Special Assistant to the PM on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that it is the foremost priority of government to safeguard due rights of media workers.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far constituted a total of 490 market committees having 2,090 members across the country for documentation of traders, resolution of their tax related issues and enforcing major documentation measure of seeking CN
Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation for the combined income groups during the week ended on January 23 has dipped by 0.40 percent against week ended on January 16, 2020; however, SPI on annual basis climbed up by 19.69 percent, said SPI
The federal government may not be able to achieve the target of filling 129,301 vacant posts in different ministries, divisions and subordinate organizations within four months as the Parliament is yet to clear a bill pertaining to job quota, sources said
The government and the people of Pakistan Saturday conveyed their condolences over reported loss of precious lives due to a high intensity earthquake which jolted eastern part of Turkey.
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey rose to 29 as rescue workers raced against time Saturday to find survivors under the rubble.
A report forwarded to Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday held politicians and government officials responsible for the wheat crisis that has made life difficult for Pakistanis.
President Xi Jinping warned Saturday that China was facing a "grave" situation as authorities took urgent action to halt the spread of a virus that has killed 41 people and is overwhelming hospitals at the epicentre of the health emergency.
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar has said that Pakistan has made significant progress towards combating money laundering and terror financing, but it is premature to speculate on the decision that Financial Action Task Force (FATF) membe
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Saturday said that neither there is any forward bloc nor any pressure group in Punjab; we are taking coalition party along and all the stakeholders of the Punjab government are on the same page.
Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to hold crucial meetings with senior provincial PTI leadership today (Sunday) to pacify disgruntled PTI allies, and aggrieved Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q), Business Recorder has learnt.
The Federal Cabinet has waived penalty of 10 per cent non-conformance on M/s Air Sial for not acquiring Air Operator Certificate (AOC) within the allowed timeframe meant to process Regular Public Transport (RPT) licence.
The Indian army once again resorted to ceasefire violations from across the restive Line of Control (LoC), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.
Indian authorities on Saturday restored internet in occupied Kashmir after a five-and-a half-month blackout but maintained a block on social media sites.
The significant increase in Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes has adversely affected the output of the industry. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the output of the cigarette industry sharply declined by 34.5 percent during first quarte
"Would the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) let Pakistanis know where atta can be bought for Rs 40 per/kg so that people can go there to buy atta," it was stated by former Finance Minister Dr Hafiz Pasha.
Employers Federation of Pakistan has said that it is inundated by complaints from members regarding unauthorized visits being undertaken by a Commissioner appointed by Sindh High Court and who is "overstepping" the mandate vested by the Sindh High Court.
Three protesters were shot dead in Iraq on Saturday in clashes with security forces clearing out streets and squares occupied for months by anti-government demonstrators, stoking fears of a wider crackdown.
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday challenged the Islamabad High Court verdict declaring Akbar Sher Babar as a member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
The US envoy Alice Wells, who recently visited New Delhi, urged India for immediate release of political leaders detained without charge in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir post the abrogation of Article 370 of Indian constitution. Alice Wells, the Princ
Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said the world is now acknowledging the anti-democratic and fascist ideology being imposed in occupied Kashmir and in India.
Based on the recommendations of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), the government is likely to approve 99 percent reduction in Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) on fertilizer to decrease urea prices. This decision is all set to accrue ben
International Relations (IR), as a separate discipline, is almost 100 years old but in Pakistan its academic life is nearly 50 years. Mostly promoted by US and Britain as major powers, it drew its roots from the discipline of Political Science and Area St
Political pressures are mounting on PM Imran Khan to control inflation and create new jobs. Coalition partners are flexing muscles to get MNAs'/MPAs' funds, seeing that members within PTI clan are voicing concerns now. A government with a razor-thin major
A mysterious new virus has claimed 41 lives since emerging from a seafood and animal market in the Chinese city of Wuhan in Hubei province. Causing pneumonia like symptoms, the virus named as coronavirus has spread across China, several Asian countries an
Although the severe political turbulence buffeting Sardar Usman Buzdar's government is not yet over, the winds of in-house change are blowing through the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Reports suggest that a revolt within the ruling PTI
The Principal Information Officer (PIO), Muhammad Tahir Hassan has stated that the Ministry of Information has framed an Advertising Policy which will be implemented after consultation with the APNS and other stakeholders.
