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Print - 2017-03-12
Landhi factory blaze extinguished after 20 hours

Landhi factory blaze extinguished after 20 hours

Fire that erupted at a multi-storey textile factory in Landhi's industrial area on Friday afternoon was extinguished after 20 hours long fire fighting on Saturday. The blaze has gutted several parts of the factory building causing demolition of walls and
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
KE denies KWSB's claim

KE denies KWSB's claim

K-Electric has reiterated that there was no power suspension at any KWSB pumping station and uninterrupted power was being supplied to all the pumping stations at Dhabeji, Gharo and Pipri. Moreover, KE has denied KWSB's allegations about a power breakdown
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
KE denies KWSB's claim

KE denies KWSB's claim

K-Electric has reiterated that there was no power suspension at any KWSB pumping station and uninterrupted power was being supplied to all the pumping stations at Dhabeji, Gharo and Pipri. Moreover, KE has denied KWSB's allegations about a power breakdown
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PM urged to order setting up of CETPs in industrial zones

PM urged to order setting up of CETPs in industrial zones

Chief Coordinator and Spokesman of Karachi Industrial Forum (KIF), Muhammad Jawed Bilwani has urged the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to order establishment of Combined Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) in all the seven industrial zones of Karachi. In a let
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Armed men injures 3 persons in Quetta

Armed men injures 3 persons in Quetta

Panic gripped the area when armed men opened indiscriminate fire in broad daylight on Adalat Road in Quetta on Saturday, injuring three persons. The suspects opened fire and tortured injured victims, including father and a son, in the presence of policeme
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Government urged to increase import of electricity from Iran

Government urged to increase import of electricity from Iran

President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has emphasized the need that government should increase import of electricity from Iran till the time power houses planned in the Gwadar start production. Lauding the dec
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Government urged to increase import of electricity from Iran

Government urged to increase import of electricity from Iran

President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has emphasized the need that government should increase import of electricity from Iran till the time power houses planned in the Gwadar start production. Lauding the dec
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Mayor Karachi gifts two buses to FUUAST

Mayor Karachi gifts two buses to FUUAST

Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhter has fulfilled his promise of reserving two buses for Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology (FUUAST). The availability of new buses would facilitate the varsity students as their problems regards to conveyance w
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Traders urged to explore business opportunities in Belarus

Traders urged to explore business opportunities in Belarus

"Key Reforms and a transparent and business friendly regime in Pakistan such as hardworking labour force, competitive tax & tariff structure, no restriction on holding 100 percent equity, no bar on repatriation of capital or dividend, low cost of doing bu
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Special cell established to monitor census process: Wajihuddin

Special cell established to monitor census process: Wajihuddin

Chairman Aam Log Ittehad Party (ALI), former Justice Wajihuddin Ahmed on Saturday said that a special cell has been established as per the decisions of the All Parties Conference (APC) held at the Karachi Press Club (KPC) to monitor the census process. He
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Jazz inaugurates state-of-the-art NOC

Jazz inaugurates state-of-the-art NOC

In line with its commitment to going digital, Jazz on Friday inaugurated its state-of-the-art Network Operations Center (NOC), which will utilize IBM and Dell EMC solutions to provide optimal network quality, and unique customer experience, while also imp
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
JUI-F MPA joins PTI

JUI-F MPA joins PTI

JUI-F MPA from District Kohistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Maulana Asmatullah has announced joining PTI and tendering resignation from the provincial assembly membership. He made this announcement during a meeting of a delegation of political leaders, notables
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
'Power sector' - II

'Power sector' - II

What is really our objective in the power sector? Make a lot of money by setting up most expensive power plants and then claim impossible efficiencies to show lower tariff, which is really much higher, resulting in the all-pervading circular debt, present
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Fearing the worst, US undocumented migrants brace for deportation

Fearing the worst, US undocumented migrants brace for deportation

Adriana is preparing for the worst: deportation. She's worked it out in her head, but she still doesn't know how to tell her kids, who are terrified of losing her. The Mexican-born mother of three began preparations after reading a pamphlet obtained at he
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Disaster response goes digital - but not for all

