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Print - 2014-12-01
Khamenei tells Iran armed forces to build up 'irrespective' of diplomacy

Khamenei tells Iran armed forces to build up 'irrespective' of diplomacy

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday the armed forces should increase their combat capability regardless of political considerations, in an apparent allusion to continuing nuclear talks with the West aimed at easing tension in the M
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Colombia rebels free captured general, two others

Colombia rebels free captured general, two others

Colombia's leftist FARC guerrillas on Sunday freed an army general and two others, calling for an "armistice" to protect peace talks from future disruptions. President Juan Manuel Santos, who suspended the peace talks after the capture of Brigadier Genera
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Former president favoured in Uruguay run-off vote

Former president favoured in Uruguay run-off vote

Uruguayans voted in a presidential runoff Sunday, with former president Tabare Vazquez favoured to extend the left's 10-year hold on power, though not necessarily the South American country's ground-breaking marijuana laws. Uruguay's first leftist preside
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Japan again delays launch of asteroid probe

Japan again delays launch of asteroid probe

Japan on Sunday delayed the launch of a space probe designed to mine an asteroid for a second time due to bad weather. The blast-off of Hayabusa2 was now pushed back by two days to 1:22 pm (0422 GMT) on Wednesday, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (J
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Three soldiers killed, 15 wounded in east Ukraine

Three soldiers killed, 15 wounded in east Ukraine

Three Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and 15 wounded in the latest fighting in eastern Ukraine, a military spokesman said Sunday. Fighting was ongoing around Donetsk airport and in Stanitsa Luganska, near rebel-held Lugansk, the spokesman, Andriy Lyse
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Modi vows to halt illegal immigrants from Bangladesh

Modi vows to halt illegal immigrants from Bangladesh

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stepped up his rhetoric against illegal immigration from Bangladesh, vowing to halt the unauthorised flow of citizens from the neighbouring country into the north-eastern state of Assam.
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Egypt brands jihadist IS a 'terrorist group'

Egypt brands jihadist IS a 'terrorist group'

An Egyptian court on Sunday branded the Islamic State jihadist group operating in Iraq and Syria a "terrorist" organisation, the official news agency MENA reported. An Egyptian militant group, Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, which pledged allegiance to IS earlier i
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Pope says Islamist violence in Syria, Iraq is 'grave sin against God'

Pope says Islamist violence in Syria, Iraq is 'grave sin against God'

Pope Francis said Islamic militants were carrying out a "profoundly grave sin against God" in Syria and Iraq, calling on Sunday for inter-religious dialogue and action against poverty to help end the conflicts there. Turkey is sheltering nearly 2 million
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Over 3,000 evacuated as French floods toll reaches five

Over 3,000 evacuated as French floods toll reaches five

The worst flooding in years in southern France has claimed five lives and forced more than 3,000 people to evacuate their homes, officials said Sunday. The latest victim was a 73-year-old man who died of heart failure in Rivesaltes, in the Pyrenees-Orient
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
China's Xinjiang passes rules, plans fines to curb unrest

China's Xinjiang passes rules, plans fines to curb unrest

China's Xinjiang region has banned the practise of religion in government buildings and will fine those who use the Internet to 'undermine national unity', in a package of regulations aimed at combating separatism in the north-western province. Deadly att
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
UET Peshawar, SUPARCO to hold World Space Week 2014

UET Peshawar, SUPARCO to hold World Space Week 2014

The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar in collaboration with SUPARCO is holding a week long 'World Space Week 2014', which will commence from 2nd December (Tuesday) till 9th December2014.
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Businessmen Panel to sweep FPCCI elections: Senator Ghulam Ali

Businessmen Panel to sweep FPCCI elections: Senator Ghulam Ali

The Businessmen Panel led by Tariq Saeed is to sweep the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) annual elections, former president FPCCI Senator Ghulam Ali said, here on Sunday. "We enjoy full faith and trust of the business comm
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Farmers advised to cultivate Shehzoor wheat seed of PSC

Farmers advised to cultivate Shehzoor wheat seed of PSC

Provincial Minister for Agriculture, Dr Farrukh Javed has said that Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif while giving proof of being farmer-friendly has announced reduction of Rs 100 per bag in the wheat seeds for the farmers of the province. He
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Marvi urges PTI to focus on resolving people's issues

