Saudi Arabia beheaded a Pakistani national on Wednesday in the holy city of Medina after convicting him of drug smuggling, the interior ministry said. Bashir Khamis Ahmad was found guilty of trying to smuggle large quantities of heroin into the kingdom.

The Supreme Court will announce its reserved judgement on dual nationality of parliamentarians' case today (Thursday). Reserving its judgement in the case on September 18, the Supreme Court observed that the federal cabinet had approved a proposed legisla

The Supreme Court will announce its reserved judgement on dual nationality of parliamentarians' case today (Thursday). Reserving its judgement in the case on September 18, the Supreme Court observed that the federal cabinet had approved a proposed legisla

In a clear violation of section 214C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) have started selecting cases for audit, manually. The commissioners in RTOs are either selecting cases for Tax Year 2010 and Tax Year 2011 or asking to

In a clear violation of section 214C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) have started selecting cases for audit, manually. The commissioners in RTOs are either selecting cases for Tax Year 2010 and Tax Year 2011 or asking to

In a clear violation of section 214C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) have started selecting cases for audit, manually. The commissioners in RTOs are either selecting cases for Tax Year 2010 and Tax Year 2011 or asking to

Pakistan has repaid $10.3 billion between 2000 and 2011-12 to various bilateral and multilateral donors, excluding the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Data obtained by Business Recorder showed that actual payments from 2000-01 till 2011-12 perta

Pakistan has repaid $10.3 billion between 2000 and 2011-12 to various bilateral and multilateral donors, excluding the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Data obtained by Business Recorder showed that actual payments from 2000-01 till 2011-12 perta

Pakistan has repaid $10.3 billion between 2000 and 2011-12 to various bilateral and multilateral donors, excluding the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Data obtained by Business Recorder showed that actual payments from 2000-01 till 2011-12 perta

A top UAE official denied Wednesday reports that the Gulf state had toughened visa rules for tourists from labour-exporting South Asians nations banning low-income visitors. General Nasser al-Menhali, assistant under-secretary for Nationality and Residenc

A top UAE official denied Wednesday reports that the Gulf state had toughened visa rules for tourists from labour-exporting South Asians nations banning low-income visitors. General Nasser al-Menhali, assistant under-secretary for Nationality and Residenc

A top UAE official denied Wednesday reports that the Gulf state had toughened visa rules for tourists from labour-exporting South Asians nations banning low-income visitors. General Nasser al-Menhali, assistant under-secretary for Nationality and Residenc

India on Wednesday successfully tested a nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile from a base off its eastern coast, officials said. The launch came two days after Pakistan tested its nuclear-capable Hatf-VII Babur missile with a range of 700 kilometres.

The weather report on Wednesday (September 19, 2012) and the forecast for Thursday (September 20, 2012).

India on Wednesday successfully tested a nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile from a base off its eastern coast, officials said. The launch came two days after Pakistan tested its nuclear-capable Hatf-VII Babur missile with a range of 700 kilometres.

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Russia on Wednesday said it had given USAID until October 1 to halt its work as the US aid agency was meddling in domestic politics, a move that risks sparking a new diplomatic crisis with Washington. The termination of the US Agency for International Dev

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Russia on Wednesday said it had given USAID until October 1 to halt its work as the US aid agency was meddling in domestic politics, a move that risks sparking a new diplomatic crisis with Washington. The termination of the US Agency for International Dev

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

YouTube said Wednesday it extended its restrictions on a video sparking unrest in the Islamic world to Saudi Arabia, saying it is among countries where the film is considered illegal. YouTube parent Google said in a statement that the "Innocence of Muslim

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012) and for Thursday (September 20, 2012).

