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Print - 2014-09-08
Putin is 'self-centred', says Dalai Lama

Putin is 'self-centred', says Dalai Lama

Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama criticised Russia's President Vladimir Putin as "self-centred" in a German newspaper interview Sunday, saying Putin seems to want to "rebuild the Berlin Wall".
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Two Australians killed in Kenya bus crash

Two Australians killed in Kenya bus crash

Two Australian tourists were killed on Sunday when their luxury bus crashed into a river along a steep section of a road in south-west Kenya, police said. Three other tourists - an Australian, a Briton and a German - sustained serious head injuries and we
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Japan starts Pacific 'research' whaling

Japan starts Pacific 'research' whaling

A fleet of four Japanese ships left the northern main island of Hokkaido on Sunday to start the seasonal "research" whaling hunt in Pacific coastal waters, local media said. Japan's Fisheries Agency has said whalers planned to kill up to 51 minke whales i
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Australia, China hail 'strong' relationship ahead of talks

Australia, China hail 'strong' relationship ahead of talks

Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop welcomed her Chinese counterpart to Sydney Sunday, saying the two nations were "on track" to sign a free-trade agreement this year strengthening their relationship. Australia is hosting Foreign Minister Wang Yi fo
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Britain offers Nato fences to French port to block migrants

Britain offers Nato fences to French port to block migrants

Britain will offer the strong security fences used at this week's Nato summit to the French port of Calais, which is struggling to block migrants seeking illegal passage to Britain. Immigration minister James Brokenshire said Sunday the donated fencing co
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Pope says war no way to address injustice

Pope says war no way to address injustice

War is not the way to address injustice, Pope Francis said Sunday, in comments that appeared to distance himself further from any faith-based justification for US airstrikes in Iraq. "War is never a satisfactory way to right injustices," the pontiff said
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Ten killed in plane crash in Colombian jungle

Ten killed in plane crash in Colombian jungle

A small airplane crashed minutes after take-off in Colombia's southern jungle on Saturday, killing all 10 people aboard, the country's civil aviation agency said. "The airplane was found, broken apart and burned, 10 km (6 miles) from populated areas in th
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
SpaceX Falcon rocket lifts off with communications satellite

SpaceX Falcon rocket lifts off with communications satellite

A Space Exploration Technologies Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Sunday to put a commercial communications satellite into orbit. The 224-foot (68-meter) tall rocket lifted off from its seaside launch pad at
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Earthquake shakes Iceland volcano, still no ash

Earthquake shakes Iceland volcano, still no ash

An earthquake struck the region around Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano on Sunday while fissures in the area continued to spew out lava but still none of the ash that could hamper airline traffic. The earthquake occurred at 0708 GMT and reached a magnitude o
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
With sedition dragnet, Malaysia takes step back to Mahathir era

With sedition dragnet, Malaysia takes step back to Mahathir era

Malaysian authorities are carrying out the broadest crackdown on the political opposition and social activists since the era of strongman leader Mahathir Mohamad, as traditionalists in the long-ruling ethnic Malay party appear to gain the upper hand.
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Top Obama aide in Beijing to highlight vital China ties

Top Obama aide in Beijing to highlight vital China ties

President Barack Obama's top White House national security aide lands in Beijing on Sunday, signalling that ties with China remain a priority despite turmoil and tensions tearing at US foreign policy. National Security Advisor Susan Rice is expected to me
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Hollande should not seek second term as president

Hollande should not seek second term as president

Most French people do not want Francois Hollande to seek a second term in the country's 2017 presidential election, a poll showed on Sunday, in the latest blow to the president whose popularity is already at record lows. The poll showed that 85 percent of
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Japan, Sri Lanka leaders agree stronger maritime links

Japan, Sri Lanka leaders agree stronger maritime links

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Sri Lanka's president agreed Sunday to forge stronger maritime links between their countries in a move partly aimed at countering China's influence in the region. Abe held talks with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Raja
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
CTP educating drivers to ensure safety of road users

CTP educating drivers to ensure safety of road users

City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi under a traffic awareness campaign educating drivers that mirrors and indicators must be used while changing lanes on the roads. According to Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi, Shoaib Khurram Janbaz, the motorists
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
313 alleged criminals held during last month

313 alleged criminals held during last month

Owing to high efforts of Islamabad police and effective strategy to counter criminal elements, a total of 313 accused were arrested during last month for their alleged involvement in various crime cases besides recovery of cache of weapons, narcotics and
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Green House gases rise causing climatic change in capital

