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Print - 2017-01-19
Iran 'hostile' to US involvement in Syria talks

Iran 'hostile' to US involvement in Syria talks

Iranian officials said Wednesday they were strongly opposed to the United States joining Syrian peace talks in Kazakhstan next week, local media reported. "We are hostile to their presence and we have not invited them," Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zar
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
2016 was warmest yet, UN confirms

2016 was warmest yet, UN confirms

Last year was Earth's warmest on record, according to data compiled by the UN, confirming US findings that heat records were broken for a third year in 2016.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Salman Khan cleared in illegal arms case

Salman Khan cleared in illegal arms case

An Indian court on Wednesday acquitted Bollywood superstar Salman Khan of using unlicensed firearms to kill protected wildlife almost two decades ago. Khan, 51, has now been acquitted in three out of four cases filed against him for hunting rare black buc
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Israel army gets new ballistic missile interceptors

Israel army gets new ballistic missile interceptors

The Israeli army on Wednesday received new ballistic missile interceptors that significantly upgrade the Jewish state's aerial defence systems in the face of "emerging threats", the defence ministry said. The Arrow 3 interceptor, designed to shoot down mi
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Gambia's Jammeh clings on as tourists flee

Gambia's Jammeh clings on as tourists flee

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh looked determined to cling to power on Wednesday as his mandate came to an end, while tourists packed onto planes in an exodus sparked by a state of emergency. Jammeh said Tuesday the emergency was necessary due to interfere
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Iraq announces 'liberation' of east Mosul

Iraq announces 'liberation' of east Mosul

Iraqi forces have retaken control of east Mosul from the Islamic State group, commanders said on Wednesday, three months after a huge offensive against the jihadist bastion was launched. Elite forces have in recent days entered the last neighbourhoods on
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Mali car bomb kills 50 in fresh blow to peace

Mali car bomb kills 50 in fresh blow to peace

A suicide bombing targeting militia groups committed to restoring peace in Mali left nearly 50 people dead Wednesday and struck a fresh blow at long-running efforts to stabilise the troubled north. The car bomb attack in Gao, the region's biggest city, ta
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Russia and Turkey stage first joint air strikes against IS in Syria

Russia and Turkey stage first joint air strikes against IS in Syria

Russia and Turkey on Wednesday staged their first joint air strikes against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria, the Russian defence ministry said. Nine Russian and eight Turkish planes took part in the "first joint air operation" in the area around
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Zardari, McCain discuss Pak-US ties

Zardari, McCain discuss Pak-US ties

Former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has met US Senator John McCain and other officials in Washington. The influential senator gave a reception in the honour of the ex-Pakistani president, in which many other senators were also present. Former Pa
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Sartaj pays homage to late King of Thailand

Sartaj pays homage to late King of Thailand

Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz visited the Royal Grand Palace of Thailand in Bangkok on Wednesday to pay homage to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
International Steels Limited (ISL)

International Steels Limited (ISL)

Brief introduction: International Steels Limited (ISL) is a subsidiary of International Industries Limited (IIL) and was incorporated in 2007 to manufacturer and sell flat steel products in Pakistan. The investment of $165 million investment with e
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
International Steels Limited (ISL)

International Steels Limited (ISL)

Brief introduction: International Steels Limited (ISL) is a subsidiary of International Industries Limited (IIL) and was incorporated in 2007 to manufacturer and sell flat steel products in Pakistan. The investment of $165 million investment with e
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Agriculture department of Punjab to launch land-saving project

Agriculture department of Punjab to launch land-saving project

The Punjab Agriculture Department has decided to launch a land-saving project worth Rs 180.502 million in 10 districts of the province aimed for saving the arable land, storing the rainwater and avoiding land erosion from river or rainwater.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LGH starts treating blindness through 'change of cornea'

LGH starts treating blindness through 'change of cornea'

For the first time in Pakistan, the Department of Ophthalmology, Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has started the treatment of blindness by adopting modern technique of change of cornea in a successful manner. The first surgery of this kind has been carried
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LeJ chief among four killed in shootout near Sheikhupura

LeJ chief among four killed in shootout near Sheikhupura

Anti-terrorism forces in Punjab have killed chief of a banned sectarian group and three others, who were blamed for series of attacks on the law enforcement agencies as well sectarian attacks, officials said on Wednesday. Rizwan alias Asif Chotu, chief of
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
About 10.5 million bales of cotton reach ginneries
Cotton

