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Print - 2014-11-04
Wagah blast: PML-Q team visits the injured

Wagah blast: PML-Q team visits the injured

On instructions from Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) President and former Prime Minister Senator Chaudhry Shujat Hussain and senior central leader Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, a party delegation headed by former MNA Mian Munir visited injured persons of Wagah bo
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
China to quarantine Ebola doctors returning from West Africa

China to quarantine Ebola doctors returning from West Africa

China will quarantine medical staff who work with Ebola patients in West Africa for 21 days after they return from duty, a senior health official said Monday. Doctors returning to China will be subjected to a battery of tests before they enter the observa
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Nawaz's visit to China: governments to sign agreements

Nawaz's visit to China: governments to sign agreements

Pakistan and China will sign some agreements during the upcoming visit to China of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Assistant Foreign Minister of China, Liu Jianchao said on Monday. He told Pakistani members of the parliament and journalists in Beijing he sai
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Nawaz's visit to China: governments to sign agreements

Nawaz's visit to China: governments to sign agreements

Pakistan and China will sign some agreements during the upcoming visit to China of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Assistant Foreign Minister of China, Liu Jianchao said on Monday. He told Pakistani members of the parliament and journalists in Beijing he sai
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Syrian state news agency begins Hebrew-language service

Syrian state news agency begins Hebrew-language service

Syria's official SANA news agency has launched a new service to reach Hebrew speakers despite officially being at war with Israel, the agency's director-general said on Monday. The website went live on Sunday, Ahmad Dawa told AFP, and is intended to expan
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Syrian state news agency begins Hebrew-language service

Syrian state news agency begins Hebrew-language service

Syria's official SANA news agency has launched a new service to reach Hebrew speakers despite officially being at war with Israel, the agency's director-general said on Monday. The website went live on Sunday, Ahmad Dawa told AFP, and is intended to expan
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Google aims for 300 million new Indian local language users

Google aims for 300 million new Indian local language users

Google has created a new Hindi-language website to add 300 million Indian Internet users by 2017 and bridge the country's linguistic digital divide, the search giant announced Monday. The website, www.hindiweb.com, is part of Google's push to incorporate
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Google aims for 300 million new Indian local language users

Google aims for 300 million new Indian local language users

Google has created a new Hindi-language website to add 300 million Indian Internet users by 2017 and bridge the country's linguistic digital divide, the search giant announced Monday. The website, www.hindiweb.com, is part of Google's push to incorporate
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Google aims for 300 million new Indian local language users

Google aims for 300 million new Indian local language users

Google has created a new Hindi-language website to add 300 million Indian Internet users by 2017 and bridge the country''s linguistic digital divide, the search giant announced Monday. The website, www.hindiweb.com, is part of Google''s push to incorporat
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Iraq on 'high alert' amid IS attacks, mass killings

Iraq on 'high alert' amid IS attacks, mass killings

Iraq boosted security Monday amid fears of the Islamic State group launching major attacks on Shia pilgrims flocking to the shrine city of Karbala as further reports emerged of mass killings. The pilgrims are prime targets for the IS jihadists, who have c
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Iraq on 'high alert' amid IS attacks, mass killings

Iraq on 'high alert' amid IS attacks, mass killings

Iraq boosted security Monday amid fears of the Islamic State group launching major attacks on Shia pilgrims flocking to the shrine city of Karbala as further reports emerged of mass killings. The pilgrims are prime targets for the IS jihadists, who have c
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Turkey summons German envoy over 'Erdogan as dog' cartoon in textbook

Turkey summons German envoy over 'Erdogan as dog' cartoon in textbook

The Turkish foreign ministry on Monday summoned the German ambassador to protest at the appearance in a German school textbook of a caricature of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a dog. German ambassador Eberhard Pohl was summoned over the cartoon which
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Turkey summons German envoy over 'Erdogan as dog' cartoon in textbook

Turkey summons German envoy over 'Erdogan as dog' cartoon in textbook

The Turkish foreign ministry on Monday summoned the German ambassador to protest at the appearance in a German school textbook of a caricature of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a dog. German ambassador Eberhard Pohl was summoned over the cartoon which
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
One World Trade Center opens for business

