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Print - 2016-12-05
Cyprus tells retail brokers to end bonus schemes
Currency

Cyprus tells retail brokers to end bonus schemes

Cyprus's financial regulator CySEC issued a warning to the mass of retail currency brokers registered on the island on Wednesday over their use of bonus schemes to encourage trading in risky products and related poor treatment of clients.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Italy at crossroads as Renzi sweats on voters verdict

Italy at crossroads as Renzi sweats on voters verdict

Millions of Italians voted Sunday in a knife-edge constitutional referendum that left Prime Minister Matteo Renzi sweating on his future and the rest of Europe braced for the fallout if he is forced to quit. Renzi, who has vowed to step aside if he loses,
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Egypt brings in tougher penalties against FGM

Egypt brings in tougher penalties against FGM

An amended law that toughens penalties for female genital mutilation to up to 15 years in jail has come into effect, the health ministry announced Sunday. Health ministry officials will monitor and oversee clinics and private hospitals to enforce the anti
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Qatar news site cuts output over 'censorship'

Qatar news site cuts output over 'censorship'

Qatar's most popular English-language news website said Sunday it will scale back operations after authorities blocked it in what managers have described as a "clear act of censorship."
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Lone gunman kills three women in Finland town

Lone gunman kills three women in Finland town

A lone gunman shot dead a local official and two journalists, all of them women, in a night-time attack Saturday in a small town in Finland, a country with one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
US woman alleges gang-rape in New Delhi

US woman alleges gang-rape in New Delhi

A US woman has told police she was gang-raped at a top hotel in the Indian capital during a visit earlier this year - the latest in a series of alleged sexual assaults against tourists. Delhi police launched a formal investigation Saturday after receiving
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
New controversy hits Israel sub deal over Iran link

New controversy hits Israel sub deal over Iran link

Israel was embroiled in fresh controversy on Sunday over its purchase of submarines from German company ThyssenKrupp after reports that the country's arch-enemy Iran holds a stake in the firm. The attorney general had already ordered police to look into a
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Nine children among 11 killed in Siberia bus crash

Nine children among 11 killed in Siberia bus crash

At least 11 people, including nine children, were killed in a multi-vehicle pile-up in central Siberia, local authorities said Sunday. The accident happened on the road from the city of Khanty-Mansiysk to Tyumen, and involved a truck, two cars and a bus c
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
France upholds 25-year jail term for Rwanda genocide convict

France upholds 25-year jail term for Rwanda genocide convict

A French court on Saturday upheld a 25 year prison sentence handed to a former Rwandan intelligence agent jailed in France's first trial over the African country's 1994 genocide. Pascal Simbikangwa was found guilty of genocide and complicity in crimes aga
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Cuba buries Castro, entering post-Fidel era

Cuba buries Castro, entering post-Fidel era

Fidel Castro's ashes were entombed in a massive stone next to national heroes on Sunday, as Cuba opens a new era without the communist leader who ruled for decades.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Governor felicitates people on Sindh Cultural Day

Governor felicitates people on Sindh Cultural Day

The Governor of Sindh, former Justice Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui, has felicitated the people of the province on Sindh Culture Day. He said in a statement here on Sunday that culture is the backbone for any nation and is also an identity.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
'UBG team is well equipped to meet CPEC challenges'

'UBG team is well equipped to meet CPEC challenges'

Patron in chief, United Business Group (UBG), S M Muneer on Sunday said, "Since came to power within two years, the UBG not only scissors financial corruption but continued to contribute significantly in increasing the prestige of the Federation of Pakist
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
'Measures taken to check smuggling of gold, dollars'
Currency

'Measures taken to check smuggling of gold, dollars'

On the special instructions of Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Chairman FBR Nisar Muhammad Khan, all the customs Collectorates and Directorate General of Customs Intelligence have taken foolproof measures to check the smuggling of gold and US dolla
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan enjoys stronger ties with world capitals: Aizaz

