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Print - 2015-12-27
Leicester get reality check, Van Gaal on the brink

Leicester get reality check, Van Gaal on the brink

Leicester City were given a Premier League reality check when the unlikely leaders lost 1-0 at Liverpool on Saturday after Manchester United slumped to a third consecutive league defeat to pile more pressure on manager Louis van Gaal. Christian Benteke's
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe in low-scoring ODI

Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe in low-scoring ODI

Afghanistan bowled out Zimbabwe for a paltry 82 to win the first one-day international by 49 runs on Friday. Afghanistan had been dismissed for just 131 with more than 10 overs to spare in the first game of the five-match series with opener Noor Ali Zadra
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Khawaja, Burns tons as Aussies pour on misery for West Indies

Khawaja, Burns tons as Aussies pour on misery for West Indies

Usman Khawaja and Joe Burns hammered centuries as Australia again put the West Indies to the sword on the opening day of the second Test in Melbourne on Saturday. Fit-again Khawaja hit 144 for his third ton in four Test innings and opener Burns cracked 12
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan divided on tainted Amir's return

Pakistan divided on tainted Amir's return

Former players and fans Saturday voiced contrasting opinions about the prospect of talented Mohammad Amir rejoining Pakistan's national squad after finishing a five-year ban over spot fixing. The 23-year-old Amir has shown remarkable wicket-taking form in
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Britain's queen focuses on Christian faith after year of 'dark moments'

Britain's queen focuses on Christian faith after year of 'dark moments'

Britain's Queen Elizabeth focused on what she called the light of the Christian faith in her annual Christmas message on Friday, after a year marked by militant Islamist attacks across the world. Elizabeth, 89, the head of the Church of England, quoted th
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Confusion, corruption among Afghan forces hit Helmand defence

Confusion, corruption among Afghan forces hit Helmand defence

More foreign troops died fighting in Helmand than in any other province in Afghanistan but little more than a year after Nato left, the region risks being overrun by the Taliban because of confusion, corruption and mismanagement in Afghan forces. Sangin i
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Turkish 'cleansing' operation rocks southeastern cities

Turkish 'cleansing' operation rocks southeastern cities

Explosions and gunfire resounded around the southeastern Turkish town of Cizre on Friday after a clash overnight that the army said killed six Kurdish militants and one soldier, as a security operation there entered its 11th day. Since a two-year ceasefir
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
China landslide disaster caused by safety breaches

China landslide disaster caused by safety breaches

A landslide in southern China that killed two people and left more than 70 people missing was caused by breaches of construction safety rules and was not a natural disaster, a government website quoted local authorities as saying. An investigation by a te
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Ethiopian opposition figures arrested over land protests

Ethiopian opposition figures arrested over land protests

Ethiopian police have arrested two senior opposition members on suspicion of inciting weeks of protests against government plans to set up a new economic zone near the capital that would displace farmers, their party leader said on Friday. The Oromo Feder
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Death sentence for Myanmar men prompts protest at 'shameless' Thais

Death sentence for Myanmar men prompts protest at 'shameless' Thais

Hundreds called for the release of two Myanmar migrant workers in a protest in Yangon, Myanmar's biggest city, on Friday, a day after a Thai court sentenced the two to death for the 2014 murders of two young British tourists. The court convicted Zaw Lin a
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Pope calls in Christmas message for unity against militant atrocities

Pope calls in Christmas message for unity against militant atrocities

Pope Francis urged the world in his Christmas message on Friday to unite to end atrocities by Islamist militants that he said were causing immense suffering in many countries. Security was tight at the Vatican as Francis, marking the third Christmas since
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Churches offer refuge for Central Americans facing US deportation

Churches offer refuge for Central Americans facing US deportation

Leaders of the church-based Sanctuary Movement vowed on Friday to offer their places of worship as refuge for immigrants facing deportation under an Obama administration crackdown on Central American families who entered the United States illegally. The s
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Children of Cuban revolution recall exodus to US

Children of Cuban revolution recall exodus to US

At the start of the Cuban revolution, Javier Llorens was one of thousands of children who left the island unaccompanied for the United States, thinking it would be temporary. He is now 64 - and is still in the United States. Like many of the Cuban childre
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Top Syrian rebel leader killed in air strike in Damascus suburb