One World Trade Center opens for business

One World Trade Center, America's tallest building, on Monday welcomed its first tenants, publishing group Conde Nast, in a symbolic moment 13 years after the 9/11 attacks that brought down the original Twin Towers. About 175 executives of the group that
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
One World Trade Center opens for business

One World Trade Center opens for business

One World Trade Center, America's tallest building, on Monday welcomed its first tenants, publishing group Conde Nast, in a symbolic moment 13 years after the 9/11 attacks that brought down the original Twin Towers. About 175 executives of the group that
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
One World Trade Center opens for business

One World Trade Center opens for business

One World Trade Center, America''s tallest building, on Monday welcomed its first tenants, publishing group Conde Nast, in a symbolic moment 13 years after the 9/11 attacks that brought down the original Twin Towers. About 175 executives of the group that
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Niaz Khattak made FPSC chief

Niaz Khattak made FPSC chief

President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday approved the appointment of Major General Niaz Muhammad Khan Khattak (Retd), Member, Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) as Chairman FPSC for the unexpired portion of his term as Commission's Member. The President
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Niaz Khattak made FPSC chief

Niaz Khattak made FPSC chief

President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday approved the appointment of Major General Niaz Muhammad Khan Khattak (Retd), Member, Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) as Chairman FPSC for the unexpired portion of his term as Commission's Member. The President
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Niaz Khattak made FPSC chief

Niaz Khattak made FPSC chief

President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday approved the appointment of Major General Niaz Muhammad Khan Khattak (Retd), Member, Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) as Chairman FPSC for the unexpired portion of his term as Commission''s Member. The President
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Hyundai, Kia to pay $100 million over fuel economy suit

Hyundai, Kia to pay $100 million over fuel economy suit

Hyundai and Kia agreed to pay $100 million Monday to settle a US government investigation of exaggerated fuel efficiency on 2012 and 2013 car models sold in the United States by the South Korean automakers. The US Department of Justice said it marked the
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Hyundai, Kia to pay $100 million over fuel economy suit

Hyundai, Kia to pay $100 million over fuel economy suit

Hyundai and Kia agreed to pay $100 million Monday to settle a US government investigation of exaggerated fuel efficiency on 2012 and 2013 car models sold in the United States by the South Korean automakers. The US Department of Justice said it marked the
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Hyundai, Kia to pay $100 million over fuel economy suit

Hyundai, Kia to pay $100 million over fuel economy suit

Hyundai and Kia agreed to pay $100 million Monday to settle a US government investigation of exaggerated fuel efficiency on 2012 and 2013 car models sold in the United States by the South Korean automakers. The US Department of Justice said it marked the
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Zardari calls for tolerance, watchful eye on sectarianism

Zardari calls for tolerance, watchful eye on sectarianism

On the solemn occasion of Youm-e-Ashur on Tuesday, former President Asif Ali Zardari while calling for standing up to tyranny on the one hand and harmony and tolerance on the other has cautioned the people against those who were out to destroy sectarian h
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
KP IG inspects security arrangements

KP IG inspects security arrangements

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nasir Khan Durrani Monday visited Peshawar Cantonment and City areas and Inspected security arrangements at different Imam Barghas and police check points. He also met with the organisers and police ja
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
President urges nation to promote love, tolerance

President urges nation to promote love, tolerance

President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday urged the nation to promote love, peace, tolerance and brotherhood by shunning differences as taught by Imam Hussain (R.A.) "This is the only course towards deliverance from crises and achieving peace and prosperity. Th
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
National Assembly Speaker for following Imam Hussain's (RA) path

National Assembly Speaker for following Imam Hussain's (RA) path

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Acting Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi have called upon the nation to rise above parochial differences, narrow mindedness, sectarianism and ethnicity while maintaining harmony, unity and brotherhood in all rank
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Thousands of mourners attend 9th Muharram procession

Thousands of mourners attend 9th Muharram procession

Despite threats of terrorists' attack, thousands of mourners on Monday attended the 9th Muharram-ul-Haram procession to pay homage to the great sacrifice of Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions. The main Muharram procession was taken out from central Imam
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
9th Muharram processions taken out amid tight security in KP

9th Muharram processions taken out amid tight security in KP

To pay tribute and homage to Hazarat Imam Hussain (RA) and their companions for supreme sacrifice in Karbala incident, Shia community took out mourning processions and Taziya of the 9th Muharram here in provincial capital amid tight security arrangements.
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
KP adopts Civil Servants Retirement Benefits, Death Compensation Bill

