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Print - 2016-11-13
Danish envoy praises Pakistan's culture

Danish envoy praises Pakistan's culture

Pakistan is culturally a very rich country, as it possesses a diversity of cultural goods and services that has a huge potential for being harnessed for economic, social and sustainable development. This was stated by Ambassador of Denmark, Ole Thonke dur
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Walk against Pneumonia held

Walk against Pneumonia held

District Health Department arranged an awareness walk in connection with World Pneumonia Day. DCO Salman Ghani led the walk while EDO Health Dr Nawazish Goraya, DOH Dr Muhammad Asif Shahzad, Dr Bilal Ahmed, Dr Wasim Bhatti, Dr Asfandyar and other doctors,
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'Punjab's new LG system to become operational soon'

'Punjab's new LG system to become operational soon'

"Punjab's new local government system would be operational in two months. Modern Urban Development system is being introduced in the province. All energy projects will be completed within stipulated period. Punjab government has committed to improve servi
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Sikh pilgrim arrive Lahore

Sikh pilgrim arrive Lahore

The Sikh pilgrims reached Lahore on Saturday to attend 548th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak-the founder of Sikhism. Chairman Evacuee Properties Board Siddiq ul Farooq warmly received Sikh pilgrims at Wagah railway station. The pilgrims
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Javed Hashmi may rejoin PML-N

Javed Hashmi may rejoin PML-N

Senior politician Javed Hashmi on Saturday said that he might rejoin the ruling Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), however, the final decision will be announced soon. Speaking to the reporters at Multan Press Club, Javed Hashmi said, "Basically I am a
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Chairman WAPDA holds meetings with donors to discuss projects

Chairman WAPDA holds meetings with donors to discuss projects

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain (R) has held a series of meetings with donors to discuss matters relating to financial arrangements for the ongoing as well as future projects at the WAPDA Hous
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'Golden Ring Economic Forum': FCCI to cooperate in SEPF formulation

'Golden Ring Economic Forum': FCCI to cooperate in SEPF formulation

Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) will fully cooperate with Pakistani Think Tank 'Golden Ring Economic Forum' in the preparation of Structural Economic Policy Framework (SEPF) specifically in view of CPEC and emerging economic block compr
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Short spell of rain helps remove smog

Short spell of rain helps remove smog

A short spell of rain in the provincial capital dust down a thick layer of smog on Saturday, followed by a moderate cool breeze in the city that brought relief to the citizens by and large. Majority thanked god for sweeping away a dry chilly and smoggy we
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Protesting doctors, nurses end sit-in on Mall

Protesting doctors, nurses end sit-in on Mall

A group of young doctors who were staging sit-in for the acceptance of their demands, ended their protest on Saturday after successful talks with the newly appointed chief executive of Mayo Hospital, a representative of protesting doctors confirmed. Sourc
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Energy projects; work being carried out for early completion: Shabaz

Energy projects; work being carried out for early completion: Shabaz

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that tremendous work is being carried out for early completion of energy projects. He said that energy projects are also being speedily forwarded throughout the country under China Pakistan Economic C
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Government to overcome Panamagate challenge soon: Abid

Government to overcome Panamagate challenge soon: Abid

Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali on Saturday said, "The federal government would easily come out of the Panamagate crisis soon, just the way Defence Minister Khawaja Asif came out of a petition at the Supreme Court challenging his elect
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Crackdown against criminals to be launched

Crackdown against criminals to be launched

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Dr Haidar Ashraf has decided for launching a massive crackdown against the drug peddlers, gamblers and others criminals in the wake of increasing crime rate in the city. He expressed theses views while presiding o
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Emirates signs multi-million dollar deal with Thales

Emirates signs multi-million dollar deal with Thales

Emirates on Saturday announced that it has signed an agreement with Thales to equip its Boeing 777X fleet with Thales AVANT inflight entertainment system. The airline will work in partnership with Thales to develop and enhance the state-of-the-art infligh
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan Navy takes command of CTF-151

Pakistan Navy takes command of CTF-151

In an impressive change of command ceremony held at the US Naval Central Command Headquarters in Bahrain, Pakistan Navy assumed the Command of Multinational Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151) from Republic of Korea (RoK) Navy, a statement said on Saturday.
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
US desires enhanced people-to-people relations with Pakistan: Hale

