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Print - 2016-10-24
MQM Pakistan to begin mass contact campaign soon: Farooq

MQM Pakistan to begin mass contact campaign soon: Farooq

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan leader Farooq Sattar on Sunday announced the launch of mass contact campaign. In a press conference at Karachi, the MQM Pakistan chief said that in a day or two the party's 100-day mass contact campaign will commence.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Veteran politician Qamar Zaman Shah passes away

Veteran politician Qamar Zaman Shah passes away

Veteran politician and agriculturalist Syed Qamar Zaman Shah died in Karachi on Sunday. The deceased father of Pakistan People's Party leader Naveed Qamar was 83 years old. He served Pakistan and Sindh provinces as Senator, Member of National Assembly, De
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Turkish Airlines willing to lend a helping hand to PIA

Turkish Airlines willing to lend a helping hand to PIA

Turkish Airlines (TA) is poised to give assistance in any field of aviation to the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) if Pakistani authorities formally request so, a top TA official said.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Bilawal pays tributes to Nusrat Bhutto

Bilawal pays tributes to Nusrat Bhutto

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid glowing tributes to Begum Nusrat Bhutto on 15th death anniversary of Mother of Democracy who sacrificed her whole family for democracy and rights of the people of Pakistan.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
SECP issues final draft of Companies Bill 2016
Currency

SECP issues final draft of Companies Bill 2016

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan ("SECP") in its remarkable efforts for making amendments and improvements to the Companies Ordinance in the form of Companies Bill - 2016 ("the Bill") has issued final draft of the Bill for comments of the st
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Yemen raids intensify as UN call to extend truce ignored

Yemen raids intensify as UN call to extend truce ignored

The pro-government Arab coalition Sunday stepped up air strikes on Iran-backed rebels in Yemen and clashes raged on the ground as warring parties ignored a UN call to renew a fragile ceasefire.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Venezuelan women march to protest cancelled referendum

Venezuelan women march to protest cancelled referendum

Thousands of women marched in Caracas Saturday against leftist President Nicolas Maduro's decision to block opposition-led efforts for a recall referendum. "Brave Venezuela, you will be set free!" chanted the women, most of whom dressed in white.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Congress to put Maduro on trial

Congress to put Maduro on trial

Venezuela's opposition-led National Assembly on Sunday vowed to put Nicolas Maduro on trial for violating democracy, days after authorities nixed a recall referendum against the unpopular socialist president.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Algeria's ruling FLN party chief steps down

Algeria's ruling FLN party chief steps down

The long-standing chief of Algeria's ruling FLN party Amar Saadani has resigned just weeks after making accusations that a retired spy chief and a former prime minister had been French agents.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Shabaab takes Somali town after Ethiopia troop pullout

Shabaab takes Somali town after Ethiopia troop pullout

Fighters from the al Qaeda-linked Shabaab group said Sunday they had retaken control of a town in central Somalia after hundreds of Ethiopian troops serving with the African Union's AMISOM force withdrew.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Experts argue Xi to consolidate power at key meeting

Experts argue Xi to consolidate power at key meeting

The leaders of the world's most powerful political party gather in Beijing on Monday for a conclave that could change the course of Chinese history. In meetings at the exclusive Jingxi Hotel, safe from the public's prying eyes, nearly 400 top members of t
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Jungle migrants urged to 'give up British dream'

Jungle migrants urged to 'give up British dream'

On the eve of the demolition of the Calais "Jungle" camp, French officials on Sunday handed out flyers in several languages notifying migrants of the camp's imminent closure and urging them to abandon their dreams of reaching Britain.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Rise in housing finance

Rise in housing finance

It is satisfying to note that housing finance in the country is growing steadily. According to the SBP's latest Quarterly Housing Finance Review, housing finance has posted a healthy growth during the first half (January-June) of the current calendar
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
A new forum for Afghan talks

A new forum for Afghan talks

Challenged by Afghan Taliban's two high-profile recent offensives in Kunduz and Helmand provinces the government in Kabul and its principal supporter, the United States, are believed to have decided to revisit the option of reviving the peace talks wi
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
What goes behind tariffs?

What goes behind tariffs?

