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Print - 2014-07-07
Scientist makes potent version of H1N1 flu

Scientist makes potent version of H1N1 flu

A US-based scientist said on July 02 he has succeeded in engineering a version of the so-called swine flu virus that would be able to evade the human immune system. The research on the 2009 H1N1 virus at a high-security lab at the University of Wisconsin,
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
WHO urges nations to step up the fight against TB

WHO urges nations to step up the fight against TB

The World Health Organisation on July 03 urged over 30 countries, including some of the world's richest, to recognise the continued danger of tuberculosis and try to wipe it out by 2050. Although TB is preventable and curable, a total of 155,000 people st
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Scientists find how magic mushrooms alter the mind

Scientists find how magic mushrooms alter the mind

Scientists studying the effects of the psychedelic chemical in magic mushrooms have found the human brain displays a similar pattern of activity during dreams as it does during a mind-expanding drug trip. Psychedelic drugs such as LSD and magic mushrooms
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Marrow transplants can reverse adult sickle cell

Marrow transplants can reverse adult sickle cell

Bone marrow transplants can reverse severe sickle cell disease in adults, a small study by government scientists found, echoing results seen with a similar technique used in children. The researchers and others say the findings show age need not be a barr
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Corps Commander gets briefing on Zarb-e-Azb

Corps Commander gets briefing on Zarb-e-Azb

Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Khalid Rabbani today visited Miranshah Bazaar, in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) and met with the troops busy in Operation Zarb-e-Azb. According to an ISPR release, Corps Commander was given a detailed briefing regarding
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
IDPs of Khyber Agency: PDMA begins distribution of food package

IDPs of Khyber Agency: PDMA begins distribution of food package

Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has started distribution of food package among the internally dislocated people from Khyber Agency. The Government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan Army jointly extending the food assistance packag
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
KP Governor condoles

KP Governor condoles

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan has expressed his heartfelt condolence on the sad demise of Syed Meher Badshah who worked with him as Special Secretary when he was the Chief Minister of the province. The deceased had also served the
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
AKF, OSF distribute food packages among IDPs

AKF, OSF distribute food packages among IDPs

Al-Khidmat Foundation (AKF) in collaboration with Omair Sana Foundation (OSF) distributed food package among 400 affected families of North Waziristan operation. Parliamentary leader of Jamaat-e-Islami in National Assembly, Sahibzada Tariqullah, was the c
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Six including a cop killed in Balochistan violence

Six including a cop killed in Balochistan violence

At least six persons including a policeman were killed and four others injured in separate incidents of violence in different areas of Balochistan on Sunday. Levies sources said that armed men of two groups which were in old rivalry over property dispute
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Five TTP men arrested: two ASWJ office-bearers killed

Five TTP men arrested: two ASWJ office-bearers killed

Two office-bearers of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) were killed by unknown people while the Rangers claimed to have arrested five alleged members of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and a target killer in different raids here on Sunday.
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Ramazan Sasta Bazaars fail to provide relief to citizens

Ramazan Sasta Bazaars fail to provide relief to citizens

'Ramazan Sasta Bazaars' have literally failed to provide any kind of relief to buyers here in provincial capital as the prices of vegetable, fruits, poultry and other edible items, have no much difference as compared to open market rates. The district adm
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Imran says IDPs' problems to be addressed

Imran says IDPs' problems to be addressed

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Imran Khan, on Sunday visited the camps of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of North Waziristan Agency in Bannu and assured them that they would not be left alone in their time of trial. Chief Minister Khyber Pa
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Hajj training programmes to commence after Eid

Hajj training programmes to commence after Eid

Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony would start countrywide extensive Hajj training programmes for intending pilgrims after Eid-ul-Fitr to facilitate them to perform Manasek Hajj.
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Senate team completes German visit, leaves for Brussels

Senate team completes German visit, leaves for Brussels

A six-member delegation of Senate of Pakistan Sunday left Berlin for Brussels after six-day visit where they met political and social leadership of the country. The delegation, led by Senator Haji Mohammad Adeel, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Fore
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Eight killed, nine hurt in Super Highway accident

