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Print - 2016-01-25
5.2 magnitude of quake felt in parts of KP

5.2 magnitude of quake felt in parts of KP

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was felt in Malakand, Dir, Swat and Chitral on Sunday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said. The quake originated from the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan and occurred at a depth of about 80 kilometres, the PMD sai
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
ESR 1122 imparts training to over 40,000 teachers

ESR 1122 imparts training to over 40,000 teachers

Director General Punjab Emergency Service Brigadier Dr Arshad Zia (retd) reviewed the consolidated reports of School Safety Trainings and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) trained by Emergency Service Rescue (ESR) 1122 previous year. The data rev
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan's thin red line: armed teachers in classrooms

Pakistan's thin red line: armed teachers in classrooms

Headmaster Naveed Gul walked past the armed guard at the gate into his office. As primary school pupils studied their morning lessons outside, he reached beneath his warm woolly sweater, and pulled out a gun.
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Five kilograms of charas seized

Five kilograms of charas seized

Swabi Police has recovered five kilograms best quality charas worth millions of rupees from the hidden cavities of a vehicle during search operation and arrested 4 proclaimed offenders (POs) wanted in murder and attempted cases to police. The police have
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Portugal votes in key presidential ballot

Portugal votes in key presidential ballot

Portuguese voters were electing a new president Sunday in a ballot being closely watched in Brussels as the country recovers from a 78-billion-euro ($85-billion) bailout. Although the post is largely ceremonial, the president has make-or-break power over
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
No bomb found on diverted Turkish Airlines flight from Texas

No bomb found on diverted Turkish Airlines flight from Texas

A Turkish Airlines flight from Houston, Texas, diverted to Shannon, Ireland, on Sunday was found to have no explosive devices on board and would take off to Istanbul soon, a spokesman for the flag carrier said.
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Gunmen kill police colonel, four others in Yemen's Aden

Gunmen kill police colonel, four others in Yemen's Aden

Unidentified gunmen have killed a police officer and four others in Yemen's Aden in a wave of attacks targeting security forces in the violence-plagued port city. Assailants on Sunday opened fire on a police vehicle carrying Colonel Taha al-Sobeihi in Ade
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Protesters march against Greece-Turkey border fence

Protesters march against Greece-Turkey border fence

Hundreds of people protested in north-east Greece Sunday against the security fence along the Turkish border, demanding the opening of safe routes for migrants, two days after 45 died making the risky Aegean Sea crossing. Demonstrators, some wearing life
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Former spy seeks to show UK knew of Guantanamo torture

Former spy seeks to show UK knew of Guantanamo torture

A former senior British intelligence officer wants to give evidence that the country's security services knew about the torture of inmates at the US prison camp in Guantanamo Bay, a newspaper reported. The former officer is seeking permission to present e
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Jordan under pressure over stranded Syrian refugees

Jordan under pressure over stranded Syrian refugees

Syrian refugees who have trekked across the desert fleeing expanding Russian air strikes are receiving a less-than-warm welcome in Jordan, which is keeping them penned up miles from anywhere on the grounds some of them may be militants. Some 17,000 Syrian
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Cut in global growth forecast
Currency

Cut in global growth forecast

In its latest "World Economic Outlook", the IMF has projected the world economy to grow at 3.4 percent in 2016 and 3.6 percent in 2017, down 0.2 percentage points in both years from the previous estimates made last October. The global growth forecasts wer
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Respect for parliament

Respect for parliament

Thursday's proceedings of the Senate presented an unsavoury picture of the government's attitude towards Parliament. Defence Minister Khwaja Asif was scheduled to be present in the house to brief the senators on Army Chief General Raheel Sharif's December
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Is trickle-down theory effective?

Is trickle-down theory effective?

Nawaz Sharif and his highly trusted economic lieutenant Ishaq Dar are firm proponents of capitalism, arguing in favour of a major private sector role in growth and citing the trickle-down theory as the way forward that would ensure that wealth would trick
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Disquiet grows over French state of emergency

Disquiet grows over French state of emergency

When a state of emergency was imposed in France after the November attacks, numb and terror-weary citizens welcomed the show of force. But a sense of creeping unease over civil liberties has turned to outright opposition in many quarters as French Preside
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
EU is falling apart?

EU is falling apart?