The Sharif administration, like its predecessor, is committed to full cost recovery while setting electricity tariffs; and to achieve this objective it has, over the past three years, raised base line tariffs by 32.5 percent - from 8.8 rupees per unit to
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Egyptians losing patience with Sisi as economy deteriorates
Currency

Egyptians losing patience with Sisi as economy deteriorates

A cartoon which appeared on social media shows a drowning Egyptian, only his hand protruding from the depths, waving for help. The next strips show President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi diving in, taking the drowning man's watch and turning away.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Indonesian nationalism takes a bite out of Apple

Indonesian nationalism takes a bite out of Apple

Apple is battling to gain a foothold in Indonesia after nationalistic regulations hit the US tech giant's efforts to compete in the booming emerging market against Samsung and other rivals.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
PTI's sit-in and Model Town tragedy

PTI's sit-in and Model Town tragedy

It was on Saturday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on Chaudhry Pervaiz Illahi to thank him for supporting PTI's November 2 Islamabad protest. A day earlier, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) announced its support
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
JI for reducing assemblies' term to four years

JI for reducing assemblies' term to four years

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq has called for reducing the term of the assemblies to four years in order to save the country from recurring political crises and to ensure stability of the democratic system. According to media cel
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
MCCI concerned over increase in water, gas tariffs

MCCI concerned over increase in water, gas tariffs

Khawaja Jalaluddin Roomi President of Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) has urged the Prime Minister and ministries concerned to take notice of recent increase in water and gas tariffs and accommodate the industry, so that wheel of industry kee
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Punjab has no polio case in 2016: Salman

Punjab has no polio case in 2016: Salman

The World Polio Day is being commemorated around the globe today (24 October). The World Polio Day is annually observed on October 24 to commemorate the fight against poliomyelitis and pay tribute to Jonas Salk, American medical researcher and virologist
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Rangers personnel allegedly killed by colleague

Rangers personnel allegedly killed by colleague

A Rangers personnel was allegedly shot to death in a personal dispute with another Rangers man near Gulshan-e-Iqbal KDA. Scheme on Sunday. The victim, identified as Mashooq Ali, was brought to Jinnah Hospital at 6:35am. He had been shot with three bullets
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
PPRA organises seminar on public procurement

PPRA organises seminar on public procurement

A seminar on Public Procurement was organized by Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) at 90-Sharah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Lahore. All provincial Secretaries, Commissioners, Head of attached Departments, Autonomous Bodies and chief-executives of Public
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Your rupee last week
Currency

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (October 17 to 21 2016).

Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (October 23, 2016) and the forecast for Monday (October 24, 2016).

Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: minor changes
Currency

THE RUPEE: minor changes

The moved cautiously against the dollar on the money market during the week, ended on October 22, 2016. In the interbank market, the rupee shed two paisas in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: minor changes
Currency

THE RUPEE: minor changes

The moved cautiously against the dollar on the money market during the week, ended on October 22, 2016. In the interbank market, the rupee shed two paisas in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
The other side of picture: An open letter to the IMF
Cotton

The other side of picture: An open letter to the IMF

The three-year programme under the IMF's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) has now come to an end. Pakistan has received $6.1 billion loan from the IMF under this programme. During the tenure of the programme, Pakistan was required to undertake wide - ranging
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
The other side of picture: An open letter to the IMF
Cotton

The other side of picture: An open letter to the IMF

The three-year programme under the IMF's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) has now come to an end. Pakistan has received $6.1 billion loan from the IMF under this programme. During the tenure of the programme, Pakistan was required to undertake wide - ranging
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Clinton jumps to double-digit lead over Trump: poll

Clinton jumps to double-digit lead over Trump: poll

Hillary Clinton has soared to a 12-point lead over Donald Trump in the race for the White House, according to a new poll released Sunday, with the real estate magnate's support tanking among key voter groups.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Clinton jumps to double-digit lead over Trump: poll

Clinton jumps to double-digit lead over Trump: poll

Hillary Clinton has soared to a 12-point lead over Donald Trump in the race for the White House, according to a new poll released Sunday, with the real estate magnate's support tanking among key voter groups.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Banks preparing to leave UK over Brexit

