US Ambassador Richard G Olson visited the Makli Hill necropolis to announce the inaugural Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) project in Sindh province. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) named Makl

Security forces foiled a terror attack at a police check post in Swabi district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday. Sources stated that 12 miscreants, equipped with heavy arms, stormed a security check post in Swabi and opened indiscriminate fire. The armed

The Chief Executive Officer of Buksh Foundation and Director Buksh Energy Pvt Ltd Fiza Farhan has been nominated as the "Future Energy Leader" at the World Energy Council, in recognition of her efforts for the growth of Renewable-Energy sector in Pakistan

His Highness the Aga Khan and Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, formally opened the Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada. The Aga Khan Museum is the first museum in North America dedicated to the arts of Muslim civilisations. Thro

Operating since 1953, Jubilee General (formerly known as New Jubilee Insurance Company Limited) is positioned as the second largest player (on the basis on premiums written) in the non-life insurance sector of Pakistan. The company is also listed on Karac

Operating since 1953, Jubilee General (formerly known as New Jubilee Insurance Company Limited) is positioned as the second largest player (on the basis on premiums written) in the non-life insurance sector of Pakistan. The company is also listed on Karac

Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL) and Royal Park (a project of Quality Builders Limited) signed an alliance to promote the launch of Royal Park, a luxury residence and a mixed used development project situated at Main Rashid Minhas Road adjacent

Meezan Bank, Pakistan's leading Islamic commercial bank, has published its Shariah Advisor's report in Arabic language in addition to Urdu and English in order to enhance the transparency of its reporting process. Meezan Bank is the only Islamic bank in P

After one-year delay, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBT) is expected to complete by mid 2016 to handle dirty cargo up to 12 million tons annually, said MD Marine Group of Companies Asim Siddiqui, here on Tuesday. "Cost of the PIBT has however gre

To commemorate the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, Engro organised an initiative to phase out ozone depleting substances and to raise awareness and reiterate their commitment towards an eco-efficient world. Through this initiati

It should be a matter of concern for the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA's) management that out of a total fleet of 37 aircraft, at-least 10 aircraft are inoperable and being used for cannibalisation. The running of airline with many aircraft grounde

Nephew of Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Malik Baloch committed suicide here on Tuesday. According to reports, Mohammad Omer, 30, son of elder brother of the chief minister, shot himself for unknown reasons. He was taken to hospital but succumbed to his

The 'Aalishan Pakistan Life Style exhibition', held in New Dehli, successfully concluded on Monday. More than 15,000 people visited during the four-day exhibition and besides on spot sales, Pakistani businessmen/ traders have also got a large number of or

National economy, Business community and Common citizens have suffered huge losses due to sit-ins across the country and floods in Punjab province. Chairman Sub-Committee on Media and Publication, Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI), Qayum N

Out of every 10, 000 sacrificial animals, some 150 animals being brought to the cattle market (Mawashi Mandi) contain infectious diseases, it is learnt. Around 900 animals for various diseases including fever, cold, indigestion, stress and diarrhea have s

With a healthy growth of 89 percent, net profit of K-Electric reached Rs 12.88 billion during the last fiscal year (FY14) as compared to Rs 6.82 billion earned in the previous year (FY13). As the power utility has earned a healthy profit, the company boar

Founder and Leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain has expressed his deep sense of grief and sorrow over the demise of prominent Pakistani physician and former provincial minister Professor Dr SM Rab. According to a communication received

The taxes collected from urban areas of Sindh such as Hyderabad and Karachi would not be let to spend on development of rural areas of the province, said MQM Zonal In-charge Hyderabad, Naveed Shamsi, while addressing a rally taken out in connection with 6

"What next? Two First Information Reports (FIRs) against the Prime Minister, Chief Minister Punjab and the Interior Minister."

