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Print - 2016-02-27
Tribal jirga vows full support to security forces

Tribal jirga vows full support to security forces

A jirga of Haleemzai tribe of Mohmand Agency on Friday pledged to extend full support to the local administration and the security forces in eliminating militants from the area. Addressing the jirga, Political Agent Mehmood Aslam Wazir said that it was ou
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 278.46 points

BRIndex30 up 278.46 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 18,765.95 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 19,066.27 points and an intraday low of 18,772.73 points and closed at 19,044.41 points which was 278.46 points or 1.48 pe
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
NAB to adopt zero tolerance: Qamar

NAB to adopt zero tolerance: Qamar

Qamar Zaman Chaudhry, Chairman NAB said that NAB is committed to eradicate corruption by using all its resources across the board by adopting Zero Tolerance Policy. He said that indeed it is a cherished moment for the passing out Trainee Officers of NAB a
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
POL products' prices: Ogra recommends up to Rs 8.48 per litre reduction

POL products' prices: Ogra recommends up to Rs 8.48 per litre reduction

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) while calculating the last month's oil imports from international market has forwarded a summary here Friday recommending up to Rs 8.48 per litre reduction in petroleum products' prices, effective March 1, 2016.
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
POL products' prices: Ogra recommends up to Rs 8.48 per litre reduction

POL products' prices: Ogra recommends up to Rs 8.48 per litre reduction

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) while calculating the last month's oil imports from international market has forwarded a summary here Friday recommending up to Rs 8.48 per litre reduction in petroleum products' prices, effective March 1, 2016.
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
POL products'' prices: Ogra recommends up to Rs 8.48 per litre reduction

POL products'' prices: Ogra recommends up to Rs 8.48 per litre reduction

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) while calculating the last month''s oil imports from international market has forwarded a summary here Friday recommending up to Rs 8.48 per litre reduction in petroleum products'' prices, effective March 1, 201
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (February 26, 2016).

Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Sugar industry: Ministry discusses ways and means to create R&D fund

Sugar industry: Ministry discusses ways and means to create R&D fund

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) on Friday discussed ways and means to create a Research and Development (R&D) fund for the sugar industry. Sources in sugar industry told Business Recorder that the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Sugar industry: Ministry discusses ways and means to create R&D fund

Sugar industry: Ministry discusses ways and means to create R&D fund

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) on Friday discussed ways and means to create a Research and Development (R&D) fund for the sugar industry. Sources in sugar industry told Business Recorder that the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Sugar industry: Ministry discusses ways and means to create R&D fund

Sugar industry: Ministry discusses ways and means to create R&D fund

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) on Friday discussed ways and means to create a Research and Development (R&D) fund for the sugar industry. Sources in sugar industry told Business Recorder that the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed patterns
Currency

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

Divergent trends were seen on the money market on Friday as the rupee moved both ways against the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee gained five paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.60 and Rs 104.62, they said.
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed patterns
Currency

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

Divergent trends were seen on the money market on Friday as the rupee moved both ways against the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee gained five paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.60 and Rs 104.62, they said.
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (February 26, 2016).

Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Controversial remarks: Asma refuses to submit written apology
Exchange

Controversial remarks: Asma refuses to submit written apology

The counsel of Muttahida Qaumi Movement party chief Altaf Hussain, Asma Jahangir, has declined to present a written apology over what she had said about the members of a full bench of the Lahore High Court hearing the petitions seeking registration of a h
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (February 26, 2016).

Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Controversial remarks: Asma refuses to submit written apology
Exchange

Controversial remarks: Asma refuses to submit written apology

The counsel of Muttahida Qaumi Movement party chief Altaf Hussain, Asma Jahangir, has declined to present a written apology over what she had said about the members of a full bench of the Lahore High Court hearing the petitions seeking registration of a h
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
UBS charged with 'serious' fiscal fraud in Belgium

UBS charged with 'serious' fiscal fraud in Belgium

Belgium on Friday charged Swiss banking giant UBS with "serious and organised" fiscal fraud for encouraging clients to cheat on their taxes, as well as being involved in money laundering. UBS is also under investigation in the US and France accused of usi
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
UBS charged with 'serious' fiscal fraud in Belgium

