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Print - 2016-12-01
Indonesians rally for peace

Indonesians rally for peace

Thousands of Indonesians rallied across the country Wednesday, praying, singing and calling for peace ahead of a major protest this week by Muslims against Jakarta's Christian governor. Friday's rally in Jakarta is expected to attract about 150,000 people
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Palestinian jailed 16 years

Palestinian jailed 16 years

An Israeli court on Wednesday sentenced a Palestinian to 16 years in prison for a knife attack that wounded an Israeli in Jerusalem in May, the justice ministry said. Mohammed Bader, 21 and from Abu Dis in the occupied West Bank on the outskirts of Jerusa
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Kuwait emir renames premier to form cabinet

Kuwait emir renames premier to form cabinet

Kuwait's emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Wednesday renamed the outgoing prime minister to form a new cabinet following polls in which the opposition made a strong showing. Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Sabah, a senior member of the ruling Al-Sabah family
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Colombia peace accord wins Senate approval

Colombia peace accord wins Senate approval

Colombia's Senate has approved a revised peace accord between the government and the FARC rebel group, taking a first step toward ratifying an agreement that was rejected by voters. The text, which was renegotiated after an earlier version was given a thu
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Let women drive, urges Saudi prince

Let women drive, urges Saudi prince

An outspoken billionaire Saudi prince has called for an "urgent" end to his country's ban on women driving, saying it is a matter not just of rights but of economic necessity. "Stop the debate: Time for women to drive," Prince Alwaleed bin Talal said on h
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
'Viva Fidel!': Castro takes final voyage across Cuba

'Viva Fidel!': Castro takes final voyage across Cuba

A military jeep carried the ashes of Fidel Castro along streets lined with hundreds of thousands of flag-waving Cubans in Havana on Wednesday, starting a four-day journey to his final resting place across the island. After two days of tributes to the late
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
UNSC hits North Korea with toughest ever sanctions
Currency

UNSC hits North Korea with toughest ever sanctions

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday unanimously imposed its toughest ever sanctions on North Korea, placing a cap on its key coal exports after the state's defiant nuclear tests. The new sanctions resolution, which was spearheaded by the Unit
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
'Illegal' Bengalis: NARA cards' suspension may hit boats' operation

'Illegal' Bengalis: NARA cards' suspension may hit boats' operation

The country's largest fishing fleet is feared to scale down its deep-sea operations following a suspension of issuance of the NARA cards to 'illegal' Bengalis working as crew, boats owners said on Wednesday. They said that the federal government had suspe
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
PIA gives A310 aircraft on rent to film company

PIA gives A310 aircraft on rent to film company

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has given its A-310 aircraft on rent to a film production company. The aircraft has been given on rent to a film production company where it would be used in Air France livery and not as a PIA aircraft, PIA spokesman
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
PDA urges government to restructure dairy sector

PDA urges government to restructure dairy sector

Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI Mian Zahid Hussain and Presidential Candidate of BMP-PBG alliance Abdul Rahim Janoo have asked the government to streamline the dairy sector so that it can play more effective role in the economy.
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
KU notifies 80 percent late fee exemption

KU notifies 80 percent late fee exemption

KU Director Evening Program Professor Dr Abid Hasnain has notified that as per the approval of the Vice Chancellor, the late fees of the evening program students who have not yet deposited their tuition and examination fees has been 80 percent exempted. T
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
KCCI rejects new FBR audit policy

KCCI rejects new FBR audit policy

President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shamim Ahmed Firpo has termed the new FBR Audit Policy 2016 as 'yet another attempt to harass the loyal taxpayers' as this new policy empowers the officers to carry out audit of those cases again w
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Ghani Glass Limited

Ghani Glass Limited

Ghani Glass Limited (PSX: GHGL) is one of the leading players in the glass manufacturing industry of Pakistan. It is part of the reputable Ghani group, which has interest in float glass, container glass, value-added glass, automobiles and beverage product
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Ghani Glass Limited

Ghani Glass Limited

Ghani Glass Limited (PSX: GHGL) is one of the leading players in the glass manufacturing industry of Pakistan. It is part of the reputable Ghani group, which has interest in float glass, container glass, value-added glass, automobiles and beverage product
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
ACCA expert suggests remedies for tax boost

