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Print - 2016-11-27
21 associate professors promoted

21 associate professors promoted

A special meeting of Provincial Selection Board-I (PSB-I), which held here Saturday on, with Chief Secretary Punjab Captain Zahid Saeed (R), in the chair, accorded approval of promotion of as many as 21 Associate Professors (BS-19) of different specialtie
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Sartaj condoles death of Fidel Castro

Sartaj condoles death of Fidel Castro

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Saturday expressed condolence on the sad demise of former Cuban President Fidel Castro. "We have received the sad news of passing away of the former Cuban President, Fidel Castro, with deep sens
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Ruling elites of country are 'squatter': Siraj

Ruling elites of country are 'squatter': Siraj

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Senator, Siraj-ul-Haq on Saturday called the ruling elite of the country 'squatter' who served the global financial institutions against the national interests, asking the public to make a collective effort for a revolution to en
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
SBP governor calls India's cash clampdown 'extreme' step
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SBP governor calls India's cash clampdown 'extreme' step

State Bank of Pakistan Governor Ashraf Mahmood Wathra has called India's shock clampdown on cash an "extreme" step to boost financial inclusion, tax collection and battle graft. "To my imagination that is a very, very extreme measure," Governor Wathra sai
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
What did Business Recorder say over two months ago?

What did Business Recorder say over two months ago?

It was on September 19, 2016 that Business Recorder made a claim that Lt-Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa is emerging as the strongest candidate to replace Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif. Headlined, "Next Army Chief: Lieutenant-General Qamar Bajwa strongest can
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
What did Business Recorder say over two months ago?

What did Business Recorder say over two months ago?

It was on September 19, 2016 that Business Recorder made a claim that Lt-Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa is emerging as the strongest candidate to replace Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif. Headlined, "Next Army Chief: Lieutenant-General Qamar Bajwa strongest can
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Rangers arrest MQM-London activist, recover arms

Rangers arrest MQM-London activist, recover arms

Rangers conducted an operation in Garden Shoe Market area of Karachi on Friday night and arrested a terrorist Ateeq alias Chinga belonging to Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London (MQM-London) on charges of having links with Indian spy agency RAW.
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bajwa to carry forward mission of General Raheel: Asif

Bajwa to carry forward mission of General Raheel: Asif

Federal Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday hoped that new Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa would carry forward the mission of his predecessor General Raheel Sharif. "I pray for the success of General Qamar Javed Bajwa", Khawaja Asif said while
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Air Chief lauds CoAS's services

Air Chief lauds CoAS's services

As part of his farewell visits, Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif paid a farewell visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad on Saturday. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman welcomed General Raheel Sharif on his arrival at air head
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Government urged to bail out leather exports industry

Government urged to bail out leather exports industry

Despite regional growth in leather industry, Pakistan's leather garment industry is in reversal and declining position in exports. "The country's leather industry is on verge of closure as government is not paying attention to resolve its issues," said Ch
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PPP's Senator calls for accountability of general, judges & journalists

PPP's Senator calls for accountability of general, judges & journalists

Senator Farhatullah Babar has said on Saturday that misuse of accountability for political re-engineering, exemption of sacred cows from accountability and turning a blind eye to institutional corruption were the fundamental issues that had never been add
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Mamnoon addresses convocation of Ripah International university

Mamnoon addresses convocation of Ripah International university

President Mamnoon Hussain on Saturday urged the youth to keep themselves fully abreast with the global changes and technology savvy world, so that they can play an effective role in the progress and development of the country. Contrary to the past, he sai
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
UHS holds moot on control of fruit fly infestation

UHS holds moot on control of fruit fly infestation

National conference titled "Sustainable Management & Control of Fruit Fly Infestation" have recommended the usage of advanced biotechnological techniques including sterile insect technique, release of insects carrying a dominant lethal and sterile-male in
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Narcotics seized at Torkham

Narcotics seized at Torkham

The Pakistani border authorities at Pak-Afghan border Torkham have foiled a bid to smuggle narcotics from Afghanistan and arrested the smuggler. Official of the political administration of Torkham told media-men on Saturday that the deployed personnel at
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Admiral Zakaullah bids farewell to CoAS

Admiral Zakaullah bids farewell to CoAS

Chief of Army Staff, General Raheel Sharif paid a farewell call on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah at Naval Headquarters, on Saturday. Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, the dignitary was received by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PAD starts procurement of 'fruit fly traps'

