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Print - 2016-08-16
KCAA annual elections on September 24

KCAA annual elections on September 24

The Managing Committee of Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) has announced the date of its annual general election (2016-2017) to be held on September 24 2016. According to details, in this regard necessary information to all members has been conve
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Controversial remarks: ECP summons Achakzai

Controversial remarks: ECP summons Achakzai

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday summoned Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai on September 1 over his controversial statement through which he termed the deadly terrorist incident in Quetta the result of i
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (August 15, 2016).

Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Controversial remarks: ECP summons Achakzai

Controversial remarks: ECP summons Achakzai

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday summoned Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai on September 1 over his controversial statement through which he termed the deadly terrorist incident in Quetta the result of i
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (August 15, 2016).

Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Brother Sugar Mills: Cane commissioner asked to sell sugar stock

Brother Sugar Mills: Cane commissioner asked to sell sugar stock

The Lahore High Court on Monday directed Cane Commissioner Punjab to submit a compliance report by September 06 after selling sugar stock of Brother Sugar Mills, owned by a relative of the Sharif family, to make withheld payments to farmers. The court als
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Brother Sugar Mills: Cane commissioner asked to sell sugar stock

Brother Sugar Mills: Cane commissioner asked to sell sugar stock

The Lahore High Court on Monday directed Cane Commissioner Punjab to submit a compliance report by September 06 after selling sugar stock of Brother Sugar Mills, owned by a relative of the Sharif family, to make withheld payments to farmers. The court als
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (August 15, 2016).

Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Brother Sugar Mills: Cane commissioner asked to sell sugar stock

Brother Sugar Mills: Cane commissioner asked to sell sugar stock

The Lahore High Court on Monday directed Cane Commissioner Punjab to submit a compliance report by September 06 after selling sugar stock of Brother Sugar Mills, owned by a relative of the Sharif family, to make withheld payments to farmers. The court als
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Rice export to China: 7 bidders submit offers

Rice export to China: 7 bidders submit offers

In response to Trading Corporation of Pakistan's (TCP) rice procurement tender for China, some 7 bidders have submitted offers ranging from Rs 46,692 to Rs 56,950 per metric ton. The TCP floated the second tender on August 12, 2015, for purchase of 10,000
Published 16 Aug, 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 (August 15, 2016).

Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Rice export to China: 7 bidders submit offers

Rice export to China: 7 bidders submit offers

In response to Trading Corporation of Pakistan's (TCP) rice procurement tender for China, some 7 bidders have submitted offers ranging from Rs 46,692 to Rs 56,950 per metric ton. The TCP floated the second tender on August 12, 2015, for purchase of 10,000
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Rice export to China: 7 bidders submit offers

Rice export to China: 7 bidders submit offers

In response to Trading Corporation of Pakistan''s (TCP) rice procurement tender for China, some 7 bidders have submitted offers ranging from Rs 46,692 to Rs 56,950 per metric ton. The TCP floated the second tender on August 12, 2015, for purchase of 10,00
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (August 15, 2016)

Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Istanbul police raid courthouses, more officers detained

Istanbul police raid courthouses, more officers detained

Turkish police raided the country's biggest courthouse and two other halls of justice in Istanbul on Monday, detaining dozens of judicial personnel as part of their investigation into last month's attempted military coup. The raid on the Palace of Justice
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Istanbul police raid courthouses, more officers detained

Istanbul police raid courthouses, more officers detained

Turkish police raided the country's biggest courthouse and two other halls of justice in Istanbul on Monday, detaining dozens of judicial personnel as part of their investigation into last month's attempted military coup. The raid on the Palace of Justice
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
London rents fall for first time since 2010

London rents fall for first time since 2010

Residential rents for new lets in London have fallen for the first time in six years, according to the first study published on the issue since Britain voted to leave the European Union. A monthly survey published by Countrywide estate agents on Monday fo
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
London rents fall for first time since 2010

London rents fall for first time since 2010

Residential rents for new lets in London have fallen for the first time in six years, according to the first study published on the issue since Britain voted to leave the European Union. A monthly survey published by Countrywide estate agents on Monday fo
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
London rents fall for first time since 2010

London rents fall for first time since 2010

Residential rents for new lets in London have fallen for the first time in six years, according to the first study published on the issue since Britain voted to leave the European Union. A monthly survey published by Countrywide estate agents on Monday fo
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (August 15, 2016).

Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Torrential rain in Moscow beats century-old record

Torrential rain in Moscow beats century-old record

Torrential rains in Moscow on Monday beat a 129-year-old record for the heaviest August downpours, the state weather service said. Muscovites splashed through flooded streets after more than 48 millimetres (1.9 inches) of rainfall hit the city, authoritie
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Torrential rain in Moscow beats century-old record

Torrential rain in Moscow beats century-old record

Torrential rains in Moscow on Monday beat a 129-year-old record for the heaviest August downpours, the state weather service said. Muscovites splashed through flooded streets after more than 48 millimetres (1.9 inches) of rainfall hit the city, authoritie
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
'Green railway corridor' to be set up alongside tracks: deal signed

'Green railway corridor' to be set up alongside tracks: deal signed

The Railways Ministry will establish 'green railway corridor' on both sides of railway tracks. The 40-Km corridor will be completed in 1 and half years at an estimated cost of Rs 820 million in the first phase. Pakistan Railways, with the help of City Dis
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (August 15, 2016).

Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
'Green railway corridor' to be set up alongside tracks: deal signed

'Green railway corridor' to be set up alongside tracks: deal signed

The Railways Ministry will establish 'green railway corridor' on both sides of railway tracks. The 40-Km corridor will be completed in 1 and half years at an estimated cost of Rs 820 million in the first phase. Pakistan Railways, with the help of City Dis
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (August 15, 2016).

Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
''Green railway corridor'' to be set up alongside tracks: deal signed

''Green railway corridor'' to be set up alongside tracks: deal signed

The Railways Ministry will establish ''green railway corridor'' on both sides of railway tracks. The 40-Km corridor will be completed in 1 and half years at an estimated cost of Rs 820 million in the first phase. Pakistan Railways, with the help of City D
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (August 15, 2016) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 16, 2016).

Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Land to be given to PQA: PSM BoD fails to finalise price

Land to be given to PQA: PSM BoD fails to finalise price

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) Board of Directors which met on Monday in the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) reportedly failed to finalise the price of 157 acres of land to be given to Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on a 30-year lease, well-informed
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Land to be given to PQA: PSM BoD fails to finalise price

Land to be given to PQA: PSM BoD fails to finalise price

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) Board of Directors which met on Monday in the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) reportedly failed to finalise the price of 157 acres of land to be given to Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on a 30-year lease, well-informed
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Land to be given to PQA: PSM BoD fails to finalise price

Land to be given to PQA: PSM BoD fails to finalise price

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) Board of Directors which met on Monday in the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) reportedly failed to finalise the price of 157 acres of land to be given to Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on a 30-year lease, well-informed
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
IMF's high hopes

IMF's high hopes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has high hopes about the prospects of the economy if Pakistan continues to follow a proper reform agenda after the completion of the present Fund programme. Talking to a select-group of media persons in Islamabad, the
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Talks impasse

Talks impasse

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed opposition leaders on August 12 in New Delhi at a meeting called to discuss finding a political solution to the ongoing unrest in Indian Held Kashmir (IHK). His remarks regarding Pakistan's role as a peace par
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Denying the undeniable

Denying the undeniable

Following their tradition of passing the buck whenever things go wrong, politicians are blaming the country's intelligence agencies for the terrorist attack on Quetta's Civil Hospital wherein 72 innocent humans lost their lives although, according to the
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
NAP in the doldrums

NAP in the doldrums

Another Independence Day came and went with little beyond the ritualistic commemorative events and statements. Although there were references galore to the Quetta carnage on August 8 that left over 70 dead and many others wounded (the toll including a pre
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Monetary policy: an enigmatic apparatus

Monetary policy: an enigmatic apparatus

Why exoskeleton of traditional monetary policy - lessons of which those professors, economist and economic managers who are spiritual apprentices of IMF, etc, memorise by heart as religious verses- has failed in Japan, the UK, Eurozone and the US? Helicop
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
The Quetta carnage

The Quetta carnage

No doubt, the terrorist strike at Quetta's civil hospital has cast a pall of gloom over the entire nation. That it was a lawyer massacre is a fact that has found its best expression from a very strong presence of lawyers there. They were there in such a h
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Oil extends rally to five-week highs on talk of producer action

Oil extends rally to five-week highs on talk of producer action

Oil prices hit five-week highs on Monday, gaining 10 percent or more in a three-day rally as speculation intensified over potential producer action to support prices amid a crude glut. Data from market intelligence firm Genscape estimating a draw of more
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Fake degree scam: bail granted to CEO Axact, 13 others

