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Print - 2014-03-06
Minister asked to eradicate corruption from Railways

Minister asked to eradicate corruption from Railways

The workers of Pakistan Railways on Wednesday urged the Federal Minister to step up efforts to stop the department's proposed privatisation besides taking measures to eradicate corruption from the ailing organisation.
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Dar urged to take notice of under-invoicing in tyre's imports

Dar urged to take notice of under-invoicing in tyre's imports

The local tyre and rubber industry has urged Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to take notice of huge under invoicing in imports of different types of tyres which deprives FBR of huge revenues on the one hand and badly affects the local production on the other.
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Exhibition of students' projects begins at SU

Exhibition of students' projects begins at SU

The exhibition of various projects of final year students of Information Technology (IT) has got underway in the institute of information & communication technology, University of Sindh which will continue till March 10, 2014.
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Aussie warship rescues 13 Iranians shipwrecked off Pakistan coast

Aussie warship rescues 13 Iranians shipwrecked off Pakistan coast

An Australian warship has rescued 13 Iranians shipwrecked off Pakistan coast on its way to the Middle East to join an international force conducting counter-terrorist and anti-piracy operations, officials said on Wednesday. HMAS Darwin came across the men
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
'Sharing and learning workshop' held in Jamshoro

'Sharing and learning workshop' held in Jamshoro

To reflect through the complete process of Voices of Community Project in Jamshoro District, a one-day "Sharing and Learning Workshop" was organised by Oxfam with collaboration of National University of Science & Technology & Information Department, in wh
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
SHC seeks comments on petitions against Sindh HEC

SHC seeks comments on petitions against Sindh HEC

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday directed federal authorities and High Education Commission (HEC) to submit comments on two identical petitions challenging the establishment of Sindh Higher Education Commission by Sindh government. A division bench
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
JI team calls on DG Asian Affairs of Iran

JI team calls on DG Asian Affairs of Iran

A high-level Jamaat-i-Islami delegation headed by JI Secretary General Liaqat Baloch, currently in Iran, on Wednesday called on Director General Asian Affairs of the Iranian Foreign Ministry Mehdi Banizada, and exchanged views with him on bilateral relati
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
JWSDF decides to support families of martyred journalists

JWSDF decides to support families of martyred journalists

Journalists Welfare Safety and Development Foundation (JWSDF) Pakistan has decided to support the families of journalists who were martyred in the line of duty and would also take steps for provision of better education, healthcare and shelter facilities
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Call for proving low mark-up loans to women entrepreneurs

Call for proving low mark-up loans to women entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs have urged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Federal Finance Minster Ishaq Dar to provide loans on low mark-up to women entrepreneurs. This demand was made during a meeting of Women Entrepreneur Sub Committee of Karachi Chamber of Commer
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Swat's silk industry devastated by Taliban insurgency

Swat's silk industry devastated by Taliban insurgency

Five years after it collapsed under Taliban rule, the once-thriving silk industry in the Swat valley of north-west Pakistan is still in shreds, leaving thousands without work and entrepreneurs like Shaukat Ali counting the cost.
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Punjab chief minister condoles

Punjab chief minister condoles

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif met chief pilot of his helicopter Colonel Muhammad Safdar (retd) and condoled the death of his brother Rafaqat Hussain Awan, Additional Session Judge, who was martyred in Islamabad Katchehry's terrorism incident. Provi
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Spring plantation drive begins at Peshawar University

Spring plantation drive begins at Peshawar University

The spring plantation drive on Wednesday started at the University of Peshawar, aimed at to a greener and cleaner Greater Campus in the month's long campaign. Vice Chancellor, UoP Professor Dr Muhammad Rasul Jan started the campaign by planting a sapling
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan condemns Bahrain terror incident

Pakistan condemns Bahrain terror incident

Pakistan strongly on Wednesday condemns the terrorist incident in Bahrain in which three police personnel and several innocent people including one Pakistani lost their lives while many were seriously injured. Terrorism in all in its forms and manifestati
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Standard Chartered records seven percent decline in profit before tax

Standard Chartered records seven percent decline in profit before tax

Standard Chartered has reported lower income and profits during 2013 mainly due to challenging market conditions. According to Standard Chartered, 2013 was a challenging year for the bank as well as for the industry, which resulted in a 1 percent fall in
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Standard Chartered records seven percent decline in profit before tax

