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Print - 2016-06-22
Discovery of exoplanet sheds light on planet formation

Discovery of exoplanet sheds light on planet formation

Astronomers announced Monday the discovery of the youngest planet ever found outside our solar system, lending new insight into how planetary systems form. The 11 million-year-old exoplanet, named K2-33b, swiftly orbits around its star - K2-33 - in just 5
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Ballistic missile intercepted in Yemen

Ballistic missile intercepted in Yemen

A ballistic missile fired early Tuesday towards the central Yemeni city of Marib has been intercepted, a Saudi-led military coalition battling rebels in the impoverished nation said. The missile was "destroyed with no damage" after its launch at around 12
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Car bomb kills six Jordan soldiers on Syria border

Car bomb kills six Jordan soldiers on Syria border

A car bomb outside a Syrian refugee camp in Jordan killed six soldiers on Tuesday in a remote desert area where hundreds have been held for screening for suspected jihadist links. There was no immediate claim of responsibility but Jordan is part of the US
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Egyptian court quashes handover of Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia

Egyptian court quashes handover of Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia

An Egyptian court on Tuesday quashed a government decision to hand over two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, judicial sources said, overruling a deal that had sparked public outrage. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced the controversial accord in Apr
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Trump's $1.3 million campaign funds trounced by Clinton's $42 million

Trump's $1.3 million campaign funds trounced by Clinton's $42 million

Donald Trump will embark on the US presidential campaign with a war chest tens of millions of dollars smaller than that of his well-organised rival Hillary Clinton, financial documents filed Monday show. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee has
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Five tourists killed in Serbian motorway accident

Five tourists killed in Serbian motorway accident

Five people - three Slovaks and two Czechs - were killed and more than 20 others were injured on Tuesday when their bus swerved off the road in Serbia, officials said. The accident happened at about 0130 GMT near the town of Aleksinac, around 200 kilometr
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Four, including German national, die in US heatwave

Four, including German national, die in US heatwave

At least four people, including a German man, have died from the blistering heat that has gripped the western United States and sparked wildfires and evacuations across the region, authorities said Monday. Three hikers and a mountain biker succumbed to th
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Signs of possible North Korea missile launch

Signs of possible North Korea missile launch

North Korea appears to be readying another test of a powerful, new medium-range missile, following a series of failures for a ballistic weapons programme that aspires to threaten the US mainland, multiple reports said Tuesday. Japanese and South Korean me
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
President for best arrangements for Hajj pilgrims

President for best arrangements for Hajj pilgrims

President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to make the best possible arrangements for the Haj pilgrims during the upcoming Hajj season and ensure that Hajis should not face any difficulty in performing Hajj.
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
A 'non-serious' budget

A 'non-serious' budget

Now that the federal budget 2016-17, the fourth budget of the currentgovernment is likely to be approved soon by the Parliament, I would like to warn the readers and those who have interest in Pakistan's economy that this is a highly fragile and non-serio
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Pioneer Cement Limited

Pioneer Cement Limited

Pioneer Cement Limited (PIOC) was incorporated as a public listed company in 1986 and is principally in the business of production and sales of cement. The company was established as part of the Noon Group of Companies, a prominent business group with sub
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Pioneer Cement Limited

Pioneer Cement Limited

Pioneer Cement Limited (PIOC) was incorporated as a public listed company in 1986 and is principally in the business of production and sales of cement. The company was established as part of the Noon Group of Companies, a prominent business group with sub
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Imposition of 16 percent tax on cold storages criticised

Imposition of 16 percent tax on cold storages criticised

Chief co-ordinator of the cold stores Owners Association Khubaib Ahmed Khan has criticised the Punjab government decision to impose 16 percent tax on cold storages, saying that it is likely to increase in prices of fruits and vegetables for consumers. Thi
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
PDWP approves four uplift schemes

