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Print - 2014-07-26
Nation expresses solidarity with Palestinians

Nation expresses solidarity with Palestinians

The official day of mourning and solidarity with the Palestinians and Al Quds Day were observed in the federal capital on Friday under tight security to express solidarity with the people of Israeli-occupied Palestine in their just and freedom struggle ag
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Protest demonstration held in Multan

Protest demonstration held in Multan

Local religious and political parties have demonstrated protest in Multan on Friday to denounce the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip which killed more than 800 innocent Palestinians including women and children so far. More than 700 activists too
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
JI stages protests

JI stages protests

The Jamaat-i-Islami, Karachi Chapter, in order to express solidarity with the people of Palestine has staged protest demonstrations outside the different mosques of the city. In a statement issued here on Friday, the JI workers after Friday prayers outsid
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
PTA, FIA seize VoIP gateway exchanges

PTA, FIA seize VoIP gateway exchanges

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) along with Federal Investigation agency (FIA) conducted a successful raid in Karachi and seized operational illegal VoIP gateway exchanges. According to details PTA and FIA teams carried out a raid at Khudadad Co
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
KP CS reviews arrangements for IDPs

KP CS reviews arrangements for IDPs

KP Chief Secretary Amjad Ali Khan presided over a high-level meeting on Friday to review the facilities extended to displaced persons of North Waziristan so far. Major General Akhtar Jameel Rao of Pakistan army, administrative secretaries, KP and Fata and
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Special bodies asked to crack down on illegal blood banks

Special bodies asked to crack down on illegal blood banks

Provincial Health Department has asked the special committees constituted in each district to crackdown on illegal blood banks to stop their campaign till further orders, as complaints were received against the committees that these have allegedly indulge
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
KP establishes TEVTA

KP establishes TEVTA

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa announced the establishment of new autonomous organisation with the name of Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority ((TEVTA) for promotion of technical and vocational education in the province.
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Chairman FPSC presents annual report to President

Chairman FPSC presents annual report to President

Chairman Federal Public Service Commission Malik Asif Hayat on Friday called on President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan-e-Sadr and presented to him the Annual Report-2013 of the FPSC. The annual report covers the functions, activities, observations and rec
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Altaf condoles Haris' death

Altaf condoles Haris' death

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain has expressed his grief over the unfortunate death of young pilot Haris Suleman and his father Babar Suleman. In a statement issued by MQM on Friday, the MQM chief appreciated the young pilot and his caus
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
MQM condemns power failure

MQM condemns power failure

Muttahida Qaumi Movement Raabta Committee (MQM RC) condemns the prolonged power breakdown in Karachi and Hyderabad and expressed concern on the power outage on Juma-tul Wida. In a statement, MQM Raabta Committee said tripping of power feeders during monso
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
IESCO makes special duty setup on Eid

IESCO makes special duty setup on Eid

Chief Executive Officer Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) Muhammad Yousuf Awan has made special arrangements for Eid-ul-Fitr holidays from July 29 to August 1, in compliance with the instructions of Ministry of Water & Power, while arranging speci
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
PPMA team assured of establishing pharma cell within TDAP

PPMA team assured of establishing pharma cell within TDAP

A delegation comprising prominent members of Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) led by Ehsan Awan, PPMA Senior Vice Chairman, met with S M Muneer, Chief Executive, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan at TDAP Head Office, Karachi.
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Allied Bank donates Rs 10 million to chief minister's Fund for IDPs

Allied Bank donates Rs 10 million to chief minister's Fund for IDPs

Allied Bank has donated Rs 10 million to Chief Minister's Fund for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The fund was set up by Shahbaz Sharif, Chief Minister of Punjab to help arrest the problems being faced by thousands of displaced families of North Waz
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
First monsoon drizzle across Karachi

First monsoon drizzle across Karachi

The city on Friday received the first spell of monsoon drizzle, that turned the atmosphere pleasant but caused traffic jams on many roads and a prolonged power breakdown. "A well marked seasonal low lies in north Balochistan and its adjoining areas with i
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
IMC begins delivery of new Corolla Altis

IMC begins delivery of new Corolla Altis

Following the announcement for booking of the new Toyota Corolla Altis Grand earlier in July, Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC) has started delivering the vehicles to its customers, ahead of the Eid holidays. The new version of the Toyota's immensely popu
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Zardari pays tributes to Haris Suleman

