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Print - 2016-01-07
Italian screen siren Pampanini dies

Italian screen siren Pampanini dies

Silvana Pampanini, an Italian actress and beauty who was one of the country's leading post-war cinema stars, has died at the age of 90, local media reported on Wednesday. Pampanini, who had been hospitalised since October according to Corriere della Sera,
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Merkel under fire on migrants after New Year's Eve sex assaults

Merkel under fire on migrants after New Year's Eve sex assaults

German Chancellor Angela Merkel came under mounting pressure Wednesday over her welcoming stance toward migrants, which opponents have linked to a shocking rash of apparently co-ordinated sex attacks in Cologne on New Year's Eve. Police in the western cit
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Palestinians call for Greek action on Israel plane 'apartheid'

Palestinians call for Greek action on Israel plane 'apartheid'

The Palestinian leadership on Wednesday demanded the Greek government act after two Arab passengers were expelled from an Israel-bound flight, saying the decision to remove the pair was "reminiscent" of apartheid. Two Arab passengers with Israeli document
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Seeking party control, Britain's opposition leader changes top team

Seeking party control, Britain's opposition leader changes top team

Britain's opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has sacked his EU policy chief for disloyalty and moved his pro-nuclear defence spokeswoman to another job in an attempt to tighten control over his rebellious parliamentary party. The party's main culture
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
ZTBL win Inter Departmental Shooting Ball event

ZTBL win Inter Departmental Shooting Ball event

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) won the President ZTBL Cup Inter Departmental Shooting Ball Tournament 2016 held at ZTBL Sports Club, Islamabad, defeating Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) 2-0. The teams namely, ZTBL Green, PTDC, TIPs Ha
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Rare double washout blights Sydney Test

Rare double washout blights Sydney Test

A second consecutive day's play was washed out Wednesday consigning the third Australia-West Indies Test to an unwelcome postscript in Australian cricket. Play was abandoned at lunch on the rain-sodden fourth day at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) amid fo
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Amla resigns as South Africa captain

Amla resigns as South Africa captain

Hashim Amla resigned as South Africa captain at the end of the second Test against England at Newlands on Wednesday. AB de Villiers will lead the team in the remaining two Tests of the series. "This decision is not an easy one but the more I think about i
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
England get scare before Test ends in draw

England get scare before Test ends in draw

England were given a scare before the second Test against South Africa ended in a draw on the fifth and final day at Newlands on Wednesday. On what had been expected to be a low-key day after high scoring in the first innings, England lost six second inni
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Hirscher wins World Cup slalom

Hirscher wins World Cup slalom

World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher edged arch-rival Henrik Kristoffersen to win the men's alpine skiing World Cup slalom at Santa Catarina on Wednesday. The Norwegian had won the two opening slaloms of the season at Val D'Isere and Madonna di Campiglio, a
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
KP honours Peshawar Panthers

KP honours Peshawar Panthers

Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday honoured National Twenty20 Cricket Champion team Peshawar Panthers with cash prize here. Deputy Director Sports Adil Safi was the chief guest on this occasion. Director General Sports
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Shaharyar blasts Australia withdrawal from junior World Cup

Shaharyar blasts Australia withdrawal from junior World Cup

Pakistan's cricket chief said Wednesday Australia should be fined after they pulled out of the junior World Cup over security fears in host country Bangladesh, blasting officials for creating a potentially "anarchic" situation in world cricket. On Tuesday
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Djokovic and Nadal ease into Qatar quarter-finals

Djokovic and Nadal ease into Qatar quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal breezed through to the Qatar Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, raising hopes the pair will appear in a dream Doha final later this week. Number one seed Djokovic lost just four games in a comprehensive defeat of Spain's Fer
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Serena out of Hopman Cup

Serena out of Hopman Cup

Tennis world number one Serena Williams has pulled out of the mixed-teams Hopman Cup in Perth due to a knee problem. With less than a fortnight to go before her title defence at the Australian Open, Williams confirmed she would not play in the United Stat
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Diamond Paints, Polo 'd' Sufi register victories in Polo Cup

Diamond Paints, Polo 'd' Sufi register victories in Polo Cup

Diamond Paints and Polo 'd' Sufi conjured up victories in the ongoing Diamond Paints-sponsored Pakistan Polo Cup 2016 matches played here at the Lahore Polo Cup (LPC) ground on Wednesday. In the opening match of the day,Diamond Pants carved out sensationa
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Hawit agrees to US extradition

