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Print - 2014-07-23
Taliban suicide attack kills 5 foreign guards in Kabul

Taliban suicide attack kills 5 foreign guards in Kabul

A Taliban suicide attacker riding a motorbike killed five foreign guards in Kabul on Tuesday, the latest blast to rock the Afghan capital during an impasse over presidential election results. The attacker struck a compound near the outer perimeter of Kabu
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Queen joins party as Prince George turns one

Queen joins party as Prince George turns one

Queen Elizabeth II joined her great-grandson Prince George at his first birthday party in London on Tuesday as his parents thanked well-wishers the world over for their support. Prince William and his wife Catherine threw a private bash at their Kensingto
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Kuwait condemned for revoking opponents' citizenship

Kuwait condemned for revoking opponents' citizenship

A Gulf human rights group on Tuesday denounced Kuwait's decision to revoke the citizenship of political opponents, warning such measures only fuel tensions between the region's monarchies and their people. "We condemn these policies and remind the Gulf ru
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Taiwan battens down for Typhoon Matmo

Taiwan battens down for Typhoon Matmo

Typhoon Matmo churned towards Taiwan Tuesday, picking up strength with thousands of tourists evacuated from outlying islands as weather forecasters warned of possible flash floods and landslides. Matmo, packing gusts of up to 173 kilometres per hour (107m
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Al-Jazeera Gaza office evacuated after gunshots

Al-Jazeera Gaza office evacuated after gunshots

TV channel Al-Jazeera evacuated its bureau in Gaza when it came under fire on Tuesday, the Qatar-based network said. Two warning shots were fired at the 11-storey Jalaa building in central Gaza City, housing local and international media as well as privat
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Putin signs law seen as crimping social media

Putin signs law seen as crimping social media

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a law requiring Internet companies to store all personal data of Russian users at data centres in Russia, a move which could chill criticism on foreign social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. These com
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Putin plunges Russia into permanent winter time

Putin plunges Russia into permanent winter time

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a law plunging the country into permanent winter time in the latest experiment with the nation's alarm clocks after three years of non-stop summer time. Putin signed amendments to the law "on measuring ti
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Russia toughens penalties on political protests

Russia toughens penalties on political protests

Russia on Tuesday toughened the penalties for unsanctioned political protests, introducing criminal penalties of up to five years in jail for multiple violations. President Vladimir Putin signed into law changes which place unsanctioned protests and ralli
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Thai king endorses junta's new constitution

Thai king endorses junta's new constitution

Thailand's junta won approval from the king Tuesday for an interim constitution mapping out year-long political reforms expected to curb the influence of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra. It was the first time the revered but ailing King Bhumibol Ad
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
East Damascus hit by fiercest clashes in months

East Damascus hit by fiercest clashes in months

Eastern Damascus was hit Tuesday by its fiercest fighting in months, a monitor said, as rebels stepped up a bid to break a siege and pro-regime forces tried to stop them. The air force pounded the rebel-held eastern neighbourhood of Jobar, as opposition f
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Central Africa peace talks suspended after rebel no-show

Central Africa peace talks suspended after rebel no-show

Peace talks between Central Africa's sectarian rivals were suspended Tuesday after the ex-rebel Seleka group failed to show up less than a day before the deadline of a deal. The two main negotiating sessions of the talks being held in Brazzaville - one on
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
South Korea trains collide, one dead, scores injured

South Korea trains collide, one dead, scores injured

Two South Korean passenger trains collided head-on Tuesday on an eastern coastal track, killing one person and injuring more than 80, officials said. It was the latest in a series of accidents that have made public transport safety a hot-button issue foll
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
French court overturns ruling ordering halal food in jail

French court overturns ruling ordering halal food in jail

A French court on Tuesday cancelled a November ruling ordering a prison to provide halal meals for Muslim prisoners, in the latest legal battle over an issue that has caused controversy in the secular republic. The French government had sought to overturn
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Cotton hovers above two-year lows as speculator selling weighs

Cotton hovers above two-year lows as speculator selling weighs

Cotton futures were little changed on Monday in subdued trading above recent two-year lows, still under pressure from speculator selling on expectations of ballooning inventories in the new crop year. The benchmark December cotton contract on ICE Futures
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Shanghai copper rises

