The Federal government on Wednesday requested the Supreme Court to nominate three sitting Judges for an enquiry commission to investigate the election rigging. In his letter to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Secretary Federal Ministry of Law, Justice
A spokesman for secretary-general Ban Ki-moon Wednesday made no direct comment on the planned march on Islamabad by Pakistani opposition parties, but said the UN chief upholds the right of people to protest peacefully. Responding to a question about Thurs
The United States on Wednesday said it supports civilian democratic governance in Pakistan and has taken no position on Opposition parties marches planned for Independence Day. "We don't have any position on the planned marches," State Department spokespe
Equities on Wednesday staged recovery amid bullish sentiments on the Lahore Stock Exchange and registered gains following fresh buying in oil sector shares. The LSE-25 index jumped to 5055.92 against 4954.93 of Tuesday, denoting a gain of 100.99 points wh
Equities on Wednesday staged recovery amid bullish sentiments on the Lahore Stock Exchange and registered gains following fresh buying in oil sector shares. The LSE-25 index jumped to 5055.92 against 4954.93 of Tuesday, denoting a gain of 100.99 points wh
Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday, 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 29.81 points as the ISE
Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Wednesday, 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 29.81 points as the ISE
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has described Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf's (PTI) 'white paper' on government economic performance as a bundle of lies. Addressing a news conference on Wednesday in response to the PTI's 'white paper' that the present government's
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has described Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf's (PTI) 'white paper' on government economic performance as a bundle of lies. Addressing a news conference on Wednesday in response to the PTI's 'white paper' that the present government's
The Supreme Court on Wednesday formed a larger bench to hear a Supreme Court Bar Association's (SCBA) petition through which it sought apex court's directives that no authority or state functionaries be allowed to take any extra constitutional steps in th
The Supreme Court on Wednesday formed a larger bench to hear a Supreme Court Bar Association's (SCBA) petition through which it sought apex court's directives that no authority or state functionaries be allowed to take any extra constitutional steps in th
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif held a meeting with the Chief of the Army Staff, General Raheel Sharif in the wake of a court order that barred Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf from marching towards Islamabad. "T
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif held a meeting with the Chief of the Army Staff, General Raheel Sharif in the wake of a court order that barred Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf from marching towards Islamabad. "T
The federal government has sealed off Islamabad and suspended cellular services in its Red Zone on Wednesday, a day before the arrival of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) 'Azadi March' and Pakistan Awami Tehreek's (PAT) 'Inqilab March'. The city administrat
The federal government has sealed off Islamabad and suspended cellular services in its Red Zone on Wednesday, a day before the arrival of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) 'Azadi March' and Pakistan Awami Tehreek's (PAT) 'Inqilab March'. The city administrat
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is all set to begin his 'Azadi' March from the provincial capital to Islamabad today (August 14) with a renewed determination to get his demands fulfilled, including resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sh
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is all set to begin his 'Azadi' March from the provincial capital to Islamabad today (August 14) with a renewed determination to get his demands fulfilled, including resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sh
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the government is determined to eliminating terrorism and is striving to build a Pakistan in which the rights of all citizens are protected. Addressing as chief guest at the Independence Day parade, atten
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the government is determined to eliminating terrorism and is striving to build a Pakistan in which the rights of all citizens are protected. Addressing as chief guest at the Independence Day parade, atten
On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 15,499.69 points. It touched an intraday high of 15,750.18 points and an intraday low of 15,450.25 points and closed at 15,564.29 points, which was 64.6 points or 0.42 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was
On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 15,499.69 points. It touched an intraday high of 15,750.18 points and an intraday low of 15,450.25 points and closed at 15,564.29 points, which was 64.6 points or 0.42 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was
The Karachi equity market reacted positively to Prime Minister''s speech and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained another 201.05 points to close at 28,505.55 points amid low volumes on Wednesday. Samar Iqbal, AVP at Topline Securities, said further recovery
The Karachi equity market reacted positively to Prime Minister's speech and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained another 201.05 points to close at 28,505.55 points amid low volumes on Wednesday. Samar Iqbal, AVP at Topline Securities, said further recovery
The Karachi equity market reacted positively to Prime Minister's speech and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained another 201.05 points to close at 28,505.55 points amid low volumes on Wednesday. Samar Iqbal, AVP at Topline Securities, said further recovery
A full bench of the Lahore High Court here on Wednesday directed the government to remove containers from roads and allow people to exercise their right to protest. The bench upheld its earlier order issued on Wednesday by dismissing the review petition o
A full bench of the Lahore High Court here on Wednesday directed the government to remove containers from roads and allow people to exercise their right to protest. The bench upheld its earlier order issued on Wednesday by dismissing the review petition o
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Wednesday said that government would implement, in letter and spirit, a Lahore High Court's verdict with regard to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) 'Azadi march' and Pakistan Awami Tehreek's (PAT) 'Inqilab Marc
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Wednesday said that government would implement, in letter and spirit, a Lahore High Court's verdict with regard to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) 'Azadi march' and Pakistan Awami Tehreek's (PAT) 'Inqilab Marc
The offices of Business Recorder will remain closed today, Thursday, (August 14), on account of Independence Day. Arrangements have, however, been made to bring out the newspaper & Internet Edition tomorrow, Friday (August 15), as usual.
A full bench of the Lahore High Court here on Wednesday restrained Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) from 'holding Azadi and Inqilab marches or holding sit-in in Islamabad in 'any unconstitutional' way. The bench, observed tha
A full bench of the Lahore High Court here on Wednesday restrained Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) from 'holding Azadi and Inqilab marches or holding sit-in in Islamabad in 'any unconstitutional' way. The bench, observed tha
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (August 13, 2014).
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
A western historian and a few Pakistani columnists/writers have been propagating that the Quaid wanted Pakistan to be a secular state. In support of this premise they quote the Quaid's speech of 11, August 1947. It is significant to note that this view wa
The establishment of Pakistan in August 1947 was the culmination of the long drawn political struggle for the protection and advancement of Muslim socio-culutral identity, political rights and interests in British India. Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah a
Yes, why? Why Pakistan is hurtled from one crisis to another? Why democracy is still in doldrums, despite its long journey, albeit erratic at times, for seventy eight months since the eventful February 2008 elections? Why, why and why?
On the momentous occasion of the Independence Day of Pakistan, I extend warm greetings to all countrymen and women. While the ideological differences between the Muslims and Hindus of British ruled sub-continent loomed large, a decision was made for divis
On the auspicious occasion of the 67th Independence Day of Pakistan, commemorating the birth of this great nation, I proudly congratulate and extend my sincere felicitations to the Government of Pakistan and the people of the land of the Pure. I take this
"If we want to make this great State of Pakistan happy and prosperous we should wholly and solely concentrate on the well-being of the people, and especially of the masses and the poor you are free - you are free to go to your temples mosques or any other
Economic development of any country depends on the development of its construction industry. In Pakistan also, the construction sector can be more supportive to economic development. There is an annual shortfall of almost 300,000 houses in Pakistan at pre
The credit of this initiative goes to ABAD chairman MohsinShaikhani. He went to Dubai and the US to convince international groups to participate in the event. Shaikhani also met with World Bank officials for supporting the expo that will run from August 1
Construction industry is considered a highly important sector around the world. It is seen as an engine of economic growth and a measurement of progress. Unfortunately, in our country the building and development industry does not receive the due importan
This is the first instance that ABAD is holding an international exhibition of the building and development industry. A housing industry expo at such a large scale was never held in Pakistan though exhibitions of engineering and architecture were hosted i