At least four members of the same family including three women and a man were killed and two others sustained injuries when roof of their house collapsed in Union Council Sudher of district Swabi on Monday morning. According to details, roof of a mud hous
Federal Minister for Education & Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood has said that skill development is the most effective tool to help the country progress and prosper speedily. "Skill development is at the top of the current government's agenda and we
Strong political will is required to implement reforms in the police system. This was stated by Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle, former Inspector General Police (IGP), in an exclusive chat with this correspondent. He emphasized that reforms in Punjab police are
KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan said on Monday the provincial government was making efforts to make legislation for eradicating ice drug from the society and has planned to set up a rehabilitation centre for addicts in the metropolis. He expressed these vi
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Khusro Bakhtyar has said that providing clean drinking water to major urban cities will be made a part of development strategy to address the needs of the people in view of fast urban growth. The Paki
Federal Finance Minister Asad Umar and Minister of State for Revenue Hammad Azhar met with Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar at Governor House on Monday. The Finance Minister apprised the Governor about measures taken by the PTI government for econ
Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Monday constituted a 13-member committee of the parliamentary leaders on conduct of members. The committee will work under the chairmanship of the Speaker and consist of Leader of the House/Prime Minister Imran Khan,
Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has said that Pakistan's role in bringing Taliban to the negotiation table has been appreciated by US President Donald Trump. During an interview with Gulf News on Sunday, Chaudhry said that Trump appreciated Islamabad'
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Faculty of Public Health, Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar and Nanjing Medical University (NMU), China.
Some 22 Pakistani exhibitors will take part in Texworld, Apparel Sourcing and Leatherworld fair to be held in Paris. Some exhibitors from Pakistan are directly participating in the fair, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is setting up Pakista
Business community hailed the PTI-led government for granting visa on arrival, business visa and e-visa under new visa policy. The veteran business leader said that easing the visa policy with the facility of on arrival visa for 50 countries, business vis
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Dr Kalim Imam accepted on Monday that menace of corruption within the department has adversely affected its overall performances. Addressing a at a high-level meeting here at the Central Police Office (CPO) the prov
Dr Farooq Sattar filed a petition in Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday against his expulsion from Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P). In his petition, he stated that his expulsion from the party is against the rules of Election Commission of Pakista
Government doctors went on strike across Sindh from Monday over non-payment of salaries, alllowances and health insurance Patients arriving at government hospitals across Sindh have been facing severe difficulties as the physicians are on strike and all O
President Dr Arif Alvi expressed his support for the development of Islamic banking industry in the country in a meeting held with Irfan Siddiqui President & CEO Meezan Bank and Jameel Ahmad Deputy Governor State Bank of Pakistan along with a delegation f
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday called for revisiting National Finance Commission (NFC) criterion. "The ratio of NFC tied to performance ought to be increased and revenue generation be given more weightage reducing the weightage to popu
Members of opposition parties in the Senate on Monday criticised the government for maintaining, what they called, a 'blacklist' on airports to restrict foreign travel of the citizens and urged the government to abolish it forthwith.
Power Division is to submit a report to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Net Hydel Profit (NHP) on Tuesday (today), official sources told Business Recorder. "An amount of Rs 43 billion of NHP has been made part of the tariff of which Rs
The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to TV anchor Dr Shahid Masood in the Pakistan Television Corporation corruption case. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Manzoor Ahmed Malik and Justice Sardar Tariq Masood heard the bail application of TV anchor
Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday summoned all medical reports of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif after his counsel pleaded to bail out his client on the ground of his deteriorating health conditions in jail.