Zardari pays tributes to Haris Suleman

Former President Asif Ali Zardari expressed profound grief and shock over the death in air crash of the 17-year-old American-Pakistani pilot Haris Suleman along with his father Babar Suleman. Both Haris and his father were killed when their plane crashed
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
UBL, Honda Atlas sign agreement

UBL, Honda Atlas sign agreement

United Bank Limited (UBL) and Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Limited recently entered into an alliance offering an exclusive financing deal on all Honda cars. This alliance provides exciting offers to customers such as priority delivery, low processing fees, e
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
DIBPL, ILink sign agreement

DIBPL, ILink sign agreement

Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL) and 1Link Guarantee Limited (1Link) signed an alliance to offer electronic bill payment facility to DIBPL customers. CEO of both institutions and their senior management members were also present at the signing
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Wheat bags: NAB arrests food inspector, in-charge PRC

Wheat bags: NAB arrests food inspector, in-charge PRC

In an inquiry against officers of the Food Department Sukkur, Flour Mills owners Sukkur region and others, Adnan Ahmed Magsi s/o Siraj Ahmed Magsi, Food Inspector In-charge PRC Majeed Keerio, Shaheed Benazirabad Food Department were arrested by NAB Sindh.
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
BSEK announces results of SSC (part-II) exams

BSEK announces results of SSC (part-II) exams

Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has announced the results of SSC part II (science and general group) annual examinations, here on Friday. According to the statistics, 135031 students appeared in science group examination, out of them 94230 wer
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Sahiwal Cattle Breed Commemorative postage stamp approved

Sahiwal Cattle Breed Commemorative postage stamp approved

Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif approved the summary of the commemorative postage stamp on successful completion of 100 years for conservation of Sahiwal Cattle breed. This was claimed by a spokesman of Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Depar
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Chinese business team meets Shahbaz

Chinese business team meets Shahbaz

A high level delegation of a Chinese international company in energy sector, led by its President Guo Yu, met Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif here on Friday. Matters regarding energy projects especially coal power plants were discussed in the meeting
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
WHO assures Punjab of full support

WHO assures Punjab of full support

World Health Organisation (WHO) assured maximum support to Punjab health department for the betterment of healthcare system and implementation of different programmes aimed at prevention of diseases. This assurance was given by newly-appointed WHO's Count
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
PakWheels.com conducts second automobile industry survey

PakWheels.com conducts second automobile industry survey

PakWheels.com has conducted its second survey in 2014 to get an in-depth market research on the automobile industry in Pakistan. Chief Executive Officer of PakWheels.com, Muhammad Raza Saeed disclosed this while talking to Business Recorder here on
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Samsung introduces new SSD powered by 3D V-NAND

Samsung introduces new SSD powered by 3D V-NAND

Samsung Electronics Co, the world leader in advanced memory technology, launched the 850 PRO, a new solid state drive (SSD) line-up featuring Samsung's cutting-edge three-dimensional (3D) vertical NAND (V-NAND) flash memory technology. The new Samsung 850
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
PU signs MoU with Chinese Academy of Sciences

PU signs MoU with Chinese Academy of Sciences

Punjab University's Department of Zoology and Institute of Mountain Hazard and Environment (IMHE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese Academy of Sciences. In this regard, PU team headed by Chairman of Department of Zoology Profess
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Shujaat urges PPP to join protest against Nawaz government

Shujaat urges PPP to join protest against Nawaz government

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) President and former Prime Minister Senator Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Friday said they want that the People's Party should also join our protest. "We have contacted high command of the People's Party but there has been n
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
BISE Lahore announces SSC results

BISE Lahore announces SSC results

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has announced the result of Secondary School Certificate (matriculation) Annual Examinations 2014 at a ceremony held at Alhamra Hall. Provincial Law and Education Minister Rana Mashood Ahmad
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Model Town inquiry tribunal: hearing adjourned

Model Town inquiry tribunal: hearing adjourned

Lahore High Court on Friday adjourned hearing on a petition challenging the legal status of Model Town inquiry tribunal due to non-availability of petitioner's counsel.
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Broadening of tax base: over 120,000 initial notices issued

Broadening of tax base: over 120,000 initial notices issued

More than 120,000 initial notices (u/s 114 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001) have been issued - based on large potential fiscal liabilities and location to ensure the initiative is nation-wide - and more than 38,000 second notices (under section 122C) whi
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Samjhuta Express probe India too reminded of delay

Samjhuta Express probe India too reminded of delay

After summoning Pakistan's deputy high commissioner in New Delhi to lodge a 'strong protest' against the adjournment of the on-going Mumbai attack trial, a top Indian diplomat raised the issues with the Foreign Office on Friday, who too was reminded of th
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Punjab textile industry hopes energy issue to be resolved after Eid

