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Print - 2015-11-29
PM's Health Insurance Scheme to be launched in December: Saira

PM's Health Insurance Scheme to be launched in December: Saira

The minister of state for national health services, regulation and co-ordination Saturday announced that with his government now focusing on the health sector, the PM's Health Insurance Scheme will be launched in December to help the poor. Minister Saira
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Trade fair: India slaps penalty on Pakistan, Bangladesh stalls

Trade fair: India slaps penalty on Pakistan, Bangladesh stalls

The New Delhi government issued a notice to 99 stall owners from Pakistan and Bangladesh, along with a Rs 50,000 penalty, on the last day of the India International Trade Fair, according to Indian Express. The reason put forth by the department of trade a
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Trade fair: India slaps penalty on Pakistan, Bangladesh stalls

Trade fair: India slaps penalty on Pakistan, Bangladesh stalls

The New Delhi government issued a notice to 99 stall owners from Pakistan and Bangladesh, along with a Rs 50,000 penalty, on the last day of the India International Trade Fair, according to Indian Express. The reason put forth by the department of trade a
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Book launch invite to Pakistan HC rescinded

Book launch invite to Pakistan HC rescinded

An invitation to Pakistani high commissioner Abdul Basit for a book launch at India's President House was withdrawn at the last moment. According to Times of India, Basit was to attend the launch organised by a media group at 11.30am on Thursday. Citing P
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Book launch invite to Pakistan HC rescinded

Book launch invite to Pakistan HC rescinded

An invitation to Pakistani high commissioner Abdul Basit for a book launch at India's President House was withdrawn at the last moment. According to Times of India, Basit was to attend the launch organised by a media group at 11.30am on Thursday. Citing P
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Iran seeks $25 billion as new oil contract offer unveiled

Iran seeks $25 billion as new oil contract offer unveiled

Iran is seeking $25 billion in investments from 50 deals involving international oil and gas companies, foreign executives were told Saturday in Tehran as the government outlined new contractual terms. Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh opened a two-day conferen
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Iran seeks $25 billion as new oil contract offer unveiled

Iran seeks $25 billion as new oil contract offer unveiled

Iran is seeking $25 billion in investments from 50 deals involving international oil and gas companies, foreign executives were told Saturday in Tehran as the government outlined new contractual terms. Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh opened a two-day conferen
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Iran seeks $25 billion as new oil contract offer unveiled

Iran seeks $25 billion as new oil contract offer unveiled

Iran is seeking $25 billion in investments from 50 deals involving international oil and gas companies, foreign executives were told Saturday in Tehran as the government outlined new contractual terms. Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh opened a two-day conferen
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Treason case: government files review petition in IHC

Treason case: government files review petition in IHC

The federal government on Saturday filed a review petition in the Islamabad High Court seeking the review of its earlier order in the high treason case against former president Pervez Musharraf. The court on November 10 disposed of the petition filed by i
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Treason case: government files review petition in IHC

Treason case: government files review petition in IHC

The federal government on Saturday filed a review petition in the Islamabad High Court seeking the review of its earlier order in the high treason case against former president Pervez Musharraf. The court on November 10 disposed of the petition filed by i
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PC initiates proceedings against CHL representative

PC initiates proceedings against CHL representative

Privatisation Commission has initiated criminal proceedings against the representative of Cargill Holding Limited (CHL) after registration of a First Information Report (FIR). Syed Zain Gillani, Director Administration of PC, has requested the police to t
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PC initiates proceedings against CHL representative

PC initiates proceedings against CHL representative

Privatisation Commission has initiated criminal proceedings against the representative of Cargill Holding Limited (CHL) after registration of a First Information Report (FIR). Syed Zain Gillani, Director Administration of PC, has requested the police to t
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PC initiates proceedings against CHL representative

PC initiates proceedings against CHL representative

Privatisation Commission has initiated criminal proceedings against the representative of Cargill Holding Limited (CHL) after registration of a First Information Report (FIR). Syed Zain Gillani, Director Administration of PC, has requested the police to t
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PC initiates proceedings against CHL representative

