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Print - 2015-01-20
Oil starts week in negative territory

Oil starts week in negative territory

World oil prices fell Monday, dented by high global crude inventories and in subdued deals due to a public holiday in the United States, dealers said. The market was also weighed down by reports of record daily crude output in key producer Iraq. In late a
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
India explores deregulating urea, scrapping import duty

India explores deregulating urea, scrapping import duty

India is considering removing price controls on urea and scrapping an import duty of 5 percent, the Indian Express reported on Monday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi moves to check subsidy costs and cut wasteful use of the crop nutrient. Fertiliser subsi
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Cotton surplus seen sinking next year

Cotton surplus seen sinking next year

The global cotton surplus next year will decline for the first time in six years as sinking prices force farmers in Australia, Brazil and China to cut production and boost demand for fibre, the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) said on Monday
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
China's crude imports seen at record as it fills strategic reserves

China's crude imports seen at record as it fills strategic reserves

Tumbling world oil prices sparked a buying spree by China that led to record crude imports in December, according to Reuters estimates that suggest the top energy consumer doubled the oil put aside for strategic reserves in 2014 compared with 2013.
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil lower on bleak global outlook

Malaysian palm oil lower on bleak global outlook

Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower in choppy trade on Monday, reversing gains made in the morning session on concerns that a gloomy global economic outlook will weaken prices. The benchmark contract had risen in early trade to touch 2,336 ringgit as w
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Gold near four-month high on fund inflows, safe haven bids

Gold near four-month high on fund inflows, safe haven bids

Gold held close to a four-month high on Monday as uncertainty in global markets pushed investors towards the safe-haven metal, with holdings in the top bullion fund recording their biggest jump in nearly five years. A market rout after Switzerland unexpec
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Bank Alfalah launches 'visa corporate credit card'

Bank Alfalah launches 'visa corporate credit card'

Bank Alfalah Monday announced the launch of 'Visa Corporate Credit Card' for its customers. Designed especially for the corporate & SME segments, the Alfalah Card empowers customers to pay for virtually all their business, travel and administrative expens
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Youngster's killers arrested

Youngster's killers arrested

Joint team of CPLC Sindh Governor House and Police have arrested the killers of 18 years old young boy. Resident of Raiti Muhallah Bharia Road Noshero Feroz, 18 years old Muhammad Asif s/o of Abdul Sattar was kidnapped from Bahria City Noshero Feroz on Se
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Two women die in Larkana accident

Two women die in Larkana accident

An over speeding bus crushed to death two persons and injured another here on Monday. Police said that a bus carrying wedding guests knocked down a motorcycle carrying three persons near Badh area of Larkana. As a result of accident two motorcyclist women
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Traders irked by filthy, unsanitary condition of city

Traders irked by filthy, unsanitary condition of city

Small traders have asked the government to look into the cleanliness condition in the city, as spewing gutters and broken roads are negatively affecting the business activities. "The chocked gutters should be cleared to cleanse the markets from filthy acc
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Three killed in separate incidents

Three killed in separate incidents

Three persons were killed in separate incidents of violence here on Monday. According to police and rescue sources, Sohail Yousaf, son of Muhammad Yousaf Bhatti, and Talha son of Nazir Khan were shot dead unknown motorcyclists in Azizabad in the limits of
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)

Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)

Pakistan's third largest oil and gas exploration and production company, Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) is a subsidiary of Attock Oil Company of the Attock Group. It is primarily engaged in exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the country since
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)

Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)

Pakistan's third largest oil and gas exploration and production company, Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) is a subsidiary of Attock Oil Company of the Attock Group. It is primarily engaged in exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the country since
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Bid to blow up rail track foiled

Bid to blow up rail track foiled

The security forces on Monday foiled a bid to blow up the railway track in Dera Allah Yar area of Jaffarabad district by recovering one kilogram improvised explosive device. According to security sources, on a tip-off the security forces carried out opera
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Long queues of vehicles seen at refilling stations