Green House gases rise causing climatic change in capital

Meteorologists and environmental experts on Sunday termed the rapid increase of Green House gases (Chlorofluorocarbons) as the major cause of climatic variations and rising temperature in the federal capital.
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
'Bilateral trade best means for promoting good relations'

'Bilateral trade best means for promoting good relations'

Newly appointed Peshawar-based Iranian Consul General, Saeed Zeenati has said that both Islamic brethren neighbouring states are tied in the unbreakable bonds of friendship and brotherhood. He was talking to a delegation comprising of the heads of differe
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Intermediate classes at LCWU begin today

Intermediate classes at LCWU begin today

Classes for newly admitted students of intermediate 1st year at Lahore College for Women University, (LCWU) Lahore will start from Monday (today). A separate intermediate college has been set up in the university where F.Sc. (Pre-Medical), F.Sc (Pre-Engin
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Elections 2013: Fafen for 'holistic assessment' for real reforms

Elections 2013: Fafen for 'holistic assessment' for real reforms

The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN), an NGO, has expressed concerns over subjective interpretation and selective use of its observation findings by political parties to support their respective views about the quality of general elections 2013, urg
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Siraj condemns journalists' killings

Siraj condemns journalists' killings

Jamaat-i-Islami chief Sirajul Haq on Sunday condemned the killings of renowned journalists, Irshad Mastoi and Abdur Rasool Khajak, in Quetta and journalists across the country. Sirajul Haq arrived at the Quetta Press Club and expressed his condolence with
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
UHS declares Entrance Test 2014 results

UHS declares Entrance Test 2014 results

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore declared the result of Entrance Test 2014 for admission to medical and dental colleges of the Punjab on Sunday. A total of 44243 candidates appeared in the Entrance Test held on August 31, out of which 19231
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
18 trade bodies to support UBG's panel in FPCCI elections

18 trade bodies to support UBG's panel in FPCCI elections

Eighteen trade organisations and associations of South Punjab have announced to join United Businessmen Group (UBG) and support S M Muneer and Iftikhar Ali Malik in the forthcoming elections of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industries
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Wattoo compliments Aitzaz, Nisar for burying the hatchet

Wattoo compliments Aitzaz, Nisar for burying the hatchet

Mian Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo, President Punjab PPP, in a statement issued here on Sunday complimented Senator Atizaz Ehsan and Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan for burying the hatchet and moving forward for the sake of creating an enabling political environment in th
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Saad blames PTI, PAT for postponement of Xi's visit

Saad blames PTI, PAT for postponement of Xi's visit

Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique said on Sunday that the visit of the President of China, Xi Jinping, to Pakistan was postponed due to on-going sit-in protests of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) in Islamab
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Bilawal says Zarb-e-Azb war is for survival of Pakistan

Bilawal says Zarb-e-Azb war is for survival of Pakistan

Chairman Pakistan People's Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in one of his statements, on Sunday termed Zarb-e-Azb operation as a war for survival of Pakistan. Supporting Zarb-e-Azb operation, he said the Pakistan Army is offering sacrifices to drive out the m
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Rescue & relief activities: Punjab government releases Rs 1.5 billion

Rescue & relief activities: Punjab government releases Rs 1.5 billion

Punjab government on Sunday released Rs 1.5 billion to provide Rs 100m to each of 15 flood-hit districts for carrying out rescue and relief activities. Chief Relief Commissioner Punjab Nadeem Ashraf during a meeting directed district administrations to in
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
South Punjab may face severe flooding: PMD

South Punjab may face severe flooding: PMD

South Punjab is expected to face severe flooding in coming days, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned on Sunday. So far heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have killed 128 people across the country. Local Meteorological Department said tha
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Flood threat: PDMA asks government departments to stay alert

Flood threat: PDMA asks government departments to stay alert

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Sindh, on Sunday asked the government departments to take effective measures to counter any emergency situation in case of very high flood at Guddu and Sukkur.
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Rain, floods: IG NH&MP to help people in distress

Rain, floods: IG NH&MP to help people in distress

The destruction and damages caused by recent rains and floods is a great loss for Pakistan and the Motorway Police would leave no stone unturned to help the people in distress. These views were expressed by Inspector General National Highways & Motorway P
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
7,922 policemen deployed for relief works

7,922 policemen deployed for relief works

Inspector General of Police, Punjab, Mushtaq Ahmad Sukhera, has deployed as many as 7,922 police officers/jawans (constables) in flood relief activities across the Punjab. These relief teams have so far evacuated 6,630 flood affected people including 29 f
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Rains in AJK & Punjab: Sindh to experience high-level floods: Taj Haider