Pakistan enjoys stronger ties with world capitals: Aizaz

Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry has said that Pakistan having immense potential in realms of vast connectivity is fast forging stronger ties with different world capitals. In an interview, he said under such tremendous revolutions taking place acro
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Global climate changes leading to disasters: Professor Hans-Werner

Global climate changes leading to disasters: Professor Hans-Werner

Professor Hans-Werner Koyro from Geissen University, Germany, has said that global climate changes are leading to disasters such as flooding, drought and Stalinization. He was speaking at a workshop titled `Sustainable Development and Environment Protecti
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Tribute paid to Jaun Elia

Tribute paid to Jaun Elia

A tribute was paid to famous poet Jaun Elia at the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) on Sunday. His daughter Sohaina Elia and renowned writer Asghar Nadeem Syed among other speakers, discussed the literary work of Jaun Elia a
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Qatari royals on hunting spree in Punjab

Qatari royals on hunting spree in Punjab

A 12-member Qatari royal delegation went on a hunting spree for rare birds in Bhakkar district of Punjab, hours after their arrival in Lahore. The delegation greeted by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's son Hussain Nawaz, first went to Jati Umrah before going
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Sartaj Aziz not allowed to visit Golden Temple

Sartaj Aziz not allowed to visit Golden Temple

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz was barred from coming outside the hotel. It has also been reported that the security officials of the Heart of Asia conference misbehaved with Pakistani journalists and embassy officials on the
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Nawaz envoy says Pakistan seeks peace only

Nawaz envoy says Pakistan seeks peace only

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi has said, "Pakistan is a peace-loving country and does not want to indulge in any war."
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi: IGP for contingency security plan

Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi: IGP for contingency security plan

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sindh, A.D. Khawaja, has directed that a contingency security plan be prepared for Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi with the co-ordination of Rangers and other law enforcement agencies. A spokesman for the Sindh Police said on Su
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi: IGP for contingency security plan

Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi: IGP for contingency security plan

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sindh, A.D. Khawaja, has directed that a contingency security plan be prepared for Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi with the co-ordination of Rangers and other law enforcement agencies. A spokesman for the Sindh Police said on Su
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
NA Speaker says Afghanistan mustn't play in India's hands

NA Speaker says Afghanistan mustn't play in India's hands

The Speaker of the National Assembly on Sunday visited Millat Park where he condoled with family of five persons killed in an incident. He stated that endeavours were being made to curb incidents of crime in the society. Talking to journalists about regio
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Siraj-ul-Haq warns government of long march if FCR not abolished

Siraj-ul-Haq warns government of long march if FCR not abolished

Jamaat-e-Islami ameer, Senator Sirajul Haq has warned the government to hold long-march to Islamabad, it was failed to implement the report of Fata reforms committee in its letter and true spirit, and abolish the Frontier Crime Regulation from Federally A
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
PTI lambastes Aziz for attending Modi's dinner

PTI lambastes Aziz for attending Modi's dinner

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Shireen Mazari on Sunday criticised PM Nawaz Sharif's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz over attending the dinner reception hosted by Indian Prime Minister Modi in the Heart of Asia Conference. Mazari said, "It was sha
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Aziz meets Afghan President

Aziz meets Afghan President

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Sunday met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on the sidelines of the Heart of Asia Conference being held in Indian city of Amritsar. During their meeting, Sartaj Aziz and Afghan President discussed
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Javaid Khanani dies in mysterious circumstances

Javaid Khanani dies in mysterious circumstances

Money changer Javaid Khanani Sunday died after falling from an under-construction building in Muhammad Ali Society, in the metropolis, the police said. A spokesman for the Sindh Police, in a statement said, as per initial information, he fell from the 8th
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Javaid Khanani dies in mysterious circumstances

Javaid Khanani dies in mysterious circumstances

Money changer Javaid Khanani Sunday died after falling from an under-construction building in Muhammad Ali Society, in the metropolis, the police said. A spokesman for the Sindh Police, in a statement said, as per initial information, he fell from the 8th
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
S&P unexpectedly raises outlook on Poland's rating to stable