Hawit agrees to US extradition

Alfredo Hawit, a FIFA vice president arrested during a pre-dawn raid in Zurich in December, agreed Wednesday to be extradited to the United States, the Swiss justice ministry (FOJ) said. When the transfer is carried out, Hawit, a 64-year-old Honduran nati
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
FIFA judges extend Valcke suspension by 45 days

FIFA judges extend Valcke suspension by 45 days

FIFA ethics judges agreed Wednesday to extend secretary general Jerome Valcke's temporary suspension for 45 more days, after investigators urged them to take more time to weigh corruption allegations against the organisation's former second-in-command. "T
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Afridi rules out major changes in World Cup T20 squad, backs Aamir

Afridi rules out major changes in World Cup T20 squad, backs Aamir

Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi has ruled out any major changes in the national team, saying 'the World Cup 2016' is around the corner. So, there will not be many changes". Speaking with the media at the Qadhafi Stadium before a practice match on Wednesday
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Thai junta leans on tough sedition law to silence critics

Thai junta leans on tough sedition law to silence critics

Thailand's junta is increasingly turning to a tough sedition law to silence its critics, a report warned on Wednesday, setting a dangerous legal precedent for future governments. At least 30 people have been charged with sedition since a military coup in
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Influential designer Richard Sapper dies

Influential designer Richard Sapper dies

Richard Sapper, a hugely influential industrial designer who created everything from award-winning kitchenware and radio sets to cars and computers, has died at the age of 83. Sapper, who was born and educated in Munich, Germany but spent most of his work
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Seven killed in suicide attack

Seven killed in suicide attack

Boko Haram gunmen have mounted their first attacks since Nigeria's government declared them "technically" defeated, killing seven people in a raid and suicide bombing, residents told AFP Wednesday. The attacks happened on Tuesday in the north-eastern stat
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Germany to send 550 more troops to Mali, Iraq missions

Germany to send 550 more troops to Mali, Iraq missions

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet decided Wednesday to deploy an additional 550 troops to missions against jihadist fighters in Mali and Iraq. They will be deployed in Mali, to relieve French forces in their fight against jihadists, and in norther
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Germany recorded 1.1 million asylum seekers in 2015: ministry

Germany recorded 1.1 million asylum seekers in 2015: ministry

Germany registered 1.1 million asylum seekers in 2015, the interior ministry said on Wednesday, with Syrians fleeing a brutal civil war making up almost 40 percent of arrivals. The number of Syrians seeking refuge in Europe's biggest economy hit 428,468 d
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Sweden, Denmark agree to lift border checks soon: EU

Sweden, Denmark agree to lift border checks soon: EU

Sweden and Denmark have agreed to lift temporary border checks as soon as possible but must first slow migrant flows, the EU said Wednesday after emergency talks Europe's passport-free Schengen zone. EU Migration Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos called
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Regime, rebel fire kills 20 in or near Damascus

Regime, rebel fire kills 20 in or near Damascus

Government and rebel bombardment killed at least 20 civilians and wounded dozens in the Syrian capital and a nearby opposition bastion on Wednesday, state media and a monitoring group said. Mortar rounds fired from the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta region ont
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Djibouti cuts ties with Iran

Djibouti cuts ties with Iran

Djibouti said Wednesday it has cut diplomatic relations with Iran amid a diplomatic crisis with ally Saudi Arabia. The tiny Horn of Africa nation is a strategic port on the Gulf of Aden with a key position on one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. Dji
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
China lands two more planes in South China Sea

China lands two more planes in South China Sea

China landed two more planes on a contested reef in the South China Sea Wednesday, state media said, despite international condemnation of a landing at the same location days earlier. Two civilian aircraft landed Wednesday morning on Fiery Cross reef in t
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Iraqi Shia militias in mass anti-Saudi protest

Iraqi Shia militias in mass anti-Saudi protest

Two thousand members and supporters of Iraq's powerful Shia militias demonstrated Wednesday against Saudi Arabia's execution of a prominent Shia cleric which sparked a regional row. The protest was staged in central Baghdad at the same time that governmen
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
French music giant Pierre Boulez dies

