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Print - 2017-05-13
ArcelorMittal notches up $1 billion profit

ArcelorMittal notches up $1 billion profit

Global steel giant ArcelorMittal said Friday that "positive market momentum" and rising shipments enabled it to swing back into profit in the first quarter of 2017. ArcelorMittal said in a statement that it booked a bottom-line profit of $1.0 billion (920
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Deutsche Post confirms targets despite Q1 profit drop

Deutsche Post confirms targets despite Q1 profit drop

German logistics group Deutsche Post said Thursday it was confident of meeting its objectives for the year, insisting that business was strong in the first quarter, even if its bottom line fell. Deutsche Post said in a statement that net profit slipped by
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Philippine keeps rates on hold as inflation not a threat

Philippine keeps rates on hold as inflation not a threat

The Philippine central bank left policy rates unchanged on Thursday in a widely expected move, saying inflation posed little threat even as the economy is set to sustain its strong growth momentum. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) kept its benchmark
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
BMW makes veiled jobs warning, urges Brexit pragmatism

BMW makes veiled jobs warning, urges Brexit pragmatism

German high-end carmaker BMW issued a veiled warning on Thursday that a bad Brexit deal could see Mini production leave Britain, calling for "pragmatism" from London and Brussels in EU exit talks. "We hope for pragmatism from all parties in the Brexit neg
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
German economic growth picks up speed
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German economic growth picks up speed

The German economy defied increased political risks and picked up speed in the first quarter of 2017 as companies invested more, consumers and the state continued to spend and exports soared despite the threat of rising protectionism. Europe's biggest eco
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Wells Fargo announces $2 billion in additional cost cuts

Wells Fargo announces $2 billion in additional cost cuts

Tarnished banking giant Wells Fargo said Thursday it will cut an additional $2 billion in costs each year as it aims to restore its reputation following a fake bank accounts scandal. The leader in mortgage lending said it will slash another $2 billion ann
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
IMF tells eurozone to cut Greece some slack

IMF tells eurozone to cut Greece some slack

IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Friday urged eurozone lenders to cut Greece some slack on its debts, as hopes rose that a deal on easing repayments could be wrapped up later this month. The International Monetary Fund has made more generous debt relief a c
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
US retail sales rise broadly; consumer prices rebound

US retail sales rise broadly; consumer prices rebound

US retail sales increased broadly in April while consumer prices rebounded, pointing to a pickup in economic growth and a gradual rise in inflation that could keep the Federal Reserve on track to raise interest rates next month. The reports on Friday adde
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
China central bank shuffles market funding, injects medium term cash

China central bank shuffles market funding, injects medium term cash

China's central bank injected fresh funds through a medium-term lending facility on Friday while keeping a tight rein on short-term funding in what appeared to be a further effort to dampen speculative investment while keeping the economy adequately funde
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
More UK cars bought on credit

More UK cars bought on credit

The proportion of cars being bought in Britain on credit is rising, according to data released on Friday, as a regulator begins a review into how finance plans are sold due to fears of irresponsible lending. In the 12 months to March, 86.5 percent of new
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
US complains to China about North Korea's attendance at Silk Road summit

US complains to China about North Korea's attendance at Silk Road summit

The United States warned China on Friday that North Korea's attendance at a weekend summit on China's new Silk Road could affect the participation of other countries, casting a shadow over what is Beijing's biggest diplomatic event of 2017. Two sources wi
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Nepal signs up to China's new Silk Road plan

Nepal signs up to China's new Silk Road plan

Nepal on Friday signed up to China's new Silk Road drive, a massive infrastructure project spanning some 65 countries at the centre of the Asian giant's push to expand its global influence. The long discussed deal between impoverished Nepal and its much b
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Shanghai stocks down for fifth week

Shanghai stocks down for fifth week

Shanghai stocks bounced on Friday, but still posted a fifth straight week of losses amid lingering worries over economic growth and regulatory measures aimed at curbing risky lending and speculation. The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 0.9 percent, to 3,385.3
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
ArcelorMittal notches up $1 billion profit

ArcelorMittal notches up $1 billion profit

Global steel giant ArcelorMittal said Friday that "positive market momentum" and rising shipments enabled it to swing back into profit in the first quarter of 2017. ArcelorMittal said in a statement that it booked a bottom-line profit of $1.0 billion (920
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
China, US seal trade deal as ties warm
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China, US seal trade deal as ties warm