This is apropos "EU is 'falling apart' Soros warns" carried by Business Recorder on Saturday. According to it, American financier George Soros has warned that the European Union is 'falling apart'. "The EU is falling apart," Soros told a collection of WEF
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
'Continuity of policy is the key' - Salim Raza
Mutual Funds

'Continuity of policy is the key' - Salim Raza

BR Research recently sat down with the ex State Bank of Pakistan Governor, Syed Salim Raza to discuss issues surrounding Pakistan's macroeconomic landscape. Below are the edited excerpts from the conversation.
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
'Continuity of policy is the key' - Salim Raza
Mutual Funds

'Continuity of policy is the key' - Salim Raza

BR Research recently sat down with the ex State Bank of Pakistan Governor, Syed Salim Raza to discuss issues surrounding Pakistan's macroeconomic landscape. Below are the edited excerpts from the conversation.
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Bacha Khan University tragedy: Nadra identifies one attacker

Bacha Khan University tragedy: Nadra identifies one attacker

The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has reportedly identified one of the attackers of Bacha Khan University carnage as Ameer Rehman, a resident of South Waziristan. According to the data available in Nadra record and the Computerised
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Global sporting goods co takes major decision

Global sporting goods co takes major decision

Grays of Cambridge International, a leading name in sports goods and accessories has announced to sell its equity investment in Pakistani associate Grays of Cambridge (Pakistan) to the Anwar Khawaja Group. Talking to reporters Saturday night Paul Gray sai
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Global sporting goods co takes major decision

Global sporting goods co takes major decision

Grays of Cambridge International, a leading name in sports goods and accessories has announced to sell its equity investment in Pakistani associate Grays of Cambridge (Pakistan) to the Anwar Khawaja Group. Talking to reporters Saturday night Paul Gray sai
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
LEAs asked to initiate indiscriminate action against terrorists

LEAs asked to initiate indiscriminate action against terrorists

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said that operation against terrorists across the province is urgent need and asked the security forces and law-enforcement agencies for initiating indiscriminate operation to restore durable peace. Talking to media in
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
HCCI, ABITAT sign MoU to promote business
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HCCI, ABITAT sign MoU to promote business

Memo-randum of Understanding is being signed among Hyderabad Chamber Commerce and Industry with the Association Business and Industrialists of Tanzania and Turkey (ABITAT)for the facilitations trade facilities to the business and traders community.
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Handing over hospitals to NGOs: Sindh government's plan criticised

Handing over hospitals to NGOs: Sindh government's plan criticised

Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Hyderabad chapter's general secretary Pir Manzoor Ali has lambasted the Sindh Government for its plan to give 219 public sector hospitals under the control of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). "Paramedics have begun
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Your rupee last week
Exchange

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (January 18 to 22, 2016).

Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (January 17, 2016) and the forecast for Monday (January 18, 2016).

Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: ranged-bound business
Currency

THE RUPEE: ranged-bound business

Ranged-bound trading was witnessed on the money market as the rupee moved cautiously against the dollar during the week, ended on January 23, 2016. In the interbank market, the rupee was unmoved in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.94 a
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: ranged-bound business
Currency

THE RUPEE: ranged-bound business

Ranged-bound trading was witnessed on the money market as the rupee moved cautiously against the dollar during the week, ended on January 23, 2016. In the interbank market, the rupee was unmoved in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.94 a
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Massive blizzard paralyses New York and Washington; 19 dead

Massive blizzard paralyses New York and Washington; 19 dead

Millions of residents, business owners and workers began digging out on Sunday from a massive blizzard that brought Washington, New York and other north-eastern U.S. cities to a standstill, killing at least 19 people in several states.
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Massive blizzard paralyses New York and Washington; 19 dead

Massive blizzard paralyses New York and Washington; 19 dead

Millions of residents, business owners and workers began digging out on Sunday from a massive blizzard that brought Washington, New York and other north-eastern U.S. cities to a standstill, killing at least 19 people in several states.
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
'Saudi wants balanced market, not end to shale oil'

'Saudi wants balanced market, not end to shale oil'

Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, does not want an end to shale oil but a balanced oil market where all producers play a stabilising role, the chairman of state oil giant Saudi Aramco said in a television interview.
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
'Saudi wants balanced market, not end to shale oil'

'Saudi wants balanced market, not end to shale oil'

Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, does not want an end to shale oil but a balanced oil market where all producers play a stabilising role, the chairman of state oil giant Saudi Aramco said in a television interview.
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
''Saudi wants balanced market, not end to shale oil''

''Saudi wants balanced market, not end to shale oil''

Saudi Arabia, the world''s largest oil exporter, does not want an end to shale oil but a balanced oil market where all producers play a stabilising role, the chairman of state oil giant Saudi Aramco said in a television interview.
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Iran to buy 114 Airbuses to revamp ageing fleet
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Iran to buy 114 Airbuses to revamp ageing fleet