Marvi urges PTI to focus on resolving people's issues

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Marvi Memon has urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to focus on resolving the issues of internally-displaced persons (IDPs) of North Waziristan and people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. She said that PTI was wasting ti
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Punjab chief minister hits out at PTI chief

Punjab chief minister hits out at PTI chief

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that a new Pakistan cannot be created through joining hands with those who have ruined national economy, got their loans written off, grabbed lands and committed corruption. He said that indecent language is b
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
KP launches scheme for provision of free mobiles to midwives

KP launches scheme for provision of free mobiles to midwives

A simple but impressive ceremony was held at Chief Ministers' House Peshawar wherein a new scheme was launched to provide free mobile sets to trained midwives at maternal and child health centers. It was jointly organized by social and charity organisatio
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Livestock and dairy sector: farmers urged to build strong market linkage

Livestock and dairy sector: farmers urged to build strong market linkage

Experts at a awareness seminar on "Exploring Business Opportunities in the Livestock and Dairy Sector in KP" urged the farmers to establish market linkage to give boost to their business and improve financial conditions, and asked them to take full benefi
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
JUI-F workers protest against killing of Soomro

JUI-F workers protest against killing of Soomro

Jamait Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) Multan chapter held a protest here on Hazoori Bagh Road on Sunday against the killing of JUI-F Secretary General Dr Khalid Mehmood Soomro. More than 200 JUI-F workers and students of various religious seminaries participated in
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Malik says wouldn't dissolve Balochistan Assembly if lost majority

Malik says wouldn't dissolve Balochistan Assembly if lost majority

Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch has categorically stated he would not dissolve the Provincial Assembly if he lost majority in the house There exist a tradition of coalition government in the province and there are differences.
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
MCCI sub-committee playing due role for welfare of women

MCCI sub-committee playing due role for welfare of women

Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI)'s Sub-Committee on Social Welfare is playing its due role in social activities particularly welfare of female workforce and protection of their rights, said Mian Iqbal Hassan President of MCCI while talking t
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Artistic Milliners receives LEED Gold certification

Artistic Milliners receives LEED Gold certification

Artistic Milliners Pvt. Ltd (AM) received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification by the US Green Building Council for its latest jeans factory located in Korangi Industrial Area.
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Huge cache of arms seized in Thatta

Huge cache of arms seized in Thatta

Police recovered huge cache of arms during a raid on a house, here on Sunday. A special team of Karachi's CIA police on information provided by a terrorist nabbed in the metropolis conducted raid at a house in Zareen Colony, Dhabaiji area of Thatta.
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
20 couples tie knots in Sialkot mass wedding ceremony

20 couples tie knots in Sialkot mass wedding ceremony

A total of 20 couples tied the knot in the fourth mass wedding ceremony held under the auspices of Askari Friends Society on Sunday. The emerging tendency of holding mass wedding ceremonies is healthy omen and proved a great solace for the poor segment of
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Three security personnel injured in bomb explosion

Three security personnel injured in bomb explosion

Three security personnel were injured in a remote control bomb explosion in Wash Aap area, here on Sunday. Police said that an explosion occurred near security forces vehicle in Wash Aap area. Three officials Afzal, Muhammad Din and Farooq were injured in
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Dar returns after Sukuk launch, Pak-Russia Commission meeting

Dar returns after Sukuk launch, Pak-Russia Commission meeting

Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar returned home on Sunday after successful launch of Sukuk in London, attending the Pak-Russia Inter-governmental Commission meeting and fruitful interaction with senior executives of prominent Russian companies
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Dar returns after Sukuk launch, Pak-Russia Commission meeting

Dar returns after Sukuk launch, Pak-Russia Commission meeting

Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar returned home on Sunday after successful launch of Sukuk in London, attending the Pak-Russia Inter-governmental Commission meeting and fruitful interaction with senior executives of prominent Russian companies
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Pro-government Sunnis dominate Bahrain vote

Pro-government Sunnis dominate Bahrain vote

Pro-government Sunni candidates including Islamists won the most seats in parliamentary elections boycotted by Bahrain's main Shia opposition group, officials said on Sunday. The vote was the first in the tiny Gulf state - a key US ally - since Sunni auth
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Pro-government Sunnis dominate Bahrain vote