PDWP approves four uplift schemes

The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved four development schemes of various development sectors with an estimated cost of Rs 3379.267 million in the 41st meeting of PDWP of current fiscal year 2015-16 presided over by the Chairman Pla
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Value-added apparel export sector demands zero-rated tax regime

Value-added apparel export sector demands zero-rated tax regime

The value added apparel export sector has demanded of immediate announcement of zero rating sales tax for five export sectors so that exporters may feel confident to enter into contracts with foreign buyers keeping in view their cash flow accordingly.
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
IRSA stores 8.3 MAF of water in Mangla, Tarbela reservoirs
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IRSA stores 8.3 MAF of water in Mangla, Tarbela reservoirs

Though the Indus River System Authority is discharging 3,60,000 cusecs water in the sprawling canal irrigation network across the country for sowing and maturing of strategic Kharif crops , yet it has stored 8.3 MAF water in the Mangla and Tarbela dams 8.
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Rs 27 billion set aside for 'Khadim-e-Punjab Rural Roads Programme'

Rs 27 billion set aside for 'Khadim-e-Punjab Rural Roads Programme'

With a view to improving the access of villages to market and modernising road network in rural areas, the Punjab government has allocated an amount of Rs 27.0 billion in budget 2016-17 for 'Khadim-e-Punjab Rural Roads Program'. The 'Khadim-e-Punjab Rural
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Agriculture Department advises farmers

Agriculture Department advises farmers

Farmers have been told to carry out pest-scouting of their crops twice a week, especially during the critical stage of flowering. The Punjab Agriculture Department has said its field staff has reported attack of white fly, aphid and pink bollworm and also
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Ramazan bazaars: ACS Punjab reviews arrangements

Ramazan bazaars: ACS Punjab reviews arrangements

A meeting to monitor the arrangements in the Ramazan bazaars set up in Punjab, on daily basis, was held on Tuesday at Civil Secretariat under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Punjab Shamail Ahmad Khawaja.
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Crackdown against profiteers in Lahore on the cards

Crackdown against profiteers in Lahore on the cards

On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister, Price Control Magistrates have accelerated crackdown against the traders and shopkeepers involved in profiteering, hoarding and adulteration and other violations in 36 districts of the province.
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
'Quaid-e-Azam Apparel Park to create over 200,000 jobs'

'Quaid-e-Azam Apparel Park to create over 200,000 jobs'

Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company (PIEDMC) Chairman Malik Tahir Javaid has said the completion of Quaid-e-Azam Apparel Park at the Lahore-Sheikhupura Motorway would create over 200,000 jobs. In a briefing on Tuesday, he said the
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Shahbaz strengthens Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122

Shahbaz strengthens Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122

The chief minister has strengthened the Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 by approving the establishment of nine divisional urban search and rescue teams and Rescue 1122 in remaining 62 tehsils of the Punjab in the current fiscal year. "A comprehensive
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
'Anti-power pilferers' campaign launched

'Anti-power pilferers' campaign launched

The Daudzai sub-division of Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (PESCO) has launched campaign against electricity pilferers defaulters. According to a press release issued here on Tuesday, the campaign has been launched in pursuance of the directives of X
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
World Refugee Day: Pakistan's contributions unmatched: Sartaj

World Refugee Day: Pakistan's contributions unmatched: Sartaj

"World Refugee Day is a reminder of the international community's collective responsibility towards the plight of refugees the world over. The recent refugee crises, have more than ever, highlighted the importance of international solidarity and burden sh
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
July-May mobile phone imports increased by 5.11 percent

July-May mobile phone imports increased by 5.11 percent

Mobile phone imports in Pakistan have increased by 5.11 per cent during the first eleven months (July-May) of the current financial year (2015-16) compared to the same period of previous year. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), total im
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
KP government chalks out strategy to generate 1400 megawatts

KP government chalks out strategy to generate 1400 megawatts

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has prepared a strategy for generating 1400 mega watt electricity. These projects will be completed at the cost of Rs 12 billion that will be invested by the private sector. This was disclosed by Khyber Pakh
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Chinese media supports Pakistan's NSG bid