Punjab textile industry hopes energy issue to be resolved after Eid

The Punjab-based textile industry is looking hopefully towards the government for resolution of energy supply issue soon after Eid. Especially, the SNGPL has notified an increase in gas supply to the captive power plants from six hours a day to eight hour
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Newspaper holidays

Newspaper holidays

Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society, has announced that the member publications of the APNS will observe two closed holidays on account of EID-UL-FITR as per following: In case the Eid falls on Tuesday, July 29, 2014.
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Eid holidays: majority of government employees leave for hometowns

Eid holidays: majority of government employees leave for hometowns

The majority of government employees and residents of Islamabad on Friday left for their hometowns for the 10-day long Eid holidays. The federal government announced four Eid-ul-Fitr holidays from July 29 (Tuesday) to August 1 (Friday), but the majority o
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Eid shopping gains momentum

Eid shopping gains momentum

As just few days left in Eid-ul-Fitr, shoppers thronged into markets and bazaars of the provincial metropolis Peshawar, while the prices of clothes, readymade garments, footwear, and other items registered a substantial increase on this religious festivit
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
US-Pak partnership critical to regional security: Fatemi

US-Pak partnership critical to regional security: Fatemi

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi underscored that an enduring Pakistan-US partnership is vital to regional and international security. He was addressing a roundtable discussion held at the John Hopkins Universit
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Over-charging CDGL launches crackdown against transporters

Over-charging CDGL launches crackdown against transporters

City District Government Lahore (CDGL) will launch a crackdown on transporters for over-charging the commuters travelling to and from the provincial metropolis to celebrate Eid. In this connection, a meeting was held here on Friday, which was chaired by D
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Shahbaz reviews progress on power projects

Shahbaz reviews progress on power projects

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif presided over a meeting of energy working group here on Friday which reviewed the progress on power projects. Federal Minister for Water & Power Khwaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique, State M
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
10-day shut down to cost country Rs 800 billion: Dr Pasha

10-day shut down to cost country Rs 800 billion: Dr Pasha

Pakistan's fragile and precarious economy will suffer huge loss of Rs 800 billion during the 10 days countrywide shut down due to Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, renowned economist Dr Hafeez Pasha told Business Recorder on Friday.
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Rauf Chaudhry presents FTO's annual performance report to President

Rauf Chaudhry presents FTO's annual performance report to President

The timely intervention of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Office has enabled the registered taxpayers to get Rs 8.23 billion back in the form of refunds in 2013 against Rs 9.78 billion refunded in 2012. This has been mentioned in the annual performance r
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Industrial production comes to a grinding halt

Industrial production comes to a grinding halt

Almost all industrial units in the city's seven industrial estates remained closed on Friday following a major power breakdown occurred shortly after drizzling began in the metropolis. The industrial production came to a sudden halt following a major faul
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Agriculture Helpline holidays

Agriculture Helpline holidays

Agriculture Helpline, a free of cost telephonic guidance service being run by the Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) for growers, will remain closed from July 29 to August 3, on account of holidays of Eid-ul-Fitr. The agriculture helpline will again be a
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Stop making offers to IDPs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor tells Kabul

Stop making offers to IDPs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor tells Kabul

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan has asked Afghan administration to focus their resources and energies on long-awaiting repatriation of Afghan refugees instead of tempting tribesmen from North Waziristan Agency (NWA) to take refuge in
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Eid holidays: five-day gas supply to CNG stations in Punjab

Eid holidays: five-day gas supply to CNG stations in Punjab

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources (MPNR) has decided to provide five-day gas supply to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Punjab on the occasion of Eid, Petroleum Ministry officials said. It was decided here in a meeting at the Ministr
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Extension in deadline: sugar export posts 328.67 percent growth in June

Extension in deadline: sugar export posts 328.67 percent growth in June

Following the extension in deadline for export of Sugar by the Economic Co-ordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC), sugar export in June 2013 witnessed a growth of 328.67 percent to 67,970 metric tons or $31 million against the export of 15, 856 metric
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Government urged to help protect cotton sector

Government urged to help protect cotton sector

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has urged the government to save the cotton sector from ruination and take steps to restrict establishment of sugar mills in cotton belt, impose ban on the cultivation of sugarcane in cotton zone. The PCGA also a
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Juma-tul-Wida observed with religious fervor