French music giant Pierre Boulez dies

French musical giant Pierre Boulez, a prolific composer and conductor who was a keen proponent of contemporary music, has died aged 90, his family said Wednesday. "For all those who knew him and who appreciated his creative energy, his artistic rigour, hi
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Malaysia Airlines does U-turn on suitcase ban

Malaysia Airlines does U-turn on suitcase ban

Less than 24 hours after telling Europe-bound passengers they were not allowed to take check-in baggage because of "unseasonably strong headwinds", Malaysian Airlines did a sudden U-turn Wednesday. The troubled carrier, whose MH370 flight went missing in
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Belgium rail strike leaves travellers stuck

Belgium rail strike leaves travellers stuck

A rail strike in Belgium brought train travel to a near standstill in the French-speaking half of the country on Wednesday, while all services connecting Brussels to London and Paris were scrapped. Only 15 percent of services were running in the EU capita
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Belgium rail strike leaves travellers stuck

Belgium rail strike leaves travellers stuck

A rail strike in Belgium brought train travel to a near standstill in the French-speaking half of the country on Wednesday, while all services connecting Brussels to London and Paris were scrapped. Only 15 percent of services were running in the EU capita
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Import of 100 megawatts more electricity from Iran this month

Import of 100 megawatts more electricity from Iran this month

Iran would become a major energy exporter to Pakistan with the increase of 100MW electricity import this month. The two countries were considering another two projects, involving import of 1,000MW of power which could get up to 3,000MW of electricity from
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Senate body directs DRAP to certify standard medicines only

Senate body directs DRAP to certify standard medicines only

A parliamentary panel has directed the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) to certify only those medicines, which are being produced at par with international standards. The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and C
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial carried by the newspaper on Wednesday 6th January. It has referred to a protest by M/s. Maqbool-Zarghoon JV for not awarding contract to the lowest bidder for the construction of the Zhob highway. The N
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Nawaz returns

Nawaz returns

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday returned from Sri Lanka after concluding his three-day official visit. The Prime Minister undertook the official visit at the invitation of the President of Sri Lanka. Earlier, the Prime Minister was seen off by Sr
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Millat Tractors Limited

Millat Tractors Limited

About the company: Millat Tractors Limited was founded in 1964 to become Pakistan's leading firm in the sale of tractors, forklifts, diesel engines, and other industrial and agricultural products. Listed on the KSE, its market capitalisation is an
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Millat Tractors Limited

Millat Tractors Limited

About the company: Millat Tractors Limited was founded in 1964 to become Pakistan's leading firm in the sale of tractors, forklifts, diesel engines, and other industrial and agricultural products. Listed on the KSE, its market capitalisation is an
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Monet's achieves PCI DSS Version 3.1 Certification

Monet's achieves PCI DSS Version 3.1 Certification

Monet (Private) Limited, Pakistan's first independent and neutral mobile financial services hub, announced that it has successfully secured the PCI DSS 3.1 accreditation. Certified by the leading, globally recognised QSA Company, Risk Associates, Monet is
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Pensioners: Senate body directs NBP to install biometric system

Pensioners: Senate body directs NBP to install biometric system

Senate Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs on Wednesday reviewed the National Bank of Pakistan's (NBP) payment system for pensioners and directed NBP to install biometrics system at its all branches in the country up to March 31, 2
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
MTB cut-off yield declines

MTB cut-off yield declines

The cut-off yield on short-term government papers declined slightly in the auction held Wednesday. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted the auction for Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) on January 6, 2016 for the sale of 3-month, 6-month and 12-month bil
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
MTB cut-off yield declines

MTB cut-off yield declines

The cut-off yield on short-term government papers declined slightly in the auction held Wednesday. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted the auction for Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) on January 6, 2016 for the sale of 3-month, 6-month and 12-month bil
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
FBR urged to ensure safety of financial record of taxpayers

FBR urged to ensure safety of financial record of taxpayers

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Mian Zahid Hussain has urged the Federal Board of Revenue(FBR ) to ensure safety of the financial record, given to them for tax compliance of tax payers . He was commenting on news reported by
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Outgoing commissioner urges completion of uplift works

Outgoing commissioner urges completion of uplift works

Outgoing Commissioner Hyderabad, Syed Asif Hyder Shah has said that he tried his level best to carry out non-stop of good standard development works especially in Hyderabad city. Speaking to the officials of his staff at a farewell meeting organised in hi
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Five alleged terrorists of TTP killed in encounter
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Five alleged terrorists of TTP killed in encounter

