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Print - 2017-06-29
Enemy's new tactics unmasked by Army

Enemy's new tactics unmasked by Army

Army is closely following the sectarian and ethnic colours being deliberately given to the recent spate of incidents in the country by hostile intelligence agencies/sponsored anti-state elements. Having failed to divide us through terrorism, our enemy is
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Enemy's new tactics unmasked by Army

Enemy's new tactics unmasked by Army

Army is closely following the sectarian and ethnic colours being deliberately given to the recent spate of incidents in the country by hostile intelligence agencies/sponsored anti-state elements. Having failed to divide us through terrorism, our enemy is
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Minister satisfied with CPEC pace

Minister satisfied with CPEC pace

Pakistan has been smoothly implementing an ambitious plan to build an economic corridor with China, despite experiencing some challenges, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Wednesday. China has promised $57 billion in investment in projects along the C
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Minister satisfied with CPEC pace

Minister satisfied with CPEC pace

Pakistan has been smoothly implementing an ambitious plan to build an economic corridor with China, despite experiencing some challenges, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Wednesday. China has promised $57 billion in investment in projects along the C
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Minister satisfied with CPEC pace

Minister satisfied with CPEC pace

Pakistan has been smoothly implementing an ambitious plan to build an economic corridor with China, despite experiencing some challenges, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Wednesday. China has promised $57 billion in investment in projects along the C
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Banks surpass SME financing Target

Banks surpass SME financing Target

The State Bank's 2016 financing targets for SMEs have been achieved, according to figures released by the central bank. The targets, which the State Bank had introduced on January 1, 2016, were based on the sizes of the banks/DFIs in terms of their assets
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Banks surpass SME financing Target

Banks surpass SME financing Target

The State Bank's 2016 financing targets for SMEs have been achieved, according to figures released by the central bank. The targets, which the State Bank had introduced on January 1, 2016, were based on the sizes of the banks/DFIs in terms of their assets
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Banks surpass SME financing Target

Banks surpass SME financing Target

The State Bank''s 2016 financing targets for SMEs have been achieved, according to figures released by the central bank. The targets, which the State Bank had introduced on January 1, 2016, were based on the sizes of the banks/DFIs in terms of their asset
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Foreign office slams US sanctions on Salahuddin

Foreign office slams US sanctions on Salahuddin

The Foreign Office has slammed the designation of supporters of the Kashmiri right to self-determination as terrorists, terming it 'completely unjustified'. This was stated by Foreign Office in a statement issued here on Tuesday, a day after the US State
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Foreign office slams US sanctions on Salahuddin

Foreign office slams US sanctions on Salahuddin

The Foreign Office has slammed the designation of supporters of the Kashmiri right to self-determination as terrorists, terming it 'completely unjustified'. This was stated by Foreign Office in a statement issued here on Tuesday, a day after the US State
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Trump admin 'speaking India's language': Nisar

Trump admin 'speaking India's language': Nisar

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar on Tuesday expressed concern over what he said was the administration of US President Donald Trump 'speaking India's language', a day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Trump during an official trip to the US.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Trump admin 'speaking India's language': Nisar

Trump admin 'speaking India's language': Nisar

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar on Tuesday expressed concern over what he said was the administration of US President Donald Trump 'speaking India's language', a day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Trump during an official trip to the US.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Bromance as Trump and Modi hail friendship at first talks

Bromance as Trump and Modi hail friendship at first talks

US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embraced each other as friends and partners Monday, pledging their quest for economic growth would strengthen rather than undermine ties between the world's two largest democracies.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Bromance as Trump and Modi hail friendship at first talks

Bromance as Trump and Modi hail friendship at first talks

US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embraced each other as friends and partners Monday, pledging their quest for economic growth would strengthen rather than undermine ties between the world's two largest democracies.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Cotton growing areas shrink: government to revisit sugar policy
Cotton