Juma-tul-Wida observed with religious fervor

Likewise, other parts of the country, the Juma-tul-Wida was observed with religious fervor and peaceful manner in Peshawar also. In order to avert any untoward incident, security beefed up in the Peshawar city, whereas extra deployment of security personn
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Palestine bleeds

Palestine bleeds

Expressing deep anguish and concern over the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza due to relentless Israeli aggression, the PML-N government has taken the right step by calling for an unconditional cease-fire and an immediate end to the Gaza blockad
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
GM, Ford hopeful of European rebound despite Ukraine, Russia

GM, Ford hopeful of European rebound despite Ukraine, Russia

Ford Motor Co and General Motors Co said on Thursday the crisis in Ukraine has exacerbated a sales slowdown in Russia, but the carmakers said they were on track to turn around their European operations after years of economic instability on the Continent.
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Stagnant wages leave central banks fretting over fate of workers

Stagnant wages leave central banks fretting over fate of workers

After injecting trillions of dollars into the global financial system over the last six years, the world's central bankers now face a vexing question: why is so little of it showing up in workers' paychecks? From the US Federal Reserve to the Bank of Engl
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Changing gears in political economics

Changing gears in political economics

I see a lot of troubles for our elected (or non-elected) representatives with a change in government and I see this from the assets that they have filed to the ECP and in their own handwriting. The only time that we had a writing expert in Pakistan was a
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
PPP's quarrel with HRCP

PPP's quarrel with HRCP

PPP Sindh Secretary-General Senator Taj Haider called a press conference on Wednesday to respond to HRCP fact-finding mission's report card on the Karachi law and order situation that said the Rangers-led operation launched last September had failed to ac
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
PPRA violations

PPRA violations

Two Business Recorder exclusive news items relating to the power sector have identified serious concerns by other government ministries/departments including the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms. The first project relates to the incumb
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Wikipedia blocks 'disruptive' edits from US Congress

Wikipedia blocks 'disruptive' edits from US Congress

Wikipedia has blocked editing rights from some computers at the US House of Representatives ins response to "disruptive" revisions of the online encyclopedia. A 10-day ban imposed Thursday blocked any editing from an IP address at the US Capitol, which is
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Wikipedia blocks 'disruptive' edits from US Congress

Wikipedia blocks 'disruptive' edits from US Congress

Wikipedia has blocked editing rights from some computers at the US House of Representatives ins response to "disruptive" revisions of the online encyclopedia. A 10-day ban imposed Thursday blocked any editing from an IP address at the US Capitol, which is
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
50 Syria troops killed in Raqa

50 Syria troops killed in Raqa

Islamic State group killed at least 50 Syrian soldiers in an ambush on Friday, summarily executing most of them after their capture, a monitoring group said. The assault in Raqa province, the jihadists' Euphrates valley stronghold, came amid their fierces
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
50 Syria troops killed in Raqa

50 Syria troops killed in Raqa

Islamic State group killed at least 50 Syrian soldiers in an ambush on Friday, summarily executing most of them after their capture, a monitoring group said. The assault in Raqa province, the jihadists' Euphrates valley stronghold, came amid their fierces
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Change to big World Bank aid projects could cede policing to governments

Change to big World Bank aid projects could cede policing to governments

The World Bank is considering putting governments in charge of policing its aid projects, a move watchdog groups worry could undermine social and environmental safeguards the lender currently has in place. The proposal, outlined in a draft document obtain
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Change to big World Bank aid projects could cede policing to governments

Change to big World Bank aid projects could cede policing to governments

The World Bank is considering putting governments in charge of policing its aid projects, a move watchdog groups worry could undermine social and environmental safeguards the lender currently has in place. The proposal, outlined in a draft document obtain
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Change to big World Bank aid projects could cede policing to governments

Change to big World Bank aid projects could cede policing to governments

The World Bank is considering putting governments in charge of policing its aid projects, a move watchdog groups worry could undermine social and environmental safeguards the lender currently has in place. The proposal, outlined in a draft document obtain
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Divorce sheds light on Michael Moore's wealth

Divorce sheds light on Michael Moore's wealth

Oscar-winning director Michael Moore, famous for documentaries challenging capitalism, has divorced his wife of 22 years following a civil court proceeding in Michigan that drew attention to his wealth. "'Kathleen and Michael have mutually and amicably re
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Divorce sheds light on Michael Moore's wealth