Shanghai copper rises

The most active zinc contract traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange surged by 2.7 percent to 17,075 yuan ($2,800) a tonne on Tuesday, striking its most expensive since March 2012. Investors are slowly being drawn back into commodities, attracted by stro
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Zinc hits three-year high, aluminium climbs

Zinc hits three-year high, aluminium climbs

Zinc hit a three-year high and aluminium touched a 16-month peak on Tuesday as investors sought more exposure to commodities with tightening supply-demand balances and were encouraged by falling inventories and firm equity markets. London Metal Exchange s
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Rubber little changed

Rubber little changed

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures ended little changed on Tuesday, erasing earlier losses helped by a weaker yen and the strength in Shanghai futures, dealers said. The benchmark rubber contract on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) for December delivery r
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Corn drops to four-year low

Corn drops to four-year low

US corn futures fell 2 percent to a four-year low on Monday with all months notching contract lows as ideal weather in the heart of the Midwest signalled a bumper harvest, traders said. Soyabeans were also sharply lower, with wheat following suit. At the
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Palm oil slips

Palm oil slips

Malaysian palm oil futures slipped to a near 10-month low on Tuesday, following losses in Chinese soy markets and on worries of bumper soy crops, although anticipation of tighter palm supplies curbed losses. The benchmark October contract on the Bursa Mal
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
ICE coffee drops

ICE coffee drops

ICE arabica coffee reversed from a three-week high on Tuesday as technical weakness, sell-stops, and forecasts of rains in top producer Brazil cut the momentum of a recent short-covering rally. Raw sugar on ICE Futures US gave back some of Monday's gains
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Gold rises in New York

Gold rises in New York

Gold rose above $1,300 an ounce on Monday as US equities slipped and political tensions simmered after the shooting down of a passenger plane in eastern Ukraine last week and incessant fighting in Gaza. Spot gold was up 0.2 percent at $1,312.50 an ounce b
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Gold dips in Asia

Gold dips in Asia

Gold eased on Tuesday as Asian shares gained strength but the metal continued to stay above $1,300 an ounce as escalating tensions over conflicts in Ukraine and the Gaza strip burnished the metal's safe-haven appeal. Spot gold slipped 0.35 percent to $1,3
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Gold steadies in Europe

Gold steadies in Europe

Gold steadied on Tuesday, paring earlier losses as the dollar gave up some of its gains against the euro after US consumer price data pointed to a gradual buildup of inflationary pressure. The Labour Department said on Tuesday its Consumer Price Index (CP
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn slides

US MIDDAY: corn slides

US corn futures extended their slide on Tuesday, erasing early gains and drifting to fresh four-year lows as favourable weather forecasts bolstered expectations for a bumper harvest, traders said. Wheat followed corn lower, but soyabeans were mixed, with
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold slips

US MIDDAY: gold slips

Gold fell early on Tuesday as tensions eased in Ukraine after pro-Russian rebels handed the flight recorder and victims' remains from a downed Malaysian passenger jet to international authorities. The dollar rose along with equities, weighing on bullion a
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Japan, Indonesia put off grain buying

Japan, Indonesia put off grain buying

Asian grain importers are cutting back on purchases, hoping that prices already near multi-year lows will drop even further on expectations of record global supply. Mills usually book cargoes three to four months ahead, but most Asian importers are lockin
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Oil slips as supplies flow despite conflicts

Oil slips as supplies flow despite conflicts

Brent and US crude settled lower after a choppy trading session on Tuesday as oil supplies remained unaffected by continuing violence in Iraq, Ukraine and Gaza. The European Union threatened Russia on Tuesday with harsher sanctions over Ukraine that could
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Acid attacks on women: Minister seeks report from LEAs

Acid attacks on women: Minister seeks report from LEAs

Balochistan Minister for Home and Tribal Affairs Mir Sarfaraz Bugti on Tuesday expressing his annoyance over acid attacks on women in the province and sought report from the law enforcement agencies and district administrations in this regard. "Increasing
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Modaraba scam: NAB arrests one accused

