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Print - 2013-10-19
American Express profit beats estimates

American Express profit beats estimates

American Express Co posted a better-than-expected 9 percent rise in quarterly profit as customers increased spending on its credit cards and fewer users defaulted on payments. A relatively affluent customer base has helped to insulate American Express fro
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
EU members agree to enter investment negotiations with China

EU members agree to enter investment negotiations with China

European Union governments agreed on Friday to start talks with China to remove restrictions on foreign investment and set clearer rules on doing business after months of trade disputes over Chinese solar panels and EU wine. The decision by trade minister
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Historic strike at French luxury house Cartier

Historic strike at French luxury house Cartier

French jewellery house Cartier, founded in 1847, faced the first strike at its flagship Paris store on Friday with angry workers demanding a hefty pay rise. About 70 employees gathered outside the outlet in central Paris near the main opera house shouting
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
UK's Cable says strike risk at Royal Mail influenced price range

UK's Cable says strike risk at Royal Mail influenced price range

Britain's Business Secretary Vince Cable rebuffed accusations that the government underpriced the privatisation of Royal Mail and said on Friday the threat of industrial action had influenced the price-setting process. Shares in the Royal Mail postal serv
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Google's third quarter beats expectations

Google's third quarter beats expectations

Google Inc's quarterly results beat Wall Street's expectations as the Internet search giant expanded its mobile and overseas businesses while keeping ad-rate declines in check, sending its shares to a record high. The market reaction put Google's stock wi
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Google's third quarter beats expectations

Google's third quarter beats expectations

Google Inc's quarterly results beat Wall Street's expectations as the Internet search giant expanded its mobile and overseas businesses while keeping ad-rate declines in check, sending its shares to a record high. The market reaction put Google's stock wi
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Morgan Stanley profit surges

Morgan Stanley profit surges

Morgan Stanley posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Friday as stock trading revenue jumped 31 percent, a surprisingly strong performance in a quarter when most rivals posted smaller gains or even declines in that business. The rise in stock t
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Morgan Stanley profit surges

Morgan Stanley profit surges

Morgan Stanley posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Friday as stock trading revenue jumped 31 percent, a surprisingly strong performance in a quarter when most rivals posted smaller gains or even declines in that business. The rise in stock t
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Intel reports mixed quarter, delays cutting-edge chip

Intel reports mixed quarter, delays cutting-edge chip

Intel Corp's third-quarter results modestly beat expectations on Tuesday, but its current-quarter revenue outlook fell short and it warned that production of its upcoming Broadwell processors was delayed. The world's top chipmaker is betting that its curr
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Intel reports mixed quarter, delays cutting-edge chip

Intel reports mixed quarter, delays cutting-edge chip

Intel Corp's third-quarter results modestly beat expectations on Tuesday, but its current-quarter revenue outlook fell short and it warned that production of its upcoming Broadwell processors was delayed. The world's top chipmaker is betting that its curr
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Rosneft cedes East Siberian oil fields to China

Rosneft cedes East Siberian oil fields to China

Russia's top oil producer Rosneft signed a memorandum on Friday giving the world's largest crude importer China its first direct access to energy-rich East Siberian fields. The preliminary agreement with China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) aims to help R
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Thousands protest against austerity in Rome

Thousands protest against austerity in Rome

Thousands of people protested against economic austerity in Rome on Friday as partial transport strikes across the country cancelled dozens of flights and snarled buses and trains. Italy is struggling to shake off a two-year recession that has pushed une
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Cuba dissolved more than 400 farm cooperatives since 2008: official

Cuba dissolved more than 400 farm cooperatives since 2008: official

More than 400 of Cuba's farm cooperatives on state-owned land have been dissolved over the last five years because they weren't profitable, despite reforms aimed at opening the market, an official said Friday. Ricardo Monzon, an agriculture ministry offic
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
PepsiCo posts profit

PepsiCo posts profit

PepsiCo Inc reported higher quarterly earnings on Wednesday due to its successful snacks business and large global reach, which helped compensate for sustained declines in the US soda market. Speaking to analysts on Tuesday, CEO Indra Nooyi said carbonate
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
PepsiCo posts profit