PAD starts procurement of 'fruit fly traps'

The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has started the procurement of 'fruit fly traps' for management of fruit fly for mango, citrus and guava orchards spreading over 15,000 acres of land in 30 districts of the province under its three-year project 'man
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bilawal accords party revival task to new KP chief

Bilawal accords party revival task to new KP chief

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has accorded a herculean task of the revival of the party to the newly appointed provincial president, Mohammad Hamayun Khan. The PPP was once the top popular political party of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa giving tough time to n
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
ICT police fail to control criminal elements

ICT police fail to control criminal elements

Despite tall claims of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police regarding strict security arrangements in the city, the criminal elements went on rampage during the past week and struck at seven different places, depriving citizens of millions of rupees a
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Newly-appointed judges administered oath

Newly-appointed judges administered oath

Chief Justice of Lahore High Court Syed Mansoor Ali Shah administered oath to the newly-appointed additional judges on Saturday. The newly-appointed judges include Justice Mujahid Mustaqim Ahmad, Justice Tariq Iftikhar Ahmad, Justice Abdul Sattar, Justice
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
JI concerned over rise in murders

JI concerned over rise in murders

Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has expressed deep concern over the rise in murders in the Punjab capital and has stressed upon the government and crime control agencies to check crime so that the city did not become Karachi, Beirut or
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Shahbaz, Swedish envoy discuss enhanced cooperation in various sectors

Shahbaz, Swedish envoy discuss enhanced cooperation in various sectors

Swedish Ambassador to Pakistan, Ingrid Jahansson met Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore and discussed matters of mutual interest and promotion of cooperation in transport, education, health, tourism and other sectors. Swedish ambassador said t
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Fazlur Rehman meets Shahbaz in Lahore

Fazlur Rehman meets Shahbaz in Lahore

Head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) and Chairman Kashmir Committee Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman met with Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, national affairs and situation in Occupied Kashmir
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Pashto folk signer gunned down in Swabi

Pashto folk signer gunned down in Swabi

Renowned Pashto folk singer Darwesh Khan of Swabi was shot dead by unidentified armed men on Bamkhel Road in Swabi. According to police, Darwesh Khan was returning home after performing at Punjpir village when armed assailants opened fire at his car, kill
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Present era poses challenges of unprecedented kind: Khattak

Present era poses challenges of unprecedented kind: Khattak

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pervez Khattak on Saturday said that, "The present era poses daunting challenges of unprecedented kind and circumstances in every sphere of life that needs human endeavours to face them. "For this reason the present Khyb
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Former DPO of Chitral accused of committing corruption

Former DPO of Chitral accused of committing corruption

A former district police officer (DPO) of Chitral has been accused of committing corruption to the tune of 3 to 4 crore rupees. Asif Iqbal Mohmand was posted to Chitral as DPO on January 12, 2016, and transferred to SSP Special Branch Peshawar on October
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Panama Leaks: Court's decision to be accepted, Imran says

Panama Leaks: Court's decision to be accepted, Imran says

Terming the Panama Leaks proceedings in the Supreme Court as of inquisitorial nature on Saturday, Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan said that PTI brought the matter before the apex court, which enjoys powers to probe the facts of the case.
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Beaconhouse School holds national college fair

Beaconhouse School holds national college fair

The Beaconhouse School System held its National College Fair in Islamabad recently. Over 50 colleges and universities from USA, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, UAE, Turkey and Pakistan participated in the college fair to provide val
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Prices of essential kitchen items witness slight reduction

Prices of essential kitchen items witness slight reduction

Prices of essential kitchen items witnessed a slight reduction during this week as compared to the preceding week, reveals a survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Saturday. According to details of the survey, prices of potato, green chilli,
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Jamaat rejects plebiscite on FATA reforms

Jamaat rejects plebiscite on FATA reforms

Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mushtaq Ahmad Khan has said that complete closure of Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) is the initial point, and rejects any other option, except merger of FATA in Khyb
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PML-N government remains committed to improving governance: Dar

PML-N government remains committed to improving governance: Dar

Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar Saturday said, "The PML-N government remains fully committed to improving governance through bringing in more transparency and integrity in its operations and fight against corruption." The Minister made the
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PSDF to train 12,000 men, women in agri skills
Cotton