Modaraba scam: NAB arrests one accused

In an investigation case against Shafiq-ur-Rehman, Mohammad Inam (Directors of Shafique Cable Merchant and Sami Textile, respectively) and others, involved in Modaraba scam, one of the accused Faizan Ahmed Siddiqui has been arrested on Tuesday by NAB Sind
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Modaraba scam: NAB arrests one accused

Modaraba scam: NAB arrests one accused

In an investigation case against Shafiq-ur-Rehman, Mohammad Inam (Directors of Shafique Cable Merchant and Sami Textile, respectively) and others, involved in Modaraba scam, one of the accused Faizan Ahmed Siddiqui has been arrested on Tuesday by NAB Sind
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Babyshop, Lifestyle unveil new stores in Islamabad

Babyshop, Lifestyle unveil new stores in Islamabad

The capital recently celebrated the launch of two major Middle East based retail brands, Babyshop & Lifestyle in the heart of the city buzz, The Centaurus Shopping Mall. Babyshop, which is a one-stop concept store for kids from 1-8 years, marked the launc
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Kharif crops: MO advises farmers to complete sowing on time

Kharif crops: MO advises farmers to complete sowing on time

Growers should complete sowing of Kharif season crops, especially the maize on time with a view to utilise the existing soil moisture in the rain-fed upper parts of the country. "Farmers of upper half of the country are advised to complete sowing of Khari
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Rs 2.8 million distributed among students: Zakat chairman

Rs 2.8 million distributed among students: Zakat chairman

Chairman Zakat and Usher Committee Quetta, Sardar Zainul Abidin on Tuesday said that Rs 2.8 million had been distributed among the students of schools and colleges during the year 2013-14. "Rs 1.4 million were delivered to the seminaries while medicines o
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
ABAD construction sector supports economic growth, social change

ABAD construction sector supports economic growth, social change

"The construction sector is uniquely placed to support economic growth and social change. Capital spent through the sector brings direct and tangible multiple returns to Pakistan as well as, our ability to employ and train a wide cross-section of the work
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Hascol Petroleum acquires 28.48 percent Class A ordinary shares of PRL

Hascol Petroleum acquires 28.48 percent Class A ordinary shares of PRL

Hascol Petroleum Limited, a recently public quoted company on the stock exchanges of Pakistan, has acquired 28.48 percent of Class 'A' ordinary share capital, which constitutes 11.40 percent of the total ordinary share capital of Pakistan Refinery Limited
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Hascol Petroleum acquires 28.48 percent Class A ordinary shares of PRL

Hascol Petroleum acquires 28.48 percent Class A ordinary shares of PRL

Hascol Petroleum Limited, a recently public quoted company on the stock exchanges of Pakistan, has acquired 28.48 percent of Class 'A' ordinary share capital, which constitutes 11.40 percent of the total ordinary share capital of Pakistan Refinery Limited
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Police arrest 79 alleged criminals

Police arrest 79 alleged criminals

Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested around 79 alleged criminals in different targeted raids and encounters conducted at various parts of metropolis on Tuesday. According to police, they have conducted some 73 targeted raids and six encounters as pa
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Reon Energy completes 125 kWp solar power project at Wah Nobel

Reon Energy completes 125 kWp solar power project at Wah Nobel

Reon Energy Solutions has recently completed a 125 kWp solar power installation commissioned by Wah Nobel Group of Companies. The inauguration of the project was held on July 14, 2014. Members of the higher management of both companies and senior official
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
HBL registers 39 percent growth in profitability

HBL registers 39 percent growth in profitability

The Board of Directors of HBL reviewed performance of the HBL Group (the Group) and have approved financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The Group has continued to deliver during 2014 with another strong performance. The fundamentals
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
HBL registers 39 percent growth in profitability

HBL registers 39 percent growth in profitability

The Board of Directors of HBL reviewed performance of the HBL Group (the Group) and have approved financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The Group has continued to deliver during 2014 with another strong performance. The fundamentals
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Unannounced power loadshedding hitting industrial production

Unannounced power loadshedding hitting industrial production

The Site industrial area suffers huge production losses due to seven hours long unannounced load shedding carried out by K-electric. The load shedding by K-electric in Site industrial area created massive problems for the industrialists to keep their expo
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Eight professors of SU promoted to Grade-22