KP adopts Civil Servants Retirement Benefits, Death Compensation Bill

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has passed The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Civil Servants Retirement Benefits and Death Compensation Bill, 2014 to establish a fund for the retirement benefits and death compensation of the civil servants of the prov
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
712 small, large processions to be taken out in Hyderabad today

712 small, large processions to be taken out in Hyderabad today

Alike other parts of country, the 10th Moharrum-ul-Haram would be observed with profound mourning in Hyderabad and its adjacent areas on Tuesday (today). As many as 712 small and large processions would be taken out from different areas in Hyderabad while
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
LTIA hails cut in POL prices

LTIA hails cut in POL prices

Lahore Township Industries Association (LTIA) Chairman Zaheer Bhutta, while hailing reduction in petroleum products, termed it a traders and industrialists friendly step which would help reduce transportation cost. While talking to the Association's offic
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Altaf suggests bodies to keep eye on terrorists

Altaf suggests bodies to keep eye on terrorists

Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain drew the attention of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his cabinet towards the fast deteriorating situation, saying there was a spike in blasts and suicide attacks in the country. "The government lacks the intel
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Women entrepreneurs: President MCCI encourages active role in SMEs

Women entrepreneurs: President MCCI encourages active role in SMEs

Mian Iqbal Hassan, President of Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI), has assured full co-operation for resolving their problems and promoting their business. Addressing the women entrepreneur Sub committee here today, Mian Iqbal Hassan said that
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
PML-Q leaders call for promoting spirit of tolerance, sacrifice

PML-Q leaders call for promoting spirit of tolerance, sacrifice

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) President Senator Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and central leaders Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and Moonis Elahi have said that Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) has given us practical lesson to stand upright against oppression and oppressor
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Thousands participate in 9th Muharram procession amid tight security

Thousands participate in 9th Muharram procession amid tight security

Amid watertight security with cellular phone service suspended, thousands of devotees marched to mark the ninth Muharram rituals and commemorate the heroes of Karbala, here on Monday. Mourners clad in black including children, women and aged began their a
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Youm-e-Ashur: IGP Sindh reviews security arrangements in metropolis

Youm-e-Ashur: IGP Sindh reviews security arrangements in metropolis

Nearly 25,000 police officials will provide security to mourning processions and Majalis on Youm-e-Ashur (Muharram 10) in the metropolis. The IG Police Sindh, Ghulam Haider Jamali, along with Additional IG Karachi Ghulam Qadir Thebo and other senior polic
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
KP Governor pays homage to martyrs of Karbala

KP Governor pays homage to martyrs of Karbala

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan has reminded the countrymen that "indeed, while coming across the critical state of circumstances in the present scenario, there is a need to maintain complete unity, fraternity and cohesion in our rank
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Shahbaz for foiling nefarious designs of unseen enemies

Shahbaz for foiling nefarious designs of unseen enemies

Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif, presided over a high level meeting here on Monday and reviewed the Wahga incident from various angles. Preliminary report into the tragedy was also presented in the meeting. The Chief Minister issued instructions for
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Wagah blast widely condemned

Wagah blast widely condemned

Chairman of All Pakistan Bedsheet & Upholstry Manufacturers Association (APBUMA) and former Punjab Minister for Industries, Khawaja Jalaluddin Roomi has vehemently condemned the blast at Wahga border and called the incident a "national tragedy"." The whol
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Blast victims: PPP Punjab office-bearers visit Ghurki hospital

Blast victims: PPP Punjab office-bearers visit Ghurki hospital

Pakistan Peoples Party office-bearers included Raja Amir Khan Information Secretary Punjab, Dewan Ghulam Mohiuddin Dy General Sec, Allama Yousuf Awan President Mashaikh Ulma Wing, Ali Asghar Awan, Social media team and others on the instruction of the PPP
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
HRCP slams Wagah bombing, urges holistic approach to citizens' security

HRCP slams Wagah bombing, urges holistic approach to citizens' security

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed grave dismay over the loss of life in a suicide bombing at Wagah on Sunday and urged earnest steps to deny terrorists the ability to murder innocent people at will. In a statement issued on Mond
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Supply to flood copper market in 2015, weighing on prices

