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Print - 2014-02-20
Amnesty scheme an effort to broaden tax net: Rasool

Amnesty scheme an effort to broaden tax net: Rasool

Commissioner Inland Revenue FBR Ejaz Asad Rasool said that the amnesty scheme introduced by the Prime Minister is an effort to increase revenues, broaden the tax net and bring back those who opted out of tax net during last 10 years. The Commissioner was
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
VIEW POINT: No lessons learnt

VIEW POINT: No lessons learnt

Whosoever said "those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it" obviously did not realise that some, such as our rulers, cannot learn even from current history to keep from repeating mistakes of the past. As it is, this country faces an exist
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee moved slightly against the dollar on the local currency market on Wednesday, dealers said. The rupee shed only one-paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.89 and Rs 104.91 respectively, they said.
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Gaza bodyguards open first private security firm

Gaza bodyguards open first private security firm

As hoards of excited fans scramble to reach Arab Idol winner Mohammed Assaf, they are pushed back by a group of tough-looking men in shades - the face of Gaza's first private security firm. Guarding the young singer on a rare trip back to his hometown is
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee moved slightly against the dollar on the local currency market on Wednesday, dealers said. The rupee shed only one-paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.89 and Rs 104.91 respectively, they said.
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Doing well and doing good

Doing well and doing good

Nearly 2.5 billion people - half the world's adult population - lack one of the most basic amenities of modern life: a bank account. They are among the world's poorest, struggling to obtain the money they need to feed their families or start a business an
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Musharraf appears before court

Musharraf appears before court

Apropos 'Musharraf appears in court, a victory for assertive judiciary', carried by Business Recorder yesterday, it is heartening to note that former President of Pakistan has returned to the dock. That he was not unwilling to appear in a special c
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Jubilee Life Insurance

Jubilee Life Insurance

KNOW THE COMPANY: Having the largest Bancassurance network and a branch set-up of nearly 129 outlets in different areas of the country, Jubilee Life Insurance (formerly Jubilee Life Insurance Company Limited), gulps the ma
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (February 19, 2014).

Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Jubilee Life Insurance

Jubilee Life Insurance

KNOW THE COMPANY: Having the largest Bancassurance network and a branch set-up of nearly 129 outlets in different areas of the country, Jubilee Life Insurance (formerly Jubilee Life Insurance Company Limited), gulps the ma
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (February 19, 2014).

Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Tax officers performance allowance: eligibility criteria unveiled

Tax officers performance allowance: eligibility criteria unveiled

The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to discontinue/de-notify performance allowance of tax officers who fail in submitting their declaration of assets by February 25, 2014. In this regard, the FBR has issued instructions to the field formations here o
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (February 19, 2014).

Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Khursheed calls on acting President

Khursheed calls on acting President

Leader of the Opposition and Chairman Public Accounts Committee in the National Assembly Syed Khursheed Ahmad Shah called on Acting President Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Islamabad on Wednesday. Overall situation in the country was discussed during the meeting. B
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Twin cities: Metro bus project likely to be delayed

Twin cities: Metro bus project likely to be delayed

The groundbreaking ceremony of Metro bus project for Rawalpindi-Islamabad has been delayed due to non-completion of PC-1 of the project. National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) engineers were working on the PC-1 of the project. After the preparati
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (February 19, 2014).

Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Power theft: operation being launched in Southern Punjab: Abid Sher

Power theft: operation being launched in Southern Punjab: Abid Sher

State Minister Abid Sher Ali said a ruthless operation against power theft is being launched in South Punjab from tomorrow. It will begin from Dera Ghazi Khan on Thursday and action against influential Sardars, Tummandars or any other influential would be
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (February 19, 2014) and for Thursday (February 20, 2014).
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
PPP opposes privatisation plan of state enterprises

PPP opposes privatisation plan of state enterprises

Pakistan People's Party has strongly opposed privatisation of state enterprises and termed the government plan anti-people. PPP women wing organised a seminar at the Lahore Press Club on Wednesday against the privatisation process and the economic myths p
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (February 19, 2014).

Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Annual Children Assembly organised

Annual Children Assembly organised

"WE CAN", a national non Govt. organisation in collaboration with OXFAM and South Asia Partnership (SAP-PK) is organising the second Annual Children Assembly on Thursday (tomorrow) where 200 children from various parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Minister for Safron discuss Fata situation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Minister for Safron discuss Fata situation

Federal Minister for Safron, Lieutenant General Abdul Qadir Baloch (retd) on Wednesday called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engineer Shaukatullah at Governor's House and discussed with him law and order situation in detail prevailing at the moment in the
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (February 19, 2014).

Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Trade bodies urged to help resolve traffic problems

Trade bodies urged to help resolve traffic problems

Ghulam Qadir Thebo, Additional Inspector General of Traffic Police Sindh has asked various trade associations and Anjumans of small markets across the city to nominate their representatives who could be deployed on various roads to supplement traffic poli
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (February 19, 2014).

Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (February 19, 2014) and the forecast for Thursday (February 20, 2014).

Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
17 suspects mostly Afghans held in Hangu

17 suspects mostly Afghans held in Hangu

The police rounded up 17 suspects including Afghan nationals during search operation here on Wednesday. The police on a mission to arrest a proclaimed offender continued raids and crackdowns in different areas of Doaba in district Hangu. During the securi
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
General Austin departs Pakistan

General Austin departs Pakistan

General Lloyd J Austin III, Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), departed Pakistan Wednesday after a series of meetings with senior Pakistani leaders. While here, General Austin discussed a wide range of common security issues with Defence Secretary
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
IMC hands over 100 cars to Sri Lankan Police and Army

IMC hands over 100 cars to Sri Lankan Police and Army

One hundred Toyota Corolla (Altis) cars manufactured by Indus Motors Pakistan were handed over to the Sri Lankan Police and the Armed Forces in a ceremony held on Wednesday at the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development Sri Lanka. The Secretary Defence
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Iranian President urges Pakistan to improve common border security

Iranian President urges Pakistan to improve common border security

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a meeting with Chairman of the Pakistani Senate Syed Nayyer Bokhari in Tehran, called on Pakistan to improve its domestic security in a bid to stop terrorists' activities along its borders with Iran. Rouhani's remarks
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Larijani calls for close, regulated consultations

Larijani calls for close, regulated consultations

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in a meeting with Chairman of the Pakistani Senate Syed Nayyer Bokhari called on Islamabad to tighten border controls to prevent infiltration of terrorist groups into Iran. He called for close and regulated consulta
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
JCC discusses Pakistan, China consensus reached on all projects

JCC discusses Pakistan, China consensus reached on all projects

Consensus reached between Pakistan and China on all project discussed at the second meeting of the Joint Co-operation Committee (JCC) held on Wednesday. The Pakistani side was led by Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Professor Ahsan Iqbal alo
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
MTBs auction: Rs 342.169 billion bids received

MTBs auction: Rs 342.169 billion bids received

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday conducted the auction for the sale of Market Treasury Bills and received less than target bids. A target of Rs 500 billion was set for this auction, however overall some Rs 342.169 billion bids with realised a
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
MTBs auction: Rs 342.169 billion bids received

MTBs auction: Rs 342.169 billion bids received

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday conducted the auction for the sale of Market Treasury Bills and received less than target bids. A target of Rs 500 billion was set for this auction, however overall some Rs 342.169 billion bids with realised a
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Martyred Major Jahanzaib's burial today

Martyred Major Jahanzaib's burial today

The body of martyred Major Jahanzaib Irfan (31) of Frontier Region (FR) reached Wednesday's morning in Multan by a special plane. He was martyred in a terrorist attack outside Peshawar. According to the ISPR, Major Jahanzaib was martyred when terrorists a
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Zafar, Noman added to PSM's BoD

Zafar, Noman added to PSM's BoD

Federal government has added Zafar A. Khan, former Chairman Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), and Noman Dar, President Habib Bank Limited, to the Board of Directors of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), official sources told Business Recorder. In October 2013
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Begum Wali formally launches ANP-W: PML-N leader joins party

Begum Wali formally launches ANP-W: PML-N leader joins party

Begum Naseem Wali Khan, a veteran politician and widow of Abdul Wali Khan, formally launched her party, Awami National Party (Wali-group). "The party re-organisation will be carried out across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa till April 2014, with the same manifesto li
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
PN holds Command & Staff Conference

PN holds Command & Staff Conference

The Command & Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy was held here at Naval Headquarters on Wednesday to review operational readiness, developmental plans and infrastructure up-gradation of Pakistan Navy. The conference was chaired by Chief of the Naval Staff,
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Moong growers advised sowing

Moong growers advised sowing

Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has advised the growers of spring plantation of 'Moong' crop to complete their sowing during the first 15 days of March as these days considered most suitable for this crop. A spokesman of the department said here on We
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
NIB Bank launches 'Branch of the Future'

NIB Bank launches 'Branch of the Future'

NIB Bank recently inaugurates 'Branch of the Future' (BoTF) at its Khayaban-e-Shahbaz, DHA Phase 6 premises in Karachi. The branch was inaugurated by Yameen Kerai, President & CEO (Acting), NIB Bank. The BoTF brings leading-edge technologies in the branch
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Global terror-phobia haunts Pakistani seafarers

