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Print - 2016-11-22
Southeast Asian stocks: Philippines, Singapore down
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Southeast Asian stocks: Philippines, Singapore down

Philippine shares closed 1.3 percent lower on Monday as investors booked profits after three straight sessions of gains on strong quarterly GDP data and September remittances. "It is more of profit-taking as there is a lot of selling pressure from foreign
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Taiwan stocks soar
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Taiwan stocks soar

Taiwan stocks rose on Monday following some turnaround in some regional bourses off early losses and ahead of data due after the market closes, which is expected to show milder, but continued growth in October export orders. Taiwan's export orders, a lead
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
China stocks climb to a fresh 10-month high
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China stocks climb to a fresh 10-month high

China stocks rose to a fresh 10-month high on Monday, led by bluechips, but gains were limited as some investors remained sceptical that the uptrend could extend further. The bluechip CSI300 index rose 0.7 percent, to 3,441.11, while the Shanghai Composit
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
European shares end up, helped by cyclical stocks

European shares end up, helped by cyclical stocks

European shares rose on Monday, helped by a rise in commodity prices as investors continued to buy cyclical stocks and sell defensives on bets that the US presidential election result might revive inflation globally. The pan-European STOXX 600 closed up 0
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Sri Lankan shares fall

Sri Lankan shares fall

Sri Lankan shares fell for a sixth straight session on Monday, posting their lowest close in four and a half months, in thin volume as investor sentiment was hit by budget tax proposals, including revisions in corporate and withholding taxes. The governme
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Australian shares tad weaker, New Zealand down

Australian shares tad weaker, New Zealand down

Australian shares closed lower on Monday, with consumer staples and healthcare stocks erasing the gains from energy and material sectors, as investors looked for more clarity on President-elect Donald Trump's policies. The S&P/ASX 200 index ended or 8.11
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
FTSE steadies after choppy trade, miners rally

FTSE steadies after choppy trade, miners rally

Britain's top equity index steadied on Monday, with a fall in defensive stocks offsetting stronger commodities shares that rose following a rally in prices of metals and crude oil. The bluechip index was up 0.2 percent by 1014 GMT after moving in and out
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee up

Sri Lankan rupee up

The Sri Lankan rupee ended firmer on Monday as exporter dollar sales surpassed early greenback demand from importers on worries capital outflows would increase as incoming US President Donald Trump's policies were seen guiding US rates higher and strength
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Dollar stands tall against currency basket in Asia
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Dollar stands tall against currency basket in Asia

The dollar held near 13 1/2-year highs against a currency basket in Asian trading on Monday, as investors stuck with bets that President-elect Donald Trump's administration would adopt expansionary fiscal policies that will lead to higher interest rises.
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Euro climbs against broadly weaker dollar in Europe
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Euro climbs against broadly weaker dollar in Europe

The euro rose from an 11-month low against a broadly weaker dollar on Monday with political developments seen easing uncertainty surrounding next year's German and French elections, lending some support to the currency. Although German Chancellor Angela M
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Monday. 78.57-78.58 (previous 78.58-78.58).
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Brazil real rises
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Brazil real rises

The Brazilian real strengthened on Monday as an emerging market selloff triggered by US President-elect Donald Trump's unexpected victory lost more steam. The real firmed 0.9 percent, extending gains to 2.5 percent in four sessions after touching a five-m
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Asia FX hit by rising dollar, US yields
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Asia FX hit by rising dollar, US yields

Most emerging Asian currencies eased on Monday as the dollar stood tall on rising US Treasury yields and strengthening expectations for expansionary economic policies under a Trump administration. The Malaysian ringgit hit its weakest in more than 13 mont
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Yuan weakens to nearly 8-1/2 year lows
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Yuan weakens to nearly 8-1/2 year lows

China's yuan weakened to near its lowest in 8 1/2 years on Monday, weighed down by the dollar's continuing strength as overseas investors bet the Trump administration will implement expansionary fiscal policies. The official midpoint guided by the People'
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Sterling jumps after PM hints at Brexit transition deal
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Sterling jumps after PM hints at Brexit transition deal

Sterling surged more than a cent against the dollar on Monday and to its highest since early September versus the euro as the market processed Prime Minister Theresa May's latest hints on the possible shape of Britain's exit from the European Union. Speak
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Aussie, kiwi stay defensive
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Aussie, kiwi stay defensive