Supply to flood copper market in 2015, weighing on prices

Copper prices face pressure next year due to a growing global surplus, as tepid demand from top consumer China fails to soak up surging supply from new and existing mines, a Reuters poll showed. The average forecast for 2015 cash copper prices from 25 mar
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Australian apologises for 'surfing' on dead whale

Australian apologises for 'surfing' on dead whale

An Australian who climbed onto a dead whale as it floated offshore, attracting the attention of large sharks, apologised on Monday for his "idiot" act. The man dived off a boat and climbed on the humpback, which appeared to have already been ravaged by sh
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Thai Prime Minister orders media to stop 'presenting news' on Thaksin

Thai Prime Minister orders media to stop 'presenting news' on Thaksin

Thailand's junta leader on Monday threatened to tighten controls of the media unless they stop "presenting news" about former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, after photographs of the billionaire cuddling a panda went viral. Thaksin, who was ousted in a 2006 c
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
For Republicans on vote's eve, US Senate theirs to lose

For Republicans on vote's eve, US Senate theirs to lose

Republicans positioned themselves for a likely US Senate take-over after Tuesday's elections, emboldened by polls that show them pulling ahead of President Barack Obama's Democrats in the battle for power in Washington. Several battleground states like Al
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Three killed in 'murder-suicide' near Swiss Alps station

Three killed in 'murder-suicide' near Swiss Alps station

The bodies of three people were discovered in the Swiss Alps town of Wilderswil on Monday, police said, amid reports of a murder-suicide. The three people killed were all adults and were found near the train station of the town located near the popular to
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Afghanistan against 'degrading' use of women in adverts

Afghanistan against 'degrading' use of women in adverts

Afghanistan on Monday launched a drive against female models being used "as decoration" in advertising campaigns, saying some commercials spread immorality among young people in the conservative Muslim nation. Billboards and television advertisements sell
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
India's fading Chinese community faces painful war past

India's fading Chinese community faces painful war past

Suspected of being a spy or a China sympathiser, nine-year-old Indian-born Monica Liu and her family were loaded into railway cars for a detention camp in India's Rajasthan desert. Liu was one of about 3,000 people of Chinese descent, most of them Indian
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
French nuclear plant hit by another mystery drone fly-over

French nuclear plant hit by another mystery drone fly-over

A drone has flown over a nuclear plant in central France for the second time in two days, a source close to the case said Monday, the latest in a mysterious string of such incidents. The unmanned flying machine went over the plant in Dampierre-en-Burly on
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Germany's Siemens offers empty offices to house refugees

Germany's Siemens offers empty offices to house refugees

German engineering giant Siemens said Monday it had offered its empty offices in Munich to accommodate refugees, as the country grapples with a rise in asylum-seekers, especially from Syria. "We've proposed to the city authorities ... to make our former b
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Poland to buy short-range missiles amid tensions with Russia

Poland to buy short-range missiles amid tensions with Russia

Nato member Poland on Monday invited manufacturers of short-range surface-to-air missiles for technical talks for a planned military revamp amid heightened tensions with Russia. The defence ministry said the new acquisitions will be part of a planned anti
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Russia blocks UN statement on Ukraine rebel vote

Russia blocks UN statement on Ukraine rebel vote

Russia has opposed a UN Security Council move to criticise rebel elections held in eastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian ambassador said Monday. A statement from the 15-member council was discussed on Friday and again at the weekend, but Russia fiercely opposed
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Europe warns Russia over Ukraine rebel poll

Europe warns Russia over Ukraine rebel poll

Europe on Monday warned Russia to respect Ukraine's unity as Moscow piled pressure on Kiev by recognising controversial rebel polls aimed at giving legitimacy to a bloody pro-Kremlin insurgency. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the ele
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
British schoolboy jailed for killing teacher in class

British schoolboy jailed for killing teacher in class

A 16-year-old schoolboy was jailed for at least 20 years on Monday for stabbing a teacher to death in front of her class, in a murder that shocked Britain. The boy, who cannot be named due to his age, was 15 when he stabbed popular teacher Ann Maguire to
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Turkey's president 'has man fined' for smoking in cafe