Fake degree scam: bail granted to CEO Axact, 13 others

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday granted bails to Axact's Chief Operating Officer (CEO) Shoaib Shaikh and 13 other employees. Shoiab Shaikh along with Axact's Chief Operating Officer (COO) Waqas Ateeq, and three directors Zeeshan Ahmed, Zeeshan Anwar
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
'13 vacant posts of judges to be filled before end of vacations'

'13 vacant posts of judges to be filled before end of vacations'

Lahore High Court Chief Justice, Mansoor Ali Shah has hoped that 13 vacant posts of high court judges will be filled before the end of summer vacations. He was hearing a petition regarding appointment of judges on the vacant vacancies here on Monday. The
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Kashmir issue: LHC admits petition of JuD

Kashmir issue: LHC admits petition of JuD

The Lahore High Court here Monday admitted a petition of Ameer Jamatud Dawa (JuD) for preliminary hearing. The petitioner had sought direction of the court to the federal government for taking up the Kashmir issue in the United Nations Organisation (UNO).
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
APNS offers condolences

APNS offers condolences

Sarmad Ali, President and S M Munir Jilani, Acting Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society have expressed profound grief on behalf of APNS over the sad demise of wife of C A Rauf and mother of Khalid Rauf of M/s LOWE & Rauf (Pvt) Ltd and
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
KP chief minister inaugurates micro hydel power project

KP chief minister inaugurates micro hydel power project

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has inaugurated 150 kilowatt Lalko micro hydel power project in Matta, district Swat. On this occasion, the CM also directed the acceleration of the pace of work on 356 micro hydel power projects to arrest energy crisis in
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Giga Mall World Trade Center inaugurated

Giga Mall World Trade Center inaugurated

Giga Mall at Pakistan's very first World Trade Center (WTC) was launched on Independence Day of the country. A soft launch ceremony was held at the Giga Mall, diplomats, key business community, business partners, senior architects and consultants were pre
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
HabibMetro offers banking services at Cattle Market

HabibMetro offers banking services at Cattle Market

For the third consecutive occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, HabibMetro Bank will be providing convenient banking facilities at the Cattle Market in Sohrab Goth on Super Highway. Habib Metropolitan Bank's services at this venue will comprise three booths manned by
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
McDonald's revamp packaging outlook

McDonald's revamp packaging outlook

McDonald's Pakistan has made a bold change and given its packaging a completely revamped look. As a progressive burger and breakfast company, McDonald's has changed its packaging roll in line with the global vision of modernity. The new design which has a
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
OPC Punjab hands over 50 houses to owners

OPC Punjab hands over 50 houses to owners

As a result of efforts made by the Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab, as many as 50 more houses in housing scheme Eden Abad and Eden Gardens have been handed over to the long awaited overseas Pakistanis. Commissioner OPC Punjab Afzaal Bhatti han
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
During three years: huge amount of power lost in distribution system

During three years: huge amount of power lost in distribution system

The total number of units lost in the distribution system during the last three years stand at 49,831 million kilowatt-hour (m.kwh) while units lost in Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (PESCO) are the highest with 11,853 m.kwh and lowest are in the Tri
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
President underscores need for patenting mangoes

President underscores need for patenting mangoes

President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday said that different varieties of Pakistani mangoes, being best in the world, should be patented to introduce it as a brand. European markets should be targeted where Pakistani mango could be sold on higher price and cou
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Bosan visits Engro Foods Sahiwal plant

Bosan visits Engro Foods Sahiwal plant

Federal Minister for Food Security and Research, Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan has said that Pakistan is the world's 5th largest milk producing country and has a very vibrant market. Through various initiatives the government is looking to support the market
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
PAD warns cotton growers
Cotton

PAD warns cotton growers

The Punjab Agriculture Department has warned the cotton growers that rainy season increases fear of attack of army worm on cotton crop so the farmers should take timely preventive measures as it may cause damage to cotton production and inflict heavy loss
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Shahbaz satisfied over security arrangements

Shahbaz satisfied over security arrangements

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over excellent security arrangements on Independence Day. Lauding the efforts of Cabinet Committee on law & order, law enforcement agencies, administration and departments concerned
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Traders hail economic policies of government

Traders hail economic policies of government

The business community of Southern Punjab on Monday eulogised the economic direction of the government terming it beneficial for the whole population and suggested that Government should revisit some policies, reduce deficit, boost development expenditure
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Fields of hospitality, food: PUM Netherlands to train students: Tevta