ACCA expert suggests remedies for tax boost

Head of Taxation, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chas Roy-Chowdhury has proposed Pakistani tax authorities to considerably reduce the standard rate of 17 percent sales tax, remove tax disputes between the Federal Board of Revenue (
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Experts say dry weather could cause big health issues, impact Rabi crop

Experts say dry weather could cause big health issues, impact Rabi crop

Persistent dry weather conditions have not only caused serious health problems but if the dry spell continues it will have serious negative impact on Rabi crop, experts stated. According to Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD), during the last two month
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Nawaz reviews progress of major road networks

Nawaz reviews progress of major road networks

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting at PM House, Islamabad yesterday to review the progress on major road networks across the country. Shahid Ashraf Tarar, Chairman NHA briefed the meeting about the status of work on major road projects
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
HRCP praises adoption of Sindh Criminal Law Bill

HRCP praises adoption of Sindh Criminal Law Bill

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has welcomed criminalization of forced conversion by the legislature in Sindh and urged the authorities to ensure that the law is enforced. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission said, in adopting
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Rs 2.61 per unit refund for October approved

Rs 2.61 per unit refund for October approved

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued notification of Rs 2.61 per unit refund for the consumers of power Distribution Companies (Discos) for October 2016 under monthly fuel adjustment mechanism. According to the notification, the
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
SECP chief to open Islamic financing facility centre in 'Rawalpindi

SECP chief to open Islamic financing facility centre in 'Rawalpindi

The Securities and Exchange of Commission of Pakistan (SECP) chairman, Zafar Hijazi will inaugurate on Thursday, the first Islamic financing facility centre in Rawalpindi set up by the Modaraba sector. First Habib Modaraba, Orix Modaraba, Allied Rental Mo
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
SECP chief to open Islamic financing facility centre in 'Rawalpindi

SECP chief to open Islamic financing facility centre in 'Rawalpindi

The Securities and Exchange of Commission of Pakistan (SECP) chairman, Zafar Hijazi will inaugurate on Thursday, the first Islamic financing facility centre in Rawalpindi set up by the Modaraba sector. First Habib Modaraba, Orix Modaraba, Allied Rental Mo
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
World AIDS Day: President reiterates commitment to address menace

World AIDS Day: President reiterates commitment to address menace

World AIDS day is an occasion to reiterate our commitment to addressing the menace of HIV/AIDS in our country. Every year HIV & AIDS claims a large number of lives globally. "Pakistan is also facing a challenge from this disease due to a number of risk fa
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
LCCI demands land for Cottage City

LCCI demands land for Cottage City

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has demanded of the government to allocate land for setting up of Cottage City; as the cottage industry is not only building block of economy but also of utmost importance for alleviation of poverty and u
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
'Commercialisation of inventions can usher in revolution of prosperity'

'Commercialisation of inventions can usher in revolution of prosperity'

Commercialisation of latest scientific inventions and technologies developed by the various Research and Development (R&D) organisations of Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) could usher a revolution of progress and prosperity in Pakistan, said Sye
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
PDWP okays three schemes worth Rs 5744.754 million
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PDWP okays three schemes worth Rs 5744.754 million

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PPDWP) accorded approval to three development schemes of development sectors with an estimated cost of Rs 5744.754 million. These schemes were approved in the 34th meeting of Provincial Development Working
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Women's demo against gas outages

Women's demo against gas outages

Women protested against Sui Northern authorities over increasing domestic disputes due to gas outages, here on Wednesday. The female residents of Basti Nooran Wali blocked Vehari Road for traffic due to which verbal clash occurred between the protesters a
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Punjab to set up kidney, liver institution in Lahore

Punjab to set up kidney, liver institution in Lahore

The Punjab government is setting up Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute of international standard in Lahore for medical treatment of patients at the initial cost of Rs 4 billion during the current financial year. Planning & Development Sr Chief Co-ordinat
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Nawaz should announce much-awaited textile package: PRGMEA

