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Print - 2017-01-24
Breathless Nadal, Serena into last eight

Breathless Nadal, Serena into last eight

Rafael Nadal struggled into his first Grand Slam quarter-final since 2015 at the Australian Open on Monday, as Serena Williams accelerated towards a record title and the number one ranking.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
World must not miss early signals of any flu pandemic: WHO

World must not miss early signals of any flu pandemic: WHO

The World Health Organisation called on all countries to monitor closely outbreaks of deadly avian influenza in birds and poultry and to report promptly any human cases that could signal the start of a flu pandemic.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Syria rebels vow to keep fighting if talks fail

Syria rebels vow to keep fighting if talks fail

Syrian rebels vowed Monday to keep fighting if the peace talks fail with the war-torn country's government in Kazakhstan, as the two sides opened indirect negotiations. The talks had been billed as the first time armed rebel groups would negotiate directl
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Four soldiers killed in Cameroon helicopter crash

Four soldiers killed in Cameroon helicopter crash

Four Cameroonian soldiers, including a general who was co-ordinating the fight against Nigerian Boko Haram Islamists, were killed Sunday in a helicopter crash, sources told AFP.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Britons sizzle over chips and toast cancer warnings

Britons sizzle over chips and toast cancer warnings

A government health warning over the potential dangers of toast, roast potatoes and chips - all traditional staples of the British diet - had the country's tabloids hitting out Monday. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said acrylamide - a chemical substance
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Fog in London forces flight cancellations

Fog in London forces flight cancellations

A thick fog in London forced the cancellation of around 100 flights at Heathrow Airport on Monday and revived concern about air quality in the capital. "Foggy weather across the South East has reduced visibility at Heathrow," the airport said in a stateme
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Yemeni loyalists seize Red Sea port of Mokha

Yemeni loyalists seize Red Sea port of Mokha

Yemeni government forces captured on Monday the port of Mokha as they pushed to oust Huthi rebels from the Red Sea coastline, an AFP journalist said. Government forces were combing the port, a journalist accompanying the troops said, almost three weeks af
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Israel nuclear whistle-blower convicted over release terms

Israel nuclear whistle-blower convicted over release terms

Israeli nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu has been convicted of violating the terms of his release, more than a decade after completing an 18-year jail term, a court announced Monday. Upon his release in 2004, Vanunu was slapped with a series of res
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Assailants kill five Egypt soldiers

Assailants kill five Egypt soldiers

The Egyptian army said Monday that assailants killed five soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula, where security forces have been targeted in a spate of jihadist attacks. "The armed forces mourn with great sadness and sorrow the five martyrs who were martyred in
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Ten dead after boat capsizes off Malaysia

Ten dead after boat capsizes off Malaysia

Ten people are confirmed dead and about 30 missing after a boat believed to be carrying Indonesian illegal immigrants capsized in rough seas off Malaysia, officials said Monday. The bodies of six women and four men were washed ashore at a beach near the e
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Liebezeit innovator of drum, dies

Liebezeit innovator of drum, dies

Jaki Liebezeit, the percussionist for German band Can who became an icon in avant-garde circles for a machine-like style that rejected standard drumsets, died Sunday. He was 78. His bandmates in Can, which he co-founded in Cologne in 1968, said Liebezeit
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Erdogan eyes rail bid, Gulen schools on Tanzania visit

Erdogan eyes rail bid, Gulen schools on Tanzania visit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan began a visit to Tanzania Monday focusing on a bid to build a $7.6 billion (7.1-billion-euro) railway and on concern over schools run by dissident cleric Fethullah Gulen. A Tanzanian government official, speaking on
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Poverty alleviation key to decreasing insurgency in Balochistan'

Poverty alleviation key to decreasing insurgency in Balochistan'

Chairperson, Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Marvi Memon Monday assured the people of Balochistan that through new survey in August and biometric payment system by 2018, poverty would be managed better in all districts of Pakistan especially in Ba
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Equitable share of life for women urged

Equitable share of life for women urged

An appreciation ceremony to pay tribute to Dr Naima Tabbasum, Assistant Professor, Far East and Southeast Asia Area Study Centre, University of Sindh upon having authored a book titled "Women in Pakistan: Socio-Cultural and Politico-Legal Domain".
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Former Navy officer hurt in firing incident