S&P unexpectedly raises outlook on Poland's rating to stable

S&P Global Ratings unexpectedly raised its outlook on Poland's sovereign credit rating to stable from negative on Friday, saying it was no longer worried that the government would try to undermine the independence of the central bank.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
S&P unexpectedly raises outlook on Poland's rating to stable

S&P unexpectedly raises outlook on Poland's rating to stable

S&P Global Ratings unexpectedly raised its outlook on Poland's sovereign credit rating to stable from negative on Friday, saying it was no longer worried that the government would try to undermine the independence of the central bank.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Zuma pushes to overturn graft probe

Zuma pushes to overturn graft probe

South African President Jacob Zuma has launched a court challenge to a watchdog probe that raised allegations of misconduct against him, an affidavit showed Sunday, as he fights to hold on to power. Zuma, who last week beat back an attempt within ruling A
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Futures spread down by 106 basis points

Futures spread down by 106 basis points

The futures spread decreased by 106bps to 6.89 percent during the week ended on December 2, 2016. Trading activities on the futures counter remained thin as the average daily trading volumes declined by 58.2 percent during the week to 46.28 million shares
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Futures spread down by 106 basis points

Futures spread down by 106 basis points

The futures spread decreased by 106bps to 6.89 percent during the week ended on December 2, 2016. Trading activities on the futures counter remained thin as the average daily trading volumes declined by 58.2 percent during the week to 46.28 million shares
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Futures spread down by 106 basis points

Futures spread down by 106 basis points

The futures spread decreased by 106bps to 6.89 percent during the week ended on December 2, 2016. Trading activities on the futures counter remained thin as the average daily trading volumes declined by 58.2 percent during the week to 46.28 million shares
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Futures spread down by 106 basis points

Futures spread down by 106 basis points

The futures spread decreased by 106bps to 6.89 percent during the week ended on December 2, 2016. Trading activities on the futures counter remained thin as the average daily trading volumes declined by 58.2 percent during the week to 46.28 million shares
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
PSX continues its rally

PSX continues its rally

Pakistan equity market performed well in spite of hefty foreign selling. The benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 271.24 points or 0.63 percent to close at its highest ever level of 43,270.90 during outgoing week ended on December 2, 2016.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
PSX continues its rally

PSX continues its rally

Pakistan equity market performed well in spite of hefty foreign selling. The benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 271.24 points or 0.63 percent to close at its highest ever level of 43,270.90 during outgoing week ended on December 2, 2016.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
PSX continues its rally

PSX continues its rally

Pakistan equity market performed well in spite of hefty foreign selling. The benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 271.24 points or 0.63 percent to close at its highest ever level of 43,270.90 during outgoing week ended on December 2, 2016.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Aziz calls on Modi

Aziz calls on Modi

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz along with foreign ministers of four countries on Sunday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Foreign ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Slovakia, which holds the European Un
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Aziz calls on Modi

Aziz calls on Modi

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz along with foreign ministers of four countries on Sunday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Foreign ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Slovakia, which holds the European Un
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
'His statement is regrettable and understandable'

'His statement is regrettable and understandable'

India's efforts to divide Pakistan and Afghanistan won't go far as both the countries have strong people-to-people relationship and have been working together to stem the menace of terrorism.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
'His statement is regrettable and understandable'

'His statement is regrettable and understandable'

India's efforts to divide Pakistan and Afghanistan won't go far as both the countries have strong people-to-people relationship and have been working together to stem the menace of terrorism.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
FBR urged to expedite efforts towards collection

FBR urged to expedite efforts towards collection

Minister for Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) team to redouble their efforts to meet this year''s revenue targets.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
FBR urged to expedite efforts towards collection

FBR urged to expedite efforts towards collection

Minister for Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) team to redouble their efforts to meet this year's revenue targets.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
FBR urged to expedite efforts towards collection

FBR urged to expedite efforts towards collection

Minister for Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) team to redouble their efforts to meet this year's revenue targets.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Ghani accuses Pakistan of waging 'undeclared war'

Ghani accuses Pakistan of waging 'undeclared war'

