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Print - 2014-10-18
Gordon James appointed GM Pearl Continental Hotel

Gordon James appointed GM Pearl Continental Hotel

Hashoo Hotels President, Josef Kufer, has announced the appointment of Scotsman Gordon James Gorman as General Manager of the Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi. A veteran global hotelier, Gorman brings to his second Karachi posting, 35 years of hospitality
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
KP approves Rs 10 billion funds for KPOGDCL

KP approves Rs 10 billion funds for KPOGDCL

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in order to get rid of the scourge of power load shedding has decided to embark upon the ambitious plan of complying hydro and solar power projects as well as approved a fund of Rs 10 billion for Khyber Pakh
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Formal agreement to establish Indus Hospital signed

Formal agreement to establish Indus Hospital signed

A formal agreement has been signed to establish well-equipped Indus Hospital in Peshawar city at convergence of G.T. Road and Ring Road where every patient will be given quality free treatment and medicines. Besides catering treatment facilities in all di
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
CIMA launches global certificate in shared services

CIMA launches global certificate in shared services

In response to growing market demand, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - the world's largest professional body of management accountants - has launched a new qualification for shared services employers at the Hackett Group's 2014 E
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Bilawal pays homage to Hosh Mohammed Sheedi

Bilawal pays homage to Hosh Mohammed Sheedi

Pakistan Peoples' Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said that Hosh Muhammad Sheedi has set the example of sacrificing his life for the defence of the homeland and he was fully determined to struggle for the people of the country. He expre
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
KP assembly: Joint opposition expected to give ruling PTI a hard time

KP assembly: Joint opposition expected to give ruling PTI a hard time

The joint opposition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has prepared strategy to give tough-time to ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, amid a no-confidence motion against chief minister Pervez Khattak, as the provincial assembly will meet on October 23rd, after
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
53 alleged criminals arrested in raids

53 alleged criminals arrested in raids

The city police on Friday claimed to have arrested around 53 alleged criminals in different targeted raids and encounters conducted in various parts of the provincial metropolis during last 24 hours. The police said in 99 raids and three encounters carrie
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Hakim Said remembered on 16th death anniversary

Hakim Said remembered on 16th death anniversary

A function, in the memory of Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said, comprised speeches, poetic tribute, tableau and dua-e-Said, was held on October 16, on the occasion of 16th death anniversary of Hakim Said at a local hotel.
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Tax Reforms Commission - check on leakage

Tax Reforms Commission - check on leakage

Reportedly, Chairman of Tax Reforms Commission is a tax practitioner, well aware of depth of tax waters and intricate tax machinery. The Commission should be cognisant that real trouble is with tax adjudication process, terminating at gateway of the super
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Panic over Ebola reaches fever-pitch despite calls for calm

Panic over Ebola reaches fever-pitch despite calls for calm

Airport baggage handlers refusing to unload suitcases, a journalist quarantined by his wife, parents taking kids out of school: hysteria over Ebola has reached fever-pitch the world over despite repeated calls for calm. The virus has killed nearly 4,500 p
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Investors search for signs of end to stock market correction

Investors search for signs of end to stock market correction

Measuring the point at which investors have exhausted their selling in a market downturn is an inexact science at best, and at its worst akin to sticking a finger in the air to judge shifting winds. By some measures, the near 10 percent decline in the Sta
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
The economics of irrigation

The economics of irrigation

There has been a considerable discussion but no debate on irrigation water. A debate is amongst informed people while a discussion is amongst ignorant and uninformed people and who have a different kind of interests. The current arguments are entirely bas
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
The Multan battle

The Multan battle

In the most fervently contested and watched NA-149 Multan by-election, Amir Dogar, an independent candidate backed by the PTI has won getting 52,321 votes against 38,393 of his main rival, Javed Hashmi, former PTI president who left the party, purportedly
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
CASA-1000 transit agreement

CASA-1000 transit agreement

The signing of the transit agreement for Central Asia South Asia Regional Electricity Market (CASAREM) 1000 project between the government of Pakistan and Afghanistan was hailed by Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar as a major step towards close partnersh
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Australian diplomats visit PBIT