Pro-government Sunnis dominate Bahrain vote

Pro-government Sunni candidates including Islamists won the most seats in parliamentary elections boycotted by Bahrain's main Shia opposition group, officials said on Sunday. The vote was the first in the tiny Gulf state - a key US ally - since Sunni auth
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Sudan's Bashir wants 'clear' plan for UNAMID to leave Darfur

Sudan's Bashir wants 'clear' plan for UNAMID to leave Darfur

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir Sunday called for a "clear programme" for the UN-African Union mission in Darfur to leave, saying the peacekeepers had become a "burden". The UN mission was set up in 2007 to protect civilians and secure aid to Darfur, wh
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Moldovans vote in test of country's pro-European ambition

Moldovans vote in test of country's pro-European ambition

Moldova went to the polls on Sunday in a crucial parliamentary election that will help determine whether the impoverished ex-Soviet country pursues integration with Europe or returns to Russia's fold. Polling stations opened at 7:00 am (0500 GMT), with vo
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Moldovans vote in test of country's pro-European ambition

Moldovans vote in test of country's pro-European ambition

Moldova went to the polls on Sunday in a crucial parliamentary election that will help determine whether the impoverished ex-Soviet country pursues integration with Europe or returns to Russia's fold. Polling stations opened at 7:00 am (0500 GMT), with vo
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Services sector''s exports cross $2 billion mark

Services sector''s exports cross $2 billion mark

The country''s services sector''s exports crossed dollar two billion mark during the first four months of the current fiscal year (FY15) in the wake of rising inflows from the Coalition Support Fund (CSF). Pakistan has received some $735 million on accoun
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Services sector's exports cross $2 billion mark

Services sector's exports cross $2 billion mark

The country's services sector's exports crossed dollar two billion mark during the first four months of the current fiscal year (FY15) in the wake of rising inflows from the Coalition Support Fund (CSF). Pakistan has received some $735 million on account
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Services sector's exports cross $2 billion mark

Services sector's exports cross $2 billion mark

The country's services sector's exports crossed dollar two billion mark during the first four months of the current fiscal year (FY15) in the wake of rising inflows from the Coalition Support Fund (CSF). Pakistan has received some $735 million on account
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Crackers hurled on media vans, three hurt

Crackers hurled on media vans, three hurt

Some unidentified motorcyclists on Sunday attacked media vans with crackers at Faizabad Interchange, leaving three media persons injured. Police and eyewitness said that two persons riding a bike hurled crackers near media van at Faizabad interchange and
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Crackers hurled on media vans, three hurt

Crackers hurled on media vans, three hurt

Some unidentified motorcyclists on Sunday attacked media vans with crackers at Faizabad Interchange, leaving three media persons injured. Police and eyewitness said that two persons riding a bike hurled crackers near media van at Faizabad interchange and
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
JUI-F holds countrywide protests against Dr Soomro's murder

JUI-F holds countrywide protests against Dr Soomro's murder

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) on Sunday staged country-wide protests against the assassination of the party leader Dr Khalid Mahmood Soomro. On the call of JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, most parts of Balochistan, Interior Sindh and some areas of
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
JUI-F holds countrywide protests against Dr Soomro's murder

JUI-F holds countrywide protests against Dr Soomro's murder

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) on Sunday staged country-wide protests against the assassination of the party leader Dr Khalid Mahmood Soomro. On the call of JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, most parts of Balochistan, Interior Sindh and some areas of
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Yemen separatists rally for south independence

Yemen separatists rally for south independence

Tens of thousands of people rallied in south Yemen's key city Aden Sunday demanding renewed independence, as Shiite militiamen sought to expand their control over more of the impoverished country.
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Cartelisation: CCP specifies major 'risk factors'

Cartelisation: CCP specifies major 'risk factors'

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has specified major 'risk factors' which increases the chances of market players to get involved in cartels. Sources told Business Recorder here on Sunday that the CCP has pinpointed 'risk factors' which
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Taliban kill South African family in attack: Kabul Police chief resigns

Taliban kill South African family in attack: Kabul Police chief resigns

The latest Taliban strike in Kabul killed a South African father running an education charity and his two teenage children, a family spokeswoman said Sunday, as the city police chief resigned after a spate of attacks. With the US-led Nato war against the
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Political jirga is ready to mediate between government, PTI: Malik

