Speakers at the policy dialogue on second day of the international conference on "Inter-Regional Connectivity: South Asia and Central Asia" have evolved a consensus that enhancing people-to-people contact and institutional collaborations especially among
At least one person killed and another was injured when unidentified armed men opened fire at a vehicle here on Thursday. Police said that unknown miscreants sprayed bullets a vehicle in Nawan Kaley locality of the provincial capital Quetta. One person di
The law enforcement agencies personnel (LEAs) recovered huge cache of arms from house of ex-chairman of Fisherman Co-operative Society (FCS) here on Thursday. The LEAs on a tip-off regarding presence of weaponry raided house of ex-chairman FCS Nisar Morai
Inflows of workers' remittances continued to diminish, posting a decline of 5 percent during the first four months of this fiscal year (FY17), compared to the same period of last fiscal year (FY16). According to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) overseas Pakis
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan in a statement released on Thursday expressed its reservations over appointment of a new governor for Sindh. "MQM-Pakistan is the second largest party of Sindh. For better working relations it would have been a good i
Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, Engineer Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman Thursday said the government is going to launch Qarz-e-Hasna (interest free loan) scheme for deserving students who aspire to get higher education. He st
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said that the prevailing peace and stability in the country is the result of sacrifices of the tribal people and jawans and officers of Pak Army. This, he said, while addressing a representative Jirga of
In order to create awareness among business community and other stakeholders of the importance of corporatisation and post-incorporation compliance requirements in the light of recent amendments to the rules and regulations, the Securities and Exchange Co
World Bank (WB) report says that despite low investment, the consumption drew Pakistan's economic growth in 2016. The WB urges that macroeconomic stability should translate into developing health and education sectors. The WB's report attributed the count
World Bank (WB) report says that despite low investment, the consumption drew Pakistan's economic growth in 2016. The WB urges that macroeconomic stability should translate into developing health and education sectors. The WB's report attributed the count
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued directives to concerned authorities in Kohistan to inquire about the whereabouts of five girls who were reportedly punished for dancing and singing at a wedding ceremony four years ago. Submitting a report in the matte
State Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Thursday said that the Ministry is preparing a bill on the safety and protection of journalists which will be ready by November 20. Talking to journalists here on a dinn
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Thursday decided to bring a resolution in Senate with the help of other opposition parties against the seven-member disputed Inquiry Committee formed to probe into Newsgate Scandal. This was decided at a party meeting held i
Pakistan on Thursday declared that the India's use of heavy weaponry at the Line of Control (LoC) and Working Boundary (WB) was aimed at undermining regional peace and security, calling for an immediate end to deliberate targeting of civilian population a
The very first 135 kilowatt net metering system electricity meter was installed in the LESCO region at a private factory on Thursday. This meter facilitates the consumers on measuring the electricity either generated through solar panels for LESCO or cons
The Edhi Foundation has sought permission for establishing its own 'morgue' in the provincial metropolis to accommodate more than 500 dead bodies including the unidentified ones during any emergency situation. Edhi Foundation's Chief Faisal Edhi had writt
This is apropos Business Recorder news item "Surprise Triumph" in newspaper's yesterday's issue which tells its readers, among other things, that Republican candidate Donald Trump has won White House in stunning upset. There is no doubt about the f
Donald Trump's "America first" approach has Europe worried he may cut US commitments to Nato just as it mounts its biggest military build-up since the end of the Cold War to counter a more assertive Russia. Trump caused uproar during the campaign when he
Attempting to stall/derail the Supreme Court (SC) enquiry, one of the petitioners wanted all 400 or so named in the Panamagate to be tried. Chief Justice (CJ) Jamali dismissed it as a "20-year plan". Quoting Hazrat Umar (RA) setting a personal example by
Voluntary compliance under the self assessment system is supervised through the process of audit. Hence audit is an objective exercise with the specific purpose to assess and supervise the universal self assessment scheme at work. Selection for audit is,
The news is not that former CJP Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui has been appointed governor of Sindh; the news is that Dr Ishratul Ibad who weathered three Presidents, five prime ministers, four chief ministers and several corps commanders has been asked to call
Mian Abdul Mannan, a member of a three-person joint parliamentary sub-committee of the National Assembly and Senate finance committee, has revealed that an agreement has been reached to endorse a legislation that would extend a one-time amnesty to the rea
Zahid Mazhar, Sr Vice Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) thanked Jean Francois Cautain Ambassador of EU delegation to Pakistan for his statement that the European Union (EU) is planning to enter into a five-year strategic partnership
A Chinese security official was elected president of Interpol on Thursday for the first time, a potentially controversial choice as Beijing pursues a campaign to hunt down fugitives abroad. Vice Minister of Public Security Meng Hongwei was chosen as the n
Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Nisar Muhammad Khan, while terming the revenue collection target of Rs 3, 621 billion as unrealistic, has informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance that the FBR has so far no plan to enhance customs duty on
Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Nisar Muhammad Khan, while terming the revenue collection target of Rs 3, 621 billion as unrealistic, has informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance that the FBR has so far no plan to enhance customs duty on
Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Nisar Muhammad Khan, while terming the revenue collection target of Rs 3, 621 billion as unrealistic, has informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance that the FBR has so far no plan to enhance customs duty on
Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif has hinted at retirement of chief of army staff General Raheel Sharif as he said on Thursday that new army chief would be chosen from among the senior generals. Speaking at Aaj News talk show 'Faisla Aapka' hosted by
Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif has hinted at retirement of chief of army staff General Raheel Sharif as he said on Thursday that new army chief would be chosen from among the senior generals. Speaking at Aaj News talk show 'Faisla Aapka' hosted by
A massive cyberattack has hit at least five of Russia''s largest banks, Moscow-based internet security giant Kaspersky said Thursday. The country''s largest lender, state-controlled Sberbank, said it had been hacked into on Tuesday but managed to neutrali
A massive cyberattack has hit at least five of Russia's largest banks, Moscow-based internet security giant Kaspersky said Thursday. The country's largest lender, state-controlled Sberbank, said it had been hacked into on Tuesday but managed to neutralise
A massive cyberattack has hit at least five of Russia's largest banks, Moscow-based internet security giant Kaspersky said Thursday. The country's largest lender, state-controlled Sberbank, said it had been hacked into on Tuesday but managed to neutralise
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has so far made a recovery of Rs 3,593.295 million from nine Rental Power Projects (RPPs). However, the NAB failed to recover outstanding mobilisation advance from three companies, including Karkey, Piranghaib and
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has so far made a recovery of Rs 3,593.295 million from nine Rental Power Projects (RPPs). However, the NAB failed to recover outstanding mobilisation advance from three companies, including Karkey, Piranghaib and
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has so far made a recovery of Rs 3,593.295 million from nine Rental Power Projects (RPPs). However, the NAB failed to recover outstanding mobilisation advance from three companies, including Karkey, Piranghaib and
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has so far made a recovery of Rs 3,593.295 million from nine Rental Power Projects (RPPs). However, the NAB failed to recover outstanding mobilisation advance from three companies, including Karkey, Piranghaib and
The country''s trade deficit rose by 21.99 percent in the first four months of the current fiscal year as compared to the same period of last financial year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said Thursday. According to provisional trade figures release
The country's trade deficit rose by 21.99 percent in the first four months of the current fiscal year as compared to the same period of last financial year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said Thursday. According to provisional trade figures released
The country's trade deficit rose by 21.99 percent in the first four months of the current fiscal year as compared to the same period of last financial year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said Thursday. According to provisional trade figures released
Russia''s antitrust authority on Thursday said it had opened an investigation into Microsoft for allegedly abusing its dominance in the antivirus software market. In a statement, the Federal Anti-monopoly Service said it had taken the decision after being
Russia's antitrust authority on Thursday said it had opened an investigation into Microsoft for allegedly abusing its dominance in the antivirus software market. In a statement, the Federal Anti-monopoly Service said it had taken the decision after being
Russia's antitrust authority on Thursday said it had opened an investigation into Microsoft for allegedly abusing its dominance in the antivirus software market. In a statement, the Federal Anti-monopoly Service said it had taken the decision after being
A farmer in southern India committed suicide fearing she would be left penniless after the government's shock decision to withdraw high denomination notes from circulation, police said Thursday. Kandukuri Vinoda, 55, had a large amount of cash at her home
A farmer in southern India committed suicide fearing she would be left penniless after the government's shock decision to withdraw high denomination notes from circulation, police said Thursday. Kandukuri Vinoda, 55, had a large amount of cash at her home
India's top court ordered authorities in northern Punjab state Thursday to share river water supplies with a neighbouring state, triggering a spate of resignations by angry lawmakers. The water dispute between Punjab and Haryana has been simmering for ove
The dollar managed to recover further versus the rupee on the money market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee maintained its levels for the third day in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.70 and Rs 104.72 r
India's top court ordered authorities in northern Punjab state Thursday to share river water supplies with a neighbouring state, triggering a spate of resignations by angry lawmakers. The water dispute between Punjab and Haryana has been simmering for ove
The dollar managed to recover further versus the rupee on the money market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee maintained its levels for the third day in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.70 and Rs 104.72 r
The Russian government was in touch with members of President-elect Donald Trump's political team during the US election campaign and knows most of his entourage, one of Russia's most senior diplomats told the Interfax news agency on Thursday. Accused by
The Russian government was in touch with members of President-elect Donald Trump's political team during the US election campaign and knows most of his entourage, one of Russia's most senior diplomats told the Interfax news agency on Thursday. Accused by
Following the victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election, the Foreign Office on Thursday said that Pakistan looks forward to work with the new administration in pursuit of the common ideals of freedom, democracy and prosperity.