Nawaz should announce much-awaited textile package: PRGMEA

Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) Central Chairman Ijaz Khokhar has asked the Prime Minister to announce the much-awaited textile package committed by him publicly and agreed between the government and all stakehol
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
LHC directs Punjab government to submit minutes of meetings

LHC directs Punjab government to submit minutes of meetings

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to submit minutes of meetings presided over by Khwaja Ahmad Hassaan as Chairman Lahore Development Authority (LDA) and Chairman Punjab Institute Cardiology (PIC) by December 5. A vote
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
PML-N MNA elected chief of FWMC BoD

PML-N MNA elected chief of FWMC BoD

PML-N MNA Haji Muhammad Akram Ansari has been elected as Chairman Board of Directors (BoD) Faisalabad Waste Management Company (FWMC) unanimously. During the meeting of Board of Directors of Faisalabad Waste Management Company, Chaudhry Faqir Hussain Doga
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
PPP foundation day celebrations begin

PPP foundation day celebrations begin

The week-long countrywide celebrations in connection with 49th Foundation Day of Pakistan Peoples Party began on Wednesday. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and other senior party leaders attended the opening cerem
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
World AIDS Day being marked today

World AIDS Day being marked today

Pakistan like the rest of the world is marking the 'World AIDS Day-2016' on Thursday (today) with a resolve to raise awareness about AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. Pakistan is a low prevalence but high-risk country due to increased l
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
11,295 HIV-positive cases surfaced in Punjab: minister

11,295 HIV-positive cases surfaced in Punjab: minister

The Punjab AIDS Control Programme (PACP) is running nine consultative and 13 diagnostic centers for diagnosis and treatment of HIV/AIDS while there are four centers working for controlling transmission of HIV virus from the infected pregnant women to thei
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
APOMA's Multan chapter observes strike

APOMA's Multan chapter observes strike

At the call of All Pakistan Oil Mills Association (APOMA), Multan chapter has observed strike on Wednesday, and suspended the supply of vegetable ghee and cooking oil to their dealers and retailers. All ghee and cooking oil mills located in Multan, Bahawa
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Parvez Elahi opposes 24th constitutional amendment

Parvez Elahi opposes 24th constitutional amendment

Terming 24th constitutional amendment as a move aimed at saving the sitting prime minister, Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) senior leader Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has criticised the rulers for their indifferent attitude towards fulfilling its basic obligati
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Imran to appear before ECP today

Imran to appear before ECP today

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan will appear before the Election Commission of Pakistan today (Thursday) in response to a plea seeking Khan's disqualification. A plea has been filed before the ECP alleging that the PTI has received funds
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Panama Leaks case: SC asks PTI counsel to produce solid evidence

Panama Leaks case: SC asks PTI counsel to produce solid evidence

Trying to ascertain money trail for purchasing Mayfair properties in London on Wednesday, the Supreme Court asked the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to come up with solid evidence to prove its claim that the premier's family owned the London flats before
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
'Thar coal reserves set to meet growing energy demand for decades'

'Thar coal reserves set to meet growing energy demand for decades'

World's 7th largest Thar coal reserves are set to meet growing energy demands of country as coal mining and power plant projects have entered construction phase and the first phase would be completed by June 2019. The project of national importance would
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
PPP foundation day marked in Landi Kotal

PPP foundation day marked in Landi Kotal

The 49th foundation day of Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) marked with pledge to convey message of the party across the tribal belt. In this connection a gathering of PPP, Landi Kotal chapter was held in hall of Degree College, Landi Kotal, Khyber Agency on
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Qatari prince's letter shattered Sharif family's hopes: Imran

Qatari prince's letter shattered Sharif family's hopes: Imran

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan Wednesday claimed that the letter by a Qatari prince has shattered the hopes of Sharif family, instead of substantiating their claim for controversial UK flats, after hard-hitting arguments by his party c
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
ST on motor spirit reduced

ST on motor spirit reduced

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced sales tax (with effect from December 1, 2016) on motor spirit from 16.5 to 14.5 percent, reflecting a decrease of 2 percent. According to an SRO 1127(1)/2016 issued by the FBR here on Wednesday, sales tax on
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Chitral locals protest deforestation