Banks preparing to leave UK over Brexit

Big international banks are preparing to move some of their operations out of Britain in early 2017 due to the uncertainty over the country's future relationship with the European Union, a top banking official said.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Banks preparing to leave UK over Brexit

Banks preparing to leave UK over Brexit

Big international banks are preparing to move some of their operations out of Britain in early 2017 due to the uncertainty over the country's future relationship with the European Union, a top banking official said.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Banks preparing to leave UK over Brexit

Banks preparing to leave UK over Brexit

Big international banks are preparing to move some of their operations out of Britain in early 2017 due to the uncertainty over the country''s future relationship with the European Union, a top banking official said.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Islamabad lockdown: Imran talks about 'third power'

Islamabad lockdown: Imran talks about 'third power'

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that only Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be responsible if a 'third power' steps in as a result of the PTI's November 2 lockdown of Islamabad. Speaking to journalists here on Sunday, the PTI ch
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Islamabad lockdown: Imran talks about 'third power'

Islamabad lockdown: Imran talks about 'third power'

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that only Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be responsible if a 'third power' steps in as a result of the PTI's November 2 lockdown of Islamabad. Speaking to journalists here on Sunday, the PTI ch
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Fazl puts his weight behind Prime Minister

Fazl puts his weight behind Prime Minister

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman on Sunday termed PTI's scheduled lock-down of Islamabad unconstitutional and undemocratic. The JUI-F chief met Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore and discussed with him issues of mutual in
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Fazl puts his weight behind Prime Minister

Fazl puts his weight behind Prime Minister

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman on Sunday termed PTI's scheduled lock-down of Islamabad unconstitutional and undemocratic. The JUI-F chief met Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore and discussed with him issues of mutual in
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Red Zone's security may go to Army

Red Zone's security may go to Army

The government is mulling handing the security of the Red Zone and other important installations in the federal capital to Pakistan Army in the wake of PTI's November 2 sit-in in the federal capital.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Red Zone's security may go to Army

Red Zone's security may go to Army

The government is mulling handing the security of the Red Zone and other important installations in the federal capital to Pakistan Army in the wake of PTI's November 2 sit-in in the federal capital.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
See-saw ride witnessed

See-saw ride witnessed

Pakistan stock market remained under pressure during the outgoing week due to political uncertainty and foreign selling and the benchmark KSE-100 index lost 172.88 points (0.44 percent) to close at 41,291.43 points from last week's closing of 41,494.31 po
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
See-saw ride witnessed

See-saw ride witnessed

Pakistan stock market remained under pressure during the outgoing week due to political uncertainty and foreign selling and the benchmark KSE-100 index lost 172.88 points (0.44 percent) to close at 41,291.43 points from last week's closing of 41,494.31 po
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
See-saw ride witnessed

See-saw ride witnessed

Pakistan stock market remained under pressure during the outgoing week due to political uncertainty and foreign selling and the benchmark KSE-100 index lost 172.88 points (0.44 percent) to close at 41,291.43 points from last week''s closing of 41,494.31 p
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Futures spread down by 61 basis points

Futures spread down by 61 basis points

The futures spread declined by 61bps to 7.54 percent during the week ended October 21, 2016. Trading activities on the futures counter improved as the average daily trading volumes increased by 54.1 percent to 72.33 million shares. In the same way, averag
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Futures spread down by 61 basis points

Futures spread down by 61 basis points

The futures spread declined by 61bps to 7.54 percent during the week ended October 21, 2016. Trading activities on the futures counter improved as the average daily trading volumes increased by 54.1 percent to 72.33 million shares. In the same way, averag
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Futures spread down by 61 basis points

Futures spread down by 61 basis points

The futures spread declined by 61bps to 7.54 percent during the week ended October 21, 2016. Trading activities on the futures counter improved as the average daily trading volumes increased by 54.1 percent to 72.33 million shares. In the same way, averag
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Futures spread down by 61 basis points

Futures spread down by 61 basis points

The futures spread declined by 61bps to 7.54 percent during the week ended October 21, 2016. Trading activities on the futures counter improved as the average daily trading volumes increased by 54.1 percent to 72.33 million shares. In the same way, averag
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Prime Minister may cancel Kyrgyzstan's visit

