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Print - 2016-04-06
Liquor factory sealed, three held in Charsadda

Liquor factory sealed, three held in Charsadda

The police sealed an illegal liquor factory and arrested three culprits besides recovering hundreds of litres of liquor. The City Police raided a factory involved in illegal manufacturing of liquor in Sardaryab area of district Charssada. The police recov
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
US ambassador meets Punjab governor

US ambassador meets Punjab governor

The American ambassador met the Punjab governor on Tuesday to discuss matters of mutual interest. Governor Rafique Rajwana met his guest, David Hale, who grieved the deaths in last week's park bombing, saying, "The Pakistani people are facing terrorism wi
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Power load shedding to end by March 2018: Abid

Power load shedding to end by March 2018: Abid

State Minister for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali has said that PML-N government is committed to eliminate load shedding of electricity by March 2018 and in this connection it was working simultaneously on power generation and laying new transmission lines
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Provision of tech education to women: Punjab Assembly passes resolution

Provision of tech education to women: Punjab Assembly passes resolution

Punjab Assembly in its 20th session here on Tuesday passed a resolution in which it was put forth that government should take measures to provide technical education to women. The session on Private Members Day was chaired by Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal.
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Cement industry records in March highest-ever dispatches

Cement industry records in March highest-ever dispatches

Cement industry has recorded its highest ever dispatches of 3.584 million tons during March 2016 on the strength of healthy growth in domestic consumption and turnaround in exports, enabling it to utilise more than 90 percent of installed capacity during
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Wisconsin up for grabs as Trump, Clinton seek upsets

Wisconsin up for grabs as Trump, Clinton seek upsets

Voters in the Midwestern state of Wisconsin cast their ballots Tuesday in the US presidential primaries, with Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton cast as underdogs hoping to pull off surprise come-from-behind wins. The stakes are highest for Trump, whose lon
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Wheat procurement campaign: Shahbaz reviews arrangements

Wheat procurement campaign: Shahbaz reviews arrangements

Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over a high level meeting regarding Wheat Procurement Campaign 2016-17. The meeting reviewed in detail the arrangements made for providing maximum facilities to the farmers at wheat procurement cente
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
DG NAB to deliver lecture

DG NAB to deliver lecture

Director General NAB, Ms Aliya Rashid will deliver lecture to the participants of orientation course for newly inducted employees being conducted in National Institute of Fire Technology at H-11, Police Lines Opp, National Police Academy, Islamabad at 11
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Janjua urges world to shun discriminatory policy towards Pakistan

Janjua urges world to shun discriminatory policy towards Pakistan

Prime Minister's Adviser on National Security Lieutenant General Nasir Khan Janjua (Retd) Tuesday urged the world to shun policy of discrimination towards Pakistan and take steps to ensure strategic stability in South Asia, threatened by India's massive d
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Federal Board TVET Policy Minister briefed about progress

Federal Board TVET Policy Minister briefed about progress

Minister of State Baligh Ur Rehman chaired a meeting regarding the progress report of Federal Board TVET and National TVET Policy on Tuesday. Minister was informed about the progress regarding Federal Board TVET Policy. Consultation process with the stake
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Panama Papers: PTI to submit adjournment motion in NA

Panama Papers: PTI to submit adjournment motion in NA

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is going to submit an adjournment motion in the National Assembly today to discuss Panama leaks; involving Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's family. PTI chairman Imran Khan will also attend the National Assembly session starting from
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Sambrial Bar President joins PML-Q

Sambrial Bar President joins PML-Q

Sambrial Bar Association President Chaudhry Azhar Nadeem Cheema advocate along with his supporters called on Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) senior central leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi at his residence here on Tuesday and
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Power sector: 'Punjab government encouraging investment'

Power sector: 'Punjab government encouraging investment'

The Punjab government is encouraging foreign companies, including Chinese, to cooperate and tackle the country's energy crisis and enhance industrial and economic bond by creating job opportunities in the power sector. The announcement by Provincial Minis
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Recoveries improve: power sector collection soars to 93.1 percent