Divorce sheds light on Michael Moore's wealth

Oscar-winning director Michael Moore, famous for documentaries challenging capitalism, has divorced his wife of 22 years following a civil court proceeding in Michigan that drew attention to his wealth. "'Kathleen and Michael have mutually and amicably re
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Export prospects: secretary industries asked to resolve PHSADC issues

Export prospects: secretary industries asked to resolve PHSADC issues

Federal Minister for the Industries and Production Ghulam Murtaza Khan Jatoi has directed secretary industries to resolve the issues being faced by the Pakistan Hunting & Sporting Arms Development Company (PHSADC). He gave these directives at a meeting co
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Export prospects: secretary industries asked to resolve PHSADC issues

Export prospects: secretary industries asked to resolve PHSADC issues

Federal Minister for the Industries and Production Ghulam Murtaza Khan Jatoi has directed secretary industries to resolve the issues being faced by the Pakistan Hunting & Sporting Arms Development Company (PHSADC). He gave these directives at a meeting co
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Export prospects: secretary industries asked to resolve PHSADC issues

Export prospects: secretary industries asked to resolve PHSADC issues

Federal Minister for the Industries and Production Ghulam Murtaza Khan Jatoi has directed secretary industries to resolve the issues being faced by the Pakistan Hunting & Sporting Arms Development Company (PHSADC). He gave these directives at a meeting co
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
India holds firm on blocking global customs deal

India holds firm on blocking global customs deal

India on Friday said it wanted "visible" signs the World Trade Organisation would agree to its vast food subsidy schemes before approving a landmark global customs pact as talks went down to the wire. Refusal by India to endorse the agreement streamlining
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
India holds firm on blocking global customs deal

India holds firm on blocking global customs deal

India on Friday said it wanted "visible" signs the World Trade Organisation would agree to its vast food subsidy schemes before approving a landmark global customs pact as talks went down to the wire. Refusal by India to endorse the agreement streamlining
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
India holds firm on blocking global customs deal

India holds firm on blocking global customs deal

India on Friday said it wanted "visible" signs the World Trade Organisation would agree to its vast food subsidy schemes before approving a landmark global customs pact as talks went down to the wire. Refusal by India to endorse the agreement streamlining
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
India holds firm on blocking global customs deal

India holds firm on blocking global customs deal

India on Friday said it wanted "visible" signs the World Trade Organisation would agree to its vast food subsidy schemes before approving a landmark global customs pact as talks went down to the wire. Refusal by India to endorse the agreement streamlining
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
SECP issues directive to investment banks

SECP issues directive to investment banks

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed all investment banks to use their complete and legal names, eg "ABC Investment Bank Limited" instead of abridged names, eg "ABC Bank" as the use of abridged name can incorrectly portray th
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
SECP issues directive to investment banks

SECP issues directive to investment banks

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed all investment banks to use their complete and legal names, eg "ABC Investment Bank Limited" instead of abridged names, eg "ABC Bank" as the use of abridged name can incorrectly portray th
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
SECP issues directive to investment banks

SECP issues directive to investment banks

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed all investment banks to use their complete and legal names, eg "ABC Investment Bank Limited" instead of abridged names, eg "ABC Bank" as the use of abridged name can incorrectly portray th
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Britain''s recovery pushes economy past pre-crisis peak

Britain''s recovery pushes economy past pre-crisis peak

Britain''s economy is now bigger than it was before the financial crisis struck six years ago after strong growth in the second quarter that keeps it on track to lead the way among developed countries this year. The return to its pre-crisis size comes yea
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Britain's recovery pushes economy past pre-crisis peak

Britain's recovery pushes economy past pre-crisis peak

Britain's economy is now bigger than it was before the financial crisis struck six years ago after strong growth in the second quarter that keeps it on track to lead the way among developed countries this year. The return to its pre-crisis size comes year
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Britain's recovery pushes economy past pre-crisis peak

Britain's recovery pushes economy past pre-crisis peak

Britain's economy is now bigger than it was before the financial crisis struck six years ago after strong growth in the second quarter that keeps it on track to lead the way among developed countries this year. The return to its pre-crisis size comes year
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Justice Ghulam Mustafa Mengal made Acting CJ BHC

Justice Ghulam Mustafa Mengal made Acting CJ BHC

President Mamnoon Hussain, on the advice of the Prime Minister, approves appointment of Justice Ghulam Mustafa Mengal, Senior Puisne Judge of High Court of Balochistan as Acting Chief Justice High Court of Balochistan from 26th July 2014 to 16th August 20
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Justice Ghulam Mustafa Mengal made Acting CJ BHC