Eight killed, nine hurt in Super Highway accident

Eight passengers lost their lives while nine others received injuries as a result of accident between a Karachi bound speedy van and a truck on Super Highway near Thana Bola Khan on Sunday. Mairaj Qureshi, the Incharge Edhi Foundation Hyderabad informed A
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Bank Alfalah profit rates

Bank Alfalah profit rates

Bank Alfalah Limited has declared the following rates of profit on various types of PLS deposits for the half year January 01, 2014 to June 30, 2014.

Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Bank Alfalah profit rates

Bank Alfalah profit rates

Bank Alfalah Limited has declared the following rates of profit on various types of PLS deposits for the half year January 01, 2014 to June 30, 2014.

Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Wall collapse in India kills 11

Wall collapse in India kills 11

A wall collapsed Sunday in southern India killing 11 people including a child, just a week after a building crumbled in the same state claiming 61 lives, officials said. The compound wall collapsed onto the huts of labourers following heavy monsoon rains
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
US moves towards opening skies for commercial drones

US moves towards opening skies for commercial drones

The US air safety regulator is drafting rules to permit small drones to be used for commercial purposes, a step toward allowing remote-control planes and helicopters to be deployed for everything from TV news coverage to monitoring crops.
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Gunmen kill at least 29 in latest raids on Kenyan coast

Gunmen kill at least 29 in latest raids on Kenyan coast

Gunmen killed at least 29 people in raids on two coastal areas of Kenya, the latest in a series of attacks claimed by Somali Islamists who have vowed to drive Kenyan forces out of Somalia, although police cast doubt on their role.
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Thousands celebrate birthday of first Taiwan-born panda cub

Thousands celebrate birthday of first Taiwan-born panda cub

Thousands braved the summer heat Sunday to celebrate the first birthday of Yuan Zai, the first giant panda cub born in Taiwan, who has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors in six months. Around 3,000 people joined a 10-kilometre (6.2-mile) run whic
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Hong Kong press freedom faced 'darkest days' in past year

Hong Kong press freedom faced 'darkest days' in past year

Hong Kong journalists said Sunday the past year had been the "darkest" for press freedom for decades, with growing political tensions expected to worsen the situation in the future. Concerns over freedoms in the semi-autonomous Chinese city have grown thi
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Trade, closer defence ties top Australia-Japan agenda

Trade, closer defence ties top Australia-Japan agenda

Closer defence co-operation is set to take centre stage when Australia hosts Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe this week, while the two allies will also shore up a burgeoning trade relationship, analysts say.
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
The curse of cartels

The curse of cartels

In response to a question by Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf's member of the parliament, Dr Shireen Mazari, about the existence of cartels in the country, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in a written statement revealed that many industries and sectors in Pakistan had
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Now it's the transmission system

Now it's the transmission system

What afflicts the nation's energy sector, the diagnosis is released by the 'doctors' in the Ministry of Water and Power in bits and pieces. At the beginning it was the circular debt, which earned the verdict of being the villain of the piece in this, then
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Privatisation: good, bad or suspect

Privatisation: good, bad or suspect

Privatisation of profit-making state-owned entities (SOEs) would naturally not reduce the bailout budgeted packages and therefore are unlikely to reduce the budget deficit. It is only sale of loss-making units that can reduce the budget deficit.
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
The start - stop adjuster and the IMF vicious cycle

The start - stop adjuster and the IMF vicious cycle

For the past three decades, nearly every alternate year has witnessed the beginning of a new IMF program in Pakistan - from Stand by Agreements, to Extended Fund Facilities to Poverty Reduction and Growth Facilities etcetera. Our news headlines have been
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Faisalabad city: textile and environment

Faisalabad city: textile and environment

Faisalabad in economic terms holds the status of third largest city in Pakistan and second largest in Punjab. Pricewaterhouse Coopers has projected Faisalabad's GDP to be around USD 87 billion by 2025. The city produces substantial share of Pakistan's tex
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Anti-terror law sails through NA