PC initiates proceedings against CHL representative

Privatisation Commission has initiated criminal proceedings against the representative of Cargill Holding Limited (CHL) after registration of a First Information Report (FIR). Syed Zain Gillani, Director Administration of PC, has requested the police to t
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
July-October services trade deficit plummets

July-October services trade deficit plummets

Following a decline in imports, the services trade deficit fell sharply by 61 percent during the first four months of this fiscal year. Economists said that the sliding oil prices in the world market reduced Pakistan's transport and travel import bills, r
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
July-October services trade deficit plummets

July-October services trade deficit plummets

Following a decline in imports, the services trade deficit fell sharply by 61 percent during the first four months of this fiscal year. Economists said that the sliding oil prices in the world market reduced Pakistan's transport and travel import bills, r
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
July-October services trade deficit plummets

July-October services trade deficit plummets

Following a decline in imports, the services trade deficit fell sharply by 61 percent during the first four months of this fiscal year. Economists said that the sliding oil prices in the world market reduced Pakistan''s transport and travel import bills,
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Counter-terrorism: France offered assistance

Counter-terrorism: France offered assistance

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday met French President Francois Hollande here and extended co-operation in counter-terrorism and intelligence sharing. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reiterated a strong condemnation of the recent Paris terrorist attacks,
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Counter-terrorism: France offered assistance

Counter-terrorism: France offered assistance

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday met French President Francois Hollande here and extended co-operation in counter-terrorism and intelligence sharing. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reiterated a strong condemnation of the recent Paris terrorist attacks,
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Import duty slabs may be raised by 1 percent from December 1

Import duty slabs may be raised by 1 percent from December 1

The import duty slabs may be raised by one percent - from 2 to 3 percent, 5 to 6 percent, 10 to 11 percent, 15 to 16 percent and 20 to 21 percent from December 1, 2015. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that one of the proposals under
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Import duty slabs may be raised by 1 percent from December 1

Import duty slabs may be raised by 1 percent from December 1

The import duty slabs may be raised by one percent - from 2 to 3 percent, 5 to 6 percent, 10 to 11 percent, 15 to 16 percent and 20 to 21 percent from December 1, 2015. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that one of the proposals under
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Import duty slabs may be raised by 1 percent from December 1

Import duty slabs may be raised by 1 percent from December 1

The import duty slabs may be raised by one percent - from 2 to 3 percent, 5 to 6 percent, 10 to 11 percent, 15 to 16 percent and 20 to 21 percent from December 1, 2015. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that one of the proposals under
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Russia announces economic sanctions against Turkey

Russia announces economic sanctions against Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a decree adopting a series of retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over the downing of a Russian warplane on the Syrian border. The sanctions are "aimed at ensuring national security and that of
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Russia announces economic sanctions against Turkey

Russia announces economic sanctions against Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a decree adopting a series of retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over the downing of a Russian warplane on the Syrian border. The sanctions are "aimed at ensuring national security and that of
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Russia announces economic sanctions against Turkey

Russia announces economic sanctions against Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a decree adopting a series of retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over the downing of a Russian warplane on the Syrian border. The sanctions are "aimed at ensuring national security and that of
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Russia announces economic sanctions against Turkey

Russia announces economic sanctions against Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a decree adopting a series of retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over the downing of a Russian warplane on the Syrian border. The sanctions are "aimed at ensuring national security and that of
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Turkey warns against Russia travel in tit-for-tat

Turkey warns against Russia travel in tit-for-tat

Turkey on Saturday warned its citizens off non-urgent travel to Russia in the latest tit-for-tat move as the two nations square off over Ankara's downing of one of Moscow's warplanes. The foreign ministry in Ankara said travel to Russia should be avoided
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Turkey warns against Russia travel in tit-for-tat