Top Syrian rebel leader killed in air strike in Damascus suburb

A top Syrian rebel leader and head of the most powerful insurgent group in the eastern suburbs of Damascus was killed in an aerial raid that targeted the group's headquarters, rebel sources and the Syrian army said on Friday. The death of Zahran Alloush,
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
IS claims attack

IS claims attack

The Islamic State group on Saturday claimed responsibility for an attack at a place of worship of the minority Ahmadi community in Bangladesh, in which the suspected bomber died and at least three others were injured. US-based monitoring organisation SITE
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Bomb attack in Bangladesh kills one, wounds dozen

Bomb attack in Bangladesh kills one, wounds dozen

A bomb attack on a Bangladeshi place of worship killed one person and wounded at least a dozen, police said, the latest in a series of attacks in the Muslim-majority nation. The bombing, which police suspect was a suicide attack, took place at a place of
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Serbia arrests 79 in anti-corruption sweep

Serbia arrests 79 in anti-corruption sweep

Serbian police arrested 79 people including a former minister on corruption charges including abuse of office, money laundering and financial crime, the interior minister said. Saturday's sweep marks the country's biggest anti-corruption investigation in
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Iraqi forces in fierce battles with IS in Ramadi

Iraqi forces in fierce battles with IS in Ramadi

Die-hard jihadists made a desperate last stand Saturday in Ramadi's former government complex, the main remaining target of Iraqi forces reconquering the city they lost in May. After a push on Tuesday that broke the Islamic State group's defences around t
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Stormy weather expected in US for post-holiday travel

Stormy weather expected in US for post-holiday travel

US post-holiday travelers can expect a mix of stormy weather this weekend, with blizzard conditions in New Mexico and western Texas, while flooding rain hits the southern plains from south Texas through Indiana, forecasters said on Saturday. The wet and s
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Stormy weather expected in US for post-holiday travel

Stormy weather expected in US for post-holiday travel

US post-holiday travelers can expect a mix of stormy weather this weekend, with blizzard conditions in New Mexico and western Texas, while flooding rain hits the southern plains from south Texas through Indiana, forecasters said on Saturday. The wet and s
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Turkish Prime Minister cancels meeting with HDP

Turkish Prime Minister cancels meeting with HDP

Turkey's prime minister on Saturday cancelled a planned meeting with the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), saying its politics was rooted in violence, as government forces pursued a security operation in the mainly Kurdish southeast. A two-year
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Record 12,000 candidates for Iran elections

Record 12,000 candidates for Iran elections

More than 12,000 candidates have signed up for Iranian parliamentary elections due in February, the most since the Islamic revolution in 1979, official media said Saturday. The number of people who registered to stand before a Friday deadline was up nearl
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
More than 100 homes lost in Australia's Xmas Day bushfires

More than 100 homes lost in Australia's Xmas Day bushfires

More than 100 homes burned down in a leading Australian tourist area in bushfires on Christmas Day and the situation remained dangerous on Saturday, as officials predicted more blazes to come later in the hot southern summer. While around 500 firefighters
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Tokyo to propose new fund for former 'comfort women'

Tokyo to propose new fund for former 'comfort women'

Japan plans to propose a fresh fund to support former comfort women as foreign ministers from Tokyo and Seoul meet next week to settle a bitter row over a Japanese wartime brothel system, reports said Saturday. The one-day meeting between Japanese Foreign
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Breakaway Muslim group kills nine people in Philippines

Breakaway Muslim group kills nine people in Philippines

A breakaway Muslim rebel group killed nine civilians in the southern Philippines in a series of attacks on Christmas eve, officials said on Saturday, in a reminder that the region remains volatile despite recent gains in the peace process. Army troops kil
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
New entertainment place 'Chunky Monkey' set up at SeaView

New entertainment place 'Chunky Monkey' set up at SeaView

A new entertainment place named Chunky Monkey (Fun for All) has been set up at SeaView Beach. Its inauguration was held amid huge firework, dance and musical program. According to details, after Hyderabad, Multan and Lahore now a modern digital amusement
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
CM lauds CCL's contribution towards quality education

