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Print - 2017-04-07
Bangladesh closes one of world's most polluted places

Bangladesh closes one of world's most polluted places

A historic leatherworking quarter in Bangladesh once labelled among the most polluted places on earth was shut Thursday as police enforced a court ruling to protect a vital waterway. Conservationists have been fighting for years to close the century-old t
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Iraqi helicopter downed in fight to retake Mosul

Iraqi helicopter downed in fight to retake Mosul

The Islamic State group shot down an Iraqi helicopter operating over Mosul Thursday, as security forces announced they recaptured another neighbourhood in their nearly six-month-old offensive against the jihadist stronghold. The operation to retake west M
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
May holds first talks with Tusk since Brexit launch

May holds first talks with Tusk since Brexit launch

British Prime Minister Theresa May and EU president Donald Tusk on Thursday held their first face-to-face talks since she triggered the process for leaving the bloc as Brexit negotiations loom. The visit follows an outcry in Britain over Tusk last week ou
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Arrests, planes grounded in Argentina strike

Arrests, planes grounded in Argentina strike

Airlines grounded international flights and police scuffled with protesters Thursday as workers staged a general strike in protest at job and pay cuts. Conservative President Mauricio Macri condemned the call to strike in Latin America's third-biggest eco
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Chinese university buys campus space near Oxford

Chinese university buys campus space near Oxford

China's Peking University is buying a 19th-century manor house near Oxford in southern England to use as a campus in a multimillion-dollar deal, the estate agent handling the deal told AFP on Thursday. Foxcombe Hall, which has a vaulted banqueting hall, I
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Europe a 'rotting continent', says Erdogan

Europe a 'rotting continent', says Erdogan

Europe is a "rotting continent" and the "centre of Nazism", President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday in his latest withering attack on the European Union in the campaign ahead of a crucial referendum. Erdogan has repeatedly lashed out at the EU aft
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
EU adds to North Korea sanctions

EU adds to North Korea sanctions

The European Union on Thursday imposed additional sanctions on North Korea over nuclear and ballistic missile tests which it said threatened international security. The move comes at a time of increased tensions as North Korea presses ahead with nuclear a
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
North Korea to deliver 'ruthless blow' if provoked by US: envoy

North Korea to deliver 'ruthless blow' if provoked by US: envoy

North Korea is ready to deliver the "most ruthless blow" if provoked by the United States, its ambassador to Moscow said Thursday, after President Donald Trump pledged to keep building up defences against Pyongyang. "Our army has already said that if ther
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
US diplomat visits Shri Varun Dev Mandir

US diplomat visits Shri Varun Dev Mandir

The Consul General of the United States Grace Shelton visited the Shri Varun Dev Mandir, a historic Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord of the Seas (Varuna) and believed to be the only temple dedicated to the Lord of the Seas in Pakistan, at Manora Island.
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
SC issues notices on Naheed's plea

SC issues notices on Naheed's plea

Accepting the plea of slain Benzair Bhutto's confidant Naheed Khan seeking registration of Pakistan People's Party in her name on Thursday the Supreme Court issued notices to respondents including Election Commission of Pakistan, Secretary General of PPP-
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Another carcass of whale shark brought to harbour

Another carcass of whale shark brought to harbour

Fishermen have brought another carcass of endangered whale shark to the country's largest fisheries harbour the other night, official said on Thursday. The carcass was chopped into pieces without being officially dissected as maritime and security departm
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Hate speech case: ATC issues arrest warrants of Sattar, others

Hate speech case: ATC issues arrest warrants of Sattar, others

An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM) leader Farooq Sattar and other fugitives. The arrest warrants have been issued in case pertaining to the provocative speech of MQM founder Altaf H
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
International moot on medical education begins today

International moot on medical education begins today

Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar will hold the 5th annual three-day International conference on Medical Education at the university from today (Friday). According to statement issued here on Thursday, the university will organize a three-day inter
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
FGEHF accused of selling plots at exorbitant rates: NA body informed