Turkey warns against Russia travel in tit-for-tat

Turkey on Saturday warned its citizens off non-urgent travel to Russia in the latest tit-for-tat move as the two nations square off over Ankara's downing of one of Moscow's warplanes. The foreign ministry in Ankara said travel to Russia should be avoided
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Turkey warns against Russia travel in tit-for-tat

Turkey warns against Russia travel in tit-for-tat

Turkey on Saturday warned its citizens off non-urgent travel to Russia in the latest tit-for-tat move as the two nations square off over Ankara''s downing of one of Moscow''s warplanes. The foreign ministry in Ankara said travel to Russia should be avoide
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Turkey warns against Russia travel in tit-for-tat

Turkey warns against Russia travel in tit-for-tat

Turkey on Saturday warned its citizens off non-urgent travel to Russia in the latest tit-for-tat move as the two nations square off over Ankara''''s downing of one of Moscow''''s warplanes. The foreign ministry in Ankara said travel to Russia should be av
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Ghazi murder case: hearing put off till December 12

Ghazi murder case: hearing put off till December 12

The hearing of Abdul Rashid Ghazi murder case against former President Pervez Musharraf has been adjourned till 12 December. The court will continue the case for the permanent exemption of Musharraf's presence in the court in the next hearing. A single me
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Shiv Sena lashes out at BCCI for holding series

Shiv Sena lashes out at BCCI for holding series

The fanatics of Hindu extremist party Shiv Sena on Saturday once again launched a full-fledged attack on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for going ahead with the India-Pakistan bilateral series. Indian media along with extremists have sta
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Shiv Sena lashes out at BCCI for holding series

Shiv Sena lashes out at BCCI for holding series

The fanatics of Hindu extremist party Shiv Sena on Saturday once again launched a full-fledged attack on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for going ahead with the India-Pakistan bilateral series. Indian media along with extremists have sta
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Thousands of Arab Israelis protest Islamic Movement ban

Thousands of Arab Israelis protest Islamic Movement ban

Thousands of Arab Israelis marched Saturday in northern Israel to protest against the decision to ban the radical wing of the Islamic Movement, with its leader denouncing Tel Aviv. Under a sea of Palestinian flags, the descendents of Palestinians who rema
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Thousands of Arab Israelis protest Islamic Movement ban

Thousands of Arab Israelis protest Islamic Movement ban

Thousands of Arab Israelis marched Saturday in northern Israel to protest against the decision to ban the radical wing of the Islamic Movement, with its leader denouncing Tel Aviv. Under a sea of Palestinian flags, the descendents of Palestinians who rema
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
RD on weapons may be enhanced from December 1

RD on weapons may be enhanced from December 1

The government is likely to enhance regulatory duty on the import of different kinds of weapons including pistols and shotguns from existing 15-20 percent to 20-25 percent from December 1, 2015. Sources said that the 15 to 20 percent regulatory duty is ap
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
RD on weapons may be enhanced from December 1

RD on weapons may be enhanced from December 1

The government is likely to enhance regulatory duty on the import of different kinds of weapons including pistols and shotguns from existing 15-20 percent to 20-25 percent from December 1, 2015. Sources said that the 15 to 20 percent regulatory duty is ap
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
RD on weapons may be enhanced from December 1

RD on weapons may be enhanced from December 1

The government is likely to enhance regulatory duty on the import of different kinds of weapons including pistols and shotguns from existing 15-20 percent to 20-25 percent from December 1, 2015. Sources said that the 15 to 20 percent regulatory duty is ap
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Protests in UK, Spain as momentum builds to join Syria strikes

Protests in UK, Spain as momentum builds to join Syria strikes

Some 5,000 people protested in London Saturday against potential British participation in Syria airstrikes, as political momentum mounted to broaden the fight against Islamic State (IS) jihadists. Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday laid out the case
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Protests in UK, Spain as momentum builds to join Syria strikes

Protests in UK, Spain as momentum builds to join Syria strikes

Some 5,000 people protested in London Saturday against potential British participation in Syria airstrikes, as political momentum mounted to broaden the fight against Islamic State (IS) jihadists. Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday laid out the case
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
MDGs: performance much lower than desired, says Pasha