The Australian and New Zealand dollars stayed on the defensive on Monday as rising Treasury yields and the prospect of a December rate hike in the United States boosted the greenback at the expense of currencies across the Asian region. The Australian dol
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Malaysia to pull out of F1 after 2018

Malaysia to pull out of F1 after 2018

Malaysia will discontinue its Formula One Grand Prix race after 2018 due to falling revenues, a government minister said Monday, waving the checkered flag on one of Asia's longest-running F1 races. The economic problems besetting the sport are taking too
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka ODI washed out

Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka ODI washed out

Zimbabwe's one-day international clash with Sri Lanka was abandoned on Monday after heavy rain at Bulawayo's Queens Sports Club left the outfield too sodden to continue. The hosts had won the toss and elected to bat first, before progressing to 55 for two
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
JS Bank holds Deaf Sports Festival

JS Bank holds Deaf Sports Festival

JS Bank Deaf Sports Festival was organised in partnership with the Pakistan Association of Deaf, a welfare organisation whichis engaged in the betterment of deaf community since 1987. The festival took place over four days and comprisedof different sports
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'Arise Sir Andy' - World number one Murray tipped for knighthood

'Arise Sir Andy' - World number one Murray tipped for knighthood

Andy Murray was tipped to become 'Sir Andy' after crowning a golden season on top of the world days after brother Jamie topped the doubles standings, prompting their mother to hail the "kings of world tennis". Andy produced an imperious display to defeat
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
India skittle England to grab series lead

India skittle England to grab series lead

Ravichandran Ashwin finished with a match haul of eight wickets as England collapsed on the last day of the second Test to hand India a thumping 246-run win and a series lead on Monday. Chasing an unlikely 405 for victory, England were bowled out 20 minut
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Title-chasing Hamilton admits 'impossible odds' against him

Title-chasing Hamilton admits 'impossible odds' against him

Lewis Hamilton may face "impossible odds" but has vowed to "give everything" to stop Nico Rosberg winning the Formula One drivers' world championship at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Hamilton has won the last three races to move to wit
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
South Africa slam media 'harassment' after airport scuffle

South Africa slam media 'harassment' after airport scuffle

South Africa accused Australian media of "harassment" after a team security official scuffled with a reporter as the tourists arrived at Adelaide airport on Monday. Channel Nine TV reporter Will Crouch was shoved away and pushed into a glass door as he tr
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Small is beautiful for 'compact' Qatar World Cup

Small is beautiful for 'compact' Qatar World Cup

The longest distance between World Cup stadiums in Qatar will be just 55 kilometres (35 miles), equivalent to travelling from Manchester United's Old Trafford to Liverpool's Anfield, figures released Monday show. World Cup organisers in the Gulf have calc
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Retroactive dope test catches Russian gold medallist

Retroactive dope test catches Russian gold medallist

Steeplechase champion Yuliya Zaripova of Russia was one of 12 athletes disqualified on Monday after failing retroactive dope tests taken at the 2012 London Games. There were seven medallists on the latest list of dope cheats released by the International
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
HIV treatment soars, but young African women suffer: UN

HIV treatment soars, but young African women suffer: UN

The number of HIV-infected people taking anti-retroviral medicine has doubled in just five years, the UN said Monday, while highlighting high infection rates among young African women. A new report by UNAIDS said it was on course to hit a target of 30 mil
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Protests turn violent near Dakota pipeline site

Protests turn violent near Dakota pipeline site

Hundreds of people protesting a North Dakota oil pipeline project clashed early Monday with police who fired tear gas, rubber bullets and a water cannon, soaking the crowd in subfreezing temperatures. Protest organisers said 167 people were hurt, includin
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Pope gives priests permanent right to pardon abortion

Pope gives priests permanent right to pardon abortion

Pope Francis declared Monday that all priests would have the right to forgive abortion, making permanent a temporary measure put in place for the Vatican's jubilee year. "I henceforth grant to all priests, in virtue of their ministry, the faculty to absol
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Kazakhstan gripped by extreme cold spell

Kazakhstan gripped by extreme cold spell

Central Asia's Kazakhstan was hit by unusually cold weather, with temperatures in some areas dipping 30 degrees below the season's average, leading to school closures and flight delays, authorities said Monday. Temperatures in the capital Astana reached a
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Rivals blame each other as Yemen cease-fire ends