UBS charged with 'serious' fiscal fraud in Belgium

Belgium on Friday charged Swiss banking giant UBS with "serious and organised" fiscal fraud for encouraging clients to cheat on their taxes, as well as being involved in money laundering. UBS is also under investigation in the US and France accused of usi
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (February 26, 2016)

Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
UBS charged with ''serious'' fiscal fraud in Belgium

UBS charged with ''serious'' fiscal fraud in Belgium

Belgium on Friday charged Swiss banking giant UBS with "serious and organised" fiscal fraud for encouraging clients to cheat on their taxes, as well as being involved in money laundering. UBS is also under investigation in the US and France accused of usi
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (February 26, 2016).

Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Europe's Infantino wins FIFA presidency

Europe's Infantino wins FIFA presidency

Europe's Gianni Infantino on Friday won the presidency of FIFA with a convincing win over Asian rival Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and vowed to lead the scandal tainted body into a new era. The 45-year-old Swiss-Italian general secretary of UEFA g
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Europe's Infantino wins FIFA presidency

Europe's Infantino wins FIFA presidency

Europe's Gianni Infantino on Friday won the presidency of FIFA with a convincing win over Asian rival Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and vowed to lead the scandal tainted body into a new era. The 45-year-old Swiss-Italian general secretary of UEFA g
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Government importing LNG on lowest prices in Asia: Khaqan

Government importing LNG on lowest prices in Asia: Khaqan

Pakistan is importing LNG from Qatar on the lowest prices in Asia while the government is also focusing on indigenous oil and gas exploration. Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, informed this to the National Assembly Frida
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (February 26, 2016).

Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Government importing LNG on lowest prices in Asia: Khaqan

Government importing LNG on lowest prices in Asia: Khaqan

Pakistan is importing LNG from Qatar on the lowest prices in Asia while the government is also focusing on indigenous oil and gas exploration. Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, informed this to the National Assembly Frida
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (February 26, 2016).

Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Government importing LNG on lowest prices in Asia: Khaqan

Government importing LNG on lowest prices in Asia: Khaqan

Pakistan is importing LNG from Qatar on the lowest prices in Asia while the government is also focusing on indigenous oil and gas exploration. Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, informed this to the National Assembly Frida
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (February 26, 2016) and the forecast for Saturday (February 27, 2016).

Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Government can negotiate with Swiss banks to bring back wealth: envoy

Government can negotiate with Swiss banks to bring back wealth: envoy

Swiss Ambassador Marc Peirre George has said that Pakistan can negotiate with Swiss banks to bring back its wealth like Tunisia. They would have to prove in the court that it was a black money earned by tax-evasion, drugs, smuggling or any other unfair me
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Government can negotiate with Swiss banks to bring back wealth: envoy

Government can negotiate with Swiss banks to bring back wealth: envoy

Swiss Ambassador Marc Peirre George has said that Pakistan can negotiate with Swiss banks to bring back its wealth like Tunisia. They would have to prove in the court that it was a black money earned by tax-evasion, drugs, smuggling or any other unfair me
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Government can negotiate with Swiss banks to bring back wealth: envoy

Government can negotiate with Swiss banks to bring back wealth: envoy

Swiss Ambassador Marc Peirre George has said that Pakistan can negotiate with Swiss banks to bring back its wealth like Tunisia. They would have to prove in the court that it was a black money earned by tax-evasion, drugs, smuggling or any other unfair me
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Rs 100 billion allocated for Pakistan Airways

Rs 100 billion allocated for Pakistan Airways

Secretary Aviation Irfan Ilahi on Friday said the government has allocated Rs 100 billion for Pakistan Airways. According to a private news channel, he said that the federal government seems to have been finalising arrangements for the launching of Pakist
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Rs 100 billion allocated for Pakistan Airways

Rs 100 billion allocated for Pakistan Airways

Secretary Aviation Irfan Ilahi on Friday said the government has allocated Rs 100 billion for Pakistan Airways. According to a private news channel, he said that the federal government seems to have been finalising arrangements for the launching of Pakist
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Rs 100 billion allocated for Pakistan Airways

Rs 100 billion allocated for Pakistan Airways

Secretary Aviation Irfan Ilahi on Friday said the government has allocated Rs 100 billion for Pakistan Airways. According to a private news channel, he said that the federal government seems to have been finalising arrangements for the launching of Pakist
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Steep decline in cotton production
Cotton

