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Print - 2017-03-24
White House says delayed healthcare vote to take place Friday

White House says delayed healthcare vote to take place Friday

The White House played down suggestions on Thursday that President Donald Trump had failed to close a deal to reform US healthcare, claiming the delay of a crucial vote did not spell substantive problems. A White House official said "the vote will be in t
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Turkish minister heads to Switzerland in Europe row

Turkish minister heads to Switzerland in Europe row

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was heading to Switzerland on Thursday after having to call off a campaign appearance amongst diaspora voters, in a bitter row between Ankara and Europe. Relations between Turkey and Europe have been severely stra
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PSP to launch protest drive against government from April 6

PSP to launch protest drive against government from April 6

Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal announced to launch a protest campaign against the government from April 6. He disclosed this during a public rally in the city on Thursday. It was the first anniversary for Kamal's PSP, which had been launc
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
UK parliament attacker named as British-born Khalid Masood

UK parliament attacker named as British-born Khalid Masood

The attacker who killed three people near parliament in London before being shot dead was named on Thursday as British-born Khalid Masood, who was once investigated by MI5 intelligence officers over concerns about violent extremism. Islamic State claimed
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
UK parliament attacker named as British-born Khalid Masood

UK parliament attacker named as British-born Khalid Masood

The attacker who killed three people near parliament in London before being shot dead was named on Thursday as British-born Khalid Masood, who was once investigated by MI5 intelligence officers over concerns about violent extremism. Islamic State claimed
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
President brings CPEC under the spotlight: 77th Pakistan Day celebrated

President brings CPEC under the spotlight: 77th Pakistan Day celebrated

President Mamnoon Hussain said Pakistan wanted peace and friendship with the whole world, specially with its neighbours, but India's irresponsible attitude and continuing violations of the Line of Control and Working Boundary have jeopardised peace of the
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
President brings CPEC under the spotlight: 77th Pakistan Day celebrated

President brings CPEC under the spotlight: 77th Pakistan Day celebrated

President Mamnoon Hussain said Pakistan wanted peace and friendship with the whole world, specially with its neighbours, but India's irresponsible attitude and continuing violations of the Line of Control and Working Boundary have jeopardised peace of the
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
President brings CPEC under the spotlight: 77th Pakistan Day celebrated

President brings CPEC under the spotlight: 77th Pakistan Day celebrated

President Mamnoon Hussain said Pakistan wanted peace and friendship with the whole world, specially with its neighbours, but India''s irresponsible attitude and continuing violations of the Line of Control and Working Boundary have jeopardised peace of th
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
President brings CPEC under the spotlight: 77th Pakistan Day celebrated

President brings CPEC under the spotlight: 77th Pakistan Day celebrated

President Mamnoon Hussain said Pakistan wanted peace and friendship with the whole world, specially with its neighbours, but India''''s irresponsible attitude and continuing violations of the Line of Control and Working Boundary have jeopardised peace of
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
AIIB approves 13 new members

AIIB approves 13 new members

The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said Thursday it has approved 13 new prospective members including Canada, in a coup for Beijing after Washington failed to dissuade US allies from signing up. The Beijing-headquartered multilat
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
AIIB approves 13 new members

AIIB approves 13 new members

The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said Thursday it has approved 13 new prospective members including Canada, in a coup for Beijing after Washington failed to dissuade US allies from signing up. The Beijing-headquartered multilat
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
AIIB approves 13 new members

AIIB approves 13 new members

The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said Thursday it has approved 13 new prospective members including Canada, in a coup for Beijing after Washington failed to dissuade US allies from signing up. The Beijing-headquartered multilat
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Eurozone banks jump on last chance for cheap ECB loans

Eurozone banks jump on last chance for cheap ECB loans

Banks rushed for a final round of cheap long-term loans from the European Central Bank, the Frankfurt institution said Thursday, as signs mount that the cost of money may soon rise. Some 474 banks borrowed a total of 233.5 billion euros ($252 billion) - a
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Eurozone banks jump on last chance for cheap ECB loans

