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Print - 2014-11-27
UK tabloid journalist cleared of bribery charge

UK tabloid journalist cleared of bribery charge

A former journalist with media tycoon Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid The Sun was on Wednesday cleared of paying a government official for stories, following a trial triggered by the phone-hacking scandal. Clodagh Hartley, a 40-year-old mother of two, bu
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
UN aid official Valerie Amos to step down: Ban

UN aid official Valerie Amos to step down: Ban

The top UN official for humanitarian aid, Valerie Amos, who oversaw international relief efforts in Syria and other trouble spots, is stepping down, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday. Amos had been in the key post for more than four years, over
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Nato warns over Russian military build-up in Crimea

Nato warns over Russian military build-up in Crimea

Nato's top military commander said Wednesday he was "very concerned" that Russia's military build-up in the annexed Crimean region could be used as a launchpad for attacks across the whole Black Sea region. US General Philip Breedlove's comments come amid
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Britain unveils tough anti-terror bill despite concerns

Britain unveils tough anti-terror bill despite concerns

Britain on Wednesday unveiled draft legislation to ban extremist preachers from universities, increase surveillance on suspected radicals and stem the flow of jihadists joining the Islamic State group. The Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill has already c
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Sisi talks Libya, contracts in French trip

Sisi talks Libya, contracts in French trip

France on Wednesday urged Egypt to continue its path towards democracy, as visiting president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sought to restore his country's reputation with his first European tour after a deadly crackdown on opponents. "We want the process to conti
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Turkey imposes media blackout over graft claims against ministers

Turkey imposes media blackout over graft claims against ministers

A Turkish court has imposed a blackout on media coverage of an investigation into corruption allegations against four former ministers of the Islamic-rooted government, the television watchdog said on Wednesday. Turkey's parliament set up a commission of
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Turkey clears former general over alleged murder of former president

Turkey clears former general over alleged murder of former president

An Ankara court on Wednesday acquitted the only suspect in a case over the alleged poisoning of former president Turgut Ozal, who died in office in 1993, a defence lawyer said. Retired general Levent Ersoz, 60, has been on trial since October last year ac
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Romania president's brother under house arrest in graft probe

Romania president's brother under house arrest in graft probe

A Romanian court ordered on Wednesday the brother of outgoing president Traian Basescu released from custody and placed under house arrest during his trial on charges he accepted bribes to influence a mobster's case. Mircea Basescu has been detained since
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
EU calls for 5,000 doctors to fight Ebola

EU calls for 5,000 doctors to fight Ebola

The European Commission called Wednesday for 5,000 doctors to be sent from EU states to combat west Africa's Ebola epidemic, a European source with knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. "The situation is too serious and it needs an immediate response
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Putin meets Syrian foreign minister for first time

Putin meets Syrian foreign minister for first time

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem in his first meeting with a top envoy from Damascus since the old Moscow ally plunged into civil war more than three years ago. But the high-stakes discussion was held behi
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
South Africa says Israel 'defying world' as Abbas visits

South Africa says Israel 'defying world' as Abbas visits

Israel is defying the world by "undermining" prospects for a two state solution through its settlements policy, South African President Jacob Zuma said Wednesday as he welcomed visiting Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas. "The reality is that the overwhelmin
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Two killed in shooting rampage in German elderly home

Two killed in shooting rampage in German elderly home

A 77-year-old man in a German retirement home on Wednesday shot dead a fellow resident five years his junior and wounded three others before turning the gun on himself. The shooter had started arguing with another woman his age, then pulled a handgun and
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Oil industry swashbucklers hit by war, disease and shale boom

Oil industry swashbucklers hit by war, disease and shale boom

The world has become a more difficult place for the small, intrepid Canadian oil explorers that roam the globe hunting for the next big petroleum discovery. Like the big-game hunters that once ranged Africa, these small-cap explorers and producers (E&Ps)
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
SAARC summit: friction threatens trade