Eight professors of SU promoted to Grade-22

A ceremony was held under the chair of Sindh University (SU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Abida Taherani on Tuesday wherein the promotion orders of grade-22 were distributed among the eight Professors of grade-21 following the approval accorded by the var
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Prime Minister nominates S M Muneer as EPZA Board member

Prime Minister nominates S M Muneer as EPZA Board member

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif nominates Prominent Leader of business community S.M.Muneer as Member of the Board of Directors of Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA). Under the directives of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif a notification has been issued by F
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
LUMHS announcement

LUMHS announcement

The Vice Chancellor Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro Professor Noshad A. Shaikh announced to conduct the interviews of those candidates who have cleared FCPS Part I examination in the fields of General Surgery, Gynaecology and Me
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Media gains importance due to its key role in society: Farooqui

Media gains importance due to its key role in society: Farooqui

Administrator Karachi Rauf Akhtar Farooqui said media has gained much importance now due to its power in our society; it is like a mirror to us through which we get to serve our city in a better way. Problems facing by Karachi city could be solved easily
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
FSc student drowns in River Swat

FSc student drowns in River Swat

A youth on Tuesday drowned in River Swat while bathing in Charbagh area of district Swat while another was rescued by the locals. The unfortunate youth was stated to be a student of F.Sc. According to police, two youths were taking bath in River Swat, whe
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
TIMC hands over relief consignment to NDMA for IDPs

TIMC hands over relief consignment to NDMA for IDPs

Toyota Indus Motors Company (TIMC) handed over relief consignment worth Rs 5 million to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) as a result of a military operation against terrorists in North Waziristan.
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
US announces $9.3 million for meeting IDPs' needs

US announces $9.3 million for meeting IDPs' needs

US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson has said that the United States is ready to help Pakistan in meeting the humanitarian needs in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. In a statement issued here, he announced an additional 9.3 million dollars to h
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Eid holidays: SBP instructs banks to ensure ATM services

Eid holidays: SBP instructs banks to ensure ATM services

The State Bank of Pakistan directed banks to take necessary measures in order to ensure maximum availability of ATM services and avoid public inconvenience during the Eid holidays. In a circular letter, banks have been instructed to ensure round-the-clock
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Rains likely in most parts of country

Rains likely in most parts of country

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast very hot and humid weather in most parts of the country on Wednesday. However, it said isolated heavy falls are expected at a few places in Kashmir, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala divisions during Thursday an
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
PID AJK: Raja Azher assumes charge as Director Information

PID AJK: Raja Azher assumes charge as Director Information

A senior officer of the Information Group of Azad Jammu and Kashmir government Raja Azher Iqbal has been promoted and posted as Director Information (Press Information Department) PID of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. This was officially declared on Tuesday that
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Government employees to get salaries by July 25

Government employees to get salaries by July 25

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has directed authorities to pay salaries to government employees by 25th July on account of Eid-ul-Fitr. According to a private news channel, the minister has issued directives to Accountant General of Pakistan Revenues (AGPR) i
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
PU passes resolution against Israeli atrocities

PU passes resolution against Israeli atrocities

Punjab University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Mujahid Kamranon on Tuesday presided over a meeting of all heads of departments in which deans, principals, directors and chairpersons of various institutions and administrative officers participated. The mee
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Minorities stage protest against Israeli aggression

Minorities stage protest against Israeli aggression

To condemn the aggression and brutality of Israel on Palestinians, members of non-Muslims' communities staged a protest demonstration on main Sher Shah Suri Road here on Tuesday. Led by Advisor to Chief Minister on Minorities Affairs, Sardar Sorang Singh,
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Nisar for devising security plan for Eidul Fitr

Nisar for devising security plan for Eidul Fitr

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday issued strict directives to Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration to make comprehensive security arrangements during the last days of Ramazan and on the eve of Eidul Fitr. The Interior Minist
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
SHO Kakki suspended

SHO Kakki suspended

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Nasir Khan Durrani has suspended SHO Police Station Kakki (Bannu). According to details, the Inspector General of Police had received various complaints through SMS against SHO Police Station Kakki
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
US CG meets Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor

US CG meets Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor

US Consul General in Peshawar, Gabriel Escobar, called on the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan, at the Governor's House here on Tuesday. The distinguished guest remained with the Governor for some time and discussed matters of mutual
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
895 IDPs shifted to Islamabad: survey

895 IDPs shifted to Islamabad: survey

The special branch of the capital police has identified 895 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) during a survey who shifted to Islamabad after the launch of military operation in North Wazirstan. Following the directives of the Interior Minister Chuadhry
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Imran advised to serve IDPs instead of holding 'long march'

Imran advised to serve IDPs instead of holding 'long march'

Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Pervaiz Rashid on Tuesday advised Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan to serve the internally displaced persons (IDPs) instead of holding 'long march.' Talking to media per
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
National Bank declares PLs profit rates

National Bank declares PLs profit rates

The National bank have declared the profit rates on its various PLS deposit schemes for the six months ended Jun e 30, 2014:

Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
National Bank declares PLs profit rates

National Bank declares PLs profit rates

The National bank have declared the profit rates on its various PLS deposit schemes for the six months ended Jun e 30, 2014:

Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
BoP recovers Rs 4.5 billion debts in two years

BoP recovers Rs 4.5 billion debts in two years

Bank of Punjab (BoP) is well on the path of progress and prosperity; not only bank assets have been reached to Rs 325 billion but bank has also recovered debts of Rs 4.5 billion in the shortest period of two years. The Bank of Punjab is rapidly gaining th
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Government urged to declare Sialkot as 'Cottage City'

Government urged to declare Sialkot as 'Cottage City'

The world has recognised Sialkot as export-oriented city of Pakistan and Sialkot has developed a remarkable export culture over the period and contributing over 1.5 billion dollars annually to the national exchequer. In order to secure small and medium cu
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Lahore tribunal: LHC CJ urged to constitute larger bench

Lahore tribunal: LHC CJ urged to constitute larger bench

A full bench of the Lahore High Court here on Tuesday requested Chief Justice to constitute a larger bench to hear a petition challenging functioning of the tribunal holding an inquiry into the Lahore killings. As the bench resumed hearing, advocate Aftab
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Uninterrupted power supply: MCCI welcomes minister's assurance

Uninterrupted power supply: MCCI welcomes minister's assurance

President of Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry Khawaja Muhammad Usman welcomes the assurance of Federal Textile Minister Abbas Khan Afridi regarding the uninterrupted power supply and reducing the duration of load shedding after Eid-ul-Fitr in Punjab.
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
PU VC greets Punjab Governor

PU VC greets Punjab Governor

Punjab University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran on Tuesday presided over a meeting of all heads of departments in which deans, principals, directors and chairpersons of various institutions and administrative officers participated. All the p
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Campaign for IDPs: PNC team visits Army Relief Camp to show solidarity

Campaign for IDPs: PNC team visits Army Relief Camp to show solidarity

The Pakistan National Cricket (PNC) team visited the Army Relief Camp at Fortress Stadium Lahore to express solidarity with Pak Army in the ongoing relief campaign for internally displaced persons of North Waziristan. The national cricket players extolled
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Global Islamic Microfinance Forum in November in Dubai

Global Islamic Microfinance Forum in November in Dubai

Global Islamic Microfinance Forum (GIMF) will be organised jointly by Al-Huda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE) and AKHUWAT in November this year. Dr Amjad Saqib, Executive Director, AKHUWAT inaugurated the logo of GIMF in Logo Inauguration C
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
APTMA urges government to ensure regular energy supply after Ramazan

APTMA urges government to ensure regular energy supply after Ramazan

Chairman APTMA Punjab S M Tanveer has urged the government to ensure uninterrupted energy supply to the Punjab based textile industry after Ramazan. He said the Punjab based textile industry has fully co-operated with the government in its strive to provi
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Punjab PA Speaker grieved over Khurram Gulfam's death

Punjab PA Speaker grieved over Khurram Gulfam's death

Punjab Assembly Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal has shown grief and sorrow on the death of MPA Khurram Gulfam. He has prayed for eternal peace of Legislator. He died at a local hospital after prolonged illness. The Speaker has termed his services to democracy
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Government begins reforms programme to double exports: Dastgir