Beijing and Washington announced Friday an agreement giving US beef, natural gas and certain financial services access to China's massive market in a deal highlighting the warm ties nurtured by their presidents. The US in exchange will allow cooked Chines
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Indian shares down

Indian shares down

Indian shares ended lower on Friday, after jumping to record highs twice this week, as investors turned cautious ahead of inflation data and booked profits in recent outperformers. The broader NSE index closed down 0.23 percent at 9,400.90, but was up 1.2
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Tokyo stocks lower

Tokyo stocks lower

Tokyo stocks finished lower Friday, hit by a strong yen and profit taking, with traders awaiting earnings from a string of companies including auto maker Suzuki and cosmetics firm Shiseido. The Nikkei 225 index has come within spitting distance of the 20,
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Friday's early trade: stocks slip as bank, industrial sectors drag

Friday's early trade: stocks slip as bank, industrial sectors drag

US stocks edged lower on Friday and were on track to book declines for the week, weighed down by financial and industrial sectors. Wall Street has been trading in a tight range in the past two weeks, with the S&P 500 not moving more than 0.4 percent in ei
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Wall Street slides as investors fret about retail
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Wall Street slides as investors fret about retail

US stocks fell on Thursday after worse-than-expected sales drops at Macy's and Kohl's sparked a selloff in shares of department stores and stirred fears that consumers are not spending enough to drive strong economic growth. Macy's dismal quarterly perfor
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Australian, New Zealand shares slip

Australian, New Zealand shares slip

Australian shares ended the week lower on Friday, hurt by declines in the financial sector, while strength in the materials sector driven by overnight gains in gold and copper prices helped curtail some of the losses. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed 0.7 perc
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
US bond yields little changed

US bond yields little changed

US Treasury yields were little changed for a second day on Thursday after hitting their highest levels since March as losses in Wall Street stocks offset an April jump in producer prices and a poorly received 30-year bond auction. The drop in US share pri
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
US bond yields little changed

US bond yields little changed

US Treasury yields were little changed for a second day on Thursday after hitting their highest levels since March as losses in Wall Street stocks offset an April jump in producer prices and a poorly received 30-year bond auction. The drop in US share pri
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Taiwan stocks retreat

Taiwan stocks retreat

Taiwan stocks crossed the key 10,000 level for a third time this week before reversing course to trade marginally lower, with the semiconductor sector leading the decline. The main TAIEX index was down 0.13 percent at 9,988.41 as of 0308 GMT on Friday, af
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Sri Lankan shares near one-year high

Sri Lankan shares near one-year high

Sri Lankan shares ended marginally higher on Friday, near a one-year high, led by gains in blue chips such as Ceylon Tobacco Company Plc and conglomerate John Keells Holdings Plc. Stockbrokers said they expect the bullish trend to continue next week with
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
DHA sets up heatstroke camp

DHA sets up heatstroke camp

The metropolis is in grip of severe heat wave which warrants taking proper preventive measures to avoid heat stroke. DHA, aware of its social responsibilities as a corporate body, established a Heat Stroke Preventive Camp at Mubarak Masjid Seaview in DHA
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Unscheduled loadshedding: LHC issues notices to power companies

Unscheduled loadshedding: LHC issues notices to power companies

The Lahore High Court on Friday issued notices to power distribution companies for May 23 in a petition challenging unscheduled loadshedding in the holy month of Ramazan. The petitioner, Judicial Activism Panel, during the proceedings, through its Chairma
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Unscheduled loadshedding: LHC issues notices to power companies

Unscheduled loadshedding: LHC issues notices to power companies

The Lahore High Court on Friday issued notices to power distribution companies for May 23 in a petition challenging unscheduled loadshedding in the holy month of Ramazan. The petitioner, Judicial Activism Panel, during the proceedings, through its Chairma
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Reserves decline on debt servicing
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Reserves decline on debt servicing

Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves have reached below $21 billion owing to external debt servicing. According to State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) weekly foreign exchange report issued on Thursday, the country's total liquid foreign reserves declined $
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
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BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Reserves decline on debt servicing
Exchange

Reserves decline on debt servicing

Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves have reached below $21 billion owing to external debt servicing. According to State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) weekly foreign exchange report issued on Thursday, the country's total liquid foreign reserves declined $
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Reserves decline on debt servicing
Exchange

Reserves decline on debt servicing

Pakistan''s total liquid foreign reserves have reached below $21 billion owing to external debt servicing. According to State Bank of Pakistan''s (SBP) weekly foreign exchange report issued on Thursday, the country''s total liquid foreign reserves decline
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Reserves decline on debt servicing
Exchange