Disaster response goes digital - but not for all

What do you do if you are a disaster manager in a coastal city when a powerful earthquake hits offshore? You start tweeting life-saving updates and safety information to the public, alert your volunteers via SMS and set up a helpline. You host a conferenc
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Solar power: energy for our ports

Solar power: energy for our ports

World Port Terminal Operators clubbed to use alternative energy as a source to power the terminal and ports. Our resources are limited but our creativity is unlimited. Due to the power shortage, tariff is sky high particularly that of K-Electric, making P
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Integrity of ECP

Integrity of ECP

There is a time and place for everything, but last Thursday's meeting of the parliamentary sub-committee on electoral reforms surely was not the time and place for the participants to resort to political point scoring or allow ego to come in the way. Unfo
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Carnage at Kabul hospital

Carnage at Kabul hospital

On Wednesday in one of the worst terrorist attacks Kabul has seen, three gunmen and a suicide bomber dressed as medics entered a hospital, massacring more than 38 people, including doctors, patients and staff, and wounding 50 others before they were taken
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Undermining the spirit of WTO

Undermining the spirit of WTO

As promised by Donald Trump during his campaign for Presidential elections, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) became the target of a first concrete attack when the US administration declared on 2nd March, 2017 that it was not bound by the body's rulings.
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Dutch PM bars Turkish foreign minister in escalation of rally row

Dutch PM bars Turkish foreign minister in escalation of rally row

The Netherlands barred Turkey's Foreign Minister from flying to Rotterdam on Saturday and President Tayyip Erdogan responded by calling his Nato partner a "Nazi remnant" as a row over Ankara campaigning among emigre Turkish voters intensified.
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Dutch PM bars Turkish foreign minister in escalation of rally row

Dutch PM bars Turkish foreign minister in escalation of rally row

The Netherlands barred Turkey's Foreign Minister from flying to Rotterdam on Saturday and President Tayyip Erdogan responded by calling his Nato partner a "Nazi remnant" as a row over Ankara campaigning among emigre Turkish voters intensified.
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Iraq paramilitaries say mass grave of hundreds found

Iraq paramilitaries say mass grave of hundreds found

Iraqi paramilitary forces announced Saturday that they had discovered a mass grave at Badush prison near Mosul containing the remains of hundreds of people executed by the Islamic State group. Iraqi forces have found dozens of mass graves containing hundr
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Iraq paramilitaries say mass grave of hundreds found

Iraq paramilitaries say mass grave of hundreds found

Iraqi paramilitary forces announced Saturday that they had discovered a mass grave at Badush prison near Mosul containing the remains of hundreds of people executed by the Islamic State group. Iraqi forces have found dozens of mass graves containing hundr
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Haqqani says facilitated presence of CIA men in Pakistan

Haqqani says facilitated presence of CIA men in Pakistan

Former Pakistani ambassador to Washington Hussain Haqqani admits that he had helped the United States station a large number of CIA operatives on the ground in Pakistan with the authorisation of the then civilian government. Haqqani, who had served as Pak
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Haqqani says facilitated presence of CIA men in Pakistan

Haqqani says facilitated presence of CIA men in Pakistan

Former Pakistani ambassador to Washington Hussain Haqqani admits that he had helped the United States station a large number of CIA operatives on the ground in Pakistan with the authorisation of the then civilian government. Haqqani, who had served as Pak
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Appointments of Nepra chief, members challenged

Appointments of Nepra chief, members challenged

A writ petition filed in Islamabad High Court on Saturday questioned the appointments of chairman and three members of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). Sharafat Ali Chaudhry filed a writ petition under Article 199 of Constitution maki
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Appointments of Nepra chief, members challenged

Appointments of Nepra chief, members challenged

A writ petition filed in Islamabad High Court on Saturday questioned the appointments of chairman and three members of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). Sharafat Ali Chaudhry filed a writ petition under Article 199 of Constitution maki
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Appointments of Nepra chief, members challenged

Appointments of Nepra chief, members challenged

A writ petition filed in Islamabad High Court on Saturday questioned the appointments of chairman and three members of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). Sharafat Ali Chaudhry filed a writ petition under Article 199 of Constitution maki
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Opponents of South Korea's ousted Park call for her arrest

