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Print - 2017-01-27
Early trade in New York: Dollar rallies from seven-week low

Early trade in New York: Dollar rallies from seven-week low

The dollar rebounded from a seven-week low on Thursday, as investor appetite improved with higher global bond yields and stable stock markets around the world, a day after the Dow Jones Industrial Average topped the 20,000 mark for the first time.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Dollar slides to seven-week low in New York
Currency

Dollar slides to seven-week low in New York

The dollar dropped to a seven-week low against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday, pressured by the prevailing uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's economic policy. The US currency has fallen in four of the last five sessions after gain
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Thursday. 79.03-79.05 (previous 78.99-79.00).
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Yuan firms slightly
Currency

Yuan firms slightly

China's yuan firmed slightly against the dollar on Thursday on thin trading ahead of the Lunar New Year, but onshore forwards and the implied deposit rate soared due to tight liquidity before the week-long holiday, traders said. Key money rates also edged
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Asian currencies rise
Currency

Asian currencies rise

Asian currencies rose on Thursday as the dollar was unable to shake off worries over US President Donald Trump's protectionist stance on trade and uncertainty over his fiscal policies.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Sterling slips from six-week high
Currency

Sterling slips from six-week high

Sterling slipped from a six-week high against a strengthening dollar on Thursday as investors booked profits after a rally that saw the pound climb almost 5 percent in just 10 days.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Kiwi surges, Aussie flat
Currency

Kiwi surges, Aussie flat

The New Zealand dollar surged on Thursday as much-awaited data showed inflation was back in the central bank's target range for the first time in two years, while the neighbouring Aussie tread water on the country's national holiday. The Kiwi hit a ten-we
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Profits fall again at South Korea's LG Electronics

Profits fall again at South Korea's LG Electronics

South Korea's LG Electronics on Wednesday reported its second successive year of slumping net profits due partly to weak smartphone sales. Full-year net profit for 2016 was 126.3 billion won ($109.3 million), the Seoul-based firm said, down by almost half
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Profits fall again at South Korea's LG Electronics

Profits fall again at South Korea's LG Electronics

South Korea's LG Electronics on Wednesday reported its second successive year of slumping net profits due partly to weak smartphone sales. Full-year net profit for 2016 was 126.3 billion won ($109.3 million), the Seoul-based firm said, down by almost half
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Fitch downgrades Nigeria long-term ratings
Currency

Fitch downgrades Nigeria long-term ratings

The ratings agency Fitch downgraded the outlook on Nigeria's long-term debt on Wednesday, as the West African country experiences "the most challenging economic situation in its history," according to its president, Muhammadu Buhari.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Fitch downgrades Nigeria long-term ratings
Currency

Fitch downgrades Nigeria long-term ratings

The ratings agency Fitch downgraded the outlook on Nigeria's long-term debt on Wednesday, as the West African country experiences "the most challenging economic situation in its history," according to its president, Muhammadu Buhari.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Peugeot eyes comeback in India

Peugeot eyes comeback in India

French automaker Peugeot is heading back to India, a market it withdrew from 20 years ago, where car ownership is still relatively low but is seen as having huge growth potential.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Whirlpool misses profit expectations as Brexit hits sales

Whirlpool misses profit expectations as Brexit hits sales

Whirlpool Corp, the world's largest maker of home appliances, reported lower-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, hurt by a decline in sales in the United Kingdom following the vote in June to leave the European Union.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Whirlpool misses profit expectations as Brexit hits sales

Whirlpool misses profit expectations as Brexit hits sales

Whirlpool Corp, the world's largest maker of home appliances, reported lower-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, hurt by a decline in sales in the United Kingdom following the vote in June to leave the European Union.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Chile wildfires kill seven

Chile wildfires kill seven

Forest fires in central Chile have killed seven people, displaced thousands and destroyed entire villages, the government said Thursday. President Michelle Bachelet raised the death toll in a press conference Thursday after a farmer died.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Freezing weather kills 27 Afghan children

Freezing weather kills 27 Afghan children

Heavy snowfall and freezing weather has killed 27 children, all under the age of five, in a remote district in northern Afghanistan, officials said Thursday, with fears the toll could rise.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Barrow returns to warm welcome as Gambia turns a page

Barrow returns to warm welcome as Gambia turns a page

Jubilant Gambians on Thursday welcomed home their new President Adama Barrow, who was elected almost two months ago but forced to flee to Senegal when his predecessor refused to step aside. Dressed in flowing white robes and cap, Barrow stepped off the pl
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Israel says to take in 100 Syrian orphans

