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Print - 2013-11-18
Mufti Muneeb demands unearthing of 'force' behind sectarian clashes

Mufti Muneeb demands unearthing of 'force' behind sectarian clashes

If a 'third force' is involved in carrying out and inciting sectarian clashes in Pakistan as claimed by many, it should be exposed, Mufti Muneebur Rehman said on Sunday. Addressing a press conference in Karachi Mufti Muneebur Rehman criticised the media f
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
11 more power thieves held

11 more power thieves held

During the campaign to curb power pilferage, Pesco Surveillance Wapda House checking teams in collaboration with Police Station Peshawar nabbed 11 more persons involved in power theft. Pesco Special Magistrate sent the arrested accused to Central Jail Pes
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Prime Minister's Thailand visit to boost economic activity: Envoy

Prime Minister's Thailand visit to boost economic activity: Envoy

Pakistan's Ambassador to Thailand Dr Sohail Khan on Sunday said that the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to Thailand would accelerate economic activity in the area. Talking to Pakistan Television, he said that the Prime Minister's visit woul
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan urges Libyan groups to lay down arms

Pakistan urges Libyan groups to lay down arms

Reaffirming its full support to Libya, Pakistan has called on all Libyan armed groups to lay down arms and resolve their differences through democratic means in an effort to stabilise the North African country. "Libya continues to face serious challenges
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Fata Medical College to be launched shortly: KP Governor

Fata Medical College to be launched shortly: KP Governor

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Engineer Shaukatullah, has said that establishment of FATA Medical College in Khar, Bajaur Agency at a tentative cost of Rs 3500 million will be launched shortly. Notification of a fully-devoted project director for the instit
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Altaf appeals Ulema to form peace body

Altaf appeals Ulema to form peace body

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Sunday appealed Sunni and Shia scholars to form committees for establishing peace in the country. In a statement, Hussain said that the country was going through a critical period and the nation must p
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Rangers deployed at Imambargahs in Capital

Rangers deployed at Imambargahs in Capital

Rangers have been deployed on the security of four Imambargahs of the federal capital to avoid any untoward incident after Rawalpindi mayhem. According to Interior Ministry sources, in order to control the backlashes of the gory incident of clash between
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Seminar on breast cancer organised

Seminar on breast cancer organised

No facilities for cancer detection and treatment are provided by which hundreds of cancer patients are dying every day. Patients often travel to Multan from remote area of southern Punjab, Balochistan and NWFP for medical treatment. There is an acute shor
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Shahbaz urges Ulema to promote tolerance & harmony in society

Shahbaz urges Ulema to promote tolerance & harmony in society

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that the culprits involved in Rawalpindi tragedy will be taken to task. He stressed upon the Ulema to give the message of love, religious tolerance and harmony to the people and play their role for pe
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Kuwait to ease visa policy for Pakistanis: Minister

Kuwait to ease visa policy for Pakistanis: Minister

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Zahid Hamid has said that Kuwait will soon relax its visa policy for Pakistanis. Talking to the media persons, he said that Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Jabar Al-Mubarak Hamid Al-Sabah recently visited Pakistan
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
PEF to extend NSP to 12 more districts

PEF to extend NSP to 12 more districts

The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) shall further expand its new school program (NSP) in 12 different districts in Punjab during the current fiscal year. For the purpose, applications have been called in from the suitable candidates. An official of Punj
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
JI will not allow to sell off state institutions: Munawar

JI will not allow to sell off state institutions: Munawar

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Syed Munawar Hasan has said that the rulers were bent upon selling off more than three dozen national institutions to their kith and kin on throw away prices but the nation would strongly resist it. He was talking to the heads o
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Punjab to establish 'Knowledge Shops' in various universities

Punjab to establish 'Knowledge Shops' in various universities

The Punjab Government has decided to adopt Suchu Industrial Parks Model to establish "Knowledge Shops" in various universities of the province. This project is aimed at linking knowledge and economy with the latest marketing technology to maximally benefi
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Cold, dry weather forecast for country today

Cold, dry weather forecast for country today

Cold and dry weather with mist is prevailing in most parts of the country and there will be no change in the weather during next two days, Pakistan Meteorological department said here on Sunday. Coldest places in the country on Sunday were Skardu -9 Celsi
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Three killed in cylinder explosion

