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Print - 2014-11-30
Turkey breaks up protest near Erdogan palace

Turkey breaks up protest near Erdogan palace

Turkish police on Saturday forcefully broke up a student protest close to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's new presidential palace, with one policeman punching a student, reports said. Video footage showed police, wearing body armour, using pepper spray t
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Malaysia Airlines apologises for 'offensive' promotion tweet

Malaysia Airlines apologises for 'offensive' promotion tweet

Striken Malaysia Airlines apologised Saturday for a year-end promotion tweet that sparked anger on Twitter after it inadvertently drew parallels with the still-missing MH370 flight. "Want to go somewhere but don't know where?" read the post on Twitter tha
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Sony sees possible North Korea link to hack attack: report

Sony sees possible North Korea link to hack attack: report

Sony Pictures Entertainment is looking into whether North Korea may have been behind a major cyberattack on the studio last week, a news website reported. The website re/code noted that the attack came as the studio neared release of a comedy about a CIA
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Hong Kong leader admits inequality is fuelling mass protests

Hong Kong leader admits inequality is fuelling mass protests

Hong Kong's leader admitted on Saturday that the frustration among young people over a lack of "upward mobility" was fuelling mass protests calling for free elections in the city. Chief executive Leung Chun-ying was speaking at a government committee meet
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
382 graduating students awarded degrees at AKU Convocation

382 graduating students awarded degrees at AKU Convocation

Some 382 fresh graduates belonging to different disciplines were awarded degrees at the 27th Convocation of Aga Khan University held here on Saturday at university's premises here on Saturday. They included 102 AKU Medical College graduates, 37 belonging
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
PSDE, PIDE moot on December 2

PSDE, PIDE moot on December 2

A three-day conference by Pakistan Society of Development Economists (PSDE) and Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) with parallel technical sessions, panel discussions and key note lectures on Poverty, Inequality and Economic Growth at Pak-
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Five-member police team to probe Khalid Soomro's murder

Five-member police team to probe Khalid Soomro's murder

IG Police Sindh Ghulam Hyder Jamali on Saturday formed a five member team to investigate the murder of Dr Khalid Mehmood Soomro, general secretary of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Sindh chapter. The team, which has started its investigation, is he
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Foolproof security arrangements for Ideas 2014

Foolproof security arrangements for Ideas 2014

The City police have evolved security plan in order to maintain law and order during the 8th International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (Ideas) 2014 commencing from December 1 to 4, at the Expo Center in Karachi. As many as 3,317 police personnel, inclu
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Two gunned down, two bodies found in Karachi

Two gunned down, two bodies found in Karachi

Two people were killed in separate incidents, while two bodies were found here on Saturday. According to police and rescue sources, Kamran, 35, son of Ibrahim, was shot and killed, while Zeeshan, 28, son of Shakir, was shot at and injured by unidentified
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Traders attribute cut in oil prices to PTI pressure

Traders attribute cut in oil prices to PTI pressure

Traders on Saturday attributed a cut in fuel oil prices to the mounting political pressure by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) continuing protests and sit-in. However, they ruled out that the decline in fuel oil prices was unlikely to pull down the pric
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Disappearances of political activists: Sindh elites voice concern

Disappearances of political activists: Sindh elites voice concern

The writers, lawyers, intellectuals, academia, civil society representatives and human rights defenders of Sindh showed grave concern over a new wave of disappearances, detentions, and torture on the Sindhi political activists throughout the province.
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
CBID to hold moot on people with disability

CBID to hold moot on people with disability

Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Network is organising a two-day national conference "Disability-Inclusive Sustainable Development Goals in Pakistan" in connection with International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) at local hotel startin
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
NAB arrests company CEO on fraud charges

NAB arrests company CEO on fraud charges

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Saturday arrested Mehmood-ul-Hassan, Chief Executive of Al-Ahsan Multiple Business and Investment Bureau Mansehra who in the garb of Islamic mode of financing ie mudaraba / musharaka business alleged
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Slight increase witnessed in prices of food items

Slight increase witnessed in prices of food items

Slight increase was witnessed in the prices of some perishable and non-perishable food items last week as compared to the preceding week, reveals a survey conducted by Business Recorder on Saturday.
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Peace, stability must for development of Asia: Mushahid

