Message of the President Zardari on the occasion of EID MILAD-UN-NABI

On the auspicious day of the birth of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) today I wish to extend my greetings to every one particularly to the Muslims throughout the world and in Pakistan. I also pray that Allah guide us on the path illumined by the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) with [...]

President directs immediate rebuilding of Rehman Baba Shrine

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari today directed that the damaged Shrine of Rehman Baba in Peshawar should be reconstructed immediately on priority basis. In an advice issued today the President said that the cost on reconstruction and renovation be borne by the federal government to demonstrate solidarity of the Federation.
It may be recalled that the [...]

Amaan Ullah declared Shair-e-Vihari at Tapal Safari Dangal

Lahore: As part of on going Tapal Safari shairan di lalkar kaun ai kinna jandar dangals Amaan Ullah pehalwan was declared shair e vehari in dangals held in Vehari district. This is the third dangal held at Vehari, as part of ongoing dangal activities which have been organized in the Northern Pakistan. Keeping with the [...]

US Ambassador calls on the PM

Islamabad: US Ambassador, Ms. Anne W. Patterson called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at the PM’s House here today. The Ambassador discussed the Pak-US bilateral relations, the forthcoming Friends of Democratic Pakistan meeting in Tokyo as well as matters of mutual interest to both the countries.
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Field staff will not be allowed to harass traders: DG FBR

Islamabad: Director General Federal Board of Revenue Aziz Ahmad Bilour has said that the decision regarding income and sales tax audit has been taken in the larger interest of county.
Its not against anyone, rather audit will help improve collections which will help country stand on its own feet. Reservations on the part of some circles [...]

IGI Stock Fund outperforms benchmark and is ready face to brave challenges

Lahore: IGI Funds Limited an asset management company of the IGI Financial Services Group is proud to announce that inspite of a volatile and uncertain economic scenario IGI Stock Fund outperformed its benchmark by 43.14%. The performance is measured against the KSE 100 Index and is evaluated on the basis of growth and value parameters.
IGI [...]

PML-N hasn’t lost popularity among business community of Islamabad

Islamabad: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday said cold response from traders of Islamabad to a strike call on March 06 should not be connected to the popularity of PML-Nawaz in the business community. It was result of internal conflicts among traders.
PML-Nawaz is still popular in the business community of Islamabad and its rate [...]

Asif Ali Zardari, President’s Message on the Occasion of International Women’s Day

On the occasion of the International Women Day being observed today I wish to congratulate the women of the world in general and of Pakistan in particular and salute them for their heroic struggle for emancipation and an end to discrimination. The celebrations today under the auspices of the United Nations demonstrate that women everywhere [...]

Yusuf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister’s Message on the Occasion of International Women’s Day

Pakistan joins the international community to observe the International Women’s Day today. It gives me pleasure to express that like other countries in the world, Pakistan, too, is committed to ensuring gender justice and equality in the country. No nation can afford to ignore women as they from almost fifty percent of the world’s population. [...]

Ms. Sherry Rehman, Minister for Information and Broadcasting’s Message on the Occasion of International Women’s Day

Islamabad: The Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ms Sherry Rehman has said that the objective of women’s empowerment lies at the centre of all government efforts for national development. In her message on the occasion of the International Women’s Day on March 8, Ms Sherry Rehman said that it is important to stretch [...]