At least five terrorists of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) were killed in exchange of fire with police here on Wednesday. SSP Malir Rao Anwar said that police responding to a tip-off about the presence of elements involved in suspicious activities con
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
SU announces exams' schedule

SU announces exams' schedule

The Controller of examinations (Semester) University of Sindh has announced the schedule of Second semester examinations 2015 of BCS Part-I, II, III ADE B Ed. (Hons) Part-I, II, III to be commenced from 12th January 2016 at various affiliated public colla
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Sindh Police Hospital faces shortage of funds, specialist doctors

Sindh Police Hospital faces shortage of funds, specialist doctors

The tug of war between Sindh health department and police department has badly affected the patient care at Sindh Police Hospital Karachi, it was learned on Wednesday. An administrative official of Sindh Police Hospital Karachi on condition of anonymity t
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Old design banknotes to cease to be legal tender on December 1
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Old design banknotes to cease to be legal tender on December 1

The old design banknotes will cease to be legal tender with effect from 1st December 2016. As per the federal government's gazette notification dated 4th June, 2015, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has now been decided to phase out all remaining old design b
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
July-November export of gems plunges by 55 percent

July-November export of gems plunges by 55 percent

Pakistan's export of gems plunged by a little over 55 percent to $1.713 million in July-November 2015-16, official figures said. Overall gems export fall grows by $2.096 million in July-November 2015-16 from $3.809 million in July-November 2014-15, Pakist
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
15 held, contraband goods worth Rs 1.17 billion seized: DI&I

15 held, contraband goods worth Rs 1.17 billion seized: DI&I

Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation- FBR Anti-Smuggling, Karachi on Wednesday claimed to have arrested 15 persons and seized contraband goods worth Rs 1.17 billion during last six months. According to its six-month performance review, the direct
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Former ICAP chief appointed SAFA's president

Former ICAP chief appointed SAFA's president

Former president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), Naeem Akhtar Sheikh, has been appointed president of South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA), an apex body of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), for
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Court extends bail of Waseem Akhtar in two cases

Court extends bail of Waseem Akhtar in two cases

Local court in Karachi on Wednesday extended bail of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader and nominated mayor Waseem Akhtar in two cases till January 18, while non-bailable arrest warrants for Farooq Sattar, Haidar Abbas Rizvi, Waseem Akhtar and others w
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
New laws for Fata anytime soon: President

New laws for Fata anytime soon: President

President Mamnoon Hussain stressing the need of betterment of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on Wednesday said the government in that respect would soon introduce new laws that would bring about positive results. The President expressed th
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
CPEC projects: PPP leaders urge government to redress all apprehensions

CPEC projects: PPP leaders urge government to redress all apprehensions

PPP leaders Engineer Mohammad Hamayun Khan and Syed Mohammad Ali Shah Bacha have warned the federal government to avoid hoodwinking the people of the province in the name of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). In a joint statement issued on Wednesday
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Moon Garden Karachi: Supreme Court declares allotment in flats lawful

Moon Garden Karachi: Supreme Court declares allotment in flats lawful

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declared the allotment in Moon Garden flats Karachi lawful after examining and relying upon the Revenue department's report in the matter. Resuming the hearing of the matter, a three-member bench led by Justice Mian Saqib Ni
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Panel formed to ease KP's concerns

Panel formed to ease KP's concerns

A four-member committee has been constituted to redress all the reservations and misunderstandings of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The committee will be comprised of Speaker Provincial Assembly Asa
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
CPEC to benefit all federating units: planning minister

CPEC to benefit all federating units: planning minister

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Professor Ahsan Iqbal has said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a national project and it would benefit all the provinces besides the entire region. Talking to media persons here on Wednesda
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Nisar-led meeting reviews progress on Safe City project

Nisar-led meeting reviews progress on Safe City project

A meeting held at Interior Ministry with Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan in the chair reviewed progress on Safe City Project and discussed in detail the existing law and order situation in the twin cities and the steps being taken to further imp
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Zong welcomes new customers with 'Poora Balance'

Zong welcomes new customers with 'Poora Balance'

Presently, the mobile pre-paid users get a balance of Rs 75.77 on a recharge of Rs 100. Using 'Poora Balance' offer, all new Zong customers would get complete balance of Rs 100. Full balance on every recharge implies that Zong would bear all the taxes and
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Unilever Talent Hunt announces names of finalists