Rivals blame each other as Yemen cease-fire ends

A fragile 48-hour cease-fire in Yemen ended on Monday after failing to stem violence across the country, with each side blaming the other for violating the US-backed truce. The cease-fire, aimed at ending the chaos and bloodshed that has gripped the Arabi
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Sri Lanka raises fines to tackle killer drivers

Sri Lanka raises fines to tackle killer drivers

Sri Lanka on Monday announced a sharp rise in fines for reckless driving, which kills nearly 3,000 people a year on the island. Transport minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said the fine for overtaking from the wrong side - a key cause of accidents - would
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Saudi paper sacks Iraq correspondent over 'fake' report

Saudi paper sacks Iraq correspondent over 'fake' report

The Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq al-Awsat said on Monday it fired its Baghdad correspondent, a day after printing controversial accusations wrongly attributed to a UN spokesman. The report drew condemnation from Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and se
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
French police foil terror attack, arrest 7

French police foil terror attack, arrest 7

Police have broken up a terror ring plotting an attack in France after arresting seven suspects in Strasbourg and Marseille, Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said on Monday. The arrests of the alleged plotters from France, Morocco and Afghanistan "enab
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Malian soldiers, civilian killed in election-linked attacks

Malian soldiers, civilian killed in election-linked attacks

Twin attacks blamed on jihadists during weekend municipal elections in Mali left six people dead, security sources said Monday. The violence came as the country held its first election since 2013. Turnout was low however due to continuing fears over secur
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Sarkozy knocked out of French presidential race

Sarkozy knocked out of French presidential race

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy crashed out of the presidential election on Sunday, suffering a humiliating defeat in the first round of the rightwing primary. Sarkozy was beaten into third place after a stunning upset by Francois Fillon, who serv
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Obama says goodbye to world stage after eight years

Obama says goodbye to world stage after eight years

US President Barack Obama bid farewell to the world stage Sunday, pondering his legacy, offering advice to his successor and discussing his post-presidential life at the end of his final foreign tour. His historic presidency and charisma have made Obama a
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Rescuers end search for India train survivors as toll hits 146

Rescuers end search for India train survivors as toll hits 146

Rescuers on Monday ended their search for survivors amongst the twisted remains of a derailed train as the death toll from one of India's worst rail disasters rose to 146. Parts of the train were mangled beyond recognition when the Indore-Patna Express de
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Israel again extends Palestinian journalist's detention

Israel again extends Palestinian journalist's detention

Israeli authorities will extend for a second time the detention without charge of a Palestinian journalist accused of belonging to a "terrorist organisation", his wife said on Monday. Omar Nazzal, 54 a member of the Palestinian Journalists' Union, was arr
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Palestinian given 18 years' jail for stabbings

Palestinian given 18 years' jail for stabbings

A Palestinian youth who stabbed and wounded two Israelis in October 2015 was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Monday, an Israeli court said. Soubhi Abu Khalifa confessed to stabbing and seriously wounding an ultra-Orthodox Jewish student and lightly inj
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Erdogan demands support against PKK at Nato meeting

Erdogan demands support against PKK at Nato meeting

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday urged the European Union and West to step up backing of Ankara's fight against Kurdish militants, as he addressed a meeting of Nato lawmakers. Erdogan said he expected the support of Nato countries in Turke
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Kenya uses new technology to nab poachers at night: WWF

Kenya uses new technology to nab poachers at night: WWF

Twenty-six poachers have been caught at night after a new thermal and infrared camera and software system was introduced in Kenya's famed Maasai Mara and its other national parks, WWF said on Monday. The technology combines the imaging with human detectio
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Turkey says open to changes on child sex conviction bill

Turkey says open to changes on child sex conviction bill

The Turkish government said on Monday it was open to changes proposed by the opposition to a controversial bill that could overturn the convictions of thousands of male sex offenders, after a huge public backlash. Critics have said that the bill, which wo
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Vietnam media fined for 'false' fish sauce reports

Vietnam media fined for 'false' fish sauce reports

Vietnam on Monday fined scores of news outlets for publishing now-discredited reports about toxic fish sauce, accusing them of sparking public panic over the staple condiment in a country plagued by food scares. Reports emerged in mid-October that some fi
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Trump team-building exercise eyes Marine legend

Trump team-building exercise eyes Marine legend

As Donald Trump builds the team he has promised will drain the Washington swamp, the president-elect may temper concerns provoked by early controversial picks by hiring a respected but tough-talking Marine general. As the Republican billionaire's motley c
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Four police officers shot in US cities