Australian diplomats visit PBIT

First Secretary (Political) of Australian High Commission Michael Gregory and Ms Nicola Guihot (Political & Trade) visited Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT). The aim of the visit was to explore opportunities in economic and trade development, buil
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Hindu Council demands public holiday on Deewali

Hindu Council demands public holiday on Deewali

Patron-in-Chief of Pakistan Hindu Council Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, MNA (PML-N), has urged the government to declare 23rd October public holiday to celebrate the Hindu religious festival Deewali for interfaith harmony in Pakistan.
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Increase in flour prices ruled out

Increase in flour prices ruled out

Punjab's cabinet committee for price control has ruled out the possibility of any increase in flour prices in the province especially in the wake of presence of three million tons of wheat in government stocks. It was claimed at a meeting of the committee
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Possible Ebola virus outbreak: Punjab prepares comprehensive plan

Possible Ebola virus outbreak: Punjab prepares comprehensive plan

Pursuant to directions of federal government, Punjab Health department has prepared a comprehensive plan to control possible Ebola virus outbreak that played havoc in Africa. Precautionary arrangements have been launched at airports to screen passengers w
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
UK universities team visits LCWU

UK universities team visits LCWU

British Council led delegation of twenty representatives from different universities in UK visited Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) on Friday. International Resource Centre LCWU under the umbrella of DFDI (Department of Faculty Development and I
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Sherazi Brothers meets Shahbaz

Sherazi Brothers meets Shahbaz

Sherazi Brothers of Sindh called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here Friday. Matters of mutual interest and political situation were discussed in the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that Pakistan is facing the
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Turkish trade group CEO meets Shahbaz

Turkish trade group CEO meets Shahbaz

A delegation of prominent Turkish trade group Compak met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif here on Friday. Matters regarding co-operation in transport and solid waste management sectors were discussed in the meeting. Talking to the delegation,
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Health managers: 'holding of workshops essential for capacity-building'

Health managers: 'holding of workshops essential for capacity-building'

Secretary Health Punjab Jawad Rafique Malik has said that holding of training workshops are essential for capacity-building of health managers, uplift of health sector and providing best treatment facilities to the people for which computer technology and
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
APTMA chief criticises increased power tariff

APTMA chief criticises increased power tariff

Central Chairman APTMA S M Tanveer has said there is no subsidy of any sort on the textile industry's electricity tariff. Instead, he said, 67 percent increase in textile industry tariff has made it unsustainable. Furthermore, the textile industry has bee
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Gas supply: LCCI urges government to give industrial sector top priority

Gas supply: LCCI urges government to give industrial sector top priority

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday urged the government to give top priority to the industrial sector in gas supply. LCCI President Ijaz A Mumtaz said in a statement that there is a need to reset priority list keeping in view the econom
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Governor Punjab congratulates Dogar

Governor Punjab congratulates Dogar

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on Friday congratulated Amir Dogar, who won Multan by-polls beating Javed Hashmi with the support of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Talking to media here, he said that Hashmi by accepting his defeat graciously followed
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
SECP holds second session of advocacy series

SECP holds second session of advocacy series

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in collaboration with the USAID held the second session of series of advocacy and consultative session at a local hotel. The advocacy and consultative sessions was very well attended by key stakeho
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
UHS, LUMHS to collaborate in research & academics: MoU signed

UHS, LUMHS to collaborate in research & academics: MoU signed

University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, and Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro, Sindh have entered into an agreement to collaborate in research and academics. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed here on Fri
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Four of a family gunned down in Mitiari

Four of a family gunned down in Mitiari

Four persons of a family including a couple and two children were killed and two others injured in firing over old rivalry here on Friday. Police said that armed men of rival groups opened fire at rival family in village Daro of Mitiari while it was on th
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Release on parole: SHC seeks comments

Release on parole: SHC seeks comments

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday sought comments from the provincial home secretary and the superintendent of Karachi Central Prison on a petition of two convicts in the kidnapping for ransom case seeking their release on parole. Two brothers - Muhamm
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
COMSATS marks 20th anniversary of its establishment

