The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued revised Prudential Regulations (PRs) for Microfinance Banks (MFBs) to further improve their governance structure, consumer protection practices and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies. Presently, 10 MFBs are pr
Jihadists overran Iraq's second city of Mosul, the surrounding Nineveh province and parts of Kirkuk, in a major blow on Tuesday that Washington warned threatens the entire region. Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki responded by asking parliament to declare a s
Jihadists overran Iraq's second city of Mosul, the surrounding Nineveh province and parts of Kirkuk, in a major blow on Tuesday that Washington warned threatens the entire region. Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki responded by asking parliament to declare a s
The European Commission said on Tuesday it believes British-based broker ICAP may have helped rig interest rates vital for the global financial markets in a global scandal which has cost billions in fines. The Commission, the European Union''s executive a
The European Commission said on Tuesday it believes British-based broker ICAP may have helped rig interest rates vital for the global financial markets in a global scandal which has cost billions in fines. The Commission, the European Union's executive ar
The European Commission said on Tuesday it believes British-based broker ICAP may have helped rig interest rates vital for the global financial markets in a global scandal which has cost billions in fines. The Commission, the European Union's executive ar
The opposition in Senate Tuesday rejected the federal budget, saying it was influenced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Opening the debate on the federal budget 2014-15, Pakistan People''s Party (PPP) leader Mian Raza Rabbani said the SRO regime
The opposition in Senate Tuesday rejected the federal budget, saying it was influenced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Opening the debate on the federal budget 2014-15, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Mian Raza Rabbani said the SRO regime i
The opposition in Senate Tuesday rejected the federal budget, saying it was influenced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Opening the debate on the federal budget 2014-15, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Mian Raza Rabbani said the SRO regime i
Two men on a motorcycle shot dead on Monday a politician from the ruling party of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Uttar Pradesh, the second such killing in a week, prompting concern about lawlessness in the northern state. Omveer Singh, a local pol
Two men on a motorcycle shot dead on Monday a politician from the ruling party of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Uttar Pradesh, the second such killing in a week, prompting concern about lawlessness in the northern state. Omveer Singh, a local pol
The Directorate General of Post Clearance Audit (DGPCA) has initiated inquiry against customs officials, who cleared over 50000 vehicles under ''Vehicle Amnesty Scheme'' in 2013; it is learnt here Tuesday. According to sources, DGPCA has initially served
The Directorate General of Post Clearance Audit (DGPCA) has initiated inquiry against customs officials, who cleared over 50000 vehicles under 'Vehicle Amnesty Scheme' in 2013; it is learnt here Tuesday. According to sources, DGPCA has initially served no
The Directorate General of Post Clearance Audit (DGPCA) has initiated inquiry against customs officials, who cleared over 50000 vehicles under 'Vehicle Amnesty Scheme' in 2013; it is learnt here Tuesday. According to sources, DGPCA has initially served no
A Nato air strike in Afghanistan killed five US soldiers in an apparent "friendly fire" accident during clashes with insurgents, officials said Tuesday, as troops try to ensure security for the presidential election. Local police and the Afghan army said
A Nato air strike in Afghanistan killed five US soldiers in an apparent "friendly fire" accident during clashes with insurgents, officials said Tuesday, as troops try to ensure security for the presidential election. Local police and the Afghan army said
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday proposed setting up a parliamentary committee to finalise recommendations on the electoral reforms and submit its report within three months. In a letter addressed to Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday proposed setting up a parliamentary committee to finalise recommendations on the electoral reforms and submit its report within three months. In a letter addressed to Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the
In another step towards reversing degenerative vision loss, scientists said Tuesday they had coaxed stem cells into growing into a tiny, light-sensing retina in a lab dish. The study is an important technical feat in using reprogrammed cells, whose discov
Veteran Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Khair Baksh Marri has died here on Tuesday. He was admitted in a private hospital of Karachi for few days, according to TV channels. He was 86. Nawab Marri was considered to be the pioneer of nationalist politics in
Bears retuned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday, where losers outclassed gainers amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 6.99 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 4,470.21 to 4,463.22 points. The ove
Bears retuned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday, where losers outclassed gainers amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 6.99 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 4,470.21 to 4,463.22 points. The ove
Equities on Tuesday staged recovery on the Lahore Stock Exchange and registered gains amid bullish sentiments following buyers' interest in select bluechips including oil sector shares. The LSE-25 index was jumped to 5789.79 against 5647.07 of Monday, den
Equities on Tuesday staged recovery on the Lahore Stock Exchange and registered gains amid bullish sentiments following buyers' interest in select bluechips including oil sector shares. The LSE-25 index was jumped to 5789.79 against 5647.07 of Monday, den
Taliban gunmen attacked a security post outside Karachi airport on Tuesday, a day after an all-night siege by the militants left 37 dead and extinguished a tentative peace process. The latest assault on the airport raised further questions about the autho