Chinese media supports Pakistan's NSG bid

China's state media has defended Pakistan's nuclear record and argued that any exemption to India for NSG entry should also be given to Pakistan. While India strives for Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) inclusion, it prevents Pakistan from joining by insisti
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Steel sector: FBR asked to levy identical ST rate on all units

Steel sector: FBR asked to levy identical ST rate on all units

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recommended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that all units in the steel sector be charged sales tax on the same basis rather than differentiating on the source of power they use for production and remove
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
KP Assembly adjourned due to scuffle among PTI MPAs

KP Assembly adjourned due to scuffle among PTI MPAs

Ruling Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf's legislators once again scuffled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly leaving the Speaker Asad Qaiser with no option but to adjourn the proceedings of the House due to which demands of various departments for grants couldn't have
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
QAU inaugurates Golden Jubilee celebrations

QAU inaugurates Golden Jubilee celebrations

Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) has inaugurated year-long celebrations for 50th year of its establishment. A ceremony in this regard was held on the campus to formally announce the commencement of the Golden Jubilee Year of QAU. Professor Dr Mukhtar Ahmed,
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
President for measures to help women, children in prisons

President for measures to help women, children in prisons

President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday urged concerted and effective measures to ameliorate the condition of women and children in the prisons and noted with appreciation the practical steps taken by the Wafaqi Mohtasib in this regard. The President was add
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Growers urged to schedule irrigation plans in view of rains

Growers urged to schedule irrigation plans in view of rains

The Met Office on Tuesday asked the farmers depending on tube-wells to schedule their crops irrigations ahead of the expected rainy spell. It urged that farmers should control further weeds growth at the present stages to stop any negative impact on crops
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Imran appoints Qureshi, Tareen as PTI's vice-chairman, SG

Imran appoints Qureshi, Tareen as PTI's vice-chairman, SG

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday appointed Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Jahanagir Khan Tareen as vice chairman and secretary general of the party, respectively. A spokesman of the party said that the intra-party elections of PTI w
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Bank AL Habib, Wemsol collaborate to launch merchant acquiring business

Bank AL Habib, Wemsol collaborate to launch merchant acquiring business

Bank AL Habib Limited recently announced the launch of its POS acquiring business in an exclusive collaboration with Wemsol (Pvt) Ltd, owned by the reputable Machyara Group. Through this launch, Bank AL Habib has become only the fifth bank in Pakistan to
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
KPK CM's performance: PTI chief eases concerns of MNAs

KPK CM's performance: PTI chief eases concerns of MNAs

The five disgruntled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members of national assembly have informed party chairman Imran Khan that change in the province in the presence of chief minister Khattak was a 'wishful thinking'. The MNAs Dawar Kundi, Amirullah Marwat
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Opposition MNAs stage walkout against Chaudhry Nisar's absence

Opposition MNAs stage walkout against Chaudhry Nisar's absence

The opposition parties including Pakistan People's Party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Muttahida Qaumi Movement walked out of the National Assembly on Tuesday in protest against absence of Interior Minister Nisar Ali Khan from the House. The opposition pa
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Faysal Bank expands its Islamic branch network

Faysal Bank expands its Islamic branch network

Faysal Bank Limited marked the launch of its Islamic banking branches planned for the year 2016 with the opening of Binoria SITE branch Karachi, followed by Sohrab Goth Karachi, Kashmir Road Rawalpindi, DHA Phase I Commercial Area Karachi, Matta Bazar Swa
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Balochistan ex-finance advisor sent on NAB remand

Balochistan ex-finance advisor sent on NAB remand

Former Balochistan Finance advisor Khalid Lango was handed over to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on additional 14-day remand. He was produced in the accountability court over the completion of his 28-day remand. Judge Majeed Nasir expressed anger o
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Private airline asked to remove 12 aircraft

