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Print - 2016-11-02
German YouTube alive with sound of music after copyright deal

German YouTube alive with sound of music after copyright deal

One of the world's most restrictive countries on access to music videos opened up on Tuesday as YouTube announced a deal with musicians' body GEMA to pay when people stream music in Germany. YouTube users in the country had for years been confronted with
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Brathwaite, Holder inspire dogged West Indies

Brathwaite, Holder inspire dogged West Indies

Kraigg Brathwaite hit an unbeaten 142 and red-hot Jason Holder then took 3-10 as a resurgent West Indies put Pakistan under pressure in the third Test in Sharjah on Tuesday. Brathwaite held together West Indies' first innings of 337 with a resolute 142 no
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Hamza upsets Ammad to win CAS Junior Squash title

Hamza upsets Ammad to win CAS Junior Squash title

Qualifier Muhammad Hamza upset Pakistan No 1 Muhammad Ammad in a marathon five sets battle final witnessed by capacity crowd present on this occasion in the 30th Chief of the Air Staff National Junior Boys Squash Championship played here at PAF Hashim Kha
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Karachi win All-Pakistan Women Cricket Cup

Karachi win All-Pakistan Women Cricket Cup

Star cricketer and opening pair Khorana Sajjad and Sana Urooj guided Karachi to 45 runs victory in the opening match of the All-Pakistan Mrs. Malik Saad Invitational Women Cricket Cup, which got under way here at Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bony back among the goals in Stoke win

Bony back among the goals in Stoke win

Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony ended a 10-month goal drought with a brace against former club Swansea City as Stoke City's revival continued with a 3-1 win in Monday's Premier League clash. Both goals for the 27-year-old Manchester City loanee were set
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
FIA orders Vettel rant inquiry

FIA orders Vettel rant inquiry

FIA president Jean Todt has ordered an inquiry into expletive-filled abuse that Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel hurled at the Mexican Grand Prix race director, a Formula One governing body source said. The German, furious over the driving of Red Bull's Ma
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Wild card win for China's Zhang

Wild card win for China's Zhang

Chinese wild card Zhang Shuai romped to a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Switzerland's Timea Bacsinszky on the first day of the WTA Elite Trophy on home turf on Tuesday. It was a welcome change of form for the 27-year-old, who last month pulled out injured from th
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Almandin wins Melbourne Cup thriller

Almandin wins Melbourne Cup thriller

Almandin pipped Heartbreak City in a thrilling finish to the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, giving Australian owner Lloyd Williams a record fifth win in the 'race that stops a nation'. The former German galloper, starting at 10/1, edged Ireland's Heartbreak Ci
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
World Cup top-scorer Klose retires at 38

World Cup top-scorer Klose retires at 38

Germany's prolific Miroslav Klose, the all-time World Cup top-scorer, announced his retirement on Tuesday at the age of 38. The striker, Germany's record scorer with 71 goals in 137 internationals, was without a club after his Lazio contract expired last
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Responsible Business: PBC announces formation of Centre of Excellence

Responsible Business: PBC announces formation of Centre of Excellence

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) is pleased to announce the formation of the Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business (CERB). CERB will have the vision to assist businesses in Pakistan to pursue long term sustainability and value creation, with the
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Another assault comes to a naught: Maryam

Another assault comes to a naught: Maryam

The daughter of Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz, has said that another assault on the country came to a naught and "hopefully those defeated elements will learn something from their defeat". In her tweet on social networking website Twitter, Maryam Nawaz said,
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Malaysia Prime Minister signs defence deal in tilt toward China

Malaysia Prime Minister signs defence deal in tilt toward China

Malaysia and China signed a defence deal and pledged closer cooperation in the South China Sea Tuesday, signalling a potential strategic shift by Premier Najib Razak as his ties with the United States fray over a corruption scandal. Najib's week-long trip
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Malaysia Prime Minister signs defence deal in tilt toward China

Malaysia Prime Minister signs defence deal in tilt toward China

Malaysia and China signed a defence deal and pledged closer cooperation in the South China Sea Tuesday, signalling a potential strategic shift by Premier Najib Razak as his ties with the United States fray over a corruption scandal. Najib's week-long trip
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (November 01, 2016).

Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Major Imran embraced shahadat in IED blast

Major Imran embraced shahadat in IED blast

An officer, Major Imran, embraced shahadat due to an IED blast during a cordon and search operation in Wana in South Waziristan agency yesterday while 6 soldiers were injured.
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Major Imran embraced shahadat in IED blast

Major Imran embraced shahadat in IED blast

An officer, Major Imran, embraced shahadat due to an IED blast during a cordon and search operation in Wana in South Waziristan agency yesterday while 6 soldiers were injured.
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
China's secretive stealth fighter unveiled in flyby debut

China's secretive stealth fighter unveiled in flyby debut

Two of China's secretive J-20 warplanes swept over a gasping crowd at the Zhuhai air show Tuesday, potent symbols of Beijing's aspirations to military might. The fighters were not announced on the schedule and appeared in the sky just after a colourful ae
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
China's secretive stealth fighter unveiled in flyby debut

China's secretive stealth fighter unveiled in flyby debut

Two of China's secretive J-20 warplanes swept over a gasping crowd at the Zhuhai air show Tuesday, potent symbols of Beijing's aspirations to military might. The fighters were not announced on the schedule and appeared in the sky just after a colourful ae
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Headline inflation increases by 4.21 percent in October

Headline inflation increases by 4.21 percent in October

The headline inflation increased by 4.21 percent during October 2016 over the same month a year ago, following surge in the prices of kitchen items, vegetables pulses, meat as well as medicine, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The CPI inf
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed patterns
Currency

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

The rupee moved both ways against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee rose by three paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.81 and Rs 104.82 respectively, they said.
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Headline inflation increases by 4.21 percent in October

Headline inflation increases by 4.21 percent in October

The headline inflation increased by 4.21 percent during October 2016 over the same month a year ago, following surge in the prices of kitchen items, vegetables pulses, meat as well as medicine, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The CPI inf
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed patterns
Currency

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

The rupee moved both ways against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee rose by three paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.81 and Rs 104.82 respectively, they said.
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Headline inflation increases by 4.21 percent in October

Headline inflation increases by 4.21 percent in October

The headline inflation increased by 4.21 percent during October 2016 over the same month a year ago, following surge in the prices of kitchen items, vegetables pulses, meat as well as medicine, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The CPI inf
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
At least 19 killed in latest border firing

At least 19 killed in latest border firing

India and Pakistan on Tuesday tallied at least 19 deaths in recent firing across LoC, where neighbours are engaging in increasingly intense artillery duels. Pakistan officials said at least four people were killed and five injured in its part of Kashmir o
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
At least 19 killed in latest border firing

At least 19 killed in latest border firing

India and Pakistan on Tuesday tallied at least 19 deaths in recent firing across LoC, where neighbours are engaging in increasingly intense artillery duels. Pakistan officials said at least four people were killed and five injured in its part of Kashmir o
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 01, 2016).

Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Up to 600,000 children trapped in Mosul: NGO

Up to 600,000 children trapped in Mosul: NGO

Up to 600,000 children are among the civilians trapped in jihadist-held Mosul, Save The Children said on Tuesday, calling for safe corridors as Iraqi forces advanced on the city. "It is a critical moment to protect children and open safe routes to allow t
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 01, 2016).

Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Up to 600,000 children trapped in Mosul: NGO

Up to 600,000 children trapped in Mosul: NGO

Up to 600,000 children are among the civilians trapped in jihadist-held Mosul, Save The Children said on Tuesday, calling for safe corridors as Iraqi forces advanced on the city. "It is a critical moment to protect children and open safe routes to allow t
Published 02 Nov, 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 Tuesday (November 01, 2016).

Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Kenya accepts actual price of Pakistani rice

Kenya accepts actual price of Pakistani rice

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has agreed to the valuation of Pakistani long grained white rice at actual price of $300-350 per metric ton instead of $580 per metric ton previously. Exporters told Business Recorder on Tuesday that the KRA has sudden
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Kenya accepts actual price of Pakistani rice

Kenya accepts actual price of Pakistani rice

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has agreed to the valuation of Pakistani long grained white rice at actual price of $300-350 per metric ton instead of $580 per metric ton previously. Exporters told Business Recorder on Tuesday that the KRA has sudden
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (November 01, 2016)

Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Kenya accepts actual price of Pakistani rice

Kenya accepts actual price of Pakistani rice

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has agreed to the valuation of Pakistani long grained white rice at actual price of $300-350 per metric ton instead of $580 per metric ton previously. Exporters told Business Recorder on Tuesday that the KRA has sudden
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (November 01, 2016).

Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Qatar shifts some state-run health, education services to private sector

Qatar shifts some state-run health, education services to private sector

Qatar will shift some state-run health and education services to the private sector as it seeks to ease the burden on its finances, the emir said on Tuesday, as he outlined his economic agenda for the next five years in an era of low oil and gas prices. T
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Qatar shifts some state-run health, education services to private sector

Qatar shifts some state-run health, education services to private sector

Qatar will shift some state-run health and education services to the private sector as it seeks to ease the burden on its finances, the emir said on Tuesday, as he outlined his economic agenda for the next five years in an era of low oil and gas prices. T
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Qatar shifts some state-run health, education services to private sector

Qatar shifts some state-run health, education services to private sector

Qatar will shift some state-run health and education services to the private sector as it seeks to ease the burden on its finances, the emir said on Tuesday, as he outlined his economic agenda for the next five years in an era of low oil and gas prices. T
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (November 01, 2016).

Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
McDonald's reaches $3.75 million settlement in labour case

McDonald's reaches $3.75 million settlement in labour case

US fast-food giant McDonald's has agreed to pay $3.75 million to settle a labour dispute with workers at a California franchise, according to court documents seen Tuesday by AFP. If approved by a federal judge, the agreement is the first time McDonald's h
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (November 01, 2016).

Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
McDonald's reaches $3.75 million settlement in labour case

McDonald's reaches $3.75 million settlement in labour case

US fast-food giant McDonald's has agreed to pay $3.75 million to settle a labour dispute with workers at a California franchise, according to court documents seen Tuesday by AFP. If approved by a federal judge, the agreement is the first time McDonald's h
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (November 01, 2016) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 02, 2016).

Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Iraq says forces enter Mosul as 'true liberation' begins

Iraq says forces enter Mosul as 'true liberation' begins

Iraqi forces fought their way into jihadist-held Mosul on Tuesday, the military said, as a top commander declared the "true liberation" of the city from the Islamic State group had begun. Just over two weeks into the massive offensive to retake Mosul - IS
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Iraq says forces enter Mosul as 'true liberation' begins

Iraq says forces enter Mosul as 'true liberation' begins

Iraqi forces fought their way into jihadist-held Mosul on Tuesday, the military said, as a top commander declared the "true liberation" of the city from the Islamic State group had begun. Just over two weeks into the massive offensive to retake Mosul - IS
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
K-E divestment

K-E divestment

A press release issued by Abraaj Group confirmed a Business Recorder report published earlier, that it has reached an agreement to divest its 66.4 percent total stake as well as management control in K-Electric (K-E) for 1.77 billion dollars to a C
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Not expected of a Chief Minister

Not expected of a Chief Minister

In December 2007, when the body of Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated in Rawalpindi in a terrorist attack, arrived in Sindh there was a huge wave of anger, and some people shouted 'Pakistan nah khappay' (Pakistan is unacceptable). But within no time did
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Tackling abject poverty

Tackling abject poverty

Nobody talks of 'trickle down' any more. They now talk of 'inclusive growth'. In its post-1980 prescription all that Washington Consensus (WC)needed you to do was to get your economies to grow fast enough and the 'trickle down' effect, the WC doctors clai
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Twinkle, twinkle, political star

Twinkle, twinkle, political star

The national standard may have a lone star but our political landscape has stars spangled all over. Indeed, the surfeit of stars on our political firmament serves to throw in contrast the telling dearth of intellectual, cultural or sporting stars. Politic
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
The company towns

The company towns

In 2007 I was head of the Management Association of Pakistan. In October of that year I was attending a management conclave in Kolkata. The hosts for this conference were the Tata Group. On the last evening a dinner was hosted by Ratan Tata, then chairman
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Country's outlook stable

Country's outlook stable

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "S&P raises rating, says outlook stable" carried by the newspaper yesterday. According to it, Standard and Poor's has revised Pakistan long-term credit rating from B- to B, saying better policymaking ha
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Oil ends down after one-month low; US inventory data awaited

Oil ends down after one-month low; US inventory data awaited

Oil settled down on Tuesday after hitting one-month lows, ahead of data likely to show a US crude inventory build and on renewed doubts about whether Opec will follow through with proposed output cuts. The American Petroleum Institute (API), an industry g
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Cotton hits week low on speculator liquidation
Cotton

Cotton hits week low on speculator liquidation

Cotton futures fell on Tuesday to touch their lowest in a week on liquidation by speculators as good harvesting conditions prevailed in the United States. On Monday, the first month December contract on ICE Futures registered the biggest intraday percenta
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami welcomes Supreme Court decision

Jamaat-e-Islami welcomes Supreme Court decision

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq has welcomed the Supreme Court decision to set up a Judicial Commission for Panama leaks enquiry under its own supervision. According to media cell of Jamaat-e-Islami he was talking to the media outsi
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Government, Opposition accept SC decision