Opponents of South Korea's ousted Park call for her arrest

Opponents of South Korea's ousted leader, Park Geun-hye, demanded on Saturday that she be arrested a day after she was thrown out of office over a corruption scandal involving the country's conglomerates. Park's critics said they would rally in central Se
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Opponents of South Korea's ousted Park call for her arrest

Opponents of South Korea's ousted Park call for her arrest

Opponents of South Korea's ousted leader, Park Geun-hye, demanded on Saturday that she be arrested a day after she was thrown out of office over a corruption scandal involving the country's conglomerates. Park's critics said they would rally in central Se
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Intruder arrested after breaching White House grounds

Intruder arrested after breaching White House grounds

An intruder with a backpack was arrested after breaching the White House grounds while US President Donald Trump was there, US media said Saturday. After scaling a fence, the suspect was arrested by the US Secret Service after the late Friday incident in
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Intruder arrested after breaching White House grounds

Intruder arrested after breaching White House grounds

An intruder with a backpack was arrested after breaching the White House grounds while US President Donald Trump was there, US media said Saturday. After scaling a fence, the suspect was arrested by the US Secret Service after the late Friday incident in
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Scientists grow potato under Mars-like conditions in Peru

Scientists grow potato under Mars-like conditions in Peru

Potatoes on Mars? Scientists are reporting promising results growing the tuber under conditions that mimic the Red Planet in an experiment in Peru linked to US space agency NASA "Preliminary results are positive," the International Potato Center (CIP) sai
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Scientists grow potato under Mars-like conditions in Peru

Scientists grow potato under Mars-like conditions in Peru

Potatoes on Mars? Scientists are reporting promising results growing the tuber under conditions that mimic the Red Planet in an experiment in Peru linked to US space agency NASA "Preliminary results are positive," the International Potato Center (CIP) sai
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Scientists grow potato under Mars-like conditions in Peru

Scientists grow potato under Mars-like conditions in Peru

Potatoes on Mars? Scientists are reporting promising results growing the tuber under conditions that mimic the Red Planet in an experiment in Peru linked to US space agency NASA "Preliminary results are positive," the International Potato Center (CIP) sai
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Scientists grow potato under Mars-like conditions in Peru

Scientists grow potato under Mars-like conditions in Peru

Potatoes on Mars? Scientists are reporting promising results growing the tuber under conditions that mimic the Red Planet in an experiment in Peru linked to US space agency NASA "Preliminary results are positive," the International Potato Center (CIP) sai
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Afghanistan complains against Pakistan at UNSC

Afghanistan complains against Pakistan at UNSC

Afghanistan's Permanent Representative in the United Nations, Mahmoud Saiqal has officially complained to the United Nations Security Council against "territorial integrity violations by Pakistan", the Afghan media reported on Saturday. Saiqal alleged tha
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Afghanistan complains against Pakistan at UNSC

Afghanistan complains against Pakistan at UNSC

Afghanistan's Permanent Representative in the United Nations, Mahmoud Saiqal has officially complained to the United Nations Security Council against "territorial integrity violations by Pakistan", the Afghan media reported on Saturday. Saiqal alleged tha
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Panamagate case: PPP's electoral prospects linked to SC verdict

Panamagate case: PPP's electoral prospects linked to SC verdict

Several PPP leaders have revealed that their perception is that a 'clean chit' to the Prime Minister by Supreme Court in the Panamagate case would vindicate PPP's stance; and if it does not give a 'clean chit' then it may lose its leverage in parliament.
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Panamagate case: PPP's electoral prospects linked to SC verdict

Panamagate case: PPP's electoral prospects linked to SC verdict

Several PPP leaders have revealed that their perception is that a 'clean chit' to the Prime Minister by Supreme Court in the Panamagate case would vindicate PPP's stance; and if it does not give a 'clean chit' then it may lose its leverage in parliament.
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Second post-sanctions Airbus joins Iran fleet

Second post-sanctions Airbus joins Iran fleet

Iran received its second new Airbus plane Saturday under an order that Tehran placed last year after a partial lifting of international sanctions. The A330-200 landed in Tehran''s Mehrabad airport to join national carrier Iran Air''s fleet for long-haul f
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Second post-sanctions Airbus joins Iran fleet