Political jirga is ready to mediate between government, PTI: Malik

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Leader Senator Rehman Malik has said that the Political Jirga was still ready to mediate between government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Talking to media persons here on Sunday, Malik said that his party was in favour
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Zardari says government would go when I want it

Zardari says government would go when I want it

Pakistan People's Party Co-chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardari has said:"Go Nawaz go" is a good slogan, but the government would go "when I want it". He was addressing a ceremony held in connection with 47th Youm-e-Tasees (foundation day) of Pa
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
OPEC decision not good for all members but won''t protest: Iran

OPEC decision not good for all members but won''t protest: Iran

OPEC''s decision to retain its production ceiling is not beneficial to all OPEC member states, but Iran has refrained from protesting to maintain group solidarity, Iranian oil ministry news agency Shana reported the oil minister as saying. "I don''t think
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
OPEC decision not good for all members but won't protest: Iran

OPEC decision not good for all members but won't protest: Iran

OPEC's decision to retain its production ceiling is not beneficial to all OPEC member states, but Iran has refrained from protesting to maintain group solidarity, Iranian oil ministry news agency Shana reported the oil minister as saying. "I don't think t
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
OPEC decision not good for all members but won't protest: Iran

OPEC decision not good for all members but won't protest: Iran

OPEC's decision to retain its production ceiling is not beneficial to all OPEC member states, but Iran has refrained from protesting to maintain group solidarity, Iranian oil ministry news agency Shana reported the oil minister as saying. "I don't think t
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Futures spread down by 71 basis points

Futures spread down by 71 basis points

The futures spread decreased by 71 basis points (WoW) to reach 5.43 percent during the outgoing week ended November 28, 2014. During the last week, trading activity on the future counter witnessed upward trend and average daily volume surged by 47 percent
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Futures spread down by 71 basis points

Futures spread down by 71 basis points

The futures spread decreased by 71 basis points (WoW) to reach 5.43 percent during the outgoing week ended November 28, 2014. During the last week, trading activity on the future counter witnessed upward trend and average daily volume surged by 47 percent
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Futures spread down by 71 basis points

Futures spread down by 71 basis points

The futures spread decreased by 71 basis points (WoW) to reach 5.43 percent during the outgoing week ended November 28, 2014. During the last week, trading activity on the future counter witnessed upward trend and average daily volume surged by 47 percent
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Futures spread down by 71 basis points

Futures spread down by 71 basis points

The futures spread decreased by 71 basis points (WoW) to reach 5.43 percent during the outgoing week ended November 28, 2014. During the last week, trading activity on the future counter witnessed upward trend and average daily volume surged by 47 percent
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Bearish sentiment prevails on KSE

Bearish sentiment prevails on KSE

Bearish sentiment prevailed at the Karachi Stock Exchange during the last week, ending November 28, amid political tension. During the last week, the benchmark KSE-100 index was down by 0.9 per cent or 297 points (WoW) to close at 31,198 points compared t
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Bearish sentiment prevails on KSE

Bearish sentiment prevails on KSE

Bearish sentiment prevailed at the Karachi Stock Exchange during the last week, ending November 28, amid political tension. During the last week, the benchmark KSE-100 index was down by 0.9 per cent or 297 points (WoW) to close at 31,198 points compared t
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Bearish sentiment prevails on KSE

Bearish sentiment prevails on KSE

Bearish sentiment prevailed at the Karachi Stock Exchange during the last week, ending November 28, amid political tension. During the last week, the benchmark KSE-100 index was down by 0.9 per cent or 297 points (WoW) to close at 31,198 points compared t
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Swiss massively reject ''green'' immigration cap

Swiss massively reject ''green'' immigration cap

The Swiss on Sunday flatly rejected a call for dramatic immigration cuts in the name of saving the environment, amid charges the initiative was xenophobic and a threat to Switzerland''s economy. Final results showed 74.1 percent of Swiss voters spurned th
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Swiss massively reject 'green' immigration cap

Swiss massively reject 'green' immigration cap

The Swiss on Sunday flatly rejected a call for dramatic immigration cuts in the name of saving the environment, amid charges the initiative was xenophobic and a threat to Switzerland's economy. Final results showed 74.1 percent of Swiss voters spurned the
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Swiss massively reject 'green' immigration cap