About 10.5 million bales of cotton reach ginneries

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has issued the figures of cotton arrival up to January 15th, 2017. Seed cotton (Phutti) equivalent to over 10,535,922 bales of cotton have reached ginneries across Pakistan as of January 15th, showing an increase
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Thick fog disrupts life, traffic, flights in Punjab

Thick fog disrupts life, traffic, flights in Punjab

Thick fog enveloped various areas of Punjab on Wednesday morning as the weather turned frosty disrupting the routine life of citizens, traffic flows and airlines traffic at the airport.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Telling a lie is a crime: Sirajul Haq

Telling a lie is a crime: Sirajul Haq

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Sirajul Haq has said that telling a lie is a crime whether it is committed in a mosque or an assembly and there is no immunity for that.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan at top in producing adulterated milk: speakers

Pakistan at top in producing adulterated milk: speakers

Pakistan is the 4th largest milk producing country with annual production of 42 million tones but it is a matter of concern that we are also at top in production of adulterated milk which should be tackled with iron hands. This was the crux of speeches de
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
'Innovative projects to improve quality of education'

'Innovative projects to improve quality of education'

Punjab's Higher Education Minister Syed Raza Ali Gillani has said that a number of innovative projects has been launched to improve the overall quality of education of public sector colleges according to the international standards. In this regard, these
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
CTP launches traffic awareness drive

CTP launches traffic awareness drive

The City Traffic Police Lahore (CTP) has launched a traffic awareness drive for motorists by placing 'traffic-cones' on three big thorough fares of the provincial metropolis to educate them about the ethics of line/lane, zebra crossing, safety and traffic
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
PPP Punjab releases details of Bilawal's rally

PPP Punjab releases details of Bilawal's rally

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab issued Wednesday details for the Lahore-Faisalabad Pakistan rally of Bilawal Bhutto. The PPP workers would extend a rousing welcome to the party chairman at three different locations on the rally's route.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
PEEF called ray of hope for under-privileged students

PEEF called ray of hope for under-privileged students

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan has said that the Punjab Educational Endowments Fund (PEEF) is a ray of hope for the under privileged people that provide them a platform to continue their journey of education. He addressed a PEEF ceremony held at
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
MoF disputes contents of BR report

MoF disputes contents of BR report

A Business Recorder staff reporter has written a report carried by Business Recorder dated 09-01-2017 with reference to Dr Hafiz A Pasha speaking at AAJ TV program "Paisa Bolta Hai" in which he has highlighted that foreign exchange reserves
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Health cards distributed

Health cards distributed

Pakistan Health Card under the Prime Minister National Health Programme distributed among deserving families of Zakha Khel, Khuga Khel, Shiekhmal Khel, areas of Landi Kotal tehsil, Khyber Agency. In this regard, a ceremony was organised in Landi Kotal, wh
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
British MPs to discuss Kashmir issue

British MPs to discuss Kashmir issue

The British house of common will discuss the violations of human rights in occupied Kashmir on Thursday (today). In a statement, member of House of Lords, Lord Nazir said that Kashmir issue would be highlighted in the proper way. He said that the debate i
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Sartaj to lead Pakistan delegation at CFM today

Sartaj to lead Pakistan delegation at CFM today

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz will lead Pakistan delegation to the 'extraordinary session' of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), which will be held in Kuala Lumpur today (Thursday), Foreign Office said on Wednesday.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
50 Pakistanis imprisoned in Bahrain

50 Pakistanis imprisoned in Bahrain

At least 50 Pakistanis are languishing at deport center of Bahrain for more than one year. Detained workers belong to Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh and Kohat. According to details, Pakistani workers had filed a petition in Bahrain's c
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
PM seeks to strengthen ties with Switzerland

PM seeks to strengthen ties with Switzerland

Pakistan and Switzerland Wednesday while noting the rich potential of their bilateral ties called for exploring new avenues of co-operation for mutual benefits. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed his desire to strengthen relations with Switzerland in a
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Renovated class handed over to FTZI in DHA

Renovated class handed over to FTZI in DHA

Defence Authority Model High School Phase-4 is committed to promote values in action and community services in the students. The school is running values based education programme in which different themes are assigned for different months.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Situation of KP is worst than ever before: Chandio