Anti-terror law sails through NA

That Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has termed the newly-introduced anti-terror law a 'black law' is perhaps the right definition of this law. How ironic, however, it is that MQM chief Altaf Hussain was not consulted by the Pakistan-based leadership of MQ
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
62 PGMI doctors to impart anti-dengue training: Professor Vohra

62 PGMI doctors to impart anti-dengue training: Professor Vohra

The Principal of Post-Graduate Medical Institute and Ameeruddin Medical College, Prof Anjum Habib Vohra, has said that 62 newly-appointed medical house officers would also be imparted dengue training as a compulsory part of their service.
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
NSA spying on party: PPP formally lodges protest with US

NSA spying on party: PPP formally lodges protest with US

Pakistan People's Party has formally lodged protest with the US Ambassador in Islamabad over the reports that the National Security Agency of the US had been spying on the PPP in 2010 and demanded making of appropriate amends for this insensitivity toward
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (June 30 to July 04 2014).

Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (July 06, 2014) and the forecast for Monday (July 07, 2014).

Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Mulk takes oath as CJP: an end to judicial activism?

Mulk takes oath as CJP: an end to judicial activism?

New chief justice was sworn in Sunday after signalling an end to years of judicial activism which have seen various Supreme Court decisions on political issues. Nasir-ul-Mulk, 63, the supreme court's most senior judge, took over as chief justice after his
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Mulk takes oath as CJP: an end to judicial activism?

Mulk takes oath as CJP: an end to judicial activism?

New chief justice was sworn in Sunday after signalling an end to years of judicial activism which have seen various Supreme Court decisions on political issues. Nasir-ul-Mulk, 63, the supreme court's most senior judge, took over as chief justice after his
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Dalai Lama urges Buddhists to halt Muslim violence

Dalai Lama urges Buddhists to halt Muslim violence

The Dalai Lama Sunday reiterated his plea to Buddhists in Myanmar and Sri Lanka to halt violence against Muslims, in a speech to tens of thousands of devotees to mark his 79th birthday. In front of the massive crowd that included Hollywood film star Richa
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Dalai Lama urges Buddhists to halt Muslim violence

Dalai Lama urges Buddhists to halt Muslim violence

The Dalai Lama Sunday reiterated his plea to Buddhists in Myanmar and Sri Lanka to halt violence against Muslims, in a speech to tens of thousands of devotees to mark his 79th birthday. In front of the massive crowd that included Hollywood film star Richa
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rising trend

THE RUPEE: rising trend

The rupee managed to post fresh gains against the dollar and euro on the currency market during the week, ended on 5 July, 2014. In the interbank market, the rupee picked up five paisa against the dollar for buying at Rs 98.75 and the national currency pi
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rising trend

THE RUPEE: rising trend

The rupee managed to post fresh gains against the dollar and euro on the currency market during the week, ended on 5 July, 2014. In the interbank market, the rupee picked up five paisa against the dollar for buying at Rs 98.75 and the national currency pi
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Futures spread down by 457 basis points

Futures spread down by 457 basis points

The futures spread decreased by 457 basis points to 8.41 per cent during the outgoing week ended on July 4, 2014. Trading activity on the futures counter witnessed a downward trend and average daily volumes declined by 77.4 per cent to 8.47 million shares
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Futures spread down by 457 basis points

Futures spread down by 457 basis points

The futures spread decreased by 457 basis points to 8.41 per cent during the outgoing week ended on July 4, 2014. Trading activity on the futures counter witnessed a downward trend and average daily volumes declined by 77.4 per cent to 8.47 million shares
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Futures spread down by 457 basis points

Futures spread down by 457 basis points

The futures spread decreased by 457 basis points to 8.41 per cent during the outgoing week ended on July 4, 2014. Trading activity on the futures counter witnessed a downward trend and average daily volumes declined by 77.4 per cent to 8.47 million shares
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Futures spread down by 457 basis points