Israel says to take in 100 Syrian orphans

Israel will take in 100 Syrian orphans despite the two countries officially being at war, the interior ministry said Thursday, in the first such move since the uprising began in Syria. The children will be given temporary documents for four years and late
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Israel approves 153 more east Jerusalem settler homes

Israel approves 153 more east Jerusalem settler homes

Israeli officials gave final approval Thursday to 153 east Jerusalem settler homes, the deputy mayor said, adding to a sharp increase in such projects since US President Donald Trump took office. Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Meir Turgeman told AFP the approvals
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Austrian president sworn in as government wobbles

Austrian president sworn in as government wobbles

Alexander Van der Bellen, who beat the far-right candidate in a presidential election thriller last year, was sworn in on Thursday just as speculation raged about the future of the government.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Saudi writer jailed for seven years

Saudi writer jailed for seven years

A Saudi writer has been sentenced to seven years in prison for offences including having contact with foreign journalists, a rights group said Thursday, part of what activists call "an intensified crackdown". The Gulf Centre for Human Rights said Nadhir a
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Greek court blocks extradition of Turkey coup suspects

Greek court blocks extradition of Turkey coup suspects

Greece's Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the extradition of eight Turkish military officers sought by Ankara over July's failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a justice source said.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Eurozone, IMF fail to heal Greece bailout rift
Currency

Eurozone, IMF fail to heal Greece bailout rift

Eurozone finance ministers failed to bridge deep divisions with the IMF over Greece's bailout on Thursday, reaching no agreement on debt relief. The International Monetary Fund and the 19-nation single currency area are battling over how much debt relief
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Syrian rebels unite against al Qaeda affiliate

Syrian rebels unite against al Qaeda affiliate

Several Syrian rebel factions united on Thursday against the war-torn country's former al Qaeda affiliate, as clashes raged for a third day between anti-regime forces. Five rebel groups joined the powerful Ahrar al-Sham group to fight against the Fateh al
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
UK publishes draft bill on triggering Brexit

UK publishes draft bill on triggering Brexit

Britain's government on Thursday published a draft law that would authorise Prime Minister Theresa May to begin the procedure for leaving the European Union in an important milestone towards Brexit.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
US television icon Mary Tyler Moore dies

US television icon Mary Tyler Moore dies

Legendary actress Mary Tyler Moore, who delighted a generation of Americans with her energetic comic performances and broke barriers with her iconic portrayal of a single career woman, died Wednesday after years of ill health. She was 80.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Britain signals possible shift on Syria policy

Britain signals possible shift on Syria policy

Britain's foreign minister hinted at a shift in policy on Syria on Thursday, saying President Bashar al-Assad could be allowed to run for re-election and mentioning a possible "arrangement" with regime ally Russia.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Symbolic 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight

Symbolic 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight

Comments by US President Donald Trump on nuclear weapons and climate change have helped make the world less safe, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists warned Thursday, moving its symbolic "Doomsday Clock" 30 seconds closer to midnight. The clock - which
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan values its relations with Iran, Sartaj says

Pakistan values its relations with Iran, Sartaj says

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Thursday said that Pakistan valued its relations with the brotherly Muslim country of Iran, with which "we have fruitful co-operation in diverse areas of common interest."
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Bank AL Habib declares Rs 8.119 billion profit after tax

Bank AL Habib declares Rs 8.119 billion profit after tax

Bank AL Habib Limited yesterday announced its annual results for 2016 with profit after tax of Rs 8.119 billion, showing growth of 9.6 percent over 2015. Earnings per share rose from Rs 6.66 to Rs 7.31 over the same period. Profit before tax rose by 6.8 p
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Bank AL Habib declares Rs 8.119 billion profit after tax

Bank AL Habib declares Rs 8.119 billion profit after tax

Bank AL Habib Limited yesterday announced its annual results for 2016 with profit after tax of Rs 8.119 billion, showing growth of 9.6 percent over 2015. Earnings per share rose from Rs 6.66 to Rs 7.31 over the same period. Profit before tax rose by 6.8 p
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Two suspected terrorists killed in encounter

Two suspected terrorists killed in encounter

Two suspected terrorists of banned outfit were killed in an encounter with Sindh Rangers in the wee hours of Thursday in Gadap Town area of Karachi.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Rabbani invited to conference on Palestine