PSDF to train 12,000 men, women in agri skills

The Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) and Metro Cash & Carry International Holding BV have joined hands to impart agricultural skills training to over 10,000 men and 2000 women of four districts of Southern Punjab. The contract signing ceremony betwee
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Uplift of Karachi: Sindh government, HBL agree to work together

Uplift of Karachi: Sindh government, HBL agree to work together

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday said that Karachi in terms of trade, commerce, industry and population is most important city of the country. Therefore he has given special attention to the development of its infrastructure to meet it
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Deputy DG Sindh rangers visits SITE Association

Deputy DG Sindh rangers visits SITE Association

Brigadier Nadir Hussain, Deputy Director General, Sindh Rangers visited SITE Association of Industry along with Sector Commander of Sachal Rangers and Wing Commander of 32 Wing, Sachal Rangers where they were welcomed by Asad Nisar Barkhurdaria, President
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Cut in price of system gas to play havoc with industry: APTMA

Cut in price of system gas to play havoc with industry: APTMA

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Punjab Chairman, Syed Ali Ahsan said reduction in price of system gas by Rs 200 per MMBTU for industry is a step in the right direction but would play havoc with the RLNG-reliant Punjab-based textile indu
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Dry Spell: Farmers urged to improve irrigation

Dry Spell: Farmers urged to improve irrigation

The Met Office has said that the prevailing dry weather spell was likely to continue till mid December, asking the farmers of the plain areas to irrigate their fields for crops. "During the last two months dry weather has been reported in most of agricult
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
FPCCI SVP praises Raheel's tenure

FPCCI SVP praises Raheel's tenure

Senior Vice President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), Sheikh Khalid Tawab has expressed his views that Pakistan is today much safer and stronger than 2013. Eulogizing the dedicated, meritorious and exemplary services of
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Ex-KP governor slammed for statement on FATA referendum

Ex-KP governor slammed for statement on FATA referendum

Pakhtunkhwa Lassa Tehreek (PUT) expressed severe resentment over the statement of former governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mehta Abbasi regarding referendum in FATA and asked the governor to apologize his statement in which he attempted to divide Pashtu's. "Bei
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Panamagate matter should be resolved in parliament, PPP's Chandio says

Panamagate matter should be resolved in parliament, PPP's Chandio says

Advisor to CM Sindh on information Maula Bux Chandio has said that Panama leaks matter is in the Supreme Court and we respect courts but we don't want to be a part of it as we believe that this matter should be resolved in parliament. He was talking to th
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
LB polls held in Karachi due to PPP's political will, Murad insists

LB polls held in Karachi due to PPP's political will, Murad insists

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that it was the will of the PPP government that local bodies elections were held in Karachi, despite certain socio-political issues, and precarious law and order situation. He was addressing a seminar on Local
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
MCCI chief eulogizes General Raheel's services

MCCI chief eulogizes General Raheel's services

President Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) Khawaja Jalaluddin paid rich tributes to Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif for his services to eliminate the terrorism and extremism from the country. Roomi expressed hope that the succ
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Landmine blast kills one

Landmine blast kills one

One person was killed and another injured in a landmine blast in Chattar area of Dera Murad Jamali on Saturday. According to police sources, the land mine was planted by anti state elements who occasionally indulge in terrorist activities and blasted gas
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PSO clarification

PSO clarification

This is apropos the news that circulated in the electronic media on Saturday, regarding PSO storage tank catching fire at the Keamari Terminal. Pakistan State Oil hereby clarifies that no PSO storage tank caught fire and that all of PSO storage tanks, all
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Two killed in Keamari oil terminal blaze

Two killed in Keamari oil terminal blaze

Two people were killed due to fire in an oil tank filled with 1000 tonnes of fuel at the Keamari Oil Terminal on Saturday. Soon after the incident, eight fire engines of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) reached the s
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Woman abuse

Woman abuse

"A healthy man does not torture others - generally it is the tortured who turn into torturers" Well a few days ago, i was wrapping up my work and got some time to chit chat with my colleague. He is a qualified accountant and pursuing training in an accoun
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Digital technology now changing the lives of pensioners in Pakistan