Three killed in cylinder explosion

At least three people including two minors were killed and three others injured in explosion inside a house in Neelum Colony area of Clifton, in the limits of Boat Basin police station on Sunday. Initially reports suggested it was cylinder explosion but l
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Four alleged Lyari gangsters killed in encounters

Four alleged Lyari gangsters killed in encounters

At least four gangsters were killed during separate encounters jointly conducted by Rangers and police in Lyari area at wee hours on Sunday. Police said that four criminals were gunned down in crossfire between criminals and law enforcement agencies in di
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Three killed in separate incidents

Three killed in separate incidents

At least three people were killed in different incidents of violence in the city on Sunday, police and rescue sources said. A man, Afzal son of Taqi was gunned down while two others injured in a firing incident near Habib Bank Chowrangi in the limits of S
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
NUST to remain closed today

NUST to remain closed today

National University of Science and Technology (NUST) will remain closed on Monday (November 18). The university will reopen on Tuesday, said a press release issued here on Sunday.
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
President wishes good health to Sardar Mazari, Mairaj

President wishes good health to Sardar Mazari, Mairaj

President Mamnoon Hussain on Sunday separately phoned veteran politicians Sardar Sher Baz Khan Mazari and Mairaj Muhammad Khan and inquired after their health. The President prayed for their early recovery and wished them good health. Sardar Sher Baz Khan
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Ministry settles 1,802 complaints of expatriates

Ministry settles 1,802 complaints of expatriates

The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis has settled 1,802 out of total 2,028 complaints of Pakistani expatriates regarding disputes of their immovable properties in Pakistan during the last 10 years. "Out of the total 2,028 complaints, the authorities managed
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Rawalpindi tragedy: exemplary punishment demanded for culprits

Rawalpindi tragedy: exemplary punishment demanded for culprits

The Ulema of Wafaq-ul-Madaris Al-Arabia on Sunday said the Rawalpindi incident was a national tragedy and the entire nation would bear the consequences. In a statement after a meeting with various religious organisations, the Ulema including Maulana Muham
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
FBR policies hurt cement sector

FBR policies hurt cement sector

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) instead of keeping taxation simple and easy, is coming up with policies that hurt the consumers, manufacturers and ultimately the national exchequer itself, according to cement industry sources here.
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Cracker found on train track

Cracker found on train track

A cracker bomb was recovered from a railway track along the Auto Bahn Road near GOR, Colony here on Sunday. According to GOR police, the residents of the area reported to the police that a cracker was lying on track. In charge Bomb Disposal Squad Inspecto
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Parliamentary panel leaves for Saudi Arabia

Parliamentary panel leaves for Saudi Arabia

A 10-member Parliamentary delegation headed by Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Saturday left for Saudi Arabia. The delegation will meet members of Saudi Shura and discuss bilateral relations. The Parliamentary delegation is on nine-day visi
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Commonwealth puts on united front after summit rifts

Commonwealth puts on united front after summit rifts

Commonwealth leaders agreed on steps to tackle high debt and poverty as they staged a show of unity after a summit in Sri Lanka dominated by a bitter dispute over war crimes. Following a three-day meeting in Colombo, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Commonwealth puts on united front after summit rifts

Commonwealth puts on united front after summit rifts

Commonwealth leaders agreed on steps to tackle high debt and poverty as they staged a show of unity after a summit in Sri Lanka dominated by a bitter dispute over war crimes. Following a three-day meeting in Colombo, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Aviation products: Pakistan achieves manufacturing capability: Minister

Aviation products: Pakistan achieves manufacturing capability: Minister

Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanvir Hussain on Sunday said that Pakistan has achieved state of the art capability in manufacturing all sorts of aviation products. The Minister said that indigenous production of JF-17 Thunder and Super Mush
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Aviation products: Pakistan achieves manufacturing capability: Minister

Aviation products: Pakistan achieves manufacturing capability: Minister

Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanvir Hussain on Sunday said that Pakistan has achieved state of the art capability in manufacturing all sorts of aviation products. The Minister said that indigenous production of JF-17 Thunder and Super Mush
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Aviation products: Pakistan achieves manufacturing capability: Minister

Aviation products: Pakistan achieves manufacturing capability: Minister

Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanvir Hussain on Sunday said that Pakistan has achieved state of the art capability in manufacturing all sorts of aviation products. The Minister said that indigenous production of JF-17 Thunder and Super Mush
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Boeing passenger jet crashes in Russia, killing 50