Fields of hospitality, food: PUM Netherlands to train students: Tevta

Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Chairman Irfan Qaiser Sheikh Monday said that senior expert from PUM Netherlands; a non-profit organisation will train students in the fields of hospitality, food and beverages. He was addressi
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Punjab government launching e-job training plan

Punjab government launching e-job training plan

The Punjab government is launching e-job training programme for the youth in order to provide them respectable job opportunities while a programme is already being implemented for imparting various skills to two million youth as per requirements of the ma
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
PFA seals around dozen food outlets

PFA seals around dozen food outlets

The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Monday sealed around a dozen food outlets on the charges of selling adulterated and sub-standard food products. According to the information, PFA Samanabad Town's food safety officers shut down Bhutto Tika Shop and Muhammad
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Bilawal decides to take legal action against Nisar

Bilawal decides to take legal action against Nisar

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has decided to send a legal notice to Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar over the allegations levelled against him in the recent press conference in Islamabad. Chaudhry Nisar had claimed that the
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Unregistered vehicles: Crackdown to be launched

Unregistered vehicles: Crackdown to be launched

Sindh Excise and Taxation (E&T) department on Monday decided to kick off crackdown against unregistered vehicles. This was decided at a performance review meeting headed by provincial E&T minister Mukesh Kumar Chawala at his office here. The minister duri
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Fake NICs, passports: Rangers arrest three accused

Fake NICs, passports: Rangers arrest three accused

Sindh Rangers on Monday claimed to have arrested three accused involved in issuing fake national identity cards and passports to illegal residents of different countries here. The accused were arrested them from Korangi area. Their identities have been as
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Panic at New York airport after reports of shots fired

Panic at New York airport after reports of shots fired

Unfounded reports of shots fired at New York's main airport triggered scenes of panic, evacuations and huge flight delays late Sunday. There was no immediate confirmation of injuries or arrests, but Port Authority (PAPD) police evacuated at least two term
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Schools in Punjab reopen

Schools in Punjab reopen

The government and private schools were reopened in Punjab on Monday after two and a half months long summer vacations but with thin attendance. The annual summer break is usually observed in schools from June 1 to August 14 However, this time because of
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Business community for reviewing Income Tax Ordinance

Business community for reviewing Income Tax Ordinance

The business community has stressed the need for reviewing the Income Tax Ordinance by a multidisciplinary committee or think-tank consisting of specialists like economists, tax law experts, operation researchers, statisticians, tax officials, business co
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
All-out efforts needed to trace missing children: Shahbaz

All-out efforts needed to trace missing children: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has directed that an effective system should be evolved to check the incidents of missing of children as it causes a lot of pain and agony to the parents. "Every child is dear to him and no effort will be spar
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Qandeel Baloch murder case: Mufti Qavi goes into hiding: police

Qandeel Baloch murder case: Mufti Qavi goes into hiding: police

Mufti Abdul Qavi who was nominated as a possible suspect in the Qandeel Baloch murder case has gone in hiding, Police said on Monday. His phone has been switched off and he cannot be traced, Police said. A team has been formed to arrest the cleric who mad
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Minister reviews implementation of labour laws

Minister reviews implementation of labour laws

Provincial Minister for Labour & Human Resources, Raja Ashfaq Sarwar while chairing a meeting on Monday to review implementation of labour laws has said that keeping in view the post-18th Amendment scenario, there is an urgent need to increase awareness l
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
PAAPAM team apprises Secretary Industries about reservations

PAAPAM team apprises Secretary Industries about reservations

A delegation of Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) led by Chairman Engr Mumshad Ali, SVC Mashood Ali Khan, former chairman Mohammad Saleem, and MC member Saeed Khan met with Secretary Industries Khizar Hayat Go
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
FCCI chief explains criticality of economic sovereignty

FCCI chief explains criticality of economic sovereignty

Nation must pledge for the economic sovereignty of Pakistan as the government has been following progressive economic policies in addition to inking CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) and other multinational agreements, said Chaudhry Muhammad Nawaz p
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Ministry stops sharing information on loadshedding: Pepco

Ministry stops sharing information on loadshedding: Pepco

The Ministry of Water and Power has stopped sharing information of electricity load shedding while restricting it to a close official circle in Islamabad, said the Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) sources. The ministry was not sharing it with the N
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Azadi Train to reach Multan today