SAARC summit: friction threatens trade

Hostilities between rivals India and Pakistan on Wednesday threatened to scupper efforts by South Asian leaders to boost trade among almost a quarter of the world's people, throwing into doubt any prospect of a regional customs union. India-Pakistan bicke
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
SAARC summit: friction threatens trade

SAARC summit: friction threatens trade

Hostilities between rivals India and Pakistan on Wednesday threatened to scupper efforts by South Asian leaders to boost trade among almost a quarter of the world's people, throwing into doubt any prospect of a regional customs union. India-Pakistan bicke
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
SAARC summit: friction threatens trade

SAARC summit: friction threatens trade

Hostilities between rivals India and Pakistan on Wednesday threatened to scupper efforts by South Asian leaders to boost trade among almost a quarter of the world''s people, throwing into doubt any prospect of a regional customs union. India-Pakistan bick
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (November 26, 2014).

Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Ghani warns against 'proxy war'

Ghani warns against 'proxy war'

Afghanistan's new president told the Indian and Pakistani leaders Wednesday he would not let his country become the battleground for a proxy war. The imminent departure of NATO combat troops from Afghanistan has raised fears that India-Pakistan rivalry co
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Ghani warns against 'proxy war'

Ghani warns against 'proxy war'

Afghanistan's new president told the Indian and Pakistani leaders Wednesday he would not let his country become the battleground for a proxy war. The imminent departure of NATO combat troops from Afghanistan has raised fears that India-Pakistan rivalry co
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
India relaxes visa rules: Nawaz for soft visa regime

India relaxes visa rules: Nawaz for soft visa regime

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said his vision for the region was of a 'dispute-free South Asia'. "We should build on convergences, minimise divergences and most of all, seek to augment complementarities for the greater good of the people of thi
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
India relaxes visa rules: Nawaz for soft visa regime

India relaxes visa rules: Nawaz for soft visa regime

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said his vision for the region was of a 'dispute-free South Asia'. "We should build on convergences, minimise divergences and most of all, seek to augment complementarities for the greater good of the people of thi
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
KSE snaps bearish spell

KSE snaps bearish spell

After shedding 271.1 points since the beginning of the current week, the benchmark KSE 100-share index Wednesday snapped the losing streak and recovered 230.73 points or 0.74 percent to close at 31,454.47 points. The KSE-100 index closed at 31,454.47 poin
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rising trend

THE RUPEE: rising trend

A kind of firmness prevailed on the currency market on Wednesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee recovered six paisa versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 101.79 and Rs 101.81, they said.
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
KSE snaps bearish spell

KSE snaps bearish spell

After shedding 271.1 points since the beginning of the current week, the benchmark KSE 100-share index Wednesday snapped the losing streak and recovered 230.73 points or 0.74 percent to close at 31,454.47 points. The KSE-100 index closed at 31,454.47 poin
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rising trend

THE RUPEE: rising trend

A kind of firmness prevailed on the currency market on Wednesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee recovered six paisa versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 101.79 and Rs 101.81, they said.
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
KSE snaps bearish spell

KSE snaps bearish spell

After shedding 271.1 points since the beginning of the current week, the benchmark KSE 100-share index Wednesday snapped the losing streak and recovered 230.73 points or 0.74 percent to close at 31,454.47 points. The KSE-100 index closed at 31,454.47 poin
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 223.73 points

BRIndex30 up 223.73 points

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 16,936.68. It touched an intraday high of 17,241.90 and an intraday Low of 16,921.73 and closed at 17,160.41 which was 223.73 points or 1.32 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 116,458,900, which was 47.3
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 223.73 points

BRIndex30 up 223.73 points

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 16,936.68. It touched an intraday high of 17,241.90 and an intraday Low of 16,921.73 and closed at 17,160.41 which was 223.73 points or 1.32 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 116,458,900, which was 47.3
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 26, 2014).

Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Juncker unveils giant investment plan to 'kick-start' Europe

Juncker unveils giant investment plan to 'kick-start' Europe

European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker revealed a huge 315-billion euro investment plan Wednesday to "kickstart" the stalling economy, saying it would show the world Europe is back in business. The eagerly-awaited plan, the keystone of Juncker's fi
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 26, 2014).

Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Juncker unveils giant investment plan to 'kick-start' Europe

Juncker unveils giant investment plan to 'kick-start' Europe

European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker revealed a huge 315-billion euro investment plan Wednesday to "kickstart" the stalling economy, saying it would show the world Europe is back in business. The eagerly-awaited plan, the keystone of Juncker's fi
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (November 26, 2014).

Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Juncker unveils giant investment plan to ''kick-start'' Europe

Juncker unveils giant investment plan to ''kick-start'' Europe

European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker revealed a huge 315-billion euro investment plan Wednesday to "kickstart" the stalling economy, saying it would show the world Europe is back in business. The eagerly-awaited plan, the keystone of Juncker''s f
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Baloch terms JI Ijtema highly successful

Baloch terms JI Ijtema highly successful

Jamaat-i-Islami Secretary General Liaqat Baloch has said that by the grace of Allah Almighty, the JI Ijtema at the Minar-e-Pakistan had been highly successful and it would prove a milestone in the country's politics and give a new hope to the nation. In a
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 26, 2014)

Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
ISE index surges by 6.66 points

ISE index surges by 6.66 points

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities continued to move in upward direction with positive trend at the ISE amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 6.66 points as the ISE Ten Index moved
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (November 26, 2014) and for Thursday (November 27, 2014).
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
ISE index surges by 6.66 points

ISE index surges by 6.66 points

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities continued to move in upward direction with positive trend at the ISE amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 6.66 points as the ISE Ten Index moved
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 26, 2014).

Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
LSE index rises by 2.52 points

LSE index rises by 2.52 points

Equities moved both the ways but finally closed in positive column at the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) amid ascending transaction volume mainly on account of selling pressure on Wednesday. The LSE-25 index marginally improved by 2.52 points and was closed
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
LSE index rises by 2.52 points

LSE index rises by 2.52 points

Equities moved both the ways but finally closed in positive column at the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) amid ascending transaction volume mainly on account of selling pressure on Wednesday. The LSE-25 index marginally improved by 2.52 points and was closed
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Lasbela Chamber chief urges government to reduce power tariff

Lasbela Chamber chief urges government to reduce power tariff

Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and industry's (LCCI) President Yakoob A. Karim has demanded of the government to reduce power tariff in proportionate to declining petroleum prices in the international market. He said that it was surprising to note that the g
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (November 26, 2014).

Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Government to procure one million cotton bales, National Assembly told

Government to procure one million cotton bales, National Assembly told

Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that federal government would purchase one million bales of cotton and Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has signed contracts both in Punjab and Sindh. Responding to members' points of orders
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (November 26, 2014).

Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
No outstanding loans against Ittefaq Foundries: NBP

No outstanding loans against Ittefaq Foundries: NBP

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has stated that Ittefaq Foundries had paid back their all banks loans, including that of the NBP, and there was nothing outstanding against them. "Our books show no outstanding against the said group, companies and guar
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
No outstanding loans against Ittefaq Foundries: NBP

No outstanding loans against Ittefaq Foundries: NBP

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has stated that Ittefaq Foundries had paid back their all banks loans, including that of the NBP, and there was nothing outstanding against them. "Our books show no outstanding against the said group, companies and guar
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Stability in region: speakers for improving ties with India, Afghanistan

Stability in region: speakers for improving ties with India, Afghanistan

Speakers at a conference while stressing the need for a robust economy for better national security on Wednesday underscored the need for improving relations with the neighbours including India and Afghanistan for peace and stability in the entire region.
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (November 26, 2014) and the forecast for Thursday (November 27, 2014).

Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
NESPAK all set to restart its operations in UAE

NESPAK all set to restart its operations in UAE

National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) pvt limited a State-owned Company, is all set to restart its operations in UAE, it was revealed during MoU singing ceremony held between NESPAK and M/s Al Burj Engineering Consultants in Dubai. According to
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Kisan Mela attracts farmers from across Punjab

Kisan Mela attracts farmers from across Punjab

The University Diagnostic Lab and Department of Clinical Medicine & Surgery of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore in collaboration with the Agriculture Sector Linkage Programme (ASLP) organised a Farmers' Day (Kisan Mela) on Ravi Camp
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Imran to drop a bombshell on November 28

Imran to drop a bombshell on November 28

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday warned to give a jolt to the government on November 28, two days ahead of his grand rally, bringing more rigging evidence against the ruling party in last year general elections. "Just get re
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
'Opponents of Kalabagh Dam creating problems'

'Opponents of Kalabagh Dam creating problems'

Former caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Wapda Chairman Engr Shamsul Mulk has said that opponents of Kalabagh Dam are creating a host of problems for Pakistan. Reacting to a recent statement of ANP chief Asfandyar Wali that Pakistan and K
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Arrangements for 123rd convocation reviewed

Arrangements for 123rd convocation reviewed

A meeting of the Punjab University's Convocation Co-ordination Committee was held in Al-Raazi Hall presided over by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran. Heads of various academic and administrative departments attended the event. The meeting revie
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Two-day international conference begins at GCU

Two-day international conference begins at GCU

An international conference on "Biotechnology for Sustainable Development" on Wednesday began at the Government College University, Lahore under the auspices of the university's Sustainable Development Study Centre.
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Kamran Lashari re-elected president ORU

Kamran Lashari re-elected president ORU

Walled City Authority Director General Kamran Lashari was re-elected the president of Government College University, Lahore Old Ravians Union (ORU) unopposed as all the other candidates for the post withdrew their nomination papers in favour of the senior
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Flood-hit areas: Chairman APTMA dispatches relief goods

Flood-hit areas: Chairman APTMA dispatches relief goods

Central Chairman APTMA S M Tanveer has dispatched relief goods for the people in flood-affected areas on Monday. A good number of trucks, carrying blankets for the flood-hit people in district Bhakkar, Chiniot and Jhang left the provincial metropolis. Tal
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
PTI leader laid to rest

PTI leader laid to rest

Funeral of Ahsan Rasheed, founder member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its former Punjab president, was held here on Wednesday. PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Secretary General Jahangir Tareen and other senior leaders
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
ICCBS-KU, Nigeria University sign MoU

ICCBS-KU, Nigeria University sign MoU

The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Benin, Nigeria. An announcement here on Wednesday said that the MoU has been signed with an
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Chinese investors show interest in power generation projects

Chinese investors show interest in power generation projects

A delegation of Chinese investors in a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed their interest in investment in power generation projects based on solid waste. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that energy crisis has bad
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
KP Assembly passes bill to ensure treatment to injured persons

KP Assembly passes bill to ensure treatment to injured persons

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has passed The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Injured Persons and Emergency (Medical Aid) Bill, 2014 from the provincial assembly to provide medical aid and treatment of injured persons in the province of the Khyber Pak
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Transfers, postings in FBR

Transfers, postings in FBR

Federal Board of Revenue has transferred and posted 08 officers of Inland Revenue Service (BS-17-20) with immediate effect.
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
'MCB Lite' launched at LUMS

'MCB Lite' launched at LUMS

A launch ceremony was held at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) on November 25, for MCB Bank Ltd's exciting new product, "MCB Lite." The cashless drive was inaugurated by the LUMS Vice Chancellor, Dr Sohail Naqvi at the LUMS Pepsi Dining
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Uplift projects worth Rs 6.5 million inaugurated at Jhampir