Government, Opposition accept SC decision

The government and the opposition parties on Tuesday apparently looked all set to constitute a judicial commission on probing the Panama leaks issue. Talking to media persons outside Supreme Court, the leaders of opposition parties including Siraj-ul-Haq
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bilawal expresses grief

Bilawal expresses grief

Chairman Pakistan Peoples' Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed grief over the ship-breaking yard incident, at Gadani, which left at least 12 workers dead and many injured. Media reported that fire erupted in a dismantled ship in the yard. Scores of
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Militants' treatment case: Dr Asim, three others get bail

Militants' treatment case: Dr Asim, three others get bail

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday approved the bail application of Dr Asim Hussain in a case relating to the alleged treatment of terrorists at his hospital. The bail applications of MPA Rauf Siddiqui, Pak Sarzameen Party's Anis Kaimkhani and Usman Mo
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
E&T department recruits 27 entrants

E&T department recruits 27 entrants

Sindh Excise and Taxation (E&T) department has recruited 27 entrants, who have recently passed the Sindh Public Service Commission Exams. A ceremony in this regard was held at provincial E&T Minister office here. According to details, all 27 entrants, who
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
M-2 Motorway closed

M-2 Motorway closed

Amid crackdown, the government seems to be in mood not to allow PTI workers reach Islamabad at any cost, as another main section of the Lahore-Rawalpindi Motorway was closed on Tuesday. According to our correspondent, the Lahore to Rawalpindi M-2 Motorway
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Panama Papers: mixed reaction over SC decision

Panama Papers: mixed reaction over SC decision

The workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday expressed jubilation over the Supreme Court decision to form a commission to probe allegations surfaced in Panama leaks, but some of them were not happy of Imran Khan's announcement to call off plan
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Workshop on 'Cracking the Blockchain Code'

Workshop on 'Cracking the Blockchain Code'

Planet N and Karandaaz Pakistan organized a workshop, 'Cracking the Blockchain Code,' aimed at disseminating knowledge regarding Blockchain in the local market. Blockchain, primarily a new concept being introduced in Pakistan's market, is set to revamp th
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Shahbaz congratulates newly elected SCBA office-bearers

Shahbaz congratulates newly elected SCBA office-bearers

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has congratulated newly-elected President Rashid A Rizvi and other office-bearers on their success in elections of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA)and expressed good wishes. In a felicitation message,
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
JazzCash and Karandaaz enter into strategic alliance

JazzCash and Karandaaz enter into strategic alliance

JazzCash and Karandaaz have entered into a strategic alliance to enhance access of digital financial services in Pakistan. To form this alliance a signing ceremony was held between Aniqa Afzal Sandhu, VP Digital & Mobile Financial Services - Mobilink and
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
ABL completed its 50th branch with solar powered system

ABL completed its 50th branch with solar powered system

Allied Bank has completed the supply, installation and commissioning of its 50th Solar Branch on October 25, 2016. The 50th branch was completed with a 15kW solar powered system at newly-constructed Sargodha Road, Faisalabad branch. The benefits of a sola
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
NDU team visits LCCI

NDU team visits LCCI

A delegation of the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad on Tuesday visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and held an interactive session with the private sector. Led by Brigadier Hammad, the delegation was comprised of officers hail
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Asma accuses IK of being on 'assignment'

Asma accuses IK of being on 'assignment'

Asma Jahangir, Former president of Supreme Court Bar Association, on Tuesday accused Imran Khan of being on 'assignment' of some hidden hands. However, she said, those who gave him the 'assignment' would never let him become prime minister. She was talkin
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
One Window Cell, LDA offices to remain closed

One Window Cell, LDA offices to remain closed

One Window Cell and all the other offices of Lahore Development Authority will remain closed for public dealing for two days on Friday and Saturday, the 4th and 5th of November 2016. All the Directorates concerned have been directed to finalise the task o
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
UNIDO, ICCI celebrate Green Industry Week

UNIDO, ICCI celebrate Green Industry Week

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) organised a five-day event, on "Fostering Green Entrepreneurship in Pakistan". The Unido-ICCI week started with Business Clinic to build capac
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Adamjee Insurance posts Rs 1,358.599 million PAT

Adamjee Insurance posts Rs 1,358.599 million PAT

The profit after tax of Adamjee Insurance Company has increased to Rs 1,358.599 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2016 as compared to Rs 580.447 million earned in the corresponding quarter in 2015. The board of directors of the company in its mee
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Adamjee Insurance posts Rs 1,358.599 million PAT