PepsiCo posts profit

PepsiCo Inc reported higher quarterly earnings on Wednesday due to its successful snacks business and large global reach, which helped compensate for sustained declines in the US soda market. Speaking to analysts on Tuesday, CEO Indra Nooyi said carbonate
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
PROPERTY RIGHTS

PROPERTY RIGHTS

As somebody rightly said, with due credit to the unknown author, the difference between capitalism and Islamic Economic System is that the latter bans interest and the difference between communism and Islamic Economic System is that the former does not re
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
KARACHI CHRONICLE: Intelligent questions seek informed answers

KARACHI CHRONICLE: Intelligent questions seek informed answers

Throughout the world, no matter what our ethnic or linguistic origin may be, our first and foremost identity is that we are Muslim. But for today's educated Muslim youth it is not only religion that they want to have as their identity; they also want deta
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
ART FACTS: An array of expressions

ART FACTS: An array of expressions

Changing over the time period of thirty years artist Quddus Mirza's work shares the ideas and concerns he has towards the society. The content of his new works at the Canvas Art Gallery, Karachi tells vividly the difficult situation which Karachiites face
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
BOOK REVIEWS: 'Allah, Kaaba Aur Banda'

BOOK REVIEWS: 'Allah, Kaaba Aur Banda'

Although millions of Muslims from various countries go to Saudi Arabia in order to perform Hajj rituals, yet Dr Asif Mahmood Jah's journey for this Holy purpose is quite different in the sense that while visiting the sacred places, he not only described h
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Gender roles in modern society

Gender roles in modern society

Modern society seems to be confused on the issue of similarities and differences between genders as more and more activists are claiming that there is no difference between a man and a woman and both can equally fulfil almost all the roles of each other.
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Asrar Ahmad - Unsung hero of Pakistani Journalism

Asrar Ahmad - Unsung hero of Pakistani Journalism

A pioneer of trade unionism in the newspaper industry of Pakistan and a veteran journalist, Asrar Ahmad died, quietly on October 06, 2012 after leading years of secluded post-retirement life in a small dwelling at Rawalpindi. This unsung hero of Pakistani
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
BRIDGE NOTES: Keep those clues in mind

BRIDGE NOTES: Keep those clues in mind

Dummy play is not difficult if you are alert and keep all the inferential clues in mind. These can come either from the bidding that the opponents make or by their opening lead or even their defense signals and strategy. Many a topnotch declarer yet falte
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (October 18, 2013).

Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Minister among eight killed in suicide attack

Minister among eight killed in suicide attack

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Law, Israrullah Khan Gandapore and seven others were killed and 20 others injured in a suicide attack in Kulachi on Wednesday, the first day of Eidul Azha. According to police, the suicide bomber went into the Hujra of Mini
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Port Qasim Authority

Port Qasim Authority

Karachi Shipping Intelligence at Port Qasim report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (October 18, 2013).

Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Minister among eight killed in suicide attack

Minister among eight killed in suicide attack

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Law, Israrullah Khan Gandapore and seven others were killed and 20 others injured in a suicide attack in Kulachi on Wednesday, the first day of Eidul Azha. According to police, the suicide bomber went into the Hujra of Mini
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Port Qasim Authority

Port Qasim Authority

Karachi Shipping Intelligence at Port Qasim report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (October 18, 2013).

Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US government reopens for business after two-week shutdown

US government reopens for business after two-week shutdown

The US government reopens for business Thursday after a two-week shutdown and a dangerous flirt with running out of cash to pay its bills and avert a calamitous, unprecedented default. The return to normality came after Congress passed and President Barac
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (October 18, 2013).

Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US government reopens for business after two-week shutdown

US government reopens for business after two-week shutdown

The US government reopens for business Thursday after a two-week shutdown and a dangerous flirt with running out of cash to pay its bills and avert a calamitous, unprecedented default. The return to normality came after Congress passed and President Barac
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (October 18, 2013) and the forecast for Saturday (October 19, 2013).

Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
US government reopens for business after two-week shutdown

US government reopens for business after two-week shutdown

The US government reopens for business Thursday after a two-week shutdown and a dangerous flirt with running out of cash to pay its bills and avert a calamitous, unprecedented default. The return to normality came after Congress passed and President Barac
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Nawaz hints at slashing electricity prices

Nawaz hints at slashing electricity prices

Terming energy crisis as one of the major challenges of the country, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said prices of electricity would be reduced after production from new power projects. While addressing the PML-N legislators‚ activists and people hailing
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Nawaz hints at slashing electricity prices

Nawaz hints at slashing electricity prices

Terming energy crisis as one of the major challenges of the country, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said prices of electricity would be reduced after production from new power projects. While addressing the PML-N legislators‚ activists and people hailing
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Nawaz hints at slashing electricity prices

Nawaz hints at slashing electricity prices

Terming energy crisis as one of the major challenges of the country, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said prices of electricity would be reduced after production from new power projects. While addressing the PML-N legislators‚ activists and people hailing
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Malala all smiles as she meets Queen Elizabeth

Malala all smiles as she meets Queen Elizabeth

Malala Yousufzai was reduced to fits of laughter on Friday by Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip as she met the royal couple at Buckingham Palace. The 16-year-old met Queen Elizabeth at a reception for youth, education and the Commonwealth. Malala
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Malala all smiles as she meets Queen Elizabeth

Malala all smiles as she meets Queen Elizabeth

Malala Yousufzai was reduced to fits of laughter on Friday by Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip as she met the royal couple at Buckingham Palace. The 16-year-old met Queen Elizabeth at a reception for youth, education and the Commonwealth. Malala
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
EU strikes trade deal with Canada, looks to US

EU strikes trade deal with Canada, looks to US

The European Union and Canada agreed a multi-billion-dollar trade pact on Friday that will integrate two of the world's largest economies and paves the way for Europe to clinch an even bigger deal with the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Ha
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
EU strikes trade deal with Canada, looks to US

EU strikes trade deal with Canada, looks to US

The European Union and Canada agreed a multi-billion-dollar trade pact on Friday that will integrate two of the world's largest economies and paves the way for Europe to clinch an even bigger deal with the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Ha
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
EU strikes trade deal with Canada, looks to US

EU strikes trade deal with Canada, looks to US

The European Union and Canada agreed a multi-billion-dollar trade pact on Friday that will integrate two of the world''s largest economies and paves the way for Europe to clinch an even bigger deal with the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen H
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Zardari defends Karachi operation decision

Zardari defends Karachi operation decision

Former president Asif Ali Zardari, on Thursday, said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's all steps towards progress of the country would be supported. Addressing his party workers at Naudero House, Zardari said: "If Nawaz Sharif took positive steps, Pakist
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Zardari defends Karachi operation decision

Zardari defends Karachi operation decision

Former president Asif Ali Zardari, on Thursday, said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's all steps towards progress of the country would be supported. Addressing his party workers at Naudero House, Zardari said: "If Nawaz Sharif took positive steps, Pakist
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
$322 million received from US under CSF dues

$322 million received from US under CSF dues

A Spokesman of the Ministry of Finance on Friday said that the State Bank of Pakistan received an amount of $322 million in lieu of the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) against old dues. It would be pertinent to mention here that Finance Minister Senator Isha
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
$322 million received from US under CSF dues

$322 million received from US under CSF dues

A Spokesman of the Ministry of Finance on Friday said that the State Bank of Pakistan received an amount of $322 million in lieu of the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) against old dues. It would be pertinent to mention here that Finance Minister Senator Isha
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
$322 million received from US under CSF dues

$322 million received from US under CSF dues

A Spokesman of the Ministry of Finance on Friday said that the State Bank of Pakistan received an amount of $322 million in lieu of the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) against old dues. It would be pertinent to mention here that Finance Minister Senator Isha
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Prime Minister will undertake four-day US visit tomorrow

