Taking a full advantage of former Prime Minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani's presence at Sindh Assembly on Tuesday, the opposition urged upon him to persuade the Sindh government to allocate development funds for opposition's lawmakers. Yousuf Raza Gilani visit
The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday adjourned the proceedings of two petitions relating to Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) till June 26. A single-member bench of Justice Noor-ul-Haq N. Qureshi heard the two petitions against the rem
Vice Chairman of Pakistan People's Party Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Tuesday that the PPP will fully support the federal government's decision to launch military operation against the Taliban in North Waziristan as it was in the interest of the countr
Enough is enough. That is enough, and there should be no more. Stop. Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif, who visited Corps Headquarters Peshawar on Monday where he was given a detailed briefing on the progress of Operation Zarb-e-Azb, has th
Apple Inc, criticised in the past for greenhouse gas emissions, use of toxic materials and the hiring of underage workers, has improved its practices and earned better scores from groups such as Greenpeace. That's good news for environmentally-aware mutua
Wells Fargo, State Street and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co are below or almost at minimum capital thresholds expected to be included in a rule still being hammered out by US regulators that's meant to mitigate taxpayer losses in another financial crisis, accord
It appears that finally LNG will come to Pakistan's gas networked sometimes next year. In the kind of emergency situation that we are in, the only short-term solution appears to be LNG; all other options being several years away. PSO has advertised for pr
A report appearing in this paper the other day tells yet another sordid tale of governmental indifference towards environmental pollution. Karachi with its over 23 million population, has just two small functional sewage treatment plants at Gutter Baghich
Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah unveiled a Rs 686.2 billion budget for the fiscal year 2014-15, with a deficit projected at Rs 14 billion and slight or no adjustments in the existing tax rates. The proposed budget is Rs 136 billion or 24 percent
Minister of State for Nation Health Services Regulation and Co-ordination Saira Afzal Tarar has said the government of Pakistan is particularly grateful to Australian Government and Fred Hollows Foundation Australia for their tremendous support to eradica
Inland Revenue Audit Officers Association of Pakistan (IRAOAP) on Tuesday decided to utilise all legal options including strike call to secure the rights of promotion. This was decided through a resolution adopted in the meeting of the association which w
The Chairman of Pakistan Gloves Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PGMEA) Syed Shahzada Ibn-e-Ahmed Iqbal has demanded imposition of ban immediately on export of "blue split leather" to save the gloves industry from total collapse.
KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak while strongly condemning wild use of force by the government of Punjab against the peaceful demonstrators of Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT) in Model Town, Lahore has termed it worst tyrannical and bloody act of a democratic
Commissioner Lahore Division, Rashid Mehmood Langrial, has said that establishment of Lahore Division Cattle Market Management Company will take concrete measures to eliminate the existing orthodox cattle market system. He said the Cattle Company would ru
Director General Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Lahore Sher Afgan Khan said that the government is committed to address the concerns and reservations of the business community in perspective of Pak India bilateral trade through Wagah and t
US natural gas futures ended lower on Monday as record production and predicted cooler temperatures next week offset increased air conditioning demand in the Midwest and East this week. Front-month natural gas futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange s
Tea prices in Bangladesh were slightly higher at a weekly auction on Tuesday due to strong demand from local buyers, although a larger volume remained unsold. Bangladeshi tea fetched an average of 176.73 taka ($2.4) per kg at the auction against 176.09 ta
The gap between Vietnamese coffee prices and London robusta futures narrowed this week, but sales on domestic markets slowed amid plentiful stocks, traders said on Tuesday. Vietnam, the world's largest robusta producer, has exported around 70 percent of i
Spot cash basis bids for hard red winter wheat were steady in the US Plains on Tuesday as harvest picked up. About 16 percent of the new winter wheat crop had been harvested as of June 15, according to the US Department of Agriculture. That is slightly be
On Tuesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) value traded was recorded at PKR 2,022 million. Number of lots traded was 8,131 and PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,010. Major business was contributed by gold amounting to PKR 1,167 million, followed 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
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
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
Eight people, including two women, were killed and 96 sustained injuries in a clash between Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT) workers and police at the Model Town residence of Allama Tahirul Qadari here on Tuesday. Those killed were identified as Shazia, Murtaz
Eight people, including two women, were killed and 96 sustained injuries in a clash between Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT) workers and police at the Model Town residence of Allama Tahirul Qadari here on Tuesday. Those killed were identified as Shazia, Murtaz
"Before things get out of control, the army should take control," Dr Tahirul Qadri told a press conference through a video link from Canada on Tuesday.
"Before things get out of control, the army should take control," Dr Tahirul Qadri told a press conference through a video link from Canada on Tuesday.
