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Print - 2017-01-17
Turkey's jobless rate declared highest in half a decade
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Turkey's jobless rate declared highest in half a decade

Turkey's unemployment rate in October was the highest in more than five and a half years, the statistical authorities said Monday, the latest in a slew of bleak indicators for the economy. The Turkish Statistical Institute, or TurkStat, said the unemploym
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Essilor and Luxottica create lenswear giant

Essilor and Luxottica create lenswear giant

French lensmaker Essilor has agreed to buy Italy's luxury eyewear maker Luxottica in a bid to create a new global giant in the sector, the two groups announced Monday.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Essilor and Luxottica create lenswear giant

Essilor and Luxottica create lenswear giant

French lensmaker Essilor has agreed to buy Italy's luxury eyewear maker Luxottica in a bid to create a new global giant in the sector, the two groups announced Monday.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Xi says Chinese economy to keep growing steadily
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Xi says Chinese economy to keep growing steadily

China's economy will remain stable and keep growing steadily while resisting protectionism, President Xi Jinping told Swiss executives on Monday. "We are confident" Xi said, adding that there were headwinds facing the global economy, which is still weak.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
China's troubled tech firm LeEco wins $2.2 billion lifeline

China's troubled tech firm LeEco wins $2.2 billion lifeline

Cash-strapped Chinese tech firm LeEco secured a $2.2 billion investment from a group led by property developer Sunac China Holdings, but shares in the rescuer plunged Monday on news of the deal. Hong Kong-listed Sunac said Friday it would plough 15.04 bil
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
IMF boosts US growth estimate on expected stimulus

IMF boosts US growth estimate on expected stimulus

The International Monetary Fund on Monday boosted its estimates for US growth on expected stimulus spending by the incoming Trump administration, but kept the forecast for global growth unchanged. The IMF's quarterly World Economic Outlook (WEO) however s
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
IMF boosts US growth estimate on expected stimulus

IMF boosts US growth estimate on expected stimulus

The International Monetary Fund on Monday boosted its estimates for US growth on expected stimulus spending by the incoming Trump administration, but kept the forecast for global growth unchanged. The IMF's quarterly World Economic Outlook (WEO) however s
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Sri Lankan shares end lower
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Sri Lankan shares end lower

Sri Lankan stocks closed lower on Monday as investors sold financials after rising yields in short-term government securities hit sentiment, brokers said. The Colombo stock index ended 0.26 percent weaker at 6,201.65, slipping from its highest close since
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Indian shares up

Indian shares up

Indian shares ended marginally higher on Monday as gains in financials on positive corporate results offset losses in IT stocks that were down on weak sentiment after software services exporter Infosys Ltd cut its revenue outlook. The broader NSE index cl
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Taiwan stocks fall

Taiwan stocks fall

Taiwan stocks fell on Monday, weighed down by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) for a second straight session after the world's largest contract chip maker forecast first-quarter revenue could fall from the previous three-month period. The
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
China stocks fall for fifth session

China stocks fall for fifth session

China's main indexes fell for the fifth straight session on Monday, led by tech stocks as investors grew gloomy about 2017 prospects following comments by the premier and official estimates suggesting slowing economic growth in big cities. The blue-chip C
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
SE Asian stocks fall over fears of a 'hard' Brexit

SE Asian stocks fall over fears of a 'hard' Brexit

Southeast Asian stock markets ended lower on Monday as investors turned jittery over concerns Britain faces a "hard" exit from the European Union, sending the pound to its lowest levels - bar a "flash crash" in October - in 32 years.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
US markets closed

US markets closed

Stocks, financial and commodity markets in New York were closed on Monday due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Markets resume trading normally on Tuesday.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Tokyo stocks down as Takata dives on US deal
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Tokyo stocks down as Takata dives on US deal

