BusinessFinance committee deliberates on budget
Suggesting that minimum wage should be increased to Rs8,000 per month and taxable income should be above Rs400,000, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance Revenue and Economic Affairs Wednesday unanimously approved some<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/06/09/finance-committee-deliberates-on-budget/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jun 9, 2011
BusinessZong fields novel insurance
For the first time in the history of Pakistan, Zong is introducing an insurance plan. Zong is launching this innovative service in collaboration with Adamjee Life Assurance Co Ltd. With 38 percent<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/06/09/zong-fields-novel-insurance/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jun 9, 2011
NATIONALCNG available today, tomorrow
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines has said announced on Thursday that there would be the gas would be available at the CNG stations in Punjab including twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi today<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/06/09/cng-available-today-tomorrow/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jun 9, 2011
NATIONALPanetta says working with Pakistan key in al Qaeda fight
Cooperating with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism is essential to maintain pressure on al Qaeda after Osama bin Laden's death, CIA chief Leon Panetta said ahead of a US Senate hearing Thursday.
Jun 9, 2011
NATIONALKarachi hit by severe power, fuel shortage
Karachi came to a stand-still and was plunged into darkness as the full impact of the recent petrol shortage hit the south of the country on Wednesday after wreaking havoc in the northern areas of the
Jun 9, 2011
NATIONALPM directs Secretary Petroleum to take immediate measure for improving the situation
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has directed the Ministry of Petroleum to take immediate measure for improving the situation to ensure regular supply of oil to all parts of the country<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/06/09/pm-directs-secretary-petroleum-to-take-immediate-measure-for-improving-the-situation/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jun 9, 2011
LAHOREPetrol shortage in city continues
The shortage of petrol continued in the city on Wednesday, forcing vehicles to line up at filling stations on a third consecutive day as only five to 10 percent of the filling<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/06/08/petrol-shortage-in-city-continues/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jun 8, 2011
SportsSprite Cricket Next holds Gali Cricket finals
Cricket fans gathered in large numbers at Ittefaq Ground in Model Town here to witness the Sprite Cricket Next City Championship final. Present on occasion was Pakistan’s swashbuckling batsman Imran Nazir, who<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/06/08/sprite-cricket-next-holds-gali-cricket-finals/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jun 8, 2011
SportsIndia romp to victory over West Indies
Rohit Sharma led the way with an unbeaten 68, and Shikhar Dhawan scored 51 to propel India to a facile four-wicket victory over West Indies in the first One-day International on Monday.<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/06/08/india-romp-to-victory-over-west-indies/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jun 8, 2011
KARACHIDegrading environment, unsafe water behind gastro spread: experts
Unsafe drinking water and the continuing degradation of environment, particularly in the suburbs of urban areas, is increasingly putting the children at risk to gastrointestinal diseases.This was note
Jun 8, 2011
BusinessInterwood makes presence felt
‘Interwood Mobel (Pvt) Ltd.’, is the leading manufacturer of Doors, Wardrobes, Kitchens, Flooring, Home, Office and Kids furniture in Pakistan since 1974.Interwood has ISO 9001:2000 (Moody Int
Jun 8, 2011
ForeignInquiry threat may linger for IMF hopeful Lagarde
French judges may seek more time to decide on opening an inquiry into Finance Minister Christine Lagarde’s role in a 2008 arbitration payout, meaning allegations of misconduct could hang over her bi
Jun 8, 2011