Recoveries improve: power sector collection soars to 93.1 percent

The country's power sector collection has reached 93.1 per cent from 90.7 per cent due to consistent efforts of the Ministry of Water and Power. According to the documents, actual collection of Discos during first quarter of current fiscal year was 86.9 p
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
NIM team visits LCCI

NIM team visits LCCI

A 26-member delegation of National Institute of Management (NIM) on Tuesday visited Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to seek private sector's point of view on current economic scenario. The delegation, led by Ayesha Makhdoom, Director Nation
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
NHA establishes emergency response centers

NHA establishes emergency response centers

NHA Establish Emergency Response Centers along National Highways. Rs 23 Billion Allocated for Maintenance of Roads this year. Stakeholder Consultation Meeting on Annual Maintenance Plan 2015-16. The Stakeholders Consultation Meeting on Annual Road Mainten
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Iceland's PM resigns, Pakistan's PM announces inquiry commission

Iceland's PM resigns, Pakistan's PM announces inquiry commission

Iceland's prime minister resigned Tuesday, becoming the first political victim of a mushrooming world-wide scandal over hidden offshore financial dealings exposed in the so-called Panama Papers. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced Tuesday the formation
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Iceland's PM resigns, Pakistan's PM announces inquiry commission

Iceland's PM resigns, Pakistan's PM announces inquiry commission

Iceland''s prime minister resigned Tuesday, becoming the first political victim of a mushrooming world-wide scandal over hidden offshore financial dealings exposed in the so-called Panama Papers. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced Tuesday the formation
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Iceland''''s PM resigns, Pakistan''''s PM announces inquiry commission

Iceland''''s PM resigns, Pakistan''''s PM announces inquiry commission

Iceland''''s prime minister resigned Tuesday, becoming the first political victim of a mushrooming world-wide scandal over hidden offshore financial dealings exposed in the so-called Panama Papers. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced Tuesday the formati
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Gunnlaugsson biggest casualty

Gunnlaugsson biggest casualty

Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson was the biggest casualty of a world-wide media probe into 11.5 million leaked documents that purportedly reveal the offshore financial activities of 140 political figures, including 12 current or former heads of
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Gunnlaugsson biggest casualty

Gunnlaugsson biggest casualty

Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson was the biggest casualty of a world-wide media probe into 11.5 million leaked documents that purportedly reveal the offshore financial activities of 140 political figures, including 12 current or former heads of
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Gunnlaugsson biggest casualty

Gunnlaugsson biggest casualty

Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson was the biggest casualty of a world-wide media probe into 11.5 million leaked documents that purportedly reveal the offshore financial activities of 140 political figures, including 12 current or former heads of
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 05, 2016).

Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Gunnlaugsson biggest casualty

Gunnlaugsson biggest casualty

Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson was the biggest casualty of a world-wide media probe into 11.5 million leaked documents that purportedly reveal the offshore financial activities of 140 political figures, including 12 current or former heads of
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 05, 2016).

Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
US to provide nine AH-1Z Viper helicopters

US to provide nine AH-1Z Viper helicopters

The United States (US) Navy has awarded a $170.1 million contract to Bell Helicopter Textron Inc for the manufacture and delivery of nine AH-1Z aircraft, and nine auxiliary fuel kits for the government of Pakistan under the Foreign Military Sales program,
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 05, 2016).

Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
US to provide nine AH-1Z Viper helicopters

US to provide nine AH-1Z Viper helicopters

The United States (US) Navy has awarded a $170.1 million contract to Bell Helicopter Textron Inc for the manufacture and delivery of nine AH-1Z aircraft, and nine auxiliary fuel kits for the government of Pakistan under the Foreign Military Sales program,
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
R-LNG-based power projects: ECC allows CPPA to develop, execute PPA

R-LNG-based power projects: ECC allows CPPA to develop, execute PPA

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) has allowed Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) to develop and execute a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for three R-LNG-based power projects in public sector only. Sources said these projects are being establi
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
R-LNG-based power projects: ECC allows CPPA to develop, execute PPA

R-LNG-based power projects: ECC allows CPPA to develop, execute PPA

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) has allowed Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) to develop and execute a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for three R-LNG-based power projects in public sector only. Sources said these projects are being establi
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
R-LNG-based power projects: ECC allows CPPA to develop, execute PPA

R-LNG-based power projects: ECC allows CPPA to develop, execute PPA

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) has allowed Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) to develop and execute a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for three R-LNG-based power projects in public sector only. Sources said these projects are being establi
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Global recovery 'too weak, too fragile': IMF

Global recovery 'too weak, too fragile': IMF

Global economic recovery is still "too slow" and "too fragile" in the face of growing risks from a slowdown in China and subdued growth in developing economies, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said Tuesday. "The good news is that the r
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Global recovery 'too weak, too fragile': IMF

Global recovery 'too weak, too fragile': IMF

Global economic recovery is still "too slow" and "too fragile" in the face of growing risks from a slowdown in China and subdued growth in developing economies, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said Tuesday. "The good news is that the r
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Global recovery ''too weak, too fragile'': IMF

Global recovery ''too weak, too fragile'': IMF

Global economic recovery is still "too slow" and "too fragile" in the face of growing risks from a slowdown in China and subdued growth in developing economies, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said Tuesday. "The good news is that the r
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Index sheds 42 points

Index sheds 42 points

Stocks ended bearish Tuesday with the benchmark KSE-100 index losing 42 points to close at 33,766 points. Trading turnover rose to 328 million shares worth Rs 13.64 billion. Of the total 380, 152 issues appreciated, 199 depreciated while 29 remained uncha
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Index sheds 42 points

Index sheds 42 points

Stocks ended bearish Tuesday with the benchmark KSE-100 index losing 42 points to close at 33,766 points. Trading turnover rose to 328 million shares worth Rs 13.64 billion. Of the total 380, 152 issues appreciated, 199 depreciated while 29 remained uncha
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Index sheds 42 points

Index sheds 42 points

Stocks ended bearish Tuesday with the benchmark KSE-100 index losing 42 points to close at 33,766 points. Trading turnover rose to 328 million shares worth Rs 13.64 billion. Of the total 380, 152 issues appreciated, 199 depreciated while 29 remained uncha
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
BRIndex30 surges 136.53 points

BRIndex30 surges 136.53 points

On Tuesday, BRIndex30 opened at 21,579.89 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 21,945.18 points and an intraday low of 21,579.89 points and closed at 21,716.42 points which was 136.53 points or 0.63 p
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
BRIndex30 surges 136.53 points

BRIndex30 surges 136.53 points

On Tuesday, BRIndex30 opened at 21,579.89 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 21,945.18 points and an intraday low of 21,579.89 points and closed at 21,716.42 points which was 136.53 points or 0.63 p
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Economic corridor: Army chief vows secure environment

Economic corridor: Army chief vows secure environment

Zhang Chunxian, Member of the Political Bureau of Communist Party, China visited the GHQ on Tuesday and called on Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional stability and measures to enhance
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Economic corridor: Army chief vows secure environment

Economic corridor: Army chief vows secure environment

Zhang Chunxian, Member of the Political Bureau of Communist Party, China visited the GHQ on Tuesday and called on Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional stability and measures to enhance
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Major banks set up thousands of offshore firms

Major banks set up thousands of offshore firms

The trio of British banking giant HSBC and Swiss institutions UBS and Credit Suisse set up more than 4,500 offshore companies through Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca, Le Monde newspaper reported Tuesday. HSBC created 2,300 offshore companies, Credit
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Major banks set up thousands of offshore firms

Major banks set up thousands of offshore firms

The trio of British banking giant HSBC and Swiss institutions UBS and Credit Suisse set up more than 4,500 offshore companies through Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca, Le Monde newspaper reported Tuesday. HSBC created 2,300 offshore companies, Credit
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Major banks set up thousands of offshore firms

