BusinessGovt, cellular companies urged to improve mobile internet usage in country
The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday said mobile internet penetration is highly unsatisfactory in Pakistan for which government should take initiatives while cellular companies should cut the pr
Aug 5, 2013
NATIONALFBR faces Rs 16b tax-collection deficit in July
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to achieve the revenue collection target for the first month of the current financial year. According to details, the FBR collected Rs 124 billion<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/08/05/fbr-faces-rs-16b-tax-collection-deficit-in-july/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 5, 2013
KARACHICommissioner urges Karachiites to cooperate on Independence Day
Karachi Commissioner Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui has urged Karachiites to cooperate with the city administration in commemorating the national Independence Day in most befitting manner on 14th August. Chairing a meeting on Monday<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/08/05/commissioner-urges-karachiites-to-cooperate-on-independence-day/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 5, 2013
KARACHIKESC braves storm to restore power supply
Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) on Monday said that despite the horrendous weather, only 100 out of 1,350 feeders tripped during the heavy downpour.In a press statement, the KESC said that
Aug 5, 2013
NATIONALPakistan, Russia to boost military cooperation
Russian C-in-C calls on General Kayani, General Wynne Pakistan and Russia agreed to boost defence cooperation during a meeting on Monday between Russian Ground Forces Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C)
Aug 5, 2013
NATIONALPower tariff raised for commercial, industrial, AJK users
The price of electricity for commercial, industrial and Azad Jammu and Kashmir consumers was on been raised on Monday on an immediate basis.According to the Water and
Aug 5, 2013
NATIONALFitrana fixed at Rs 100 per head: Mufti Muneeb
The minimum amount of Fitrana has been fixed at Rs 100 per head this year, said Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Mufti Muneebur Rehman on Sunday. He said according to the market price<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/08/05/fitrana-fixed-at-rs-100-per-head-mufti-muneeb/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 5, 2013
LAHOREThree D&SJs transferred
The Lahore High Court on Monday issued the transfer and posting orders of three district and sessions judges (D&SJs).According to a notification, the transfers included Nazir Ahmad Gujana from C
Aug 5, 2013
NATIONALPolice recover child sold by parents in Sheikuhpura
Police on Monday recovered a boy who had been sold by his parents to a wealthy family in Diska area of Sheikhupura. Imran Ashraf, a resident of Nawankot, told reporters that he<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/08/05/police-recover-child-sold-by-parents-in-sheikuhpura/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 5, 2013
NATIONALZardari and Ahmadinejad discuss bilateral issues
President Asif Zardari on Sunday met former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran. They discussed bilateral ties and matters of mutual interest. President Zardari congratulated the outgoing Iranian president over peaceful elections<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/08/05/zardari-and-ahmadinejad-discuss-bilateral-issues/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 5, 2013
LAHORESecurity tightened for Eid in wake of terror threats
Environment Protection Minister and Police Reforms Committee Chairman Col (r) Shuja Khanzada said on Monday that all security arrangements to cope with any unpleasant situation on the occasion of Eidu
Aug 5, 2013
NATIONALCommissioner visits rain affected areas
Karachi Commissioner Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui on Monday undertook a six hours visit to the rain affected areas of the provincial metropolis. He was accompanied by the Karachi Central Deputy Commissioner Dr Saifur<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/08/05/commissioner-visits-rain-affected-areas/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 5, 2013