Cotton growing areas shrink: government to revisit sugar policy

Concerned with a sharp decline in cotton growing areas, the government has decided to revisit National Sugar Policy formulated during the PPP government, well informed sources told Business Recorder This decision was taken at a recent meeting pres
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Cotton growing areas shrink: government to revisit sugar policy
Cotton

Cotton growing areas shrink: government to revisit sugar policy

Concerned with a sharp decline in cotton growing areas, the government has decided to revisit National Sugar Policy formulated during the PPP government, well informed sources told Business Recorder This decision was taken at a recent meeting pres
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Cotton growing areas shrink: government to revisit sugar policy
Cotton

Cotton growing areas shrink: government to revisit sugar policy

Concerned with a sharp decline in cotton growing areas, the government has decided to revisit National Sugar Policy formulated during the PPP government, well informed sources told Business Recorder This decision was taken at a recent meeting pres
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Maryam, too, summoned by JIT

Maryam, too, summoned by JIT

The joint investigation team (JIT) probing Sharif family's offshore assets, has summoned Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the only daughter of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, to appear before it on July 05 for questioning. In the summons addressed to Maryam Nawaz Sharif
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Maryam, too, summoned by JIT

Maryam, too, summoned by JIT

The joint investigation team (JIT) probing Sharif family's offshore assets, has summoned Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the only daughter of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, to appear before it on July 05 for questioning. In the summons addressed to Maryam Nawaz Sharif
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Imran criticises Prime Minister for employing 'pressure tactic'

Imran criticises Prime Minister for employing 'pressure tactic'

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that any objection on joint investigation team (JIT) probing Sharif family's offshore assets is tantamount to making objection on apex court's ruling in Panama leaks case. "The way he [N
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Imran criticises Prime Minister for employing 'pressure tactic'

Imran criticises Prime Minister for employing 'pressure tactic'

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that any objection on joint investigation team (JIT) probing Sharif family's offshore assets is tantamount to making objection on apex court's ruling in Panama leaks case. "The way he [N
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
US Republicans, facing health care revolt, delay Senate vote

US Republicans, facing health care revolt, delay Senate vote

US Republicans eager to repeal "Obamacare" suffered a deeply embarrassing setback Tuesday when shrinking support forced them to postpone votes on their controversial health care overhaul, one of President Donald Trump's top priorities.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
PIA flights remain disturbed due to heavy rains

PIA flights remain disturbed due to heavy rains

The flights schedule of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has badly disturbed following heavy downpour in the city. According to details, due to unfavourable weather throughout the country, the flights schedule of several PIA flights remained disturbe
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Two alpinists go missing on 'Killer Mountain'

Two alpinists go missing on 'Killer Mountain'

Two alpinists, a Spaniard and an Argentinian, have gone missing while attempting to summit a peak in northern Pakistan nicknamed "Killer Mountain", mountaineering experts said Tuesday.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Two alpinists go missing on 'Killer Mountain'

Two alpinists go missing on 'Killer Mountain'

Two alpinists, a Spaniard and an Argentinian, have gone missing while attempting to summit a peak in northern Pakistan nicknamed "Killer Mountain", mountaineering experts said Tuesday.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Deal reachedS on cuts to UN peacekeeping: diplomat

Deal reachedS on cuts to UN peacekeeping: diplomat

A tentative deal on nearly $600 million in cuts to the UN peacekeeping budget has been reached following weeks of tough negotiations over US demands for a sharp cost reduction, a Security Council diplomat said Wednesday. The United Nations will spend $7.3
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Deal reachedS on cuts to UN peacekeeping: diplomat

Deal reachedS on cuts to UN peacekeeping: diplomat

A tentative deal on nearly $600 million in cuts to the UN peacekeeping budget has been reached following weeks of tough negotiations over US demands for a sharp cost reduction, a Security Council diplomat said Wednesday. The United Nations will spend $7.3
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
'Special' train to ferry Sikh pilgrims faces India's curbs

'Special' train to ferry Sikh pilgrims faces India's curbs

Indian Rail Authority prevented Sikh Pilgrims to enter Pakistan through Pakistan Railways Special Pilgrims Train. Pakistan Railways Special Train usually leaves for Wagha Railways Station to bring Sikh Pilgrims to Pakistan who arrives to commemorate vario
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
'Special' train to ferry Sikh pilgrims faces India's curbs