Global terror-phobia haunts Pakistani seafarers

The global terror-phobia among European, Northern and Southern American countries continues to haunt Pakistani seafarers who are struggling to find jobs in shipping companies widely transporting goods on Western seas. According to Pakistani seafarers the
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Gas supply to be restored to industry from tomorrow: Dar chairs meeting

Gas supply to be restored to industry from tomorrow: Dar chairs meeting

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar chairs a meeting to review restoration of gas to export-oriented industry on urgent basis in Ministry of Finance, here on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi,
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
'BISP has no link with fake messages'

'BISP has no link with fake messages'

Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is giving benefit around 2 million underprivileged families of Punjab to empower them against the inflationary impact. BISP has no link with the fake massages forwarded to the general public in which criminal elemen
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Soneri Bank posts Rs 1.037 billion profit after tax

Soneri Bank posts Rs 1.037 billion profit after tax

Soneri Bank Limited on Wednesday announced its results for the year ended 31 December 2013. The Chairman of the Bank, Alauddin Feerasta, presided over the Board meeting in Lahore. The Bank posted profit after tax of Rs 1.037 billion. The Board noted with
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Soneri Bank posts Rs 1.037 billion profit after tax

Soneri Bank posts Rs 1.037 billion profit after tax

Soneri Bank Limited on Wednesday announced its results for the year ended 31 December 2013. The Chairman of the Bank, Alauddin Feerasta, presided over the Board meeting in Lahore. The Bank posted profit after tax of Rs 1.037 billion. The Board noted with
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
11th Children's Literature Festival begins today

11th Children's Literature Festival begins today

Arts Council of Pakistan has been beautifully adorned for the 11th Children's Literature Festival (CLF) and first Teachers' Literature Festival (TLF) which begins on Thursday. About 20,000 children and 2000 teachers are expected to attend the event. CLF K
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Cool Clay wins Siemens Student Award

Cool Clay wins Siemens Student Award

Siemens has announced that the Cool Clay team from the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, has won first place in the Siemens Student Award competition. The Cool Clay team was praised for its ingenuity in tackling the Self-Sustained Sensors Syste
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Revenue decline: LTU Karachi posts its officers at sugar mills in Sindh

Revenue decline: LTU Karachi posts its officers at sugar mills in Sindh

Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU), Karachi has posted its officers at all sugar mills across the province to monitor sugar production, it is learnt on Wednesday. According to sources, the decision has been taken after detecting serious discrepancies in financial
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
APCNGA blames SSGC for creating gas crisis in Sindh

APCNGA blames SSGC for creating gas crisis in Sindh

Captive power plants in Sindh province are consuming 20 percent of total SSGC's gas consumption, due to which domestic consumers and CNG industry have been facing severe gas crises, it was learnt on Wednesday.
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
One alleged dacoit killed in robbery bid

One alleged dacoit killed in robbery bid

At least one alleged dacoit was killed during a robbery bid in New Karachi here on Wednesday. According to police, 4 armed persons entered the "Rent a Car shop" and tried to snatch money and other valuables from the persons who were present in the shop. R
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Attack on police van: accused held in Hangu

Attack on police van: accused held in Hangu

An accused involved in Tuesday's attack on police van was arrested here on Wednesday. The police on a tip-off conducted raid in Douaba area of Hangu during which a culprit allegedly involved in attacking police van was detained. The nabbed accused has bee
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Fazl demands major overhaul of 1947 Interim Act of Azad Kashmir

Fazl demands major overhaul of 1947 Interim Act of Azad Kashmir

The JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rahman has demanded major overhauling of 1947 Interim Act of Azad Kashmir. "Drastic efforts should be made to amend the Interim Act of 1947 as after nearly 60 years it still has not been brought in line with the new realiti
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Woman among two killed in Nowshera

Woman among two killed in Nowshera

Two including a woman were killed in separate incidents of firing here on Wednesday. Police said that in Khashgi area of Nowshera a youth gunned down his mother over domestic disputes and escaped the scene. In another incident, unknown miscreants gunned d
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
National Assembly panel expresses displeasure over proposed PTV plans

National Assembly panel expresses displeasure over proposed PTV plans

A parliamentary panel on Wednesday expressed displeasure over one and three years plans proposed by Pakistan Television Network (PTV), suggesting that recommendations of all divisions/channels of PTV should be made part of the proposals for formulation of
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Efforts afoot to resolve stalemate

