Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the government is negotiating with Italian oil/gas giant Eni to import 0.75 million tons of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Talking to a group of media persons here on Thursday w
Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the government is negotiating with Italian oil/gas giant Eni to import 0.75 million tons of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Talking to a group of media persons here on Thursday w
The government would announce relief measures in budget (2016-17), including tax relief on the import of vitamins/minerals and micronutrients, increase threshold for cottage industry for exemption from sales tax from Rs 5 million to Rs 10 million and furt
The government would announce relief measures in budget (2016-17), including tax relief on the import of vitamins/minerals and micronutrients, increase threshold for cottage industry for exemption from sales tax from Rs 5 million to Rs 10 million and furt
The rupee managed to hold firm trend against the dollar on the money market on Thursday, dealer said. The rupee did not move sharply against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.80 and Rs 104.82 respectively, dealer said.
The government would announce relief measures in budget (2016-17), including tax relief on the import of vitamins/minerals and micronutrients, increase threshold for cottage industry for exemption from sales tax from Rs 5 million to Rs 10 million and furt
The rupee managed to hold firm trend against the dollar on the money market on Thursday, dealer said. The rupee did not move sharply against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.80 and Rs 104.82 respectively, dealer said.
US President Barack Obama on Thursday said that global leaders are "rattled" by some of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's policies, blasting the ideas as demonstrating "ignorance" of how the world works. Trump, the billionaire US
US President Barack Obama on Thursday said that global leaders are "rattled" by some of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's policies, blasting the ideas as demonstrating "ignorance" of how the world works. Trump, the billionaire US
Donald Trump claimed Thursday to have secured the support of enough delegates to become the Republican presidential nominee, vaulting past the threshold of 1,237 needed to win the party's primary race. The accomplishment caps an extraordinary rise by a po
Donald Trump claimed Thursday to have secured the support of enough delegates to become the Republican presidential nominee, vaulting past the threshold of 1,237 needed to win the party's primary race. The accomplishment caps an extraordinary rise by a po
Bangladesh police Thursday charged a senior opposition official with sedition for allegedly plotting against the state when he met an Israeli government adviser, an official said. The move comes as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government is stepping up
Bangladesh police Thursday charged a senior opposition official with sedition for allegedly plotting against the state when he met an Israeli government adviser, an official said. The move comes as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government is stepping up
Minister of State for Communication Abdul Hakeem Baloch on Thursday claimed that he was left with no option but to quit as he had no powers regarding important issues, including the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Talking to Business Recorder<
Minister of State for Communication Abdul Hakeem Baloch on Thursday claimed that he was left with no option but to quit as he had no powers regarding important issues, including the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Talking to Business Recorder<
Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on Thursday to review the reasons for shortfall in cotton production and also to devise short and medium term plans for increasing production. The Minister expressed concern that shortfall in cotton cro
Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on Thursday to review the reasons for shortfall in cotton production and also to devise short and medium term plans for increasing production. The Minister expressed concern that shortfall in cotton cro
Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on Thursday to review the reasons for shortfall in cotton production and also to devise short and medium term plans for increasing production. The Minister expressed concern that shortfall in cotton cro
Masked youths clashed with police in Paris and striking workers blockaded refineries and nuclear power stations on Thursday as an escalating wave of industrial action against labour reforms rocked France. Police fired tear gas at around 100 protesters who
Masked youths clashed with police in Paris and striking workers blockaded refineries and nuclear power stations on Thursday as an escalating wave of industrial action against labour reforms rocked France. Police fired tear gas at around 100 protesters who
Masked youths clashed with police in Paris and striking workers blockaded refineries and nuclear power stations on Thursday as an escalating wave of industrial action against labour reforms rocked France. Police fired tear gas at around 100 protesters who
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to return on May 28 from London to preside over a tentatively scheduled meeting of National Economic Council (NEC) on May 30 to approve development outlay and growth targets for the next fiscal year. When contacted,
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to return on May 28 from London to preside over a tentatively scheduled meeting of National Economic Council (NEC) on May 30 to approve development outlay and growth targets for the next fiscal year. When contacted,
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to return on May 28 from London to preside over a tentatively scheduled meeting of National Economic Council (NEC) on May 30 to approve development outlay and growth targets for the next fiscal year. When contacted,
Army Chief General Raheel Sharif on Thursday said no military in the world has been able to synergise effects as much as the Pakistan Army has single-handedly. Addressing the participants at Command and Staff College in Quetta, General Raheel said he is p
Army Chief General Raheel Sharif on Thursday said no military in the world has been able to synergise effects as much as the Pakistan Army has single-handedly. Addressing the participants at Command and Staff College in Quetta, General Raheel said he is p