US desires enhanced people-to-people relations with Pakistan: Hale

US Ambassador to Pakistan, David Hale has said his country desires enhanced people-to-people relations with Pakistan. He was addressing a three-day international conference on effects of climate change in Islamabad on Saturday. The ambassador appreciated
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Murad, Chandio criticise Nisar for berating Bilawal

Murad, Chandio criticise Nisar for berating Bilawal

Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah on Saturday said it would be better if Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan had concentrated more on his job rather than lambasting Chairman Pakistan Peoples' Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. He also decried the feder
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PIA clarification

PIA clarification

It is clarified that media reports regarding laying off of 30% PIA employees as a result of closing down of airline's town offices is totally baseless. PIA management is encouraging online sale of tickets that will reduce dependence on town offices, which
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Reports of IMF, World Bank on economy disturbing: PEW

Reports of IMF, World Bank on economy disturbing: PEW

Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Saturday said reports of International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB) about Pakistan's economy are disturbing. It asked the government to take steps to revive economy as exports, investment and remittances continue
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Speakers underscore need for adopting better tax policies

Speakers underscore need for adopting better tax policies

Speakers while addressing a seminar on "Viability of Flat Taxation in Pakistan" stressed the need for adopting better tax policies and lowering tax rates in Pakistan as high rate of taxes cause economic stagnation. Well-consulted Tax reforms would help us
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
KP BAC asks CM for provision of office, staff

KP BAC asks CM for provision of office, staff

Chairman, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Business Advisory Committee (KP BAC), Riaz Khattak and General Secretary Adnan Jalil have asked the provincial government for honouring all commitments made with them to operationalise the panel in true sense. Talking to media
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Pro-Altaf slogans cause embarrassment to MQM-London

Pro-Altaf slogans cause embarrassment to MQM-London

For the first time since detachment of founder of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) with Pakistan chapter, supporters of MQM-London chanted slogans against the Pakistan body until a meeting that was convened was cancelled. A meeting to organise workers of MQ
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Free-medical camp organised in FR DI Khan

Free-medical camp organised in FR DI Khan

Directorate of Health Service Fata, has organised a free medical camp in Frontier Region (FR) Dera Ismail Khan under the mobile hospital programme. According to statement, issued here on Saturday, the directorate of Health Services, under mobile hospital
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
KP government failed to fulfill its promises: Hoti

KP government failed to fulfill its promises: Hoti

Former chief minister and President Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti on Saturday said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government had badly failed to fulfill its promises made with people of the province. Addressing a public mee
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Cable operators demand deferment of DTH launch

Cable operators demand deferment of DTH launch

Cable operators of Khyber Pakhutnkhwa Saturday demanded of Pakistan Electronic Media Regularity Authority (PEMRA) for deferment of the launching of DTH for next two to three years. Addressing a news conference here at Peshawar Press Club (PPC), Coordinato
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend

Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend

Prices of essential kitchen items witnessed a mixed trend during this past week as compared to the preceding week, according to a survey conducted by Business Recorder, here on Saturday. According to details, prices of chicken, egg, sugar, liquefie
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Balochistan MPs demand blue passport

Balochistan MPs demand blue passport

The Balochistan Assembly adopted two resolutions in the absence of Chief Minister on Saturday, urging the government to provide blue passports to the provincial lawmakers and build residential lodges for them, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFE
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Rs 7.8 billion disbursed under PM's loan program

Rs 7.8 billion disbursed under PM's loan program

7.8 billion rupees have so far been disbursed amongst 8230 beneficiaries under Prime Minister Youth Business Loan Program. Under this scheme subsidized loans up to two million rupees at 6 percent markup rate are being offered to unemployed youth especiall
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bachelor Degree Programmes: around 19,336 appear in SU pre-entry test

Bachelor Degree Programmes: around 19,336 appear in SU pre-entry test

Around 19,336 candidates have appeared in pre-entry test for admissions in Sindh University Pre-Entry Test of Morning and Evening Bachelor Degree Programme 2017`for admission to various disciplines at Faculty of Arts and suburban buildings. In parallel, a
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
QWP chief concerned over delay in KP-Fata merger

QWP chief concerned over delay in KP-Fata merger

Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has expressed concern over the delay in the integration of Fata with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and stated that people residing in Fata have cultural, social, economic and political affiliations with peop
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Politicians play havoc with country: Khattak