Long queues of vehicles seen at refilling stations

Amid growing petrol crisis and low supplies, petrol pumps mostly exhausted its reserve stock, causing great deal of difficulties to motorists, as huge queue of vehicles seen at petrol refilling stations in provincial metropolis Peshawar and other parts of
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Lakhvi's detention extended for another 30 days

Lakhvi's detention extended for another 30 days

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday was informed that the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration has extended detention of Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the main accused of 2008 Mumbai terrorists attack, for another 30 days. A singe-member bench he
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Petrol crisis speaks of bad governance, ineptness: JI

Petrol crisis speaks of bad governance, ineptness: JI

Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Liaqat Baloch has said that petroleum crisis unveiled the reality of the tall claims of the good governance and experience of the federal government. Expressing the stance of his political party on prevailing pet
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Petrol crisis: opposition, economists hold three ministries responsible

Petrol crisis: opposition, economists hold three ministries responsible

The country's opposition political parties and renowned economists on Monday held three federal ministries - Finance, Petroleum & Natural Resources and Water & Power -responsible for the worst fuel crisis in the country. The week-long countrywide fuel cri
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
IHC serves another notice to Lakhvi

IHC serves another notice to Lakhvi

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday served another notice to Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the main accused of 2008 Mumbai terrorists attack in a petition seeking cancellation of Lakhvi's bail granted by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Islamabad. A division
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
CAA launches new BBIAP website

CAA launches new BBIAP website

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is striving for providing better facilities and information to the passengers at Islamabad Airport and the launching of new CAA website is a step forward in this direction. Director General of Pakistan CAA Air Marshal Muhamm
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
DG IB debunks phone taping theory

DG IB debunks phone taping theory

Director General (DG) Intelligence Bureau (IB) Monday informed the parliamentary committee on rules of procedure and privileges that the perception IB tape the phones of parliamentarians and mediapersons is utterly misconceived. Director General of Civili
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Excellent performance: KP IGP awards cash prize to Mansehra police

Excellent performance: KP IGP awards cash prize to Mansehra police

Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Nasir Khan Durrani on Monday awarded cash prizes and commendation certificates to the Mansehra police on excellent performance against kidnapper and extortionists in a ceremony held at CPO. According to detai
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
PU vice chancellor urges teachers to study unbiased history

PU vice chancellor urges teachers to study unbiased history

Punjab University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran has said that teachers must study unbiased and original history besides mastering their subjects so that they could know the reasons behind the things happening in the world. He was addressing
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Governor SBP urges banks to ensure fair treatment for customers

Governor SBP urges banks to ensure fair treatment for customers

State Bank of Pakistan Governor Ashraf Wathra has stated that financial institutions bear the responsibility to be proactive in ensuring that their consumers are treated fairly. He was giving his inaugural address to a seminar on Financial Consumer Protec
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Further cut in petrol prices from February 1

Further cut in petrol prices from February 1

The government is likely to reduce prices of the major petrol products in the range of Rs 5.5 to Rs 11 per litre from February 1, it is learnt. According to officials privy to the developments, the price of HOBC is expected to go down by Rs 11 per litre,
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
NA-124: Aitzaz issues white paper on alleged poll rigging

NA-124: Aitzaz issues white paper on alleged poll rigging

Opposition Leader in Senate Aitzaz Ahsan has issued a white paper on alleged election rigging in NA-124 at a press conference on Monday. It may be noted that his wife Bushra Aitzaz had contested 11 May 2013 elections against Sheikh Roheel Asghar of Pakist
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Business community condemns caricatures

Business community condemns caricatures

Business circles have condemned publication of sacrilegious caricatures by the French magazine. They demanded the French government to take notice of provocative material. President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Fazal Jilani while addres
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Government spending huge resources on rapid development of Punjab

Government spending huge resources on rapid development of Punjab

Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman has said that huge resources are being spent on the rapid development of the province, promotion of quality education, elimination of ignorance and unemployment as well as provision of prompt and inexpensive
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Transfers of three NAB officers approved

Transfers of three NAB officers approved

The Chairman NAB, Qamar Zaman Chaudhry has approved the posting/transfers of the following officers with immediate effect. The detail is as under: Husnain Ahmed, Director General (BS-21) from DG NAB Lahore to Director General (DG), Training and Research,
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan-IAEA cooperation in 'Safeguards' domain discussed