Second post-sanctions Airbus joins Iran fleet

Iran received its second new Airbus plane Saturday under an order that Tehran placed last year after a partial lifting of international sanctions. The A330-200 landed in Tehran's Mehrabad airport to join national carrier Iran Air's fleet for long-haul fli
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Second post-sanctions Airbus joins Iran fleet

Second post-sanctions Airbus joins Iran fleet

Iran received its second new Airbus plane Saturday under an order that Tehran placed last year after a partial lifting of international sanctions. The A330-200 landed in Tehran's Mehrabad airport to join national carrier Iran Air's fleet for long-haul fli
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Nike to debut a hijab for Muslim athletes

Nike to debut a hijab for Muslim athletes

Nike says it will launch next year a head covering for Muslim women, an athletic garment it has dubbed the "Pro Hijab." The company joins a short list of designers and apparel purveyors now making clothing expressly for Muslims, who comprise a quarter of
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Nike to debut a hijab for Muslim athletes

Nike to debut a hijab for Muslim athletes

Nike says it will launch next year a head covering for Muslim women, an athletic garment it has dubbed the "Pro Hijab." The company joins a short list of designers and apparel purveyors now making clothing expressly for Muslims, who comprise a quarter of
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Nike to debut a hijab for Muslim athletes

Nike to debut a hijab for Muslim athletes

Nike says it will launch next year a head covering for Muslim women, an athletic garment it has dubbed the "Pro Hijab." The company joins a short list of designers and apparel purveyors now making clothing expressly for Muslims, who comprise a quarter of
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Dar meets PSX delegation

Dar meets PSX delegation

Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar held a meeting with a delegation of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) here on Saturday. Muneer Kamal, Chairman PSX who led the delegation was accompanied by Arif Habib, Yasin Lakhani and Amin Tai. The delegation apprised
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Dar meets PSX delegation

Dar meets PSX delegation

Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar held a meeting with a delegation of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) here on Saturday. Muneer Kamal, Chairman PSX who led the delegation was accompanied by Arif Habib, Yasin Lakhani and Amin Tai. The delegation apprised
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Dar meets PSX delegation

Dar meets PSX delegation

Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar held a meeting with a delegation of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) here on Saturday. Muneer Kamal, Chairman PSX who led the delegation was accompanied by Arif Habib, Yasin Lakhani and Amin Tai. The delegation apprised
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PM urges clerics to help foil anti-Islam propaganda

PM urges clerics to help foil anti-Islam propaganda

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has expressed his firm resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country by bringing all the miscreants and their facilitators to book with the help of ulema. While speaking at a seminar at Jamia Naeemia on Saturday
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PM urges clerics to help foil anti-Islam propaganda

PM urges clerics to help foil anti-Islam propaganda

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has expressed his firm resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country by bringing all the miscreants and their facilitators to book with the help of ulema. While speaking at a seminar at Jamia Naeemia on Saturday
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
BJP wins surprise absolute majority in UP

BJP wins surprise absolute majority in UP

Narendra Modi's party won a landslide victory in India's most populous state on Saturday in a massive vote of confidence for the prime minister halfway into his first term. Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party won a surprise absolute majority i
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
BJP wins surprise absolute majority in UP

BJP wins surprise absolute majority in UP

Narendra Modi's party won a landslide victory in India's most populous state on Saturday in a massive vote of confidence for the prime minister halfway into his first term. Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party won a surprise absolute majority i
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
18th Amendment not implemented in true spirit: Rabbani

18th Amendment not implemented in true spirit: Rabbani

Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani Saturday regretted that 18th Constitutional Amendment has not been implemented in its true spirit to ensure provincial autonomy and empower the Council of Common Interests (CCI) with a view to strengthening the federation
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
18th Amendment not implemented in true spirit: Rabbani

18th Amendment not implemented in true spirit: Rabbani

Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani Saturday regretted that 18th Constitutional Amendment has not been implemented in its true spirit to ensure provincial autonomy and empower the Council of Common Interests (CCI) with a view to strengthening the federation
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Revised Trump travel ban gets first legal blow