'Special' train to ferry Sikh pilgrims faces India's curbs

Indian Rail Authority prevented Sikh Pilgrims to enter Pakistan through Pakistan Railways Special Pilgrims Train. Pakistan Railways Special Train usually leaves for Wagha Railways Station to bring Sikh Pilgrims to Pakistan who arrives to commemorate vario
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
India approves plan to sell stake in Air India

India approves plan to sell stake in Air India

India's cabinet approved Wednesday plans to sell a stake in state-run Air India as the debt-saddled carrier struggles to compete with low-cost rivals in one of the world's fastest-growing airline markets. "A civil aviation ministry proposal was received b
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
India approves plan to sell stake in Air India

India approves plan to sell stake in Air India

India's cabinet approved Wednesday plans to sell a stake in state-run Air India as the debt-saddled carrier struggles to compete with low-cost rivals in one of the world's fastest-growing airline markets. "A civil aviation ministry proposal was received b
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
India approves plan to sell stake in Air India

India approves plan to sell stake in Air India

India''s cabinet approved Wednesday plans to sell a stake in state-run Air India as the debt-saddled carrier struggles to compete with low-cost rivals in one of the world''s fastest-growing airline markets. "A civil aviation ministry proposal was received
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Trading of shares in PSX to begin today
Exchange

Trading of shares in PSX to begin today

The formal trading of shares of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on its own Exchange will start today (Thursday). The listing process of PSX at its own Exchange has been completed following the sale of remaining 20 percent its shares through initial public o
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Trading of shares in PSX to begin today
Exchange

Trading of shares in PSX to begin today

The formal trading of shares of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on its own Exchange will start today (Thursday). The listing process of PSX at its own Exchange has been completed following the sale of remaining 20 percent its shares through initial public o
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Trading of shares in PSX to begin today
Exchange

Trading of shares in PSX to begin today

The formal trading of shares of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on its own Exchange will start today (Thursday). The listing process of PSX at its own Exchange has been completed following the sale of remaining 20 percent its shares through initial public o
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Helicopter launches grenade attacks on Venezuela SC

Helicopter launches grenade attacks on Venezuela SC

Venezuela's army has been put on alert after four grenades were hurled at the Supreme Court from a helicopter, President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday, in a potentially dramatic escalation of the violence gripping the oil-rich South American country.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Helicopter launches grenade attacks on Venezuela SC

Helicopter launches grenade attacks on Venezuela SC

Venezuela's army has been put on alert after four grenades were hurled at the Supreme Court from a helicopter, President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday, in a potentially dramatic escalation of the violence gripping the oil-rich South American country.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Protests held across India after attacks against Muslims

Protests held across India after attacks against Muslims

Protests were held in cities across India on Wednesday against a wave of attacks on Muslims by mobs that accuse them of killing cows or eating beef. The protests follow the stabbing to death last week of a 16-year-old boy accused of possessing beef on a t
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Protests held across India after attacks against Muslims

Protests held across India after attacks against Muslims

Protests were held in cities across India on Wednesday against a wave of attacks on Muslims by mobs that accuse them of killing cows or eating beef. The protests follow the stabbing to death last week of a 16-year-old boy accused of possessing beef on a t
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Qataris hire Swiss lawyers to sue Gulf 'siege' states

Qataris hire Swiss lawyers to sue Gulf 'siege' states

A top Qatari human rights group said Wednesday it will employ Swiss lawyers to seek compensation for those impacted by the decision of Gulf countries to cut ties with the emirate. Ali bin Smaikh Al-Marri, chairman of Qatar's National Human Rights Commissi
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Qataris hire Swiss lawyers to sue Gulf 'siege' states