Eurozone banks jump on last chance for cheap ECB loans

Banks rushed for a final round of cheap long-term loans from the European Central Bank, the Frankfurt institution said Thursday, as signs mount that the cost of money may soon rise. Some 474 banks borrowed a total of 233.5 billion euros ($252 billion) - a
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Eurozone banks jump on last chance for cheap ECB loans

Eurozone banks jump on last chance for cheap ECB loans

Banks rushed for a final round of cheap long-term loans from the European Central Bank, the Frankfurt institution said Thursday, as signs mount that the cost of money may soon rise. Some 474 banks borrowed a total of 233.5 billion euros ($252 billion) - a
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Lower CSF inflows to hurt non-tax revenue prospects

Lower CSF inflows to hurt non-tax revenue prospects

Only 21.3 percent under the budgeted Coalition Support Fund (CSF) has been released to Pakistan, as per a press release issued by the State Bank of Pakistan. In the ongoing fiscal year, the government budgeted Rs 170.7 billion under the CSF, while in the
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Lower CSF inflows to hurt non-tax revenue prospects

Lower CSF inflows to hurt non-tax revenue prospects

Only 21.3 percent under the budgeted Coalition Support Fund (CSF) has been released to Pakistan, as per a press release issued by the State Bank of Pakistan. In the ongoing fiscal year, the government budgeted Rs 170.7 billion under the CSF, while in the
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Lower CSF inflows to hurt non-tax revenue prospects

Lower CSF inflows to hurt non-tax revenue prospects

Only 21.3 percent under the budgeted Coalition Support Fund (CSF) has been released to Pakistan, as per a press release issued by the State Bank of Pakistan. In the ongoing fiscal year, the government budgeted Rs 170.7 billion under the CSF, while in the
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Lower CSF inflows to hurt non-tax revenue prospects

Lower CSF inflows to hurt non-tax revenue prospects

Only 21.3 percent under the budgeted Coalition Support Fund (CSF) has been released to Pakistan, as per a press release issued by the State Bank of Pakistan. In the ongoing fiscal year, the government budgeted Rs 170.7 billion under the CSF, while in the
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan Day marked at KU

Pakistan Day marked at KU

KU Department of Political Science Chairperson, Professor Dr Samina Saeed said that Pakistan was made not only by the struggle of one day but it took years to establish a motherland for the Muslims of the subcontinent after the sacrifices of thousands. We
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Bahrain frees AFP photographer

Bahrain frees AFP photographer

Bahraini authorities on Thursday released award-winning photographer Mohammed Al-Shaikh after holding him for more than 24 hours over his work for AFP, according to his family. Relatives said Al-Shaikh, who worked for AFP in Bahrain for several years unti
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Two Malaysian hostages found safe in Philippines

Two Malaysian hostages found safe in Philippines

Two ailing Malaysian seamen held hostage by Filipino Muslim militants for eight months were found Thursday aboard a boat adrift off the southern Philippines, the local military said. Tayudin Anjut, 45, and Abdurahim bin Sumas, 62, were abandoned by the Ab
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Ukraine probes arms depot explosion, military blames 'sabotage'

Ukraine probes arms depot explosion, military blames 'sabotage'

Ukraine on Thursday was probing a series of explosions that hit a munitions depot in the country's east overnight as the military blamed the incident on an "act of sabotage". "A fire broke out ... as a result of an act of sabotage at a depot in the town o
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Food insecurity 'widespread' in North Korea: report

Food insecurity 'widespread' in North Korea: report

Chronic food shortages and malnutrition are widespread in North Korea, a UN-led report said, as a senior official appealed to donors not to let political considerations get in the way of humanitarian assistance. The "Needs and Priorities" assessment by th
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Despite Trump push, health care vote going to the wire

Despite Trump push, health care vote going to the wire

Donald Trump faces a reckoning Thursday as US lawmakers vote on his presidency's biggest legislative test, the Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, as conservatives vowed to kill it unless important last-minute changes are made. The Republican
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Japanese nationalist claims cash from Abe as scandal deepens