CM lauds CCL's contribution towards quality education

Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah Saturday lauded the contribution of Cadet College Larkana for imparting quality education and character building of youth. This he said while addressing the 24th Annual Parents Day-2015, at Cadet College Larkana (C
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
KICT achieves milestone of one million TEUs in one year

KICT achieves milestone of one million TEUs in one year

Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) achieved a milestone on Saturday by becoming the first container terminal at Karachi Port to handle one million TEUs in a single year. An official said that the vessel productivity was recorded at 134 moves
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Criminals deprive citizens of 35933 cell phones

Criminals deprive citizens of 35933 cell phones

The 2015 was one of the worst years for the Karachiites. The civilians suffered from armed robberies, snatching, killings, and loss of personal belongings, bikes and cars while police also showed no mercy on the Karachiites and the Karachiites were equall
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
SC forms bench for next week

SC forms bench for next week

The Supreme Court has constituted a three-judge bench including Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed, Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Tariq Parvez to hear tax and bail matters during the week commencing from December 28. According to cause list no application for a
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
PPP to observe Benazir Bhutto's death anniversary today

PPP to observe Benazir Bhutto's death anniversary today

Provincial president, PPP, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Senator Khanzada Khan has directed all divisional and district presidents and organisations for organising functions in connections with the death anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto in befitting manner in
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Gas cylinder explosion claims three lives

Gas cylinder explosion claims three lives

Gas cylinder explosion claimed 3 lives, including that of a woman, in Hayatabad area of Peshawar on Saturday while 1 kid was injured. According to details, the explosion took place in the house of a person named Mansoor in Hayatabad Phase-I. The dead incl
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
PEF launches mobile schooling project for nomad tribes

PEF launches mobile schooling project for nomad tribes

The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has launched mobile schooling project for the nomad tribes dwelling in the vast Cholistan desert spreading well over three districts in the Bahawalpur division. Under this project, which is launched in collaboration w
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Sindh Ombudsman sets up chain of complaint centers for working women

Sindh Ombudsman sets up chain of complaint centers for working women

The office of Sindh Ombudsman, under its project "Protection of Women against Harassment at Workplace," has established 24 complaint centers across the province, said Syed Pir Ali Shah, the provincial ombudsman for protection of women rights. Addressing a
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Religious, political leaders underscore need for sectarian harmony

Religious, political leaders underscore need for sectarian harmony

Religious scholars and political leaders at seminar have stressed the need to forge unity among their ranks and promote religious harmony among all religious sects, and vowed to thwart any subversive act to challenge the sovereignty and integrity of the c
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Four women among nine killed in road accidents

Four women among nine killed in road accidents

Nine persons including four women were killed in three road accidents, here Saturday. First accident was took place near Deputywala Interchange on Motorway M-3, here Saturday morning, where five family members of Jinnah Colony including two women were kil
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
UAE celebrates Xmas with festivity & religious zeal

UAE celebrates Xmas with festivity & religious zeal

Like other parts of the country Christmas was celebrated at University of Agriculture Faisalabad with festivity and religious zeal. The central event was organized at Shahbaz Town (Christians Colony) where UAF Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Kha
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Six rapists arrested

Six rapists arrested

Police on Saturday arrested six rapists after recording the statement of a teenage girl who was kidnapped and gang-raped here at a local hotel on Upper Mall Road. According to an FIR, the 15-year-old girl of Multan Chungi area was abducted by unidentified
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
HCCI urges PTCL to improve services

HCCI urges PTCL to improve services

Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) urged PTCL to replace cables of telephone and internet laid down for providing better service to business community at fruit and vegetable market in Hyderabad. Chairman Sub-committee HCCI, Zaheer Uddin sai
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
HCCI urges PTCL to improve services

HCCI urges PTCL to improve services

Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) urged PTCL to replace cables of telephone and internet laid down for providing better service to business community at fruit and vegetable market in Hyderabad. Chairman Sub-committee HCCI, Zaheer Uddin sai
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
APS students: UAE Business Group holds memorial

APS students: UAE Business Group holds memorial

On the occasion of the first anniversary of the tragic event of Army Public School (APS) Peshawar, Suhail Mohd Al Zarooni, Head of UAE Business Group and Chairman, Al Zarooni Foundation hosted the memorial ceremony to show solidarity with the families of
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Moot on obstetrics & gynecology' begins