Pakistan-IAEA cooperation in 'Safeguards' domain discussed

Tero Varjoranta, Deputy Director General (Safeguards) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) called on the Foreign Secretary here on Monday during which various issues of mutual interest encompassing Pakistan-IAEA co-operation especially in the
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
US drone attack kills four in North Waziristan

US drone attack kills four in North Waziristan

At least four alleged militants were killed Monday in a suspected US drone attack in north-western restive tribal region, a security official said. The pilotless aircraft struck a compound in the Shahi Khel area of Shawal valley in North Waziristan, one o
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
NAB chief visits under construction HQs

NAB chief visits under construction HQs

Qamar Zaman Chaudhry, Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) visited the under construction site of the office building for NAB Headquarters here at Sector G-5/1 and reviewed the progress and inspected the quality and construction work of the proje
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Cut in transport fares: KP PTA seeks provinces' cooperation

Cut in transport fares: KP PTA seeks provinces' cooperation

The provincial government has sought the co-operation of provincial transport authorities (PTAs) of other provinces for regulating commuters' transport vehicles fares on inter-provincial roots to pass on the benefits of cut in petroleum price in the count
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
MBBS & BDS programs: meeting discusses admission policy

MBBS & BDS programs: meeting discusses admission policy

A meeting to discuss admission process/policy for admission to MBBS/BDS courses for the Academic Session 2015-2016 & onwards of LUMHS Jamshoro, SMBBMU Larkana and PUMHSW Shaheed Benazirabad (Nawabshah) was held at Vice-Chancellor Secretariat, here on Mond
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
PTA urges lawmakers to declare GIDC null and void

PTA urges lawmakers to declare GIDC null and void

Pakistan Tanners Association's (Southern Zone) Chairman Hamid A. Zahoor has urged the members of the parliament to declare Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) null and void in its next session as it has already been termed illegal by the Supreme Co
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Cop guarding polio vaccination team shot dead

Cop guarding polio vaccination team shot dead

A policeman guarding a polio vaccination team was shot dead by unidentified armed men, here on Monday. According to police sources, unknown gunmen riding on motorcycles attacked polio eradication team in Orangi Town No 4 area of the metropolis, killing po
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
GIKI's team to participate in Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2015

GIKI's team to participate in Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2015

A team of young talented engineers of Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology who had made their own car would participate in Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2015, scheduled to be held from 26 February to 1 March in Manila, Philippines.
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Bullet-riddled body recovered in Hub

Bullet-riddled body recovered in Hub

A bullet riddled body, with torture marks of unknown person was recovered here on Monday. Police said that a body was found near ship breaking yard in Hub which was shifted to hospital for medico-legal formalities. Hospital sources said that the deceased
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
IED to discuss teaching skills today

IED to discuss teaching skills today

The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (IED) will launch a policy brief entitled "Transforming Pedagogues: Emerging Contexts and Texts of Teaching Learning" on Tuesday (January 20) to discuss and develop the best ways forward for ed
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Security concerns: Immunisation programme partially cancelled in Karachi

Security concerns: Immunisation programme partially cancelled in Karachi

The National Immunization Days (NIDs) scheduled to be held simultaneously across Karachi from Monday had to be partially cancelled due to non availability of security cover for polio teams, Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI)-Sindh officials told APP
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Pillion riding banned for three days in Sindh

Pillion riding banned for three days in Sindh

The Sindh government on Monday banned pillion riding in the metropolis, media reported. The provincial home ministry said that ban on pillion riding has been imposed for three days starting from Tuesday night 12:00 am to Thursday. The ministry further sai
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
PIA plane leaves Milan after removal of technical faults

PIA plane leaves Milan after removal of technical faults

The technical faults developed in Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) plane have finally been removed after remaining grounded for almost 48 hours at Milan Airport. According to sources, the PIA's flight PK-750 failed to re-track its landing gears afte
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Third Pakistani this year beheaded in Saudi Arabia

