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Print - 2017-03-05
Iraqi minister criticises UN efforts for Mosul displaced

Iraqi minister criticises UN efforts for Mosul displaced

An Iraqi minister on Saturday sharply criticised UN efforts to aid civilians fleeing fighting in west Mosul, even as the United Nations insisted that providing such assistance was the "top priority". Tens of thousands of people have fled west Mosul since
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Niger declares emergency in areas flanking restive Mali

Niger declares emergency in areas flanking restive Mali

Niger on Friday declared a state of emergency in several western areas flanking Mali after a spate of deadly attacks blamed on jihadists from its restive neighbour. A government statement read on state television said a state of emergency would be enforce
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
India child protection officers held in trafficking probe

India child protection officers held in trafficking probe

Two child protection officers have been arrested for alleged links with a trafficking gang that ran illegal adoption centres in eastern India selling children to foreign couples, police said Saturday. Investigators said children aged between six months an
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
US schoolgirl tapes her undocumented father being detained

US schoolgirl tapes her undocumented father being detained

A crying schoolgirl's videotape of her undocumented father being arrested by federal agents in the Los Angeles area this week while taking his children to school has sparked emotion and outrage. Romulo Avelica-Gonzalez, a 48-year-old Mexican who has lived
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
12 dead, dozens injured in Senegal road crash

12 dead, dozens injured in Senegal road crash

Twelve people were killed and almost 50 injured in western Senegal when a bus crashed into a minibus late Friday after the driver reportedly fell asleep. The accident occurred near Dinguiraye in Kaolack region, and it came after the government recently un
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Poland puts forward rival candidate to EU's Tusk

Poland puts forward rival candidate to EU's Tusk

Poland said Saturday it was proposing a Polish Euro-MP for the EU presidency to succeed Donald Tusk, whose second term is opposed by the governing rightwing Law and Justice party (PiS). "I have just sent a diplomatic note to propose the candidacy of Jacek
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
US drone strike kills 2 al Qaeda suspects in Yemen

US drone strike kills 2 al Qaeda suspects in Yemen

A US drone strike killed two suspected members of al Qaeda in southern Yemen on Saturday, a security official said, as Washington steps up a campaign against jihadists. The raid came after two days of intensive air strikes by US warplanes on jihadists in
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
North Korea hits out at US over possible terror listing

North Korea hits out at US over possible terror listing

North Korea warned Saturday the US will "pay dearly" if it puts Pyongyang on a terror list over the killing of its leader's half-brother, as a suspect in the murder claimed he was the victim of a conspiracy. Kim Jong-Nam, 45, was poisoned in Malaysia last
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Rising Demand for Chartered Accountants in the Middle East

Rising Demand for Chartered Accountants in the Middle East

As business models become more complex and sophisticated, every enterprise needs qualified professionals to help them invest, develop and grow prudently. Since 1961, The 'Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan' (ICAP) has been playing a pivotal rol
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Proposed merger of Fata with KP widely hailed

Proposed merger of Fata with KP widely hailed

Tribesmen, political leaders, students and others stakeholders from tribal Mohmand Agency have welcomed the federal cabinet decision proposed merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday. Reforms Package approved by the federal cabinet and over a ce
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
'Far-reaching verdict on Panamagate case likely'

'Far-reaching verdict on Panamagate case likely'

A far-reaching verdict on the Panamagate case is expected - an opinion premised on the observations/questions put forth by the five learned judges during the course of the proceedings though these may not be reflected in the final verdict. This was stated
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Alleged terrorist held

Alleged terrorist held

Intelligence agencies have arrested an important member of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan's Sajna Group in the outskirts of the federal capital. Sources said that intelligence agencies during a targeted operation in sector G-15 arrested the member of S
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PSL final is more than just a cricket match: Marriyum

PSL final is more than just a cricket match: Marriyum

Cricket, since time immemorial, for Pakistan has held a strong emotional significance. We have celebrated, on an international platform, with joy and pride our countless victories and our cricketing heroes, lamented and debated our losses. Whilst commenti
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Prices of essential kitchen items witness increase