Former Navy officer hurt in firing incident

A senior retired officer of the Pakistan Navy was injured in a firing incident that took place near Nursery on Shahrah-e-Faisal on Monday. According to rescue officials, the injured person has been identified as Akmal Kiyani. He was taken to Jinnah Hospit
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
German newspaper publishes documents showing Maryam's foreign properties

German newspaper publishes documents showing Maryam's foreign properties

A German newspaper Monday tweeted documents showing Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz as beneficial owner of the companies in Saudi Arabia. The tweets posted by SZ Investigativ, show the personal information form of Minerva Services Ltd,
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Imran asks Sharifs to take BBC, German newspaper, journalists to court

Imran asks Sharifs to take BBC, German newspaper, journalists to court

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan on Monday asked the ruling family to dare take the BBC, German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung and relevant journalists to court if they feel these organisations and journalists are telling lies about their offs
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
New vice chancellor for Karachi University

New vice chancellor for Karachi University

Professor Dr Muhammad Ajmal Khan has been appointed the new vice chancellor for University of Karachi. Acting Governor Sindh Siraj Durrani appointed Dr Khan who will complete a tenure of four years heading the varsity.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan State Oil

Pakistan State Oil

Fuelling the nation for the past many years, Pakistan State Oil (KSE: PSO) is the largest oil marketing company (OMC) in Pakistan that is involved in storage, distribution and marketing of various petroleum products. The OMC has motor gasoline, furnace, h
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan State Oil

Pakistan State Oil

Fuelling the nation for the past many years, Pakistan State Oil (KSE: PSO) is the largest oil marketing company (OMC) in Pakistan that is involved in storage, distribution and marketing of various petroleum products. The OMC has motor gasoline, furnace, h
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Higher taxes and fees may hit mobile sector growth

Higher taxes and fees may hit mobile sector growth

The current treatment of the mobile sector in Pakistan, including higher taxes and fees, may reduce affordability and lead to inefficient investment decisions and reduced returns on investment, besides creating potential issues arising from the complexity
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Over 78 Pakistanis languishing in different jails of Saudi Arabia

Over 78 Pakistanis languishing in different jails of Saudi Arabia

More than 78 Pakistanis - 29 convicted and 49 under trial - are languishing in different jails of Saudi Arabia on minor charges. According to an official document, seven Pakistanis were arrested on charges of drug use, eight for brawls, 12 for immorality,
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Corridor Front rejects idea of holding third APC on CPEC

Corridor Front rejects idea of holding third APC on CPEC

Rejecting the holding of third All Parties Conference on CPEC, the Corridor Front, a group of various political parties, civil society organisations, has termed that the idea to hold another 'APC on CPEC' was aimed at hiding the failure KP Chief Minister
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Chinese construction company to invest huge amount in KP

Chinese construction company to invest huge amount in KP

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KPEZDMC), Mohsin Syed has said that the largest China National Estate Construction Company has shown interest in investment of US$115 billion in Khyber Pa
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
President urges collective efforts to eliminate terrorism

President urges collective efforts to eliminate terrorism

President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday emphasised the need for collective efforts to eliminate terrorism and extremism. He was talking to Secretary General of Muslim World League Dr Muhammad Bin Abdul Karim Al-Essa in Islamabad.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
TCKP participates in 'FITUR Spain'

TCKP participates in 'FITUR Spain'

Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) participated at 'FITUR Spain' which was held at Feria de Madrid, Spain in order to promote soft image of Pakistan. The delegation of Tourism Corporation consists of officials from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Proposed PPCSRA bill termed unconstitutional

Proposed PPCSRA bill termed unconstitutional

Pakistan Private Courier Group has opposed the Pakistan Private Courier Services Regulatory Authority, terming it unconstitutional which would put unnecessary financial burden on the public exchequer, besides adding unnecessary bureaucratic layer and inhi
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Anti-polio campaign kicks off

Anti-polio campaign kicks off

Anti-polio drive kicked off on Monday in thirteen districts of Balochistan and Khyber Agency and Tehsil Wana of South Waziristan Agency.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Bilawal is ray of hope for people: Chandio