Standard Chartered records seven percent decline in profit before tax

Standard Chartered has reported lower income and profits during 2013 mainly due to challenging market conditions. According to Standard Chartered, 2013 was a challenging year for the bank as well as for the industry, which resulted in a 1 percent fall in
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Italy in trouble, France to miss deficit targets: EU

Italy in trouble, France to miss deficit targets: EU

The European Commission put Italy on Wednesday on its watch list because of the country's very high public debt and weak competitiveness and warned France that will miss agreed budget deficit reduction targets unless it takes action. The Commission, the E
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
China promises cleaner air, steady 7.5 percent growth

China promises cleaner air, steady 7.5 percent growth

China on Wednesday declared "war" on the lethal pollution that has blighted its stunning industrial transformation, as it unveiled a steady economic growth target of 7.5 percent for this year. Premier Li Keqiang said pollution would be fought with the sam
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Lufthansa unveils new premium economy class

Lufthansa unveils new premium economy class

Lufthansa, Germany's largest airline, unveiled its new premium economy class on Wednesday, part of a 3 billion euro investment in seats to catch up with fast-growing rivals from the Middle East. The airline said the new class would first be available on l
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Zimbabwe says its only reserves are $500,000 in gold coins

Zimbabwe says its only reserves are $500,000 in gold coins

Zimbabwe is holding gold coins valued at $501,390 as its only reserves, enough to buy only 1,400 tonnes of maize, the finance minister said on Wednesday, highlighting the parlous state of the country's finances. The economy of the southern African country
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Weather restrains US private hiring

Weather restrains US private hiring

US private employers added fewer workers than expected in February and services sector growth hit a four-year low, the latest signs of the economic toll severe weather is taking. Economists were little fazed by Wednesday's downbeat reports. They said the
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Service sectors strengthen globally, but slow in US

Service sectors strengthen globally, but slow in US

Service sectors around the globe mostly strengthened last month with Germany leading the way, although harsh winter weather put a damper on the massive US non-manufacturing sector. The news of global services expansion came in contrast to recent reads on
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
GCC security discord with Qatar pummels shares, region mixed

GCC security discord with Qatar pummels shares, region mixed

Qatar's shares led a decline in most Gulf markets on Wednesday after Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain said they would withdraw envoys from Doha over what they called interference in their internal affairs. The move, conveyed in a joint s
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Tokyo stocks up

Tokyo stocks up

Tokyo stocks closed 1.20 percent higher Wednesday, as investors breathed a sigh of relief at signs of easing tensions in the Ukraine crisis. The benchmark Nikkei-225 index ended up 176.15 points at 14,897.63, while the Topix index of all first-section sha
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Wednesday's midday trade: stocks little changed

Wednesday's midday trade: stocks little changed

US stocks were little changed on Wednesday after two days of sharp swings as investors shrugged off soft data on jobs and the services sector, while keeping an eye on developments in Ukraine. US private employers added fewer workers than expected in Febru
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
S&P ends at a record, up 1.4 percent for the year

S&P ends at a record, up 1.4 percent for the year

US stocks rallied on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 closing at a record as concerns about a confrontation between Russia and Ukraine eased, and the market recovered more than all of the previous session's hefty losses. President Vladimir Putin delivered a robu
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Australian shares surge

Australian shares surge

Australian shares gained 0.9 percent on Wednesday to close at their highest point since June 2008, spurred by upbeat fourth quarter GDP figures and signs a military confrontation between Russia and Ukraine might be averted. The S&P/ASX 200 index climbed 4
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Treasury debt prices fall

Treasury debt prices fall

US Treasury debt prices extended losses on Tuesday as Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country would use military force in the Ukraine only as a last resort, prompting a reversal in Monday's flight to safe assets. Putin also ordered troops involv
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Treasury debt prices fall

Treasury debt prices fall

US Treasury debt prices extended losses on Tuesday as Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country would use military force in the Ukraine only as a last resort, prompting a reversal in Monday's flight to safe assets. Putin also ordered troops involv
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
SE Asian stocks mostly up

SE Asian stocks mostly up

Southeast Asian markets ended firmer on Wednesday as fears of an imminent military conflict in Ukraine eased after Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks, and investors bought into the region's risky assets, led by Indonesia. The Jakarta Composite Ind
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Hong Kong and China stocks lower