Prime Minister may cancel Kyrgyzstan's visit

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif may cancel his November 2's scheduled visit to Kyrgyzstan to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit to be held in the central Asian Republic due to the political crisis in the country amid the PTI's lock-down of
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Prime Minister may cancel Kyrgyzstan's visit

Prime Minister may cancel Kyrgyzstan's visit

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif may cancel his November 2's scheduled visit to Kyrgyzstan to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit to be held in the central Asian Republic due to the political crisis in the country amid the PTI's lock-down of
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Zarb-e-Azb is a war for lasting peace: Army Chief

Zarb-e-Azb is a war for lasting peace: Army Chief

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif has said that operation Zarb-e-Azb is an example of war for peace, which is bringing stability and prosperity to Pakistan and the region. He was addressing the concluding ceremony of 1st International PACES
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Zarb-e-Azb is a war for lasting peace: Army Chief

Zarb-e-Azb is a war for lasting peace: Army Chief

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif has said that operation Zarb-e-Azb is an example of war for peace, which is bringing stability and prosperity to Pakistan and the region. He was addressing the concluding ceremony of 1st International PACES
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Aid agencies struggle to assist wave of returning Afghan DPs

Aid agencies struggle to assist wave of returning Afghan DPs

Perched on top of lumbering trucks overflowing with all their possessions, Afghan families are streaming back to their home country at unprecedented rates, leaving international organisations scrambling to provide aid as winter approaches.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Aid agencies struggle to assist wave of returning Afghan DPs

Aid agencies struggle to assist wave of returning Afghan DPs

Perched on top of lumbering trucks overflowing with all their possessions, Afghan families are streaming back to their home country at unprecedented rates, leaving international organisations scrambling to provide aid as winter approaches.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Oil price down cycle 'nearing end': Saudi Arabia

Oil price down cycle 'nearing end': Saudi Arabia

Saudi Oil Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Sunday that the current cycle of falling crude prices is close to an end as market fundamentals improve. Oil prices are currently hovering at around $50 per barrel after hitting a 10-year low of less than $30 in
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Oil price down cycle 'nearing end': Saudi Arabia

Oil price down cycle 'nearing end': Saudi Arabia

Saudi Oil Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Sunday that the current cycle of falling crude prices is close to an end as market fundamentals improve. Oil prices are currently hovering at around $50 per barrel after hitting a 10-year low of less than $30 in
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Oil price down cycle ''nearing end'': Saudi Arabia

Oil price down cycle ''nearing end'': Saudi Arabia

Saudi Oil Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Sunday that the current cycle of falling crude prices is close to an end as market fundamentals improve. Oil prices are currently hovering at around $50 per barrel after hitting a 10-year low of less than $30 in
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Iran says domestic firms can bid on major oil projects

Iran says domestic firms can bid on major oil projects

Iranian energy companies including one linked to the Revolutionary Guards will be allowed to bid for major oil projects previously earmarked for foreign firms, the oil minister said Sunday.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Iran says domestic firms can bid on major oil projects

Iran says domestic firms can bid on major oil projects

Iranian energy companies including one linked to the Revolutionary Guards will be allowed to bid for major oil projects previously earmarked for foreign firms, the oil minister said Sunday.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Iran says domestic firms can bid on major oil projects

Iran says domestic firms can bid on major oil projects

Iranian energy companies including one linked to the Revolutionary Guards will be allowed to bid for major oil projects previously earmarked for foreign firms, the oil minister said Sunday.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Swiss unblock $140 million after Italy tax fraud acquittals

Swiss unblock $140 million after Italy tax fraud acquittals

Switzerland's attorney general's office said Sunday it had unblocked accounts holding some $140 million, which were frozen more than a decade ago to assist Italy in a tax fraud probe of the Mediaset broadcaster.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Swiss unblock $140 million after Italy tax fraud acquittals

Swiss unblock $140 million after Italy tax fraud acquittals

Switzerland's attorney general's office said Sunday it had unblocked accounts holding some $140 million, which were frozen more than a decade ago to assist Italy in a tax fraud probe of the Mediaset broadcaster.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Swiss unblock $140 million after Italy tax fraud acquittals