Four police officers shot in US cities

One policeman was shot dead and three others shot and wounded in four US cities on Sunday, coinciding with an epidemic of racially-tinged gun violence involving law enforcement. Police were shot in San Antonio, Texas, Sanibel, Florida, and in the Missouri
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Fears grow for Aleppo civilians as Syria regime advances

Fears grow for Aleppo civilians as Syria regime advances

Syrian government forces and allied fighters advanced quickly inside rebel-held Aleppo on Monday, pressing an offensive in defiance of international concern for the fate of the city and its civilians. The recapture of the rebel-held east, which fell from
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PPDWP approves scheme for laptops provision

PPDWP approves scheme for laptops provision

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PPDWP) approved the development scheme of education sector with an estimated cost of Rs 9144.339 million. The scheme was approved in special meeting of PPDWP of current fiscal year 2016-17, presided over by
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
SECP highlights importance of corporatization, compliance

SECP highlights importance of corporatization, compliance

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in collaboration with the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), organised a seminar on Companies Ordinance, 2016, and its post-incorporation statutory requirements on Monday.
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
FCCI for a level playing field to exporters
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FCCI for a level playing field to exporters

President of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) Engineer Muhammad Saeed Sheikh has said that the $51 billion Chinese investment under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would attract another US $150 billion investment from other count
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
ROZEE.PK CEO hails improving entrepreneurial environment in Pakistan

ROZEE.PK CEO hails improving entrepreneurial environment in Pakistan

ROZEE.PK CEO, Monis Rahman hailed Pakistan's improving entrepreneurial environment during a key Facebook live session. The live session, as part of the series "ROZEE Power Talks", focused on the subject of start-ups and how to ensure their success.
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
LCCI concerned over low gas pressure

LCCI concerned over low gas pressure

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has shown concern on repeated complaints of low gas pressure in Ferozepur Road and other industrial areas and urged the authorities concerned to resolve the issue once for all. LCCI President Abdul Basit while tal
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
LTC inaugurates air conditioned bus service

LTC inaugurates air conditioned bus service

The Lahore Transport Company (LTC) inaugurated new air conditioned CNG bus service with collaboration of private transport operator Awais Travels from Thokar Niaz Baig to General Bus Stand Raiwand on Monday. The new bus service was inaugurated by Chairman
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PPP plans public gathering to welcome Zardari: Bilawal

PPP plans public gathering to welcome Zardari: Bilawal

Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday said that a public gathering will be held to welcome Asif Zardari. However, he added in the same breath that it has not been decided yet that whether he would land in Rawalpindi, Laho
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
UHS approves Rs 895.7 million budget for FY 2016-17

UHS approves Rs 895.7 million budget for FY 2016-17

The Board of Governors of University of Health Sciences (UHS) which met here on Monday with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair has approved Rs 895.700 million budget of the university for the financial year 2016-17. The 36th meeting of the UHS board
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Non-payment of ST refunds causing decline in exports: PIAF chief

Non-payment of ST refunds causing decline in exports: PIAF chief

The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) has accounted the non-payment of sales tax refund for persistent decline in the country's exports and demanded of the government to take up this issue on priority basis. While talking to Busines
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Vohra made convenor of LCCI standing body

Vohra made convenor of LCCI standing body

Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Abdul Basit has appointed former LCCI vice president Aftab Ahmed Vohra as convenor of the standing committees on customs, dry ports and Pak-India Business Promotion. The standing committees have bee
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PGMI playing role of Pakistan's ambassador

PGMI playing role of Pakistan's ambassador

Thousands of doctors having their specialisation completed from Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI) are serving in medical education institutions and hospitals both in Pakistan and abroad.
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Country in hands of few 'economic terrorists': JI

Country in hands of few 'economic terrorists': JI

Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Senator Sirajul Haq has said that the present government has acquired nine billion dollars as loan during the last three years and it must explain to the nation where and how the huge amount has been spent. He was speaking at a recep
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'Black Friday Sale': MyGerrys.com offers 85 percent discount

'Black Friday Sale': MyGerrys.com offers 85 percent discount

MyGerrys.com is now bringing the talk of the town "Black Friday Sale" for all its clientele and leaving no stone unturned to make it the biggest sale of the year 2016. You don't want to miss the chance to dig in and benefit from superb offers from major i
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bestway Cement's PAT rises to Rs 11.88 billion