Rains in AJK & Punjab: Sindh to experience high-level floods: Taj Haider

Senator Taj Haider has said that Sindh province will experience high level floods because of consecutive spell of rain in Azad Kashmir and Punjab province. He said this while speaking to a seminar on Policy Dialogue on Right of Food Debate in Sindh Pakist
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Torrential rains: Punjab minister reviews situation

Torrential rains: Punjab minister reviews situation

Provincial Minister for Food Bilal Yasin presided over an important meeting of Cabinet Committee set up by Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif for reviewing the process of rehabilitation of affectees and the situation arisen due to recent rains
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Nishtar Hospital introduces biometric attendance system

Nishtar Hospital introduces biometric attendance system

The management committee of Nishtar Hospital with a view to ensuring attendance of medical and paramedical staff during duty hours, has taken measures to tackle the culture of absenteeism by tracking their attendance in the wards of the hospital through b
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Rains, floods in IoK: Geelani grieved over devastation

Rains, floods in IoK: Geelani grieved over devastation

Veteran Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Geelani, has expressing concern and grief over the loss of precious human lives due to heavy rains and floods in the territory. According to KMS, Ali Geelani said the rains and floods had exposed the puppet authorities th
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Floodwater washes away 500m of road in Chokoti

Floodwater washes away 500m of road in Chokoti

Flood in River Jhelum washed away 500-metre-long road between Muzaffarabad-Hattian Bala and Chinari, suspending the movement of vehicular traffic for the third consecutive day on Sunday. Muzaffarabad-Srinagar bus service has also been suspended for an ind
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
PPP leader lashes out at PTI, PAT sit-ins

PPP leader lashes out at PTI, PAT sit-ins

PPP MNA from Mirpurkhas Munawar Ali Talpur on Sunday said that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek's (PAT) `useless' sit-ins have caused heavy losses to the economy of Pakistan. Terming the postponement of Chinese President's schedul
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
North Waziristan: army fighting Pakistan's war of existence: Shahbaz

North Waziristan: army fighting Pakistan's war of existence: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif addressing party workers at Lahore Sunday stated that under the command of present chief of army General Raheel Sharif, the force was fighting with zeal and spirit of 1965 against menace of terrorism. Addressi
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
FA/FSc 2nd year results to be announced on September 12

FA/FSc 2nd year results to be announced on September 12

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi will announce Inter (FA/FSc) 2nd year result on September 12 (Friday) at 10 AM. BISE will also announce Inter (FA/FSc) 1st year result on October 10. Punjab Boards Committee of Chairman, whic
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Flood situation being monitored: NDMA

Flood situation being monitored: NDMA

Spokesperson National Disaster Management Authority Ahmad Kamal said the flood situation was being monitored round the clock and District Administration and other concerned Departments were ready to meet any emergency.
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Two women gunned down in Lahore

Two women gunned down in Lahore

Unknown armed men gunned down two women and injured two others here on Sunday. Police said that unknown accused barged into a house located in Baghbanpura area of Lahore and opened indiscriminate fire at the residents. As a result of firing two women were
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
KU Students' Carnival 2014 today

KU Students' Carnival 2014 today

The Karachi University Students "Carnival 2014" will be held at the campus on Monday. A University official said on Sunday that the three-day event would be held under the auspices of KUrian Students' Society. He said that prominent personalities from var
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Three militants killed, 3 troops hurt in Noushki

Three militants killed, 3 troops hurt in Noushki

Three militants were killed and three security personnel injured in an armed clash here on Sunday. An explosive laden vehicle was destroyed in the firing. The clash took place in Ahmedwal area of Noushki in Balochistan where security forces traded fire wi
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Three militants killed, 3 troops hurt in Noushki

Three militants killed, 3 troops hurt in Noushki

Three militants were killed and three security personnel injured in an armed clash here on Sunday. An explosive laden vehicle was destroyed in the firing. The clash took place in Ahmedwal area of Noushki in Balochistan where security forces traded fire wi
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
One dead as renewed fighting rattles Ukraine truce

One dead as renewed fighting rattles Ukraine truce

Fighting around two flashpoint cities in eastern Ukraine on Sunday rattled a tenuous truce between government troops and pro-Russian rebels less than 48 hours after it came into force. Insurgent militias bombarded a government-held checkpoint on the easte
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
One dead as renewed fighting rattles Ukraine truce