Azadi Train to reach Multan today

The Azadi train will reach at Multan on Tuesday (today) and will leave for Bahawalpur on August 18. .The Azadi Train prepared through joint efforts of Pakistan Railways, Ministry of Information Broadcasting and National Heritage (M/o IB&NH) and ISPR.
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Thatta Cement Company Limited (TCCL)

Thatta Cement Company Limited (TCCL)

Thatta Cement Company Limited, a subsidiary of the State Cement Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Limited was incorporated in 1980, setting up its manufacturing facility in 1982. The plant was supplied by a Japanese company and had an installed capacity of 1,
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Thatta Cement Company Limited (TCCL)

Thatta Cement Company Limited (TCCL)

Thatta Cement Company Limited, a subsidiary of the State Cement Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Limited was incorporated in 1980, setting up its manufacturing facility in 1982. The plant was supplied by a Japanese company and had an installed capacity of 1,
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Flag hoisting ceremony held at PIDE

Flag hoisting ceremony held at PIDE

A flag hoisting ceremony was held on Independence Day at Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad. Professor Ahsan Iqbal Minister of Planning and Reforms attended the event as chief guest. The day was celebrated with full zeal and zest.
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Anti-fraud helpline being established at Governor's House: Ibad

Anti-fraud helpline being established at Governor's House: Ibad

In order to address complaints related to corruption, an anti-fraud helpline is being established at Sindh Governor's House. The anti-corruption facility will be set-up in collaboration with Transparency International, National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
KATI chief for taking steps to cash in on GSP Plus opportunity

KATI chief for taking steps to cash in on GSP Plus opportunity

President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Zahid Saeed has urged the government to take every possible step to capitalise Generalised System of Preference (GSP) Plus status. He said that extension of this status is not only vital for o
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Sindh minister seeks to attract attention through push-up challenge!

Sindh minister seeks to attract attention through push-up challenge!

In a video circulating on the media, Sindh Minister for Sports Ali Bux Mahar can be seen doing push-ups. Mahar challenged provincial ministers belonging to Punjab to do fifty push-ups in order to prove whether they were fit enough or not. PML-N leader Tal
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Russia says close to joint military action with US in Aleppo

Russia says close to joint military action with US in Aleppo

Russia and the United States are close to starting joint military action against militants in Syria's Aleppo, Russian news agencies on Monday quoted Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu as saying. Fighting for control of the divided city of some 2 million peopl
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Earthquake in Peru kills at least nine

Earthquake in Peru kills at least nine

A moderate 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Peru killed at least nine people and left 40 injured, crushing villagers under rubble and blocking roads, officials said Monday. The quake knocked down about 50 homes and cut off roads and power in the southern Arequ
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Air strikes on north Yemen hospital kill six

Air strikes on north Yemen hospital kill six

Saudi-led coalition air strikes hit a hospital in a rebel-held province of north-west Yemen on Monday killing at least six people, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and a rebel official said. MSF "confirms that Abs hospital (in Hajja province) was targeted by
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Misbah makes Bangladesh plea

Misbah makes Bangladesh plea

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has warned of the damage that could be done to Bangladesh cricket should England call off their upcoming tour of the country. England are due to fly to Bangladesh on September 30 for three one-day internationals and two Test
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Murray wins historic second gold

Murray wins historic second gold

Andy Murray became the first player to win two Olympic tennis singles gold medals Sunday when he defeated Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 in an epic final. Murray added the Rio title to his 2012 triumph and to his Grand Slam collectio
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Rose captures first golf gold in 112 years

Rose captures first golf gold in 112 years

Britain's Justin Rose was listening to "God Save The Queen" and watching the Union Jack rise into the sky Sunday while still trying to fully appreciate the historic Olympic gold medal around his neck. The 36-year-old Englishman had outdueled Sweden's Henr
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Younis returns to top five after double ton

Younis returns to top five after double ton

Pakistan's Younis Khan is back among the world's top five batsmen following his commanding double century against England at The Oval. Younis returned to fifth position in the standings when the latest edition of the International Cricket Council's Test b
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Independence Day Paralympic Games conclude

Independence Day Paralympic Games conclude

Independence Day Paralympic Games concluded here at Qayyum Sports Complex under the aegis of Directorate of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with disable players in athletic, table tennis, swimming took part. Former International Swimmer Asad Khan was the chief
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Aussie, kiwi subdued

Aussie, kiwi subdued

The Australian and New Zealand dollars were subdued on Monday following on from last week's disappointing economic data from China, a key trading partner for both countries. There were also concerns over future investment flows from the Asian giant after
Published 16 Aug, 2016 12:00am
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