Japanese shares tumbled Monday with Takata hammered as the firm's agreement to plead guilty to fraud and pay $1 billion to settle a deadly airbag scandal still left unanswereed questions about its future Shares in Takata had soared more than 16 percent Fr
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Hong Kong stocks fall most in a month

Hong Kong stocks fall most in a month

Hong Kong stocks suffered their biggest one-day fall in a month on Monday, hurt by a slump in mainland Chinese companies listed in the city and on concerns over the impact of Britain's exit from the European Union.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Australian and NZ shares climb

Australian and NZ shares climb

Australian shares rebounded on Monday, with materials accounting for nearly half the gains, after a rise in commodity prices boosted mining stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.5 percent, or 27.28 points to 5,748.4 at the close of trade as global miner BH
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Aussie, kiwi advance
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Aussie, kiwi advance

The Australian and New Zealand dollars reached two-month highs against a depressed pound on Monday on fears of a "hard
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Sterling slides in Asia
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Sterling slides in Asia

Sterling wallowed at three-month lows in Asian trade on Monday after media reports that the British government is prepared to make a "hard" exit from the European Union rekindled investors' fears about the impact of the impending move.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Sterling skids in Europe as 'hard Brexit' fears bite
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Sterling skids in Europe as 'hard Brexit' fears bite

Sterling skidded to its lowest levels - bar a "flash crash" in October - in 32 years on Monday, hit by fears that Prime Minister Theresa May will say on Tuesday Britain is set for a "hard" Brexit out of the EU and its single market.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Bangladesh's inter-bank forex rates

Bangladesh's inter-bank forex rates

Inter-bank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Monday. 78.88-78.88 (* previous 78.85-78.86).
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
China's yuan rises
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China's yuan rises

China's yuan firmed against the dollar on Monday as the greenback softened in global markets, with traders nervously awaiting US President-elect Donald Trump's first days in office.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Asia currencies fall
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Asia currencies fall

Asian currencies fell on Monday, as investors awaited comments from Federal Reserve officials this week and Republican Donald Trump's inauguration for clues on the outlook for US policies and the dollar.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Hard Brexit fears hit pound ahead of May speech
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Hard Brexit fears hit pound ahead of May speech

Britain's pound fell on Monday as concern rose that the country is heading for a "hard" Brexit from the European Union and its single market, a day before a speech by Prime Minister Theresa May on the government's plans.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee up
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Sri Lankan rupee up

The Sri Lankan rupee ended marginally higher on Monday in lean trade as foreign banks sold dollars, but the market expects the currency to weaken after the central bank allowed flexibility in exchange rate, dealers said.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Federer basks in 'special moment'

Federer basks in 'special moment'

Seventeen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer said it was a "special moment" to return to the big stage as he passed a first-round test at the Australian Open on Monday. Federer, back in action after a six-month injury lay-off, downed his one-time juni
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
India can win from any situation: Kohli

India can win from any situation: Kohli

Virat Kohli said India have the self-belief to win from any situation after they chased down a daunting 351 target against England in his first match since taking over the one-day side captaincy full-time.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Kohat win in KP Master Senior Cricket

Kohat win in KP Master Senior Cricket

Kohat defeated Peshawar by six wickets in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Master Senior Cricket Championship played here at Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Starc and Marsh to miss Perth ODI against Pakistan

Starc and Marsh to miss Perth ODI against Pakistan

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will miss the third one-day international against Pakistan in Perth on Thursday, Cricket Australia said. Australia's leading strike bowler needs a rest while Marsh has been carrying a shoulder inju
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Williamson fires New Zealand to stunning win

Williamson fires New Zealand to stunning win

Kane Williamson scored his 15th century as New Zealand staged a remarkable fightback to win the first Test against Bangladesh by seven wickets in the final session in Wellington on Monday.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Halep cites knee pain as she crashes to shock defeat

Halep cites knee pain as she crashes to shock defeat

"Frustrated" fourth seed Simona Halep said she was struggling with a knee injury as she fell at the first hurdle for the second year in a row at the Australian Open on Monday.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Bouchard, Kerber romp into second round