Japanese nationalist claims cash from Abe as scandal deepens

A controversial nationalist educator said under oath Thursday he had received a donation for his school from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe despite the premier's repeated denials in an intensifying political scandal that has gripped the country.The na
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Duterte reignites martial law fears

Duterte reignites martial law fears

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned Thursday he may impose martial law and suspend elections for tens of thousands of local posts, fuelling concerns about democracy under his rule. Duterte said he was considering both measures as part of his contr
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Irsa takes step to supply additional water to Sindh

Irsa takes step to supply additional water to Sindh

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has closed Trimmu and Punjnad canals after extensive discussions with Punjab government aimed at supplying additional water to Sindh. The water regulator was criticised by Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah for n
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Irsa takes step to supply additional water to Sindh

Irsa takes step to supply additional water to Sindh

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has closed Trimmu and Punjnad canals after extensive discussions with Punjab government aimed at supplying additional water to Sindh. The water regulator was criticised by Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah for n
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Irsa takes step to supply additional water to Sindh

Irsa takes step to supply additional water to Sindh

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has closed Trimmu and Punjnad canals after extensive discussions with Punjab government aimed at supplying additional water to Sindh. The water regulator was criticised by Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah for n
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Saudi film festival postponed after sandstorm

Saudi film festival postponed after sandstorm

The launch of Saudi Arabia's main film festival has been postponed to next week due to a sandstorm, organisers said Thursday. The opening of the fourth Saudi Film Festival, slated to run from March 23-28 in the Gulf coastal city of Dhahran, was suspended
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Saudi film festival postponed after sandstorm

Saudi film festival postponed after sandstorm

The launch of Saudi Arabia's main film festival has been postponed to next week due to a sandstorm, organisers said Thursday. The opening of the fourth Saudi Film Festival, slated to run from March 23-28 in the Gulf coastal city of Dhahran, was suspended
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Cabinet to consider outsourcing of airports today

Cabinet to consider outsourcing of airports today

The Cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Friday (today) with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the chair will consider outsourcing of airports and miscellaneous facilities to the private sector. According to official sources, airports infrastructure in the
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Cabinet to consider outsourcing of airports today

Cabinet to consider outsourcing of airports today

The Cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Friday (today) with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the chair will consider outsourcing of airports and miscellaneous facilities to the private sector. According to official sources, airports infrastructure in the
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Cabinet to consider outsourcing of airports today

Cabinet to consider outsourcing of airports today

The Cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Friday (today) with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the chair will consider outsourcing of airports and miscellaneous facilities to the private sector. According to official sources, airports infrastructure in the
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Judge orders trial for Argentina ex-president

Judge orders trial for Argentina ex-president

A judge on Thursday ordered Argentina's former president Cristina Kirchner to stand trial on charges of financial mismanagement. It is the first of several cases against the combative 64-year-old leftist leader to go to trial. Kirchner is accused of order
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Judge orders trial for Argentina ex-president

Judge orders trial for Argentina ex-president

A judge on Thursday ordered Argentina's former president Cristina Kirchner to stand trial on charges of financial mismanagement. It is the first of several cases against the combative 64-year-old leftist leader to go to trial. Kirchner is accused of order
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Russia may be helping supply Taliban insurgents: US general

Russia may be helping supply Taliban insurgents: US general

The top US general in Europe said on Thursday that he had seen Russian influence on Afghan Taliban insurgents growing and raised the possibility that Moscow was helping supply the militants, whose reach is expanding in southern Afghanistan. "I've seen the
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Russia may be helping supply Taliban insurgents: US general

Russia may be helping supply Taliban insurgents: US general

The top US general in Europe said on Thursday that he had seen Russian influence on Afghan Taliban insurgents growing and raised the possibility that Moscow was helping supply the militants, whose reach is expanding in southern Afghanistan. "I've seen the
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
World Bank loans

World Bank loans

World Bank has generally been quite liberal in extending project loans to Pakistan. On 16th March, 2017, it again announced the approval of another loan of dollar 450 million for expanding banking access and social protection programme. Of the dollar 450
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Sense at last

