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Print - 2016-07-12
Tokyo stocks surge

Tokyo stocks surge

Tokyo stocks soared Monday as a landslide victory for Japan's ruling coalition in weekend elections boosted stimulus hopes, while Nintendo rocketed as gamers snapped up its new smartphone offering. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged 3.98 percent, or 60
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Qatar Airways profit jumps threefold

Qatar Airways profit jumps threefold

  • Qatar Airways said on Monday its net profit for the year ending March 31 rose sharply because of low oil prices and a cut in expenditure. The Gulf state's national carrier posted a net profit of 1,621 million Qatari riyals ($442 million) in the year 201
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Starbucks to boost US employee pay

Starbucks to boost US employee pay

Starbucks announced Monday it will lift wages for some 150,000 baristas and other employees in its home market as it moves to address staff concerns over insufficient hours. The ubiquitous coffee shop chain will hike base pay for "partners" - employees -
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
ChemChina extends $43 billion offer for agri-giant Syngenta

ChemChina extends $43 billion offer for agri-giant Syngenta

State-owned China National Chemical Corp said Monday it was extending its $43 billion agreed take-over for Swiss pesticide and seed giant Syngenta until September. The company, also known as ChemChina, said the offer for all Syngenta's shares in what woul
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Italian bank woes 'not acute', says Eurogroup chief

Italian bank woes 'not acute', says Eurogroup chief

Eurogroup head Jeroen Dijsselbloem on Monday said there was still time to solve the crisis affecting banks in Italy that is raising fears of new dangers to the eurozone economy. "It is not an acute crisis so that also gives us some time to sort these thin
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Paring debts, LafargeHolcim agrees to sell India operation

Paring debts, LafargeHolcim agrees to sell India operation

Swiss construction giant LafargeHolcim, the world's largest cement maker, said Monday it had agreed to sell its Indian operation to Indian cosmetics and detergents manufacturer Nirma for $1.4 billion. The operation, which remains subject to clearance by I
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Global bank messaging system calls in help to bolster cyber defences

Global bank messaging system calls in help to bolster cyber defences

SWIFT, a messaging system used by banks across the world, announced further steps on Monday to bolster its defences against hackers, after criminals sent fraudulent payment instructions across its network. The Society for World-wide Interbank Financial Te
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Eight banks face US $1.5 billion annual bill for Brexit

Eight banks face US $1.5 billion annual bill for Brexit

Major US and European investment banks face extra costs of US $1.5bn a year combined if they need to move operations out of London as a result of Britain leaving the EU, analysts at J. P Morgan have estimated. For eight major US and European banks that wo
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Mitsubishi signs potential first European jet orders

Mitsubishi signs potential first European jet orders

Japan's Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp on Monday said it had signed a letter of intent for orders of its new regional passenger plane with Swedish leasing company Rockton, in what would be its first European sale. The deal is for 10 firm orders with an option f
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Planemakers shrug off economy worries as travel demand grows

Planemakers shrug off economy worries as travel demand grows

Airbus and Boeing raised their long-term forecasts for new aircraft demand on Monday, betting that rising wealth in Asia would continue to boost air travel and offset any short-term hits to the global economy. The world's two biggest planemakers also anno
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Most Southeast Asian stocks higher

Most Southeast Asian stocks higher

Most Southeast Asian stocks closed higher on Monday, in line with Asian peers, as upbeat US jobs data eased concerns over the health of the world's largest economy, with Indonesia hitting a 13-month high and Philippines up more than 1 percent.
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Egypt devaluation surge ends, Qatar breaches 10,000 mark
Currency

Egypt devaluation surge ends, Qatar breaches 10,000 mark

Egypt's stock market pared its advance on Monday after two sessions of strong gains on the back of speculation that the North African nation would need to devalue its currency during the current fiscal year. Having risen as much as 1.7 percent earlier in
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Sri Lankan shares post over two-week high

