LDA City will be the beautiful and most modern housing scheme of the province for which most proper location has been selected. More than 1.25 Lacs Developed Plots, Residential & Commercial Buildings 50% Special Discount in Development Charges Payment of
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
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
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
Celebrating a year of strong economic performance by the federal government, Dr Miftah Ismail, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Investment (BoI) highlighted that GDP growth has accelerated to 4.1 percent, with plans to
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Tariq Bajwa on Monday said the FBR will consider those persons as non-compliant taxpayers, whose names do not appear in the list of Tax Directory for imposing withholding taxes at double rates. Talking to Busines
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack on the Shia pilgrims in Pakistan's Balochistan province. "The Islamic Republic of Iran condemns terrorist attacks on innocent people from any tribe and religion in Pak
Pakistan Kisan Ittehad has agreed to postpone sit-in (Dharna) in Islamabad till July 16 on the assurance of Federal Minister for Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Bosan. The Minister told the BR reporter that "we have reviewed the demands of farme
Two robbers among five killed in an encounter with the police during a robbery of a branch of National Bank in Sanawan (Muzaffargarh district) on Monday. Another three ran away with a cash of Rs 1.6 million. Besides, two bank guards Muhammad Akram and Muh
The orientation session of various private schools, partnering with Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) under its free school education programme entitled Foundation Assisted School (FAS) in the districts of Jhang and Toba Tek Singh will be held at Zila Cou
Pakistan Railways (PR) and Maple Leaf has signed an agreement according to which PR will transport cement from Daud Khal to Karachi on daily basis and later would deposit Rs 650 million as security with it. The agreement was signed by General Manager Oper
Enhancement of 200 percent in the Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) announced in the federal budget 2014-15 is likely to spell disaster for value-added and export oriented textile industries and oust them from the international export arena. Thes
Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has urged the government to expedite efforts for early completion of hydel power projects as both the solar and coal power projects are comparatively costly. The PIAF Chairman Malik Tahir Javaid in
State Life Field Workers Federation of Pakistan (SLFWF) has sent a SOS appeal to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to save the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC) from destruction and appoint a chairman of SLIC and new board of directors consist
Turkish businessmen are ready to initiate joint ventures with their Pakistani counterparts as they are convinced that ample opportunities lie in a number of sectors including construction and energy. Head of a seven-member Turkish businessmen delegation,
Punjab Minister for Excise and Taxation and Finance, Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman While addressing the PML-N workers here on Monday said that policies being pursued by the PML-N government are acknowledged by the international community and the IMF. Mujtaba sai
Leader of Jamiat Ahle-Hadith Senator Professor Sajid Mir called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Monday and exchanged views over the country's political and economic situation apart from matters of mutual interest. On the occasion, the
Federal Board of Revenue Employees Union Mian Abdul Qayum has urged the FBR high ups to promote the employees of Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Lahore and Sialkot to inspector grades who have passed departmental examination in 2009. 'Number of inspectors post are
A special meeting of the management committee of the Livestock Business Facilitation (LBF) Desk of the Dairy Science Park was held at Peshawar on Monday to review legal barriers in development and sustainability of dairy and livestock farming in the KP pr
Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) President Sardar Zafar Hussein Khan has alleged that increase in gas infrastructure development cess on fuel stock being used by fertilizer manufacture may result in Rs 80 increase in per bag of fertilizer prices. He said that m
Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over a lengthy meeting to review annual development programme of 2014-15 here on Monday. The meeting reviewed in detail the priorities for welfare, progress and prosperity of the people of the provinc
Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over a lengthy meeting to review annual development programme of 2014-15 here on Monday. The meeting reviewed in detail the priorities for welfare, progress and prosperity of the people of the provinc
The Institute for Policy Reforms (IPR) will hold a session on Provincial Budget Proposals for Fiscal Year 2014-15 at a local hotel. Earlier, the IPR has put forward detailed analysis of the Federal budget 2014-15, looking upon the budgetary figures from a
The Institute for Policy Reforms (IPR) will hold a session on Provincial Budget Proposals for Fiscal Year 2014-15 at a local hotel. Earlier, the IPR has put forward detailed analysis of the Federal budget 2014-15, looking upon the budgetary figures from a
Mahboob Ahmad Malik, elder brother Justice Manzoor Ahmad Malik of the Lahore High Court has passed away at the age of 62. His Namaz-e-Janaza was offered in Block-C, Eden Value Homes. The LHC Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, designated Chief Justice Khawaja
A high-level Turk delegation strongly condemned the attack on Karachi Airport and paid tributes to the courage and bravery of security forces. Talking to this delegation Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Monday said relations between Pakistan and Tu
National Database Registration Authority (Nadra) has produced before the election tribunal the record of only 68 polling stations of NA-118 contained 46,118 votes polled in these polling stations and only 15,835 votes' fingerprints were authenticated on u
Zong, Pakistan's fastest growing telecom network concluded the Zong Circle Usage Promotion prize distribution by awarding the winners at a recently held press conference. The campaign began on February 10 till April 10, 2014, targeted at existing and new
Mobilink Foundation has donated a purpose fitted Rescue Vehicle to Pakistan Life Savers Association (PALS) in a ceremony held at the NTO office in Karachi, which will be used for transportation of lifeguards along the beach and quick transfer of beach-rel
The budget session of the Punjab Assembly will start here on Friday (June 13) and Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja Ur Rehman will present the budget before the house the same day. The assembly secretariat has issued its security plan for the session.