Digital technology now changing the lives of pensioners in Pakistan

In our country the spectacle of hundreds of aged citizens, both men and women, queued in and outside bank branches to collect their pensions is not rare. These old men and women deserve respect, dignity and comfort after their extended services to the cou
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Social sector - III

Social sector - III

Moreover, BISP also complements SBP's and the government's goal to increase financial inclusion in the country. Monthly stipends to over 90 percent of BISP beneficiaries are directly deposited into "BISP Cards," which function as debit cards; the benefici
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
The plight of Rohingyas

The plight of Rohingyas

Once again the unfortunate Rohingya Muslims are left with no option but to choose between the devil and the deep blue sea. As the Myanmar troops burn their villages, ransack their homes and rape women they flee to seek refuge in neighbouring Bangladesh. B
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Dossier detailing killing of children

Dossier detailing killing of children

Since securing international peace is the United Nations' prime responsibility, Pakistan is keeping the organisation well informed of India's repeated violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. Last week, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi handed over l
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Death of a baby as unwanted Rohingya hunt for a home

Death of a baby as unwanted Rohingya hunt for a home

Alam's short life ended on Saturday in a dark, tattered tent in Bangladesh, the Rohingya child's skeletal body succumbing to illness contracted while fleeing Myanmar where his stateless people are under attack. He was six-months-old. Alam died hours after
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Death of a baby as unwanted Rohingya hunt for a home

Death of a baby as unwanted Rohingya hunt for a home

Alam's short life ended on Saturday in a dark, tattered tent in Bangladesh, the Rohingya child's skeletal body succumbing to illness contracted while fleeing Myanmar where his stateless people are under attack. He was six-months-old. Alam died hours after
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Foreign investment made in 389 new companies: SECP

Foreign investment made in 389 new companies: SECP

Foreign investment has been made in 389 new companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) during 2015-16 and 54 foreign companies from Australia, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, South Korea, t
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Foreign investment made in 389 new companies: SECP

Foreign investment made in 389 new companies: SECP

Foreign investment has been made in 389 new companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) during 2015-16 and 54 foreign companies from Australia, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, South Korea, t
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Foreign investment made in 389 new companies: SECP

Foreign investment made in 389 new companies: SECP

Foreign investment has been made in 389 new companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) during 2015-16 and 54 foreign companies from Australia, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, South Korea, t
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Zimbabwe to roll out derided ''''bond notes'''' tomorrow

Zimbabwe to roll out derided ''''bond notes'''' tomorrow

Zimbabwe will issue "bond notes" equivalent to the US dollar from next week to ease critical cash shortages, the central bank announced Saturday, despite widespread public fear of a return to hyperinflation. "The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is pleased to adv
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Zimbabwe to roll out derided ''bond notes'' tomorrow

Zimbabwe to roll out derided ''bond notes'' tomorrow

Zimbabwe will issue "bond notes" equivalent to the US dollar from next week to ease critical cash shortages, the central bank announced Saturday, despite widespread public fear of a return to hyperinflation. "The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is pleased to adv
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Zimbabwe to roll out derided 'bond notes' tomorrow

Zimbabwe to roll out derided 'bond notes' tomorrow

Zimbabwe will issue "bond notes" equivalent to the US dollar from next week to ease critical cash shortages, the central bank announced Saturday, despite widespread public fear of a return to hyperinflation. "The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is pleased to adv
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Zimbabwe to roll out derided 'bond notes' tomorrow

Zimbabwe to roll out derided 'bond notes' tomorrow

Zimbabwe will issue "bond notes" equivalent to the US dollar from next week to ease critical cash shortages, the central bank announced Saturday, despite widespread public fear of a return to hyperinflation. "The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is pleased to adv
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
British photographer found dead in Paris

British photographer found dead in Paris

French investigators probing the death of controversial British photographer David Hamilton believe he committed suicide, just weeks after he was accused of rape, sources close to the inquiry said Saturday. The 83-year-old, known for his widely published
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
British photographer found dead in Paris

British photographer found dead in Paris

French investigators probing the death of controversial British photographer David Hamilton believe he committed suicide, just weeks after he was accused of rape, sources close to the inquiry said Saturday. The 83-year-old, known for his widely published
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'Taliban leaders may have moved to Afghanistan from Pakistan'

'Taliban leaders may have moved to Afghanistan from Pakistan'