Turkey's president 'has man fined' for smoking in cafe

When he became Turkey's head of state in August after over a decade as prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan promised to be an active president. But few could have imagined this would extend to personally policing Turkey's anti-smoking legislation on a bus
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Nepal avalanche kills guide, injures Swiss climbers

Nepal avalanche kills guide, injures Swiss climbers

A 26-year-old Nepalese guide died and two Swiss climbers were injured when an avalanche hit a Himalayan peak in eastern Nepal on Monday, police said. They were attempting a summit of the 6,812-metre (22,349-foot) Ama Dablam peak in the Everest region when
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
North Korea denies role in smartphone hacking in South

North Korea denies role in smartphone hacking in South

North Korea's state media on Monday blasted South Korea's spy agency for alleging that Pyongyang hacked tens of thousands of smartphones in the South using malware disguised in mobile gaming apps. The South's National Intelligence Service (NIS) said in a
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
At least 21 drown, dozen missing in Istanbul migrant boat sinking

At least 21 drown, dozen missing in Istanbul migrant boat sinking

At least 21 people, including children, drowned and a dozen were missing on Monday when an overloaded boat taking migrants towards EU waters sank in the Black Sea just off Istanbul, Turkish officials said. Those on board were mainly Afghans in search of a
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Supply to flood copper market in 2015, weighing on prices

Supply to flood copper market in 2015, weighing on prices

Copper prices face pressure next year due to a growing global surplus, as tepid demand from top consumer China fails to soak up surging supply from new and existing mines, a Reuters poll showed. The average forecast for 2015 cash copper prices from 25 mar
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Shanghai copper slips

Shanghai copper slips

The most-traded January copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange slipped by 0.3 percent to 47,310 yuan($7,735) a tonne on Monday as support from Japan's surprise stimulus last week continued to underpin metals, but signs of fading economic momentu
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Ukraine wheat crop up 6.3 percent

Ukraine wheat crop up 6.3 percent

Ukraine's wheat harvest rose 6.3 percent in 2014 to 23.7 million tonnes thanks to a larger planting area and higher yield, agriculture ministry data showed on Wednesday. The data show that milling wheat amounted to 12.8 million tonnes, or 54 percent of th
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Malaysian palm climbs to near four-month high

Malaysian palm climbs to near four-month high

Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a fifth straight day on Monday and climbed to their highest in nearly four months, as the ringgit slid to a nine-month low, making the tropical commodity cheaper for foreign investors and refiners. The Malaysian ringgit
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
ICE cocoa falls to 5-1/2 months low on strong supply

ICE cocoa falls to 5-1/2 months low on strong supply

New York cocoa futures dropped to a 5-1/2 month low on Monday, pressured by a strong crop in top-producer Ivory Coast, the possibility of further speculator selling, and a stronger dollar. Arabica coffee on ICE Futures US fell in choppy trade on forecasts
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Gold and silver extend losses in Asia

Gold and silver extend losses in Asia

Gold and silver extended their losing streak to a fourth session on Monday to trade near their lowest in more than four years as a stronger US dollar fuelled more selling and further declines were seen. Precious metals took a beating on Friday after the B
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Gold struggles near four-year low in Europe

Gold struggles near four-year low in Europe

Gold fell on Monday to near a recent four-year low as the dollar index rose to its highest since mid-2010 on speculation that the US Federal Reserve will act before other major central banks to tighten monetary policy. Silver prices also tumbled, with the
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Russia on track to harvest more than 100 million tonnes of grain

Russia on track to harvest more than 100 million tonnes of grain

Russia is on track to harvest its largest crop in six years of more than 100 million tonnes of grains, including at least 56 million tonnes of wheat, Agriculture Minister Nikolai Fyodorov said on Wednesday. The country will have a 2014/15 exportable surpl
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya falls

US MIDDAY: soya falls

US soyabean and soyameal futures dropped nearly 2 percent on Monday, setting back from sharp rallies last week, as more supplies became available on the cash market, traders said. "The harvest is certainly moving along and guys are getting beans to the cr
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
President approves CGA's appointment

President approves CGA's appointment

President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday approved the appointment of Liaqat Ali Shah Hamdani as Controller General of Accounts (CGA). The appointment has been approved on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
IED found near Wagah border