Reserves decline on debt servicing

Pakistan''''s total liquid foreign reserves have reached below $21 billion owing to external debt servicing. According to State Bank of Pakistan''''s (SBP) weekly foreign exchange report issued on Thursday, the country''''s total liquid foreign reserves d
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Government may raise urea export quota by 100 percent
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Government may raise urea export quota by 100 percent

Following the demand of the industry, the federal government is likely to increase the urea export quota by 100 percent to 6 million tons. Fertiliser industry is expecting that the domestic urea demand, during this year, will remain flat. Last year, some
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Government may raise urea export quota by 100 percent
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Government may raise urea export quota by 100 percent

Following the demand of the industry, the federal government is likely to increase the urea export quota by 100 percent to 6 million tons. Fertiliser industry is expecting that the domestic urea demand, during this year, will remain flat. Last year, some
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Government may raise urea export quota by 100 percent
Exchange

Government may raise urea export quota by 100 percent

Following the demand of the industry, the federal government is likely to increase the urea export quota by 100 percent to 6 million tons. Fertiliser industry is expecting that the domestic urea demand, during this year, will remain flat. Last year, some
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (May 12, 2017).

Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Indian court hands abattoirs reprieve after Hindu party crackdown

Indian court hands abattoirs reprieve after Hindu party crackdown

India's most populous state must immediately re-issue licences to abattoirs closed in a recent crackdown led by Hindu hardliners that angered the country's Muslim minority, a court ruled on Friday. The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh state, a Hindu priest
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Indian court hands abattoirs reprieve after Hindu party crackdown

Indian court hands abattoirs reprieve after Hindu party crackdown

India's most populous state must immediately re-issue licences to abattoirs closed in a recent crackdown led by Hindu hardliners that angered the country's Muslim minority, a court ruled on Friday. The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh state, a Hindu priest
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Telecom sector deserves attention

Telecom sector deserves attention

The fiscal regime of the country continues to be distorted by several inequities. Addressing the media on "Telecom Taxation Impacting the Consumers" in Islamabad on 4th May, 2017, Aslam Hayat, Chief, Corporate Affairs, Telenor, regretted that Pakistan tel
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Macron's stunning win

Macron's stunning win

Sunday's presidential election in France won by the youthful Emmanuel Macron wasn't the routine run-of-the-mill contest between two political rivals; it was more than this. It was a win-or-lose battle between two competing ideologies and a verdict on the
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
All eyes are on China
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All eyes are on China

May 14 and 15 are testing days for China, which seeks recognition as a country that can lead the world economies, a status enjoyed by America for more than seven decades. More than 20 heads of state, over 50 leaders of international organisations, over 10
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: Dollar at 106 on open market

THE RUPEE: Dollar at 106 on open market

The rupee touched an important barrier of 106 in relation to the dollar on Friday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee also shed four paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.82 and Rs 104.83 respectively, they said.
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: Dollar at 106 on open market

THE RUPEE: Dollar at 106 on open market

The rupee touched an important barrier of 106 in relation to the dollar on Friday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee also shed four paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.82 and Rs 104.83 respectively, they said.
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Election interference fears gains traction in Europe as US probe lags

Election interference fears gains traction in Europe as US probe lags

A sense of urgency has come to the fore in Europe in the wake of allegations that the 2016 US election were targeted by Russia, claims Moscow has dismissed. US President Donald Trump's firing this week of FBI director James Comey has rekindled interest in
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
'To have or to be?'

'To have or to be?'

That Business Recorder op-ed writers Huzaima Bukhari and Dr Ikramul Haq are profound insofar as their articulation is concerned is a fact. "It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor" - Seneca.
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold moves up

US MIDDAY: gold moves up

Gold rose on Friday and was set to end the week little changed as the sudden sacking of the head of the FBI in the United States stoked investor concerns and boosted demand for bullion, and the US dollar and Treasury yields fell. Spot gold was up 0.3 perc
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (May 12, 2017).

Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Corn soars

Corn soars

US corn futures firmed on Friday on light short-covering ahead of the weekend and uncertainty about planting weather in the Midwest, analysts said. Soyabeans drifted lower, with the benchmark Chicago Board of Trade July contract notching a 1-1/2 week low.
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (May 12, 2017).

Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Rubber rises
Exchange

Rubber rises

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures rose for a fourth straight session on Friday, supported by firm oil prices, brokers said. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for October delivery finished 0.7 yen higher at 214.5 yen ($1.89) per kg. Crude rubber in
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Oil dips as US adds rigs for 17th straight week

Oil dips as US adds rigs for 17th straight week

Oil prices fell slightly on Friday as evidence that US production was still rising overshadowed hopes that the global crude glut would diminish on expected production cut extensions from OPEC and other producing countries. US drillers added oil rigs for t
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (May 12, 2017).

Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Cotton futures trade limit up, hit near three-year high
Cotton

Cotton futures trade limit up, hit near three-year high

ICE cotton futures surged to trade limit up on Friday, hitting a near-three year high and settling at the highest since June, 2014 on strong demand from pending mill fixations and fund buying as supplies of the natural fibre have been tightening.
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Senators condemn attack on Haideri's convoy

Senators condemn attack on Haideri's convoy

The suicide attack on Deputy Chairman Senate Maulana Ghafoor Haideri at Mastung in Balochistan on Friday earned the ire of lawmakers, prompting a federal minister to accuse the government of not launching offensive against militant hideouts in Turbat whic
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
CJP convenes meeting of AJDF governing body today

CJP convenes meeting of AJDF governing body today

Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, Chief Justice of Pakistan/Chairman Governing Body Access to Justice Development Fund (AJDF) has been pleased to convene a meeting of the Governing Body Access to Justice Development Fund (AJDF) on 13-5-2017 at 12:00 pm in Supreme
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (May 12, 2017) and the forecast for Saturday (May 13, 2017).

Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
IFC providing landmark transaction to help build largest wind power farm

IFC providing landmark transaction to help build largest wind power farm

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing $66 million, and mobilising a further $172 million, in a landmark transaction to help build Pakistan's largest wind power farm, to address severe energy shortages and boost the development of renewable e
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
IFC providing landmark transaction to help build largest wind power farm

IFC providing landmark transaction to help build largest wind power farm

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing $66 million, and mobilising a further $172 million, in a landmark transaction to help build Pakistan's largest wind power farm, to address severe energy shortages and boost the development of renewable e
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Pesco takes steps to improve power distribution system

Pesco takes steps to improve power distribution system

Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (PESCO), has taken crucial steps had been taken to improve power distribution system throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. On the directives of Chief Executive PESCO Engineer Shabir Ahmad several new grid stations have been co
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Prime Minister slams attack on Maulana Haideri

Prime Minister slams attack on Maulana Haideri

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday strongly condemned the attack on the motorcade of Deputy Chairman Senate Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri in Mastung. The Prime Minister expressed deep concern for the well-being of Deputy Chairman Senate and praye
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
JI chief calls on Zardari

JI chief calls on Zardari

Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Maulana Senator Sirajul Haq called on former President Asif Ali Zardari here at Zardari House Islamabad on Friday afternoon, says a press release. Both leaders discussed current political situation in the country. Former Interior Min
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Bilawal condemns Mastung blast

Bilawal condemns Mastung blast

Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday condemned bomb blast in Mastung that caused in which several people were killed and Deputy Chairman of Senate Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri was injured among several others today. The PPP ch
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Nacta's BoG not once met since 2013

Nacta's BoG not once met since 2013

The board of governors of National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has not held a single meeting since 2013, leaving a question mark over the efforts of present government to make the authority a robust body to curb terrorism in the country. A senior
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Bahria Enclave incident: SC takes notice

Bahria Enclave incident: SC takes notice

"Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has taken notice of Bahria Enclave incident wherein during the recording of a private TV channel programme, stage collapsed causing deaths and injuries to many people. "Notice was taken on media reports
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
KP Assembly terms attack on JUI-F leader a conspiracy

KP Assembly terms attack on JUI-F leader a conspiracy

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Friday condemned suicide attack on JUI-F stalwart, Deputy Chairman Senate, Abdul Ghafoor Haideri in Mastung, Balochistan and termed it a conspiracy against peace and development in the country. The matter was raised by Oppos
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan, Belarus bilateral political consultations held
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Pakistan, Belarus bilateral political consultations held

The 3rd Round of Pakistan-Belarus Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Minsk on May 11-12, 2017. The Pakistan side was led by Ambassador Zaheer A. Janjua, Additional Secretary (Europe), while Deputy Foreign Minister Valentin Rybakov headed
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan, Belarus bilateral political consultations held
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Pakistan, Belarus bilateral political consultations held