One dead as renewed fighting rattles Ukraine truce

Fighting around two flashpoint cities in eastern Ukraine on Sunday rattled a tenuous truce between government troops and pro-Russian rebels less than 48 hours after it came into force. Insurgent militias bombarded a government-held checkpoint on the easte
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Afghan rape gang sentenced to death

Afghan rape gang sentenced to death

An Afghan judge on Sunday sentenced seven men to death for the gang-rape of four women in a case that sparked nation-wide outrage and highlighted the violence women face despite reforms since the Taliban era. The seven men, who stood in the dock dressed i
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Afghan rape gang sentenced to death

Afghan rape gang sentenced to death

An Afghan judge on Sunday sentenced seven men to death for the gang-rape of four women in a case that sparked nation-wide outrage and highlighted the violence women face despite reforms since the Taliban era. The seven men, who stood in the dock dressed i
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Arabs agree to 'confront' IS jihadists

Arabs agree to 'confront' IS jihadists

Arab League foreign ministers agreed on Sunday to take all necessary measures to confront Islamic State and cooperate with international, regional and national efforts to combat militants who have overrun swathes of Iraq and Syria. The Arab League also en
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Arabs agree to 'confront' IS jihadists

Arabs agree to 'confront' IS jihadists

Arab League foreign ministers agreed on Sunday to take all necessary measures to confront Islamic State and cooperate with international, regional and national efforts to combat militants who have overrun swathes of Iraq and Syria. The Arab League also en
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Abbas may end unity with Hamas over Gaza governance

Abbas may end unity with Hamas over Gaza governance

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has threatened to break off a unity agreement with Hamas if the Islamist movement does not allow the government to operate properly in the Gaza Strip.
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Abbas may end unity with Hamas over Gaza governance

Abbas may end unity with Hamas over Gaza governance

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has threatened to break off a unity agreement with Hamas if the Islamist movement does not allow the government to operate properly in the Gaza Strip.
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
''Tax Policy Formulation Cell'' in IR Wing proposed

''Tax Policy Formulation Cell'' in IR Wing proposed

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed creation of a ''Tax Policy Formulation Cell'' in Inland Revenue (IR) Wing to assist the budget makers in tax policy matters during preparation of Federal Budget every year.
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
'Tax Policy Formulation Cell' in IR Wing proposed

'Tax Policy Formulation Cell' in IR Wing proposed

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed creation of a 'Tax Policy Formulation Cell' in Inland Revenue (IR) Wing to assist the budget makers in tax policy matters during preparation of Federal Budget every year.
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
'Tax Policy Formulation Cell' in IR Wing proposed

'Tax Policy Formulation Cell' in IR Wing proposed

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed creation of a 'Tax Policy Formulation Cell' in Inland Revenue (IR) Wing to assist the budget makers in tax policy matters during preparation of Federal Budget every year.
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Government defaming army to hide its failures: Musharraf

Government defaming army to hide its failures: Musharraf

All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) chief and former president General Pervez Musharraf (retd), senior vice president Major-General Rashid Qureshi (retd) and secretary general Dr Amjid said on Sunday that involving the Army in the ongoing political tussle i
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Government defaming army to hide its failures: Musharraf

Government defaming army to hide its failures: Musharraf

All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) chief and former president General Pervez Musharraf (retd), senior vice president Major-General Rashid Qureshi (retd) and secretary general Dr Amjid said on Sunday that involving the Army in the ongoing political tussle i
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest recovery

THE RUPEE: modest recovery

The rupee, somehow, managed to recover modestly against the dollar on the money market during the week, ended on September 6, 2014. In the interbank market, the national currency picked up 35 paisa in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 10
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest recovery

THE RUPEE: modest recovery

The rupee, somehow, managed to recover modestly against the dollar on the money market during the week, ended on September 6, 2014. In the interbank market, the national currency picked up 35 paisa in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 10
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Futures spread down by 335 basis points

Futures spread down by 335 basis points

The futures spread declined by 335 basis points (bps) to 4.45 per cent during the outgoing week ended September 5, 2014. Trading activities on the futures counter witnessed a downward trend and average daily volumes fell by 28.8 per cent to 22.67 million
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Futures spread down by 335 basis points

Futures spread down by 335 basis points

The futures spread declined by 335 basis points (bps) to 4.45 per cent during the outgoing week ended September 5, 2014. Trading activities on the futures counter witnessed a downward trend and average daily volumes fell by 28.8 per cent to 22.67 million
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Futures spread down by 335 basis points