Moot on obstetrics & gynecology' begins

"1st international conference of Obstetrics & Gynecology" with the theme "Women's Health in Pakistan- Get Momentum "was inaugurated at Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro on Friday. While addressing at the inaugural session the Vice C
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Khalid Soomro's murder: Case may be sent to military court

Khalid Soomro's murder: Case may be sent to military court

Sindh government on Saturday assured the protesting workers of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) to send Dr Khalid Soomro murder case to military courts in next 10 days. According to a written agreement, the authorities have satisfied the protesting JUI-F
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
BMP, UBG groups claim 'victory': election campaigns gaining momentum

BMP, UBG groups claim 'victory': election campaigns gaining momentum

The two groups Businessmen Panel (BMP) and United Business Group (UBG) have expedited pace of their campaign for annual election of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) scheduled to be held on December 30 2015 for the year
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Bilawal visits Bisma's family

Bilawal visits Bisma's family

Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) Co-chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday paid a visit to the family of late Bisma who died due to lack of in-time treatment following security protocol for Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah and Bilawal Bhutto's arrival in ho
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
PTI workers protest against party's Karachi leadership

PTI workers protest against party's Karachi leadership

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers staged a protest demonstration against the local leadership of the party upon arrival of Imran Khan at Insaf House in Karachi on Saturday evening. The protesters were chanting "Go Zaidi Go" and "Go Alvi Go" slogans,
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Efforts needed to transform Pakistan as per Quaid's vision: Shahbaz

Efforts needed to transform Pakistan as per Quaid's vision: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated state-of-the-art Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif Hospital at Bedian Road on the eve of Quaid-e-Azam Day. He also reviewed modern treatment facilities provided at the hospital and visited the whole building
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Illegal hydrant dismantled

Illegal hydrant dismantled

Water Board, Sindh Police and Rangers on Saturday come in action against illegal hydrants. The board authorities along law enforcers raided a site in Teen Hatti where an illegal hydrant was installed. The authorities have vowed to continue operation until
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Telecom import drops 10.10 percent in July-November

Telecom import drops 10.10 percent in July-November

The country's telecom import dropped by 10.10 percent in July-November 2015-16 to $571.031 million, official figures say. Telecom import, in term of value, slid by $64.136 million in July-November 2015-16 from $635.167 million in July-November 2014-15, Pa
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Four terrorists held with 100kg of explosives

Four terrorists held with 100kg of explosives

At least four terrorists were arrested and huge quantity of explosives material recovered here on Saturday. Police said that separate operations were conducted against the militants in different areas of district Shikarpur during which four hardcore terro
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
'Invasion of Sindh' not a good sign for Nawaz government: Khursheed

'Invasion of Sindh' not a good sign for Nawaz government: Khursheed

Opposition leader in National Assembly Khursheed Shah Saturday said "invasion of Sindh" is not a good omen for Nawaz Sharif's government, referring to notification that granted extension in Rangers' policing powers in the province. Talking to media here,
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
JI protests against visit

JI protests against visit

Addressing a big demonstration denouncing Indian Premier Modi's sudden visit to the country, Ameer Jamaat e Islami Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq, questioned Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif what made him invite a Hindu fanatic who had an active role in the fal
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Modi's visit should be taken as positive step: Dar

Modi's visit should be taken as positive step: Dar

Federal Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said Indian Prime Minister's visit was not scheduled and should be taken as a positive step. The Minister welcomed Narendra Modi's visit while addressing a conference in the federal capital. Indian Prime Minister Nar
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Parveen Shakir remembered

Parveen Shakir remembered

The 21st death anniversary of eminent Urdu poetess Parveen Shakir was observed across the country on Saturday. Ceremonies to pay tributes to the renowned poetess were held in several cities across the country in connection with her death anniversary.
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Hafiz Saeed criticises Indian Prime Minister's visit

Hafiz Saeed criticises Indian Prime Minister's visit

Jamaat-ud-Dawa Amir Hafiz Muhammad Saeed while commenting on the recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Pakistan has said that the national interests of Pakistan including Kashmir are being sacrificed for personal friendship with the India
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Quake jolts Multan, other parts of country