Bouchard, Kerber romp into second round

Canadian starlet Eugenie Bouchard continued her promising start to the season with an impressive first-round rout at the Australian Open on Monday, saying she has rediscovered her motivation. The 22-year-old, on the comeback trail after her high-flying ca
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Japan pledges patrol vessels, aid for Vietnam

Japan pledges patrol vessels, aid for Vietnam

Japan pledged new patrol boats and $1.1 billion in aid to Vietnam Monday as part of a sprawling package targeting maritime and security affairs to bolster ties in the face of regional powerhouse China.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Palestinian killed in West Bank clashes

Palestinian killed in West Bank clashes

A Palestinian was shot dead during clashes with the Israeli army in the occupied West Bank on Monday, the Palestinian health ministry said. The man died during clashes south of Bethlehem in the southern West Bank, the ministry said in a statement, without
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Top Egypt court rejects transfer of islands to Saudi Arabia

Top Egypt court rejects transfer of islands to Saudi Arabia

Egypt's top administrative court upheld on Monday a ruling voiding a government agreement to hand over two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia in a deal that sparked rare protests. The government of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had appealed against a lower
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Iraq forces retake IS-bombed 'Jonah's tomb' in Mosul

Iraq forces retake IS-bombed 'Jonah's tomb' in Mosul

Iraqi forces battling the Islamic State group in Mosul on Monday retook an area where the jihadists levelled one of the city's most well-known shrines in 2014, officials said. "We retook control of Nabi Yunus area... raised the Iraqi flag above the tomb,"
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
US Marines land in Norway for contested deployment

US Marines land in Norway for contested deployment

Some 300 US Marines arrived in Norway on Monday for a rotational deployment in the Scandinavian country, to neighbouring Russia's dismay amid rising tensions with the West.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
US delivers two more patrols boats to ally Tunisia

US delivers two more patrols boats to ally Tunisia

Tunisia's army on Monday received two American patrol boats as part of a deal concluded with the United States to help battle terrorism and illegal migration. Tunisia has suffered from a wave of jihadist violence since the 2011 revolt that ousted long-tim
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
SE Asia's first heart transplant patient dies

SE Asia's first heart transplant patient dies

Southeast Asia's first heart transplant patient and one of the world's longest surviving cases has died, his family said Monday, more than 31 years after his operation. Singaporean Seah Chiang Nee, a former newspaper editor, died aged 76 in a local hospit
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Turkish MPs back new constitution bolstering Erdogan powers

Turkish MPs back new constitution bolstering Erdogan powers

The Turkish parliament on Sunday passed in a first reading a controversial bill bolstering the powers of the presidency under Recep Tayyip Erdogan that critics claim will lead to one-man rule. The parliament approved the two final sections of the 18-artic
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Five dead in shooting at Mexico music festival

Five dead in shooting at Mexico music festival

A shooting erupted during an electronic music festival at a Mexican beach resort early Monday, leaving at least five people dead, including one in a stampede as revelers fled in panic. Fifteen people were injured after at least one gunman opened fire and
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Lithuania to build fence on border with Russian exclave

Lithuania to build fence on border with Russian exclave

Lithuania said Monday it plans to use EU funds to build a fence on the border with Russia's highly militarised Kaliningrad exclave to boost security and prevent smuggling. Baltic states have repeatedly voiced their concern at the Russian military build-up
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Biden urges unity in face of Russian 'aggression'

Biden urges unity in face of Russian 'aggression'

Outgoing US Vice President Joe Biden on Monday urged the international community to remain united in the face of Russian "aggression", insisting sanctions on Moscow should stay over its actions in Ukraine. Biden's comments during a visit to Kiev to voice
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Mogherini says EU to stand by Iran nuclear accord