Prices of essential kitchen items witness increase

Prices of the essential kitchen items witnessed increase during last week as compared with the preceding week, a survey carried out byBusiness Recorder revealed here on Saturday. The survey observed that the price of onion went up from Rs 130 to Rs
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Crime rate witnesses upward trend in federal capital
Currency

Crime rate witnesses upward trend in federal capital

Despite tall claims of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police regarding strict security arrangements, the crime rate registered an upward trend during the last week in the federal capital. According to the crime statistics collected byBusiness Record
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PAA clarifies GST collection & its payment

PAA clarifies GST collection & its payment

The Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA), in its capacity of being the representative body of the advertising agencies, takes this opportunity to clarify that the onus of General Sales Tax collection and its payment where government business is involved
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PAA clarifies GST collection & its payment

PAA clarifies GST collection & its payment

The Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA), in its capacity of being the representative body of the advertising agencies, takes this opportunity to clarify that the onus of General Sales Tax collection and its payment where government business is involved
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
'Effective facilitation attracts oil & gas firms in Fata'

'Effective facilitation attracts oil & gas firms in Fata'

Effective facilitation and improved security environment attracted numerous oil and gas companies, both local and international, for launching exploration projects in resources rich Fata. In pursuance of directives of Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engr Iqb
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Agricultural experts call for climate-resilient varieties
Cotton

Agricultural experts call for climate-resilient varieties

Agriculture Experts & Scientists' consultative meeting have called for building dams, farm mechanization, climate resilient varieties, mitigation strategy of climate changes, demonstration of modern agricultural practices at farm level, usage of Informati
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
British journalist visits North Wazirstan

British journalist visits North Wazirstan

British journalist Peter Oborne visited Miranshah, the capital of the agency in order to witness as to how Pakistan Army wiped out terror from the badlands of terror. The journalist, who is the first veteran western journalist to have visited North Waziri
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pakhtun traders set to support Peshawar Zalmi

Pakhtun traders set to support Peshawar Zalmi

The Pakhtun traders in the town are all set to support Peshawar Zalmi in the final of Pakistan Super League (PSL) that will be played in Qaddafi Stadium tomorrow. Majority of the Pakhtun traders remained busy in preparations for making special arrangement
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Special transport arrangements made

Special transport arrangements made

Lahore Transport Company (LTC) and private transport operators will operate full fleet of its buses today (Sunday) with routine fare for the provision of comfortable transport facilities to the people especially enthusiasts for reaching Cricket Stadium to
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Bus terminal shifted

Bus terminal shifted

The Daewoo Bus Service terminal was shifted outside the city to Thokar Niaz Baig from Kalma Square for two days in order to hold Pakistan Super League (PSL). The sudden and unexpected shift of the terminal created a bothering and wearisome situation for t
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
IoBM holds event titled 'New Corporate Horizons'

IoBM holds event titled 'New Corporate Horizons'

Endeavoring to think beyond the set and standard managerial and professional practices, the students of Public Relations, Event Management and Corporate Communication of the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) organised, amid the guidance of their fac
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Shehbaz, Nisar satisfied over security arrangements

Shehbaz, Nisar satisfied over security arrangements

All the security-related arrangements have been finalised to hold the final of PSL-II in a peaceful manner on Sunday (today). Around 10,000 security officials are deputed for this mega event. On Saturday, Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Security beefed up ahead of PSL final in Lahore

Security beefed up ahead of PSL final in Lahore

Ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final in the provincial metropolis on Sunday (today), the security forces have beefed up the security around the Gaddafi Stadium to avoid any untoward happening in line with the international Standard Operating Pro
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Huge cache of arms recovered from Kahan

Huge cache of arms recovered from Kahan

In sequel to the ongoing operation Radd-ul-Fasaad (RuF), the Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan on Saturday recovered huge quantity of lethal arms and ammunition form a terrorist den located in the remote part of Balochistan. According to Inter Services Publ
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Growers warn to launch protest against artificial water crisis