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received British High Commissioner Thomas Drew at the Foreign Office on Monday. The two sides expressed satisfaction over the current trajectory of bilateral ties and agreed to further enhance relations in al
The leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Monday approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking disqualification of former President Asif Ali Zardari under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution for non-disclosure of a luxury apartment in USA and expensive
The Sindh Assembly on Monday legislated to set up a child healthcare institute to provide the newborn babies with a specialised care in the province. The institute will also serve as an independent degree awarding organisation. The house unanimously voted
A parliamentary panel has sought in-camera briefing on international agreements on Reko Diq and Saindak Copper Gold projects from the federal and Balochistan governments. The committee was informed about the present position of exploration of gold and coa
Like ever, India's Republic Day was marked in the Occupied Jammu and Kashmir as 'Black Day' as the Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control reminded the world that India's continued denial of right to self-determination to the Kashmiris is contrary
With diplomatic ties between France and Italy increasingly tense, some observers have reached for marital metaphors to describe the breakdown in relations between two countries at the heart of the European Union. Veteran French foreign affairs commentator
January 27, 2019 media reports gave the impression that six days of talks in Doha, Qatar, between the US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad and the Taliban had all but delivered a peace deal for Afghanistan. The reports outlined the agreement as cons
The article written by me in Business Recorder on Monday 21st of January 2019 had speculated that the primary motive for presentation of the Mini-Budget was to control the burgeoning budget deficit in the on-going fiscal year, 2018-19. The first si
Exasperated by the ministers' attitude towards the Senate, members of the opposition boycotted Friday's proceedings (the house was not in quorum either) requesting Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani to give a ruling on the issue. They returned, however, after the Mi
The Federal cabinet gave its go-ahead on Thursday to the government plan to form a new Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority (PMRA) bringing under it the existing media regulatory bodies. This, said Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry, is to be done by merg
The latest United Nations report on world economic situation and prospects for 2019 released by its Department of Economic and Social Affairs presents a very unfavourable view of Pakistan's economy. It says the country's economy is facing severe Balance o
After British MPs rejected Prime Minister Theresa May''s Brexit deal, they will vote Tuesday on what they want her to do next. The House of Commons voted on January 15 to reject the withdrawal agreement May has struck with the European Union, leaving Brit
After British MPs rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal, they will vote Tuesday on what they want her to do next. The House of Commons voted on January 15 to reject the withdrawal agreement May has struck with the European Union, leaving Brita
After British MPs rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal, they will vote Tuesday on what they want her to do next. The House of Commons voted on January 15 to reject the withdrawal agreement May has struck with the European Union, leaving Brita
Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar has said that next budget of 2019-20 would be a depiction of the federal and provincial governments' joint strategies for development. The minister expressed these views in a meeting with
Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar has said that next budget of 2019-20 would be a depiction of the federal and provincial governments' joint strategies for development. The minister expressed these views in a meeting with
Following the election of a new board of directors of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) on 25th January 2019, the Board elected Syed Yawar Ali (Nestle Pakistan) as Chairman and Saquib Shirazi (Shirazi Investments) as Vice Chairman.
Following the election of a new board of directors of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) on 25th January 2019, the Board elected Syed Yawar Ali (Nestle Pakistan) as Chairman and Saquib Shirazi (Shirazi Investments) as Vice Chairman.
Following the election of a new board of directors of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) on 25th January 2019, the Board elected Syed Yawar Ali (Nestle Pakistan) as Chairman and Saquib Shirazi (Shirazi Investments) as Vice Chairman.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sought taxation proposals from chief commissioners/ collectors and business community for the next fiscal budget (2019-20), covering broadening the tax base, increase in revenue, removing anomalies and eliminating ta
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sought taxation proposals from chief commissioners/ collectors and business community for the next fiscal budget (2019-20), covering broadening the tax base, increase in revenue, removing anomalies and eliminating ta
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sought taxation proposals from chief commissioners/ collectors and business community for the next fiscal budget (2019-20), covering broadening the tax base, increase in revenue, removing anomalies and eliminating ta
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Monday submitted a draft constitutional amendment bill in the National Assembly, seeking two separate provinces in Punjab - Bahawalpur and South Punjab.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Monday submitted a draft constitutional amendment bill in the National Assembly, seeking two separate provinces in Punjab - Bahawalpur and South Punjab.
