/s Karkey Karadeniz Elektrik Uretim. The sources said Pakistan
Pakistan has sought a 20-day extension to file its reply to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) against a damage claim of $2.1 billion filed by Turkish firm M/s Karkey Karadeniz Elektrik Uretim. The sources said Pakistan
Pakistan has sought a 20-day extension to file its reply to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) against a damage claim of $2.1 billion filed by Turkish firm M/s Karkey Karadeniz Elektrik Uretim. The sources said Pakistan
The Supreme Court on Monday sought a detailed report from Federal Interior Secretary, Chief Commissioner and IGP Islamabad pertaining to a terrorist attack on Islamabad District and Sessions Courts. Taking notice in response to a report of the registrar's
The Supreme Court on Monday sought a detailed report from Federal Interior Secretary, Chief Commissioner and IGP Islamabad pertaining to a terrorist attack on Islamabad District and Sessions Courts. Taking notice in response to a report of the registrar's
The government has asked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to identify the planners and schemers behind yesterday's Islamabad attack. Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, who came under severe criticism in the Parliament over federal capital's
The government has asked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to identify the planners and schemers behind yesterday's Islamabad attack. Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, who came under severe criticism in the Parliament over federal capital's
The dead included Judge Rafaqat Awan, who last year rejected a petition to prosecute former military ruler Pervez Musharraf over a deadly raid on Islamabad's Lal Masjid in 2007. The case against Musharraf later went ahead and it was not clear whether Awan
The dead included Judge Rafaqat Awan, who last year rejected a petition to prosecute former military ruler Pervez Musharraf over a deadly raid on Islamabad's Lal Masjid in 2007. The case against Musharraf later went ahead and it was not clear whether Awan