Growers warn to launch protest against artificial water crisis

The large number of the small growers and peasants and elected representatives hailing from different towns and cities of district Badin organised an important meeting on Saturday at Morjhar Farm presided over by former Speaker, NA, Dr Fehmida Mirza to de
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
British Council confers alumni award on Dr Saif

British Council confers alumni award on Dr Saif

The British Council has conferred upon Dr Umar Saif, Adviser to the Chief Minister Punjab, Chairman Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and founder Vice Chancellor Information Technology University (ITU) Punjab, Lahore, the outstanding alumni award
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Airbus-330 acquired on wet lease being returned to SL

Airbus-330 acquired on wet lease being returned to SL

The federal government's ambitious move to revive Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suffered a major blow as management of the national flag carrier is returning premier service aircraft back to Sri Lanka. Airbus-330 was acquired on lease for prem
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Terror bids foiled

Terror bids foiled

Balochistan Frontier Corps (FC) on Saturday thwarted major terror bid as huge cache of arm and ammunition recovered during search operation in Kahan area. During a search operation at Chot Camp Kahan, FC Balochistan recovered heavy arms and ammunition whi
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Swat snow festival kicks off in Malam Jabba

Swat snow festival kicks off in Malam Jabba

A three-day Swat Snow Festival in Malam Jabba in Swat district on Saturday inaugurated by Advisor to chief minister on Tourism Abdul Munim Khan during a ceremony, aiming at to promote and revive the tourism in the serene valley. Tourism Corporation of Khy
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
SBP corrects misreported facts

SBP corrects misreported facts

Apropos the news stories covering the visit of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industries by Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, Ashraf Mahmood Wathra and SBP team some of the facts mentioned during the Q&A session have been incorrectly reported. To keep the
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
'AMTF treats thalassemic children free of cost'

'AMTF treats thalassemic children free of cost'

Executive, Director Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation (AMTF), Ateeq Ur Rehman has said that AMTF providing exceptional treatment to the deprived Thalassemic Children free of cost, by offering amazing facilities in shape of ICU, blood bank, laboratory
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PBIF chief slams hike in oil prices

PBIF chief slams hike in oil prices

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has said that the government should improve the tax collection by brining the well-off people into tax net instead of squeezing the poor by increasing oil prices.
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Compensation for fishermen jailed in India proposed

Compensation for fishermen jailed in India proposed

Sindh Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Muhammad Ali Malkani has said that a summary has been moved to the Chief Minister Sindh for consideration to compensate and to rehabilitate the fishermen prisoned in India till their release by providing Rs 10,0
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Met forecasts showers in March

Met forecasts showers in March

The Met Office has forecast about 4 weather system to trigger slightly above normal rains in nearly all parts of the country in March 2017. "Global climate indicators such as North Atlantic Oscillations (NAO), El Nino and Southern Oscillations (ENSO) and
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Dar calls for greater economic connectivity between ECO countries

Dar calls for greater economic connectivity between ECO countries

Federal Finance Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar on Saturday said that Economic Co-operation Organisation (ECO) countries could achieve economic and trade potential of the region through greater integration and connectivity. According to a statement, the minis
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
All provinces enjoy equitable rights over resources: PM

All provinces enjoy equitable rights over resources: PM

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said that all parts and provinces of Pakistan have equitable rights over the country's resources. "It is our duty to ensure its fair distribution amongst all the provinces including Federally Administered Tribal Are
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Dr Asim says he will open own TV news channel

Dr Asim says he will open own TV news channel

Former Petroleum Minister Dr Asim Hussain has said that he would open his own TV news channel soon. Talking to media persons during appearance at the accountability court here on Saturday, the former minister, who was in jolly mood said he does not watch
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Rivival of military courts: PPP's reservations to be addressed: Ahsan

Rivival of military courts: PPP's reservations to be addressed: Ahsan

"If it is a strategy on the part of the PPP to strike a deal with somebody, it may work but we are sure the PPP will eventually support the extension of military courts for two years", stated Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal to Bu
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
World is constantly changing