Bestway Cement's PAT rises to Rs 11.88 billion

The profit after tax of Bestway Cement Limited has increased to Rs 11.880 billion in the year ended June 30, 2016 as compared to Rs 9.620 billion earned in previous year. The company's earning per share surged to Rs 20.16 in the period under review agains
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bestway Cement's PAT rises to Rs 11.88 billion

Bestway Cement's PAT rises to Rs 11.88 billion

The profit after tax of Bestway Cement Limited has increased to Rs 11.880 billion in the year ended June 30, 2016 as compared to Rs 9.620 billion earned in previous year. The company's earning per share surged to Rs 20.16 in the period under review agains
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Companies Ordinance, 2016: SECP's institutes various reforms

Companies Ordinance, 2016: SECP's institutes various reforms

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has recently instituted various reforms to ensure that the requirements of the Companies Ordinance 2016 (Company Law) are understood by all the stakeholders and the facilitation for incorporation of co
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
CCP launches 'Competition Advocacy Academia Drive'

CCP launches 'Competition Advocacy Academia Drive'

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has launched a national campaign, 'Competition Advocacy Academia Drive', aimed at creating awareness of the competition law among the students and faculty members of the universities. The campaign also seeks to
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Italian envoy visits PSX

Italian envoy visits PSX

Italian Ambassador to Pakistan Stefano Pontecorvo Monday visited Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Deputy Managing Director of PSX Harron Askari welcomed the Ambassador and briefed him about the performance of Pakistan Stock Exchange. The Ambassador held a m
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Fusion concert 'Melt Trio' organized under German Weeks 2016

Fusion concert 'Melt Trio' organized under German Weeks 2016

A fusion concert 'Melt Trio' was jointly organized by the Goethe-Institute and the German Consulate General where a large number of people attended. The auditorium where the concert held was full with the audience belonging to different walks of life! Zoy
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan owns rich potential for fish acculturation

Pakistan owns rich potential for fish acculturation

Centre for Coastal and Deltaic Studies (CCDS), Sindh University Campus Thatta organized 1-Day National Seminar on "Education and Research on Coastal Fisheries Management" to mark "World Fisheries Day" in collaboration with Livestock & Fisheries Department
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Health facilities non-existent in Karachi jails: Nasreen

Health facilities non-existent in Karachi jails: Nasreen

Health facilities are almost non-existent in Karachi jails as prison inmates are living in worst conditions and their rights are violated by the authorities, said MQM-Pakistan leader, Nasreen Jalil at Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Monday. MQM leader Mehfooz
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Chehlum anniversary observed peacefully

Chehlum anniversary observed peacefully

Thousands of devotees on Monday thronged MA Jinnah Road to commemorate the Chehlum anniversary of martyrdoms of Imam Hussain (RA) and his loyal companions. As many as 100 small, medium and large size Alam processions were brought out from Nishtar Park and
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
President meets Governor Sindh

President meets Governor Sindh

President Mamnoon Hussain here on Monday met with Governor Sindh, former Justice Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui. A spokesman of the Governor House said that the President inquired about the welfare of the Governor and prayed for his early and full recovery. They
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PIA to operate 11 extra flights for Umrah

PIA to operate 11 extra flights for Umrah

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Monday announced to operate 11 extra Boeing 777 flights from November 21st to November 30th, 2016, following high demand for Umrah. According to details, these flights will be operated from Karachi, Lahore, Islamab
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Chehlum observed across KP amid tight security

Chehlum observed across KP amid tight security

The Chehlum Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) was observed on Monday amid tight security arrangements across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A number of mourning processions were brought out in Peshawar, Nowshera, Hangu, Parachinar, Tank, and DI Khan, in which thousands of mo
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PML-N government ignoring smaller provinces: Khattak

PML-N government ignoring smaller provinces: Khattak

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak has said that the Nawaz led federal government neither take care of the small federating units nor give any right to the people of small provinces. He would continue to raise voice against the injustices of
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Pak-Jordan political consultation begins today

Pak-Jordan political consultation begins today

Pakistan and Jordan will hold the inaugural round of Bilateral Political Consultations on November 22, 2016 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad. The Jordanian delegation, led by Ambassador Nayaf El-Zidan, Secretary General of the Ministry of For
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Necessary components Qaiser demands work on CPEC's western route

Necessary components Qaiser demands work on CPEC's western route

Speaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Asad Qaiser has reminded the federal government to fulfil its promise made at All Parties Conference regarding the construction of Western Route of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with all the necessary compone
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
US to impose dumping duties on steel pipes from Pakistan, UAE, Oman