Qataris hire Swiss lawyers to sue Gulf 'siege' states

A top Qatari human rights group said Wednesday it will employ Swiss lawyers to seek compensation for those impacted by the decision of Gulf countries to cut ties with the emirate. Ali bin Smaikh Al-Marri, chairman of Qatar's National Human Rights Commissi
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
World Bank launches 'pandemic bond' to tackle major outbreaks

World Bank launches 'pandemic bond' to tackle major outbreaks

The World Bank has launched a "pandemic bond" to support an emergency financing facility intended to release money quickly to fight a major health crisis like the 2014 Ebola outbreak. The catastrophe bond, which will pay out depending on the size of the o
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
World Bank launches 'pandemic bond' to tackle major outbreaks

World Bank launches 'pandemic bond' to tackle major outbreaks

The World Bank has launched a "pandemic bond" to support an emergency financing facility intended to release money quickly to fight a major health crisis like the 2014 Ebola outbreak. The catastrophe bond, which will pay out depending on the size of the o
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
World Bank launches ''pandemic bond'' to tackle major outbreaks

World Bank launches ''pandemic bond'' to tackle major outbreaks

The World Bank has launched a "pandemic bond" to support an emergency financing facility intended to release money quickly to fight a major health crisis like the 2014 Ebola outbreak. The catastrophe bond, which will pay out depending on the size of the o
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
World Bank launches ''''pandemic bond'''' to tackle major outbreaks

World Bank launches ''''pandemic bond'''' to tackle major outbreaks

The World Bank has launched a "pandemic bond" to support an emergency financing facility intended to release money quickly to fight a major health crisis like the 2014 Ebola outbreak. The catastrophe bond, which will pay out depending on the size of the o
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Golden cash machine marks ATM's 50th birthday

Golden cash machine marks ATM's 50th birthday

The automated teller machine (ATM) marked its 50th anniversary on Tuesday, with a British bank decorating the site of the world's first cashpoint in gold to mark the occasion.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Golden cash machine marks ATM's 50th birthday

Golden cash machine marks ATM's 50th birthday

The automated teller machine (ATM) marked its 50th anniversary on Tuesday, with a British bank decorating the site of the world's first cashpoint in gold to mark the occasion.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Golden cash machine marks ATM''s 50th birthday

Golden cash machine marks ATM''s 50th birthday

The automated teller machine (ATM) marked its 50th anniversary on Tuesday, with a British bank decorating the site of the world''s first cashpoint in gold to mark the occasion.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
The rise in FDI
Exchange

The rise in FDI

It is a matter of some satisfaction that while main components of the current account balance are showing negative trends, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has posted a handsome growth during the current fiscal. According to the latest data released by the
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
'Black Friday'

'Black Friday'

Friday, June 23, 2017 will vie for recognition as a 'black day' in the tragic litany of terrorism in Pakistan. On the day, terrorists struck with devastating effect at three sites across the country. In Parachinar, known for past atrocities by the fanatic
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
The big error
Exchange

The big error

The response of the MoF to my article titled "IMF Article IV consultation: History could repeat itself" is appreciated. The Ministry has made a much more positive assessment of the likely outcome in 2016-17 and of the prospects for the economy in 2017-18.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Despite weak oil prices, Opec still pockets more dollars

Despite weak oil prices, Opec still pockets more dollars

With world oil inventories swelling despite a global pact on cutting output and crude prices falling by a fifth in the past month, Opec appears to be losing its battle to balance the market. But there is one crucial fight the oil-exporting group has been
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
'Qatar: the loss of "karama"'

'Qatar: the loss of "karama"'

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Qatar: the loss of Karama" carried by the newspaper recently. There is no doubt about the fact that the boycott-imposing states have effectively deprived their Arab neighbour of 'karama' or dignity. No
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Quake jolts different parts of KP

Quake jolts different parts of KP

Earthquake tremors jolted several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday morning. Tremors were felt in Peshawar, Chitral, Upper Dir and Malakand. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake was recorded at 5.3 on the Richte
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
FBR chief visits MCC Peshawar