Sri Lankan shares post over two-week high

Sri Lankan shares rose for a fourth straight session on Monday and posted their highest close in more than two weeks, as foreign investors continued to buy into battered banking and diversified stocks after recent losses. Overseas investors, who have offl
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Hong Kong shares up

Hong Kong shares up

Hong Kong shares finished higher on Monday after a strong US labour report buoyed global stocks and muted China inflation data boosted expectations for further economic stimulus in the mainland. In the US, employers added a seasonally adjusted 287,000 job
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Dutch 10-year bonds become latest member of sub-zero yield club

Dutch 10-year bonds become latest member of sub-zero yield club

Dutch 10-year government bond yields fell below zero percent for the first time on Monday, expanding the growing global pool of bonds whose yields have turned negative as investors fret about economic growth. A global collapse in bond yields has gained mo
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Dutch 10-year bonds become latest member of sub-zero yield club

Dutch 10-year bonds become latest member of sub-zero yield club

Dutch 10-year government bond yields fell below zero percent for the first time on Monday, expanding the growing global pool of bonds whose yields have turned negative as investors fret about economic growth. A global collapse in bond yields has gained mo
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
China stocks soar

China stocks soar

China stocks closed up on Monday, shedding some early gains but still finishing in the black. The CSI300 index of the largest listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen rose 0.3 percent, to 3,203.33, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.2 percent, t
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Indian shares at near 11-month high

Indian shares at near 11-month high

Indian shares rallied to their highest level in nearly 11 months on Monday, tracking a rise in global markets after strong US monthly jobs data reassured investors about the health of the world's largest economy. The broader NSE index closed up 1.74 perce
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
European stocks post highest close since Brexit

European stocks post highest close since Brexit

A top European share index rose on Monday to post its highest close since Britain voted to leave the European Union, after Theresa May won the race to succeed David Cameron as Prime Minister, reducing political uncertainty in the UK. May's rival for the l
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Australian, New Zealand shares join global rally

Australian, New Zealand shares join global rally

Australian shares leapt on Monday, gaining 1.7 percent by lunchtime, while New Zealand stocks also tracked global markets higher, boosted by a much-larger-than-expected jump in US job growth. The S&P/ASX 200 index added 91.06 points to 5,321.6 by 0206 GMT
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
HC judge's appointment through exams : SC seeks reply from federation

HC judge's appointment through exams : SC seeks reply from federation

The top court on Monday sought reply from Federation over constitutional petition seeking appointment of High Courts judges through competitive examination in the country. Accepting the plea for regular hearing, the apex court's two member bench comprisin
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
SBP injects Rs 1.78 trillion into system

SBP injects Rs 1.78 trillion into system

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monday injected over Rs 1.78 trillion into the banking system to cover the widening liquidity gap. Bankers said banks are facing some liquidity shortage due to massive cash withdrawal on Eid. Therefore, in order to cover t
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
SBP injects Rs 1.78 trillion into system

SBP injects Rs 1.78 trillion into system

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monday injected over Rs 1.78 trillion into the banking system to cover the widening liquidity gap. Bankers said banks are facing some liquidity shortage due to massive cash withdrawal on Eid. Therefore, in order to cover t
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
SBP injects Rs 1.78 trillion into system

SBP injects Rs 1.78 trillion into system

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monday injected over Rs 1.78 trillion into the banking system to cover the widening liquidity gap. Bankers said banks are facing some liquidity shortage due to massive cash withdrawal on Eid. Therefore, in order to cover t
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Algeria blogger gets two-year jail term

Algeria blogger gets two-year jail term

An Algerian journalist and blogger was sentenced to two years in jail and ordered to pay a fine for insulting President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, a defence lawyer said Monday. Mohamed Tamalt's lawyer, Amine Sidhoum, told AFP that he would lodge an appeal agai
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Algeria blogger gets two-year jail term

Algeria blogger gets two-year jail term

An Algerian journalist and blogger was sentenced to two years in jail and ordered to pay a fine for insulting President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, a defence lawyer said Monday. Mohamed Tamalt's lawyer, Amine Sidhoum, told AFP that he would lodge an appeal agai
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Thousands remember Srebrenica massacre victims