Unilever Talent Hunt announces names of finalists

Unilever has announced finalists for the Unilever Talent Hunt (UTH) 2015-16, one of Pakistan's sought after talent hunt programmes. Six teams representing GIKI, NUST, LUMS and IoBM have moved through to the final round of the competition and will compete
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Ghulam Ali to perform in Kolkata on January 12

Ghulam Ali to perform in Kolkata on January 12

Pakistani Ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali and his son will perform at an event on January 12 in Kolkata to the delight of Ghazal enthusiasts in India, reported The Indian Express. Ghulam Ali's concerts in Mumbai and Delhi were cancelled last year due to threats
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Telenor Pakistan attains ISO 9001: 2015 QMS Certification

Telenor Pakistan attains ISO 9001: 2015 QMS Certification

Telenor Pakistan has become the first and only telecom operator in the country to attain the ISO 9001: 2015 QMS Certification. The ISO 9001: 2015 is a standard launched by International Organisation for Standards (ISO) in September 2015 which helps busine
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Some banned outfits re-emerge in Punjab: official

Some banned outfits re-emerge in Punjab: official

Some banned organisations have re-emerged with new names and nomenclatures in Punjab province and the law enforcement agencies have launched an effective action against them following the approval of National Action Plan (NAP), a senior official of Punjab
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Bestway MD strikes gold medal at FWD Awards

Bestway MD strikes gold medal at FWD Awards

The Federation of Wholesale Distributors honoured Bestway Wholesale Managing Director Younus Sheikh by awarding him the prestigious Outstanding Achievement award at the Gold Medal Awards ceremony. The awards held annually at the HAC Royal Artillery Garden
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Sensitisation session on Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill held

Sensitisation session on Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill held

A sensitisation session was held on Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill by Pakhtunkhwa Civil Society Network (PCSN), Blue Veins, Tribal NGOs Consortium (TNC), Peace Justice and youth Organisation (PJYO) and AAS Foundation on Wednesday, in which journalis
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
SBP's Inflation Monitor: Khuzdar becomes cheapest city of country

SBP's Inflation Monitor: Khuzdar becomes cheapest city of country

Khuzdar (Balochistan) posted negative Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation during November 2015 and became most lowly inflated city of the country. While, Jhang, Sargodha and Nawabshah are most expensive cities of the country as highest CPI inflation was
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
SBP's Inflation Monitor: Khuzdar becomes cheapest city of country

SBP's Inflation Monitor: Khuzdar becomes cheapest city of country

Khuzdar (Balochistan) posted negative Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation during November 2015 and became most lowly inflated city of the country. While, Jhang, Sargodha and Nawabshah are most expensive cities of the country as highest CPI inflation was
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
National Forest Policy to be presented to CCI
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National Forest Policy to be presented to CCI

The government is planning to present a comprehensive National Forest Policy before the Council of Common Interests (CCI) in its next meeting for approval from all the four provinces. Minister for Climate Change Zahid Hamid informed this to the National A
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
US CG meets Shahbaz

US CG meets Shahbaz

American Consul General Zachary Harkenrider met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here Wednesday. Matters of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in various sectors were discussed during the meeting.
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Water crisis: PPP submits calling attention notice

Water crisis: PPP submits calling attention notice

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has submitted a Calling Attention Notice regarding water crisis in the National Assembly Secretariat on Wednesday. The Calling Attention Notice was submitted by Dr Nafisa Shah, Shahida Rehmani, Shazia Atta Marri, Imran Zafar L
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Pakistani deported from US sent back

Pakistani deported from US sent back

Pakistani authorities Wednesday sent back a Pakistani citizen, who was deported from the United States, without the verification and approval of the Ministry of Interior. An official said the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) immigration wing sent back S
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Supreme Court orders re-poll in PS-76 Dadu

Supreme Court orders re-poll in PS-76 Dadu

Turning down the Election Tribunal (ET) verdict about Sindh Assembly constituency PS-76 Dadu-III on Wednesday, the Supreme Court issued directives to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold re-poll in the constituency. A three-member bench heade
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami condemns role of 'pro-liberalism' media

Jamaat-e-Islami condemns role of 'pro-liberalism' media

The Central Shoora of the Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, has expressed deep concern over the promotion of nudity, obscenity and wickedness in society through the pro-liberalism media and has called upon the government to take practical steps to foil the West'
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Canadian delegation meets CM Punjab
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Canadian delegation meets CM Punjab