Taliban gunmen attacked a security post outside Karachi airport on Tuesday, a day after an all-night siege by the militants left 37 dead and extinguished a tentative peace process. The latest assault on the airport raised further questions about the autho
At least 25 suspected militants were killed early on Tuesday as F-16 jets bombed militant hideouts in the Tirah valley in Khyber Agency, military sources said. Military jets targeted nine suspected insurgent hideouts in various parts of the Kokikhel area
At least 25 suspected militants were killed early on Tuesday as F-16 jets bombed militant hideouts in the Tirah valley in Khyber Agency, military sources said. Military jets targeted nine suspected insurgent hideouts in various parts of the Kokikhel area
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review the law and order situation in country. Matters relating to Internal and regional security including FATA, Karachi and Balochistan were discussed. The meeting was attended by Fede
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review the law and order situation in country. Matters relating to Internal and regional security including FATA, Karachi and Balochistan were discussed. The meeting was attended by Fede
The National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed two resolutions, condemning terrorist attacks on the Karachi airport and Zaireen (pilgrims) in Taftan. Earlier, in the backdrop of terrorist attacks on airport in Karachi and pilgrims in Taftan Balochist
The National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed two resolutions, condemning terrorist attacks on the Karachi airport and Zaireen (pilgrims) in Taftan. Earlier, in the backdrop of terrorist attacks on airport in Karachi and pilgrims in Taftan Balochist
The United States has reaffirmed its confidence in the safety of Pakistani nuclear assets following Sunday night's terrorist attack on Karachi's Jinnah International Airport. "We believe the government of Pakistan understands the importance of protecting
The United States has reaffirmed its confidence in the safety of Pakistani nuclear assets following Sunday night's terrorist attack on Karachi's Jinnah International Airport. "We believe the government of Pakistan understands the importance of protecting
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday came under strong criticism for his failure to revive the wealth tax and massive increase in Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) and Petroleum Levy, amid fears that these measures would further fuel inflationar
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday came under strong criticism for his failure to revive the wealth tax and massive increase in Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) and Petroleum Levy, amid fears that these measures would further fuel inflationar
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday came under strong criticism for his failure to revive the wealth tax and massive increase in Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) and Petroleum Levy, amid fears that these measures would further fuel inflationar
On Tuesday, BRIndex30 opened at 17,185.91 and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 17,556.73 and an intraday low of 17,250.03 and closed at 17,496.20, which was 310.29 points or 1.81 percent higher than previous
On Tuesday, BRIndex30 opened at 17,185.91 and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 17,556.73 and an intraday low of 17,250.03 and closed at 17,496.20, which was 310.29 points or 1.81 percent higher than previous
The stock market closed higher Tuesday and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 68.20 points to close at 29,540.72 points against 29,472.52 points Monday. During the intraday trading, the index touched 29,641.33 points highest and 29,433.26 points lowest le
The stock market closed higher Tuesday and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 68.20 points to close at 29,540.72 points against 29,472.52 points Monday. During the intraday trading, the index touched 29,641.33 points highest and 29,433.26 points lowest le
The stock market closed higher Tuesday and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 68.20 points to close at 29,540.72 points against 29,472.52 points Monday. During the intraday trading, the index touched 29,641.33 points highest and 29,433.26 points lowest le
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired a meeting on privatisation of Discos & Gencos and the loadshedding management here on Tuesday. The Prime Minister reviewed the roadmap for the privatisation of the Discos and Gencos.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired a meeting on privatisation of Discos & Gencos and the loadshedding management here on Tuesday. The Prime Minister reviewed the roadmap for the privatisation of the Discos and Gencos.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired a meeting on privatisation of Discos & Gencos and the loadshedding management here on Tuesday. The Prime Minister reviewed the roadmap for the privatisation of the Discos and Gencos.
Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) here on Tuesday to consider divestment of government of Pakistan (GOP) residual shares in UBL and transaction structure of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PP
Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) here on Tuesday to consider divestment of government of Pakistan (GOP) residual shares in UBL and transaction structure of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PP
Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) here on Tuesday to consider divestment of government of Pakistan (GOP) residual shares in UBL and transaction structure of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PP
Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Tariq Bajwa said that the government did not violate any law for the issuance of statutory regulatory orders (SROs), as the federal government has the legal authority to revise tax rates under Income Tax Ordinance 2
Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Tariq Bajwa said that the government did not violate any law for the issuance of statutory regulatory orders (SROs), as the federal government has the legal authority to revise tax rates under Income Tax Ordinance 2