Hong Kong and China stocks lower

Shares in Hong Kong and China fell on Wednesday after Beijing tempered expectations for a strong pick-up in the mainland economy by setting a 7.5 percent growth target this year. The benchmark Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong lost 0.34 percent, or 77.85 point
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Spain and Italy rise as European shares steady

Spain and Italy rise as European shares steady

European shares were steady on Wednesday as the United States and Russia planned talks to ease tensions over Ukraine, while Spain and Italy outperformed on fresh signs of an economic rebound in those countries. The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index, whi
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Seoul shares recover

Seoul shares recover

Seoul shares posted their biggest daily gain in nearly two weeks on Wednesday as fears of a military clash in Ukraine eased and as China maintained a 7.5 percent economic growth target for this year. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed up
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
India's BSE edges up

India's BSE edges up

India's benchmark BSE index gained 0.3 percent on Wednesday to approach a record closing high hit last month, extending a recent rally as continued buying by foreign investors boosted stocks of blue chip companies such as ICICI Bank. Overseas investors bo
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Weak company updates drag down FTSE 100 index

Weak company updates drag down FTSE 100 index

Britain's top share index fell again on Wednesday after rebounding from two-week lows in the previous session, with updates from some companies disappointing investors and tensions over Ukraine weighing on sentiment. Engineering turnaround specialist Melr
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Yuan slips

Yuan slips

China's yuan slipped against the dollar on Tuesday after the central bank set its official midpoint at a three-month low, suggesting it is not yet ready to release the recent pressure on the yuan, traders said. Traders said there were signs companies have
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Yen steadies in Asia

Yen steadies in Asia

The yen held steady versus the dollar on Wednesday, nursing heavy losses from the previous day as safety demand faded after Russian President Vladimir Putin played down the prospect of a war in Ukraine. The dollar held steady at 102.23 yen, after having r
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Yen under pressure in London

Yen under pressure in London

The safe-haven yen extended losses against the dollar and euro on Wednesday as concern over a Russia-Ukraine stand-off eased, allowing investors to focus on a slew of data and central bank meetings. Markets are keeping an eye on the region after Russia te
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Early trade in New York: dollar rallies

Early trade in New York: dollar rallies

The dollar rallied on Wednesday, shrugging off a softer-than-expected US private-sector payrolls report for February that may have been affected by severe winter conditions. US private employers added 139,000 jobs in February, lower than market expectatio
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Yen, franc slide; rouble bounces in New York

Yen, franc slide; rouble bounces in New York

The yen and Swiss franc fell on Tuesday while the rouble rebounded, as signs Russia may be seeking to avoid further military involvement in Ukraine diminished bids for safe-haven currencies. The Japanese unit had rallied versus the dollar and the euro the
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Aussie $ gains

Aussie $ gains

The Australian dollar edged up on Wednesday after data showed the resource-rich economy grew at a solid clip in the last quarter, supporting views of a steady interest rate outlook. The Aussie rose as far as $0.8998, from $0.8943 in early trade and a one-
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Won leads Asia FX gains

Won leads Asia FX gains

The South Korean won led gains among emerging Asian currencies on Wednesday as fears of an immediate military conflict in Ukraine subsided and the Chinese yuan extended gains. The yuan rose as traders said the central bank was spotted reducing its interve
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Sterling inches higher

Sterling inches higher

Sterling ground out some gains against the euro on Wednesday after a survey of service sector sentiment underlined the positive view of the British economy that has underpinned the pound this year but failed to drive it significantly higher. The PMI surve
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Minister chairs KPT meeting

Minister chairs KPT meeting

A high-level meeting was held here at the Karachi Port Trust on Wednesday, which was chaired by Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping Kamran Michael. The meeting was also attended by Ports and Shipping Secretary Habibullah Khan Khattak, Ports and Shippi
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Islamabad court attack Condolence reference held at IHC

Islamabad court attack Condolence reference held at IHC

Chief Justice Islamabad High Court, Muhammad Anwar Khan Kasi on Wednesday strongly condemned the killing of innocent people in the terrorists attack on District Courts, Islamabad. The Chief Justice chaired a condolence reference held at Islamabad High Cou
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Rangelands' protection: call to take special measures

Rangelands' protection: call to take special measures

Speakers have urged the government departments, research institutions and private sector organisations to take special measures for protection of rangelands as their reduction will lead to livestock feed deficiency. Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan, Federal Mini
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
BoK posts Rs 1.67 billion profit before tax