FBR chief visits MCC Peshawar

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Dr Mohammad Irshad Wednesday paid a farewell visit to Customs House, Peshawar where he was welcomed by Collector Qurban Ali Khan, Additional Collectors, Syed Fazal Samad, Rashid Habib, Member FBR Sher Nawaz Khan, de
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Four killed as car plunges into ravine in Gilgit

Four killed as car plunges into ravine in Gilgit

Four people were killed while one was injured when a car plunged into a ravine on Wednesday morning, said the police. The vehicle was en route to Gilgit from Chilas when the accident occurred on Karakoram Highway, according to the police.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
CJP takes notice of traffic cop's killing by legislator

CJP takes notice of traffic cop's killing by legislator

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar has taken notice of the killing of a traffic police officer who was run over by Balochistan Assembly member Abdul Majeed Khan Achakzai's speeding vehicle in broad daylight on June 20.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Pak, Afghan security forces exchange Eid greeting
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Pak, Afghan security forces exchange Eid greeting

The Pak border security forces greeted Eid-ul Fitr celebration to Afghan officials and presented them sweets at Pak-Afghan sharing Torkham. As per the official report, on the Eid day, the Torkham administration officials flanked by the forces representati
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Border fencing to help reduce smuggling: collector Customs

Border fencing to help reduce smuggling: collector Customs

Collector Customs, Peshawar Qurban Ali Khan has said that the erecting of fence on Pak-Afghan border besides preventing terrorism will also bring maximum decrease in smuggling and strengthening of the national economy. He expressed these views while speak
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Nation celebrates Eid with simplicity, religious zeal
Exchange

Nation celebrates Eid with simplicity, religious zeal

Nation celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with religious zeal, and simplicity due to loss of precious lives in the Ahmadpur Sharqia oil tanker tragedy and incidents of terrorism occurred ahead of the auspicious occasion. The day dawned with special prayers for securi
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Air chief inquires after health of injured of tanker tragedy

Air chief inquires after health of injured of tanker tragedy

Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman Tuesday visited Burn Unit of the Jinnah Hospital, to inquire about the health of those received burn injuries in Ahmedpur East oil tanker fire tragedy. Air Chief expressed sympathies with the family members of injured persons
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Oil tanker inferno: Ogra receives primary investigation report

Oil tanker inferno: Ogra receives primary investigation report

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday received primary investigation report regarding an oil tanker that crashed and exploded on a road near Bahawalpur on Sunday in which more than 153 people were killed, while over 100 injured.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
BLA activist surrenders to forces: ISPR

BLA activist surrenders to forces: ISPR

A Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) activist, Abdul Rasool, surrendered to security forces along with his group and ammunition on Wednesday, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. Rasool who goes by various aliases was said to be invo
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Pleasant weather attracts tourists to Swat, Abbottabad

Pleasant weather attracts tourists to Swat, Abbottabad

People along with their children have rushed to recreational places to celebrate third day of Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday. While tourists also thronged to scenic Swat valley, Abbottabad, hill-top stations and other upper region to spend the Eid holidays as w
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Pak-Iran banking ties will facilitate trade: Larijani

Pak-Iran banking ties will facilitate trade: Larijani

Iran's Parliament (Majlis) speaker Ali Larijani in a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Sardar Ayaz Sadiq stressed establishing banking ties between the two countries as a way to facilitate the trade. "Some agreements have been signed but they have ye
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Parachinar twin-blast victim families' sit-in enters sixth day

Parachinar twin-blast victim families' sit-in enters sixth day

The relatives of the Parachinar twin-blast victims and residents of the area continued their sit-in for sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, and vowed to continue their protest unless Chief of Army Staff, the interior minister and other high-level official
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Bird hit Dubai-bound PIA flight lands safely

Bird hit Dubai-bound PIA flight lands safely

A Dubai-bound PIA flight landed safely at Allama Iqbal International airport safely after a bird struck one of its engines on Wednesday, said airport sources. They said the plane had flown from Karachi for Dubai with a stopover at Lahore airport. A bird s
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Heavy rains lash KP, other parts of country