Sense at last

After a hiatus of almost a year, during which period relations have been tense, Pakistan and India have at last returned to the negotiating table to discuss water issues. Two days of talks between the visiting 10-member Indian delegation led by India's In
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Tapping the real revenue potential

Tapping the real revenue potential

"Pakistan's tax revenue remains very low relative to comparator developing countries and the tax effort expected for the country's level of development. This reflects narrow tax bases, overgenerous tax concessions and exemptions, weak and fragmented reven
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Operation Searchlight

Operation Searchlight

Despite the complex and demanding negotiations during the tumultuous days of March 1971, a positive outcome was possible and seemed near but it came to grief because of the game plan of extremists of both the sides. The plans for military action to restor
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
IS and al-Qaeda focus on bombs behind carry-on computer ban: experts

IS and al-Qaeda focus on bombs behind carry-on computer ban: experts

The prohibition on carry-on electronics for certain flights to the US and Britain shows both the Islamic State group and al-Qaeda remain able to mount potent threats to civil aviation despite tighter airport security, experts say. The US authorities on Tu
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Corruption in PIA

Corruption in PIA

This is with reference to Interior Minister's press conference about FIA probing massive corruption in PIA and placing its CEO on ECL. The bad choice of a German who joined Lufthansa as an apprentice mechanic, and had no worthwhile management experience e
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Oil slips, inventories curb recovery from four-month lows

Oil slips, inventories curb recovery from four-month lows

Oil prices dipped on Thursday, struggling to recover from four-month lows because of investor concerns that OPEC-led supply cuts were not yet reducing record US crude inventories. Benchmark Brent crude oil was trading at $50.57 a barrel by 11:49 a.m. EDT
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Britain awards 25 oil exploration licences in frontier tender

Britain awards 25 oil exploration licences in frontier tender

Britain has awarded 25 licences for oil and gas exploration in previously untapped waters and announced a new licensing round for mature areas to be held in late May or June, the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) said on Thursday. Seventeen companies received e
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Shanghai copper rises

Shanghai copper rises

Shanghai Futures Exchange copper rose 0.5 percent to 47,120 yuan ($6,842) a tonne on Thursday as broader investor sentiment revived, while disruptions piled up in the zinc market. Premiums for copper and zinc deliveries in Shanghai fell. Zinc premiums fel
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
New York cotton nearly flat
Cotton

New York cotton nearly flat

ICE cotton futures were subdued on Thursday on muted speculative activity ahead of a federal acreage report due next week. The US Department of Agriculture will release its prospective crop plantings report on March 31. "We are coming to an index fund rol
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
UBG lauds SBP decision to open Pak-Iran banking channel

UBG lauds SBP decision to open Pak-Iran banking channel

The United Business Group (UBG) has welcomed the announcement of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to open banking channel between Pakistan and Iran. UBG Spokesman Gulzar Firoz said that opening of a bank channel will facilitate traders of both the countri
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Import of pulses up by 50 percent

Import of pulses up by 50 percent

Pakistan reliance on import of pulses surged by 50 per cent to $599.285 million in July-February 2017, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Pulses import growth stood at $199.305m in July-February 2017 from $399.980m in July-February 2016, the PBS'
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Al-Khidmat leads in supplying water to affected areas of Sindh

Al-Khidmat leads in supplying water to affected areas of Sindh

Amidst inherited impoverishment and widespread thirst and hunger all over the place, the Al-Khidmat Foundation Sindh comes to the fore to help out those who otherwise wouldn't be able to have sufficient amount of drinkable water available at their doorste
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PAF Academy Risalpur named after Air Marshal Asghar Khan

PAF Academy Risalpur named after Air Marshal Asghar Khan

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy Risalpur has been named after Air Marshal Asghar Khan (R), who was the first Muslim Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Air Force. To celebrate the event in a befitting manner, a grand ceremony was held at PAF Academy Risalpur
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
KP facing shortage of 0.9 million houses: Amjad

KP facing shortage of 0.9 million houses: Amjad

Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Housing, Dr Amjad Ali Khan has said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing shortage of 0.9 million houses with increase of 25000 houses per annum in the province. He disclosed this information while handing over plot
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Roomi discusses various issues with CEO TUSDEC