US to impose dumping duties on steel pipes from Pakistan, UAE, Oman

The US International Trade Commission has determined that US steel pipe manufacturers were not injured by standard pipe dumped by Vietnam and subsidised by Pakistan, but the ITC gave the green light to impose dumping duties on Oman, Pakistan and the Unite
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Pak-Turk schools network seeks to register as INGO

Pak-Turk schools network seeks to register as INGO

Around 450 Turkish teachers of Pak-Turk International Schools and college network left Pakistan along with their families before the Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erodogan's official visit to the country on November 16. An official source told that the M
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
NAB chief urges youth to play key role against corruption

NAB chief urges youth to play key role against corruption

Corruption and misuse of authority are the major challenges facing the country and all segments of society, in general, and the youth in particular need to stand united against corruption and crooked practices. Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Shahbaz takes notice of robbery

Shahbaz takes notice of robbery

Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif has taken notice of robbery at traffic signal in Faisal Town and sought a report from CCPO Lahore. The CM also directed CCPO to ensure immediate arrest of the accused and enhance patrolling of police on roads to check
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Children's Day: Bachaa Party organises fun filled day for orphans

Children's Day: Bachaa Party organises fun filled day for orphans

Bachaa Party, Pakistan's biggest kids shopping solutions brand organized a fun filled day for 40 orphans from Sirat Ul Jannah to celebrate children's day at the Bachaa Party flagship store located close to Delhi Colony, Clifton. This is part of Bachaa Par
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Punjab Food Authority to open office in Rawalpindi

Punjab Food Authority to open office in Rawalpindi

After its success in Lahore, Gujranwala and Faisalabad, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) would become functional in Rawalpindi from Tuesday ensuring provision of quality and healthy food to citizen. Director General PFA Noor-ul-Amin Mengal would inaugurate
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Sindh Assembly adjourned

Sindh Assembly adjourned

The Sindh Assembly on Monday was adjourned without carrying out any matter to mark the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). After offering Fateha for PPP leader, late Amin Fahim and others in a brief sitting, the session was put off till Tuesday morning a
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
SBP projections for 2016-17
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SBP projections for 2016-17

The SBP Annual Review for 2015-16 has just been released. The Review presents a balanced assessment of the performance of the economy. It highlights the apparent success in indicators like the continuing rise in the GDP growth rate, sharp decline in the r
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
SSGC disconnects illegal connections

SSGC disconnects illegal connections

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has tightened the rope against the gas thieves and cut down the various illegal connections in its franchise area. Surveillance & Monitoring team in co-ordination with company's CRD, FIR Cell, DSM and Security Departments a
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Data Ganj Bakhsh's urs celebrations conclude

Data Ganj Bakhsh's urs celebrations conclude

The urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh concluded on Monday night as thousands of devotees bade farewell to the annual gala of rich spiritual and cultural rituals.
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Number of dengue patients, larvae fall considerably

Number of dengue patients, larvae fall considerably

Health Advisor Punjab Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that the number of dengue patients and larvae has fallen considerably. He was addressing a meeting of officials to deem the health care measures taking in the province. He said dengue season is likely
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
SAI to introduce in-flight entertainment system

SAI to introduce in-flight entertainment system

Shaheen Air International (SAI) is set to become the first private air carrier to unveil a unique in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The company is showcasing the system at the 9th IDEAS 2016 - where it is the exclusive commercial airliner to participa
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
SHC extends interim bail of Pir Mazhar

SHC extends interim bail of Pir Mazhar

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday extended interim bail of former Education Minister of Sindh Pir Mazharul Haq. The investigation officer during the hearing of the bail petition informed the court that 13,000 people were illegally recruited in Educatio
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Peshawar to Attock-Khurd: TCKP, PR organise train trip

Peshawar to Attock-Khurd: TCKP, PR organise train trip

Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) organized a train trip from Peshawar to Attock-Khurd in collaboration with Pakistan Railways. The participants of the train tour consisted of females of International Women Club (IWC), civil society members, c
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
CoAS' proposed elevation: SC moved against IHC verdict

CoAS' proposed elevation: SC moved against IHC verdict

A petitioner on Monday moved Supreme Court challenging an Islamabad High Court (IHC) verdict through which it had turned down a plea seeking directives for the federal government to elevate Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif to the rank of fiel
Published 22 Nov, 2016 12:00am
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