A high level Canadian delegation led by Leader of the Opposition of Ontario Province Patrick Brown met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. Matters of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in various sectors
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
PIC's new emergency block to be functional by end-March

PIC's new emergency block to be functional by end-March

Construction of new emergency block of the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) is in the final stage and the new block is expected to be functional by the end of March 2016. An amount of Rs 350 million is being spent by the "Friends of Punjab Institute o
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Punjab increases tax recovery target to Rs 5 billion per month: minister

Punjab increases tax recovery target to Rs 5 billion per month: minister

The Punjab government has increased recovery of tax collection from Rs 3.5 billion to Rs 5 billion per month this year which is a great success, Provincial Minister for Finance Dr Ayesha Ghaus Pasha said, here on Wednesday. She hoped that due to round the
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Traders laud voluntary tax scheme

Traders laud voluntary tax scheme

The Business community of Southern Punjab welcomed the Voluntary Tax Compliance Scheme for registration of non-filer traders, terming it a good move to help broaden tax net and improve revenue collection in the country. President of Multan Chamber of Comm
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
MCCI urges government to declare water emergency

MCCI urges government to declare water emergency

The business community of Southern Punjab has urged the government to declare a water emergency in the country, otherwise the country would face severe water crisis within 10 years. The president of Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) Fareed Mugh
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
US Cultural Affairs attaché visits NUML

US Cultural Affairs attaché visits NUML

Country Cultural Affairs attaché United States Embassy, Islamabad Dr Daniel S Mattern visited National University of Modern Languages (NUML) on Wednesday, met Rector NUML Major General Ziauddin Najam (R) and discussed topic of mutual interests. Registrar
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
14 CTD officers rewarded for arresting wanted militants

14 CTD officers rewarded for arresting wanted militants

A ceremony was held at the office of Inspector General of Police (IGP), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nasir Khan Durrani for distribution of monetary awards to the officers of the Counter-Terrorism Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The officers were rewarded in recog
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Jam Mashooq Ali meets Shahbaz

Jam Mashooq Ali meets Shahbaz

Advisor to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Jam Mashooq Ali met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here Wednesday.
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Chancery building: Musharraf may face parliamentary scrutiny

Chancery building: Musharraf may face parliamentary scrutiny

The former president General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) is likely to face a parliamentary scrutiny for allegedly protecting one of his hand-picked envoys, a retired military general, after he was found involved in embezzlement during his posting aboard.
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
MoU signed to establish green industrial estate

MoU signed to establish green industrial estate

A memorandum of understanding was signed on Wednesday by the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade, the Shandong Yulong Real Estate Group and the Roshan Packages PVT LTD in Lahore. Chief Executive Officer Amena Cheema, Sunato, and Tayyab Aijaz represented
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Gwadar port termed backbone of economic corridor

Gwadar port termed backbone of economic corridor

With India continuing to threaten Pakistan's stratego-economic interests from east, the $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) seems to have created a major paradigm shift in the policy approach of Pakistan's armed forces. Guarding Pakistan's
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Terminal brings in around one million tonnes of LNG so far: Engro chief

Terminal brings in around one million tonnes of LNG so far: Engro chief

ENGRO Chief Executive Officer Elengy Syed Muhammad Ali has said since being operational, the liquefied natural gas terminal has, so far, brought in about one million tonnes of it in 17 voyages which marks the 88 per cent use of the Engro Elengy Terminal P
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
National Assembly body approves Plant Breeders Rights Bill, 2015
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National Assembly body approves Plant Breeders Rights Bill, 2015

A parliamentary body on Wednesday approved the Plant Breeders Rights Bill, 2015 for ensuring breeders' rights and establishing a viable seed industry for food security in Pakistan with some proposed amendments. The National Assembly Standing Committee on
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
National Assembly body approves Plant Breeders Rights Bill, 2015
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National Assembly body approves Plant Breeders Rights Bill, 2015

A parliamentary body on Wednesday approved the Plant Breeders Rights Bill, 2015 for ensuring breeders' rights and establishing a viable seed industry for food security in Pakistan with some proposed amendments. The National Assembly Standing Committee on
Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
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The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (January 06, 2016) and the forecast for Thursday (January 07, 2016).

Published 07 Jan, 2016 12:00am
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