Efforts afoot to resolve stalemate

Amid a fresh conditional offer for a possible cease-fire by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), hectic efforts were afoot on Wednesday to resolve the deadlock in the ongoing peace dialogue between the negotiators of the government and the Taliban
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Deadlock in dialogue but process not come to an end: Yousufzai

Deadlock in dialogue but process not come to an end: Yousufzai

A member of government committee for talks with the Taliban Rahimullah Yousufzai has said that there is deadlock in the dialogue but the process has not come to an end. In an interview with a private TV channel, Rahimullah Yousufzai said that the governme
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Good news soon: efforts under way to end deadlock: Maulana Yousaf

Good news soon: efforts under way to end deadlock: Maulana Yousaf

Co-ordinator of Taliban-proposed committee, Maulana Yousaf Shah, affirmed on Wednesday that despite attempts of creating a deadlock, efforts would be made to restart peace talks between the government and Taliban committees. "The talks are going to face a
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Threat of terror attacks: trenches dug around sensitive police stations

Threat of terror attacks: trenches dug around sensitive police stations

Trenched have been dug around the two sensitive police stations of the metropolis due to possibility and threats of terror attacks. On the directives security authorities, trenches have been dug in Sohrab Goth and Surjani Town police stations in first pha
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Textile, leather industries: traders concerned over ST increase

Textile, leather industries: traders concerned over ST increase

Business community expressed deep concern over indication that the government contemplating to increase Sales Tax (ST) rate on textile and leather industries from two percent to 5 percent in the first phase and 17 percent in next three years. They are opp
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan to boost trade, investment with Muslim states: Dar

Pakistan to boost trade, investment with Muslim states: Dar

Pakistan is ready to sign preferential trade agreements and free trade deals with Muslim countries to boost bilateral co-operation and investment in the days to come, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said. In an interview with Khaleej Times, Senator Mohammed Is
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Nisar, Olson discuss security situation

Nisar, Olson discuss security situation

The Ambassador of United States of America to Pakistan, Richard Olson called on the Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan here on Wednesday during which issues pertaining to bilateral relations particularly security
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Body formed to expedite process of regularisation of villages

Body formed to expedite process of regularisation of villages

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah while expressing his dissatisfaction over the regularisation of villages and issuance of sanads title of ownership to the villagers has constituted five members committee under the supervision of Senior Member Board
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Nine of a family die as truck falls into ditch

Nine of a family die as truck falls into ditch

At least nine people including 4 children of a family were killed while 5 others were injured when a speeding Truck (Shehzor) fell into a ditch at Lyari Expressway in the jurisdictions of PIB colony police station, here on Wednesday evening in metropolis.
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
'Pak-China relations driven by convergence of interests'

'Pak-China relations driven by convergence of interests'

President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday said that Pak-China relationship was based upon mutual trust and respect and driven by convergence of interests on all important issues. In a meeting with Zhang Dejiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of National
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Hamza stresses need to further promote Sino-Pak cooperation

Hamza stresses need to further promote Sino-Pak cooperation

Central leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N and Member National Assembly Hamza Shahbaz has said that there is a need to further promote Pak-China economic and strategic co-operation in view of the changing world situation. He said that setting up of Pak-Ch
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Couple killed in road accident

Couple killed in road accident

A couple was killed in a road accident at Sakhi Sarwar Road here on Wednesday. According to the police, Pir Bukhsh (26), his wife Phophal Mai (28) and a five years' old relative Sunar son of Mitha Khan were riding a motorcycle on Sakhi Sarwar Road when a
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Textile sector: PCGA asks government to restore gas supply immediately

Textile sector: PCGA asks government to restore gas supply immediately

While addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) Chairman Mukhtar Ahmed Baloch, Vice Chairman Aasim Saeed Sheikh, Chairman of Ginners Group, Haji Muhammad Akram and Shehzad Ali Khan urged the government to immed
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
AutoSoft Dynamics strengthens management team

AutoSoft Dynamics strengthens management team

AutoSoft Dynamics (Pvt) Limited, Pakistan's leading provider of a banking automation solutions, announced on Wednesday that Javed Mushtaq has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Mushtaq, who in his previous roles served as CIO of both Pakistan Tele
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Gas pipeline explodes in Ghotki

Gas pipeline explodes in Ghotki

Two persons were killed and two others injured when a gas pipeline exploded here in the wee hours of Wednesday. Police said that near Mir Kosha of Ghotki, a 36-inch diameter gas pipeline from Qadirpur Gas Field caught fire after a huge explosion. Due to b
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Iran, six big powers seek to agree basis for final nuclear accord