Third Pakistani this year beheaded in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia on Monday beheaded a convicted Pakistani heroin smuggler, the third person from his country executed for the crime this year. Yassir Arafat Munir Ahmed was executed in Makkah, the interior ministry said in a statement carried by the official
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
USAID academic training for health officials launched

USAID academic training for health officials launched

Pakistan is facing many health challenges; majority of them having public health significance. Other countries with similar situation have addressed their challenges through evidence-based strategies including those involving advocacy and communication. H
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
HCCI slams increase in power loadshedding

HCCI slams increase in power loadshedding

Chairman of Sub-committee on Hesco/Wapda of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Abdul Sattar Khan has criticised increase in electricity loadshedding duration and said eight-hour loadshedding is adversely affecting industrial production which may
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
SBP accused of using defective data

SBP accused of using defective data

Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has accused State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) of using defective data like the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) with regard to comparison of auto industry of India and Pakist
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Mother languages to be part of curriculum: Dr Malik Baloch

Mother languages to be part of curriculum: Dr Malik Baloch

Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch announced to include mother languages of Balochistan including Brahui language in the educational curriculum from March this year. Speaking at the concluding session of two-day International Conference on B
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
PTI still indecisive about participation in Senate polls

PTI still indecisive about participation in Senate polls

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) could not reach any definite decision on party's participation in election for 52 senate seats, PTI Central Secretary Information Shireen Mazari said on Monday. After attending meeting of the core committee of PTI, Dr Mazari
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Taxila, Motorway (M-2): Mobilink offers free 3G trial till February 9

Taxila, Motorway (M-2): Mobilink offers free 3G trial till February 9

Mobilink has expanded its 3G network to provide free 3G trial to consumers in Taxila and four rest-areas of the Motorway (M-2) including Kalar Kahar, Bhera, Sial and Sukheki. Mobilink subscribes will be able to enjoy free 3G services in these locations ti
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
PTI Punjab demands resignation of Abbasi

PTI Punjab demands resignation of Abbasi

PTI Punjab on Monday demanded resignation of Minister for Petroleum Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for not resolving petrol crisis in Punjab. PTI leader Ejaz Chaudhary said it has been a more than a week but still petrol shortage continues throughout the Punjab. He
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Petrol crisis: LHC approached for judicial inquiry

Petrol crisis: LHC approached for judicial inquiry

A bar member has approached the Lahore High Court seeking judicial inquiry into the petrol crisis. The petitioner Safdar Shaheen Pirzada also asked the court to immediately suspend petroleum minister and secretary for their criminal negligence in the matt
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
LHCBA approaches SC against military courts

LHCBA approaches SC against military courts

The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan against constitution of military courts. The petition through bar president stated that the Constitution of Pakistan did not provide any room for military courts. I
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Lawyers boycott duties to condemn caricatures

Lawyers boycott duties to condemn caricatures

More than 8,000 lawyers of Multan on Monday boycotted their professional duties and they did not appear before the court at the call of Pakistan Bar Council to condemn the blasphemous caricatures by the French magazine. They burnt the effigies of cartooni
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Gas supply to UCH power plant begins

Gas supply to UCH power plant begins

The first train of 150MMCFD at UCH Gas Project Phase II has been successfully completed and gas supply to UCH Power Plant is operational. Ashraf Anis, GM Projects OGDCL, told Business Recorder that gas supply to UCH power plant has been started wit
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
KP BoI to hold international road show in Dubai on March 18

KP BoI to hold international road show in Dubai on March 18

Former Chairman APTMA and sitting chairman Board of Investment Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mohsin Aziz has said that the KP government is holding first-ever international road show in Dubai to attract investment in tourism, agriculture, mining, hydel generation an
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Government committed to coping with economic challenges: Punjab Governor

Government committed to coping with economic challenges: Punjab Governor

"Government is committed to cope with the economic challenges and making all-out efforts to overcome the economic ills and no country could achieve the target of economic growth without due participation of the private sector." Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mu
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
PDWPP approves 12 uplift projects worth Rs 4.896 billion