FGEHF accused of selling plots at exorbitant rates: NA body informed

Basic facilities like land, central road and water are missing in Thalian Housing Project but Federal Government Employees Housing Foundation (FGEHF) is selling plots there at much exorbitant rates, such as a plot of 500 square yards is being sold at Rs 2
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Security beefed up in Islamabad

Security beefed up in Islamabad

The city police have further beefed up security in the federal capital and sped up search operations in the outskirts of the federal capital following the recent terrorist attack in Lahore. An official of city police said that high-ups of Islamabad police
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
PUC urges world to get Syria rid of Assad regime

PUC urges world to get Syria rid of Assad regime

Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Thursday condemned the chemical gas attack in Syria and urged the international community, especially Muslim world, to play due role to rid Syrian people of Bashaar al-Asad regime. Speaking at a press conference, Chairman PUC
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
SC moved against military courts

SC moved against military courts

The Wattan Party has approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan against the establishment of military courts under 23rd constitutional amendment. The petitioner, Barrister Zafarullah Khan of Watan Party, pleaded that the establishment of military courts is
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
UBL, German embassy sign MoU

UBL, German embassy sign MoU

United Bank Limited (UBL), Pakistan's Best Bank 2016, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the German embassy in Islamabad. Through this collaboration, Pakistani students aspiring to obtain student visas for further studies in German e
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Loadshedding: PPPP submits calling attention notice in NA Secretariat

Loadshedding: PPPP submits calling attention notice in NA Secretariat

Pakistan Peoples' Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) on Thursday submitted a calling attention notice in the National Assembly Secretariat about the load-shedding of electricity in the country. PPPP MNAs Abdul Sattar Bachani, Dr Nafisa Shah, Mir Aijaz Jakhrani
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Islamabad police fail to recover Nawab Leghari

Islamabad police fail to recover Nawab Leghari

The city police failed to recover and locate a former adviser to chief minister Sindh, who was kidnapped from his home by some unidentified persons on April 5. A police official said that Nawab Ali Leghari, former adviser to chief minister Sindh, was pick
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
NUST Olympiad kicks off

NUST Olympiad kicks off

The third edition of NUST Olympiad, the biggest co-curricular event of National University of Sciences & Technology, kicked off at its main campus here on Thursday. Rector NUST Lieutenant General Naweed Zaman (Retd) graced the inaugural ceremony as a chie
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
KU Professor Riaz granted bail

KU Professor Riaz granted bail

A sessions court on Thursday granted bail to Karachi University prof Dr Riaz Ahmed in a case pertaining to possession of illicit weapons. According to details, the court heard arguments related to the case and decided to approve the bail request by Dr Ria
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
PPL-funded Virtual Varsity campus inaugurated

PPL-funded Virtual Varsity campus inaugurated

"The only sustainable way of improving livelihoods and well-being of underserved communities in the country is by providing them access to quality education. "We at Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) are proud to establish a higher education facility for th
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
'My Karachi' expo opens today

'My Karachi' expo opens today

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has made all arrangement to hold its 14th flagship international event "My Karachi, Oasis of Harmony" at the Expo Centre. Exhibition 2017 will be held from April 7 to 9, and Chief Minister Sindh Murad Al
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Court bars declaring Sharjeel Memon as PO

Court bars declaring Sharjeel Memon as PO

Accountability Court on Thursday barred authorities from declaring former provincial minister Sharjeel Memon as proclaimed offender in corruption cases worth five billion and 77 crore rupees. Memon went to the court despite being ill during which the cour
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
PBC can exercise powers to reconstitute standing bodies: SC

PBC can exercise powers to reconstitute standing bodies: SC

Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), apex body of the lawyers in the country, can exercise powers to reconstitute standing committees to run its affairs. The PBC was rendered non-functional in September 2016 after change of its
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Hajj balloting: Sindh Bank declares names of successful employees