IED found near Wagah border

An improvised explosives device (IED) was recovered from the parking area of the Wagah border, here on Monday. The Bomb Disposal Squad was called in for inspection of the site. The BDS, after recovering the IED from the parking area, started search operat
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
LCCI terms Wagah blast conspiracy to create law, order situation

LCCI terms Wagah blast conspiracy to create law, order situation

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry while condemning suicide bombing in Lahore, termed it a conspiracy to create law and order situation. LCCI President Ijaz A Mumtaz in a statement on Monday said the business community believed that it was a well
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Wagah carnage: five friends from Karachi among victims of blast

Wagah carnage: five friends from Karachi among victims of blast

Dead bodies of the five friends, residents of Karachi, were handed over to their heirs on Monday. According to reports, a few days ago these friends went to Lahore to enjoy their holidays but unfortunately became victim of the blast near Wagah border Sund
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Unnecessary heavy-handedness

Unnecessary heavy-handedness

Protests by Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) employees against the proposed sell-off of its shares turned violent injuring police as well as the protesters because of a heavy-handed police action. The protesters demanded that the divestment
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Imran and Siraj make strange bedfellows?

Imran and Siraj make strange bedfellows?

The differences between the KPK government coalition partners took a serious turn on Thursday when PTI Chairman Imran Khan reacted angrily to Jamaat-i-Islami Amir Sirajul Haq's reported remarks made a day earlier at a public rally in Mansehra that the PML
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Rosy promises galore

Rosy promises galore

October witnessed two major events: National Debt Conference jointly organised by PRIME and Business Recorder, and an International Investment Conference organised by the government; the first highlighted how public debt (especially external debt)
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Ukraine has options left - all bad

Ukraine has options left - all bad

Ukraine's government still has options after separatist elections showed its helplessness against a Russian-backed rebellion. The problem: they're all bad. Analysts and officials paint a grim scenario facing Ukraine's pro-Western government as it ponders
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Euro crisis firms German power, 25 years after Berlin Wall

Euro crisis firms German power, 25 years after Berlin Wall

"We beat the Germans twice and now they're back," then British prime minister Margaret Thatcher reportedly said after the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, expressing her fears a reunited Germany would grow to dominate Europe. Fast forward to Athens in 2012, at t
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Appointment of permanent CEC

Appointment of permanent CEC

Apropos 'Appoint CEC by November 13, Supreme Court tells government again' carried by Business Recorder on October 31, the Supreme Court has rightly reiterated its position in relation to the absence of a permanent Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Kaira for early completion of IP gas project

Kaira for early completion of IP gas project

Former information and broadcasting minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has stressed the need for early completion of Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project. "Had there been other option to meet Pakistan's energy requirements other than the IP pipeline, the Pakis
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Siraj, Nisar discuss JI leaders' prosecution in Bangladesh

Siraj, Nisar discuss JI leaders' prosecution in Bangladesh

Jamaat-i-Islami Ameer Sirajul Haq on Monday made a telephonic contact with Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan to discuss on matter of JI Bangladesh leaders prosecution. Sirajul Haq said Pakistan government should hold nation-wide protest against in
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Two killed as truck hits motorcycle

Two killed as truck hits motorcycle

Two persons were killed when an over speeding truck hit a motorcycle here on Monday. Police said that the accident took place in Shahpur Saddar area of Sargodha where an over speeding truck knocked down a motorcycle carrying two persons. As a result of ac
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Zong Super 3G - million+ customers and counting!

Zong Super 3G - million+ customers and counting!

Zong, a subsidiary of China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC) and Pakistan's first and only 4G mobile service, Monday celebrated crossing one million 'Super 3G' customers, a milestone it achieved last month, at an event in Lahore. The company decid
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Youm-e-Ashur being observed under heightened security

Youm-e-Ashur being observed under heightened security

Youm-e-Ashur (Muharram 10) will be observed with traditional religious dedication and commitment to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions with heightened security in Faisalabad Division. The 9th Muharram processions were
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Growers will take part in JI annual meeting: KBP

Growers will take part in JI annual meeting: KBP

Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) has claimed that hundreds of thousands of growers from across the country will be participating in annual meeting of Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan (JI) scheduled to be held at Lahore in December 2014. KBP Secretary General Malik Muha
Published 04 Nov, 2014 12:00am
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