Politicians play havoc with country: Khattak

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said that politicians themselves have played havoc with both country and its system, adding that in case of the ineffective system, they could not be issued clean-chit and the remedy is only possible in the reforms. Ad
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Germany's Trimet expects full-capacity aluminium output

Germany's Trimet expects full-capacity aluminium output

Trimet Aluminium, Germany's largest aluminium producer, expects to operate at full capacity in the coming year on the back of firm demand from the automobile and other industries, executive board member Thomas Reuther told Reuters. Trimet produced 775,000
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Egypt's sugar shortage a window on economic policy confusion
Currency

Egypt's sugar shortage a window on economic policy confusion

Cairo grocer Bakr Atef has stopped selling sugar since authorities seized his stocks last month, accusing him of hoarding as a growing economic crisis angers Egyptians and raises fears of street protests. "They are coming and taking any quantity they find
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
LME pauses fund charm offensive to calm traditional members

LME pauses fund charm offensive to calm traditional members

Plans to boost volumes by making it cheaper and easier for funds to trade London Metal Exchange contracts have been shelved to avoid fuelling further conflict with traditional members, sources said. Volumes have been tumbling since the exchange imposed a
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Commodity exchanges ask firms to register products

Commodity exchanges ask firms to register products

China's main commodity exchanges have asked finance firms to register details of their products, the latest move by Beijing to increase supervision over risky products. China has taken a series of steps this year to cool the rise of highly leveraged commo
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
China's commodities imports slow to lowest in months
Currency

China's commodities imports slow to lowest in months

China's imports of commodities slowed to the lowest in months in October, as a week-long holiday closed factories, a weakening currency made foreign raw material more expensive and higher prices for products like crude oil hurt demand, analysts said.
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Dealings for Brazil's new soya crop slow as farmers, trade cautious

Dealings for Brazil's new soya crop slow as farmers, trade cautious

Commercialisation of Brazil's new soyabean crop has been slow and should continue to be so at least until January, as lower prices keep producers away from the market, Algar Agro trading company head Murilo Braz Sant'Anna said on Wednesday.
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
European metal trade platform for spot delivery launched

European metal trade platform for spot delivery launched

A new trading platform for buying and selling of base metals for immediate physical delivery was launched in October by German company Metalprodex GmbH, with the most initial trading liquidity in aluminium and lead, the company's head said.
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
China's October crude oil imports at 10-month low

China's October crude oil imports at 10-month low

China's crude oil imports in October fell from a record high the previous month to its lowest on a daily basis since January, data showed on Tuesday, as independent refineries cut back purchases because of higher prices and dwindling import quotas. Figure
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Europe's aluminium rolled product demand robust: Novelis

Europe's aluminium rolled product demand robust: Novelis

European demand for rolled aluminium products remains firm despite the region's sluggish economic growth, the European head of US-based Novelis, the world's largest rolled aluminium product producer, told Reuters. "For Europe, we're seeing good demand in
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
USDA boosts record corn, soya production outlooks; futures drop

USDA boosts record corn, soya production outlooks; futures drop

The US Agriculture Department raised its already record-high forecast for US corn and soybean harvests on Wednesday, with gains keyed by increased yield estimates in major production states such as Iowa, Minnesota and Ohio. The bumper harvest will leave a
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
India-Japan civil nuclear deal

India-Japan civil nuclear deal

Prime minister of Japan Shinzo Abe and prime minister of India Narendra Modi seem to have celebrated Republican candidate Donald Trump's victory in a profound manner, by cutting a 'landmark' civil nuclear deal.
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'Responsibility to protect' Whither the norm

'Responsibility to protect' Whither the norm

At the time of this writing, the Syrian crisis is in its fifth year, with rising toll in human casualties and refugees despite a temporary truce agreed few months ago. The civil war grinds on with no apparent end in sight. As a result, the 'Responsibility
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Government austerity tops Kuwait election campaign

Government austerity tops Kuwait election campaign

Candidates in Kuwait's parliamentary elections have focused their campaigns on unpopular government austerity measures as the oil-dependent Gulf country faces financial stress due to low crude prices. Kuwait, which sits on around seven percent of the worl
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Monetary policy 2.0

Monetary policy 2.0

It is the high time that monetary policy religiosity enshrined in the holy books of central banks of the West was apostatized. Archetypically, a monetary policy is meant and designed to manage the money supply, to achieve price stability, to control infla
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
NDTV India: Intolerant Modi