Chitral locals protest deforestation

Residents of district Chitral on Wednesday held a protest demonstration against the illegal cutting of trees in Chitral valley and asked the Pakistan Tehrek-e-Insaf (PTI) government to take notice of the issue otherwise they would be compelled to launch a
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Two-day FPCCI-FocusPK16 trade conference from Saturday

Two-day FPCCI-FocusPK16 trade conference from Saturday

The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) announces its first ever, National Production and Entertainment Trade Conference-FocusPK16. Currently, the FPCCI is being led by Abdul Rauf Alam as its elected President. Heading the FPCC
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
45 percent shortfall of water in Karachi: KW&SB

45 percent shortfall of water in Karachi: KW&SB

Karachi is presently facing water shortfall of almost 45 percent and the rapid increase in the city's population and constructions of multi-story buildings may further aggravate the issue in the future.
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
AMCHS passes no trust motion against society's union

AMCHS passes no trust motion against society's union

The action committee of Al Muslim Co-operative Housing Society (AMCHS) Schme-33 held an emergent meeting of members of the society the other day. The meeting voiced concern over the management of society 's union what they called illegal occupied the offi
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Mardankhel-01 well starts production

Mardankhel-01 well starts production

Mole, the operator of TAL Block, has informed that the production from Mardankhel-01 well has been started. According to material information sent to Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday current production from this well is 3,200 barrel per day of c
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
SU student grabs top slot

SU student grabs top slot

Salal Ahmed Mughal, a student of Department of Media & Communication Studies, University of Sindh, Jamshoro has secured first position in "All Pakistan English Poetry Competition." The event was organised as a part of "4th All Pakistan Lyallpur Arts and L
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Garments maker held in tax fraud case

Garments maker held in tax fraud case

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has arrested one of the prominent garment manufacturers over the charge of committing tax fraud since 2012; it was learnt here. According to official sources, the action was taken by Intelligence, Investigation & Prosecu
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Gold & cellphones worth Rs four million seized

Gold & cellphones worth Rs four million seized

Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), preventive on Tuesday said it had recovered gold and cell phones worth Rs 4 million from a female passenger arrived from UAE. According to details, staff posted at international arrival spotted a female passenger namely D
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
PACRA assigns positive outlook to IFS rating of UIC

PACRA assigns positive outlook to IFS rating of UIC

PACRA assigns positive outlook to IFS Rating of the United Insurance Company of Pakistan Limited. The rating reflects UIC's strong business fundamentals emanating from a sustained growth in GPW, hence enabling UIC to emerge as a fourth largest player in t
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
PACRA assigns positive outlook to IFS rating of UIC

PACRA assigns positive outlook to IFS rating of UIC

PACRA assigns positive outlook to IFS Rating of the United Insurance Company of Pakistan Limited. The rating reflects UIC's strong business fundamentals emanating from a sustained growth in GPW, hence enabling UIC to emerge as a fourth largest player in t
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
More improvements to be brought about in 2017 Hajj policy: minister

More improvements to be brought about in 2017 Hajj policy: minister

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said on Wednesday that Hajj policy 2016 remained successful whereas further improvement would be brought in Hajj policy 2017 to provide more facilities to the pilgrims.
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Jamiat's 'Karachi Ko Taleem Do' campaign

Jamiat's 'Karachi Ko Taleem Do' campaign

To save education of the city and bring reforms in the education system, Islami Jamiat Talaba (IJT) Karachi has launched a campaign titled as 'Karachi ko taleem do' (educate Karachi). The campaign will join in hands with all the stakeholders including edu
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Intel national science fair concludes

Intel national science fair concludes

Intel National Science Fair, an annual grand competition of pre-college students from all over Pakistan concluded at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology. The winning projects, selected by a renowned panel of judges, along with the young scientists
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Eid Milad-ul-Nabi: DC Hyderabad reviews arrangements

Eid Milad-ul-Nabi: DC Hyderabad reviews arrangements

The Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad presided over a meeting on Wednesday to review arrangements regarding Eid Milad-ul-Nabi (SAW) on 12th Rabi-ul-Awal. He directed the concerned officers to lap no stone unturned for making all the necessary arrangements to
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Dar lauds RCCI's holding of Pak-Afghan CARs trade summit