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the death of Muhammad Aslam Raza Butt, Chairman Anjuman-e-Taajran Lahore. In a condolence messages, the Chief Minister prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the

The 57th Board of Directors meeting of Pakistan Textile City Limited was held in Karachi, which was chaired by Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Chairman Pakistan Textile City. Meeting was also attended by Senior Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textile Arshad Farooq Fa

Nexus among climate changes, water and agriculture managements are vital to mitigate devastating floods, hunger and natural calamities. It was echoed by speakers at an international seminar titled: global changes and Pakistan perspective with theme climat

Safe City Project will be launched this week to eradicate crimes with the help of latest and modern technologies, said Dr Suhail Habib Tajak, City Police Officer (CPO) on Tuesday. While addressing the members of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with other partner organisations has started the Multi-Sector Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA) to have estimate of damages caused by the devastating floods, killing 317 people, while injuring a

To facilitate the residents of Sindh, Ufone extends its timely support in the form of life jackets which are being provided to Pakistan Navy at Navy Flood Camp, Sukkur for emergency response, as flood warning centers reported the onslaught of the deluge i

Hungry and annoyed people looted relief items at a flood relief camp and who could not get any item started snatching from those who managed to get some relief items on Tuesday. According to reports, Jhang district administration asked people to wait as P

Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that the provincial government will ensure payment of first instalment of financial assistance to the flood affected people before Eid-ul-Azha and arrangements were being made for issuing flood reli

Pakistan Muttahida Kissan Mahaz (PMKM) claimed cotton crop over 1,600,000 acres of land, rice over 1,400,000 acres and sugarcane crop over approximately 4,500,000 acres of land has been damaged because of the ongoing flood creating apprehensions about sev

Mohammad Naeem Butt has been elected unanimously as provincial chairman, Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This was announced in a meeting of the executive committee of PFMA, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa held here with chairman, Anis Ashr

To assist flood affected people, donation camps have been established by Pakistan army at Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Multan and Karachi. Relief donation points have been established in Rawalpindi at following locations: Askari 11 (Qasim Market) Rawal

Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) urges the government to declare flood-affected districts as calamity hit and waive off abiana and small agricultural loans of the growers. The Board also demanded of the government for an immediate compensation to losses suffere

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif visited flood affected areas of Jhang and Toba Tek Singh districts on Tuesday and reviewed the flood situation as well as relief activities. He also met flood-hit people in relief camps. The CM directed to accelerate r

A government spokesman has rejected as baseless and malafide assertions made in a section of media that the government released funds to the Intelligence Bureau (IB) for political purposes. The spokesperson has once again clarified that an amount of Rs 2.

A sub-inspector (SI) of Punjab Police quit his job on Tuesday and announced to join the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf with the objective to help Imran Khan in his struggle of making 'New Pakistan'. SI Yasir Javed, a resident of Faisalabad, arrived at the PTI p

Former chief of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General Hamid Gul (Retd) has advised Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resign after registration of two FIRs against him. Talking to a private TV channel on Tuesday, Gul said that PM had no moral j

Vice Chancellor Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZAM), Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Professor Javed Akram on Tuesday refuted the charges of hiding 17 dead bodies of protesters of sit-ins of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday summoned Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad on a plea seeking to declare the proclamation of Section 144 in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) illegal and void. A single member bench of IHC comprising Justice A

A judicial magistrate here on Tuesday released 29 workers of Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) allegedly involved in creating agitation against the government. Earlier the workers were before the court of Judicial Magistrate Imtiaz Ahmad Noor. Their counsel Ag

The Lahore High Court has directed the Home Secretary Punjab to decide the applications of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) about the illegal detention of the workers within two-day and submit report to the court. The petit

Ameer, Jamaat e Islami, Pakistan, Sirajul Haq, said in Islamabad, the PML(N) is the ruler during day time while at night the city is governed by the two parties staging the sit-in. While talking to the reporters at Mansoora, he, however, said all the thre

Lahore Development Authority (LDA)'s Governing Body has on Tuesday approved Rs 33.54 billion of annual budget of the Authority and its subordinate agencies, WASA and TEPA, for the Fiscal Year 2014-15. Total resources of LDA, WASA and TEPA have been estima

The government must invest in dams and construct large water reservoirs to save Water and avoid devastating floods into the country, and put all their energies and resources towards the rescue, relief and rehabilitation process of the flood victims.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday de-notified the membership of Member National Assembly Maulvi Agha Muhammad in a fake degree case. The ECP had announced the de-notification of MNA on the decision passed by the Election Tribunal-II Que