Peace, stability must for development of Asia: Mushahid

Senator and Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) organising committee Chairman for Lahore Conference Mushahid Hussain Syed has said that peace and stability are necessary for the development and prosperity of Asia. While addressing a press conference here a
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami condemns murder of Soomro

Jamaat-e-Islami condemns murder of Soomro

Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Sirajul Haq, JI deputy chiefs Professor Khurshid Ahmed, Hafiz Muhammad Idrees, Asadullah Bhutto, Rashid Nasim and Mian Muhammad Aslam, and JI Secretary General Liaqat Baloch have strongly condemned the assassination of JU
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
20 seminary girls arrive in Peshawar

20 seminary girls arrive in Peshawar

As the Sindh government handed over 35 seminary students to the assistant political agent of Bajaur Agency, at least 20 girls arrived at Peshawar from Karachi via a special flight here on Saturday. The girls were recovered from a house in Liaquatabad by t
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Eighth biennial IDEAS-2014 to commence tomorrow

Eighth biennial IDEAS-2014 to commence tomorrow

The 8th biennial International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS)-2014 will be commenced from December 1st at Karachi Expo Center. This was stated by Commodore Tahir Javed, Director Media of Defence Export Promotion Organisation (DEPO), Ministry of De
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Kaira meets Wattoo

Kaira meets Wattoo

Former Information Minister and Central Information Secretary Pakistan Peoples Party, Qamar Zaman Kaira called on Mian Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo at his residence, here on Saturday. During their meeting, the two leaders discussed the arrangements of the PPP Fou
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Reduction in POL prices hailed

Reduction in POL prices hailed

Business Community of Multan hailed the considerable reduction in the prices of petroleum products. President of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Mian Iqbal Hassan said it was a wise decision of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. He urged the gove
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan wants good ties with neighbouring states: Asif

Pakistan wants good ties with neighbouring states: Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says Pakistan wants good relations with all neighbouring and regional countries to establish lasting peace in South Asia. Talking to a private TV channel, he said the government is desirous of better relations with t
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Boy killed in grenade attack on police mobile

Boy killed in grenade attack on police mobile

A teenager boy was killed and three others injured in hand grenade attack on police mobile van here on Saturday. Police said that unknown miscreants hurled hand grenade at mobile van of police near Agricultural Complex, Hyderabad. A 12-year-old boy was ki
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Rs 100 cut per PSC wheat seed bag announced

Rs 100 cut per PSC wheat seed bag announced

The Punjab Agriculture Minister Dr Farrukh Javed has announced a reduction of Rs 100 per wheat seed bag being provided by the Punjab Seed Corporation (PSC). He said that this reduction is being announced on the directives of the Chief Minister Punjab Muha
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
MQM leader's uncle shot dead in Lahore

MQM leader's uncle shot dead in Lahore

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Central Punjab President Amir Baloch's uncle was killed in a firing incident at Green Town area of Lahore on Saturday. According to police sources, Amir Baloch and his uncle were travelling in a vehicle when five gunmen open
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Altaf condemns killing of Dr Soomro

Altaf condemns killing of Dr Soomro

MQM leader Altaf Hussain has strongly condemned the brutal killing of noted leader and General Secretary of JUI (F) Sindh Dr Khalid Soomro. He extended his heartfelt sympathies to JUI (F) head Maulana Fazlur Rehman and all other leaders and supporters on
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
665 students graduated from Forman Christian College

665 students graduated from Forman Christian College

On Saturday 665 students graduated in various disciplines from Forman Christian College (A Chartered University). There were a total of 577 Baccalaureate and 88 masters and MPhil graduates. The graduate valedictory speech was given by Ms Hijab Javed, who
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Zardari condemns murder of Allama Irfani

Zardari condemns murder of Allama Irfani

Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party & former President, Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned murder of a prominent Shia cleric Allama Muhammad Nawaz Irfani who was gunned down in Islamabad the other day. In a condolence message, Asif Ali Zardari said that i
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Energy moot: students of PU get 1st & 3rd prizes

Energy moot: students of PU get 1st & 3rd prizes

Students Taquddus Ali and Tayyaba Kausar of Punjab University Institute of Geology got 1st and 3rd prizes respectively in a conference on "Energy Challenges of Pakistan and E&P Strategies".
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Killing of Dr Khalid Soomro: JUI-F to observe countrywide strike today