Steep decline in cotton production

Pakistan's cotton output has declined by a whopping 34 percent in the current season - from 14.593 million bales last year to 9.687 million bales - according to the Pakistan Ginners Association. If the weight of a cotton bale is at 170 kilograms per bale
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Undemocratic parties in a democratic system

Undemocratic parties in a democratic system

Although vote bank of the Jamaat-e-Islami is quite small, it happens to be most democratic internally. It holds regular elections, quite often precipitating changes at the top and takes positions on vital national issues after intense deliberations at the
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Testing times for government

Testing times for government

The year 2016 started with some tough rides for the federal government in power. The first one being the unprecedented strike by unions at PIA, which paralysed the aviation sector of the country and unnerved the government to the extent that it opted to s
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Thar coal - separating fact from fiction

Thar coal - separating fact from fiction

Ever since Thar's vast coal resources were discovered in the early 1990s, concerns have been raised regarding their potential to generate electricity, their economic viability and sustainability, the coal quality and the adverse environmental impact it mi
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Pratt & Whitney A320neo engine suffers new test snag

Pratt & Whitney A320neo engine suffers new test snag

Pratt & Whitney has suffered a fresh problem during testing of new aircraft engines for the Airbus A320neo, but flight trials of the latest version of Europe's best-selling airliner are continuing, people familiar with the matter said. The problem occurre
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Travesty of the situation

Travesty of the situation

This is apropos a news item 'US dominates arms trade as Asia, Mid-East boost imports', carried by Business Recorder on February 23. That the title or caption of this news item is profound is a fact that has found its best expression in the current
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Soya, corn prices fall
Cotton

Soya, corn prices fall

US corn and soyabean prices fell on Thursday as commodity traders reacted to forecasts of increased corn plantings and grain production, as well as predictions of falling prices in the coming growing season. But wheat futures bounced back during the day's
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Oil ends down on profit-taking but still up strongly on week

Oil ends down on profit-taking but still up strongly on week

Oil prices fell on Friday as investors cashed out big weekly profits after a rally driven by disruptions to crude supplies and Wall Street's gains from US economic data. Prices turned negative soon after the release of weekly US oil rig data by industry f
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Zong to invest $400 million to expand its 3G, 4G services

Zong to invest $400 million to expand its 3G, 4G services

Zong Friday announced to expand the scope of its 3G and 4G services across the country by ensuring 100 percent 3G and 60 percent 4G coverage by pumping $300-$400 million in the current year. With over $1 billion already invested and more than 250 cities c
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan welcomes Syria ceasefire agreement

Pakistan welcomes Syria ceasefire agreement

Reiterating its principled position of neutrality, impartiality and respect of territorial integrity and sovereignty of Syria, Pakistan on Friday welcomed the agreement reached between Russia and United States on cessation of hostilities in the war-torn S
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Punjab Governor meets President
Exchange

Punjab Governor meets President

Punjab Governor Rafique Rajwana met President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday to exchange views over politics and the Punjab law and order. Sources said the governor informed president about various development initiatives in his province though other important
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
KP WPA decides to hold caucus election next month

KP WPA decides to hold caucus election next month

A meeting of Women Parliamentary Association (WPA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly chaired by Provincial Minister for Labour, Anisa Zeb Takir Kheli Friday concurred to hold its caucus election in next month. The meeting among others was attended by Patron-
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Investment by OMCs: Bakri seeks tax incentives for first three years

Investment by OMCs: Bakri seeks tax incentives for first three years

Managing Director, Bakri Pakistan, Mirza Shakeel Baig has urged the government to extend tax incentives for first three years to encourage foreign investment by new Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) along with one window facility. Addressing Pakistan Energy
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Investment by OMCs: Bakri seeks tax incentives for first three years

Investment by OMCs: Bakri seeks tax incentives for first three years

Managing Director, Bakri Pakistan, Mirza Shakeel Baig has urged the government to extend tax incentives for first three years to encourage foreign investment by new Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) along with one window facility. Addressing Pakistan Energy
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
DN takes notice of encroachments on graveyards

