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Print - 2017-04-07
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
Stocks fall in thin trade

Stocks fall in thin trade

A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday. The benchmark KSE-100 index lost another 220.71 points to close at 47,356.60 points. Trading activity also remained very thin due to investors'' lack of interest. The daily trading volumes dec
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (April 06, 2017).

Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Stocks fall in thin trade

Stocks fall in thin trade

A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday. The benchmark KSE-100 index lost another 220.71 points to close at 47,356.60 points. Trading activity also remained very thin due to investors'''' lack of interest. The daily trading volumes d
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
BRIndex30 loses 111.06 points

BRIndex30 loses 111.06 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 25,835.83 points. It touched an intraday high of 26,025.96 points and an intraday low of 25,674.13 points and closed at 25,724.77 points which was -111.06 points or -0.43 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
BRIndex30 loses 111.06 points

BRIndex30 loses 111.06 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 25,835.83 points. It touched an intraday high of 26,025.96 points and an intraday low of 25,674.13 points and closed at 25,724.77 points which was -111.06 points or -0.43 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Panama case verdict: eager anticipation hurting economy: Sindh governor

Panama case verdict: eager anticipation hurting economy: Sindh governor

Amid criticism on former Army Chief General Raheel Sharif, Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair on Thursday said that anticipation over Panamagate verdict has had an adverse impact on the country's economy. "It's not just the stock market; even foreign investor
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Panama case verdict: eager anticipation hurting economy: Sindh governor

Panama case verdict: eager anticipation hurting economy: Sindh governor

Amid criticism on former Army Chief General Raheel Sharif, Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair on Thursday said that anticipation over Panamagate verdict has had an adverse impact on the country''s economy. "It''s not just the stock market; even foreign invest
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: little change
Currency

THE RUPEE: little change

The rupee shrugged off its overnight gains against the dollar on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee moved with little change in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.86 and Rs 104.88 respectively, they said.
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Political parties: ECP releases details of assets

Political parties: ECP releases details of assets

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday released the details of the assets of political parties for the year 2015. The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has more expenses than income. Similarly, the expenses of Pakistan Peoples Par
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: little change
Currency

THE RUPEE: little change

The rupee shrugged off its overnight gains against the dollar on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee moved with little change in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.86 and Rs 104.88 respectively, they said.
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Political parties: ECP releases details of assets

Political parties: ECP releases details of assets

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday released the details of the assets of political parties for the year 2015. The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has more expenses than income. Similarly, the expenses of Pakistan Peoples Par
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Preserve economic stability gains, IMF tells government

Preserve economic stability gains, IMF tells government

The International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to strengthen its export and manufacturing industries and to fix its electricity supply or face putting hard-won economic gains at risk. The IMF said recent reforms, including cutting costly subsidies, pr
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Preserve economic stability gains, IMF tells government

Preserve economic stability gains, IMF tells government

The International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to strengthen its export and manufacturing industries and to fix its electricity supply or face putting hard-won economic gains at risk. The IMF said recent reforms, including cutting costly subsidies, pr
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (April 06, 2017).

Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Preserve economic stability gains, IMF tells government

Preserve economic stability gains, IMF tells government

The International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to strengthen its export and manufacturing industries and to fix its electricity supply or face putting hard-won economic gains at risk. The IMF said recent reforms, including cutting costly subsidies, pr
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (April 06, 2017).

Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Senate body approves Limited Liability Partnership Bill, 2017

Senate body approves Limited Liability Partnership Bill, 2017

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Thursday approved the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Bill, 2017. The committee which met here under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla was informed that the proposed law provides a new form of b
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (April 06, 2017).

Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Senate body approves Limited Liability Partnership Bill, 2017

Senate body approves Limited Liability Partnership Bill, 2017

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Thursday approved the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Bill, 2017. The committee which met here under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla was informed that the proposed law provides a new form of b
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Senate body approves Limited Liability Partnership Bill, 2017

Senate body approves Limited Liability Partnership Bill, 2017

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Thursday approved the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Bill, 2017. The committee which met here under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla was informed that the proposed law provides a new form of b
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (April 06, 2017)

Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
ADB projects 5.2 percent GDP growth
Currency

ADB projects 5.2 percent GDP growth

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected GDP growth for Pakistan at 5.2 percent in fiscal year 2017, a rate that has been downgraded by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to five percent, and 5.5 percent in 2018 against six percent projected in the budget, but
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (April 06, 2017).

Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
ADB projects 5.2 percent GDP growth
Currency

ADB projects 5.2 percent GDP growth

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected GDP growth for Pakistan at 5.2 percent in fiscal year 2017, a rate that has been downgraded by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to five percent, and 5.5 percent in 2018 against six percent projected in the budget, but
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
ADB projects 5.2 percent GDP growth
Currency

ADB projects 5.2 percent GDP growth

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected GDP growth for Pakistan at 5.2 percent in fiscal year 2017, a rate that has been downgraded by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to five percent, and 5.5 percent in 2018 against six percent projected in the budget, but
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
ADB projects 5.2 percent GDP growth
Currency

ADB projects 5.2 percent GDP growth

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected GDP growth for Pakistan at 5.2 percent in fiscal year 2017, a rate that has been downgraded by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to five percent, and 5.5 percent in 2018 against six percent projected in the budget, but
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (April 06, 2017).

Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Sindh government again restrained from removing IGP Khawaja

Sindh government again restrained from removing IGP Khawaja

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday again restrained the provincial government from removing Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh AD Khawaja by extending its earlier interim order that suspended the Sindh government's notification, in this regard. A
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (April 06, 2017) and the forecast for Friday (April 07, 2017).

Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Sindh government again restrained from removing IGP Khawaja

Sindh government again restrained from removing IGP Khawaja

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday again restrained the provincial government from removing Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh AD Khawaja by extending its earlier interim order that suspended the Sindh government's notification, in this regard. A
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Thai king signs junta's new constitution

Thai king signs junta's new constitution

Thailand's king signed a new military-backed constitution on Thursday that strengthens the army's hand in government and puts the country on the path to polls after three years of junta rule. The military says the charter - Thailand's twentieth since 1932
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Thai king signs junta's new constitution

Thai king signs junta's new constitution

Thailand's king signed a new military-backed constitution on Thursday that strengthens the army's hand in government and puts the country on the path to polls after three years of junta rule. The military says the charter - Thailand's twentieth since 1932
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Global transit system: Customs set to implement UN TIR Convention

Global transit system: Customs set to implement UN TIR Convention

Pakistan Customs is finalising arrangements to implement the United Nation TIR Convention enabling the country to become part of an international customs transit system, it is learnt. Under the new system, Pakistani export containers/vehicles will move th
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Global transit system: Customs set to implement UN TIR Convention

Global transit system: Customs set to implement UN TIR Convention

Pakistan Customs is finalising arrangements to implement the United Nation TIR Convention enabling the country to become part of an international customs transit system, it is learnt. Under the new system, Pakistani export containers/vehicles will move th
Published 07 Apr, 2017 12:00am
Global transit system: Customs set to implement UN TIR Convention

Global transit system: Customs set to implement UN TIR Convention

Pakistan Customs is finalising arrangements to implement the United Nation TIR Convention enabling the country to become part of an international customs transit system, it is learnt. Under the new system, Pakistani export containers/vehicles will move th
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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