Government begins reforms programme to double exports: Dastgir

Federal Minister for Commerce Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that the Ministry of Commerce in collaboration with other government organisations have initiated the reforms programme in a bid to double the country's exports. "In this regard reforms
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
UoP holds IT training workshop for employees

UoP holds IT training workshop for employees

The Centre for IT Services University of Peshawar (UoP) has arranged one-day training workshop on various aspects of computer and IT tools for the IT focal persons and computer operators of the respective departments of UoP. The workshop was attended by 4
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Cloth worth millions of rupees gutted

Cloth worth millions of rupees gutted

Fire erupted in a garment factory in Sector 16 of New Karachi Industrial Area on early Tuesday morning. Cloth worth millions of rupees was razed because of the sudden incident of factory fire. The first two fire engines reached the site soon after being i
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Supply of fuel to police vans stopped for a month

Supply of fuel to police vans stopped for a month

Sindh government and police authorities had since day one been claiming that they attained best results from ongoing targeted operation against criminals and terrorists in Karachi. In this regard, Rs 8 billion were sanctioned for procuring armoured person
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Eidul Fitr: Railways reduces fares by 50 percent

Eidul Fitr: Railways reduces fares by 50 percent

As a special discount on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, Pakistan Railways has decided to reduce fares by fifty percent. The discount will be given to first class, economy, AC, Sleeper and passengers of other categories. The notification regarding discount wi
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
29 hurt as bus falls into ravine

29 hurt as bus falls into ravine

At least 29 tourists sustained injuries when a bus fell into a deep ditch near Balakot here on Tuesday, police said. The incident occurred at Kawai area on Balakot Road where the driver of passenger bus carrying tourists, lost control over wheel steering
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Three held for embezzlement in BISP money

Three held for embezzlement in BISP money

The police have arrested three accused involved in embezzlement of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) money and recovered Benazir cards, Watan cards and vouchers from their possession. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police, Javed Odho said that on co
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Senate session summoned on August 8

Senate session summoned on August 8

President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday summoned a session of the Senate at the Parliament House on August 8 (Friday) at 10.30 am. The President has summoned the session in exercise of powers conferred on him by Clause 1 of Article 54 of the Constitution, sa
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
APCNGA for sound strategy to counter sale of faulty cylinders

APCNGA for sound strategy to counter sale of faulty cylinders

All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) has urged the concerned authorities to initiate a sound and long-term strategy to counter availability of faulty CNG cylinders causing serious risks to human lives as well as to the property. Office bearers of the ass
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Three killed, two bodies recovered

Three killed, two bodies recovered

At three persons were killed in different incidents of violence in the city while two bodies were recovered, here on Tuesday. According to police and rescue sources, Abid, 45, son of Akram, was shot and killed by unknown persons near Gol market, Nazimabad
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Two children die as house wall collapsed

Two children die as house wall collapsed

Two children were killed after the wall of a house collapsed in Baldia No 9 area of Karachi on Tuesday. The incident took place when the wall of a house located in Baldia No 9 collapsed, while three children were also playing nearby. All of the three chil
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
PML-N MPA Khurram Gulfam passes away

PML-N MPA Khurram Gulfam passes away

PML-N MPA from PP-162 Sheikhupura Khurram Gulfam passed away here at the Services Hospital Tuesday. Khurram Gulfam was declared brain dead last week, days after he was brought to the hospital for a minor procedure. At the hospital, his condition turned cr
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Sartaj Aziz chairs meeting on IDPs' rehabilitation

Sartaj Aziz chairs meeting on IDPs' rehabilitation

Advisor to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz, chaired an inter-ministerial meeting here on Tuesday to discuss rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from North Waziristan Agency after the military oper
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (July 22, 2014) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 23, 2014).

Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Sindh LG department fails to set up Musalihat bodies at UC level

Sindh LG department fails to set up Musalihat bodies at UC level

Despite the passage of more than two years, Sindh Local Government department failed to establish bodies of "Musalihat Anjuman" at Union Council level in the light of Sindh Peoples Local Government Ordinance (SPLGO) 2012, it was learnt on Tuesday.
Published 23 Jul, 2014 12:00am
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