Iran said Sunday it will buy 114 Airbus planes to revitalise its ageing fleet, in the first major commercial deal announced since the lifting of sanctions under its nuclear agreement. Transport Minister Abbas Akhoundi said a deal on the purchase would be
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Iran to buy 114 Airbuses to revamp ageing fleet
Exchange

Iran to buy 114 Airbuses to revamp ageing fleet

Iran said Sunday it will buy 114 Airbus planes to revitalise its ageing fleet, in the first major commercial deal announced since the lifting of sanctions under its nuclear agreement. Transport Minister Abbas Akhoundi said a deal on the purchase would be
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Iran to buy 114 Airbuses to revamp ageing fleet
Exchange

Iran to buy 114 Airbuses to revamp ageing fleet

Iran said Sunday it will buy 114 Airbus planes to revitalise its ageing fleet, in the first major commercial deal announced since the lifting of sanctions under its nuclear agreement. Transport Minister Abbas Akhoundi said a deal on the purchase would be
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Germany rejects about 10 percent of migrants: minister

Germany rejects about 10 percent of migrants: minister

While Germany is still taking in around 2,000 refugees a day, it is now denying entry to about 200 others daily at its borders, the interior minister said Sunday. The tighter border controls come after the EU's top economy last year took in a record 1.1 m
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Germany rejects about 10 percent of migrants: minister

Germany rejects about 10 percent of migrants: minister

While Germany is still taking in around 2,000 refugees a day, it is now denying entry to about 200 others daily at its borders, the interior minister said Sunday. The tighter border controls come after the EU's top economy last year took in a record 1.1 m
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Equities remain bearish

Equities remain bearish

Coupled with lack of triggers, uncertainty on international front primarily kept Pakistan stocks bearish during the week that ended on January 22. The start of results announcement session, however, appears to have given a breather to bulls who recovered
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Equities remain bearish

Equities remain bearish

Coupled with lack of triggers, uncertainty on international front primarily kept Pakistan stocks bearish during the week that ended on January 22. The start of results announcement session, however, appears to have given a breather to bulls who recovered
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Equities remain bearish

Equities remain bearish

Coupled with lack of triggers, uncertainty on international front primarily kept Pakistan stocks bearish during the week that ended on January 22. The start of results announcement session, however, appears to have given a breather to bulls who recovered
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
In certain NAP areas 'the progress is slow': Prime Minister

In certain NAP areas 'the progress is slow': Prime Minister

Pakistan Sunday pledged further action to combat militants, but Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif admitted progress had often been slow, speaking just days after a deadly attack by heavily armed gunmen on a university campus killed 21 people. Sharif said Sunday
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
In certain NAP areas 'the progress is slow': Prime Minister

In certain NAP areas 'the progress is slow': Prime Minister

Pakistan Sunday pledged further action to combat militants, but Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif admitted progress had often been slow, speaking just days after a deadly attack by heavily armed gunmen on a university campus killed 21 people. Sharif said Sunday
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Obama urges 'serious' action against extremists

Obama urges 'serious' action against extremists

US President Barack Obama has urged Pakistan to show it is "serious" about crushing extremist networks operating on its territory, saying the latest mass killing of students underlined the need for more decisive action. In an interview with the Press Trus
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Obama urges 'serious' action against extremists

Obama urges 'serious' action against extremists

US President Barack Obama has urged Pakistan to show it is "serious" about crushing extremist networks operating on its territory, saying the latest mass killing of students underlined the need for more decisive action. In an interview with the Press Trus
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Afghan Taliban demand prisoner release

Afghan Taliban demand prisoner release

Afghanistan's Taliban demanded the release of political prisoners among a list of conditions that they said on Sunday would need to be met before they consider rejoining peace talks aimed at ending the 15-year war. Taliban forces have stepped up their cam
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Afghan Taliban demand prisoner release

Afghan Taliban demand prisoner release

Afghanistan's Taliban demanded the release of political prisoners among a list of conditions that they said on Sunday would need to be met before they consider rejoining peace talks aimed at ending the 15-year war. Taliban forces have stepped up their cam
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Hollande starts India visit

Hollande starts India visit

France's President Fran-cois Hollande played down the prospect of a swift conclusion to a drawn-out deal for New Delhi to buy 36 French jet fighters as he began a three-day visit to India Sunday. The invitation for Hollande to be chief guest at India's Re
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Hollande starts India visit

Hollande starts India visit

France's President Fran-cois Hollande played down the prospect of a swift conclusion to a drawn-out deal for New Delhi to buy 36 French jet fighters as he began a three-day visit to India Sunday. The invitation for Hollande to be chief guest at India's Re
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
17 terrorists killed in NWA