Boeing passenger jet crashes in Russia, killing 50

A Boeing 737 belonging to a domestic Russian airline crashed Sunday while attempting to land at an airport in western Tatarstan, killing all 50 people on board, Russia's emergency situations ministry said. "According to preliminary information, all the pe
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Boeing passenger jet crashes in Russia, killing 50

Boeing passenger jet crashes in Russia, killing 50

A Boeing 737 belonging to a domestic Russian airline crashed Sunday while attempting to land at an airport in western Tatarstan, killing all 50 people on board, Russia's emergency situations ministry said. "According to preliminary information, all the pe
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Pillion riding ban extended

Pillion riding ban extended

Sindh government on Sunday extended pillion-riding ban in Karachi for another two days till Muharram 14, Aaj News reported on Sunday night. The channel further reported that the ban had been lifted in rest of the province, but it would stay in Karachi for
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Pillion riding ban extended

Pillion riding ban extended

Sindh government on Sunday extended pillion-riding ban in Karachi for another two days till Muharram 14, Aaj News reported on Sunday night. The channel further reported that the ban had been lifted in rest of the province, but it would stay in Karachi for
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Rare downpours and floods hit Saudi capital

Rare downpours and floods hit Saudi capital

Rare heavy downpours triggered flash floods in the Saudi capital on Sunday forcing schools and universities to close and prompting calls by the authorities for citizens to remain indoors. At least three people were reported missing, the state news agency
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Rare downpours and floods hit Saudi capital

Rare downpours and floods hit Saudi capital

Rare heavy downpours triggered flash floods in the Saudi capital on Sunday forcing schools and universities to close and prompting calls by the authorities for citizens to remain indoors. At least three people were reported missing, the state news agency
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Amending taxation regime: FBR fails to implement FTO order

Amending taxation regime: FBR fails to implement FTO order

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) order to take action against tax officials responsible for amending the taxation regime without prior approval of the Parliament, which caused a huge revenue loss to the national exchequer, remained unimplemented by the Fed
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Amending taxation regime: FBR fails to implement FTO order

Amending taxation regime: FBR fails to implement FTO order

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) order to take action against tax officials responsible for amending the taxation regime without prior approval of the Parliament, which caused a huge revenue loss to the national exchequer, remained unimplemented by the Fed
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Amending taxation regime: FBR fails to implement FTO order

Amending taxation regime: FBR fails to implement FTO order

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) order to take action against tax officials responsible for amending the taxation regime without prior approval of the Parliament, which caused a huge revenue loss to the national exchequer, remained unimplemented by the Fed
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Goods transporters call off strike: Dar accepts demands

Goods transporters call off strike: Dar accepts demands

The United Goods Transporters'' Alliance on Sunday called off its 10-day-long strike after Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar assured them that the government would accept all genuine demands. The announcement was made after the office-bearers of Transpor
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Goods transporters call off strike: Dar accepts demands

Goods transporters call off strike: Dar accepts demands

The United Goods Transporters' Alliance on Sunday called off its 10-day-long strike after Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar assured them that the government would accept all genuine demands. The announcement was made after the office-bearers of Transport
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Goods transporters call off strike: Dar accepts demands

Goods transporters call off strike: Dar accepts demands

The United Goods Transporters' Alliance on Sunday called off its 10-day-long strike after Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar assured them that the government would accept all genuine demands. The announcement was made after the office-bearers of Transport
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Musharraf says ready to face trial under Article 6

Musharraf says ready to face trial under Article 6

Former President Pervez Musharraf Sunday termed the government's announcement to try him under Article 6 a desperate attempt to divert attention of masses from Rawalpindi carnage. According to All-Pakistan Muslim League (APML) sources, Musharraf has decid
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Musharraf says ready to face trial under Article 6

Musharraf says ready to face trial under Article 6

Former President Pervez Musharraf Sunday termed the government's announcement to try him under Article 6 a desperate attempt to divert attention of masses from Rawalpindi carnage. According to All-Pakistan Muslim League (APML) sources, Musharraf has decid
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
The mother of trials: Musharraf to be tried for 'treason'

The mother of trials: Musharraf to be tried for 'treason'

The Federal government on Sunday announced that it would move Supreme Court to form a judicial commission in order to initiate prosecution proceedings against former President and Army Chief General Pervez Musharraf under High Treason Act. "For this purpo
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
The mother of trials: Musharraf to be tried for 'treason'

The mother of trials: Musharraf to be tried for 'treason'