World is constantly changing

We are living in an era where fast-paced technological developments have changed our lives entirely. If we peep into our lives we spent in the 1990s, we see a big difference in our lifestyle, society and values. Technological advancements have changed the
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
What if euro imploded? Six trade ideas
Currency

What if euro imploded? Six trade ideas

Frexit, Grexit or jitters about Quitaly - existential threats to the euro are remote but investors are still looking for clever ways to protect themselves against the risk of a euro dropout. Pricing in arcane reaches of bond markets and elsewhere shows in
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
In drought-hit Kenya, fair sharing of rivers helps keep peace

In drought-hit Kenya, fair sharing of rivers helps keep peace

Kelena Ole Nchoe hopes efforts to share river water in the Ewaso Nyiro South basin in Kenya's Rift Valley will help avoid the violence that has erupted elsewhere between herders and farmers as a drought crisis shrinks pasture. But he is sure there will be
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Corporate governance and CPEC

Corporate governance and CPEC

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) brings to Pakistan an unprecedented opportunity for not only a turnaround of the economy but also for a great take-off. However, this opportunity does not turn into reality without our determination to overcome
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Gwadar as winter capital

Gwadar as winter capital

In 2011, Aslam Raisani, the then Chief Minister of Balochistan, declared Gwadar the winter capital of the province. Given the harsh Quetta winter, the idea of a winter capital was always there. (at times Sibi was considered the right place for that positi
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Civil-military relations

Civil-military relations

In a recent interview with Aaj TV, PTI Chairman Imran Khan touched a nerve with many people perturbed over military playing a role in political affairs as he recalled that during the 2014 PTI sit-in he had a meeting with the then army chief, Genera
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
In any case, justice must prevail

In any case, justice must prevail

As law-enforcing agencies try securing the PSL final in Lahore today and Sindh police hunts out the perpetrators of the carnage at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, hundreds of suspected militants have been taken into custody. If not all, at least a goo
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan highly values ties with Iran: CoAS

Pakistan highly values ties with Iran: CoAS

Chief of Army Staff (COA) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan highly values its brotherly relations with Iran and it will never compromise on bilateral relations with Iran at any cost. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the Army chie
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan highly values ties with Iran: CoAS

Pakistan highly values ties with Iran: CoAS

Chief of Army Staff (COA) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan highly values its brotherly relations with Iran and it will never compromise on bilateral relations with Iran at any cost. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the Army chie
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Leaders talk to ease Turkey-Germany row over rally ban

Leaders talk to ease Turkey-Germany row over rally ban

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim called a phone call Saturday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel "productive", following a row over rallies cancelled in Germany ahead of Turkey's key vote on presidential powers. Ankara and Berlin have been locked
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Leaders talk to ease Turkey-Germany row over rally ban

Leaders talk to ease Turkey-Germany row over rally ban

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim called a phone call Saturday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel "productive", following a row over rallies cancelled in Germany ahead of Turkey's key vote on presidential powers. Ankara and Berlin have been locked
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Iran's S-300 air defence system 'operational'

Iran's S-300 air defence system 'operational'

Iran's advanced S-300 air defence system, delivered by Russia following a July 2015 nuclear deal after years of delay, is now operational, state television reported on Saturday. Iran had been trying to acquire the system for years to ward off repeated thr
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Iran's S-300 air defence system 'operational'

Iran's S-300 air defence system 'operational'

Iran's advanced S-300 air defence system, delivered by Russia following a July 2015 nuclear deal after years of delay, is now operational, state television reported on Saturday. Iran had been trying to acquire the system for years to ward off repeated thr
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
ISI man tortured to death

ISI man tortured to death

The body of an inspector of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Omar Mubeen Jilani was found in front of Pakistan Television Centre Multan on Saturday morning. He was tortured to death. Omar Mubeen Jilani, a nephew of former Chief Justice of Pakistan Syed T
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
ISI man tortured to death

ISI man tortured to death

The body of an inspector of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Omar Mubeen Jilani was found in front of Pakistan Television Centre Multan on Saturday morning. He was tortured to death. Omar Mubeen Jilani, a nephew of former Chief Justice of Pakistan Syed T
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Shoe hurled at Sheikh Rashid in Lahore