MDGs: performance much lower than desired, says Pasha

Pakistan's performance has been much lower than desired in terms of achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), said Former Advisor to Prime Minster on Finance Dr Hafeez Pasha here Saturday. Addressing an event in connection with 70th anniversary of th
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
MDGs: performance much lower than desired, says Pasha

MDGs: performance much lower than desired, says Pasha

Pakistan's performance has been much lower than desired in terms of achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), said Former Advisor to Prime Minster on Finance Dr Hafeez Pasha here Saturday. Addressing an event in connection with 70th anniversary of th
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
MDGs: performance much lower than desired, says Pasha

MDGs: performance much lower than desired, says Pasha

Pakistan''s performance has been much lower than desired in terms of achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), said Former Advisor to Prime Minster on Finance Dr Hafeez Pasha here Saturday. Addressing an event in connection with 70th anniversary of t
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
LG polls in Karachi: Imran, Siraj seek to muster massive support

LG polls in Karachi: Imran, Siraj seek to muster massive support

Tens of thousands supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) on Saturday rallied here with their central leaders - Imran Khan and Sirajul Haq - seeking public mandate through the December 5 local government polls to rule the meg
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
LG polls in Karachi: Imran, Siraj seek to muster massive support

LG polls in Karachi: Imran, Siraj seek to muster massive support

Tens of thousands supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) on Saturday rallied here with their central leaders - Imran Khan and Sirajul Haq - seeking public mandate through the December 5 local government polls to rule the meg
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
The power strategy revisit

The power strategy revisit

The Sharif administration appears to have shifted its earlier focus on generation to "less splashy reforms including new transmission systems, privatisation and better management," according to a foreign news agency. One can fully support this shift as, a
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Friendship stands revived

Friendship stands revived

Bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have been historically very close, with two sides extensively co-operating with each other in myriad fields including defence. But in the wake of the Yemen crisis early this year these came under consi
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
The Laffer Curve and Pakistan

The Laffer Curve and Pakistan

In the last couple of days, the newspapers in Pakistan are abuzz with another mini budget to be announced by the government of Pakistan. It seems that the Tax Revenue once again is going to have a significant shortfall from the budgetary figures. Combined
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Life returns to Syrian town

Life returns to Syrian town

Outside her home in a town of north-east Syria, four-year-old Baydaa scribbles on a leaflet of religious rules left behind by the Islamic State group as they fled earlier this month. Her face is adorned with make-up of the sort banned by the jihadist grou
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
LatAm hands climate bill to rich world at summit

LatAm hands climate bill to rich world at summit

Latin America will demand that the richest and most polluting countries foot the bill for reducing harmful emissions at the world climate summit starting Monday. Countries in one of the world's poorest and most environmentally diverse regions have failed
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
'Economy's woes': MoF's response

'Economy's woes': MoF's response

This refers to an article titled "Economy's woes" carried by Business Recorder on November 25. In the article, the author discussed sharp decline in FDI on the basis of data of first quarter of current fiscal year. He has stated that FDI witnessed
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Large China copper smelters agree to cut production 5 percent in 2016

Large China copper smelters agree to cut production 5 percent in 2016

Nine large copper producers in China have agreed to cut refined metal production by more than 200,000 tonnes in 2016 or around 5 percent from this year's level, an executive at one of the producers said on Saturday. The nine producers also will ask the st
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Russian farming group Rusagro bets on sugar as prices rise

Russian farming group Rusagro bets on sugar as prices rise

Russian farming conglomerate Rusagro said it plans to sign a deal this week to buy the debt and some equity of rival Razgulay as part of a plan to expand its sugar business at a time of rising prices. Raw sugar futures are trading near a 10-month high tha
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Russia zinc smelter cuts fail to tips supply-demand balance

Russia zinc smelter cuts fail to tips supply-demand balance

Output cuts announced by Chinese zinc smelters last week will do little to tighten next year's global supply-demand balance in refined metal because already known mining cutbacks would have forced smelters to reduce production anyway. On top of that, hard
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Higher temperatures delay wheat planting in India