Dar lauds RCCI's holding of Pak-Afghan CARs trade summit

Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has appreciated Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) for organising Pakistan-Afghanistan Central Asian Republic States (CARs) Trade Summit. Addressing the ceremony at RCCI, he said that Joint Business Counc
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
National Assembly condemns Indian truce violations on LoC

National Assembly condemns Indian truce violations on LoC

The National Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution condemning cease-fire violations on the Line of Control (LoC) and gross human rights violations in Occupied Kashmir by the Indian troops. The resolution was moved by Minister for Law and Justice, Z
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
CoAS' appointment Notification issued

CoAS' appointment Notification issued

The competent authority has approved the promotion of PA-19617 Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa HI (M), Inf to the rank of General and appointed as Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) w.e.f. 29th November 2016, a notification No 3/11/D-2(A-II)/2016-B, date
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
'Raheel can become caretaker Prime Minister'

'Raheel can become caretaker Prime Minister'

There is no legal hindrance for General Raheel Sharif (Retd) to become part of Care-taker set-up for upcoming General Election in Pakistan. This was stated by Chairman National Democratic Foundation (NDF) and Former Secretary Election Commission of Pakist
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
CJCSC lauds PAF's role in Zarb-e-Azb

CJCSC lauds PAF's role in Zarb-e-Azb

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Zubair Mahmood Hayat on Wednesday arrived at the Air Headquarters, Islamabad on his maiden visit after assuming the charge of office at Joint Staff Headquarters. On his arrival, he was received by
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
International seminar on promoting regional connectivity

International seminar on promoting regional connectivity

The inaugural session of the two-day joint international seminar on "Peace, Growth, and Empowerment: Promoting Regional Connectivity" organised by the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and the Royal Danish Defence College (RDDC), took
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Imran felicitates new CoAS

Imran felicitates new CoAS

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday telephoned Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and congratulated him over his appointment as new army chief. According to sources, Imran Khan extended his best wishes to General Qam
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Rush to build bunkers in Azad Kashmir as fears grow

Rush to build bunkers in Azad Kashmir as fears grow

Residents in Azad Kashmir are racing to build underground bunkers for the first time since the 1990s, frightened by what they say is the worst cross-border violence since a cease-fire was agreed in 2003. Months of tension between India and Pakistan have e
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
US calls for dialogue between Pakistan, India

US calls for dialogue between Pakistan, India

US State Department Spokesperson, John Kirby has said, "The United States was willing to see Pakistan and India engage in dialogue process in a bid to reduce rising tensions between the two neighbouring countries." Answering questions during a routine pre
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
'Talks with India Pakistan's strength, not weakness'

'Talks with India Pakistan's strength, not weakness'

Pakistani High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit has said that Pakistan was ready to hold unconditional dialogue with India, however made it clear that "holding talks would be Pakistan's strength, not weakness". In an interview with BBC on Wednesday, Abd
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Marriyum says Imran failed to provide evidence against Nawaz

Marriyum says Imran failed to provide evidence against Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) while lambasting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan said on Wednesday that not only the people but also the courts have rejected the PTI's false narrative against the government. Addressing a joint press conf
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Soya falls; wheat and corn rise

Soya falls; wheat and corn rise

US soyabean futures fell on Wednesday in the second straight day of declines as investors evened out positions and locked in profits from monthly gains, traders said. Corn and wheat futures, on track for monthly losses, edged higher on support from a mild
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold falls to nearly 10-month low

US MIDDAY: gold falls to nearly 10-month low

Gold fell to nearly a 10-month low on Wednesday, adding to its deepest monthly price declines in more than three years as strong US economic data and higher US Treasury yields buoyed the dollar, further cementing the case for a December rate increase.
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Companies Ordinance, 2016

Companies Ordinance, 2016

Business Recorder of 21st November, 2016 carried Nadir Khan's letter on what was proposed in couple of sub-titles in draft of the (then) Companies Act, 2016, pointing out some glaring deficiencies in the draft. It was believed that the government w
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
A swing and a miss?

