World Radio Day observed
ISLAMABAD: World Radio Day was observed yesterday to recognise the marvel of this mode of communication and harness its power for the benefit of all. The main objective of the day is to raise awareness among the More...
TFCs issuance for energy sector likely
ISLAMABAD: In another attempt to ease the liquidity problems of the energy sector, the government has decided to issue Term Finance Certificates (TFC) worth Rs137 bln with industry grapevine suggesting the transaction More...
Amin Fahim and Anand Sharma visiting a stal
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim and Anand Sharma Indian Commerce Industry and Textile minister visiting a stall at the India show at Expo Center. More...
Palm oil imports increase
ISLAMABAD: Palm oil imports into the country witnessed an increase of 35.95 per cent during the first half of the current fiscal year as against the corresponding period of last year. Palm oil exports were recorded More...
Mumtaz Haider given additional charge of Chairman FBR
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has approved the promotion of Mumtaz Haider Rizvi a BS-21 officer of Customs and excise group presently posted as Member (Customs), Federal Board of Revenue to More...
‘Indians have stashed over $500bn in banks abroad’
NEW DELHI: Indians are the largest depositors in banks abroad with an estimated 500 billion US dollars (nearly Rs24.5 lakh crore) of illegal money stashed by them in tax havens, the CBI director said on Monday. India, More...
SBP conversion rates
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan yesterday announced the rates applicable for conversion into rupee of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US More...
KSE extends trading suspension of Southern Networks
KARACHI: The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has extended the suspension period of Southern Networks Ltd for another 60 days effective from tomorrow for violating listing regulations. According to KSE here yesterday, More...
3G technology to boost economy
ISLAMABAD: Acquiring 3G technology through mobile company’s investments would not only help boost economy but also earn a great status and a respectable state in the world scenario. The government is also fully More...
Apex bourse lacks luster after PM indictment
KARACHI: Benchmark 100-Index of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) ended slightly higher yesterday but in low turnover as investors sat on the sidelines amidst political uncertainty after the country’s prime minister More...