Quake jolts Multan, other parts of country

An earthquake rocked Multan, Bahawalpur, Muzaffargarh and many other parts of Pakistan late Friday night, creating panic among the people who rushed out of their houses and other structures to take safety under the open sky. A number of walls were collaps
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
DCO extends greetings to Christian community

DCO extends greetings to Christian community

On the eve of Christmas, DCO Noorul Amin Mengal visited Catholic Church Railway Road and extended wishes to Bishop Dr Jozeph Arshid. MPA Fareeha Fatima Former MPAs Juail Amir Sahutra, Kamal Chughtai, Father Ejaz Hayat, Father Bashir Frances and others wer
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Food outlets found involved in adulteration sealed

Food outlets found involved in adulteration sealed

Punjab Food Authority (PFA) continued its crusade against those flouting hygiene rules or involved in adulteration during the holidays of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) and Quaid-e-Azam Day and sealed or fined numerous food outlets on different charges. PFA's D
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Rich tributes paid to Quaid-e-Azam

Rich tributes paid to Quaid-e-Azam

People of Pakistan will remain indebted and grateful to Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah forever for creating a separate homeland for the Muslims of the sub-continent through his inspired leadership and great statesmanship. This was stated by world-renown
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Show-cause notices issued to officials

Show-cause notices issued to officials

The District Co-ordination Officer of Bahawalpur Imran Sikendar, issued show cause notice to two Medical Superintendents on the basis of negative feedback received through Citizen Feedback Monitoring Programme (CFMP). It was reported through CFMP that a c
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Cop's killer Rs 1 million reward to informer

Cop's killer Rs 1 million reward to informer

Rangers on Saturday announced rupees one million reward money for individual providing information that could lead to the arrest of killers of police constable Khuda Buksh, who was killed on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-ul-Nabi (BPUH) in North Nazimabad. Accord
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
PIA spokesman clarifies CLO's appointment

PIA spokesman clarifies CLO's appointment

Reference media queries regarding academic qualification of Wasim Bari Salimi, Chief Legal Officer PIA, Spokesman PIA has clarified that certified copies of his LL.B. degree from Punjab University Law College and LL.M. (Masters of Law) degree from Cornell
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Colourful event arranged on Christmas

Colourful event arranged on Christmas

A colourful event was arranged at the Peshawar Services Club on Saturday in connection with the celebration of Christmas to join the Christian community on this happiest occasion and also provide them an opportunity of recreation and enjoyment.
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Kurram checkpost: two suspected militants killed, five injured

Kurram checkpost: two suspected militants killed, five injured

At least two suspected militants were killed and five others injured as security forces repulsed a militant attack carried out in Kurram tribal region from across the border in Afghanistan on Saturday, security sources said. Security sources said Afghanis
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Quaid-e-Azam Day: Zehri, FC IG participate in ceremony

Quaid-e-Azam Day: Zehri, FC IG participate in ceremony

Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri and Frontier Corps (FC) Inspector General (IG) among others have participated in a ceremony organised at Ziarat residency in connection with celebration of birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. A ceremony wa
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
50 lawmakers didn't speak any word during entire year

50 lawmakers didn't speak any word during entire year

There are 50 parliamentarians in the country that did not speak even a single word during the entire year, 2015, in the House. These also include certain parliamentarians who don't let even a single chance of criticizing the government to slip by outside
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Pak-Bahrain joint naval exercise concludes in Karachi

Pak-Bahrain joint naval exercise concludes in Karachi

Joint exercises of Special Navy Forces of Pakistan and Royal Bahrain "Shaheen Al-Jazeera" concluded in Karachi on Saturday. Commanders of Pakistan and Bahraini Navy observed the concluding exercise. They appreciated the professionalism and capabilities of
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
'Imran will be next Prime Minister', claims Khattak

'Imran will be next Prime Minister', claims Khattak

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said that the win of PTI from Lodhran has opened the eyes of all that future of the country belongs to their party and Imran Khan will be the prime minister of Pakistan as people have become fed up of outdated politics
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Cheap energy a must for LSM growth: LCCI

