Pakistan on Friday suspended Readmission Agreement - an accord to facilitate repatriation of illegal Pakistanis - with several EU countries except UK as these countries continuously misusing the accord. The Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan announ
Pakistan on Friday suspended Readmission Agreement - an accord to facilitate repatriation of illegal Pakistanis - with several EU countries except UK as these countries continuously misusing the accord. The Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan announ
An analysis of black boxes from the Russian plane that crashed in Egypt point to a bomb attack, sources close to the probe said Friday, as Moscow halted flights to the country. The flight data and voice recorders showed "everything was normal" until both
An analysis of black boxes from the Russian plane that crashed in Egypt point to a bomb attack, sources close to the probe said Friday, as Moscow halted flights to the country. The flight data and voice recorders showed "everything was normal" until both
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday said prosperity of Pakistan was closely linked with the prosperity of its farmers and the Kissan Package was an unprecedented financial support to them in the country's 68-year history. Addressing a cheque-distr
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday said prosperity of Pakistan was closely linked with the prosperity of its farmers and the Kissan Package was an unprecedented financial support to them in the country's 68-year history. Addressing a cheque-distr
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday said prosperity of Pakistan was closely linked with the prosperity of its farmers and the Kissan Package was an unprecedented financial support to them in the country''s 68-year history. Addressing a cheque-dist
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday announced schedule for by-election in NA-154, Lodhran-1, which fell vacant after an election tribunal disqualified an MNA of ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). According to a notification issue
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday announced schedule for by-election in NA-154, Lodhran-1, which fell vacant after an election tribunal disqualified an MNA of ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). According to a notification issue
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Friday said that issues faced by the country cannot be resolved till free and fair elections are conducted in the country. "The only time transparent elections were held in the country was in 1970; electi
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Friday said that issues faced by the country cannot be resolved till free and fair elections are conducted in the country. "The only time transparent elections were held in the country was in 1970; electi
The declining trend persisted at the Karachi bourse and the equities settled in negative zone Friday with the KSE-100 index losing 22.5 points to 34,426.75 compared to the previous 34,454.59 points. The trading turnover, however, strayed up to total at 30
The declining trend persisted at the Karachi bourse and the equities settled in negative zone Friday with the KSE-100 index losing 22.5 points to 34,426.75 compared to the previous 34,454.59 points. The trading turnover, however, strayed up to total at 30
The declining trend persisted at the Karachi bourse and the equities settled in negative zone Friday with the KSE-100 index losing 22.5 points to 34,426.75 compared to the previous 34,454.59 points. The trading turnover, however, strayed up to total at 30
On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 20,811.51 points. It touched an intraday high of 20,888.28 points and an intraday low of 20,739.28 points and closed at 20,763.94 points which was -47.57 points or -0.23 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 14
On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 20,811.51 points. It touched an intraday high of 20,888.28 points and an intraday low of 20,739.28 points and closed at 20,763.94 points which was -47.57 points or -0.23 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 14
The UN's Green Climate Fund announced Friday that it has approved finance for its first projects to help developing countries fight global warming, three weeks before a crucial world summit to ink a climate rescue pact. Finance is a divisive issue as rich
The UN's Green Climate Fund announced Friday that it has approved finance for its first projects to help developing countries fight global warming, three weeks before a crucial world summit to ink a climate rescue pact. Finance is a divisive issue as rich
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to automatically cancel broker's license in case his TRE certificate is cancelled by the securities exchange or securities broker is declared defaulter by an exchange. According to the
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to automatically cancel broker's license in case his TRE certificate is cancelled by the securities exchange or securities broker is declared defaulter by an exchange. According to the
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to automatically cancel broker''s license in case his TRE certificate is cancelled by the securities exchange or securities broker is declared defaulter by an exchange. According to the
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will submit comments on a proposal of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources that all the taxes as applicable on supply of indigenous gas to CNG sector, ie, sales tax and Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) w
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will submit comments on a proposal of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources that all the taxes as applicable on supply of indigenous gas to CNG sector, ie, sales tax and Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) w
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will submit comments on a proposal of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources that all the taxes as applicable on supply of indigenous gas to CNG sector, ie, sales tax and Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) w
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has explicitly stated that Rs 40 billion revenue shortfall for the first quarter of the current year has to be bridged through new taxation measures as a pre-tenth tranche release condition. Harald Finger, Mission Chi
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has explicitly stated that Rs 40 billion revenue shortfall for the first quarter of the current year has to be bridged through new taxation measures as a pre-tenth tranche release condition. Harald Finger, Mission Chi
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has explicitly stated that Rs 40 billion revenue shortfall for the first quarter of the current year has to be bridged through new taxation measures as a pre-tenth tranche release condition. Harald Finger, Mission Chi
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has explicitly stated that Rs 40 billion revenue shortfall for the first quarter of the current year has to be bridged through new taxation measures as a pre-tenth tranche release condition. Harald Finger, Mission Chi
Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday, where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 2.93 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,057.47 to
Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday, where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 2.93 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,057.47 to
Bullish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Friday and the equities registered gains following buyers' interest ahead of the weekend. The LSE-25 index gained 37.92 points to 5705.29 against 5667.37 of Thursday while transaction volume dec
Bullish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Friday and the equities registered gains following buyers' interest ahead of the weekend. The LSE-25 index gained 37.92 points to 5705.29 against 5667.37 of Thursday while transaction volume dec