Killing of Dr Khalid Soomro: JUI-F to observe countrywide strike today

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday gave a call for a countrywide strike on Sunday to protest against the killing of his party's Sindh chapter's Secretary General, Dr Khalid Mehmood Soomro. Speaking at a news confere
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
NA-122 alleged rigging: election tribunal summons Imran

NA-122 alleged rigging: election tribunal summons Imran

The election tribunal on Saturday issued summons for Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, calling for the party chief to appear before it on December 6. Imran has been summoned to submit evidence in relation to alleged rigging in NA-122, th
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Water shortage

Water shortage

The problem of water shortage has always persisted in Karachi, but nowadays the problem has become highly recurrent and hence has become a matter of great concern in our locality, Nagan Chowrangi (Sec-11-H). Through this letter, I would like to draw atten
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Einhorn: raising new money as performance lags

Einhorn: raising new money as performance lags

Superstar investor David Einhorn is raising cash for the first time since 2012 following three straight years of lagging performance - and some customer redemptions from his $10 billion hedge fund, Greenlight Capital. Einhorn has delivered an average 19 p
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Border flare-up: economic implications

Border flare-up: economic implications

The ongoing India-Pakistan border skirmishes are neither going t? be the first nor the last in the ongoing Indo-Pakistan tangle. Eventually they shall fizzle out but these mini crises perpetuate mutual distrust and prevent the Confidence Building Measures
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Sad day for cricket

Sad day for cricket

For young Phillip Hughes his best cricket was still ahead of him, but the fatal head injury in a domestic first-class match cut him away. Struck behind the left ear by a bouncer on Tuesday he collapsed on the ground unconscious. He did not recover conscio
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Oil price decline

Oil price decline

The Saudis, the largest oil producers within Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), and Gulf states won the case for leaving output unchanged which, given the decline in international demand attributed to lower growth in Eurozone and China,
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Report released on Pakistan youth's plight

Report released on Pakistan youth's plight

The British Deputy High Commission, Citi Pakistan, Citi Foundation and the British Asian Trust released a new report outlining the plight of Pakistan's youth. The 'Sustainable Livelihoods: Investing in Pakistan's Future' report assesses Pakistan's current
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Four killed in road accident

Four killed in road accident

-At least four persons were killed and eight others injured in collision between two vehicles here on Saturday. Police said that the accident took place in Sourkam area of Jamrud where a passenger coach collided head-on with an over speeding trailer. As a
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
POL prices: Cut is 'no big deal': Alvi

POL prices: Cut is 'no big deal': Alvi

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, Arif Alvi, on Saturday, said the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's announcement to cut prices of petroleum products is not a 'big deal.' Talking to media after PTI's core committee meeting here, Alvi said that the meetin
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
PAT, PML-Q, MWM not to participate in PTI's rally

PAT, PML-Q, MWM not to participate in PTI's rally

Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) and Majlis Wehdat-ul-Muslimeen (MWM) on Saturday announced not to participate in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) rally scheduled for Sunday in the federal capital. A joint meeting of the lead
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Younger brother removes Qureshi from 'Gaddi'

Younger brother removes Qureshi from 'Gaddi'

Vice Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Shah Mehmood Qureshi's younger brother Mureed Hussain Qureshi has announced to remove Shah Mehmood from the 'Gaddi' of their father. "It was me who made him the custodian of Shah Rukn-e-Alam's mausoleum and it
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Over 50,000 PTI workers to attend rally

Over 50,000 PTI workers to attend rally

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf provincial leaders claimed that more than 50,000 workers will participate from Peshawar in the party-led protest on November 30 (today) in Islamabad, warned that if any aggressive step was taken against peaceful PTI workers, then
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
PPP Senators condemn Soomro's murder

PPP Senators condemn Soomro's murder

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senators Saeed Ghani, Maula Bux Chandio and Islam Uddin Sheikh strongly condemned the brutal assassination of eminent religious scholar, educationist, former Senator and JUI-F Sindh chapter Secretary General Dr Allama Khalid M
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Objectives of SAARC Summit widely hailed