A division bench of the Lahore High Court here on Tuesday issued notices to Punjab Home Secretary and other respondents for October 22 in response to a petition of Sabzazaar former Station House Officer (SHO) Amir Saleem challenging investigation of Model

Spokesman of Punjab government Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri MPA has said that Imran Khan's allegations against Sharif family regarding business in Jhang are baseless and misleading. Talking to media here on Tuesday, he asked Imran to accept Salman Shahbaz's c

Dr Tahirul Qadri had asked people to scribble banknotes. He wanted people to write 'Go Nawaz Go' slogan on every currency note to step up pressure on an embattled prime minister to quit without any further loss of time. Later, he suspended his campaign fo

Erratic weather, rising temperatures, declining water resources and labour shortages are threatening India's breadbasket state of Haryana, forcing farmers to abandon age-old practices and adopt technology to ensure food supplies for millions. Using machin

Fiscal stabilisation is the key feature emerging from the statistics presented in the federal budget documents 2014-15. According to the budget documents, revised estimates for 2013-14 indicate that budget deficit was much lower compared to what was envis

We talk much about the power crisis but equally important is availability and affordability of gas, which across the world is a prime source of fuel to run power plants, industry and homes. Pakistan is among only a couple of dozens or so countries that ar

While civilian and military teams struggled to rescue people from raging floodwaters of River Chenab on Sunday, at least 17 persons from a 40-member wedding party, including the groom, drowned as they tried to cross a flood-swollen river in Muzaffargarh d

Non-profit organisations (NPOs), also usually known as non-governmental organisations (NGOs), have generally been operating freely in the country and hardly any questions were asked from them. Of late, however, some of their activities have been subjected

The visiting representative on Economic Co-operation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany on Pakistan and Afghanistan, Dr Stenfen Oswald called on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan at Governor's House, Peshawar on Tuesday.

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said that the provincial government has prepared a comprehensive strategy for production of energy from hydel potentials and reserves of oil and gas to arrest the prevailing energy crisis in the province and country.

"The biggest challenge faced by the police is neither scarcity of resources nor the shortage of manpower rather it is trust deficit - a common man does not believe in police. People don't consider them honest and also think that they lack the virtues of c

Sindh University (SU) Director Admissions has fixed September 19, 2014 as last date for obtaining the admission forms for the admissions to Bachelors, Master's Degree programs & MS/ M Phil and PhD for the academic batch 2015 at Sindh University Jamshoro.

The intelligence agencies on Tuesday alerted Inspector General Police (IGP) Sindh and Director General (DG) Rangers of a possible terrorist attack by al Qaeda on US Consulate General in Karachi. According to a private television channel, the intelligence

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) marketing companies on Tuesday increased the price of the commodity by Rs 10 per kg. The marketing companies within the last six days have increased the commodity price by Rs 25 per kg, taking it to Rs 160 per kg from Rs

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday arrested Bakhat Zamin, Principal Government Vocational and Technical Training Centre Gulbahar, Peshawar, on the charges of corruption, corrupt practices and misuse of authority in implemen

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif held a meeting with a large Jirga delegation from North Waziristan Agency led by JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman at the PM's House here on Tuesday. Talking to the Jirga members, the Prime Minister said the government was tryi

Under the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf-led provincial government Green-growth plan, about ten million saplings of different species would be planted during the ongoing monsoon tree-plantation drive across the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Fifty-four more Pakistani detainees were released from a Libyan jail, while a special flight left Tripoli on Tuesday morning with 259 Pakistanis on board. According to a statement issued here by Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam, 54 Pakistanis were

The University of Agriculture Peshawar (UAP) signed a memorandum of understanding with Department of Agriculture, and Livestock and Corporative Government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, for establishment of Agriculture Expo-Centre at the UAP. The agreement was si

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are likely to face tough competition in NA-149 Multan-2 in the forthcoming by-election which was vacated after the resignation of PTI President Javed Hashmi.

Pakistan on Tuesday termed the latest Afghan allegations as "unfounded and counter-productive" wherein the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Security Council alleged the country's spy agencies for training and funding the terrorists to carry

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has termed submission of audit report by companies, on the published financial statements, sans signature of the auditor as violation of section 257 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984. The SECP has i

The weather report on Tuesday (September 16, 2014) and the forecast for Wednesday (September 17, 2014).