The 3rd Round of Pakistan-Belarus Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Minsk on May 11-12, 2017. The Pakistan side was led by Ambassador Zaheer A. Janjua, Additional Secretary (Europe), while Deputy Foreign Minister Valentin Rybakov headed
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
International Women Business Summit ends

International Women Business Summit ends

A two-day International Women Business Summit 2017, organized by Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Peshawar, concluded here on Friday. Approximately 200 women from across the country attended the event. The summit featured two days of networking for
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Chinese businessmen keen to invest in KP: Khattak

Chinese businessmen keen to invest in KP: Khattak

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak on Friday said that he was proceeding with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to Peoples' Republic of China to attend a big road show to be participated by heads of 28 countries. Addressing a reception here at his
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
AMC asked not to charge front-end load from walk-in customers
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AMC asked not to charge front-end load from walk-in customers

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed an Asset Management Company (AMC) to eliminate practice of charging front-end load from a walk-in customer, as the sales staff share a portion of the sales load charged to investor as
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
10-hour power outage to drop production: PIAF

10-hour power outage to drop production: PIAF

The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) has expressed its concern over the decision of electricity closure to industry from 6:00 pm to 4:00 am and said the 10-hour shut down would curtail production. PIAF Chairman Irfan Iqbal Sheikh i
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
FBR chief for facilitating taxpayers, disposing of pending cases

FBR chief for facilitating taxpayers, disposing of pending cases

Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed the regional tax offices to facilitate the taxpayers and dispose of pending audit cases at the earliest, said sources. It may be noted that the number of cases selected for audit is around 8000 in the r
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
KU admission test tomorrow

KU admission test tomorrow

The Karachi University's admission test for M.Phil, PhD, MS and MS will be held at 10 am on Sunday, it announced on Friday. The highest number of students, 1,165, applied in the faculty of science, followed by 764 in social sciences, 292 in Islamic studie
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
British HC calls on Nisar

British HC calls on Nisar

British High Commissioner Thomas Drew on Friday called on Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan at Punjab House. Pak-UK bilateral relations, progress on steps being taken to further strengthen mutual cooperation in various areas was reviewed besides d
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
PM, CoAS meeting: Jindal's visit did not figure: Marriyum

PM, CoAS meeting: Jindal's visit did not figure: Marriyum

Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday contradicted a news item appeared in a section of media about mention of Indian businessman Sajjan Jindal's visit to Pakistan during Prime Minister Nawaz Sh
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Border Outpost Construction Project inaugurated

Border Outpost Construction Project inaugurated

A meeting was held on Friday between Brigadier Muhammad Yousaf Majoka, DIG FC KP and Katie Stana, INL Director to mark the inauguration of Border Outpost Construction Project at General Headquarters, Rawalpindi. DIG FC KP expressed his gratitude to INL's
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Zardari slams attack on Haideri's convoy

Zardari slams attack on Haideri's convoy

Former president of Pakistan and president Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians, Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned attack on the convoy of Deputy Chairman Senate Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri and said that it has become necessary to eliminate the min
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Governor asks foreign missions to help soft travel advisory
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Governor asks foreign missions to help soft travel advisory

Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair has urged the foreign missions and international investors to play their role in issuance of a positive travel advisory for Pakistan by their respective governments. Addressing here on Friday a session organized by Citiz
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Seminar on water issues held at SAU Tandojam

Seminar on water issues held at SAU Tandojam

Experts, mostly researchers on water and agriculture took up the issues of water conflicts within neighboring countries, mainly Pakistan, India and Afghanistan and said, "dialogue is only solution necessary to put the nation on track of development." They
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
PM arrives in China

PM arrives in China

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived here on Friday to participate in the One Belt, One Road forum, aimed at regional development through win-win cooperation. Li Shixiang, Vice Chairman Beijing Municipal Chinese People Political Consultative Conference (CP
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Vigilance teams formed to monitor LLB exams

Vigilance teams formed to monitor LLB exams

Sindh University (SU) Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Fateh Muhammad Burfat has formed different vigilance teams in order to stop cheating and other malpractices in annual examinations of LLB which have started on Friday in various affiliated colleges of the
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
Lawyers observe black day

Lawyers observe black day

The legal fraternity on Friday observed a black day to mourn killings of innocent people in Karachi on May 12, 2007, when then deposed chief justice Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was scheduled to address the Sindh High Court Bar. Lawyers appeared be
Published 13 May, 2017 12:00am
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