Futures spread down by 457 basis points

The futures spread decreased by 457 basis points to 8.41 per cent during the outgoing week ended on July 4, 2014. Trading activity on the futures counter witnessed a downward trend and average daily volumes declined by 77.4 per cent to 8.47 million shares
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Lacklustre trading

Lacklustre trading

Karachi share market during the first week of holy Ramazan witnessed lacklustre trading activity due to the lack of triggers. However, the PPL's privatisation along with the expected approval of subsidy payment to the PSO dragged the oil and gas sector in
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Lacklustre trading

Lacklustre trading

Karachi share market during the first week of holy Ramazan witnessed lacklustre trading activity due to the lack of triggers. However, the PPL's privatisation along with the expected approval of subsidy payment to the PSO dragged the oil and gas sector in
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Lacklustre trading

Lacklustre trading

Karachi share market during the first week of holy Ramazan witnessed lacklustre trading activity due to the lack of triggers. However, the PPL''s privatisation along with the expected approval of subsidy payment to the PSO dragged the oil and gas sector i
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
London's scandal-hit gold price fixing under spotlight

London's scandal-hit gold price fixing under spotlight

London's century-old gold price fixing, tainted by a rigging scandal and attacked by critics as old-fashioned, goes under the spotlight this week in key talks aimed at modernising the process. Analysts said that the market price of gold, which is driven b
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
London's scandal-hit gold price fixing under spotlight

London's scandal-hit gold price fixing under spotlight

London's century-old gold price fixing, tainted by a rigging scandal and attacked by critics as old-fashioned, goes under the spotlight this week in key talks aimed at modernising the process. Analysts said that the market price of gold, which is driven b
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
London''s scandal-hit gold price fixing under spotlight

London''s scandal-hit gold price fixing under spotlight

London''s century-old gold price fixing, tainted by a rigging scandal and attacked by critics as old-fashioned, goes under the spotlight this week in key talks aimed at modernising the process. Analysts said that the market price of gold, which is driven
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Iran backs Maliki as Iraq Prime Minister but open to change

Iran backs Maliki as Iraq Prime Minister but open to change

Iran said Sunday it supports Nuri al-Maliki's bid to stay on as Iraq's premier but that it is ready to back any other candidate chosen by parliament in Baghdad. Maliki's "State of Law coalition won first place in the last legislative elections... (and) an
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Iran backs Maliki as Iraq Prime Minister but open to change

Iran backs Maliki as Iraq Prime Minister but open to change

Iran said Sunday it supports Nuri al-Maliki's bid to stay on as Iraq's premier but that it is ready to back any other candidate chosen by parliament in Baghdad. Maliki's "State of Law coalition won first place in the last legislative elections... (and) an
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
HBFCL, ZTBL: Wathra informs Dar about status of credit lines

HBFCL, ZTBL: Wathra informs Dar about status of credit lines

Governor State Bank of Pakistan Ashraf Wathra has reportedly urged Finance Ministry to resolve the issue of Rs 20 billion overdue credit against House Building Finance Company Limited (HBFCL). Sources said that more than half of Rs 20 billion credit had b
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
HBFCL, ZTBL: Wathra informs Dar about status of credit lines

HBFCL, ZTBL: Wathra informs Dar about status of credit lines

Governor State Bank of Pakistan Ashraf Wathra has reportedly urged Finance Ministry to resolve the issue of Rs 20 billion overdue credit against House Building Finance Company Limited (HBFCL). Sources said that more than half of Rs 20 billion credit had b
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
HBFCL, ZTBL: Wathra informs Dar about status of credit lines

HBFCL, ZTBL: Wathra informs Dar about status of credit lines

Governor State Bank of Pakistan Ashraf Wathra has reportedly urged Finance Ministry to resolve the issue of Rs 20 billion overdue credit against House Building Finance Company Limited (HBFCL). Sources said that more than half of Rs 20 billion credit had b
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Taliban cut hair and beards to flee army assault