Rabbani invited to conference on Palestine

Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani has said that there is a dire need for the Asian people to unite and adopt a collective strategy in wake of the threats and challenges being faced due to changing world order.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Immediate withdrawal of GIDC levy demanded

Immediate withdrawal of GIDC levy demanded

President of Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ismail Suttar urged the government to immediately withdraw the levy of GIDC on the gas consumption to provide some relief to the trade and industries.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
CJP visits Mazar-e-Quaid

CJP visits Mazar-e-Quaid

The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, visited Quaid-e-Azam mausoleum on Thursday and laid a wreath of flowers and offered Fateha. On the occasion, he also recorded his impressions in the visitors' Book. Talking to media persons, t
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
'Contract manufacturing to increase pharmaceuticals export potential'

'Contract manufacturing to increase pharmaceuticals export potential'

Government must allow the pharmaceutical companies to earn foreign exchange trough "contract manufacturing" because a number of multinational companies are keen to invest in Pakistan to increase the export potential of the local manufacturing sector.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Sindh government approves RO plant for Journalists Society: SBCA ADG

Sindh government approves RO plant for Journalists Society: SBCA ADG

The Sindh government has approved Reverse Osmosis Water Plant (RO) for Journalists' Housing Society at Hawksbay Scheme 42. This was informed by Additional Director General Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) Agha Maqsood Abbas while taking to Karachi
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
FIO orders disbursement of Rs 7.5 million to policy holders

FIO orders disbursement of Rs 7.5 million to policy holders

Federal Insurance Ombudsman, Raeesuddin Paracha orders to pay accumulative Rs 7.5 million monetary relief to policy holders in the form of amicable settlement on different claims filed to this secretariat.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
'Gwadar Industrial Estate zone set for reforms,' says GIEDA MD

'Gwadar Industrial Estate zone set for reforms,' says GIEDA MD

Building on the Gwadar visit, BR Research recently met Fareed Hasni, Managing Director, Gwadar Industrial Estate Development Authority (GIEDA). The conversation surrounded issues related to GIEDA's scope of work, developmental activities, plans, polic
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
'Gwadar Industrial Estate zone set for reforms,' says GIEDA MD

'Gwadar Industrial Estate zone set for reforms,' says GIEDA MD

Building on the Gwadar visit, BR Research recently met Fareed Hasni, Managing Director, Gwadar Industrial Estate Development Authority (GIEDA). The conversation surrounded issues related to GIEDA's scope of work, developmental activities, plans, polic
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Turkish company to set up 100 megawatts solar project at Bahawalpur

Turkish company to set up 100 megawatts solar project at Bahawalpur

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday was chief guest of signing ceremony for setting up Solar Power Project of 100 megawatt at Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park Bahawalpur, a covenant between Punjab Government and renowned Turkish Energy Company Zorlu E
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
ATC official arrested for fraud

ATC official arrested for fraud

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Thursday arrested Chaudhry Masood Ahmad, an official of Anti-Terrorism Court Rawalpindi, resident of Sheikh Pur Islamabad, allegedly involved in cheating public at large and causing Rs 231 million ru
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
HEC notifies Education Testing Council

HEC notifies Education Testing Council

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Thursday notified Education Testing Council (ETC), the country's first government testing body for entrance exams for admission to academic degree programmes in higher education institutions as well as for scholarship
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
15 parties' reservations on Draft Election Bill

15 parties' reservations on Draft Election Bill

Leaders of 15 political parties have expressed serious reservations over draft Elections Bill, 2017 and urged upon the government to initiate structured engagement with important political parties to improve the draft so that it could reflect the will of
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Denmark signs DKK4 million agreement with UNODC Pakistan

Denmark signs DKK4 million agreement with UNODC Pakistan

The Government of Denmark on Thursday signed a DKK 4 million partnership agreement with UNODC Pakistan. The agreement was signed by Ambassador of Denmark, Ole Thonke and Cesar Guedes, Country Representative UNODC. The agreement is about a programme that a
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
PEMRA bans Amir Liaquat

PEMRA bans Amir Liaquat

PEMRA has placed a ban on BOL TV anchor Amir Liaquat. According to a notification issued on Thursday, "In the case of non-compliance of the above orders, the licence for the channel BOL NEWS shall be suspended with immediate effect."
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Project begun to promote women's entrepreneurship in KP