The budget session of the Punjab Assembly will start here on Friday (June 13) and Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja Ur Rehman will present the budget before the house the same day. The assembly secretariat has issued its security plan for the session.
The Lahore High Court here on Monday sought a report from Mandi Bahauddin district co-ordination officer and district police officer within fortnight about registration of cases against parents and female students of a private college allegedly at the beh
Punjab University Institute of Social and Cultural Studies will arrange a round table dialogue on "Pakistan Peace Initiative-Provincial Visions of Peace" on Tuesday at the Auditorium of ISCS.
As a result of 20 per cent increase in the construction costs and 25 to 50 per cent increase in prices of built-up commercial and residential properties as well as migration of residents of KP and Sindh, rents in the capital city have increased significan
Demanding resumption of registration process for permission to get back to their respective hometown, a dozens of the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) from Tirah valley of Khyber Agency staged a demonstration on main Sher Shah Suri Road near Peshawar Pr
The Islamabad High Court on Monday issued notices to Federation, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Director General Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) and Controller news /current affairs PBC in response to a petition filed by the employees o
President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday left for Nigeria on a four-day official visit. This will be first visit to Nigeria by a Pakistani President in three decades. During his stay, the President will have one-on-one meeting with his Nigerian counterpart Goo
Cellular Mobile Industry has lauded the efforts of the Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on the announcement of business friendly budget 2014-15 and welcomes the incentives offered for the telecom industry. The cellular operators have for the past many years bee
Bhanero Textile Mills Limited (KSE: BHAT) is a public limited company which was incorporated in Pakistan on March 30, 1980. The company is one of the constituent members of a large industrial group of companies, Umer group, which according to the company
Bhanero Textile Mills Limited (KSE: BHAT) is a public limited company which was incorporated in Pakistan on March 30, 1980. The company is one of the constituent members of a large industrial group of companies, Umer group, which according to the company
At least four soldiers were killed and several others were injured in a suicide attack near a military check-post in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) on Monday. According to official sources, security personnel were establishing a small checkpoint near Boya
Miroslav Lajcak, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Slovakia called on the Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz on Monday, where they discussed global and regional issues. Miroslav Lajcak is in Pakista
Pakistan security forces after killing all the 10 terrorists during an over five-hour operation brought the situation at the oldest airport of undivided India under control. Although, Karachi airport has been cleared by the security forces there is no clu
With the government focus on new coal-fired power plants to solve country's power shortage, Pakistan International Bulk Terminals (PIBT), stands to gain as the first coal terminal in the country, says a press release issued here on Monday. Recently listed
At least two soldiers were killed and three were injured on Monday when an explosion hit a paramilitary convoy in Awaran, about 350 kilometres away from Quetta. Sources in the Frontier Corps said that FC vehicle was on a routine patrol in Mashkay area of
The PML (Q) Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh has strongly condemned the dastardly act of terrorism at Quaid-i-Azam International Airport here on early hours of Monday morning which resulted in the loss of precious lives of security personnel.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has paid rich tributes to the Pakistan Army, Rangers, Sindh Police and Airport Security Force (ASF) for concluding operation against terrorists as successful at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, on Sunday night
Iran on Monday closed its border with Pakistan for indefinite period following the incident of Taftan, killing at least 24 pilgrims and injuring 18 others. The district management of Chagai confirmed that Iran has closed its border with Pakistan for indef
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Monday paid tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives fighting terrorists in a brazen late-night attack on the country's largest airport.