Prime Minister will undertake four-day US visit tomorrow

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will undertake a four-day official visit to the United States from Sunday. According to the Foreign Office Spokesman‚ this will be the first bilateral official visit of the Prime Minister to the United States in his pr
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Prime Minister will undertake four-day US visit tomorrow

Prime Minister will undertake four-day US visit tomorrow

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will undertake a four-day official visit to the United States from Sunday. According to the Foreign Office Spokesman‚ this will be the first bilateral official visit of the Prime Minister to the United States in his pr
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Failure to furnish IT return will lead to fine

Failure to furnish IT return will lead to fine

A minimum penalty of Rs 70,000 may be imposed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) where any person fails to furnish return of income and statement as required under Section 114 & 115 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 within the due date, which is now Oc
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Failure to furnish IT return will lead to fine

Failure to furnish IT return will lead to fine

A minimum penalty of Rs 70,000 may be imposed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) where any person fails to furnish return of income and statement as required under Section 114 & 115 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 within the due date, which is now Oc
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Failure to furnish IT return will lead to fine

Failure to furnish IT return will lead to fine

A minimum penalty of Rs 70,000 may be imposed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) where any person fails to furnish return of income and statement as required under Section 114 & 115 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 within the due date, which is now Oc
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Saudi Arabia rejects UNSC seat over 'double-standards'

Saudi Arabia rejects UNSC seat over 'double-standards'

Saudi Arabia rejected a seat on the UN Security Council in an unprecedented move Friday, blaming the leading international body's "double-standards" and failure to resolve the Syrian and Israeli-Palestinian conflicts. At least one analyst said the snub al
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Saudi Arabia rejects UNSC seat over 'double-standards'

Saudi Arabia rejects UNSC seat over 'double-standards'

Saudi Arabia rejected a seat on the UN Security Council in an unprecedented move Friday, blaming the leading international body's "double-standards" and failure to resolve the Syrian and Israeli-Palestinian conflicts. At least one analyst said the snub al
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
UN losing credibility: Turkey

UN losing credibility: Turkey

Turkey on Friday lashed out at the United Nations for failing to resolve international crises, after Saudi Arabia accused the world body of "double-standards" in ending conflicts, such as the civil war in Syria. "The United Nations are losing quite a lot
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
UN losing credibility: Turkey

UN losing credibility: Turkey

Turkey on Friday lashed out at the United Nations for failing to resolve international crises, after Saudi Arabia accused the world body of "double-standards" in ending conflicts, such as the civil war in Syria. "The United Nations are losing quite a lot
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Russia slams Kingdom

Russia slams Kingdom

Russia on Friday sharply criticised Saudi Arabia for rejecting membership of the UN Security Council, slamming the kingdom's "strange" argument that the body had failed over the Syrian conflict. Moscow's traditionally testy relationship with Riyadh has be
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Russia slams Kingdom

Russia slams Kingdom

Russia on Friday sharply criticised Saudi Arabia for rejecting membership of the UN Security Council, slamming the kingdom's "strange" argument that the body had failed over the Syrian conflict. Moscow's traditionally testy relationship with Riyadh has be
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Germany wants to quiz former Deutsche trader in Libor probe

Germany wants to quiz former Deutsche trader in Libor probe

The German financial markets regulator, BaFin, wants to speak to a former Deutsche Bank trader as part of its probe into possible manipulation of the Libor benchmark interest rate, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. The move by BaFin, which
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
American Express profit beats estimates

American Express profit beats estimates

American Express Co posted a better-than-expected 9 percent rise in quarterly profit as customers increased spending on its credit cards and fewer users defaulted on payments. A relatively affluent customer base has helped to insulate American Express fro
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Sale of goat and sheep drops to 6.5 million: PTA

Sale of goat and sheep drops to 6.5 million: PTA

Sale of goat and sheep has dropped from 16 million to 6.5 million during Eidul Azha since 2006 owing to increase in cost of living and shrinking income of the middle class, former President, Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) Khurshid Alam told Busines
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Five killed in various incidents