Bilawal is ray of hope for people: Chandio

Advisor to Chief Minister on Information, Maula Bux Chandio while reacting on a statement of Federal Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that Saad Rafique should be more focused on constructing railway crossings prior to criticising others as the berea
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
SANOG conference at HEC Secretariat held

SANOG conference at HEC Secretariat held

The opening ceremony of the week-long 29th South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG) Conference was held at Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat here on Monday. Dr Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman HEC was the chief guest and Dr Ismail Shah, Chairman Pak
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Lasbela CCI demands withdrawal of POL price hike

Lasbela CCI demands withdrawal of POL price hike

President of Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ismail Suttar, has urged the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to withdraw the hike in POL prices in view of the fact that petroleum prices remain stagnant elsewhere in the world.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
MQM activist reveals names of several accomplices

MQM activist reveals names of several accomplices

An activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London (MQM-London), who was arrested from Shah Faisal Colony on Monday has revealed names of several other accomplices in involvement of target killing.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
CCP imposes fines on dairy companies

CCP imposes fines on dairy companies

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has passed an order imposing fines of Rs 62.29 million on Engro Foods Limited (EFL), Rs 2 million on Noon Pakistan Limited (NPL) and Rs 500,000 on Shakarganj Foods Products Limited (SFP) for violating Section 1
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Rains, snowfall in Quetta

Rains, snowfall in Quetta

The new spell of snowfall and showers started in Quetta and its suburban areas on Monday. The fresh wet spell with huge precipitation will continue till January 26. The intensity of cold weather doubled after the fresh spell in Quetta.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
China Town Restaurant hailed for using palm olein

China Town Restaurant hailed for using palm olein

China Town Restaurant recently received an appreciation plaque from the High Commissioner of Malaysia, Dr Hasrol Sani Mujtabar for using high quality of Malaysian palm olein in their food.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
SAA asks PIA to pay dues

SAA asks PIA to pay dues

Saudi Aviation Authority has asked the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to pay off its pending dues to avoid suspension of its flight operations. According to sources, the national flag carrier had to pay over Rs 2 billion to the SAA to avoid suspens
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Turkish Airlines to announce special offer

Turkish Airlines to announce special offer

Turkish Airlines is going to announce special offer 'free accommodation with transit visa for a day in Istanbul' to the Pakistani passengers, travelling to United States of America and United Kingdom by the first week of March. This was disclosed by Fateh
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
NA body summons Balochistan's CS over Quetta carnage

NA body summons Balochistan's CS over Quetta carnage

Expressing resentment over absence of relevant officers, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights has decided to summon chief secretary, home secretary and secretary health of Balochistan in person to discuss Quetta carnage in the next mee
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
NRL's upgrading project

NRL's upgrading project

National Refinery Limited has announced that the tie-in connection activity of the new plants and revamping of the existing unit under the NRL up-gradation project is planned during the period from March 10, 2017 to March 24, 2017.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Coal transportation will begin by month's end

Coal transportation will begin by month's end

Pakistan Railways (PR) will start a train service to transport coal from Port Qasim Karachi to Sahiwal coal fired power plant by the last week of January. This was informed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pakistan Railways Javed Anwar Bubak here on Monda
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
PPP's Khursheed Shah: Pitafi's apology is 'a good gesture'

PPP's Khursheed Shah: Pitafi's apology is 'a good gesture'

Opposition leader in National Assembly Khurshid Shah on Monday termed Minister for Works and Services Imdad Ali Pitafi's apology to Pakistan Muslim League-Functional's (PML-F) Nusrat Sahar Abbasi as a good gesture.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
APCAA to hold seminar on effective border control

APCAA to hold seminar on effective border control

All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) is going to organise a seminar on "Data Analysis for Effective Border Management' on International Customs Day on January 26, 2017. M Amjad Chaudary, chairman APCAA and Arshad Jamal senior vice chairman said
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
GTex Expo concludes with $18 million deals

GTex Expo concludes with $18 million deals

The three-day GTex International B2B Textile Machinery Brand Expo concluded with $18 million matured deals at the Expo Centre here Sunday. Sindh Transport Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. He visited stalls and
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Iran hands over 26 immigrants to FIA