17 terrorists killed in NWA

At least seventeen suspected terrorists were killed and several others injured in aerial strikes of jet plants of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in Miranshah on Sunday. According to a private TV channel, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that PAF jets
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
17 terrorists killed in NWA

17 terrorists killed in NWA

At least seventeen suspected terrorists were killed and several others injured in aerial strikes of jet plants of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in Miranshah on Sunday. According to a private TV channel, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that PAF jets
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Federal health ministry website hacked

Federal health ministry website hacked

Hackers while committing cyber crime hacked the website of federal health ministry and left message regarding Charsadda massacre. The hackers showed solidarity with the bereaved families of Bacha Khan University attack's martyrs and victims and reminded t
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Egypt museum staff to face disciplinary hearing over Tut mask

Egypt museum staff to face disciplinary hearing over Tut mask

Eight employees of Cairo's Egyptian Museum will face a disciplinary hearing over a botched repair of the golden mask of King Tutankhamun, officials said on Sunday. The 3,300-year-old funerary mask of the boy pharaoh was damaged when its beard was knocked
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
No chance of IS presence in Kashmir: Geelani

No chance of IS presence in Kashmir: Geelani

While commenting over the purported statement of Islamic State in Kashmir, Chairman Hurriyat Conference Syed Ali Geelani has said that there is no chance of the presence of IS in this region but these kinds of statements can provide a tool for India and t
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Record three million people visited Qatar in 2015

Record three million people visited Qatar in 2015

Almost three million people visited Qatar in 2015, a record number for the energy-rich Gulf country, its tourism authority said on Sunday. A total of 2.93 million people travelled to Qatar last year for a holiday, business or personal reasons, according t
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Record three million people visited Qatar in 2015

Record three million people visited Qatar in 2015

Almost three million people visited Qatar in 2015, a record number for the energy-rich Gulf country, its tourism authority said on Sunday. A total of 2.93 million people travelled to Qatar last year for a holiday, business or personal reasons, according t
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Record three million people visited Qatar in 2015

Record three million people visited Qatar in 2015

Almost three million people visited Qatar in 2015, a record number for the energy-rich Gulf country, its tourism authority said on Sunday. A total of 2.93 million people travelled to Qatar last year for a holiday, business or personal reasons, according t
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Fata reforms committee to visit NW today

Fata reforms committee to visit NW today

The Fata reforms committee will visit North Waziristan on Monday (today) to take an input from the tribesmen. According to sources in Ministry of States and Frontiers Regions, the committee, headed by Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Azi
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Fata reforms committee to visit NW today

Fata reforms committee to visit NW today

The Fata reforms committee will visit North Waziristan on Monday (today) to take an input from the tribesmen. According to sources in Ministry of States and Frontiers Regions, the committee, headed by Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Azi
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Nepal's crisis drags on as ethnic minorities reject charter amendment

Nepal's crisis drags on as ethnic minorities reject charter amendment

Nepal's ethnic minorities have rejected a constitutional amendment, dashing hopes of an end to a political crisis that has led to fuel shortages and hampered deliveries of relief materials to survivors of last year's earthquakes. More than 50 people have
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Nepal's crisis drags on as ethnic minorities reject charter amendment

Nepal's crisis drags on as ethnic minorities reject charter amendment

Nepal's ethnic minorities have rejected a constitutional amendment, dashing hopes of an end to a political crisis that has led to fuel shortages and hampered deliveries of relief materials to survivors of last year's earthquakes. More than 50 people have
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Malaysia says arrests seven IS-linked militants

Malaysia says arrests seven IS-linked militants

Malaysian police said on Sunday seven members of an Islamic State (IS) cell had been arrested in a three-day operation carried out across the Southeast Asian country. The operation was launched in four states on January 22, ahead of Monday's International
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Malaysia says arrests seven IS-linked militants

Malaysia says arrests seven IS-linked militants

Malaysian police said on Sunday seven members of an Islamic State (IS) cell had been arrested in a three-day operation carried out across the Southeast Asian country. The operation was launched in four states on January 22, ahead of Monday's International
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Iraq summons Saudi envoy for 'interference' in its affairs

Iraq summons Saudi envoy for 'interference' in its affairs

Iraq's foreign ministry summoned Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Baghdad on Sunday to protest his "interference" in the country's internal affairs over remarks on militia forces fighting the Islamic State group. Thamer al-Sabhan is the first Baghdad-based Sa
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Iraq summons Saudi envoy for 'interference' in its affairs

Iraq summons Saudi envoy for 'interference' in its affairs

Iraq's foreign ministry summoned Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Baghdad on Sunday to protest his "interference" in the country's internal affairs over remarks on militia forces fighting the Islamic State group. Thamer al-Sabhan is the first Baghdad-based Sa
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Protests rattle Azerbaijan as oil price slump hits economy
Currency