COMSATS marks 20th anniversary of its establishment

While marking the 20th anniversary of COMSATS, scientists and researchers are of the unanimous viewed that the COMSATS is playing a vibrant role in achieving its set goals by adopting a multifaceted strategy that is based on advocacy of S&T; capacity buil
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
TDAP chief urges PTI to shun politics of agitation

TDAP chief urges PTI to shun politics of agitation

Chief Executive of Trade Development Authority (TDAP), S. M. Muneer, has urged Tehreek-i-Insaaf and other political parties to shun the politics of staging sit-ins and work for progress and prosperity of the country. The TDAP chief, who is also patron-in-
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Sartaj to visit Kabul tomorrow

Sartaj to visit Kabul tomorrow

Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz will be visiting Kabul tomorrow (Sunday) as special envoy of the Prime Minister to extend a formal invitation to President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai to visit Pakistan.
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Rs 350 million Modarba scam: NAB Rawalpindi arrests accused

Rs 350 million Modarba scam: NAB Rawalpindi arrests accused

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi has arrested an accused Muhammad Saqib of Global Concerns in a Rs 350 million case of Modarba scam. Accused Mufti Saqib and Mati-ur-Rehman in connivance with another accused cheated public at large in th
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Rs 350 million Modarba scam: NAB Rawalpindi arrests accused

Rs 350 million Modarba scam: NAB Rawalpindi arrests accused

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi has arrested an accused Muhammad Saqib of Global Concerns in a Rs 350 million case of Modarba scam. Accused Mufti Saqib and Mati-ur-Rehman in connivance with another accused cheated public at large in th
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Alleged infiltration of militants: Pakistan asks Iran to share evidence

Alleged infiltration of militants: Pakistan asks Iran to share evidence

Pakistan on Friday asked Iran to share evidence on the alleged infiltration of militants from its side of the border for carrying out terrorists activities in the neighbouring country. Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam told the weekly press briefin
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
World Cerebral Palsy Day observed

World Cerebral Palsy Day observed

International Society for Prosthetic and Orthotics (ISPO) Pakistan in joint collaboration with Akbar Kare Institute (AkI), Peshawar observed "World Cerebral Palsy Day" on Friday. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a medical disorder which affects a person's ability t
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Bilawal to restore Quaid-e-Azam's Pakistan

Bilawal to restore Quaid-e-Azam's Pakistan

Pakistan is under a relentless onslaught and vigorous assault from religious extremism. This religious fundamentalism has penetrated every institution of the country. The worst affected by these attacks is politics in the country. The majority of Pakistan
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Cylinder blast kills girl in Gujranwala

Cylinder blast kills girl in Gujranwala

A gas cylinder exploded in a house in Gujranwala on Friday morning that killed a girl child and injured four persons of a family. According to rescue sources, the incident occurred in a house in Samanabad area of Gujranwala when a woman was preparing brea
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
PAT to announce future strategy after Lahore rally: Qadri

PAT to announce future strategy after Lahore rally: Qadri

Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri on Friday said that PAT would announce its future strategy regarding the ongoing sit-in in Islamabad after the public meeting scheduled for October 19 at Miniar Pakistan, Lahore. PAT chief while address
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Broad money supply posts 0.71 percent negative growth

Broad money supply posts 0.71 percent negative growth

Broad money supply (M2) posted a negative growth of 0.71 percent during the current fiscal year (July 1 to October 3, 2014). As per SBP data, Net Domestic Assets (NDA) of the banking sector declined since the start of FY15 forcing the M2 growth to fall by
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
HSC Part-I pre-medical group: BIEK announces results

HSC Part-I pre-medical group: BIEK announces results

Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) on Friday announced the results of HSC Part-I Science Pre-Medical Group. According to statistics, 18421 candidates were registered of them 18141 appeared n the exams. As many as 8436 candidates passed all six
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
PSM clarification