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani accused Pakistan Sunday of waging an "undeclared war" and said Taliban insurgents battling his government would not last a month without sanctuary in the neighbouring state.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Ghani accuses Pakistan of waging 'undeclared war'

Ghani accuses Pakistan of waging 'undeclared war'

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani accused Pakistan Sunday of waging an "undeclared war" and said Taliban insurgents battling his government would not last a month without sanctuary in the neighbouring state.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Security situation in Afghanistan very complex: Aziz

Security situation in Afghanistan very complex: Aziz

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Sunday stressed upon the peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues for promoting regional peace and prosperity.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Security situation in Afghanistan very complex: Aziz

Security situation in Afghanistan very complex: Aziz

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Sunday stressed upon the peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues for promoting regional peace and prosperity.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
CCAC may not revise cotton output
Cotton

CCAC may not revise cotton output

Fearing price crisis in the country, the Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC) may not further revise cotton production estimates downward and would maintain it at 11.039 million bales for the current season (2016-17), it is learnt.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
CCAC may not revise cotton output
Cotton

CCAC may not revise cotton output

Fearing price crisis in the country, the Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC) may not further revise cotton production estimates downward and would maintain it at 11.039 million bales for the current season (2016-17), it is learnt.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Shanghai Electric agrees to share business plan with GoP

Shanghai Electric agrees to share business plan with GoP

M/s Shanghai Electric Power (SEP), the new intended buyer of 66.4 per cent shares of Karachi Electric (KE) has agreed to share its top secret business plan with the government of Pakistan directly instead of through Abraaj Group of Dubai, well-informed so
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Shanghai Electric agrees to share business plan with GoP

Shanghai Electric agrees to share business plan with GoP

M/s Shanghai Electric Power (SEP), the new intended buyer of 66.4 per cent shares of Karachi Electric (KE) has agreed to share its top secret business plan with the government of Pakistan directly instead of through Abraaj Group of Dubai, well-informed so
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Shanghai Electric agrees to share business plan with GoP

Shanghai Electric agrees to share business plan with GoP

M/s Shanghai Electric Power (SEP), the new intended buyer of 66.4 per cent shares of Karachi Electric (KE) has agreed to share its top secret business plan with the government of Pakistan directly instead of through Abraaj Group of Dubai, well-informed so
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (December 04, 2016) and the forecast for Monday (December 05, 2016).

Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Your rupee last week
Currency

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (November 28 to December 02, 2016).

Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Qadri says Karachi operation's success linked with operation in Punjab

Qadri says Karachi operation's success linked with operation in Punjab

Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Tahirul Qadri on Sunday stated that Pakistan is going through its most crucial time, and operation in Karachi will only be successful if similar operation is conducted in Punjab. Qadri was speaking in a press conference
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Sindh celebrates Sindhi Ajrak, Topi Day

Sindh celebrates Sindhi Ajrak, Topi Day

The Sindh Cultural Day was observed in all over province including this provincial capital city with traditional enthusiasm on Sunday. Various political, social, religious, governmental and non-governmental organisations arranged programmes to celebrate t
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
KU admissions lists released

KU admissions lists released

The University of Karachi on Sunday announced the admission lists of Masters Program (Morning) and Doctor of Pharmacy (Morning and Evening). An official of the institution said that Director Admissions, Professor Dr Khalid Iraqi notified the admission lis
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
HCSTSI demands release of imported vegetables, fruits from Karachi Port

HCSTSI demands release of imported vegetables, fruits from Karachi Port

President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI) Muhammad Akram Ansari has demanded the release of vegetables and fruits, which were imported from China and other countries of the world halted at the Karachi Port due to ban on impo
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Growing significance of ISPR's role - I

Growing significance of ISPR's role - I

General Qamar Javed Bajwa has taken over the command of one of the best and battle-hardened armies of the world as its 16th COAS. He had been the commander 10 corps, besides serving on other important appointments, especially in areas of Kashmir. He also
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
South Korea crisis proves perils of cheating at school