Objectives of SAARC Summit widely hailed

The business community hailed objectives of SAARC Summit and hoped that it would eliminate poverty, illiteracy and unemployment from the region. Welcoming the outcome of SAARC Summit, Mian Muhammad Adrees, presidential candidate for upcoming Federation of
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
PML-N's forward bloc meeting today

PML-N's forward bloc meeting today

A crucial meeting of what is being dubbed as the forward bloc of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz will be held in Karachi tomorrow. Senior PML-N leader Senator Zulfiqar Muhammad Khosa is likely to chair the first meeting of the forward bloc. Former Punjab Chi
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
A day ahead of PTI rally: PML-N MNA joins PTI

A day ahead of PTI rally: PML-N MNA joins PTI

A Member of National Assembly from Mandi Bahauddin, Aijaz Ahmad Chaudhry, on Saturday joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), a day ahead of its public rally in the federal capital, which came as a bolt from blue for his ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Kidnappers' gang busted

Kidnappers' gang busted

Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) and Anti-Violence Crime Cell (AVCC) on Saturday claimed to have busted a gang involved in kidnapping of bank managers. A spokesman for the CPLA said here on Saturday that for the last many days various bank manager
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
PPP's Foundation Day today

PPP's Foundation Day today

Mian Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo, President Punjab PPP, has said that as per programme delegates from the Central Punjab and Southern Punjab will participate in the Foundation Day celebrations of the Pakistan People's Party today (November 30) at Bilawal House,
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Taiwan premier resigns over party's landslide poll defeat

Taiwan premier resigns over party's landslide poll defeat

Taiwan's premier resigned Saturday after his Beijing-friendly ruling party suffered a landslide defeat at the island's biggest ever local elections, as public fears grow over China's increasing influence. In a brief resignation speech, Jiang Yi-huah said
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Taiwan premier resigns over party's landslide poll defeat

Taiwan premier resigns over party's landslide poll defeat

Taiwan's premier resigned Saturday after his Beijing-friendly ruling party suffered a landslide defeat at the island's biggest ever local elections, as public fears grow over China's increasing influence. In a brief resignation speech, Jiang Yi-huah said
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
India scraps gold import curbs

India scraps gold import curbs

Leading gold buyer India has announced it has eased controls on imports of the yellow metal after its current account deficit narrowed sharply. India, the world''s second-biggest gold buyer after China, imposed the import restrictions last year to avert a
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
India scraps gold import curbs

India scraps gold import curbs

Leading gold buyer India has announced it has eased controls on imports of the yellow metal after its current account deficit narrowed sharply. India, the world's second-biggest gold buyer after China, imposed the import restrictions last year to avert a
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
India scraps gold import curbs

India scraps gold import curbs

Leading gold buyer India has announced it has eased controls on imports of the yellow metal after its current account deficit narrowed sharply. India, the world's second-biggest gold buyer after China, imposed the import restrictions last year to avert a
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Two dead as Taliban attack foreign compound in Kabul

Two dead as Taliban attack foreign compound in Kabul

Taliban militants attacked a foreign compound in Kabul on Saturday, killing two employees in the latest strike to hit the Afghan capital during the final weeks of Nato's 13-year war against the insurgents. One Afghan and one foreigner were killed, officia
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Two dead as Taliban attack foreign compound in Kabul

Two dead as Taliban attack foreign compound in Kabul

Taliban militants attacked a foreign compound in Kabul on Saturday, killing two employees in the latest strike to hit the Afghan capital during the final weeks of Nato's 13-year war against the insurgents. One Afghan and one foreigner were killed, officia
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Rajnath reiterates accusation against Pakistan

Rajnath reiterates accusation against Pakistan

India's home affairs minister on Saturday accused Pakistani "state actors" of attempting to destabilise India, reiterating an accusation commonly levelled by India at its northern Muslim neighbour. Home Affairs Minister Rajnath Singh told a security confe
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Rajnath reiterates accusation against Pakistan

Rajnath reiterates accusation against Pakistan

India's home affairs minister on Saturday accused Pakistani "state actors" of attempting to destabilise India, reiterating an accusation commonly levelled by India at its northern Muslim neighbour. Home Affairs Minister Rajnath Singh told a security confe
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Fifteen dead, 14 hurt in attack in Xinjiang