Higher temperatures delay wheat planting in India

India's wheat planting has been delayed by at least a week due to high temperatures, threatening its output of the grain yet again after hailstorms during harvest earlier this year dragged down annual production levels for the first time since 2007. Lower
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Nicaragua coffee exports drop more than 60 percent in October

Nicaragua coffee exports drop more than 60 percent in October

Nicaraguan coffee exports plunged by about 62 percent in October, the first month of the current 2015/2016 harvesting season, compared with the same month last year, the national export center Cetrex said on Monday. Coffee shipments in October totalled 37
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
China to cut domestic corn prices in bid to shrink massive stockpiles

China to cut domestic corn prices in bid to shrink massive stockpiles

Beijing plans to cut local corn prices for a second year as it pushes to reignite stalled demand from its crisis-hit grain processors and whittle down the world's biggest corn stockpile, industry sources said. In its latest move to boost a sector that has
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Global rubber output to drop as farmers curtail tapping

Global rubber output to drop as farmers curtail tapping

Global natural rubber output could drop for a second straight year in 2015 as prices near six-year lows have prompted Asian farmers to curtail tapping during their peak season. Lower production this year - which would be the first time in at least a decad
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Sudan emerges as regional hub for sugar imports, smuggling rife

Sudan emerges as regional hub for sugar imports, smuggling rife

Sudan has long been known for its sweet tooth, but is now importing far more sugar than it can consume after the removal of customs duties with some supplies smuggled across its porous borders to neighbouring countries such as South Sudan and Chad. The go
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Maximum pain for commodities. Are we there yet?: Russell

Maximum pain for commodities. Are we there yet?: Russell

The dominant theme of commodity markets in recent months, in virtually every article or conversation at events, has been how much lower can prices possibly go. The answer is simple, they will stop falling when the point of maximum pain is reached. With th
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
North Korea fails in submarine launched missile test

North Korea fails in submarine launched missile test

North Korea apparently test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile on Saturday in the Sea of Japan but the test was a failure, a news agency report said. Yonhap news agency quoted a government official as saying that the missile, KN-11, was fired be
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Mobile phone service, pillion riding ban under consideration

Mobile phone service, pillion riding ban under consideration

Considerations of ban on mobile phone service and pillion riding have emerged as local body polls draw near. A session of apex committee will convene on Monday to discuss regional security. Third phase of local body polls will commence on December 5. A se
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Dr Asim's fate to be decided as per law: Nisar

Dr Asim's fate to be decided as per law: Nisar

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday said that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is interrogating PPP leader Dr Asim Hussain and his fate will be decided as per law. Talking to media in Wah Cantt, he said that the Interior Ministry has
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Two IED explosions reported in Quetta

Two IED explosions reported in Quetta

Two low intensity blasts hit Quetta's Chashma Achozai area close to the airport, here on Saturday afternoon. Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by unknown miscreants went off in a deserted area close to the railway track, officials said. Security
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Rangers' stay in Sindh: chief minister gets summary

Rangers' stay in Sindh: chief minister gets summary

Extension in special powers of paramilitary Rangers in Sindh is nearing to be over once again in December this year. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, who has been Dubai on call from the party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, is the sole civilian auth
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
'Government urged to take safety measures for protection of journalists'

'Government urged to take safety measures for protection of journalists'

Pakistan is a signatory to the UN plan of action on the safety of journalists therefore government needs to ensure security and protection of media persons, said participants of national media conference. Pakistan is the world's most dangerous country for
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Two SSGC officials sent on 14-day remand

Two SSGC officials sent on 14-day remand

An accountability court on Saturday sent the Sui Southern Gas Company's Deputy Managing Director, Shoaib Warsi, along with former managing director Zuhair Siddiqui on a 14-day remand, on charges of embezzlement and terror financing. The accused, who were
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Sindh government urged to pay HDA employees' salaries