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced the formation of a Judicial Commission to investigate the killings in violent clashes in Model Town. "A Judicial Commission of Lahore High Court will ascertain the causes of this tragic incident an
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced the formation of a Judicial Commission to investigate the killings in violent clashes in Model Town. "A Judicial Commission of Lahore High Court will ascertain the causes of this tragic incident an
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has urged Afghanistan's leader to help stop insurgents escaping a major military offensive near their border, as residents who fled the area anxiously awaited news Tuesday of those left behind. Sharif asked President Hamid Karz
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has urged Afghanistan's leader to help stop insurgents escaping a major military offensive near their border, as residents who fled the area anxiously awaited news Tuesday of those left behind. Sharif asked President Hamid Karz
Equities received heavy battering Tuesday, weighed by unrest in Lahore and concerns over ongoing military operation against militants in WA. The benchmark KSE-100 Index shed 326.44 points to close at 29,324.60 points. Ahsan Mehanti, an analyst at Arif Hab
Equities received heavy battering Tuesday, weighed by unrest in Lahore and concerns over ongoing military operation against militants in WA. The benchmark KSE-100 Index shed 326.44 points to close at 29,324.60 points. Ahsan Mehanti, an analyst at Arif Hab
Equities received heavy battering Tuesday, weighed by unrest in Lahore and concerns over ongoing military operation against militants in WA. The benchmark KSE-100 Index shed 326.44 points to close at 29,324.60 points. Ahsan Mehanti, an analyst at Arif Hab
On Tues-day, BRIndex30 opened at 17,363.49. It touched an intraday high of 17,525.79 and an intraday low of 17,123.49 and closed at 17,143.45 which was -220.04 points or -1.27 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 95,569,700, which was 62.24
On Tues-day, BRIndex30 opened at 17,363.49. It touched an intraday high of 17,525.79 and an intraday low of 17,123.49 and closed at 17,143.45 which was -220.04 points or -1.27 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 95,569,700, which was 62.24
Iraq's prime minister fired several top security commanders in a major shake-up Tuesday as fighting approached Baghdad in a militant onslaught that the UN warned risked breaking the country up. Washington deployed some 275 military personnel to protect it
Iraq's prime minister fired several top security commanders in a major shake-up Tuesday as fighting approached Baghdad in a militant onslaught that the UN warned risked breaking the country up. Washington deployed some 275 military personnel to protect it
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced a considerable decrease in the proposed Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC), a reduction in sales tax on imported 'Belarus Tractors' from 16 to 10 percent and imported edible seeds from 17 to 16 percent. Accordi
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced a considerable decrease in the proposed Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC), a reduction in sales tax on imported 'Belarus Tractors' from 16 to 10 percent and imported edible seeds from 17 to 16 percent. Accordi
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced a considerable decrease in the proposed Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC), a reduction in sales tax on imported ''Belarus Tractors'' from 16 to 10 percent and imported edible seeds from 17 to 16 percent. Accor
The government on Tuesday decided to impose a Rs 250 sales tax on Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards to be payable at the time of supply by telecom companies, revised the procedure for collection of 5 percent tax on bonus shares issued by listed
The government on Tuesday decided to impose a Rs 250 sales tax on Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards to be payable at the time of supply by telecom companies, revised the procedure for collection of 5 percent tax on bonus shares issued by listed
The government on Tuesday decided to impose a Rs 250 sales tax on Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards to be payable at the time of supply by telecom companies, revised the procedure for collection of 5 percent tax on bonus shares issued by listed
The government on Tuesday decided to impose a Rs 250 sales tax on Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards to be payable at the time of supply by telecom companies, revised the procedure for collection of 5 percent tax on bonus shares issued by listed
Interpol launches its first-ever trafficking and counterfeiting casebook providing evidence of the connection between illicit trade and other types of organized crimes. The casebook details organised crime networks and how funds generated from illicit tra
The United States joined forces with other nations Tuesday to declare a vast swath of the Pacific Ocean a marine sanctuary and take "historic" steps to combat illegal fishing. Taking the helm in a stepped up fight to save the planet's oceans, President Ba
Bearish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Tuesday and the equities suffered losses amid selling pressure in oil sector shares. The LSE-25 index lost 69.75 points to close at 5721.87 against 5791.62 of Monday while transaction volume was
Bearish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Tuesday and the equities suffered losses amid selling pressure in oil sector shares. The LSE-25 index lost 69.75 points to close at 5721.87 against 5791.62 of Monday while transaction volume was
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 54.22 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 4,454.90 to 4,400.68 points. The ov
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 54.22 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 4,454.90 to 4,400.68 points. The ov
While chairing a meeting of ICT R&D Fund, the Minister of State for IT Anusha Rahman expressed government's firm resolve to ensure that industry contributed national ICT and R&D fund plays its assigned role in an appropriate way by fuelling research and t
Little changes were seen on the money market on Tuesday as the rupee fluctuated slightly against the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee managed to pick up three-paisa against the dollar for buying at Rs 98.50 and it also gained one-