The PC-1s of new schemes included in Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2019-20 are required to be furnished before 31st January, 2020. No new scheme will be continued in next year's ADP if not approved as per given timeline, the budget circular of the Si
President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Anjum Nisar has agreed on joint efforts with the Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) to resolve the problems facing commercial importers on a priority
Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society has expressed profound grief on behalf of APNS Office Bearers and members of the Executive Committee over the sad demise of Akram Daar uncle of Muhammad Umar Butt, Chief Editor, Daily Pr
Gold trading was closed at Rs 91000 per tola, up by Rs 700 on the local market, traders said on Saturday. The precious metal was traded for Rs 78081 per 10 grams up by Rs 600 and $1572 an ounce up by $ 13. Silver was selling for Rs 1000 per tola, Rs 857.3
President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Mian Anjum Nisar, has urged the government to continue electricity tariff of 7.5 Cent/Kwh for Zero-rated sector as announced in January 2019. He said that upward shift in elect
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed local government department to expedite the procurement process of snorkel, fire tenders and tractor trollies for local bodies of the province.
Ambassador of Bulgaria Aleksandar Borisov Parashkevov on Saturday said the lowest tax rate and tax holiday has made his country a lucrative destination for investment. Pakistani businessmen should avail this opportunity by joining hands with their Bulgari
All Pakistan Meat Processors & Exporters Association (APMPEA) Chairman Nasib Ahmad Saifi has drawn the attention of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MNFS&R) towards what he claimed 'reck
"We need to change the concept of emergency medicine (EM) in Pakistan. We also need to increase the number of trained EM physicians. There should be a two-year certification, one year diploma or MCPS in EM.
Federal Minister for Railways, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on Saturday said that five dry ports will be restored and made functional by March this year. Talking to media here after inaugurating the freight train at dry port Mughalpura, the minister said that bus
President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday held a meeting with Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, here Saturday and exchanged views on government affairs and other matters of mutual interest.
Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to arrive here on Sunday (today) a day-long visit to discuss matters concerning performance and affairs of the PTI-led Punjab government.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar inaugurated the new biometric ATM in Melody Market Islamabad for the beneficiaries of Ehsaas Kifalat Programme.
Islamabad High Court issued notice to the Establishment Division to file a report within one month on new rules framed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for promotion of BS-18 to BS-20 officers.
The federal government has released Rs 425.69 billion (60.73 per cent) including Rs 85.168 billion foreign aid (66.39 per cent) for various ongoing and new development projects under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2019-20 against the total b
Prices of milk, chicken, wheat flour and sugar witnessed an increasing trend during this week past against the preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday.
Over 21 incidents of different robberies, car lifting, murder and kidnapping took place in various parts of the city during the last week, exposing the police performance with respect to protection of life and property.
Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) Saturday launched a project on "Enhancing Food Security through Strategic Interventions in Agriculture" in 12 union councils of districts Swabi and Torghar of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In the interest of general public, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has conveyed to the corporate sector that companies involved in misleading and unfair trade practices must be discouraged from selling their inferior products/services in a de
European Union leaders meet next month in Brussels to try to agree a first post-Brexit longterm budget, with divisions over proposed cuts that could undermine defence and climate change ambitions. European Council President Charles Michel on Saturday invi
High wind forced Boeing to again delay the inaugural flight of its long-haul 777X aircraft on Friday. "We'll try again tomorrow," Boeing said on Twitter, aiming for a 10:00 am (1800 GMT) flight from the airfield in Everett, Washington near the company's h
Hundreds of people hit the streets of the Lebanese capital on Saturday to mark 100 days of anti-government demonstrations and denounce a new cabinet line-up. Protests demanding the removal of politicians deemed incompetent and corrupt have gripped Lebanon
Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed telecoms security with US President Donald Trump as he prepares to announce if Britain will use China's Huawei in its 5G networks, officials said Saturday. In a phone call on Friday evening, the leaders "discussed a
At least 11 people have been killed by storms in southeastern Brazil, the same region where a dam collapse one year ago killed 270 people, firefighters said on Saturday.