Sindh government urged to pay HDA employees' salaries

Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) urged Sindh government to pay the pending salaries of employees of Hyderabad Development Authority (HDA) as soon as possible. Senior Vice President, Turab Ali Khawaja said this in the statement released he
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Transgender demand jobs quota in government departments

Transgender demand jobs quota in government departments

A large number of people belonging to transgender community staged a protest demonstration outside the Punjab Assembly against non-implementation of job quota in government departments and what they said excesses meted out to them by police and Department
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
KTBA urges FBR to extend date of filing returns to December 31

KTBA urges FBR to extend date of filing returns to December 31

Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has requested the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) to extend the date of filing of returns till December 31, 2015 to facilitate taxpayers at maximum level. Highlighting the problems being faced by taxpayers in filing retu
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
ICT LG law: opposition stunned by amendments

ICT LG law: opposition stunned by amendments

Amendments to the ICT Local Government Act 2015 by the government through a presidential ordinance issued on 15 October 2015 following a note initiated by Ministry of Interior and released Friday 27 November visibly stunned opposition parties. According t
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Radiology imaging: Siemens Healthcare showcases latest developments

Radiology imaging: Siemens Healthcare showcases latest developments

The Siemens Healthcare Pakistan showcased on Saturday the latest developments in radiology imaging at the 30th Annual Radiology Conference set up by the Radiology Society of Pakistan. Siemens is committed to improving the quality of patient care by introd
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Nestle inaugurates new clean drinking water facility

Nestle inaugurates new clean drinking water facility

Nestlé SA General Manager and Nestlé Waters Global CEO, Marco Settembri, is currently visiting Pakistan. He met community elders from Bhatti Dhilwan village after inaugurating a clean drinking water facility in the community located next to the Nestlé She
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
French PM Valls calls on Gulf to accept more refugees

French PM Valls calls on Gulf to accept more refugees

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has called on the Gulf states to accept more refugees fleeing Syria, saying that a "humanitarian disaster" could erupt in the Balkans if Europe does not control its borders. "I'll say it again, Europe cannot accept all t
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Suu Kyi lays down law on party discipline to new Myanmar MPs

Suu Kyi lays down law on party discipline to new Myanmar MPs

Aung San Suu Kyi has warned newly minted MPs she will not tolerate poor discipline or wrongdoing, party members said Saturday, as Myanmar's democracy champion began marshalling her opposition for government amid sky-high expectations. Suu Kyi's National L
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
US national remanded in India for 'molesting' minor boy

US national remanded in India for 'molesting' minor boy

An Indian court on Saturday remanded an American citizen in custody for 14 days over allegations he molested a teenaged boy in his hotel room, police said. The 51-year-old US national was produced before a sessions court in Kolkata, capital of West Bengal
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Clashes at Greece border as Macedonia builds fence to stem migrant flow

Clashes at Greece border as Macedonia builds fence to stem migrant flow

A group of migrants trying to enter Macedonia pelted the police with stones on Saturday, injuring several officers as the small Balkan country became the latest to build a border fence aimed at checking the flow of newcomers. The interior ministry said 18
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Nicaragua says all drug-runner airfields destroyed

Nicaragua says all drug-runner airfields destroyed

Nicaragua's military said Friday all clandestine airfields used by cartels to run drugs to the United States were destroyed and steps taken to make sure they would not reopen. The clearing operation was part of a policy of building a "containment wall aro
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Suicide bomber kills six in flashpoint Iraq town

Suicide bomber kills six in flashpoint Iraq town

A suicide bomber killed six people on Saturday in the Iraqi town of Tuz Khurmatu, the scene of deadly clashes between Kurdish and Shia forces earlier this month, officials said. The bomber detonated an explosives-rigged vehicle at a checkpoint in the town
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
One killed, 30 wounded in attacks on Damascus

One killed, 30 wounded in attacks on Damascus

One person was killed and 30 wounded Saturday in rocket and mortar attacks on two neighbourhoods of the Syrian capital separately blamed on rebels and government forces, state media and a monitor said. The fatality and three of the injuries occurred when
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Syria army says Turkey increases arms shipments to rebels