Iran hands over 26 immigrants to FIA

Iranian authorities have handed over twenty-six Pakistanis immigrants to FIA at Taftan border in Chagai district. They were living in Iran without valid travelling documents. Reports say that the FIA started investigation from the arrested Pakistani natio
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
CIEF to hold course on Islamic capital markets, Sukuk

CIEF to hold course on Islamic capital markets, Sukuk

IBA Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF) is organising a 2-day course on "Islamic Capital Markets and Sukuk." The course will begin from 26th and continue up to 27th January, 2017. The workshop's core focus is to provide participants with an ad
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
CIEF to hold course on Islamic capital markets, Sukuk

CIEF to hold course on Islamic capital markets, Sukuk

IBA Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF) is organising a 2-day course on "Islamic Capital Markets and Sukuk." The course will begin from 26th and continue up to 27th January, 2017. The workshop's core focus is to provide participants with an ad
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
'PM's Health Insurance Programme to be expanded to 36 districts'

'PM's Health Insurance Programme to be expanded to 36 districts'

The Punjab government has decided to expand Prime Minister National Health Insurance Programme across the province of Punjab and the provincial government would provide all possible resources for expansion of this great project.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
31 foreign NGOs support stronger communities in Sindh

31 foreign NGOs support stronger communities in Sindh

31 international NGOs in Pakistan annually reach out to 08 million people in Sindh through humanitarian relief and development assistance along with the Government of Pakistan. This was mentioned at a high level dinner organised by the Consulate General o
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Murad lauds PN's efforts for nation building

Murad lauds PN's efforts for nation building

Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah visited newly established Bahria Model School of Pakistan Navy at Khalid SRE near Younis Abad, on Monday. At arrival, Commander Karachi Rear Admiral Farrokh Ahmed welcomed the Chief Minister. Pakistan Navy has bui
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Murad pledges Rs 10 billion for Karachi in next budget

Murad pledges Rs 10 billion for Karachi in next budget

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that he has been working hard to rid Karachi of crime, encroachment and all sorts of mafias so that people of this beautiful city could lead peaceful and prosperous life. He said this speaking at the inaug
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
PIAF chief hails inclusion of Bhasha Dam in CPEC

PIAF chief hails inclusion of Bhasha Dam in CPEC

Chairman of Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has said that the country has achieved a total consensus among the provinces on way forward of the CPEC where the Bhasha Dam would also be part of the CPEC. Sheikh ap
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
PIAF chief hails inclusion of Bhasha Dam in CPEC

PIAF chief hails inclusion of Bhasha Dam in CPEC

Chairman of Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has said that the country has achieved a total consensus among the provinces on way forward of the CPEC where the Bhasha Dam would also be part of the CPEC. Sheikh ap
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Meezan Bank wins 'Best Islamic Bank' award

Meezan Bank wins 'Best Islamic Bank' award

Meezan Bank Limited has been recognised as the global winner of 'Best Islamic Bank for Treasury Management' for 2016 by Islamic Finance News of REDmoney Group, Malaysia. In addition to this global award, Meezan Bank has also emerged as a global runner-up
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Man guns down daughters in domestic quarrel

Man guns down daughters in domestic quarrel

A man gunned down his daughters over domestic disputes here on Monday and fled from the scene of the crime. Police said that a merciless man after exchange of hot words over domestic issues shot dead his two teenage daughters in Thathi Malkan locality of
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LUMS team visits Multan Chamber

LUMS team visits Multan Chamber

A delegation of professors of Economics department of LUMS on Monday visited the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industries and exchanged views with think tank of the chamber on backwardness of Southern Punjab and its causes. The delegation led by Professo
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
GCU, CSJ sign MoU for research collaboration

GCU, CSJ sign MoU for research collaboration

The Government College University (GCU) and Center for Social Justice (CSJ) Lahore signed an accord for indigenous research on issues of human rights, gender equality, minorities' protection, civil liberties and democracy here on Monday.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LCCI concerned over flaws in FBR audit policy

LCCI concerned over flaws in FBR audit policy

The Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) Audit Policy 2016 has a number of flaws that must be removed to address the genuine reservations of the business community. The point was raised at the meeting of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (LCCI) Standi
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Chinese consortium to appoint directors on PSX Board this month