Hajj balloting: Sindh Bank declares names of successful employees

Balloting for successful employees in Sindh Bank for Hajj 2017 was conducted by Tariq Ahsan, President/CEO of the Bank. As per computerized balloting, the following four staff members have been declared as principal successful employees, Muhammad Bilal As
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
PESCO recovery is 91 percent, line losses cut by 2 percent: BoD told

PESCO recovery is 91 percent, line losses cut by 2 percent: BoD told

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) PESCO Engineer Shabir Ahmad has said that the recovery of the power distribution company is 91pc while line losses have been reduced by 2pc, adding that 100pc implementation of the Photo Meter Reading will redress the complai
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
EU envoy visits PBIT, acknowledges economic development in Punjab

EU envoy visits PBIT, acknowledges economic development in Punjab

EU Ambassador Jean Francois Cautain on Thursday visited Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) and appreciated Punjab government for the steps it took for sustainable development and economic progress. Provincial Minister Tahir Khalil Sindhu and PBIT
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Violations of IWT by India may trigger war: PMKM

Violations of IWT by India may trigger war: PMKM

Continuous violations of the Indus Basin Water Treaty by India may lead to a horrific war between the two neighbouring countries and the international community should take it as a matter of concern.
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
EOBI clarification

EOBI clarification

This is in response to a news item "EFP rejects EOBI notices" carried by Business Recorder on 14th March 2017. The Director General (Operations/ spokesperson for EOBI strongly denies the contents of the news item. Factually, none of the Hon'able Co
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
PSP to launch movement for solving people's issues

PSP to launch movement for solving people's issues

Pak Sarzameen Party is going to start a movement which will either end with the lives of party workers or on achieving its objectives of solving the problems of people, said PSP Chairperson Mustafa Kamal on Thursday. "We will investigate the case of Dr Im
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
ABL Islamic Bank gets 'Best Emerging Bank' award at GFIF

ABL Islamic Bank gets 'Best Emerging Bank' award at GFIF

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Lahore organised fifth Global Forum on Islamic Finance (GFIF) at a hotel in Lahore, in which ABL Islamic Banking was awarded as the "Best Emerging Bank in Islamic Finance". The award was presented by Dr
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
SECP invites comments on draft futures exchanges regulations

SECP invites comments on draft futures exchanges regulations

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) moving ahead with the implementation of recently promulgated Futures Market Act, 2016, has formulated draft Futures Exchanges (Licensing & Operations) Regulations, 2017.
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Gang involved in fake and flying invoices busted

Gang involved in fake and flying invoices busted

The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue (IR) has busted an organized gang involved in business of fake and flying invoices to commit tax frauds and claim illegal input tax adjustments, reflecting existence of blacklisted b
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
PJBF elects new office-bearers

PJBF elects new office-bearers

Following the elections of Board Members at the Annual General Meeting of the Pakistan Japan Business Forum (PJBF) on March 6, office-bearers were elected at the Board's meeting on Monday, April 3 in Karachi. The following members were elected to the resp
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Cement's capacity utilization reaches 101 percent

Cement's capacity utilization reaches 101 percent

Cement despatches reached a historic high level in March 2017 touching almost 4 million tons with capacity utilization crossing 101 percent on the strength of robust domestic demand though exports declined by 60 percent compared with exports executed in M
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
More rain, hailstorm forecast

More rain, hailstorm forecast

Rain, hailstorm accompanied with cool breeze lowered the temperature throughout the province of Punjab besides other parts of the country. A change in weather provided much needed relief to the people, as the spell of hot weather subsided with the breeze
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Three bodies found in Karachi salon

Three bodies found in Karachi salon

Three bodies were found in a salon in North Nazimabad area of Karachi Thursday morning. Central SSP Muqaddas Haider told a private TV channel, since there were no torture marks or bullet wounds on the bodies, they were suspected to have died due to a gas
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Port congestion charges termed 'unjustified'