YouTube said Wednesday it extended its restrictions on a video sparking unrest in the Islamic world to Saudi Arabia, saying it is among countries where the film is considered illegal. YouTube parent Google said in a statement that the "Innocence of Muslim

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

YouTube said Wednesday it extended its restrictions on a video sparking unrest in the Islamic world to Saudi Arabia, saying it is among countries where the film is considered illegal. YouTube parent Google said in a statement that the "Innocence of Muslim

Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

The recent flooding in the country has caused an estimated loss of around Rs 250 billion to infrastructure, public and private property, agriculture and livestock in all provinces. Discussions with agricultural experts and government officials showed that

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

The recent flooding in the country has caused an estimated loss of around Rs 250 billion to infrastructure, public and private property, agriculture and livestock in all provinces. Discussions with agricultural experts and government officials showed that

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

The recent flooding in the country has caused an estimated loss of around Rs 250 billion to infrastructure, public and private property, agriculture and livestock in all provinces. Discussions with agricultural experts and government officials showed that

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Wednesday announced to observe a one-day strike on Friday against the recent increase in CNG prices. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Chairman of All Pakistan CNG Association Ghayas Paracha said that the

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Wednesday announced to observe a one-day strike on Friday against the recent increase in CNG prices. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Chairman of All Pakistan CNG Association Ghayas Paracha said that the

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Wednesday announced to observe a one-day strike on Friday against the recent increase in CNG prices. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Chairman of All Pakistan CNG Association Ghayas Paracha said that the

Firmness prevailed on the currency market on Wednesday as the rupee inched up versus the dollar in process of easy supply of dollars, dealers said. The rupee moved up by one-paisa in relation to the dollar for buying at 94.53 and it also gained three-pais

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced that the gas supply to all industrial units and captive power plants in Sindh will remain suspended for two days from Saturday. The SSGC also announced that all CNG stations in the province will remain closed

Firmness prevailed on the currency market on Wednesday as the rupee inched up versus the dollar in process of easy supply of dollars, dealers said. The rupee moved up by one-paisa in relation to the dollar for buying at 94.53 and it also gained three-pais

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced that the gas supply to all industrial units and captive power plants in Sindh will remain suspended for two days from Saturday. The SSGC also announced that all CNG stations in the province will remain closed

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced that the gas supply to all industrial units and captive power plants in Sindh will remain suspended for two days from Saturday. The SSGC also announced that all CNG stations in the province will remain closed

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Equities moved both ways on Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 25.65 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,170.98 to

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Equities moved both ways on Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 25.65 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,170.98 to

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Equities on Wednesday moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange and finally ended in positive zone amid descending transaction volume on account of the investors' cautious behaviour due to volatile situation that continued throughout the day.

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Equities on Wednesday moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange and finally ended in positive zone amid descending transaction volume on account of the investors' cautious behaviour due to volatile situation that continued throughout the day.

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (September 19, 2012)

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 10,742.45. It touched an intraday high of 10,801.37 and an intraday low of 10,737.78 and closed at 10,754.70 which was 12.25 points or 0.11 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 83,522,000, which was 63.34

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (September 19, 2012)

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 10,742.45. It touched an intraday high of 10,801.37 and an intraday low of 10,737.78 and closed at 10,754.70 which was 12.25 points or 0.11 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 83,522,000, which was 63.34

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (September 19, 2012)

A bullish trend continued on the Karachi share market on Wednesday and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained another 71.47 points to close at 15,588.66 points. The market opened on a strong positive note on the back of both local and foreign investors suppor

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

A bullish trend continued on the Karachi share market on Wednesday and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained another 71.47 points to close at 15,588.66 points. The market opened on a strong positive note on the back of both local and foreign investors suppor

Dates of despatch of dividend warrants and bonus share certificates.

A bullish trend continued on the Karachi share market on Wednesday and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained another 71.47 points to close at 15,588.66 points. The market opened on a strong positive note on the back of both local and foreign investors suppor

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the joint progress report submitted by Federal Defence and Interior secretaries and Chief Secretary of Balochistan pertaining to the custody of missing persons as well as law and order situation in the Balochistan.

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the joint progress report submitted by Federal Defence and Interior secretaries and Chief Secretary of Balochistan pertaining to the custody of missing persons as well as law and order situation in the Balochistan.