Situation of KP is worst than ever before: Chandio

Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Information, Moula Bux Chandio has said that the KP government has failed to deliver in the province. In his statement on Wednesday, Chandio said the situation of KP is worst than ever before besides Imran Khan and his p
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Mastercard, NADRA Technologies announce strategic collaboration
Currency

Mastercard, NADRA Technologies announce strategic collaboration

Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, announced a strategic collaboration with NADRA Technologies to optimise National ID cards with electronic payments functionality. The move will allow Pakistani citizens to carry out
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
DGCV revises custom duty on imported dates

DGCV revises custom duty on imported dates

The Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) on Wednesday revised the custom duty on imported dates. According to details, the DGCV has issued new valuation ruling for dates' imports after over four years. The earlier customs values of dates were dete
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
One killed, another injured in police encounter

One killed, another injured in police encounter

One bandit was killed and another injured in an encounter with a police team in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area on Wednesday. According to police sources, three armed bandits entered a house No A-294, Block-7 in Gulistan-e-Jauhar to commit robbery. Police quickly
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Memon Society case: NAB arrests another accused

Memon Society case: NAB arrests another accused

National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Karachi Wednesday claimed to have arrested another accused in Memon Society Hyderabad case. Shah Nawaz Soomro the then Assistant Commissioner Hyderabad, currently serving as Assistant Commissioner Jati District Thatta
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Kati chief hails Prime Minister's textile package

Kati chief hails Prime Minister's textile package

Hailing the Rs 180 billion package, announced recently by prime minister for giving boost to exports, Korangi Association of Trade & Industry's (Kati) president, Masood Naqi, hoped that the government with a view to ensuring sustainable guidelines for the
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
PPL BoD approves payment of dividend

PPL BoD approves payment of dividend

The board of directors of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), in its meeting held here on Wednesday approved and recommended the payment of a final cash dividend for the year ended June 30, 2016 of Rs 3.50 per share, ie 35 percent on ordinary shares and Rs
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
12 doctors complete first level of PEMC

12 doctors complete first level of PEMC

For the first time in Pakistan, as many as 12 doctors completed the beginner level of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Certificate (PEMC) on Tuesday at ChildLife Foundation. The certificate course is first of its kind in the country which was conducted by Dr
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Power Cement to enhance production capacity to 3.37 million tons

Power Cement to enhance production capacity to 3.37 million tons

Power Cement Limited (PCL) has announced increase in its production capacity up to 3.37 million tons annually with a fresh investment of Rs 25 billion. During the plant visit, Kashif Habib, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PCL informed newsmen that Power
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Security to be beefed for Chinese engineers

Security to be beefed for Chinese engineers

Sindh Minister for Transport and Mass Transit, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Wednesday directed the officials concerned to make proper arrangements for the visit of Chinese delegation which will conduct survey for Karachi Circular Railway project.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
MQM-London calls off rally

MQM-London calls off rally

MQM-London has announced to call off its 'Istehkam-e-Pakistan' rally on Tuesday next. According to a statement issued by the MQM-London office, its Convener Nadeem Nusrat said that Sindh government has not given permission for the rally and due to massive
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Nazia Ejaz exhibits 'The Green Room'

Nazia Ejaz exhibits 'The Green Room'

Nazia Ejaz, the daughter of Melody Queen Noor Jehan, the winner of Staff Nomination Award from University of South Australia, is holding exhibition of her paintings 'The Green Room" at Canvas gallery. The launch of this exhibition of paintings held on Tue
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Security enhanced at Karachi Cantt Station

Security enhanced at Karachi Cantt Station

In order to avoid any possible terror threat, Pakistan Railways (PR) has taken a set of security enhancement initiatives at the Karachi Cantt Station, it was learnt here on Wednesday.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Official Secret Act 1923: Senate body suggests amendments

Official Secret Act 1923: Senate body suggests amendments

The Senate Standing Committee on the Right to Information Act-2016 (RTI-2016) deferred the points pertaining to the access to information with respect to the integrity, security or defence of Pakistan, while suggesting amendments in the Official Secret Ac
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Rescue operation in snow-hit areas completed