Fifteen dead, 14 hurt in attack in Xinjiang

Fifteen people were killed when a group threw explosives into a crowded street where vendors were selling food in China's restive region of Xinjiang, the official Xinhua news agency said on Saturday. Eleven were attackers who were killed by the police, th
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Fifteen dead, 14 hurt in attack in Xinjiang

Fifteen dead, 14 hurt in attack in Xinjiang

Fifteen people were killed when a group threw explosives into a crowded street where vendors were selling food in China's restive region of Xinjiang, the official Xinhua news agency said on Saturday. Eleven were attackers who were killed by the police, th
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Arabs to present draft on Palestinian state to UNSC within days

Arabs to present draft on Palestinian state to UNSC within days

Arab League foreign ministers endorsed on Saturday a draft resolution setting a timeframe for the creation of a Palestinian state and said they would formally present it to the United Nations Security Council for a vote within days. The ministers said in
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Arabs to present draft on Palestinian state to UNSC within days

Arabs to present draft on Palestinian state to UNSC within days

Arab League foreign ministers endorsed on Saturday a draft resolution setting a timeframe for the creation of a Palestinian state and said they would formally present it to the United Nations Security Council for a vote within days. The ministers said in
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Forces to continue fight against terrorism: General Rashad

Forces to continue fight against terrorism: General Rashad

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Rashad Mahmood has highlighted the role played by Pakistan to achieve peace and stability in the region through a perennial resolve against terrorism in its all manifestations. He was speaking in Sr
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Forces to continue fight against terrorism: General Rashad

Forces to continue fight against terrorism: General Rashad

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Rashad Mahmood has highlighted the role played by Pakistan to achieve peace and stability in the region through a perennial resolve against terrorism in its all manifestations. He was speaking in Sr
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Industries: CCP takes strict enforcement actions since inception

Industries: CCP takes strict enforcement actions since inception

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has taken strict enforcement actions in many industries to put them on right track for the protection of consumers, curbing anti-competitive behaviour in leading sectors such as banking, accounting and finance,
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Industries: CCP takes strict enforcement actions since inception

Industries: CCP takes strict enforcement actions since inception

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has taken strict enforcement actions in many industries to put them on right track for the protection of consumers, curbing anti-competitive behaviour in leading sectors such as banking, accounting and finance,
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Industries: CCP takes strict enforcement actions since inception

Industries: CCP takes strict enforcement actions since inception

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has taken strict enforcement actions in many industries to put them on right track for the protection of consumers, curbing anti-competitive behaviour in leading sectors such as banking, accounting and finance,
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
CCP unveils policy on deceptive marketing practices

CCP unveils policy on deceptive marketing practices

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a policy to define deceptive marketing practices, wherever businesses are misleading the consumers under section 10 of the Competition Act, 2010. Sources said on Saturday that the policy on deception
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
CCP unveils policy on deceptive marketing practices

CCP unveils policy on deceptive marketing practices

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a policy to define deceptive marketing practices, wherever businesses are misleading the consumers under section 10 of the Competition Act, 2010. Sources said on Saturday that the policy on deception
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
CCP unveils policy on deceptive marketing practices

CCP unveils policy on deceptive marketing practices

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a policy to define deceptive marketing practices, wherever businesses are misleading the consumers under section 10 of the Competition Act, 2010. Sources said on Saturday that the policy on deception
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
'Government making all-out efforts to address energy crisis issue'

'Government making all-out efforts to address energy crisis issue'

Per unit of electricity with the Chinese investment in the energy sector will cost Rs 8.5, said former law minister Rana Sanaullah. He was talking to the participants of the laptop distribution ceremony at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF). H
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Vote rigging: no decision on inquiry commission

Vote rigging: no decision on inquiry commission

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Nasirul Mulk has yet to accept or reject the request of the federal government to form an inquiry commission to look into rigging allegations levelled by Imran Khan, sources in the Ministry of Law revealed to Business
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Vote rigging: no decision on inquiry commission

Vote rigging: no decision on inquiry commission

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Nasirul Mulk has yet to accept or reject the request of the federal government to form an inquiry commission to look into rigging allegations levelled by Imran Khan, sources in the Ministry of Law revealed to Business
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Comprehensive security strategy chalked out: PTI rally today