Private airline asked to remove 12 aircraft

Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) regulatory department has issued notice to Shaheen International Airlines to remove 12 aircraft from flying for technical reasons and accused the airline of consistently violating international norms. Airlines' own regulat
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
NA approves 19 demands for grants

NA approves 19 demands for grants

The National Assembly on Tuesday approved 19 demands for grants of Rs 149 billion for Ministry of Water and Power, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of National Food Security and Research and Foreign Affairs. These demands were presented by the Finance Minis
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
EDF approves 'KP Women Entrepreneurs Skill Development Programme'

EDF approves 'KP Women Entrepreneurs Skill Development Programme'

Board of Administrators of Export Development Fund (EDF) on Tuesday approved KP Women Entrepreneurs Skill Development Programme in Peshawar under which training centre for KP women entrepreneurs will be established with the aim at exploring new markets an
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Section 144 imposed: swimming in Indus, 'one wheeling' banned

Section 144 imposed: swimming in Indus, 'one wheeling' banned

In order to avoid any loss of human life and in particular youngsters, the Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad has imposed a ban under Section 144 Cr. PC. on taking bath/swimming in the Indus River and linked canals viz. Phulleli, Pinyari and channel.
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Corps Commander Karachi calls on Edhi

Corps Commander Karachi calls on Edhi

Corps Commander Karachi Lieutenant General Naveed Mukhtar paid a visit to philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi to inquire about his health on Tuesday. He appreciated Edhi's services for the nation, said a statement. "Abdul Sattar Edhi is pride of our nation",
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
HESCO sets up special teams for 'correct meter reading'

HESCO sets up special teams for 'correct meter reading'

On the directives of Federal Secretary for Water and Power Muhammad Younus Dhaga, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Hyderabad Electric Supply Company(HESCO) Akhtar Ali Randhawa has set up special teams of officers to achieve 100 percent correct meter reading o
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
HCCI calls for recovery of missing son of Justice Sajjad

HCCI calls for recovery of missing son of Justice Sajjad

The President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Goharullah and members of the Executive Committee have expressed their grave concerns over the mysterious missing of the son of Chief Justice Sindh High Court Mr Justice Sajjad Ali shah.
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Rabi season: fertiliser prices set to reduce by Rs 390/bag: Engro CEO

Rabi season: fertiliser prices set to reduce by Rs 390/bag: Engro CEO

The government's Rs 36 billion subsidies on urea and massive cut in sales tax will help reduce domestic fertiliser prices by 20 percent during the upcoming crop season. "Fertiliser prices are being reduced by around Rs 390 per bag, which is a 20 percent c
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
PSX MD underscores need for raising market capital to $100 billion

PSX MD underscores need for raising market capital to $100 billion

Pakistan, with its $3 billion investment universe post MSCI upgrade to Emerging Market index in May 2017, would be lacking "depth" in terms of market capital and liquidity, said MD PSX Nadeem Naqvi here Tuesday. Talking to journalists at Karachi Press Clu
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
PSX MD underscores need for raising market capital to $100 billion

PSX MD underscores need for raising market capital to $100 billion

Pakistan, with its $3 billion investment universe post MSCI upgrade to Emerging Market index in May 2017, would be lacking "depth" in terms of market capital and liquidity, said MD PSX Nadeem Naqvi here Tuesday. Talking to journalists at Karachi Press Clu
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
CM encourages implementation of HRMIS in police department

CM encourages implementation of HRMIS in police department

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif termed human resource management information system as an important progress with regard to improvement in police system during a meeting held regarding reforms in police system through utilisation of modern t
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Knowledge, research main steps towards peace, development: KP governor

Knowledge, research main steps towards peace, development: KP governor

KP Governor Engineer Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said that knowledge and research are the main steps for the peace and development of any nation and education is essential for achieving a respectable position in the world. Presiding over the 20th meeting of th
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Benazir Bhutto's 63rd birth anniversary observed