Five killed in various incidents

At least five people were killed in different incidents of violence in the city during three days of Eidul Azha, police and rescue sources said. A man and his wife were gunned down at Rashid Minhas Road in the limits of Gulberg police station. The victims
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Arrangement for cleanliness: Lahorites satisfied with CDGL working

Arrangement for cleanliness: Lahorites satisfied with CDGL working

Lahorites showed satisfaction over the City District Government Lahore (CDGL) arrangement for cleanliness during the Eidul Azha. With the co-operation of the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC), Water and Sanitation Authority (Wasa) and its Public Heal
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Jamat-e-Islami asks Nawaz to raise drone issue with Obama

Jamat-e-Islami asks Nawaz to raise drone issue with Obama

Ameer Jamat-e-Islami Pakistan Syed Munawar Hassan said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during his scheduled meeting with US President Barack Obama should raise the issue of drone attacks and tracks because thousands of people have lost their lives due to thes
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Shujaat hints at alliance with PTI in LB polls

Shujaat hints at alliance with PTI in LB polls

PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has hinted at entering into alliance with the PTI during the local government elections. Talking to media here after Eid prayers, the PML-Q Chief alleged that delimitation of constituencies was being done in a way
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Nawaz, Shahbaz offer Eid prayer in Raiwind

Nawaz, Shahbaz offer Eid prayer in Raiwind

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif offered Eid prayer at their Jati Umra residence, Raiwind on Wednesday. On this occasion, special prayers were offered for peace, stability and prosperity of the country. The premier's so
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Shahbaz rewards LWMC staff for excellent work

Shahbaz rewards LWMC staff for excellent work

Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif rewarded the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) staff with one week salary for their outstanding performance throughout the Eid. Chairman LWMC Kh. Ahmed Hassan made this announcement on Friday. He said the LWMC sta
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
SOEs running in losses be sold immediately: Piaf

SOEs running in losses be sold immediately: Piaf

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (Piaf) has urged the federal government to immediately privatise the state owned enterprises running in losses so that financial burden on the exchequer could be lessened. The Chairman of Piaf, Malik Tahir
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Nation must pledge to eradicate terrorism: Shahbaz

Nation must pledge to eradicate terrorism: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Thursday it was time to renew the pledge that the nation was united to eradicate terrorism. Talking to newsmen during his visit to Children Hospital, he said the incident which took the life of Khyber Pakhtunkh
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
NAB chief's appointment 'Muk-Muka': Hashmi

NAB chief's appointment 'Muk-Muka': Hashmi

Central President of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Makhdoom Javed Hashmi said that appointment of chairman NAB is an outcome or bargaining (Muk-Muka) between the two major parties. However, masses have rejected this appointment describing it unfair.
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Eid celebrated with religious fervour

Eid celebrated with religious fervour

Eidul Azha, commemorating the supreme sacrifice offered by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and his son Hazrat Ismail (AS) in the fulfilment of the Divine order, was celebrated here with religious fervour. Eid congregations were held at mosques, Imam Bargahs and open
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Eid gifts of Rs 40 million sent to Awaran: Gorchani

Eid gifts of Rs 40 million sent to Awaran: Gorchani

Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly Sardar Sher Ali Gorchani said on the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif as many as 25 thousand Eid gifts amounting to Rs 40 million have been sent to Awaran Balochistan for earthquake affected. On
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan prepared to exercise utmost restraint: Salman Bashir

Pakistan prepared to exercise utmost restraint: Salman Bashir

In the wake of repeated cease-fire violations, Pakistan High Commissioner to India Salman Bashir on Friday said that both sides need to take steps to stabilise the situation at the Line of Control (LoC), and added that Pakistan is prepared to do whatever
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor condemns Kulachi suicide attack

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor condemns Kulachi suicide attack

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Engineer Shaukatullah has strongly condemned the suicide attack in Kulachi (D I Khan) which claimed the precocious lives; the Provincial Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Sardar Israrullah Khan Gandapur in particular
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Mamnoon, King Abdullah exchange Eid greetings in Jeddah