Swiss massively reject 'green' immigration cap

The Swiss on Sunday flatly rejected a call for dramatic immigration cuts in the name of saving the environment, amid charges the initiative was xenophobic and a threat to Switzerland's economy. Final results showed 74.1 percent of Swiss voters spurned the
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Zardari says prefers Nawaz government to generals'

Zardari says prefers Nawaz government to generals'

Former president and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday decl-ared Nawaz Sharif's incumbent government is better than any military dictatorship. "Nawaz Sharif's government is better than my dear countrymen's," Zardari said
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Zardari says prefers Nawaz government to generals'

Zardari says prefers Nawaz government to generals'

Former president and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday decl-ared Nawaz Sharif's incumbent government is better than any military dictatorship. "Nawaz Sharif's government is better than my dear countrymen's," Zardari said
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Nawaz says will help revive stalled dialogue process

Nawaz says will help revive stalled dialogue process

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Sunday said his government is ready for talks with Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan. He made these remarks during his meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore, sources privy to the meeting said. Both
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Nawaz says will help revive stalled dialogue process

Nawaz says will help revive stalled dialogue process

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Sunday said his government is ready for talks with Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan. He made these remarks during his meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore, sources privy to the meeting said. Both
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Imran vows countrywide shutdown but improves prospects of settlement

Imran vows countrywide shutdown but improves prospects of settlement

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Sunday threatened a complete shutdown throughout the country on December 16 if a beleaguered government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif failed to accept his party's demand to investigate the 2013 genera
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Imran vows countrywide shutdown but improves prospects of settlement

Imran vows countrywide shutdown but improves prospects of settlement

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Sunday threatened a complete shutdown throughout the country on December 16 if a beleaguered government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif failed to accept his party's demand to investigate the 2013 genera
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: divergent trend

THE RUPEE: divergent trend

The rupee moved both ways against the dollar on the local currency market during the week, ended on 29, November 2014. In the interbank market, the rupee was down by 15 paisa versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 101.87 and Rs 101.90.
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: divergent trend

THE RUPEE: divergent trend

The rupee moved both ways against the dollar on the local currency market during the week, ended on 29, November 2014. In the interbank market, the rupee was down by 15 paisa versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 101.87 and Rs 101.90.
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
China refuses British MPs entry to Hong Kong

China refuses British MPs entry to Hong Kong

A group of British lawmakers investigating Britain's relations with Hong Kong have been told China will not allow them into the former colony, the MPs said Sunday. The Foreign Affairs Committee, a panel of lawmakers who scrutinise the Foreign Office's wor
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
China refuses British MPs entry to Hong Kong

China refuses British MPs entry to Hong Kong

A group of British lawmakers investigating Britain's relations with Hong Kong have been told China will not allow them into the former colony, the MPs said Sunday. The Foreign Affairs Committee, a panel of lawmakers who scrutinise the Foreign Office's wor
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Prime Minister to inaugurate IDEAS 2014 today

Prime Minister to inaugurate IDEAS 2014 today

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will inaugurate International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2014 at Expo Center Karachi on Monday. The exhibition will showcase exhibits including tanks, aircraft, APCs, ammunition, ship building and communications rel
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Prime Minister to inaugurate IDEAS 2014 today

Prime Minister to inaugurate IDEAS 2014 today

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will inaugurate International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2014 at Expo Center Karachi on Monday. The exhibition will showcase exhibits including tanks, aircraft, APCs, ammunition, ship building and communications rel
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Prime Minister to inaugurate IDEAS 2014 today

Prime Minister to inaugurate IDEAS 2014 today

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will inaugurate International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2014 at Expo Center Karachi on Monday. The exhibition will showcase exhibits including tanks, aircraft, APCs, ammunition, ship building and communications rel
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (November 30, 2014) and the forecast for Monday (December 01, 2014).

Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (November 24 to 28, 2014).

Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Badar Expo Solutions

Badar Expo Solutions

Innovative, incisive and inspired, we bring brands to life through effective and engaging experiences - from strategy formulation to event execution.
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Message from Director General, Defence Export Promotion Organisation

Message from Director General, Defence Export Promotion Organisation

I welcome our esteemed guests, official delegates, foreign exhibitors and trade visitors who have joined us at IDEAS-2014 from various parts of the world. Their presence is a sign of success and acknowledgement for DEPO in managing a mega event of interna
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Message from Secretary Defence Production

Message from Secretary Defence Production

It gives me immense pleasure to witness yet another splendid edition of IDEAS-2014, the region's leading exhibition and seminar. I am grateful to the delegates, exhibitors and trade visitors, from all over the world, for their presence at this auspicious
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Message from Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee

Message from Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee

It is indeed a matter of pride for me to welcome the delegates, exhibitors and visitors to IDEAS-2014. The series of IDEAS exhibitions is an important element of our export strategy. It is an occasion, which provides our defence manufacturers with an oppo
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Message from Federal Minister for Defence Production

Message from Federal Minister for Defence Production

It is with immense pleasure that I extend a very warm welcome, on behalf of the Government of Pakistan, to all the international participants, visiting delegates and the local exhibitors and hope that they would draw maximum benefit from this 8th edition
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Message from Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Message from Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan

On the auspicious occasion of 8th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-2014), I would like to welcome the international delegates, professionals, defence analysts, foreign and local exhibitors to IDEAS-2014. Holding of the eighth edition of
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Message from President Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Message from President Islamic Republic of Pakistan

On the occasion of 8th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-2014), I extend warm welcome to all the delegates, exhibitors and trade visitors participating in the event and wish them a productive and pleasant stay in Pakistan.
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
PEW lauds second cut in oil prices

PEW lauds second cut in oil prices

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday lauded another major oil price cut by the prime minister, which will positively impact on masses and the economy. The significant fall in oil prices will appreciably reduce Pakistan's import bill and help balance
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Tax computation defects in IT return: FTO refers matter to FBR chairman

Tax computation defects in IT return: FTO refers matter to FBR chairman

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has referred the matter of tax computation defects in the Income Tax Return for Tax Year 2014 to the Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with the directions to take remedial measures in the matter under intimation to FTO of
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Debt-to-GDP is a flawed indicator of govt liabilities: Chairman, CIPFA

Debt-to-GDP is a flawed indicator of govt liabilities: Chairman, CIPFA

Last week, the UK-based Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), the world's only professional accountancy body dedicated to public finance, signed a MoU with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), during the inau
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Debt-to-GDP is a flawed indicator of govt liabilities: Chairman, CIPFA

Debt-to-GDP is a flawed indicator of govt liabilities: Chairman, CIPFA

Last week, the UK-based Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), the world's only professional accountancy body dedicated to public finance, signed a MoU with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), during the inau
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
'China has deeper pockets than India'

'China has deeper pockets than India'

Apropos 'China has deeper pockets than India', carried by Business Recorder on Saturday, it is interesting to note that India has pledged a slew of regional investments at the recently concluded SAARC summit, seeking to counter China's growing econ
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
30 years on, fight for justice still rages in Bhopal

30 years on, fight for justice still rages in Bhopal

Nearly deaf and riddled with cancer and ulcers, 90-year-old Rampyari Bai insists she will never give up fighting for justice for victims of the world's worst industrial disaster.
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
The economics of agitation

The economics of agitation

It has almost become an axiom for economists and analysts throughout the world to maintain that political uncertainty mars economic activity. This explains the inclusion of political uncertainty as a risk in nearly all project and programme lending by mul
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Article 24

Article 24

Yes, Article 24 of the Constitution of Pakistan. The unbridled obsession of politicians and the media with selected articles of the Constitution, coupled with the title of today's column, likely provoked sufficient curiosity for everyone holding the newsp
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Newborn deaths in Sargodha hospital

Newborn deaths in Sargodha hospital

After the media spotlighted the high rate of newborn babies' deaths in Sargodha district hospital, Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk took suo motu notice ordering the Punjab government to submit a report explaining reasons for the death of 19 babies within a few
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Sukuk issue: a happy outcome

Sukuk issue: a happy outcome

The Federal Finance Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, is good at numbers. He can certainly impress the audience comprising bankers and fund managers with his pep talk about Pakistan's economy and its future prospects. But the decisions to participate in a bon
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
Pesco chief visits Hazara Circle

Pesco chief visits Hazara Circle

The newly-appointed Chief Executive Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) Parveiz Akhtar Shah visited Pesco Hazara Circle to address the grievances of Pesco employees and general public on Sunday. The employees welcomed CEO Pesco, who later presided ov
Published 01 Dec, 2014 12:00am
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