Mogherini says EU to stand by Iran nuclear accord

EU foreign affairs head Federica Mogherini on Monday insisted the bloc will stand by the Iran nuclear accord, bluntly condemned by US President-elect Donald Trump, because it serves Europe's security needs.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Europe hits back at Trump over 'obsolete' Nato

Europe hits back at Trump over 'obsolete' Nato

Angela Merkel led a sharp European response to US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday after he branded the Nato alliance "obsolete" and criticised the German chancellor's open-door refugee policy. In a hard-hitting interview with two European newspaper
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Bilawal to announce protest movement against government: Kaira

Bilawal to announce protest movement against government: Kaira

PPP Punjab president Qamar Zaman Kaira said Monday Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto would announce a protest movement against the government after leading a rally from Lahore to Faisalabad on 19th January. He was addressing a press conference at the PPP secret
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Zardari, Bilawal to discuss Pakistan's ties with US officials

Zardari, Bilawal to discuss Pakistan's ties with US officials

President of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPPP), Asif Ali Zardari and party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will discuss Washington-Islamabad relations with US senators, congressmen and other senior officials.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Prime Minister does not ask for immunity: PML-N leaders

Prime Minister does not ask for immunity: PML-N leaders

Leaders of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif did not ask for immunity, unlike the perception being created in the media by opposition parties.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
JDW Sugar Mills Limited

JDW Sugar Mills Limited

Founded in 1990 as a private limited company in Rahim Yar Khan, Jehangir Tareen's JDW Sugar Mills Limited (PSX: JDWS) is by far the largest sugar producer in Pakistan. It single-handedly accounts for around 15-17 percent of Pakistan's sugar produc
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
JDW Sugar Mills Limited

JDW Sugar Mills Limited

Founded in 1990 as a private limited company in Rahim Yar Khan, Jehangir Tareen's JDW Sugar Mills Limited (PSX: JDWS) is by far the largest sugar producer in Pakistan. It single-handedly accounts for around 15-17 percent of Pakistan's sugar produc
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
First women bank announces PLS profit rates

First women bank announces PLS profit rates

First women bank limited has declared the rates of profit on various types of PLS deposits for the period of six months ended December 31st, 2016.

Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
First women bank announces PLS profit rates

First women bank announces PLS profit rates

First women bank limited has declared the rates of profit on various types of PLS deposits for the period of six months ended December 31st, 2016.

Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
PU signs MoU with Nanjing University

PU signs MoU with Nanjing University

Punjab University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nanjing University, China to promote bilateral relations here on Monday. In this regard, an MoU signing ceremony was held at committee room of Vice Chancellor's office in which PU VC Dr
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Shahbaz says no place for terrorism, sectarianism

Shahbaz says no place for terrorism, sectarianism

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that there is no space for terrorism, extremism and sectarianism in Pakistan and all-out efforts will be made for development, prosperity and peace in the country of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Punjab government releases Rs 282 billion for uplift projects

Punjab government releases Rs 282 billion for uplift projects

The Punjab government has released an amount of Rs 282 billion during first half of the current financial year 2016-17 out of total development budget of Rs 550 billion for current fiscal. Out of this amount, Rs 44.5 billion have been released for educati
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
MCCI chief says economy showing resilience
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MCCI chief says economy showing resilience

Khawaja Jalaluddin Roomi, President of Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, said in his welcome address that "Pakistan is emerging as a trading nation because of its location at the crossroads of South Asia, China, Central Asia, West Asia and the Indian
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Two students taking selfies fall from roof

Two students taking selfies fall from roof

Two students were injured after they fell from the roof of a college building in Gujranwala while taking selfies on Monday. According to details, the two female students- Nazish and Sana - enrolled in Government Postgraduate College Sattelite Town - fell
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Anti-polio drive begins in Punjab

Anti-polio drive begins in Punjab

As part of "National Immunisation Day", a three-day polio drive has been started in Punjab targeting 18.4 million children. Pakistan has recorded 20 polio cases in 2016 with eight in Sindh, eight in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, two in FATA and two in Balochistan.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
ATC announces death sentence to woman