Rescue operation in snow-hit areas completed

Balochistan's Home Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Wednesday said that rescue operation in snow affected areas including Dasht has been completed while relief measures are underway. Addressing a news conference in Quetta, he said Quetta and its adjacent are
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
OGDCL COO: Khaqan defends appointment of dual national

OGDCL COO: Khaqan defends appointment of dual national

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday defended appointment of a dual national as chief operating officer (COO) of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), saying there is no bar in law on this.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
'All zoos, wildlife parks house 6,268 animals in Punjab'

'All zoos, wildlife parks house 6,268 animals in Punjab'

All the zoological gardens and wildlife parks house 6,268 animals which included 1350 mammals of 45 species, 4,828 birds of 95 species and 90 reptiles of 11 species. Lahore Zoological Garden is the leader in captive stock of animals while Bahawalpur Zoolo
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LHC CJ dismisses petition

LHC CJ dismisses petition

Chief Justice of Lahore High Court Syed Mansoor Ali Shah Wednesday dismissed a petition of Shama Begum requesting for permission to get change gender of her 24 years old daughter Ayesha Shafique.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
'PU will be brought among top 500 universities of the world'

'PU will be brought among top 500 universities of the world'

Punjab University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Zafar Mueen Nasir has said that on the basis of a comprehensive policy, PU would be brought among top 500 universities of the world and it would play role in improving country's economy. He was addressing a m
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Government may call APC on military courts issue

Government may call APC on military courts issue

The government may call an All Parties Conference (APC) to evolve a broader consensus on a two-year extension to military courts if the ongoing negotiations with opposition political parties continue to remain inconclusive, informed sources told Busine
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LHC moved against ads of Indian actors

LHC moved against ads of Indian actors

A citizen Zeeshan Akram has approached the Lahore High Court challenging ads of Indian actors and actresses on televisions channels. The petitioner through his counsel Saleem Chaudhary submitted that Indian Army had imposed curfew in Indian-held Kashmir a
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
PU CEES to use rainwater for lab, cleaning purposes

PU CEES to use rainwater for lab, cleaning purposes

Punjab University College of Earth and Environmental Sciences has signed a memorandum of understanding with a German company to use rain for laboratories, cleanliness and gardening purpose after its filtration through a plant. In this regard, MoU signing
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Missing activists' families decry blasphemy allegations

Missing activists' families decry blasphemy allegations

Families and supporters of five missing activists on Wednesday denounced what they called a campaign to accuse the men of blasphemy, a highly charged allegation that could endanger their lives were they to reappear. The accusations, made online and in a c
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Bilawal's tweet excites PPP workers

Bilawal's tweet excites PPP workers

A tweet from Bilawal Bhutto excited the PPP Punjab workers on Wednesday, which went as saying: "Muk gya tera show Nawaz: Go Nawaz, go Nawaz." The party took out a 'Welcome Bilawal Rally' outside the Lahore Press Club, which was attended by a good number o
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Pakistani flag hoisted in Assam

Pakistani flag hoisted in Assam

Pakistani flag was hoisted in Indian state of Assam on Wednesday creating palpable tensions. The flag was unfurled in Assam's Dibrugarh area. Separatist movements operating in the state aim at ridding people from the atrocities and oppression of India. Lo
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Ahsan directs authorities to resolve water shortage in Gwadar

Ahsan directs authorities to resolve water shortage in Gwadar

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (PD&R) Ahsan Iqbal has instructed relevant authorities to immediately solve the crises of potable water shortage in Gwadar. "Keeping in view the future expansion of Gwadar City, Port and planned industrialisat
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Millions of rupees credited to MPs' 'fake' accounts!

Millions of rupees credited to MPs' 'fake' accounts!

The top-notch of the Parliament was stunned to see millions of rupees overnight transactions in, what they called, their 'fake' bank accounts and directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the State Bank to probe the matter.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Millions of rupees credited to MPs' 'fake' accounts!

Millions of rupees credited to MPs' 'fake' accounts!