Taliban cut hair and beards to flee army assault

Hundreds of Taliban fighters rushed to disguise themselves with new haircuts in the weeks before a army assault, it has emerged, as refugees revealed details of life under the militants - and their taste for imported luxuries. Azam Khan was one of the top
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Taliban cut hair and beards to flee army assault

Taliban cut hair and beards to flee army assault

Hundreds of Taliban fighters rushed to disguise themselves with new haircuts in the weeks before a army assault, it has emerged, as refugees revealed details of life under the militants - and their taste for imported luxuries. Azam Khan was one of the top
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
NWA operation: all stand to attention and salute

NWA operation: all stand to attention and salute

Chief of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain on Sunday asked the entire nation to stand united against militancy, saying that army is fighting militancy in North Waziristan to rid the country of terrorism. Addressing a mammoth gathering at Jinnah
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
NWA operation: all stand to attention and salute

NWA operation: all stand to attention and salute

Chief of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain on Sunday asked the entire nation to stand united against militancy, saying that army is fighting militancy in North Waziristan to rid the country of terrorism. Addressing a mammoth gathering at Jinnah
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Global economic momentum could be 'less robust than expected': IMF

Global economic momentum could be 'less robust than expected': IMF

The strength of the global economic recovery could be "less robust than expected" and more must be done to boost international monetary supply, IMF chief Christine Lagarde warned Sunday. "We are seeing global activity pick up, but the momentum could be le
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Gunmen kill three policemen in Hyderabad

Gunmen kill three policemen in Hyderabad

Unidentified gunmen attacked a police mobile in Hyderabad on Sunday night, killing at least three police men, a private TV channel reported. According to DIG, police team was on a routine patrol when they were fired upon in Latifabad. He confirmed that th
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Two police officials killed in Quetta

Two police officials killed in Quetta

Two police officials were killed and two others sustained injuries in an attack here in Kuchlak area in the outskirts of the provincial capital on Sunday evening. According to police, unidentified armed assailants opened fire at police officials who were
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Investigation officers: Islamabad police to arrange refresher courses

Investigation officers: Islamabad police to arrange refresher courses

Islamabad Police have decided to arrange refresher courses for its investigation officers with the purpose to bring an improvement in investigation process and ensure professional approach during handling of various cases. Inspector General of Islamabad P
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Afghan election candidates feud on eve of results

Afghan election candidates feud on eve of results

Afghanistan's rival presidential candidates clashed over alleged fraud Sunday ahead of the release of preliminary election results, setting the stage for a prolonged squabble that threatens worsening instability. Abdullah Abdullah demanded that the prelim
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Afghan election candidates feud on eve of results

Afghan election candidates feud on eve of results

Afghanistan's rival presidential candidates clashed over alleged fraud Sunday ahead of the release of preliminary election results, setting the stage for a prolonged squabble that threatens worsening instability. Abdullah Abdullah demanded that the prelim
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Jewish extremists held over Palestinian teen's murder

Jewish extremists held over Palestinian teen's murder

Israeli police have arrested a group of Jewish extremists in connection with the kidnap and murder of a Palestinian teenager who was burned to death in a suspected revenge killing. The brutal killing on July 2 has triggered four days of violent clashes wh
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Jewish extremists held over Palestinian teen's murder

Jewish extremists held over Palestinian teen's murder

Israeli police have arrested a group of Jewish extremists in connection with the kidnap and murder of a Palestinian teenager who was burned to death in a suspected revenge killing. The brutal killing on July 2 has triggered four days of violent clashes wh
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Clinton says Putin 'can be dangerous'

Clinton says Putin 'can be dangerous'

Russian President Vladimir Putin "can be dangerous" and will always push other political leaders as far as he can, former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton told a German newspaper Sunday. "A man like Putin always goes to the limits. He always tries to
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Clinton says Putin 'can be dangerous'

Clinton says Putin 'can be dangerous'