Project begun to promote women's entrepreneurship in KP

A project was launched in joint collaboration with Aurat Foundation and Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), aiming at to promote and advance women entrepreneurship in the province.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
CPEC to open new world for customs, says FBR chief
Currency

CPEC to open new world for customs, says FBR chief

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Dr Muhammad Irshad Thursday said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would open a new world for Pakistani customs authorities in anticipation of huge clearances of import/export while Gwadar Port would also
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
SNGPL earns Rs 124 million profit after tax

SNGPL earns Rs 124 million profit after tax

The 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) was held on Thursday, January 26, 2017. The meeting was chaired by Chairmen of the Board, Muhammad Saeed Mehdi.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
SNGPL earns Rs 124 million profit after tax

SNGPL earns Rs 124 million profit after tax

The 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) was held on Thursday, January 26, 2017. The meeting was chaired by Chairmen of the Board, Muhammad Saeed Mehdi.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
International Customs Day marked

International Customs Day marked

The officers and staff of Pakistan Customs (Central Region) Lahore celebrated International Customs Day on Thursday. Proceedings started with flag hoisting ceremony at Custom House. Madam Samara Nazir Chief Collector hoisted the flag along with national a
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
One killed in train mishap

One killed in train mishap

At least one killed while another sustained severe wounds in separate train-related mishaps on Thursday. According to details, the incident took place when a man collided with oncoming train near Shedi bridge in Multan and lost his life on the spot.Arrivi
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LCCI for reduction in duty on new auto parts

LCCI for reduction in duty on new auto parts

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has demanded of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to lower the custom duty on new auto parts from 35 percent to 10 percent which would help get rid of smuggling of auto parts and would also increase the
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
'Every third child in Punjab suffers from chronic malnutrition'

'Every third child in Punjab suffers from chronic malnutrition'

"The Punjab MICS 2014 survey revealed that every third child in Punjab suffers from chronic malnutrition ie stunting. While stunting has shown a downward province-wide trend since 2007, this masks serious problems in some districts. In Dera Ghazi Khan, th
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
'Startup Lahore' will help eliminate monopolies: VC

'Startup Lahore' will help eliminate monopolies: VC

The 'Startup Lahore' is a message of hope towards self-reliance which will help eliminate monopolies created 70 years back by the colonial rule. Advisor to CM Punjab and Vice Chancellor Information Technology University (ITU) Dr Umar Saif said in his even
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
ATC convicts sixth suspect in attack on vigil

ATC convicts sixth suspect in attack on vigil

An Anti-Terrorism Court on Thursday convicted sixth suspect Mumtaz Sindhi in attack on a vigil held by civil society members to mark fifth death anniversary of Salman Taseer. Mumtaz Sindhi was convicted for a collective imprisonment of sixteen-and-a-half-
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Food outlets fined

Food outlets fined

The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Thursday imposed a collective fine of Rs 21,000 on flouting the rules of hygiene after inspecting 14 food outlets in different parts of the provincial metropolis. Some of these food points were also issued warning notice
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Mayor of Warrington visits FCCI

Mayor of Warrington visits FCCI

Faisal Rashid Mayor of Warrington (UK) paid a brief visit to Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) and discussed various issues of mutual interest.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
BISP, PMIFL working jointly to execute strategy against poverty

BISP, PMIFL working jointly to execute strategy against poverty

BISP and PMIFL are working in tandem together to execute a well-considered poverty exit strategy. PMIFL extends interest free loans to selected, ultra-poor BISP beneficiaries to set up small business ventures. While these grass root start-ups are still in
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Progress on provincial labour legislation reviewed

Progress on provincial labour legislation reviewed

Pakistan's tripartite stakeholders including Government, Employers and Workers jointly reviewed progress on Provincial labour legislation after the 18th Constitutional Amendment. Moreover, constituents discussed actions at Federal and provincial level to
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Muslim World passing through turbulent phase: NA Speaker

Muslim World passing through turbulent phase: NA Speaker

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday said the Muslim World was passing through a turbulent phase in the history while facing economic stagnation, internal divisions and violent conflicts. This is the right time for closer and consistent
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Women gang arrested after several burglaries

Women gang arrested after several burglaries

A three-member women gang that was involved in various burglaries was arrested by Mochi Gate Police on Thursday. Police sources revealed that the gang members named Kiran, Risham, Jia hailed from Gujranwala and were involved in various burglaries. Sources
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
'Media can play significant role in training of unemployed youth'