BoK posts Rs 1.67 billion profit before tax

The Bank of Khyber (BoK) posted Rs 1.67 billion profit before tax (PBT) for the period ended December 31, 2013, showing an increase of 6.2 percent of PBT over the corresponding period of 2012, which was Rs 1.57 billion. This was stated by Imran Samad, Act
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
BoK posts Rs 1.67 billion profit before tax

BoK posts Rs 1.67 billion profit before tax

The Bank of Khyber (BoK) posted Rs 1.67 billion profit before tax (PBT) for the period ended December 31, 2013, showing an increase of 6.2 percent of PBT over the corresponding period of 2012, which was Rs 1.57 billion. This was stated by Imran Samad, Act
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
PSDP 2014-15: Railways proposes 26 projects worth Rs 7.795 billion

PSDP 2014-15: Railways proposes 26 projects worth Rs 7.795 billion

Pakistan Railways proposed 26 new projects worth Rs 7.795 billion under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) for the next fiscal year 2014-15, with major focus on repair of locomotives, track and overhauling of infrastructure.
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
NAFA Fund: LSE approves application for formal listing

NAFA Fund: LSE approves application for formal listing

Lahore Stock Exchange Limited (LSE) has approved the application for formal listing and quotation of the Units of NAFA Islamic Principal Protected Fund-1 (Open end Fund managed by NBP Fullerton Asset Management Ltd).
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
NAFA Fund: LSE approves application for formal listing

NAFA Fund: LSE approves application for formal listing

Lahore Stock Exchange Limited (LSE) has approved the application for formal listing and quotation of the Units of NAFA Islamic Principal Protected Fund-1 (Open end Fund managed by NBP Fullerton Asset Management Ltd).
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
KP LB polls: schedule to be announced in April

KP LB polls: schedule to be announced in April

KP Minister for Local Government and Rural Development (LG&RD), Inayatullah Khan has said the provincial government has finalised preparations to conduct local bodies' elections and schedule would be announced in the next month.
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Dutch envoy calls on Ahsan Iqbal

Dutch envoy calls on Ahsan Iqbal

Dutch Ambassador Marcel de Vink called on Federal Minister for Planning Development and Reforms Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday to discuss various possibilities to enhance bilateral co-operation between Pakistan and Netherlands. He said that a delegati
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Political revenge against Musharraf must be stopped: APML

Political revenge against Musharraf must be stopped: APML

All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Information Secretary Aasia Ishaq on Wednesday demanded what she called halt to action against General Pervez Musharraf (retd). Addressing a press conference at Karachi Press Club, she said the lack of political vision sh
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Another man dies of Swine flu in Multan

Another man dies of Swine flu in Multan

A man died of Swine flu here on Wednesday bringing the death toll to three. According to the Nishtar Hospital sources, a man, Mahmoodul Hassan, resident of Khanewal, died of the flu in the hospital. Before him, two women, Humaira and Rubina also fell prey
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Two gas pipelines blown up in Dera Bugti

Two gas pipelines blown up in Dera Bugti

Two pipelines of Sui gas were blown up in Loti and Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti in the wee hours of Wednesday, suspending gas supply to plant from the wells. According to levies sources, the first incident took place in Loti where unidentified outlaws blew u
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
LPG prices remain unchanged

LPG prices remain unchanged

Following the decision of the state Owned Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) producing companies, the LPG marketing companies have not changed their prices for the fifth successive month. Two leading state run LPG producing companies - Oil and Gas Development
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
PU organises exhibition, seminar on Firdowsi

PU organises exhibition, seminar on Firdowsi

Punjab University Persian Department's Firdowsi Chair in collaboration with Khana-e-Farhang Iran organised an art exhibition at Sherani Hall and seminar at Senate Hall regarding renowned Persian poet and author of Shahnama-e-Firdowsi at Oriental College,
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
International Women's Day: PTI Punjab Women Wing arranges seminar

International Women's Day: PTI Punjab Women Wing arranges seminar

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Punjab Women Wing has arranged a seminar to celebrate the International Women's Day on Wednesday. Dr. Nasira Javed was the chief guest at the seminar while PTI Punjab Women Wing president Saloni Bukhari and other office bear
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Two children killed in grenade explosion