NDTV India: Intolerant Modi

When it comes to foreign policy issues, especially relations with Pakistan, barring a few honourable exceptions, the Indian media has always been toeing the official line, which could be one reason the Modi government has felt encouraged to order a 24-hou
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Sectarianism is anti-state

Sectarianism is anti-state

At least 43 people were killed and over 100 injured yesterday evening in a bombing at the shrine of Shah Noorani in Khuzdar district of Balochistan. The blast took place at the spot where dhamal was being performed. The attack was claimed by Islamic State
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Quetta blast case: JC hints at summoning Balochistan CM

Quetta blast case: JC hints at summoning Balochistan CM

While hearing the Quetta hospital blast case, the Judicial Commission headed by Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Saturday expressed resentment over contradictory remarks regarding arrest of the mastermind. Justice Qazi Faez Isa remarked that confusion will persis
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Quetta blast case: JC hints at summoning Balochistan CM

Quetta blast case: JC hints at summoning Balochistan CM

While hearing the Quetta hospital blast case, the Judicial Commission headed by Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Saturday expressed resentment over contradictory remarks regarding arrest of the mastermind. Justice Qazi Faez Isa remarked that confusion will persis
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Eight killed in surge of Rakhine violence

Eight killed in surge of Rakhine violence

Myanmar's military said its troops killed six people and lost two soldiers in clashes with attackers in Rakhine state on Saturday, in the latest flare-up of violence in the crisis-hit region. Northern Rakhine, which is home to the Muslim Rohingya minority
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Eight killed in surge of Rakhine violence

Eight killed in surge of Rakhine violence

Myanmar's military said its troops killed six people and lost two soldiers in clashes with attackers in Rakhine state on Saturday, in the latest flare-up of violence in the crisis-hit region. Northern Rakhine, which is home to the Muslim Rohingya minority
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Syria regime rolls back rebel gains in Aleppo: monitor

Syria regime rolls back rebel gains in Aleppo: monitor

Syrian government forces have recaptured all of the areas taken by rebel fighters in a recent assault intended to break the regime siege on eastern Aleppo, a monitor said Saturday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the army had recaptured key a
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Syria regime rolls back rebel gains in Aleppo: monitor

Syria regime rolls back rebel gains in Aleppo: monitor

Syrian government forces have recaptured all of the areas taken by rebel fighters in a recent assault intended to break the regime siege on eastern Aleppo, a monitor said Saturday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the army had recaptured key a
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'Intense' fighting in Mosul as civilians flee

'Intense' fighting in Mosul as civilians flee

Elite Iraqi forces engaged in "intense" fighting with jihadists in eastern Mosul Saturday, an officer said, as civilians who had been trapped by the fighting sought to flee the city. Iraqi forces launched a massive operation to retake the country's second
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'Intense' fighting in Mosul as civilians flee

'Intense' fighting in Mosul as civilians flee

Elite Iraqi forces engaged in "intense" fighting with jihadists in eastern Mosul Saturday, an officer said, as civilians who had been trapped by the fighting sought to flee the city. Iraqi forces launched a massive operation to retake the country's second
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Climate Change: US lauds Pakistan for ratification of Paris agreement

Climate Change: US lauds Pakistan for ratification of Paris agreement

US ambassador to Pakistan, David Hale has said his country desires enhanced people-to-people relations with Pakistan. He was addressing a three-day international conference on effects of climate change in Islamabad on Saturday. The ambassador appreciated
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Climate Change: US lauds Pakistan for ratification of Paris agreement

Climate Change: US lauds Pakistan for ratification of Paris agreement

US ambassador to Pakistan, David Hale has said his country desires enhanced people-to-people relations with Pakistan. He was addressing a three-day international conference on effects of climate change in Islamabad on Saturday. The ambassador appreciated
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Brother of Saudi king dies

Brother of Saudi king dies

Prince Turki bin Abdel Aziz, a brother of Saudi Arabia's king, has died, a statement from the palace published on the official news agency SPA said early Saturday. Prince Turki - who was born in 1934, according to his official biography - was a son of the
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Brother of Saudi king dies