PSM clarification

Operation of Blast Furnace is quite complex in nature that relies on multiple technological aspect. To keep its operation in the safe zone it has to be operated non-stop on its rated capacity. Extended low production process is very detrimental for Blast
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
22,500 cops to guard PPP meeting

22,500 cops to guard PPP meeting

Sindh police has deployed 22,500 policemen to ensure foolproof security arrangements during Pakistan People's Party's public meeting scheduled to be held on Saturday near Quaid's mausoleum. A large number of people are expected to attend the meeting which
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Ebola risk: PPP submits calling attention notice to National Assembly

Ebola risk: PPP submits calling attention notice to National Assembly

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Friday submitted a calling attention notice to the National Assembly Secretariat over risk of Ebola virus' outbreak in Pakistan. The motion has been signed by Dr Nafisa Shah, Ms Shazia Marri, Dr Azra Fazal, Syed Ghulam Mus
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
At least nine militants killed in army offensive

At least nine militants killed in army offensive

Army extended its offensive against militants in mountains along the Afghan border on Friday, killing at least nine insurgents, military officials said. The army launched the offensive in the region known as the Khyber agency this week targeting Islamists
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
At least nine militants killed in army offensive

At least nine militants killed in army offensive

Army extended its offensive against militants in mountains along the Afghan border on Friday, killing at least nine insurgents, military officials said. The army launched the offensive in the region known as the Khyber agency this week targeting Islamists
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
India top court grants Jayalalithaa bail

India top court grants Jayalalithaa bail

India's top court granted bail Friday to a powerful south Indian film star-turned-politician jailed last month for corruption, a ruling that sparked jubilation in her home state. Jayalalithaa Jayaram, 66, an ex-film star and a long-time head of Tamil Nadu
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
India top court grants Jayalalithaa bail

India top court grants Jayalalithaa bail

India's top court granted bail Friday to a powerful south Indian film star-turned-politician jailed last month for corruption, a ruling that sparked jubilation in her home state. Jayalalithaa Jayaram, 66, an ex-film star and a long-time head of Tamil Nadu
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (October 17, 2014) and the forecast for Saturday (October 18, 2014).

Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
British police charge four with IS-linked terror plot

British police charge four with IS-linked terror plot

Four men appeared in a British court on Friday charged with an alleged terror plot to shoot to kill police officers or soldiers on the streets of London, and with allegedly pledging allegiance to the Islamic State organisation. The men, who are all from t
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on 14th October, 2014.

Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
British police charge four with IS-linked terror plot

British police charge four with IS-linked terror plot

Four men appeared in a British court on Friday charged with an alleged terror plot to shoot to kill police officers or soldiers on the streets of London, and with allegedly pledging allegiance to the Islamic State organisation. The men, who are all from t
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on 14th October, 2014.

Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Indian aggression: Prime Minister, defence minister silent: Awan

Indian aggression: Prime Minister, defence minister silent: Awan

Leader of House in the Senate, Raja Zafarul Haq, on Friday condemned the Indian aggression on the Line of Control (LoC) and the Working Boundary (WB) and said that the government would protect its citizens at all cost. Responding to Senator Babar Awan's p
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on 14th October, 2014.

Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Indian aggression: Prime Minister, defence minister silent: Awan

Indian aggression: Prime Minister, defence minister silent: Awan

Leader of House in the Senate, Raja Zafarul Haq, on Friday condemned the Indian aggression on the Line of Control (LoC) and the Working Boundary (WB) and said that the government would protect its citizens at all cost. Responding to Senator Babar Awan's p
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (October 17, 2014).

Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Seychelles seals WTO entry after 18 years

Seychelles seals WTO entry after 18 years

The Seychelles on Friday sealed its entry to the World Trade Organisation, the Geneva-based body whose 160 members set the rules of global commerce said Friday. The Indian Ocean island, which has spent 18 years negotiating to join, is set to win formal ap
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Seychelles seals WTO entry after 18 years

Seychelles seals WTO entry after 18 years

The Seychelles on Friday sealed its entry to the World Trade Organisation, the Geneva-based body whose 160 members set the rules of global commerce said Friday. The Indian Ocean island, which has spent 18 years negotiating to join, is set to win formal ap
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Seychelles seals WTO entry after 18 years

Seychelles seals WTO entry after 18 years

The Seychelles on Friday sealed its entry to the World Trade Organisation, the Geneva-based body whose 160 members set the rules of global commerce said Friday. The Indian Ocean island, which has spent 18 years negotiating to join, is set to win formal ap
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (October 17, 2014).

Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
India test-fires first home-made cruise missile

India test-fires first home-made cruise missile

India successfully test-fired its first domestically built nuclear-capable long-range cruise missile Friday, marking another step in building up the country's defence prowess. The "Nirbhay", or "fearless", missile blasted off from a mobile launcher at the
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (October 17, 2014) and for Saturday (October 18, 2014).
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
India test-fires first home-made cruise missile

India test-fires first home-made cruise missile

India successfully test-fired its first domestically built nuclear-capable long-range cruise missile Friday, marking another step in building up the country's defence prowess. The "Nirbhay", or "fearless", missile blasted off from a mobile launcher at the
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (October 17, 2014)

Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
FDI declines by 27 percent

FDI declines by 27 percent

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plunged by 27 percent during the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year FY15 mainly due to prevailing political uncertainty in the country. Economists said the trend was not surprising, as since the begin
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
FDI declines by 27 percent

FDI declines by 27 percent

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plunged by 27 percent during the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year FY15 mainly due to prevailing political uncertainty in the country. Economists said the trend was not surprising, as since the begin
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (October 17, 2014).

Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
FDI declines by 27 percent

FDI declines by 27 percent

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plunged by 27 percent during the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year FY15 mainly due to prevailing political uncertainty in the country. Economists said the trend was not surprising, as since the begin
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (October 17, 2014).

Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
TV anchor banned by LHC

TV anchor banned by LHC

The Lahore High Court here on Friday issued bailable arrest warrants for president of a private news channel Salman Iqbal, its anchorperson Mubashar Lucman, producer of programme "Khara Sach" and the owner of a defunct 'visa consultancy' firm Asim Malik.
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (October 17, 2014).

Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
TV anchor banned by LHC

TV anchor banned by LHC

The Lahore High Court here on Friday issued bailable arrest warrants for president of a private news channel Salman Iqbal, its anchorperson Mubashar Lucman, producer of programme "Khara Sach" and the owner of a defunct 'visa consultancy' firm Asim Malik.
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: stable trend

THE RUPEE: stable trend

Firmness prevailed on the money market on Friday as the rupee improved slightly versus the dollar amid the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee held the overnight levels against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 102.88 and Rs 102.90 respectiv
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: stable trend

THE RUPEE: stable trend

Firmness prevailed on the money market on Friday as the rupee improved slightly versus the dollar amid the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee held the overnight levels against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 102.88 and Rs 102.90 respectiv
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Iranian guards, Pakistani soldier killed

Iranian guards, Pakistani soldier killed

Two Iranian border guards and a paramilitary officer were killed in a shooting incident, sources on the two sides said Friday, as Tehran said rebels tried to infiltrate the country. "Several rebels" also died in the fighting Thursday night, Iran's news ag
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
Iranian guards, Pakistani soldier killed

Iranian guards, Pakistani soldier killed

Two Iranian border guards and a paramilitary officer were killed in a shooting incident, sources on the two sides said Friday, as Tehran said rebels tried to infiltrate the country. "Several rebels" also died in the fighting Thursday night, Iran's news ag
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
PPP public meeting today

PPP public meeting today

The stage is set for the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) much hyped October 18 rally to be held at Bagh-e-Jinnah near the Quaid's mausoleum. The convoys of PPP workers are travelling to Karachi from throughout the country to attend a public meeting which wi
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
PPP public meeting today

PPP public meeting today

The stage is set for the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) much hyped October 18 rally to be held at Bagh-e-Jinnah near the Quaid's mausoleum. The convoys of PPP workers are travelling to Karachi from throughout the country to attend a public meeting which wi
Published 18 Oct, 2014 12:00am
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