Roomi discusses various issues with CEO TUSDEC

President of Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI), Khawaja Jalaluddin Roomi while exchanging views with the Chief Executive Officer of Technology Up-gradation and Skill Development Company (TUSDEC), Alamgir Chaudhry said that skill building is a p
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Compensation cheques distributed among affected tribesmen

Compensation cheques distributed among affected tribesmen

The political administration distributed compensation cheques among the affected tribesmen belonging to the Maidan area in Tirah valley of the tribal Khyber Agency. Around 500 suffered tribesmen including Malikdinkhel and Zakhakhel were received compensat
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Governor visits Quaid's mausoleum

Governor visits Quaid's mausoleum

Governor Sindh, Muhammad Zubair, visited the Mausoleum of Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azad Mohammad Ali Jinnah and laid a floral wreath. The Governor along with a number of people offered Fateha for the great leader. Meanwhile, a dignified change of guar
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Bishop of Pakistan joins JUI-F

Bishop of Pakistan joins JUI-F

Bishop of Pakistan, Nazir Alam along with several followers joined Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) and vowed for joint efforts for development of the country. In a ceremony held here on Thursday, Bishop of Pakistan, Nazir Alam and his dozens of follower
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
CoAS felicitates nation

CoAS felicitates nation

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday congratulated the participants, spectators and the nation on successful holding of the Joint Services Parade. According to Tweet by Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major Gen
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Honesty, courtesy basic traits of NH&MP: IG

Honesty, courtesy basic traits of NH&MP: IG

Honesty, Courtesy and Help are basic traits of National Highways & Motorway Police (NH&MP) and its Guidance and Facilitation Centers are best example of providing effective help to the road users in distress. This was said by Shaukat Hayat Inspector Gener
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
UBL, CDC sign 'Depository Participant Agreement'

UBL, CDC sign 'Depository Participant Agreement'

United Bank Limited (UBL), Pakistan's Best Bank 2016, has signed a Depository Participant Agreement with Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC). Through this agreement the Bank's customers can now open and conduct transactions in their CDC A
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Prime Minister directs completion of road projects on time

Prime Minister directs completion of road projects on time

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said road network and transportation projects were vital to economic growth and directed their completion on time without compromising on the quality of work. "Road projects will connect far flung areas to
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Sasta Bazars closed due to security reasons

Sasta Bazars closed due to security reasons

The "Sastay Bazars" in the city would be kept closed till further orders due to security reasons and solid policy would be made after carrying out necessary administrative and security arrangements in this regard. This decision was made during the joint m
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
UHS celebrates Pakistan Day

UHS celebrates Pakistan Day

The students and staff of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) observed the Pakistan Day with traditional zeal and fervor and a renewed pledge to make the country a strong, progressive and prosperous state. The national flag was hoisted on the campus b
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
President confers Military awards on officers and men of armed forces

President confers Military awards on officers and men of armed forces

President Mamnoon Hussain has decorated the Military awards to the officers and men of Pakistan Army, Navy and Air Force. According to ISPR, an officer and a soldier were granted Tamgha-i-Jur'at while 9 Sitara-i-Basalat, 69 Tamgha-i-Basalat, 21 Imtiazi As
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
CPEC will make Pakistan more stable: SU VC

CPEC will make Pakistan more stable: SU VC

Sindh University Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr Fateh Muhammad Burfat has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will make Pakistan socially, economically and politically stable. He said that through the CPEC the fast railway system will be intr
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Bank Alfalah launches PayPak Classic Debit Card

Bank Alfalah launches PayPak Classic Debit Card

Bank Alfalah has joined hands with 1Link (Guarantee) Limited to launch Bank's first PayPak Classic Debit Card. PayPak is Pakistan's first Domestic Payment Scheme launched by 1Link Limited that aims at providing efficient, cost-effective, robust and ubiqui
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan keen to settle all issues with India: Basit

Pakistan keen to settle all issues with India: Basit

High Commissioner Abdul Basit on Thursday said Pakistan was keen to settle all the issues with India, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, through dialogue. He was addressing an impressive flag hoisting ceremony held at the Pakistan High Commission in
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan stands amongst world nations as an important country: Moin