Two children killed in grenade explosion

Two children were killed while three other people including a woman were injured in an explosion inside a house in Retra (Taunsa Sharif) in Dera Ghazi Khan on Wednesday. SHO Inspector Iftikhar Ahmed Qureshi said it was an explosion of hand grenade which c
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Minister lauds JICA's role in modernising irrigation system

Minister lauds JICA's role in modernising irrigation system

The minister for Irrigation/Chairman PIDA, Mian Yawar Zaman has said that the role of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in the success of irrigation sector projects in Punjab is highly pivotal. JICA has helped to develop the irrigation sector
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Diplomats from 17 countries visit LCCI

Diplomats from 17 countries visit LCCI

As many as 21 diplomats from 17 countries on Wednesday visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and discussed different matters relating to the country's economy, Chamber's role in the economic growth, establishment of new businesses and capaci
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
LB polls in Punjab: PTI urges ECP to announce date earlier

LB polls in Punjab: PTI urges ECP to announce date earlier

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab President Ejaz Chaudhary has urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to announce the date for local government elections as soon as possible and it should be held according to the Constitution. While addressing
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
'Energy crisis major hurdle in reaping benefits of GSP plus'

'Energy crisis major hurdle in reaping benefits of GSP plus'

The readymade garment exporters have said the energy crisis is a major impediment in reaping fruits of the GSP plus status from the EU. Former PRGMEA Chairman Ijaz Khokhar said the EU buyers are still in doubt about the ability of timely delivery of order
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Objectives of literacy department discussed

Objectives of literacy department discussed

A delegation headed by Nik (UK) Rubina (Education Specialist, Unicef) Ainee Nasir Jamy, (DATA) and Huma Mir (DATA) met Secretary Literacy and NFBE Department. The DATA group (Consultants) made a brief introduction of their organisation and its activities.
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Battling terrorism: LHC CJ for demonstrating greater courage, discipline

Battling terrorism: LHC CJ for demonstrating greater courage, discipline

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial has said we should have demonstrated greater courage and discipline among our ranks against the terrorism. The Chief Justice was talking to a delegation of Wazirabad Bar Association in his Chamber on Wednes
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Shahbaz condemns Hangu attack

Shahbaz condemns Hangu attack

Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif has condemned the attack on a convoy of security forces in Hangu and expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the loss of precious human lives in the blast.
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
NH&MP organises road safety seminar

NH&MP organises road safety seminar

National Highways & Motorway Police (NH&MP) conducted a road safety seminar at Khyber Medical College (KMC), Peshawar, which was attended by a sizeable audience from the student community as well as the faculty members of the college besides the officers
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
200 connections restored: Pesco's recovery campaign in full swing

200 connections restored: Pesco's recovery campaign in full swing

Recovery from defaulters is in full swing throughout the province by Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) in recently launched 'disconnection and recovery campaign' against power theft. Recovery teams under the supervision of SDO Pesco, Gul Bela resto
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
KP IGP inspects stations in Tank, Lakki districts

KP IGP inspects stations in Tank, Lakki districts

Inspector General of Police Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Nasir Khan Durrani on Wednesday visited far-flung Tank and Lakki Marwat districts of the province. During his visit, the IGP inspected police lines and police stations of both the districts and bordering post
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
GEPCO to complete three 132KV grid stations by end of month

GEPCO to complete three 132KV grid stations by end of month

Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) will put three more 132KV grid stations in operation in Hafizabad district by the end of this month, GEPCO CEO Muneer Ahmad Mian said on Wednesday. Muneer said that a new 132 grid station with the name of Hafizaba
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Chavez remembered with pomp and protests

Chavez remembered with pomp and protests

Followers of Venezuela's late socialist leader Hugo Chavez flooded the streets on Wednesday to mark the anniversary of his death, a sad but welcome distraction for his successor who has faced a month of violent protests. A year after Chavez succumbed to c
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Talks collapse, South Africa's six-week platinum strike rumbles on

Talks collapse, South Africa's six-week platinum strike rumbles on

Wage talks between the world's top platinum producers and South Africa's Association of Mineworkers and Construction workers Union (AMCU) collapsed on Wednesday, dashing hopes for an early end to a crippling six-week strike. The stoppage - in a sector sti
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Major report reveals 'extensive' abuse of women in EU