Port congestion charges termed 'unjustified'

The chairman of the Pakistan Yarn Merchant Association (PYMA), Danish Hanif, has said that port congestion charges are against the ground realities and totally unjustified, due to which imports are facing huge financial burden and demanded there charges w
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
NMC course participants visit PIA Training Centre

NMC course participants visit PIA Training Centre

A group of 14 participants attending the 106th National Management Course at the National Management College (NMC) visited PIA Training Centre here this afternoon. The group, headed by Naeem Aslam, Dean National School of Public Policy and NMC, was welcom
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
MCCI, Saarc arbitration council ink memo

MCCI, Saarc arbitration council ink memo

The Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) and Saarc Arbitration Council (Saarco) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further strengthen the process of mediation in the region. MCCI President Khawaja Jalaluddin Roomi inked MoU
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Punjab government urged to amend provincial drug act

Punjab government urged to amend provincial drug act

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Punjab government to amend the provincial drug act in line with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States of America to save the local pharma industry. The LCCI President A
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
World Bank team meets chairperson Tevta

World Bank team meets chairperson Tevta

World Bank team comprising of Upasana Khadka (consultant) and Shezada Ahmed Irfan met with chairperson Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Irfan Qaiser Sheikh with the objective of developing a project on International Labor Mobili
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
World Bank team meets chairperson Tevta

World Bank team meets chairperson Tevta

World Bank team comprising of Upasana Khadka (consultant) and Shezada Ahmed Irfan met with chairperson Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Irfan Qaiser Sheikh with the objective of developing a project on International Labor Mobili
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Pir along with seven followers nabbed

Pir along with seven followers nabbed

Security forces on Thursday conducted a raid on an intelligence report on a shrine in Kharotabad area of Quetta and arrested a Pir and his seven followers. According to details, the Pir who is identified as Abdul Muhammad is an Afghan national. The arrest
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Draft of code of conduct for media disappears?

Draft of code of conduct for media disappears?

Senate Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage has expressed suspicions over disappearance of code of conduct for media drafted by it, which was sent to the panel formulated by the prime minister for its study and examination
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Plea to CoAS: families seek safe return of loved ones

Plea to CoAS: families seek safe return of loved ones

Families of missing persons have appealed to the Chief of Army Staff, Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmad Butt, Chief Justice of Pakistan and other authorities concerned to ensure early and safe recovery of their loved ones. Speaking a
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Annual Health Event 2017 opens at Sindh university

Annual Health Event 2017 opens at Sindh university

The Vice-Chancellor of University of Sindh (UoS) Professor Dr Fateh Muhammad Burfat inaugurated the "3rd Annual Health Event 2017." The event was organized by Institute of Biochemistry, UoS in collaboration with Research & Development Foundation (RDF), An
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Non-duty paid cigarettes seized in Peshawar

Non-duty paid cigarettes seized in Peshawar

Regional Tax Office (RTO), Peshawar has seized 1,50,000 sticks of counterfeit and non-duty paid cigarettes of various brands during a raid in Karkhano Market, Hayatabad. The counterfeit and non-duty paid cigarettes included 555, Pine and Milano. The Tobac
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Militancy-hit Peshawar to release first international film

Militancy-hit Peshawar to release first international film

Peshawar city that has suffered more than a decade of devastating extremist violence is set to release its first ever international movie, the filmmakers said Thursday, a hopeful sign as security improves. Peshawar was for years hit by militancy and unres
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Khattak opens KP website on CPEC

Khattak opens KP website on CPEC

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pervez Khattak, inaugurated the newly developed website of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Pak-China Economic Corridor (CPEC) in a ceremony at Chief Minister Secretariat Peshawar on Thursday. It has been jointly launche
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Sherpao seeks KP's 'legal' share in NFC award

