Two separate agreements were signed between Punjab Government and Chinese and Danish companies for setting up 2320 megawatt energy projects in South Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif was the chief guest. Under the agreement signed between Punjab govern
Two separate agreements were signed between Punjab Government and Chinese and Danish companies for setting up 2320 megawatt energy projects in South Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif was the chief guest. Under the agreement signed between Punjab govern
A United Nations envoy halted his attempts to launch Syrian peace talks on Wednesday after the army, backed by Russian air strikes, made a major advance against rebel forces north of Aleppo, choking opposition supply lines from Turkey to the city. In what
A United Nations envoy halted his attempts to launch Syrian peace talks on Wednesday after the army, backed by Russian air strikes, made a major advance against rebel forces north of Aleppo, choking opposition supply lines from Turkey to the city. In what
The imposition of the 1952 Essential Services Maintenance Act on the Pakistan International Airline has been challenged before the Lahore High Court. Ishtiaq Chaudhry, a bar member, has said the Act for airliner staff militates the constitution and no law
The imposition of the 1952 Essential Services Maintenance Act on the Pakistan International Airline has been challenged before the Lahore High Court. Ishtiaq Chaudhry, a bar member, has said the Act for airliner staff militates the constitution and no law
Rescuers searched Wednesday for 10 soldiers feared buried in an avalanche in India's remote Himalayas near Line of Control (LOC) with Pakistan, an army spokesman said. The soldiers were hit while on duty at a post on a glacier at an altitude of 5,800 metr
Rescuers searched Wednesday for 10 soldiers feared buried in an avalanche in India's remote Himalayas near Line of Control (LOC) with Pakistan, an army spokesman said. The soldiers were hit while on duty at a post on a glacier at an altitude of 5,800 metr
Afghanistan''s chief executive Abdullah Abdullah on Wednesday implored Indian businesses to invest in the conflict-torn nation. India is one of the leading donor nations to Afghanistan and the largest in the South Asia region, but trade between India and
Afghanistan's chief executive Abdullah Abdullah on Wednesday implored Indian businesses to invest in the conflict-torn nation. India is one of the leading donor nations to Afghanistan and the largest in the South Asia region, but trade between India and A
Afghanistan's chief executive Abdullah Abdullah on Wednesday implored Indian businesses to invest in the conflict-torn nation. India is one of the leading donor nations to Afghanistan and the largest in the South Asia region, but trade between India and A
Pakistan will host the Trade Ministers'' Council Meeting of D-8 in Islamabad on 17th February 2016. The meeting will deliberate upon the status of Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) among the contracting parties which is at an advanced stage of preparatio
All-round gains were seen on the money market on Wednesday as the rupee moved up against the dollar in the process of trading, the dealer said. The rupee posted fresh gains of 11-paisa versus the dollar due to easy supply of US currency for buying and sel
Pakistan will host the Trade Ministers' Council Meeting of D-8 in Islamabad on 17th February 2016. The meeting will deliberate upon the status of Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) among the contracting parties which is at an advanced stage of preparation
All-round gains were seen on the money market on Wednesday as the rupee moved up against the dollar in the process of trading, the dealer said. The rupee posted fresh gains of 11-paisa versus the dollar due to easy supply of US currency for buying and sel
Pakistan will host the Trade Ministers' Council Meeting of D-8 in Islamabad on 17th February 2016. The meeting will deliberate upon the status of Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) among the contracting parties which is at an advanced stage of preparation
Ministry of Interior on Wednesday issued a notification of extension of special powers to Sindh Rangers under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 for 90 days. A senior official of Ministry of Interior said that Interior Ministry issued a notification under the Ar
Ministry of Interior on Wednesday issued a notification of extension of special powers to Sindh Rangers under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 for 90 days. A senior official of Ministry of Interior said that Interior Ministry issued a notification under the Ar
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday slammed what he called "inexcusable" anti-Muslim rhetoric in the political sphere - a veiled jibe at Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump and others. Making his first visit to a mosque while in office, Obama p
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday slammed what he called "inexcusable" anti-Muslim rhetoric in the political sphere - a veiled jibe at Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump and others. Making his first visit to a mosque while in office, Obama p
Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of Cabinet has legalised import of six cargoes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) arranged by Pakistan State Oil (PSO) from Qatargas on government-to-government on FoB bases, on board FSRU in spite of OGRA disagreement o
Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of Cabinet has legalised import of six cargoes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) arranged by Pakistan State Oil (PSO) from Qatargas on government-to-government on FoB bases, on board FSRU in spite of OGRA disagreement o
Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of Cabinet has legalised import of six cargoes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) arranged by Pakistan State Oil (PSO) from Qatargas on government-to-government on FoB bases, on board FSRU in spite of OGRA disagreement o
Donald Trump went on the offensive Wednesday, accusing Republican rival Ted Cruz of stealing victory in Iowa as he sought to burnish his standing ahead of next week's primary voting in New Hampshire. The real estate mogul made the sensational accusations
Donald Trump went on the offensive Wednesday, accusing Republican rival Ted Cruz of stealing victory in Iowa as he sought to burnish his standing ahead of next week's primary voting in New Hampshire. The real estate mogul made the sensational accusations
Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday visited Hoshab area in Southern Balochistan to inspect new roads being built by Army engineers as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to ISPR, General Raheel Sharif l
Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday visited Hoshab area in Southern Balochistan to inspect new roads being built by Army engineers as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to ISPR, General Raheel Sharif l
Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday visited Hoshab area in Southern Balochistan to inspect new roads being built by Army engineers as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to ISPR, General Raheel Sharif l
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday inaugurated the Rs 13bn Gwadar-Turbat-Hoshab Road (M-8) that would link Gwadar Port with Quetta and serve as a vital part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The 193km long highway would connec
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday inaugurated the Rs 13bn Gwadar-Turbat-Hoshab Road (M-8) that would link Gwadar Port with Quetta and serve as a vital part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The 193km long highway would connec
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday inaugurated the Rs 13bn Gwadar-Turbat-Hoshab Road (M-8) that would link Gwadar Port with Quetta and serve as a vital part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The 193km long highway would connec
On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 19,503.93 points. It touched an intraday high of 19,608.42 points and an intraday low of 19,443.98 points and closed at 19,513.62 points which was 9.69 points or 0.05 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 9
On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 19,503.93 points. It touched an intraday high of 19,608.42 points and an intraday low of 19,443.98 points and closed at 19,513.62 points which was 9.69 points or 0.05 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 9
Bull-run continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange where the KSE-100 index rose by 123 points to 32,084 compared to the previous 31,961 points. The benchmark index showed volatility as was seen in its movement between the intraday high and low of 32,182 points
Bull-run continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange where the KSE-100 index rose by 123 points to 32,084 compared to the previous 31,961 points. The benchmark index showed volatility as was seen in its movement between the intraday high and low of 32,182 points
Bull-run continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange where the KSE-100 index rose by 123 points to 32,084 compared to the previous 31,961 points. The benchmark index showed volatility as was seen in its movement between the intraday high and low of 32,182 points
US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew urged China to liberalise trade of the yuan in an "orderly and transparent way," the Treasury said Wednesday, amid market worries of a sharp devaluation. In a phone call late Tuesday with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, Lew
US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew urged China to liberalise trade of the yuan in an "orderly and transparent way," the Treasury said Wednesday, amid market worries of a sharp devaluation. In a phone call late Tuesday with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, Lew
US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew urged China to liberalise trade of the yuan in an "orderly and transparent way," the Treasury said Wednesday, amid market worries of a sharp devaluation. In a phone call late Tuesday with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, Lew
State-owned China National Chemical Corp Wednesday offered $43 billion in an agreed take-over for Swiss pesticide and seed giant Syngenta, in what would be by far the biggest-ever overseas acquisition by a Chinese firm. The deal is the latest in a string
State-owned China National Chemical Corp Wednesday offered $43 billion in an agreed take-over for Swiss pesticide and seed giant Syngenta, in what would be by far the biggest-ever overseas acquisition by a Chinese firm. The deal is the latest in a string
State-owned China National Chemical Corp Wednesday offered $43 billion in an agreed take-over for Swiss pesticide and seed giant Syngenta, in what would be by far the biggest-ever overseas acquisition by a Chinese firm. The deal is the latest in a string
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that it is introducing three-year Fixed Rental Rate Government of Pakistan (GOP) Ijara Sukuk (FRR-GIS). Presently, Variable Rental Rate GOP Ijara Sukuk (VRR-GIS) is being auctioned and its rental rate is bein
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that it is introducing three-year Fixed Rental Rate Government of Pakistan (GOP) Ijara Sukuk (FRR-GIS). Presently, Variable Rental Rate GOP Ijara Sukuk (VRR-GIS) is being auctioned and its rental rate is bein
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that it is introducing three-year Fixed Rental Rate Government of Pakistan (GOP) Ijara Sukuk (FRR-GIS). Presently, Variable Rental Rate GOP Ijara Sukuk (VRR-GIS) is being auctioned and its rental rate is bein
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that it is introducing three-year Fixed Rental Rate Government of Pakistan (GOP) Ijara Sukuk (FRR-GIS). Presently, Variable Rental Rate GOP Ijara Sukuk (VRR-GIS) is being auctioned and its rental rate is bein
Regional Tax Office (RTO) Rawalpindi has unearthed a massive leakage in banks'' withholding tax regime by conducting forensic analysis with short deduction of Rs 3.562 billion under the head of ''salaries'' during July 2014 to May 2015 period. The FBR has
Regional Tax Office (RTO) Rawalpindi has unearthed a massive leakage in banks' withholding tax regime by conducting forensic analysis with short deduction of Rs 3.562 billion under the head of 'salaries' during July 2014 to May 2015 period. The FBR has re
Regional Tax Office (RTO) Rawalpindi has unearthed a massive leakage in banks' withholding tax regime by conducting forensic analysis with short deduction of Rs 3.562 billion under the head of 'salaries' during July 2014 to May 2015 period. The FBR has re
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Wednesday linked formation of a judicial commission to the PIA joint action committee's request to probe protesting employees' killings, besides asking the federal government to scrape its privation plan without
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Wednesday linked formation of a judicial commission to the PIA joint action committee's request to probe protesting employees' killings, besides asking the federal government to scrape its privation plan without
Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is examining possible abuse of dominance position/collusive behaviour under Competition Act as domestic private airlines have increased fares from 100 to 300 percent as Pakistan International Airline''s (PIA) strik