Shoe hurled at Sheikh Rashid in Lahore

A shoe was hurled at Awami Muslim League leader Sheikh Rashid Ahmed at Lahore railway station on Saturday. The AML leader reached Lahore to watch Pakistan Super League (PSL) final between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators today. Upon his arrival at Lah
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Order passed against FTO: LHC issues notice to President

Order passed against FTO: LHC issues notice to President

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a notice to President of Pakistan in response to a petition wherein an order passed by the President against Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has been challenged on the grounds that the President has no power to condone t
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Order passed against FTO: LHC issues notice to President

Order passed against FTO: LHC issues notice to President

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a notice to President of Pakistan in response to a petition wherein an order passed by the President against Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has been challenged on the grounds that the President has no power to condone t
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Order passed against FTO: LHC issues notice to President

Order passed against FTO: LHC issues notice to President

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a notice to President of Pakistan in response to a petition wherein an order passed by the President against Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has been challenged on the grounds that the President has no power to condone t
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Excise duty major contributor to increase in revenue, ECC told

Excise duty major contributor to increase in revenue, ECC told

The Finance Division has reportedly informed the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet that major contribution to 7.6 percent increase in revenue collection during the first seven months of the current fiscal year was largely owing to high
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Excise duty major contributor to increase in revenue, ECC told

Excise duty major contributor to increase in revenue, ECC told

The Finance Division has reportedly informed the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet that major contribution to 7.6 percent increase in revenue collection during the first seven months of the current fiscal year was largely owing to high
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Excise duty major contributor to increase in revenue, ECC told

Excise duty major contributor to increase in revenue, ECC told

The Finance Division has reportedly informed the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet that major contribution to 7.6 percent increase in revenue collection during the first seven months of the current fiscal year was largely owing to high
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
NPLs decline to eight-year low

NPLs decline to eight-year low

Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) to total loans ratio has declined to an eight years'' low level of 10.1 percent end of December 2016 mainly supported by strong recoveries. The State Bank of Pakistan in its Quarterly Performance Review (QPR) of the Banking Sec
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
NPLs decline to eight-year low

NPLs decline to eight-year low

Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) to total loans ratio has declined to an eight years' low level of 10.1 percent end of December 2016 mainly supported by strong recoveries. The State Bank of Pakistan in its Quarterly Performance Review (QPR) of the Banking Sect
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
NPLs decline to eight-year low

NPLs decline to eight-year low

Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) to total loans ratio has declined to an eight years' low level of 10.1 percent end of December 2016 mainly supported by strong recoveries. The State Bank of Pakistan in its Quarterly Performance Review (QPR) of the Banking Sect
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
2012 to 2016: Assets in Islamic banking jump to Rs 1.6 trillion

2012 to 2016: Assets in Islamic banking jump to Rs 1.6 trillion

The assets in Islamic banking have doubled from 2012 to 2016, jumping from Rs 837 billion to Rs 1.6 trillion, now accounting for 11.7 per cent of the total banking assets. There is an even stronger growth of Islamic assets in the non-bank financial instit
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
2012 to 2016: Assets in Islamic banking jump to Rs 1.6 trillion

2012 to 2016: Assets in Islamic banking jump to Rs 1.6 trillion

The assets in Islamic banking have doubled from 2012 to 2016, jumping from Rs 837 billion to Rs 1.6 trillion, now accounting for 11.7 per cent of the total banking assets. There is an even stronger growth of Islamic assets in the non-bank financial instit
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
2012 to 2016: Assets in Islamic banking jump to Rs 1.6 trillion

2012 to 2016: Assets in Islamic banking jump to Rs 1.6 trillion

The assets in Islamic banking have doubled from 2012 to 2016, jumping from Rs 837 billion to Rs 1.6 trillion, now accounting for 11.7 per cent of the total banking assets. There is an even stronger growth of Islamic assets in the non-bank financial instit
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
2012 to 2016: Assets in Islamic banking jump to Rs 1.6 trillion