Revised Trump travel ban gets first legal blow

President Donald Trump's revamped travel ban faced another legal challenge Friday when the American Civil Liberties Union filed a complaint on behalf of several refugee assistance groups over the controversial executive order. The new directive, which tem
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Revised Trump travel ban gets first legal blow

Revised Trump travel ban gets first legal blow

President Donald Trump's revamped travel ban faced another legal challenge Friday when the American Civil Liberties Union filed a complaint on behalf of several refugee assistance groups over the controversial executive order. The new directive, which tem
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
CoAS vows to ensure security for CPEC

CoAS vows to ensure security for CPEC

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Headquarters of Special Security Division (SSD) responsible for security of Chinese on CPEC and non CPEC projects. The CoAS was given a detailed briefing on Integrated Security Mechanism led by
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
CoAS vows to ensure security for CPEC

CoAS vows to ensure security for CPEC

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Headquarters of Special Security Division (SSD) responsible for security of Chinese on CPEC and non CPEC projects. The CoAS was given a detailed briefing on Integrated Security Mechanism led by
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Economic Corridor: FBR to grant tax exemption to Gwadar projects

Economic Corridor: FBR to grant tax exemption to Gwadar projects

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to grant exemption of taxes for projects related to Gwadar, including Gwadar International Airport, under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. Sources said here on Saturday that the issue of tax e
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Economic Corridor: FBR to grant tax exemption to Gwadar projects

Economic Corridor: FBR to grant tax exemption to Gwadar projects

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to grant exemption of taxes for projects related to Gwadar, including Gwadar International Airport, under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. Sources said here on Saturday that the issue of tax e
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Economic Corridor: FBR to grant tax exemption to Gwadar projects

Economic Corridor: FBR to grant tax exemption to Gwadar projects

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to grant exemption of taxes for projects related to Gwadar, including Gwadar International Airport, under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. Sources said here on Saturday that the issue of tax e
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Beijing says industrial policy not aimed at foreign firms

Beijing says industrial policy not aimed at foreign firms

China on Saturday tried to downplay concerns it is reducing market access for foreign enterprises, days after a report by an EU group accused Beijing of trying to skew its business playing field towards domestic firms. The paper, released Tuesday by the E
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Beijing says industrial policy not aimed at foreign firms

Beijing says industrial policy not aimed at foreign firms

China on Saturday tried to downplay concerns it is reducing market access for foreign enterprises, days after a report by an EU group accused Beijing of trying to skew its business playing field towards domestic firms. The paper, released Tuesday by the E
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Beijing says industrial policy not aimed at foreign firms

Beijing says industrial policy not aimed at foreign firms

China on Saturday tried to downplay concerns it is reducing market access for foreign enterprises, days after a report by an EU group accused Beijing of trying to skew its business playing field towards domestic firms. The paper, released Tuesday by the E
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Trade war will only bring ''pain'': China

Trade war will only bring ''pain'': China

China on Saturday warned the US against launching a trade war, saying that both countries would suffer if US President Donald Trump follows through on his threats. The billionaire politician has repeatedly accused China of using unfair trade policies to s
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Trade war will only bring 'pain': China

Trade war will only bring 'pain': China

China on Saturday warned the US against launching a trade war, saying that both countries would suffer if US President Donald Trump follows through on his threats. The billionaire politician has repeatedly accused China of using unfair trade policies to s
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Trade war will only bring 'pain': China

Trade war will only bring 'pain': China

China on Saturday warned the US against launching a trade war, saying that both countries would suffer if US President Donald Trump follows through on his threats. The billionaire politician has repeatedly accused China of using unfair trade policies to s
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Prospects of hydropower project in doubt

Prospects of hydropower project in doubt

The prospects of 545MW W Kaigah Hydropower Project proposed to be set up at Kandiah River, District Kohistan, Khyber Pakhtu-nkhwa (KPK), is in doubt as National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has rejected its tariff petition, citing non submi
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Prospects of hydropower project in doubt

Prospects of hydropower project in doubt

The prospects of 545MW W Kaigah Hydropower Project proposed to be set up at Kandiah River, District Kohistan, Khyber Pakhtu-nkhwa (KPK), is in doubt as National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has rejected its tariff petition, citing non submi
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Prospects of hydropower project in doubt