Shouts, glares and unprintable words: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lost his temper at a journalist after she questioned him on the administration's stance on Ukraine, the country at the heart of President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
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ZTE Corp said it was looking to raise 11.51 billion yuan ($1.7 billion) from a private placement of A shares, and that it plans to use the proceeds for research and development (R&D) of 5G networks as well as working capital.
The Philippines raised 1.2 billion euros ($1.33 billion) from the capital market by selling its first ever zero coupon three-year euro-denominated bond and securing the lowest coupon ever for a nine-year deal, its finance secretary said on Wednesday.
Foreign investors are dumping derivatives contracts on Japan's TOPIX equity index but buying up individual, select company shares in a trade investors and analysts say is a vote of confidence in the earnings potential of companies.
Investors pulled $4.5 billion out of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that hold US stocks last week, extending the longest consecutive pullback from the domestic stock market since the spring of 2016, according to data released on Wednesday by the I
The cryptocurrency arm of Fidelity Investments, one of the world's largest investment managers, has launched its first foray into Europe, opening a new front in efforts to drag digital money into mainstream investing.
The rush for eurozone government debt showed no signs of slowing last week, as investors flocked to new fund raisings by Italy and Belgium a day after Spain saw record demand. January has seen a flurry of issuance from European governments including Irela
Wall Street fell in a broad sell-off on Friday, as investors fled equities on growing concerns over the scope of the coronavirus outbreak, capping the S&P 500's worst week in six months.
The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Friday, lingering close to the one-month low hit in the previous session, as the coronavirus outbreak weighed on oil prices and amid broad-based strength for the US currency.
Speculators snapped a six-week streak to add to their net long bets on the US dollar in the latest week, according to calculations by Reuters and US Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday.
Uganda's shilling and Zambia's kwacha are both expected to strengthen slightly against the US dollar in the next week while Kenya's shilling and the Nigerian naira will hold steady, traders said.
Digital currency could be useful as cash transactions dwindle in some countries but central banks should be in charge of issuing it, not private companies, Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Saturday.
Money changers in protests-hit Lebanon agreed to cap the dollar exchange rate at 2,000 pounds as part of efforts to curb the local currency's devaluation on the parallel market.
Investors took long positions in all Asian currencies for the first time since June 2017 as an initial trade truce between the United States and China revived appetite for riskier assets.
The US dollar slipped against the safe-haven Japanese yen on Friday as investors fretted over concerns that a spreading virus from China would curb travel and hurt economic demand.
Modest activity was witnessed on the cotton market on Saturday owing to lack of fresh leads, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs9100, they added. In the ready session, about 2000 bales of cotton changed hands between Rs8700-9200, they
ICE Canadian canola futures sagged on Thursday, pressured by weakness in palm and soyaoil, and technical selling. Technical sales began when the March contract dipped below $474.10, last week's low, a trader said. It slid below the 50-day moving average f
Northwest European gasoline barge refining margins fell to around $5.20 a barrel on Thursday on rising US inventories, but a fall in regional stocks capped losses. US gasoline stocks rose by 1.7 million barrels last week to 260 million barrels, the Energy
Shanghai steel futures hit one month lows on Thursday ahead of a week-long Lunar New Year break on worries that a new coronavirus outbreak in the country would hit construction activity.
West Ham crashed out of the FA Cup as their former manager Slaven Bilic led West Bromwich Albion to a surprise 1-0 win, while Tottenham were held to a 1-1 draw by Southampton in Saturday's fourth round action.
Nadeem Omar, owner of Quetta Gladiators, one of the franchises of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has said that his team would be looking to defend their title by playing more responsibly in the PSL 2020 edition.
Mark Wood starred as England took a huge stride towards securing a series win when they dominated the second day of the fourth and final Test against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium on Saturday.
World number one Rafael Nadal and Wimbledon champion Simona Halep dodged an exodus of seeded players as the shocks kept rolling at the Australian Open on Saturday.