The Federal government on Sunday announced that it would move Supreme Court to form a judicial commission in order to initiate prosecution proceedings against former President and Army Chief General Pervez Musharraf under High Treason Act. "For this purpo
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan elected to CMAG

Pakistan elected to CMAG

Pakistan has been elected to the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG). The decision was taken at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Colombo on Sunday. This is the first time that Pakistan would be serving on this Commonwealth
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan elected to CMAG

Pakistan elected to CMAG

Pakistan has been elected to the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG). The decision was taken at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Colombo on Sunday. This is the first time that Pakistan would be serving on this Commonwealth
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Iran says next nuclear talks will be 'difficult'

Iran says next nuclear talks will be 'difficult'

Iran said Sunday nuclear talks with world powers this week will be "difficult," as Israel boosted its campaign against a possible deal that would bring Tehran some sanctions relief. Negotiations between Iran and the so-called P5+1 - Britain, France, the U
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Iran says next nuclear talks will be 'difficult'

Iran says next nuclear talks will be 'difficult'

Iran said Sunday nuclear talks with world powers this week will be "difficult," as Israel boosted its campaign against a possible deal that would bring Tehran some sanctions relief. Negotiations between Iran and the so-called P5+1 - Britain, France, the U
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Nato supplies: PTI and allies postpone sit-in till November 23

Nato supplies: PTI and allies postpone sit-in till November 23

The ruling Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf and its coalition partners on Sunday decided to postpone the planned sit-in against the Nato supplies due to the sectarian unrest in Rawalpindi. The announcement was made by Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Genera
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Nato supplies: PTI and allies postpone sit-in till November 23

Nato supplies: PTI and allies postpone sit-in till November 23

The ruling Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf and its coalition partners on Sunday decided to postpone the planned sit-in against the Nato supplies due to the sectarian unrest in Rawalpindi. The announcement was made by Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Genera
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Boeing and Airbus clinch orders worth $140 billion

Boeing and Airbus clinch orders worth $140 billion

Dubai Airshow took off on Sunday with huge aircraft orders and commitments worth around $140 billion for Boeing and Airbus from Gulf carriers, with the US manufacturer well in the lead. The biennial show began brightly for Boeing''s 777X, a long-range wid
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Boeing and Airbus clinch orders worth $140 billion

Boeing and Airbus clinch orders worth $140 billion

Dubai Airshow took off on Sunday with huge aircraft orders and commitments worth around $140 billion for Boeing and Airbus from Gulf carriers, with the US manufacturer well in the lead. The biennial show began brightly for Boeing's 777X, a long-range wide
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Boeing and Airbus clinch orders worth $140 billion

Boeing and Airbus clinch orders worth $140 billion

Dubai Airshow took off on Sunday with huge aircraft orders and commitments worth around $140 billion for Boeing and Airbus from Gulf carriers, with the US manufacturer well in the lead. The biennial show began brightly for Boeing's 777X, a long-range wide
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Expo 2020 will boost turmoil-hit region: UAE

Expo 2020 will boost turmoil-hit region: UAE

Dubai could present a "positive" image of tolerance in a region rocked by turmoil if it wins a bid to host the 2020 Universal Exposition, UAE Minister of State Reem al-Hashimy told AFP. The glitzy Emirati city is competing with Brazil''s Sao Paulo, the Tu
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Expo 2020 will boost turmoil-hit region: UAE

Expo 2020 will boost turmoil-hit region: UAE

Dubai could present a "positive" image of tolerance in a region rocked by turmoil if it wins a bid to host the 2020 Universal Exposition, UAE Minister of State Reem al-Hashimy told AFP. The glitzy Emirati city is competing with Brazil's Sao Paulo, the Tur
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Expo 2020 will boost turmoil-hit region: UAE

Expo 2020 will boost turmoil-hit region: UAE

Dubai could present a "positive" image of tolerance in a region rocked by turmoil if it wins a bid to host the 2020 Universal Exposition, UAE Minister of State Reem al-Hashimy told AFP. The glitzy Emirati city is competing with Brazil's Sao Paulo, the Tur
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Sectarian violence in Punjab: situation improving

Sectarian violence in Punjab: situation improving

Army continued to control law order situation on Sunday as sectarian tension prevailed in Multan, Chishtian, Haroonabad and Chiniot. Muhammad Waris (17) succumbed to his wounds in Nishtar Hospital, his parents and relatives staged a demo. Regional Police
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Sectarian violence in Punjab: situation improving