Pakistan stands amongst world nations as an important country: Moin

Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin-ul-Haque has said that today Pakistan stands amongst the community of nations as an important country with strong democratic institutions, a fast growing economy, independent judiciary, and free media. He was addressi
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pak-Lankan ties sign of mutual trust, respect: HC

Pak-Lankan ties sign of mutual trust, respect: HC

High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka Major General Syed Shakeel Hussain (R) on Thursday said the relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka are firmly standing on the pillars of mutual trust, respect and desire to promote friendship. The High Commissi
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Mukherjee greets Pakistanis on national day

Mukherjee greets Pakistanis on national day

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday took to twitter to extend greeting to Pakistani nation and the government in connection with the national day celebrations. "Greetings to the government and people of Pakistan on their national day," tweeted M
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Jhagra confers awards on five personalities

Jhagra confers awards on five personalities

KP Governor Engr Iqbal Zafar Jhagra on behalf of the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mamnoon Hussain honoured one personality of the province with Sitara-i-Imtiaz and four personalities with Presidential Pride of Performance award. Furtherm
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan Day celebrated in AJK, GB

Pakistan Day celebrated in AJK, GB

Pakistan Day was celebrated throughout Azad Kashmir with national zeal and fervor on Thursday. Functions, Seminars and Rallies were held all over Azad Kashmir to mark the day. Various political, social, religious, educational and other organizations have
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Nation celebrates Pakistan Day with zeal and fervour

Nation celebrates Pakistan Day with zeal and fervour

The 77th Pakistan Day was celebrated on Thursday with traditional zeal and enthusiasm to mark the passage of the Lahore Resolution that led to the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of South Asia in 1947. The historic resolution, known as the
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan missions abroad celebrate Pakistan Day

Pakistan missions abroad celebrate Pakistan Day

Pakistan Day was celebrated with national spirit and fervour at Pakistani Missions abroad. The Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing organised a special ceremony to mark the passing of Pakistan Resolution on 23rd March, 1940. Ambassador of Pakistan Masood Khalid r
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan Day celebrated in KP, Fata

Pakistan Day celebrated in KP, Fata

Like other parts of the country Pakistan Day was celebrated with traditional zeal and national enthusiasm in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA). Special prayers were offered in the provincial capital's mosques for peace and p
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Mohmand Agency celebrates Pakistan Day with zeal

Mohmand Agency celebrates Pakistan Day with zeal

Pakistan Day was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm in the Mohmand Agency on Thursday with a call that tribesmen will continue their struggle for peace in the area which has been badly affected by the ongoing conflict. On this occasion Political Ag
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Maqsood elected chairman Potato Research Board

Maqsood elected chairman Potato Research Board

Chaudhry Muhammad Maqsood Ahmad Jatt, a progressive grower & representative of Potato Growers Coop Society, Okara has unanimously been elected as Chairman of the newly constituted Potato Research & Development Board. He was elected to this post at a meeti
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Governments come and go but PPP is here to stay: Zardari

Governments come and go but PPP is here to stay: Zardari

Former President and co-chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari said that governments come and go but his party was here to stay for all times to come. Addressing an event to mark Pakistan Day, Zardari said that he was the first one who
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Argentinian envoy calls for boosting trade volume

Argentinian envoy calls for boosting trade volume

Argentinian Ambassador Ivan Ivanissevich called for sector-specific measures and collective efforts to increase the bilateral trade volume which is less than the real potential. Exchanging views during his visit to Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Rs two billion to be spent on setting up HPT clinics: minister

Rs two billion to be spent on setting up HPT clinics: minister

Punjab Minister for Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that hepatitis prevention and treatment clinics (HPTC) would be set up at a cost of Rs 2 billion at district headquarter hospitals in the province.
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Shahbaz vows to eradicate corruption, poverty

