Islamabad: ‘Youm-e-Du’ is being observed today across the country on the appeal of federal cabinet. The entire nation will raise their hands in prayer for restoration of peace in Karachi in particular and the motherland in general. The religious scholars will also highlight aspects for improvement of situation in Karachi …

Islamabad: Members of Ethics Committee of Pakistan People’s Party today called on Co-Chairman PPP President Asif Ali Zardari in the presidency to discuss issues relating to the tasks assigned to the committee. The Committee members who called on the President included Mr. Farhatullah Babar, convener, Ms. Nafisa Shah, MNA, Ms. …

Karachi: The decline in international petroleum product prices is expected to reflect in the local POL prices to the tune of up to PkR 2 per litre for the month of September. According to Alfalah Securities, however, the petroleum product prices would be finalized after taking into account average global …

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari today signed, at a special ceremony, amendment in the Senate (Election) Rules 1975 in compliance with provision in the 18th Constitutional Amendment to reserve four seats for the non-Muslims in the Upper House of the Parliament—the Senate of Pakistan. Under the 18th Constitutional amendment Act …

Karachi: The Federal Government has exempted agriculture producers from payment of 3.5% withholding tax on proceeds received through supply of agricultural products if they provide an exemption certificate to the withholding tax agents. According to Alfalah Securities, moreover, the Federal Government has exempted 3.5% withholding tax on oil tankers against …

Islamabad: Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan Mr. Zubaydullo Zubaydov called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. Matters concerning bilateral relations and the forthcoming visit of the President to Tajikistan were discussed during the meeting. For more information, contact: Haji Ahmed Malik Principal Information Officer Press Information Department …

Islamabad: Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Assistance to Pakistan, Rauf Engin Soysal today paid farewell call on President Asif Ali Zardari here at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The President while talking to the Ambassador lauded his valuable services for the people of Pakistan especially at a time of distress when …