Comprehensive security strategy chalked out: PTI rally today

The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has chalked out a comprehensive security strategy to counter any act of subversion and possible terrorists attack during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally on Sunday (today). Intelligence agencies had
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Comprehensive security strategy chalked out: PTI rally today

Comprehensive security strategy chalked out: PTI rally today

The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has chalked out a comprehensive security strategy to counter any act of subversion and possible terrorists attack during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally on Sunday (today). Intelligence agencies had
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Imran warns to unveil 'Plan D' if his 'Plan C' fails today

Imran warns to unveil 'Plan D' if his 'Plan C' fails today

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, who is all set to hold a grand rally in the federal capital, has warned of unveiling a 'Plan D' if the 'Plan C' he is going to announce today (Sunday), failed to achieve the desired goals. Raising tensio
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Imran warns to unveil 'Plan D' if his 'Plan C' fails today

Imran warns to unveil 'Plan D' if his 'Plan C' fails today

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, who is all set to hold a grand rally in the federal capital, has warned of unveiling a 'Plan D' if the 'Plan C' he is going to announce today (Sunday), failed to achieve the desired goals. Raising tensio
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Egypt court drops murder charge against Mubarak

Egypt court drops murder charge against Mubarak

An Egyptian court dismissed Saturday a murder charge against ousted president Hosni Mubarak over the deaths of protesters during a 2011 uprising, sparking celebrations among supporters but fury from opponents of the former strongman. Mubarak, who ruled Eg
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Egypt court drops murder charge against Mubarak

Egypt court drops murder charge against Mubarak

An Egyptian court dismissed Saturday a murder charge against ousted president Hosni Mubarak over the deaths of protesters during a 2011 uprising, sparking celebrations among supporters but fury from opponents of the former strongman. Mubarak, who ruled Eg
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Dar reiterates proposal on upper capping of oil prices

Dar reiterates proposal on upper capping of oil prices

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar while talking to prominent Russian TV channel Russia Today (RT) has reiterated his proposal for upper capping of oil prices, helping underdeveloped and developing countries to effectively manage their oil bills which can have po
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Dar reiterates proposal on upper capping of oil prices

Dar reiterates proposal on upper capping of oil prices

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar while talking to prominent Russian TV channel Russia Today (RT) has reiterated his proposal for upper capping of oil prices, helping underdeveloped and developing countries to effectively manage their oil bills which can have po
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Dar reiterates proposal on upper capping of oil prices

Dar reiterates proposal on upper capping of oil prices

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar while talking to prominent Russian TV channel Russia Today (RT) has reiterated his proposal for upper capping of oil prices, helping underdeveloped and developing countries to effectively manage their oil bills which can have po
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Kuwait urges non-Opec cooperation to stabilise market

Kuwait urges non-Opec cooperation to stabilise market

Kuwait Oil Minister Ali al-Omair on Saturday urged non-Opec crude producers to cooperate to help stabilise the oil market and prevent sharp fluctuations in prices, official KUNA news agency said. The minister called on producers from outside Opec to "coop
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Kuwait urges non-Opec cooperation to stabilise market

Kuwait urges non-Opec cooperation to stabilise market

Kuwait Oil Minister Ali al-Omair on Saturday urged non-Opec crude producers to cooperate to help stabilise the oil market and prevent sharp fluctuations in prices, official KUNA news agency said. The minister called on producers from outside Opec to "coop
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
Kuwait urges non-Opec cooperation to stabilise market

Kuwait urges non-Opec cooperation to stabilise market

Kuwait Oil Minister Ali al-Omair on Saturday urged non-Opec crude producers to cooperate to help stabilise the oil market and prevent sharp fluctuations in prices, official KUNA news agency said. The minister called on producers from outside Opec to "coop
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
PIA seeks Rs 20 billion to overcome cash flow deficit

PIA seeks Rs 20 billion to overcome cash flow deficit

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reportedly sought Rs 20 billion from the government to overcome its cash flow deficit during the fourth quarter of 2014 to avoid suspension of operations. Sources said PIA has informed Finance Minister Ishaq Dar t
Published 30 Nov, 2014 12:00am
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