Protests rattle Azerbaijan as oil price slump hits economy

Hit hard by falling oil prices, ex-Soviet Azerbaijan has plunged into an economic crisis that has seen rare protests shake the authorities in the tightly-controlled nation. Over the last week, violent clashes broke out between riot police and thousands of
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Protests rattle Azerbaijan as oil price slump hits economy
Currency

Protests rattle Azerbaijan as oil price slump hits economy

Hit hard by falling oil prices, ex-Soviet Azerbaijan has plunged into an economic crisis that has seen rare protests shake the authorities in the tightly-controlled nation. Over the last week, violent clashes broke out between riot police and thousands of
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Protests rattle Azerbaijan as oil price slump hits economy
Currency

Protests rattle Azerbaijan as oil price slump hits economy

Hit hard by falling oil prices, ex-Soviet Azerbaijan has plunged into an economic crisis that has seen rare protests shake the authorities in the tightly-controlled nation. Over the last week, violent clashes broke out between riot police and thousands of
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Scientific approach to promoting forests urged

Scientific approach to promoting forests urged

Additional Secretary (Technical) Forests, Shahid Rasheed Awan has said that look after of forests on scientific lines is the need of the hour and Forests Department is conducting training courses for its officers so that they could discharge their respons
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
'Balochistan to get $7 billion under CPEC project'

'Balochistan to get $7 billion under CPEC project'

Balochistan province will be receiving over $7 billion funds as its share from investment to be made under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. President of Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industries (QCCI), Jamal Khan Tarakai told APP that the
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Redressing public grievances: government to launch Call & SMS service

Redressing public grievances: government to launch Call & SMS service

Sindh government is currently in process to launch EZ-Effective Feedback Redressal Mechanism to redress public grievances. Authorities sharing detail of the service told media here on Sunday that citizens who may have applied for registration or mutation
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Shahbaz meets Ahsan

Shahbaz meets Ahsan

Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif here on Sunday meet Federal Minister Planning, Development & Reform Ahsan Iqbal and discussed with him matters pertaining to China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Shahbaz on the occasion underlined that the work
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
HR situation in Sindh hasn't improved much: civil society group

HR situation in Sindh hasn't improved much: civil society group

Civil Society Working Group Sindh on GSP Plus on Sunday urged the Sindh Government to empower Treaty Implementation Cell to develop co-ordination mechanism with the federal government for compliance of UN Conventions on Human Rights as required under the
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Chamkani-Badaber link road: officials asked to initiate work

Chamkani-Badaber link road: officials asked to initiate work

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak has directed the relevant officials to initiate work with further improvement on the detailed designing of the proposed dual carriage way link road from Chamkani to Badaber to make it more beneficial for ov
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Five of a family die in road accident

Five of a family die in road accident

Five member of a family including two children were killed when a trailer hit a motor cycle at Noor Kubra village in Muzaffargarh on Sunday. A family of Multan was going to Dera Ghazi Khan on a motor cycle. They were identified as Sanwara Khan, his wife R
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
PTI intra-party polls: Sarwar to contest election for Punjab's top slot

PTI intra-party polls: Sarwar to contest election for Punjab's top slot

As PTI's intra-party election campaign is heating up, party's former Punjab organiser Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, despite being the centre of a controversy over the past few days, on Sunday announced his candidature for the post of the party's Punjab presid
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Tax amnesty scheme aimed at protecting illegal money: JI

Tax amnesty scheme aimed at protecting illegal money: JI

Provincial Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani has termed Tax Amnesty Scheme, a scheme for provision of protection to money, generated illegally and through loot and plunder. He expressed these views while addressing a train
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
LGH launches new security plan

LGH launches new security plan

Lahore General Hospital Administration has launched a new security plan for the hospital to ensure safety of the patients, their attendants and staff. The administration has banned the attendants to remain with in-door patients or enter into wards without
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Cold and dry weather forecast for next 48 hours

Cold and dry weather forecast for next 48 hours

The Met Office has said that mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country. Dense foggy conditions would continue over most plain areas of Punjab, Peshawar division and upper Sindh during night & morning hours today (Monday).
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Sunflower to be cultivated over 87,000 acres in Punjab
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Sunflower to be cultivated over 87,000 acres in Punjab

The Punjab government has formulated a well-knitted plan for the promotion of sunflower and other oil seed crops in the province. The step has been taken to produce maximum edible oil aimed at lessen the import and produce maximum edible oil in the provin
Published 25 Jan, 2016 12:00am
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