Sherpao seeks KP's 'legal' share in NFC award

Chairman, Qaumi Watan Party, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has called upon the federal government to ensure legal share of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in National Finance Commission (NFC) award. He also asked it for taking steps serving the Pukhtoons populatio
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
NBP keen to install ATMs at railway stations

NBP keen to install ATMs at railway stations

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is interested in installing the Auto Teller Machine (ATM) at railway stations, even in trains as well. The areas of cooperation between NBP and Pakistan Railways can be described as cooperation in various development projec
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
PM proposes setting up of Pak-Germany Chamber of Commerce

PM proposes setting up of Pak-Germany Chamber of Commerce

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Thursday while vowing to enhance bilateral economic ties with Germany proposed the establishment of bilateral Chamber of Commerce to further develop bilateral economic relations. He was talking to Dr Gerd Muller, German Federal
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
'Government focusing on preventive healthcare programme'

'Government focusing on preventive healthcare programme'

The Punjab government is implementing a consolidated and comprehensive preventive healthcare programme for prevention of diseases. Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Health Khawaja Imran Nazir stated this while talking to the media after visiting f
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
PITB moot vows to launch NEN

PITB moot vows to launch NEN

The 4th PITB Roundtable IT Industry Conference resolved to launch National Entrepreneurs Network (NEN) to provide a forum for all leading incubators, accelerators and VC firms to join hands to further promote this fast evolving sector. National Entreprene
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Wapda invites former chairmen to consultative seminar

Wapda invites former chairmen to consultative seminar

In what can be termed the first move of its kind, the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain (retd) has invited former Chairmen WAPDA to a consultative seminar, scheduled to be held at WAPDA Hou
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
'Checking of consignments at ports being upgraded'

'Checking of consignments at ports being upgraded'

The National Logistic Cell (NLC) Director Dry Ports and Border Terminals Brigadier Nadeem Iqbal Raja (retd) has said the consignments checking and scanning system at the ports is being upgraded that would give substantial relief to the business community.
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
More permanent members won't make UNSC more democratic: Maleeha

More permanent members won't make UNSC more democratic: Maleeha

Adding more permanent members to the UN Security Council will not make the 15-member body more representative, democratic and accountable, a top Pakistani diplomat Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi said Wednesday, while advocating expansion in the non-permanent ca
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
'Motorbike ambulance service helps save precious lives'

'Motorbike ambulance service helps save precious lives'

Punjab Emergency Services (Rescue 1122) Director General Dr Rizwan Naseer said that motorbike ambulance service will help save precious human lives by providing quick service to the patients. "This service shall improve services delivery and response time
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
PIAF slams attack on census team

PIAF slams attack on census team

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) on Thursday condemned the terrorist attack on census team including army officials, saying the business community fully supports the government and armed forces to carry on census across the countr
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
LHC suspends order against Pemra chief

LHC suspends order against Pemra chief

The Lahore High Court on Thursday suspended an order of a sessions court of Gujranwala that had directed police to register a case against Chairman Pemra Absar Alam. The court issued notices to respondents for April 29 in response to a petition of Pemra C
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
SZAB Law College to commemorate ZAB today

SZAB Law College to commemorate ZAB today

The students committee and administration of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Law College Memon Goth Malir have announced a joint programme to commemorate former Prime Minister and founding chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party on his 38th death anniversary on Fr
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
'Strategy to take benefits of CPEC project being evolved'

'Strategy to take benefits of CPEC project being evolved'

Provincial Minister for Irrigation & Chairman PIDA Amanat Ullah Khan Shadikhel has said that a comprehensive strategy was being designed to take maximum benefits of the CPEC project, adding that the farming community would also be beneficiary of the gover
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Use of chemical weapons in Syria termed crime against humanity

Use of chemical weapons in Syria termed crime against humanity

Chief of Jamaat e Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq has called upon the world community to take notice of the use of chemical weapons on the Syrian people by the regime of Bashar al Asad. In a statement here on Thursday, he said that 'the chemical att
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
KMC Council forms 27 committees