Russian President Vladimir Putin "can be dangerous" and will always push other political leaders as far as he can, former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton told a German newspaper Sunday. "A man like Putin always goes to the limits. He always tries to
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Merkel arrives in China with trade topping agenda

Merkel arrives in China with trade topping agenda

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in China on Sunday for her seventh visit since 2005, with economic ties topping the agenda and a high-powered business delegation in tow. Merkel touched down early Sunday in the southwestern city of Chengdu, where s
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Merkel arrives in China with trade topping agenda

Merkel arrives in China with trade topping agenda

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in China on Sunday for her seventh visit since 2005, with economic ties topping the agenda and a high-powered business delegation in tow. Merkel touched down early Sunday in the southwestern city of Chengdu, where s
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Alleged Westminster child abuse: calls grow for UK inquiry

Alleged Westminster child abuse: calls grow for UK inquiry

The British government faced growing calls on Sunday for a national inquiry into alleged child abuse that may have involved lawmakers in the 1970s and 1980s, after it emerged that 114 files relating to the accusations were missing.
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
14 fishermen go missing as boat capsizes

14 fishermen go missing as boat capsizes

At least 14 fishermen went missing when their boat sank near Mubarak Village here on Sunday. Initial reports said that the boat first overturned and later neither the boat nor its occupants could be sighted. Confirming the incident, Fishermen Corporative
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Manifold increase in demand of dates in twin cities

Manifold increase in demand of dates in twin cities

In holy month of Ramazan, the demand of dates has increased manifolds in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Owing to the demand, small vendors have set up date's stalls at various places in the twin cities to facilitate the citizens, while shopkeepe
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
MCCI chief nominated Rotary official

MCCI chief nominated Rotary official

Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry's (MCCI) President Khawaja Muhammad Usman has been nominated as assistant district Governor of Rotary International (District 3272). Eulogising the humanitarian services of Khawaja Usman, district Governor Dr Mansoor-
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Import of edible oil increases marginally

Import of edible oil increases marginally

The import of edible oil during July-May 2013-14 marginally increased to $1.830617 billion against $1.830601 billion worth of import registered during first 11 months of last financial year, showing less than one percent growth during current fiscal. Duri
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Cop, Razakar killed in terrorists' attack

Cop, Razakar killed in terrorists' attack

Two policemen, who were gunned down by the terrorists on Saturday night, were laid to rest on Sunday. Punjab Minister Muhammad Iqbal Channer, Regional Police Officer Rai Muhammad Tahir, DPO Sarfraz Falki and DCO Bahawalpur Imran Sikandar Baloch and a numb
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Firing incident: Punjab chief minister takes notice

Firing incident: Punjab chief minister takes notice

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has taken notice of a firing incident in front of a mosque near Panjnad Tanki Chowk, Och Sharif area of Bahawalpur and sought a report from RPO Bahawalpur.
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
ANF apprehends five drug smugglers

ANF apprehends five drug smugglers

The Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) on Sunday apprehended five drug smugglers and recovered 25.35 kg of heroin and 4.2 kilograms of charas. According to details, the ANF intercepted a Toyota Fielder in Kohat and recovered 25 kg heroin concealed in its secrete
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Forgery Detection Machines help control human trafficking

Forgery Detection Machines help control human trafficking

The installation of Forgery Detection Machines at major airports have positively helped authorities to identify forged documents and control human trafficking cases. This equipment magnifies images on any document to a very high degree and can identify th
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Operation to continue till elimination of terrorism: Asif

Operation to continue till elimination of terrorism: Asif

Federal Minister for Defence, Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said the military operation will continue till the elimination of terrorism from all tribal areas of the country. Talking to the media at his residence in Sialkot cantonment on Sunday
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Abid says government more concerned about Lahore incident

Abid says government more concerned about Lahore incident

Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali on Sunday said that people like AML chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed should be in jail. Talking to media here, Ali said that if Sheikh Rashid was fed up with democracy then he should leave the masses alone and
Published 07 Jul, 2014 12:00am
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