2012 to 2016: Assets in Islamic banking jump to Rs 1.6 trillion

The assets in Islamic banking have doubled from 2012 to 2016, jumping from Rs 837 billion to Rs 1.6 trillion, now accounting for 11.7 per cent of the total banking assets. There is an even stronger growth of Islamic assets in the non-bank financial instit
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PPP still reluctant to back extension of military courts

PPP still reluctant to back extension of military courts

Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Saturday expressed its reservations over the revival of military courts and announced that it would prepare a draft of legislation on the courts for presenting it to the Parliament as an alternative to the b
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PPP still reluctant to back extension of military courts

PPP still reluctant to back extension of military courts

Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Saturday expressed its reservations over the revival of military courts and announced that it would prepare a draft of legislation on the courts for presenting it to the Parliament as an alternative to the b
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
China defence spending to rise around seven percent

China defence spending to rise around seven percent

China will raise defence spending "around seven percent" this year as it guards against "outside meddling" in its disputed regional territorial claims, a top official said Saturday, in an apparent reference to Washington. Just days after US President Dona
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
China defence spending to rise around seven percent

China defence spending to rise around seven percent

China will raise defence spending "around seven percent" this year as it guards against "outside meddling" in its disputed regional territorial claims, a top official said Saturday, in an apparent reference to Washington. Just days after US President Dona
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pak-Afghan border closure: US maintaining meaningful silence

Pak-Afghan border closure: US maintaining meaningful silence

The United States continues to remain silent amid prevailing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with no immediate indication of the reopening of the Pak-Afghan border which was closed following the recent spate of terror attacks in the country. Th
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pak-Afghan border closure: US maintaining meaningful silence

Pak-Afghan border closure: US maintaining meaningful silence

The United States continues to remain silent amid prevailing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with no immediate indication of the reopening of the Pak-Afghan border which was closed following the recent spate of terror attacks in the country. Th
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Trump accuses Obama of 'tapping' his phone during campaign

Trump accuses Obama of 'tapping' his phone during campaign

President Donald Trump on Saturday accused his predecessor Barack Obama of "tapping" his phone during last year's White House campaign, without providing evidence of the explosive charge. "I'd bet a good lawyer could make a great case out of the fact that
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Trump accuses Obama of 'tapping' his phone during campaign

Trump accuses Obama of 'tapping' his phone during campaign

President Donald Trump on Saturday accused his predecessor Barack Obama of "tapping" his phone during last year's White House campaign, without providing evidence of the explosive charge. "I'd bet a good lawyer could make a great case out of the fact that
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Cotton production target missed by 25 percent
Cotton

Cotton production target missed by 25 percent

Pakistan has missed the cotton production target by around 25 per cent as the production has been recorded at 10.5 million bales against the set target of 14.1 million bales for 2016-17, it is learnt. Official sources revealed toBusiness Recorder h
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Cotton production target missed by 25 percent
Cotton

Cotton production target missed by 25 percent

Pakistan has missed the cotton production target by around 25 per cent as the production has been recorded at 10.5 million bales against the set target of 14.1 million bales for 2016-17, it is learnt. Official sources revealed toBusiness Recorder h
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Cotton production target missed by 25 percent
Cotton

Cotton production target missed by 25 percent

Pakistan has missed the cotton production target by around 25 per cent as the production has been recorded at 10.5 million bales against the set target of 14.1 million bales for 2016-17, it is learnt. Official sources revealed toBusiness Recorder h
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Circular debt reaches Rs 414 billion

Circular debt reaches Rs 414 billion

The power sector circular debt has again reached Rs 414 billion as on February 15, 2017. The new figures of circular debt emerged two weeks after the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet headed by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, appreciated t
Published 05 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PSL final today

PSL final today

Quetta and Peshawar will have a host of foreign players available for Sunday's Pakistan Super League final in violence-hit Lahore despite security fears having already scared off a host of international stars. Quetta Gladiators had already seen English tr
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The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (March 04, 2017) and the forecast for Sunday (March 05, 2017).

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Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (March 04, 2017).

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Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 04, 2017).

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