Iran, six big powers seek to agree basis for final nuclear accord

Six world powers and Iran strived at a second day of talks in Vienna on Wednesday to map out a broad agenda for reaching a ambitious final settlement to the decade-old stand-off over Tehran's nuclear programme. The United States, Russia, China, Britain, F
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Hafeez feels Irfan's absence

Hafeez feels Irfan's absence

Captain Mohammad Hafeez says Pakistan will miss tall fast bowler Mohammad Irfan in the World Twenty20 after the 2.16-metre (7-foot-1) paceman could not recover from a hip injury. Irfan was hurt during the limited-overs series against South Africa in Octob
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Venezuela braces for demonstrations over jailed opposition leader

Venezuela braces for demonstrations over jailed opposition leader

Venezuela braced for another day of protests Wednesday with jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez expected to appear in court to hear charges blaming him for a deadly episode of street violence. Heavy security surrounded the Palace of Justice where abou
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Islamists order women to put on veil in eastern Syria

Islamists order women to put on veil in eastern Syria

Islamist rebels in eastern Syria have ordered women to put on the Islamic veil, warning that anyone not doing so would be held to account, in a concerted new attempt by hard-liners to impose their strict views on society. In a statement, an organisation c
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Russia, Britain, France say possible UN Syria aid vote soon

Russia, Britain, France say possible UN Syria aid vote soon

A UN Security Council resolution to boost humanitarian aid access in war-torn Syria could be approved within days, Russia, Britain and France said on Wednesday, but Moscow warned against any attempts to "politicize" the issue. Russia initially dismissed a
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
US soldier convicted of Iraq rape, murders found hanged in prison

US soldier convicted of Iraq rape, murders found hanged in prison

A former US Army soldier sentenced to life in prison for the 2006 rape and murder of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and killing of her parents and sister, was found hanged in his cell, The Los Angeles Times reported on Tuesday, citing prison officials. The deat
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
2014 key year for Afghan stabilisation: UN refugee agency

2014 key year for Afghan stabilisation: UN refugee agency

UN refugee agency chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday urged the international community to keep up aid for Afghan refugees, stressing that 2014 with the departure of Nato troops was a critical year for their homeland. "2014 is key to Afghanistan's stabili
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Suicide bombers target Iranian centre in Beirut; four killed

Suicide bombers target Iranian centre in Beirut; four killed

Two suicide bombers targeted the Iranian cultural centre in Beirut on Wednesday, killing four people and themselves in an attack claimed by Sunni militants who said it was a response to the intervention of Iran and Hezbollah in the Syrian war. The army sa
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Thai protesters vow to storm Prime Minister's crisis headquarters

Thai protesters vow to storm Prime Minister's crisis headquarters

Defiant Thai opposition protesters threatened to storm Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's crisis headquarters Wednesday, stepping up their campaign a day after dramatic street clashes left five dead and dozens wounded. The spike in violence has puncture
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Germany arrests man suspected of busting Iran sanctions

Germany arrests man suspected of busting Iran sanctions

German prosecutors said on Wednesday they had arrested a German-Iranian man suspected of exporting to the Islamic Republic goods that could be used in a weapons programme. The products include vacuum pumps, valves and other industrial products that can be
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Tokyo rubber rises

Tokyo rubber rises

Tokyo rubber futures ended higher on Wednesday on firm oil prices, but the upside was capped by profit-taking in thin trade, dealers said. The benchmark rubber contract on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange for July delivery was up 0.2 yen to settle at 234.1 ye
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Palm oil slips

Palm oil slips

Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower for the first time in five days on Wednesday, reversing some gains made in the morning session as prospects of dwindling export demand curbed buying interest and prompted investors to book profits. Benchmark prices,
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Soyabeans hit five-month peak

Soyabeans hit five-month peak

US soyabean futures surged to a five-month high on Tuesday on robust demand and concerns about smaller crops in key exporters Brazil and Argentina due to adverse weather. Short covering lifted wheat for a third straight session amid strong cash prices and
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Copper steadies

Copper steadies

Copper was broadly flat on Wednesday as concerns about the demand outlook in top consumer China were offset by a weaker dollar and near-term tightness in stocks. Copper prices have slipped more than 2.5 percent this year as China battles with structural r
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
US cotton rises again, exports encouraging, supply tight

US cotton rises again, exports encouraging, supply tight

US cotton futures rose on Tuesday for the second straight session, after recent export data indicated strong demand for the fibre at a time of tight supply. The most-active May cotton contract on ICE Futures US edged up 0.44 cents, or 0.5 percent, to sett
Published 20 Feb, 2014 12:00am
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