Thousands remember Srebrenica massacre victims

Twenty-one years after they were killed in Europe's worst massacre since World War II, the remains of 127 people were finally laid to rest Monday in Srebrenica. The youngest, Avdija Memic, was just 14 when Bosnian Serb forces in the Bosnian town killed 8,
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Thousands remember Srebrenica massacre victims

Thousands remember Srebrenica massacre victims

Twenty-one years after they were killed in Europe's worst massacre since World War II, the remains of 127 people were finally laid to rest Monday in Srebrenica. The youngest, Avdija Memic, was just 14 when Bosnian Serb forces in the Bosnian town killed 8,
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Afghanistan welcomes Nato's renewed security pledge

Afghanistan welcomes Nato's renewed security pledge

Afghan president Ashraf Ghani on Monday welcomed as an "achievement" the renewed funding commitment from Nato for his country's fledgling security forces amid increasing Taliban insurgency. On Saturday Nato countries agreed at a summit in Warsaw to mainta
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Afghanistan welcomes Nato's renewed security pledge

Afghanistan welcomes Nato's renewed security pledge

Afghan president Ashraf Ghani on Monday welcomed as an "achievement" the renewed funding commitment from Nato for his country's fledgling security forces amid increasing Taliban insurgency. On Saturday Nato countries agreed at a summit in Warsaw to mainta
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Senate body summons complete record of KESC

Senate body summons complete record of KESC

Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedures and Privileges Monday summoned Minister, Secretary Ministry of Water and Power and regulators along with all record of correspondence between Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) and Ministry regarding re
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Senate body summons complete record of KESC

Senate body summons complete record of KESC

Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedures and Privileges Monday summoned Minister, Secretary Ministry of Water and Power and regulators along with all record of correspondence between Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) and Ministry regarding re
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates fall on open market
Currency

THE RUPEE: rates fall on open market

The rupee drifted lower against the dollar on the money market on Monday in the process of trading, dealer said. The rupee lost 20 paisas against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.20 and Rs 105.40 respectively, they said. The rupee also lost 50
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Senate body summons complete record of KESC

Senate body summons complete record of KESC

Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedures and Privileges Monday summoned Minister, Secretary Ministry of Water and Power and regulators along with all record of correspondence between Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) and Ministry regarding re
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates fall on open market
Currency

THE RUPEE: rates fall on open market

The rupee drifted lower against the dollar on the money market on Monday in the process of trading, dealer said. The rupee lost 20 paisas against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.20 and Rs 105.40 respectively, they said. The rupee also lost 50
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Three dual nationals to go on trial in Iran

Three dual nationals to go on trial in Iran

Iran has charged and is to put on trial three dual nationals who also hold US, British and Canadian citizenship, Tehran's prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi announced Monday. Dolatabadi, quoted by the judiciary's news agency mizaonline, said a Lebanese na
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
US quashed prosecution of HSBC for money laundering

US quashed prosecution of HSBC for money laundering

The US attorney general quashed staff proposals to prosecute banking giant HSBC over money laundering in 2012 because of worries about the global financial system, a congressional report said Monday. While the US did eventually fine the British bank $1.92
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
US quashed prosecution of HSBC for money laundering

US quashed prosecution of HSBC for money laundering

The US attorney general quashed staff proposals to prosecute banking giant HSBC over money laundering in 2012 because of worries about the global financial system, a congressional report said Monday. While the US did eventually fine the British bank $1.92
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (July 11, 2016).

Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
US quashed prosecution of HSBC for money laundering

US quashed prosecution of HSBC for money laundering

The US attorney general quashed staff proposals to prosecute banking giant HSBC over money laundering in 2012 because of worries about the global financial system, a congressional report said Monday. While the US did eventually fine the British bank $1.92
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (July 11, 2016).

Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
AJK polls: over 17,000 army troops to be deployed

AJK polls: over 17,000 army troops to be deployed

More than 17,000 Army personnel would be deployed at key places during the upcoming general elections of Azad Kashmir scheduled to be held on 21st of this month. The AJK Election Commission Spokesman said Frontier Constabulary, Frontier Corps and Punjab C
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Cars seized by customs: MoC asks FBR to furnish details

Cars seized by customs: MoC asks FBR to furnish details

The Ministry of Commerce has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to provide complete details of over 3 years old vehicles seized by customs authorities, to maintain data of vehicles imported under personal baggage, gift and transfer of residence sche
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Appointment of ECP members: Opposition parties to meet on July 13

Appointment of ECP members: Opposition parties to meet on July 13

The opposition parties would meet on Wednesday to discuss and finalise the names for appointment as members of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Spokesperson Senator Farhatullah Babar while talking to Business Recorde
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Mega corruption case: Mushtaq Raisani sent to NAB remand

Mega corruption case: Mushtaq Raisani sent to NAB remand

Accountability Court on Monday handed over former secretary finance Balochistan Mushtaq Raisanai and former accountant Khaliqabad Nadeem Iqbal to NAB custody for another 15-day in mega corruption case. The two were produced in the court in mega corruption
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (July 11, 2016).

Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
KWSB's 72-inch water pipeline repaired

KWSB's 72-inch water pipeline repaired

The repair work of the 72-inch diameter water pipeline of KWSB that burst at Dhabeji on Sunday, has been completed. This was stated by an official of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB), on Monday. He further pointed out that the water supply to t
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
'Breakthrough in Sabri murder case imminent'

'Breakthrough in Sabri murder case imminent'

The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) believed that a breakthrough in the investigation of killing of Amjad Sabri is imminent. After three arrests were made recently, police believe that a vital lead has been traced in the investigation of high-profile murd
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (July 11, 2016)

Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Missing persons: SHC seeks comments from DG Rangers, IGP

Missing persons: SHC seeks comments from DG Rangers, IGP

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday sought comments from Sindh's Director General Rangers and Inspector General of Police, on the petitions seeking whereabouts of as many as 50 missing persons. The SHC bench was hearing the petitions filed for the recove
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
260 members of MQM join PSP: Kamal

260 members of MQM join PSP: Kamal

Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Mustafa Kamal on Monday while addressing the media criticised Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and the party head and stated that the Muttahida quaid wanted bloodshed, adding that the MQM head started propaganda against PS
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
APBF expresses grief over Edhi's death

APBF expresses grief over Edhi's death

All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) expressed profound grief over the death of legendary philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi, who devoted his life to help the poor and the needy. We have lost our most beloved angel of mercy who was a ray of hope for the poor
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
MQM worker's killing: police told to add murder section

MQM worker's killing: police told to add murder section

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday ordered the insertion of murder section of Pakistan Penal Code in the FIR that was registered against kidnapping of Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) worker Riaz-ul-Huq whose body was found after 14 months of his missin
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
POL discovers hydrocarbons in Hangu

POL discovers hydrocarbons in Hangu

Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) said on Monday to have discovered hydrocarbons from one of its wells at Hungu. Company Secretary Syed Khalid Nafees in a stock filing said, "Operator of TAL Block, hydrocarbons had been encountered in Development well Mako
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (July 11, 2016).

Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
LUMHS academic council pays tributes to Edhi

LUMHS academic council pays tributes to Edhi

The 41st meeting of the Academic Council of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro chaired by Vice Chancellor Professor Noshad A Shaikh has paid glowing tributes to the services of renowned social Worker Abdul Sattar Edhi for humanity
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
ECP declares December 7 as 'National Voters Day'

ECP declares December 7 as 'National Voters Day'

Election Commission of Pakistan has declared December 7, 2016 as National Voters Day to create awareness among the people about their right to vote. The spokesman of Election Commission of Pakistan said special programmes, including a national seminar alo
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Prime Minister's arrival to boost businessmen's confidence: PBIF chief

Prime Minister's arrival to boost businessmen's confidence: PBIF chief

The Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President Mian Zahid Hussain has said that the arrival of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif after recuperating from heart surgery in the UK will add political and economic stability, increase confidence o
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (July 11, 2016).

Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
French government issues 12 scholarships for PCMD: KU

French government issues 12 scholarships for PCMD: KU

French government has issued 12 scholarships for development of the faculty at Dr Panjwani Centre for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), University of Karachi. Pak-France Initiative will soon emerge for the promotion of science and technology in
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
JCR-VIS upgrades UBL's entity ratings to AAA/ A-1+

JCR-VIS upgrades UBL's entity ratings to AAA/ A-1+

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded the entity ratings of United Bank Limited (UBL) to 'AAA/A-1+' (Triple A/A-One Plus) from AA+/A-1+ (Double A Plus/A-One Plus). Outlook on the assigned ratings is 'Stable'. The previous rating act
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
CPEC projects Ahsan expresses satisfaction over progress

CPEC projects Ahsan expresses satisfaction over progress

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Ahsan Iqbal said CPEC is the top priority of the government and CPEC early harvest projects will be completed most expediting. Minister directed that the western passage may be executed with full thrust
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (July 11, 2016) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 12, 2016).

Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Nepra urged to implement its orders against KE

Nepra urged to implement its orders against KE

Civil society organisations and human rights activists have urged the Sindh High Court to permanently restrain the K-Electric from continuing its practice of arbitrary and discriminatory load-shedding and further restrain it from collectively punishing th
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Naval chief visits forward posts at creeks bordering India

Naval chief visits forward posts at creeks bordering India

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah visited Pakistan Marines forward post Creeks area to meet deployed troops. During informal interaction with Marines, Naval Chief greeted them Eid and spent time with them, said a statement issued by ISPR
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Chandio visits Edhi Centre

Chandio visits Edhi Centre

Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Information and Archives, Moula Bux Chandio on Monday visited the office of legendary social leader Abdul Sattar Edhi in Mithadar here. He expressed condolence with Faisal Edhi on the demise of his father, said a statem
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan, Bahrain to hold political consultations today

Pakistan, Bahrain to hold political consultations today

Pakistan and Bahrain will hold Bilateral Political Consultations and the inaugural session is being held here on Tuesday. A Bahraini delegation led by Sheikha Rana Bint Isa Al Khalifa, Under-Secretary for Arab and Afro-Asian Affairs and Organisations at t
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Appointment of auditors only safeguard for shareholders: SECP

Appointment of auditors only safeguard for shareholders: SECP

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has conveyed to the auditors/chartered accountant firms of corporate sector that the appointment of auditors is the only safeguard provided by law to the shareholders to ensure accountability of th
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Pak-Libya displays impressive performance in 2015

Pak-Libya displays impressive performance in 2015

Pak-Libya's Management has taken a positive view on maintenance of its ratings at AA- (Double A minus) and A1+ (A one plus), respectively by PACRA. Besides, the company's management is also satisfied on the assigned rating of PPTFC of Rs1,000 million at A
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Zardari condemns killing of innocent people in held Kashmir

Zardari condemns killing of innocent people in held Kashmir

Former President Asif Ali Zardari has condemned the killing of innocent people in the Indian held Kashmir and the arrest of several Kashmiri leaders and called upon the international community to take serious notice of the grave human rights violations in
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Student killed by police

Student killed by police

A second year college student lost his life due to the alleged firing by police during a late night quarrel over snatching of a mobile phone on Sunday night. According to details, the victim Abrar had reportedly posted an ad on a website for selling his m
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
Thai journalist charged under draconian charter law

Thai journalist charged under draconian charter law

A Thai journalist and four activists were charged Monday under a draconian law banning criticism of the junta's new constitution which will be voted on in a referendum next month.
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
CM Punjab directs protection of dams, barrages in floods

CM Punjab directs protection of dams, barrages in floods

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has directed Irrigation Department authorities to take effective measures for the protection and monitoring of dams, barrages and embankments and make all arrangements to cope with any situation.
Published 12 Jul, 2016 12:00am
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