Sectarian violence in Punjab: situation improving

Army continued to control law order situation on Sunday as sectarian tension prevailed in Multan, Chishtian, Haroonabad and Chiniot. Muhammad Waris (17) succumbed to his wounds in Nishtar Hospital, his parents and relatives staged a demo. Regional Police
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Curfew being lifted today: Nisar

Curfew being lifted today: Nisar

Government has decided to lift the curfew from violence-hit Rawalpindi on Monday morning. According to Interior Ministry, the curfew will be lifted after 6am Monday until further orders. All the markets will re-open today (Monday). However, it added that
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Curfew being lifted today: Nisar

Curfew being lifted today: Nisar

Government has decided to lift the curfew from violence-hit Rawalpindi on Monday morning. According to Interior Ministry, the curfew will be lifted after 6am Monday until further orders. All the markets will re-open today (Monday). However, it added that
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: bears dominate

THE RUPEE: bears dominate

The rupee tended lower against the dollar and euro on the local currency market during the shortened week on account of Muharram holidays. In the interbank market, the local currency, dropped by 12 paisa in terms of the dollar for buying at Rs 107.54 and
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: bears dominate

THE RUPEE: bears dominate

The rupee tended lower against the dollar and euro on the local currency market during the shortened week on account of Muharram holidays. In the interbank market, the local currency, dropped by 12 paisa in terms of the dollar for buying at Rs 107.54 and
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Remittance charges: SBP asked to release Rs5bn to private banks

Remittance charges: SBP asked to release Rs5bn to private banks

Federal Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday presided over a high-level meeting at the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) here to review the progress on measures taken to increase the size of remittances. The meeting was attended by SBP Governor Yaseen
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Remittance charges: SBP asked to release Rs5bn to private banks

Remittance charges: SBP asked to release Rs5bn to private banks

Federal Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday presided over a high-level meeting at the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) here to review the progress on measures taken to increase the size of remittances. The meeting was attended by SBP Governor Yaseen
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Remittance charges: SBP asked to release Rs5bn to private banks

Remittance charges: SBP asked to release Rs5bn to private banks

Federal Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday presided over a high-level meeting at the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) here to review the progress on measures taken to increase the size of remittances. The meeting was attended by SBP Governor Yaseen
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (November 17, 2013) and the forecast for Monday (November 18, 2013).

Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (November 11 to 13 2013).

Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Kennedy's shining Camelot tarnished by seedy side

Kennedy's shining Camelot tarnished by seedy side

The assassination of president John F Kennedy brought to an end an era that has become immortalised in the American imagination as "Camelot," cutting off the life of the young, dashing leader and the hopeful change he had ushered into Washington.
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
New climate of pragmatism prevails in US-Cuba relations

New climate of pragmatism prevails in US-Cuba relations

US relations with Cuba have undergone a surprise warming in recent months, raising expectations of possible agreements to bring the two countries closer after more than 50 years of hostility. US and Cuban officials overcame a series of potentially divisiv
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
'Forever Pakistani'

'Forever Pakistani'

Apropos 'Forever Pakistani' carried by Business Recorder on Friday, it is indeed a matter of great concern that disdain for teaching as a profession should not come as a surprise in the Pakistani society. The writer has plausibly argued that "[T]ho
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Tax evaders and tax officials

Tax evaders and tax officials

Tax evasion is not unique to Pakistan. Western countries including the United States and Western Europe are increasingly engaged in proactively identifying tax evaders and levying heavy penalties on not only those who evade taxes by placing their wealth i
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Policy rate hike

Policy rate hike

Monetary policy is one of the ways through which every country seeks to control its economy. If the money supply grows too fast, the rate of inflation will increase; if the growth of the money supply is slowed too much, then economic growth may face a slo
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
US ready to help Pakistan in entrepreneurship development

US ready to help Pakistan in entrepreneurship development

A US delegation comprising Ken Morse, Advisor to US President on Entrepreneurship & Founding Managing Director of MIT Entrepreneurship Centre, Jason Pontin Editor in Chief MIT Technology Review, Deirdre Coyle co CEO of All World Network along with Azhar R
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
89 more dengue fever cases reported in Punjab

89 more dengue fever cases reported in Punjab

Eighty nine more dengue fever cases were reported on Sunday, taking the number of confirmed patients in the province to 1,912. Media reports said that out of 89 new cases, 70 were reported from Lahore alone as dengue virus continues to surge despite no le
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Six customs officials kidnapped in Jiwany