KMC Council forms 27 committees

The Council of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation on Thursday constituted 27 committees and their respective chairmen to have a proper check on the performance of KMC's departments. Presiding over the meeting at the Old KMC Building, Karachi mayor Wasee
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Seminar on CPEC held at KU

Seminar on CPEC held at KU

Karachi University's Institute of Sustainable Halophyte Utilization on Thursday held a seminar titled "Sindh at the crossroad of success through CPEC," aimed at clearing up misconceptions about the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and explaining its vario
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Five killed as rockslide hit a house in Karachi

Five killed as rockslide hit a house in Karachi

Five people were killed and nine others were injured when a rockslide hit a house in Baldia Town, here on Thursday. Police said the incident occurred in the hilly Gulshan-e-Ghazi Town during early hours. As soon as the rockslide hit the ill-fated house, c
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Economic growth can reach 12 percent in three decades: Ahsan

Economic growth can reach 12 percent in three decades: Ahsan

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal Thursday claimed that Pakistan's economic growth can reach 12 per cent in the next three decades, mainly due to investment and development work being carried out under China- Pakistan Economic Corr
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Cotton hits 10-week low
Cotton

Cotton hits 10-week low

ICE cotton futures retreated to touch a 10-week low on Thursday, as speculators liquidated and index funds rolled positions. The May cotton contract on ICE Futures US settled down 0.48 percent at 74.51 cents per lb. The contract touched a session low at 7
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Chemical attack?

Chemical attack?

According to media reports, at least 72 people, among them 20 children, were killed in Tuesday's attack in rebel held Khan Sheikhun in Syria, and dozens more were left gasping for air, convulsing and foaming at the mouth. The World Health Organisation is
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
With leaks and vacancies, US Fed on shaky ground

With leaks and vacancies, US Fed on shaky ground

Tuesday's sudden resignation of a US central bank policy maker finds the Federal Reserve on shakier ground, with the Trump administration poised to reshape it by filling several empty seats. Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank,
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Investment in jeopardy

Investment in jeopardy

Incorporated in 1913, KE is Pakistan's only vertically integrated power utility with the license to provide electricity to Karachi, Pakistan's commercial hub and the largest city. The network spans 6500 sq. km. serving a 2.5 million strong customer base i
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Our challenges and solutions

Our challenges and solutions

Pakistan, even after 70 years of existence, is facing multiple challenges-economic disparities, poverty, political polarizations, disharmony between the centre and provinces, terrorism, sectarianism, militancy, extremism, intolerance, bigotry, corruption,
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Striking a delicate balance

Striking a delicate balance

Last April, a joint session of parliament turned down a Saudi request for troops to fight on its side in Yemen. It was certainly a difficult decision, but neutrality in the conflict, which pits Saudi Arabia and Iran against each other, counterbalanced all
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Load shedding to persist beyond 2017

Load shedding to persist beyond 2017

The entire federal cabinet, led by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has repeatedly claimed that load shedding would be eliminated by 2018, the year of the general elections - a commitment that, if achieved, is widely believed to brighten PML-N's electoral pro
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
London could lose status as Europe''s financial hub: Dijsselbloem

London could lose status as Europe''s financial hub: Dijsselbloem

London may lose its commanding position as the financial hub of Europe once Britain has left the European Union, Eurogroup president Jeroen Dijsselbloem said Thursday. "It will be hugely complex to allow the City to remain that service centre for Europe i
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
London could lose status as Europe's financial hub: Dijsselbloem

London could lose status as Europe's financial hub: Dijsselbloem

London may lose its commanding position as the financial hub of Europe once Britain has left the European Union, Eurogroup president Jeroen Dijsselbloem said Thursday. "It will be hugely complex to allow the City to remain that service centre for Europe i
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
London could lose status as Europe's financial hub: Dijsselbloem