Major banks set up thousands of offshore firms

The trio of British banking giant HSBC and Swiss institutions UBS and Credit Suisse set up more than 4,500 offshore companies through Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca, Le Monde newspaper reported Tuesday. HSBC created 2,300 offshore companies, Credit
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
'Funding' to MQM by RAW: Merchant submits 'evidence'

'Funding' to MQM by RAW: Merchant submits 'evidence'

Sarfraz Merchant, a close aide of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Muhammad Anwar and a co-accused in the money laundering case involving Altaf Hussain, has purportedly submitted documentary evidence to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) with res
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
'Funding' to MQM by RAW: Merchant submits 'evidence'

'Funding' to MQM by RAW: Merchant submits 'evidence'

Sarfraz Merchant, a close aide of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Muhammad Anwar and a co-accused in the money laundering case involving Altaf Hussain, has purportedly submitted documentary evidence to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) with res
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Nepal risks fresh turmoil over flawed constitution: ICG

Nepal risks fresh turmoil over flawed constitution: ICG

Nepal risks more turmoil if it fails to address the demands for greater representation of minority ethnic Madhesis in the new constitution, the International Crisis Group (ICG) said on Tuesday in a report that drew criticism from the government. More than
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Three arrested in Spain over bomb hoax that forced plane back to airport

Three arrested in Spain over bomb hoax that forced plane back to airport

Spanish police said Tuesday they have arrested three people on suspicion of making a bomb hoax that caused a plane to return to Madrid airport escorted by an air force fighter jet. Spanish airport operator AENA on December 14 ordered a Brazilian TAM airli
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Bankers 'driven by money' in 'rigging' Libor
Libor

Bankers 'driven by money' in 'rigging' Libor

Five former bankers who worked for Barclays were "driven by money" when they conspired to fix the Libor lending rate, prosecutors told a London court as their trial opened Tuesday. "This is a fraud case," prosecutor James Hines told the jury at Southwark
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Argentina opposition attack president on Panama Papers

Argentina opposition attack president on Panama Papers

Argentine President Mauricio Macri's opponents attacked him Tuesday over his involvement in two offshore companies after his name appeared in the so-called Panama Papers leaks. A lawmaker from the Left Front party introduced a bill in the lower house of C
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
War crimes judges drop charges in Kenya Ruto case

War crimes judges drop charges in Kenya Ruto case

War crimes judges on Tuesday dropped charges of crimes against humanity against Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto over his alleged role in 2007-2008 post-election turmoil, but left open the possibility of a fresh trial. In what will be a fresh blow to
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
White House race offers rare cable news ratings surge

White House race offers rare cable news ratings surge

The 2016 White House race is generating record audiences for cable news networks - thanks in large part to controversial Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, who has dominated the media's election coverage. But will the increased viewership, which comes a
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Ministry comes under fire for export decline, other issues
Exchange

Ministry comes under fire for export decline, other issues

Senate Standing Committee on Commerce on Tuesday grilled Commerce Ministry for the worst performance in exports, discriminative policy in trade officers' selection and not taking the committee on board in negotiations on trade pacts with other countries.
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Ministry comes under fire for export decline, other issues
Exchange

Ministry comes under fire for export decline, other issues

Senate Standing Committee on Commerce on Tuesday grilled Commerce Ministry for the worst performance in exports, discriminative policy in trade officers' selection and not taking the committee on board in negotiations on trade pacts with other countries.
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (April 05, 2016)

Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
Ministry comes under fire for export decline, other issues
Exchange

Ministry comes under fire for export decline, other issues

Senate Standing Committee on Commerce on Tuesday grilled Commerce Ministry for the worst performance in exports, discriminative policy in trade officers'' selection and not taking the committee on board in negotiations on trade pacts with other countries.
Published 06 Apr, 2016 12:00am
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