A labourer was rescued alive from the debris of shopping bags factory in Sundar Industrial Estate, Lahore on Friday after passage of about 50 hours. The shopping bag factory had collapsed on Wednesday night and so far 41 bodies and over 110 survivors have
A labourer was rescued alive from the debris of shopping bags factory in Sundar Industrial Estate, Lahore on Friday after passage of about 50 hours. The shopping bag factory had collapsed on Wednesday night and so far 41 bodies and over 110 survivors have
Pakistan is working hard to turn up diplomatic pressure on India to move towards resolving the Kashmir dispute based on United Nations Security Council resolutions that call for an internationally-supervised plebiscite for Kashmiris to decide their future
An easier trend persisted on the money market on Friday as the rupee drifter lower marginally against the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed one-paisa against the dollar for buying at Rs 105.50 and it also fell by two-paisa for
Russia plans to issue treasury bonds in yuan next year, Russian officials said on Friday, in a move that signals Russia's desire to attract Chinese investors into its financial markets. The so-called OFZs, or federal loan bonds, are the main Russian treas
An easier trend persisted on the money market on Friday as the rupee drifter lower marginally against the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed one-paisa against the dollar for buying at Rs 105.50 and it also fell by two-paisa for
Russia plans to issue treasury bonds in yuan next year, Russian officials said on Friday, in a move that signals Russia's desire to attract Chinese investors into its financial markets. The so-called OFZs, or federal loan bonds, are the main Russian treas
Russia plans to issue treasury bonds in yuan next year, Russian officials said on Friday, in a move that signals Russia''s desire to attract Chinese investors into its financial markets. The so-called OFZs, or federal loan bonds, are the main Russian trea
Former Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq along with Dr Shazia Soomro, Riaz-ul-Haq and Babar Nawaz Khan were sworn-in Friday as Members National Assembly. Acting Speaker National Assembly Murtaza Javed Abassi administered oath to the newly-electe
There should be some amendments to Pakistan Environmental Protection Bill regarding human health and environment as it has no proper provision to eradicate fatal diseases such as cancer. This was stated by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed while speaking at
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq of ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Shafqat Mehmood of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will face each other for the coveted slot of National Assembly Speaker on Monday. According to sources, PML-N has the support of majorit
Finance Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired a meeting to determine Pakistan's strategy for coping with the challenge of climate change. Senior officials of the Ministry of Climate Change, Ministry of Planning and Development, Ministry of Foreig
The volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan under Afghan transit trade stood around $2.55 billion during the year 2014-15. Ministry of Commerce informed the Senate about it on Friday in response to a question asked by Senator Muhammad D
Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali, Chief Justice of Pakistan administered the oath of office to Justice Manzoor Ahmad Malik, Chief Justice, Lahore High Court and Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, Judge, Lahore High Court as Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan to
Newly appointed Chinese Special Envoy on Afghanistan, Ambassador Deng Xijun on Friday lauded Pakistan's role in facilitating peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan and expressed the hope that it will ensure peace and security in the region.
Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Friday approved three projects worth Rs 3.625 billion, and referred two other worth Rs 72.50 billion to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC). The meeting chaired by Minister Planning,
The Federal Board on Revenue (FBR) has clarified that the taxpayers' record is not kept at either at the FBR Library or Directorate General of Training & Research at Lahore. The taxpayers record is maintained at the records rooms of concerned Regional Tax
A Turkish woman died of heart stroke at Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad on Friday. Airport sources said that a Turkish woman who had arrived at Islamabad Airport from Istanbul through private airline flight suffered heart attack and fell d
The 6th International THAAP Conference titled "People's History of Pakistan" started here on Friday in 8 scholarly research papers were presented on the first day. The Conference has been organised by NGO THAAP in collaboration with Kinnaird College for W
Senior government officials should be well aware of the prevailing economic scenario which will help them to contribute their key role in making economic policies more realistic and productive, said President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (F
Chairperson Technical and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Irfan Qaiser Sheikh said that a strategic decision has been taken to launch entirely local and international demand driven short courses in Hospitality sector. Academic department would condu
Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif rolled out a red carpet for international investors gathering in a two-day seminar in a hotel in Lahore on Friday, saying "My investor is my master." His comment was part of a speech he made in an inaugural session of the sem
A review meeting of Punjab Thalassemia Prevention Programme (PTPP) was held here at Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) Lahore, here on Friday under the chairmanship of Khawaja Salman Rafique, Advisor Health Punjab. The meeting was attended by Jawwad
"Pakistani businessmen should adopt aggressive marketing strategy to get their due share in the international market whereas regional trade is also another neglected area where appropriate attention is required." Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (L
As the temperature dropped below the freezing point in several places including Kalat -04°C, Dalbandin, Astore, Kalam -02°C, Skardu, Parachinar -01°C., the Meteorological department has forecast more rain spells in this month. Three spells of rain/snow ar
Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Maqsood Ismail has proposed that an international investment conference should also be held in Balochistan. Welcoming the investment conference in Islamabad and Lahore, he said that such events were alway
University of Karachi and Pakistan Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve research work in both the institutions. Dr Aliya Rehman, Director Office of Research, Innovation and
National Accountability Bureau (NAB-Karachi) has arrested an accused Muhammad Akram Arain ex-senior assistant engineer KESC (Now K-Electric) on charges of accumulating assets beyond his known sources of income. A press release issued by the NAB said here
The inauguration of construction of new building for the zonal office of Zarai Tarqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) will be held here on November 11. ZTBL's President Syed Talat Mahmood will kick-off the ground-breaking of this project near New Sabzi Mandi at Sup
Jamaat-e-Islam (JI) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Friday formally entered an electoral alliance ahead of local bodies election for "peace and civic development of the long bleeding metropolis" but warned of a joint protest if polls were rigged. Both par
The inauguration of construction of new building for the zonal office of Zarai Tarqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) will be held here on November 11. ZTBL's President Syed Talat Mahmood will kick-off the ground-breaking of this project near New Sabzi Mandi at Sup