The government has rejected telecom operators'''' proposals of withdrawal of different taxes, lifting restrictions on SIM count and offer of two lots each of 2x5 MHz spectrum before the Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) spectrum (3G) auction, it is l
The government has rejected telecom operators'' proposals of withdrawal of different taxes, lifting restrictions on SIM count and offer of two lots each of 2x5 MHz spectrum before the Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) spectrum (3G) auction, it is lea
The government has rejected telecom operators' proposals of withdrawal of different taxes, lifting restrictions on SIM count and offer of two lots each of 2x5 MHz spectrum before the Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) spectrum (3G) auction, it is lear
The government has rejected telecom operators' proposals of withdrawal of different taxes, lifting restrictions on SIM count and offer of two lots each of 2x5 MHz spectrum before the Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) spectrum (3G) auction, it is lear
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has accorded approval to an increase in hydel tariff by Rs 1.25 per unit from Rs 1.10 per unit aimed at facilitating payments of Rs 40 billion of Net Hydel Profit (NHP) to KPK as per agreement. With the
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has accorded approval to an increase in hydel tariff by Rs 1.25 per unit from Rs 1.10 per unit aimed at facilitating payments of Rs 40 billion of Net Hydel Profit (NHP) to KPK as per agreement. With the
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has accorded approval to an increase in hydel tariff by Rs 1.25 per unit from Rs 1.10 per unit aimed at facilitating payments of Rs 40 billion of Net Hydel Profit (NHP) to KPK as per agreement. With the
An ordinary, albeit strikingly clear, headshot of the secretive Afghan Taliban's newly appointed chieftain has triggered a flurry of speculation over the motive behind its release. A picture of Haibatullah Akhundzada was unofficially circulated on social
An ordinary, albeit strikingly clear, headshot of the secretive Afghan Taliban's newly appointed chieftain has triggered a flurry of speculation over the motive behind its release. A picture of Haibatullah Akhundzada was unofficially circulated on social
Hopes of negotiating peace with the Afghan Taliban's new leader were swiftly fading from all sides Thursday, as US President Barack Obama warned the extremist movement will continue killing in Afghanistan. Obama told reporters in Japan, where he is meetin
Hopes of negotiating peace with the Afghan Taliban's new leader were swiftly fading from all sides Thursday, as US President Barack Obama warned the extremist movement will continue killing in Afghanistan. Obama told reporters in Japan, where he is meetin
Secretary Foreign Affairs Aizaz Chaudhry on Thursday met ambassadors of friendly countries and briefed them on situation in the wake of recent US drone attack in which Taliban Chief Mullah Mansour was killed. Sources said the Foreign Secretary in separate
Secretary Foreign Affairs Aizaz Chaudhry on Thursday met ambassadors of friendly countries and briefed them on situation in the wake of recent US drone attack in which Taliban Chief Mullah Mansour was killed. Sources said the Foreign Secretary in separate
Balochistan Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday said that security agencies had arrested six Afghan intelligence operatives from Balochistan, who were involved in attacks on FC personnel and citizens, and bomb blasts in the province. "The accused were
Balochistan Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday said that security agencies had arrested six Afghan intelligence operatives from Balochistan, who were involved in attacks on FC personnel and citizens, and bomb blasts in the province. "The accused were
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 23,036.33. It touched an intraday high of 23,160.13 and an intraday Low of 22,823.27 and closed at 22,905.71 which was -130.62 points or -0.57 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 142,945,700, which was 67.1
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 23,036.33. It touched an intraday high of 23,160.13 and an intraday Low of 22,823.27 and closed at 22,905.71 which was -130.62 points or -0.57 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 142,945,700, which was 67.1
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Thursday ended higher led by investors'' interest in select scrips. The benchmark KSE-100 index gained 41.54 points to close at 36,541 points compared to 36,499 points Wednesday. Ahsan Mehanti, analyst at Arif Habib, said tha
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Thursday ended higher led by investors' interest in select scrips. The benchmark KSE-100 index gained 41.54 points to close at 36,541 points compared to 36,499 points Wednesday. Ahsan Mehanti, analyst at Arif Habib, said that
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Thursday ended higher led by investors' interest in select scrips. The benchmark KSE-100 index gained 41.54 points to close at 36,541 points compared to 36,499 points Wednesday. Ahsan Mehanti, analyst at Arif Habib, said that
World leaders focused Thursday on pumping up the global economy and worries over the growing clout of China - which promptly told the G7 club of rich nations to mind its own business. Presidents and prime ministers from the Group of Seven huddled in Japan
World leaders focused Thursday on pumping up the global economy and worries over the growing clout of China - which promptly told the G7 club of rich nations to mind its own business. Presidents and prime ministers from the Group of Seven huddled in Japan
World leaders focused Thursday on pumping up the global economy and worries over the growing clout of China - which promptly told the G7 club of rich nations to mind its own business. Presidents and prime ministers from the Group of Seven huddled in Japan
Oil prices hit $50 a barrel on Thursday for the first time in seven months, then bounced below that level and settled lower on the day as investors worried robust price gains could encourage more output and add to the global glut. Wildfires in Canada''s o
Oil prices hit $50 a barrel on Thursday for the first time in seven months, then bounced below that level and settled lower on the day as investors worried robust price gains could encourage more output and add to the global glut. Wildfires in Canada's oi
Oil prices hit $50 a barrel on Thursday for the first time in seven months, then bounced below that level and settled lower on the day as investors worried robust price gains could encourage more output and add to the global glut. Wildfires in Canada's oi