Cheap energy a must for LSM growth: LCCI

Cheap energy is a must to keep momentum of Large Scale Manufacturing Sector growth. Therefore, the government should avail all avenues to ensure affordable energy supply particularly in the wake of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that would expedi
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Industrial sector: power supply improves by 10 percent in 2015: analysts

Industrial sector: power supply improves by 10 percent in 2015: analysts

"The electricity supply to the industrial sector has improved by 10 percent in 2015 against 2014, although there has been no improvement in losses, recovery and generation. There has been a meagre increase of 1.5 percent in power generation against that i
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Industrial sector: power supply improves by 10 percent in 2015: analysts

Industrial sector: power supply improves by 10 percent in 2015: analysts

"The electricity supply to the industrial sector has improved by 10 percent in 2015 against 2014, although there has been no improvement in losses, recovery and generation. There has been a meagre increase of 1.5 percent in power generation against that i
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Five killed in Nathiagali accident

Five killed in Nathiagali accident

Five persons including four members of the same family hailing from district Swat died after their vehicle slipped in heavy snow and fall in deep ravine in Nathiagali. The victims were included husband, wife and their children. The bodies of the victims h
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Undue, extra protocol abandoned in KP

Undue, extra protocol abandoned in KP

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has abandoned undue and extra protocol, unnecessary security routing, Traffic restrictions and blocking of public roads during VVIP and VIP visits throughout the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with immediate effect an
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Flight of capital, black money and tax net
Currency

Flight of capital, black money and tax net

In Pakistan we have currency notes of Rs 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 and 5000 denominations. Generally, large denomination currency notes are often used for hoarding, black marketing, smuggling, flight of capital and by mafia for illegal activities such as
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Russian firms tone down holiday cheer as crisis bites

Russian firms tone down holiday cheer as crisis bites

Forget corporate holiday bashes where glitterati are treated to fine champagne and French delicacies: Russia's economic crisis has taken the glow off the holiday season this year. Many companies are now forced to scrimp on once lavish New Year's parties o
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Remembering Benazir Bhutto

Remembering Benazir Bhutto

December 27, 2015 marks the 8th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto. She sacrificed her life courageously. She resisted the agenda of fanatics. Certain forces want to make Pakistan a theocratic state so that it cannot progress towards egalitarianism and d
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Fresh fighting in Afghanistan

Fresh fighting in Afghanistan

Fighting has escalated in Afghanistan as preparations are under way for resumption of Afghan reconciliation talks that fell through before the second round was to be held at Murree last July 31 amid news of Mullah Omar's demise. Launching a major offensiv
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
The quarrel over Rangers' powers

The quarrel over Rangers' powers

The heated Sindh-Centre controversy over the Sindh Rangers' special powers became red-hot on Tuesday after the federal government rejected Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah's summary that sought to give a go-ahead to the paramilitary force's operations bu
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Economic indicators tremendously better: Dar

Economic indicators tremendously better: Dar

Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar has said the economy of the country is improving gradually and economic indicators are tremendously better. He was talking to the media after the passing-out ceremony of the 47 newly-inducted Revenue Officers at the
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Economic indicators tremendously better: Dar

Economic indicators tremendously better: Dar

Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar has said the economy of the country is improving gradually and economic indicators are tremendously better. He was talking to the media after the passing-out ceremony of the 47 newly-inducted Revenue Officers at the
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Economic indicators tremendously better: Dar

Economic indicators tremendously better: Dar

Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar has said the economy of the country is improving gradually and economic indicators are tremendously better. He was talking to the media after the passing-out ceremony of the 47 newly-inducted Revenue Officers at the
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Power project: US embassy expresses ignorance about kickbacks

Power project: US embassy expresses ignorance about kickbacks

The US embassy has expressed ignorance about kickbacks in the USAID''s Power Distribution Project in Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) and Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco). In reply to written questions about the ''suspicious'' role of IRG''s
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Power project: US embassy expresses ignorance about kickbacks

Power project: US embassy expresses ignorance about kickbacks

The US embassy has expressed ignorance about kickbacks in the USAID's Power Distribution Project in Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) and Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco). In reply to written questions about the 'suspicious' role of IRG's cont
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Power project: US embassy expresses ignorance about kickbacks