Syria army says Turkey increases arms shipments to rebels

The Syrian army said on Saturday that Turkey had recently increased supplies of weapons, ammunition and equipment to what it described as terrorists in Syria. A statement issued by the Syrian army command alleged that weapons were being delivered in shipm
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Pope honours Ugandan martyrs on Africa tour

Pope honours Ugandan martyrs on Africa tour

Vast crowds of Ugandans greeted Pope Francis on Saturday as he honoured Christians martyred for the faith on the second leg of a landmark trip to Africa, which he dubbed "the continent of hope". The 78-year-old pontiff was greeted by wild cheers and singi
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Suicide bomber targets Afghan election official in Kabul

Suicide bomber targets Afghan election official in Kabul

A senior member of Afghanistan's election commission survived an assassination attempt Saturday when a suicide bomber targeted his vehicle in Kabul, killing one of his employees and wounding two others, officials said. No group has so far claimed responsi
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Obama denounces gun violence after latest deadly shooting

Obama denounces gun violence after latest deadly shooting

US President Barack Obama denounced the country's epidemic of gun violence on Saturday and renewed a call for tougher controls on military-style weapons after yet another deadly shooting, saying "enough is enough." The latest bloodshed came on Friday when
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Coalition hits boats carrying arms to Yemen rebels

Coalition hits boats carrying arms to Yemen rebels

Warplanes from the Saudi-led coalition hit Saturday two small boats allegedly carrying weapons to Iran-backed Houthi rebels on the southern coast of Yemen, a military official said. Weapons were being unloaded from the two fishing boats near Belhaf, in Sh
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Angry Cubans protest at Ecuador visa rule

Angry Cubans protest at Ecuador visa rule

Hundreds of furious Cubans chanting and brandishing air tickets protested Friday outside Ecuador's embassy in Havana over new visa restrictions designed to stop Cuban migrants traveling through the region to the United States. It comes with 3,000 Cubans l
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Gunmen kill four Egypt policemen south of Cairo

Gunmen kill four Egypt policemen south of Cairo

Masked gunmen on a motorcycle shot dead four Egyptian policemen south of Cairo on Saturday, the interior ministry said. The gunmen opened fire on a police vehicle, killing those inside, in an area between the famed Giza pyramids west of Cairo and the Saqa
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
China police bust online gun ring, seize 1,180 guns

China police bust online gun ring, seize 1,180 guns

Police in China, where gun possession by ordinary people is illegal, have busted an online gun selling operation, seizing 1,180 guns and more than 6 million bullets, the state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday. A seven-month investigation that start
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
'Large' Chinese military fleet flies near Japan islands: media

'Large' Chinese military fleet flies near Japan islands: media

Japan scrambled jets after 11 Chinese military planes flew near southern Japanese islands during what Beijing said was a drill to improve its long-range combat abilities, reports said Saturday. The planes - eight bombers, two intelligence gathering planes
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Top Kosovo MP held after addressing anti-Serbian protest

Top Kosovo MP held after addressing anti-Serbian protest

Kosovo police Saturday arrested a top opposition MP and 86 members of his party after he addressed a protest attended by several thousands who want a landmark deal with Serbia to be scrapped. Albin Kurti, from the Self-Determination party, was arrested at
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
ECP vows action against PTI, JI over Karachi rally

ECP vows action against PTI, JI over Karachi rally

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has vowed an action against Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-i-Islami, for taking out a rally in Karachi. In a statement issued here on Saturday, ECP said that its code of conduct for local body (election
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Three dead in rocket attack on UN base in north Mali

Three dead in rocket attack on UN base in north Mali

Two UN peacekeepers and a civilian contractor were killed in a rocket attack Saturday on a UN base in northeast Mali, a week after a deadly siege at a Bamako hotel claimed by jihadists. "Our camp in Kidal was attacked early this morning by terrorists usin
Published 29 Nov, 2015 12:00am
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