Punjab Ombudsman Javed Mahmood has ruled that Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) of the deceased government employee for funeral grant from Benevolent Fund Board is not necessary and irrelevant. Disposing of a number of complaints of families of d
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has constituted a taskforce in order to improve the functioning of complaint offices at sub-division level and to provide relief to the general public in view of forthcoming Ramazan-ul-Mubarak and peak season of s
Platinum rose on Monday, rebounding from its lows after the latest round of negotiations to resolve a five-month strike in South Africa's platinum sector ended without an agreement. Gold, meanwhile, edged up in thin trade as gains in the equity markets an
US corn futures fell to a 3-1/2 month low on Monday as near-perfect crop weather in the US Midwest raised expectations of record production and China said it would halt import permits for a corn-based feed ingredient. Wheat fell as the Northern Hemisphere
Gold edged above $1,250 an ounce in thin volumes on Monday, but remained vulnerable to losses as a rally in stocks and a stronger dollar following reassuring US jobs data curbed the metal's appeal as an alternative investment. With no major economic data
Gold held its ground above $1,250 an ounce on Monday after US jobs data matched expectations, while a rally in stocks curbed the metal's appeal as an investment hedge. With no major economic data scheduled for Monday, markets were eyeing investment and co
Arabica futures in New York on Monday sank to their lowest since late February, as speculators exited due to lingering uncertainty over potential drought damage in top producer Brazil and sell-stops deepened losses. ICE cocoa futures eased, hovering below
Malaysian palm oil ended flat on Monday after the ringgit advanced to its highest in nearly seven months, with a stronger overseas soy market helping to offset losses and keep prices locked in a tight trading range. The Malaysian ringgit rose as much as 0
Tokyo rubber futures rose to their highest in a week on Monday as gains in local shares and a drop in inventory of top buyer China helped boost buying interests for the soft commodity, dealers said. The key Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for Nov
China's imports of major commodities fell in May from the previous month, official customs data showed on Sunday, as companies scaled back on orders after robust shipments in the previous months caused a supply overhang. Falling product prices on the back
Aluminium prices hit their highest in 9-1/2 months on Monday as inventories continued to decline and speculators piled into the market after key chart-based levels were breached. Zinc hit its highest in 15-1/2 months on strong demand, but copper slipped t
Shanghai copper fell to its lowest in nearly a month on Monday and London copper also dropped, on fresh short-selling fuelled by concerns that a probe into metals storage at a China port could squeeze financing and cut buying interest in metals. "In the b
Russia said on Monday that China is interested in restarting imports of Russian wheat, rye and barley after a ban that has lasted almost two decades as both countries forge closer political and economic ties. Russia's animal and plant health watchdog, Ros
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Monday paid rich tributes to the Pakistan Armed forces for their successful operation against the terrorists at Karachi Airport. LCCI President Sohail Lashari in a statement said that security forces h
The Vice Chancellor LUMHS Professor Noshad A Shaikh presided over the meeting of Hospital Management Committee held on 9th June at Jamshoro, attended by the Medical Superintendent and the heads of all Clinical departments of the University. The Vice Chanc
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan has summoned the Provincial Assembly session on June 14 (Saturday) to meet in the Assembly Building. Senior Minister for Finance Siraj-ul-Haq will present provincial budget for the year 2014-15 in the
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan has summoned the Provincial Assembly session on June 14 (Saturday) to meet in the Assembly Building. Senior Minister for Finance Siraj-ul-Haq will present provincial budget for the year 2014-15 in the
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resumed its flight operation by 4pm on Monday afternoon after security clearance, PIA spokesman said here on Monday. The operation was suspended late Sunday evening following terrorists attack on the old terminal.
`Harsh' measures taken by government against stock markets in the federal budget (2014-15) would increase capital market debts, market experts opined. "The federal government is not supposed to announce any increase in Capital Gain Tax (CGT) as it is not
Terming the federal budget unfavourable, fishermen on Monday asked the federal government to allocate funds for the development of coastal communities in Sindh. Speaking to Business Recorder, the fishermen said that their community earned millions
The Pakistan Ex-servicemen Association (PESA) on Monday said that TTP has used the drama of so-called peace talks and cease fire to spread and strengthen their tentacles in major cities for some big blasts. This was observed in a meeting of PESA with its
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday issued notice to the Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony to file comments on a petition against alleged discrimination in allotment of Hajj quota under the Government Hajj Scheme.
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday put the Chief Secretary of Sindh, Additional Chief Secretary Planning & Development, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Sindh and other respondents on a notice in petition of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) la
Pakistan and Slovak Republic are likely to constitute a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) aimed at enhancing trade and exploring areas of economic co-operation between the two countries. This proposal was discussed at a meeting between Commerce Minister, Khurra
As a part of Synergy Group's expansion plans, Michael Nederlof, Regional CEO, Dentsu Aegis Network visited Pakistan to boost collaboration with its local partner. Nederlof currently oversees the operations and expansion of 6 Dentsu Aegis's brands in Middl
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Karachi Airport which claimed several innocent lives and said such elements, which have nothing to do with Pakistan want to paralyse the
A proposal to bring down prices of flour during the forthcoming Ramadan was being considered actively by Sindh Food department. Sindh Food Minister Jam Mehtab Dahar told a meeting held here on Monday to discuss the proposed Ramazan package that government
Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch strongly condemned terrorist attack in border town of Taftan that claimed lives of 24 pilgrims and injuring 18 others. In his statement issued here on Monday, he said: "Attack on pilgrims in hotels in borde
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reminded the general public to exchange the decimal coins of paisa 1,2,5,10,25 and 50 from the field offices of SBP BSC and commercial and microfinance banks' branches by last working day of September 30. For awareness of
The budget 2014-15 has had no impact on the medicine prices, a survey carried out by Business Recorder showed, here on Monday. Medicine traders at Bohar Bazaar (medicine wholesale market) told Business Recorder that medicine prices have witn
Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday demanded withdrawal of taxes and import duty on poultry feed, failing which, would cause a major blow to the essential food items' production.
US meat giant Tyson Foods won the bidding war to take over sausage maker Hillshire Brands Monday, when its sharply increased bid forced Brazilian-owned rival Pilgrim's Pride to pull out. Tyson submitted a $63 dollar a share all-cash offer, topping Pilgrim