Chinese consortium to appoint directors on PSX Board this month

Chinese consortium, purchasing 40 percent equity of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recently along with two local financial institutions, will appoint its directors on PSX Board before end of this month. With appointment of the directors, the Chinese consor
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Revival of pharma industry: FPCCI, TDAP agree to hold moot in Islamabad

Revival of pharma industry: FPCCI, TDAP agree to hold moot in Islamabad

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) have jointly showed consent to organise a conference in Islamabad to sort out pressing issues being faced by the Pharmaceutical industry
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
20 emergency instructors leave for Turkey

20 emergency instructors leave for Turkey

In an attempt to improve the healthcare system in the province of Punjab, a group of 20 emergency officers and instructors of Rescue 1122 has left for Turkey for getting training in Izmir. Director General, Punjab Emergency Services, Dr Rizwan Naseer gave
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Minister asks PCMA to prepare feasibility

Minister asks PCMA to prepare feasibility

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Professor Ahsan Iqbal while giving approval to put in place 'Naphtha Cracker Complex' in the country has asked the Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers Association (PCMA) to prepare a feasibility and viabl
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Ministry issues 15-day notice to Senator Soomro

Ministry issues 15-day notice to Senator Soomro

Interior Ministry has issued a notice to Senator Qayyum Soomro asking him to pay an amount of Rs 1,375,899 for illegal and unauthorised use of an official vehicle.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
CM reviews progress of 100-bed hospital in Manawan

CM reviews progress of 100-bed hospital in Manawan

Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high level meeting, to review progress on the under-construction 100-bed hospital in Manawan, Lahore. The Punjab government and the administration of Indus Hospital decided to operate the hospital on the patt
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Qaimkhani acquitted in rioting case

Qaimkhani acquitted in rioting case

Sessions Court Hyderabad on Monday acquitted Pak Sarzameen Party leader Anees Qaimkhani in arson and rioting case. Qaimakhni was booked in a 1994 case of riot and arson under sections 324, 147, 148, 149 and 422 of the PPC at the Cant Police Station of Hyd
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Patients in agony over drugs shortage

Patients in agony over drugs shortage

The patients across the country were in real agony as a number of life saving drugs were either not available or were short in supply. It had been learnt that medicines of nine different categories were not available in the market causing manifold complic
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Finance secretary assures LHC of paying pension

Finance secretary assures LHC of paying pension

The Lahore High Court was told that pending amount of pension would be immediately released to 36 pensioners who had filed petitions before the court while rest of the pensioners would be given dues within a period of one year. The finance secretary told
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Sindh PA for all out relief to molested minor girl

Sindh PA for all out relief to molested minor girl

The demand for justice to a molested girl echoed Sindh Assembly on Monday, as the MQM urged the provincial government to ensure a shield to the vulnerable section of the society. Rana Ansar, a lady legislator of the MQM, raised the issue on the floor of t
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Fake doctor arrested from hospital

Fake doctor arrested from hospital

A person namely Amlaish, resident of Rana Colony Gojra Road Jhang Sadar, has been arrested from the Allied Hospital Faisalabad for posing himself a doctor and collecting donations for a mosque from the patients. While giving the details, Medical Superinte
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
NACTA head directed to probe Parachinar blast

NACTA head directed to probe Parachinar blast

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Monday contacted Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Iqbal Zafar Jhagra and expressed deep grief over the loss of precious lives in the bomb blast in Parachinar.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Six FC men injured in Panjgur attack

Six FC men injured in Panjgur attack

Six security men were injure din an attack by armed men in Gachak area here Monday. According to details armed men attacked FC convoy in Gachak area here Monday. As a result six security officials were injured. Security forces cordoned off the area and st
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Commission orders polluting water connections destroyed

Commission orders polluting water connections destroyed

The inquiry commission (IC) on Monday ordered immediate cut of connections pouring sewerage water in the canals of Sindh resulting in water adulteration. The Commission led by Sindh High Court's (SHC) Justice Muhammad Iqbal Kalhoro resumed hearing of peti
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
PM's counsel pressing for immunity: Siraj