'Media can play significant role in training of unemployed youth'

Media can play a significant role in training of unemployed youth in employable trades. Without its co-operation, it is difficult for Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) to provide job opportunities to unemployed youth.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
CGPM, LUMS organise seminar

CGPM, LUMS organise seminar

The Centre for Governance and Public Management (CGPM), and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) organised a seminar to provide structured feedback and suggestions on the draft Punjab Agriculture Policy prepared by the Punjab Agriculture Commis
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LDA seals 18 wedding venues

LDA seals 18 wedding venues

Lahore Development Authority (LDA) continued its campaign against illegal wedding hall in the city on the third day. Staff of Town Planning Wing of LDA sealed 18 wedding venues including two marquees at Township on Thursday.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
USAID delegation calls on minister

USAID delegation calls on minister

Punjab Agriculture Minister Naeem Akhtar Bhabha has called upon the representatives of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to further enhance co-operation with the provincial government in the agricultural sector to take benefit
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
LHC forbids police arrest of researcher

LHC forbids police arrest of researcher

The Lahore High Court on Thursday restrained Hanjarwal police from arresting a researcher at Center for Applied Molecular Biology University of Punjab, Professor Tayab Husnain. The court disposing of the petition directed the police to hold a fair investi
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
KP asks Centre to relax NoC condition for visiting investors

KP asks Centre to relax NoC condition for visiting investors

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Pervez Khattak Thursday said that federal authorities should not involve foreign investors and delegations in intricacies of getting NoC before visiting the province as it would serve nothing but affect the process of in
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Dar briefed about census preparations and work plan

Dar briefed about census preparations and work plan

Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatisation, Senator Ishaq Dar, chaired the 11th meeting of the Governing Council of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) at Ministry of Finance on Thursday.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
KP PTI women legislators boycott PA proceedings

KP PTI women legislators boycott PA proceedings

All PTI women members of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly continued their boycott of the proceedings of the house for the second consecutive day. Out of 22 women legislators, the ruling PTI has 10 MPAs and all of them are boycotting the proceedings of the hous
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
President for promotion of research in higher education

President for promotion of research in higher education

President Mamnoon Hussain has underlined the need for promotion of research in higher education in order to the build the society on scientific lines and to ensure sustainable development. Addressing a function at Air University in Islamabad on Thursday,
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Bosan acknowledges contribution of USAID

Bosan acknowledges contribution of USAID

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (NFS&R) Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan has acknowledged the role and contribution of USAID for socio-economic development and poverty alleviation in Pakistan. This was stated by the Federal Minister for
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Foreign Office: Kabul should stop using blame-game rhetoric to malign

Foreign Office: Kabul should stop using blame-game rhetoric to malign

Foreign Office on Thursday took strong notice of former Afghan President Hamid Karzai's statement in which he had sought the US President Donald Trump to take action against the alleged "safe havens" of terrorists in Pakistan, advising the Afghan leaders
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Moot on advances in cancer at KMU today

Moot on advances in cancer at KMU today

The two-day annual conference on Advances in Cancer, Histopathology and Haematology will begin at Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar on Friday (today). The conference would inaugurate by Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf Chairman Imran Khan, during an opening
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Health issues: work on formulating comprehensive draft bill under way

Health issues: work on formulating comprehensive draft bill under way

The work on formulating a comprehensive draft bill on health issues is under way and 90 per cent work in this regard has been completed, Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulation and Co-ordination was told on Thursday.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Dar briefs World Bank CEO on Pakistan's current economic situation

Dar briefs World Bank CEO on Pakistan's current economic situation

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar held a meeting with a delegation led by Kristalina I Georgieva, Chief Executive Officer of World Bank Group here on Thursday. The Finance Minister shared with the delegation details of the improved economic environment in the co
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Pasha for revisiting policy of allotting state land

Pasha for revisiting policy of allotting state land

Former Finance Minister Dr Hafiz Pasha has stressed the need for revising the policy of allotting state land at a nominal rate to top civilian and military leadership. Talking toBusiness Recorder here, he said that state-owned land should not be gi
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Pasha for revisiting policy of allotting state land

Pasha for revisiting policy of allotting state land

Former Finance Minister Dr Hafiz Pasha has stressed the need for revising the policy of allotting state land at a nominal rate to top civilian and military leadership. Talking toBusiness Recorder here, he said that state-owned land should not be gi
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
CCP clears 69 pre-merger applications in 2016