Shahbaz vows to eradicate corruption, poverty

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has stated that he would not sit idle till the enrollment of last child in school, elimination of poverty and joblessness, elimination of ignorance, extortion, corruption, injustice as well as eradication of s
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Cotton growers advised to sow crop between April 15 to May 15
Cotton

Cotton growers advised to sow crop between April 15 to May 15

The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has advised the cotton growers to sow their crop between April 15 to May 15 and only use approved varieties of BT or Hybrid cotton seeds.In an advisory issued here on Thursday, a PAD spokesman also warned the owners
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Five killed in road mishap

Five killed in road mishap

At least five members of a family including a woman died and 15 others were injured in collision between two vehicles here on Thursday. Rescue sources said that a van carrying a family back home after attending wedding ceremony collided with a reckless dr
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Minister exhorts officials to expedite work on teaching hospital

Minister exhorts officials to expedite work on teaching hospital

Provincial Minister for Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education (SH & ME), Khawaja Salman Rafiq expressed annoyance over slow pace of construction work on Teaching Hospital Gujranwala (THG) and directed to accelerate the speed of work on the project.
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan Day celebrated with zeal in Faisalabad

Pakistan Day celebrated with zeal in Faisalabad

  • Pakistan Day was celebrated throughout the district with national enthusiasm and fervor with the renewal of pledge that we would utilize all energies and capabilities to get the Pakistan out of problems of terrorism and other issues and would do utmost
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PCGA submits budget proposals to NA body
Cotton

PCGA submits budget proposals to NA body

"We would not be able to run our ginning factories in next season of 2017-18 due to burden of taxes and other crises," said Chairman of Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA), Dr Jeso Mal while submitting budget proposals/recommendations to Standing C
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Duty on solar charge controllers revised

Duty on solar charge controllers revised

The Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) has revised the customs duty on Solar Charge Controllers (SCC) under Section 25(7) of the Customs Act, 1969. According to the revised valuation ruling, the Directorate initiated an exercise for determinatio
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
'Kashmir cause is injected in PPP ideology': Bilawal

'Kashmir cause is injected in PPP ideology': Bilawal

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday said that Kashmir cause is deeply injected in PPP ideology and the party would never budge an inch from its stand for the right of self-determination to the people of Kashmir. The PP
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan Day celebrated at Cadet College Pataro

Pakistan Day celebrated at Cadet College Pataro

The Pakistan Day was celebrated with national zeal & zest at Cadet College Petaro (CCP) on Thursday to commemorate the adoption of the Lahore Resolution which was passed on March 23, 1940. Presided over by the college Principal Commodore Mehboob Ellahi Ma
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Civil society voices concern over filthy water supply

Civil society voices concern over filthy water supply

Civil society activists from Hala, Saeedabad and Matiari talukas expressed deep concern over alarming increase in the volume of hepatitis cases in the district due to unsafe drinking water. The polluted water has a detrimental impact on the health of comm
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Emboldened Taliban capture key southern district

Emboldened Taliban capture key southern district

Taliban fighters captured the strategic southern district of Sangin on Thursday, officials said, another setback for Afghan forces in opium-rich Helmand province ahead of the spring fighting season. The capture of Sangin, where US and British forces suffe
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Around 250 feared dead in new Med migrant boat sinkings

Around 250 feared dead in new Med migrant boat sinkings

Around 250 African migrants are feared to have drowned in the Mediterranean after a rescue boat found two partially submerged rubber dinghies off Libya, a spokeswoman said Thursday. Laura Lanuza of Spanish charity Proactiva Open Arms said its boat Golfo A
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Flooding kills 11 in Angola

Flooding kills 11 in Angola

Floods in Angola have killed at least eleven people and left thousands homeless after the country was hit by torrential rain, rescuers said Thursday. More than 700 homes were destroyed following the deluge in the coastal northwestern Luanda province which
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
10 Egyptian soldiers killed in bombings

10 Egyptian soldiers killed in bombings

Ten Egyptian soldiers were killed in two roadside bombings as they clashed with Islamic State group jihadists in the Sinai Peninsula, the military said on Thursday. Fifteen jihadists were also killed in the fighting, the military said in a statement, with
Published 24 Mar, 2017 12:00am
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