DN takes notice of encroachments on graveyards

District Nazim, Peshawar, Mohammad Asim Khan has taken stern notice of encroachments on graveyards in Beri Bagh localities of the provincial metropolis and directed immediate demolition of the shops illegally established. The District Nazim while expressi
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan Post Office deficit increases to Rs 6.5 billion per annum: DG

Pakistan Post Office deficit increases to Rs 6.5 billion per annum: DG

Pakistan Post Office deficit increased to Rs 6.5 billion per annum, Director General Fakir Syed Shaharyaruddin revealed this while briefing a parliamentary panel here on Friday. However, the department has submitted a reform agenda to the Prime Minister f
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Is FBR timely placing on ATL names of taxpayers/traders?

Is FBR timely placing on ATL names of taxpayers/traders?

A legal question has been raised whether Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is timely placing names of taxpayers/traders on Active Taxpayer List (ATL) where acknowledgement of the returns filed under Voluntary Tax Compliance Scheme (VTCS) has been received.
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
I&P Directorate launches crackdown on passport agents

I&P Directorate launches crackdown on passport agents

Following the directives of Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, the Directorate of Immigration & Passport (I&P) has launched a crackdown against agents and tout mafia roaming outside its offices across the country. An official said that during the
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
US musical band performs in Karachi
Exchange

US musical band performs in Karachi

The Ari Roland Jazz Quartet brought smiles to the faces of 250 young children from Karachi's Dar ul Khushnud and Trinity Methodist schools. For many of the youngsters, the concert was their first experience with live American music. The US State Departmen
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
'Effective measures needed for women political participation'

'Effective measures needed for women political participation'

KP Acting Governor Asad Qaiser has said that political participation of women has increased but there is still need of effective measures to ensure their effective participation. He expressed these views while talking to a multi-party delegation, which ca
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Nisar meets Shahbaz

Nisar meets Shahbaz

Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif here on Friday. Matters regarding steps against terrorism under National Action Plan beside overall situation of the country were discussed in the meeting.
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Reputed former IRA chief jailed for tax evasion

Reputed former IRA chief jailed for tax evasion

A man reputed to be the former chief of the Provisional Irish Republican Army paramilitary group was on Friday jailed for 18 months for tax evasion in Ireland. At a hearing at Dublin's Special Criminal Court, Thomas Murphy, nicknamed "Slab", was sentenced
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Islamabad, KP White register win in U-20 hockey

Islamabad, KP White register win in U-20 hockey

Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa White recorded victories against their respective rivals in the ongoing National Junior Under-20 Boys Hockey Championship being played here at Lala Ayub Hockey Stadium on Friday. Former World Champion Qamar Zaman was the c
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan Veterans' beat England North in Veterans Mini Cup

Pakistan Veterans' beat England North in Veterans Mini Cup

Pakistan veterans' maintained their winning streak in the over fifty Veterans Mini World Cricket Cup beating England North by 52 runs to get their fourth consecutive win on Friday at Colombo Cricket Ground. According to information made available to APP f
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
United, Liverpool and Tottenham sweep into Europa League last 16

United, Liverpool and Tottenham sweep into Europa League last 16

Manchester United came from behind to beat Midtjylland 5-1 with a brace from debut striker Marcus Rashford while Tottenham beat Fiorentina 3-0 and Liverpool squeezed past Augsburg to make the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday. United had been trail
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Bangladesh post big win over UAE

Bangladesh post big win over UAE

Bowlers made a combined effort as Bangladesh shrugged off a poor batting display to beat the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 51 runs in the Asia Cup in Dhaka on Friday. Mashrafe Mortaza, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahmudullah Riyad and Shakib Al Hasan each grabbed
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan face India in Asia Cup opener today

Pakistan face India in Asia Cup opener today

Pakistan Twenty20 skipper Shahid Afridi on Friday brushed aside his retirement talks to focus on the Asia Cup and next month's ICC World Twenty20 in India. Pakistan are set for a cracker of a contest in their Asia Cup opener when they face arch-rivals Ind
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
US, backed by China, proposes tough North Korea sanctions at UN

US, backed by China, proposes tough North Korea sanctions at UN

The United States presented a draft Security Council resolution on Thursday it negotiated with China that would dramatically tighten existing restrictions on North Korea after its January 6 nuclear test and create the toughest UN sanctions regime in over
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
At least 12 dead in Mogadishu hotel attack