ATC announces death sentence to woman

An Anti Terrorism Court here Monday awarded death sentence to a woman Perven for burning her daughter Zeenat Rafiq to death who married a man of her choice. The Court also granted life-imprisonment to the brother of the victim woman. Zeenat had come to se
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Pakistani UCLA professor made inaugural holder of Abdus Salam Chair

Pakistani UCLA professor made inaugural holder of Abdus Salam Chair

Professor Asad A Abidi, Distinguished Chancellor's Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) will be the inaugural holder of the Abdus Salam Chair at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, at th
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
'State of affairs in public sector hospitals not improving yet'

'State of affairs in public sector hospitals not improving yet'

Despite claims of the government and vesting more powers to medical superintendents apart from perks and privileges to doctors and paramedics, the state of affairs in public sector hospitals is not improving, much to the dismay of public at large.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
KP had lowest number of terror incidents last year

KP had lowest number of terror incidents last year

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed lowest number of incidents of terrorism in the year 2016 as compared to last six years. This was told in a detailed briefing to Inspector General of Police (IGP) KP Nasir Khan Durrani by Additional IG CTD Salah-ud-Din here on
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
NA body rejects Gadani inquiry report

NA body rejects Gadani inquiry report

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights on Monday expressed displeasure over absence of chief secretary Balochistan and other relevant officials from the meeting and also rejected the inquiry report of the provincial labour and manpower d
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
NEC rejects 5th grade exams education boards

NEC rejects 5th grade exams education boards

Chairman of National Education Foundation (NEC) Nazar Hussain has out-rightly rejected the holding of fifth grade assessment examination through the education boards, and demanded that the test should be made optional, instead of compulsory, to immediatel
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Interior ministry contradicts statement of Farhatullah Babar

Interior ministry contradicts statement of Farhatullah Babar

A Spokesperson of the Interior Ministry has strongly contradicted the statement issued by PPP spokesperson Farhatullah Babar. Elaborating, the Spokesperson said that it has become a habit with PPP leaders to issue distorted and contradictory statements fr
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
'Most of food items available in market are substandard'

'Most of food items available in market are substandard'

A parliamentary panel on Monday observed that most of the edible products available in the markets are uncertified and substandard, and directed the Ministry of Science and Technology to collect samples of three mandatory items including milk, bottled wat
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
FBR chief attends farewell reception at SECP

FBR chief attends farewell reception at SECP

Chairman FBR Nisar Muhammad Khan has praised the reforms introduced in SECP during the last two years, especially appreciating the sincere efforts of Zafar Hijazi for turning the organisation into a strong regulatory body.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Bodies of PK-661 crew likely to be exhumed

Bodies of PK-661 crew likely to be exhumed

The Capital Development and Administration Division (CAD) on Monday permitted Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to exhume bodies of crew members of PK-661 flight that crashed last year over suspicion of consumption of poisonous eatables. Permi
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
ICT cancels registration of 121 more 'ghost' NGOs

ICT cancels registration of 121 more 'ghost' NGOs

The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has cancelled the registration of 121 ghost non-governmental organisations (NGOs). According to an official, the ICT's inspection committee cancelled the registration of 121 NGOs receiving funds from lo
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Sheikh Nahayan new chairman of BankAlflah

Sheikh Nahayan new chairman of BankAlflah

Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan has been elected as new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bank Alflah Limited, effective from January 15, 2017. The board of directors of Bank Alflah Limited in its meeting held in Karachi on Sunday, January 15, 2017
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
More rains, snowfalls likely on Tuesday

More rains, snowfalls likely on Tuesday

The Met Office on Monday forecast more rains and snowfalls in the most parts of the country in the next 24 hours. It said that rain coupled with snow was expected to fall over the mountainous parts in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Mardan, Rawalpindi, Gujran
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Fertilizer importers seek payment of Rs 5 billion DAP subsidy