Prospects of hydropower project in doubt

The prospects of 545MW W Kaigah Hydropower Project proposed to be set up at Kandiah River, District Kohistan, Khyber Pakhtu-nkhwa (KPK), is in doubt as National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has rejected its tariff petition, citing non submi
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Tarbela reaches dead level of 1380ft: Irsa

Tarbela reaches dead level of 1380ft: Irsa

The country''s top water reservoir Tarbela has reached dead level of 1380 feet due to which Irsa will now release inflows only to the provinces. On Saturday, inflow at Tarbela was 12.4 cusecs whereas outflow was 28 cusecs. However, Mangla reservoir is nin
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Tarbela reaches dead level of 1380ft: Irsa

Tarbela reaches dead level of 1380ft: Irsa

The country's top water reservoir Tarbela has reached dead level of 1380 feet due to which Irsa will now release inflows only to the provinces. On Saturday, inflow at Tarbela was 12.4 cusecs whereas outflow was 28 cusecs. However, Mangla reservoir is nine
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Tarbela reaches dead level of 1380ft: Irsa

Tarbela reaches dead level of 1380ft: Irsa

The country's top water reservoir Tarbela has reached dead level of 1380 feet due to which Irsa will now release inflows only to the provinces. On Saturday, inflow at Tarbela was 12.4 cusecs whereas outflow was 28 cusecs. However, Mangla reservoir is nine
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
July-February trade deficit widens to $20.20 billion

July-February trade deficit widens to $20.20 billion

Pakistan''s trade deficit widened to $20.20 billion during the first eight months (July-February 2017) of the current fiscal year, up by 34.33 percent from $15.039 billion for the same period a year before, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
July-February trade deficit widens to $20.20 billion

July-February trade deficit widens to $20.20 billion

Pakistan's trade deficit widened to $20.20 billion during the first eight months (July-February 2017) of the current fiscal year, up by 34.33 percent from $15.039 billion for the same period a year before, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
July-February trade deficit widens to $20.20 billion

July-February trade deficit widens to $20.20 billion

Pakistan's trade deficit widened to $20.20 billion during the first eight months (July-February 2017) of the current fiscal year, up by 34.33 percent from $15.039 billion for the same period a year before, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Twin Damascus bombs kill 59

Twin Damascus bombs kill 59

Twin bombs targeting Shia pilgrims killed 59 people in Damascus on Saturday, most of them Iraqis, a monitoring group said of one of the bloodiest attacks in the Syrian capital. There have been periodic bombings in Damascus, but the stronghold of the regim
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Twin Damascus bombs kill 59

Twin Damascus bombs kill 59

Twin bombs targeting Shia pilgrims killed 59 people in Damascus on Saturday, most of them Iraqis, a monitoring group said of one of the bloodiest attacks in the Syrian capital. There have been periodic bombings in Damascus, but the stronghold of the regim
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Trump fires prominent US prosecutor

Trump fires prominent US prosecutor

High-profile New York prosecutor Preet Bharara - who was among the federal attorneys asked to resign by the White House - was fired Saturday, he announced on Twitter. US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday demanded the resignations of 46 US
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Trump fires prominent US prosecutor

Trump fires prominent US prosecutor

High-profile New York prosecutor Preet Bharara - who was among the federal attorneys asked to resign by the White House - was fired Saturday, he announced on Twitter. US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday demanded the resignations of 46 US
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH
Currency

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (February 01 to 28, 2017)

Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (March 11, 2017) and the forecast for Sunday (March 12, 2017).

Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 11, 2017).

Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 11, 2017)

Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Hides and skins rates

Hides and skins rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 11, 2017).

Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (March 11, 2017).

Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 11, 2017).

Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 11, 2017).

Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no major changes
Currency

THE RUPEE: no major changes

KARACHI: The rupee almost held the overnight levels against the dollar on the money market on Saturday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee showed no change against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 106.50 and Rs 106.70 respectively, h
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no major changes
Currency

THE RUPEE: no major changes

KARACHI: The rupee almost held the overnight levels against the dollar on the money market on Saturday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee showed no change against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 106.50 and Rs 106.70 respectively, h
Published 12 Mar, 2017 12:00am
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