CCP clears 69 pre-merger applications in 2016

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has cleared 69 pre-merger applications in 2016 under Section 11 of the Competition Act, 2010. Under Section 11, the undertakings intending to acquire the shares or assets of another undertaking, or two or more
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
CSOs concerned at unnecessary restrictions on activities

CSOs concerned at unnecessary restrictions on activities

Representatives of various civil society organisations have voiced concern over unnecessary restrictions on operational activities, and implementation of authoritarian policies of the government, as what they called an attempt to hinder social welfare and
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Death sentence converted into life imprisonment

Death sentence converted into life imprisonment

The Lahore High Court here Thursday converted death sentence of a murder accused Imtiaz Ahmad for killing one Ikram into life-imprisonment due to difference in witnesses' statements.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
NA passes Climate Change, Central Law Officers bills

NA passes Climate Change, Central Law Officers bills

The National Assembly passed 'The Pakistan Climate Change Bill, 2016' and 'The Central Law Officers (Amendment) Bill, 2016' to establish Pakistan Climate Change Authority and rename standing counsel as assistant attorney general respectively. The National
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
US Lahore CG, WAPDA chief discuss water, hydropower projects

US Lahore CG, WAPDA chief discuss water, hydropower projects

The US Consul General in Lahore Yuriy Fedkiw on Thursday called on WAPDA Chairman Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain (R) at WAPDA House. The matters relating to mutual interest including co-operation in water and hydropower projects of WAPDA were discuss
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
PML-N lambastes Imran for submitting 'bogus' documents in SC

PML-N lambastes Imran for submitting 'bogus' documents in SC

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders while lambasting Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan have claimed that PTI leadership submitted bogus and unauthentic documents in Panamagate case to mislead the Supreme Court. Addressing a press confe
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Mandatory standardisation of skin creams demanded

Mandatory standardisation of skin creams demanded

The CEO of Depilex Smile Again Foundation, an organisation helping acid and kerosene burn victims Women, has advised the women striving to achieve fair skin complexion to remain careful regarding the whitening creams because inferior quality products cont
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Fatemi, British envoy discuss security situation in Afghanistan

Fatemi, British envoy discuss security situation in Afghanistan

Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs received the British Ambassador to Afghanistan Dominic Jermey here on Thursday, who was accompanied by the British High Commissioner to Pakistan Thomas Drew. The two sides discu
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur to have biogas plants: PA told

Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur to have biogas plants: PA told

The Sindh government will start a scheme for setting up biogas plants in Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur at an estimated cost of Rs 60 million. This was stated by Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Muhammad Ali Malkani, during the question-answer session
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Palestinian President arrives on January 31

Palestinian President arrives on January 31

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will arrive in Pakistan on an official visit on January 31 to discuss issues of mutual interests, situation in Palestine and ways to strengthen bilateral relations, it was learnt.
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Snowfall, rain paralyse life in upper parts of country

Snowfall, rain paralyse life in upper parts of country

Life in upper parts of the country was paralysed on Thursday due to continuous snowfall. More than 80 link roads are blocked in Skardu due to snow, and land sliding has choked Gilgit-Skardu road as well. People have been limited to their homes as snow is
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Kashmiris observe Indian Republic Day as Black Day

Kashmiris observe Indian Republic Day as Black Day

Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and across the world on Thursday observed Indian Republic Day as Black Day in protest against India's continued denial of Kashmiris' right to self-determination. Call for the observance of the Black Day
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Army strongly reacts to agricultural land allotment debate

Army strongly reacts to agricultural land allotment debate

Pakistan Army on Thursday said the debate on allotment of agricultural land to former Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif (retd) has 'potential to create misunderstandings between state institutions'. "This debate with intent of maligning army also
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Army strongly reacts to agricultural land allotment debate

Army strongly reacts to agricultural land allotment debate

Pakistan Army on Thursday said the debate on allotment of agricultural land to former Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif (retd) has 'potential to create misunderstandings between state institutions'. "This debate with intent of maligning army also
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
Turkish General calls on Air Chief

Turkish General calls on Air Chief

General Umit Dundar, Turkish Deputy Chief of General Staff on Thursday called on Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters Islamabad. On his arrival at Air Headquarters, the distinguished guest was recei
Published 27 Jan, 2017 12:00am
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