PM's counsel pressing for immunity: Siraj

Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq has said that Prime Minister Nawaz Shari's counsel was pressing for the immunity of his client in the Panama leaks case which was tantamount to admission of guilt.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Transporters threaten to observe wheel-jam strike

Transporters threaten to observe wheel-jam strike

Local transporters have warned the provincial government to observe 'wheel-jam' strike against the ban on renewal of route permits to old-model vehicles and against charging of heavy fines by traffic police. Addressing at a news conference at press club h
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LDA retrieves 20 plots worth millions

LDA retrieves 20 plots worth millions

After a grand operation against land grabbers in Sabzazar Scheme on Monday, staff of the Estate Management Directorate-II of Lahore Development Authority retrieved 20 plots, worth millions, of various sizes in different block of the scheme.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
India has no right to observe Republic Day: Shabbir

India has no right to observe Republic Day: Shabbir

Indian forces on Monday launched a massive search operation in Fatehgarh area of Baramulla district against the youth, who participated in protests during the 2016 uprising. Meanwhile illegally detained Chairman of Democratic Freedom Party, Shabir Ahmad S
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Indian content still available on TV: survey

Indian content still available on TV: survey

According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, 1/5th Pakistanis say that Indian content is still available on TV sets in their area.
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
81 arrested in crackdown on profiteers

81 arrested in crackdown on profiteers

District administration has arrested 81 persons in crackdown against profiteers in different parts of district. On the directives of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peshawar, Shahid Mahmood, the Assistant Commissioner (AC) Altaf Sheikh inspected different sh
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LG launches smart refrigerator InstaView

LG launches smart refrigerator InstaView

LG Electronics has introduced a new kind of refrigerator, called Smart InstaView(tm) that's embedded with an array of convenient features provided by Amazon's Alexa Voice Service and powered by LG's own webOS smart platform. Unveiled at CES 2017, LG's new
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
SHC seeks government comments in busfare reduction case

SHC seeks government comments in busfare reduction case

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday once again sought comments from chief secretary, transport secretary, commissioner Karachi and others on a petition seeking reduction in bus fares as per government notifications. The SHC bench, headed by Justice Muni
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
13 parking plazas to be built

13 parking plazas to be built

As many as 13 parking plazas would be constructed in the city out of which construction of three plazas would be completed within a year, said sources. Sources said a briefing was made to the district, provincial and federal representatives on the subject
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
PAD warns cotton growers
Cotton

PAD warns cotton growers

The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has advised the cotton growers to use PB Ropes to save the cash crop of cotton from the attack of pink bollworm and enhance per acre yield. A departmental spokesman said here on Monday that 100 percent area under co
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LHC seeks reply from Federal Law Ministry

LHC seeks reply from Federal Law Ministry

The Lahore High Court on Monday sought reply from the federal law ministry within a fortnight in a petition of PPP Senator Farhatullah Babar questioning a debate initiated in the Senate to amend blasphemy law. The petitioner, Nadeem Siddiqi advocate, cont
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LHC allows SAP-PK to continue activities

LHC allows SAP-PK to continue activities

The Lahore High Court Chief Justice allowed South Asia Partnership - Pakistan (SAP-PK) to continue its activities in different districts. The court issuing notices to the interior ministry and the Punjab home department for January 27 ordered that no coer
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Eight FC personnel hurt in explosion

Eight FC personnel hurt in explosion

At least eight Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel including a Naib-Subedar injured when they were boarding in the vehicle hit a road-side bomb in Tank on Monday. According to police and hospital sources, a Peshawar bound truck carrying FC personnel from
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Oil slips as US drilling recovery offsets Opec-led cuts

Oil slips as US drilling recovery offsets Opec-led cuts

Oil prices fell 1 percent on Monday as signs of a strong recovery in US drilling largely overshadowed news that Opec and non-Opec producers were on track to meet output reduction goals. Ministers representing members of the Organisation of the Petroleum E
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Karachi needs KCR

Karachi needs KCR

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Reality of KCR" carried by the newspaper on Saturday. The writer, Farhat Ali, has presented a very informed analysis on the defunct Karachi Circular Railway which fell victim to the machinations of transpo
Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am
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