The top-notch of the Parliament was stunned to see millions of rupees overnight transactions in, what they called, their 'fake' bank accounts and directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the State Bank to probe the matter.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
SHC reserves verdict on Asim's bail plea

SHC reserves verdict on Asim's bail plea

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday reserved its verdict on the bail plea of Dr Asim Hussain, a leader of the Pakistan People's Party and close aide of former president Asif Zardari, in a massive embezzlement case.
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
'Let's learn Chinese together' launched at PCJCCI

'Let's learn Chinese together' launched at PCJCCI

The Pak-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday launched Chinese language book titled "Let's learn Chinese together" at a ceremony held at its office. Higher Education Commission Chairman Professor Dr Nizamuddin was the chief guest of the book
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
HEC awards top most 'W' category to SMIU

HEC awards top most 'W' category to SMIU

Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan's Quality Assurance Agency on Wednesday awarded top most "W" category to Sindh Madressatul Islam University for consequently second year. The SMIU has received 86.58 points, out of 100 points for the "W" categ
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
KPEZDMC holds workshop on use of cold boxes for vaccines storage

KPEZDMC holds workshop on use of cold boxes for vaccines storage

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KPEZDMC) organised a two-day training on the use of ARKTEK cold boxes for storage of vaccines. According to details, the training programme was supported by delegation of Chinese team f
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
35 bonded labourers rescued

35 bonded labourers rescued

The police rescued 35 bonded labourers including women and children from a bricks kiln here on Wednesday. On Sessions Court's directives, a team of police raided a bricks kiln in main town of Tando Allahyar. During operation women and children among 35 bo
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
MTB auction: one trillion bids received

MTB auction: one trillion bids received

Banks Wednesday aggressively participated in the auction of short term government papers and overall one trillion rupees bids were submitted as against target of Rs 450 billion. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on January 18, 2017, conducted auction for
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
MTB auction: one trillion bids received

MTB auction: one trillion bids received

Banks Wednesday aggressively participated in the auction of short term government papers and overall one trillion rupees bids were submitted as against target of Rs 450 billion. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on January 18, 2017, conducted auction for
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (January 18, 2017) and the forecast for Thursday (January 19, 2017).

Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
FJMU Syndicate discusses admin, financial issues

FJMU Syndicate discusses admin, financial issues

Punjab Minister for Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Khawaja Salman Rafique chaired the meeting of Syndicate of Fatima Jinnah Medical University on Wednesday, which took various decisions including establishment of Inter-Medical Universities B
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (January 18, 2017).

Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (January 18, 2017).

Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
UAFCC establishes art gallery

UAFCC establishes art gallery

University of Agriculture Faisalabad Community College (UAFCC) has established an art gallery, depicting the colors of rural background and evolution of agriculture in the country. The art gallery was inaugurated by UAF Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Iqrar
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Snowfall comes to a standstill in Murree

Snowfall comes to a standstill in Murree

The prolonged spell of snowfall halted in Murree on Wednesday but a number of tourists are still arriving in the city to enjoy the weather. People continue to get pleasure at Mall Road despite of the temperature reaching to -4°C. In Malika-i-Kohsar region
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Transvestites are most vulnerable, marginalized segment of society

Transvestites are most vulnerable, marginalized segment of society

Transvestites usually considered symbols of hatred, detestation, oppression and subjected to every sort of cruelty even from their blood relatives. They are most vulnerable and marginalized segment of the society. No one bothers to say a single word of sy
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (January 18, 2017).

Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
20 arrested for illegal use of electricity

20 arrested for illegal use of electricity

On the directives of Chief Executive PESCO, the drive against illegal use of electricity and defaulters has been geared up throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In this regard PESCO teams under the supervision of Nadeem Afridi XEN Cantt Division Peshawar checked
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 18, 2017)

Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Saadat Hassan Manto's death anniversary observed

Saadat Hassan Manto's death anniversary observed

The 62nd death anniversary of renowned Urdu short story writer and author Saadat Hassan Manto was observed on Wednesday. Saadat Hasan Manto was born on May 11, 1912. Manto produced 20 collections of short stories, five collections of radio dramas, three o
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Oil prices fall on strong dollar, US output rise expectations

Oil prices fall on strong dollar, US output rise expectations

Oil prices fell on Wednesday to their lowest in a week, on a strong dollar and expectations that US producers would boost output even as OPEC's output fell from a record high. US shale production is set to snap a three-month decline in February, the US En
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (January 18, 2017).

Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat, corn and soya down

US MIDDAY: wheat, corn and soya down

Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade closed lower on Wednesday on profit-taking and consolidation, a day after the spot March contract touched a near three-month high, traders said. A bounce in the dollar, which makes US grains less competitive glo
Published 19 Jan, 2017 12:00am
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