Country Director of World Bank Rachid Benmessaoud met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here Tuesday. Matters regarding minimizing flood damages, water management and ongoing development projects in Punjab were discussed in the meeting. Talki

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (September 16, 2014).

As many as 15 city markets, trade groups and industrial areas have so far announced their support for PIAF-Founders Alliance.

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (September 16, 2014).

The Executive Board Meeting (EBM) of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was held on Tuesday, which was presided over by Chairman NAB Qamar Zaman Chaudhry. During the meeting, the EBM authorised eight inquiries. First inquiry was authorised against M

The following were Monday official prices.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday appealed Chief Justice Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Nasirul Mulk to save the country from anarchy, which, he insisted is heading towards a 'civil war'. The PTI antigovernment sit-in that e

The following were Monday official prices.

Before filing any review or representation before President against the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) order, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has instructed its field formations that FTO's findings may be examined in the light of Federal Ombudsman Institution

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (September 16, 2014).

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France, represented by its Embassy in Pakistan and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan signed a Letter for Intent at HEC Secretariat on Tuesday. The Letter of Intent, signed by Philippe Thiebaud, Ambassador

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (September 16, 2014)

Unveiling the modus operandi and objectives of the revolution march, Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri Tuesday said that more provinces would be created while judicial, economic and social powers would be devolved to the grass roots leve

Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (September 16, 2014).

General Secretary of Muhajir Rabita Committee Muhammad Arshad Siddiqui has demanded a 'separate province' for Muhajirs to solve their problems, particularly the law and order situation. Speaking at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club here on Tues

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (September 16, 2014).

Submitting a reply in the Supreme Court in response to three questions of Awami National Party (ANP) and Balochistan National Partys (BNP), Dr Tahirul Qadri-led party Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) on Tuesday turned down parliamentarians' apprehensions that

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 16, 2014).

Submitting a reply in the Supreme Court in response to three questions of Awami National Party (ANP) and Balochistan National Partys (BNP), Dr Tahirul Qadri-led party Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) on Tuesday turned down parliamentarians' apprehensions that

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 16, 2014).

Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain has said the formation of new provinces was need of the hour. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Altaf Hussain squashed arguments that establishment of new provinces would weaken the federation and clarified tha

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (September 16, 2014).

Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain has said the formation of new provinces was need of the hour. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Altaf Hussain squashed arguments that establishment of new provinces would weaken the federation and clarified tha

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (September 16, 2014).

Ukrainian lawmakers on Tuesday ratified a landmark EU pact and adopted laws granting self-rule to the east in crucial votes that will shape the future of the splintered former Soviet state. But Russia signalled it had no intention of backing down in the m

The rupee managed to recover modestly against the dollar and euro on the currency market on Tuesday, dealers said on Monday. The rupee picked up 17-paisa in relation to the dollar for buying at Rs 102.78 and it also gained 16-paisa for selling at Rs 102.8

Ukrainian lawmakers on Tuesday ratified a landmark EU pact and adopted laws granting self-rule to the east in crucial votes that will shape the future of the splintered former Soviet state. But Russia signalled it had no intention of backing down in the m

The rupee managed to recover modestly against the dollar and euro on the currency market on Tuesday, dealers said on Monday. The rupee picked up 17-paisa in relation to the dollar for buying at Rs 102.78 and it also gained 16-paisa for selling at Rs 102.8

Nearly $1.0 billion dollars is needed to fight the Ebola outbreak raging in west Africa, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning that 20,000 could be infected by year end. UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos said there was a "huge funding challenge". "If

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (September 16, 2014).

Nearly $1.0 billion dollars is needed to fight the Ebola outbreak raging in west Africa, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning that 20,000 could be infected by year end. UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos said there was a "huge funding challenge". "If

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (September 16, 2014).

The last prosecution witness submitted before a Special Court trying former army chief and President Pervez Musharraf in high treason case that Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) probe team had reached a conclusion that no summary of the then Prime Minist

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (September 16, 2014).