The leaders of Afghanistan's Taliban movement may have moved back to their homeland to try to build on this year's gains in the war and to establish a permanent presence, Afghan TV channel TOLONews reported on Saturday. The move would be a sign of the Tal
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'Taliban leaders may have moved to Afghanistan from Pakistan'

'Taliban leaders may have moved to Afghanistan from Pakistan'

The leaders of Afghanistan's Taliban movement may have moved back to their homeland to try to build on this year's gains in the war and to establish a permanent presence, Afghan TV channel TOLONews reported on Saturday. The move would be a sign of the Tal
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Turkey could extend state of emergency, Erdogan warns EU

Turkey could extend state of emergency, Erdogan warns EU

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday warned the European Union that Turkey could extend by at least another three months a state of emergency that has been in place since the failed July coup. In a speech in Istanbul, Erdogan launched another stingi
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Turkey could extend state of emergency, Erdogan warns EU

Turkey could extend state of emergency, Erdogan warns EU

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday warned the European Union that Turkey could extend by at least another three months a state of emergency that has been in place since the failed July coup. In a speech in Istanbul, Erdogan launched another stingi
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Merkel says G20 must tackle global steel glut

Merkel says G20 must tackle global steel glut

The G20 group of leading economies must find a solution to excess capacity in the global steel industry, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday, adding that overproduction in some countries was causing job losses elsewhere. Merkel said Germany,
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Merkel says G20 must tackle global steel glut

Merkel says G20 must tackle global steel glut

The G20 group of leading economies must find a solution to excess capacity in the global steel industry, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday, adding that overproduction in some countries was causing job losses elsewhere. Merkel said Germany,
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Merkel says G20 must tackle global steel glut

Merkel says G20 must tackle global steel glut

The G20 group of leading economies must find a solution to excess capacity in the global steel industry, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday, adding that overproduction in some countries was causing job losses elsewhere. Merkel said Germany,
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bilawal criticises SHC

Bilawal criticises SHC

Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday strongly criticised Sindh High Court (SHC). In a message on Twitter, Bilawal said that judicial integrity was important for legitimacy and impartiality. He further said that justic
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bilawal criticises SHC

Bilawal criticises SHC

Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday strongly criticised Sindh High Court (SHC). In a message on Twitter, Bilawal said that judicial integrity was important for legitimacy and impartiality. He further said that justic
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Repression is Castro's 'darkest legacy': Amnesty

Repression is Castro's 'darkest legacy': Amnesty

Amnesty International said Saturday that Fidel Castro, who was praised by world leaders after his death at age 90, engaged in a "systemic repression of basic freedoms" during his decades in power. The London-based human rights organisation said the state
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Repression is Castro's 'darkest legacy': Amnesty

Repression is Castro's 'darkest legacy': Amnesty

Amnesty International said Saturday that Fidel Castro, who was praised by world leaders after his death at age 90, engaged in a "systemic repression of basic freedoms" during his decades in power. The London-based human rights organisation said the state
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Castro was 'brutal dictator', says Trump

Castro was 'brutal dictator', says Trump

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday called Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro a "brutal dictator who oppressed his people for six decades." Castro died Friday night aged 90 after defying the United States during a half-century of iron-fisted rul
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Castro was 'brutal dictator', says Trump

Castro was 'brutal dictator', says Trump

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday called Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro a "brutal dictator who oppressed his people for six decades." Castro died Friday night aged 90 after defying the United States during a half-century of iron-fisted rul
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Revolutionary Castro dies

Revolutionary Castro dies

Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro has died aged 90, prompting mixed grief and joy Saturday along with international tributes for the man whose iron-fisted rule defied the United States for half a century. One of the world's longest-serving rulers an
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Revolutionary Castro dies

Revolutionary Castro dies

Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro has died aged 90, prompting mixed grief and joy Saturday along with international tributes for the man whose iron-fisted rule defied the United States for half a century. One of the world's longest-serving rulers an
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Two killed in Gwadar as oil exploration firm attacked

Two killed in Gwadar as oil exploration firm attacked

Militants attacked a vehicle of an oil exploration company and killed two of its security guards in Balochistan's Gwadar district on Saturday. Mansoor Gichki, a senior administration officer, said that armed militants opened fire at the vehicle of a priva
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Two killed in Gwadar as oil exploration firm attacked