Following the victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election, the Foreign Office on Thursday said that Pakistan looks forward to work with the new administration in pursuit of the common ideals of freedom, democracy and prosperity.
Protesters burned a giant orange-haired head of Donald Trump in effigy, lit fires in the streets and blocked traffic as rage over the billionaire's election victory spilled onto the streets of major US cities. From New York to Los Angeles, thousands of pe
Protesters burned a giant orange-haired head of Donald Trump in effigy, lit fires in the streets and blocked traffic as rage over the billionaire's election victory spilled onto the streets of major US cities. From New York to Los Angeles, thousands of pe
Barack Obama and his successor Donald Trump held a 90-minute transition meeting in the Oval Office Thursday, with the outgoing president vowing his support after an "excellent conversation." The Democratic US leader told the Republican president-elect his
Barack Obama and his successor Donald Trump held a 90-minute transition meeting in the Oval Office Thursday, with the outgoing president vowing his support after an "excellent conversation." The Democratic US leader told the Republican president-elect his
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 23,964.96 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 24,262.19 points and an intraday low of 23,964.96 points and closed at 24,187.70 which was 222.74 points or 0.93 percent
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 23,964.96 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 24,262.19 points and an intraday low of 23,964.96 points and closed at 24,187.70 which was 222.74 points or 0.93 percent
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Thursday demonstrated a strong upward trend throughout the day. The benchmark KSE-100 index crossed 42,700 psychological level on the back of local investors and institutions'' support. The index closed at the highest-ever le
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Thursday demonstrated a strong upward trend throughout the day. The benchmark KSE-100 index crossed 42,700 psychological level on the back of local investors and institutions' support. The index closed at the highest-ever lev
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Thursday demonstrated a strong upward trend throughout the day. The benchmark KSE-100 index crossed 42,700 psychological level on the back of local investors and institutions' support. The index closed at the highest-ever lev
An investigation committee to probe the controversial news report has been provided with the relevant documents and records, according to well placed sources. The first-ever meeting of the committee was held in-camera in the Punjab House here where the In
An investigation committee to probe the controversial news report has been provided with the relevant documents and records, according to well placed sources. The first-ever meeting of the committee was held in-camera in the Punjab House here where the In
Finance Ministry has reportedly opposed waiving off Rs 50 billion to Sindh government through an agreement tailored by the Ministry of Water and Power saying that the proposed settlement will create a precedent for other provinces which cannot be entertai
Finance Ministry has reportedly opposed waiving off Rs 50 billion to Sindh government through an agreement tailored by the Ministry of Water and Power saying that the proposed settlement will create a precedent for other provinces which cannot be entertai
Finance Ministry has reportedly opposed waiving off Rs 50 billion to Sindh government through an agreement tailored by the Ministry of Water and Power saying that the proposed settlement will create a precedent for other provinces which cannot be entertai
Sri Lanka announced Thursday it would lift a ban on foreigners owning property as the cash-strapped country sought to attract foreign capital to rebuild its war-ravaged economy. Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake told parliament of the potential to attrac