Power project: US embassy expresses ignorance about kickbacks

The US embassy has expressed ignorance about kickbacks in the USAID's Power Distribution Project in Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) and Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco). In reply to written questions about the 'suspicious' role of IRG's cont
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Hong Kong apartment sells for record $76.7 million

Hong Kong apartment sells for record $76.7 million

A luxury apartment in Hong Kong sold for a record HK$594.7 million ($76.7 million), days before Christmas, making it the most expensive flat in the city and possibly in Asia, reports said Friday. An unidentified buyer paid more than HK$103,700 per-square-
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Hong Kong apartment sells for record $76.7 million

Hong Kong apartment sells for record $76.7 million

A luxury apartment in Hong Kong sold for a record HK$594.7 million ($76.7 million), days before Christmas, making it the most expensive flat in the city and possibly in Asia, reports said Friday. An unidentified buyer paid more than HK$103,700 per-square-
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Hong Kong apartment sells for record $76.7 million

Hong Kong apartment sells for record $76.7 million

A luxury apartment in Hong Kong sold for a record HK$594.7 million ($76.7 million), days before Christmas, making it the most expensive flat in the city and possibly in Asia, reports said Friday. An unidentified buyer paid more than HK$103,700 per-square-
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Huge blast at Nigerian gas plant claims at least 8 lives

Huge blast at Nigerian gas plant claims at least 8 lives

A huge Christmas Eve explosion at an industrial gas plant in south-eastern Nigeria left several people charred beyond recognition, police said Friday, as fatality numbers ranged from single digit figures to scores. The blast at the Inter Corp Oil Limited
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Huge blast at Nigerian gas plant claims at least 8 lives

Huge blast at Nigerian gas plant claims at least 8 lives

A huge Christmas Eve explosion at an industrial gas plant in south-eastern Nigeria left several people charred beyond recognition, police said Friday, as fatality numbers ranged from single digit figures to scores. The blast at the Inter Corp Oil Limited
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
2nd LNG terminal: TI urges NAB to probe ''collusion''

2nd LNG terminal: TI urges NAB to probe ''collusion''

Transparency International (TI) of Pakistan has urged National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate alleged collusion in the second LNG terminal at Port Qasim to favour a single party. This was the crux of a TI letter to Director General NAB, Karach
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
2nd LNG terminal: TI urges NAB to probe 'collusion'

2nd LNG terminal: TI urges NAB to probe 'collusion'

Transparency International (TI) of Pakistan has urged National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate alleged collusion in the second LNG terminal at Port Qasim to favour a single party. This was the crux of a TI letter to Director General NAB, Karach
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
2nd LNG terminal: TI urges NAB to probe 'collusion'

2nd LNG terminal: TI urges NAB to probe 'collusion'

Transparency International (TI) of Pakistan has urged National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate alleged collusion in the second LNG terminal at Port Qasim to favour a single party. This was the crux of a TI letter to Director General NAB, Karach
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Minimum capital requirement: MoF urged to release Rs 600 million to FWBL

Minimum capital requirement: MoF urged to release Rs 600 million to FWBL

Ministry of Finance has been requested to release Rs 600 million to the First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) so that it could meet the minimum capital requirement which in turn would improve its rating. Sources said that President and Chief Executive Officer o
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Minimum capital requirement: MoF urged to release Rs 600 million to FWBL

Minimum capital requirement: MoF urged to release Rs 600 million to FWBL

Ministry of Finance has been requested to release Rs 600 million to the First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) so that it could meet the minimum capital requirement which in turn would improve its rating. Sources said that President and Chief Executive Officer o
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Minimum capital requirement: MoF urged to release Rs 600 million to FWBL

Minimum capital requirement: MoF urged to release Rs 600 million to FWBL

Ministry of Finance has been requested to release Rs 600 million to the First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) so that it could meet the minimum capital requirement which in turn would improve its rating. Sources said that President and Chief Executive Officer o
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Democrats' panel makes clean sweep in KPC elections

Democrats' panel makes clean sweep in KPC elections

Democrats' panel made a clean sweep in the Annual Elections-2016 of the Karachi Press Club on Saturday with its candidates bagging all slots of office-bearers and governing body seats. According to results announced by Chief Election Commissioner Dr Tausi
Published 27 Dec, 2015 12:00am
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