Adamjee Insurance posts Rs 1,358.599 million PAT

The profit after tax of Adamjee Insurance Company has increased to Rs 1,358.599 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2016 as compared to Rs 580.447 million earned in the corresponding quarter in 2015. The board of directors of the company in its mee
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Aseefa dubs Imran as 'U-Turn Khan'

Aseefa dubs Imran as 'U-Turn Khan'

Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday dubbed Imran Khan as 'U-Turn Khan' following his announcement to postpone the planned lockdown of Islamabad after the Supreme Court decision. Soon after Imran Khan's announcement to postpone PTI's November 2 protest and ma
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold and silver and platinum rally

US MIDDAY: gold and silver and platinum rally

Gold, silver and platinum rallied to one-month highs on Tuesday as concerns over the outcome of the US election sparked losses in stocks and the dollar, prompting investors to seek out precious metals as a haven from risk. The announcement of an FBI inves
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
KP chief minister Khattak lauds SC decision

KP chief minister Khattak lauds SC decision

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pervez Khattak has congratulated workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over Supreme Court's (SC) forthcoming hearing on November 3 of Panama Leaks case. In a statement, Khattak hailed the decision of party chief, Imr
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Shahbaz felicitates new PBA office-bearers

Shahbaz felicitates new PBA office-bearers

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has felicitated head of Dunya Media Group, Mian Aamir Mehmood on his election as Chairman Pakistan Broadcasting Association (PBA). He has congratulated Doraid Qureshi on his election as Senior Vice Chairman, M
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
US extends sanctions on Sudan

US extends sanctions on Sudan

President Barack Obama has extended US sanctions on Sudan for another year, saying Khartoum's policies remained an "extraordinary threat" to the national security of the United States. Sudan has been subject to a US trade embargo since 1997 for its allege
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Kyrgyz man halts main airport with 'bomb' claim

Kyrgyz man halts main airport with 'bomb' claim

Kyrgyzstan's security service said Tuesday that a drunk man who halted operations at the country's main airport with a false bomb scare was trying to stop his wife from leaving for Moscow. Ilya Eremeev, 30, phoned emergency services Monday and said there
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Ugandan rebels hack six DR Congo civilians to death

Ugandan rebels hack six DR Congo civilians to death

Six civilians were hacked to death in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo in an attack by Ugandan Islamist rebels, local officials said Tuesday. Fighters from the Ugandan Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked a small village in North Kivu provi
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Russia says resumption of Syria peace talks delayed indefinitely

Russia says resumption of Syria peace talks delayed indefinitely

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday a Western failure to rein in violent Islamists in Syria had indefinitely delayed the resumption of peace talks. Shoigu said that rebels backed by Western governments had been attacking civilians in th
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Trump used dubious methods to avoid taxes

Trump used dubious methods to avoid taxes

Donald Trump used tactics to avoid paying taxes that were so "legally dubious" that his own lawyers advised him the government would deem them improper, the New York Times reported Tuesday. Citing newly obtained documents, the Times said the Republican pr
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
UK in $2.3 billion plan to 'strike back' at hackers

UK in $2.3 billion plan to 'strike back' at hackers

Finance minister Philip Hammond on Tuesday warned Britain will "strike back" against states hacking into strategic networks in order to avoid a military showdown, as part of a new cyber-defence plan. Unveiling the £1.9 billion ($2.3 billion, 2.1 billion e
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Blast kills eight suspected Boko Haram Islamists in Nigeria

Blast kills eight suspected Boko Haram Islamists in Nigeria

A truck conveying eight suspected Boko Haram Islamists exploded near a military checkpoint in the north-east Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Tuesday, killing the occupants, an army spokesman told AFP. The open truck burst into flames when the explosives con
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
UK spy chief sees growing threat from Russian cyber-attacks, espionage

UK spy chief sees growing threat from Russian cyber-attacks, espionage

Russia is pushing its foreign policy in increasingly aggressive ways including cyber-attacks and espionage, posing a growing threat to Britain and the rest of Europe, the head of Britain's internal intelligence agency MI5 has said. As finance minister Phi
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Rwanda accuses 22 French officers over 1994 genocide

Rwanda accuses 22 French officers over 1994 genocide

Rwanda has published a list of 22 French officers it accuses of helping plan and execute the 1994 genocide, in the latest sign of deteriorating relations between the two countries. Rwanda's National Commission for the Fight Against Genocide (known by its
Published 02 Nov, 2016 12:00am
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