Heavy rains lash KP, other parts of country

Heavy to moderate rain on Wednesday lashed most parts of Khyber Pakthunkhwa including its southern districts, turning the weather pleasant. The downpour has not only broken the prolonged spell of heat wave but also created difficulties for the locals due
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
US-India joint statement 'negates' durable peace: FO

US-India joint statement 'negates' durable peace: FO

Pakistan has said that US-India joint statement is singularly unhelpful in achieving the objective of strategic stability and durable peace in South Asian region. In a statement issued here on Wednesday, Foreign Office spokesman Nafees Zakaria said that b
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Met Office forecasts heavy rains across country

Met Office forecasts heavy rains across country

The Met Office has alerted the citizens to heavy floods and landslides in mountainous areas, as widespread monsoon rains are expected to fall across the country in the next 24 hours. It said the first spell of widespread monsoon rains with isolated heavy
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
People urged not to throw shopping bag in Leh Nullah

People urged not to throw shopping bag in Leh Nullah

Chairman Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Zia Ullah Shah has said that WASA fully prepared to cope with any flood situation during Monsoon. He urged the citizens do not throw shopping bags and filth, garbage in Leh Nullah that is the main hurdle in smoo
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Temperature drops after first monsoon rain

Temperature drops after first monsoon rain

Wednesday evening welcomed the first monsoon downpour, which brought down Karachi temperature from an insufferable 37 degrees to a more comfortable 26. But the rain also brought a sudden end to the Eid celebrations. More showers are expected in the next 2
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Wealth, poverty propping up illegal kidney trade
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Wealth, poverty propping up illegal kidney trade

When authorities burst into a makeshift hospital in Lahore this year, doctors were caught mid-way through two illegal kidney transplants, the local donors and Omani clients still unconscious on the tables. The doctors were allowed to finish the operation
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Chief Minister declares rain emergency in Sindh

Chief Minister declares rain emergency in Sindh

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has declared rain emergency in the province in the wake of Wednesday's downpour. An official of the Chief Minister House said that such arrangements were also in place in the past. However, the Chief Minister direc
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Kashmir dispute AJK President seeks US cooperation

Kashmir dispute AJK President seeks US cooperation

AJK President Sardar Masood Khan has sought the US cooperation for the peaceful settlement of the Kashmir dispute. In a statement, he said the United States should play its role to stop massive human rights violations and Indian brutalities in Indian-admi
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Rashid claims 'PML-N faction' to part ways with Nawaz

Rashid claims 'PML-N faction' to part ways with Nawaz

Leader of Awami Muslim League (AML) Sheikh Rashid has claimed that a faction of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is to switch sides in the near future, quitting its allegiance to the ruling party. The AML chief visited Jinnah Hospital in the provincia
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Karachiites celebrate Eid amid hot & sultry weather
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Karachiites celebrate Eid amid hot & sultry weather

In extraordinarily hot weather Muslims in the city on Monday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the culmination of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, with traditional fervour and gaiety. Special prayers were offered at various mosques and religious centres a
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Steps to meet tax collection targets urged

Steps to meet tax collection targets urged

Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Wednesday urged Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take all necessary measures to meet the tax collection target for the current fiscal year (2016-17). Chairing a meeting at FBR regarding the state of tax revenue
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Our neighbours should stop sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan: PAF chief

Our neighbours should stop sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan: PAF chief

On the sacred occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman visited an operational base of PAF and spent Eid day with the personnel of Pakistan Air Force. The Air Chief met the pilots, airmen, technicians and civilians who
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Gunman shot dead in Faisalabad

Gunman shot dead in Faisalabad

A gunman was shot dead by another gunman at the Dera of MNA PML N Dr Nisar Ahmad at Dhandra situated on Jhang Road, here on Wednesday. According to details, both gunmen Jamil Ahmad of Gujrat and Zahid Hussain of Rahim Yar Khan were present at the Dera of
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Naval chief spends Eid with troops at forward posts