PDWPP approves 12 uplift projects worth Rs 4.896 billion

The Provincial Development Working Party Punjab (PDWPP) approved 12 development schemes of various sectors with an estimated cost of Rs 4. 896 billion including replacement of outlived sewer lines in WASA Multan at the cost of Rs 1.213 billion
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Two food outlets fined

Two food outlets fined

Punjab Food Authority (PFA) carried out its regular surprise inspections of different food outlets in the provincial metropolis on Monday and fined two of them over using substandard oil and improper cleanliness. According to details, Food Safety Officer
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
PSP stages demonstration against petrol crisis

PSP stages demonstration against petrol crisis

Pakistan Saraiki Party (PSP) staged a demonstration at Chowk Nawan Shehr under the leadership of Haji Ahmed Nawaz Somroo and Javed Channer advocate against petrol crisis as long queues were witnessed at the petrol pumps on Monday while a number of petrol
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Britain envoy assures Shahbaz of cooperation in various sectors

Britain envoy assures Shahbaz of cooperation in various sectors

British High Commissioner Philip Barton said Britain attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan and co-operation with Pakistan would continue in different sectors. He expressed these views during a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Petrol crisis to be overcome in few days: PML-N leader

Petrol crisis to be overcome in few days: PML-N leader

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has taken serious notice of shortage of petrol in different parts of the country while the petrol crisis will be overcome within few days. PML-N leader Mohammad Pervaiz Malik said here on Monday the Prime Minister has already h
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Fuel crisis: APCNGA for stopping illegal distribution of gas

Fuel crisis: APCNGA for stopping illegal distribution of gas

The All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Monday said stopping illegal distribution of natural gas can help solve petrol crisis in Punjab within 24 hours relieving dejected masses. The sector having agreement for provision of gas for nine months is bei
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Petrol crisis: government fails on all counts: Elahi

Petrol crisis: government fails on all counts: Elahi

Pakistan Muslim League-Q's senior central leader and former deputy PM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said the Federal and Punjab government have failed on all counts. The people were running from pillar to post for petrol but so far petrol was not available at
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Corps Commander Peshawar visits Afghanistan

Corps Commander Peshawar visits Afghanistan

Corps Commander Peshawar, Lieutenant General Hidayat ur Rehman visited Afghanistan yesterday and met his counterparts across the border. Representatives of Afghan Border Police and ISAF were also present during the meeting. Matters related to border secur
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Coal mining: SECMC deepening sense of deprivation

Coal mining: SECMC deepening sense of deprivation

A lethargic attitude of Sindh Government towards allocation of compensation to the people of Thar affected by Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company's (SECMC) mining project is further deepening a sense of deprivation among already destitute people. Informed sou
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Petrol crisis: JI asks Prime Minister to explain government position

Petrol crisis: JI asks Prime Minister to explain government position

Secretary General, Jamaat e Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has called upon the Prime Minister to explain to the nation if only some top bureaucrats were responsible for the petrol crisis and why the Economic Committee of the Cabinet and government experts had not
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Delay in textile policy 2014-19: stakeholders express reservations

Delay in textile policy 2014-19: stakeholders express reservations

Textile industry stakeholders expressed serious reservations over the inordinate delay in announcement of Textile Policy 2014-19. The industry is operating without any policy for about last seven months, depriving the industrial units of due benefits, it
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
The petroleum blunder

The petroleum blunder

Through my various Business Recorder columns, I have raised a point about our depleting oil reserves strategy that was slashed in FY 2008-09 to half or 3-week's availability to meet domestic demand. Last time I mentioned about Pakistan Strategic Pe
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Copper plays surprise role in Zambia presidential vote

Copper plays surprise role in Zambia presidential vote

A controversial decision to hike mining royalties in copper-rich Zambia has not only spooked investors but has become an unlikely presidential election issue in one of Africa's two biggest producers. Zambia tripled mining royalties to 20 percent from six
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
The crippling mix

The crippling mix

Last week, Secretary Finance Dr Waqar Masood Khan made supposedly very 'encouraging' disclosures before the Senate's Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatisation about the economy's performance during the first ha
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Heritage matters