Six customs officials kidnapped in Jiwany

Six officials of Pakistan Customs were kidnapped by unknown persons on Sunday from Balochistan coastal city of Jiwany in Gwadar district. The kidnappers also reportedly made away with the vehicle and weapons of the custom officials. Authorities were cluel
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Nawaz arrives in Thailand

Nawaz arrives in Thailand

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday arrived here on a three-day official visit. He was received by Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Pracha Promnok at the airport. Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, Minister for Information Technology and Communication Anusha Rahman
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
FC seize cellphones, prohibited items

FC seize cellphones, prohibited items

Balochistan Frontier Corps on Sunday seized eights cell phones and other prohibited items from the inmates during a search operation in District Jail Quetta. A spokesman for FC told APP here that the search operation had been launched after reports that s
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Ashura clashes in Rawalpindi: PST demands action against perpetrators

Ashura clashes in Rawalpindi: PST demands action against perpetrators

The Pakistan Sunni Tehrik(PST) has demanded exemplary action against perpetrators of sectarian clashes on 10th of Muharram-ul-Haram bringing death and destruction in Rawalpindi on Friday. In a statement, 50 religious scholars, Ulema and Mushaikh belong to
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Two cops killed in check-post attack

Two cops killed in check-post attack

Unknown assailants killed two police personnel in firing on Warang check-post in district Swat on Sunday, said police sources. Police sources said that unidentified attackers started firing on Warang check-post in the jurisdiction of Swabi Police Station
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Nato, EU secure polling stations in vote re-run central to Kosovo accord

Nato, EU secure polling stations in vote re-run central to Kosovo accord

Nato soldiers and EU police secured polling stations in the flashpoint Kosovo town of Mitrovica on Sunday for a re-run election central to a Western-sponsored plan to end the country's ethnic partition. Masked men lobbing tear gas halted voting in Mitrovi
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Georgian leader vows integration with EU, better ties with Russia

Georgian leader vows integration with EU, better ties with Russia

Georgian President Georgy Margvelashvili said he was ready to mend ties with Russia strained under his predecessor by a brief war and by trade disputes, but stood by the ex-Soviet state's pro-Western course at his inauguration on Sunday.
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
New Maldives leader vows stability after crisis, protests

New Maldives leader vows stability after crisis, protests

New Maldives President Abdulla Yameen pledged on Sunday to end two years of political turmoil that have brought violent protests to the holiday paradise, as he was sworn in after defeating the favourite Mohamed Nasheed in a run-off. The win was a victory
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
France assures Israel it will stand firm on Iran deal

France assures Israel it will stand firm on Iran deal

President Francois Hollande assured Israel on Sunday that France would continue to oppose an easing of economic sanctions against Iran until it was convinced Tehran had ended a pursuit of nuclear weapons. Hollande's pledge could help underpin an intensive
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Nobel Prize-winning novelist Doris Lessing dies

Nobel Prize-winning novelist Doris Lessing dies

Novelist Doris Lessing, who tackled race, ideology, gender politics and the workings of the psyche in a prolific and often iconoclastic career, has died at the age of 94, her publisher said on Sunday. Lessing won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2007, on
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Protesters shun 'racist' Black Pete in Amsterdam festival

Protesters shun 'racist' Black Pete in Amsterdam festival

Tens of thousands of people crowded Amsterdam's streets on Sunday to watch the traditional holiday arrival of Saint Nicholas as a handful joined a silent protest against his sidekick "Black Pete", which they said was a racist symbol.
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Geithner to join private equity firm

Geithner to join private equity firm

Former US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is joining private-equity firm Warburg Pincus, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. Geithner, who played a major role in combating the global financial crisis during the four years he served as Treasu
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Britain to launch probe into union intimidation

Britain to launch probe into union intimidation

Britain will investigate allegations of bullying and intimidation by labour unions just a weeks after a high-profile dispute between workers and a petrochemical firm, Sky News reported late on Saturday, citing the office of Prime Minister David Cameron. A
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Syrian official says UBAF bank unlocking frozen funds for food

Syrian official says UBAF bank unlocking frozen funds for food

Syrian bank accounts frozen abroad are gradually being freed up for use to fund food purchases, the head of Syria's General Foreign Trade Organisation (GFTO) told Reuters on Sunday, with France being the most committed to releasing the money. The European
Published 18 Nov, 2013 12:00am
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