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is floating an idea of establishing a ''Securities Investors Protection Corporation'' for safeguarding general investors of the stock exchange and to ensure timely payment of their claims in cases

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is floating an idea of establishing a 'Securities Investors Protection Corporation' for safeguarding general investors of the stock exchange and to ensure timely payment of their claims in cases of

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is floating an idea of establishing a 'Securities Investors Protection Corporation' for safeguarding general investors of the stock exchange and to ensure timely payment of their claims in cases of

Provisional companies listed in Karachi Stock Exchange.

At least 10 people were killed and 20 others, including children and women, were injured in a powerful car bomb blast here at the Scheme Chowk on the Kohat Road on Wednesday. Eye-witnesses said that the actual target of the explosion was a van of the Paki

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

At least 10 people were killed and 20 others, including children and women, were injured in a powerful car bomb blast here at the Scheme Chowk on the Kohat Road on Wednesday. Eye-witnesses said that the actual target of the explosion was a van of the Paki

Karachi Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.

The government is contemplating installing two new Nuclear Power Plants C-3 and C-4 at Chashma Nuclear Power Project at a total cost of Rs 3.103 billion, including Rs 1.62 billion foreign exchange component and Rs 1.49 billion local component. The objecti

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

The government is contemplating installing two new Nuclear Power Plants C-3 and C-4 at Chashma Nuclear Power Project at a total cost of Rs 3.103 billion, including Rs 1.62 billion foreign exchange component and Rs 1.49 billion local component. The objecti

JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

The government is contemplating installing two new Nuclear Power Plants C-3 and C-4 at Chashma Nuclear Power Project at a total cost of Rs 3.103 billion, including Rs 1.62 billion foreign exchange component and Rs 1.49 billion local component. The objecti

JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

German politicians and Muslim groups are agonising over whether to ban a small far-right group from screening in public an anti-Islam film that has sparked violent protests from Pakistan to Sudan. The Pro Deutschland group has vowed to show the full-lengt

JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

German politicians and Muslim groups are agonising over whether to ban a small far-right group from screening in public an anti-Islam film that has sparked violent protests from Pakistan to Sudan. The Pro Deutschland group has vowed to show the full-lengt

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Fresh protests erupted in the Muslim world Wednesday over an anti-Islam film as a French magazine poured fuel on the fire with the publication of sacrilegious cartoons. France braced for a backlash from the blasphemous cartoons, stepping up security at it

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Fresh protests erupted in the Muslim world Wednesday over an anti-Islam film as a French magazine poured fuel on the fire with the publication of sacrilegious cartoons. France braced for a backlash from the blasphemous cartoons, stepping up security at it

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Protesting against the sacrilegious film, hundreds of lawyers on Wednesday forced their way into the Diplomatic Enclave and attempted to reach the US Embassy and demanded of the government to expel the US ambassador from Pakistan and sever ties with Ameri

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

Protesting against the sacrilegious film, hundreds of lawyers on Wednesday forced their way into the Diplomatic Enclave and attempted to reach the US Embassy and demanded of the government to expel the US ambassador from Pakistan and sever ties with Ameri

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

The government on Wednesday announced public holiday on Friday to observe it as 'Ishq-e-Rasool (PBUH) Day' and appealed traders not to open their businesses to register protest against the blasphemous movie. The Minister for Information, Qamar Zaman Kaira

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

The government on Wednesday announced public holiday on Friday to observe it as 'Ishq-e-Rasool (PBUH) Day' and appealed traders not to open their businesses to register protest against the blasphemous movie. The Minister for Information, Qamar Zaman Kaira

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).

The bilateral investment treaty (BIT) between Pakistan and US, scheduled to be signed this month, has been deferred, as both sides have yet to agree on some Non-Conforming Measures (NCMs). Chairman of the Board of Investment (BoI) Saleem Mandviwalla confi

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 19, 2012).