Futures spread down by 335 basis points

The futures spread declined by 335 basis points (bps) to 4.45 per cent during the outgoing week ended September 5, 2014. Trading activities on the futures counter witnessed a downward trend and average daily volumes fell by 28.8 per cent to 22.67 million
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Futures spread down by 335 basis points

Futures spread down by 335 basis points

The futures spread declined by 335 basis points (bps) to 4.45 per cent during the outgoing week ended September 5, 2014. Trading activities on the futures counter witnessed a downward trend and average daily volumes fell by 28.8 per cent to 22.67 million
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Equities bounce back

Equities bounce back

The Karachi share market rebounded, during the last week, on optimism regarding the solution to the political impasse and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained some 946 points Weak on Weak (WoW) to reach at 29,514 points at the end of the week compared to 28
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Equities bounce back

Equities bounce back

The Karachi share market rebounded, during the last week, on optimism regarding the solution to the political impasse and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained some 946 points Weak on Weak (WoW) to reach at 29,514 points at the end of the week compared to 28
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Equities bounce back

Equities bounce back

The Karachi share market rebounded, during the last week, on optimism regarding the solution to the political impasse and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained some 946 points Weak on Weak (WoW) to reach at 29,514 points at the end of the week compared to 28
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Nawaz owes Rs 6 billion to banks, claims Imran

Nawaz owes Rs 6 billion to banks, claims Imran

The staggering catalogue of corruption scandals was exposed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan when he claimed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has to pay Rs 6 billion loans taken from national banks.
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Nawaz owes Rs 6 billion to banks, claims Imran

Nawaz owes Rs 6 billion to banks, claims Imran

The staggering catalogue of corruption scandals was exposed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan when he claimed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has to pay Rs 6 billion loans taken from national banks.
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Modi offers help to Pakistan over floods in AJ&K

Modi offers help to Pakistan over floods in AJ&K

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in the Indian-held Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday and termed the situation as "national disaster". "The floods in the state are national disaster and not just a disaster fo
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Modi offers help to Pakistan over floods in AJ&K

Modi offers help to Pakistan over floods in AJ&K

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in the Indian-held Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday and termed the situation as "national disaster". "The floods in the state are national disaster and not just a disaster fo
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
CMOs told to send free flood SMS alerts to public

CMOs told to send free flood SMS alerts to public

Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has directed all its licensed Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to send free SMS flood alerts to the public in the affected districts of the Punjab. In the wake of heavy floods in various districts of the Punjab,
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
CMOs told to send free flood SMS alerts to public

CMOs told to send free flood SMS alerts to public

Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has directed all its licensed Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to send free SMS flood alerts to the public in the affected districts of the Punjab. In the wake of heavy floods in various districts of the Punjab,
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
London offers Scots new powers after independence poll shock

London offers Scots new powers after independence poll shock

The British government on Sunday pledged greater fiscal autonomy for Scotland, after a poll put the pro-independence camp ahead for the first time - just 11 days before the referendum on separation. British finance minister George Osborne said greater tax
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
London offers Scots new powers after independence poll shock

London offers Scots new powers after independence poll shock

The British government on Sunday pledged greater fiscal autonomy for Scotland, after a poll put the pro-independence camp ahead for the first time - just 11 days before the referendum on separation. British finance minister George Osborne said greater tax
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Southern Punjab on tenterhooks

Southern Punjab on tenterhooks

After wreaking widespread destruction across vast swathes of central Punjab and claiming over 180 lives the flash flood wave of one million cusecs of water is entering districts of Multan, Muzaffargarh and Rajanpur in Southern Punjab today.
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Southern Punjab on tenterhooks

Southern Punjab on tenterhooks

After wreaking widespread destruction across vast swathes of central Punjab and claiming over 180 lives the flash flood wave of one million cusecs of water is entering districts of Multan, Muzaffargarh and Rajanpur in Southern Punjab today.
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (September 07, 2014) and the forecast for Monday (September 08, 2014).

Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (September 01 to 05 2014).

Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
RafhanMaize Products Company Ltd

RafhanMaize Products Company Ltd

RafhanMaize is an affiliate of Ingredion Inc; one of the world's leading corn refiners. Affiliation with a transnational company enables to guarantee quality products, consistent supply and product application support. The financial results over the years
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
Maritime Training Institute

Maritime Training Institute

The Maritime Training Institute, an awards winning Institution duly approved by the Govt. of Pakistan, affiliated with University of Karachi and an outreach campus of City of Glasgow College of Scotland, UK to conduct and deliver Higher National Diploma
Published 08 Sep, 2014 12:00am
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