Brother of Saudi king dies

Prince Turki bin Abdel Aziz, a brother of Saudi Arabia's king, has died, a statement from the palace published on the official news agency SPA said early Saturday. Prince Turki - who was born in 1934, according to his official biography - was a son of the
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Panama Papers case: Imran vows to submit evidence in SC on November 15

Panama Papers case: Imran vows to submit evidence in SC on November 15

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Saturday announced that he would submit evidence in the Panama Papers case on November 15. Khan announced the decision during a meeting with Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed in Isla
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Panama Papers case: Imran vows to submit evidence in SC on November 15

Panama Papers case: Imran vows to submit evidence in SC on November 15

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Saturday announced that he would submit evidence in the Panama Papers case on November 15. Khan announced the decision during a meeting with Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed in Isla
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
China ships sail near disputed islands: Japan

China ships sail near disputed islands: Japan

Chinese coast guard vessels sailed into territorial waters around disputed islands in the East China Sea on Saturday, Japan's coast guard said, marking the second such incident in a week. The four ships entered the waters surrounding the island chain, con
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Four Americans killed in Afghanistan blast

Four Americans killed in Afghanistan blast

Four Americans were killed Saturday in a huge explosion inside the largest US military base in Afghanistan, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said. The Americans - two servicemembers and two contractors - were killed at Bagram Airfield by "an apparent suici
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Four Americans killed in Afghanistan blast

Four Americans killed in Afghanistan blast

Four Americans were killed Saturday in a huge explosion inside the largest US military base in Afghanistan, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said. The Americans - two servicemembers and two contractors - were killed at Bagram Airfield by "an apparent suici
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Moot on debt: exports not sufficient enough to repay loans

Moot on debt: exports not sufficient enough to repay loans

Pakistan is not growing enough to justify the borrowing of the present government as the national exports are not sufficient enough for repayment of external loans. This was the gist of the second session of the 3rd National Debt Conference organised by P
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Moot on debt: exports not sufficient enough to repay loans

Moot on debt: exports not sufficient enough to repay loans

Pakistan is not growing enough to justify the borrowing of the present government as the national exports are not sufficient enough for repayment of external loans. This was the gist of the second session of the 3rd National Debt Conference organised by P
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Moot on debt: exports not sufficient enough to repay loans

Moot on debt: exports not sufficient enough to repay loans

Pakistan is not growing enough to justify the borrowing of the present government as the national exports are not sufficient enough for repayment of external loans. This was the gist of the second session of the 3rd National Debt Conference organised by P
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Moot on debt: exports not sufficient enough to repay loans

Moot on debt: exports not sufficient enough to repay loans

Pakistan is not growing enough to justify the borrowing of the present government as the national exports are not sufficient enough for repayment of external loans. This was the gist of the second session of the 3rd National Debt Conference organised by P
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
India ATM reset to take 'weeks': minister

India ATM reset to take 'weeks': minister

India's cash machines will take several weeks to reset with new bills, India's finance minister said Saturday, as public anger mounted over a decision to pull the highest denomination notes from circulation. People queued outside banks for the third day s
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
India ATM reset to take 'weeks': minister

India ATM reset to take 'weeks': minister

India's cash machines will take several weeks to reset with new bills, India's finance minister said Saturday, as public anger mounted over a decision to pull the highest denomination notes from circulation. People queued outside banks for the third day s
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Panama Leaks: Sharifs' lawyer to submit evidence on November 15

Panama Leaks: Sharifs' lawyer to submit evidence on November 15

The counsel of Sharif family will submit documentary evidence in support of his clients in Panama Leaks case before the Supreme Court on November 15. A five-member larger bench led by Chief Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali on November 1 took up five identical
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Panama Leaks: Sharifs' lawyer to submit evidence on November 15

Panama Leaks: Sharifs' lawyer to submit evidence on November 15

The counsel of Sharif family will submit documentary evidence in support of his clients in Panama Leaks case before the Supreme Court on November 15. A five-member larger bench led by Chief Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali on November 1 took up five identical
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Protests spread as Trump tones down rhetoric

Protests spread as Trump tones down rhetoric

Thousands of Americans spilled into the streets Saturday for a new day of protests against Donald Trump, even as the president-elect appeared to back away from the fiery rhetoric that propelled him to the White House. The Republican billionaire - huddled
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Protests spread as Trump tones down rhetoric