Justice Ghulam Mustafa Mengal made Acting CJ BHC

President Mamnoon Hussain, on the advice of the Prime Minister, approves appointment of Justice Ghulam Mustafa Mengal, Senior Puisne Judge of High Court of Balochistan as Acting Chief Justice High Court of Balochistan from 26th July 2014 to 16th August 20
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Re-election ordered on Marwat's seat

Re-election ordered on Marwat's seat

Declaring the results of provincial assembly Sindh constituency PS-114 Karachi null and void here on Friday, Election Tribunal ordered re-election on this seat. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Irfanullah Khan Marwat had been declared successfu
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Re-election ordered on Marwat's seat

Re-election ordered on Marwat's seat

Declaring the results of provincial assembly Sindh constituency PS-114 Karachi null and void here on Friday, Election Tribunal ordered re-election on this seat. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Irfanullah Khan Marwat had been declared successfu
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Erdogan suffers delay on new Turkey high speed train

Erdogan suffers delay on new Turkey high speed train

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday inaugurated the first high-speed train link between Ankara and Istanbul in his latest ambitious grand engineering project, but arrived late after a technical problem on the maiden trip. Erdogan boasted
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Erdogan suffers delay on new Turkey high speed train

Erdogan suffers delay on new Turkey high speed train

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday inaugurated the first high-speed train link between Ankara and Istanbul in his latest ambitious grand engineering project, but arrived late after a technical problem on the maiden trip. Erdogan boasted
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Lahore killings: Sanaullah, Tauqir, others cross-examined

Lahore killings: Sanaullah, Tauqir, others cross-examined

The inquiry tribunal here on Friday cross-examined former law minister Rana Sanaullah Khan, former principal secretary to Punjab Chief Minister Dr Tauqir Shah and a number of police officers during in-camera proceedings. Earlier, Advocate General Punjab H
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Lahore killings: Sanaullah, Tauqir, others cross-examined

Lahore killings: Sanaullah, Tauqir, others cross-examined

The inquiry tribunal here on Friday cross-examined former law minister Rana Sanaullah Khan, former principal secretary to Punjab Chief Minister Dr Tauqir Shah and a number of police officers during in-camera proceedings. Earlier, Advocate General Punjab H
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Palestine issue: Imran writes letter to UN chief

Palestine issue: Imran writes letter to UN chief

The chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan wrote a letter to the secretary general of the United Nations (UN), Ban Ki-moon, condemning Israeli aggression on Palestinians and urging the UN to play its role on the issue - ARY News rep
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Altaf reiterates his opposition to feudalism

Altaf reiterates his opposition to feudalism

The founder and leader of Muttahida Quami Movement Altaf Hussain has said that the Palestinian misery came due to the silence of Muslim countries, Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) and United Nations and suggested Pakistan to leave OIC membership i
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
'Republicans might try for Obama impeachment'

'Republicans might try for Obama impeachment'

A top White House adviser said on Friday Republicans might try to impeach President Barack Obama over his go-it-alone immigration strategy, as Obama prepared to talk about the US border crisis with Central American presidents. Dan Pfeiffer, one of Obama's
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
'Republicans might try for Obama impeachment'

'Republicans might try for Obama impeachment'

A top White House adviser said on Friday Republicans might try to impeach President Barack Obama over his go-it-alone immigration strategy, as Obama prepared to talk about the US border crisis with Central American presidents. Dan Pfeiffer, one of Obama's
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Gunmen kill 15 civilians travelling in central Afghanistan

Gunmen kill 15 civilians travelling in central Afghanistan

Suspected Taliban gunmen stopped two vehicles in central Afghanistan and shot dead 15 passengers at the side of the road, officials said Friday, in the latest attack to highlight the growing civilian toll from violence. Only one man escaped the execution-
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Gunmen kill 15 civilians travelling in central Afghanistan

Gunmen kill 15 civilians travelling in central Afghanistan

Suspected Taliban gunmen stopped two vehicles in central Afghanistan and shot dead 15 passengers at the side of the road, officials said Friday, in the latest attack to highlight the growing civilian toll from violence. Only one man escaped the execution-
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
Two soldiers, two cops die in attacks

Two soldiers, two cops die in attacks

A bomb killed at least two soldiers in the north-western tribal district where the army is carrying out a major offensive against Taliban militants, officials said. The incident occurred on Thursday evening near the border with Afghanistan just north-west
Published 26 Jul, 2014 12:00am
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