London could lose status as Europe's financial hub: Dijsselbloem

London may lose its commanding position as the financial hub of Europe once Britain has left the European Union, Eurogroup president Jeroen Dijsselbloem said Thursday. "It will be hugely complex to allow the City to remain that service centre for Europe i
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Suu Kyi denies ethnic cleansing of Myanmar minority

Suu Kyi denies ethnic cleansing of Myanmar minority

Aung San Suu Kyi has denied security forces have carried out ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, speaking to the BBC after the UN rights council agreed to investigate allegations of rape, murder and torture against the army. Rights groups say
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Suu Kyi denies ethnic cleansing of Myanmar minority

Suu Kyi denies ethnic cleansing of Myanmar minority

Aung San Suu Kyi has denied security forces have carried out ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, speaking to the BBC after the UN rights council agreed to investigate allegations of rape, murder and torture against the army. Rights groups say
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Cabinet may grant approval to revision in US cargo MoU

Cabinet may grant approval to revision in US cargo MoU

The Federal Cabinet is likely to grant approval to a revision in the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pakistan and the US to ensure speedy transit of US cargo to and from Afghanistan through Pakistan. Sources told Business Recorder </
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Cabinet may grant approval to revision in US cargo MoU

Cabinet may grant approval to revision in US cargo MoU

The Federal Cabinet is likely to grant approval to a revision in the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pakistan and the US to ensure speedy transit of US cargo to and from Afghanistan through Pakistan. Sources told Business Recorder </
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Cabinet may grant approval to revision in US cargo MoU

Cabinet may grant approval to revision in US cargo MoU

The Federal Cabinet is likely to grant approval to a revision in the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pakistan and the US to ensure speedy transit of US cargo to and from Afghanistan through Pakistan. Sources told Business Recorder </
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Turkmenistan president fires influential energy chief

Turkmenistan president fires influential energy chief

Turkmenistan''s president has fired the head of the oil and gas sector that accounts for over 90 percent of the isolated country''s exports, state media reported Thursday. The Central Asian country''s state-controlled Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper said Y
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Turkmenistan president fires influential energy chief

Turkmenistan president fires influential energy chief

Turkmenistan's president has fired the head of the oil and gas sector that accounts for over 90 percent of the isolated country's exports, state media reported Thursday. The Central Asian country's state-controlled Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper said Yash
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Turkmenistan president fires influential energy chief

Turkmenistan president fires influential energy chief

Turkmenistan's president has fired the head of the oil and gas sector that accounts for over 90 percent of the isolated country's exports, state media reported Thursday. The Central Asian country's state-controlled Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper said Yash
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Forex reserves fall by $245 million

Forex reserves fall by $245 million

The country''s total liquid foreign exchange reserves declined by $245 million to $21.550 billion during the week ended March 31, 2017. During the week, forex reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $264 million to $16.466 billion.
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Forex reserves fall by $245 million

Forex reserves fall by $245 million

The country's total liquid foreign exchange reserves declined by $245 million to $21.550 billion during the week ended March 31, 2017. During the week, forex reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $264 million to $16.466 billion. T
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Forex reserves fall by $245 million

Forex reserves fall by $245 million

The country's total liquid foreign exchange reserves declined by $245 million to $21.550 billion during the week ended March 31, 2017. During the week, forex reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $264 million to $16.466 billion. T
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
German court convicts five of backing Syria jihadists

German court convicts five of backing Syria jihadists

A German court on Thursday convicted five Islamic extremists of supporting jihadist groups in Syria and handed down jail terms of up to six years and three months. The four men and one woman helped the Islamic State and other militant groups with recruits
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
German court convicts five of backing Syria jihadists

German court convicts five of backing Syria jihadists

A German court on Thursday convicted five Islamic extremists of supporting jihadist groups in Syria and handed down jail terms of up to six years and three months. The four men and one woman helped the Islamic State and other militant groups with recruits
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
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