Swiss unblock $140 million after Italy tax fraud acquittals

Switzerland''s attorney general''s office said Sunday it had unblocked accounts holding some $140 million, which were frozen more than a decade ago to assist Italy in a tax fraud probe of the Mediaset broadcaster.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Two coast guard officers killed in Jiwani

Two coast guard officers killed in Jiwani

Two Pakistan Coast Guard officers were gunned down in Jiwani on Sunday in a district that is key to a Chinese-funded transport and energy project opposed by militants, police said. No one had claimed responsibility for the attack in the district of Gwadar
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Two coast guard officers killed in Jiwani

Two coast guard officers killed in Jiwani

Two Pakistan Coast Guard officers were gunned down in Jiwani on Sunday in a district that is key to a Chinese-funded transport and energy project opposed by militants, police said. No one had claimed responsibility for the attack in the district of Gwadar
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Two suspected 'terrorists' killed in Russian city

Two suspected 'terrorists' killed in Russian city

Russian security forces have shot dead two people suspected of "terrorism" carrying explosives in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, Russian news agencies reported on Sunday, citing law enforcement sources. An explosion during the operation injured two special
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Two suspected 'terrorists' killed in Russian city

Two suspected 'terrorists' killed in Russian city

Russian security forces have shot dead two people suspected of "terrorism" carrying explosives in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, Russian news agencies reported on Sunday, citing law enforcement sources. An explosion during the operation injured two special
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
EU gives Belgium ultimatum over Canada trade agreement

EU gives Belgium ultimatum over Canada trade agreement

The European Union gave Belgium a barely 24-hour ultimatum Sunday to say whether it can back an EU-Canada trade deal, warning otherwise it will cancel a summit to sign the accord with Ottawa. In an embarrassment for the 28-nation EU, Belgium has so far be
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
EU gives Belgium ultimatum over Canada trade agreement

EU gives Belgium ultimatum over Canada trade agreement

The European Union gave Belgium a barely 24-hour ultimatum Sunday to say whether it can back an EU-Canada trade deal, warning otherwise it will cancel a summit to sign the accord with Ottawa. In an embarrassment for the 28-nation EU, Belgium has so far be
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
EU gives Belgium ultimatum over Canada trade agreement

EU gives Belgium ultimatum over Canada trade agreement

The European Union gave Belgium a barely 24-hour ultimatum Sunday to say whether it can back an EU-Canada trade deal, warning otherwise it will cancel a summit to sign the accord with Ottawa. In an embarrassment for the 28-nation EU, Belgium has so far be
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Power projects require massive investment: study

Power projects require massive investment: study

Pakistan's estimated investment requirement for 2017-2023 would be $51.601 billion or 85 percent of total estimated investment requirement of $60.452 billion for prioritised power sector projects including thermal, hydel power projects (mega and small).
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Power projects require massive investment: study

Power projects require massive investment: study

Pakistan's estimated investment requirement for 2017-2023 would be $51.601 billion or 85 percent of total estimated investment requirement of $60.452 billion for prioritised power sector projects including thermal, hydel power projects (mega and small).
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Power projects require massive investment: study

Power projects require massive investment: study

Pakistan''s estimated investment requirement for 2017-2023 would be $51.601 billion or 85 percent of total estimated investment requirement of $60.452 billion for prioritised power sector projects including thermal, hydel power projects (mega and small).
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
US vote is choice between 'bad and worse': Rouhani

US vote is choice between 'bad and worse': Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday that he had no preference in the US election race between Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, saying it was a choice between "bad and worse".
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
US vote is choice between 'bad and worse': Rouhani

US vote is choice between 'bad and worse': Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday that he had no preference in the US election race between Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, saying it was a choice between "bad and worse".
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Working Boundary: Indian forces resort to unprovoked firing: ISPR

Working Boundary: Indian forces resort to unprovoked firing: ISPR

Indian security forces resorted to unprovoked firing at the Working Boundary on Sunday night, which was befittingly responded by the Pakistani side, according to Aaj News. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Indian forces targeted Chuprar
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Working Boundary: Indian forces resort to unprovoked firing: ISPR