Mamnoon, King Abdullah exchange Eid greetings in Jeddah

President Mamnoon Hussain has emphasised that relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are deeply rooted in the heart of every Pakistani and Saudi national. He was speaking to custodian of two holy mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud in Jeddah
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
PTI reacts strongly to Bilawal's remarks

PTI reacts strongly to Bilawal's remarks

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday reacted strongly to Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's remarks about party chief Imran Khan, saying he must learn politics first instead of taking pride in his mom Benazir Bhutto.
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Blast on law minister: initial report on suicide bomber prepared

Blast on law minister: initial report on suicide bomber prepared

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Secretary Home Syed Akhtar Ali Shah said the suicide bomber, who had killed provincial minister for law Israrullah Gandapur, was local with age of 20 to 22. Talking to reporters here on Friday, the Secretary Home said the suicide bomber
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Rabi season: wheat to be sown over 16.5 million acres in Punjab

Rabi season: wheat to be sown over 16.5 million acres in Punjab

Over 16.5 million acres of land would be brought under wheat crop during Rabi season in wheat growing parts of the Punjab. The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has finalised all necessary arrangements for attaining the fixed target and to obtain per ac
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Imran shocked over Gandapur's death

Imran shocked over Gandapur's death

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan said on Wednesday that he was shocked and saddened by the death of law minister Israrullah Gandapur in a suicide attack at his residence in Dera Ismail Khan. In a message on popular social media site, Khan sa
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
CCTV cameras to be installed in Peshawar

CCTV cameras to be installed in Peshawar

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government decides to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), to keep checking on moment of suspects and counter terrorists' attack in the provincial metropolis Peshawar. These CCTVs will be monitored through a fully equipped operatio
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Tableeghi Ijtamah: security arrangements reviewed

Tableeghi Ijtamah: security arrangements reviewed

District Coordina-tion Officer (DCO) Lahore Naseem Sadiq along with MNA Malik Muhammad Afzal Khokhar visited Raiwind to review security arrangements in connection with three-day annual "Tableegi Ijtamah," to be held in Raiwind. According to an official he
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Bilawal vows to hunt 'Lion' and cut 'flying kite'

Bilawal vows to hunt 'Lion' and cut 'flying kite'

Chairman, Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, while hitting the PPP's political opponents hard, said that the PPP would be triumphant in 2018 general elections. Addressing a ceremony to observe the 6th anniversary of those killed in Kar
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
MBBS exams re-scheduled

MBBS exams re-scheduled

Special Committee constituted by the Chief Minister Punjab has delayed the exam of MBBS first professional (second year) and third professional (fourth year) of students of Fatima Jinnah Medical College and Sheikh Zaid Medical and Dental College Lahore fo
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
PPP's critics should have courage to bear criticism: Memon

PPP's critics should have courage to bear criticism: Memon

Sindh Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that opponents have always criticised Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and those who criticise, must have the courage to bear criticism. In a statement issued here on Friday, Sharjeel Memon said tha
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Sindh government delays delimitation period for one week

Sindh government delays delimitation period for one week

Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, on Friday has approved the extension in delimitation period till one week. Qaim Ali Shah has given approval to the related authorities to make extension in delimitation as now it is considered as second delay i
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Nine people killed in various accidents during Eid holidays

Nine people killed in various accidents during Eid holidays

At least nine people including four members of same family were killed while over 60 others sustained injuries in different accidents during three days of the Eid. According to details, four persons of a family were on their way on a motorcycle when an ov
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
Former-House Speaker Tom Foley is dead

Former-House Speaker Tom Foley is dead

Former House Speaker of the United States, Tom Foley died at the age of 84 of complication from a stroke, House Democratic and Republican offices said Friday. According to US media report, Foley's wife, Heather said that he died at his home in the nation'
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
India, China near pact aimed at keeping lid on border tension

India, China near pact aimed at keeping lid on border tension

India and China are close to an agreement to stop tension on their contested border touching off confrontation while they try to figure out a way to break decades-old stalemate on overlapping claims to long stretches of the Himalayas. The border defence c
Published 19 Oct, 2013 12:00am
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