A swing and a miss?

On November 18, 2016 an ADR Bill was tabled in the National Assembly by Zahid Hamid, Minister for Law and Justice and Climate Change. The Bill on first look seems like a home rum but unfortunately it is not much different, in essence, to the already exist
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Change, but not where it's needed most

Change, but not where it's needed most

The guessing game went on even though the outgoing Army chief General Raheel Sharif had announced as early as March that he would retire on the completion of his term. Still the subject continued to agitate the commentariate. It kept opining, will he or w
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
National security and New World Order

National security and New World Order

Ever since the election of Donald Trump as the president elect of the United States of America world capitals have been in a tizzy. The unpredictable Trump has at various and frequent times tweeted a Trump administration's new approach to global and domes
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Carter's reminder

Carter's reminder

Former US president Jimmy Carter has penned an article in The New York Times on November 29 tracing the history of the peacemaking efforts in the Israeli-Palestinian-Arab conflict, centred on the Camp David Accords (CDA) of 1978 brokered by his administra
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Dr Pasha's concerns
Currency

Dr Pasha's concerns

In an interview with Aaj TV network, Dr Hafiz Pasha, a former finance minister and a highly reputed economist of the country, advised the government to focus on increasing exports, especially when home remittances were declining. Pakistan should renegotia
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
India court frees Kashmir rights activist

India court frees Kashmir rights activist

Authorities in Indian-held Kashmir on Wednesday freed a prominent rights activist, who had been detained for two and a half months, after a court ruled his arrest was illegal. Khurram Parvez, 39, was released from prison nearly a week after a court in occ
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
India court frees Kashmir rights activist

India court frees Kashmir rights activist

Authorities in Indian-held Kashmir on Wednesday freed a prominent rights activist, who had been detained for two and a half months, after a court ruled his arrest was illegal. Khurram Parvez, 39, was released from prison nearly a week after a court in occ
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Bilawal says PPP to introduce slew of reforms

Bilawal says PPP to introduce slew of reforms

Chairman Pakistan People's Party Bilawal Bhutto had assured of democratic reforms at all levels, including social, economic, bureaucratic and judicial reforms without which no justice was possible. "The PPP would bring a new manifesto and a new agenda to
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Bilawal says PPP to introduce slew of reforms

Bilawal says PPP to introduce slew of reforms

Chairman Pakistan People's Party Bilawal Bhutto had assured of democratic reforms at all levels, including social, economic, bureaucratic and judicial reforms without which no justice was possible. "The PPP would bring a new manifesto and a new agenda to
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (November 30, 2016) and the forecast for Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
UN says record half a million Afghans displaced by war

UN says record half a million Afghans displaced by war

With daily battles between the government forces and Taliban insurgents, the number of people who have fled their homes for safer parts of Afghanistan has hit a record high, the UN said Wednesday. As of November 30, 2016, more than half a million Afghans
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (November 30, 2016).

Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
UN says record half a million Afghans displaced by war

UN says record half a million Afghans displaced by war

With daily battles between the government forces and Taliban insurgents, the number of people who have fled their homes for safer parts of Afghanistan has hit a record high, the UN said Wednesday. As of November 30, 2016, more than half a million Afghans
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Nawaz felicitates Trump on his victory

Nawaz felicitates Trump on his victory

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif called President-elect USA Donald Trump and felicitated him on his victory. President Trump said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif you have a very good reputation. You are a terrific guy. You are doing amazing work which is
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Nawaz felicitates Trump on his victory

Nawaz felicitates Trump on his victory

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif called President-elect USA Donald Trump and felicitated him on his victory. President Trump said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif you have a very good reputation. You are a terrific guy. You are doing amazing work which is
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 30, 2016).

Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Moscow demands answers after Erdogan vows to oust 'tyrant' Assad

Moscow demands answers after Erdogan vows to oust 'tyrant' Assad

The Kremlin on Wednesday demanded an explanation after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara intervened in the Syria conflict solely to topple President Bashar al-Assad. Turkish forces are pressing on with a three-month operation inside Syria
Published 01 Dec, 2016 12:00am
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