Uplift projects worth Rs 6.5 million inaugurated at Jhampir

In order to work more on the uplift of the community and the area of Jhampir in Thatta Sindh, a team of Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) Senior Manager CSR Brigadier Munawar Hayat Khan Niazi (Retd) inaugurated the projects worth Rs 6.5 million.
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Business community concerned at decline in exports

Business community concerned at decline in exports

Business community has expressed serious concern over substantial decreases in exports in the last four months. They said that energy crisis and political unrest hit business activities in the country hard, resulting in decline in country's exports. Presi
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
LSM performance remains poor

LSM performance remains poor

According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) growth was 1.86 percent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year (July-September) over the corresponding period last year. The growth though small was
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Indefensible failure

Indefensible failure

There may be quite a few sources for the turmoil currently buffeting our polity, but the one that stands above all is quality of the national electoral process. The last general elections, held in June 2013, had then won appreciation both at home and abro
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
VIEW POINT: The diamond jewellery set no one can own

VIEW POINT: The diamond jewellery set no one can own

The timing of a Swiss federal tribunal's verdict in a case his last government initiated in October 1997 against former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, her husband Asif Ali Zardari, and her mother Nusrat Bhutto could not be worse for the present Sharif gov
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Debate over international intellectual property rights

Debate over international intellectual property rights

The legal framework in this regard has been embodied in a bundle of international agreements. The most important of them, are known as the multilateral trade agreements; these are a bunch of agreements on international intellectual property field or in th
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
WHO team arrives in Lahore

WHO team arrives in Lahore

A 7-member delegation of World Health Organisation has arrived here to review the arrangements of eradication of Ebola virus. The delegation met Advisor Health Kh. Salman Rafiq and Secretary Health Jawad Rafiq Malik here Wednesday. Director General Health
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Indonesian Navy chief meets Admiral Zakaullah

Indonesian Navy chief meets Admiral Zakaullah

Admiral Dr Marsetio, Chief of the Indonesian Navy called on Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, Chief of the Naval Staff here on Wednesday. Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, the Indonesian Naval Chief was received by Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah. A smartly turned
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Media houses body: CCP initiates investigation

Media houses body: CCP initiates investigation

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has initiated investigation against an association of media houses suspected to be involved in management of members' advertisement business, reflecting a possible collusion among media houses. During a present
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan, Sweden discuss bilateral relations

Pakistan, Sweden discuss bilateral relations

the Annual Political Consultations between Pakistan and Sweden were held in Stockholm on Wednesday, where Helena Sangeland, Head of Department for Asia and Pacific Region of the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Nadeem Riyaz, Additional Secretary (
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
NHA approves Rs 33 billion Hazara Expressway project

NHA approves Rs 33 billion Hazara Expressway project

The National Highway Authority (NHA) Executive Board Wednesday approved Hazara Expressway project with a total cost of Rs 33 billion. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will formerly perform groundbreaking of the 60 kms highway on November 29 which would be comp
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Altaf condemns killing of polio workers

Altaf condemns killing of polio workers

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Wednesday has condemned the killing of as many as four anti-polio campaign workers in Quetta. According to a statement issued from London, Hussain said that the purpose of attacks on polio workers in d
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Zardari condemns attack

Zardari condemns attack

Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Asif Ali Zardari has condemned attack on polio workers in Quetta on Wednesday. According to media reports four polio workers including three women were killed in this attack. Zardari in a statement said that terrorists w
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
PTI workers: petition against illegal arrest filed

PTI workers: petition against illegal arrest filed

Leadership of PTI Punjab Chapter here on Wednesday filed a petition before the Lahore High Court against arrest of party workers. PTI President Punjab Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhary said that police were conducting raids on the houses of PTI workers and arrested a
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
KP PAC orders probe into irregularities in departmental accounts

KP PAC orders probe into irregularities in departmental accounts

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Wednesday directed conducting immediate and comprehensive investigation after revelation of severe irregularities in departments of Sports, Culture and Communication and Works (C&W) and Provin
Published 27 Nov, 2014 12:00am
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