Protests spread as Trump tones down rhetoric

Thousands of Americans spilled into the streets Saturday for a new day of protests against Donald Trump, even as the president-elect appeared to back away from the fiery rhetoric that propelled him to the White House. The Republican billionaire - huddled
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
UN chief confident Trump will show leadership

UN chief confident Trump will show leadership

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced confidence on Friday that Donald Trump will shed the strident rhetoric that propelled him to the White House and engage with the world to confront global crises like climate change. Ban told AFP in an interview that
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
UN chief confident Trump will show leadership

UN chief confident Trump will show leadership

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced confidence on Friday that Donald Trump will shed the strident rhetoric that propelled him to the White House and engage with the world to confront global crises like climate change. Ban told AFP in an interview that
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'Million'-strong protest tells South Korea president to quit

'Million'-strong protest tells South Korea president to quit

Pressure on South Korea's scandal-hit president to resign escalated sharply Saturday, with organisers claiming a million-strong turnout at one of the largest - and loudest - anti-government protests the country has ever witnessed. Chanting "Step down Park
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'Million'-strong protest tells South Korea president to quit

'Million'-strong protest tells South Korea president to quit

Pressure on South Korea's scandal-hit president to resign escalated sharply Saturday, with organisers claiming a million-strong turnout at one of the largest - and loudest - anti-government protests the country has ever witnessed. Chanting "Step down Park
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Companies Ordinance, 2016 promulgated

Companies Ordinance, 2016 promulgated

Minister for Finance Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday said the Companies Ordinance, 2016 had been promulgated in order to encourage and facilitate best international corporate practices in the country. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here S
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Companies Ordinance, 2016 promulgated

Companies Ordinance, 2016 promulgated

Minister for Finance Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday said the Companies Ordinance, 2016 had been promulgated in order to encourage and facilitate best international corporate practices in the country. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here S
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Companies Ordinance, 2016 promulgated

Companies Ordinance, 2016 promulgated

Minister for Finance Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday said the Companies Ordinance, 2016 had been promulgated in order to encourage and facilitate best international corporate practices in the country. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here S
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
52 killed in Shah Noorani bomb blast

52 killed in Shah Noorani bomb blast

At least 52 people died and more than 100 others were injured on Saturday in a bomb blast at a remote Sufi shrine in Pakistan, officials said, with the Islamic State group claiming the attack. The blast hit worshippers participating in a ceremony at the s
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
52 killed in Shah Noorani bomb blast

52 killed in Shah Noorani bomb blast

At least 52 people died and more than 100 others were injured on Saturday in a bomb blast at a remote Sufi shrine in Pakistan, officials said, with the Islamic State group claiming the attack. The blast hit worshippers participating in a ceremony at the s
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Zardari, Bilawal agree on Long March against government

Zardari, Bilawal agree on Long March against government

Former President Asif Ali Zardari agreed with his son Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of Pakistan People's Party on the long march against the government announced by the latter. Aaj News reported on Saturday that Bilawal Bhutto met his father in Dubai w
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Khalid Maqbool didn't meet Musharraf: MQM

Khalid Maqbool didn't meet Musharraf: MQM

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) spokesperson has on Saturday said that party's deputy convenor Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui had gone to Dubai for medical treatment and didn't meet former President Perver Musharraf there. After Farooq Sattar, another senior MQM-
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Gwadar Port: Prime Minister launches cargo shipment activity today

Gwadar Port: Prime Minister launches cargo shipment activity today

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will kick off the shipment of trade goods from Gwadar Port to international markets on Sunday marking the historic launch of trade activity through China Pakistan Economic Corridor. During his day-long visit to Gwadar,
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Gwadar Port: Prime Minister launches cargo shipment activity today

Gwadar Port: Prime Minister launches cargo shipment activity today

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will kick off the shipment of trade goods from Gwadar Port to international markets on Sunday marking the historic launch of trade activity through China Pakistan Economic Corridor. During his day-long visit to Gwadar,
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Gwadar Port: Prime Minister launches cargo shipment activity today

Gwadar Port: Prime Minister launches cargo shipment activity today

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will kick off the shipment of trade goods from Gwadar Port to international markets on Sunday marking the historic launch of trade activity through China Pakistan Economic Corridor. During his day-long visit to Gwadar,
Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH
Currency

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month.(October 3 to 31, 2016)

Published 13 Nov, 2016 12:00am
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