Benazir Bhutto's 63rd birth anniversary observed

The 63rd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Shaheed Benazir Bhutto was observed in Larkana on Tuesday. The ceremony was started by recitation from Holy Quran at Benazir Bhutto's mausoleum in Garhi Khuda
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Kidnapping of CJ's son constitutes serious security lapse: CM Sindh

Kidnapping of CJ's son constitutes serious security lapse: CM Sindh

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has said the kidnapping of Syed Awais Shah, son of Chief Justice of Sindh Court, from a market of posh area is serious security lapse. "But, I have taken it seriously and Inshallah he would be recovered soon," he ho
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Girls outshine boys in SSC exams

Girls outshine boys in SSC exams

Girl students have again outshined boys in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) annual examinations for 2016, by securing top positions. Ali Shah Gulalai Amjad of Science Group from Frontier Youth Academy Hayatabad Peshawar, secured the first position by ob
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
QICT given go-ahead to shift 2,200 containers

QICT given go-ahead to shift 2,200 containers

Model Collectorate of Customs (MCC), Port Qasim has given go-ahead to Qasim International Containers Terminal (QICT) to shift 2,200 auction containers from port to off-dock terminal to avoid port congestion; it is learnt here Tuesday. According to sources
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Zardari demands recovery of SHC CJ's son

Zardari demands recovery of SHC CJ's son

Former President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday expressed deep concern about the kidnapping of the High Court lawyer Awais Ali Shah, the son of Sindh High Court Chief Justice Sajjad Ali Shah, in Karachi on Monday and demanded his safe recovery, thorough prob
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Pemra asks two TV channels to broadcast apologies

Pemra asks two TV channels to broadcast apologies

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) directed on Monday two private TV channels to broadcast apologies for promoting controversial and sectarian views during their Ramazan transmissions. The decision came during a meeting of the medi
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
KATI President demands timely steps to avoid rain-related losses

KATI President demands timely steps to avoid rain-related losses

President of Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI) Zahid Saeed urged concerned authorities for timely arrangements to avoid any eventuality due to expected heavy rainfall in Karachi in upcoming monsoon. Citing the recent forecast of downpour by M
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
SCO meeting at Tashkent: President to lead delegation

SCO meeting at Tashkent: President to lead delegation

President Mamnoon Hussain will lead the Pakistan delegation to the meeting of the Heads of States Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tashkent scheduled for June 23-24, 2016, Foreign Office said. SCO is an important organisation foun
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Oil settles down, bounces off session lows with gasoline

Oil settles down, bounces off session lows with gasoline

Oil prices dipped on Tuesday on more speculation over Britain's future in the European Union, then pared losses to settle off session lows as a US refinery outage triggered a rebound in gasoline prices. Royal Dutch Shell Plc shut its gasoline-producing fl
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn drops

US MIDDAY: corn drops

US corn futures fell below $4 a bushel early on Tuesday for the first time in nearly a month as forecasts for less-threatening weather in the Midwest prompted funds to liquidate long positions, traders said. Soyabeans and wheat followed corn's lead. K.C.
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold tumbles

US MIDDAY: gold tumbles

Gold fell to a 10-day low on Tuesday as global shares rose and expectations that Britain could vote to leave the European Union in Thursday's referendum receded. Two opinion polls on Monday showed the "Remain" camp had recovered some ground in the referen
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Ishaq Dar versus Sheikh Rashid

Ishaq Dar versus Sheikh Rashid

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "Assets abroad: Dar say will step down if allegations are true" carried by the newspaper on Sunday. According to it, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said that he will step down if anybody proves his asse
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Jaguar Land Rover could face 1 billion pound Brexit hit

Jaguar Land Rover could face 1 billion pound Brexit hit

Jaguar Land Rover, Britain's biggest carmaker, estimates its annual profit could be cut by 1 billion pounds ($1.47 billion) by the end of the decade if Britain leaves the European Union, according to two sources familiar with the company's thinking. The w
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Is Pakistan running out of gas?

