islamabad - The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has endeavored to continue its efforts for the development of a transparent and efficient stock market by ensuring investors’ protection and strengthening the enforcement procedures.  Adopting an aggressive approach ...

The United States Friday morning said that it looked forward to witness a transparent and fair electoral process in Pakistan and engaging with the next democratically elected government.The statement comes a day ahead of Saturday's (May 11) general elections. "The United States looks forward to ...

Care taker Interior Minister Malik Habib has said that holding free and transparent elections in the country is our top most priority.He expressed these views while talking to a EU observer delegation led by Michael Gahler here on Friday at the Interior Ministry.The Interior Minister assuring the ...

GUJRANWALA/HAFIZABAD - Regional Police Officer (RPO) Mailk Khuda Bakhsh Awan said that transparent conduct of elections in the region will be the priority of the police. He stated this while talking to media here the other day.The RPO said that code of conduct devised by the Election Commission ...

The caretaker Interior Minister Malik Muhammad Habib Khan has said that the government is making every possible effort to ensure free‚ fair and transparent elections.Talking to media after visiting NADRA headquarters in Islamabad Friday‚ the minister said that NADRA is also playing an ...

PESHAWAR  – Caretaker Minister for Information, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mossarat Qadeem has said that the provincial government will make all out efforts for conducting free, fair and transparent elections in the province.“It’s a responsibility and we will conduct elections ...

LAHORE – Restraining Muhammad Ashraf Wathra from working as deputy governor of State Bank of Pakistan until today (Friday), the Lahore High Court directed the SBP’s counsel to submit a reply about the legality of the appointment.“There is no harm if scrutiny process gets delayed ...

 Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday urged the Afghanistan government to refrain from unfounded accusations against Pakistan. Terming as “baseless” the allegations levelled by Afghanistan regarding Pakistan’s involvement in the attack on the head of National ...

Commander of American Central Command, Gen. James Mattis called on Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman to discuss matters of mutual interest to both countries.The Pakistani diplomat stressed the need for both countries to work together to build a relationship that is ...

WAZIRABAD - Strong and independent election commission is must for transparent polls and the party tickets should be decided at local level. Sajid Hussain Chattha, a retired bureaucrat and would-be candidate from the constituency of NA-101, said told the newsmen in his native village Ahmad Nagar on ...

Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Syed Munawar Hasan has called for transparent polls to take the country out of prevailing crises.Talking to media persons at the residence of JI leader Chaudhry Tufail here in Multan on Monday, Syed Munawar Hasan said that announcement of election would force the ...

ISLAMABAD - The leadership of Pakistan People Party (PPP) Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday rejected allegations levelled by Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) regarding rigging in AJK elections. Chaudhry Abdul Majeed, President PPP-AJK, along with other leaders said this while addressing a press ...

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Monday said developed world need to change privacy policies of their banking institutions for the sake of development in the Third World. Secretive banking services is a threat to the transparent banking and taxation systems; it encourages corrupt save their ...

ISLAMABAD - Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has made significant impact with regard to easing poverty in Pakistan and there is a critical need for sustainable funding strategy and implementation for long-term period. BISP serves to the global community, and it is central to security and ...

Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah has said that he trusted the chairman of the committee set up to probe into the death of MQM MPA Syed Raza Haider. Speaking to media persons after visiting the family of the deceased MQM member to offer his condolences, Qaim said the standing committees ...

KARACHI (APP) - President FPCCI Sultan Ahmed Chawla has focused on clear, transparent process and speedy action for compensation to arson-hit shopkeepers to restart their businesses. He also requested FPCCI Member Bodies to ensure that estimated losses caused by arson in M.A. Jinnah Road markets be ...

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) chief Mian Nawaz Sharif has demanded the government and Election Commission to ensure fair, free and transparent elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, report said. Addressing a public gathering here Saturday, Nawaz said that the area was being neglected by the authorities ...

She was enjoying a casual day of sightseeing in Paris with her family so of course Beyonce opted for the most practical footwear - 6in transparent wedges. However the 27-year-old shows no signs of discomfort as she strutted around in the perspex platform heels while visiting the Andy Warhol ...

THIS amazing barreleye fish really does have eyes in the back of his head. Accustomed to living in the pitch black of the deep sea, the animal has developed a unique and incredibly useful ability to spot predators trying to sneak up on it, as well as potential food - through its own head. During ...

ISLAMABAD - Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Ahmad Waqar has asked sales tax officials to follow a compliance module to ensure enforcement and services to the taxpayers.   He also called for concerted efforts to be made for the compliance on the one hand and facilitation taxpayers on the ...

China on Saturday denounced the US government's decision to sell arms to Taiwan worth up to 6.5 billion dollars, according to state media. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said the Chinese government and people firmly opposed the move, which seriously damaged China's interests and ...