Two killed in Gwadar as oil exploration firm attacked

Militants attacked a vehicle of an oil exploration company and killed two of its security guards in Balochistan's Gwadar district on Saturday. Mansoor Gichki, a senior administration officer, said that armed militants opened fire at the vehicle of a priva
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
We are not elected to resign: Prime Minister

We are not elected to resign: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that the government did not do anything, which derail democracy. Talking to media at tea in Ashgabat on Saturday, the Prime Minister said: "many times he was asked to resign, but we are not elected to resign". He furth
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
We are not elected to resign: Prime Minister

We are not elected to resign: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that the government did not do anything, which derail democracy. Talking to media at tea in Ashgabat on Saturday, the Prime Minister said: "many times he was asked to resign, but we are not elected to resign". He furth
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Hayat appointed as CJCSC: Bajwa named new army chief

Hayat appointed as CJCSC: Bajwa named new army chief

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Saturday appointed Lt Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa as new Chief of Army Staff and Lt Gen Zubair Hayat as Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. President Mamnoon Hussain approved promotion of Lt Gen Bajwa and Lt Gen Hayat to the po
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Hayat appointed as CJCSC: Bajwa named new army chief

Hayat appointed as CJCSC: Bajwa named new army chief

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Saturday appointed Lt Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa as new Chief of Army Staff and Lt Gen Zubair Hayat as Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. President Mamnoon Hussain approved promotion of Lt Gen Bajwa and Lt Gen Hayat to the po
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Sale of PSX shares: SECP sets up divestment body

Sale of PSX shares: SECP sets up divestment body

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has constituted a dedicated divestment committee to ensure the sale of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) shares. According to the future roadmap of the SECP specified in commissions'' annual report for
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Sale of PSX shares: SECP sets up divestment body

Sale of PSX shares: SECP sets up divestment body

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has constituted a dedicated divestment committee to ensure the sale of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) shares. According to the future roadmap of the SECP specified in commissions' annual report for
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Sale of PSX shares: SECP sets up divestment body

Sale of PSX shares: SECP sets up divestment body

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has constituted a dedicated divestment committee to ensure the sale of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) shares. According to the future roadmap of the SECP specified in commissions' annual report for
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Government releases 248.1 billion under PSDP

Government releases 248.1 billion under PSDP

The government has released Rs 248.1 billion (31 per cent), including Rs 58.6 billion foreign aid, for different development projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2016-17 against the total budget allocation of Rs 800 billion. Accor
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Government releases 248.1 billion under PSDP

Government releases 248.1 billion under PSDP

The government has released Rs 248.1 billion (31 per cent), including Rs 58.6 billion foreign aid, for different development projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2016-17 against the total budget allocation of Rs 800 billion. Accor
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Government releases 248.1 billion under PSDP

Government releases 248.1 billion under PSDP

The government has released Rs 248.1 billion (31 per cent), including Rs 58.6 billion foreign aid, for different development projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2016-17 against the total budget allocation of Rs 800 billion. Accor
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'UK citizens could pay to retain EU perks'

'UK citizens could pay to retain EU perks'

Britons wanting to retain benefits of European Union membership after the country leaves could pay Brussels for individual citizenship, European Parliament's lead Brexit negotiator Guy Verhofstadt told The Times on Saturday. "Many say 'we don't want to cu
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'UK citizens could pay to retain EU perks'

'UK citizens could pay to retain EU perks'

Britons wanting to retain benefits of European Union membership after the country leaves could pay Brussels for individual citizenship, European Parliament's lead Brexit negotiator Guy Verhofstadt told The Times on Saturday. "Many say 'we don't want to cu
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Regional connectivity is key pillar of foreign policy

Regional connectivity is key pillar of foreign policy

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Saturday said the regional connectivity and economic integration were the key pillars of Pakistan''s foreign policy and playing a role of gateway to the Central Asia. Addressing the two-day Global Sustainable Transport Conferen
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Regional connectivity is key pillar of foreign policy

Regional connectivity is key pillar of foreign policy

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Saturday said the regional connectivity and economic integration were the key pillars of Pakistan's foreign policy and playing a role of gateway to the Central Asia. Addressing the two-day Global Sustainable Transport Conferenc
Published 27 Nov, 2016 12:00am
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