Naval chief spends Eid with troops at forward posts

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah spent Eid with the troops deployed on forward posts of Pakistan Navy located in Sir Creek area bordering India. A PN statement here said that the Naval Chief was accompanied by officiating Commander Coas
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Partly Facetious: Lady of the Vale has been summoned

Partly Facetious: Lady of the Vale has been summoned

"So finally the Lady of the Vale has been summoned by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) at the tail end of its stipulated time, I mean the Lady was the beneficial owner so why wasn't she the first one summoned?"
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Shahbaz offers Eid prayers at Bahawalpur

Shahbaz offers Eid prayers at Bahawalpur

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif offered Eid prayers in Bahawalpur Circuit House on Monday. On the occasion, special prayers were offered for the prosperity of the country, elimination of terrorism and success of operation Radd-Ul-Fassad. Amo
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
PAD launches training programme
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PAD launches training programme

The Punjab Agriculture Department has launched a three-phase training programme for female cotton picking workers in order to improve their skill and saving the cotton in a proper manner to maintain its quality.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Eid celebrated with religious fervour
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Eid celebrated with religious fervour

Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated here like other parts of the country with religious fervour and zeal amidst stringent security measures. Eid congregations were held at open places, mosques and Eidgahs in all major cities, towns and villages of the province. Ul
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
People celebrate Eid with simplicity in Sialkot

People celebrate Eid with simplicity in Sialkot

Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with simplicity due to Ahmedpur Sharqia incident in Sialkot, Daska, Pasrur, Zafarwal, Sambrial and Ugoki areas of Sialkot district. Eid prayers were offered at different mosques and open places in the city and other parts of the
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
CoAS visits injured of Ahmad Pur East tragedy

CoAS visits injured of Ahmad Pur East tragedy

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has visited injured of Ahmad Pur East incident at Nishtar Hospital Multan. Vice Chancellor Nishtar Medical University and Incharge Burn Centre Nishtar hospital updated the CoAS on treatment, Inter Servi
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
PHP registers 264 cases on traffic violations

PHP registers 264 cases on traffic violations

Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) have registered 264 cases on violation of traffic rules. According to details, on the instruction of Additional IGP Punjab Highway Patrol Amjad Javaid Saleemi, PHP teams registered 254 cases against commuters on various traffic
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Jhelum, Chenab and Kabul in low to medium flood

Jhelum, Chenab and Kabul in low to medium flood

The Flood Warning Lahore has said that sharp peak of Low to Medium Flood level is expected at upstream Mangla from (28th - 30th) June-2017. Medium to High Flooding in Nullahs of rivers Ravi & Chenab alongwith Hill Torrents of D.G. Khan Division is also ex
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Oil tanker inferno: PM briefed about tragedy, relief measures

Oil tanker inferno: PM briefed about tragedy, relief measures

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Monday was briefed about the tragic oil-tanker fire incident at Ahmadpur Sharqia and the rescue and relief measures afterwards. Commissioner Bahawalpur Saqib Zafar gave briefing to the PM here at the Circuit House.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Eleven killed in rain-related incidents

Eleven killed in rain-related incidents

Eleven persons including eight children were died and more than one dozen injured as mud-thatched houses collapsed, drown and in electrocution incidents at different area of Faisalabad Division. First incident took place in Kotly Baqir Shah Jhang, where f
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Weeds most serious threat to different crops: report
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Weeds most serious threat to different crops: report

Weeds are the most serious threat to different crops which may cause loss in per acre yield up to 45 per cent as compared to diseases, pests or other factors. According to the research carried out by the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (Faisalabad),
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Saad terms politics over bodies 'unfortunate'

Saad terms politics over bodies 'unfortunate'

Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has expressed displeasure over attitude of those political elements practicing politics over dead bodies of oil tanker tragedy.
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Food outlets: surprise checking during Eid holidays continued

Food outlets: surprise checking during Eid holidays continued

Punjab Food Authority (PFA) during Eid holidays continued the surprise checking of different food outlets especially canteens working at recreational places and imposed fine on such 21 canteens and 81 different restaurants and food points on violation of
Published 29 Jun, 2017 12:00am
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