Fertilizer importers seek payment of Rs 5 billion DAP subsidy

Fertilizer importers have approached the Prime Minister for immediate payment of pending DAP subsidy claims of over Rs 5 billion to continue the scheme. They said that fertilizer importers are facing financial difficulties due to delay in payment of billi
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Realtors' delegations visit DHA head office

Realtors' delegations visit DHA head office

Two delegations of real estate agents representing Defence and Clifton Association of Real Estate Agents (DEFCLAREA) and Pakistan Real Estate Investment Forum (PRIEF) visited DHA Head Office and attended a meeting chaired by Administrator DHA Brig Shahid
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Anti-polio drive off in Quetta due to snowfall

Anti-polio drive off in Quetta due to snowfall

An anti-polio campaign kicked off in the country including Sindh, Fata, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Balochistan and six districts of Punjab on Monday. In Balochistan, the three-day drive was commenced in 15 districts but was suspended in remaini
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Duty on pharma input enhanced to $1/kg

Duty on pharma input enhanced to $1/kg

The customs duty of citric acid monohydrate pharmaceutical grade has been increased to $1 per kilogramme. According to official details, the latest valuation of Citric Acid monohydrate pharmaceutical grade, issued by the Directorate General of Custom Valu
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
SECP, CROs to remain open on Saturdays

SECP, CROs to remain open on Saturdays

The Company Registration Offices (CROs) of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) will remain open on Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm with effect from February 01, 2017 onwards.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Sindh cabinet's enthusiastic support for Census

Sindh cabinet's enthusiastic support for Census

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has urged that each and everyone excluding foreigners/illegal immigrants must be counted in the census because of its legal and political impacts in the provincial representation and share in decision-making proces
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Senate condemns Modi's offensive statement

Senate condemns Modi's offensive statement

The madness of a possible surgical strike inside Pakistan by Indian army chief received a befitting response from Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif who retaliated in the same tone, warning India to stay in its limits or else 'Pakistan will explain th
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Only two polio cases surfaced in FATA in 2016, says KP governor

Only two polio cases surfaced in FATA in 2016, says KP governor

KP Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said that with only two polio cases surfaced during 2016, as compared to 179 in 2014, we are very much close to polio eradication in FATA. He was addressing an impressive ceremony to mark the launching of the First Polio
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
PQM moves High Court for Saturday rally

PQM moves High Court for Saturday rally

Pakistan Qaumi Movement (PQM) Chairman Iqbal Kazmi on Monday approached the Sindh High Court (SHC) seeking permission to take out rally on January 21, 2017 in which Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain is likely to address.
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
UAF's Food Engineering Programme accredited

UAF's Food Engineering Programme accredited

Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has accredited Food Engineering Program of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF). Department of Food Engineering Chairman Dr Muhammad Azam Khan said the Food Engineering degree program had been designed in accor
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LHC disposes of petitions challenging eligibility of Lahore's mayor

LHC disposes of petitions challenging eligibility of Lahore's mayor

The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah on Monday disposed of the petitions challenging eligibility of Mayor Lahore Col (r) Mubashir Javed and directed the petitioners to approach the election commission of Pakistan (ECP).
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Safoora Goth case: SHC seeks Centre's comments on convicts' appeals

Safoora Goth case: SHC seeks Centre's comments on convicts' appeals

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday sought comments from the attorney general of Pakistan on the appeals of five convicts who have challenged their death sentences handed down in Safoora Goth carnage case. A division bench headed by Justice Ahmed Ali M Sheik
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LDA auctions commercial plot

LDA auctions commercial plot

Lahore Development Authority auctioned a commercial plot, situated at Civic Centre, Jubilee Town, measuring 22 marlas, against a sum of Rs 35.5 million on Monday. The bid starting price for the plot had been fixed as Rs 1.6 million per marla whereas it fe
Published 17 Jan, 2017 12:00am
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