The Sup-reme Court will begin today (Tuesday) a review of its acquittal of a Christian woman Aasia Bibi charged with blasphemy, a verdict that sparked days of protests over a case that has divided society and incited killings. A three-judge panel, includi
The Sup-reme Court will begin today (Tuesday) a review of its acquittal of a Christian woman Aasia Bibi charged with blasphemy, a verdict that sparked days of protests over a case that has divided society and incited killings. A three-judge panel, includi
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce monetary policy for next two months on Thursday. The meeting of the monetary policy committee will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Islamabad for deliberations on the economic indicators to take a dec
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce monetary policy for next two months on Thursday. The meeting of the monetary policy committee will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Islamabad for deliberations on the economic indicators to take a dec
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce monetary policy for next two months on Thursday. The meeting of the monetary policy committee will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Islamabad for deliberations on the economic indicators to take a dec
The repatriation of profit and dividend by the foreign investors registered a straight decline of 37 percent during the first half of current fiscal year (FY19). The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monday revealed that foreign investors repatriated some $759
The repatriation of profit and dividend by the foreign investors registered a straight decline of 37 percent during the first half of current fiscal year (FY19). The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monday revealed that foreign investors repatriated some $759
The repatriation of profit and dividend by the foreign investors registered a straight decline of 37 percent during the first half of current fiscal year (FY19). The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monday revealed that foreign investors repatriated some $759
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has termed the Federal Board of Revenue''s tax policy for real estate sector as unfair and recommended formulation of tax policy in consultation with the stakeholders to maximise its effectiveness and assist in
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has termed the Federal Board of Revenue's tax policy for real estate sector as unfair and recommended formulation of tax policy in consultation with the stakeholders to maximise its effectiveness and assist in
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has termed the Federal Board of Revenue's tax policy for real estate sector as unfair and recommended formulation of tax policy in consultation with the stakeholders to maximise its effectiveness and assist in
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Monday recommended the establishment of a ''Real Estate Regulatory Body'' and a complete overhaul of the existing legal framework covering the real estate sector to protect the interests of all stakeholders, pa
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Monday recommended the establishment of a 'Real Estate Regulatory Body' and a complete overhaul of the existing legal framework covering the real estate sector to protect the interests of all stakeholders, part
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Monday recommended the establishment of a 'Real Estate Regulatory Body' and a complete overhaul of the existing legal framework covering the real estate sector to protect the interests of all stakeholders, part
With a view to further improving the ease of doing business, the federal government is taking steps to club all taxes into one tax in the next federal budget following which there will be a single tax collector and businessmen will have to pay a single ta
With a view to further improving the ease of doing business, the federal government is taking steps to club all taxes into one tax in the next federal budget following which there will be a single tax collector and businessmen will have to pay a single ta
With a view to further improving the ease of doing business, the federal government is taking steps to club all taxes into one tax in the next federal budget following which there will be a single tax collector and businessmen will have to pay a single ta
With a view to further improving the ease of doing business, the federal government is taking steps to club all taxes into one tax in the next federal budget following which there will be a single tax collector and businessmen will have to pay a single ta
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Monday started the week on a positive note as investor sentiment remained optimistic following the economic reforms package announced by the government. BRIndex100 gained 16.37 points or 0.38 percent to close at 4,299.39 poin
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Monday started the week on a positive note as investor sentiment remained optimistic following the economic reforms package announced by the government. BRIndex100 gained 16.37 points or 0.38 percent to close at 4,299.39 poin
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Monday started the week on a positive note as investor sentiment remained optimistic following the economic reforms package announced by the government. BRIndex100 gained 16.37 points or 0.38 percent to close at 4,299.39 poin
The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) is in a process of revising the criteria for establishment of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for which a draft summary has been forwarded to the concerned organisations.
The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) is in a process of revising the criteria for establishment of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for which a draft summary has been forwarded to the concerned organisations.
The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) is in a process of revising the criteria for establishment of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for which a draft summary has been forwarded to the concerned organisations.
The federal government has revised procedure for operation of Assignment Accounts with discontinuation of special drawing accounts (SDAs), personal ledger accounts (PLAs) and revolving fund accounts (RFA) in local currency by the federal and provincial go
The federal government has revised procedure for operation of Assignment Accounts with discontinuation of special drawing accounts (SDAs), personal ledger accounts (PLAs) and revolving fund accounts (RFA) in local currency by the federal and provincial go
The rupee showed slight changes against the dollar on the money market on Monday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee inched up by one paisa in terms of the dollar for buying at Rs 138.74 and it also gained two paisas for selling at
The federal government has revised procedure for operation of Assignment Accounts with discontinuation of special drawing accounts (SDAs), personal ledger accounts (PLAs) and revolving fund accounts (RFA) in local currency by the federal and provincial go
The rupee showed slight changes against the dollar on the money market on Monday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee inched up by one paisa in terms of the dollar for buying at Rs 138.74 and it also gained two paisas for selling at
The euro zone economy has performed worse than expected in recent months and global uncertainty is weighing on economic sentiment, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said on Monday, repeating the bank''s recent warnings about growth.
The euro zone economy has performed worse than expected in recent months and global uncertainty is weighing on economic sentiment, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said on Monday, repeating the bank's recent warnings about growth.
The euro zone economy has performed worse than expected in recent months and global uncertainty is weighing on economic sentiment, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said on Monday, repeating the bank's recent warnings about growth.