Heritage matters

The Swat Valley architectural sites are rich cultural heritage of Pakistan and should be protected and preserved. But no less important is the fact that they are legacy and inheritance of the people, the area and it is they who should be expected, and tas
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Petrol crisis ignites the battle for Punjab

Petrol crisis ignites the battle for Punjab

Punjab is in the grip of a severe petrol shortage with the relevant ministers' unwilling to take responsibility - a trend that appears to be the hallmark of the Sharif administration in its third tenure. There are two firsts in the ongoing crisis: the fir
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
IMF chief warns Greece: ''''A debt is a debt''''

IMF chief warns Greece: ''''A debt is a debt''''

IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Monday warned of "consequences" if European countries try to renegotiate their debts, ahead of Greek elections which an anti-austerity party is tipped to win. "Collective endeavours are welcome but at the same time a debt is
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
IMF chief warns Greece: ''A debt is a debt''

IMF chief warns Greece: ''A debt is a debt''

IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Monday warned of "consequences" if European countries try to renegotiate their debts, ahead of Greek elections which an anti-austerity party is tipped to win. "Collective endeavours are welcome but at the same time a debt is
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
IMF chief warns Greece: 'A debt is a debt'

IMF chief warns Greece: 'A debt is a debt'

IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Monday warned of "consequences" if European countries try to renegotiate their debts, ahead of Greek elections which an anti-austerity party is tipped to win. "Collective endeavours are welcome but at the same time a debt is
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
IMF chief warns Greece: 'A debt is a debt'

IMF chief warns Greece: 'A debt is a debt'

IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Monday warned of "consequences" if European countries try to renegotiate their debts, ahead of Greek elections which an anti-austerity party is tipped to win. "Collective endeavours are welcome but at the same time a debt is
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Petrol crisis: Prime Minister reviews progress

Petrol crisis: Prime Minister reviews progress

Prime Minster Muhammad Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting here on Monday to review petroleum situation in the country. Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Petroleum, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Minister for Defence, Khawaja Mohammad Asif,
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Petrol crisis: Prime Minister reviews progress

Petrol crisis: Prime Minister reviews progress

Prime Minster Muhammad Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting here on Monday to review petroleum situation in the country. Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Petroleum, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Minister for Defence, Khawaja Mohammad Asif,
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Petrol crisis: Prime Minister reviews progress

Petrol crisis: Prime Minister reviews progress

Prime Minster Muhammad Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting here on Monday to review petroleum situation in the country. Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Petroleum, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Minister for Defence, Khawaja Mohammad Asif,
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Sri Lanka bans top judge from conference over coup claim

Sri Lanka bans top judge from conference over coup claim

Sri Lanka's attorney general barred the country's chief justice from attending a regional conference on Monday after allegations he tried to help the former president retain power illegally. Chief Justice Mohan Peiris is under growing pressure to stand do
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Sri Lanka bans top judge from conference over coup claim

Sri Lanka bans top judge from conference over coup claim

Sri Lanka's attorney general barred the country's chief justice from attending a regional conference on Monday after allegations he tried to help the former president retain power illegally. Chief Justice Mohan Peiris is under growing pressure to stand do
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Pakistani released after easyJet alarm in Rome

Pakistani released after easyJet alarm in Rome

Italian authorities on Monday released a Pakistani man who was removed from an easyJet flight to Britain minutes before take-off after it was discovered he was travelling on a fake passport. The man, who is awaiting a decision on his request for political
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
Pakistani released after easyJet alarm in Rome

Pakistani released after easyJet alarm in Rome

Italian authorities on Monday released a Pakistani man who was removed from an easyJet flight to Britain minutes before take-off after it was discovered he was travelling on a fake passport. The man, who is awaiting a decision on his request for political
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
PIA''s flight operations to New Delhi intact

PIA''s flight operations to New Delhi intact

Pakistan Internat-ional Airlines on Monday dispelled the impression that the airline has suspended its flight operations to New Delhi, saying that there is no imminent threat to close its flight operations to the city. A spokesman for PIA, Hanif Rana, sai
Published 20 Jan, 2015 12:00am
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