Working Boundary: Indian forces resort to unprovoked firing: ISPR

Indian security forces resorted to unprovoked firing at the Working Boundary on Sunday night, which was befittingly responded by the Pakistani side, according to Aaj News. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Indian forces targeted Chuprar
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Yasin Malik shifted to ICU at Soura Medical Institute

Yasin Malik shifted to ICU at Soura Medical Institute

The illegally-detained Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, Muhammad Yasin Malik, has been referred to Soura Medical Institute, Srinagar, for treatment after his health deteriorated, on Saturday.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Shifting of premises of CRO Sukkur

Shifting of premises of CRO Sukkur

Premises of Company Registration Office (CRO), Sukkur located at 73-B, Hamdard Housing society, Airport Road, Sukkur is now shifted to the following address: First Floor, House No 4, Block A, Sindhi Muslim Co-operative Housing Society, Airport Road, Sukku
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
British NSA calls on Tariq Fatemi

British NSA calls on Tariq Fatemi

British National Security Adviser (NSA) Sir Mark Lyall Grant called on Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday. The Special Assistant also hosted a luncheon in honour of the
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
4,252 recruited as constables in Sindh Police

4,252 recruited as constables in Sindh Police

As many as 4253 candidates including 136 women and 181 minority applicants were recruited as constables in Sindh Police during 2016. For the total 5177 vacant posts, the provincial police department received some 68527 applications from 14 districts of Si
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Raiwand Hospital's condition: Shahbaz expresses displeasure

Raiwand Hospital's condition: Shahbaz expresses displeasure

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif paid a visit to THQ hospital Raiwind Sunday. He inspected different wards, inquired from the patients and asked about the facilities being provided in the hospital. He expressed displeasure over non appearance
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Arms cache recovered from demolished MQM office?

Arms cache recovered from demolished MQM office?

Arms buried under demolished office of a political party were recovered by Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEAs)from New Karachi area here. According to sources, the action to recover arms cache was recovered on the pinpointing of former UC Nazim of Sharifabad
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Hyderabad-Karachi Motorway project: call for standardised diversions

Hyderabad-Karachi Motorway project: call for standardised diversions

Senior Vice President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) Turab Ali Khoja has appealed to Chairman National Highway Authority (NHA) Shahid Ashraf Tarar to order construction of standardised diversions on Hyderabad-Karachi Motorway (M-9) proj
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
P&DD Punjab closely monitoring all uplift projects

P&DD Punjab closely monitoring all uplift projects

Planning & Development Department Punjab is closely monitoring all the development projects and also giving special consideration at the highest level to the projects where international development partners are involved.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Revamp work on 40 hospitals to be completed by June 2017: Salman

Revamp work on 40 hospitals to be completed by June 2017: Salman

Advisor to Chief Minister on Health Khawaja Salman Rafiq has said that government has empowered the medical superintendents by giving them financial and administrative powers. Now, it is their responsibility to run the hospital efficiently. He said that r
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
President speaks to students at Pakistan embassy-run school in Doha

President speaks to students at Pakistan embassy-run school in Doha

President Mamnoon Hussain on Sunday urged Pakistani youth at home and abroad to equip them with latest knowledge and fast-evolving technologies like computers, Internet, smart phones etc, as their positive use could help achieve individual and collective
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Artists term China visit a memorable experience

Artists term China visit a memorable experience

Pakistani artists have termed visit to China, a truly memorable experience and lauded rich culture of People's Republic of China. The exhibition 'Collective Vision - China in the eyes of Pakistani Artists' was initiated by the Embassy of China in Pakistan
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Allergy season: experts for precautions against Hay Fever

Allergy season: experts for precautions against Hay Fever

As allergy season starts in Pakistan, health experts advise precautionary measures against the most common allergy in Pakistan, allergic Rhinitis or Hay Fever, which is affecting 24.62 percent Pakistanis.
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Vegetable prices register marked increase during last week

Vegetable prices register marked increase during last week

Increase in prices of vegetable and other important kitchen items, like pulses, sugar, flour, was witnessed during last week. A visit to local markets revealed that prices of vegetable have gone up by up to 90 percent in retail market, which is beyond the
Published 24 Oct, 2016 12:00am
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