At least 12 dead in Mogadishu hotel attack

At least 12 people were killed Friday in an attack in the heart of the Somali capital Mogadishu that was claimed by Islamist Shebab militants, a police official said. "One of the blasts took place near the Peace Gardens (park) and the other near the SYL h
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Austerity-weary Ireland votes in uncertain election

Austerity-weary Ireland votes in uncertain election

Ireland voted on Friday in an election which could make it the latest eurozone country to face political instability as anger over austerity erodes support for traditional parties. A steady turnout was reported as families, pensioners and people coming fr
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Balkan nations cap migrant numbers as EU warns of 'disaster'
Exchange

Balkan nations cap migrant numbers as EU warns of 'disaster'

Balkan countries on Friday announced a daily cap on migrant numbers, threatening to worsen a row between Austria and Greece over border restrictions, as the EU warned that failure of an upcoming migration summit with Turkey would spell "disaster". Sloveni
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Saudi jets arrive in Turkey to strike IS hours before truce

Saudi jets arrive in Turkey to strike IS hours before truce

Saudi jets on Friday arrived at a Turkish base to join the air campaign against Islamic State jihadists in Syria only hours before a ceasefire is to take force, Turkish and Saudi media reported. Four F-15 jets landed at Incirlik air base in the Adana prov
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
FFC gets excellence award

FFC gets excellence award

Management Association of Pakistan (MAP) awards Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) fertilizer sector excellence award for the year 2015 as an acknowledgement to exemplary management standards upheld by FFC in the industry. The award was presented during "31st
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
EU vote is no 'parlour game', UK finance minister warns
Currency

EU vote is no 'parlour game', UK finance minister warns

Finance minister George Osborne warned Friday that the prospect of Britain leaving the EU was not a "parlour game", adding that slowing global growth meant it was the "very worst time" to gamble on a Brexit. Speaking to the BBC in Shanghai, where he is at
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Libya deal spoilers could face 'measures': Med ministers

Libya deal spoilers could face 'measures': Med ministers

Mediterranean foreign ministers said Friday that European countries could take unspecified "measures" against parties in Libya who block a UN-backed unity government initiative for the war-torn nation. France, meanwhile, has said it would support economic
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Three British tourists found dead near Vietnam waterfall

Three British tourists found dead near Vietnam waterfall

Vietnamese police on Friday found the bodies of three British tourists near tiered waterfalls in the country's central highlands, an area popular with adventure travellers. The trio, a man and two women, were found amid rocks and pools of water near the f
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Palestinian wanted by Israel found dead in Bulgaria

Palestinian wanted by Israel found dead in Bulgaria

A Palestinian activist wanted by Israel over the killing of a Jewish settler 30 years ago was found dead Friday in Bulgaria, local police and the Palestinian Authority said. Omar Nayef Zayed, 51, was discovered in the courtyard of the Palestinian embassy
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Niger president to face run-off vote: official results

Niger president to face run-off vote: official results

Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou took a clear lead in the country's February 21 presidential election but will face a run-off against jailed opposition leader Hama Amadou, official results showed Friday. The CENI election commission said the 63-year-o
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Palestinian shot dead

Palestinian shot dead

A Palestinian tried to stab Israeli soldiers on Friday at a checkpoint near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank and was shot dead, the army said. The army "thwarted the attack, firing towards the assailant, resulting in his death", it said in a statement.
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Eto'o wins kiss-and-tell book ban appeal

Eto'o wins kiss-and-tell book ban appeal

A French court on Friday upheld a ban against a kiss-and-tell book written by a former mistress of Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o. The Paris High Court originally banned publication of the book, entitled 'Revenge Porn - Football, sex, money: the testimony of
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
France's Total fined 750,000 euros over Iraq 'oil for food' graft

France's Total fined 750,000 euros over Iraq 'oil for food' graft

French energy giant Total was ordered on appeal Friday to pay 750,000 euros for siphoning cash from the UN "oil-for-food" programme that aided sanctions-hit Iraq under Saddam Hussein. Total was among more than a dozen individuals and companies that had be
Published 27 Feb, 2016 12:00am
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