Is Pakistan running out of gas?

PTI Chairman Imran Khan insists that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province is brimming with a plenty of natural gas. In a recent meeting with a small group of journalists Khan complained that because of the reluctance of the federal government to issue explor
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
The challenge of poverty

The challenge of poverty

At the launch of the first-ever Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report, compiled with assistance from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), Minister for Planning, Development and Refor
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Deposit Protection Bill

Deposit Protection Bill

The Deposit Protection Corporation Bill-2016 was finally passed by the Senate unanimously on 17th June, 2016. The Bill was moved in the house by Minister for Law and Justice Zahid Hamid on behalf of Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar and was aimed to ensure a
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Salman Khan draws ire for 'rape' analogy

Salman Khan draws ire for 'rape' analogy

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has sparked controversy in India by saying his heavy training schedule for an upcoming film left him feeling "like a raped woman". Khan made the comments in an interview to promote his latest Bollywood movie Sultan, which t
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Salman Khan draws ire for 'rape' analogy

Salman Khan draws ire for 'rape' analogy

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has sparked controversy in India by saying his heavy training schedule for an upcoming film left him feeling "like a raped woman". Khan made the comments in an interview to promote his latest Bollywood movie Sultan, which t
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (June 20, 2016) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 21, 2016).

Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Senate body seeks details about NAB chief

Senate body seeks details about NAB chief

Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Tuesday sought the details of alleged illegal withdrawal of pension by National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry for the last 24 years by submitting a false affidavit declaring tha
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (June 20, 2016).

Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Senate body seeks details about NAB chief

Senate body seeks details about NAB chief

Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Tuesday sought the details of alleged illegal withdrawal of pension by National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry for the last 24 years by submitting a false affidavit declaring tha
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (June 20, 2016).

Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
British man charged after bid to 'kill Trump'

British man charged after bid to 'kill Trump'

A 19-year-old British man has been charged for trying to grab a police officer's gun at a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas in a bid to kill the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. According to a complaint filed in federal court in Nevada, Michael
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
British man charged after bid to 'kill Trump'

British man charged after bid to 'kill Trump'

A 19-year-old British man has been charged for trying to grab a police officer's gun at a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas in a bid to kill the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. According to a complaint filed in federal court in Nevada, Michael
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Top German court clears ECB''''s OMT scheme with minor limits

Top German court clears ECB''''s OMT scheme with minor limits

Germany''''s Constitutional Court rejected on Tuesday a challenge of the European Central Bank''''s emergency bond-buying scheme, placing only minor limits on the Bundesbank''''s participation in the not-yet-used crisis fighting tool. Conceived at the hei
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (June 20, 2016).

Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Top German court clears ECB''s OMT scheme with minor limits

Top German court clears ECB''s OMT scheme with minor limits

Germany''s Constitutional Court rejected on Tuesday a challenge of the European Central Bank''s emergency bond-buying scheme, placing only minor limits on the Bundesbank''s participation in the not-yet-used crisis fighting tool. Conceived at the height of
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (June 20, 2016)

Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Top German court clears ECB's OMT scheme with minor limits

Top German court clears ECB's OMT scheme with minor limits

Germany's Constitutional Court rejected on Tuesday a challenge of the European Central Bank's emergency bond-buying scheme, placing only minor limits on the Bundesbank's participation in the not-yet-used crisis fighting tool. Conceived at the height of Eu
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Top German court clears ECB's OMT scheme with minor limits

Top German court clears ECB's OMT scheme with minor limits

Germany's Constitutional Court rejected on Tuesday a challenge of the European Central Bank's emergency bond-buying scheme, placing only minor limits on the Bundesbank's participation in the not-yet-used crisis fighting tool. Conceived at the height of Eu
Published 22 Jun, 2016 12:00am
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