South Korea crisis proves perils of cheating at school

When South Korea's Park Geun-Hye looks back on the scandal-fuelled implosion of her presidency, she may reflect ruefully on what lit the first fuse - a parent pulling strings over a child's education. Park's downfall was the result of her friendship with
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Big data helped Trump even after he scorned it

Big data helped Trump even after he scorned it

Donald Trump derided the use of data and technology tools for his presidential campaign - but those techniques might well have propelled him to victory.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Amnesty schemes
Currency

Amnesty schemes

Tax amnesty schemes have been extremely popular with our finance ministers - irrespective of whether they operated within civilian or military dispensations and irrespective of whether they were qualified economists or not.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Was it a hoax?

Was it a hoax?

Even on the day it happened it sounded too good to be true. To immense relief of general public the timely action by Karachi police successfully had averted into a huge carnage in this city of teeming millions. Look at the arms the police recovered from a
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Marketing of agri Produce

Marketing of agri Produce

There are certain things in life which are neglected by default and not by design. Almost all the governments in Pakistan have tried to give a lot of incentives to the agricultural sector for ensuring self-sufficiency in food and optimum utilisation of th
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Imran sends good wishes on Sindh Culture Day

Imran sends good wishes on Sindh Culture Day

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday extended his wishes on the occasion of Sindh Culture Day. In a message posted on Twitter, Khan said people must recognise the cultural and linguistic diversity that strengthens and enriches the
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Withholding tax commissioners' Conference on December 20

Withholding tax commissioners' Conference on December 20

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to convene a Withholding Tax Commissioners' Conference on December 20, 2016 to chalk out a comprehensive plan for improving withholding tax collection in remaining period of 2016-17 to overcome the revenue sh
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan Film Festival debuts in New York

Pakistan Film Festival debuts in New York

Celebrated Pakistani movies drew packed houses on Saturday, the first day of Pakistan Film Festival's triumphant debut in New York City. "Actor in Law" and "Dobara Pher Say" received resounding applause from film fans and art lovers following the screenin
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Gas shortage in Twin Cities

Gas shortage in Twin Cities

The shortage of gas in several parts of Rawalpindi and Islamabad; despite claims by the concerned authorities for improvement in supply have irked the people as winter season was at its peak. The residents of Rawalpindi and Islamabad were facing shortage
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Scholarships worth Rs 18.8 million allocated to IIUI

Scholarships worth Rs 18.8 million allocated to IIUI

The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) on Sunday allocated 74 scholarships amounting to Rs 18.8 million for the students of International Islamic University Islamabad. The allocated scholarships are part of PEEF's new Master's Level Scholarship prog
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Customs values on vehicles, bikes and tyres revised

Customs values on vehicles, bikes and tyres revised

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of tyres and tubes of cars, light trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles from Japan, India and China.
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Tunisia former dictator's plane sold years after ouster

Tunisia former dictator's plane sold years after ouster

A plane originally intended for Tunisia's toppled president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has been sold to Turkish Airlines, Tunisair said Sunday, six years after it was grounded following his ouster. The Turkish firm bought the Airbus A340 for 181 million dina
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Two dead as over 700 migrants rescued in Mediterranean

Two dead as over 700 migrants rescued in Mediterranean

Two women died of hypothermia during an operation to rescue more than 730 migrants off the Libyan coast, the Italian coast guard and medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres said on Sunday. The women were found unconscious in a large dinghy in the Mediter
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Virgin Galactic spaceship makes first glide flight

Virgin Galactic spaceship makes first glide flight

Virgin Galactic's new spaceship has made a successful first glide flight, a key step after a deadly crash of its predecessor two years ago, the spaceflight company said on Saturday. The new SpaceShipTwo, dubbed VSS Unity, was hoisted aloft by carrier airp
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Uzbekistan votes for second ever president

Uzbekistan votes for second ever president

Uzbekistan voted Sunday to choose a successor to late strongman Islam Karimov, with long-serving premier Shavkat Mirziyoyev expected to score a comfortable victory against weak opponents. The Central Electoral Commission in the ex-Soviet authoritarian rep
Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:00am
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