Major report reveals 'extensive' abuse of women in EU

A huge and damning new report revealed Wednesday "extensive" physical or sexual abuse against women across the EU, with one in three falling victim but few going to the police. Five percent of the 42,000 women interviewed said they have been raped, and ju
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
'Secretive' Chinese woman named world's youngest billionaire

'Secretive' Chinese woman named world's youngest billionaire

A 24-year-old Hong Kong-based woman has been named the world's youngest billionaire, replacing a former Facebook co-founder and spurring gossip in the city. Perenna Kei, a graduate from the University of London who lives in Hong Kong, was ranked by Forbes
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Erdogan says calls with world leaders may have been bugged

Erdogan says calls with world leaders may have been bugged

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, embroiled in a scandal over leaked voice recordings, said on Wednesday his sensitive conversations with other world leaders may have been tapped as part of a campaign by his political enemies to discredit him. Erdoga
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
World powers responsible for failing to stop Syria war crimes: UN

World powers responsible for failing to stop Syria war crimes: UN

All sides in Syria's civil war are using shelling and siege tactics to punish civilians and big powers bear responsibility for allowing such war crimes to persist, UN human rights investigators said on Wednesday. In their latest report documenting atrocit
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Drone strike kills four Qaeda suspects in Yemen

Drone strike kills four Qaeda suspects in Yemen

A US drone strike in northern Yemen on Wednesday killed four suspected al Qaeda members, including an Iraq veteran, a military official said. The unmanned aircraft fired two rockets at a vehicle in the Khalka area of Jawf province, the official said, addi
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Baghdad bombings kill 14

Baghdad bombings kill 14

Nine bombings mainly targeting Shia-majority areas of Baghdad killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more on Wednesday, officials said, as Iraq suffers its worst violence in years. The country has been hit by a year-long surge in bloodshed that has
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Five killed in South Sudan army clash

Five killed in South Sudan army clash

At least five soldiers died when heavy fighting broke out in the main military barracks in war-torn South Sudan's capital Juba on Wednesday, underscoring serious tensions within the national army as it battles a rebel uprising. Fierce gunfire lasting two
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Sarkozy fumes over secret tape treachery

Sarkozy fumes over secret tape treachery

Nicolas Sarkozy was seething Wednesday after it emerged that an aide had secretly recorded hundreds of hours of meetings and private conversations involving the former French president when he was in office. A scandal that swept the Ukraine crisis off the
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
West presses Iran to address suspected atomic bomb research

West presses Iran to address suspected atomic bomb research

Western powers pressed Iran on Wednesday to tackle suspicions that it may have worked on designing an atomic bomb and the United States said the issue would be central to the success of talks on a final settlement over Tehran's nuclear programme. At a boa
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
PIAF urges government to reinforce security arrangements

PIAF urges government to reinforce security arrangements

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) on Wednesday urged the Punjab government to review security arrangements in all the industrial estates, leading markets and shopping malls to avoid any untoward incident. PIAF Chairman Malik Tahir
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Prime Minister to open three-day auto show today

Prime Minister to open three-day auto show today

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will inaugurate the 10th annual three-day Pakistan's largest auto show being held from March 6-8, 2014 at the Expo Centre here on Wednesday, Chairman Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (Paapa
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Belgium keen to enhance trade with Pakistan: envoy

Belgium keen to enhance trade with Pakistan: envoy

The Belgium Ambassador to Pakistan, Peter Claes has said that his country keen to enhance bilateral trade with Pakistan. At present the volume of bilateral trade is about $1 billion and hopefully it would be further increased in coming days, he added. Add
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Local cement despatches depict 8.7 percent growth

Local cement despatches depict 8.7 percent growth

Local cement despatches during February 2014 were 2.135 million tons that is highest ever in the history, depicting a growth of 8.70 percent compared with corresponding month of last year. Revealing the performance of cement sector, spokesman of All Pakis
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Right time to free bureaucracy from corruption, nepotism: CIC KP

Right time to free bureaucracy from corruption, nepotism: CIC KP

Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sahibzada Muhammad Khalid has said that it is right time for our bureaucracy to be free from political interference, corruption and nepotism, while all necessary steps should be taken for the welfare
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Five foreigners held in Kalat

Five foreigners held in Kalat

Five foreigners were arrested by security forces in Kalat district of Balochistan on Wednesday morning. According to the Levies' sources, the five suspects were travelling without identity cards and legal documents to Quetta from Karachi, hence arrested b
Published 06 Mar, 2014 12:00am
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